NOVELTY - The pack has a nickel sheet fixed on an outer part of a locking module and connected with a battery of an inside of a locking mold. An outer part of the locking mold is provided with a step on which a protection board is mounted, where the board is formed with a through-hole such that a bearing is passed through the hole. The battery in a battery pack is annularly arranged. The locking mold is formed in a step-shaped ring. The protection board whose outer part is provided with an insulating protection battery pack and an epoxy board.    USE - Battery pack for an electric motor car. Can also be used for an electric motor bicycle and an electric motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has aesthetic appearance, low volume and shield installation position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.
NOVELTY - The device has a hydraulic cylinder (1) whose liquid inlet is connected with a medium container (3). Output working medium liquid flows through a turbine (8) driven by a one-way valve (10). A liquid returning opening of the turbine is connected with the medium container. An output terminal of a motor (4) is connected with an electrode of a storage battery (12) through a rectifier (5). Piezoelectric ceramics (14) are installed under a vehicle pressing plate (2). An output terminal of the piezoelectric ceramics is connected with the electrode of the storage battery.    USE - Electricity generating device for deceleration strips at roads, toll stations and large parking areas.    ADVANTAGE - The device enhances use ratio of energy, satisfies requirement of a normal electric appliance, and has stable and constant output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electricity generating device.    Hydraulic cylinder (1)    Vehicle pressing plate (2)    Medium container (3)    Motor (4)    Rectifier (5)    Turbine (8)    One-way valve (10)    Storage battery (12)    Piezoelectric ceramics (14)
NOVELTY - A capacitor cell contains an anode, a cathode, a septum interposed between anode and cathode, and organic electrolyte. The anode comprises a mixture of lithium ion insertion compound and porous carbon materials. The cathode is hard carbon. The electrolyte contains organic solvent electrolyte containing lithium ion.    USE - Capacitor cell for a high-energy-density organic system. Uses include but are not limited to electric automobiles, electric tools, solar energy storage devices, wind energy storage devices and portable appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor cell has high energy density of 20-90 Wh/Kg and high power density of greater than 4500 W/Kg.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a capacitor cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a fast converting plug (5) and fast converting sockets (3, 4) adjacently arranged with each other. A charging plughole (2) is located below two fast converting sockets. Each fast converting socket includes a handle (51) and an interference plug (52), which are integrated to each other. The interference plug is larger than the charging plughole. The fast converting plug is connected to one of the converting sockets. A part of the charging plughole is covered by part of the interference plug of the fast converting plug.    USE - Mistake-proof device for a charging power source in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient and simple to realize, and has strong operability, high output power, prolonged service life and better mistake-proof protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mistake-proof device.    Charging plughole (2)    Fast converting sockets (3, 4)    Fast converting plug (5)    Handle (51)    Interference plug (52)
NOVELTY - Preparing a polyazole comprises (i) mixing one or more aromatic tetraamino compounds with one or more aromatic carboxylic acids or their esters, which contain at least two acid groups per carboxylic acid monomer, or mixing one or more aromatic and/or heteroaromatic diamino carboxylic acids in polyphosphoric acid to obtain a solution and/or dispersion; and (ii) heating the obtained mixture in inert gas at 120-350 degrees C.    USE - The polyazole is useful for the preparation of proton conducting polymer membrane (claimed), preferably polymer-electrolyte membrane for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyazole provides polymer membranes with improved mechanical properties, preferably high tensile strength, high conductivity, and high space-time yield without any defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a polyazole with an inherent viscosity of greater than 2.9 dL/g, measured in at least 96 wt.% of sulfuric acid at 25 degrees C, comprises (i) mixing one or more aromatic tetra-amino compounds with one or more aromatic carboxylic acids or their esters, which contain at least two acid groups per carboxylic acid monomer, or mixing one or more aromatic and/or heteroaromatic diamino carboxylic acids in polyphosphoric acid to obtain a solution and/or dispersion; and (ii) heating the obtained mixture in inert gas at 120-350 degrees C, where: the mixture heated in step (ii) has a polyphosphoric acid concentration, calculated as phosphorus pentoxide (acidimetrically), of greater than 78.22% relative to the total amount of phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid and water in the mixture; the amounts of the components are selected in such a way that the weight ratio of the tetra-amino compounds and the aromatic carboxylic acids or theirs esters is less than 11 wt.%; and the reaction mixture is heated at greater than 220 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The trunk (10) has a base shell (12), a pivotable cover (14) including a locking unit, and a motor drive moving the locking unit into and/or from a closing position. The motor drive is provided for opening and/or closing the cover. An interior lighting is automatically switched-on by opening the trunk. An integrated energy storage e.g. battery, supplies energy to the drive. The drive and/or the energy storage is coupled with a vehicle electrical system and/or supplied with current by a solar module (16) provided at the roof trunk.    USE - Vehicle roof trunk.    ADVANTAGE - The pivotable cover includes the locking unit that is moved into and/or from the closing position by the motor drive that is provided for opening and/or closing the cover such that the vehicle roof trunk can be operated in a simple and quick manner. The energy storage is coupled with the vehicle electrical system and/or supplied with current by the solar module, so that sufficient current is provided for operation of all electrical components of the roof trunk.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motor drive is selected from a group consisting of electric drive, electro pneumatic or electronic-hydraulic drive, and linear motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle roof trunk.    Vehicle roof trunk (10)    Base shell (12)    Pivotable cover (14)    Solar module (16)    Socket (28)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has main portion and substrate which is vertically provided with circular through-hole. The one end of substrate is provided with metal pins and other end is provided with metal fixing pins, such that metal pin and metal fixing pin are embedded at bottom of substrate. The main portion is sleeved to circular through-hole of substrate. The leading-out pin is fixedly connected with metal pin.    USE - Horizontal capacitor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area between capacitor and circuit board can be improved and gravity center of capacitor can be reduced. The capacitor can be connected firmly with circuit board, by providing metal pin and metal fixing pin at bottom of substrate. The capacitor and circuit board cannot be separated easily by impact and vibration due to external force. The normal operation of vehicle circuit system can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of horizontal capacitor.
NOVELTY - The alarm device has a signal generation module controlled by a single chip, and a power amplifier circuit connected with signal output end of single chip. An even level signal induction amplifier circuit is coupled to capacitor group in power amplifier circuit and to signal receiving end of single chip. Another signal output end of single chip is connected with even level signal feedback amplifier circuit. The power amplifier circuit, feedback amplifier circuit and loudspeaker are connected.    USE - Adjustable intelligent sound pressure alarm device for vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm sound emitted along with external noise can be adjusted, sound pollution can be prevented, and the possibility of an accident at time of vehicle retreating operation can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the adjustable intelligent sound pressure alarm device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrolysis device (05) has a battery (06) that is equipped with the function of limiting charge. A generator (03) is provided for producing of gas and the electricity for an engine (02). A water tank (04) is also included with the electrolysis device.    USE - Electrolysis device for water freeze protection and power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolysis device has a battery that is equipped with the function of limiting charge, and thus ensures improved electrolysis device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrolysis device.    Engine (02)    Generator (03)    Water tank (04)    Electrolysis device (05)    Battery (06)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control unit located in between a power switch of a power supply unit (1) and a CPU (6) for controlling a switching stage (2) through a back-up power source. A primary stage (4) and a secondary stage (5) are controlled by the CPU before changing the mode of the CPU to stop mode. A detecting apparatus (7) senses constant voltage output from a constant voltage circuit (3), and the CPU receives an on/off determination signal of the power switch of the power supply unit. The operation of the back-up power source is blocked in a CPU stop mode.    USE - Apparatus for cutting off leakage current of a back-up power source for supplying power to a battery of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can cut off the leakage current of the back-up power source in an efficient manner. The apparatus can be managed efficiently at necessary time and stability of the apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a current leakage cutoff apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply unit (1)    Switching stage (2)    Constant voltage circuit (3)    Primary stage (4)    Secondary stage (5)    CPU (6)    Detecting apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an infrared laser receiver (3) whose output end is linked with a CPU, where output end of the CPU links a sound chip (U) and a LED luminescent film (4) through a transistor (T). Solar photovoltaic panels (1) are provided on top, side walls, front and rear cover plates of an automobile. A spared storage battery (E1) and an automobile storage battery (E2) link a power end of the CPU. The output end of the CPU links a base electrode of the transistor. An emitting electrode of the transistor is grounded, and the collector electrode links the sound chip and the LED luminescent film.    USE - Solar intelligent anti-collision device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device is safe and reliable. The device has good anti-interference, better working performance, high stability and reliability, and realizes automatic power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar intelligent anti-collision device.    Spared storage battery (E1)    Automobile storage battery (E2)    Transistor (T)    Sound chip (U)    Solar photovoltaic panels (1)    Infrared laser receiver (3)    LED luminescent film (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has direct current (DC) motor which is installed on a vehicle frame. The one side of DC motor is provided with gear box and other side is provided with ultra-capacity capacitor. A fuel cell and fuel box are located closer to ultra-capacity capacitor. The fuel box is provided with fuel pump.    USE - Self-powered type fuel-free straw returning machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel is conveyed from fuel pump to fuel cell, the direct current for charging capacitor, is generated after fuel cell is added with fuel. Thus straw returning machine can be operated conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of straw returning machine.
NOVELTY - The equipment has multiple pieces of a solar photovoltaic panel (1) arranged on a ceiling, a side wall and front and back cover plates of a vehicle and connected with an adjuster (TV) after being serially connected. The adjuster is respectively connected with a storage battery (E) and a super capacitor (F) by a change-over switch (K).    USE - Solar automatic charging equipment for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The multiple pieces of the solar photovoltaic panel collect solar energy that is converted to electric energy to carry out pressure regulation and voltage stabilization by the adjuster so that the storage battery is charged to be used for a vehicle. The equipment has a super capacitor that is charged by the change-over switch when the storage battery is not charged so that energy is saved, environment is protected, and continued traveling distance of the electric vehicle can be prolonged for 2-3 times, The equipment is designed such that starting speed of the vehicle and climbing horse-power are strengthened, and service behavior is safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar automatic charging equipment for a vehicle.    Storage battery (E)    Super capacitor (F)    Change-over switch (K)    Adjuster (TV)    Solar photovoltaic panel (1)
NOVELTY - The system has solar photovoltaic panels (1) connected with a storage battery (E) through a regulator (TV), where the storage battery is connected with a power end of a CPU. An output end of the CPU is connected with a base electrode of a transistor (T). An emitter electrode of the transistor is grounded, and a collector electrode is connected with a sound chip. An automatic short message alarming module (2) sends messages to phone numbers in cell phones added on the output end of the CPU.    USE - Solar car security system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is safe and reliable, and checks opening situation inside the car, and produces alarm with language according to checking results.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar car security system.    Storage battery (E)    Transistor (T)    Regulator (TV)    Solar photovoltaic panels (1)    Automatic short message alarming module (2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a carriage (1) located on a chassis (2). A wall of the carriage is provided with a frame skeleton and a solar-cell panel. The solar-cell panel is arranged in the frame skeleton that has a hollow steel frame structure. A bottom end of two supporting frames is arranged on the chassis, and a top end is hinged on a side of a top wall of the carriage. A side wall of the carriage is connected with a power part i.e. hydraulic drive part. A place on an inner side of a top wall of the carriage is hinged with a side wall supporting plate.    USE - Van type solar power generation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carriage is designed as a solar-cell panel, so that the optical energy and the electrical energy are converted by an inverter and a charging-discharging control part, and the electricity generated by the solar-cell panel is directly supplied to the vehicle for meeting the emergency demands. The top wall of the carriage is hinged to a supporting frame, and a top wall of the van is rotated around a hinged center, so as to change a photic angle of the top wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a van type solar power generation vehicle.    Carriage (1)    Chassis (2)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery box body whose internal part is divided into multiple independent function regions through multiple vertical separation boards. Wind passages are formed on the separation boards. Ventilating grids are provided on the separation boards and sidewalls of the box body. A battery core is located in the function regions. The box body is fixed with a battery cover board through transverse strips by the battery core. Electrode lugs of the battery core are serially connected through metal connecting strips. A heating and cooling part is provided with fans.    USE - Soft package power lithium ion battery pack for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack provides a heating film on an inner wall of the battery box body, thus guaranteeing stability of the car at low temperature. The pack saves energy, and is light in weight, safe and reliable to use, easy to maintain and detach, and has high power ratio and better resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a soft package power lithium ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The accumulator has a lead (4) whose one end is welded on a terminal, and another end is led out of an accumulator body. A connector (5) comprises a hollow tube clamped with the lead. An internally threaded tap (6) is sleeved on the hollow tube. A conductive piece is located in the tap, and is connected with a top end of the lead. The conductive piece is clamped on the latter end of the lead. The terminal is located in the accumulator body.    USE - Lead-acid accumulator for a solar energy road clamp system, an oil-powered vehicle and an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator has unique design, and ensures convenient and firm connection without using any other tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a circuit connecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead-acid accumulator.    Leads (4, 9)    Connectors (5, 8)    Internally threaded tap (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a rechargeable battery main body whose surface is equipped with a green indicating lamp, a black indicating lamp and a white indicating lamp. The indicating lamps are connected with a detection device, where the indicating lamps are LEDs. The detection device comprises an electric energy detection device and a liquid level detection device. The green indicating lamp and the black indicating lamp are connected with the electric energy detection device. The white indicating lamp is connected with the liquid level detection device.    USE - Automobile rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can prompt the user to charge, maintain or replace in time when the rechargeable battery of the automobile is lack of electric energy or the liquid level of the electrolyte of the battery of the automobile is lower than the set value, thus ensuring the safety of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile rechargeable battery.
NOVELTY - The charger has a single crystal silicon solar panel arranged on a roof of a vehicle and connected with a solar storage battery through a lead. The solar storage battery, a controller and a charger jack are arranged in a trunk. The solar storage battery is connected to the controller that is connected to the charger jack.    USE - Vehicle solar energy charger for a mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The solar storage battery in the trunk transmits current to the charger jack through the controller for charging a mobile phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle solar energy charger and single crystal silicon solar panel combination.
NOVELTY - The device has a generator fixed on vehicle wheels to rotate along the wheels, and a fixed brake is arranged on the vehicle. An electric generator has a mandrel that is contacted with the fixed brake. The fixed brake drives the mandrel to rotate during rotation of the vehicle wheels. A luminous body is arranged on the vehicle wheels and connected with the electric generator through electric lines. The luminous body producing light rotates along with the vehicle wheels when the vehicle wheels rotate.    USE - Rotary alarming device for an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotary alarming device.
NOVELTY - The box has an electric sanitation truck with electric element whose power system is mounted in an electric element mounting unit. An air filter device is located below a battery mounting unit for filtering air entering into the integrated battery box. An exhaust device is located over the battery mounting unit. The electric element mounting unit, the battery mounting unit, the air filter device and the exhaust device are fixedly connected to an inner side of a frame. A metal plate or a non-metal plate is packaged at an outer side of the frame to protect the battery and the electric element.    USE - Integrated battery box for an electric sanitation truck.    ADVANTAGE - The box has high integrity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an integrated battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper cover body (1) molded with multiple gas overflow holes that are internally mounted with a cover valve cap. A cover sheet (2) is molded with multiple exhaust channels (201) that are connected with air overflow holes. Two arc-shaped groove channels are extended into a straight channel. The exhaust channels are connected with the adjacent gas overflow holes.    USE - Upper cover device for a rechargeable battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids expanded deformation of a rechargeable battery so as to reduce scrap rate of the battery. The device reduces the maintenance time, improves quality of the battery and saves maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an upper cover device.    Upper cover body (1)    Cover sheet (2)    Exhaust channels (201)
NOVELTY - The jar has a switch box (3) installed on a battery jar main body (1). An anode power-off switch (4) is connected with an anode connector post (2) and an anode of a battery jar. A cathode power-off switch (6) is connected with a cathode connector post (5). A cathode of the battery jar is connected with the switch box. A handle for carrying the battery jar is installed on the battery jar main body.    USE - Vehicle battery jar.    ADVANTAGE - The jar has a power-off switch, thus cutting off connecting circuit of the battery jar conveniently to repair the battery jar easily and cutting off the circuit quickly when the vehicle has spontaneous combustion. The jar is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle battery jar.    Battery jar main body (1)    Anode connector post (2)    Switch box (3)    Anode power-off switch (4)    Cathode connector post (5)    Cathode power-off switch (6)
NOVELTY - The controller has a control box (1) comprising a remote control circuit (7) and a relay (6). The relay is connected with a vehicle-mounted electronic system (3) in an automobile in series, and is connected at two ends of a storage battery (2) in the automobile. The control box is provided with three connecting ends. One of the connecting ends is electrically connected with a cathode of the vehicle-mounted electronic system. The other connecting end is connected with a cathode of the storage battery, and the third connecting end is connected with an anode of the storage battery.    USE - Automobile total power remote controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is convenient to dismantle, and to control power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an automobile total power remote controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control box (1)    Storage battery (2)    Vehicle-mounted electronic system (3)    Relay (6)    Remote control circuit (7)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2) comprises positive electrode collector (2A) and positive mix layer (2B) formed on a surface of the positive electrode collector. The positive mix layer contains positive electrode active material (21) and binder (22). The positive electrode active material contains lithium oxide having olivine-type crystal structure, and phosphorus. The binder is copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and propylene unit.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital still camera, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode, which involves preparing a positive mix paste containing positive electrode active material and binder, and coating the positive mix paste to a surface of the positive electrode collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode (2)    Positive electrode collector (2A)    Positive mix layer (2B)    Positive electrode active material (21)    Binder (22)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure includes air intake duct (31) penetrating the opening part (13) formed in the floor carpet (12). The air intake duct sucks air of vehicle room interior from the inlet port (41) with the drive of the blower (34), and then supply it to the battery. The air intake duct has retaining bracket (37), collar part (43) and bottom part (42) supporting the edge of the floor carpet.    USE - Cooling structure of battery of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling structure of the battery with outstanding cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional drawing illustrating the position under the right front seat of the hybrid vehicle.    Floor carpet (12)    Opening part (13)    Air intake duct (31)    Blower (34)    Retaining bracket (37)    Inlet port (41)    Bottom part (42)    Collar part (43)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material contains complex oxide of titanium and niobium, and has specific surface area of 0.18 m2/g or more measured by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery containing negative electrode material has excellent cyclic characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A membrane comprises polymethylpentene, polypropylene, and polyethylene. It is microporous and has meltdown temperature of greater than or equal to 180 degrees C, a normalized air permeability of less than 75 seconds/100 cm3/ mu m, and a pin puncture strength of greater than 0.90x 102 mN/ mu m.    USE - Membrane for battery separator film (BSF) and for use as battery separator or filtration membrane (claimed). The BSF is used for primary and secondary batteries including lithium ion secondary batteries, lithium-polymer secondary batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-zinc batteries, or silver-zinc batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high meltdown temperature, high air permeability, and high puncture strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) production of a microporous membrane comprising extruding a mixture of diluent and polymer, where the polymer comprises (wt.%) polymethylpentene (5-25), polypropylene (5-25), and polyethylene (25-90); stretching the extrudate in planar direction(s); and removing a portion of the diluent from the stretched extrudate;    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode, and electrolyte, and battery separator located between the anode and the cathode, and comprising greater than or equal to 5 wt.% polymethylpentene, polypropylene, and polyethylene; and    (3) an electric vehicle or hybrid electrical vehicle comprising motor electrically connected to the battery.
NOVELTY - The chassis has a 24V electric motor and trailers provided with a mounted solar cell whose batteries are recharged by solar energy. The electric motor is attached in a front part behind a steering column over a front wheel for transferring force to the front wheel. The electric motor is installed on a trailer chassis where the force is transferred to the ground by the wheel. The battery is provided above the ground with depth of 8-10 cm to hold an emphasis at a ground level, where width of the trike is 62 cm.    USE - Trike chassis for use by children in renewable energy i.e. solar electricity, project in a school.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is mounted on the trailers, where the batteries of the cell are recharged by the solar energy, so that performance of the batteries can be increased. The chassis is provided with the battery above the ground with depth of 8-10 cm to hold an emphasis at a ground level, so that tilting of the chassis can be prevented. The trike chassis is designed in such a manner that the chassis has a pleasing, edgeless design, so that stability of the chassis is increased, and injury risk is minimized.
NOVELTY - The bicycle (100) has a hydrogen storage container for storing hydrogen fuel. A fuel cell (210) changes chemical energy of the hydrogen fuel to electricity, and a fuel delivery system (220) supplies the necessary hydrogen fuel. A power control apparatus (230) controls electricity formed by the fuel cell. A drive motor (250) operates a super-capacitor (240), and a system controller (270) controls apparatuses in the bicycle to optimum condition.    USE - Fuel cell bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The empty hydrogen storage container can be exchanged for the hydrogen storage container charged in a near distribution network after use. The extra hydrogen storage container can be prepared and cannot be restricted by transit time. The bicycle has high profitability, high practicality and high marketability, and can be widely used in transportation industry field. The bicycle improves handling of the hydrogen storage container, and ensures safe handling of the hydrogen storage container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell bicycle.    Fuel cell bicycle (100)    Fuel cell (210)    Fuel delivery system (220)    Power control apparatus (230)    Super-capacitor (240)    Drive motor (250)    System controller (270)
NOVELTY - The system has a generator (7) that generates electricity. Power is output from an external combustion engine (9), and a heating portion (3) is connected to an engine exhaust system. A cooling unit (11) is equipped in the external combustion engine, and a water-cooling device i.e. stirling engine, is equipped with the heating portion. A cooling part (5) circulates cooling water, and the cooling unit cools the cooling part. A power transmission unit delivers power output from the external combustion engine.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system maximizes fuel utilization ratio of a vehicle, and has high working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust heat recovery system.    Heating portion (3)    Cooling part (5)    Generator (7)    External combustion engine (9)    Cooling unit (11)
NOVELTY - A photon filter (100) is arranged in between solar cell layers (200,201) and reflects photon of certain energy back into solar cell layer (200). The photon filter is arranged to transparent to photons of other energies that are not arranged to be reflected and enters solar cell layer (201). The photon filter reflects photon with wavelengths shorter than from its sides and is arranged to transparent to photons of wavelengths longer than by focus. The lower energy photons out of small area apertures (140, 141) are on other side opposite to side of photon filters.    USE - Tandem solar cell of portable electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile phone, laptop computers, electric shavers, epilators, electric toothbrushes, calculators, music players such as MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) players, palm computers, TV's, radios, screens, monitors, printers, flash memory drives, external hard disk drives, and watches. Can also be used for charging battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generated by the solar cell is improved thus the efficiency of solar cells is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) portable electronic device; and    (2) method for producing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the tandem solar cell.    Photon filter (100)    Reflecting cover (110)    Small area apertures (140,141)    Incident sides of sunlight (150,151)    Solar cell layers (200,201)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a passive fuel cell unit (13) connected to a hydrogen ventilation chamber (11). A dilution fan (12) is equipped with an inlet port that is connected to a power source, and a vent is connected to the inlet port. A fuel anode and an air electrode are formed in an outer side of the ventilation chamber.    USE - Hydrogen dilution apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus increases working efficiency of a fuel cell vehicle, reduces power consumption of the vehicle, improves safety, and prevents generation of noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a hydrogen dilution apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen ventilation chamber (11)    Dilution fan (12)    Passive fuel cell unit (13)
NOVELTY - A cobalt nitride compound is new.    USE - Cobalt nitride compound used for methanol fuel cell catalyst (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cobalt nitride compound of formula CoN1.2 is new. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparation of cobalt nitride compound;    (2) a methanol fuel cell catalyst comprising cobalt nitride compound and carrier for loading the cobalt nitride compound; and    (3) preparation of the methanol fuel cell catalyst, comprising ball-grinding cobalt acetate and carrier until the average granularity is 300-500 nm, and sintering at high temperature and in nitrogen source atmosphere to obtain the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The light-duty solar cell energy self-charging vehicle has 500 to 800 watts solar cell (7) which is embedded on the outer surface of vehicle body. A storage battery (4) is located under the chair (12) in the vehicle, and the solar cell is connected to the storage battery. The solar cell uses mono-crystalline silicon solar cell or thin film solar cell. The electricity generated by the solar cell is stored by the storage battery which uses new-style latex battery. A double-function motor (1) with driving and braking functions is located in the vehicle.    USE - Light-duty solar energy self-charging urban vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides light-duty solar energy self-charging urban vehicle with theft-proof, navigation, electronic office system, and omni-bearing monitoring and photographing functions. Allows the vehicle to travel hundred kilometers when being fully charged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a light-duty solar energy self-charging urban vehicle.    Double-function motor (1)    Storage battery (4)    Solar cell (7)    Chair (12)    Illumination system (13)
NOVELTY - The power generating absorber has a hydraulic motor whose power output end is connected to power generator. A unidirectional break-over valve is arranged between liquid outlet of motor and plunger piston oil storage cavity, for injecting oil to motor. Another valve is arranged between liquid outlet of motor and oil storage cavity, for guiding the oil in the storage cavity.    USE - Power generating absorber mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical energy can be converted into electric energy efficiently without complicated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generating absorber.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supplying device comprises a hygroscopic material for absorbing water, alcohol or their mixture, and a solid state hydrogen fuel directly contacting the hygroscopic material for supplying the hydrogen.    USE - The hydrogen supplying device is useful in a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - In utilizing the hydrogen supplying device, the liquid water will not flow into the fuel battery for blocking the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) film for reducing the performance of the fuel battery or the fuel battery cannot generate the electricity even the hydrogen supplying device is reversely located or located at the side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen supplying device.
NOVELTY - The wheel has a display panel (50) provided with a solar panel (30). Multiple miniature LED lamps (40) are arranged in an outer circumference (20) and connected electrically with a battery charger. The battery charger is arranged with a wire (90) at a control box (60). A chargeable battery (70), a memory and a power switch (80) are arranged on the control box. An illumination function of the lamps is performed by the power switch with respect to an electric signal transmitted from the memory. The solar panel generates electricity to charge the chargeable battery.    USE - Steering wheel for an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel enables indicating a simple character and a telephone number in the outer circumference. The wheel has high brightness and beautiful appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a steering wheel.    Outer circumference (20)    Solar panel (30)    Miniature LED lamps (40)    Display panel (50)    Control box (60)    Chargeable battery (70)    Power switch (80)    Wire (90)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle locating platform (1) located above a locating pedestal (3) and a lifting device (4). A penetrated opening is formed at a center part of the platform to allow the lifting device and the locating pedestal to pass to dismantle or install a battery box (5). A controllable locating mechanism is arranged between the lifting device and the locating pedestal. A guiding device is arranged between the battery box and a vehicle to compensate position error during installation of the battery box. A battery box locking device (6) locks or unlocks the battery box.    USE - Automatic battery changing system for an electric automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a surface structure between the locating pedestal and the lifting device to make the locating pedestal and the lifting device to move in an easy, convenient and relative manner. The vehicle locating platform is located above the locating pedestal and the lifting device for realizing locating and parking of the vehicle on a side direction and a vertical direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for automatically changing a battery of an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic battery changing system.    Vehicle locating platform (1)    Locating pedestal (3)    Lifting device (4)    Battery box (5)    Battery box locking device (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a first resistor (R20) whose end is connected with a 3.3 V power supply, and an emitting electrode of a dynatron (Q3) is connected with a second resistor (R22). The second resistor is connected with an input opening of a global positioning satellite (GPS) terminal. An end of a capacitor (C88) is connected with a pin of a reset chip (U6), and another end is grounded. An end of a third resistor (R21) is connected with a pin of the dynatron, and another end is connected with the 3.3V power supply.    USE - Shutdown circuit for a global positioning satellite (GPS) vehicle-mounted location system.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit allows a user to perform setting according to a short message or a remote terminal software when the automobile enters a certain area, and the GPS vehicle-mounted terminal can be forced to be shutdown so as to protect the battery jar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a shutdown circuit.    Capacitor (C88)    Resistors (R20, R21, R22)    Dynatron (Q3)    Reset chip (U6)
NOVELTY - The compressor has center shafts and four groups of cylinder piston mechanisms arranged in a sealing hub and a solid tire. The piston cylinder mechanisms are uniformly distributed in a circumference of a machine body. A piston is automatically extended out of the solid tire by effect of centrifuging force. Locating stopping valve sheets are arranged on a gas inlet at a center part of a bottom part of the piston and an exhausting port at a center part of a bottom part of a cylinder. A sealing hub exhausting port and a head exhausting port are interconnected on the center shafts.    USE - Wheel road air compressor for a fuel turbine engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor achieves zero pollution exhaustion, saves energy and provides power to electric vehicle running in short route via self charging so as to continuously drive the vehicle. The compressor has better environment protecting effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wheel road air compressor.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises catalyst support containing carbon nanofiber (a) having average fiber diameter of 20-50 nm.    USE - Catalyst is used for film used for electrode of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having high activity is manufactured, with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst;    (2) fuel-cell electrode; and    (3) film for fuel-cell electrode.
NOVELTY - The current collector has a separator plate (1a) formed with a cavity (1a '), where flow channels (Fo) are fitted in the separator plate. An anode or a cathode is superimposed in a conductive metal plate (1c) containing current collection terminals (1c'). The conductive metal plate is extended from a part of the collector plate. An outer surface of the conductive metal plate is mounted in with an anti-tearing part (1b).    USE - Current collector for use in a fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive metal plate includes the outer surface in which an anti-tearing part is mounted, thus facilitating adherence and improving conductivity during electrical activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a current collector.    Flow channels (Fo)    Cavity (1a')    Separator plate (1a)    Anti-tearing part (1b)    Current collection terminals (1c')    Conductive metal plate (1c)
NOVELTY - The system has a device that converts wind energy into electrical energy by propelling air to a windmill (5) for generating electricity, where a set of secondary batteries is provided as a stand-by for guaranteed energy supply. A fan (1) includes rotor blades (3) driven by the wind, where the rotation of the rotor blades causes the windmill to generate electricity for charging a main battery of an electric vehicle.    USE - Mobile power system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces electrical energy when the electric vehicle is exposed to wind, thus ensuring continuous and uninterrupted supply of energy to the battery of the electric vehicle. The system can produce electrical energy even when the vehicle is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a mobile power system.    Fan (1)    Fan wing (2)    Rotor blades (3)    Hub (4)    Windmill (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel cleaning machine for cleaning the solar panel (2). The frame (1) of the cleaning machine is set movably so that the machine can be expanded or contracted according to various sizes of the solar panel. A gear wheel is provided in the machine frame for carrying out circulating cleaning of the solar panel by carrying out rotary injection of water from a water supply hose (8) which is connected to a cleaning mop (7) rotationally connected to a shaft pipe, to carry out electric drive of the gear wheel inside the machine.    USE - Solar energy power generation system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaning of solar panels can be performed in an easy and safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the solar panel cleaning machine.    Frame (1)    Solar panel (2)    Electric vehicle (6)    Rotary cleaning mop (7)    Water supply hose (8)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese phosphate in which a portion of manganese contains less than 3 atomic% of cobalt-substituted compound.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode of lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing positive electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The propulsive automobile has a chamber for wind power generation, which is mounted under the roof of an electric car. The chamber has a horizontal format, closed at the rear and open at front. The chamber has an air resistance (1), propeller casing (2), a belt (3) for power transmission, a power generator (4), a battery (5) and electric motor (6).    USE - Propulsive automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The propulsive automobile ensures thrust without combustion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of propulsive automobile.    Air resistance (1)    Propeller casing (2)    Belt (3)    Power generator (4)    Battery (5)    Electric motor (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a first fluid passageway comprising anode(s) (110); a fuel port (120) for supplying a fuel stream (105) to the first fluid passageway; a second fluid passageway comprising cathode(s) (210); an oxidizer port (220) for supplying an oxidizer stream (205) to the second fluid passageway; an electrolyte passageway positioned at a first reaction zone between the two fluid passageways comprising an electrolyte stream (305). The electrolyte stream creates and maintains a separated interface between the fuel stream and the oxidizer stream.    USE - Fuel cell for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell increases the ionic exchange cross-sectional area by repeating reaction zones exhibiting reduced diffusive mixing as opposed to a single extended diffusive reaction zone, and reducing ohmic losses in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reaction zone in a membraneless microfluidic fuel cell.    Fuel stream (105)    Anode (110)    Fuel port (120)    Oxidizer stream (205)    Cathode (210)    Oxidizer port (220)    Electrolyte stream (305)
NOVELTY - A battery module (22) comprises electrochemical cells (24); and a structure comprising an upper portion configured to support a bottom portion of each of the electrochemical cells and a lower portion coupled to the upper portion, the lower portion comprising a thermal management feature having at least one passage provided in it, the passage configured for a thermal management fluid to pass through it to provide thermal management to the electrochemical cells of the battery module.    USE - The battery module is used in a battery system (claimed) and in vehicle applications to provide at least a portion of the motive power for the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides battery module having a cell tray with thermal management features.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a battery system comprising the battery modules above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of a battery module.    Battery module (22)    Cell (24)    Terminals (38, 39)    Tray (42)    Clamping plate (56)    Hole (58)
NOVELTY - Gelling a liquefied gas involves placing a gellant in a mixing vessel (10), applying a vacuum to the mixing vessel, cooling the mixing vessel to a temperature of less than 0 degrees C, introducing liquefied gas into the mixing vessel, and mixing the gellant with the liquefied gas while maintaining the mixing vessel at a temperature of less than 0 degrees C.    USE - For gelling a liquefied gas (claimed), e.g. gelled liquid propane (GLP) and mixed oxides of nitrogen (MON) (including 70% N2O4+30% NO (MON-30)), which is useful for the production of high quality rocket fuels, and propellants for automobile airbag inflators, emergency escape systems for aircraft, underwater propulsion and fuel cell fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The use of gellants as additives produces doped gels with improved function such as hypergolicity, higher specific impulse (Isp), density impulse, and desired rheological properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut away view of a temperature controlled churn mixer.    Cylindrical vessel (10)    Heat exchange coil (12)    Plate (20)    Rod (30)    Perforated churn-plate (40)
NOVELTY - A reactant is delivered to a reactive surface in a channel (12) by providing an enclosed microchannel comprising a first microchannel segment (16) with a first cross-sectional area; a second microchannel segment (17) with a second cross-sectional area that is smaller than the first cross-sectional area; and a surface comprising a reactive surface portion. Liquid is flown through the microchannel from the first segment to the second segment. The liquid comprises reactant(s) capable of chemically or biologically reacting at the reactive surface portion of the microchannel.    USE - Method of delivering a reactant to a reactive surface in a microchannel used for a fuel cell (claimed), a chemical or biological reactor, or a chemical or biological sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method can control the amount of reactant supplied to the reactive surface portion by allowing liquid comprising the reactant to flow through the channel such that the cross-sectional area decreases in a downstream direction, in which more reactant is supplied to the wall at downstream positions relative to the amount that would be supplied in a system without a tapered cross-section. Thus, the microchannel can be constructed and arranged such that the amount of reactant supplied to the wall conforms to a predetermined distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a microfluidic device.    Fluidic device (10)    Channel (12)    Inlets (13, 14)    Outlet (15)    First microchannel segment (16)    Second microchannel segment (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack includes membrane electrode assemblies (11,12) supported within the separators (21-23) in order to prevent leakage of fluid to exterior. An adhesive seal (40) is provided so that outer periphery of electric power generation module (110) is surrounded integrally. A flow channel is positioned in outermost portion of power generation module. A coolant flow path (33) is formed facing the flow channel of separator. A positioning mechanism is arranged for deciding arrangement position with respect to the power generation module.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment/assembly capability of electric power generation module in the fuel cell is improved efficiently. The fall of pressure loss of coolant flow path and increase of contact resistance between the electric power generation modules can be suppressed effectively, and decline in electric power generation efficiency can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode assemblies (11,12)    Separators (21-23)    Coolant flow path (33)    Adhesive seal (40)    Electric power generation module (110)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an aluminum container (11) that stores an electrolyte solution. A laminated structure (12) has a separator (21) located between alternatively laminated positive electrode plate (18) and negative electrode plate (20) in the container. A heat sink (13) has a heat radiation plate (22) located between the laminated structure of positive and negative electrode plates. The heat radiation plate is contacted with an inner surface (11A) of the container by a contact portion (23).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. small-type laminated lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply of electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and video camera, and large sized secondary battery for use in domestic electrical storage apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the center of battery interior side can be thermally radiated out to exterior side. The thermal runaway of the secondary battery is suppressed, and the service lifetime of the secondary battery is prolonged. The battery efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of the secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Aluminum container (11)    Inner surface of container (11A)    Laminated structure (12)    Heat sink (13)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Separator (21)    Heat radiation plate (22)    Contact portion (23)
NOVELTY - The group (10) has positive and negative electrodes (11,12) which are equipped with positive and negative core materials (14,17) consisting of aluminum or aluminum alloy and copper and copper alloy respectively. The positive and negative mix layers (15,18) are formed in surface of positive and negative core materials. The core materials are protruded from opposing edges. The exposure portions (16,19) are exposed from edge of mix layers, electrodes and separator (13) between electrodes. The ratio of positive and negative core materials is in the range of 2-5.    USE - Electrode group for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and driving tool such as electrically-driven drill.    ADVANTAGE - The buckling of exposure portions can be suppressed by adopting tab less current collection structure. The thickness of negative electrode core material is set small such that weight of battery can be reduced. The durability of positive electrode core material can be improved and reliability of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode group (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Positive core material (14)    Positive mix layer (15)    Exposure portions (16,19)    Negative core material (17)    Negative mix layer (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has separator which is arranged on gas permeation layer that is positioned on side of membrane electrode assembly. An opening for gas supply and gas exhaustion opening for discharging fuel gas or oxidizing agent gas, are formed in the separator. A catalyst layer is formed in center region corresponding to inner side between opening for gas supply and opening for gas exhaustion. A heater is arranged in peripheral region of outer side of center region. The heater is operated by control unit when temperature is below preset temperature.    USE - Fuel cell for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature startability can be improved. The region of fuel cell can be utilized effectively. The temperature of fuel cell can be increased rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell.    Insulation region (9)    Cell (10)    Cooling medium supply piping (60A)    Cooling medium discharge piping (60B)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The battery holding structure has a battery tray (16) provided with standing wall (20), for holding the battery (14), such that the battery is integrally fixed to side of the tray. A rod (54) is provided in other side of the battery along vertical direction, and engaged with the battery tray. A battery clamp (60) is fastened to the upper end of the rod, while facing the upper surface of the battery and engaging other end of rod with upper end of standing wall.    USE - Battery holding structure for battery mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid car. Can also be used in other vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A battery holding structure that ensures retention strength of battery can be easily provided, while improving operability, and avoiding interference between head and bottom face of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the battery holding structure.    Battery (14)    Battery tray (16)    Standing wall (20)    Rod (54)    Battery clamp (60)
NOVELTY - Ebullient cooling apparatus (10) has electronic control unit (ECU) (120) that calculates the cooling insufficient rate in positioning location of a temperature sensor (110) based on acquisition result of temperature sensor and acceleration sensor (112). ECU adjusts the refrigerant amount introduced from refrigerant feed pump (40) to refrigerant supply port (24) based on calculated cooling insufficient rate.    USE - Ebullient cooling apparatus for internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of internal combustion engine by local lack of cooling is suppressed since temperature of the refrigerant path is approached close to uniform state. Simplifies structure of the ebullient cooling apparatus by eliminating need of super heater and turbine. Improves fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine since motive power of internal combustion engine is recoverable when ebullient cooling apparatus contains Rankine cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an ebullient cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ebullient cooling apparatus (10)    Refrigerant supply port (24)    Refrigerant feed pump (40)    Temperature sensor (110)    Acceleration sensor (112)    ECU (120)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has auxiliary machine (14) that is driven with electric power from fuel cell (10) or secondary battery (12). A voltage transducer (16) is provided between fuel cell and auxiliary machine. A limiting unit is configured to limit electric power request of fuel cell when electric power passing through voltage transducer is less than maximum power which auxiliary machine consumes.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the limiting unit limits electric power request of fuel cell when electric power passing through voltage transducer is less than maximum power which auxiliary machine consumes, the burden caused on the secondary battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Battery (12)    Auxiliary machine (14)    Voltage transducer (16)
NOVELTY - The battery (15) has several cells (20) which are arranged so as to oppose the wide surface (80) of square-shaped case (75). The same-shaped interval maintenance sheet (100) is arranged at the wide surface of square-shaped case of each cell respectively. Each interval maintenance sheet is formed in the scale with which the area of surface opposes the wide surface of case among electrode portions (30A-30D) of each cell. The arrangement position of all the space interval maintenance sheets is equal to one row along the restricted direction.    USE - Assembled battery for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable terminal and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in battery performance between single batteries is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode portion accommodated in the container of each battery.    Assembled battery (15)    Cell (20)    Electrode portions (30A-30D)    Square-shaped case (75)    Wide surface (80)    Interval maintenance sheet (100)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte membrane (22) has an electrolyte layer (23) containing ion-conductive electrolyte selected from group consisting of fluoropolymer, hydrocarbon type, solid acid and inorganic electrolytes. The electrolyte layer (24) containing water insoluble ion conductive electrolyte is arranged on electrolyte layer (23). The ion exchange capacity of ion conductive electrolyte of electrolyte layer (23) is larger than that of electrolyte layer (24). The electrolyte layer (23) is arranged at the closed space formed by electrolyte layers (24).    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly in fuel cell for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ion conductive electrolyte is arranged at the closed space formed of electrolyte layer, the elution of ion conductive electrolyte is prevented. Hence the mechanical strength of an electrolytic membrane is fully ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view and top view of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (22)    Electrolyte layers (23,24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1A) has a purge valve (24) that introduces fuel off-gas discharge from fuel cell (10), into dilution device (41). The purge valve introduces oxidizing agent off-gas from the fuel cell into the dilution device, through the oxidizing agent off-gas pipes (c3,c4). The purge valve reduces the amount of supply of oxidizing agent off-gas to predetermined amount, from the starting time till the completion time of purge operation. The control unit increases the supply amount of oxidizing agent off-gas gradually, after completion of purge operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The large amount of fuel off-gas can be purged easily without leaking fuel off-gas from the dilution device, by controlling the supply amount of the oxidizing agent off-gas and generation of vibration during the purging operation can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1A)    Fuel cell (10)    Purge valve (24)    Dilution device (41)    Oxidizing agent off-gas pipes (c3,c4)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) stores an electrolyte solution in a container (11). Several electrodes (12) with separator are arranged between a strip-shaped positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. The positive and negative electrode plates are wound together and are arranged in container. A heat sink (13) is contacted with the container and arranged on the clearance gap between the electrodes. A hole is formed in heat sink to distribute electrolyte solution on both sides of electrodes.    USE - Secondary battery for mobile telephone, video camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink is contacted with container and arranged on clearance gap between electrodes such that the heat produced from the electrodes is thermally radiated through heat sink. Hence the thermal runaway can be suppressed and durability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Electrode (12)    Heat sink (13)    Safety valve (17)
NOVELTY - The electronic controller has power device (2) mounted on the heat sink (5) that is attached to edge portion of housing (3) containing insulating resin. The circuit board (4) arranged facing the heat sink, is provided with microcomputer (41), power supply integrated circuit (IC) (42), and driver IC (43) at one surface. The other surface of circuit board is provided with coil, relay, shunt resistor and capacitor for absorbing the ripple of electric current flowing into power device. Microcomputer is made to control the drive of power device.    USE - Electronic controller used for power steering apparatus of motor vehicle. Can also be used in anti-lock brake system (ABS) and air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the electronic controller can be reduced and the structure of the electronic controller can be simplified. The heat dissipation property and insulation property of the electronic controller can be improved. The cost of the electronic controller can be reduced and the service life of electronic controller can be improved. The generation of noise can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of electronic controller.    Power device (2)    Housing (3)    Circuit board (4)    Heat sink (5)    Microcomputer (41)    Power supply IC (42)    Driver IC (43)    Capacitor (45)
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the fuel gas pressure in a fuel cell in the state in which entrance and exit cutoff valves are blocked. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane of fuel cell is determined if count of cross leak determination of fall amount of fuel gas pressure per unit time is larger than reference value.    USE - Apparatus for diagnosing deterioration of fuel cell in fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for the expensive measuring device such as flowmeter can be eliminated hence the cost of the apparatus for diagnosing deterioration of fuel cell can be reduced. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane of fuel cell is determined efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Radiator (11)    Fan (12)    Cooling-water pump (13)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting the dependence range with respect to the hydrogen feed rate as a fitting region among the electrical properties of fuel cell (10), based on the measurement result of grade of change in the electrical property of the fuel cell with respect to the change in the hydrogen feed rate. The kinetic parameter is computed, when the experimental value acquired during half-cell measurement of the fuel cell in the fitting region corresponds with the theoretical value.    USE - Method for calculating kinetic parameter of electrode reaction in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic parameter can be computed with sufficient precision, since the dependence range with respect to the hydrogen feed rate as fitting region is selected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for kinetic parameter calculation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode pole (2)    Cathode pole (3)    Potentiostat (4)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The burner has an inner gas passage (3) formed inside the burner inner pipe (2), and an outer gas passage (6) formed between the burner inner pipe and the burner outer pipe (5). A spark plug (8) is positioned at the opening side front end of the burner inner pipe and burner outer pipe. A combustion mode switch apparatus switches the combustion mode between pre-mixed combustion mode and tip premixed combustion mode.    USE - Dual mode combustion burner for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Backfire is suppressed in the burner, as combustion mode can be switched between pre-mixed combustion mode and tip premixed combustion mode, thus improving the safety of the fuel cell and ensuring continuous operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the dual mode combustion burner.    Burner inner pipe (2)    Inner gas passage (3)    Burner outer pipe (5)    Outer gas passage (6)    Spark plug (8)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a container (11) in which an electrolyte solution is stored. The separator (21), positive electrode plate (18) and negative electrode plate (20) are arranged in the container to form a laminated structure. The fire extinguisher accommodation structure (22) is accommodated on a fire extinguisher so that the raise in thermal runaway is destroyed by the predetermined temperature.    USE - Secondary battery for use in electronic devices such as mobile phone and video camera, electric vehicle and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the thermal runaway raises inside the laminated structure, the laminated structure can be cooled rapidly by reducing the temperature of the gas ejected into it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Separator (21)    Fire extinguisher accommodation structure (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has a bag-like film (60) having bottom surface formation portion (64) that is provided between a pair of wide surface formation portion (62) opposing the bottom surface of a battery case. A narrow side formation module has a pair of narrow side formation portions (66b,66d) positioned inside the bag-like film, and a pair of narrow side formation portion (66a,66c) positioned at outer side of the bag-like film. The size of the narrow side formation portions (66b,66d) is smaller than that of the narrow side formation portions (66a,66c).    USE - Battery such as lithium secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be inserted easily into the bag-like film, and the high reliable battery can be manufactured easily and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and side views of the bag-like film.    Bag-like film (60)    Bottom surface formation portions (62,64)    Narrow surface formation portions (66a-66d)    Folding-tab portions (68a,68b,69a,69b)    Clearance gap (S)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has air electrode having air electrode collector (5) which performs current collection of air electrode layer (4) containing electroconductive material. A negative electrode has negative electrode collector (2) which performs current collection of negative electrode layer (3) containing negative electrode active material. A nonaqueous electrolyte (7) is provided to conduct metal ion between air electrode layer and negative electrode layer. Aspect ratio of acicular carbon contained in electroconductive material of air electrode layer is 10 or more.    USE - Metal air secondary battery e.g. lithium air secondary battery for vehicle, fixed type power supply, domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of capacity of the battery can be suppressed, so that the reliability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the metal air secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Air electrode layer (4)    Air electrode collector (5)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (7)    Metal air secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The ventilation duct has a recess (4) formed by outward caving of internal peripheral surface of duct wall, and a through hole (3) formed in upstream portion (41) of recess. The length of the recess in direction of alignment with flow in duct is set longer than size of the through hole. The downstream portion of recess which is parallel to direction of the through hole is formed so that caving amount of recess is reduced toward downstream direction.    USE - Ventilation duct for air intake system of internal combustion engine for motor vehicle, air intake system of fuel cell, cooling air distribution system for secondary battery and air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of air sucked via through hole can be oriented to duct downstream direction, and possibility of the duct flow being disturbed by the flow via through hole can be suppressed. Thus, ventilation resistance can be reduced more effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged sectional view of the recess vicinity.    Duct main structure (2)    Through hole (3)    Recess (4)    Form portion of duct wall (23)    Upstream portion of recess (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (17) has a capacitor (23) that is electrically connected at the ends of electrical storage elements (21) connected in series. A voltage detection circuit (27) is connected to the storage elements through a voltage detection line (25). The change in voltage of the storage elements during charging/discharging is detected and the detection circuit is disconnected by a control circuit (41), when change in voltage of the storage elements is less than default voltage.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of the voltage detection circuit can be detected efficiently and voltage of the storage elements can be balanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (17)    Electrical storage elements (21)    Capacitor (23)    Voltage detection line (25)    Voltage detection circuit (27)    Control circuit (41)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a compressor (131) arranged to control flow volume of oxidizing agent gas flowing through a cathode flow path (113). The normally closing valve apparatuses (1,2) are provided in cathode flow path and piping (132a). The upstream pressure of valve apparatus (1) is detected by pressure sensor (134), and an electronic control unit (ECU) (160) is provided to judge whether abnormality is generated in valve apparatuses. The compressor is controlled by ECU, when flow volume is more than normal flow volume during abnormality generation in valve apparatus.    USE - Fixed-type fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, train and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be generated at an early stage effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Normally closing valve apparatus (1,2)    Fuel cell system (100)    Cathode flow path (113)    Compressor (131)    Pipings (132a-132c,133a)    ECU (160)
NOVELTY - A gas pipe (50) is connected with a gas duct (41) airtightly for guiding the gas to a gas exhaust port. A duct connection hole (42) is formed in the surface of the gas duct and is connected with the gas pipe. The valve connecting holes (43) are formed on another surface of the gas duct and connected with a safety valve (15). The duct connection hole is formed on different axis from the valve connection hole.    USE - Power supply device used as battery system for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of the gas duct and gas pipe is protected easily. The leakage of the gas at the time of safety valve operation can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device.    Safety valve (15)    Gas duct (41)    Duct connection hole (42)    Valve connection hole (43)    Gas pipe (50)
NOVELTY - A temperature detection unit (10) detects water temperature within path among cooling water circulation path (113), water collection path (109) and mutual circulation path (117). The water within path cooling water circulation path and mutual circulation path are circulated during freeze prevention driving and a heating unit is operated, when detected temperature is below threshold value. The water draining operation of water within path during freeze prevention driving is performed when detected temperature is below minimum temperature which is lower than threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Freeze prevention of water can be performed reliably and damage to water path by freezing can be avoided, by performing forced water draining operation of water path. Reliable and convenient fuel cell power generating device can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature detection unit (10)    Water draining valve (11)    Water collection path (109)    Cooling water circulation path (113)    Mutual circulation path (117)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has piezoelectric element (51) that is attached with respect to an adjuster assembly of seat, for producing electric power based on vibration generated by sitting of person on the vehicle seat. A rectifier circuit (53) rectifies electric power received from the piezoelectric element. A storage battery (55) electrically stores electric power rectified by the rectifier circuit. A control unit (57) supplies electric power stored in storage battery, to the load (59) in vehicle.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piezoelectric element (51)    Rectifier circuit (53)    Storage battery (55)    Control unit (57)    Load (59)
NOVELTY - The element has an intrinsic layer (13) formed so that band gap of primary semiconductor is larger than that of secondary semiconductor. An obstacle (13c) is arranged between quantum structure and wall layer (13a) along thickness direction of intrinsic layer, with band gap larger than that of primary semiconductor. The band gap of material of obstacle at the side of n-type layer (12) is set to be less than that of obstacle so that the band gap of material at side of p-type layer (11) is less than that of obstacle.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell for motive power source, solar energy power generation system of electric vehicle. Can also be used in optical detection element.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for movement of electron and hole from wall layer to quantum structure can be avoided and efficiency of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    P-type layer (11)    N-type layer (12)    Intrinsic layer (13)    Wall layer (13a)    Obstacle (13c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly (3) comprising catalyst layers (2,2') that are formed corresponding to center area that is provided between an gas supply opening (71a) and an exhaust gas opening of a separator (7). The water absorption areas (9,9') are formed in peripheral areas of gas flow path layers (6,6') formed on the separator respectively.    USE - Fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured fuel cell is constructed easily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst layers (2,2')    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Gas flow path layers (6,6')    Separator (7)    Water absorption areas (9,9')    Fuel cell (10)    Gas supply opening (71a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a capacitor (C1) which stores an electric charge according to the current supplied from charging/discharging apparatus after the full charge of the secondary battery (11) is carried out when charging is performed to secondary battery from charging/discharging apparatus. The electric charge stored in the capacitor is discharged to the secondary battery side when discharging is performed from secondary battery to charging/discharging apparatus.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium cell and nickel cadmium cell used in electrical storage system (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge to the capacitor can be saved and the energy regeneration can be carried out without consuming excessive charging current after the full charge of a secondary battery as a heat loss. The charging efficiency can be raised by energy regeneration and by equalizing the charging time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Charging/discharging apparatus (2)    Cell voltage monitoring circuit (3)    Secondary battery (11)    Capacitor (C1)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generating element (40) comprising a positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (20) with electrolyte solution layers (31,32) and solid electrolyte layer (30) in between. The gab between the solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode is filled with electrolyte solution in the layer (31), when the volume of negative electrode changes.    USE - Metal secondary battery e.g. lithium-air battery used in portable apparatus, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrolyte solution is not replenished excessively, the amount of electrolyte is not wasted. As the gap generated between the negative electrode and the solid electrolyte due to volume change of the negative electrode is automatically filled with electrolyte, the degradation in performance of the battery is prevented, while suppressing increase in internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of air cell metal battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Solid electrolyte layer (30)    Electrolyte solution layer (31,32)    Electric power generation element (40)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a container (11) that stores electrolyte solution inside. A laminated structure has a separator (21) arranged between the positive electrode plate (18) and negative electrode plate (20) stacked alternately and arranged in the container. A heat sink (13) is contacted with the container so that heat transfer between the electrode plates is possible. A fire extinguisher accommodation structure (22) is arranged in the heat sink for accommodating fire extinguisher inside and is destroyed by predetermined temperature.    USE - Secondary battery used as power supply of electronic device such as mobile phone, video camera, and domestic electrical storage apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated inside the laminated structure can be transmitted to the container through the heat sink and can be thermally radiated effectively. The increase in temperature of laminated structure can be suppressed and fire can be extinguished rapidly. Even if thermal runaway generated inside the laminated structure, the temperature of the gas ejected to the exterior is reduced and gas volume is restrained so that battery can be cooled rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cutaway perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Heat sink (13)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Separator (21)    Fire extinguisher accommodation structure (22)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (21) has positive electrode active material layer and positive electrode collector containing positive electrode active material. A negative electrode (22) has negative electrode active material layer and negative electrode collector containing negative electrode active material made of carbon. An insulating protective layer (24) made of synthetic resin or rubber has adhesion unit which is attached on outer peripheral surface (25) of electrode group (10), and non-bonded unit which is not attached on outer peripheral surface of electrode group.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camera, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld game machine, etc. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric tool, vacuum cleaner and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of battery can be improved with high capacity. The battery life can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode group (10)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Insulating protective layer (24)    Outer peripheral surface (25)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has voltage converter (12) connected between power supply node connected with smoothing capacitors (C1, C2), and secondary battery. A voltage converter (42) is connected between power supply node and capacitor (C3) which absorbs surplus electric power. The value of electric current passing through voltage converter (12) is limited by a control apparatus (30) at preset temperature. The voltage converters are controlled at lower temperature, so that surplus power produced in power supply node is absorbed by the capacitor (C3).    USE - Power supply device of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excess electric power can be stored by the power supply device with sufficient response, during generation of electric power variation in the electric load of vehicle. Energy efficiency of the vehicle can be improved. The frequency characteristics of capacitor which absorbs surplus power, are set for absorbing the variation of frequency higher than the frequencies of smoothing capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage converters (12,42)    Inverter (14)    Control apparatus (30)    Smoothing capacitors (C1, C2)    Capacitor (C3)    Motor (M1)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has substrates (11,17), current collection electrodes (12,16), electrodes (13,15) and separator (14) which are provided in preset order. An electrolyte solution (18) containing ion of noble metal, iron and chromium is filled between electrodes (13,15). A carbon nanotube obtained by electrodes (13,15), is used for thermally decomposing silicon carbide film which comprises standingly arranged carbon nanotube layer.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used in mobile telephone and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The effective-surface area of electrode contacting electrolyte solution, can be increased since electrolyte solution easily permeates between carbon nanotubes such that capacitor with higher electrostatic capacitance can be achieved. More electric charges can be accumulated by containing noble metal, iron and chromium in electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electrochemical capacitor.    Electrochemical capacitor (1)    Substrates (11,17)    Current collection electrodes (12,16)    Electrodes (13,15)    Separator (14)    Electrolyte solution (18)
NOVELTY - The system has several sub storage apparatuses (BB1,BB2) provided in parallel to main battery (BA). A separation determination unit determines necessity of disconnecting selected storage apparatus from converter (12B) based on charging state of selected storage apparatus when selected and exchangeable new storage apparatuses are not at preset charging state. A control unit (30) produces alternative value replaced with detected parameter of selected storage apparatus as parameter when selected storage apparatus is required to disconnect from converter.    USE - Power source system of electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternative value replaced with detected parameter of selected storage apparatus is produced as parameter when selected storage apparatus is required to disconnect from converter such that the supply of electric power is controlled continuously even if all electrical storage apparatus are switched to disconnection state with respect to converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (4)    Converter (12A)    Control unit (30)    Main battery (BA)    Sub storage apparatuses (BB1,BB2)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage unit (13) has a capacitor connected to a generator (11), and a detection circuit (21) detects the electric current (I) flowing into a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (15). When the generator does not generate a regenerated electric power, the converter is controlled so that voltage (Vb) at the side of the mains power supply (17) results in the mains power supply side control voltage. The control voltage is increased from the standard control voltage to altitude-advantage control voltage when the regenerated power is generated.    USE - Power supply device mounted in vehicle having idling stop function, hybrid vehicle, etc. Can also be used in construction machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical storage unit which consists of capacitors is connected to the generator, the steep high electric power of a regeneration initial stage can be charged at an electrical storage unit. since the current limiting value of the DC-DC converter is raised just before regeneration, the maximum electric power acceptable also in a mains power supply at the time of regeneration can be charged. Therefore, since the regenerated electric power is efficiently recoverable in both a mains power supply and an electrical storage unit, the effect that efficiency improvement can be attained is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (11)    Electrical storage unit (13)    DC-DC converter (15)    Mains power supply (17)    Detection circuit (21)    Electric current (I)    Voltage at the side of mains power supply (Vb)
NOVELTY - A holder fixed element provided in upper surface of separator (6), protrudes into a position which intersects the opening surface of opening window (22) while exposing sensor holder (30) with a position in which temperature sensor (31) is projected. The sensor holder has fixed element for fixing with holder fixed element, which is provided in a position corresponding to the holder fixed element. The fixed element is fixed to holder fixed element in a state in which temperature sensor is inserted into opening window.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor is made to contact the surface of the battery cells and the movement in thickness direction of battery cell is regulated by the holder fixed element protruded in a direction which intersects the contact surface. The contact state of the temperature sensor can be maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery.    Separator (6)    Battery cell (11)    Opening window (22)    Sensor holder (30)    Temperature sensor (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a FC converter (3) and a Bat converter (5) that are connected with respect to a traction inverter (6) in parallel. A switch (SW) is arranged to connect/disconnect a current limiting resistor (LR) between FC converter and a FC relay (R1). The switch is controlled so as to connect current limiting resistor between FC converter and FC relay when difference between output voltage of FC converter and Bat converter is larger than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, and in building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switch is arranged to connect/disconnect current limiting resistor between fuel cell converter and a fuel cell relay, the welding of connection portion of electric power supply path is not required. Hence welding cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    FC converter (3)    Bat converter (5)    Traction inverter (6)    Current limiting resistor (LR)    FC relay (R1)    Switch (SW)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing fluororesin, or fluororesin is molded, to obtain an intermediate product which is annealed by impregnating good solvent (25-500 parts mass) with respect to fluororesin (100 parts mass), to manufacture fluororesin molded product.    USE - Manufacture of fluororesin molded product e.g. film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluororesin molded product having excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability is manufactured with reduced energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell which generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and an oxidant gas. A fuel cell (FC) converter increases the output voltage of the fuel cell by heat conduction process which is then supplied to a traction motor. A control unit switches the switching mode of the boost switching in the FC converter from soft to hard switching mode when the temperature of the fuel cell is lower than the lower limit of the range of the allowable temperature according to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system used in hybrid vehicles such as aircraft. Can also be used in robot, vessel and electric power generation system of residence.    ADVANTAGE - As the switching mode of the boost switching in the FC converter is switched from soft to hard switching mode by the control unit when the temperature of the fuel cell is lower than the lower limit of the range of the allowable temperature, the electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the switching mode control process of fuel cell battery system.
NOVELTY - The battery has current collection unit (20) penetrates battery case and through hole (32) connects the inside and exterior of battery case. A sealing cap (25) covers exit of through hole on the outside of battery case and is joined to the external terminal (21) over the circumference perimeter of through hole or joined over the external terminal and current collection unit. A portion of sealing cap moves from the battery case so that the portion of external terminal is deformed and the weak portion (45) is destroyed, when the internal pressure of battery case rises.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and battery mounted apparatus (both claimed) such as personal computer, mobile telephone, electric tool of battery drive, uninterruptible power system, office apparatus and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the portion of sealing cap moves from the battery case so that the portion of external terminal is deformed and the weak portion is destroyed, when the internal pressure of battery case rises, the dead space is not formed inside the battery, high resistance and vibration resistant property are provided and electric current path can be interrupted reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) battery mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of the electric current breaker structure.    Current collection unit (20)    External terminal (21)    Sealing cap (25)    Through hole (32)    Weak portion (45)
NOVELTY - A porous carbon has carbonaceous wall comprising enclosure of mesopore constituted three-dimensional network structure and micropore formed in position which faces the mesopore in the carbonaceous wall. Metal particles are dispersed in the carbonaceous wall. At least one portion of metal particles is arranged in exposure state at micropore.    USE - Porous carbon. Uses include but are not limited to catalyst, active electrode for fuel cell, brush material filler in gas adsorption, low-melting-point solder powder, sulfur dioxide decomposition filter, and electrode material of lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbon has excellent oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous carbon, which involves mixing fluid material containing organic resin, metal particles and cast particles, baking mixture in nonoxidizing atmosphere and removing cast particles in baked product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view explaining manufacture of the porous carbon.    Polyamic-acid resin varnish (1)    Magnesium oxide (2)    Carbon (3)    Hole (4)    Platinum particles (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode mixture layer containing lithium-containing complex oxide (I) as an active material.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode is used for electrochemical element (claimed) e.g. secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, bicycle, portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrochemical element with excellent charging and discharging characteristics and safety, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode has an electrode mixture layer containing lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: Li1+xMO2, as an active material.    x=-0.3 to 0.3;and    M=element group containing nickel (70-97 mol%), manganese (0.5-30 mol%) and magnesium (0.5-30 mol%) with respect to total amount.    The difference of amount of manganese and magnesium is -10 mol% to 10 mol%. The ratio of difference of amount of manganese and magnesium, and amount of magnesium is -8 to 8. The average valence of nickel, manganese and magnesium is 2.5-3.2, 3.5-4.2 and 1.8-2.2, respectively. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element, which has the electrode as a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2) and a nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view and sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Negative electrode lead component (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves changing the hydrogen supply-amount with respect to a fuel cell (10) in a half-cell state. The electrical property of the fuel cell is measured during each change of the hydrogen supply-amount to the fuel cell. The limiting current value and the exchange current density of the fuel cell in the half-cell state are measured during the measurement of electrical property.    USE - Evaluation method of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The state of fuel cell can be evaluated efficiently, by measuring the electrical property of the fuel cell in half-cell state. The change of exchange current density, and a deterioration factor of the fuel cell are detected effectively. An efficient operation control of the fuel cell is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for evaluation apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a measuring system of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode electrode layer (21)    Anode catalyst diffused layer (22)    Control unit (51)    Measurement unit (52)
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has two connection units (2, 4), where one of the units is connected to a battery. A connecting part (6) is arranged between the connection units, and electrically contacts the connection units, where the connecting part exhibits a wave-like longitudinal section between the connection units. A longitudinal section of the connecting part is formed in z-shaped. The connecting part includes grooves (6a) that are arranged at distance from each other.    USE - Battery cell connector for use in an automobile industry for connecting batteries. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, metal hydride battery i.e. nickel metal hydride battery, lithium polymer battery and chemical energy storage unit.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting part exhibits the wave-like longitudinal section between the connection units such that flexibility of the connecting parts is increased, and pressure and corrosion forces are absorbed easily both in horizontal and vertical directions, thus avoiding forces into the connecting points between the battery cell connector and a battery terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for providing a battery cell connector comprising an exchange section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery cell connector.    Battery cell connector (1)    Connection units (2, 4)    Connecting part (6)    Grooves (6a)    Flat piece (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a number of individual cells to a battery module by a contacting, which is monitored. The monitoring of contacting takes place by monitoring of a voltage, a current and a temperature. A measurement of a voltage drop between a battery latch and a connecting element is held for monitoring.    USE - Method for manufacturing of heavy-duty battery modules for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The individual cells are connected to the battery module by contacting that is monitored, where the monitoring of the contacting takes place by monitoring of the voltage, current and the temperature, thus improving safety during manufacturing of the battery modules. The measurement of the voltage drop between the battery latch and the connecting element is held for monitoring such that the measurement is simply and economically convertible, thus increasing operating reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating a voltage measurement of a positive and negative terminal contacting.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The magnetic transfer vehicle has a supporting unit (40) which is installed at a one-side upper part of a power unit (20) made of a base plate (10). A battery is mounted on the upper side of the base plate. A motor unit (30) is connected electrically and drives the transfer method (11) and base plate.    USE - Magnetic transfer vehicle for non electric power carrier or raw material moving carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic transfer vehicle has a supporting unit which is installed at a one-side upper part of a power unit made of a base plate, and thus the magnetic transfer vehicle ensures simple transferring operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a magnetic transfer vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base plate (10)    Transfer method (11)    Power unit (20)    Motor unit (30)    Supporting unit (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle wind motor has instruments adhered to engine is operated to the autorun. An elongated iron rod rotates the engine if the battery rotates the taxation business motor. A turbine is formed in semi-permanent manner with aluminum.    USE - Vehicle wind door.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle wind motor has instruments adhered to engine is operated to the autorun, where the elongated iron rod rotates the engine if the battery rotates the taxation business motor, and thus ensures improved vehicle wind motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle wind door. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sunroof (50) has a solar panel (10) and a skylight window (12) that is installed at the inner side or the outside of the sunroof for changing the sunlight to the electric energy. Multiple ventilation fans (30) have a folded driving part (20) for opening and closing the sunroof. The motor is connected electrically in the solar panel.    USE - Sunroof for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sunroof has a solar panel and a skylight window that is installed at the inner side or the outside of the sunroof for changing the sunlight to the electric energy, and thus ensures improved sunroof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sunroof.    Solar panel (10)    Skylight window (12)    Folded driving part (20)    Ventilation fans (30)    Sunroof (50)
NOVELTY - A cathode contains an active material capable of reversibly occluding and discharging lithium, a binder, a conductive material and lithium precipitation suppression material having lithium-ion potential of -2 to 0 V.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium secondary battery used for battery back in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode provides lithium secondary battery having excellent safety. The precipitation of lithium metal is effectively prevented.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt and oxygen-containing compound (I), positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains material which occludes and discharges lithium ion as a positive electrode active material. The negative electrode contains material chosen from material which occludes and discharges lithium ion and metallic lithium as a negative electrode active material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable audio, personal computer, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high discharge capacity, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt and oxygen-containing compound of formula: CmF2m+1-(CH2)p-Z-Ar-O-R-O-Ar-Z-(CH2)p-CmF2m+1 (I), positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains material which occludes and discharges lithium ion as a positive electrode active material. The negative electrode contains material chosen from material which occludes and discharges lithium ion, and lithium metal as a negative electrode active material.    Z=sulfur or oxygen atom;    Ar=optionally substituted bivalent atomic group having 5-30 nuclear atom;    R=(un)saturated 1-20C bivalent hydrocarbyl;    m=4-12;and    p=0 or 1-4.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a magnetic generator with a gear connected with a solar energy. A group of micro lead battery set is selected and arranged on certain portion of the bicycle. The electricity in the lead battery set drives a direct current motor with a chain wheel. A magnetic traditional element having sliding effect with variable velocity which is not affected by the magnetic resistance of the direct current motor.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic traditional element having sliding effect with variable velocity which is not affected by magnetic resistance of direct current motor so that influence to the stroke is reduced and large electricity wastage of lead battery during traveling of bicycle in a maximum limit is avoided, thus high efficiency natural energy bicycle is realized.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing positive electrode with lithium-manganese oxide represented by general formula Lix (Mn(1-y),My) Oz, where M is a metallic element other than lithium and manganese, x is 1-2, y is 0-1 and z is 1.5-3. The positive electrode and negative electrode are assembled with non-aqueous electrolyte, so as to form assembled battery. The initial stage charging is performed with respect to assembled battery, under the temperature of 40-70 degrees C.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. car (from drawing). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of battery can be improved. The precipitation of lithium towards negative electrode top surface can be avoided. The load characteristic can be improved. The solubility of oxygen gas with respect to electrolyte solution can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining change of discharge capacity ratio with respect to temperature at the time of initial stage charging. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises a composite material consisting of a metal containing silicon as main component, and a carbonaceous material, and having a BET surface area of 220 m2/g or more. The metal particle diameter is 1-50 nm and the metal content is 30-70 wt.%.    USE - Electrode material is used as negative-electrode active material in secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used in mobile telephones and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material provides secondary battery having high capacity, and excellent durability and cycle characteristics. Generation of various problems resulting from swelling-shrinkage of the active material during charging/discharging is suppressed by using the material which comprises silicon and carbon having a gap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A wind power generating device includes three-phase alternate current generators (26), disposed on head and tail of the train top, having rotor shafts (32) connected to shafts (31) carrying concentric small fans (28) via splines and spline sleeves. The small fans are spaced apart from each other at certain distances along the shafts. Bearings support the shafts. The electricity produced by all generators is collected in parallel to a boosting regulator and is transmitted to a storage battery or load.    USE - Wind power generating device for train.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity produced by wind power is supplied to the train components, achieving energy savings and low carbon emissions, at the same time increasing revenues and reducing expenditures of train operators and enabling passengers to enjoy train ride. Since the train is mostly wind-powered, the train can be suited for rescue and relief work, avoiding further disaster and loss of lives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged perspective view of a wind power generating device.    Three-phase alternate current generator (26)    Small fan (28)    Shaft (31)    Rotor shaft (32)
NOVELTY - The generator has a front turbine shaft (2) connected with a rotor (4) of a power generator unit (3). A stator (7) of the power generator unit is connected with a rear turbine shaft (6) whose periphery is mounted with rear turbine blades (14) in sequence. A speed-transformation device (8) is mounted between the stator and the rear turbine shaft. An inner side of the speed-transformation device is equipped with a reversing part for driving the turbine shaft in opposite direction. The front turbine shaft, the power generator unit and the rear turbine shaft are arranged in parallel.    USE - Multi-turbine blade wind power generator for an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator has reasonable design and high power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-turbine blade wind power generator.    Front turbine shaft (2)    Power generator unit (3)    Rotor (4)    Rear turbine shaft (6)    Stator (7)    Speed-transformation device (8)    Rear turbine blades (14)
NOVELTY - The system has an opening and closing block (20) installed at a cover block (18), and a cathode bag (14) comprising accommodation space. A zinc ball and electrolyte are inserted in the accommodation space, and a current collector (16) is arranged inside the cathode bag. A closing side part is provided to close an entrance of the accommodation space, and a slit is formed in the cover block. A sprocket is equipped in the opening and closing block, and a porous portion is formed with a micro pore.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell electrolyte emission system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents penetration of electron generated by the reaction between oxygen and the zinc ball.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a zinc-air fuel cell electrolyte emission system.    Cathode bag (14)    Current collector (16)    Cover block (18)    Opening and closing block (20)    Chain (24)
NOVELTY - The system has an energy storage (40) for storing power. A CPU (70) diversifies a lamp inside a tunnel according to travel speed of a sensor unit (60). The sensor unit senses a passage of a vehicle, and a solar cell (10) is installed outside the tunnel. A piezoelectricity panel (30) produces electricity from a piezoelectric element, and is installed at a position road of the tunnel. An LED light source receives power from the energy storage and illuminates the light inside the tunnel.    USE - Tunnel lighting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces energy from the natural environment, enables progressing of the vehicle, and automatically controls the luminance effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a tunnel lighting system.    Solar cell (10)    Piezoelectricity panel (30)    Energy storage (40)    Sensor unit (60)    CPU (70)
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has a flow path (11), and nanostructures formed in a barrier wall portion side of the flow path and an upper side of the bipolar plate. One of the nanostructures is formed in a nano wire form. The nanostructure is made of a carbon quality material and a metal material. The plate is selected from the group consisting of metal such as iron, copper and nickel. A micro structure and nanostructures are formed in a floor side of the flow path. The micro structure is formed with a groove.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate prevents flooding phenomenon by controlling a hydrophilic character. The plate increases a contact surface area of the gas diffusion layer and separator by forming the nanostructures to the upper side of the plate, and decreases electric resistance at the contact surface to improve conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (10)    Flow path (11)    Manifold (22)
NOVELTY - The reservoir has a film (3) clamped between two flanges, where lower side of the film is contacted with electrolyte. A lower protective cover (4) is arranged below the film, and an upper protective cover (5) is arranged above the film so as to protect the film. The lower protective cover is fixed on a tank body (1), and the upper protective cover is fixed on a tank cover (2). Distance among the protective covers and the film is decided by the corrugated number, corrugated structure parameter and the strength of the film. A liquid level meter (7) is mounted in a center part of the cover.    USE - Film-type vanadium redox flow energy-storage battery cathode electrolyte reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode electrolyte is isolated from the atmosphere by the film, which delays the evolution of unbalanced load state of the cathode electrolyte and the reduction of the vanadium volume, and improves the operation efficiency of the battery. The electrolyte reservoir is equipped with a gas releasing device, a liquidometer, a temperature sensor, and electrolyte feeding and discharging valves so as to satisfy the actual operation requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tank body, film and the tank cover are made of acidproof and corrosion-resistant high molecular polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a film-type vanadium redox flow energy-storage battery cathode electrolyte reservoir in partial section.    Tank body (1)    Tank cover (2)    Film (3)    Lower protective cover (4)    Upper protective cover (5)    Liquid level meter (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current-direct current transformer connected between a large power cell and a super capacitor, where a motor is connected to the large power cell by a motor driver. An output of a digital signal processor (DSP) control circuit controls the direct current-direct current transformer and the motor driver. Input end of an input buffer circuit is accessed with a coding signal of an electric automobile motor and output end is connected with incensement code input end of a digital signal processor.    USE - Electric automobile motor and super capacitor control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the motor and a super capacitor at same time via the digital signal processor control circuit. The system has improved integration efficiency, less volume and improved control precision, and is simple in structure. The system is inexpensive, and has prolonged service life. The cells and super capacitors are protected by over-voltage or under-voltage way, thus improving the dependability and flexibility of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric automobile motor and super capacitor control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a power generating device (1) arranged between an upper layer and a lower layer of a floor of a bus. An end of a lead is connected to a piezoelectric material layer and another end is connected with a bridge rectifier (2). An output of a voltage stabilizer (3) is connected with current condensers (4, 6). An output of one of the current condenser (4) is connected with a load (5) and a sensor (7) whose output is connected with an input of the voltage stabilizer by a controller (8).    USE - Pressure power generation system for a bus. Can also be used to crowed sites e.g. floor of a railway station and market.    ADVANTAGE - The system has cleanness, durability, convenience and rapidness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a pressure power generation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power generating device (1)    Bridge rectifier (2)    Voltage stabilizer (3)    Current condensers (4, 6)    Load (5)    Sensor (7)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a measuring circuit system provided with battery sampling unit to sample high-speed circulation of monomer battery. A communication interface is provided with MAX232 chip to form RS232 serial interface, and communicates with supervisory computer. A display interface is provided with 8-bit digital liquid crystal controlled in serial way, and displays measuring data and fault code. A fault warning output unit detects fault of battery system, and provides warning to user. A supervisory monitoring unit monitors and manages battery based on LABVIEW software development.    USE - Voltage itineration measuring circuit for a small-power methanol fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit instantly avoids the galvanic pile from being collapsed by dyeing of the single section of battery by monitoring the work voltage of single section of the fuel battery, and effectively provides warning about the design fault. The circuit has compact structure, and is practical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voltage itineration measuring circuit.
NOVELTY - The agent has raw materials comprising rare earth compounds, 0.5-3 percentage of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and moderate solvent. Each rare earth compound is lanthanum chloride, lanthana or cerium oxide. The solvent is prepared from ethanol, nitric acid, sulfuric acid and deionized water. The agent comprises 0-3 percentage of ammonia chloride and/or 0-3 percentage of urea, 2.682 percentage of cerium oxide, one percentage of yttrium nitrate and 3 percentage of lanthanum chloride.    USE - Carbon electrode material treating agent for a battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The agent improves electrochemical activity of the electrode material, and improves reversibility of a cathode pair when carbon treating liquid treats the electrode material. The agent reduces hydrogen evolution potential of a cathode, and improves charging and discharging performances of the battery of an electrode after treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for treating a carbon electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a carbon electrode material treating agent. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electro-catalyst has a mortar utilized for mixing hexahydrate cobalt chloride, nitrogen and carbon black with mass ratio of 1 : 2 : 10 and carrying out mechanical grinding for 30min to evenly disperse. A precursor is moved into a ceramic boat and located in a tube resistance furnace to carry out heat treatment. Stirring treatment is carried out by using 1.5Mole nitric acid (HNO3). The nitrogen supply is closed after heating and naturally cooling mixer at room temperature to obtain target catalyst.    USE - Oxygen reduction electro-catalyst for a non-noble metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-catalyst utilizes low cost raw materials, thus reducing production cost. The electro-catalyst is simple and easy to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nitrogen source is melamine or hexamethylene tetramine. The carbon black is acetylene black or VulcanXC-72R carbon black.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of an oxygen reduction electro-catalyst.
NOVELTY - The device has a conductive wire whose end is connected to an electrode on an upper surface of a macromolecular piezoelectric module, where the conductive wire is serially connected with a diode. Another end of the conductive wire is connected to a circle of a metal conductive ring, and the macromolecular piezoelectric module is arranged on an inner wall of a tire shell.    USE - Piezoelectric tire power generating device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber tire is deformed after the wheels of an automobile are rolled when the macromolecular piezoelectric module in the tire rolls to the area contacted with the ground surface, and the rubber tire enables the macromolecular piezoelectric module to be deformed, and the air pressure in the tire transiently oppresses the macromolecular piezoelectric module to be deformed, so that the deformation of the macromolecular piezoelectric module generates the electric energy that is delivered to the metal conductive ring via the conductive wire. The metal conductive ring is connected with the common electricity storage device so as to store the electric energy for use by the automobile. The device fulfills the requirement of energy conservation and environmental protection properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a piezoelectric tire power generating device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a fuel battery pile comprising multiple single battery packs. The fuel battery pile is tightly fixed through an end plate (1). A fuel battery outer package is fixed on the end plate, where an outer surface of the fuel battery outer package is provided with radiating fins. The radiating fins are fixed in parallel to a vehicle moving direction. An inner surface of the outer package is pasted with heat conductive rubber. The heat conductive rubber is in contact with a bipolar plate of the fuel battery pile. The outer package is made of aluminum alloy material.    USE - Wind radiating type fuel battery for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings), for commercial application.    ADVANTAGE - The outer surface of the fuel battery outer package is provided with the radiating fins, so that the outer package of the fuel battery pile is firm. The bipolar plate can be assembled firmly. The battery can save energy, reduce requirement for other radiating device, increase reliability, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat conductive rubber takes silicon rubber as a base material and boron nitride ceramic grains as a filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind radiating type fuel battery.    End plate (1)    Outer packages (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a substrate pressed by a mixture of a carbon powder and a high density polythene. A glass state carbon layer is pressed on the substrate, where surface of the substrate is processed in coarsing mode for forming an anode plate. A foam nickel layer is compounded on the substrate for forming a cathode plate. An electrolyte is formed by lead methanesulfonate and methanesulfonic acid. An adjusting agent and an anode catalyst are placed in a cathode lead electrode. The adjusting agent is composed of sodium lignosulfonate and polyethylene glycol.    USE - Lead-acid liquid stream battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple dissolving process, and can be easily controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lead-acid liquid stream battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The automobile has an electric energy engine arranged on an automobile body. A carbon-free metal generating device supplies power to the electric energy engine. An air passage is formed between two reaction units, and liquid outlet through-hole of each reaction unit is connected with a filter. The filter is connected with a liquid storing tank that is connected with a liquid inlet through-hole of each reaction unit. The liquid outlet through-hole and liquid inlet through hole of each reaction unit are connected with a protection liquid storing tank.    USE - Metal power automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile saves time and labor. The automobile utilizes renewable resources that are convenient to recycle. The automobile avoids oil crisis, and is environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a metal power automobile.
NOVELTY - The device has an electromagnetic clutch i.e. dry multi-piece, arranged between a drive shaft and a drive wheel i.e. belt wheel, of a generator. A drive rotating part and a driven rotating part of the electromagnetic clutch are, respectively connected with the drive shaft and the drive wheel of the generator. Power supply of a solar battery is connected with the electromagnetic clutch on a circuit. One side of a friction plate group is provided with an excitation coil and a spring. Another side of the friction plate group is provided with an armature.    USE - Photovoltaic electromagnetic clutch device for use in a solar car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes electromagnetic force to transmit and/or terminate a mechanical driving torque and automatically switches generation work modes by a solar generating system. The generator utilizes the electromagnetic clutch based on generation amount of the solar generating system to reduce work load generated by driving the generator by a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic electromagnetic clutch device.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has three wheels with two motors for propulsion, where one of the motors is operated using electricity and the other is operated using fuel. A cabin is designed to provide total security to occupants of the tricycle, where width of the tricycle is 80 cm, length is 2.5 m and weight is 300 kg. The tricycle provides range of around 200 km, while operating the motor in a battery.    USE - Tricycle i.e. ultra-compact tricycle, for use as a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is innovative, stable and safe, and reduces power consumption, occupies less space in traffic, spends less fuel for an engine and relocates occupants with greater comfort and safety.
NOVELTY - The reformer has electrode having reacting gas inlet passing through center axis, and specific electrode having discharge gas injector along center axis. The discharge space is formed in internal space of specific electrode and surrounded by insulation portion. A discharge gas injection ring is installed inside the specific electrode and connected with discharge gas injector. A reaction gas inlet is formed in center portion of plasma jet which is formed in discharge space. The amount of discharge of gas with respect to discharge space, is changed based on eddy current.    USE - Plasma reformer for generating hydrogen, for fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen reforming efficiency of plasma reformer can be enhanced by increasing residence time of reaction gas, and fuel conversion rate can be improved. The discharge amount of gas can be stabilized according to eddy current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of plasma reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting extruded graphite composite to a molding apparatus at speed of 0.1-30 kilograms per hour, and forming a flow path in a board molding unit. A separator material is extruded in an extruder, and residence time for inserting a flow path shaped control pin (10) into an interleaving depth is set as 300 seconds. Depth of the flow path is designed as 1 mm or greater, and length of the flow path is designed as 0.1-3 mm. Depth of the control pin is controlled, where the control pin is formed in two sides of a board.    USE - Method for preparing a separate plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simplifying the manufacturing process of the separate plate, reduces cost of the separate plate, and allows improving efficiency of the separate plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for preparing a separate plate of a fuel cell, comprising a board molding unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separate plate preparing device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Flow path shaped control pin (10)    Heating blocks (20, 30)    Fixing unit (40)    Cutter (50)    Separate plate preparing device (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery terminal whose outer circumference is surrounded ay a side end point of a terminal clip (200) and combined in a guide member. A combine nut (320) is connected to a bolt (310), so that the side end point of the terminal clip is interposed with the combine nut. The guide member is inserted in the bolt. A side of a guide plate is provided with an extended connection rod. A guide projection (333) is protruded at a tip-end part of the connection rod.    USE - Battery terminal clip fixing device for an electric apparatus that is used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces elastic force without utilizing the separate tool, thus enabling battery exchange and maintenance work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery terminal clip fixing device.    Terminal clip (200)    Bolt (310)    Combine nut (320)    Guide projection (333)    Protecting plate (340)
NOVELTY - The muffler has an outer shell in which a space is formed. An inner pipe (9) is installed to pass through the outer shell. Holes (3) are formed in a part wrapping inside the outer shell, and a waste gas inflow opening (5) and a waste gas outlet (7) are provided in ends of the inner pipe. Fillers (11) are provided in the space between the outer shell and the inner pipe. A drain hole (13) is formed in a lower inner wall side of the outer shell, and ejects condensed water in a lower part of the outer shell.    USE - Muffler for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The muffler steadily absorbs airstream sound generated with flow of exhaust gas of the fuel cell, and removes moisture in the exhaust gas, thus improving durability of the muffler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a muffler.    Holes (3)    Waste gas inflow opening (5)    Waste gas outlet (7)    Inner pipe (9)    Fillers (11)    Drain hole (13)
NOVELTY - The system has an air-protective film provided in a front side of a pinwheel for delivering air pressure to the pinwheel. The air protective film is connected to a rear side of a piston.    USE - Wind power supplying system for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a power supply vehicle, air electric vehicle, air-power vehicle, power vehicle, electric vehicle, air pressure vehicle and a windmill power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively supplies electricity by utilizing air pressure of the air protective film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power supplying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a hybrid vehicle drive train which allows the optimal combination of a high power, high efficiency flywheel storage system (5), a high energy density electrical energy storage system (11) and an internal combustion engine (1) with infinitely variable transmission without the excessive complexity, cost, size or weight of an equivalent system with multiple mechanical or electrical power trains. The internal combustion engine is connected to the output shaft through an epicyclic gear set, the third element of which is connected to a first electric machine. The flywheel energy storage means is connected to the same output shaft through an epicyclic gear set, the third element of which is connected to a second electric machine. Optionally added to the hybrid drive train are reaction elements on the engine or flywheel which are either passively or mechanically controlled to selectively prevent or allow rotation of the engine or flywheel. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a combustion device i.e. fuel burner, for converting lean exhaust air emitted from an engine (201) into rich exhaust air. An energy conversion device recovers heat energy generated in the combustion device. Nitrogen oxide in the rich exhaust air is reduced through reaction of catalyst (205) with hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide. An external hydrocarbon doser (203) controls hydrocarbon concentration in the exhaust air. An oxygen sorption device includes a working section and a regeneration section for removing oxygen in the air.    USE - Apparatus for controlling exhaust emission of an engine i.e. compression ignition engine, of a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for spark ignition engine.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows reducing nitrogen oxide and other pollutants in the lean exhaust air by converting the lean exhaust air to rich exhaust air without affecting fuel economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling exhaust emission of an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel reactor for exhaust lambda control and a turbine used as an energy recovery device.    Engine (201)    Fuel reactor (202)    External hydrocarbon doser (203)    Turbine (204)    Catalyst (205)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has cooling water flow path (6) provided in position lower than temperature detector (8a) that distributes the cooling water to fuel cell (2). A temperature detector detects temperature of cooling water. A control unit (15) stops driving of the system when deviation of temperature from preset value is detected by detector.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in circulating water flow is detected without using level switch, hence inexpensive fuel cell system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling water flow path (6)    Temperature detector (8a)    Control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has gas piping units (84,86,88,90) that circulate high pressure gas supplied from the high pressure gas tank (30) with respect to gas chamber (56). A piston unit (54) is moved so that the volume of liquid chamber (52) is shrunk by the gas pressure of high pressure gas supplied to gas chamber, and the interface boundary of liquid chamber and gas chamber is sealed.    USE - High-pressure gas system mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of rapid pressure of gas chamber interior can be suppressed so that the interface boundary of coupling unit of gas piping units can be sealed. Hence, the gas leakage can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of high-pressure gas system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High-pressure gas system (10)    High pressure gas tank (30)    Liquid chamber (52)    Piston unit (54)    Gas chamber (56)    Gas piping units (84,86,88,90)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has several positive electrode plates (18) and negative electrode plates (20) alternately stacked in an electrolyte solution filled container (11), and a separator (21) interposed between the positive and negative electrode plates. A heat sink (13) is distributed in the positive and negative electrode plates stack such that edges of the heat sink contact the electrolyte solution container.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for e.g. mobile phone, video camera, electric vehicle, and as domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the center from inside of the battery can also be suitably thermally radiated to the exterior, as the heat sink is distributed in positive and negative electrode plates stack so as to contact electrolyte solution container, thus suppressing thermal runaway and improving the cycle life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Heat sink (13)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Separator (21)
NOVELTY - A laminated structure (12) has a separator that is positioned between a sheet-like positive electrode plate (18) and a negative electrode plate (20). The laminated structure is arranged in a container (11). A heat absorption structure accommodation structure (22) is arranged in the container for accommodating the heat absorption substance. The heat absorption substance accommodation structure is damaged by preset temperature.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, video camera, domestic electrical storage apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery charging and discharging efficiency can be ensured. The thermal runaway arises inside the laminated structure can be suppressed rapidly. The temperature rise and emitted gas volume can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (11)    Laminated structure (12)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Heat absorption substance accommodation structure (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has an exterior case having circuit board (20) electrically connected to unit cells in the interior space. A portion of the outer surface of the exterior case is made of metal material. The ground terminal of the circuit and the portion made of metal material are connected through surge suppression element such as a varistor (206).    USE - Pack battery. Uses include but are not limited to pack battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), electric power assisted bicycle, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ground terminal of the circuit and the portion made of metal material are connected through surge suppression element, normal operation of the pack battery is ensured, even when static electricity is applied to the exterior case. Hence destruction of unit cell by static electricity, circuit board and wiring are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the circuit structure of the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit board (20)    External connector (21)    Battery core set (50)    Switching unit (205)    Varistor (206)
NOVELTY - The battery has a square-shaped case of flat shape, arranged corresponding to flat electrode. An injecting nozzle (50) is formed in portion adjacent to case surface (22) opposite to that of flat electrode. A sealing cover (60) is welded to periphery of nozzle so that welding depth in portion (D) facing long side of case surface is more than welding depth in portion (S) facing short side of case surface.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium secondary battery of vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawing) and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery used in personal computer and other portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation at the time of welding of sealing cover with respect to nozzle can be avoided and influence to battery structural elements such as case surface, electrode, electrolyte, etc. from heat can be avoided. The increase in stress applied on case surface can be reduced. Thus the reliable closed type battery can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating the difference between welding depth in portion facing long side and welding depth of portion facing short side of case surface.    Case surface (22)    Injecting nozzle (50)    Sealing cover (60)    Portion facing long side (D)    Portion facing short side (S)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an electromagnet arranged in a refrigerant path (20) upstream than a turbine (80) that drives a refrigerant for cooling an internal combustion engine (50). An electricity supply switching device (120) is provided for switching electricity supply provided to the electromagnet. A recovering unit i.e. reclaimer (100), recovers an iron-type contaminant e.g. iron rust, adhered to the electromagnet after stopping the electricity supply provided to the electromagnet. A vibration excitation device vibrates the electromagnet.    USE - Rankine-cycle system.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity supply switching device is provided for switching electricity supply provided to the electromagnet that attracts iron-type contaminants contained in the refrigerant, so that magnetism that makes the iron-type contaminants to be adhered to the electromagnet is eliminated by stopping the electricity supply provided to the electromagnet, thus enabling easy removal of the iron-type contaminants adhered to the electromagnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a rankine-cycle system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rankine-cycle system (10)    Refrigerant path (20)    Internal combustion engine (50)    Turbine (80)    Reclaimer (100)    Electricity supply switching device (120)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has battery assemblies (10,20) that consist of several battery cells (11,21). The holding structures (30,40) hold the bottom face of the battery cell of battery assembly. The connection structures (50,80) connects the holding structures to form a closed cross section.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection structure connects the holding structures to form a closed cross section, high intensity battery holding structure can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery assemblies (10,20)    Battery cells (11,21)    Holding structures (30,40)    Connection structures (50,80)
NOVELTY - The battery has a winding electrode structure (80) in which a positive electrode sheet (10) provided with a positive electrode active material layer. The positive electrode sheet is wound on a positive electrode collector. The surplus length portions (38A,38B) of the separator sheets (30A,30B) are wound inside the inner peripheral portion of positive electrode sheet.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use in vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery for personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surplus length portions of the separator sheets are wound inside the inner peripheral portion of positive electrode sheet, the thickness of inner peripheral portion of the winding electrode structure is increased, and the curvature of the positive electrode sheet in the inner peripheral portion of the winding sections is reduced, so that the stress induced in the positive electrode sheet at the time of charging/discharging is reduced and thus the peeling of positive active material layer is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of winding electrode structure.    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Separator sheets (30A,30B)    Surplus length portions (38A,38B)    Winding electrode structure (80)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a determination unit that determines variation in real voltage and actual electric current of preset rejection region of battery. An estimation unit estimates the temporary internal resistance of battery based on variation in real voltage and actual electric current. The estimation unit estimates the primary internal resistance of battery based on estimated temporary internal resistance. The determination unit determines malfunction of voltage and electric current detection units (101,102) based on variation in primary internal resistance.    USE - Apparatus for estimating state of battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery of electric condenser of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of each battery cell can be estimated efficiently and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery state estimation apparatus (1)    Electric condenser (2)    Voltage detection unit (101)    Electric current detection unit (102)    Identification unit (105)
NOVELTY - A cooling water path (6) receives cooling water for taking out the heat generated in a fuel cell (2) to the exterior. A cooling water conveying unit circulates cooling water to the fuel cell. A heater (10) heats cooling water. A temperature detector (8) is arranged at the inflow or outflow port vicinity of the fuel cell. The heater is positioned in a position lower than the outflow port of a cooling water tank (9). A controller stops driving of the heater when temperature detector detects that temperature of the cooling water is deviated from the predetermined range.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller stops driving of heater when temperature detector detects that temperature of cooling water is deviated from predetermined range, the need of installing temperature detector in heater can be eliminated and the number of components and cost and size of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling water path (6)    Temperature detector (8)    Cooling water tank (9)    Heater (10)
NOVELTY - The collector (11) has electrically conductive resin portions (71,72) arranged in order between electrodes. The electrical resistance of the resin portion (71) increases when temperature rises and predetermined temperature is reached. The electrical resistance increase amount of the resin portion (72) is less compared to that of the resin portion (71).    USE - Collector of bipolar secondary battery such as bipolar lithium ion secondary battery in assembled battery used in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, commercial vehicles such as passenger car, truck, bus, and train.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collector is provided with electrically conductive resin portions having different electrical resistance increase amount, the possibility of sending electric current through resin portion with high resistance can be avoided and heat generation from collector can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) bipolar secondary battery;    (2) control apparatus of bipolar secondary battery; and    (3) control method of bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the collector of bipolar secondary battery.    Electrically conductive resin portions (71,72)    Resin (71a,72a)    Electrically conductive materials (71b,72b)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulation unit (16) that circulates effluent water discharged from fuel electrode (1a) of fuel cell stack (1) through a circulation path (L2). A control apparatus (3) detects nitrogen content pressure in fuel gas supplied to the fuel electrode and in-air nitrogen content pressure supplied to air electrode (1b). The control apparatus controls opening degree of purge valve (17) for discharging the effluent water such that the in-air nitrogen content pressure is more than nitrogen content pressure in fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening degree of purge valve is controlled such that the in-air nitrogen content pressure is more than nitrogen content pressure in fuel gas, the purging frequency can be reduced and utilization efficiency of the fuel gas can be improved. Hence, efficiency of the fuel cell system can be enhanced and durability of the components of the fuel cell system can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode (1a)    Air electrode (1b)    Control apparatus (3)    Circulation unit (16)    Purge valve (17)    Circulation path (L2)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube aqueous composition for film comprises carbon nanotube produced using nickel/magnesium oxide catalyst, or nickel/aluminum oxide catalyst, and binder consists of water soluble resin or water dispersible resin.    USE - Carbon nanotube aqueous composition film used in fuel cell, electrode, electromagnetic shielding material, conductive resin or field emission display material.    ADVANTAGE - Dispersibility of carbon nanotube is excellent, film formed does not aggregate or phase separate, has excellent transparency and electroconductivity and usage amount of dispersing agent is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing carbon nanotube.    Frame (1)    Container (2a)    Lid (2b)    Reactor (3)    Fixed quantity device for catalyst supply (4)    Vaporizer (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains glyme complex consisting of glyme mixture containing methyl triglyme and methyl tetraglyme, and lithium ion.    USE - Electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery used as motor driving power supply for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and for nickel-hydrogen battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte suppresses oxidation degradation of ethylene oxide chain. The lithium ion secondary battery formed using the electrolyte has excellent discharge capacity, cycling characteristics and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has membrane electrode assembly (11) and several separators (21-23) that are arranged alternatively with adhesive seal portion (40) positioned between them. A projection portion (45) arranged protruding from the adjacent power generation module (110) is provided in the outer periphery of the adhesive seal portion. The projection portion of power generation module (100) is provided to contact the projection portion of adjacent power generation module so as to bar the attachment of fuel cell, when adjacent power generation module is not arranged in inversion state.    USE - Electric power generation module for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment and detachment of the electric power generation module is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Separators (21-23)    Adhesive seal portion (40)    Projection portion (45)    Electric power generation module (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several electrical storage elements accommodated in a case (60). The electrical storage elements are arranged in one direction in a state in which the positive and negative electrode terminals are electrically connected and arranged to mutually face each other. The case is extended in the sequence direction of electrical storage elements. Both the ends (60a,60b) of the case are arranged in a position, which adjoins an inverter (102) connected to the apparatus.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting position of the electrical storage apparatus in the vehicle is freely set using the elongated case, while eliminating the need for connecting the electrical storage apparatus and the inverter by the elongate high-tension cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of case and inverter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (60)    Ends of case (60a,60b)    Bending portion of case (60c)    Inverter (102)
NOVELTY - A casing covers the connection portion of an electric current taking-out terminal and a connector. A terminal seal portion (50) of a sealing element (40) is provided in a separator (24) when film-coating a portion of the electric current taking-out terminals, and is fixed to the casing integrally.    USE - Fuel cell stack comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for molding the terminal seal portion is eliminated, the molding operation is simplified and the molding cost is reduced. The desired waterproof property can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the connector.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Separator (24)    Sealing element (40)    Terminal seal portion (50)
NOVELTY - The system (400,500)has a motor assembly which is operatively connected to electrical energy source and electrical distribution network to provide kinetic energy which is stored in a flywheel device. A generator assembly receives the portion of the kinetic energy to generate regenerated electrical energy. A control unit (210) controls the operation of the system and enables the energy storage operating mode.    USE - Energy storage system for charging infrastructure of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit controls the operation of the system and enables the energy storage operating mode, the switching frequency is decreased and the power output loss is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of doing business using energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the energy storage system.    Control unit (210)    Wind-turbine (214,420)    Communication unit (218)    Bidirectional converter (304,426)    Plug-in electric vehicle (424,520)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a set of identical laminates (302). The laminates are stacked, so that the laminates are shifted, with portions overlapping and not overlapping the previous laminate.    USE - Method of fabricating stator for slotted axial flux machine (both claimed) such as permanent magnet synchronous machine in industry, household application, electric vehicle and in wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laminates are stacked, so that the laminates are shifted, with portions overlapping and not overlapping the previous laminate, the increase of efficiency or the total torque per weight can be obtained. Thus the energy efficiency is improved and the power consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the laminates.    Laminates (302)    Thin strip (402)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen tank (3) filled with hydrogen. A determination unit determines whether to fill hydrogen into the tank, and a temperature regulating unit regulates temperature of the tank. The temperature regulating unit starts cooling the tank when the determination unit determines to fill hydrogen into the tank before hydrogen is filled into the tank. A hydrogen supply source supplies hydrogen to the hydrogen tank. The determination unit comprises a distance calculation unit for calculating distance between a mobile unit e.g., vehicle (2) and the supply source.    USE - Hydrogen filling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows cooling of the hydrogen tank before hydrogen is filled into the hydrogen tank so that hydrogen can be filled into the sufficiently cooled hydrogen tank, thus reducing a period of time during which hydrogen is filled into the hydrogen tank. The system allows the hydrogen tank to be at high temperature so as to reduce a residual amount of hydrogen in the hydrogen tank, thus increasing an amount of usage of hydrogen filled in the hydrogen tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen filling method for determining whether to fill hydrogen into a hydrogen tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen filling system with a vehicle and a hydrogen station.    Vehicle (2)    Hydrogen tank (3)    Electronic control unit (13)    Input unit (17)    Hydrogen station (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a circuit (76) connected with charging segments and including an opened position at which one of the charging segments receives charge from a superconducting electromagnetic energy storage device. A saddle extends downward from an electric vehicle (52), and is in electrical contact with pulse charged capacitors i.e. high voltage capacitors (74). The saddle is positioned about the charging segments within a roadway. The circuit is opened and the capacitors are charged via the segments and the storage device when the saddle is over a top part of the segments.    USE - System for charging an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows rapidly and efficiently charging the electric vehicle, thus eliminating the need for stopping the vehicle for receiving power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a system for charging an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (52)    Vehicle mounted capacitors (54)    Vehicle batteries (56)    High voltage capacitor (74)    Circuit (76)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains orthorhombic metal complex oxide (I).    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is economical. The lithium ion secondary battery formed using the negative electrode active material has high energy density and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material contains orthorhombic metal complex oxide of formula: AaB'bOc (I).    a=2 plus minus x;    b=2 plus minus y;    c=2 plus minus z;    x,y=0-0.1;    z=0-0.3;    A=transition metal or alkaline metal excluding manganese, where A has oxidation number of +2;and    B'=manganese or iron, where B' has oxidation number of +2.5 to +3.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery, which has electrode group (9) including separator (7) provided between negative electrode plate and positive electrode plate, and nonaqueous electrolyte, enclosed in battery case (1). The negative electrode plate is made of negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Electrode group (9)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material is composed of metal complex oxide (I).    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is economical, and has high energy density. The lithium ion secondary battery formed using the negative electrode active material has high energy density and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material is composed of metal complex oxide of formula: A2+xB'2+yO5+z (I).    x,y=0-0.1;    z=0-0.3;    A=element chosen from strontium, barium and magnesium and excludes manganese and calcium, where the oxidation number of A is +2;and    B'=iron and excludes manganese, where the oxidation number of B' is +2.5 to +3.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery, which consists of battery case (1) accommodating electrode component (9) including negative electrode plate, positive electrode plate, separator (7) and nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode plate contains the negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Electrode component (9)
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains sintered compact of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The sintered compact has porosity of 35-55%.    USE - Electrode material is used for aluminum electrolytic capacitor, ceramic capacitor and tantalum electrolytic capacitor for television, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has high strength, porosity and capacitance, and is manufactured without performing etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material, which involves forming base material film using paste-form composition containing powder of aluminum alloy or aluminum, and cellulosic resins other than cellulose-nitrate resin and sintering the film at 560-660 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A multilayer microporous membrane comprises (wt.%) a first layer comprising polymethylpentene ( less than or equal to 20), and a second layer comprising polymethylpentene (9-40). The second layer has a composition that is not the same with the first layer and has a thickness of 2 times the first layer.    USE - A multilayer microporous membrane for a separator film for a battery used as power source for an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has a meltdown temperature of greater than or equal to 175 (preferably greater than or equal to 180) degrees C, normalized electrolyte affinity of less than or equal to 4 (preferably less than or equal to 2) seconds, a normalized air permeability of less than or equal to 30 seconds/100 cm3/ mu m, and a normalized pin puncture strength of greater than or equal to 1.4x 102 Mn/ mu m.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) production of the microporous membrane; and    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, and separator(s) located between the anode and cathode and comprising the microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - The microporous membrane comprises a polymer mixture, micropores, and microfibrils. The membrane has a meltdown temperature of greater than or equal to 180 degrees C, a shutdown temperature of less than or equal to 131 degrees C, a 105 degrees C transverse direction (TD) heat shrinkage of less than or equal to 5%, a 130 degrees C TD heat shrinkage of less than or equal to 20%, a normalized pin puncture strength of greater than or equal to 80 mN/ mu m, a thickness of less than or equal to 30 mu m, a porosity (20-80 %), and a normalized air permeability of less than or equal to 280 s/100 cm3/ mu m. The membrane is free of polyethylene having a terminal unsaturation amount of greater than 0.20 per 1x 104 carbon atoms.    USE - The microporous membrane is useful as a battery separator film in a battery that is useful in an electric vehicle or hybrid electrical vehicle (all claimed), where the battery includes lithium ion secondary battery, lithium-polymer secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc battery and silver-zinc battery.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous membrane has high meltdown temperature, puncture strength and permeability, low shutdown temperature and low heat shrinkage at elevated temperature, and reduces heat generation in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing a microporous membrane;    (2) a battery; and    (3) an electric vehicle or hybrid electrical vehicle.
NOVELTY - The generator has a casing provided with an impeller. The impeller has a central liquid inlet (45,46) in communication with water supply. The two outlets (44a,44b) of impeller are spaced radially from the central inlet such that two impeller reservoir extend between inlet and outlets. The impeller and alternator are mounted on a shaft coaxially. An internal reservoir containing water surrounds the alternator and impeller for supplying the water into the generator.    USE - Auxiliary power generator for electricity generation of vehicle. Can also be used in for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the generator operates with water which is readily available, the power generator can be made readily available for domestic use. The impeller reservoir can be suitably shaped for increasing liquid pressure as required. The impeller reservoir can also be faired to minimize possibility of flow separation and air bubbles developing in the reservoir so that efficiency of generator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating pressure driven generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view and schematic view illustrating the operation of auxiliary power generator.    Impeller (40)    Impeller channels (42a,42b)    Outlets (44a,44b)    Central liquid inlet (45,46)    Adaptor conduit (225)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes batteries which serve as a power source. A portion of the power or charge of the batteries is provided by one solar panel unit which is in electrical communication with the batteries. The solar panel unit has two photovoltaic cell solar panels.    USE - Electric vehicle for transporting one person, e.g. mobility scooter, electric golf cart, battery powered wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The travel range of the battery powered vehicle is increased while reducing the time taken to recharge the batteries and increase the amount of time between recharges of the battery powered vehicle. A charge regulator prevents the batteries from overcharging which can damage and impair the performance of the batteries. Stability brackets are located towards the rear of the mobility scooter to provide stability to the same. All of the frame and the solar panel unit can be detached so that the vehicle can be more easily transported, and can also be easily attached or reassembled at the destination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an attaching method for one solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mobility scooter.    Housing (6)    Frame (18)    Upright portion (22)    Panel support portion (24)    Seat column (28)
NOVELTY - Electrical circuit comprises: (a) an anode conductor forming a first wire lead; and (b) a cathode conductor forming a second wire lead. The first wire lead and the second wire lead each comprises wire having a predetermined diameter, and a portion of the predetermined diameter of at least one of the first wire lead and the second wire lead is compressed to provided an increased surface area of the portion as compared to a remainder of the predetermined diameter.    USE - The electrical circuit is useful for powering a process and/or an apparatus for increasing electrical energy collection of fuel cell conductors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an energy generating device comprising: (a) an anode conductor; a cathode conductor; (b) an electrolyte material disposed between the anode conductor and the cathode conductor; (c) a first inlet that provides oxygen to the cathode conductor, where the oxygen is reduced into oxygen ions; (d) a second inlet for providing a fuel to the anode conductor; (e) the oxygen ions diffuse through the electrolyte material to the anode conductor and electrochemically oxidize the fuel to produce electrons; and (f) an external electrical circuit coupled to the energy generating device receives the electrons from the anode conductor; and    (2) a method for forming a conductor of an energy generating device comprising: (a) providing a first wire having a predetermined diameter and a first surface area; (b) compressing a portion of the predetermined diameter to form a second surface area being increased as compared to the first surface area; and (c) coupling the portion of the first wire as a lead conductor of the energy generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical circuit.    Energy generating device (100)    Anode conductor (110)    Wire leads (115)    Portion (117)    Cathode conductor (120)    Electrolyte material (140)
NOVELTY - The electrolyzer (10) includes a tubular body that forms part of the water vapor capturing portion (50) and which has an inlet for introducing cooling water for cooling the water vapor into a pipeline. The tubular body also includes a discharge hole for discharging the cooling water from a pipeline and to the cathode chamber (20). A hydrogen discharge portion (56) discharges the hydrogen which passes the water vapor capturing portion provided in the cathode chamber.    USE - Electrolyzer for e.g. an internal combustion engine system, combustion system (all claimed) to manufacture hydrogen (claimed) for a fuel source e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A corrosion of the fuel cell is suppressed since water is supplied to the water vapor capturing portion, lowering the temperature of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method for hydrogen; and    (2) a fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolyzer.    Electrolyzer (10)    Cathode chamber (20)    Cathode (22)    Water vapor capturing portion (50)    Hydrogen discharge portion (56)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst for a fuel cell comprises carbon carriers having platinum particles supported in it; where the platinum particles has a density that is 10-60 wt.% and an average size of 1.0-6.0 nm; and the electrode catalyst has an electrochemical surface area of platinum particles per gram of the electrode catalyst that is 10000-40000 cm2 platinum (Pt)/g catalyst.    USE - The electrode catalyst is useful for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for producing an electrode catalyst for a fuel cell comprising: (a) carrying out ammonia treatment: heating carbon carriers in an ammonia gas atmosphere; (b) carrying out platinum salt contact process: mixing the carbon carriers treated with ammonia with a solution prepared by dissolving a platinum salt in a solvent and bringing the platinum salt coming into contact with the carbon carriers in the mixture that has been formed; (c) recovering the carbon carriers by removing the solvent from the mixture; and (d) heating: heating the recovered carbon carriers in an inert gas atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The system has parallel bi-directional direct current (DC)-DC converter modules (40-1-40-n) that are connected to batteries (10-1-10-n) and battery management control modules (120-1-120-n). Energy storage modules (140-1-140-n) e.g. capacitors/super capacitors are parallel connected to converter modules and also to a load. The control modules are configured to determine the battery state and control the DC-DC converter modules for transferring electric energy from the batteries to the load or from the energy storage modules to the batteries.    USE - Modular battery management system for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, lead acid battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, and ferrous battery.    ADVANTAGE - Individual modules can be added and removed without affecting the system operation, so that the desired power output can be enabled. The fault tolerance can be increased considerably since the faulty modules can be removed and replaced without stopping the system. The reliability and availability of system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory block diagram of the modular battery management system.    Motor controller (3)    Batteries (10-1-10-n)    DC-DC converter modules (40-1-40-n)    Battery management control modules (120-1-120-n)    Energy storage modules (140-1-140-n)
NOVELTY - The X-ray inspection device has an X-ray tube (11) for irradiating a measurement sample (S) with a characteristic X-ray having energy lower than an X-ray absorption edge of element and having energy higher than an X-ray absorption edge of a detection element. An X-ray detector (13) receives a transmission X-ray obtained when the characteristic X-ray passes through the measurement sample and detects an intensity of the transmission X-ray. An operation processing circuit (15) obtains transmission image showing a distribution of the detected intensity of the transmission X-ray.    USE - X-ray inspection device for detecting foreign matter e.g. iron in particular element e.g. electrode of sample such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to automobile, hybrid car, electric vehicle, personal computer (PC), mobile phone etc.    ADVANTAGE - X-ray inspection device is capable of preventing misdetection and erroneous detection by clearly determining only a contrast caused by foreign matter. The foreign matter of particular element in lithium ion secondary battery is detected swiftly with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for X-ray inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the X-ray inspection device.    X-ray tube (11)    X-ray detector (13)    Operation processing circuit (15)    Control portion (17)    Display portion (18)    Sample (S)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery terminal that includes a vent comprising rupturable portion and vent hinge portion (809) that remains intact when internal pressure of battery exceeds a predefined operating range. A connector plate (1003) electrically couples battery to a battery terminal. An interruptible electrical interconnect (1007) is coupled to vent of terminal and connector plate, to break and disrupt electrical continuity when vent ruptures.    USE - Battery interconnect system for use in computer, hybrid or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnect breakage during cell venting can be ensured by the support substrate which is used to bias the vent failure in desired direction. By reducing slack inherent in interconnect due to fabrication process, the initial breakage of interconnect is promoted. The connection of interconnect to the connector plate is prevented, as the vent is held in a place after cessation of over pressure event due to the plastic nature of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembly after rupturing the vent and breaking the electrical interconnect.    Hinge region (809)    Substrate (1001)    Connector plate (1003)    Interruptible electrical interconnect (1007)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a propeller driven by relative wind and effectively connected with an electric generator that generates electric energy by rotation of the propeller. The generator is effectively connected with an electric drive motor such that the generated electric energy is utilizable for driving the vehicle. An electric energy storage i.e. accumulator, is connected between the generator and the drive motor such that the electric energy is stored. The propeller is formed as an impeller, and is arranged within an envelope that is formed by a body of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid road vehicle and rail vehicle i.e. railcar.    ADVANTAGE - The propeller is driven by the relative wind and is effectively connected with the electric generator that generates the electric energy by rotation of the propeller, thus realizing efficient operation of the vehicle, and achieving high cruising range of the vehicle with externally supplied energy.
NOVELTY - A lithium iron phosphate battery is made by manufacturing positive electrode of the battery into sizing agent using lithium iron phosphate, conducting charcoal wood, adhesive, and N-methylpyrrolidone; manufacturing negative electrode of the battery into sizing agent using layer-shape charcoal wood, conducting charcoal wood, adhesive, and N-methylpyrrolidone; coating the sizing agent on a copper foil or copper net; winding or overlapping the positive piece, negative piece and an isolation piece into a battery cell; and assembling battery cells together.    USE - Method for manufacture of lithium iron phosphate battery for hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of providing lithium iron phosphate battery having high safety performance, small size, and large capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of lithium iron phosphate battery for hybrid electric vehicle comprises:    (A) manufacturing positive electrode of the battery into sizing agent using lithium iron phosphate (85-95 pts.wt.), conducting charcoal wood (0.5-7% pts.wt.), adhesive (3-8% pts.wt.), and N-methylpyrrolidone (0.5-1% pts.wt.);    (B) manufacturing negative electrode of the battery into sizing agent using layer-shape charcoal wood (88-96% pts.wt.), conducting charcoal wood (0.5-6% pts.wt.), adhesive (3-6% pts.wt.), and N-methylpyrrolidone (0.5-1% pts.wt.);    (C) coating the sizing agent on a copper foil or copper net by a coating machine and manufacturing into a negative piece through heating and calendaring via a roller pressing machine after being dried;    (D) winding or overlapping the positive piece, negative piece and an isolation piece into a battery cell; and    (E) assembling battery cells together after parallel and series connection, and connecting and locking the battery cells with an electrode column of the battery shell.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte solution formed by mixing lithium salt with an nonaqueous solvent, a positive electrode in which occlusion and release of lithium is possible, and negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains monofluorophosphate and/or difluorophosphate. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material containing lithium-containing compound (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for automotive applications. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, copier, mobile printer, liquid crystal television, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card and game machine device.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent durability, and is safe and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte solution formed by mixing lithium salt with a nonaqueous solvent, a positive electrode in which occlusion and release of lithium is possible, and negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains monofluorophosphate and/or difluorophosphate. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material containing lithium-containing compound of formula: LiMPO4 (I), where M is transition metal element(s).
NOVELTY - The tank (100) has a reinforcement layer (122) cured by resin and winding a carbon-fiber to an outer surface of a liner (120). A tank extension unit (130) penetrates an outer-layer of the reinforcement layer from an inner side of the reinforcement layer, and is extended on a tank outer side. The tank extension unit is extended along an outer periphery of the liner. The tank extension unit is provided with a liner side plate (134) buried in the reinforcement layer. A fixation plate (132) is fixed in the reinforcement layer.    USE - High pressure gas tank for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The tank extension unit penetrates the outer-layer of the reinforcement layer from the inner side of the reinforcement layer, and is extended on the tank outer side, thus simplifying tank mounting operation corresponding to a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a high pressure gas tank.    High pressure gas tank (100)    Liner (120)    Reinforcement layer (122)    Tank extension unit (130)    Fixation plate (132)    Liner side plate (134)
NOVELTY - The collector has graphite plates attached with a surface of a conductive plastic plate. The graphite plates and the conductive plastic plate are shaped as rectangles. Thickness of the conductive plastic plate is greater than thickness of the graphite plate. Multiple electrode plates, anode electrolyte, cathode electrolyte and multiple films are arranged between two end plates. Films are arranged between the adjacent electrode plates. Sides of the films respectively contact with the anode electrolyte and the cathode electrolyte.    USE - Current collector for a flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite plate is integrated with the conductive part on the surface of the conductive plastic plate, so that the effective paths of current are increased, and the problem of contact resistance being large during utilization of the follow battery current collector can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a flow battery current collector.
NOVELTY - The battery has an organic solid positive electrode (4) and a positive current collector (2) that are bonded via a conductive bonding agent and directly pressed together. Aqueous solution dissolving and precipitating metal ions serves as an electrolyte (8). The metal ions are precipitated into a negative current collector (5) from the electrolyte. A metal is dissolved into the electrolyte from the negative current collector during time of discharge, and a positive solid organic substance is converted into a reducing state from an oxidation state.    USE - Organic single liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure, convenient preparation, high electric energy conversion efficiency, prolonged service life, environmental protection and safe usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an organic single liquid flow battery.    Positive current collector (2)    Organic solid positive electrode (4)    Negative current collector (5)    Electrolyte storage tank (7)    Electrolyte (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a tail gas channel whose gas inlet is communicated with an exhaust tube of an engine and gas outlet is communicated with an exhaust tube of an automobile. A high-temperature end of a thermoelectricity module is arranged with an external wall of the tail gas channel, where power generated by the thermoelectricity module is transmitted to an on-vehicle storage battery. A three-way valve is connected with the exhaust tube of the engine, gas inlet of tail gas channel and a connection tube.    USE - Automobile tail gas generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the waste heat of tail gas of the engine to generate electricity by utilizing the thermoelectricity module so as to save fuel oil and improve economy of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a process of an automobile tail gas generation device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material is obtained by baking coke material formed by adding 0.1-6 parts weight of phosphorus compound and boron compound by phosphorus or boron conversion with respect to 100 parts weight of carbonaceous and/or petroleum-based raw coke.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of lithium secondary battery used for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles (all claimed), personal digital assistant, video camera, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium secondary battery having stable charging and discharging characteristics, output characteristics, initial stage efficiency and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) vehicle-mounted secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The car has an air conditioner (5) installed in a car part (1). A solar cell board (2) is installed on a car body. The air conditioner is equipped with a direct-current compressor. A solar controller (3) is equipped with a maximal power point tracking (MPPT) and a control technology. The solar cell board is connected with the solar controller that is connected with a storage battery (4) and a power supply of the air conditioner.    USE - Solar energy-saving environment-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes the solar energy as a power source to the air conditioner to cool a passenger, thus avoiding gasoline or diesel oil consumption of the car. The car saves energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy-saving environment-friendly car.    Car part (1)    Solar cell board (2)    Solar controller (3)    Storage battery (4)    Air conditioner (5)
NOVELTY - The sweeper has a drive-type miniature electric road sweeper provided with a driving room (1) that is arranged on a chassis. A rolling brush (2) is provided with a roller and a bristle that is arranged in a form of an arc. A miniature electric road sweeper part is provided with a solar power board (5) that is installed at a top part of a driving room and connected with a storage battery by a solar charging controller.    USE - Drive-type miniature electric road sweeper.    ADVANTAGE - The sweeper can supplement power to the storage battery during a working process, and can supply power by photoelectric conversion, thus prolonging service life of the sweeper. The sweeper can work even when power is not adequate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a drive-type miniature electric road sweeper.    Driving room (1)    Rolling brush (2)    Solar power board (5)
NOVELTY - The cargo carrying vehicle has a towing unit and a storage unit defining a cargo space. The towing unit is operable advance to the storage unit and generates electrical power for operating one component on the vehicle. An input is provided for external power to be supplied to charge and operate one component.    USE - Cargo carrying vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cell frame (6) and a solar subassembly module (7) that are arranged in a square shaped barn. An accumulator is arranged in the cell frame. The barn is fixed to a chassis (4) to form a fixed barn body. A solar plate group (8) is arranged on an outer surface of the barn, connected to a framework of the barn by a dismountable fixing piece and expanded by an extension supporter (9) to form an extension expanding square barn structure. The supporter is connected with a mechanical spring and a support rod. The dismountable fixing piece is provided with a bolt and a hinge.    USE - Solar generating vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can receive the solar energy in large-scale in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar generating vehicle.    Chassis (4)    Cell frame (6)    Solar subassembly module (7)    Solar plate group (8)    Extension supporter (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an elastic foil (33) and a piezoelectric material including a silicon nitride film on a silicon base in a cantilever structure. A vibration energy collection element substrate of a solar cell board (61) is made a set of wafer layers using bonding technologies. A manufactured integrated circuit board (62) is bonded with the solar cell board. A discrete device is accumulated at the substrate. An electrode (31) collects electric charge generated on a surface of a piezoelectric thin film, where the electrode is made of a metal i.e. aluminum.    USE - Multiple renewable energy collecting apparatus for use in an electronic device and a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides vibration energy among renewable energy and reduces influence from external environment. The apparatus has high energy density, and is easy of use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a multiple renewable energy collecting apparatus.
NOVELTY - The generator has a cooling water line closely fixed to a side of a thermoelectric module. An inlet port, a vent and a cooling unit are provided in a unit heat exchanger such that cooling water is circulated inside the unit heat exchanger. A shear exhaust heat exchanger (1310a) and a rear end exhaust heat exchanger (1310b) are formed in an exhaust heat exchanger (1310). A radiator emits waste heat, and a coolant flow way is formed in the unit heat exchanger.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery thermoelectric generator for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has high thermoelectric power generation efficiency, low manufacturing cost and less weight. The generator improves vehicle fuel ratio, and minimizes discharge pressure of the exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an exhaust heat recovery thermoelectric generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Exhaust heat exchanger (1310)    Shear exhaust heat exchanger (1310a)    Rear end exhaust heat exchanger (1310b)    Heat transmission pin block (1311)    Gasket (1313)
NOVELTY - The device has an execution circuit i.e. electromagnetism relay, where switching-on and switching-off state of the execution circuit is controlled by a voltage comparing circuit according to charging state of a storage battery (Vcc). The execution circuit is linked between a motor vehicle charging circuit (Vo) and a storage battery positive pole. An input end (7) of the comparing circuit is linked to the pole via a diode (D). An output end (8) of the comparing circuit is linked to an input end (6) of the execution circuit via a dual stabilization circuit and a signal amplifying circuit.    USE - Service life prolonging device for a storage battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a service life prolonging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Diode (D)    Storage battery (Vcc)    Motor vehicle charging circuit (Vo)    Input end of execution circuit (6)    Input end of voltage comparing circuit (7)    Output end of comparing circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a rear wheel whose rear cover is installed at a right end at a bottom part of a rear wheel magneto body and fixed with a screw of a rear cover of another rear wheel. A rear wheel generator wire end is arranged at an outer side of the rear cover of the former rear wheel and connected with a rear wheel charger controller through a rear wheel wire plug. A shaft is arranged above a main shaft (2) of the latter rear wheel and penetrated through the rear wheel magneto body, where front and rear ends of the rear wheel magneto body are fixed with a screw.    USE - Wheel magneto device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes magnetic force to generate electricity according to theory of speed producing energy with small volume and high efficiency. The device meets the speed requirement of an automobile, protects environment from pollution, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wheel magneto device.    Front wheel magneto body (1)    Main shaft (2)    Stator (3)    Rotor (4)    Front wheel loops (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wheel rotating tray arranged on a wheel and penetrated by a wheel shaft, where the wheel rotating tray comprises a set of magnetic elements that are arranged on a surface of the wheel rotating tray in an adjacent manner along circumference direction. A coil module is provided in a fork frame of the wheel and opposite to the magnetic elements, where ends of the fork frame of the wheel are separately connected with ends of the wheel shaft. The wheel rotates to cut the coil module by a magnetic line to generate power.    USE - Bicycle power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator avoids generating overlarge electromagnetic resistance by the coil module when the generating system runs. The generator avoids utilization of a hub generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle power generator.
NOVELTY - The system has battery discharge control circuit whose input end is connected with input ends of multiple batteries and a power supply end of a power generator, and output end is connected with input ends of multiple capacitor branches. The batteries are connected with negative electrodes of the capacitor branches. The battery discharge control circuit is provided with an insulated gate bipolar transistor/contactor, which is connected with input ends of the capacitor branches. A direct current charge control circuit is utilized for charging the batteries by controlling the capacitor branches.    USE - Energy storage system for a hybrid power automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can avoid shortages of energy storage, and has better service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a controller direct current/direct current converter to transform direct current high-voltage of a drive circuit of a drive motor into direct current low-voltage power by a control circuit. A vehicle direct current low-voltage power supply detecting device detects normal working a vehicle direct current low-voltage power supply. The control circuit is used for controlling a state of the drive motor. A direct current low-voltage self-powered device for a drive system stabilizes vehicle direct current low-voltage power.    USE - Drive motor direct current low-voltage self-powered device for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device detects fault, and sends the warning to the motor control circuit, so as to stop the motor in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a drive motor direct current low-voltage self-powered device.
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a brake (2) connected with a brake operation lever (4).    USE - Bicycle brake generator.    ADVANTAGE - The operating time of the brake can be accurately determined, so that the service life of the brake is prolonged. The generator avoids the need of rechargeable battery, and is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle brake generator. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bicycle brake generator (1)    Brake (2)    Generator seam (3)    Brake operation lever (4)    Bicycle stop lamp (5)
NOVELTY - The tire has a coil (5) sleeved at an outer side of a magnetic ring (10). An outer side of the coil is sleeved with a magnetic ring (4) that is a permanent magnetic ring or electric magnetic ring. The magnetic ring is an integral ring or formed from splicing lots of magnets or splicing lots of magnets and conductive magnets. An outer circle of the magnetic ring is sleeved with an insulating ring (3). A rubber outer tire (1) is covered on an outer side of the piezoelectric ring (2), the insulating ring and the magnetic ring and sleeved on a wheel hub.    USE - Vehicle power generation tire.    ADVANTAGE - The tire can reduce energy consumption by greater than 50 percentages, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle power generation tire.    Rubber outer tire (1)    Piezoelectric ring (2, 8)    Insulating ring (3, 7)    Magnetic ring (4)    Coil (5)    Magnetic ring (10)
NOVELTY - The bulk has an insulating separation plate accommodating batteries (2), a liquid groove (5), and anode and cathode electrodes (7a, 7b) in an energy box (4). Refrigerant water is contained in the energy box for a refrigeration process. The energy box is provided with accommodation cavities (3). A wire groove (8) and inlet and outlet (1, 6) are provided for a high-temperature liquid process. Bottom parts of the accommodation cavities are separated from each other while top parts are connected with each other.    USE - Energy bulk for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The one-time charging of the battery can be utilized for a long period of time during traveling. The service life of storage battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy bulk.    Inlet and outlet (1, 6)    Batteries (2)    Accommodation cavities (3)    Energy box (4)    Liquid groove (5)    Anode and cathode electrodes (7a, 7b)    Wire groove (8)
NOVELTY - The process involves mixing rapid lithium carbon and binder, and adding solvent with the mixed materials. The mixed materials are pressed with a rolling press to obtain a platy sheet with a certain thickness. Conductive agent is blended into slurry, and is coated on a cathode current collector. The platy sheet is pressed on the cathode current collector, and is dried, laminated, cut and vacuum dried to prepare a cathode sheet.    USE - Process for preparing a long-life cathode sheet of an organic mixed-type super capacitor cell in an electric automobile, an electric tool, a solar energy storage, a wind energy storage and a portable appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The process ensures that the cathode sheet has higher pressing density and prolonged circulation life. The cathode sheet enables the organic mixed-type super capacitor cell to have high energy density about 45-80 W/Kg and high power density greater than 4500W/Kg.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an organic mixed-type super capacitor cell comprising a long-life cathode sheet    (2) a method for preparing the organic mixed-type super capacitor cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a preparation process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a baffle arranged between an anode and a cathode, where the anode is made of porous carbon material and the cathode is made of a lead electrode. An electrolyte contains sulphuric acid water solution. The porous carbon material comprises active carbon, mesoporous carbon, carbon gel, a carbon nano tube and a carbon fiber. An adhesive substance is added in the anode and comprises PTFE, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The lead electrode includes lead powder and lead monoxide powder.    USE - Lead base super capacitor for a solar energy storage field, a power generator and an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high energy density, high power density and prolonged circulation service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The baffle comprises a glass fiber baffle, a micro hole rubber baffle, a PVC baffle, a polyethylene (PE) baffle and a polypropylene (PP) baffle.
NOVELTY - The frame has a bipolar plate (2) clamped between upper and lower electrode frame parts (11, 12), where area of the bipolar plate is equal to or greater than area of the upper or lower electrode frames. An inner side of anode and cathode electrolyte grooves are opened with sealing grooves (115, 125) for mounting O-shaped sealing rings (115A, 125A) that are arranged between cathode electrolyte flowing inlet holes and outlet holes, where minimum distance between an inner side of one of the sealing grooves and an outer side of another sealing groove is 2mm.    USE - Bipolar plate frame for a liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is simple in structure, and prevents cross leakage problem when a seal between the anode and cathode electrolytes is not tight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bipolar plate frame.    Bipolar plate (2)    Upper and lower electrode frame parts (11, 12)    Sealing grooves (115, 125)    O-shaped sealing rings (115A, 125A)
NOVELTY - Organic vehicle is dispersed in organic solvent to obtain organic acid solution. Carbon nanotube is mixed with organic acid solution to obtain organic carbon nanotube paste. The obtained paste is coated on a substrate and baked at predetermined temperature, to obtain counter electrode.    USE - Manufacture of counter electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The counter electrode is easily manufactured with excellent electric conduction characteristics and improved adhesion with respect to substrate, and provides solar cell with improved reliability.
NOVELTY - Method for producing carbon nanotube bulky paper, involves processing carbon nanotube, mixing the carbon nanotube and Nafion (RTM: Perfluorinated resin sulfonic acid) to obtain a slurry, and dispersing the obtained slurry to obtain bulky paper, where the dispersion concentration of the nanotube is 0.1-10%.    USE - The method is useful for producing carbon nanotube bulky paper (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive, and produces carbon nanotube bulky paper with excellent chemical and mechanical stability, and low weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon nanotube bulky paper obtained by the above-mentioned method; and    (2) separator for separating carbon nanotube bulky paper.
NOVELTY - A device to reduce the emission from the vehicle, comprises an arrangement to store the exhaust gases in a storage chamber. The butterfly valves in the exhaust system and the storage chamber are operated by an electronic controller through electrically operated solenoid valves. The electronic controller has a thermal model of the catalyst substrate built into it and using various inputs. The electronic controller predicts the temperature of the catalyst substrate. If the predicted temperature of the catalyst substrate is less than the light off temperature, the exhaust gases are stored into the storage chamber and these gases are released, when the catalyst achieves the light off temperature. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The energy storage-charging system is arranged for extending the lifetime of vehicle energy storage, particularly a lithium-ion battery. The energy storage-charging system is designed to give a user a recommendation for an energy storage-charging behavior. The energy storage-charging system is designed to charge the vehicle energy storage on the basis of energy storage-charging behavior.    USE - Energy storage-charging system for a vehicle, particularly electrically propelled vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage-charging system is arranged for extending the lifetime of vehicle energy storage, particularly a lithium-ion battery, and the energy storage-charging system is designed to give a user a recommendation for an energy storage-charging behavior, and hence ensures increased lifetime of a battery of a vehicle and reduced cost of the energy storage-charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of an average achievable number of charge- and discharge cycles against the depth of charge- and discharge cycles.
NOVELTY - The status indication device (1) has a sensor (4), which responds to an age-related volume change of the battery (2) and delivers a corresponding output signal. The housing (3) tightly surrounds the battery body and is deformed according to the volume change of the battery. The sensor determines the degree of deformation of the housing, where the sensor is a strain gauge strip, which is arranged on the surface of the housing.    USE - Status indication device for a rechargeable motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The status indication device has a sensor, which responds to an age-related volume change of the battery and delivers a corresponding output signal, where the sensor determines the degree of deformation of the housing, and thus ensures to inform the driver about the aging condition of the battery in simple and evident manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for influencing the battery aging of a motor vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a status indication device before and after the occurrence of aging phenomena. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Status indication device (1)    Battery (2)    Housing (3)    Sensor (4)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) includes batteries (5, 6, 7) supplying power to a vehicle. An electrical machine (2) is connected via a circuit (4) to one or more of the batteries, to supply an operational voltage. The circuit is implemented as a safety circuit, such that in predetermined situations the operational voltage is reduced over an interval, to at least an acceptable touch voltage (safe voltage for human contact). The circuit (4) can be interrupted, breaking it down into several isolated sub-circuits by relays (8, 9, 10, 13).    USE - A safe circuit arrangement for a hybrid or battery-driven vehicle    ADVANTAGE - This circuit arrangement prevents the presentation of dangerously-high operational voltages under specified circumstances. These include accident- or fault conditions. This prevents danger to passengers and rescue services. Use of pyrotechnic switches and coupling with conventional crash-sensing circuitry is proposed. The vehicle can also be made electrically-safe during service or repair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic circuit diagram of the arrangement.    circuit (1)    electrical machine (2)    circuit (4)    batteries (5, 6, 7)    relays (8, 9, 10, 13)
NOVELTY - The element has a conductive metal substrate (113) whose major surface is formed of surface oxides. A conductive non-metallic porous media layer (107) with porous forming flow paths faces the substrate. A 40 nm thick metallized region (130a) contains conductive material deposited on internal and external pores (120,124). The conductive metal substrate contacts with one of the metallized regions to provide an electrically conductive path from porous media layer through metallized regions and surface oxides to metal substrate.    USE - Electrically conductive element for use in fuel cell assembly (claimed) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell used as power source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The improved electrical interface reduces the contact resistance, promotes the common current distribution such that the operational efficiency and overall lifetime of the membrane and fuel stack can be increased. The manufacturing cost and processing cost can be reduced by eliminating the removing step of metal oxide and by the thickness of the metal coating. Overall performance of the fuel cell can be improved by forming an ultra-thin conductive metal coating on porous fluid media layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell assembly; and    (2) method for manufacturing electrically conductive element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional side view of a porous media layer in membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Porous media layer (107)    Metal substrate (113)    Pores (120,124)    Metallized region (130a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motorized vehicle (1) with water tank (4), front and rear cleaning arms (5,6) with a telescopic unit which is coupled to a pivot head (8) supporting a rotary cleaning brush (9) with spraying nozzles. The front and rear transverse guide rails (13) with a linear movement unit (14) are coupled to cleaning arms by a pivot (15). The brushes are moved in relation to head by a shaft actuated by retraction actuator to avoid obstacles (26).    USE - Vehicle for cleaning parabolic trough solar collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cleaning parabolic trough solar collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vehicle for cleaning parabolic trough solar collectors.    Motorized vehicle (1)    Water tank (4)    Front cleaning arm (5)    Rear cleaning arm (6)    Pivot head (8)    Cleaning brush (9)    Guide rails (13)    Linear movement unit (14)    Pivot (15)    Obstacles (26)
NOVELTY - An arrangement to improve engine warm up, is disclosed. The device for engine coolant and oil heating during cold phase operation of the engine comprises heat exchangers that heats up the coolant and oil using heat of the engine exhaust gases. A small fraction of the exhaust gases is diverted to pass through the heat exchangers during cold phase of the engine. The flow of exhaust gases into these heat exchangers is controlled by an electronic controller through electrically operated solenoids. The controller actuates the exhaust gas flow, when the engine coolant and oil temperature are less than the engine warm up threshold. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (100) has a resin-made housing (11), a bus-bar (13) integrally provided within the housing, connectors (15) connected with the battery, and a current detector (17). A connector (19) is connected with a harness side terminal (523) and is arranged at a position offset from a straight line passing through the connector (15) and the current detector.    USE - Battery terminal with current sensor used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The entire length of the battery terminal is reduced to improve the vehicle mounting property, and the bus bar is made compact. Thus the weight of entire unit of terminal and the material cost are decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery terminal with current sensor.    Housing (11)    Bus bar (13)    Connectors (15,19)    Current detector (17)    Battery terminal (100)    Harness side terminal (523)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery comprises a case (11) to contain electrolyte, and a positive electrode (12) and a negative electrode (13) mounted on the case. The case is formed of plastic with halogens, and is assembled together by applying polyvinyl chloride (PVC) adhesive. The adhesive is prepared by mixing PVC plastic (5 wt.%) or PVC resin (3 wt.%) with solvent, and 55 wt.% of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). A hardening (0.01-19.9 wt.%) and a plasticizer (0.01-15 wt.%) are added to the adhesive. The hardening is epoxy resin and/or fatty amine or epoxy resin and/or aromatic amine.    USE - The self flame-retardant lithium ion battery is useful in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The self flame-retardant lithium ion battery is economical and simple to manufacture, and has increased tensile strength, long lifespan and high storage capacity and rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery.    Case (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode. (13)
NOVELTY - The prismatic cell has rectangular outer can (12) with mouth portion which is sealed by sealing plate (13). The positive electrode terminal (17) and negative electrode terminal (20) are protruded from the sealing plate in a state of insulation. The side and bottom surfaces of the rectangular outer can are covered by a bottomed rectangular tubular holder which is made of rubber.    USE - Prismatic cell e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for packed battery (claimed) used in battery-driven vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen storage cell, nickel-cadmium storage cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The side and bottom surfaces of the rectangular outer can are covered by bottomed rectangular tubular holder. Short-circuiting between interconnected prismatic cells is prevented. Since the short-circuiting or electrical leakage are prevented, the safety, reliability and insulation performance of the secondary battery are improved. Since the prismatic cell is used in battery, the impact or vibration can be suppressed. Hence, the adverse effects on the battery are reduced and the removal of prismatic cell from preset position due to vibration is prevented. Since bottomed rectangular tubular holder is used, prismatic cell is inserted easily into holder after assembling the cell. Since holder is made of rubber, heat dissipation is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for packed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the outer can of the prismatic cell.    Rectangular outer can (12)    Sealing plate (13)    Positive electrode terminal (17)    Negative electrode terminal (20)    Insulating materials (21,22)
NOVELTY - The cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly (16a) that is sandwiched between two metal separators (14A,18A) which are directly contacting each other. One metal separator has bosses (46a,46b) that are protruded towards another metal separator in a buffer. Another metal separator has continuous guide ridges (52a-52b,64a-64b) that are protruded towards the previous metal separator in buffer. The bosses and the continuous guide ridges are provided at positions overlapped with each other in the stacking direction.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bosses of one metal separator and the continuous guide ridges of another metal separator are overlapped with each other in the stacking direction, the membrane electrode assembly is held reliably between the bosses and the continuous guide ridges. Hence the buffer includes the continuous guide ridges, the fluid flows smoothly, and the desired power generation performance is maintained reliably by the guiding operation of the continuous guide ridges. As the skip cooling structure is adopted by having the membrane electrode assembly sandwiched between two metal separators in the fuel cell unit, the size and weight are reduced easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of cell unit of fuel cell.    Metal separators (14A,18A)    Membrane electrode assembly (16a)    Bosses (46a,46b)    Inlet buffer (50a)    Continuous guide ridges (52a-52b,64a-64b)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several unit cells (201,202) that are stacked proximate to one another. Several flow channels formed between the unit cells are longitudinally positioned at an angle between 3-15 degrees relative to the walls of an input port and an outlet port which are parallel to one another. A cooling system routes a coolant through the flow channels between the unit cells such that the coolant contacts the unit cells to cool the unit cells.    USE - Battery module for battery pack used as power source for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact rate of the coolant to the unit cells in the battery module is increased and a large number of turbulent flows are created by changing the flow channel through which the coolant flows so that occurrence of velocity gradient of coolant in the flow channels formed between the unit cells is prevented. Hence the cooling efficiency of the battery module is improved. The prismatic batteries or pouch-shaped batteries small in size can be stacked one on another so that the manufacturing cost is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cartridge.    Unit cells (201,202)    Cartridge (400)    Frames (420,421,440)    Side frames (430)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main body (105) including combustion and launching areas (163, 170), a fuel cell housing (102) and a fan-assisted combustion chamber. A main valve (130) controls an air flow into the chamber, and exhausts gases of combustion from the combustion chamber to provide fuel to a fan-assisted combustion chamber igniting unit that ignites the fuel to launch a projectile. The main valve includes a main valve body with inlet ports and a main valve seal that closes off the combustion chamber during combustion and opens the ports to permit scavenging of the chamber.    USE - Apparatus for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher using a cordless nailer fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to paintball projectile, airsoft base bleed (BB) projectile, grenade projectile or rocket foam projectile.    ADVANTAGE - The fan-assisted combustion chamber does not use piston to mix the fuel and air within the chamber, thus providing the apparatus to be light, fast, reliable, inexpensive to manufacture without time consuming threads or decompression procedures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher using a cordless nailer fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of a rocket and grenade launcher loaded with a foam rocket on idle position.    Fuel cell housing (102)    Main body (105)    Main valve (130)    Combustion area (163)    Launching area (170)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a converter circuit (50) that transforms the output voltage of a fuel cell. A discharge resistance (64) discharges the electric charge of the converter circuit. The discharge resistance is provided in the vicinity of the predetermined system portion so that heat exchanges with the system portion.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the discharge resistance is provided in the vicinity of the predetermined system portion so that heat exchanges with the system portion, the system portion of fuel cell system is maintainable in an appropriate temperature range. The enlargement of fuel cell system is prevented. The cost of fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for temperature-control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Circular flow path (32)    Emission-control valve (39)    Converter circuit (50)    Discharge resistance (64)    Valve case (70)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains a molecular metal complex having molecular weight of 2000 or less and containing metal atom and/or metal ion. The metal complex does not have layered structure, and has 3-6 ligands coordinated per one metal atom and/or metal ion. The metal complex is complex other than porphyrin derivative, when the structure of metal complex has four ligands coordinated to metal atom or metal ion.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell used for electric power generation (both claimed) in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent catalytic ability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell containing the electrode catalyst in anode and/or cathode; and    (2) electric power generation method, which involves oxidizing fuel using the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The adapter has a plastic base plate (1) corresponding to size of lead-acid batteries. A bead exhibits thickness of 11-18 mm and is fastened to the base plate. Thrust pieces (2) are adjusted to shape of a lithium ion battery in a cubic structure to make a connection to the base plate by a spacer piece i.e. spacer bar. Recesses are introduced in the base plate for holding the lithium ion battery.    USE - Adapter for a lithium ion battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thrust pieces are adjusted to shape of the lithium ion battery in the cubic structure to make the safe connection to the base plate by the spacer piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an adapter for a lithium ion battery in a motor vehicle.    Plastic base plate (1)    Thrust pieces (2)
NOVELTY - A traction motor (7) consumes electric power produced from a fuel cell (2) based on electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidant gas. A connection section connects or blocks a power supply path that supplies electric power to the traction motor from a Fahrenheit-Celsius (FC) converter (3), and couples the FC converter and a bat converter (5). A control unit (9) connects the power supply path, after the output voltage difference between the FC and bat converters is made less than predetermined value at the time of the system startup.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell system used as vehicle mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), electric power generation system for fixation used as power generation equipment for residential buildings, and for robots, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The melting of a relay provided in a power supply path is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    FC converter (3)    Bat converter (5)    Traction motor (7)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - An electrode cell comprises a separator (2) that separates negative electrode cell (1) and a positive electrode cell. The negative or positive electrode cell (10) comprises a electrode slurry, a collector (3) of a porous shape, and housing (4). A tank (5) stores the electrode slurry. A piping (7) circulates the electrode slurry between the tank and the electrode cell.    USE - Redox flow cell e.g. vanadium redox flow cell and uranium redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging efficiency and energy density of redox flow cell are improved. The clogging of a solid particle can be prevented more by pinpointing a structure and arrangement position of the collector of a porous shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the redox flow cell.    Negative electrode cell (1)    Separator (2)    Collector (3)    Housing (4)    Tank (5)    Piping (7)    Positive electrode cell (10)
NOVELTY - An automobile starting power source using ferric phosphate lithium power battery, which is connected with automobile electric control system for providing electrical energy for it, comprises battery set and protective board mounted between the battery set and the automobile electric control system. The battery set comprises ferric phosphate lithium power batteries.    USE - An automobile starting power source.    ADVANTAGE - The power source uses ferric phosphate lithium power battery which does not pollute environment and has good circular service life. The battery set has less self discharge, good high-temperature performance, better environment adaptability, fast charging property and large available capacitance, thus the working time and service life of the battery set can be improved with longer-period of table working platform. Voltage is stable and transient discharged current is large while the battery is at work, thus meeting the low-temperature cool-start requirement. The power source has a protective circuit design. When the vehicle cannot be started and ignited due to lack of electric energy, just pressing the setting recovery key, the engine can then be started.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching unit (22) coupling positive and negative terminals (34, 36) of an energy storage (32) with a vehicle battery (16) and an electrical consumer (30) e.g. radio, headlight or electric motor for windscreen wiper, respectively in a switching condition. The switching unit couples the battery with the electrical consumer in another switching condition that is different from the former switching condition. A controller (46) switches the switching unit between the two switching conditions, and provides electric voltage to the consumer by controlling the switching unit.    USE - On-board supply system for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The controller switches the switching unit between the two switching conditions, so that the switching unit compensates over-voltage and under-voltage at the electrical consumer, thus realizing reliable operation of the electrical consumer without large expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrical consumer in an on-board supply system of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an on-board supply system for a motor vehicle.    On-board supply system (10)    Vehicle battery (16)    Switching unit (22)    Electrical consumer (30)    Energy storage (32)    Positive terminal (34)    Negative terminal (36)    Controller (46)
NOVELTY - The traffic sign (1) has a changing device for changing a standard traffic sign-chart according to supply of electrical voltage and voltage regulation. A generating or changing device generates or changes electrical voltage response to control signals. The control signals are formed by conditions appealing sensors or on basis of radio signal. Batteries (3, 4) and a solar cell device (5) generate and maintain necessary operating voltage for all components. A signal transmitter is designed as humidity and rain fall sensor and a thermo-sensor.    USE - Traffic sign for controlling behavior of road user. Uses include but are not limited to a vehicle speed, road condition, possible road deflection, visibility and weather conditions e.g. rain, fog, snow.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the traffic sign equally improves visibility for drivers in an effective manner, and avoids additional facilities and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a traffic sign.    Traffic sign (1)    Batteries (3, 4)    Solar cell device (5)    Reference layer (8)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an electric motor (16) for providing operating power for a vehicle, and a generator (14) for providing electrical energy for the motor. A gas turbine (18) is loaded with exhaust gas of a burner (22) and provides mechanical energy for driving the generator that is arranged on a shaft (26) of the gas turbine. A compressor (30) is arranged on the shaft for supplying the burner with compressed air, and an air-preheater heats the burner. A control butterfly valve (52) is arranged downstream of the gas turbine, and a guiding device is arranged upstream of a turbine wheel (24).    USE - Drive device for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. passenger car. Can also be used for a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The gas turbine is loaded with exhaust gas of the burner and provides mechanical energy for driving the generator that is arranged on the shaft of the gas turbine, thus increasing rotational speed of the generator, and hence improving electric power capacity of the generator. The utilization of the gas turbine reduces space-requirement and weight of the drive device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle comprising a drive device    (2) a method for operating a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a drive device in which a generator is arranged on a shaft of a gas turbine.    Drive device (10)    Generator (14)    Electric motor (16)    Gas turbine (18)    Burner (22)    Turbine wheel (24)    Shaft (26)    Compressor (30)    Control butterfly valve (52)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing alkyl sulfone compound (I), involves oxidizing alkyl sulfide compound (II) using an oxidizing agent in the presence of tungstate catalyst.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing alkyl sulfone compound used for electrolyte solution for electrochemical devices (claimed), preferably lithium cell, electric double-layer capacitor, fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell, benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) extraction solvent, removal agent of acidic gas, several reaction solvents of aromatic compound and photoresist removal agent.    ADVANTAGE - The alkyl sulfone compound can be produced in large amounts simply. The compound has moisture content of 0.1 wt.% or less and purity of 99% or more.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for manufacturing alkyl sulfone compound of formula: R1-S(=O)(=O)-R2 (I), involves oxidizing alkyl sulfide compound of formula: R1-S-R2 (II) using an oxidizing agent in the presence of tungstate catalyst.    R1=1-3C alkyl;and    R2=3-5C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkyl sulfone compound which is obtained by the above-mentioned method.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a lighting module (16) reflection-light module or projection-light module, arranged in a housing, and a solar cell (32) integrated into a base surface (36) in an inner area of the housing. The solar cell converts light i.e. daylight, into electrical energy for producing light distribution in the device, where the light is produced by a semiconductor light source (28) of a day light module (26). The light source is spatially separated from the solar cell, where the solar cell is designed as a foil.    USE - Illumination device e.g. headlight such as low beam headlight, high-beam headlight and fog lamp, and bug lamp i.e. day run light, for a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is integrated into the base surface in the inner area of the housing, and converts light i.e. daylight, into electrical energy for producing light distribution in the device, without temporal interval, thus reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide-emissions during operation of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an illumination device of a motor vehicle.    Illumination device (10)    Lighting module (16)    Day light module (26)    Semiconductor light source (28)    Solar cell (32)    Base surface (36)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a housing (2) which accommodates multiple secondary batteries (3,4) which are separated by the heat insulation layers (5,6). The heat insulation layer has a foamed material which is expandable to a predetermined temperature of 110 degrees c to 200 degrees c. The thickness of the heat insulating layer increases by foaming of the foamed material.    USE - Battery pack for personal computers, mobile phones and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As the thickness of the heat insulation layers which separates the secondary batteries increases by foaming the foamed material, the heat insulation effect is improved, the battery pack is secured and the weight and the cost of the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Housing (2)    Secondary batteries (3,4)    Heat insulation layers (5,6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has an inverter (14) that is connected to a motor (15), and a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (11) connected between fuel cell (10) and inverter, to set an output voltage of fuel cell. A DC-DC converter (12) is connected between a battery (13) and the inverter, to set an input voltage of inverter. A control apparatus (20) outputs a higher voltage among the required output voltage of fuel cell and the required input voltage of inverter, as input voltage of inverter.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in train, vessel, aircraft, midget submarine, fixed type power source system and portable power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can reduce power consumption by prohibiting unnecessary operation of converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the electric power control of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Converters (11,12)    Battery (13)    Inverter (14)    Motor (15)    Control apparatus (20)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Imidazolium salts (I) are new.    USE - Imidazolium salts (I) useful as electrolytes contained in electrical and/or electronic devices including electrochemical cells, solar cells, fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, lithium batteries, and capacitors (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound (I) has liquid-crystalline properties over wide temperature, and functions efficiently as electrolytes in the absence of solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Imidazolium salts of formula (I) or their mixtures are new.    Q=-CRa=CRb- group which may be part of optionally substituted fused aromatic or heteroaromatic cyclic system;    Ra, Rb=H or Me;    R=1-14C alkyl group optionally substituted with F or 2-18C alkoxyalkyl group;    R'= greater than or equal to 8C alkyl, greater than or equal to 6 of which are fluorinated;    R"=H or 1-3C alkyl; and    Z=organic or inorganic anion, preferably Cl-, Br-, I-, AlCl4-, BF4-, PF6-, AsF6-, TaF6-, SbF6-, CF3COO-, CF3SO3-, (CF3SO2)2N-, or (C2F5SO2)2N-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of compound (I).
NOVELTY - The compressor (36) has a pump chamber (66) whose lower portion is provided with an upper portion, and an suction passage (86) connected with an inner side of the pump chamber via a suction port (84) that is provided at a lower portion of the pump chamber, A delivery passage (90) is connected with the inner side of the pump chamber via a delivery port (88). A driving rotor (78) rotates to compress water introduced into the pump chamber through the suction port or the delivery port. A part of an upper passage is positioned below an upper port.    USE - Fluid compressor i.e. reactant gas compressor, for compressing oxidation gas and hydrogen gas in a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bottom portion of the suction passage is inclined or curved to gradually slope downward from the suction port to the pipe connecting side of the suction passage, so that the water accumulated on the wall surface of the suction passage can be easily discharged and prevented from remaining in the pump chamber in an effective manner, thus preventing failures caused by formation of ice in the pump chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle comprising a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fluid compressor.    Fluid compressor (36)    Pump chamber (66)    Driving rotor (78)    Suction port (84)    Suction passage (86)    Delivery port (88)    Delivery passage (90)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detection unit (32) to detect voltage between oscillation unit (31) and coupling capacitor (34) having pair of connection wires (11,12). A pair of relays (21,22) is provided in connection wires, respectively. A programmable controller (40) determines the connection state of ground fault detector based on the variations in voltage values detected in the voltage detection unit when the relays are in ON or OFF state.    USE - Connection diagnostic apparatus for ground fault detector used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic apparatus diagnosis the failure of the detector and the ground fault of the electric circuit is carried out temporarily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the connection diagnostic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Connection wires (11,12)    Relays (21,22)    Oscillation unit (31)    Voltage detection unit (32)    Programmable controller (40)
NOVELTY - A contactor control request indicating a request to open or close battery pack (1) output contactor is received since the initialization of battery control module (37). Another contactor control request is received from a controller external to the battery pack after the first contactor control request, the contactor control request a request to close the battery pack output contactor. The battery pack output contactor is closed in response to the contactor control request only in response to the first contactor control request being a contactor open request.    USE - Method for controlling output of battery pack that provides power to vehicle power grid or bus.    ADVANTAGE - The probability that a controller external to the battery pack is operating in a desired mode before closing the battery pack output contactor is increased, by opening of a battery pack output contactor during a battery control module power-up. The possibility of connecting battery output to a vehicle voltage bus when the vehicle voltage bus is not configured to accept battery power is reduced. The system cost is reduced since it requires no additional hardware. The battery pack degradation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling output of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Coupling device (12)    Cooling subsystem (18)    Tray (20)    Battery control module (37)
NOVELTY - The method involves ensuring sufficient supply of a fuel cell stack with a fuel and an oxidant in case of increase of a load. The load of a fuel cell system is increased within a short-time. Electrical voltage (U) of the fuel cell stack is measured, and flooding is detected when the electrical voltage lies below a limit value i.e. tolerance limit (Y), after increase of the load. Water to a catalytic converter layer is reduced to prevent damage of a fuel cell when the flooding is detected. The fuel cell system is transferred from a partial load operation into a full-load operation.    USE - Method for preventing damage of a fuel cell i.e. proton exchanging membrane fuel cell, in a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system (claimed) in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water to the catalytic converter layer is reduced to prevent damage of the fuel cell when the flooding is detected before an operating condition of the fuel cell stack is obtained, thus allowing a user to obtain desired performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a characteristic curve region and a characteristic curve during application of electrical votlage to a fuel cell by electrical current rating.    Points (A-C)    Characteristic curve (F)    Electrical voltage (U)    Limit value (Y)    Characteristic curve region (Z)
NOVELTY - Providing notice of battery pack availability comprises sourcing or sinking an amount of current from a battery pack; providing an indication of an available current limit for a battery pack; and providing an indication of a capability of the battery pack to sink or source the amount of current at the available current limit.    USE - The method and system are useful for providing notice of battery pack availability (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides signals to a controller external to a battery pack to improve vehicle drivability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a system, for providing notice of battery pack availability, comprising battery cells; a communication link; a current sensor in electrical communication with the battery cells; a first module including a first controller, the first controller including instructions for communicating a sensed battery pack current data in a digital format to a second module via the communication link, the sensed battery pack current retrieved from the current sensor; and a second module including a second controller, the second controller including instructions for receiving the battery pack current data in the digital format via the communication link, the second controller including further instructions for providing an indication of an available current limit for a battery pack to a vehicle controller, and the second controller including further instructions for providing a indication of a capability of the battery pack to sink or source a sensed battery pack current at the available current limit to the vehicle controller.
NOVELTY - Providing notice to limit degradation within a battery pack comprises coupling battery pack electronic modules via a communication link; generating a signal in a first battery pack electronic module, the first battery pack electronic module at a first end of the communication link; transmitting the signal via the communication link; and opening a battery output contactor in response to an absence of the signal at a second battery pack electronic module at a second end of the communication link.    USE - The method and system are useful for providing notice to limit degradation within a battery pack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides communicating notice to limit degradation within a battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a system, for providing notice to limit degradation within a battery pack, comprising a first module of electronic modules in a battery pack, the first module including a signal generator configured to generate a signal; a second module of the electronic modules in the battery pack, the second module configured to monitor at least one battery cell, the second module further configured to pass and interrupt the signal; and a third module of the electronic modules in the battery pack, the third module including a signal receiver, the signal receiver configured to receive the signal, the third module further including an output for controlling an output contactor of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has multiple thermal-electrical active materials (3) arranged distanced from each other between two surfaces. The material produces electrical voltage between contact surfaces, when temperature difference exhibits between the contact surfaces. Two sets of multiple connection elements i.e. electrical conductors (4), are designed to connect the materials in an electrical conducting manner via the contact surfaces, respectively, where the contact surfaces faces the respective surfaces. A profiling unit protrudes over the surfaces.    USE - Thermoelectric module for use between a heat source i.e. exhaust pipe line, and a heat sink i.e. coolant pipeline, in a heat transmission device (all claimed) in a vehicle area, for conversion of heat into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The module is designed such that the efficiency of the vehicle is increased, and the emission of carbon-di-oxide, during operation of the vehicle is reduced, when the module converts a portion of heat into electrical energy and re-guides the electrical energy to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Covering body (2)    Thermo electrical active materials (3)    Electrical conductors (4)    Intermediate space (5)    Connection cable (15)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a housing (12) for housing a battery (14) that is arranged in a motor vehicle. The battery is introduced vertically into the housing based on mounting direction until assembled position. The housing comprises a wedging face fixed with respect to the housing that is in contact with the circumference of the battery in assembled position to immobilize the battery horizontally in entire direction. The wedging face is formed by an annular interior face (32) forming a rigid belt that horizontally surrounds the battery.    USE - Arrangement for a battery of an accumulator in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement avoids falling down of the battery from the housing in case of accident. The battery is light in weight, thus reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery and a housing in a vehicle on a large scale.    Housing (12)    Battery (14)    Upper horizontal face (16)    Lower horizontal face (18)    Annular interior face (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has case (10) that stores a fuel cell which receives supply of a reactive gas. A gas storage portion stores the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell, or the source gas used as the reactive gas. The gas storage portion has tanks (20, 21) which are formed such that the tank main portion (21a, 21b) and fixing elements (201,202,211,212) for securing the tank main portion are integrated. A unit (FU) is constructed from the case and the fixing element is used for bonding the tanks to the case. The unit is installed in the vehicle portion.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cells and the tanks are installed in the vehicle portion, the production efficiency, safety and fuel consumption are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the unit.    Case (10)    Tanks (20,21)    Tank main portions (21a,21b)    Fixing elements (201,202,211,212)    Unit (FU)
NOVELTY - The terminal (500) has main structure (512) that includes several straps (521) that are separated by a distance and extend parallel to one another. The straps define a contact region (530) and joined at the contact end of terminal. The distance between the straps at the contact region remains same, when the contact region of the connector terminal is moved laterally within a plane defined by the straps in the section (525) of connector terminal.    USE - Connecter terminal of multi-position connector in connector assembly (claimed), used with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the terminals of the connector assembly is allowed for lateral movements between slots into which the plates are inserted, the width of the slot is larger towards end of connector assembly and smaller towards center of housing, thus tolerance can be evenly distributed between the plates, which results in providing a secure connection to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connector assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal.    Connecter terminal (500)    Main structure (512)    Strap (521)    Section (525)    Contact region (530)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (10) has a battery carrier (12) for holding a battery (14), and a fastening device i.e. Velcro (RTM: Hook and loop fastener) for fastening the battery to the battery carrier. The fastening device comprises a Velcro (RTM: Hook and loop fastener) element, which stays in an effective connection with another Velcro (RTM: Hook and loop fastener) element that is connected with the battery carrier. The battery is connected with the battery carrier by a tightening strap and a screw (26).    USE - Holder arrangement for a battery i.e. high-voltage battery, of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fastening device i.e. Velcro (RTM: Hook and loop fastener) fastens the battery to the battery carrier, thus ensuring desired operational stability of the high-voltage battery even under increased charging by the high-voltage battery, and enabling battery mounting and battery replacement in a simple and fast manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a holder arrangement for a battery.    Holder arrangement (10)    Battery carrier (12)    Battery (14)    Screw boss (24)    Screw (26)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (FCV) has a reactive gas storage tank (20) located ahead of another storage tank (10), such that the positions of storage tanks are offset vertically with respect to each other. A power control unit (PCU) (30) is arranged above the tanks. The tanks are fixed to a cross plate, while mounting the PCU on cross plate.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positions of storage tanks are offset vertically with respect to each other, the tank capacity can be increased, space in crew cabin and trunk can be increased and impact can be absorbed at the time of collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the mounting state of the fuel cell system in fuel cell vehicle.    Storage tanks (10,20)    PCU (30)    Engine compartment (40)    Fuel cell (FC)    Fuel cell vehicle (FCV)
NOVELTY - A solid state battery system (20) consists of solid electrolyte layer (2) formed between positive electrode active material layer (1) containing positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material layer (2), and a heater (11) to heat the battery at 80 degrees C or more. The positive electrode active material is molybdenum sulfide. At least one of the positive electrode active material layer or solid electrolyte layer contains sulfide type solid electrolyte material. The sulfide type solid electrolyte material is lithium sulfide-phosphorus sulfide material.    USE - Solid state battery system used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid state battery system has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid state battery system consists of solid electrolyte layer formed between positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material layer, and a heater to heat the battery at 80 degrees C or more. The positive electrode active material is molybdenum sulfide (Mo6S8-x, where x is 0-0.2). At least one of the positive electrode active material layer or solid electrolyte layer contains sulfide type solid electrolyte material. The sulfide type solid electrolyte material is lithium sulfide-phosphorus sulfide material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solid state battery system.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Heater (11)    Solid state battery system (20)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a semiconductor element (71) arranged on an insulated substrate (60), and a cooler (10). A porous metal plate (50) with several through-holes (51) is arranged between the insulated substrate and the cooler. The through-hole is opened to the surface of the porous metal plate facing cooler side. The cross sectional shape of the through hole is gradually reduced from the cooler side to the insulated substrate side.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. inverter apparatus used as power supply in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The through-hole penetrates the porous metal plate, turns to the cooler side from the surface to which the through-hole of porous metal is turned so that the porous metal has low rigidity and bends easily. Hence stress produced according to the coefficient-of-linear-expansion difference of insulated substrate and cooler is relieved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (1)    Cooler (10)    Porous metal plate (50)    Through holes in porous metal plate (51)    Insulated substrate (60)    Semiconductor element (71)
NOVELTY - A controller (30) generates a secondary power storage device cutoff request based on state of charge (SOC) of relevant secondary power storage device and vehicle state, in a state where the connection switching processing of secondary power storage devices (BB1,BB2) is performed. The secondary power storage device is cut off forcibly irrespective of the vehicle state in forced cutoff region where SOC is lower than a judgment value.    USE - Power source system of electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between main power storage device and secondary power storage device can be prevented and energy efficiency of electric vehicle can be improved while ensuring vehicle operability. Fuel consumption of electric vehicle can be reduced while reducing electric power loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of power source system of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Power dividing mechanism (3)    Engine (4)    Controller (30)    Secondary power storage device (BB1,BB2)
NOVELTY - The container has a lateral wall (1) for forming a base (2) that is made of an electrically conducting material, where the base comprises a peripheral portion (2a). An electrically insulating ring member (4) is mounted on the peripheral portion that acts as a support of an electrode plate group (5). An electrically conducting flexible connection part is electrically connected to a closure member (2b) and electrically connected to the electrode plate group. The connection part guides the closure member to a position after rupture of a weakened portion is formed parallel to the position.    USE - Container for a sealed secondary cell (claimed) adapted to contain an electrode plate group. Uses include but are not limited to aviation field, space, defense field, stationary application and automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The container offers high resistance against jolting of the electrode plate group while simultaneously ensuring electrical disconnection between the electrodes of a single polarity and an associated power output terminal. The design of the container avoids accidental overload or short circuit or rising of temperature than a maximum operating temperature caused by excess pressure, so that walls of the container are prevented from stretching to avoid rupture of the portion of reduced strength tearing between the closure member portion and the peripheral portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sealed secondary cell comprising a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a container from which a closure member portion is detached.    Lateral wall (1)    Base (2)    Peripheral portion (2a)    Closure member (2b)    Electrically insulating ring member (4)    Electrode plate group (5)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has two sets of electric power storage modules (19, 20) supported by a rigid structure (11), where the modules have independent cooling circuits. The structure has a tubular central section (14), longerons (15, 16) and crossbars (17, 18) for channeling a cooling fluid of the modules. The structure defines circulation circuits for circulating the cooling fluid to cool the sets of electric power storage modules. The central section, longerons and crossbars are made of aluminum alloy.    USE - Device for storing electric power for powering an electric drive motor of a motor vehicle such as electric or hybrid motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a high voltage battery e.g. lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The independent cooling circuits of the storage modules ensures better cooling of the storage modules so as to avoid excessive heating of the modules during recharge or rolling phases of the vehicle, thus increasing lifespan of the electric power storage device. The device presents excellent performance/cost ratio. The elements of the storage device allow guiding or channeling of the cooling fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric power storage device.    Electric power storage device (10)    Rigid structure (11)    Tubular central section (14)    Longerons (15, 16)    Crossbars (17, 18)    Electric power storage module sets (19, 20)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a voltage instruction signal generation unit (83) that superimposes reference signal on output target voltage to generate a voltage instruction signal. A frequency characteristic of the reference signal component superimposed on output voltage of fuel cell (2) is calculated. An operating defect of direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (3) is judged by operating defect judgment unit (85), if calculated frequency characteristic is less than minimum threshold value of allowed range set based on reference characteristic.    USE - Fuel cell system used as vehicle mounted electric power generation system in electric vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in moving elements such as robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since operating defect judgment unit judges operating defect of DC-DC converter, the malfunctioning of the voltage detection unit can be easily detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    Voltage instruction signal generation unit (83)    Operating defect judgment unit (85)
NOVELTY - The system has a database to store information of electric power feeding terminal device (4) that is connected by feeder (3) and internet circuit line (2). The authentication information recorded on authentication medium, is input from user with respect to electric terminal device. The utilization information of electric terminal device and power receiving request are transmitted simultaneously to mobile telephone (8) and utilization information transmission origin, when utilization information requesting electric energy is received from user.    USE - System for supplying electric power with respect to secondary battery of electric vehicle or portable equipment such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer in commercial facility e.g. restaurant and parking lot in service area.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply system can be utilized safely by electrical energy supplier and electric energy user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrical energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internet circuit line (2)    Feeder (3)    Electric power feeding terminal device (4)    Electric vehicle (5)    Mobile telephone (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has housing (10) accommodating hydrogen generation unit (40) containing stationary fuel cell, that is provided with sound insulating board and sound absorption material. The housing (20) arranged inside housing (10), is provided with sound insulating board and sound absorption material and hydrogen compression portion (50).    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the noise from the hydrogen compression portion can be avoided since the housing is provided with sound insulating board and sound absorption material. The propagation of vibration from the hydrogen compression portion and increase in temperature of the housing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Housings (10,20)    Frame (30)    Hydrogen generation unit (40)    Hydrogen compression portion (50)
NOVELTY - A main substrate (1) has groove (3) to accommodate valve element (5) having film thickness which deforms with pressure of fluid flowing through flow path. A space (7) is formed between groove bottom face (3c) and valve element. The free end of valve element is moved to a direction to separate from side wall (3b) of groove when upstream fluid pressure of valve element is larger than downstream fluid pressure. The free end of valve element is moved to a direction to contact side wall when downstream fluid pressure of valve element is larger than upstream fluid pressure.    USE - Microvalve for micropump for lap-on-chip for guiding fluid to reaction chamber, and for supplying fuel of fuel cell for portable apparatus. Can also be used in inkjet recording system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the microvalve can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of microvalve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the microvalve.    Main substrate (1)    Groove (3)    Side wall (3b)    Bottom face (3c)    Valve element (5)    Space (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining response signal which is obtained by applying perturbation signal to fuel cell. The phase of the response signal is matched with the perturbation signal. The impedance of the fuel cell is computed based on the response signal within predetermined range.    USE - Method for measuring electrochemical reaction of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the fuel cell can be computed easily and accurately without complicated process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical reaction measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrochemical reaction measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Electronic load (2)    Measuring device (3)    Response signal acquisition unit (31)    Impedance calculation unit (32)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a duct in which the inlet side is provided in the vehicle-interior and the discharge side is provided in the storage apparatus side. A heat exchanger cools the air which is sent by a fan to the storage apparatus by heat exchange between the coolant which flows through the inside and the air sent by the fan to the storage apparatus. The supply of coolant to the heat exchanger is started, on detecting that the humidity of vehicle interior falls below a predetermined value.    USE - Cooling device of electrical storage apparatus such as an assembled lithium ion secondary battery connected to air conditioner mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of an electrical storage apparatus can be improved, by starting supply of coolant to the heat exchanger as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the process of electronic control unit (ECU) of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A sound insulation box (4) has compressor (14) and motor (15) that are integrated and attached to approximate center of movable base (42). A fan (50) is provided in rotating shaft (15a) of motor. The interior of sound insulation box is cooled with external air that is inhaled through air intake duct (37) using fan. A fan cover (51) is contacted and fixed to suction hole (37a) provided in extending duct (371) of intake duct by moving a base (41) towards movable base.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for producing hydrogen gas for use as electric power generation source in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise in compressor is suppressed by connecting hydrogen gas pipe and compressed hydrogen gas pipe to compressor. The leakage of duct is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sound insulation box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sound insulation box (4)    Compressor (14)    Motor (15)    Rotating shaft (15a)    Intake duct (37)    Suction hole (37a)    Base (41)    Movable base (42)    Fan (50)    Fan cover (51)    Extending duct (371)
NOVELTY - The truck (10) has a battery accommodating device (18) for separately accommodating battery elements of a battery unit and connected with electric supply lines of the truck. Each battery element is formed to supply the truck with electric power, and is lockable in the accommodating device. Each battery element is unlocked by a carrying handle that is movably attached with the battery elements. A central unlocking device is provided in the accommodating device, and a display unit displays lifespan of the battery unit, where the battery unit is formed as a lithium-ion-accumulator.    USE - Electrically operated industrial truck i.e. pallet truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery accommodating device separately accommodates the battery elements of the battery unit and is connected with the electric supply lines of the truck, where each battery element is formed to supply the truck with the electric power, thus simplifying manual exchange of the removable batteries without requiring any tools. The battery elements are lockable in the accommodating device, thus enabling secure holding of the battery elements in the accommodating device without danger of slippage of the elements in the accommodating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electrically operated industrial truck.    Electrically operated industrial truck (10)    Vehicle body (12)    Operating elements (16)    Battery accommodating device (18)    Load supporting part (20)
NOVELTY - The attachment clamp (10) has a cap (13) vertically mounted at right angle by the rear end side of an axial portion (11), and an elastic latching portion (12) vertically mounted by diagonally backward from the front end region of the axial portion. The clamp is attached between the elastic latching portion and the cap, in which the elastic latching portion is inserted in the through-hole of the attachment target object (B) and fixed on both sides of the target object.    USE - Temperature sensor for ventilation air duct (claimed) of battery pack mounted in motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor can be reliably attached to the mounting plate easily by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle battery pack ventilation air duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view explaining the attachment method of the thermistor element attachment clamp to the air duct case board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Attachment clamp (10)    Axial portion (11)    Elastic latching portion (12)    Cap (13)    Attachment target object (B)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (20) driven by a battery (22), where the motor drives the vehicle. An electricity supplying unit (60) is detachably mounted on a rear region (30) of a body (10) using a mechanical coupling system (40), where the electricity supplying unit is provided to increase power range. The mechanical coupling system includes a ball neck (50) that is clamped to the body, where the ball neck is fixed on the electricity supplying unit. The mechanical coupling system includes an arm for supporting the electricity supplying unit and a receiver provided on the body.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is designed such that the battery can be replaced and charged in a rapid manner, the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced, an increased stability of an optimal connection between the body and electricity supply unit is ensured, and the electricity supply unit is protected from environmental influences.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle.    Body (10)    Electric motor (20)    Battery (22)    Rear region (30)    Mechanical coupling system (40)    Ball neck (50)    Electricity supplying unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing battery case with metallic portion and electrolytic solution having lithium ion which is made to touch the positive electrode board, negative electrode plate and metallic portion. The voltage is supplied between positive electrode board and metallic portion, to make positive electrode board to positive electrode potential and metallic portion to negative electrode potential. The electric current is supplied between metallic portion and positive electrode board through electrolytic solution.    USE - Deterioration recovery method of lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle and portable electronic device such as notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of resistance of the positive electrode board or negative electrode plate can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the deterioration recovery process of lithium ion secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure (84) has lower side mount element (88) which fixes the end plate (48a) to vehicle side frame element (86). An upper side mount element (90) fixes the end plate (48b) to the vehicle side frame element. The upper side mount element has an opening (100) that is formed for positioning supplemental equipments for fuel cells.    USE - Attachment structure of fuel cell stack for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be fixed reliably and firmly with respect to the vehicle. The space efficiency of the vehicle is improved and the size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the attachment structure.    End plates (48a,48b)    Attachment structure (84)    Lower side mount element (88)    Upper side mount element (90)    Opening (100)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical hydrogen pump (24) which extracts hydrogen recycled as anode gas from anode waste gas discharged from fuel cell, when gas of larger mean velocity moves longer mean distance in reaction surface top. The electrochemical hydrogen pump (25) which extracts hydrogen recycled as anode gas from anode waste gas from which hydrogen is extracted by the pump (24), when the gas of slower mean velocity moves shorter mean distance in reaction surface top. The shut-off valves (44,45) turn ON/OFF the discharge of anode waste gas in pump (24) out of the system.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of hydrogen discharged out of the system can be controlled, so that the perforation of catalyst layer can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (11)    Electric power generation unit (12)    Fuel cell (20)    Electrochemical hydrogen pumps (24,25)    Shut-off valves (44,45)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode active material layers (34,44) containing the binder such as water-insoluble polymer are formed on the surface of positive and negative electrode collectors (32,42). The crystallinity degree of the binder is high.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing), hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The high-rate characteristics and cycling characteristics of the battery are excellent even when the charging and discharging operation of the battery is performed by heavy current and decline in the capacity maintenance factor is reduced. The increase in internal resistance of the battery can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode collector (32)    Positive electrode active material layer (34)    Negative electrode collector (42)    Negative electrode active material layer (44)    Separator (50)    Lithium ion battery (100)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has positive and negative electrode collectors (31,32) that are arranged in preset manner. The negative and positive electrodes (43,44) are formed on one surface of the positive and negative electrode collectors in thickness direction respectively. A sealing structure (41) is arranged between the positive and negative electrode collectors. A temperature control flow path is provided in the positive electrode collector.    USE - Lithium ion battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured lithium ion battery can be designed easily at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (30)    Positive and negative electrode collectors (31,32)    Gel polymer electrode (40)    Sealing structure (41)    Negative and positive electrodes (43,44)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming negative electrode layer to occlude lithium ion in the surface of collector consisting of metal. A separator is provided between positive electrode and negative electrode (3). The lithium ion inside the negative electrode layer is occluded by the pre-doping process. A protective layer is formed in the surface of metallic lithium formed by using lithium ion supply source.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrochemical capacitor (claimed) used for electrical storage of battery in hybrid car, fuel-cell vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor with high reliability and high energy density is manufactured efficiently, by increasing the electric potential of negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vapor deposition installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (3)    Unwinding portion (10)    Lithium membrane formation portion (11)    Protective layer formation portion (12)    Winding unit (13)
NOVELTY - The capacitor module has box-type housing (2) that accommodates several electrical double layer capacitors (1). Cooling fans (4a,4b) are installed at the front side and rear side of box-type housing respectively. A shock absorbing material (3) is installed in the space between two capacitors for relieving the impact added to the capacitors.    USE - Capacitor module for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor can be cooled efficiently by the air supplied from cooling fans, so that increase in temperature of internal electrode of capacitor can be suppressed and service lifetime of capacitor can be increased. The reliability of capacitor module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the capacitor module.    Electrical double layer capacitor (1)    Current collection terminals (1a)    Box-type housing (2)    Shock absorbing material (3)    Cooling fans (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - The system has an ammonia decomposition apparatus (1) which decomposes the ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen. A fuel cell (2) which is an anion exchange type fuel cell, takes out the hydrogen as fuel with the isomerism solution apparatus. The ammonia decomposition apparatus has an ammonia decomposition band (5) which is installed in the distribution type reactor (3) in the downstream of ammonia oxidizing band (4).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of ammonia oxidation reaction can be adjusted according to apparatus inlet port gas temperature so that efficient ammonia decomposition is achieved. The combustion waste is collected efficiently and can be used for vaporization of liquid ammonia by heating to a predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Ammonia decomposition apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Distribution type reactor (3)    Ammonia oxidizing band (4)    Ammonia decomposition band (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (S) has several laminated unit cells (10) each of which has anode side and cathode side separators (30A,30B) arranged on both surfaces of electrolyte electrode structure. The electric current extraction terminal (41) for taking out electric current to the exterior, is provided in the cathode side separator. The electrical conductivity of material of electric current extraction terminal is higher than the electrical conductivity of material of cathode side separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation of electric current extraction terminal can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Unit cells (10)    Anode side separator (30A)    Cathode side separator (30B)    Electric current extraction terminal (41)    Fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a discharge resistance unit (58) connected to fuel cell that produces electric energy by electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, for discharging electric power from fuel cell. A coil-shaped resistor (76) is placed at the upper portion of container (74) provided in discharge resistance unit. The container has an opening (80) formed in the inclined surface (74d) which is inclined with respect to installation surface (74c). A connecting terminal (78a) is placed at lower portion of the container and connected to resistor.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell system that improves installation property and ensures favorable maintainability of discharge resistance unit can be easily provided, while ensuring installation of discharge resistance unit within narrow space. Operation performed inside the container can be easily visually recognized, while improving operability in a favorable manner. Attachment and removal of connecting terminal from the opening can be easily performed using simple procedures. Generation of high electric potential during starting of fuel cell stack before connecting load can be easily prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of internal structure of discharge resistance unit of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Discharge resistance unit (58)    Container (74)    Installation surface (74c)    Inclined surface (74d)    Coil-shaped resistor (76)    Connecting terminals (78a,78b)    Opening (80)
NOVELTY - A cooling circuit (10) has radiator (18) that cools cooling fluid for cooling fuel cell (12). Air conditioning circuit (30) has heater core (36) which heats air sent to vehicle interior. Valve (60) switches connection between cooling circuit and air conditioning circuit based on detecting temperature of cooling fluid. ECU (50) estimates emitted heat amount of fuel cell and estimates heat release amount of radiator and heat core. ECU controls fuel cell to increase emitted heat amount, when estimated emitted heat amount is smaller than estimated heat release amount.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the cooling fluid for cooling fuel cell is controlled with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling circuit (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Radiator (18)    Air conditioning circuit (30)    Heater core (36)    ECU (50)    Switching valve (60)
NOVELTY - The battery (301) has electric power generation elements which are accommodated in battery exterior consisting of insulating material. The gas from electric power generation elements is emitted to external air. A conductive layer (202) is arranged at vicinity of gas exhaust hole. A varistor (302), Zener diode or capacitor is arranged between conductive layer and terminals of negative electrode or battery electrode.    USE - Battery used for starting engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage current from electric power generation elements, can be suppressed without using switching element measuring apparatus, control apparatus controlling battery voltage and static electricity grounded for negative electrode terminal such that simple and reliable battery can be obtained at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery.    Unit cell (101)    Conductive layer (202)    Connection line (204)    Battery (301)    Varistor (302)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell stack (11) containing a separator (50) with which a hydrogen flow path (51) is formed. A controller controls the drive state of hydrogen pump (24) and stops generating mode, and performs a scavenging-air driving. The controller drives a hydrogen pump in a direction opposite to the time of a generating mode by making time obtained by dividing the circulation volume of hydrogen gas by the scavenging-air flow volume of hydrogen pump into the longest scavenging time, and performs reversal scavenging air when stopping a generating mode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in factory, office building, home.    ADVANTAGE - The stagnation the water in the hydrogen passage outlet of separator can be prevented by short-time scavenging-air driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Hydrogen pump (24)    Separator (50)    Hydrogen flow path (51)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (2) containing separator and electrolytic membrane. A temperature sensor (4) detects the temperature of fuel cells after completing the driving of fuel cell system. The control unit estimates the internal water content of fuel cell based on detected temperature of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The internal water content of fuel cell can be estimated accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for estimation method of internal water content of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack in which temperature sensor is attached.    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Temperature sensor (4)    Manifold of entrance side of oxidant gas (15a)    Membrane electrode assembly (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has winding electrode (20) whose side surfaces are provided positive and negative electrode active material layer non-formation regions (36,46) in which respective positive and negative electrode collector lamination structures (35,45) are formed. The lamination structures are connected to respective positive and negative electrode current collection terminals (37,47) by ultrasonic welding, respectively. The depression of welding recesses (60,70) formed in surface side of lamination structures is deeper than that formed in surface side of terminals.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium, nickel-hydrogen and nickel cadmium secondary batteries used in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in personal computer, portable terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength of positive and negative electrode collector lamination structures with respective positive and negative electrode current collection terminals can be improved. The crack or fracture of positive and negative electrode current collection terminals can be prevented. The secondary battery having excellent characteristics and quality can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Winding electrode (20)    Positive electrode collector lamination structure (35)    Positive electrode active material layer non-formation region (36)    Positive electrode current collection terminal (37)    Negative electrode collector lamination structure (45)    Negative electrode active material layer non-formation region (46)    Negative electrode current collection terminal (47)    Welding recesses (60,70)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has external positive and negative terminals (460,860) and internal positive and negative terminals (420,820) that are arranged at inner and outer sides of case (20) respectively. The internal and external insulation structures (50,60) are arranged to insulate internal and external terminals and case respectively. The internal insulation structure is provided with an extension unit (540) that is extended from an attaching unit (520). A gas guide groove (542) of extension unit is arranged at lower surface of attaching unit for guiding gas to safety valve.    USE - Sealed secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric motor used in motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured sealed secondary battery is designed easily so that sealed condition is maintained inside the container steadily while adjusting the internal pressure of the case. The extension unit is contact with outer periphery of the electrode structure so that force added to electrode structure is relieved. Hence damage caused to the electrode structure is prevented. The number of components is reduced so that manufacturing cost is reduced while reducing the size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sealed secondary battery.    Case (20)    Internal and external insulation structures (50,60)    Internal positive and negative terminals (420,820)    External positive and negative terminals (460,860)    Attaching unit (520)    Extension unit (540)    Gas guide groove (542)
NOVELTY - A battery case (20) accommodates the electrode structure (80) and electrolyte. A sealing element (50) is attached to peripheral portion surrounding the terminal extraction hole in case. An electrode terminal (30) has rivet portion (32) penetrated into through hole (52) of sealing element and extraction hole of case. The rivet portion is crimped so that sealing element is compressed along terminal axial direction, so that angle between upper end surface of crimped region of rivet portion and plane perpendicular to terminal axial direction is in the range of 2-15 degrees .    USE - Closed-type battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of terminal extraction hole is ensured. The impact of load with respect to rivet portion of electrode terminal can be suppressed. The stability of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the principal portion of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (20)    Electrode terminal (30)    Rivet portion (32)    Sealing element (50)    Through hole (52)    Electrode structure (80)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive/negative electrode terminal that is welded to positive/negative electrode edge portion (301,302) respectively. The tensile strength of positive electrode collector (322) is lower than that of negative electrode collector (342). The distance from end (324A) of positive electrode compound material layer (324) to positive electrode terminal welding portion (42) is larger than distance from end (344A) of negative electrode compound material layer (344) to negative electrode terminal welding portion (82).    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen secondary battery, nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tensile strength of positive electrode collector is lower than that of negative electrode collector, the yield and welding strength are improved, and raise of material cost and size are reduced. The generation of damage in collector or electrode terminal welding portion is eliminated, hence the strong battery against impact, vibration, etc, is produced. Therefore, the battery excellent in productivity and reliability are obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of positive-negative electrode sheet, separator sheet and welding position of electrode terminal.    Positive electrode terminal welding portion (42)    Negative electrode terminal welding portion (82)    Positive electrode edge portion (301)    Negative electrode edge portion (302)    Positive electrode collector (322)    Positive electrode compound material layer (324)    Ends (324A,344A)    Negative electrode collector (342)    Negative electrode compound material layer (344)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a cooling fluid flow path (14) formed in an outer side of a fuel cell edge portion. A cooling fluid supply manifold (16a) connected with the stacked cell (12) supplies a cooling fluid for cooling the fuel cell to the cooling fluid flow path. The amount adjustment mechanism (24) comprising valve (20) and spring (22) adjusts flow volume of the cooling fluid so that the dynamic pressure of the cooling fluid is increased while reducing the flow volume of the cooling fluid.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be cooled effectively and the temperature variation of the stacked cell is reduced since the cooling fluid flow volume is adjusted efficiently by using a simple and inexpensive structure. Increase in power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Stacked cell (12)    Cooling fluid flow path (14)    Cooling fluid supply manifold (16a)    Valve (20)    Spring (22)    Amount adjustment mechanism (24)
NOVELTY - The cooler (1) has a casing (2) with exhaust port (2a) formed in upper side and inlet port (2b) formed in lower side of heat exchanger element (3). The cooling fans (4) are arranged along upper direction of the heat exchanger element. The casing is supported along the upper end (5a) of supporting legs (5). The lower end (5b) of the supporting leg is supported in support portion (6) which is arranged at the upper end of the supporting leg.    USE - Air cooler for fuel cell power generating device installed in business complex, city area, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The number of loading table for air cooler can be reduced since the lower end of the supporting leg is supported in support portion, while supporting the air coolers and the length of the supporting leg is adjusted. The transport cost of the coolers is reduced and generation of noise can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the air cooler. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air coolers (1)    Casing (2)    Exhaust port (2a)    Inlet port (2b)    Heat exchanger element (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Supporting leg (5)    Upper end of supporting leg (5a)    Lower end of supporting leg (5b)    Support portion (6)
NOVELTY - An electrode contains polarizing electrode material and binder in voids of aluminum porous sintered compact. The sintered compact has three-dimensional network structure metal frame. The voids are contained in the metal bone panel. Aluminum-titanium compound is dispersed in the metal frame. A conductive support agent is further provided in the voids.    USE - Electrode is used for manufacturing electrical double layer type capacitor (claimed) and lithium ion battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrical double layer type capacitor having high density and excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the electrode; and    (2) manufacture of electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a current collector (200); an intrinsically electron-conducting adhesive (202) on a surface of the current collector; an electrocatalyst (204) that is bonded to the current collector by the electron-conducting adhesive; and an ionomer layer in contact to the electrocatalyst.    USE - Electrode for fuel cell used in electrically powered cars (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is more efficient, less expensive to manufacture and durable, can deliver higher current densities with lower polarizations, and can be operated in concentrated solutions of hydrogen peroxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an intrinsically electron-conducting adhesive for bonding electrocatalysts comprising intrinsically electron-conducting polymer(s), dopant(s), and tackifier(s); and    (2) a fuel cell comprising an anode, an electrolyte and a cathode comprising a current collector; an electron-conducting adhesive on a surface of the current collector; an electrocatalyst that is bonded to the current collector by the electron-conducting adhesive; and an ionomer layer (210) in contact to the electrocatalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portion of a hydrogen peroxide cathode.    Current collector (200)    Electron-conducting adhesive (202)    Electrocatalyst (204)    Metal black catalyst (206)    Ionomer layer (210)
NOVELTY - The drive circuit has a stator core positioned facing a rotor magnet. A control circuit (5) controls the electric current flowing into an armature winding (1) by turning switching elements (SW1,SW2) to ON/OFF state. A capacitor (C1) is connected between gate-source electrodes, to carry out ON/OFF inversion of a FET (2a) according to height of voltages of the capacitor, which changes according to charging/discharging state and threshold voltage. The motor output is changed by changing the electrostatic capacitance value of the capacitor.    USE - Drive circuit of direct current (DC) brushless motor such as single phase DC brushless motor used in fuel cell apparatus, heat pump apparatus, etc. Can also be used in three-phase full wave type DC brushless motor.    ADVANTAGE - The on-duty of a FET is changed by an easy circuit structure, without using the control circuit of a complicated circuit structure like a pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit. The motor output can be changed by an easy circuit structure. The switch elements can be shared among several capacitors, so that the number of switch elements can be reduced and cost reduction can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the drive circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Armature winding (1)    FET (2a)    Control circuit (5)    Capacitor (C1)    Switching elements (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has low speed charging unit (4) which is connected to alternating current (AC) power supply unit (3), with phase difference of 30 degrees through transformer (40). The low speed charging unit has direct current unit having three-phase diode bridges (43,53) which are connected with AC power supply unit. A step-down chopper circuit or step-up chopper circuit is connected to output side of direct current unit. The chopper circuit is parallelly connected with input side of battery (5) or high capacitance capacitor.    USE - Quick-charge apparatus for charging battery and capacitor used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of large number of high-speed semiconductor switching element can be reduced, by providing three-phase diode bridges. The switching loss can be reduced and ripple of charging current flowing into battery can be suppressed. High rate electric current can be acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of low speed charging unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    AC power supply unit (3)    Low speed charging unit (4)    Battery (5)    Transformer (40)    Three-phase diode bridges (43,53)
NOVELTY - The heat supply apparatus has an inverter (21) that controls the operation of motor (102). A heat exchanger (140) consists of power element (210) and heater (40) positioned inside housing (141) for changing the amount of heat emitted from heat generating element.    USE - Heat supply apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat exchanger consists of power element and heater positioned inside housing for changing the amount of heat emitted from heat generating element, the power element can be protected efficiently and desired amount of heat can be supplied by heat supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat exchanger in heat supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (21)    Heater (40)    Motor (102)    Heat exchanger (140)    Housing (141)    Power element (210)
NOVELTY - Gas diffusion electrode comprises electroconductive base material, main catalyst particles formed on electroconductive base material and co-catalyst layer. The electroconductive particle comprises at least metal including platinum (Pt) and iridium (Ir). The main catalyst particle comprises at least one type of metal and/or metal oxide chosen from lanthanide metal and valve metal, and co-catalyst layer comprises at least one type of metal and/or metal oxide including tantalum (Ta) and titanium (Ti).    USE - The gas diffusion electrode is useful for fuel cell in electrochemical process or electrolysis, preferably brine electrolysis for performing oxidation and reduction reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is inexpensive. The generation of active oxygen species of hydrogen peroxide is suppressed, and hence deterioration of electrode is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gas diffusion electrode comprises electroconductive base material, main catalyst particles formed on electroconductive base material and co-catalyst layer. The electroconductive particle comprises at least one metal chosen from silver (Ag) or its oxide, platinum (Pt), iridium (Ir), rubidium (Ru) and palladium (Pd). The main catalyst particle comprises at least one type of metal and/or metal oxide chosen from lanthanide metal and valve metal, and co-catalyst layer comprises at least one type of metal and/or metal oxide chosen from tantalum (Ta), titanium (Ti), niobium (Nb), zirconium (Zr) and tungsten (W). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the above-cited gas diffusion electrode.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a desiccant actuating apparatus that activates a desiccant (24) which is in close proximity to the desiccant actuating apparatus and a fuel cell (20). A processor (12) transmits a signal to activate the desiccant actuating apparatus. The processor includes a database (14) that stores a lookup table (16) including previously stored values for fuel cell operating characteristics.    USE - System for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics in mobile communication device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operating characteristic of the fuel is managed effectively by adjusting the humidity or the temperature around the critical portions of a fuel cell such that the efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics of a fuel cell within a mobile communication device; and    (2) computer readable medium storing instructions for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics of a fuel cell within a mobile communication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics in mobile communication device.    System for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics in mobile communication device (10)    Processor (12)    Database (14)    Lookup table (16)    Fuel cell (20)    Desiccant (24)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an anode conductive element (11) arranged inside a reaction trough frame (10), with an anode conductive bump (110) protruding from the frame. A metallic fastener (13) is arranged on the surfaces of the frame and a cathode conductive element (12) that covers the openings in the frame. An opening is formed in the fastener to expose the portions of the cathode conductive element and the frame. The fastener is provided with a cathode conductive bump (131), such that the device provides electricity by the anode and/or cathode conductive bump.    USE - Battery device for use in vehicle, aircraft and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery device is simplified, so the cost is reduced and the battery device can be rapidly packaged, disassembled and recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of packaging battery device; and    (2) method of dissembling and recycling battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery device.    Battery device (1)    Reaction trough frame (10)    Anode conductive element (11)    Cathode conductive element (12)    Metallic fastener (13)    Anode conductive bump (110)    Cathode conductive bump (131)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (20) which is partially provided with a safety valve (40) having thinner portion (42) than peripheral portion of safety valve. A portion of safety valve surrounding the thin portion is provided with a slit (80) to prevent heat conduction from other portion of case of thin portion.    USE - Closed type battery for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The safety valve can be normally cleaved at injection valve opening pressure vicinity preset without received by the influence of heating during welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the safety valve of sealed battery.    Case (20)    Safety valve (40)    Thin portion (42)    Groove portion (70)    Slit (80)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a rotor horizontally arranged in a driving direction and comprising a metallic rotor tube (2) opened from front and back. The metallic rotor tube is held at front and rear ends (3, 4) by a smooth bearing (6), which does not restrict opening cross-sections of the rotor tube. The rotor tube is externally covered with magnet/permanent magnet over a certain length. Thickness, type and number of the magnet depend on desired performance of the generator. A coil winding (9) is attached at a magnet assembly. A hopper (13) is attached on a front opening of the tube.    USE - Power generator for charging a battery of a front panel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is horizontally arranged in the driving direction and comprises the metallic rotor tube opened from front and back, thus charging the battery of the front panel vehicle without investing additional energy, and clearly extending the duration of the power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generator.    Power generator (1)    Metallic rotor tube (2)    Front end (3)    Rear end (4)    Smooth bearing (6)    Coil winding (9)    Hopper (13)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has upper structure layer (11) including upper rectangular blocks (13) and lower structure layer (12) including lower rectangular blocks (14). The upper structure layer faces the lower structure layer. An upper boundary portion (15) is provided between upper rectangular blocks and a lower boundary portion (16) is provided between lower rectangular blocks so that the rectangular blocks are not overlapped with each other.    USE - Foundation structure for installation of transformer, domestic fuel cell cogeneration system, hot water storage. Can also be used in factory, shop, house, and for outdoor unit of air conditioner, boiler, tank, water heater, operating panel, large sized signboard and automatic vending machine.    ADVANTAGE - The foundation structure can respond to the diversity of installation flexibly while achieving easy construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the foundation structure.    Foundation structure (10)    Upper structure layer (11)    Lower structure layer (12)    Upper rectangular block (13)    Lower rectangular block (14)    Upper boundary portion (15)    Lower boundary portion (16)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains graphitized carbon powder and oxycarbonitride of niobium or oxycarbonitride of titanium as active material.    USE - Catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high oxygen reducing ability, and is economical. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell using catalyst has excellent durability, and reduced consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has cathode catalyst layer containing catalyst.
NOVELTY - An electrode plate has a film (2) covering the whole surface of a synthetic resin sheet having desired external shape. The film contains carbonaceous material or carbon material as main component and has thickness of 0.5-0.2 mm and electrical resistance value of less than 1 ohm/cm2. The synthetic resin sheet has thickness of 0.2-0.5 mm.    USE - Electrode plate is used for redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate is economically and easily manufactured, and has low electric resistance and reduced thickness. The redox flow cell is compact. The permeation of electrolyte solution to the film of electrode plate is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of structural component used in manufacture of electrode plate.    Base plate (1)    Film (2)    Triangular-shaped portion of film (2a-2d)
NOVELTY - An aluminum powder is mixed with sintering-aid powder comprising titanium and/or hydrogenated titanium, to obtain aluminum-mixed raw material powder. Obtained product is mixed with water-soluble resin binder, water, plasticizer chosen from polyhydric alcohol, ether, ester, and water-insoluble 5-8C hydrocarbon organic solvent, to obtain viscous composition which is molded and foamed on aluminum foil (8), to produce preform which is heated at specific temperature in non-oxidative atmosphere, to produce aluminum complex (16) comprising aluminum porous sintered compact (15).    USE - Manufacture of aluminum complex used for anode collector of lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicles, electrical double layer-type capacitor, heat sink for light-emitting diodes, and radiators.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the aluminum complex has high output characteristics and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aluminum powder is mixed with sintering-aid powder comprising titanium and/or hydrogenated titanium to obtain aluminum-mixed raw material powder. The obtained product is mixed with water-soluble resin binder, water, plasticizer chosen from polyhydric alcohol, ether, ester, and water-insoluble 5-8C hydrocarbon organic solvent, to obtain viscous composition. The viscous composition is molded on an aluminum foil or an aluminum sheet, to produce a preform. The molded product is heated at a temperature calculated by formula: (Tm-10) degrees C to 685 degrees C (where, Tm is a temperature at which aluminum mixed raw material start to melt) in a non-oxidative atmosphere, to produce aluminum complex comprising aluminum porous sintered compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of aluminum complex.    Aluminum foil (8)    Aluminum porous sintered compact (15)    Aluminum complex (16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an electric motor (4) operating on a drive axle (3) of vehicle wheels (2). Generators (7) are connected to a rechargeable high-voltage battery (5) i.e. lithium-ion battery, and are coupled to the vehicle wheels for generating electrical energy for self-charging of the high-voltage battery based on rotational movements of the vehicle wheels. A fuel cell stack is electrically connected with the electric motor and/or the high-voltage battery for provision of additional electrical energy, where the fuel cell stack is connected to a hydrogen tank. Wind powered generators or generators converting vehicle vibration to electricity can also be used.    USE - Electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generators are connected to the rechargeable high-voltage battery and coupled to the vehicle wheels for generating the electrical energy for self-charging of the high-voltage battery based on the rotational movement of the vehicle wheels, thus increasing an operating range of the motor vehicle, while eliminating intermediate external recharging at a stationary charging station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric drive for a motor vehicle with drive energy provided by a rechargeable high-voltage battery and generators associated with vehicle wheels for self-charging of the battery.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle wheels (2)    Drive axle (3)    Electric motor (4)    Rechargeable high-voltage battery (5)    Generators (7)
NOVELTY - The dual energy storage has electrochemical accumulator and integrated capacitor function. The intrinsic capacity of ion-conducting cover layers of electrode materials in an electrochemical battery, particularly lithium ion battery is increased by generating additional double layers by increasing the interface between electrolyte and electrode materials against conventional lithium ion battery with intrinsic capacity to an integral double-layer capacitor connected in parallel with battery cells.    USE - Dual energy storage for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic capacity of ion-conducting cover layers of electrode materials in an electrochemical battery, particularly lithium ion battery is increased by generating additional double layers by increasing the interface between electrolyte and electrode materials against conventional lithium ion battery with intrinsic capacity to an integral double-layer capacitor connected in parallel with battery cells, and thus enables maintaining the maximum battery voltage in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The device has a plate-shaped conductor-connection portion (33) in a connection element (31) that is contacted parallel to a conductor board (25). The plate-shaped element connection portions (35a,35b) are contacted parallel to semiconductor elements (11,13). The duplication regions (D) in the conductor connection portion and element connection portion are overlapped with each other when viewed from the direction orthogonal to conductor board. The conductor connection portion and element connection portion are joined by laser welding in the duplication region.    USE - Semiconductor device such as inverter apparatus for controlling rotary electric machine of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in controlling fixed type air-conditioner installation.    ADVANTAGE - The duplication regions in conductor and element connection portions are overlapped with each other when viewed from the direction orthogonal to conductor board such that the irradiation of laser beam to the semiconductor element is suppressed when the conductor board and conductor-connection portion are joined by laser welding. Hence the conduction of radioactive heat to the semiconductor element is suppressed at the time of laser welding and the damage of the semiconductor element is avoided. The conductor connection portion and element connection portion are joined by laser welding in the duplication region such that the size of the inverter apparatus is reduced and energizing amount between conductor board and semiconductor element is secured favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the switching module of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor elements (11,13)    Conductor board (25)    Connection element (31)    Conductor-connection portion (33)    Element connection portions (35a,35b)    Duplication region (D)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion unit (10) has positive (p) type and negative (n) type thermoelectric conversion elements (11,12), and a connection conductor which electrically connects the conversion elements to take out electromotive force produced in each conversion element as one power supply. An airtight container (15) stores and seals the thermoelectric conversion unit such that minimum humidity is maintained. The porosity of each conversion element is 10-60%.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion unit of electric power generating apparatus used for electric equipments like water meter, and fuel cell system using solar energy power generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The time of first-time electric power generation can be maintained, while preventing the fall of electric power generation amount, when the device is used repeatedly or for a long period of time, with a low cost structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric conversion unit (10)    Thermoelectric conversion elements (11,12)    Thermoelectric conversion mechanism (13)    Thermoelectric conversion structure (14)    Airtight container (15)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a series charging unit including several capacitors connected in series and carry out charging at the starting time of braking regeneration of vehicle. An individual charging unit includes a capacitor connected independently with respect to the alternating current (AC) dynamo, to charge after the serial charging. A parallel charging unit includes several capacitors connected in parallel, to carry out charging after the individual charging.    USE - Capacitor charging control apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection form of a capacitor is switched from serial connection to individual connection at the time of braking regeneration, so that the peak value deceleration-acceleration by voltage change of capacitor can be lowered, sudden acceleration change can be suppressed, and braking force can be smoothed. Hence deterioration of operability and fuel-consumption deterioration by the increase of a tread of an accelerator can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capacitor charging control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the operation of the capacitor charging control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electric current sensor (121) detects electric current of reactor (L). The electric current sensor obtains several detected values at different timings from center timing of ON or OFF period of switching element (S1). An electronic control unit (20) detects capacitance change of the reactor based on reference value regarding the detected values in case the capacitance of the reactor is predetermined value.    USE - Apparatus for detecting capacitance change of reactor of voltage transducer e.g. voltage rise type DC-DC voltage converter for power source system e.g. fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in electric equipment such as personal computer, mobile telephone, audio-video equipment for fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The change of capacitance of reactor can be detected and generation of abnormality of switching element by the abnormality of reactor electric current resulting from the capacitance change can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the detection circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control unit (20)    Detection circuit (30A)    Electric current sensor (121)    Reactor (L)    Switching element (S1)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains platinum and metallic elements other than platinum. The ratio of peak intensity (Y) of absorption edge of X-ray absorption spectrum in which the platinum-containing catalyst is normalized with respect to the peak intensity of the absorption edge of the X-ray absorption spectrum in which 10 mu m-thick platinum single-metal foil is normalized, and molar ratio (X) of sum total of metallic elements other than the platinum with respect to platinum, satisfies specific relation.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for portable information machine, household use and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high activity, and provides fuel cell having excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains platinum and metallic elements other than platinum. The ratio of peak intensity (Y) of PtLIII absorption edge of X-ray absorption spectrum in which the platinum-containing catalyst is normalized with respect to the peak intensity of the PtLIII absorption edge of the X-ray absorption spectrum in which 10 mu m-thick platinum single-metal foil is normalized, and molar ratio (X) of sum total of metallic elements other than the platinum with respect to platinum, satisfies the relation: Y=0.144X+1.060, when x is 0.1-1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell, which has an electrode containing catalyst.
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit has a battery connection (100) for connection with the positive contact of a battery (102) and a condenser connection (104) for connection with the positive contact of a condenser (106) of high capacity. A drive control connection (110) is connected with the battery connection and the condenser connection, for connection with a drive control (114) for a driving motor (112) of the floor conveyor.    USE - Power supply circuit for floor conveyor.    ADVANTAGE - The drive control connection is connected with the battery connection and the condenser connection, for connection with a drive control for a driving motor of the floor conveyor, and hence ensures power supply circuit with an improved energy management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating power supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply circuit.    Battery connection (100)    Battery (102)    Condenser connection (104)    Condenser (106)    Drive control connection (110)    Driving motor (112)    Drive control (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves including fluorescent material (40) with solvent (36) in electrode slurry (30A). The electrode slurry produced at fluorescent including process, is irradiated by fluorescent material. The mixture condition of electrode slurry is tested based on light of light-emitted fluorescent material.    USE - Method for testing electrode slurry for battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-metal hydride battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed), personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture condition of constituent can be detected directly based on light emitted from fluorescent material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) inspection apparatus;    (2) stirring apparatus;    (3) battery; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of test apparatus of electrode slurry.    Electrode slurry (30A)    Solvent (36)    Fluorescent material (40)    Observation apparatus (200)    Test apparatus (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery has a seal element (14) with a flow path (201). A pool section to store electrolyte is extended towards the side of electric power generation element and connected to flow path. A flow path opening is formed at the side of interior space of flow path and opened towards the electric power generation element. Another flow path opening is formed at the side of exterior space of flow path and sealed by the seal element.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. bipolar thin battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility to retain the flow of electrolyte solution in pool section, in response to discharge of gas from flow path can be ensured effectively and the leakage of electrolyte solution from pool section can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Seal element (14)    Discharge element (20)    Positive electrode (132)    Flow path (201)
NOVELTY - The generator has a turbine wind power generation blade (4) arranged at a top part of a motor vehicle (6). An upper side of the turbine wind power generation blade is provided with a rectification cover (5). An upper side of the rectification cover is provided with a sliding double-layer solar power generator. A layer solar panel (1) is fixed at an upper side of the rectification cover. Another layer solar panel (2) and a third layer solar panel (3) are movably connected at an upper side of the former layer solar panel for performing expanding and contracting functions.    USE - Solar wind power generator for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is rational in design, and has high power generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar wind power generator.    Layer solar panels (1-3)    Turbine wind power generation blade (4)    Rectification cover (5)    Motor vehicle (6)
NOVELTY - The box (1) has an electric heating element (3), a temperature control switch (4) and a hand switch (5) that are connected to anode and cathode of a storage battery that are placed in the box. The electric heating element and the temperature control switch are fixed on a weaved article (6) that is placed in a gap of the box, where temperature of the temperature control switch is 10-65 degrees centigrade. The electric heating element is an electric heating wire/positive temperature coefficient (PTC)/conductive coating/electric heating film.    USE - Automatic temperature control box for plumbic acid storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric bicycle, cars, ships, railways, telecommunication base stations and medical fields.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is inexpensive, accessible in raw material, and has prolonged service life and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic temperature control box.    Automatic temperature control box (1)    Electric heating element (3)    Temperature control switch (4)    Hand switch (5)    Weaved article (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric core arranged in a shell and provided with 2-20 columnar winding cores that are arranged in parallel. A gap is formed among each columnar winding core. The shell is provided with a square steel or aluminum shell, where two symmetric inner sides of the square shell are provided with a positive and a negative electrode connecting belt connected with the winding core. The positive and negative electrode connecting belts are connected with positive and negative electrode connecting poles, respectively. The poles are welded at two sides of the shell.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to dynamoelectric bicycle, dynamoelectric motorcycle, power assisting vehicle and car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has more stable electric structure and better radiating property, and can reduce the inner resistance of the battery to provide stable electric property of the battery. An outer part of the battery can be fixed conveniently and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gap among each column electric core arranged in parallel is provided with a corrosion-preventing filling material, which is made of poly propylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) plastic. The positive electrode connecting belt in the shell and the positive electrode connecting pole outside the shell are riveted by an aluminum rivet. The negative electrode connecting belt in the shell and the negative electrode connecting pole outside the shell are riveted by a copper rivet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The accumulator has a battery jar (4) internally provided with multiple plate groups, and a battery cover (3) covering the battery jar. The plate groups comprise multiple positive plates (7) and negative plates (5) which are separated by partitions (6) that comprise ultra-glass fiber boards. The battery cover is provided with a vent valve (9) and a leading-out wire (2) that is connected to the plate groups. A cover piece (1) is covered above the battery cover. The positive plates are connected together by cylinder manifolds (8).    USE - Sealed lead acid accumulator for a high-voltage electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery jar is internally provided with eight plate groups, so that the voltage of each monomer battery in the accumulator battery reaches 16V, which reduces the usage amount of the monomer battery in the whole accumulator battery, improves work efficiency of the battery producing process, and decreases the material cost of the whole group of battery. The accumulator is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial-sectional perspective view of a sealed lead acid accumulator.    Cover piece (1)    Leading-out wire (2)    Battery cover (3)    Battery jar (4)    Negative plates (5)    Partitions (6)    Positive plates (7)    Cylinder manifolds (8)    Vent valve (9)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains copper-supported carrier (10) containing alumina as main component, and pillars (12) joined along axial direction of coil-shaped tube material (11). The coil-shaped tube material is helically wound with predetermined interval between pillars.    USE - Catalyst is used for modifying dimethyl ether during manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas (claimed) used for producing ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent performance and strength, favorable surface area, and reduced pressure loss. The hydrogen-containing gas is efficiently manufactured using catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas, which involves reacting dimethyl ether and water in presence of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view, top view and sectional view of the catalyst.    Carrier (10)    Coil-shaped tube material (11)    Pillars (12)    Through-hole (13)
NOVELTY - The bassinet has suspended ropes (3) arranged on two ends of a bassinet, and a soft cushion coat (4) positioned on a bed surface of the bassinet. Multiple solar photovoltaic panels are installed on a ceiling, a side wall and front and rear cover plates of a car. The solar photovoltaic panels are connected with a rechargeable battery after connecting in series. A positive pole of the rechargeable battery is connected into a pair of electrode contacts (6) by a warmer, and a negative pole is connected as another pair of the electrode contacts.    USE - Solar intelligent bassinet for a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar intelligent bassinet.    Protective nets (1)    Suspended ropes (3)    Soft cushion coat (4)    Insulating net (5)    Electrode contacts (6)
NOVELTY - The skylight has a crystalline silicon solar battery sheet whose upper and lower face is equipped with an ethylene vinyl acetate film. An upper layer of the ethylene vinyl acetate film is equipped with a vehicle skylight toughened glass. A lower layer of the ethylene vinyl acetate film is equipped with a transparent rear panel. The vehicle skylight toughened glass is arc-shaped. The transparent rear panel is connected with a dual output line of a source. The dual output line of the source is connected with a source electrode on the crystalline silicon solar battery sheet.    USE - Solar battery skylight for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The skylight saves energy. The skylight reduces the temperature and effect generated by internal heat of the vehicle, and protects things in the vehicle. The skylight is comfortable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar battery skylight.
NOVELTY - The clamp has a number device (2) i.e. steel plate, fixed to a wire pressing clamp part (1) i.e. injection molding piece. An upper part of the wire pressing clamp part is provided with a screw hole (11). A side face of the wire pressing clamp part is provided with two through holes (12) spaced in certain distance. The screw hole is threaded with a screw for fixing the wire pressing clamp part to a battery box. The through holes are utilized for passing through connecting lines of positive and negative electrodes of a battery. The number device is provided with an electro car number.    USE - Wire pressing clamp for connecting a wire of a battery box of an electro car.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp separates the connecting lines of the positive and negative electrodes of the battery to avoid crossing situation so that short circuit of the battery is not caused by a damaged insulating cover and an aged battery connecting wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a wire pressing clamp.    Wire pressing clamp part (1)    Number device (2)    Screw hole (11)    Through holes (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a check overrunning coupler fixedly installed on a driving shaft. An inertial energy storage disk is fixedly installed on an outer circumference of the check overrunning coupler. The inertial energy storage disk is provided with a disk body that is uniformly separated into multiple radial chambers. The radial chambers are provided with a reducing slide block that is connected with an end head of reset springs. The inertial energy storage disk is provided with an output shaft.    USE - Energy storage converting device for a pure electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can store energy, and has small peak value current in starting process. The device starts a motor in low voltage and small current state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy storage converting device.
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery (1) for supplying power to a hydraulic pressure motor system (3). A control circuit (2) is equipped with a controller, which comprises of two switches. An output end of a single direction valve is connected with input and output ends of a hydraulic pressure cylinder. An output end of a sub-pipe is connected with a hydraulic pressure oil input end of a throttle valve after connected with an adjustable throttle valve. A hydraulic pressure oil output end of the throttle valve is connected with an oil box via an oil pipe.    USE - Vehicle automatic unloading system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, inexpensive and safe to operate. The hydraulic pressure motor system is continently controlled to work via controlling the two switches of the controller installed in a driving room to achieve automatic vehicle unloading and cargo box resetting of a vehicle with simple and convenient operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle automatic unloading system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Storage battery (1)    Control circuit (2)    Hydraulic pressure motor system (3)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a Controller area network (CAN) bus interface module and a wireless communication module, where the modules are connected to a data processing module, which is provided with a CPU and a memory. The CAN bus interface module is connected to the CPU in the data processing module, where the CPU obtains and processes a CAN data received by the CAN bus interface module and stores the data into memory of the CAN bus interface module. The wireless communication module is connected to the CPU.    USE - Monitoring terminal for a power accumulator of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring terminal can remotely master and manage information of the power accumulator of electric vehicle in real time, which can be mounted and used conveniently. The monitoring terminal can obtain running parameter of the power accumulator in time, which provides first-hand detail data for comparing and analyzing performance characteristics of different types of power accumulators of electric vehicles, and provides original data for synthetically analyzing and evaluating technical economy, environmental adaptation of the electrical vehicle and compares and analyzes synthetic characteristics of the electric vehicle and other energy vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a monitoring terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a wireless burglar alarm installed in a car for sensing stealing signal and sending alarm signal. The wireless burglar alarm is provided with a solar energy power supply module and a lithium battery power supply module that is charged by the solar energy power supply module. The solar energy power supply module and the lithium battery power supply module are connected to a host machine that is installed in a housing unit made of polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene and styrene material composite alloy materials.    USE - Solar-energy holly-wireless alarm system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes sunlight to work and charge the lithium battery. The lithium battery is utilized when sunlight is not sufficient, so that system is convenient, practical and environment-friendly with less energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar-energy holly-wireless alarm system ' (Drawing includes non-English language text) '.
NOVELTY - Temperature and pressure of humidifier outlet (stack inlet) air, the temperature and pressure of stack outlet air, and the relative humidity of the humidifier outlet (stack inlet) air are measured or estimated. The stoichiometric ratio of air or the amount of air supplied to the stack based on the measurement or estimation results is determined such that relative humidity of the stack outlet air is adjusted to reach a target value. The target value of relative humidity of the stack outlet air is 90-120%.    USE - Method for controlling amount of air supplied to fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles e.g. passenger automobiles including sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft including boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and other fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of air supplied to fuel cell is easily controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of method for controlling air supplied to fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air flow sensor (12)    Air blower (14)    Humidifier (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat pump, and a piping/valve network connecting a radiator, a traction battery, a cabin heat exchanger and an electric heater. Differences between temperature of the traction battery and ambient temperature are driven by ambient temperature variation, pre-conditioned while charging or using regenerative braking energy after reaching state-of-charge (SOC) limit and leveraged.    USE - Cabin and traction battery conditioning apparatus for a battery electric and extended range electric vehicle utilizing a cabin conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The differences between temperature of the traction battery and ambient temperature are leveraged, thus reducing power consumption of the cabin conditioning system, and hence increasing vehicle's driving range by improving coefficient-of-performance of a thermodynamic cycle employing better temperature level of the battery, and ensuring better thermal insulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cabin and traction battery conditioning apparatus.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a radio frequency (RF) source placed externally to send a RF signal to the sensor. The sensor converts the RF signal into electrical power via excitation of a super capacitor based circuit by utilizing RF power harvesting technology, where the super capacitor based circuit provides electrical power for a sensor circuitry and acts as a RF rechargeable battery.    USE - Wireless sensor e.g. pressure sensor and temperature sensor, for an automotive engine.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor utilizes electrical power, thus converting physical parameters such as pressure and temperature, into electrical signal. The sensor utilizes Zigbee (RTM: wireless personal area network specification) signal protocol, thus conveying sensor output via radio frequency (RF) to an external receiver module that conveys sensor information to a control module via a communications protocol such as controller area network (CAN).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a wireless sensor.
NOVELTY - The wheel has a piezoelectric ring (3) fixedly sleeved on an outer side of a wheel hub (1), where the wheel hub is made of steel. A steel outer ring (5) is fixedly sleeved on an outer circumference of the piezoelectric ring. An outer circumference of the wheel hub is sleeved by an insulating ring (2). The outer circumference of the piezoelectric ring is fixedly sleeved by another insulating ring (4). An outer circumference of another wheel hub is fixedly sleeved by the piezoelectric ring, where the latter wheel hub is made of an insulating material.    USE - Piezoelectric wheel for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel uses gravity of the car for generating electricity, recycles energy, and utilizes piezoelectric materials with high piezoelectric coefficient, and is simple in structure and scientific in design. The wheel has wider application prospects and improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a piezoelectric wheel.    Wheel hub (1)    Insulating rings (2, 4)    Piezoelectric ring (3)    Steel outer ring (5)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a micro-turbine controller for controlling an operation of a micro-turbine electric generating set according to a controller area network in a vehicle controller. A vehicle charger charges an energy storing device that is connected with an external power source. An energy managing unit monitors real-time voltage, current, temperature and electric quantity and transmits monitored information to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller controls a motor and a speed changer according to the monitored information of accelerator pedal and brake pedal sensors.    USE - Distance-increasing pure electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile avoids need of a charging process, thus improving flexibility of the vehicle, and hence reducing consumption of resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle controller is connected with the micro-turbine controller by a Controller area network wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a distance-increasing pure electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The electrical has an assembly of components to operate an electric motor (5) with a coolant system and a torque propeller. The electric motor consumes energy stored in batteries, which are recharged by a generator (1) and a dynamo (10) rotated with the movement of tires (12).    USE - Electrical system for vehicles with autonomous refueling.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical system is environmental safe and economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrical system.    Generator (1)    Electric motor (5)    Vehicle (9)    Dynamo (10)    Tires (12)
NOVELTY - The device has an automobile exhaust waste heat heater (2) connected with an air exhaust pipe (1). An injection pump (5), a thermo-acoustic heat return end cooler (6) and a thermo-acoustic heat regenerator (7) are located between an end of an acoustic capacitance pipe (3) and the automobile exhaust waste heat heater. A resonance chamber (11) is connected with a pulse pipe (13). A lower end of the pulse pipe is equipped with a pulse pipe heat end heat exchanger (18) that is connected with an air storeroom (19) through an air pipe. The air pipe is equipped with an adjusting valve (20).    USE - Thermo-acoustic refrigerating device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces temperature of exhaust discharged into atmosphere, prevents greenhouse effect and damage to ozonosphere caused by leakage of refrigerant, effectively protects environment, greatly saves energy consumption of the automobile, avoids problem of small-displacement automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermo-acoustic refrigerating device.    Air exhaust pipe (1)    Automobile exhaust waste heat heater (2)    Acoustic capacitance pipe (3)    Injection pump (5)    Thermo-acoustic heat return end cooler (6)    Thermo-acoustic heat regenerator (7)    Resonance chamber (11)    Pulse pipe (13)    Pulse pipe heat end heat exchanger (18)    Air storeroom (19)    Adjusting valve (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery frame arranged below an automobile chassis (3) and provided with a front battery frame (11) and a rear battery frame (12), which are connected with each other in series manner. Periphery of the battery frame is provided with multiple bandages (2). A top part of the battery frame and a lower surface of the automobile chassis are resisted and hoisted through the bandages. The bandages are transversely arranged on the periphery of the front battery frame and the rear battery frame along the automobile chassis in parallel.    USE - Power battery installation structure for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is firm, light-weight and inexpensive, and has better ventilating and radiating performances. The structure improves the driving comfort, prolongs service life of the power battery, simplifies installation of the power battery, and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power battery installation structure.    Bandages (2)    Automobile chassis (3)    Front battery frame (11)    Rear battery frame (12)
NOVELTY - The bus has a bus body (1) whose lower part at a tail end is provided with an engine cabin (9) and upper part is provided with a power battery cabin (5). A power battery pack (6) is installed inside the power battery cabin that is a frame type box with a rear opening. The rear opening is provided with a battery cabin bottom plate (8), a protection separator (2), a bus body ceiling (3) and left/right side walls of the bus body. The power battery pack is directly connected with the battery cabin bottom plate via bolts or a battery pack bracket (7).    USE - Hybrid public bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bus ensures full utilization of the section of a seat free zone at the bus body tail part. The bus is provided with the power battery pack in a hidden way without damaging the carriage volume, so that the power battery pack is completely separated from the carriage, which provides safety of the power battery pack for a hybrid vehicle, thus ensuring the smart design, easy configuration, reliability, and convenient detection and maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hybrid public bus.    Bus body (1)    Protection separator (2)    Bus body ceiling (3)    Power battery cabin (5)    Power battery pack (6)    Battery pack bracket (7)    Battery cabin bottom plate (8)    Engine cabin (9)
NOVELTY - The automobile support has multiple support ribs (3) arranged between an upper circular ring (1) and a lower circular ring (2). Four sides of the upper circular ring are provided with suspension ropes (4). Flexible protective screens (5) are arranged between two suspension ropes in a front of the upper circular ring. An adjustor TV is connected with a spare storage battery and an automobile storage battery. The spare storage battery and the automobile storage battery are connected with an electric sphygmomanometer (7) and an electric pulse instrument (8) of the upper circular ring.    USE - Solar automobile support for an old person, a mentally handicapped person and a disabled person.    ADVANTAGE - The protective screens protect the head of old person at the time of sudden brake. The electric sphygmomanometer and the electric pulse instrument electrified by the solar energy photovoltaic battery board can measure blood pressure and pulse of the old person effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar automobile support.    Upper circular ring (1)    Lower circular ring (2)    Support ribs (3)    Suspension ropes (4)    Flexible protective screens (5)    Electric sphygmomanometer (7)    Electric pulse instrument (8)
NOVELTY - The set has a generator arranged in a sealed sound insulation cavity of an extracting-pulling type generator cabin that is provided on a side of a news live broadcast vehicle body. The vehicle body is provided internally concave towards an end side to form a groove, and the extracting-pulling type generator cabin slides straight through the groove. An inner wall of the groove and outer walls at two sides of the extracting-pulling type generator cabin are correspondingly provided with a guide rail assembly to ensure reciprocative sliding of the extracting-pulling type generator cabin.    USE - Power generating set for a news live broadcast vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The end side of the vehicle body is provided with the extracting-pulling type generator cabin for storing the generator so that the generator can be quickly and conveniently used, thus satisfying power supply requirement of a news live broadcast vehicle. The set reduces operational noise and lowers interference during news broadcasting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a power generating set.
NOVELTY - The device has solar photovoltaic panels (1) connected with a standby rechargeable battery (E1) and an automobile rechargeable battery (E2) through a regulator (TV) after being connected in series. The rechargeable batteries are connected with a power supply end of a CPU. An output end of the CPU is connected with a base of a transistor (T), a main brake bump (6) and an oil supply bump (7) of an automobile, where an emitter of the transistor is grounded, and a collector of the transistor is connected with an LED light emitting sheet (4) and a voice chip (3).    USE - Solar collision-avoiding device for an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically supplies power by utilizing the solar photovoltaic panels, detects a front road condition through a scanning radar, transmits light-sound reminder and brakes/ reduces speed by utilizing certain measures to remind an automobile in advance to maintain certain distance. The device has safe and reliable work performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar collision-avoiding device.    Standby rechargeable battery (E1)    Automobile rechargeable battery (E2)    Transistor (T)    Regulator (TV)    Solar photovoltaic panels (1)    Voice chip (3)    LED light emitting sheet (4)    Main brake bump (6)    Oil supply bump (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchange device comprising a heat exchange device i.e. water cooling device, clung to hot surface of a flat slab structured semiconductor refrigerating device that is formed of a semiconductor refrigerating device. Another heat exchange device is clung to a cold surface of the semiconductor refrigerating device. The former heat exchange device is connected to a water storage barrel via a water inlet pipe and a water discharge pipe, where the water inlet pipe is provided with a circulating water pump.    USE - Vehicle solar refrigerating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the solar energy to cool inner side of a vehicle without starting the vehicle by using excess amount of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle solar refrigerating system.
NOVELTY - The connector has a controller (3) whose end is connected with a connector male plug component (4) via a core wire. The connector male plug component is fixed at an inner side of a through hole (11) of a battery box (1) i.e. openable backpack-type sealed container, in a detachable mode. A connector female plug component is arranged on an outer side of the battery box. An end of the connector female plug component is connected with an electric apparatus, and another end the connector female plug component is abutted with the connector male plug component via the through hole.    USE - Backpack-type battery connector for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be quickly connected, installed, used and dismounted, is convenient to carry, and can simplify operation process of the connector in the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a backpack-type battery connector.    Battery box (1)    Battery pack (2)    Controller (3)    Connector male plug component (4)    Through hole (11)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple charging units that are connected with one another in parallel, where each charging unit is equipped with a cell unit and an output control circuit. Multiple solar wafers are distributed in array on a base plate and connected in series. One of voltage stabilization diodes and a series connection branch of one of resistors are connected to an anode and a cathode of a cell unit in parallel. A collector terminal of one of transistors is connected with an emitter terminal of another transistor via one of the resistors.    USE - Solar cell charging device for an electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar cell charging device.
NOVELTY - The power output external member has two speed-reducing mechanisms detachably combined with a motor or/and a shell. Each speed-reducing mechanism comprises a first gear located on the center and connected with the axes, and multiple second gears located on the periphery of the first gear and synchronously rotated in different rotation speeds. The periphery of multiple second gears is provided with a disc. The disc is combined with the inner edge of the hub to be synchronously rotated.    USE - Power output external member for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Power output external member is environment friendly, it can be customized, can drive single wheel and/or two wheels, and it allows a rider to change power assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the environment-friendly power output external member.
NOVELTY - The wind power energy saving storage device has a wind wheel and a connection shaft. The wind wheel is formed with a round pipe, and has an inner wall axially provided with uniformly distributed non-tangential vanes. The connection shaft is set along the axial center of the wind wheel, and has a first end connected with the wind wheel by a support platform and a second end rigidly covered on the rotation shaft of a direct current generator.    USE - Wind power energy saving storage device for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Wind power energy saving storage device is environment friendly, has simple structure and high reliability and it relatively reduces cost of automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the wind power energy saving storage device for automobile.
NOVELTY - The assembly (102) has a coating formation electrode (110b) formed on an electrode connection part. A filler portion is formed on four edges of a clear junction with a polymer film (131b). A catalyst layer (112) is coated on a gas diffusion layer (111b) by an electrode sheet. The coating formation electrode is fixed in both sides of the electrode connection part of a gasket junction polymer film sheet.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is designed such that workability and productivity of a fuel cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly    (2) a system for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (102)    Coating formation electrode (110b)    Gas diffusion layer (111b)    Catalyst layer (112)    Polymer film (131b)
NOVELTY - The desuperheater has a blower assembly (1) and a cold storage machine assembly (3) connected via a pipeline. The blower assembly is fixed in a car chamber of a car. A power supply mechanism is provided whose solar battery plate is arranged on an outside head face of a shell. A storage battery is arranged in a case, where the storage battery and the solar battery plate are electrically connected via a controller. A control system, a sensor and the controller are electrically connected with each other, where the control system detects and controls the operation of the desuperheater.    USE - Stored-energy type desuperheater for a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a stored-energy type desuperheater.    Blower assembly (1)    Cold storage machine assembly (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves testing driving ranges of a capacitor and a battery. Values of each driving range are recorded. Variation sections of output end voltage and current of a transformer are determined in different driving ranges. The driving range and an initial state value of charge of the battery are determined and input to a control system. The sections about variation of voltage and current at a transformer output end are determined according to the driving range and an initial value of the state-of-charge of the battery.    USE - Capacitor and storage battery power distribution method for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables self-adaptively determining variation curves of the transformer and the capacitor working voltage and current according to the driving range pre-selected by a driver and an initial status of charges of the storage battery. The method enables satisfying requirements of driving conditions, utilizing energy stored in the capacitor to maximum extent, avoiding high current consumption and discharging of the storage battery, optimizing system efficiency and prolonging service life of the battery and the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating a capacitor and storage battery power distribution method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The spoiler has a dye sensitized solar cell fixed in a vehicle to control air current at an upper part of a flow control plate. A protective plate is formed on top of the flow control plate to protect the dye sensitized solar cell from external impact. The dye sensitized solar cell is provided with an oxide layer. A dye molecule is fixed in the oxide layer. The oxide layer is provided with an oxide layer part that is formed on an electrode. Another oxide layer part is patterned on the former oxide layer part.    USE - Rear spoiler for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The spoiler minimizes the change of the generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear spoiler.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a CPU control console, a control board, front and rear sensing devices, a driving device, a starting device, an electricity storage device, a vehicle shell and an electricity supplying device, where power of the vehicle is solar photo electricity and intelligently controlled through a CPU control device.    USE - Solar photovoltaic vehicle such as car, lorry and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can run at high speed during day or night, is not influence by sunlight during cloudy days or rainy days, so that the vehicle can be driven during night without sunlight, and has stepless speed regulation. The vehicle does not utilize any energy or electricity of earth, thus preventing noise and pollutant and providing better environment. The running, accelerating, steering, backing off, crossing obstacle of the vehicle are intelligently controlled by the CPU control device. The vehicle can reduce fatigue of drivers so as to avoid accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar photovoltaic vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has fan blades (8, 9, 10) arranged on a drought part of a vehicle. The fan blades are utilized for driving a wind power generator to rotate through a transmission system to produce electric energy. The electric energy is passed to a power motor (15). A set of fan blade shields (5, 6, 7) is arranged in an outer side of wind blades for avoiding sundries to enter into the fan blades. The wind blades are arranged on the draught part of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind power generator system for an electric automobile and a hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the driving speed and the driving range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted wind power generator system.    Fan blade shields (5, 6, 7)    System has fan blades (8, 9, 10)    Power motor (15)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body made of glass fiber reinforced resin material, motor fixed on a main frame of a vehicle. A blower fan, generator, controller, steering apparatus and a brake are orderly mounted from a head of the vehicle. The motor includes an anode and a cathode, where the anode and the cathode are connected with a conversion controller, and the blower fan is mounted on a front part of the motor. A solar energy generation and wind energy generator adopts a solar energy silicon battery and a wind energy generator. The solar energy battery is mounted on a top part of the vehicle.    USE - Wind-solar energy hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has high reliability, long service life and is manufactured in cost effective manner. The wind-solar energy hybrid vehicle has better complementarity, can be utilized in safe and reliable manner, saves energy and protects environment and can replace traditional power vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind-solar energy hybrid vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power system comprising an air turbine impeller, air turbine electric generating set, photovoltaic generator, electric energy processor, and constant-current and constant-pressure charger. An air turbine electric generating set and the photovoltaic generator are connected with the electric energy processor. The electric energy processor is connected with the constant-current and constant-pressure charger that is connected with a cell stack. The cell stack provides electric energy for an electric energy vehicle engine.    USE - Air power light-energy generating vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle facilitates higher usage value, wider usage, low driving expense, can be manufactured in cost effective manner, has low driving noise, and can operate in green and environment-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an air power light-energy generating vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The motorbike has a bicycle body equipped with a bracket. Top of the bracket is movably connected with a solar panel. The solar panel is covered above a seat of the bicycle body and electrically connected with an electromotor, where the solar panel is formed in a square plate or circular plate. A sphere is arranged on the top of the bracket. A spherical groove is formed on back of the solar panel and matched with the sphere. The solar panel and the electromotor are connected together by a lead. A rechargeable battery is connected with the electromotor and the solar panel.    USE - Solar manned motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The motorbike is convenient to charge and environment-friendly, and saves energy. The bracket and the solar panel of the motorbike are in detachable connection, so that the motorbike occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar manned motorbike.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a resistor (R1) and an LM7805 type voltage regulation integrated circuit serially connected between a power supply input end and a power supply output end. A capacitor (C1) is connected between first and second pins of the LM7805 type voltage regulation integrated circuit. Another capacitor (C2) is connected between the second pin and a third pin of the voltage regulation integrated circuit. The second pin of the LM7805 voltage regulation integrated circuit is grounded. Value of resistor is 100ohm, and values of capacitors are 0.1 microfarad.    USE - Electronic accelerator pedal circuit for a hybrid power automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is simple in structure. The design of the circuit reduces mutual interference between the elements and ensures stable operation, so that the circuit can effectually guarantee the normal operation of the accelerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electronic accelerator pedal circuit.    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Resistor (R1)
NOVELTY - The heater has a cooling water outlet (16) connected to a water pump that is formed in front and back surface. Multiple heater cartridge inserting holes (18) are formed on an upper side of a reservoir housing (12) in which a heater cartridge fixture (20) is molded into a floor side of a body. A predetermined heater cartridge is removably inserted through each heater cartridge inserting hole. The cooling water outlet is inserted and fixed in a heater cartridge installation in-plant such that a reservoir and a heater are united together.    USE - Fuel cell heater for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling water outlet is inserted and fixed in the heater cartridge installation in-plant such that the reservoir and the heater are united together, so that the heater for the cooling water with the cathode oxygen depletion (COD) function is achieved and arrangement of the heater within the reservoir is effectively improved. The bubble entering into the stack is prevented even the bubble is generated due to overheat of the heater with COD within the reservoir housing. The manufacturing cost of housing of the heater and processing cost of a housing covering are reduced. The housing covering heater is not separately made and replaced with the reservoir housing, so that the cost reduction is achieved. The layout of the water liberation and total row in the heater are reduced, so that weight reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell heater for a vehicle with a reservoir.    Reservoir housing (12)    Cooling water inlet (14)    Cooling water outlet (16)    Heater cartridge inserting holes (18)    Heater cartridge fixture (20)
NOVELTY - The converter has a high voltage side circuit, and a controller equipped with a low voltage circuit. An inductor is serially connected to the low-voltage circuit. A high voltage power source and switches e.g. MOSFETs, are branched from a contact point between a capacitor. The inductor and one switch are connected in parallel to the capacitor. Another inductor is connected in parallel to another capacitor connected to the high voltage power source. The latter capacitor connects another contact point between a third switch and a fourth switch connected in series.    USE - Bidirectional non-insulating direct current-direct current converter for use in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the converter reduces the core loss and current ripples of the inductor, reduces the generation of heat in the converter and reduces switching loss of the converter, thus increasing the efficiency of the converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a bidirectional non-insulating direct current-DC converter. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter has a controller equipped with a power circuit, and a leaking inductor including a switch, which is connected in parallel to a power source. The leaking inductor is connected electrically in a contact point between capacitors. Another switch is equipped with the leaking inductor connected electrically in another contact point. A third switch controls the operation of the latter switch.    USE - Bidirectional direct current- direct current converter for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter lowers the operating current of the transformer. The converter has wide range of application, while reducing switching loss and conduction loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a bidirectional direct current- direct current converter.
NOVELTY - The electromobile has a coil-core provided in a wheel of a propeller shaft of a vehicle. The coil-core produces electricity from a ferrite permanent magnet that is provided in a fixed plumb. The coil-core is mounted on a tire of the vehicle, where the coil-core rotates the tire.    USE - Electromobile for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromobile improves long term revolution of a vehicle without providing separate electric energy supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a ferrite permanent magnet gap of a core.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The terminal (30) has a compressor (31) combined to adhere closely with a battery post (22) that is formed in an exterior of a battery (20). A bolt (37) is inserted into combining holes (34', 35') that are formed in a pair of base plates (34, 35) of a connecting part (33). A screw nut (38) is connected in a place where the pair of base plates is overlapped with the bolt. A movement skirt (38a) is inserted into the combining hole in the base plate that is located in a lower part. A fixing skirt fixing bolt is fixed in a lower part of the pair of base plates.    USE - Terminal for use in a vehicle such as a diesel car and a petrol car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is easy to operate, and has better workability during assembling work. The bolt and a nut contacting with each other, so that the flow of the terminal by the external force is prevented, and electrical contact between battery and the terminal is stabilized. The operating dependability of a product can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a terminal.    Battery (20)    Battery post (22)    Terminal (30)    Compressor (31)    Connecting part (33)    Base plates (34, 35)    Combining holes (34', 35')    Bolt (37)    Screw nut (38)    Movement skirt (38a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a gas storage tank provided with pressure energy by an air compressor and driving a rotary blade disk through a high pressure pipe, where the air compressor is driven by a fan blade transmission mechanism. The rotary blade disk drives a gearbox through a connector. An output end of the gearbox drives the vehicle to move through a clutch. Another output end of the gearbox drives a power generator that is connected to a storage battery through a charge circuit. A vehicle body is provided with a dry battery pack and fan blades on a vehicle head.    USE - Energy-saving and environment-friendly vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can effectively reduce utilization of non-renewable energy resource and emission of automobile exhaust so as to realize better energy-saving and emission reduction effects. The vehicle facilitates easy charging and easy change of battery pack for users, thus saving time. The vehicle ensures safe and continuous driving so as to satisfy requirements of the users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an energy-saving and environment-friendly vehicle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The equipment has an oxygenation mask (6) installed at a frame (F) of a bicycle (B). Multiple air inlet ports (1) are equipped in an oxygen inflow room. A delivery hose (5) is connected to the oxygenation mask. A generator (4) supplies power to an oxygen generator, where the generator is installed at a casing (2). The oxygenation mask is connected to the oxygen generator. A fixed belt (14) is connected at sides of a mask part (13). A shield partition is arranged in the oxygen inflow room.    USE - Breathing assistance equipment for use during riding of a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment prevents fatigue caused due to oxygen vacancy or respiration while riding the bicycle, ensures safe and comfortable riding, enhances exercise effect, and maintains health of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a breathing assistance equipment.    Bicycle (B)    Frame (F)    Air inlet ports (1)    Casing (2)    Generator (4)    Delivery hose (5)    Oxygenation mask (6)    Mask part (13)    Fixed belt (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a flow supply device of a heat exchanger, and inputting normal driving temperature of a reactor according to reactant supply quantity of a fuel reformer. The driving temperature of the reactor and pressure are continuously detected during an operation. Fuel supply amount is increased when temperature of the reformer is increased. Malfunction of the flow supplying device is determined if the driving temperature of the reactor and pressure are not stabilized within a tolerance range.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell in a power conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces installation of a mass flow meter by performing flow control of the reactant. The method reduces size and cost of a fuel cell system and prevents malfunction of the fuel reformer. The method improves durability of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between reactor flowing amount and driving temperature of a fuel reformer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a hydrogen storage container (121) provided in a fuel cell (110). A power control apparatus (130) is connected to a drive motor, and a system controller (150) is connected to an accelerating pedal. A hydrogen controller (122) is provided with an electronic valve and a regulator, and the system controller controls a super-capacitor (141). A load (160) converts direct current in the fuel cell to develop electricity and supplies the electricity to the fuel cell system controlled by the system controller.    USE - Fuel cell system for obtaining electricity in a vehicle e.g. ship and construction equipment, and a distribution machine.    ADVANTAGE - The operating time of the system is not restricted. The profitability of the system is improved. The handling of the hydrogen storage container is facilitated. The safety, practicality and marketability of the system are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Fuel delivery system (120)    Hydrogen storage container (121)    Hydrogen controller (122)    Power control apparatus (130)    Super-capacitor (141)    System controller (150)    Load (160)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cathode lead tap separately placed on a coplanar unit or parallel to two planes, where the assembly is made of adhesive resin i.e. acid-modified polyolefin resin, and butyl rubber. An anode lead tap and the cathode lead tap are penetrated into a tap through bar. The cathode lead tap is penetrated into a linear bar. A protrusion unit is protruded from an outer side surface of a tap circumferential part bar. A ceiling unit is sealed by a junction unit. Another ceiling unit is sealed by a welding unit. Polyvinyl alcohol is contained in a coating agent.    USE - Lead tab assembly for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. pouch-type lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a cellular phone, notebook computer, electronic equipment i.e. camcorder, and a power source i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves air-tightness of the lead tab, avoids inter-layer peeling phenomenon of the sealant film of a multi-wall nanotube, and reduces air exposure of electrolyte, so that hydrogen fluoride (HF) formation can be suppressed. The assembly improves moldability and safety, improves corrosion resistance, and is simple to use. The manufacturing cost of the assembly is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isolation perspective view of a lead tab assembly.
NOVELTY - An anodic active material contains lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide (I). The content of nickel is 40% or more with respect to total amount of transition metal. When the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide is heated, the content of lithium-containing impurity on the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide is 0.2% or less.    USE - Anodic active material is used for anode of lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the anodic active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, durability, and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anodic active material contains lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide of formula: Lix(Ni1-a-bMnaCob)yO2 (I), where a is 0.05-0.4, b is 0.1-0.4, x+y is 2 and x is 0.95-1.05. The content of nickel is 40% or more with respect to total amount of transition metal. When the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide is heated, the content of lithium-containing impurity on the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt oxide is 0.2% or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode;    (2) manufacture of anodic active material; and    (3) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide (I, II and/or III).    USE - Cathode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to camcorder, cellular phone, notebook computer, hybrid vehicle, calculator and electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the cathode active material has excellent tab density, durability, charging and discharging characteristics and rate property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide of formulae: LiaNixCoyMnzM1-x-y-zO2-pQp (I), Li(Li(1-2r)/3NirMn(2-r)/3)O2-pQp (II) and/or Li(LirNisCo1-3r-2sMn2r+s)O2-pQp (III).    M=magnesium, aluminum, boron, calcium, sodium, potassium, strontium, chromium, vanadium, titanium, iron, zirconium, zinc, silicon, yttrium, niobium, gallium, tin, molybdenum or tungsten;    Q=halo or S;    a=0.95-1.2;    x=0.05-0.9;    y=0.01-0.5;    z=0.005-0.5;    x+y+z=0.8-1.05;    p=0-0.1;    r=more than 0 to less than 1/3;and    s=0 to (1-3r)/2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode active material, which involves coprecipitating metal salt solution, chelating agent, and basic solution, forming coprecipitated compound, drying and heating the coprecipitated compound, forming active material precursor, mixing the active material precursor with lithium salt, sintering the mixture to prepare compounds (I, II and/or III) and mixing the obtained compounds; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger apparatus has a primary heat exchange unit that is provided with a fuel cell heat exchanger (36), refrigerant pipe (38) and downstream heat exchanger (34) to perform heat exchange between air in the pneumatic piping (20) and fuel cells. A secondary heat exchange unit has an electric system heat exchanger (26), refrigerant pipe (28) and an upper heat exchanger (24) to perform heat exchange between air in the pneumatic piping and vehicle drive components (14).    USE - Heat exchanger apparatus for fuel cell mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchange process with respect to the air in pneumatic piping, fuel cell and vehicle drive components can be performed effectively and reliably. Hence, electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved. Temperature of coolant and chemical reaction area can be raised by providing heat amount to the chemical reaction area through fuel cell heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive system of fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle drive components (14)    Pneumatic piping (20)    Upper heat exchanger (24)    Electric system heat exchanger (26)    Refrigerant pipes (28,38)    Downstream heat exchanger (34)    Fuel cell heat exchanger (36)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery has positive electrode (10), negative electrode (12) which occludes-discharges lithium ion, and organic electrolyte containing lithium ion. The positive electrode contains active material including lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide. The change of rate of open-circuit voltage with respect to charging depth in charging voltage of 4.7V is 10 mV/% or more.    USE - Lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion battery has positive electrode, negative electrode which occludes-discharges lithium ion, and organic electrolyte containing lithium ion. The change of rate of open-circuit voltage with respect to charging depth in charging voltage of 4.7V is 10 mV/% or more. The positive electrode contains active material including lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide of formula: LixNi-aMnbMcO4, where M is magnesium, titanium, vanadium, copper or silver, x is 1-1.1, a is 0.3-0.5, b is 1.4-1.7 and c is 0-0.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Battery can (13)    Battery cover (20)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has lithium ion secondary batteries (2) which are accommodated in exterior case, so that electrode terminal is exposed. The lead groups (4A,4B) made of materials selected from copper, iron and nickel, are arranged by outer surface of the exterior case. The lead groups and electrode terminal of battery are electrically connected by bonding of wire (5) consisting of aluminum or aluminum alloy.    USE - Pack battery for use in electric vehicle, electric power assisted vehicle and electric tool. Can also be used in personal computer, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Outstanding performance and operational safety of pack battery can be ensured. Heat radiation characteristics and thermal capacity of battery can be improved by electrically connecting lead groups and electrode terminal. Excellent electroconductivity of battery can be ensured. Durability of pack battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pack battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (2)    Battery holders (3A,3B)    Lead groups (4A,4B)    Bonding wire (5)    Opening (300A)
NOVELTY - The system has an ejector (30) provided in the fuel-supply path (21) which connects the fuel tank and fuel cell (10). The fuel circuit (31) controls the ejector to circulate the fuel gas after being discharged from fuel cell as an anode off gas. A catch tank (20) provided in fuel-supply path between ejector and fuel cell includes a flow volume adjustment valve to decrease the flow rate of fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of fuel gas with respect to each unit becomes uniform with better reliability, and the deterioration of membrane-electrode structure in unit cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Catch tank (20)    Fuel-supply path (21)    Ejector (30)    Fuel circuit (31)
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety valve (40) that opens when internal pressure of case rises to equal or greater than a predetermined value. The safety valve has a thin portion (42) in which a portion of outer edge portion (43) is curved. A fracture groove portion (50) has a center straight groove portion (60) that extends in longer direction of the thin portion. A pair of side groove portions (70) are formed in both side in longer direction of the center straight groove portion and connected to longer direction end portions (60A,60B) of the center straight groove portion.    USE - Sealed battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The center straight groove portion of the fracture groove portion is easily split before the side groove portion, so that the thin portion can open efficiently and dispersion in the valve-opening pressure of the safety valve is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of surface shape of safety valve of the sealed battery.    Safety valve (40)    Thin portion (42)    Outer edge portion (43)    Center straight groove portion (60)    End portions (60A,60B)    Side groove portion (70)
NOVELTY - A thin film electrode has thin foil comprising polycrystalline aluminum and at least one additional electrochemical active component. The electrochemical active component separates and forms precipitates and/or grain boundaries within the polycrystalline aluminum. The foil has thickness of 500 mu m or less.    USE - Thin film electrode is used for lithium-ion electrochemical cell (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, personal entertainment modules and electric vehicle. Can also be used as current collector and complete electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film electrode economically provides lithium-ion electrochemical cell having high energy density, thermal stability and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion electrochemical cell, which contains positive electrode and negative electrode comprising thin film electrode.
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has multiple batteries with pair of tubular openings, each of the positive tubular openings (116) are axially aligned with each other and each of negative tubular openings (118) are aligned with each other. A positive conductor rod (134) threaded at each end extends through the positive tubular openings. A negative conductor rod (136) threaded at each end extends through negative tubular openings. A threaded fastener (138) is secured to each of the threaded ends of each of the conductor rods to apply a compression load on and securing the batteries.    USE - Battery assembly of motor vehicle e.g. trucks and buses.    ADVANTAGE - The simpler, lost cost battery assembly provides protective enclosure around batteries. The corrosion in battery is prevented, and the maintenance of battery can be performed without fear of short circuits and damage to the components. More reliable electrical connections can be obtained. Hence the product reliability is enhanced with reduced battery box clutter, cabling mess, and with a location for convenient packaging of relays and high-powered fuses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a composite internal top view of battery assembly.    Battery assembly (100)    Positive tubular openings (116)    Negative tubular openings (118)    Positive conductor rod (134)    Negative conductor rod (136)    Threaded fastener (138)
NOVELTY - A multiple functionalized mesostructured material is sequentially formed by providing (20) mesostructured material; performing (30) first processing step to introduce a first functional property into a mesostructured material under a first set of process conditions; and performing (40) second processing step to introduce a second functional property into the mesostructured material under a second set of process conditions different from the first set of process conditions.    USE - Method for sequential formation of multiple functionalized mesostructured material (claimed), used in electrodes, ultracapacitors, fuel cell membranes, batteries, microelectronic or opto-electronic applications, and ion-conduction applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method collectively optimizes first, second, and any subsequent sets of process conditions to obtain an optimized combination of first, second, and subsequent functionalities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic flow diagram of the method for producing multiple functionalized mesostructured material.
NOVELTY - The system has batteries placed on an inner side of a bicycle frame, and electronic safety pins connected with the batteries. An electric cable and electrical contacts are arranged in an inner area of a locking pin made from steel. The cable and the contacts form a closed circuit together with the batteries, where the batteries are connected with a hub dynamo by the electrical cable.    USE - Bicycle alarm system.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are placed on the inner side of the bicycle frame, where the batteries are connected with the hub dynamo by the electrical cable, thus ensuring constant charging of the bicycle during driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a bicycle alarm system.
NOVELTY - The device has lower and upper cells (102,105) having photoelectric conversion function. The cells are made of amorphous silicon, crystalline silicon or single crystal silicon. A structure unit (103) having organic resin (107) and conductor (106), is arranged between the cells. The structure unit is made to fix and electrically connect the cells to each other.    USE - Multi-junction photoelectric conversion device e.g. solar cell for solar photovoltaic module for vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in photovoltaic system installed in house.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient conductivity between p-i-n junctions is obtained and semiconductor junctions are connected in series, such that sufficient electromotive force is obtained. High electrical conversion efficiency can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Substrates (101,104)    Cells (102,105)    Structure unit (103)    Conductor (106)    Organic resin (107)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery box (100) mounted on an under-floor side of a vehicle body floor and including a battery pan (110) on which a battery is placed. An outer peripheral frame is formed to project from an outer peripheral edge portion of the pan, and a cover (120) is placed on the pan. A sealing unit is arranged in a joint portion between the pan and the cover above the frame and positioned inside than an outer periphery of the frame on the top. A guard portion conceals the sealing unit from outer side of a vehicle (1).    USE - Battery mounting structure for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, engine-electric hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle such as passenger car and minivan.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing unit is arranged above the outer peripheral frame and positioned inside than the outer periphery of the frame, so that the frame protects the sealing unit, and water is prevented from reaching the sealing unit even when a lower portion of a vehicle body is sprayed with the water, thus preventing drenching of the battery in a reliable manner even when the battery box is mounted under the floor, efficiently performing load transfer along vehicle width direction, and securing rigidity of the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle body and a battery box in a battery mounting structure for a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Side frames (4)    Battery box (100)    Battery pan (110)    Cover (120)
NOVELTY - The equipment (1) has a vehicle-mounted battery (15), and an input unit (12) for input of threshold-value of range-of-fluctuation of power supply voltage. The fluctuation period of power supply voltage is compared with fluctuation period of terminal voltage of turn-indicator (17) which receives supply of a power supply voltage from battery. When the fluctuation periods of power supply voltage and terminal voltage of turn-indicator are synchronized, the lifetime of battery is determined based on range-of-fluctuation and threshold value of power supply voltage.    USE - Onboard equipment such as navigation apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shelf life of a battery can be judged correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer program executed in onboard equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the internal structure of onboard equipment mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Onboard equipment (1)    Input unit (12)    Vehicle-mounted battery (15)    Turn-indicator (17)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The controller has poly-phase direct current-direct current converter that is connected in parallel with several converters. The converters are provided with different power conversion efficiency peak points (PAU,PAV,PAW). The peak points of power conversion efficiency for each phase converters are controlled.    USE - Controller e.g. computer system for controlling fuel cell output voltage, fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) system.    ADVANTAGE - The power required by the fuel cell fluctuates due to the load fluctuations, so that the deterioration of the power conversion efficiency of the converter is suppressed. Since the poly-phase direct current-direct current converter is provided in the controller, the high efficiency, noise reduction with power-saving of electronic device, size reduction, and the high performance are achieved successfully.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the relationship of the FC power in FC converter and the power conversion efficiency of each phase converter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Efficiency (AA)    Efficiency curves (C1-C3)    Power conversion efficiency peak points (PAU,PAV,PAW)    Intersections (Pi1,Pi2)
NOVELTY - The system has electric current blockage circuit (12c) that is provided between DC power supply (11) and connection point (120) and prevents resonance current to DC power supply. The resonance current flowing in the reverse direction from the main current from DC power supply merges with main current in resonance converter.    USE - Power source system of vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since soft switching is realized in the resonant converter, flow of resonance current can be prevented, thus performance degradation of DC power supply can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of fuel cell pressure rise converter.    DC power supply (11)    Electric current blockage circuit (12c)    Inverter (15)    Motor (16)    Connection point (120)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (FC) converter that rises the output voltage from a fuel cell and outputs to a power-consumption apparatus. A reactor portion (61a), voltage rise control portion (61b), and capacitor portion (61c) contained in the FC converter are integrated without mutually overlapping each other with thickness direction.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle, robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - As the reactor portion, voltage rise control part, and capacitor portion contained in the FC converter are integrated, the FC converter is minimized. The indoor space in which a fuel cell system is mounted can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a (Drawing includes non-English language text).    FC converter (61)    Reactor portion (61a)    Voltage rise control portion (61b)    Capacitor portion (61c)
NOVELTY - An optical semiconductor electrode (3) includes an N-type semiconductor layer (3b) which is located on a conductive substrate (3a). An electrolytic solution (11) contacting with surface of the N-type semiconductor layer and surface of a counter electrode (4) contains water. An ion passing section (12) moves the ions between electrolytic solution, which is in the region (A) on the surface side of the N-type semiconductor layer, and the electrolytic solution in the region (B) on the side opposite to the region (A) with respect to the optical semiconductor electrode.    USE - Photoelectrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ion passing section moves the ions between electrolytic solution, which is in the region A on the surface side of the N-type semiconductor layer, and the electrolytic solution in the region B with respect to the optical semiconductor electrode, the generated gas can be detached from an electrode surface more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the photoelectrochemical cell.    Optical semiconductor electrode (3)    Conductive substrate (3a)    N-type semiconductor layer (3b)    Counter electrode (4)    Electrolytic solution (11)    Ion passing solution (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst for electro-chemical applications comprises an alloy of platinum and a transition metal, where the transition metal has an absorption edge similar to the absorption edge of the transition metal in an oxidic state, measured with x-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) where the measurements are performed in concentrated phosphoric acid electrolyte.    USE - As electrocatalyst for electro-chemical applications, for performing oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst shows a better activity than a catalyst comprising an alloy of platinum and a transition metal as known from the art; has better resistance to corrosion than the known catalysts; is suitable for the use in phosphoric acid fuel cells; and reduces the resistance to corrosion in presence of phosphoric acid (H3PO4) compared to the known catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of an oxygen reduction reaction using the catalyst as electrocatalyst.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (1) has front and rear tank (10,20) which are supported by a pair of cross frames (3-6) crossing the side frames (2). The rear tanks are suspended from the cross frames. A rear seat (32) and battery (60) is provided over a vehicle floor (36) and supported by cross frames by which relative movement caused when external force acts on the vehicle is restrained.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, ship, aircraft and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The rear seat and battery is attached to the cross frame by which the tank is suspended and relative moving distance of rear seat and battery is decreased. Since there is no need for reinforcing with other frame structure the increase of weight can be suppressed. The fuel cell vehicle effectively uses the structure of frame is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of rear portion vicinity of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Side frame (2)    Cross frames (3-6)    Front tank (10)    Rear tank (20)    Rear seat (32)    Vehicle floor (36)    Battery (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has state of charge voltage (SOCV) and state of charge current (SOCI) calculation units (5,6) to calculate charging rate based on voltage data and current data respectively. A change rate calculation unit (4) calculates change rate of voltage data. A change rate determination unit (7) determines whether the rate of change of voltage data remains static for longer than a prescribed time within a range. A determination unit (20) outputs the charging rate calculated by one of the units (5,6) as effective charging rate, based on the determination result.    USE - Apparatus for calculating charging rate of battery used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exact state of charge (SOC) can be calculated, so that the overcharge and overdischarge of battery can be prevented and the lifetime of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery charging rate calculation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature data acquisition unit (1)    SOCV calculation unit (5)    SOCI calculation unit (6)    Change rate determination unit (7)    SOC determination unit (20)    Battery charging rate calculation apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has state of charge (SOC) voltage and SOC current calculation units (5,6) to calculate states of charges based on voltage and current data respectively. A decision unit (7) determines whether impedance voltage value calculated based on effective state of charge and current data remains static for longer than prescribed time within a range delimited with a threshold. A determination unit (20) outputs state of the charge calculated by one of the units (5,6) as effective state of charge based on determination result.    USE - Battery charging rate calculation apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge is determined accurately by using simple calculation technique, so that overcharging and over-discharging of battery can be prevented and the life cycle of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of battery charging rate calculation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    SOC voltage calculation unit (5)    SOC current calculation unit (6)    Static decision unit (7)    Estimation impedance calculation unit (12)    SOC determination unit (20)
NOVELTY - The group has six batteries connected in series with one another, where each battery comprises 300 multipolar type electrodes. An outer casing fixes each battery in integrity, so that the group is detachably connected with an electric vehicle. The internal electrodes are arranged in parallel at an angle of 0-90 degree relative to a chassis of the vehicle.    USE - Multipolar type metal ion battery group for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle comprises a big and integrated space for depositing the battery group by driving a wheel of the electric vehicle through a motor mounted near the wheel and canceling a central transmission system of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multipolar type metal ion battery group for an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A masking tape (2) is stuck at preset intervals on a collector (1) consisting of a metal foil. The electrode mixture containing active material and binder is coated and dried on the collector with the masking tape for forming a coating block. The coating block is press-molded with a pressure application roller for forming a rolling block. The masking tape sticking portion of the rolling block is cut and the masking tape is peeled from the collector. The thickness of masking tape is made equivalent to the thickness of the electrode mixture of the rolling block.    USE - Electrode manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of malfunction such as self discharge is prevented by preventing the drop of the positive or negative electrode active material from the positive or negative electrode. The design margin of the lamination precision of positive and negative electrode active material layers through the separator is reduced by molding the positive and negative electrode active materials accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of forming the masking tape on the collector in the manufacture of electrode for the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Collector (1)    Masking tape (2)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has an electrode material (80) provided with a positive electrode (10) and a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has positive electrode-compound-material layer (14) containing positive-electrode active material provided on a positive electrode collector (12). The total pore volume of positive electrode-compound-material layer is 0.13-0.15 cm3/g. The pore having diameter of 0.3 mu m or less in the positive electrode-compound-material layer is 75% or more of the total pore volume.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Positive electrode-compound-material layer (14)    Positive electrode active material particles (16)    Electrode material (80)
NOVELTY - The device comprises an air conditioner with an air channel (51). The air flow is blown into the air channel. Another air conditioner is provided, which comprises another air channel (52) for cooling a part of the air flow through a cooling unit (62). The air flow is sucked by a central blower (4) and is blown into the former air channel.    USE - Device for cooling a battery and a part of an inner chamber in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The latter air conditioner comprises another air channel for cooling a part of the air flow through a cooling unit, where the air flow is sucked by a central blower and is blown into the former air channel, and thus enables simple and easy operation of the battery cooling device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery and a part of an inner chamber in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air conditioning device.    Battery (2)    Inner chamber (3)    Central blower (4)    Air channels (51,52)    Cooling unit (62)
NOVELTY - The box (1) has a mechanism provided for moving liquid electrolytes, and a stack of electrode plates (4, 5) arranged in battery cells (2), where battery cells are formed in the battery box. Bars (3) are provided at a base (10) of the battery box, where the electrode plates (4, 5) are supported on the bars. The bars are designed in such a manner that a flow channel e.g. sinuous-line-like flow channel, is formed in between the bars. The bars are designed in the form of straight lines, circles, circular arcs, curves and triangles.    USE - Battery box for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bars are provided at the base of the battery box, and the electrode plates are supported on the bars, where the bars are designed in such a manner that the flow channel is formed between the bars, so that the electrolytes can be moved at the base of the battery box in an effective and efficient manner, and a good circulation of the electrolytes within the battery box can be realized, thus ensuring that the battery box can be manufactured in an economic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery box with different arrangements of bars.    Battery box (1)    Battery cells (2)    Bars (3)    Electrode plates (4, 5)    Base of box (10)
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has a connection part (6) for electrically connecting two connecting units (2, 4) with each other and arranged between the connecting units. One of the connecting units is formed at a side (A) of the connector and made of an electrically conducting material. A flat piece (8) is arranged at the other connecting unit and made of another electrically conductive material that is different from the former conductive material. The flat piece is connected to the side that is formed at a battery pole and turned toward the battery pole. A connecting area is formed in the connector.    USE - Battery cell connector for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery and nickel metal hydride battery, which is utilized in an electric motor of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The flat piece is arranged at the connecting unit and connected to the side that is formed at the battery pole and turned toward the battery pole, thus connecting the connector and the battery pole with less transition resistance. The connector connects the batteries in an electrically and material-fit manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a battery cell connector    (2) a system comprising batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery cell connector.    Side of battery cell connector (A)    Battery cell connector (1)    Connecting units (2, 4)    Connection part (6)    Flat piece (8)
NOVELTY - The battery housing (1) has a wall (7) and a base area (8) which is provided for bounding the battery housing and for bounding the battery cells (6). A standpipe (2) is provided in the battery housing. An end area blows a gas through a blasting opening (10). The standpipe is individually formed at the walls of the battery housings.    USE - Battery housing for a battery a fluid electrolyte, particularly for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery housing has a wall and a base area which is provided for bounding the battery housing and for bounding the battery cells, and thus ensures high vibration resistance with simple construction and cost-effective manufacturing of the battery housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery box.    Battery housing (1)    Standpipe (2)    Battery cells (6)    Wall (7)    Base area (8)    Blasting opening (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has cooling unit (50) that includes partition plate (70) which is provided with upper space (71) and lower space (72) at sides of intelligent power module (IPM) (14). A coolant inflow port (60) leads to lower space, and a coolant outflow port (61) leads to upper space. The partition plate includes several coolant through-holes (73) which connect the lower space and upper space.    USE - Cooling device of power device e.g. intelligent power module (IPM) for fuel cell system (claimed) used for electric power generation system mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used for electric power generation system mounted in robot, vessel and aircraft, and electric power generation system for residence and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of power device can be improved, since the partition plate changes flow direction of coolant. Cost of device can be reduced by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling device.    Cooling device (1)    IPM (14)    Cooling unit (50)    Cooling inflow port (60)    Coolant outflow port (61)    Partition plate (70)    Upper surface (71)    Lower space (72)    Coolant through-hole (73)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode layer (3) on positive electrode current collection base material (2). A negative electrode layer (6) comprising negative electrode active material having lithium occlusion and discharge property formed on negative electrode current collection base material (5). A hole boring (7) is formed penetrating the negative electrode active material, from the surface of negative electrode layer. A battery main portion is formed and impregnated into the electrolytes solution comprising lithium salt in the non-aqueous solvent.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion capacitor used in motor vehicle and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode current collection base material can be made smooth and a low-cost and smooth electrode layer can be obtained efficiently. The heavy current charging and discharging operations can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Positive electrode current collection base material (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode current collection base material (5)    Negative electrode layer (6)    Hole boring (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an input-side smoothing capacitor (31) that is set in upstream position of reactor (32), and in parallel connection with a battery (4). A current sensor (6) is inserted between the smoothing capacitor and the battery. A converter drive circuit (20) is provided to acquire electric current feedback control information used with a current block (211) based on the output of the sensor.    USE - Motor control apparatus for drive motor e.g. three-phase alternating current synchronous motor mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the input-side smoothing capacitor is set in upstream position of reactor, and in parallel connection with the battery, the high frequency variation of reactor electric current which cooperates in the switching frequency of the converter is removed, so that the ripple resulting from the switch operation of the converter is prevented from being deteriorated and the loss of harness, battery, converter, etc. at the time of converter drive is reduced. The stability of electric current feedback control is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of motor control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (4)    Current sensor (6)    Converter drive circuit (20)    Input-side smoothing capacitor (31)    Reactor (32)    Current block (211)
NOVELTY - The moving structure (1) has control unit (9) that makes fuel cell (2) and secondary battery (4) as respective main and sub drive sources in fuel cell hydrogen vehicle (FCHV) driving mode. The secondary battery is made as main drive source, and fuel cell is made as sub drive source, in fuel cell electric vehicle driving mode. The secondary battery alone is used as drive source in electric vehicle drive mode.    USE - Moving structure such as plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft, vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization switch of fuel cell and secondary battery can be performed efficiently, such that the drive of moving structure with respect to users intent can be made possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plug-in hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Moving structure (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Secondary battery (4)    Motor (8)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus controls the output voltage of the fuel cell. A determination unit determines the number of drive of the switching elements (40a-40d) according to the size of the requirement load connected to the fuel cell.    USE - Control apparatus of polyphase direct current (DC)-DC converter and single phase converter (claimed) for hybrid type fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion efficiency of the DC-DC converter is improved by performing the change of number of drive of the switching element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control apparatus of single phase converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control apparatus of polyphase converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gate signal generation unit (10d)    Power device (30)    Switching elements (40a-40d)    Gate drive signal (Cr)
NOVELTY - A determination unit (201) determines whether the period when the electric current amount of a reactor (L) changes nonlinearly in the period of switching control of a switching element (S1) exists. An average value estimation unit (203) estimates the average value of the electric current amount of the reactor in the period, based on the input voltage (VL) and output voltage (VH) of voltage transducer (12), value of reactor, and the ratio of ON period and OFF period of the switching element, if the period exists.    USE - Average electric current detector of reactor in voltage transducer such as direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter of voltage-fall type or voltage-rise type in power source system such as fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc. Can also be used in DC-DC converter of personal computer, audio-video equipment, mobile phone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the average value of reactor electric current amount can be improved, when the nonlinear change period of electric current amount of reactor exists.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell voltage-rise converter and the structure of electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage transducer (12)    Mode determination unit (201)    Average value estimation unit (203)    Reactor (L)    Switching element (S1)    Output voltage (VH)    Input voltage (VL)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming predetermined regions (21) corresponding to dripping position of the resin, on the surface of the upper base material (11) such that the hydrophobic grades of the regions differ. UV-cured resin (30) is dripped with respect to the predetermined regions formed on the upper base material. Contact angle of the UV-cured resin and upper base material is adjusted after hardening UV-cured resin, when upper base material is arranged with respect to the lower base material (12).    USE - Manufacturing method of three-dimensional structure such as reflecting plate, micro lens, prism and fuel cell such as solid electrolyte fuel cell for display apparatus used in mobile device, TV apparatus, notebook type personal computer (PC) and digital camera. Can also be used as waveguide, and for plasma display panel, LCD panel and illuminating device.    ADVANTAGE - Dripping process of the resin with respect to the regions formed on upper base material can be performed reliably. Aligning of dripped resin with respect to the hydrophobic region can be performed automatically and position of UV cured resin can be set appropriately. Contact angle of the UV-cured resin and base material can be adjusted suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views explaining manufacturing method of three-dimensional structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Upper base material (11)    Lower base material (12)    Predetermined regions (21)    UV-cured resin (30)    Air (40)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is obtained by baking (in parts mass) fully aromatic polyamide (100) containing dicarbonyl-type repeating unit (I) and metal phthalocyanine (II) (1-150) at 500-1500 degrees C in inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Carbon material is used as catalyst for chemical reaction e.g. reduction reaction of oxide, and electrode catalyst for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material has high oxygen reduction characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon material is obtained by baking (in parts mass) fully aromatic polyamide (100) containing dicarbonyl-type repeating unit of formula: -C(=O)-Ar1-C(=O)-NH-Ar2-NH- (I) and metal phthalocyanine of formula (II) (1-150) at 500-1500 degrees C in inert gas atmosphere.    Ar1,Ar2=6-20C bivalent aromatic group;    M=Fe2+, CO2+, Cu2+ or Ni2+;    X1-X4=halo, 1-12C alkyl or 1-12C alkoxy;and    h-k=0-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - The air cleaner structure has a filter member (2) formed by pleating a rectangular flat medium. The filter member edge is extended in a direction orthogonal to the fold direction of the pleat of the filter member. The edge part of the pleated filter medium is adhered to the internal peripheral surface of an air cleaner case (1) while pressed in the fold direction of the pleat.    USE - Air cleaner structure for filtering air supplied to internal combustion engine and fuel cell of motor vehicle, and generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple and easy manufacturing process since filter member does not have frame. Ensures favorable dust seal property of filter member edge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the air cleaner structure.    Air cleaner case (1)    Filter member (2)    Air inlet door (11)    Air outflow opening (12)    Insertion port (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves matching joining edges of a pair of cups, and joining an end cap with the receiving portions provided in the joining edges to form an opening gliding liner. A fiber-reinforced plastics material is wound by inserting a rotation tool from end cap side and rotating the gliding liner to form fiber-reinforced plastics material layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of high pressure tank (claimed) for storing hydrogen for fuel cell in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The freedom degree at time of mounting the pressure tank in vehicle can be improved without receiving restrictions with respect to its length dimension.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of high pressure tank.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode gas discharge path (45) through which cathode off gas discharged from the cathode electrode flows. The drain holes (453a,453b) are provided in the cathode gas discharge path. An anode gas discharge path (33) is provided to discharge the anode off gas from anode electrode in the cathode gas discharge path. An anode off gas emission opening (33a) provided in the terminal portion of anode gas discharge path, is opened towards the downstream of cathode gas discharge path.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode off gas discharged by cathode gas discharge path flows into direction distanced from upstream drain hole, the discharge of high mixed gas of hydrogen concentration from the discharge hole is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exhaustion control apparatus of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the insertion portion of the anode off gas discharge path inside the cathode off gas discharge path in a fuel cell system.    Anode gas discharge path (33)    Anode off gas emission opening (33a)    Cathode gas discharge path (45)    Curved portion of channel (452a)    Drain holes (453a,453b)
NOVELTY - The device has elastic sealer (20) to airtightly connect gas duct (40) and safety valve (3) of a battery cell (1), and presser (30) to press sealer to sealing board (4) side. The sealer has seal opening (21) in a position corresponding to valve. The presser has press opening (31) in a position corresponding to seal opening. An opening maintenance element (32) prevents deformation of presser in seal opening narrowing direction when sealer is pressed by presser, by making parallel surface protruded in parallel to seal opening edge inner wall face, to contact sealer.    USE - Power supply device mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The gas can be smoothly discharged at the time of safety valve opening, and the gas leakage at the time of safety valve operation is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Safety valve (3)    Sealing board (4)    Elastic sealer (20)    Seal opening (21)    Presser (30)    Press opening (31)    Opening maintenance element (32)    Gas duct (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has lock lever (64) that is set to locked state by engaging the lever with recess (46e) of valve rod (46b) in valve-opening state. A solenoid (68) is connected with lock level to fluctuate support pin (62) while displacing a movable element (67) of solenoid. A valve rod (46) is raised through valve drive mechanism (52) without displacing the movable element. The biasing force of spring (65) is resisted by cancellation portion (46d) of valve rod, so that the lock lever is set to cancellation side of locking state.    USE - Fuel cell system such as polymer electrode fuel cell (PEFC) system for use in fuel cell vehicle used in domestic and industrial applications. Can also be used in vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The locked state of opening-closing valve that seals the cathode can be maintained reliably, even if the operation of solenoid is failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the valve structure.    Valve rod (46)    Valve rod (46b)    Cancellation portion of valve rod (46d)    Recess (46e)    Valve drive mechanism (52)    Support pin (62)    Lock lever (64)    Spring (65)    Movable element (67)    Solenoid (68)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an air compressor housing (70) and a refrigerant compressor housing (94) that are integrated. The air compressor housing accommodates an air compressor (34) that supplies air to the fuel cell stack. The refrigerant compressor housing accommodates air conditioner refrigerant compressor (52) that circulates coolant through air conditioning circulation path. The air compressor housing has internal coolant flow path to which the coolant is supplied through air conditioning circulation flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolant is supplied to internal coolant flow path through air conditioning circulation flow path, the compressor can be cooled easily and efficiently while improving the cooling efficiency. Since the housing of air compressor and refrigerant compressor are integrated, the size reduction is obtained while suppressing the vibration of each compressor effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the bonded structure of double-type compressor used in fuel cell system.    Air compressor (34)    Air conditioner refrigerant compressor (52)    Air compressor housing (70)    Refrigerant compressor housing (94)    Connector (114)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (100) consists of a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte accommodated in a battery case (50). At least 1 type of reducing gas which reduces oxygen is provided into the battery case. The positive electrode active material is lithium-manganese oxide which is manganese-containing solid solution obtained using lithium manganate.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles e.g. car, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent initial-stage charging characteristics and load characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte accommodated in a battery case. At least 1 type of reducing gas which reduces oxygen is provided into the battery case. The positive electrode active material is lithium-manganese oxide which is manganese-containing solid solution obtained using lithium manganate. The lithium-manganese oxide is of formula: Lix(Mn(1-y)My)Oz, where M is metallic element other than lithium and manganese, x is more than 1 to less than 2, y is 0 to less than 1 and z is more than 1.5 to less than 3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of structure of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (50)    Positive electrode terminal (70)    Negative electrode terminal (72)    Winding electrode component (80)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has direct current (DC)-DC converters (3,5) for fuel cells (2) and batteries (4). The operation of the DC-DC converter (5) for battery is stopped by a control unit (8), when the inverter voltage detected by a voltage sensor (V1) is more than first protection threshold value. The operation of the DC-DC converter (3) for fuel cell is stopped, when the inverter voltage is more than second protection threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and electric power generation system of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation of DC-DC converters for fuel cell and batteries is stopped, when inverter voltage is more than protection threshold values, the over-current of the DC-DC converters can be reduced and the converters can be protected from over-voltage effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    DC-DC converters (3,5)    Battery (4)    Control unit (8)    Voltage sensor (V1)
NOVELTY - The battery has circuit board (6) that is connected to battery holder (2) which accommodates battery (1) so that edge electrode is exposed. A lead board (5) is connected with electrode exposed from holder, and is comprised of output lead board (5X) formed by connection with output terminal, and intermediate lead board (5Y) that is parallelly connected to battery. The output lead board and intermediate lead board are equipped with connection tabs (5A) at preset spacing. The connection tabs are connected to edge closed to circuit board.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle and industrial robot.    ADVANTAGE - The compact battery pack can be achieved since size of circuit board is reduced by changing position of connection lead by connecting connection lead to optimal connection tab. The need for enlarging circuit board and external shape of battery pack, can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery holder (2)    Lead board (5)    Connection tabs (5A)    Output lead board (5X)    Intermediate lead board (5Y)    Circuit board (6)
NOVELTY - The packed battery has a hole (13) formed in a battery holder for inserting the battery at normal position. The ends of battery held separately by holder units (2A) are connected to obtain a linear shaped hole. The edge portion and intermediate portion of the battery are inserted into edge and intermediate holding portions (13A,13B). The edge holding portion is matched with external shape of the battery and intermediate holding portion is of circular shape. A section wall (11) of battery holder is provided between adjacent holes.    USE - Packed battery such as packed nickel-hydrogen battery and packed nickel cadmium battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric power assisted bicycle, electric equipment used outdoors, electric vehicle and power supply for industrial robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Shrinkage of thickness of the section wall during manufacturing process of the packed battery can be prevented reliably, without shortening the molding pin which molds the holes formed at the battery holder. Plastic cooling time of the packed battery is shortened reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the packed battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holder unit (2A)    Section wall (11)    Hole (13)    Edge holding portion (13A)    Intermediate holding portion (13B)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) has radiators (101,102) for cooling a cooling element of electric drive unit (104) and fuel cell (107), respectively. The coolant is cooled by radiator (102) and supplied to radiator (101) and fuel cell through respective flow paths (115,112). The coolant is pumped by pump (110) such that coolant is flowed through flow paths.    USE - Cooling system for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and electric drive unit can be cooled efficiently. The reliability and performance efficiency of cooling system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling system (100)    Radiators (101,102)    Electric drive unit (104)    Fuel cell (107)    Pump (110)    Flow paths (112,115)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) has several radiators (101,102) that are extended in the width direction of vehicle. A fuel cell (111) is cooled with the coolant driven by coolant pump (110), after cooling the element of electric drive system (107) positioned in the downstream of flow of coolant from the radiators.    USE - Cooling system of fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell is cooled with the coolant driven by coolant pump, after cooling the electric drive type element positioned in the downstream of flow of coolant from the radiators, the circulation process of cooling system through coolant can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling system (100)    Radiators (101,102)    Electric drive system (107)    Coolant pump (110)    Fuel cell (111)
NOVELTY - The apparatus determines whether electric power generating load of the fuel cell is a low electric power generating load. The fuel gas pressure is maintained in upper limit or minimum pressure until upper limit or minimum maintenance period passes. The minimum maintenance period is set longer than upper limit maintenance period at the time of load electric power generating load, and upper limit maintenance period is set longer than minimum maintenance period at the time of high electric power generating load.    USE - Fuel gas pressure-control apparatus of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas pressure is approached close to the maximum efficiency pressure, and the energy conversion efficiency of the fuel gas is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the hydrogen pressure control process performed by the controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging a lithium ion battery using a positive electrode active material made of lithium, iron, and phosphoric acid. The charging voltage of lithium ion battery is maintained between 3.8-4.2 V and temperature is about 45-55 degree Celsius during charging of lithium ion battery.    USE - Charging method of lithium ion battery used in used in battery system and/or assembled battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in charging of bipolar-type battery, non-bipolar-type battery, polymer electrolyte-type battery used in battery system and/or assembled battery mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, parallel hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, two wheeled vehicle such as motorbike, three wheeled vehicle, and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic characteristics of lithium ion battery can be improved by maintaining the charging voltage within a specified range, so the moisture content inside the battery can be decomposed, and the battery life can be extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system;    (2) charging control apparatus;    (3) lithium ion battery;    (4) assembled battery; and    (5) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process for charging lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The collector (111) has resin layer (3) and ion blocking layer (2) that are electrically joined so that the electroconductivity in perpendicular direction is made higher than the electroconductivity in planar direction. The resin layer is made of polymeric material (5) and electroconductive material (4) selected from the group of metal, metal alloy, carbon material, ceramics, metal carbide, metal nitride and metal oxide.    USE - Collector for bipolar electrode of bipolar lithium ion secondary battery of assembled battery for motor vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle such as two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorbike, three-wheeled vehicle, four-wheeled vehicle such as passenger car, truck, bus, light car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity in perpendicular direction of the collector can be secured and the permeation of lithium ion can be suppressed. The liquid junction between positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer of bipolar electrode can be prevented and resistance in perpendicular direction of the collector can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the collector.    Ion blocking layer (2)    Resin layer (3)    Electroconductive material (4)    Polymeric material (5)    Collector (111)
NOVELTY - The battery system has battery block (10) that is formed by arranging battery cells (1) in a lamination state. A cooling plate (7) arranged in heat bonding state with each battery cell in battery block. A heat insulation layer (8) e.g. plastic film is provided between battery cell and cooling plate, so that heat conduction to cooling plate from battery is prevented. The width of heat insulation layer is changed along lamination direction of battery cells. The heat conduction to cooling plate is controlled by the difference in regions of heat insulation layer.    USE - Battery system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat insulation layer having width that changes along lamination direction of cells, is provided between cooling plate and battery cells, the temperature distribution in battery block can be controlled easily, and the temperature difference of each battery cell can be minimized, so that lifetime of battery cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Separator (2)    Cooling plate (7)    Heat insulation layer (8)    Battery block (10)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has an air permeable porous membrane (13) that divides battery case (1) accommodating battery modules (2) into upper and lower regions. The raw material of the porous membrane is arranged in pleat form and oriented in longitudinal direction of the modules so that air flow in the lower region is unstable.    USE - Cooling structure of assembled battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in wind power generator and solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the raw material of the membrane is arranged in pleat form, the stagnation of air in a region of the battery case can be prevented and temperature of the battery can be maintained uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cooling structure.    Battery case (1)    Battery module (2)    Cooling air inlet (11)    Cooling air outlet (12)    Air permeable porous membrane (13)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element formed by laminating a positive electrode, electrolyte layer and a negative electrode. The ionic liquid (48) with lithium salt is utilized as electrolyte. A solvent diffused layer (41a) containing a graft copolymer chain (42) having hydrophilicity, is formed in the surface of a separator (40a).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. bipolar laminated flat type lithium ion secondary battery and winding type lithium ion secondary battery for use as motor driving power supply of vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle such as motorbike, three-wheeled vehicle, passenger car, truck, bus and light car. Can also be used in sodium ion secondary battery, potassium ion secondary battery, nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for use as auxiliary power supply of fuel-cell vehicle, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric train, and used for uninterruptible power system (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The charge-and-discharge characteristic and the output characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery are improved at high-rate by an easy and quick spreading of ionic liquid into the separator, and the vehicle is excellent in driving performance. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a separator for electrolyte layer of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Separator (40a)    Solvent diffused layer (41a)    Graft copolymer chain (42)    Base material of separator (46a)    Ionic liquid with lithium salt (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves baking raw material, and preparing lithium compound in which occlusion and discharge are reversibly possible. The lithium compound is pulverized, and pulverized lithium compound is heated in temperature range by which crystallinity of surface layer portion is improved. A specific type of organic substance functioning as sintering inhibitor, is added to pulverized lithium compound, and lithium compound is heated.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sintering of pulverized particles can be suppressed and enlargement of particle diameter can be prevented such that crystallinity of lithium compound can be improved and hence high crystalline high lithium compound can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process of manufacturing positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has single cell (4) comprising electrolyte (1), fuel electrode (2) at lower surface of electrolyte and air electrode (3) at upper surface of electrolyte. The fuel electrode separator (5) and air electrode separator (8) accommodate the single cell and supply fuel gas or oxidizing agent gas to the single cell. A connection layer (10) comprising metal oxides, is formed between the air electrode and air electrode separator. The grooves (8b) are formed in the contact surface of connection layer and air electrode separator.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell for motor vehicle, domestic co-generation system and power station.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact area of the air electrode separator and connection layer is increased by forming the grooves in the contact surface of connection layer and air electrode separator, the contact resistance between the air electrode separator and connection layer can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid oxide fuel cell stack.    Electrolyte (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Air electrode (3)    Single cell (4)    Fuel electrode separator (5)    Air electrode separator (8)    Groove (8b)    Connection layer (10)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains (in parts mass) acid-modified polyolefin resin (100) and polyurethane resin (0.5-100).    USE - Resin composition is used for binder for electrode of secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent adhesiveness, swelling resistance and electroconductivity, and provides battery with excellent cycle characteristics and initial-stage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for binder.
NOVELTY - A braking mechanism for pedaling vehicle, is disclosed. When brake is applied in pedaling vehicle, the mechanism stores kinetic energy and uses this stored energy for pedaling the vehicle after application of brake on the wish of rider. The pedaling vehicle means the vehicle which is driven by pedaling like bicycle, tricycle and man-puller rickshaw. In general pedaling vehicles, when brake is applied to slow down the speed, kinetic energy of vehicle transforms into the heat energy due to friction occurred in the brake-shoes and transfers to the surrounding. Thus, this energy is totally lost. And if rider wants to move the vehicle again, he has to apply efforts to pedal. To save the rider's efforts, the energy saving brake mechanism is proposed. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The set has a generator equipped with a fixed external disk. A device is equipped with a direct current-high frequency square wave translation circuit that is used to change 12V direct current into high frequency square wave. A vehicle front shaft is fixed on the disk. A front part of an electric bicycle is equipped with a solar-cell panel. Incident light is reflected for multiple times in a propagation process performed in an optical fiber. An input end of a storage battery is connected with a solar battery. An output end of an anode of the solar battery is serially connected with a diode.    USE - Solar energy generating set for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The set increases travel distance of the electric bicycle and prolongs service life of the storage battery. The set has high efficiency, and ensures that incident light can improve light absorption and transmission efficiency of a photoelectron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an efficient solar energy generating set for an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The metal separator (5) has a carbon surface treatment layer (35) that is positioned on the surface of an electroconductive carbon layer (33). The intensity ratio of D-band peak intensity and G-band peak intensity measured from Raman scattering spectral analysis performed with respect to carbon surface treatment layer is in range of 1.3 or more. The hardness of hard carbon layer (34) positioned on the electroconductive carbon layer surface is set to be in the range of 1000 or more.    USE - Surface treatment structure e.g. metal separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator ensures sufficient contact resistance and outstanding electroconductivity efficiently, while improving corrosion resistance reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of surface treatment structure; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the metal separator.    Metal separator (5)    Intermediate layer (32)    Electroconductive carbon layer (33)    Hard carbon layer (34)    Carbon surface treatment layer (35)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has two blocking ramps (2) provided with two contacts (4, 5) and symmetrically arranged in a fall direction. Ends of the contacts are connected together with a ball (3) during reaching an end position (10), where the ball is made of conductive material. A cover contact (15) is provided during extreme fall conditions caused by centrifugal movements in an electronic bicycle. A housing (1) is partially filled with a special absorption oil (6), and an integrated circuit (IC) impulse shaper (16) shapes an output signal (13). A fall sensor is provided in the mechanism.    USE - Mechanism for automatic disconnection of a battery pack from a drive system and components of an electronic bicycle during fall.    ADVANTAGE - The fall sensor reliably detects switched off condition of the battery pack when the electronic bicycle is turned off, thus separating the battery pack from the drive components and system of the electronic bicycle in a safe and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and sectional views of a mechanism for automatic disconnection of a battery pack from a drive system and components of an electronic bicycle.    Housing (1)    Blocking ramps (2)    Ball (3)    Contacts (4, 5)    Absorption oil (6)    End position (10)    Output signal (13)    Cover contact (15)    Integrated circuit impulse shaper (16)
NOVELTY - An electric power feeding unit (11) has a primary coil (14) placed in a fixed state. The primary coil is magnetically coupled with pickup coil (17) and tertiary coil (18), while pick up coil is provided to produce electric power supplied to load (37). The tertiary coil has power receiving unit (13) to which resonance capacitor (35) is connected. The pickup and tertiary coils are placed such that the tertiary coil is placed to the front side nearer to primary coil from the pickup coil.    USE - Non-contact electric power supply apparatus for supplying electric power to load e.g. battery, electric light bulb, machinery, etc., mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A non-contact electric power supply apparatus that can obtain a heavy current and that can supply electric power to load in a non-contact manner can be easily provided, while reducing heat conduction from the tertiary coil into which heavy current is flowed. Safe operation can be easily ensured, as excessive electric power is not supplied to power receiving unit, even when power receiving unit is set to be closer to electric power feeding unit, while improving power transmission efficiency. Leakage of large magnetic flux generated by tertiary coil can be prevented, while improving magnetic efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the non-contact electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power feeding unit (11)    Power receiving unit (13)    Primary coil (14)    Pickup coil (17)    Tertiary coil (18)    Resonance capacitor (35)    Load (37)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) consists of positive electrode (3) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (4) containing negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains (in %mass) difluoro-phosphonyl compound (I) (1 or less) and cyclic sulfate compound (II) (2 or less).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in internal resistance of battery when used at low temperature, is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains (in %mass) difluoro-phosphonyl compound of formula (I) (1 or less) and cyclic sulfate compound of formula (II) (2 or less).    R1-R4=H or 1-3C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - Lithium titanate contains lithium titanate secondary particles which are aggregate of lithium titanate primary particles, and has macropores on the surface of secondary particles.    USE - Lithium titanate is used for electrode active material for electrical storage device (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device using lithium titanate has excellent rate characteristics and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium titanate, which involves performing dry granulation of slurry containing crystalline titanium oxide, titanic acid compound and lithium compound, baking, and obtaining lithium-titanate secondary particles. Crystalline titanium oxide contains at least two types of crystalline titanium oxide particles having different average particle diameter. The content of crystalline titanium oxide is 4 times with respect to the content of titanic acid compound;    (2) electrode active material; and    (3) electrical storage device, which has an electrode containing electrode active material.
NOVELTY - Membrane comprises a polymer composition comprising a blend of a multi-block thermoplastic elastomer comprising alternating hard polymeric blocks and soft polymeric blocks, and a polymer comprising a metal of Group 14 of the periodic system of the elements.    USE - The membrane is useful: for separation processes, which is a gas/gas separation process, used to separate carbon dioxide from a light gas (has a molecular weight less than or equal to 44 and comprises hydrogen, nitrogen and/or methane); in ultrafiltration processes and/or nanofiltration processes; and in ion transport processes (all claimed) e.g. ion exchange, electrochemical cells including batteries, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane exhibits enhanced in its properties, particularly in the separation properties, ultrafiltration processes, nanofiltration processes, and ion transport processes; and provides a strongly enhanced permeability for carbon dioxide gas in combination with an enhanced selectivity for carbon dioxide gas over nitrogen gas and/or hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal lithium layer formed on a cathode and an anode surface of two electrodes, where the battery is made of molybdenum dioxide, vanadium oxide or chromium oxide. The lithium layer is accommodated in a lithium storage capacity unit, where lithium alloy is selected from one among silicon, tin and aluminum. The cathode is provided with a current collector, and the lithium layer is formed on a negative active material layer. The anode is provided with an anode active material layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery conspicuously increases the reversible capacity of the activation by utilizing lithium storage emissive ability of the anode material and the cathode, and has low risk problem and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating comparison of rechargeable fuel capacity with stoichiometric amount pole capacity of a lithium secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Catalyst (I) comprising a first metal comprising platinum or palladium, an element for alloy formation comprising scandium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, ruthenium, osmium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, carbon, silicon, germanium, tin or lead; and at least one promoter element comprising lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, iron, lanthanum, yttrium and/or zirconium, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for reforming methanol and steam to hydrogen gas (claimed) for use in hydrogen fuel cells. (I) is useful for traditional oxide supports, ceramics or metal substrates including foils, and heat-exchange plats, to make methanol reformers for hydrogen fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is substantially free of copper and zinc. (I) is air-stable catalyst for the formation of methanol that operates continuously at at least 350 degrees C and (I) can be quickly and easily prepared without the need for melting or pre-reduction. (I) is suitable for large-scale commercial use. (I) provides highly efficient and compact methanol reformer for hydrogen fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I); and    (2) a method of reforming methanol and steam to hydrogen gas, comprising heating a methanol water solution to form a methanol water vapor; feeding the vapor to a methanol reformation apparatus containing a methanol water reformation catalyst (i.e. (I)) heated to at least 200 degrees C; and contacting the vapor with the heated catalyst.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has endplates that are connected to stator housing (20) at end of interior bore. A rotor shaft (100) located in interior bore is connected to external power source to rotate rotor (40). A rotor centering device centers rotor with respect to stator housing to prevent rotating rotor from contacting interior bore and endplates. A vane centering device connects rotating vane assembly to rotor shaft and centering vane with respect to rotor to control radial and axial position of rotating vane assembly to prevent contact of vane with stator interior bore and endplates.    USE - Positive displacement apparatus of double vane machine and orbital mono vane device for used with transportation vehicle such as car, truck and bus, non-lubricated air compressor, hydrogen circulator, reversible refrigerant compressor, miniature compressor and vacuum pump, in life science, semiconductor processing, medical device, vacuum pump applications, and for pond aeration systems at golf courses.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vane centering device connects rotating vane assembly to rotor shaft and centering vane with respect to rotor to control radial and axial position of rotating vane assembly to prevent contact of vane with stator housing interior bore and endplates, the friction reduction, efficiency enhancement and exceedingly long operating life is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for controlling repetitive internal motion of rotor; and    (2) method for controlling repetitive internal motion of rotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the orbital mono vane device.    Stator housing (20)    Rotor (40)    Rotor slot (44)    Vane (50)    Rotor shaft (100)
NOVELTY - Conducting metal oxide and/or metal nitride nanoparticles (N1) comprise metal selected from titanium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, and/or tungsten and oxygen (for metal oxide) or nitrogen (for metal nitride). The length of longest axis of nanoparticles is 5 nm-2 mu m. The metal oxide nanoparticles have at least one metal that has at least one valence electron available for conduction. The nanoparticles have conductivity of greater than or equal to 0.1 S/cm.    USE - Conducting metal oxide and/or metal nitride nanoparticles (N1) are used for porous conducting material and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stability of doped oxide materials varies with identity and concentrations of the dopant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a porous conducting material which comprises agglomerates of the nanoparticles (N1) and molybdenum or platinum. The porous conducting material has at least 50, preferably 65-85% porosity.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery mounting device (2) i.e. rectangular block, equipped with a connection mechanism. Two ends of a monomer battery (1) are separately clamped in battery mounting holes (3) of the battery mounting device. The battery mounting device is connected to multiple battery mounting devices by the connection mechanism on periphery. A corresponding side of the battery mounting device is equipped with a matched swallow-tailed slot. A front end surface of a block is equipped with columns (7).    USE - Battery group structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is convenient to mount and dismount and flexible to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery group structure.    Monomer battery (1)    Battery mounting device (2)    Battery mounting holes (3)    Columns (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a base (1) whose lower part is arranged with a cavity (5) and upper part is provided with a support plate (3). The support plate is provided with a rolling channel that is provided with multiple rotable circular pipes, where two ends of each circular pipe are connected to the support plate by a fixed pin. A support block (2) is arranged between the base and the support plate. A spacing part between the base and the support plate is adjusted by a bolt (4).    USE - In-groove device for a storage battery in a hydraulic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can adopt a conveying platform that is supported between the hydraulic vehicle and an internalization formed groove, so that the storage battery can be translated and conveyed to the internalization formed groove. The support plate is provided with a horizontal rolling channel, so as to relieve labor intensity while conveying and increase productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an in-groove device.    Base (1)    Support block (2)    Support plate (3)    Bolt (4)    Cavity (5)
NOVELTY - The tool has a sleeve hole (11) formed on a sleeve part of a leather collar position pressing tool unit (1) that is vertical to an axis of the sleeve hole to form a through hole (12).    USE - Leather collar tamp pressing tool for lead-acid cell in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tool enables a lead column that can prevent passing of large current, which results in corrosion of cell by sulfuric acid in cell when the cell is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a leather collar tamp pressing tool.    Leather collar position pressing tool unit (1)    Sleeve hole (11)    Through hole (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a clamped member corresponding to an inner wall of a containing slot that is mounted on a housing e.g. seat charge housing, vehicle charge housing and travel charge housing. An electrified part is formed on an outer surface of a plate body. A bump and another electrified part are mounted on a side of a conductor that is adjacent to another conductor. Two external charge contacts are propped against the bump to make the electrified parts to touch an electric power transmission unit to utilize electric break over. The conductors are metal conductors or alloy conductors.    USE - Charge device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two charge contacts are external wireless mobile phone, rechargeable battery, personal digital assistant and global satellite positioning system. The bumps are solid arched bumps, solid spherical bumps and solid rectangular bumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a charge device.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple pairs of bared electrode contacts (3) fixed on an insulating mesh (2), where distance between the electrode contacts in each pair is 1-2 cm. A roof, a sidewall and front and back cover plates of an automobile are provided with serially connected multiple solar photovoltaic cell panels (4) that are connected with a rechargeable battery (E) via an adjustor TV. An anode and a cathode of the battery are respectively connected with pairs of the electrode contacts via an alarm (1).    USE - Solar baby urination alarming device for an automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device charges the rechargeable battery by utilizing solar photovoltaic cell panels. The urine permeates via a diaper to flow to an insulating mesh when a baby urinates so as to rapidly connect the pairs of electrode contacts, thus enabling the alarm to make the sound. The device has simple structure and excellent work performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a solar baby urination alarming device.    Rechargeable battery (E)    Alarm (1)    Insulating mesh (2)    Bared electrode contacts (3)    Solar photovoltaic cell panels (4)
NOVELTY - The case has a storage battery arranged in a case body (1), where middle parts of the case body and a case cover (2) on two sides are opened with handle holes (4). The case cover is arranged into a handle storing groove (5) at a handle position. The middle parts of the case body and the case cover on two sides are protruded outward to a support table (3). The handle holes are opened on the support table.    USE - Battery case for a two-wheel electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case occupies less space, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery case.    Case body (1)    Case cover (2)    Support table (3)    Handle holes (4)    Handle storing groove (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has battery box fixedly arranged on a frame and provided with an opening, where the battery box is provided with a tray-type bearing disk. An upper part of the opening of the battery box is provided with a reinforcing rib that is extended to both sides of the opening, where both the sides and a lower part of the battery box are extended with waterproof stopping pieces. The waterproof stopping piece at the lower part of the box is provided with a groove that holds a detecting device of an electronic appliance, where the groove is provided with a hanging part.    USE - Motorcycle battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The raised dust and water rolled by the rear wheel of a motorcycle can be blocked via the waterproof stopping piece, thus effectively preventing water permeating into the battery box so as to achieve the function of prolonging the service life of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a motorcycle battery box structure.
NOVELTY - The pair has a battery box whose guide plate is located on a bridge sheet of a vehicle frame via a battery box guide plate fixed taking pair unit that is provided with two taking pair units (11, 12). A taking pair units is fixedly connected with the guide plate, another taking pair unit is fixedly connected with the bridge sheet of the vehicle frame, and the taking pair units are fixedly and adjustably hinged. The latter taking pair unit is provided with a connecting face (121) that is fixedly connected with the bridge sheet of the vehicle frame.    USE - Fixed taking pair for a battery box guide plate.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting angle between the battery box guide plate and the bridge plate of the vehicle frame can be regulated by the fixed taking pairs, thus ensuring smooth assembly of the battery box. The taking pair units can reduce manufacturing size and manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fixed taking pair.    Hinged holes (4)    Taking pair units (11, 12)    Connecting face (121)    Connecting arms (122)
NOVELTY - The device has two temperature sensors, where one of the two temperature sensors is arranged in an external part of a battery box for detecting an environment temperature and another temperature sensor is arranged in an internal part of the battery box for detecting internal temperature of the battery box. Temperature signals detected by the two temperature sensors are transmitted to a microprocessor. A switch control signal output by the microprocessor controls a power tube driving circuit.    USE - Low-temperature temperature compensation device for a motor vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively ensure temperature of the battery when traveling in low-temperature environment, can make the storage battery exert the high-performance capacity, and improves traveling range of the motor vehicle in low-temperature condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a low-temperature temperature compensation device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A catalyst is formed by supporting alkali metal oxide, alkaline-earth metal oxide, group XIII element oxide excluding indium oxide, transition metal oxide, rare-earth-metal oxide and/or noble metal oxide on lithium oxide as support.    USE - Catalyst is used for manufacture of hydrogen (claimed) used as fuel for internal combustion engine of electric vehicles and fuel cell. Can also be used in manufacture of ammonia, crude oil refinery process, and methanol production process.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and durability, and is capable of efficiently providing hydrogen with suppressed generation of ethylene and acetaldehyde.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen, which involves converting mixture of ethanol and steam into hydrogen and carbon dioxide using catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting (110) the membrane electrode assembly into a particulate material which is then wetted (120). The slurry which has a wetted particulate material is formed and an acid leachate is adapted for dissolving the catalytic elements into a soluble catalytic element salt. The slurry is separated (140) into a depleted particulate material and a supernatant with catalytic element salt. The depleted particulate material is washed (150) for removing the catalytic element salt retained within pores in the depleted particulate material.    USE - Method for recovering catalytic elements from fuel cell membrane.    ADVANTAGE - As the catalytic element salt retained within pores in the depleted particulate material is removed by washing depleted particulate material, the high degree of catalytic recovery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of recovering catalytic elements.    Step for converting the membrane electrode assembly into a particulate material (110)    Step for wetting particulate material with surfactant (120)    Step for extracting catalytic elements (130)    Step for separating depleted particulate material (140)    Step for washing depleted particulate material (150)
NOVELTY - The coast working vehicle has a solar panel (1) equipped at an upper part of a body (3). Detection sensors are installed at an automatic electricity supply unit in the body. One of the detection sensors and an electronic circuit part are positioned to supply sunlight to a body circumference of a solar cell. A motor is arranged at a lower part of the body, and an endless track (13) operates a gear-box in the body. A micro-switch and a scanning board are arranged around the detection sensor.    USE - Coast working vehicle e.g. shovel and plow (all claimed), for use as a salt collection working vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can conveniently collect salt at less labor cost. The vehicle is environment-friendly and exhibits improved working efficiency. The vehicle enables automatic generation of electric power by sunlight obtained using the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a coast working vehicle.    Solar panel (1)    Body (3)    Endless track (13)    Wheel (15)    Antenna (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery controller (410) including a CPU (411) for outputting a fan speed command to a cooling fan driven by a DC motor (422) in a cooling module (420), where a positive terminal voltage and a negative terminal voltage of the DC motor are fed back to the battery controller. A temperature sensor is provided to measure the temperature of a thermal fuse (423) provided in the cooling module.    USE - Cooling system for cooling a high voltage battery in a hybrid vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables stable and secure cooling of high voltage battery at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of the cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery controller (410)    CPU (411)    Cooling module (420)    DC motor (422)    Thermal fuse (423)
NOVELTY - The valve has a bracket (3) inserted into a casing (2), and a core (C) inserted into a top of a bobbin (4). A sleeve (5) is combined to a bottom of the bobbin. A coil (42) is wound around the bracket. A plunger (6) is inserted within the sleeve. An elastic member (T) is equipped in a lower part of the core, and is made of rubber or urethane.    USE - Solenoid valve for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The valve reduces leakage flux by reducing the air gap between the coil and the bracket, has low power consumption, and reduces generation of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solenoid valve.    Core (C)    Elastic member (T)    Casing (2)    Bracket (3)    Bobbin (4)    Sleeve (5)    Plunger (6)    Coil (42)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an insulation part fixed inside a heating cell (12). An electric induction heating apparatus (200) consists of a blower section with an electric induction heating portion (1). An air duct (50) is provided with a coil type induction part. A blower (60a) is fixed at shear portion of the insulation part. The air duct is connected to a rear end of the insulation part. The blower is fixed to the insulation part to flow the external air in a specific direction. A high-voltage supply from a feed port (100) consists of a fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The indoor of the fuel cell automobile is heated with the heater liquor using the electric induction heating dual pack heater, thus increasing the heat exchange efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell automobile. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric induction heating portion (1)    Heating cell (12)    Air duct (50)    Blower (60a)    Feed port (100)    Electric induction heating apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - A lithium salt is mixed with manganese oxide, and the obtained mixture is heat-treated to obtain lithium manganese oxide having nano spinel crystal structure.    USE - Manufacture of lithium manganese oxide used as anode material for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for notebook computer, cellular phone, MPEG audio layer-3 player, electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium manganese oxide having small particle size is manufactured.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating conductive powder (50) with 40-50 parts by weight, on a base material (40) with 100 parts by weight of a conductive glass frit. A reflection barrier layer and wiring are formed on a substrate of a solar cell. The average particle diameter of the conductive powder is 0.01-5mm. The conductive glass frit is heated after coating the glass frit with the conductive powder. The conductive powder is selected from a group consisting of silver, aluminum, titanium, nickel and tantalum.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the thermal annealing temperature during manufacturing of the solar cell can be reduced reliably. The electrical contact resistance of the solar cell can be decreased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the conductive glass frit.    Glass frit base material (40)    Conductive powder (50)    Current movement path (60)
NOVELTY - The trailer has solar panels, and a charger arranged with an outlet connected to a loading network. A hydraulic cylinder raises/ lowers a support structure of photovoltaic panels. A manual hydraulic pump is connected with the hydraulic cylinder. Another hydraulic cylinder lifts/lowers a telescopic lighting tower. Support and leveling spikes are arranged in the trailer.    USE - Trailer for producing electricity. Uses include but are not limited to construction sites, schools in villages, fire and civil protection organizations and power supply pumping facility centers.    ADVANTAGE - The trailer has low power consumption, and occupies less space. The trailer can be utilized in areas with lack of power. The lighting tower and the photovoltaic panels can be raised or lowered by the hydraulic cylinder without a need for batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of trailer with solar panels angled to put in working position    Body (1)    Central part (5)    Side frames (6, 7)
NOVELTY - Proposed invention aims at perfecting electrically driven transport facilities. Proposed electric motor car comprises reversible power supply or is connected with reversible power supply, and one or several motors coupled with wheels either by mechanical transmission or without it. Said car comprises one or several reversible converters that allow adjusting rpm or torque of said motors, high-capacity capacitor (super capacitor) and ballast resistor. Additionally, it incorporates reversible DC-to-DC step-up/step-down converter, two current pickups, two voltage pickups, car speed pickup, rpm pickup of one of the motors and control system. Super capacitor is connected to terminals via reversible converter, ballast resistor shunted by inverted diode, in series with discharge gate. Outputs of all aforesaid pickups are connected with the control system inputs, control system outputs being connected to control inputs of aforesaid converter and discharge gate.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Higher current efficiency of recuperated electric power. 10 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - An anode nanoscale composition comprises a nano-structured support matrix; and nanoparticles including metallic, metalloid, and/or non-metallic nano-particles, where an interfacial bonding is formed between the nano-structured support matrix and the nanoparticles.    USE - An anode nanoscale composition used in an electrode for a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (claimed) of an electronic device, electric vehicles, intermittent power source storage, and implantable energy systems.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high energy density and long service life. The anode exhibits a stable reversible capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing an anode nanoparticle composition, comprising:    (A) growing a nano-structured support matrix on a substrate; and    (B) depositing nanoparticles on the surface of the nano-structured support matrix.
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a semiconductor element (26), several heat transfer diffusion portions (31) made of heat conductive material, heat radiation fin (41) and cooling fan (51) laminated in order. The cooling air is supplied from the fan towards the fin. The heat transfer diffusion portions are arranged such that the semiconductor element is clamped from both sides. The heat-transfer diffusion portion is set to have larger heat conductivity extension direction rather than the lamination direction.    USE - Cooling structure of semiconductor element in inverter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the semiconductor element is efficiently transferred to a fin through the heat transfer diffusion portion which has larger heat conductivity in the extension direction rather than the lamination direction. The heat that gets across to the fin receives supply of cooling air by an air blower and is thermally radiated, hence outstanding cooling efficiency is realizable by a simple structure. The contact area of a fin and air can be increased hence the cooling efficiency of semiconductor element can be improved. The maintainability of an apparatus can be improved, and variation of cooling efficiency between semiconductor elements can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the cooling structure of the semiconductor element applied to the inverter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor element (26)    Heat transfer diffusion portion (31)    Junction portion (32)    Heat radiation fin (41)    Cooling fan (51)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (20) has a main relay (30) connected in parallel with a battery (22) and connected in parallel with a smoothing capacitor (42) and a relay (44) at the side of an inverter (40). The relay discharges electric power stored in the smoothing capacitor when battery and electric power bus line (46) are disconnected from a motor (MG) by the main relay.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power stored in the smoothing capacitor is discharged reliably and quickly using the relay for preventing the danger of electric shock during the collision of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the outline structure of the electric vehicle carrying the power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (20)    Battery (22)    Main relay (30)    Inverter (40)    Smoothing capacitor (42)    Relay (44)    Electric power bus line (46)    Motor (MG)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a central control circuit (11) sending a selection signal to select one of electrochemical blocks of a fuel cell for measuring potential difference of the blocks of the fuel cell. A control module (12) realizes measurement of the potential difference of the blocks in response to the selection signal. The control module comprises differential amplifiers (26), where input of each amplifier is connected with terminals of the blocks so as to provide voltage representing the potential difference between the terminals of the blocks.    USE - System for controlling a fuel cell of an electrochemical block of a battery system during measurement of voltage of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the fuel cell of the electrochemical block during measurement of voltage of the fuel cell in a simple, rapid and precise manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a measuring system.    Fuel cell controlling system (10)    Central control circuit (11)    Control module (12)    Voltage measuring circuit (22)    Differential amplifiers (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a sub radiator (17) arranged below a fuel cell case (10) mounted in the under floor of a vehicle (1) and connected to a main fuel cell radiator (15) through a switching valve. A main radiator fan (13) is arranged near the main fuel cell radiator for discharging air from the main radiator along a vehicle center axis towards the sub radiator. The air from main radiator fan and the air from a cowl top louver (23) are combined and guided to the sub radiator. A sub radiator fan (14) discharges air in the circumference of sub radiator.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is cooled efficiently by the combined flow of air passing the main radiator and the air passing the sub radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the vehicle having a fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell case (10)    Main radiator fan (13)    Sub radiator fan (14)    Main fuel cell radiator (15)    Sub radiator (17)    Cowl top louver (23)
NOVELTY - The additional autonomous power supply system has an additional system of one or more hermetic batteries (3) for supplying power to accessories used in a vehicle. A voltage divider (2) and solar panels (4) recharge one or more hermetic batteries. A charge controller (5) controls the recharging such that, when the engine is started, recharging takes place using primary batteries (1) of the vehicle, and/or using the solar panels.    USE - Additional autonomous power supply system for vehicle, such as industrial or commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Various 12-volt sockets for accessories are made independent from primary batteries, by creating autonomous system that will allow to use lighter and less expensive primary batteries only for vehicular functions, the system including hermetic batteries, which are maintenance-free and are suitable for cyclic charge-discharge. Provides additional autonomous power supply system featured with higher endurance with engine stopped, smaller starting batteries, lower or zero current withdrawal from vehicle's batteries, smaller direct current (DC)/DC converters being used, lower stress for alternator, and lower fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - When the engine is stopped, recharging takes place using the solar panels, while the connection with the primary batteries is interrupted. The recharging when the engine is stopped is recovered only in case of absence of light, if the charging level is critical or in case of detected failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general circuit scheme of the additional autonomous power supply system.    Primary batteries (1)    Voltage divider (2)    Hermetic battery (3)    Solar panels (4)    Charge controller (5)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric unit (1) has a heat receiving fin (4) having several circular pins (8) that are protruded from a base plate (7). The circular pins are arranged in opposing state such that the circular pins are arranged alternatively so as to form an exhaust passage (2).    USE - Thermoelectric unit for collecting energy from exhaust gas of engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust back pressure of the engine can be reduced and the performance of the engine can be improved reliably. The energy can be collected effectively from the exhaust gas of engine using the heat receiving fin so as to produce large amount of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional-side views of the thermoelectric unit.    Thermoelectric unit (1)    Exhaust passage (2)    Thermo element (3)    Heat receiving fin (4)    Base plate (7)    Circular pin (8)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric unit (1) has a heat receiving plate (4) with heat receiving fin (8) facing an engine exhaust passage. A contact pressure adjustment mechanism (12) provided in fixing mechanism (5), adjusts the contact pressure by pressing of a thermoelement (3) on the heat receiving plate. A cooling device (9) provided in the surface on opposite side to the heat receiving plate, cools the thermoelement.    USE - Thermoelectric unit mounted in engine exhaust passage of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since contact pressure adjustment mechanism provided in fixing mechanism adjusts the contact pressure by pressing of thermoelement on heat receiving plate, the thermoelement is not damaged by vibration or thermal expansion of exhaust passage. Hence regular electric power generation amount can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, side and cross-sectional views of the thermoelectric unit.    Thermoelectric unit (1)    Thermoelement (3)    Heat receiving plate (4)    Fixing mechanism (5)    Heat receiving fin (8)    Cooling device (9)    Contact pressure adjustment mechanism (12)
NOVELTY - A relief valve (22) has connection (52) formed to provide an external side the primary chamber (36) with respect to housing (30). A valve main body (32) connects the primary chamber to the secondary chamber (38), with valve opening set in open state when fluid pressure in primary chamber exceeds value.    USE - Relief valve used in fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a valve having simple structure yet can allow smooth flow of fluid in system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of relief valve.    Relief valve (22)    Housing (30)    Valve main body (32)    Primary chamber (36)    Secondary chamber (38)    Connection (52)
NOVELTY - A fuel-tank system (FTS) comprises tank (10) which stores liquid fuel used as gaseous fuel and tank (20) which stores gaseous fuel. The tanks (10 and 20) are connected in series using pipe (30). The tank (10) comprises liner formed using metal material, and the tank (20) comprises liner formed using resin material. The liquid fuel within the tank (10) is vaporized to generate gaseous fuel which is supplied to tank (20).    USE - Fuel-tank system is used for supplying gaseous fuel to fuel-supply tip.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-tank system is lightweight and compact, and enables storage of liquid fuel which generates gaseous fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel-tank system.    Tanks (10,20)    Connector pipe (30)    Pipings (41,42)    Valves (101,201)    Fuel-tank system (FTS)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a separator (1) whose both surfaces are provided with a humidification chamber (15) and a moisture absorption chamber respectively. A gas introduction hole (11) for humidification is arranged to connect the separator with separator and humidification chamber. A seal (9) is provided at perimeter of outer edge of the separator. A fixed size contact unit (7) is formed along the outer edge of seal and is contacted with separator along lamination direction.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell system. Cans also be used in electric machine, electronic device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixed size contact unit is formed along the outer edge of seal and is contacted with separator along lamination direction, the variation in sealing performance of the seal is reduced while reducing the crushing cost of seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the gas introduction hole for humidification.    Separator (1)    Fixed size contact unit (7)    Seal (9)    Gas introduction hole (11)    Humidification chamber (15)
NOVELTY - A route guidance unit searches for guide route from set origin to destination, to perform route guidance operation. A control plan creation unit (7) draws up control plan for every motor (3) for independently driving four or more wheels (2), so that each utilization rate of fuel cells (4) used for supplying electric power for driving motor during finishing of searching of guide route is equalized. A drive control unit (8) controls drive of motor by the period when route guidance operation is performed based on control plan and present position of own vehicle.    USE - Navigation apparatus mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A navigation apparatus that ensures effective utilization of several fuel cells mounted in vehicle can be easily provided, while preventing deterioration of service lifetime due to voltage difference in each fuel cell, and reducing consumption of each fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the drive system of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wheel (2)    Motor (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Control plan creation unit (7)    Drive control unit (8)
NOVELTY - An application unit applies a voltage to an electric motor, and a characteristic acquisition unit acquires the characteristic of electric motor based on the resistance value of an electromagnetic coil. The electric motor is rotated at an idling speed when the motor is driven in a non-loaded state under the application of voltage to motor. A no-load current is flowed into electromagnetic coil when motor is driven in non-loaded state under the application voltage. The characteristic of electric motor is acquired using the driving state of motor.    USE - Apparatus for acquiring characteristic of electric motor (claimed) e.g. brushless motor for electronic device e.g. projector (both claimed) and fuel cell type mobile telephone, robot, and moving object (claimed) e.g. rail vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in timepiece, drum type washing machine, roller coaster, digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer, fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, household appliance, optical memory device, magnetic storage device and polygon mirror drive device.    ADVANTAGE - Various characteristics of electric motor in various driving states can be acquired efficiently, and the electric motor is controlled appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric motor mounting apparatus;    (2) method for acquiring characteristic of electric motor; and    (3) program for acquiring characteristic of electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of calculating the characteristic of electric motor.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery cells which equip a sealing board with a safety valve (3) to open valve at the time of inner pressure rise and discharging internal gas. A gas duct (40) guides a gas released to a discharge port. A frame holds the gas duct on the upper surface of the safety valve. The gas duct can equip a connection portion with a frame (50) with a sliding mechanism (42) maintained in obstruction state for interior space, even if the gas duct is slid by the direction separating from the safety valve.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since a clearance gap is not generated between the gas duct and the frame with the sliding mechanism, even if the mechanism is pushed up to the direction in which the duct is detached by high pressure of gas discharged at the time of opening the safety valve, the gas leakage can be reduced, and the air tightness can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the power supply device.    Safety valve (3)    Sealing element (20)    Gas duct (40)    Sliding mechanism (42)    Frame (50)
NOVELTY - The device has an intercooler (28) for cooling the air supplied to a fuel cell (12) by an air compressor (26). A cooler cools a direct current (DC)-DC converter (62) for converting the electric power output from the fuel cell. The fuel cell receives and generates the supply of hydrogen and air. The cooling fluid flow path is formed so that the cooling fluid sent out from the radiator (71) is supplied into the intercooler from the cooler and recirculated to the radiator.    USE - Cooling device for fuel cell system used in electric vehicle such as car. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, construction machine and agricultural machine and for use as electric power generation system for building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - Since the intercooler and cooler are integrated, the space saving and size reduction of the cooling device are attained. The cooling fluid is supplied into the intercooler from the cooler and recirculated to the radiator through cooling fluid flow path easily. The degree of freedom in design of mounting apparatus of the cooling device is increased. The air supplied to the voltage conversion apparatus and fuel cell by the cooling fluid circulating lines can be cooled efficiently. The enlargement of radiator in the fuel cell system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Air compressor (26)    Intercooler (28)    Direct current-direct current converter (62)    Radiator (71)
NOVELTY - The hub (10) has a connector (22) electrically connected to a generator mechanism, where the generator mechanism and the connector are provided on a hub shaft. A positioning device (24) is arranged on the hub shaft and designed to position the connector with respect to a frame (102) of a bicycle (101) in a rotational direction around the hub shaft. The positioning device comprises a protrusion that extends from the hub shaft to engage with a fork end of the frame.    USE - Generator hub for use in a frame of a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning device is arranged on the hub shaft and designed to position the connector with respect to the frame of the bicycle in the rotational direction around the hub shaft, so that the generator hub is not positioned every time when the generator hub is mounted, thus enabling implementation of a cable guiding process in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle with a generator hub.    Generator hub (10)    Connector (22)    Positioning device (24)    Bicycle (101)    Frame (102)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a tempering unit for tempering of a cathode input stream (20) and an anode input stream (22). A humidification unit is provided for humidification of the input streams, where the input streams are temperature controlled independent of the humidification. The tempering unit and the humidification unit commonly form a structural unit. The tempering unit is designed as a tubular bundle heat transmitter, where the streams are guided via a tubular chamber and a casing chamber into the tubular bundle heat transmitter, respectively.    USE - Conditioning device for humidification or cooling and temperature controlling of material streams e.g. cathode input stream and anode input stream, in a fuel cell system (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system and direct methanol fuel cell system, which is utilized for operation of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device enables adjusting humidification rate and temperature control rate of material streams independent of each other. The device is designed without external energy supply, thus reducing the space required for the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for humidification and temperature controlling of material streams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system with the conditioning device.    Conditioning device (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Cooler (17)    Cathode input stream (20)    Anode input stream (22)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a vehicle status information acquiring device (20) acquiring vehicle status information. A control device i.e. electronic control unit (30), receives the status information. A main power supply i.e. battery (10), supplies electric power to the control device. An auxiliary power supply i.e. capacitor (12), supplies electric power to the control device when supply of power from the main power supply is stopped, where the control device stores the status information in a storage device (32) e.g. electrically erasable and programmable ROM, during occurrence of a specific event.    USE - Event information collecting system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power supply supplies electric power to the control device when supply of power from the main power supply is stopped, thus enabling accurate detection of occurrence of accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for collecting event information on a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an event information collecting system.    Event information collecting system (1)    Battery (10)    Capacitor (12)    Vehicle status information acquiring device (20)    Electronic control unit (30)    Storage device (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether brake power exceeds power absorption capability of an energy storage system for a vehicle. Determination is made whether conditions allow for control of an engine fan. An operation of the engine fan is requested when the brake power exceeds the power absorption capability of the energy storage system. The brake power is directed to the energy storage system when the power absorption capability for the energy storage system exceeds the brake power.    USE - Method for controlling brake power flow for a vehicle with an electrically variable transmission.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing power of the engine fan and accessories with fuel heated in an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method for controlling brake power flow for a vehicle with an electrically variable transmission.
NOVELTY - A frame cover covers the lower portion of the seat. A driving wheel is positioned at tire housing. A swing arm (60) is pivotally supports driving wheel. A motor (8) drives the driving wheel by supplying the electric power to swing arm from a fuel cell through a motor controller. A centrifugal fan (66) is provided in motor. A cooling duct (67) connects the apparatus mounting area (36) and centrifugal fan suction side.    USE - Motor of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle e.g. scooter type two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle such as motor chair.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the electric power of the motor controller for performing operation control of the motor can be suppressed. The motor can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Motor (8)    Apparatus mounting area (36)    Swing arm (60)    Centrifugal fan (66)    Cooling duct (67)
NOVELTY - The terminal cover apparatus (67) has a terminal exposure opening (78) that covers terminal block which is provided with partition wall which partitions each terminal. The exposure opening is closed by a protective cover (82).    USE - Terminal cover apparatus for motive power line for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel tank can be protected so that leakage of fuel can be suppressed and the cooling property with respect to the fuel cell can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal cover apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor controller (18)    Terminal cover apparatus (67)    Terminal exposure opening (78)    Protective cover (82)    Fastening element (88)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a pressure regulation valve-opening control unit feedback that controls the opening degree of a pressure regulation valve (36) so that the oxidant gas pressure in a fuel cell stack (32) is maintained to the driving indication pressure. A water immersion estimation signal output unit outputs a water immersion estimation signal, when the opening degree deviation is difference between the opening degree of a pressure regulation valve and a driving instruction pressure, which is more than a predetermined threshold-valve opening degree deviation.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water-immerse in the exhaust pipe without requiring a special sensor, the appropriate treatment can be performed before water immersion attains a fuel cell stack. Since the water immersion can be suppressed using obstacle plate, the draining ability of the water, which is the reaction product in the fuel cell stack is not reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (32)    Pressure regulation valve (36)    Fuel cell (50)    Operation-control process unit (52)    Water immersion estimation signal output-processing unit (54)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a fuel cell (2) accommodated in a vehicle main structure (3). An inlet port (66) is opened towards the side of the main structure. An inlet pipe (67) is provided to guide a reactive gas to the fuel cell. The inlet port is positioned at the downward side of the main structure. The inlet pipe is equipped with an air box in which a helical flow path is formed from the middle of the inlet port to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell four-wheeled vehicle and small electric vehicle such as motor chair.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inlet pipe is provided to guide the reactive gas to the fuel cell accommodated in the vehicle main structure, the amount of air supplied to the fuel cell can be controlled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right-side view of fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Vehicle main structure (3)    Inlet port (66)    Inlet pipe (67)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (20) has two battery parts (50) respectively including two secondary batteries (60, 62). A battery apparatus includes two connection release units to respectively perform releasing process of two connections by sides of electric motors (MG1, MG2) of the batteries. Voltage rising/falling circuits exchange electric power with adjustment of voltages respectively between two battery voltage systems connected to the batteries and a high-voltage system. A control unit controls an internal combustion engine (22), the motors, the circuit and the release units.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven according to intention of a driver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of structure of a hybrid vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric motors (MG1, MG2)    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Internal combustion engine (22)    Battery parts (50)    Secondary batteries (60, 62)
NOVELTY - A state of charge (SOC) current calculating unit (14) calculates charging rate of battery based on charging/discharging current of battery. A SOC voltage calculating unit (11) calculates charging rate of battery based on estimation open circuit voltage of battery. An electric current generation frequency calculation unit (18) calculates generation frequency for every charging/discharging electric current value and sets starting condition parameter for correcting charging rate based on charging/discharging electric current value with highest generation frequency.    USE - Apparatus for calculating charging rate of secondary battery and solar cell battery installed in e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in wind force and tidal power generation machine.    ADVANTAGE - The starting condition parameter for charging rate correction is set appropriately based on charging/discharging current value with highest generation frequency such that the SOC of the battery is calculated at high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery charging rate calculation method; and    (2) battery charging rate calculation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery charging rate calculation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    SOC voltage calculating unit (11)    SOC current calculating unit (14)    SOC switch determination unit (16)    SOC switch unit (17)    Electric current generation frequency calculation unit (18)
NOVELTY - Microparticle support has fixed metallic-conductive property, and electroconductivity which increases with reduction in temperature.    USE - Microparticle support is used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst formed using microparticle support has oxygen reduction activity, electric potential, corrosion resistance, durability and stability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of microparticle support;    (2) electrode catalyst; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The electrode has positive electrode (34) and negative electrode provided at sides of electrode formation portion (330) containing clad material adjoined with aluminum or copper, in thickness direction. An adhesive rubber portion (36) provided annularly around electrode formation portion is cross-linked with the collector portion (33). The positive and negative electrodes are stacked corresponding to a solid polymer electrolyte (32). The active materials of positive and negative electrodes are provided at the sides of electrode formation portion.    USE - Bipolar electrode structure for lithium ion battery (claimed) installed in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesive rubber portion provided annularly around electrode formation portion is cross-linked with collector portion. Hence sealing performance of bipolar electrode structure of lithium ion battery can be ensured reliably, even when vibration or impact is exerted. Need for usage of adhesive agent for attaching with electrode is avoided, to avoid oozing process while preventing contamination of solid polymer electrolyte. Manufacturing process of lithium ion battery can be simplified reliably without increasing the manufacturing time, and without increasing the manufacturing cost. Electric power generation efficiency of lithium ion battery can be improved, by adjusting the distance between collector portions according to thickness of adhesive rubber portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of lithium ion battery; and    (2) lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the bipolar electrode structure.    Solid polymer electrolyte (32)    Collector portion (33)    Positive electrode (34)    Adhesive rubber portion (36)    Electrode formation portion (330)
NOVELTY - A collector is aluminum porous sintered compact which has metal structure of three-dimensional network structure including pores containing carbon fiber, and aluminum-titanium compound dispersed in metal structure.    USE - Collector is used for manufacture of electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has high strength, electroconductivity, and easily provides electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the electrode has high output characteristics, energy density and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of collector;    (2) electrode;    (3) manufacture of electrode; and    (4) nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Battery cover (12)    Armored can (13)    Separator (14)
NOVELTY - A converter (32) converts the output voltage of the fuel cell (2), in which a first coolant flow path (40) supplies a coolant to the fuel cell and controls the fuel cell temperature. A heat exchanger (52) makes a thermal contact with the fuel cell and the converter, and absorbs heat from both the fuel cell and the converter.    USE - Fuel cell system used as power supply for moving object such as vehicle, self-propelled type robot, vessel, aircraft, etc., and used as power supply for fixed installation such as residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control of the fuel cell and the converter can be optimized as the whole system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Converter (32)    Inverter (34)    Coolant flow path (40)    Heat exchanger (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an air flow meter (1) that measures feed rate of the air with respect to the fuel cell (4). A correction unit (10) estimates measurement error of the air flow meter based on computing difference of feed rate of the air with respect to the fuel cell and reference feed rate of fuel cell. A controller is arranged to correct feed rate value of air with respect to the fuel cell based on measurement error of the air flow meter estimated by correction unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Feed rate value of air with respect to fuel cell can be corrected appropriately based on measurement error of air flow meter estimated by correction unit. Measurement error of the air flow mater can be estimated appropriately and performance of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air flow meter (1)    Air compressor (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Pressure sensor (7)    Correction unit (10)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material is obtained by coating silicon particles having average particle diameter of 20 mu m or less with mixture of organosilicon compound and carbon.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pocket personal computer, mobile telephone, cordless phone, facsimile, copier, printer, headphone stereo, liquid crystal television, portable music player, electric shaver, calculator, radio, motor vehicles, game machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using negative electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode material, which involves coating silicon particles with mixture of organosilicon compound and carbon by ball-milling method.
NOVELTY - The reactor has case (21) comprising cooler (26) and core (31) around which coils (41,42) are wound. The bobbins (51,52) provided integrally with the coils, insulates the core and coils. A potting material (61) is arranged inside the case so that the core is supported. The bobbins having large heat conductivity than the potting material, are made to contact the case.    USE - Reactor used for converter mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bobbins contacting the case have large heat conductivity than the potting element, excellent heat dissipation of the reactor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Case (21)    Cooler (26)    Core (31)    Coils (41,42)    Bobbins (51,52)    Potting element (61)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating electrolytic ink (1') containing polymer electrolyte and solvent on primary electrode catalyst layer (2) to form a coating film, and forming a polymer electrolyte membrane (1) after removing solvent in the coating film. The catalyst ink (3') containing polymer electrolyte and solvent is coated on the polymer electrolyte membrane so as to form another coating film. The solvent in the formed coating film is removed so as to form secondary electrode catalyst layer (3).    USE - Method of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine, underwater robot, submarine, spacecraft, underwater vessel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved, and the manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly can be performed simply and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrolytic ink (1')    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Catalyst ink (3')    Membrane electrode assembly (11)
NOVELTY - The pressure detection apparatus has a pressure sensor (51) provided in a gas introduction channel (52) connected to a reactive gas flow path (31) for detecting the pressure of reactive gas flowing through the reactive gas flow path. A protrusion (53) is formed in a protruding state in the gas introduction channel for condensing moisture content in the reactive gas in the gas introduction channel. A heat radiation portion is connected with the protrusion.    USE - Pressure detection apparatus for fuel cell system in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content condensation capability is improved without reducing the diameter of gas introduction channel and the pressure detection precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the pressure detector of the fuel cell system.    Reactive gas flow path (31)    Pressure detector (50)    Pressure sensor (51)    Gas introduction channel (52)    Protrusion (53)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode paste is prepared using primary kneaded material which is obtained by mixing knead negative electrode active material and viscosifying material. The light absorption spectrum in wavelength range of supernatant liquids containing negative electrode active material and viscosifying material is measured. The average value in light absorbency of wavelength range is computed as blackness value and is compared with reference range. The primary kneaded material is determined to be unsatisfactory, if computed blackness value exceeds reference range.    USE - Method for inspecting negative electrode paste of negative electrode collector of lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in electric motor of motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, portable terminal and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the negative electrode paste can be determined efficiently. The performance of the secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the correlation of solid content rate and viscosifying material density blackness value. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a core that is positioned at coil (15a,15b,15d,15r). The electric current which flow into coil is detected by current sensor (10) positioned at coil. The outer periphery of coil is covered by resin portion (19). The sensor is integrally molded by resin portion.    USE - Reactor used for direct current (DC)-DC converter for electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the current sensor is integrally molded by resin portion, the installation process and fixing element for fixing current sensor are omitted. The attachment of current sensor is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Current sensor (10)    Edge portion core (11e)    Coil (15a,15b,15d,15r)    Resin portion (19)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several electric current detectors that detect phase current of several phases of AC motor. A sampling timing instruction unit generates electric current sampling instruction according to predetermined control period. An electric motor control unit controls the AC motor according to the phase current. A sampling order designation unit samples the phase current of several phases of AC motor so that the order of sampling of phase current of several phases of AC motor is designated.    USE - Apparatus for controlling alternating current (AC) motor mounted in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the phase current of several phases of AC motor is sampled so that the order of sampling of phase current of several phases of AC motor is designated, the AC motor can be controlled efficiently by inhibiting the bad influence on motor by electric current detection error.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the sequential sampling process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sampling points (S1-S8)    Time difference (Tsp)    Output values (ivs,iws)
NOVELTY - The coil (3) has an anodic electrode (5), a cathodic electrode (6), and a separator (4) partially arranged between the anodic- and cathodic electrodes, where the separator is produced from a ceramic material. The separator is wetted with ionic liquid at both sides and is provided with a substance permeable carrier. The separator projects through the electrodes at a front surface of the coil. The electrodes are connected to each other in series and exhibit different polarities. Contact elements (71, 81) are arranged at the front surface of the coil.    USE - Electrode coil for use in a galvanic cell of a battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, which is utilized for storing chemical energy and outputting electrical energy, for an electric drive and a hybrid drive of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode coil is designed such that uncontrolled unloading of the stored energy during excessive temperature is prevented, thus protecting the electrode coil from mechanical damage, while reducing electric current between edges of electrodes of the electrode coil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The permeable carrier is made of polymer, polyethylene terephthalate, phosphate, sulfate, titanate, silicate, aluminum silicate, zirconium, aluminum, or lithium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a galvanic cell comprising a flow directing unit    (2) a method for producing an electrode coil    (3) a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode coil.    Coil (3)    Separator (4)    Anodic electrode (5)    Cathodic electrode (6)    Contact elements (71, 81)
NOVELTY - A colloidal solution contains organometallic compound of zirconium, aluminum, titanium or magnesium and resin as aggregation inhibitor.    USE - A colloidal solution used for nucleus attachment of plating film, catalyst metal carrying for catalyst carrier, manufacture of sensor electrode and pattern electrode of electric circuits, or manufacture of catalyst such as fuel cell, oxygen sensor or combustion catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The colloidal solution do not aggregate easily even if heated.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises porous membrane, to generate electric power due to combustion of oxygen atom (74) and hydrogen atom (71), using the pressure wave propagation technique. The increase in the amount of generated electric power is enabled, when the attraction force of the nucleon of the oxygen atom nucleon ring is made stronger.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the porous membrane used in the fuel cell can be reduced, since different types of raw material having high durability are used in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water (70)    Hydrogen atom (71)    Porous membrane layer (72)    Oxygen atom (74)    Load (78)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has container (11) which temporarily stores water separated from fuel gas, and a discharge pipe (12) provided with a discharge port (22) for discharging water stored in container. The discharge port is spaced apart in upper direction from bottom face (21) of container. A residual water retention unit (23) for retaining residual water of specified amount is provided with a wall (24) in surroundings of discharge port.    USE - Gas-liquid separator for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since residual water of specific amount for flow into discharge port side is retained by the water retention unit, freezing occlusion of the discharge pipe due to sub-zero air temperature at time of stop of fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the gas-liquid separator.    Container (11)    Discharge pipe (12)    Bottom face of container (21)    Discharge port (22)    Residual water retention unit (23)    Wall (24)
NOVELTY - Vehicle battery cooling structure comprises: a vehicle body including a floor panel and a vehicle body frame member; a battery unit attached to the vehicle body frame member and arranged below the floor panel, the battery unit including a battery case and a battery; and a cooling jacket attached to an upper surface of the battery case that houses the battery.    USE - The structure is useful for cooling a battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables an upper portion of a battery unit to be cooled effectively.
NOVELTY - The vehicle chassis has a floor panel (3) and a vehicle chaises frame portion. A battery unit (100) having a battery case (10) and a battery (4) is attached to the vehicle chassis frame portion, below the floor panel. The cooling jackets (20R,20F) are attached to a laterally extending rearward surface of the battery case that houses the battery.    USE - Vehicle battery cooling structure for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rearward portion of a battery unit can be cooled effectively. The cooling effect of the front cooling jacket is improved by reducing the gap between the cooling jacket and the top plate. The air flowing through the air flow passage serves to cool the front cooling jacket and the rear cooling jacket and enables the battery unit to be cooled more effectively. The temperature of the rear cooling jacket is lowered and the overall cooling effect is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of electric vehicle equipped with vehicle battery cooling structure.    Floor panel (3)    Battery (4)    Battery case (10)    Cooling jacket (20F,20R)    Battery unit (100)
NOVELTY - The voltage and current at the output of PV modules (12a-12p) are measured, and the voltage and current at the output of a direct current (DC) to DC converter/power supply units acting on the voltage and current at the output of the PV module are measured. The driving unit of the DC to DC converter/power supply unit is controlled based on the voltage and current at the output of PV module and the voltage and current at the output of DC to DC converter/power supply units.    USE - Method for managing and conditioning photovoltaic (PV) modules of power generation system, batteries used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system and fuel cells used in electric accumulators in hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the PV power generation system can be optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for managing and conditioning PV power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the PV power generation system.    PV modules (12a-12f)    Electronic units (20a-20h)    Managing unit (60)    Managing center (70)    Light signaling unit (73)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a current collection plate (31) arranged at edge portion at side of top plate (13) connected to a positive electrode of electrode group (15) at battery case (11). A through-hole (44) is formed at portion of spacer (41) corresponding to thin wall section (37) of top plate contacted to portion of current collecting plate. The thin wall section is deformed by protruding in outer direction, to interrupt connection between top and current collecting plates, when pressure exerted at battery case is increased.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery of battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and electrical apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thin wall section of lithium ion secondary battery is deformed by protruding in outer direction, to interrupt connection between top and current collecting plates, when pressure exerted at battery case is increased. Hence electric current blocking function of lithium ion secondary battery can be exhibited appropriately, even when the battery pack is connected with the bus bar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) electrical apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Battery case (11)    Top plate (13)    Electrode group (15)    Current collection plate (31)    Thin wall section (37)    Spacer (41)    Through-hole (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) that receives supply of the fuel gas and an oxidant gas. An electrical storage unit charges the generated electric power of the fuel cell. A power consumption apparatus consumes the electric power from the fuel cell and the electrical storage unit. An output restriction unit restricts the output of the direct current (DC)-DC converter (3), when the judging unit (8) determines the supply voltage raises abnormally.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and residence.    ADVANTAGE - Since the output of the voltage conversion unit can be set to zero when it determines with a supply voltage carrying out an abnormal rise, the abnormal rise of the supply voltage is suppressed reliably. The failure by the over-voltage of the element can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    Battery converter (5)    Motor (7)    Judging unit (8)
NOVELTY - The charging system has a connector (310) provided in edge of cable, that is attached or detached to inlet (250). The signal (CNCT) is generated while the connector is connected to the inlet. The electrical storage apparatus (150) is charged by charger (240), through the electric power input in the inlet. A warning is emitted while generation of signal is stopped during charging of electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Charging system for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warning can be emitted so that disconnection of the connector from the inlet can be indicated reliably and the cable can be removed easily after the electrical storage apparatus is charged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (150)    Charger (240)    Inlet (250)    Horn (270)    Connector (310)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell unit for housing fuel cells. A relating device is electrically connected with the fuel cells and is adjacent to the fuel cell unit. The relating device is arranged at a position closer to the outer face of the vehicle (100) than the fuel cell unit. The relating device is provided with inclination portion at outer side of vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as vessel, aircraft and midget submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The collision of relative device against a fuel cell is suppressed while suppressing the increase in vehicle weight so that safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle mounted with fuel cell system.    Vehicle (100)    Rear seat (104)    Dash-board (105)    Tunnel portion (109)    Floor panel (111)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell assembly (201) and direct current (DC)-DC converter (250) which is electrically connected to the fuel cell assembly, and is installed adjacent to the fuel cell assembly. The DC-DC converter assembly includes a ramp section (256) that is extended along the advance direction side of vehicle (100), and projection section that is abutted with electrode terminal of fuel cell assembly when vehicle collides.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in train, vessel, aircraft, midget submarine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The collision of DC-DC converter assembly and fuel cell assembly can be suppressed, even if the impact of collision is applied from the front side of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the vehicle at the front collision time, approach of object to the converter assembly position and change of moving direction of object and converter assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (94)    Vehicle (100)    Fuel cell assembly (201)    DC-DC converter (250)    Ramp section (256)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a direct current (DC)/DC converter (90) that is positioned adjacent to a fuel cell unit (201) accommodating a fuel cell. The fuel cell unit and the converter are mounted on respective protection structures (220,260) arranged with under panels (240,270) comprising reinforcement frame and made of carbon fiber.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle (claimed) such as car. Can also be used in train, aircraft, vessel and submarine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the under panels are arranged in bottom face of protection structures, the impact received from the driving surface can be absorbed and the fuel cell unit and converter can be protected. Also, rigidity of the under panel can be improved and size of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC/DC converter (90)    Vehicle (100)    Fuel cell unit (201)    Protection structures (220,260)    Under panels (240,270)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (200) has a fuel cell unit (201) for housing a fuel cell. A protecting structure (230) having an installation surface is provided to mount the fuel cell unit. The inclination frames (234,235) in the protecting structure are sloped with respect to installation surface at the position facing the side of the fuel cell unit. The protecting structure is fastened to the reinforcement frame of vehicle using brackets (122,123). A protection panel (240) is provided in the installation surface of the protection structure.    USE - Fuel cell assembly mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in train, vessel, aircraft and midget submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination frames in protecting structure are sloped with respect to installation surface at the position facing side of fuel cell unit such that the impact of collision is absorbed effectively protecting the fuel cell unit without increasing the weight of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled view of the fuel cell assembly.    Brackets (122,123)    Fuel cell assembly (200)    Fuel cell unit (201)    Protecting structure (230)    Inclination frames (234,235)    Protection panel (240)
NOVELTY - An active material contains monocyclic ( beta )-type titanium complex oxide containing element chosen from vanadium, niobium, tantalum, aluminum, gallium and indium. The content of at least one element in the complex oxide is 0.03-3 weight%.    USE - Active material is used for vehicle-mounted nonaqueous electrolyte battery used for battery pack (both claimed) used for electric vehicle, digital camera, four-wheel hybrid electric vehicle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprising active material has excellent heavy-current characteristics and charging/discharging cycle performance with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte battery; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of flat-type nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Winding electrode group (1)    Cladding material (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)
NOVELTY - A peak (11) and a trough (12) formed in side end surface of an aluminum plate (1) are engaged respectively with a trough (22) and a peak (21) formed in side end surface of a copper plate (2), and joined through a nickel layer (3). The edge of nickel layer extended beyond rear end of side end surface of aluminum plate, is joined in exposed state to surface of aluminum plate. The average width of exposed section (4) of nickel layer is 0.2-1.5mm. The clad plate is formed of enameling iron or mild steel, with electrical conductivity of copper alloy of 10%IACS or more.    USE - Clad plate for lithium ion battery pack used in hybrid vehicle and various electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Since the aluminum plate and copper plate are integrally joined through the nickel layer, the joint strength in side end surface of both aluminum and copper plates is improved, and hence the peeling of both the plates against bending is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional diagram of the clad plate.    Aluminum plate (1)    Copper plate (2)    Nickel layer (3)    Exposed section of nickel layer (4)    Peak of aluminum plate (11)    Trough of aluminum plate (12)    Peak of copper plate (21)    Trough of copper plate (22)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has electroconductive base material (2), layer (3) containing negative electrode active material (3a) which occludes and discharges lithium ion and electroconductive material (4a) having elasticity modulus which is less than that of electroconductive base material. At least one portion of negative electrode active material is connected to the electroconductive base material through the electroconductive material.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion-contraction of active material in the negative electrode during charging and discharging is suppressed. The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristic and improved capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of electroconductive base material of negative electrode.    Electroconductive base material (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Negative electrode active material (3a)    Electroconductive buffer layer (4)    Electroconductive material (4a)
NOVELTY - The valve has diaphragm (20) that divides interior of valve housing (10) into valve chambers (11,12). An inflow side opening and outside opening (15,16) are provided in valve housing. The diaphragm is configured to displace the openings so as to be connected to each other by varying force in which fluid acts on both front and back of diaphragm.    USE - Valve for fluid apparatus and fluid supply apparatus (both claimed) used in fuel cell system of electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be opened or closed without using the active element and excessive supply can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluid apparatus; and    (2) fluid supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fluid supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve housing (10)    Valve chambers (11,12)    Inflow side opening (15)    Outside opening (16)    Diaphragm (20)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a separator/electrode assembly (10) including a current collector layer (14) arranged between the electrode layers (16) of same polarity. A porous separator layer (18) is positioned on the side of electrode layers such that electrode layers are directly coated on the separator layers. The electrode consists of a current collector layer arranged between electrode layers of opposite polarity as that of electrode layers of same polarity. An electrolyte is arranged with the alternating layers of separator/electrode assembly and electrode.    USE - Lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The collector layers increase the amount of electro active material in the battery, thus increasing the energy and power density of the battery. The separator layer has very minute pores and hence penetration of particles of electrode layer coated on the separator layer is prevented. The separator is heat-resistant and hence dimensional stability is ensured, while simplifying manufacturing process at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of separator electrode assembly in lithium ion battery.    Separator/electrode assembly (10)    Current collector layer (14)    Electrodes (16)    Separator layer (18)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has a cathode current collector layer (24) made of electrically conductive metals, carbons and polymers, formed between bottom and top cathode layers (26,27). A porous separator layer (28) made of aluminum boehmite is formed on the bottom cathode layer side opposite to cathode current collector layer so that the bottom cathode layer is directly coated on the separator layer.    USE - Separator/cathode assembly of electric current generation cell e.g. lithium battery (both claimed) used in plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and personal computer. Can also be used in lithium-sulfur battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nonporous structure of separator to overlay the other layers of the battery in desired configuration can be provided. The energy and power density of the battery can be increased by increasing the amount of electro active material in the battery. The separator layer with very minute pores can be formed and hence penetration of particles of electrode layer coated on the separator layer can be prevented. The dimensional stability of the heat resistant separator can be ensured effectively. The need to perform delamination process for manufacturing separator/cathode assembly can be avoided and hence the separator/cathode assembly can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of separator/cathode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the separator/cathode assembly.    Separator/cathode assembly (20)    Cathode current collection layer (24)    Bottom cathode layer (26)    Top cathode layers (27)    Porous separator layer (28)
NOVELTY - Enriching specific species of carbon nanotubes involves subjecting a composition of carbon nanotubes to at least one polymer.    USE - For enriching specific species of carbon nanotubes useful in electrode and field-effect transistor (claimed) for batteries such as metal-air batteries include lithium, aluminum, carbon, zinc-air battery; and in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high efficiency enrichment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Enriching specific species of carbon nanotubes involves subjecting a composition of carbon nanotubes to at least one polymer of formula (I).    R1=H or CH3;    R2=1-6C aliphatic group, 5-20C aryl or 5-20C heteroaryl group (all optionally substituted) or H;    R3=5-20C aryl or 5-20C heteroaryl group (both optionally substituted);    X=spacer molecule or direct bond;    n=2-10000;and    m=0-10000.    Provided that when R2 is not H or 1-6C aliphatic group (optionally substituted), then m is 0.
NOVELTY - The battery has cathode assembly (10)and anode assembly with cathode current collector layer (14) and anode current collector layer that are interposed between respective layers and a porous separator layer (18) on the side of cathode/anode layer opposite to cathode/anode current collector layer. The cathode/anode layers are coated directly on separator layer. The alternating layers of cathode assembly and anode assembly.    USE - Lithium battery such as rechargeable or secondary lithium ion batteries, non- rechargeable or primary lithium batteries, and other types e.g. lithium-sulfur batteries used in vehicles such as hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles, portable computer and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium batteries with higher energy and power densities are obtained at low manufacturing and capital equipment costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cathode assembly.    Cathode assembly (10)    Cathode current collector layer (14)    Cathode layers (16,17)    Separator layer (18)
NOVELTY - A redox flow cell (100) comprises a pair of electrodes disposed in separate half-cell compartments (108, 110), a porous or ion-selective membrane (106) separating the half-cell compartments; and an electrolyte (124) that is flowed through the half-cell compartments, where the electrolyte comprises chromium ions and iron ions, where the concentration of chromium ions is greater than the concentration of iron ions.    USE - As redox flow cell (claimed), useful in reduction-oxidation (redox) flow batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow cell increases the Columbic efficiency of redox battery by minimizes the parasitic side reactions during the charge/discharge cycles of the redox flow cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reducing hydrogen production in a redox flow cell, where a pair of electrodes disposed in separate half-cell compartments; a porous or ion- selective membrane separating the half-cell compartments; and an electrolyte that is flowed through the half-cell compartments, where the electrolyte comprises chromium ions and iron ions, involving increasing the concentration of chromium in the electrolyte such the concentration of chromium in the electrolyte is greater than the concentration of iron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of redox flow cell.    Redox flow cell (100)    Ion-selective membrane (106)    Half-cell compartments (108, 110)    Inlet ports (112, 116)    Outlet ports (114, 118)
NOVELTY - A redox flow cell battery electrolyte is prepared by mixing raw material containing chromium and/or iron and ionic impurity in first aqueous acid; subjecting mixture to ammonium salt; removing at least a portion of precipitates to form partially purified mixture of chromium and/or iron ions; treating with ammonia; removing at least a portion of precipitated hydroxide salts; and at least partially solubilizing in second aqueous acid.    USE - Method of preparing redox flow cell battery electrolyte (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has inexpensive raw materials, and provides an increased efficiency of the flow cell battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of redox flow cell battery electrolyte involves mixing raw material containing chromium and/or iron and ionic impurity in first aqueous acid; subjecting mixture to ammonium salt, where ionic impurity precipitates out of the mixture; removing at least a portion of precipitates to form partially purified mixture of chromium and/or iron ions; treating with ammonia, where at least a portion of chromium and/or iron ions precipitate in the form of oxide and/or hydroxide salts; removing at least a portion of precipitated salts; and at least partially solubilizing by mixing chromium and/or iron ions in the form of oxide and/or hydroxide salts, in second aqueous acid to form electrolyte. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of purifying raw material.
NOVELTY - The controller has multiple processors that operate flow cell battery system (100) in multiple states. A portion of the electrodes are plated with a plating material in a plating state. A portion of the electrolytes in the flow cell battery system are brought to a charged chemical state in a charging state. The power is supplied to a load (164) coupled to the flow cell battery system in a discharge state.    USE - Controller for redox flow cell battery system.    ADVANTAGE - As the battery system is operated in the plating, charging and the discharging states by the multiple processors, the flow cell battery system can be controlled and maintained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of operating a flow cell battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flow cell battery system.    Flow cell battery system (100)    Rectifier (102)    Buck-boost circuit (110)    Rebalance control board (120)    Load (164)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has the combined heat exchanger and air engine (104) that receives and expands the pressurized gas of hydrogen and propane and converts the expanded gas into mechanical energy. A fuel cell (106) receives and consumes the expanded gas for cooking food. A generator (108) generates the multi-phase voltage based on the mechanical energy. An electrical power converter (110) provides the electric current in response to the multi-phase voltage.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell system for charging battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid, fuel cell vehicle, automobile, car, truck, boat and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - As heat exchanger and air engine converts the expanded pressurized gas into mechanical energy, the energy of hydrogen gas is effectively extracted without any wastage and the flow regulation of hydrogen is performed effectively. Hence the range of electric vehicle is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for charging battery of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen fuel cell system.    Hydrogen fuel cell system (100)    Heat exchanger and air engine (104)    Fuel cell (106)    Generator (108)    Electrical power converter (110)
NOVELTY - The valve (18) has a fluid flow path that communicates fluid inlet with fluid outlet. A metal made or semiconductor material made diaphragm (3) is arranged on a side of fluid outlet as viewed from valve element (4), to separate inside and outside of fluid flow path. The valve element is connected with diaphragm by a valve shaft (5). An actuator (7) made of shape memory alloy, thermal expansion material and electromagnet, is arranged to deform the diaphragm. The valve element is displaced by deformation of the diaphragm to open and close the valve.    USE - Valve of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the actuator is arranged to deform diaphragm, by which valve element is displaced to open and close valve of fuel cell, the miniaturization can be easily performed, size of the flow path through which the fluid flows can be decreased, and the pressure regulation mechanism can be obtained, even when corrosive fluid is allowed to flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the valve of fuel cell.    Diaphragm (3)    Valve element (4)    Valve shaft (5)    Actuator (7)    Valve (18)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell component comprises electrode having non-carbon support material with nanotubes of titania and ion conducting ionomer.    USE - A fuel cell component for catalyst layer and flow field plate (claimed). Can also be used in automobiles to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The component provides catalysts with high performance and durability; and has improved methodology for lowering contact resistance at the surfaces of bipolar plates.
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has a pair of elongated rotor rods that is supported so as to be rotatable at, and adjoining with or spaced from both end portions of lid housing; The guide strips are placed in a contact including a pair of movable strips. The guide strips are provided with a pair of cam grooves that cause the pair of the rotor rods to adjoin each other and press the adjacent positive and negative electrodes (8a,8b) into the pair of the movable strips when the lid housing is inserted into a square housing.    USE - Battery connector for connecting positive and negative electrodes of battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjacent positive and negative electrodes are connected to each other so as to be easily detached from in the battery in which battery cells having thin plate positive and negative electrodes are laminated in plate thickness direction, so that the battery cells are easily operated, and the degraded battery cell is easily replaced with a healthy battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery connector and battery.    Battery cell (8)    Positive electrode (8a)    Negative electrode (8b)    Battery connector (10)    Battery (80)
NOVELTY - The train has a flywheel (41) that provides a mechanical energy path and an electrical energy path. An output shaft (37) is coupled to the flywheel, where the flywheel is selectively accelerated and decelerated independent of a torque provided by the output shaft. The flywheel is fixed with a node i.e. ring gear, of a planetary gearset. An electrical power supply (23) is electrically coupled to motor generators (34, 43), where the motor generators are fixed with nodes i.e. sun gear, of the gearset and another gearset.    USE - Power-train for use in an electromechanical power system of an electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power-train can be designed for low energy flywheels to handle transient power requirements, thus lowering the power requirement for a prime energy source. The power-train allows the flywheel to directly operate wheels of the vehicle without the need for using an internal combustion engine or battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a selectively movable assembly comprising a gearbox assembly    (2) a method for operating a selectively movable assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicular electromechanical power system.    Electrical power supply (23)    Battery (30)    Motor generators (34, 43)    Output shafts (37, 38)    Flywheel (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer (13) on an electrolyte membrane. A mixture of water-repellent and electron conductive materials is applied onto a substrate and the mixture is dried to form a water-repellent layer (12) with uniform thickness. The catalyst layer is bonded to one surface of water-repellent layer formed on substrate. The substrate is removed from water-repellent layer and a gas diffusion layer (11) is placed on other surface of water-repellant layer.    USE - Method of producing electrode for fuel cell e.g. direct oxidation type fuel cell used as power source for electric scooter, home cogeneration system, and portable compact electronic device such as cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer, and video camera. Can also be used in phosphoric acid fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst layer is bonded to one surface of water-repellent layer and the gas diffusion layer is placed on other surface of water-repellant layer, the water-repellant layer is formed with smooth surface without creating interstices at the interface between water-repellant layer and catalyst layer. Hence the water-repellant layer is formed with high bonding capability to catalyst layer and the fuel cell electrode is provided with excellent power generation capability and reduced contact resistance as well as the occurrence of flooding phenomenon is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the condition of layers.    Gas diffusion layer (11)    Water-repellent layer (12)    Catalyst layer (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel (14) positioned on a surface of vehicle (12). A thermoelectric (TE) unit (22) is operatively arranged on or in an internal surface (20) such as seat (20PS) of vehicle, and operatively connected to the solar panel to heat/cool the internal surface in response to electric current applied from the solar panel. A control unit is configured to determine the amount and direction of electric current to be applied to the TE unit based on measured ambient temperature, measured temperature of internal surface, and user-preferred reference temperature.    USE - Heating and cooling system for vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in aerospace application, nautical application, buildings or other land structure, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the internal surfaces of the vehicle is controlled, so that the temperature is compliant to the passenger's comfort level. The compressor loads on the in-vehicle climate control system is reduced, and the battery power consumption is reduced during the operation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of heating and cooling vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a semi-schematic view of vehicle including the heating and cooling system.    Vehicle (12)    Solar panel (14)    Internal surface of vehicle (20)    Passenger seat (20PS)    TE unit (22)
NOVELTY - The solar thermal roofing comprises a fixing unit, a solar cell (1), a window (4) and a support (3) which is mounted on a roof. The roof is installed above a car bed, where the temperature of the car bed, is controlled by the solar cell. A ladder is arranged at the bottom part (5) of the car bed.    USE - Solar thermal roofing.    ADVANTAGE - The solar thermal roofing comprises a fixing unit, a solar cell, a window and a support which is mounted on a roof that is installed above a car bed, thus ensures convenient and environment-friendly solar thermal roofing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar thermal roofing.    Solar cell (1)    Support (3)    Window (4)    Bottom part (5)    Accumulator lamp (9)
NOVELTY - An extraction residue obtained by carrying out extraction of mesophase pitch derived from tar oil obtained by heat-processing coal-based heavy oil or petroleum-based heavy oil, and resin by organic solvent, is used for electrode active material, to manufacture electric double layer capacitor.    USE - Manufacture of electric double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for electronic components and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric double layer capacitor is economical, and has high electrostatic capacitance per electrode unit volume.
NOVELTY - An anode stuff comprises (pts.wt.) lithium iron phosphate (1-4), lithium carbonate (0.05-0.2), conductive agent (0.05-4), water-based adhesive (0.1-1), deionized water (0.5-2), and polar solvent (0.1-0.35).    USE - Anode stuff for lithium battery useful as start power source of motorbike and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The anode stuff can provide lithium battery having good specific volume and specific high power, good safety, long cycle life and low cost; and can replace the lead-acid cell and supply start power of lithium iron phosphate battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery comprising shell, upper and lower covers, cap, electrolyte, negative and positive polar pieces and battery cell wound with diaphragm scroll, where the positive polar piece is aluminum foil covered with anode stuff.
NOVELTY - The plate set has metal separation plates (110, 120) formed on a surface of a base material (110a, 120a) that is made of a stainless steel material. Metal coating layers (110b, 120b) of the metal separation plates undergo diffused junction process and thermal process. The metal coating layers are made of nickel, tin, zinc, silver, copper, platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, or aluminum. A flow path is formed at sides of the base material. A cooling water flowing space is formed in an interval between the metal separation plates.    USE - Metal separation plate set for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance and the electric conductance of the metal separation plates can be improved. The plate set improves the performance of the fuel cell, and prevents the leak of the cooling water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a metal separation plate set of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a metal separation plate set.    Metal separation plates (110, 120)    Base material (110a, 120a)    Metal coating layers (110b, 120b)
NOVELTY - The generator has a thermoelectric element installed outside an air-outlet. A heat pipe (12) is connected to the thermoelectric element. An end part of the heat pipe is located in the air-outlet, and heat of the air-outlet is delivered to the thermoelectric element. A projection part faces the air-outlet along axial direction in middle of a length part of the heat pipe, and a chiller is installed in a side of the thermoelectric element.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for use in fuel burnup of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes the waste heat of the air-outlet, delivers the exhaust heat to the thermoelectric element, and increases the processing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermoelectric generator.    Heat pipe (12)    Evaporation part (14)    Adiabatic section (15)    Heat condensation part (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat block (14) installed on a cooling water pipe (10), and a thermoelectric element (11) connected to a heat pipe (12). An endoergic block is provided on the heat pipe, and a heating system is equipped with a heat input unit. A cooling channel is connected to a heating source of a hot square unit (11a), and the heating system is connected to a cooling fin (13). The heating system delivers heat to the thermoelectric element, and a cooling water inflow opening is formed in an engine.    USE - Thermoelectric power generating and cooling apparatus for an automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enhances thermoelectric power generating and cooling efficiency, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a thermoelectric power generating and cooling apparatus.    Cooling water pipe (10)    Thermoelectric element (11)    Hot square unit (11a)    Heat pipe (12)    Cooling fin (13)    Heat block (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a round trip circulating water shift, and an electrolyte film provided with an anode electrode and a cathode electrode that are positioned to face in a film-electrode assembly. The cathode electrode includes a vibration plate that is mounted on a blind patch via a resilient support member. A shaker exhausts the vibration plate, and multiple protrusions are protruded in the vibration plate and the cathode electrode.    USE - Passive fuel cell for an electric power system used for a notebook and a mobile equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell increases diffusion quantity of air flowed in a fuel cell reaction by diversifying frequency and round trip flow length of the round trip circulating water shift, and reduces parasitic power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a passive fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A graphene complex nanofiber is obtained by dispersing graphene on surface of polymer nanofiber having thickness of 1-1000 nm, or carbon nanofiber. The graphene is single-layered graphene having thickness of 10 nm or less and/or multi-layered graphene.    USE - Graphene complex nanofiber is used for manufacture of luminescent display, microresonator, transistor, sensor, transparent electrode, fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The graphene complex nanofiber has excellent mechanical property and electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of graphene complex nanofiber.
NOVELTY - The fuel battery pile activating method involves running a pile for 10 minutes under current density of 500 milli-Amperes per square centimeter. The pile is run again for 40 minutes under current density is loaded to 800 milli-Amperes per square centimeter. The hydrogen pressure is maintained larger than air pressure by 15 to 20 kilo Pascal, while the air utilization factor is maintained at 40 percent. The operation is stopped for 15 to 20 minutes. The activation of the pile is finished.    USE - Pile activating method for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is featured with short activating time, energy conservation and cost reduction, while improving producing efficiency. The quality of the fuel battery is improved, while promoting industrialized development.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relationship between parameters used in pile activating method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt, organic solvent, and compound chosen from 1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide and 1,2-oxathiolane-2,2-dioxide.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium polymer secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles and portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent storage stability, and provides lithium secondary battery with excellent cyclic characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating two metallic layers. Wax is filled in the flow path formed in one of the metallic layers, such that the metallic layers are separated from each other. Metallic layers are continuously provided after performing activation treatment process. Pattern is provided in the space formed in metallic layers provided on metal plate using exposure process and electro-forming plating technique, so that a circuit is designed.    USE - Method for manufacturing laminated metallic structure for bipolar plate for hydrogen fuel cell by electro-forming plating technique.    ADVANTAGE - A bipolar plate that ensures improved corrosion-resistant property and reduction of battery capacity due to corrosion can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the method used for manufacturing laminated metallic structure for bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The system has an electric vehicle subsystem e.g. manned or unmanned air vehicles, operating on a rechargeable smart battery assembly (SBA) carried in an onboard built-in battery compartment (BC). A SBA subsystem, a BC subsystem and a SBA recharge/swap/maintenance/management/billing station subsystem are distributed in an entire electric vehicle service territory. A computerized management subsystem (CMS) includes finance and billing management function.    USE - Electric vehicle design, engineering, manufacturing, operation and management system for use as a smart energy storage system (SBSS) for decentralized power generation, and/or emergency energy source for homes and other electricity users, such as manned or unmanned land, water, submerged or air vehicles e.g. buses, trucks, vans, agricultural tractors, construction machines and boats (all claimed). Can also be used for heavy duty/long distance vehicles such as forklifts, material moving vehicles, military and mining vehicles, electric motorcycles and electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable smart battery assembly (SBA) can be swapped at recharge/swap/maintenance/management/billing station subsystem, recharged at home or any recharge stations or dismounted/mounted easily in garage or during roadside service, thus facilitating reduction in cost, weight, size and production cycle time of the vehicle, and hence reducing maintenance, repair frequency, requirements and complexity of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a smart battery assembly.    Outer case of rechargeable smart battery assembly (1)    Top lid (2)    Locking latches (3)    Ventilation (4)    Individual batteries (5)
NOVELTY - The storage (3) has a magnetic field generating device for generating magnetic field. A low-voltage coil (32) is arranged in an excitation region of the magnetic field such that a magnetic field device (30) is rotatably displaced from the low voltage coil to convert kinetic energy in form of rotational energy into electrical energy for a low voltage network. The electrical energy from the low voltage network is coupled with low voltage at the low voltage coil, where the low voltage comprises a low voltage level.    USE - Rotational energy storage for use in a multi-voltage electrical system of a motor vehicle (all claimed) i.e. hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-voltage coil is arranged in the excitation region of the magnetic field such that the magnetic field device is rotatably displaced from the low voltage coil so that the kinetic energy in the form of rotational energy is converted into electrical energy for the low voltage network, thus constructing the multi-voltage electrical system in a simple and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multi-voltage electrical system comprising a high-voltage network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a rotational energy storage.    Storage (3)    Magnetic field device (30)    High voltage coil (31)    Low-voltage coil (32)    Stator arrangement (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an anode mass stream to fuel cells (10.1, 10.2, 10.3) via a diverging unit of a main channel. The fuel cells are provided on another main channel via another diverging unit. One of the degraded fuel cells (10.2) is electrically short circuited for automatic deactivation, and the diverging units are sealed by sealing units. The sealing units are designed in an electrical conducting manner as a melting resistor, melting insert, air bag and gel. A solid propellant is ignited by electrical current flow for blowing the air bag.    USE - Method for deactivation of a degraded fuel cell in a fuel cell stack e.g. polymer-electrolyte-fuel cell stack, low temperature fuel cell stack and high temperature fuel cell stack, in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degraded fuel cell is electrically short circuited for automatic deactivation, thus re-operating the fuel cell stack without appreciable power-and efficiency level losses, avoiding penetration of the fuel in the degraded fuel cell without increased maintenance cost and danger of mixing of the fuel, and achieving deactivation of the degraded fuel cell in an economical and prompt manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Load (4)    Fuel cells (10.1, 10.2, 10.3)    Bipolar plates (20.1, 20.2)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining a permissible operating range by permissible pressure differences between a pressure of a cathode current (10) upstream of a fuel cell (2) and another pressure of the cathode current downstream of the fuel cell. The former pressure is measured before the cathode current enters the fuel cell at a time point. The latter pressure is measured after the cathode current has exited the fuel cell at the time point. A deviation from the permissible operating range is concluded when an operating point is outside of tolerance limits of the permissible operating range.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized as a drive for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method concludes the deviation from the permissible operating range when the operating point is outside of the tolerance limits of the permissible operating range, thus preventing damage of the fuel cell system in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Part of fuel cell system (1')    Fuel cell (2)    Humidifier (4)    Dynamic pressure regulating valve (6)    Cathode current (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell powered vehicle e.g. motorcycle (1) has seat (12) which is positioned above the vehicle body (3). A fuel cell (2) is located below the seat and behind the electric power management device (17), while electric power management device is disposed below the seat and behind the rechargeable battery (16).    USE - Fuel cell powered vehicle e.g. motorcycle, electric wheelchair and other small electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell powered vehicle that is provided with an air-cooled fuel cell, securely protects a fuel tank, provides a high degree of safety from fuel leakage and other accidents, and satisfactorily cool the fuel cell and different electric components since fuel cell is disposed below seat and behind electric power management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left side of fuel cell powered motorcycle.    Fuel cell powered motorcycle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Vehicle body (3)    Seat (12)    Rechargeable battery (16)    Electric power management device (17)
NOVELTY - An energy gas making method involves mixing a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen containing compound and an alkali metal (compound), and heating in inert atmosphere.    USE - Energy gas making method for energy gas storage material (claimed), combustible gas and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Steam modification is unnecessary, tar is not produced, and process can be performed under low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy gas storage material comprising a mixture which contains a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen containing compound, and an alkali metal (compound).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a mass spectrum of the gas released from cellulose/potassium hydroxide mixture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A modification system comprises combustor (2) which burns fuel with combustibility with air, air supply apparatus (3) which supplies air to combustor, modifier (4) which reforms fuel for modification by heating based on combustor, housing (1) with storage chamber (10) which accommodates combustor, air supply apparatus and modifier, and ventilator which sucks external air to storage chamber.    USE - A modification system used for fuel cell system (claimed) for fixation, vehicles, electric machines, electronic devices, or portability.    ADVANTAGE - The modification system has improved protection property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification system comprises combustor (2) which burns fuel with combustibility with air, air supply apparatus (3) which supplies air to combustor, modifier (4) which reforms fuel for modification by heating based on combustor, housing (1) with storage chamber (10) which accommodates combustor, air supply apparatus and modifier, ventilator which sucks external air to storage chamber, discharges air of storage chamber outside and ventilates storage chamber, and control part which stops or moves operation of ventilator reversely to suppress backward flow of fuel or combustion exhaust gas at the side of combustor to storage chamber when malfunction generates in air supply apparatus. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of modification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Housing (1)    Combustor (2)    Air supply apparatus (3)    Modifier (4)    Storage chamber (10)
NOVELTY - The jig (1) has cathode (21) which is inserted into inner direction of cylindrical bag-like workpiece (W), and is rotated by setting a rotating shaft as axial center direction of workpiece. The workpiece is maintained by cathode which contacts inner surface of workpiece, so that rotation of workpiece is made possible. A contact portion (34) is provided for always using a workpiece as a cathode, when workpiece is maintained.    USE - Jig for metal plating process of cylindrical bag-like workpiece e.g. armored can for use as case of nickel-hydrogen battery used for electric vehicle e.g. electric scooter, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact portion in inner surface of workpiece can be scattered, and the generation of remains of contact in surface of workpiece can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the jig for metal-plating process.    Jig for metal plating process (1)    Base (3)    Cathode (21)    Contact portion (34)    Workpiece (W)
NOVELTY - The vessel has internal storage space which is filled with fluid and is surrounded by liner (11). A reinforcement layer (12) is arranged surrounding the liner. The tensile elasticity modulus of the portions (12-6,12-7) arranged in the outer peripheral side of the reinforcement layer is less than that of portions (12-1-12-5) arranged in inner peripheral side of reinforcement layer.    USE - Pressure vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the vessel is reduced and the durability of the pressure vessel is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the relationship of tensile elasticity modulus of reinforcement layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liner (11)    Reinforcement layer (12)    Portions (12-1-12-5)
NOVELTY - A supply port (6) supplies cooling fluid to outer surface of a flat tube (10) located at side of entrance tank (4) arranged corresponding to an exit tank (5) provided with a cooling fluid discharge port (7) connected to a core (2) within a casing (3). The gap (13a) between flat tubes arranged at inserted states of side wall portions (11b) of plates, at opposite position of the cooling fluid supply port is shielded. The portion opposite to the cooling fluid supply port is inclined towards the side of the entrance tank.    USE - Heat exchanger for cooling waste gas discharged from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Opposite portion of cooling fluid supply port is inclined towards the side of entrance tank, after shielding the gap between flat tubes. Hence heterogeneity of cooling fluid circulated at gap between the flat tubes is improved reliably. Outflow of the cooling liquid from the gap between flat tubes is prevented. Manufacturing process of the heat exchanger can be performed easily by simplifying the overall structure. Brazing process of inner fin and the recess formed within the casing can be performed effectively, without increasing large amount of brazing material in the core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat exchanger.    Core (2)    Casing (3)    Entrance tank (4)    Exit tank (5)    Cooling fluid supply port (6)    Cooling fluid discharge port (7)    Flat tube (10)    Side wall portion of plate (11b)    Gap between flat tubes (13a)
NOVELTY - An air cleaner (12) removes dust from passing air. A compressor (14) inhales and sends out air which passes the air cleaner through suction duct (32). An intercooler (16) cools the air sent from compressor. A flow path branches from suction duct and guides a portion of air which flows through suction duct as air for cooling to core (42) of intercooler.    USE - Air supply apparatus mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the dust is removed from air for cooling, the fin pitch of core of intercooler can be packed and intercooler is miniaturized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic drawing of air supply apparatus.    Air cleaner (12)    Compressor (14)    Intercooler (16)    Suction duct (32)    Core (42)
NOVELTY - The gas dissembling apparatus (10) has a solid electrolyte (1) that is formed on an insulated substrate (9). An anode (2) and a cathode (3) are arranged to contact with solid electrolyte. The preset gap (1g) is provided between anode and cathode. The total length of the gap provided between anode and cathode is larger than the average diameter of the solid electrolyte.    USE - Gas dissembling apparatus mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the preset gap is provided between anode and cathode, the movement distance of ion transferred between the anode and cathode is reduced. Hence decomposition rate of gas is improved. The simple structured gas dissembling apparatus is designed easily while improving the mechanical vulnerability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of the gas dissembling apparatus.    Solid electrolyte (1)    Gap (1g)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Insulated substrate (9)    Gas dissembling apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The gas tank has reinforcement layer (16) for covering the outside of the liner (12). A nozzle (14) has cylinder portion (30) that connects the inner and outer portions of liner. The nozzle has a collar portion (32) extending out of outer face of cylinder portion. A stress relaxation plate (17) is provided contacting the inner surface of liner in a state connected with nozzle.    USE - High pressure gas tank for storing e.g. hydrogen gas and natural gas used as fuel in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in computer numeric controlled (CNC) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the concentration of stress around the collar portion is relieved by the provision of stress relaxation plate, the deformation of section in collar portion periphery is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the high pressure gas tank.    Liner (12)    Nozzle (14)    Reinforcement layer (16)    Stress relaxation plate (17)    Cylinder portion (30)    Collar portion (32)
NOVELTY - A heat recovery circuit heats the water in a lower portion of a hot water storage tank (105) using the exhaust heat produced at the time of electric power generation of an electric power generation unit (101) to produce warm water, and returns warm water to an upper portion of hot water storage tank. A piping (106) is connected to the hot water storage tank, to return warm water to upper portion of hot water storage tank so that a heat exchange operation is performed.    USE - Cogeneration system for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a switching valve for switching the flow-path of warm water is eliminated, so that the assembling cost of the cogeneration system of simple structure is reduced. The temperature of warm water flowing down in the upper portion of hot water storage tank can be stabilized reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cogeneration system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (101)    Heat recovery pipings (103,104)    Hot water storage tank (105)    Piping (106)    Circulation pump (107)
NOVELTY - The structure (10A) has a moisture-content detector (14A) that detects corrosion current of an outer surface of a glass substrate (11). The detector has a conductive portion (21) made of iron, zinc and aluminum provided in surface of the glass substrate. An insulation unit (22) is provided on an upper portion of the conductive portion. Another conductive portion (23) made of gold, platinum and silver is provided in an upper portion of the insulation unit.    USE - Panel structure for solar cell mounted in bridge installation. Can also be used in tower outer wall of wind power generator, vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content adhering only to the surface of the glass substrate is detected by detecting the corrosion current of the outer surface of the glass substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moisture content detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the panel structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Panel structure (10A)    Glass substrate (11)    Moisture-content detector (14A)    Conductive portions (21,23)    Insulation unit (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) determines primary internal resistance of battery based on derivative value of voltage and actual electric current supplied to the battery. The estimation electric current indicating estimated value of charging/discharging current of electric condenser (2) is computed based on the internal resistance. A resistance correction coefficient is calculated based on the estimation and actual electric current. The secondary internal resistance of the battery is determined based on the correction coefficient and primary internal resistance.    USE - Apparatus for estimating state of lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the battery can be estimated with high precision by using nonlinear characteristics of the battery and time lag can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery state estimation apparatus (1)    Electric condenser (2)    Electric current detection unit (101)    Voltage detection unit (102)    Identification unit (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a calculation unit that calculates charging power integration value and discharge power integration value. The state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery is calculated based on electric current integration value and voltage of battery. The charging/discharging power efficiency is calculated, based on relationship between SOC and charging/discharging power integration values. The charging/discharging power efficiency is compared with calculated power efficiency while starting the battery, for determining the deterioration of the battery.    USE - Apparatus for determining deterioration of lithium battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the battery can be determined reliably and quickly without the usage of data of current sensor and voltage sensor, while the battery is operated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery degradation determination method; and    (2) battery degradation determination program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for determining deterioration of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for determining deterioration of lithium battery (1)    Electric current integration value detection unit (2)    Charging/discharging power integration value (3)    SOC calculation unit (4)    Power efficiency calculation unit (5)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has a container (3) provided with sealed accommodation space (33). High thermal conductivity gas (G) is filled in the sealed accommodation space of container, while cells (2) are accommodated in container.    USE - Assembled battery for use as power supply for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric power storage system, uninterruptible power supply system, power supply for mobile telephone, video camera, domestic electrical storage apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of assembled battery can be improved, while suppressing thermal runaway of cell of assembled battery, and favorably maintaining sealing property of accommodation space of container of assembled battery. The heat produced by each single battery can be thermally radiated to exterior side in a favorable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of principal portion of assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Cell (2)    Container (3)    Sealed accommodation space (33)    High thermal conductivity gas (G)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (101) detects temperature of output correlation portion which has correlation with respect to power generation output. A control unit (100) decreases flow volume of fuel raw material when temperature of cathode gas exceeds reference value and output correlation portion temperature exceeds preset value. The control unit decreases flow volume of combustion air when cathode gas temperature is below reference value and output correlation portion temperature is below preset value. The heat amount of the exhaust gas discharged to outside is restrained.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - Large variation of the electric power generation output of fuel cell can be suppressed and the electric power generation output of the fuel cell can be stabilized. Hence electric power generation efficiency cab be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Housing (9)    Circulation channel (71)    Control unit (100)    Temperature sensor (101)
NOVELTY - A stepper motor adjusts the opening degree of a bypass valve (26) to bypass the flow of the oxidant gas to the fuel cell (102) in steps. The difference between the opening degree instructed by the electronic control unit (ECU) (110) during the system drive and the actual opening degree of the bypass valve is adjusted based on the pressure of the oxidant gas in the flow path of the oxidant gas to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of opening degree control of the bypass valve in the fuel cell system is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bypass valve (26)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Oxidant gas supply system (104)    ECU (110)
NOVELTY - The electrode has aluminum porous sintered compact having a metal frame of three-dimensional network structure, and a hole formed in the metal frame. An active material and binder are filled in the hole. The aluminum-titanium compound is dispersed in metal frame.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery and lithium ion polymer battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High energy density electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of secondary electron image of aluminum porous sintered compact.
NOVELTY - An electrode contains active material, conductive support agent, aluminum porous sintered compact, and binder in the pores of the aluminum porous sintered compact. The aluminum porous sintered compact has metal skeleton of three-dimensional network structure, and has pores in the metal skeleton. An aluminum-titanium compound is dispersed in the metal skeleton. The surface of the metal skeleton of the grain-boundary step difference of the aluminum porous sintered compact, is made unevenness.    USE - Electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion polymer secondary battery for electric vehicles and hybrid-type motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high tensile strength, reliability, density and adhesiveness, and can be manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (12) receives supply of fuel and oxidant gas. A control apparatus (90) performs high electric-potential avoidance control, so that the output voltage of fuel cell does not exceed high electric-potential avoidance voltage lower than open end voltage corresponding to the voltage command. The supply of fuel and oxidant gas to the fuel cell is stopped according to the input system running stop command, and the drive of direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (72) is continued, so that avoidance control is carried out only for a set time.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as onboard power supply system of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, construction machine, agricultural machine, residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The rise of output voltage of fuel cell to the open end voltage can be prevented, and catalyst deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed, after the shutdown of the system. The drive time of DC-DC converter can be shortened, and safety of vehicle against high voltage can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air supply system (30)    DC-DC converter (72)    Control apparatus (90)
NOVELTY - The electric connection structure (10) has an output terminal (13) extended from a fuel cell (12) and an input terminal (77) extended from a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (76) converting the output voltage of fuel cell. A braiding flexible bus bar (16) electrically connects the output terminal of fuel cell and input terminal of DC-DC converter in the state of arranging the input and output terminals spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction and making a portion of the terminals overlap in the terminal extension direction.    USE - Electric connection structure for fuel cell system (claimed) in e.g. electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in industrial machines, robot, vessel, air plane, construction machine, agricultural machine and for power generation in building.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection between both the terminals is performed easily even during the generation of position error between the terminals by absorbing the position error with the flexibility of bus bar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the electric connection structure.    Electric connection structure (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Output terminal (13)    Bus bar (16)    DC-DC converter (76)    Input terminal (77)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has two or more fuel cells (20) stacked together. An inner sealing layer (40) formed over the whole outer peripheral area of the electric power generation element (30) in each fuel cell seals the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell. An outer sealing layer (60) formed over the outer peripheral surface of the inner sealing cover covers the end surface of the reactive gas separator, in which an air layer (70) is formed in the clearance gap between the inner sealing layer and outer sealing layer.    USE - Fuel cell stack for moving objects e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air layer formed between the inner sealing layer and the outer sealing layer of the electric power generating element improves the heat insulation efficiency of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell viewed in a direction orthogonal to the lamination direction of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Electric power generation element (30)    Inner sealing layer (40)    Outer sealing layer (60)    Air layer (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming positive electrode active material layer (21) on positive electrode substrate (26). A surrounding portion (12) of electrolyte layer (10) is located along circumference of contact portion (11) which is formed on positive electrode active layer. An interposing element (40) is arranged between substrate and surrounding portion. The electrolyte layer is compressed while interposing element is arranged between substrate and surrounding portion, such that contact portion and surrounding portion of electrolyte layer are joined.    USE - Method for manufacturing solid electrolyte cell e.g. all solid state lithium secondary battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and video camcorder and for plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit between the active material layer and the substrate and penetration of foreign material into the active material layer can be avoided by arranging the interposing element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid electrolyte cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte layer (10)    Contact portion (11)    Surrounding portion (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (21)    Positive electrode substrate (26)    Interposing element (40)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has battery module (3) having frames (5) for holding the batteries (4). The bending rigidity of center portion of battery module in column direction is higher than the bending rigidity of ends of battery module in column direction.    USE - Assembled battery for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deflection amount of center portion of battery module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Battery module (3)    Batteries (4)    Frames (5)    End plate (11)    Supporting element (13)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has elongate support plate (11) which is extended along up-down direction in vehicle mounting state. Several pins (25) are arranged and protruded from support plate at preset intervals. A battery module (3) is attached to pins, so that position of battery module is changed by changing the position of pins along longitudinal direction of support plate.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment position of battery module can be changed easily by changing the position of pins along longitudinal direction of support plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the attachment state of battery module to support plate.    Battery module (3)    Support plate (11)    Pin (25)    Pallet jig (31)    Stack element (43)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has an electric power converter (102) connected to a secondary battery (101). An electric power converter (106) is connected in parallel to a secondary battery in which charging and discharging is performed rapidly than the battery (101) between a high capacitance capacitor (107) and the electric power converter (102).    USE - Power supply device for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the secondary battery is prevented and the region in which the electric power generation voltage is lower than the secondary battery can also be revived efficiently, by connecting specific electric power converter in parallel to the secondary battery in which charging and discharging are performed rapidly. Thus, regeneration efficiency of the power supply device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (100)    Secondary battery (101)    Electric power converters (102,106)    Inverter (103)    High capacitance capacitor (107)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converters (3,5) that increase the output voltage of fuel cell (2) and battery (5) and output to a traction motor (7). A control unit (8) sets a minimum voltage which is increased by the converter (5) as an output voltage of traction motor, when a required voltage of traction motor is lower than the minimum voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage can be reliably increased more than the required voltage of the traction motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    DC-DC converters (3,5)    Traction motor (7)    Control unit (8)
NOVELTY - The motor unit (10) has an annular-shaped stator (21) accommodated in motor housing (11) through a stator holder (30). The stator holder is provided with a cylindrical portion (54) by which an outer peripheral surface of the stator is coherently attached by an internal peripheral surface. The stator holder is fixed to motor housing so that a gap portion (60) is formed between the outer peripheral surface of cylindrical portion and inner wall of motor housing. A heat-transfer structure (61) is fixed in the gap portion.    USE - Electric motor for use as drive unit mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetostriction vibration of the stator is not directly transmitted to housing by the arrangement of heat-transfer structure, so that the noise produced by transmitting the magnetostriction vibration to the housing, is reduced. The cooling efficiency of the stator can be improved, and the fall of motor performance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric motor.    Motor unit (10)    Motor housing (11)    Annular-shaped stator (21)    Stator holder (30)    Cylindrical portion (54)    Gap portion (60)    Heat-transfer structure (61)
NOVELTY - The system has a converter (3) that is arranged between fuel cell (2) and traction motor (7), to raise the output voltage from fuel cell and provides output to the motor. A converter (5) arranged between battery (4) and motor, raises the output voltage from battery and provides output to the motor. The converter (5) sets the voltage of battery higher than open circuit voltage of fuel cell, when required amount of electric power generation in fuel cell is less than a predetermined value, so that any required amount of voltage is supplied from the battery.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residential building and in other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Drive loss in converter arranged between the battery and traction motor is reduced by increasing the voltage of the battery more than the open circuit voltage of the fuel cell, when the required amount of electric power generation in fuel cell is less than predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Converter for fuel cell (3)    Battery (4)    Converter for battery (5)    Traction inverter (6)    Traction motor (7)
NOVELTY - The system has electric consumers that are connected to an onboard grid (10), and unit (16) for starting/restarting a heat engine. A battery powers the onboard grid and the starting/restarting units. A voltage maintaining device (25) maintains voltage, and the onboard grid is connected to the battery via the voltage maintaining device, where the voltage maintaining device is connected to a positive terminal (P) of the battery. The starting/restarting units are connected between the voltage maintaining device and an exposed conductive part of a power unit (20).    USE - System for powering a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage maintaining device is connected to the positive terminal of the battery, thus reducing risk of circulation current between mass of the power unit and mass of a case. The system avoids voltage loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a powering system.    Positive terminal of battery (P)    Onboard grid (10)    Starting/restarting unit (16)    Power unit (20)    Voltage maintaining device (25)
NOVELTY - Self-healing vitreous composition (I) comprises: oxide former; optionally one or more oxide modifier; and at least one healing additive comprising vanadium and vanadium alloys, in the form of solid particles.    USE - (I) is useful: for the fabrication of bulk self-healing materials; as a sealing joint in a device operating at high temperature; for producing a protective coating against corrosion at high temperature; and as a self-healing material, preferably for making seals in devices operating at a high temperature (400-900 degrees C) (all claimed) such as fuel cells and steam electrolyzers.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has rapid self-healing property at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (I) comprising (a) preparing a vitreous powder composition constituted of solid particles, by grinding a non-powder vitreous composition comprising at least one oxide former, and optionally one or more oxide modifiers, (b) preparing a self-healing powder vitreous composition by mixing the vitreous powder composition obtained from the step (a) with solid particles of at least one healing additive comprising vanadium or vanadium alloys, and (c) densifying the self-healing powder vitreous composition obtained from the step (b), by heat treatment under inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device is made by providing a semiconductor substrate, insulating film(s), and a thick film composition; applying the insulating film to the semiconductor substrate; applying the thick film composition to the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate; and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition. The thick film composition comprises conductive material(s), inorganic binder(s) having 1-15% sub-micron particles, and organic vehicle.    USE - A semiconductor device for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has improved electrical performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a fabrication of a semiconductor device.    Aluminum paste formed on backside (60)    Aluminum back electrode (61)    Silver or silver/aluminum paste formed on back side (70)    Silver or silver/aluminum back electrode (71)    Silver paste formed on front side (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining data pertaining to an external temperature of the geographic area. The temperature of the energy storage system is measured. The energy storage system is heated if the temperature is less than specific predetermined threshold that is dependent upon the external temperature. The energy storage system is cooled if the temperature is greater than other predetermined threshold that is dependent upon the external temperature.    USE - Method for conditioning energy storage system e.g. battery pack for vehicle e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid electric located in geographic area.    ADVANTAGE - The systems provide for cooling, heating, and/or balancing of the temperatures of the energy storage system based upon the temperature environment of the geographic area, by this alleviate reductions in ESS power is limited when the energy storage system is exposed to extreme cold temperatures or climates and/or that helps to alleviate the acceleration of calendar aging of the energy storage system when the energy storage system is exposed to extreme hot temperatures and/or climates, thus the performance and/or life expectancy of the energy storage system are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for conditioning energy storage system for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for conditioning energy storage system for vehicle.    Controller (106)    Computer system (107)    Processor (114)    Interface (118)    Storage device (120)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises providing a semiconductor substrate (10), insulating film(s), and the thick film composition; applying the insulating film to the substrate; applying the thick film composition to the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate; and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition. The thick film composition comprises conductive material(s); inorganic binder(s); and organic vehicle, where 1-15% of the inorganic components are submicron particles.    USE - Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, e.g. solar cell or photodiode devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method can provide a semiconductor device having an improved electrical performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a semiconductor device.    Substrate (10)    Diffusion layer (20)    Silicon nitride film (30)    Aluminum back electrode (61)    Silver front electrode (501)
NOVELTY - The machine has hybrid devices mounted on an upper rotating body (2), where the hybrid devices include a power storage device (17) serving as a power source for a generator motor to perform a generator operation and a motor operation. An intake port (26) is provided in a casing. An exhaust port (27) is provided in another casing. A ventilation port is provided in a partition top plate (25). Cooling air from the intake port into the former casing is introduced into the latter casing through a ventilation port, and exhausted from the exhaust port.    USE - Hybrid working machine for an engine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine enables cooling air from the intake port into the former casing to be introduced into the latter casing through a ventilation port, and exhausted from the exhaust port so that a power storage device and a controller are cooled down in an efficient manner, thus ensuring effective performance and prolonged service life of the power storage device and the controller, and preventing the power storage device and the controller from failure in an efficient manner. The machine is inexpensive and utilizes less space so as to decrease rotation radius of a rear end of the machine. The machine easily performs maintenance and wiring and easily determines a device layout. The machine achieves increased space utilization efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an upper frame of an upper rotating body in a hybrid excavator.    Upper rotating body (2)    Power storage device (17)    Partition top plate (25)    Intake port (26)    Exhaust port (27)
NOVELTY - The sensor has container-shaped detection base material (10) with rotatable side wall and bottom wall, and diaphragm (18) for detecting deformation of bottom wall of base material. A gas passage for guiding gas from inner side to outer side of base material, is formed in bottom wall of base material.    USE - Hydrogen pressure sensor attached to hydrogen piping in fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen station, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen pressure detection error can be reduced by forming gas passage in bottom wall of detection base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the hydrogen pressure sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detection base material (10)    Semiconductor strain gauge (14)    Diaphragm (18)    Flange (20)    Pressure hole (22)
NOVELTY - The combustion apparatus has a flame plate (17) in which a pre-mixing gas emission hole (17a) and a hydrogen containing gas ejection port (17b) are provided. The hydrogen containing gas ejection port is provided in the circumference of the pre-mixing gas emission hole and is connected with a hydrogen containing-gas chamber (20). An air turning structure (25) is arranged such that hydrogen gas blow-off from hydrogen containing gas chamber is ejected towards the center of flame plate.    USE - Combustion apparatus for producing reformed gas for fuel cell by heating reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydrogen gas blow off from hydrogen containing gas chamber is ejected towards the center of flame plate, the mixing of fuel is performed reliably. Hence complete combustion is performed efficiently. Since the hydrogen containing-gas chamber is not exposed to flame, the damage or deformation of hydrogen containing-gas chamber caused due to heat is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the right sectional view of the combustion apparatus.    Flame plate (17)    Pre-mixing gas emission hole (17a)    Hydrogen containing gas ejection port (17b)    Hydrogen containing-gas chamber (20)    Air turning structure (25)
NOVELTY - Raw materials of lithium-transition metal composite oxide are mixed, and obtained mixture is baked in a baking jig which is preprocessed by heating with lithium compound to obtain lithium-transition metal composite oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide used as electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery using lithium-transition metal composite oxide has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - Borane-ammonia is contacted with cobalt-containing spherical silica catalyst in the presence of water to produce hydrogen.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell for motor vehicles, and portable fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce hydrogen efficiently and economically with high yield within a short period of time. Hydrogen is produced under controlled conditions without heating to high temperature. The silica catalyst shows high activity with respect to hydrogen producing reaction. The catalyst activity and durability are maintained even after repeated use of the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen supply method to fuel cell, which involves using the hydrogen produced as fuel source.
NOVELTY - The method involves locating an auto glass exchanger on an engine with a hose draining waste heat to a radiator so as to spray hot water to a windscreen of any car.    USE - Method for heating water through a glass washer by using waste motor heat.    ADVANTAGE - The method significantly enhances the effect of wiper to remove dirt settling on the windscreen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for heating water through a glass washer by using waste motor heat.
NOVELTY - A battery cell electrode (E1) comprises: a first material having a first potential versus state of charge (SOC) relationship; and a second material having a second potential versus state of charge (SOC) relationship; where the second material becomes active to transfer ions at a selected SOC level to result in a readily observable change in measured potential from the first to the second potential versus SOC relationship.    USE - As battery cell electrode for battery cell such as lithium ion battery cell (claimed) for consumer electronics, and for defense, automotive, medical and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell electrode provides battery cell having improve determination of state of charge (SOC) level of 0.05-0.95 (preferably 0.05-0.5) SOC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery cell comprising: an anode electrode and a cathode electrode; where the anode electrode is the battery cell electrode (E1); and    (2) a method of improving determination of state of charge (SOC) of a battery cell involving: providing a battery cell comprising an anode electrode and a cathode electrode; providing the anode electrode comprising the first material having a first measured potential versus state of charge (SOC) relationship; and providing the anode electrode comprising the second material having a second measured potential versus state of charge (SOC) relationship; where the second material is selected to become active to transfer ions at a selected SOC level to result in a readily observable change in measured potential from the first to the second potential versus SOC relationship; and using the readily observable change in measured potential from the first to the second potential versus SOC relationship to adjust future estimates of state of charge (SOC).
NOVELTY - The cover has a battery shell upper cover body (2) and a battery shell cover sheet (4). The battery shell cover sheet is provided with a piece-shaped cross-interlaced convex supporting plate (5). An upper surface of the cross-interlaced convex supporting plate is stuck with a filling piece (6) i.e. long strip-shaped.    USE - Upper cover for storage battery of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-interlaced convex supporting plate protects the battery end from being squeezed by the storage battery and prevents the wire connecting terminal from breaking bottom of the shell body of the storage battery, which is better in safety and economic. The cover forming a gap between the storage batteries can be adjusted. The cover is flexible to mount and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an upper cover.    Battery shell upper cover body (2)    Battery shell cover sheet (4)    Piece-shaped cross-interlaced convex supporting plate (5)    Filling piece (6)
NOVELTY - The cover has a convex support plate (5) mounted on a battery shell cover sheet (4). A low lug boss, a left stretching plate and a right stretching plate are formed on the convex support plate. A guide track is formed on the low lug boss. A dovetail groove matching with the guide track is formed on a battery shell upper cover (2). The guide track is blocked in the dovetail groove. Distance between lower surface of the left stretching plate and bottom surface of the guide track is equal to that of between the lower surface of the right stretching plate and the guide track.    USE - Upper cover for a storage battery of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The left stretching plate and the right stretching plate formed on the support plate can cover a battery wiring terminal that is prevented from being extruded by overlapped storage battery. The wiring terminal is prevented from resisting against bottom part of a shell of the overlapped storage battery. The cover is safe to use. The cover can be disassembled by slide connection of the guide track and the dovetail groove on the battery shell, so that the cover is convenient to install and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an upper cover.    Battery shell upper cover (2)    Battery shell cover sheet (4)    Convex support plate (5)
NOVELTY - The box has upper and lower battery boxes located from top to bottom in the box. The upper battery box is provided with two batteries. The lower battery box is provided with a lower carrying handle. The two batteries in the upper battery box are overlapped with each other. The batteries in the upper battery box and batteries in the lower battery box are electrically connected through an external cable. A groove is arranged on the lower battery box.    USE - Detached battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box adopts a detached structure without changing structure of the electric vehicle. The carrying handle provided with two batteries is installed as a single group, thus providing convenience for a user to fetch, install and carry the box by single hand for charging. The box has simple structure, strong practicability, convenient operation and low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a detached battery box.
NOVELTY - The frame has a hexahedral main frame (1) made of magnesium alloy board, and four fixing pins (2) mounted at a bottom part of the main frame. A side plate is mounted on a left side face of the main frame. The side plate is provided with a battery general negative inserting mounting hole, a battery general positive inserting mounting hole, a voltage monitoring inserting mounting hole and a battery temperature monitoring inserting mounting hole. Two connecting forks (7) are mounted at inner sides of two back upright parts of the main frame.    USE - Vehicle power battery box frame.    ADVANTAGE - The main frame is made of magnesium alloy board, thus reducing weight of a vehicle power battery set and providing more strength to the frame. The frame avoids vibration of battery and reduces noise of the battery box in the vehicle, thus ensuring safety of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fixing pins and side plate are made of magnesium alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle power battery box frame.    Hexahedral main frame (1)    Fixing pins (2)    Connecting forks (7)
NOVELTY - The stack has two battery monomers (100) connected by connecting sheets i.e. copper sheets (300), which are made from conductive materials. Pillar heads (200) are equipped in the battery monomers. Protruded parts (310) are equipped on the connecting sheets corresponding to a position of the pillar head, and grooves are equipped on the pillar heads. The protruded parts are connected with the connecting sheets in a pressure buckle mode via the groove of the pillar head, where the pillar head is in shape of a screw rod. The connecting sheets are bent between the battery monomers.    USE - Battery stack for power devices of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery stack utilizes pressing buckle-type connecting component i.e. connecting sheets, so as to reduce utilization space and weight of the stack. The battery stack is simple to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protruded part is a hollow body, which is round, polygon or oval in shape. The width of the connecting sheet is less than diameter of the pillar head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery stack in partial section.    Battery monomers (100)    Pillar heads (200)    Connecting sheets (300)    Protruded parts (310)
NOVELTY - The group has single cells (100) connected through a conductive material to form connecting pieces (300) i.e. copper pieces, and respectively provided with column heads (200). The connecting pieces are provided with hoop type openings corresponding to the column heads that are provided with grooves. The column heads are passed through the hoop type openings of the connecting pieces and clamped with other openings. The grooves are clamped with the hoop type openings of the connecting pieces.    USE - Cell group for a power device of an electro vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The group can reduce volume and weight of a power device of an electro vehicle, and has simple manufacturing technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a cell group.    Single cells (100)    Column heads (200)    Connecting pieces (300)
NOVELTY - The element has a connecting inserting strip fixed on a connecting sheet and embedded in a connecting slot of an automobile battery, where the connecting inserting strip comprises rectangular or cylindrical structure. An outer side of the connecting inserting strip is provided with a burr i.e. resilient metal sheet. The connecting sheet is provided with a cushioning slot, where the cushioning slot is V-shaped or arched in structure. The cushioning slot is convex in shape towards a side of the automobile battery.    USE - Embedded connecting element for an automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The element fixedly connects the automobile battery in an embedded manner. The element occupies less space. The element is simple in structure, light in weight, and easy to mount and detach. The element fixes an automobile battery pack with less space. The element enables the pack to be easily mounted and detached.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile battery pack comprising multiple automobile batteries and a connecting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an embedded connecting element for an automobile battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has anode and cathode lugs (2, 3) whose ends at one side are positioned in a rectangular battery core (1) and ends at another side are positioned at an outer side of the rectangular battery core, where thickness of the battery core is 4-10 mm. The anode and cathode lugs are arranged on same edge of the rectangular battery core.    USE - Super-thin automobile lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple and firm structure with reduced construction workload, high efficiency and better heat-insulation and energy-saving effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a super-thin automobile lithium ion battery.    Rectangular battery core (1)    Anode lug (2)    Cathode lug (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling tower (6) for discharging and cooling absorbed heat from indoor to outside, and a heat source control valve for controlling supply quantity for reproducing absorption liquid of the system. A cooling water pump (5) and a cooling water supply pipe (3) supplies cooling water to a cooling water control valve that controls the cooling water flow and the cooling water cooled in the tower. A low temperature absorption refrigerating machine maintains warm water using solar energy, fuel cell waste heat, micro-cogeneration waste heat, and incinerator waste heat.    USE - Central cooling type hot water absorption chiller system. Uses include but are not limited to an apartment house, lodging facility, officetel, residential and commercial complex, and condo.    ADVANTAGE - The system is economic and convenient for air conditioning the apartment house, the lodging facilities, or officetel, and reduces the establishing cost and operating cost with high-capacity and high-efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a central cooling type hot water absorption chiller system.    Cooling water supply pipe (3)    Cooling water pump (5)    Cooling tower (6)    Heat source water ring (8)    Heat source supply tube (9)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a voltage sensing part sensing voltage of a battery (101), and an operation amplifier unit provided with a source resistor (103) that is connected to a terminal of another source resistor (104). An operational amplifier (111) is connected with a non-inverting input terminal through an inverting input terminal. A resistive portion (130) is connected to the latter source resistor through the non-inverting input terminal. The non-inverting input terminal is connected to an output terminal of the operational amplifier.    USE - Battery insulation resistance measurement circuit for a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can precisely measure insulation resistance of the battery. The circuit has simple processing procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery insulation resistance measurement circuit.    Battery (101)    Source resistors (103, 104)    Operational amplifier (111)    Resistive portion (130)    Standard resistor (131)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an inner bore formed in an insulation part that is connected to a rear end of an electric induction heating portion (1). A heating cell (12) is installed in a heating surface area in the insulation part. A blower (60a) is installed at rear of the insulation part. A coil type induction part is electrically connected to multiple porous layers. A power supply unit (40) is provided with power source from an inside-vehicle fuel cell system (S) or electric battery. An insulating member is coated between the insulation part and the induction part.    USE - Electric induction heating apparatus for use in a fuel cell automobile and an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The induction part generates inducing current and heats the heating cell, so as to improve heat exchange efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost. The apparatus has less weight. The apparatus increases the heating surface area in the insulation part, so as to increase temperature of cold external air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric induction heating apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Inside-vehicle fuel cell system (S)    Electric induction heating portion (1)    Heating cell (12)    Power supply unit (40)    Blower (60a)
NOVELTY - A double-effect oxygen electrode catalyst slurry is obtained by using catalyst nanoparticles, proton-conductive polymer and alcoholic solution. The amount of alcoholic solution is 50-99.9 parts weight. The amount of water contained in alcoholic solution is 0.01-50 parts weight. The catalyst nanoparticles are modified by using proton-conductive polymer. The mass ratio of proton-conductive polymer and catalyst nanoparticles is 0.02-1:1.    USE - Double-effect oxygen electrode catalyst slurry is used for fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of catalyst slurry, which involves preparing metal nanoparticles, adding proton-conductive polymer solution in alcoholic solution, adding soluble precursor with metal active component, stirring, adding alkaline solution and reducing agent, adjusting pH to 8-13, stirring, obtaining colloidal solution, adding in reaction kettle at 90-200 degrees C for 2 hours, obtaining colloidal solution of nanoparticles modified by proton-conductive polymer and dialyzing the obtained colloidal solution. The soluble precursor is chloroplatinic acid, ruthenium chloride, hexachloroiridic acid, palladium chloride, osmium chloride, chromium nitrate, nickel nitrate, cobalt nitrate, manganese chloride, copper chloride, titanium chloride, tin chloride, vanadium chloride, iron chloride, gallium nitrate, molybdenum hexachloride or sodium selenite. The alkaline solution is sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide; and    (2) application of catalyst slurry.
NOVELTY - Porous carbon precursor and metal precursor are mixed. The obtained mixture is partially combusted, to obtain carbon-metal composite material.    USE - Manufacture of carbon-metal composite material used for manufacture of electrode for electrochemical capacitor and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-metal composite material has excellent transparency. The fuel cell has reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode;    (2) electrochemical capacitor; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves propelling a compressor of a refrigerant plant by a hybrid drive system, where the compressor serves for cooling a battery. A demand for a power output of the compressor is computed on basis of a mass flow of a cooling agent in the plant. The mass flow is determined on the basis of an energy dissipation of the battery divided by an enthalpy difference of the cooling agent before and after an evaporator of a cooling circuit. The energy dissipation is computed on the basis of voltage and/or current values at the battery by an internal resistance of the battery.    USE - Method for operating a hybrid drive system with a main drive machine i.e. internal combustion engine, and an auxiliary drive machine i.e. electrical drive engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor of the refrigerant plant is propelled by the hybrid drive system, and serves for cooling the battery, where the demand for the power output of the compressor is computed on basis of the mass flow of the cooling agent in the refrigerant plant, so that the performance of the drive engine is automatically increased, and efficient batteries can be provided for operating the drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pressure enthalpy diagram of a refrigerant with drawn in a cyclic process of a refrigerant plant.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a housing (10) comprising an inner space (1), and an opening (12) for allowing two kinds of fluids to flow into the inner space, where the fluids are water and hydrocarbon-based fuel. A pair of nozzle holes (20a, 20b) passes through a side wall (11) of the housing. A pair of guide portions (30a, 30b) extends from an outer surface of the housing, where each guide portion partially covers the respective nozzle hole, such that mixed fluids are respectively discharged through the nozzle holes that collide with each other.    USE - Mixing device for use in a reformer or fuel cell power generating system to mix fluids e.g. water and hydrocarbon-based fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables discharging the fluids through different nozzle holes that collide with each other, such that the two kinds of fluids can be efficiently mixed even when the device has small capacity, thus improving efficiency. The nozzle hole or a combination of the nozzle hole and the guide portion are formed through a simple process, without separate installation of a high-price nozzle device, thus saving manufacturing cost. The device uses an existing metallic material, thus ensuring and/or improving service life, without cost establishment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sides of the guide portions comprise a line plan view shape, an arc plan view shape and/or a square plan view shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a mixing device.    Inner space (1)    Housing (10)    Side wall (11)    Opening (12)    Nozzle holes (20a, 20b)    Guide portions (30a, 30b)    Mixing device (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a high voltage intermediate circuit (4) provided with a central and actively controllable discharge circuit (5) that is arranged between a battery (2) and a consumer (3). The consumer comprises a passive discharge circuit (6), and the central and actively controllable discharge circuit is integrated in an electrical distributor (7) i.e. power distribution unit (PDU).    USE - High voltage system for use in an electrically drivable motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The passive discharge circuit is arranged in the high voltage component, thus ensuring safety of the system. The passive discharge circuit is durable, and can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high voltage system.    High voltage system (1)    Battery (2)    Consumer (3)    High voltage intermediate circuit (4)    Central and actively controllable discharge circuit (5)    Passive discharge circuit (6)    Electrical distributor (7)
NOVELTY - The module (150) has input and output terminals (152, 154) for connecting the module with a voltage supply and an electrical consumer (180), respectively, where the module is detachably attachable at an electrical carrier device (140). An inlet connection (142) and a derivative connection (144b) are provided for connecting the carrier device with the voltage supply and the electrical consumer, respectively. A capacitor is provided for buffering electrical energy and designed as a bi-layer capacitor.    USE - Voltage stabilization module for attachment at an electrical carrier device i.e. battery power distributor, for stabilizing an electrical system in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module is detachably attachable at the electrical carrier device, and the inlet connection and the derivative connection are provided for connecting the carrier device with the voltage supply and the electrical consumer, respectively, thus improving the voltage stabilization in the motor vehicle in a simple and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical carrier device for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a voltage stabilization module of an electrical system.    Electrical carrier device (140)    Inlet connection (142)    Derivative connection (144b)    Voltage stabilization module (150)    Input terminal (152)    Output terminal (154)    Electrical consumer (180)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a pair of end plates (16) provided at both ends of a laminated block (14). A tension shaft (18) fastens the end plates so that the laminated block is clamped from both ends. A connection block (22) connects the two corners of tension shaft with the center portion of tension shaft.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact resistance of the laminated block is improved with a simple structure and without increasing the vehicle mounting space by reinforcing the tension shaft with the connection block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the structure of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Laminated block (14)    End plate (16)    Tension shaft (18)    Connection block (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has sensor (9) which detects temperature of fuel gas flowing through supply flow path (3) and pressure control valve for reducing pressure of fuel gas. A control unit (7) controls supply amount of off gas discharged from fuel cell (2), based on electric power generation amount with respect to fuel cell, by controlling opening degree of pressure control valve. The control unit controls nozzle opening degree of ejector unit (6), when temperature of fuel gas is high so that amount of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell from fuel tank (1) is reduced.    USE - Fuel supply apparatus for fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overage of hydrogen can be prevented and increase in circulating load of off gas can be suppressed. The excess and deficiency of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Supply flow path (3)    Ejector unit (6)    Control unit (7)    Temperature sensor (9)
NOVELTY - A controller (4) controls the temperature of battery (21) by opening and closing the thermo valves (27,28) according to the detected battery temperature. The heaters (11) and radiators (22) are provided at coolant flow paths (2,3), for performing cooling process and heating process of the coolant by exhaust heat of high-power components. The opening state and closing state of the thermo valves are controlled after adjusting the temperature of coolant passing through the coolant flow paths.    USE - Temperature control apparatus for controlling temperature of battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The opening and closing states of thermo valves are controlled after adjusting the temperature of coolant passing through coolant flow paths. Hence the battery temperature can be controlled rapidly according to the suitable battery-charging temperature. The temperature-difference between the coolant flow paths can be reduced reliably, so that the battery temperature can be controlled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery temperature control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant flow paths (2,3)    Controller (4)    Heater (11)    Battery (21)    Radiator (22)    Thermo valves (27,28)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a storage chamber (10), ventilator (6) for ventilating the storage chamber and a gas sensor (100m) for detecting the density of gas leaked from the storage chamber. A controller (100) determines gas leak when the gas density detected by gas sensor is larger than a reference value. The controller changes the gas leak density reference value used for the gas leak determination process according to the air ventilation state of storage chamber.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine, portable electronic device and plant.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas in the storage chamber is detected favorably irrespective of the change of the air ventilation state of the storage chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ventilator (6)    Storage chamber (10)    Controller (100)    Gas sensor (100m)    Temperature sensor (100t)
NOVELTY - The laminated electrical storage device (10) has a lithium foil (25) provided in a lithium pole collector (24) made of stainless steel containing molybdenum. The lithium pole collector is connected to positive electrode (13), so that an ion from the lithium foil is doped by positive electrode.    USE - Laminated electrical storage device mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc. Can also be used in winding-type electrical storage device.    ADVANTAGE - An laminated electrical storage device that ensures improved productivity and service lifetime, and increase in doping rate of ion can be easily manufactured at low cost, while shortening doping time, and ensuring smooth pre-doping of lithium ion with respect to all positive electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated electrical storage device (10)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Lithium pole collector (24)    Lithium foil (25)
NOVELTY - The system has control unit (100) that controls the drive output of hot water storage pump (72) based on the temperature of exhaust gas emitted from exhaust port (76) of exhaust-gas channel (75). The drive output of hot water storage pump and the amount of heat exchanged in a heat exchanger (74) are increased when the temperature of exhaust gas is higher than target temperature. The drive output of hot water storage pump and the amount of heat exchanged in heat exchanger are decreased when the temperature of exhaust gas is lower than the target temperature.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system used for vehicle, electronic device and electric machines.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of exhaust gas emitted from exhaust port can be reduced efficiently so that the moisture content contained in exhaust gas can be reduced. Hence, the formation and discharge of white smoke from the exhaust gas to external air can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage pump (72)    Heat exchanger (74)    Exhaust-gas channel (75)    Exhaust port (76)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - A separator (23) has gas supply port (B1) for supplying reactive gas to gas flow path (230), and gas exhaust port (B2) for discharging reactive gas flowing through gas flow path to exterior of fuel cell. The gas supply port is located at lower side of gas exhaust port in installation state of fuel cell. A water discharge port (B3) for discharging water flowing through gas flow path is located at lower side of gas flow path. The gas supply port is connected with gas flow path via a gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The retention of water in vicinity of electric power generation unit or reactive gas supply port can be suppressed and electric power generation performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the separator of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (23)    Gas flow path (230)    Gas supply port (B1)    Gas exhaust port (B2)    Water discharge port (B3)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a negative electrode active material layer (3) formed in the surface of collector (2). A stress relaxation material (5) containing metal, metal oxide, alloy and polymer material is provided in the active material layer, so that the stress produced by the occlusion of lithium ion is absorbed.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle such as motor bike, passenger car, truck, bus., etc., hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of collector or peeling of negative electrode active material layer from collector is prevented efficiently, by the provision of stress relaxation material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Silicon oxide particles (4)    Stress relaxation material (5)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a substrate (2) consisting of copper (Cu) or Cu alloy and a plating layer (3) consisting of tin (Sn) or Sn alloy and electroconductive filler (5). The plating layer is formed on the substrate surface by wet plating method. The thickness of the plating layer is set to 0.05 mu m or more.    USE - Separator for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator exhibits electroconductivity and corrosion resistance stably for a long period of time by using the plating layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the separator.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (1)    Substrate (2)    Plating layer (3)    Diffused layer (3a)    Electroconductive filler (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (2), a converter (32), and a temperature regulating apparatus (46) accommodated in one housing (5). A main flow path (41) supplies a coolant for cooling the fuel cell. A branch flow path (42) branched from the main flow path supplies a coolant to the converter. The temperature regulating apparatus adjusts the temperature of the coolant supplied to the converter.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving object e.g. vehicle. Uses include but or not limited to other moving objects such as robot, vessel, aircraft, etc., and for power generation in residential and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction of the cooling system is enabled, and the fuel cell and the converter can be arranged adjacently, as the cooling system of the fuel cell and the cooling system of the converter are formed integrally. This results in size reduction of the whole fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view showing the structure of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Housing (5)    Converter (32)    Main flow path (41)    Branch flow path (42)    Temperature regulating apparatus (46)
NOVELTY - A first battery portion has a master battery (50) connected to apparatus which operates with electric power, and a second battery portion has a slave battery (60). When temperature rising requirement of master battery of first battery portion is made, slave battery of second battery portion is disconnected from apparatus and execution of temperature rising control by charging/discharging of master battery of first battery portion is permitted. The slave battery of second battery portion is connected to apparatus, when execution of temperature rising control is not permitted.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary or master battery of the first battery portion can be heated up more appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the outline of hybrid vehicle structure carrying the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Master battery (50)    Slave battery (60)    CPU (72)    ROM (74)    RAM (76)
NOVELTY - The electric current detectors (30,31) detect upstream electric current and downstream electric current respectively, when anode off gas flows into inlet port (27) of electrochemical hydrogen pump (26). The impurity concentrated in downstream of inlet port is discharged outside when detected electric current is less than preset value, and is not discharged when detected electric current exceeds preset value. The impurity concentrated in downstream of inlet port is discharged outside when voltage drop between upstream and downstream of inlet port is not detected.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of impurity concentrated in downstream of inlet port can be controlled so that fuel consumption deterioration of system can be suppressed and malfunction generation in system can be eliminated. Hence the stable fuel cell system can be obtained and electric power generation efficiency of system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrochemical hydrogen pump.    Electronic control unit (8)    Electrochemical hydrogen pump (26)    Inlet port (27)    Electrolytic membrane (28)    Electric current detectors (30,31)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a storage tank (131) which stores the warm water heated by heat generated in connection with heating mode of fuel cell (1). A hot water storage system (130) and drain portion (32) are connected and warm water is supplied to drain portion through the warm water channel (50) which is opened and closed by a warm water valve (52). A control unit (5) is provided to suppress freezing of drain portion of condensed water tank (30) by opening the warm water valve and supplying the thermal energy of warm water to drain portion through the warm water channel.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in building such as house and workshop. Can also be used in vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal energy of warm water is supplied to drain portion through the warm water channel such that temperature of drain portion rises and the freezing of drain portion is suppressed. The purity degree of condensed water stored in condensed water tank is ensured favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Control unit (5)    Condensed water tank (30)    Drain portion (32)    Warm water channel (50)    Warm water valve (52)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hot water storage system (130)    Storage tank (131)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has several fuel cells (12) stacked together in a casing (46), and has several cooling medium inlet ports (30a) and reactive gas inlet ports formed in the front side surface of the casing. A discharge resistance unit (44) is provided in a meandering shape in a side surface of the casing adjoining the front surface in which the cooling medium inlet port is formed.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell system used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The whole fuel cell stack can be heated up uniformly and rapidly to a desired electric power generation start temperature by simple structure, as the discharge resistance unit is positioned in side surface adjoining front surface in which cooling medium inlet port is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (12)    Cooling medium inlet ports (30a)    Resistance unit (44)    Casing (46)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (6) estimates the amount of residual water inside the discharge pipe which discharges the gas and moisture contents from the fuel cell (2), based on the gas temperature of the inlet port vicinity and exit vicinity of the discharge pipe. The control apparatus drives the water draining units such as air compressor (31), bypass flow path (35) and bypass valve (36) and drains the moisture contents in the discharge pipe, when the estimated amount of residual water exceeds predetermined tolerance limit.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and used as power generation equipment in residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture contents in discharge pipe is drained based on the estimated value of residual water in the discharge pipe, the energy required for waste water draining process is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (6)    Air compressor (31)    Bypass flow path (35)    Bypass valve (36)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a battery block (10) with several battery cells (1) that are laminated through a separator (12) while forming a predetermined clearance gap (3). A ventilation mechanism is provided to carry out forced ventilation of cooling gas. The battery cells and the separator are provided such that the thermal resistance between battery cell and separator is adjusted while equalizing the temperature of the battery cell.    USE - Battery system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery system can be simplified and the lifetime of the battery system can be increased while cooling the battery cell efficiently and improving the temperature characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Clearance gap (3)    End plate (4)    Battery block (10)    Separator (12)
NOVELTY - An electric current cutoff valve (40) deforms towards outward of battery case (10) with the internal pressure of case, when internal pressure of case exceeds preset value. The electricity supply to connection element is interrupted when a portion of connection element (30) cleaves in the marking portion (60) from the remaining connection elements, by the deformation of the electric current cutoff valve. The marking portion is surrounded by insulating element (70) so that the marking portion is airtightly isolated from a space leading to electrode portion (20).    USE - Closed type secondary battery for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, lead acid battery, nickel-zinc battery and secondary battery of electrical double layer capacitor for personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of malfunction can be prevented reliably while interrupting electric current reliably at the time of abnormality, even if spark generated in the case of electric current interruption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type battery.    Battery case (10)    Electrode portion (20)    Connection element (30)    Electric current cutoff valve (40)    Marking portion (60)    Insulating element (70)
NOVELTY - The system has battery blocks (70) comprising several battery cells (1) that are separated by a separator. A ventilation mechanism ventilates the clearance gap (3) between the battery blocks. A temperature equalization plate (8) made of aluminum is formed by performing heat bonding to the outer peripheral surface of each battery cell. The heat conductivity of the temperature equalization plate is larger than the separator. The temperature of the battery cell is equalized by the temperature equalization plate.    USE - Battery system for vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of the battery cell is reduced. The durability of the battery system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially expanded sectional view of the battery block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Clearance gap (3)    End plate (4)    Temperature equalization plate (8)    Battery blocks (70)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has gas leakage judging unit (74) that determines hydrogen gas leak according to the subsequent pressure fluctuation, by raising the pressure within fuel gas supply flow path (22). The electric current flowing between fuel cell and voltage-rise converter (46) or electric current flowing through voltage-rise converter is detected. The closed-circuit failure of voltage-rise converter is determined when electric current time integration value based on detection electric current value during hydrogen gas leak detection is more than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel gas leak determination is performed by pressurizing inside of fuel gas supply flow path and monitoring subsequent pressure fluctuation, so that generation of useless check repair operation based on erroneous gas leakage judged result can be suppressed. Unstable operation of load connected to fuel cell through voltage-rise converter can be prevented.    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 (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel gas supply flow path (22)    Voltage-rise converter (46)    Gas leakage judging unit (74)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell which receives and generates a supply of hydrogen and air. An air pressure regulation valve (52) is attached to a muffler (54) in exhaust passage (50) of air discharged from fuel cell. The regulation valve is adapted to adjust pressure or flow volume of air supplied to fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Vibration and noise of air pressure regulation valve can be reduced, by attaching the air regulation valve to muffler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the air pressure regulation valve of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust passage (50)    Pressure regulation valve (52)    Muffler (54)    Sound absorption material (55)    Bracket (60)
NOVELTY - The electric connection structure (10) has an input-side terminal case portion (16) including an input-side terminal (77) of voltage conversion apparatus accommodated in airtight state. An insertion board (25) is inserted in the opening portion (23) formed in wall portion (22) of input-side terminal case portion in airtight state. A connection element (24) is set with a penetration bus-bar (26) containing outer side bus-bar portion (26b) engaged with inner side bus-bar portion (26a) provided integrally and connected to input-side terminal.    USE - Electric connection structure of fuel cell system (claimed) used as onboard power supply system of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, construction machine, agricultural machine, residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of hydrogen from an input-side terminal case portion into the voltage conversion apparatus can be prevented reliably, while preventing the exposure of electrical components such as voltage transducer, metal terminals and bus-bar to the reactive gas, so that the durability and reliability of voltage conversion apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electric connection structure of the fuel cell system.    Electric connection structure (10)    Input-side terminal case portion (16)    Wall portion (22)    Opening portion (23)    Connection element (24)    Insertion board (25)    Penetration bus-bar (26)    Inner side bus-bar portion (26a)    Outer side bus-bar portion (26b)    Input-side terminal (77)
NOVELTY - The system has pump (7) which is provided in circulation line (18) that is connected to inlet port and exit of anode of fuel cell (1). A breech operating mechanism closes the entrance side and exit side of anode so that closed loop of circulation line and anode is formed. A control unit (8) controls breech operating mechanism and drives pump after fuel cell stop request is received.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas non-uniformity in anode can be suppressed. The catalyst deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed. The power consumption of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Pump (7)    Control unit (8)    Load (10)    Circulation line (18)
NOVELTY - The stack (1) has a heat exchange unit (2) that is arranged adjacent to electric power generation unit (3), for performing heat exchange between oxidizing agent gas and cooling water. Cooling water is introduced into the secondary side of the heat exchange unit, while introducing the oxidizing agent gas discharged from the electric power generation unit by the primary side of the heat exchange unit. The cooling water discharged from the heat exchange unit is introduced into cooling water separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle, portable device, domestic application and store.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange efficiency of the fuel cell stack can be improved and heat radiation loss can be reduced, by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Heat exchange unit (2)    Electric power generation unit (3)    Gas manifold (10)    Gas piping (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a terminal cover (23) that is arranged at predetermined interval from the side of battery modules (3,5,7). A pair of stack elements (21,25) is formed in the upper and sides of the terminal (39) at predefined intervals and extended from the side of the battery module, along the arrangement direction of the battery (9). The position of the terminal cover and stack elements are set, for increasing circulation of air between the terminal cover and battery, so that flow rate of air is increased from the downward direction of the battery module towards the upper direction.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal formed in the side of the battery can be cooled efficiently, without the need for using a different apparatus, since flow rate of air is increased from the downward direction of the battery module towards the upper direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery modules (3,5,7)    Battery (9)    Stack elements (21,25)    Terminal cover (23)    Battery terminal (39)
NOVELTY - The electric motor has a stator (21) that is accommodated in a motor housing (11) and a stator holder (30). The outer peripheral surface of stator is connected to a water jacket (65) formed in a cylindrical portion (61). An inlet (31) and discharge port (32) are connected to the pump for circulating the cooling fluid in the water jacket. The stator holder is fixed to the motor housing so that the gap (70) is formed between the outer peripheral surface of cylindrical portion and inner wall of motor housing.    USE - Electric motor mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid powered automobile, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The noise produced by transmitting the magneto-striction vibration transmitted to the housing can be reduced. The heat can be exchanged between the stator and refrigerant efficiently and the cooling efficiency of the stator can be improved so that the fall of motor performance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor unit.    Motor housing (11)    Stator (21)    Stator holder (30)    Inlet (31)    Discharge port (32)    Cylindrical portion (61)    Water jacket (65)    Gap (70)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has direct current (DC)-DC converters (3,4) that convert the voltage of secondary battery (1) and an electrical double layer capacitor (2) for supplying driving electric power to motor (7) through inverter apparatus (6), into DC. A control unit (8) controls the DC-DC converters, and supplies electric power of battery to the capacitor through the converters at the time of starting of power supply device of vehicle so that the capacitor is charged.    USE - Device for supplying driving electric power to rotary electric machine such as permanent-magnet type alternating current synchronous motor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the secondary battery can be prolonged, and the fall of discharge capacity of capacitor can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the drive power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Electrical double layer capacitor (2)    DC-DC converters (3,4)    Inverter apparatus (6)    Motor (7)    Control unit (8)    Drive power supply device for vehicle (10)
NOVELTY - A determination unit (143) identifies the abnormal battery module based on detected state of each battery module. A battery control unit computes the output ceiling value based on normal battery module. A control unit (145) controls a module switch unit to cut away the abnormal battery module from an electricity supply path to an electric motor when the output ceiling value is more than the preset value.    USE - Electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle of serial type, parallel type and serial-parallel type.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the module switch unit to cut away the abnormal battery module from the electricity supply path to the electric motor when the output ceiling value is more than the preset value, hence the driving operation of the vehicle can be performed continuously and safely with the normal battery module and the operational reliability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery module switch processor of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (101)    Bypass switch (131)    State detection unit (141)    Abnormality determination unit (143)    Module switch control unit (145)
NOVELTY - The turbo compressor unit (10) comprises a rotor shaft (11), a compressor wheel (12) and an electric motor (14) arranged coaxially. The rotor shaft is supported by two conical journal bearings (13a,13b). The conical air bearings are arranged in opposing orientation.    USE - Turbo compressor unit for recycling fuel gas from exhaust of fuel cell, turbo charged combustion engine, aircraft jet engine and gas turbine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor unit is stabilized both axially and radially with only two conical air bearings that are opposingly oriented. The need for a thrust bearing is eliminated, hence considerable space and maintenance efforts are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the turbo compressor unit.    Turbo compressor unit (10)    Rotor shaft (11)    Compressor wheel (12)    Conical journal air bearings (13a,13b)    Electric motor (14)
NOVELTY - A hybrid propulsion system includes three power supply sources, namely a battery system (1), a capacitor system (2), and a kinetic energy system (3) controlled by a controller (4) to supply energy to a motor drive (5) and or mechanical drive (6). The controller can also open and close the energy supply channels so as to supply energy to the drives or pass regenerated energy back to the power supply sources. The produced energy can be used to charge the battery system or is stored in the capacitor system.    USE - Hybrid propulsion system for use in vehicle operations.    ADVANTAGE - Use of the kinetic energy and capacitor system allows for use of a smaller and lighter motor as well as smaller and lighter battery system. Including the battery, capacitor and kinetic energy systems allows the propulsion system to satisfy different energy requirements for operation of the vehicle and provide energy supplies of varying energy lifetimes, and eliminates use of a combustion engine as a power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a hybrid propulsion system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a hybrid propulsion system.    Battery system (1)    Capacitor system (2)    Kinetic energy system (3)    Controller (4)    Motor drive (5)    Mechanical drive (6)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a rotatable ground engaging unit (14) that is in contact with ground surface, for coupling the ground engaging unit to generator unit (12) through transmission mechanism. The rotatable ground engaging unit is mounted on the support arrangement (21) of rotatable ground engaging unit, such that vertical motion of rotatable ground engaging unit is allowed, when the rotatable ground engaging unit is engaged with the ground surface.    USE - Power generating system used in roller assembly such as mine clearing roller assembly (both claimed), for attachment to vehicle e.g. military vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation unit is made lighter, compact and reliable, so that the system can use on the uneven terrain that is often encountered by the military vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for roller assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power generation system.    Power generation system (10)    Generator unit (12)    Rotatable ground engaging unit (14)    Support arrangement of rotatable ground engaging unit (21)    Mounting plate (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining fan request (216) for a variable speed fan arranged in a cooling system. A fan comfort request (214) whose value is lower than the fan request value, is selected using a noise-comfort function (200). The speed of the variable speed fan is adjusted in response to the fan request and the fan comfort request.    USE - Method of operating cooling system for fuel cell stack in vehicle such as fuel-cell powered vehicle and internal combustion engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise emitted by the variable fan can be militated by adjusting the speed of the variable speed fan. The damage of the fuel cell stack can be suppressed, and the design of the cooling system, is simplified by eliminating the requirements of additional hardware and effective cooling system components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic flow diagram of the controller structure of cooling system.    Controller (16)    Noise-comfort function (200)    Fan command (202)    Fan comfort request (214)    Fan request (216)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has ejector (1) with nozzle (11) which ejects fuel gas supplied from fuel gas supply unit. A diffuser (41) in which fuel gas ejected from nozzle and fuel off-gas from fuel off-gas channel are mixed together. A pressure control mechanism increases ejector's anode-side pressure by increasing area of nozzle's ejecting hole (12) when pilot pressure input from pilot pressure input channel rises. The control unit opens discharge valve after raising pressure of oxidizer gas and pilot pressure, when electricity generation status of fuel cell is judged to be poor.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit opens discharge valve after raising pressure of oxidizer gas and pilot pressure, when electricity generation status of fuel cell is judged to be poor, the moisture content in the fuel gas channel is reduced. Since the system is equipped with air pressure driven ejector the system can be implemented in simple configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of air driven ejector for fuel cell system.    Ejector (1)    Nozzle (11)    Ejecting hole (12)    Diffuser (41)    Anode channel (112)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate has collector (10) formed of a strip-shaped metal foil, mixture layers (9) that contain an active material and a lead-out line (11). The collector has an exposed portion (13) on both surfaces of which a mixture layer is not present. The exposed portion extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the collector. The lead-out line is connected to one surface of the exposed portion. The width of the surface where the mixture layer is not present is larger than the width of the other surface where the mixture layer is not present.    USE - Electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in power supply of motor vehicle, and large size electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - Since the width of the surface where the mixture layer is not present is larger than the width of the other surface where the mixture layer is not present, the short-circuit is prevented when the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is broken by the application of pressure. Hence the safety of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lead attachment position.    Mixture layer (9)    Collector (10)    Lead-out line (11)    Exposed portion (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (60) has a water injector (84) that is in flow communication with a water source (82) for delivering water to be in contact with heat transfer elements under certain pressure conditions. A supplying system supplies heat to the heat transfer elements. An energy source is provided for energizing the heat transfer elements for supplying heat at a desired temperature. A piston (64) is reciprocally mounted in a cylinder (62), and connected by a piston rod (66) to a driven crankshaft (68). An electric generator is connected to the crankshaft.    USE - Apparatus for recovering energy from water to generate electricity so as to power a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the apparatus enhances heating of the water so as to instantaneously change the water from a liquid state to a gaseous state, thus recovering high amount of energy than the conventional heaters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of apparatus for recovering energy from water.    Energy recovering apparatus (60)    Cylinder (62)    Piston (64)    Piston rod (66)    Driven crankshaft (68)    Water source (82)    Water injector (84)
NOVELTY - Formation of grid electrode on front-side of silicon wafer having p- and n-type region, p-n junction and antireflective coating (ARC) layer, comprises printing and drying metal paste (A1) having fire-through capability on ARC layer, as thin parallel finger lines forming bottom set of finger lines; printing and drying second metal paste (B1) with less glass frit, having parallel busbars intersecting finger lines at right angle; and firing double-printed silicon wafer; where metal paste comprise organic vehicle and inorganic content comprising electrically conductive metal powder.    USE - In manufacturing silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The metal paste has good drying rate and good firing properties. The grid electrodes have outstanding solder adhesion. The electrical efficiency of silicon solar cell is improved, as finger lines of the front-side grid electrode are double-printed and the metal pastes used for first and second printing differ in their content of glass frit and due to optionally present inorganic additives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of grid electrode on front-side of silicon wafer having p- and n-type region, p-n junction and antireflective coating (ARC) layer, comprises printing and drying metal paste (A1) with glass frit (0.5-8 wt.%) and having fire-through capability on ARC layer, as thin parallel finger lines forming bottom set of finger lines; printing and drying second metal paste (B1) having less glass frit (0.2-3 wt.%), where paste (B1) is printed in grid pattern which comprises thin parallel finger lines forming top set of finger lines superimposing bottom set of finger lines and parallel busbars intersecting finger lines at right angle; and firing double-printed silicon wafer, where metal pastes (A1), (B1) comprise organic vehicle and inorganic content comprising at least one electrically conductive metal powder selected from silver, copper and nickel, and paste (B1) contains optionally other inorganic additives.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode external terminal and a negative electrode external terminal that are protrudingly provided at a battery can (4). The electrode groups (1a-1c) are wound in such a way that the positive and negative electrode plates are arranged in the battery can in parallel manner. The electrode groups are immersed in the electrolyte solution.    USE - Wound-type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the battery can by continuous charging and discharging can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the wound-type battery.    Electrode groups (1a-1c)    Battery can (4)    Spacer (7)    Planar portion (7a)    Back portion (7b)
NOVELTY - The vehicular electronic device includes a base, a body and a solar panel. The bottom of the base is provided with a sucker. The base is fixed in the vehicle via the sucker. The body is pivoted with one side of the base surface. The inner part of the body is provided with a printed circuit board, and the body surface is provided with a display. The solar panel is pivoted with the other side of the base surface. The solar panel penetrates through the inner part of the base by the cable, and is electrically connected to the body.    USE - Vehicular electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Raises convenience of use of vehicular electronic device since user can charge vehicular electronic device without power line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the vehicular electronic device.
NOVELTY - The solar energy electric bicycle has a battery mounted on a frame. A handle and a cushion are mounted on the frame. A boss is provided on the front wheel bracket of the frame. The boss has a hollow cavity which is provided with a converter. The upper surface of the boss is an inclined plane on which a solar energy battery plate is mounted. A converter is electrically connected to the solar energy battery plate and the battery.    USE - Solar energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Uses solar energy battery plate to convert sunlight power into electric power and stores it into battery to compensate bicycle with electric power, to ensure convenient long ride. Has music device on frame to add pleasure during ride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an air compressor (16) that is operated during ignition-ON condition and is stopped during ignition-OFF condition. The data (D) stored in dynamic RAM (DRAM) (72) is saved in electrically EPROM (EEPROM) (70) during ignition-OFF condition. Priority is given to saving of data in EEPROM, when ignition is turned ON again while saving data in EEPROM and the air compressor is then operated after saving the data in EEPROM.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of an air compressor can be started without any delay when ignition-ON condition is again used by giving priority to data storage in EEPROM. Hence driver convenience is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Air compressor (16)    EEPROM (70)    DRAM (72)    Data (D)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging cable (21) with a detachable connector (22), through which electric power is supplied to the vehicle from an external power supply (11). The charging cable is wound by a cable reel installed in a roof (105) or underfloor (108) of the vehicle, and covered by a rotation cover (31) with an outlet (34) for drawing out the connector. The rotation cover is rotated centering on a shaft (32) that is extended in direction intersecting a horizontal surface. The position of the outlet is changed according to the rotation of the rotation cover.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position of outlet changes with respect to the rotation of the rotation cover, the outlet can be positioned irrespective of parking direction in the position adjoining the external power supply. Hence the handling of the charging cable at the time of draw-out or winding up is made easy, operability at the time of charging is increased and the restrictions of the parking direction can be eliminated. The drawing-out of cable in improper manner is eliminated so that the damage or contamination caused to the vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hybrid vehicle.    External power supply (11)    Charging cable (21)    Connector (22)    Rotation cover (31)    Shaft (32)    Outlet (34)    Roof (105)    Underfloor (108)
NOVELTY - The motor unit has housing (22) provided with a protrusion portion which is protruded in external direction from a penetration surface (177). A heat transfer element (190) includes a pair of flat portions (190A,190B) which are extended in a direction orthogonal to a terminal block (170). The flat portion (190B) is fixed to a coupling portion (195) of terminal block. The fixation surface of flat portion (190A) viewed from the direction orthogonal to the surface direction of cooling surface is overlapped with a coolant flow path (22a) of housing.    USE - Motor unit for fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixation surface of flat portion is overlapped with a coolant flow path of housing, the terminal block vicinity can be cooled efficiently using lubricating oil, by simple structure and the lubricating performance can be maintained. The electric current passed into the housing is prevented by inserting an insulation element and the effort of processing of housing can be reduced without complicating the route of oil path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the motor unit.    Housing (22)    Coolant flow path (22a)    Terminal block (170)    Penetration surface (177)    Heat transfer element (190)    Flat portions (190A,190B)    Coupling portion (195)
NOVELTY - A connection unit connects the vehicle-mounted battery management apparatus and vehicle-mounted battery, and connects solar power generation device and mains power supply. The charging schedule which consists of mains-power-supply charging schedule which charges the battery with respect to insufficient electric energy which cannot be covered with the electric power from the mains power supply is set. The connection switch unit is controlled so that the electric power for charging of the battery is supplied to the charger based on the set charging schedule.    USE - Electric power supply system of motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power-generation-amount seasonal time relationship can be made more appropriate, and a user can be notified about charging based on the charging schedule of the minimum cost. The cost of charging can be suppressed while suppressing that charging of a vehicle-mounted battery is performed exceeding the completion requested date of charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the electric power supply control routine performed by the electronic control unit of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device performs voltage rise operation of buck-boost converter until voltage of high voltage capacitor exceeds preset value. Voltage fall operation of buck-boost converter is performed after the voltage of high voltage capacitor exceeds preset value until difference value of battery voltage and voltage of low voltage capacitor is less than preset value. The negative electrode side relay is turned OFF after the same relay is turned ON, when difference value of battery voltage and voltage of low voltage capacitor is less than preset value.    USE - Drive device for synchronous electric motor mounted in hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High voltage capacitor and low voltage capacitor can be charged more reliably when the system startup is requested.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between voltages of high and low voltage capacitors and time change. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a power receiving unit (105) for receiving power in a non-contact manner from a power transmission unit of a feeder (200) provided in vehicle exterior via an electromagnetic field. An electric drive apparatus generates driving force for vehicle propulsion using received electric power. A to-be-heated up apparatus (400) such as oil pan and catalyst apparatus is arranged adjoining the power receiving unit so that the apparatus is heated up by the electromagnetic field.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric vehicle in non-contact electric power feeding system (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The to-be-heated up apparatus can be heated-up reliably by the electromagnetic field produced at time of power feeding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-contact electric power feeding system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the non-contact electric power feeding system provided with the vehicle.    Non-contact electric power feeding system (10)    Vehicle (100)    Power receiving unit (105)    Feeder (200)    To-be-heated up apparatus (400)
NOVELTY - A hard layer (12) is formed in single surface or both surfaces of heat shrinkage film (11) along machine-draw (MD) direction to form continuous-lamination sheet. The continuous-lamination sheet is shrunk continuously in heat shrinkage zone.    USE - Method for manufacturing fine groove sheet (claimed) for optical element. Can also be used in phase difference plate, light diffuser, wire grid polarizing plate, catalyst sheet, polishing sheet, photo catalyst sheet, electrode sheet, cell culture sheet, electrolytic membrane sheet for fuel cell and anti-blocking film.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet that is attached to corrugated pattern can be formed easily in large area. The corrugated pattern formation sheet can be utilized suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sheet.    Fine groove sheet (10)    Heat shrinkage film (11)    Hard layer (12)    Valley bottom portion (13b)
NOVELTY - The temperature detector has temperature sensor (100) having sensor device provided in hydrogen atmosphere of tank (10), which detects the temperature inside the tank. The temperature sensor (110) is arranged out of the tank. A control unit (30) is configured to correct the output of temperature sensor (100), based on the output of temperature sensor (110).    USE - Temperature detector of hydrogen filling system (claimed) for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the temperature sensor arranged inside the tank can be corrected based on the output of temperature sensor arranged outside the tank, even if the sensor device fails. Thus, the temperature of the tank at the time of hydrogen filling process, can be detected with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen filling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tank (10)    Valve (12)    Regulator (14)    Control unit (30)    Temperature sensors (100,110)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling unit (8) that cools the hydrogen gas supplied from a filling station (10). A nozzle (3) discharges the cooled gas, which is filled to a vehicle-mounted hydrogen container. A switching valve (11) is provided in a piping (4a) between the cooling unit and the nozzle. A control unit (13) is provided to drive the switching valve to connect the piping extending from a cooling unit, with a recovery line so as to supply hydrogen gas to the recovery line.    USE - Gas supply system installed in filing station for supplying hydrogen gas to vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas filling operation ca n be performed efficiently and the cooling of the gas from the time of the filling start can be performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the gas supply system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nozzle (3)    Piping (4a)    Cooling unit (8)    Filling station (10)    Switching valve (11)    Control unit (13)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has gas piping (82,84,86,88,90,92) that circulate the high pressure gas stored in gas tank (30). An O-ring provided in the coupling portion of gas piping, seals the interface portion of the coupling portion using the pressure of high pressure gas. A buffer tank (50) is connected to gas piping through a non-return valve (52). The non-return valve is opened and the high pressure gas is supplied into the buffer tank, when the gas pressure exceeds predetermined cracking pressure of the valve.    USE - High-pressure gas system mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-return valve is opened and the high pressure gas is supplied into the buffer tank, when the gas pressure exceeds predetermined cracking pressure of the valve, the increase of the pressure of gas in the gas piping is suppressed efficiently. The leakage of gas can be prevented efficiently by using the viscoelastic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high-pressure gas system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High-pressure gas system (10)    High pressure gas tank (30)    Buffer tank (50)    Non-return valve (52)    Gas piping (82,84,86,88,90,92)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC) voltage transducer (3) converts the DC voltage produced in the fuel cell assembly (1) according to electrochemical reaction into DC power, and drives the auxiliary machine (4) using the DC power. An inverter (2) converts the DC voltage into an alternating current. A controller (5) reduces the output electric power of the inverter when the electric current/power supplied to the auxiliary machine from the DC voltage transducer exceeds a threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for domestic application such as running auxiliary machines e.g. blower, pump, fan, electric heater, solenoid valve, CPU power supply, inverter gate power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Malfunction of the fuel cell electric power generation system is suppressed and continuous electric power generation is enabled without increasing the DC voltage transducer capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell assembly (1)    Inverter (2)    DC voltage transducer (3)    Auxiliary machine (4)    Controller (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a driving candidate route extraction unit (151) that extracts several driving candidate routes with respect to inputted destination corresponding to the cartographic database. A route selection unit (153) selects and outputs the driving route with respect to driving candidate routes for guiding the driving of the vehicle based on the quantity of atmosphere purification object absorbing the atmospheric pollutant discharged from vehicle.    USE - Driving route presentation apparatus such as navigation apparatus for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving route can be outputted efficiently and the influence on environment by the atmospheric pollutant discharged from vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving route presentation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of navigation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    CPU (116)    Storage device (119)    Operation unit (120)    Driving candidate route extraction unit (151)    Route selection unit (153)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case having an electrode assembly (110) comprising two electrode plates with protrusions (115,117) respectively. The protrusions have planar portion (P) and curved portion (R). The collector plate (120,130) is coupled to the protrusions covering the curved portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as low-capacity battery used in cellular phone or camcorder and high capacity battery used as a power source for driving motor in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and safety of the rechargeable batteries are improved by facilitating a smooth flow of gas released from the electrode assembly to a safety vent positioned above the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is directly coupled to the collector plates without the use of connection tables that allows space saving in rechargeable battery. The collector plate is coupled to the corresponding electrode terminals for providing a short length of a current path between the electrode terminals and the electrode assembly by which an internal resistance of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of electrode assembly, collector plates and electrode terminals of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (110)    Protrusions (115,117)    Collector plate (120,130)    Planar portion (P)    Curved portion (R)
NOVELTY - The end plates (24,26) are secured against ends of sidewall (22) including inner wall (54) for defining cavity (82) including several elements. A bladder (52) is placed within cavity to compress elements into intimate contact and against inner wall. The electrical terminals (34,36) are secured to outer and inner electrodes (44,48) to extend through sidewall and plate (24) respectively. A water inlet port (30) is placed in the plate (26). A hydrogen outlet port (32) is extending from inner wall. An oxygen/water outlet port (38) is extended through plate (24).    USE - Hydrogen generator for powering vehicle. Can also be used in home application and business application.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the hydrogen generator is simple and compact and the use of corrosive electrolytes are eliminated, by extending the hydrogen outlet port and oxygen/water outlet port from inner wall and through plate respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator.    Sidewall (22)    End plates (24,26)    Water inlet port (30)    Hydrogen outlet port (32)    Electrical terminals (34,36)    Oxygen/water outlet port (38)    Outer electrode (44)    Inner electrode (48)    Bladder (52)    Inner wall (54)    Cavity (82)
NOVELTY - The storage (1) has battery cells connected in series and arranged in a hermetically closed battery case. A safety device (6) reduces the pressure in the battery case during malfunctioning of battery cells. The safety device is dimensioned to release a closure of an opening of the battery case during exceeding pressure threshold value and/or temperature threshold value in the battery case, where the safety device comprises housing wall area as closure of the opening. The closure of the safety device exhibits a plastic foil.    USE - Energy storage for a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety device is dimensioned to release the closure of the opening of the battery case during exceeding the pressure threshold value and/or temperature threshold value in the battery case, thus ensuring hermatically closed condition of the battery case against gases in normal operation of the storage and opened during malfunctioning of the battery cells, without distorting the battery case, and ensuring complete protection sealing of energy storage against humidity and dirt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of arrangement of an energy storage in a vehicle.    Energy storage (1)    Housing (2)    Vehicle (3)    Safety device (6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a shielding component (2) for thermal shielding of a motor (3) or a motor component (4), and a heat exchanger (8) e.g. matrix heat exchanger, heat conductively connected with a shielding layer (5) and including a cavity (6) for liquid medium (7) e.g. water. The liquid medium is converted to hot, tensioned process gas (9) i.e. steam, in the heat exchanger, and the process gas is supplied to a transducer (W) for transformation into mechanical, electrical or hydraulic energy. The transducer is designed as a motor (10) or a turbine with a generator (15).    USE - Device for producing a tensioned process gas i.e. steam, for a hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid medium is converted to the hot, tensioned process gas i.e. steam, in the heat exchanger, and the process gas is supplied to the transducer for transformation into the mechanical, electrical or hydraulic energy, thus recovering energy using the shielding component. The device is designed such that it enables inner and outer structural elements to enlarge a surface of the heat exchanger and/or to influence a flow direction and a flow rate of the liquid medium for improving heat energy transmission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat exchanger is designed as a shell-heat exchanger or a tube-heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for production of a tensioned process gas with a shielding component.    Transducer (W)    Tensioned process gas producing device (1)    Shielding component (2)    Motors (3, 10)    Motor component (4)    Shielding layer (5)    Cavity (6)    Liquid medium (7)    Heat exchanger (8)    Tensioned process gas (9)    Generator (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has rectangular upper-end fastening shaft (50) and lower-end fastening shaft (60) fixed to the end-plates (10a) which clamp the battery cell stack (40S). The battery cell stack having battery cells (40) used as electric power generation unit, is fastened with the fastening shafts. The fastening shafts have projection portions (50S,60S) that are projected from periphery of end plate and battery cell along a direction intersecting the lamination direction of the battery cell.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Since fastening shafts are projected from periphery of end plate and battery cell, the bending strength of the fastening shaft and the impact-resistance of fuel cell are improved. The increase of the weight of fastening shafts is suppressed and the fuel cell performance is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    End-plate (10a)    Battery cell (40)    Battery cell stack (40S)    Upper-end fastening shaft (50)    Projection portions (50S,60S)    Lower-end fastening shaft (60)
NOVELTY - The cathode side and anode side separators (39,50) are arranged on respective sides of seal gasket integrated membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (30). A gas supply path (39a) is formed in the cathode side separator and air supply pipe (45) is accommodated on the gas supply path. The compressor (25) is made to supply high pressure gas to air supply pipe, so that the high pressure gas is sprayed towards the cathode side metal porous layer (33) from the nozzles (46) provided in air supply path.    USE - Fuel cell used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency and performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (25)    MEA (30)    Cathode side metal porous layer (33)    Cathode side separator (39)    Gas supply path (39a)    Air supply pipe (45)    Nozzles (46)    Anode side separator (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing lithium, phosphoric acid and metallic material in aqueous medium so as to prepare gel-like raw material mixture. The temporary baking of raw material mixture is carried out at predetermined temperature range in which lithium, phosphoric acid and metallic material does not crystallize, to obtain temporary baking product. An electroconductive powder e.g. carbon powder is added, mixed and baked with temporary baking product.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode active material of lithium secondary battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing), hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery used as power supply of personal computer and other portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallinity of positive electrode active material can be improved, and battery having excellent characteristic can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle provide with lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tool (1) has a contact portion (25) that is rotatably provided in battery terminal engaging structure (9), in a state contacting the casing of battery. The terminal engaging structure is rotated with respect to battery box by the reaction force received from the casing of battery, when the contact portions contacts the casing of battery, and when temporary installation of terminal engaging structure with respect to battery box is performed. The battery terminal is positioned with respect to battery box through battery contact portion (11).    USE - Tool for attaching battery terminal with respect to battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for changing the form of battery terminal attachment tool is avoided even during the time for changing form of battery, while avoiding the storage of unwanted components after completion of installation of battery terminal in box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery terminal installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of battery terminal attachment tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery terminal attachment tool (1)    Battery terminal engaging structure (9)    Battery contact portion (11)    Contact portion (25)    Notch (35)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a storage unit that stores catalyst surface area of cathode and gas diffusion resistance corresponding to catalyst surface area lower than a predetermined threshold value in a reference map. A control unit increases the gas pressure of cathode with reference to the map so as to maintain the output of the fuel cell system, when the value of catalyst surface area is smaller than threshold value. Normal operation of fuel cell system is continued, when value of catalyst surface area is not smaller than threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of output of fuel cell system due to reduction in catalyst surface area of cathode is suppressed by increasing the gas pressure of cathode, when catalyst surface area is smaller than predetermined threshold value. Hence the drivability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart explaining the operation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A mixed solution (2) of an electroconductive material, a microporous layer component included water repellent (4), a thickener and a solvent, is applied to one surface of a base material (1). The mixed solution is dried by making the evaporation removal ratio of the solvent high by the base material side compared with the microporous layer side.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas diffusion layer used in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as motive power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A gas diffusion layer with a 2-layer structure of the base material consisting of a porous material and a microporous layer is manufactured without reducing the porosity of the base material by simpler process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view showing the manufacturing method of the fuel cell gas diffusion layer.    Base material (1)    Mixed solution (2)    Carbon black particle (3)    Water repellent (4)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode (5), negative electrode (6), nonaqueous electrolyte and insulating layer provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode contains negative electrode collector and negative electrode active material layer having graphite particles. The graphitization degree of the graphite particles dispersed on the surface side of the negative electrode active material layer is less than the graphitization degree of the graphite particles dispersed on negative electrode collector side.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as driving power supply for electric vehicles, motor vehicle mounting, large-sized apparatus and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high cycle characteristics and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte and insulating layer provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode contains negative electrode collector and negative electrode active material layer having graphite particles. The positive electrode contains positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material layer. The graphitization degree of the graphite particles dispersed on the surface side of the negative electrode active material layer is less than the graphitization degree of the graphite particles dispersed on negative electrode collector side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of cylindrical nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Gasket (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a cladding layer (111) that is formed along outer side of paper layer (113) which is formed in battery case (110). A metal layer (117) is formed along inner side of the paper layer. The peripheral portion (118f) of the metal layer is located along the peripheral portion (111f) of the cladding layer. The peripheral portions of the cladding layer and metal layer are joined. The electrode terminal (130) is arranged between the peripheral portion of the cladding layer and the outer peripheral portion (118fb) of metal layer.    USE - All-solid-state battery mounted in hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of the moisture content into the battery can be avoided by forming the cladding layer, degradation of performance of battery can be suppressed by providing the electrode terminal and heat resistance of the battery case can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Battery (100)    Battery case (110)    Cladding layer (111)    Peripheral portion of cladding layer (111f)    Paper layer (113)    Metal layer (117)    Peripheral portion of metal layer (118f)    Electrode terminal (130)
NOVELTY - A driving state recorder records the log of driving state output by fuel cell apparatus. A number-of-start counter outputs the count number. An internal counter increments the count number when a count enabling signal is input by setting count permission/not-permitted signal as an input. A judging unit judges whether the transition in an electric power generation state is included in the number of start from the permutation of the driving state, and outputs driving enabling signal if count number of the number of start is below the number of start else outputs a driving not-permitted signal.    USE - Cogeneration apparatus of fuel cell apparatus life end determination apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The life end of fuel cell apparatus can be determined appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling the cogeneration apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electric power generation state transition judgment process performed in cogeneration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode catalyst layer that contacts an electrolytic membrane on a substrate. The substrate is peeled off easily from the electrode catalyst layer using the difference of an expansion coefficient of electrolyte resin in the electrode catalyst layer and the substrate. The electrode catalyst layer is formed of a vertical alignment carbon nanotube.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transcription process with respect to the electrolytic membrane of electrode catalyst layer is performed favorably, and the fuel cell can be manufactured easily. The effective usage rate of catalyst can be improved by circulating a reactive gas through a gap formed by several carbon nanotubes. The inferior thermal transfer of the electrode catalyst layer to the electrolytic membrane can be suppressed since the electrode catalyst layer can be easily peeled off from the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of MEA.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A mixing valve (14) is arranged to mix the water supplied through a circulation path (9) from outside, with hot water stored in a hot water storage tank (10) which is produced using heat generated in a cell stack (4). The water is drawn-out from the lower portion of the hot water storage unit. The circulating water returned from the upper portion of the hot water storage tank through an auxiliary heat-source equipment circulation path (15), is heated using an auxiliary heat-source equipment (16). The auxiliary heat-source equipment is connected in series with the mixing valve.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system for supplying hot water to heat-use apparatus such as air-heater, floor-heating machine and bath drying machine (all claimed), installed in home and office.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary heat-source equipment is connected in series with the mixing valve, the pressure loss of the fuel battery cogeneration system can be reduced reliably. A convenient and highly versatile fuel battery cogeneration system can be provided effectively with sufficient precision. The installation property or assembling property of the fuel battery cogeneration system can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell stack (4)    Outside water circulation path (9)    Hot water storage tank (10)    Mixing valve (14)    Auxiliary heat-source equipment circulation path (15)    Auxiliary heat-source equipment (16)
NOVELTY - The battery case (6) includes a sheet (23) bonded together with a lid (7) provided with adhesive agent, so that exhaust hole (22) is covered. The bonding surface of sheet and lid is equipped with a non-junction portion formed with clearance gap through which exhaust gas is discharged out of the battery. Several slits (25) are formed intersecting the position opposing to the liquid opening stopper (21) of sheet. A gap is provided between the top surface of liquid opening stopper and sheet surface by collapsing the portion opposing the piece formed by the slit.    USE - Liquid lead acid battery for supplying electric power to various electrical/electronic devices mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation of battery internal pressure and deformation of partition between the cells can be suppressed effectively. The variation of electrolyte level can be reduced and corrosion of negative electrode strap or fall of battery capacity can be suppressed reliably, while preventing deformation of battery case. Thus, a reliable lead acid battery is obtained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the lead acid battery.    Battery case (6)    Lid (7)    Liquid opening stopper (21)    Exhaust hole (22)    Sheet (23)    Slit (25)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has a active material that is provided with composite porous material in which diameter of micropores of porous material is between 20-500 Angstrom and amount of pores in material is within the range between 0.01-0.40. The lithium ion having capacity 700 times more than the porous material is doped with the active material.    USE - Negative electrode for non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element e.g. lithium ion battery for hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and output of the battery can be increased and durability of the battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has positive electrode and negative electrode that are formed by coating positive and negative electrode active materials on two different metal foils, respectively. An activated carbon used as positive electrode active material has volume density of greater than or equal to 0.45 and less than or equal to 0.65 and thickness of greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 100. The activated carbon and negative electrode active material e.g. natural graphite are capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By using activated carbon as active material for positive electrode, high-output density and high energy density are ensured. By maintaining the volume density and thickness of activated carbon, ionic conductivity can be improved, electronic conductivity of positive electrode can be maintained and output characteristics can be improved. Hence input efficiency can be maintained, even if high speed charging is performed.
NOVELTY - A ceramic container (101) accommodates positive electrode active material (106), negative electrode active material (107), separator (105) between active materials and electrolyte (108) e.g. liquid or gel. A positive electrode collector (103) is positioned under the container, such that bottom face of the container is between the positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material. The positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material are connected through a hole covered by a valve metal layer (112).    USE - Electrochemical cell e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte battery for use as backup power supply. Uses include but not limited to solar timepiece, microcomputer memory, semiconductor, integrated circuit (IC) memory, motor and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode active material and positive electrode collector are connected through hole in container, the melting of positive electrode collector is prevented and high electric potential of positive electrode is ensured by cost-effective with improved performance, storage characteristics and corrosion resistance. By making container using ceramic material, the heat resistance of the electrochemical cell is improved, deterioration of characteristic of the electrochemical cell is prevented and reliability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Ceramic container (101)    Positive electrode collector (103)    Separator (105)    Positive electrode active material (106)    Negative electrode active material (107)    Electrolyte (108)    Valve metal layer (112)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a main body (2) that is provided with a lighting part (11), and a thermal storage material (3) is positioned in the main body, so that sunlight permeated from the lighting part is irradiated, and heat from sunlight is stored. A heat insulating material and a solar cell are positioned at the lighting part.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal storage material can be positioned in the main body, so that sunlight permeated from the lighting part can be irradiated, and heat from sunlight can be used effectively. The in-vehicle temperature can be made high during winter season.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Main body (2)    Thermal storage material (3)    Lighting part (11)    Floor member (12)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus (1) that supplies electric power to the load (201) in the vehicle mounted apparatus has a setting device that sets a backup voltage higher than the preset minimum voltage as the threshold value. A voltage detection device detects the power supply voltage. A load suppression device suppresses the power consumption of the load when the power supply voltage detected by the voltage detection device is less than the threshold value.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for controlling power supplied to vehicle equipment such as air conditioner, defogger, mirror heater, electric power steering apparatus, etc., mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal voltage of the electrical storage device such as storage battery can be prevented from turning less than the minimum voltage even if high electric power load starts operation suddenly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply control apparatus (1)    Generator (101)    Electrical storage device (102)    Control unit (103)    High electric power loads (201-20n,301-30n)
NOVELTY - The case mold type capacitor has a capacitor element (1) with both end surfaces connected to a pair of bus-bars (2,3). The capacitor element is accommodated in case (4) filled with resin. The bus-bar has external connection terminal portions (2b,3b) with positioning hole smaller than fastening hole (3c) of external apparatus. The external connection terminal is exposed to the other side connected with capacitor element.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for inverter circuit for driving of motor of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in snubber circuit in filters, electronic devices, electric equipment and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - An external connection terminal portion having smaller shaped hole can be positioned easily. Since the positional offset of the surface direction of a bus-bar can be suppressed by adjusting the position of the hole for positioning, and making optimal the distance of a fastening hole, and the hole for positioning, even for intricately shaped bus bar and elongate bus bar, positioning accuracy of external connection terminal portion can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of case mold type capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of component of case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    P-pole bus bar (2)    External connection terminal portions (2b,3b)    North pole bus bar (3)    Fastening hole (3c)    Case (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging winding drum (21) coaxially and drawing the coils (10w) of different functions from the winding drum. The deformations of the coils are corrected by positioning correction rollers (22) with grooves in a zigzag form, while drawing the coils from the drum. The drawn coils are clamped in collection rollers (23), to reduce curls in the coils. The coils are then wound simultaneously in a winding portion (24) in helical manner, to form a coil assembly (10).    USE - Manufacturing method of coil for reactor used in soft switching bidirectional converter (all claimed) e.g. direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter mounted on vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By utilizing coils of different functions in the reactor, soft switching operation is enabled in addition to voltage rising and lowering operations, so that productivity of the reactor, is improved. A compact structure is realized, even when the multiple coils of different functions are used in the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coil; and    (2) reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coil manufacturing apparatus.    Coil assembly (10)    Coils (10w)    Winding drum (21)    Correction roller (22)    Collection roller (23)    Winding unit (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing the test piece either in positive electrode side electrolysis solution (6) or negative electrode side electrolysis solution (5). The positive and negative electrodes (4,3) are provided in the electrolysis solution. The deteriorating degree of the test piece is determined while immersing the test piece.    USE - Test method of separator for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, and electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed) for electrical/electronic device used in industrial and non-commercial applications, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the deteriorating degree of test piece is determined by immersing test piece either in positive or negative electrode side electrolysis solution, the electrical resistant polarity practically required for separator is easily confirmed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for testing deteriorating degree of separator.    Electrolyte solution for electrical storage device (2)    Negative electrode side electrode (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode side electrolysis solution (5)    Positive electrode side electrolysis solution (6)
NOVELTY - Fuel additive comprises cyclic organic compounds containing at least two ring structures with 4-9 atoms in each ring, where the atoms are hydrogen, carbon, oxygen or nitrogen, and each ring is separated from each other by organic chain (optionally saturated) of at least three atoms, e.g. propylene.    USE - The fuel additive is useful in homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, fuel cell systems, compression ignition engines e.g. diesel engine or turbine engine (all claimed) as additive or as fuel itself.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel additive: has high energy content; is safe and environmentally friendly; has up to 20% more energy than standard diesel or jet engine fuel, thus an aircraft could save an intermediate landing during longer routes, which saves time, money and the environment; is biodegradable; and is more efficient since it facilitates complete combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a liquid fuel for use in homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, fuel cell systems, compression ignition engines or jet engines, comprising the fuel additive; and    (2) producing a fuel or a fuel additive comprising: adding a 2-6C alkene mixture to a reactor; adding a catalyst; polymerizing the alkenes; and hydrogenating the formed polymers.
NOVELTY - The backplane (103) has a set of mounting positions receiving a battery. The mounting positions comprise a coupling unit routing power from the battery among batteries (102A-102D) to an electric motor and another coupling unit routing a communication signal between the battery and a power train controller (120). The connection backplane removes or adds the battery during operation of an electric vehicle (100), without impeding the operation. A system ground is electrically coupled to a chassis of the electric vehicle.    USE - Connection backplane for a power delivery system of an electric vehicle e.g. bus, and truck such as delivery truck, mail truck, garbage truck.    ADVANTAGE - The backplane enables using a less number of batteries, thus reducing weight of the electric vehicle and improving efficiency. The backplane enables indicating number of batteries to use for a trip, and enables the driver of the vehicle to know number of kilometers that each battery is good. The backplane is operable to receive a set of batteries, without further arrangement, setup, wiring on the part of the driver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of powering an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle having a modular battery pack.    Electric vehicle (100)    Batteries (102A-102D)    Backplane (103)    Power train controller (120)    Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (135)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode terminals (41,42) that are coupled with prismatic case (20) and extended outside the case. A short bar (61) is electrically coupled to portion of electrode terminal (42). An extensible element (50) e.g. bellow element is extended from the case. Portion of short bar on extensible element is provided with gap. The short bar and the electrode terminal (41) are electrically coupled by extensible element in response to overcharging condition of battery, so that the electrode terminals are short-circuited via short bar.    USE - Prismatic rechargeable battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminals are short-circuited via short bar, the safety is improved while battery is overcharged. The short-circuit state of electrode terminals is maintained so that the short-circuit state is prevented from returning to open-circuit state. The explosion of the battery due to the increase of internal pressure is prevented by the cap plate that is ruptured when the internal pressure reaches predetermined value so that the internal gas is discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Prismatic case (20)    Electrode terminals (41,42)    Extensible element (50)    Short bar (61)    Prismatic rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The separator is made from resin composition containing inorganic particle and thermoplastic resin forming a porous structure. The number of holes is greater than 80 pieces/ mu m2. The difference of dielectric constants of the thermoplastic resin and inorganic particle is 9 or less. The dispersion index of inorganic particle is 0.50 or less.    USE - Separator for non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery for vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolytic battery using the separator ensures favorable output characteristic with high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolytic battery.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable nickel zinc cell comprises a negative zinc electrode having zinc powder particles and nickel hydroxide particles, and a nickel positive electrode. A size of the zinc powder particles is less than 40 microns.    USE - The rechargeable nickel zinc cell is useful for high power applications such as power tools and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable nickel zinc cell exhibits less hydrogen gassing, long shelf life, enhanced cycle life and performance, high-rate charge and discharge capability, high energy density, low leakage and little or no bulging, and is prevented from dendritic shorts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a zinc negative electrode; and    (2) a zinc negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an exploded diagram view of a cylindrical battery cell.    Negative collector disk (103)    Positive collector disk (105)    Tab (107)    Cap (109)    Flexible gasket. (111)
NOVELTY - Battery assembly comprises: a casing including walls defining a coolant chamber; and a battery cell pocket disposed in the coolant chamber including a container section, a lip, and a first spacer, the lip surrounding the container section and including a casing adjoining section and a pocket adjoining section, the casing adjoining section configured to couple to the casing, and the pocket adjoining section configured to couple to an adjacent lip of an adjacent battery cell pocket, and the first spacer protruding outwardly from the container section.    USE - The battery assembly is useful for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has a reduced number of parts, as well as reduced manufacturing and maintenance costs as compared to conventional temperature regulation systems.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises: a cathode, including a molecule containing at least one cyclooctatetraene moiety; an anode; and an electrolyte (3) separating the cathode from the anode.    USE - As electrochemical cell (claimed) for primary and secondary batteries; and for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has lower cost; is environmental friendly; is safe, versatile and wide operational temperature range; is backwards compatibility with present electrochemical cells; and has high power, high capacity, and high specific energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a version of an electrochemical cell representation for the cyclooctatetraene based cathode in a fully charged state with a broken circuit.    Volt meter (1)    Anode material (2)    Fluid or gel electrolyte and solvent system (3)    Electrode material (4)    Anode compartment (5)    Cathode compartment (6)
NOVELTY - The nanocalorimeter has drop placement area that holds the drops (218a, 218b) to be merged. A temperature probe formed on substrate (204) has vanadium oxide thermistor and extends out of the surface of substrate into operative contact with thermal equilibrium area (220) of drop merging layer, when the measuring layer (222) is in operative association with drop merging layer (202). The operative contact between thermal equilibrium area probe and temperature probe is of sufficient proximity to obtain heat transfer without physical contact.    USE - Nanocalorimeter for measuring changes in biochemical interactions. Can also be used in pharmaceutical application such as drug discovery, decomposition reactions and crystallization measurements, biology applications such as cell metabolism, drug interactions, fermentation and photosynthesis, catalysts such as biological, organic, and inorganic, electrochemical reactions such as in batteries and fuel cells, and polymer synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The Nanocalorimeter can be used to monitor large number of reactions of small sample size in parallel, inexpensive measurement is enabled, cross contamination is minimized and accurate detection of sample is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of performing measurement operations using non integrated nanocalorimeter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of non integrated nanocalorimeter device.    Drop merging layer (202)    Substrate (204)    Drops (218a,218b)    Thermal equilibrium area (220)    Measuring layer (222)
NOVELTY - The pedelec has photovoltaic modules fastened to a roof structure by a driver and horizontally arranged on the roof structure during driving of the pedelec. The modules are horizontally tilted on the roof structure during pause times. A tiltable solar module surface (2) is formed on the photovoltaic modules that are made of splinter-free plastic. A tablet-personal computer (4) is present as access authorization for the pedelec. A battery (3) is charged by the solar modules. A plug connection is provided with adjustable voltage, and round profiles are made of aluminum or plastic.    USE - Solar roof-pedelec e.g. electric-bike, cargo bike and rickshaw.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules are horizontally tilted on the roof structure during pause times, so that the solar modules are aligned optimally to the sun, thus ensuring higher energy output in the pedelec, and increasing usability of the pedelec. The tiltable solar module surface is formed on the photovoltaic modules, so that impacts arising during driving are avoided in a better manner. The modules are made of splinter-free plastic, thus improving safety of the driver and pedestrian during rear end collisions. The solar roof protects the driver from sun and rain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar roof-pedelec.    Bars (1)    Tiltable solar module surface (2)    Battery (3)    Tablet-personal computer (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of battery cell inputs (70), and a set of cell connection status detectors (40-44) connected to one of the battery cell inputs, where each cell connection status detector includes a current-based status indicator output. A bandgap referenced comparator (56) is connected to the set of current-based status indicator outputs, where each cell connection status detector floats in a different supply voltage range. The comparator is referenced to a lower voltage potential than one of the set of cell connection status detectors.    USE - Apparatus for detecting cell connection status of a multi-cell battery in an electronic device e.g. power tool, hybrid/plug-in electric vehicle and uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes current mode signal processing, so that the high voltages applied to controller by a battery are processed by low voltage digital circuits, and the current in diode-connected positive-channel metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS) transistors flows through a next cell in a stack, thus reducing overall current consumption. The apparatus utilizes the information latched from the comparator, so that parts of the controller performing battery charging functions are shut down, thus leading to decreased power consumption in an overall integrated circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting cell connection status of a multi-cell battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a multi-cell battery and multi-cell power system controller.    Multi-cell battery (12)    Cell connection status detectors (40-44)    Bandgap referenced comparator (56)    Battery cell inputs (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell scooter has a metallic alloy for hydrogen storage container, and a fuel supplying system (220) provided with fuel cell (210) for changing chemical energy of the hydrogen to electricity by an electro chemical reaction. The fuel supplying system is provided to store and supply the necessary hydrogen fuel. A power controlling apparatus (230) is provided for controlling the direct current. A super-capacitor (240) is provided in a drive motor (250), where a system controller (270) is also provided.    USE - Fuel cell scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell scooter has a metallic alloy for hydrogen storage container, and a fuel supplying system provided with fuel cell for changing chemical energy of the hydrogen to electricity by an electro chemical reaction, and hence ensures safe and improved fuel cell scooter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a fuel cell scooter.    Fuel cell (210)    Fuel supplying system (220)    Power controlling apparatus (230)    Super-capacitor (240)    Drive motor (250)    System controller (270)
NOVELTY - The multi-purpose fuel cell scooter has a metallic alloy for hydrogen storage container, and a fuel cell (210) for changing chemical energy of the hydrogen into to electricity by electro chemical reaction. A fuel supplying system (220) is provided to store and supply the necessary hydrogen fuel. A power controlling apparatus (230) is provided for controlling direct current. A super-capacitor (240) is provided in drive motor (250,251), where a system controller (270) is also provided.    USE - Multi-purpose fuel cell scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-purpose fuel cell scooter has a metallic alloy for hydrogen storage container, and a fuel cell for changing chemical energy of the hydrogen into to electricity by electro chemical reaction, and hence ensures safe and improved multi-purpose fuel cell scooter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a fuel cell scooter.    Fuel cell (210)    Fuel supplying system (220)    Power controlling apparatus (230)    Super-capacitor (240)    Drive motor (250,251)    System controller (270)
NOVELTY - Method for producing hydrogen, involves reacting ammonia borane with solid acid or carbon dioxide in presence of water.    USE - The method is useful for producing hydrogen for fuel cell (both claimed) for motor vehicle, mobile phone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be efficiently generated on controllable condition without heating to high temperature.
NOVELTY - Cooling fluid composition comprises anion exchange resin, cation exchange resin and cooling fluid which contains water as a base material. The average particle diameter of the anion exchange resin is different from that of the cation exchange resin.    USE - Cooling fluid composition for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchange resins have excellent dispersibility.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pressure vessel (2) filled with adsorbent. A heat source i.e. sunlight beam condensing unit (5), supplies heat to the pressure vessel from exterior, and a gas transmission part transmits gas to pressure vessel with respect to the adsorbent. Inside of the heat-source and the pressure vessel are maintained in a high temperature state. An introduction part introduces upstream gas of a pressure reduction part into the pressure vessel.    USE - Energy storage apparatus for use in a pressure difference electric power generation system (claimed). Can also be used for a compressed air motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively collects unused energy and renewable energy, and efficiently stores unused energy and renewable energy in the form of pressure energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a pressure difference electric power generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pressure difference electric power generation system (1)    Pressure vessel (2)    Expansion turbine (3)    Generator (4)    Sunlight beam condensing unit (5)
NOVELTY - The valve has cylindrical-shaped valve case with support plate (127) that is provided in fluid circulation space. A center through-hole (201a) is formed in approximate center position of support plate. The pressure suppression through-holes (201b) are formed between center through-hole and outer periphery of support plate, so pressure distribution arises in circulation space. The plate-shaped rubber (203) is positioned so that rubber contacts on preset portions of valve case other than connecting portion (201c) formed between pressure suppression through-holes.    USE - Control valve for fluid supply system used for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The entanglement of support plate can be suppressed, and the local abrasion of plate-shaped rubber can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the support plate.    Support plate (127)    Center through-hole (201a)    Pressure suppression through-hole (201b)    Connecting portion (201c)    Plate-shaped rubber (203)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a polarized light into an electrolytic membrane. The intensity of the light which transmitted the electrolytic membrane is detected. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane is determined based on time dependent change of intensity of transmitted light.    USE - Deterioration detection method of electrolytic membrane for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrolytic membrane can be detected easily by monitoring the time-dependant change of intensity of the transmitted light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the deterioration detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a switch arranged on a bicycle handle. A front wheel power generator and a rear wheel power generator are arranged on a front wheel axle and a rear wheel axle, respectively. A power accumulator is arranged under a mat. A multifunctional box is fixed on a bicycle direction shaft and provided with an illumination lamp and a power interface. Power generators, the power accumulator, the illumination lamp, the power interface and the switch are connected through multiple lead wires.    USE - Convenient bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is provided with the illuminator lamp supplied with power generated by the power generators that are driven by wheel axles while riding the bicycle, thus solving the illumination problem during night, and improving convenience and interest of riders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a convenient bicycle.
NOVELTY - The device has a wind screen (7) provided with air holes (14) which are provided with blades (6). The blades are connected with a generator (8). The generator is connected with an electric wire (10) which is connected with a battery (11). The wind screen is arranged below a head (5). The head is provided with a handle (3) and a reflector (4). A trunk (1) is arranged behind a seat (2) which is connected with a vehicle body (12). A front wheel (9) and a rear wheel (13) are arranged below the vehicle body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted energy-saving wind generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts the wind power produced by the running electromobile into electric power for charging the battery, thus storing the electric power and saving the energy. The electromobile has low speed and little wind power, so the wind screen is provided with multiple air holes, multiple blades and the generator, thus achieving excellent effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a vehicle-mounted energy-saving wind generating device.    Trunk (1)    Seat (2)    Handle (3)    Reflector (4)    Head (5)    Blades (6)    Wind screen (7)    Generator (8)    Front wheel (9)    Electric wire (10)    Battery (11)    Vehicle body (12)    Rear wheel (13)    Air holes (14)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains an aprotic solvent, lithium salt and a stabilizer which reacts with free acid and suppresses raise of free acid concentration.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, large-sized electric power storage and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte suppresses generation of free acid. The deterioration of secondary battery is suppressed. The disassembly of electrolyte by heat is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which has the nonaqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of positive electrode.    Positive electrode (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Positive electrode active material coated portion (3)    Positive electrode active material non-coated portion (4,5)
NOVELTY - A starch solution is gelatinized. An organic acid is added to the gelatinized starch solution. A fiber-moldable polymer is added, and a carbon nanotube fiber-moldable polymer-containing solution is obtained after dissolving carbon nanotubes in a solvent. The starch solution is mixed with the fiber-moldable polymer-containing solution, and the mixture is subjected to electric spinning or wet spinning to obtain a composite fiber. The composite fiber is carbonized and vacuum heat-treated after oxidation heat-processing, to obtain porous carbon fiber.    USE - Manufacture of porous carbon fiber used for felt, and electrodes (all claimed) used for supercapacitors of ultra-high capacitance and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of environmental-friendly porous carbon fibers having excellent electrochemical property, high electroconductivity, and large specific surface area, by using an economical natural polymer. The obtained carbon fiber enables manufacture of electrodes having high current accumulation capacity. An electrolytic solution can be easily permeated into the porous carbon fiber.
NOVELTY - A magnetic catalyst comprises: a carrier; and a first nano metal shell wrapping the carrier surface. The first nano metal shell is iron, cobalt, or nickel.    USE - As a magnetic catalyst (claimed) for releasing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic catalyst has the nano nickel inner-shell and the nano ruthenium outer-shell, thus have the advantages of fast hydrogen releasing rate and being magnetic; is easily recycled by a magnet after use; and is ready to be reused after simply washing the catalyst surface to remove the deposition from the hydride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for forming the magnetic catalyst involving providing a carrier; and forming a first nano metal shell wrapping the carrier surface.
NOVELTY - Hybrid catalyst (I) comprising: a carbon-nanotube; an oxygen donor formed on the surface of the carbon-nanotube, where the oxygen donor is a metal compound containing at least one oxygen atom, and the metal of the metal compound is cerium, titanium, tin and/or zinc; and platinum formed on the surface of the oxygen donor, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in an anode of a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful: in power consumers such as vehicles as a replacement for an internal combustion engines; and as electric power supplies of portable electronic devices such as video cameras, computers, personal digital assistants and cell phones.    ADVANTAGE - (I): has high efficiency of carbon monooxide conversion without heat-treatment; solves the problem of carbon monooxide toxication; and maintains good electro-chemical efficiency of the battery. The method of fabricating (I) is cost-effective; and is able to provide large amount of (I). The oxygen donor enables the regeneration of the activity of the platinum and elongates the life time of the platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of fabricating (I); and    (2) a fuel cell, comprising: an anode (1) having (I); a cathode (2); and an electrolyte membrane (3) disposed between the anode and the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte membrane. (3)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a single mode optical fiber (4) that is wound around outer peripheral portion of lithium ion battery (2), for radiating laser beam from laser source (3). A detector (6) light-receives laser beam transmitted through fiber, and detects abnormality of battery based on loss of laser beam or time-dependent change of loss by lateral pressure acting on fiber. An alarm unit (7) provides warning when abnormality of battery is detected.    USE - Battery system for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The usage of battery can be stopped when abnormality of battery is detected by using detector such that bursting of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery system.    Battery system (1)    Lithium ion battery (2)    Laser source (3)    Single mode optical fiber (4)    Detector (6)    Alarm unit (7)
NOVELTY - An accommodation device accommodates the lithium ion battery (2). The portion of an optical fiber (4) contacts with the external portion of the lithium ion battery. A detector (6) receives the laser beam transmitted through the optical fiber from a laser light source (3) and detects the abnormality of battery based on the loss of laser beam or time-dependent change of loss by the lateral pressure acting on the optical fiber. An alarm unit warns the abnormality when the abnormality of the lithium ion battery is detected by the detector.    USE - Battery system comprising lithium ion battery, alkaline dry battery, nickel dry cell and fuel cell for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid type motor vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer (all claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle, game machine and home appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects the abnormality of battery based on the loss of laser beam or time-dependent change of loss by the lateral pressure acting on the optical fiber, hence the bursting of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for safe alarm system of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Lithium ion battery (2)    Light source (3)    Optical fiber (4)    Detector (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a regulator for regulating power that is supplied from a battery to a power source of a driving element. A power control unit blocks the regulator that is supplied with output power of the battery. A vehicle is equipped to a microcontroller for generating a driving signal to control the driving element according to output voltage of the regulator when the output power of the battery is less than a predetermined value. A power control unit is equipped to a resistor for biasing the output voltage of electric potential.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves stable operation of the microcontroller, prevents unstable electric power supply, and improves stability and performance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has initial charge parts parallelly connected to a high voltage relay (MR) including a high voltage battery (HVB) and an inverter (Inv). An initial charge relay and an initial charge resistor are fixed in each initial charge part, where the initial charge relay is parallelly connected to the high voltage relay. A high-current low voltage relay is parallelly connected to the high voltage relay. A negative temperature characteristic resistor unit is connected to a resistance value initial charging unit (30) that is serially connected with the high voltage battery.    USE - Circuit for initial charging of a high voltage battery of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electromobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit limits peak current and protects the high voltage relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high voltage battery initial charging circuit.    High voltage battery (HVB)    Inverter (Inv)    High voltage relay (MR)    Resistance value initial charging unit (30)
NOVELTY - The generator has a rotary shaft placed in a cylinder fixing unit (2). A supporting shaft is located in an upper end of a median strip. A bearing is placed in top and bottom parts of the fixing unit. A wing (10) is placed in an outer side surface of a freely rotated outer case. A groove is formed in the outer case.    USE - Wind power generator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator produces electricity with high-quality, avoids need of a wire netting fence and efficiently receives natural wind. The generator can be installed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generator.    Cylinder fixing unit (2)    Wing (10)
NOVELTY - The device has an air flow path (11) connected to an inlet of a three-way on-off valve (10). External air is made to flow in the air flow path. A first air channel (13) is arranged on an outlet side of another air flow path (12), and is connected with an inlet of the three-way on-off valve. Heated air of a rear end of a radiator is flowed in a second air channel (14). A fuel cell stack (30) is connected with an air electrode. Four temperature sensors (21-24) are installed with the first air channel, the second air channel and third and fourth air channels.    USE - Intake air temperature control device for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces temperature deflection of the air supplied to the fuel cell stack, and controls temperature of the air supplied to the fuel cell stack. The device maintains performance of the fuel cell stack, and has better durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intake air temperature control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Three-way on-off valve (10)    Air flow paths (11, 12)    Air channels (13, 14)    Temperature sensors (21-24)    Fuel cell stack (30)
NOVELTY - An electric power generating unit (4) comprising electrolyte layer (3) conducts ions between the air electrode (1) and negative electrode (2) containing alkali metal. A casing (6) houses the power generating unit and an oxygen solvent (5) having hydrophobicity and oxygen dissolvability. An oxygen supplying unit (9) supplies oxygen gas to the solvent. The oxygen solvent is arranged between the oxygen supplying unit and electrolyte layer.    USE - Air cell e.g. lithium air secondary battery used in electric vehicle and portable information-technology equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content mixing with the casing can be suppressed while maintaining the performance of the air cell, by arranging the oxygen solvent having hydrophobicity and oxygen dissolvability between the oxygen supplying unit and electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the air cell.    Air electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generating unit (4)    Oxygen solvent (5)    Casing (6)    Oxygen supplying unit (9)
NOVELTY - A subframe (14) supports a drive unit (12) using primary anti-vibration devices (32). The subframe is supported by a vehicle structure (16) using secondary anti-vibration devices (42,46). The total spring constant of primary anti-vibration devices along input direction of torque reaction of drive unit is larger than that of secondary anti-vibration devices. The average value of distance between a torque roll shaft (40) of drive unit and secondary anti-vibration devices is greater than average value of distance between roll shaft and primary anti-vibration devices.    USE - Anti-vibration holding device for drive unit of electric motor drive type vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and storage battery motor vehicle. Can also be used in train.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured is designed easily so that vibration of drive unit can be reduced while improving the transmission efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the anti-vibration holding device.    Drive unit (12)    Subframe (14)    Vehicle structure (16)    Primary anti-vibration device (32)    Torque roll shaft (40)    Secondary anti-vibration devices (42,46)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material powder comprises particles containing positive electrode active material, having displacement rate of 3-12 calculated from the compression falling load (Pf) and amount of compression stress ( Delta Xf), when the particles are destroyed. The amount of compression displacement in the direction of compression of the particles when a load (P, in mN) is applied to the particles to compress the particles, is Delta X ( mu m). The active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material powder for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicles (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material powder provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent durability, charging/discharging cycle characteristics and improved battery performance.
NOVELTY - A conductive carrier on which a catalyst is supported, a substrate, an electrolyte resin and a supercritical fluid are provided (S102-S106) inside a closed container. The substrate is cooled to form an electrode catalyst layer having the conductive carrier and electrolyte resin.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) used in fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since a vertically-aligned material is used, the uniformity of the electrolyte resin formed around the carrier supported with the catalyst is improved and the effective utilization rate of the catalyst is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of membrane electrode assembly, which involves transferring the electrode catalyst layer onto an electrolyte membrane; and    (2) manufacture of fuel cell, which involves arranging a reaction gas passage forming component subjected to electrochemical reaction in the electrode catalyst layer, on each surface of the membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacture of electrode catalyst layer.    Processes for providing conductive carrier on supported with catalyst, substrate, electrolyte resin and supercritical fluid into container (S102-S106)    Cooling process (S108)    Supercritical fluid discharge process (S110)    Electrode catalyst base material removal process (S112)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a heat sink (20) using a jig (40) having vacuuming function. The fixed heat sink is arranged on a high heat conductive insulating resin (24) which is bonded to a cooler to form a hermetically closed space. The insulating resin is adhered to the heat sink under a negative pressure by depressurizing the hermetically closed space.    USE - Adhesion method of highly heat-conductive insulation resin for use in insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), power MOSFET, power transistor mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the void can be suppressed while adhering the resin to the heat sink without deteriorating insulating performance and heat conducting characteristics of the resin, by depressurizing the hermetically closed space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the steps for adhering the insulation resin to the heat sink. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor element (10)    Heat sink (20)    Solder (22)    High heat conductive insulating resin (24)    Jig (40)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a three-phase alternating current (AC) electrical motor (5) connected to an AC/direct current (DC) converter (22). A high voltage battery (11) is recharged by the motor through the converter. A connection interface (31) passes current from a single phase public electrical network to a connection end between the motor and the converter. A low voltage battery (12) supplies current to an electrical network of a motor vehicle. A DC/DC step-down converter (23) comprises high and low voltage terminals respectively connected to the high and low voltage batteries.    USE - System for recharging high and low voltage batteries of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electrical traction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the recharging system allows the utilization of a preexisting component for recharging high and low voltage batteries, thus reducing the number of components in an electrical circuit of the recharging system, and hence reducing the encumbrance, weight, complexity and cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery recharging system for a motor vehicle.    Battery recharging system (1)    Three-phase alternating current electrical motor (5)    High voltage battery (11)    Low voltage battery (12)    Alternating current/direct current converter (22)    Direct current/direct current step-down converter (23)    Connection interface (31)
NOVELTY - Reducing the content of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon-based fuels comprises contacting the fuel to be desulfurized with at least one hydrogen donor, where the hydrogen donor is used as an additive component in liquid hydrocarbons and the reduction of sulfur content takes place by selective adsorption of sulfur compounds.    USE - The method is useful for reducing the content of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon-based fuels or for desulfurization of fuels in fuel cells and refineries, where the fuel is a diesel (preferred), naphthalene, benzine, jet fuel, kerosene, middle distillate fuel and/or biomass-based fuel (all claimed).
NOVELTY - The solar safeguarding device has external probe that is connected with single chip control module (E) by a detecting module. The relay is arranged between the detecting module and single chip control module. The single chip control module is connected with a GSM module (D) by an SIM card. The solar cell is set as the power supply. The detecting module comprises of the internal camera detecting module (A), internal camera detecting module (B), infrared probe detecting module (F), smog fire detecting module (G) and vibration detecting module (H).    USE - Solar safeguarding device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the inevitable safety hidden trouble resulted by loading the vehicle anti-theft product. Simplifies the structure of the solar safeguarding device thus saving the installation and maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the solar safeguarding device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal camera detecting module (A)    Internal camera detecting module (B)    GSM module (D)    Single chip control module (E)    Infrared probe detecting module (F)    Smog fire detecting module (G)    Vibration detecting module (H)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has an outer side resin portion (5A) that covers the outer periphery of assembly (10) of coil (2) and magnetic core (4) accommodated in aluminum case (6). The outer side resin portion is arranged between adjacent turns of bare wire (2w) not coated with enamel resin. Each turn is provided with a curved portion (22) connected with linear portion (21) of coil.    USE - Reactor of power converter device mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By arranging the outer side resin portion between adjacent turns of bare wire not coated with enamel resin, the coil can be formed more easily. Hence excellent productivity can be achieved. By providing the outer side resin portion, the coil and magnetic core are protected from dust and corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the coil and magnetic core assembly and the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Bare wire (2w)    Magnetic core (4)    Outer side resin portion (5A)    Assembly of coil and magnetic core (10)    Linear portion (21)    Curved portion (22)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery fuse (21) whose both ends are connected to the auxiliary machine battery (16) and a node (N1). A direct current (DC)-DC converter (14) is arranged between a power wire (58) connected to the node and high voltage battery (12) to perform voltage conversion between high voltage battery and auxiliary machine battery. Length of path from DC-DC converter to the auxiliary machine battery is set to be shorter than the length of the path from converter to the fuse box (20) operated to distribute power supply to the vehicle load.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Noise generated by converter can be reduced without using additional components such as low pass filter so that the fail-safe property of the vehicle can be improved. Long power wire is connected to the auxiliary machine battery and converter so that the implementation cost of the power supply device can be reduced. Load with high priority can be protected effectively by fusible link.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (12)    Converter (14)    Auxiliary machine battery (16)    Fuse box (20)    Battery fuse (21)    Power wire (58)    Node (N1)
NOVELTY - The engine starting control apparatus has an integrated controller (10) which sets motor target rotation speed highly compared with the case of being relatively high if the detection temperature of the battery temperature sensor (32) is relatively low at the time of execution of the start-up control. The integrated controller performs start-up control which concludes clutch (CL1), and raises and starts an engine speed to first ignition engine target rotation speed.    USE - Engine starting control apparatus for hybrid vehicle e.g. front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) hybrid vehicle, front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FF) hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to make engine starting possible also in the time of cold start without lengthening set-up time. Provides an advantageous engine starting control apparatus by the point of cost and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a whole system chart which shows an example of the hybrid vehicle by the rear-wheel drive to which the engine starting control apparatus is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (4)    Integrated controller (10)    Battery temperature sensor (32)    Clutch (CL1)    Motor generator (MG)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas supply apparatus (10) comprises main hydrogen reservoir (11a) which accommodates high temperature hydrogen storage material which discharges hydrogen at predetermined high temperature subhydrogen reservoir (12a) which accommodates low temperature hydrogen storage which discharges hydrogen at temperature lower than the predetermined high temperature, tank (20) connected with the subhydrogen reservoir through a discharge pipe line, opening-and-closing unit (25) which opens and closes the discharge pipe line when pressure in the subhydrogen reservoir exceeds a predetermined pressure.    USE - Hydrogen gas supply apparatus for fuel cell of electric vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure within the subhydrogen reservoir is maintained without releasing hydrogen when main hydrogen reservoir is full.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen gas supply apparatus (10)    Hydrogen reservoir (11a)    Subhydrogen reservoir (12a)    Tank (20)    Opening-and-closing unit (25)
NOVELTY - The high pressure gas tank has a nozzle (14) containing a collar portion (32) that is projected out from outside face of cylinder portion (30) and following the surface of liner (12). A reinforcement layer (16) is provided covering the outside face of liner mounted with the nozzle. The nozzle is provided with a displacement limitation element for regulating the displacement of reinforcement layer so that the contact area with the nozzle becomes small.    USE - High pressure gas tank mounted in moving object such as fuel cell electric vehicle and computer numerical control (CNC) vehicle, used for storing fuel gas such as hydrogen gas and natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of high pressure gas tank resulting from the tank internal pressure can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional enlarged view of the high pressure gas tank.    Liner (12)    Nozzle (14)    Reinforcement layer (16)    Cylinder portion (30)    Collar portion (32)
NOVELTY - The check valve (10) has a valve main structure (51) provided at base penetration flow path (24) by moving to fuel injection-pressure receiving position. A penetration portion is formed at base penetration flow path for coupling the valve bases (11) to valve base components (20,30). The valve base component (20) is made of normal metal having lower brittle proof property than valve base component (30) made of highly brittle metal-proof material made of stainless steel, for receiving internal pressure of fuel tank irrespective of position of valve main structure.    USE - Fuel injection type check valve installed in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve base component having lower brittle proof property than that of other valve base component provided for receiving internal pressure of fuel tank, is arranged at the fuel injection type check valve. Hence the overall manufacturing cost of the fuel injection type check valve can be reduced reliably. Overall size and thickness of the valve base component can be reduced according to variation of selection conditions of valve base components. Valve opening of fuel cell tank can be blocked reliably irrespective of magnitude of internal pressure of the valve opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the fuel injection type check valve.    Fuel injection type check valve (10)    Valve base (11)    Valve base components (20,30)    Base penetration flow path (24)    Valve main structure (51)
NOVELTY - A hot water storage unit (202) stores warm water by utilizing exhaust heat of fuel cell. A circulation pump (103) circulates warm water as heat recovery water within the fuel cell unit (201). A heat recovery piping supplies heat recovery water heated from a heat exchanger to the fuel cell unit. A switching device (109) supplies the water within fuel cell unit in middle of recovery piping. A bypass piping (110) is provided through the inside of fuel cell unit for making the heat recovery water switched by the switching device to merge with the heat recovery piping.    USE - Hot water storing type waste heat recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of water between fuel cell unit of heat recovery piping and hot water storage unit is enabled, through the bypass piping so that heat radiation produced from temperature difference with heat recovery water and external air is suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hot water storing type waste heat recovery system.    Circulation pump (103)    Switching device (109)    Bypass piping (110)    Fuel cell unit (201)    Hot water storage unit (202)
NOVELTY - The battery management system (900) has several slave battery management systems (900-ST-900-SN) which output ready signals (RD) when power is applied. A master battery management system (900-M) provides a synchronization start signal (ST) to one slave battery management system in response to the ready signal. The master battery management system periodically provides a synchronization reset signal (SRT) to one slave battery management system.    USE - Battery management system mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Battery management system capable of efficiently managing a large number of battery cells is provided effectively. The number of battery cells in a battery of a HEV is gradually increased in order to improve the performance of the HEV.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for driving battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of battery management system.    Battery management system (900)    Master battery management system (900-M)    Slave battery management systems (900-S1-900-SN)    Ready signal (RD)    Synchronization reset signal (SRT)    Start signal (ST)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) comprises a strap (12) with two opposite ends. The strap has a pair of mount brackets (22). The mount bracket has a bracket upright (24) which is affixed to ends of strap. The mount bracket has a bracket horizontal (26) which is affixed to bracket upright, and a bracket vertical (28) which is affixed to bracket horizontal. The bracket horizontal has horizontal holes (30). The bracket vertical has threaded vertical holes(32).    USE - Motorcycle battery carrying apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle battery is removed and installed from and into the motorcycle respectively by using improved motorcycle battery carrying apparatus. The transportation of motorcycle battery is also provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the motorcycle battery carrying apparatus.    Motorcycle battery carrying apparatus (10)    Strap (12)    Mount bracket (22)    Bracket upright (24)    Bracket horizontal (26)    Bracket vertical (28)    Horizontal hole (30)    Vertical hole (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of battery cells e.g. rectangular lithium ion rechargeable battery, stacked with intervening cooling gaps. A temperature equalizing plate (15) is arranged on ventilating duct side surfaces of battery blocks, where the plate is provided with mass-flow regulating openings extending lengthwise in a battery cell stacking direction to induce cooling gas through each cooling gap. The gas flowing through each gap is passed through the ventilating duct mass-flow regulating openings to equalize temperatures of the cells.    USE - Battery system i.e. power source, for use in an electrically powered vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car or plug-in hybrid car, and electrical vehicle. Can also be used for non-automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature equalizing plates induce the cooling gas through the cooling gaps, and the gas is passed through the ventilating duct mass-flow regulating openings to equalize the temperatures of the battery cells, such that temperature differences between battery cells can be reduced, and pressure losses in cooling gas flow supplied by a supply duct can be reduced, thus prolonging service life of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rechargeable batteries are selected from nickel hydride batteries and nickel cadmium batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery system.    Battery blocks (3)    Supply duct (6)    Exhaust ducts (7)    Ventilating apparatus (9)    Temperature equalizing plate (15)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas processing apparatus (10) has a V-shaped flow path switching apparatus (300) with seesaw plates (320,330) that are positioned at the upstream and downstream of fulcrum (210). A drain pipe (220) is positioned at the downstream edge of fuel off-gas flow path (200). The flow path switching apparatus rotates the fulcrum to block gas flow between downstream communicating hole (120) and drainage channel and between upstream communication hole (110) and downstream communicating hole.    USE - Apparatus for processing exhaust gas of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water can be discharged effectively and the structure of the exhaust gas processing apparatus can be simplified reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the exhaust gas processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust gas processing apparatus (10)    Upstream communicating hole (110)    Downstream communicating hole (120)    Fuel off-gas flow path (200)    Fulcrum (210)    Drain pipe (220)    Flow path switching apparatus (300)    Seesaw plates (320,330)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing raw material composition containing alkali-metal source, transition metal source and coating element. The difference of valence of all the transition metal elements contained in positive electrode active material and stable valence of coating element is set as more than two.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode active material for all-solid-state battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of coating element easily on surface of positive electrode active material and generation of high resistance portion by reaction of positive electrode active material and solid electrolyte material can be suppressed. Hence the interfacial resistance is reduced when battery is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of all-solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows graphs illustrating the result of surface analysis by X-ray photoelectric spectroscopy. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A modifier (10) modifies the raw fuel to fuel gas. The waste heat recovery devices (12,13) recover the exhaust heat contained in gas emitted from modifier or fuel cell main portion (11). A heat pump (28) is provided in the housing (2) for in-taking the heat in housing, converting the heat into cold air and discharging the converted cold air to the housing.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The raise in internal temperature of housing can be suppressed reliably. The safety of fuel cell power generating device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (2)    Modifier (10)    Fuel cell main portion (11)    Waste heat recovery devices (12,13)    Heat pump (28)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrolyte layer (3) that is formed between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). A negative electrode active material including low melting metal or low melting alloy material is provided in the negative electrode. An accommodation layer (5) of swelling layer is formed on the side opposite to the side which is equipped with diaphragm (4) of negative electrode while the side equipped with positive electrode is provided with diaphragm to prevent diffusion of negative electrode active material.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle such as car, etc. Can also be used in mobile tool such as information related equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - As the accommodation layer of swelling portion is formed, battery can be expanded to the side of accommodation layer during swelling state of negative electrode, so that the generation of short-circuit in electrolyte layer is prevented. The diffusion of negative electrode active material is prevented without inhibiting the cell reaction, by providing the diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Diaphragm (4)    Accommodation layer (5)    Secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The connector has male housing (16) provided in electric vehicle side, that is fitted with female housing (36) provided in battery unit side. The male-terminal metal fitting (60) and receptacle metal fitting (70) are provided inside the male and female housings, respectively. The housings are fitted with each other by a booster (50). The terminal metal fittings are arranged with respect to booster while considering the booster arranged in radial direction, as the center point.    USE - Connector for battery unit in electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the terminal fittings are arranged with respect to booster while considering the booster as center point, the increase in frictional resistance between the metal fittings can be suppressed, and the variation in fitting time can be eliminated. Hence the housings can be fitted smoothly. The axial portion is mounted with handle while replacing the battery unit so that fitting and detachment of housings can be performed easily, and handle can be removed easily after replacing the battery unit. Hence sudden detachment of housing due to force added to the handle can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view explaining the fitting state of male and female connectors.    Male housing (16)    Female housing (36)    Booster (50)    Male-terminal metal fitting (60)    Receptacle metal fitting (70)
NOVELTY - The scooter-type motorcycle (1) has a vehicle main portion that includes a pair of left and right upper frames (24) extending along longitudinal direction of the vehicle main portion. The rear side end portions of left and right lower frames (25) are bent and connected to the respective upper frames. A fuel tank (15) is connected to a fuel cell (2) mounted on the vehicle portion. The fuel tank is located in a center tunnel surrounded by the upper frames and the lower frames.    USE - Scooter-type motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle can securely protect the fuel tank by the pair of left and right upper and lower frames. The fuel tank can secure the fuel storage amount as large as possible without limiting the longitudinal size of the pressure container by the guard frame. The fuel tank located in the center tunnel region can be easily attached and detached so that maintainability of the motorcycle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of the scooter type motorcycle driven by electric power generated by the fuel cell system.    Scooter type motorcycle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel tank (15)    Upper frame (24)    Lower frame (25)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen injector (5) attached to upper surface of plate-shaped sound insulating wall (23), adjusts flow volume of hydrogen gas. A noise insulation cover (22) is attached to upper surface of plate-shaped sound insulating wall (23) so that outer periphery of injector is covered. The noise insulation cover is comprised of communicating hole (22c) which includes channel for supplying fuel to injector. A plate-shaped sound insulating wall (24) is attached to lower surface of sound insulating wall (23). An ejector (6) is provided between the sound insulating walls.    USE - Fuel gas supply apparatus of fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be stably injected from hydrogen injector and the supply of hydrogen off gas and hydrogen gas from ejector to the fuel cell can be stabilized. The noise of the injector can be reduced such that noiseless fuel cell system can be obtained. The injector and ejector are compactly arranged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right side sectional view of the fuel gas supply apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen injector (5)    Ejector (6)    Noise insulation cover (22)    Communicating hole (22c)    Plate-shaped sound insulating walls (23,24)
NOVELTY - The waste gas noise reduction device (10) comprises a bottomed case (30) provided on wall of exhaust pipe (20) which allows the waste gas from the fuel cell to pass through discharge opening. The space for muffling surrounds the ventilation hole (22) bored at the outer peripheral wall of exhaust pipe and extends in a pipe axial direction. The case has a sound absorption material which is accommodated in the space for muffling. The case has a convex portion that is convex to the space side for muffling and is provided at the axis direction of the exhaust pipe.    USE - Waste gas noise reduction device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the silencing effect resulting from the shift of the sound absorption material accommodated in the space for muffling, can be suppressed. Hence, silencing effect can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the waste gas noise-reduction device.    Waste gas noise reduction (10)    Exhaust pipe (20)    Ventilation hole (22)    Metal bottomed case (30)    Grooved line (34)
NOVELTY - The system has an accumulation current supply time measurement unit (102) to measure accumulation current supply time from the beginning of usage of LPG. The outdoor information terminal device (110) alerts the information based on the accumulation current supply time to stop the apparatus based on preset value of usage period of LPG form LPG cylinder.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The display and alerting are carried out without the operation of the operator who replaces a LPG cylinder so that the time taken for maintenance can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Accumulation current supply time measurement unit (102)    Cylinder switching control unit (105)    Cylinder removal detection unit (106)    Outdoor information terminal device (110)
NOVELTY - An air suction apparatus (9) is connected to heat exchanger (8) connected to liquid-hydrogen tank (7). A carburetor (11) is connected to liquefaction separation apparatus (10) which is connected to heat exchanger. The nitrogen is supplied from carburetor to fuel cell (1), and is heat-exchanged with air introduced in heat exchanger. The liquefied air-nitrogen is sent to liquefaction separation apparatus, to selectively perform nitrogen liquefaction separation. The nitrogen after liquefaction separation is gasified by carburetor and is supplied to fuel cell.    USE - Nitrogen generator mounted in fuel cell electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen substitution inert gas is stored easily without need for usage of high pressure cylinder and heat insulation container, so that the cost and weight of the nitrogen generator are reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric train. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (7)    Heat exchanger (8)    Air suction apparatus (9)    Liquefaction separation apparatus (10)    Carburetor (11)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device has p-layer (15) and n-layer (13) connected to p-layer. The n-layer contains carbon material and n-type material containing sp2 bonding.    USE - Semiconductor device is used for solar cell, motive power source and solar energy power generation system of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The elimination of excited electrons can be suppressed while maintaining internal electric field in semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (11)    Electrodes (12,16)    N-layer (13)    P-layer (15)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a heat exchanger with the separators (104). The volume is formed within the outer shell (102) of exchanger and outside the separators. The other volume is formed within the separators. The lithium ion battery cells (106) are positioned within the separators. A coolant (110) of silicon oil, fluorient and acetone within the volume, is in contact with the separators and dissipates the localized heat produced by the battery cells throughout the heat exchanger. The separators extend within the outer shell of exchanger.    USE - Battery module for powering electric vehicle e.g. electric car and bus used in battery pack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the coolant dissipates the localized heat produced by the battery cells throughout the heat exchanger, the heat produced by the battery cell is distributed safely and the risk of battery cell thermal run-away is reduced. Hence the thermal run-away of a battery cell causing the adjacent battery cell with the same effect of thermal run-away is prevented and the battery cell explosion is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) system for powering electric device; and    (3) method of operating battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Outer shell (102)    Separators (104)    Battery cells (106)    Coolant (110)
NOVELTY - The movable battery pack (102) has batteries enclosed in a case (104) with a ground transporting structure rollable, slidable, or both along a surface. The ground transportation structure includes wheels (106), coasters, and runners. The battery pack can include handles (110) and mating connectors (108). The ground transportation structure allows the majority of the weight of the battery packs to be supported by the ground during transportation.    USE - Movable battery pack for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides portable and easily attachable/detachable battery pack which can be easily moved, with little force, because most of its weight rests on ground during movement. Battery pack can be easily maneuvered for recharging or replacement. Battery pack can be transported among various locations, such as an electric vehicle, a docking recharging location, and storage, without need to physically lift battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) a method of using an electric-vehicle battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and side view of an electric vehicle and a movable battery pack, respectively.    Movable battery pack (102)    Case (104)    Wheels (106)    Mating connectors (108)    Handles (110)
NOVELTY - An active material is obtained by mixing raw coke and calcined coke obtained from coal and/or petroleum and baking resulting coke material. The weight ratio of the content of raw coke with respect to content of calcined coke is 90:10-10:90.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle-mounted hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle (all claimed), and electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant and handheld video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising the negative electrode has stable charging/discharging characteristics, output characteristics and capacity retention rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) manufacture of active material.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material is obtained by mixing calcined coke e.g. coal and/or petroleum type raw coke in a weight ratio of 90:10-10:90, and adding 0.1-6 parts weight of phosphorus compound and boron compound based on the elemental conversion of phosphorus and boron with respect to 100 parts weight of total amount of coke.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery used in vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for cell phones, personal computer, handheld video camera and handheld terminal e.g. personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has excellent output characteristics, discharge capacity, initial efficiency and capacity retention rate, and stable charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A catalytic structure (30) comprises a metal oxide or metal phosphate core (32), a hexaboride coating (34) on the core, and a catalyst (36) deposited on the hexaboride coating.    USE - Catalytic structure used in electrochemical cells including fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic structure has the metal oxide or metal phosphate core that provides increased corrosion resistance and catalyst-support interactions compared to a carbon core. Further, the hexaboride layer facilitates spontaneous deposition of the catalyst because of the low work function of hexaboride layer and improves the electroconductivity and performance of catalyst structure. Hence, the catalyst structure has increased catalytic activity and stability when used in fuel cells and other electrochemical devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of a catalytic structure, comprising forming a hexaboride coating on a metal oxide or metal phosphate core to create a catalyst support structure; and spontaneously depositing a catalyst on the catalyst support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a catalyst structure having a catalyst thin film deposited on a hexaboride layer.    Catalytic structure (30)    Core (32)    Hexaboride coating (34)    Catalyst (36)    Catalyst layer (40)
NOVELTY - Collector plate preparation involves utilizing multi-hole stainless steel as matrix that is prepared in a collector plate with hole having diameter of 0.3 mm. The multi-hole stainless steel is washed in an ultrasonic cleaner with 1 mol/L of nitric acid solution, 1 mol/L of sodium hydroxide solution, deionized water and absolute ethyl alcohol successively. Colloidal ceramic powder material is added into deionized water to prepare suspension with 0.35-0.52 g/L of concentration. 0.5-1 wt.% of silane coupling agent and sintering material are also added into the suspension to obtain a mixture.    USE - Method for preparing collector plate (claimed) used in battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the collector plate, which has good alkali-resistant property and improves the service life of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Collector plate preparation involves utilizing multi-hole stainless steel as matrix that is prepared in a collector plate with hole having diameter of 0.3 mm. The multi-hole stainless steel is washed in an ultrasonic cleaner with 1 mol/L of nitric acid solution, 1 mol/L of sodium hydroxide solution, deionized water and absolute ethyl alcohol successively. Colloidal ceramic powder material is added into deionized water to prepare suspension with 0.35-0.52 g/L of concentration. 0.5-1 wt.% of silane coupling agent and sintering material are also added into the suspension to obtain a mixture. The mixture is mixed in an oscillator to prepare suspension. The ceramic powder material is high-temperature material. Clean stainless steel is dried at room temperature. The powder material layer is removed from surface of the stainless steel. The compound collector plate is heated at 900-1200 degrees C for 30 minutes to obtain collector plate.
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has engine or motor which is provided into main drive source. The rotary bodies e.g. windmill (633) that is driven by airflow (631) that passes through an airflow guidance path of vehicle when a vehicle travels can be an auxiliary drive sources.    USE - Hybrid vehicle for use as gasoline-engine vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy and reduces drive load of driving wheel since rotational energy is directly supplied to driving wheel, while achieving exhaust gas reduction effect of main drive source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagram that demonstrate the vehicle driving energy flow of motor or windmill hybrid vehicle.    Driving wheel (615)    Battery (621)    Generator (626)    Airflow (631)    Windmill (633)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a container (2) of heat insulating structure in which an organic electrolyte storage secondary battery (1) is accommodated. An air or vacuum layer having thermal insulating property is provided in the material of container. The heat retention efficacy of the container is set to 90 minutes or more. The organic electrolyte is formed of active material comprising lithium and titanium oxide.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the organic electrolyte storage secondary battery is accommodated in container, the high battery temperature can be maintained by the heat retention force of the container. Thus the internal resistance can be reduced and the output of battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Secondary battery (1)    Container (2)    Pipe (6)    Cooling fan (7)    Insulator (9)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has a signal transmission unit (20) for transmitting a switching element drive signal from a control circuit to a drive circuit driving the switching element to ON or OFF state. The signal transmission unit has a pair of coils (2,3) provided on both sides of an insulation layer of the printed circuit board (1) and formed by a conductive pattern of the printed circuit board. An integrated circuit (IC) (4) applies drive signal from the control circuit to the coils. An IC (6) detects the voltage induced in the pair of coils.    USE - Power converter device for drive system of rotary electric machine e.g. motor in electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The operation reliability of pulse transformer with respect to voltage change during the switching operation is improved by reducing the influence of displacement current by making the size of the floating capacitance small. The cost of the transformer is reduced by forming the coils using the conductive patterns of the printed circuit board. The influence of noise is eliminated by shortening wiring distance by arranging both the ICs on the same printed circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the signal transmission unit.    Printed circuit board (1)    Coils (2,3)    ICs (4,6)    Signal transmission unit (20)    Pulse transformer (202)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has multiple thermoelectric assemblies having multiple thermoelectric elements in thermal communication with the battery. A first thermoelectric assembly of multiple thermoelectric assemblies is in electrical communication with other thermoelectric assembly of multiple thermoelectric assemblies. A circuit is in electrical communication with the two thermoelectric assemblies. The circuit is configured to be selectively switchable to place the thermoelectric assemblies either in series electrical communication or parallel electrical communication with one another.    USE - Thermal management system of battery e.g. lithium based battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery thermal management systems (BTMS) can be used to control temperatures and monitor conditions of batteries and arrays of batteries to prevent battery failure and/or safety related failure. The BTMS can improve the overall conditions of battery operation by both managing the thermal environment and sufficiently reliable so that overall system performance is not degraded. The BTMS does not reduce the overall system reliability and does not increase system operating cost. The systems are environmentally friendly and doe not contain materials that emit greenhouse gases such as refrigerants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of thermally managing battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of thermal management system.    Thermoelectric devices (1-6)    Thermal management system (100)    Thermoelectric groups (104a-104c)
NOVELTY - Separator plate (8) for fuel cell comprises substrate (200) having radiation-cured first flow field layer (202) and further second flow field layer (204) with electrically conductive coating (220).    USE - In fuel cells to provide power source for automotive and other applications such as micro-fuel cells for portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method optimizes fuel cell durability, minimizes tooling costs and development time. The method is less expensive than conventional method for forming separator plates, and allows customized separator plates to be fabricated with significantly reduced lead times, thus reducing production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following:    (1) fuel cell comprising membrane electrode assembly having electrolyte membrane disposed between pair of electrodes; membrane electrode assembly interposed between the pair of diffusion medium layers; and separator plates disposed between membrane electrode assembly and diffusion medium layers, where separator plate has substrate with radiation-cured flow field layer; and    (2) fabricating separator plate for fuel cell comprising providing substrate; applying radiation-sensitive material to substrate; placing mask between radiation source and radiation-sensitive material; and exposing radiation-sensitive material to radiation beams to form radiation-cured first flow field layer adjacent the substrate and further comprising coating first or second flow field layer with electrically conductive coating and ceramicizing first or second flow field layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic, fragmentary side cross-sectional elevation view of separator plate.    Separator plate (8)    Substrate (200)    First flow field layer (202)    Second flow field layer (204)    Electrically conductive coating (220)
NOVELTY - Control apparatus for starting a fuel cell vehicle comprises fuel cell, electric power storage device, fuel cell driving device, and current limiting device.    USE - The control apparatus is useful for starting fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has improved performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Control apparatus for starting a fuel cell vehicle comprises: a fuel cell for supplying electric power to a load; an electric power storage device for assisting a supply of electric power to the load and for storing energy generated by the fuel cell; a fuel cell driving device for supplying reaction gases and for driving the fuel cell; and a current limiting device for limiting an output current from the fuel cell, where at the time of starting the fuel cell, the electric power storage device supplies electric energy to the fuel cell driving device and the current limiting device prohibits the fuel cell from outputting an output current until an output voltage of the fuel cell reaches a predetermined voltage, and after the output voltage rises to more than the predetermined voltage, the current limiting device limits the output current of the fuel cell to below a predetermined current value until a difference between the output voltage of the fuel cell and a terminal voltage of the electric power storage device reaches a predetermined voltage difference.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two electrodes operatively connected to an enclosure and nanofluid or particle suspension made of lithium or lithium alloys in the enclosure. A circulation system circulates the nanofluid or particle suspension to a heat transfer unit.    USE - Electro-chemical energy conversion and storage apparatus for use in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and computing and telecommunication device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the apparatus provides enhanced thermal management, thermal runaway in high capacity systems is prevented and solubility limit encountered in liquid redox flow batteries through the use of solid particles is eliminated. Unlimited capacity for a wide variety of chemistries is provide by simply enlarging the storage volumes for nanofluids or particle suspensions. Fast mechanical recharging and extremely high charge and discharge rates is enabled by the short diffusion length, coupled with flow-control of turbulence and mixing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the energy storage battery.    Heat exchanger (104)    Load (106)    Pump (108)    Nano-fluid or particle suspension catholyte (111)    Housing (114)
NOVELTY - The battery power control scheme is executed to control the output power of the electric energy storage device associated with the electrical energy transferred between the electric energy storage device and the torque machine (16). The battery power control scheme is disabled when the control system loses a power limit authority associated with the electrical energy transferred between the electric storage device and the torque machine during ongoing operation. The battery power control scheme is re-enabled when the control system regains the power limit authority.    USE - Method for controlling hybrid powertrain system of vehicle e.g. series hybrid, parallel hybrid, or compound hybrid drive, or electric drive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage constraint determination function adjusts only one of the minimum and maximum tactical control battery power constraints without adjusting the other one of the tactical control battery power constraints, thus limiting the operating range of the motors and therefore reducing the allowed torque range for the engine control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the distributed control module system for controlling the hybrid powertrain.    Internal combustion engine (10)    User interface (13)    Transmission control module (17)    Battery pack control module (21)    Energy storage device (28)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (10) has an electroconductive porous base material (11), a catalyst layer (12) and a hydrophobic layer (13) provided between the electroconductive porous base material and catalyst layer. The catalyst layer comprises catalyst which accelerates oxygen reduction reaction, water generated by oxygen reduction reaction, and aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent. At least one of catalyst layer and hydrophobic layer contains pyropolymer (15) having oxygen occlusion-discharging property.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used as positive electrode in fuel cell and air cell for generating electric power (all claimed) in motor vehicle, factory and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising the catalyst electrode provides stable electric power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst electrode has an electroconductive porous base material, a catalyst layer and a hydrophobic layer provided between the electroconductive porous base material and catalyst layer. The catalyst layer comprises catalyst which accelerates oxygen reduction reaction, water generated by oxygen reduction reaction, and aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent which moves from catalyst layer to electroconductive porous base material through hydrophobic layer. At least one of catalyst layer and hydrophobic layer contains pyropolymer having oxygen occlusion-discharging property. The battery comprising the catalyst electrode generates electric power using aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the catalyst electrode.    Catalyst electrode (10)    Electroconductive porous base material (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Hydrophobic layer (13)    Pyropolymer (15)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (10) has an electroconductive porous base material (11), a catalyst layer (12) and a hydrophobic layer (13) provided between the electroconductive porous base material and catalyst layer. The catalyst layer comprises catalyst (14) which accelerates oxygen reduction reaction, water generated by oxygen reduction reaction, and aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent which moves from catalyst layer to electroconductive porous base material through hydrophobic layer.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used as positive electrode for fuel cell and air cell for generating electric power (all claimed) in motor vehicle, factory and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising the catalyst electrode provides stable electric power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst electrode has an electroconductive porous base material, a catalyst layer and a hydrophobic layer provided between the electroconductive porous base material and catalyst layer. The catalyst layer comprises catalyst which accelerates oxygen reduction reaction, water generated by oxygen reduction reaction, and aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent which moves from catalyst layer to electroconductive porous base material through hydrophobic layer. At least one of catalyst layer and hydrophobic layer contains metal oxide having oxygen occlusion-discharging property. The battery comprising the catalyst electrode generates electric power using aqueous solvent and/or hydrophilic solvent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the catalyst electrode.    Catalyst electrode (10)    Electroconductive porous base material (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Hydrophobic layer (13)    Catalyst (14)
NOVELTY - The copper-palladium alloy nanoparticles have B2-type or L12-type crystal structure and average particle diameter of 1-200 nm.    USE - Copper-palladium alloy nanoparticles are used as cocatalyst for photocatalyst and electrode catalyst of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-palladium alloy nanoparticles have favorable catalytic activity, and are efficiently and economically manufactured with high productivity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The copper-palladium alloy nanoparticles have B2-type or L12-type crystal structure and average particle diameter of 1-200 nm. The nanoparticles have composition of formula: CuxPd(1-x).    x=0.3-0.98.    (i) When nanoparticles have B2-type structure, x is between 0.3 and 0.7; and (ii) when nanoparticles have L12-type structure, x is 0.7-0.98. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst composition, which contains copper-palladium alloy nanoparticles and protective polymer; and    (2) manufacture of copper-palladium nanoparticles, which involves preparing dispersion liquid or solution of copper ion and palladium ion in presence of protective polymer in water or aqueous solution, adding copper or palladium reducing agent to dispersion liquid or solution, and reducing copper ion and palladium ion.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material is mixed material of electroconductive material and electrode active material which reductionally generates an elemental substance exhibiting alloying reaction with lithium.    USE - Negative-electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode material improves the capacity of negative electrode by improving the primary-cycle coulomb efficiency. The lithium secondary battery formed using the negative-electrode material has high charging and discharging capacity and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery, which consists of lithium ion conductive electrolyte provided between negative electrode and positive electrode. The negative electrode contains the negative-electrode material; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode material.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a clamper for arranging several batteries (1) through a pair of end plates (5,6) positioned on the outer side of the battery holder (2). The pair of end plates is equipped with metal board (51,61). The resin plates is adhered integrally on the inside portion of metal board.    USE - Battery assembly for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can be facilitated with reduced number of components by integrally fixing resin plates on the inside of metal plates of end plates. The resin boards hold the ends of battery in the laminated battery frame, so that the metal board does not position-shifted, thereby the assembly is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal side cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Batteries (1)    Battery holder (2)    Laminated battery frame (3)    End plates (5,6)    Metal board (51,61)
NOVELTY - The cartridge (100) has a heat radiation member closely adhered to an opening side of a flake type battery cell (300). Elastic pressurization absence parts (210, 220) i.e. rubber, are mounted on exterior of frames (200, 200'), where the elastic pressurization absence parts are made of polymer resin. An anode terminal (330) and a cathode terminal (340) are provided in the battery cell.    USE - Battery cartridge for use in a battery module (claimed), which is utilized as a power source of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cartridge is compact in structure, and easy to manufacture the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising an insulating member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cartridge.    Battery cartridge (100)    Frames (200, 200')    Elastic pressurization absence parts (210, 220)    Flake type battery cell (300)    Anode terminal (330)    Cathode terminal (340)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying the relationships between an open cell potential (OCP) and a state of charge (SOC), and capacities of negative and positive electrodes at specified time respectively. The SOC of the electrodes are determined using the dimension factors that are determined based on the identified capacities of the electrodes respectively. The amount of active material lost from the electrodes is identified based upon the identified relationships and determined SOC of the electrodes, respectively.    USE - Method of determining extent and type of capacity fade of electrochemical cell of dual intercalation battery e.g. lithium-ion battery of battery system for use in portable electronics and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery is allowed to be determined only when a limited capacity or SOC range is sampled and the features contributed by the individual electrodes are more precisely identified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram explaining the process for determining extend and type of capacity fade in battery system.    Identifying baseline (202)    Operating cell (206)    Deriving SOC of individual materials (210)    Updating battery management strategies (214)    Updating battery management systems (216)
NOVELTY - A structure (4) in which anode material powder layer (2) and solid electrolyte powder layer (1) are stacked, or a structure in which cathode material powder layer (3) and solid electrolyte powder layer are stacked is produced. A heat resistant insulating element (5) is placed in contact with outer circumference of the structure to surround the outer circumference. The structure and inner circumference of the insulating element and the region inward from inner circumference of insulating element are heated and compressed in stacking direction (BB) of the structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of sheet type solid state battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to solid state battery for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, other communication apparatuses and electric and hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The thinning of the solid electrolyte layer and shorting of the cathode and anode, which are caused by the softening of the solid electrolyte layer during heating and compression are controlled, and a highly reliable solid state battery, with a high degree of design flexibility with respect to the size and shape of the solid electrolyte layer and the electrodes are easily manufactured. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing method of sheet type solid state battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte powder layer (1)    Anode material powder layer (2)    Cathode material powder layer (3)    Structure (4)    Heat resistant insulating element (5)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery negative electrode active material contains compound (C) having crystal structure of monoclinic titania. The compound (C) exhibits a peak obtained from (001) plane, (002) plane or (003) plane as highest intensity peak, measured by copper-K( alpha ) characteristic powder X-ray diffraction, and half-value width (2( theta )) of highest intensity peak of 0.5-4 degrees .    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack (both claimed) for digital camera, electric vehicle and four-wheeled hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery formed using the negative electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery, which consists of positive electrode which occludes and discharges lithium, negative electrode containing the active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of layered structure of titania.    Oxide ion (A)    Titanium ion (B)    Network structure portion (X)    Space between network structure portion (Y)
NOVELTY - An electrode (12) comprises collector (30). An electrode active material layer (31) is arranged on the surface of the collector, and contains an electrode active material (32) which is capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions. A lithium-ion conducting layer (13) is arranged on the surface of electrode active material layer, and contains a lithium-ion conducting gel which is swollen with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution. A porous heat-resistant layer (14) is arranged on the surface of the lithium-ion conducting layer, and has insulating metal oxide particles.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electronic device e.g. personal computer, vacuum cleaner, electric tool, hybrid electric vehicle, and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery formed using the electrode has excellent load characteristics, and suppressed generation of internal short circuit, and is lightweight and safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structure of electrode.    Electrode (12)    Lithium-ion conducting layer (13)    Porous heat-resistant layer (14)    Collector (30)    Electrode active material layer (31)    Electrode active material (32)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and porous insulating layer. The porous insulating layer is arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode has positive electrode mixture layer which is formed on surface(s) of positive electrode collector. The positive electrode has tensile elongation of 3% or more. The positive mixture layer contains positive electrode active material and organic material having a melting point or softening point is more than 200 degrees C.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile device, motor vehicle and large-sized tools.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell to produce electric power based on the electrochemical reaction of reactive gas supplied to a cell laminated structure formed by laminating several single cells. An output current control unit (71) temporarily increases the output current of fuel cell, while maintaining the supply amount of reactive gas to the fuel cell. A water-containing state judging unit (72) determines the water-containing state in the fuel cell using the output voltage of fuel cell when the output current control unit temporarily increases the output current.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle(FCHV), robot, vessel, aircraft, and electric power generation system for fixation used as power generation equipment for building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The water-containing state of the fuel cell is determined without fluctuating the supply state of the reactive gas that is supplied to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of control unit of fuel cell system (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control unit (7)    Output current control unit (71)    Water-containing state judging unit (72)    Resistance component calculation unit (72b)    Water content calculation unit (72c)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (10) has a flow channel (12) conducting a hot fluid, and a thermoelectric module (16) thermally connected with the channel by soldering for generating electricity, where the channel is made of a ceramic material. The channel is designed in such a manner that the channel is present in direct contact with the fluid during operation. The module includes a semiconductor element (20) that is directly connected with the channel. A cooling duct (24) is provided for cooling the module, and is thermally connected with the module. The duct is made of a ceramic material.    USE - Heat exchanger for transforming thermal energy of a fluid and exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle into electricity (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric module is thermally connected with the flow channel for generation of electricity, where the flow channel is provided for conducting the hot fluid, and is made of the ceramic material so that thermal expansion of the flow channel can be reduced, complex constructions are not needed for compensation of thermal expansion effects of the flow channel, and a high load of the thermoelectric module by shear stresses impressed by thermal expansion at a hot side of the thermoelectric module can be reduced, thus reducing cost for converting thermal energy into electricity, avoiding additional functional elements between the channel and the module, and reducing thermal conductive resistance between the hot fluid and the thermoelectric module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for transformation of thermal energy of a fluid into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (10)    Flow channel (12)    Thermoelectric module (16)    Semiconductor element (20)    Cooling duct (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode assembly (21) which is fixed inside a cylindrical casing (11). The current collection board (22) is located at the bottom of the casing, along the longitudinal direction of the electrode assembly. A contact section (11c) formed as bottom portion of tubular casing contacts the current collection board at the negative electrode end. By raising the internal pressure of casing in an airtight condition, the contact section swells outside and the electrical connection between the contact section and current collection board is disconnected.    USE - Sealed secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Problems related to heat generation and malfunction can be prevented by raising the internal pressure of the battery casing to block the current flow. The sealed secondary battery uses an inexpensive and uncomplicated construction for stopping the current flow without need for mounting a separate current cut-off device on battery so that required number of components and design space can be reduced. The safety can be ensured by releasing the gas outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows end elevational views of the bottom portion of the battery casing in normal condition and internal pressure raised condition.    Sealed secondary battery (10)    Casing (11)    Contact section (11c)    Electrode assembly (21)    Current collection board (22)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell stack (10) for accommodating several fuel cells and a hydrogen permeable membrane (22). A traveling airflow inlet tube (30) guides traveling airflow produced by driving operation of vehicle, to the surface of hydrogen permeable membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of dust, snow, etc, on outer side surface of the hydrogen-permeable membrane can be removed effectively, the temperature of the fuel cell stack can be controlled efficiently, and the reliability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Hydrogen permeable membrane (22)    Traveling airflow inlet tube (30)    Switching valve (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has a flow control board (13) that divides the inner side of battery case into upstream side and downstream side. The flow control board is formed with multiple slits (132) in parallel so that non-steady state air flow is guided towards the downstream side.    USE - Battery cooling structure for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling air is made to flow along the zigzag direction and is deviated unsteadily. The temperature inside the battery can be equalized easily and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cooling structure.    Battery case (1)    Battery module (2)    Air outlet (12)    Flow control board (13)    Slits (132)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-storage alloy powder is stirred in aqueous alkali solution containing lithium hydroxide. The hydrogen-storage alloy powder contains nickel, aluminum, manganese, cobalt and iron.    USE - Surface-treatment of hydrogen-storage alloy powder is used as active material for negative electrode used for nickel-hydrogen battery (all claimed) used for power supply of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-treated hydrogen-storage alloy powder provides nickel-hydrogen battery with excellent high-temperature storing characteristics and suppressed self discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen-storage alloy powder is stirred in aqueous alkali solution containing lithium hydroxide. The hydrogen-storage alloy powder contains nickel, aluminum, manganese, cobalt and iron, and is of compositional formula: MNixAlyMnzCobFec, where M is mixture of light rare-earth element, x is 2.5-4.5, y+z is 0.05-2, b and c are 0-0.6, and x+y+z+b+c is 0-6. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) active material;    (2) negative electrode (12); and    (3) nickel-hydrogen battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of nickel-hydrogen battery.    Sealing board (6)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery case (15)
NOVELTY - Slurry comprises positive electrode active material (2), solid electrolyte material (3), binder (4), electroconductive agent (5) and solvent, and forms positive mix layer (1) of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery. The binder is styrene-containing binder resin. The electroconductive agent is carbon fiber.    USE - Slurry is used for forming positive mix layer of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive mix layer has high strength and excellent flexibility and adhesiveness. The increase in electrical resistance of positive mix layer is suppressed by using styrene-containing binder resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of positive mix layer.    Positive mix layer (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    Solid electrolyte material (3)    Binder (4)    Electroconductive agent (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an end plate (400) positioned adjacent to surface on opposite side of a terminal plate (200) positioned adjacent to a single cell (100). The terminal plate has electric current extraction portion (205) for extracting electric current from fuel cell. An insulation plate (300) is bent towards end plate and is positioned at vicinity of current extraction portion such that bending portion (305) is formed and insulation plate is spaced apart from current extraction portion. A notch is formed in bending portion vicinity at the side of insulation plate.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of insulation plate by the heat can be prevented effectively since the plate is spaced apart from the electric current extraction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory sectional views of the electric current extraction portion vicinity of the fuel cell.    Single cell (100)    Terminal plate (200)    Electric current extraction portion (205)    Insulation plate (300)    Bending portion (305)    End plate (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode layer (12) and negative electrode layer in front and back of a collector (11). An electrode material is coated to the positive and negative electrode layers twice such that edges (12a,13a) of electrode layers are at mutually different positions during coating process.    USE - Method of manufacturing bipolar electrode for bipolar secondary battery used in vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Internal short circuit in the bipolar secondary battery is prevented efficiently so that short circuit generation of battery by vibration at the time of vehicle driving operation is suppressed. Hence, durability of secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory views of the bipolar electrode.    Collector (11)    Positive electrode layer (12)    Edges of electrode layers (12a,13a)    Layers of bipolar electrode (121,122,141,142)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10,11) has an electrochemical hydrogen pump unit (12) with a cathode flow path that is set facing an anode flow path. An anode waste gas supply path supplies anode waste gas from an electric power generation unit to anode flow path. A hydrogen exit discharges the hydrogen gas. A water quantity adjustment unit adjusts the water quantity in cathode flow path.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water quantity adjustment unit adjusts the water quantity in cathode flow path. Hence the hydrogen can be collected from the anode waste gas efficiently. The size of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel sell system (1)    Fuel cell (10,11)    Electrochemical hydrogen pump unit (12)    End plates (21,27)    Insulation boards (22,25)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a container (11) stored with electrolytic solution (S), that is provided with a positive electrode terminal (15) and negative electrode terminal (16). A laminated structure (12) provided inside the container has positive electrode plate (18) and negative electrode plate (20) that are connected with the positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal accumulated by turns through a separator (21). The inside of container is filled with high thermal conductivity gas.    USE - Secondary battery used as power supply of mobile phone, video camera and as electrical storage apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inside of container is filled with high thermal conductivity gas, the transfer of heat generated in the laminated structure is efficiently carried out through the high thermal conductivity gas. The heat generated in center of laminated structure can be thermally radiated to the exterior favorably and thermal runaway can be suppressed. Thereby, lifetime of secondary battery is increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cutaway perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Laminated structure (12)    Positive electrode terminal (15)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Negative electrode plate (20)    Separator (21)    Electrolytic solution (S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has gas supply opening that is provided for supplying fuel gas or oxidizing agent gas to separator (7) at gas transmission layers (4,4'). A gas exhaustion opening is provided for discharging fuel gas or oxidizing agent gas from gas transmission layers. The catalyst layers (2a,2'a) are formed in center area corresponding to inner side between gas supply opening and gas exhaustion opening. The catalyst layer (2b,2'b) with little resistance which contributes to heat generation are formed in peripheral area at outer side of center area.    USE - Fuel cell in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of abnormal overheating can be suppressed effectively without increasing the physique of fuel cell. The breadth of electric power generation area and electric power generation performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst layers (2a,2'a,2b,2'b)    Electrode assembly (3)    Gas transmission layers (4,4')    Separator (7)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a hydrogen pump (46) that returns unreacted fuel gas obtained from fuel gas exit to a supply flow path (24) through a circulation flow path (30). A gas liquid separator (32) removes moisture of fuel gas supplied through circulation flow path. A rerouting glow path (36) is connected between downstream and upstream connection portions (38,40) of circulation flow path. A flow path switching valve (42) is switched so as to supply fuel gas to the supply flow path through rerouting flow path at the time of high load driving of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow path switching valve is switched so as to supply fuel gas to the supply flow path through rerouting flow path at the time of high load driving of fuel cell, the water content in the fuel gas is increased. Hence evaporation of water content in the fuel cell is performed at the drive section of fuel gas circulation system so as to cool the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply flow path (24)    Circulation flow path (30)    Gas liquid separator (32)    Rerouting glow path (36)    Downstream and upstream connection portions (38,40)    Hydrogen pump (46)
NOVELTY - The power generation system (100) has an electric power generation unit (110) with a storage tank (150) that stores hot/cold water. A heat exchanger (156) recovers the heat energy generated with respect to hot/cold water stored in the storage tank. A control unit determines the temperature of the water in storage tank and circulates the water through circular flow path (222) when high temperature is detected. The circulation of water through the circular flow path is stopped when low temperature is detected.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation can be performed easily and continuously even during power failure and the user's convenience can be improved reliably while ensuring safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (100)    Electric power generation unit (110)    Storage tank (150)    Heat exchanger (156)    Circular flow path (222)
NOVELTY - The connector has a plate (51) that is attached to the vehicle side plug (41) by a bolt (53), and a bracket (52) attached to battery side plug (42) by a screw (67). The plate is provided with an engaging protrusion (56) protruded in a direction orthogonal to the fitting direction of each plug. The bracket is provided with an engagement piece (75) for engagement with the protrusion in deviation direction of each plug.    USE - Locking element of battery connector used for electrically driven working vehicles such as battery fort lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bracket is engaged with the plate in deviation direction of vehicle and battery side plugs, the engagement piece does not float up easily by external force and the fitting state of each plug can be maintained favorably. By setting an operation portion and a fixed piece of bracket into plate shape, thickness reduction is possible while accommodation space can be reduced. Since it is necessary to lift an engagement piece against the biasing force of spring element for releasing the engagement state of the engagement piece with respect to the engagement protrusion, the engagement piece can be prevented from deviating easily from the engaged protrusion and reliable engagement can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the locking element and the battery connector.    Plugs (41,42)    Plate (51)    Bracket (52)    Bolt (53)    Engaging protrusion (56)    Screw (67)    Engagement piece (75)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has unit cells (41-43) arranged in parallel state, such that ends of cells are supported by holders (44,45). The cells are accommodated in interior space of cases (11,12). The size of bottom face of case (11) is set smaller than that of bottom face of case (12). The circuit board (46) attached to holder (45) has size larger than that of bottom face of case (11) and smaller than that of bottom face of case (12). An external terminal among several external terminals (21-23) attached to holder (44) is exposed outside from windows (11c-11e) of case (11).    USE - Pack battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of electric-tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery and nickel cadmium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the external configuration of pack battery is reduced, and the structure of battery is simplified, as the external terminal is exposed outside from windows of case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the internal structure of pack battery.    Pack battery (1)    Cases (11,12)    Windows (11c-11e)    External terminals (21-23)    Unit cells (41-43)    Holders (44,45)    Circuit board (46)
NOVELTY - A heater (50) is provided between the terminal plate (20), insulator plate (30) and end plate (40). The electric power wiring is arranged in parallel to the sequence direction of the terminal plate, insulator plate and end plate. The electric power wiring is taken out from one side of the insulator plate and end plate.    USE - Structure of electric power wiring of heater in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power wiring for supplying electric power to heater provided in the fuel cell is taken out easily. The reduction of working efficiency at the time of fuel cell assembly is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of electric power wiring of heater in fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Terminal plate (20)    Insulator plate (30)    End plate (40)    Heater (50)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive and negative electrode current collection terminals (31,32) which are joined to electric power generation element in battery case (10). The portions of power generation element are covered by coating region (12) and non-coating region (13) with higher and lesser heat dissipation effect respectively. The positive collection terminal and power generation element, and negative collection terminal and power generation element are respectively joined by joining portions which are located in range covered with coating region.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium cell for portable personal computer (PC), mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature irregularity in battery can be reduced since heat of joining portions is discharged actively and temperature of electric power generation element is made uniform such that durability of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Coating region (12)    Non-coating region (13)    Positive electrode current collection terminal (31)    Negative electrode current collection terminal (32)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic capacitor has a base plate (7) which is mounted in a step portion that is formed in outer periphery of an inner bottom face of a bottomed cylinder exterior case (6). A capacitor element (1) is clamped with the base plate which is arranged in the inner bottom face of the exterior case and a sealing board (3). The opening edge portion of the exterior case is sealed by the sealing board.    USE - Electrolytic capacitor for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor element does not vibrate inside the electrolytic capacitor even under vibration stress load condition, since the capacitor element is clamped between base plate and sealing board and hence the rupture of electrode tab is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the internal structure of electrolytic capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    Electrode tab (2)    Sealing board (3)    Exterior case (6)    Base plate (7)
NOVELTY - The lamination tool (30) has a tension strength providing mechanism (50) that is connected at peripheral portion of a front substrate (5) so as to provide tension load towards outer side of a front substrate in surface direction and to deform front substrate elastically at the time of thermal expansion of front substrate. A locking mechanism (60) is connected at peripheral portion of front surface so as to restrict the movement of peripheral portion of front substrate at the time of heat shrink of front substrate.    USE - Lamination tool used during manufacture of solar cell module (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the solar cell module can be prevented at the time of manufacture, by providing the locking mechanism and tension strength providing mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lamination tool.    Front substrate (5)    Lamination tool (30)    Outer frame (31)    Tension strength providing mechanism (50)    Locking mechanism (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has equalization unit (2) that equalizes the voltage of unit cells (C1-Cn) that are connected in serial manner in assembled battery (BH) and a microcomputer (31) which controls the equalization unit. A stop circuit (34) detects the fall-off of the power supply voltage output from the power supply circuit (33) and generates a single pulse which is output with respect to equalization unit so as to stop its operation.    USE - Equalization apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of over-discharge in the assembled battery is prevented, when fall-off of the power supply voltage output from the power supply circuit is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the equalization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Equalization apparatus (1)    Equalization unit (2)    Microcomputer (31)    Power supply circuit (33)    Stop circuit (34)    Assembled battery (BH)    Unit cells (C1-Cn)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a fuel cell stack (16) which receives the supply of reactive gas and generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction. An electric power control unit (26) that controls the electric power converter (17) is provided at the high order than the converter in the vehicle compartment (C) provided at one end side of the vehicle's horizontal moving direction in the covered state with the control unit case (27). A communicating path (23) is formed to connect the case (22) that covers the converter.    USE - Fuel cell mounted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter is not exposed to hydrogen gas atmosphere, even if hydrogen gas slightly leaks out from the seal portion in the fuel cell stack at the time of electric power generation. The pressure fluctuation in the power converter storage case by temperature change is suppressed, so that the fall of internal pressure of the case is prevented, even if the lower portion of the vehicle housing sinks and the storage case is cooled when the vehicle is driven at the time of rainy weather. Penetration of water into the converter storage case can be reliably prevented. The cable connecting the converter and the control unit can be wired inside a pipe, so that effective usage of the narrow space under the vehicle floor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Vehicle housing (11)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Electric power converter (17)    Storage cases (21,22,27)    Communicating path (23)    Electric power control unit (26)    Vehicle compartment (C)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a source gas flow path that is formed between inner cylinder and outer cylinder. A mixed gas flow path is formed between water receiving unit and heat exchange board. The source gas flow path and interior space are connected through source gas ejection port arranged in outer cylinder. The interior space and mixed gas flow path are connected through mixed gas ejection port. A connection hole is provided in obstacle which divides mixed gas ejection port area and source gas ejection port area.    USE - Fuel treating apparatus of fuel cell system e.g. domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed gas with uniform temperature and constant ratio of source gas and water vapor can be equally supplied to modification unit, and fuel gas can be supplied stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional drawing of the fuel treating apparatus.    Mixed gas generation unit (100)    Modification unit (200)    Carbon monoxide removal unit (300)    Transformation unit (301)    Selective-oxidation unit (303)
NOVELTY - A modifier comprises outer cylinder (2), inner cylinder (3), oxidation air pipe (14) positioned at center part of inner cylinder, backup modification chamber which is formed between outer cylinder and inner cylinder, main modification chamber which is formed in inside of inner cylinder, and channel metal plate (3a, 14a) of 2 sheets which has flange (3b, 14b) on both sides.    USE - A modifier used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier has simple and stable oxidation air pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of modifier comprising outer cylinder.    Outer cylinder (2)    Inner cylinder (3)    Channel metal plate (3a, 14a)    Flange (3b, 14b)    Oxidation air pipe (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (R) comprises desulfurizer (1) which carries out desulfurization process of raw fuel gas which has hydrocarbon as main component and sulfur compound as odorization agent using normal temperature adsorption agent which adsorb sulfur compound, modifier (3) which produces reformed gas which modifies raw fuel gas, water-content detection sensor (6) which detects moisture level contained in raw fuel gas, and performance judging unit (8) which determines performance of desulfurizer based on detection result of water-content detection sensor.    USE - A fuel reformer used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of modifier with sulfur compound contained in raw fuel gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel reformer used for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Desulfurizer (1)    Modifier (3)    Water-content detection sensor (6)    Performance judging unit (8)    Fuel reformer (R)
NOVELTY - The equipment has an exhaust gas turbine (5) which transforms the kinetic energy of exhaust gas discharged from internal combustion engine (1) into rotational energy. An inverter (7) converts the electrical energy obtained with generator (6) into commercial frequency. A temperature sensor (8) detects the temperature of exhaust gas discharged from internal combustion engine. A control apparatus (9) performs variable control of the attack angle of turbine blade of exhaust gas turbine based on the exhaust gas temperature.    USE - Exhaust gas energy recovery equipment of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The variable control of the attack angle of turbine blade of exhaust gas turbine is performed so that exhaust gas resistance is reduced. Since the energy collected amount by exhaust gas turbine is controlled in the stable operating range of internal combustion engine, the optimal exhaust gas kinetic energy collection is achieved without malfunction of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust gas energy recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reciprocating motion internal combustion engine (1)    Exhaust gas turbine (5)    Generator (6)    Inverter (7)    Temperature sensor (8)    Control apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - A valve element (129) is moved within a valve main portion (101) for opening and closing a fluid nozzle. A spring (141) biases the valve element in the closing direction of the fluid nozzle. A notch is formed in fixation portion of the valve element and spring. The notch has a planar portion provided opposing the rotation direction of the valve element, that contacts the edge portion of the spring.    USE - Fluid control valve for fluid supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation of the valve element can be suppressed. The damage generated in the contact surface of the valve element and spring is prevented, hence the durability of the fluid control valve is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fluid control valve.    Fluid control valve (100)    Valve main portion (101)    Valve element (129)    Spring (141)    Spring pin (147)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a clutch to connect/disconnect torque transmission between drive sources and stepless transmission. An impact suppression unit suppresses vehicle impact produced with connection/disconnection operation by speed-change of stepless transmission.    USE - Control apparatus of vehicle e.g. parallel hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in front engine rear wheel (FR) hub lid vehicle, front engine front wheel drive (FF) hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of vehicle impact accompanied by the inertia change which is produced with connection/disconnection operation of torque transmission is suppressed efficiently, without controlling the drive source torque.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the impact suppression process performed by integrated controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a box cover (2) whose two sides are provided with lifting handles. The box cover is provided with a cover plate (3). A separating plate (11) is arranged in a box body (1). A groove (21) is arranged in the box cover for installing a copper joint (5). The separating plate divides an inner cavity of the box body into two rows with 5 branch cavities (12). The copper joint of the box cover includes an installing hole of a connection pole head. The installing hole is arranged on an inner side of the groove. Height (H) of the box body is 100 to 130 mm.    USE - Battery for a 20V 14A electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The installing hole is arranged on the inner side of the groove, thus avoiding impact breakage during transport and improving use reliability. The inner cavity of the box body is divided into two rows with branch cavities, thus shortening housing length and increasing effective capacity. The battery increases a continuous running route of the electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery for an electric bicycle.    Box body height (H)    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)    Cover plate (3)    Copper joint (5)    Separating plate (11)    Branch cavities (12)    Groove (21)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode welded with an anode collecting ring (4) that is connected with an upper cover explosion-proof component (2) through an anode connecting aluminum belt (3). An anode pole (1) is fixed with the upper cover explosion-proof component through a bolt. A cathode is welded with a cathode collecting ring (6). An insulated washer (7) is arranged between the cathode collecting ring and a steel shell body (9). Sealing glue (16) is provided between a cathode pole (8) and the steel shell body, where the cathode pole is not connected with the steel shell body.    USE - High-power lithium ion power battery for an electric motorcycle, a power assistant vehicle and a car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is featured with simple structure, long service life, high ratio energy and uncharged battery shell, so that the performance of the lithium ion battery is stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-power lithium ion power battery.    Anode pole (1)    Upper cover explosion-proof component (2)    Anode connecting aluminum belt (3)    Anode collecting ring (4)    Cathode collecting ring (6)    Insulated washer (7)    Cathode pole (8)    Steel shell body (9)    Sealing glue (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative terminal (3) penetrated into an upper cover (4), a cover insulation protection pad (5-2) and a horizontal plate of an electrode leader (1-2). The negative terminal is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate of the electrode leader. The upper cover is arranged at an upper end face of a battery shell (6). The upper cover is connected to the battery shell. A side wall of a metal sheet (7) is connected to a side wall of a horizontal plate of another electrode leader (1-1). An upper end face of the metal sheet connects a lower end face of the upper cover.    USE - Lithium ion power battery for supplying power for an electrical car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents electrochemical corrosion, and prevents spot and planar corrosion after utilization for a certain period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lithium ion power battery.    Electrode leaders (1-1, 1-2)    Negative terminal (3)    Upper cover (4)    Cover insulation protection pad (5-2)    Battery shell (6)    Metal sheet (7)
NOVELTY - The system generates electric power using solar panel array mounted in roof of van-type trailer such as semi trailer and charges the battery using the generated electric power. The length of solar panel is in the range of 1.14-2.2 m. The wirings of towing vehicle are connected to trailer through cable system.    USE - Charging system of towing vehicle such as truck used for towing van-type trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption and fuel consumption of towing vehicle can be reduced reliably.
NOVELTY - The device has a control chip controlled by operation of a user to read relation of various sensing emitters in a received high frequency signal and corresponding identity characteristic code, and storing the relation when a power supply unit adopts a battery to supply the electricity. A high-frequency receiving/sending unit is controlled by the chip, and receives the high frequency signal. An input/output signal unit is controlled by the chip, and provides a human-machine interaction interface to realize operation and alarm of the user.    USE - Tire pressure vehicle-mounted device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is independently provided with the battery, which is charged up by an electricity taking interface of an ignition port, such that the device basically realizes electric integration. The device makes a tire pressure monitoring system and the electricity taking interface of the ignition port easy to use, and easy to mount and debug, such that the device is easily accepted by a costumer and reaches great advance in business.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tire pressure vehicle-mounted device.
NOVELTY - The device has a semiconductor refrigerating plate installed on a car body for regulating temperature in a car, and a charging and discharging controller connected with a solar battery power generating device and a storage battery. The charging and discharging controller and a temperature sensor are connected with a controller that is connected with the refrigerating plate. The temperature sensor and a radiating fan are arranged in the car, where the fan is adhered with the refrigerating plate.    USE - Automobile i.e. car, temperature regulating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables decreasing temperature in the automobile in summer during parking period and increasing temperature in winter, so that the inner part of the automobile can be maintained at comfort temperature while starting the automobile. The device has energy-saving effect, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery is selected from a group consisting of a single-crystal silicon solar battery, a multi-crystal silicon solar battery, a non-crystal silicon solar battery, a thin film solar battery and a compound battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an automobile temperature regulating device.
NOVELTY - The frame has four upright posts whose lower ends and middle parts are provided with parallel slide passages whose sections are groove shaped. One end of groove bottom of each passage is provided with a lug boss, which is provided with a vertical screw hole coordinated with a bolt. Another end of the groove bottom of the passage is provided with an inclined block with a low inner part and a high outer part opposite to a horizontal connecting board between the upright posts. Bottom sides of the frame are provided with a hole coordinated with a ground angle bolt of a vehicle.    USE - Frame for mounting a vehicle storage battery group.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has reliable mounting and fixing function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle storage battery group mounting frame.
NOVELTY - A mixture containing precursor containing precious metal element and carrier having microwave absorptivity is prepared, and the carrier is supported in the state at which precursor is reduction-processed. The nanoparticles of noble metal are dispersed by microwave irradiation, and heat-processed. Thus, carrier is supported in noble metal catalyst.    USE - Supporting method of noble metal catalyst used for fuel cell system and exhaust-gas purification system.    ADVANTAGE - The noble metal catalyst supporting method is economically carried out without affecting environment.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises fuel cell (10) where reformed gas and combustible gas are supplied, modification part (22) which produces reformed gas, burner (21) which heats the modification part, thermal-medium circulation line (73), thermal-medium circulation unit to circulate thermal-medium, condenser which condenses water vapor in the combustible gas, temperature detector (65b) which detects temperature of the combustible gas and gas temperature controller which controls the temperature of the combustible gas.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Has short starting time, durability of burner is ensured, and has excellent electric power generation efficiency and heat exchange efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Burner (21)    Modification part (22)    Temperature detector (65b)    Thermal-medium circulation line (73)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor detects the temperature of combustion unit. A gas output unit outputs the oxidizing agent gas to burner. A detection unit detects the reduction in pressure loss of burner. A control instruction value is output to gas output unit based on target output amount of oxidizing agent gas and measured output amount of oxidizing agent gas. The temperature of combustion unit is reduced according to combustion instruction input to the burner. A blow-off detection unit detects the blow-off of burner, when reduction in pressure loss of burner is detected.    USE - Combustion apparatus of fuel cell system used in electric power generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The blow-off of burner can be detected reliably, without increasing the cost of combustion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The collector (11) has a spherical or cylindrical shaped metallic structure (2b) arranged in a resin base material (2a) such that a portion of metallic structure is exposed to the positive electrode side surface. The cross sectional area of the exposed portion of the metallic structure is smaller than the cross sectional area of the resin base material. The electroconductive filler such as carbon material with small particle size than metal particle is mixed with the resin base material.    USE - Catalyst for bipolar lithium ion secondary battery of assembled battery (claimed) used as motor driving power supply of vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in motorbike, three-wheeled vehicle, truck, bus, electric train, fuel-cell vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since a portion of metallic structure arranged in resin base material in exposed, the intercalation of lithium to the collector in charging/discharging can be prevented so as to ensure the electroconductivity of the perpendicular direction of collector. Hence the battery capacity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the collector for bipolar lithium ion battery.    Resin base material (2a)    Metallic structure (2b)    Collector (11)
NOVELTY - The collector has a resin layer having electroconductivity property that includes resin base material (2a), and a conductive portion (2b). The conductive portion is penetrated in the thickness direction of the base material, and arranged periodically. The value of area of conductive portion is 5-35% of entire area of the collector.    USE - Collector for bipolar batteries e.g. flat and cylindrical bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery structure used in vehicle (all claimed), hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle such as electric train, car, truck, bus, motorbike, and three-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in uninterruptible power system for electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin layer having preset electroconductivity and high resistivity in a surface direction is provided, short circuit current is suppressed and the heat generation at the time of short circuit is prevented. Hence durability of battery is improved. The conductive portion is penetrated in the thickness direction of the resin base material and arranged periodically so that the current distribution in the thickness direction of the collector is made uniform. Since value of area of conductive portion is 5-35% of entire area of collector, cost and size reductions can be enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the collector of lithium ion secondary battery.    Resin base material (2a)    Conductive portion (2b)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell involves contacting an electrolyte with a cation which becomes a heteropolyacid salt by bonding with a heteropolyacid ion, and contacting the electrolyte with the heteropolyacid ion.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as vehicle-mounted motive power source, fixation type small electric power generator, and power source for cogeneration systems. The electrolyte obtained by the method can be used for electrolytic membranes and electrodes used for water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor, and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses performance decrement by improving hydrogen-peroxide tolerance, reducing impurity ion having Fenton activity, and suppressing elution of precious metal element, as the heteropolyacid salt detoxifies hydrogen peroxide, captures impurity ions, and prevents elution of precious metal element. Since the heteropolyacid salt is poorly soluble, the salt can be maintained in the electrolytic membrane or electrode over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a negative electrode including a form of lithium; a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode; an electrolyte; a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and a current collector in the negative electrode, the current collector including a substrate material and a coating material on the surface of the substrate material, where the coating material does not include a form of lithium.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is less susceptible to dendrite formation.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a negative electrode including a form of lithium; a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode; a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and an electrolyte including a load leveling agent in contact with the negative electrode.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is less susceptible to dendrite formation and other undesired morphology changes.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a negative electrode including a form of lithium; a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode; a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and an electronically insulating moderator layer positioned between the negative electrode and the separator.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is less susceptible to the deleterious effects of increased temperature. It exhibits reduced internal self discharge when the separator function is compromised.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a negative electrode including a form of lithium; a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode; a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; a first active material in the positive electrode including a form of lithium; and a second active material in the positive electrode including a form of sulfur.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell exhibits reduced capacity fade due to internal discharge.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode; a separator positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode; an active material within the second electrode; and a variable volume reservoir in fluid connection with the active material, so that changes in the volume of the active material cause changes in volume of the variable volume reservoir.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell exhibits large volume changes during operation of the cell while reducing the likelihood of fracture of material within the cell.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: a first electrode; and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode including a substrate with active material and formed with interconnected chambers defined by a respective one of inwardly curving walls, and a form of lithium.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell provides the benefits of materials that exhibit large volume changes during operation of the cell while reducing passivation layer generation and accumulation of passivation layer sediment.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical metal-air cell comprises: a flexible fuel electrode for oxidizing a metal fuel; a flexible air electrode for absorbing and reducing gaseous oxygen; and an ionically conductive medium.    USE - The electrochemical metal-air cell is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical metal-air cell comprises: a flexible fuel electrode for oxidizing a metal fuel; a flexible air electrode for absorbing and reducing gaseous oxygen; and an ionically conductive medium comprising a low temperature ionic liquid having a melting point at or below 150 degrees C at 1 atm and contained in a space between the flexible fuel electrode and the air electrode for conducting ions for supporting the electrochemical reactions at the fuel and air electrodes; where the flexible fuel electrode and the flexible air electrode are arranged in a compacted non-linear configuration with an external surface of the air electrode exposed for absorbing gaseous oxygen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of operating an electrochemical metal-air cell, the cell comprising: (a) a fuel electrode for oxidizing a metal fuel; (b) an air electrode for absorbing and reducing gaseous oxygen; and (c) an ionically conductive medium comprising a low temperature ionic liquid having a melting point at or below 150 degrees C at 1 atm, the ionic liquid being contained in a space between the fuel electrode and the air electrode for conducting ions for supporting the electrochemical reactions at the fuel and air electrodes, where the ionic liquid contacts both the fuel electrode and the air electrode; the method comprising: oxidizing the metal fuel at the fuel electrode; reducing absorbed gaseous oxygen at the air electrode; and conducting ions within the ionic liquid for supporting the electrochemical reactions at the fuel electrode and air electrode; where the method is performed with the ionic liquid at a temperature at or above its melting point.
NOVELTY - Transitioning electrochemical cell stack between a power producing mode and a pumping mode comprises: operating an electrochemical cell stack in a power producing mode, comprising communicating a fuel flow in an anode chamber of the stack and communicating an oxidant flow in a cathode chamber of the stack; halting the oxidant flow and monitoring a voltage of the stack while the oxidant flow is halted; and in response to the voltage decreasing below a predefined threshold, transitioning the stack into an electrochemical cell pumping mode.    USE - The method is useful for transitioning electrochemical cell stack between power producing mode and pumping mode (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a system comprising: an oxidant source to provide an oxidant flow; a fuel source to provide a fuel flow; an electrochemical cell stack comprising an anode chamber and a cathode chamber; and a control subsystem adapted to: communicate the fuel flow in an anode chamber and communicate the oxidant flow in the cathode chamber in a power producing mode of the stack; halt the oxidant flow and monitor a voltage of the stack while the oxidant flow is halted; and in response to the voltage decreasing below a predefined threshold, transition the stack into an electrochemical cell pumping mode.
NOVELTY - Automobile wind-powered generator comprises wind blades and generator installed on support and arranged in the form of the following components fixed on stationary axis - stator-magnet, flanges, ball bearings and brushes, and rotor in the form of disks and polyhedral hollow prism with windings attached to prism from inside, rotating on hubs around axis. Blades are fixed by bolts or other type of detachable fixture on faces of prism at the angle to them with the possibility of their rotation by 90 degrees, and have springs, one end of which is connected to blade, and the second one is fixed to prism face. Spring are selected so that to provide for blades rotation in case of storm wind to a position, in which their surfaces are tightly pressed to surfaces of prism faces. Fixed axis is arranged in the form of pipe with hole for exit of wiring ends outside. In front of prism there is a conic nozzle attached, and in front of it - canopy arranged at the angle and fixed to cabin.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Invention provides for production of electric energy for self-sufficiency of automobiles converted for operation on electric motors. 18 dwg
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a measurement unit (3) that measures the impedance value or admittance value of fuel cell (2) to produce electric power when anode and cathode of fuel cell receive hydrogen and oxygen respectively. An estimation unit estimates that the hydrogen concentration of fuel cell is low when the measured impedance value is more than preset value.    USE - Hydrogen concentration estimation apparatus of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), hydrogen separation film type fuel cell (HMFC) used in fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration of fuel cell can be estimated accurately and efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Measurement unit (3)    Load (4)    Control apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a silicon-based active material film (3) formed on single-sided or double-sided rough surface of collector copper foil base material (5) in application amount of 1-18 g/m2. The surface of collector base material has surface roughness of 1 mu m or more measured based on JIS B0601-1994 point average roughness. The silicon-based active material film includes silicon hydride with hydrogen content of 0.1-30 atomic% with respect to active material film.    USE - Negative electrode is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as drive power supply for electronic device and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery provided with negative electrode has improved durability and excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) copper foil;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of negative electrode.    Heat-resistant layer, heat-resistant barrier film, rust-proof layer or silane-coupling process layer (2)    Silicon-based active material film (3)    Copper-based particles (4)    Collector copper foil base material (5)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an insulated body (200) formed of partitions (210) and having an open top structure. Each partition is mounted with two battery cells. Terminal connectors (310, 320) are positioned respectively at ends of the insulated body to connect anodes and cathodes of the battery cells mounted in the insulated body to anodes and cathodes of neighboring battery cells. A width adjustment unit (500) adjusts mounting widths of the partitions after mounting the battery cells. Electrode terminals of the battery cells are electrically connected to the terminal connectors.    USE - Battery cell voltage balancing device for a medium-to large-sized secondary battery module (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, personal digital assistant, digital camera, notebook computer, electric bicycle, electricity motorcycle, electro-mobile, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device connects two battery cells in parallel to minimize voltage difference between the battery cells. The device can conveniently perform the voltage balancing process in the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell voltage balancing device.    Battery cell voltage balancing device (100)    Insulated body (200)    Partitions (210)    Terminal connectors (310, 320)    Width adjustment unit (500)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell; a gas-liquid separator; a tank capable of containing the water separated by the gas-liquid separator; an outlet pipe including a venturi; a pressure regulation valve arranged in the outlet pipe to adjust pressure in the fuel cell; and an inlet pipe that draws the water contained in the tank into the venture or into an inlet portion located downstream of the pressure regulation valve in the outlet pipe.    USE - The fuel cell system is used to convert a source fuel into an electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system atomizes water, which is contained in a tank, and discharges the water from an outlet pipe without using a drain pump.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell; a gas-liquid separator that separates off-gas, which is discharged from the fuel cell, into water and gas; a tank capable of containing the water separated by the gas-liquid separator; an outlet pipe that discharges the gas separated by the gas-liquid separator out of the gas-liquid separator, the outlet pipe including a venturi; a pressure regulation valve arranged in the outlet pipe to adjust pressure in the fuel cell; and an inlet pipe that draws the water contained in the tank into the venture or into an inlet portion located downstream of the pressure regulation valve in the outlet pipe; where the water contained in the tank is drawn through the inlet pipe into the venturi to be atomized and discharged as atomized water from the outlet pipe; where the pressure regulation valve adjusts pressure downstream of the pressure regulation valve to be lower than pressure upstream of the pressure regulation valve to draw the water contained in the tank through the inlet pipe into the inlet portion in which the water is atomized into atomized water and discharged from the outlet pipe.
NOVELTY - The device has a power generating module including a miniature power generator and a fan unit having a rotating shaft and fan blades that extend outward from the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is connected with the miniature power generator. A wind collecting structure comprises a cover body, a wind inlet and a wind outlet. The wind collecting structure enables the fan blades and the rotating shaft to rotate along a fixing direction, so as to drive the miniature power generator to generate electricity.    USE - Miniature wind power generating device for a vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawings).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a miniature wind power generating device.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power plant has a controller (185) which is interconnected with a fuel cell stack (151). A storage control (200) with an electronic switch is gated on and off by a signal from the controller, during a transition selected from startup or shutdown of fuel cell power plant or reduction of power supplied by the power plant. The storage control is used to extract energy generated by the fuel cell stack in the form of an electrical output. The electrical output is provided to an energy storage device by limiting the maximum average voltage in the fuel cells during the transition.    USE - Fuel cell power plant for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By eliminating the need for an auxiliary load or other resistive voltage limiting device , the corrosion and performance decay in startup and shutdown or other power reduction transitions of fuel cell stacks are controlled and the energy in a fuel cell power plant is conserve. The fuel cell reactions during startup and shutdown or other power reduction transitions are controlled and the wasted energy is used in a fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell stack (151)    Output terminals (155,156)    Water pump (170)    Controller (185)    Storage control (200)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stacks (32) with a coolant inlet (45) and coolant outlet (33) which is arranged in upper and lower portion of the stack. A valve (36) is in fluid communication with the outlet for checking backflow of the coolant (48) into the coolant outlet.    USE - Circulation check system for fuel cell in automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is in fluid communication with outlet for checking backflow of coolant into coolant outlet, thus the valve closes and prevents gravity-induced circulation of coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the circulation check system.    Cell stack (32)    Coolant outlet (33)    Valve (36)    Coolant inlet (45)    Coolant (48)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has an insulation section which is arranged to an electrode tab and a terminal which is connected with the electrode tab. The front end side of the terminal is supported by a supporting section provided in the insulation section.    USE - Laminate type battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - since the insulation section is arranged to the electrode tab, the short circuit of the electrode tab can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminate type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laminated type battery.    Laminate type battery (2)    Flange (14)    Negative electrode terminal (24)    Negative electrode terminal supporting section (25)    Bolt inserting hole (211)
NOVELTY - The busbar (11) has regulating portion provided at edge of metal plate, with burr extending in direction opposite to inserting direction in which busbar is inserted into case (21). The regulating portion comes in contact with portion of inner wall of case so as to regulate position of busbar. A connected portion has burr extending in inserting direction, and is arranged so as not to contact inner wall of case.    USE - Busbar used in board for connecting battery (claimed) used in hybrid car, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the busbar can prevent the generation of burr-scratched resin powder by preventing the burr projecting towards the busbar accommodating portion from scratching the wall surface of the accommodating portion when inserted into the busbar accommodating portion, the occurrence of the conduction failure by the burr-scratched resin powder and heating of the battery attributed to the conduction failure are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the busbar.    Busbar (11)    Shorn portion (12K)    Case (21)    Tapered guide (22D)    Projecting abutment portion (D1)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) comprises a stack (2) of flat cells (3). Edges of adjacent cooling sheets (4) in the battery unit are bent through an angle, all in the same direction. They partially overlap each other, forming directed nozzle gaps. The angle through which the edges are bent is 45 degrees - 90 degrees , being preferably in the range 70 degrees - 85 degrees . In a battery unit with at least two adjacent stacks, edges lying opposite each other are bent approximately in the same direction. Adjacent to the bent-over edges, each cooling sheet has a wavy profile. This prevents cells lying against the cooling sheets from sliding to the edge.    USE - A battery unit for e.g. an electric vehicle, comprising a stack of lithium ion cells interleaved with cooling sheets    ADVANTAGE - The new design provides improved protection against effects of gas release and flame formation. Any gases or flames leaving an individual faulty cell are deflected to the side, protecting the other cells. The danger of a chain reaction in which all cells become damaged is prevented. In this way, a low cost strategy results in a battery unit with substantially-increased reliability. The construction is suitable for lithium ion cells with welded plastic sheet envelopes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    battery unit (1)    stack (2)    flat cells (3)    edges of adjacent cooling sheets (4)
NOVELTY - The carrier arrangement has a locking element (AE1), which is transferred in direction of surface-normal opposite to surface sections (F11,F12). A form closure (D1,BE,DA) of the locking element is arranged opposite to a post (PF). Another form closure (GS) of the locking element is arranged opposite to a liaison vehicle. The form closures are producible in different heights concerning to the post or the liaison vehicle.    USE - Carrier arrangement for solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - The form closure of the locking element is arranged opposite to a liaison vehicle, where form closures are producible in different heights concerning to the post or the liaison vehicle, and hence ensures improved carrier arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded view of a carrier arrangement.    Locking element (AE1)    Bearing surface (AF)    Form closures (BE,D1,DA,GS)    Surface sections (F11,F12)    Post (PF)
NOVELTY - The method involves covering a heat load demand exceeding a pre-determined value of a heat load (1) of a block-type thermal power station (4). A rotational speed of a mechanical power source is controlled by a control unit (11), where another rotational speed of the power source is smaller than a maximum rotational speed. Maximum power is supplied by the power source at the maximum rotational speed during operation. A generator (6) is uncoupled from a power network by the control unit such that the former rotational speed deviating from the latter rotational speed is adjusted.    USE - Method for covering a heat load and/or an electrical load by a block-type thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is uncoupled from the power network by the control unit such that the former rotational speed deviating from the latter rotational speed is adjusted, thus enabling the mechanical power source to operate at various levels of speeds without requiring additional components for production of a constant rotational speed or a constant electrical frequency, and hence compensating heat points in the thermal power station.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mechanical power source is designed as a diesel engine or a petrol engine or a gas turbine, and the generator is designed as a synchronous generator or an induction generator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for covering a heat load and/or an electrical load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for covering a heat load and/or an electrical load by a block-type thermal power station.    Heat load (1)    Electrical load (2)    Block-type thermal power station (4)    Generator (6)    Control unit (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a battery (2) cooled by integration into a coolant circuit of a vehicle air-conditioning system. A power electronic unit (3) controls functions of the battery. The battery and the power electronic unit are arranged in a battery module (11) outside an engine compartment (9) of the vehicle. The battery module is arranged in a rear end of the vehicle and above a rear axle (8) of the vehicle. A coolant compressor (5) is integrated in the battery module for compressing a coolant of the coolant circuit.    USE - Hybrid vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery and the power electronic unit are arranged in a battery module outside the engine compartment of the vehicle, thus reducing installation area for components of the vehicle in a favorable manner, and hence reducing cost for installation of the vehicle and facilitating maintenance and exchange of the battery. The components of the vehicle are connected with a transmission using a cable connection in a simple manner, thus reducing complexity, cost and probability of failure of the connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hybrid vehicle and a battery module.    Battery (2)    Power electronic unit (3)    Coolant compressor (5)    Rear axle (8)    Engine compartment (9)    Hybrid vehicle (10)    Battery module (11)
NOVELTY - The remote monitoring system (1) has a monitoring terminal (4) that collects the performance data of power generation equipment (2). A remote monitoring center (5) receives the performance data from the monitoring terminal, and performs abnormality diagnosis of power generation equipment. The monitoring terminal collects the steady operation data of the power generation equipment after start-up operating period.    USE - Remote monitoring system for monitoring power generation equipment used for co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring terminal collects the steady operation data of the power generation equipment after start-up operating period. Hence the abnormality of the power generation equipment can be detected rapidly and appropriately. The power generation equipment can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the remote monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Remote monitoring system (1)    Power generation equipment (2)    Monitoring terminal (4)    Remote monitoring center (5)    Communication line (81)
NOVELTY - The system (FCS) has oxidant gas supply system (ASS) with oxidant gas supply channel (AS3) to supply oxidant gas to fuel cell (FC). An oxidation off-gas flow path (AS4) discharges oxidation gas passing through the fuel cell. A compressor (AS2) discharges oxidant gas through the channel. A cutoff valve (A2) provided in oxidation off-gas flow path is closed, and compressor is reversed so that oxidant gas in fuel cell is supplied through the channel. The cutoff valve (A1) is closed, and compressor is stopped after discharging oxidant gas, so that system is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cutoff valve provided in the oxidation off-gas flow path is closed, and the compressor is reversed so that oxidant gas is sucked out from the fuel cell. Since the cutoff valve in the supply channel is closed, and the compressor is stopped, the state in which the oxidant gas is removed can be maintained while eliminating backflow of oxidant gas, and catalyst deterioration can be prevented. Since need for maintaining the preset supply pressure of fuel gas in fuel system is eliminated, the influence affecting the cell of anode side and cathode side can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Cutoff valves (A1,A2)    Compressor (AS2)    Oxidant gas supply channel (AS3)    Oxidation off-gas flow path (AS4)    Oxidant gas supply system (ASS)    Fuel cell (FC)    Fuel cell system (FCS)
NOVELTY - The inner catalyst layers (21,31) are formed on both sides of an electrolytic membrane (1) and reinforcement films (8A,8B) are arranged in an exposure region (1') formed at the periphery of the electrolytic membrane. The outer catalyst layers (22,32) are formed in the space formed at the edge near the lamination location of the reinforcement films. A membrane electrode assembly (4) is formed on electrolytic membrane and gas diffusion layers (5A,5B) and gas flow paths (6A,6B) are formed at the sides of the membrane electrode assembly for forming fuel cell (10).    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive contact pressure can be inhibited and electric power generation performance can be improved while increasing the electric power generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Exposure region (1')    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Gas diffusion layers (5A,5B)    Gas flow paths (6A,6B)    Fuel cell (10)    Inner catalyst layers (21,31)    Outer catalyst layers (22,32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (154) generates electrical energy and heat energy through chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. A heat exchanger (156) collects heat energy generated by the fuel cell using hot/cold water stored in storage tank (150). The electric power generation process performed by the fuel cell is stopped when pressure of hot/cold water in storage tank is less than preset pressure. A conveying pump (226) is set to supply water having pressure higher than preset pressure, to the storage tank when power failure and suspension of water supply are detected.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The usage efficiency of the electric power generation system can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (100)    Storage tank (150)    Fuel cell (154)    Heat exchanger (156)    Water supply portion (182)    Conveying pump (226)
NOVELTY - An amount of hydrogen gas existed within circulation path is computed based on amount of nitrogen gas permeated to anode electrode. An amount of hydrogen gas permeated from anode electrode to cathode electrode is calculated based on humidity of electrolytic membrane and amount of nitrogen gas permeated from cathode electrode to anode electrode. The hydrogen gas consumption is calculated by adding amount of hydrogen gas used for power generation, amount of hydrogen gas existed within circulation path, amount of hydrogen gas permeated from anode electrode to cathode electrode.    USE - Hydrogen gas consumption calculation method used in fuel cell system for vehicle, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas consumption can be calculated easily and efficiently by simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relationship between gas permeability and current density. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The air cell (10) has an electrolyte layer (3) formed between an air electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2) which is positioned below rather than the air electrode. The electrolyte layer is comprised by a gel-like polymer holding electrolyte solution. A fluorine solvent (5) is positioned by the upper surface of the air electrode, and the electrolyte layer is comprised such that permeation of fluorine solvent is prevented.    USE - Air cell used in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle, portable information-technology equipment, power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The infiltration of the solvent to the negative electrode side can be prevented, and enough amount of oxygen can be supplied to the air electrode, so that performance of the air cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air cell.    Air electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Fluorine solvent (5)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has extended portions (10) having expansion chambers (14,16) positioned, into which hydrogen containing gas is introduced. The merging units (12) are formed for merging hydrogen containing gas with the cathode gas discharged from the fuel cell. The communication holes (24,26) of extended portions are formed in the surface facing the surface in which the communication holes (20a,20b) of merging units are formed, during discharge of hydrogen containing gas to the merging units.    USE - Waste gas dilution apparatus of fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of hydrogen containing gas flowing through the communication holes can be reduced and hydrogen concentration can be reduced reliably. Thus, hydrogen containing gas can be fully diluted, without the possibility of discharging high concentration hydrogen gas in the atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste gas dilution apparatus.    Extended portion (10)    Merging unit (12)    Expansion chambers (14,16)    Communication holes of merging units (20a,20b)    Communication holes of extended portions (24,26)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative terminal plates (30,40) are arranged at the lower and upper sides of a fuel cell stack (10). An end plate (60) is arranged on positive terminal plate. A through-hole (17) for negative electrode terminal is provided in each fuel cell provided in fuel cell stack. The through-holes (47,67) for negative electrode terminal are provided in positive terminal plate and end plate respectively and are arranged corresponding to through hole (17). A through-hole (68) for positive electrode terminal is provided in end plate.    USE - Structure of fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring management of high tension cable inside the fuel cell stack can be performed easily so that simple structured fuel cell stack provided with waterproof property is constructed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Through-holes for negative terminal (17,47,67)    Positive and negative terminal plates (30,40)    End plate (60)    Through hole for positive electrode terminal (68)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical hydrogen pump unit (12) has cathode and anode flow paths provided opposing sides of electrolytic membrane of fuel cells (10,11). The fuel cell has impurity condensation unit with water quantity adjustment unit to maintain water quantity in cathode flow path. A hydrogen circulation unit is provided for adding hydrogen extracted from hydrogen exit of condensation unit, in anode gas supplied by electric power generation unit. The heating unit is controlled during lack of moisture content in electrolytic membrane, so that water in cathode flow path is vaporized.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of fuel cell is performed in non-humidification state, as the water in cathode flow path of electrochemical hydrogen pump unit is vaporized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cells (10,11)    Electrochemical hydrogen pump unit (12)    End plate (27)    Hydrogen tank (30)
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the driving state of fuel cell (1) based on voltage of fuel cell. A judgment unit judges whether oxygen consumed by cathode based on driving state of fuel cell. A control unit controls the fuel gas circulation system. The operation of fuel cell deterioration prevention control unit is started after stopping the air supply to fuel cell at the time of stopping the operation of fuel cell system. The control unit stops the fuel gas circulation system after judging the oxygen consumption of cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be stopped effectively without degrading the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Radiator fan (18)    Temperature sensor (19)    Voltage sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a positive electrode (2) consists of activated charcoal and a negative electrode (3) consists of carbon material on surface of the collectors (2a,3a). A separator (4) is inserted between positive electrode and negative electrode by winding or laminating an element (1). The element and the electrolyte solution for drive are accommodated in the surface of positive and negative electrodes in bottomed exterior case (6). The carbon atom in carbon material of negative electrode is coupled with fluorine atom.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used as regenerative brake and electrical storage device of electronic device, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction with solvent of lithium ion or electrolyte solution can be suppressed, the generation of film formed on the surface of carbon material can be suppressed and the internal resistance of the electrochemical resistance can be suppressed by using the carbon material of the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial notch perspective view of the electrochemical capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Collectors (2a,3a)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Exterior case (6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (10) arranged on a positive electrode collector (11), has a positive electrode active material made of activated charcoal. A negative electrode (12) arranged on a negative electrode collector (13), contains a lithium ion made of negative electrode active material made of one among silicon, silicon oxide or silicon containing alloy. The film thickness of negative electrode active material in which occlusion and discharge are achieved reversibly, is 10mm or less than 10mm. An electrolyte solution is formed of vinylene carbonate or its derivative.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. coin-shaped electrical storage device for use in hybrid vehicle, mobile communication apparatus, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and portable electronic device. Can also be used in notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, emergency electrical storage system for apartment house, offpeak electrical power storage system, and for use in thermal power generation, wind-powered electricity generation and fuel cell electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device which is excellent in high output and high capacity, can be charged/discharged at high speed. The electrical storage device is excellent in repetition charging/discharging lifetime characteristics. The workability of the small-sized electrical storage device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the coin-shaped electrical storage device.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode collector (13)    Sealing board (15)    Gasket (16)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (10) is arranged on positive electrode collector (11). Positive electrode is provided with activated carbon and positive electrode active material having anion containing organic compound. Negative electrode (12) having lithium ion and negative electrode active material, is arranged on negative electrode collector (13). Electrolyte solution containing fluorinated carbon is provided. Negative electrode active material is made of silicon, silicon containing alloy, and silicon oxide. Thickness of negative electrode active material is 10 mu m or less.    USE - Electrical storage device. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electrical/electronic device, portable electronic device such as mobile communication apparatus, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, uninterruptible power supply, general household, emergency electrical storage system for apartment house, off-peak electric power electrical storage system, wind-powered electricity generation application, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cycling characteristics of charging/discharging and output characteristic of electrical storage device can be improved. The electrical storage device can be charged/discharged at high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin-shaped electrical storage device.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode collector (13)    Separator (14)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a magnetic core (10) whose outer periphery is wound by a coil (11). The coil has a main coil portion (11A) and a sub coil portion (11B). A branch portion (11w) is provided in the middle of the coil. The number of turns provided in the sub coil portion is fewer than number of turns provided in the main coil portion.    USE - Reactor used in component of direct current (DC)-DC converter used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured reactor is constructed easily and efficiently while increasing the productivity. The soft switching operation can be performed effectively in addition to voltage rise or voltage drop operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Magnetic core (10)    Coil (11)    Main coil portion (11A)    Sub coil portion (11B)    Branch portion (11w)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has a magnetic core (10) consisting of an inner core (10i) arranged inside a coil (11), outer core (10o) arranged outside the coil and a connection core (10c) arranged at the end surface of the coil. The coil consists of a main coil (12) and a subcoil (13) arranged separately on the outer periphery of the inner core. One end of the main coil is joined with one end of the subcoil.    USE - Reactor for direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the reactor is made small by providing magnetic core common to both the main coil forming reactor for smoothing and subcoil forming reactor for resonance. The reactor is assembled easily with excellent productivity by arranging both the main coil and subcoil on the inner side core. The soft switching is performed in addition to the voltage step up or voltage step down operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the schematic structure of the reactor.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactor (1A)    Magnetic core (10)    Connection core (10c)    Inner core (10i)    Outer core (10o)    Coil (11)    Main coil (12)    Subcoil (13)
NOVELTY - A gas fuel vehicle includes a connection piping (60) connecting the space outside the vehicle to the space around a coupling (58) between the receptacle (12) and filling line (14) to enable detection of gas leak in the vehicle interior from outside. The space around the coupling is defined by a cover (16).    USE - Gas fuel vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detector can sense gas leak in the vehicle interior from outside the vehicle with sufficient precision, improving workability of gas leak check and avoiding restrictions imposed on the detector from the layout of the vehicle interior. Use of shorter connection piping improves assembling of such piping to the vehicle interior. Gas leak check can also be executed on another vehicle such as a ship or aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the lid box of the gas fuel vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Receptacle (12)    Filling line (14)    Cover (16)    Coupling (58)    Connection piping (60)
NOVELTY - The injector (10) has an injector main portion (12) that injects fuel, which is held by a holder (50) at the downstream along the fuel-injection direction. A gasket (69) is interposed between the injector main portion and the holder to prevent leakage of fuel.    USE - Injector for fuel cell power generating device mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the sealing force can be prevented and the leakage of the fuel can be prevented reliably while suppressing the abnormal increase in the fuel pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the injector.    Injector (10)    Injector main portion (12)    Side terminal (22)    Holder (50)    Gasket (69)
NOVELTY - The plate has a bipolar plate body composed of a cathode plate and an anode plate. A flow guide groove and a conductive ridge are arranged on the bipolar plate body. A flow channel hole is formed on the bipolar plate body. A side surface of the bipolar plate body is fixed with an insulating block coating material i.e. epoxy resin material.    USE - Fuel battery bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery efficiently prevents short circuit between battery sets when rainwater is spattered to a surface of a galvanic pile or when the galvanic pile is submerged by the rainwater. The plate ensures safe operation of a fuel battery pile under a special environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel battery bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) generates electricity from wind power while the vehicle is in motion. The blades (3) are mounted on shaft (4) located in frontal region of vehicle such that blades and shaft are rotated together about axis transverse to vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. car, trains, coaches, etc. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recharging of batteries is permitted when the vehicle is in motion, hence the range of electrically powered vehicle is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side-view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Blades (3)    Shaft (4)    Battery pack (6)    Motor (7)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a Global system for mobile communication module, and a data storage module connected with a CPU module i.e. advanced reduced instruction set computer machine-7 type single chip. A Controller area network (CAN) bus receiver/sender is connected with an electric automobile storage battery, a motor and an electrically-controlled system through a CAN network of an electric automobile. The CAN bus receiver/sender is connected with an engine of the automobile through the CAN network.    USE - Microcomputer electric automobile remote monitoring terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is inexpensive and stable and occupies less space and consumes less power by using the CAN bus technology and the advanced reduced instruction set computer machine-7 type single chip (ARM7) signal chip, so that the application range of the terminal is expanded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a microcomputer electric automobile remote monitoring terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas is purified by raising purity of hydrogen of hydrogen gas by introducing hydrogen gas containing impurity in gas filtration tank used as ultrapure water tank which has ultrapure water phase, and allowing ultrapure water phase to pass through.    USE - Purification of hydrogen gas for hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus (claimed). Can also be used as clean-energy source for manufacture of ammonia, methanol or silicon for semiconductors, optical fiber, fuel cell for fixation, fuel cell for motor vehicles, domestic fuel cell, portable fuel cell, hydrogen fuel engines, hydrogen fuel turbines, household field, and industries e.g. steel industry, automobile industry, semiconductor industry, electronic industry, chemical industry and petroleum refining.    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive, safe and efficient, and highly purifies hydrogen gas containing impurity in large quantities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus.    Hydrogen producing tank (1)    Hydrogen gas connecting pipe (9)    Primary hydrogen gas filtration tank (10)    Ultrapure water layer (11)    Highly purified hydrogen gas connecting pipe (14)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery is formed by winding or laminating a positive electrode and a negative electrode through a separator (15). The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material comprising primary lithium compound and secondary lithium compound.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as drive power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacity maintenance factor even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery is formed by winding or laminating a positive electrode and a negative electrode through a separator. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material comprising primary lithium compound (Lix1M11-y1M2y1Si1-zAzO4, where M1 is nickel, cobalt, iron, copper, manganese or titanium, M2 is iron, lithium, aluminum, magnesium or boron, A is phosphorus, germanium, boron, vanadium, aluminum or arsenic, x1 is 0-2, y1 is 0-0.3 and z is 0-0.2) and secondary lithium compound (Lix2Ni1-y2M3y2O2, where M3 is lithium, cobalt, manganese, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, boron, vanadium or iron, x2 is 0-1 and y2 is 0-0.7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (11)    Negative electrode active material layer (12)    Positive electrode collector (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging the carbon mixture (b) and binder from small diameter ejection openings at front end of flat nozzle (3). The linear strips of carbon mixture of predetermined thickness are adhered on the surface of the electrode conveyed with conveyance portion (5), by compressing with a squeegee (6).    USE - Method for manufacturing coated electrode for lead acid battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Since the carbon mixture layer is coated by compression bonding, the peeling of the adhered layer is suppressed and the fall of the reliability of the battery can be suppressed efficiently. Hence the durability of the battery can be extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flat nozzle for manufacturing of coated electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the coated electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Material supply tank (1)    Supply pipe (2)    Flat nozzle (3)    Conveyance portion (5)    Squeegee (6)    Carbon mixture (b)
NOVELTY - The projector (10) has a controller (50) for controlling a charging destination of electricity generated from a solar panel (40), and a charger (60) for electrically storing the electricity for the projector. The controller is connected with the charger. The solar panel is arranged on a heavy machine.    USE - Projector for use as an illuminating device in a vehicle and a heavy machine (all claimed) during nighttime operation and construction.    ADVANTAGE - The projector is environment-friendly and can be moved easily. The projector is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a projector.    Projector (10)    Battery (11)    Solar panel (40)    Controller (50)    Charger (60)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has mutually piled exterior films (21A) having exterior portion (20) mutually-airtightly joined in junction portion (22) formed in each outer-periphery edge. A hole-opening (26) penetrated to exterior film is formed in positions other than center position in area in which non-joined portion (24) is formed. A seal portion (25) is formed so that hole-opening is surrounded and exterior films are joined mutually.    USE - Lamination exterior electrical storage device for use in electric vehicle, portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination exterior electrical storage device can reliably discharge a liquid spill that produce the gas from a specific portion of seal portion even if gas is emitted inside exterior portion. Since the whole seal portion does not peel easily, the high airtightness in exterior portion is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the lamination exterior electrical storage device.    Lamination exterior electrical storage device (10)    Exterior portion (20)    Exterior films (21A)    Junction portion (22)    Non-joined portion (24)    Seal portion (25)    Hole-opening (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has silicon cross-beam (13) that is fixed to cantilever form. A piezoelectric element (15) is fixed to silicon cross-beam. An extraction unit like electric wires (16,17) is provided to extract electrical energy from the piezoelectric element. The silicon cross-beam is provided with protection nitride film on its surface.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for pneumatic-pressure sensor used in tire pressure monitoring system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electric power generating apparatus is improved. The cost of the electric power generating apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of silicon element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the electric power generating apparatus.    Electric power generating apparatus (10)    Fixing base (12)    Silicon cross-beam (13)    Piezoelectric element (15)    Electric wires (16,17)
NOVELTY - The tire rotation force utilization type electric power generation system has generators producing electrical energy by converting mechanical kinetic energy produced by a rotating driving wheel of motor vehicle into electrical energy. All the generators are attached to a single drive shaft. The number of generators is increased or decreased according to the required electric power generation amount. The generators are used to produce three phase alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) voltage in the range of 0-660V.    USE - Tire rotation force utilization type electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is generated quickly on the spot during the generation of disaster such as natural disaster or man-made disaster for ensuring electric power required for rescue operation and the rescue operation is performed quickly on the spot for saving the life of disaster victims. The independent power generation is possible even in a desert and damp area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the tire rotation force utilization type electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production filling apparatus comprises modification part (12) which modifies fuel containing town gas or liquefied petroleum gas to produce hydrogen rich gas, hydrogen purification part which separates hydrogen from hydrogen rich gas produced by modification part to obtain hydrogen gas, storage part which stores hydrogen gas separated by hydrogen purification part, and hydrogen gas supply part which supplies hydrogen gas to hydrogen storage alloy cylinder of domestic fuel cell of electric wheelchair or electrically driven cart.    USE - A hydrogen production filling apparatus for hydrogen cylinder of domestic fuel cell of electric wheelchair and electrically driven cart used in general household e.g. houses and store.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus easily supplies hydrogen used as fuels to electric wheelchair and electrically-driven cart.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen production filling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Desulfurization device (11)    Modification part (12)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (13)    Inverter (14)    Heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizer (11) is deaerated by filling process which fills desulfurizer with raw material of hydrocarbon type liquid containing sulfur, heat-deairing process which makes gas adhering to carrier (12) detach from carrier, discharging gas which heated raw material from desulfurizer, and removing gas from desulfurizer which desulfurizes raw material. The desulfurizer has heater (13) which heats raw material, and carrier which carries desulfurizing agent.    USE - Deaeration of desulfurizer for desulfurization (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method discharges gas adhering to carrier without requiring large-scale apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) desulfurization method; and    (2) modification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of the modification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification system (1)    Desulfurizer (11)    Carrier (12)    Heater (13)    Modifier (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has container (11) for accommodating nonaqueous electrolyte liquid (LQ) and electrode group (14) containing positive and negative electrodes which are stacked through separator. A moisture absorber (15) for absorbing moisture content in nonaqueous electrolyte liquid, is made of salt formative substance for forming poorly soluble salt and made of fluorine which does not generate neutralization reaction and hydrogen fluoride in nonaqueous electrolyte liquid. The moisture absorber is placed in container, by immersing inside nonaqueous electrolyte liquid.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture content control condition at the time of battery manufacturing can be relieved, the energy consumption and battery manufacturing cost can be reduced. The influence of moisture content mixed in non-aqueous electrolyte liquid can be inhibited over a long period of time. The battery performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Electrode group (14)    Moisture content absorber (15)    Nonaqueous electrolyte liquid (LQ)
NOVELTY - The device has inlet port (12) and exhaust port (22) formed in housing (11). A ventilating fan (15) discharges the air inside the housing, through the exhaust port. An electric heater (13) heats the gas introduced from the inlet port. The electric power is supplied to electric heater when the temperature of housing is less than predetermined temperature. The discharge rate of air is reduced when the fan is operated.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for fuel cell power generating system used in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the discharge rate of the air from the ventilating fan is reduced when the temperature inside the housing is less than predetermined temperature, the transferring rate of heat from the exhaust port is reduced. Hence the energy required to prevent freezing of device can be reduced. Since electric power is supplied to electric heater when the temperature of housing is less than predetermined temperature, temperature of housing is maintained so that freezing condition can be eliminated. Since air flowing into the housing is heated to appropriate temperature, operation state of apparatus is securable even when the apparatus is operated under cold climate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (11)    Inlet port (12)    Electric heater (13)    Ventilating fan (15)    Exhaust port (22)
NOVELTY - The system has entrance-side and exit-side sealing valves (30,32) that are arranged in the oxidant gas supply and exhaust passages (20,22) respectively. A pressures sensor (P1) is arranged in oxidant gas supply path between filter (18) and entrance-side sealing valve. The pressure sensor (P2) is arranged in gas flow path between entrance-side and exit-side sealing valves. A judgment process unit (76) is provided to judge the failure of the entrance-side or exit-side sealing valves based on the time change of the pressure detected by the pressure sensors.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the entrance-side or exit-side sealing valves can be judged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Filter (18)    Oxidant gas supply passage (20)    Oxidant gas exhaust passage (22)    Entrance-side sealing valve (30)    Exit-side sealing valve (32)    Judgment process unit (76)    Pressure sensors (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has insulator holding portion (11) which holds insulator (43) in an end. A bending portion (14) is formed between core wire holding portion (12) holding core wire (42) and connection portion (13) connected with specific electric circuit. The connection portion is positioned in uppermost end of the terminal. An intermediate portion (15) positioned upwards with respect to bending portion, is provided between core wire holding portion and bending portion.    USE - Terminal of battery (claimed) of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of liquid into covered wire from clearance gap between core wire and insulator can be suppressed. Generation of problem of corrosion of core wire, failure of electric equipment connected to the covered wire can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the terminal.    Terminal (10)    Insulator holding portion (11)    Core wire holding portion (12)    Connection portion (13)    Bending portion (14)    Intermediate portion (15)    Core wire (42)    Insulator (43)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has holding portions (1,12) for holding an insulator and a core wire, and a connection portion connected with an electric circuit formed at either ends of the terminal. A hollow tube shaped structure (50) having small and large diameter portions (51,52) formed covering the holding portions. An intermediate portion (15) between the holding portions is fluid-tightly attached to the small diameter portion of the cover structure.    USE - Terminal of battery (claimed) of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents invasion of liquid into the covered wire effectively by attaching small diameter portion of cover structure of insulator and core wire holding portions fluid-tightly with intermediate portion of holding portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the terminal of battery.    Terminal (10)    Insulator holding portion (11)    Core-wire holding portion (12)    Connection portion (13)    Intermediate portion (15)    Core wire (42)    Insulator (43)    Cover structure (50)    Small diameter portion (51)    Large diameter portion (52)
NOVELTY - The lithium sulfur battery has a negative electrode (16) and positive electrode (20) provided with negative electrode active material and positive electrode active material containing sulfur. A metal-sulfide made separator (19) provided with insulating inorganic porous portion is placed between the negative and positive electrodes. An electrolyte solution is provided between the positive electrode and the separator provided with a hole. The insulating inorganic porous portion is made of aluminum, silicon, magnesium and zirconium.    USE - Lithium sulfur battery used in e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in lithium sulfur battery of coin type, button type, sheet type, stack type, cylindrical type, flat type, square type, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the metal-sulfide made separator provided with insulating inorganic porous portion is placed between the negative and positive electrodes, the battery capacity can be increased effectively. The separator can prevent the diffusion of sulfide ions to the negative electrode side so that the self discharge at the negative electrode side can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of the evaluation cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylindrical substrate (12)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (19)    Positive electrode (20)    Cover (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has brazing materials (5a,5b) to seal an opening portion of exterior case (3) or terminal board of electrode extraction portion. The to-be-heated layer (1c) having specific resistance or magnetization rate larger than collector of the electrode extraction unit is formed in the brazing material at the location in a state contacting with electrode extraction portion joined by brazing material, terminal board or exterior case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. electrochemical capacitor used in hybrid-car, fuel cell vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the to-be-heated layer having specific resistance or magnetization rate larger than that of collector of the electrode extraction unit is formed in brazing material at specific location, the thermal damage to the separator in the element at the time of brazing the element can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Positive electrode edge portion (1b)    Induction to-be-heated layer (1c)    Metal terminal board (2)    Exterior case (3)    Brazing materials (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has a terminal main structure (10) that is connected to an electrode of an assembled battery (3). An interference prevention element (20) is mounted in terminal main structure. An internal thread unit is screwed into an external thread unit. The front end of external thread unit is set facing the end surface of battery. An attaching unit is arranged between the end surfaces of the battery. A wall unit is arranged between the front end of the external thread unit and end surface of battery.    USE - Terminal for battery module such as lithium ion secondary battery module mounted in electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The wall unit of interference prevention element is arranged between the front end of the external thread unit and end surface of battery. Hence the possibility of screwing of external thread into internal thread can be prevented. The damage to the terminal can be prevented. The generation of short circuit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical connection of battery in the module.    Terminal (1)    Bag-like outer cover structure (2a)    Assembled battery (3)    Terminal main structure (10)    Interference prevention element (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (10) and a direct current (DC)-DC converter (50) connected to an electrical storage apparatus (40) connected to inverter (60) of electric motor (70). The excessive air from a three-way valve (95) is exhausted to an exhaust pipe (90) when the three-way valve adjusts the air quantity supplied to the fuel cell by an air compressor (700) to drive electric motor.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of fuel cell system is improved by appropriately controlling the fuel cell by adjusting excessive air supplied to the fuel cell. The number of components used in fuel cell system is reduced so that space occupied by the components is reduced. Hence, degree of arrangement of other components is improved. The control unit of fuel cell system performs fail-safe process that closes the clutch mechanism and drives the air compressor with electric motor so that driving at the time of failure of electric motor for air compressor is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control apparatus of fuel cell; and    (2) control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of vehicle which mounts fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrical storage apparatus (40)    DC-DC converter (50)    Inverter (60)    Electric motor (70)    Exhaust pipe (90)    Three-way valve (95)    Air compressor (700)
NOVELTY - A magnetic-separation process for removing magnetically attracted components is carried out using magnet, to manufacture hydrogen storage alloy powder.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy powder used as negative electrode active material for battery mounted in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles (all claimed), digital still camera, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy powder effectively prevents short circuit of battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte containing a quaternary ammonium salt, and a linear sulfone.    USE - Electrolyte solution for electrochemical elements e.g. electrochemical capacitor and electrical-double-layer capacitor (all claimed) used in hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for secondary batteries and dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent performance characteristics even in low-temperature environment, and high withstand voltage. The electrolyte solution provides electrochemical elements having excellent stability even when used at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte containing a quaternary ammonium salt of formula (I), and a linear sulfone of formula: R15S(=O)2R16.    R1=1-10C monovalent hydrocarbyl optionally having halogen atom, hydroxyl group, nitro group, cyano group, and/or ether linkage;    R2=H, halo or 1-10C monovalent hydrocarbyl optionally having halogen atom, nitro group, cyano group, and/or ether linkage;    R3-R14=1-5C (fluoro)alkyl, H, or halo;    h-j,x-z,h+x=0-6;    i+y,j+z=1-6;    X-=counter anion having highest occupied molecular orbital energy of -0.6 au to -0.2 au by first-principles molecular orbital calculation;and    R15,R16=1-8C organic group.
NOVELTY - Depositing a bismuth-containing oxide thin film on a substrate in a reaction space by atomic layer deposition involves contacting the substrate with a first metal reactant, where the first metal reactant is an organic bismuth compound having at least one monodentate alkoxide ligand and at least two bismuth atoms.    USE - For depositing a bismuth-containing oxide thin film on a substrate in a reaction space by atomic layer deposition (claimed). The method is also useful for formation of 3-D capacitors. The bismuth-containing oxide thin film is used as ferroelectric or dielectric material in integrated circuits, superconductor materials, fuel cell materials and as catalysts.    ADVANTAGE - The method exhibits good thin films properties and has excellent conformality, even on complicated structures. The organic bismuth compounds are more stable across a wider temperature range than silylamino ligand-containing compounds, thus makes it possible to deposit thin films by atomic layer deposition (ALD) at high temperatures without silicon incorporation.
NOVELTY - The air cell module (200) has several columnar electric power generation units (140) which are accommodated in housing (160) in a state in which power generation units are immersed in electrolyte solution (50) in which oxygen is dissolved. The electrolyte solution is shared between electric power generation units.    USE - Air cell module e.g. zinc-based air cell, aluminum-type air cell and sodium series air cell for portable device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of housing occupied by electric power generation unit, is restrained since electrolyte solution is shared by electric power generation units. The cell reaction of power generation unit can be performed appropriately since oxygen is dissolved in electrolyte solution and drying of electrolyte solution is prevented. The air cell module with reduced size and high output, can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of air cell module.    Electrolyte solution (50)    Gas discharge unit (104)    Electric power generation units (140)    Housing (160)    Air cell module (200)
NOVELTY - The module has flake-type battery cells (100, 101) electrically connected to each other, and an electrode terminal formed on sides of each battery cell. The electrode terminal of the battery cells consists of a plate-type conductive member. The battery cells are connected to each other via a folded connection part (110) on each electrode terminal. A voltage sensing member (200) covers the folded connection part. The electrode terminal comprises an outer electrode terminal (112) made of copper and an inner electrode terminal (111) made of aluminum.    USE - Medium-to-large-sized battery module for use in a battery pack that is utilized as a power source in an electro-mobile, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric motorcycle and an electric bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module utilizes the voltage sensing member for measuring the voltage such that the operation and measurement reliability of the module are improved. The module protects the battery cells from moisture clogging phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to-large-sized battery module.    Flake-type battery cells (100, 101)    Folded connection part (110)    Inner electrode terminal (111)    Outer electrode terminal (112)    Voltage sensing member (200)
NOVELTY - Energy storage device comprises an electrode comprising lead, an electrode comprising lead dioxide, a separator between the lead and lead dioxide electrodes, and an aqueous solution electrolyte containing sulfuric acid, where the sulfuric acid specific gravity when the energy storage device is fully charged is less than 1.25.    USE - The energy storage device is useful in a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device may include a lead acid battery of either the flooded (FLA) or the valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) type with a lower specific gravity (lower concentration) acid. It promotes better lead sulfate solubility on the negative electrode when cycled with a high rate partial state of charge cycling.
NOVELTY - The integrated circuit has a data receiver (200) with input for a current signal. The data receiver has a current generator to generate reference current to compare with input current signal. A multistage data converter (230) has input to couple to intermediate node of the data receiver and several cascaded data converter stages with intermediate nodes among data converter stages.    USE - Integrated circuit for battery stack mounted in hybrid vehicle or fully-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable communication between integrated circuits is compromised by introducing electro-magnetic corruption (EMC) such as glitches between integrated circuits such that the effects of EMC is reduced in battery monitoring device. The potential difference spanning across each battery monitor is reduced since battery stack use multiple battery monitor to monitor the entire battery stack such that inexpensive semiconductor fabrication process is used to fabricate integrate circuit operates with limited potential difference within the battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the data receiver.    Data receiver (200)    Electromagnetic corruption reduction circuit (210)    Comparator (220)    Multi-stage data converter (230)    Data transmitter (250)
NOVELTY - The reformer has particulate modification catalysts (4) to generate the reformed gas, arranged between outer and inner pipes (2,3). The upper side and lower side limitation elements (5a,5b) are arranged to regulate the position of modification catalyst along height direction of catalyst. A heating unit (7) is arranged to heat the catalyst through either of the pipes. A partition element (6) is arranged between the limitation elements, to partition-off the catalyst so that the inclination amount of side of heating unit with respect to outer/inner pipe is reduced.    USE - Reformer of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The uniform contact of heating unit with pipes can be ensured and thus the temperature irregularity with respect to pipes can be suppressed effectively. The lifetime of the reformer can be increased and reformation efficiency of the reformer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outer pipe (2)    Inner pipe (3)    Particulate modification catalyst (4)    Upper side limitation element (5a)    Lower side limitation element (5b)    Partition element (6)    Heating unit (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning reinforcement portion (130) with a larger compressive strength than a collector (120) along transversal direction of elongate collector. The positive and negative electrode slurries (150,160) are coated on the collector such that the edge portion of electrode layer formed in the collector is located on the reinforcement portion made of nylon 66, polycarbonate or metal.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode for bipolar battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery of assembled battery used in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle such as passenger car, truck, bus, light car and electric train. Can also be used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the edge portion of electrode layer formed in the collector is located on the reinforcement portion, the damage to the collector by influence of stress can be prevented and manufacturing process of electrode can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) bipolar battery;    (3) assembled battery; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the planar schematic views and cross-sectional view of manufacturing process of electrode.    Collector (120)    Surface of collector (122)    Reinforcement portion (130)    Positive electrode slurry (150)    Negative electrode slurry (160)
NOVELTY - A modified metal complex is obtained by modifying mixture containing metal complex and polycyclic organic compound until the ratio of weight loss between before and after modification reaches 1-95 wt.%. The polycyclic organic compound has skeleton containing 2 or more heteroatoms in the same ring.    USE - Modified metal complex used in composition for electrode catalyst of fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to decomposition catalyst of peroxide, oxidative coupling catalyst of aromatic compound, waste gas and catalyst for wastewater purification, oxidation reduction catalyst of dye-sensitized solar cell, carbon dioxide reduction catalyst and antioxidant of foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - The modified metal complex has improved catalyst life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composition, which contains the modified metal complex and carbon black or polymer.
NOVELTY - The battery cover has a cover body having inner surface which is equipped with a cover sealing rubber groove and a busbar sealing groove deeper than the cover sealing rubber groove. The busbar sealing groove is connected with the cover sealing rubber groove. A bump is arranged on the outer surface of the cover body corresponding to the busbar sealing groove. Predetermined number of safety valve holes are formed on the outer surface of the cover body.    USE - Battery cover of lead-acid battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the conductive effect of the busbar and volume ratio of the battery, while saving inner space of the battery. Allows charge and discharge of large current which expands the application field of the lead-acid battery and promotes development of relevant industry of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cover.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an upper shell body equipped with a protective cover, a manifold and an exhaust connecting tube. The protective cover is provided with a group of manifolds which are irregularly arranged and with different diameters. The tubular poles of the manifolds and the exhaust header pipe are integrally connected. The angle between the protective cover of the upper shell body and horizontal plane, and lower shell body and horizontal plane, is 3 to 8 degrees.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. electric car, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the coherence of the battery temperature and coherence of the resistor and capacitor of the battery monomer so as to improve the accuracy of the charging state estimation of the battery and increase the actual charging and discharging capacity of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a porous sintered metal layer electrically connected with a metallic carrier (T). The porous sintered metal layer carries a sputtered electrically conductive graphite layer (C). The metallic carrier consists of titanium, copper, silver or precious metal alloy at a boundary surface (GS) of the sintered metal layer that is made of sintered bronze. The sinter metal layer and the carrier include parallel electrolyte channels in the boundary surface, where the channels are covered at a free graphite-sputtered side (F) by sintered metal.    USE - Electrode for use in an electrical battery i.e. redox flow battery, and/or accumulators (all claimed). Can also be used for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is designed as a compact structure in a simple manner with high current density and high electrical efficiency. The electrode has low pumping losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a redox flow battery comprising an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrode.    Sputtered electrically conductive graphite layer (C)    Free graphite-sputtered side (F)    Boundary surface (GS)    Metallic carrier (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring one parameter associated with the energy storage system (ESS) (104). The deviation indicating condition of energy system (102), of the collected parameter is determined from the reference data based on the comparison of measurement with reference data corresponding to parameter. The determined deviation is sent to the remote location if comparison of the measurement with the reference data and determination of the deviation of the collected parameter from the reference data are performed by the EMS (108).    USE - Method for identifying condition associated with energy system such as electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and uninterrupted power supply systems at remote location.    ADVANTAGE - The determined deviation is sent to the remote location if comparison of the measurement with the reference data and determination of the deviation of the collected parameter from the reference data are performed by the EMS, so that the EMS can effectively manages the ESS and energy control system (ECS) of energy system, hence the ESS and ECS delivers enhanced performance under various operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for identifying condition associated with energy system at remote location;    (2) method for adapting control in energy system; and    (3) system for adapting control in energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows block diagram of the system for identifying condition associated with energy system, or adapting control in the energy system.    Energy system (102)    ESS (104)    ECS (106)    EMS (108)    Data processing system (110)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) comprises two electrodes (14,16) and a solid electrolyte layer. The former electrode functions as anode and the latter electrode functions as cathode. The two electrodes stay in contact with the solid electrolyte layer in ion conducting manner. The solid electrolyte layer is formed as a carrier structure of the electrochemical cell. The solid electrolyte layer contains polymer electrolyte material or ceramic material.    USE - Electrochemical cell, particularly fuel cell for a composite arrangement for production of electrical energy, particularly for manufacturing tubular solid electrolyte supported fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two electrodes stay in contact with the solid electrolyte layer in ion conducting manner, where the solid electrolyte layer is formed as a carrier structure of the electrochemical cell, and hence ensures long term operation of the electrochemical cell without operational mechanical damages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a composite arrangement with a fuel cell stack; and    (2) a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell, particularly fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of an electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Electrolyte membrane (12)    Electrodes (14,16)    Gas compartments (18a,18b,18c,18d)    Interconnectors (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a glow control unit (30) determining whether or not the load acting on the engine (10) is in a transition state, in which the load is increased, based on information from an electronic control unit (40) regarding the engine operating condition. When determined that the load is in the transition state, the glow control unit outputs a signal instructing the increase in EGR amount at the same time supplying electric current to the heat generation resistor (21) of a glow plug (20) preferably via proportional-integral control.    USE - Electric current supply control apparatus for glow plug for automotive diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - Instruction to increasing the EGR amount is executed at time same time electric current is supplied to the heat generation resistor of the glow plug, ensuring combustion stability of the engine while realizing both maintenance of engine output and exhaust gas purification at the same time. EGR amount in the transition state, such as during acceleration, is increased without impairing drivability or lowering engine output, suppressing reliably generation of nitrogen oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the intake-exhaust system of an engine.    Engine (10)    Glow plug (20)    Heat generation resistor (21)    Glow control unit (30)    Electronic control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a parameter acquisition unit measuring parameters relevant to a state of a storage battery such as usage frequency, and a storage unit storing log of the parameters. A display unit displays the state of the battery based on the parameters while setting a horizontal axis (22) or a vertical axis (23) on a graph. A coordinate sequence of points (28) of the state of the battery is displayed by displaying a coordinate point (28a) prescribed with the parameters on the graph according to a time series.    USE - Status display apparatus for displaying status of a storage battery that is utilized for starting an engine of a vehicle. Can also be used for starting an engine of a construction machine and an agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The coordinate sequence of points of the state of the storage battery is displayed by displaying the coordinate point prescribed with the parameters on the graph according to the time series, thus enabling the apparatus to display change of state of the storage battery with respect to a checker or a user in a rapid manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a status display of a storage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Horizontal axis (22)    Vertical axis (23)    Notes (26a)    Coordinate sequence of points (28)    Coordinate point (28a)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus (100) has a vehicle state detection sensor that detects the vehicle state. A target electric current value determination unit determines the target consumption current value. A current sensor (29) detects the measurement consumption current value supplied to vehicle equipment from battery (27). An operating state suppression unit suppresses the operating state of electronic control unit (21) when measurement consumption current value exceeds target consumption current value.    USE - Power supply control apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating state suppression unit suppresses the operating state of electronic control unit when measurement consumption current value exceeds target consumption current value. Hence the power supply control process can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control unit (21)    Battery (27)    Voltage sensor (28)    Current sensor (29)    Power supply control apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electric power converter (17) and a fuel cell stack (16) which are accommodated in an accommodating portion (14). An exhaust pipe (23) is extended upwards from a fuel cell stack case (21) that covers the fuel cell stack. A communicating tube (24) is extended from a converter case (22) that covers the electric power converter, and is connected to the exhaust pipe.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell vehicle can maintain favorable performance of electric power converter. The hydrogen gas leaked out from the fuel cell stack is discharged outside, without flowing in into the electric power converter side, so that the performance decrement of converter by hydrogen gas can be suppressed. The electric power can be supplied efficiently. The generation of malfunction of the electric power converter is suppressed. Favorable driving of vehicle can be ensured. The pressure fluctuation of converter case is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Accommodating potion (14)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Electric power converter (17)    Fuel cell stack case (21)    Converter case (22)    Exhaust pipe (23)    Communicating tube (24)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has fuel cell stack that receives reactive gas and generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction. A converter case (22) accommodates electric power converter (17) that converts the generated electric power of fuel cell stack. An air introduction duct (23) introduces the air in compartment (30), to converter case. A lead-out duct (24) leads-out the air introduced into the converter case, to the compartment.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the fuel cell mounting vehicle can be improved by utilizing the waste heat of electric power converter for heating the vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell mounting vehicle.    Electric power converter (17)    Converter case (22)    Air introduction duct (23)    Lead-out duct (24)    Compartment (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (51) has a steam overheating element i.e. steam superheater (23), overheating steam generated by a steam generation element i.e. steam generator (22). An energy recovering unit i.e. recovering machine (24), recovers the steam heat energy obtained by superheating process as a kinetic energy. A condensation element i.e. condenser (25), condenses the steam after passing through the energy recovering unit to a liquid phase medium. A liquid phase medium supply unit i.e. feed pump (27), supplies liquid phase medium condensed by the condensation element to the steam generation element.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus for recovering waste heat from an internal combustion engine i.e. air-cooled multiple cylinder engine, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid phase medium supply unit i.e. feed pump, supplies the liquid phase medium condensed by the condensation element to the steam generation element, so that the cooling waste heat and the exhaust gas waste heat of the air-cooled internal combustion engine can be recovered in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an engine system comprising an exhaust-heat recovery apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Steam generator (22)    Steam superheater (23)    Energy recovering machine (24)    Condenser (25)    Feed pump (27)    Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (51)
NOVELTY - The supply flow path (22) supplies gas containing hydrogen from hydrogen supply source (21) towards the fuel cell (2). The upstream gas state of hydrogen supply flow path is adjusted by injector (28). The electromagnetic cutoff valve (26) is provided between hydrogen supply source and injector, for opening and closing the hydrogen supply flow path. The injector is controlled by control unit (5) by detected opening operation of cutoff valve based on change of electric current supplied to the cutoff valve.    USE - Reactive gas supply system for fuel cell of fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train, and in residence and factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The injector which adjusts upstream gas state of hydrogen supply flow path is controlled, by opening of electromagnetic cutoff valve provided between hydrogen supply source and injector based on change in electric current. Hence the driving time of gas supply system from activation start time can be shortened easily and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the reactive gas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Hydrogen supply source (21)    Hydrogen supply flow path (22)    Electromagnetic cutoff valve (26)    Injector (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has receptacle (12) that is connected with supply nozzle (23) of gas replenishment apparatus during gas replenishment. A temperature sensor (15) detects physical quantity of gas supplied from supply nozzle and flowing through receptacle. A vehicle side communication apparatus (17) communicates with communication apparatus (40) at side of supply nozzle. The vehicle side communication apparatus and temperature sensor are integrally provided in receptacle.    USE - Gas fuel vehicle used as fuel cell vehicle in fuel cell system. Can also be used as natural gas vehicle, aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormity of gas temperature at side on gas replenishment apparatus can be detected by vehicle side, since the temperature sensor is integrally provided in receptacle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sectional view of the receptacle of gas fuel vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Receptacle (12)    Temperature sensor (15)    Vehicle side communication apparatus (17)    Supply nozzle (23)    Communication apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The controlling valve (100) has a valve structure (129) that is provided with a disc-shaped valve element (129c) protruded from front end of a main section (129a). A support plate (127) has a plate main structure (201) in which through-hole is formed such that rubber is inserted into the through-hole formed in main structure. The fixation position of the outer peripheral portion of the support plate with respect to the moving direction of the valve structure is set so that distance from fixation position to the flange of the valve structure is set.    USE - Controlling valve for fluid supply system used for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fixation position of outer peripheral portion of support plate with respect to moving direction of valve structure can be set appropriately. Hence, support plate contacting protrusion of the valve structure can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the controlling valve.    Controlling valve (100)    Support plate (127)    Valve structure (129)    Main section (129a)    Valve element (129c)    Plate main structure (201)
NOVELTY - The valve has valve main portion with flange portion (129b) that is protruded in direction perpendicular to moving direction while opening and closing fluid outflow hole. A biasing unit biases valve main portion in specific direction to close the hole. A generation unit generates electromagnetic force to move the valve main portion in direction opposite to biasing force direction to open the hole while positioning absorbing rubber (201) at the side. A stopper (121) regulates opening position of valve main portion when flange portion contacts absorbing rubber.    USE - Fluid control valve for fluid supply system used for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic path area can be ensured reliably and the weight of the fluid control valve can be reduced reliably while improving the efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve main portion.    Stopper (121)    Flange portion (129b)    Groove (200)    Absorbing rubber (201)    Projection (201a)
NOVELTY - The valve has a spring (141) which biases the valve portion (129) in direction contacted by surface at the side of fluid outflow hole of hollow portion (210), and closes the fluid outflow hole. A solenoid coil (113) generates electromagnetic force which moves the valve portion to direction in which biasing force of spring is resisted and the fluid outflow hole is opened. A channel for fluid is formed in the sidewall of outer diameter of spring and hollow portion. A through-hole (129h) is provided to connect the channel for fluid and the outer side of valve portion.    USE - Controlling valve for fluid used for fluid supply system for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the diameter of outermost of hollow portion is made deep, the flow path of through-hole is ensured and the weight reduction of the valve portion is attained effectively such that the improvement in durability, noise reduction and reduction of vibration are attained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the valve portion in controlling valve for fluid. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solenoid coil (113)    Valve portion (129)    Through-hole (129h)    Spring (141)    Hollow portion (210)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a diamond link carbon (DLC) film (14) doped with boron on a metallic substrate (12) made of aluminum alloy. The metal oxide film that is formed in the surface of base material is removed before forming the boron doped DLC film. The DLC film is formed within a chamber into which halogenated boron gas e.g. boron trichloride (BCl3) is introduced.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode collector of battery e.g. lithium secondary battery in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outstanding current collection performance with respect to positive electrode compound material layer is provided using the battery positive electrode collector with DLC film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for manufacturing positive electrode collector;    (2) manufacturing method of battery; and    (3) positive electrode collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode collector (10)    Metallic substrate (12)    Boron doping DLC film (14)    Joining layer (16)    Positive electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode-frame joined structure has a polymer electrolyte membrane that is provided between the catalyst layers. The gas diffusion layers (14) are formed on both catalyst layers. The corrugated outer edge portions (14A) of gas diffusion layers are surrounded by a resin-made frame-shaped element (15). The frame-shaped element is fitted to the corrugated outer edge portions.    USE - Membrane-electrode-frame joined structure for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated outer edge portions of gas diffusion layers are surrounded by the resin-made frame-shaped element. Hence the contact area between the gas diffusion layer and frame-shaped element can be increased. The holding strength of frame-shaped element can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly;    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (3) manufacturing method of membrane-electrode-frame joined structure; and    (4) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the membrane-electrode-frame joined structure.    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Corrugated outer edge portion (14A)    Resin-made frame-shaped element (15)
NOVELTY - A control unit estimates amount of residual water in hydrogen flow path (25A), air flow path (25B) and electrolyte membrane (23) inside single cell (2) when water is moved between anode electrode (24A) and cathode electrode (24B) through electrolyte membrane. The control unit sets intermediate frequency according to the estimated amount of residual water in the hydrogen and air flow paths to perform intermediate operation of the fuel cell at the time of low load.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of residual water in hydrogen and air flow paths is estimated when water is moved between anode electrode and cathode electrode through electrolyte membrane such that the estimation precision of residual water in single cell is improved. The intermediate frequency is set based on estimated amount of residual water in hydrogen and air flow paths such that the intermediate operation of fuel cell is performed appropriately and the increase in amount of residual water in the hydrogen and air flow paths is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the single cell.    Single cell (2)    Electrolyte membrane (23)    Anode electrode (24A)    Cathode electrode (24B)    Hydrogen flow path (25A)    Air flow path (25B)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell main unit (2) that produces an electric power according to electrochemical reaction. A cathode exhaust system discharges the air consumed with oxygen, from the cathode (3) of fuel cell main unit. A desiccant air conditioning machine (30) provided in cathode exhaust system removes the moisture content from the air with low oxygen concentration.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system used for facility such as warehouse and data center.    ADVANTAGE - Since the desiccant air conditioning machine provided in cathode exhaust system removes the moisture content from the air with low oxygen concentration, the waste gas from cathode can be dehumidified with high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main unit (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Circulation pump (14)    Desiccant air conditioning machine (30)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has end plates (18a,18b) that are provided at the ends of stacked fuel cells (12) in lamination direction. The connection portions (50) are positioned between the end plates to maintain the end plates integrally. The connection portions are connected through coupling portions (80a,80b).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection portions are positioned between the end plates to maintain the end plates integrally, the bonding force can be provided reliably and the stacked fuel cells can be protected efficiently. Hence, structure of the fuel cell stack can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    End plates (18a,18b)    Connection portion (50)    Coupling portions (80a,80b)
NOVELTY - The stack (S) has a coolant flow path (38) that is provided between anode side separator (30A) of one end side of lamination direction of unit cell, and cathode side separator (30B) of other end side of unit cell. The fuel gas is circulated between anode side separator and electrolyte electrode structure (20). The oxidizing agent gas is circulated between cathode side separator and electrolyte electrode structure. The coolant flow path is provided with heat insulation resin (40) on anode side separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of the surface at the side of fuel gas of electrolyte electrode structure is suppressed and generation of dew condensation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Electrolyte electrode structure (20)    Anode side separator (30A)    Cathode side separator (30B)    Coolant flow path (38)    Heat insulation resin (40)    Fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - The detection units (12,13,22) detects load voltage, load current and battery voltages, and acquires current-voltage characteristics of batteries (10,20). The calculation units (35-39) calculate load resistance and battery resistances based on load voltage, load current and battery voltage, and calculate open circuit voltages of batteries based on current-voltage characteristics. The output control units (11,21) control amount of electric current flowing from batteries to load (50) based on open circuit voltages, load resistance and battery resistances.    USE - Controller for hybrid battery system of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal output of the batteries can be controlled easily and reliably so that the utilization property of the battery can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid battery system controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (10,20)    Output control units (11,21)    Detection units (12,13,22)    Calculation units (35-39)    Load (50)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (1) has catalyst layers that are supported by the support structures. The holes are provided in the support structures respectively. The diameters of the holes are different. The support structures are made of metal.    USE - Positive electrode for air cell (claimed) such as battery mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, portable device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the diameters of the holes formed in the support structures are different, the diffusion of oxygen-containing gas can be performed easily. The volatilization of electrolyte solution can be suppressed. The capacity of air cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation unit (4)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a determination unit (5) that determines presence or absence of supercooled water inside the gas flow path. The pump (C1), radiator (C2) and cooling fan (C13) are arranged to supply coolant to fuel cell (20), during startup of the fuel cell system, while determining the existence of supercooled water inside the gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation equipment in vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle, moving object such as vessel, aircraft, electric train and walking robot, building such as home, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The startability of the fuel cell system can be improved, since flow of reactive gas can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Determination unit (5)    Fuel cell (20)    Pump (C1)    Cooling fan (C13)    Radiator (C2)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has a ventilation control unit that controls ventilation unit when the temperature of air is lower than the temperature of battery packs so that the volume of air is increased. The ventilation control unit controls ventilation unit when the temperature of air is higher than the temperature of battery packs so that the volume of air is lowered.    USE - Battery apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of battery pack can be suppressed reliably by adjusting the volume of air according to the temperature of ventilated air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of ventilation control routine performed by control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure (30) clamped by the separators (32,34), and several stacked fuel cells (22). The notch portions (52a,52b) are formed in each short-side angular portion in the separator (32). The fuel gas inlet communicating hole (38a) and fuel gas exit communicating hole (38b) are formed in the other short-side angular portion of the separator (32).    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The width dimension at the short-side of the fuel cell stack can be reduced, so that the fuel cell stack can be effectively accommodated in a narrow space, and the utilization efficiency can be improved. The distribution of fuel gas is not affected by the electric current extracting terminal at the short-side angular portion of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (22)    Electrode structure (30)    Fuel gas inlet communicating hole (38a)    Fuel gas exit communicating hole (38b)    Notch portions (52a,52b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has several fuel cells (12) stacked on each other, and end plates (18a,18b) positioned by the sides of fuel cells along the lamination direction. A potential tap (48) is provided in a separator (24) in the fuel cell, and the connection portions (50a,50b) are provided in the vertical direction of the potential tap. A connector (56) is mutually positioned along the lamination direction at zigzag form by connecting the connector to the tap, such that the connector mutually abuts the connection portions, alternately.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The placement space of the connector can be ensured, and several connectors can be arranged efficiently, and the need for using different kinds of separator can be avoided so that the fuel cell stack can be comprised economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric explanatory view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    End plates (18a,18b)    Separator (24)    Potential tap (48)    Connection portions (50a,50b)    Connector (56)
NOVELTY - The electrode (23) has positive electrode active material layer (13) formed at one surface of collector (11) containing electroconductive resin layer. The negative electrode active material layer (15) is formed at other surface of collector. The protective layer (33) containing hydrogen fluoride absorbent made of aluminum oxide is formed between collector and positive or negative electrode active material layers. The corrugated structures are formed at surface of the protective layer.    USE - Bipolar type electrode of bipolar secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium-ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and electric double layer capacitor, etc., installed in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car (from drawing), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer containing hydrogen fluoride absorbent made of aluminum oxide is formed between collector and positive or negative electrode active material layers. Hence the deterioration of collector is suppressed by absorbing the generated hydrogen fluoride by disassembling of supporting electrolyte containing fluorine, and protective layer. The peeling of active material layers from collector is prevented. The increase in electrical resistance value of bipolar type electrode can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) bipolar secondary battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar type electrode.    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Bipolar type electrode (23)    Protective layer (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing carbon black powder (11) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) powder (12) for manufacturing the powder (13) for gas diffusion layers. The PTFE is dissolved for manufacturing paste material (14) by mixing the supercritical carbon dioxide (UC) with powder for gas diffusion layers in supercritical atmosphere such that the film is formed while pressure-reducing supercritical carbon dioxide of paste material for gas diffusion layers.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas diffusion layer for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle such as ecology car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the film is formed while pressure-reducing supercritical carbon dioxide of paste material for gas diffusion layers, the gas diffusion layer can be manufactured efficiently with high cushioning property, gas-permeability and water absorptivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views illustrating the manufacturing process of gas diffusion layer.    Carbon black powder (11)    PTFE powder (12)    Powder for gas diffusion layers (13)    Paste material (14)    Supercritical carbon dioxide (UC)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has end plates (110,120) placed at both ends of laminated single cells (100) along lamination direction. An electric power generation cell monitor (200) is placed in the surface on the opposite side to the single cell side of the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell that suppresses deterioration of cell monitor can be easily provided, while avoiding the influence of high external temperature and external force with respect to electric power generation cell monitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Single cell (100)    Fuel cell stack (105)    End plates (110,120)    Cell monitor (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has exhaust passage which flows the hot waste gas from fuel cell apparatus (1A) of solid oxide form. A heat exchanger (74) heats exchanges the waste gas and cooling water. A storage tank (70) stores the cooling water heated by heat exchanger as warm water. A water conveyance source (72) conveys the cooling water of communication path (71) through heat exchanger. A controller (100) gives priority to operation to start the drive of water conveyance source to which cathode gas is supplied, when fuel cell apparatus is started.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system for use in vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The gas can be actively cooled with heat exchanger of exhaust passage. The possibility of discharge of hot gas that is remained in fuel cell apparatus through exhaust passage is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell apparatus (1A)    Storage tank (70)    Communication path (71)    Water conveyance source (72)    Heat exchanger (74)    Controller (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring predicted value of low-load voltage which is the voltage of fuel cell system operating in low-load region, from a threshold value of preset load. An actual value of low-load voltage of system is measured, when voltage value is made smaller than threshold-value. The poisoning state of electrode catalyst is determined when the actual value of low-load voltage is smaller than the predicted value.    USE - Method for determining poisoning state of catalyst of fuel cell system of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of small value of low-load voltage on the oxide layer located on top of the catalyst, is restricted, by precise determination of catalyst poisoning state. Since the poisoning state of the electrode catalyst is determined in advance, the voltage restore processing is reliably implemented at the optimal timing, so that the output reduction of the fuel cell system is suppressed and drivability of vehicle is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for determining poisoning state of catalyst in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the process of determining poisoning state of catalyst in electrode of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling medium piping (51) that is connected to upper end of inside flow path of cooling medium for supplying cooling medium to inside flow path of cooling medium. The heat exchangers are heat-exchanged between the anode off gas and cathode off gas for providing thermal medium. OFF cooling medium piping (52) is provided for contacting anode off gas piping (42) and cathode off gas piping (44).    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system used for electrical appliance such as air conditioner, illumination apparatus, water heater device and floor heating.    ADVANTAGE - Since the OFF cooling medium piping is provided for contacting anode off gas piping and cathode off gas piping, the contact area with external air of OFF cooling medium piping can be reduced. Hence, the heat recovery efficiency of fuel battery cogeneration system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack of fuel battery cogeneration system.    Anode off gas piping (42)    Cathode off gas piping (44)    Cooling medium piping (51)    OFF cooling medium piping (52)    Fuel cell stack (101)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has an electrolytic membrane (10) whose both sides are provided with catalyst layer (20). The outer periphery edge of the catalyst layer exists inside the outer peripheral edge of electrolytic membrane. The convex portions (23a,23b) are formed in the outer periphery edge of catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the convex portions are formed in the outer periphery edge of catalyst layer, the damage caused to the electrolytic membrane is reduced. Hence deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed while reducing the leakage of fuel gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the outer periphery edge portion of catalyst layer.    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Catalyst layers (20)    Outer periphery edge part (21)    Convex portions (23,23a,23b)
NOVELTY - The program includes instructions for detecting quantity of water supplied to fuel cell module (16) and flow volume of oxidizing agent gas supplied to module. The total water amount supplied to module is computed based on detected flow volume. The quantity of water condensed from water vapor is computed based on detected water supply and computed total water amount. The temperature of waste gas or temperature of refrigerant case is calculated based on calculated quantity of condensed water. The flow volume of refrigerant case supplied to condenser (24) is adjusted.    USE - Control program of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal quantity of water in container can be ensured and whole quantity of water required for driving fuel cell system can be ensured. The need for supply of water from outside is made unnecessary. The thermal efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Hot water storage unit (14)    Fuel cell module (16)    Water container (22)    Condenser (24)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several cells (21) each provided with a restraining surface (21a). A pair of endplate (30) is positioned at both ends of the cells. The press surface (111) of the endplate is bent backward with respect to the restraining surface, when the press surface is pressed with respect to the restraining surface.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure acting on the restraining surface can be equalized so that the reliability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the end plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (21)    Restraining surface (21a)    Endplate (30)    Press surface (111)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a pair of end plate (30) which is arranged at both ends of battery cells. The upper and lower restricted bands (41) making tightening force of lamination direction to act on battery cell, is fixed to end plate by clamping pair of end plates. A guide element (51) is arranged for maintaining restricted bands in a state in which pair of end plates is clamped.    USE - Battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The change of pressure distribution loaded to restraining surface of battery cell can be prevented such that reliability of battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of battery pack.    End plate (30)    Top face of end plate (31)    Side face of end plate (32)    Restricted bands (41)    Guide element (51)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has metal restricted band (41) that is arranged so that clearance gap is maintained between terminal section (23) of laminated battery cells and band. The band is extended along lamination direction of battery cells so that restraining force of lamination direction is made to act on battery cells. An opening (53) for inserting band is formed in insulation cover (51) which is extended along opposite direction of terminal section from band. The length (B1) of protrusion section (54) of cover from band is larger than clearance gap length (B2).    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for motor and internal combustion engine such as petrol engine and diesel engine of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion section of insulating cover is arranged along terminal section of laminated battery cells, the incorrect attachment of insulation cover can be prevented, and the insulation distance between metal restricted band and terminal section can be ensured reliably, such that reliability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Terminal section (23)    Metal restricted band (41)    Insulation cover (51)    Opening (53)    Protrusion section (54)    Length of protrusion section (B1)    Clearance gap length (B2)
NOVELTY - The powder mixture (1) is generated by mixing the powders (1a,1b). The water (3a) is added to the powder mixture to generate source material (4). The source material is mixed to advance distribution of powder mixture in source material. The water (3b) is added to the source material to form paste (6). The correlation of water quantity with viscosity, particle diameter and peeling strength of paste is calculated during solid kneading process. The optimum value of weight of water (3a) added to powder mixture is calculated based on correlation value.    USE - Manufacturing method of paste for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The correlation of water quantity with viscosity, particle diameter and peeling strength of paste is calculated to determine optimum weight of water such that the viscosity and particle diameter of paste are stabilized and the variation in quality of the paste is prevented. The peeling strength of the coating film in the paste is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacturing process of paste. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Powder mixture (1)    Powders (1a,1b)    Water (3a,3b)    Source material (4)    Paste (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly (12) has solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) and electrode catalyst layers (2,3) containing composite catalyst particles which are formed on both sides of solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The electrode catalyst layer consists of polymer electrolyte particle, catalyst substance and electronic conductivity substance.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle and used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion property of catalyst substance and proton-conductivity of electrode catalyst layer can be improved. Favorable power generation characteristic can be obtained, without flooding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (2) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly; and    (3) manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (12) has electrode catalyst layers (2,3) that are provided with composite catalyst particles. The side surface of electrode catalyst layer is in contact with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1). The content rate of polymer electrolyte in composite catalyst particle is set to preset value.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid form fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layers are provided with composite catalyst particles such that content rate of polymer electrolyte in composite catalyst particle is set to preset value. Hence the proton conductivity in the interface region of electrode catalyst layer and solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be improved. The gas diffusion property can be ensured by controlling average particle diameter of composite catalyst particle. The performance of the membrane electrode assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a hydrogen supply flow path (31) that supplies fuel gas to a fuel cell (10). An injector (35) adjusts the upstream gas state of the hydrogen supply flow path. A circular flow path (32) discharges fuel-off gas from fuel cell through an exhaust valve (37). A control apparatus (4) controls the drive of injector and exhaust valve. The abnormality of exhaust valve is determined when control apparatus is varied according to the deviation in timing of opening/closing of the exhaust valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as vessel and aircraft. Can also be used in robot and electric power generation equipment installed in house and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus controls drive of injector and exhaust valve. Hence the abnormality of the exhaust valve can be detected exactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Circular flow path (32)    Injector (35)    Exhaust valve (37)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has exterior casing made of SUS304 raw material, arranged in perpendicular direction with respect to the introduction direction of electrode group (4). The cross-sectional shape of the outer side of the casing is hexagon. The cross-sectional shape of inner side of casing is circular.    USE - Battery unit e.g. lithium ion secondary battery unit for assembled battery (claimed) used in portable electronic device, handheld terminal, and domestic appliances, and vehicles such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in non-portable large-sized battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature variation of the battery unit accompanying charging/discharging processes is suppressed, deterioration of battery unit can be suppressed, and assembled battery having favorable lifetime characteristics can be obtained. The electrode group is made to contact the casing without any gap, as cross-sectional shape of inner side of casing is circular, so that the temperature inside the battery unit can be kept uniform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the electrode group.    Negative electrode (1)    Negative electrode collector (1a)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode group (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has barrier layers (17) that are arranged in parallel and stacked by the surface of anode (11) and cathode (12), for inhibiting the power generation reaction of high temperature regions (10h) to restrain the temperature. The thickness of barrier layer is set larger than low temperature portion. The ion conductivity of oxygen ion which permeates the electrolyte layer (15) is reduced by setting the thickness of electrolyte layer larger.    USE - Solid-oxide fuel cell of fuel cell apparatus (claimed) for vehicle, electric machine, electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the elevation difference of temperature of high temperature regions of the fuel cell is reduced by suppressing the power generation reaction of high temperature regions, the temperature non-uniformity in fuel cell during generating mode is reduced. Hence the electric power generation performance and durability of fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    High temperature regions (10h)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Electrolyte layer (15)    Barrier layers (17)
NOVELTY - The film main portion (19a) consists of coating composition solidified in the coated state on the base material. A metal film (19b) of surface roughness larger than that of base material of film main portion, is formed on the surface opposing the side of base material. The dielectric constant of the material of the film main portion is higher than that of polypropylene.    USE - Film for film capacitor (claimed) e.g. smoothing capacitor of inverter circuit of hybrid vehicle and air conditioning machine. Can also be used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electrostatic capacitance of the film capacitor by the air layer can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of film for capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stacking state of the single-sided metallized film.    Metallized contact electrodes (14,15)    Film main portion (19a)    Metal film (19b)    Margin section (19c)    Air layer (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has system main relays (56,66,67) that connect master battery (50) and master step-up circuit (55), and slave batteries (60,62) and slave step-up circuit (65), respectively. A voltage sensor (68a) detects voltage by the side of slave battery of slave step-up circuit. An abnormality determination unit determines abnormality in the slave step-up circuit when the detected voltage exceeds predetermined voltage, in a state in which connection of slave battery and slave step-up circuit is released.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the step-up circuit can be determined without using special sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the master step-up circuit and slave step-up circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Master battery (50)    Master step-up circuit (55)    System main relays (56,66,67)    Slave batteries (60,62)    Slave step-up circuit (65)    Voltage sensor (68a)
NOVELTY - The device has a smoothing capacitor (31) that is connected in parallel with fuel cell (30). A step-up circuit is provided with several switching elements (33-36) and step-up transformers (37) connected in parallel with capacitors. The switching elements (33,34) are connected to anode by anode side cable (42a), anode side substrate terminal (43a) and anode side pattern (46a), and switching elements (35,36) are connected to cathode of fuel cell by cathode side cable (42b), cathode side substrate terminal (43b) and cathode side pattern (46b).    USE - Power converter device of fuel cell. Can also be used in battery of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and reliability of the power converter device is improved by reducing the electric power loss is conductor. The solder joint property with heat bonding property of switching element and heat radiator are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the mounting structure of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (30)    Smoothing capacitor (31)    Switching elements (33-36)    Step-up transformers (37)    Anode side cable (42a)    Cathode side cable (42b)    Anode side substrate terminal (43a)    Cathode side substrate terminal (43b)    Anode side pattern (46a)    Cathode side pattern (46b)
NOVELTY - The storage battery selection and display apparatus has a controller for selecting a storage battery having sufficient charge amount for driving the vehicle to reach the destination from several storage batteries according to the set vehicle destination. The controller displays the selected storage battery on a display apparatus.    USE - Storage battery selection and display apparatus for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchange of the storage battery is performed appropriately and automatically according to the drive objective so that the user is able to leave towards the destination without waiting for the completion of the charging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation of the charger.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The drive device has a drive circuit for driving an electric motor. A step-up circuit performs step-up of the voltage supplied by a battery by the switching of transistors and supplies the step-up voltage to the drive circuit. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls the step-up circuit for switching transistors at a high frequency at the time of driving the motor and at a low frequency during the warming up of battery.    USE - Drive device for driving electric motor in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warming up of battery is performed smoothly without applying load to the motor so that the overcharging or over-discharge of the battery due to high ripple current is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation of the drive device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrical charge of filter capacitor is moved to main capacitor by driving secondary converter, so that execution of electrodischarge treatment which discharges filter capacitor is performed. Execution of electrodischarge treatment is prohibited until elapsed time from last execution time of electrodischarge treatment exceeds preset time.    USE - Power source system mounted in electric vehicle (claimed) and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Over-voltage of main capacitor when performing electrodischarge treatment of filter capacitor, can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control method of power source system; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electrodischarge treatment process of filter capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The lamination apparatus has a bimetal structure (20) that is fixed on top of a solar cell module (1). The bimetal structure has two plates of different thermal expansion coefficients. The bimetal structure is curved contrary to curvature of solar cell module, when heated to a temperature of 140-150 degrees C by an electric heater (13). A front board (2) is bonded to the bimetal structure by pressure in vacuum using diaphragm (12), so that the bimetal structure is not separated from solar cell module and curvature of solar cell module is estimated during heating process.    USE - Lamination apparatus for manufacturing solar cell module e.g. super straight way-type solar cell module installed on roof of motor vehicle and roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bimetal structure is curved contrary to curvature of solar cell module, the curvature is of solar cell module can be estimated easily. The curvature amount during heating process can be easily changed by changing the material of bimetal structure, so that the structure is maintained easily. Since the bimetal structure is made of metal, the heat conductivity is high, so that uniform heat conduction between the solar cell module and electric heater is improved. Since the solar cell module and the bimetal structure are bonded by the pressure at single touch, the working efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front board (2)    Diaphragm (12)    Electric heater (13)    Bimetal structure (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (1) has initial and final flow paths (21,24) that are formed between the outer walls (13) of storage container (2) in alignment with the sequence direction of fuel cell (3). An intermediate flow path (22) is provided for directing the flow of reactive gas flowing from the initial flow path. The intermediate flow path is provided with gas distribution direction changing structure for directing the reactive gas to reactive-gas outflow port (26) along the reactive gas flow direction towards another flow path (23).    USE - Fuel cell module for fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas is made to flow efficiently through the flow paths and the electric power generation efficiency can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (1)    Storage container (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Outer walls (13)    Flow paths (21-24)    Reactive-gas outflow port (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel battery connected with a motor controller by penetrating a sensor via a wire. A coach controller is connected with the fuel battery controller via the wire, and connected with a storage battery managing system that is connected with a storage battery. The storage battery and a controller are connected with the wire of the fuel battery and the motor controller. The fuel battery controller is connected with the fuel battery. A secondary controller is connected with the wire of the fuel battery and the motor controller, and is connected with a super capacitor.    USE - Fuel battery generation control device for an electric tourist coach.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls a mechanical device of the fuel battery and prolongs the service life of the fuel battery, so that the device avoids the over heat or dryness of the fuel battery, thus enhancing the performance of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery generation control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The drive system (1) comprises an internal combustion engine (2) with an exhaust line (3), where the generated exhaust gas is discharged through the exhaust line. A machine (4) is designed, with which the exhaust gas energy is converted into mechanical power or electrical power. A thermoelectric generator (7) is arranged behind the machine in the flow direction of the exhaust gas.    USE - Drive system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is designed, with which the exhaust gas energy is converted into mechanical power or electrical power, and a thermoelectric generator is arranged behind the machine in the flow direction of the exhaust gas, and hence ensures increasing the efficiency of the drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle drive system.    Drive system (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Exhaust line (3)    Machine (4)    Thermoelectric generator (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermoelectrical generator, fluidically connected to an exhaust gas tract and to a line guiding a coolant. The generator comprises a set of thermoelectrical yoke pairs (18) arranged between a surface (21) heated by an exhaust gas and another surface (20) cooled by the coolant. A guiding device (22) guides the exhaust gas along the former surface at a flow speed increasing in a flow direction of the exhaust gas. The yoke pairs are arranged at pipe lines (16, 19) provided in a flow direction.    USE - Exhaust gas routing device for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator comprises the set of thermoelectrical yoke pairs arranged between the surface heated by the exhaust gas and another surface cooled by the coolant, and the guiding device guides the exhaust gas along the former surface at the flow speed increasing in the flow direction of the exhaust gas, thus increasing power output of the machine and achieving better performance of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an exhaust gas routing device.    Pipe lines (16, 19)    Thermoelectrical yoke pairs (18)    Surfaces (20, 21)    Guiding device (22)    Outlet side (27)
NOVELTY - The jump start unit (40), for a motor vehicle battery, has a partially hollow jump start connection (42) in one piece with a structure (44) bonded to the vehicle mass. The structure is a metal casting with an integrated connection. The structure is a spring leg (46) with the connection at the upper end side (48).    USE - The assembly is a motor vehicle battery jump start unit.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is less expensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a jump start unit of prior art and the new design.    jump start assembly (10)    jump start unit (40)    jump start connection (42)    structure bonded to the vehicle mass (44)    spring leg structure (46)    upper end side of the spring leg (48)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (10) has an electric energy storage (12) connected to a cooling circuit (14), and two exhaust gas releasing devices (22) connected in series or parallel to another cooling circuit (20), where the exhaust gas releasing devices release the exhaust gas during operation of the arrangement. Coupling elements (28, 32) connect the electric energy storage to the latter cooling circuit, and pump devices (16, 26) are connected to the two cooling circuits respectively for supplying coolant to coolers (18, 24) and/or the electric energy storage.    USE - Cooling arrangement for a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle such as mild hybrid vehicle and full hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas releasing devices are connected in series or parallel to the cooling circuit, and the coupling elements connect the electric energy storage to the cooling circuit, thus fastly increasing temperature of the electric energy storage to operating temperature, and hence improving electric driving performance of the vehicle. The cooling arrangement performs energy efficient recuperation operation of the vehicle in a rapid manner, thus increasing range of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cooling arrangement for a vehicle with an electric drive, where the cooling arrangement comprises two cooling circuits coupled with each other by opening switching valves.    Cooling arrangement (10)    Electric energy storage (12)    Cooling circuits (14, 20)    Pump devices (16, 26)    Coolers (18, 24)    Exhaust gas releasing devices (22)    Coupling elements (28, 32)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous solvent contains fluorinated cyclic carbonates (A) (I) and/or (II), and fluorinated linear carbonate (B) (III).    USE - Nonaqueous solvent is used for nonaqueous electrolyte for nonaqueous secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, game machine, handheld terminal, video camera, driving power supply, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery using nonaqueous solvent has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, storing characteristics, reliability, chemical reaction stability, thermodynamic stability and kinetic stability and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous solvent contains fluorinated cyclic carbonate (A) of formulae (I) and/or (II), and fluorinated linear carbonate (B) of formula: C(-X1)(-X2)(-F)-O-C(=O)-O-C(-Y1)(-Y2)(-F) (III).    X,Y',R1,R2,X1,X2,Y1,Y2=H or 1-4C alkyl;and    n=1-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte, which is obtained by dissolving alkali metal salt having ionic dissociation property in nonaqueous solvent as electrolyte; and    (2) nonaqueous secondary battery (1), which has alkali metal ion, positive electrode (11) capable of performing electrochemical reaction reversibly, negative electrode (12) and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of nonaqueous secondary battery.    Nonaqueous secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery case (18)    Sealing board (19)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a deodorizing device (20) that removes the odor component from the source gas. A modifier generates a hydrogen containing gas by the reforming reaction using the source gas passed from the deodorizing device. A shut-off valve is provided in the combustible-gas flow path. The combustible-gas flow path is downstream from the deodorizing device and is passed through the modifier. The adhering test of the shut-off valve is performed by an adhering tester by supplying the source gas to the combustible-gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - As the combustible-gas flow path is downstream from the deodorizing device and is passed through the modifier, the close adhering of the shut-off valve is tested without the need of a separate test gas distribution plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Deodorizing device (20)    Water tank (23)    Water pump (24)    Hydrogen generator (32)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A molded polymer material is carbonized and then subjected to hot hydrostatic-pressing under pressurized atmospheric gas, to obtain vapor-phase-epitaxy porous carbon material. The carbonized polymer material has closed-pore ratio and residual hydrogen content.    USE - Manufacture of vapor-phase-epitaxy porous carbon material used for manufacture of flaky carbon material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, capacitor, platinum support electrode for fuel cell, touch panel, electrode for flat display, and electrode sheet for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides vapor-phase-epitaxy porous carbon material having proper spacing, and excellent graphite crystallinity and carrier mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of flaky carbon material, which involves preparing intercalation compound using vapor-phase-epitaxy porous carbon material, and then rapidly heating intercalation compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of vapor-phase-epitaxy porous carbon material. (Drawing included non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system has an air turbine (4) arranged along an air stream produced by vehicle, where the turbine drives an energy generator (2) i.e. alternator, in rotation. The turbine is connected to the generator by a mechanical movement drive train (20). The drive train between the turbine and the generator comprises a variation device for performing continuous variation of speed ratio. The drive train includes a variable gauge length pulley (24), which clasps a driving belt (26) of the generator.    USE - System for generation of energy i.e. electric energy, in a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric motor vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation device adjusts speed ratio of the energy generator in a continuous manner based on the operating conditions of the vehicle and the turbine, thus obtaining better output of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mechanical device of an energy generation system comprising a mechanical movement drive train with a variable gauge length pulley.    Energy generator (2)    Air turbine (4)    Mechanical movement drive train (20)    Variable gauge length pulley (24)    Driving belt (26)
NOVELTY - Surface porosity of a porous polymeric material is improved by providing a polymerized porous material comprising surface material of reduced porosity as compared to the interior of the porous material, contacting the polymerized porous material with a surface material disrupting agent under conditions that permit the agent to disrupt the surface material, and recovering the polymerized porous material having improved surface porosity.    USE - Process of improving the surface porosity of a porous polymeric material for producing a porous crosslinked polymer for use as a substrate in a separation technology; in solid phase synthesis; as a substrate for immobilizing a molecule, preferably polypeptide, an enzyme, an oligonucleotide or other macromolecule; in a battery, a fuel cell, a cell culture method; containing a whole virus or a catalyst; as a carrier of an active ingredient, preferably a pharmaceutical agent; as a carrier for a cosmetic formulation or skin care application; as an electrical conductor; or as an adhesive carrier (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process obtains greater than or equal to 70 (preferably greater than or equal to 95)% treated particles that are free of residual surface material as determined by scanning electron microscopy; and having a void volume of greater than or equal to 75 (preferably 97)%, measured density of less than 0.2 (preferably less than 0.1) gm/cm3, greater than or equal to 50 (preferably greater than or equal to 95)% cavities that communicates with surface of the particle, cavity size of 1-50 mu m in diameter, cavities comprising pores in walls separating adjacent cavities, average interconnecting pore diameter of greater than or equal to 0.5 mu m, and ratio of cavity diameter to pore diameter of 7:1.
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer (4a,4c) consists of micropores having a pore volume of 2x 10-4 cm3/cm2 or more.    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for gas diffusion electrodes of membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell of vehicles (all claimed). Can also be used in alkaline fuel cells, direct methanol type fuel cells, and micro fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer prevents freezing of water absorbed in the micropores even in low-temperature environment of sub-zero temperature, the freezing point starting property of the battery is improved. The layer provides compact fuel cells having high density and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas diffusion electrode (8a,8c);    (2) membrane electrode assembly (10); and    (3) fuel cell (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Gas diffusion layers (4a,4c)    Gas diffusion electrodes (8a,8c)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains metallic element chosen from titanium, iron, niobium, zirconium and tantalum, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, and has peaks at 1340-1365 cm-1 and 1580-1610 cm-1 when measured by Raman spectroscopy.    USE - Catalyst is used for forming catalyst layer used for electrode used in membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as drive source and fixed-type power supply for vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to molten carbonate-type fuel cell, phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, solid oxide-type fuel cell and solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is economical and highly stable, and has excellent durability, corrosion resistance with respect to acidic electrolyte and at high electric potential, and high oxygen reduction property. The fuel cell having electrode comprising catalyst is economical and highly efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst, which involves reacting metallic element-containing compound with hydrocarbon gas, nitrogen-containing compound gas and oxygen-containing compound gas at 600-1600 degrees C;    (2) catalyst layer, which contains catalyst;    (3) electrode, which has catalyst layer and porous support layer; and    (4) membrane electrode assembly, which has an anode, a cathode and an electrolytic membrane positioned between cathode and anode.
NOVELTY - The fusible link unit (1) has fusible link (19) and fusible link (23) with a heat-emitting element (21). A thermal resistance unit (25) suppresses conduction of heat generated from the heat-emitting element, to the fusible link (19).    USE - Fusible link unit connected to terminal of battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rise of temperature in temperature rise suppression portion of the fusible link unit is suppressed effectively by a simple structure, by suppressing the conduction of heat generated from heat emitting element of fusible link to other fusible link.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fusible link unit connected to the battery terminal.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fusible link unit (1)    Fusible links (19,23)    Heat-emitting element (21)    Thermal resistance unit (25)    Battery terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The device has an absorber layer (1) formed of radiation-absorbing substances e.g. activated carbon. The layer is applied on a polyvinyl acetate film. The device is designed as a wallpaper, wall covering, plate, cardboard or absorbent paper such as blotting paper or porous fabric, in a rollable or windable form. A radiation incidence side (6) is connected to a positive side of a rectifier device (7). A direct-current voltage source (8) is connected as a voltage circuit to a radiation averted side (2) of the layer with a terminal under interconnection of another rectifier device.    USE - Device for converting radiation energy i.e. infrared-radiation, into electrical energy and for use as a covering in a roof area of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures conversion efficiency of 80 percentage, and allows usage of the radiation energy in a technically optimal way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for converting radiation energy into electrical energy.    Absorber layer (1)    Radiation averted side (2)    Radiation incidence side (6)    Rectifier device (7)    Direct-current voltage source (8)
NOVELTY - Producing graphitic carbon materials, which include pyridine, pyrrole and/or quaternary nitrogen groups at least on its surface, emerging from carbon nanotubes, comprises grinding the carbon nanotubes under a nitrogen atmosphere.    USE - The produced graphitic carbon materials are useful: as a catalyst in chemical reactions, which are electrochemical reaction, which comprises a reduction of oxygen: and as electrode material in fuel cells and electrolysis cells (all claimed). The graphitic carbon materials are useful: in polymers, ceramics or metals as composite components for improving the electrical and/or heat conductivity and/or mechanical properties; for producing conducting paths and structures; as a storage medium e.g. for hydrogen or lithium, in membranes e.g. for the purification of gases; in the medical field e.g. as a framework for managing the growth of cellular tissue; in the diagnostic field e.g. as a marker; and in chemical and physical analysis (e.g. atomic force microscopes).    ADVANTAGE - The process is useful for producing graphitic carbon materials in high yield with high quality.
NOVELTY - The cassette has a back cover connected to a bicycle frame. A bicycle generator is connected to a main power source transformer that outputs alternating current. (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - Radio cassette for use with a bicycle generator.    ADVANTAGE - The cassette saves dry cell power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a radio cassette. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The additive has an outer covering layer covering surface of an inner core, where the outer covering layer is selected from one of carbon, copper, silver, platinum, carbon black, acetyleneblack and super-P, indium tin oxide, tin oxide, zinc oxidate, ruthenium oxide, polypyrrole and polyaniline, polythiophene or polyacetylene. A volume extensibility material is fused at prescribed temperature in the inner core, where the volume extensibility material is one of non-conducting polymer, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or foaming agent.    USE - Additive for an electrochemical device i.e. lithium secondary battery (all claimed), which is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The additive has improved performance and safety, and can be prevented from firing and explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical device comprising a separation film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an additive for an electrochemical device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains a negative-electrode protective film-formation agent comprising aza crown-ether compound having structure in which one or more nitrogen atoms in aza crown-ether structure is coupled with organic group having polymerizable unsaturated bond, electrolyte dissolution promoter containing sulfoxide compound and/or ether compound, and electrolyte.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, electric vehicle and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the electrolyte solution has excellent output characteristics and capacity.
NOVELTY - The sunvisor has a solar panel (22) for converting sunlight into electric energy. A motor is connected electrically in the solar panel. A fan (26) is combined in the motor including an attached unit adhered to the body (B) of vehicle (30).    USE - Sunvisor for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sunvisor has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sunvisor.    Solar panel (22)    Switching unit (25)    Fan (26)    Vehicle (30)    Body (B)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation system has a niobium film (1), a heating unit consisting of combustor, unit for supplying room temperature and low hydrogen concentration gas to primary side of niobium film, and unit for recovering hydrogen to secondary side of niobium film. The niobium film is heated at 300-500 degrees C by heating unit, and the solid solution content of hydrogen is set to 0.26 or less. Hydrogen is selectively separated from low hydrogen concentration gas.    USE - System is used for separating hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently enables separation of hydrogen from low hydrogen concentration gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of hydrogen separation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Niobium film (1)    Porous support (2)    Low hydrogen concentration gas supply layer (3)    Hydrogen recovery layer (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle power source comprising multiple battery packs (1) connected in series, where the source is connected with a high voltage distribution box (3). Analog/digital (A/D) isolation collecting modules (5) are connected with a main control module (4) i.e. 16-bit single-chip microcomputer, by a group of controller area network (CAN) buses (6). The control module is connected with a vehicle control system (2) by another group of CAN buses (7) and connected with a total voltage sensor (9) and a total current sensor (10) in the box.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery managing system for use on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple control system, high control accuracy, better stability, reasonable design and simple structure, and prolongs service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lithium iron phosphate battery managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery packs (1)    Vehicle control system (2)    High voltage distribution box (3)    Main control module (4)    Analog to digital isolation collecting modules (5)    Controller area network buses (6, 7)    Total voltage sensor (9)    Total current sensor (10)
NOVELTY - A rolling generator includes a box cover composed of a box-type base (1) and a load bearing plate supported by an elastic component to be floated on the box-type base. The elastic component is composed of an elastic storing device (3) for converting the stored elastic potential energy from the load bearing plate into the mechanical energy and driving the assembled generator unit (6) through a gear train. The elastic storing device basically comprises an elastic element and a load bearing rod (32). The elastic component further includes a resetting elastic device (5).    USE - Rolling generator for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is easy to operate due to its simple structure. High energy conversion and collection efficiencies are realized, since kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy of the motor vehicle are effectively converted into clean electric energy during the traveling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a rolling generator.    Box-type base (1)    Elastic storing device (3)    Resetting elastic device (5)    Generator unit (6)    Load bearing rod (32)
NOVELTY - The protector has detection electrodes (Z1-Z6) whose set of ends is soaked in an electrolyte grille. Another set of ends of the detection electrodes is connected with a base of transistors (BG1-BG6) by one set of current-limiting resistors (R1-R6). Collectors of the transistors are connected with positive electrodes of LEDs (D2-D6) by another set of current-limiting resistors (R8-R12). Transmitters of the transistors are connected with positive electrodes of rechargeable batteries (E) by an ignition switch K1.    USE - Detection protector for rechargeable batteries of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The protector is convenient to operate, and has prolonged service life. The protector effectively protects the rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a detection protector.    Transistors (BG1-BG6)    LEDs (D2-D6)    Rechargeable batteries (E)    Current-limiting resistors (R1-R6, R8-R12)    Detection electrodes (Z1-Z6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a bracket equipped with a direct current motor, where a side of the direct current motor is provided with a gear box. Another side of the direct current motor is equipped with an oversized volume capacitor. A fuel battery and a fuel box are arranged adjacent to the oversized volume capacitor, where the fuel box is equipped with a fuel pump.    USE - Energy-saving type agricultural transporting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel pump conveys fuel at fixed time to fuel battery to generate direct current, so as to charge oversized volume capacitor. The oversized volume capacitor can store power. The stored large power enables direct current motor to work, so as to transmit power to the gear box, thus transmitting power output to a driving part of the vehicle by the gear box to enable the vehicle to work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving type agricultural transporting vehicle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The takeoff has worms (3-1, 4-1) whose two ends are equipped with wind impellers (5). Two worm wheels (3-2, 4-2) are engaged with the worms. Two worm shafts (10, 13) are fixed on upper and lower wallboards (1-3, 1-4) of a flat housing (1) by bearings (11, 12, 14, 15). A drive gear (2) is arranged between the worm wheels. A drive gear shaft is fixed on the upper and lower wallboards of the flat housing by the bearings. An upper end of the drive gear shaft extends out from the upper wallboard of the flat housing as a wind power output shaft (16).    USE - Wind power takeoff for an electro car.    ADVANTAGE - The takeoff is rational in structure and convenient to install, and has higher wind power utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a wind power takeoff.    Flat housing (1)    Upper and lower wallboards (1-3, 1-4)    Drive gear (2)    Worms (3-1, 4-1)    Worm wheels (3-2, 4-2)    Wind impellers (5)    Worm shafts (10, 13)    Bearings (11, 12, 14, 15)    Wind power output shaft (16)
NOVELTY - The bus has a grade transmission chain wheel pair whose driving wheel is mounted on a chain wheel shaft of a crank chain wheel. A transmission shaft is provided between two adjacent grade transmission driven chain wheel shafts. A grade transmission driven chain wheel shaft is equipped with another grade transmission chain wheel pair whose rear end is equipped with a third grade transmission chain wheel pair. A driven wheel shaft of the third grade transmission chain wheel pair drives a half shaft of a rear axle by a speed reducer and a differential gear arranged on the rear axle.    USE - Green-energy multi-power sightseeing bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bus has multiple functions. The bus saves energy, and reduces discharging of power during various functions. The passengers can drive the bus by pedal to exercise body or by electric driving device to enjoy the sightseeing. The passengers can sit around circumference of the bus, and a middle part of the bus is equipped with a table, so that the passengers can communicate or play with each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a green-energy multi-power sightseeing bus.
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has a feed mechanism (21) connected to an end of an anode of a reactive cell module (10). A fuel cell directly converts chemical energy of included carbon component into power through an electro chemical reaction. A displacing mechanism (22) of a fuel transfer module (20) is positioned in an end part of the anode. An oil-immersed apparatus (31) is connected to a cathode of the reactive cell. A gas transport module is fixed on a housing (40). A decant time outlet (32) is installed in the gas transport module.    USE - Angle-adjustable direct coal fuel cell unit for an electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon content in coal can be distributed uniformly on a surface of the reactive cell, so as to improve the reaction efficiency of the carbon component and increase the generation efficiency of the fuel cell. The inclination angle of the reactive cell can be controlled, so as to control reaction time and improve operational effect of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an angle-adjustable coal fuel cell unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reactive cell module (10)    Fuel transfer module (20)    Feed mechanism (21)    Displacing mechanism (22)    Oil-immersed apparatus (31)    Decant time outlet (32)    Housing (40)    Angle-adjustable coal fuel cell unit (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing resolver offset correction, and setting up software delay of an inverter as a theoretical value. A resolver offset is measured based on a rate of a motor, and another resolver offset is measured based on speed of the motor. The inverter delay is compensated. The software delay of the inverter and hardware delay are added using the resolver offsets.    USE - Method for measuring delay of an inverter of a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids degradation of power performance and mileage performance of the vehicle according to the motor torque control, and authorizes the output voltage by accurately measuring and correcting the characteristic inverter delay of the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of an inverter delay measurement method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The humidifier (10) has multiple hollow fiber membranes (11c) united with multiple binding strings (11d). A potting material (11b) is provided in a case (11a), where the hollow fiber membranes include a low rank bundle (11e). The hollow fiber membranes are parallelly closed to a same direction. Both side end points of the binding strings are inserted in an end part of the hollow fiber membranes.    USE - Membrane humidifier for a fuel cell in a vehicle. Can also be used for an industrial site and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of the potting material can be strengthened by potting process of injecting polymer into the hollow fiber membranes. The humidifier prevents the potting material from being broken away from the fuel cell and prevents leakage phenomenon generated due to stress caused by vibration and fast acceleration of the vehicles. The uniform airflow can be generated, so as to improve performance of the membrane humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a membrane humidifier.    Humidifier (10)    Case (11a)    Potting material (11b)    Hollow fiber membranes (11c)    Binding strings (11d)    Low rank bundle (11e)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an active material electrode layer formed with an electrode layer that is made of one among activated carbon, conductive material or binder. An up down electrode layer is provided in the electrode layer, where the up down electrode layer is made of metal oxide or conductivity polymer. A terminal i.e. lead, is formed in a current collector, where the terminal is made of one among aluminum, nickel, copper or stainless steel. A protection unit is coated with an insulation heat resistance coating material, where the protection unit is made of UV indurative polymer.    USE - Super capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to a memory electric power source for backup of an electronic device, power source for a starter of a vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV), a motor driving battery for substitution power source for a toy and hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has low leakage problem and cost, and improved stability, and can be effectively protected from external shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a super capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a super capacitor.