NOVELTY - The improved electrochromic device comprises a magnetically modified electrode (210, 215) including magnetic particles coated with an inert material, and methyl viologen or phenyl viologen.    USE - The improved electrochromic device such as fuel cells for internal combustion engine vehicle, batteries including nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel zinc battery and nickel iron battery, membrane sensors including dual sensors for parametric species and optical sensors, filters, flux switches and solar and photocells.    ADVANTAGE - The improved electrochromic device can be economically and efficiently manufactured with high current densities, improved battery capacity and performance, enhanced magnetic flux and excellent chemical properties and magnetic properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of an electrochromic cell.    Cell (201)    Electrolyte (205)    Electrodes (210, 215)    Coating (225)    First material (230)    Second material. (234)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying starting of an engine, and detecting battery voltage during starting of the engine. A corresponding starting current is evaluated from the detected battery voltage by a battery model (12). A characteristic parameter is determined by prediction of an onboard electrical system voltage that is estimated using the battery model and evaluated starting current. Parameters and/or state variables of the battery model are updated after identifying starting of the engine.    USE - Method for determining of a characteristic parameter e.g. voltage and current, of a battery model for recognition of onboard electrical system stability.    ADVANTAGE - The method determines characteristic parameter such as maximum starting current, directly and indirectly at comparatively smaller hardware cost in a simple manner by easily predicting the onboard electrical system voltage. The method adjusts current profile with appropriate environmental conditions at high accuracy such that large security reserve is not reproached based on the indirect detection of the starting current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining a characteristic parameter for recognition of onboard electrical system stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for determining a characteristic parameter for recognition of onboard electrical system stability.    Characteristic parameter determining device (10)    Arithmetic unit (11)    Battery model (12)    Energy management controller (14)    Bus system (16)
NOVELTY - A platinum ordered-lattice catalyst uses a platinum-cobalt ordered-lattice alloy of L10 structure as a nucleus, and platinum of L12 structure as an outer layer.    USE - Platinum ordered-lattice catalyst is used for cathodes of fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells used for motor vehicles, domestic distributed power supplies, and portable power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum ordered-lattice catalyst has excellent durability in acidic environment, and catalytic activity. The platinum ordered-lattice particles are dispersed favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of platinum ordered-lattice catalyst, which involves producing platinum-cobalt alloy particles consisting of A1 structure on a catalyst carrier, converting the particles into ordered-lattice alloy particles of L10 structure, and forming an outer layer by eluting cobalt from the particles.
NOVELTY - A catalyst is obtained by heat processing mixture of iron group metal complex (I) containing iron, cobalt and nickel coordinated to polymer with molecular weight of 1000-500000, and carbon powder in reducing environment.    USE - Catalyst for use in electrode of fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high alcoholysis activity and reduced aggregation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst is obtained by heat processing mixture of iron group metal complex of formula (I) containing iron, cobalt and nickel coordinated to polymer with molecular weight of 1000-500000, and carbon powder in reducing environment.    R1=H or optionally halogenated 1-10C hydrocarbyl;    R2,R3=H, halo, nitro, acyl, ester, carboxy, formyl, nitrile, sulfone, aryl or optionally halogenated 1-15C optionally branched alkyl;    or R2+R3+phenyl ring=condensed ring;    X,Y'=H or OH;    R4,R5=X, ether, amino, aryl or 1-15C optionally branched alkyl;    x=1-2;    y=1-3;and    n=2-120.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which consists of the catalyst supported on a carrier; and    (2) fuel cell, which consists of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen reduction processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Powder (1)    Reaction tube (2)    Electric furnace (3)    Glass wool (4)    Temperature regulator (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a saddle, a clamp plate, a hoop, a storage battery box, a saddle bolt, a turnover shaft, a saddle pipe bolt and a baffle block connected together with a turnover plate and located on a storage battery. A safe lock is fixed with the baffle block. A support frame is provided with a lock catch plate that is provided with a lock hole. A lock tongue of the safe lock is matched with the lock hole. A wedge block bolt and a wedge block are installed at middle of a saddle pipe.    USE - Burglar-proof safe device for a storage battery of a help-move-vehicle. Can also be used for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents the storage battery from being stolen, thus providing safe utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a burglar-proof safe device.
NOVELTY - The technique involves equipping a full-automatic speed regulation wheel with a wind power generator and a storage battery. The full-automatic speed regulation wheel is provided on a base of a blade and automatic angulator units. The storage battery is simultaneously subjected to outputting and inputting process.    USE - Wind power generation technique for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The technique enables avoiding polluting the environment by automobile exhaust, saving energy source, providing high electric storage and better health effects, ensuring safe and durable effects, prolonging service time and reducing material consumption. The technique can be implemented in an inexpensive manner. The technique enables modifying multiple vehicles.
NOVELTY - The system has a relay (K21) serially connected with a vehicle charger (202). The system is connected with a circuit formed by the relay (K11) and a power utilization device (201) in parallel. A third relay (K3) is connected between a parallel circuit formed by the relay, the power utilization device, the other relay, the vehicle charger and a battery pack (203). A fourth relay (K12) and a resistor (R11) are connected in series and connected with the other relay in parallel. A control unit is connected with control ends of the other relay and the fourth relay.    USE - High-voltage power utilization system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be provided with independent charge circuit, so that the system can prevent overlarge current of the vehicle charger, which instantly flows into the relay. The system can ensure safety of the relay and the power utilization device and achieve safety connection of the vehicle charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a high-voltage power utilization system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Relays (K3, K11, K12, K21)    Resistor (R11)    Power utilization device (201)    Vehicle charger (202)    Battery pack (203)
NOVELTY - The structure has a thermoelectric generator (10) equipped in a route of an exhaust pipe (50), where exhaust back pressure within the exhaust pipe is controlled by controlling a control valve (30). The control valve is equipped at an inner side of the exhaust pipe to control the flow mass of the exhaust gas. A motor unit (20) receives power produced by the thermoelectric generator to operate the control valve. The thermoelectric generator includes a thermoelectric module (40) consisting of a hetero-metal combination for producing electromotive force.    USE - Air exhaust structure for use in an engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure reduces the battery power dissipation amount by using the control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air exhaust structure.    Thermoelectric generator (10)    Motor unit (20)    Control valve (30)    Thermoelectric module (40)    Exhaust pipe (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly provided within a pouch. A separator is formed between a cathode film and an anode film. A junction electroplating layer is formed on a surface of a cathode tab (37), which is drawn out of the pouch, where the cathode tab is connected to a connection terminal. A protective circuit board (40) is electrically connected to the cathode tab and another cathode tab (38) through the connection terminal made of nickel. The protective circuit board is made of copper or aluminum. The electroplating layer is welded with the connection terminal of the circuit board.    USE - Secondary battery for digital home appliance, portable terminal and hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium-metal battery, lithium ion battery and lithium-ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The junction electroplating nickel layer is soldered on the junction terminal of the protecting circuit board in an effective manner, and the engaging process of the secondary battery is simplified. The fabrication cost of the battery is reduced, and the mass production of the battery is improved. The size of the battery can be reduced, and the workability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a junction part of cathode tab and protecting circuit board of a secondary battery.    Cathode tabs (37, 38)    Protective circuit board (40)    Outer bonding pad (42)    Protection circuit part (44)    Junction terminal (46)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive composite material comprises metallic-oxide precursor, deionized water, organic solvent, acid and additive in mol ratio of 1:0.5-12:0-100:0-0.1:0-5. The metallic-oxide precursor is metal silanol compound or its salt. The organic solvent is methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohol, acetone or tetrahydrofuran. The acid is hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid of boric acid. The additive is surfactant and other component.    USE - Proton conductive glass material is used for direct alcohol fuel cell, electrochemical sensor and supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive glass material has excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of proton conductive composite material, which involves mixing metallic-oxide precursor, deionized water, organic solvent, acid, additive and Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer), stirring, curing, molding and performing hydrothermal treatment.
NOVELTY - A short fiber having metal layer is twisted and set as a wire (12), while the outer side of wire is covered with flexible resin tube (11). A sealing portion is provided at the edge portion of flexible resin tube. The portion of wire is externally exposed from sealing portion. The edge portion of flexible resin tube containing wire is inserted into the leg portion of terminal. The boundary line of leg portion of terminal and the flexible resin tube is covered with the sealing element.    USE - Electric power feeding structure connected between power supply and electrically-drive brake of vehicles such as electric vehicle such as fuel-cell electric vehicle and solar electric vehicle. Can also be used in between connection of power supply and motor of robot.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power feeding structure excellent in repeated tolerance with respect to bending or vibration is provided. The electricity is supplied stably for long period of time. The application of tension to the wire is prevented by putting the wire into the tube and connecting with terminal through the joint of universal joint, so that the durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the principle portion of conductor.    Feeder (8)    Resin tube (11)    Electro-conductive wire (12)
NOVELTY - In certain industries, a controlled environment prevails for a process to be carried out such as, maintaining the humidity in a textile mill to avoid fabric shrinkage, yarn breakage, dust, lint contributing to poor quality. To maintain the humidity, humidification plants are setup in which high horsepower pumps are used to pump water through an array of nozzles placed on either side facing each other. A force draft fan is positioned at one end of the humidification unit and the eliminator at the other end. The high velocity water from the nozzles impinges and is split into small particles. Only the finely split particles that cross the eliminator are carried into the plant, while the other particles are headed back to the tank. The humidity inside the unit is monitored manually at regular intervals and is maintained by switching ON/OFF the pumps according to the need. To eliminate manual work and to reduce the power consumed by pumps, a new method of using a specially designed atomizer with a control system is proposed. Based on the humidity of the working environment measured by the humidity sensor, a microcontroller controls the quantity of water falling on the high velocity air that passes through the atomizer. The water is atomized and is carried away as mist into the unit. This enables automatic control and contributes to the energy conservation by pumping only the required quantity of water. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling a conductive layer to an electrolyte layer which is coupled to one face of a piezoelectric element (101). Another conductive layer is coupled to another electrolyte layer which is coupled to another face of the piezoelectric element. One face of the piezoelectric element is coupled to the conductive layer.    USE - Method of forming piezoelectric ultracapacitor used in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The energy in physical motion such as walking, driving or vibrating can be harnessed efficiently using the piezoelectric ultracapacitor. The charges accumulated on the ultracapacitor structure are prevented from returning to the piezoelectric element by the diodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the piezoelectric ultracapacitor.    Piezoelectric element (101)    Electrode (102)    Barrier (104)    Diode (105,106)    Piezoelectric ultracapacitor (107)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (20) has several battery modules (22,24) that are mounted within a casing (50). A liquid heat exchanger (100) and fans (34,36) are mounted within the casing and at intermediate location within battery modules. The fan is a reversible fan such that the fan pulls air in certain direction for specific period of time, and then reverses and flow and pulls air in opposite direction for another specific period of time.    USE - Multi-cell battery pack for use in vehicle (claimed) such as trains.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fans are located centrally and between the modules, more even cooling is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic driveline for vehicle; and    (2) method of cooling battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (20)    Multi-cell battery modules (22,24)    Fans (34,36)    Casing (50)    Liquid heat exchanger (100)
NOVELTY - The frame (5) has tube section having interior space which receives a battery unit. A lateral opening extends in the direction of extension of the tube section. The battery unit is inserted into the interior space through the lateral opening.    USE - Frame of electromotively driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable and safely protected accommodation of the battery are ensured and the insertion and removal of the battery unit is simple, by inserting the battery unit into the interior space through lateral opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral view of the bicycle frame.    Frame (5)    Seat tube (6)    Top tube (7)    Down tube (8)    Head tube (9)
NOVELTY - The system (100) comprises a processor (130) which selects a combination of donor cells are receiver cell from several cells (110), based on one of two mode such as mode where the number of donor cell is equal to number of receiver cell, and mode where the number of donor cell is greater than number receiver cell. Several switches (140) electrically connect the capacitor (120) to the donor and receiver cells to charge and discharge the capacitor respectively. The transfer of charges between cells in several cell through the capacitor balances the charge within the battery pack.    USE - Charge balancing system for battery pack used in electrical power application. Uses include but are not limited to portable computer, mobile phone, grid-connected battery backup system, electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The processor selects the combination of donor and receiver cells to increase the charge transfer efficiency between the cells and the flexibility in the charge balancing system is increased, thus the more balance and healthy battery pack is obtained with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for balancing charge within a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of the charge balancing system.    Charge balancing system (100)    Several cells (110)    Capacitor (120)    Processor (130)    Switches (140)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to electrically driven vehicles. Electrically driven minivan comprises storage batteries with charging devices and wind power stations. The latter are provided with diffusion devices furnished with screens. Shaft of every wind power station supports flywheel and coupling connected with low-rpm shaft of every gearbox. High-rpm shaft of every gearbox is coupled with the shaft of every electric generator. The latter is connected with transformer. Storage batteries and electric generator with thyristor gates are connected with rheostat control board and DC traction motor.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Higher ecological safety. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves computing internal resistance of a lead battery from voltage and electric current of the battery during engine start-up. The electric power generation voltage of a generator is maintained constant after engine start-up. The charging current of battery charged with the voltage of generator is integrated to obtain charging current integration value. The free capacity of the battery is computed from the integration value and battery temperature. The deterioration degree of the battery is estimated from the free capacity and internal resistance.    USE - Method for estimating state of lead battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the lead battery can be estimated precisely based on the free capacity and internal resistance of battery. Hence, labor effort can be reduced and fuel consumption of vehicle can be stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of lead battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining state estimation process of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fluid control valve (100) has a seat (133) having a fluid nozzle (137), and a valve (129) that opens and closes the nozzle. When the valve moves to the direction which contacts the seat surface portion (135a) from the state spaced apart from the seat surface portion, a buffer (300) is provided to contact the valve seat ahead of the valve main portion.    USE - Fluid control valve for use in fluid supply system which supplies hydrogen gas to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of valve main portion or seat surface portion can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the central region of the fluid control valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fluid control valve (100)    Valve (129)    Seat (133)    Seat surface portion (135a)    Fluid nozzle (137)    Buffer (300)
NOVELTY - The drying apparatus (100) covers electric power generation element (21) with a cladding material (22). A workpiece (20) for drawing out a tab (23) linked to the electric power generation element from an unsealed cladding material is dried. A heating unit (110) is arranged in contact with the tab to impart heat to the tab.    USE - Drying apparatus used in manufacture of battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat is directly transmitted from the tab inside the electric power generation element and cladding material, favorable heat transmission efficiency can be obtained and the drying time can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drying apparatus.    Workpiece (20)    Electric power generation element (21)    Cladding material (22)    Tab (23)    Drying apparatus (100)    Heating unit (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has cover (23) detachably provided in a container (3) comprising opening (3a) for accommodating electrolyte solution (4). A floating portion (21) is provided in the container so as to float in the electrolyte solution. A display portion (22) is provided for displaying level (4a) of electrolyte solution in the container based on the movement of floating portion.    USE - Apparatus for detecting level of liquid such as electrolyte solution in container of storage battery (claimed) for motor vehicle, power station, sub-station, domestic application, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the storage battery can be prolonged reliably, and the quantity of liquid accommodated in the container in dark place can be confirmed easily. The reliability of the liquid-level detection apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the liquid-level detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid-level detection apparatus (2)    Container (3)    Opening (3a)    Electrolyte solution (4)    Level of electrolyte solution (4a)    Floating portion (21)    Display portion (22)    Cover (23)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has housing (12) containing an electric power generation element. A sheet like electrode terminal (14,16) is arranged so as to extend out from housing. A tab (18) is arranged for detecting voltage of electrode terminal, and supported by a spacer arranged on electrode terminal.    USE - Battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need to attach a separate tab to housing by welding can be avoided and space at vicinity of housing can be utilized effectively for arrangement of tab for voltage detection of electrode terminal. The operation work of attachment of tab to housing can be performed at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Housing (12)    Sheet like electrode terminal (14,16)    Tab (18)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has support plate (100) having thermal conductivity, whose bottom face (100a) is contacted with cell (110). A temperature detector (120) such as thermistor detects the temperature of support plate.    USE - Battery module such as bipolar lithium ion secondary battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of cell can be detected accurately while maintaining modular mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module in disassembled state.    Battery module (10)    Support plate (100)    Bottom face (100a)    Cells (110)    Temperature detector (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has electric power generation element (300) having wiring board (100) including connection portion (101) having several protrusions (101a) which are connected with electrode of cells (200). The wiring board has base (102) for carrying out electric conduction of voltage of electrode, and leading-out portion (103) which is protruded from base, for deriving voltage of electrode towards outside. The leading-out portion is formed in preset position of wiring board that is different from position intersected with lamination direction of cell.    USE - Lamination type battery e.g. bipolar battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of teeth of wiring board and stress on wiring board can be reduced. The durability of battery can be improved. The sealing performance of wiring board can be improved. The productivity of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of lamination type battery and wiring board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring board (100)    Connection portion (101)    Protrusions (101a)    Base (102)    Leading-out portion (103)    Cells (200)    Electric power generation element (300)
NOVELTY - A count unit detects the amount of overcurrent flowing into a drive motor. A heater heats a lithium ion battery when the detected amount exceeds a predetermined value.    USE - Control apparatus of lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of lithium can be suppressed reliably and deterioration of battery can be prevented effectively while ensuring safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the excess electric current detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A heating unit (60) heats the all-solid-state secondary battery (10) using an exhaust heat from a heat source. A temperature buffer unit (40) buffers the temperature of all-solid-state secondary battery.    USE - Battery system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the all-solid-state secondary battery can be improved by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    All-solid-state secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Temperature buffer unit (40)    Heating unit (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a cell laminated structure (110) with a separator that is arranged between the membrane electrode assemblies. The cell laminated structure is arranged between the end plates (130,140). A circular band (150) is allowed to apply elastic force to cell laminated structure and end plate along the lamination direction. The recessed portions are provided at the sides of the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle and domestic electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The circular band applies elastic force to cell laminated structure and end plate along lamination direction. Hence the load can be added to the cell laminated structure and end plate appropriately. The fuel cell stack can be manufactured simply at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Cell laminated structure (110)    Current collection board (120)    End plates (130,140)    Circular band (150)    Pressurization tool (200)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (1) has a collector (2) and an active material layer (3) which is formed on the collector. A cavity (4) is intermittently formed in the surface direction of the collector with surface area ratio of 10-60%.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of stress in the boundary surface of active material layer is relieved when the expansion and contraction of active material layer is absorbed by the cavity formed on the surface of the collector at the time of charging/discharging of the battery. The adhesive fall between collector and active material layer is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Through-hole (2a)    Active material layer (3)    Cavity (4)
NOVELTY - The system has battery unit (120) which accommodates a battery module (122). A feed pump (140) conveys a thermal medium (130) with respect to battery unit. A heat exchanger (150) recovers the heat of thermal medium.    USE - Battery system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation accompanying electrical storage and discharge can be utilized effectively. The cooling capacity of battery unit can be secured. The high output of battery system can be ensured and the battery efficiency can be improved. The installation space of battery system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery system (100)    Battery unit (120)    Battery module (122)    Thermal medium (130)    Feed pump (140)    Heat exchanger (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (6) which controls the fuel cell (1). The voltage normally lower than the time of electric power generation is set with respect to fuel cell, when temperature of fuel cell is less than predetermined value. The supply amount of fuel and oxidizing agent is set based on the setting voltage. The reset which increases supply amount of fuel is performed based on carbon deposition existence inside fuel cell. The fuel cell from fuel supply unit (2) and oxidizing agent from oxidizing agent supply unit (3) are supplied to fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient and rapid starting of fuel cell system is achieved without generating carbon deposition on the electrode of fuel cell so that excellent electric power generation performance or durable performance is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel supply unit (2)    Oxidizing agent supply unit (3)    Temperature detection unit (4)    Control unit (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell and the piping (32,38) for circulating the fluid through the fuel cell. A case (40) accommodates the fuel cell. A pump (34) is provided on the piping (32), inside the storage case. A motor (36) is provided at the exterior of storage case for driving the pump.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the path of fluid passing along fuel cell is made shorter than the case where pump is arranged to the exterior of storage case, the heat of motor can be thermally radiated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling pipe (32)    Cooling pump (34)    Motor (36)    Bypass piping (38)    Case (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has fuel cell having oxygen supply apparatus (26) including air supply piping (40) for supplying air containing oxygen to fuel cell from compressor (30). A metal plate (68) and rubber made pipe (66) are wound on outer periphery of air supply piping.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation of sound from piping surface based on discharge of pulse from compressor can be suppressed by using simple and economical structure. The reliability and performance efficiency of fuel cell electric vehicle can be improved. The rigidity of oxygen supply apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell electric vehicle (10)    Oxygen supply apparatus (26)    Compressor (30)    Air supply piping (40)    Rubber made pipe (66)    Metal plate (68)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (100) consists of a negative-electrode active material (44) containing a low-melting-point metal and/or alloy having a melting point of 200 degrees C or less, accommodated in a metal housing (10). An electroconductive barrier (42A) which obstructs contact with the negative-electrode active material and metal housing, is provided between the negative-electrode active material and housing inner wall.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and nickel-cadmium battery is used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel-cell electric vehicles. Can also be used for mobile communication terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery maintains favorable capacity maintenance factor and provides excellent output. Embrittlement of metal components of the battery is prevented. Reduction in electroconductivity is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium secondary battery as the secondary battery.    Housing (10)    Positive electrode (30)    Electroconductive barrier (42A)    Negative-electrode active material (44)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has an electrode compound material (4) having active material layer (3) containing active material on surface of a collector (2). The active material layer is clamped with a pair of peeling prevention film (5a,5b). One peeling prevention film (5a) is provided in peripheral portion of other peeling prevention film (5b).    USE - Electrode for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery of assembled battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The crack of the active material in the electrode compound material, pulverization, and peeling from collector can be prevented. The cycling characteristics of the secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery;    (2) assembled battery; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active material layer (3)    Electrode compound material (4)    Peeling prevention films (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - The capacitor apparatus (10) has several capacitor elements (30) arranged in casing (20) at a grid form and cooled by a coolant flowing toward one side (204) of the casing to other side (202) of casing. The capacitor elements are arranged at the both sides of coolant taking-in region (40) that is tapering off toward one side of casing to the other side.    USE - Capacitor apparatus used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolant can be supplied equally with respect to each capacitor element via coolant taking-in region when coolant is flowed in from the one side of casing, the cooling efficiency of several capacitor elements can be improved effectively and efficiently raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the capacitor apparatus.    Capacitor apparatus (10)    Casing (20)    Capacitor elements (30)    Coolant taking-in region (40)    Sides of the casing (202,204)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a setting unit that sets correction duty value for correcting influence of dead time setting process, based on the peak value existing between negative and positive threshold values, when the lower value is less than the negative threshold value. The correction duty value is set, based on the average value of electric current at the primary side, when the peak value and lower value exist between the negative and positive threshold values.    USE - Chopper-type DC-DC converter apparatus for use in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in ship, aircraft and domestic electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The controllability of the DC-DC converter apparatus can be improved, since generation of voltage variation due to switching of voltage rise state and voltage fall state can be suppressed. Hence efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the correction duty value setting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a high frequency step-up transformer (37) which raises the direct current (DC) voltage. The transformer is arranged on circuit board (20). The lead-out line (37A) of pair of primary winding of transformer, is connected to circuit board position that is distant from position where transformer is positioned. The lead-out line (37B) of pair of secondary winding of transformer, is connected to vicinity of position where transformer is positioned.    USE - Power converter device for fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used in solar power generation device and wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The high reliability and conversion efficiency are realized by optimization of arrangement of lead-out line of transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and top views of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit board (20)    High frequency step-up transformer (37)    Lead-out lines (37A,37B)    Rectifier circuit (38)    Switching elements (Q34,Q36)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has a converter (22) that converts direct current power output from fuel cell (20). The converted electric power is transmitted to inverter (25) which is connected to commercial system (26). A conductor (27) is arranged between secondary winding of transformer (23) and the inverter. The conductor is connected to one of the positive or negative terminals of the converter.    USE - Power converter device for fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of the common mode noise can be reduced by connecting the conductor to one of the positive and negative terminals of the converter, hence the performance and reliability of the power converter device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Converter (22)    Transformer (23)    Inverter (25)    Commercial system (26)    Conductor (27)
NOVELTY - The controller has a capacitor (16) connected to a high voltage battery (11), and a resistor (17) connected to capacitor and battery (11). A discharge contactor (15) short-circuits other edge of resistor to ground. An electric power converter (19) transforms the electric power from battery (11) to low voltage and charges a low-voltage battery (20). The electric power of high voltage from capacitor is converted into low voltage and the battery (20) is charged until a preset current value is reached, when electric power supply from battery (11) is stopped.    USE - Power controller of e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The energy loss is reduced by recovering the electric power charged by the capacitor when the electric power supply from high voltage battery is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power control method; and    (2) electric power control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (11)    Discharge contactor (15)    Capacitor (16)    Resistor (17)    Electric power converter (19)    Low-voltage battery (20)
NOVELTY - The conveyance apparatus has one-way direct current (DC)-DC converter (4) which is operated when connected between an electrical double layer capacitor (3) and a drive control apparatus (5). An electrical double layer capacitor (7) is connected between the DC-DC converter and the drive control apparatus.    USE - Conveyance apparatus of automatic conveyance vehicle for loading/unloading load.    ADVANTAGE - Regenerated electric power is electrically stored by the electrical double layer capacitor located in the upstream of drive control apparatus in the downstream of one-way DC-DC converter so that energy loss can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the automatic conveyance vehicle stopped at the loading table lifters. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Loading table lifters (2A,2B)    Electrical double layer capacitors (3,7)    DC-DC converter (4)    Drive control apparatus (5)    Electric motor (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit has bridge-type inverter circuits (20,22) that are connected together in cascade manner to form cascade H bridge-type inverter circuit. A direct current (DC) power supply (24) and serial-parallel switch power supply (26) are connected to the bridge-type inverter circuits respectively. Several series circuits of the switching elements (S1-S8) are provided in the bridge-type inverter circuits to switch connection of DC power supply with respect to the bridge-type inverter circuits.    USE - Power supply circuit for vehicle such a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Connection of power supply with respect to bridge-type inverter circuits can be switched by operating switching elements of the series circuits. Voltage of predetermined level can be output from the bridge-type inverter circuits so that the number of voltage levels in the power supply circuit can be increased. Flow of electric current in reverse direction can be blocked by providing electric current backflow prevention element. Positive/negative voltage of multiple levels can be output easily and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multi-level inverter (12)    Bridge-type inverter circuits (20,22)    Direct current power supply (24)    Serial-parallel switch power supply (26)    Switching elements (S1-S8)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a luminous energy conversion unit i.e. photovoltaic unit, for converting luminous energy into electric energy. An active surface (3) is integrated with a support (2), and takes various positions between a position rolled around the support and an unrolled position. The active surface partially covers a glazing of a motor vehicle when active surface is in unrolled position. The active surface comprises textile fibers and polymeric materials, and a battery supplies electric current to an air-conditioning system.    USE - Electric power supply device for use as a photovoltaic curtain on a glazing such as panoramic roof, windscreen and side and rear windows, to supply power to a cooler, a humidifier, an air regenerator, a diffuser and a charger of an electronic instrument in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The luminous energy conversion unit utilizes the solar energy to produce and supply the electricity in an economic and environmental friendly manner. The rolling of the active surface of the device around the support saves the appreciable space in the vehicle. The device ensures the thermal comfort of the passengers during strong heats. The electric energy resulting from the device ensures the air-conditioning operation when the vehicle is at stop condition, thus protecting cab interior materials from ageing due to heat and UV rays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an electric power supply device.    Electric power supply device (1)    Support (2)    Active surface (3)    Anchoring unit (4)    Electric connection (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves regulating a maximal value of a setpoint of engine torque transmitted to an electric machine (2) such that voltage at terminals of an electric energy storage battery (3) is maintained above determined primary threshold value. The battery is modelized by mounting a continuous voltage generator (4) and an internal resistor (5) in a series manner, where the electric machine is provided with an electric motor for driving motorized wheels of a vehicle.    USE - Method for controlling power supply or function of an electric machine of a propulsion system in a motor vehicle i.e. electric or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maximal value of a setpoint of engine torque transmitted to an electric machine is regulated such that voltage at terminals of an electric energy storage battery is effectively maintained above determined primary threshold value without using cartography data, thus preventing energetic loss in the electric machine, and improving output performance of the machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a data recording medium on which a computer program for implementing a method for controlling an electric machine is recorded    (2) a driving assembly comprising a device for controlling an electric machine    (3) a computer program comprising a set of instructions for implementing a method for controlling an electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electric machine supplied by a battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Propulsion system (1)    Electric machine (2)    Electric energy storage battery (3)    Continuous voltage generator (4)    Internal resistor (5)
NOVELTY - A laminated separator consists of polyolefin microporous layer (I) and different polyolefin microporous layer (II) laminated on layer (I). At least one layer contains an inorganic filler having a primary particle diameter of 1-80 nm.    USE - Laminated separator is used for electrical storage devices e.g. lithium ion batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric tools, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated separator has excellent heat resistance, and improves shutdown characteristics and cycle characteristics of electrical storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyolefin microporous membrane;    (2) manufacture of laminated separator; and    (3) manufacture of polyolefin microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - The power supply unit (1) comprises one or multiple energy cell units (2a-2f) embedded partially in a porous body (3). The porous body is made of a material with certain thermal conductivity. The porous body is made of metal or metal alloy or ceramic material with high electrical resistance or high dielectric strength. The porous body is a metallic foam or a ceramic foam. The porous body is made of aluminum or ceramic material selected from the group which includes aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide, beryllium oxide, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron nitride and mixtures.    USE - Power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply unit comprises one or multiple energy cell units embedded partially in a porous body, where the porous body is made of a material with certain thermal conductivity, and hence ensures improving the heat transfer efficiency from the power cell units to a coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a power supply unit.    Power supply unit (1)    Energy cell units (2a-2f)    Porous body (3)    Coolant (4)    Housing (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the battery current and the battery voltage during the operation of a battery. The characteristics values of the battery are determined from parts of the temporal procedure of the measured battery current and the measured battery voltage. The criteria equations are solved for the characteristic values of the battery. The technology of the battery is determined based on the solutions of the criteria equations for the characteristic values of the battery.    USE - Method for determining the technology of a battery, particularly a battery used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves measuring the battery current and the battery voltage during the operation of the battery, where the characteristics values of the battery are determined from parts of the temporal procedure of the measured battery current and the measured battery voltage, and thus ensures time-saving and reliable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a process of a battery voltage in the stating of a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator (33) comprises multiple thermoelectric devices (1), which are successively flowed through by an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (35). Each thermoelectric device forms a hot flow path for the exhaust gas and a cool flow path for a cooling fluid, between which multiple p-and n-doped semiconductor elements (7) are specifically interconnected and insulated.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator comprises multiple thermoelectric devices, which are successively flowed through by an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, where each thermoelectric device forms a hot flow path for the exhaust gas and a cool flow path for a cooling fluid, and hence ensures improved efficiency with flexible adaptation of the thermoelectric generator to different performance requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator in a motor vehicle.    Thermoelectric device (1)    Module (2)    Semiconductor element (7)    Thermoelectric generator (33)    Internal combustion engine (35)
NOVELTY - The cooling device comprises a cooling circuit (24), by which a fuel cell (3) is cooled, and a component which has an electric drive area (22) and a gas delivery area (21). A gas is delivered to the fuel cell by the gas delivery area. The component is actively cooled. The cooling of the component and the cooling of the fuel cell are conducted jointly within the cooling circuit.    USE - Cooling device for a fuel cell system for driving a transport unit, particularly a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device comprises a cooling circuit, by which a fuel cell is cooled, and a component which has an electric drive area and a gas delivery area, and thus simple and robust cooling device is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Gas delivery area (21)    Electric drive area (22)    Cooling circuit (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting an oxygen concentration over an oxygen concentration sensor (12), where the consumption at oxygen is determined in the cathode area (4). An applied load of a fuel cell (3) is controlled behind the determined value of the oxygen consumption.    USE - Method for operating a system from an electronic consumer load and a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves detecting an oxygen concentration over an oxygen concentration sensor, where the consumption at oxygen is determined in the cathode area, and thus ensures improved operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a system with a fuel cell system.    Electronic consumer load (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode area (4)    Oxygen concentration sensor (12)
NOVELTY - The arrangement comprises a printed circuit board (1), which is electrically connected with conductive strips. A pole connection (3) is provided, which is formed as clamping connection for mechanical connection and electrical connection of the printed circuit board at a battery pole. The pole connection is electrically connected with conductive strips of the printed circuit board.    USE - Arrangement for electrical connection of a vehicle battery with the electrical consumer of the motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pole connection is formed as clamping connection for mechanical connection and electrical connection of the printed circuit board at a battery pole, where the pole connection is electrically connected with conductive strips of the printed circuit board, and thus enables simple and easy assembly of the pole connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle battery connecting arrangement with a printed circuit board.    Printed circuit board (1)    Hand wheel (2)    Pole connection (3)    Longitudinal edge (4)    Line connection (5)
NOVELTY - The trailer has wind generator (2) which converts wind energy into electrical energy and supplies to the battery (4). The solar cells (3) supply energy to the battery.    USE - Trailer for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The action radius of the trailer is increased, by converting the wind energy into electrical energy and supplying to the battery. The energy yield of the trailer can be increased without influencing the size of the trailer, by the opening the solar cells during the periods of stoppage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy trailer.    Coupling device (1)    Wind generator (2)    Solar cells (3)    Battery (4)    Movable portion of wind generator (5)
NOVELTY - The device has input resistors (5.1-5.3)that are connected with the power cells (2.1-2.3) in the form of a ladder circuit. A low pass filter (4.1) is connected to a node of the ladder circuit between the resistors (5.1-5.2). A capacitor (4.1.1) connected to a resistor (4.1.2) is provided in the low pass filter. A switch (8.1) is connected to the output of the low pass filter that is connected to a voltage monitoring device (10.1).    USE - Device for detecting discontinuity in electrical connection to power cell of power cell system such as fuel cell system, electrolytic cell or battery system. Uses include but are not limited to bus, car, motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, boat, train, vending machine, motorway road sign, electronic device, vacuum cleaner, hospital equipment, wastewater treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The connectivity failure in wires connected to the power cell system is detected by the use of input resistors. The cost of the fuel cell system is reduced while simplifying the structure of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for detecting discontinuity in electrical connection to power cell of power cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Power cells (2.1-2.3)    Low pass filter (4.1)    Capacitor (4.1.1)    Resistors (4.1.2, 5.1-5.3)    Switch (8.1)    Voltage monitoring device (10.1)
NOVELTY - The battery system has cells included in each battery module. Each cell is mounted with electrode terminals such that the cells are connected in series and/or in parallel by the electrode terminals. Connectors, which comprise metallic wire fabric bodies, are coupled with the output ends of the adjacent battery modules. The connectors buffer connections among the battery modules.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of connection of the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of battery system.
NOVELTY - The energy supply system has an automatic accessing charging storage rack (8) which is used for accessing and replacing the storage battery of an electric automobile. The rack uses DC power stored in a storage battery set (5) or AC power transformed by an AC-DC bidirectional conversion sub-system (3) to charge the storage battery of the electric automobile. A gas terminal (4) receives energy from an air compression unit (6), a hydrogen production unit (7), a natural gas tank, or a kerosene tank.    USE - Energy supply system for new-energy car and existing car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable and reliable supplying of energy for new-energy cars by using natural energy while exhibiting compatibility with existing oil filling and gas filling functions, thus alleviating energy crisis and protecting the atmospheric environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    AC-DC bidirectional conversion sub-system (3)    Gas terminal (4)    Storage battery set (5)    Air compression unit (6)    Hydrogen production unit (7)    Automatic accessing charging storage rack (8)
NOVELTY - The electronic switching arrangement has a technical circuiting simple unit and a circuit developed for recognition of voltage fluctuation (2) on battery voltage (1) of a vehicle, which recognizes significant voltage drop for starting a combustion engine.    USE - Electronic switching arrangement for switching on and off electrical devices in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is developed for recognition of voltage fluctuation on battery voltage of a vehicle, which recognizes significant voltage drop for starting a combustion engine, and hence ensures improved and independent electronic switching arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic switching arrangement. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery voltage (1)    Voltage fluctuation (2)    Electronic switch (3)    Support function (4)    Supply voltage (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves vaporizing liquid water with electromagnetic radiation within a turbine (25) to produce the gas containing superheated steam in specified manner. The turbine is powered with the produced gas.    USE - Method for operating closed steam turbine system used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-responsive mechanical energy can be produced effectively in an environmentally friendly fashion by vaporizing liquid water with electromagnetic radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for operating closed steam turbine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top elevational view of the steam turbine.    Steam turbine (25)    Shaft (26)    Blades (27,28)    Nozzle (29)    Housing (30)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has painting portion painted with active material mixture (W2) in which discharge/occlusion is possible in lithium ion at electrode base material (W3), and unpainted portion is formed at longitudinal direction. A negative electrode has unpainted portion by which mixture containing active material is formed on electrode base material. A separator is formed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive and negative electrodes are formed with decreasing thickness towards unpainted portion from painted portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, portable machines such as camera with video tape recorder (VTR), notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The painting thickness of the unpainted portion formed near the painting portion is reducing, so that the damage of the electrode curve at the time of press and the defect at the time of winding can be avoided. The yield of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode used for lithium ion secondary battery.    Active material mixture (W2)    Electrode base material (W3)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a nonaqueous electrolyte containing nonaqueous solvent and electrolyte salt, positive electrode and a negative electrode having operating electric potential of 1.2 V or more with respect to lithium electric potential. The electrolyte contains 80 volume% or more of chain-shaped carboxylate ester in nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has low-temperature output characteristics, and generation of blister is prevented.
NOVELTY - The vehicle comprises a vehicle engine (2), an alternator (3), a direct current network (4) and an alternating current network (5). The networks are supplied by a vehicle battery (6) which is electrically connected with the alternator over an alternating current to direct current converter (8) during running of the vehicle engine. The direct current network is connected to the vehicle battery, where the alternating current network is electrically connected with the vehicle battery over a direct current to alternating current converter (9).    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle comprises a vehicle engine, an alternator, a direct current network and an alternating current network that are supplied by a vehicle battery which is electrically connected with the alternator, thus ensures an economical vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.    Vehicle engine (2)    Alternator (3)    Direct current network (4)    Alternating current network (5)    Vehicle battery (6)    Alternating current to direct current converter (8)    Direct current to alternating current converter (9)
NOVELTY - The liquid flow battery has liquid flow frame plates alternatively arranged by order of face-to-face and back-to-back. An ion exchanging film is clipped between relative front faces of adjacent liquid flow frame plates. An annular concave table is arranged at edge of inner frame of liquid flow frame plate. A conductive plate is arranged on annular concave table. An electrode is arranged in inner frame of liquid flow frame plate. Liquid flow frame plate, electrode, ion exchanging film positive end pressure plate and negative end pressure plate are serially connected by fasteners.    USE - Liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid flow battery has a compact and simple structure, easy to process, and convenient to assembly. The liquid flow battery has small thickness, small volume, small inner resistance, good electrolyte expanding effect, small self-discharging current, big power density, high energy efficiency and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - A box (2) has a space (2a) for accommodating a capacitor (3) and a space (2b) for accommodating a wire extended from the capacitor. A bracket (4) electrically connects the wire to a conductive element in the wire accommodating space and covers the capacitor accommodating space to define a capacitor accommodating chamber. The capacitor is urged by the wire and is contacted to an inner wall of the capacitor accommodating chamber.    USE - Capacitor assembly mounted in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of abnormal noise due to the capacitor striking the box is prevented even when the vibrations are transmitted from the vehicle main portion to the box. The durability of the lead wires is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor assembly.    Box (2)    Capacitor accommodating space (2a)    Wire connection space (2b)    Capacitor (3)    Bracket (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (40) has a connecting coolant channel (36) in fluid communication with one end plate cooling channel of end plate assembly (44) and a last end plate cooling channel (122) of last end plate assembly (120). A coolant electrode (124) is positioned in the coolant channel and contacts a coolant. A voltage source (126) is in fluid communication with one end plate and the coolant electrode such that an electric potential between the coolant electrode and the end plate is equal to or greater than an open circuit voltage.    USE - Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack for use in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric potential set by the voltage source between the coolant electrode and the end plate is equal to or greater than an open circuit voltage, the corrosion resistance of the electrically conductive metal plates is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack.    Coolant channel (36)    Fuel cell stack (40)    End plate assembly (44)    Last end plate assembly (120)    Last end plate cooling channel (122)    Coolant electrode (124)    Voltage source (126)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has case (20) having cap plate (30), for receiving electrode assembly. An electrode terminal (40) of electrode assembly is extended through terminal hole formed in cap plate. The cap plate is mated with upper insulator (70) by lower connection portion so as to oppose rotation of insulator relative to cap plate. The insulator is mated with electrode terminal by upper connection portion so as to oppose rotation of electrode terminal relative to insulator, where connection portions are eccentric with respect to center line of terminal hole.    USE - Battery used as power supply for driving motors mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relative rotation of electrode terminal can be prevented. The explosion of battery can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery.    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminal (40)    Upper insulator (70)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - A wheel (200) comprising: a rim (210) exposed out of a circumference surface of the wheel, and capable of contacting with the ground; a hub (220) comprising at least one electrically conductive portion; and at least one thermoelectric energy conversion module (230).    USE - The wheel is useful for converting heat energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel can efficiently collect heat energy and convert to useful energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wheel comprising: a rim exposed out of a circumference surface of the wheel, and capable of contacting with the ground, the rim comprising at least one thermally and electrically conductive portion; a hub comprising at least one electrically conductive portion corresponding to the at least one thermally and electrically conductive portion of the rim; and at least one thermoelectric energy conversion module, each thermoelectric energy conversion module comprising: a thermoelectric device connected between a thermally and electrically conductive portion of the rim, and an electrically conductive portion of the hub, the thermoelectric device configured for generating electric energy using temperature difference between the thermally and electrically conductive portion of the rim and the electrically conductive portion of the hub; and a battery with two electrodes thereof connected to the thermally and electrically conductive portion of the rim and the electrically conductive portion of the hub for collecting electric energy generated by the thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an inner structure of the wheel.    Wheel (200)    Rim (210)    Six metal portions (211)    First electrically insulating portions (212)    Hub (220)    Electrically conductive portions (221)    Six second electrically insulating portions (222)    Thermoelectric energy conversion module (230)    Thermoelectric device (231)    Batter (232)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has external terminals (16,17) that are attached to the sealing plate (13) and provided with connecting terminal. A current interruption mechanism is arranged in conductive pathway electrically coupling connecting terminal and electrode assembly to interrupt current in response to pressure increase in outer can (11). A terminal stopper is made of elastic material and arranged in the through-hole in the connecting terminal.    USE - Sealed battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic equipment such as cell phone, portable personal computer and portable music player, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Closed space between terminal stopper and current interruption mechanism can be formed by inserting terminal stopper so that the malfunctioning of battery due to corrosion of the current interruption mechanism is prevented and reliability of battery can be improved. Electrical connection between connecting terminal and electrode assembly is interrupted in response to pressure increase in outer can. Electrolyte or washing water does not enter into through-hole by providing terminal stopper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sealed battery.    Sealed battery (10)    Outer can (11)    Sealing plate (13)    Sealing portion (15)    Electrode external terminal (16,17)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (10) has an electrode assembly (20) with positive and negative electrodes (21,22) and a separator (23) formed between these electrodes. A plate is electrically connected to electrode assembly and is coupled to case (2) having an opening. A wrinkle portion (35) in the plate is configured to deform for disconnecting plate from the electrode assembly when an internal pressure of the case is greater than reference pressure.    USE - Rechargeable battery for small portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, notebook computers, camcorders and used as power source for driving motor of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery easily reduces or prevents overcharging by interrupting current during increase of internal case pressure in the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Case (2)    Rechargeable battery (10)    Electrode assembly (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)    Wrinkle portion (35)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a disc type generator (103) that consists of a blade piece (101) provided with a rotor and rotated by flow of air, for generating an electric power. The blade piece is accommodated inside an opening of a cover (105). The front side of opening is provided with wind entering unit, and rear side is provided with wing discharge unit. The size of front side of opening is smaller than size of rear side of opening. A pre-protection cover (107a) is attached to wind entering unit, and post-protection cover is attached to wind discharge unit.    USE - Wind-powered-electricity-generation module used for electrically-driven motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically-driven three-wheel scooter, electrically-driven four-wheel scooter and cart (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the disc type generator ha blade piece provided with rotor and rotated by flow of air, for generating electric power, the rotation efficiency of blade piece can be improved so that the electric power generation amount of generator can be increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wind-powered-electricity-generation module.    Wind-powered-electricity-generation module (10)    Blade piece (101)    Disc type generator (103)    Cover (105)    Pre-protection cover (107a)
NOVELTY - Method for forming metal-plated processed material involves circulating surface treatment fluid in circuit (8) which inserts reaction tank (1) containing a to-be-processed component (2). The surface treatment fluid is a fluid of emulsion state containing electrolyte solution (35), surfactant (40) and carbon dioxide (27) of supercritical or subcritical state. The surface treatment fluid in the inside of the circuit is circulated at 30 cm/second or more. The surface treatment fluid generates electrochemical reaction with respect to the to-be-processed component.    USE - Method for forming metal-plated processed material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal-plated processed material having excellent hardness, corrosion resistance, wear-resistance and productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a metal-plating processing apparatus.    Reaction tank (1)    To-be-processed component (2)    Circuit (8)    Carbon dioxide (27)    Electrolyte solution (35)    Surfactant (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing ductile material at an interconnector (112) and/or at an electro-chemical cell (108) and/or between the interconnector and the electro-chemical cell. The interconnector is connected with a cathode side or with an anode side of the electro-chemical cell by the ductile material, by performing ultrasonic joining process using a sonotrode at a frequency in the range of 10-120 kiloHertz and ultrasonic vibration amplitude in the range of 1-100 micrometer.    USE - Method for electrically conductive connection of contact fields of an interconnector with an electro-chemical cell of a fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the providing ductile material at interconnector and/or at the electro-chemical cell and/or between the interconnector and the electro-chemical cell, and connects the interconnector with the cathode side or with the anode side of the electro-chemical cell by the ductile material, thus providing a long-term stable electrically conductive connection between the interconnector and the electrochemical cell in a reliable manner. The method enables manufacturing of fuel cell unit in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell unit (102)    Electro-chemical cell (108)    Contact material (110)    Interconnector (112)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a cover (9) receiving a storage device (4) e.g. lithium-ion battery. A sliding system (2) connects the device and the cover and permits displacement of the device in translation with respect to the cover to pass the device from a closed position to an open position. Electric connectors (4.1, 4.2) and/or aeration conduit of the device are respectively connected to electric connectors (7.1, 7.2) and/or aeration conduit (7.3) of a connection support (7) in the closed position. The device is partly set outside the vehicle to allow extraction of the device in the open position.    USE - Electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding system easily allows the replacement of the energy storage device relative to an electric machine at distribution points so as to ensure the electric traction of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric connectors of the storage device and the connection support are of marshal grip type.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric or hybrid vehicle equipped with a slide mechanism respectively in open position and closed position.    Electric or hybrid vehicle (1)    Sliding system (2)    Storage device (4)    Electric connectors (4.1, 4.2, 7.1, 7.2)    Connection support (7)    Aeration conduit (7.3)    Cover (9)
NOVELTY - The nozzle has a rotation face placed radially with respect to a free end of blades or a rotation collar of an impeller. The rotation face is arranged with a raised and/or hollow element (F1) and other raised and/or hollow elements, where fractal dimension of the rotation face is higher than 1.1 permitting localization of an acoustic modes near of the raised and/or hollow elements. The raised and/or hollow elements are made of phonic absorbent material, and define a reference pattern, where the one of the raised and/or hollow elements is truncated cone or truncated pyramid.    USE - Nozzle for a motor-driven fan or fixed collar in a vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle, for cooling a traction motor and mechanical units of a traction chain and ventilation of component such as battery and alternator.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the rotation face of the nozzle presents a fractal dimension higher than 1.1 to house an infinite and high interaction surface in a finished and reduced volume, thus facilitating the interaction of the air flow with the rotation face of the nozzle at the origin of part of the noise generated by the motor-driven fan when the motor-driven fan functions and increasing number of reflection and diffraction of the acoustic waves on the rotation face, and hence improving absorption of the noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating fractality of an order of two iteration obtained from reference patterns.    Directing axis (AA')    Raised and/or hollow element (F1)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a supervisor to communicate an information signal to an exchange terminal (23) by radio frequency. The information signal is related to characteristics of a discharged battery (2). The exchange terminal is utilized for requesting to a power station (3) whether a charged battery having characteristics is available and the response is positive. The discharged battery is sent towards the power station. The charged battery resulting from the power station is installed inside an electric or partially electric vehicle (1) instead of the discharged battery.    USE - Method for exchanging an energy storage device i.e. ultracapacitor, and a battery (all claimed) such as lithium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and nickel-zinc battery, of an electric or partially electric vehicle i.e. plug-in type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charged battery resulting from the power station is installed inside the electric or partially electric vehicle instead of the discharged battery so as to facilitate the exchange of the battery in the power station and to protect the vehicle and people in an operating range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The characteristics are electrochemical technology, nominal voltage, maximum tension, minimal tension or capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric or partially electric vehicle positioned near a power station for exchanging a battery of the vehicle.    Electric or partially electric vehicle (1)    Discharged battery (2)    Power station (3)    Conveyor (14)    Exchange terminal (23)
NOVELTY - Three-dimensional netlike nanocarbon fiber comprises a product of bacterial cellulose, where product is wound by carbon fibers whose diameter is hundred nanometers to form three-dimensional netlike structure, and specific surface area is 138.133 m2/g.    USE - Three-dimensional netlike nanocarbon fiber for use in high performance carbon material, battery electrode material, and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The three-dimensional netlike nanocarbon fiber has low cost and simple preparation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of three-dimensional netlike nanocarbon fiber comprising purifying bacterial cellulose gel to obtain highly purified bacterial cellulose; drying to obtain bacterial cellulose membrane; carbonizing for 2-8 hours at more than 500 degrees C; and removing foreign materials to obtain nanocarbon fiber with three-dimensional netlike structure.
NOVELTY - The battery temperature adjusting device has a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of secondary battery. An electronic control unit switches the electrode terminals of positive electrode and negative electrode provided in secondary battery based on temperature of battery.    USE - Device for adjusting temperature of battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input and output characteristics of battery can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation of battery temperature adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A connector (17) has a terminal that is electrically connected with a battery. An insertion port is formed in wall surface of a module case (11). A connector (40) has a terminal that is inserted in insertion port of the connector (17). An interference portion provided in the connector (40), contacts the winding-up portion (14) and prevents the electrical connection of the terminals when terminal of connector (40) is inserted wrongly in the insertion port.    USE - Battery module for use as driving power source of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The erroneous insertion of the terminal of connector in the insertion port can be prevented using the winding-up portion of the module case, without increasing the manufacturing cost and manufacturing process number of the battery. The need for providing different structure in the module case for erroneous insertion prevention of the connector can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Module case (11)    Case main portions (12,13)    Winding-up portion (14)    Connectors (17,40)
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of a collector and an active material layer containing active material, electroconductive material and binder having tensile elasticity modulus of 2000 MPa or more. The weight ratio of electroconductive material and binder is 0.2-20.    USE - Electrode e.g. negative electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has suppressed expansion contraction and raise in contact resistance between the active material layer and collector. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the electrode has improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The powder compaction solid state battery (100) has a laminated block (40) consisting of a solid electrolyte layer (20) arranged between a positive electrode layer (10) and a negative electrode layer (30). A voltmeter (70) detects the battery voltage. A pressure controller (75) controls the restricted pressure added to the laminated block by a piston apparatus (80) based on the battery voltage detected by the voltmeter.    USE - Powder compaction solid state battery for use in e.g. mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage is stabilized during the battery discharge operation without the influence of temperature or noise by controlling cell reaction by increasing or decreasing the contact area of the active material and the solid electrolyte appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the powder compaction solid state battery.    Positive electrode layer (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode layer (30)    Laminated block (40)    Voltmeter (70)    Pressure controller (75)    Piston apparatus (80)    Powder compaction solid state battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has electrode terminal (62) between cells (10) that is connected with other electrode terminal through plate shaped metallic bus-bar (20) and is inserted in terminal insertion hole (22). A claw portion (26) is formed at the periphery of the terminal insertion hole. The claw portion is inclined towards the front end of the electrode terminal from the main portion (24) of the bus-bar. The bus bar is fixed to the electrode terminal by crimping the claw portion with respect to electrode terminal inserted into the terminal insertion hole.    USE - Assembled battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and other secondary battery used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal and bus-bar are fixed reliably and simply by crimping claw portion with respect to electrode terminal inserted into the terminal insertion hole such that the connection interface of the bus-bar and electrode terminal are stabilized favorably, and the electroconductivity between bus-bar and electrode terminal is increased. The number of components in the assembled battery is reduced such that the cost of the assembled battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell of assembled battery.    Cell (10)    Bus-bar (20)    Terminal insertion hole (22)    Main portion (24)    Claw portion (26)    Electrode terminal (62)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has an electrode group (6) formed by cluster weld of same polarity electrode edge portion of a positive electrode strap and a negative electrode strap, a positive electrode lattice component containing lead-calcium alloy and a negative electrode lattice component, respectively, a battery case (7) which accommodates the electrode group and an electrolyte solution, a lid which closes the opening portion of the battery case and an exhaust path provided in the lid to connect external air with the battery case.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for backup power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent corrosion resistance, vibration resistance and crack resistance. The swelling of battery case in the lead acid battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead acid battery has an electrode group formed by cluster weld of same polarity electrode edge portion of a positive electrode strap and a negative electrode strap, a positive electrode lattice component containing lead-calcium alloy and a negative electrode lattice component, and a positive electrode plate (1) and a negative electrode plate (2) provided through a separator (3), respectively, a battery case which accommodates the electrode group and an electrolyte solution, a lid which closes the opening portion of the battery case, and an exhaust path provided in the lid to connect external air with the battery case. A porous filter is provided in the middle of exhaust path. The pneumatic pressure required to allow air with flow volume of 1 L/minute to pass through the porous filter is 4.5-6.3 kPa. The negative electrode strap contains lead, or lead alloy which does not contain antimony or contains antimony (0.005 %mass or less).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the lead acid battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode group (6)    Battery case (7)
NOVELTY - A gasket (108,109) is a molded product comprising mixture of graphite particles and resin binder dispersed homogeneously. The graphite particles are expanded graphite particles. The resin binder is thermosetting resin.    USE - Gasket used as seal between electrolytic membrane and separator for fuel cell and fuel cell system (both claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, assistant type bicycles, wheelchairs for medical use and cars.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket having high bending strength and reduced thickness is manufactured economically. The gasket improves the airtightness of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Anode (101)    Cathode (102)    Electrolytic membrane (103)    Separator (104)    Gaskets (108,109)
NOVELTY - The holding structure (140) has a receiving surface (150) that is spaced apart along the pile direction (S) of the battery module (120), for maintaining the battery module. A shrinkable transformation unit (152) reduces the distance between the receiving surfaces regarding the pile direction.    USE - Battery module holding structure e.g. spacer of assembled battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle and electric train. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel-cadmium battery for outdoor application, emergency application and leisure application.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the assembled battery can be reduced, and the assembled battery with easy automation can be achieved. The productivity of the assembled battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module holding structure.    Battery module (120)    Battery module holding structure (140)    Receiving surface (150)    Shrinkable transformation unit (152)    Pile direction (S)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10,20,30) has positive electrode (11,21,31) and negative electrode (12,22,32) formed on upper surface and lower surface of collectors (13,23,33). The absorption wavelength of the positive electrode is different from the absorption wavelength of the negative electrode. A discrimination layer (24) containing lithium ion conductor is formed on the upper surface of the positive electrode.    USE - Bipolar electrode used in solid battery for electronic device and motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front and back side of the bipolar electrode can be discriminated easily, so that productivity of the bipolar electrode can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar electrode.    Bipolar electrodes (10,20,30)    Positive electrodes (11,21,31)    Negative electrodes (12,22,32)    Collectors (13,23,33)    Discrimination layers (24,34)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a positive electrode electric pole (13) that is integrally provided with a collar (7), protrusion (18) and a terminal portion (1). An axial center (11) of the separator is coated with a polypropylene except near upper side end surface contacting the collar of the positive electrode electric pole. Heat conduction of the winding center of the electrode group is performed from axial center to the terminal portion through collar of the positive electrode electric pole.    USE - Lithium ion battery for large noncommercial portable electricity product, electric vehicle and domestic nighttime electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Heat inside the battery can be radiated effectively by suitably providing material in the axial center of the separator. Integration of the winding front end and axial center of the separator can be performed reliably by heat welding. Generation of the winding offset at the time of winding of electrode group can be prevented. Rising of the inner pressure in battery due to short circuit resulted due to dissolution of the separator can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Terminal portion (1)    Collar (7)    Axial center (11)    Positive electrode electric pole (13)    Protrusion (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has resin portion (5) which is integrally molded with terminal plate (3) and end plate (4) and installed according to entrance and exit (22) of cell stacking portion (2). An electric power generation related substance is supplied and discharged with respect to channel (23) of cell stacking portion. A supply discharge channel (51) is formed in resin portion, for enabling movement of electric power generation related substance with respect to cell stacking portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The difference in relative position of terminal plate and end plate can be suppressed and variation in dimension of terminal plate and end plate can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Cell stacking portion (2)    Terminal plate (3)    End plate (4)    Resin portion (5)    Entrance and exit of cell stacking portion (22)    Channel of cell stacking portion (23)    Supply discharge channel (51)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has a positive electrode (20) including a carbon material and graphite, and a negative electrode (16) containing a lithium transition metal nitride. An electrolyte solution (36) containing propylene carbonate, is injected between the positive and negative electrodes, so as to conduct a lithium ion.    USE - Capacitor e.g. hybrid capacitor mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor, coin-shaped capacitor, button type capacitor, sheet type capacitor, laminated capacitor, cylindrical capacitor, flat capacitor and square-shaped capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the capacitor are improved, and the fall of capacity at the time of repetitive charging/discharging operations is suppressed by preventing the formation of dendrite. The viscosity-lowering of electrolyte solution is attained while improving the power density of capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor.    Capacitor (10)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Positive electrode (20)    Electrolyte solution (36)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (101) has a fuel electrode (103) that is formed along one surface of electrolytic membrane (102). The air electrode (104) is arranged on another surface of the electrolytic membrane. The fuel electrode catalyst layer (105a) and air electrode catalyst layer (105b) are arranged on the electrolytic membrane. The porous substrates (107a,107b) are arranged on the porous layers (106a,106b) which are formed on catalyst layers, respectively. The porous layers (108a,108b) are arranged on porous substrates. The extraction electrodes (109a,109b) are extruded from the porous layers.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for portable electronic device (claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation characteristics of the fuel cell can be improved since the electrodes can be joined to the porous layer without the usage of support base material and the drying up of electrolytic membrane and the air electrode catalyst layer can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electric power generation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (101)    Electrolytic membrane (102)    Fuel electrode (103)    Air electrode (104)    Fuel electrode catalyst layer (105a)    Air electrode catalyst layer (105b)    Porous layers (106a,106b)    Porous substrates (107a,107b)    Porous layers (108a,108b)    Extraction electrodes (109a,109b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1A) has a pressure measuring unit (9A1) that measures the pressure of the fluid in a flow path, to calculate the pressure loss produced in the pressure-loss element unit (5A). The pressure loss produced from the upstream measurement pressure and downstream measurement pressure in the pressure-loss element unit is calculated, so as to estimate the fluid flow.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge amount of fuel cell can be estimated with high precision. The manufacturing cost of the system can be reduced. The ratio of fuel and air can be controlled with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1A)    Combustion chamber (3)    Pressure-loss element unit (5A)    Pressure measuring unit (9A1)    Fuel cell (14)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor (1) has a positive electrode (2) containing polarizable carbon material, a negative electrode (3) capable of reversibly occluding and discharging lithium ion, and an electrolyte solution (6) containing organic solvent having lithium ion. The negative electrode contains mixture of graphite and non-reinforcing carbon black (50 wt.% or less).    USE - Electrochemical capacitor is used in hybrid vehicles, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has high energy density and power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of hybrid capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrochemical capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte solution (6)
NOVELTY - A top seal portion (16) is formed in both sides of a cup-shaped molded object (14). The laminated battery (10) is bent so that the side seal portions (15a,15b) are connected to the cup-shaped molded object side. The side seal portions are bent. The thickness of region of side seal portion is made into 75-94 % of thickness of another portion. The ratio of distance from the position corresponding to the bottom portion of object to lower end of region and distance from upper end of region to position corresponding to the upper end of side seal portion is less than 1.0.    USE - Laminated battery such as nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle, and for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the side sealing portion is reduced hence the size of the battery is reduced. The fall of the battery capacity can be suppressed by improving the structure of the side sealing portion. The damage of the side sealing portion is prevented. The sealing reliability of the side seal portion is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top and bottom views of the laminated battery.    Laminated battery (10)    Lead tab for positive electrode (11)    Cup-shaped molded object (14)    Side seal portions (15a,15b)    Top seal portion (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating solvent containing catalyst ink on a base material. A pair of electrode catalyst layer is formed by removing solvent of the coating film. The pair of electrode catalyst layer is transferred to a polymer electrolyte membrane. The catalyst ink with small time-dependent change of viscosity is used with preset range of shear.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) of fixed type cogeneration system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aggregation of particle should not occur easily between the processes of coating and drying and uniform electric power generation performance is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic perspective and schematic sectional views of the membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Outer edge portion (S)
NOVELTY - The battery module has thin cells that are accommodated in a case. A connector (601) is connected to a sensing terminal, to detect the voltage of the cell. The connector is inserted in an insertion port. A protrusion unit (431,432) is protruded from the insertion port towards the insertion direction of connector. An opening (611,612) is provided in the connector.    USE - Battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion unit is protruded from the insertion port towards the insertion direction of connector. Hence the fitting state of connector with respect to the insertion port can be confirmed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.    Protrusion unit (431,432)    Connector (601)    Opening (611,612)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrode catalyst layers (2,3) by coating catalyst ink, solid polymer electrolyte and solvent on surface of base material (22). The opposing surface of the base material is contacted with plate shaped-portion (23) and pressed with pressing portions (24). The catalyst layers are joined to surfaces of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1). The frictional coefficient of plate-shaped portion and one of the pressing portions or frictional coefficient of the pressing portions is set smaller than that of the membrane during hot press process.    USE - Method of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle and for domestic fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the frictional coefficient of plate-shaped portion and pressing portions with respect to polymer electrolyte membrane, the joining process of electrolyte membrane and catalyst layers can be performed efficiently. Hence electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    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 a schematic sectional diagram of hot press process of membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Base material (22)    Plate shaped-portion (23)    Pressing portions (24)
NOVELTY - A battery control unit judges whether the safety valve is closed, when a light receiving portion (54) is light received within the light emission period of a light emission portion (53). The safety valve is judged to be open, when the light receiving portion is not light-received within the light emission period of the light emission portion. The battery control unit blocks the electric current flowing into a battery (50), when judged that the safety valve is open.    USE - Safety valve opening detector used in battery such as lithium ion battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and domestic electric appliance (both claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening of the safety valve can be detected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) domestic electric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (50)    Battery cell (51)    Light emission portion (53)    Light receiving portion (54)    Battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a circulation piping (12) for circulation supply of cooling fluid mixed with granular ion exchange resin (E) to fuel cell. A collection receptacle (23) is removably mounted with respect to an attachment pipe (21) provided at lower end of circulation piping, for collecting ion exchange resin of size below predetermined particle size. A filter (24) is provided in the attachment pipe, for filtering-out resin having size below predetermined particle size.    USE - Cooling system of fuel cell for electric vehicle. Can also be used for electric power generation in production plant and general household.    ADVANTAGE - By collecting only the resin having size below predetermined size, the resin utilization efficiency can be raised. Also, the number of components of the system is reduced and so the structure is simplified while cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged sectional view of the ion exchange resin collection unit of the cooling system.    Circulation piping (12)    Attachment pipe (21)    Collection receptacle (23)    Filter (24)    Ion exchange resin (E)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution additive contains polymerizable precursor having electrolytic polymerization property.    USE - Electrolyte solution additive is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) for electrical power storage system and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor has high energy density, and excellent high temperature durability, reliability and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor, which is formed by immersing a polarizing electrode in an electrolyte solution containing the polymerizable precursor having concentration of 0.005-0.05 M as additive, performing initial state charging, polymerizing the precursor contained in the solution and depositing the obtained polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual view of electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrode layer (26) consisting of carbon nanotubes whose ends are fixed on surface of electrolytic membrane (24), and gals flow path is arranged facing the electrolytic membrane. An electrode layer section (261) is fixed in area which opposes upstream of gas flow path, so that the carbon nanotube inclines in direction which opposes flow direction of reactive gas. An electrode layer section (263) is fixed in area which opposes downstream of gas flow path, so that the carbon nanotube follows flow direction of reactive gas.    USE - Fuel cell used for supplying power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture-retention-ability force of electric power generation area which opposes downstream of gas flow path can be improved so that the humidification inside fuel cell can be optimized. Hence, the electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Electrolytic membrane (24)    Electrode layer (26)    Electrode layers (261-263)
NOVELTY - A current sensor (17) detects the charging/discharging electric current of the battery (12) mounted in vehicle. A heat current detection circuit (21) detects the electric current flowing into the load e.g. heater (20). A correction unit (11) corrects the detected charging/discharging electric current of the battery, based on the relationship between detected charging/discharging electric current of the battery and electric current flowing into the load, based on which electric current is supplied from battery during shutdown of internal combustion engine.    USE - Apparatus for detecting electric current flowing into battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detected charging/discharging electric current of the battery can be easily corrected at high precision, without the influence of vehicle-mounted electric equipments other than heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the apparatus used for detecting electric current flowing into battery mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Correction unit (11)    Battery (12)    Current sensor (17)    Load (20)    Heat current detection circuit (21)
NOVELTY - A lithium-nickel complex oxide uses lithium nickelate as basic composition, and contains zirconium in number-of-moles greater than 0 and 0.005 or less when the number-of-moles of the entire element of the nickel site is set to 1 at nickel site including magnesium.    USE - Lithium-nickel complex oxide is used for active materials of positive electrodes used in lithium secondary batteries (claimed) used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-nickel complex oxide provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent cycle characteristics, safety, capacity, and output characteristics, and low internal resistance. Grain growth is suppressed by addition of zirconium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery (10) consisting of a positive electrode (13) having an active material (12) containing the lithium-nickel complex oxide, a negative electrode (18) having an active material (17), and an ionic conduction medium (20) interposed between the positive and negative electrodes, and which conducts lithium ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Positive-electrode active material (12)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative-electrode active material (17)    Negative electrode (18)    Ionic conduction medium (20)
NOVELTY - The heating apparatus (4) has a heating unit that heats the battery cells of the vehicle-mounted battery. A battery control unit (5) controls the charging/discharging of the battery. A temperature detection unit detects the temperature of vehicle-mounted battery. A judging unit determines whether to heat the battery cells.    USE - Heating apparatus for battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The heating unit heats the battery cells of the vehicle-mounted battery. Hence the battery can be heated efficiently. The power consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heating method of vehicle-mounted battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery system (1)    Battery pack (2)    Cooling device (3)    Heating apparatus (4)    Battery control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an extraction valve (14) and a stop valve (13) that are arranged between low temperature side flow path (31) of the warm water circulation pipe (10) and a storage tank (7). The stop valve (15) and water draining valve (16) are provided between storage tank and warm water circulation forwarding piping (11). The extraction valve and water draining valve are opened at the time of power failure so that the air is introduced into the circulation pipe, when the stop valve are closed.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Air can be introduced effectively into circulation pipe at the time of opening extraction valve and water draining valve so that the water can be discharged out from water draining port at the time of operating water draining valve. Freezing of the water in the fuel cell system can be avoided so that the fuel cell system can be started rapidly. Number of components of the fuel cell system is reduced so that the manufacturing and maintenance cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (7)    Warm water circulation pipe (10)    Warm water circulation forwarding piping (11)    Stop valves (13,15)    Extraction valve (14)    Water draining valve (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a stacked structure (15) formed by stacking several unit cells (25), each unit cell having a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (20) clamped with a separator (30). Each unit cell has a gas distribution manifold formed as through hole in alignment with the lamination direction of the stacked structure. The manifold is extended along the lamination direction of the stacked structure, isolating from the inner wall of the manifold. An extension structure formed in each manifold narrows the cross-sectional area of gas distribution through-hole.    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water accumulated in the fuel gas distribution manifold can be discharged more efficiently, as the extension structures narrow the cross-sectional area of gas distribution through-hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stacked structure (15)    MEA (20)    Unit cell (25)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - A current control unit identifies secondary battery that satisfies decision condition as battery subjected to current restriction, if state of detected batteries satisfies preset decision condition and turns off switching unit that is connected in series with battery. An acquisition unit acquires voltage-related information relating to terminal voltages, if state of battery subjected to current restriction does not satisfies decision condition. The control cancellation unit turns on switching unit, if difference between terminal voltages is less than preset decision voltage.    USE - Charging/discharging control circuit for power supply device (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device such as portable personal computer, mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The rush current generated due to the difference in the voltage difference can be reduced without using the resistance for current limiting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply device; and    (2) control method for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detection unit (21)    Temperature detection unit (23)    Switching element (24)    Block voltage calculation unit (51)    Load device (200)
NOVELTY - A collector (11) has a resin layer (2) having electroconductivity. At least one portion of resin layer reaches a predetermined temperature such that electric current flowing in perpendicular direction of resin layer of portion reached to the predetermined temperature is interrupted.    USE - Collector is used for bipolar battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The local heat generation of bipolar battery using the collector is suppressed, and durability of bipolar battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of collector.    Resin layer (2)    Voids (2a)    Collector (11)    Active material layers (13,15)
NOVELTY - A carbon-dioxide-permeation suppression film consists of a polymer containing an aromatic repeating unit (I).    USE - Carbon-dioxide-permeation suppression film is used as oxygen-permeable film in air purifiers and air-intake mechanisms of air cells or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-dioxide-permeation suppression film can be used over a long period of time, as time-dependent change of polymer is suppressed. Since the polymer can be easily dissolved in a solvent, film-formation is eased. The film has excellent heat stability, water repellency, hydrophobicity, and oxygen/carbon dioxide permselectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon-dioxide-permeation suppression film consists of a polymer containing an aromatic repeating unit of formula (I).    R1=H, halo, or alkyl, aromatic hydrocarbyl, or aromatic heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted), trialkylsilyl, or trialkylgermyl;    R2=-(CF2)pF;    m=0-5;and    p=0-15.
NOVELTY - A polymer containing an aromatic repeating unit (I) is new.    USE - New polymer is used for forming oxygen-permeating films used in air purifiers, and air-intake mechanisms of air cells or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new polymer has excellent oxygen/carbon dioxide permselectivity. Time-dependent change of polymer is suppressed. Since the polymer easily dissolves in various organic solvents, film-forming property is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer containing an aromatic repeating unit of formula (I), is new.    R1=H, halo, or alkyl, aromatic hydrocarbyl, or aromatic heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted), trialkylsilyl, or trialkylgermyl;    R2=-(CF2)pF;    m=0-5;and    p=5-15.
NOVELTY - A composite metal oxide comprises sodium, and magnesium, calcium, strontium and/or barium (element M) (preferably calcium or strontium), and manganese, iron, cobalt and/or nickel in a molar ratio of 0.5-1:greater than 0 and less than 0.5:1, respectively. The total molar ratio of sodium and element (M) is greater than 0.5 and 1 or less.    USE - Composite metal oxide is used for active materials of electrodes, especially positive electrodes used in sodium rechargeable batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and distribution type electric power storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The composite metal oxide provides sodium rechargeable batteries having excellent charging/discharging characteristics and safety, high average electric potential, and high energy density.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating apparatus has a fuel reformer (2) for reforming hydrocarbon fuel (8) to hydrogen rich gas (10) comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide and unconverted fuel compounds, and a molten salt reactor (12) arranged in connection with the fuel reformer for supplying hydrogen rich gas from the reformer. The reactor carries out reaction of unconverted fuel compounds and/or carbon monoxide, and produces hydrogen rich gas (22) having less amount of carbon monoxide and/or unconverted fuel compounds with respect to hydrogen rich gas (10).    USE - Apparatus is used for generating hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuel, used for fuel cell e.g. molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell in auxiliary power unit for providing electrical energy (all claimed) to vehicles e.g. car, truck, construction equipment, airplane, ship and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus easily enables to produce hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuel. The auxiliary power unit having the hydrogen generating apparatus efficiently enables to provide electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) auxiliary power unit (1) for providing electric energy; and    (2) manufacture of hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of apparatus for generating hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuel.    Auxiliary power unit (1)    Fuel reformer (2)    Hydrocarbon fuel (8)    Hydrogen rich gases (10,22)    Molten salt reactor (12)    Molten salt (20)
NOVELTY - A heating device (18) heats a hydrocarbon fuel. A cooling device (26) cools the outside of the fuel injection device (1). The cooling device cools fuel injection device socket (6) and outlet (8).    USE - Fuel injection device for fuel reformer or gas turbine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the fuel is maintained at a desired range with reduced number of control functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for injecting hydrocarbon fuel into fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel injection device.    Fuel injection device (1)    Socket (6)    Outlet (8)    Heating device (18)    Thermostat (20)    Cooling device (26)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprising platinum phosphide having a cubic structure.    USE - The catalyst and methods are useful for making fuel cell; and for making electrical power (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has enhanced activity, and improved stability in acidic electrolytes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a fuel cell comprising the catalyst;    (2) a method of making electrical power: (a) providing hydrogen to an anode of the fuel cell; (b) reacting the hydrogen at the anode to provide protons and electrons; (c) causing the electrons to travel along an external circuit to a cathode of the fuel cell to provide electrical power; (d) providing oxygen to the cathode; and (e) reacting the protons, electrons, and oxygen at the cathode to provide water; and    (3) a method of making the catalyst, comprising: (a) combining a platinum catalyst with a phosphiding agent; and (b) heating the platinum catalyst and the phosphiding agent.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte layer contains a soft polymer as a solid electrolyte material and a binder.    USE - Electrolyte layer is used for laminated material for all-solid-state secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery. Uses but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte layer has excellent flexibility and adhesiveness. The all-solid-state secondary battery comprising the electrolyte layer is economically manufactured, with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminated material; and    (2) all-solid-state secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte consists of electrolytic salt containing lithium dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and further contains acrylic acid or methacrylic acid of polyhydric alcohol and vinyl fluorosilane. The lithium salt contains oxalate complex as anion. The lithium salt is preferably lithium bis (oxalate) borate. The acrylic acid or methacrylic acid of polyhydric alcohol is diester compound of 2-5C alkylene glycol and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides batteries having improved battery characteristics and reduced raise of internal resistance during repeated charging/discharging cycle.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has negative electrode having negative electrode active material layer, positive electrode having positive electrode active material layer, separator and electrolyte solution. Positive electrode active material contains activated carbon having specific surface area of 1500-3000 m2/g. Amount of mesopores originating in pores having diameter of 20-500 Angstrom is more than 0.3 cc/g and 0.8 cc/g or less. Negative electrode active material contains hardly graphitized carbon material having specific surface area of 1-200 m2/g.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element is used for fuel cell of motor vehicles and hybrid drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has high energy density, durability and output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has an electrode laminated component formed by laminating a negative electrode having negative electrode active material layer on negative electrode collector, positive electrode having positive electrode active material layer on positive electrode collector, and separator, in an exterior component. The electrical storage element contains a non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing the electrolyte having lithium ion. The positive electrode active material contains activated carbon having specific surface area of 1500-3000 m2/g, measured by Brunauer Emmett Teller method, as main component. The amount of mesopores originating in pores having diameter of 20-500 Angstrom is more than 0.3 cc/g and 0.8 cc/g or less, measured by Barrett?Joyner?Halenda (BJH) method. The amount of mesopores originating in pores having diameter of less than 20 Angstrom is more than 0.5 cc/g and 1 cc/g or less. The negative electrode active material contains hardly graphitized carbon material having specific surface area of 1-200 m2/g, measured by Brunauer Emmett Teller method.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element is formed by accommodating a nonaqueous electrolyte solution and an electrode laminate in an exterior component. The positive-electrode active material contains activated carbon having greater than 0.3 cc/g and 0.8 cc/g or less of mesopores derived from pores having a diameter of 20-500 Angstrom , and 0.5-1 cc/g of micropores derived from pores having a diameter of less than 20 Angstrom , and a BET specific surface area of 1500-3000 m2/g. The negative-electrode active material contains graphitized material.    USE - Nonaqueous lithium electrical storage element is used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines of motor vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and instantaneous power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous lithium electrical storage element has high energy density and high output density, and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element is formed by accommodating a nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium ion, and an electrode laminate formed by laminating a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator, in an exterior component. The negative and positive electrodes consist of active-material layer provided on collector. The positive-electrode active material contains activated carbon having greater than 0.3 cc/g and 0.8 cc/g or less of mesopores derived from pores having a diameter of 20-500 Angstrom computed by Barrett-Joyner-Halenda method, and 0.5-1 cc/g of micropores derived from pores having a diameter of less than 20 Angstrom computed by MP method, and a BET specific surface area of 1500-3000 m2/g. The negative-electrode active material contains graphitized material.
NOVELTY - The power controller has a controller that stops output of electric power from a voltage conversion unit, when the load of a battery is greater than a predetermined level. The output of electric power from the voltage conversion unit is continued, after the voltage of another battery becomes below a threshold value.    USE - Power controller for electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power can be stably supported to the battery, by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power control method; and    (2) electric power control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electric power control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A control unit switches the drive switch groups to which power supply voltage or ground voltage is applied. A drive switch group is controlled so that preset number of load terminals are connected to ground potential, while preset power supply voltage is applied to other load terminals. The drive switch group is controlled so that synchronous connection of load terminals to ground potential is prevented.    USE - Pulse width modulation (PWM) drive circuit for electromechanical device (claimed) e.g. motor used in projector, fuel cell type mobile phone, robot, and motor/generator used in electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in timepiece, drum type washing machine, roller coaster, fan motor used in digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer, fuel cell type digital camera, household appliance, magnetic storage device, and polygon mirror drive device.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the load circuit is increased, and the PWM drive efficiency is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory views illustrating the output of electromagnetic coil of each phase in preset periods. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preset periods (R1,R2,R1',R2')    Phases (U-W)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has measurement unit (206) that measures variable voltage value supplied to an electric motor (100) from power supply. The parameter values of no-load rotational speed which is rotation speed of electric motor at the time of no load of electric motor, and no-load current value which is electric current value flows into electromagnetic coil at the time of no-load of electric motor, are calculated based on the measurement result.    USE - Apparatus for acquiring characteristic such as torque rotation speed characteristic of electric motor for robot, fuel-cell type mobile telephone, projector and rail vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for acquiring torque electric current characteristic, torque work characteristic, torque-efficiency characteristic, etc., of electric motor for timepiece, drum-type washing machine, roller coaster, fuel cell type personal computer, fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, optical memory device, magnetic storage device, etc,.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of electric motor can be acquired easily and appropriately, the power consumption of the electric motor can be reduced, the generation of noise from the electric motor can be suppressed and the life time of the motor can be prolonged reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric motor characteristic acquisition method; and    (2) electric motor characteristic acquisition program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric motor characteristic acquisition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric motor (100)    Electric motor characteristic acquisition apparatus (200)    Rotational speed measurement unit (202)    Resistance value measurement unit (204)    Supply voltage-value measurement unit (206)
NOVELTY - The drive control apparatus has electrical storage apparatus (17) with output possible region that is increased from the normal mode so that time of large-sized auxiliary machine is lengthened, by lowering charging rate of electrical storage apparatus rather than minimum of normal mode. The large-sized auxiliary machine (25) uses the electric power supplied from the electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Drive control apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effective utilization of the electric power supplied from the electrical storage apparatus when using the auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generator motor (11)    Inverter (16)    Electrical storage apparatus (17)    In-vehicle equipment duty (24)    Large sized auxiliary machine (25)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolytic battery has a battery container (7) containing electrode composite (6), nonaqueous electrolyte and flame retardant. The electrode composite has a positive electrode having spinel lithium-manganese composite oxide as positive electrode active material, a negative electrode having carbon material as negative electrode active material, and a separator (W5). The nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by adding lithium tetrafluoroboric acid as electrolyte to an organic solvent. Phosphazene-type flame retardant (10 wt.% or more) is added to nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolytic battery e.g. lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolytic battery has excellent durability and safety, and suppressed elution of manganese ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolytic battery has a battery container containing electrode composite, nonaqueous electrolyte and flame retardant. The electrode composite has a positive electrode having spinel lithium-manganese composite oxide as positive electrode active material, a negative electrode having carbon material as negative electrode active material, and a separator formed between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by adding lithium tetrafluoroboric acid as electrolyte to an organic solvent. Phosphazene-type flame retardant (10 wt.% or more) is added to nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Axial center (1)    Electrode composite (6)    Cylindrical battery container (7)    Battery cover (11)    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)    Separator (W5)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery (20) has a battery container (5) containing electrode composite (6), separator and non-aqueous electrolyte. The electrode composite has positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate, which are separated by the separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte is obtained by adding lithium salt to an organic solvent mixture. Liquid flame retardant having boiling point close to the boiling point of organic solvent is added to the non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used as power supply for electric vehicles and domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent flame retardance, and is safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Battery container (5)    Electrode composite (6)    Insulation coating layer (8)    Lead piece (9,9')    Electric pole (13,13')    Lithium ion battery (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium-oxygen or lithium-air electrochemical cell comprises a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a porous activated positive electrode produced by activating a precursor positive electrode formed from a material comprising lithium oxide-containing compound(s), excluding lithium manganese oxide as sole metal oxide compound in precursor electrode. The electrode is activated by removing lithium oxide from metal oxide compound(s) of precursor electrode. The positive electrode is supplied with oxygen during discharge of cell.    USE - Li-oxygen or Li-air electrochemical cell for Li-battery used in powering electric vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell provide higher energy densities than conventional lithium-ion cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-oxygen or lithium-air electrochemical cell comprises a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a porous activated positive electrode produced by activating a precursor positive electrode formed from a material comprising metal oxide compound(s) of formula xLi2O.yMOz, excluding Li2MnO3 as sole metal oxide compound in precursor electrode. The electrode is activated by removing Li2O from metal oxide compound(s) of precursor electrode. The positive electrode is supplied with oxygen during discharge of cell.    x=0 but less than or equal to 4;    y=greater than 0 but less than or equal to 1;    z=greater than 0 but less than or equal to 3; and    M=metal ion, metal from V, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Mo, Ru, Pt or Ir; or partially substituted by non-transition metal ion(s) from Mg2+, Al3+, Si4+ or P5+ ions.
NOVELTY - A fluoropolymer electrolytic membrane contains fluoropolymer electrolyte having ion exchange capacity of 1.3-3.0 meq/g, in pores of microporous membrane.    USE - Fluoropolymer electrolytic membrane used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) used for motor vehicle, domestic cogeneration system and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoropolymer electrolytic membrane has excellent durability and workability even at high temperature and high humidity conditions.
NOVELTY - Cigarette comprises a tobacco rod, cigarette paper and an optional filter. At least one of the tobacco rod, cigarette paper and optional filter comprise a particulate catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, where the catalyst comprises particles comprising silver supported in and/or on support particles of an oxide of a second metal, the second metal being different than silver.    USE - Used as a cigarette.    ADVANTAGE - The cigarette utilizes silver-based catalyst, which reduces the amount of carbon monoxide in mainstream smoke, and which is capable of acting as both an oxidant for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and as a catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) making the cigarette comprising incorporating a silver-based catalyst in at least one of tobacco cut filler, cigarette paper and cigarette filter material, providing the tobacco cut filler to a cigarette making machine to form a tobacco column, placing the cigarette paper around the tobacco column to form a tobacco rod of a cigarette and optionally attaching a cigarette filter comprising the cigarette filter material to the tobacco rod using tipping paper; and    (2) method of oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide comprising contacting a silver-based catalyst made by laser vaporization and controlled condensation or co-precipitation with a gas containing carbon monoxide, the gas is a vehicle exhaust emission, a gas used in a laser, a gas used in a fuel cell or ambient air undergoing air filtration.
NOVELTY - An ion separation processing method involves separately processing ions in to-be-processed water using ion exchange resin and electrolyzing to-be-processed water and alkaline water with pH higher than the pK of ion exchange resin to obtain acidic water with pH lower than the pK of the ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can process either the alkaline water or acidic water and separate the ions, and regenerates after processing. K is the dissociation constant of ion exchange resin and pK is the negative logarithm of K.    USE - Ion separation processing method for manufacture of pure or soft water used in wash water for processing components, substrate or semiconductor, cooking, water for food/beverage products such as soft drink, alcoholic beverage and processed food, water for stabilizing color development of dyeing water, fuel cells and experiment water.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of ion separation process is improved, the ion exchange resin used can be regenerated, process is performed without using chemicals, easy, low-cost and waste-water produced is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ion separation processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional drawing of the ion separation processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ion exchange resin (1)    Cation exchange resin (1a)    Anion exchange resin (1b)    Electrolysis part (10)    Water flow switching part (15)    1st process part (21)    2nd process part (22)
NOVELTY - Hydrazone polymer contains a hydroxyl group-containing repeating unit (I).    USE - Hydrazone polymer is used for forming metal complex used as raw material for electrode catalyst for fuel cell and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst formed using hydrazone polymer has excellent dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrazone polymer has a hydroxyl group-containing repeating unit of formula (I).    Py=2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl.
NOVELTY - A solid base material having heat resistivity of 250 degrees C or more is immersed in a solution containing a polymer having polyethylene imine structure to form a polymer layer on the surface. The solid base material having polymer layer, and a source liquid containing metal oxide are contacted to deposit metal oxide on the polymer layer. A nanostructure complex covering-type structure having aggregate of nanofiber, nanoparticles or nanoribbon is formed on the solid base material. The nanostructure complex covering-type structure is baked to obtain metal oxide-coated structure.    USE - Manufacture of metal oxide-coated structure used for solar cell, semiconductor thin film of fuel cell, catalyst, photoresponsive sensor substrate, microchannel, analysis and separation apparatus, antimicrobial/disinfection thin film and surface treating agent.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide-coated structure having excellent abrasion resistance, durability and solvent resistance is efficiently manufactured by simple method.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas sensor (1) comprises a base material (2) comprising a solid polymer electrolyte dispersed with electroconductive particles, and a detecting portion having a catalyst layer (3), formed on the side(s) of the base material. The detecting portion detects hydrogen gas by absence of oxygen gas by the catalyst layer.    USE - Hydrogen gas sensor is used for detecting hydrogen gas concentration in gaseous or liquid phase in fuel cells, and for detecting hydrogen leakage during concentration monitoring in heat processing apparatus of semiconductor manufacturing plants.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas sensor enables accurate detection of hydrogen gas with excellent selectivity, is compact, and has excellent economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen gas sensor (1)    Base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Catalyst (3a)    Electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a reaction solution mixed with sample water and reagent solution, to a flow cell (5) at predetermined speed. The nitride nitrogen concentration in the sample water is measured based on the electric current or electric charge applied between electrodes positioned at the fuel cell.    USE - Method for measuring nitride nitrogen contained in foodstuff, excrement, fertilizer, domestic waste water, industrial waste water and agricultural effluent.    ADVANTAGE - The nitride nitrogen can be measured continuously with sufficient precision automatically and safely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nitride nitrogen measuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the nitride nitrogen measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nitride nitrogen measuring apparatus (1)    Injection valve (3)    Mixer (4)    Flow cell (5)    Sample bottle (6)
NOVELTY - The purifier has an inlet passage and an outlet passage separately arranged on a top part and a bottom part of an outer shell. An inner shell is arranged at a bottom part of the outer shell. A top part and periphery of the inner shell are provided with a space. The inner shell is provided with a guide flow plate and a filter core. The guide flow plate supports the filter core, where the guide flow plate and the filter core are arranged in a spaced manner. A bottom part of the inner shell in front of the outlet passage is provided with a powder dust filter layer.    USE - Air purifier for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier utilizes a polyporous guide flow plate that can change the flow character of gas, so that the air flow can be uniformly distributed in the filter core. The purifier reduces the generation of noise, and has high efficiency, low resistance and sound-proofing functions, thus eliminating harmful gas and granules in the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an air purifier.
NOVELTY - The fuse has a melting section located on a U-shaped lower place of a metal body (3). Lower parts of the melting section, transition sections and inserting legs of the metal body are located in a closed chamber, where each transition section is smaller than area of a cross section of the inserting legs. The closed chamber is formed by an upper part of the inserting legs that are protruded in outer side of a casing (1) and an inner casing (2), where the casing and the inner casing are made from insulating materials.    USE - Fuse for use with a power battery of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The melting section and the transition section are enclosed into the closed chamber consisting of the casing and the inner casing, so that fuse wires are protected for avoiding potential safety hazards caused by transmitting heat quantity to periphery in melting moment and chain damage, when short circuit occurs in an inner part of the power battery of the electric automobile. The fuse can improve buffering resistant ability, and has better electrical characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuse.    Casing (1)    Inner casing (2)    Metal body (3)
NOVELTY - The frame has sliding channels arranged in an internal frame or an external frame. The external frame is connected with a vehicle frame. The internal frame is arranged in the external frame. The internal frame and the external frame are combined by sliding elements and the sliding channels. The sliding elements are arranged on the external frame or the internal frame. Two sides of the internal frame are provided with a sliding pulley and the sliding channels. Two sides of the external frame are provided with a guidance wheel and a fixing sliding channel.    USE - Pushing and pulling sliding-type storage battery frame for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is convenient to push and pull, so that the storage battery is easy to charge and maintain. The frame saves arrangement space of the vehicle, and can be pulled out to charge all vehicle batteries after the vehicle is adjacently stopped. The pushing and pulling sliding of the storage battery is simple, convenient, safe and reliable when the sliding channel and the sliding element are utilized. The frame is safe to use, improves usage environment of the storage battery and a sliding track, and has strong practicability. The bottom part of the external frame utilizes dust-proof bottom board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pushing and pulling sliding-type storage battery frame.
NOVELTY - The battery has a bulb and a switch connected with the output terminal and installed on a housing. A handle is installed on the housing. The housing and a lamp holder are detachably connected with each other. The lamp holder is connected with the output terminal by lead wires.    USE - Dual-purpose lithium ion battery for supplying power to electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is small in size, light in weight, and can be conveniently used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dual-purpose lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The car has a braking system provided with a brake pedal that is connected with a distribution box (5). A main pump is connected with four brake branch pumps through a separating flask oil cylinder. Each brake branch pump is connected with a brake pad assembly through a driving lever, where the brake pad assembly is located in a brake disk assembly. A storage battery (6) is connected with a directional booster (22) and a lighting system (24) through the distribution box. An electric door pedal (9) is connected between the distribution box and a motor (7).    USE - Wind power self-generating electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car enables a wind power generator to generate external wind power via a hydraulic system to avoid environmental pollution caused by car exhaust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power self-generating electric car.    Distribution box (5)    Storage battery (6)    Motor (7)    Electric door pedal (9)    Directional booster (22)    Lighting system (24)
NOVELTY - The bolt has a pressure cover plate equipped with a basket structure and a pressure rod, where an end of the pressure rod is connected to a chain. Another end of the pressure rod is locked with the chain by a lock. The lock is equipped in a bending part at an end of the plate. An end of the chain is connected to another bending part at another end of the plate. Four surrounding plates are equipped at an outer edge of the plate by hinges, where the surrounding plates are connected together by a connector.    USE - Multifunctional anti-theft bolt for an electrical vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bolt performs an efficient anti-theft function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional anti-theft bolt.
NOVELTY - The device has a filtering circuit made of a parallel capacitor (C) and a resistor (R2) and connected between positive and negative ends of a bridge rectifying circuit. An end of a secondary coil part of a transformer (T) is connected with another resistor (R1) and a rectifying diode (D1). A cathode of the rectifying diode is connected with a triggering pole of a mono-direction thyristor (D6) in a rectifying circuit. Another end of the secondary coil part of the transformer is connected with a cathode of the mono-direction thyristor.    USE - Device for charging an electric vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is featured with simple circuit and reliable working function. The control circuit of the mono-direction thyristor is made up of the secondary coil part of the transformer, the resistor and the rectifying diode for switching on/off the mono-direction thyristor intermittently and generating high current and large pulse current to charge the storage battery in repairing manner to prevent formation of lead sulphate on an electrode plate so as to protect the storage battery in a better way, thus prolonging service life of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle storage battery charging device.    Capacitor (C)    Rectifying diode (D1)    Mono-direction thyristor (D6)    Resistors (R1, R2)    Transformer (T)
NOVELTY - The device has a super capacitor power supply circuit that outputs electric power supplied by a super capacitor. A circuit switching control circuit is connected with an internal combustion engine power supply circuit and the capacitor power supply circuit. The engine power supply circuit outputs electric power to a motor through an electric power output end of the engine power supply circuit. The capacitor power supply circuit outputs electric power to the motor under control of a circuit switching control circuit coupled with a fuel supply unit supplying fuel to internal combustion engine.    USE - Electric vehicle power supply device for supplying electric power to an electric vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The device is driven by the super capacitor and the internal combustion engine generates necessary electric power required for operation of the electric vehicle system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel supplied by the fuel supply unit is petrol, diesel or liquefied gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system includes a rear wheel braking mechanism (5) and a front wheel braking mechanism (10). The front wheel braking mechanism includes a motor (11), a front wheel master cylinder (12), and an oil reservoir (13) which can be shared by the rear wheel braking mechanism. The rear wheel braking mechanism includes a rear wheel master cylinder (6) pressurized by a secondary pedal (3) linked with a primary pedal (1). An electronic control unit (20) controls the motor and varies the front wheel braking force based on change in pedal stroke and brake fluid pressure at the front wheel side.    USE - Regenerative brake system for electromobiles, including hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system does not use electronic stability control or electro hydraulic braking or a braking force separating arrangement, reducing number of parts and unit cost of the system. Front wheel braking control does not affect rear wheel braking, preventing deterioration of brake feeling. The rear wheel braking can be pedal-operated, eliminating use of a separate fail-safe apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a regenerative brake system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Primary pedal (1)    Secondary pedal (3)    Rear wheel braking mechanism (5)    Rear wheel master cylinder (6)    Front wheel braking mechanism (10)    Motor (11)    Front wheel master cylinder (12)    Oil reservoir (13)    Electronic control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The system includes a voltage adjustment unit (20) input with starting voltage and supplying the same voltage to a microcontroller unit. A switching unit (30), connected to the battery (10), is driven with the output voltage of the micro controller unit and applies the voltage of the battery to the voltage adjustment unit, which in turn outputs and supplies the voltage to the micro controller unit. The adjustment unit is a voltage regulator or a linear drop output.    USE - Power supply system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The micro controller unit operates regardless of the trigger signal off state, ensuring safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply method of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (10)    Voltage adjustment unit (20)    Switching unit (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes rotators (100) installed within the air inlet at the front of the vehicle body (1) and individually connected via shafts (S1) to wind force variation units (200) connected to generators (300). The rotators rotate by wind force at speeds in proportion to the vehicle speed. Each wind force variation unit amplifies and delivers the torque of each shaft to the generator, which in turn produces electricity to be supplied to the vehicle-mounted devices or to be used by a charging unit (400) for storage batteries (410).    USE - Wind-powered electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be operated in non-polluting, environment-friendly manner by wind power. Productivity in making the vehicle can be increased to meet demands for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic top view of the wind-powered electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Rotators (100)    Wind force variation units (200)    Generators (300)    Charging unit (400)    Storage batteries (410)    Shafts (S1)
NOVELTY - The stack (1000) has a flow path provided between a flat type separator (200) and a gas diffusion layer (300). The gas diffusion layer is in contact with the separator, and the flow path is formed at a surface of a porous monolayer. The separator is made of metal material. The gas diffusion layer is equipped at two sides of a membrane electrode assembly (100), and the separator is equipped in an outermost part of the stack. A cooling plate (500) is mounted in the separator of an adjacent unit cell and connected to a manifold (700).    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack simplifies manufacturing process of a fuel cell, reduces the occurrence of error, provides high precision, avoids high pressure pressing process, and saves the mold manufacturing cost. The stack enables injecting water through the flow path easily, enlarges heat/electricity transfer efficiency, increases the shock resistance, provides high durability, and reduces the physical stress generated during cold-weather.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Flat type separator (200)    Gas diffusion layer (300)    Cooling plate (500)    Manifold (700)    Fuel cell stack (1000)
NOVELTY - The generator has a mounting battery, where direct current voltage is supplied from the mounting battery to an electric vehicle. A drive motor is provided with the generator. Stable driving force is delivered to an engine.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, natural wind force energy generator for use in an electric charging station or residential area.    ADVANTAGE - The generator easily saves energy with natural resource of earth and realizes environment-friendly effect. The generator has high performance effect, and occupies less space. The generator prevents an occurrence of leak by a tool of a charging station or wire and electric shock accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle i.e. car, natural wind force energy generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a CPU that is connected to a battery detection unit, battery voltage equalizing unit, battery pack detection unit, on-off state detection unit, display unit and alarm unit. A voltage detection module and temperature detection module are provided in the battery detection unit. The switches provided in voltage detection module are controlled by CPU.    USE - Modularized battery management system of electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery management system is simplified, while improving reliability of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the modularized battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A solution of hexachloroplatinic acid, ruthenium(III) chloride, and cobalt(II) chloride is dripped into a carbon slurry. Then, sodium citrate as metal protecting agent is added to the resulting mixture and subjected to ultrasonic stirring and stirred for 30 minutes, to obtain water sol. A sodium borohydride as reducing agent is dripped to the obtained water sol, reacted, vacuum filtered and water-washed until there is no chlorine ion in the solution, and dried in vacuum at 70 degrees C for 12 hours, to obtain a platinum-ruthenium-cobalt/carbon ternary alloy nanometer catalyst.    USE - Preparation of platinum-ruthenium-cobalt/carbon ternary alloy nanometer catalyst used for catalyzing methanol in fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active carbon is dissolved in water in mass ratio of 3:2, and the temperature is increased to 40 degrees C. The resulting mixture is stirred by magnetic force stirring for 30 minutes, and the stirring velocity is controlled at 500 r/minute, to obtain a carbon slurry. A solution of hexachloroplatinic acid, ruthenium(III) chloride, and cobalt(II) chloride is dripped into the obtained carbon slurry. Then, sodium citrate as metal protecting agent is added to the resulting mixture and subjected to ultrasonic stirring with ultrasonic frequency of 40 KHz and stirred for 30 minutes, to obtain water sol. The molar ratio of platinum, ruthenium and cobalt is 6:3:1. The molar ratio of sodium citrate with respect to total mole weight of platinum, ruthenium and cobalt is 1:1. The pH of the obtained water sol is adjusted to 8, using 0.1 M sodium hydroxide. A sodium borohydride as reducing agent is dripped to the water sol, reacted at 40 degrees C for 3 hours, vacuum filtered and water-washed until there is no chlorine ion in the solution. The resulting mixture is dried in vacuum at 70 degrees C for 12 hours, to obtain a platinum-ruthenium-cobalt/carbon ternary alloy nanometer catalyst.
NOVELTY - The device has an annular cavity formed inside an exhaust pipe sleeve (2). An inner wall of the exhaust pipe sleeve is closely bonded with an automobile exhaust pipe (1). Thermoelectric power generation sheets (3) are mounted on planes of two sides of the sleeve. High-temperature surfaces of the sheets are connected with the exhaust pipe sleeve and low-temperature surfaces are connected to a wing-shaped radiating fin (5). An insulating material (4) is arranged in a gap that is provided between the fin and the sleeve. The sheets and the insulating material are located in grooves.    USE - Power generation device for an automobile exhaust pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The wing-shaped radiating fin is convenient to cast and manufacture. The device has high afterheat utilization efficiency and high power generation efficiency. The device is simple in structure, convenient to mount and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Automobile exhaust pipe (1)    Exhaust pipe sleeve (2)    Thermoelectric power generation sheets (3)    Insulating material (4)    Wing-shaped radiating fin (5)    Connecting elements (6, 7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains metal oxide as carrier and noble metal as active component. The metal oxide and noble metal are used as catalyst for separation of oxygen. The noble metal is supported on carrier. The carrier contains nanoparticles of noble metal on its surface. The nanoparticles do not overlap with each other mutually. The catalyst has average aperture of 3-8 nm. The content of active component is 2-70 % mass.    USE - Catalyst is used as double effect oxygen electrode catalyst for integrated renewable fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for application of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes a output limiter that holds the energy stocking mechanism while the elastic force is stocked in the elastic piece, and releases the holding of the energy stocking mechanism when the vehicle starts running. The power source is a power stocking source for stocking elastic force in the energy stocking mechanism. The energy stocking mechanism is connectable to the power stocking source so that power from the power stocking source is applied to the energy stocking mechanism and stocked as the elastic force in the energy stocking mechanism.    USE - Vehicle running with power from a power source, e.g. conveying vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power for stocking the elastic force into the spiral spring can be reduced, and the power consumption for driving the wind-up motor can be reduced, so that energy saving can be performed. Driving time of the auxiliary motor is reduced by suppressing the output amount, and the power consumption to drive the auxiliary motor can be reduced, so that energy saving can also be implemented. Conveying vehicle can run substantially in the same manner as a general electrically-operated vehicle, and thus it can retrogress and thus the degree of freedom of the construction of the conveying system can be further enhanced. It is unnecessary to provide a mechanism for reversing the rotation of the rotational shaft between the elastic force stocking operation and the elastic force outputting operation, and thus the construction of the energy stocking mechanism can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially omitted perspective view of the conveying vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Mount power unit (14)    Mount portion (20)    Controller (22)    Vehicle body frame (24)
NOVELTY - The transportation vehicle (30) has an electrolytic device (32) used to decompose water into the oxygen and hydrogen gases by using a primary electricity generated from a primary energy produced when the transportation vehicle moves. A fuel cell (34) uses the hydrogen gas from the hydrogen gas inlet pipe (33) as fuel so as to generate an auxiliary electricity. An electric motor (35) powered by the auxiliary electricity from the fuel cell produces an auxiliary energy to drive the transportation vehicle.    USE - Transportation vehicle e.g. motorcycle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transportation vehicle does not only consume fuel to generate primary energy but also utilizes auxiliary energy generated from electricity so that a cogeneration system is formed. The vehicle generates electricity in much more efficient way and brings less damage against environment by reducing carbon emission in addition to energy saving and power increase after significant increase in primary energy from fuel combustion since oxygen gas is sufficiently mixed with magnetized fuel agglomerates and fuel combustion is much more perfect and fast. Existing transportation vehicle can be directly converted in an oil-economy and low-cost way such that automobile makers and consumers' are much more willing to embrace this product so as to achieve environmental protection and energy conservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle.    Transportation vehicle (30)    Electrolytic device (32)    Hydrogen gas inlet pipe (33)    Electric motor (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a power plant connected to a vehicle coolant system is switched on. A heating power required to meet heating and ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system heating requirements is calculated. A determination is made whether the calculated power is greater than a minimum required heating power that maintains thermal comfort in a vehicle passenger compartment. An auxiliary pump is activated to pump a coolant through a heater core if the calculated power is greater than the minimum required heating power and the power plant is not switched on.    USE - Method for controlling an auxiliary heater pump of a coolant system e.g. heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, of vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving fuel economy of the vehicle by optimizing energy used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) heating with reduced noise during engine operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a process for determining required heating power.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrical double layer capacitor (11) and a secondary battery (12) provided as electric power source of motor generator (5). When the brake force required at the time of braking of vehicle is less than predetermined value, the battery is blocked and the capacitor is charged with the electric power generated by the motor generator. When the brake force is larger than predetermined value, both the capacitor and battery are charged with the electric power generated by motor generator and the electric power generated by battery is limited.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quick charging of the capacitor is carried out with the heavy current generated at the time of braking of vehicle, so that rapid charging of the battery can be prevented and deterioration of the battery can be prevented, while improving the regeneration efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (3)    Motor generator (5)    Electrical storage portion (10)    Electrical double layer capacitor (11)    Secondary battery (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves handing over a workpiece (10) i.e. laminated body of thin sheet-like secondary battery, to a pallet (110). A hand side locator pin (140) is positioned at a workpiece conveyance hand (130) and inserted in a locating hole of the workpiece such that the locating hole becomes concentric with the locator pin. The workpiece is moved toward the pallet after making the locator pin to contact the locating hole. The workpiece is extruded toward the pallet. The hand side locator pin is shrunk when a pallet side locator pin (120) is inserted in the locating hole of the workpiece.    USE - Method for conveying a workpiece i.e. laminated body of thin sheet-like secondary battery. Can also be used for a laminated body of panel in motor vehicle body.    ADVANTAGE - The hand side locator pin is shrunk when the pallet side locator pin is inserted in the locating hole of the workpiece, thus reducing the installation cost of the workpiece conveyance apparatus, and reliably performing bi-directional delivery of workpiece between the hand and the fixing jigs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a workpiece conveyance apparatus comprising a locator pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a workpiece conveyance apparatus.    Workpiece (10)    Pallet (110)    Pallet side locator pin (120)    Workpiece conveyance hand (130)    Hand side locator pin (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has detector which detects state of battery (11) having electric power generation element containing metal layer and insulating layer which is sealed by exterior layer (114). The detector transmits transmission signal representing state of battery to control unit through communication wire (69) which is electrically connected with the battery. The metal layer is electrically connected with communication wire by connection line (8).    USE - Apparatus for monitoring battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit between electric power generation element and exterior layer can be detected easily at early stage. The durability of battery can be improved. The reliability of apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery.    Connection line (8)    Battery (11)    Communication wire (69)    Electrode tab (113)    Exterior layer (114)
NOVELTY - The roller has a cylindrical roller structure (2) that conveys the product. A hollow portion (4) is provided at the outer peripheral surface (3) of the roller structure. The hollow portion is extended with respect to the tangent of outer peripheral surface of the roller structure.    USE - Roller of conveyor for conveying electrode for fuel cell (both claimed) such as solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow portion is extended with respect to the tangent of outer peripheral surface of the roller structure. Hence the products can be conveyed at high speed. The generation of vertical vibration can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left side view and the front view of the roller.    Rotation center axis (1)    Cylindrical roller structure (2)    Outer peripheral surface (3)    Hollow portion (4)    Straight line (5)
NOVELTY - A main monitoring unit (U) outputs the battery state monitoring result to logic combination unit (20) through auxiliary monitoring unit. A primary monitoring unit outputs the battery state monitoring result to logic combination unit through secondary monitoring unit. The logic combination unit performs logic combination of output signals of state monitoring results and outputs the result to microcomputer (12) through photocoupler (30).    USE - State monitor of high voltage lithium secondary assembled battery for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery, fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring units output respective battery state monitoring results to logic combination unit through respective other monitoring units, such that the time for acquiring the monitoring result can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Microcomputer (12)    Logic combination unit (20)    Photocoupler (30)    Monitoring unit (U)
NOVELTY - A battery (32) supplies electric power to the accessory type loads (34a,34b), ignition type loads (36a,36b) and start type load (38). The accessory type switches (35a,35b), ignition type switches (37a,37b) and start type operation switch (39) are provided for operating respective loads. A power supply control apparatus (41) controls the supply of power from battery to the load, when the operation condition of the switches is satisfied.    USE - Vehicle power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The accessory type loads, and ignition type loads can be operated conveniently by the driver, while reducing the amount of electric power consumed by the loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (32)    Accessory type loads (34a,34b)    Accessory type switches (35a,35b)    Ignition type loads (36a,36b)    Ignition type switches (37a,37b)    Start type load (38)    Start type operation switch (39)    Power supply control apparatus (41)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle (10) having a computer (26) identifying whether a vehicle position is associated with link data in a database (42) of historical power usage data. The link data of vehicle travel link and link data absent terrain information are obtained from the database if the vehicle position is associated with the link data. Expected vehicle power usage is determined based on the link data. Energy storage component usage is optimized based on expected vehicle power usage, and efficiency and life cycle costs of energy storage components (24) e.g. batteries.    USE - System for optimizing usage of energy storage component i.e. battery, in a hybrid vehicle e.g. passenger and commercial hybrid vehicle such as locomotive and off-highway vehicle, and electric vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and multi-energy storage electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces stresses, battery temperature and resistive losses, and achieves crystal growth control of the energy storage component to increase battery life and efficiency considering charging losses, by high current charging and discharging of the energy storage component. The system ensures expected power usage estimation and optimization of state of charge settings for the energy storage component along an expected route to maximize total energy expended by or stored in the energy storage component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (22)    Energy storage components (24)    Computer (26)    Historical power usage data database (42)
NOVELTY - A solid-state hydrogen fuel comprises a polymer matrix, and a crushed mixture of a solid-state chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix.    USE - A solid-state hydrogen fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel has desired plasticity characteristic, meets environmental condition requirements of batteries, and is cheap, long lasting, small-sized and light weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of the solid-state hydrogen fuel comprising crushing and mixing a solid chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst in a crushing/mixing machine; and adding the polymer matrix into the mixture of the solid chemical hydride and the solid-state catalyst to process a flexible solid-state hydrogen fuel.
NOVELTY - The device has disk pairs stacked on each other in stacking direction, where a flowing chamber and another flowing chamber are formed between the two disks of a disk pair or multiple disk pairs. The former flowing chamber has a flowing path for a medium and another flowing chamber has another flowing path for another medium. The flowing path and the individual flowing path section are formed by etching, milling or embossing a surface of a disk of a disk pair.    USE - Device for exchanging heat between two mediums in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has disk pairs stacked on each other in stacking direction, where a flowing chamber and another flowing chamber are formed between the two disks of a disk pair or multiple disk pairs, and thus provides a compact heat exchanging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement of a heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (170)    Areas (171,172)    Sockets (173,174)    Housing (175)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy foil includes (in %mass) iron (0.3-3), silicon (0.8-1.5), copper (0.0001-0.011), manganese (0.0001-0.6), magnesium (0.0001-0.011), zinc (0.001-0.011), and aluminum and unavoidable impurities (remainder). The average diameter of large-diameter crystallized substance existing in the foil is 0.005-10 mu m.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil is used for collectors of positive electrodes used in secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion batteries used as power supply of portable electronic devices and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy foil has excellent tensile strength, bending strength, and corrosion resistance when compared with pure aluminum foil, low electrical resistivity, and excellent fracture strength during electrode production even when the thickness is 15 mu m or less. When used for collectors, the foil prevents excess heat generation during charging and discharging, and increases the durability of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy foil.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains crystalline particles which comprise primary particles, and bismuth-containing compound. The primary particles consist of lithium manganate with spinel structure including lithium and manganese as constituent elements. The primary particles have particle diameter of 5-20 mu m. The area ratio of primary particles in crystalline particles is 70% or more, and content of bismuth in compound with respect to content of manganese in lithium manganate is 0.005-0.5 mol%. The active material has specific surface area of 0.1-0.5 m2/g.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for hybrid electrical vehicles, electrical equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material has excellent cyclic characteristics even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (4)    Insulation gasket (5)    Positive electrode collector (15)    Negative electrode layer (16)    Negative electrode collector (17)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material consists of crystalline particles comprising lithium manganate with spinel structure which includes lithium and manganese as constituent elements. At least 70% of primary particles of crystalline particles have diameter of 5-20 mu m and non-octahedral shape.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle, electrical equipment and communication apparatus .    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising positive electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics even at high temperature, and charge/discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises complex oxide particles containing lithium, nickel and aluminum and/or cobalt. The complex oxide particles contain primary particles with larger content of aluminum and/or cobalt in the surface layer portion than inside the particles. The ratio of the primary particles with respect to the whole complex oxide particles is 80-100 wt.%.    USE - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook type personal computer, video camcorder and hybrid electric vehicles especially plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material effectively suppresses the raise in internal resistance of the battery at the time of preservation and improves the storage stability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Lower insulation board (17)    Battery case (18)
NOVELTY - The air cell (10) has a casing (6) which accommodates an electric power generation section (4) provided with an air electrode (1) that is supplied with oxygen-containing gas, a negative electrode (2) that contains an alkali metal. A electrolyte layer (3) having an electrolyte for conducting ions between the air electrode and the negative electrode. The casing accommodates a hydrogen sensor (7) and seals the oxygen-containing gas.    USE - Air cell for use as power source in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable devices or portable information-technology equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The casing is provided with hydrogen sensor, and the oxygen- containing gas is sealed by casing, so that the permeation or water into air cell can be detected at an early stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of air cell.    Air electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation section (4)    Casing (6)    Hydrogen sensor (7)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery pack for supplying power to an electric driver e.g. drive motor, and a controller that controls switching of a relay. A memory unit stores reference value of residual current. The controller controls on-state holding time of the relay that is connected to the battery pack. A capacitor is parallelly connected with the electric driver.    USE - Relay controlling apparatus for a battery control system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the relay from being damaged due to excess current i.e. surge current, by controlling on/off operation of the relay, prevents incidence of accident due to the damage of the relay, and reduces the cost of replacing the relay.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a relay control method for a battery control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of relay control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group that is constituted by winding a positive electrode (12), a negative electrode (14) and a separator (16) in a longitudinal direction. The negative electrode has a single-face active material layer section at which a negative electrode active material layer (14b) is provided on face of the negative electrode core (14a). The single-face active material layer section terminates at specific position at which the negative electrode is folded back for the second time and a position at which the negative electrode is folded back for the third time.    USE - Square-shaped battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and video-audio equipment, power tool such as electrically driven driver, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery is increased by reducing the variation of thickness in the width direction of the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode group.    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Negative electrode core (14a)    Negative electrode active material layer (14b)    Separator (16)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains mixture of oxide powder (a) and (b) in ratio of 50:50-90:10. The oxide powder (a) includes lithium-cobalt-metal oxide (I). The oxide powder (b) includes lithium-nickel-manganese cobaltate (II).    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for wireless communication apparatus and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has excellent storage stability, and provides safe lithium secondary battery having high energy density, capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains mixture of oxide powder (a) and (b) in ratio of 50:50-90:10. The oxide powder (a) includes lithium-cobalt-metal oxide of formula: Lix(CoyAmD'z)Ot (I). The oxide powder (b) includes lithium-nickel-manganese cobaltate of formula: Lix'(Ni1-a-bMnaCob)yO2 (II), where A is magnesium or calcium, D' is titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, tellurium, rhenium, ruthenium, osmium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, palladium, platinum, copper, silver, gold, zinc, cadmium, mercury, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, thallium, carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony or bismuth, x is 0.8 to 1.2, z and m are 0 to 0.3, t is 1.8 to 4.2, y is (0.8-m-z) to (2.2-m-z), a is 0.05 to 0.4, b is 0.1 to 0.4, x' is 0.95 to 1.05, sum of x and y is 1.9 to 2.3, and the difference between 1-a-b is 0.4 to 0.7. The molar ratio of the content of nickel with respect to content of manganese is more than 1.1 to less than 1.5. The molar ratio of the content of nickel having oxidation state of two or more with respect to content of manganese having oxidation state of 4 or more, is more than 0.4 to less than 1.
NOVELTY - The device has a primary separation chamber (10) configured to channel air streams at different temperatures into an intermediate hot air output pipe (2) and into the passage (12). A secondary hot air output pipe (4) and a cold air output pipe (8) are arranged with respect to a secondary separation chamber (14). An insert (16) is arranged to rotate under the effect of the air flowing into the secondary separation chamber so as to inject the air streams at different temperatures to the cold air output pipe and to secondary hot air output pipe.    USE - Air stream passive separation and cooling device for use with fuel cell of assembly (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air stream can be separated efficiently and easily into hot air stream and/or cold air stream and the passive separation and cooling device with simple geometry elements and with reduced dimension can be provided. The device can be utilized effectively with fuel cell and the fuel cell can be cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air stream passive separation and cooling device.    Intermediate hot air output pipe (2)    Secondary hot air output pipe (4)    Cold air output pipe (8)    Primary separation chamber (10)    Passage (12)    Secondary separation chamber (14)    Insert (16)
NOVELTY - A bipolar secondary battery (10) consists of bipolar electrodes (23) comprising collector (11) containing conductive resin layer and a resin (I) as base material, positive electrode active material layer (13) and negative electrode active material layer (15) formed on the surfaces of the collector. A separator (32) is disposed between the electrodes and consists of another resin (II). The melting point of the resin (I) is below the melting point of the resin (II).    USE - Bipolar secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, motor bikes, passenger cars, trucks, buses, electric trains, light cars and uninterruptable power system.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar secondary battery has excellent seal durability and prevents the leakage of electrolyte solution from the cell layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar secondary battery consists of bipolar electrodes comprising collector containing conductive resin layer and a resin (I) as base material, positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer formed on the surfaces of the collector. A separator is disposed between the electrodes and consists of another resin (II). The melting point of the resin (I) is below the melting point of the resin (II). The peripheral portion of the collector of the electrodes and peripheral portion of the separator are fused and the outer periphery of the cell layer is sealed. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the sealed cell layer of the bipolar secondary battery.    Bipolar secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Bipolar electrode (23)    Separator (32)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material consists of crystal particles which comprise lithium manganate with spinel structure. At least 70% or more of crystal particles are primary particles having diameter of 3-20 mu m. The primary particles have a component which includes a rectangular face, where portion of total surface area of primary particles represented by rectangular face is 0.5-5%.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle, electrical equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising positive electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A polymer (a) having sulfur-containing repeating unit (I) is reacted with hydrohalide salt(s) chosen from hydrohalide salt of nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound and hydrohalide salt of amino acid, and resulting reaction product is reacted with an acid, to obtain sulfo group-containing polymer.    USE - Manufacture of sulfo group-containing polymer used for electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides sulfo group-containing polymer with high conversion ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer (a) having sulfur-containing repeating unit of formula: -S(=O)-O-R1 (I) is reacted with hydrohalide salt(s) chosen from hydrohalide salt of nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound and hydrohalide salt of amino acid, and resulting reaction product is reacted with an acid, to obtain sulfo group-containing polymer.    R1=1-20C alkyl or 6-20C aryl (both optionally substituted by fluoro, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl, cyano, 6-20C aryloxy or 2-20C acyl).
NOVELTY - The gasket (14) has sealing units that are arranged on the outer periphery of front and back both surfaces of a membrane electrode assembly (9). The two-row seal lips (15, 16) are provided continuously to an in-plane parallel, for exhibiting sealing performance between the separators (10A,10C). The two-row seal lips are formed integrally to accumulate an upper side angular shaped portion on a lower side angular shaped portion.    USE - Gasket for polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in portable power supply and electric vehicles, or domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the two rows seal lip is formed integrally to accumulate upper side angular shaped portion on lower side angular shaped portion, the sealing performance can be exhibited reliably and the fastening structure is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly of the gasket for polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (9)    Separators (10A,10C)    Frame (13)    Gasket (14)    Two-row seal lips (15,16)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery case including a safety valve section (20) at a valve forming surface (11F). The safety valve section has a thin-walled section (21) that is deformed when safety valve section is break-open. The thin-walled section has several linear sections (22,23) that include a crossing thin-walled section (26S). The thin-walled section is adapted such that breaking pressure of crossing thin-walled section is lower than breaking pressure of portions (21T) other than crossing thin-walled section.    USE - Closed type battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camcorder, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having a safety valve section which has sufficiently large area when open can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial enlarged top view of the closed type battery.    Battery (1)    Valve forming surface (11F)    Safety valve section (20)    Thin-walled section (21)    Portion of thin-walled section (21T)    Linear sections (22,23)    Crossing thin-walled section (26S)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has a windmill (12) revolving around an axis (11), and a diaphragm (14) vibrating by using rotation of the windmill. A piezoelectric element (15) is provided in an internal peripheral surface of a cylindrical-shaped inner body positioned on outer periphery of the windmill. The windmill is provided with multiple wind-receiving wings, and a coupling body connects a front-end of each wind-receiving wing. The coupling body is provided with a contact body (19) that is in contact with the diaphragm.    USE - Wind power generator for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator produces electric power using the windmill and the diaphragm, thus increasing electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind power generator.    Wind power generator (10)    Axis (11)    Windmill (12)    Diaphragm (14)    Piezoelectric element (15)    Contact body (19)
NOVELTY - A film (A) formed using resin composition (A) having melting point from -20 degrees C to temperature (T1) less than melting point by 60 degrees C, and a film (B) formed using a resin composition (B) having melting point from -20 degrees C to temperature (T2) less than melting point by 30 degrees C are subjected to cold drawing process at ratio of 1.05-2 times in at least one direction. Hot stretching of cold-drawn films (A,B) is carried out at ratio of more than 1 times and 5 times or less in at least one direction. The hot-stretched films (A,B) are bonded by thermocompression to form a laminate.    USE - Manufacture of laminated microporous film used for battery cell separator (both claimed) for lithium ion battery, fuel cell separator, separator for capacitor, and separation membrane. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated microporous film is manufactured with favorable gas permeability and excellent thermal contraction characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A film (A) formed using resin composition (A) having melting point from -20 degrees C to temperature (T1) less than melting point by 60 degrees C, and a film (B) formed using a resin composition (B) having melting point from -20 degrees C to temperature (T2) less than melting point by 30 degrees C are subjected to cold drawing process at ratio of 1.05-2 times in at least one direction. Hot stretching of cold-drawn films (A,B) is carried out at ratio of more than 1 time and 5 times or less in at least one direction from temperature (T1) to temperature less than melting point of resin composition (A) by 2 degrees C, and from temperature (T2) to temperature less than melting point of resin composition (B) by 2 degrees C, respectively. The hot-stretched films (A,B) are bonded by thermocompression to form a laminate.
NOVELTY - A highly purified silicic acid porous glass contains more than 99 wt.% of silicic acid.    USE - Highly purified silicic acid porous glass is used for silicon raw material, silica raw material, gas separation membrane, fuel cell material, solution concentration method (all claimed), diaphragm of fuel cell, solar cell, optical medium, and quartz oscillator.    ADVANTAGE - The highly purified silicic acid porous glass has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of highly purified silicic acid porous glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram explaining manufacture of highly purified silicic acid porous glass. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The machine has a buck-boost converter control circuit (50) that generates pulse width modulation (PWM) controls signals (80,81) with which control terminal of transistors are provided based on PWM command signals (75,76) which shows timing of ON or OFF state of transistors. The PWM control signal (80) in OFF state is controlled when PWM command signal (75) is in ON state. The PWM control signal (81) is controlled in OFF state when PWM command signal (76) is in ON state.    USE - Hybrid type construction machine e.g. lifting-magnet vehicle such as crane.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit can prevent that buck-boost converter performs closed-circuit failure. The state of turning ON control signals simultaneously, is prevented by simple structure, hence the reliability of the converter is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the buck-boost control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Buck-boost converter control circuit (50)    Master CPU (70)    Converter control CPU (71)    PWM command signals (75,76)    PWM controls signals (80,81)
NOVELTY - The vehicular electrical system has automotive receptacle (38) with an engagement element (46) that is shaped to mate with a SAE 1772 compliant charge plug and a fuse (52) is removably connected to the charge receptacle in a fixed position. Several conductors with conductive elements (54) and conductive wires electrically interconnect with battery, the charge receptacle and fuse. The conductive wires of the conductors are electrically connected between battery and fuse.    USE - Vehicular electrical system for plug-in type hybrid electrical vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck, sports utility vehicle (SUV), two-wheel drive (2WD), four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, motor cycle, personal transportation device, watercraft and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductors are electrically connected to the battery and fuse, the wire is protected from damage due to over-current. By the arrangement of engagement element and fuse cavities on charge receptacle, the fuse is prevented from being accessed or removed while the battery is charged. Hence, safety standards are maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicular charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the charge receptacle.    Charge receptacle (38)    Engagement element (46)    Fuse (52)    Conductive elements (54)    Fuse cavities (58)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a main control unit (10) for checking if a vehicle battery (200) is removed upon detecting that the voltage of the battery reaches a threshold. A power switch unit (40) switches the power supply from the vehicle battery to a supplemental battery (50) when the main control unit determines that the vehicle battery is removed. A preparation unit prepares an information report including the vehicle position is transmitted by a report unit when the voltage of the vehicle battery decreases to a preparation value that is higher than the threshold.    USE - Vehicle communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the preparation of the vehicle information that is transmitted before the power supply is switched to the supplemental battery, the consumption of the supplemental battery is suppressed. Therefore, the reporting time to report the theft of the vehicle from the vehicle communication apparatus by the report unit can be extended without increasing the capacity of the supplemental battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle communication apparatus.    Main control unit (10)    Power supply unit (40)    Supplementary battery (50)    Vehicle communication apparatus (100)    Vehicle battery (200)
NOVELTY - The electric circuit includes a gate drive precharge circuit which is electrically connected between a gate drive bias power supply and a multiphase bridge inverter. A low-voltage auxiliary battery (41) electrically charges a high-voltage DC link capacitor via the gate drive bias power supply and gate drive precharge circuit when a high-voltage energy storage system (25) is disconnected from a high-voltage DC power bus (31).    USE - Electric circuit for hybrid powertrain system of fuel-electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids loss of sustained auxiliary power generation aboard the vehicle when a high-voltage battery is disconnected, thus avoiding insufficiency of auxiliary electrical power and a subsequent vehicle shutdown.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method for hybrid powertrain system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel-electric hybrid vehicle including an internal combustion engine rotatably coupled to an electric motor/generator unit and a transmission.    Control module (5)    Transmission (14)    High-voltage energy storage system (25)    High-voltage DC power bus (31)    Low-voltage auxiliary battery (41)
NOVELTY - An ion exchange unit comprises ion exchange resin for replacing ion of cooling water, storage chambers provided in a part of cooling channel and accommodates ion exchange resin and distribution part which select the distribution route of cooling water to a storage chamber so that the flow resistance according to the flow rate may be provided by the ion exchange resin with respect to cooling water.    USE - Ion exchange unit for fuel cell (claimed) in which impurity in the cooling water is adsorbed and removed by ion exchange.    ADVANTAGE - Flow volume of cooling water which passes the ion exchange resin can be adjusted and the structure is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ion exchange unit.    Ion exchange unit (18)    Container (21)    Container main body (22)    Distribution case (24)    Flow path (25A)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (3) has semiconductor chip and lead wirings electrically connected to electrode of semiconductor chip. A cylindrical heat radiation base (2) accommodates the semiconductor device. Highly heat-conductive resin (50) having electrical insulation property is integrally molded to upper surface of semiconductor device. Heat radiating fins are provided in exterior surface of heat radiation base.    USE - Semiconductor device for power converter device of electrical machinery system such as electric motor drive system for air-conditioning system mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in electrical machinery system of factory and home-use electrical machinery system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation between semiconductor device and heat radiation base can be improved. The components of semiconductor device can be cooled efficiency. The thermal resistance between semiconductor device and heat radiation base can be reduced. The reliability and service lifetime of semiconductor device are improved. The size of semiconductor device is reduced, so that cost and installation space of semiconductor device are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power converter device; and    (2) vehicle-mounted electrical machinery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor device.    Cylindrical heat radiation base (2)    Semiconductor device (3)    Cooling medium path (10)    Highly heat-conductive resin (50)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has several capacitors (1) whose positive terminal is short-circuited with respect to a bus bar (3). The positive and negative terminals of the capacitors are short-circuited with respect to another bus bar (4a). Insulation fixing of one of the bus bars is performed with housing (2) on which the capacitors are placed.    USE - Capacitor unit for power supply device mounted in vehicle, electric motor drive device of electric motor drive system (all claimed), and for machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - A capacitor unit having improved vibration-resistant property and assembly property can be easily provided, even when several capacitors are arranged in several rows. A power supply device that ensures large output to the load apparatus can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply device;    (2) electric motor drive device; and    (3) electric motor drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the capacitor unit.    Capacitor (1)    Housing (2)    Bus bars (3,4a)    Insulation terminal stand (5)    Capacitor fork clip (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has three-way valve (15) for switching the circulation of cooling fluid supplied to the electric equipments (11-13), between radiator circuit (17) and battery circuit (19). An electronic control unit (21) controls the valve to circulate the fluid through the battery circuit when temperature of the fluid is higher than the temperature of the battery.    USE - Heating apparatus of battery mounted on vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can heat the battery easily and efficiently using waste heat of vehicle-mounted electric equipment. Overheat of equipment can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the coolant circuit of the electric system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric equipments (11-13)    Three-way valve (15)    Radiator circuit (17)    Battery circuit (19)    Electronic control unit (21)
NOVELTY - The assemblies (100a,100c) have resin cell side portion which is positioned opposed to end side portion. The surface of cell side portion rather than surface facing end side portion, is adjoined with cell lamination portion (410). An elastic portion having elastic energy for pressing cell lamination portion, is positioned between end side portion and cell side portion. The end side portion and cell side portion are fixed together by compressively deforming elastic portion using fixing elements such that interval of end side portion and cell side potion is narrowed.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell stack (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell laminated portion can be accommodated reliably in frame, without applying excessive load using cell press assembly. The desired load can be applied to cell lamination portion. The fuel cell stack can be manufactured easily without damaging membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of fuel cell stack.    Cell press assemblies (100a,100c)    Fuel cell stack (400)    Cell lamination portion (410)    Current collection board (420)    End plate (430)
NOVELTY - A liquid electrolyte (L1) is obtained by combining first component (C1) comprising bistrifluoromethanesulfonimide and/or its analog with second component (C2) comprising dialkyl sulfone, diaryl sulfone, alkyl aryl sulfone, alkyl acyl sulfone, boric acid, alky boronic acid, aryl boronic acid, dialkyl phosphite, trialkyl phosphite, dialkyl phosphate, trialkyl phosphate, alkylene carbonate, alkanoic lactone, and/or preferably alkanoic gamma -1actone analog, where alkyl or aryl of alkenyl groups is optionally substituted.    USE - Liquid electrolyte (E1) is used in electrochemical gas sensor for sensing a target gas including carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte (L1) does not limit speed of response, especially at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical gas sensor which comprises gas sensing electrode (2), counter electrode (3), and the electrolyte (E1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view showing an electrochemical gas sensor.    Separator (1)    Sensing electrode (2)    Counter electrode (3)    Current collectors (4)    Terminals (5)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy (I) has an oxide layer in the surface, and has oxygen concentration of 0.2-1.7 weight%. The ratio of oxygen concentration (Y weight%) and specific surface area (X m2/g) in the hydrogen storage alloy is 0.9-6.3 g/m2.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used for negative electrode of alkaline storage battery (all claimed) for portable equipments and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery containing hydrogen storage alloy has improved cryogenic property and charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy has formula of Ln1-xMgxNiyAz (I), where Ln is chosen from rare-earth element containing yttrium, calcium, zirconium and titanium, A is chosen from cobalt, manganese, vanadium, chromium, niobium, aluminum, gallium, zinc, tin, copper, silicon, phosphorus and boron, x is 0.05-0.25, z is 0-2.5 and sum of y and z is 2.8-4. The hydrogen storage alloy has an oxide layer in the surface, and has oxygen concentration of 0.2-1.7 weight%. The ratio of oxygen concentration (Y weight%) and specific surface area (X m2/g) in the hydrogen storage alloy is 0.9-6.3 g/m2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy.
NOVELTY - The device has a mechanical transmission device arranged on a vehicle frame. The mechanical transmission device is connected with a vehicle box bottom of a vehicle and the vehicle frame. The mechanical transmission device is connected with a generator arranged on the vehicle. The generator is connected with an electric equipment.    USE - Device for converting dynamic power produced by vibration of a steering large-sized vehicle i.e. bus, to electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive and improves efficiency of the bus without pollution at low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for converting dynamic power produced by vibration of bus to electric power.
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel rim (1) whose inner circumference surface is provided with an inner gear (8). A gear (9) is connected with an air pump shaft (10) by a clutch (13). An air pump (2) is connected with a gas storing tank (3) by a gas pipe (7). The clutch is connected with an accelerator pedal (14). The gas storing tank is connected with an air inlet of a pneumatic motor (4) by the gas pipe. A rotating shaft of the pneumatic motor is connected with a rotating shaft of a generator (5). The generator is electrically connected with a storage battery (6) by a line conductor (12).    USE - Power generation device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses inertia of the car when braking to generate power, which does not increase load of an engine of the car. The device can effectively shorten brake distance and improve brake property of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation device.    Wheel rim (1)    Air pump (2)    Gas storing tank (3)    Pneumatic motor (4)    Generator (5)    Storage battery (6)    Gas pipe (7)    Inner gear (8)    Gear (9)    Air pump shaft (10)    Line conductor (12)    Clutch (13)    Accelerator pedal (14)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a base surface and a side surface, which are integral frame structures. The frame is in a concave groove structure. Outer folded sides are installed on two sides of the frame. Legs (1) are arranged on the two ends of the frame. Two square grooves are installed on the base surface, where four sides of the groove are down depressed. A beam (2) is formed between the two grooves of the base surface. A section of the beam is arc shaped. Rectangle extrusions are installed on the two side surfaces of the base surface. A link baffle plate (3) is arranged on the bracket.    USE - Bearing bracket for a vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket occupies less space, and has large span and bearing force. The bracket can be conveniently installed and has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bearing bracket.    Legs (1)    Beam (2)    Link baffle plate (3)
NOVELTY - The parasol has solar batteries provided on top surfaces of left and right elastic frames of an arched base plate connected with a charging module. Motor circuits in the base plate, an arched middle plate and an arched top plate are connected with a drive circuit. A single chip computer system plate placed under the base plate includes a single chip computer chip, a return circuit, a radio receiver, a keyboard, an acceleration sensor, a drive circuit, a vibration sensor, a crystal oscillator circuit, an LCD screen and a voltage stabilizing circuit provided on single chip computer chip pins.    USE - Vehicle parasol.    ADVANTAGE - The parasol automatically opens or retracts the solar panel to shield the vehicle in an effective manner. The parasol supplies power for the electric apparatus in the vehicle or charging the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle parasol.
NOVELTY - A catalyst consists of porous carrier supported with active metal. The carrier has bimodal structure and contains pores with diameter of 2-10 nm and 20-200 nm, and contains zirconium.    USE - Catalyst used for manufacturing hydrogen from hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon containing oxygen e.g. vegetable oils and fats such as rapeseed oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil (all claimed). The hydrogen produced is used in fuel cell for motor vehicles, non-commercial use and commercial use.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability, modification activity and enables to manufacture hydrogen efficiently even from vegetable oils and fats.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen, which involves contacting hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon containing oxygen with the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The unit has a switching device connected with an engine (1) and a wind generator (5), where nominal power of the engine is less than load power of the unit. The wind generator is connected with an electromotor (3) by a voltage stabilizing circuit (4). A control device is connected with the switching device, an energy storing device and the wind generator.    USE - Hybrid power unit for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unit saves fuel oil, and has suitable construction cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising a mechanical generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid power unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (1)    Electromotor (3)    Voltage stabilizing circuit (4)    Wind generator (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a power system equipped with a motor (6), standby storage batteries (4) for storing electric energy and a power generation assembly i.e. solar energy battery board. The motor is connected with a back shaft (2) by a transmission mechanism (7), and the storage batteries are electrically connected with the motor and a controller (10). An output end of the power generation assembly is connected with the storage batteries by a power generation controller (9). The transmission mechanism is selected from a group consisting of chain, gear and synchronous belt connecting mechanism.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The simply-designed power system highly decreases the cost by adopting charging-releasing storage batteries. The car can reuse energy or solar energy. The car is inexpensive and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.    Back shaft (2)    Standby storage batteries (4)    Motors (5, 6)    Transmission mechanism (7)    Transmission shaft (8)    Power generation controller (9)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a power supply made of three super capacitors. First bracket is horizontally arranged on a back of a cab, a left carling and a right carling by bolts. Second and third brackets are symmetrically arranged on outer sides of the left carling and the right carling. The second bracket and the third bracket are connected with a beam. An insulation plate is arranged on bottom of the structure and a surface of a separating plate. The separating plate is utilized for separating the brackets into an upper layer and a lower layer.    USE - Power supply arrangement structure for pure electric-driven heavy drafter in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure satisfies requirements of maximum driving mileage of the pure electric-driven heavy drafter. The power supply of the super capacitors is symmetrically arranged based on a central line of vehicles, so that axle loads of the drafter are evenly distributed to decrease wear of a tire. The structure is safe and reliable, and has reasonable distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power supply arrangement structure.
NOVELTY - Preparing the vanadium redox battery bi-polar plate comprises: soaking the flexible graphite plate in the organic solution of the thermosetting resin to obtain the soaked flexible graphite plate; drying and solidifying the soaked flexible graphite plate to obtain the solidified flexible graphite plate; pressing the solidified flexible graphite plate to obtain the pressed flexible graphite plate; carbonizing the pressed flexible graphite plate to obtain the carbonized flexible graphite plate; and pressing the carbonized flexible graphite plate to obtain the product.    USE - The bi-polar plate is useful in preparing the vanadium redox battery.    ADVANTAGE - The vanadium redox battery bi-polar plate: reduces the porosity and charging or discharging resistor and improves the charging or discharging efficiency and corrosion resistance with better sealing property, low manufacturing cost and simple process; can be amplified or manufactured in scale.
NOVELTY - The set has a hybrid machine set comprising a wind power generator (5) that is connected with an electric motor (3) by a voltage stabilizing circuit (4). A control device is connected with a switching device, an energy storage device and the wind power generator. The control device detects whether the energy stored in the energy storage device is enough to start the hybrid machine set. The energy storage device is started to directly drive the electric motor when the device judges that the energy stored in the energy storage device is enough to start the hybrid machine set.    USE - Hybrid machine set for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The set saves fuel and reduces the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid machine set for a motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (1)    Electric motor (3)    Voltage stabilizing circuit (4)    Wind power generator (5)
NOVELTY - A water-soluble phthalocyanine dye has sulfate group at axial ligand in an antimony phthalocyanine complex.    USE - Water-soluble phthalocyanine dye is used as sensitizing dye for photodynamic therapies for cancer, and for homogeneous catalyst for purifying toxic organic substances in fuel cell and industrial wastewater and inkjet printing method.    ADVANTAGE - The water-soluble phthalocyanine dye has excellent solubility with respect to water, and exhibits excellent characteristics even when dissolved at a high concentration of 10-5 M.
NOVELTY - A complex proton conductive film contains proton conductive polymer, metal-oxide precursor, deionized water, organic solvent, acid and additive. The metal-oxide precursor is metal alcoholate or metal-alkoxide compound. The organic solvent is methanol, ethanol, propanol, acetone or tetrahydrofuran. The acid is hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid or boric acid. The additive is surfactant. The mol ratio of metal-oxide precursor, deionized water, organic solvent, acid and additive is 1:05-12:0-100:0-1:0-5.    USE - Complex proton conductive film used for alcohol fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The complex proton conductive film has excellent alcohol resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of complex proton conductive film, which involves mixing metal-oxide precursor, deionized water, organic solvent, acid and additive, forming sol, mixing sol with proton conductive polymer, stirring, casting, solidifying and performing hydrothermal treatment.
NOVELTY - The generator has a bearing formed in a center portion of another bearing. The latter bearing is installed on a top part of a base member (2), and the former bearing is arranged with a rotator. A fixture is fixed to an outer circumference of the former bearing, and an outer cap is provided in an upper portion of the rotator. A monitor (100) is electrically connected to the outer cap, and a stator is inserted into an accommodating groove that is formed in a cylindrical body. A spring is interposed between a wing piece (30) and a sliding groove.    USE - Generator for use in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The generator reduces the consumption of fuel, and effectively produces electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a generator.    Base member (2)    Wing piece (30)    Receiving part (34)    Storage (36)    Monitor (100)
NOVELTY - The equipment (20) has a voltage sensor portion (22) reading voltage of a battery (10), and an operation time input part (21) inputting operating time of a vehicle device (30) by the operation of a user. A controller (25) controls the vehicle device. A power switch (23) determines electric power supply.    USE - Interface equipment for a device of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to image recording device, video reproduction apparatus, voice playing device and radio.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment prevents discharge of the battery, and increases operating time of a vehicle device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle device interface equipment.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (10)    Vehicle device interface equipment (20)    Operation time input part (21)    Voltage sensor portion (22)    Power switch (23)    Controller (25)    Vehicle device (30)
NOVELTY - A strong acid is mixed with distilled water to obtain acid solution. Neutralizing agent is added to acid solution containing surface-treated yttria nanopowder, and yttria nanopowder is precipitated in neutralized yttria nanopowder mixing solution. A portion of solution is removed from mixing solution, and yttria nanopowder is washed using distilled water. Granulated yttria slurry is prepared by mixing washed yttria nanopowder with distilled water, and spray-dried to obtain granulated yttria powder.    USE - Manufacture of granulated yttria powder used for fluorescent substance for television, microwave filter, electrostatic chuck for liquid crystal display, and coating for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides granulated yttria powder having high purity by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A strong acid is mixed with distilled water to obtain an acid solution having pH of 1-3. Yttria nanopowder is added to obtained acid solution, mixed, and yttria nanopowder is surface-treated. A neutralizing agent is added to the acid solution containing surface-treated yttria nanopowder, and yttria nanopowder is precipitated in the neutralized yttria nanopowder mixing solution. A portion of solution is removed from the mixing solution excluding precipitated yttria nanopowder, and yttria nanopowder is washed for several times using distilled water. Granulated yttria slurry is prepared by mixing the washed yttria nanopowder with distilled water, and spray-dried to obtain granulated yttria powder.
NOVELTY - The solar car shed system has a solar array which includes multiple solar panels. The solar array is mounted on a shed top at the side a car shed exposed to the sun. The solar array is connected to a solar controller via a direct current collecting box. The solar controller is connected to an accumulator that supplies power to an AC load via an inverter. Preferably, the frame of the car shed is provided with multiple power interfaces.    USE - Solar car shed system for charging an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Allows charging of an electric motor car with commercial power during a bad weather. Provides an environment-friendly system structure which can be conveniently and quickly used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of solar car shed system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The wind-energy-speed electric power motor vehicle has a wind speed force system (2) and a wind speed force power-generating system (3) that are connected and matched and installed at the front end of the vehicle head part. The wind speed force power-generating system and a wind speed power drive intelligent system (5) are connected. A variable transmission system is connected to the wind speed power drive intelligent system and connected with the rear wheel of the running system (4).    USE - Wind-energy-speed electric power motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a wind-energy-speed electric power motor vehicle which is energy-saving and environment-friendly while having a reasonable design and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of the internal structure of the wind-energy-speed electric power motor vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Wind speed force system (2)    Wind speed force power-generating system (3)    Running system (4)    Wind speed power drive intelligent system (5)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (2) comprises two aluminum jaws (4a, 4b) and a one-piece aluminum connection piece (8) connected to the jaws. An aluminum oxide layer is wet-chemically removed on the jaws and on connection piece and an electrically conductive protective layer is applied directly to the aluminum surface. The jaws and the connection piece are formed from aluminum-solid material.    USE - Battery terminal useful in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be easily and economically produced with light weight and high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the production of a battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a battery terminal.    Battery terminal (2)    Screw connection (6)    Connection piece (8)    Connection bolt (10)    Jaws. (4a, 4b)
NOVELTY - A grid (1.1) has multiple staged grid form that minimizes temperature difference between accumulator cells (4.1) and secondary cap (2) and enables steam to condense. The grid increases circulation surface of steam, which is formed on surface of cap (1) which faces accumulator cells and causes steam to cool down by increasing contact surface. A multiple number of plugs (3) cause steam coming from accumulator cell to condense, which is tightly connected to holes opening to secondary cap and to steam outlet, having sequential teeth ordered around cylinder.    USE - Accumulator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vaporized water is condensed and returned to the accumulator cell, the life span of the accumulator is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for accumulator cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the accumulator.    Cap (1)    Grid (1.1)    Secondary cap (2)    Plug (3)    Accumulator cell (4.1)
NOVELTY - The cooling module comprises a cooling device (2), a groove (21) and a heat receiving surface (22). The groove faces a vehicle battery (1), where the heat receiving surface is connected to the side of the vehicle battery. The groove is formed at the heat receiving surface, where a pipe is arranged in the groove that is replaced by a channel. The groove is connected to an inlet opening (211) and an outlet opening (212).    USE - Cooling module for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling module comprises a cooling device, a groove and a heat receiving surface, and the groove faces a vehicle battery, where the heat receiving surface is connected to the side of the vehicle battery, thus ensures a durable and efficient cooling module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling module.    Vehicle battery (1)    Cooling device (2)    Groove (21)    Heat receiving surface (22)    Inlet opening (211)    Outlet opening (212)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller (170) controlling operation of a power supply (140) i.e. linear direct current (DC) power supply, a flow rate hydraulic controller (110) and a moisture-proofing apparatus (160). A cool air blower tube (150) cools a surface of a flat panel display substrate. A heater (130) supplies exothermic energy to heat cool air during electric property test of the substrate. A warm air blower tube is extended to the surface of the substrate. A heating and cooling machine ratio modulation valve (190) controls rate of the cool air.    USE - Apparatus for cooling and desiccating a flat panel display substrate during an electric property test. Uses include but are not limited to LCD, plasma display, field emission display and vacuum fluorescent display.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus cools the surface of the substrate at low temperature, prevents moisture generated on the surface of the substrate, conveniently tests the electrical characteristic of the substrate at low temperature, improves performance reliability of the substrate and improves electrical characteristics of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for cooling and desiccating a flat panel display substrate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Flow rate hydraulic controller (110)    Heater (130)    Power supply (140)    Cool air blower tube (150)    Moisture-proofing apparatus (160)    Controller (170)    Heating and cooling machine ratio modulation valve (190)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has a frame (8) mounted in a packing (10) so that the inner periphery and both sides of the frame are covered by the packing. The packing has a pair of seal portions (10A,10B) performing sealing between the inner surface (6U) of a positive electrode plate (6) and an inner surface (7U) of a negative electrode plate (7) and provided in the state of opposing both sides (8A,8B) of the frame.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. lead acid battery for motor vehicle. Can also be used as fuel cell, secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The packing is attached easily and quickly to the frame by eliminating the need for inserting four packings in four grooves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side view of the principal portion of the end cell.    Positive electrode plate (6)    Inner surfaces (6U,7U)    Negative electrode plate (7)    Frame (8)    Frame sides (8A,8B)    Packing (10)    Seal portions (10A,10B)
NOVELTY - The system (110) has injector in fluid communication with fuel source (136) to inject fuel into hollow main portion. A water separator removes condensate from fluid. A hydrophilic porous media collects condensate in hollow main portion so as to hydrate hydrophilic porous media and militate against gas transfer through hydrophilic porous media. A portion of fluid is exhausted through bleed conduit (116) and another portion of fluid enters hollow main portion, mixes with fuel, and passes through water separator before exiting the system through recycle outlet.    USE - Anode reactant recycling system for fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates the need for the anode heat exchanger, increases volumetric efficiency of the system, uses single valve for removal of condensate and reactant byproduct and provides upstream volume for startup pressurization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recycling anode reactant in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode reactant recycling system.    Anode reactant recycling system (110)    Recycler (114)    Bleed conduit (116)    Draining outlet (126)    Fuel source (136)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a device box (50) that is placed adjacently to a battery module (10) in the direction of the alignment of cells (11a,11b). A positive cable (31) electrically connects an electrode terminal of battery module to the device box. The electrode terminal is located on a farther side of battery module from the device box. A support structure having support portions (41a-41d), is configured to support the cable at several points to position cable along a reference path.    USE - Battery pack mounted on vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since cable is positioned along a reference path by support structure, the ends of cable are easily connected at predetermined connection position even when the cable has tolerance of a length direction, and cost is reduced by providing a bus bar module for electrically connecting several cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cells (11a,11b)    Positive cable (31)    Bus bar module (40)    Support portions (41a-41d)    Device box (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly (4) comprised of electrolytic membrane (1) and catalyst layers (2,3) abutting on both sides of electrolytic membrane. A reinforcement film (7A) is formed between exposure region (1') of the periphery which is not covered with the catalyst layers among the electrolytic membrane, cathode side gas diffusion layer (5), and reinforcement film. The region (7Ab) at the side of the exposure region is formed thicker relative to the thickness of the stacking location (7A') of the region (7Aa) of the catalyst layer center side.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The acting of compressive force on the edge portion or vicinity location of the reinforcement film at the time of stacking, etc., can be suppressed, and formation of cross leak path of gas penetrating the electrode assembly can be prevented, so that a fuel cell excellent in cross leak durability is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrode portion of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Exposure region (1')    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Cathode side gas diffusion layer (5)    Reinforcement film (7A)    Stacking location (7A')    Region of catalyst layer center side (7Aa)    Region at the side of exposure region (7Ab)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises fuel cell, fuel vaporization unit (2) which vaporizes the liquid fuel sprayed from a fuel sprayer (1), fuel modification unit (3) which modifies the vaporized fuel into fuel gas, primary air introduction unit (A1) which introduces primary air in the path from fuel gas discharge part of fuel cell to the fuel vaporization unit, secondary air introduction unit which introduces secondary air in the path from fuel vaporization unit to fuel modification unit and modification heating unit (4).    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Vaporizes liquid fuel without depositing carbon and has highly efficient electric power generation performance which can be maintained over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel sprayer (1)    Fuel vaporization unit (2)    Fuel modification unit (3)    Modification heating unit (4)    Primary air introduction unit (A1)
NOVELTY - The liquid opening stopper (1) has cylinders (9A) that consist of a splash-proof unit having splash-proof board (7A), whose edge portion is hinge-connected with respect to screw portion (5) through a thin portion, while performing integral resin molding of collar portion (3) and screw portion. A nail portion (15) formed integrally at from end of one cylinder latches the cylinders.    USE - Liquid opening stopper for storage battery such as lead acid battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage proof effect of splash-proof unit can be maintained efficiently while performing resin molding of liquid opening stopper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid opening stopper.    Liquid opening stopper (1)    Collar portion (3)    Screw portion (5)    Splash-proof board (7A)    Cylinder (9A)    Nail portion (15)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has positive and negative electrodes that generate electrons and holes by light irradiation, and a carrier generation layer (11). The positive and negative electrodes are respectively connected to the carrier generation layer through the hole moving bed (15) and electron transfer layer (16). The negative electrode positioned inside the carrier generation layer and the carrier generation layer are connected through an electron transfer layer.    USE - Solar cell of solar energy power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The movement distance of the carrier generated in the carrier generation layer to the electrode is reduced, and the energy lost from carrier at the time of movement is reduced by connecting the negative electrode positioned inside the carrier generation layer and the carrier generation layer through electron transfer layer. The quantity of the light absorbed by the carrier generation layer is increased. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Carrier generation layer (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Hole moving bed (15)    Electron transfer layer (16)
NOVELTY - Crystallizing glass solder comprises barium oxide (BaO) (45-60 wt.%), silicon dioxide (SiO2) (25-40 wt.%), diboron trioxide (B2O3) (5-15 wt.%), aluminum oxide (0 to less than 2 wt.%), and at least one alkaline earth oxide comprising magnesium oxide (MgO), calcium oxide (CaO) or strontium oxide (SrO), where the sum of MgO, CaO and SrO is up to 20 (preferably 2-15) wt.%.    USE - The crystallizing glass solder and/or composites is/are useful: for producing high temperature joints, preferably for fuel cells; in sintered bodies; and for producing films (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystallizing glass solder and/or composite provide sintered bodies and films with high temperature resistance. The glass solder prevents the formation of crystalline phases, and hence provides joints with long-term stability and low-stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a composite comprising the crystallizing glass solder and up to 35% of crystalline filler.
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode-side electrode and a cathode-side electrode with a diaphragm electrode unit, and a diaphragm arranged between the electrodes. Distribution structures for fuel and oxidants are arranged at an anode-side and a cathode-side. The cathode-side distribution structure comprises fuel feed canals (4) and a capillary structure for an evacuation of product water by the cathode. Capillaries (3) of the capillary structure exhibit a hydraulic diameter, which permits evacuation of the product water by the capillaries using capillary force.    USE - Low-temperature fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The capillaries of the capillary structure exhibit the hydraulic diameter, which permits the evacuation of the product water by the capillaries by using capillary force, thus achieving efficient evacuation of the product water without impairing gas supply of the cathode, increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell during continuous operation, and hence improving the water management in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel feed canals comprises oval, rectangular, square, hexagonal, triangular and star or trapezoidal cross section. The distribution medium consists of a hydrophilic coating, and a hydrophilic capillary material such as micro-porous foam, fabric, fleece, ceramics, metal, polymer or natural fiber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for evacuation of the product water in a low-temperature fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel diffusion layer (1)    Water drops (2)    Capillaries (3)    Fuel feed canals (4)    Distribution material (5)
NOVELTY - The system has generator (20) for producing electric power, and battery (10) which is charged by the electric power generated by the generator. A capacitor (40) connected in parallel with the battery via the relay unit (60), is configured to supply electric power to operation system (50) during vehicle parking process. The voltage of electric power supplied to operation system from the capacitor during vehicle parking process, is lower than the terminal voltage of battery and higher than the internal voltage of operation system.    USE - Electric power supply system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the operation system during the vehicle parking process, can be reduced. The size and weight of the electric power system can be reduced and the cost of the electric power system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Generator (20)    Capacitor (40)    Operation system (50)    Relay unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging the positive and negative electrode materials of the electrical storage device, with the voltage of specific range such that the X-ray diffraction pattern of the electrode materials is not changed. The positive electrode is made of metal oxide that contains titanium as a metallic element.    USE - Usage method of electrical storage device e.g. hybrid capacitor used for power supply of mobile device, backup power supply of regenerative electrical power storage system, and personal computer. Can also be used in electrochemical capacitor, asymmetrical capacitor and pseudo-capacity capacitor used in electric vehicle and electrically-driven lift.    ADVANTAGE - The rate characteristic of electrical storage device is excellent, and the capacity maintenance factor of the electrical storage device is higher. The electrical storage device with short charging time can be used efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram illustrating the process of measuring the X-ray diffraction pattern of charged electrode material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Main relays are connected to slave batteries and slave-side buck-boost converter. A control unit performs discharge control to control the buck-boost converter so that electric charge stored in smoothing capacitor is discharged. The converter is turned OFF, when generation of short-circuit in main relays is detected. The control unit drives inverter which drives electric motor, until the voltage supplied to inverter reaches a value lower than voltage of master battery when voltage supplied to inverter during discharge control process is more than preset value.    USE - Motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of overvoltage in inverter at the time of discharging the electric charge stored in smoothing capacitor can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the discharge control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle (1) has a battery (11) that supplies electric power to a motor. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls a changeover switch to selectively switch regenerated electric power from the motor at the time of braking or deceleration with respect to the battery or capacitor (12) based on charge amount of the battery.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid car (from drawing) connected to energy collection apparatus of energy regeneration system installed in multi-story car park tollgate, express tollbooth and highway service area (all claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By switching the regenerated electric power to the battery or capacitor, the surplus energy of engine at the time of braking, deceleration and high speed operation, the charging state of the battery can be ensured and braking energy of the vehicle revived effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of energy regeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    External energy collection apparatus (2)    Battery (11)    Capacitor (12)    Inverter (21)
NOVELTY - A load power supply section (114) connected to management unit (110) has an inverter to convert the direct current (DC) power into alternating current (AC) power. Each storage battery module (108) has voltage sensor (103), current sensor (104) and temperature sensor (105) for detecting voltage, current and temperature of unit storage battery (102). The management unit receives the detection information and outputs warning signal accordingly while performing balance control of voltage between unit storage batteries.    USE - Electrical storage management system for use in hybrid vehicle and domestic/commercial power control system.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in voltage between unit storage batteries can be suppressed within a predetermined range. Power generation required in control of protective circuit can be reduced. Electrical storage amount of electric power can be managed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical storage management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit storage battery (102)    Voltage sensor (103)    Current sensor (104)    Temperature sensor (105)    Storage battery module (108)    Management unit (110)    Load power supply section (114)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a casing that characterizes a prism basic form of a square profile and encloses an active part in a gas-and liquid tight manner such that expansion of the prism basic form in a thickness direction is smaller than expansion in remaining two space directions. The casing includes two laminar foil parts and a circulating seam part that connects edges of the foil parts. The seam part includes sections of largest thickness, where the thickness under mechanical pressure of the sections is larger than the thickness of the active part.    USE - Electric power storage cell i.e. galvanic secondary cell, for use in an electric power storage device of a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell can be safely arranged on the device during formation of the cell block without exerting pressure on the active part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power storage device comprising a cell block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a galvanic secondary cell.    Galvanic secondary cell (1)    Electrical assembly (2)    Frame part (4)    Cover foils (6)    Foil package (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a replacing tank cartridge (TP) to a buffer container (PB) by a supply line. A system extracts the operating medium from the buffer container and the tank cartridge during the operation. An operating medium reserve is provided over the buffer container after completely emptying the tank cartridge. A sensor (LS1) detects the changing of the tank cartridge by the change of air in the supply line liquid.    USE - Method for providing a system with a liquid operating medium by a replacing tank cartridge (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves connecting a replacing tank cartridge to a buffer container by a supply line, where a system extracts the operating medium from the buffer container, thus prevents the damage of the system, and hence provides a simple liquid operating medium providing method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an operating fluid using system, particularly a fuel cell, with a buffer container; and    (2) a tank cartridge with methanol for insertion in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a liquid operating medium providing method.    Filter (F)    Sensor (LS1)    Buffer container (PB)    Tank cartridge (TP)    Valve (V)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has an integrated device (1) integrated with a voltage determination unit (3) and a display unit (4). The determination unit determines voltage of the battery, and the display unit displays determined result of voltage of the battery. The determination unit is connected with the battery by voltage level measuring sections (5, 6) independent of each other. The display unit is attached to power supplies independent of each other by power supply lines (9, 10).    USE - Battery e.g. high voltage hybrid drive vehicle battery, low voltage-power supply battery, fuel cell vehicle battery or electric vehicle battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The integrated device is integrated with the voltage determination unit and the display unit to determine and display the voltage of the battery accurately, so that warning is provided to the users before endangerment of users during contact with the battery having high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated device for determination and display of voltage of a battery.    Integrated device (1)    Battery (2)    Voltage determination unit (3)    Display unit (4)    Voltage level measuring sections (5, 6)    Power supply lines (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power generation controller (6) detecting an electric energy generated by a solar cell at the time of parking of a hybrid vehicle e.g. petrol- powered car. An information technology apparatus (4) i.e. car navigation apparatus, calculates a parking condition of the vehicle next time. The controller estimates another electric energy generated by the cell when the vehicle is parked at the next time based on the parking condition. The controller controls charging of a battery e.g. high powered battery, based on the estimated electric energy.    USE - Control apparatus for a drive source e.g. motor such as electric motor, of a petrol engine of a hybrid vehicle i.e. petrol- powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus estimates the electric energy generated by the solar cell at the time of parking to control vehicle travel, thus expanding use range of the battery, and effectively using the battery. The apparatus reduces load of the engine for driving an alternating current alternator when an operation of the alternator is slowed down, thus reducing fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a drive source of a petrol engine of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a control apparatus for drive source of a petrol engine of a hybrid vehicle. '(Drawing includes non- English language text)'    Photovoltaic power generation panels (1, 5)    Voltage conversion apparatus (2)    Solar radiation sensor (3)    Information technology apparatus (4)    Electric power generation controller (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (12) is accommodated in a center console (14). The fuel cell stack is in the elongate oblong shape in gravity direction. The airbags (94) are positioned between both sides of the fuel cell stack and inner wall of the center console in the vehicle width direction.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The airbags are positioned between both sides of the fuel cell stack and inner wall of the center console in the vehicle width direction, hence the bending of the fuel cell stack can be suppressed and the damage of the fuel cell stack by interference with the vehicle chassis can be prevented. The impact load within the center console applied to the fuel cell stack can be prevented. The falling off of the fuel cell stack can be prevented by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Center console (14)    Casing (32)    Airbags (94)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. rankine-cycle system (20), has an auxiliary machine i.e. alternating current (AC) alternator, driven with an engine (10). An engine control module (51) performs fuel cut of the engine when an accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle decelerates. A deceleration time control unit i.e. electronic-control unit (40), performs regeneration motive power assistance operation to assist the engine using regeneration motive power. An accumulator (23) delays generating timing of the regeneration motive power.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus i.e. rankine-cycle system, for use in a vehicle for reviving engine waste heat as motive power.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus performs regeneration motive power assistance operation to assist the engine using regeneration motive power during the engine deceleration fuel cut, and reduces increased deceleration of the vehicle by auxiliary machine regeneration, thus increasing amount of regeneration by auxiliary machine regeneration, improving fuel consumption, and increasing continuation time of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an exhaust-heat recovery apparatus mounted in a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (10)    Rankine-cycle system (20)    Accumulator (23)    Electronic-control unit (40)    Engine control module (51)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has predetermined battery modules on a battery pack which are in turn arranged into a geometrical pattern. The battery modules on the battery pack are in turn arranged into closed figure. The battery modules are formed into a ring. An inner coil of the ring is equal to the outer coil of the vehicle backup tire in diameter.    USE - Battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes arrangement uniformity of battery module in the battery pack and enables each battery module to be used under one same environment. Enables the battery module to be quickly radiated in the battery pack while the battery module at the periphery can be uniformly radiated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electric heating wire (7) installed at back of a glass mirror surface (4) of a reflecting mirror. One end of a supporting handle (2) with changeable direction is fastened on a vehicle body. Another end for supporting a reflecting mirror body (3) for a vehicle. An electric current is produced by irradiating the battery with sunlight. A schottky commutation diode (5), a microcontroller (6) and a light-sensitive induction automatic control switch (10) produce heat effect.    USE - Copper-indium-gallium-selenium film solar battery for a demisting device of a reflecting mirror in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The glass mirror surface of the reflecting mirror maintains certain temperature, thus removing small cloud point condensed on the glass mirror surface of the reflecting mirror turned into water vapor, and hence driver observing situations of side and back part of the vehicle from the bright glass mirror surface of the reflecting mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a copper-indium-gallium-selenium film solar battery.    Copper-indium-gallium-selenium film solar battery (1)    Supporting handle (2)    Reflecting mirror body (3)    Glass mirror surface (4)    Schottky commutation diode (5)    Microcontroller (6)    Electric heating wire (7)    Light-sensitive induction automatic control switch (10)
NOVELTY - The smooth reactor apparatus has a superconducting smooth reactor (3) consisting of wire which is superconductized using the liquid hydrogen (7) which is used as a fuel for fuel cell (1). The superconductivity wire is made of rhenium-barium-copper-oxygen material.    USE - Smooth reactor apparatus for fuel cell electric railway vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the smooth reactor apparatus can be reduced and the use of refrigerator can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric railway vehicle provided with smooth reactor apparatus.    Fuel cell (1)    Chopper apparatus (2)    Superconducting smooth reactor (3)    Inverter apparatus (5)    Liquid hydrogen (7)
NOVELTY - A rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming catalyst is obtained by dipping rhodium and nickel-based catalyst powder in hydrotalcite-type precursor containing nickel, magnesium and aluminum.    USE - Rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming is used for manufacturing hydrogen gas (claimed) used as fuel for fuel cell vehicle and fuel cell reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming catalyst has high surface area and excellent catalytic activity for a long period of time and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming catalyst is obtained by dipping rhodium and nickel-based catalyst powder in hydrotalcite-type precursor containing nickel, magnesium and aluminum. The rhodium metal-modified nickel-based catalyst is of formula: Rh-Nix/MgyAl.    x=0.25-1;    y=0.6-5.5;and    x/y=0.15-0.45.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of hydrogen gas, which involves carrying out steam reforming reaction of liquid petroleum gas in presence of rhodium metal-modified nickel-based steam reforming catalyst.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrical generator connected with a drive motor of a hydraulic mechanism and an electric submersible pump through a cable, where an output shaft of the drive motor is connected with an input shaft of an infinite variable speed device. A drive chain wheel is arranged in front of a thrust wheel. A crawler tensioning mechanism is arranged behind the thrust wheel. A traveling crawler is arranged outside the drive chain wheel, the thrust wheel and the crawler tensioning mechanism. Two drive halt shafts of a mechanical gear box are connected with the drive chain wheel.    USE - Hydraulic drive crawler electrical pump irrigation and drainage vehicle for farmland, work side and city road for dewatering.    ADVANTAGE - The crawler is simple and reasonable in structure, easy to manufacture, and convenient to use. The processing of irrigation and drainage and traveling mechanism of the vehicle utilizes the same power source, thus increasing the utilization ratio of the power source, and reducing the labor intensity. The vehicle satisfies the demand of normal urgent processing of irrigation and drainage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydraulic drive crawler electrical pump irrigation and drainage vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a rechargeable battery connected with a solar energy absorber and utilized for converting solar energy into electric energy. An illuminating lamp i.e. LED searchlight, and a basket are arranged in a front side of the bicycle, where the illuminating lamp is connected with the rechargeable battery. The solar energy absorber is arranged on the basket. The rechargeable battery is arranged at a front beam of the bicycle.    USE - Solar illuminating bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is energy-saving, environment-friendly and convenient and quick to charge in sunlight during daytime, and avoids the need to find a plug receptacle for charging. The battery is small in size, light in weight and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar illuminating bicycle.
NOVELTY - The device has a gas storage tank provided with a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end and utilized for storing liquid, where the liquid is pure water or aqueous solution. A gas supply source supplies gas to the storage tank through the gas inlet end, where the gas is air, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon oxide, argon, natural gas or organic fuel gas. An ultrasonic wave oscillator is provided with a float part, a porous member and an oscillator, where the float part floats on the liquid. The porous member is connected with the oscillator that oscillates the liquid to obtain atomized liquid.    USE - Gas humidifying device for use in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas outlet end of the storage tank is connected to an input end of a fuel cell stack, so that the humidifying gas can be introduced into the fuel cell stack to improve reaction efficiency of the fuel cell stack. The device improves the humidifying efficiency of the gas, and performs operation under low temperature condition, so as to save humidifying cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous member is a porous flat plate, a porous mesh flat plate or a porous sphere made of metal, ceramics or high molecular material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas humidifying device.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery base provided with a bottom wall, an end wall and a side wall, where the end wall is connected with a front end of the bottom wall. A groove is formed between the end wall and the bottom wall. Two side walls are oppositely connected with a rear end of the bottom wall. A guide groove is formed on an inner side of the side wall. A battery box is provided with a box body and a location piece. An embossment is arranged at a front end of the battery box. A guide block is arranged in the guide groove and clamped at a tail end of the guide groove.    USE - Battery device for an electronic bike.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better fixing property by utilizing a location piece provided with the guide block for clamping the guide groove in the battery base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery device.
NOVELTY - The controller has a controller circuit whose end is connected with anodes of a motor and a battery. A nonzero starting circuit is connected between the anode of the battery and the controller circuit through a diode. The nonzero start circuit is formed by connecting a resistor, a capacitor and a node. A first pole of a transistor (Q11) is connected with the controller circuit. A second pole of the transistor is connected with cathodes of another resistor (R60) and another diode (D13). Another capacitor (C20) is connected with a third pole of the transistor.    USE - Nonzero start controller for a brush direct current motor in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller utilizes nonzero starting way, so as to reduce starting current and prevent impact of large current on the motor and the battery. The controller can effectively protect battery and prolong service life of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a nonzero start controller.    Capacitor (C20)    Diode (D13)    Transistor (Q11)    Resistor (R60)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a direct current motor and a rear wheel coaxial with each other. A lower end of a supporting rod is equipped with an umbrella seat that is connected with axis of a body handle. An upper end of the supporting rod is fixed with an umbrella frame in parallel, where a solar cell is covered on the umbrella frame. The solar cell is inserted through a cavity of the rod by lead unit of a lead connected with a power supply box that is electrically connected with a control unit, the direct current motor, a front lamp and a steering lamp by lead unit of the lead to form a closed circuit.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enlarges receiving range of the solar cell and has large shading area, so that the solar cell generates electric energy to be stored in a rechargeable battery. The energy of the rechargeable battery is sufficient to meet requirements of long-distance running of the vehicle. The vehicle is inexpensive and practical to use, energy-saving and environment-friendly, and has long service life. The vehicle can shield people from sunlight and rain in outdoors, and has better promotion value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery box whose interior is divided into multiple independent functional regions by inserters that are provided perpendicular to a bottom part of the box. An air flue is formed between the inserters. Ventilation grids are arranged on the inserters and a side wall of the box. Battery cells are placed within the functional regions and fixed in the box through a transverse bar and a battery cover plate. Tabs of the battery cells are serially connected by a metal connecting bar. A heating film is attached to an inner wall of the box and/or the inserters.    USE - Flexibly packaged power lithium-ion battery pack for use in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The heating film guarantees stable running of an automobile in a low-temperature environment. The pack is light in weight, safe, reliable, detachable and easy to maintain. The pack saves energy and power. The pack has low series internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flexibly packaged power lithium-ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a drive motor (13) whose power supply input end is connected with a drive controller (6) and a storage unit (8) by a power wire (9). A vehicle rear seat (15) is equipped with a solar battery component (11) that is connected with a solar charging controller (10) and the storage unit by a lead wire. A front end of a vehicle frame (4) is equipped with a wind driven generator (2) that is connected to a wind-energy charging controller (3) and the storage unit by a lead wire.    USE - Wind-light complementary power-generating electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves energy, and operates in an environment-friendly and clean manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind-light complementary power-generating electric vehicle.    Wind driven generator (2)    Wind-energy charging controller (3)    Vehicle frame (4)    Drive controller (6)    Storage unit (8)    Power wire (9)    Solar charging controller (10)    Solar battery component (11)    Drive motor (13)    Vehicle rear seat (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box (2) provided with a rectangle inner sleeve (2-1) and a trapezoid outer sleeve (2-2). Four vertical planes of the box and the inner sleeve and four inclined surfaces corresponding to the outer sleeve form four triangle spaces with bottom surface of the box. Four triangle spaces are provided with electric gear telescopic lockers (5) or electric connecting rod telescopic lockers and firmly fixed on triangle bottom surface. An upper part of a right inclined surface of the box is provided with electrode elastic contact chips (A2, B2, M1-M6).    USE - Electric motor car's battery box and battery tank locking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and easy to manufacture, and provides firm locking of battery group. The device has convenient exchange property, good balance vehicle center of gravity, good safety performance and standard power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric motor car's battery box and battery tank locking device in partial section.    Electrode elastic contact chips (A2, B2, M1-M6)    Battery box (2)    Rectangle inner sleeve (2-1)    Trapezoid outer sleeve (2-2)    Electric gear telescopic lockers (5)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) porous metallic structure involves blending metal powder with dispersion of collagen nanofibrils in a carrier; forming a shaped body from the blend; heating the shaped body to a temperature above the eutectic point of the blend; cooling the shaped body to a temperature below the eutectic point of the blend; reducing the amount of carrier in the shaped body; and removing a major proportion of the collagen nanofibrils from the shaped body.    USE - For producing porous metallic structure (claimed). Also useful for fabrication of devices such as filters, heat exchangers, sound absorbers, electrochemical cathodes, fuel cells, catalyst supports, fluid treatment units, lightweight structures and biomaterials.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metallic structure containing porous metallic matrix provides favorable strength, porosity, and density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for structure (S1) comprising a porous metallic matrix having strength rating of 50-2000 grams; average pore size of 0.1-250 microns; density of 1-7 g/ml; and average porosity of at least 90%.
NOVELTY - A raw-material mixture containing lithium source, manganese source and phosphoric acid source in a solvent is prepared (S10). The raw material mixture is gelatinized (S20) and the obtained gel is maintained (S30) for 100 hours or more. The gel is further baked (S40) to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery for use in vehicles (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material having high crystallinity is manufactured. The lithium secondary battery having high charging/discharging characteristics is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which consists of positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the positive electrode active material manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Raw material mixture preparation process (S10)    Gelatinization process (S20)    Gel state holding process (S30)    Baking process (S40)
NOVELTY - A sulfur battery has sulfur-containing positive electrode (20), alkali metal-containing negative electrode (16), solid electrolytic membrane (19) containing conjugate component of polymer having imide group, and electrolyte solution. The solid electrolytic membrane is formed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolytic solution is interposed between positive electrode and solid electrolytic membrane.    USE - Sulfur battery is used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur battery has high capacitance, storing characteristics, and charging and discharging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of sulfur battery.    Alkali metal-containing negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Solid electrolyte membrane (19)    Sulfur-containing positive electrode (20)    Ring (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying direct current (DC) voltage to a positive electrode (10) and a nozzle which injects a solution in which fiber is dissolved. Fiber of diameter 1 mu m or less is deposited on surface of the positive electrode by the voltage application process to form an insulation fiber layer. A negative electrode (11) is then wound to form a capacitor element (15) which is sealed with an exterior case (12) using electrolyte solution.    USE - Manufacturing method of capacitor (claimed) such as double layer capacitor, winding type capacitor, and electrolytic capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, motor vehicle, and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation fiber layer with uniform density can be formed by the direct current (DC) application process. Internal resistance of capacitor can be reduced by heat processing the capacitor at a temperature beyond melting point of the fiber layer. Size reduction of the capacitor is possible while service life can be increased and reliability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Exterior case (12)    External terminals (13,14)    Capacitor element (15)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains quaternary ammonium salt (I).    USE - Electrolyte is used in electrolytic composition for manufacture of battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery. Can also be used for dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell, capacitor, actuator, sensor material, electroluminescent material, and display material.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent solubility with respect to resin and solvent, heat resistance, moisture resistance and ionic conductivity. The electrolyte does not contain noble metal or heavy metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains quaternary ammonium salt of formula: R1-N+(-R2)(-R4)-R3 S--CN (I).    R1-R4=H, or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted);and    adjacent R1-R4=ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolytic composition, which contains electrolyte, and solvent and/or resin.
NOVELTY - A platinum-based catalyst, antimony ion salt, and an aqueous solution of a reducing agent are ultrasonically mixed and dispersed, and reaction is controlled. The mixture is rapidly filtered, washed with water, and vacuum-dried at 50 degrees C overnight, to obtain an antimony-modified platinum catalyst supported on carbon.    USE - Modification of platinum-based electro-catalyst used for positive electrodes of direct formic acid fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and convenient mass-production of modified catalyst having enhanced stability, electrocatalytic oxidative activity, and poisoning resistance with respect to carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - An energy management controller collects loading control signals and transmits to a loading energy demand and fuel cell auxiliary energy demand model unit according to interrupt response and coordination operation of each module. The input and output currents of power battery are collected from power battery system and instantaneous charge state value of the power battery is calculated. An energy management controller is connected with fuel cell controller of fuel cell system and a direct current transducer to transmit control signal through controller area network.    USE - Energy management system of fuel-cell-based mixed power device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the energy management system is reduced, and the energy equilibrium matching fuel cell power system and the follow-up control of the charging current of the power battery unit are realizable, Hence the reliability and dynamic performance of the fuel cell system are improved. The durability of the power battery unit is improved and safety of the power battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A cyclic compound (I) is new.    USE - Cyclic compound is used for metal complex used as electrode catalyst for fuel cell, and composition (all claimed) used as catalyst e.g. denitrifying catalyst and hydrodesulfurization catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic compound provides metal complex having favorable catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclic compound of formula (I) is new.    Y1-Y4=-N=,-O- or -S-;    P1=atomic group required to form aromatic heterocyclic ring with Y1 and adjacent two carbon atoms;    P2=atomic group required to form aromatic heterocyclic ring with Y2 and adjacent two carbon atoms;    P3=atomic group required to form aromatic heterocyclic ring with Y3 and adjacent two carbon atoms;    P4=atomic group required to form aromatic heterocyclic ring with Y4 and adjacent two carbon atoms;    P5=atomic group required to form aromatic ring with carbon atom coupled with Z1;    P6=atomic group required to form aromatic ring with carbon atom coupled with Z2;    Z1,Z2=-OR', -SR' or -NR'2;    R'=H or 1-4C alkyl;and    Q1,Q2=single bond or coupling group.    Ring containing P1 and ring containing P2 form condensed-ring structure containing Q1, and ring containing P3 and ring containing P4 form condensed-ring structure containing Q2. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal complex containing a metal atom and cyclic compound as ligand;    (2) modified metal complex obtained by modifying the metal complex by heat processing, irradiation treatment or electrodischarge treatment until weight decreasing rate is 1-90 wt.% and carbon-containing rate is 5 wt.% or more; and    (3) composition containing the metal complex, a carbon support or a polymer.
NOVELTY - A catalyst (I) is obtained by impregnating copper and molybdenum in ceria-zirconia carrier. The weight ratio of copper and molybdenum is 3-10:1.    USE - Catalyst used for manufacturing synthesis gas by water gas shift process, for fuel cell vehicle, domestic fuel reformer, fuel reformer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, hydrogen station and petrochemical process (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high catalytic activity, thermal cycle durability and improves the efficiency of water gas shift reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst is obtained by impregnating copper and molybdenum in ceria-zirconia carrier. The weight ratio of copper and molybdenum is 3-10:1. The catalyst has composition of formula: Cu-Mo/CexZr1-xO2.    x=0.0001-1 (excluding 1).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of synthesis gas using the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an active material electrode layer (12) provided with a current collector (11). A polymer electrolyte layer (13) is formed on the active material electrode layer, and a polymer sealant i.e. UV indurative polymer sealant, is coated on the current collector.    USE - Super capacitor such as an ultra capacitor and an electrical double layer capacitor for a hybrid electric vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is inexpensive, high in strength, and small in size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor is made of aluminum, nickel, copper, activated carbon or stainless steel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a super capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a super capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current collector (11)    Active material electrode layer (12)    Polymer electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises carbon-type particles coated with lithium transition metal oxide. The surface of carbon-type particles comprising lithium transition metal oxide is chemically bonded with oxygen- or sulfur-containing carbon complex.    USE - Anode active material is used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles e.g. car, and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has improved ionic conductivity and electroconductivity, and exhibits excellent safety and stability even at high temperature.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring number of times a voltage of a hybrid high voltage battery pack drops from a maximum voltage value. The voltage reduction amount that is voltage level between the maximum and minimum voltage of the hybrid high voltage battery pack is split into two voltage groups based on a calibration value. The voltage groups represent the voltage levels at which reduced regenerative braking capacity is optimally controlled with friction braking and voltage transients leading to clutch slips or braking faults that are occurred when applying the brake pedal, respectively.    USE - Method for performing performance diagnostic of hybrid high voltage battery pack in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows storing overall amount of time spent for each voltage group and the number of times that the voltage drop has is occurred in a memory, thus enabling the engineer and service community to determine the extent at which the vehicle is operating in a charge limited state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a relationship between time period and voltage levels of a hybrid high voltage battery pack.
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell component material (A) comprising an electrolytic membrane formed using a proton-conductive electrolyte precursor resin, and a sealing component (55), is obtained as follows. Component (50) equipped with an electrolytic membrane precursor (51) comprising an electrolyte precursor resin is arranged in a molding die (60). Formation of sealing component with respect to component (50) and hydrolysis of the precursor resin within the molding die are carried out simultaneously, to obtain the fuel-cell component material.    USE - Manufacture of component material for fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables quick, economical and simple manufacture of fuel-cell component materials, with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel-cell component material comprising an electrolytic membrane formed using a proton-conductive electrolyte precursor resin, and a sealing component formed surrounding the electrolytic membrane by hydrolysis, is obtained as follows. Component (50) equipped with the electrolytic membrane precursor comprising the electrolyte precursor resin is arranged in a molding die in a fixed surrounding state. Formation of sealing component with respect to component (50) and hydrolysis of the precursor resin within the molding die are carried out simultaneously, to obtain the fuel-cell component material. Superheated steam is used as fluid (70) for hydrolysis using electrolyte precursor resin formed by mixing or arranging alkali metal hydroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing method of fuel-cell component.    Component (50)    Electrolytic membrane precursor (51)    Sealing component (55)    Molding die (60)    Fluid for hydrolysis (70)    Fuel-cell component material (A)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution (a) and negative electrode active material particles, are stirred and mixed with aqueous solution (b), to obtain negative electrode active material. The aqueous solution (a) contains sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose. The aqueous solution (b) contains ammonium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the negative electrode active material, has excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics, high efficiency and favorable electric potential, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The anti-theft device has a dual direction warner (18) which is electrically connected to a battery by wireless wire. The dual direction warner includes a wireless emitting circuit (16), processor (13), wireless receiving circuit (17), alarm prompting unit (14), boosting circuit (15), and key switch. The battery includes a battery shell, outer electrode, inner power supply output end, and control unit.    USE - Anti-theft device for electromotive battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a convenient and low cost anti-theft device which ensures safety after purchasing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the dual direction warner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Processor (13)    Alarm prompting unit (14)    Boosting circuit (15)    Wireless emitting circuit (16)    Wireless receiving circuit (17)    Dual direction warner (18)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) is installed in the side portion of ship. A charger is attached to an electric motor (3) having an inverter. The charger charges the fuel cell during navigation of ship.    USE - Small ship such as work boat, pleasure boat and fishing boat.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of exhaust gases output from engine of ship can be reduced. The energy consumption of ship can be reduced. Safe navigation of ship is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the ship. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen cylinder (2)    Electric motor (3)    Deceleration clutch (4)    Steering wheel (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a generator (G) driven by an internal combustion engine (M) for supplying power to an electrical system (BN) and/or charging an energy reservoir (Res1). Another energy reservoir (Res2) is coupled with a charge interface (IF) and charged by a separate electrical system-independent electricity mains supply (SN). The latter energy reservoir is designed to supply energy to the electrical system and/or for a pre-defined driving profile in temporary manner. The two energy reservoirs are made from a common energy storage (Bat).    USE - Device for supplying power to an electrical system of a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and commercial vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy reservoir is designed to supply energy to the electrical system and/or for the pre-defined driving profile in a temporary manner, thus improving energy efficiency of the device during operation of the vehicle, and hence reducing energy consumption and emission of pollutants from the device. The generator of the internal combustion engine is uncoupled until the electrical system is supplied from the energy reservoir, thus reducing mechanical losses of the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two energy reservoirs are designed as a lead battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, a lithium polymer battery, a lead gel battery or a lithium ion battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a vehicle such as motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for supplying power to electrical system of a vehicle.    Electrical system (BN)    Common energy storage (Bat)    Generator (G)    Charge interface (IF)    Internal combustion engine (M)    Energy reservoirs (Res1, Res2)    Electricity mains supply (SN)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a transducer (10) for conversion of periodic tilting movement of a wing (3) into electrical energy. The wing is arranged in an exhaust gas stream (2). The wing is mounted in a pivotably-movable manner such that angle of the wing is adjusted. Spring elements (4, 5) are provided for mounting the wing. One of the spring elements is provided in front at the wing in a flow direction, and the other spring element is provided at back in the flow direction. The wing is designed as an even plate, and the transducer is designed as a moving coil or piezo ceramic transducer.    USE - Electrical machine for a motor vehicle for production of electricity from flow energy contained in an exhaust gas stream. Can also be used in a heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The transducer is provided for conversion of the periodic tilting movement of the wing into electrical energy, where the wing is mounted in a pivotably-movable manner such that angle of the wing is adjusted, so that the conversion of kinetic energy of exhaust gases into electricity is accomplished in a simple manner. The machine is designed such that it avoids the need for utilizing the turbine, alternator and a speed shaft, thus assembling the machine in a simple and cost effective manner while installing the machine at reduced space and exhaust gas temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an electrical machine for production of electrical energy from flow energy contained in an exhaust gas stream.    Electrical machine (1)    Exhaust gas stream (2)    Wing (3)    Spring elements (4, 5)    Transducer (10)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has an electrolyte solution and a negative electrode plate equipped with negative electrode collector (1) which comprises an edge (2) with grating portion (3) and edge portion (4). The negative electrode collector has a surface layer formed in edge or edge portion of edge and containing material same as base material of collector or different material. The electrolyte solution contains silica.    USE - Lead acid battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has improved cyclic characteristics and durability. The accumulation of lead sulfate in lower portion of electrode is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative electrode collector of lead acid battery.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Edge (2)    Grating portion (3)    Edge portion (4)
NOVELTY - The joint (1) has a flow passage space (3) concavely provided at an underside for covering a fuel inlet of a fuel battery, and an inlet flow passage (4) i.e. cylindrical through hole, provided at a side far from the fuel inlet of the fuel battery and connected with the flow passage space. Locking holes (2) are formed on three angles of edges of the joint. The fuel inlet of the fuel battery is totally covered by the flow passage space when the joint is covered and fixed on the fuel battery.    USE - Diffusion joint for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet flow passage deviates the fuel inlet of the fuel battery, so that the fuel flows to a flow passage from the inlet flow passage, thus reducing the flowing speed and diffusing the fuel evenly while flowing in the flow passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a diffusion joint of a fuel battery.    Diffusion joint (1)    Locking holes (2)    Flow passage space (3)    Inlet flow passage (4)    Diffusion flow passage (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a cylinder shell (5) divided into a front section and a rear section. The front section is a taper cylinder whose aperture reduces to lateral wall of a bottom surface of the shell gradually. A fan (1) is arranged at a tail end of the shell. The wall of the shell is equipped with a connection opening of fuel cell hydrogen tail gas outlet, where the connection opening extends to a centre of the shell. A port of the connection opening extended to the centre of the shell is equipped with a fire retardant silencer.    USE - Hydrogen tail gas discharging and diluting device for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system for a vehicle i.e. ship.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylinder shell is any one of a circular cylinder, a semicircle cylinder or a polygon cylinder. The fan is any one of a cross flow fan or an axial flow fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen tail gas discharging and diluting device.    Fan (1)    Front end outlet (4)    Cylinder shell (5)
NOVELTY - The particles of electrode materials includes electroconductive material and ion exchange resin with pore-forming material. The electroconductive material is carbon and ion exchange resin is cation exchange resin.    USE - Particles of electrode materials used in electrode of fuel cell (both claimed) of polymer electrolyte type mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High output fuel cell can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of particles of electrode materials;    (2) manufacturing method of electrode materials; and    (3) manufacturing method of electrode for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing the relationship between porosity and cell voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery unit (240) comprising several cells (45). An accommodating portion (234) is formed in housing (230), for accommodating the battery unit. A cover (220) with an opening (226) is arranged so as to cover the opening end of housing. A heat absorption element is arranged with an external film coated with heat absorption agent consisting of liquid or gel-like fluid so as to contact with lateral surface of the battery unit.    USE - Battery module of battery module assembly (claimed) used in portable electronic device such as mobile phone, digital camera, video camera and notebook computer. Can also be used in motor vehicle, bicycle, electric tool, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of battery unit can be reduced and the possibility for performing malfunction in heat transfer of heat absorption element due to abnormal heat generation of cell can be avoided. Thus the battery module with excellent reliability can be obtained and safety of the battery module can be ensured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Cells (45)    Cover (220)    Opening (226)    Housing (230)    Accommodating portion (234)    Battery unit (240)
NOVELTY - Ferritic steel contains elements (a) chosen from vanadium, titanium and niobium and carbide of elements (a), and has structure including ferrite crystal grains as main component.    USE - Ferritic steel is used for pipeline of hydrogen tank, fuel cell electric vehicles, valves and springs.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic steel having excellent water resistance, fatigue resistance, crack resistance, tractive characteristics and toughness, is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ferritic steel.
NOVELTY - A solid sulfide electrolyte material contains a raw-material composition comprising lithium sulfide and sulfide of element of group 14 or group 15, and does not contain crosslinked sulfur.    USE - Solid sulfide electrolyte material is used for lithium cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid sulfide electrolyte material is manufactured by simple method. The generation of hydrogen sulfide in the solid sulfide electrolyte material even by contacting with water is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of solid sulfide electrolyte material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric power generation element of the lithium cell.    Positive-electrode active material layer (1)    Negative-electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation element (10)
NOVELTY - Lithium-metal oxide composite contains lithium-manganese-nickel-iron oxide (I).    USE - Lithium-metal oxide composite is used for active material for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicles, and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the lithium-metal oxide composite has high cycle characteristics, output characteristics and electric current rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium-metal oxide composite contains lithium-manganese-nickel-iron oxide of formula: Lix(Mn1-y-zNiyFez)O2 (I), where x is 0.9 to 1.3, y is 0.46 to 0.5 and z is 0 to 0.1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-metal oxide composite.
NOVELTY - The battery groups (S1,S3) are installed below the front and rear seats (32F,32R) of a vehicle (1). A battery group (S2) with height (h2) lower than the height (h1,h3) of the battery groups (S1,S3) is installed under the floor (33) between the front and rear seats.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the height of the respective battery group is set lower than the height of the other two battery groups, the battery installation capacity of the vehicle is increased without diminishing the comfort of the cabin in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Front seat (32F)    Rear seat (32R)    Floor (33)    Battery groups (S1-S3)    Heights of the battery groups (h1-h3)
NOVELTY - The battery units (38F,38R) consisting multiple batteries (3) are stacked in the respective vertical and transverse directions under a floor panel of a vehicle.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight balance between the front and rear of the vehicle can be optimized, by stacking the multiple batteries in the respective vertical and transverse directions of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembly.    Batteries (3)    Battery assembly (22)    Harness (34)    Switch box (35)    Battery units (38F,38R)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure comprises a battery unit that includes several batteries (3) arranged below floor panel (16) of a vehicle (1). The battery unit includes two battery groups (S1R, S1L) arranged on both sides of a space (G). Connection control equipment that controls electrical connection for the battery unit is arranged within the space.    USE - Battery mounting structure for electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the harness required for arranging the connection control equipment is shortened by positioning the connection control equipment within the space between two battery groups.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal sectional view of the vehicle with battery mounting structure.    Vehicle (1)    Batteries (3)    Floor panel (16)    Space (G)    Battery groups (S1R,S1L)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles having a core-shell structure. The core-shell structure consists of a core portion containing polymer, and a shell portion containing a metal layer formed by metal plating.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electronic device and motor vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has excellent dispersibility. The negative electrode formed using the active material has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry composition;    (2) negative electrode; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The converter has insulating high-frequency transformer (T1). A current resonant circuit (14) connected between voltage resonant circuit (11) and terminal on primary side of transformer has inductor and capacitor. The voltage resonant circuit has a switching circuit. The rectifying circuit (13) and smoothing circuit are connected on secondary side of transformer. The voltage resonance circuit is switched by switching signals whose frequency is set higher/lower than the reference frequency when output voltage is higher/lower than a target voltage.    USE - DC-DC converter for domestic fuel cell, photovoltaic power generation system and wind power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switching circuit of primary and secondary is performing soft switching, the efficiency of the converter is improved without increasing number of components, size and weight and cost. Hence reliability with respect to a components failure is improved, and the highly efficient conversion without a switching loss is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage resonant circuit (11)    Switching controller (12)    Rectifying circuit (13)    Current resonant circuit (14)    Insulating high-frequency transformer (T1)
NOVELTY - A battery electrode comprises: a grid; an active material provided on the grid; and a pasting textile provided on or into the active material; where the pasting textile includes a fiber web including one or more fibers with an average length greater than 20 mu m; and where the fibers are greater than about 2 denier per fiber.    USE - The battery electrode is useful for vehicle starting, lighting and ignition applications; marine batteries; commercial batteries; industrial batteries; batteries for use with hybrid-electric vehicles, and microhybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode may be made in a continuous process where multiple grids are formed in a single sheet, coated with electrode active material, and the scrim before being cut into individual electrodes. Furthermore, the battery electrode has a pasting textile that improves acid transport over conventional pasting materials; that better adheres to the active material of an electrode compared to conventional pasting material; allows for enhanced capillary action compared to conventional pasting material; provides for enhanced plate strength and/or integrity over conventional pasting material; and allows for enhanced conductivity and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of manufacturing battery electrodes comprising: providing a lead sheet; stamping the lead sheet to form one or more grids; providing the grids with an active material; forming a pasting textile from a spun, continuous fiber; providing the pasting textile on a surface of the sheet of one or more grids; and cutting the sheet of one or more grids with active material and pasting textile provided on it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric cut-away view of a portion of a battery.    Battery (100)    Grid (101, 102)    Lug (103)    Individual plates (104, 105)    Separator (106)    Stacks (107)    Terminal posts (108, 109)    Housing (110)    Cover (111)
NOVELTY - Thermal management system for energy storage units comprises: (a) energy storage units, including two columns, where each column is formed by longitudinally adjacent energy storage units; and (b) a thermal transfer channel, where the thermal transfer channel provides structural support to the energy storage units and has a hollow interior for thermal management fluid.    USE - The thermal management system is useful for energy storage units (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal management system maintains the structural, thermal, and electrical profiles within the pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an energy storage system comprising: (a) energy storage cells, where at least two of the energy storage cells are longitudinally adjacent to one another; and (b) a flexible membrane provided between the longitudinally adjacent energy storage cells; and    (2) a method for actively cooling battery cells comprising: (a) providing battery cells; (b) providing a thermal transfer channel in thermal communication with the battery cells, where the thermal transfer channel has a condenser portion, an evaporator portion, and a wick; and (c) forcing a fluid through the thermal transfer channel.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a case (12), a nonaqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode (14), and a negative electrode (16). The negative electrode comprises a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode layer, and contains negative electrode active material particles. The negative electrode current collector has a thickness of less than or equal to 20 mu m, and includes an aluminum foil having an average crystal grain size of 0.01-50 mu m or an aluminum alloy foil having an average crystal grain size of 0.01-50 mu m.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for an electric vehicle or hybrid car, or for storing electric power used in leveling of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent battery capacity characteristic and cycle performance even in high temperature environment, rapid charging, and high rate discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partially cut-away sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Case (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Separator (15)    Negative electrode (16)    Spacer (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode assembly (11) for a sealed battery having a positive electrode substrate exposed portion at one end and a negative electrode substrate exposed portion (15) at the other end. A collector (18) and a collector receiving portion (25) having hemispherical protrusions are brought into contact with each other. The collector and the collector receiving portion are resistance-welded by applying current under a pressure. A circular tape made of hot-melt adhesive resin is placed around the hemispherical protrusion.    USE - Manufacturing method of sealed battery (claimed) for use in automobile using fossil fuel, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collector and the collector receiving portion are resistance-welded, the collector and the collector receiving portion are inhibited to tilt and a sealed battery with high reliability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealed battery.    Electrode assembly (11)    Negative electrode substrate exposed portion (15)    Collector (18)    Negative electrode terminal (19)    Collector receiving portion (25)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power transmission device (50) to transmit regeneration motive power to an engine (10). A pressure acquisition part i.e. pressure sensor (32), acquires upstream refrigerant pressure of refrigerant that flows into an expander (23). A regeneration motive power prediction part i.e. electronic control unit (40), estimates regeneration motive power based on the rotational speed and the upstream refrigerant pressure of the expander. A clutch control part fastens a clutch (60) when a predicted value of the regeneration motive power is positive.    USE - Rankine-cycle system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle estimates the regeneration motive power with high precision, and appropriately performs fastening and releasing operations of the clutch according to occurrence of the regeneration motive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a rankine-cycle system mounting vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (10)    Expander (23)    Pressure sensor (32)    Electronic control unit (40)    Power transmission device (50)    Clutch (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating the electrode (90) for measurement inside the container (80) and connecting with positive electrode protruded out from case of secondary battery, negative electrode and counter electrode (70) for measurement. The composition of gas existing inside the battery case is substituted with atmospheric gas. The electrode for measurement is immersed inside the electrolyte (60) accommodated inside the battery case and the electric potential of electrode is measured.    USE - Charging capacity measuring method of secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery (both claimed) containing non-aqueous solvent and lithium salt, for use as power supply of vehicles such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and mobile communication terminal. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel-cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charging capacity of secondary battery can be measured with sufficient precision. The variation in measured value is suppressed and the exact charging capacity is measured. The measurement environment in the container is maintained in steady state and the high-precision measurement result is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging capacity measuring apparatus.    Negative electrode collector (42)    Negative electrode active material (44)    Electrolyte (60)    Counter electrode (70)    Conductor wire (72)    Container (80)    Electrode for measurement (90)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage measurement unit which measures the voltage of fuel cell. A leak detection unit detects the air leak in fuel cell stack (1) during variation per unit time of voltage measured after predetermined completion of electric power generation stop operation and when voltage exceeds the predetermined value. A leak elimination process unit performs elimination process of the air leak when the air leak in fuel cell stack is detected.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for domestic purpose and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen partial pressure raise inside fuel cell stack is suppressed over a long period of time and the deterioration of catalyst is prevented such that fall of fuel cell performance at the time of electric power generation stop is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (3)    Purge gas supply apparatus (4)    Fuel gas supply flow path (5)    System controller (30)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-producing apparatus comprises cartridge (3), liquid feeding operation part (7) which liquid-feeds reaction part, reaction part (5) where hydrogen-producing substance which reacts with solution for reaction and produces hydrogen is accommodated, solution container (6) where solution for reaction is stored, and drive unit (11) which gives operation motive power to liquid feeding operation part at the time of operation of liquid feeding operation part.    USE - A hydrogen-producing apparatus used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple structure, and reduced size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of hydrogen-producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cartridge (3)    Reaction part (5)    Solution container (6)    Liquid feeding operation part (7)    Drive unit (11)
NOVELTY - Modifier (100) comprises 1st catalyst particles for partial oxidation of hydrocarbon raw fuel, catalyst filling chamber (110) where 2nd catalyst particles of different composition for steam modification is filled, evaporation part (120) which heats oxygen and raw fuel introduced to the catalyst filling chamber, and modified fuel transmission port (130) which sends out modified fuel which contains hydrogen.    USE - Modifier for modifying hydrocarbon raw fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent thermal-conductive efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for modifying hydrocarbon raw fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the modifier.    Modifier (100)    Catalyst filling chamber (110)    Catalyst temperature meter (111)    Evaporation part (120)    Modified fuel transmission port (130)
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a groove formed in an upper cover (4). An inserter (2) is arranged in the case. A mounting hole of a wire connecting pile head of an upper cover copper joint is formed on an inner side of the groove. The inserter is used for dividing an inner space of the case. A connecting notch (11) is formed at an opening of the case. Handle holes (8) are formed on two sides of the upper cover. A handle is mounted into the handle holes. Length (L) of bottom of the case is 251 mm.    USE - Plastic case for twenty-volt 14-ampere-hour electric motor car storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The case can avoid damage caused by colliding during transportation. The capacity of the battery is 20 volts 14-ampere-hour, so that the case can increase the continuous running distance of the electric motor car. The case improves the reliability of the electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a plastic case.    Case bottom length (L)    Plastic case (1)    Inserter (2)    Upper cover (4)    Handle holes (8)    Connecting notch (11)
NOVELTY - The level has roller wheels arranged at bottom part , and a retractable rod provided at side surfaces. A bracket is provided at the bottom part of the level. A handle for carrying the level is installed on an upper side. An oscillation prevention device e.g. spring or elastic plastic, is arranged between the roller wheels and the level for avoiding strenuous vibration of the level when the level is dragged on ground.    USE - Electrical level for a draw-rod-case-type electrical bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The level enables a user of the electrical bicycle to walk by dragging the level on the ground in labor-saving mode without arduously carrying a battery, thus facilitating alleviating of physical load of the user. The level allows the user to drag the level to roll between steps when going upstairs. The oscillation prevention device avoids the strenuous vibration of the electrical level when the level is dragged on the ground so as to ensure the service life and the performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical level.
NOVELTY - The device has a front windmill (2) and a rear windmill (3) locked in parallel on front and rear sides on top of a car body (1). Two ends of the windmills are respectively joined with a top end of a bracket (6) by bearing bases (7). A bottom end of the bracket is locked with top part of the car body. A front windmill motor and a rear windmill motor are arranged on two sides between the windmills. The motors are correspondingly locked on the bracket. A triangle wind baffle (10) is arranged among the front windmill and the motors.    USE - Electricity generating device for supplying power to cars.    ADVANTAGE - The device has rational design and simple structure. The device uses wind power as the power source, which is free of pollution, inexpensive and convenient in use. The blade structure of the device has simple design and high power generation efficiency, thus making the device beneficial for product promotion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car comprising an electricity generating device.    Car body (1)    Front windmill (2)    Rear windmill (3)    Bracket (6)    Bearing bases (7)    Triangle wind baffle (10)
NOVELTY - A package structure (101) formed of ceramics or a metallic material has a groove. An electric double layer capacitor placed in the groove has an ion permeable separator (103) placed between the lower electrode (102) and upper electrode (104) of the capacitor. Each of the right and left conductive vias (107,108) placed in an inner portion of the package structure, has an end connected to the electrodes respectively and other end extends towards a bottom surface of the package structure.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor package surface-mounted on circuit board used in auxiliary power sources of mobile phone, electric automobile and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric double layer capacitor is electrically connected to the terminals for an outside connection, by providing the conductive vias, the thickness of the electric double layer capacitor package is reduced. The electric double layer capacitor package can be surface-mounted on the circuit board without using the additional structures such as brackets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross- sectional view of the electric double layer capacitor package.    Package structure (101)    Lower electrode (102)    Separator (103)    Upper electrode (104)    Right conductive via (107)    Left conductive via (108)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (100) has a temperature sensor that is located on the surface of cylindrical or polygonal battery cells (110). A module frame is coupled to the battery cells to fix the battery cells in a position. The module frame has a wire hole (134) through which conducting wire (121) passes to connect with the temperature sensor. A sealing element (150) surrounding the conducting wire, is coupled to the wire hole of the module frame.    USE - Secondary battery module for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature sensor is located on the surface of battery cells, the cooling efficiency of the battery module is enhanced. Since the conducting wires are surrounded by the sealing element, the leakage of cooling air is controlled and reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (100)    Battery cell (110)    Conducting wire (121)    Wire hole (134)    Sealing element (150)
NOVELTY - The device has an interlayer (3) inserted between two electrodes (1, 2) and connected with the electrodes. A stabilizing rod (4) is placed in an interior of one of the electrodes, where cross section of the stabilizing rod is in polygon or circle shape. The interlayer is in the form of powder, and comprises zeolites with cerium oxide, lanthanum oxide, vanadium pentoxide, titanium dioxide and tungsten oxide. The interlayer is formed as a foil, fleece, a knitted fabric or a knotted fabric and made of polymer, and the two electrodes are made of graphite, carbon black and/or carbonated diatoms.    USE - Tubular device for use in a battery such as secondary battery e.g. redox battery and lithium ion battery, for converting chemical energy into electrical energy (claimed). Can also be used as a heat exchanger for a gas cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interlayer is inserted between the two electrodes and connected with the electrodes, thus improving electrical conductivity and shock absorbing effect of the device. The utilization of the stabilizing rod ensures sufficient mechanical stability to the interior of the electrode to withstand high pressure and/or high tension of the interlayer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a tubular device.    Electrodes (1, 2)    Slot (1a)    Interlayer (3)    Stabilizing rod (4)    Protective coating (5)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric device (1) has a module (2) with carrier layers (3,4) and a gap (5) that is formed between the carrier layers. An electrical isolation layer (6) is formed on the carrier layers. Multiple p-doping and n-doping semiconductor elements (7) are connected with each other electrically between the isolation layers. The carrier layers are made from plastic. An electrical insulator (21) is formed by a layer that is made of mica and ceramic.    USE - Thermoelectric device for generating electricity, e.g. from the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric device has a module with carrier layers and a gap that is formed between the carrier layers, where the electrical isolation layer is formed on the carrier layers, and hence ensures improved efficiency of the thermoelectric device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a module of a thermoelectric device.    Thermoelectric device (1)    Module (2)    Carrier layers (3,4)    Gap (5)    Electrical isolation layer (6)    Semiconductor elements (7)    Insulator (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an entrance provided in a fuel discharge pipe. A humidification tank (10) is provided with a hollow inner portion for storing water. A wet-bulb heating portion (40) controls temperature of water. A fuel inlet tube (20) is located in an upper end of a humidification tank, where the inlet tube supplies the fuel gas to the tank via a fuel discharge pipe (30) that is arranged in an upper end of the tank. A dry bulb heating portion (60) is arranged outside the discharge pipe, where the heating portion delivers heat to the discharge pipe from outer side of the tank.    USE - Apparatus for humidification of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes a separate unit within the humidification tank to avoid ejection of the fuel gas through the fuel discharge pipe with the water within the humidification tank, utilizes the heating portion in the fuel discharge pipe for minimizing the temperature gradient within a vent and preventing moisture, so that humidity can be accurately controlled in an inexpensive manner without need of maintaining temperature separately with a wet-bulb heating portion. The apparatus controls temperature of the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell humidification apparatus.    Humidification tank (10)    Fuel inlet tube (20)    Fuel discharge pipe (30)    Wet-bulb heating portion (40)    Dry bulb heating portion (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cell body (10) whose one end is inserted into an insertion hole (21) formed in a metal electrode material (20). Another end of the cell body is fixed to a cathode terminal (30). An air electrode is installed at the cell body, where electrolyte is injected inside the metal electrode material. The cathode terminal is connected to the metal electrode material. The metal electrode material and an anode terminal (50) are connected to the air electrode. Multiple protrusions (31a) are formed in an outer circumference of a condenser part (31) of the cathode terminal.    USE - Metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell enables the cathode terminal inserted into the insertion hole formed in the metal electrode material to be securely fixed. The fuel cell utilizes a control unit for controlling the supply and the exhaustion of the electrolyte through an air supply port, an electrolyte supply port and a vent formed respectively in the cell body. The fuel cell utilizes an extension spray lance to enhance the supply efficiency of the oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a metal fuel cell.    Cell body (10)    Metal electrode material (20)    Insertion hole (21)    Cathode terminal (30)    Condenser part (31)    Protrusions (31a)    Anode terminal (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has a drive shaft and a driven shaft that are installed at an inner structure of a housing. A driving piston is installed in the drive shaft at an inner side of a cylinder. A driving belt is installed at the drive shaft whose torque is delivered to the driven shaft. An impurity insulating member is installed at an entrance of the cylinder. A dehydrating element is installed at the entrance of the cylinder to remove moisture. The impurity insulating member is selected from a carbon filter, paper filter, chloridation net, membrane filter and non-woven fabric part.    USE - Air inhalation structure for a fuel cell of a handheld computer, mobile telephone and an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents generation of noise and vibration, effectively removes moisture, and improves quality of air flowed to the entrance of the cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an air inhalation structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode faucet connected to an electrode lead part. An electrode assembly i.e. stack/folding type electrode assembly, is formed with an anode and a cathode. A pouch type battery case accommodates the electrode assembly. A laminated sheet includes a pouch, and is selected from a resin layer and a metal layer.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, for a high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery pack (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a video camera, cellular phone, portable wireless communication device i.e. personal computer (PC) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better insulation property, and is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a pouch type secondary battery.    Battery case receiving portion (230)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fixed supporting part (210) equipped with a bush seating groove (215), bush penetration part (230) and a restituting screw nut. The fixed supporting part is formed in a central inner side part of an empty space so as restore strap bush time. A screw part is processed to extended cylindrical shape from a central part of the bush seating groove whose outer circumference is combined with bracket fixing parts (191a, 191b). A restituting screw nut provides power while the bush seating groove is screwed in a bush penetration part.    USE - Restituting apparatus for strap bush.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus shortens the operation processing time, and enhances the work efficiency. The cost of the apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a restituting apparatus.    Strap (190)    Bracket fixing parts (191a, 191b)    Fixed supporting part (210)    Bush seating groove (215)    Bush penetration part (230)
NOVELTY - The structure has a drum brake (17) mounted within a wheel (10) of a vehicle, where the drum brake comprises a rotor (11) and a stator (12). The drum brake is connected with an in-wheel motor, and generates the braking power. A rake-type protrusion is molded on an inner boundary surface of the stator. An air outlet is formed in a front side of the rotor, and a fastening unit (19) is fixed to the front of a brake plate (18) and connected with the stator. An air injection hole is formed in an inner surface of the brake plate, and a recessed part is formed in an inner side of the rotor.    USE - Drum brake embedded motor structure for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure performs mechanical braking and parking brake functions, effectively cools an inner side of the motor by the torque of the drum, and prevents the inflow of alien substances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a drum brake embedded motor structure.    Wheel (10)    Rotor (11)    Stator (12)    Drum (13)    Spindle (15)    Knuckle (16)    Drum brake (17)    Brake plate (18)    Fastening unit (19)
NOVELTY - The unit (1000) has a residue electricity clean up part (100) provided with a fuel cell stack (400), a battery (300) and a case (200). A cooling water inflow opening (210) is formed in a side of the case, and a cooling water outlet (220) is formed in another side of the case. An electric heater (110) i.e. cartridge-heater, is connected to the battery, and another electric heater (120) i.e. positive temperature co-efficient heater, is connected to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Residue electricity processing unit for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has improved energy efficiency by effectively using the residue electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a residue electricity processing unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Residue electricity clean up part (100)    Electric heaters (110, 120)    Case (200)    Cooling water inflow opening (210)    Cooling water outlet (220)    Battery (300)    Fuel cell stack (400)    Residue electricity processing unit (1000)
NOVELTY - Microporous membrane, fiber composite multi-layered perfluoro cross-linking doped ion membrane is a multi-layered membrane with 2-20 layers, preferably 2-5 layers and ion-exchange level (EW) value of 600-1300 and formed from fluoric ion exchange resin.    USE - The membrane is useful in functional polymer composite material field.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical intensity of the ion membrane is greatly improved. Additionally, the existence of the auxiliary proton transmission substance makes the electrical conductivity of the obtained membrane at a high temperature or low temperature is far higher than that of the normal ion exchange membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microporous membrane, fiber composite multi-layered perfluoro cross-linking doped ion membrane is a multi-layered membrane with 2-20 layers, preferably 2-5 layers and ion-exchange level (EW) value of 600-1300 and formed from fluoric ion exchange resin; the chemical bonding cross-linking structure is formed between the fluoric ion exchange resins or between the fluoric ion exchange resin and the cross-linking agent; the functional group on the chemical bonding cross-linking structure and the added high valent metal compound form the physical bonding cross-linking; in the multi-layered membrane, at least one layer has the chemical cross-linking network structure, at least one layer is the microporous reinforced membrane using the microporous membrane as the reinforcer, at least one layer is added with the assisted proton transmitters, at least one layer is added with the fiber used as the reinforcer and at least one layer is added with the high valent metal compound, where the chemical bonding cross-linking network structure has one or more cross-linking bridges of formulae (I)-(V).    G1 and G2=CF2 or 0;    Rf=2-10C perfluorocarbon chain or chlorine-containing perfluorocarbon chain;    R=methylene or perfluoro methylene; and    n=0-10.
NOVELTY - The distributor has a case internally equipped with a reverse Z-shaped barrier so as to divide the interior of the case into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. Filler is parallel to a lower surface of the reverse Z-shaped barrier and placed on a point of an upper surface i.e. air permeable surface, of the reverse Z-shaped barrier. An air inlet (1) is arranged on the wall of the case corresponding to the lower cavity of the case. An air outlet (5) is arranged on a wall of the case corresponding to the upper cavity of the case. A water outlet (3) is arranged on the bottom of the case.    USE - Water distributor for proton exchange membrane fuel cell in a vehicle and a vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The distributor improves water separation efficiency, and reduces probability for entering liquid water into the cell stack. The distributor is simple in structure and convenient to install and service, prolongs the and greatly improves service life of the fuel cells and production efficiency, and can be stably operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water distributor in partial section.    Air inlet (1)    Water outlet (3)    Air outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The motor has an axel (10) on which rotors (3, 6, 9) are mounted. Each rotor has different outside diameters and comprises permanent magnets (2, 5, 8). Each armature of armatures (1, 4, 7) comprises different inside diameters matching the outside diameters of the rotors with a small spacing gap in between the rotors and the armatures, where each armature slides over top of and away from the permanent magnets of the rotors. The rotors and the armatures are combined and accomplish a gearless and beltless transmission.    USE - Multi diameter brushless electric motor for use in electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The armatures have different diameters and each armature accomplishes a different gear in the transmission according to diameter, so that armature with larger diameter enables the motor efficient by producing high torque at low speed and armature with smaller diameter enables the motor efficient at high speeds, thus operating efficiently at multiple speeds. The armature has an opposing field coil that is energized according to speed of the electric vehicle or amount of torque required by acceleration conditions and each field coil is built for sliding the armatures on and off, when required to be energized, thus eliminating resistance between the permanent magnets and an iron core of the armatures when not energized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi diameter brushless electric motor.    Armatures (1, 4, 7)    Permanent magnets (2, 5, 8)    Rotors (3, 6, 9)    Axel (10)    Differential gear (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has acquisition unit (25) which acquires change of air pressure state of inner wheel (7) located at inner side of vehicle (1) along width direction and change of air pressure state of outer wheel (6) located at outer side of vehicle along width direction. An inclination proof control unit (28) suppresses inclination of vehicle at the time of change of air pressure state of inner wheel and outer wheel.    USE - Apparatus for controlling movement behavior of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination of vehicle can be suppressed more appropriately by simple process. The reliability and performance efficiency of apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Apparatus for controlling behavior of roll direction of vehicle (2)    Outer wheel (6)    Inner wheel (7)    Acquisition unit (25)    Inclination proof control unit (28)
NOVELTY - The case has a coolant inflow port (40c) and a coolant discharge port (50) respectively located in upper part and lower part in opposite direction such that the coolant for cooling unit cells (30) is flown from a side to opposite side of a battery module (32). A coolant inflow part is formed between the coolant inflow port and the battery module. A downward facing projection part is formed on inner surface of upper edge of the coolant inflow part from an edge part opposite to the coolant inflow port for guiding the progress of the coolant towards the battery module.    USE - Case for a medium-to large-sized battery i.e. secondary battery, pack for an electromobile and a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant is flown in the flow path between the battery cells uniformly, so as to suppress the heat accumulated between battery cells, thus improving the performance and durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a case for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    Refrigerant inlet (10c)    Unit cells (30)    Battery module (32)    Coolant inflow port (40c)    Coolant discharge port (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vehicular spring assembly (30) that is configured for compressions and extensions during vehicle travel. A piezoelectric device (46) generates electrical energy in response to strain imposed on the vehicular spring assembly in response to the compressions and extensions.    USE - Energy harvesting apparatus mounted on vehicle e.g. truck, van and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the piezoelectric device generates electrical energy in response to strain imposed on spring assembly, additional source of energy is produced to increase fuel economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the vehicular spring suspension system.    Vehicular spring assembly (30)    Housing (36)    Rotor (38)    Piezoelectric device (46)    Rectifier (54)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains 3 types of transition metal oxides (a-c).    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing positive electrode material, is compact and safe, and has excellent durability and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode contains 3 types of transition metal oxides (a-c). Each transition metal oxide is of formula: Lix-NiaMnbCocMdO2.    M=aluminum or titanium;    x=0.2-1.2;    a=0.2-0.9;    b,c=0.05-0.5;    d=0-0.1;and    a+b+c+d=1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which contains positive electrode (3), negative electrode (4), separator (5) provided between positive electrode and negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode is formed using the positive electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery can (6)    Negative lead (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell (104); fuel supply device arranged to supply fuel cell with fuel; first temperature detector to detect first temperature information regarding temperature of fuel supplied to fuel cell; second temperature detector to detect second temperature information regarding temperature of fuel discharged from fuel cell; and abnormality determination section to determine abnormality in fuel supply device based on result of comparison between predetermined value and difference information regarding difference between first and second temperature information.    USE - As a fuel cell system used in transportation equipment (claimed), including automobiles and marine vessels.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is capable of determining abnormalities in the fuel supply device without additional detectors provided for the abnormality determination, and provides transportation equipment including such a fuel cell system. The fuel cell system avoids concentration detection when the aqueous solution concentration change is unstable, and can set an appropriate value as the predetermined value reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system diagram showing piping of a fuel cell system.    Cell stack (102)    Fuel cell (104)    Fuel tank (116)    Aqueous solution tank (118)    Water tank (120)    Ultrasonic sensor (142)    Discharged member (150) (150)
NOVELTY - A fluid delivery section delivers an expansion fluid (EF) e.g. water from fluid tank (80A,80B) into expansion chamber. The thermal insulation chamber (240) surrounds thermal battery (200) for efficiently containing the heat within the thermal mass (210). The valve (56) opens the intake and exhaust ports (54) and fluid delivery section delivers quantity of EF into chamber when engine is started. The heat stored in battery assists EF to expand within cylinder and pushes piston head from top to bottom dead centers to rotate crankshaft and generate mechanical energy.    USE - Thermal engine for powering vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat stored in the battery assists EF to expand within cylinder and pushes piston head from top to bottom dead centers to rotate crankshaft and generate mechanical energy, the thermal engine can operate with two types of EFs and a high degree of efficiency is achieved during operation while maximizing the thermal mass and minimizing the surface area of the thermal battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating thermal engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermal engine.    Intake and exhaust ports (54)    Valve (56)    Expansion fluid tank (80A,80B)    Thermal battery (200)    Thermal mass (210)    Thermal insulation chamber (240)
NOVELTY - The flywheel (1) has disc (2) housed at end of shaft (3), and sectors arranged on a plane with axis passing through center of rotation of disc of equal base area, having a mass difference equal to a sample mass unit defined as minimum mass difference value of two sectors and greatest common denominator between masses of same sectors. The disc comprises couple of opposite sectors arranged on a plane with axis passing through the center of rotation of disc, with a mass difference equal to a multiple of sample unit greater than one.    USE - Flywheel used in piston pump or hammer and piston engine, and used with fuel cell and battery for vehicle such as tram.    ADVANTAGE - The storage of mechanical energy can be improved. The mechanical energy produced by low-power engine in long time can be effectively stored in the flywheel, and released as high power in short time. The size of the flywheel can be reduced, without affecting the efficiency of the flywheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the flywheel.    Flywheel (1)    Disc (2)    Shaft (3)
NOVELTY - The gasket structure has a rubber-made gasket (30a) which is formed by molding a single portion through adhesive layer (4R) at the predetermined portion (2c) of seal object base material (2). The rubber-made gasket is obtained in a state bulged out from the predetermined portion by performing destruction-by-fire removal of flash portion (30c) which adhered to base material with adhesive agent (4Ra) by laser process, at the time of molding the rubber-made gasket.    USE - Gasket structure for fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle and hard disk drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of flash portion is performed simply and exactly such that reliable gasket structure is manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gasket structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows an explanatory view illustrating the process of manufacturing gasket structure.    Seal object base material (2)    Predetermined portion of seal object base material (2c)    Adhesive layer (4R)    Adhesive agent (4Ra)    Rubber-made gasket (30a)    Flash portion (30c)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a connection valve (40) that switches flow of coolant through flow paths (14,30) with respect to fuel cell system or air conditioning system (110). An ion exchanger (18) removes ion from the coolant flowing through the flow path (14). An ion concentration detector (38) detects electrical conductivity of the coolant flowing through flow path (30). A control unit controls the connection valve based on the result of detector.    USE - Refrigerant circuit system for fuel cell system and air conditioning system used in vehicle. Can also be used in controlling temperature of inverter, propulsion motor and power control unit (PCU).    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow of coolant with respect to the battery or other system is controlled based on electrical conductivity of the coolant, the insulation resistance of the fuel cell system and air conditioning system using refrigerant circuit can be regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of refrigerant circuit system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerant circuit system (10)    Flow paths (14,30)    Ion exchanger (18)    Ion concentration detector (38)    Connection valve (40)    Air conditioning system (110)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (12) is used for detecting whether the temperature of an electrically driven valve (10) is lower than an allowable temperature. A drive control circuit (40) is used for applying a voltage lower than a preset valve opening voltage to valve when the valve temperature at the time of starting a fuel cell system is lower than the allowable temperature. The voltage applied to the valve is changed to the preset valve opening voltage when the valve temperature becomes more than the allowable temperature.    USE - Drive method for electrically driven valve of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is heated easily without enlarging the structure of the fuel cell system and without increasing cost by heating the valve using the heat loss generated in the valve by applying a voltage lower than the valve opening voltage to the valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the electrically driven valve of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrically driven valve (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Drive control circuit (40)    Valve drive device (100)    Voltage selecting switch (SWbt)
NOVELTY - A sublimable organic material having reduction property with respect to platinum and nickel salt, is dispersed in solvent and sublimated at less than 100 degrees C. Then, carbon base material is mixed with obtained dispersion liquid, and platinum-nickel nanoalloy is produced on surface of carbon base material in dispersion liquid. The obtained dispersion liquid is filtered to separate alloy catalyst and platinum-nickel nanoalloy supported by carbon base material. Then, alloy-catalyst electrode is manufactured using obtained platinum-nickel nanoalloy.    USE - Manufacture of alloy-catalyst electrode used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides alloy-catalyst electrode at low temperature, without aggregation of platinum-nickel nanoalloy.
NOVELTY - The system has humidifier (40) that humidifies the oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell (10). A compressor (30) compresses oxidizing agent gas which is fed to fuel cell. A heat exchanger (20) exchanges heat among oxidizing agent gas while supplying oxidizing agent gas after circulating the compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) .g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relative humidity of supplied air can be stabilized and the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved. The freedom degree of layout design of 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)    Fuel cell (10)    Heat exchanger (20)    Piping (22)    Compressor (30)    Humidifier (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode sheet (30) with positive electrode compound material layer (35) including powder material having surface area in the range of 120m2-440m2, and with electrically conductive material as positive electrode active material. The powder material is included with carbon black as lithium transition metal oxide powder.    USE - Lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the lithium ion battery can be increased and favorable output characteristics of the battery can be obtained. The lithium ion battery can be manufactured easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the positive-negative electrode and separator.    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Positive electrode collector (32)    Positive electrode compound material layer (35)    Negative electrode sheet (40)    Separators (50A,50B)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling device (3) has supporting element (11) that supports the lower end surfaces of several cells (2). A cooling unit (13) cools the supporting element. A power supply unit supplies power to Peltier device (14). A cooling passage is formed inside the supporting element.    USE - Battery cooling device for assembled battery (claimed) used in electric power storage apparatus of electric vehicle, and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in temperature of cells can be prevented effectively by cooling the supporting element in which cells are arranged. The degree of freedom of arrangement of cells in assembled battery is improved. The reliability of assembled battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (2)    Battery cooling device (3)    Supporting element (11)    Cooling unit (13)    Peltier device (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (16) comprising a cooling flow path (26) for flow of cooling air around the main portion (14). A gas exhaust flow path (28) branched from the cooling flow path is formed for exhaustion of gas discharged from gas exhaustion mechanism. A shut-off valve (32a,32b) is arranged in the air supply opening (26a) and exhaust port (26b) of the cooling flow path. A control element (34) is arranged to shield the exhaust port and air supply opening of the cooling flow path when the detected value of gas is more than preset value.    USE - Assembled battery including secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for spreading of harmful gas when the assembled battery is in abnormal state can be prevented effectively. The reliability of the assembled battery can be improved and secondary battery with excellent cooling characteristics can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Main portion (14)    Case (16)    Cooling flow path (26)    Air supply opening (26a)    Exhaust port (26b)    Gas exhaust flow path (28)    Shut-off valve (32a,32b)    Control element (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves fluctuating the voltage between the electrodes of the fuel cell and repeating oxidation and reduction process of catalyst of electrode. The humidity of the gas in the fuel cell and temperature of the fuel cell are controlled so as to improve the specific activity of the catalyst during voltage fluctuation process.    USE - Conditioning method of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of the fuel cell is improved and the performance of the catalyst is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the fuel cell conditioning process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lower escape prevention net (26) and top escape prevention net (28) are arranged inside a case (30). The ion exchange resin (25) is accommodated in a storage chamber (R) among the nets. A pressure protrusion (31) is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the ion exchange resin. The pressure of the protrusion of the ion exchange resin changes by the change of the flow rate of the cooling fluid which flows inside the storage chamber.    USE - Ion exchange unit used for fuel cell system of motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric power generation of production plant and general household.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the ion exchange resin can be changed easily according to the driving load of the fuel cell. The pressure loss and the ion exchange efficiency of the cooling fluid change according top the driving load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the ion exchange unit used for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion exchange resin (25)    Lower escape prevention net (26)    Top escape prevention net (28)    Case (30)    Pressure protrusion (31)    Storage chamber (R)
NOVELTY - A fuel pack (3A) supplies fuel to an electric power generation unit (1). A connection element (2) connects the electric power generation unit and the fuel pack. Other fuel pack (3B) is moved to the position of the fuel pack after fuel of the normal fuel pack is consumed.    USE - Fuel cell used as internal power supply of mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel pack of the fuel cell can be replaced without interrupting the supply of the fuel, so that the continuous fuel supply is enabled. The useless space of the consumed fuel pack is not generated as the consumed fuel pack is replaced for the new one.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell.    Electric power generation unit (1)    Connection element (2)    Fuel packs (3A,3B)    External load (4)    Electric power generation connection end (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a paste (2) containing electroconductive substance and solvent. He paste is coated in the portion contacting gas diffusion layer (14) of separator (15). The separator and gas diffusion layer are pressurized after coating process. The gas diffusion layer is joined to the separator in a state when heated to a temperature exceeding boiling point of the solvent.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in two-wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in melting carbonate type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas diffusion layer is joined to the separator, the solvent is evaporated quickly between separator and gas diffusion layer, and the electroconductive substance is solidified between separator and gas diffusion layer. The penetration of paste into the gas diffusion layer is prevented. The contact resistance between separator and gas diffusion layer can be maintained easily, without reducing battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly.    Paste (2)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Separator (15)    Conductive portion (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has bypass flow paths (37a,37b,38a,38b) that connect cathode flow path (12) and piping (34b,34c,35a,36a). A controlling valve (37) controlling the flow of gas of bypass flow paths bypassing cathode flow path is controlled through bypass flow paths for controlling back pressure valve (36). The scavenging gas from a compressor (31) is bypassed with respect to the cathode flow path, when scavenging back pressure valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of back pressure valve provided downstream of oxidizing agent gas supply flow path can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Cathode flow path (12)    Compressor (31)    Piping (34b,34c,35a,36a)    Back pressure valve (36)    Controlling valve (37)    Bypass flow paths (37a,37b,38a,38b)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a mesh-shaped electroconductive component carrying out elastic holding of an electrode active material.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery used for assembled battery used as power supply for vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The volume change of electrode is suppressed. The disintegration of electrode active material due to expansion shrinkage is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cell.    Positive electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Cell (16)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several battery cells and a control unit mounted in flexible printed substrate (30) for controlling the voltage of battery cell. An electrode terminal (23) is formed protrudingly from the edge portion of battery cell. The flexible printed substrate is positioned and made contact with electrode terminal. A cover (12) presses down the contact portion (40) of flexible printed substrate and electrode terminal, while covering the flexible printed substrate.    USE - Battery module for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Highly accurate cell voltage can be detected. The contact portion of flexible printed substrate and electrode terminal is fixed, so that the assembly operation of battery module can be simplified. Reliable connection is made between flexible printed substrate and electrode terminal. The effort concerning the connection between electrode terminals of battery cell is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the battery module.    Cover (12)    Reinforcement board (13)    Electrode terminal (23)    Flexible printed substrate (30)    Contact portion (40)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a cooling spacer (20) arranged in the gap between adjoining cells (10) and constrained in the state of applying load to the cells in the arrangement direction of the cells. The cooling spacer consists of a cooling medium (28) containing phase change material for absorbing the heat produced by an adjacent cell and changing phase from solid to liquid during heat absorption. The cooling medium is made to flow to the exterior side from the spacer in the liquid state and held in the spacer in the solid state.    USE - Battery pack for power supply system in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer of heat between adjacent cells and the heating of normal cell due to the abnormal heat generated by the adjacent cell are prevented by using the cooling spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the external structure of the battery pack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (10)    Cooling spacer (20)    Cooling medium (28)    Plate (80)    Drain (82)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (34) has active material layer (344) having carbon particles (42). The active material layer has coated region using which cover surface of active material layer by insulating layer (346) formed on active material layer, and exposed region, where coated and exposed regions are mixed. The resistance value of negative electrode is 0.2-240 ohm/4 square cm in, when copper foil is pressed on insulation layer side surface of negative electrode at the pressure of 1.96/asterisk103 N/4 cm, and electrical resistance between copper foil and collector (342) is measured.    USE - Lithium ion battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent durable performance and input-output performance can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode manufacturing method of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (34)    Carbon particle (42)    Collector (342)    Active material layer (344)    Insulating layer (346)
NOVELTY - A control unit (7) performs warming-up process without based on the temperature detected at the time of starting of fuel cell. The control unit permits the output from the fuel cell when transferring fuel cell to the electric power continuation possible state, while performing warming-up process. The control unit displays the output permitted from the fuel cell, on a display unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used as electric power generation system installed in building e.g. residence, various moving object such as robot, vessel, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The startability at the time of starting of fuel cell at the low temperature can be improved without providing discomfort to the user.    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)    Polyelectrolyte fuel cell (2)    Oxidant gas piping system (3)    Fuel gas piping system (4)    Control unit (7)
NOVELTY - The connector (6) has a wedge (5) that press-contacts a wiring material (1) to an electrode plate (2). The front tip portion of electrode plate is provided with several groove portions connected to internal cavity of housing (4). The wedge and wiring material are inserted in opening portion of housing. A front-tip press portion of wedge presses the wiring material to the electrode plate. The wedge is inserted and installed from the opening portion in the internal cavity of the housing so that the back-and-forth movement of wedge is possible.    USE - Connector for connecting stack-like electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The connection operation can be carried out easily in short time, the workability of the connector can be improved and the wiring can be removed easily from the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connection structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the connection structure of stack-like electrode.    Wiring material (1)    Electrode plate (2)    Housing (4)    Wedge (5)    Connector (6)
NOVELTY - Aqueous solution of nickel salt, cobalt salt and manganese salt is mixed in presence of non-reducing complex agent and co-precipitated after adjusting pH to 11-12. The deposit is filtered, washed with water to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese composite hydroxide particles. The obtained particles are heat processed and mixed with lithium compound. The obtained complex is baked at 800-1000 degrees C in oxidative atmosphere to obtain lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide as positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles and gasoline engine and diesel engine vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has high tap density, low resistance, excellent thermal stability, and provides batteries with excellent battery characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aqueous solution of nickel salt, cobalt salt and manganese salt is mixed in presence of non-reducing complex agent at 40-50 degrees C. The pH of the mixture is adjusted to 11-12 using an alkaline solution and co-precipitated. The deposit is filtered, washed with water to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese composite hydroxide particles with tap density of 2.0 g/cm3 or more. The obtained particles are heat processed at 100-800 degrees C and mixed with lithium compound in the ratio of 0.95-1.95. The obtained complex is baked at 800-1000 degrees C in oxidative atmosphere to obtain lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide of formula: Li1+uNixCoyMnzO2 as positive electrode active material.    u=-0.05 to 0.15;    x+y+z=1;    x=0.3-0.8;and    y,z=0.1-0.4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Gasket (4)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The solar energy power generation system (10) has flexible solar cell sheet (11) for covering the parking space (41) of parking lot (40). A sheet fixing tool (12) fixes one side edge of back side of the solar cell sheet to ground opposite to the exit/entry side of motor vehicle (50) in the parking space. An electrical storage apparatus (16) stores the electric power generated by solar cell sheet. A feeder (17) electrically feeds the electric power from electrical storage apparatus to motor vehicle parked in parking space.    USE - Solar energy power generation system for charging motor vehicle and electrical vehicle parked in parking lot.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy power generation system can be installed in the parking lot easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar energy power generation system (10)    Flexible solar cell sheet (11)    Sheet fixing tool (12)    Electrical storage apparatus (16)    Feeder (17)    Parking lot (40)    Parking space (41)    Motor vehicle (50)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical container (8) accommodates electrode group (7) comprising positive and negative electrode plates. The internal peripheral surface of container is coated by resin material. The laminated structure is comprised of thin-plate shaped metallic lithium including active material mixture (W4) of negative electrode plate, which is conducted with negative electrode plate. The residual arrangement of copper foil (W3) is carried out by laminated structure occluded by negative electrode active material.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for lead battery and nickel hydrogen battery of motor vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the internal peripheral surface of container is coated with resin material, the lithium precipitation to internal peripheral surface of container can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode group (7)    Cylindrical container (8)    Lithium ion capacitor (30)    Copper foil (W3)    Active material mixture of negative electrode plate (W4)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (30) has an electrode group (7) comprising positive and negative electrode plates separated by a separator (4). The positive and negative electrode current collection rings (5,6) are positioned to face the side surfaces of electrode group and respectively joined with the positive and negative electrode lead pieces (2a,3a). The resin-made materials (11) are arranged at the inner bottom face of container (8) to cover the negative electrode current collection ring.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor used in electric storage system of energy from sunlight and wind power in motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin-made materials are arranged at the inner bottom face of container to cover the negative electrode current collection ring, the lithium precipitating on the surface of the negative electrode current collection ring is prevented. The negative electrode active material is made to fully occlude the lithium ion, and the generation of free electrolyte solution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Positive electrode lead piece (2a)    Negative electrode lead piece (3a)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode current collection ring (5)    Negative electrode current collection ring (6)    Electrode group (7)    Container (8)    Resin-made material (11)    Lithium ion capacitor (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has thermometers for detecting the temperature of battery for supplying electric power to drive motor, and temperature of vehicle-interior. The predetermined temperatures required for cooling and heating the battery are set. The air from vehicle-interior is passed to battery by rotationally driving the cooling fan with the actuator to control the temperatures of the battery and vehicle-interior which are below predetermined temperature by using battery-temperature control unit.    USE - Apparatus for controlling temperature of lithium ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in controlling temperature of lead-sealed battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and capacitor etc mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air from vehicle-interior is passed to battery to control temperatures of vehicle-interior and battery that are below predetermined temperature by using battery-temperature control unit. Hence the input-output restriction of the battery electric power by decrease in temperature is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery temperature control method; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for controlling temperature of battery.
NOVELTY - A seal layer (13) filled with resin is provided in the surfaces of the porous metal plate (11) having several polyhedral gaps (11b). The porous layer (12) having a flow path (12a) matching with gap is provided between the seal layers.    USE - Separator for fuel cell of polymer electrolyte type mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of contact resistance between porous layer and seal layer can be avoided. Assembling property of the fuel cell can be made simple. Decline in electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be prevented even when several single cells are laminated. High output fuel cell of compact structure can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the separator for fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Porous metal plate (11)    Gaps (11b)    Porous layer (12)    Flow path (12a)    Seal layers (13)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery consists of paste type negative electrode plate containing thin layer of lignin provided on the surface of graphite powder particles, as negative electrode active material. The ratio of lignin with respect to the amount of graphite is 0.05-0.15 %mass.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery having improved lifetime and charging acceptance characteristics is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of paste type negative electrode plate.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has guide devices (3) arranged along a length direction of a pack cavity of a storage battery (2) of a vehicle in parallel for setting a storage pack (1). Steel ball locating brackets (33, 34) are arranged on a fixed sliding bar (32) in a sliding manner. A locking element (5) locks a pack body fixed plate (39) and the fixed sliding bar, and limits moving bars (37, 38). The locking element is arranged on the fixed plate and an end of a cavity opening of the pack cavity of the storage battery.    USE - Guide sliding mechanism for a vehicle-mounted battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism can reduce the labor intensity of workers in the process of checking and maintaining, and avoids overflow of electrolyte and pollution of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a guide sliding mechanism.    Storage pack (1)    Storage battery (2)    Guide devices (3)    Locking element (5)    Fixed sliding bar (32)    Steel ball locating brackets (33, 34)    Moving bars (37, 38)    Pack body fixed plate (39)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor rotor gear installed on a motor rotor, an intermediate drive gear, a gear, a front wheel and a front axle. A high-power motor is equipped with a fixed outer plate and the front axle, where the front axle is fixed on the outer plate. A solar cell plate is arranged on a front part of an electrical bicycle. Incident light reflexes are interacted with a surface of a zinc oxide nano-wire. An input end of a rechargeable battery is connected with a solar cell. A positive output end of the solar cell is serially connected with a diode.    USE - Power generating device for a high-efficiency solar electrical bicycle and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive output end of the solar cell is serially connected with the diode so as to greatly increase the traveling effect of an electric car and prolong the service life of the rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power generating device.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt and sulfonyl group-containing compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, personal computer, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing electrolyte solution is safe, and has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, durability, leakage reduction property, dendrite suppression property and flame retardance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt and sulfonyl group-containing compound of formula: CmF2m+1CpH2pS(=O)2-Ar1-O-R1 (I).    Ar1=optionally substituted bivalent aromatic group 5-30 nuclear atoms;    R1=unsaturated 1-20C monovalent hydrocarbyl;    m=2-16;and    p=0-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery (100), which has electrolyte solution, positive electrode (120) containing material which can occlude and discharge lithium ion as positive electrode active material and negative electrode (130) containing material which can occlude and discharge lithium ion and metallic lithium as negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)    Separator (110)    Positive electrode (120)    Negative electrode (130)    Positive electrode collector (140)
NOVELTY - The unit has an auxiliary relay (120) installed between a battery (110) and an inverter (140), and supplies initial power of the battery to the inverter. A reverse voltage detection unit (160) i.e. comparator, detects outputted voltage in the battery. A controller (170) determines polarity error wiring between the inverter and the battery according to a signal inputted through the detection unit, and switches off the auxiliary relay and cuts off the power supplied to the inverter when the error wiring is determined.    USE - Unit for protecting an inverter of an electromobile e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller switches off the auxiliary relay and cuts off the power supplied to the inverter when the error wiring is determined, thus preventing the inverter from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an inverter protection method for an electromobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a protection unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (110)    Auxiliary relay (120)    Inverter (140)    Reverse voltage detection unit (160)    Controller (170)
NOVELTY - The electrode has metal mesh structure (42) that is arranged in the outer surface of a carbon sheet (41). The break portions (41a) are arranged on the carbon sheet. The break portions are provided with short diameter portion (41b) that is formed in its inner side and large diameter portion (41c) which is formed in its outer side so as to expose the cell main portion.    USE - Air electrode of metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the metal fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the air electrode.    Carbon sheet (41)    Break portions (41a)    Short diameter portion (41b)    Large diameter portion (41c)    Metal mesh structure (42)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a housing (2) for accommodating a battery cell (6), and a set of contact units (4-1 to 4-6) attached to an external surface (3) of the housing, where each of the contact units has two terminals e.g. positive pole terminal and negative pole terminal. The positive pole terminal stands in electric conductive connection with a positive pole of the battery cell, and the negative pole terminal stands in electric conductive connection with a negative pole of the electric cell. The terminals have a threaded borehole.    USE - Battery module for use in a primary battery and a secondary battery that are utilized for supplying current to a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the terminals e.g. positive pole terminal and negative pole terminal, to the contact units facilitates attaching of the contact units of the adjacent battery modules directly to each other without using wires, thus reducing installation space of a battery arrangement in the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (1)    Housing (2)    External surface (3)    Contact units (4-1 to 4-6)    Battery cell (6)
NOVELTY - The cell has a gas diffusion layer (20) provided in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) that is provided with a Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene polymer) film and a dow chemical film of perfluorinated sulfonic acid series.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a power source of a portable apparatus and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has better durability by effectively suppressing inter-layer peeling phenomenon, and prevents deformation of the films.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Channel (11)    Rib (12)    Gas diffusion layer (20)    Electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an external module having thermal capacity and dissipation factor equal to that of a fuel cell (20). A temperature sensor measures the temperature of the external module. A control unit (50) controls the driving operation of fuel cell based on the measured temperature of the external module.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and building.    ADVANTAGE - The inner temperature of fuel cell can be measured accurately.    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 (20)    Control unit (50)    Exhaustion path (72)    Temperature measurement unit (81)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing active material mixture for aluminum foil (W) of positive-negative electrode board. The prepared active material mixture is coated simultaneously on both surfaces of aluminum foil. The prepared active material mixture is supplied from coating openings (21A,21B,22A,22B) of coated head arranged to double surface side of aluminum foil, in coating process. The coating openings of coating head are formed in a position which deviated in conveyance direction of aluminum foil.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion capacitor for electrical storage device such as lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery for motor vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the active material mixture is supplied from coating openings of coating head which are formed in a position which deviated in conveyance direction of aluminum foil, the state in which the active material mixture is not filled to the through-hole by air remaining to the through-hole can be prevented. The internal resistance of the capacitor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and schematic view of the coating apparatus.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Coating apparatus (21)    Coating openings (21A,21B,22A,22B)    Aluminum foil (W)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor has an active material mixture painted to a positive electrode plate (2) by an aluminum foil (W1). The active material mixture is painted to a negative electrode plate (3) by a copper foil (W3) through a separator. Several through-holes are formed in location of positive and negative electrode plates where active material mixture of the metal foil is coated. Each area of through hole is below 8x 10-7m2. The aperture ratio of the through hole is 5-55 percentage.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for electrical storage device such as lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium battery used for motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material mixture can be painted to the metal foil easily and the lithium ion capacitor with small internal resistance can be obtained in a mass production line effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrode of lithium ion capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Positive electrode lead piece (2a)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Aluminum foil (W1)    Copper foil (W3)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking lower gas diffusion layer (4'), membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3) and upper gas diffusion layer (4) in order so as to electrode (5). The electrode is accommodated in molding die. The high temperature processing is performed by applying load to upper gas diffusion layer and side projected portions (1a) of MEA. The gasket molding processing is performed by injecting resin into molding die, from the side of electrode to periphery. The temperature at the time of high temperature and gasket molding processing are maintained at same value.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved. The durability of fuel cell can be improved. Since the electrolytic membrane can be shrunk without enlargement of center portion of electrode, the sealing performance of gas can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Side projected portions of MEA (1a)    MEA (3)    Upper gas diffusion layer (4)    Lower gas diffusion layer (4')    Electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an estimated value calculation unit that calculates the estimated value of the remaining capacity, based on the integration value of the charging/discharging electric current of electrical storage apparatus. The calculation unit calculates second estimated value of the remaining capacity, based on electromotive force of the electrical storage apparatus computed using voltage of the electrical storage apparatus. A setting unit sets compensation gain of estimated values, based on the presence and absence of charging of electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Apparatus for calculating remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The over-discharge of the electrical storage apparatus can be prevented effectively, while suppressing the fall of the estimation precision of the remaining capacity of the electrical storage apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for remaining capacity calculation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for calculating remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a gas permeation layer with edge region (9) used as pressing element, and resin impregnation region (6) that is formed in the edge of the gas permeation layer. The portion of electrolytic membrane (1) is pressed in the resin impregnation region by the edge region of gas permeation layer, with the compressive force acting at the time of stacking process.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc., for fuel cell system used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and for use in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Edge of electrolytic membrane is lifted with the pressure applied during resin injection. Gas leakage path formation is suppressed. Since gas permeation layer acts as pressing element, need for providing separate pressing element is eliminated so that manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layer of cathode side (2)    Resin impregnation region (6)    Gasket (8)    Edge region (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (20) has gas permeation layer (15) that is laminated on both sides of membrane electrode assembly (10) which formed catalyst layer (12) in both sides of electrolytic membrane (11). The cracks (13) are generated artificially which corresponds with top portion of peaks and troughs formed in electrolytic membrane.    USE - Polymer electrolytic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolytic membrane is exposed in the area where cracks are formed, the dropping of catalyst layer from electrolytic membrane due to swelling of electrolytic membrane is prevented. Hence the performance decrement of membrane electrode assembly can be prevented and power generation efficiency can be improved without producing big stress in the film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagrams explaining the state of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Cracks (13)    Gas permeation layer (15)    Fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - A raw-material sheet (2) contains scattered water-soluble highly rigid materials (1), and has higher rigidity than the material of gas-diffusion layer.    USE - Raw-material sheet is used for gas-diffusion layers of fuel cells (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The raw-material sheet provides gas-diffusion layers which do not undergo curvature when several sheets of electric-power generation elements are pressurized and laminated. There is no deviation in lamination surface with a collector. The sheet provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the raw-material sheet.    Highly rigid material (1)    Raw-material sheet (2)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode terminal (3) penetrated with a through hole in cover (14), that is extended from electrode bundle and protruded in exterior of battery cell (2). An insulating seal portion (6) is provided for detaining electrode terminal by providing detent portion formed in cover and small-hole portion (8). A weak portion (20) is provided in the region between the electrode terminal of insulating seal portion, and small-hole portion.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the weak portion is provided in the region between the electrode terminal of insulating seal portion, and small-hole portion, the generation of crack around electrode terminal can be prevented even if excessive tightening torque is inputted while screwing fastener with respect to electrode terminal so that the sealing performance of electrode terminal can be improved. Hence, performance of lithium ion secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery cell (2)    Electrode terminal (3)    Insulating seal portion (6)    Small-hole portion (8)    Cover (14)    Weak portion (20)
NOVELTY - The rack has accommodation division portion (2) comprising box (20) and a tray (21). The air conditioner (30,31,221) is arranged inside the box and a front open portion (200) is provided to remove the tray from the box. A flange portion (213) is provided to close the front open portion, when the tray is accommodated in the box.    USE - Rack for accommodating electrical storage apparatus such as battery and capacitor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the rack is improved and the danger is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the accommodation division portion.    Accommodation division portion (2)    Box (20)    Tray (21)    Air conditioner (30,31,221)    Front open portion (200)    Flange portion (213)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming MEA (3), gas permeation layers (4,4',6') and separator (7). The projecting edge (1a) of electrolytic membrane (1) is folded and changed, and the bending position is maintained. The separator, lower gas permeation layers, MEA and upper gas permeation layer are accommodated in order in the molding die. The resin in injected into the MEA accommodated in molding die. The gasket is molded to periphery of MEA and gas permeation layer such that fuel cell is formed.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The projecting edge is lifted by resin pressure in case of injection molding and outer surface of gasket is faced such that cross leak path is formed and the durability of fuel cell is increased effectively with simple manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gasket molded within molding die.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Protruding edge of electrolytic membrane (1a)    Catalyst layer of cathode side (2)    Gas permeation layers (4.4',6')    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing one end of separator (4A,4B) to axial center (1) to start winding. A laminated structure (20A) maintained with metal foil is wound by metallic lithium after winding the separator to one round. The winding of negative electrode plate (3) and positive electrode plate (2) are performed after winding the laminated structure. Another laminated structure (20B) separated apart from laminated structure (20A) is wound after completing winding of electrode plates.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode group for lithium ion capacitors used as auxiliary power supply for motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the two laminated structures are positioned apart within electrode group, the winding tight bundle property of electrode group can be maintained. Hence the drop-off of active material mixture from electrode can be prevented and disconnection of separators at the middle of winding is prevented. Since the bending intensity of laminated structure is high, the generation of wrinkle is eliminated. Therefore, the reliability of the capacitor is improved without impairing in safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing illustrating winding of electrode group.    Axial center (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separator (4A,4B)    Laminated structures (20A,20B)
NOVELTY - A supply unit supplies the positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3). The supply unit supplies the laminated structures (20A,20B) with metal foil. A rotation unit rotates the axial center (1), while mounting the laminated structure with axial center. The positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are winded through separators (4A,4B) focusing on axial center, so that the laminated structure is positioned on positive electrode plate, in insulated state.    USE - Winding apparatus for use in production of electrode group of lithium ion capacitor used in power supply of moving object such as motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and wind-power electricity generation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mass-productivity of electrode group is achieved. The negative electrode active material occludes the lithium ion easily. The winding tight bundle property of electrode group can be maintained efficiently and the drop-off of active material mixture from electrode group can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view showing the state before winding the electrode group.    Axial center (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separators (4A,4B)    Laminated structures (20A,20B)
NOVELTY - An earth-leakage detector (50) has one end connected with connection port (30) for external power supply. A cable portion (48) has one end connected to vehicle side connector (42) that is connected with the charging opening structure (10), and has another end attached detachably to other end of the detector. The cable portion has a prohibition mechanism which prohibits the connection of the one-end of the cable portion with respect to the connection port.    USE - Charging cable for vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cable portion is attached detachably to earth-leakage detector, the charging cable can be carried conveniently. The earth-leakage detector and cable portion can be separated and the connection of the cable with respect to the connection port via earth-leakage detector can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the charging of vehicle from external power supply using charging cable.    Charging opening structure (10)    Connection port (30)    Vehicle side connector (42)    Cable portion (48)    Earth-leakage detector (50)
NOVELTY - Lithium sulfide is reacted with compound chosen from phosphorus sulfide, germanium disulfide, silicon sulfide and boron sulfide, to produce amorphous solid electrolyte which is heated and crystallized in solvent, to obtain solid electrolyte.    USE - Manufacture of solid electrolyte used for lithium cell (both claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, portable information terminal, domestic electric power storage apparatus, electric vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell comprising solid electrolyte has improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium cell, which is provided with an electrolyte layer including solid electrolyte, positive electrode including solid electrolyte and negative electrode including solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The heat radiation structure has cells (2) that are accommodated in storage container (11). The insulating heat radiating elements (12B,12C) are arranged between each cell and storage container for radiating the heat from the container.    USE - Heat radiation structure of assembled battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be radiated efficiently from the container so that the cells can be cooled, hence the increase in temperature of the battery can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (2)    Heat radiating structure (3)    Assembled battery (10)    Storage container (11)    Insulating heat radiating elements (12B,12C)
NOVELTY - A layered form of catalyst ink containing a dispersion medium, an electrolyte and a catalyst is formed, and a layered ink is obtained (S130). The formed layered ink is provided (S140) in a sealed space, and pressure of sealed space is fluctuated (S150). Thus, a catalyst electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst electrode for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode is manufactured with suppressed inhibition of circulation of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of catalyst electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of base material (S110)    Formation of catalyst ink (S120)    Formation of layered ink (S130)    Provision of layered ink to sealed space (S140)    Fluctuation of pressure (S150)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has several cooling passages (9) that are provided parallely with respect to outer surface of battery module (2). The cooling efficiency of cooling passages connected to upstream of refrigerant supply channel (5) facing battery module is more than cooling efficiency of cooling passages connected to downstream of refrigerant supply channel.    USE - Assembled battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling efficiency of cooling passages connected to upstream of refrigerant supply channel is more than cooling passages connected to downstream of refrigerant supply channel, each battery module can be cooled efficiently so that the increase in the circulation resistance of refrigerant can be suppressed. Hence, uniform cooling of battery module can be achieved can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery module (2)    Battery holder (3)    Refrigerant supply channel (5)    Cooling passage (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding positive-negative electrode boards through separator (4) so as to form electrode group (7), and arranging lead sheets (2a,3a) in aluminum foil (W1) and copper foil (W3) respectively. A front-end of lead sheet (3a) and laminated case is joined to electrode current collection ring (6), while front-end of lead sheet (2a) is joined to electrode current collection ring (5). A container (8) is sealed after accommodating electrode group (7) and collection rings in container, and then conductive connection of copper foils is performed.    USE - Method of manufacturing lithium ion capacitor for electrical storage device such as lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery of motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the lithium ion capacitor can be improved, the life time of the capacitor can be prolonged reliably, and the manufacturing process of the lithium ion capacitor can be carried out efficiently. The internal resistance of the capacitor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead sheets (2a,3a)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode current collection ring (5)    Negative electrode current collection ring (6)    Electrode group (7)    Container (8)    Aluminum foil (W1)    Positive electrode active material mixture (W2)    Copper foil (W3)    Negative electrode active material mixture (W4)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing electric power generation test, open-circuit electric potential maintenance test, electric potential scanning test for accelerating the chemical deterioration of polymer electrolyte membrane, oxidation corrosion of the constituent of the electrode, reduction of the catalyst activity surface area of electrode. The lifetime of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is judged based on the observed power density of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell, ohmic resistance, and the catalyst activity surface area of the electrode.    USE - Lifetime accelerated test method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used in lifetime accelerated testing of generator used in moving objects, motor vehicle, and cogeneration applications.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the structural portion of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be simulated with high precision and high speed. The lifetime evaluation of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the cyclic voltammogram recorded during lifetime accelerated test method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a flow-path block (90) provided between a fuel cell stack (14) and an ejector (50). The flow-path block includes an inlet-port (120a) into which a diffuser (100) is inserted, and an exit port (120b) connected to a fuel gas supply communicating hole (76a). The position of a reactive-gas jet nozzle (116) of ejector and the fuel gas supply communicating hole of end plate (62b) is shifted mutually with respect to the lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The introduction of dew condensation water in the fuel cell stack, is prevented, while performing distribution supply of reactive gas uniformly and reliably at each electric power generation cell in fuel cell stack. The electrical power generation performance of the fuel cell stack is maintained steadily. The number of components of fuel cell system is reduced, and the assembling cost of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the principle portion of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Ejector (50)    End plate (62b)    Fuel gas supply communicating hole (76a)    Flow-path block (90)    Diffuser (100)    Reactive-gas jet nozzle (116)    Inlet-port (120a)    Exit port (120b)
NOVELTY - A solvent, sulfide-type solid electrolyte material containing sulfur component, and binder polymer having combinable double bond are mixed, and the sulfur component in the sulfide-type solid electrolyte material and the double bond of the binder polymer are subjected to joint process, to form slurry. The solid electrolyte layer is formed using the obtained slurry.    USE - Manufacture of solid electrolyte layer used for forming all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides solid electrolyte layer with excellent flexibility, workability and lithium-ion-conduction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode layer;    (2) manufacture of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery;    (3) solid electrolyte layer;    (4) electrode layer; and    (5) all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flow chart of manufacturing method of solid electrolyte layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has electrode group having positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3) in which active material mixtures (W2,W4) are coated by copper foil (W3). The copper foil has tab formation portion that is formed in width direction of perforated formation portion, and perforated formation portion in which several through holes are formed. A positive-negative electrode board has region of smaller thickness, which is formed in edge region of the perforated formation portion.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for electrical storage device such as lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery of motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the lithium ion capacitor can be improved and the utilization efficiency of the capacitor can be improved reliably. The life time of the capacitor can be prolonged and the internal resistance of the capacitor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) plate electrode; and    (2) manufacturing method of plate electrode of lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top views of the lithium ion capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Positive electrode lead sheet (2a)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Positive electrode active material mixture (W2)    Copper foil (W3)    Negative electrode active material mixture (W4)
NOVELTY - The device has positive electrode plates (3) and negative electrode plates (6) that are formed on both surfaces of collector (1,4). The electrolyte solution (9) is injected in the recessed portion (21) which is formed along the side of accommodation portion (15). A projection portion (22) of cleavage tool (20) is fitted in the recessed portion.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cleavage tool can be fitted in the recessed portion so that gas can be discharge from the recessed portion through the cleavage tool, hence the deformation of the electrical storage box can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1,4)    Positive electrode plates (3)    Negative electrode plates (6)    Electrolyte solution (9)    Accommodation portion (15)    Cleavage tool (20)    Recessed portion (21)    Projection portion (22)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a current collection terminal with edge portions formed so that the non-formation portions of positive/negative electrode active material layer are protruded from negative/positive electrodes respectively. The positive and negative electrode current collection terminals are connected to non-formation portions respectively. A winding electrode structure (20) is arranged on non-formation portions so as to contact with positive electrode current collector foil (32) and negative electrode current collector foil.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery used in personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The constant salt concentration of active material of electrode structure can be maintained and the performance of the secondary battery can be increased. The internal resistance of the secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the conventional and present secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover (14)    Winding electrode structure (20)    Positive electrode current collector foil (32)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains manganese-containing lithium transition metal composite oxide and borosilicate glass containing zinc oxide.    USE - Electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the electrode active material has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A compound-material coated portion and non-coated portion of positive electrode and negative electrode containing polyvinylidene fluoride or its derivative as binder is compressed after compound-material coating process, to form electrode. The compound-material coated portion is heated before performing the compression process.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium-ion secondary battery having electrode compound-material layer with excellent adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - The converter (1) has auxiliary power supply (1-1) including alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) charger (1-2), lithium ion battery (1-3), DC/DC converter (1-4), automatic overcurrent crossing gate (1-7) arranged inside a metal casing (1-6) accommodated in under-floor storage space of rear side of vehicle. The auxiliary power supply is charged using a plug-in electrical power socket.    USE - Plug-in hybrid converter for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption efficiency of the vehicle can be improved and battery charging burden of the engine can be reduced, by using the auxiliary power supply. The consumption amount of petrol can be reduced significantly, by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plug-in hybrid converter.    Plug-in hybrid converter (1)    Auxiliary power supply (1-1)    AC/DC charger (1-2)    Lithium ion battery (1-3)    DC/DC converter (1-4)    Metal casing (1-6)    Automatic overcurrent crossing gate (1-7)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer (50) has a reforming reaction section (5) filled with modification catalyst (6) of fuel gas which is mixed with hydrocarbon type raw fuel (F) and water vapor. A burner (7) heats the burner combustion space (8) formed adjacent to reforming reaction section. A heat insulating element (9) is arranged so as to surround the burner combustion space, having chlorine content equal to or less than 20ppm-w.    USE - Fuel reformer of fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material corrosion amount of heat exchanger or piping arranged below the burner of fuel reformer can be suppressed effectively. The fuel cell electric power generation system can be driven stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electric power generation system;    (2) pre-processing method of fuel reformer; and    (3) pre-processing method of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reforming reaction section (5)    Modification catalyst (6)    Burner (7)    Burner combustion space (8)    Heat insulating element (9)    Fuel reformer (50)    Hydrocarbon type raw fuel (F)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic bath comprises bottom plate (1) which is parallel equipped below container, top plate (8) which is in parallel equipped above container, container (6) in which corresponding positions of bottom plate and top plate are connected by bolt (9), first cushion sheet (2) which is horizontally paved on upper side of bottom plate, metallic foil which is horizontally paved on upper surface of first cushion sheet, and standard fuel battery electrode which is equipped between metallic foil and container.    USE - Electrolytic bath for preparing surface nanometer catalyst of standard fuel battery electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic bath has simple structure, convenient dismounting, low manufacture cost, big superficial area for standard fuel battery, and uniform current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic bath comprises bottom plate (1) which is parallel equipped below container, top plate (8) which is in parallel equipped above container and in which center is equipped with opening form which reference capacitance and opposite electrode are placed in container (6) in which corresponding positions of bottom plate and top plate are connected by bolt (9), first cushion sheet (2) which is horizontally paved on upper side of bottom plate, metallic foil which is horizontally paved on upper surface of first cushion sheet, and standard fuel battery electrode which is equipped between metallic foil and container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolytic bath.    Bottom plate (1)    First cushion sheet (2)    Container (6)    Top plate (8)    Bolt (9)
NOVELTY - The proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate has several flow channels (4) that are provided between a reaction gas inlet (1) and a reaction gas outlet (2). The depth of the flow channel is set to predetermined value. The width of the flow channel is narrowed at the end portion.    USE - Proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The flow channels are provided between reaction gas inlet and reaction gas outlet such that the width of the flow channel is narrowed at the end portion. Hence the driving force in the flow channel can be maintained stably. The water discharging efficiency can be improved. The fuel cell operations can be performed stably. The manufacturing cost of the proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate.    Reaction gas inlet (1)    Reaction gas outlet (2)    Flow channels (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has an inner annular guide plate (1) mounted between battery modules at an air inlet of power battery pack (2). The triangular air-exhaust guide plates (5) are mounted between modules at an air outlet. A T-shaped guide plate (3) is mounted in a position under battery module at air inlet and above a middle portion of battery pack. A rhombic guide plate (4) is mounted between modules, at a position lower than middle portion of pack, and above modules at air outlet. A gap maintained between modules is gradually reduced from upstream to downstream position.    USE - Heat dissipation structure of cylindrical power battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cold air entered into the battery modules through the inlet annular guide plate, removes away the heat generated by the batteries during the heat exchange operation. The heat dissipation of each battery module is attained effectively, and the batteries are mounted conveniently mounted in the heat dissipation structure. The heat dissipation structure is manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat dissipation structure of power battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    Inner annular guide plate (1)    Power battery pack (2)    T-shaped guide plate (3)    Rhombic guide plate (4)    Triangular air-exhaust guide plate (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the voltage of a single cell at a lower protection layer. An equalizing circuit and an overcharge protection circuit are closed, when the measured voltage is greater than the respective preset values. The data is recorded while analyzing a cell replacement solution. A compensation circuit and the overcharge protection circuit are closed, when the measured voltage is lower than respective preset values while analyzing cell replacement solution. A CAN bus controller is provided in an upper-layer management circuit of battery.    USE - Management method of power battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power battery is protected efficiently from overcharge, over-discharge and over current. The state-of-charge (SOC) value of the power battery can be estimated accurately, and the CAN bus communication can be realized. The state of each cell in the power battery pack is recognized accurately, and the voltage of the battery pack is compensated when the single cell is protected. The supply of voltage to the whole vehicle system is stabilized, and the stability and reliability of the integrated performance of the power battery pack are improved. The service lifetime of the power battery is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power battery management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the power battery management process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a mixed unit in which a lead-acid battery unit and an organic double electric layer super capacitor are directly connected in parallel. Several mixed units are connected in series to form a 12V mixed power supply unit.    USE - Power supply device integrated with lead-acid battery unit and super capacitor, used in electric bicycle, electric motorcycle, golf cart, car starter and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The need of any control element between the super capacitor and the lead-acid battery can be eliminated. The lead-acid battery has voltage limiting protection in the parallel-connected super capacitor, so that the super capacitor does not need a voltage limiting protection element. The super capacitor shares high-power pulse discharge for the lead-acid battery, so the lead-acid battery is prevented from high-current impact, and the service life of the lead-acid battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power supply device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motor (2) which is provided in the vehicle chassis (1) for driving the vehicle. An electric generator (4) generates power and a power storage (3) stores power supply in sequence. The motor, electric generator and the power storage are electrically connected. The electric generator is connected with the impeller (5) for generating power in rotary manner.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle with simple structure, easy realization and reduced manufacturing cost is achieved such that far-distance traveling with energy saving effect is guaranteed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle chassis.    Vehicle chassis (1)    Motor (2)    Power storage (3)    Electric generator (4)    Impeller (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has temperature sensor arranged in battery module of battery pack. The top, bottom and side spaces are formed between the respective upper, bottom and side surfaces of battery pack, and the upper, bottom and side surfaces of battery case. Heating element is arranged in battery case, and the air doors are provided on battery case. A fan is mounted in battery case with respect to secondary air door so as to form acute angle between fan and the air door. A control unit is electrically connected to the air doors, fan, heating element and temperature sensor.    USE - Heat exchange structure of power battery case for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production cost of the heat exchange structure can be simplified, the heat exchange structure can be operated conveniently, and the performance of the battery can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat exchange structure of power battery case.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an electric load connected to a power electric output of a fuel cell (11). An oxygen supply system includes an oxygen reservoir (15) connected to an electric generator (10) and an electrolyzer (16). The electrolyzer is connected to an electric energy source e.g. photovoltaic source, and a water supply source. A compressor (20) compresses hydrogen before hydrogen is stored on a hydrogen reservoir.    USE - Electric power supply system for a vehicle i.e. marine vehicle (claimed) such as boat, sailboat and personal watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The system supplies the energy produced by the fuel cell to electric or electronic equipments in an effective manner. The system ensures that the vehicle can be operated in zone or sites without generating pollution in a silent manner, in which the internal combustion engine is not possible to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying fuel and combustible to an edge of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric power supply system.    Electric power supply system (1)    Electric generator (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Oxygen reservoir (15)    Electrolyzer (16)    Compressor (20)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to fuel cell catalysts, particularly to a catalyst for a fuel cell cathode, as well as to a method of preparing the said catalyst. The invention describes a catalyst for a fuel cell cathode which contains an alloy of palladium and a metal selected from cobalt, chromium, vanadium, silver, copper, gold, platinum or their mixture, on a carbon support. The catalyst is distinguished by that it also contains amorphised carbon in the following ratio of components in wt %: palladium 5.0-20.0; metal of mixture of metals 1.5-11.0; amorphised carbon 1.0-3.0; carbon support - the rest, with atomic ratio of metals in the alloy to metal or mixture of metals equal to (1.0-1.8):(0.55-1.0).Described also is a method of preparing the said catalyst for a fuel cell cathode, involving ultrasonic dispersion of a carbon support and at least one precursor of palladium and a metal selected from cobalt, chromium, vanadium, silver, copper, gold, platinum or their mixture in an organic solvent medium, extraction of the catalyst and its thermal treatment in an inert atmosphere at 700-900 degrees C.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Catalyst with high activity and which is resistant to corrosion when using proton-exchange polymer electrolytes in hydrogen-air fuel cells is obtained. 5 cl, 2 tbl, 3 dwg, 5 ex
NOVELTY - The apparatus has vehicle shock absorber (152) having a damper tube which is telescopically mounted within a dust tube for oscillating translational movement (151). A magnet (154) is coupled to the dust tube or the damper tube. A coil (156) is coupled to another dust or damper tube to achieve relative translational movement between the magnet and the coil inducing a current in the coil.    USE - Energy harvesting apparatus for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and vehicles powered by fuel cell or diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the shock absorber provides flexible and damped resonance to vertical motion between the vehicles sprung and unsprung masses, the vertical motion is limited and stabilized which result in providing comfortable ride to the passengers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view/block diagram of the energy harvesting system.    Energy harvesting mechanism (150)    Oscillating translational movement (151)    Vehicle shock absorber (152)    Magnet (154)    Coil (156)
NOVELTY - A composite composition comprises: a substrate having nanoparticles of a metal deposited on it. The substrate comprises at least one graphite particle, carbon nanotube, carbon fiber, and carbon buckyball; and has a nanoparticulate structure with at least one dimension that is less than 100 nm. The deposited metal nanoparticle is in size of 0.5-3.5 nm.    USE - As catalysts for chemical reactions, fuel cell, supercapacitor and battery components.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is economical and relatively easy to prepare; provide a simple way of controlling metal nanoparticle formation on any substrate which is of the utmost importance for the performance of any industrial catalyst or electrocatalyst based on supported metals.
NOVELTY - The frame (308) comprises an electrode stack (301) having a film-like packaging, from which two conductors (302, 303) are guided, where the frame is designed in such a way that the frame is rigidly and materially connected to the packaging of a galvanic cell by a hot seal process during the production of the cell without the addition of additional materials. The frame has structures, which support a concise alignment of the cells equipped with the frame during the construction of a cell block. The frame includes breakthroughs for the implementation of tie rods during cell block construction.    USE - Frame for a galvanic cell, which is useful in electric or hybrid vehicles, where the galvanic cell is flatly and rectangularly built cells such as battery cells and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The frame can be simply structured with high mechanical strength and low material use, and effectively protects against mechanical influences and environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing a galvanic cell; and    (2) a method for the construction of a block made of several galvanic cells with a frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an explosion view of a galvanic cell.    Electrode stack (301)    Conductors (302, 303)    Electrode bundles (304, 305)    Parts of a packaging film (306, 307)    Frame. (308)
NOVELTY - The system has electric compressor (3) that rotationally drives compressor (3c) with electric motor (3m), compresses air and supplies compressed air to internal combustion engine (7). A turbine (2t) driven with exhaust gas from internal combustion engine, drives generator (2g). An electrical storage unit (12) electrically stores electricity generated with turbine generator (2) and supplies electricity to electric compressor. The exhaust gas purification catalyst portion (10) is arranged in an exhaust gas flow path (8a) between internal combustion engine and turbine.    USE - Supercharging and exhaust gas purification system of internal combustion engine such as petrol engine and diesel engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of exhaust gas purification catalyst can be reduced and fall of transient response property can be prevented. The restrictions on equipment layout can be reduced and exhaust gas energy can be exploited efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the supercharging and exhaust gas purification system.    Turbine generator (2)    Generator (2g)    Turbine (2t)    Electric compressor (3)    Compressor (3c)    Electric motor (3m)    Internal combustion engine (7)    Exhaust gas flow path (8a)    Exhaust gas purification catalyst portion (10)    Electrical storage unit (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes an ECU (40) starting the fuel cut of the engine (10) at time of accelerator pedal release during vehicle driving, The ECU then completes the fuel cut and restarts fuel injection operation in the engine if the rotational speed of the engine falls to the fuel cut recovery rotational speed. The ECU also lowers the fuel cut recovery rotational speed at time of reviving motive power using an exhaust heat recovery apparatus, preferably a Rankine cycle system (20), to a value lower than the recovery rotation speed at non-revival of motive power.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery apparatus-mounted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Depression of engine rotational speed after accelerator-off becomes loss, improving tolerance against engine stalling. Continuation time of fuel cut can be extended, improving engine fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an exhaust heat recovery apparatus-mounted vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (10)    Automatic transmission (16)    Lock-up clutch (16c)    Rankine cycle system (20)    ECU (40)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a temperature-measurement contact part (18) provided between a pair of ends of conductive thin films (11, 12). Another pair of ends of the conductive thin films is equipped with external connection points (20, 21) of a thermocouple. A pair of compensating wires (13, 14) is connected with the external connection points. Another thermocouple is provided with a pair of metal wires (15, 16) comprising another temperature-measurement contact part (19). The compensating wires and the metal wires are made of same material.    USE - Temperature-measurement element for use in a temperature measurement device (claimed) to measure temperature of a thin-film-shaped object in an electronic device, a chemical-analysis apparatus, and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thermocouple is provided with the pair of metal wires comprising the temperature-measurement contact, thus preventing the damage caused to the thermocouple by excessive force, easily obtaining sufficient intensity, measuring exact temperature of the thin-film-shaped object, improving performance and quality of the electronic device and the fuel cell, and reducing size of a chemical-analysis apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature measurement device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Temperature-measurement element (1)    Conductive thin films (11, 12)    Compensating wires (13, 14)    Metal wires (15, 16)    Temperature-measurement contact parts (18, 19)    External connection points (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has fuel cell (2) that produces electric power by supplying reactive gas. A gas-liquid separator (7) separates moisture content from gas. A drain flow path (23) provided with filter (8) for filtering foreign material, connects gas-liquid separator and drain valve (9) discharging moisture content. A bypass flow path (24) reroutes filter for connecting upstream and downstream of filter. A differential pressure operation valve (10) provided in bypass flow path opens and closes bypass flow path according to upstream and downstream pressure difference.    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bypass flow path is opened and closed according to pressure difference in upstream and downstream of filter, normal operation of fuel cell system can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Gas-liquid separator (7)    Filter (8)    Drain valve (9)    Differential pressure operation valve (10)    Drain flow path (23)    Bypass flow path (24)
NOVELTY - The battery element (10) has a negative electrode active material layer (122) containing carbon material on the surface of the negative electrode collector (121). An additional layer (14) comprising lithium containing titanium oxide is formed on the surface of the negative electrode active material layer. The average particle diameter of the lithium containing titanium oxide is 0.5-10 mu m.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The direct current resistance can be reduced and the output characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery element of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Additional layer (14)    Negative electrode collector (121)    Negative electrode active material layer (122)
NOVELTY - A compressor (34) pumps the oxidizing agent gas that passes the membrane humidifier (32) towards the fuel cell stack (12). A heat exchanger (36) adjusts the oxidizing agent gas pumped from compressor to a temperature appropriate to fuel cell stack. A return flow path (38) connected upstream of the membrane humidifier is provided in the path branching between the heat exchanger and the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of membrane humidifier is prevented efficiently, and favorable electric power generation performance is realizable with simple structure.    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)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Membrane humidifier (32)    Compressor (34)    Heat exchanger (36)    Return flow path (38)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor arranged in a wheel inner side or vicinity of a driving wheel. A wind-powered generator structure supplies electric power to the electric motor. A ventilation path (8) has a gas/air volume adjustment structure where the generator structure changes flow of wind (3) from outside of the vehicle. A windmill (13) is arranged in the ventilation path. A storage battery outputs electric power that is conserved and generated by the wind-powered generator structure. The adjustment structure is formed of a partition plate (18).    USE - Electric vehicle such as hybrid type motor vehicle e.g. car (From drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The wind-powered generator structure can effectively use wind that is generated during running of the vehicle, thus providing energy saving effect of the vehicle, and hence increasing drivable distance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ventilation path part in derivation of traveling airflow.    Wind (3)    Ventilation path (8)    Windmill (13)    Partition plate (18)    Traveling airflow guidance control board (20)    Rotating shaft (21)
NOVELTY - The mobile device comprises a printed circuit board (160) having a contact (162) that is formed with respect to a keyboard. A fuel cell assembly comprises a fuel cell (310) which is located between the keyboard and the printed circuit board. A fuel cell has a membrane and an aperture (132) that is formed corresponding to the contact. A tank stores the fuel for the fuel cell. A pipe connects the tank with the fuel cell and the fuel cell performs ventilation through the keyboard.    USE - Mobile device such as personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone and wireless data device.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the mobile device can be extended by the fuel cell assembly, and the ventilation operation can be performed effectively while facilitating less heat dissipation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of keyboard having fuel cell membrane.    Aperture (132)    Circuit board (160)    Contact (162)    Fuel cell (310)    Key web (320)
NOVELTY - The main structure (12) has a stack (13) that is arranged in center tunnel (34) provided between driver's seat (36) and front passenger seat (37) to generate electricity with hydrogen and oxygen. A tunnel front portion (44) is extended in the center of the floor panel (33). A buffer mechanism in tunnel front portion is provided ahead of stack to absorb load and to product stack during head-on collision. A tunnel rear portion is provided to generate reaction force with respect to load while accommodating stack in stack storage structure (16).    USE - Vehicle main structure of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tunnel rear portion is provided to generate reaction force with respect to load while accommodating stack in stack storage structure such that the load absorption efficiency is increased at the time of head-on collision by the buffer mechanism of the tunnel front portion and the length of the tunnel front portion is reduced. The stack is protected efficiently from the load at the time of head-on collision even if stack is arranged in the downward center tunnel of the instrument panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle main structure.    Main structure (12)    Stack (13)    Stack storage structure (16)    Floor panel (33)    Center tunnel (34)    Driver's seat (36)    Front passenger seat (37)    Tunnel front portion (44)
NOVELTY - A cooling water circuit (10) has a radiator (12) to discharge heat of cooling water circulated between engine (1) and radiator. The Rankine cycle (20) has a heater (22) to recover heat of cooling water. An expander (23) outputs motive power by expanding refrigerant heated with recovered heat. A condenser (24) discharges heat of refrigerant after expansion, to condense refrigerant. One of the fans (2,3) that ventilate condenser and radiator, respectively, is controlled by fan control unit (4), when temperature of cooling water is lower than preset temperature.    USE - Waste heat recovery system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of waste heat recovery system can be improved, by reducing the amount of heat discharged from radiator to external air, while increasing amount of heat recovered by Rankine cycle and achieving more motive power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the waste heat recovery system mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Fans (2,3)    Fan control unit (4)    Cooling water circuit (10)    Radiator (12)    Ranking cycle (20)    Heater (22)    Expander (23)    Condenser (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrical storage apparatus (11) connected with a main power supply (15) i.e. battery, and connected to a series circuit. A control circuit (61) is connected to a main power supply voltage detection circuit (27). A main power supply internal resistance value (Rb) in the main power supply is calculated from an electrical storage part internal resistance value (Rc). A determination is made that the main power supply is deteriorated when the main power supply internal resistance value is greater than an internal resistance value.    USE - Power supply device i.e. auxiliary power supply, for supplying electric power to a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can make a deterioration judgment of the main power supply by utilizing the main power supply voltage detection circuit and electric current detection circuit, thus avoiding the need of a voltage sensor and a current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main power supply internal resistance value (Rb)    Electrical storage part internal resistance value (Rc)    Electrical storage apparatus (11)    Main power supply (15)    Main power supply voltage detection circuit (27)    Control circuit (61)
NOVELTY - The socket (25) has an engagement hole (26c) in which bolt (22) is engaged. The nut runner is engaged with tool engaging portion (26d) of inner side socket (26). The leg portion of nut holder rotates with respect to inner side socket. The relative rotation of inner side socket and outer side socket (27) is controlled by controlling the position of inner and outer side sockets along axial direction. A latching unit permits the relative rotation of inner side socket and outer side socket when bolt is engaged with engagement hole of inner side socket.    USE - Socket for rotary tool such as nut runner used in battery exchange device used for exchanging battery of vehicle (all claimed) such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery fixing device can be easily rotated between locked state and unlocked state, using the nut runner. The time required for exchanging battery of vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery exchange device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the socket.    Bolt (22)    Socket (25)    Inner side socket (26)    Engagement hole (26c)    Tool engaging portion (26d)    Outer side socket (27)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a top cover (1) fixed with an electric generator (2). A rotor of the electric generator is provided with a fan blade group (3) i.e.axial symmetric structure, and an electricity transmitting wire on the electric generator is connected with a rectifier (6). The rectifier is connected with a vehicle storage battery (7), and the fan blade group is provided with blade handles (4). An air inlet panel is provided in a front part of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can ensure that wind power passing a vehicle housing in vehicle running process or wind power entering the vehicle from a front air inlet panel is converted into electric energy that can be utilized for vehicle starting and night illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.    Top cover (1)    Electric generator (2)    Fan blade group (3)    Blade handles (4)    Rectifier (6)    Vehicle storage battery (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has an end plate body provided with a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet and a through hole, where the end plate body is made of an insulating composite material containing a corrosion resistant polymer resin and a glass fiber. The fuel inlet, the fuel outlet and the through hole are formed penetrating through the end plate body. A conducting strip is arranged on an inner lateral face of the end plate body, and is made of a conducting material. The end plate body, the conducting strip, the fuel inlet, the fuel outlet and the through hole are integrated to form a single structure.    USE - End plate structure for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an end plate structure for a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The chassis (2) has a battery box (4) fixed in a battery tank (3). An opening is formed in an integral structure. The battery box is locked by oil and air locking devices (8) or manual locking devices. The oil and air lockers are equipped with extension poles (8-1) that are formed on tank holes of four edges of the battery tank and box holes of four edges of the battery box to lock the battery box. An edge of a control box (5) is coupled with oil and air compressors by an oil pipe (6) and an air pipe (7) and another edge is connected with joints (8-2, 8-3) on tails of the oil and air lockers.    USE - Chassis for a motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The chassis has simple structure, firm fixation of battery box, convenient exchange, balanced gravity centre of vehicle, better safety and standard power supply, and is easy to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a chassis for a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle chassis (2)    Battery tank (3)    Battery box (4)    Control box (5)    Oil pipe (6)    Air pipe (7)    Oil and air locking devices (8)    Extension poles (8-1)    Joints (8-2, 8-3)
NOVELTY - The device has a tubular double-layer quartz glass tube, and edges of a top part and a bottom part of an outer wall of the double-layer quartz glass tube are respectively provided with an inlet tube and an outlet tube. The inlet tube and the outlet tube are connected with a chamber body between an inner wall and the outer wall. An infrared heating rod is inserted in the double-layer quartz glass tube. A bottom end of the infrared heating rod is provided with an insulating plug, and is inserted in the double-layer quartz glass tube by the insulating plug.    USE - Solution heating device for a fuel cell testing system.    ADVANTAGE - The solution at the inner wall and between the inner and outer walls of the double-layer quartz glass tube is heated through the infrared radiation, so that the heating heat radiation loss is avoided effectively, heating efficiency is improved, and energy is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solution heating device.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing graphite with carbon black, adding nano-inorganic oxide, cellulose and terpinol into the mixture, mixing and grinding completely to form the conductive adhesive, where nano-inorganic oxide is selected from one of nano-sized titanium dioxide, nano-sized zirconium oxide, nano-sized zinc oxide, nano-sized aluminum oxide and nano-sized silicon dioxide, and the cellulose is selected from ethyecellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose and polyethylene glycol.    USE - Conductive adhesive preparing method for a fuel cell, lithium-ion battery and a super-level capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the conversion efficiency of the full-solid dye-sensitized solar cell. The conductive porous film can acts as electrode material in fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries and super-level capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a conductive adhesive including a porous conductive film.
NOVELTY - A cathode has sequential lamination of a secondary catalyzing layer and a primary catalyzing layer on a conductive substrate layer. The primary catalyzing layer contains nickel type alloy catalyst (a). The secondary catalyzing layer contains mixture of nickel-type alloy catalyst (b) and polymer electrolyte.    USE - Cathode is used for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell using cathode has excellent catalytic activity, stability and reduced consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) manufacture of cathode.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an insulating diaphragm (4) provided between a positive collector set (2) and a negative collector set (3) to form independent core bodies. The independent core bodies are respectively connected with a stream guiding rod and a compression bolt of an electrode plate in parallel to be pressed in a tetragonal prism nylon casing (1) and to be soaked in an alkali electrolyte. A positive stream guiding post is connected to a bolt (7), and a negative stream guiding post is connected to another bolt (8).    USE - Super-large capacity capacitor for an electrical car traction.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high energy density, high power density, better reliability, prolonged service life, low manufacturing cost and easy assembling process, and resists low temperature and oscillation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a super-large capacity capacitor.    Tetragonal prism nylon casing (1)    Positive collector set (2)    Negative collector set (3)    Insulating diaphragm (4)    Bolts (7, 8)
NOVELTY - A platinum-bismuth (PtBi) intermetallic compound electrocatalyst (E1) is prepared by adding bismuth-contained precursor (0.1 mol), platinum-contained precursor (0.1 mol) and carbon powder into 1 mol/L hydrochloric acid solution (200 mL) at platinum to bismuth atom ratio of 1:1; adjusting pH to 3 using sodium hydroxide (5 mol/L) in water bath while stirring; adding reducing agent, reacting for 10 hours at 90 degrees C, and filtering to obtain intermetallic compound precursor; and heat treating precursor in reducing atmosphere at 300-600 degrees C for 2-6 hours to obtain desired electrocatalyst (E1).    USE - Method is used for preparation of platinum-bismuth (PtBi) intermetallic compound electrocatalyst (E1) is used for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepared compound (C1) has grain diameter of 3 nm; has excellent anti-methanol-poisoning oxygen reduction activity as well as electro-catalytic activity for formic acid oxidization; and has simple preparation, and is suitable for industrial production.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a complementary accumulator connected with an accumulator charging and power supply program-controlled device that is electrically connected with a charged battery. The power supply program-controlled device controls the complementary accumulator to provide power to a drive motor. A solar power supply device (3) and a wind energy generator (1) are positioned on a telescopic rod (10) that is retracted and installed in a body of the automobile.    USE - Wind energy and solar energy complementary electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile effectively utilizes natural meteorological resources of wind power and solar energy as energy for the electric automobile and controls power supply procedure by the complementary accumulator and the program-controlled device to ensure that the natural meteorological resources are effectively utilized, thus improving the continuity and stability of a power supply system of the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind energy and solar energy complementary electric automobile.    Wind energy generator (1)    Solar power supply device (3)    Telescopic rod (10)    Blade (12)    Solar panel (31)
NOVELTY - The reachable battery (100) has current collector plate (20,30) that contacts uncoated portions (11c,12c) of electrode plates (11,12) of a electrode assembly (10). The current collector plate has a protrusion which protrudes towards electrode assembly, and a laser welding line around a slit. The slit of width 0.1-0.3 mm is arranged in center of contact portion of current collector plate at predetermined angle with respect to direction of electrode assembly.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as large capacity battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slit prevents the transfer of heat battery provided during laser welding between contact portion of current collector plate and electrode uncoated portion, thus it is possible to concentrate laser heat during welding which improves welding efficiency. Also, a desirable reduction in length of the uncoated portion extending upward from the electrode assembly can be achieved, and area of electrode active material layer of electrode plate can be increased. Thus, improved capacity and power of battery can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrode plates (11,12)    Electrode uncoated portions (11c,12c)    Current collector plates (20,30)    Cap assembly (50)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a proton film comprises mixing a precursor of metal oxide, deionized water, organic solvent, an aqueous solution of inorganic acid, and an additive to obtain a sol; adding phosphoric acid, and stirring to obtain a mixed sol; carrying out immersing method or decompression filtering to mix the mixed sol to a porous substrate; and carrying out drying treatment or heating treatment.    USE - Method for the preparation of a proton film (claimed) used for fuel cell, super capacitor, and electrochemical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton film has improved chemical and mechanical stability, and is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has positive electrode (10) having polarizing electrode layer (10b) which is formed in collector (10a) consisting of metal foil. An insulation fiber layer (10c) consisting of three-dimensional structure including micro fibers bonded with resin particle, is formed on polarizing electrode layer (10b). A negative electrode (11) is provided with polarizing electrode layer (11b) which is formed on collector (11a). The electrodes are piled up with a capacitor element (15) for impregnating electrolyte solution.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor for back up power supply unit used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle or electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength and reliability of capacitor can be improved. The internal resistance can be restrained. The charge-and-discharge characteristic and durability of electrical double layer capacitor can be improved. The density of insulation fiber layer can be made uniform. The size of capacitor can be reduced. Large amount of electrolyte solution for drive can be maintained reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrical double layer capacitor.    Positive electrode (10)    Collectors (10a,11a)    Polarizing electrode layers (10b,11b)    Insulation fiber layer (10c)    Negative electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains component (a) containing rhodium, and component (b) having steam reforming function of acetaldehyde.    USE - Catalyst is used for forming gas containing hydrogen used in hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell for motor vehicles, from ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, high hydrogen selectivity, high ethanol conversion rate, and is manufactured economically with reduced usage amount of rhodium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves forming component (a) by impregnating alumina with rhodium-containing solution and sodium-containing solution simultaneously.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating apparatus (1) has a modification portion (2) having a modification catalyst, a heating portion (3) for heating modification portion, and a separation portion (4) having a hydrogen separation film capable of selectively permeating hydrogen from gas produced by modification portion. The portion (2) is separated into upstream portion capable of performing dehydrogenation and/or steam reforming reaction of fuel, and downstream portion capable of performing steam reforming reaction of methane and/or carbon monoxide produced by upstream portion.    USE - Apparatus is used for generating hydrogen used for fuel cell vehicle, from hydrocarbon fuel e.g. gasoline and ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generating apparatus has reduced size, and economically enables to generate hydrogen with high concentration at high yield within short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view and perspective view of hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (1)    Modification portion (2)    Heating portion (3)    Separation portion (4)
NOVELTY - A thermal storage body powder is manufactured by giving temperature gradient or heat cycle to raw material liquid which dissolves or disperses hydroxide source used as chemical thermal storage medium to water, and making crystal of hydroxide grow in hot section or hyperthermic phase of raw material liquid.    USE - Manufacture of thermal storage body powder used for chemical thermal storage apparatus for heating engine of motor vehicle, fuel cell, battery, hot-water supply apparatus, or heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method has little decline in reaction rate even if injection and extraction of heat are repeated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of chemical thermal storage apparatus; and    (2) a chemical thermal storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of thermal storage body powder production apparatus using temperature rising precipitating method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermal storage body powder production apparatus (1)    Raw material container (2)    Heater (3)    Cooler (4)    Circulation system (5)    Heat exchanger (6)
NOVELTY - The composite catalyst support comprises silicon carbide (SiC) nanopowder, inorganic nanowires, a composite of SiC nanopowder and SiC nanowires, and a proton conducting polymer in contact with the SiC nanopowder and the nanowires. A metal catalyst is disposed on the SiC nanopowder. The nanopowder and the nanowires are cross-linked by graphene sheets.    USE - The composite catalyst support is useful for a membrane electrode assembly in a hydrogen fuel cell or a direct methanol fuel cell (claimed), formic acid fuel cells, ethanol fuel cells or ethylene glycol fuel cells, and in lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors for generating anodes and cathodes, where the direct methanol fuel cells are useful in cellular phones, laptops, cameras and other consumer products and in automobile power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The composite catalyst support is economically and efficiently useful in membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell with high conversion efficiency, low pollution, light-weight design and high energy density and allows for the production of thinner electrodes, and thus reduces the resistance of the electrodes with increased catalytic activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows transmission electron micrograph images of graphitized silicon carbide nanopowder.
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery comprises an electrode assembly for producing electrical current, a case which accommodates electrical assembly and has an opening, and a cap assembly coupled to the case at opening. The cap assembly includes an interrupting plate (160) which deforms under increase in pressure within case such that current flowing from the electrode assembly is interrupted. The interrupting plate is formed using an alloy material including aluminum, magnesium and zinc.    USE - Rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, laptop computer and camcorder, and power supply for driving motor of hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery has excellent reliability, safety, and high-temperature degradation resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view illustrating separation of interrupting plate and breaking out.    Insulating component (145)    Sub-plate (147)    Lead component (150)    Interrupting plate (160)    Current blocking component (170)
NOVELTY - The trailer (100) has a rigid frame including angled supports coupled to end of vertical supports. The solar panels (148,150) including rigid frames coupled to the photovoltaic arrays. The fasteners are provided to fasten solar panels to vertical supports, when panels are in stored position and fasten solar panels to angled supports, when panels are in deployed position. The planar surfaces of photovoltaic arrays are orthogonal to the floor (110) in stored position and are arranged at an angle relative to floor in deployed position during fastening of solar panels.    USE - Power supply trailer attached to car, truck or other vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply trailer with solar panels can be quickly repositioned from stored positions to deployed positions, without increasing weight so that electric power generated by the solar panels is distributed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the power supply trailer.    Trailer (100)    Floor (110)    Wheel assembly (112)    Storage compartment (118)    Solar panels (148,150)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting operational information from the battery. The operational information is collected without removing the battery from the electric device. The operational information is compared to a degradation routine describing a property of the battery, and calculating a capacity of the battery. The voltage decay of the battery and change in a discharge function factor over the life of the battery are described by the degradation routine.    USE - Method for evaluating battery such as lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery in electric device such as aircraft and automobile (both claimed) such as gas-electric hybrid and fuel cell automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery is sensed and fluctuations in the rate of change of the voltage monitored. The fluctuations are compared to voltage decay profile for the battery, and determining a remaining charge of the battery based on the comparison. Determine the capacity and remaining charge of a battery without removing the battery from its electric device. A battery assembly with circuit or smart chip is provided for monitoring the capacity and remaining charge of a battery for predicting the premature battery failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of battery assembly.    Battery assembly (100)    Cover (102)    Case (104)    Data port (108)    Lid (110)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a synchronous motor generator (MG) that inputs and outputs power for driving the vehicle, and an inverter (11) that drives the synchronous motor generator. A buck-boost converter (31) is provided between a battery (22) and the inverter, and a smoothing capacitor (42) smoothes voltage between terminals of the inverter. A collision detector detects a collision of the vehicle, and a discharge control module controls the converter so that stored electric charge is discharged from the smoothing capacitor when the collision detector detects the collision of the vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge control module controls the buck-boost converter so that stored electric charge is discharged from the smoothing capacitor when the collision detector detects the collision of the vehicle, thus the stored electric charge can be securely discharged from the smoothing capacitor even when the failure of the inverter occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a discharge method of a smoothing capacitor in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric vehicle.    Motor generator (MG)    Electric vehicle (10)    Inverter (11)    Driving wheels (12a, 12b)    Battery (22)    Buck-boost converter (31)    Smoothing capacitor (42)
NOVELTY - The interior permanent magnet machine has rotor (104) which is configured to magnetically interact with stator, and is provided with an outer surface and poles defined by respective pole axes (150A,150B). The rotor barriers are provided within the rotor. The permanent ferrite magnets are disposed within rotor, so ferrite magnets are configured asymmetrically with respect to pole axes.    USE - Interior permanent magnet machine e.g. traction motor, magnetic device such as electrical motor for fuel cell and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a machine that reduces cogging and torque ripple, and achieves skewing of rotor magnet since permanent ferrite magnets are disposed within rotor, so ferrite magnets are configured asymmetrically with respect to pole axes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making an interior permanent magnet machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional diagram of interior permanent magnet machine.    Windings (102)    Rotor (104)    Magnets (110A)    Air pockets (125)    Axes (150A,150B)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (1000) has multiple secondary battery cells (1100) with electrodes (1130) on one side and a vent (1121) on the same side. A module frame (1200) coupled to the secondary battery cells, has vent holes in upper plate (1220) corresponding to the vents of secondary battery cells and has protrusions around the vent holes, protruding towards the vent. Each vent of battery cells is coupled to one of the protrusions of the module frame.    USE - Secondary battery module for use in electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The errors due to arrangement of secondary battery cells is prevented by coupling protrusions of module frame to the vents of secondary battery cells. Hence the reliability is improved and easy assembling of battery module is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (1000)    Secondary battery cell (1100)    Vent (1121)    Electrode (1130)    Module frame (1200)    Upper plate (1220)
NOVELTY - Secondary battery module (100) has connection terminals (120) that are electrically connected to electrode terminals of the unit batteries (110). The connection terminals have a major axis that extends along the length. A bus bar (130) electrically connecting the connection terminals, has contact surface parallel to a contact surface of each connection terminals. A fastening element (140) extending in a direction crossing the major axis of the connection terminals, fastens the connection terminals to the bus bar.    USE - Secondary battery module for use in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since high pressure is applied to the fastening element to couple the connection terminal to the bus bar, the contact resistance between the connection terminal and the bus bar is decreased. By controlling the spatial orientation of contact surfaces of connection terminal, the current collection efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (100)    Unit battery (110)    Connection terminal (120)    Bus bar (130)    Fastening element (140)
NOVELTY - A lithium-mixed metal oxide is heat-treated in presence of hydride, to form positive-electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode used in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used in portable phone, notebook personal computer and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides active material with excellent heat resistance. The battery has excellent charge-discharge capacity and high current discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-mixed metal oxide of formula: Li2MO3, is heat-treated in presence of hydride, to form positive-electrode active material.    M=Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co or Ni.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive-electrode active material;    (2) positive electrode, which contains active material; and    (3) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The electric storage device (10) has negative electrodes (15) that are arranged in the outermost portion of the electrode stack unit (12). The negative electrodes are formed as negative electrode mixture structure (26) including metal lithium foil (16), negative electrode current collector (23) and negative electrode mixture layer (24). The negative electrode mixture structure is accommodated in a bag-like separator (18) with sealed edges (18a).    USE - Electric storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor for use in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery, electric double layer capacitor, magnesium ion secondary battery, hybrid capacitor etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the negative electrode mixture structure is accommodated in a bag-like separator, the metal lithium foil does not move far away from the negative electrode mixture structure, even if the foil falls off from the negative electrode mixture structure, so that short circuit of the storage device and corrosion of the outer casing due to diffusion of the ion source, is prevented. Hence the device safety is improved, reduction in the quality of the device is prevented and the energy density of the device is thus increased. The need for using a lithium electrode current collector for supporting the foil is eliminated, since the foil is supported by the negative electrode current collector. Hence the weight of the device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production method of electric storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric storage device.    Electric storage device (10)    Electrode stack unit (12)    Negative electrode (15)    Metal lithium foil (16)    Separator (18)    Edge of separator (18a)    Negative electrode current collector (23)    Negative electrode layer (24)    Negative electrode mixture structure (26)
NOVELTY - A water heater heats recycled water using heat output from cathode exhaust. A fuel saturator column receives fuel and heated recycled water mixed deaerated cleansed water, humidifies the fuel with the deaerated cleansed water, and outputs the humidified fuel for use in the fuel cell system and the deaerated cleansed water for use as recycled water in the water heater.    USE - Humidifier assembly for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier assembly has high reliability and greatly reduces operating and manufacturing costs of the fuel cell system by eliminating a complex water treatment system and simplifying the heat exchanger design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) fuel cell fuel humidifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - Non-noble metal based catalyst comprises substituted zirconium compounds (I).    USE - The non-noble metal based catalyst is useful in an electrode, which is useful for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-noble metal based catalyst: exhibits excellent activity; and is easily manufactured, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-noble metal based catalyst comprises substituted zirconium compounds of formula (ZraMbOxNy) (I)    M = group 4-12 elements, preferably Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Mo, W, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu or Zn;    a, b = 1-8;    x = 0.2-32; and    y = 0.2-16.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing the non-noble metal based catalyst, comprising: mixing precursors of (I) and solvents to prepare precursor solutions; mixing a carbonaceous support and a solvent to prepare a support slurry; mixing the precursor solutions and the support slurry to obtain a mixed product; drying and nitrifying the mixed product to obtain a nitrification product; and cooling the nitrification product to room temperature; and    (2) a fuel cell (1) comprising: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolytic membrane interposed between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises the non-noble metal based catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Unit cells (11)    Holder (12)    Bipolar plates (20)
NOVELTY - The liquid sodium battery has a partition portion (1-4) having solid matter of sodium ion conductivity, which is positioned between opposite electrodes (1-2,1-3) contacting liquid sodium. The partition portion is arranged with electroconductive metals whose absolute value of work function is smaller than or greater than 2.8eV respectively.    USE - Liquid sodium battery for use as emergency power supply and power supply for motor vehicle, and in wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid sodium battery operating at a temperature of less than 300 degrees C without using sulfur can be obtained effectively, and the need for performing unnecessary charging process can be eliminated while reducing the cost of the liquid sodium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid sodium battery.    Container (1-1)    Electrodes (1-2,1-3)    Partition portion (1-4)    Liquid sodium (1-5,1-6)    Liquid sodium flow path (1-8)
NOVELTY - The system has a selector to select a position of a switch (20) for electrically connecting either an electric heater (13) or a battery (18) for general load to an alternator (14) and electrically interrupting the other, according to traveling conditions of a vehicle. The alternator connected to the electric heater generates electric power by utilizing the deceleration energy of the vehicle and directly supplies generated electric power to the electric heater, when an engine is in a warm-up period and the vehicle is being decelerated.    USE - Engine warm-up system of vehicle, cruise.    ADVANTAGE - The fast engine warm-up performance in a cold start of the engine and a minimum increase in fuel consumption for vehicle travel can be achieved simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the engine warm-up system.    Electronic control unit (10)    Electric heater (13)    Alternator (14)    Battery (18)    Switch (20)
NOVELTY - The system (6) comprises a temperature control unit (20) that controls temperature of lithium ion secondary battery (100). The temperature control unit maintains the temperature of the battery at a predetermined temperature range between 55?0C and 65?0C for a predetermined time.    USE - Battery system for motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safety to the lithium ion secondary battery is improved by deactivation of metallic lithium precipitation by maintaining the temperature of the battery within a predetermined range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery system (6)    Assembled battery (10)    Temperature control unit (20)    Microcomputer (30)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The all-solid state battery (10) comprises a casing (3) which accommodates the wound solid electrode and electrode assembly (1). The space between the inner surface of case and solid electrolyte/electrode assembly is filled with a pressurized fluid.    USE - All-solid state battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as motive power source of electric vehicle, information technology equipment e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interfacial resistance is reduced, the output of the all-solid state battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid state battery.    Solid electrolyte and electrode assembly (1)    Casing (3)    Liquid (4)    Lid (5)    All-solid state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a control circuit for detecting and processing temperature of a cooling water circuit, and a container for storing cooling water with temperature of 200 degree Celsius. A two-stage turbine is provided with a generator, which directly arranged on a turbine shaft. The turbine expands gas to about 10 bars to 3 bars during generation of power, where the gas is guided over a heat exchanger by the turbine. The amount of cooling water leaving from another heat exchanger is mixed with not-used cooling water of the former heat exchanger.    USE - Electronic multi-port-valve circuit for increasing a cooling water temperature of an exhaust gas cooling system of an internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The valve circuit is designed such that the exhaust gas with 600 degree Celsius is cooled to 80 degree Celsius with respect to the cooling water of the internal combustion engine, thus reducing emission of nitrogen dioxide.
NOVELTY - The cell has a membrane (302) that is proton-conductive and electrically insulating and positioned to encompass the high and low pressure chambers (307,308). The membrane has surfaces positioned in high pressure chamber and low pressure chamber respectively. The membrane surfaces are provided with electrodes (303,304) electroconductively connected to each other via an electric circuit. The membrane is equipped with one ion-conductive layer that is electrically insulating and another ion-conductive layer that is electrically conductive.    USE - High differential pressure electrochemical cell e.g. ionic gas compressor, ionic gas decompressor and electrolyzer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the combination of an electrically insulating layer and electrically conductive layer provides the membrane, the permeability for molecular oxygen and molecular hydrogen is decreased without affecting the permeability for protons, and hence increased performance of high differential pressure electrochemical cells is achieved. The durability of the system is increased due to increased resistance of the membrane to mechanical stress by using the carbon nanotubes as reinforcement to the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) use of membrane in high differential pressure electrochemical cell;    (2) method for compressing hydrogen;    (3) method for decompressing hydrogen; and    (4) method for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the high differential pressure electrochemical cell.    Ionic hydrogen gas compressor (301)    Membrane (302)    Electrodes (303,304)    Low pressure chamber (307)    High pressure chamber (308)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a compressor (6) e.g. rotary screw compressor, that is driven by a turbine (16) in an assisting manner. The turbine is arranged downstream to an exchanging device (12) and penetrated by exhaust air. Catalytic material (13) is arranged upstream of the turbine, where fuel-containing gas i.e. hydrogen, is fed to the catalytic material. The catalytic material is integrated into the exchanging device at an exhaust air end to which an exhaust gas from an anode region (4) is fed. The exchanging device is in the form of honeycomb structure.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a transportation unit i.e. vehicle such as trackless motor vehicle, and/or an electrical auxiliary equipment in transportation unit to generate electrical power for propulsion applications (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic material is integrated into the exchanging device at the exhaust air end to which the exhaust gas from the anode region is fed, so that the discharge of hydrogen into the environment is prevented and the system can be operated with optimum use of available energy without requiring an additional component, thus increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system is simple and compact in structure, inexpensive and highly durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode region (4)    Compressor (6)    Exchanging device (12)    Catalytic material (13)    Turbine (16)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) comprising a cathode region (3) and an anode region (4), and catalytic material provided for thermal conversion of fuel contained gas. A catalytic unit (18) with catalytic material is arranged upstream of a heat exchanger (12) in a direction of flow of supply air. Exhaust gas from the anode region is supplied to the catalytic unit as fuel contained gas. Another catalytic unit (19) with catalytic material is arranged downstream of the heat exchanger in a direction of flow of exhaust air.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a transportation unit i.e. vehicle such as trackless motor vehicle, and/or an electrical auxiliary equipment in transportation unit to produce electrical power for drive applications (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic unit with catalytic material is arranged upstream of the heat exchanger in the direction of flow of supply air and the other catalytic unit with catalytic material is arranged downstream of the heat exchanger in the direction of flow of exhaust air, so that the hydrogen contained exhaust gases can be converted in a simple manner. The fuel cell system is simple and compact in structure, inexpensive, highly durable and has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode region (3)    Anode region (4)    Heat exchanger (12)    Catalytic units (18, 19)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an internal-combustion engine (4) connected with a generator (5) for electrical power supply of an electrical energy storage (6) i.e. battery, and/or an electric drive (3) of the vehicle. Connections (7, 12, 18) are formed as an external interface to an object (2) i.e. building, for electrical and/or thermal power supply of the object in a standstill condition of the vehicle. A cooling circuit is connected to the internal-combustion engine and provided with a switchable distributor (17) and one of the connections for connection with an external heating system (20).    USE - Hybrid vehicle for electrical and/or thermal power supply of an object i.e. building (all claimed). Can also be used for a caravan, a building container and a control panel.    ADVANTAGE - The connections are formed as the external interface to the object for electrical and/or thermal power supply of the object in the standstill condition of the vehicle, thus increasing efficiency of the vehicle in a simple manner, and reducing emissions from the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for thermal and/or electrical power supply to object i.e. building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Object (2)    Electric drive (3)    Internal-combustion engine (4)    Generator (5)    Electrical energy storage (6)    Connections (7, 12, 18)    Switchable distributor (17)    External heating system (20)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a diverting device (3) associated with galvanic cells (2), and a connecting cable (4) associated with the diverting device. A heat exchanger device (5) is associated with the connecting cable such that the heat exchanger device exchanges thermal energy with the connecting cable. The exchanger device has a surface region and another surface region (7), where the former region is partially designed for heat conducting contact of the connecting cable. An area of the former surface region is not greater than an area of the latter surface region.    USE - Electrochemical energy accumulator device i.e. lithium ion battery, for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger device is associated with the connecting cable such that the heat exchanger device exchanges thermal energy with the connecting cable, thus producing heat flow from the galvanic cells to the heat exchanger device if the temperature of the heat exchanger device is less than the temperature of the galvanic cell to reduce the temperature in the galvanic cell, and preserving the ranges of the galvanic cells serving for the energy transformation and energy storage, and hence reducing irreversible chemical reactions, reducing the progressive aging of the galvanic cells of the battery, and achieving the charging capacity of the battery during a longer period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle comprising an air-conditioning system    (2) a method for operating an electrochemical energy accumulator device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical energy accumulator device with galvanic cells.    Electrochemical energy accumulator device (1)    Galvanic cells (2)    Diverting device (3)    Connecting cable (4)    Heat exchanger device (5)    Surface region (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst contains underlying support structure, catalyst particles attached with the support structure, and conductive and corrosion-resistant intermediate layer attached with support structure and surrounding the catalyst particles. The underlying support structure contains metal oxide or metal phosphate.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent oxygen reduction reaction activity and durability. The fuel cell containing the catalyst has excellent corrosion resistance at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing fuel cell catalyst, which involves providing support structure containing metal oxide or metal phosphate, depositing catalyst particles on support structure, and depositing conductive and corrosion-resistant intermediate layer on support structure and surrounding the catalyst particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cell (12)    Anode (14)    Proton exchange membrane (16)    Cathode (18)
NOVELTY - Separator for fuel cell (1) (I), comprises a substrate (2) composed of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy and a plating layer (3) formed on the substrate, where: the plating layer includes a copper layer (3a) formed in the substrate side and a tin layer (3b) formed on the copper layer; the tin layer is formed in an uppermost layer; the thickness of the copper layer is 0.10 mu m or above; and the value obtained by dividing the thickness of the tin layer by the thickness of the copper layer is 0.1-5.    USE - (I) is useful for a fuel cell (claimed), preferably a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which is useful for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides both the high electrical conductivity and the corrosion resistance and has stable use within the fuel cell for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a manufacturing method-1 of (I) comprising: a substrate (2) manufacturing step for manufacturing a substrate, and a plating layer (3) forming step for forming the plating layer on the substrate, where the plating layer is formed by a wet plating method in the plating layer forming step; and    (2) a manufacturing method-2 of (I) comprising: a substrate manufacturing step for manufacturing a substrate; an underlayer forming step for forming the underlayer on the substrate; and a plating layer forming step for forming the plating layer on the underlayer, where the underlayer and the plating layer are formed by a wet plating method in the underlayer forming step and the plating layer forming step.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of a separator for a fuel cell.    Separator for a fuel cell (1)    Substrate (2)    Plating layer (3)    Copper layer (3a)    Tin layer (3b)
NOVELTY - The battery has an integral top lid (113), which integrally closes an integrated battery container (111), where the integrated battery container and the top lid are formed with a polymer alloy having a polyphenylene ether resin and a polyolefin resin as primary constituents. A lateral lid (122) provided on a long-side surface of the integrated battery container is formed with a polypropylene-based resin, that has a melt flow rate (MFR) under a condition of 250 degree Celsius, where the MFR is of approximately same degree as a polymer alloy of the integrated battery container.    USE - Sealed-type secondary battery e.g. nickel metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery, for use as a power supply of an electric automobile and a hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides sufficient mechanical strength and prevents creep deformation in an effective manner. The battery inhibits generation of the cracks, and effectively prevents the deficiency due to crack generation in the portion of the top lid or the lateral lid, thus decreasing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Nickel-metal hydride secondary battery module (110)    Integrated battery container (111)    Integral top lid (113)    Positive electrode terminal (118)    Lateral lid (122)
NOVELTY - The pack has a molded plastic hollow body (15) formed about an axis and enclosed in a pair of end caps (27, 30), where one of the end caps has a set of gold-plated stainless steel discrete electrical contact pads (31-35) formed on an outer surface of the end cap, and the contact pads are arranged around the axis. Each contact pad has a pair of ends at respective clocking positions. One of the contact pads is electrically coupled to an inside surface of the end cap, where one of the remaining contact pads is electrically coupled to an inside surface of the other end cap.    USE - Battery pack for a battery e.g. rechargeable lithium-ion battery (claimed) such as 18650 lithium-ion battery, of an electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), hand-held scanner, laptop computer, hearing aid, watch, hybrid car and medical instrument, for treating neurological disorders.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational movement of the battery pack provides the capability of warning of impending battery power loss, thus ensuring the battery pack to be easily removable while ensuring secure attachment to the product, and resisting inadvertent removal and electrical disconnection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a battery pack.    Molded plastic hollow body (15)    End caps (27, 30)    Gold-plated stainless steel discrete electrical contact pads (31-35)    Batteries (50, 51)    Lever (60)
NOVELTY - The limphome drive method involves determining the malfunction of the current sensor in the motor controller, and comparing with the predetermined speed of the motor velocity at normal operation. The necessary toque of the limphome during driving is determined from the amount of consumed power.    USE - Limphome drive method for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The necessary toque of the limphome during driving is determined from the amount of consumed power, and thus enables simple and stable limphome operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a phase conversion calculation corresponding to malfunction of a current sensor in a hybrid electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fluoride-bearing crosslinking adulterate bio-resorbable cement restrictor (Amberplex (RTM: Not defined)) comprises microporous film which is filled with fluorinated duolite resin as film-forming resin added with assistant proton transmitter substance to form acylamide chemical crosslinking structure containing acid exchange group and high valence metallic compound bonded physically to form crosslinking duplex netted texture containing crosslinking structure between fluorinated duolite resin.    USE - A fluoride-bearing crosslinking adulterate bio-resorbable cement restrictor Amberplex (RTM: Not defined) used as functional polymer composite.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoride-bearing crosslinking adulterate bio-resorbable cement restrictor Amberplex (RTM: Not defined) has strengthened microporous film, and is excellent in pyroconductivity, dimension stability, mechanical strength, stability and pressure-tightness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluoride-bearing crosslinking adulterate bio-resorbable cement restrictor (Amberplex (RTM: Not defined)) comprises microporous film which is filled with fluorinated duolite resin as film-forming resin added with assistant proton transmitter substance to form acylamide chemical crosslinking structure containing acid exchange group and high valence metallic compound bonded physically to form crosslinking duplex netted texture containing crosslinking structure of formulae (I) or (II) between fluorinated duolite resin.    R=methylene or fluorinated methylene; and    n=0-5.
NOVELTY - A multilayered perfluoro crosslinking ionic membrane comprises 2-40 layers, preferably 3-5 layers containing perfluoro ion-exchange resin including fluorine-containing repeating unit (I), sulfur-containing repeating units chosen from (II)-(IV), or triazine-containing repeating unit (V). At least one layer is in net-shaped structure, and other layers contain metal compound having high valency.    USE - Multilayered perfluoro crosslinking ionic membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayered perfluoro crosslinking ionic membrane has excellent stability, gas-proof property and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A multilayered perfluoro crosslinking ionic membrane comprises 2-40 layers preferably 3-5 layers containing perfluoro ion-exchange resin including fluorine-containing repeating unit of formula: -G1-Rf-G2 (I), sulfur-containing repeating units of formulae chosen from: -S(=O)2-NH-S(=O)2- (II), -S(=O)2-NH-(R)n-NH-S(=O)2- (III) and -S(=O)2-O-S(=O)2- (IV), or triazine-containing repeating unit of formula (V). At least one layer is in net-shaped structure, and other layers contain metal compound having high valency.    G1,G2=CF2 or O;    Rf=2-10C perfluoro carbon chain;    R=methylene or perfluoro methylene;and    n=0-5.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a switching unit (110) connected between an accessory wire of a condenser (130). A vehicle accessory is connected to the wire. A battery is connected to the wire. A resistance unit (120) is connected to the condenser. The wire is separated from the switching unit with the battery of a vehicle. A switch driving part (140) controls the switching unit, so that the vehicles accessory receives electric power supply from the condenser. A rectifier element (150) is combined with a relay coil.    USE - Apparatus for holding electric power supply at an accessory such as car audio unit and cigar jack, of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the vehicles accessory to be supplied with the electric charge charged in the condenser even when a starter motor rotates between the wire and the battery and the accessories cannot be restarted after starting and continuously maintaining the operation of the accessory. The rectifier element prevents damage to the relay coil by counter electro-motive force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for holding electric power supply at accessories of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switching unit (110)    Resistance unit (120)    Condenser (130)    Switch driving part (140)    Rectifier element (150)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode formation film formed on a current collector. The electrode formation film comprises an electrode active material consisting of porous carbon or conductive agent and polyaniline that is used as binder.    USE - Super electrode for a capacitor i.e. double layer capacitor, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode increases conductivity and capacitance, reduces equivalent series resistance and improves electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a super electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between voltage and current applied to the super electrode.
NOVELTY - The module has a bus bar connected with an input-output terminal, and an outer-most unit cell connected with multiple unit cells. Multiple battery cells are serially connected by mutual close adhesion. A module case is fixed on an electrode terminal of the outer-most unit cell and an electrical connector of the bus bar. The module case is located in a fixed interval from an exterior of the outer-most unit cell. An electrode assembly is built in a pouch type case, and the battery cells are formed with a resin layer and a metal layer.    USE - Battery module for a medium-to-large-sized battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electro mobile and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to-large-sized battery pack comprising a battery module and an electrical connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module for a medium-to-large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The ion-filter (100) has an ion resin cartridge (16) provided in a case (10). A cover cap (12) is provided with a cooling water outlet (22) and mounted on an upper end of the case. A dual mesh is mounted on an upper end of a housing (24), and a cooling water inflow opening (40) is integrally formed in bottom of the case. An assembling hook (18) is arranged corresponding to an installation platform (20) along peripheral direction. The installation platform is formed in a bottom part of the cover cap, and a hitch bed (28) is formed in a housing top surface of the ion resin cartridge.    USE - Ion-filter for a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-filter blocks avoids the malfunction of a fuel system, prevents the outflow of ion resin, and accurately installs the fuel system according to a cooling water flowing line. The ion-filter is easy to attach/detach and assemble, and improves the operation of the ion resin cartridge in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an ion-filter.    Case (10)    Cover cap (12)    Ion resin cartridge (16)    Assembling hook (18)    Installation platform (20)    Cooling water outlet (22)    Housing (24)    Hitch bed (28)    Cooling water inflow opening (40)    Ion-filter (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separating board-manufacturing composition contains a polymer, a conductive additive (a) (10-70 wt.%) and a conductive additive (b) (0.1-10 wt.%). The conductive additive (b) has size smaller than the conductive additive (a).    USE - Composition is used for manufacturing separating board for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight fuel-cell separating board formed using the composition has excellent conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel-cell separating board, which involves mixing polymer and conductive additives (a,b), agitating the mixture and compression-molding the mixed solution; and    (2) fuel-cell separating board.
NOVELTY - A sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer has perfluorocyclobutane group (I).    USE - Perfluorocyclobutane-containing sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer is used for polymer film for polymer composite, hollow fiber membrane, tube film, fuel cell film, ion exchange film and humidification film (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The perfluorocyclobutane-containing sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer is easily manufactured, and provides polymer film with excellent mechanical property and hydrogen ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer has perfluorocyclobutane group of formula (I).    R=benzene ring or inert organic compound containing more than one benzene ring which is directly connected to each other, or through -O-, -S-, -(CO)-, -(SO2)-, -(PO)-, -(Si(CH3)2)- and/or -(Si(C6H5)2)-;    R"=benzene ring optionally substituted with substituent (Q) or organic compound containing more than one benzene ring which is directly connected to each other, or through -O-, -S-, -(CO)-, -(SO2)-, -(PO)-, -(Si(CH3)2)- and/or -(Si(C6H5)2)-;    Q=PO3H2 or SO3H;    n,m=integer;and    m+n=10-100000.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of perfluorocyclobutane-containing sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer;    (2) polymer film; and    (3) manufacture of polymer film.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains electrolytic salt and solvent including fluorine-containing linear carbonate (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution used for electrochemical device and lithium secondary battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent oxidation resistance, flame retardance and compatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains electrolytic salt and solvent including fluorine-containing linear carbonate of formula: RaCF2-OCOORb (I).    Ra=H, F, Cl or 1-3C alkyl optionally having fluoro;and    Rb=1-7C alkyl optionally having fluoro.
NOVELTY - The device has a car body provided with a heat radiating opening. A heat radiating surface of a storage battery and a back part of a saddle are provided with multiple electronic refrigerating sheets. Cold ends of the electronic refrigerating sheets are connected with the heat radiating surface of the storage battery. Heat ends of the electronic refrigerating sheets are connected with a heat conducting assembly. A controller controls the electronic refrigerating sheets and the heat radiating surface of the storage battery.    USE - Temperature reducing device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has the electronic refrigerating sheets that are utilized for heat extraction of the battery so that accumulated heat is reduced when the battery discharges, thus reducing high temperature of the saddle, and prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a temperature reducing device.
NOVELTY - The buoy assembly includes buoy portion and buoy cover for covering buoy portion, which are made of plastic. The contact surfaces of the buoy cover and the buoy portion are tightly bonded without the gas leakage.    USE - Fuel cell/carburetor buoy assembly for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel flow performance can be improved while avoiding corrosion with respect to the buoy assembly. The waste product discharged from the buoy assembly can be recycled and utilized so as to protect the environment. Petrol resistance, ethanol resistance, high temperature resistance, etc., can be achieved favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the buoy assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrolyte storage tank storing positive electrolyte i.e. oxyvanadyl cation sulfuric acid solution, in a galvanic pile and connected with a positive electrolyte bump in a loop by a liquid transport tube. A negative electrolyte storage tank stores negative electrolyte i.e. trivalent chromium hydrate sulfuric acid solution, in the galvanic pile and connected with a negative electrolyte bump in the loop by the liquid transport tube.    USE - Vanadium-chromium dual-redox flow battery for large-scale electric energy storage equipment in wind energy and solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long service life, high energy density, power density and energy utilization efficiency, and is simple in structure and manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vanadium-chromium dual-redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The case has a battery bracket arranged at a bottom part of a shell. The shell is made of a flexible material. A ceramic electric heater is arranged in a space enclosed by the bracket and the bottom part of the shell. A battery pack comprises vertical and parallel lithium battery sheets, and is arranged above the bracket. A fixing support is assembled above the battery pack, where an upper surface of the support is in contact with a lower surface of an upper cover. An end of a post in the shell is immersed in transformer oil, and radiating ribs are arranged at an outer side of the shell.    USE - Oil-immersed battery case for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the transformer oil is dissipated by the radiating ribs, thus preventing the battery from producing heat. The transformer oil has arc extinguishing function so as to not catch fire to explode. The ceramic electric heater can avoid the problem of use in a low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of an oil-immersed battery case.
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple lithium ion batteries accommodated in a box. A conductive connecting plate is utilized for connecting the lithium ion batteries in series or in parallel. A cover plate is assembled on the box. A central axis of each lithium ion battery is horizontally assembled in the pack of an electric automobile. The central axis of each lithium ion battery is perpendicular to longitudinal axis of the electric automobile. The box is provided with multiple holding slots by multiple partition plates. Each lithium ion battery is accommodated in a corresponding holding slot.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery in the lithium ion battery pack for electric automobile is prevented from moving up and down along the central axis during running the electric automobile, so as to avoid colliding with the box due to bumpiness. The pack enables prolonging the service life of the lithium ion battery, and has improved safety performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The system has a flywheel connected between a transmission shaft of a transmission-and-braking mechanism and a crank of an air compressor. An air exhausting hole of an air processing device is connected with an air storing tank which is connected with a pneumatic motor through a gas pipeline. An output shaft of the pneumatic motor is connected with a transmission shaft of an engine through a taper gear transmission mechanism.    USE - Air pressure brake energy recycling and auxiliary starting system of car.    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic energy consumed in car braking process, is recycled effectively into auxiliary power for starting the car, while achieving energy conservation. The safety of the environment-friendly air pressure brake energy recycling and auxiliary starting system having strong adaptability and good economical value, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air pressure brake energy recycling and auxiliary starting system of car.
NOVELTY - The quick fastener mounting tool (1) has a mismounting prevention element (1c) consisting of protrusions equivalent to maximum expansion width of circular arc portions (104a,104b). A quick fastener (104) is formed at equal intervals of a tool main portion (1a) so as to correspond the circular arc portions. The quick fastener facing mismounting prevention elements is maintained by the circular arc portions of holding element (2).    USE - Quick fastener mounting tool for fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The normal mounting operation of the quick fastener can be carried out reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) quick fastener mounting method;    (2) quick fastener mounting state confirmation tool; and    (3) quick fastener mounting state confirmation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the quick fastener mounting tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Quick fastener mounting tool (1)    Tool main portion (1a)    Mismounting prevention element (1c)    Holding element (2)    Quick fastener (104)    Circular arc portions (104a,104b)
NOVELTY - The device has a compartment release mechanism such as sunroof and window, that is opened or closed to perform or control the air supply operation with respect to vehicle compartment. An air-intake fan discharges the air from compartment to battery to cool the battery during the vehicle travel. A rain drop sensing sensor is installed in windshield of vehicle to sense the rain dropped on vehicle. The control unit is configured to stop the driving of the fan while sensing the raindrop on vehicle when the compartment release mechanism is in open state.    USE - Battery cooling device installed in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of the rain water together with the air into the compartment is prevented so that the deterioration of the battery is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the control operation of control unit of battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A tire temperature rising apparatus (A) includes an introduction opening (7) provided along the vehicle width direction in a wheel housing and located further inward from the tire (T). The introduction opening induces the traveling airflow (W) accompanied by the engine exhaust heat. The apparatus also includes a strake.    USE - Tire temperature rising apparatus for motor vehicle, such as an engine motor vehicle, and electric vehicles including a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the apparatus does not require to accelerate warm air and does not apply excess load on the engine, fuel consumption of the vehicle can be improved reliably. Heat can be stably supplied to the tire continuously, raising the tire temperature and maintaining the raised temperature with excellent thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of part of the motor vehicle front side with the tire temperature rising apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Introduction opening (7)    Tire temperature rising apparatus (A)    Motor vehicle (M)    Tire (T)    Traveling airflow (W)
NOVELTY - The system has fitness calculation unit (52) that calculates the amount of energy reduction when electric power generating apparatus is driven, based on electric power usage-amount predicted value and heat usage-amount predicted value. The load tracking individual corresponding to electric power usage predicted value in one of generations is generated, and a group of individual of new generation is generated by genetic algorithm from group of individual of previous generation. An operation plan is defined based on individual to be generated among last generations.    USE - Cogeneration system e.g. domestic fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The suitable operation plan of cogeneration system can be prepared with small computational complexity. The energy-saving property of cogeneration system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation plan preparation method of cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the operation plan preparation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Operation plan preparation apparatus (17)    Fitness calculation unit (52)    Population generation unit (53)    Mating unit (55)    Operation plan preparation unit (56)
NOVELTY - A tin-containing compound is dissolved in aqueous solvent, to obtain tin-containing solution. The obtained tin-containing solution is dripped into a precipitant solution, to form precipitate. The obtained precipitate is washed using washing liquid having pH less than or equal to the precipitant solution, and separated, to obtain electroconductive-oxide support.    USE - Manufacture of electroconductive-oxide support used for manufacturing electrode catalyst (claimed) for membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electroconductive-oxide support with excellent dispersibility and electroconductivity, high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area, reduced specific resistance, and suppressed generation of corrosion under noble-potential environment of more than 0.8 V.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electroconductive-oxide support, which involves forming precipitate by dripping tin-antimony containing solution containing tin-containing compound, antimony-containing compound and aqueous solvent, into a precipitant solution, or forming precipitate by dripping tin-containing solution containing tin-containing compound dissolved in aqueous solvent, and antimony-containing solution containing antimony-containing compound dissolved in aqueous solvent, into precipitant solution; and    (2) manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves forming solution containing noble metal precursor-carrying support by mixing noble metal precursor aqueous solution having pH of 3-9, electroconductive-oxide support and reducing agent (a), heating and refluxing.
NOVELTY - The system has a warm water line (Lh2) connected to a heat exchanger (6) of fuel cell unit (1) through a heating circulation pump (P1), for cooling the fuel cell unit. A cooling water line (Lhc) supplies cooling water from the downward direction of a storage tank (2) to a heat exchanger (7) of the fuel cell unit, so that the cooling water is returned from the heat exchanger to the upper side of the storage tank. A branch line (Lh3) is branched from a warm water line (Lh1) that is connected to the storage tank through a heat source pump (P2).    USE - Cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The storage efficiency of the storage tank can be improved by maintaining temperature difference inside the tank, since direct returning of warm water from one of the heat exchangers to the storage tank is prevented. The stratification state of the storage tank can be maintained, since flow of low-temperature warm water into the storage tank can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (1)    Storage tank (2)    Heat exchangers (6,7)    Warm water line (Lh1,Lh2)    Branch line (Lh3)    Cooling water line (Lhc)    Heating circulation pump (P1)    Heat source pump (P2)
NOVELTY - The structure has a gasket (3) comprising fluororubber composition. The roughening of the adhesive layer (4) is performed using laser beam. The surface roughness of the adhesive layer gasket is in the range of 0.05-10.0 mu m and ten-point mean roughness of the adhesive layer is in the range of 0.1-50 mu m. The gasket is integrally adhered to the sealing base material (2), through the adhesive layer.    USE - Rubber-made gasket structure used as separator of fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stable adhesiveness and bonding durability of the gasket structure can be improved, since the adhesive layer is roughened using a simple technique. The gas seal property, coolant proof property, acid resistance, low temperature property and compression resistance of the gasket structure can be improved, by using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the gasket structure.    Base material (2)    Annular groove (2b)    Gasket (3)    Adhesion region (3a)    Adhesive layer (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly has electrolytic membrane (2) that includes cathode side electrolytic membrane (21) which is provided between internal electrode catalyst layer (20) and cathode catalyst layer (3). The cathode side electrolytic membrane is provided to connect the internal electrode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer in thickness direction. The layers (211,212) having large equivalent weight (EW) value, and a layer (213) having small EW value are formed in thickness direction of cathode side electrolytic membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell in fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, electronic device, electric machine and industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The layers having large EW value and layer having small EW value are formed in thickness direction of cathode side electrolytic membrane, so that the excess water holding in whole electrolytic membrane can be suppressed. The flooding in cathode catalyst layer can be suppressed. The durability of MEA can be improved and the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Internal electrode catalyst layer (20)    Cathode side electrolytic membrane (21)    Layers (211-213)
NOVELTY - A container (12) consists of electric power generating element. The outer surface of the container is coated with an adsorption agent which adsorbs and desorbs an adsorptive substance containing water vapor or carbon dioxide.    USE - Container is used for battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for battery system (both claimed) for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprising the container is air-warmed with reduced electric power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of structure of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Container (12)    Positive electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode terminal (16)
NOVELTY - The case (10) has accommodating unit (100) for accommodating fuel cell stack (300), and duct (200) connected to accommodating unit. The duct has exhaust path (201) to exhaust gas in accommodating unit, and air-intake path (202) to take-in external air into accommodating unit. A communicating hole (205) connects exhaust and air-intake paths. A hydrogen-permeable membrane (220) arranged on edge section (203) formed in opposition to connecting end of accommodating unit and duct. A fan (210) ventilates the membrane along exhaust gas flow direction in exhaust path.    USE - Fuel cell case mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilation of hydrogen-permeable membrane can be performed efficiently by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell case.    Fuel cell case (10)    Accommodating unit (100)    Duct (200)    Exhaust path (201)    Air-intake path (202)    Edge section of duct (203)    Communicating hole (205)    Fan (210)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (220)    Fuel cell stack (300)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a p-type layer (12) that is linked to a positive electrode (11). An n-type layer (14) is linked to a negative electrode (16). An intrinsic layer (13) is formed between the p-type layer and n-type layer. The intrinsic layer has microparticles (18) that are allowed to change the advancing direction of the light.    USE - Solar cell for solar energy power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic layer has microparticles that are allowed to change the advancing direction of the light. Hence the optical path length can be extended. The amount of light absorption can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Positive electrode (11)    P-type layer (12)    Intrinsic layer (13)    N-type layer (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Microparticles (18)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has press fit terminal (30) that is provided with electrode connection portion (32) which is inserted in connection hole (23). The electrode connection portion is electrically connected with electrode terminal (21) of battery cell (20) when connecting press fit terminal to electric wire (34) for detecting voltage.    USE - Connection structure of voltage detection circuit and battery cell for battery module used in electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage can be detected with high accuracy and variation in contact resistance is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of connection state of joint terminal and press fit terminal.    Battery cell (20)    Electrode terminal (21)    Connection hole (23)    Press fit terminal (30)    Electrode connection portion (32)    Electric wire (34)
NOVELTY - The capacity regulator has battery cells (Ck1-Ck8) whose positive and negative terminals are connected to flying-capacitor (20) through the switches (Sf1-Sf11). A voltage detection unit detects voltage of the battery cells based on charging voltage of the flying-capacitor. A regulation unit reduces variation in the voltage of the battery cells based on charging voltage of the flying-capacitor.    USE - Capacity regulator of assembled battery such as lithium secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the battery voltage can be reduced so that the withstand voltage of the battery can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the monitoring unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flying-capacitor (20)    Differential amplifier circuit (22)    Analog/digital converter (24)    Battery cells (Ck1-Ck8)    Switches (Sf1-Sf11)
NOVELTY - A single cell (250) has a groove (241) whose surface faces membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (220). A separator (230) has hydrogen gas introducing path located between groove and manifold for hydrogen gas supply. The hydrogen gas is introduced from the manifold to the groove through the hydrogen gas introducing path, to perform water repellent process exhibiting high water repellent property, so as to form water repellent layer (270) in inner wall face of groove.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system (claimed) for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for walking robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train, and used in residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Water in the separator can be discharged efficiently and the frozen state of the separator can be avoided, thus electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    MEA (220)    Separator (230)    Groove (241)    Single cell (250)    Water repellent layer (270)
NOVELTY - The cathode catalyst layer (3) and anode catalyst layer (4) are respectively joined to one and other surfaces of an electrolytic element (2). A cathode side electrolytic membrane (21) is provided between internal electrode catalyst layer (20) of electrolytic element and cathode catalyst layer to electrically connect internal electrode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer. An intermediate layer (26) having electroconductivity and proton-conductivity is arranged between cathode side electrolytic membrane and internal electrode catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for solid polymer type fuel cell used in vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The joining intermediate layer having electroconductivity and proton-conductivity is arranged between cathode side electrolytic membrane and internal electrode catalyst layer such that the joining strength and adhesiveness in the border region of cathode side electrolytic membrane and internal electrode catalyst layer are improved and the gas permeation control function is achieved efficiently. Hence electric power generation performance of the MEA is improved and durability of the MEA is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic element (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Anode catalyst layer (4)    Internal electrode catalyst layer (20)    Cathode side electrolytic membrane (21)    Intermediate layer (26)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus electrically stores electric power. A charger connected to an electric system charges the electric storage apparatus using the power supply from vehicle exterior. A relay is provided between the charger and the electric system. The charger is equipped with a capacitor connected to a charging electric circuit. The residual electric charge is discharged from the capacitor by electrodischarge treatment using motor generators (MGs), and the interruption command is output to the relay after discharge of the capacitor.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the residual electric charge in the capacitor at the time of next charging start is avoided. The flow of rush current into the vehicle from the charger at the time of start of the charging is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric charging control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process performed during charging end. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The current collection edge portion (1e) is protruded from frame structure portion (1f) including inner bone-shaped structure (1i) of sheet obtained by rolling the lead or lead alloy powder. The sheet obtained by powder-rolling process is pierced such that the frame structure formation portion for forming frame structure of collector terminal (1) is produced. The frame structure formation portion and bone-shaped structure formation portion are formed to perform die forging process to sheet obtained by powder rolling process.    USE - Manufacturing method of collector terminal for lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The die forging process is performed to sheet obtained by powder rolling process, after formation of frame and bone-shaped structure formation portions. Hence the damage to the collector terminal can be prevented reliably. The manufacturing process of collector terminal can be performed easily. The compact structure of metal portion of collector terminal can be improved by die forging process, so that the current collection performance and mechanical strength of collector terminal can be improved reliably. The retainability of active material of collector terminal can be improved, to increase the durability of lead acid battery for longtime usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the collector terminal for lead acid battery.    Collector terminal (1)    Horizontal hyperostosis portions (1a,1b)    Current collection edge portion (1e)    Frame structure portion (1f)    Inner bone-shaped structure (1i)
NOVELTY - The system has flow control valve (47) for limiting flow volume of coolant flowing through coolant circuit (41A). A coolant circuit (41B) is branched from upstream of coolant pump (44) and merged with coolant circuit (41A). The coolant is circulated through coolant circuit (41B) by coolant pump (45). The reactive-gas devices (24,32) having respective heat exchangers (24a,32a) are arranged in coolant circuit (41B). The coolant is circulated to coolant circuit (41B) when flow volume of coolant flowing through coolant circuit (41A) is limited by flow control valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, household use and stationary type business application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow volume of coolant flowing through one coolant circuit is limited, the low temperature starting property of fuel cell can be improved. The temperature detection performance of fuel cell can be improved, without inhibiting warming-up of fuel cell. The overheating of fuel cell can be prevented hence deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactive-gas devices (24,32)    Heat exchangers (24a,32a)    Coolant circuits (41A,41B)    Coolant pumps (44,45)    Flow control valve (47)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material which contains nickel-aluminum-manganese-cobalt complex (I) is stirred in aqueous alkali solution. Thus, processing of negative electrode active material is carried out.    USE - Processing of negative electrode active material used for nickel-hydrogen battery (both claimed) used as power source of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-hydrogen battery comprising negative electrode active material has improved efficiency at high temperature and favorable charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material which contains nickel-aluminum-manganese-cobalt complex of formula: Mm1-(~a)T1(~a)NixAlyMnzCo(~b)T2(~c) (I), where Mm is mixture of light rare-earth element, T1 is magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium, T2 is at least one element chosen from tin, copper and iron, ( alpha ) is 0.05-0.5, x is 2.5-4.5, y+z is 0.05-2, ( beta ),( gamma ) are 0-0.6 and x+y+z+( beta )+( gamma ) is 5.6-6, is stirred in aqueous alkali solution. Thus, processing of negative electrode active material is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of negative electrode active material.    Hydrogen occlusion alloy powder (1)    Nickel layer (2)    Particles (3)    Grain boundary (4)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) contains positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising lithium transition metal composite oxide, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and electrolyte, and separator interposed between the electrodes. The initial stage charging capacity per unit area of the positive electrode is 40 mAh/10 cm2 or less. The negative electrode contains insulating layer comprising titanium oxide formed in the surface.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent load characteristics and output regeneration characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising lithium transition metal composite oxide which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and electrolyte, and separator interposed between the electrodes. The initial stage charging capacity per unit area of the positive electrode is 40 mAh/10 cm2 or less. The negative electrode contains insulating layer comprising titanium oxide formed in the surface. The lithium transition metal composite oxide has composition of formula: Li1+aNixCoyMnzMbO2, where M is aluminum, titanium, zirconium, niobium, boron, magnesium or molybdenum, preferred zirconium, a is 0-0.3, preferably 0-0.15, x is 0.1-1, preferably 0.25-0.45, y is 0-0.5, preferably 0.25-0.45, z is 0-0.9, preferably 0.25-0.35, b is 0-0.01 and a+b+x+y+z is 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of cylindrical nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Cylinder (11)    Cover material (12)    Battery can (13)    Electrode terminal mechanism (14)
NOVELTY - The mat (M1) is provided at upper portion of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate in the tank of lead acid battery. A hole (12) is formed penetrating the surface of mat for passing the metal oxide semiconductor (MOS)-like lead (9) from the lower side towards upper side of mat, so that the formation of bridge between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate at the upper surface of mat is prevented.    USE - Lead deposition prevention mat for lead-acid battery used in electronic devices such as audio and headlight mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The MOS-like lead accumulating on electrode group is prevented by simple process. The formation of bridge between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate can be prevented, so that the short circuit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the formation of MOS-like lead on the upper portion of electrode group.    MOS-like lead (9)    Bubble (10)    Hole (12)    Lead deposition prevention mat (M1)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling lead or lead alloy powder in a groove of female mold. The preliminary processed goods is processed for forming a frame structure (1f) of collector (1) by pressing the lead or lead alloy powder in the groove of female-type or male-type molds respectively. The preliminary processed goods are molded in the form of collector with respect to frame structure by performing die forging to the preliminary processed goods.    USE - Manufacturing method of collector for lead acid battery (claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can be manufactured easily without producing inferior goods. The compactness of the metal structure of the collector can be improved and the current collection performance and mechanical strength of the collector can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for collector for lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the collector.    Collector (1)    Horizontal hyperostosis portion (1a)    Vertical hyperostosis portion (1c)    Edge portion (1e)    Frame structure (1f)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a positive electrode plate (2) and a negative electrode plate (3) which are mutually laminated with each other. A temperature detection plate (5) including a thermocouple (12) embedded under an insulation board (13), is fixed between the positive and negative electrode plates. The temperature detection plate and the positive and negative electrode plates are accommodated in a cell case (6).    USE - Cell e.g. lithium cell for use as power supply of electric vehicle, and domestic-use electrical storage apparatus. Can also be used in uninterruptible power system (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The interior temperature of the cell can be detected with sufficient precision, using the temperature detection plate. Since the thermocouple is embedded under the insulation board, the thermocouple is prevented from damaging other components accommodated in the cell case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Temperature detection plate (5)    Cell case (6)    Thermocouple (12)    Insulation board (13)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has an electric power generation unit (4) that is provided with a surface electrode (5) to generate an electron and hole by light irradiation. A back electrode (6) is connected with the generation unit and a diamond layer (7) is positioned in a region not contacting with the surface electrode. The thickness of the diamond layer is same as the surface electrode and hardness of the diamond layer is more than that of surface electrode.    USE - Solar cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the diamond layer with same thickness as surface electrode is provided in a region not contacting with the surface electrode, the surface of electric power generation unit can be made uniform hence stress concentration on the power generation unit can be prevented and failure of the power generation unit can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Electric power generation unit (4)    Surface electrode (5)    Back electrode (6)    Diamond layer (7)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A reactive gas supply path (101) and reactive gas discharge path (102) carries out supply and discharge of reactive gas with respect to fuel cell (111). A gas supply unit (113) supplies oxidizing agent gas as scavenging gas. The drive of pilot kick type solenoid valve (1) is controlled to open and close gas discharge path, reactive gas supply unit (112), and oxidizing agent gas supply unit. At the time of purge, reactive gas is discharged from valve by a flow volume and at the time of scavenging of gas, oxidizing agent gas is discharged by another flow volume.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in buildings, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since purging and scavenging processes of gas can be carried out using a single solenoid valve, the cost and size reduction of the fuel cell system can be achieved.    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)    Pilot kick type solenoid valve (1)    Reactive gas supply path (101)    Reactive gas discharge path (102)    Fuel cell (111)    Reactive gas supply unit (112)    Oxidizing agent gas supply unit (113)
NOVELTY - The temperature rising system has liquid heat exchange medium (15) accommodated in a case (12) for exchanging heat between cells (11) of the battery module (10). A direct current (DC)-DC converter (3) which increases output voltage of the battery module has a reactor (31) contacting the heat exchange medium. The reactor warms battery module by transmitting heat energy produced with electricity supply to the battery module, through the heat exchange medium.    USE - Temperature rising system of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is warmed without requiring a heater so that increase in number of components of the battery is reduced. The heat produced with the reactor is escaped to the heat exchanging medium and temperature rise of the reactor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter of temperature rising system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-DC converter (3)    Battery module (10)    Cells (11)    Case (12)    Liquid heat exchange medium (15)    Reactor (31)
NOVELTY - A current sensor (21) determines a charging current and a discharge current in addition to the magnitude of electric current of battery (1). An electric current cutoff circuit (4) switches a contactor (2) connected to output side of battery to OFF state, on detection of overcurrent charging state by the increase in detection electric current of current sensor to a value larger than the set electric current value. The overcurrent charging state is also detected when the voltage drop of the battery is larger than the preset value.    USE - Battery system consisting of nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery or nickel-cadmium battery, etc., for power supply device of vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The overcurrent of a battery can be detected reliably and an electric current can be interrupted immediately, while preventing misdetection of overcurrent. The charging and discharge currents can be determined correctly, and accidental switching of the contactor to OFF state by the failure of the current sensor can be prevented. The electric current can be interrupted without need for welding the contactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Contactor (2)    Pre-charge circuit (3)    Electric current cutoff circuit (4)    Current sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a control unit that sets the electrical connection state to serial or parallel connection based on the state of the motor. A detection unit detects the state of the capacitor of power converter device. A serial fixed process is performed to set the electrical connection state according to the state of capacitor, when motor is transferred to power running state from regeneration state.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of switching of serial and parallel connection can be reduced. The voltage change of the capacitor is suppressed, so that the increase of the loss by the charging/discharging electric current can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control operation of power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) consisting of electrolytic membrane (1) and catalyst layers. A location (1a) overhanging to the side of electrolytic membrane is shrunk. The shrunk location is projected to the side of a gasket molded on both sides of MEA.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The edge portion of the electrolytic membrane can be lifted with respect to the resin pressure and the gas leakage durability can be improved by simple manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of the electrolytic membrane.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Location (1a)    Gas diffusion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has gas supply element (9A) and gas discharge element (9B) and supporting element (15) which are provided in gas supply path (9a), and are supported by corners. A gas flow path (10) is formed inside of electrode. The gas supply path of gas supply element and the gas exhaust passage of gas discharge element are connected with gas flow path.    USE - Electrochemical cell such as solid oxide fuel cell, high-temperature steam electrolysis cell used for hydrogen manufacturing apparatus and water vapor removal apparatus, and decomposition cell used for waste gas purification apparatus of motor vehicle, and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The gas leakage by crack in seal of cell can be prevented so that the damage to cell can be improved. Hence, the electric power generation performance of cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Gas supply element (9A)    Gas discharge element (9B)    Gas supply path (9a)    Gas flow path (10)    Supporting element (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a pair of filters (21,23) provided inside a container main structure (19) of an ion exchanger (18) connected in series by a bypass piping (17). The ion exchange resin (E) is accommodated in a resin storage chamber (R) formed between the filters. The flow-regulation boards (27,28) are provided in the resin storage chamber, to reduce the flow volume of cooling fluid flowing through the inner side of the ion exchanger at the time of high-load driving of a fuel cell.    USE - Cooling system of fuel cell of electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric power generation of production plant, and for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of cooling fluid flowing into the bypass piping and ion exchanger can be suppressed effectively at the time of high-load driving of fuel cell, so that the flow volume of cooling fluid flowing into a heat exchanger is optimized and the fuel cell is cooled appropriately. The utilization efficiency of the ion exchange resin accommodated in the ion exchanger can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the ion exchanger of the fuel cell cooling system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bypass piping (17)    Ion exchanger (18)    Container main structure (19)    Filters (21,23)    Flow-regulation boards (27,28)    Ion exchange resin (E)    Resin storage chamber (R)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has sealing element (32) that is provided with connectors (36a,36b) arranged adjacent to path formation element (34b) arranged in horizontal direction. The path formation element is provided for forming inlet path (28a) and exit path (28b) between oxidizing agent gas flow path (26), oxidizing agent gas inlet hole (20a), and oxidizing agent gas exit hole (20b).    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since sealing element is provided with connectors arranged adjacent to path formation element, flow of water towards the gap of path formation element and sealing element can be prevented. Since formation of liquid junction path in the fuel cell is suppressed, degradation of insulation resistance value of fuel cell is suppressed, and favorable insulation function is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidizing agent gas inlet hole (20a)    Oxidizing agent gas exit hole (20b)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (26)    Inlet path (28a)    Exit path (28b)    Sealing element (32)    Path formation element (34b)    Connectors (36a,36b)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery cells (32) that are connected in series forming a laminated structure. A heat exchange region comprised by protrusion (32p) for cooling the battery cells by providing flow of cooling medium is formed along lamination direction of the battery cells. The protrusion is provided tapering towards edge of the battery cells along lamination direction.    USE - Battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat exchange region comprised by protrusion is formed tapering towards edge of battery cells along lamination direction, temperature distribution of the battery pack can be stabilized and overall temperature rise of the battery pack can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (32)    Protrusion (32p)    Side of battery cell (32s)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has hydrogen manifolds (11,12) positioned in fuel cell (100) that supplies hydrogen to single cell (110). The valves (121,122) are positioned in respective manifolds. A high pressure regulation unit (30) is positioned in connection portion of single cell and hydrogen manifold (12). A controller opens valve (122) while closing the valve (121).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in pressure loss between cells is reduced and the non-uniformity of supply amount of hydrogen to single cell is suppressed. The drain property of hydrogen flow path is improved by opening and closing valves by turns and the supply side and discharge side of hydrogen flow paths are switched. The generation of flooding in fuel cell is suppressed by controlling hydrogen pressure of valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen manifolds (11,12)    High pressure regulation unit (30)    Fuel cell (100)    Single cell (110)    Valves (121,122)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (1) has a FET (11) that connects or blocks electric power supply path (4) from generator and battery to load such as electronic device mounted in vehicle. A control unit (20) supplies a control signal to the FET, for periodically turning on/off the FET. The FET is turned on when electrical potential difference between source-drain of FET exceeds a threshold value.    USE - Electric power supply control apparatus for electronic device mounted in vehicle such as car. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as locking device, wiper, headlamp, tail lamp, audio apparatus, air conditioner, navigation apparatus, power window and door.    ADVANTAGE - Since the FET is turned on based on electric potential between its source and drain, economization of electric power stored in battery is possible while the vehicle equipment can be operated stably. Also, overcurrent of FET can be prevented without providing a fuse. Thus, the need for fuse replacement is eliminated and restriction on mounting space of control apparatus can be relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power supply control apparatus (1)    Electric power supply path (4)    FET (11)    Control unit (20)    Comparator (21)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition comprises fluorine-containing compound (I), mesoporous inorganic particles and supporting electrolyte salt.    USE - Electrolytic composition used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable computer, electric power storage, electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition provides batteries having excellent combustion prevention property, electrolyte solution leakage prevention property, improved safety, excellent heat resistance and charging/discharging durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic composition comprises fluorine-containing compound of formula: R1-X-R2 (I), mesoporous inorganic particles and supporting electrolyte salt.    R1=1-5C alkyl substituted by F;    R2=1-5C alkyl optionally substituted by F;and    X=-O-, -OC(=O)O- or -C(=O)O-.    R1 and R2 may optionally couple. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which has a layer containing the electrolytic composition provided between positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The cathode side gas diffusion layer (4) containing diffused layer base material (41) and cathode side current collection layer is formed at one side of membrane electrode assembly (3). The anode side current collection layer (42') is formed at other side of membrane electrode assembly. The grooves (41a,42'a) are respectively formed in diffused layer base material and anode side current collection layer. The volume increment of electrolytic membrane portion at the time of swelling is accommodated in the grooves.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grooves are formed in diffused layer base material and anode side current collection layer to accommodate volume increment of electrolytic membrane portion at the time of swelling such that excessive contact pressure on sides of electrolytic membrane is suppressed and size of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Diffused layer base material (41)    Grooves (41a,42'a)    Anode side current collection layer (42')
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises negative electrode composite material containing negative electrode active material particles and a binder, formed on surface of a negative electrode core. The binder contains mixture of small particle binder having average particle diameter of 80-100 nm and glass transition temperature of 20 degrees C or more, and large particle binder having average particle diameter of 160-200 nm and glass transition temperature of -5 degrees C or less.    USE - Negative electrode is used for non-aqueous secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, personal computer and music player, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has excellent flexibility and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode comprises negative electrode composite material containing negative electrode active material particles and a binder, formed on surface of a negative electrode core. The binder contains mixture of small particle binder having average particle diameter of 80-100 nm and glass transition temperature of 20 degrees C or more, and large particle binder having average particle diameter of 160-200 nm and glass transition temperature of -5 degrees C or less. The ratio of average particle diameter of large particle binder and small particle binder is 1.85-2.3. The mixing ratio of large and small particle binders is 75/25-25/75.
NOVELTY - An accommodating portion accommodates a nickel-hydrogen battery (4). The nickel hydrogen battery supplies the driving electric power to an in-wheel motor (6). An inverter (8) revives the electric power generated with the in-wheel motor to the nickel-hydrogen battery, while converting the output electric power from the nickel hydrogen battery into the driving electric power. A control unit controls the electric power reviving operation of the inverter.    USE - Low-floor type electric vehicle for use by elderly people, disabled person and wheelchair user. Can also be used in low-floor type electrically driven bus, low-floor type electrically driven motor vehicle, low-floor type electrically driven truck, low-floor type electric wheelchair, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The elderly people, disabled person and wheelchair user can get ON and OFF from the low-floor type electric vehicle easily and smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the drive system for large sized vehicle provided with in-wheel motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive system (2)    Nickel hydrogen battery (4)    In-wheel motor (6)    Inverter (8)    Driving torque instruction control unit (10)
NOVELTY - The battery exchange device has a vehicle side to-be-fixed section (16) that has an attachment hole which consists of a small diameter section and a large section. A battery side fixing section (17) penetrates the big base and the base (21) of the external shape. The battery side fixing section is screwed in a bolt (22) which can penetrate the small diameter section. The bolt has a lock nut (23) which can penetrate the large diameter section rather than the small diameter section.    USE - Battery fixing device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses damage of crushing of a screw thread since the bolt has a nut which can penetrate the large diameter section rather than the small diameter section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery exchange device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of the battery fixing device.    Vehicle side to-be-fixed section (16)    Battery side fixing section (17)    Base (21)    Bolt (22)    Lock nut (23)
NOVELTY - A raising/lowering actuator (8) raises/lowers a battery (BAT) to attach the battery from the lower side of the vehicle (4). A fixing jig (9) fixes the battery to the raising/lowering actuator. A blocking mechanism interrupts electricity supply to the battery external terminal from a high voltage circuit provided inside battery before the battery is fixed to the raising/lowering actuator mechanism.    USE - Battery exchange device for replacing battery in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The buildup of a high voltage in the battery during battery exchange operation is prevented, as the electricity supply to the battery external terminal from the high voltage circuit inside the battery is interrupted, thus ensuring safe replacement of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery replacement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery exchange device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Position sensor (3)    Vehicle (4)    Raising/lowering actuator (8)    Fixing jig (9)    Battery (BAT)
NOVELTY - The converter has a primary pressure receiving plate (1) formed with a primary air-blast hole (5) to receive an indoor air blast such that the air blast passes through the primary air-blast hole. A buffer chamber (3) is formed with a secondary air-blast hole (6) through which the air blast flows into a back side of a secondary pressure receiving plate (2). An exhaustion tower (4) makes the air blast in the buffer chamber to exhaust to outdoor while increasing passage flow velocity of the air blast and increasing kinetic energy such that pressure energy is reduced.    USE - Air-blast pressure-energy converter for use in a hydrogen station installed in a city area and a shopping quarter, where hydrogen station supplies hydrogen to a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaustion tower makes the air blast in the buffer chamber to exhaust to outdoor while increasing passage flow velocity of the air blast and increasing kinetic energy such that pressure energy is reduced, thus effectively reducing airblast pressure that can directly cause serious explosion damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air-blast pressure-energy converter. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Primary pressure receiving plate (1)    Secondary pressure receiving plate (2)    Buffer chamber (3)    Exhaustion tower (4)    Primary air-blast hole (5)    Secondary air-blast hole (6)
NOVELTY - The exhaust-heat recovery apparatus mounting vehicle has a second rotor (22) concentrically arranged with respect to a first rotor (21). A motor generator (20) rotates relative with the first rotor and the second rotor. The first rotor is driven by the driving force of an engine (10). The second rotor is driven by the heat energy collected by an exhaust-heat recovery unit (20).    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Uses single motor generator to perform electric power generation with engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the exhaust-heat recovery apparatus mounting vehicle.    Engine (10)    Exhaust-heat recovery unit (20)    Motor generator (20)    First rotor (21)    Second rotor (22)
NOVELTY - The system has control apparatus (30) having estimation unit that estimates internal resistance value of secondary battery based on electric current and voltage of secondary battery. A calculation unit (31) changes and outputs the request voltage for driving the motor, into command voltage based on estimation result. A feedback circuit (33) corrects the deviation of command voltage with respect to output voltage of voltage rise converter. A feed-forward circuit (38) sets duty ratio of transistor with respect to the command voltage and voltage of the secondary battery.    USE - System for controlling drive motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical components of the motor control system can be protected effectively, and the overshooting of output voltage of the voltage rise converter can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the control apparatus of motor control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (30)    Command voltage calculation unit (31)    Feedback circuit (33)    Integrator (35)    Feed-forward circuit (38)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has several battery modules (10) electrically connected together and housed in a case (20). The accommodation space of the battery modules is formed as a portion facing the bottom face of the modules using vehicle panel.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components of the battery pack mounted in the vehicle can be reduced significantly and the lower case of the battery case can be omitted, as the accommodation space of the battery module is formed using the vehicle panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external structure of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Battery module (10)    Case (20)    Floor panel (40)    Cross rib (91)
NOVELTY - The tray (7) has a hook engaging part (7i) formed in an outer side of a side wall part (7b') of a battery mounting part (7a). A rib (7d) is arranged between the hook engaging part and a vehicle body attachment seat (7c). The hook engaging part and a vehicle body attachment seat (7c) are bonded via the rib. The vehicle body attachment seat is formed in the battery mounting part. A battery is mounted in the battery mounting part. The reinforcement part is formed in a bond part with the rib of the hook engaging part.    USE - Automotive battery tray for use in a vehicle i.e. minicar.    ADVANTAGE - The hook engaging part and the vehicle body attachment seat are bonded with the rib, thus enhancing strength of the tray in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automotive battery tray for use in a vehicle.    Automotive battery tray (7)    Battery mounting part (7a)    Side wall part (7b')    Vehicle body attachment seat (7c)    Rib (7d)    Hook engaging part (7i)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an amount calculation unit (19) that calculates the amount of charging or discharging of secondary battery (12) and capacitor (13). A remaining capacity calculation unit (21) calculates the remaining capacity of electric power stored in secondary battery and capacitor. A control unit (16) controls the secondary battery and capacitor based on the log of amount of charging or discharging stored in storage unit (20) and the calculated remaining capacity of electric power.    USE - Management apparatus of power supply device installed in electric vehicle. Can also be used in managing power supply device installed in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device can be managed effectively so as to efficiently supply power to the vehicle according to the driving state of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the management apparatus of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Management apparatus of power supply device (10)    Capacitor (12)    Secondary battery (13)    Control unit (16)    Amount calculation unit (19)    Storage unit (20)    Remaining capacity calculation unit (21)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a motor control unit (56) which controls operation of a motor which drives a driving wheel, and motor torque control unit which controls torque produced by rotational drive of motor to a value below friction of engine (1), if lock of the driving wheel is detected at time of deceleration in case amount of electrical storage of battery (26) is more than predetermined amount.    USE - Braking force control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling the operation of the motor if lock of the driving wheel is detected at time of deceleration, the behavior of vehicle at time of lock of driving wheel can be stabilized and steering stability can be improved. By controlling the torque produced by the motor to a value below engine friction, the change of deceleration state of vehicle can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle braking force control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Battery (26)    Clutch control unit (52)    Lock detection unit (54)    Motor control unit (56)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an element temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of element positioned at an inverter. A cooling fluid temperature detection unit detects the temperature of cooling fluid used for cooling the inverter. A battery electric charging control unit controls charging of a battery, based on the detected temperature of inverter element and cooling fluid. The control unit interrupts charging of battery, when the detected temperature of inverter element and cooling fluid are less than the predetermined temperature.    USE - Apparatus for controlling electric power supplied from external power supply to battery mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protection of inverter is performed reliably during charging of battery through inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for controlling electric power supplied to battery mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The lamp unit (100) has a hydrogen detector (140) that is integrated with the interior lamp (114) so that hydrogen detection surface (148) is exposed. The hydrogen detector has a hydrogen detection unit (144) that is provided with hydrogen sensor (146) for detecting the intake of hydrogen gas.    USE - Interior lamp unit mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of hydrogen detector can be enabled easily at vehicle interior. The leakage of hydrogen gas to the vehicle interior can be detected reliably and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view, schematic plan view and explanatory diagram of the interior lamp unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lamp unit (100)    Interior lamp (114)    Hydrogen detector (140)    Hydrogen detection unit (144)    Hydrogen sensor (146)    Hydrogen detection surface (148)
NOVELTY - The grounding structure has top cover (18), service plug cover (19), rear cover (20), and side cover (21) that are fixed to outer surface of battery box (11) which accommodates a battery. An electrically conductive plate (30) is provided in fastening portion of each cover. A bolt (31) for fastening the electrically conductive plate of each cover is screwed with nut (17) of battery box. Earth wire for grounding the cover is attached to battery box and/or the cover.    USE - Grounding structure of battery box unit mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By attaching earth wire to battery box and/or cover fixed to outer surface of battery box, the cover can be grounded without spoiling the assembly property of the grounding structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the grounding structure.    Battery box (11)    Nut (17)    Top cover (18)    Service plug cover (19)    Rear cover (20)    Side cover (21)    Electrically conductive plate (30)    Bolt (31)
NOVELTY - A new regular mesoporous fullerene comprises a fullerene aggregate.    USE - New regular mesoporous fullerene is used for various electrochemical applications e.g. support components used in fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, and electroforming applications.    ADVANTAGE - The new regular mesoporous fullerene has large specific surface area and very strong pi - pi interaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of regular mesoporous fullerene.
NOVELTY - The engine has a turbine-blade cross section increasing electric power generation amount, where the engine carries out inclination rotation of a solar-heat increase suspension bridge, and accelerates liquid lead. The liquid lead contains alloy accelerated in a perpendicular downward direction. A heat retention mass turbine and heat retention calorie turbines are driven. Horizontal axes are provided between heat retention calorie turbines. A gravity acceleration part (1g) accelerates a thrust bearing.    USE - Energy-conservation cycles combination engine for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine increases electric power generation amount by liquid lead gravity solar power generation, prevents global warming, and cools calorie turbine exhaust gas using mass turbine exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heat amount drive vertical all-moving-blade gravity-powered solar-heat turbine.    Gravity acceleration part (1g)    All-moving-blade flywheel gas turbine (8a)    Inner side moving blade group (60C)    Outer side axes (60D)    Coupling (80A)
NOVELTY - Biomass containing phosphorus is hydrothermally treated in presence of activated carbon at 100-250 degrees C under pressure of 0.1-4 MPa. The obtained slurry containing activated carbon is hydrothermally treated at 374 degrees C or more under pressure of 22.1 MPa or more, to obtain liquid containing activated carbon, ash and water. Then, lipophilic and volatile liquid which is lighter than water is added into liquid containing activated carbon, ash and water, stirred and separated into two layers. Then, the layers containing activated carbon are recovered.    USE - Recovery of activated carbon used for manufacture of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently enables recovery of activated carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery of phosphate. Biomass containing phosphorus is hydrothermally treated in presence of activated carbon at 100-250 degrees C under pressure of 0.1-4 MPa. The obtained slurry containing activated carbon is hydrothermally treated at 374 degrees C or more under pressure of 22.1 MPa or more, to obtain liquid containing activated carbon, ash and water. Then, lipophilic and volatile liquid which is lighter than water is added into liquid containing activated carbon, ash and water, stirred and separated into two layers. Then, the layers containing phosphate are recovered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of recovery of activated carbon. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (4) and positive electrode (3) of a lead acid battery (1) are immersed in electrolytic solution (2) containing dilute sulfuric acid. The aqueous solution containing carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt of 0.5-1.0 weight% is injected into electrolytic solution. The heat is generated by transmitting regenerative current of 5-12 kHz through negative electrode from positive electrode to maintain temperature of 50-60 degrees C. The supply of regenerative current is stopped if temperature of electrolytic solution is raised to 60-70 degrees C.    USE - Regeneration treatment method of lead acid battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative current of preset frequency is supplied through negative electrode from positive electrode to maintain preset temperature such that the lead sulfate accumulated on electrodes is removed efficiently and regeneration treatment process is performed reliably and stably in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reproduction processing apparatus for lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the reproduction processing apparatus of lead acid battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead acid battery (1)    Electrolytic solution (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Power supply unit (10)
NOVELTY - The transplanter has a steering post (2) provided in a front part of a vehicle body (1). A transmission case (5) is connected with a rotation part of the vehicle body, and an electric motor (7) is provided in a motor installation part (6). A battery (9) is fixed to a lower side space part (8) of a driver's seat (4), and is utilized as a power supply of the electric motor. The motor installation part is provided in a rear side upper surface of the transmission case.    USE - Rice transplanter.    ADVANTAGE - The transplanter ensures weight balance of the vehicle body, decreases power transmission loss and improves power transmission efficiency. The transplanter is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rice transplanter.    Vehicle body (1)    Steering post (2)    Driver's seat (4)    Transmission case (5)    Motor installation part (6)    Electric motor (7)    Driver's seat lower side space part (8)    Battery (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a condenser (6) which cools and condenses the refrigerant through the expander (5). A pump (8) pumps the refrigerant cooled through the condenser. The condenser distributes or circulates the refrigerant sent from the pump.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant discharged from pump is cooled by condenser and distributed reliably. The raise of temperature of pump is prevented. The Rankine system is operated stably and the isoenergetic efficiency is improved. The fuel consumption of motor vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust heat regeneration system.    Engine (1)    Evaporator (3)    Expander (5)    Condenser (6)    Pump (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing initial stage gas pressure in gas bottle (2). The ratio between pressure drops of secondary and primary pressures of pressure-reduction valve (4) is stored as pressure reduction factor. The standard initial secondary pressure of gas bottle is set with respect to initial stage gas pressure. The variation amount of secondary pressure is measured. The residual gas pressure in bottle is measured based on initial stage gas pressure, standard initial secondary pressure, variation amount of secondary pressure and pressure reduction factor.    USE - Method for measuring residual gas pressure in gas bottle installed in gas consumption apparatus (claimed) attached to vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The residual gas pressure in gas bottle can be measured correctly. Since the amount of variation of secondary pressure is measured and other parameters such as initial stage gas pressure, standard initial stage secondary pressure and pressure reduction factor are maintained as constant, the need for attachment of electrical pressure sensor to container valve or side of gas bottle can be avoided. The need for attachment or detachment of electrical connector of secondary pressure measurement unit at the time of replacement of gas bottle can be eliminated and the replacement and conveyance operations of gas bottle can be performed easily. The damage to the electrical connector can be avoided and thus the inexpensive fuel cell system can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for measuring residual gas pressure in gas bottle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    Gas consumption apparatus (1)    Gas bottle (2)    Pressure-reduction valve (4)    Gas outlet (5)    Gas supply path (6)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has an electric power generation part (136) producing electric power based on rotation of a grounding wheel (135), so that a lamp (148) is operated. A detection part (145) detects amount of generated electric power of the electric power generation part, and a control part (146) controls application amount of dispersed material by a dispersion part (141) according to a detection signal from the detection part.    USE - Agricultural machine i.e. cultivation apparatus, for a vehicle i.e. tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The machine avoids the need of external power supply from a tractor. The machine effectively avoids manual wiring connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an agricultural machine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Agricultural machine (1)    Grounding wheel (135)    Electric power generation part (136)    Dispersion part (141)    Detection part (145)    Control part (146)    Lamp (148)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (40) has a start-up indication module (42) that acquires vehicle start-up request and instructs cranking start of an engine (14), while a stop request acquisition module (44) obtains engine stop request. A judgment module (46) verifies whether the state of charge (SOC) value of an electrical storage apparatus (22) is below a predetermined threshold-value, such that engine stop request is refused and engine driving is continued when the SOC value is below threshold value. A stop delay processing module (48) receives engine stop when the SOC exceeds the threshold value.    USE - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents fall of the capacity of the electrical storage apparatus due to engine stop request since engine driving is continued until the SOC exceeds the threshold value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (14)    Electrical storage apparatus (22)    Control apparatus (40)    Start-up indication module (42)    Stop request acquisition module (44)    Judgment module (46)    Stop delay processing module (48)
NOVELTY - An expander (12) expands the working fluid flowing through a Rankine cycle (10) and generates motive power. A motor generator (20) converts the motive power into electric power. A pump bypass circuit (30) connects connecting the entrance side and exit side of a coolant pump (14) bypasses the coolant pump which pumps working liquid. A control apparatus (40) operates the motor generator which supplies motive power to the expander when flow volume of working fluid flowing through the coolant pump is less than preset value.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system for reviving cooling water of internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of fault by raise in the temperature of engine cooling water is prevented so that raise in engine temperature is prevented by exchanging engine exhaust heat to Rankine cycle side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the exhaust heat regeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rankine cycle (10)    Expander (12)    Coolant pump (14)    Motor generator (20)    Pump bypass circuit (30)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The spreading polarization resistance value which considered the voltage produced by the diffused movement or mal-distribution of ion substances inside the battery (5) is set with respect to the internal resistance component of battery. The spreading polarization resistance value is estimated using the time change of the density of the spread ion substances.    USE - Method for estimating internal resistance component of battery such as secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery mounted in vehicle, air-conditioner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of the estimated internal resistance value can be improved, and the calculation precision of state of charge (SOC) or the charge capacity of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery charging capacity estimation method; and    (2) battery usage availability time estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery apparatus (1)    Battery controller (2)    Voltage sensor (3)    Current sensor (4)    Battery (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a laminated object (11) that laminates several fuel cells (12). The pair of end plates (13,14) are provided in both end side of lamination direction of laminated object, and side plates (20) are extended along the side of laminated object. A sheet-like heating apparatus having print heaters (71-75) is provided in the surface opposing the laminated object among the plates (211,212,223-225) of side plates. An electronic control unit (ECU) is provided for making the print heaters to generate heat at the time of staring of fuel cell vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ECU is provided for making the print heaters to generate heat at the time of staring of fuel cell vehicle, the application of excess load to the laminated object can be prevented by delaying the side plate along the lamination direction of laminated object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Laminated object (11)    Fuel cell (12)    End plates (13,14)    Side plate (20)    Print heaters (71-75)    Plates (211,212,223-225)
NOVELTY - The wire (10) has an auxiliary electrode (30) that is inserted into a specific region of core lines (12), which is pressure bonded to terminal metal fitting (20). The metal fitting is pressure bonded to the core line exposed from the edge of electric wire. The resistance welding of the metal fitting and core line is performed, by supplying electricity on both sides of the metal fitting.    USE - Electric wire with terminal metal fitting, connected to battery, inverter, motor, etc., used as driving power source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal metal fitting can be integrated efficiently in the electric wire, since resistance welding of the core lines and metal fitting can be performed reliably and uniformly and core line can be heated efficiently. The electrical property of the wire can be improved, irrespective of the diameter of the electric wire, due to reliable electrical conduction between the electric wire and metal fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    Electric wire with terminal metal fitting (10)    Core line (12)    Insulation coating (13)    Terminal metal fitting (20)    Auxiliary electrode (30)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte consists of nitrogen-containing compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte is used for electrolytic composition for battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to dye-sensitized solar cell, primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell, electrolytic capacitor and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has high solubility, heat resistance, moisture resistance, and ionic conductivity, and is formed without using noble metal or heavy metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte consists of nitrogen-containing compound of formula: R1-B-(-R2)(-R4)-R3R5-N+(-R6)(-R8)-R7 (I).    R1-R8=H, or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted);and    adjacent R5-R8=ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte composition, which contains the electrolyte, and solvent and/or resin.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (10) generates and discharges off-gas via off-gas piping. An ECU (60) prohibits idle stop when freezing in off-gas piping is determined. The ECU cancels prohibition of idle stop when condition resolutive of prohibition of idle stop is satisfied during prohibition of idle stop. A condition resolutive is satisfied, when present temperature of off-gas piping carries out idle stop and is more than cancellation temperature in which off-gas piping does not freeze.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of off-gas piping during an idle stop is prevented. Cancellation of prohibition of idle stop can be performed at an appropriate timing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    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 stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Brake device (51)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of electrode (111,141) that is arranged at board surfaces of laminated structure. The electrodes have an exciting-coil unit (121) for generating magnetic field. A voltage sensor (102) detects change of magnetic field generated by coil unit. A detection circuit (51) detects electric current of region in current measurement unit (101) in cell based on value of electric current. The coil unit is comprised of wiring patterns (121a,121b) formed in surface of substrate (120) among substrates (110,130,140) of laminated structure.    USE - Apparatus for measuring electric current flowing into fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of thickness along lamination direction of cell can be suppressed since exciting-coil unit is formed in surface of substrate. The electric current can be measured appropriately without receiving influence of inductance even if high frequency current is applied during measurement of impedance of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of current measurement unit.    Electric current detection circuit (51)    Current measurement unit (101)    Voltage sensor (102)    Substrates (110-140)    Electrodes (111,141)    Exciting-coil unit (121)    Wiring patterns (121a,121b)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing electrolytic salt and a nonaqueous solvent. The negative electrode active material is mixture of large particles carbon material having median diameter of 30-50 mu m and specific surface area of 2-4.5 m2/g, and small particles carbon material having median diameter of 9-13 mu m and specific surface area of 6.5-7.8 m2/g, in ratio of 8/2-6/4.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics. The precipitation of lithium is suppressed even density of negative electrode is high. The blocking of liquid exhaustion or electroconductive path is prevented.
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has negative electrode active material layer (15) that is formed in surface center portion of collector (11). The outer periphery edge portion of negative electrode active material layer is equipped with buffer layer (23) for preventing sliding-down of negative electrode active material from outer periphery edge.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries for assembled battery used in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since negative electrode active material layer is equipped with buffer layer for preventing sliding-down of negative electrode active material from outer periphery edge, the displacement of active material layer from expansion shrinkage of negative electrode active material can be absorbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Collector (11)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Buffer layer (23)
NOVELTY - A bipolar secondary battery has an electric power generation element formed by laminating bipolar-type electrode and electrolyte layer containing supporting electrolyte and solvent. The bipolar-type electrode has collector as base material, positive electrode active material formed on one surface of collector and negative electrode active material formed on other surface of collector. The absolute value of difference of solubility parameter of resin in base material, and solubility parameter of solvent in electrolyte solution is 1.9 or more.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery is used for assembled battery used as driving power supply for vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger car, truck, bus, light car, and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar secondary battery has excellent durability, reliability, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar secondary battery has an electric power generation element formed by laminating bipolar-type electrode and electrolyte layer containing supporting electrolyte and solvent. The bipolar-type electrode has collector as base material, positive electrode active material formed on one surface of collector and negative electrode active material formed on other surface of collector. The collector contains resin layer having electroconductivity. The absolute value of difference of solubility parameter of resin in base material, and solubility parameter of solvent in electrolyte solution is 1.9 or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a pair of battery boxes (1,2) including several battery cells, respectively, which are connected using a connection box (3). The connection box includes connection circuits which are electrically connected with the respective battery boxes, and are connected with each other by an integrated connection circuit. An output portion (34) outputs the electric power generated within the battery boxes, from the integrated connection circuit to exterior side.    USE - Battery system e.g. lithium ion secondary battery system and nickel-hydrogen battery system mounted in hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used in polymer battery system.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient arrangement of battery cells can be enabled in a limited space, and the number of battery cells can be changed easily. The wiring faults can be avoided by using a low-cost flat bus-bar of desired pattern, and the safety and workability of the battery system can be enhanced. The assembling and disassembling operations of the battery system can be performed easily, and the connection state of battery boxes can be switched easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery boxes (1,2)    Connection box (3)    Flange (15)    Exhaust gas duct (17)    Output portion (34)    Battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an electric power generation structure (10) that laminates the gas diffusion layers (12,13) along the thickness direction at both sides of the membrane electrode structure (11). A separator (20) is arranged at the side of the electric power generation structure and a gasket (30) comprising a rubber-like elastic element is attached on the separator through an adhesive agent (34). A latching element (33) is arranged in the gasket to latch the electric power generation structure and separator.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the fuel cell can be improved and the deterioration of the separator can be suppressed. The sealing performance can be improved and the electric power generation efficiency can be improved without impregnating gasket molding material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electric power generation structure (10)    Membrane electrode structure (11)    Gas diffusion layers (12,13)    Separator (20)    Gasket (30)    Latching element (33)    Adhesive agent (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a case (10-12) for accommodating electrical storage element (21) and liquid (23). A float (30) is arranged in case so as to move and filled with substance (33) with specific gravity smaller than that of liquid in case. The conductors (40) are arranged apart from each other above the float and maintained in non-conduction state when the float is moved from conductors according to contact level of liquid with conductors.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for leakage of liquid and emission amount of gas from electrical storage element can be detected effectively and the need for pressure sensor to measure press in case can be avoided. Thus the electrical storage apparatus with highly rigid and simple structure can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the internal structure of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (10-12)    Electrical storage element (21)    Liquid (23)    Float (30)    Substance (33)    Conductor (40)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium-containing electrolytic salt dissolved in non-aqueous solvent, and (meth)acrylate of polyhydric alcohol. The lithium-containing electrolytic salt contains oxalate complex as anion.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device and transporting apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, portable music player, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte provides battery with high capacity and excellent cycle characteristics, and reduced increase in internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An anode (10) contains anode active material sintered compact as main component. The anode active material sintered compact is a sintered compact of anode powder whose main component (11) surface(s) is coated with coating layer (12) containing amorphous lithium-transition metal oxide containing manganese, iron, cobalt and/or nickel.    USE - Anode is used for solid-type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) as power supply for mobile telephones, notebook computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode has reduced resistance to movement of lithium ions between anode powder, and is free from crack. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery using the anode has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of solid-type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (10)    Powder main component (11)    Coating layer (12)    Interface layer (20)    Solid electrolyte layer (30)    Anode active material layer (40)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has temperature sensor (41) to detect the temperature of fuel cell. A controller (40) is provided to control temperature control unit (30) which adjusts temperature of fuel cell. The temperature control unit is connected with humidifiers (22) through refrigerant pipes (L10,L11) such that the heat exchange between humidifiers is made possible. The temperatures of fuel cell and humidifier are controlled based on output of temperature sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, vessel, aircraft, household appliance and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity control of fuel cell can be performed easily by simple structure. The noise generation in fuel cell during operation can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Humidifiers (22)    Temperature control unit (30)    Controller (40)    Temperature sensor (41)    Refrigerant pipes (L10,L11)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode (10) which occlude-discharges a lithium ion and a negative electrode (12) which occlude-discharges a lithium ion formed through a separator (11), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode has a collector and a negative mix containing an active material, an electroconductive agent, and a binder. The active material is carbon material. The negative mix contains (in wt.%) compound (0.5-1.5) having phenol group, and a phosphorus compound (0.1-0.5).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent safety and output characteristics, and low direct current resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Battery can (13)    Inner cover (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking several electric power generation cells (60). The electric power is produced at maximum load state by the stacked cells. The voltage change of each electric power generation cell is detected at the time of change of supply amount of oxidizing agent gas, fuel gas or cooling medium. The judgment of performance of electric power generation cells is performed based on the detected voltage change.    USE - Judgment method of performance of fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell can be detected simply and reliably after stacking several cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cooling medium supply structure (16)    Oxidizing agent gas supply structure (18)    Electric power generation cell (60)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode-formation paste containing lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide (a), polytetrafluoroethylene (b), acrylic acid-type resin (c) and aqueous dispersion medium (d) is coated to a collector, and heat-processed at temperature of 200 degrees C or less, to obtain a positive electrode.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides positive electrode having excellent flexibility. The lithium secondary battery comprising the positive electrode has excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics.
NOVELTY - An air pump (30) discharges air inside anode flow path (25), to reduce pressure inside flow path. A pressure sensor (24) detects pressure inside flow path after completion of discharge of air inside flow path. An electronic control unit (ECU) (50) reduces pressure inside flow path to a value lower than target pressure, when detected pressure is more than target pressure which is set lower than atmospheric pressure. The flow path is maintained below atmospheric pressure until anode gas is supplied at the time of restarting of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode flow path is maintained below atmospheric pressure until anode gas is supplied at the time of restarting of fuel cell, the anode gas concentration in the flow path can be raised rapidly at the time of restart of fuel cell. The need for anode gas processing apparatus can be eliminated, such that the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Pressure sensor (24)    Anode flow path (25)    Air pump (30)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (100) that is accommodated in a storage case (300). An oxidant gas supply discharge system (200) has a bypass piping (230) refluxed from oxidation waste gas discharge piping (220) to oxidant gas supply piping (210) by making oxidant waste gas into an oxidant gas. An AFM (216) installed within the storage case is provided in the vicinity of oxidant gas supply port (102) rather than junction position (G1) of bypass piping and AFM.    USE - Fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the AFM is provided in the vicinity of oxidant gas supply port, the measurement precision of supply amount of oxidant gas supplied to the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Oxidant gas supply port (102)    Oxidant gas supply discharge system (200)    Oxidant gas supply piping (210)    AFM (216)    Oxidant waste gas discharge piping (220)    Bypass piping (230)    Storage case (300)    Junction position (G1)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing the punching process such that the resin sheet material (W) is pressed towards the surface plate (22) using the punch die (21) so as to pierce the flow-path equivalent portion (WR) from the resin sheet material. The isolation process is performed so as to separate the pierced flow-path equivalent portion from the resin sheet material after fixing the resin sheet material on the surface plate.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path can be formed effectively in the resin sheet material so that the flow of gas and water through the resin sheet material can be separated reliably with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory diagrams illustrating the manufacturing process of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Punch die (21)    Surface plate (22)    Chamber (22a)    Sheet material (W)    Flow-path equivalent portion (WR)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (10) is formed by supporting active metal microparticles (2) to an electroconductive support (1) which has pores (3). The material of the support, material of metal microparticles and different material (iii) (4) are filled in the pores of the support.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has support with pores into which the penetration of active metal microparticles is eliminated and the metal microparticles are present only on the surface of the support. Hence, the metal microparticles which are responsible for electric power generation can be utilized fully, and durability of the electrode catalyst improves. Since the material (iii) has electroconductivity, the electrochemical stability of the electrode catalyst is improved and the performance of the fuel cell is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the steps involved in the manufacturing method of the electrode catalyst.    Electroconductive support (1)    Metal microparticles (2)    Pores (3)    Different material (4)    Electrode catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (10) is formed by supporting active metal microparticles (3) to an electroconductive support (1). The material containing particles of the support, material containing metal microparticles and material (iii) containing different particles (2) are dispersed and exist on the surface of support. The metal microparticles are supported among the particles of material (iii) on surface of the support.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has metal microparticles which do not aggregate after exposure to heat and has stable catalytic activity. Hence, the fuel cell equipped with electrode catalyst has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the steps involved in the formation of electrode catalyst.    Electroconductive support (1)    Different particles (2)    Metal microparticles (3)    Electrode catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains ionic liquid, inorganic oxide fine particles and supporting electrolyte salt. The inorganic oxide fine particles consist of mixture of two or three types of different microparticles.    USE - Electrolyte is used for secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, portable printer, liquid crystal television, electric shaver, memory card, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, toy, game machine device and shoulder massage machine.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent gelatinization effect and strength improvement effect.
NOVELTY - The case (100) has a ventilation window (300) that is covered by the gas permeable films (310,320) that are arranged at the perpendicular direction and separated at a predetermined distance. The gas permeable film (320) is inclined with respect to the perpendicular direction. An intermediate element having several windows is formed between the gas permeable films.    USE - Fuel cell case mounted in underfloor of vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of water into the interior space between the gas permeable films can be prevented and pressure in the interior space can be maintained constant, while ensuring the circulation of gas in the interior space between the films. The damage of the fuel cell case can be prevented, since deformation of the gas permeable film can be regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and sectional view of the fuel cell case.    Fuel cell stack (14)    Fuel cell case (100)    Case structure (200)    Ventilation window (300)    Gas permeable films (310,320)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises a calyx pyrrole and a lithium salt in a molar ratio of 0.1-1, and a nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has high ionic conductivity at low temperature, even when the compounding ratio of low-dielectric-constant solvent is high, and provides lithium secondary batteries having high battery capacity.
NOVELTY - A dispersion liquid obtained by dispersing surfactant and hydrophobic resin particles in water, and carbon particles (40) having particle size of 10-30 mu m and tap density of 1.15-1.50 g/cm3 are mixed, to obtain mixture. The obtained mixture is molded into a thin-plate shape, the molded product is heated, the water content in the molded product is evaporated and dried. The dried molded product is again heated and the surfactant in the molded product is decomposed, to manufacture gas diffusion layer (60).    USE - Manufacture of gas diffusion layer. Uses include but are not limited to electrochemical device e.g. gas generation device and polymer electrolyte fuel cell for mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable music player, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides gas diffusion layer having excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mixture, which contains hydrophobic resin particles, carbon particles and surfactant containing polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol-polyethylene glycol block copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing process of gas diffusion layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon particles (40)    Polytetrafluoroethylene particles (45)    Rolling component (50)    Porous substrate (55)    Gas diffusion layer (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a calculation unit that calculates internal pressure of fuel cell (10), while fuel cell is not operated. The present internal pressure of the fuel cell is calculated when the reactive gas is sealed. The temperature of the fuel cell is detected while fuel cell is operated. The present temperature of the fuel cell is computed based on the calculated internal pressures of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system of solid polymer type and fixed installation type, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the fuel cell can be determined with high precision without the usage of the temperature sensor, internal pressure can be determined easily irrespective of the leakage of the gas from the fuel cell and the gas can be sealed reliably in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for current temperature acquisition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen source (18)    Pressure control valve (21)    Anode sealing valve (22)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - A detection unit provided in fuel tank detects fullness of circulation fuel in the fuel tank and a detection unit detects density of the circulation fuel. A calculation unit computes the discharge amount of circulation fuel discharged from the fuel tank to control the fuel cell so that fullness of the fuel is detected by increase in circulation fuel based on increase in water generated by fuel circulation.    USE - Fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge amount of circulation fuel is computed based on which the quantity of circulation fuel is set equal to full quantity of the fuel tank. Hence, fuel component contained in the circulation fuel before replenishment fuel supply can be utilized effectively and total amount of circulation fuel is managed simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing the total amount change of hydrated hydrazine in the fuel tank accompanying progress of electric power generation by the fuel cell system and change of hydrazine concentration in the fuel tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell case (100) has accommodating unit (200) to accommodate fuel cell stack. A duct (300) is connected to upper surface of the accommodating unit, such that preset gap (340) is maintained between duct and upper surface of accommodating unit. A ventilation hole (320) is formed in the lower surface of the duct, such that the ventilating hole faces the preset gap between the duct and accommodating unit.    USE - Fuel cell case mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since ventilation hole formed in the lower surface of the duct faces the preset gap between the duct and accommodating unit, the fall of ventilation performance of the fuel cell case can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell case (100)    Accommodating unit (200)    Duct (300)    Ventilation hole (320)    Gap (340)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has control unit which controls cut-off valve (22) in hydrogen supply flow path (21a) and judging unit (70) that determines whether vehicle main portion is in halt condition or not. A detector detects whether fuel filling nozzle (101) is connected to fuel filling port (23) or not. The cut-off valve is closed by control unit when fuel filling nozzle is connected to fuel filling port at the time of filling fuel in fuel tank (21) and when vehicle main portion is in halt condition. The operation of motor (41) is prohibited by motor control unit (50).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The incorrect start of vehicle at the time of filling fuel in fuel tank can be prevented. The electric power cannot be supplied to motor when fuel filling nozzle is connected to fuel filling port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel tank (21)    Hydrogen supply flow path (21a)    Cut-off valve (22)    Fuel filling port (23)    Motor (41)    Motor control unit (50)    Judging unit (70)    Fuel filling nozzle (101)
NOVELTY - The gas-liquid separators (20,30) are connected to both sides of a fuel cell stack (10) that discharges water. A backflow prevention valve (31) permits only the flow of water from fuel cell stack to the gas-liquid separator. A control unit (40A) controls a water level sensor (33) which detects the water level in the gas-liquid separator. A drain valve (21,32) discharges the generated water from the gas-liquid separators. The control unit controls the drain valve for performing waste water treatment according to the detected water level.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The collected water does not flow back to the fuel cell stack by providing the backflow prevention valve, so that the drain property of the fuel cell stack can be ensured without using jet pump or rotor type pump. The drain of water is performed exactly and the discharge of the reactive gas by the waste water treatment is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Gas-liquid separators (20,30)    Drain valves (21,32)    Backflow prevention valve (31)    Water level sensor (33)    Control unit (40A)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery comprises a strap (5) made of pure lead or lead alloy. A heat resistant hollow portion (8) occupying volume of 1-18% of surface volume of strap is formed inside the strap.    USE - Lead acid battery for vehicle, agricultural machine and industrial equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength and current collection property of the strap are made favorable by forming heat resistant hollow portion occupying predetermined volume of surface volume of strap. The strap is reduced in weight by reducing quantity of tin used for making the strap so that weight of the lead acid battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the lead acid battery manufacturing method.    Strap (5)    Fillet (5c)    Base (5e)    Edge of pole plates (7)    Heat resistant hollow portion (8)
NOVELTY - The seal structure forms flow path attached to semiconductor device (70) for cooling the heat sink (31), in flow-path case (41). A sealing element (47) is inserted between resin element (34) of semiconductor device and contact portion (34a) of flow-path case. The side edge portion of resin element is fixed with flow-path case using bolt (50). The groove (51) for thickness adjustment of resin element is provided inside internal peripheral surface of surrounding wall (36) of contact portion.    USE - Seal structure of power module for hybrid vehicles. Can also be used in electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of resin element is made uniform by groove, generation of curvature is made difficult and favorable sealing performance is obtained. The fastening operation of load in sealing element is performed without increasing thickness of bolt fastening element. Hence the deterioration of resin element is prevented and durability of resin element is improved without increasing size and weight of resin element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of power module.    Heat sink (31)    Resin element (34)    Contact portion (34a)    Surrounding wall (36)    Flow-path case (41)    Sealing element (47)    Bolt (50)    Groove (51)    Semiconductor device (70)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (70) has connection pieces (21a,22a) provided in conductors (21,22) respectively. The polymerization fixing of two connection pieces is carried out at each upper surface of positive electrode side power semiconductor element and negative electrode side power semiconductor element. A curve bulging portion (38) is provided in two connection pieces. A terminal block (69) is fixed to upper surface of two connection pieces positioned by curve bulging portion.    USE - Semiconductor device such as power converter device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the terminal block is fixed to connection pieces positioned by the curve bulging portion, the productive efficiency of the semiconductor device can be improved. Since the size of the heat sink used in semiconductor device is reduced, the size of the semiconductor device can be reduced without malfunction. The deterioration of semiconductor element can be prevented without raising the manufacturing cost of the semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor device.    Conductors (21,22)    Connection pieces (21a,22a)    Curve bulging portion (38)    Terminal block (69)    Semiconductor device (70)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (70) has power semiconductor elements e.g. transistors that are installed in the upper surface of a heat sink (31) that is covered by an insulating layer (40). The connection pieces (22a,22b) are arranged at the upper surface of the semiconductor element. The curved portion provided in each connection piece is expanded continuously toward the center direction of heat sink.    USE - Semiconductor device of power module installed in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the curved portion is provided in each connection piece, the connection piece is able to bend at the time of strain deformation of heat sink easily. Hence stress acting on the power semiconductor element is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the semiconductor device.    Connection pieces (22a,22b)    Heat sink (31)    Insulating layer (40)    Base electrode (46)    Semiconductor device (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several fixing jigs (A1-D1) arranged on outer periphery of polyhedral jig (30). A rotational drive actuator (50) rotates and drives polyhedral jig to predetermined position. A raising/lowering unit (40) raises/lowers polyhedral jig and attaches battery (BAT) with respect to lower surface of vehicle.    USE - Battery mounting apparatus of electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be mounted rapidly in the vehicle, without causing an enlargement even if the vehicle type is different from battery type. The replacement of battery can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery exchange device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polyhedral jig (30)    Raising/lowering unit (40)    Rotational drive actuator (50)    Fixing jigs (A1-D1)    Battery (BAT)
NOVELTY - The check valve (55) has a flexible portion (55B) including two principal surfaces supported by support portion (55A) in an inclined manner relative to principal axis of the support portion. An uneven portion (55C) is provided on top principal surfaces of the flexible portion defining an obtuse angle to the support portion.    USE - Check valve for fluid device, and piezoelectric pump (both claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of the fluid pressure can be decreased, the check valve can be prevented from collapsing, and the highly reliable fluid device can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluid device; and    (2) pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve chamber and check valve.    Check valve (55)    Support portion (55A)    Flexible portion (55B)    Uneven portion (55C)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing multiple conductors (140,150) and batteries (110,112), each of the batteries comprising a positive terminal (114) and a negative terminal (116). The positive terminal of each of the batteries is coupled to the conductor (150) through multiple fusible links comprising wire bonds (144). Each of the multiple fusible links connects a different one of the multiple batteries to one another in parallel.    USE - Method of protecting batteries such as rechargeable batteries e.g. lithium ion or nickel metal hydride batteries of battery pack used in manufacturing vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in manufacturing energy-conserving electric or hybrid vehicle and rocket.    ADVANTAGE - The wire bonds in the case of a larger overcurrent condition are protected, by adding a fuse in series to the parallel batteries. The fuse blows before the wire bonds in the event of an external short circuit and hence it is easy to repair the condition by replacing the single fuse rather than repairing of all of the wire bonds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a portion of a battery pack.    Batteries (110,112)    Positive terminal (114)    Negative terminal (116)    Conductors (140,150)    Wire bond (144)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst (I) comprising a particle comprising an alloy formed with at least one element of columns IVB, VB, VIB, and VIIB of the periodic table, and an atomically thin layer of platinum atoms at least partially encapsulating the particle, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in energy conversion devices such as fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is self-protecting particles, and has high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional schematic of a nanoparticle alloy.    Noble metal (1)    Non-noble metal (2)    Passivating metal. (3)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a control system including a battery voltage detecting module (47) that detects a battery voltage and sends voltage value to a CPU (41). A comparing module (42) compares the battery voltage with preset maximum and minimum voltage values, and outputs a compared result. A battery output current detecting module (43) sends detected battery output current to the CPU. A generator output voltage detecting module (44) detects a generator output voltage and sends it to the CPU, where the CPU performs analysis, and controls the operation and the output state of a generator (3).    USE - Electrical vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Generator (3)    CPU (41)    Comparing module (42)    Battery output current detecting module (43)    Generator output voltage detecting module (44)    Battery voltage detecting module (47)
NOVELTY - The redox-flow-battery comprises a water-free electrolyte having ionic fluid, positive and negative half cells (f) having ionic fluid, where the ionic fluids are same or different, and vanadium ions (V4+/V5+) as redox-pair for the positive half cell and V4+/V3+ as the redox pair for the negative half cell. The electrolyte comprises 0.1 wt.% of the ionic liquid(s). The operating temperature of the redox-flow-battery is -30 degrees C to 400 degrees C. The concentration of the vanadium ion in the electrolyte is 0.1-10 mol/l.    USE - Used as redox-flow-battery.    ADVANTAGE - The redox-flow-battery has improved variability in selection of operating parameters such as temperature or selection of electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The redox-flow-battery comprises a water-free electrolyte having ionic fluid, positive and negative half cells (f) having ionic fluid, where the ionic fluids are same or different, and vanadium ions (V4+/V5+) as redox-pair for the positive half cell and V4+/V3+ as the redox pair for the negative half cell. The electrolyte comprises 0.1 wt.% of the ionic liquid(s). The operating temperature of the redox-flow-battery is -30 degrees C to 400 degrees C. The concentration of the vanadium ion in the electrolyte is 0.1-10 mol/l. The redox pair is formed from the ionic liquid in both half cells of the redox-flow-battery. The electrolyte does not include the additive of stabilizing agent, acids and/or bases. The electrode (b) of the battery is metallic electrode, diamond electrode or indium-tin-oxide electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic representation of a basic structure of a redox-flow-battery.    Ion conducting separator (a)    Electrode (b)    Electrolyte container (c)    Electrolyte pump (d)    Electrical source (e)    Positive and/or negative half cell. (f)
NOVELTY - The boost device has primary and secondary switching circuits (3,4) that are operated to establish a ground path and to disconnect anodes of output diodes (D1-D3,D6) from common nodes (n1,n2) and ground based on the ON state and OFF state of the switches (Q1,Q2). The primary switching circuit is operated to disconnect the anode of output diode (D3) from common node (n1) and ground, and the secondary switch is operated to disconnect the anode of the output diode (D6) from the common node (n2) and ground when the switches are in ON state.    USE - Direct current (DC) to DC boost device for use in solar cell and rechargeable battery set of motor-driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The boost ratio of the boost device can be increased and the power transformation efficiency can be improved to 95%. The conduction loss and the switching loss can be reduced and the need for snubber circuit can be eliminated while reducing the cost of the boost device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the boost device.    Transformer (2)    Primary switching circuit (3)    Secondary switching circuit (4)    Diodes (D1-D6)    Switches (Q1,Q2)    Common nodes (n1-n4)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy storage unit (1) comprises a housing (2) having a chambers separated from each other by a wall (6). Coolant lines run into and out of one chamber and open via openings in the wall. This chamber contains branching manifolds (10) which engage with the coolant lines in a sealing manner.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A good seal is formed in the storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The wall stores the manifolds and can be lifted together from the battery cell pack. Each coolant line is sealed against the edge of an assigned opening of the wall using an annular seal on the front side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical energy storage unit.    Electrical energy storage unit (1)    Housing (2)    Wall (6)    Branching manifolds (10)    T-piece (15)
NOVELTY - In an electrical power storage unit (1) for motor vehicles, comprising a housing (2) with an electrical battery cell pack and associated electrical circuitry in respective first and second, separate, independently openable sections, the second section has a separate, independently openable service region (20 - 22) containing no electrical components operating above a specified voltage limit (preferably 60 V DC), apart from an optional contact-protected high voltage fuse (13).    USE - As an electrical power storage unit for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage unit is subdivided into several safety levels for various repair and service. The lowest safety level is the service region, which contains only components lying below a protective low voltage threshold, so that operations can be carried out by service personnel without special high voltage expertise. The intermediate level (formed by the second housing region minus the service regions; generally only openable using special tools) contains components which are repairable and replaceable, but does not lie below the protective low voltage threshold, so that operations must be carried out by personnel with high voltage expertise. The highest level (formed by the section with the battery cell pack) is supplied with high voltage and also contains components which cannot be safely manipulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an electrical power storage unit with the service and repair lids removed.    Power storage unit (1)    Housing (2)    Vertical first partition (3')    Horizontal second partition (3'')    High voltage power switchgear unit (12)    High voltage fuse (13)    Plug socket (14)    Multiway connector (17)    - (22) Maintenance regions (20)    - (25) Service region lids (23)    Repair lids (27)    Fixing rivets (29)    Air filter holder (30)    Tube to open air (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating an operating parameter of a vehicle based on information provided for a road segment. A propulsion-related operating parameter e.g. fuel consumption, of the vehicle is estimated based on the operating parameter. Driving data (201) for two vehicle operating parameters is acquired when the vehicle is operated, and a predetermined relationship is set between the vehicle operating parameters. A vehicle specific parameter is determined based on the driving data and the relationship.    USE - Method for estimating a propulsion-related operating parameter such as fuel consumption, energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission (all claimed) of a vehicle e.g. fuel cell powered vehicle and floating car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle specific parameter is determined based on the driving data and the predetermined relationship, so that the propulsion-related operating parameter of the vehicle can be efficiently estimated without requiring a large number of fixed vehicle-specific parameters and extensive processing time and power, thus determining an energy-efficient route in an accurate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for calculating a route in a vehicle navigation system    (2) a navigation system    (3) a computer program product    (4) an electronically readable data carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating processing of data from different data sources.    Navigation system (20)    Driving data (201)    Driver model (203)    Traffic data (205)    Road/street model (207)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor has exterior case (6) provided with element (1) and electrolyte solution. The element is formed by laminating or winding positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (3) which are separated by a separator (4). The negative electrode has a portion (a) including carbon material, and positive electrode comprising polarizing electrode layer (2b) provided sequentially on collector (2a,3a) including metal foil. The electrolyte solution contains electrolyte including perfluoroalkyl-containing lithium compound, solvent and acid inducer.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor is used as backup power supply for electronic devices, hybrid vehicles and fuel-cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has high capacitance and charging/discharging characteristics even at high voltage and temperature, and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical capacitor has exterior case provided with element and electrolyte solution. The element is formed by laminating or winding positive electrode and negative electrode which are separated by a separator. The negative electrode has a portion (a) including carbon material, and positive electrode comprising polarizing electrode layer provided sequentially on collector including metal foil. The portion (a) occludes lithium ion. The electrolyte solution contains electrolyte including perfluoroalkyl-containing lithium compound of formula: Li(P(Rf)yFz) (I), solvent, and 0.0001-2 weight% of acid inducer including anion which has fluorine atom.    Rf=perfluoroalkyl group of formula (CnF2n+1);    n=natural number;and    y,z=1 to less than 6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrochemical capacitor.    Element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Collectors (2a,3a)    Polarizing electrode layer (2b)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Exterior case (6)
NOVELTY - The process involves operating a fuel cell (3) of a fuel cell system (1) comprising a reformer (2). A warm-holding mode is established for transferring heat from the fuel cell to the reformer, where the heat transfer is carried out until temperature of the fuel cell is dropped below a minimum warm-holding temperature. The warm-holding mode is activated after the fuel cell system is switched off. The heat transfer is performed via an educt circuit in which an educt circulates between the fuel cell and the reformer.    USE - Process for operating a fuel cell system (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process ensures that the fuel cell system is characterized with short start times, lower thermal and chemical loads, thus ensuring a long service life for the fuel cell system. The process ensures that the heat transfer from the fuel cell to the reformer can be carried out by the educt circuit in which educt circulates between the fuel cell and the reformer, thus reducing the effort needed for heat transfer.    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 schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Residual gas burner (4)    Heat exchanger (5)
NOVELTY - The ejector has a valve (77) formed in a fluid chamber by placing a valve element (77b) and a valve seat (77a) on a nozzle (80) and a needle (70'). The element seats on or leaves from the seat by nozzle movement. A back pressure chamber arranged between a trunk portion of the nozzle and a base portion of the needle communicates with the chamber through the valve. Three diaphragms (100, 110, 120) fixed to the nozzle enable the nozzle to move in an axial direction against the needle, where two of the diaphragms have same effective area, and the third diaphragm has a different effective area.    USE - Ejector for use in a fuel circulation path of a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is formed in the fluid chamber and the valve element seats on or leaves from the valve seat by movement of the nozzle, thus ensuring that flow rate of the fluid ejected from the nozzle can be controlled by utilizing the valve, and hence ensuring that a highly reliable flow rate control can be conducted with a simpler configuration while suppressing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel circulation path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an ejector.    Needle (70')    Valve (77)    Valve seat (77a)    Valve element (77b)    Nozzle (80)    Diaphragms (100, 110, 120)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery unit including a set of electrically connected cell groups, where each group has a set of battery cells electrically connected in series. A set of sensing lines (SL) detecting voltages of respective battery cells is connected to an integrated circuit of each of tcell groups. A case has a substrate mounted with a set of integrated circuits for the cell groups respectively. Noise protection capacitors are arranged between input terminals (100) of the sensing lines, where a static electricity protection capacitor (CE) is connected between the input terminals and the case.    USE - Battery system for a secondary battery of a drive system for a rotating an electrical machine of a vehicle such as automobile and electric train. Can also be used for industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitances of terminal capacitors and the static electricity protection capacitor are as desired, so that any static electricity that is applied to any of the sensing lines is prevented from adversely affecting the circuit elements, so that the number of static electricity protection capacitors required for electrostatic discharge (ESD) countermeasure can be reduced, thus reducing the required installation space, while minimizing the production costs, and hence improving the reliability of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.    Static electricity protection capacitor (CE)    Sensing line (SL)    Transmission paths (60, 602, 604)    Cell controller (80)    Input terminals (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel cell system (1) comprising a reformer (2) with a catalyst (5) and a fuel cell (3) and operating the fuel cell. The fuel cell is switched off, and a warm-holding mode is carried out after switching off the fuel cell system. An educt containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide is fed to the reformer during the warm-holding mode. The educt is reacted with air in the reformer at the catalyst of the reformer in an exothermal reaction. Air is added via a reformer air path (14) feeding air to the reformer.    USE - Process for operating a fuel cell system (claimed) for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process enables warm-holding mode to be presented without external supply of additional chemical energy carriers for a comparatively long time, due to the utilization of the chemically bound energy presenting in the fuel cell system. The process enables supplying sufficient amount of heat to be released at the catalyst of the reformer in order to compensate the cooling of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell and a reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highly simplified circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Catalyst (5)    Reformer air path (14)
NOVELTY - The ejector (50) has a pair of diaphragms fixed to base and front-end parts of a nozzle, respectively, and attached to an ejector body to link the nozzle to the body. A valve body is connected to the nozzle, and a valve seat is provided in a fluid chamber. The valve body contacts and separates from the valve seat according to shifting action of the nozzle. A back pressure chamber is provided between a trunk portion of the nozzle and a basal part of a fixed needle that is placed coaxially with the nozzle, and connects with the fluid chamber via the valve.    USE - Ejector for a fuel cell system (claimed) in a vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the mixed fluid i.e. mixture of hydrogen and anode-off gas, supplied to the fuel cell stack can be controlled using the valve when the anode-off gas discharged from the fuel cell stack is recirculated by mixing the anode-off gas with the newly supplied hydrogen using the ejector, thus controlling the flow rate of the mixed fluid with high reliability in a simple and economical manner. The sealing area of the valve body and the pressure-receiving area of the back pressure chamber are set equal to each other, so that thrust of the nozzle can be canceled out and the supplied hydrogen can be prevented from causing force moving the nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system including an ejector.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Electronic control unit (10)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Compressor (30)    Dilutor (32)    Ejector (50)
NOVELTY - The system has an operation condition determining unit for determining whether a last operation of a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, is performed in a low-temperature and short-time operation mode when receiving a start-up request signal of the fuel cell. The determining unit sets an amount of an anode gas in the fuel cell to be lower than a predetermined level when the last operation is performed in the operation mode. A replacing unit replaces a gas remaining in an anode of the fuel cell when the last operation is not performed in the operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for an ocean vessel, aircraft and consumer-or-business use stationary fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can set the replacing gas amount more appropriately when starting up the fuel cell, thus improving the fuel efficiency and reducing the start-up time of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for starting up a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The power control system has battery powers (BAT1,BAT2), where the former battery power provides in order to process all kinds of the vehicle signals. The former battery power is connected to a rectifier (20) by the medium of a diode (D1). The latter battery power provides in order to operate the motor, and is connected to the rectifier by the medium of another diode (D2). The battery powers and the rectifier provide the direct flow power source to the multipoint control unit (30).    USE - Power control system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The power control system has battery powers, where the former battery power provides in order to process all kinds of the vehicle signals, where the former battery power is connected to a rectifier by the medium of a diode, and thus ensures reliable and improved power control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power control system.    Switching circuit (10)    Rectifier (20)    Multipoint control unit (30)    Battery powers (BAT1,BAT2)    Diodes (D1,D2)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition comprises an ionic liquid, an electrolytic salt, and inorganic fine particles.    USE - Electrolytic composition is used in secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, electronic book players, mobile telephones, pagers, portable copiers and printers, liquid-crystal televisions, electric shavers, electronic organizers, calculators, memory cards, backup power supplies, toys, motor vehicles, shoulder massage machines, pacemakers, and load conditioners.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition has high ion conductivity, low liquid leakage, and excellent flame retardance. The composition provides secondary batteries having excellent battery performance (e.g. charging/discharging property), durability, and electroconductivity. The electrolyte maintains the shape as a solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic composition comprises an ionic liquid of formula: Z+(Ra)nX-, an electrolytic salt, and inorganic fine particles.    Z=N, S, P, or nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic ring;    Ra=optionally substituted alkyl;    Z+Ra=ring;    n=1 when Z is N or P, 4 when Z is S, and 3 when Z is nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic ring;    X=N(SO2F)2, BF3Y', N(CN)2;and    Y'=alkyl or perfluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite catalyst material comprises metal nanoparticles impregnated on a conductive support coated with a transition metal compound.    USE - Nanocomposite catalyst material is used for electrochemical devices e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite catalyst material has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanocomposite catalyst material.
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust gas heat recovery device (19) accomplishing heat exchange between exhaust gas and a cooling agent of an internal-combustion engine (11) to recover exhaust gas heat. An electronic control unit (23) controls an electrical water pump (15) to change exhaust heat recovery amount referred to internal combustion engine energy output information. The control unit has a mechanism for accomplishing control of amount of exhaust gas heat recovery if threshold energy output of the internal combustion engine is less than or equal to a pre-determined value.    USE - Control device for exhaust gas heat recovery of an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit controls the electrical water pump to change the exhaust heat recovery amount referred to the internal combustion engine energy output information, so that exhaust gas temperature, volume flow rate of the exhaust gas, drain pressure loss in a catalyst or an absorber and drain efficiency are changed, thus improving energy output of the internal-combustion engine, and hence utilizing the exhaust gas heat recovery device to promote heating of the internal-combustion engine and the catalyst while extending range of application of the exhaust gas heat recovery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of an internal-combustion engine cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal combustion engine (11)    Radiator (13)    Electrical water pump (15)    Exhaust gas heat recovery device (19)    Electronic control unit (23)
NOVELTY - The hybrid motor vehicle has an electric motor (1) with a friction clutch (2) which receives energy from the electric motor. A group of batteries (4) is provided, which receives energy from a power generator (5). A rotation multiplier box (6) is engaged, where actuators (7,8) are provided for controlling the rotation multiplier box.    USE - Hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The group of batteries is provided for providing energy to a power generator, where a rotation multiplier box is engaged, and hence ensures manufacturing the hybrid motor vehicle in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid motor vehicle.    Electric motor (1)    Friction clutch (2)    Groups of batteries (4,17)    Power generator (5)    Rotation multiplier box (6)    Actuators (7,8)
NOVELTY - An air electrode has carbon sheet (32), metal net (34) provided on one surface of the carbon sheet, and catalyst layer (50) formed on other surface of the carbon sheet. The catalyst layer has sequential arrangement of copper film (52), nickel film (54) and thin film (56) containing tungsten and nickel.    USE - Air electrode is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The air electrode has excellent electroconductivity. The fuel cell comprising the air electrode is economical, and has improved electrical energy generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of air electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial enlarged view of the fuel cell.    Carbon sheet (32)    Metal net (34)    Catalyst layer (50)    Copper film (52)    Nickel film (54)    Thin film (56)
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal base plate (152) welded into electrode taps (37, 38) i.e. laser, which is made of aluminum, and an electroplating layer (151) welded into a connection terminal (46) that is made of copper. A two-layer structure is electroplated in one side of an aluminum base board, where the structure is made of nickel or hetero-metal.    USE - Secondary battery for use in a digital home appliance, portable terminal, and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Uses include but are not limited to a nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium-metal battery (LB), lithium ion battery (LIB) and lithium-ion polymer battery (LIPB).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low fabrication cost, low volume, and improved productivity and workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery.    Electrode taps (37, 38)    Protecting circuit board (40)    Connection terminal (46)    Electroplating layer (151)    Metal base plate (152)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to automotive industry and can be used in multi-drive vehicles with stepless electric transmission. Proposed device comprises independent-control electric drives built around motors, parametre measurement system, drive wheel rpm metre, accelerator pedal position and steering wheel turn angle metres, as well as control computing system. Measurement system determines current phase in every motor and parametres describing normal forces in drive wheel contact spots. Mismatch computer averages signals for every measured parametres for every operating time interval. Control signal generator corrects control signals in compliance with preliminary computed increments for every control signal.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Higher accuracy and faster response. 7 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - A battery separator comprises a mixture of kaolin clay or alumina (20-80 wt.%) and silica (20-80 wt.%), and polyolefin. The battery separator has a thickness of 5-250 mu m and air permeability of 1-200 sec/10cc.    USE - In lithium ion battery (claimed) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), pluggable HEVs and EVs; in air filtration, water purification (a filter for separating microorganisms and viruses from water), size exclusion, sanitary napkins, breathable closing and house wrap.    ADVANTAGE - The battery separator has shutdown activation of 130-150 degrees C and melt integrity is greater than or equal to 150 degrees C. The separator improves the safety issues associated with lithium ion battery and also meets assembly and cell performance requirements as well as the cost criteria is needed for the HEV applications; is high in air permeability, low in shrinkage and improves temperature resistance which addresses the safety requirements of lithium ion batteries; provides high abuse tolerance but with relatively low cost that meets both the safety and cost requirements of LIB for EV/HEV applications; is low in electrical impedance; possess high thermal resistance; avoids thermal runaway; provides adequate shutdown behavior; provides high thermal resistance; provides an enhanced holding capacity and a uniform surface appearance when wound on a winding tube which is provided for spiral wound separators or when used in enveloping by a enveloping machine for prismatic cells, thus increasing the electrolyte retention, wicking action and ease of assembly; has lowers material costs and is mass-produced at relatively low costs.
NOVELTY - The power unit (100) has a photovoltaic panel (110) that includes a photovoltaic cell (116) having an associated optimal wave length. An artificial light source (114) produces a light having an optimal wave length. A light guide (112) has a first surface, a second surface, and an edge. The light guide is attached to the photovoltaic panel. The first surface of the light guide is proximate to the photovoltaic cell. The artificial light emits the light into the light guide and the light guide directs the light to the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Power unit for producing electricity for e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing more power than the lighting units consume since the light guide is attached to the photovoltaic panel in which the first surface of the light guide is proximate to the photovoltaic cell. Provides a power unit that is self-limiting based on the brightness of the artificial light source since the artificial light emits the light into the light guide and the light guide directs the light to the photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for providing electricity; and    (2) a method for producing electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power unit in which the light guide is lifted away from the photovoltaic panel.    Power unit (100)    Photovoltaic panel (110)    Light guide (112)    Artificial light source (114)    Photovoltaic cell (116)
NOVELTY - The system has a discrete fuel cell device (100) for supplying electricity to a demand source (106). A battery charger (104) is separately installed from the demand source, where the battery charger is provided with electricity from the fuel cell device for charging a peripheral. A demand source recognizer (103) is installed adjacent to the battery charger, and is lifted to lock the battery charger. A discrete wattmeter (101) is connected with the fuel cell device. The discrete wattmeter is connected to systematic power (110).    USE - Fuel cell system for a hybrid electric vehicle and an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system facilitates the charging of the electro mobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Discrete fuel cell device (100)    Discrete wattmeter (101)    Demand source recognizer (103)    Battery charger (104)    Demand source (106)    Systematic power (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2), which has a cathode area (3) and an anode area (4) and an exchange device (12), which passes through from a supply air flow flowing to the cathode area. The exchange device has a catalytic material (13). The exchange device is provided to supply the exhaust gas on the anode area. The exchange device is provided to supply the fuel, particularly hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell, which has a cathode area and an anode area and an exchange device, which passes through from a supply air flow flowing to the cathode area, and hence ensures simplified and improved fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode area (3)    Anode area (4)    Exchange device (12)    Catalytic material (13)
NOVELTY - The electric charging method involves using an ion capacitor (10) for conducting current which consists of charged ionic cathode electrolyte from an electrolytic fuel cell. An ion capacitor has metal conducting surfaces that are in electrical contact with positive support plates (5) of the positive nickel pole of a nickel-cadmium secondary cell of a storage battery recharging the electrically discharged storage battery. The positive support plate having four horizontal rows of electrode holes, an assembly hole, and a large capacitor hole for mounting plate on the ion capacitor.    USE - Electric charging method for electrically discharged alkaline secondary cell storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the specific energy of transportation batteries by rapid electrical charging while the vehicle is in motion, thus, increases the vehicle operating range. Enables storing specific energy of transportation batteries on an electrical conductor tape which is activated by hydrolysis in a fuel cell cathode chamber and subsequently used to recharge the transportation batteries. Increases the charging rate of transportation batteries while simultaneously reducing the heating rate and accumulated heat during the charging period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the assembly of the positive electrode plates as mounted on an ionic capacitor that comprises the positive pole.    Electrode tubes (1)    Positive support plates (5)    Positive pole (9)    Ion capacitor (10)    Assembly rod (20)
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolyte composition (18) comprises phase (I) including hollow and/or porous organic microparticles, and continuous phase (II) including ethylene oxide-containing polymer.    USE - Polymeric electrolyte composition is used for secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, zinc/air batteries, lithium/air batteries, carbon/zinc batteries, and rechargeable batteries. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cells, Graetzel cell, electrochemical devices, sensor devices, mobile phones, electric vehicles, cameras, video cameras, compact disks, cassette tapes, portable digital versatile disk (DVD) players, wireless reading devices, digital books, and portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte composition has high electrical conductivity, shear modulus and durability, excellent proccessability, flame retardancy, electrical performance and mechanical characteristics, and ability to withstand thermodynamic conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) preparation of polymeric electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of secondary battery cell.    Secondary battery cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Electrolyte (18)    Current collector (20)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a filling port (11) through which a housing space and outside of valve device communicate with each other. A filter (17) located between filling port and through-holes (22a,27a) of passage filters a high pressure hydrogen gas filled into gas tank (1) through filling port and a valve element (19) that is moved between filter and filling port by gas flow. The valve element moved towards filling port seats on a valve seat formed around filling port and closes the filling port, when the gas passes through the through-hole and the filter and flows into the housing space.    USE - Valve device of gas tank storing high pressure hydrogen gas (claimed) in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve device is arranged as a unit externally on the gas tank so that space required for installation is reduced and installation is simplified. The valve element on the valve seat functions as a check valve so that hydrogen gas that passes through the filter is prevented from leaking through the filling port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve device.    Gas tank (1)    Valve device (2)    Filling port (11)    Filter (17)    Valve element (19)    Through-holes (22a,27a)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (10) has positive electrode (12), negative electrode (14) and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode or negative electrode contains iron oxide film (144) which can occlude-discharge lithium provided on electroconductive substrate (142) having surface roughness of 3 mu m or more. The iron oxide film contains crystals of alpha -ferric oxide.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for vehicles (claimed) e.g. electric vehicles, motor vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode; and    (2) manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Electroconductive substrate (142)    Iron oxide film (144)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an oxyhydrogen generating unit (7) for electrolytically converting an electrolyte into oxyhydrogen gas, and a combustible fuel supply unit (4) storing combustible fuel. An engine unit (3) is coupled to the generating and supply units. An electric power supply system (9) is electrically connected to the oxyhydrogen generating unit. An auxiliary electricity generating unit (90) is electrically connected to a storage battery (95), and is driven by renewable energy resources e.g. solar energy and wind energy, to generate an electrical output for charging the battery.    USE - Oxyhydrogen vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The engine unit is coupled to the oxyhydrogen generating unit and the combustible fuel supply unit, thus reducing consumption of combustible fuel, enhancing the combustion efficiency of the combustible fuel, and reducing carbon monoxide emissions of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oxyhydrogen vehicle.    Engine unit (3)    Combustible fuel supply unit (4)    Oxyhydrogen generating unit (7)    Electric power supply system (9)    Auxiliary electricity generating unit (90)    Storage battery (95)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a memory unit to store the termination condition for previous operation of system, the start-up temperature or the remaining volume of water produced at the previous scavenging time. A controller (7) judges whether the rapid warm-up of the system is required, and the system is to be started without circulating the cooling water when the rapid warm-up is required, from the stored water volume and temperature. The low-efficiency power generation is executed with or without circulating the cooling water based on the judgment result.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle e.g. fuel-cell vehicle (claimed) such as fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of durability due to heat concentration is suppressed while performing the necessary rapid warm-up operation, when the fuel cell system is started at the temperature below the freezing temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for start-up control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidant gas piping system (3)    Controller (7)    Coolant flow path (41)
NOVELTY - A slurry contains a positive electrode active material, binder and organic solvent. The positive electrode active material is lithium-containing composite metal oxide. The binder is fluoropolymer.    USE - Slurry is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electrical and electronic equipments and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry has excellent stability. The positive electrode formed using the slurry has excellent flexibility. The lithium secondary battery using positive electrode has excellent safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A slurry contains a positive electrode active material, binder and organic solvent. The positive electrode active material is lithium-containing composite metal oxide (LixM1yM21-yO2), where x is 0.4-1, y is 0.3-1, M1 is nickel and/or manganese and M2 is cobalt, aluminum and/or iron. The binder is fluoropolymer ((A)m(B)n(C)l), where A is structural unit derived from vinylidene fluoride, B is structural unit derived from tetrafluoroethylene, C is structural unit derived from hexafluoropropylene, m is 0.45-1, n is 0-0.5, l is 0-0.1, and m+n+l is 1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode;    (2) lithium secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of slurry.
NOVELTY - A slurry comprises electrode active material (A), binder (B) containing fluoropolymer (I) and solvent-soluble thermoplastic resin other than the fluoropolymer, and organic solvent (C).    USE - Slurry for electrode mixture of lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for portable electric-electronic equipment and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry has excellent stability and adhesiveness with respect to collector. The electrode manufactured using the slurry has excellent flexibility and provides secondary batteries with excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A slurry comprises electrode active material (A), binder (B) containing fluoropolymer and solvent-soluble thermoplastic resin other than the fluoropolymer, and organic solvent (C). The fluoropolymer has composition of formula: (VDF)m(TFE)n(HFP)l (I).    VDF=structural unit derived from vinylidene fluoride;    TFE=structural unit derived from tetrafluoroethylene;    HFP=structural unit derived from hexafluoropropylene;    m=0.45-1;    n=0.05-0.5;    l=0-0.1;and    m+n+l=1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for lithium secondary battery, which is obtained by coating the slurry on a collector and drying the coated slurry;    (2) lithium secondary battery, which consists of the electrode as positive and/or negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (3) manufacture of the slurry, which involves dispersing the binder and the electrode active material in an organic solvent containing 100 ppm or less of water.
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current to direct current converter (130) connected to a battery cell through a switching unit to receive and boost charging voltage from the battery cell. A direct current storage unit (140) stores the boosted output voltage of the converter. A recovery path unit supplies the power stored in the storage unit to a battery tub (110). The direct current storage unit includes a direct current electrolytic capacitor. The converter is arranged between the battery cell and the direct current storage unit.    USE - Device for uniformly charging lithium ion battery cell of an emergency high-capacity battery management system of an electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid electric vehicle, electromobile, electric bicycle and a golf-cart.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the charging efficiency of the battery tub, prevents overcharging of the battery cells, and equally performs the charging voltage of each battery cell in a filling process by supplying the charging current to the shortage charged battery cell. The device steadily supplies charging power source in a battery pack of a lithium battery system, prevents anticipated battery damage or explosions resulting from unbalanced charging, and improves the durability and reliability of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for uniformly charging a lithium ion battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a uniform lithium ion battery cell charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery tub (110)    Direct current to direct current converter (130)    Direct current storage unit (140)    Collection entry-way-unit (160)    Commutation unit (190)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing fuel supply-amount supplied to a stack of a fuel cell system during a fuel supply diminution stage, and reducing air discharge during an air-supply diminution stage. Nitrogen is filled in an inner side of the stack with the air to set up a load, and supply of the fuel is stopped. An electrical connection with the load is blocked to reduce the fuel supply. Air supply pressure in the stack is compared with hurt pressure. An operation of an air pump is stopped to stop the air supply.    USE - Purging method for a fuel cell system in a vehicle and an electrical apparatus such as inverter and home electric heater.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows purging the fuel cell stack, and facilitating the fuel cell system to easily discharge oxygen in an inner side of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a purging method for a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves providing energy for drive aggregates in a normal operating condition that differs from a switched-off operation. Pressure caused in an anode sector is adjusted by actuation of a control element i.e. valve, for adjusting mass stream of reducing agent e.g. hydrogen, that is supplied to the anode sector. The detection of pressure as function of time for determining leakage in a normal operating condition of a fuel cell system is begun, if zero-load requirement exists at the fuel cell system via the drive aggregates.    USE - Method for determining leakage of a reducing agent e.g. hydrogen and hydrogen contained gas, in an anode sector in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the leakage of the reducing agent in the anode sector in the fuel cell system at reduced time period that ranges from five to ten seconds and in a reliable manner without using hydrogen gas-sensors, thus reducing the device technical expenditure for determining the leakage in the anode sector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the method for determining leakage of the reducing agent in the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The handling device (1) comprises a lateral opening for changing the power supply unit in a horizontal direction. The handling device is formed by a hand pallet truck (3). A lift pole (5) is attached to the elevating transporter by a quick hitch (4). The lift pole is provided with a receiving unit (6) for receiving the power supply unit.    USE - Handling device for use in a battery changing system for changing a power supply unit, particularly a battery block of a ground conveyor, particularly a fork lift truck (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lift pole is attached to the elevating transporter by a quick hitch, where the lift pole is provided with a receiving unit for receiving the power supply unit, and thus enables simple and easy operation of the handling device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply unit comprises a connecting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a handling device with a power supply unit.    Handling device (1)    Hand pallet truck (3)    Quick hitch (4)    Lift pole (5)    Receiving unit (6)
NOVELTY - A cast iron made metal air battery includes a metal electrode, which produces electrical energy. A regenerator (50) receives metal oxide (40) deriving from discharge reactions of battery. A gasification chamber (16) receives fuel and converts into hot gas flow containing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen gas (H2). The hot gas flow contacts with the metal oxides to form a molten regenerated metal with melting point of (450-1500) degrees c, which is extracted and casted to form fresh electrode suitable to be received by battery.    USE - System for producing electrical energy from fuel e.g. low or medium grade fuel such as coal or biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The high conversion efficiency of the system starting from the low or medium grade fuel is provided by forming molten regenerated metal with predetermined melting point by mixing hot gas floe from gasification chamber and metal oxides from regenerator. Thus the performance of the system is increased using the metal air battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing electrical energy from fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for producing electrical energy.    Reaction chamber (15)    Gasification chamber (16)    Metal oxide (40)    Regenerator (50)    Chimney (54)
NOVELTY - A crosslinked product of a polybenzoxazine-based compound is formed of a polymerized resultant product of a first benzoxazine-based monomer or a second benzoxazine-based monomer.    USE - A crosslinked product of a polybenzoxazine-based compound used in an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell for a high temperature and no humidity.    ADVANTAGE - The polybenzoxazine-based compound has excellent acid trapping capacity, mechanical and chemical stability, and phosphoric acid supplementing capacity at a high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crosslinked product of a polybenzoxazine-based compound is formed of a polymerized resultant product of a first benzoxazine-based monomer of formula (I) or a second benzoxazine-based monomer of formula (II).    R1=tertiary butyl group;    R2=optionally substituted (1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl, 1-20C alkynyl, 6-20C aryl, 7-20C arylalkyl, 2-20C heteroaryl, 2-20C heteroarylalkyl, 4-20C carbocyclic, 4-20C carbocyclic alkyl, 2-20C heterocyclic, or 2-20C heterocyclic alkyl); and    R3=optionally substituted (1-20C alkylene, 1-20C alkenylene, 1-20C alkynylene, 6-20C arylene, 2-20C heteroarylene), -C(=O)-, or -SO2-.
NOVELTY - The electric power and telematic control system has an electronic controller, a fuel cell and a telematic apparatus. The electric controller re-distributes the electric power corresponding to the predetermined electric power load or electric power usage amount, when the electric power is supplied from fuel cell to telematic apparatus.    USE - Electric power and telematic control system mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to van, truck, tow-vehicle, ambulance, police car, bus, ship, air craft, helicopter and fire engine.    ADVANTAGE - The electric controller re-distributes the electric power generated by the fuel cell efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power and telematic control system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motive power system (101)    Electric system (102)    Telematic system (103)    Drive control system (104)    Sensor (205)
NOVELTY - The generator has savonius rotors (1) provided with generator units (2), and ducted turbines (3) integrated in vertical or horizontal axial alignment. An inflow opening (4) is formed pointing driving direction, and an exhaust opening is formed as a part of the ducted turbines.    USE - Wind generator for a vehicle for producing energy by utilizing driving wind.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed such that environmental damaging emissions and fuel costs are reduced and renewable energies are utilized for driving purpose in vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Savonius rotors (1)    Generator units (2)    Ducted turbines (3)    Inflow opening (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a power converter (20) for converting direct current (DC) power produced by a fuel cell to an alternating current (AC) power. A power divider (30) selects commercial power from an electric power system and power produced by fuel cell for dividing the selected power according to loads (25). A waste heat recovery unit (40) recovers the heat generated by the fuel cell. A fuel cell controller (50) controlling the fuel cell controls the commercial power such that the price of the commercial power and the price of the produced power coincide with each other at preset level.    USE - Combined heat and power cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation cost is reduced, thus improving the profitability of the system. The inequality difference between the commercial power and the produced power is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combined heat and power cogeneration system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a combined heat and power cogeneration system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power converter (20)    Loads (25)    Power divider (30)    Waste heat recovery unit (40)    Fuel cell controller (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a power converter (40) converting direct current power produced by a fuel cell stack (20) into alternating current power. A cooling device (30) circulates cooling water through fuel cell stack to maintain temperature of fuel cell stack to specific level. A heat exchanger (80) is connected to a heat accumulator (60) or an auxiliary heat source (70) to circulate water (CC) or hot water and supply air (BB) to air cooling fan for performing heat exchanging process. A heat utilizing device is connected to heat exchanger to utilize the high temperature air heated by heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to clothes dryer, food waste drying machine, dish dryer and air heater.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the energy utilization ratio. The heat can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air (BB)    Water (CC)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Cooling device (30)    Power converter (40)    Heat accumulator (60)    Auxiliary heat source (70)    Heat exchanger (80)
NOVELTY - The gas reformer has a reaction main structure comprising two air flow channels that are respectively provided with axial port and radial port. A combustion catalyst is provided at one air flow channel, while a reformation catalyst is provided at another air flow channel.    USE - Thermally coupled natural gas reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The natural gas catalyst reformation reaction and natural gas catalyst combustion reaction are performed simultaneously, so that the thermal coupling during two reaction processes is realized. The structure of the reformer is simplified, and the size of the reformer is reduced. The usage convenience of the reformer is improved, while easily replacing the catalyst in the reformer, and improving installation property of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the thermally coupled natural gas reformer.
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the power voltage value of a device in real time, and comparing the detected power voltage value with the voltage critical value when the electric quantity of a dry cell is insufficient. The dry cell is replaced by a rechargeable battery, and the voltage value of the power is detected in real time. The device is controlled to power off when the detected power voltage value is less than the voltage critical value and when the electric quantity of the rechargeable battery is insufficient.    USE - Method for supplying power to a device such as four-drive vehicle, MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 device and a recorder pen (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the device to work for a long time with the rechargeable battery, prolongs the service life of the rechargeable battery, saves the cost for purchasing the dry cell for users, and provides convenience for users while using the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a power supplying method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a structural implementing model of a management center (27). A present part is provided with an electric characteristic character of an electromotive unit. A full unit is utilized as a resource to be connected to the management center for data analysis. The management center is utilized for performing an electronic control on member units with an electric controllable characteristic. The management center is provided with a charging control unit (2), a signal processing unit (5), an anti-theft control unit (6) and a real-time state unit (7).    USE - Electromotive resource integrated management and control method.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be implemented for efficiently enhancing utilization of electromotive resource in a safe and rational manner, thus improving manufacturing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electromotive resource integrated management and control method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charging control unit (2)    Signal processing unit (5)    Anti-theft control unit (6)    Real-time state unit (7)    Management center (27)
NOVELTY - The system has a bell housing (1) fixedly connected with an engine block, where a permanent magnet motor (22) and an eddy current retarder (6) are installed in the bell housing. An input axle (3) is penetrated through a centre of the bell housing. The input axle installed in the bell housing is fixed with the eddy current retarder and the permanent motor. A control unit (21) is installed outside of the bell housing, and is connected respectively with the eddy current retarder, the permanent magnet motor, a rotating speed sensor (12), a twist sensor (11) and a storage battery.    USE - Integrated electricity generating/starting system for an eddy current retarder in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system combines the starting system, the electricity generating system and the braking system, and lightens the weight. The generated eddy current braking moment brakes the generator, achieves the goal of energy recycling, prolongs the service life of storage battery and enhances the stability of braking system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for an integrated electricity generating/starting system of eddy current retarder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an integrated electricity generating/starting system.    Bell housing (1)    Input axle (3)    Eddy current retarder (6)    Twist sensor (11)    Rotating speed sensor (21) Control unit (12)    Permanent magnet motor (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a water heater on a water outlet pipeline of a cleaning liquid tank and at outside of an automobile tail gas pipeline to increase a contact area of a tail gas pipeline. A part of water is pumped in the cleaning liquid tank in the heater for future use. The hot water is pumped out in the water heater to defrost if needing to defrosting the front windshield glass of the automobile.    USE - Quick defrosting method for a front windshield glass of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables guaranteeing quick defrosting speed and better effect. The heater absorbs a part of heater on the exhaust pipe, so that temperature of the exhaust pipe can be properly reduced and the service life of the exhaust pipe is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a quick defrosting device for a front windshield glass of an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a quick defrosting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The energy supplying system has a two-way energy transfer system that provides a plug-in recharge to at least one energy storing device to supply energy from one or more solar collecting devices to a stationary structure. The outer width of a solar collector assembly exceeds the width of the vehicle body measured normal to the direction of vehicle travel. The solar collector assembly converts light energy into electrical energy.    USE - Energy supplying system for extended range solar vehicle and stationary structure e.g. building.    ADVANTAGE - Offers cost-effective and synergistic energy supplying system that does not contribute to global warming. Reduces fossil fuel usage. Ensures safe operation for supplying electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a vehicle with an outer skin.    Outer tube of lift system (46)    Inner tube of lift system (48)    Maximum-sized solar array (50)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly comprises a gas diffusion layer (50) and catalyst layer of porous electrically conductive material. A polymeric membrane comprises blind pores in membrane surfaces which are in contact with respective surfaces of gas diffusion layer and catalyst layer. The blind pores comprise electrically-conductive coating along inner side wall, which are in electrical and hydraulic communication with the porous material of the layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for high temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle, portable power system or stationary system for supplying power to home or building.    ADVANTAGE - Increasing the interfacial area between the catalyst layer and the central membrane allows the use of thinner catalyst layers while reducing the catalyst layer thickness. The reduction in catalyst layer thickness results in improved fuel cell performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of membrane electrode assembly.    Fuel cell (42)    Nano-engineered MEA (44)    Central membrane (46)    Anode (48)    Gas diffusion layer (50)
NOVELTY - The unit (10) has a gas flow region (8) comprising channels (20-34) e.g. grooves, for guiding gas e.g. oxidation gas (12), along an active surface (14). One of the channels defines a flow direction at a point (46) in one of barriers (16) and another flow direction in another point (48). A straight line (50) running through the former point and parallel to the former flow direction neglects the barriers while another straight line (52) running through the latter point and parallel to the latter flow direction meets the barriers. The barriers are arranged upstream or downstream to the surface.    USE - Roll back unit for use in a fuel cell stack of a vehicle such as motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and lorry, and in a combined heat and power generation plant (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The roll back unit is designed such that the flow of power supply in a central region of the active surface is avoided and a uniform flow of the gas in the gas flow region is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a roll back unit.    Gas flow region (8)    Roll back unit (10)    Oxidation gas (12)    Active surface (14)    Barriers (16)    Channels (20-34)    Points (46, 48)    Straight lines (50, 52)
NOVELTY - The system has a phase current operation unit (204) computing current flowing in a load. A synchronized coordinate transformation part (208) saves shaft reference currents value and compensating current value. Current controllers (210, 211, 212) control the shaft reference currents. A reactance unit converts Q-axis voltage into direct current voltage.    USE - Multi-purpose backup compensation system for a solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains an alternator output of the solar cell system. The system eliminates the need of a separate uninterruptible power supply to supply the electricity to the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multi-purpose backup compensation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multi-purpose backup compensation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Phase current operation unit (204)    Synchronized coordinate transformation part (208)    Current controllers (210, 211, 212)    Space vector modulation unit (220)
NOVELTY - The system has an unbalance compensator (220) for saving negative-phase sequence component shaft reference current. A load leveler (210) applies direct current voltage on a load corresponding to difference of electric energy of an alternator. A positive-phase sequence component shaft reference current is controlled. Low-pass filters (223, 224) remove ripple from the negative-phase sequence component shaft reference current. The direct current voltage is controlled corresponding to difference of the electric energy of alternator output amount of a fuel system.    USE - Multi-purpose compensation system for backup of a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The system regularly maintains the alternator output of the fuel system, compensates the electricity of variance according to the load, avoids utilizing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, and consumes less electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multi-purpose compensation method for backup of a fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-purpose compensation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Load leveler (210)    Active power controller (211)    Voltage controller (212)    Unbalance compensator (220)    Low-pass filters (223, 224)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic device installed on a battery of a vehicle for capturing solar energy for charging the battery of the vehicle.    USE - System for capturing solar energy to charge a battery of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures operation of the vehicle even during absence of sun light.
NOVELTY - The device has a push-pull converter (200) and a buck converter (100) respectively provided with an input terminal and an output terminal. Switching frequency of the buck converter is compared with switching frequency of the push-pull converter. Duty ratio of the push-pull converter is maintained to about 0.5 according to the switching frequency regardless of input voltage. An output rectifying circuit is provided with multiple diodes (D9-D12). The switching frequency of the buck converter is doubled according to the switching frequency of the push-pull converter.    USE - Power conversion device for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The peak current of a current type input inductor of the push-pull converter can be reduced. The device reduces voltage rating of a switch element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power conversion device.    Diodes (D9-D12)    Current type input inductor (L2)    Buck converter (100)    Push-pull converter (200)    Clamp circuit (250)
NOVELTY - The regulator (110) has a power controller (111) for controlling reference current, and a current controller (112) for controlling the current flowing to a load, so that current limit is within a specified range. A pulse width modulation generator (113) performs pulse width modulation to a direct current voltage based on current controlled within the specified range. A direct current-direct current converter (114) converts the direct current voltage that is pulse width-modulated.    USE - Power regulator for a backup part of a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator compensates the electricity of the variance according to the load change in an effective manner while regularly maintaining the alternator output of the fuel system. The need for uninterruptible power supply in order to supply the electricity during emergency is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power regulator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power regulator (110)    Power controller (111)    Current controller (112)    Pulse width modulation generator (113)    Direct current-direct current converter (114)
NOVELTY - A secondary-battery collector has an aluminum foil (1) or copper foil provided with a film (4) containing a compound (b) (2) which does not have swelling property with respect to an organic solvent, and carbon microparticles (3).    USE - Collector is used for manufacturing secondary battery for mobile component and power electrical tool (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, bicycle, electrically-driven drill, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, and impact wrench.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using the collector has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics, and initial battery capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode;    (2) negative electrode;    (3) manufacture of collector;    (4) manufacture of positive electrode;    (5) manufacture of negative electrode;    (6) manufacture of secondary battery;    (7) secondary battery;    (8) mobile component and power electrical tool; and    (9) paste for film formation for collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the collector.    Aluminum foil (1)    Compound (2)    Carbon microparticles (3)    Film (4)
NOVELTY - Coating (m1) fluoropolymers with a coating substance, by atom transfer radical polymerization, involves contacting a fluoropolymer with a reaction mixture comprising at least one ligand selected from multichained and polycyclic amines, at least one metal salt where the metal is in a first oxidation state, at least one solvent, and the organic coating substance in monomer form.    USE - In reaction column fillings, microfilters, electrical sensors, membranes for biotechnology, fuel cell membranes, or biodepositors; in twist-ball or electrophoretic display; for modifying membranes of fuel cells or hydrolyzers to become ion-conductive; for attaching catalysts in reaction column fillings; in functional microfilters for enabling conduction of reactions or testing during filtration; in micromachines and actuators, for forming motive part (such as a nanovalve where the electrodes are attached to a polymer) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - In the present method there is no need for adding resins and other components to the pure base polymer. All the characteristics of the base polymer remain unchanged. There is no need for mechanical, thermal or plasma processing of the fluoropolymer surface before grafting. Various monomers can be used to form the functional layer. Thickness and structure of applied layer can be strictly controlled. The fluoropolymer and applied surface are bonded with extreme strength. Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) reaction can be directly initialized from existing fluorine atoms in base polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fluoropolymer coated with a coating substance obtainable by the process (m1).
NOVELTY - The system has two U-shaped cradles (3, 8), and U-shaped bases (4, 9) for supporting a battery pack (1). U-shaped branches (5, 6, 10, 11) are fixed to a support (2) i.e. body, of a motor vehicle and are rotated around axles (7, 12) arranged in a horizontal plane tangent to a face of the pack such that each cradle rotates between a closed position and an open position. An operating unit (17) acts on cable tensioning and releasing modes so as to simultaneously drive the cradles in closed position and the cradles in open position, respectively.    USE - System for fixing a parallelepiped power battery pack with a support i.e. body, of a motor vehicle, in a service station.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system permits maintenance of the battery pack even in case of ill-timed unlocking of the system. The operating unit acts on the cable tensioning and releasing modes so as to simultaneously drive the cradles in closed position and the cradles in open position, respectively, thus automatically installing and replacing the battery pack in and from the support of the vehicle in a service station. The system can be supported on simple mechanical elements so as to assure better robustness and industrial implementation facility of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for automated assembling of a battery pack    (2) a method for automated disassembling of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for fixing a parallelepiped power battery pack with a support.    Battery pack (1)    Support (2)    U-shaped cradles (3, 8)    U-shaped bases (4, 9)    U-shaped branches (5, 6, 10, 11)    Axles (7, 12)    Operating unit (17)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery (1) has an integrated latent heat storage which contains a medium. The medium has a certain temperature which is selected from a region limited by the minimum and the maximum operating temperature of the used battery type. The latent heat storage is integrated in a housing of the vehicle battery.    USE - Battery for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle battery has an integrated latent heat storage which contains a medium, where the medium has a certain temperature which is selected from a region limited by the minimum and the maximum operating temperature of the used battery type, and hence ensures an energy-saving vehicle battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for climate controlling of the vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle with a battery and a temperature management system for operating the battery.    Vehicle battery (1)    Converter (2)    Engine (3)    Air conditioning compressor (4)    Engine cooling circuit (5)
NOVELTY - A magnetic alloy contains iron, cobalt (15-60 atomic%) and component (a) including platinum group metal and/or rhenium (0.05-9.9 atomic%).    USE - Magnetic alloy is used for device e.g. electric and electromagnetic machine, generator, motor, alternator, rotor and stator for hybrid vehicles, bearing assembly and wind power system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic alloy has excellent moldability and low coercivity. The molded product of magnetic alloy has high mechanical strength, ductility and saturation magnetization property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electromagnetic device.    Machine (10)    Rotor assembly (12)    Rotor shaft (14)    Stator assembly (16)    Bearing assembly (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting voltages (U1-U2) by measuring units (Hu1, Hu2) for controlling an output voltage and an output current of a charging unit. A charging current (Idcdc) is determined and produced for an energy storage e.g. battery, based on the detected voltages. The voltages are conditioned using non-linear elements (SL1-SL2) e.g. signal value limiters, such that the charging unit charges the storage for a voltage rise by increased withdrawal of energy from an energy on-board supply network and/or for a voltage drop by reduced withdrawal of the energy from the network.    USE - Method for operating an energy on-board supply network for a motor vehicle i.e. commercial vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The voltages are conditioned using the non-linear elements, thus operating the energy on-board supply network in simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for operating an energy on-board supply network for a motor vehicle    (2) a computer program product comprising instructions for performing a method for operating an energy on-board supply network for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection diagram of a charging unit in an energy on-board supply network.    Measuring units (Hu1, Hu2)    Charging current (Idcdc)    Voltage regulator (REGu)    Non-linear elements (SL1-SL2)    Voltages (U1-U2)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has battery cells (2) i.e. flat secondary battery cells, held in a battery housing (5), where a heat exchanger unit (3) is arranged within the housing. The unit has multiple pipes (4) through which a cooling agent (6) e.g. gaseous cooling agent or liquid cooling agent, flows. The heat exchanger unit is indirectly fastened to the battery housing. A pump (24) is arranged within the battery housing. A flow guiding element i.e. air guiding element (8), and/or a flow returning element (15) is arranged within the battery housing. A heat conducting plate (9) is provided in each cell.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of heat conducting plate improves the heat transferring effect of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and a side view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Heat exchanger unit (3)    Pipes (4)    Battery housing (5)    Cooling agent (6)    Air guiding element (8)    Heat conducting plate (9)    Flow returning element (15)    Pump (24)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has terminals (T1,T2) that are provided at both end sides of a smoothing capacitor respectively. A short-circuiting clasp (2100) is arranged apart from the terminals by a predetermined clearance to short-circuit the terminals. The short-circuiting clasp is arranged so as to move in a direction to approach the terminals through application of an external force to the short-circuiting clasp, and to discharge electric charges accumulated on the smoothing capacitor through abutment of the short-circuiting clasp on the terminals.    USE - Discharge mechanism for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric charges accumulated on the smoothing capacitor can be discharged quickly in event of the collision of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the state of movement of the short-circuiting clasp in the event of collision of the vehicle.    Electrode plate (801)    Substrate (1610)    Discharge unit (2000)    Short-circuiting clasp (2100)    Terminals (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - Unprocessed slurry including solvent (SW), active material particles (SX) and resin (SY) is agitated, and obtained slurry is flowed to storage portion (103) and stored, to obtain electrode slurry (SC). When, unprocessed slurry is agitated or when dispersed slurry is stored in any locations (PS2) at which dispersed slurry is present, the slurry temperature of dispersed slurry at the locations and temperature of component with which dispersed slurry contacts are more than dew point temperature of atmosphere to which dispersed slurry is exposed at the locations.    USE - Manufacture of electrode slurry used for active material of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate for battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and portable electric apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The method reliably provides electrode slurry having excellent storage stability. The decomposition and solidification of the electrode slurry are effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus (100) for manufacture of electrode slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the apparatus for manufacture of electrode slurry.    Electrode slurry manufacturing apparatus (100)    Storage portion (103)    Locations (PS2)    Electrode slurry (SC)    Solvent (SW)    Active material particles (SX)    Resin (SY)
NOVELTY - The fuel injection system has an engine control unit (ECU) that controls a heated catalyzed fuel injector (30) for heating and catalyzing the fuel charge comprising a mixture of approximately 65% heptane, 25% cetane and 10% ethanol by volume, by using a look-ahead algorithm. The ECU estimates the time to the next fixing for controlling fuel injection. The ECU compares the current throttle input to previous engine data, and determines the fuel load for controlling fuel injection using the algorithm.    USE - Injector-ignition fuel injection system for internal combustion engine e.g. spark ignition petrol engine or compression ignition diesel engine used in vehicle e.g. sports car or race car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel injector utilizes chemical bond energy so that the number of free radicals is minimized to level high enough to insure very high rate ignition and low enough to minimize the degradation of energy content of the injected fuel. Waste heat is minimized by initiating a rapid burn ignition at top dead center. The operating temperature of hot section minimizes the corrosion and heat-related strength loss of common structural materials such as stainless steel and oil hardened tool steel. The O-ring seals in pressurizing ram prevent oil leakage and eliminate void volume in nozzle area. Higher speed operation of the engine is performed by reducing the displacement of ram, size and heat input.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of internal combustion engine.    Combustion chamber (28)    Catalyzed injector-ignition fuel injector (30)    Cylinder head (32)    Fuel column (36)    Leading surface (37)
NOVELTY - An alcohol concentration sensor has a light-scattering unit (2), a light-irradiating unit (3) which irradiates light to the light-scattering unit, and an optical intensity detecting unit (4) which detects the intensity of light transmitted through the light-scattering unit. The light-scattering unit is provided in a position touching the alcohol aqueous solution and scatters light for transmitting to the alcohol aqueous solution.    USE - Alcohol concentration sensor is used for direct-type fuel cell mounted in portable electronic device and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol concentration sensor is compact and economical, and effectively detects concentration of alcohol according to the change in refractive index of alcohol aqueous solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of alcohol concentration sensor.    Flow path of alcohol aqueous solution (1)    Light-scattering unit (2)    Light-irradiating unit (3)    Optical intensity detecting unit (4)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. At least one of positive electrode and negative electrode has an active material layer (344) containing an active material held at a collector and an insulating particle-containing layer (346) comprising a binder (46) which binds insulating particles, provided on the active material layer. A portion of insulating particle-containing layer which faces the active material layer contains binder having higher mass content with respect to portion facing the outer surface.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent durability, input-output characteristics, and adhesiveness of active material layer and insulating particle-containing layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode sheet (34)    Active material particles (42)    Binder (46)    Active material layer (344)    Insulating particle-containing layer (346)
NOVELTY - A raw-material composition (1) is coated, to form sheet-like composition (1A). The obtained sheet-like composition is subjected to radical polymerization, to obtain solid-electrolyte material-containing sheet (1B). The raw-material composition is obtained by mixing sulfide-solid electrolyte material, monomer or oligomer having double bond, and binder composition containing radical polymerization initiator.    USE - Manufacture of solid-electrolyte material-containing sheet used for forming solid-electrolyte layer for manufacturing solid battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, personal computer, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides solid-electrolyte material-containing sheet with excellent strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating manufacture of solid-electrolyte material-containing sheet.    Raw-material composition (1)    Sheet-like composition (1A)    Solid-electrolyte material-containing sheet (1B)    Substrate (2)
NOVELTY - The solar cell is provided with a material layer (1) having a wetting layer (1a) and quantum dots (1b) generated on the wetting layer. Another second material layer (2) having the initial material layer is formed on a surface. An anode (5) and the wetting layer are connected so that electrons which are in the wetting layer can move to the anode. A cathode (7) and the wetting layer are connected so that holes which are in the wetting layer can move to the cathode.    USE - Solar cell for solar energy power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The phonon bottleneck effects of quantum dots can be acquired by irradiating light of the carrier that can be sealed in quantum dot. The solar cell is manufactured easily by connecting anode or cathode to wetting layer so that charge carriers in wetting layer can move to anode or cathode respectively. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Material layers (1,2)    Wetting layer (1a)    Quantum dots (1b)    Anode (5)    Cathode (7)
NOVELTY - A coating liquid containing an active material is coated to a surface of a collector layer provided on a belt-shaped support (1) at application rate of 10-100 m/minute. The coated liquid is dried to form an active material layer, and to obtain an electrode having a collector layer and active material layer (2,5).    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for manufacturing secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides secondary battery having excellent durability, capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the secondary battery.    Belt-shaped support (1)    Positive-electrode active material layer (2)    Negative-electrode active material layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The stack (1) has a base board (3) formed in lamination direction of laminated structure (7), and contacted to outer surfaces of flat portions of end plates (4A,4B). Connectors (9) at the corresponding bands (8A,8B) are assembled and connected in lamination direction of laminated structure using single pin (10).    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell stack used for portable power supply, electric vehicle, or domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening load can be changed easily and adjusted by replacing the pin. Electric power generation performance and durability of stack can be improved by applying uniform load to the stack. Assembling property is improved by fastening the connectors using single pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional top view of the cell stack.    Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell stack (1)    Base board (3)    End plates (4A,4B)    Laminated structure (7)    Bands (8A,8B)    Connector (9)    Pin (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a control unit (50) that circulates cooling medium by driving a pump (C1) at the time of low-temperature start up, while prohibiting power generation by the fuel cell (20). The control unit estimates internal temperature of fuel cell based on the temperature of the cooling medium sent out from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and power generation equipment for residential building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The internal temperature of the fuel cell is detected with high accuracy even in low temperature starting-up period, as the cooling medium is circulated while prohibiting power generation by the fuel cell. Startability is improved by preventing further cooling of the fuel cell by returning the cooling medium sent out from the fuel cell into the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Control unit (50)    Air supply path (71)    Pump (C1)
NOVELTY - The system has an air inlet port (40) and an air outlet port (90) formed at front and end portions of the reaction flow field (70) within a fuel cell separator (60), respectively. A humidification chamber is provided at the whole length of the front portion of the reaction flow field. An injector (100) is mounted at the starting point of the chamber, to inject a mixture of air and water into the chamber.    USE - Humidification system for fuel cell stack of fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture of water and air is injected into the humidification chamber so that the water is atomized to increase the surface area for evaporation. Hence the humidification efficiency is improved and the increase in volume of humidifier is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Air inlet port (40)    Fuel cell separator (60)    Reaction flow field (70)    Air outlet port (90)    Injector (100)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has electrical storage cells (5.1-5.8) switched in series, and measuring devices (18, 20) comprising a determining device for determining cell voltage of the storage cells. Positive contact elements (6.1-6.8) and negative contact elements (7.1-7.8) are formed as end contact elements (11, 12) of a series circuit. The contact elements are connected to contact pairs (13.1-13.7) in sequences (9, 10) in an electrically conductive manner. The sequences are assigned to the measuring devices that are electrically connected with the contact pair and the end contact element.    USE - Storage module for an electrical storage e.g. rechargeable battery (claimed) such as nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium-ion battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and/or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact elements are connected to the contact pair in sequences in electrically conductive manner, and the sequences are assigned to the measuring devices that are electrically connected with the contact pair and the end contact element, thus reducing total length of measuring leads for determining cell voltage of the module, ensuring higher electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the module, increasing measuring accuracy and reducing faults, and reducing cost of the measuring leads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining cell voltages of storage cells of electric storage i.e. rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a storage module for an electrical storage.    Storage module (1)    Electrical storage cells (5.1-5.8)    Positive contact elements (6.1-6.8)    Negative contact elements (7.1-7.8)    Sequences (9, 10)    End contact elements (11, 12)    Contact pairs (13.1-13.7)    Measuring devices (18, 20)
NOVELTY - The system has turbo generator with air inlet coaxially aligned with respect to center axis of housing (41). The thrust bearing is arranged close proximity to the impeller, and arranged with respect to the thrust disc. The start signal is transmitted for supplying current to the motor-generator from the battery (74). The operation for changing current direction of switch unit (72) is controlled. The detected operation state information of turbo generator is transmitted to controller (75).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Stator winding unit and bearing unit can be cooled without using additional cooling system. Overall structure of the system is simplified, as additional cooling system is not used. Air entering through the housing can flow towards the impeller without an abrupt change of flow channel, as the axis of the housing and the axis of the impeller are aligned, so that the loss of inlet air flow at the air inlet is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Housing (41)    Air filter (69)    Switch unit (72)    Battery (74)    Controller (75)
NOVELTY - Nanowires are fabricated by coating solid powder granules comprising first element with catalyst forming liquid mixed phase having eutectic or peritectic; heating granules coated with catalyst to temperature greater than or equal to eutectic or peritectic point; and introducing during heating, a vapor source comprising second element where vapor source chemically interacts with liquid mixed phase to consume first element and to induce condensation of product that forms nanowires comprising first and second elements.    USE - Method of fabricating nanowires for an energy storage device connected to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method requires the presence of both vapor source and solid source thus preventing contamination, and fabricates nanowire that makes a storage device have a discharge capacity of greater than or equal to 1300 mAh/g.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy storage device.
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator has a wind wheel unit, an electric generator unit, an electronic control unit and an electric energy metering unit that are mounted on guide bars of a highway. The wind wheel unit vertically absorbs wind energy in two directions. The electronic control unit stores and transmits electric energy. The electric energy metering unit is mounted on a service region of the highway and connected with the electronic control unit via lead wires for powering an electric car.    USE - Highway aerogenerator.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogenerator reduces consumption of energy sources, and occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photovoltaic panel assembly provided with an electric control assembly and an electric energy metering assembly. The solar photovoltaic panel assembly and the electric control assembly are mounted on a guardrail of a highway. The solar photovoltaic panel assembly is placed in a specific direction. A metering device is mounted within a service area of the highway and connected to the electric control assembly through a lead for providing energy to an electric automobile.    USE - Highway solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better environment-friendly effect, and reduces the consumption of resources and the consumption of space.
NOVELTY - The station has a charging storage unit for supplying power to a storage battery of an electric motor car charging station, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the charging storage unit. A wind power transferring unit transfers wind energy into power, and a light transferring unit transfers solar energy into power. The wind power transferring unit and the light transferring unit are arranged upon the charging storage unit. The light transferring unit is arranged on a side facing a light upon the charging storage unit.    USE - Wind-solar complementary charging station for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The station does not affect the work of a power grid and avoids the problem that the electric motor car needs to be connected with the power grid. The station avoids difficulty for charging the electric motor car in a remote area without an electric network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wind-solar complementary charging station.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a specific quantity of electrical current by a generator. The generator is operated by the electric batteries. The batteries are formed in an accumulator. The electrical energy produced the turbines is used for recharging the batteries.    USE - Method for generating electricity by wind power system.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves setting a specific quantity of electrical current by a generator, where the generator is operated by the electric batteries, and hence ensures simplified and improved electricity generating method.
NOVELTY - The combination has an auto and a motorcycle that are mechanical objects. Inertia force created by a car in motion is mechanical energy that provides power to drive the motorcycle. The mechanical energy is converted into electric energy via an electric generator. The electric energy is converted into the mechanical energy by an electric motor. Inter-conversion between two forms of energy goers on in an infinite recycling manner to produce self-generating energy for the auto and the motorcycle in a conversion process by using the motor, generator and a storage battery.    USE - Efficient and environment friendly auto and motorcycle combination.    ADVANTAGE - The inter-conversion between the two forms of energy goers on in the infinite recycling manner to produce the self-generating energy for the auto and the motorcycle in a conversion process by using the motor, the generator and a storage battery, so that the auto an motorcycle are capable of self-generating, self-using, self-charging, self-reserving of electricity. The combination is free of electricity shortage, environment pollution, self-ignition, collision and expenditure on energy. The combination is a safe, clean, sanitary and efficient auto and motorcycle.
NOVELTY - The radiator has a liquid-cooled heat-dissipating bottom plate (2) provided with a sealing groove that is provided with a sealing ring. A sealing cover plate (3) is fixed with the heat-dissipating bottom plate. External M-shaped flow channel outlets (5) and internal M-shaped flow channel outlets are formed at a left side of the heat-dissipating bottom plate. External M-shaped flow channel inlets, the external M-shaped flow channel outlets and the internal M-shaped flow channel outlets are sealed with the heat-dissipating bottom plate.    USE - Insulated gate bipolar transistor module radiator for an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of and insulated gate bipolar transistor module radiator.    Insulated gate bipolar transistor module (1)    liquid-cooled heat-dissipating bottom plate (2)    Sealing cover plate (3)    External M-shaped flow channel outlets (5)
NOVELTY - The frame (20) has a frame body (21) connected with a hollow part (23), where one side of the frame body is equipped with an inlet (24) and an outlet (25), which are connected with another hollow part (33) through a concave liquid channel. One side of the frame body is equipped with a sealing groove (26), which is spaced apart from the inlet, the outlet and the liquid channel. The sealing groove extends along one side of the frame body, and one side of the frame body is equipped with a lug boss (28), which extends along an edge of one side of the frame body.    USE - Liquid flow frame.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing groove is equipped with one side of the frame, so that frame has excellent sealing effect. The vanadium battery has high reliabilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a liquid flow frame.    Frame (20)    Frame body (21)    Hollow parts (23, 33)    Inlet (24)    Outlet (25)    Sealing groove (26)    Lug boss (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves accessing partial nitrogen or helium gas and other inert gas in hydrogen fuel battery side and in hydrogen side of hydrogen or oxygen fuel battery and/or air side. Volume percentage of the nitrogen or helium gas and other inert gas is 1 to 50. The inert gas is selected from helium gas, neon, argon or xenon. The hydrogen gas is accessed into the fuel battery stack by a hydrogen pressure reducing valve. A moisture separator is conveyed to a hydrogen inlet of the fuel battery stack by a hydrogen cycling blower.    USE - Safe high-efficiency fuel battery hydrogen or oxygen cycling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces leakage of hydrogen, enhances service life of film electrode and improves security of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a safe high-efficiency fuel battery hydrogen or oxygen cycling method.
NOVELTY - The cell has a flat board heating tube i.e. micro-heating tube array, adhered on a side face of a monomer cell unit, where surface of the flat board heating tube adhered on a side face of the cell unit is formed with a heat absorbing face. The flat board heating tube is longer than the cell unit to form an extra portion, and a part of an extra portion and the flat board heating tube adhered on the side face of the cell unit is formed with a radiating face. The flat board heating tube is adhered on a column or taper face.    USE - High-efficiency radiating power cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power battery pack    (2) an electric motor car temperature controlling system    (3) an electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-efficiency radiating power cell.
NOVELTY - The equipment has a protection diode and a filter capacitor connected to a secondary side of a transformer. Switching transistors i.e. MOSFET, are connected in series with a capacitor switching unit equalizing system. A filter capacitor is bridged to a midpoint of series wound switching transistors. An inverted voltage division battery pack equalizing system is utilized for equalizing series-wound multiple battery packs while the capacitor switching unit equalizing system is utilized for equalizing the single battery.    USE - Battery pack equalizing equipment for an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery pack equalizing equipment for an electric automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a detachable electrode group and a detachable fixing device that are arranged on one side of a main body. A super capacitor and a super power battery are both electrically connected to an integrated circuit and a positioning communication chip. The super power battery is electrically connected to a battery pack. The positioning communication chip detects a working state and working efficiency of the battery pack and transmits each parameter and a working state of the battery pack to a wireless monitoring centre via a satellite system and a mobile positioning system.    USE - High-efficiency energy storage module for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The module shortens the charging time and increases the service time and reduces the equipment cost. The module can recycle the braking feedback energy to increase the endurance, and can detect the working state and the working efficiency of the internal battery and perform remote monitoring on an external element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high-efficiency energy storage module. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises (wt.%) rare-earth metal oxide (30-40), conductive carbon (50-60), and PTFE emulsion (10-20). The conductive carbon comprises a mixture of graphite and acetylene black at a weight ratio of 1:(1.5-2.5).    USE - A catalyst used for preparing a cathode for a direct boron hydride fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved stability, and can be easily prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing a catalyst, comprising:    (A) ball-grinding a conductive carbon with a rare-earth metal oxide to obtain a uniformly distributed solid powder with a grain size of 1-1.5 mu m;    (B) diffusing PTFE emulsion by using an isopropanol aqueous solution, adding the emulsion to the solid powder to obtain a solid bulk, rolling the solid bulk at 50-80 degrees C, drying to obtain a catalyst layer, where the volume ratio of the isopropanol to water in the isopropanol aqueous solution is 1:1-1:3, and volatilizing the isopropanol and the water while drying; and    (C) extracting the catalyst layer using acetone, and removing organic impurity.
NOVELTY - The system has an air supply source supplying compressed air. An air transportation pipeline (2) has an input end connected with the air supply source and an output end connected with a battery box (5) for placing a battery. The air source comprises an air storage cylinder (7) for supplying air. The air transportation pipeline connected with the battery box is connected to the air storage cylinder. A one-way electric control electromagnetic valve (8) is mounted on the air transportation pipeline.    USE - Battery pack radiating system for cooling a power battery pack on an electric passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, safe usage and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack radiating system.    Air transportation pipeline (2)    Main brake valve (3)    Battery box (5)    Air storage cylinder (7)    One-way electric control electromagnetic valve (8)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a power battery and a super capacitor that are connected in parallel. The super capacitor is formed as a super capacitor module. The module has multiple super capacitor sets that are connected in parallel, where each capacitor set has multiple single super capacitors that are connected in series.    USE - Electric car power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is formed such that discharging efficiency is effectively improved and the service life of the power battery is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging and discharging method of an electric car power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric car power supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply battery separated from a vehicle body. The vehicle body is provided with a standard position and a standard interface of the power supply battery. The power supply battery is an efficient energy storage module. A detachable electrode group and a detachable fixing device are installed on the efficient energy storage module. The efficient energy storage module is installed in a standard position through the standard interface on the vehicle body by the detachable electrode group and the detachable fixing device.    USE - Electric vehicle for a separated battery group.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply battery is combined with the vehicle body in a quick dismounting manner to supply power, so that the design and production of the vehicle is simplified, and the cost is largely reduced. The vehicle provides more convenience to users and producers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A carbon carrier which supported platinum compound containing nitrogen oxide component is heat-processed in an inert gas atmosphere at 100 degrees C or more and less than the autolysis temperature of platinum compound, and the carbon carrier is contacted with a reducing gas and the platinum compound is reduced. Thus, electrode catalyst is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst used for electrode (claimed) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst is manufactured using simple method.
NOVELTY - An electrode (34) consists of active material layer containing binder laminated on the surface of a collector (31) containing current collection element, resin (I) and electroconductive material. The difference of solubility parameter of the resin and the binder is 0-2.5. The current collection element further contains mixture or copolymer of resins (I,II) having different solubility parameters, or resins (III,IV).    USE - Electrode for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicles (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin and the binder have small difference in solubility parameter, the collector and the active material layer have improved adhesiveness and reduced electrical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (30)    Collector (31)    Outermost layer collectors (31a,31b)    Electrode (34)    Positive electrode terminal lead (40)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution composition contains solvent, imidazolinium derivative (I) and ionic compound containing tricyanomethide anion. The electrolyte solution has halogen ion concentration of 500 ppm or less and alkali metal ion concentration of 1000 ppm or less.    USE - Composition is used for electrolyte solution (claimed) for aluminum electrolytic capacitor drive. Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery, electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, solar cell, electrochromic display element and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution composition has low content of impure ion components. The degradation of electrolyte solution and corrosion of edge strip are suppressed. The battery formed using the electrolyte solution composition has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution composition contains solvent, imidazolinium derivative of formula (I) and ionic compound containing tricyanomethide anion. The electrolyte solution has halogen ion concentration of 500 ppm or less and alkali metal ion concentration of 1000 ppm or less.    R1,R3,R4,R5=H or 1-3C alkyl;and    R2=1-3C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrolyte solution composition, which involves carrying out salt exchange reaction of salt of imidazolinium derivative and alkali metal salt of tricyanomethide and purifying the resulting product using solvent extraction method.
NOVELTY - The train has a carriage (2) provided with a solar cell panel (a1), wheels (3), a generator (c4) i.e. speeder generator, a belt (5), a generator (d6), a power source wire (7), an adjuster (8) and an accumulator jar (9). The solar cell panel is arranged on top of the carriage of a train for absorbing energy from sun to produce self-generation during running of the train. The generator is directly arranged at centre of the wheels of the train and combined with the wheels. The generator is connected with a central shaft of the wheels via the belt.    USE - Self-generating train.    ADVANTAGE - The train is safe to use and reduces consumption of electricity, and has high efficiency, energy saving effect and environmental protection effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-generating train.    Solar cell panel (a1)    Generators (c4, d6)    Carriage (2)    Wheels (3)    Belt (5)    Power source wire (7)    Adjuster (8)    Accumulation jar (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a safety switch (30) turned on/off by a locking member that blocks secession of a battery (35) from a logic device (20). A battery charging part is installed at a truck body frame. A wire (W1) authorizes current among terminals (K1-1, K1-2). One of the terminals is connected between a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery through a main electric wire (W). The safety switch is installed at a switch bracket fixed to the body frame by a fastener.    USE - Battery safety apparatus for an electric powered lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the battery from unlocking even a key switch of the electric powered lift truck with the key is turned on, thus preventing the battery from being broken away from a battery charging part due to the operation of the electric powered lift truck by mistake. The apparatus prevents the secession of the battery from the logic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a battery safety apparatus.    Terminals (K1-1-K1-3)    Main electric wire (W)    Wire (W1)    Logic device (20)    Safety switch (30)    Battery (35)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has multiple lumens (131, 132, 133), and a distribution pipe extended to predetermined length. Water supply pipes (12a, 12b, 12c) include extension spray lances (131a, 132a), which are extended to an inner side of the distribution pipe, where length of the extension spray lance is longer than length of each lumen near to a fuel inlet of the distribution pipe. The lumens are integrally combined in the distribution pipe. The water supply pipe is arranged with a side wall of the distribution pipe for spraying water to an outlet side of the lumens.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier produces uniform mixed fuel, so that performance of the fuel system can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a humidifier.    Distribution pipe (11)    Water supply pipes (12a, 12b, 12c)    Humidifier(131, 132, 133) Lumens (100)    Extension spray lances (131a, 132a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power converting section (110) for connecting a part of a direct current (DC) power supply output in a fuel cell (102) to an electric power system (120). The electric power system is provided with the power developed in the electric power converting section. An instantaneous voltage drop compensation unit (124) is connected to the electric power converting section for restoring glitch occurring in the electric power system and compensating the power source of the electric power system and the electric power converting section.    USE - Apparatus for controlling power in a grid connected type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can supply the power, even when instantaneous voltage drop and momentary power failure occur in the electric power system for a designated time. The apparatus prevents a grid connected type fuel cell system from being stopped when glitch occurs, thus reducing the power consumption. The apparatus improves the reliability of the grid connected type fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling power in grid connected type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling power in a grid connected type fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Direct current (DC)    Fuel cell (102)    Electric power converting section (110)    Electric power system (120)    Instantaneous voltage drop compensation unit (124)    Compensation charge unit (126)
NOVELTY - A phenolic-type monomer or bisphenol-based monomer having acid substituent, and aromatic dihalogen-type monomer are dissolved in an organic solvent in presence of cesium carbonate catalyst, alkali-metal carbonate catalyst and alkaline-earth metal carbonate catalyst and subjected to hydrophilic block polymerization, to obtain a branched and sulfonated multi-block copolymer.    USE - Manufacture of branched and sulfonated multi-block copolymer used for electrolyte film of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The branched and sulfonated multi-block copolymer is manufactured at low temperature in short period of time.
NOVELTY - There is no text associated with this document except diagrams of the turbine.    USE - Wind powered automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the turbine
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting an indicator (Ist1) that indicates a future and/or actual condition of an electrical system. A pre-determined consumer (2) is controlled for a partial load operation independent of the detected indicator, and a battery diagnostic module is provided for production of the indicator. The indicator is supplied as control signals to the pre-determined consumer by a data bus line. Electric power steering (EPS) controllers (5, 6) are provided for the pre-determined consumer to which the indicator is supplied as the control signals.    USE - Method for controlling electrical consumers i.e. safety-relevant high current consumers, of an electrical system i.e. electromechanical steering system, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-determined consumer is controlled for the partial load operation independent of the detected indicator, thus avoiding high load of the electrical system, and reducing probability of a total loss in the electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating a method for controlling electrical consumers of an electrical system.    Indicator (Ist1)    Pre-determined consumer (2)    Brake assembly (3)    Electric power steering controllers (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The storage has a side panel (3) comprising a wall section (5) within a region of two modules (1) limiting to each other. The wall section is formed such that defined deformation of the side panel is caused during pre-determined force entry on the side panel of the wall section. The wall section is formed as a surrounding region of the side panel, and a relieving notch is formed on the wall section. The modules are arranged in a pre-determined distance for formation of deformation areas. The side panel is formed as a structure part of a vehicle body of a motor vehicle.    USE - Electrical energy storage i.e. traction battery, for use in a vehicle tunnel of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wall section is formed such that defined deformation of the side panel is caused during the pre-determined force entry on the side panel of the wall section, thus avoiding damage of the storage caused by vehicle collision, and reducing weight of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of an electrical energy storage.    Modules (1)    Separate housing (2)    Side panel (3)    Wall section (5)    Direction of motion (9)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has drives comprising an electric motor (M) e.g. three phase motor, fed by an alternating current inverter (FU). The inverter is fed by a common capacitor (4) e.g. ultracap capacitor, charged by a power source e.g. battery (3). A charging unit is provided between the capacitor and the power source. The inverter is electrically connected with an input unit and/or a display unit (1). The motor is integrated in wheel hub or rims. An angle sensor is provided at a rotor shaft of the motor. The power source is electrically connected with an electronic circuit by a plug connector.    USE - Vehicle e.g. two-wheel vehicle such as bicycle and motorcycle, three-wheel vehicle and four-wheel vehicle (all claimed) such as all-terrain vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor is fed by the alternating current inverter, where the current inverter is fed by the common capacitor e.g. ultracap capacitor, charged by the power source, thus improving environmental protection of the vehicle, eliminating the need for mechanical parts such as chains and chain wheels, ensuring high performance of the vehicle, and ensuring fast and simple replacement of components of the vehicle during maintenance at less cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power source is an accumulator, a fuel cell and a generator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle view of a drive system.    Alternating current inverter (FU)    Electric motor (M)    Input unit and/or display unit (1)    Controller (2)    Power source (3)    Common capacitor (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal combustion engine, an electrical drive and an electrochemical energy storage that are provided for serial and/or parallel driving of the vehicle. An energy storage temperature influencing unit guides an air flow via an accommodation space of the energy storage. A jet pump produces the air flow as cooling air flow from surrounding area or vehicle interior, where an exhaust gas of the engine or another air flow guided via the engine is utilized as a driving medium in order to intake the former air flow.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has a simple construction and reduced additional energy requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of an electrochemical energy storage of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a battery compartment in which a battery is accommodated.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a flow release actuator (13) comprising a pyrotechnic charge (15) e.g. squib to open an outlet from a tank (8) of compressed gas e.g. argon upon ignition. The actuator upon reception of an actuation signal releases flow of gas from tank to an electrical energy storage unit (2) e.g. capacitor or battery. A cutting mechanism comprising a knife (23) formed from plastic or ceramic material, is driven under the action of flow of gas to sever a conductor (7) that electrically connects the battery to an electrical circuit (6) provided within the vehicle.    USE - Safety arrangement for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cutting mechanism is effective in electrically disconnecting the battery from the electrical circuit within the vehicle and eliminating the risk of structure of motor vehicle becoming live in an accident situation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view for safety arrangement for motor vehicle.    Safety arrangement (1)    Storage unit (2)    Electrical circuit (6)    Conductor (7)    Tank (8)    Flow release actuator (13)    Pyrotechnic charge (15)    Knife (23)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid separator (10) with an upper component (11) separates the gas e.g. hydrogen off-gas and liquid e.g. water from the gas-liquid fluid mixture. A diluter (20) with a lower component (21) is placed below the separator. A communication pipe is placed at a predetermined angle to a horizontal direction to introduce the separated liquid into the diluter. The separator, diluter and the communication pipe are integrally constructed.    USE - Integrated apparatus of gas-liquid separator and diluter used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-liquid separation and dilution of gas into the diluter are efficiently performed and the residence and freezing of liquid in the communication pipe can be restrained, by placing the communication pipe at the predetermined angle to the horizontal direction. Thus, drainage of water can be improved. The size of the integrated apparatus is reduced, by integrally constructing the separator, diluter and communication pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the integrated apparatus of gas-liquid separator and diluter.    Gas-liquid separator (10)    Upper component (11)    Diluter (20)    Lower component (21)    Shared portion (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves preconditioning an electric battery (1) at specific temperature during recharging the battery. A fluid circulation device i.e. pump (4), is activated, and a fluid heating device i.e. electric immersion heater (8), and a fluid cooling device i.e. heat exchanger (9), are deactivated if an absolute value of difference between the preconditioning temperature and average temperature of the battery is lower than a set point. The fluid circulation device, heating device and cooling device are activated if the absolute value is higher than the set point.    USE - Method for managing heat in an electrical battery such as lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery, utilized for traction of an electric or hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used for aeronautical application and windmill application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing electric consumption of the heating and cooling devices when the absolute value is lower than the set point and assuring better homogenization of the temperature between electrical energy generation elements of the battery so as to limit heat gradient between fluid and the elements and within the elements without conditioning heat of the fluid, thus increasing autonomy, life time and functioning safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of architecture for implementing a heat managing method.    Electrical battery (1)    Envelopes (3)    Pump (4)    Electric immersion heater (8)    Heat exchanger (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pressure vessel equipped with a port for receiving a heat exchanging medium and another port for returning the medium. The pressure vessel comprises an interior, and a set of heat exchanging modules (40) is provided within the interior, where each heat exchanging module is in fluid communication with another heat exchanging module via a flow path. Each heat exchanging module is provided with a passage that comprises an inlet in fluid communication with the former port, and an outlet in fluid communication with the latter port.    USE - Apparatus for exchanging heat between a medium and a substance i.e. metal hydride, in a hydrogen vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanging module defines the passage that comprises the inlet in fluid communication with one port, and the outlet in fluid communication with another port, thus quickly removing heat generated by hydriding process in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional partially transparent cutaway view of a heat exchanger module.    Heat exchanging modules (40)    Pocket (46)    Hub assembly (50)    Top plate (50.1)    External circular fins (60)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a polypropylene graphite felt (1) including multiple flow channels (2) transmitting an electrolyte. The flow channels are distributed at equally spaced intervals. Width and depth of the flow channels and an interval between adjacent flow channels are half of thickness of the graphite felt.    USE - Electrode for a flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has simple structure, and can be easily processed and assembled. The electrode has low flow battery thickness and internal resistance and high transmission and dispersion of the electrolyte in an effective manner. The electrode has high power density, high energy efficiency and long service life, and can be made of high-power or super-high-power flow batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode.    Polypropylene graphite felt (1)    Flow channels (2)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a housing (6) in which batteries (2) i.e. lithium ion batteries (3), are arranged. A gases or steam discharging device (7) discharges the gases or steams from the batteries. The discharging device has a separating element (8) for separating poisonous and/or environmentally-harmful material from the gases or steam. The separating element has adsorption material (19) consisting of activated charcoal and/or inorganic adsorption material such as zeolite, aluminophosphate or y-alumina. The material consists of compounds or materials with polar atomic bond such as ammine.    USE - Battery module for use in a battery module system of a motor vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car (from drawings), to receive lithium ion batteries. Can also be used in a hospital and a drill press.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption material easily adsorbs the poisonous or environmentally-harmful materials from the gases or steam, so that the poisonous and/or environmentally-harmful materials can be separated from the gases or steam in a simple manner, thus protecting the human being and environment from the poisonous and/or environmentally-harmful materials in a favorable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery module.    Battery module (1)    Batteries (2)    Lithium ion batteries (3)    Housing (6)    Gases or steam discharging device (7)    Separating element (8)    Adsorption material (19)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) which generates electric power and heat by a reaction of reaction gases. A drive motor (10) drives a reaction gas supplying pump as a driving source that is common to a water pump (9). An electronic control unit (ECU) (11) determines an upper limit of the rotational speed of the drive motor based on the upper limit of a flow rate of the reaction gas to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in ship, aircraft, fixed type apparatuses for home use and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - The upper limit of the rotational speed of the drive motor is controlled based on the upper limit of a flow rate of the reaction gas to the fuel cell, hence energy efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved by eliminating useless power consumption of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controlling method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Water pump (9)    Drive motor (10)    ECU (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (20) has an integrated cathode/anode flow board (24) with multiple cathode and anode channels that are arranged on opposite sides of the flow board. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (22) is sandwiched between left cathode and anode current collectors (21,23). A MEA (22') is sandwiched between right cathode and anode current collectors (21',23'). The cathode and anode pressing board (25,26) contact with the respective left cathode current collector and right anode current collector to allow flow of air (32) and fuel (31).    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - As the air passes through the cathode channels of the integrated cathode/anode flow board located at the middle of the fuel cell module, efficient heat dissipation is achieved. The cathode and anode pressing board can suppress and prevent the cathode and the anode current collectors from protruding outwardly after long term operation, thus the increased impedance and decreased performance of the fuel call module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Left cathode current collector (21)    Right cathode current collector (21')    MEA (22,22')    Right anode current collector (23)    Left anode current collector (23')    Integrated cathode/anode flow board (24)    Cathode pressing board (25)    Anode pressing board (26)    Fuel (31)    Air (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electrical energy to an electrical energy storage (13) i.e. lithium ion battery (14), depending on the storage temperature of the electrical energy storage by an electrical power electronic control element i.e. static frequency changer (6), arranged between the storage and an electrical machine (2). A portion of the alternating current produced by supplying the electrical energy to the electrical energy storage causes a change of the magnetic field in the electrical machine, where the machine is designed as an induction machine.    USE - Method for heating an electrical energy storage i.e. electro-chemical energy storage, of an electromechanical transducer system i.e. electrical drive system (all claimed), of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method supplies the electrical energy to the electrical energy storage depending on the storage temperature of the electrical energy storage by the electrical power electronic control element i.e. static frequency changer, arranged between the storage and the electrical machine, so that the heat is produced directly both during charging and discharging processes in the energy storage, thus increasing the thermal output of the storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electromechanical transducer system comprising an electrical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electromechanical transducer system with an electrical storage, a static frequency changer and an electrical machine.    Electromechanical transducer system (1)    Electrical machine (2)    Static frequency changer (6)    Electrical energy storage (13)    Lithium ion battery (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a total resistance to motion to be expected during starting a motor vehicle. An electric machine (2) i.e. three-phase synchronous machine, with a starting element (6) is operated at a defined machine rotational speed in rotational-speed-control operation for starting the motor vehicle, if total resistance to motion to be expected is greater than a preset limit. The starting element is closed such that the starting element transmits starting torque depending on a driver request, where the element is external to or internal to an automatic transmission (4).    USE - Method for operating a drive train of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits safe and reliable operation of the drive train of the motor vehicle, while avoiding overheating and/or overloading and damage of the electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a drive train of a motor vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Electric machine (2)    Output (3)    Automatic transmission (4)    Clutch (5)    Starting element (6)
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) product from non-grain, non-sucrose, non-lactose feedstock involves utilizing an existing manufacturing facility designed to produce a starch-, sucrose-, or lactose-based ethanol to produce a product from non-grain, non-sucrose, non-lactose feedstock, while maintaining in the facility an existing bio-processing system configured to convert starch, sugar or lactose, utilizing a microorganism.    USE - For preparing product selected from energy, fuel, food, material, and alcohol (claimed) e.g. ethanol, propanol, butanol used as fuel in gasoline, powering cars, trucks, tractors, ships, trains, fuel cell, planes.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the production rate and production level of a desired product e.g. ethanol; and prepares product is safe for store and handle, easier to manufacture.
NOVELTY - The device has a supporting seat (2) installed on a top part of an electric vehicle (1), where a fixed shaft sleeve (3) is installed on the supporting seat. A stern rudder plate (8) rotates a movable sleeve (6) to drive a wind wheel (7) when wind blows on the stern rudder plate. The wind wheel rotates to drive a generator (16) through a wind wheel shaft (12), four bevel gears (11, 13 - 15), a secondary vertical shaft (5) and a main vertical shaft (4) to generate electricity, which is rectified and supplied to a storage battery of an electric vehicle.    USE - Light wind energy device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be conveniently detached at any time. The device saves energy source, and has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a light wind energy device.    Electric vehicle (1)    Supporting seat (2)    Fixed shaft sleeve (3)    Main vertical shaft (4)    Secondary vertical shaft (5)    Movable sleeve (6)    Wind wheel (7)    Stern rudder plate (8)    Bevel gears (11, 13 - 15)    Wind wheel shaft (12)    Generator (16)
NOVELTY - The plate has a conductive plastic plate and a high-voltage graphite plate connected with each other by a thermal pressing method. Front and rear side surfaces of the conductive plastic plate are provided with flow guide grooves that are provided with anode and cathode electrolyte flow channels. The flow guide grooves on the surfaces of the conductive plastic plate pass through a surface of the graphite plate. Inlet/outlet positions of cathode and anode electrolyte flow channels are formed parallel to a direction of a graphite plate inserting slot.    USE - Bipolar plate for redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has better conductivity and mechanical performance, and reduces the cost of the vanadium cell piles to a large extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The set has a power control module connected with a super capacitor and an energy-storing battery and controlling charging/discharging of the super capacitor and the energy-storing battery. The capacitor is connected with an electro-mechanical braking (EMB) motor. The battery connected with the EMB motor drives the EMB braking motor when capacitance of the capacitor is inefficient. The battery connected with the capacitor charges the capacitor. The battery is a lithium battery, a lead-acid battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery or a fuel battery.    USE - Composite battery set for an automobile electro-mechanical braking system.    ADVANTAGE - The set utilizes a super capacitor as a preferable power supply unit of the braking motor to effectively protect the energy-storing battery. The energy-storing battery is preferably lithium battery, so that service life of the set is prolonged. The set provides power according to different requirements of point-braking, heavy braking, fast braking and slow braking, thus ensuring safe driving of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a composite battery set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The shell has an inner cavity divided into a row of single cell chambers by partition boards, where the shell is made of polymer material e.g. polyphenylene ethynylene (PPE), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polypropylene (PP) or polyamide (PA). Surface of the shell is covered by a metal covering film. Front and back part of the shell are distributed with outward projections. A side of the shell corresponding to the partition boards is equipped with electric conductor metal column holes, where the side of the shell is provided with a cross or inverted V-shaped stripe structure frame.    USE - High-performance plastic battery module shell for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell reduces weight of a battery and manufacturing cost, so that the shell is convenient to dissipate heat from the battery. The shell improves stability of the battery and prolongs service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-performance plastic battery module shell.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a storage battery (1) whose cathode is connected to a ground terminal. A LT4356 type chip is provided with a low-value resistor (R0) whose end is connected with an anode of the storage battery. Another end of the low-value resistor is connected with a drain of a P-type FET (Q1). A cathode of a voltage-regulator diode (D1) is connected with a source of the P-type FET. The source of the P-type FET is connected with a drain terminal of an N-type FET (Q2). A source of the N-type FET is connected with an end of another resistor (R3).    USE - Power supply circuit for a vehicle controller of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The LT4356 type chip has over-current protection function and surge voltage limit capability, firm front end protection and power input reverse protection capability for protecting a circuit load from damage, and is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage-regulator diode (D1)    P-type FET (Q1)    N-type FET (Q2)    Low-value resistor (R0)    Resistor (R3)    Storage battery (1)
NOVELTY - The generator has a light guide tube mounted on an outer side wall of a multi-layer bracket. Reflecting films are formed on upper walls of layers of the multi-layer bracket, and solar panels are mounted on lower walls of the layers of the multi-layer bracket. A light collecting shield is mounted on an end of the light guide tube.    USE - Multi-layer solar panel contained receiving waveguide generator for a light electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is environmental friendly, can be conveniently moved, transported and mounted, and has energy-saving function. The generator can occupies less space, increase mileage of the electric automobile, reduce pollution, decrease maintenance cost and prolong service life of the electric automobile. The solar panel can absorb light effectively, so as to increase generated electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi-layer solar panel contained receiving waveguide generator.
NOVELTY - The hybrid load system (20) has dynamic electronic load unit (22) that is coupled with six passive resistive load units (40A-40F). A central processing unit (25) in communication with dynamic and passive electronic load units, determines when and number of passive resistive load units that should be applied in parallel with dynamic electronic load unit for creating desired load.    USE - Hybrid load system for testing load regulation, voltage/current characterization, life cycle and discharge cycling of power source (claimed) such as battery, fuel cell, solar cell and generator. Can also be used in testing revolution per minute/ voltage/current characterization of alternator and circuit breaker, and current regulation for electro plating and shunt manufacturing.    ADVANTAGE - Since the passive resistive load units are applied in parallel with dynamic electronic load unit, the need for several dynamic electronic load units for operating at wide variety of voltage and current ranges can be eliminated, such that the structure of the hybrid load system can be simplified, and the cost of the hybrid load system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of testing power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the hybrid load system.    Hybrid load system (20)    Dynamic electronic load unit (22)    Central processing unit (25)    Assembly of passive resistive load units (40)    Passive resistive load units (40A-40F)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a non-planar reflective membrane arranged between fluid at a reference pressure and fluid at pressure to be sensed, such that the reflective membrane is deflected due to pressure differentials between the reference pressure and the fluid pressure. A conversion circuitry converts the deflection of the reflective membrane into an output signal indicative of the fluid pressure, where the weight of an area of the membrane exposed to the fluid at the reference pressure is lesser than 0.1 grams.    USE - Micro-electro mechanical pressure sensor i.e. acceleration insensitive pressure sensor, for sensing a fluid pressure, for monitoring explosion, engine pressure of car, aircraft, ship, and fuel cell, and for sensing high speed wind tunnel, boiler, dish-washing machine, domestic iron, industrial iron, and steam based machine. Can also be used for a tire pressure sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is robust, and can be manufacture by performing lithographically masked etching and deposition procedure, such that cost of the sensor can be reduced. The sensor can sense the fluid pressure accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a non-planar reflective membrane with corrugations.    Annular ridges (22)    Base region (24)
NOVELTY - Portable current source includes membrane electrode unit made on the basis of solid four-layered gradient porous structure representing the plate from porous non-conducting material the pores of which are filled with ion-conducting electrolyte 6M KOH. To one surface of the plate there applied is anion-exchange membrane and cathode catalyst layer containing manganese oxide in the form of nano-particles on porous carrier, and to the other surface there applied is hydrophilic layer of anode catalyst, which represents Ni-Ru-F alloy having the shape of nano-particles on porous carbon carrier; at that, layer of cathode catalyst is adjacent to gas-diffusion layer made from porous tetrafluoroethylene, and layer of anode catalyst is adjacent to the chamber filled with liquid fuel representing borohydride of alkali metal in alkali solution of gel electrolyte including secondary fuel chosen from polyatomic alcohol, such as glycerine, methyl cellosolve as thickener, and perfluorinated connection.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Increasing oxygen concentration, reducing ohmic losses and preventing crossover of boron hydride ions to cathode owing to anion exchange membrane being used. 8 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention refers to portable current source - independent charging device (ICD) on the basis of direct oxidation of borohydrides of alkali metals which can be used in independent and stationary hydrogen sources for feeding of hydrogen-air fuel cells, as well as in fuel elements of direct oxidation of dissolved fuel, for example in portable independent charging devices for telephone communication and in automobile industry. According to invention, portable current source includes membrane electrode unit made on the basis of solid three-layered gradient porous structure representing the plate from porous non-conducting material the pores of which are filled with ion-conducting electrolyte (6M KOH). To one surface of the plate there applied is cathode catalyst layer containing manganese oxide in the form of nano-particles on porous carrier, and to the other surface there applied is hydrophilic layer of anode catalyst, which represents Ni-Ru-F alloy having the shape of nano-particles on porous carbon carrier; at that, layer of cathode catalyst is adjacent to gas-diffusion layer made from porous tetrafluoroethylene, and layer of anode catalyst is adjacent to the chamber filled with liquid fuel representing borohydride of alkali metal in alkali solution of gel electrolyte including secondary fuel chosen from polyatomic alcohol, such as glycerine, methyl cellosolve as thickener, and perfluorinated connection.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Increasing oxygen concentration, reducing ohmic losses, environmental safety of ICD. 7 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Cathode represents multi-layered gradient porous structure with porosity of up to 40%, and it includes structural metal base of electrode with gas-diffusion layer, for example nickel grid with pressed-on tetrafluoroethylene, on the reverse side of which there applied is active cathode mass including nano-dimensional electrocatalyst containing manganese oxide in the form of nano-particles on porous carrier. Active mass usually includes black pigment Ketjen Black as porous carbon carrier with specific surface of 600-1500 m2/g.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - High tolerance to borohydride of alkali metal. 3 cl, 1 dwg, 1 tbl
NOVELTY - Electrolyte contains concentrated solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, mainly 6M KOH, secondary fuel selected from a polyatomic alcohol such as glycerin and additionally contains methyl cellosolve as a thickener, and a perfluorinated compound for ensuring high solubility of atmospheric oxygen and reducing flooding of gas pores of the cathode. The perfluorinated compound is mainly salts of telomeric and completely fluorinated acids, e.g. tetraalkylammonium salts of telomeric or perfluorocarboxylic acids H(CF2)nCOON(C4H9)4, where n= 2-4 or RFCOON(C4H9)4, where RF = C2F5, C3F7, C4F9, usually taken in concentration of 10-12 wt %. Fuel compositions which contain a concentrate of a boron hydride of an alkali metal and the disclosed electrolyte are gel composition which is easy to store before immediate operation of the a fuel cell based stand-alone charging device (SACD).    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced soaking of the cathode electrocatalyst and possibility of flooding gas pores of the gas diffusion cathode during operation of the stand-alone charging device and storage. 4 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Anode is multi-layered gradient porous structure with porosity of up to 40%, and it includes the structural base for electrode, to which there applied is active layer containing electrocatalyst being fluorated Ni - Ru - F alloy having the shape of nano-particles on porous carbon carrier. As structural base, the anode usually has nickel grid with fluoroplastic binding agent. Electrocatalyst used as active layer usually represents the alloy having NiRuF crystalline structure in the form of nanoparticles on carbon porous carrier. At that, atomic ratio of components of alloy Ni : Ru : F (% atomic) is (8-12): 1 : ( 1- 5). The example of such electrocatalyst is alloy with composition Ni12RuF5 in the form of nano-particles on carbon porous carrier. As the latter, it is preferably to use black pigment Ketjen Black with specific surface within the range of 600-1500 m2/g.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - High electrocatalytic activity, high stability of anode. 6 cl, 12 dwg
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a clapboard (3) arranged between a positive pole (1) i.e. ordinary lead storage battery PbO2 positive pole, and a negative pole, and negative clapboards (5) arranged between two adjacent layers of the electrodes, where the negative pole is composed of thin-type carbon powder electrodes (4). The electrodes are combined with the negative clapboards in a plane overlapping manner. Bottom of the positive pole is connected via a positive current collecting plate and bottom of the negative pole is connected via a negative current collecting plate.    USE - Mixed electro-chemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high power density and long service life. The capacitor completely satisfies requirement of an electric motor car and power battery of a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a mixed electro-chemical capacitor.    Positive pole (1)    Clapboard (3)    Thin-type carbon powder electrodes (4)    Negative clapboards (5)    Negative current collector (41)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a supporting bar whose lower end is provided with an umbrella base. The umbrella base is connected to an axle centre of handles of a body. An upper end of the supporting bar is fixed with an umbrella stand in parallel manner. The umbrella stand is covered by a solar energy battery. The solar energy battery is passed through a cavity of the supporting bar to be connected with a power box by lead wires. The power box is electrically connected with a control unit by an extending lead wire. Steel pipes are coaxially connected to form a telescopic structure.    USE - Multi-functional solar energy bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle enhances fitness of a user. The bicycle provides energy to charge small appliances at any time and at any place. The bicycle has aesthetic appearance. The bicycle is convenient to relax and use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power box is connected with a rechargeable battery such as polymer battery and lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-functional solar energy bicycle.
NOVELTY - Preparing electrode composition, comprises suspending active electrode material, a binder, and an electronic conductor in an aqueous environment, where the active electrode material is in the form of particles containing an element M, which is silicon, tin or germanium, the binder polymer is reactive groups capable of reacting with hydroxyl groups under acidic medium, and the aqueous medium is an optionally buffered acidic pH medium with pH of below the acid dissociation constant (pK1) of binder and the point of zero charge point of the active electrode material.    USE - The electrode composition is useful in battery (claimed), which is useful in devices including portable devices such as mobile phones, computers and light equipment or devices such as heavier equipments of two-wheeled transport vehicles (bicycles and mopeds) or four-wheeled vehicles (electric cars or hybrids).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has better cycling stability i.e. 425 mAh/g. The battery has improved properties i.e. mechanical and storage capacity to charge and discharge during successive cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the electrode composition;    (2) positive electrode comprising a composite material on a conductive substrate, where the composite material includes 30-90 wt.% of active electrode material, 5-40 wt.% of binder, 5-30 wt.% of electronic conductor, salt base and organic acid, provided that the weight ratio of the less than 10 wt.%, calculated by the equation of (organic acid + strong base/organic acid + strong base + element M + binder + electronic conductor); and    (3) a battery comprising at least one negative electrode and at least a positive electrode, which is placed between a solid electrolyte (polymer or vitreous) or separator impregnated with a liquid electrolyte, where the negative electrode is an electrode.
NOVELTY - A lithium phosphate powder contains beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and/or rare-earth element (0.1-0.5 %mass).    USE - Lithium phosphate powder is used for lithium phosphate-containing slurry used for manufacturing electrode active material for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material is efficiently and economically manufactured, using the lithium phosphate powder. The electrode active material prevents generation of impurity phase and coarsening of particles. The lithium ion battery formed using the lithium phosphate powder has excellent electroconductivity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium phosphate-containing slurry, which is obtained by dispersing lithium phosphate powder in a dispersion medium. The mean-dispersion particle diameter of lithium phosphate powder is 5-500 microns;    (2) manufacture of electrode active material, which involves adding a raw material (a) and a raw material (b) in the lithium phosphate-containing slurry to obtain a precursor slurry and heat-processing the precursor slurry to obtain electrode active material containing complex oxide of lithium and phosphorus of formula: LixAyB'zPO4; and    (3) lithium ion battery, which has a positive electrode formed using the active material.    A = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni or Cu;    B' = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ti, Zn, B, Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sc, Y or rare-earth element;    x = g reater than 0 and less than 2;    y = greater than 0 and less than 1.5;and    z = 0 to less than 1.5.
NOVELTY - The electrode includes an activated charcoal activated with water vapor and alkali metal hydroxide. An electrode composition layer includes a binder. A polymer that does not contain an epoxy group as a binder, is adhered with a collector through a conductive adhesive layer containing a binder including a carbon particle such as graphite or carbon black. The conductive adhesive layer is provided with a methacrylate type polymer or a diene polymer as a binder.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode of electrical double layer capacitor e.g. film type capacitor used in personal computer and electric vehicle. Can also be used in faraday and non-faraday reaction electrodes of hybrid capacitor, redox capacitor, lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the capacitor electrode is reduced. The electrostatic capacitance of the electrical double layer capacitor is increased, and the fall of electrode intensity can be prevented. The usage amount of binders is reduced. The mechanical characteristics of the capacitor electrode can be achieved favorably, and the durability of the electrical double layer capacitor is improved. The energy density and power density of the electrical double layer capacitor are increased. The adhesiveness between the electrode composition layer and the conductive adhesive layer is improved and the electrode transfer resistance can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical double layer capacitor electrode.
NOVELTY - Making a secondary battery, comprises: providing an electrolytic solution comprising non-aqueous electrolytic solvent and lithium containing salt; contacting electrolytic solution with a triazine compound; removing substantially all of the triazine compound from the electrolytic solution; aminating and winding cathode, first porous separator, anode and second porous separator; placing the wound laminated electrodes and separators in a battery case; infusing the electrolytic solution into the battery case; and sealing the battery case containing electrodes, electrolytic solution and separators.    USE - The method is useful for making secondary battery (claimed) which is useful in wide range of applications, including calculators, wrist watches, hearing aids electronics, computers, cell phones, video games and transportation applications e.g. battery powered and/or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require the addition of a strong base e.g. ammonia which when added to the lithium salt based electrolytes, usually must be removed from the final product. The electrolytic solution in the method: has less than 10 ppm water and less than 20 ppm acids, thus limits or reduces decomposition and hydrolysis of the lithium salts and increases the stability of the lithium salts, giving highly pure non-aqueous electrolytic solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing a non-aqueous electrolytic solution for a lithium battery comprising: contacting a non aqueous electrolyte with a triazine compound to produce an electrolytic solution comprising less than 20 ppm water and less than 50 ppm acids.
NOVELTY - The structure has a flexible circuit (2) i.e. thin-foil-shaped circuit, arranged in a flexible insulating sheet (1). A thermal sensor (4) is connected to connection parts (5) of the flexible circuit in middle of the flexible circuit. Elastic insulating resin (6) integrally covers the thermal sensor and the connection parts. The thermal sensor is in press-contact with an object to be sensed via the insulating sheet while the insulating sheet and the insulating resin are bent. The thermal sensor is arranged in the insulating sheet in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Thermal sensing structure for sensing temperature of a battery in an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid car. Can also be used for sensing abnormal temperature rise of a controller circuit or a relay in an on-vehicle electric junction box.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has better flexibility, and easily adapts to an arrangement or shape of the object to be sensed. The structure is inexpensive, and improves insulating reliability of the thermal sensing part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a thermal sensing structure.    Flexible insulating sheet (1)    Flexible circuits (2, 3)    Thermal sensor (4)    Connection parts (5)    Elastic insulating resin (6)
NOVELTY - A heat-absorbing/releasing capsule consists of a film-like capsule-wall component which forms a sealed space inside, and a phase-transition substance dissolved in water or a water-miscible organic solvent as substance enclosed within the sealed space. The phase-transition substance consists of sugar alcohol, urea, and/or thiourea. The capsule-wall component contains a hydraulic urethane monomer or urethane prepolymer, and a fluorine-type polymer having a hydroxy group in a molecule.    USE - Heat-absorbing/releasing capsule is used for forming dispersion liquids (claimed) used in automobile engines, as cooling fluid medium of fuel cells, and as heat transfer medium of heat storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-absorbing/releasing capsule has excellent dispersion stability, safety, destruction resistance with respect to expansion and shrinkage of phase-transition substance accompanying heat absorption/radiation of the capsule. Since the surface specific heat per unit volume is large compared with the existing heat transfer medium, circulating flow quantity of the medium is reduced and energy-saving is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dispersion liquid including a fluorine-type dispersion medium and the heat absorbing/releasing capsules dispersed in the dispersion medium; and    (2) manufacture of heat absorbing/releasing capsule, which involves forming an encapsulation wall in the presence of a surfactant using a urethane monomer or a urethane prepolymer with a rapid cure rate as stage (I) of microcapsulation, and forming a further encapsulation wall using the monomer or prepolymer as stage (II) of microcapsulation.
NOVELTY - The turning working machine has battery room (BR) which accommodates a battery (52) in the tank room that accommodates a hydraulic oil tank (45). An external air introduction portion takes in an external air in battery room. A connection portion (134) connects battery room and radiator room so air in battery room can be sucked with cooling fan.    USE - Turning working machine e.g. backhoe, drilling machine for excavation.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses rising of temperature of battery even if battery is positioned at high temperature place since external air is introduced in battery room via an external air introduction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of inner side of tank room.    Turning board (21)    Hydraulic oil tank (45)    Battery (52)    Connection portion (134)    Battery room (BR)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining negative electrode collector (10) by forming boron-carbide film (40) on surface (22) of metallic copper substrate (20) in which metal oxide film is formed. A negative electrode active material layer (30) is formed on boron-carbide film of negative electrode collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of negative electrode for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (both claimed) e.g. car (from drawing). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of battery capacity can be reduced and durability of battery can be improved. Stable and favorable battery performance can be achieved. The peeling of negative electrode active material layer can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode collector (10)    Metallic substrate (20)    Surface of metallic substrate (22)    Negative electrode active material layer (30)    Boron-carbide film (40)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane having shrinkage percentage of 5% or more in swollen state is dried. A catalyst layer is formed on surface of the electrolytic membrane. The electrolytic membrane is moistened with water. Heat-joining of diffused layer is carried out on catalyst layer in a state at which shrinkage percentage of electrolytic membrane is 3% or less. Thus, membrane-electrode assembly is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly used for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to domestic power supply and power supply for factories, motor vehicles e.g. electric scooter, and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly is manufactured with excellent durability, and bondability between catalyst layer and diffused layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of hot press unit contained in manufacturing apparatus of membrane-electrode assembly.    Hot press unit (30)    Side portion (32)    Heat-resistant component (33)    Lower board (34)    Upper board (36)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has a battery post connection terminal (11) for the insertion of a battery post and a fusible link connection terminal (13) for the connection of a fusible link. A contact fixing portion (15) has an upper surface contact wall (44) contacting an upper surface of a battery main case and a side contact wall (45) integrally molded with the upper surface contact wall and contacting the side of the battery main case.    USE - Connection structure for electrical connection of fusible link with battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load to the battery terminal is reduced by dispersing vibrational load by supporting battery terminal by two fulcra at the battery main case. The mounting of fusible link to the battery main case is performed easily by supporting the battery terminal through the side contact wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery terminal.    Battery terminal (1)    Battery post connection terminal (11)    Fusible link connecting terminal (13)    Contact fixing portion (15)    Upper surface contact wall (44)    Side contact wall (45)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material is a porous material obtained using a lithium-containing aluminum alloy having pores with aperture diameter of 5 mu m or less (excluding 0 mu m). The ratio of length and aperture diameter of pore is 10 or more.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for secondary battery and capacitor (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, photovoltaic power generation and wind powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides secondary battery and capacitor with improved capacitance, cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacture of negative electrode active material.    Container (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Lithium board (3)    Electrolyte solution (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3) and gas diffusion layers (4) at the cathode side and at the anode side, which are clamped to form electrode structure (10). The gas flow path layers (5,5A) at the cathode side and at the anode side are contacted to the gas diffusion layers at the cathode side and at the anode side in preset position. The edge (51a) of relatively small gas flow path layer (5) and the edge (51Aa) of relatively large gas flow path layer (5A) are made to correspond in fuel cell lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of cracking at the edges of the gas flow path layers can be suppressed effectively, while avoiding the application of shear force at the anode and cathode sides. Durability of fuel cell can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    MEA (3)    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Gas flow path layers (5,5A)    Electrode structure (10)    Edge of relatively small gas flow path layer (51Aa)    Edge of relatively large gas flow path layer (51a)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The storage case (20) has opening (50) formed in upper side of housing (30) accommodating fuel cell (FC). The opening is formed so that the opening surface is inclined in upward direction of wind flow generated by the drive of vehicle, where high wind flow is enabled in upstream direction rather than the downstream direction. A hydrogen-permeable structure (40) is extensively stuck to the opening side, and blocked by the opening.    USE - Storage case for accommodating fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack mounted in moving object e.g. four-wheeled vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used for accommodating direct methanol type fuel cell stack, phosphoric acid form fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Adherence of dust, water, snow, ice, etc., onto the upper surface of the hydrogen-permeable structure can be prevented even if dust, water, snow, ice, etc., are moved into the peripheral region of the case. Air permeability of the storage case can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram illustrating the structure of the storage case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage case (20)    Housing (30)    Hydrogen-permeable structure (40)    Opening (50)    Fuel cell (FC)
NOVELTY - The system has an emission path (3) for discharging cathode-off fluid from cathode (10) of fuel cell (1), and an emission path (5) for discharging anode-off fluid from anode (11) of fuel cell. A drive motor (7) is connected to compressor (6) for driving the compressor. A turbine (8) is rotated with cathode-off fluid and anode-off fluid discharged from fuel cell, and aided with rotational drive of drive motor. An electric heater (9) is provided in the paths for heating anode-off fluid and cathode-off fluid.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive motor is assisted with rotational drive, when turbine is rotated with the cathode-off fluid and anode-off fluid discharged from fuel cell, so that the drive efficiency of drive motor is raised. The electric power of drive motor is economized and the rotation efficiency of turbine is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Cathode off-gas emission path (3)    Anode off-gas emission path (5)    Compressor (6)    Drive motor (7)    Turbine (8)    Electric heater (9)    Cathode (10)    Anode (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (40) has threshold value storage unit (44) to store threshold value of ambient temperature of fuel cell (10) and threshold value of inside temperature of fuel cell. A scavenging-air start determination unit (45) determines whether scavenging-air is started to flow towards the fuel cell when the ambient temperature of fuel cell is below the ambient temperature threshold value, and when the inside temperature of fuel cell is below the inside temperature threshold value corresponding to ambient temperature of fuel cell.    USE - Scavenging-air processing apparatus of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Scavenging-air process is started until the inside temperature of fuel cell becomes low, while reducing the useless scavenging-air process. Power consumption can be reduced. Electric power generation stability of the fuel cell can be ensured when starting the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for Scavenging-air processing method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the scavenging-air processing apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Scavenging-air processing apparatus (40)    Threshold value storage unit (44)    Scavenging-air start determination unit (45)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has direct current-direct current converter (3) that is connected between fuel cell (2) and traction motor (7). The output voltage of the fuel cell is smoothed by a smoothing capacitor (C1). The backflow of the current from resonance capacitor (C2) to fuel cell is prevented by inductor coil (L1) which is connected in series to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell can be prevented since the back flow of the current to the fuel cell can be suppressed by the inductor coil and the electric power supply efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Direct current-direct current converter (3)    Traction motor (7)    Smoothing capacitor (C1)    Resonance capacitor (C2)    Inductor coil (L1)
NOVELTY - The heat sink (22) has V and U phase insulation resin sheets (42,43) and W phase insulation resin sheet (36). The W phase insulation resin sheet has W phase output terminal (41A) connected to alternating current side conductors (35,37). The W phase insulation resin sheet has positive and negative electrode terminals (39,40) connected to positive and negative conductors (33,38), respectively. The positive and negative conductors include diodes and transistors.    USE - Semiconductor element for inverter apparatus (claimed) of three-phase type used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling efficiency of the semiconductor element can be improved. Productivity and reliability of the inverter apparatus can be improved. Generation of curvature at the time of joining heat sink with resin sheet can be suppressed. Non-linear distortion can be suppressed by reducing the size of semiconductor chips.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inverter apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the inverter apparatus.    Heat sink (22)    Conductors (33,38)    Alternating current side conductors (35,37)    Insulation resin sheets (36,42,43)    Electrode terminals (39,40)    W phase output terminal (41A)
NOVELTY - The electrode composition layer has support structure that supports the electrode composition layer. The support surface contains electrode active material and binder. The surface roughness of support structure is 0.1-5 mu m.    USE - Electrode composition layer of electrode for electrochemical element (both claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of electrode is improved. The internal resistance of electrode is reduced. The production cost of electrode is reduced. The performance of electrochemical element is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the manufacturing process of electrode composition layer.    Support structure (1)    Electrode composition (2)    Winder (10)    Unwinding unit (11)    Press roll (12)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material includes crystalline silicon, amorphous silica, crystalline magnesium silicate and carbonaceous material.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electrical storage element for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-efficient negative electrode material provides secondary battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics, cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode material, which involves mixing silicon oxide (SiOx, where x is more than 0 to less than 2) and magnesium compound, producing magnesium-silicon-type composite powder, and mixing the obtained magnesium-silicon-type composite powder with carbon precursor.
NOVELTY - The cable (40) has cable portion (48) whose one end is connected to vehicle side connector (42), and other end is connected to plug (52) for external power supply. Grip component (60) at the vehicle side connector side and grip component (62) at the plug side are provided in circumference of axis in longitudinal direction of cable so that rotation is possible.    USE - Charging cable for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The twist property of the cable is prevented and workability of the charging cable is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram illustrating the mode when charging the vehicle from the external power supply using the charging cable for vehicle.    Charging cable (40)    Vehicle side connector (42)    Cable portion (48)    Plug (52)    Grip components (60,62)
NOVELTY - The drive control apparatus has a voltage rise voltage limiting unit which limits low the voltage rise voltage target value of a converter compared with the case in which the temperature of a battery is high when the temperature of the battery is lower than predetermined value. The converter and a smoothing capacitor which have a voltage rise function are interposed between an inverter and the battery.    USE - Drive control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of acceptance of regenerated electric power of battery. Increases electric power which smoothing capacitor can catch primarily within withstand voltage. Attains reduction of excess generation of capacitor voltage in time of battery low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a drive controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the map of a coefficient for calculating the limiting value of voltage rise voltage target value. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Smoothing capacitor protection controller (70)    Voltage rise voltage target value limiting process unit (70A)    Voltage rise voltage target value limiting correction coefficient calculation unit (70B)    Voltage rise voltage target value limiting correction coefficient calculation unit (70C)    Voltage rise voltage target value limiting correction coefficient calculation (70D)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell (2) and direct current voltage regulator (50) that are connected in parallel to inverter (60) which drives a motor (70). A determination process is performed to determine generation of failure in the regulator. A relay (90) is conducted such that difference between output voltages of fuel cell and the regulator is within predetermined value, when failure is detected in the regulator.    USE - Apparatus for controlling feeder for use with fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency can be improved so that vehicle can be driven reliably irrespective of the failure of the regulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Direct current voltage regulator (50)    Inverter (60)    Motor (70)    Relay (90)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust gas recirculation heat exchanger (AGKV) evaporating working medium, which undergoes a cyclic process, by hot exhaust gases. The heat exchanger converts steam into mechanical or electrical energy. An exhaust gas control valve (V2) interacts with the heat exchanger and controls mass flow of the exhaust gases, which constantly flow through the exchanger in all operating phases of an internal combustion engine (Motor), approximately in a vicinity of a performance limit of energy recovery.    USE - System for recovering energy from exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas control valve interacts with the heat exchanger and controls the mass flow of the exhaust gases approximately in the vicinity of the performance limit of energy recovery, thus improving heat recovery in all operating phases of the engine with less expenditure. The heat exchanger does not subject to high loads resulting from temperature fluctuation and reduces risk of material fracture or cracks due to the loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection diagram of a system for recovering energy from exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Exhaust gas recirculation heat exchanger (AGKV)    Exhaust gas partial flow (A2)    Internal combustion engine (Motor)    Exhaust gas recirculation valve (V1)    Exhaust gas control valve (V2)    Branch line (10)
NOVELTY - The system has solar module devices (5-7) comprising a solar module and attached to different solar module regions. The solar module devices comprise maximum power point trackers (9-10) to consume actual maximum obtained power of the module devices. Voltage converters e.g. direct current to direct current converters, are connected with an on board supply system (8) of a vehicle and are connected with the maximum power point trackers. The module comprises thick-film cells and thin-film cells. A standardized interface e.g. power socket and plug, is between one of the devices and the trackers.    USE - Solar plant system for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. passenger car-towing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module devices comprise the maximum power point trackers to consume the actual maximum obtained power of the solar module devices, thus improving efficiency of solar application in an automobile, and providing optimal power from the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar plant system with solar module devices and maximum power point trackers.    Solar module devices (5-7)    On board supply system (8)    Maximum power point trackers (9-10)
NOVELTY - The drive unit (100A) has buck-boost converter (10) for delivering and receiving electric power between lead acid battery (1) and electrical double layer capacitor (2). A control circuit (50) controls the converter using charging/discharging electric current of lead-acid battery, capacitor voltage, and speed equivalent rate of motor (M) so that to-be-stored energy quantity corresponds to target value.    USE - Motor drive unit for driving motor e.g. three-phase alternating current (AC) motor of electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for various industrial vehicle including material handling machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High charging and discharging efficiency can be achieved. Damage to the capacitor can be prevented. Transfer of excess current during acceleration-deceleration of vehicle can be performed. Power supply efficiency can be increased. Increase in cost of the motor drive unit can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual block diagram of the motor drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead acid battery (1)    Electrical double layer capacitor (2)    Buck-boost converter (10)    Control circuit (50)    Motor drive unit (100)    Motor (M)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting a signal on a bus, and sweeping the signal from one frequency to another frequency. Another signal is obtained through the bus during sweep of the former signal from the former frequency to the latter frequency, where the latter signal is influenced by characteristic of a component. A resonant frequency is determined based on the signals, and an inverter module is updated such that the resonant frequency is not utilized as a switching frequency for the inverter module.    USE - Method for detecting resonance on a bus of an electrical system (claimed) in a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a power inverter to avoid operating with a switching frequency equal to the resonant frequency in order to prevent ripple current from the power inverter from leading to the resonance on the bus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an inverter module comprising a bus bar arrangement    (2) an electrical system comprising a signal generation module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical system in a vehicle.    Electrical system (100)    Vehicle (102)    Energy source (104)    Auxiliary component (106)    Inverter module (108)    Bus (114)    Control module (116)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises electrically conductive material having surface capable of producing surface enhanced Raman scattering of incident light from an adsorbate material including iodine adsorbed on the surface of the electrode, the adsorbate being reducible and not oxidizable.    USE - Electrode for fuel cell (100).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode makes possible for a fuel cell to be more electrochemically efficient and/or more cost effective than known fuel cells. A fuel cell system using the electrode can be operated at lower temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Stack (500)
NOVELTY - A platinum/graphene nano electro-catalyst comprises graphene as carrier and platinum as active ingredient present at 10-40 mass%.    USE - A platinum/graphene nano electro-catalyst used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is energy-saving; and has simple technique, uniform grain size of platinum and sodium particles, and excellent electro-catalysis property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing platinum/graphene nano electro-catalyst by ultrasonically dispersing 0.48-1.3 g/L graphene oxide nano pieces in liquid polyhydric alcohol, adding 0.0005-0.05 mol/L chloroplatinic acid solution and 0.007-0.013 mol/L sodium acetate solution, and uniformly mixing; and carrying out microwave hydrothermal reaction for 5-10 minutes, filtering, washing, and drying.
NOVELTY - A composite oxidation-reduction electrocatalyst comprises compounded nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compounds modified with carbon nanomaterial.    USE - A composite oxidation-reduction electrocatalyst (claimed) for use in biomembrane electrode reactor, biosensor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst is easy to prepare, has low cost, and has good catalytic activity, selectivity, toxin resistance and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the composite oxidation-reduction electrocatalyst comprising grinding or mixing carbon nanomaterial and nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compound in gaseous atmosphere, adding solvent, uniformly mixing, and reacting.
NOVELTY - The booster has a screw rod shifting fork connected with a screw rod in connection with a plane bearing, a screw rod copper bush and a sealing ring. A machine stand bonnet is connected with a machine stand (34) that is provided with two symmetric sliding plates (3401). Each of the sliding plates is provided with chutes (3402). The sliding plates are connected with a machine shell and a machine bonnet (8) through the chutes, respectively. One end of each sliding plate is fixedly connected with a fixing frame (24).    USE - Booster for a touring car.    ADVANTAGE - The booster utilizes a motor shaft in worm connection with a turbine to replace a braking mechanism in certain degree through using a worm self-locking function. The booster utilizes a multi-grade planetary speed changing transmission, so that the booster has large speed ratio and is used for different touring cars. The booster is designed according to that the car with function for living outdoors needs short displacement after parking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a boosting method for a touring car booster.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a booster for a touring car.    Machine bonnet (8)    Fixing frame (24)    Machine stand (34)    Symmetric sliding plates (3401)    Chutes (3402)
NOVELTY - A thickener and an aqueous solution containing metal salt in a nonaqueous solution containing lithium and metal alkoxide different from lithium salt are mixed, to prepare precursor solution.    USE - Preparation of precursor solution used for manufacturing solid electrolytic membrane (claimed) used for all-solid-type lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, automobile industry, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stable and uniform precursor solution. The solid electrolytic membrane is manufactured even at low temperature using the precursor solution. The generation of crack and scaling during heat-processing of the battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid electrolytic membrane.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (4) has active material that is formed on positive electrode collector. A negative electrode (5) has active material that is formed on negative electrode collector. A porous separator (6) is formed between the positive and negative electrodes, for separation of the electrodes. The tension elongation rate of positive electrode, negative electrode and porous separator is 3.0% or more. The porous separator is formed of material containing aramid resin whose frictional force is high with respect to positive electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. nickel hydride storage battery used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, electric tool, other large-sized tools, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode is not damaged even if non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is crushed due to pressure, so generation of internal short circuit in the battery can be prevented. The short circuit can be prevented without extension of crack produced in the positive electrode to the negative electrode. Hence the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery which does not have abnormal heat generation resulting from internal short circuit can be achieved, and safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery at the time of crack of positive electrode when separator without aramid resin and separator with aramid resin are used.    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Porous separator (6)
NOVELTY - The lamination direction of a laminated structure (21) is positioned so as to lie orthogonal to the gravity direction. A reinforcement board (23) made of metal is arranged at upper and lower surface sides of the laminated structure. The ends of the reinforcement board are attached to a pair of end plates. The cross-section of the reinforcement board is arranged orthogonal to the lamination direction of the laminated structure of honey-comb shape or continuous triangle shape.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for portable power supply and electric vehicle and motor vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the laminated structure is stabilized. The shift of the laminated structure due to the vibration and impact added when mounted in the vehicle is eliminated. The increase in the number of the components is reduced and the component weight is reduced hence the size of the laminated structure can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of the fuel cell.    Laminated structure (21)    External manifold (22)    Reinforcement board (23)    Fastening tools (24)    Disc spring (26)
NOVELTY - An aqueous slurry containing an active material, a binder, a conductive support agent, a nonionic water-soluble cellulose resin, and an acid is applied on a collector (12,22) and dried to form coating film. An electrode layer (11,21) is formed on the collector, and an electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is manufactured with improved adhesion strength between electrode layer and collector, and provides electrical double layer capacitor with low electrical resistance and high electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aqueous slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of structure of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrical double layer capacitor (1)    Positive electrode component (2)    Negative electrode component (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode layers (11,21)    Collectors (12,22)
NOVELTY - The circuit has two branch circuits connected in parallel to a vehicle circuit, where the branch circuits are arranged in a storage battery connecting wire. One of the branch circuits is connected in series to a buzzer, a voltage division resistor and a backward diode. The backward diode is reversely connected to the circuit.    USE - Protection circuit for a vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can guarantee convenient and quick connection without any tool and a screw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a protection circuit.
NOVELTY - The car has a solar battery connected with a solar battery charge control system. The battery transforms solar power to electrical energy via the control system that is connected with a motor controller via a power bus-bar. A driving motor i.e. permanent magnet synchronous motor, is connected to the controller. The battery supplies the electrical energy to the driving motor via the control system and the controller. The driving motor connected with a transmission case drives the case via the controller. The transmission case is in transmission connection with a wheel via a drive axle.    USE - Solar-powered electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can follow and control the solar panel to realize the maximization of the solar power transformation through maximizing the power of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar-powered electric motor car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a FET (34) whose pole is connected with an end of an inductor (33). Another end of the inductor is connected with an end of a resistor (40) and a capacitor (41). Another end of the resistor is connected with a cathode of a diode (39). Another end of the capacitor is connected with a signal output line (A) that is connected with the body. An end of an output line (B) is connected with a cathode, and another end of the output line is connected with a vehicle body. An anode and a cathode of a power supply are connected with an anode and a cathode of a vehicle storage battery.    USE - Vehicle combination property controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows a voltage identification switch to work when the voltage is more than or equal to 12.9 V and to stop when the voltage is equal to or less than 12.8 V so as to protect the vehicle-mounted battery. The device saves power of the vehicle. The device has strong voltage reverse clamping function, and eliminates the electromagnetic induction ripple wave generated in an ignition circuit and an oil spraying circuit, thus shortening the primary and secondary induction time of the ignition coil. The device improves pulverization effect, and exhibits complete combustion. The device reduces carbon deposit, increases torque, reduces exhaust emission and improves maneuverability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle combination property controlling device.    Signal output line (A)    Output line (B)    Resistors (1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10,11, 12, 15, 16, 22, 24, 27, 28, 36, 40)    Capacitors (3, 5, 13, 14, 17, 31, 41)    NE556 integrated circuits (4a, 4b)    Transistors (9, 19, 20)    Photoelectric coupler (23)    Inductor (33)    FET (34)    Diode (39)
NOVELTY - The roof has a monocrystal line silicon or polysilicon solar battery slice located between an arc-shaped light transmission upper cover plate and an arc-shaped hard lower cover plate, where the arc-shaped light transmission upper cover plate and the arc-shaped hard lower cover plate are arc-shaped glass plates. Adhesive is filled between the arc-shaped light transmission upper cover plate and the arc-shaped hard lower cover plate. A lower surface of the arc-shaped hard lower cover plate is coated with printing ink.    USE - Automobile roof.    ADVANTAGE - The roof has beautiful appearance. The roof can receive light, generate electricity and provide energy. The light receiving area of the roof is large, so as to provide driving power for the automobile, thus utilizing the solar energy effectively. The rood eliminates the necessity of external auxiliary components, and can be installed on the automobile in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automobile roof.
NOVELTY - The plate has a substrate whose side is coated with an anode active substance layer and another side is coated with a cathode active substance layer. A periphery of the substrate is provided with a marginal frame for sealing battery units during assembling of a battery. The substrate is made of hydrophobic material and embedded with a conductive needle. An anode-cathode active substance layer is coated outside a blanket film layer. An anode-cathode active substance partially contacts with the blanket film layer, the substrate and the conductive needle.    USE - Bipolar plate for a bipolar battery (claimed) i.e. lead acid battery, used in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate maintains the battery away from the short-circuit when the battery units of the battery are in the non-sealing state to normal work, so as to ensure commercial application of the battery. The plate in the battery works on the two surfaces, improves the bipolar battery capacity and reduces manufacturing cost of the battery. The battery works below the atmosphere of 30KPa. The battery is sealed and environmental friendly in application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophobic material of the substrate is made of polymer including fluorocarbon resin and fluorinated silicone resin. The fluorocarbon resin includes PTFE, polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), paraformaldehyde (PFE), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)and polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). The blanket film layer is made of material selected from clapboard materials including rubber clapboard, PVC clapboard, polypropylene clapboard, polyethylene clapboard and absorbed glass mat (AGM) clapboard. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - A perfluoro ion exchange film comprises perfluoro ion exchange resin independently or reciprocally forming triazine ring crosslinked structure by cyano group; acid group on triazine ring crosslinked structure chain and added high valence metal compound physically bonded to form crosslinked network structure; and reinforcing fiber and inorganic dopant used as assistant proton conduction matter.    USE - Perfluoro ion exchange film.    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchange film has high temperature electric conductivity, high size stability, good mechanical strength, and better medium leakage resistant property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of perfluoro ion exchange film comprising polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoropropene monomer(s) having acid exchange group and perfluoropropene monomer(s) having crosslinked locus, or mixture of copolymers. The perfluoropropene monomer comprising acid exchange group is compound of formula CF2=CFO(CF2CF(CF3))fO(CF2)gSO3H (A) or CF2=CFO(CF2)3PO3H2 (B); the perfluoropropene monomer comprising crosslinked locus is of formulae F2C=CFRf4Y'4 (IX) or Y'5(CF2)a'(CFRf5)b'(CFRf6)c'O(C(CF2X1)FCF2O)n'=CF-CF2 (X). The triazine ring crosslinked structure is of formula (I).    f=0, 1;    g=2-4;    Y'4, Y'5=CN;    a', b', c'=0 or 1;    a'+b'+c'=not equal to 0;    X1=F;    n'=0 or 1;and    Rf4, Rf5, Rf6=1-5C perfluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - The method involves processing an odd-number pattern (110) or an even number pattern (120) by utilizing an UV hardener that is made of a resin.    USE - Micro pattern processing method for a display device, an optical instrument, a communication device, a solar power generation unit, and a fuel cell (all claimed). Can also be used for a light guide plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing the aspect ratio and light efficiency of the micro pattern, and processing the super fine micro-pattern at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a micro pattern.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Micro pattern (10)    Filler (20)    Odd-number pattern (110)    Even number pattern (120)
NOVELTY - The structure has a base installed on a handlebar. Wires are placed under the base, and a box is fixed with sides of a closing structure. A slot is formed at bottom of the base, and a spring is placed between a surface of the slot and a button. A closing structure includes a fixing slot and a fixing hoop. The fixing slot is located on a rim, and the fixing hoop is fixed to the rim of the box.    USE - Battery box structure for electrical bikes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box structure.
NOVELTY - The component has an annular horniness-framework (5) provided in middle portion, where soft colloid (6) e.g. silastic or ethylene prophylene diene rubber, is covered outside the horniness-framework. A hole that allows liquid to pass through is formed on side surface of the component. The horniness-framework is circular or quadrate ring-shaped, where the horniness-framework is made of metallic material or nonmetallic material that bears work temperature of a fuel battery. Thickness of the horniness-framework is 0.1-0.2 mm, and width of the horniness-framework is 2-3 mm.    USE - Air-proof component for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The component is reliable, improves utilizing area of an ambi-polar board, and enlarges area of a film-pole effectively, so that cubage-ratio power and quality-ratio power of battery is improved. The component has simple structure, and simplifies assembling techniques of batteries so as to provide high manufacturing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air-proof component.    Horniness-framework (5)    Soft colloid (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separation film arranged to a fixed level unit when cutting process of anode and cathode is finished. A unit cell is provided to be identical with an electrode of two side bi-cell.    USE - Stack/folding type lithium secondary battery for use in a high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electromobile, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), an electric bicycle and an electricity motorcycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively maintains external temperature uniformity, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stack/folding type lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a flexible amorphous silicon film solar battery module mounted on a module bracket i.e. light frame. The module bracket is connected with a vehicle body. Two supporting pipes of the module bracket are connected with contour pipes of the module bracket. Upper and lower end surfaces of a small contour pipe i.e. square pipe, are equipped with upper and lower sealing plates, respectively. A small supporting pipe is mounted in a front part of the vehicle body. The battery module is bonded in an interior part of a recess by silica gel.    USE - Solar sightseeing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the vehicle prolongs the driving distance of the vehicle and increases the using effect of the rechargeable battery by using the flexible amorphous silicon film solar battery module. The design if the module bracket reduces energy consumption of the vehicle body and increases the stability and running speed of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar sightseeing vehicle.
NOVELTY - Polyvinyl alcohol solution is subjected to electrospinning process to obtain polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber on a sensor base plate. A metallic ion is introduced into the obtained polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber by soaking process. The obtained polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber and monomer of conductive polymer are subjected to vapor deposition polymerization method to obtain polyvinyl alcohol-conducting polymer coaxial nanofiber. The change in electrical characteristics of obtained polyvinyl alcohol-conducting polymer coaxial nanofiber is detected using detection unit.    USE - Manufacture of polyvinyl alcohol-conducting polymer coaxial nanofiber used for chemical sensor, fuel cell, and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply and economically provides polyvinyl alcohol-conducting polymer coaxial nanofiber having excellent stability, conductivity and sensitivity.
NOVELTY - The reservoir has a porous matrix and a metal nanoparticle layer filled in an inner side of a hydrogen storage container (10), and metalorganic precursor chemically absorbed on a surface of the porous matrix. The precursor is formed with organic ligand selected from a group consisting of alkoxide, amide, alkyl, cyclo pentadienyl, beta-diketonate and derivatives, and metal selected from a group consisting of palladium, platinum and ruthenium. The porous matrix is selected from the group consisting of porous ceramic and porous polymer such as polyurethanes, polystyrene or polysiloxane.    USE - Fuel reservoir for a fuel cell in a hydrogen fueled car, hydrogen airplane and current energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir prevents agglomeration of metal nanoparticles, and utilizes metal nanoparticle layer for effectively store hydrogen. The reservoir prevents metal nanoparticles change in quality with moisture and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel reservoir.    Hydrogen storage container (10)    Organic and inorganic composite (20)    Injection nozzle (30)    Emission tube (40)
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises a lithium-containing metal oxide having an oxygen-atom concentration equal to or greater than the stoichiometric ratio.    USE - Anode active material is used in lithium secondary batteries (claimed) useful as power source of electronic devices and electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computers, camcorders, cellular phones, and personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has reduced chemical defects. The material provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent discharge capacity, rate characteristics, high-temperature characteristics, durability, and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode active material, which involves heat-treating raw material of lithium-containing metal oxide in oxygen atmosphere under pressurization; and    (2) lithium secondary battery consisting of an anode containing the anode active material, a cathode containing an active material, and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has multiple battery cells (5.1-5.10) that are arranged in a serial connection. Each battery cell has a plus contact element (6) and a minus contact element (7) that electrically contact with one another by line elements (13-15) e.g. line bars. The line elements form six line elements (16.1-16.5) that have current directions aligned opposite to each other in a region (B) during operation of battery. The line elements (13, 14) have specific distance to each other in the region, where the distance is lesser than the region.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery, for use as an electro-chemical energy storage in a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive and/or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The line elements have specific distance to each other in the region, where the distance is lesser than the region, thus preventing the measuring electronics from getting disturbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a common battery module block of an electro-chemical energy storage that is designed as a rechargeable battery.    Region (B)    Battery (2)    Battery cells (5.1-5.10)    Plus contact element (6)    Minus contact element (7)    Line elements (13-15, 16.1-16.5)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an energy storage (3) that is connected with two battery terminals (4, 5). A separating and bypass device (2) causes interruption to a connection of the energy storage with one of the battery terminals during appropriate control. The separating and bypass device is switchable between the battery terminals and short-circuits the battery terminals with appropriate control, when interruption to the connection is caused. A switch (2a) and a contact (2b) are provided in the separating and bypass device.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, for a traction battery (all claimed) in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a wind power installation.    ADVANTAGE - The separating and bypass device is switchable between the battery terminals and short-circuits the battery terminals with appropriate control, when interruption to the connection is caused, thus improving the reliability and increasing the efficiency of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Separating and bypass device (2)    Switch (2a)    Contact (2b)    Energy storage (3)    Battery terminals (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic membrane is continuously conveyed from a roller. An electrode equipped with a diffused layer and a catalyst layer is joined to both sides of the conveyed electrolytic membrane. The electrode adhered electrolytic membrane is trimmed to a required length to obtain the fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell used as power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer (portable PC), motor vehicle, domestic appliances, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to the membrane-electrode assembly is suppressed during the manufacturing process, by trimming to required length continuously conveyed electrolytic membrane after joining catalyst layer and diffused layer included electrode to electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of the fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery operated vehicle mainly comprises motor (1), set of batteries (2), brushless direct current (BLDC) motor controller (3), direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (4), miniature circuit breaker (MCB) switch (5), fuse (6), motor cover at left side (1.1), motor bearing (1.2), shaft (1.3), rotor isolation (1.4), motor stator (1.5), motor cover at right side (1.6) and motor drum (motor rotor). In this vehicle, the connection of electric power which is generated by set of batteries is directly connected to the motor through MCB switch, DC-DC converter, BLDC motor controller and fuse. In this way, with the use of electric power, the required speed and higher mileage is acquired. There are many advantages of this electric vehicle like, it provides higher speed, mileage and maintenance free. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel efficient system and a method for enabling a conversion of an energy driven from a motor vehicle to multiple energies, are disclosed. The system includes: an electromechanical device output shaft mechanically coupled to an output shaft extended from an internal combustion engine, where the electromechanical device extracts a mechanical energy from the internal combustion engine for converting into an alternating current; a converter electrically coupled to the electromechanical device for converting the alternating current generated by the electromechanical device to a direct current; several energy storage devices electrically coupled to the converter for storing the direct current generated by the converter as an electrical energy and a motor positioned at a wheel of the motor vehicle and electrically coupled to several energy storage devices for converting the electrical energy driven from several energy storage devices to a mechanical energy. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A motor mounting system for a hybrid motor vehicle comprises an engine and a motor, the motor being mounted on the wheel side of the vehicle, the propeller shaft of the engine being connected to the muff cup by means of a slider which can slide inside the splines provided in the muff cup, the muff cup being connected to the drive axle, such that the muff cup and the drive axle turn as a single assembly, the left end of the muff cup, facing the differential, being (Source Abstract Incomplete) Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle which can run on electricity generated within it, is disclosed. The conceptual knowledge that some vehicles move by the help of electricity as source, is used. Each and every vehicle moving on the land has wheels which are moved by many ways. Now, the motion of the wheel as the source of mechanical energy for generator is used. The generator is connected to the wheel with help of chain or belt whichever is convenient. As soon as the vehicle starts moving, the wheel start rotating based on the motion of the wheel, the generator gets rotated and the electricity is produced from the generators. This electricity generated is transferred to the converters and then to the battery. The flow of electricity is explained with arrows. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The converter comprises three main-side coils (La-Lc) that are connected between the two rectifying elements. A switch (S) connects the coil (La) to the mains during three-phase operation and connects the coil (La) through a capacitor (C) to the lower end (FP) of the rectifier or to another coil (La,Lc) during single-phase operation.    USE - Converter in dc voltage supply of battery charger (both claimed) for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining very efficient battery charger while reducing power supplies at the load effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dc voltage supply;    (2) battery charger; and    (3) converter system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of converter.    Capacitor (C)    Lower end (FP)    Phases (L1-L3)    Coils (La-Lc)    Switch (S)
NOVELTY - The vehicle transformation has electromechanic energy transformed wheels coupled with an electromechanic unit that functions as an engine and a generator. An electric power supply unit is mounted in the electromechanic unit while mounting electronic driver and control systems. The electromechanic energy transformed wheels is connected to a standard brake system or is designed in such a way that electromechanic energy transformed wheels perform a braking function in emergency situations.    USE - Hybrid vehicle transformation for use in a land vehicle e.g. automobile, minibus, bus, truck and transporter (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transformation can improve mechanic- electric and electric-mechanic cycle efficiency, without mechanic transmission loss. The transformation can provide revolution and tore adjustments in wider limits by performing frequency and voltage adjustments in electric-mechanic cycle.
NOVELTY - A flat-shaped electrode group (1) accommodated in square battery case (4) has positive electrode lead (2) and negative electrode lead (3). The tensile strength of positive electrode is 15 N/cm or less when elongation rate of positive electrode is 1% and elongation rate during rupture of positive electrode is 3% or more. The preset equation is satisfied based on parameters such as length of electrode group in major axis direction, elongation rate during rupture of positive electrode and clearance gap formed between edge portion of electrode group and inner surface of case.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for consumer appliance, electric vehicle and large sized tool.    ADVANTAGE - The collapse of electrode group can be suppressed and the deformation of battery case accompanying the elongation of electrode can be suppressed even when charging and discharging cycle is repeated. The outstanding charging and discharging cycling characteristics can be obtained. The buckling generation of electrode group can be suppressed without rupturing the positive electrode by controlling tensile strength and elongation rate of positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing include non-English language text)    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode lead (2)    Negative electrode lead (3)    Square battery case (4)    Sealing board (5)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an aluminum-made positive electrode (4) having a positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material and binder, which is formed in iron-made positive electrode collector, and a negative electrode (5). A separator (6) is arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode. The average grain size of positive electrode collector is 1 mu m or more.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle and large sized tool.    ADVANTAGE - The stretching elongation rate of positive electrode is raised such that preferential rupture of positive electrode is prevented even if battery is crushed by crushing under pressure and generation of short circuit inside the battery is prevented and hence safety and lifetime of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - A rotating disk has a ceramic thin film covering the surface of a base material having heat conductivity more than that of ceramics. The rotating disk enables formation of raw material powder by dripping molten raw material on disk, and carrying out centrifugal atomization with centrifugal force.    USE - Rotating disk is used for centrifugal atomization (claimed) during injection molding, thermal spraying and manufacture of magnetic material and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rotating disk has excellent heat resistance and deformation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for centrifugal atomization method.
NOVELTY - A collector consists of substrate (12), titanium membrane (32) and binder-less carbon film (34) formed in order on the substrate. The substrate is formed of aluminum or its alloy.    USE - Collector used for manufacturing electrode sheet for lithium ion battery used in vehicles (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used as power supply of personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The collector enables to manufacture electrode sheet having excellent interlayer adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of collector; and    (2) manufacture of electrode sheet (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the electrode sheet.    Electrode sheet (10)    Substrate (12)    Intermediate layer (14)    Titanium membrane (32)    Binder-less carbon film (34)
NOVELTY - A planar portion (8a) comprising a metal made of aluminum or aluminum alloy is overlapped with the planar portion of the other metal made of copper, nickel, iron or alloy with melting point higher than the aluminum metal. The respective areas are formed on one of the planar portions for exposing the metals to the positive and negative-electrode terminals (1,4) of the battery (7) such that the level difference of the thickness direction is not existed on the boundary of the areas.    USE - Terminal-connection conductor used in assembled battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration caused by the electric corrosion in the assembled battery is effectively suppressed, by forming the respective areas on one of the planar portions for exposing the metals such that the level difference of the thickness direction is not existed on the boundary of the areas. The installation space and size of the battery is reduced, since the shape of the terminal conductor is not changed using the connection object e.g. tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive-electrode terminal (1)    Negative-electrode terminal (4)    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (7)    Terminal-connection conductor (8)    Planar portion of aluminum (8a)
NOVELTY - A carbon black layer is formed on carbon paper. A suspension containing metal nanoparticles and electrolyte is provided on carbon black layer by pulse plating method to form metal nanoparticle thin film layer. Thus, carbon black sheet is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of carbon black sheet used for polymer electrolyte membrane/electrode assembly (both claimed) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon black sheet is economically manufactured by continuous process using less amount of highly efficient metal catalyst.
NOVELTY - The box has a storage battery placed in a box body (1) that is fixedly connected with a box cover (2). A rear end of the box body is provided with a convex fixing hole (4). A front end of the box body is equipped with an antitheft lock (5). A handle (3) is equipped on a front end of the box.    USE - Antitheft battery box for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery does not taken out when the lock is not unlocked, thus providing better antitheft effect. The box is portable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an antitheft battery box.    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)    Handle (3)    Convex fixing hole (4)    Antitheft lock (5)
NOVELTY - The case (1) has battery cabins respectively provided with positive and negative plugs (3), where one side of the case is provided with a power supply output terminal (4). Each battery cabin is provided with an arc structured limit guide rail (2). The positive and negative plugs are provided with springs, where the case is 8-10cm in height. A battery cabin opening is provided with a baffle with a locking button.    USE - Battery case for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery in the battery cabin can be directly exchanged when power is required, so as to quickly compensate power. The user can quickly change battery such that the motor vehicle can be continually used and the long-time driving of motor vehicle can be ensured, while also ensuring enhanced service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery case.    Battery case (1)    Arc structured limit guide rail (2)    Positive and negative plugs (3)    Power supply output terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a microcontroller connected to analog to digital (A/D) converting circuit, an electric quantity metering circuit, a data storing circuit and a protection circuit. The A/D converting circuit is connected to a voltage measuring gated circuit. The voltage measuring gated circuit is connected to a single battery, and the electric quantity metering circuit is connected to a current sampling circuit. A current sampling circuit is connected to a negative pole of a battery set and an output negative pole of a battery box.    USE - Electric bicycle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery realizes charge-discharge efficiency, and reduces consumption of the battery service while battery is utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric bicycle battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The charger has a screw rod mounted on a guide frame, and a sliding rail screwed on the screw rod by a connecting block. The sliding rail is extended from a guide frame extension direction to a shell. A control switch component has an inductance element arranged on a shell. Front and rear limit switches are contacted with the connecting block. A control section is provided with a control chip having software programs. A control terminal is connected with a motor and a drive terminal of a charging section, respectively.    USE - Automatic guide vehicle charger.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting section is controlled in real-time by the control chip, such that charging process of the automatic guide vehicle can be automatically performed in spare time, thus reducing the labor, and improving vehicle use efficiency and the battery service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automatic guide vehicle charger.
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a thermal power exchanging pipe whose front end is connected with an exhaust gas inlet pipe and back end extends out of a shell. An air vent is placed on the thermal power exchanging pipe. A front end of a muffler is connected with the exhaust gas inlet pipe. A back end of the muffler extends out of the shell. A turn-plate valve is placed on the thermal power exchanging pipe and an end pipe of the muffler. Two valves are installed on a rotating shaft to form an angle of 90 degrees. The rotating shaft is connected with an electric motor through a connecting rod.    USE - Thermal power exchanger for a geothermal plate of a passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanger can quickly increase temperature in a vehicle, and is energy saving. The muffler and the heat exchanging pipe are integrated, so that the exchanger occupies less space. The electric control valve is easy to control a driver. The exchanger has better economic benefit and social benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermal power exchanger.
NOVELTY - The device has a controllable boosting device (1) electrically connected with a motor. A capacitor (2) is electrically connected with the controllable boosting device. The controllable boosting device controls current output by the motor and charging voltage of the capacitor. The capacitor is connected to a battery charger (3) and connected to a controllable discharging device (4). The controllable boosting device, the battery charger and the discharging device are connected with a microprocessor by using signals. The microprocessor is connected to a brake sensor (6).    USE - Vehicle dynamic braking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can provide dynamic braking energy recycled to the maximum extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle dynamic braking device.    Controllable boosting device (1)    Capacitor (2)    Battery charger (3)    Controllable discharging device (4)    Brake sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an automobile body (2) provided with a motor for driving, and a super capacitor for providing electricity to the motor. A trolley pole (3) is mounted at a lateral side of the automobile body. Vertical distance between the trolley pole and a ground is 20-140 cm. An outer end of the trolley pole is provided with a trolley head (4). The trolley pole is closely clung to the automobile body when the electric automobile does not obtain electricity from an external supply line.    USE - Electric automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile can be charged without stopping and drive for a long time after reasonably providing supply lines to a roadway grid, and efficiently promotes application and popularization of pure electric automobiles. The automobile is energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile.    Automobile body (2)    Trolley pole (3)    Trolley head (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an aluminum steel frame structure, and a body (3) made from non-metal, where a sun shining section of the body is provided with a solar battery board (5). A steering column is connected with a steering plate. The body is connected with a front end of a chassis (1). Periphery of the body is provided with a safety fixed buckle (7). Two sides of the body are provided with a lifting window (4). A power battery is connected with the solar battery board. Space is formed in a back turning-over cover (6).    USE - Single solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with a turning structure without a door, thus guarantying space for mounting the door while minimizing the size of the vehicle. The vehicle body comprises an integral structure, so that the strength of the vehicle body is reinforced during driving. The driving space is provided in the vehicle body for holding a driver only, so that the vehicle can be used in heavy traffic in city. The vehicle utilizes a solar device for collecting solar energy as power source, thus protecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a single solar electric vehicle.    Chassis (1)    Body (3)    Lifting window (4)    Solar battery board (5)    Back turning-over cover (6)    Safety fixed buckle (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode terminal (30) fixed to the battery by insertion fitting via a hole (41) provided in the battery case. The pressure deformation mechanisms (48,49) deform the hole region to bulge such that the electrode terminal is firmly held to the battery case.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, lead acid battery, etc., for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal can be firmly and reliably held to the battery by sufficient strength, as the terminal fixing hole is bulged inside by press-deformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-section perspective view of the battery electrode terminal fixation structure.    Cover (14)    Opening (15)    Electrode terminal (30)    Hole (41)    Pressure deformation mechanisms (48,49)
NOVELTY - An electrode has collector, active material layer containing electrode active material and binder, and antacid material layer containing antacid material. The active material layer is formed on surface(s) of the collector. The antacid material layer is formed between collector and active material layer.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical element (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and solar electric power generation energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent cycling characteristics. The electrochemical element using electrode has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - An electrode contains activated charcoal activated with alkali metal hydroxide, activated charcoal activated with water vapor, and binder. The binder is a polymer which does not contain fluorine.    USE - Electrode is used for electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrical double layer capacitor having improved electrostatic capacitance and reduced internal resistance.
NOVELTY - The structure has circuit pattern with several electrically conductive elements (41A,41B) that is provided on substrate. The electronic component is mounted in front surface or back surface of substrate. The substrate is formed by assembling circuit unit (40) formed by accumulating electrically conductive element on front and back and mold-shaping insulation portion (42A-42C) in-between circuit board (50).    USE - Circuit structure of electrical connection box (claimed) connected between battery and vehicle mounted electrical components such as headlamp and wiper.    ADVANTAGE - Since the area of base substrate becomes small, the circuit structure can be reduced in size. Since the heat of electronic component is distributed to circuit board side, the heat radiation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the base substrate.    Circuit unit (40)    Electrically conductive elements (41A,41B)    Insulation portion (42A-42C)    Circuit board (50)    Fitting portion (52)
NOVELTY - Several power connectors (11) are electrically connected with vehicle. A storage battery (2) such as lithium ion battery, phosphoric-acid iron lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery is electrically connected with electric apparatus (1) for vehicle. A protective board is provided inside the storage battery or electric apparatus, to prevent excessive discharge of charge and excessive charging of battery.    USE - Auxiliary power supply for supplying electric power to electric apparatus such as cigarette lighter (claimed) mounted on motor vehicle such as motorcycle. Can also be used for supplying power to audio equipment and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of data stored in electric apparatus is prevented efficiently, by temporarily supplying electric power to electric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the auxiliary power supply.    Electric apparatus (1)    Storage battery (2)    Insertion connection portion (4)    Power connector (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas chamber (302) having a side adjacent to a heat source and a side adjacent to a heat sink. A displacer located inside the gas chamber, is pivoted about a point (316) located on the bottom surface of the gas chamber. An electromagnet (310) located outside the gas chamber, is positioned with respect to the pivot surface of the displacer. The gas chamber is in fluid communication with a linear alternator (314).    USE - System for generating power from waste exhaust heat from exhaust system of internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine of automobile. Can also be used in solar application.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency can be improved since the heat energy is utilized and the output of the linear alternator can be maximized since the heat exchange surface is enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of engine.    Engine (300)    Chamber (302)    Electromagnet (310)    Linear alternator (314)    Point (316)
NOVELTY - The solar vehicle has a drive battery (2) for powering a prime mover which supplies power to wheels (10) of the vehicle. A solar roof panel (14) and hood solar panel (16) are located over the head of the driver or passengers for recharging the battery so that inclination of the solar roof panel and hood solar panel is alterable. The solar roof panel and hood solar panel are arranged with widest dimension across the panels exceeding width of the wheel base which exceeds width of the vehicle housing (1).    USE - Extended range solar vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of green house gases is eliminated while using solar roof panel and hood solar panel for recharging battery so that the threat of global warming is global warming is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the extended range solar vehicle when the driver enters the car after tilting the solar panel roof.    Vehicle housing (1)    Drive battery (2)    Wheels (10)    Solar roof panel (14)    Hood solar panel (16)
NOVELTY - The kinetic energy utilization transmission system has an overdrive transmission unit (28) connected to a modulating unit (24) through a shafting (34) to absorb and store kinetic energy to a flywheel unit (32) by rotational speed step-up to the acceleration of the flywheel unit. The accelerated rotation of the flywheel unit is transmitted to a gear differential as auxiliary power to re-accelerate a vehicle. The modulating unit receives vehicle deceleration data upon actuation of a braking mechanism to engage and rotate the shafting.    USE - Kinetic energy utilization transmission system for providing auxiliary power to motorized ground-based motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes available braking effect. Provides power to accelerate vehicle. Ensures efficient and infinitely variable transmission system for capture, conservation and re-utilization of waste kinetic energy. Enables conversion of linear kinetic energy of vehicle into rotational kinetic energy for short period storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of a kinetic energy utilization transmission system.    Drive axles (12,14)    Modulating unit (24)    Overdrive transmission unit (28)    Flywheel unit (32)    Shafting (34)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a motor shaft (28) driven by a motor (12). A drive housing (14) is arranged partially surrounding the motor shaft. A gear set (16) is driven by the motor shaft. A carrier torque tube (18) is driven by the gear set to rotate at motor speed. Another gear set (22) is driven by the motor shaft. An impeller (24) is equipped with an impeller shaft (30) driven by the latter gear set to rotate at speed greater than motor speed.    USE - Fuel cell compressor system such as single-stage compressor system and multi-stage compressor system.    ADVANTAGE - The impeller is equipped with the impeller shaft driven by the gear set to rotate at speed greater than motor speed such that fluid can be delivered in a flexible manner and high-speed compressor operation can be achieved. The system can effectively utilize seals for reducing or preventing contamination of the fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell compressor system.    Fuel cell compressor system (10)    Motor (12)    Drive housing (14)    Gear sets (16, 22)    Carrier torque (18)    Tube impeller (24)    Motor shaft (28)    Impeller shaft (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solenoid valve (20) provided at an anode outlet (13b) and a cathode outlet (11b) respectively. A controller (21) controls the solenoid valves to be repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined period of time. The pulse purge pressure is applied through one of the solenoid valves, to the inside of a fuel cell (10), by the periodic opening and closing operations of the solenoid valves.    USE - Apparatus for purging residual water and hydrogen during shutdown of automotive fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell used in vehicles such as motor vehicles e.g. passenger automobiles like sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, truck, water craft like ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicle, and other alternative fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Time required for purging residual water and hydrogen during shutdown of fuel cell is reduced by opening and closing outlet lines of anode and cathode in a short period of time using solenoid valves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for purging residual water and hydrogen during shutdown of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of apparatus for purging residual water and hydrogen during shutdown of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode outlet (11b)    Anode outlet (13b)    Solenoid valve (20)    Controller (21)
NOVELTY - Several wireless sensor nodes (WSNs) each electrically connected to corresponding one of the several cells, include a sensor circuit for measuring performance characteristics such as voltage, current or temperature of the corresponding one of the several cells. Each sensor node wirelessly transmits performance characteristics data to an external WSN node (130).    USE - Battery stack for use in alternative fuel vehicle e.g. battery-driven and plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in boat, motorcycle, airplane and two or three wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accurate measurement of state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH) and remaining useful life (RUL) of the battery stacks is possible, by using the performance characteristics data. The cost is reduced by reducing the number of wireless sensor nodes, while still maintaining the ability to monitor cells on a more individual basis. Since each nose is connected to cell that is to be monitored, the need for power source is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for monitoring battery stacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the large battery stack.    Battery stack (100)    Wireless sensor nodes (110)    Cells (120)    External WSN node (130)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) a hydrogen-containing reformate involves contacting hydrocarbon fuel with catalyst comprising substrate having disposed on it composition of carrier and combination of at least two metals of rhodium (Rh), nickel (Ni), iridium (Ir), palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt) and/or gold (Au), where Rh is present in not greater than 0.5 wt.%, Ni is present in 0.1-20 wt.% and Ir, Pd, Pt and/or Au are present in 0.1-10 wt.% based on total weight of metal/carrier; and conducting catalytic partial oxidation (POX), steam reforming (SR) or autothermal reforming (ATR) to give hydrogen-containing reformate.    USE - For production of hydrogen-containing reformate (claimed); and for production of hydrogen-rich gaseous products from hydrocarbons and oxidant.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides hydrogen-containing reformate having a high hydrogen content (preferably greater than 20 vol.% H2); and increases the percent of hydrogen content in a hydrogen-containing reformate. The method involves a low concentration of rhodium, which provides reduction in catalyst cost and maintains good catalyst performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for increasing the percent of hydrogen content in a hydrogen-containing reformate resulting from catalytic partial oxidation or autothermal reforming with a catalyst comprising a substrate having disposed on it a composition consisting of a carrier and a combination of 1 wt.% palladium, based on the total weight of the composition, and 5 wt.% nickel, based on the total weight of the composition, involving adding to the composition 0.5 wt.% rhodium, based on the total weight of the composition, prior to contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon fuel; and conducting catalytic partial oxidation or autothermal reforming to give the hydrogen-containing reformate.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has electromagnetic valves (1,2) of normally open type, which are provided in cathode flow passage (112) and oxidant gas exhaust passage. The motors are arranged to open and close respective electromagnetic valves (1,2). An electronic control unit (160) is arranged for controlling motors to operate valves in open state so that cathode flow passage is opened during power generation in fuel cell. The motors controlled to operate valves in closed state so as to close cathode flow passage after power generation is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, railway train or vessel and stationary fuel cell system for household use or hot water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The valves can be set in open state and closed state so that cathode flow passage is blocked without consuming electric power during and after power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Electromagnetic valves (1,2)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Cathode flow passage (112)    Electronic control unit (160)
NOVELTY - An anode structure comprises an array of carbon nanotubes having a diffusion side and a membrane side. Catalyst particles are interspersed on inner surface of the membrane side of carbon nanotubes. The nanotubes have average diameter and average length.    USE - Anode structure is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotubes in anode structure has average diameter greater than size of hydrogen molecule but smaller than size of carbon monoxide molecule. Thus, hydrogen flowing toward the catalyst particles is able to go through, while the flow of trace amounts of carbon monoxide contained in the hydrogen is blocked, and poisoning of catalyst particles by carbon monoxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell (20); and    (2) manufacture of array of carbon nanotubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic exploded view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Cathode-side end plate (21)    Cathode-side bipolar plate (22)    Cathode-side gas diffusion layer (23)    Cathode (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a proton exchange membrane (PEM) layer (30), a bonding material web and a fluid transport layer (FTL) (36) to form a surface of MEA web. The PEM layer, another bonding material web and FLT (46) are processed to form another surface of MEA web. Each MEA (35) of the MEA web is encased between a respective pair of flow field plates (50,60) which are positioned to contact the surface of MEA web.    USE - Method of continuously producing multiple layer unitized fuel cell assembly (UCA) such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell assembly e.g. hydrogen fuel cell assembly used in automobile. Can also be used in direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The MEA of MEA web are encased before or after fuel cell web processing, so that unitized fuel cell assemblies are rolled or singulated and stacked for ease of handling and future use. The MEA web is transferred to winding process to produce multiple layer fuel cell assembly or sub-assembly in roll-good form, or to singulation process to produce singulated fuel cell sub-assembly sheets. Handling and transportability can be enhanced by contacting MEA web with exposed bonding material surface of membrane web surface. Since bonding contact is provided between bonding surface of bonding layer and respective flow field plates, accurate registration between components during automated fuel cell assembly can be maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for continuously producing multiple layer web of fuel cell material; and    (2) fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the multiple layer fuel cell assembly constructed as UCA.    Proton exchange membrane layer (30)    Bonding layers (32,42)    MEA (35)    FTLs (36,46)    Flow field plates (50,60)
NOVELTY - The truck has a battery receptacle interior part provided with an oil tank (20), where the oil tank includes a latching part i.e. bracket (21), for latching the oil tank to the battery receptacle interior part. A battery accommodating part (60) has a to-be-latched part i.e. spindle (61), latched so that support of the latching part of the oil tank is performed. The oil tank is positioned in a position where the battery receptacle interior part differs. The to-be-latched part is provided in a corner of the battery accommodating part.    USE - Battery type forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck easily accommodates battery of different specifications, and easily changes magnitude and shape of accommodation space of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery type forklift truck.    Oil tank (20)    Bracket (21)    Breather (25)    Battery accommodating part (60)    Spindle (61)
NOVELTY - The power device (100) has trench gates (120) surrounded by P-base regions (130) which encompass emitter regions (135) formed near top surface of a substrate (105). An insulating layer (140) is formed on top surface of the trench gate and emitter region. The emitter-base contact trenches are formed between trench gates and base region. A heavily doped p-region (165) is formed around the lower region of contact trenches with a distance away from channel region to reduce base-emitter resistance without increasing gate-emitter threshold value.    USE - Trench insulation gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power device for, e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heavily doped p-region is formed around the lower region of contact trenches with a distance away from channel region to reduce base-emitter resistance such that the latch-up immunity capability of the IGBT device is enhanced without increasing gate-emitter threshold value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing trench IGBT power device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the trenched IGBT device.    IGBT power device (100)    Substrate (105)    Trench gate (120)    P-base region (130)    Emitter region (135)    Insulating layer (140)    Heavily doped p-region (165)
NOVELTY - The air supply apparatus (6) has a centrifugal compressor (15) that is connected to a rotating shaft (10) of an electric motor (13). The air is supplied to a fuel cell stack through an air supply path (35). The rotation speed of electric motor is controlled by a control unit (40). The amount of air supplied to the fuel cell stack is adjusted by a valve (39) in air supply path.    USE - Air supply apparatus for fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply path has valve that adjusts the amount of air supplied to the fuel cell stack. Hence the rotation of the motor can be controlled according to the drive of the vehicle. The abrasion of the foil segment can be prevented. The power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air supply apparatus (6)    Rotating shaft (10)    Electric motor (13)    Centrifugal compressor (15)    Air supply path (35)    Valve (39)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The engine has a fuel cell (5) connected with a starter (2), and an electrical relay (4) connected between the starter and the fuel cell. A voltage detection circuit (10) is connected with an output circuit (8) of a generator (3). A control circuit (7) carries out ON/OFF control of an electrical relay with the voltage of the output circuit detected by the voltage detection circuit. The connection of the fuel cell and the starter is interrupted, when an engine starts and a voltage increases in the output circuit of the generator.    USE - Multipurpose engine i.e. battery less type multipurpose engine. Uses include but are not limited to a generator, mowing machine, farming machine and snowmobile.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is small in size, and can improves electrical load energy at time of working.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multipurpose engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Starter (2)    Generator (3)    Electrical relay (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Control circuit (7)    Output circuit (8)    Voltage detection circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas energy recovery equipment has motor (11) which can rotationally drive a propeller shaft (12) of engine (2), and is connected via an inverter (10) with respect to electric power generation device (7) of thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus (8). An electrical storage unit (13) stores electricity that drove motor via inverter by electricity which is generated with thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus via inverter.    USE - Exhaust gas energy recovery equipment for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, truck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an equipment that improves fuel consumption and reduces carbon dioxide emission amount by mounting a thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of exhaust gas energy recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (2)    Electric power generation device (7)    Thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus (8)    Inverter (10)    Motor (11)    Propeller shaft (12)    Electrical storage unit (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves executing optimization calculation program as energy burden predicted value. A driving gestation period is divided into several periods using characteristic information while extracting characteristic information from load fluctuation pattern of energy-burden predicted value within the driving gestation period. An optimal driving schedule of cogeneration system is determined by calculating optimal driving schedule and halt condition of the cogeneration apparatus and the thermal accumulator.    USE - Operation-control assistance method of domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal driving schedule of cogeneration system can be determined effectively and efficiently at short time and the time required for performing determination process can be shortened reliably. Since frequent driving and stop of cogeneration apparatus and the thermal accumulator can be avoided according to the determined optimal driving schedule, the reduction of primary energy and the improvement of operating efficiency can be carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operation-control assistance apparatus of cogeneration system; and    (2) operation-control assistance program of cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the operation-control assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus state acquisition unit (101)    Load estimation unit (102)    Driving schedule calculation unit (103)    Operation-control unit (104)    Control-output unit (105)
NOVELTY - The structure has pair of ring-shaped collar portions (1a,2a) and an O-ring (4a) that is arranged in outer peripheral portion of piping made of metal so that cylindrical fastener presses O-ring (4a) to side of collar portion (2a) of piping. The O-ring (4c) is arranged between collar portion and an insertion adhesion element (2). One end side of piping and coupling portion side of insertion adhesion element are fixed by fixing element (6). A ring-shaped washer (7) is arranged between collar portion (2a) and tightening fixing tool.    USE - Seal structure of piping used for supplying oil and pure water, for water heater used in home, fuel cell system of vehicle, semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, liquid crystal manufacturing apparatus and foodstuff, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of seal structure is simplified and uniform sealing performance is ensured. The attachment and detachment operation can be performed easily and the cost of the piping is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory view of piping attached to insertion adhesion element.    Ring-shaped collar portions (1a,2a)    Insertion adhesion element (2)    O-rings (4a,4c)    Fixing element (6)    Ring-shaped washer (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating shape correlation value of image patterns obtained by imaging patterns formed on target object. The correlation value matrix is generated using shape correlation value of the image patterns and shape correlation values in the matrix are added to determine total correlation value. Specific image pattern of the target object with less total correlation value is determined from several image patterns of the target object such that the specific image pattern of the target object is determined as defect pattern of target object.    USE - Method for testing pattern of large scale integrated (LSI) circuit. Can also be used in semiconductor device, optical element, wiring circuit, data storage media such as hard disk and optical media, chip for assay and microneedle, biosensor, cell culture board, test probe, display panel, sample holder, solar cell, fuel cell, microchannel, microreactor, imprint mold, photomask, extreme UV (EUV) photomask and micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device.    ADVANTAGE - Specific image pattern of the target object with less total correlation value can be determined from several image patterns of the target object. Defect pattern of target object can be determined with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for testing pattern of large scale integrated circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Nickel-hydroxide particles are heated during oxidation process, to obtain nickel oxide particles, and aluminum or aluminum compound is covered with obtained nickel oxide particles. Then, aluminum or aluminum compound covered with nickel oxide particles is mixed with lithium compound and heated in oxidative atmosphere, to obtain lithium-containing nickel complex oxide particles whose content of aluminum in surface side is more than the content of aluminum of center portion. Thus, manufacture of positive electrode active material is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power source for portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camcorder and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material has excellent durability, capacity, cyclic characteristics, storage characteristics and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The metallic-sheath case which is electrically connected with a negative electrode plate (2), has a steel plate that is coated with nickel or nickel alloy. An organic-type lubricating film is formed on the can wall (4) of the case. An iron-nickel diffused layer is formed between steel plate and a nickel made layer having a thickness of 0.5-3 micrometers. The capacitance fall of a non-aqueous battery during charging/discharging cycle, is determined using a formula indicating the parameters representing the electric potential in can wall, and height (H) of the can wall.    USE - Metallic-sheath case for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery used in hybrid electric vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance fall of the non-aqueous secondary battery can be determined effectively, and suppressed reliably. The production amount of the lithium compound in the inner surface of the case by repetitive charging/discharging process can be reduced efficiently. The lifetime of the non-aqueous secondary battery can be increased reliably, while reducing the cost of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Can wall of metallic-sheath case (4)    Height of can wall (H)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery block which is formed by armored can and mutually insulating several lithium ion battery cells (1) arranged through the separator (15). A water-repellent layer (7) consisting of fluororesin or silicon resin is formed on the surface of battery cell.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as fuel motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The bad effects such as short of battery cell by dew condensation water, earth leakage and corrosion can be prevented effectively by making the surface of armored can into electro-conductive state. The lifetime of water repellant layer is lengthened extremely and the water-repellent property on the surface of separator is maintained over long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the laminated structure of battery cell and separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Water repellant layer (7)    Safety valve (11)    Electrode terminal (13)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - The battery system is equipped with an assembled battery (2) having several lithium ion secondary batteries (B1-B56) mutually connected in series. A deterioration detection unit (5) is provided to detect the deterioration of battery during charging/discharging of each battery with high-rate electric current.    USE - Assembled battery system used in portable electronic device e.g. hybrid vehicle, notebook type personal computer (PC) and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of whole assembled battery can be estimated appropriately while simplifying replacement or changing operation of assembled battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration detection method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery system.    Assembled battery (2)    Deterioration detection unit (5)    Sensing line (6M)    Conducting wire (42)    Lithium ion secondary batteries (B1-B56)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises an anode, a cathode (7), and an electrolytic solution containing ionic liquid and/or lithium salt. The cathode contains carbon material processed by surface-treating agent as active material.    USE - Lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, motor vehicles, and electric power storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high energy density, favorable cycle property and electrical characteristics, and is safe to use for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of cathode of lithium ion battery.    Cathode (7)    Copper foil (8)    Cathode active material applying portion (9,10)    Cathode active material non-coating portion (11)    Cathode electroconductive tab (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has double layer capacitors, and an internal jump-start accumulator (2) that is provided with a nominal voltage of 10 volts and is parallel switched for supporting power requirement during a starting process for a starter battery (12) of a vehicle. The nominal voltage and/or operating voltage of the accumulator correspond to nominal voltage and/or operating voltage of a main power supply battery. Voltage of the accumulator and main power supply voltage of the vehicle are different.    USE - Jump start system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a maximal power output of the starter battery or an energy storage. The system allows optimal utilization of power and can be recharged via a main power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for jump-starting a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a structure and coupling of a jump start system to a main power supply of a vehicle.    Control logic (1)    Internal jump-start accumulator (2)    External or internal charging device (3)    Jump start system (10)    Starter battery (12)
NOVELTY - An exhaust pipe structure has a thermoelectric conversion element (9) attached to exhaust pipe (8) having temperature of 250 degrees C or more, between a catalytic converter and a muffler. The thermoelectric conversion element is formed using magnesium silicide, alloy of germanium and silica, skutterudite, calcium and cobalt.    USE - Exhaust pipe structure is used in exhaust system of engine of motor vehicle e.g. gasoline-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion element of exhaust pipe structure has favorable thermoelectric conversion efficiency. The exhaust heat is converted into electricity and utilized as electrical energy for power window, wiper, lamp and air-conditioning device of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of thermoelectric conversion component.    Connection portion to catalytic converter (4-1)    Connection portion to muffler (4-2)    Exhaust pipe (8)    Thermoelectric conversion element (9)    Arrangement of heat radiation fin (10)
NOVELTY - The electric drive system has a vehicle drive motor (M1) having a permanent magnet, and an electrical storage apparatus. A cable (104) is connected to a charging inlet (110) provided to charge the electrical storage apparatus with electric power acquired from the exterior, and the connection state of the cable with the charging inlet is detected with a detection switch (108). A short circuit connection unit is provided to short-circuit the phase voltage of the motor, when the cable is connected to the charging inlet.    USE - Electric drive system of vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is reliably held at a halt condition during charging, so that the movement of vehicle is prevented and the dragging of a charging cable can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric drive system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (14)    Cable (104)    Detection switch (108)    Charging inlet (110)    Vehicle drive motor (M1)
NOVELTY - The process water supplying system comprises a fresh water supply for storage of fresh water serving as process water for the reformer-fuel cell system (1). A feed device for supplying the process water to the reformer-fuel cell system. The fresh water supply is stored in a water tank (2) of a recreation vehicle.    USE - Process water supplying system for a reformer-fuel cell system, particularly for use in recreation vehicles (Claimed) e.g. yachts, boats, motor homes or caravans.    ADVANTAGE - The process water supplying system comprises a fresh water supply for storage of fresh water serving as process water for the reformer-fuel cell system, and hence ensures supplying process water in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a recreation vehicle; and    (2) a method for supplying process water for a reformer fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a process water supplying system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reformer-fuel cell system (1)    Water tank (2)    Return valve (3)    Pump (4)    Water treatment device (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has a negative terminal connected to a metal electrode installed within a cell body in which electrolytes are injected. An air electrode is installed in the cell body and spaced apart from the metal electrode. A positive terminal of the cell is connected to the air electrode, and a slot is formed along length of the metal electrode. An end of the negative terminal is inserted and fixed in the slot of the metal electrode, and another end of the negative terminal extends outward from the cell body.    USE - Metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal fuel cell can continuously supply oxygen and electrolytes, and effectively removes magnesium hydroxide generated during power generation, thus improving efficiency of power generation. The metal fuel cells can be easily connected together to constitute a unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a metal fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fiber compound multilayer perfluorinated cross-linked ionic membrane is a multilayer membrane which is provided with 2 to 40 layers and formed by fluorine-containing ion exchange resin, preferably 2 to 5 layers.    USE - The membrane is useful in the field of functional polymer composite material.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic membrane is characterized by high dimensional stability and fine mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fiber compound multilayer perfluorinated cross-linked ionic membrane is a multilayer membrane which is provided with 2 to 40 layers and formed by fluorine-containing ion exchange resin, preferably 2 to 5 layers; a chemical cross bonding net structure is formed among the fluorine-containing ion exchange resins or the cross-linking agents, a physics cross binding is formed by a functional group on the chemical cross bonding net structure and the high metallic compound; at least one layer in the multilayer membrane is provided with the chemical cross bonding net structure, at least one layer is a micro-pore reinforced membrane using the fiber as the reinforced material and at least one layer is added with the high metallic compound; and the chemical cross bonding net structure is selected from one or more of the cross-linking bridge structures of formulae I-V.    G1 and G2=CF2 or 0;    Rf=2-10C perfluorocarbon chain or fluorine-containing perfluorocarbon chain;    R=methylene or perfluoromethylene; and    n=1-10.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple electrode plates spaced in an electrolytic bath. A power supply unit is provided with a current controller that is installed on a vehicle body and electrically connected to the electrode plates of a hydrogen oxygen unit. A main battery jar is installed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to a current controller. A power generator is installed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the current controller. An environment friendly generating set is electrically connected to the main battery jar.    USE - Energy saving hydrogen oxygen power vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle improves the power supplied to the drive during accelerating, enhances the driving mileage number and reduces fuel consumption. The vehicle can set the environment friendly generating set to make the hydrogen oxygen power vehicle use the supply of the regenerated energy source to achieve the effect of energy conservation and carbon reduction in design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of an energy saving hydrogen oxygen power vehicle.
NOVELTY - The moped has a hydraulic device (13) allocated on a chassis (6), and an extension rod (9) installed on the hydraulic device provided with a solar battery (3). A lower part of a driver seat (7) is equipped with a seat jack (11). A pull rod (2) is equipped on a front part of the chassis and provided with left and right parts that are connected with each other by a lock (1). An operation rod (4) is folded on the chassis. A seat back (8) of the driver seat is fixed on the seat. An accumulator jar (12) and a motor (14) are allocated on the chassis.    USE - Portable box type solar moped.    ADVANTAGE - The moped fully utilizes solar energy, and is safe to travel. The moped has better antitheft property during parking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of a Portable box type solar moped.    Lock (1)    Pull rod (2)    Solar battery (3)    Operation rod (4)    Chassis (6)    Driver seat (7)    Seat back (8)    Extension rod (9)    Seat jack (11)    Accumulator jar (12)    Hydraulic device (13)    Motor (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an encapsulated solar battery component mounted on a vehicle roof, and two wind turbine generators mounted on two left and right sides of a vehicle body. A direct current (DC) motor replaces an internal combustion engine. A 220 volts power supply source is utilized for charging a vehicle to move. A routine charges a power storage battery using a wind turbine generator through a booster charging-discharging controller. Another routine charges a power storage battery using the 220 power supply source through a charger.    USE - Sightseeing electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sightseeing electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Silica particles and carbon material are mixed, to obtain complex particles. Acid and monomer material containing alcohol are added to product, to obtain polymer. Acid is added first and then monomer material containing alcohol is added as catalyst to dehydrate acid. Then, the polymer is heated under inert atmosphere and thermally decomposed, to obtain electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery as power supply for motor vehicles (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively provides electrode active material. The lithium secondary battery using the electrode active material has improved performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode (14)
NOVELTY - The electro-car has an electro-car body whose top part is mounted with a solar panel. The solar panel is connected with a battery jar via a wire, where the battery jar is arranged on a bottom part of the electro-car body. The battery jar is connected with a driving motor via the wire, where the driving motor is arranged on a rear end of a chassis. A power output shaft of the driving motor is connected with a transmission shaft of a rear wheel.    USE - Solar charge booster electro-car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel can continuously charge the battery jar during sunshine, so that the battery jar has enough electricity to increase continuous trip mileage of the electro-car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar charge booster electro-car.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a battery cabin (2) arranged under a vehicle chassis (1), and a storage battery (3) arranged in the battery cabin. A cabin cover (4) is arranged on the battery cabin, and electrode dummy blocks are arranged on a side wall of the battery cabin. Electrode grooves are arranged on an opposite side wall. The electrode dummy blocks and the electrode grooves are matched with electrodes of the storage battery. Each electrode dummy block is matched with cathode of the storage battery. A movable block (7) is arranged at bottom of the battery cabin.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be placed into the battery cabin conveniently to prevent power shortage of vehicle, and the user can change the battery quickly, so that the vehicle can drive continuously, thus ensuring long time driving and prolonging the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric automobile.    Vehicle chassis (1)    Battery cabin (2)    Storage battery (3)    Cabin cover (4)    Movable block (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a copper indium gallium diselenide film solar cell (5) placed on a roof (4) of a bus. The solar cell in the sunshine generates electricity, where the electricity is transmitted to an electrical hot wire (14) through a metal conductive wire (13), a schottky commutation diode (8), a microcontroller (9) and a photosensitive automatic regulating switch (11) or stored in a lithium ion battery (10). The solar cell is connected with the diode, the microcontroller, the switch and the electrical hot wire through a technical conductive wire.    USE - Warming device for use on a bus front door for keeping warm by copper indium gallium diselenide film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive automatic regulating switch automatically turns on in the night, so that the electricity output form the lithium ion battery is transmitted into the electrical hot wire in the frame around the front door of the bus to produce thermal effect to melt the ice and snow blocked in the gap of the door, thus providing a warm environment around the bus door to avoid ice blockage on the door, and hence ensuring that passengers can take the bus on time in the winter mornings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a warming device.    Roof (4)    Copper indium gallium diselenide film solar cell (5)    Schottky commutation diode (8)    Microcontroller (9)    Lithium ion battery (10)    Photosensitive automatic regulating switch (11)    Metal conductive wire (13)    Electrical hot wire (14)
NOVELTY - The alarm has signal generation modules connected to two ends of a battery, and warning modules connected to two ends of the battery. A receiving control circuit in the warning module, receives signals sent by the signal generation modules and judges whether the signals are received. A warning circuit sends a warning based on the signal output of the receiving control circuit. A signal output end of the signal generation modules is connected with a signal input end of the receiving control circuit whose signal output end is connected with a signal input end of the warning circuit.    USE - Battery anti-burglary alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm has large deterrent force, and ensures safety performance, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery anti-burglary alarm.
NOVELTY - The device has a high-thermal-conductivity cavity, semiconductor temperature-difference power generation modules, an upper micro water-cooling module, a clamping device, and a lower micro water-cooling module. The high-thermal-conductivity cavity is provided with a high-thermal-conductivity heat-absorbing block. The semiconductor temperature-difference power generation modules are arranged on upper and lower surfaces of the high-thermal-conductivity heat-absorbing block.    USE - Temperature-difference power generation energy-saving device for a vehicle exhaust tube.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids damage to vehicle engine, can be installed in a simple and easy manner, and has high power generation efficiency, safety, reliability, and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature-difference power generation energy-saving device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar cell modules serially connected with solar battery packages. A connector (130) is connected with the solar battery packages, and delivers electricity from the solar battery packages to a load side. A controller is formed in a solar cell module within the solar battery packages, and converts direct current (DC) power into alternating current (AC) power. The solar battery packages are connected to the connector.    USE - Plug in type solar energy generating apparatus for a moving body. Uses include but are not limited to military equipment, armament, warship, electric car and armored motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus replaces the damaged solar cell module, and operates the moving body continually, thus avoiding the need for high-capacity inverter, and saving manufacturing cost of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plug in type solar energy generating apparatus driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plug in type solar energy generating apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Connector (130)    Electric motor (140)    Fuel tank (170)    Engine (180)    Generator (190)
NOVELTY - The system has a spring whose elastic restoring force is transformed into spin energy. A spring electric power generator part (1000), a storage battery (700) and an overcharging sensor (2000) are in connection with the spring. A detection sensor (800) is utilized for sensing a releasing state of the spring, where electricity is provided for a predetermined time to a spring reel motor (900) that restricts a drive shaft. A controller (4000) is utilized to control the spring. The overcharging sensor senses an over charging state of the storage battery.    USE - Power generation control system for an electromobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation control system for an electromobile.    Storage battery (700)    Detection sensor (800)    Spring reel motor (900)    Spring electric power generator part (1000)    Overcharging sensor (2000)    Controller (4000)
NOVELTY - The structure has an outer rotor motor (1) connected with a hub (2) by a bolt (5). A sheet brake plate (3) is provided with a stopping opening (1-1-1) of an end cap (1-1) on an outer side of the outer rotor motor. The sheet brake plate is fixedly connected by another bolt (6). An axial extension section (1-2) of the outer rotor motor is connected to a shaft hole matched with a key of a hanger (4). A nut (7) is screwed with a thread section (1-2-1) of the extension section of the outer rotor motor arranged on an outer side of the hanger. The nut is supported against the hanger.    USE - Accumulator motor installation structure for driving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple structure and reduced production cost, and can avoid the variable-speed transmission mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an accumulator motor installation structure.    Outer rotor motor (1)    End cap (1-1)    Stopping opening (1-1-1)    Axial extension section (1-2)    Thread section (1-2-1)    Hub (2)    Sheet brake plate (3)    Hanger (4)    Bolts (5, 6)    Nut (7)
NOVELTY - The box has a battery storage cabin arranged in a battery inner box for storing a battery. The battery storage cabin is provided with a battery anti-skid block. An upper cover of a battery outer box is arranged on an upper part of an upper cover of the battery inner box. A lower cover of the battery outer box is arranged on a lower part of a lower cover of the battery inner box.    USE - Concave battery box for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The box can increase storing capacity of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a concave battery box.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body comprising a front wheel and a back wheel. A direct current motor is connected with the back wheel. A support is arranged at an upper part of the body and fixedly connected with the body. A photovoltaic battery board is formed as a flat panel structure that is fixedly connected with a top part of the support. The photovoltaic battery board is serially connected with a current stabilizer, a charge-discharge controller and the direct current motor. A storage battery is connected between a charge-discharge controller output end and the direct current motor in parallel.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a direct current voltage stabilizer (1) connected with a capacitor (C), a coil (L), a switch (K), a remained traditional assembly group (2) and external power input ends (a, b). The switch is connected with the remained traditional assembly group. The external power input ends are parallely connected with the switch and the remained traditional assembly group, respectively.    USE - Magnetic capacitive electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is environment-friendly and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a magnetic capacitive electric motor car.    External power input ends (a, b)    Capacitor (C)    Switch (K)    Coil (L)    Direct current voltage stabilizer (1)    Remained traditional assembly group (2)
NOVELTY - The unit has a roof rack equipped with a monocrystal solar battery component. A trunk is internally equipped with a solar accumulator, an inverter and a power socket. The solar battery component is connected to the solar accumulator by a lead, where the solar accumulator is connected to the inverter that is connected to the power socket.    USE - Solar vehicle power supply unit for supplying power to small-sized domestic electric appliance such as a coffee maker and a juicer.    ADVANTAGE - The monocrystal solar battery component can absorb solar energy for generating electric energy and the solar accumulator in the trunk can store electricity that is converted by the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar vehicle power supply unit.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing polymerization initiator solution e.g. ammonium sulfate, ferric chloride and ammonium cerium sulfate solution, and forming conductivity polymer pattern using the solution and conductive polymer monomer e.g. pyrrole, aniline and ethylenedioxythiophene. The solution is melted in water for inkjet printing. The solution is introduced into an evaporation polymerization reactor and is vaporized. The supporter is made of photo paper, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC) and polyimide (PI).    USE - Method for patterning conductivity polymer. Uses include but are not limited to a fuel cell, display, actuator, static electricity shielding field and electromagnetic wave shielding field.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the polymerization initiator solution with reduced number of steps and eliminates production of waste chemical materials during inkjet printing, thus patterning a set of tens micrometer size patterns of the conductivity polymer in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a polypyrrole pattern.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A platinum-ruthenium binuclear complex (I), is new.    USE - New platinum-ruthenium binuclear complex is used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst containing platinum-ruthenium binuclear complex has excellent activity. The fuel cell containing the electrode catalyst has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A platinum-ruthenium binuclear complex of formula: L'M'-bridge-ML (I), is new.    M,M=ruthenium and/or platinum;    L,L'=electrically neutral ligand, univalent anionic ligand, bidentate ligand or tridentate ligand;and    bridge=organic compound containing neutral monodentate ligand, bidentate ligand, tridentate ligand, univalent anionic ligand or neutral ligand, or univalent anion.
NOVELTY - A capacitor has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The negative electrode is capable of occluding lithium ion by chemical or electrochemical method. The positive electrode is obtained by filling a metal porous component with positive electrode active material containing activated charcoal as main component. The negative electrode is obtained by filling a metal porous component with negative electrode active material containing metal capable of occluding and discharging lithium, as main component.    USE - Capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor used as memory backup for electric equipment, and motor vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicles and fuel motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has improved durability and electrostatic capacitance, and is economically manufactured.
NOVELTY - The device (209) has a vacuum heat insulating material layer (105) with specific heat conductivity, which is formed inside a battery storage apparatus (201). The equation of change quantity of temperature of battery is calculated by relating coefficient and difference of temperature of battery and temperature near power supply device.    USE - Device for supplying power to battery used for starting engine of laden vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration in engine starting property is prevented efficiently, by controlling battery temperature change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of storage apparatus.    Vacuum heat insulation material layer (105)    Storage apparatus (201)    Outer shell (202)    Cutoff valve (204d)    Power supply device (209)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a flow volume regulator (107) that controls the flow volume of thermal medium passing through the heat radiator (106). A stop operation device (120) is provided for stopping the driving of fuel cell system by input operation of operator. A control unit controls the regulator, so that the amount of cooling of fuel cell (101) during the driving stop process of system by operator input operation is increased more than the amount of cooling of fuel cell in normal stop process.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance operation of the fuel cell system is performed rapidly, by increasing the amount of the cooling of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Heat radiator (106)    Flow volume regulator (107)    Stop operation device (120)
NOVELTY - The collector has a crystalline resin layer (3) that is formed with electrically conductive material (2) and crystalline resin (1a). The melting point of the crystalline resin is set to be 120 degrees C or more.    USE - Collector for bipolar secondary battery such as bipolar lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The formation of liquid junction between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer can be prevented easily and the weight of the collector can be reduced reliably. The gas shielding intensity can be improved and the increase of the resistance of the collector along the thickness direction can be improved while improving the battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) bipolar secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar-type electrode.    Resin (1a)    Electrically conductive material (2)    Crystalline resin layer (3)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode layer (13)    Negative electrode layer (14)    Bipolar-type electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The bus bar module (1) has the accommodating portion (12) that accommodates the terminals (7) connected to the bus bars (6) connected to the battery. An accommodating portion (14) accommodates the electric wires (8) connected to the terminals, where an accommodating portion (21) accommodates the connection portion of electric wire and terminal. The position of the bus bars is adjusted with respect to the electrodes of the battery by mutually changing the distance between the accommodating portions so as to fix the wires to each electrode within the tolerance zone.    USE - Bus bar module attached to battery assembly mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric wires are attached to each electrode of battery within the tolerance zone, the fluttering of the electric wire is prevented. Hence, the bus bar module can be attached effectively to the battery assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembly method of bus bar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of bus bar module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus bar module (1)    Bus bar (6)    Terminal (7)    Electric wire (8)    Accommodating portions (12,14,21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery controller (401) that accumulates the charging/discharging current of high voltage battery (2) detected using current sensor (104). The cooling operation of cooling fan (3) which cools the high voltage battery, is performed when the total integration value of charging/discharging current exceeds the preset setting value.    USE - Battery cooling control apparatus for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the cooling device is operated based on charring/discharging current of battery, the rise in temperature of battery can be suppressed and the operation of battery in overheating state can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery cooling control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (2)    Cooling fan (3)    Drive motor (101)    Current sensor (104)    Battery controller (401)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has battery case (20) comprising electrode structure (80) and electrolyte. An electrode terminal (10) is inserted into terminal extraction hole (26) formed in the case. An outer side bolt portion (40) is made of electroconductive material whose strength is higher than the strength of electroconductive material of current collection base (30). The current collection base is electrically connected to electrode structure in the inner side of the case. The outer side bolt portion is arranged to project from the current collection base to the outer side of the case.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle like car (from drawings). Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The outer side bolt portion is clamped tightly with the electrode terminal with appropriate torque. The slack of the bolt during vibration is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Electrode terminal (10)    Battery case (20)    Terminal extraction hole (26)    Current collection base (30)    Outer side bolt portion (40)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (25) performs the water content exchange between the cathode gas in an air supply path (22) and cathode off gas in an air exhaust passage (23). An exhaust passage (61) is provided in upstream side of an air pump of the air supply path. A flow control valve (611) controls flow volume of condensed water passed along the exhaust passage. A control unit performs the flow control of the flow control valve according to the requested preset humidity based on the driving state of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as motive power source of fuel cell vehicle and motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the humidification apparatus can be reduced. The utilization efficiency of the condensed water can be raised. The discharged condensed water can be recycled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air supply path (22)    Air exhaust passage (23)    Humidifier (25)    Condensed water exhaust passage (61)    Flow control valve (611)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group which is accommodated in the battery case (7). The lead-calcium-tin-barium system lead-based alloy substrate is provided with a positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3) isolated through the bag-like separator (4). A rib (8) protrudes in horizontal direction with respect to the lamination direction of electrode groups among the inner walls (71) and partition walls (72) of battery case, and is arranged in the height of 3 to 7 mm.    USE - Lead acid battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drop-off of active material is prevented by accommodating the positive electrode plate in bag-like separator. The short circuit of electrodes is prevented so that mechanical strength of battery is improved and long life of battery is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lead acid battery.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Bag-like separator (4)    Battery case (7)    Rib (8)    Inner wall (71)    Partition wall (72)
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell (1) has a modifier (2) that performs steam reforming to a modification catalyst such as nickel series catalyst using hydrocarbon fuel gas. A cell (3) has an electrolyte layer (3B) that are arranged between fuel electrode (3A) and an air electrode (3C) such that electric power is generated by supplying reformed gas and air along fuel electrode and air electrode of the cell respectively. Heat absorption amount distribution during steam reforming reaction of modifier coincides with emitted heat amount distribution of power generation of cell.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell for use as drive source of electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat absorption amount distribution during steam reforming reaction of modifier can coincide with emitted heat amount distribution of power generation of cell. Excess cooling of the fuel cell can be avoided so that the damage to fuel cell due to excess cooling can be prevented and reliability of the cell can be improved. Since the temperature distribution of the cell can be relieved so that the thermal stress acting with respect to the fuel cell can be reduced and service lifetime of the fuel cell can be extended. Reactivity of the fuel cell can be made uniform and reaction resistance of the fuel cell can be reduced. Performance and efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. Number of components of the fuel cell can be reduced so that the size reduction of the fuel cell can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show isometric and bottom views of the solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell (1)    Modifier (2)    Cell (3)    Fuel electrode (3A)    Electrolyte layer (3B)    Air electrode (3C)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has carrier generation layer (11) that generates electron and hole by light irradiation, negative electrode that collects electrons, positive electrode (13) that collects holes, and hole moving bed (15) that permits movement of hole. Negative electrode and carrier generation layer are connected via electron transfer layer (14), when negative electrode is buried in carrier generation layer. Positive electrode and carrier generation layer are connected via hole moving bed, when positive electrode is buried in carrier generation layer.    USE - Solar cell such as hot carrier solar cell for solar energy power generation system, motive power source of electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrodes are connected with carrier generation layer when respective electrode is buried in carrier generation layer, movement distance of carrier with respect to electrode can be reduced regardless of the thickness of the carrier generation layer which increases lifetime of the carrier and improves photoelectric conversion efficiency. Also, the power costs can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Carrier generation layer (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Electron transfer layer (14)    Hole moving bed (15)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a power line (4) for charging and/or discharging of battery cells. A detecting device (5) e.g. voltage sensor, detects a condition of the battery cell, and a transmission unit (7) transmit signals from the module to outside the module and from outside the module to the module. The signals are assigned to a determined battery cells by an identification code and transmission unit comprises less number battery cells at lines (8) for transmission of the signals, where the signals are transmitted by radio frequency identification technology.    USE - Lithium ion battery module for supplying electrical energy to an electrical machine of a hybrid drive device for a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The signals are assigned to the battery cells by the identification code, and transmission unit comprises less number battery cells at lines for transmission of the signals, thus optimizing charging and/or discharging of the battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling and/or regulating and/or monitoring of battery cell of a battery module    (2) hybrid drive device for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module with lines for transmission of signals for battery cells.    Lithium ion battery module (1)    Power line (4)    Detecting device (5)    Transmission unit (7)    Lines (8)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has two drive assemblies (2, 3), where one of the drive assemblies comprises an electric motor (4) and the other drive assembly comprises a gas turbine (5). The drive assemblies are connected with a drive strand of a motor vehicle. The electric motor is arranged at a wheel of the motor vehicle. The gas turbine is connected with a generator (6) by a gear, and an accumulator (7) is recharged by the generator. The gas turbine is permanently operated below an adjustable load condition of the accumulator and provided with a recuperator.    USE - Hybrid drive device i.e. serial hybrid drive device, for a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a parallel hybrid drive device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with the two drive assemblies, where one of the drive assemblies comprises the electric motor and the other drive assembly comprises the gas turbine, thus increasing efficiency of the device. The device is formed without a gear, thus reducing weight of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid drive device.    Hybrid drive device (1)    Drive assemblies (2, 3)    Electric motor (4)    Gas turbine (5)    Generator (6)    Accumulator (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a substrate (602, 608); an active material (604) disposed on the substrate; and current collector tabs (614) coupled to the substrate. The number and placement of tabs on the substrate are selected based upon characteristics of the active material and the composition of the substrate.    USE - Electrode for battery cell used in electronic products, e.g. cell phones, computers or tools for powering electric and hybrid-electric vehicles and mobile rocket launchers.    ADVANTAGE - Providing tabs spaced along the length of the anode substrate and the cathode substrate provides for the coupling of charges to/from the anode and the cathode more uniformly. Providing additional intermediate tabs further facilitates uniform charge coupling and transport to/from the cathode/anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode for battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an anode/cathode pair.    Cathode (600)    Substrate (602, 608)    Active material (604)    Anode (606)    Tabs (614)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains a positive electrode active material which is a mixture of large and small particle diameter-positive electrode active material particles; and a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising 1,3-dioxane, vinylene carbonate compound, and aromatic compound(s) from cycloalkylbenzene compound or compound having a quaternary carbon adjacent to a benzene ring.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic equipment, e.g. portable phone, portable personal computer or portable music player and as power source for hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high safety when overcharged, a large initial capacity and excellent charging-discharging cycle characteristics and generates only a small amount of a gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode; and a nonaqueous electrolyte having a nonaqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt. The positive electrode active material is a mixture of large particle diameter-positive electrode active material particles having a central particle diameter in a number average particle diameter distribution D50 of 15-30 mu m and small particle diameter-positive electrode active material particles having a central particle diameter in a number average particle diameter distribution D50 of 1-8 mu m. The particle size distribution has a peak having a relative particle of greater than or equal to 5% in each of a particle diameter of 15-30 mu m and a particle diameter of 1-8 mu m. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains 1,3-dioxane, vinylene carbonate compound, and aromatic compound(s) from cycloalkylbenzene compound or compound having a quaternary carbon adjacent to a benzene ring.
NOVELTY - The method involves automatically switching off an internal combustion engine (2) of a motor vehicle (1), and starting the internal combustion engine automatically after timeout is expired. The timeout is changed based on a characteristic value correlated with a capacity of a battery (3) for supplying power to an on-board electrical power system (4). The timeout is decreased or increased, when the capacity of the battery is low or high, respectively. The timeout is linearly reduced from a predetermined maximum to a predetermined minimum based on the characteristic value.    USE - Method for operating an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for changing the timeout for restarting the engine based on the specified characteristic value related to the capacity of the battery, so that the internal combustion engine is restarted earlier and power output of the battery is reduced during the timeout, thus decreasing the loading on the battery and improving the service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Battery (3)    On-board electrical power system (4)    Controller (5)
NOVELTY - Galvanic cell comprises two stacks of electrodes, each with a conductor that extends through a surrounding casing comprising two parts, one of which has a higher thermal conductivity than the other.    USE - Cells as above are useful in lithium ion batteries for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The casing part with high thermal conductivity reduces overheating, thereby minimizing irreversible chemical reactions and increasing the service life of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) battery comprising at least two galvanic cells as above arranges in parallel and a temperature control element in contact with at least one part of the casing of at least one cell;    (2) operating a battery as above, where the temperature of the temperature control element is selected as a function of the desired operating temperature of the cells;    (3) producing a galvanic cell as above by joining the parts of the casing together and bending at least one part to reduce its dimensions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a galvanic cell as above.    Conductors (3, 3a)    Casing (4)    Parts of casing (5a, 5b)    Joining region (6)    Heat transfer region (7)    Joining region. (12)
NOVELTY - A cutoff valve (21) is provided on a combustible-gas path and is blocked at the time of electric power generation stop of a fuel cell (1). The housing (11) accommodates the fuel cell, gas path and the cutoff valve. A ventilating fan (12) ventilates the inside of housing. A stopper stops the ventilation operation of the fan by manual operation of operator. A controller (10) performs ventilation operation until the ventilation operation of the ventilating fan is stopped by the stopper when the leak of combustible gas arises within the housing.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, for use in motor vehicle and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The controller performs ventilation operation of the ventilating fan until the ventilation operation is stopped by the stopper when the leak of combustible gas arises within the housing, hence the safety of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Controller (10)    Housing (11)    Ventilating fan (12)    Cutoff valve (21)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing an electricity conducting article (I) comprises: mixing dry powder comprising at least a thermosetting resin comprising at least two epoxide group, a powder of hardener compound of the resin and a powder of charge conductor of electricity; and thermocompression of the obtained powder mixture in a mold of adapted form having article and at a temperature for obtaining the crosslinking of the resin.    USE - (I) is useful as a bipolar plate fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, thermal stability and chemical stability. (I) has improved sealing property, and electrical conductivity.
NOVELTY - The selective heating method involves driving a generator (50) with the auxiliary internal combustion engine (42) of a genset during the operation of the genset. Electric power from the generator is selectively provided to operate an electric heater (66) to increase load on the auxiliary internal combustion engine during the driving of the generator with the engine.    USE - Selective heating method for exhaust from genset in auxiliary power system of vehicle system (claimed). Can also be used for stationary installation type genset for providing backup AC power.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates exhaust temperature and/or load control of genset even in light load operation or no-load operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a power generating apparatus; and    (2) a vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of auxiliary power system.    Auxiliary internal combustion engine (42)    Generator (50)    Linkage (52)    Vehicle accessory bus (56)    Electric heater (66)
NOVELTY - A battery system comprises battery holders (20) stacked in three levels to hold batteries in fixed positions and connecting bolts inserted in direction of battery holder, where connecting cylinders are established on perimeters of the battery holders. The connecting bolts are inserted through the connecting cylinders to hold battery holders in stacked configuration and form a battery block (2), where the connecting cylinders established on the perimeters of the battery holders are disposed locations on the perimeter of the battery block.    USE - Battery system used in power source apparatus for hybrid car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery system can tightly and reliably hold battery unit perimeters together without increasing battery unit outline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery system comprises battery holders stacked in three levels to hold batteries in fixed positions and connecting bolts inserted in direction of battery holder, where connecting cylinders are established on perimeters of the battery holders. The connecting bolts are inserted through the connecting cylinders to hold battery holders in stacked configuration and form a battery block, where the connecting cylinders established on the perimeters of the battery holders are disposed locations on the perimeter of the battery block. The connecting cylinders are disposed in straight-lines to form rows of partial-stack connecting cylinders on battery holders stacked in two levels. The connecting bolts are inserted through partial-stack connecting cylinders to hold the connecting cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique view of a battery system.    Battery block (2)    Main bolt (6)    Endplate (9)    Battery holder (20)    Cooling slit (25)
NOVELTY - Silicon oxide particles and carbon material are mixed to obtain conjugated particles. An acid and a monomeric material containing alcohol dehydrated by the acid are mixed and added to conjugated particles to obtain polymer of monomer material and conjugated particles. The obtained polymer is thermally decomposed by heating in inert atmosphere. The content of acid is 5 millimoles or more with respect to 1 mol of monomeric material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery for assembled battery used for vehicles (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel-cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the electrode active material has excellent performance, stability, and charging and discharging efficiency.
NOVELTY - An additive contains modified polysiloxane (A) formed by coupling nitrogen atom of onium salt with an organic group (a) having polymerizable unsaturated bond.    USE - Additive is used for electrolyte solution (claimed) used for secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer and hybrid vehicles, and electrode protective film of lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The additive effectively improves charging and discharging cycle characteristics of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte solution containing a nonaqueous solvent, an electrolyte and the additive.
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a proton exchanging film at middle of two pieces of epoxy resin boards, and utilizing an aluminum alloy with an electric heating bar. Vacuum pumping thin holes are formed on a pedestal. Catalyst is evenly sprayed on the proton exchanging film for baking the proton exchanging film at an anode side and a cathode side in a baking oven. A three-in-one film electrode is pressed with a diffusion layer on a hot presser at 130 degrees Celsius to assemble a frame for sealing and insulation functions.    USE - Method for preparing an electrode of a proton exchanging film fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be implemented for improving the utilization rate of the battery, thus reducing the usage amount of the catalyst, and hence reducing the electrode preparing cost.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a single cylindrical hydrogen-nickel storage battery into a sleeve i.e. thin-wall aluminum alloy cylinder. A combined rubber pouring sealed tool and the sleeve are assembled together into an integrated body assembly. Vulcanized silicon rubber material is poured in form of fluid into a rubber cup of a cup-shaped rubber storage sealing ring. The silicon rubber is slowly flown into a narrow gap between the storage battery and the sleeve. The assembly is placed at normal temperature and under normal pressure for 12 hours until solidifying the silicon rubber material.    USE - Method for pouring rubber material i.e. vulcanized silicon rubber material, in a hydrogen-nickel storage battery i.e. single cylindrical hydrogen-nickel storage battery (all claimed), of an air space vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method solves the problem of filling the rubber material in the narrow gap between the hydrogen-nickel storage battery and the sleeve. The method is simple to implement with low cost, even and compact rubber material filling effect and better consistency. The battery is simple and convenient to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydrogen-nickel storage battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a basal body provided with polymer of electrically conductive porosint, where a part of the polymer is distributed inside a part of a cellular material of the porosint. The polymer is distributed in the cellular material of the part of the basal body, where the polymer divides the basal body of the porosint into an upper level, lower level and a middle level. Content of the upper and lower levels of the polymer is lesser than 25 percentage of total weight of the polymer.    USE - Battery electrode for a vanadium redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode eliminates the contact resistance, reduces the internal resistance and improves the efficiency of the charging and discharging process of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a battery electrode    (2) a vanadium redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a clamping block comprising a groove and a screw hole, where the groove is provided with a clamping device, and the screw hole is provided with a screw rod. Elongated through holes are formed at side walls of a set of opposite frames of an external frame i.e. quadrangular frame. A set of opposite edges of two clamping plates are clamped tightly in the groove by the clamping device. Two ends of the screw rod of the screw hole are passed through the elongated through holes and fixed by a screw nut.    USE - Electrolyte film clamping device for preparing a fuel cell film electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents deformation of an electrolyte film while permeating a solution through the film, thus improving stability of the film, and hence enhancing reliability and production efficiency of the film electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of an electrolyte film clamping device.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrodes partitioned by a membrane. The positive electrolyte is held in a positive liquid storage tank. The positive electrolyte is provided with a vanadium-containing acidic solution. The positive liquid storage tank is connected with the positive electrode through a pipe to form a loop. The negative electrolyte is held in a negative liquid storage tank. The negative electrolyte is provided with a tin-containing acidic solution. The negative liquid storage tank is connected with the negative electrode through the pipe to form another loop.    USE - Flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves electromotive force, and the defect of low specific energy is avoided. The battery has simple manufacturing process and prolonged usage life, and is inexpensive. The positive electrolyte and the negative electrolyte are pumped into the battery when pushed by a liquid pump, thus ensuring continuous flow of the electrolyte between the liquid storage tanks and the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flow battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple single battery cores arranged in a case in a parallel manner. The single battery cores are connected to copper plates by connecting pieces, and are fixed by screws and caps. The single battery cores are fixedly connected to fixing blocks of silicon gel. A power managing module is connected to a charging module and a battery module through wires. The charging module is connected to the battery module, where the battery module is composed of multiple battery units in series connection.    USE - Power battery pack for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has simple structure, reliable and high performance, and convenient operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power battery pack.
NOVELTY - The battery has an outer shell and a lower shell mounted on two terminals of an upper shell and formed into an inner chamber in which a rack is arranged. The rack is connected with a lithium battery through a silicon gel block. An outer surface of the upper shell is provided with a radiating shell.    USE - Battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high efficiency, better performance, stable structure and better radiating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery.
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery pack part fixed on a metal shell at any position. Positioning blocks arranged at both sides of the battery pack part are fixed with the metal shell via screws. The battery pack part is provided with three modules that are serially connected, where each module comprises three unit batteries that are parallelly connected. The unit batteries are fixed by positioning clamp plates at both ends and brackets in center. The protective clamp plates are rectangle, triangle or quadrangle in shape.    USE - 36 volt nickel hydrogen battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The pack is small in size and light in weight, and has better charge and discharge performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a 36 volt nickel hydrogen battery pack.
NOVELTY - A carbon powder-supported catalyst is exposed to inert gas atmosphere. The carbon fiber-supported catalyst and hydrogen-ion conductive polymer electrolyte are added to a solvent containing 50 wt.% or more of lower alcohol to obtain ink. The concentration of lower alcohol in a solvent is 30 wt.% or less.    USE - Manufacture of ink used for forming catalyst layer of membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides ink. The membrane electrode assembly using ink has excellent output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A metal catalyst is supported on carbon powder, and carbon powder is heat-processed in high concentration carbon dioxide atmosphere to obtain metal catalyst-supported carbon powder.    USE - Manufacture of metal catalyst-supported carbon powder used for catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles and portable co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst-supported carbon powder is manufactured with improved catalyst activity using reduced amount of metal catalyst including platinum.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises complex oxide containing manganese and element Me which is samarium, yttrium, lanthanum, praseodymium, europium and dysprosium.    USE - A negative electrode active material for negative electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) such as lithium ion battery and polymer electrolyte secondary battery used as driving power supply in electronic devices such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital still camera, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has high capacity and high energy density, and is excellent in charge-and-discharge characteristic, cycling characteristics and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a negative electrode; and    (2) a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has an inverter (7) connected with a motor (8) and a storage battery (6). A control signal input end of a two-position two-way reversing valve (3) is connected with a control signal output end of an energy storing device controller (4). A voltage and current signal output end of the storage battery is connected with another control signal output end of the energy storing device controller. A control signal input end of an electromagnetic clutch (9) is connected with a third control signal output end of the energy storing device controller.    USE - Liquid-electric composite energy storing device for a hybrid power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the demand of high power density and high energy density on the energy storing device and the difficulty of instantaneous charging and discharging large current of the storage battery. The device has small volume, light weight, low manufacturing cost, mature technology and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid-electric composite energy storing device.    Two-position two-way reversing valve (3)    Energy storing device controller (4)    Storage battery (6)    Inverter (7)    Motor (8)    Electromagnetic clutch (9)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a front wheel (1), a back wheel (2) and a frame arranged between a front wheel and a back wheel. The frame is equipped with a storage battery (4), and the back wheel is equipped with an electric motor (3). The front wheel is equipped with a wheel type electric generator, and the front wheel is combined with an electric generator to form a whole body. The electric generator is provided with a stator ring, a rotor ring, a spoke and a wheel shaft.    USE - Servo charging electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can process servo charging in moving process of the electric bicycle, and the electric energy consumed by the storage battery can be reduced so that the electric bicycle can travel for longer distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a servo charging electric bicycle.    Front wheel (1)    Back wheel (2)    Electric motor (3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - The device has an inverter electrically connected with big and small electric motors (2, 1) , a motor controller, a battery processing system and storage battery. A motor processing system is separately provided with signal output ends of accelerator control, fire control and valve control which are separately connected with a motor circuit. The motor controller, a battery processing system and the motor processing system are separately connected with a controller for controlling the whole car. The motor and the small electric motor are separately provided with drivers (4, 3).    USE - Mixed motor output power balancing device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to operate, has high efficiency and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a mixed motor output power balancing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Small electric motor (1)    Big electric motor (2)    Drivers (3, 4)    Motor (5)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a compression bar, an upper lifting plate and a limiting plate, where an end of the compression bar is moveably connected with a vehicle body. The upper lifting cover is composed of an upper cover plate and a locating plate located below the upper cover plate. The limiting plate is composed of a side plate and a top plate. The compression bar is located between the side plate and the locating plate. An upper part of the compression bar is closely contacted with a top plate of the limiting plate.    USE - Compacting mechanism for a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be fastened in a better manner. The mechanism is convenient to install and detach the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a compacting mechanism.
NOVELTY - The lorry has an electric control system arranged on a frame, where the electric control system is electrically connected with an accumulator battery. A power system fixed below the frame comprises an electric motor supplied by the accumulator battery, where the power system drives wheels through a reduction box and a transmission shaft. A skip bucket tripping hydraulic unit fixed on the frame is placed on a lower part of a ship bucket back end. The skip bucket tripping hydraulic unit lifts a tripping skip bucket through a hydro cylinder.    USE - Electric self-discharging tip lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The lorry can satisfy actual usage demand without oiling fuel, and greatly improves operating amenity and operating environment of the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric self-discharging tip lorry.
NOVELTY - A fiber composite comprises 2-40 (preferably 2-5) layers of perfluoro crosslinking doped ion membrane as base body, crosslinking network structure layer(s), assisted proton transmitter layer(s), layer(s) having fibers used as a reinforcer, and layer(s) having high valence metal compound.    USE - A fiber composite.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber composite has high proton conductivity and stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fiber composite comprises 2-40 (preferably 2-5) layers of perfluoro crosslinking doped ion membrane as base body, layer(s) of crosslinking network structure of formulae (I)-(V), assisted proton transmitter layer(s), layer(s) having fibers used as a reinforcer, and layer(s) having high valence metal compound.    G1-G2=CF2 or O;    Rf=2-10C perfluoro alkyl or chlorine-containing perfluoro carbon chain;    R=methylene or perfluoro methylene;and    n=0-10.
NOVELTY - A microporous composite multilayer fluoro crosslinked ionic membrane comprises 2-40 (preferably 2-5) layers of fluoro ion exchange resin having EW value of 600-1300, layer(s) of chemically bonded crosslinked network structure, layer(s) of microporous membrane as an enhancer, and layer(s) of compound having high valence metal.    USE - A microporous composite multilayer fluoro crosslinked ionic membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high pyroconductivity, high size stability and good mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A microporous composite multilayer fluoro crosslinked ionic membrane comprises 2-40 (preferably 2-5) layers of fluoro ion exchange resin having EW value of 600-1300, layer(s) of chemically bonded crosslinked network structure of formulae (I)-(V), layer(s) of microporous membrane as an enhancer, and layer(s) of compound having high valence metal.    G1-G2=CF2 or O;    Rf=2-10C perfluoro alkyl;    R=methylene or perfluoro methylene;and    n=0-10.
NOVELTY - The machine has a drive diesel engine (18) connected to a driver (3) through a driver chain wheel. A driven chain wheel (12) is placed at center of a chain, and another driven chain wheel is linked to a dynamotor (21). The dynamotor is linked with a storage battery that is linked with a start side of a drive engine. A third driven chain wheel is placed at center of the chain, and a sub chain wheel is linked to a fertilizer broadcast unit. A folding leg (6) is placed at bottom of the machine and connected with a rolling wheel. A decelerate device is placed on the drive engine.    USE - Motorcycle type fertilizing and seeding machine for use in a small area.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can be flexibly operated among narrowly planted crops. The machine is simple in structure and easy to operate, and efficiently saves time and energy of a user. The machine has low production cost and high safety factor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a motorcycle type fertilizing and seeding machine.    Driver (3)    Folding leg (6)    Driven chain wheel (12)    Drive diesel engine (18)    Dynamotor (21)
NOVELTY - The device has a button (4) installed on a stopper (3) of a bike (1). A headlight (5) is installed on vertical axes (6) of the bike. A battery box is installed on a tripod (7) of the bike. The button, the headlight and a battery box (8) are connected by a connecting line (2). The battery (9) is installed in the battery box.    USE - Illuminative device for bike.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure. The device can be easily operated and installed on the bike in convenient way, thus satisfying illuminative demand for riding at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an illuminative device.    Bike (1)    Connecting line (2)    Stopper (3)    Button (4)    Headlight (5)    Vertical axes (6)    Tripod (7)    Battery box (8)    Battery (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an on board sensor (40) for outputting a getting off signal to a vehicle. An electronic unit (20) receives a remote control signal transmitted from a remote control terminal (30) that is supplied with power of a battery (50). A controller (10) transmits a long-term parking signal of the electronic unit during long time parking of the vehicle. The controller transforms the normal mode of the electronic control unit into the sleep mode when the getting off signal is input from the sensor, and controls a system of the vehicle.    USE - Battery discharge delay apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus delays the discharge time of a car battery, and blocks the power supplied to the electrical equipments of the vehicle when the vehicle is kept in a start mode for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery discharge delay method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery discharge delay apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controller (10)    Electronic unit (20)    Remote control terminal (30)    On board sensor (40)    Battery (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has an inhalation hole (130) for inhaling indoor air of a vehicle, and another inhalation hole (140) for inhaling outdoor air of the vehicle. A rotary valve (150) controls opening and closing processes of the holes. Cool air is selectively inhaled through the holes, where the latter hole is formed at a bottom part of the vehicle. A heating element is positioned in the latter hole, and inhales hot air. A controller controls opening and closing processes of the valve according to a temperature value detected by a temperature sensor that is provided in the holes.    USE - Structure for cooling and heating an automotive electric part of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves operational performance of the automotive electric part, improves service life of the automotive electric part, and reduces operation of a cooling fan for reducing power consumption. The structure controls temperature using a battery, improves battery life and cooling performance, and enhances battery performance. The structure is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an automotive electric part cooling and heating structure.    Inhalation holes (130, 140)    Rotary valve (150)    Cooling fan (180)    Exhaust duct (190)    Battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - The system has an alternator (100) for generating electric energy, and a regulator (200) for controlling the energy generated by the alternator according to target voltage. An electronic control unit (300) predicts an electrical load from a duty factor of the alternator and a revolutions per minute (RPM) signal of an engine (400), and sets the target voltage from the predicted electrical load.    USE - Power generation control system for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The controller predicts the electrical load from the duty factor of the alternator and the revolutions per minute (RPM) signal of the engine, and sets the target voltage from the predicted electrical load, thus avoiding utilization of a separate sensor, and hence reducing the cost pf the control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation control system.    Alternator (100)    Regulator (200)    Electronic control unit (300)    Engine (400)    Battery (500)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system (18) supplies hydrogen gas to a hydrogen tank (20) through hydrogen gas filling paths (22,54). The shut-off valves (32,52,53) suppress or allow flow of liquid hydrogen into hydrogen gas filling path or hydrogen tank. A control unit (38) outputs drive signal for opening and closing the shut-off valves while filling the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen tank through the hydrogen gas filling path.    USE - System for filling hydrogen in hydrogen tank of moving body (claimed) e.g. vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is filled in the hydrogen tank at high speed. The temperature rise of the hydrogen tank is suppressed by the simple structure of the hydrogen tank. The time required for refueling the vehicle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen filling method; and    (2) moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen supply system (18)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Hydrogen gas filling paths (22,54)    Shut-off valves (32,52,53)    Control unit (38)
NOVELTY - The system has an oxygen gas supplying pipeline (19) and oxidation off-gas emission piping (27) which are connected while the hydrogen gas supply piping (16) and hydrogen off-gas emission piping (29) are connection to fuel cell (10). A gas supply structure (22) is provided for supplying the gas to hydrogen gas supply piping and oxygen gas supply piping using the pressure of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. A hydrogen gas cylinder is provided in the upstream of hydrogen gas supply piping.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy required for supply of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas is reduced such that power consumption is reduced. The number of components is reduced so that space saving effect is achieved with simple manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen gas supply piping (16)    Oxygen gas supplying pipeline (19)    Gas supply structure (22)    Oxidation off-gas emission piping (27)    Hydrogen off-gas emission piping (29)
NOVELTY - The battery has an active material layer formed on surface of collector. An exposed portion of collector is exposed from active material layer is electrically connected to a case through a lead (16) of negative terminal. A center portion (16a) of the lead is formed with respect to collector, in which the resistance of lead is less than that of in end portions (16b,16c) of lead which are in contact with exposed portion and with case respectively.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, vacuum cleaner and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of battery can be ensured effectively when the external short circuit is generated in battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views showing the expansion state of center portion of lead of negative electrode.    Lead (16)    Center portion of lead (16a)    End portions of lead (16b,16c)    Broad region (17)    Center portion of broad region (17a)
NOVELTY - A stationary-side cover (3) is fixed to a fuse unit (30) by a stationary-side lock (6). A cover main structure (2) has a movable-side cover portion that is provided in the stationary-side cover through a hinge portion (4). The movable-side cover portion is moved between a closed position in which the fuse unit is covered, and opened position in which the fuse unit is exposed. The movable-side cover portion is maintained in a locked position by a movable side locking structure (10).    USE - Protective cover for fuse units mounted on battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the movable-side cover portion is maintained in a locked position by the movable side locking structure, the shakiness of the movable-side cover can be prevented effectively, and the generation of the noise can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the protective cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cover main structure (2)    Stationary-side cover (3)    Hinge portion (4)    Stationary-side cover (6)    Movable side locking structure (10)    Fuse unit (30)
NOVELTY - The refrigerant recovery apparatus (1) has a connection connector (10) that is connected with upper end of the storage tank (32) storing refrigerant through a hose (31). A leading-out connector (40) is connected to the connection connector and provided with a leading-out valve. The leading-out valve is opened at the time of connecting leading-out connector and connection connector so that the refrigerant is recovered and stored in the storage tank at the time of opening leading-out valve.    USE - Refrigerant recovery apparatus for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Refrigerant can be recovered and stored in storage tank at the time of connecting leading-out connector and connection connector. Flowing out of refrigerant can be avoided and stain in operators hand during refrigerant recovery process can be avoided. Refrigerant recovery process can be performed effectively without changing electricity conductivity and ethylene glycol concentration. Recovered refrigerant can be recycled and electrical conductivity of the refrigerant during recovery process can be maintained. The necessity of providing additional connector in the refrigerant circuit can be eliminated so that the structure of the refrigerant recovery apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the refrigerant recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerant recovery apparatus (1)    Connection connector (10)    Hose (31)    Storage tank (32)    Leading-out connector (40)
NOVELTY - An ejector (8) adjusts supply pressure of hydrogen gas to anode pole (2b) based on pneumatic pressure of cathode pole (2c). A control unit (20) stops idle driving of fuel cell (2) if electric power generation amount of fuel cell is less than preset value. The control unit prohibits idle shutdown of fuel cell if gauge pressure of anode pole is more than preset value. The control unit reduces hydrogen gas supply pressure of anode pole by closing cutoff valve (6) and continues electric power generation of fuel cell if idle shutdown of fuel cell is prohibited.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas supply pressure of anode pole is reduced by closing cutoff valve and the electric power generation of fuel cell is continued if idle shutdown of fuel cell is prohibited such that the efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved and the fuel consumption of the fuel cell vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode pole (2b)    Cathode pole (2c)    Cutoff valve (6)    Ejector (8)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating electrolyte and electrode structure (14) between separators (16,18) in each unit cell (12) of fuel cell (10). The relative position of electrolyte and electrode structure with respect to the separators is confirmed by visual recognition of marker (76a) provided in the electrolyte and electrode structure through a through-hole (42a) of separator.    USE - Method for assembling fuel cell (claimed) e.g. internal manifold type fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly state of the unit cell can be detected easily and reliably while ensuring improved assembly property of the fuel cell by simple process. Hence the defective unit cell after the lamination can be detected automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Unit cell (12)    Electrolyte and electrode structure (14)    Separators (16,18)    Through-hole (42a)    Marker (76a)
NOVELTY - Metal nanocluster composite conductive catalytic material (I), comprises metal nanoclusters on a carbon substrate within a porous zeolitic material, where the metal nanoclusters have a size distribution of 0.6-10 nm, and (I) has a composition of 1-30 wt.% of metal, 3-25 wt.% of carbon, 22-45 wt.% of silicon dioxide (SiO2), 2-22 wt% of alumina (Al2O3), 0-13 wt.% of sodium peroxide (Na2O), and water (balance).    USE - (I) is useful as a conductive catalyst in electro-oxidation of hydrogen and electro-reduction of oxygen in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I): is a stable and highly conductive material; avoids particle sintering and maintains high electronic conductivity, hence reduces the demand for high loading of platinum or other metals; and has no or only trace amounts of sodium.
NOVELTY - The component (11) has a body comprising a pair of sides opposite to each other. An upper connecting terminal protruding from one of the sides of the body is connected to a voltage-detection component of an adjacent higher-ordered battery block of a battery pack i.e. high-voltage battery (BH). A lower connecting terminal protruding from another side of the body is connected to a voltage-detection component of an adjacent lower-ordered battery block of the battery pack. A cell-connecting terminal protrudes from one of the sides of the body.    USE - Voltage detection component for a battery block of a battery pack in a substrate (claimed) in a voltage detection system in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection components are connected in series via short connection lines, thus improving the reliability of communication, preventing deterioration of functionality and performance while reducing the size of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate comprising a set of voltage-detection components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a voltage detection system incorporating voltage-detection components.    High-voltage battery (BH)    Control circuit (10)    Voltage detection component (11)    Isolating device (25)    Wakeup signal transfer circuit (26)
NOVELTY - A sulfide type solid electrolyte material has lithium antimony sulfide structure. The electrolyte material has composition containing lithium sulfide and antimony sulfide, and further contains sulfide of boron, phosphorus, silicon, aluminum or germanium.    USE - Sulfide type solid electrolyte material for lithium cell (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material has reduced hydrogen sulfide generation amount even when contacted with water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of sulfide type solid electrolyte material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric power generation element of lithium cell.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation element of lithium cell (10)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (7) which is generated by chemical reaction of compressed air (1) from compressor (2), and battery fuel (6). A combustor (10) provides combustion gas (11) for driving gas turbine (12). A steam generator (23) compresses waste gas discharged from turbine, to generate steam. A water collection apparatus (25) collects water from turbine waste gas, and condensed water supply system (31) supplies water to steam generator. A steam supply system (32) supplies generated steam to the turbine which drives generator.    USE - Hybrid electric power generation system with gas turbine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since steam generated by compressing waste gas discharged from turbine, is used as working medium of turbine that drives generator, the power generation efficiency of the hybrid electric power generation system can be improved. The water collected from turbine waste gas is supplied to steam generator, such that the need for external water supply can be eliminated, and the water supply cost can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid electric power generation system.    Compressed air (1)    Compressor (2)    Battery fuel (6)    Fuel cell (7)    Combustor (10)    Combustion gas (11)    Gas turbine (12)    Steam generator (23)    Water collection apparatus (25)    Condensed water supply system (31)    Steam supply system (32)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode consists of conductive layer laminated on surface of positive electrode collector, and active material layer laminated on conductive layer. The conductive layer contains water-insoluble polymer as binder, and electroconductive material. The active material layer contains aqueous polymer soluble or dispersible in water, positive electrode active material and electroconductive material. Average particle diameter of electroconductive material in conductive layer is smaller than that of electroconductive material in active material layer.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium secondary battery used in vehicles (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Can also be used as power supply of personal computers and other electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has excellent delamination resistance, and provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode consists of conductive layer laminated on surface of positive electrode collector, and active material layer laminated on conductive layer. The conductive layer contains water-insoluble polymer having solubility with respect to organic solvent as binder, and electroconductive material. The active material layer contains aqueous polymer soluble or dispersible in water, positive electrode active material and electroconductive material. Average particle diameter of electroconductive material in conductive layer is smaller than that of electroconductive material in active material layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the external shape of the lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover material (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has solar power generating units (3a) arranged at back side of front plate (2) in arraying direction at specified pitch (P). A reflection plate (5) constitutes ridges protruding to front and grooves sunken down at back at a period which is a half of pitch. The positions of center lines (A,B) in arraying direction of generating units and between neighboring generating units are matched to positions of ridges in arraying directions. A rounded portion (5a) formed at ridge has radius (R1) greater than 0.05 mm and lesser than 1/5 of pitch.    USE - Solar cell module mounted in motor vehicle, residence.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple scattering of the sunlight can be avoided and the shining of sunlight in striped form can be avoided so that external appearance residence or a motor vehicle which mounts the solar cell module can be improved. The solar cell can reflect sunlight more appropriately, and the loss of light can be prevented, a condensing multiplying-factor and condensing performance are improved and the ratio of the area which the generation unit is reduced, and cost can be reduced. Hence electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front plate (2)    Solar power generating units (3a)    Reflection plate (5)    Rounded portion (5a)    Center lines (A,B)    Pitch between solar power generating units (P)    Radius of rounded portion (R1)
NOVELTY - An iron-sulfide-lithium complex is obtained by heat-processing a raw material consisting of a sulfur-containing compound, an iron-containing compound, and a lithium-containing compound by electric-sintering method in a non-oxidizing atmosphere which does not contain moisture content.    USE - Manufacture of iron-sulfide-lithium complex for use in positive-electrode active materials of lithium secondary batteries (both claimed) used in portable electronic devices and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy, quick and efficient manufacture of iron-sulfide-lithium complex. The complex provides positive-electrode active materials in which structural change by occlusion and desorption of lithium is suppressed during charging/discharging. The complex provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent cycle characteristics and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An iron-sulfide-lithium complex containing 50 mol% or more of Li3Fe2S4 and/or Li2.33Fe0.67S2, is obtained by heat-processing a raw material consisting of a sulfur-containing compound, an iron-containing compound, and a lithium-containing compound by electric-sintering method in a non-oxidizing atmosphere which does not contain moisture content.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly comprising an electrolytic membrane by which an electrode layer (200) is laminated, and a separator having a flow path (a) and a flow path (b) which are arranged alternately and in which a reactive gas flows to the membrane electrode assembly. The center portion is occluded in the flow path (a). The both ends are occluded in the flow path (b).    USE - Fuel cell is used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation characteristics in dry environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Cell (12)    Anode separator (100)    Electrode layer (200)    Cathode separator (300)
NOVELTY - The system has three units of quadrupole magnet rotor (1) and quadrupole iron core rotor (2) mounted on a frame whose output terminals are connected with input terminal of transformer (5) through a three-phase electric wire. A three-phase inverter (4) is connected to output terminal of quadrupole magnet rotor and the rotors are rotated simultaneously by providing power supply. The output terminal of the transformer is connected to an output inverter (6) connected to a safe breaker (19).    USE - Electric power generation system such as wind powered electric generation system, solar electric power generation system for air conditioner and fuel cell electric generation system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation can be increased and independent power production can be utilized by three phase inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of electric power generation system.    Quadrupole magnet rotor (1)    Quadrupole iron core rotor (2)    Three-phase inverter (4)    Transformer (5)    Output inverter (6)    Safe breaker (19)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a reversible pump/motor (74) in fluid communication with a reservoir (66) and selectively coupled to an output shaft (34) of an internal combustion engine (18), and another reversible pump/motor (78) selectively coupled to an output shaft of a transmission. An accumulator (70) containing working fluid and gas is in fluid communication with one of the pump/motors to deliver pressurized working fluid to one of the pump/motors when operating as a motor, and to receive pressurized working fluid discharged by one of the reversible pump/motors when operating as a pump.    USE - Energy storage system for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides optimized flow rate of the pressurized working fluid by the combination of the reversible pump/motors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of an energy storage system for a hybrid vehicle.    Energy storage system (10)    Internal combustion engine (18)    Output shaft (34)    Reservoir (66)    Accumulator (70)    Reversible pump/motors (74, 78)
NOVELTY - The system i.e. dual electric motor drive system (600), has assist electric motors (605, 607) coupled to wheels of vehicle axles (601, 603). Primary and secondary inverters are electrically connected to the electric motors. Primary and secondary power control modules are electrically connected to the inverters. An electrical energy storage system is electrically connected to the inverters via the control modules. A central power control module (609) is coupled to the primary and secondary power control modules and provides control signals to the primary and secondary power control modules.    USE - Drive system i.e. dual electric motor drive system, for use in an electric vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for driving a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively utilizes dual drive approach and maintains maximum amount of assist torque at a constant value throughout the motor speed such that torque fall-off at high speed can be compensated, and high speed capability, performance and hill climbing ability of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a dual electric motor drive system.    Dual electric motor drive system (600)    Vehicle axles (601, 603)    Assist electric motors (605, 607)    Transmission or differential elements (606, 608)    Central power control module (609)
NOVELTY - The propulsion system has an electric motor, an energy storage unit, APUs (10), and a controller. The energy storage unit supplies a primary power to the electric motor. The APUs supply a secondary power to at least one of the electric motor and the energy storage unit. The controller receives a power command from at least one of the electric motor and the energy storage unit. The controller determines an amount of secondary power needed to meet the power command. The controller selectively activates a number of the APUs to generate the needed amount of secondary power.    USE - Propulsion system for modular auxiliary power assembly (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides APUs having high efficiency, high reliability, low complexity, and small volume, which are capable of efficiently supplying auxiliary power to electric motor an can be operated in a fashion that optimizes efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for supplying auxiliary power to vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of a free-piston internal combustion engine (FPE).    APUs (10)    FPE (14)    Generator unit (16)    Piston (18)    Spring (20)
NOVELTY - The O-rings (4A,4B) surround the openings of outflow ports (21A,21B) in valve chamber (33) respectively. The O-rings are press-contacted with the top plate (21) of valve chamber through a channel plate (3). The top plate is perpendicularly viewed, while the center of the O-ring adjoins to the side wall of side wall pair (33A,33B). The O-ring (4B) is arranged coaxially with inflow port (21B) of top plate, such that the O-ring deviates from central line between the side wall pairs.    USE - Valve apparatus of fuel cell system for portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The scattering of fluid can be prevented by suppressing the bending of chamber top plate, while maintaining the sealing performance of O-rings. The volume reduction of the valve chamber can be relieved and the increase in the pressure loss of fluid can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view of the valve apparatus, and top views of piezoelectric valve of valve apparatus.    Channel plate (3)    O-rings (4A,4B)    Top plate (21)    Outflow ports (21A,21B)    Valve chamber (33)    Side wall pairs (33A,33B)
NOVELTY - The electronic device (100) includes a control unit (104) that outputs a control signal so that the power supply selector (103) selects the battery power supply when the selective state of the ignition switch (112) is detected to be changed from ON to START when the electronic device is started. The power supply is supplied to the electronic device. A detector (102) detects the selective state of the switch.    USE - Vehicle mounted electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids a restarting process of the vehicle equipment even in case where an engine is started immediately after an engine stall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power supply control method;    (2) a power supply control program; and    (3) a recording medium    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the functional structure of the vehicle-mounted electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic device (100)    Detector (102)    Power supply selector (103)    Control unit (104)    Ignition switch (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (17) has rolling bearing (18) for supporting the rotating shaft (10), and inner ring (28) whose internal diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the rotating shaft. The inner ring (31) is inserted into gap between inner ring (28) and rotating shaft by the spring force during stop state of shaft, or when shaft is rotated at speed lower than preset speed. A slide adjustment portion (41) is provided to slide the inner ring in extracting direction, to extract the inner ring from the gap during high speed rotation of shaft so that the internal contact of ring is canceled.    USE - Bearing apparatus of compressor (claimed) for fuel cell in fuel cell apparatus installed in fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in rotational torque at the time of high speed operation, by the rolling bearing is prevented, and abrasion of rolling bearing is suppressed. Compression efficiency of compressor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compressor for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the bearing apparatus of compressor for fuel cell.    Rotating shaft (10)    Bearing apparatus (17)    Rolling bearing (18)    Inner rings (28,31)    Slide adjustment portion (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a turbine inlet ports (21,31) that are arranged to introduce the exhaust gas to the turbines (20,30). The rotor blades (24,34) are standingly arranged at the turbine rotors (23,33). The turbine and turbine inlet port are rotated in same direction, so that the exhaust gas is biased towards the blade of the turbine.    USE - Exhaust gas turbine electric power generating apparatus mounted in six-cylinder engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the thrust force in the device direction of the turbine shaft can be prevented effectively without using any special structure. The efficiency of the exhaust gas turbine electric power generating apparatus can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the exhaust gas turbine electric power generating apparatus.    Exhaust gas turbine electric power generating apparatus (10)    Turbines (20,30)    Turbine inlet ports (21,31)    Turbine rotors (23,33)    Rotor blades (24,34)
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has heating-resistor (22) positioned in flow path of to-be-tested fluid, and temperature sensors (24,26) positioned in vicinity of the heating resistor. A microprocessor (52) has drive control unit (62) that is connected to the heating-resistor through drive circuit (54) for supplying electricity to resistor at specific time so that temperature difference between the sensors is detected. A process unit (64) calculates voltage (Vs) as output of sensor, based on amplitude of temperature difference output (Vb) obtained as alternating current (AC) signal.    USE - Heat type flow volume sensor integrated in fuel cell system for small electronic device such as notebook computer, for detecting flow volume of to-be-tested fluid such as methanol. Can also be used for detecting flow volume of water, hydrogen and air.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume detection of the to-be-tested fluid can be performed with high precision using a heating-resistor and resistance temperature sensors. The power consumption of the heat type flow volume sensor can be reduced, the flow volume detection process can be performed continuously, and the cost reduction of the sensor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat type flow volume sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat flow type volume sensor (10)    Heating-resistor (22)    Resistance temperature sensors (24,26)    Microprocessor (52)    Heating-resistor drive circuit (54)    Drive control unit (62)    Detection process unit (64)    Temperature difference output (Vb)    Voltage (Vs)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining and utilizing load current of an electric motor (12). A temporally variable maximum allowable temperature margin for a battery (14) is calculated using a preset function, which is based on the determined load current. A maximum value, which corresponds to a preset static temperature margin, is received by the function when the load current is dropped out. The calculated temperature margin is compared with a current measured temperature of the battery. Thermal overloading of the battery is avoided based on the comparison result.    USE - Method for detecting an overload situation in a battery-operated device i.e. power tool. Can also be used for an electrical garden tool and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits detection of the overload situation in the battery-operated device in a quick manner, thus avoiding damage of the battery-operated device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a monitoring device for a battery-operated device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power tool with a monitoring device.    Power tool (10)    Electric motor (12)    Battery (14)    Operational element (16)    Current measurement device (20)
NOVELTY - The cell has current deflectors (3, 3a) connected with an electrode stack. A casing (4) partially surrounds the electrode stack. The current deflectors partially extend from the casing. The casing comprises thin-walled designed mold parts (5a, 5b), where one of the mold parts has an increased heat conductivity than the other mold parts. The mold parts partially surround the electrode stack. The form parts have a recess for holding the electrode stack. The mold part (5a) is designed as a metal plate, and the other mold part (5b) is designed as a composite plastic foil.    USE - Prismatic or cylindrical shaped galvanic cell for use in a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium-ion-battery, which is utilized for supplying power to a motor vehicle-drive.    ADVANTAGE - The casing comprises mold parts that surround the electrode stack, and one of the mold parts has increased heat conductivity than the other mold part, thus reducing the irreversible chemical reactions by the limitation of the operating temperature of the galvanic cell, and obtaining charging capacitance of the galvanic cell at high number of loading cycles. The thin-walled designed mold parts reduce the weight and space required for the galvanic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a battery    (2) a method for manufacturing the galvanic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a galvanic cell.    Current deflectors (3, 3a)    Casing (4)    Mold parts (5a, 5b)    Connection area (6)
NOVELTY - The structural unit has electrolytic membrane (1) that is projected to the side of gasket (8), and embedded in the gasket rather than the gas diffusion layer (4) of cathode side, and gas diffusion layer (4') of anode side. The projection length of the portion (1a) suspended to the side of electrolytic membrane is shorter than the thickness of the gas diffusion layers.    USE - Structural unit of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell system installed in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Since projection length of the portion suspended to the side of electrolytic membrane is shorter than the thickness of the gas diffusion layers, the edge portion is not arranged facing the end surface of the gasket, and formation of leakage path is suppressed even when portion of electrolytic membrane is lifted in upward direction by resin pressure. Highly durable fuel cell can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross sectional view explaining the state before stacking the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Portion of electrolytic membrane (1a)    Gas diffusion layer of cathode side (4)    Gas diffusion layer of anode side (4')    Gasket (8)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing electrode group and negative electrode wound through a porous insulating layer. The positive electrode has positive mix layer (4B) formed on positive electrode collector (4A). The positive electrode has stretching elongation rate of 3% or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has groove portion(s) (10) formed on the surface of positive mix layer extended in the winding direction and intersecting direction of the electrode group.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for electric tools and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics, safety, and suppressed generation of buckling of electrode group accompanying swelling and contraction of negative electrode active material during charging-discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing electrode group and negative electrode wound through a porous insulating layer. The positive electrode has positive mix layer formed on positive electrode collector. The negative electrode has negative mix layer formed on negative electrode collector. The positive electrode has stretching elongation rate of 3% or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has groove portion(s) formed on the surface of positive mix layer extended in the winding direction and intersecting direction of the electrode group. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of positive electrode of electrode group.    Positive electrode collector (4A)    Positive mix layer (4B)    Groove portion (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a positive mix slurry containing positive electrode active material on a positive electrode collector (4A) so as to form positive mix layer (4B). The positive mix layer is dried so as to form positive electrode (4). The positive electrode is heated at temperature that is lower than decomposition temperature of binder contained in the positive mix layer, after rolling the positive electrode. The elongation rate of the positive electrode is 3% or more.    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in vehicle, electric tool, and for high capacity power supply for backup.    ADVANTAGE - Since the elongation rate of the positive electrode is increased, the damage caused due to expansion and contraction of negative electrode is prevented. Hence life time of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved. Since the binder capacity of positive mix layer and positive electrode is increased, the peeling of positive mix layer from positive electrode collector is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode group.    Positive electrode (4)    Positive electrode collector (4A)    Positive mix layer (4B)    Negative electrode (5)    Negative electrode collector (5A)
NOVELTY - A mixture of graphite and carbon precursor is baked, to manufacture negative electrode active material. The carbon precursor has differential thermogravimetric (DTG) value of 5-50% based on thermogravimetric measurement.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, electronic book player, copier, printer, mini disk, calculator, portable tape recorder, game machine, timepiece and television.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having negative electrode containing active material exhibits high output characteristics and excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode active material, which is the composite carbon material comprising graphite and carbonaceous substance;    (2) negative electrode, which comprises negative electrode active material; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a positive electrode which discharges or occludes lithium ion, a negative electrode and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cooling water circulation pump (54) that supplies cooling water to a fuel cell (2) and a temperature sensor (T) measures temperature of the cooling water in the flow path (53). A control unit (6) drives the pump after elapse of preset time with respect to electric power generation halt condition and stops the pump, when the temperature of the cooling water reaches predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, vessel and aircraft and for electric power generation system used in residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the circulation pump is stopped when the temperature of the cooling water reaches predetermined value, the temperature of the fuel cell can be maintained appropriately even in electric power generation halt condition and circulation of cooling water can be minimized. Hence, operational efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (6)    Flow path (53)    Cooling water circulation pump (54)    Temperature sensor (T)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst is supported to a conductor, and the supported catalyst is subjected to specification process. A catalyst layer containing specified supported catalyst is laminated to an electrolytic membrane to obtain a membrane-electrode assembly. The specification process specifies the supported catalyst based on elution amount of transition metal during immersion of supported catalyst in an acidic solution, and the peak angle of the diffraction pattern obtained by carrying out X-ray diffraction measurement to the electrode catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly having stable power generation characteristics. The supported catalyst in the membrane-electrode assembly has high robustness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode catalyst containing an alloy of platinum and transition metal other than platinum is supported to a conductor, and the supported catalyst is subjected to specification process. A catalyst layer containing specified supported catalyst is laminated to an electrolytic membrane to obtain a membrane-electrode assembly. The specification process specifies the supported catalyst based on elution amount of transition metal during immersion of supported catalyst in an acidic solution, and the peak angle of the diffraction pattern obtained by carrying out X-ray diffraction measurement to the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has a collector and an active-material layer having porosity of 5-65%. The active-material layer has neck between mutually coupled primary particles having particle size of 0.01-0.5 mu m.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having favorable charging and discharging characteristics and high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A composite plating film containing metal (MA) and alkali metal, is formed on a base material using plating liquid. Occlusion and discharge of lithium ion are reversibly possible in composite plating film. The plating liquid contains a plating component and an organic solvent. Then, alkali metal contained in the composite plating film is removed by washing with water. Thus, manufacture of metal porous component is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of metal porous component used as active material for electrode for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the manufacture of porous component easily. The battery containing the porous component as active material has excellent charge-and-discharge capacitance.
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. lithium-ion-storage cell (100), has an active part discharging stored electrical energy outwards. A casing is made of laminate foil material, and covers the active part. Current deflectors (4, 6) are protruded from the casing parallel to a level of both laminar sides in opposite directions of two narrow sides that lie opposite to each other. Expansion of the current deflectors along the narrow sides is larger than half of the length of the narrow sides. The casing comprises isolation layers made of plastic and a conductor layer made of aluminum-alloy.    USE - Electrical energy-storage cell i.e. galvanic secondary cell (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion-storage cell, for use in a lithium-ion-secondary battery for storage of electrical energy in a vehicle. Can also be used in a primary-battery or accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is designed such that the current discharge at opposite lying edges of the cells is achieved in a stable manner for long time. The current deflector possesses sufficient retaining forces to hold the cells at a preset position and location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a memory cell.    Base body (2)    Current deflectors (4, 6)    Rivets (16a-16d)    Isolator plates (20a, 20b)    Passage holes (30, 31)    Lithium-ion-storage cell (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing for accommodating electrical elements (1) and exchanging heat with inert liquid that is vaporized in the housing and condensed at a cooler (4). Intermediate space (3) between the electrical elements contains inert fluid, a granular bulk material and a lattice like structure e.g. synthetic weave, to minimize required amount of inert liquid. The bulk material has a particle size of 0.5 to 5 mm, and comprises glass or plastic beads. The housing comprises a cover and a pot, where the cover cooperates with the cooler.    USE - Cooling device for electrical element e.g. battery, storage battery and cell, in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate space between the electrical elements contain inert fluid, granular bulk material and the lattice like structure e.g. synthetic weave, to minimize required amount of inert liquid, thus manufacturing the cooling device in a cost effective manner with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling device without a housing.    Electrical element (1)    Intermediate space (3)    Cooler (4)    Inlet (20)    Cooling coil (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (3) has a body-sided arranged battery holder (1) comprising fastening units (1.1-1.3) and provided for fastening a vehicle battery (2) to the vehicle. A fastening device is provided for accommodating an object and made from plastic, where dimensions and positions of retaining elements of the fastening device correspond to the fastening units. The fastening device is connected with the fastening units in a form-fit or force-fit manner by the retaining elements, where a partial area of an inner area of the fastening device is designed as a tool box.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening device is provided for accommodating the object, where dimensions and positions of retaining elements of the fastening device correspond to the fastening units, such that the installation area of the fastening device is used efficiently for fixing of different objects in the vehicle in a simple and cost-effective manner, thus avoiding the need for complex holders for the objects. The manufacturing expenditure of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery holder.    Battery holder (1)    Fastening units (1.1-1.3)    Vehicle battery (2)    Retaining units of vehicle battery (2.1-2.3)    Vehicle (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a digital signal processor utilized as a main control procedure component and having output/input control functions of analyzing, calculating and judging materials. A communication interface comprises a signal transceiver provided for transceiving a signal by a wired or wireless mode. A state display receives a signal of the digital signal processor and utilized as an interface of a data display. The digital signal processor actuates output/input devices in different time periods and transmits judgment values to other components by each output/input device.    USE - Digital output/input control device for an electric vehicle such as an electric car and an electric locomotive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes data transmission and reception by the communication interface and prevents improper noise interference effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The output/input devices are selected from a group consisting of a motor drive/control device, a velocity sensor and a battery capacity sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a digital output/input control device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple monomer batteries (5) serially connected with each other by electrode terminals (1, 2) that are connected by an intermediate connecting piece (3) with buffering function. The electrode terminals are stuck with the intermediate connecting piece. Middle portion of the intermediate connecting piece is provided with a layer of metal foil or a wire with cross-linked structure. The intermediate connecting piece is made of copper-aluminium alloy. Contact surface of the intermediate connecting piece and the electrode terminals are filled with a metal i.e. tin alloy.    USE - Power battery pack for an electrical/hybrid power automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has better automatic cut-off function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery pack for electrical/hybrid power automobile.    Electrode terminals (1, 2)    Intermediate connecting piece (3)    Monomer batteries (5)
NOVELTY - An anodic active material consists of lithium-nickel-based oxide (I) having 40% or more of transition metal contacted with the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese oxide (II).    USE - Anodic active material is used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anodic active material provides lithium secondary battery having high capacity and excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anodic active material consists of lithium-nickel-based oxide of formula: LixNiyM1-yO2 (I) having 40% or more of transition metal contacted with the surface of lithium-nickel-manganese oxide of formula: Li(Lia(Ni1/2Mn1/2)1-a-bCob)O2 (II).    M=manganese, cobalt or magnesium;    x=0.95-1.05;    y=0.4-0.9;    a=0-0.05;and    b=0 or more.
NOVELTY - The ejector (18) has main case (40) having gas passage structure (52) that is provided with hydrogen gas inflow port (44) and fuel gas inflow port (50). A valve case (60) is made of material such as resin having thermal capacity larger than that of the material such as copper and aluminum of the main case. The valve case is positioned corresponding to the gas passage structure of the main case to change gas passage area of the gas passage structure.    USE - Ejector for fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. electric power generation system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the valve case is heated with a heat generating portion at the time of starting of fuel cell system, the fuel cell system can be started rapidly. Since the valve case is driven by the drive device, the operation of the valve case can be performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ejector.    Ejector (18)    Main case (40)    Hydrogen gas inflow port (44)    Fuel Gas inflow port (50)    Gas passage structure (52)    Valve case (60)
NOVELTY - A fiber battery alloy negative electrode is obtained by performing nickel coating, forming hydrogen storage alloy layer in carbon fiber and coating with ionic-permeability polymer substance.    USE - Fiber battery alloy negative electrode e.g. hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode is used for secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber battery alloy negative electrode enables to provide secondary battery with high capacity and durability.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a negative electrode active material layer (2) containing negative electrode active material (6) formed on surface of a collector (1), and a protective layer (3) formed on the negative electrode active material layer. The protective layer contains insulating material (5) and lithium particles (4). A portion of surface of lithium particles is in contact with the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Negative electrode is used for bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery used for assembled battery used in vehicles (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, fuel cell vehicle, passenger car, truck, bus, light car, electric train, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode inhibits exothermic reaction during preliminary occlusion of lithium, and provides lithium ion secondary battery with favorable capacitance and excellent energy density. The raise of internal resistance in secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery;    (3) manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery;    (4) assembled battery; and    (5) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view and enlarged view of negative electrode.    Collector (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Protective layer (3)    Lithium particles (4)    Insulating material (5)    Negative electrode active material (6)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (10) has a negative electrode active material layer (2) on surface of a collector (1), and a layer (3) containing metallic lithium arranged on surface of negative electrode active material layer. The negative electrode active material layer contains negative electrode active material and binder having melting point of 190 degrees C or more.    USE - Negative electrode is used for bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery used for assembled battery used in vehicles (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor, electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric train, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode inhibits exothermic reaction between lithium and negative electrode active material, and provides lithium ion secondary battery with excellent capacitance and cycle characteristics. The softening of binder by heat generation is prevented. The raise of internal resistance in secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery;    (2) manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery;    (3) assembled battery; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of negative electrode.    Collector (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Layer containing metallic lithium (3)    Negative electrode (10)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery (10) has a hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (11) comprising a negative electrode active material of hydrogen storage alloy, a positive electrode (12), separator (13), an electrode group and an alkali electrolyte solution. The hole area ratio of the electroconductive core (11a) of the hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode is 15-25%. The polytetrafluoroethylene (0.02-0.11 mg/cm2) is coated to the surface portion of the hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode.    USE - Alkaline storage battery is used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent output characteristics and reduced reaction resistance, and suppresses active material peeling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery has a hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material of hydrogen storage alloy, a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material of nickel hydroxide, a separator which separates the negative electrode and positive electrode, an electrode group which wounds by coil shape through the separator, and an alkali electrolyte solution provided in an armored can. The hole area ratio of the electroconductive core of the hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode is 15-25%. The polytetrafluoroethylene (0.02-0.11 mg/cm2) is coated to the surface portion of the hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode. The retention amount of electrolyte solution by hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode with respect to total amount of electrolyte solution is 23-29%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the alkaline storage battery.    Alkaline storage battery (10)    Hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (11)    Electroconductive core (11a)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (1) has a negative electrode active material layer (3) containing negative electrode active material formed on surface of a collector (2), and a protective layer (4) formed on surface of layer (3). The protective layer contains insulating inorganic material, an electroconductive material and lithium particles. A portion of surface of lithium particles is exposed from the surface of protective layer.    USE - Negative electrode is used for bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery used for assembled battery used in vehicles (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, fuel cell vehicle, passenger car, truck, bus, light car, electric train, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode inhibits exothermic reaction during occlusion of lithium, and provides lithium ion secondary battery with excellent capacitance and energy density. The raise of internal resistance in secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery;    (3) manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery;    (4) assembled battery; and    (5) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of negative electrode.    Negative electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Protective layer (4)
NOVELTY - The frame has a battery frame body and an electric motor car mounting part fixedly connected into an integrated non-dismounting structure by a connection board. The battery frame body comprises a soleplate and a back plate. The soleplate is provided with a guide sliding rail. Multiple contacts connected with a battery box are fixed to the back plate. The battery frame body comprises a locking device for locking a battery pack.    USE - Fixed battery frame for assembling a battery located in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame avoids need of frequently dismounting the connecting component of the battery frame so as to guarantee the installation stability of the battery frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a frame.
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal casing (5) for accommodating an electrode group, and a sealing board (1) for sealing an opening portion of metal casing through an insulating resin gasket (2). A flexible resin layer (2a) whose flexibility is higher than that of the resin used for resin gasket, is provided in an inner peripheral portion of the resin gasket. The flexible resin layer is made of synthetic rubber and thermoplastic elastomer.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. cylindrical lithium secondary battery for use in small portable apparatus and motor vehicle. Can also be used in high capacity alkaline storage battery and square-shaped closed type battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since a suitable flexible resin layer is provided in the inner peripheral portion of the resin gasket, the penetration of foreign materials into the metal casing is prevented, and the contact of metal casing and sealing board can be suppressed. Thus, a micro short circuit can be suppressed effectively. The closed type battery is excellent in electrical property, and the manufacturing cost of the closed type battery is reduced. The workability of the closed type battery is enhanced, and the safety operation of the closed type battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principle portion of the closed type battery.    Sealing board (1)    Insulating resin gasket (2)    Flexible resin layer (2a)    Metal casing (5)    Groove portion (5a)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing several photovoltaic (PV) panels (1) positioned on roof top of trailer, and several direct current (DC) disconnects (3,9) for protecting against the charge overflow. A charge controller (5) is provided for checking the battery power level, load consumption and amount of electricity generated by PV panels. The electricity generated by PV panels is stored in several batteries (11). The energy stored in the batteries is utilized by air conditioner (AC) handling unit or electrical system.    USE - Method of providing solar power to air conditioner (AC) handling unit for emergency trailer and transportation vehicle such as federal emergency management agent (FEMA) trucks used in emergency response agencies.    ADVANTAGE - Provides optimal power from PV panels to the AC handling unit, while regulating the amount of charge supplied to batteries and AC handling unit. The efficient interconnection of AC handling unit with trailer is facilitated. The AC handling unit is secured directly to roof without penetrations or perforations. Provides sufficient power for charge controller to maintain the necessary charge in the battery to extend the battery life, hence the solar power is provided to the AC handling unit for approximately 34 hours with no sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of directing electricity generated by PV panel; and    (2) photovoltaic apparatus for generating and directing electricity generated by PV panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram explaining the process of providing solar power to AC handling unit.    PV panel (1)    Wires (2,4,6,8,10)    DC disconnects (3,9)    Charge controller (5)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The system has ASICs (20,30,40) that are supplied with power source voltage and reference voltage from corresponding unit cells through connection established between the unit cells and ASIC to measure the voltage of each unit cells. The unit cell is discharged, when measured voltage is higher than reference voltage. The constant voltage generators (50,60,70) supplies constant voltage to ASIC, such that constant voltage is higher than power source voltage. The ASIC is operated based on the voltage difference between the constant voltage and the reference voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the operation is reduced by measuring performance difference of units cells through an application specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and the ASIC can be driven with a low voltage by separately including a power source supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stacks (10)    ASICs (20,30,40)    Constant voltage generator (50,60,70)    Voltage supply unit (80)    Resistors (R1-R22)
NOVELTY - A magnetically modified electrode has substrate and coating layer formed on the substrate. The coating layer contains magnetic particles, and particles (A) which generate electrochemical energy in presence of magnetic field.    USE - Magnetically modified electrode is used for battery (claimed) e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc battery and nickel-iron battery used as power supply for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and computer, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell for compressor and internal combustion engine, solar cell, photocell, membrane sensor, optical filter and flux switch.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising magnetically modified electrode is environmental-friendly, economical, compact, and has excellent electric power generation performance, durability, energy density and charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - A fiber-reinforced perfluoro dual crosslinked ion membrane comprises fluorine containing ion exchange resin as membrane forming resin, a crosslinking agent, fibers used as reinforcer, and high valence metal compound.    USE - A fiber-reinforced perfluoro dual crosslinked ion membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high proton electrical conductivity and high mechanical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fiber-reinforced perfluoro dual crosslinked ion membrane comprises fluorine containing ion exchange resin as membrane forming resin, a crosslinking agent, fibers used as reinforcer, and high valence metal compound. The fluorine containing ion exchange resin and the crosslinking agent form a chemical crosslinking structure of formula (I). The fluorine containing ion exchange resin is prepared by copolymerizing tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoropropene monomer(s) of formula CF2=CFO(CF2CF(CF3))fO(CF2)gSO3H or CF2=CFO(CF2)3PO3H3, and fluorine-containing olefin monomer(s) of formula (II) or (III).    G1-G2=CF2 or O;    Rf=1-5C perfluoro alkyl;    Rf4-Rf6=perfluoro alkyl (preferably 1-5C perfluoro alkyl);    Y4-Y5=Br or I;    X1=Y4 or F;    f, n'=0 or 1;    g=2-4;    a'-c'=0 or 1;    n'=;or    a'+b'+c'=not equal to 0.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main battery (100) and a sub battery (104) connected to a multimedia device (106). A starting recognition sensor (110) recognizes the starting mode such as car key starting mode or button starting mode, of the automotive system, and provides the sensed information to a switch control part (108). The switch control part controls a switch (102) based on the ignition-on state for supplying the power.    USE - Apparatus for supplying electric power to multimedia devices in automotive system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus supplies power to the multimedia devices in a smooth and stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric power supplying apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main battery (100)    Switch (102)    Sub battery (104)    Multimedia device (106)    Switch control part (108)    Starting recognition sensor (110)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a transfer frame (2) whose top part is provided with a solar battery board (1). One end of the transfer frame is connected to the solar battery board and another end is connected to a fixed frame (3). A signal and sign plate (4) is provided on top of the fixed frame. A wiring control box (5) is placed on a transport vehicle (6), where dynamo parts, an accumulator, a charger and a power transfer unit are provided in the wiring control box. A power transfer unit is separately connected to the dynamo parts, the accumulator and the charger, and provides power supply via a switch.    USE - Energy saving all-weather sign vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with the solar battery board and the dynamo parts as an energy collector, thus ensuring normal functioning of the vehicle under all kinds of weather conditions. The vehicle has compact structure, occupies less space and saves energy. The vehicle has long service life and better stability. The vehicle can be utilized for maintenance and construction of road, road condition checking, road blocking, mobile project construction, dealing of accidents, and temporary management of dangerous conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy saving all-weather sign vehicle.    Solar battery board (1)    Transfer frame (2)    Fixed frame (3)    Signal and sign plate (4)    Wiring control box (5)    Transport vehicle (6)
NOVELTY - The film has multiple protruding strips provided on a side part of the film in parallel with equal intervals, where the protruding strips are made of polyethylene material. Distance between adjacent protruding strips is about 4.4-4.6 mm. Height of each protruding strip is about 1.34-1.36 mm. An angle is formed between long sides of the film and the protruding strips.    USE - Fork-lift truck storage battery separating film.    ADVANTAGE - The film shortens chemical formation time in a storage battery production process, improves production efficiency, lowers manufacturing cost, and satisfies demand of the storage battery operating in high electric current. The film has prolonged service life, and ensures operation with no noise. The film is safe to use with fork-lift truck, and environment-friendly. The film avoids air pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fork-lift truck storage battery separating film.
NOVELTY - The structure has an interlayer fixed between upper and down fuel battery boards that are provided with a film electrode unit. A board body is provided with two faces and a concave flow conduct structured fuel flow road part. Two surfaces of the fuel flow road part are connected to the upper and down fuel battery boards, and are formed with multiple parallel channels. Each channel corresponds to a position of the film electrode unit of the upper and down fuel battery boards, and is formed with two surfaces in an interlaced way.    USE - Flow road board structure for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a flow road board structure.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric vehicle body (1) whose front end is provided with a windscreen (2) that is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet (4). A wind motor (5) is placed on the windscreen. A vane is placed on the wind motor. The wind motor is connected to a current adjustor (7) that is connected to a storage battery (8). A relative position of the air outlet is located behind the vane.    USE - Wind power assisted electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air acts on the vane though the air inlet in the driving process of the electric vehicle, so as to drive the generator to generate electricity and store the electric energy in the storage battery through wires and a current adjuster, so that the driving distance of the electric vehicle is prolonged and the energy is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power assisted electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle body (1)    Windscreen (2)    Air outlet (4)    Wind motor (5)    Current adjustor (7)    Storage battery (8)
NOVELTY - The hub has a shaft sleeve whose outer end is connected with a wheel edge (3). An inner end of another shaft sleeve is connected with a wheel shaft shell (1). An inner end of the former shaft sleeve is mated with an outer end of the latter shaft sleeve in a sliding manner. A tension spring is set in a spoke (4) for proofing shock and resetting the spoke. A generating device is fixed in the spoke for generating electricity by power generated through the shaft sleeves that slide oppositely. A generator is mounted outside the latter shaft sleeve.    USE - Self-generating hub for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spoke of the hub is flexible to use, and the spoke is extended to generate electricity automatically by the weight energy of vehicle and people when the vehicle is driven. The hub utilizes kinetic energy of the driving vehicle and the potential energy of the brake, thus increasing continuation of driving capacity of the vehicle and the service life of the cell, and ensuring starting, driving and braking of the vehicle in a flexible and stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-generating hub.    Wheel shaft shell (1)    Wheel edge (3)    Spoke (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage battery box lock (4) mounted on a storage battery box bottom-supporting upper cover (3), and a storage battery box bottom-supporting box provided with a storage battery box. A storage battery (2) is placed in the storage battery box, and an anti-theft cover plate (1) is covered on the storage battery box and formed with an anti-theft cover plate locking hole (102). The anti-theft cover plate locking hole and a storage battery box locking hole (202) are overlapped after the storage battery box is mounted.    USE - Storage battery box anti-theft structure for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure extends a lock pin into locking holes of the storage battery box and anti-theft cover plate when the storage battery box lock is opened, so that the structure is in anti-theft state, and the storage battery box is not easy to taken out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage battery box anti-theft structure for an electric bicycle.    Anti-theft cover plate (1)    Storage battery (2)    Storage battery box bottom-supporting upper cover (3)    Storage battery box lock (4)    Anti-theft cover plate locking hole (102)    Storage battery box locking hole (202)
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle motor connected to a battery power supply device through a vehicle motor current limiter, and a battery power supply device composed of a storage battery pack connected to the vehicle motor current limiter, a rectifier, a controller, a generator, a drive motor and a drive motor current limiter. The rectifier is connected to an output end of the generator. An input shaft of the generator is connected to an output shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor is connected to the drive motor current limiter that is connected to the controller.    USE - Automatic generating/charging device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the cruising ability of the electric vehicle and completely realizes the zero discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic generating/charging device for an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a water inlet and a water outlet connected with a water outlet tap of a vehicle interior water dispenser and a motor. An iron wire screen wraps a spiral pipe and an automobile exhaust pipe. An iron container covers a spiral screen, the automobile exhaust pipe and the iron wire screen and provides a headspace. Fireproofing mud contains fireproofing fiber. The fireproofing mud is filled in the headspace of the iron container and covers the spiral pipe, the iron wire screen and the automobile exhaust pipe that exhausts gas.    USE - Heating device for heating water in a water dispenser in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively heat the water in the water dispenser for a user. The iron wire screen wraps the spiral pipe and the automobile exhaust pipe to prevent fireproofing mud from loosening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a heating device.
NOVELTY - Converting (M1) natural gas to hydrocarbon liquids involves: providing a natural gas stream; conveying natural gas stream to a reactor, where the natural gas stream is partially burned such that a portion of natural gas is heated to produce hydrogen and reactive products comprising acetylene; quenching the reactive products and hydrogen; conveying the reactive products to a catalytic liquefaction reactor and operating the catalytic liquefaction reactor such that the reactive products react to produce hydrocarbon liquids; and conveying the hydrocarbon liquids to storage or transport.    USE - For converting natural gas to hydrocarbon liquids; particularly for converting natural gas into reactive products comprising hydrogen, syn gas and acetylene, and converting reactive products to hydrocarbon liquids, preferably comprising naphtha and gasoline (all claimed) or diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The process is economical and energy-efficient process for converting natural gas to readily transportable upgraded liquids, on commercial or industrial scale. Hydrogen produced in the process is available for further refining, export, or in generation of electrical power. The final products can be either transported efficiently from remote places to market areas (or used at the point of manufacture). A portion of the gas components produced in the process is recycled to combustor for the indirect transfer of heat.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a cell layer (16) which has a negative electrode, an electrolyte layer (13) and positive electrode which are sequentially arranged, and electrolyte solution which contains at least cyclic hydrocarbon compound having fluorine. The positive electrode active material layer (12) and negative electrode active material layer (15) contains binder including repeating unit (I).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for assembled battery for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a cell layer which has a negative electrode, an electrolyte layer and positive electrode which are sequentially arranged, and electrolyte solution which contains at least cyclic hydrocarbon compound having fluorine. The positive electrode having a layer containing positive electrode active material is provided on the surface of a collector (11), and the negative electrode having a layer containing negative electrode active material is provided on the surface of another collector (14). The positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer contains binder including repeating unit of formula: -(C(-X1)(-X3)-C(-X2)(-X4))n- (I).    X1-X4=H or fluoro.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of non-bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Cell layer (16)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple batteries (16) arranged within a battery case according to length or cross direction, and multiple inhalation holes (18) formed on the battery case, where the batteries within the battery case are cooled by airflow through each inhalation hole. A cooling fan (12) is mounted on a duct (10) of predetermined size. Locations of air-outlet and the inhalation hole are inter exchanged to change flow of the cooling airflow. The batteries are arranged in the battery case with certain slant angle.    USE - Device for cooling battery of a hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the cooling performance of the battery by evenly supplying cooling air to the batteries within the battery case. The device reduces consumable power and cost of the cooling fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery cooling device for a hybrid vehicle.    Duct (10)    Cooling fan (12)    Batteries (16)    Inhalation holes (18)
NOVELTY - The structure has a solenoid valve including a fuel cell, where an influx unit and an outlet part of the fuel cell are exit and entrance of a reactant. Another influx unit and another outlet part of the fuel cell are formed in respective cathode sections of the fuel cell. The solenoid valve is connected to the latter outlet part, where opening and closing of the solenoid valve are controlled to eject the reactant generated in a membrane electrode assembly. An oscillation apparatus provides pulse oscillation to the fuel cell through the latter outlet part.    USE - Cold starting structure for polymer electrolyte fuel cell driven apparatus that is utilized for diesel engine and petrol engine of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves pressure uniformity of fuel or air supplied to the fuel cell, thus improving diffusion of the fuel or the oxygen, while reducing power consumption. The pulse oscillation apparatus stops diffusion of the fuel into the membrane electrode assembly due to frozen water molecules, thus improving diffusion of the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cold starting structure.
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling fan mounted on a front-end of an exhaust duct. An air-outlet that is smaller than an inlet (11) is formed in front-end of the exhaust duct. The exhaust duct is located at a front-end of a battery case (10), where multiple battery cells (30) are arranged at an inner side of the battery case. A power source is connected to a back end of the duct. Thickness of a back end of the battery case gradually increased toward a center area of the battery case. A cooling airflow control plate is arranged in the battery case between the battery cells and the cooling fan.    USE - Car battery cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow resistance of the cooling airflow into a center area of the battery case is increased and flow resistance of the cooling airflow into a head part is reduced. An inner surface of inlet is screw-shaped. The system reduces the deviation of cooling temperature. The rechargeable performance of the battery is improved and the durability of the battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car battery cooling system.    Battery case (10)    Inlet (11)    Battery cells (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery cell including a cathode tab, and a pouch accommodating an electrolyte. Adhesive films (230a, 230b) cover an upper side of electrode terminals that comprise an anode terminal (210) and a cathode terminal (220). A separator is interposed between an anode plate and a negative plate. The electrode terminals are connected to the cathode tab. Slopes (250a, 250b) are provided on both edges of the electrode terminals.    USE - Secondary battery for use in a digital home appliance, a portable terminal and a hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium-metal battery (LB), lithium ion battery (LIB) and lithium-ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive films are sealed in right and left edges of the electrode terminals, so that leakage problem of electrolyte is avoided. The battery has high armature intensity, high resistance function and high heating inhibition effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery.    Anode terminal (210)    Cathode terminal (220)    Adhesive films (230a, 230b)    Slopes (250a, 250b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a random pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generator provided from a proportional-integral (PI) controller (14). A switching element (T) is turned on/off with the PI controller outputting an output voltage control signal, and a random pulse-width modulating signal. An increment number maximum value output unit outputs maximum value of increment number. A subtractor subtracts result value of a multiplier. An adder adds the result value of the first multiplier and the result value of a second multiplier.    USE - Apparatus for reducing noise in a low voltage direct current/direct current converter of a fuel such as liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and methanol, cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can reduce switching noise according to switching frequency of the switching unit, so that electromagnetic interference property (EMI) is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reducing noise in a low voltage direct current/direct current of a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for reducing noise in a low voltage direct current/direct current of a fuel cell vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switching element (T)    Battery (11)    Load part (12)    Comparator (13)    Proportional-integral controller (14)
NOVELTY - The unit has a solar collection board arranged in place of sunshine radiation or in an outer side of a car room. An air adjust unit is equipped with a tank that is connected with an exhaust room and a refrigeration room. A side of the exhaust room is equipped with an air input port. An electric fan is arranged near an inner side of the air input port. A side of the refrigeration room is equipped with an air output port. An inner side of the refrigeration room is equipped with a refrigeration unit. Another electrical fan is arranged near an inner side of the air output port.    USE - Air temperature disposing unit for a solar energy car room.    ADVANTAGE - The unit utilizes solar energy as energy source, thus avoiding the need to use the car accumulator power. The unit can adjust the car room air to keep the car room air fresh and cool. The unit can purify the air in the car room by installing a minus ion air purify unit in the refrigeration room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air temperature disposing unit.
NOVELTY - The car (1) has a solar energy board (3) fixed to a top of the car through a complex frame (2), where the frame is divided into upper and lower layer frames. A slipping channel is provided on the lower layer frame, where a lower layer of the solar energy battery board is pulled out through the slipping channel on edges of the frame turning downwards. An orientation component (4) fixes an edge of a turning downwards part of the solar energy battery board.    USE - Electric motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The lower layer of the solar energy battery board is pulled out through the slipping channel on the edges of the frame and turned downwards, thus enlarging the effective area of the solar energy battery board. The car promotes the quantity of the electricity of the storage battery, shortens the charging time and promotes the ability of the continuing working, thus improving utilization efficiency greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motorcar.    Electric motorcar (1)    Complex frame (2)    Solar energy board (3)    Orientation component (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a fully closed acid proof sealing layer arranged in a shell of a storage battery (4). A power supply triggering-relay (5) is fixed in an upper part of the fully closed acid proof sealing layer that is connected to the power supply triggering-relay and a direct current contactor (6).    USE - Fully closed storage battery concealed electricity-breaking theft-proof device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is compact in structure, concealed and hard to disassemble. The device is provided with an electricity-breaking button that breaks the power supply, and an indicator light is turned off due to the positive spots that are always turned off or on when the driver drives back to home, so that the driver can identify that the power supply is cut-off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fully closed storage battery concealed electricity-breaking theft-proof device.    Remote device (1)    Electric button (2)    Storage battery (4)    Power supply triggering-relay (5)    Direct current contactor (6)