NOVELTY - The dehumidifier has an absorbent regenerator, condenser, and a heat pipe type vacuum pipe solar heat collector. The solar radiant energy is utilized as an absorbent regenerating heat source and the water steam generated from regeneration of absorbent is condensed into water and collected for drinking purpose. The moisture absorber consists of lithium bromide, lithium chloride, calcium chloride, diglycol, triglycol, propanetriol, glycerol, synthetic polymer and compound drying agent.    USE - Solar air dehumidifier for producing drinking water, solar water heater, steam compressed refrigerator units of water-cooling or evaporated cooling system for motor vehicle, train, tank, armored car, ship and airplane, absorption type refrigerating units or adsorption type refrigerating units and battery stacks or fuel battery stacks with water-cooled or evaporative cooling system and steam boxes for cooking food in motor vehicle, train, tank, panzer, steamship and airplane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The purified distilled water can be supplied to water deficient area and water contaminated areas for drinking purpose. Hence the water deficiency can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar water heater;    (2) steam compressed refrigerator units of water-cooling or evaporated cooling system;    (3) absorption type refrigerating units or adsorption type refrigerating units with water-cooled or evaporative cooling system;    (4) battery stacks or fuel battery stacks with water-cooled or evaporative cooling system; and    (5) steam boxes for cooking food.
NOVELTY - Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer) alcoholic solution is added to N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), and the mixture is decompressed and distilled to obtain copolymer-DMF solution. DMF is added to sodium titanate nanotubes and dispersed, to obtain nanotube-DMF solution. The solution is added to copolymer-DMF solution and dispersed, to obtain a milky white casting solution. A copolymer/nanotube composite film is then formed by using the casting solution and thermally processing, as a proton-exchange film.    USE - Manufacture of proton-exchange film for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and industrial manufacture of proton-exchange films using sodium titanate nanotubes having excellent water conservation property. The obtained films have excellent proton conduction rate and reduced methanol penetration rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 4-6 Wt.% Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer) alcoholic solution is added to N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), and the mixture is decompressed and distilled to obtain 4-6 wt.% copolymer-DMF solution. Sodium titanate nanotubes are weighed and placed in a conical flask. DMF is added and the nanotubes are dispersed for 30-60 minutes using ultrasonic wave, to obtain 0.3-1.4 wt.% nanotube-DMF solution. The solution is added to copolymer-DMF solution such that the weight proportion of nanotube-DMF solution and copolymer-DMF solution is 0.5-0.7, dispersed, and left for some time to obtain a milky white casting solution. A copolymer/nanotube composite film is then formed in a glass Petri dish by using the casting solution and thermally processing in an oven, as a proton-exchange film.
NOVELTY - The pergola has an upper deck (5) comprising a solar tracker, and a shaft composed of rows of solar panels (6). Articulated supports (9) are supported at ends of the solar panels. A module (1) consists of a metal structure comprising two lateral columns (2). Energy collected by the solar panels is converted into electrical current suitable for recharging an electric vehicle (14) parked under the pergola. The module is provided with a plug (15). A control unit (11) is provided with a sun tracking system.    USE - Solar pergola for parking and charging of an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The pergola can be installed in remote locations. The energy collected by solar collectors is stored in batteries to provide power installation in hours during absence of sunlight, thus ensuring continuous service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar pergola for parking and charging of an electric vehicle.    Module (1)    Lateral columns (2)    Upper deck (5)    Solar panels (6)    Articulated supports (9)    Control unit (11)    Electric vehicle (14)    Plug (15)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a positive electrode (104) having a form of sulfur as an active material. A negative electrode (102) is spaced apart from the positive electrode and provided with multiple nanowires (110). A transfer unit is arranged operably to contact positive electrode and negative electrode for transferring pressure and volume between the electrodes.    USE - Electrochemical cell e.g. rechargeable lithium-ion cell used in portable electronics, electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium is removed from the nanowires as the lithium is inserted into the active material and the volume occupied by the nanowires is reduced to mitigate increase in pressure within the electrode. The change in volume in the negative electrode is reduced due to reduction in size of the nanowires and the change in volume of active material in the positive electrode is increased. Thus the overall pressure within the cell can be increased and the peak local pressure within the cell is reduced when the pressure increase is not absorbed by the positive electrode. The cycling efficiency of the battery leads to permanent capacity loss can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system having electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Negative electrode (102)    Positive electrode (104)    Separate region (106)    Nanowires (110)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve chamber (12) formed in a valve housing (11), and including two chamber openings (13, 14), where one of the chamber openings is circularly enclosed. A closing body (16) is provided with a sealing seat (17) that is attached to a valve seat (15). A flexible separation wall (28) separates a return chamber (29) from the valve chamber in a gas-tight manner, where the return chamber lies on a rear side of the body. The wall is fixed to the body and the housing, and a connection channel (30) is provided in the body, where the wall is made of metal or plastic.    USE - Gas valve i.e. dosing valve (claimed), for dosing a gaseous medium e.g. natural gas, liquid gas or hydrogen, for a gas engine or a fuel cell drive.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible separation wall is fixed at the closing body and the valve housing in a gas-tight manner, where the closing body is provided with the connection channel so that the valve stroke is independent of pressure characteristics, and hence enabling precise dosage of the gaseous medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a gas valve.    Valve housing (11)    Valve chamber (12)    Chamber openings (13, 14)    Valve seat (15)    Closing body (16)    Sealing seat (17)    Flexible separation wall (28)    Return chamber (29)    Connection channel (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a driving unit (70) provided for lifting and lowering a lifting device (20), and a power source i.e. battery (30), provided for supplying power to the driving unit. A solar panel (40) is tiltably arranged and electrically connected with the power source. The solar panel is fastened to an articulated arm (60) and the lifting device. The solar panel is removably connected with the device and alignable by an actuator.    USE - Lifting apparatus for use in a workshop for lifting a motor vehicle during technical investigation of the motor vehicle or repairing the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is electrically connected with the battery, so that the battery is charged via additional electric current of the solar panel, thus increasing operation period of electrical components of the apparatus while reducing charging time of the electrical components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lifting device for a motor vehicle with a driven out solar panel.    Lifting apparatus (10)    Lifting device (20)    Battery (30)    Solar panel (40)    Articulated arm (60)    Driving unit (70)
NOVELTY - The drive has metal balls (1) whose size and number depend on the necessary load pressure for an object to be determined. Containers (2) are provided for storing the metal balls. The containers are attached at chains (7). The number of containers that are filled with the metal balls determines an exclusive running direction. Chain front wheels (8) are brought into movement by a load driving pressure of the weight of the metal balls. Multiple bearings (9) and a driving chain for transmission ratio (10) are provided.    USE - Earth and lunar mobile drive i.e. cardan shaft, for use as a current and energy producer in a vehicle i.e. bicycle (all claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an earth and lunar mobile drive.    Metal balls (1)    Containers (2)    Chains (7)    Chain front wheels (8)    Bearings (9)    Driving chain for transmission ratio (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a two-cylinder internal-combustion engine (2) provided with an exhaust section (3). A machine (4) is provided for converting exhaust gas energy into mechanical and/or electrical output. A generator (5) is connected to an output shaft (6) of the engine, where the engine and the machine are arranged in a common machine housing. A thermoelectric generator (7) is arranged at the exhaust section in a heat flow direction in the machine housing. A common cooling circuit is arranged in the internal-combustion engine and the machine, and the generator is integrated in the housing.    USE - Drive system i.e. stand-alone drive system, for use as a range extender of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator is arranged at the exhaust section in the heat flow direction in the common machine housing so that the system has simple construction, thus increasing efficiency of the system in a precise manner while reducing constructional cost, weight and error rate of the system. The generator is integrated in the common machine housing, thus reducing installation space of the system. The common cooling circuit is arranged in the internal-combustion engine and the machine, thus ensuring homogenized temperature distribution in the common machine housing while preventing overheating of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator is designed as a crankshaft starter generator, and the machine is designed as a Stirling machine, a steam engine or a turbine. The internal-combustion engine is designed as a petrol internal-combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system of a vehicle.    Drive system (1)    Two-cylinder internal-combustion engine (2)    Exhaust section (3)    Machine (4)    Generator (5)    Output shaft (6)    Thermoelectric generator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack arranged in a housing, and fuel cells i.e. bi-fuel cells, including respective active regions with a cross sectional area smaller than cross-sectional surface of the housing. The fuel cells are arranged perpendicular to a stack direction i.e. z-direction, in cathode channels (12) for cathode-sided gas exchange. A cooling channel (20) extends between the fuel cell stack and the housing in an x-direction and is provided with an inlet (22) and an outlet (24). The cathode channels are connected with the cooling channel.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system and proton exchange membrane fuel cell system (all claimed) for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system exhibits high power density and compact size, and is manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating operation of a fuel cell system.    Cathode channels (12)    Cooling channel (20)    Inlet (22)    Outlet (24)    Ventilation device (30)
NOVELTY - The generator has two ceramic carriers (10, 12) attached to a heat source i.e. exhaust gas tube (16), and a heat sink (20), respectively. A set of semiconductor elements (14) is arranged between the carriers. One of the carriers is integrated into the heat source and/or heat sink, where the heat source and/or heat sink are heat exchanger. The carriers are adhesively connected with the heat source and/or heat sink by a layer of heat conductive adhesive (22) or a layer of soldering material i.e. active solder. A metal coating in the carrier is connected with the soldering material.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for use in an exhaust-gas system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The set of semiconductor elements is arranged between the ceramic carriers, where one of the carriers is integrated into the heat source and/or heat sink, thus reducing complexity for mounting the thermoelectric generator and for maintaining good heat transmission to the ceramic carriers, and increasing efficiency of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a thermoelectric generator.    Ceramic carriers (10, 12)    Semiconductor elements (14)    Exhaust gas tube (16)    Heat sink (20)    Heat conductive adhesive (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing water-based paste by mixing a solid material containing the granular ceramic and binder with an aqueous solvent in which the alcohol is added. The surface of a porous sheet base material is coated with the prepared paste. The protective layer is formed such that the content of solids (AA) of 55 wt% in layer is higher than the content of solids in the paste by the elimination amount of alcohol.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery-cell separator of secondary battery used in vehicle (both claimed), such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, etc used in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer, portable terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the manufactured battery-cell separator is improved while suppressing the occurrence of short circuit, by forming the protective layer such that the content of solids of 55 wt% in layer is higher than the content of solids in the paste by the elimination amount of alcohol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the content of solids and alcohol proportion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Content of solids (AA)    Alcohol proportion (BB)
NOVELTY - The cell has end plates (4, 6) arranged on both sides of a stack of electrochemical cells (2), and a cooling system (8) cooling the electrochemical cells, where the plates are made of aluminum. The system has coolant penetrating and circulating in one of the plates, when the coolant is released from the cell in contact with the plate, and directly penetrating in the cell in contact with the plate, when the coolant is released from the plate such that the coolant exchanges calories with the plate by circulating in the plate. A heat extraction unit extracts the calories from the plate.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat extraction unit extracts the calories from the plate, thus avoiding a need for additional elements for evacuating the calories, and hence reducing manufacturing complexity and encumbrance of the device. The heat extraction unit offers homogeneous and balanced cooling or heating between the cells. The fuel cell has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Electrochemical cells (2)    End plates (4, 6)    Cooling system (8)    Closed circuit (10)    Conduit (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an annular channel (16) that fluidly transmits plasma gas, and an anode that permits electrical communication sufficient to ignite a plasma jet within the plasma gas. A precursor outlet line (30) is extended through a portion of cathode (14), and the opening (34) being offset from a tip (22) of cathode is terminated to prevent deposition of precursor material at the tip of cathode. The plasma jet is capable of entraining, melting and depositing some precursor materials upon the target.    USE - Direct current (DC) plasma apparatus used during manufacture of battery, solar cells, fuel cells, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coating following a modified DC plasma process is improved. The premature heating, melting and deposition of particles contained in the precursor can be prevented. The smaller particles can be reliably and effectively synthesized and deposited on a target without negatively affecting the useful life of cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming coating film on target.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the modified direct current plasma apparatus.    Direct current plasma apparatus (10)    Cathode (14)    Anode (16)    Tip of cathode (22)    Precursor outlet line (30)    Opening (34)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a front holder, a rear holder, a left holder and a right holder arranged on four bracket support seats. The front holder, rear holder, left holder and the right holder comprise a limited border of a battery. A support strip is arranged between the left holder and the right holder. A pulley wheel is arranged among the left and right holders. The left and the right holders are slided on the pulley wheel. A strip screw is arranged above the left and right holders. A depression bar is slided on the screw. A limited nut is arranged above the depression bar of the screw.    USE - Power battery bracket for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure, inexpensive, convenient to maintain, and has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery bracket.
NOVELTY - The system has a microcontroller circuit whose control-signal output end is electrically connected with a control-signal input end of a state lock circuit. A control-signal output end of the state lock circuit is electrically connected with a control-signal input end of an output driving circuit. A control-signal output end of the output driving circuit and a detection end of an output detecting circuit are connected with the power relay. A signal output end of the output detecting circuit is electrically connected with a signal input end of a microcontroller circuit.    USE - Auto power electronic management system for use in a photovoltaic electric power system (PEPS).    ADVANTAGE - The system can realize power control of a car body along with closed-loop intelligent control, and can automatically detect power state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an auto power electronic management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mirror has a fixed accessory arranged on a car. A plastic mirror shell is provided with a wind generating device. A wind wheel is arranged at a hollow part of the plastic mirror shell at a side of a lampshade. A generating coil with the wind wheel is connected with a lamp circuit board through a wire. The lamp circuit board is connected with a colored lamp in the lampshade.    USE - Wind generating rearview mirror.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror is energy-saving, light in weight, convenient to use and environment friendly. The mirror has more stable performance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind generating rearview mirror.
NOVELTY - The bus has a direct current (DC) motor provided on a frame. A side of the DC motor is provided with a gearbox, and another side is equipped with a bulk capacitor. A fuel battery and a fuel tank are arranged adjacent to the bulk capacitor. The fuel tank is provided with a fuel pump, which conveys fuel to the fuel battery at regular time.    USE - Self-powered bus.    ADVANTAGE - The stored electric energy in the bulk capacitor can be provided for the direct current (DC) motor to work and the DC motor transmits the motive power to the gearbox, and the motive power output by the gearbox can be transmitted to a driving part of the bus, so that the bus can work without any external electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-powered bus.
NOVELTY - The trolley has a frame provided with a direct current (DC) motor. A side of the DC motor is provided with a gearbox. Another side of the DC motor is equipped with a bulk capacitor. A fuel battery and a fuel tank are arranged adjacent to the bulk capacitor, where the fuel tank is provided with a fuel pump.    USE - Self-powered borehole trolley.    ADVANTAGE - The bulk capacitor can be charged by direct current, so that the bulk capacitor can store electric energy. The trolley can provide stored electric energy for the direct current (DC) motor to work after finishing charging. The DC motor transmits motive power to a gearbox so that the motive power can be transmitted to a driving part of the trolley, thus enabling the trolley to work using self electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-powered borehole trolley.
NOVELTY - The system has a motor cooling loop and a battery set cooling loop provided with a common cooling pipe, which is provided with a set of common radiating devices. The motor cooling loop comprises a first cooling pipe branch having a valve, a circulating power mechanism and a motor connected in series. The battery set cooling loop comprises a second cooling pipe branch having another valve, another circulating power mechanism and a battery set connected with each other in series. The circulating power mechanisms are pumps.    USE - Electric vehicle cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The motor cooling loop and the battery set cooling loop use the set of common radiating devices, which simplifies structure of the system, reduces installation space of the system and lowers weight of an electric vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle cooling system.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy and vehicle wheel type generator arranged between a vehicle wheel and a vehicle shaft. A rotor of the generator is fixed in an inner side of a hub, and a locator of the generator is fixed in an inner side of the vehicle shaft. The generator and a solar energy change-over panel are connected with a storage battery circuit simultaneously.    USE - Power generating and power storage battery charging type electric traffic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses the solar energy as the main energy for charging the power storage battery instead of the oil-gas energy, thus reducing the energy consumption greatly, protecting the environment and ensuring the pollution free. The generator rotates through the rotation of the driving vehicle wheel when the solar energy cannot charge the power storage battery, so as to compensate the power storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generating and power storage battery charging type electric traffic vehicle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The battery has sheet-like electrode having mixture layer (1) that contains active material in positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate on sheet-like collector. The sheet-like collector (2) comprises recesses (5) where the mixture layers (6) are located in upper portions. The density of mixture layer in upper portion of the recess is larger than the density of mixture layer (7) in portion other than upper portion of recess.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, video camera and personal computer and for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of mixture layer and collector can be made high and maintained at a favorable state. The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sheet-like electrode.    Mixture layer (1)    Sheet-like collector (2)    Recess (5)    Mixture layer in upper portion (6)    Mixture layer in portion other than upper portion of recess (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a blade of an electric power generating apparatus to a vehicle such as electric train and motor vehicle, where the blade receives wind pressure and rotates when the vehicle moves. Electric field is generated in the electric power generating apparatus by the rotation of the blade.    USE - Method for generating electric power in an electric train and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents generation of carbon-dioxide and reduces pollution, and ensures eco friendly effect. The method enables achieving cost saving effect. The method enables providing power to air conditioner or interior lamp of the electric train, thus achieving power-saving effect.
NOVELTY - The device has a gas storage container provided with a gas inlet for receiving compressed gas, and a gas outlet outputting gas. A heat-exchange device (40) heats the gas inputted into the gas storage container. A gas storage device is continuously and stably run by freezing phenomenon.    USE - Pressure-reducing gas storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pressure-reducing gas storage device.    Heat-exchange device (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (100) and an off gas channel (110) through which the off gas discharged from the fuel cell flows. A condensation promoting unit for promoting condensation is arranged around a portion at which freezing causes a problem.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensation promoting unit is arranged around portion at freezing causes problem, the problem caused due freezing is suppressed while increasing the electric power generation efficiency and reliability of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100)    Thin portion (40)    Buffer (51)    Heater (61)    Off gas channel (110)
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion secondary battery (101) is charged such that the state of charge (SOC) is set to excess that is higher than target SOC at or lower than SOC. The battery is discharged such that the SOC is set to the target SOC after the excess charging. The SOC of the battery is maintained to the target SOC.    USE - Charging maintenance method of lithium ion secondary battery of battery system mounted on vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity drop of a battery can be suppressed appropriately, such that the battery can prevent that a metal ion elutes from the positive active material particle in an electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) battery-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating charging holding process of the battery.(Drawing includes the non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has an electrolyte and electrode assembly (26) that is located at one end of a fuel stack (12), and a separator (28) that is located on other end of fuel stack in lamination direction. A fuel gas supply to fuel gas channel is regulated by a terminal separator (84) which is located adjacent to electrode and electrolyte assembly, to permit oxidizing agent gas to oxidizing agent gas channel without locating a fuel gas supply hole (38). A load relaxation element (86) which is made of ceramics is located adjacent to separator.    USE - Fuel cell module for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte and electrode assembly, and separator and load relaxation element that are arranged adjacently at ends of fuel stack in lamination direction, fuel gas supply into fuel gas channel is regulated and the fuel gas is not wasted, and the load of the lamination direction is relieved. Thus the consumption of fuel gas is reduced and the fuel gas is efficiently supplied, and the electrode and electrolyte assembly is prevented from damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Electrolyte and electrode assembly (26)    Separator (28)    Fuel gas supply hole (38)    Terminal separator (84)    Load relaxation element (86)
NOVELTY - A cap (31) has external terminal (31a). Electroconductive film-like material (32) is distributed to side faces power generation element. A valve (33) is arranged between cap and film-like material. A thermal expansible material (34) is arranged between valve and film-like material. The film-like material and valve are joined in conductive state in predetermined position, when thermal expansible material expands for predetermined magnification factor, joint between film-like material and valve is broken to interrupt conduction between conductive film-like material and valve.    USE - Assembly sealant used for battery (claimed) used in electronic devices and vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camcorder, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly sealant used in the battery has high capacity, high output characteristic and the abnormality inside the batter can be detected easily. The sealant can reliably stop the charging and discharging of the battery when the problem occurs in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the assembly sealant.    Cap (31)    External terminal (31a)    Electroconductive film-like material (32)    Valve (33)    Thermal expansible material (34)
NOVELTY - An anode-side catalyst composition contains a catalyst containing catalyst particles supported on an electroconductive material, and an ion exchange resin. The catalyst particles comprise metal, metal oxide, partially oxidized metal or their mixture having less oxygen reduction ability and water electrolysis overpotential than platinum, and capable of oxidizing hydrogen.    USE - Catalyst composition is used for catalyst layer of membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst composition economically provides fuel cell with improved degradation prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing photovoltaic panels (1) positioned on a surface exposed to sunlight. A charge controller (5) is allowed to check the battery's power level, load consumption and amount of electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels. The generated electric current is stored in battery (11). The stored energy is utilized by the surveillance camera (7). A wireless energy transmitter (15) is allowed to transmit the energy generated by panel. The transmitted energy is received by a wireless energy receiver (16), and applied to camera.    USE - Method for providing solar power to surveillance camera from photovoltaic panel mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The transmitted energy is received by the wireless energy receiver. Hence the solar power can be provided to the surveillance camera efficiently. The safety of the system can be improved. The interconnection of wireless energy transmitter with respect to the solar power unit can be facilitated. The accumulation of dust in wire harness can be prevented. The power loss can be reduced. The damage to solar cell can be prevented. The surveillance camera can be protected from damage due to voltage variation and high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic apparatus; and    (2) system for generating and directing electricity generated by photovoltaic panel to load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for providing solar power to surveillance camera.    Photovoltaic panel (1)    Charge controller (5)    Surveillance camera (7)    Battery (11)    Wireless energy transmitter (15)    Wireless energy receiver (16)
NOVELTY - The recovery and harvesting device has movable propeller blades (13) which are connected to propeller blade axes, and are mounted inside the cascaded modular section of pipe (11). The microgenerators (17) are attached to movable propeller blades, and produce electricity when movable propeller blades are moved by wind or fluid (16) that enters cascaded modular section. The axes, blades and pipe are made of highly durable polymer, fiberglass, metal or wheat-grass.    USE - Recovery and harvesting device for wind and fluid energy used in moving vehicle e.g. car, bus, truck, train or moving object.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a device with modular and scalable design, and allows wind or fluid to pass through the cascaded section since cascaded section is stationary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for energy recovery and harvesting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of energy recovery module in open mode.    Pipe (11)    Propeller blades (13)    U-shaped groove (15)    Wind or fluid (16)    Microgenerators (17)
NOVELTY - A porous sheet is manufactured by preparing dispersion liquid by mixing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene particles, water, surfactant and thickener and dispersing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene particle to water, applying dispersion liquid on film and forming application layer of dispersion liquid, baking application layer, and peeling film.    USE - Manufacture of porous sheet for adsorption conveyance material and fuel cell potable water collection membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains porous sheet which has outstanding surface smoothness and air permeability, and high strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a porous sheet.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a volume change unit that increases the relative displacement amount of cylinder piston, to increase the internal volume of a container (20). The pure hydrogen gas is passed inside the inner chamber (24) of the container (20), to compensate the expansion timing of internal volume of the container (20). Air is passed inside the container (20), for diluting the pure hydrogen gas using air.    USE - Hydrogen gas dilution apparatus for fuel cell electric power generation system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Outflow of pure hydrogen gas can be prevented reliably, since the pressure inside the container is maintained same as the atmospheric pressure. The size of the apparatus can be reduced, by using a simple arrangement. The expansion in the internal volume of the container can be adjusted, without the need for measuring the internal pressure of tank and calculation of gas flow rate. The density of pure hydrogen gas and air can be adjusted easily, so that reliability of the inspection precision of the gas detection sensor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas dilution method; and    (2) inspection method of gas detection sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen gas dilution apparatus.    Containers (10,20)    Inner chamber (24)    Opening and closing valves (51,53)    Gas emission pipeline (52)    Hydrogen gas dilution apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The material (1) has a porous coating (4) that is applied onto a planar carrier substrate and contains ceramic particles (3). A polymeric film (2) is designed as the carrier substrate. The carrier substrate has a perforation comprising multiple round holes that are arranged at regular intervals. The perforation is covered by the porous coating on one of sides of the carrier substrate. The particles are connected with each other by binder (5) containing silane or fluorine-containing polymer such as polyvinylidene fluoride or polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro-propylene.    USE - Ceramic composite material for isolating an anode in relation to a cathode in an electro-chemical cell i.e. lithium secondary battery, of a vehicle e.g. full electric car, hybrid car and electrical two-wheeler. Can also be used for a portable electronic device e.g. laptop, camera and mobile telephone, and a portable electric power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier substrate has the perforation comprising multiple round holes that are arranged at regular intervals, where the perforation is covered by the porous coating on one of sides of the carrier substrate, so that the thermal stability and mechanical stability are improved without increasing the thickness of the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing ceramic composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of ceramic composite material.    Ceramic composite material (1)    Polymeric film (2)    Ceramic particles (3)    Porous coating (4)    Binder (5)
NOVELTY - The connector (100) has several housings (110) and a retaining bracket (120). The housing has a housing fixing portion (112) positioned by carrying out insertion support fixing by the upper side bracket (121) and the lower side bracket (122) of the retaining bracket. The position where the housing fixing portion is supported in inserted manner, is set movable in the state in which the fixing state of the retaining bracket is released.    USE - Connection connector used for connecting fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell to external measurement apparatus, in fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection ability of the fuel cell can be improved, and the cell voltage monitor for measuring the voltage of each cell is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the connection connector attached to fuel cell.    Connection connector (100)    Housing (110)    Housing fixing portion (112)    Retaining bracket (120)    Upper side bracket (121)    Lower side bracket (122)
NOVELTY - The porous film has heat-resistant resin material covering the inorganic porous material such as glass fiber, ceramic fiber. The heat-resistant resin material consists of polyamide, polyamic acid, or polyimide. The glass fiber is surface treated with silane coupling agent.    USE - Organic-inorganic composite porous film of separator of capacitor and battery (all claimed) such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in mobile phone, electric vehicle, and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The melting of separator frame at high temperature is suppressed and the safety of the separator of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the short-proof property measuring apparatus.    Film sample (1)    Stainless steel cylinder (2)    Spring (3)    Heat-resistant insulation board (4)    Resistance measurement device (5)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material contains spheroidization natural graphite from which fine powder on the surface of particles is removed. The ratio of oxygen atom and carbon atom contained in the spheroidization natural graphite is 1-2.6, measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis. The Raman (R) value of spheroidization natural graphite is 0.04-0.18, measured by Raman spectroscopic analysis.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, portable facsimile, copier, printer, headphone stereo, liquid crystal television, calculator, memory card, tape recorder, timepiece, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using negative electrode material has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has positive electrode which occludes and releases lithium ion, negative electrode and electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device (103) has utility-interconnected inverter (105) for adjusting output electric power, and electric power measurement unit (109) for measuring output electric power. An electric power variation measurement unit (113) measures the variation of electric power at the time of stopping or changing output electric power forcedly before the operation of inverter. A failure judging unit (114) determines electric power measurement unit to be in failure state when measured electric power variation value is in preset range.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for distributed power supply system. Can also be used in solar power generating device, wind power generating device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The failure determination of electric power measurement unit can be performed efficiently by observing the fluctuation in output electric power, such that reliability of the fuel cell power generating device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (103)    Utility-interconnected inverter (105)    Electric power measurement unit (109)    Electric power variation measurement unit (113)    Failure judging unit (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting insulating rod (3b) with front end having electroconductive element (3a), with respect to electrical storage device (1). The internal short circuit is forcedly generated inside the electrical storage device.    USE - Electrical storage device safety evaluation method used in field of research and development of electrical storage device. Uses include but are not limited to evaluate safety of battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium secondary battery, lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor for portable device such as mobile telephone, digital camcorder, digital camera and for hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Exact evaluation with respect to internal short circuit of the electrical storage device can be achieved simply and rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for evaluation jig of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the evaluation jig.    Electrical storage device evaluation jig (1)    Adhesive resin (2)    Evaluation jig (3)    Electroconductive element (3a)    Insulating rod (3b)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a switching circuit (15) that connects a single phase auxiliary machine load (9) between polyphase outputs of inverter (3), and switches phase of connecting point. A detection unit detects unbalanced state of electric power load from inverter side. An adjustment unit adjusts electric power load from inverter side when electric power load exists in unbalanced state to search connecting point of single phase auxiliary machine load. The switching circuit switches the connecting point of single phase auxiliary machine load based on search result.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electric current ripple can be suppressed and the load between each phase can be adjusted easily and accurately while setting the load in the equilibrium state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Inverter (3)    Single phase auxiliary machine load (9)    Alternating current output line (11a-11c)    Switching circuit (15)    Fuel cell power generating device (100)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (11) and negative electrode contain the positive and negative electrode active material layers (11b,12b) and the positive and negative electrode collectors. A polymer layer (13) made of fluororesin and inorganic oxide particle is formed on the surface of negative electrode active material layer. A lithium ionic-permeability insulating layer is formed between the positive and negative electrodes. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - The inorganic oxide particle consists of alumina, magnesia, silica, zirconia and titania.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal such as personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, electric tool, vacuum cleaner and robot. Can also be used in assisting electric motor of hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging characteristics and output characteristics of the battery can be improved. The durability of the battery is improved. The safety of the battery at the time of overcharge and generation of the internal short circuit can be ensured. The generation of heat due to overcharge can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (11b)    Negative electrode active material layer (12b)    Polymer layer (13)
NOVELTY - The system has float switch (25) which is positioned over an exit portion (30) at bottom surface of condensed water tank. A cylindrical filter (29) surrounds the exit portion and the float switch of condensed water tank. An exit filter (31) is integrated with the cylindrical filter so as to cover the exit portion of the condensed water tank. The texture of exit filter is finer than the texture of cylindrical filter so that moisture in waste gas is condensed using condensed water collected by the condensed water tank.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the exit filter and the cylindrical filter can be prolonged, the structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified, the dust contained in the condensed water can be removed, and the water level in the condensed water tank can be detected accurately by the float switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical filter of fuel cell system.    Float switch (25)    Cylindrical filter (29)    Exit portion (30)    Exit filter (31)    Packing portion (33)
NOVELTY - The operating electric potential value is increased according to service condition of lithium ion secondary battery, when lower limit (Emin1) of charging state is reduced to new lower limit (Emin2). The upper limit (Emax1) of charging state is reduced to new upper limit (Emax2), when difference ( Delta E) between lower limit and new lower limit of charging state is detected. The new lower limit of charging state is reduced and another lower limit (Emin3) of charging state is set, based on difference between lower limit and new lower limit of charging state.    USE - Control method of all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery can be suppressed, by increasing the state of charging level of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views illustrating the control method of all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery.    Difference between lower limit and new lower limit (Delta E)    Upper limit (Emax1)    New upper limit (Emax2)    Lower limit (Emin1)    New lower limit values (Emin2,Emin3)
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing electrode material in molding surface of molding die so as to mold the electrode precursor. The electrode precursor is maintained with respect to the electrode material in molding surface with higher adhesiveness, when carrying out mold opening of molding die. The electrode precursor is transferred to collector by press molding so as to create electrode layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery electrode of bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of collector can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views explaining the manufacturing process of battery electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a non-aqueous paste by mixing a positive electrode active material with the organic solvent provided in a positive electrode collector (32). The positive electrode active material is mixed with the fusible and binder for producing an aqueous paste. An aqueous medium containing aqueous paste and non-aqueous paste is coated on one active material layer (34) formed on other active material layer (36). The aqueous paste is made of surfactant, non-ionic surfactant and polyvinyl alcohol.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode for lithium ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydrogen battery mounted in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of aqueous paste can be improved and the electroconductivity of positive electrode is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive negative electrode and separator.    Positive electrode collector (32)    Active material layers (34,36)    Negative electrode sheet (40)    Negative electrode collector (42)    Negative electrode active material (44)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has several cells (11) that consist of electrode mailbox (13) having positive electrode and negative electrodes respectively. A conductor wire unit (16) for voltage detection is extended from enamelled wires (14) comprising electrodes connection conductor wire units (15). An electric potential measurement of each electrodes connection conductor wire unit is performed by conductor wire unit.    USE - Battery module mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric potential measurement of each electrodes connection conductor wire unit is performed by conductor wire unit, the number of components of battery module can be reduced with simple wiring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cell (11)    Electrode mailbox (13)    Enamelled wire (14)    Electrodes connection conductor wire unit (15)    Conductor wire unit (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell receives and generates supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. The fuel gas is distributed to the fuel cell through a flow channel. A pressure sensor detects the pressure of gas within the fuel gas flow channel. The correction process for discharging the fuel gas within the flow channel is performed and the output of the pressure sensor is corrected. The fuel gas discharged during the correction process is diluted.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The correction process for discharging the fuel gas within the flow channel is performed efficiently. The discharging of the fuel gas with high concentration outside can be prevented.    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)    Air compressor (21)    Air supply pipe (22)    Injector (34)    Hydrogen tank (35)
NOVELTY - The system has oxidant gas piping system for supplying oxidant gas to fuel cell, and fuel gas piping system for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell. A control apparatus controls supply state of oxidant gas and hydrogen gas to fuel cell, according to electric power generation request. The control apparatus performs air stiochiometry reduction, anode pressure reduction, and increases anode circulating load, when the water balance in fuel cell is less than preset value. The control apparatus recovers water balance after restricting the output of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, and fixed electric power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The drying up of fuel cell in high temperature environment can be suppressed. The reliability of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for recovering water balance by restricting output of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an operating voltage detector (47) that detects the operating voltage of a fuel cell stack (11). An insulation resistance detector (46) detects the insulation resistance value of the fuel cell system. An abnormality determination unit (48) determines the abnormality in insulation resistance, if the value obtained by dividing acquired insulation resistance value with operating voltage of fuel cell stack is less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in insulation resistance can be determined easily with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Insulation resistance detector (46)    Operating voltage detector (47)    Abnormality determination unit (48)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has current collection board (20) provided with output terminal portion (22) for outputting electric power generated by laminated portion (10). An insulation board (30) is arranged between the current collection boards. A pair of end plate (40) is arranged so that the lamination portion and current collection board are pinched. The lamination portion is provided with storage unit (12h) for storing the bus bar (50) and bolt (52) connected to output terminal portion provided in the outer periphery of end plate in lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when external force more than the magnitude permitted by stack case is applied with respect to the case, the short circuit with the output terminal portion and the stack case is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated portion (10)    Storage unit (12h)    Current collection board (20)    Output terminal portion (22)    Insulation board (30)    End plate (40)    Bus bar (50)    Bolt (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has several unit cells equipped with anode gas inlet and anode gas outlet (34). The anode gas outlet is provided with water-repellent plate inserted in a manifold (10), and wire (38) having hydrophilic surface.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water within the unit cell can be smoothly drained to manifold downstream, so that the waste water draining property of the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the manifold of fuel cell stack.    Manifold (10)    Anode gas outlet (34)    Wire (38)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a current collection board (25) that is positioned at both ends of lamination direction of the bipolar type electrode of the electric power generation element. A conductor layer (12a) is arranged between current collection board and resin-made collector at outermost layer of bipolar type electrode. The electrical conductivity of conductor layer is set higher than resin-made collector (11a). The contact resistance between resin-made collector and current collection board is set less than 20 ohm cm 2.    USE - Bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, three-wheeled vehicle, electric train, two-wheeled vehicle such as motorbike, and four-wheeled vehicle such as passenger car, truck, bus and light car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductivity of conductor layer between current collection board and resin-made collector is set higher than resin-made collector such that the contact resistance between current collection board and resin made collector is reduced and distribution of current along surface of electric power generation element is suppressed. Hence deterioration of bipolar secondary battery is suppressed and output characteristics of the bipolar secondary battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery.    Resin-made collector (11a)    Conductor layer (12a)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Current collection board (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (12) has a case accommodated with a fuel cell stack (16) and an electric power converter (17). The fuel cell stack receives supply of reactive gas and generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction. The electric power converter converts the generated electric power. An opening (21) is formed in a position higher than the upper surface of the electric power converter in the case.    USE - Fuel cell module used in fuel cell mounting vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening is formed in the position higher than the upper surface of the electric power converter, the performance decrement of the electric power converter by the hydrogen gas leakage from the fuel cell stack at the time of electric power generation can be suppressed effectively, hence favorable performance of the converter can be maintained and the electrical power can be supplied efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell mounting vehicle.    Fuel cell module (12)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Electric power converter (17)    Case (18)    Opening (21)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material (12) has several porous structures (16). Several granular electroconductivity substances (14) are partially embedded in the porous structures respectively so that granular electroconductivity substances are held at the surface (15) of the positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium ion battery used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery used in portable terminal and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured Positive electrode can be designed easily while improving the stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of positive electrode;    (2) lithium ion battery; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode active material (12)    Granular electroconductivity substance (14)    Surface (15)    Porous structures (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has solid electrolyte layer (3) formed between positive and negative electrode active material layers (1,2) containing positive electrode active material (4) and negative electrode active material respectively. The reaction suppressing portion (6) is formed as interface with respect to high-resistance layer solid electrolyte material (5) which reacts with positive electrode material. The high-resistant layer is formed from mixing ion conductor having lithium ion conductivity and electronic conductivity.    USE - Solid-state battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, personal computer, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high-resistant layer formed from mixing ion conductor having lithium ion and electronic conductivities, is formed by reaction suppressing portion formed as interface with solid electrolyte material. Hence the time-dependent increase in the interfacial resistance of the positive electrode active material and solid electrolyte material can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of electric power generation element of solid-state battery.    Positive electrode material layer (1)    Negative electrode material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode active material (4)    Solid electrolyte material (5)    Reaction suppressing portion (6)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material comprises a complex of lithium niobate and pyrochlore having a crystal structure. The molar ratio of lithium niobate and pyrochlore is 7:3-5:5.    USE - Solid electrolyte material is used in batteries e.g. lithium cells. Uses include but are not limited to personal computers, video cameras, mobile telephones, other communication apparatus, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material has high lithium conductivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves filling non-solvent type conductive resin ink containing electroconductive filler and liquid resin in the molded resin intaglio plate. The plate filled with conductive resin ink is transferred to the substrate (24). The conductive resin ink is hardened. The resin intaglio plate is peeled from the conductive resin films (23A,23B) formed on substrate in which conductive resin ink is hardened.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to electric power generation system, fuel cell vehicle and portable equipment such as portable music player, mobile phone, notebook computer and portable TV.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of separator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the principal portion of separator.    Separator (10)    Conductive resin films (23A,23B)    Substrate (24)    Concave grooves (25A,25B)
NOVELTY - The etching layer (22) containing metal materials on a base material (21) is photo-etched to produce convex-shaped matrix with etching layer. The intaglio-plates (25A,25B) containing silicone resin are molded from convex shaped matrix provided with concave groove. The molded intaglio plate is filled with conductive resin ink (26A,26B) containing electroconductive filler. The convex shaped conductive resin ink is transferred on a substrate (27) to form conductive resin film. The intaglio plate is peeled from the resin ink.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell (both claimed) used in fuel cell electric vehicle and portable electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The molded intaglio plate is filled with conductive resin ink and convex shaped conductive resin ink is transferred on substrate such that the corrosion resistance property is provided on the substrate simply at sufficient precision and mechanical strength of the substrate is improved. The separator is manufactured inexpensively without applying dry process and electric power generation ability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator for full cell; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional views explaining manufacturing process of separator for fuel cell.    Base material (21)    Etching layer (22)    Intaglio plates (25A,25B)    Conductive resin ink (26A,26B)    Substrate (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing 10000 or more single wall carbon nanotubes and dispersing the carbon nanotube in a solvent. A carbon nanotube deposited structure is formed on a filter by filtering the dispersion through the filter under reduced pressure. The formed carbon nanotube deposited structure is cleaned using acid and the cleaned carbon nanotube deposited structure is heat-processed at a temperature not less than 400 degrees C.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for electrical double layer capacitor of storage device e.g. lithium secondary battery of vehicle (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the carbon nanotube deposited structure by filtering carbon nanotube dispersed in a solvent under reduced pressure, excellent retentivity and recycling of high quality carbon nanotube from a waste electrode is performed. The manufacture of the electrode is easy and appropriate shape of the electrode is maintained without collapsing. The electrical double layer capacitor has long life and little age-deterioration characteristic. The distributed processing is performed in short time and the performance of the carbon nanotube is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the carbon nanotube manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A buck-boost converter (1) has a cooling pipe (3) that is attached on both surfaces of semiconductor module (2). The high electric potential side semiconductor module (2H) and low electric side potential side semiconductor module (2L) are arranged side by side along cooling pipe. The semiconductor modules (2H,2L) are respectively arranged at front and back sides of vehicle. The semiconductor elements (21) in the semiconductor modules are arranged rather than diodes (22) at front and back sides of vehicle.    USE - Buck-boost converter mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high and low electric potential side semiconductor modules are respectively arranged at front and back sides of vehicle such that the cooling fluid is stagnated in the cooling pipe when distribution of cooling fluid is stopped and increase in temperature of the semiconductor module is suppressed. The high electric potential side semiconductor module and low electric side potential side semiconductor module are arranged side by side along cooling pipe such that the heat dissipation is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the buck-booster converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Buck-boost converter (1)    Semiconductor module (2)    High electric potential side semiconductor module (2H)    Low electric side potential side semiconductor module (2L)    Cooling pipe (3)    Semiconductor element (21)    Diode (22)
NOVELTY - The cooling fluid circuit (12) cools the fuel cell stack (10) mounted in the fuel cell vehicle. The blocking structures (20a,20b) are installed for electrically blocking the cooling fluid circuit. The control process for electrically blocking the cooling fluid circuit is performed, when the vehicle-collision process is detected by electronic control unit (40) from sensors installed in the fuel cell vehicle. The coolant pump (14) for circulating the cooling fluid is stopped based on electrically blocking process of cooling fluid circuit.    USE - Cooling device for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control process for electrically blocking the cooling fluid circuit is performed, when vehicle-collision process is detected from sensors installed in fuel cell vehicle. Hence the value of insulation resistance is increased reliably by cooling fluid during collision of fuel cell vehicle mounted with fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cooling fluid circuit (12)    Coolant pump (14)    Blocking structures (20a,20b)    Electronic control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing battery (1) through which direct current power is supplied to the inverter (3) which drives electric motor (2). A charging connector (8) is extended from node between capacitor and the battery. The capacitor is connected in parallel between the battery and the inverter. A charging cable (10) is connected between the charging connectors of vehicles (EV1,EV2) so that power is supplied from the battery (8) of vehicle (EV1) to charging connector of vehicle (EV2).    USE - Vehicle-to-vehicle charging method of electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power stored in battery of one vehicle can be transferred to another vehicle through the charging cable, according to the voltage difference between the batteries and operation of the inverter can be stabilized without ensuring the distance between the inverter and capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cable for vehicle-to-vehicle charging; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-to-vehicle charging system.    Battery (1)    Electric motor (2)    Inverter (3)    Charging connector (8)    Charging cable (10)    Vehicles (EV1,EV2)
NOVELTY - The machine has medium path (72) through which medium flow out into end surface (34) in direction aligned with rotation axis of rotor (3) on providing rotor along direction which intersects the rotation axis (X1) and medium. The wall (100) is provided along peripheral surface side of stator (2) from outflow opening (75) with respect to radial direction which interests with rotation axis.    USE - Rotary electric machine for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wall suppresses the penetration of oil between internal peripheral surface of stator and outer peripheral surface of rotor, the rotation efficiency is improved. The stirring loss of oil accompanying rotation of rotor can be suppressed and heat generation by oil acting as dragging resistance can be suppressed. Therefore, the motor torque is improved and deterioration of motor efficiency is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the rotary electric machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stator (2)    Rotor (3)    End surface (34)    Medium path (72)    Outflow opening (75)    Wall (100)    Rotation axis (X1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (101) has converter (104) to convert direct current (DC) input voltage into preset DC voltage, and inverter (106) that converts the output voltage of the converter into alternating current. A detection unit (109) detects the alternating voltage of main-electric-power system (102) connected to the apparatus by single-phase wire. A control unit (110) adjusts the output voltage of the converter based on detection result, so that difference of output voltage of converter and voltage of main-electric-power system exists in preset range.    USE - Utility-interconnected inverter apparatus such as gas-engine electric power generation apparatus or solar power generation device for refrigerator and air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion efficiency of the utility-interconnected inverter apparatus can be improved reliably. The switching loss of inverter can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the utility-interconnected inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Utility-interconnected inverter apparatus (101)    Main-electric power system (102)    Voltage rise converter (104)    Inverter (106)    System voltage detection unit (109)    Control unit (110)
NOVELTY - The motor has several permanent magnets (30) arranged at intervals on accommodation hole formed along circumferential direction of rotor core. A stator with coil is arranged opposite to surrounding surface of the rotor (22). A fin (65) is arranged on an end surface board (60) so as to overlap with permanent magnet along axial direction of rotor.    USE - Electric motor for vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fin is arranged on end surface board so as to overlap with permanent magnet along axial direction of rotor, the heat emitted from permanent magnet can be thermally radiated. The permanent magnet and coil can be cooled easily by the simple structure of electric motor. Since the weight of the end surface board and rotor core are reduced, the size of electric motor can be reduced and the efficiency of the electric motor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the end surface board.    Rotor (22)    Shaft (24)    Permanent magnet (30)    End surface board (60)    Fin (65)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises a rechargeable battery (3) that has a positive terminal (11) and a negative terminal (12). A circuit is connected in parallel with battery terminals for self-discharging the rechargeable battery when a voltage across battery terminals is greater or equal to a preset value. The circuit that has resistance and switching elements connected in series, is integrated with a semiconductor chip (2) on rechargeable battery.    USE - Rechargeable battery assembly of rechargeable battery pack for electric power supply system (both claimed) used in electric and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used in vehicle starter, electric bike, and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rechargeable battery is self-discharged when voltage across battery terminals is greater or equal to preset value, the cell imbalance problem is eliminated. Hence the battery overcharging is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) rechargeable battery pack;    (2) electric power supply system; and    (3) method for charging rechargeable batteries of several assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the rechargeable battery assembly.    Semiconductor chip (2)    Rechargeable battery (3)    Positive terminal (11)    Negative terminal (12)
NOVELTY - The energy store has a guide ring that is positioned between piston (2) and cylinder (1). The gear pairs (4,7) of vehicles are interlocked with gear rack column (6). The transfer gears (9) are connected to upper drive (11) by axles (10). The upper drive and electric motor (14) are connected to multi store central drive. The cylinder is moved after uncoupling the drive of motor. The drive platform (16) that mounts transfer gear (13) is supported by cylinder.    USE - Counter-pressure energy store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the energy store.    Cylinder (1)    Piston (2)    Gear pairs (4,7)    Gear rack column (6)    Transfer gears (9)    Axles (10)    Upper drive (11)    Transfer gear (13)    Electric motor (14)    Drive platform (16)
NOVELTY - The installation comprises one or more parking modules (M) each defined by a framework structure (11) with a roof (13); energy collectors (2) provided on the roof; at least one circuit connecting the collectors to one or more battery chargers, comprising a first sub-circuit connected to a battery, first inverters and the terminals for the vehicle being recharged, and a second sub-circuit connected via a second inverter to the mains grid; a first connection between the mains grid and first inverters for providing the latter with energy if the collectors are unable to supply insufficient power; and a second connection between the mains grid and second inverter for supplying the grid with excess power left over after the vehicle has been recharged.    USE - For recharging parked electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicles can be recharged using mainly renewable energy, even in the event of a shortage of such energy. Excess energy can be returned to the mains grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the installation.    Pergola (1)    Solar panels (2)    Frame structure (11)    Ridge supports (12, 121)    Roof (13)    Struts (14)    Parking module (M)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises carbon-containing polymer with functional group, zinc precursor, nanometer zinc powder, non-essential auxiliary agent and water, and carbon fiber/zinc oxide/zinc nanometer composite material is obtained by using an in-situ sintering method. The material comprises (wt.%) zinc (5-35), zinc oxide (30-90) and nanometer carbon fiber (5-35). A binding agent is added into the negative electrode material, and uniformly stirred with the de-ionized water and then coated on a fluid collector, and the mixture is dried and pressed to make a zinc negative electrode.    USE - Negative electrode material for zinc nickel secondary battery useful as power batteries of electric automobile or electric tool, and energy storage battery of solar or nuclear (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material can provide zinc nickel battery having favorable circulation performance and long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of negative electrode material comprising:    (A) adding at 0-200 degrees C the carbon-containing polymer, the zinc precursor, the zinc powder and the non-essential auxiliary agent into the water, and uniformly stirring;    (B) dissolving the zinc precursor and the non-essential auxiliary agent in water to dry at 0-250 degrees C, and sintering the mixture in the inert atmosphere of 400-800 degrees C to obtain carbon fiber/zinc oxide/zinc nanometer composite material including (wt.%) the nanometer zinc (5-35), zinc oxide (30-90) and nanometer carbon fiber (5-35); and    (C) adding the binding agent into the carbon fiber/zinc oxide/zinc nanometer composite material, and uniformly stirring with the deionized water on the fluid collector, and drying the mixture and pressing to make a zinc negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The cell has a negative electrode i.e. anode, consisting of lithium titanate, and a positive electrode i.e. cathode. A separator separates the negative electrode from the positive electrode. The negative electrode additionally contains carbon. The positive electrode contains mixing oxide containing elements selected from a group consisting of nickel, manganese and cobalt. The electrodes have an electrode carrier made of aluminum. The electrodes consist of additives made of aluminum or copper chips, graphite or conductive plastics. The separator consists of inorganic material.    USE - Electro-chemical cell for supplying electric current to an electric motor in a hybrid drive system of a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell has the separator for separating the negative electrode from the positive electrode, so that the sufficient capacity of the cell can be maintained even after high number of loading/unloading cycles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining dependence of capacity of an electro-chemical cell with number of loading/unloading cycles.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an energy storage unit (2), which is arranged at a body structure (1) of the vehicle. The body structure has a preset number of receiving elements (3), in which the energy storage unit is arranged in indirect or direct manner. The energy storage unit is tilted or relocated during a collision, particularly a side collision of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle, a gas-powered vehicle, a fuel cell-powered vehicle or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The body structure has a preset number of receiving elements, in which the energy storage unit is arranged in indirect or direct manner, where the energy storage unit is tilted or relocated during a collision, particularly a side collision of the vehicle, and hence ensures improved arrangement of the vehicle in case of collision and prevents damage of the energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a body structure of a vehicle with a movably mounted energy storage unit.    Body structure (1)    Energy storage unit (2)    Receiving elements (3)    Lever arm (4)    Lever arm ends (4.1,4.2)
NOVELTY - Lubricant composition comprises a base oil and a fluorine containing compound (I), as an additive in the base oil.    USE - The lubricant composition is useful to apply: on a sliding part with noble metal surface, copper surface or a copper alloy surface; and on an electrical contact point (all claimed). The lubricant composition is useful: e.g. in automotive auxiliary machinery, electrical equipment, construction equipment, industrial machines, audiovisual equipments, breaker, semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, silencer, food-, pharmaceutical-industry, steel, mining, glass and cement industries, chemical-, rubber-, paper-, printing-, wood-industry, textile and clothings; roller-, angular-, thrust-, copper based-, hydrodynamic-, resin-bearings, electric tools, petrol pump, oil pump, exhaust system parts, cooling system, electric fan motor, water pump, compressor, conveyor system, brake system, steering system, fuel cell, throttles, electronically controlled throttles, trolley line, window switch, brake switch and engine start switch.    ADVANTAGE - The lubricant composition exhibits long term abrasion resistance, anticorrosion properties, heat resistance properties, and oxidation stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lubricant composition comprises a base oil and a fluorine containing compound of formula (CF3(CF2)nO(CF2O)p(C2F4O)q(C3F6O)rR1fCONHAr1) (I), as an additive in the base oil.    Ar1 = a 2-benzimidazole group;    R1f = a fluorocarbon group with a carbon number of 1 or 2, CF2O, CF2O4, C3F6O;    n = 0-2; and either    p, q, r = a whole number; or    p+q+r = greater than or equal to 100, where one or two of p, q and r is 0.
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution containing ion of non-precious metal is prepared. Reducing agent and ionic compound essentially containing platinum group element are added to the prepared aqueous solution, heated at 30-100 degrees C, and the alloy microparticles containing platinum group element and non-precious metal element are deposited in the aqueous solution.    USE - Manufacture of alloy microparticles used as catalyst for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, portable device and household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively provides alloy microparticles, by a simple process.
NOVELTY - The turbine generator includes a rotor (1) which is provided with shafts on both sides. The turbine housing surrounds and accommodates a turbine (4). A stator housing (7) has a motor stator accommodating unit (10a) which is formed in the outer periphery of rotor. A first bearing (11) is formed between one shaft, and the inner peripheral of the cylindrical protrusion unit. Holes (27) screw an extrusion bolt (26) together from the exterior of stator housing, and extrude the motor stator between a front-end surface (7a) and the motor stator accommodating unit.    USE - Turbine generator for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves easy assembly operation since the turbine housing is removed while removing the bearing flange from the stator housing when disassembling the turbine generator and taking out the motor stator. Prevents the deformation of the stator housing by the impact given when taking-out of the motor stator since the motor stator is easily extruded to horizontal direction, and is taken out by the action of the extrusion bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the hole with the screw provided in the stator housing.    Rotor (1)    Turbine (4)    Stator housing (7)    Front-end surface (7a)    Motor stator accommodating unit (10a)    First bearing (11)    Extrusion bolt (26)    Holes (27)
NOVELTY - A cover (22) is fixed to rear-end surface of the bearing flange (17), so as to occlude the opening of the flange. A precompression spring (32) is arranged between the cover and ring-shaped outer ring stopper (31) abutted to axial direction outer end surface of rotor (1) of outer ring (20b) comprising the ball bearing (20) by the side of the anti-turbine. The outer ring stopper is precompressed to axial direction outer side end surface of the outer ring by the precompression spring.    USE - Bearing structure of turbine generator mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application of external force on the outer ring is prevented reliably, and safety of the ball bearing is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the ball bearing by the side of ant-turbine.    Rotor (1)    Bearing flange (17)    Ball bearing (20)    Outer ring (20b)    Cover (22)    Outer ring stopper (31)    Precompression spring (32)
NOVELTY - Cylinder head comprises: at least two exhaust gas ducts (4); an exhaust gas collector (2b) collecting exhaust gas from the exhaust gas ducts; a coolant channel (8) around the exhaust gas ducts and the exhaust gas collector; and a thermoelectric element (6') in thermal contact with the exhaust gas duct, exhaust gas collector and coolant channel, where the thermoelectric element is arranged around the periphery of the exhaust gas duct and the exhaust gas collector.    USE - The cylinder head is useful in an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Some or all of the electric power required in the motor vehicle is generated thermoelectrically in a fuel-saving manner, when the motor vehicle uses the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to operate a thermoelectric generator, comprising: extracting electricity from the thermoelectric generator during a normal operating mode; and supplying electricity from the thermoelectric generator during an engine starting mode, where the thermoelectric generator is provided in a cylinder head having multiple exhaust ducts coupled to an exhaust gas collector and the thermoelectric generator is arranged around a periphery of the exhaust ducts and the exhaust gas collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross sections of a four-valve four-cylinder engine having the thermoelectric generator.    Exhaust gas collector part (2b)    Exhaust gas ducts (4)    Thermoelectric elements (6')    Coolant channels (8)    Exhaust gas pipe (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves making resin insulation element (130) to contact with case cover (113), while contacting with electrode terminal portion (120). The insulation resin is injected into terminal penetration holes (113h) of case cover, to form outer side resin structure (135) in a state coupled with inner side resin structure (131) of resin insulation element.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery such as lithium secondary battery used in hybrid car, electric vehicle and battery use apparatus such as hammer drill.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance between case cover and electrode terminal portion is improved efficiently, while reducing manufacturing cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Case cover (113)    Terminal penetration holes (113h)    Electrode terminal portion (120)    Resin insulation element (130)    Inner side resin structure (131)    Outer side resin structure (135)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electric power generation system comprises heat exchanger (140) which heat-exchanges exhaust gas produced by burning combustible gas using external air that passed filter for salt-damage prevention and external air that passed filter for salt-damage prevention, fuel cell stack (110), modifier (120) which modifies fuel gas that is supplied to fuel cell, blower (130) which takes in external air that is supplied to modifier through external air suction path, and filter for salt-damage prevention which is attached to external air suction path.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric power generation system suppresses arising of stress corrosion cracking in heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell electric power generation system comprises heat exchanger (140) which heat-exchanges exhaust gas produced by burning combustible gas using external air that passed filter for salt-damage prevention and external air that passed filter for salt-damage prevention, fuel cell stack (110), modifier (120) which modifies fuel gas that is supplied to fuel cell, blower (130) which takes in external air that is supplied to modifier through external air suction path, and filter for salt-damage prevention which is attached to external air suction path. The modifier is heated up by burning combustible gas using external air which passed filter for salt-damage prevention. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell electric power generation.    Housing (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Modifier (120)    Blower (130)    Heat exchanger (140)
NOVELTY - The bipolar secondary battery has positive/negative electrode active material layers formed in both surfaces of a collector. The peripheral portion of bipolar type electrode and resin-made separator (50i) is joined through a seal portion. The seal portion and separator are attached by heating below the phase transition temperature of temperature-responsive polymer gel (53i) which carries out phase transition from swelling state to contracted state.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle such as motor bike, three-wheeled vehicle, and four-wheeled vehicle such as passenger car, truck, bus, light car, motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The stress and heat shrink of the separator can be suppressed effectively, the movement of lithium ion between the electrodes can be blocked, the reliability of bipolar battery is excellent, and the distortion in internal short circuit of battery resulting from heat shrink of separator can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional schematic view of the separator along surface direction and thickness direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (50i)    Main material (51i)    Temperature-responsive polymer gel (53i)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion electrode is manufactured by slurrying process which mixes, disperses and aggregates catalyst and water repellent in dispersion medium and forms slurry, and filtration process which suction-filters slurry with relatively large average particle diameter from other surface side of electrode base material (11) and forms catalyst layer (12) after deploying slurry on one surface of electrode base material with pair of surface.    USE - Manufacture of gas diffusion electrode for fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used for fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides gas diffusion electrode with high gas diffusion property and smooth surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas diffusion electrode is manufactured by slurrying process which mixes, disperses and aggregates catalyst and water repellent in dispersion medium and forms slurry, and filtration process which suction-filters slurry with relatively large average particle diameter from other surface side of electrode base material (11) and forms catalyst layer (12) after deploying slurry on one surface of electrode base material with pair of surface. The slurry with relatively small average particle diameter is deployed on electrode base material after deploying slurry with relatively large average particle diameter on electrode base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the gas diffusion electrode.    Electrode base material (11)    Electrode catalyst layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Catalyst particles (14)    Fluorine resin particle (15)
NOVELTY - The thermo-element module has a thermo-element (30) joined to a lamination electrode (32) through a brazing filler metal. The lamination electrode is joined to the substrate (40,41) through a brazing filler metal. The substrate connected with a heat exchanger (22) is joined to the electroconductive element joining electrode (32a), insulation element (32b) and electroconductive substrate joining element (32c). The linear-expansion difference of element joining electrode and substrate joining element is equal with respect to bending stress applied to insulation element.    USE - Thermo-element module of thermo-electric generation apparatus used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and service life of the thermo-electric generation apparatus can be improved, and the electric power generation efficiency of the thermo-electric generation apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    Heat exchanger (22)    Thermo-element (30)    Lamination electrode (32)    Electroconductive element joining electrode (32a)    Insulation element (32b)    Electroconductive substrate joining element (32c)    Substrates (40,41)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly comprises a polymer electrolyte layer (1) and electrode catalyst layers (2,3). At least one cross-sectional surface of layer (2 and/or 3) has a contact with the polymer electrolyte layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for fuel cells (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell used in vehicles and household stationary power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has a high level of power generation performance under a low humidified condition and a high level of production efficiency. The assembly provides an effect of reduction of ionic conductivity due to a better electrical contact between the polymer electrolyte layer and the electrode catalyst layers relative to the case where the assembly is manufactured using a hot press.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte layer (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    Gas diffusion layers (4,5)    Fuel electrode (6)    Air electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A surface of fuel cell plate (210) is coated by forming sol gel mixture including metal oxide modified with at least one functional group to improve adhesion; adding carbon modified with hydrophilic functional group to mixture and form suspension; applying suspension to surface of fuel cell plate; and activating suspension to form porous, hydrophilic, and conductive film on surface of the fuel cell plate.    USE - Method is used for coating a surface of fuel cell plate.    ADVANTAGE - The modified carbon and modified metal oxide improves adhesion between film and surface of fuel cell plate. The modified carbon improves hydrophilicity and conductivity of the coating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell which comprises electrode, bipolar plate proximate to electrode, and film established on bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a coated bipolar plate.    Fuel cell plate (210)    Coating (212)
NOVELTY - The module i.e. light gathering solar cell module (1) has a diffuse reflector (6) reflecting an incident light towards a solar cell (4) i.e. bifacial cell, where the reflector has a corrugated reflecting surface. The reflector is made of a diffuse reflective material. The reflector has continuous V-shaped surfaces (6a), in which each V shape has generally same shape. A ratio between a detector width of the solar cell and a width of the single V-shaped surface that faces the solar cell is 0.4 to 1. The reflector is constructed with a protective layer, a polyester resin layer, and a cover layer.    USE - Solar cell module i.e. light gathering solar cell module and mono-facial solar cell module, for use in a vehicle and outdoor to generate photovoltaic power.    ADVANTAGE - The V-shaped surfaces of the diffuse reflector diffusely reflect the light to increase the amount of light that enters the solar cell among the light interfacially reflected by the surface of sealing part, thus increasing the power generation efficiency of the solar cell module. The solar cell module with the diffuse reflector exhibits the light-use efficiency about 2 percentage higher than a solar cell module with a specular reflector for any incident angle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reflector is constructed with a protective layer, a polyethylene terephthalate layer, a polyester resin layer, and a cover layer and metal substrate. The cover layer is a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate resin and titanium dioxide particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell module.    Light gathering solar cell module (1)    Front surface substrate (2)    Solar cell (4)    Diffuse reflector (6)    V-shaped surfaces (6a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) i.e. car has a controller (18) for generating an acoustic signal based on vehicle operating values, for broadcasting the acoustic signal via a set of audio speakers (19R) during an electric drive mode. The controller generates and broadcasts a canceling signal via another set of audio speakers (19F), where the canceling signal is broadcast in a coordinated manner with the broadcast of the acoustic signal, to cancel an attenuated portion of the acoustic signal within the vehicle interior (12).    USE - Vehicle i.e. car (from drawings) e.g. extended-range electric car, two-mode or plug-in style hybrid electric car (HEV), and fuel cell powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The controller generates and broadcasts the canceling signal in a coordinated manner with the broadcast of the acoustic signal, to cancel the attenuated portion of the acoustic signal within the vehicle interior, thus reducing a passenger-perceptible level of the acoustic signal generated or synthesized aboard the vehicle, and broadcast outside of the vehicle, for signaling or alerting pedestrians to the approach of the vehicle, and hence allowing any desirable sounds emitted by an on- board entertainment system to be broadcast within the vehicle interior with minimal interference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an active noise cancellation (ANC) system for use with a vehicle, comprising a set of speakers    (2) a method for actively canceling a synthesized sound within a vehicle interior of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a vehicle having active noise cancellation (ANC) system.    Vehicle (10)    Vehicle interior (12)    Powertrain (16)    Controller (18)    Sets of audio speakers (19F, 19R)
NOVELTY - The generator has a double-output-shaft permanent magnet generating unit provided with a horizontal shaft. The double-output-shaft permanent magnet generating unit is arranged at a top part of a motor vehicle. A C-shaped lathy impeller is arranged on a housing of an electric motor. A motor impeller is driven by wind for generation of electric power. An air guide system is arranged at the top part of the motor vehicle for guidance of air during movement process of the motor vehicle. A support system is arranged at the top part of the motor vehicle for supporting the electric motor.    USE - Wind power generator for a taxi, train and cargo truck (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator ensures high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive electrolyte contains molecule having salt, and proton donor property or proton acceptor property. The salt comprises anion having functional group which functions as a hydrogen bond donor, and one or more functional groups which function as a hydrogen bond acceptor.    USE - Proton-conductive electrolyte is used for electrochemical cell e.g. fuel cell (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to water electrolysis, hydrohalic acid electrolysis, humidity sensor, gas sensor, lithium ion battery, lithium metal battery, capacitor, dye-sensitized solar cell, liquid crystal material and photoresponsive material.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive electrolyte improves maneuverability of proton.
NOVELTY - A doped-crosslinked fluoride ion multilayer film has 2-40 multilayers, preferably 2-5 multilayers in which at least one layer has chemically-crosslinked net structure, at least one layer has transmitter substance with auxiliary proton and at least one layer has high-valent metal compound. The multilayer is formed by fluoride ion-exchange film. The chemically-crosslinked net structure has 1 or more crosslinking bridges which are chosen from fluorocarbon-containing unit, sulfonyl group-containing unit and triazine unit.    USE - Doped-crosslinked fluoride ion multilayer film .    ADVANTAGE - The doped-crosslinked fluoride ion multilayer film has excellent proton conductivity, stability and chemical performance, and effectively prevents gas permeation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A doped-crosslinked fluoride ion multilayer film has 2-40 multilayers, preferably 2-5 multilayers in which at least one layer has chemically-crosslinked net structure, at least one layer has transmitter substance with auxiliary proton and at least one layer has high-valent metal compound. The multilayer is formed by fluoride ion exchange film. The chemically-crosslinked net structure has 1 or more crosslinking bridges which are chosen from fluorocarbon-containing unit of formula: asterisk-G1-Rf-G2-asterisk, sulfonyl group-containing unit of formula: asterisk-S(=O)2-NH-S(=O)2-asterisk, asterisk-S(=O)2-O-S(=O)2-asterisk or asterisk-S(=O)2-NH-(R)nNH-S(=O)2-asterisk, and triazine unit of formula (I).    G1,G2=CF2 or O;    Rf=2-10C fluorocarbon chain;    R=methylene or fluoromethylene;and    n=0-5.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a vehicle body (1) whose front cover is provided with a battery seat (2) that is placed corresponding to positive and negative electrode positions of a storage battery (3). The storage battery is provided with an electrode lug (4) and fixed with the battery seat through the electrode lug. The storage battery is provided with a handle (31), and a lateral wall of the battery seat is provided with a buffer block i.e. rubber buffer block.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is convenient to install, and fast and convenient to use. The automobile can maintain power supply by quickly exchanging the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric automobile.    Vehicle body (1)    Battery seat (2)    Storage battery (3)    Electrode lug (4)    Handle (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a patterned back electrode (14) having a patterned metal layer and an optionally transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer by screen printing, jet printing, roll-to-roll processing or by depositing through a shadow mask with openings.    USE - Method for making partially transparent photovoltaic cell of photovoltaic module (claimed), used in vehicles or buildings as windows, sun screens, canopies, and roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pattern of the back electrode layer is determined at the same time when the back electrode layer is attached, the complexity and cost of the process are reduced. Since laser scribing is preferred for making grooves having small width, the loss of the photoelectric conversion efficiency is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making partially transparent photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the method for making photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Transparent substrate (11)    Front electrode (12)    Photovoltaic conversion element (13)    Back electrode (14)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has batteries (129,182) that provide main power for a motor (108) to drive a drive train through the output of main power output shaft (120). The wind resistance engines (3,3') have an impeller that is arranged in a housing by a rotating shaft. An air inlet receives the exterior wind resistance airflow and an air outlet located on the housing discharges the air. The wind resistance air flowing into the housing drives the impeller to rotate so as to generate auxiliary power and the impeller outputs the auxiliary power by rotating shaft.    USE - Wind-electricity motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wind resistance airflow is directly received as an auxiliary power for utilization during the traveling of motor vehicle by locating the wind resistance engine on the vehicle, the driving resistance is greatly reduced and the endurance capability for the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of wind-electricity motor vehicle.    Wind resistance engines (3,3')    Motor (108)    Main power output shaft (120)    Wheels of motor vehicle (123)    Batteries (129,182)
NOVELTY - The plug (1) has a valve element (3) integrally connected to a valve body (2). The valve element includes a sealing surface section (6) sealingly placed on a contact edge of a container opening. The valve element includes a connecting part (8), which extends from the sealing surface section radially through an opening i.e. ring segment like slit, in the valve body to a retaining section (10). The retaining section is held on the outer circumference of the valve body. The sealing surface section is held by the connecting part without axial support of the sealing surface section.    USE - Valve plug for use in a double cover for sealing a container opening e.g. filling opening and control opening, of an accumulator i.e. lead-acid battery, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing surface section is held by the connecting part without axial support of the sealing surface section, thus allowing the valve plug to be reliably activated in defined pressure, and reducing adhering of the sealing surface section with the contact edge of the container opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a valve plug screwed in a double cover of a lead-acid battery.    Valve plug (1)    Valve body (2)    Valve element (3)    Sealing surface section (6)    Connecting part (8)    Retaining section (10)
NOVELTY - The system (100) comprises a fuel cell (1). A water circulation path through which water required for driving the fuel cell system circulates. The water circulation path is divided into several blocks at the time of draining and the water in the water circulation path is divided into each block, in the separation mechanism. A drainage channel is connected to each block. A drain valve is provided in the drainage channel.    USE - Fuel cell system for household and business use.    ADVANTAGE - Since only a block to be water drained is water drained among water circulation path, the water filling operation time after water draining operation is shortened and a maintenance is completed more at an early stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water draining 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)    Oxidizing agent gas supply system (2)    Heat exchanger (6)    Hot water storage tank (9)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell (1) and a secondary battery (2) which operates as a voltage source and changes its supply voltage according to a situation. A power converter device (7) converts an electric power of fuel cell and secondary battery to desired power. A monitoring unit (5) acquires the information of secondary battery and output information of power converter device. A control unit (6) controls power converter device on the basis of information acquired by monitoring unit.    USE - Control apparatus used in hybrid powered automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls power converter device based on information acquired by monitoring unit, so that power to load is supplied consistently by instantly switching a direct current (DC)to direct current(DC) converter from a maximum power point tracking operation to an output voltage control operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of Control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Monitoring unit (5)    Control unit (6)    Power converter device (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a separator supplying device to supply a separator (3) into a region of mandrel rows (12a,12b). The mandrel rows are alternatively in a specified direction to form an electrode insertion space by folding a separator in zigzag shape. Several anode and cathode plates (1,2) are simultaneously inserted into an electrode insertion space by the electrode supplying devices (13a,13b) respectively.    USE - Apparatus for stacking inner cell stack of secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium secondary battery for use in digital camera, cellular phone, laptop computer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode and cathode plates are simultaneously inserted into the electrode insertion space formed by folding the separator in zigzag shape, the production time is remarkably reduced, so that the productivity of the secondary battery is increased and the merchantable quality is improved to maximum level by largely reducing the production cost for the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery inner cell stack stacking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the process of preparing cell stack.    Anode plate (1)    Cathode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Secondary battery inner cell stack stacking apparatus (10)    Mandrel rows (12a,12b)    Electrode supplying devices (13a,13b)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material that can react with an electrode active material to form a high-resistance portion, comprises fluorine.    USE - Solid electrolyte material used for an all-solid battery e.g. lithium battery, used for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material synthesizes a solid electrolyte material that contains fluorine, which is able to suppress production of a high-resistance portion at the interface between the solid electrolyte material and an electrode active material, with a simple process at low cost. The solid battery has an excellent durability in usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode element comprising an electrode active material; and the solid electrolyte material;    (2) an all-solid battery comprising a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer that is formed between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer, where at least one of the positive electrode layer, the negative electrode layer and the solid electrolyte layer contains the solid electrolyte material;    (3) manufacturing method for a solid electrolyte material involving adding a fluoride to a material composition that contains a constituent element of the solid electrolyte material; and amorphizing the material composition to which the fluoride has been added.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing slurry. The slurry is filled within a current collector. The current collector is dried to obtain electrode plate. The drying is performed at a temperature in the range of 70-110 degrees C and under a pressure in the range of 0.03-0.09 Mpa.    USE - Method of preparing electrode plate of lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power density of the battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - The FRP tank has a liner (20) and a FRP layer (21) consisting of a hoop layer (24) and the high angle and low angle helical layers (22,23), and a fiber wound at the outer periphery of the liner. The inner side layer (210) of the FRP layer is comprised of the high angle and low angle helical layers that are stacked alternately.    USE - Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tank mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle for storing compressed natural gas, hydrogen gas, etc., as fuel gas. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, building, residential building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The burst intensities at the side portions of the dome shaped portion and the drum portion of the tank can be reconciled, and the flow stress of the liner can be distributed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of FRP tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the FRP layer.    Liner (20)    FRP layer (21)    Helical layers (22,23)    Hoop layer (24)    Inner side layer (210)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating element constant from evaluation function calculated using Monte Carlo method based on frequency characteristics of complex impedance of to-be-measured object. The minimum value of element constant is provided as start value for local search. The frequency of arithmetic processing for extracting the combination of element constant with minimum value is set.    USE - Method for estimating constant value of equivalent circuit of element such as solar cell, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell, primary battery and secondary battery (all claimed) for electronic device. Can also be used in estimating constant value of equivalent circuit of amplifier circuit, operational amplifier and switched mode power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the frequency of arithmetic processing for extracting the combination of element constant with minimum value is set, the computational load of the measurement system can be reduced and convenience of the user can be improved. The constant value of equivalent circuit can be estimated precisely and characteristic measurement can be performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) characteristic measuring method;    (2) apparatus for estimating constant value of equivalent circuit of element;    (3) characteristic measuring apparatus;    (4) program for estimating constant value of equivalent circuit of element; and    (5) characteristic measurement program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining process for estimating constant value of equivalent circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary storage apparatus (122) has a capacitor (120) connected in parallel with a battery (100), and a power consumption circuit (140) that consumes electric power stored in capacitor. A power demand/supply state switching device (130) operates power consumption circuit by switching between power demand/supply permissive state and prohibition state based on voltage of capacitor and terminal voltage of electromagnetic motor (54) of main electrical storage apparatus (116).    USE - Electric power system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By operating the power consumption circuit based on voltage of capacitor of auxiliary storage apparatus and terminal voltage of electromagnetic motor of main electrical storage apparatus, electric power conservation can be realized while the burden on main electrical storage apparatus can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electromagnetic motor (54)    Battery (100)    Electrical storage apparatus (116)    Capacitor (120)    Auxiliary storage apparatus (122)    Switching device (130)    Power consumption circuit (140)
NOVELTY - A voltage transformation control unit (115) controls the voltage transformation circuit so that the direct current (DC) voltage output by voltage transformation circuit is set in preset range based on DC voltage output by voltage transformation unit (106). A correction unit (116) corrects the control signal of voltage transformation circuit, so that the ripple of the DC voltage output by voltage transformation unit is set to be small according to variation in electric current input into voltage transformation unit.    USE - Inverter apparatus for fuel cell power generating device, solar power generation device, wind power generator etc.    ADVANTAGE - An inverter apparatus that ensures high power production and conversion efficiency for a quality AC waveform using simple procedures can be easily provided, while improving versatility. The control processing load can be set to be small, as the correction period of control signal of voltage transformation control unit is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of the inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter apparatus (102)    Electric power generating apparatus (103)    Voltage transformation unit (106)    Voltage transformation control unit (115)    Correction unit (116)
NOVELTY - The measurement units measure lifetime of electric power generation unit (10) and waste heat-recovery unit (20) respectively. A control unit (41) compares lifetime signal from specific lifetime period showing lifetime of electric power generation unit and specific measurement unit. A control unit (51) compares lifetime signal from different lifetime period showing lifetime of recovery unit and measurement unit. The lifetime attainment advance report signal showing earlier lifetime attainment report signal for preset period, is output to alerting unit (33).    USE - Electric power generating apparatus e.g. fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generating apparatus does not carrying out operation after reaching lifetime attainment period, can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (10)    Waste heat-recovery unit (20)    Display unit (32)    Alerting unit (33)    Control units (41,51)
NOVELTY - A condensed water tank (25) stores condensed water obtained from off gas discharged from fuel cell (1) and waste gas emitted by combustion with fuel treating apparatus (2). A pump (24) sends condensed water from condensed water tank to cooling water tank (23) through water supply tube (15). The ion exchange resin (26) arranged in the middle of water supply tube, is made to process condensed water from condensed water tank. The condensed water flowing between condensed water tank and ion exchange resin, is cooled and then sent to ion exchange resin.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The reproduction of various organisms in condensed water and deterioration of ion exchange resin can be suppressed. The durability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel treating apparatus (2)    Water supply tube (15)    Cooling water tank (23)    Pump (24)    Condensed water tank (25)    Ion exchange resin (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing water repellent process layer (11) with respect to surface of protective layer (33). A catalyst component (32a) is sprayed respectively in electrolytic membrane outer peripheral side unit (31a) with respect to side adjacent to protective layer such that catalyst layer (32) is formed.    USE - Catalyst layer formation method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst component is sprayed with respect to side adjacent to protective layer such that catalyst layer is formed, the insulation function of protective layer is not impaired and the productivity of catalyst layer can be improved without requiring any cleaning process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating catalyst layer formation process of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Water repellent process layer (11)    Electrolytic membrane outer peripheral side unit (31a)    Catalyst layer (32)    Catalyst component (32a)    Protective layer (33)
NOVELTY - The battery system has an exterior case (30) for accommodating several battery units (3) comprising several battery cells (1). A battery block (9) is formed by arranging several battery units along horizontal direction, and fixed to an exterior case. A reinforcement pipe (7) is positioned between adjacent battery blocks, by fixing to the upper portion of each battery unit of battery block on both sides.    USE - Battery system for vehicle e.g. hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A battery system having reduced weight and improved vibration-resistant characteristics and service lifetime can be easily provided, while decreasing temperature difference of a battery unit, and ensuring high productivity. Fixing of reinforcement pipe to each battery unit can be reliably performed using simple procedures, without the need of reinforcing end plate. Uniform cooling of upstream and downstream battery units can be efficiently performed, while effectively preventing thermal runaway of battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the internal structure of battery system for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Battery unit (3)    Reinforcement pipe (7)    Battery block (9)    Exterior case (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has catalyst layer (2') that is formed in peripheral area (2'b) which is area outside the position corresponding to the opening (71a), and center area (2'a) which is area inside the position corresponding to opening. A slit (6'a) is formed in position corresponding to area of outer side rather than position corresponding to the peripheral area, or peripheral area of catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer is also formed in peripheral area which is area outside position corresponding to opening, so that gas can be provided in catalyst layer effectively. Hence, electric power generation area can be extended, and electric power generation performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst layer (2')    Center area (2'a)    Peripheral area (2'b)    Slit (6'a)    Fuel cell (10)    Opening (71a)
NOVELTY - The stack has rod-shaped external restricted shafts (50,60,70,80) arranged at the notch portions (31-34) provided in the four rectangular shaped corners of a fuel cell (30) along the lamination direction. The fuel cell is laminated by inclination portions (36-39) formed in four corners of lamination direction. The inclination portions are contacted with the external restricted shafts in the inclined surfaces (52,62,72,82), respectively.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer fuel cell stack, direct methanol fuel cell stack and phosphoric acid fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position shifting and destruction of fuel cell due to an impact of large acceleration, can be suppressed reliably. The fuel cell stack can be manufactured easily, and the manufacturing cost and weight of the fuel cell stack are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (30)    Notch portions (31-34)    Inclination portions (36-39)    Rod-shaped external restricted shafts (50,60,70,80)    Inclined surfaces (52,62,72,82)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has current collection boards (101,102) that are arranged in opposite direction, and are arranged at both ends of bipolar type electrode of electric power generation element (40). An adjustment unit (50) adjusts the contact area of bipolar type electrode and the current collection board according to the temperature of electric power generation element. A cladding material (103) is provided for enclosing the electric power generation element, current collection board and the adjustment unit.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery e.g. bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery of assembled battery for vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance of bipolar type electrode and the current collection board can be increased when the temperature in battery is more than preset temperature. Since the temperature rise of battery is suppressed, the stopping of function of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar secondary battery.    Electric power generation element (40)    Adjustment unit (50)    Bipolar secondary battery (100)    Current collection boards (101,102)    Cladding material (103)
NOVELTY - The system has battery block that is formed by laminating several battery cells (1) and gas exhaust port (12) is formed in the end surface (10). A separator (15) is arranged between the battery cells. An elastic packing is formed between the end surface of the battery cell and the gas emission duct (6) that is formed opposing the end surface, and is connected to separator with the fitting structure.    USE - Battery system for hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position reliability of the elastic packing is improved and the leakage of gas discharged from the battery cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Gas emission duct (6)    End surface (10)    Gas exhaust port (12)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - The system (SY) has lithium ion secondary battery having electric power generation element containing separator which is positioned between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The non-aqueous type electrolyte solution and lithium salt are impregnated into electric power generation element. The electrolyte solution is vibrated by electrolyte solution vibration excitation unit (180).    USE - Battery system for hybrid electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The performance efficiency of battery system can be improved and favorable vehicle running performance can be obtained for long period of time. The occurrence of non-uniformity of concentration of lithium salt can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of hybrid electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    Assembled battery (120)    Control unit (130)    Electrolyte solution vibration excitation unit (180)    Battery system (SY)
NOVELTY - The unit (10) has air supply flow path (21) that is integrally provided with dilution chamber (17) which dilutes hydrogen off gas discharged from fuel cell (1) with waste air (50) introduced from air discharge flow path (40). The air discharge flow path and dilution chamber are adjoined on both sides of partition (44).    USE - Reactive-gas supply discharge unit e.g. air supply discharge unit for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water frozen within dilution portion of dilution chamber during start up of fuel cell can be thawed immediately. Fuel consumption of fuel cell can be reduced. Cost and size of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air supply discharge unit.    Fuel cell (1)    Air supply discharge unit (10)    Dilution chamber (17)    Air supply flow path (21)    Air discharge flow path (40)    Partition (44)    Waste air (50)
NOVELTY - The dilution device (22) has a stopper (90) which fastens a pipe or an electric wire on the outer surface of a case (70), that is formed in the outer surface at the side of the diluent gas space of the case. The diluent gas space has a diluent gas flow path through which diluent gas flows towards the oxidation off gas emission opening (84) from gas inlet (83).    USE - Dilution device of fuel gas used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell vehicle, motor vehicle, etc. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, buildings such as residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The interference with the surroundings of the pipe and the wire can be prevented, so that generation of gas leakage, earth leakage, etc., can be prevented, while preventing failure of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic explanatory view of the dilution device.    Dilution device (22)    Case (70)    Oxidation off gas inlet (83)    Oxidation off gas emission opening (84)    Stopper (90)
NOVELTY - The battery pack is provided with a foldable handle (3) and a case (4). The case has a charging connector and a discharging connector (12) for charging and discharging the battery respectively. A connector cover (8) is arranged to open or close the opening portion of the charging connector. The connector cover is set in closed position, when the foldable handle is in folded position.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electrically driven vehicle e.g. electric motorcycle and power assistant bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector cover is set in closed position, when foldable handle is in folded position, the opening portion of charging connector is closed. Hence the contact failure of charging connector by water and foreign material is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foldable handle (3)    Case (4)    Connector cover (8)    Discharging connector (12)    Connection arm (32)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has butterfly valve (340) that is provided in gas supply system and waste gas discharge system to respectively adjust the flow of gas. The waste gas discharge system is provided with piston cylinder (350) provided between fuel cell and butterfly valve, such that maximum static friction force between piston and cylinder of piston cylinder is equal to gravity of piston.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Lack of hydrogen in anode can be suppressed when supply amount of cathode gas is reduced before electric power generation stop of fuel cell, so that deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed. Reliability of fuel cell system can be improved. Size and cost of 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)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Air compressor (310)    Butterfly valve (340)    Piston cylinder (350)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The device (101) has a voltage rise converter (105) which rises the voltage of direct current (DC) power generated by fuel cell. An inverter (106) converts the DC power of high voltage raised by voltage rise converter into alternating current (AC) current for carrying utility-interconnected system to mains-electric power system (102). A surplus electric power consumption unit parallelly provided in output side of voltage rise converter with the inverter, consumes surplus electric power from the fuel cell (104).    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surplus electric power consumption unit sets the high voltage after raising the voltage, the input electric current of surplus electric power consumption unit is made small. The abnormal heat generation at the electrical connection portion and the fear of ignition are reduced such that the safety of fuel cell power generating device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (101)    Mains-electric power system (102)    Fuel cell (104)    Voltage rise converter (105)    Inverter (106)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a separator arranged at vicinity of polygonal laminate-film exterior element (2). A negative electrode external terminal (4) made of copper or copper alloy to form nickel plating, is connected to a positive electrode external terminal (3) made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and connected to negative electrode. A sheet-like negative electrode is arranged at outer periphery edge of exterior element and connected to positive electrode such that the ratio between electrical resistance values of external terminals is in the range of 0.9-1.1.    USE - Laminated type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in reliability of the laminated type battery due to the difference of materials of positive electrode external terminal and negative electrode external terminal can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated type battery.    Laminated type battery (1)    Laminate-film exterior element (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has end plate (20) that is arranged at anode side edge portion of fuel cell laminated structure (14). The side and upper surfaces of the end plate are covered by a heat insulation structure (24). An insulator (18) is arranged along an end of the laminated structure.    USE - Fuel cell stack for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of temperature at both ends of the fuel cell stack can be avoided while the operation of the fuel cell stack is stopped, by providing the heat insulation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell laminated structure (14)    Insulator (18)    End plate (20)    Heat insulation structure (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter output voltage detection unit (18) that detects the output DC voltage of DC-DC converter (12). An operation control unit (19) controls the fuel cell (11), DC-DC converter and inverter (13). A circuit breaker (14) is disconnected when the detected output DC voltage of DC-DC converter is less than preset voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit breaker is disconnected when the detected output DC voltage of DC-DC converter is less than preset voltage value. Hence the flow of reverse current to inverter can be prevented. The destruction of inverter can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    DC-DC converter (12)    Inverter (13)    Circuit breaker (14)    DC-DC converter output voltage detection unit (18)    Operation control unit (19)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has fuel cell (31) including anhydrous electrolyte that contains trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and diethyl methylamine, anode and cathode containing platinum. The electrolyte has proton-conductivity on anhydrous conditions. A water removal device (74) performs poisoning suppression process for removing water existing around the cathode and suppressing poisoning of the cathode by water.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the poisoning of the cathode can be suppressed, the activity fall of cathode can be suppressed and fall of electric power generation performance can be suppressed.    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 system (20)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Fuel cell (31)    Water removal device (74)    Heater (75)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has a resin-made handle (100) provided with several hollow portions (1010) arranged inside the elongated handle main structure by predetermined space. A reducing thickness portion is formed in the inner surface of handle main structure that faces the hollow portion.    USE - Pack battery for use as power supply for electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric tool, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A pack battery that ensures high safety to user with respect to periphery of handle can be easily provided at low cost, while effectively preventing exposure of contents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural views of pack battery.    Exterior case (10)    Handle (100)    Hollow portion (1010)    Tearing groove (1020)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has insulation board (13) that is provided in duplication element (12c) with which the external connection terminal (12b) of a pair of bus-bar (12) overlaps mutually. The external connection terminal of a pair of bus-bar is mutually fixed to insulation board while capacitor element (11) and a pair of bus-bar are connected.    USE - Cast mold type capacitor used for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in inverter circuit for motor drive of motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle, filter, snubber, various electronic devices, electric equipments, and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Position accuracy of connecting terminal to external apparatus can be improved by ensuring insulation distance between bus-bars of different polarity without requiring materials. Productivity of capacitor can be improved by reducing manufacturing processes. Cost of capacitor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective and sectional views of the cast mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (11)    Bus-bar (12)    External connection terminal (12b)    Duplication element (12c)    Insulation board (13)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (30) formed from fuel cell stacks in fluid communication with the water reservoir. The hydrogen and oxygen paths receive and transport the pure hydrogen and oxygen to hydrogen and oxygen outlets (166, 176) in the fuel cell, respectively. The hydrogen and oxygen lines (70,50) receive and transport hydrogen and oxygen away from the fuel cell, respectively. An engine gas interface (80) receives hydrogen and oxygen from respective lines respectively, and introduces the hydrogen and oxygen into the engine intake.    USE - Hydrogen fuel system for internal combustion engine used in automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen fuel assist device is developed for an internal combustion engine that economically and efficiently produces hydrogen as needed, and minimizes the safety hazard of inadvertent hydrogen combustion when the engine is not running. The hydrogen and oxygen is extracted from water, and the hydrogen gas is separated from the oxygen gas, thus reducing the risk of inadvertent combustion or explosion of the hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for providing hydrogen fuel to internal combustion engine used with automotive vehicle such as semi tractor trailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen fuel system.    Hydrogen fuel system (10)    Fuel cell (30)    Hydrogen and oxygen lines (70,50)    Engine gas interface (80)    Hydrogen and oxygen outlets (166, 176)
NOVELTY - The device is designed such that an inert mass is arranged within a region of electrical coils (2, 3) that are movable in horizontal direction (B). The electrical coils are movable relative to homogeneous magnetic field (4) by the inert mass that is designed as a metal object (1). An electrical voltage (Uind) is induced in the electrical coils by relative movement between the electrical coils and the magnetic field and/or the metal object and the magnetic field. The relative movement is excited by longitudinal and/or lateral acceleration of a vehicle.    USE - Energy conversion device for use in a vehicle i.e. transport vehicle, for converting kinetic energy of an inert mass into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical coils are movable relative to the homogeneous magnetic field by the inert mass that is designed as the metal object, and the electrical voltage is induced in the electrical coils by the relative movement between the electrical coils and the magnetic field and/or the metal object and the magnetic field, thus ensuring simply developed, weight-optimized energy conversion device. The energy conversion device avoids utilization of mobile mechanical components, thus reducing maintenance cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy conservation device.    Horizontal direction (B)    Electrical voltage (Uind)    Metal object (1)    Electrical coils (2, 3)    Homogeneous magnetic field (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a measuring and evaluation device for measuring partial voltages (U1, U2) of a whole voltage (U) of thermoelectric segments (2, 3) of a thermoelectric generator system during operation of the generator system. The measuring and evaluation device compares the partial voltages with each other based on a comparison measure. The measuring and evaluation device diagnoses an error when deviation of the comparison measure from a standard value exceeds a preset threshold value, where the standard value represents normal operation of the generator system.    USE - Diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a thermoelectric generator system that is utilized in a motor vehicle for producing electricity from thermal energy of exhaust gas flow of an engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The measuring and evaluation device diagnoses the error when deviation of the comparison measure from the standard value exceeds the preset threshold value, where the standard value represents normal operation of the generator system, thus detecting error conditions e.g. electrical power loss in the segment, developed during operation of the generator system in a simple, efficient and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing a thermoelectric generator system in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a thermoelectric generator system in a motor vehicle.    Whole voltage (U)    Partial voltages (U1, U2)    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Thermoelectric segments (2, 3)    Exhaust pipe (4)
NOVELTY - An input unit (2) inputs driving performance containing distance generated when electric vehicle is driven about preset distance. The petrol cost with respect to petrol consumption amount is calculated from vehicle model and driving performance. The usage-rights restriction cancellation charge of fuel cell, is calculated using computing equation corresponding to driving performance and type of fuel cell. The data extending calculated usage-rights restriction cancellation charge to preset amount, is generated from purchaser account recorded on purchaser data.    USE - Electric vehicle sales promotion assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The selling price of electric vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle sales promotion assistance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric vehicle sales promotion assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle sales promotion assistance apparatus (1)    Input unit (2)    Arithmetic processing unit (3)    Output unit (4)    Database (5)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell catalyst, comprises nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles comprising a catalyst material (I).    USE - The catalyst is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst: has controllable grain size and surface areas; has lower mass specific area; and maintains higher specific activity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell catalyst, comprises nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles comprising a catalyst material of formula (PtxM(1-x)) (I).    x = 0.3-0.9; and    M = Nb (preferred), Bi, Re, Hf, Cu or Zr.    Provided that: if M is Nb, then x is 0.6-0.9 (preferably 0.7-0.8); if M is Bi, then x is 0.6-0.9 (preferably 0.65-0.75); if M is Re, then x is 0.52-0.9 (preferably 0.52-0.69); if M is Cu, then x is 0.3-0.8 (preferably 0.32-0.42); if M is Hf, then x is 0.65-0.93 (preferably 0.72-0.82); and if M is Zr, then x is 0.6-0.9 (preferably 0.66-0.8). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell catalyst, comprising nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles comprising a catalyst material of formula (Pty(LiF)(1-y)) (II), ((PtaCobM(1)c) (III), (PtaTibQc) (IV), (Ptw(SiO2)((1-w)/3)) (V), (Ptq(ZrO2)((1-q)/3)) (VI), (Ptd(Al2O3)(2(1-d)/5)) (VII), (Ptf(TiSi2)((1-f)/3)) (VIII), (Ptg(TiO2)((1-g)/3)) (IX), (Pt(1-h)(Misch Metal)h) (X) or (Ptj(Co(0.9)Mn(0.1)(j/1.7)(SiO2)((1-j-j/ 1.7)/3)) (XI).    y = 0.3-0.9 (preferably 0.5-0.8);    M(1) = Au, Zr or Ir;    a + b + c = 1;    a = 0.3-0.9;    b = greater than 0.05;    c = greater than 0.05;    Q = C or B;    w = 0.7-0.95;    q = 0.65-0.8;    d = 0.3-0.7;    f = 0.8-0.95;    g = 0.3-0.7;    h = 0.4-0.85; and    j = 0.3-0.6.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode plate (15) comprises an electrode active material layer (15b) containing elemental metal or its oxide arranged on a collector (15a). The negative electrode active material is firmly adhered to the collector through metal oxide or elemental metal.    USE - Negative electrode plate is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, mobile telephones, and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the negative electrode plate has high charging/discharging rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode plate; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode plate (15)    Collector (15a)    Electrode active material layer (15b)
NOVELTY - A stack (10) of liquid acid fuel cells (11) having an acid migration barrier (32) is manufactured by securing a barrier of hydrophobic polymer film to a land region (28) of a separator plate assembly (18) of the fuel cell. The land region extends from an edge of the assembly all or a portion of a distance between the edge and an adjacent flow channel (24) defined within the assembly. The barrier extends away from the adjacent edge of the assembly in a direction away from the flow channel. The assembly is secured adjacent to cathode and anode of the fuel cell.    USE - Method of manufacturing a stack of liquid acid fuel cells having an acid migration barrier. Uses include but are not limited to transportation vehicles, portable power plants, or stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stack of fuel cells having barrier for preventing migration of acid from a fuel cell into an adjacent fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of a stack (10) of liquid acid fuel cells (11) having an acid migration barrier (32) comprises securing a barrier of hydrophobic polymer film to a land region (28) of a separator plate assembly (18) of the fuel cell. The land region extends from an edge of the assembly all or a portion of a distance between the edge and an adjacent flow channel (24) defined within the assembly. The barrier extends across at least a portion of the land region and extends away from the adjacent edge of the assembly in a direction away from the flow channel. The assembly is secured adjacent to cathode and anode of the fuel cell so that the flow channel is adjacent to cathode and anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary, simplified perspective view of a fuel cell having a barrier to acid migration out of the fuel cell.    Stack (10)    Liquid acid fuel cells (11)    Separator plate assembly (18)    Flow channel (24)    Land region (28)    Barrier (32)    Step (34)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has a stack element (43) whose edge portion that is extended along the extending direction. An extending portion (43a) protrudes from the battery module (3). The extending portion of an end plate, a reinforcement element and a stack element is connected with a suspension bracket. The auxiliary equipment (16) is mounted to the battery module side surface in which extending portion of the stack element is provided.    USE - Assembled battery for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary equipment is mounted to the battery module side surface in which extending portion of the stack element is provided, the size of the assembled battery can be reduced. The effective usage of the battery is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery module (3)    Auxiliary equipment (16)    Stack element (43)    Extending portion (43a)
NOVELTY - A consumable component kit comprises a sealed and aseptic culturing vessel, sealed and aseptic chamber(s) for storing liquid nutrient medium, a sample of microbiological material, a sample of nutrient medium for use in feedstock for microbiological material, optionally sample of salts and other components of liquid nutrient medium, and aseptic conduits for connecting the chamber to the culturing vessel and for connecting the culturing vessel to the remainder of a system to enable liquid supply of microbiological material or its product or extract to be utilized by the system.    USE - Consumable component kit used in a system which utilizes liquid culture of microbiological material, particularly continuous monitoring system for water contaminants or bioluminescence, microbial fuel cell system, microorganism production facility, production facility for products produced by microbiological material, biosensor detection system, aquarium or fish farming water quality conditioning system, foodstuff manufacturing facility, and seed stock preparation facility (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Culturing process is not compromised by contamination, i.e. by ingress of unwanted chemical or microbiological material. Aseptic conditions are maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of providing liquid supply of microbiological material or its product or extract including connecting consumable component kit to a system which utilizes liquid culture of microbiological material, arranging the consumable component kit to provide liquid supply of microbiological material or its product or extract, and operating the system to utilize the liquid supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a consumable component kit.    Pouch (12)    Disinfecting filter (18)    Fermentor (22)    Air filter (26)    Residence time tubing system (44)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium- and manganese-containing transition metal oxide as crystalline structure of main crystal phase. The active material contains a suboxide having same oxygen arrangement as transition metal oxide and different elemental composition. The active material further contains tin (IV) oxide. The tin (IV) oxide and suboxide are contained in a state in which their presence is confirmed by diffraction method.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic portable electric power storage apparatus, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high durability and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery, which has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and a nonaqueous ion conductor.
NOVELTY - Producing a palladium-platinum nanostructure, involves contacting palladium nanocrystals with a platinum-containing compound; and reducing the platinum-containing compound with a reducing agent to cause platinum to deposit on the palladium nanocrystal and form platinum nanodendritic branches.    USE - For producing a palladium-platinum nanostructure used in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reducing agent causes platinum to deposit on discrete sites on the surface of the palladium nanocrystal and form nanodendritic branches. Platinum atoms and/or nanoparticles deposit preferentially on the initially deposited platinum nuclei and deposition proceeds along the developing platinum nanodendritic branch rather than uniformly on the palladium nanocrystal seed. The nanodendritic platinum branches of nanostructures extend from multiple sites on the palladium nanocrystal. The nucleation sites for platinum are distributed over the entire surface of the palladium nanocrystal and do not extensively overlap. Truncated octahedral palladium seeds provide multiple nucleation sites for platinum deposition that are spatially separated from each other to avoid overlap and fusion to allow formation of platinum branches with an open, dendritic structure with relatively high surface area. The palladium-platinum nanostructures when incorporated into an electrode of a fuel cell, they improve the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a palladium-platinum nanostructure comprising a palladium nanocrystal and a platinum nanodendritic branches extending from the palladium nanocrystal;    (2) a fuel cell comprising a first electrode, a second electrode and an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode, where the first electrode comprises palladium-platinum nanostructures containing palladium nanocrystals and platinum nanodendritic branches extending from the palladium nanocrystals.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar-cell panel (5) provided on a top part of a cab (3), and a vehicle mounted LED display screen (1) provided above a carriage (4). A supporting frame (6) is provided between the cab and the solar-cell panel. A control box (7) is provided in an inner side of the cab, and an inverter (8) is provided in an inner side of the control box. A rechargeable battery (9) is utilized for storing constant current electricity converted by the inverter. A lifting rod (14) is provided between the LED display screen and a tray base (12).    USE - LED advertising vehicle for use as a mobile media publishing platform and an outside live broadcast platform. Can also be used as a cruise vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can provide dynamic picture with text, thus easily attracting pedestrians.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an LED advertising vehicle.    Vehicle mounted LED display screen (1)    Cab (3)    Carriage (4)    Solar-cell panel (5)    Supporting frame (6)    Control box (7)    Inverter (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)    Tray base (12)    Lifting rod (14)
NOVELTY - The system has two fuel oil cylinders and pneumatic cylinders used as a power unit. An exhausting door of the fuel oil cylinders is connected with an air inlet door of the pneumatic cylinders via a draining pipe. A gas valve on the pneumatic cylinders is connected with a vehicle-mounted gas source via a pipeline. A pressure sensor is arranged in the pneumatic cylinders and connected to a control circuit via a signal wire. The control circuit is connected with the gas valve via the signal wire. A heat exchanging module is arranged between the fuel oil cylinders and the pneumatic cylinders.    USE - Pneumatic fuel oil hybrid power system for recycling internal combustion engine waste heat.    ADVANTAGE - The gas valve is added on the pneumatic cylinders to compensate pressure of the fuel oil cylinders with low pressure in exhausting, so that compressing negative work can be prevented in secondary expansion during exhausting at low pressure. The air inlet door and the exhausting door are precisely controlled in an electronically controlled way, so that phase positions can be matched precisely and efficiency of the system can be optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for releasing pneumatic and fuel oil hybrid power of a pneumatic fuel oil hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pneumatic fuel oil hybrid power system.
NOVELTY - The generator (7) has a symmetrical flange type straight blade (1) fixed in parallel with a vertical shaft (8) and distributed equidistantly around the vertical shaft. Wheel hubs (5, 6) are connected with the straight blade by using a supporting blade (2) and a diagonal tensile blade (3) at an angle in a horizontal direction. The supporting blade and the diagonal tensile blade rotate at a limited angle around a fixed supporting shaft and automatically change a propeller distance along the wind speed. One of the hubs is horizontally provided with a cantilever blade at an angle of 45 degrees.    USE - Vertical shaft wind driven generator for use on a boat and a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes the symmetrical flange type straight blade for producing lift force, so as to provide rotating torque, thus increasing the rotating torque of the generator and the wind area and improving the generating power of the generator. The supporting blade, the diagonal tensile blade and the cantilever blade have an automatic propeller distance variation function, so that the generator can start automatically at low wind speed, thus broadening the adaptive wind speed range and increasing the electric energy production of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vertical shaft wind driven generator.    Symmetrical flange type straight blade (1)    Supporting blade (2)    Diagonal tensile blade (3)    Wheel hubs (5, 6)    Vertical shaft wind driven generator (7)    Vertical shaft (8)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind-electric engine (1) mounted in a front cabin (301) and connected to a pressure regulator. A steering control system is connected with a front wheel. One of two storage battery sets is connected with a controller through a switching gear, and the other storage battery set is connected to the pressure regulator through the switching gear. The two storage battery sets are connected with charging sockets. A quickening plate and a brake plate are connected with the controller. The controller is connected with a driving motor.    USE - Zero energy consumption automatic vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes natural wind energy and solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the zero energy consumption automatic vehicle i.e. car.    Wind-electric engine (1)    Solar battery board (7)    Front cabin (301)    Front air window (302)    Air vent (303)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a knapsack whose back part is provided with a magic tape, braces, water-proof cloth, braces buckles and foldable solar plates that are provided with an angle adjusting rod. The knapsack is fixed on a handle or a post part of the bicycle. The foldable solar plates are mounted with an electric quantity indicator lamp, respectively. A power wire of each foldable solar plate is connected with a plug base to charge a lithium cell and drive a driving electrical motor (14) by adjusting a switch.    USE - Foldable solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is easy to fold and carry, convenient to install, hard to be damaged, and has improved stability and anti-collision effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a foldable solar bicycle.    Driving electrical motor (14)
NOVELTY - The car has a handlebar (2) with surfaces and a bracket (3) that are covered by solar cells. A front part of the handlebar is provided with a vehicle basket (6) and a basket cover (8). Surfaces of a goods shelf (7) at an upper part of a back vehicle wheel (1) are covered with the solar cells. A surface of a front vehicle fork is connected with the handlebar. A lower part of a vehicle seat (4) and an upper part of a vehicle frame (3) are provided with a solar motor (5).    USE - Standing solar cell motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has large area of the solar cell, high electric energy production, high power and rapid speed, and provides better riding function. The car can be utilized in crowded roads with narrow road surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a standing solar cell motor car.    Back vehicle wheel (1)    Handlebar (2)    Bracket (3)    Vehicle seat (4)    Solar motor (5)    Vehicle basket (6)    Goods shelf (7)    Basket cover (8)
NOVELTY - A turbine generator (100) has a ventilation hole (40) formed in a stator housing (7) and that eliminates pressures difference in turbine (4) side and rotor (1) side of first bearing (11); and a ventilation hole (50) formed in a bearing flange (17) and that eliminates the pressure difference in rotor side and anti-rotor side of a second bearing (20).    USE - Turbine generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage and dispersal of grease enclosed in the bearing since pressure at turbine side of bearing is not higher than the pressure at rotor side of bearing, thus bearing drives smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the turbine generator.    Rotor (1)    Turbine (4)    Stator housing (7)    First bearing (11)    Bearing flange (17)    Second bearing (20)    Ventilation holes (40,50)    Turbine generator (100)
NOVELTY - The element (10) has a porous cathode (3) receiving gas that contains nitrogen oxides. A porous anode (2) receives gas that contains hydrogen atom. An ion electrically conductive material (1) with ionic conductivity is interposed between the anode and the cathode. The cathode has nickel and/or iron as main component, and contains a metal particle-like body (21). A surface area of the metal particle-like body is enriched by chromium and/or aluminum. A heater heats the ion electrically conductive material.    USE - Nitrogen oxides decomposition element for use in a motor vehicle. Can also be used in a nitrogen oxides decomposition apparatus and an electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The element is compact and inexpensive, and has high oxidation resistance function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nitrogen oxides decomposition element.    Ion electrically conductive material (1)    Porous anode (2)    Porous cathode (3)    Nitrogen oxides decomposition element (10)    Metal particle-like body (21)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment has an exhaust gas recirculation path (50) in which exhaust gas from internal combustion engine (10) is circulated. A turbine (62) operates based on the exhaust heat of the internal combustion engine and a generator (63) produces electric power by the operation of the turbine.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of the entire vehicle can be improved reliably and the waste heat recovery operation can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the waste heat recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Electronic control unit (15)    Exhaust gas recirculation path (50)    Turbine (62)    Generator (63)
NOVELTY - The system has a super capacitor utilized for supplying power to a load with high dynamic load capacity. A lithium rechargeable battery is connected with the super capacitor for charging the super capacitor. A storage battery is utilized for supplying power to the load. A charging unit is connected with the super capacitor, lithium rechargeable battery and the storage battery for supplying power through an external power supply. A monitoring unit is utilized for monitoring the super capacitor, and a microprocessor is utilized for controlling a subassembly in a power supply system.    USE - Electric automobile power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can maintain voltage of the super capacitor of the electric automobile at a standby mode, thus improving starting efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A fuel tank (1) stores the fuel. A filling port (10) supplies fuel to fuel tank. A defective fuel detection unit (8) detects whether the fuel supplied between the filling port and fuel tank is defective. An electronic control unit (100) receives signal output from defective fuel detection unit and operates the alarm lamp (87) according to received signal.    USE - Fuel storage system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of fuel cell due to the supply of defective fuel to fuel cell can be prevented reliably. The structure of fuel storage system is simplified so that manufacturing cost of fuel storage system can be reduced. The reliability of fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel tank (1)    Defective fuel detection unit (8)    Filling port (10)    Alarm lamp (87)    Electronic control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The single fuel cell (20) has a cathode and an anode gas diffusion layers (4,5) opposite to the cathode and anode catalyst layers (2,3) on the surfaces of polymer in a membrane electrode assembly (12). The separators (10) has the gas flow channels of a cathode and an anode, the membrane electrode assembly and both the gas diffusion layers. The area of the gas diffusion layers of the cathode and the anode is smaller than an effective area of the gas flow channel of the separator specified by tracing and connecting outermost edge of a groove of the gas flow channel of the separator.    USE - Single fuel cell used in household fuel cell system and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the cathode and anode gas diffusion layers has area smaller than the effective area of the gas flow channel of the separator specified by tracing and connecting the outermost edge of a groove of the gas flow channel of the separator, the excess water generated by the electrode reaction can easily be discharged outside the single fuel cell. Therefore, a gas flow rate can be reduced, and the cost of the gas diffusion layer can be reduced and the single fuel cell which exhibits the good power generation performance can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded schematic view of single fuel cell.    Cathode and anode catalyst layers (2,3)    Cathode and anode gas diffusion layers (4,5)    Separator (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Single fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - The valve (26) has valve element (60) that opens and closes communication hole by movement of diaphragm (68), and elastically deforms according to pressure difference of fluid pressure of secondary chamber (54) and atmospheric pressure of air chamber. A connector (84) connects secondary chamber and exterior by movement of diaphragm, when fluid pressure of secondary chamber exceeds preset value.    USE - Pressure reduction valve installed in fuel gas pipe line of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormal raise of pressure of fuel gas of secondary side can be prevented reliably by providing connector, so that malfunction of fuel cell system can be prevented. Airtightness of housing of pressure reduction valve can be improved. Size of pressure reduction valve can be reduced by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure reduction valve.    Pressure reduction valve (26)    Secondary chamber (54)    Valve element (60)    Diaphragm (68)    Connector (84)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has flat-shaped electrode group (10) having positive electrode active material layer (25) formed in surface of a positive electrode collector (24), and negative electrode active material layer (27) formed in surface of a negative electrode collector (26). A porous layer (22) comprising inorganic oxide having content more than that of metal alkoxide, is formed on surface of both positive and negative electrode active material layers.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera, handheld game machine, etc. Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved, the life time of the battery can be prolonged, the generation of influence with respect to the battery can be suppressed, and the productivity of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Flat-shaped electrode group (10)    Porous layer (22)    Positive electrode collector (24)    Positive electrode active material layer (25)    Negative electrode collector (26)    Negative electrode active material layer (27)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst layer (30) provided in a predetermined area on the surface of the electrolytic membrane has a high temperature region and a low temperature region, and a region whose catalyst density is higher than a side with the cathode electrode catalyst layer of the high temperature region close to the electrolytic membrane. The catalyst density of high temperature region is uneven as compared with the catalyst density of the low temperature region which is almost uniform.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water generation tendency at the electrolytic membrane side is suppressed and the catalyst requirement is reduced, thus avoiding flooding of a low temperature region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode gas inlet (4)    Cathode gas outlet (5)    Coolant inlet port (6)    Electrode catalyst layer (30,34)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode is obtained by adhering active-material particles on a collector using solid high-speed colliding method. The active-material particles are a composite obtained by integrating substance (I) chosen from silicon (alloy) and tin (alloy) with substance(s) (II) chosen from tin, copper, magnesium, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, aluminum, germanium, indium and carbon.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode for lithium secondary batteries used as electrical storage device in mobile telephones and notebook personal computers. Can also be used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of negative electrodes having high capacity and excellent cycle characteristics. The active-material particles are uniformly adhered on the collector. Since the composite particles are provided by solid high-speed colliding method, adhesiveness between particles and collector is high. The negative electrode is effective as an alternative to carbon type material, such as graphite.
NOVELTY - A back pressure valve (32) is provided in a cathode off-gas flow path. A compressor (31) removes the water adhered on the back pressure valve. An electronic control unit (70) calculates the integration value of flow volume of oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell. The control unit controls the compressor to remove the water adhered on the back pressure valve, when temperature of back pressure valve estimated based on gas flow amount integration value and integration value of electric current flowing through fuel cell is less than predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of back pressure valve can be prevented reliably. The structure of fuel cell system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode flow path (12)    Cathode flow path (13)    Compressor (31)    Back pressure valve (32)    Electronic control unit (70)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon fuel composition contains inorganic sulfur (0.001-0.05 mass ppm).    USE - Hydrocarbon fuel composition is used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon fuel composition has excellent stability and durability, and suppresses the deterioration of the electrode or fuel cell by reducing the content of sulfur using desulfurizer. Thus, performance of fuel cell system is maintained stably for a long time.
NOVELTY - A frame (3) accommodates a fuel cell (2) and a rib (4) includes a cooling water circuit (12). The fuel cell is fixed to the fuel cell case (1) when performing water determination in the fuel cell by measuring the neutron beam irradiated into the fuel cell. The cooling water circuit is formed out of the neutron beam passing path.    USE - Fuel cell case.    ADVANTAGE - Water determination in the fuel cell can be carried out efficiently while avoiding the neutron beam passage route, at the time of performing temperature control of fuel cell, by providing cooling water circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell case.    Fuel cell case (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Frame (3)    Rib (4)    Cooling water circuit (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive electrode (30) that is contacted with upper surface (20a) of electrolyte layer (20) containing lithium iodide material, with iodine as positive electrode active material. The negative electrode (10) is contacted with lower surface (20b) of electrolyte layer other than the contacting region (20a) of positive electrode. Several protrusion portions (11) are provided at the contacting portion of lower surface of negative electrode. The film made of lithium is coated at base of protrusion portions.    USE - Lithium iodine battery. Uses include but are not limited to camera, timepiece, electric tool, hybrid vehicle, medical device such as nerve stimulator, defibrillation equipment, cardiac pacemaker, systole module, systole modulator, cardioverter device, cochlea implant, hearing aid, sensor, telemetry device and diagnostic recorder, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operational security of lithium iodine battery can be ensured reliably. The output characteristics and capacitance value of lithium iodine battery can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium iodine battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium iodine battery.    Negative electrode (10)    Protrusion portion (11)    Electrolyte layer (20)    Upper surface of electrolyte layer (20a)    Lower surface of electrolyte layer (20b)    Positive electrode (30)    Lithium iodine battery (100)
NOVELTY - A fan (41) mounted at a corner region inside a case (20) circulates a liquid heat exchange medium (30) to cool several electrical storage elements (11) air-tightly mounted in other regions within the case. The fan case functions as a partition plate and drops the heat exchange medium toward the fan from the electrical storage elements region via a guide channel. A guide plate (70) positioned above the fan provides a frictional resistance with respect to the flow of the heat exchange medium.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Bubble generation accompanying fall in the flow rate of the liquid heat exchange medium can be suppressed, and the temperature of the electrical storage element can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial inner sectional view of the battery pack.    Electrical storage elements (11)    Case (20)    Liquid heat exchange medium (30)    Fan (41)    Guide plate (70)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has several cylindrical cells (10) that are connected in series. The insulation elements (20,30) are arranged at the ends of the cylindrical cell for preventing the short circuit of adjacent cells. The fitting protrusion (22,23) and fitting holes (32,33) of different shapes are formed in the positive electrode side and negative electrode side at the surrounding surface of the insulation elements for fittings with the adjoining insulation elements.    USE - Assembled battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the cell can be determined accurately and efficiently, and the high density and high output battery can be assembled efficiently. The assembly time can be reduced and the productive efficiency can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cylindrical cell.    Cylindrical cell (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Insulation elements (20,30)    Fitting protrusion (22,23)    Fitting hole (32,33)
NOVELTY - A back surface side of electrode base material (11) is pressurized, when deploying the slurry of catalyst particle (14) and fluorine resin particle (15) at one surface on electrode base material. An electrode catalyst layer (12) is formed on one surface of base material after deploying slurry in-plane to base material in a state such that back surface side of base material is pressurized.    USE - Method of manufacturing gas diffusion electrode for use in fuel cell (claimed) for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode having homogenous catalyst layer can be obtained. The electric power generation efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas diffusion electrode.    Electrode base material (11)    Electrode catalyst layer (12)    Catalyst particle (14)    Fluorine resin particle (15)    Catalyst carrier (17)
NOVELTY - The redox flow cell has a piping (104,105) that is connected so that positive electrode active material (102) which is air, water or oxygen circulates between tank (103) and positive electrode cells (100). A piping (114,115) is connected so that negative electrode electrolyte solution (112) which is ionic liquid circulates between tank (113) and negative electrode cells (110). The pumps (107,116) for positive electrode active material circulation and electrolyte solution circulation are provided in middle of piping (104,114) respectively.    USE - Redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of negative electrode active material produced by vaporization of solvent can be suppressed by using ionic liquid as solvent of negative electrode electrolyte solution. Hence the redox cell with high electromotive force is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the redox flow cell.    Positive electrode cells (100)    Positive electrode active material (102)    Tanks (103,113)    Piping (104,105,114,115)    Pumps (107,116)    Negative electrode cells (110)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution (112)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus (1) has an electrical storage element (11), a liquid heat exchange medium (40), a case (20) for accommodating electrical storage element and heat exchange medium, and a supply structure for supplying liquid used for hydrolysis of heat exchange medium within the case. The liquid heat exchange medium consists of an ester compound of fatty acid and alcohol, and exchanges heat between electrical storage elements.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus has improved safety. The heat exchange medium has improved insulation property and fluidity. The temperature control of electrical storage element is efficiently performed. The electrical storage element is easily discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for discharge of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating discharge of battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Battery module (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Case (20)    Liquid heat exchange medium (40)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has a sealing film (7) that covers a portion of lead terminal (5,6). An exterior film (4) is formed on the sealing film. An outermost layer is provided in the sealing film. An innermost layer is provided on the lead terminal. An intermediate layer is formed between the innermost layer and outermost layer such that the tensile strength of sealing film is adjusted to 15 N/mm2 or less during stretching of sealing film.    USE - Electrochemical device used as thin battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and mobile telephone. Can also be used in electrical double layer thin capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate layer is formed between innermost layer and outermost layer such that tensile strength of sealing film is adjusted to preset value. Hence the flexibility of sealing film can be improved. The sealing performance of sealing film can be improved. The durability of electrochemical device can be improved. The generation of short circuit can be prevented. The contact between the sealing film and lead terminal can be improved. The manufacturing cost of electrochemical device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrochemical device.    Exterior film (4)    Sides (4a-4c)    Seal unit (4d)    Lead terminal (5,6)    Sealing film (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a anode waste gas circulation unit (250) that re-supplies the anode waste gas discharged from a fuel cell (100) to fuel cell. An anode waste gas discharge unit (270) discharges the anode waste gas from fuel cell. A control unit (400) controls the electric power generation stop unit to stop the generation of electric power while discharging the anode waste gas.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated easily and efficiently while reducing the cathode oxidation so that operational efficiency of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation stop method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Anode waste gas circulation unit (250)    Anode waste gas discharge unit (270)    Control unit (400)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The system has power supply controlling unit (30) to calculate amount of power needed to heat the fuel cell (1) equal to or greater than temperature threshold, when temperature of fuel cell measured by fuel cell (FC) sensor (31) drops lower than temperature threshold. The state of charge (SOC) limit is set by adding calculated amount of power to discharge threshold of secondary battery (6). The power supply from secondary battery to supply portion (10) is controlled to be greater than SOC limit.    USE - Power system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the SOC limit is set by adding power to discharge threshold of secondary battery and power supply from secondary battery to power supply portion is controlled, the power is supplied to outside steadily even at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power system.    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (6)    Supply portion (10)    Power supply controlling unit (30)    Fuel cell temperature sensor (31)
NOVELTY - The core has current collector foils (102) having several carbon-electrode elements (104,106,108,110,112,114,116,118) whose spans are modulated in a pattern that defines several fold-zone regions defined between fold zone-demarcation regions (120a-120i). The modulation patterns of the foils are aligned such that the modulation patterns match in each fold zone. The fold-zone regions are circumferentially collapsed about a center axis of the core. The demarcation regions are laterally and coaxially arranged with respect to the foils.    USE - Energy storage electrode core for use in energy storage device such as hybrid energy storage device, ultra capacitor and battery e.g. lithium ion battery (all claimed) for electric automobile and hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The number of turns in the electrode core is effectively reduced, so that the inductive impedance of the electrode core and the equivalent series resistance for the energy storage device are reduced. Thus, the overall efficiency and operating performance of the energy storage device are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making energy storage electrode core for use in energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front plan view of current collector foils.    Energy storage electrode (100)    Current collector foil (102)    Carbon electrode elements (104,106,108,110,112,114,116,118)    Fold zone-demarcation regions (120a-120i)
NOVELTY - The battery has lower and upper planar batteries having electrode surface. An interconnector (24) is located between the lower and upper electrode surfaces, to electrically connect the electrode surface with side peripheries of the interconnector. The lower and upper planar battery cells are insulated from the housing.    USE - Modular battery for hybrid electric vehicle such as car. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and handheld flash light.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnectors are provided between electrode surfaces and the cell modules are electrically insulated to protect against accidental electrical arcing or shock on peripheral contact. The signal point failure or diminution of current flow is avoided by utilizing compressible springy interconnectors. The subsequent sealing of the electrodes in the cell module is improved by using two end plate tabs. The battery allows a large number of cell modules to be interconnected to make a very high-voltage battery stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming modular battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic front view of the sealed single cell showing the cell module.    Positive end electrode (14)    Negative end electrode (15)    Sealant (16)    Insulator (17)    Interconnector (24)
NOVELTY - A lithium primary battery (10) comprises negative electrode (12), positive electrode (11), separator (13) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises metal lithium or lithium alloy and coating layer (17) containing carbon particles (18) each having fluorine-containing fine particles (19) facing the positive electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material. The separator is interposed between the negative electrode and positive electrode.    USE - Lithium primary battery. Uses include but are not limited to memory backup power source, and power source for portable equipment, information equipment and vehicle-mounted electronic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium primary battery has excellent discharge performance, and high-temperature storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of lithium primary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a coin lithium primary battery.    Coin lithium primary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Coating layer (17)    Carbon particles (18)    Fluorine-containing fine particles (19)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bracket provided with a head. Two rear view mirrors are respectively fixed at two sides of the head via a connection bracket, where the rearview mirrors utilize convex mirrors as reflecting mirrors. A front end of each rear view mirror is provided with a front light i.e. solar lamp, where the front light utilizes solar energy as a power source.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and convenient to use. The bicycle enables a cyclist to conveniently observe a reverse road condition via the rear view mirrors mounted on the two sides of the bicycle head while riding the bicycle, thus preventing accidents and saving labor and cost. The front light utilizes the solar energy as the power source, so that the front light is environmental-friendly and practical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (100) has an active-material layer (102) containing amorphous carbonaceous material and electroconductive material containing lithium, which is formed on a collector (101). Another active material layer (103) is formed on upper surface of the active-material layer so as to bond with the electroconductive material, and is comprised with material which occludes and discharges lithium other than amorphous carbonaceous material.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle e.g. passenger car. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid fuel-cell electric vehicle, motorbike, truck, bus, light car, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The current distribution on the surface of lithium-ion secondary battery can be suppressed, the durability of the negative electrode can be improved, the life time of the secondary battery can be prolonged reliably, and the fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode active material layered structure (15)    Negative electrode (100)    Collector (101)    Active-material layers (102,103)
NOVELTY - The system (300) has a thermal management system with recirculating thermal management fluid i.e. cooling fluid. The management system can transfer heat from a heat-generating electronic device (350) i.e. datacenter, where the fluid comprises a fire extinguishing agent. The management system includes an active valve for causing a part of the thermal management fluid to be diverted from the thermal management system through the valve and onto the heat-generating electronic device or a flame in response to a stimulus e.g. firs. The management system cools air within the electronic device.    USE - Fire protection system for an electronic device i.e. data center. Can also be used for a personal computer, hand-held phone, lithium ion battery, microprocessor, electrical distribution switch gear, power control semiconductor device, power transformer, circuit board, cell phone, a personal digital assistant and a power electronic device such as traction inverter in plug-in electric or hybrid vehicle, wind turbine, train engine and generator.    ADVANTAGE - The system combines the thermal management fluid with fire suppressants, so as to increase energy efficiency of the electronic device. The thermal management system includes a coolant, fire extinguishing agent combination that has a low global warming potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for performing thermal management and fire protection of an electronic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a protection system for an electronic device.    Fire protection system (300)    Servers (302)    Conduits (303)    Pump (312)    Heat-generating electronic device (350)
NOVELTY - The article comprises a sheet of material, and a dry film including dry conductive carbon particles (14) and a dry binder particles (16) and coupled to the sheet of material. The dry binder comprises a thermoplastic, thermoset, and/or radiation set material. The sheet of material comprises a corona treated aluminum foil, an additive based electrode film, and a dry process based electrode film, which is a self-supporting dry film and a compacted dry fibrillized blend of binder and carbon particles.    USE - The article is useful for manufacturing an energy storage device such as batteries, fuel cells and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The article ensures reliable and economical manufacture of the energy storage device with high durability and throughput, enhanced physical and electrical properties and improved performance and without the use of solvent or processing additive and additional processing steps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an energy storage device primer layer product;    (2) an electrode;    (3) an energy storage device adhesive structure;    (4) an energy storage device;    (5) a capacitor structure;    (6) an energy storage device structure; and    (7) a solventless method for manufacture of an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a method of making an energy storage device.    Dry activated carbon (12)    Dry conductive particles (14)    Dry binder particles (16)    Dry blend (18, 19)    Dry fibrillized carbon binder particle mixture. (20)
NOVELTY - Preparation of porous metal oxide comprises heat treating a coordination polymer.    USE - The method is for preparation of porous metal oxide (claimed) used in electrochemical devices. The porous metal oxide is used as catalysts, catalyst supports, electrode materials for secondary batteries, fuel cells, or electric double layer capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of the particles of the metal oxide can be easily controlled; and the shape and distribution of pores of the porous metal oxide can be adjusted to be uniform. The porous metal oxide has uniformly arranged pores with an average diameter of greater than or equal to 10, preferably 20-100 nm. The coordination polymer forming the porous metal oxide can be synthesized mostly in an aqueous state, which is both economical and highly stable. Simple heat treatment processes provide for easy mass production, where no template is required. The porous metal oxide is prepared by heat treating the uniform carbon-metal nanocomposites in which the carbon portion and the metal portion are periodically repeated, obtaining an appropriate diameter and distribution of pores and causing ions and gas to flow more easily. It provides excellent high rate performance in electrochemical devices.
NOVELTY - Surface-modified nanodiamond comprises a base nanodiamond and at least one polyglycerol-chain-containing group present on at least a surface portion of the base nanodiamond.    USE - As a surface-modified nanodiamond (claimed) used in engineering applications such as materials for polishing agents and dressers adopted to chemical mechanical polishing (CMP); plating materials for corrosion-resistant electrodes adopted to fuel cells; and materials for forming very hard surface coating layers typically of cutting tools.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-modified nanodiamond provides improved solubility or dispersibility and dispersion stability in water and/or polar organic solvents, can thereby be handled with remarkably improved handleability; and provides highly heat-resistant and highly thermally conductive materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Surface-modified nanodiamond comprises a base nanodiamond and at least one polyglycerol-chain-containing group of formula -X-R (I) present on at least a surface portion of the base nanodiamond.    X=single bond, -NH-, -O-, -COO-, -PH(=O)O- or -S-;and    R=polyglyceryl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing a surface-modified nanodiamond involving subjecting glycidol to ring-opening addition polymerization with a nanodiamond or with a surface-modified nanodiamond including a base nanodiamond and at least one group present on at least a surface portion of the base nanodiamond and compound of formula -X1-H (II).    X1=-NH-, -O-, -COO-, -PH(=O)O- or -S-.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation of organic waste is carried out using a methane fermentation treating apparatus having methane fermentation tank (1) for methane fermentation of waste and producing biogas, a boiler (3) for circulating hot water such that fermented liquor temperature in tank (1) is set to predetermined value, and a biogas utilization apparatus (5) for utilizing biogas discharged to upper portion of tank (1). Bubble generated on liquid level of tank (1) is heated and defoamed, with heated fluid by exhaust heat of hot water from boiler and/or apparatus (5).    USE - Methane fermentation of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation of organic waste is stably, economically and efficiently enabled for long period of time using simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of methane fermentation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Methane fermentation tank (1)    Boiler (3)    Biogas utilization apparatus (5)    Support (10)    Hot water line (L3)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a switching unit (200) for converting direct current outputted in a fuel cell (100) into high frequency alternating current, and a booster transformer (300) for boosting voltage. A commutation unit (400) rectifies the boosted alternating current in the booster transformer. A center tap type refinement method is adopted in the commutation unit. A current/voltage detecting portion (520) is provided for detecting output current and welding unit bottom output voltage of the booster transformer. An error amplification department (530) amplifies non-switched error.    USE - Fuel cell power conversion circuit for a tungsten inert gas welder.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has low noise and small and light weight. The circuit prevents occurrence of electric shock accident in a welding work, and easily performs arc start property changing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell power conversion circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (100)    Switching unit (200)    Booster transformer (300)    Commutation unit (400)    Current/voltage detecting portion (520)    Error amplification department (530)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating aluminum slurry on a surface of a stainless steel sheet. An aluminum layer is formed on the surface of the stainless steel sheet. An aluminum diffusion layer is formed on the surface of the stainless steel sheet. A thermal processing is performed by organic compound decomposition process and aluminum diffusion process. The aluminum slurry is made of ethanol, 55-62 weight percentage of aluminum powder, 2.5-5.5 weight percentage of acryl class binder, 3.0-7.5 weight percentage of plasticizer, and 0.5-0.8 weight percentage of dispersing agent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a metal separation plate of a fuel cell in an electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the aluminum layer with uniform thickness, facilitates administration of the stainless steel plate base material inside the aluminum slurry by organic compound decomposition process and aluminum diffusion process, improves efficiency of the aluminum diffusion, prevents exfoliation, discoloration, oxide film generation during thermal process and improves durability of the metal separation plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a diffusion deposited aluminum layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a resin layer on a metal layer. An electrode assembly is formed in a separation film, and an electrode lead is provided in the electrode assembly. An insulating film (500) is adhered to a combining portion, and an electrode tap is formed on a top part of a battery case (200), where the insulating film is made of polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, polyimide or polyethylene terephthalate. Electrolyte or polyelectrolyte is injected in the battery case, and a protection circuit module is connected to a top end portion of the electrode lead.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery pack that is utilized in a high power and high capacity battery system, angular type lithium secondary battery, lithium-ion polymer battery and a lithium polymer battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a cellular phone, personal digital assistant, mobile game machine, MPEG audio layer 3 (MP3) player, notebook computer, electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving the flexibility and durability of a battery pack, and reducing the processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery case (200)    Top end member (210)    Lower member (220)    Anode lead (410)    Insulating film (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative plate connected to a main component. A cathode side capacitor is formed inside the negative plate. The negative plate is formed inside an anode plate made of lead dioxide. The cathode side capacitor is made of carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) and neoprene. A porosity lead current collector is formed in the anode plate. A separator separates the cathode side capacitor, and a cell wall is formed in the negative plate and the anode plate. The negative plate is made of lead, barium sulfate, carbon black, activated charcoal and manganese dioxide.    USE - Power battery for use in a vehicle such as electromobile and mild hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery generates hydrogen in the negative plate and oxygen in the anode plate, avoids increasing specific gravity of electrolyte, provides high lifetime, and collects the generated hydrogen in the negative plate by adding manganese dioxide in the negative plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode plate made of lead dioxide. A negative plate is formed with a capacitor electrode, and a porosity lead current collector is formed on a surface of the anode plate. A porous polypropylene separator is formed between the anode plate and a capacitor power battery electrode that is made of coal-based activated carbon, petroleum activated charcoal, conductivity high molecule line activated charcoal or crystalline high molecular resin carbonization system activated charcoal.    USE - Power battery for an electro mobile, a hybrid electric vehicle and a mild hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long service life, and reduces power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is made of lead-calcium alloy or lead-silver alloy. The negative plate is made of lead, barium sulfate, carbon black, crystalline activated charcoal or manganese dioxide. The porosity lead current collector is made of antimony, bismuth, organic acid or cesium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a power battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode side capacitor made of lead dioxide and formed in an inner side of a negative plate. A cathode capacitor is formed in an inner side of an anode plate. A porosity lead current collector is formed in the negative plate. A separator separates the cathode capacitor, the anode plate, and the side capacitor. A cell wall is formed outside the negative plate and the anode plate, where microporous polypropylene is coated on sides of the separator. The current collector is made of lead-calcium alloy, lead-silver alloy, antimony, bismuth, organic acid, or cesium.    USE - Power battery for use in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and mild hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The specific surface area of the negative plate is increased by adding the crystalline activated charcoal to the negative plate. The battery can collect the generated hydrogen rapidly in the negative plate by adding the manganese dioxide in the negative plate. The service lifetime of the battery is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative plate is made of 85-95 weight percentage of lead, 2-8 weight percentage of barium sulfate, 0.1-1.5 weight percentage of carbon black, 0.1-1.5 weight percentage of crystalline activated charcoal and 0.1-5.5 weight percentage of manganese dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power battery.
NOVELTY - An interpenetrating crosslinked ion-exchange film has interpenetrating crosslinked structure formed by crosslinking molecules of perfluorosulfonate ion exchange resin and large molecules comprising ion exchange radical. The perfluorosulfonate ion exchange resin has structural unit (I). The perfluorosulfonate ion-exchange resin is hydrogen ion-type or sodium ion-type dry resin having number-average molecular weight of 60000-300000 and ion-exchange capacity of 0.75-1.5 mmol/g.    USE - Interpenetrating crosslinked ion-exchange film.    ADVANTAGE - The interpenetrating crosslinked ion-exchange film having uniform thickness is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An interpenetrating crosslinked ion-exchange film has interpenetrating crosslinked structure formed by crosslinking molecules of perfluorosulfonate ion exchange resin and large molecules comprising ion exchange radical. The perfluorosulfonate ion exchange resin has structural unit of formula (I). The perfluorosulfonate ion-exchange resin is hydrogen ion-type or sodium ion-type dry resin having number-average molecular weight of 60000-300000 and ion-exchange capacity of 0.75-1.5 mmol/g.    x,y=1-10000;    x/(x+y)=55-90 mol%;    y/(x+y)=10-45 mol%;    m=0,1 or 2;and    n=1-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of interpenetrating crosslinked ion-exchange film, which involves dissolving perfluorosulfonate ion-exchange resin in organic solvent, adding polymerizable monomer comprising ion-exchange functional group, initiator and crosslinking agent comprising 2 or more polymerizable radicals, stirring the obtained solution, applying solution on horizontal-and-smooth glass board or Hastelloy (RTM: nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy) steel board by tape-casting method, heating the formed thin film, and fluorinating the ion-exchange film by fluorine.
NOVELTY - The station has a wind generator (2) with a vertical axis, and an electric energy storage (4) connected to the wind generator. A charging interface (3) connects the electric energy storage with an electric vehicle, and the station comprises a control unit (5) and a communication unit (6). The charging station approximately comprises a form of a column (1), and the wind generator is arranged in an upper region of the column. The wind generator comprises a savonius rotor, which is coated by guide plates. The station is attached to a power network.    USE - Charging station for use as a part of a smart grid (claimed) in an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging station approximately comprises the form of the column, and the wind generator is arranged in the upper region of the column, thus permitting environmentally friendly decentralized generation of electric energy for driving electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a charging station.    Column (1)    Wind generator (2)    Charging interface (3)    Electric energy storage (4)    Control unit (5)    Communication unit (6)
NOVELTY - The cultivation apparatus (10) has illumination (13), provided in a greenhouse (12), which is light-emitted by electric power feeding from a fuel cell (11), and is irradiated to a plant. An air conditioning machine (14) is provided in the greenhouse and adjusts the temperature of the air in the greenhouse with the electric power feeding from the fuel cell. A water supply unit is arranged to supply the water obtained from the dehumidifier which isolates the moisture content from the air in the greenhouse, the water obtained from the dehumidifier, and the fuel cell to the plant or soil.    USE - Cultivation apparatus for plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cultivation techniques with respect to plants which reduces the replenishment cost of water since the water supply unit is arranged to supply the water obtained from the dehumidifier which isolates the moisture content from the air in the greenhouse, the water obtained from the dehumidifier, and the fuel cell to the plant or soil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the cultivation apparatus of the plant. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Cultivation apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Greenhouse (12)    Illumination (13)    Air conditioning machine (14)
NOVELTY - The powdery electrode material consists of nickel, oxygen and/or hydrogen, or tetravalent nickel oxide, alkali metal such as lithium, rubidium and/or cesium in a quantity of 0.1 wt.%, transition metals such as cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, iridium, tantalum and/or chromium in a quantity of 0.1 wt.%, and impurities (0.1 wt.%) related to its total weight, where the atomic ratio of oxygen to nickel is 1.8:1 to 2:1. The material has a mass-specific loading capacity of 1400-2000 A.s/g, and an average grain size of less than 1 mu m.    USE - Powdery electrode material useful in battery and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The powdery electrode material can be manufactured with high volume-specific capacity and better long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The powdery electrode material consists of nickel, oxygen and/or hydrogen, or tetravalent nickel oxide, alkali metal such as lithium, rubidium and/or cesium in a quantity of 0.1 wt.%, transition metals such as cobalt, vanadium, tungsten, iridium, tantalum and/or chromium in a quantity of 0.1 wt.%, and impurities (0.1 wt.%) related to its total weight, where the atomic ratio of oxygen and nickel is 1.8:1 to 2:1. The material has a mass-specific loading capacity of 1400-2000 A.s/g, and an average grain size of less than 1 mu m. The material consists of 70% of nanoscale particles with a dimension of less than 100 nm in a spatial direction. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrode; and    (2) a method for the production of powdery electrode materials.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying ionized liquid water, particularly mains water, to the evaporation surface. The liquid water is evaporated, and the residues, particularly salts, stay behind at the evaporation surface. The evaporation surface is cleaned after the residues accumulate above a residue limit value.    USE - Method for supplying water vapor for steam reforming with a fuel for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves supplying ionized liquid water, particularly mains water, to the evaporation surface, where the liquid water is evaporated, and the residues, particularly salts, stay behind at the evaporation surface, and thus prevent deionization of the liquid water with simple execution of the method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an evaporator for use in reforming device, particularly for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reforming device.    Evaporator (1)    Air inlet (11)    Pump (14)    Compressor (18)    Reforming device (20)
NOVELTY - The machine has a stator body (104) including two ends (106, 107) and multiple radial slots (110) that are provided for receiving a set of windings including a set of end-turns at one of the ends and another set of end-turns at other end. The stator body includes a set of channels (120) that are adjacent to the slots. The channels are extended from the former end of the stator body to the latter end of the stator body, where the channels allow the flow of a cooling fluid i.e. water ethylene glycol (WEG). A set of nozzles (130) are designed to spray the cooling fluid onto the winding end-turns.    USE - Permanent magnet machine for fuel cell and hybrid electric vehicle operations.    ADVANTAGE - The set of channels allow flow of the cooling fluid and set of nozzles designed to spray the cooling fluid onto the winding end-turns, thus achieving a compact and highly manufacturable stator arrangement. The machine provides constant power range with better torque density and overall efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a permanent magnet machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially-exploded perspective view of a stator arrangement without windings.    Stator arrangement (100)    Stator body (104)    Ends of stator body (106, 107)    Radial slots (110)    Channels (120)    Nozzles (130)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a passenger compartment air-conditioning device (2) and an energy storage (3) thermally coupled with one another such that actual temperature of a passenger compartment (1) is maintained within a predetermined temperature range under admission of thermal energy i.e. waste heat, of the storage or under delivery of thermal energy of the passenger compartment to the storage. The air-conditioning device is operated to heat or cool the passenger compartment for maintaining the actual temperature of the compartment within the predetermined temperature range.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioning device is operated to heat or cool the passenger compartment for maintaining the actual temperature of the compartment within the predetermined temperature range, so that the passenger compartment can be air conditioned with less energy consumption and without requiring additional components for heating or cooling the passenger compartment, thus improving range of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.    Passenger compartment (1)    Passenger compartment air-conditioning device (2)    Energy storage (3)    Exhaust (5)    Thermal path (101)
NOVELTY - The film clad non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (6) and a negative electrode (3) laminated through a separator (7) and accommodated in an exterior film (8). The composite material consisting of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and silicon (Si) doped with acceptor atom such as boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga) and indium is used as the negative electrode active material. Carbon (C) is coated on the negative electrode active material surface. The weight ratio of negative electrode active material and C is set greater than or equal to 1/4.    USE - Film clad non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for mobile device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC) and for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of battery cycle life is prevented by suppressing gas evolution due to side reaction between negative electrode active material and electrolyte solution. The discharge capacity of the battery is maintained high by using negative electrode active material consisting of Si.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the film clad non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Exterior film (8)
NOVELTY - A laminated microporous membrane has average hole diameter of 0.02-0.1 mu m, liquid absorption index of 7 mm or more, air permeability of 300 seconds/100 cc or less and thrust strength of 300 g or more. The air permeability and thrust strength are measured, when membrane has thickness of 20 mu m.    USE - Laminated microporous membrane is used for separator of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated microporous membrane provides battery having excellent safety, oxidation resistance and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a coating layer of a carbon mix on the surface of a plate filled with a negative active material. The carbon mix is obtained by mixing carbon material having conductivity and other material which has the capacitance with a binder. The lead ions which moves from the negative electrode active material filling board into the carbon mixture coating layer is generated and a chemical conversion is performed by precipitated lead for combining interface between the carbon mix coating layer and the negative plate.    USE - Method of manufacturing negative electrode plate for lead acid battery used in hybrid automotive application and windmills.    ADVANTAGE - As the interface between the carbon mix coating layer and the negative plates are combined by the chemical conversion done using the precipitated lead, the battery characteristics and the low temperature sudden discharge performance are improved.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode plate has coating layer of a carbon mix obtained by mixing two carbon materials consisting of a carbon material that has conductivity and activated carbon that has a capacitance or a pseudo-capacitance with a binder. The 10th face of activated carbon contained in the carbon-mix coating layer has a center point angle less than 44.4 degrees , when examined by X-ray diffractometry.    USE - Lead acid battery used in hybrid electric vehicle and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Since the performance of the negative electrode plate is increased, the life time of the battery is increased in rapid charge/discharge cycles in a partial state of change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the center point angle and cycle life.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has multiple battery modules (3,5,7) which is provided and accumulated in a predetermined gap. A battery controller (13) is attached to the battery module among multiple battery modules in the state where the battery controller faces the predetermined gap.    USE - Assembled battery mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery controller is attached to the battery module in the state where the battery controller faces the predetermined gap, so that battery controller is cooled by the airflow and is passed out through the predetermined gap and hence the battery controller is cooled efficiently without cooling devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Battery modules (3,5,7)    Battery (9)    Support plate (11)    Battery controller (13)
NOVELTY - The device (12) comprises a container for accommodating a lithium battery (30). A porous material (32) made of fibrous ceramic substance is arranged within the container, to trap lithium particulates outgassed from the battery. An aperture formed in the container is sized and positioned such that oxygen cannot reach the trapped lithium particulates. The aperture is extended through wall portion of the container to vent outgassed battery constituents.    USE - Battery fire prevention device of electronic door lock (claimed) for vehicle and structure of residential/commercial/hospitality.    ADVANTAGE - The outgassed battery constituents out of battery fire prevention device can be discharged easily. The interaction between the outgassed battery constituents and lithium particulates can be minimized effectively. The operational costs associated with replacement of door lock batteries can be reduced and lifetime of the battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of preventing fire from outgassing of lithium battery; and    (2) electronic door lock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electronic door lock.    Door lock (10)    Battery fire prevention device (12)    Door (14)    Lithium battery (30)    Porous material (32)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion-conductive sulfide type glass is partially crystallized by heating with solvent which does not react with lithium ion-conductive sulfide-type glass in a pressure-resistant airtight container at temperature less than the heat-crystallization temperature of lithium ion-conductive sulfide type glass, to manufacture lithium ion conductive sulfide type glass ceramics.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion-conductive sulfide type glass ceramics used for manufacturing molded products (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to all-solid-type lithium ion battery used as power supply of personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fine and homogeneous lithium ion-conductive sulfide-type glass ceramics. The melting of lithium ion conductive sulfide-type glass particles during crystallization process is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion conductive sulfide-type crystallization glass molded product.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a metal shell (1), and injecting poly-propylene (PP) plastic material on the metal shell, where thickness of the PP plastic material of the metal shell is 2-5 mm. An inner surface and an outer surface of the metal shell are adhered on the PP plastic material. The PP plastic material of the inner surface and the outer surface of the metal shell is melted on an upper side of a peripheral wall of the metal shell. The metal shell is evenly provided with multiple through-holes.    USE - Method for preparing a storage battery box (claimed), of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The poly-propylene (PP) plastic material of the metal shell is hard to be damaged, so that the vehicle can run even on poor pavement, thus eliminating potential safety hazard of the vehicle. The outer surface of the metal shell is adhered with PP plastic layer, so that the box body is not rusted and eroded in rainy and snowy days. The box surface is provided with PP plastic layer, thus avoiding the need to add base plate in bottom part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery box in partial section.    Metal shell (1)    Metal reinforced plate (3)    Carriage (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing an anode material containing inorganic catalyst and polyaniline. An electrode is pressed to obtain a composite anode. An inorganic initiating agent such as manganese dioxide/ammonium metavanadate, is utilized to initiate aniline monomer to process chemical polymerization. Concentrated sulfuric acid solution of low temperature is added into the composite anode. The composite anode is filtered, parched and crushed. A PTFE water solution is utilized to form paste. The paste is coated on a conductive substrate.    USE - Method for preparing a composite anode for a micro-organism fuel battery such as a seafloor micro-organism fuel battery and a sewage micro-organism fuel battery, for a sewage treatment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves output power density of the battery in large scale. The maximum output power density of the composite anode containing manganese compound and polyaniline can be 140.647mW/square meter and is 4.12 times as much as that of the undecorated anode. The maximum output power density of the composite anode containing vanadium compound and polyaniline can be 187.06mW/ square meter and is 5.48 times as much as that of the undecorated anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conductive substrate is made of a carbon base material of graphite and carbon rod or an anti-corrosion metal material of stainless steel, copper alloy, nickel alloy and titanium alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a method for preparing a composite anode for a micro-organism fuel battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Energy storing comprises purifying carbon dioxide from exhaust gas discharged during an industrial production; reducing the purified carbon dioxide by electrochemical curing in organic micro-molecule; sending the reduced organic micro-molecule to fuel battery (E) to carry out exoelectrical reaction; and transferring the chemical energy to electric energy for direct use.    USE - Method for energy storing (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces discharging quantity of carbon dioxide during industrial production, and relieves global warming. It completely transfers the carbon dioxide into organic micro-molecule, thus preventing the cured carbon dioxide to be re-discharged to the atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy-storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the energy-storing device.    Industrial exhaust gas discharging channel (A)    Purification absorption device (B)    Purification releasing device (C)    Electrochemical curing device (D)    Fuel battery (E)
NOVELTY - The station has a replacement device with a loading installation (11) for rechargeable batteries that are connected with a system for producing regenerative electrical energy. The batteries are coupled with a public mains supply by a feed part, and the replacement device is provided with track rails (13) that are moved in a driving direction. The track rails comprise recesses for positioning an electrically driven motor vehicle (2), and the replacement device comprises sensors (3) for measuring a track width of the motor vehicle.    USE - Battery changing station for rechargeable batteries in an electrically driven motor vehicle i.e. motorcycle, an electrical machine and a device driven by the rechargeable batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable batteries are connected with the system for producing regenerative electrical energy and coupled with the public mains supply by the feed part, so that electric current produced in the station is stored into public mains supply, thus recharging the batteries from the stored electric current in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery changing station for rechargeable batteries.    Electrically driven motor vehicle (2)    Sensors (3)    Platform (7)    Loading installation (11)    Track rails (13)
NOVELTY - A stator housing (7) has annular engaging groove (26) formed in internal peripheral surface, to fit a snap ring (27) that contacts end surface (13a) of a motor stator (10). The snap ring has outer periphery arranged between motor stator and bearing flange (17). The groove and snap ring have inclined surfaces (26a,27a) inclined in a direction separated from the flange, from inner side to outer side respectively. The snap ring has flat surface (27b) at diameter reduced portion to contact end surface of the motor surface, while the inclined surface of ring contacts inclined surface of groove.    USE - Turbine generator for use in vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The motor stator can be protected from shocking load on bearing flange that is generated at the time of handling and installation of generator. The electric power can be efficiently generated using the exhaust heat of internal combustion engine, and the energy can be effectively used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of the shape of the engaging groove for fitting snap ring.    Stator housing (7)    Motor stator (10)    End surface (13a)    Bearing flange (17)    Engaging groove (26)    Inclined surfaces (26a,27a)    Snap ring (27)    Flat surface (27b)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has cooling water path that is extended into heater core used for heating vehicle interior, via exhaust manifold of cooling water jacket provided in engine. The cooling water temperature rising value is estimated based on the rotation speed and load of the engine. The estimated value is added to the temperature of cooling water circulating in cooling water path, and then temperature of cooling water is detected by cooling water temperature sensor provided in water jacket.    USE - Cooling device for vehicle-mounted internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of cooling water circulating in cooling water path can be estimated accurately. The temperature of exhaust gas from engine can be reduced. The efficiency of internal combustion engine can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of estimating temperature of cooling water. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detector that outputs the analog signal according to the voltage of the battery mounted in a vehicle. An analog-to-digital converter converts the output of a low-pass filter to which the analog signal output by voltage detector is inputted, into a digital signal outputs. The low-pass filter consists of several filters mutually connected in parallel between the voltage detector and the analog-to-digital converter. The transmission characteristic of a frequency signal is mutually different for each filter.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus for detecting the voltage of battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of noise can be removed suitably and voltage detection time is shortened when detecting the voltage of block which consists of several battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The analyzer (10) has a sampling part (12) for sampling gas utilized as an analysis object. A mass-flow controller (13) adjusts flow volume of the gas sampled by the sampling part. A component-analyses part (14) conducts component analyses of the sample gas. A dilution part (15) supplies diluent gas to the sample gas that is sampled by the sampling part and transduced into the mass-flow controller, and provides dilute sample gas. The component-analyses part measures density of specific component contained in the gas.    USE - Gas composition analyzer for use in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. aircraft. Can also be used in a robot and a vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The analyzer conducts the component analyses of gas, suppresses condensation of the moisture content inside the mass-flow controller that adjusts the flow volume of sample gas, and suppresses response time-lag resulting from the structure of the mass-flow controller, thus improving precision of the component analyses of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a gas composition analyzer    (2) a gas composition analysis method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a gas composition analyzer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas composition analyzer (10)    Sampling part (12)    Mass-flow controller (13)    Component-analyses part (14)    Dilution part (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller i.e. processor, monitoring a power cycle corresponding to an electric motor (304). A fuel cell i.e. battery, initiates a power-up cycle corresponding to the motor. A generator (306) is coupled to the motor via a belt. An ignition switch generates an input signal for starting a power up cycle of the motor and generator. The generator converts mechanical energy produced by the motor into electrical energy. The controller receives a current input signal from a fuel cell circuit (302) i.e. battery pack, initiated by the ignition switch.    USE - Electro-mechanical system for use in a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The generator uses an alternate fuel source to convert mechanical energy produced by the motor into electrical energy, so that the fuel cell is recharged, and energy conservation of the fuel cell is improved in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recharging a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electro-mechanical system.    Generator powered electric motor circuit (300)    Fuel cell circuit (302)    Electric motor (304)    Generator (306)
NOVELTY - The gas pressure sensor has a semiconductor strain gauge (16) fixed to the outer wall surface of the detection wall (22) via a glass adhesion layer (12), the detection wall sealing the opening of a cylindrical container (20) having a lap side wall and a bottom wall. The glass adhesion layer has several through-holes (14) penetrated between the surface by the side of the detection wall and the strain gauge.    USE - Gas pressure sensor for hydrogen supply system (claimed) used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of hydrogen which enters into the gas pressure sensor when detecting hydrogen pressure is reduced by the glass adhesion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen supply system; and    (2) gas pressure sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and a sectional view of the gas pressure sensor.    Glass adhesion layer (12)    Through-holes (14)    Semiconductor strain gauge (16)    Cylindrical container (20)    Detection wall (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has impedance meter that measures complex impedance of secondary battery on several measurement frequencies, while changing measurement frequency. The value of internal impedance of secondary battery is computed based on complex impedance of secondary battery. The change of computed internal impedance is analyzed to determine whether the temperature of secondary battery exceeds safe temperature range. A warning regarding temperature rise of secondary battery is emitted when temperature of secondary battery exceeds safe temperature range.    USE - Apparatus for determining temperature state of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for power supply of notebook personal computer (PC). Can also be used for power supply of mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of secondary battery can be detected so that smoke emission or ignition accident of secondary battery can be prevented. Damage to secondary battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for determining temperature state of secondary battery; and    (2) program for determining temperature state of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of determining temperature state of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has cooler (2) installed in outdoors, for processing heat discharged from a fuel cell power generating device (1). The cooler has a cooling fan (6), and a hopper installed above the cooling fan. The hopper is filled with granular material harmless to human body. The granular material is mixed in air discharged from cooler by rotation of cooling fan, when a fire outbreak signal is received from fire alarm installed in building.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system with fire outbreak notification function for building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the granular material is mixed in air discharged from cooler upon reception of fire outbreak signal, a fire outbreak can be notified promptly to people in proximity of fire outbreak area. Thus, the need for a separate emergency reporting system can be eliminated and so installation cost and space can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell power generating device and cooler of the fuel cell electric power generation system.    Fuel cell generating device (1)    Cooler (2)    Heat exchanger for warm water (3)    Pump (4)    Cooling fan (6)
NOVELTY - The stack (2) has laminated structure (4) and insulation cover (8). Several gaps (18,20,22) are formed between outer peripheral surface of laminated structure and insulation cover, and are extended to the end plate (6), along the lamination direction of laminated structure. A gas flow path (24) to connect the exterior of the end plate to the gaps, is formed in the inside of the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle, used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent ventilation effect with respect to the insulation cover is achieved and the generation of condensed water is suppressed. Electric power generation efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Laminated structure (4)    End plate (6)    Insulation cover (8)    Gaps (18,20,22)    Gas flow path (24)
NOVELTY - The air cell (10) has electrolyte layer (2) which is accommodated with non-aqueous electrolyte solution to allow conduction of ion between air electrode (1), and negative electrode (3). A temperature controller controls the temperature of non-aqueous electrolyte solution according to operating condition.    USE - Air cell e.g. lithium metal air cell mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, for fixed type power supply and home-use power supply. Can also be used as potassium metal air cell, magnesium air cell, aluminum air cell and calcium air cell.    ADVANTAGE - By making temperature distribution of non-aqueous electrolyte solution to be uniform, supply of oxygen or ion can be accelerated. Hence, the high output and high capacity maintenance of air cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air cell.    Air electrode (1)    Oxygen layer (1a)    Electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - The air cell has an electric power generation unit that is provided in a casing. An electrolyte solution consumption calculation unit computes the consumption of electrolyte solution provided in casing. An electrolyte solution amount adjusting unit adjusts the amount of electrolyte solution in the casing, based on the consumption of electrolyte solution computed by electrolyte solution consumption calculation unit.    USE - Air cell such as lithium air cell, alkali-metal air cell, alkaline-earth metal air cell and zinc air cell used as battery for portable device, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of electrolyte solution in the casing is adjusted, the amount of electrolyte solution in casing can be kept appropriate. The drying of electrolyte solution can be prevented and the service life of air cell can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of air cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell monitor (100) has a switch group (20) having several switches (21) which are connected in series. The switches are turned off when voltage of serially connected electric power generation cells (11) decreases. A detection unit (30) is arranged to detect conduction between ends (61,62) of switch group.    USE - Cell monitor of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of voltage drop of electric power generation cell in fuel cell, can be detected rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of cell monitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation cells (11)    Switch group (20)    Switches (21)    Detection unit (30)    Ends of switch group (61,62)    Cell monitor (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying after the separator for fuel cells is immersed in a polar solvent containing methanol or acetone for a fixed time and immersed subsequently to ion-exchange water. The separator is formed from porous electroconductive powder, and carbon material.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cells used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilicity and water retention properties of the separator can be improved while the separator manufactured inexpensively and reliably.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a laminated structure (20) of battery cell (22) that supplies fuel gas and oxygen gas, which is clamped between insulation boards (30L,30R) fixed to end plates (10).A separator (24) and an interface (30K) having low friction properties, are contacted with each other, after clamping laminated structure. The laminated structure is displaced to a shearing direction based on a shearing force (E) that intersects lamination direction. A reaction force (f) is received from a tension plate (40), when laminated structure is contacted with tension plate.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction force can be provided reliably to the battery cell laminated structure using a simple structure of fuel cell. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell is reduced, and the impact-resistant and vibration-resistant properties of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    End plate (10)    Battery cell laminated structure (20)    Battery cell (22)    Separator (24)    Interface (30K)    Insulation boards (30L,30R)    Tension plate (40)    Fuel cell (100)    Shearing force (E)    Reaction force (f)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electrode catalyst layer that is provided in the surface of an electrolytic membrane. A gas diffusion layer is accumulated on electrode catalyst layer. The electroconductive fine particle layer (30) provided between electrode catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer is formed, when several carbon microparticles (34) covered with adhesive (36) are accumulated.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electroconductive fine particle layer provided between electrode catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer is formed, when several carbon microparticles covered with adhesive are accumulated, the electroconductivity and gas diffusion property of fuel cell can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell.    Electroconductive fine particle layer (30)    Carbon microparticle (34)    Adhesive (36)    Space (A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separator (100) including through hole (102) which is used as flow path of reactive gas for supply to membrane electrode assembly, positioned opposing a porous structure (210). The through hole of separator is formed in a position corresponding to through hole (212) formed in porous structure.    USE - Fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By forming through hole of separator in a position corresponding to through hole of porous structure, the supply amount of reactive gas can be equalized and power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the separator and porous plate of the fuel cell.    Separator (100)    Through hole of separator (102)    Porous plate (200)    Porous structure (210)    Through hole of porous structure (212)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has coolant supply paths (20a,20b) that are merged at an exhaustion path (24). A centrifugal fan (30) is provided with an inlet (36) which is divided into large and small suction regions (26,27) according to suction amount of coolant. The large and small suction regions are connected to upstream and downstream of the supply paths respectively.    USE - Cooling structure of assembled battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the large and small suction regions of the inlet are connected to upstream and downstream of the supply paths, the cooling efficiency can be stabilized and wiring design of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of cooling structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant supply paths (20a,20b)    Exhaustion path (24)    Suction regions (26,27)    Centrifugal fan (30)    Inlet (36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has storage unit that stores correspondence of usage-amount of fuel cell, and cash value for every component of fuel cell, and input unit that receives input of plan-usage amount of fuel cell from the user. An acquisition unit acquires cash value for every component of fuel cell based on stored correspondence. A price calculation unit adds the cash values for each component of fuel cell, and deducts the added cash value from selling price of predetermined fuel cell so as to calculate selling price of fuel cell.    USE - Apparatus for calculating price of fuel cell used as electric power generating apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in information terminal, domestic co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The price of each component of fuel cell can be calculated with sufficient precision by using simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell price calculation method; and    (2) fuel cell price calculation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the fuel cell price calculation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has a cooling fan for cooling secondary battery, and a temperature setting unit for setting starting temperature of cooling fan. The starting temperature of fan is set based on load of secondary battery and continuation time of drive of battery with the detected load.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By setting the starting temperature of cooling fan based on load of secondary battery, the battery can be cooled appropriately and battery life can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process for setting temperature of cooling fan. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrode structure formed by laminating sheet-like positive and negative electrodes through separator, which is accommodated in laminated-film exterior case (2). The positive and negative electrode external terminals (3,4) are connected to positive and negative electrodes respectively. The heat sealing portion is configured to seal outer periphery edge of exterior case. The heat sealing portion is folded in the folding portion (21a) of exterior case. The portion of heat sealing portion that is not folded is made into vent portion (21b).    USE - Laminated type battery such as laminated type lithium ion secondary battery used for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The safety and reliability of the battery can be improved by maintaining the uniform internal pressure of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the laminated type battery.    Laminated type battery (1)    Laminated-film exterior case (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)    Folding portion (21a)    Vent portion (21b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has reinforcement films (8A,8B) which are provided in exposure region (1') that is not covered with catalyst layers (2,3) among the electrolytic membrane (1) and gas permeation layers (5A,5B). The reinforcement films are laminated on the catalyst layers and form a lamination location. The thickness of peripheral regions (22,32) corresponding to the lamination location is thinner than the thickness of center regions (21,31) at which reinforcement films are not laminated by the inner side of peripheral regions.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive contact pressure acting on the peripheral region is inhibited effectively such that desired contact pressure is made to act on the electric power generation region corresponding to center region reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Exposure region (1')    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Gas permeation layers (5A,5B)    Reinforcement films (8A,8B)    Fuel cell (10)    Center regions (21,31)    Peripheral regions (22,32)
NOVELTY - The connector structure has connector (20,501) which is provided with columnar-shaped male-type connector terminal or female-type connector terminal. The male or female type connector terminal is attached to installation base by moving the connector terminal along direction which intersects with axial center.    USE - Connector structure for battery pack (claimed) used for electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in electric tool, electric motorcycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector terminal is attached to installation base by moving terminal along direction which intersects with axial center, the contact resistance between installation base and connector can be reduced. The operability fall of battery pack can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the battery pack mounting machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Lower case (12)    Connector (20)    Battery pack mounting machine (500)    Equipment side connector (501)
NOVELTY - The structure includes upper frame (32) and lower frame (33) which are mutually connected together so as to form a case (31). The circumference of battery stack (21) is surrounded by the case. The case is provided with fixing frame (41) which is provided between battery stack and upper frame. The fixing frame is oriented so as to press the top portion of battery stack with respect to lower frame.    USE - Battery stack fixation structure mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of battery stack can be suppressed effectively by simple structure. The operability of fixation structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery stack fixation structure.    Battery stack (21)    Case (31)    Upper frame (32)    Lower frame (33)    Fixing frame (41)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has case frame (31) comprising upper frame and lower frame (33) mutually connected integrally, to surround the circumference of battery stack (21). The case frame includes hollow structure in a position which adjoins the battery stack, which has fin portion (37) forming intake passage (46) and exhaust passage (47) for circulating cooling air.    USE - Cooling structure of battery stack of battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case frame has fin portion forming intake passage and exhaust passage for circulating cooling air, such that the structure of the cooling structure can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery stack (21)    Case frame (31)    Lower frame (33)    Fin portion (37)    Intake passage (46)    Exhaust passage (47)
NOVELTY - The module (B) has a battery laminated structure (1) that is formed by laminating unit batteries (C) having positive and negative electrode terminal boards. The terminal boards consist of electroconductive plate material in opposing directions. The positive and negative electrode end plates (3,5) are arranged at ends of laminated structure, and are bound with laminated structure by using strip-shaped binding element.    USE - Battery module mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The need for using clamp structure for clamping battery module, and fixing structure for fixing laminated structure can be eliminated and hence weight and size of battery module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery laminated structure (1)    Positive electrode end plate (3)    Negative electrode end plate (5)    Battery module (B)    Unit batteries (C)
NOVELTY - The electrode cell (4) has a carbon thin film (1) provided with a gap in its surface, and covered with electrolyte (2). Positive electrode active material (3) is filled in the gap.    USE - Electrode cell of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic electric storage apparatus, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - An electrode cell that avoids occurrence of danger e.g. fire breakout and ensures high-speed charging/discharging characteristics can be easily provided, while achieving high safety, and improving performance. Control of mechanical strength of carbon-thin film can be favorably performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the electrode cell.    Carbon thin film (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Positive electrode active material (3)    Electrode cell (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas supply system (40) supplies hydrogen gas to the anode, and an oxidizing agent gas supply system (30) supplies oxidizing agent gas to a cathode. A controller (60) controls the fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supply systems according to required electric power. The electric power generation is stopped when the required electric power is less than a preset value. The oxidizing agent gas is supplied continuously in small quantity when the output-terminal voltage of the fuel cell stack (20) is more than a minimum threshold-value.    USE - Fuel cell system used as onboard power supply system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent gas can be appropriately supplied to the cathode, and hence the useless power generation is suppressed and the output response performance is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Oxidizing agent gas supply system (30)    Fuel gas supply system (40)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus with an oxidizing agent gas compressor that compresses and discharges oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell. A cooler comprises a cooling core (28) that is arranged between wind flow-in and wind flow-out tanks (24,26) having muffling material (32), to cool the oxidizing agent gas discharged from the oxidizing agent gas compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply of mobile telephone, personal computer and motor vehicle, and for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the fuel cell system can be reduced reliably and the sound emission from the intercooler can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the intercooler. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Intercooler (16)    Pneumatic piping (22)    Wind flow-in tank (24)    Wind flow-out tank (26)    Muffling material (32)
NOVELTY - The air cell system (100) has a housing (6) accommodating an electric power generation portion (4) consisting of an electrolyte layer (3) provided between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). A cavity (7) is provided between the housing inner wall and the positive electrode. A ventilation system ventilates the cavity. The ventilation system has an air inflow portion (20) for making air flow into the cavity and a gas discharge portion (30) for discharging gas inside the cavity when charging reaction is performed in the electric power generation portion.    USE - Air cell system in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide generated during the charging reaction is discharged outside the housing for preventing the degradation of the discharge reaction efficiency due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the housing of the air cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the air cell system.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation portion (4)    Housing (6)    Cavity (7)    Air inflow portion (20)    Gas discharge portion (30)    Air cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has filling port (4) for preventing back flow to fuel tank (1) which stores the supplied fuel. The fuel cell (15) is arranged at downstream position while arranging fuel filling portion (10) adjoined with filling port at downstream direction. The non-return valve (12) and system solenoid valve (13) are arranged sequentially from the side adjacent to filling port. The fuel tank is connected to piping (6) which connects the non-return valve and system solenoid valve by fuel filling piping (3).    USE - Fuel filling system for supplying fuel to fuel cell of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel tank is connected to piping which connects non-return valve and system solenoid valve by fuel filling piping. Hence the amount of fuel leaked by operational failure of fuel filling port can be reduced. The overall structure of the piping is simplified reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel storage system.    Fuel tank (1)    Fuel filling piping (3)    Filling port (4)    Piping (6)    Fuel filling portion (10)    Non-return valve (12)    System solenoid valve (13)    Fuel cell (15)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has element (1), and pair of collection boards (2) joined to the pair of electrodes provided in the both end surfaces of element respectively. The element is accommodated in bottomed cylindrical case (3) containing electrolyte solution. The case is provided with metal casing (3b) inserted into outer periphery resin case (3a). The thickness of portion of resin case holding the metal casing is made thinner than the other portion of resin case. A lid (4) sealing the case, is provided with holes (4a) for inserting the terminal portion (2a) of current collection board.    USE - Capacitor for capacitor apparatus (claimed) used for hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation property of the capacitor can be improved and the size of the capacitor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capacitor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Collection boards (2)    Terminal portion of current collection board (2a)    Bottomed cylindrical case (3)    Resin case (3a)    Metal casing (3b)    Lid (4)    Holes (4a)
NOVELTY - A system (34) for managing the temperature of a battery (32), where the battery having a first outer surface comprises a first reservoir coupled to the first outer surface of the battery; and a first phase change material thermally coupled with the first outer surface of the battery and retained by the first reservoir. The first phase change material has a composition selected from crystalline alkyl hydrocarbons, paraffins, salt hydrates and/or poly-alcohols.    USE - For managing temperature of a battery (Claimed), which is suitable for deployment in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system used in battery provides the battery with improved temperature stability, maintaining it for longer periods of time within its optimal operating temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following:    (1) a battery comprising an outer wall, and a first phase change material encapsulated within the outer wall; and    (2) a battery assembly comprising a housing configured to contain a battery, where the housing having a first wall; and a first phase change material encapsulated within the first wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isometric view of an exemplary battery.    Battery (32)    Temperature management system ;(38) Bottom panel (34)    Top panel (44)    Terminals (46)
NOVELTY - Lithium-ion electrochemical cell comprises a positive electrode containing a mixed metal oxide (I); and an negative electrode comprising lithium titanate nanoparticles.    USE - As a lithium-ion electrochemical cell (claimed), useful in power electronic devices such as the traction inverters in plug-in electric or hybrid vehicles, wind turbines, train engines, generators and various industrial processes.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion electrochemical cell has high charge-discharge rates, and excellent thermal stability; and exhibits irreversible capacity loss of less than 7% during an initial charge-discharge cycle from 1-2.75 V at 15 mA/g charge/discharge current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium-ion electrochemical cell comprises a positive electrode containing a mixed metal oxide having formula Lia(MnxNiyCoz)O2 (I); and an negative electrode comprising lithium titanate nanoparticles.    a=0.40-1.20;    x and y=0-0.40;    z=0.55-0.95;or    x+y+z=1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making an electrochemical cell involving selecting a cathode that has a first cycle irreversible capacity of less than 7% when cycled versus lithium metal; selecting an anode that has a first cycle irreversible capacity of less than 7% when cycled versus lithium metal; and combining the cathode and the anode along with an electrolyte and a separator to form a cell.
NOVELTY - A H bridge circuit (400A) has switching elements for applying power supply voltage supplied to electromagnetic coil of the motor. A regeneration circuit (500) revives electric power from the coil. A control-signal generating circuit (300) produces drive control signal supplied to H bridge circuit, and regenerative-control signal supplied to regeneration circuit. A reverse-blocking diode (210A) is provided between power supply input terminal of H bridge circuit and power terminal of power supply circuit (250), whose cathode is connected to regeneration circuit.    USE - Drive control circuit of electrical motor e.g. brushless direct current (DC) motor for moving object (claimed) e.g. projector, fuel cell type mobile telephone, electric-power-assisted bicycle, etc. Can also be used in single-phase motor, three-phase or poly-phase motor, etc., used in fan, timepiece, drum-type washing machine, roller coaster, vibrator, digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer (PC), fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, optical memory device, robot, and other household and electronic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - A drive control circuit that improves collection efficiency of electric power that can be revived from electrical motor can be easily provided, while ensuring low power consumption, low vibration, low noise, low rotation non-uniformity, low heat emission, and improved service lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the drive control circuit of electrical motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reverse-blocking diodes (210A,210B)    Power supply circuit (250)    Control-signal generating circuit (300)    H bridge circuits (400A,400B)    Regeneration circuit (500)
NOVELTY - The system has an abnormality detection sensor (14) to detect abnormality of hydrogen tank (10). A control unit (18) identifies tank with which abnormality is detected, based on identification information. A pressure regulation synthetic path (16) is controlled so that hydrogen is discharged from tank and discharge current becomes maximum amount of discharge current with respect to tank.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen tank with which abnormality is detected, can be exchanged easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (10)    Abnormality detection sensor (14)    Pressure regulation synthetic path (16)    Control unit (18)    Storage unit (22)
NOVELTY - The rotor (22) has a column-shaped rotor yoke (41) coaxially fixed with respect to a shaft (24). A permanent magnet (30) is arranged on a through-hole (42) formed between end surface (41a) of rotor yoke and end surface (41b) of permanent magnet along axial direction. The edge magnets (51,56) arranged on both ends of through hole are laminated with center magnet (53,54) arranged on center portion of through-hole along axial direction. The length (L1) in alignment with edge magnet along axial direction is longer than length (L3) in alignment with center magnet.    USE - Rotor for motor (claimed) used as motive power source for motor vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electrical eddy current can be suppressed and the raise of magnet temperature can be suppressed by shortening the length of center magnet. The torque and output performance of motor can be improved by lengthening the length of edge magnet. Hence, highly efficient and reliable rotor can be obtained and de-magnetization of rotor can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the motor unit.    Rotor (22)    Shaft (24)    Permanent magnet (30)    Column-shaped rotor yoke (41)    End surface of rotor yoke (41a)    End surface of permanent magnet (41b)    Through-hole (42)    Edge magnets (51,56)    Center magnet (53,54)    Lengths of magnets (L1,L3)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a parallel circuit (10) including a switching unit (15) that intermittently switches the output of an alternating current (AC) dynamo (29), connected to an electric double layer capacitor (11), and a switching unit (16) that intermittently switches the output of the AC dynamo, connected to a secondary battery (12). When voltage of the secondary battery is detected to be more than the rated voltage of secondary battery, only the switching unit (15) is conducted and the electric double layer capacitor is charged.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor can be efficiently charged with the voltage which exceeds the rated voltage of a secondary battery, by connecting a switching element as specified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric charging control method of secondary battery in power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Parallel circuit (10)    Electric double layer capacitor (11)    Secondary battery (12)    Switching units (15,16)    AC dynamo (29)
NOVELTY - The controller has two batteries (10, 20) for supplying electric power to a common load (50). Output control parts (11, 21) control output from the batteries with respect to the load. Acquisition units (31, 32) acquire the current-voltage characteristic of the batteries. A voltage drop amount calculation part computes the amount of voltage drop of the batteries. An optimal output calculating part (33) calculates optimal output of the batteries from the amount of voltage drop of the batteries. A main control part (30) controls the output control parts based on the calculation result.    USE - Controller for controlling a hybrid battery system of a motor driving power supply of an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The controller calculates the optimal output of the batteries by the optimal output calculating part, thus improving efficient utilization of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid battery system controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Batteries (10, 20)    Output control parts (11, 21)    Main control part (30)    Acquisition units (31, 32)    Optimal output calculating part (33)    Common load (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a conversion unit (12) that converts direct current power from fuel cell (11) into alternating current power. A line overvoltage detection unit (15) detects the line overvoltage in output terminal of conversion unit even when no signal is received from operation control unit (14). An emergency shut-down unit (16) performs emergency shutdown of the conversion unit when overvoltage is detected in the output terminal of conversion unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in domestic applications. Can also be used in business use fuel cell system used at factory and office.    ADVANTAGE - Overvoltage can be restrained below a fixed voltage and the destruction of internal circuit element can be prevented reliably. The maintenance operation can be performed easily and effectively and the generation of abnormality can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Conversion unit (12)    Operation control unit (14)    Line overvoltage detection unit (15)    Emergency shutdown unit (16)
NOVELTY - A DC-DC converter of bidirectional type is provided between a storage battery and a generator. An electric compressor is coupled to a generator. A control apparatus controls the direction of starting, stop and voltage conversion of DC-DC converter based on the voltage of the storage battery and the electric power generation amount of the generator.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regeneration energy can be distributed to the storage battery and compressor appropriately even if the regeneration energy is fluctuated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the operation of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit controls an electric motor so that the motive power is output based on the motive power request. The voltage between the terminals of the battery modules that are connected parallely to electric motor is detected. The electric current which flows through the battery modules is detected. The battery module abnormality is determined, when maximum energized state of the battery is detected.    USE - Motive power output device e.g. motor generator used for outputting motive power to driving shaft (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the battery modules connected to motor can be determined with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the abnormality determination routine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The drive device has an inverter driving an electric motor and a step-up converter boosting the voltage supplied by a battery to the inverter. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls the inverter so that a required driving force is output by the motor and the step-up converter so as to input a target voltage to the inverter. The ECU controls the step-up converter based on a low target voltage when the battery temperature is less than a threshold value.    USE - Drive device of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The early warming up of the battery is possible at the time of driving the motor by exchanging the heat generated by the motor with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the control of step-up converter by the ECU.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The circuit has several smoothing capacitors (C1,C2) for smoothing direct current voltage output from a direct current power supply. The switching units (F1,F2) switch the connection of capacitors from parallel connection to serial connection.    USE - Smoothing circuit for smoothing direct current voltage of direct current power supply such as battery in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge stored in smoothing capacitor is discharged rapidly, by switching connection of smoothing capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the structure of smoothing circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smoothing capacitors (C1,C2)    Switching units (F1,F2)    Power source line (L1)    Ground line (L2)    Switch (S)
NOVELTY - A conductive support agent contains fine carbon fiber having specific surface area of 5-20 m2/g and average fiber diameter of 5-900 nm, and does not have branched structure.    USE - Conductive support agent for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive support agent has high electrical property, mechanical characteristics, excellent conductivity and provides highly efficient electrical double layer capacitor having high charging/discharging cycle characteristics and favorable performance.
NOVELTY - The panel has multiple photovoltaic panel units (1) formed by connecting photovoltaic battery blades, where the panel units are integrally fixed through a linking spring blade (2) and a linking shaft (3). An output end of each photovoltaic panel unit is connected to an output circuit (5). A thermal end of a semiconductor discharges heat that is absorbed by an evaporating end of a thermal tube, where direct current generated by a photovoltaic battery is partially utilized for driving refrigeration of a semiconductor refrigerating element.    USE - Sun-shielding foldable solar photovoltaic panel for a semiconductor refrigerating automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can effectively absorb solar radiation during summer, and can generate electrical energy to perform sun-shielding effect efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sun-shielding foldable solar photovoltaic panel.    Photovoltaic panel units (1)    Linking spring blade (2)    Linking shaft (3)    Spring (4)    Output circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The device has an inner circulation part (4) installed on periphery of a cylinder (1) and an exhaust pipe (2). A side of a semiconductor heat point piece (5) is connected with the inner circulation part. Another side of the semiconductor heat point piece is connected with an outer circulation part (6). Voltage output ends (71, 72) are arranged on two sides of the semiconductor heat point piece. The inner circulation part comprises an inner water pump (42), an inner water pump pipe (43) and a cooling pipe (41) that is installed on the periphery of the cylinder and the exhaust pipe.    USE - Car exhaust utilizing type generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids environmental pollution, and saves energy, and is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a generating device.    Cylinder (1)    Exhaust pipe (2)    Inner circulation part (4)    Semiconductor heat point piece (5)    Outer circulation part (6)    Cooling pipe (41)    Inner water pump (42)    Inner water pump pipe (43)    Voltage output ends (71, 72)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has current collector (230) electrically connected to non-coating portion (124) of electrode assembly (120). The current collector has current collector plate (232) with end portion extended along the lengthwise direction of housing (110) and spaced away from each other. A cap plate (150) with a vent (152) provided corresponding to end portions is coupled to housing so as to seal the housing.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. prismatic type secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety, as the charging of the secondary battery is prevented by inducing short circuit between positive and negative electrodes of the electrode assembly when battery is overcharged. The cap plate is located on the housing for sealing the housing such that the leakage of electrolyte is prevented. Since electrode terminal is exposed through cap plate, the battery is connected to external device so that charging/discharging operations can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Housing (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Non-coating portion (124)    Cap plate (150)    Vent (152)    Secondary battery (200)    Current collector (230)    Current collector plate (232)
NOVELTY - A current collection laminate has an electroconductive protective layer (A) containing crosslinked fluorine-containing elastomer (a) and electroconductive filler (b) provided on a collector (B).    USE - Current collection laminate is used for electrode laminate for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection laminate has excellent flexibility, and provides lithium secondary battery having excellent corrosion resistance and high performance even at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode laminate;    (2) lithium secondary battery; and    (3) electroconductive fluorine-containing elastomer composition for forming collector protective layer of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented multilayer film is obtained by laminating a surface layer consisting of thermoplastic resin containing polyarylene sulfide, on at least one surface of a base layer consisting of thermoplastic resin containing polyester and polyimide. The intrinsic viscosity of resin contained in base layer is 0.65 dl/g or more. The reduction-by-half time of breaking elongation of multilayer film is 72 hours or more when multilayer film is wet-heat treated at 125 degrees C and relative humidity of 100%.    USE - Biaxially oriented multilayer film is used for solar cell, packaging material, circuit board, capacitor, electrical insulation material for water-heater motor, motor for car air-conditioner, and hybrid vehicle, solar cell back sheet, and inked ribbon.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially oriented multilayer film has excellent hydrolysis resistance, heat resistance, weather resistance and workability.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has square exterior portion with Non-aqueous electrolyte with which flat-shaped winding-up electrode (11) is enclosed. A negative electrode containing graphite is wound through separator. The packing density of negative electrode is 1.0-1.2 g/cc. The compression rate of separator in flat portion of flat-shaped winding-up electrode is 11% or less. The ratio of thickness of flat portion of the flat-shaped winding-up electrode with respect to inner dimension of square exterior portion in thickness direction of flat portion is 94 % or more.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved and maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Flat-shaped winding-up electrode (11)    Sealing board (13)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Positive electrode terminal (17)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin material contains (in parts weight) polybutylene naphthalate-type resin (5-90), polyamide-type resin (95-10) and compatibilizing agent (0.1-20).    USE - Thermoplastic resin material is used for fuel component (claimed) e.g. tube for fuel piping, connector for fuel piping, fuel-tank center seal, fuel-tank cap seal, canister, tank, injector used in internal combustion engine for bifuel-type motor vehicle, and fuel component for fuel cell in electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin material is safe, and has excellent fuel permeation resistance, impact resistance, durability and mechanical characteristics.
NOVELTY - The zirconium precursor powder is obtained by making a chelating agent mix and react with zirconium solution. The zirconium phosphate gel suspension liquid is obtained by making phosphoric acid mix and react with the zirconium precursor powder. The zirconium phosphate gel suspension liquid is dripped in the dispersion liquid dispersing fine carrier carrying catalyst in a solvent. The dispersion liquid is stirred after the dripping of zirconium phosphate gel suspension liquid in the dispersion liquid.    USE - Catalyst paste preparation method for forming catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for distributed power supply of motor vehicle engine and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst paste having high proton conductivity is obtained without inhibiting gas diffusion in the catalyst layer by uniformly dispersing zirconium phosphate gel suspension liquid in the dispersion liquid. The catalyst layer having excellent stability and driven under low humidity or high temperature condition is produced easily and inexpensively by eliminating the need for using polymer electrolyte materials such as perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the process of preparing the catalyst paste using zirconium phosphate gel suspension liquid.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A cooling fluid composition comprises a base chosen from imidazolium, pyridinium, quaternary ammonium, and phosphonium ionic liquids, and a rust-preventive agent.    USE - Cooling fluid composition is used in cooling systems of internal combustion engines and fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid composition does not corrode metals e.g. aluminum (alloy), and is excellent in heat resistance. The cooling capability is stabilized over a long period of time when compared with compositions using ethylene glycol as base. Since the ionic liquid is nonflammable, the manufacturing equipment of cooling fluid composition is simplified and storage is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling fluid composition comprises a base chosen from imidazolium ionic liquid of formula (I), pyridinium ionic liquid of formula (II), quaternary ammonium ionic liquid of formula: (R2-N+(-R1)(-R3)-R4)n(X-)m, and phosphonium ionic liquid of formula: (R2-P+(-R1)(-R3)-R4)n(X-)m, and a rust-preventive agent.    R1-R4=linear or branched alkyl, aryl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylene aryl, hydroxyalkyl, or haloalkyl (all optionally substituted);    X=anion;and    m,n=number to make the compound electrically neutral.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic lithium salt dissolves in nonaqueous solvent. The lithium salt contains lithium bis(oxalato)borate as anion and fluorinated silicon compound.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent battery characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic lithium salt dissolves in nonaqueous solvent. The lithium salt contains lithium bis(oxalato)borate as anion and fluorinated silicon compound of formula: F-Si(-R2)(-R3)-R1-Si(-R4)(R5)-F.    R1=alkylene, alkylene dioxy, alkenylene, alkenylene dioxy, alkynylene, alkynylene dioxy, arylene or arylene dioxy;and    R2-R5=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or halo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery, which has nonaqueous solution as electrolytic solution provided between positive electrode containing positive-electrode active material, and negative electrode containing negative-electrode active material. The positive electrode and negative electrode conduct lithium ion.
NOVELTY - The separator is formed by laminating fiber containing cellulosic fiber and fibril fiber with preset melting point on non-woven fabric or woven fabric. The fiber with filament is made of resin and is melt at the melting point. The freeness of the cellulosic fiber is 500 ml or less. The ratio of the average fiber diameter of cellulose fiber and average fiber diameter of fibril fiber is 2-40 and the ratio of mean fiber length of cellulose fiber and mean fiber length of fibril fiber is 3-12.    USE - Separator for electric storage devices e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, polymer battery or electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed) used in vehicle and copier. Can also be used in aluminum electrolytic capacitor and polymer lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic permeability is excellent and the short circuit between electrodes and the self discharge cannot be carried out easily. The separator has excellent mechanical strength with low resistance.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning photovoltaic panels (1) on the top of truck or semi truck roof top. The charge overflow is protected by the direct current (DC) disconnect units (3). The battery's power level, load consumption and amount of electricity generated by the photovoltaic panel are checked by charge controller (5). The electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels is stored in the battery (11). The stored energy from the photovoltaic panels is used by the electrical system.    USE - Method for providing solar power to electrical system inside truck or semi truck.    ADVANTAGE - An enough power is provided for the charge controller to maintain the charge on the battery so that the battery life is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic apparatus for generating and directing electricity generated by photovoltaic panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram explaining the method for providing solar power to electrical system.    Photovoltaic panel (1)    DC disconnect unit (3)    Charge controller (5)    Primary load (7)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves holding the back (44) of bonding surface (42) of laminated elements (40A,40B) by mounting base (110) and top arm (120) respectively, by negative pressure. The laminated elements held by mounting base and top arm are stuck together. The space between the laminated elements is pressure-reduced such that the laminated elements are laminated.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the space between the laminated elements is pressure-reduced such that the laminated elements are laminated, the bubble dead space and formation of wrinkles can be reduced by suppressing bubble mixing with respect to laminated elements so that the fall of output can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing apparatus of bipolar secondary battery.    Laminated elements (40A,40B)    Bonding surface (42)    Back (44)    Mounting base (110)    Top arm (120)
NOVELTY - A mesoporous substance electrolyte contains mesoporous substance containing regularly arranged silica and mesopore, and perfluoro sulfonic acid group which modifies inner surface of the mesopore.    USE - Mesoporous substance electrolyte. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell, water-electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The mesoporous substance electrolyte has high threshold value of acid radicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mesoporous substance electrolyte contains mesoporous substance containing regularly arranged silica and mesopore, and perfluoro sulfonic acid group of formula: -(C(H,F)2)n-X-(CF2)m-SO3H, which modifies inner surface of the mesopore.    X=O or direct bond;and    m,n=1-3.
NOVELTY - The sensor has multiple electrode pins electrically connected with a feeling gas element. A cover member is adhered to a mount base, so that area of one surface side containing the feeling gas element of the mount base is covered. Out leads (5a - 5c) are positioned in a groove part formed in a spacer surface. A pressing member covers a surface of a side supporting each lead of a spacer. The groove part is provided in a grid form.    USE - Gas sensor for detecting leakage of a combustible gas e.g. methane gas or carbon monoxide gas in a combustion apparatus, or hydrogen gas in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor can suppress damage of the connection part of the electrode pin due to external stress of the out leads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an out lead side of a gas sensor.    Out leads (5a - 5c)
NOVELTY - A catalyst has an electrode catalyst supported by electroconductive support, and an ion-conductive polymer contained in the pore of electroconductive support. The ion-conductive polymer comprises ion-conductive substance containing polymer electrolyte and inorganic particles. The ion-conductive substance has Stokes particle size of 50 nm or more or 20 nm or less, measured by dynamic-scattering method.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicles and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent water-retention property, and enables formation of fuel cell having high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrazine and oxygen to anode (10) and cathode (11) respectively so that the anode and cathode are short-circuited. The supply of oxygen to the cathode is stopped when anode and cathode are short-circuited. The heated hydrazine portion is set to contact with anode after stopping the supply of oxygen to the cathode.    USE - Electric power generation method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell system for electric vehicle, railway, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer of ion between the anode and cathode can be performed efficiently and generation of nitrogen gas in anode after stopping supply of oxygen to cathode can be avoided. Thus the anode can be hydrophilized efficiently, since the heated hydrazine portion is set to contact with anode. The electric power generating capacity of fuel cell can be improved effectively and starting performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cell stack (7)    Cathode (10)    Anode (11)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has positive electrode (5) which discharge-occludes lithium ion, active material compound containing non-graphite, rubber binder and carboxymethyl cellulose having average polymerization degree of 100-1000, and negative electrode (15) which occludes-discharge lithium ion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (5)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode (15)    Electrode group (40)    Battery can (41)    Positive electrode material (51)
NOVELTY - The idle stop apparatus (100) has a power supply unit (110) that includes an electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) and a battery (B) which are electrically connected in parallel. The power supply unit is electrically connected with a generator (BG) and a motor (M). Preferably, the power supply unit has a diode (D) with an anode electrically connected with the first terminal of the electric double layer capacitor, and a cathode electrically connected with the anode of the battery.    USE - Idle stop apparatus for vehicle e.g. electromobile, hybrid automatic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents shortening of the lifetime of the battery by avoiding frequent charging and discharging of the battery. Prevents discharge of the battery due to leakage current of the electric double layer capacitor, thus avoiding damage to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of idle stop apparatus.    Idle stop apparatus (100)    Power supply unit (110)    Battery (B)    Generator (BG)    Diode (D)    Electric double layer capacitor (EDLC)    Motor (M)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a controller (4) which measures the temperature of battery and target temperature of battery is set to controller, when controller is turned ON. A heating circuit turns into closed circuit and the battery is heated by heater (3) when the measured temperature is lower than target temperature. The heating circuit turns into open circuit and the battery is not heated when the measured temperature is higher than target temperature. A switch (5) electrically connected with the controller controls the ON-OFF state of the controller.    USE - Battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the atmospheric temperature is low, the motor of the vehicle is started reliably so that the discharge efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery for vehicle.    Case (1)    Battery (2)    Heater (3)    Controller (4)    Switch (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves partially testing a galvanic cell (2) by a non-destructive testing process by using electromagnetic radiation during a predetermined operating condition of a battery and/or the galvanic cell, such that a test result is determined. The test result is combined with a reference value, where the galvanic cell has a carrier that is made from polymer i.e. polyethylene terephthalate. The test result and/or a function parameter together with a value are stored in a memory device of the battery.    USE - Method for operating a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium-ion-battery, that is utilized for supplying a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method partially tests the galvanic cell by the non-destructive testing process during the predetermined operating condition of the battery and/or the cell, such that the test result is determined, where the test result is combined with the reference value, thus detecting aging and/or damage of the cell at the early stage. The operational reliability of the battery can be hence maintained even after a minimum operating period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a galvanic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a testing device for testing a galvanic cell.    Testing device (1)    Galvanic cell (2)    Radiation sources (3)    Sensor (5)    Computer (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell phone charger base installed with a set of alternating current 220V variable direct current 24V or 36V voltage-stabilizing power supply (F3). The voltage is conveyed to an electric heating wire (F11) via a safety device by controlling a switch. A control switch controls heat according to temperature of different seasons. The electric heating wire is embedded at one side of a battery pole, adhered and sealed by using varnish or adhered as a body by panne. An electric heating board is inserted in a storage battery sandwich and sealed or bound on a periphery of the battery.    USE - Heating type storage battery such as a cell phone battery, electric power assistant vehicle and motorcycle storage batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has prolonged service life. The battery heats at the temperature less than the normal charging temperature of the battery with various forms and shapes or various chargeable storage batteries and the base is installed with heating elements to recover the maximal charging efficiency, so that the battery reduces the charging frequency and time, effectively prolongs the service life of the battery by about half a year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heating type storage battery.    Power wire (F1)    Heating voltage-stabilizing power supply (F2)    Alternating current 220V variable direct current 24V or 36V voltage-stabilizing power supply (F3)    Heating control switch (F5)    Electric heating wire (F11)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple electrolytic capacitors connected together in series to reduce a voltage of an alternating current mesh. A trigger pulse for controlling a mono-directional silicon controlled rectifier to conduct is generated by a power transformer (B) and rectified by a silicon diode. A capacitor voltage reducing circuit and a half-wave rectifying circuit are provided with silicon rectifying diodes (D1, D2, D4, and D7) and electrolytic capacitors (C1-C3). A primary winding of the power transformer is connected with an electric supply by a fuse (BX) and a switch (SW1).    USE - Sulphurless charging device for an electric vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is small in volume and light in weight. The device realizes electric supply reduction by connecting multiple electrolytic capacitors in series, and generates mono-directional silicon controllable trigger pulse by a power-frequency power transformer with small power. The device is simple in structure and reliable to use. The device avoids isolation of the alternating current mesh, and electric shock danger of an operator. The device has better sulphur removing effect to a storage battery pack, so that the capacity of the storage battery is increased, the service of the storage battery is prolonged in an effective manner. The use of non-ferrous metal is decreased, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a sulphurless charging device.    Power transformer (B)    Fuse (BX)    Electrolytic capacitors (C1-C3)    Silicon rectifying diodes (D1, D2, D4, D7)    Switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - Redox flow battery electrolyte comprises vanadium ion solution and sulfate ion solution, where viscosity of vanadium ion solution and sulfate ion solution are 2.0-6.0 mol/L and 1.0-8.0 mol/L respectively.    USE - Redox flow battery electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing redox flow battery electrolyte, which involves:    (A) mixing deionized water with vanadium compound to obtain a mixture;    (B) adding 98% of concentrated sulfuric acid into the mixture to obtain vanadium mixture;    (C) keeping vanadium mixture in furnace for heating at 100-400 degrees C for 30-480 minutes to obtain a product;    (D) grinding the obtained product; and    (E) adding 1.0-8.0 mol/L of sulfuric acid solution in the ground product to obtain redox flow battery electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The system has a ventilation pipeline arranged at a bottom part of an electric vehicle. A battery group is connected with a power source input end of an inverter through two solid containers and a wave filter. The inverter has a power source output end that is connected with a power source input end of an inverting static switch. The power source input end of the inverting static switch is connected with a current non power compensator such that the output end of the power source is connected with an output switch.    USE - Power supply system for a wind-driving generating system of a wind-driving electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electric bicycle built-in lithium battery and protection plate comprises motor comprising a stator part, a battery pack placed on the stator, a rotor as the shell, and a battery protection system placed inside the motor. The battery and protection plate further comprises a cylindrical secondary battery.    USE - An electric bicycle built-in lithium battery and protection plate.    ADVANTAGE - The battery and protection plate achieves the desired protection of lithium battery inside of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an electric bicycle built-in lithium battery and protection plate.
NOVELTY - The resonator has conductors (1201,1202) that are wrapped around the magnetic material to form several loops around the axis of the magnetic material. The loops are spanned over the magnetic material. The length of the magnetic material is parallel to a dipole moment created by the loops. The span of the loops is about one half of the length of the magnetic material.    USE - Resonator for wireless power transmission. Uses include but are not limited to transmit power to robots, computers, personal digital assistant (PDA), electric-engine vehicles such as buses and hybrid cars, and medical devices such as wearable or implantable devices, laptops, cell-phones, portable music players, house-hold robots, global positioning system (GPS) navigation systems, industrial and manufacturing equipment, tools such as lights, fans, drills, saws, heaters, displays, TVs, counter-top appliances, military devices, heated or illuminated clothing, protective-wear such as helmets, body armor and vests, solar panels, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A high-Q electromagnetic resonator can be provided at reduced cost reliably. The transmission of useful amounts of the power over mid-range distances and alignment offsets can be enabled effectively with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the resonator.    Conductors (1201,1202)    Rectangular core (1203)
NOVELTY - The separator has a thermoplastic synthetic fiber, heat resistant synthetic fiber, natural fiber and thermosetting resin such as phenol resin or epoxy resin, which are combined and melted. The tensile strength of thermosetting resin is set to be less than 3N/15 mm. Content of thermosetting resin with respect to the gross mass of thermoplastic synthetic fiber, heat resistant synthetic fiber and natural fiber is 5-200 mass parts. The fiber diameters of the thermoplastic and heat resistant synthetic fiber are 10 mm or less and 1 micrometer or less respectively.    USE - Separator for electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, polymer battery and electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, industrial and non-commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Tensile strength of the thermoplastic synthetic fiber is set to preset value so that the winding process of the separator can be performed reliably and effectively. Durability of the separator during high temperature conditions can be improved. Generation of short circuit between electrodes can be prevented so that the self-discharge of the battery can be prevented and performance of the separator can be improved.
NOVELTY - The composition has a binder provided with an anodic active material, a conductive agent and a carbon fiber precursor, where the precursor is made of one among polyacryl nitrile, phenol resin, polybenzyl imidazole, cellulose, phenol, pitch or polyimide and the anodic active material is made of lithium manganese or activated charcoal.    USE - Composition for producing a positive electrode for an electricity storage device e.g. secondary lithium battery and lithium ion capacitor (all claimed), which is utilized for a portable electronic instrument such as notebook computer, cellular phone, industrial electric tool, home hand-held vacuum cleaner, hybrid electric vehicle and electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has improved efficiency, rate control property, excellent durability and improved service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electricity storage device comprising a positive electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing a composition for producing a positive electrode for an electricity storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a composition producing a positive electrode for an electricity storage device.
NOVELTY - The device has a circulating cooling water unit whose water outlet pipe is connected with a top part of a humidifying container and water inlet pipe is connected with a bottom part of the container. A gas outlet pipe of an oxidant is connected with the bottom part of the container, and gas inlet pipe is connected with the top part of the container. A circulating cooling water and the oxidant flows up and down in the container to form a loop. A spray is provided on an end part of the water outlet pipe of the water unit. A high efficiency padding is made of stainless steel wire.    USE - Humidifying device for a normal pressure fuel cell system and a high pressure fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device rationally utilizes heat during generating process of a fuel cell. The device saves cooling medium and the heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifying device.
NOVELTY - The device has an integrated circuit card socket connected with a single chip and combine with an integrated circuit card to trigger a work state of the single chip. A single chip direct current switch is connected with the single chip and provides power to modules. A direct current stable voltage unit whose direct current 3.3/5 voltage output provides power to the single chip. An input end i.e. emergency battery group and an output end is connected with the single chip direct current switch. The single chip is connected with an LCD display module.    USE - On-vehicle direct current power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids impact resulted from a concentrated power-on of a power supply source. The device reduces opening/closing operation of a system operator. The charge/discharge state of an automatic detection storage battery can be automatically detected and work time of system is increased in an emergency situation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an on-vehicle direct current power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a light-generating unit (150) settled in a seating groove (131), and a luminescence lamp connected electrically with a solar cell. The solar cell generates electricity with a light source that is equipped in a case (151). The case is settled in one side of a main body part (110), and is settled in the seating groove. A pressing groove is separated from the seating groove. A support bracket (211) is equipped in a sliding bracket (210), and supports the main body part. An elastic member (160) is separated from the support bracket with a certain height.    USE - Bumper device for a vehicle i.e. truck (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device easily performs range discrimination process, and avoids separate power supply for radiation of the light-generating unit. The device has high efficiency, and can prevent lading work. The device is stable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a bumper device.    Bumper device (100)    Main body part (110)    Seating groove (131)    Light-generating unit (150)    Case (151)    Elastic member (160)    Sliding bracket (210)    Support bracket (211)
NOVELTY - The generator has a water inlet pipe (2) and a steam outlet pipe connected between an electrolytic cell and water case. A separator (8) is located near to the shell, and a water inlet groove (13) is arranged between the separator and the shell of electrolytic cell. The upper end of water inlet groove is connected with the water inlet pipe. A water passage (14) is provided between the lower end of the separator and bottom portion of the shell. The electrode plates (15) are clamped in an installation groove opened on the shell and separator at both ends.    USE - Hydrogen and oxygen generator installed in engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion of fuel can be supported effectively and the thermal efficiency of the hydrogen and oxygen generator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen and oxygen generator.    Water inlet pipe (2)    Separator (8)    Water inlet groove (13)    Water passage (14)    Electrode plate (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a surface provided with multiple vent holes. The inner surface peripheries of vent holes form a sunken containing portion. A hot melt glue layer for injecting in perfusion opening of shell to make hot melt glue flow in C-shaped flow channel. The air electrode and separating membrane edge are glued tightly and wrapped. The air in flow channel is discharged from vent hole. The hot melt glue is cooled and cured to form a ring of hot melt glue layer with elasticity and viscosity, and tightly pressed the air electrode to block leakage of liquid in the cell.    USE - Low-pressure molding encapsulation structure of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The structure has a perfusion opening and vent hole communicated with each other that are set between the containing portion and shell. An air electrode is set on inner surface is formed of multiple vent holes, is a porous sheet-shaped structure made of carbon powder with micro hole. A separating membrane is formed by macromolecule, solid polyelectrolyte or non-woven fabric, is laid on inner surface of air electrode. A hollow fixing portion is set in the shell for containing anode electrode. An annular flange is set on surface adjacent to surface of the separating membrane, to form other containing portion outside. The containing portions are surrounded to form a C-shaped flow channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the low-pressure molding encapsulation structure.
NOVELTY - Alkali metal fuel cell comprises: a renewable anode comprising solid alkali metal and alkali metal dissolved in a solvent as fuel; a cathode structure comprising a static electronically conductive component, an ioncially conductive component comprising an electrolyte for ions of the alkali metal, and a fluid oxidant obtained from an operating environment of the cell; and a protective membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode structure, the membrane conductive to ions of the alkali metal, the membrane isolating the anode from the fluid oxidant of the cathode structure.    USE - The alkali metal fuel cell is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell isolates the highly reactive anode alkali metal fuel from the cathode oxidant while maintaining a path for the alkali metal ions.
NOVELTY - A device comprises inlet pipes (1,2) arranged perpendicular to each other. The inlet pipe opening into a premixing chamber (5) is axially encompassed along with a segment by a jacket (3) including holes (9), which is applied to side of the jacket facing segment (4). Sheathing and section of the inlet pipe form a double pipe, in which pre-mixing of the gaseous media takes place before the entry into the pre-mixing chamber of reformer. Flow direction is adjusted in the sheathing against inflow direction of the inlet pipe.    USE - Device for mixing two gaseous media, preferably air and natural gas in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has small and compact construction, and ensures optimum mixing of gas flows and low pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the device.    Inlet pipes (1,2)    Jacket (3)    Segment (4)    Pre-mixing chamber (5)    Holes (9)
NOVELTY - The system (2) includes a sorption wheel (4) for drying ambient air (16) and conveying the dried air (18) to a downstream heat exchanger (8) which cools the dried air. A primary humidifier unit (10) humidifies the cooled air (20) from the heat exchanger. The fuel cell (6), connected to the sorption wheel and humidifier unit, provides availability of fuel cell exhaust air (32) for regenerating the sorption wheel and water (22) to be introduced to the humidifier unit.    USE - System for cooling space in vehicle (claimed), particularly aircraft (claimed) such as commercial aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides the cooling capacity on basis of an evaporative method, in which waste heat and released water vapor of a fuel cell are simultaneously utilized, resulting in reduction of additional energy provided for cooling purposes. Symbiotic relationship between the fuel cells and cooling systems are realized, ensuring fuel savings resulting from use of waste product heat and humidity. Water from the fuel cell is supplied to the humidifier unit, eliminating need for carrying water separately in the vehicle. Inclusion of a secondary humidifier unit to humidify and cool air outflow from the space realizes improved heat transfer in the heat exchanger and achieves even higher cooling capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for cooling a space in a vehicle; and    (2) a use of an evaporative cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a system for cooling space in vehicle.    System for cooling space in vehicle (2)    Sorption wheel (4)    Fuel cell (6)    Downstream heat exchanger (8)    Primary humidifier unit (10)    Ambient air (16)    Dried air (18)    Cooled air (20)    Water (22)    Fuel cell exhaust air (32)
NOVELTY - The changer (1) has storage units (11, 12) storing conditions of an electric power supplied to loads (31, 32), where the changer is arranged in a micro computer. A set of supplying units (14, 16) supply the electric power to loads when the loads determine whether supply conditions are filled. A set of stopping units (13, 15) stop the supply of the electric power to the loads when the loads determine whether stop condition is filled. A changeover switch includes a relay that stops the electric power supply to the loads, and an input device is provided with a storage battery (21).    USE - Load changer for adjusting a load of an object in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stopping units stop the supply of the electric power to the loads when the loads determine whether the stop condition is filled, thus avoiding unnecessary power consumption in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a functional structure of a load managing electronic circuit unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Load changer (1)    Storage units (11, 12)    Loads (13, 15)    Supplying units (14, 16)    Storage battery (21)
NOVELTY - The safety device has safe elements that are latched to the side connectors respectively. A high voltage apparatus (28,29) has main high voltage cable (39) that is connected to the side connectors respectively. The safe elements are inserted in the gap formed between the side high voltage cables (40,41).    USE - Safety device of high voltage cable connector for vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled electric vehicle, four-wheeled hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The safe elements are latched to the side connectors respectively. Hence the attachment or detachment of the high voltage cables can be handled easily. The maintenance operation of high voltage apparatus can be performed easily. The connector can be held safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the safety device.    High voltage apparatus (28,29)    Motor controller (30)    Main high voltage cable (39)    Side high voltage cables (40,41)    Main connector (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell mounting vehicle (10) has a stack mount frame (41) that is connected to the floor. A penetration hole (22) is provided in the center portion of a fuel cell stack (16). An impact transmission frame (23) is penetrated in the penetration hole. The lower end of impact transmission frame is arranged at the upper portion of stack mount frame. The upper end of impact transmission frame is arranged at the opposing position of vehicle chassis (11).    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact transmission frame is penetrated in the penetration hole such that lower end of impact transmission frame is arranged at upper portion of stack mount frame. Hence the damage to fuel cell stack can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell mounting vehicle.    Fuel cell mounting vehicle (10)    Vehicle chassis (11)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Penetration hole (22)    Impact transmission frame (23)    Stack mount frame (41)
NOVELTY - The device has a functional layer of nanoparticles arranged between electrodes on a substrate. The layer includes a functional domain transforming an external stimulus into an electrical signal or vice versa. Conductive domains are dispersed in the layer and separated from each other. The conductive domains are formed by a particle or an agglomerate of particles of a conducting or semiconducting material having a higher electrical conductivity than the material of the functional domain, where each conductive domain forms an electrically conductive path on the functional domain.    USE - Micro/nano electrical device. Uses included but are not limited to a gas sensor, solar cell, actuator, fuel cell and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses functional material particles in nanoscale, thus achieving miniaturization of the device. The conductive domains are separated from each other and include a particle or an agglomerate of particles of a conducting or semiconducting material having a higher electrical conductivity than the material of the functional domain, so that a continuous electrical path is not formed between the electrodes and the functional domain is not shunted, thus improving functionality and the efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for preparing an electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a micro/nano electrical device with conductive domains on a bottom surface of a functional layer.
NOVELTY - A battery pack thermal management system, comprises: a battery pack (101) enclosure configured to hold a set of batteries (303), where the battery pack enclosure is comprised of a high temperature material; and an enclosure failure port (321) integrated into a wall of the battery pack enclosure.    USE - The battery pack thermal management system is useful for automotive industry to replace combustion engines with electric motors.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack thermal management system is environment friendly, highly efficient and effectively controls the flow of the thermal energy and hot gas created during a cascading thermal runaway event.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack thermal management system, comprises: a battery pack enclosure configured to hold a set of batteries, where the battery pack enclosure is comprised of a high temperature material; and an enclosure failure port integrated into a wall of the battery pack enclosure, where the enclosure failure port remains closed during normal operation of the battery pack, and where the enclosure failure port opens when an internal battery pack temperature exceeds a preset temperature indicating a battery pack thermal runaway event, and where the open enclosure failure port provides a flow path for exhausting hot gas from within the battery pack enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (101)    Individual batteries (303)    Lower housing member (305)    Upper housing member (307)    Compressible seal (309)    Flange (311)    Bolts (313)    Electrical connectors (315)    Coolant line connectors (317)    Enclosure failure ports (321)
NOVELTY - The generator has a housing (5), and a wind-driven turbine including an outer casing (1), a cup-shaped inner casing (2), combined lying blades (3) and an attaching hub (4) connected into a single unit. The turbine is axially and radially driven with a generator shaft and made of metal. The turbine includes an injection molding made of plastic, and a die casting made of aluminum. A blade effective surface (F2) is arranged in an appropriate slope angle to engage inclination to an aggregate axis in a Z spiral form and embraced inside the inner casing of the turbine.    USE - Dynamic pressure generator for producing electric energy for a motor vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (claimed), during driving of back pressure or air stream at high speed. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is utilized to protect the generator from external influences in a motor vehicle. The generator has a blade working surface and a channel exit area that can be increased, and air flow conditions in terms of pressure and velocity are reduced in a channel, thus reducing air discharge noise. The generator is compact in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a wind-driven turbine including an outer casing, a cup-shaped inner casing, combined lying blades and an attaching hub. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Blade effective surface (F2)    Outer casing (1)    Cup-shaped inner casing (2)    Combined lying blades (3)    Attaching hub (4)    Housing (5)    Generator part (6)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a sorption wheel (4) provided for a drying ambient air (16) and conveying a dried process air (18) to a downstream heat exchanger (8), which is provided for cooling the dried process air. The heat exchanger is connected to a humidifier unit (10) for humidifying a cooled process air (20). A fuel cell (6) i.e. low-temperature fuel cell, is designed to provide fuel cell exhaust air (32) for regeneration of the sorption wheel and to provide water (22) to the humidifier unit, where the fuel cell is connected to the sorption wheel.    USE - System for cooling space in a vehicle i.e. airplane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that the power requirement for the system is low with less complexity and weight, thus reducing fuel consumption and takeoff weight of a commercial aircraft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling an area in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle space cooling system.    Vehicle space cooling system (2)    Sorption wheel (4)    Fuel cell (6)    Downstream heat exchanger (8)    Humidifier unit (10)    Drying ambient air (16)    Dried process air (18)    Cooled process air (20)    Water (22)    Fuel cell exhaust air (32)
NOVELTY - A regulating valve (30) adjusts hydrogen gas flowing through distribution path (12) above pressure-sensitive chamber (20) that is over nozzle (16) of path. A needle (28) is moved by expansion-contraction effect of biasing element (34) at interior of chamber based on difference of pressure of hydrogen gas, and inner pressure of chamber. The flow rate of hydrogen gas passing through nozzle is increased when pressure of gas flowing through path and number of openings between needle edge and nozzle, are decreased. The flow of hydrogen gas in fuel cell stack, is adjusted.    USE - Ejector apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow of hydrogen gas in fuel cell stack, can be adjusted by adjusting fluid flow of hydrogen through distribution path such that ejector apparatus can be operated by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of ejector apparatus.    Distribution path (12)    Nozzle (16)    Pressure-sensitive chamber (20)    Needle (28)    Flow regulating valve (30)    Biasing element (34)
NOVELTY - An exhaust heat recovery apparatus (1) uses engine waste heat to vaporize cooling water, flowing in a water jacket (34) in an engine main body (3), into steam. The steam flows into a turbine (5) which produces motive power. A transmission (11) transmits the motive power to a crankshaft (32). An electronic control unit (13) determines the gear ratio of the transmission based on the steam flow velocity and engine speed, and regulates the gear ratio to achieve a determined gear ratio.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery apparatus for engine, such as internal combustion engine using Rankine cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The gear ratio of the transmission is set according to the engine driving condition, efficiently utilizing motive power produced by the turbine as engine auxiliary power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an internal combustion engine with an exhaust heat recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust heat recovery apparatus (1)    Engine main body (3)    Turbine (5)    Transmission (11)    Electronic control unit (13)    Crankshaft (32)    Water jacket (34)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell catalyst comprising nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles, is new, where: the thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles are made by alternating application of first and second layers; and the first layers comprise catalyst material and the second layers comprise a vacuum sublimable organic molecular solid.    USE - The fuel cell catalyst is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell catalyst: is stable with respect to platinum corrosion and dissolution mechanisms; and exhibits desired size and shape with improved specific activity and durability.
NOVELTY - The module (14) has lithium cells (12) connected with each other and including positive and negative plane connections (36, 38) with openings. The plane connections are arranged in lines (40, 42), such that both sides of adjacent-area connections face each other. A conductive distance element and an isolated distance element are held at a distance from each other. The plane connections of each line are pressed against each other by a tensioning element, and the distance elements are arranged between the plane connections.    USE - Battery module for use in an electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a stationary application and small traction application such as wheel chair.    ADVANTAGE - The plane connections are pressed against each other by the tensioning element, and the distance elements are arranged between the plane connections, thus allowing the module to be designed in a compact, cost effective and thermally optimized manner with reduced operating temperature, and hence reducing overheating process of individual cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a battery module.    Cooling module (10)    Lithium cells (12)    Battery module (14)    Positive plane connection (36)    Negative plane connection (38)    Lines (40, 42)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a distance covered by a vehicle between two successive recharges of the vehicle on a sector. Electric power available at an instant in electric energy storage is determined. A parameter is determined according to the distance covered by the vehicle and the electric power available in the storage. A distance of a path to be traveled by the vehicle is determined according to a starting point and an arrival point.    USE - Method for optimizing energy consumption of a plug-in hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing an electric motor, thus ensuring traction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a method for optimizing energy consumption of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plate has a cooling portion i.e. metal sheet (12), equipped with fins (22) forming guiding channels for a coolant i.e. air. A reactivate portion is in contact with reactive of a fuel cell i.e. reactive gases, and an electrode membrane assembly. The cooling portion is formed of a metal or metal alloy part. The reactive portion is formed of a part made of plastic or composite material connected on a metal part.    USE - Electrochemical assembly integrated monopolar or bipolar fuel cell plate for forming an elementary fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The plate cooperates with the reactive of the fuel cell such as membrane electrode assembly, thus oxidizing and reducing gases. The metal face of the plate assures the cooling functions of the plate effectively, thus improving performance, and hence reducing the height of metal cooling part to increase the power density of the fuel cell. The plastic or composite part in contact with reactive gases is insensitive to the corrosion problems, thus providing smooth geometrical surface. The low thickness material of the plate enables homogenizing the temperature in the overmolding mold in a quick manner, thus reducing the time of manufacturing cycle of the plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling portion consists of a flat part made up of a copper alloy, a amak (RTM: zinc-based alloy), an aluminum alloy, an aluminum bronze alloy, a stainless steel, an alloy containing silver material, a conducting plastic, a conducting composite material or a conducting polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell plate.    Metal sheet (12)    Fins (22)    Grooves (32)    Openings (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a non-drive system for generating electric power via driving action of a drive system. A power generating unit core is strung by a set of piezoelectric ceramics sheets. The power generating unit core is connected with a high-performance rubber material and formed as a power generating unit. The power generating unit is formed in a shape of a flat belt ring, and is arranged between a tire and a hub of the vehicle.    USE - Internally self-charged electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle stores two electric power units in a high-performance storage battery by an electric power converting and storing circuit system, thus providing self-required power while executing the vehicle internal part.
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling liquid case (7) connected as a circulation loop by a cooling liquid tube (8). A heat collecting device (R) is provided with a heat collecting plate (2) and a heat guiding tube (3). The heat collecting plate is adhered on an outer surface of an accumulator (1). Two ends of the heat guiding tube are connected with the cooling liquid tube, respectively, where the heat guiding tube is mounted on an outer surface of the heat collecting plate. A silicone grease layer is provided between lower surfaces of the heat collecting plate and the accumulator.    USE - Liquid cooling system for a power accumulator of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively collects the heat quantity of the accumulator and utilizes a cooling liquid to cool the accumulator so as to enhance the cooling efficiency. The system avoids the damage of the accumulator due to leakage of the cooling liquid so as to prolong the service life, and ensures the safety of the accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid cooling method of an accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid cooling system of a power accumulator.    Heat collecting device (R)    Accumulator (1)    Heat collecting plate (2)    Heat guiding tube (3)    Radiator (5)    Liquid pump (6)    Cooling liquid case (7)    Cooling liquid tube (8)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic salt comprising lithium dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and lithium salt of carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid containing acid anhydride comprising fluorine atom with lithium salt comprising oxalate complex as an anion and/or fluorine atom.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has separator between positive and negative electrodes of electrode assembly, having uncoated region at ends. The electrode assembly has rounded ends and flat portion between rounded ends. A case containing electrode assembly is coupled to cap plate (30). A positive electrode terminal (21) is electrically connected to positive electrode and is exposed to exterior of battery. A current collecting plate for electrically connecting positive electrode and positive electrode terminal, is welded to positive electrode uncoated region at one of the rounded ends.    USE - Rechargeable battery used in vehicle and portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid car, mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The contact deterioration of the lead element and the current collecting plate due to external vibration or impact can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Cap plate (30)    Sealing cap (38)    Vent element (39)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The reformer (10) a supporting plate (31) which is fixed to outer cylinder (17) and is not fixed to the inner cylinder (16). A reinforcement element (32) is fixed to the inner cylinder and supporting plate to suppress the deformation of supporting plate to axial direction of flow path formation element (15). The reinforcement element of flat form is provided with a supporting plate clamped edge (32s) which is fixed to supporting plate and cylindrical element clamped edge (32t) which is fixed to inner cylinder of side with which modification catalyst (RC) is filled.    USE - Reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the cylindrical element expands and contracts by the temperature change, the deformation of supporting plate is suppressed and the dropping of modification catalyst is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the flow path formation element of the reformer.    Reformer (10)    Flow path formation element (15)    Inner cylinder (16)    Outer cylinder (17)    Supporting plate (31)    Reinforcement element (32)    Supporting plate clamped edge (32s)    Cylindrical element clamped edge (32t)    Modification catalyst (RC)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has anode and cathode supplied with anode and cathode gases generated from modifier (2). The modification water supply path (41) and fuel supply path (51) are connected to modifier. The heat generated during electric power generation process of fuel cell stack, is absorbed by heat absorption process. The stack cooling process is performed until preset temperature of fuel cell stack is attained. The anode gas or fuel raw material is discharged while storing the generated water vapor.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system for use in vehicle, electronic device and electric machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The anode gas or fuel raw material is discharged while storing water vapor generated from modifier, until preset temperature of fuel cell stack is attained. Hence the stopping process of electric power generating mode of solid oxide fuel cell system can be performed effectively. The excessive amount of anode gas or combustible gas can be removed effectively from the electric power generation chamber of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solid oxide fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Modifier (2)    Fuel cell module (3)    Modification water supply path (41)    Fuel supply path (51)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has storage case (20) with recessed portion (23b) that is dented towards the inner side at a position corresponding to a convex portion (23a). The convex portion is formed in the adjoining surface at the side of a battery (101). An electro-thermal heater (34) is arranged inside the recessed portion.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for use as power supply of electric motor used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery can be warmed up effectively and the deterioration of the battery by heat can be prevented while attaining sufficient output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery apparatus (1)    Storage case (20)    Convex portion (23a)    Recessed portion (23b)    Electro-thermal heater (34)    Battery (101)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active-material powder comprises a fluorinated lithium-iron phosphate solid solution containing carbon, and has a carbon content of 0.5-5 wt.% and a primary particle diameter of 50-200 nm.    USE - Positive-electrode active-material powder is used in lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to audio-video equipment, personal computers, electric tools, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active-material powder can be manufactured easily and economically, without environmental pollution. The material provides lithium ion secondary batteries having high discharge capacity, electric current load, power density, and energy density per volume. Since the material has a defect structure of different kind of element substitution, movement is electron and lithium ion is eased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active-material powder comprises a fluorinated lithium-iron phosphate solid solution containing carbon, and has a carbon content of 0.5-5 wt.% and a primary particle diameter of 50-200 nm. The solid solution has a composition of formula: Na2-aLiaFe1-b-cMgbCocP1-dBdO4F.    a=greater than 1.5 and 2 or less;    b+c=0.025-0.1;and    d=0-0.1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active-material powder, which involves dispersing a fluorinated sodium-iron phosphate solid solution of formula: Na2Fe1-b-cMgbCocP1-dBdO4 containing carbon, carrying out ion-exchange reaction of sodium in the solid solution by lithium.
NOVELTY - A high-temperature electroconductive component uses ferritic stainless steel comprising (in %mass) chromium (11-40) and aluminum (1-6), as a base material, and consists of a nickel coating layer having a thickness of 1-200 mu m and containing chromium (0-2), provided on the surface.    USE - High-temperature electroconductive component e.g. current collection component of solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) is used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The high-temperature electroconductive component has excellent oxidation resistance, durability, and electroconductivity at 600-800 degrees C. Elution of chromium in steam environment is suppressed. The component provides solid oxide fuel cells without chromium poisoning. The component can be manufactured economically without using expensive metal like silver for coating.
NOVELTY - The system has a closed loop gas coolant flow path formed inside an external housing to direct the gas coolant from a blower across the terminal heat exchangers coupled to the ultracapacitor cells, and to a liquid coolant heat exchanger. An external liquid cooling source receives heated liquid coolant from the liquid coolant heat exchanger and returns cooled liquid coolant back to the liquid coolant heat exchanger. A liquid coolant loop circulates liquid coolant between the liquid coolant heat exchanger and the cooling source.    USE - Energy storage cooling system for ultracapacitor propulsion energy storage pack for use in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas coolant from the blower is directed across the terminal heat exchanger and to the liquid coolant heat exchanger by the closed loop gas coolant flow path, the external contaminates commonly found in the hybrid vehicles are excluded from the energy storage, so that the reliability and life of the vehicle are extended. Active cooling is provided, while allowing the operation of the ultracapacitor storage pack in all climates and providing consistent cell-to-cell temperature control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of terminal heat sink.    Ultracapacitor (150)    Threaded terminal (240)    Cooling fin (580)    Terminal heat sink (610)    Threaded nut (620)
NOVELTY - The cell has a negative electrode (4) arranged on side portion of a separator (5), to discharge cation in the separator. A catalyst layer (1a) is formed on other side portion of the separator. A diffused layer (1b) of a positive electrode (1) made of resin is formed to contact with catalyst layer and heated to abnormal temperature so as to block the passage of oxygen via through-hole.    USE - Air cell e.g. lithium cell used in lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for direct reaction of cation and oxygen, and heat generation with respect to catalyst layer can be avoided effectively. Thus the safety of air cell can be ensured and the positive electrode can be recycled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Catalyst layer (1a)    Diffused layer (1b)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer comprises flat type module reactors which produce reformed gas which has hydrogen gas as main component which reforms hydrocarbon type raw fuel and becomes fuel of fuel cell and are equipped with process space inside used by production treatment process of reformed gas, and exterior container which accommodates reactors inside and is filled with granular heat insulating material which insulates reactors from exterior container.    USE - A fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer is simple and can make cost of heat insulation constriction low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the apparatus main body accommodated in exterior container.    Desulfurization process part (1)    Steam production part (2)    Steam reforming part (3)    Combustion part (4)    Denaturation process part (5)
NOVELTY - A microparticles-supporting metal-oxide catalyst comprises perovskite type composite metal oxide fine particles containing precious metal elements in the crystal lattice, supported by electroconductive metal oxide particles.    USE - Microparticles-supporting metal-oxide catalyst is used for electrodes (claimed) of fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The microparticles-supporting metal-oxide catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and durability. The perovskite type complex oxide microparticles do not detach easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microparticles-supporting metal-oxide catalyst, which involves adjusting metal of perovskite type complex oxide microparticles and solution containing complex ion of noble metal, mixing the solution and electroconductive metal oxide particles, evaporating to dryness by heating the liquid mixture, and growing perovskite type crystals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a membrane-electrode assembly used in fuel cells.    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Air-electrode-side catalyst layer (12)    Fuel-electrode-side catalyst layer (13)    Air-electrode-side gas-diffusion layer (14)
NOVELTY - An extractant contains cyclic phenol sulfide derivative (I).    USE - Extractant of rare earth metal e.g. palladium (claimed) used in catalyst of motor vehicles, fuel cell and super strength magnet.    ADVANTAGE - The extractant enables to extract the rare earth metal from an aqueous solution with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An extractant contains cyclic phenol sulfide derivative of formula (I).    R1-R3=H or 1-10C hydrocarbyl;and    Z=sufide, sulfinyl or sulfonyl.
NOVELTY - The power source (10) has a power coupling element (182) rotating without coupling with an input/output shaft (42) when brake is not applied. The element is coupled to the shaft to rotate a sun gear (144) in a direction, so that planet gears (146) of a carrier assembly are rotated. A roller clutch mechanism locks the assembly, so that the gears rotate a ring gear (132) in opposite direction, and a ball nut (70) and a piston (28) are coupled to move forward to compress an energy storage gas (30) i.e. dry nitrogen, in a piston cylinder (32) to convert rotational power of the elements to potential energy.    USE - Pneumato-mechanical regenerative power source for being connected with a rotational member e.g. wheel, differential, transmission,of a vehicle for converting vehicular kinetic energy into potential energy to be used for applying regenerative braking in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power source efficiently converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle to potential energy that is stored within the compressed energy storage gas i.e. dry nitrogen, so as to apply brake and recharge the power source without requiring electrical power from an electrical power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method converting rotational power into stored potential energy, and retaining the stored potential energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a central longitudinal cross-section view of a pneumato-mechanical regenerative power source with an associated piston fully extended with the associated energy storage gas that is relatively expanded.    Pneumato-mechanical regenerative power source (10)    Controller (22)    Piston (28)    Energy storage gas (30)    Piston cylinder (32)    Support structure (40)    Input/output shaft (42)    Ball screw (46)    Ball nut (70)    Ring gear (132)    Sun gear (144)    Planet gears (146)    Power coupling element (182)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrode part (7) comprising low volume resistivity, and heat emitting part (9) comprising high volume resistivity, where resistivities are changed by changing a metal content rate. A through hole (2) consists of an electro-conductive material, and the heat emitting part is made of metal i.e. silicon and ceramic i.e. silicon carbide ceramics. A catalyst is supported by the heat emitting part. The through hole is divided into partitions, where the structure generates heat by controlling flow of electric current at the time of supplying the partitions with current.    USE - Metallic honey-comb structure for generating electrical supply heat in an internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine and petrol engine, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the structure enables implementing uniform heating in the engine, and changing volume resistivity in an arbitrary manner. The heat emitting part does not cause thermal strain in an easy manner and implements controllable and differential thermal expansion. The structure possesses an increased crack resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a honey comb structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a honey comb structure for generating electrical supply heat.    Metallic honey-comb structure (1)    Through hole (2)    End surfaces (6a, 6b)    Electrode part (7)    Heat emitting part (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has X-ray source (110) to irradiate X-rays towards aluminum sheet (1) conveyed along a conveyance path. A time-delay integration (TDI) camera (120) detects X-rays permeating through aluminum sheet. An image generation unit (130) generates X-ray permeation image of aluminum sheet based on intensity of X-ray detected by camera. The X-ray source is inclined at preset angle inclination along positive or negative direction with respect to perpendicular direction of conveyance path, so as to detect amount of x-rays permeating aluminum sheet.    USE - Apparatus for inspecting defect such as foreign material on aluminum sheet used as sheet electrode of lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the X-ray source is inclined relative to sheet conveyance path for detecting amount of X-ray permeation in aluminum sheet along different directions, the adhesion of foreign material on and inside the aluminum sheet can be detected with higher precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for inspecting defect on aluminum sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the defect inspection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum sheet (1)    Apparatus for inspecting defect on aluminum sheet (100)    X-ray source (110)    TDI camera (120)    Image generation unit (130)
NOVELTY - The separator has laminated fiber layers containing synthetic fiber. The fiber layer is comprised of thermosetting resin which is melted and is converted from semi-hardened state to hard state such that the tensile strength of wet paper state of fiber layer is 3N/15mm or more.    USE - Separator for electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery, polymer lithium secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, and aluminum electrolytic capacitor (all claimed) for electrical/electronic device, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensile strength of the wet paper state of fiber layer of the separator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the multi-tank inclined wet paper machine.    Paper making net (10)    Guide rollers (11,12)    Flow boxes (14,15)    Dispersion (16)    Partition (18)
NOVELTY - A mixture obtained by mixing metal raw material having an oxygen concentration of 500 ppm or less in preset ratio, is dissolved in an inert atmosphere to obtain molten material. The molten material is pulverized to obtain a fine powder having an average particle diameter of 2-10 mu m and an oxygen content of 4000 ppm or less. The fine powder is sintered in an inert atmosphere, to obtain a thermoelectric conversion material.    USE - Manufacture of thermoelectric conversion material for thermoelectric modules used for directly converting exhaust heat from motor vehicles, various manufacturing plants, power generating plants, and garbage incineration plants into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of thermoelectric conversion materials which have excellent mechanical characteristics and thermoelectric characteristics, and which enable energy conversion with reduced carbon-dioxide emission.
NOVELTY - A storage battery comprises a positive electrode (3) of a lead-based material, a negative electrode (4) of palladium, and an electrolyte (2) consisting of an aqueous solution of a sulfate salt.    USE - As storage battery, particularly rechargeable battery, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery exhibits good resistance to corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of storage battery.    Cell Casing (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Electrical leads (5)
NOVELTY - The supply (100) has a receptacle (104) placed on an outside of a case for receiving power from a direct current power source (102) at a voltage. A mounting plate supports a voltage reducer (126) and a set of binding posts (114, 130). A cover comprises opening facilitating wires to be connected to the set of binding posts when the case is closed, where the supply is configured to remain operational when the case is closed, with the closed case protecting interior components from contaminants and external forces.    USE - Power supply for transferring power from a military vehicle battery to an end device.    ADVANTAGE - The supply can be provided in light weight, compact and mobile package that is rugged and durable to withstand harsh use in number of different environmental conditions to protect interior components from contaminants such as dirt, sand, rain, and external forces. The supply can be easily transported, from one vehicle to another vehicle. The supply can enables connection cables provided with the package for easily allowing connection to a vehicle battery. Electrical components of the supply can render power supply versatile and serve variety of different mobile power requirements. The power supply enables providing of redundancy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of components in a power supply.    Power supply (100)    Direct current power source (102)    Receptacle (104)    Binding posts (114, 130)    Voltage reducer (126)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric powered vehicle management unit (100) and a mobile terminal (400). The mobile terminal is connected with Internet (200) and uses the capability information inputted from the vehicle terminal (500) for controlling the performance of the electric powered vehicle. The vehicle terminal is mounted at each electric powered vehicle and periodically collects the capability information of the electric powered vehicle. The mobile terminal checks out the performance of the vehicles by transmitting and receiving a radio message with the vehicle terminal.    USE - System for controlling the performance of an electric powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle terminal is mounted at each electric powered vehicle and periodically collects the capability information of the electric powered vehicle, where the mobile terminal checks out the performance of the vehicles by transmitting and receiving a radio message with the vehicle terminal, and hence ensures effective prevention of malfunction of the vehicle with an improved controlling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the performance of an electric powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric powered vehicle performance controlling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric powered vehicle management unit (100)    Internet (200)    Mobile radio communication network (300)    Mobile terminal (400)    Vehicle terminal (500)
NOVELTY - The module has a power unit arranged in a heat insulation inflaming retarding module that is formed by sealed profiling structured functional foaming bodies. The functional foaming bodies are made of bi-component elastic foaming material molded by pouring, and have base stocks, expansion flame retardants and swell graphite. A shell anti-collision module is arranged on an outer side of the heat insulation inflaming retarding module. The base stocks have phenolic aldehyde modified ramifications, polyurethane ramifications, silicone ramifications and epoxy ramifications.    USE - Multiple-effect power module for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit provides stable voltage and power to an electric motor car. The functional foaming bodies provide waterproof and damp-proof, heat preservation and heat insulation functions, inflaming retarding and fire resisting functions, suspension and anti-collision functions and electromagnetic radiation prevention. The shell anti-collision module is formed by metal or non-metal material with mechanical intensity and thermal conductivity. The module utilizes safe materials for manufacturing, so that the modules have optimal environment-friendly and ecological performances. The functional foaming bodies can conveniently perform secondary processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shell anti-collision module is made of a galvanized steel sheet, an aluminum alloy steel sheet, a corrosion resistant plate, anti-protection system (APS) material, polycarbonate (PC) or poly propylene (PP).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multiple-effect power module.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a transient characteristic sensor (100) sensing a load increasing point of time. A logic unit (200) performs a step function corresponding to a pulse signal. Another logic unit (300) resets a section based on a ramp function by the simulation time of voltage. A display unit outputs the ramp function to a terminal screen. The transient characteristic sensor includes a condition discrimination module that determines whether transient characteristic condition is satisfied. A memory module is provided with a comparator module.    USE - Apparatus for modeling dynamic characteristic of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus implements the modeling of the transient characteristic for changing of characteristic by load generation when the output voltage property is not constant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for modeling dynamic characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for modeling dynamic characteristic.    Transient characteristic sensor (100)    Logic units (200, 300)
NOVELTY - An air supply source is connected with an air inlet of the fuel cell for providing reacted oxygen. A hydrogen supply source is connected with the hydrogen inlet of the fuel cell for providing reacted hydrogen. A cooling circulation pipeline is connected between outlet and inlet of the fuel cell for circulating the cooling liquid from outlet into inlet. A common terminal of switching unit is communicated with cooling liquid outlet of fuel cell, so that cooling liquid is circulated into the cooling liquid inlet of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system of phase loading system component.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling liquid is distributed into different pipelines or the selected paths can be increased by arranging bypass pipelines and auxiliary path switching units, so that the flexibility of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system of phase loading system component. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a server connected to an energy recovery unit that collects the converted power. A power storage stores the power, and an energy conversion unit converts the power stored in the power storage into kinetic energy. A display unit indicates the status information of the energy conversion unit, and a connection part connects the energy recovery unit. A charge unit discharges the high voltage to a ground terminal, and an electricity energy storage stores the power supplied in the energy conversion unit.    USE - Electrical energy recovery system for a bicycle lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the environmental contamination, improves the economic benefit, and produces the power by using the energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy recovery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A shell is provided with solar battery group, and frame is provided with direct current (DC) electric motor and power storage battery. The solar battery has zinc oxide nanometer wire array vertically grown on surface of optical fiber. An input end of the power storage battery is connected with solar battery. The driving device has a fuel engine, gear box and clutch arranged on the frame. The power storage battery is connected with the DC electric motor through electric motor controller. The power storage battery is charged by alternative current charger of 220 volts.    USE - Solar electric fuel hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - A highly-efficient and environment-friendly solar electric fuel hybrid car can be provided effectively. The energy consumption of the solar electric fuel hybrid car can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the solar electric fuel hybrid car.
NOVELTY - The load controller has power switch transistors (T1,T2) whose bases are connected to respective drive circuits. The anodes of diodes (D1,D2) are connected to output cathode of fuel cell. An emitter of power switch transistor (T2) is respectively connected to cathode of diode (D2) and terminal of inductor (L4). The secondary terminals of inductors (L3,L4) are connected to primary terminal of capacitor (C3). A secondary terminal of capacitor is connected to output cathode of fuel cell. The resistor (R) is connected to capacitor in parallel.    USE - Electronic load controller for testing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The output current and output power of fuel cell are controlled in whole connection and disconnection periods of transistors. The under voltage protection is performed in fuel cell stack operating in concentration polarization region in testing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electronic load controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (C3)    Diodes (D1,D2)    Inductor (L4)    Resistor (R)    Transistors (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - Dry polymer is added to concentrated sulfuric acid and then subjected to sulfonation. Obtained product is added into ice water bath, to obtain sulfonate polymer which is then dissolved in high boiling solvent, to obtain sulfonate polymer solution (I). Polysulfonate additive and sulfonate polymer are dissolved in high boiling solvent, to obtain polysulfonate additive solution (II). Solutions (I) and (II) are mixed, stirred, and bubbles and impurities are eliminated from product which is then coated on clean glass sheet, to obtain sulfonate polymer complex film.    USE - Preparation of sulfonate polymer complex film used for vanadium redox battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and economically provides sulfonate polymer complex film. The sulfonate polymer complex film has excellent vanadium hindering property, proton conduction property, mechanical property, chemical stability, and film-forming property, and is environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dry polymer is added to 95-98% of concentrated sulfuric acid (10-40 parts weight) and subjected to sulfonation. The obtained product is added into ice water bath, stirred, decomposed, filtered, washed repeatedly until solution becomes neutral, and dried, to obtain sulfonate polymer. The prepared polymer is dissolved in high boiling solvent, to obtain sulfonate polymer solution (I) (2-15 %mass). Polysulfonate additive (10-15 %mass) and sulfonate polymer are dissolved in high boiling solvent, to obtain polysulfonate additive solution (II). Solutions (I) and (II) are mixed, stirred at constant temperature, and bubbles and impurities are eliminated from product using solution cast method, washing method and cement-dipping method. The product is coated on clean glass sheet, dried, and demolded in water, to obtain sulfonate polymer complex film.
NOVELTY - The pin (20) has a formation part (22) provided at a lower end (21b) of a cylindrical shaped molded body (21) and attaching positive and negative plates. The formation part includes a sleeve (30) that is provided with an inner thread (31) and arranged at a free end of the molded body, where the sleeve is made of steel. The sleeve is integrated uniformly into the material of the molded body in mold shape during manufacture of the molded body by cold press method using a lead material such as lead-board.    USE - Terminal pin for connecting electrical terminal connectors of high performance battery and stationary battery (all claimed) in a road vehicle and an industrial truck. Uses include but are not limited to lead acid battery, nickel battery, sodium battery and lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The formation part includes the sleeve that is provided with the inner thread and arranged at free end of the molded body, thus obtaining a homogeneous, firm connection between the material of the threaded sleeve and the material of the terminal pin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing end terminal pins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective of a terminal pin.    Terminal pin (20)    Molded body (21)    Lower end of molded body (21b)    Formation part (22)    Sleeve (30)    Inner thread (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a quadrangular flow frame provided with a transverse frame and a vertical frame, where the flow frame is divided into multiple regions. Each region is allocated with a conductive dual-electrode graphite plate to form an electrochemical reaction region. The transverse frame is provided with a vertical runner. The vertical frame is provided with a transverse runner. The flow frame is provided with two liquid inlets and two liquid outlets. An edge of inner side of the flow frame is provided with a stream guidance slot in a parallel manner.    USE - Quadrangular frame device for a vanadium ion redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device resolves the problem that the vanadium battery is limited by a conductive dual-electrode material i.e. graphite plate, improves electrode area and realizes ultra-high output power single electric stack, thus improving efficiency of a vanadium ion redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a quadrangular frame device.
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter in a closed state when a pre-charging process is started. A pre-charge relay is closed by a battery management system (BMS) to start charging an inverter capacitor. The pre-charge relay is opened, a main contactor is closed by the BMS, and the DC-DC converter is started when the pre-charging process is ended. The pre-charging process is ended when voltage monitored by the BMS at two ends of the inverter capacitor reaches a preset value.    USE - Method for protecting pre-charge circuit of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents damaging of a pre-charge resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pre-charge circuit protecting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating process involved in a pre-charge circuit protecting method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a reformer assembly to receive hydrocarbon fuel and to output hydrogen and carbon streams separately. A fuel cell (28) receives hydrogen output without receiving carbon stream. The fuel cell provides energy output and output of water vapor mixed with carbon to provide a mixture. The combustion of mixture is performed to impart torque to turbine (12) while energy output is used to impart torque to the turbine.    USE - Actuation system for turbine coupled to generator, vehicle component (all claimed) such as aircraft fan, and propulsion component such as rotor of helicopter, shaft of watercraft, and drive shaft of land vehicle such as military tank.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure mixture and energy output can be provided to the turbine to impart torque to output shaft of turbine. Electricity produced by fuel cell can be used to actuate the motor and to operate the components of turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the actuation system.    Turbine (12)    Reformer (26)    Fuel cell (28)    Electric motor (30)    Surfactant tank (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a micro-generator whose electric energy output end is connected with an electric energy input end of a storage battery. An electric energy output end of the storage battery is connected with an input end of an electric boosting charger. An automobile motor is connected with the micro-generator. An electric energy output end of the storage battery is connected with an input end of an electric boosting charger. An output end of the electronic boosting charger is connected with an external automobile charger interface or an electric energy input end of a running storage battery.    USE - Charging circulation system for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system has circulation electricity and green environment protection, so that the cruising capability of the automobile is improved so as to operate the automobile for a long distance after being fully charged. The cruising capability is multiple times as the original capability when the charging is not needed after being fully charged, and the electric automobile can arrive at places without a power plant and cable network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a charging circulation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a warm water circulation system (3) that circulates the warm water heated by the electric power generation of fuel cell element. An air-cooled cooler (4) is provided in the warm water circulation system to discharge the external air after the external air is heat-exchanged with warm water of warm water circulation system and to cool the warm water in warm water circulation system. The discharge direction of external air after heat-exchange process is switched so that the external air is discharged to snow melting region.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The external air is discharged to snow melting region by switching discharge direction of external air after heat-exchange process such that snow coverage at the fuel cell power generating device is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exhaust heat processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (2)    Warm water circulation system (3)    Air-cooled cooler (4)    Roof surface (5)    Fuel cell power generating device (10)
NOVELTY - A command for reading inputted computer program is acquired. The shape information showing the shape of flowchart structure symbol corresponding to acquired command is determined. The string information showing the character string which is to be described with flowchart structure symbol corresponding to acquired command is determined. The positional information showing the position of flowchart structure symbol corresponding to acquired command is determined. The flowchart structure symbol and character string are displayed based on determined information.    USE - Method for processing computer program for controlling fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The processing content of computer program can be grasped easily based on the shape, string and positional information of flowchart structure symbol corresponding to inputted command. The change of computer program can be performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer program processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the computer program processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Computer program processing apparatus (1)    Data acquisition unit (2)    Arithmetic processing unit (3)    Input-output device (4)    Display unit (35)
NOVELTY - The battery has annular grooves (4) which are extended in circumferential direction along outer periphery of metal bushings (1). An electrode (9) is penetrated to inner periphery of bushing when insert-molding resin-made battery covers (8). The outer periphery of bushing is equipped with several circumferential fixing ribs (5). The portion of ribs is located along thickness of top-plate (8A) of battery cover.    USE - Lead acid battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The torque during clamping is retorted by top plate of battery cover through ribs. The tolerance with respect to clamping torque is improved and breadth of clearance gap between interface boundaries of bushing and battery cover, is reduced and hence exudation of electrolyte solution can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of terminal of lead acid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal bushings (1)    Annular grooves (4)    Ribs (5)    Battery cover (8)    Top-plate (8A)    Electrode (9)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive coating layer is formed on a primary particle having a size of 1 mu m or less. A deletion portion is formed in the electrically conductive coating layer of the primary particle by providing thermal impact or mechanical impact or activation treatment or ultrasonication to the coating layer. The complex compound obtained using the coated particles have olivine or spinel type crystal structure.    USE - Lithium complex compound manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in notebook personal computer (PC), PC, electric tool, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fixed large sized power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having high energy density and improved charging and discharging cycle characteristic and output is obtained by making lithium (Li) ion diffusion during the charging/discharging process smooth and improving Li ion conduction degree.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium complex compound; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrical storage element structure of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrical storage element (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Exterior case (30)    Tab (40)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has control unit (50) that raises voltage of fuel cell (11) from start-up voltage to driving voltage lower than open-circuit voltage, and starts the fuel cell. The output electric power command value of fuel cell is initialized with real output electric power of fuel cell, after the voltage of fuel cell reaches driving voltage when fuel cell is transferred to normal driving state.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be started smoothly without impairing the durability at the time of start-up of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Secondary battery (12)    Inverter (14)    Control unit (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing both-ends vicinity of a hoop material (10) provided in elongate strip-shaped metallic element along width direction. A strip-shaped plated layer (23b) is extended in front and back of hoop material by predetermined interval along width direction. A corrosion-resistant coating layer is laminated to the whole surface of hoop material. The hoop material is cut along the width direction of plated layer. The masking material such as masking tape, UV hard resist material and thermosetting resist material is formed on hoop material.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery tab for lithium ion battery used for electrically driven bicycle, motor vehicle, small appliance such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hoop material is cut along the width direction of plated layer, the burr generated on outer periphery of battery tab can be removed and the plated layer can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hoop material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating the manufacturing process of battery tab.    Hoop material (10)    Press portion (21b)    Strip-shaped plated layer (23b)
NOVELTY - The system has fan control (FC) relay which turns on-off the electrical connection of load and fuel cells. A control unit has start-up unit that raises the voltage of the fuel cell from the start-up voltage to driving voltage which is lower than the open-circuit voltage so as to start the operation of the fuel cell. An instruction unit outputs close instruction to FC relay between one voltage that is lower than the driving voltage and another voltage that is higher than the start-up voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The FC relay is connected smoothly and the durability of the fuel cell system during start-up of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the raise in voltage during the start-up of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1a) has waterproof case (2) with several convex boards (4) for accommodating batteries, and electrically-conductive element that electrically connects batteries in waterproof case. A unit case (3) surrounds the waterproof case, and connection elements connect adjacent convex boards. The restricted elements (6) are arranged between inner surface of unit case and convex boards nearer to inner surface of unit case.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used as power supply for electric motor used in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, vessel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since several batteries can be arranged in one waterproof case, the waterproofing of batteries can be performed reliably. The design of waterproof structure can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of waterproof structure can be reduced. The variation in distance between adjacent convex boards can be suppressed by providing connection element, such that deformation of convex board can be prevented and deterioration of battery performance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery apparatus (1a)    Waterproof case (2)    Unit case (3)    Convex board (4)    Restricted element (6)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a holding main portion (1) for holding a battery (2). The holding main portion is attached to a receiving tray (31). A tray portion is integrally formed in holding portion. A cover portion (5) is integrally formed in the tray portion to cover outer surface of the battery. A holding portion (51a) is integrally formed in the cover portion and is provided in outer surface of pair of side wall of cover portion. A through-hole is formed below the holding portion.    USE - Mounting structure of battery installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing handle in the battery is avoided by integrally forming holding portion in cover portion. The cover portion and tray portion are integrated in holding main portion such that the number of components is reduced and the manufacturing cost of the battery mounting structure is reduced. The battery mounted in the tray portion is lifted simultaneously by holding the holding portion and lifting the holding main portion such that the battery is attached or detached easily with respect to vehicle and operability of mounting structure is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holding main portion (1)    Battery (2)    Cover portion (5)    Receiving tray (31)    Holding portion (51a)
NOVELTY - The battery packaging box (1) is provided with an opening portion (5) in the upper surface outside flap (4) for drawing out a handle (2) of a battery. The cuts (6a,6b) are formed in the center of the opening portion for taking out the handle. The fold lines (7a,7b) are formed in parallel with the cuts.    USE - Battery packaging box e.g. for lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provided with handle reduces the labor during conveyance. The customer's safety is ensured when taking out of the battery from the packaging box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery packaging box.    Battery packaging box (1)    Handle (2)    Upper surface outside flap (4)    Opening portion (5)    Cuts (6a,6b)    Fold lines (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - The control system (130) has an energy conversion unit (400) that converts mechanical energy or natural energy into electrical energy. A charge residual amount acquisition unit (132) acquires charge residual amount of batteries connected in series and charging battery selection unit (134) selects a battery having less residual amount as charging object battery. A charging circuit (138) selectively charges the object battery using the electrical energy.    USE - Charging control system for battery pack mounted in electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The object battery can be charged efficiently and the electrical energy of the batteries can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) electric charging control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging control system (130)    Charge residual amount acquisition unit (132)    Charging battery selection unit (134)    Charging circuit (138)    Energy conversion unit (400)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has power converter (50) that supplies electric power generated from fuel cell (24) by the reaction of fuel and oxidizing agent gas, into external power load (53). The electrical conductivity of liquid stored in container is detected by meter. The leakage of water from pure water storage tank (13) installed below earth-leakage portion is detected by immersion of water with respect to alternating current system (56) from power supply device (51), towards power converter.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of water from pure water storage tank installed below earth-leakage portion by immersion of water with respect to alternating current system, towards the power converter is detected. Hence the flooding of external water permeating into water tank can be detected reliably. The operation of fuel cell system is operated rapidly without the need for setting the detection time. The operation of fuel cell system is performed without increasing the cost. The leakage of water from pure water storage tank is detected with improved sensitivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Pure water storage tank (13)    Fuel cell (24)    Power converter (50)    Power supply device (51)    External power load (53)    Alternating current system (56)
NOVELTY - The battery module has positive electrode terminal (10A) and negative electrode terminal (10B) that are connected through a joint terminal (20). A spherical surface is formed in the positive electrode and negative electrode terminals. A sensing terminal (30) connected to a voltage measurement line of a voltage measurement circuit is made to elastically contact the spherical surface.    USE - Battery module used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection accuracy can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the sensing terminal.    Positive electrode terminal (10A)    Negative electrode terminal (10B)    Joint terminal (20)    Holes (23)    Sensing terminal (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has sheet-like positive electrode (10) made of lithium complex compound active material, and negative electrode (20). An electric power generation element is arranged opposite to the electrode through a separator (50). A size of the particle of electrode active material of positive/negative electrode is equal to or less than 1 micrometer. A defect portion is formed on the coating layer by the volume expansion and shrinkage of the coating layer during charging/discharge of battery.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for notebook personal computer and electric tool. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of electrolyte solution from defect portion can be obtained easily and contact property of electrolyte solution can be improved. The energy density of the battery can be improved and output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrical storage element (1)    Sheet-like positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Tab (40)    Separator (50)
NOVELTY - An acquisition unit acquires electric power items information and system power consumption information. A calculation unit calculates the green house effect gas emission at the time of electric power generation based on electric power items information and system power consumption information. A recording unit utilizes charging power for green house effect gas emission at the time of electric power generation of charging power.    USE - Green house effect gas emission calculation apparatus of charging system (claimed) for e.g. electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, etc. Can also be used in charging stand and domestic charger.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge amount of greenhouse gas is calculated effectively according to origin of electric power. The utilization factor of natural energy can be utilized and greenhouse gas emission can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) green house effect gas emission calculation method; and    (2) charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (1)    Inverter (2)    System electric power input unit (3)    Electric energy calculation unit (4)    Green house effect gas emission calculation unit (6)
NOVELTY - The battery circuit connects several batteries (111a-111e) in series. The batteries are excluded from battery circuit using bypass circuits (112a-112e). The connection of batteries with battery circuit or bypass circuit is switched by switches (113a-113e). The specific battery is selected by battery selection unit (118) for supplying required electric power. The selected battery is connected in series by controlling operation of switches. The battery which is not selected, is excluded from battery circuit by switch control unit (119).    USE - Battery control apparatus installed in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The specific battery which is not selected by battery selection unit, is excluded from battery circuit. Hence the battery with low deterioration level can be selected preferentially. The abnormal operation of battery due to the detected deterioration level is avoided reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the vehicle provided with battery control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (111a-111e)    Bypass circuits (112a-112e)    Switches (113a-113e)    Battery selection unit (118)    Switch control unit (119)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has metal radiation heat receiving board (3), thermoelectric conversion module (2), and cooling plate (4) which are press-contacted mutually. The heat conductivity material of metal radiation heat receiving board is alloy containing copper or aluminum. A support frame (7) is provided with hole for exposing surface of metal radiation heat receiving board. The radiant heat obtained from radiator by metal radiation heat receiving board is made into heat source.    USE - Thermoelectric generation apparatus for use in motor vehicle, factory and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient performance of thermoelectric generation apparatus can be ensured by making radiant heat obtained from radiator as heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric generation apparatus (1)    Thermoelectric conversion module (2)    Radiation heat receiving board (3)    Cooling plate (4)    Support frame (7)
NOVELTY - A water conveyance source e.g. pump (42) supplies water of a water source e.g. tank (44) to an evaporation unit. A control unit (100) controls the water conveyance source. The output of the water conveyance source is increased based on flow volume of water per unit time when the temperature of water vapor generated in the evaporation unit is more than the threshold-value temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system such as solid oxide fuel cell system for electric machine, fixation object, electronic device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water exhaustion in the evaporation unit by the water rise process can be suppressed. The caulking in the modification unit can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the evaporation unit.    Fuel cell module (3)    Pump (42)    Tank (44)    Control unit (100)    Operation unit (160)
NOVELTY - The modification unit (22) modifies fuel raw material with water vapor generated by evaporation unit (20) to generate anode gas. The exhaust gas discharged from solid oxide fuel cell (1) during power generation mode is passed through exhaust-gas channel (8). The purification catalyst is provided in purification unit (82) for reducing environmental impact component contained in exhaust gas. The catalyst cooling unit (45) is provided in refrigerant path (41) arranged along purification unit to pass refrigerant for cooling the purification unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle, electronic device and electric machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst cooling unit is provided in refrigerant path arranged along purification unit provided with purification catalyst, to allow passage of refrigerant. Hence the excessive heating of purification unit can be prevented reliably. The excessive heating of purification catalyst can be suppressed. The durability of purification catalyst can be ensured reliably and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell (1)    Exhaust-gas channel (8)    Evaporation unit (20)    Modification unit (22)    Refrigerant path (41)    Catalyst cooling unit (45)    Purification unit (82)
NOVELTY - The holder (20) has an elastic structure in which a hollow portion is formed. The cells (10) are arranged in a region which is formed along the outer wall surface of elastic structure. The cells are pressurized in predetermined direction while pressure in the hollow portion is increased.    USE - Holder for electrical storage apparatus (claimed) such as battery pack installed in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure can be applied with respect to storage element, and variation in applied pressure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Cells (10)    Battery holder (20)    Pack case (30)    Bus-bar (40)
NOVELTY - The air cell has an electrolyte (5) that is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes (1,3). The electrolyte comprises hydrophobic ionic liquid containing fluorine type anion and sodium chloride. The sodium chloride electro-dissociates chloride ion dissolved in ionic liquid. The negative electrode is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy.    USE - Air cell used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured air cell is designed easily at low cost while improving the energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the air cell.    Positive electrodes (1,2)    Negative electrodes (3,4)    Load (6)
NOVELTY - A storage unit (60) stores the standard condition output which is an output of the fuel cell stack (14) under predetermined normal output conditions. The relationship of the predetermined trip characteristic value, the amount of accumulation driving, and correction value which shows the electric power generation condition of each trip is calculated and is stored. The correction value settled in the trip characteristic value and the amount of accumulation driving is acquired, to calculate an after-correction standard condition output.    USE - Fuel cell degradation determination apparatus of fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell degradation determination can be carried out correctly, and the use status of vehicle can be reflected correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Anode side inlet port flow path (20)    Filter (30)    Fuel cell control apparatus (50)    Storage unit (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) generates electric power using fuel gas containing hydrogen. The housing (11) is provided with fuel cell, power supply circuit (30) and controller (10). The power supply circuit supplies electric power to controller for controlling fuel cell. A combustible gas leak detector (9) detects the leakage of the combustible gas. A ventilating fan (12) ventilates the inside of the housing. The operation of the power supply circuit is stopped when abnormality of fan or leakage of combustible gas is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation for household use.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of abnormality in the fuel cell system is prevented reliably by detecting the stop of operation of ventilating fan or leakage of combustible gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Combustible gas leak detector (9)    Controller (10)    Housing (11)    Ventilating fan (12)    Power supply circuit (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has exhaust gas channel (7) having contact paths (70f,70s) through which combustion exhaust gas is in fluid-communication with modifier (42). The exhaust gas channel has downstream path (73) through which cathode gas in the cathode gas channel is moved to exhaust gas exit (74). A cover covers the space (5) for combustion, where combustion flame (50) is burnt in the space.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell apparatus for object for fixation, object for vehicle, object for electric machine/electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The simplistic flow of exhaust gas is prevented by providing the cover, and the contact property of modifier and evaporator is improved. Hence, heating efficiency of the modifier and the evaporator can be raised. Electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be ensured for the favorable reforming reaction in the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Space for combustion (5)    Exhaust gas channel (7)    Modifier (42)    Combustion flame (50)    Contact paths (70f,70s)    Downstream path (73)    Exhaust gas exit (74)
NOVELTY - The method involves projecting an electrolytic membrane (1) to the side rather than a gas transmission layer. A separator (7) is projected to the side rather than the electrolytic membrane. The location (1a) which projected the electrolytic membrane is fixed to the gas transmission layer. An integral unit is accommodated in the molding die for molding a gasket to the periphery of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3) and gas transmission layer to form a fuel cell.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the integral unit is accommodated in the molding die for molding a gasket to the periphery of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and gas transmission layer to form a fuel cell, the cross leak path of gas can be eliminated effectively, the cross leak durability of the fuel cell can be reduced, and the manufacturing efficiency of the fuel cell can be raised efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Projection location (1a)    MEA (3)    Electrode portion (5)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a minimum temperature judging unit (60a) that determines whether lowest temperature in flow path of fuel gas acquired by a temperature acquisition unit (S4) is more than water condensation temperature, when stopping power generation operation. A gas concentration reduction unit (60c) reduces gas concentration in circulation region of flow path for fuel gas based on the determination result.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas concentration in circulation region of flow path for fuel gas is reduced based on the determination result, the ignition of the fuel gas during stop of the fuel cell system can be prevented and leakage of carbon monoxide can be suppressed. Also, size of the fuel cell system can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stop method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply pump (31)    Air blower (47)    Minimum temperature judging unit (60a)    Gas concentration reduction unit (60c)    Temperature acquisition unit (S4)
NOVELTY - A reformation water supply piping (410) supplies reformation water to evaporation unit (20) so as to heat reformation water to generate water-vapor. A fuel material supply piping forms a fuel feeding passage to supply a fuel raw material to reformation unit (22) which reforms the fuel raw material with the water vapor and generates anode gas. The reformation water supply piping in parallel with the inner side surface (31) and the outer side surface (33) of a heat insulation wall (30) formed by the heat insulating material is embedded under the wall.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle, electric machine, electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulation wall can efficiently maintain the temperature of the fuel cell and reformation unit over a long time due to its high thermal-insulation property when the generating mode of fuel cell is stopped, so that the temperature of reformation water supply piping is maintainable with the remaining heat of heat insulation wall more than freezing start temperature. Hence freezing of the reformation water supply piping and excess freezing can be suppressed, and a fuel cell can be restarted favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell.    Evaporation unit (20)    Reformation unit (22)    Heat insulation wall (30)    Inner side surface (31)    Outer side surface (33)    Reformation water supply piping (410)
NOVELTY - The system has short circuit (80) for short-circuiting a battery pack (10), which has phase fault relay (70) that switches the short circuit of battery pack between permission state and prohibition state. A resistive element (30) supplies electricity at the time of short circuit of battery pack. The resistive element transmits heat generated with electricity supplied at the time of short circuit of battery pack, to engine oil or transmission oil of vehicle so as to heat the oil.    USE - Temperature rising system of electrical storage apparatus (claimed) e.g. battery pack of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the electrical storage apparatus can be raised using simple structure, and the electrical energy released from the electrical storage apparatus at the time of short circuit can be used efficiently, by warming the oil using heat generated in the resistive element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the temperature rising system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Resistive element (30)    Motor (50)    Phase fault relay (70)    Short circuit (80)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium bis(oxalato)borate, divinyl tetramethyl disiloxane, fluorine-containing carbonate, and electrolytic lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent battery characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (100) has a four-way valve (130) to direct air from an input port to a upper regenerator core (110) and direct received air from a lower regenerator core (120) to an exhaust port during a time interval. The four-way valve also directs air from the input port to the lower regenerator core and received air from the upper regenerator core to the exhaust port during another time interval. The four high-temperature check valves (140A,140B,140C,140D) open and close in response to the air flow.    USE - Regenerative heat exchanger used for gas turbine engine, fuel cell, regenerative thermal oxidizer.    ADVANTAGE - As the sealing is accomplished within the four-way valve, the opening and closing timing is rapid Uses include but are not limited with low-cost actuation system and very low leakage rate so that the operating lifetime of the exchanger is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for four-way valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the re generative heat exchanger.    Regenerative heat exchanger (100)    Upper generator core (110)    Lower generator core (120)    Four-way valve (130)    High-temperature check valves (140A,140B,140C,140D)
NOVELTY - The battery structure has a battery case support bracket (20) for supporting a battery case (12) in the state of being spaced apart from a vehicle floor panel (14) in the upper direction. The air intake holes (12b) are formed in the bottom face of metal battery case in the state of facing the vehicle floor panel. A duct (22) guides air to the air intake holes from the vehicle front side along the bottom face of the battery case.    USE - Battery structure of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of electromagnetic noise on the battery module is inhibited without sacrificing the cooling of battery module by preventing permeation of electromagnetic noise into the battery case through the air intake hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary side sectional view of the battery structure.    Battery case (12)    Air intake hole (12b)    Floor panel (14)    Support bracket (20)    Duct (22)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical shaped water storage container (54) has a bottom section for temporarily storing the generated water separated from hydrogen till predetermined drain stage. The stripping-off portions (60) fixed to the rotating shaft (56), removes the sediments adhered to the inner wall surface (62) of the water container at the time of rotational drive of rotating shaft.    USE - Drainage apparatus of fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blocking of sediments in the electromagnetic shut-off valve main portion is prevented, when the water is drained through the electromagnetic shut-off valve from the stored container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of drainage apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water storage container (54)    Rotating shaft (56)    Stripping-off portion (60)    Inner wall surface (62)    Motor (68)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell membrane electrode composite structure has electrode catalyst layers arranged on upper and lower surfaces of solid electrolyte membrane. A base layer (3) is laminated on outer side of both the electrode catalyst layers. A diffused layer (4) is laminated on the base layer. The water repellent portions (3a,4a) of base layer and diffused layer are arranged continuously. The hydrophilic portions (3b,4b) of base layer and diffused layer are arranged continuously.    USE - Fuel cell membrane electrode composite structure for fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas distribution property of the fuel cell membrane electrode composite structure can be improved. The generation of flooding due to accumulation of water in diffused layer can be prevented. Thus, the performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views explaining manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base layer (3)    Water-repellent portions (3a,4a)    Hydrophilic portions (3b,4b)    Diffused layer (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a modification unit (4) that modifies fuel raw material, to generate anode gas. A purification unit has a purification catalyst that reduces the environmental impact component in exhaust gas which flows through an exhaust-gas channel (6), and purifies the exhaust gas. An evaporation unit (5) is provided with a vaporization chamber (50), to receive the exhaust heat of exhaust gas and reaction heat of purification catalyst.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation unit is provided with vaporization chamber, to receive the exhaust heat of exhaust gas and reaction heat of purification catalyst. Hence the evaporation process can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Modification unit (4)    Evaporation unit (5)    Exhaust-gas channel (6)    Cathode gas channel (7)    Vaporization chamber (50)
NOVELTY - The heat radiation block has an electrically conductive layer (4) joined with the surface of an insulated substrate (2) through a joining layer (6). The electrically conductive layer has a protrusion (44) protruding towards the outer side from the edges (42A,42B) of the top and bottom surfaces of the conductive layer. A concave slope is formed from the upper surface edge of the conductive layer to the protrusion and from the protrusion to the lower surface edge of the conductive layer.    USE - Heat radiation block for power module (claimed) e.g. inverter used in industrial apparatus e.g. robot and motor, welding machine, drive unit of electric train/tram and electric vehicle and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation and heat resistance are made high by enlarging thermal capacity and heat radiation area of the conductive layer. The offset in the positioning of circuit elements is prevented by improving positioning accuracy of the electrically conductive board on the insulated substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of a portion of the heat radiation block.    Insulated substrate (2)    Conductive layer (4)    Joining layer (6)    Edges (42A,42B)    Protrusion (44)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has storage cases (12,22) for accommodating inverter (11) and battery (21), respectively. The through-holes (14,24) are formed in storage cases, through which electrically conductive cable (51) is penetrated. The interior space of storages cases are connected by electrically conductive cable which is covered by piping (50). The pressure regulation valves (13,23) are provided between outer surface of electrically conductive cable and inner surface of piping, through which coolant is flowed.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The size of electric vehicle can be reduced and freedom degree about positioning of inverter and battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Inverter (11)    Storage cases (12,22)    Pressure regulation valves (13,23)    Through-holes (14,24)    Battery (21)    Piping (50)    Electrically conductive Cable (51)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor has electrode pins that are penetrated into a through hole formed in a spacer (4), so that the electrode pin is covered by the spacer and made to protrude into a mount base. The leads (5a-5c) are inserted into the spacer and connected to the tip of the electrode pins, so that clamping fixing of the leads is performed using a pressing element (6) and connection region of the leads and electrode pins is not exposed.    USE - Gas sensor for detecting leakage of carbon monoxide gas from combustion apparatus, hydrogen gas in fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation efficiency and heat resistance of the gas sensor can be improved, by using a simple structure. The damage of the connection region of the electrode pins due to external stress can be suppressed, since the connection region of the leads and electrode pins is not exposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the gas sensor.    Holder (1)    Cap (3)    Spacer (4)    Leads (5a-5c)    Pressing element (6)
NOVELTY - The system charges high voltage battery based on electric power from fuel cell, when shutdown instruction of system is received. The charge amount of high voltage battery is computed. The battery contactor is opened, when charge amount of high voltage battery is below a primary threshold value. The battery contactor is closed, when charge amount of high voltage battery is less than secondary threshold value which is higher than primary threshold value. The charging of high voltage battery is repeated until charge amount reaches more than secondary threshold value.    USE - Electric power generation system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The charge amount of electrical storage can be computed correctly. The electric power generation can be performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shutdown method of electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The rotation energy transmission apparatus has an impeller (200) that generates rotational energy. A rotation unit (400) transmits the rotation energy generated by impeller to shaft of motor of motor vehicle (500).    USE - Rotational energy transmission apparatus of charging system (claimed) for charging battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery of the vehicle can be charged easily without using electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) rotation energy transmission method; and    (2) charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the charging system.    Impeller (200)    Support unit (250)    Rotation unit (400)    Motor vehicle (500)    Tire (501)
NOVELTY - The device (11) has electrode structure (45) accommodated in exterior container (46) filled with electrolyte. An elastic layer (51) covers a location corresponding to main surface (45a) of electrode structure, in outer surface (46a) of exterior container. The shrinkage force of elastic layer in surface direction is set to 4 MPa or more. An adhesive layer (52) is formed between outer surface of exterior container and elastic layer.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car, and for electronic device such as computer.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid spill or gas leakage can be reduced even when the nail is stuck and hole is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the electrical storage device.    Lithium ion capacitor (11)    Electrode structure (45)    Main surface (45a)    Exterior container (46)    Outer surface of exterior container (46a)    Elastic layer (51)    Adhesive layer (52)
NOVELTY - The electrical power generation cell (10) has a flat solid electrolyte layer (12) whose one surface is provided with an oxidizing agent electrode layer (13) and other surface is provided with a porous fuel electrode layer and support structure (11). Several pores are provided in the fuel electrode layer and support structure. The radius of pores provided in an outer peripheral portion (11a) of fuel electrode layer and support structure is smaller than that of pores provided in an inner center portion (11b) of fuel electrode layer and support structure.    USE - Electric power generation cell of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous fuel electrode layer and support structure is provided in one surface of flat solid electrolyte layer, the mechanical strength is increased while improving the crack resistance of solid flat solid electrolyte layer. Hence electric power generation efficiency is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electric power generation cell.    Electric power generation cell (10)    Porous fuel electrode layer and support structure (11)    Outer peripheral portion (11a)    Inner center portion (11b)    Flat solid electrolyte layer (12)    Oxidizing agent electrode layer (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cathode gas channel (8) that is provided with an outer path (82) and inner path (83) comprised of channel formation element (832). The inner and outer paths are arranged with extension portion (835) connected to a restriction portion (834) which is fixed to a fixing portion (24). The extension portion of the inner path is expanded during power generation mode and a mild structure portion (805) is provided in the outer path for relieving stress concentration of expanded extension portion.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - By providing mild structure portion for relieving stress concentration of expanded extension portion, the durability of the channel formation element and extension portion can be ensured and lifetime of the fuel cell apparatus can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell apparatus.    Cathode gas channel (8)    Fixing portion (24)    Outer path (82)    Inner path (83)    Mild structure portion (805)    Channel formation element (832)    Restriction portion (834)    Extension portion (835)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has housing (20) in which assembled battery is accommodated. The air is guided into the housing through an air intake duct (30). The air is exhausted from the housing through the exhaust duct (51). The air guided into the housing is heated by a heater (41). The inlet port (32) of air intake duct and exhaust port (52) of exhaust duct are opened towards rear surface of the vehicle.    USE - Apparatus for regulating temperature of assembled battery of fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heated air exhausted through exhaust port is guided to the battery again through the inlet port so that the battery can be heated rapidly and quickly and the penetration of the water to the battery through the inlet port can be avoided since the inlet port is arranged in a position higher than the exhaust port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for regulating temperature of assembled battery (1)    Housing (20)    Air intake duct (30)    Inlet port (32)    Heater (41)    Exhaust duct (51)    Exhaust port (52)
NOVELTY - A case (12) accommodates the liquid heat exchange medium (16) and electrical storage elements (11). A motor (60) generates driving force. A fan (50) receives the driving force of motor. The fan discharges the gas with respect to outer surface of the case. A drive mechanism receives driving force of motor and reciprocates the case.    USE - Temperature adjusting device of electrical storage element such as cell for battery pack used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange between the heat exchange medium and electrical storage elements can be performed efficiently. The electrical storage elements can be cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the temperature control mechanism of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage element (11)    Case (12)    Heat exchange medium (16)    Fan (50)    Motor (60)
NOVELTY - The fan (30) for the first radiator (24) which cools the coolant for air conditioning of a compartment is positioned behind the first radiator along the front-back direction of the vehicle. The second radiator (26) which cools the coolant for the fuel cell (14) is positioned behind the first radiator and the first radiator fan, and overlaps with the front-back direction when seen from the vehicle front side. Several external air inlets (34a-34c) opened ahead of the vehicle directly introduce external air into the second radiator, bypassing the first radiator.    USE - Cooling device for fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency with which the cooling air is supplied to the radiator for an air-conditioning of vehicle interior is improved, while the front side space in the fuel cell vehicle can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view, a right side view and a top view of the cooling device for fuel cell vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (14)    First radiator (24)    Second radiator (26)    Fan (30)    External air inlets (34a-34c)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen-containing gas to fuel chamber (7) of low temperature fuel cell having a noble metal catalyst, intermittently, when electric power generation capability of the fuel cell is 80% or less of the value at time of start-up of fuel cell. The hydrogen-containing gas is supplied until electric power generation capability of cell is restored to about 90% or more of the value at time of start-up of fuel cell.    USE - Operation method of ammonia powered low temperature fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) of anion exchange membrane type used in fixed type or vehicle-mounted power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The deteriorated electric power generation capability of fuel cell can be recovered effectively and continuous operation of the fuel cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Battery partition (1)    Fuel chamber side catalyst electrode layer (4)    Oxidizing agent chamber side catalyst electrode layer (5)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (6)    Fuel chamber (7)
NOVELTY - The turbine generator (100) has a relief piston (40) positioned to partition the space in which the shaft (3) of the rotor (1) is positioned. A connection line (41) is connected to the gas outlet side (6a) so that the pressure in the rotor-shaft direction outer side of the relief piston is made lower than the pressure by the side of the rotor surrounding from the gas inlet to the relief piston.    USE - Turbine generator mounted in vehicle, for generating electric power using exhaust heat from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The differential pressure by the side of the gas outlet and the rotor surrounding is cancelled, and hence the thrust load acting on the bearings is reduced and the life time of the bearings can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the turbine generator.    Rotor (1)    Shaft (3)    Gas outlet side (6a)    Relief piston (40)    Connection line (41)    Turbine generator (100)
NOVELTY - An electric current detector (6) detects the value of charging current towards battery (B). A memory unit (4) stores the correspondence of energizing amount to charging current value and load (8) to battery. A control unit (3) reads the energizing amount corresponding to charging current value, from memory unit. The control unit controls the electricity supply for load based on the read energizing amount.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of battery capacity can be avoided and power consumption by load can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (3)    Memory unit (4)    Electric current detector (6)    Load (8)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor has cylindrical-shaped housing (20) with a base (30) that obstructs the upper end opening, and gas detection elements (40) fixed to the base along up-down direction. A gas introduction port (24) introduces to-be-examined gas into the gas detection chamber (25) located inside the housing. A dew-condensation-water guide element (50A) guides the water along up-down direction of base, so as to form condensation with respect to base.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. hydrogen sensor for fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of water on gas detection elements can be reduced, such that the durability of the gas detection elements can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (20)    Gas introduction port (24)    Gas detection chamber (25)    Base (30)    Gas detection element (40)    Dew-condensation-water guide element (50A)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen filling apparatus has hydrogen filling port for supplying hydrogen from exterior portion to the hydrogen cylinders. A hydrogen filling permission mechanism permits the supply of hydrogen with respect to the hydrogen filling port, when the vehicle is set in predetermined erect state at stopped condition.    USE - Hydrogen filling apparatus mounted in two-wheeled fuel cell vehicle/three-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen filling operation can be performed reliably, when the vehicle is in stable parking state. The hydrogen filling efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hydrogen filling port covered with lid.    Mainframe (24)    Cable (216)    Casing (250)    Lid (252)    Knob (253)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting the electrode formation composition (14) containing the electrode materials (11,12). The electrode formation composition is applied on a porous separator (3), to form a battery electrode. The catalysts are included in the electrode materials.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode structure (claimed) of battery mounted in electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formation composition containing the electrode materials, is adjusted. Hence the electrode structure can be manufactured efficiently with high capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view and the sectional view of electrode structure.    Electrode structure (1)    Separator (3)    Electrode materials (11,12)    Binder (13)    Electrode formation composition (14)
NOVELTY - A recycled water feed route (L12) supplies recycled water in collected water tank (4) to each system. The coolant circulation paths (L14,L15) circulate coolant in thermal storage tank (7) to heat exchangers (Q1-Q3). A control apparatus (100) compares recovered amount of recycled water estimated from power generating fuel cell load and supplied coolant temperature and recycled water consumption, to estimate water quantity change in water tank. The control apparatus controls power generation so that water quantity in water tank is not less than set value.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Water self sustaining process can be continued and the exhaust heat of the fuel cell can be recovered efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collected water tank (4)    Thermal storage tank (7)    Control apparatus (100)    Recycled water feed route (L12)    Coolant circulation paths (L14,L15)    Heat exchangers (Q1-Q3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an evaporation unit (20) that is provided with a main casing (200) heated by burning of anode gas discharged from a fuel cell (1). A water storage portion (250) of the evaporation unit is provided below bottom portion (200v) of the main casing at the side connected to reformation water supply path (41). The reformation water in liquid phase is stored in the water storage unit.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reformation water in liquid phase is stored by water storage portion that is provided below bottom portion of main casing in the side connected to the supply path, the direct contact of reformation water with main casing at high temperature can be prevented. Hence, thermal impact on the main casing can be avoided and deterioration of catalyst in the vicinity of the main casing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Evaporation unit (20)    Reformation water supply path (41)    Main casing (200)    Bottom portion (200v)    Water storage portion (250)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a connection portion (150) having a hydrogen supply system which connects the hydrogen cylinders (70L,70R) and supplies hydrogen with respect to each cylinder. A solenoid valve (170) turns the supply of hydrogen to on-off states with respect to the connection portion, and an emergency open valve (180) releases hydrogen, temporarily, when pressure of hydrogen increases to a value more than specified pressure value.    USE - Mounting structure of hydrogen cylinder of fuel cell vehicle such as two-wheeled fuel cell vehicle or three-wheeled fuel cell vehicle (both claimed) of saddle riding type, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The need for replacing the solenoid and emergency open valves with a long piping system structure can be avoided, so that the number of components and the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the device can be manufactured easily. Space-saving of the circumference of the head tube can be achieved, a cylinder can be removed easily, and the device can be maintained easily. The connection portion of the valves can be fully protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the principal portion of the rear portion side of the saddle riding type three-wheeled fuel cell vehicle.    Three-wheeled fuel cell vehicle (10)    Hydrogen cylinders (70L,70R)    Connection portion (150)    Solenoid valve (170)    Emergency open valve (180)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply apparatus (200) has an output current detection unit (201) that detects the output current supplied to electric power load (300) from electric power system. A judging unit (203) judges whether the output current value is more than threshold-value. A power supply unit (205) supplies electric power of battery mounted in vehicle to load when the output current value is more than threshold-value.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power supply operation can be performed easily and effectively and flow of overcurrent can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power supply system; and    (2) electric power supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power supply apparatus (200)    Output current detection unit (201)    Judging unit (203)    Power supply unit (205)    Electric power load (300)
NOVELTY - The desulfurizing apparatus (3) has a cylindrical de-sulfurizer (7) which accommodates the desulfurization catalyst which removes sulfur content from liquid fuel e.g. kerosene. A heater (8) heats liquid fuel, and is extended from entrance side to exit side. An inlet portion (A) is located in entrance side of liquid fuel. The length of nichrome wire in heater cartridges (8A-8C) of heater is set so that the emitted heat amount in exit side heater cartridge is larger than the emitted heat amount in center heater cartridge.    USE - Desulfurizing apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in life of the de-sulfurizer catalyst is suppressed and the stimulation of the desulfurization reaction is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the desulfurizing apparatus equipped in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizing apparatus (3)    Cylindrical de-sulfurizer (7)    Heater (8)    Heater cartridge (8A-8C)    Inlet portion (A)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a temperature sensor (14) to detect temperature of battery (12). An electronic control unit (ECU) (16) calculates temperature variation per unit time of battery, and sets threshold-value of temperature variation for determining temperature abnormality of battery at every temperature of battery. The abnormality is detected to be produced in battery when calculated temperature variation is larger than threshold-value.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature abnormality of battery can be detected with high precision even if internal resistance of battery changes with temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (10)    Battery (12)    Temperature sensor (14)    ECU (16)    Memory (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a stack case (70) in which fuel cell stack (100) and piping (50,60) are accommodated. A pump (40) is provided in the surface of end plate (20) in the fuel cell stack. A protruding block (80) is protruded in the stack case side rather than the piping, and connected to the surface of pump.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the piping accommodated in the case can be suppressed reliably. The performance of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    End plate (20)    Pump (40)    Piping (50,60)    Stack case (70)    Protruding block (80)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has gas-liquid separation flow-path (14) having insert hole (40) and gas exist flow path (16) having exhaust hole (50) which are provided above a lower container (12). The exhaust gas is introduced into gas-liquid separation flow-path which is positioned along horizontal direction that is orthogonal to vertical direction of gas exist flow path through which gas is guided towards gas-liquid separation flow path. The center axes of gas-liquid separation flow-path and gas exist flow path are mutually spaced apart from one another.    USE - Gas-liquid separator connected to fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of liquid with gas can be prevented and gas can be collected efficiently. The liquid can be accommodated in accommodation space of lower container and discharged efficiently at appropriate time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of gas-liquid separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separator (10)    Lower container (12)    Gas-liquid separation flow-path (14)    Gas exist flow path (16)    Insert hole (40)    Exhaust hole (50)
NOVELTY - A plate shaped current collection element (3) is arranged so that it opposes with both ends of flat shaped electrode group (2) which winds positive and negative electrodes to a plate shaped winding core (1). A flat container (9) accommodates the electrode group and the current collection element. Both ends of the winding core protrude from both surfaces of the electrode group. The current collection element and the end surface of both ends of winding core are fixed at several locations.    USE - Flat secondary battery e.g. flat lithium ion secondary battery used in power supply of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the current collection element and both ends surface of both ends of the winding core are fixed in several locations, even if there is an expansion or shrinkage of an active material, the winding core supported by current collection element. A buckling is prevented and the swelling of the container is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Plate shaped winding core (1)    Electrode group (2)    Plate shape current collection element (3)    Protrusions (4-6)    Container (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10) comprises an electrical storage device element (11) and an electrolyte accommodated inside an exterior container (20) formed of mutually piled exterior film mutually joined air-tightly in the joint (22) formed in each outer periphery edge portion. The inner surface regions other than the joint portions are provided with an acicular structure (25) such that a gas discharge hole is formed in the exterior film.    USE - Lamination exterior electrical storage device such as battery and capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - When sufficient air-tightness is acquired in the normal use state and gas is emitted inside the exterior portion of the lamination exterior electrical storage device, the emitted gas can be reliably discharged outside via the discharge hole, and the operational safety of the electrical storage device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lamination exterior electrical storage device.    Lamination exterior electrical storage device (10)    Electrical storage device element (11)    Exterior container (20)    Joint (22)    Acicular structure (25)
NOVELTY - An exterior structure (20) has mutually piled exterior films (21A) joined by seal portion (25) in junction portion (22). The terminals (14,15) formed within exterior structure in junction portion are electrically connected to collector of device element (11) by connection portions (14a,15a). A non-joined portion (24a) where connection portions are arranged is formed between junction portion and device element accommodating portion (23). A hole-opening which penetrates exterior film formed in seal portion, is formed in non-joined portion formed area.    USE - Lamination exterior electrical storage device such as battery, capacitor used as power supply in portable apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hole-opening which penetrates exterior film formed in seal portion, is formed in area in which non-joined portion where connection portions are arranged is formed, is formed, the stress acts on seal portion more concentratively than on junction portion when the inside of non-joined portion expands by generation of gas. Therefore, seal portion is peeled more preferentially than junction portion, and the gas in an exterior structure is discharged from the hole-opening formed in the seal portion outside. Since the need to provide an area special to exterior structure is eliminated, the airtightness inside exterior structure can be maintained and liquid spill can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lamination exterior electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device element (11)    Terminals (14,15)    Connection portions (14a,15a)    Exterior structure (20)    Exterior film (21A)    Junction portion (22)    Device element accommodating portion (23)    Non-joined portion (24a)    Seal portion (25)
NOVELTY - The clamp (1) has a guide unit (2) having a guide surface which guides a strip-shaped member along the guide surface, and two elastic sheets (3,4) provided opposite each other on both sides of the guide surface. One of the sheets curves inside toward the other sheet. Both sheets are mutually biased in opposite directions, such that one of the sheets curves inside when clamping the strip-shaped member between the sheets.    USE - Clamp for connecting two belt-shaped members, e.g. electrode plates of battery, such as battery of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for components, such as tape, film, and sheet that are integrated as strip-shaped member in production line for domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of inferior goods is suppressed since electrode plates of battery are correctly and quickly connected. Improves productivity since halt condition of production line is shortened, and thickness of electrode plate of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a ;perspective view of the strip-shaped member clamp.    Clamp (1)    Guide unit (2)    Sheets (3,4)    Notch (6)
NOVELTY - The submarine (2) has a high temperature fuel cell that is operated at an elevated operating pressure (P) higher or equal to immersion pressure (Po). An oxygen gas supply unit (11) and hydrogen fuel supplying units (15, 115) supply oxygen gas and hydrogen fuel at operating pressure. Effluent gas evacuating units (20, 220) evacuate effluent gas at exterior of the submarine and comprise an effluent gas evacuating circuit (21) equipped with a pressure adjusting valve (22).    USE - Submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The submarine achieves high power, ensures better performance and requires less number of equipments. The utilization of the high temperature fuel cell enables direct rejection of the effluent into sea water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a submarine.    Elevated operating pressure (P)    Immersion pressure (Po)    Submarine (2)    Oxygen gas supply unit (11)    Hydrogen fuel supplying units (15, 115)    Effluent gas evacuating units (20, 220)    Effluent gas evacuating circuit (21)    Pressure adjusting valve (22)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (200) has a power circuit (220) with inverter function and comprising input terminals (E1, E2) respectively connected to a negative terminal (211) and a positive terminal (212) of a storage battery (210) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Output terminals (S1-S3) of the power circuit are respectively connected to three phase cables (202-204) of a three-phase electric motor (201). A battery charging unit has a connection terminal (208) connected to the negative terminal, and another connection terminal (209) connected to a neutral cable (205) of the motor.    USE - Electric propulsion motor vehicle. Can also be used for a plug-in type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the vehicle is such that the current regulation and rectifying functions are shared between the charging unit and the vehicle, thus enabling the charging unit and the vehicle to operate in an independent manner from one another, without using a communication protocol, by only using the electrical components already present in the vehicle, and hence reducing the cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit representation of electric components of a motor vehicle and a charging terminal.    Input terminals (E1, E2)    Output terminals (S1-S3)    Electric propulsion motor vehicle (200)    Three-phase electric motor (201)    Three phase cables (202-204)    Neutral cable (205)    Connection terminals (208, 209)    Storage battery (210)    Negative terminal (211)    Positive terminal (212)    Power circuit (220)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has cooling devices (40L,40R) that are provided on the path through which a cooling water circulates inside for cooling the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (10). An estimation unit estimates the heat amount of the exhaust gas. The electronic control unit (7L,7R) determines the decision of prohibition of idle stop control according to the estimated heat amount of the exhaust gas.    USE - Control apparatus for internal combustion engine e.g. V-type engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the idle stop control is prohibited by the predetermined condition and an idle driving/running is performed, the cooing water is circulated until the heat amount thermally stored by the cooling devices falls. Hence the boiling of the cooling water is prevented. Hence the fuel consumption is suppressed. Prevents the raise in temperature of cooling water, as the operating life of the fan is set according top the heat amount thermally stored by the cooling device. Hence the power consumption is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control units (7L,7R)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Cylinders (14L,14R)    Air flow meter (18)    Cooling devices (40R,40L)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has cooling devices (40L,40R) that are located in a path along which cooling water is circulated by a mechanical pump, for cooling the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine (10). The electronic control units (ECUs) (7L,7R) estimate the amount of heat of exhaust gases, and determine the appropriateness of the operation of the pump after the detection of OFF of an ignition switch (30) according to the estimation result.    USE - Control apparatus of internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Boiling of the cooling water resulting from the heat which is thermally stored by cooling devices, is prevented by operating the pump for a predetermined period after OFF of the ignition switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of control apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    ECUs (7L,7R)    Air-fuel-ratio sensors (9L,9R)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Ignition switch (30)    Cooling devices (40L,40R)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizer (3) removes a sulfur component from source gas serving as a raw material for fuel gas containing hydrogen required for power generation of a fuel cell. A flow sensor (17) measures flow rate of source gas passing in upstream of the desulfurizer. One end of a raw material pipe (11) is connected to lower end of desulfurizer while other end is connected to flow sensor. A trap portion (16) prevents catalyst powder or dust in desulfurizer, which has entered through one end of raw material pipe from reaching the flow sensor provided in the middle of the raw material pipe.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the flow sensor can be prevented by preventing the catalyst powder or dust in the desulfurizer from reaching the flow sensor provided in middle of raw material pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system.    Desulfurizer (3)    Booster pump (5)    Raw material pipe (11)    Trap portion (16)    Flow sensor (17)
NOVELTY - A gas discharge flow path (M2,252) extends in the direction of laminated portion (10) in fuel cell stack (100). A water discharge flow path (M3,254) penetrates through portion of laminated portion at position below gas flow path. The gas and water discharge flow paths are communicated with each other within the fuel cell stack through connection section (Mco). A narrow flow path (251) having smaller cross-sectional area is formed on downstream side of connection section. The downstream edge section (R1) of water flow path is connected to narrow flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction or the occlusion of the fuel gas discharge manifold by the water can be reduced, by forming the narrow flow path having smaller cross-sectional area on downstream side of connection section connecting the gas and water discharge flow paths.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated portion (10)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Narrow flow path (251)    Gas discharge flow path (M2,252)    Water discharge flow path (M3,254)    Connection section (Mco)    Downstream edge section (R1)
NOVELTY - The module has a load providing mechanism (19) having tightening unit (104) that provides clamp load to the lamination direction with respect to the gas-seal unit of a fuel cell stack (12). A tightening unit (108) provides another small clamp load to the said lamination direction with respect to the electrolyte and electrode assembly (26). A tightening unit (109) provided in the tightening unit (104) provides 3rd clamp load to the lamination direction aside from the tightening unit (104) with respect to the gas-seal unit.    USE - Fuel cell module used in fuel cell stack, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tightening unit provides clamp load to the lamination direction separately with respect to the gas-seal unit, the adjustment of the load can be attained easily. The sealing performance of a gas-seal unit is reliably maintained, even if distortion remains in the separator before use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Load providing mechanism (19)    Electrolyte and electrode assembly (26)    Tightening part units (104,108,109)    Exhaust gas (CC)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises: (a) an electrolyte matrix having a cathode side and an anode side; (b) a fuel conduit having base plate, a side wall, and a mounting portion connected to the base plate by the side wall; (c) the base plate, the wall, the sealing platform, and the anode cooperate to form an interior area of the fuel conduit; and (d) means for preventing the occurrence of an electrical short circuit between the cathode and the sealing platform.    USE - The fuel cell is useful for converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is provided with electrical short circuit prevention means.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell comprises: (a) an electrolyte matrix having a cathode side and an anode side, where the cathode side has a cathode disposed on it and is exposed to an oxidant, where the anode side has an anode receiving portion and a sealing portion positioned peripherally to the anode receiving portion, where the anode receiving portion has an anode disposed on it; (b) a fuel conduit having base plate, a side wall, and a mounting portion connected to the base plate by the side wall, where the mounting portion defines a sealing platform and where an opening extends through the mounting portion, where the sealing platform is positioned on the sealing portion so that the anode is positioned in the opening; (c) the base plate, the wall, the sealing platform, and the anode cooperate to form an interior area of the fuel conduit, where the fuel conduit has an inlet and an outlet extending through it for flowing fuel through the fuel conduit for reaction with the anode; and (d) means for preventing the occurrence of an electrical short circuit between the cathode and the sealing platform, where the means for preventing is aligned with the sealing platform and positioned on at least one of the electrolyte matrix, the cathode, and the sealing platform.
NOVELTY - The unit (10) has a battery module (6) arranged in a housing (7) that comprises connection elements (8, 9) for detachable fastening to a motor vehicle. A tempering device (11) i.e. device for cooling or heating the battery module, is attached to the battery module in such a manner that the battery module and the tempering device define a transportable unit. A temperature sensor is attached to the battery module and coupled with a control module for the tempering device, where the control module is coupled with an additional external temperature-detector.    USE - Battery unit for use in a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tempering device i.e. device for cooling or heating the battery module, is attached to the battery module in such a manner that the battery module and the tempering device define the transportable unit, thus ensuring simple and fast exchanging of the battery unit. The tempering device is designed in such a manner that it operates during the usage of the battery unit and also even during the charging of the battery unit, thus ensuring operational reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery unit.    Compressor (1)    Battery module (6)    Housing (7)    Connection elements (8, 9)    Battery unit (10)    Tempering device (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves implementing a resistive cell balancing in a battery (1) for balancing charging states of battery cells (1a). Voltage applied to the cells is determined, and current flowing from or to the cells is determined at a time period during removal or supply of charge. Another voltage applied to the cells is determined, and another current flowing from or to the cells is determined at another time period during removal or supply of the charge. Internal resistance of the cells is calculated as quotients of difference of two applied voltages and difference of two currents.    USE - Method for determining internal resistance of a battery cell of a battery i.e. traction battery, (all claimed) that is utilized in stationary applications e.g. wind turbines and vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the battery cells is calculated as quotients of difference of two applied voltages to the cells and difference of currents flowing from or to the cells, so that durable and accurate determination of the internal resistance of the battery cells is ensured. The method can be implemented in operating phases in which the battery do not supply or receive any electrical power during turning off vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining internal resistance of a battery cell a traction battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for determination of internal resistance of a battery cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Battery cells (1a)    Resistor (2)    Transistor (10)    Condenser (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a driverless mobile assembly and/or material transport unit (14) with a driving mechanism, driving device for the driving mechanism, energy storage device and a control equipment for controlling driving movement in coordination with a system control device. The energy storage device of the driverless mobile assembly/material transport units is charged during a retention period at a stationary assembly station (12). A fast-rechargeable storage device and a double layer condenser device are used as the energy storage device.    USE - Method for operating an assembly system by interaction of a driverless, mobile assembly and/or material transport unit (claimed) as a driverless transport system with a stationary assembly station.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device of the driverless mobile assembly and/or material transport units is charged during the retention period at the stationary assembly station, thus utilizing the driverless mobile assembly/material transport unit for a longer period of time, while reducing volume and weight of the transport unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a linkage of energy storage devices with an external charging station and a driving device of an assembly and/or material transport unit.    Assembly system (10)    Stationary assembly station (12)    Driverless, mobile assembly and/or material transport unit (14)    Coded route (18)    Electrical charging contacts (20, 22)
NOVELTY - The method involves querying operational state of a consumer powered by a battery (1), and starting determination of properties of the battery when the powered consumer is in standby-operation mode operational state. The consumer is switched on and powered by the battery in the main operation mode and placed in the standby-operation mode when a vehicle is in parking state.    USE - Method for determining properties e.g. capacity, charging state and service life, of a battery i.e. traction battery (all claimed) in a battery system of a wind turbine and a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows accurate determination of the properties when the vehicle is in parking state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining properties of a battery i.e. traction battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for determining properties of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Inquiry module (5)    Control module (6)    Operator interface (7)    Probability module (8)
NOVELTY - A single regulator system with switchable input source for a hybrid vehicle employing an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) machine for traction, but no magneto, comprises a main battery pack, one regulator in the place of two, the entire electric load, during electric mode of operation, being supplied by the DC-DC converter, which takes the power from the main battery pack and regulates it to a predetermined voltage required by regular loads, such that during the interval when the motor provides no power, but freewheels and the entire traction power is supplied by the engine. The DC-DC converter takes its input from the motor terminals and supplies power at a predetermined operating voltage as required by the load. For a DC motor, a DC voltage appears across the motor terminal and works as input source to the DC-DC converter. For an AC machine, the voltage appearing across the DC bus capacitor of the inverter, works as input source to the regulator. For a slip ring induction machine, a DC voltage can be made to appear across the DC bus of the inverter by applying a DC voltage across the rotor terminals of the machine, thus dispensing the need for a separate magneto and the conventional regulator. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device (32) has terminals (35,36) that are connected with battery simulator (23) and test inverter (21) respectively. A main line (39) is provided between the terminals for connecting simulator and test inverter. A contactor (38) is provided to enable ground connection between terminal (36) and grounding terminal (37).    USE - Connecting device for testing apparatus for testing inverter mounted in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in testing battery of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric shock can be prevented even if earth leakage exists in state by which power supply is injected to simulator. The freedom degree of positioning of contactor in connecting device is improved and high security at the time of usage is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Test inverter (21)    Battery simulator (23)    Connecting device (32)    Terminals (35,36)    Grounding terminal (37)    Contactor (38)    Main line (39)
NOVELTY - A magnesium source is added to an aqueous solution or slurry containing lithium phosphate or lithium source and phosphoric acid source, and iron source, and reacted under high temperature and pressure, to obtain lithium iron phosphate as positive electrode active material. The content of magnesium source with respect to lithium iron phosphate is 0.1-1 mol%.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (both claimed) for hybrid motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium ion battery having improved electroconductivity and load characteristics without reducing discharge capacity. The crystallinity of lithium iron phosphate is controllable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which comprises active material coated with carbon.
NOVELTY - A step-up circuit (24) is provided between a built-in battery (16) and an inverter (20) for raising direct current (DC) voltage from battery. The electric current flows through step-up circuit from input terminal when switching element is turned on. A DC chopper circuit is provided with a reactor which sends electric current through diode from output terminal. A protective circuit (25) is provided to protect step-up circuit by turning off the switching element when electric current which flows into the switching element is more than preset current value.    USE - Battery operated construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel.    ADVANTAGE - The switching element of the step-up circuit is protected by turning off the switching element, so that the damage of the switching element by excessive electric current is prevented. Since the capacity of the step-up circuit can be designed without considering the shocking load, size and cost reductions of the step-up circuit can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system applied to hydraulic shovel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Built-in battery (16)    Inverter (20)    Charging circuit (23)    Step-up circuit (24)    Protective circuit (25)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte and a nonaqueous solvent capable of dissolving the electrolyte. The electrolyte solution contains nitrogen-containing compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent storage stability, and provides compact battery having high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte and a nonaqueous solvent capable of dissolving the electrolyte. The electrolyte solution contains a nitrogen-containing compound of formula (I).    R1-R4=1-12C alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro, 2-12C alkenyl, 6-12C aryl or 7-12C aralkyl;and    X=1-12C bivalent coupling group optionally substituted by fluoro.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery, which has a negative electrode capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, a positive electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The engine accommodates central drive shaft (14) and turbine sub-assembly in housing of stainless steel casting, and uses super hydrasol as igniter fuel (2), and regular hydrosol as operations fuel. The super hydrasol is spontaneously ignited without spark plug. The engine is closed-cycle operations engine without air intake manifold, and without carburetor. A fuel-cell powered electric motor (21) bolted to engine exterior alternately drives engine. Various engine mounts are accommodated by attachment of steel plate at bottom of engine. A cooing fan (17) air-cools the engine.    USE - Engine e.g. hybrid electric steam turbine engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine can be operated with both petroleum-based fuels and non-petroleum-based fuels, and the dependence on the petroleum-based fuels can be eliminated. The adverse environmental impacts caused by emissions of green house gases can be reduced. The aesthetic appearance of the engine can be improved. The need for air-fuel ratio can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hybrid electric steam turbine engine.    Igniter fuel (2)    Gas impeller (7)    Fuel spray (9)    Central drive shaft (14)    Motor (21)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has alternating layers of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes and ionomer membrane. Two or more layers of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes contain nanoparticles comprising platinum that are immobilized. The alternating layers of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes and ionomer membrane are obtained by transferring the vertically aligned carbon nanotubes from aluminum foil to the ionomer membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrode membrane fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The large area of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes is prepared with low cost such that the membrane electrode assembly is fabricated high performance and with low platinum loading by using inexpensive substrate and easy template removal process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view showing the comparison of cell voltage, current density and power density of the electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode sheet (34) whose negative electrode active material layer (344) leaves an edge in alignment with the longitudinal direction of negative electrode collector (342) to form a strip-like portion (342a). The strip-like portion protrudes as an edge portion, while the negative electrode sheet is overlaid with a positive electrode sheet (32). A porous inorganic layer (346) is wound on the edge portion (344b) at the side of the strip-like portion from a planar portion (344a) of the active material layer to reach the surface of collector.    USE - Lithium ion battery for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous inorganic layer is wound on the edge portion at side of the strip-like portion from the planar portion of negative electrode active material layer to reach the surface of negative electrode collector, the micro short circuit resulting from the foreign material is highly prevented, so that a highly efficient lithium ion battery is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode sheet (32)    Negative electrode sheet (34)    Negative electrode collector (342)    Strip-like portion (342a)    Planar portion (344a)    Edge portion (344b)    Porous inorganic layer (346)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cylindrical-shaped battery case (1) whose opening portion is sealed with an opening sealing assembling (5) having a terminal board (11) and a base plate (16). The upper and lower valve plates (13,15) are arranged between the terminal board and the base plate, so that the terminal board and the base plate conduct through the valve plates. An internal vent (21) is formed in the base plate, such that in an axial view of the battery case, a portion of the internal vent is overlapped with a portion in which the valve holes of the valve plates open.    USE - Cylindrical battery such as cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus and video camera, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, and vehicle such as hybrid car, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in-type hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve hole is prevented from being closed even when the electrode group rises due to the abnormal increase in the internal pressure of the battery, to push up the base plate. Thus, an improved sealing structure is provided, so that the safety of the cylindrical battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cylindrical battery.    Battery case (1)    Opening sealing assembly (5)    Cylindrical battery (10)    Terminal board (11)    Upper valve plate (13)    Lower valve plate (15)    Base plate (16)    Internal vent (21)
NOVELTY - A process for obtaining a cross-linked polyimide membrane, where at least a fraction of the polyimide groups is cross-linked, involves: (i) preparing a polyimide casting solution (s1) comprising a polyimide polymer and a solvent system for the polymer; (ii) casting a film of the casting solution onto a supporting substrate; and (iii) solidifying the cast film involving a phase inversion step; where the polyimide polymers are contacted with a multifunctional, nucleophile cross-linking reagent in any of the steps (i)-(iii) before the polyimide membrane is formed or solidified.    USE - For obtaining cross-linked polyimide membrane (claimed) for applying in membrane processes such as gas separation, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, pervaporation, fuel cells, and for spiral wound, plate and frame, shell and tube.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides improved and faster preparation of cross-linked polyimide membranes without the need for pendant carboxylic acid functions or siloxane in the polyimide polymers or membranes and without the need of an extra solvent-based post-membrane solidification crosslinking step. The cross-linking procedure results in ultra- and nanofiltration membranes with improved stability and high permeabilities in organic solvent(s) and good rejection for low-molecular weight compounds of 200-2000 (preferably 200-700) Da.
NOVELTY - A manganese group lithium ion secondary battery is burnt and decomposed at 600-1000 degrees C, and product is sieved to small piece metal and manganese oxide coarse powder. The coarse powder and metal are separately collected, and recovery of valuable resources of lithium ion secondary battery is enabled.    USE - Recovery of valuable resources of manganese group lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer and game machine, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The valuable resources are effectively collected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rotary kiln for combustion decomposition of lithium ion secondary battery. The rotary kiln has a cylindrical screen (20) rotating integrally with main component (10), whose inner wall is made of refractory material. The main component is driven by a rotational drive unit (11). The battery input apparatus (50) is arranged facing the head of screen. The small piece metal collection receptacle (31) and manganese oxide coarse powder collection receptacle (32) are provided in tail region. The battery is decomposed by a burner (30), which is arranged facing the screen. The screen carries out sieving of decomposed product into small piece metal and manganese oxide coarse powder. The coarse powder and metal are collected in receptacles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of rotary kiln.    Rotary kiln main component (10)    Rotational drive mechanism (11)    Cylindrical screen (20)    Burner (30)    Metal small piece collection receptacle (31)    Manganese oxide coarse powder collection receptacle (32)    Secondary battery input apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery provided with a downward opening. The battery is directly and vertically mounted and demounted by an opening part. A fastener is arranged in a battery box and buckled to fix the battery in the battery box. The opening part is provided with a movable baffle. The movable baffle and the battery box are closed when the battery is arranged in the battery box. The baffle is opened when the battery is needed, so as to open the battery box and fetch the battery. Bottom of the vehicle frame is provided with downwards opened batter boxes.    USE - Structure for arranging a battery box on a bottom of an electric vehicle frame.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables the battery to be mounted and demounted more safely, conveniently and quickly. The battery is arranged on the vehicle stably and firmly without displacement and break potential hazard, so as to perform thief-proof measurement of the battery in a simple and efficient manner, so that a thief is hard to perform stealing movement without adding other thief-proof devices. The baffle is closed and the battery box is closed when the battery is arranged in the battery box, thus reinforcing stability of the battery in the battery box, and preventing dust and mud from polluting the battery in the vehicle use process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a structure for arranging a battery box on a bottom of an electric vehicle frame.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a vehicle main body whose front side is provided with a wind power generation device. The wind power generation device is connected with a storage battery set (4) via a wind power charging circuit. The wind power generation device is provided with impellers (20) that are connected with a wind driven generator (24). A chassis is provided with a traveling motor (8) that is connected with a front end of a universal transmission shaft (11). The motor is connected with the storage battery set via an electric motor controller and controlled by a vehicle operation device.    USE - Electric automobile such as a motorcar and a micro car for use in an urban road.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery set can be charged by the vehicle. The automobile has strong cruising power, and is energy-saving, environmental-friendly and low in transportation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile.    Storage battery set (4)    Traveling motor (8)    Universal transmission shaft (11)    Impellers (20)    Wind driven generator (24)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an electric generating set generating the electrical energy, and a battery cell utilized to drive a high speed electric motor to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy of high rotational speed torque. The electric motor transmits the mechanical energy to a low speed dynamo via a belt wheel or a gear. The low speed dynamo converts the mechanical energy into the electrical energy that is supplied to an illumination device in an automobile. A shaft of the electric motor is connected with a transmission case, and drives the automobile.    USE - Perpetual mobile automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electric generating set generates the electrical energy without consumption of fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a perpetual mobile automobile.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a photovoltaic panel set (1) installed on top of the automobile. A fully-automatic sunlight tracker (1.1) is arranged on the photovoltaic panel set. Skirt plates (1.2) are telescopically hung on periphery of a photovoltaic panel. A wind generator (2) is arranged on top of the automobile and provided with a control device (2.1). The photovoltaic panel set and the wind generator are connected in a charging circuit and provided with a rechargeable battery of the automobile by the charging circuit.    USE - Electric automobile for an energy-saving environment-friendly transportation tool.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has high charging ability, and saves energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile.    Photovoltaic panel set (1)    Fully-automatic sunlight tracker (1.1)    Skirt plates (1.2)    Wind generator (2)    Control device (2.1)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has two conversion switches with two storage batteries utilized to connect a speed regulator of a main shaft drive motor. A solar battery charging controller is utilized for controlling a charging circuit to work, controlling the conversion switches to make the two storage batteries to supply power for the drive motor under a normal driving state of the vehicle and controlling the charging circuit to charge one of the storage batteries. The other storage battery is connected to the former storage battery to charge the latter storage battery.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is connected to another storage battery to charge the former storage battery to reduce manufacturing and utilization cost of the 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 device has two battery sets fixed in two battery set cars. Four rotatable wheels are mounted at lower end of the two battery sets. Lower end of two battery set carriages is provided with four wheels installed at upper end of two trolleys. The two battery set cars are arranged in one of the battery set carriages on the trolleys. The other battery set carriage is mounted on a battery power car.    USE - Battery set quick replacing device for a battery power car and a battery sweeping car.    ADVANTAGE - The device consumes less electric energy, and enables easy replacement of the battery set to continuously run a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery set quick replacing device.    Fix bolt (5)    Pin holes (11)    Pins (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a first sprocket mechanism consisting of a chain having track (12), a front sprocket (3) and a rear sprocket (16) and mounted on a frame (10). A gear reversing mechanism is arranged between the rear sprocket and a rear wheel (5). Second and third sprocket mechanisms are provided on a front end of the frame. Other two front sprockets (6, 17) in the second and third sprocket mechanisms are coaxially mounted. A direct current generator is coaxially connected with another rear sprocket (18) of one of the second and third sprocket mechanisms and coupled to a front bicycle lamp (7).    USE - Bicycle body-building device. Uses include but are not limited to a home, school, institution and an enterprise.    ADVANTAGE - The device has multiple functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle body-building device.    Rear sprockets (2, 16, 18)    Front sprockets (3, 6, 17)    Rear wheel (5)    Front bicycle lamp (7)    Frame (10)    Chain having track (12)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a drawer-type battery case equipped with multiple rechargeable battery box groups, and provided with a locking buckle, where the buckle is welded below a rear supporting frame of the bicycle. A small chain wheel on an output shaft end of a speed adjusting direct-current motor is connected with a large chain wheel with a flywheel on a rear wheel axle of the bicycle into a speed reducing transmission mechanism. A motor adopts the speed adjusting direct-current motor with a rated output torque greater than 3.5 Newton meter (NM).    USE - Electric bicycle for mountain climbing.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and has strong climbing capability and large torque.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle for mountain climbing.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a horizontal generator and a differential direct current (DC) motor respectively connected with two functional drive shafts in a transmission manner. A back end of the DC motor is provided with a gearbox. A drive gear is connected with a sliding gear of a drive shaft through a drive chain. A drive wheel of the generator is connected with another sliding gear of a rotating shaft through a driven chain. The DC motor and a battery box are connected with each other through a circuit. The battery box is externally connected with a circuit control device.    USE - Hybrid double-power tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is simple in structure, safe and stable to drive. The tricycle supplies sufficient electricity to the rechargeable battery, and can drive at long distance. The tricycle reduces the tail gas pollution of an engine. The tricycle has low manufacturing cost and high market prospects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hybrid double-power tricycle.
NOVELTY - The system has a worm wheel shell (2) provided with a worm shell inlet (1) and a worm shell outlet (4). A stretching out end part of a worm wheel shaft (21) is coaxially fastened and connected with a shaft of a generator (15) by a shaft coupler (14). The worm shell inlet is connected with a gas discharging manifold of the engine i.e. opening/closing reluctance generator. The generator is connected with a storage battery (17) by a rectification circuit (16). A rubber sealing circle (12) is arranged between a periphery of a back plate (19) and a middle shell (20).    USE - Worm wheel waste gas power generating system for an engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively reclaim the energy of engine waste gas such that the reclaimed waste gas is sufficiently and reasonably used. The system improves efficiency of the engine, reduces fuel consumption of the engine, avoids the greenhouse gas discharge and promotes environment protection. The system provides economic, environmental and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a worm wheel waste gas power generating system.    Worm shell inlet (1)    Worm wheel shell (2)    Worm shell outlet (4)    Rubber sealing circle (12)    Shaft coupler (14)    Generator (15)    Rectification circuit (16)    Storage battery (17)    Back plate (19)    Middle shell (20)    Worm wheel shaft (21)
NOVELTY - The battery box has a shell body formed by locking a front end over and a back end cover, where inner side of the shell body is provided with an upper battery cabinet and a lower battery cabinet. A convex table on an upper end of the shell body is hinged with a handle. A power output rectangular hole is formed at one side of the convex table. Two sides of a lower part of the shell body are provided with a convex block with a tenon head. Inner side of the upper battery cabinet is provided with two storage battery mounting positions.    USE - Battery box for an electric assisting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box is simple in structure and inexpensive. The inner side of the shell body is provided with three batteries to enhance the continuous running ability of the vehicle. The charge process and the discharge process of the storage battery can be independently performed. The fixing hoop on the upper part of the shell body and the arc positioning concave opening on the convex block tenon head on the side of the lower part of the shell body make the connection between the battery box and the bracket of the assisting vehicle more tight. The battery box cannot shake, during the running period of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - Making a carbon nanotube metal nanoparticle composite, comprises: (a) providing a solution containing precious metal ions, (b) providing a solution containing a soluble polymer, (c) mixing the solution of the precious metal ions with the solution of the soluble polymer to obtain a first mixture, (d) providing a solution containing carbon nanotubes and mixing the solution of carbon nanotubes with the first mixture to obtain a second mixture, and (e) irradiating the second mixture with a radiation having a wave length of less than 450 nm.    USE - The carbon nanotube metal nanoparticle composites are useful: as one-dimensional conductors for the design of nanoelectronic devices, as reinforcing fibers in polymeric and carbon composite materials, as absorption materials for gases such as hydrogen, and field emission sources; and in electrochemical cells and fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) making carbon nanotube metal nanoparticles composite, comprising: providing a solution containing a soluble polymer with a carbonyl group or a hydroxyl group, providing a solution containing carbon nanotubes and mixing the solution of carbon nanotubes with the solution of the soluble polymer to obtain a third mixture, providing a solution containing precious metal ions and mixing the solution of the precious metal ions with the third mixture to obtain a fourth mixture, and irradiating the fourth mixture with radiation having a wave length of less than 450 nm; and    (2) a carbon nanotube metal nanoparticles composite comprising: carbon nanotubes; soluble polymers, where at least one soluble polymer is entangled on the surface of each of the carbon nanotubes; and precious metal nanoparticles combined with the carbon nanotubes through the soluble polymer.
NOVELTY - The electric car has a top cover, a trunk cover and an engine cover arranged on a car body and equipped with multiple solar panels. Output terminals of the solar panels are connected in parallel with a charge/discharge controller. An output terminal of the charge/discharge controller is connected with a switch and a rechargeable battery. A shape of the solar panels is matched with a shape of the engine cover, top cover and the trunk cover of the car body.    USE - Solar rechargeable electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure and convenient to utilize. The endurance of the car is greatly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar rechargeable electric car.
NOVELTY - The car has a wind generator and a solar energy generator that are connected with a circuit system arranged on a main body. The wind generator is equipped with a wind power generating unit and a standby storage battery that are connected by wires (2). The solar energy power generator is equipped with a solar energy power generating unit. The wind power generator is equipped with a wind motion device (1) at a top part of the car, and connected with the storage battery by the wires. The solar energy power generator is connected with a solar energy cell at the top part of the car.    USE - Environment-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The car effectively utilizes wind and solar energies without being influenced by external factors, so that the wind generator and the solar energy power generator can be simultaneously combined to form a dual-power-supply system, thus stabilizing the work and supplying the power uninterruptedly for 24 hours under normal condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an environment-friendly car.    Wind motion device (1)    Wires (2)    Transformer (4)
NOVELTY - The car has an air-box turbine type wind resistance power generation system arranged over and in front of a car body (31), where a coupler and an inertia force power generation system are arranged at an upper end of a front wheel transmission shaft of the car body. Electric energy is generated by the inertia force power generation system, and a power machine is utilized to convert energy into power. The power is transferred to a drive bridged by the coupler through the transmission shaft for motion.    USE - Power-assistant car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is provided with the energy source, thus improving running efficiency of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power-assistant car.    Air-box turbine type power generation fan (1)    Air-box wind gathering plate (2)    Turbine type power generation fan (3)    Radiating-frame wind gathering plate (4)    Car body (31)
NOVELTY - The generator has fan blade mounted on external surface of a vehicle. The fan blade is selected from one of vertical-shaft fan blade, gear type fan blade or vertical-shaft rolling fan blade. The vertical-shaft fan blade is provided with vertical-shaft concentric fan electric generator, vertical-shaft eccentric gear-driven electric generator, electric generator with horizontal shaft and vertical-shaft fan in gear transmission, and horizontal-shaft electric generator with horizontal-shaft fan.    USE - Vertical-shaft wind-driven generator such as integration type vertical-shaft wind-driven generator, vertical-axis gear transmission type vertical-shaft wind-driven generator and stator-inner stator/rotor-outer rotor rotation type vertical-shaft wind-driven generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator recycles the waste wind power, and conserves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vertical-shaft wind-driven generator.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a main body installed between a concatenated piece and a neighboring cell (10). A connection piece is connected to an anode of the cell, and another main body is connected to a cathode of the cell. A bolt hole is formed in the former main body, and a clamping bolt (70) is inserted in the bolt hole. A recessed part is frame-coupled to a side of a protrusion part, and one end of the former main body is connected to a voltmeter.    USE - Block assembly for connecting an electrode of a cell in a battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, that is utilized in a battery stack (all claimed) of an electro-mobile, electric motor and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is safe to use, and easy to maintain and repair.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery.    Neighboring cell (10)    Blocks (20, 30, 40, 50)    Clamping bolt (70)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - A driving wheel is integrally connected with the motor. Clutches (10,12) are provided in speed changing unit. The clutch (12) is fixed between the driven wheel bracket and cavity of hub housing (6). The clutch (10) is fixed between the gear ring and cavity of hub housing. A gear ring (15) is fixed on the housing of motor by a pin. A signal sensing device (2) controls the rotation direction of motor. The signal sensing device is fixedly positioned on circuit control device (3). Sealing elements are arranged between center holes of left end cover and right end cover.    USE - Motor driving speed changing device for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, washing machine, and power machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The driving speed of the motor can be adjusted efficiently. The energy consumption of driving speed changing device can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of the motor driving speed changing device.    Signal sensing device (2)    Circuit control device (3)    Hub housing (6)    Clutches (10,12)    Gear ring (15)
NOVELTY - An iron oxide is reduced by filling container which stores iron oxide with high pressure hydrogen obtaining by-product in liquid state at same time of chemical reaction of iron oxide with high pressure hydrogen and reducing iron oxide in container.    USE - Reduction of iron oxide for hydrogen producing system (claimed) used for fuel cell system of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates water as liquid and reduces size of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen-producing system (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of the hydrogen-producing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen-producing system (1)    High pressure hydrogen tank (2)    Hydrogen station (3)    Piping (4)    Generated water storage container (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the uniform heating boards (3) in a heating container (1). The thin-plate shaped molded object (2) is arranged between adjacent heating boards. The side surface of the object and the heating boards are covered by a shroud (4).    USE - Method for heat-processing thin-plate shaped molded object during manufacture of carbon thin plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of gap between the heating boards and the object can be avoided and the temperature distribution of the object can be made uniform through the shroud and generation of crack in the object during the heating process can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin-plate shaped molded object.    Heating container (1)    Thin-plate shaped molded object (2)    Uniform heating boards (3)    Shroud (4)    Packing material (5)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to a nanosized catalyst for direct electrooxidation of boron hydrides of alkali metals. The invention describes a nanosized catalyst for direct electrooxidation of boron hydrides of alkali metals in an alkaline medium containing Ni, Ru, F in form of an alloy on a carbon porous support. Atomic ratio of the components of the alloy Ni:Ru:F=(8-12): 1:(1 -5). The alloy is in form of nanoparticles.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Readily available and cheap non-platinum electrocatalyst which is increases the competitive edge of boron hydride fuel cells as energy sources for stationary and mobile use is obtained. 5 cl, 1 ex, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - The battery has a female connector (1) fastened to a housing (5) and electrically connected with a battery electrode in the housing. The female connector has a connection area (2) lying outside the housing. A trailing surface (9) is formed for removal of fluid and provided in a projecting region (4). The trailing surface reaches up to an annular gap (8), which is formed between the connection area and the projecting region. The projecting region has a tooth-like profile that is in contact with a tooth-like external profile (10) of the female connector.    USE - Battery i.e. lead acid battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The trailing surface reaches up to the annular gap, which is formed between the connection area and the projecting region such that humidity is exhausted so as to reduce corrosion of a terminal clamp, thus manufacturing the battery in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of an upper part of a battery housing with a female connector and different versions of a trailing surface.    Female connector (1)    Connection area (2)    Projecting region (4)    Housing (5)    Annular gap (8)    Trailing surface (9)    Tooth-like external profile (10)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a porous structure for a fuel cell (10) comprises: providing a porous structure; and processing the porous structure to selectively produce a non-porous region on the porous structure.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a porous structure for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and efficiently manufactures a porous structure for a fuel cell, and prevents undesirable intermixing of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a fuel cell component comprising: a porous structure having a first porosity and providing multiple surfaces, a portion of at least one of the surfaces providing a non-porous region having a second porosity that is less than the first porosity; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising: a cell stack assembly including a cell having an anode and a cathode, at least one of the anode and cathode including a porous structure providing a flow field, the porous structure having a first porosity and providing multiple surfaces, a portion of at least one of the surfaces providing a non-porous region having a second porosity that is less than the first porosity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Multiple cells (11)    Cell stack assembly (12)    Anode (14)    Electrode assembly (16)    Cathode (18)    Fuel source (20)    Reactant source (22)    Fuel flow field (24)    Reactant flow field (26)    Coolant flow field (30)    Coolant loop (32)    Anode plate (34)    Cathode plate (36)
NOVELTY - A coating unit coats the coating agent on the surface of a base material fixed in a fixing element (2). A linear motor (11) generates driving force parallel to coating direction for moving the coating unit to preset coating direction parallel to the surface of base material. The air bearings (14-17) assist movement of coating unit in coating direction by driving force of linear motor by holding the coating unit in leviation state towards the leviation direction parallel to the normal line direction of surface of the base material.    USE - Apparatus for coating the coating agent on surface of flat base material for lithium ion battery, solar cell, fuel cell and LCD device.    ADVANTAGE - The agent coating thickness can be controlled reliably. The replacement cost of the coating apparatus can be reduced. The durability of the coating apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the coating apparatus.    Fixing element (2)    Base (3)    Coating knife (10)    Linear motor (11)    Air bearings (14-17)
NOVELTY - A liquid feeding system (100) has cooling/pressure reducing unit (102) to cool and/or reduce pressure of liquid fuel, pump (105), and gas-liquid separation unit (103). The pump supplies the cooled and/or pressure-reduced liquid fuel, to gas-liquid separation unit. The liquid fuel is desulfurized at high temperature and/or high pressure. The cooling/pressure reducing unit and gas-liquid separation unit are provided in upstream of pump. The gas-liquid separation unit has tank (104) in which gas-liquid separation of liquid fuel is carried out.    USE - Liquid feeding system is used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid feeding system efficiently supplies liquid fuel to fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Liquid feeding system (100)    Cooling/pressure reducing unit (102)    Gas-liquid separation unit (103)    Tank (104)    Pump (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a determination circuit that determines whether the battery is in abnormal condition, based on the log of output voltage of the battery stored in a memory circuit. A reset selection circuit (13) prohibits usage of battery, during fall in the output voltage of the battery. The abnormal condition of the battery is determined, when the output voltage of the battery lies below a threshold value. Reusage of the battery is performed, by supplying output voltage of the battery for second time.    USE - Navigation apparatus for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnitude of internal resistance can be ascertained correctly, by measuring the output current of the battery. The unauthenticated usage of the vehicle can be prevented, by stopping the navigation function, even during fall in the output voltage of the battery. The usage convenience of the vehicle can be improved, even if the user forgets the password.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the navigation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Present location detection unit (10)    Map information processing unit (11)    Route search unit (12)    Reset selection circuit (13)    Operational amplifier (22)
NOVELTY - A battery mounting structure includes an anode connecting terminal (67) and a cathode connecting terminal (68) paired together and located on each of vehicle right or left side to couple each single module (37T) of a battery module (37). Preferably, a voltage and temperature monitoring substrate (64) is mounted directly underneath the connecting terminal pair. A communication connector (75) is located between the substrate and the terminal pair.    USE - Battery mounting structure for electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - By locating anode and cathode connecting terminals on vehicle right or left side instead of along vehicle advancing direction, influence of external force as well as back-and-front vibration on terminals is minimal. Center of gravity of battery module can be lowered, economizing placement space for module and making module maintenance simple. Electrical connection between single modules is reliably ensured by recess and projection type connection structure. Using flexible mesh line to connect single modules enables mesh line to compensate for change in relative distance between modules as these receive vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (37)    Single module (37T)    Voltage and temperature monitoring substrate (64)    Anode connecting terminal (67)    Cathode connecting terminal (68)    Communication connector (75)
NOVELTY - The gas recovery apparatus (10) has a heat exchanger (11) which pre-cools the waste gas containing carbon dioxide using liquefied natural gas, and supplies to a heat exchanger (12). A fuel tank supplies liquid-hydrocarbon mixture to heat-exchanger (12) which vaporizes the mixture. The heat-exchanger (12) liquefies the carbon dioxide gas in waste gas, and discharges waste gas of gas-liquid mixed state to gas-liquid separator (13). The liquefaction carbon dioxide and gas components are separated by the separator.    USE - Carbon dioxide gas recovery apparatus for fuel cell installation of thermal power station (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas can be cooled efficiently and the high density carbon dioxide gas can be recovered without the requirement of vacuum pumps. Hence the manufacturing cost and energy cost of carbon dioxide gas recovery apparatus are reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification unit boils the hydrocarbon gas mixture and generates hydrogen. A heating chamber supplies heat required for steam reforming to the modification unit. The hydrogen separated from liquid hydrocarbon gas mixture is supplied to the anode of the fuel cell, and the carbon dioxide and oxygen are supplied to cathode of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of carbon dioxide gas recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon dioxide gas recovery apparatus (10)    Heat exchangers (11,12)    Gas-liquid separator (13)    Expansion valve (14)
NOVELTY - The waste heat utilizing apparatus has a torque sensor (42) which detects the output of an expander (20) of a Rankine-cycle circuit (6); and an ECU (40), which controls full force for the detected output of the expander to suppress the output of an internal combustion engine.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus for an internal combustion engine mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Long-term variation of the output of Rankine-cycle circuit is reliably compensated, even if external temperature changes with seasonal changes and condensing pressure of working fluid varies. Output of an expander is detected accurately with sufficient precision and full force is controllable without depending on a seasonal change since the output-shaft torque of expander is directly detected by a torque sensor. Discomfort of passenger of a vehicle is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the waste heat utilizing apparatus of the internal combustion engine.    Cooling water circuit (4)    Rankine-cycle circuit (6)    Expander (20)    ECU (40)    Torque sensor (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has control apparatus (12) for controlling scavenging-air process and power supply unit for supplying power to control apparatus. The control apparatus and power supply unit are connected together through switch (24). The thermistor and power supply unit are connected together through thermistor connection circuit (28). The resistance value of thermistor is changed according to ambient temperature. The switch is turned to ON state by switch control circuit (18) when ambient temperature is below the start temperature of scavenging air process.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus can be started at any number of times according to ON state of switch. Thus power can be saved reliably and significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Control apparatus (12)    Switch control circuit (18)    Switch (24)    Thermistor connection circuit (28)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has an evaporator (31) to heat a medium by the exhaust heat of an internal combustion engine (10). An expander (34) produces rotational energy with the heated-up medium, and a condenser (35) cools the heated-up medium. A storage portion (32) temporarily stores the medium heated up with the evaporator. An outlet valve (33) controls the distribution of medium stored in the storage portion to the expander.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system e.g. Rankine-cycle system for reviving exhaust heat of internal combustion engine (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The medium can be heated up effectively even when the load of internal combustion engine is low and the efficiency of exhaust heat regeneration is low. Since the expander generates rotational energy with the heated medium, the exhaust heat can be revived efficiently as electrical energy without wasting the heat energy collected at the time of low load, and the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the Rankine-cycle system.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Exhaust heat regeneration system (30)    Evaporator (31)    Storage portion (32)    Outlet valve (33)    Expander (34)    Condenser (35)
NOVELTY - A high-concentration hydrogen sensor consists of a sensing electrode (14), a reference electrode (16), and an electrolyte (12). A raw material in which a hydrogen molecule does not dissociate into atomic hydrogen spontaneously on the surface of the electrodes in standard condition is used for the electrodes. The sensor detects hydrogen gas based on an electromotive force produced in the electrodes when, by activation, a hydrogen molecule is dissociated.    USE - Sensor is used for detecting hydrogen concentration of hydrogen-electrode side cell of hydrogen fuel battery, for evaluating operation condition and fuel efficiency of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-concentration hydrogen sensor consists of a sensing electrode, a reference electrode (metal hydride), and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes. A raw material in which a hydrogen molecule does not dissociate into atomic hydrogen spontaneously on the surface of the electrodes in standard condition is used for the electrodes. The sensor detects hydrogen gas based on an electromotive force produced in the electrodes when, by activation, a hydrogen molecule is dissociated on the surface of the sensing electrode by maintaining the sensing electrode at a temperature higher than standard condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high-concentration hydrogen sensor.    Insulated substrate (10)    Electrolyte (12)    Sensing electrode (14)    Reference electrode (16)    Heater (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electronic control unit (ECU) to compute estimated value of the ambient temperature of fuel cell based on temperature of fuel cell during start-up control of vehicle, and electric power generation amount of fuel cell after start-up control of vehicle. The ECU compares estimated value of ambient temperature of fuel cell and battery temperature. The ECU rotationally drives the fan when battery temperature is lower than estimated value of ambient temperature of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery can be warmed-up irrespective of long and short stop periods of vehicle by using the waste heat of the fuel cell during the start-up of vehicle, while consumption of excess power for driving fan can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling warming-up of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has an electrode element (13) comprising an electrode sheet group (12) that comprises positive and negative electrode sheets (15,16). The positive and negative electrode sheets have negative and positive electrode collectors (20,21) and negative and positive electrode compound material layers (22,23) respectively. The electrode sheet group is arranged in zig-zag manner. A lithium pole (24) comprising a metallic lithium foil (25) is provided at the outermost section of electrode element.    USE - Electrical storage device for e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured electrical storage device can be manufactured easily at low cost, while improving the production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode sheet group (12)    Electrode element (13)    Positive and negative electrode sheets (15,16)    Negative and positive electrode collectors (20,21)    Negative and positive electrode compound material layers (22,23)    Lithium pole (24)    Metallic lithium foil (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming laminated electrode accommodating unit (2s) inside laminated exterior casing (2). The electric field liquid is injected into laminated electrode accommodating unit. The periphery of laminated exterior casing in which electric-field liquid is injected, is heat-sealed. The distortion absorption element (20) that adsorbs uneven shape of laminated electrode accommodating unit, is formed inside the laminated exterior casing prior to formation of laminated electrode accommodating unit.    USE - Method for manufacturing sheet-like lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), road leveler, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The distortion occurrence in the shape of laminated electrode accommodating unit can be prevented by providing distortion adsorption element, such that the quality of the sheet-like lithium ion secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet-like secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated exterior casing with distortion adsorption element.    Laminated exterior casing (2)    Laminated electrode accommodating unit (2s)    Outer surface of exterior casing (2su)    Heat-seal portion (4)    Distortion absorption element (20)
NOVELTY - Electrochemically removing hydrogen from a hydrogen-containing reaction mixture using a gas-tight membrane electrode assembly containing at least one selectively proton-conducting membrane and at least one electrode catalyst on each side of the membrane, comprises oxidizing at least part of hydrogen contained on the anode catalyst to form protons on the retentate side of the membrane, where: the protons, after passing the membrane and on the permeate side on the cathode catalyst is (i) reduced to hydrogen and/or (ii) reacted with oxygen to form water.    USE - The removed hydrogen is useful for producing energy, preferably in a combustion chamber or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively removes hydrogen from the reaction mixture without consuming high equipment costs and energy, hence economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemically removing hydrogen from a hydrogen-containing reaction mixture using a gas-tight membrane electrode assembly containing at least one selectively proton-conducting membrane and at least one electrode catalyst on each side of the membrane, comprises oxidizing at least part of hydrogen contained on the anode catalyst to form protons on the retentate side of the membrane, where: the protons, after passing the membrane and on the permeate side on the cathode catalyst is (i) reduced to hydrogen and/or (ii) reacted with oxygen to form water; and the oxygen coming from an oxygen-containing flow is contacted with the permeate side of the membrane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a reactor comprising at least a reaction zone and at least a gas-tight membrane electrode assembly, where the reaction zone has an electrode catalyst on a retentate side of the selectively proton-conducting membrane and on each side of the membrane.
NOVELTY - A cooling water pump (20) is arranged to circulate cooling water through circulation path (14) to heat generating structures (1-3), until the water level of chamber (13) reaches upper limit water level. The direction of pump is reversed and water level is reduced, when water level reaches upper limit water level. A valve (25) is arranged between recirculation paths (17) connected to chamber. The pump is operated normally, when water level reaches minimum level so that temperature of liquid phase refrigerant reaches target temperature and pressure of chamber is reduced.    USE - Ebullient cooling apparatus for cooling heat generating structure such as motor generator, inverter and battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of liquid phase refrigerant in refrigerant path reaches target temperature, and pressure of chamber is reduced, the temperature of the heat generating structures can be controlled effectively, and the heat generating structures can be cooled efficiently in a predetermined temperature range. The production cost of the ebullient cooling apparatus can be reduced reliably by simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ebullient cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat generating structures (1-3)    Pressure regulation chamber (13)    Cooling water circulation path (14)    Top recirculation path (17)    Cooling water pump (20)    Non-return valve (25)
NOVELTY - A box-shaped case accommodates the battery pack (2), and has opening portion. A sheet-like cover (4) is provided to cover the opening portion of case. A packing portion (5) is provided to seal case by fixing cover to outer peripheral portion of case.    USE - Case structure of high power object e.g. battery pack of electrical vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, engine vehicle and inverter.    ADVANTAGE - The opening portion of the case can be covered by the cover and the inside of the case can be sealed without using sealing element, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the case structure of high powered object.    Battery pack (2)    Service plug unit (3)    Cover (4)    Packing portion (5)    Side wall (8)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a positive electrode (5), a negative electrode (3) comprising lithium fluoride-containing layer on the surface of lithium titanate particles, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The ratio of intensity of primary peak appearing in 680-687 eV and intensity of secondary peak appearing in 280-290 eV of negative electrode is 3.2-6, measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectrum using Al-K alpha -ray as excitation X-ray source in half charging state.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for vehicles and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has high output and excellent storage characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode (5)    Rectangular cover material (12)    Gasket (21)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a battery case (36) with an intake pipe that performs intake operation. A discharge pipe (52) performs exhaustion from the battery case. A projection portion (53) is formed to contact the lower portion of battery module at the bottom wall (36t) of the battery case.    USE - Mounting structure of battery mounted in electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle e.g. scooter.    ADVANTAGE - External air can be induced effectively into the clearance gap and the gas emitted from the cell can be discharged efficiently while improving the cooling effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mounting structure.    Battery case (36)    Bottom wall (36t)    Discharge pipe (52)    Projection portion (53)    Single cell (54)
NOVELTY - The system images the spatial distribution of measuring object nuclide in an electrolyte of an electrochemical cell structure. The electrochemical cell structure is arranged with a filter that blocks the signal to noise ratio of frequency band including the frequency of the measuring object nuclide.    USE - System for analyzing electrochemical cell (claimed) used in lithium ion battery of mobile telephone, laptop computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise can be prevented and the spatial distribution can be analyzed efficiently in real time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell; and    (2) method for analyzing electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cell set. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Radio frequency coil (130)    Sample tube (162)    Spacer (168,172)    Battery chamber (170)    Screws (176,178)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating intermittently the active material mixture slurry (2) using die-coater (10), to collector (11) in vicinity of nozzle (14) of die-coater. The pressure applied to active material mixture slurry in nozzle is made into predetermined constant pressure except at the time of start of coating, while making a decompression chamber (20) into pressure reduction state. The pressure at the time of start of coating is controlled to be a high pressure of 140% rather than the constant pressure.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of strip-shaped collector located in the vicinity of nozzle of die-coater cannot be exposed, and the linearity of coating pattern at the time of coating start can be made favorable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the die-coater.    Active material mixture slurry (2)    Die-coater (10)    Collector (11)    Nozzle (14)    Decompression chamber (20)
NOVELTY - The terminal block (55) has three-phase electrically conductive components (58U-58W) with terminals (57U-57W) connected to inverter and terminals (56U-56W) connected to three phase alternating current motor. An annular magnetic core (60) is arranged so as to surround outer periphery edges of conductive components. An insulation component (59) covers the magnetic core and conductive components.    USE - Terminal block for inverter case (claimed) for motor unit mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction of terminal block can be achieved by mutual proximal arrangement of three-phase electrically conductive components since the magnetic core is not positioned in each gap formed between electrically conductive components. Heat resistance performance of the terminal block can be improved since the heat generated during motor drive is absorbed. Temperature increase of magnetic core can be suppressed efficiently by absorbing the heat. Manufacturing cost can be reduced since less number of components is required, and production efficiency of terminal block can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inverter case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the terminal block.    Terminal block (55)    Terminals (56U-56W,57U-57W)    Three-phase electrically conductive components (58U-58W)    Insulation component (59)    Annular magnetic core (60)
NOVELTY - Several electrical double layer capacitors (10) are arranged in two rows in electrical storage apparatus (1). An inlet port (20a) is arranged to perform temperature control of electrical double layer capacitors. The electrical double layer capacitors are accommodated in a casing (20) and are separated from the inlet port. The electrical double layer capacitors are arranged in casing so that the space of each row of electrical double layer capacitors and opposing surfaces (21a,21b) of casing is set narrower towards inlet port.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery mounted in electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space of each row of electrical double layer capacitors and opposing surfaces of casing is set narrower towards inlet port such that the air from inlet port is directly contacted to electrical double layer capacitors by inclining row of electrical double layer capacitors and variation in temperature of electrical double layer capacitors is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Casing (20)    Inlet port (20a)    Opposing surfaces (21a,21b)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltage or electric current between electrodes of several cells (110a-110e) other than reference battery (110s). The presence or absence of internal short circuit of cells other than reference battery is inspected corresponding to measured voltage or electric current between electrodes of several cells.    USE - Method for inspecting internal short circuit of battery such as manganese dry battery, alkaline dry battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, communication apparatus and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of internal short circuit of cells can be inspected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the inspection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (110a-110e)    Reference battery (110s)    Lead wire (301)    Switch (SW1)    Voltmeter (VM1)
NOVELTY - A master side buck-boost converter is connected to master battery and inverter. A high voltage-type smoothing capacitor is connected to a high-voltage system. The switching control of slave-side buck boost converter is performed so that slave battery is charged with normal frequency of transistor when state of charge (SOC) amount of slave battery is higher than reference value, and voltage of high-voltage system is high. The slave battery is charged with frequency higher than normal frequency of transistor when SOC amount of slave battery is below reference value.    USE - Power supply device for motor drive device used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power charged by high voltage-type smoothing capacitor is discharged to the slave side buck-boost converter, so that generation of overvoltage in the high voltage system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a laminated structure that includes positive and negative electrodes stacked through separator. The negative electrode (31) is provided with collector (33) whose single surface side is coated with negative electrode material (32). A sticking portion (38) is arranged in non-coated surface of the collector and is extended parallel to tab (34) at the side of negative electrode for adhering a lithium element (39).    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for electronic device e.g. computer, load leveling apparatus such as photovoltaic power generation apparatus and wind-powered electricity generation apparatus, electrical storage system of electric vehicle and energy regeneration apparatus of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sticking portion is arranged in non-coated surface of collector in negative electrode and extended parallel to tab for adhering lithium element, the negative electrode material can be coated rapidly and precipitation of the lithium element can be prevented reliably. Hence, performance of the capacitor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view and top view of negative electrode.    Negative electrode (31)    Negative electrode material (32)    Collector (33)    Tab (34)    Sticking portion (38)    Lithium element (39)
NOVELTY - The vehicle system has motors (121, 122) connected to battery (14) via inverter, for driving the front wheel (111) and rear wheel (112). The retarding torque is obtained based on the electric power generation efficiency and power running efficiency of the motors, at the time of vehicle damping request generation. A control unit (13) calculates and indicates the regeneration torque and power running torque of motors, so that the difference between the electric power consumed by the motors is within preset range.    USE - Vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electric power regenerated and consumed by the motors can be controlled efficiently, irrespective of the state of the running path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (13)    Battery (14)    Front wheel (111)    Rear wheel (112)    Motors (121,122)
NOVELTY - A thermal insulation element (60) heat conducts from reactor (42) to capacitor (30,32) through heat conductive insulation element (58). An integration connection unit (62) integrates the heat conductive insulation element by the side of capacitor and heat conductive insulation element by the side of reactor on both sides of thermal-insulation element. The connection unit positions bus-bar (44) which electrically connects the capacitor and reactor.    USE - Electric power converter for supplying electric power to drive motor mounted in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal insulation element is positioned to conduct heat from capacitor, the capacitor is not influenced by heat even if capacitor and reactor are made to adjoin. Hence the power converter of small size is achieved. The generation of noise is suppressed and connection path does not affect capacitor. The connection path can be cooled effectively using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front explanatory drawing of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitors (30,32)    Reactor (42)    Bus-bar (44)    Heat conductive insulation element (58)    Thermal insulation element (60)    Integration connection unit (62)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode unit accommodation unit (33) and lithium pole accommodation unit (34) that are alternately formed in a bag-like separator (17), for accommodating electrode unit (12) and lithium pole (16), respectively. The ends (37) of width direction of separator are closed by the electrode element (13) in folded state.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in magnesium ion secondary battery and hybrid capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - As the diffusion of microparticles into the electrical storage device is prevented, the occurrence of corrosion of cladding material and short circuit in the device is prevented, so that quality and safety during usage of the device are improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode unit, lithium pole and assembly structure of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode unit (12)    Electrode element (13)    Lithium pole (16)    Bag-like separator (17)    Electrode element accommodation unit (33)    Lithium pole accommodation unit (34)    Ends of separator (37)
NOVELTY - The module (1A) has storage cases (3A,3B) for accommodating battery cells (2A-2G) so as to form assembled batteries (10A,10B). An inlet port (10c1) and discharge port (10e2) are provided in storage cases. The heat transfer elements (40,41) for transmitting heat generated in electrical devices (31,32), are provided in storage case. The angular portion of battery cells (2A,2B) by the side of discharge port is pinched with contact portion of heat transfer elements.    USE - Assembled battery module for vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of whole assembled battery module can be equalized. The operability of module can be improved. The durability of electrical device can be improved. The electrical device can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of assembled battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery module (1A)    Battery cells (2A-2G)    Storage cases (3A,3B)    Assembled batteries (10A,10B)    Inlet port (10c1)    Discharge port (10e2)    Electrical devices (31,32)    Heat transfer elements (40,41)
NOVELTY - The motor drive unit has a lead acid battery (1) that is connected to a capacitor (2) through a direct current input/output terminal. The capacitor is connected in parallel to electric current reversible converter (100). A motor (M) is connected to alternating current output side of inverter (200) which is connected to converter. The distribution rate of charging/discharging electric current of battery and capacitor is set based on temperature of battery. The gate signal of semiconductor switching element of inverter is generated based on set distribution rate.    USE - Motor drive unit for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery can be maintained by charging/discharging current and discharge capacity of the battery can be recovered, hence the utilization efficiency of the energy of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead acid battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    Electric current reversible converter (100)    Inverter (200)    Motor (M)
NOVELTY - A collector (1) has an electroconductive resin layer (2), and an ion blocking layer (3) arranged on surface of resin layer. The ion blocking layer contains ion trapping particles (6) each containing metallic compound (5) on surface of metal-containing particles (4). The ion trapping particles exist continuously towards surface (3a) of ion blocking layer from interface (7) of resin layer and ion blocking layer.    USE - Collector is used for bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ion blocking layer suppresses penetration of ion during charging. The occlusion of ion in collector is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Electroconductive resin layer (2)    Ion-blocking layer (3)    Surface of metal-containing particles (3a)    Metal-containing particles (4)    Metallic compound (5)    Ion trapping particles (6)    Interface (7)
NOVELTY - Glass is an aggregate of solid electrolyte particles containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur. Overlapped peaks of glass at 330-450 cm-1 are separated into components, when Raman spectrum measurement is performed repeatedly. The standard deviation of area ratio of each component is less than 4.    USE - Glass is used for glass ceramics used for lithium cell for apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric powder storage apparatus and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The glass has excellent homogeneity, and enables formation of lithium cell having excellent battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of glass;    (2) glass ceramics; and    (3) lithium cell.
NOVELTY - A lithium battery (1) consists of positive electrode (10) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (11) containing metallic lithium or its alloy as negative electrode active material, separator (12) provided between the electrodes, and organic electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains gamma - beta type manganese dioxide containing boron and magnesium. The organic electrolyte contains aromatic sulfone compound, nonaqueous solvent and lithium salt.    USE - Lithium battery used as power supply for portable electronic device, vehicle-mounted electronic device and memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery has excellent high temperature storage stability. The gas evolution by the oxidative decomposition of nonaqueous solvent is suppressed, and the fall of discharge characteristics and swelling of the battery are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the lithium battery.    Lithium battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Separator (12)    Positive electrode case (13)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises particles of lithium-containing complex oxide having composition (I) containing nickel, cobalt and manganese.    USE - Active material for electrodes of nonaqueous secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, bicycles, mobile telephones and notebook type personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides batteries with high capacity, improved safety even in high-temperature environment, excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics and improved storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material comprises particles of lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: Li1+xMO2 (I), where x is -0.15 to 0.15, and M is group of 3 or more elements chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese. The ratio of nickel, cobalt and manganese is 45-90 mol%, 5-30 mol% and 5-30 mol%, respectively, and the sum total of cobalt and manganese is 10-55 mol%. The average valence of nickel in all the particles is 2.2-3.2 and the valence of nickel in the particle surface is less than the average valence of nickel. The average valence of cobalt in the particles is 2.5-3.2 and the valence of cobalt in the particle surface is less than the average valence of cobalt. The average valence of manganese in all the particles is 3.5-4.2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and sectional view of the nonaqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - The galvanic cell (10) has an electrode stack with a flat separator (4) arranged between a flat anode electrode (2) and a flat cathode electrode (3). An outer contour of the separator has cut-out sections (42a, 42b) arranged at a distance in an interior with respect to the outer contour. The separator has a carrier made of organic material e.g. polymer and polyethylene terephthalate, where the organic material is coated with an inorganic ion conductive material that is a component of oxide, phosphate, sulfate, titanate, silicate and aluminosilicate of zirconium and lithium.    USE - Galvanic cell for a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized for supplying current to a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cut-out sections are arranged at a distance in the interior of the separator with respect to the outer contour, thus reducing installation space of the cut-out sections of the separator, while producing the galvanic cell in a safe manner without damaging components of the battery and surroundings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded side perspective view of an arrangement of electrodes and separators of a galvanic cell.    Flat anode electrode (2)    Flat cathode electrode (3)    Flat separator (4)    Galvanic cell (10)    Cut-out sections (42a, 42b)
NOVELTY - The device has a galvanic cell (1) surrounded by a cell sleeve, and a heat conducting device (8) standing in effective connection with the cell for supplying and/or discharging heat to/from the cell. A cell holding device (2) encloses an inner chamber with a wall (9), where the chamber retains the cell, and the sleeve is in effective connection with the wall. A measuring device (7) i.e. thermocouple, determines temperature at a preset position of the cell. The cell has a separator with a carrier made of organic material e.g. polymer and polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Electric energy storage device e.g. primary battery and secondary battery and/or accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator and nickel metallic hydride accumulator, for supplying current to a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting device stands in effective connection with the galvanic cell for supplying and/or discharging heat to/from the galvanic cell, thus increasing service life of the electric energy storage device in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating an electric energy storage device    (2) a method for manufacturing a cell holding device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an accumulator.    Galvanic cell (1)    Cell holding device (2)    Measuring device (7)    Heat conducting device (8)    Wall (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a charge condition of the electric energy unit, and determining a current position of the vehicle (2), where a range of the vehicle is calculated on the basis of the charge condition of the electrical energy unit. A respective inventory of supply stations is determined.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining a charge condition of the electric energy unit, and determining a current position of the vehicle, and thus ensures a reliable vehicle operating method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a navigation device for a vehicle;    (2) a Vehicle energy control system for controlling a power supply of a vehicle;    (3) a supply station for the supply of vehicles;    (4) a infrastructure for the supply of vehicles; and    (5) a rechargeable and replaceable electric power unit for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a road network with a vehicle.    Road network (1)    Vehicle (2)    Electric motor (6)    Accumulator (8)    Vehicle control device (10)
NOVELTY - A funnel (3) is fixed to the front side of a vehicle and is extended to a plenum tube (2). The plenum tube is attached to funnel and is extended to turbine housing. A turbine (1) is attached to the plenum tube. The air pressure with kinetic energy is generated by moving the vehicle in forward direction and is collected by using the funnel and plenum tube. A generator (5) is attached to the turbine and is driven by the turbine directly or through suitable gearing using kinetic energy.    USE - Turbine activated generator (TAG) installed in electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The air pressure is generated by moving the vehicle in forward direction and is used to charge the vehicle batteries, hence the durability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and back views of the vehicle.    Turbine (1)    Plenum tube (2)    Funnel (3)    Shroud (4)    Generator (5)
NOVELTY - The energy recovery system involves making use of the slipstream to create energy. Rotors are fitted to the vehicle body and are coupled to generators, When the vehicle is in motion, the rotors are rotated by the slipstream. The generators convert this mechanical energy into electricity, which is either stored in the batteries or applied directly to powering the vehicle.    USE - For a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle with the energy recovery system.
NOVELTY - A metal complex is new.    USE - A metal complex used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used for preparation of phosphorescence complex, organic transistor and dye-sensitized solar cell used for preparation of organic electroluminescent element used as organic semiconductor material, and used in catalyst in redox reaction, material of oxidation catalyst of unsaturated compound, hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst, hydrodesulfurization/denitrification catalyst, oxidation-polymerization catalyst of aromatic compound, carbon dioxide reduction catalyst and oxidation reduction catalyst layer of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal complex has outstanding heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal complex of formula (1) or (2) is new.    R1-R16 = H or substituent;    X1, X2 = -O-, -S-, -N(R-A)- or -C(R-B)2-;    R-A, R-B, Y1, Y2 = R1;    M = transition metal or its ion;    L = counter-ion or neutral molecule;    n = greater than or equal to 0;    X3,X4 = -O-, -S-, -N(R-C)- or -C(R-D)2-;    R-C and R-D = R1;    Z1, Z2 = -OR-E or -SR-F; and    R-E,R-F = H or 1-4C alkyl.    Provided that when R1 and R2, R2 and R3, and R3 and R4 combine with each other, a ring may form. When R5 and R6, R6 and R7, R7 and R8, R9 and R10, R10 and R11, R11 and R12, R13 and R14, R14 and R15, and R15 and R16 combine with each other, a ring may form.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a voltage adjustment portion to charge a chargeable and discharge secondary cell (12) with surplus electric power at the time of starting of fuel cell (11), and adjust the output voltage of the fuel cell between the open-circuit voltage (OCV) and the high potential avoiding voltage. A start-time target voltage setting potion sets a start-time target voltage such that an overcharged state of the secondary cell is avoided. A control portion (50) controls the amount of electricity generated at the time of starting of fuel cell so that the start-time target voltage is reached.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the start-time target voltage is set such that overcharged state of the secondary cell is avoided, the degradation of the secondary cell is restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Secondary cell (12)    Control portion (50)    Fuel cell system (100)    Electric vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has purge valve (25) and scavenging air exhaust valve (26) for discharging gas in anode off-gas channel. A drain valve (27) discharges moisture exhausted from anode channel (12), towards anode off-gas channel. An electronic control unit (60) opens the drain valve during closed condition of purge and exhaust valves after anode off-gas channel is filled with gas while stopping power generation operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle such as car. Can also be used in other moving objects such as motor bicycle, train, and vessel and fixed objects.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents freezing condition of purge and exhaust vales, as the accumulated moisture content in the purge valve and exhaust valve is discharged through the drain valve. Hence, the system is operated or started quickly. The failures of purge valve is detected effectively and easily, as the control unit judges and provides warning signal to indicate the failure of valve, when the pressure inside the path is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode channel (12)    Purge valve (25)    Scavenging air exhaust valve (26)    Drain valve (27)    Electronic control unit (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell structure (200) has electrolyte membranes (223,233) which are located between upper electrode (221) and lower electrode (222). The upper and lower electrodes are laid on two opposite sides of the electrode joint portion of electrolyte membrane separately. The adhesive portion is attached onto an inside wall (211) of a frame (210).    USE - Fuel cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - Since the membrane electrode assembly is set on the inside wall of frame without the use of butt joint and fixing elements, simple structure, light weight, high use efficiency, long use lifetime and low cost are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell structure.    Fuel cell structure (200)    Frame (210)    Inside wall (211)    Upper electrode (221)    Lower electrode (222)    Electrolyte membrane (223,233)    Collecting element (270)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an engine starting detection part for detecting a starting of an engine. A determination is made to judge whether the engine is started after temperature of the engine is higher than temperature recorded on a nonvolatile memory. An overwrite control part controls a recording part to overwrite the high temperature acquired by a minimum voltage value obtained by a minimum voltage acquisition part and a temperature acquisition part at the time of an affirmative judgment at the non-volatile memory.    USE - Diagnostic apparatus for a battery (claimed) i.e. lead battery, in a motor vehicle i.e. petrol-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The minimum voltage value at the time of the engine starting in low temperature is excluded from a reference of a battery state diagnosis as the minimum voltage value of a new battery, so that diagnostic precision of the apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a minimum voltage value decision process routine of a battery diagnostic apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A reformer comprises reaction tube (4) provided with catalyst layer with which annular space of outer tube (11) and inner tube is filled, fluid supply part (14a) which supplies fluid required for reforming reaction, heater (18) which is wound around outer side of outer tube of reaction tube and adhesively fixed, insulating material which is filled in space of metallic sheath which accommodated heat-emitting wire, and heat-emitting wire and non-heat-emitting wire which are connected to terminal ends.    USE - A reformer used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reformer can prevent rising of temperature of insulation sealing body of heater, and can attach heater to location where attachment becomes difficult.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer comprises reaction tube (4) provided with catalyst layer with which annular space of outer tube (11) and inner tube is filled, fluid supply part (14a) which supplies fluid required for reforming reaction, heater (18) which is wound around outer side of outer tube of reaction tube and adhesively fixed, insulating material which is filled in space of metallic sheath which accommodated heat-emitting wire, heat-emitting wire and non-heat-emitting wire which are connected to terminal ends, metallic sheath which has opening part at the edge part, and insulation sealing body (28) which is mounted so that part of non-heat-emitting wires might be outside exposed to opening part through hole. The contact fixing of metallic sheath of insulation sealing body vicinity of heater through heat-transfer body at fluid supply part is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows fragmentary sectional view of reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reaction tube (4)    Outer tube (11)    Fluid supply part (14a)    Heater (18)    Insulation sealing body (28)
NOVELTY - The damping apparatus generates damping vibration for damping the vibration of a vibrating body (X). A vibration generator (2) is provided with a vibration transmission shaft (22) and a vibration transmission surface (2222a) for transmitting the damping vibration to the vibrating body. A cover body (1) is comprised so that the vibration generator can be accommodated in the inside. The cover body is provided with an opening (1111) which exposes the vibration transmission surface outside in the state which accommodated the vibration generator inside.    USE - Damping apparatus for motor vehicle and general industrial machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability, safety and operability of the apparatus since the short circuit can be prevented while connecting the coil and the cover terminal using the connector connection. Achieves the facilitation of manufacture or the simplification of the connection since electrically insulating the cover terminal and the cover body is unnecessary. Achieves vibration damping of the vibration body effectively since the damping vibration generated from the vibration generator is reliably transmitted to the vibrating body from the vibration transmission surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the damping apparatus.    Cover body (1)    Vibration generator (2)    Vibration transmission shaft (22)    Opening (1111)    Vibration transmission surface (2222a)    Vibrating body (X)
NOVELTY - The coil has terminals (2,3) operated in two time intervals composed of activated time interval and relaxed time interval. The terminals are activated in electric power using transistors (Q5,Q6) and followed by high impedance state of transistors. The signals are outputted by the terminals when operated in relaxed mode to permit to impose the right polarity of electrical power into the coil.    USE - Coil for electric rotating machine e.g. brushless direct current fan used in e.g. computer, food delivery system installed in restaurant, and battery used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to components arranged on printed circuit board attached to rotor of fan can be avoided and rotation of fan can be controlled efficiently. Since the coil terminals are operated in activated time interval and relaxed time interval, the fan modified into brushless-motor-in-activate-relax-state (BMARS) can be manufactured easily and the need to redesign the rotor and stator can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control circuit used for providing activation and relaxation of brushless motor coil.    Terminals (2,3)    Capacitors (C1-C3)    Diodes (D1-D3)    Transistors (Q5,Q6)    Resistors (R1-R25)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing halogen element(s), platinum and support is reduced using a reducing agent, to obtain support-carrying platinum nanoparticles which do not contain sodium polyacrylate when the raw material and support exist.    USE - Manufacture of platinum nanoparticles used as modifying catalyst, electrode catalyst of fuel cell and catalyst for carbon monoxide reduction reaction, carbon monoxide shift reaction and exhaust-gas purification apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides platinum nanoparticles having polyhedron shape and excellent catalyst performance, in high yield. The sodium polyacrylate with high viscosity existing as a malfunction in the platinum nanoparticles is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for support method of platinum nanoparticles, which has halogen compound (0.05-30 mol with respect to 1 mol of platinum in the raw material).
NOVELTY - The plate has a plate body (10) whose side is provided with multiple fuel flow channels (13). The plate body is provided with two plate units, where one set of flow channels (11) are arranged on a side of one plate unit. Through-holes are arranged on another plate unit. Another set of flow channels (12) are arranged between the former and the latter plate units. Positions close to two ends of the former set of flow channels are communicated with one of the latter flow channels by the through-holes.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is provided with an oxidant flow channel and a cooling air flow channel that are designed into two separate paths. The plate enables draining of water generated during fuel cell electric reaction by the through-hole. The plate guarantees required oxidant supply quantity, thus maintaining moisture of a membrane electrode in the set of flow channels. The plate greatly reduces damage of the membrane electrode, and improves the service life of the membrane electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar plate.    Plate body (10)    Flow channels (11, 12)    Fuel flow channels (13)    Plate wall (14)    Side wall (16)
NOVELTY - The plate has an electrochemical reaction region and a non-electrochemical reaction region connected together. The electrochemical reaction region is made of non-conductive material. A reactant passage is arranged at the non-electrochemical reaction region, and a mounting hole is formed at the non-electrochemical reaction region. A part of the electrochemical reaction region connected to the non-electrochemical reaction region is provided with an annular recessed groove, which houses an annular sealing bar.    USE - Bi-polar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity of the bi-polar plate is optimized. The bi-polar plate reduces loss, and raises work efficiency. The bi-polar plate is easy to produce. The material cost of the bi-polar plate is effectively reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a bi-polar plate.
NOVELTY - The strobe unit has a stepping motor for driving a horizontal guide screw via a shaft coupling. A guide rail controls degree of freedom rotation of a horizontal slider in the horizontal guide screw. The motor, a vertical guide screw and a vertical slider are installed on a horizontal slider main body. The sliders are controlled to move horizontally and vertically. Movable contacts on the vertical slider and stationary contacts arranged on a base seat are in close contact with each other. A stationary contact point is connected with an electrode post of battery units.    USE - Dynamic electromechanical strobe unit for use in an initiative equalizing system of a power battery of a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The strobe unit selects battery monomers to be equalized by horizontal motion of the stepping motor so as to realize reliable contact and separation between the movable and stationary contacts. The strobe unit enables the dynamic equalizing system to reliably select the equalized battery units under vibration environment of the automobile to reduce inner contact resistance of the strobe unit and reduce size of the strobe unit, so that the cost of the strobe unit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a dynamic electromechanical strobe unit.
NOVELTY - The car has a three-wheel wagon box (6) whose bottom is provided with a motor (7), where the motor is electrically connected to a power supply (5). An upper part of the three-wheel wagon box is fixedly connected with a vertical tubular rotating strut (3). A rotatable wind-powered generator (1) is connected on the rotating strut through a bearing. A wind-powered generator is connected with the power supply through a lead (4), where a side of the wind-powered generator is connected with a sheet-shaped guide blade (2).    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The generated electricity charges a battery of the electric motor car during operating condition. The car enables saving energy source, and has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric motor car.    Rotatable wind-powered generator (1)    Sheet-shaped guide blade (2)    Vertical tubular rotating strut (3)    Lead (4)    Power supply (5)    Three-wheel wagon box (6)    Motor (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle housing (1) equipped with wind collecting barrels (3), where each wind collecting barrel is equipped with rudder-free wind power generation devices. Rudder-free wind power generation device comprises an electric generator (4), where a power input shaft of the electric generator is equipped with multiple blades (5) along radial direction. Outer end of each blade is matched with inner wall of the wind collecting barrel, and the electric generator is electrically connected with a battery.    USE - Environment-friendly vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has improved wind energy utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an environment-friendly vehicle.    Vehicle housing (1)    Wind collecting barrels (3)    Electric generator (4)    Blades (5)
NOVELTY - The pressure-variation compatible structure has a storage case (20) that is provided with a pressure regulation vent (22). A tension plate (26) is connected between the inner upper surfaces of the storage case. A fuel cell stack (10) is installed in a mount structure (24) provided at inner lower surface of storage case. The upper portion of an end plate (12) is connected to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Pressure-variation compatible structure mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tension plate is connected between the inner upper surfaces of the storage case. Hence the rapid pressure rise in storage case can be prevented. The deformation of storage case can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the pressure-variation compatible structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    End plate (12)    Storage case (20)    Pressure regulation vent (22)    Mount structure (24)    Tension plate (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas detection apparatus has pipes (42a,42b) connecting a motor room (10) and a tank chamber (20) with a hydrogen sensor (40). A cooling fan (34) sucks the gas in the motor room and the tank chamber through the pipes and guides the gas towards the hydrogen sensor for detecting the leakage of fuel gas. The shut off valves are provided in the pipes. All the shut off valves are switched to open state in the leakage presence or absence detection mode. Each shut off valve is switched to open state in a preset order in the leakage location identification mode.    USE - Fuel gas detection apparatus for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel gas in a number of areas is detected with a single hydrogen sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel gas detection system in the fuel cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor room (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Tank chamber (20)    Cooling fan (34)    Hydrogen sensor (40)    Pipes (42a,42b)
NOVELTY - Carbon particles have carbon hexagonal net surface having anisotropic structure. The edge surface of carbon hexagonal net surface occupies 90% or more of whole surface.    USE - Carbon particles are used for carbon composite material used for electrode of fuel cell and lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon particles have improved dispersibility and surface activation property. The acceleration of chemical reaction is enabled using the carbon particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon particles, which involves heat-processing the raw material in inert gas atmosphere at 350-1000 degrees C using mesophase pitch material (9) under temperature reduction condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of heating furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Superheater (1)    Heater (3)    Nozzle (7)    Mesophase pitch material (9)    Sediment (10)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (52) detects temperature of fuel cell (10), and temperature sensor (51) detects temperature of vehicle interior (Sc). A control apparatus (50) compares detected temperature of fuel cell and detected temperature of vehicle interior during warming-up of high voltage battery (20), and performs warming-up control to maintain high temperature in battery storage space. The control apparatus compares both detected temperature during cooling of battery and performs cooling control to maintain low temperature in battery storage space.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling and warming-up of the battery can be performed efficiently by comparing the temperature of fuel cell and temperature of vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual block diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    High voltage battery (20)    Control apparatus (50)    Temperature sensors (51,52)    Vehicle interior (Sc)
NOVELTY - The electrode active material includes composite particle obtained by mixing heated sulfur particles and electroconductive particle. The heating temperature or the beyond melting point of sulfur particles is less than the boiling point and less than the melting point of electroconductive particles during mixing.    USE - Electrode active material for secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic device such as personal computer mobile phone, etc., and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode active material can be manufactured with sufficient workability. Charge and discharge capacity of battery is improved based on the electrode active material formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a charging and discharging curve of the coin cell of the electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell unit (20F) has electrode plates that are provided with thin cells (10,11). The number of serial connections of electrode plates is same as that of thin cell (10). The thin cells are connected in parallel so that the cell groups (21F) are formed and connected in series with respect to each other.    USE - Cell unit for assembled battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in energy capacity can be increased by connecting the thin films in parallel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell unit.    Thin cells (10,11)    Cell unit (20F)    Cell group (21F)    Case (201)    Spacer (202)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has positive and negative electrode plates (101,103) that consist of positive and negative electrode side collectors (101a,103a) positioned between positive electrode layers (101b,101c) and negative electrode layers (103b,103c) respectively. The negative electrode layers of negative electrode plate (103) are formed with low-density with respect to positive electrode layers of positive electrode plate (101).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted as assembled battery for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the negative electrode layers of negative electrode plate are formed with low-density with respect to positive electrode layers of positive electrode plate, the expansion of electric power generation element accompanying charging/discharging of secondary battery can be tracked so that the pressure by volume expansion of electrode layers can be absorbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Positive and negative electrode plates (101,103)    Positive and negative electrode side collectors (101a,103a)    Positive electrode layers (101b,101c)    Negative electrode layers (103b,103c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a cover (14) that is provided with orifice (10) which lowers/raises noise in low/high frequency regions of gas suction port (11) of gas supply apparatus (4). The orifice is fastened to gas piping (3) through a screw.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of noise from the outer cover of the fuel cell apparatus can be reduced without exerting influence on cost, installation space and electric current capacity and the raise in the power consumption due to increase in suction resistance of gas supply unit can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas piping (3)    Gas supply apparatus (4)    Orifice (10)    Gas suction port (11)    Cover (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a laminated structure (22) of fuel cell (12), whose edge is covered by an insulating sheet (60) along the lamination direction. A convex portion is provided at the edge of the laminated structure and a notch (66) is provided in the insulating sheet corresponding to the position of the convex portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in mobile telephone, portable personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the fuel cell stack can be reduced and predetermined clearance gap can be formed between the inner surfaces of the stack case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Laminated structure (22)    Insulating sheet (60)    Front-end portion (64)    Notch portion (66)
NOVELTY - The lithium cell (200) has negative electrode (10) consisting of lithium as a negative electrode active material, solid electrolyte (20) consisting of lithium nitride, and positive electrode (30) consisting of nitrogen gas as positive electrode active material. The positive electrode is formed of a material having electroconductivity and nitrogen gas permeability.    USE - Lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, camera, timepiece, electric tool, battery for hybrid vehicle, and emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - Positive electrode capacity can be improved by using nitrogen gas as positive electrode active material. Negative and positive electrodes can be separated at the time of short circuit of the electrodes by the use of lithium nitride for the solid electrolyte material. Thus safety of lithium cell can be improved. Since positive electrode is formed with inactive material with respect to lithium nitride, reaction of solid electrolyte and positive electrode can be suppressed. Hence corrosion of positive electrode can be suppressed and reliability can be improved. Since positive electrode is formed of material having electroconductivity and nitrogen gas permeability, electric charge produced by chemical reaction in interface of solid electrolyte and positive electrode can be current-collected reliably and prolonged use of lithium cell can be ensured. The electric charge produced by the cell can be taken-out to outer side of airtight container. Thus the need for accommodating the apparatus which uses a lithium cell in airtight container can be eliminated and versatility of lithium cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium cell.    Negative electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte (20)    Positive electrode (30)    Stainless steel mesh (31)    Lithium cell (200)
NOVELTY - The circuit has snubber capacitor (20) and snubber diode (30) that are connected among poles of main switch (10). A serial connection element (70) which connects diode (50), auxiliary switch (40) and saturable reactor (60) in series, is provided with one end connected to connection point of snubber capacitor and snubber diode, and other end connected to direct current (DC) power supply (1a,1b). The voltage rise rate of output voltage of chopper units is set twice or more with respect to voltage of DC power supply.    USE - Bidirectional voltage raising/falling chopper circuit for power converter used in fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The soft switching of chopper circuit is performed with reduced loss so that overvoltage by reverse restoration and stray capacitance is suppressed. Hence the low loss and highly reliable power converter device is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows circuit diagrams of step-up chopper circuit and step-down chopper circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC power supply (1a,1b)    Main switch (10)    Snubber capacitor (20)    Snubber diode (30)    Auxiliary switch (40)    Diode (50)    Saturable reactor (60)    Serial connection element (70)
NOVELTY - A drive unit (35) has a smoothing capacitor (36) that absorbs the voltage variation by blunting the direct current (DC) voltage delivered and received between high voltage battery (31) and with inverter circuit (350). A circuit unit (100) by which electric charge stored in smoothing capacitor is supplied to lamp (90), is connected with respect to smoothing capacitor at the time of OFF of main switch (110).    USE - Discharge control apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge apparatus can be provided without using special discharge lamp, hence the number of units can be reduced and increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the discharge control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (31)    Drive unit (35)    Smoothing capacitor (36)    Lamp (90)    Circuit unit (100)    Main switch (110)    Inverter circuit (350)
NOVELTY - The package-type fuel cell power generating device (1) has a combustible gas type equipment compartment (3) that accommodates a fuel cell main structure (31) and a modification type apparatus (32). An electric equipment chamber (4) accommodates an orthogonal converter (41) and a control apparatus (42). A ventilation space is provided in lower portion of the electric equipment chamber. The exhaust gas from the combustible gas type equipment compartment and the electric equipment chamber are allowed to flow through the space.    USE - Package-type fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilation space is provided in lower portion of the electric equipment chamber. Hence the leakage of combustible gas can be prevented. The cold-resistant property of package-type fuel cell power generating device can be improved. The need of large number of installation stands can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the package-type fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Combustible gas type equipment compartment (3)    Electric equipment chamber (4)    Fuel cell main structure (31)    Modification type apparatus (32)    Orthogonal converter (41)    Control apparatus (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power generation unit (100) that comprises a discoid conductive bar made of a conductive material. A through-hole (10) is formed in a center part of the discoid conductive bar. A power-transmitting shaft (2) is inserted into the through-hole of the discoid conductive bar and dynamically connected to a drive wheel of an electric vehicle. A cover (3) is provided with a magnet (321) for forming a magnetic field and combined with the conductive bar. The conductive bar is coupled in a rotatable manner to transfer electrical power to the power-transmitting shaft.    USE - Power-generating apparatus for an electric vehicle i.e. train.    ADVANTAGE - The mass producibility of the apparatus can be improved. The apparatus has a simple structure. The apparatus enables efficient driving of the electric vehicle according to the condition of the pathway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power-generating apparatus.    Power-transmitting shaft (2)    Cover (3)    Through-hole (10)    Power generation unit (100)    Magnet (321)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a measuring-and control unit (5) continuously or periodically determining temperatures (T) and/or voltages (V) of cells of a battery (2). An external electric circuit (3) is connected to positive and negative poles of the battery via switches (4) in an electrically conductive manner, so that current flows from one of the poles to other pole via the electric circuit. The control unit controls position of the switches such that the electric circuit is connected to the poles in a conductive manner if preset thermal output and/or preset voltage drop rate exceeds a preset value.    USE - Battery system for use in a vehicle (claimed) for partial supply of electricity. Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, electrical hybrid vehicle, plug-in-hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the position of the switches such that the electric circuit is connected to the poles in a conductive manner if the preset thermal output and/or preset voltage drop rate exceeds a preset value, so that tracking of an internal short-circuit within the battery is reduced, thus reducing absolute unloading time of the battery cells or the battery while reducing absolute maximum temperature at the short-circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cells are designed as lithium-ion-cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a battery system.    Temperatures of battery cells (T)    Voltages of battery cells (V)    Battery system (1)    Battery (2)    External electric circuit (3)    Switches (4)    Measuring- and control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The device (16) has a cylinder liner (7) with an inner wall (12) for controlling a cylinder piston (14) and an outer wall (18) for supporting the cylinder liner in an engine block (2). A thermoelectric generator (17) is arranged such that electrical energy is generated from heat guided from the inner wall towards the outer wall. The generator rests against the outer wall. The outer wall includes a wall section (21), and the generator is arranged at the wall section. The cylinder liner consists of a base material (23) and reinforcement elements (24).    USE - Thermoelectric device for producing electrical energy from heat produced by an internal combustion engine (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator is arranged close to the inner wall of the cylinder liner in a simple manner without auxiliary expenditure, so that the electrical energy is generated from heat guided from the inner wall toward the outer wall with high temperature difference, thus increasing efficiency of the internal combustion engine in a simple manner while reducing space requirement of the combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reinforcement elements are fibers and ceramic particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an internal combustion engine with a thermoelectric device.    Engine block (2)    Cylinder liner (7)    Inner wall (12)    Cylinder piston (14)    Thermoelectric device (16)    Thermoelectric generator (17)    Outer wall (18)    Wall section (21)    Base material (23)    Reinforcement elements (24)
NOVELTY - The integrated multi-measurement device has a gas inlet (23) for supplying gas to a gas diffusion layer sample, and a gas outlet for discharging the gas, where the gas outlet is placed on an upper plate (20). The gas diffusion layer sample is measured according to opening and closing of gas outlet valve.    USE - Integrated multi-measurement device for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated multi-measurement device has a gas inlet for supplying gas to a gas diffusion layer sample, and a gas outlet for discharging the gas, where the gas outlet is placed on an upper plate, and hence ensures reliable and precise operation of integrated multi-measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated multi-measurement device.    Motor (10)    Upper plate (20)    Gas inlet (23)    Control box (60)    Load (70)
NOVELTY - The accommodating portion (23) accommodates electrical storage device element (11) and electrolyte solution corresponding to exterior portion (20) of exterior film (21A). The exterior portion is connected air-tightly at junction portion (22) of exterior film formed at outer peripheral edge portion. The junction portion of the exterior film is fixed to the outer surface of exterior film and end portion of acicular structure (25) is located in non-joined portion (24) other than the junction portion.    USE - Safety mechanism of laminated exterior electrical storage device such as organic electrolyte cell and lithium ion capacitor for use in portable apparatus and electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The end portion of acicular structure is located in non-joined portion other than the junction portion of the exterior film. Hence the need for forming hole at exterior film for discharging gas is avoided reliably. The sufficient air-tightness of laminated electrical storage device can be ensured in normal use state. The pressure exerted at the laminated exterior electrical storage device is reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the safety mechanism of laminated exterior electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device element (11)    Exterior portion (20)    Exterior film (21A)    Junction portion (22)    Accommodating portion (23)    Non-joined portion (24)    Acicular structure (25)
NOVELTY - The engine has an exhaust line (1) with particulate filter (2) to collect exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. The active regenerating units (4,5) generate heat during regeneration period to promote oxidation of the particles retained in the filter. A thermoelectric device (6) located below the filter, produces electricity by Seebeck effect by the conversion of a heat flux between hot exhaust gases flowing in the exhaust line and an cold source.    USE - Internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine for industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Recovering of energy used for regenerating the filter is enabled by thermoelectric device. The electric power generated by the thermoelectric device is used for operation of various vehicle elements, and the generated power is stored in battery. Hence engine efficiency is improved, and fuel consumption is reduced. Damage of selective catalytic reduction device due to increase in temperatures during regeneration of the filter is prevented, as the exhaust gas temperature is reduced by the operation of thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust line of the internal combustion engine.    Exhaust line (1)    Particulate filter (2)    Selective catalytic reduction device (3)    Active regenerating units (4,5)    Thermoelectric device (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a main line (2) through which exhaust gas is flowed. Two thermoelectric devices (3,4) produce electricity by Seebeck effect by conversion of heat flux between cold source and hot exhaust gases flowing in main line. Optimum temperature range and highest admissible temperature of thermoelectric device (4) are lower than that of thermoelectric device (3). A control unit (11) controls flow rate of exhaust gases passing against thermoelectric device (4), to prevent temperature of thermoelectric device (4) to be more than highest admissible temperature.    USE - Energy recovery system for internal combustion engine (claimed) used in automotive vehicle e.g. industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases energy recovery by having several thermoelectric devices provided with different optimum operating temperature ranges. Improves overall efficiency of the energy recovery system and also protects the thermoelectric devices without the need of providing pre-cooler. Prevents the damage provided to the thermoelectric devices by controlling temperature of thermoelectric devices not to be more than highest admissible temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust line of the internal combustion engine arrangement.    Main line (2)    Thermoelectric devices (3,4)    Thermoelectric elements (5)    Inner wall (6)    Outer wall (7)    Control unit (11)
NOVELTY - The cell has a prismatic electrode stack (6) comprising an anode layer (2), a cathode layer (3) and a separator layer (4). The separator layer is arranged between the anode and cathode layers and absorbs an electrolyte. The layers are detachably connected with each other in a connecting region by a detachable connecting device e.g. retaining clip or clamp. The separator layer consists of a carrier material i.e. polyethylene terephthalate, that is coated with inorganic ion-conducting material such as phosphate, sulfate, titanate, silicate, aluminum silicate or zirconium oxide.    USE - Galvanic cell for use in a lithium-ion battery for supplying electrical energy to a motor vehicle with electric drive or hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The layers are detachably connected with each other in a connecting region by the detachable connecting device e.g. retaining clip or clamp, thus reducing or eliminating electrochemical interaction of areas distant from each other, and hence preventing increase of temperature or an uncontrolled release of stored energy, and hence preventing endangerment of environment. The galvanic cell is hence safely designed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a galvanic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode stack.    Anode layer (2)    Cathode layer (3)    Separator layer (4)    Prismatic electrode stack (6)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an encapsulant (3) that includes a corrugated portion corresponding to a corrugated shape (11) of a reflector (5). The encapsulant is fixed to the reflector and a solar cell (4). The surface of the encapsulant fixed to the reflector and the surface of the encapsulant fixed to the solar cell is provided with other corrugated portion which has a smaller protrusion than a protrusion of the specific corrugated portion.    USE - Solar cell module installed on roof of house or automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The long-term reliability of the solar cell can be maintained and the losses in the power generation efficiency over a long period of time can be reduced since the encapsulant fixed to the reflector and the solar cell is provided with other corrugated portion which has a smaller protrusion than a protrusion of the specific corrugated portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Encapsulant (3)    Solar cell (4)    Reflector (5)    Corrugated shape (11)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (FC) relay that turns ON and OFF electrical connection between fuel cell and shared electrical path. A control unit with start unit starts fuel cell by raising voltage of fuel cell from a starting voltage to operation voltage that is lower than open-circuit voltage. An electrical leakage determination unit determines electrical leakage after predetermined time elapses, when relay is closed while voltage difference between voltage of fuel cell and voltage supplied from voltage converter to load is greater than preset threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system of electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system restrains false determination regarding electrical leakage without impairing durability when fuel cell starts operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation performed when fuel cell system starts.    Charging secondary side capacitor (S102)    Pressurizing hydrogen system (S104)    Detecting FC voltage (S106)    Closing FC relays (S108)    Starting air compressor (S109)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has insulating auxiliary sheets (4) positioned from long sides on a face on which the sheet-like positive and negative electrode terminals (8,9) in square-shaped battery can (1) are positioned, so that the group (G) of positive and negative electrodes (2,3) are held between the sheets. The holders (5) being in contact with the portions of battery can, and having the same dimensional width as the internal dimension of battery can in the direction of short side on the face, are positioned from the short sides so as to hold the group of electrodes.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. laminated or winding-type lithium ion battery of electrical storage system for electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The edge portion of the electrodes in the electrode group are prevented from being deformed along the roundness of the corner portion of the square-shaped battery can even when a continuous vibration is added to the battery can, so that the failure of electrodes is reduced, and the performance of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage system; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of square-shaped battery can of secondary battery (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Square-shaped battery can (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Insulating auxiliary sheet (4)    Holder (5)    Positive electrode terminal (8)    Negative electrode terminal (9)    Secondary battery (101)    Electrode group (G)
NOVELTY - An electrode group has sheet-like positive and negative electrode (2,3) layers connected to positive and negative electrode terminals of square battery can (1) deposited with separators (7). Pair of insulation assistance sheets (8) is provided with width larger than that of electrode group in lengthwise direction of surface of can. The insulation assistant sheets are provided with thickness capable of plugging the round portion of can. The insulation assistance sheets are positioned at positions which oppose both sides of electrode group from lengthwise direction side.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. laminated type lithium ion secondary battery and winding type lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and electrical storage system (both claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle e.g. bicycle, hybrid vehicle, lift and electrical appliance such as TV and air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Since the deformation of sheet electrode along the round portion of the can is prevented when continuous vibration is added to the can, failure of the electrical storage system is prevented. Thus the performance of the electrical storage system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric vehicle; and    (2) electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Square battery can (1)    Sheet-like positive electrode (2)    Sheet-like negative electrode (3)    Separator (7)    Insulation assistance sheet (8)
NOVELTY - A drainage accelerating element (30) made of a porous material is provided to communicate with downstream end gas flow path (T2) of gas flow path forming portion (22) and communicate with downstream end of continuous pore of porous layer. Generated water absorbed into porous layer by capillary action from gas flow path, is absorbed into drainage accelerating element. The water in drainage accelerating element is drained into outlet channel by flow pressure of oxidation off-gas flowing in continuous pore of drainage accelerating element.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining of generated water in gas flow path on cathode side can be prevented and a drop in power generation due to insufficient supply of oxidation gas to electrode structure can be prevented. Hence, the electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electric power generation cell.    Fuel cell stack (11)    Gas flow path forming portion (22)    Communication path (29)    Drainage accelerating element (30)    Gas flow path (T2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (11) has a water flow path (28) that is formed between flat plate material (25) of gas flow path forming material (22) and separator (24). A communicating hole (29) is used to connect water and gas flow path. The depth of water-flow path is set more shallowly than the depth of the gas flow path (T2). The water flow path sucks water by capillary action through communicating hole and discharges the water which flows downstream by a pressure of oxidation gas.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The erosion of the electrode catalyst layer on the cathode side can be prevented and durability of gas flow path on the cathode side can be improved. Thus preventing drop in power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows longitudinal cross-sectional views of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (11)    Gas flow path forming material (22)    Separator (24)    Flat plate material (25)    Water flow path (28)    Communicating hole (29)    Gas flow path (T2)
NOVELTY - The battery has several insulating auxiliary sheets (8) each having a portion having the same width with the electrode groups in the longitudinal direction of a surface of square-shaped battery can (1), and a portions having wider width than the electrode group in the longitudinal direction. The sheets are arranged with the center of the wider width portion being on the same perpendicular line as the center of the same width portions in the longitudinal direction, and mutually connected by a fixing tape (9) in the same width portion.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of electrical storage system for electric vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in power supply for residence, and power station.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the sheet-like positive and negative electrodes of the electrode group along the corner portion of the square-shaped battery can is prevented when continuous vibration is added to the battery can.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric vehicle; and    (2) electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of square-shaped battery can, an explanatory view illustrating the positional relationship between sheet-like positive and negative electrodes, and insulating auxiliary sheet, and a schematic view of insulating auxiliary sheet.    Square-shaped battery can (1)    Sheet-like positive electrode (2)    Sheet-like negative electrode (3)    Insulating auxiliary sheet (8)    Fixing tape (9)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has battery block (10) comprising several battery cells (1). A voltage detecting circuit (20) has flexible printed circuit board that detects the voltage between terminals of each battery cell. A voltage detecting line that connects the positive electrode terminal or negative electrode terminal of battery cell with voltage detecting circuit is integrally formed with a substrate comprising flexible material.    USE - Battery module of battery system used in electric vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The complexity of wiring of voltage detection line and battery cell is reduced by integrally forming voltage detecting line with substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Battery block (10)    Voltage detection circuit (20)    Bus-bar (40)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - A water channel (28) is formed between a flat plate (25) of the gas channel-forming portion (22) and a separator (24). The depth of the water channel is set to be smaller than the depth of a gas channel (T2) of the gas channel-forming portion. The generated water is guided from the gas channel of the gas channel-forming portion to the water channel through a communicating hole (29) by capillary action. The generated water in the water channel is flowed to the downstream side of the water channel by the pressure of an oxidizing gas.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The erosion of the electrode catalyst layer on the cathode side can be prevented and the durability of the gas channel-forming portion on the anode side can be improved. The decrease in power generation output from the fuel cell is prevented. The fuel gas is appropriately supplied to the electrode catalyst layer, so that the generation of fuel lack is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Gas channel-forming portion (22)    Separator (24)    Flat plate (25)    Water channel (28)    Communicating hole (29)    Gas channel (T2)
NOVELTY - A power running/regeneration estimation unit estimates operation pattern containing variation point of power running/regeneration state of motor based on rotational speed and torque of motor, DC current supplied to inverter, or control-lever information and operation pattern information. A capacitor target voltage calculating unit controls output command value of DC/DC converter so that output is lowered gradually in case of power running and is gradually increased about target voltage of capacitor based on estimated operation pattern.    USE - Construction machine/commercial vehicle e.g. hybrid type hydraulic shovel, forklift truck, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative efficiency is recovered with high efficiency and voltage capacitance of battery is optimally controlled. Hence the size reduction of power source system is achieved and utilization efficiency of power source system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating change of target voltage of capacitor in turning operation of turning motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The pressure vessel has grid layer containing several grid lines (21a-21c) formed in circumference of container. A strip-shaped raw material overlaps by turns and intersects with the grid layer.    USE - Structure of pressure vessel used for storing hydrogen gas, natural gas, oxygen gas, etc., for fuel cell electric vehicle, compressed-natural-gas powered motor vehicle, and other moving objects.    ADVANTAGE - The bursting pressure level of the pressure vessel can be improved, and the damage of the vessel effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pressure vessel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the grid layer of the pressure vessel.    Grid lines (21a-21c)    Intersection regions (211-213)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has vehicle casing (1) having a fuel cell stack (18) that is accommodated in a fuel cell case (16) provided with a gas permeable film (22) formed below a floor panel (12). An inspection port (24) is provided in the floor panel for inspecting the fuel cell case in which the fuel cell stack is accommodated.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell case provided with gas permeable film can be easily inspected through the inspection port provided in the floor panel. The permeation of rain water with respect to the fuel cell stack can be prevented so as to prevent the electric shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the vehicle provided with fuel cell.    Vehicle casing (1)    Floor panel (12)    Fuel cell case (16)    Fuel cell stack (18)    Gas permeable film (22)    Inspection port (24)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a flywheel (13) accumulating a drive shaft (4) that connects an engine (2) and a driving wheel (3). A motor (11) is provided for generating rotational energy. A power distribution mechanism (14) is connected with the drive shaft, the flywheel and the motor to synthesize motive power. A control part (21) controls the operation of the motor, and performs storage control for storing rotational energy in the flywheel via the power distribution mechanism. Another motor (12) is provided in the drive shaft. A brake part (7) is provided for braking of the driving wheel.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part control operation of the motor and performing the storage control for storing rotational energy in the flywheel via the power distribution mechanism without utilizing a high voltage battery, so that the rotational energy stored in the flywheel can be effectively utilized at the time of starting of the vehicle. The vehicle is provided with a ring gear that can be rotated at higher speed, so that size of the flywheel can be reduced while maximizing energy storage amount of the flywheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle including a drive system and a control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Engine (2)    Driving wheel (3)    Drive shaft (4)    Brake part (7)    Motors (11, 12)    Flywheel (13)    Power distribution mechanism (14)    Control part (21)
NOVELTY - Contact degree of catalyst-supported carbon powder and hydrogen ion-conductive polymer electrolyte in catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is measured, and catalyst layer is evaluated. The catalyst layer is obtained using catalyst ink containing catalyst-supported carbon powder and hydrogen ion-conductive polymer electrolyte. The hydrogen ion-conductive polymer electrolyte is in solvated state in catalyst ink.    USE - Evaluation of catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently evaluates the catalyst layer having excellent electric power generation performance.
NOVELTY - The device has a floating plate mounted with a male contact of a blind-mate connector, where the male contact is connected to a corresponding circuit of a car body by a flexible cable. The floating plate is connected to the car body by an elastic element, and a limiting device is arranged between the floating plate and the car body. A locating device is mounted between the floating plate and a power battery box of an electric motor car. A female contact of the blind-mate connector is mounted on the power battery box of the electric motor car.    USE - Vibration isolation device for a blind-mate connector of a power battery box of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device eliminates opposite vibration effect of the power battery box and the car body, increases anti-vibrating capability of the connector, and prolongs service life and reliability of the connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a vibration isolation device.
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple battery mounting members (2) provided with multiple battery mounting holes (3). Two ends of a battery (1) are blocked in the battery mounting holes of the battery mounting member. A connecting mechanism is arranged around the battery mounting member. The battery mounting members are connected with each other by the connecting mechanism. A side face of the battery mounting member is provided with a dovetail groove and a dovetail raised strip. The battery mounting holes at a front end face of the battery mounting member is provided with a limiting ring.    USE - Battery pack structure for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has convenient combination and disassembling, flexible usage and high universality. The structure can randomly combine the batteries into battery packs of different shapes, sizes and powers according to the requirements for use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack structure.    Battery (1)    Battery mounting members (2)    Battery mounting holes (3)    Columns (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing potentiostatic pulse electrolysis of electrolyte solution of copper ion concentration higher than 0.01 gm-3, with or without change in current direction, at temperature of 18-60 degrees C, cathode potential within -.02--1V for 0.005-60s. A movable or static ultramicroelectrode or array of ultramicroelectrodes made of gold, platinum. Stainless steel wire or foil is utilized as cathode and metallic copper is utilized as anode.    USE - Method for obtaining copper powders and nanopowders from industrial electrolytes such as electrolytes of electroplating, chemical, mining and smelting industries, for use as additives of polymer, lubricants, die, antibacterial agents, microprocessor connections, sorbents in radioactive waste purification and catalysts in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of electrolytes of appropriate purity and concentration, and additional electrolytes and other substances for obtaining the copper powders and nanopowders is eliminated. The rate and efficiency of copper powders and nanopowders production process are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the copper ion reduction at ultramicroelectrode.    Potential (E)    Cathodic current density (i)
NOVELTY - The electromobile has a motor driving controller whose output end is connected with a motor driving regulator through conducting wires. A cathode output end of a solar charging controller is connected with a cathode of a solar charging inverter power source. An anode output end of a charger is connected with an anode of two power sources. A cathode output end of the charger is connected with a cathode of the two power sources through conducting wires. Anode and cathode input ends of the charger are connected with an alternating current (AC) charging interface.    USE - Self-generating accumulation electromobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The motor wheel converts kinetic energy into electric energy, thus increasing the output power in a series or parallel way to achieve self-generating of the wheel. The charging circuit converts optical energy into electric energy by a solar-cell panel to achieve solar energy charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-generating accumulation electromobile.
NOVELTY - The system has a fan blades (8-10,) e.g. pulley fans or centrifugal fan, assembled at tire of a car. The blades drives wind driven generators (11-13) to generate electric energy, where the electric energy generated by the wind driven generator is transmitted to dynamic motors (15). The fan blade shields (5- 7) are set outside of the fan blades to avoid sundries from entering into the fan blades.    USE - Wind driven generator system for installing in a vehicle such as electric vehicle e.g. car, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy generated in car charges a vehicle-mounted battery, and provides electric energy for the car dynamic motor, thus improving driving speed and driving range of the electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle-mounted wind driven generator system.    Fan blade shields (5-7)    Fan blades (8-10)    Wind driven generators (11-13)    Dynamic motors (15)
NOVELTY - The pump has a solar battery board connected with a power supply wire of a motor. A water inlet is connected with a water inlet pipe inserted beneath water level. Two sides of a box type carriage are provided with side doors.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar self-sucking pump.    ADVANTAGE - The pump generates power by the solar battery board, thus saving energy. The pump is convenient to transport and mount and suitable for different production environments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar self-sucking pump.
NOVELTY - The heat-exchanger (1) has a layer block (2) with layer plates and lower and upper cover plates, and arranged in housings (3-6) with connection supports (3a-5a) for two flow mediums. The layer plates, cover plates and the housings are connected with each other in a material-fit manner. The layer plates and/or cover plates are manufactured from an iron-chromium-aluminum alloy, where the iron-chromium-aluminum alloy includes 10 to 25 percents of chrome content and 2.75 to 3.75 percents of aluminum content. The layer plates are connected by front side joint seams.    USE - Layer structured heat-exchanger for a high temperature fuel cell (SOFC) system of an electricity supply arrangement in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat-exchanger durably withstands high temperatures i.e. 700 to 1000 Celsius, thus changing thermal mechanical loads and corrosive atmosphere in stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a layer structured heat-exchanger.    Layer structured heat-exchanger (1)    Layer block (2)    Housings (3-6)    Connection supports (3a-5a)
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper cover (1) arranged on an upper end of a shell body. Individual lithium cells are connected to each other in series and arranged parallel to each other to form a lithium cell group. The upper cover is provided with an anode riveting end (2) and a cathode riveting end (3) of the lithium cell group, and includes an anode output end (4) and a cathode output end (5) of another lithium cell group. An intelligent submersible fuse assembly is connected between the anode riveting end of the former cell group and the anode output end of the latter cell group.    USE - Charging-discharging protection structure for a lithium cell module of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents illegal charging or discharging by fusing the submersible fuse assembly, thus ensuring safety and reliability, and prolonging service life of an electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a charging-discharging protection structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Upper cover (1)    Anode riveting end (2)    Cathode riveting end (3)    Anode output end (4)    Cathode output end (5)
NOVELTY - The oil-saving device has a solar panel which is installed to the roof of a vehicle, and a torque sensor installed on the output shaft of engine. The solar panel and torque sensor are connected to a control circuit board. The output of the control circuit board is connected to an electrolysis water device. The sidewall of electrolysis water device is provided with the water storage tank for replenishing the water. The oxygen supply pipe and the hydrogen supply pipe of electrolysis water device are connected into the air inlet pipe of engine.    USE - Solar electrolysis water oxyhydrogen oil-saving device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the burning effect to fully burn the fuel and reduces the exhaust since the electrolyzed oxygen and hydrogen with low concentration are supplied to the combustion chamber. Simplifies the structure of the device without changing the inner structure of the vehicle so that the fittings are easy to buy, and utilizes the solar energy to save the oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the solar electrolysis water oxyhydrogen oil-saving device.
NOVELTY - A rotor (11) rotates by airflow pressure differential and an induction generator (12) generates current. A power storage assembly (20) has control unit (23) to process current output from induction generator, and output stable charging current. The control unit provides overload protection to power storage unit (21) removably installed in main case (25) of power storage assembly. The power storage unit has input terminal connected to output terminal of control unit for storing current from control unit, and output terminal to supply stored power for use.    USE - Removable power storage device installed in motorcycle, for storing wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage unit can be removed rapidly from the main case of power storage assembly and carried to any place where the electric power is required. The repair, replacement and maintenance of the removable power storage device can be enabled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the removable power storage device.    Rotor (11)    Induction generator (12)    Power storage assembly (20)    Power storage unit (21)    Control unit (23)    Main case (25)
NOVELTY - The end plate (24) comprises openings coupled to inlet (22) and outlet (26) respectively. A shut-off valve (36) regulates the introduction of hydrogen gas into fuel cell (32). A controller (54) controls valve (42) for regulating discharge of the mixture of hydrogen gas and water from the fuel cell through the openings.    USE - Fuel cell end plate of fuel cell system (claimed) for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved and cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Inlet (22)    Fuel cell end plate (24)    Outlet (26)    Fuel cell (32)    Shut-off valve (36)    Valve (42)    Pump (52)    Controller (54)
NOVELTY - A thin-plate shaped molded material is heat-processed by forming film containing graphite powder on surface(s) of thin-plate shaped molded material, laminating thin-plate shaped molded material, and heat-processing.    USE - Heat-processing of thin-plate shaped molded material used as structural component of fuel cell such as separator board and porous carbon board.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents generation of curvature and crack.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium, transition metal element and oxygen, and is an inorganic compound having layered structure. The transition metal is chosen from cobalt, manganese, iron, nickel, chromium, vanadium and titanium. The positive electrode active material has strongest line at Bragg's angle (2( theta )) of 18.5-19.2 degrees measured by copper K( alpha ) X-ray diffraction method. The ratio of diffraction line intensity of peak which is adjacent to strongest line with respect to strongest line is 20-30%.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of nonaqueous secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus terminal, mobile telephone, hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, camcorder and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has high discharge capacity. The nonaqueous secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves forming precursor containing oxide of 2 or more alkali metal and one or more transition metal, and having space group of P63mc, and carrying out ion exchange of alkali metal atom other than lithium of the precursor with lithium atom.
NOVELTY - The arrangement (2) has a network (4) provided with network points (18, 19), where one of the network points is connected with a voltage supply (6) supplying x volts and another voltage supply (8) for supplying y volts. The latter voltage supply is connected with the other network point. The arrangement provides voltage of x volts at the former network point and sum of volts at the latter network point. A generator (12) is attached to the latter network point.    USE - Arrangement for supply of electricity to a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as lorry and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides x volts at the network point and x + y volts at the other network point, thus ensuring balanced supply of charges to batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for supplying electricity to a vehicle    (2) a computer program comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for supply electricity to the vehicle    (3) a computer program product comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for supplying electricity to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an electricity supply arrangement.    Electricity supply arrangement (2)    Network (4)    Voltage supplies (6, 8)    Generator (12)    Network points (18, 19)
NOVELTY - The drive has an internal combustion engine i.e. Wankel engine, driving two generators that include multiple accumulators and supply electricity for starting a motor vehicle i.e. car. One of the generators includes a lithium ion accumulator, and the accumulators are arranged in the motor vehicle such that the internal combustion engine is supplied with waste heat.    USE - Drive for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The drive is designed such that the vehicle is lightweight, the engine is smoothly and economically operated, and environmental impact and fuel consumption is reduced to stimulate the buyers for buying the motor vehicle. The engine is automatically switched off when charge reaches 100 percentages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a drive for a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a bipolar plate (5) for applying fuel to an anode of a membrane electrode assembly (2), and another bipolar plate (6) for applying oxidizing agent to a cathode of the assembly, where the assembly is arranged between the plates. A sealing frame is connected to the assembly and made of elastomer, where the frame and one of the plates contact each other for forming a contact region (10). A sliding surface formed as a bevel (11) is provided in the contact region for applying transverse stress (15) to the assembly when the plates are pressed together.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing frame and the bipolar plates contact each other for forming the contact region, and the sliding surface formed as the bevel is provided in the contact region for applying the transverse stress to the membrane electrode assembly when the bipolar plates are pressed together, thus sealing the membrane electrode assembly and the bipolar plates in a safe and efficient manner for long operating time of the fuel cell. The fuel cell is designed such that it exhibits increased service life and is manufactured in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for sealing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective side sectional view of an edge area of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Bipolar plates (5, 6)    Contact region (10)    Bevel (11)    Transverse stress (15)
NOVELTY - The sea mud/seawater biological fuel cell is to be connected with a metal structure material coated by protection coating in the sea mud or seawater. The cell is used for cathode protection of metal in the sea mud or seawater and releasing and inhibiting metal corrosion.    USE - Biological fuel cell used as an additional direct current power supply for sea mud/seawater biological fuel cell system for protecting multiple oceanographic engineering structures of underwater construction, petroleum platform, harbor wharf and municipal facilities, such as metal corrosion cathode.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can last and stably provide electric power for long time. The product can inhibit or release the metal corrosion and reduce electric power cost. The use time limit of the cell is improved and the problems of power supply difficulty, difficulty for lasting for long time and high maintaining cost in the cathode protection technology of the metal structure component in sea water are solved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a protection item.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the sea mud/seawater biological fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The stabilizer (100) has power supply input/output unit (5) which is connected with positive power wire (L1) and negative power wire (L2). A controller (3) processes direct current (DC) voltage signal received from power supply input/output unit, so as to output square-wave pulse voltage. A peak-peak generation unit (8) processes the square-wave pulse voltage and outputs surge property pulse voltage. The surge property pulse voltage is inputted into battery through positive and negative power wires.    USE - Voltage stabilizer for battery used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in household appliance, mobile telephone, shaving device and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of battery can be stabilized and output efficiency of battery use apparatus can be improved. The generation of electrical noise and engine noise can be suppressed and durability of battery can be improved. The occurrence of environmental pollution by waste battery can be prevented. The fuel consumption can be reduced and output stability of vehicle can be improved. The adhesion of foreign material on electrode plate of battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of battery voltage stabilizer.    Controller (3)    Power supply input/output unit (5)    Peak-peak generation unit (8)    Battery voltage stabilizer (100)    Positive power wire (L1)    Negative power wire (L2)
NOVELTY - Internal combustion engine arrangement comprises: an air intake line (3); at least one exhaust line (4); at least one turbocharger; and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.    USE - The internal combustion engine arrangement is used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of exhaust gases in the EGR line does not depend on the engine operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Internal combustion engine arrangement comprises: an air intake line (3) capable of carrying intake air towards an engine; at least one exhaust line (4) comprising an exhaust manifold capable of collecting exhaust gas from the engine; at least one turbocharger having at least one compressor (6) driven by at least one turbine (5) located in the exhaust line (4); an EGR system comprising an EGR line (8) rerouting a portion of the engine's exhaust gas into the air intake line (3), the EGR line (8) including an EGR valve (13) and a thermoelectric device (14) capable of producing electricity by Seebeck effect by the conversion of the temperature difference between the hot exhaust gases flowing in the EGR line (8) and a cold source; characterized in that the EGR valve (13) is located downstream from the thermoelectric device (14) and in that the EGR system further comprises a return conduit (16) having an inlet connected to the EGR line (8) downstream from the thermoelectric device (14) and upstream from the EGR valve (13) and an outlet by which gases can flow towards the atmosphere, the EGR system being arranged so that, when the EGR valve (13) is closed, the whole flow of exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold passes through the turbine (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the internal combustion engine arrangement.    Air intake line (3)    Exhaust line (4)    Turbine (5)    Compressor (6)    EGR line (8)    EGR cooler (9)    EGR valve (13)    Thermoelectric device (14)    Return conduit (16)
NOVELTY - The hybrid power system (12) includes a fuel cell (16), and an internal combustion engine (14) configured to receive hydrogen from the fuel cell. The fuel cell includes an anode outlet (40) in fluid communication with and configured to provide hydrogen to at least one of the intake and exhaust systems (20,30) of the internal combustion engine. A hydrogen storage container is in fluid communication with an anode inlet (36) of the fuel cell, and configured to supply hydrogen to the fuel cell.    USE - Hybrid power system used in vehicle (claimed) and stationary structures. Can be used in trains, boats, buses, motorcycles and submarines.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a hybrid power system which has a hydrogen disposal mode in which excess hydrogen is used to further improve the efficiency of the vehicle. Heats the catalytic converter to a desired temperature during cold conditions to quickly reach light-off for improved emissions control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the hydrogen management method used within the hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the first hybrid power system.    Hybrid power system (12)    Internal combustion engine (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Intake and exhaust systems (20,30)    Anode inlet (36)    Anode outlet (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves checking for an appearance of a malfunction in electric power generating elements (E1-En, E1'-En', E1''-En'') of an electric battery. The corresponding malfunctioning element is shunted such that electric current does not passes through the malfunctioning element while maintaining a closed state of a protection circuit (1) in the event of detecting of the malfunctioning element. The checking for the malfunction appearance is carried out by measuring an electric voltage at terminals of the element and comparing the measured voltage with a threshold.    USE - Method for securing operation of an electric battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery and lithium-polymer battery, for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used for securing operation of the electric battery used for storing electrical energy in an aeronautical application and for a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning element is shunted such that the electric current does not passes through the malfunctioning element while maintaining the closed state of the circuit in the event of detecting of the malfunctioning element, thus ensuring early limiting risks related to the malfunctioning element in a reliable manner without any interruption in the production of electricity, and effectively securing the battery against electrocution risk of the intervention personals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric battery comprising electric power generating elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a protection circuit of an electric battery.    Shunting position (A)    Connection position (B)    Cells (D1-Dn)    Electric power generating elements (E1-En, E1'-En', E1''-En'')    Protection circuit (1)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a protective conductor function monitoring unit (15) that is designed such that battery disconnecting apparatus (3a, 3b) of a high-voltage battery (2), and a system disconnecting apparatus (6) are triggered if a protective conductor function is impaired. An insulation monitoring unit (16) monitors insulation of a vehicle high-voltage system (4) before charging operation is started. The insulation monitoring unit is designed such that the battery disconnecting apparatus and the system disconnecting apparatus are triggered if an insulation fault is detected.    USE - Charging system for use in a vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation monitoring unit is developed such that the battery disconnecting apparatus and the system disconnecting apparatus are triggered if the insulation fault is detected so that the system can be implemented in a safe, inexpensive and easy manner without the need for a heavy transformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for safely monitoring charging of a charging system integrated in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charging system.    Charging system (1)    High-voltage battery (2)    Battery disconnecting apparatus (3a, 3b)    Vehicle high-voltage system (4)    System disconnecting apparatus (6)    Protective conductor function monitoring unit (15)    Insulation monitoring unit (16)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has connection elements (5, 7) arranged in a retaining unit of a passenger car and transmitting electrical energy stored in the device to the passenger car. A symmetrical plane (SE1) runs parallel or perpendicular to an insertion direction of the device in the retaining unit, where the device exhibits a symmetrical contour shape with respect to the symmetrical plane. The connection elements are arranged such that the energy is transmitted based on the symmetrical plane of the device and independent of a position of the device in the retaining unit.    USE - Energy storage device for supplying electrical energy to a drive device e.g. internal-combustion engine e.g. Otto-engine and gas engine, electric motor, and fuel cell, of a passenger motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and petrol-based vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables an unskilled user to recharge the drive device of the motor vehicle with the electrical energy in a time-saving and operational-efficient manner, while avoiding damage of the storage device. The device enables the user to supply the desired amount of the electrical energy to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy storage device.    Symmetrical planes (SE1, SE2)    Energy storage device (1)    Housing (3)    Connection elements (5, 7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar device (1) e.g. laminate, for generating electricity from solar energy acting on the vehicle. The solar device comprises a rollable or flexible solar film or solar-active layer (2) that is arranged on a rollable carrier layer (3). The active layer forms a solar cell compound (4) with the carrier layer. The carrier layer is designed as a foil and made of metal or plastic with a thickness of 40 to 200 micro meter. Outer surfaces of the solar-active layer are covered by protective films (5a, 5b).    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar device comprises rollable or flexible solar film or solar-active layer that is arranged on the rollable carrier layer, thus generating electricity in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar device.    Solar device (1)    Solar film or solar-active layer (2)    Rollable carrier layer (3)    Solar cell compound (4)    Protective films (5a, 5b)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) starts a fuel cell (11) raising the voltage of fuel cell from the starting voltage to the open-circuit voltage when a chargeable and dischargeable secondary cell (12) is to become overcharged while receiving the electric power. The fuel cell is started by raising the voltage of fuel cell from the starting voltage to the high-potential-avoiding voltage which is lower than the open-circuit voltage at or after elapse of a predetermined time following output of a command to close relay (24), when the secondary cell is not to become overcharged.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell is started by raising the voltage of fuel cell from the starting voltage to high-potential-avoiding voltage which is lower than the open-circuit voltage of the fuel cell when the secondary cell is not to be overcharged, the fuel cell is started without degrading the secondary cell at the time of starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Chargeable and dischargeable secondary cell (12)    Relay (24)    Control unit (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell that generates electricity through electrochemical reaction between fuel gas and oxidant gas. A control portion has a voltage sensor for starting the fuel cell by raising the voltage of the fuel cell from the starting voltage to the operating voltage which is lower than the open circuit voltage. A leakage determination unit determines whether there is any leakage of the fuel gas, before the voltage of the fuel cell reaches the operation of voltage when the fuel cell is started.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen leakage is determined without impairing the durability of the fuel cell, when the fuel cell is started.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation performed when the fuel cell is started.    Step to charge secondary side capacitor (S102)    Step to detect pressurization hydrogen system (S105)    Step to detect end pressure (S110)    Step to stop fuel cell system (S114)    Step to close fuel cell relays (S115)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control portion that controls voltage of a fuel cell. An ignition key starts the fuel cell by raising the voltage of the fuel cell from a starting voltage to a high-potential-avoiding voltage that is lower than an open-circuit voltage. A command unit raises the voltage of the fuel cell beyond the high-potential-avoiding voltage if cell voltage of fuel unit cells is lower than or equal to a certain voltage after the voltage of the fuel cell is raised to the high-potential-avoiding voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be started without adversely affecting the durability of the fuel cell, at the time of starting the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing relationship between high-potential-avoiding voltage and time.    Fuel cell voltage (Vf)    Secondary side voltage (Vh)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has secondary cell (12) that is charged with electric power outputted from fuel cell (11). A control portion (50) has voltage adjustment portion that adjusts voltage of fuel cell between open-circuit voltage and high-potential-avoiding voltage when secondary cell is overcharged while the output voltage is decreased form open circuit voltage to high-potential-avoiding voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of electricity from the cell is managed at the time of starting by adjusting the output voltage of fuel cell, overcharged of the secondary cell is avoided, thus durability of secondary cell is maintained and fuel economy is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Secondary cell (12)    Inverter (14)    Control portion (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell (11) that generates electricity through electrochemical reaction between fuel gas and oxidant gas. A control portion (50) controls the amount of electricity generated at a time of starting of fuel cell. The control portion controls the speed of dropping starting voltage to pre-determined threshold voltage that is lower than high-potential-avoiding voltage, according to initial voltage of fuel cell when starting voltage of fuel cell is dropped from the open-circuit voltage to the high-potential avoided voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the overcharge of secondary cell is restrained by dropping the starting voltage of fuel cell to a predetermined operation voltage at high speed, the starting voltage of fuel cell does not over shoot predetermined operation voltage, thus excessive electricity generation is prevented, since the overcharged stat of secondary cell is avoided, durability of secondary cell is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Converter (13)    Inverter (14)    Control portion (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group (9) having structure in which sheet-like positive and negative electrodes (2,3) are electrically connected to respective positive and negative electrode and are laminated through separator. The positive and negative electrode terminals are formed on insulating auxiliary sheets having cross section in the direction same as the surface of the square-shaped battery. The insulating auxiliary sheets are arranged in position which faces both sides of electrode group, and is connected to insulating tape.    USE - Secondary battery for use in electrical storage system and electric vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle such as bicycle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vibration on the storage system is avoided, failure of storage system is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Square-shaped battery (1)    Sheet-like positive electrode (2)    Sheet-like negative electrode (3)    Hollow portion (6)    Electrode group (9)
NOVELTY - A electrode group (G) has sheet-shaped positive and negative electrodes (2,3) electrically connected to positive and negative electrode terminals (8,9) of square-shaped can (1) respectively through separator. Insulating auxiliary sheet (4,5) are arranged at opposing positions so as to sandwich electrode group at longer and shorter sides of plane of can respectively. A holding unit (6) having plane (6a) in contact with insulating auxiliary sheet (5) is arranged in vicinity of four end portions (1c) of can and is integrally formed with can.    USE - Secondary battery such as laminated lithium ion secondary battery and winding type lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and electrical storage system (both claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, domestic electrical appliance, residence and power station.    ADVANTAGE - Since the holding unit with plane in contact with insulating auxiliary sheet is arranged in vicinity of four end portions of can, the failure of the electrical storage system using the battery is prevented. Thus the performance of the system is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage system; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Square-shaped can (1)    End portion (1c)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Insulating auxiliary sheet (4,5)    Holding unit (6)    Plane (6a)    Positive electrode terminal (8)    Negative electrode terminal (9)    Electrode group (G)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode (3) and a negative electrode (2). The positive electrode contains lithium-containing complex oxide as a positive electrode active material, and lithium-manganese-silicon oxide differing from the positive electrode active material as a dope material in which the lithium ion is mixed with the positive electrode active material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and electrical storage system (both claimed), power supply for residence and power station.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent energy density and cyclic characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Insulating film (9)    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - A separator (28) has fuel gas supply portions (32,52) in the center of which fuel gas supply holes (30) are formed. The cross-link portions (34,54) connected to fuel gas supply portions. The sandwiching support portions (36,58) are connected to the cross-link portions. The fuel gas exhaust passages (42a-42c) are formed in sandwiching support portions, to discharge fuel gas flown through fuel gas passage (40). The cross-sectional areas of exhaust passages are larger on downstream sides than on the upstream sides, in terms of the direction of fuel gas flow.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the fuel cell can be reduced reliably by reducing required number of components. The fall of the electric power generation efficiency by the oxidation of the anode electrode can be suppressed effectively. The durability of the separator can be increased efficiently, and the fuel utilization efficiency can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    Separator (28)    Fuel gas supply portions (32,52)    Cross-link portions (34,54)    Sandwiching support portions (36,58)    Fuel gas passage (40)    Fuel gas exhaust passages (42a-42c)
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell (10) has a fuel gas supply hole which supplies a fuel gas to a fuel gas passage (40) at a clamping portion (36). A convex portion for an outer edge lap (46) protrudes in the fuel gas passage side and contacts an outer-periphery edge portion of an anode electrode (24). The fuel gas exhaust passages (42a-42c) are provided in sides of a connection portion and a bridge portion (34) to discharge the fuel gas. The cross-section areas of the fuel gas exhaust passages are larger on the downstream sides than on the upstream sides of direction of fuel gas flow.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell mounted in vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas discharge paths have discharge holes formed by penetrating the clamping portion inside the convex portion for an outer edge lap, so that fuel gas carries out is suppressed and fuel utilization is improved effectively. The structure is simple, manufacturing cost and number of portions is reduced. The decline in the electric power generation efficiency is prevented by the oxidation of the anode electrode, thus durability of separator is improved, and the electrolyte and electrode assembly is achieved easily. The fuel waste gas is discharged by the outward of a separator and an electrolyte so that heat remainder is eliminated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fuel cell.    Solid oxide fuel cell (10)    Anode electrode (24)    Bridge portion (34)    Clamping portion (36)    Fuel gas passage (40)    Fuel gas exhaust passages (42a-42c)    Outer edge lap (46)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (10) consists of a positive electrode (12) containing an active material comprising a lithium dope material containing lithium oxide and/or lithium peroxide. Lithium (30) discharged from the positive-electrode active material during initial charging is taken into the negative-electrode active material. Lithium (34) taken into the negative-electrode active material is replenished by the lithium dope material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and fuel-cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent charge-and-discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Electrolyte solution (16)    Lithium (30,34)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery modules (2) consisting of cylindrical batteries. An electric press material (65) presses the battery modules arranged in multiple rows to curve-shaped exterior case (50).    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for power assisted bicycle and electric motorcycle. Can also be used in outdoor electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules are heat bonded to the inner surface of the exterior case, so that the battery modules can be cooled efficiently and the temperature rise of the battery module is decreased. Hence the lifetime of the battery modules is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Battery module (2)    Battery block (4)    Exterior case (50)    Electric press material (65)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several segmented exterior cases (50) that are positioned so that a heat sink plane (54) is positioned in face to face direction. A convex portion (57) is formed by enlarging the width of front-end edge extended to longitudinal direction of battery module (2). A ventilation clearance gap (59) is positioned in heat sink plane where an adjacent exterior case opposes in a state at which the case is connected.    USE - Battery pack for storing battery such as lithium ion battery (claimed), for use as power supply of electric equipment used in outdoor, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing clearance gap in heat sink plane, the battery module can be cooled. The cooling mechanism is simplified and the temperature rise of battery module is reduced. The discharge efficiency is improved reliably. The productivity of battery pack is enhanced at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (2)    Cases (50)    Heat sink plane (54)    Convex portion (57)    Clearance gap (59)
NOVELTY - The welding surfaces of lead boards (11) made of nickel or nickel alloy are welded to electrodes of battery cells (1). The thickness of lead board is less than that of a metal plate (20) made of copper or copper alloy. The lead boards are inserted in through-holes (21) formed in the metal plate and connected to the metal plate in the state in which the cylindrical surrounding walls of the lead boards contact with the inner surface of through-holes of the metal plate.    USE - Battery pack used as motor driving power supply for electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle such as electric-power assisted bicycle and electrically-driven motorcycle for outdoor application.    ADVANTAGE - The lead board is electrically connected to the metal plate simply, hence the space occupied by the lead board and metal plate is reduced. The resistance welding of the lead board to the electrode of the battery can be performed reliably. The electrical resistance of the metal plate is reduced hence the temperature difference of the battery connected by the thermally-conductive metal plate can be reduced. The electrical power loss is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (1)    Lead boards (11)    Metal plate (20)    Through holes (21)    Connection tabs (22,31,33)
NOVELTY - The battery (B) has electric power generation element (E) that is formed by laminating positive electrode (1), solid electrolyte layer (3) and negative electrode (2). The solid electrolyte layer made of sulfide is formed by gaseous-phase method. The negative electrode is made of metallic lithium or lithium alloy. The pressure applied to the electric power generation element along the lamination direction is 0.01-1.0 MPa.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for electronic equipment such as mobile telephone, digital camera and notebook personal computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the electrolyte battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for usage method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (B)    Power generation element (E)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has several battery cell each comprising a positive terminal (10A) and a negative terminal (10B) that are connected by a joint terminal (20). The voltage detecting units (25) are contacted with positive and negative terminals respectively so as to detect the cell voltage, while connecting a voltage measurement wire (30) to joint terminal.    USE - Battery module used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery cell can be determined easily with high accuracy by simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the connection state of positive and negative terminals.    Battery module (10)    Positive terminal (10A)    Negative terminal (10B)    Joint terminal (20)    Voltage detecting unit (25)    Voltage measurement wire (30)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery apparatus (1A) has an inlet port (25a) and an exit (22a) that are provided in a storage case (20). A battery is provided in the case. The battery cells (11) are arranged in an order in the case. The cooling air is passed through the assembled battery. The heat radiation process is performed with respect to the outer surface of housing of battery cell.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are arranged in order in storage case such that cooling air is passed through assembled battery. Hence the cooling capability of assembled battery apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view and the graph representing the temperature distribution of battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (11)    Storage case (20)    Bottom panel (22)    Exit (22a)    Inlet port (25a)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane (103) is formed between a fuel side separator (104) and an oxidizing agent side separator (106). The fuel supply path is formed to supply fuel to fuel cell. An oxidizing agent supply path is provided for supplying oxidizing agent containing oxygen in the fuel cell. The dew point of the oxidizing agent waste gas discharged from the fuel cell is more than the operating temperature of the fuel cell including oxygen enricher used for making the concentration of oxygen high.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, power assistant type bicycle and wheelchair used in health care facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of the nitrogen with fuel and fall of the hydrogen concentration are prevented. The generated water is recycled inside the fuel cell while maintaining high cell voltage and the dew point of the waste gas can be made high. The oxygen concentration of the oxidizing agent can be raised and the flow volume of the oxidizing agent can be made small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Anode (101)    Cathode (102)    Electrolytic membrane (103)    Fuel side separator (104)    Oxidizing agent side separator (106)
NOVELTY - The unit (20) has several connection elements (21) for electrical connection of positive and negative electrode terminals (13A,13B) of one cell (11) with that of adjacent cell. A voltage detection line (40) measures the voltage of each cell. A holding element is welded with the voltage detection line so as to hold the voltage detection line.    USE - Connection unit of battery module (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the holding element is welded with voltage detection line, the voltage of each cell can be measured accurately and efficiently by the voltage detection line. The need for metal fitting for connection between connection element and voltage detection line can be avoided. Thus the size of the connection unit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Cell (11)    Positive electrode terminal (13A)    Negative electrode terminal (13B)    Connection unit (20)    Connection element (21)    Voltage detection line (40)
NOVELTY - Housing (500) accommodates the cell stacks (100,110) and modifier (200). The cell stacks are arranged under the vaporization section and modification section of modifier respectively. The modification section modifies the raw fuel gas supplied from vaporization section. Oxidant gas chamber (310) is formed in the center portion of oxidant gas introducing element (300). The oxidant gas flow channels (320,330) are asymmetrically formed in cell stacks respectively, so that heat transfer amount of cell stack (110) is more than that of the cell stack (100).    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The uniformity of temperature distribution in cell stacks of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell stacks (100,110)    Modifier (200)    Oxidant gas introducing element (300)    Oxidant gas chamber (310)    Oxidant gas flow channels (320,330)    Housing (500)
NOVELTY - A fuel tank (31) stores diluted fuel containing fuel component and water. A fuel tank (32) stores high concentration fuel. A supply line (33) supplies diluted fuel to fuel cell (3) from fuel tank (31) in normal state. A supply line (34) supplies high concentration fuel to fuel cell from fuel tank (32). The supply of diluted fuel is controlled and high concentration fuel is supplied to fuel cell, when promoting electric power generation of fuel cell.    USE - Direct methanol/direct dimethyl ether type fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power to be generated can be controlled accurately while generating electric power broadly from small to large electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Control unit (6)    Fuel tanks (31,32)    Supply lines (33,34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has housing (20) with cooling air inlets (31,32) that are formed in opposing side panels (24a,24b). The rectification fins (34,35) are positioned by the side of respective cooling air inlets, and are controlled separately. A cooling air discharge port (33) is formed at center portion of housing.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used as power supply for electric motor used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling air can be fed into housing from two directions, such that the batteries inside the housing can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (20)    Side panels (24a,24b)    Cooling air inlets (31,32)    Cooling air discharge port (33)    Rectification fins (34,35)
NOVELTY - The battery has a disc-shaped positive electrode (1) and a disc-shaped negative electrode (2) accommodated through a separator (3). A cyclic base (7) of L-shaped cross section, is arranged around the disc-shaped positive electrode. An electroconductive material made of silver paste or carbon paste, is coated on a contact surface of the cyclic base and the positive electrode.    USE - Flat battery used for power supply of tire pressure sensor installed in vehicle tire.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact property of the cyclic base and the disc-shaped positive electrode is ensured, and the vibration-resistant property and internal resistance of the flat battery can be improved so that the generation of crack and notch in the positive electrode of the battery is prevented. The charge and discharge characteristics of the flat battery are stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of flat battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the flat battery.    Disc-shaped positive electrode (1)    Disc-shaped negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode can (5)    Packing (6)    Cyclic base (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating solution containing lithium niobate, over the surface of an oxide positive electrode active material (1) so as to form a precursor coat portion (2). A heat-treatment process is performed with respect to the oxide positive electrode active material containing precursor coat portion, in atmosphere in which oxygen concentration is 25 volume% or less.    USE - Method for manufacturing positive electrode active material of solid-state battery for personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost required for manufacturing the positive electrode active material can be reduced, and the durability of solid-state battery can be improved. The generation of high resistant layer can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of positive electrode active material.    Oxide positive electrode active material (1)    Precursor coat portion (2)    Protruded portion (3)    Positive electrode active material (10)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) accommodates battery modules (2) formed by connecting lithium ion battery cells (1) in parallel through lead board (3), and a circuit board (40) in exterior case (50). Each battery module is arranged in two steps of multiple rows and a separator (60) is arranged between battery modules. The lead board is connected to ends of battery module in parallel by a main lead board (9), and connection portion of cells is connected to circuit board by sub lead board (30). The electrodes of cells are coupled to circuit board by main and sub lead boards.    USE - Battery pack used for supplying high output power to electric-power assisted bicycle, electrically-driven motorcycle, etc, and other electric equipments used outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of each battery cell can be reduced, and a battery module can be cooled efficiently, while decreasing the imbalance of the battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Battery module (2)    Lead board (3)    Main lead board (9)    Sub lead board (30)    Circuit board (40)    Exterior case (50)    Separator (60)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves joining cooling medium channel plate (30) and resin frame (32), and making an intermediate layer (26). The integrated intermediate layer is clamped, and is joined with an anode separator (22) and cathode separator (24) by heating.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator assembly used for fuel cell used as electric power supply apparatus for vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the separator assembly used for fuel cell is improved when positioning resin frame with respect to separator and cooling medium channel plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Anode separator (22)    Cathode separator (24)    Intermediate layer (26)    Cooling medium channel plate (30)    Resin frame (32)
NOVELTY - A relay control unit (4) controls the relays (35A,35B) and blocks the path for predetermined period after detecting the electric current provided in power consumption apparatus by an electric current detecting unit. A voltage control unit reduces the output voltage of fuel cell for predetermined welding determination. An electric current judging unit determines whether the detected electric current is increased according to the fall of output voltage of fuel cell. A welding judging unit determines relay welding operation when determined that the electric current is increased.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the welding judging unit determines the relay welding operation, when determined that the electric current is increased, the welding of relay provided in electric power supply path can be detected reliably by detecting the electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (4)    Battery (32)    Relays (35A,35B)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying catalyst solution on surface of transfer film (3), and dries catalyst solution to form catalyst layer (2) of porous shape. The catalyst layer on transfer film is transferred to surface of electrolytic membrane (1), and the transfer film is peeled from catalyst layer.    USE - Manufacturing method for joined structure of catalyst layer and electrolytic membrane of fuel cell used for portable apparatus and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient adhesiveness of catalyst layer and electrolytic membrane can be obtained, without breaking down the porous shape of catalyst layer, so that the high output of fuel cell can be achieved. The durability of fuel cell can be improved. The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of joined structure of catalyst layer and electrolytic membrane of fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Transfer film (3)    Drying furnace (8)    Transfer roll (9)
NOVELTY - A slurry comprises an electrode active material, a binder, a fluororesin having a melting point of 240 degrees C or less, and an aqueous dispersion medium.    USE - Slurry is used for electrode mixture used for manufacturing electrodes of lithium secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, distributed power supplies, mobile telephones, and portable information terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry provides electrodes having excellent flexibility and adhesiveness even after low-temperature heat processing. The electrode provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent battery characteristics e.g. cycle characteristics and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - The system (1) is provided with a pipe (31) which connects exit (21b) of a casing (20) and inlet port of an air pump (13). A pipe (32) connects the ejection opening and fuel cell stack (11) of air pump. A pipe (33) connects the pipe (32) and inlet port (22a) of casing. A pipe (34) connects the pipes (31,33). A shut-off valve (41) opens the pipe (33) at the time of warming up of battery (12) and closes at the time of cooling of battery. A shut-off valve (42) closes the pipe (34) at the time of warming of battery and opens at the time of cooling of battery.    USE - Battery temperature control system mounted in fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling and warming-up of battery is possible without enlarging installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature control system (1)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Battery (12)    Air pump (13)    Casing (20)    Exit of casing (21b)    Inlet port (22a)    Pipes (31-34)    Shut-off valves (41,42)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has two or more package type electric power generating apparatus (1A-1C) connected via airflow guidance pipe (3). External air required for continuing electric power generation operation is introduced through the airflow guidance pipe into housing of the power generating apparatus which has stopped electric power generation operation.    USE - Electric power generation system with package type electric power generating apparatus installed in outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - By supplying external air for continuing electric power generation into housing of the power generating apparatus which has stopped electric power generation operation, the possibility of freezing of the power generation apparatus that has stopped electric power generation when outdoor environment temperature falls to sub-zero temperature can be prevented without requiring special equipments for freeze prevention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the package type electric power generating apparatus with block diagram of the control unit of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generating apparatus (1A-1C)    Control unit (2)    Airflow guidance pipe (3)    Electric power generation system (10)    Package (11)
NOVELTY - The member (500) has a front support unit (510) and a rear support unit (512) arranged at a lower part of portions corresponding to electrode terminal connecting parts of battery cells that are installed in a front surface and a rear surface of a battery module. A connection unit (520) forms electrical connection between the support units. Ends of conductive sensing units (531) are coupled to the support units via a wire (530). A connector is mounted on the front support unit/rear support unit. The conductive sensing units are surface-connected by the connection parts of the battery cells.    USE - Voltage detecting member for use in a battery module of a battery system in an electromobile, and a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive sensing units can be coupled to the support units and the surface contacted to the electrode terminal connection parts of the battery cells, so as to ensure stable voltage feed-back about temperature of the battery cells or pressure even impact or strong vibration is applied from outside. The medium-to large-sized battery system can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system comprising a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a voltage detecting member.    Voltage detecting member (500)    Front support unit (510)    Rear support unit (512)    Connection unit (520)    Wire (530)    Conductive sensing units (531)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a radiator (110) mounted on an electrical connector (130) to absorb heat generated from a unit cell (122), and a battery module connection element whose exterior part is connected on the electrical connector. A bus bar is provided to connect an electrode terminal of the unit cell to an outside input-output terminal. A radiator is positioned on top of a sensing element to detect voltage and current, where the radiator is made of phase change material such as paraffin, polyethylene glycol or inorganic hydrate.    USE - Medium- to large-sized battery i.e. secondary battery, module for use in a battery pack such as electromobile, power source of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module effectively prevents explosion, maintains operating state and reduces change of total resistance, and has high thermal conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium- to large-sized battery module.    Medium- to large-sized battery module (100)    Radiator (110)    Unit cell laminate (120)    Unit cell (122)    Electrical connector (130)
NOVELTY - The power module (10) has a semiconductor element (1) mounted in one side of substrate or circuit board (2), and a conducting wire (3) connected with the substrate and the semiconductor element. A sealing film (8) is formed in the surface of one side of the substrate, surface of semiconductor element, and surface of conducting wire.    USE - Power module with insulating gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) mounted in inverter of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of sealing material can be reduced, and the weight of the device can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Generation of crack, peeling defects, etc., can be reduced, and the sealing performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power module.    Semiconductor element (1)    Circuit board (2)    Conducting wire (3)    Sealing film (8)    Power module (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1a) has lithium secondary battery (10) and load (20) to receive electric power supplied from battery. The battery includes inorganic solid electrolyte. Overdischarge protection circuit for preventing the overdischarge of the battery is provided.    USE - Electrically driven apparatus e.g. toy motor vehicle. Can also be used as motorboat, electric shaver, electrically driven pencil sharpener, and fan.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be used normally even if the overdischarge problem occurs. The cost of the battery is lowered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrically driven apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrically driven apparatus (1a)    Charger (2)    Battery (10)    Load (20)    Battery module (B1)
NOVELTY - The module (400) has a wire-type connection element (420) whose one end is connected to a connection part (432) of a socket (430) by mechanical bond. A lower case (412) is combined with an upper case (410), and a through-hole (414) is formed in center of back side bottom of the lower case. The wire-type connection element sends and receives measured voltage of unit modules. The connection part is positioned in a battery management system (BMS) for monitoring operation of the module.    USE - Medium-to-large-sized battery module for use as a power source for an electromobile such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (Plug-In HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the module can be improved by preventing deviation of the battery cells. The short circuit at a combining portion of the connection assembly part and the connection part due to moisture can be easily prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to-large-sized battery module.    Medium-to large-sized battery module (400)    Upper case (410)    Lower case (412)    Through-hole (414)    Wire-type connection element (420)    Socket (430)    Connection part (432)
NOVELTY - The battery module (400) has multiple plate-shaped battery cells (100) embedded in a battery case and sequentially laminated. An electrode assembly of anode/separation film/cathode structure is fixed in the battery case of a laminated sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer. Multiple radiation members (500) are arranged between two battery cell interfaces, where heat generated from the battery cells during charging and discharging process is removed by heat conduction through the radiation members. A groove is formed in an exterior side of a frame (300).    USE - Battery module for use in a medium- to large-sized battery pack that is utilized in an electromobile, a hybrid electric vehicle, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack comprises multiple battery modules according to the desired output and capacity. The battery module utilizes the superheat generated in charging/discharging process as the power source of the electromobile, the hybrid electric vehicle, and the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The battery module provides better protection against heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Plate-shaped battery cells (100)    Electrode terminals (120, 130)    Frame (300)    Battery module (400)    Radiation members (500)
NOVELTY - The module (400b) has multiple flake type battery cells laminated and serially connected with each other according to number of battery cell units (300). The battery cell units are connected in parallel and embedded in a housing. A module anode terminal (410) i.e. external input terminal, and a module cathode terminal (420) i.e. external output terminal, are located on a same side or an opposing side of the module according to number of the battery cell units. The anode terminal and the cathode terminal are protruded at two ends of an angular type can.    USE - Battery module for use in a medium-to large-sized battery pack of an electromobile and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used as an energy source of a wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The module reduces size and weight of the battery cells, effectively reinforces low mechanical rigidity of the battery cell, occupies less space, forms an efficient cooling structure, and enables performing manufacturing process of the battery pack with high power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack comprising a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module.    Battery cell units (300)    Battery module (400b)    Module anode terminal (410)    Module cathode terminal (420)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a pair of bus bar (1,2) whose one side is connected with capacitor element (5) accommodated in case (6), while flat external connection terminal portion is provided in other side of bus bar. The case is filled with resin (4), so that bus bar and capacitor element are covered except a portion of external connection terminal portion. A clearance gap is formed between insulating sheet (3) wound around duplication portion of external connection terminal portion and side portion of external connection terminal portion, in which resin is filled.    USE - Case-mold type capacitor for inverter circuit of motor of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in filter, snubber, etc., and for electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A case-mold type capacitor having stable insulation performance can be easily provided, as the stress provided to the insulating sheet in the portion of the clearance gap can be absorbed, while preventing damage provided to the insulating sheet, and ensuring insulation between different-polarity bus bars. Generation of dielectric breakdown can be prevented, and deterioration of insulation resistance between terminals can be set to be small. Deterioration of moisture resistance due to formation of crack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the case-mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus bars (1,2)    Soldering portions (1a,2a)    External connection terminal portions (1b,2b)    Insulating sheet (3)    Resin (4)    Capacitor element (5)    Case (6)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus accommodates several electrical double layer capacitors (10) in a case where the air used for temperature control is supplied. A support plate (30) is provided to support the capacitors, and is provided with opening (31) to permit the approach of air with respect to the space surrounding the capacitors.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control of the capacitors can be performed efficiently by permitting the approach of air with respect to the space surrounding the capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the internal structure of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Bottom face (21)    Upper surface (22)    Support plate (30)    Opening (31)
NOVELTY - Solid-state energy storage device comprises first electrode, second electrode, dielectric structure, and inclusions.    USE - The solid-state energy storage device is used in for mobile devices and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device has higher energy density than a capacitor, faster charge/discharge than a battery and/or much longer lifetime than a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solid-state energy storage device comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode; a dielectric structure disposed between the first and second electrodes (106); and one or more inclusions (110) disposed in the dielectric structure and capable of transferring electrons to or from at least one of the electrodes (106) by tunneling through the dielectric structure; where at least one of the first and second electrodes (106) is micro-structured to provide a greater active area than geometrical area; where the device is capable of storing energy by establishing a charge separation between the inclusions (110), and where the device is capable of providing energy by using the charge separation as an energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solid-state energy storage device.    Electrodes (106)    Inclusions (110)
NOVELTY - A device is made by providing a first layer (102) including first material on surface of substrate (100); removing portion of first layer and corresponding portion of substrate to form opening in first layer and recessed portion in surface of substrate; supplying a liquid mixture to opening and recessed portion where liquid mixture (188) includes a first component (120) having first chemical affinity to first material, and a second component (122) having a second chemical affinity to first material; removing second component; and forming a second layer including first component.    USE - Method of making a device, preferably capacitors or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes device having formed cavity thus having reduced size or improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device is made by:    (A) providing a first layer (102) including a first material on a surface of a substrate (100);    (B) removing a portion of the first layer and a corresponding portion of the substrate to form an opening in the first layer and a recessed portion in the surface of the substrate;    (C) supplying a liquid mixture to the opening and the recessed portion where the liquid mixture (188) includes a first component (120) having a first chemical affinity to the first material, and a second component (122) having a second chemical affinity to the first material;    (D) removing the second component; and    (E) forming a second layer including the first component.    The first chemical affinity is greater than the second chemical affinity. The second layer covers the recessed portion and adheres to an edge portion of the first layer adjacent the opening in the first layer so that the second layer and the recessed portion define a cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of manufacturing a device.    Substrate (100)    First layer (102)    First component (120)    Second component (122)    Liquid mixture (188)
NOVELTY - A multilayer microporous membrane comprises polymer and having a shutdown temperature of less than or equal to 130.5 degrees C and a storage stability of less than or equal to 0.3V.    USE - In battery separator useful in battery (comprising primary or secondary lithium ion battery, lithium-polymer battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc battery and silver-zinc battery) as a power source for a power tool such as a battery-operated saw or drill, and for an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer microporous membrane has a shutdown temperature of less than or equal to 130.5 (preferably less than or equal to 128.5) degrees C; has a storage stability of less than or equal to 0.3V (preferably less than 0.2V); has a thickness greater than 18 mu m; and has a normalized pin puncture strength of greater than or equal to 3900 (preferably 3900-4300) mN/20 mu m and a normalized air permeability of less than or equal to 300 (preferably 200-300) seconds/100 cm3/20 mu . The membrane's thickness is of 20-25 microns. The membrane has transverse direction (TD) heat shrinkage at 105 degrees C of 1-5% and an machine direction (MD) heat shrinkage of 2-10%, a porosity of 30-45%, an MD tensile strength of greater than or equal to 1000 Kg/cm3, an TD tensile strength of greater than or equal to 1000 Kg/cm3 and a meltdown temperature of greater than or equal to 145 degrees C. The membrane has an electrochemical stability of less than or equal to 80 mAh. The multilayer, microporous film has both a low shutdown temperature and better separator stability during battery storage.
NOVELTY - A microporous membrane comprises polyolefin copolymer. The membrane has shutdown temperature of less than or equal to 130.5 degrees C and shutdown activation energy of greater than or equal to 3.5x 103 J/mol.    USE - A microporous membrane used as battery separator film for lithium ion secondary battery, lithium-polymer secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, nickel-cadmium secondary battery, nickel-zinc secondary battery, or silver-zinc secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to battery-operated saw or drill, electric vehicle, or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membranes have good balance of air permeability, shutdown temperature and shutdown speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) production of microporous membrane, comprising extruding mixture of diluent and polymer comprising polyolefin copolymer having melting peak of less than or equal to 130.0 degrees C, weight average molecular weight of 9.0x 105, molecular weight distribution of less than or equal to 10.0, and comonomer content of 1.0-5.0 mol%; stretching extrudate in planar direction(s); and removing portion(s) of diluent from stretched extrudate to form microporous membrane; and    (2) a battery comprising electrolyte, anode, cathode, and separator situated between anode and cathode.    The separator comprises microporous membrane having shutdown temperature of less than or equal to 130.5 degrees C and shutdown activation energy of 3500 J/mol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plot of an air permeability as a function of temperature for a microporous membrane comprising polyethylene.
NOVELTY - A microporous membrane comprises layers, with at least one layer comprising polymer (I) having a melting point of 115-130 degrees C and a weight average molecular weight of 5x 103-4x 105. The membrane has a shutdown temperature of 130.5 degrees C or less and a rupture temperature of 170 degrees C or more.    USE - Multilayered microporous membrane is used as battery separator film. Uses include but are not limited to primary and secondary lithium batteries, lithium polymer batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-zinc batteries, and silver-zinc secondary batteries, particularly lithium ion primary or secondary battery used as power source for power tools e.g. battery-operated saw or drill, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous membrane has excellent mechanical property, heat resistance, permeability, dimensional stability, shutdown property, and meltdown property. The membrane provides batteries having excellent safety even when exposed to high temperatures during manufacturing, charging, recharging, overcharging, use and/or storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a sudden change detecting unit that detects the time change rate of a command voltage value of a DC-DC converter. A determination unit determines the number of drive phases of DC-DC converter, by comparing the detected time change rate with a time change rate threshold-value. The drive of DC-DC converter is controlled by the determined number of drive phases, according to the command voltage value.    USE - Apparatus for controlling converter e.g. three-phase direct current (DC)-DC converter used in hybrid fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter control apparatus can suppress the generation of overcurrent, even when the command voltage value of the converter is changed suddenly. The electric power loss of the electric power supply is suppressed, and the operational efficiency of the hybrid fuel cell system is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of determining the number of drive phases of the DC-DC converter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The machine has coils (180U,180V) that are mounted with stator core. A cover covers the axial direction end surface of stator core to form sealed space between axial direction end surfaces. A terminal block (110) connects electrically the coil and external wiring. A labyrinth structure is formed between the terminal block and wall (138) of cover.    USE - Rotary electric machine e.g. motor generator mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel-cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clearance gap is provided between terminal block and cover, the generation of interference with terminal block when assembling the cover can be suppressed. The attachability/assemblability of terminal block and cover can be improved. The heat dissipation of stator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stator.    Terminal block (110)    Wall (138)    Coils (180U,180V)    Terminal board (211)    Bus-bar (230)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen detection element (1) is equipped with a sensitization unit (2) consisting of metal having characteristics to dissolve hydrogen. A detection unit (6) detects the change of electrical resistance of sensitization unit.    USE - Hydrogen detection element of hydrogen detection sensor (claimed) for detecting concentration of hydrogen gas in water, methane and low molecular siloxane used for fuel cell in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The delay in response speed of sensitization unit is prevented and concentration of hydrogen gas is detected correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen detection element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen detection element (1)    Sensitization unit (2)    Detection unit (6)    Heater control unit (7)    Conductor wires (8,9)
NOVELTY - The detector has a chamber (20) attached to an electric-energy-conversion machine (11) for accommodating gas. A pressure sensor (30) detects pressure change inside the chamber. A touch switch is fixed with side (12a) of a case (12), and a connector is attached to an edge part of the touch switch. Electrodes are fixed inside a tubular body. The tubular body has an air layer formed between the electrodes. The electrodes are arranged in direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the touch switch.    USE - Collision detector for detecting external force acting on an electric-energy-conversion machine that is mounted in a vehicle at the time of the collision of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure sensor detects pressure change inside the chamber, thus enabling the detector to correctly and reliably detect external force acting on the electric-energy-conversion machine mounted in a vehicle, without using an acceleration sensor, and hence reducing cost and simplifying structure of the detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a collision detector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric-energy-conversion machine (11)    Case (12)    Side of case (12a)    Chamber (20)    Pressure sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The device (10) comprises a power supply that generates power using oxygen. An air inlet supplies air to power supply. A sensor (12) detects a predetermined gas in the air. A shutter (13) mechanism closes the air inlet if the sensor detects predetermined gas.    USE - Mobile electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, smart phone, portable gaming device, personal digital assistant (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The shutter mechanism closes the air inlet if the sensor detects the predetermined gas. Thus the performance and lifetime of fuel cells in increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating mobile electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the mobile electronic device.    Mobile electronic device (10)    Sensor (11)    Control (12)    Shutter (13)    Battery (15)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a hook (101) in mechanical connection with an electric energy storage unit with a structure of a motor vehicle. The hook cooperates with a ring (15) in mechanical connection with the structure of the motor vehicle. The ring and the hook are movable with respect to each other between a position (B) in which the ring is engaged with the hook and another position (A) in which the ring is disengaged from the hook. Relative movement between the positions is allowed by an action of a displacement unit (130).    USE - Locking device for a clamping system clamping an electric energy storage unit on a structure of a motor vehicle such as electric or hybrid motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The locking device clamps the electric energy storage unit on the structure of the motor vehicle in a simple manner, thus allowing fast replacement of the electric energy storage unit without problem in spite of significant geometrical and/or dimensional dispersions of a chassis of the electric energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a motor vehicle equipped with a set of locking devices.    Position (A, B)    Ring (15)    Locking device (100)    Hook (101)    Displacement unit (130)
NOVELTY - The mobile heating system (1) has a heating device (2) which is designed to provide heating by conversion of fuel and combustion air, an exhaust outlet (5) for discharging the exhaust gas formed during conversion and a thermoelectric generator (14) for converting thermal energy into electrical energy. The thermoelectric generator has a contact point to be held at a temperature level and another contact point to be held at another temperature level. The thermoelectric generator is arranged such that the latter contact point projects into a stream of exhaust gas in the exhaust outlet.    USE - Mobile heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile heating system has a heating device which is designed to provide heating by conversion of fuel and combustion air, an exhaust outlet for discharging the exhaust gas formed during conversion and a thermoelectric generator for converting thermal energy into electrical energy, and hence ensures cost-effective heating system with increased life span.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mobile heating system.    Heating system (1)    Heating device (2)    Fuel feed (3)    Exhaust outlet (5)    Thermoelectric generator (14)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a battery with two terminals e.g. positive terminal (10) and negative terminal (20), and a contactor (30) connected in series between positive terminals of the battery and a load. A bistable relay (70) e.g. impulse switching relay or latching relay, is connected in series between negative terminal of the battery and the load. The bistable relay is opened by opening the contactor after the current flow is interrupted by the battery terminals and the battery.    USE - Electric circuit i.e. battery system, for use in vehicles (claimed) e.g. electric hybrid vehicles, plug in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, for disconnecting a battery such as lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, rechargeable alkaline manganese battery, nickel iron battery, super charge ion battery, silver zinc battery, silicone battery and vanadium redox battery from a connected load. Can also be used for stationary applications e.g. wind turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The contactor is connected in series between the positive terminal of the battery and the load, and the bistable relay is connected in series between negative terminal of the battery and the load, where the bistable relay is opened after the current flow is interrupted by the battery terminals and the battery such that no holding current is necessary for the bistable relay during regular operation of the system, and energy can be saved in the switched on condition of the system, thus providing a holding current for a contactor during operation of the system ready by the circuit. The electric circuit is designed at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery system.    Positive terminal (10)    Negative terminal (20)    Contactor (30)    Contacts (50, 60)    Bistable relay (70)
NOVELTY - The system has a configurable switching system electrically coupled to a vehicle. The configurable switching system conveys direct current (DC) energy from an energy source to an energy storage system of the vehicle and receives alternating current (AC) energy conveyed to the vehicle from another energy source. The switching system conveys another DC energy from the vehicle to a DC powered load and conveys another AC energy from the vehicle to a AC powered load, where each energy source, and the AC and DC powered loads are located remotely from the vehicle.    USE - Intelligent energy transfer system for conveying electrical energy to and from a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the energy sources, and the alternate current and direct current powered loads to be located remotely from the vehicle, and conveys the electrical energy to and from the vehicle in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an energy transfer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating an electrical energy transfer technique for conveying electrical energy to and from a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The truck (1) has a compartment housing a battery pack tray (5) to accommodate a battery pack, where the compartment comprises openings for loading and unloading the tray into and out of the compartment. A change table includes rollers for supporting the tray to facilitate loading and unloading operations, and a locking arrangement (17) maintains the tray within the compartment when supported by the rollers during operation of the truck. The locking arrangement firmly locks the tray against movements towards the openings.    USE - Battery-driven lift truck i.e. narrow aisle truck, for handling a material.    ADVANTAGE - The truck utilizes an operator handle to facilitate maneuvering of a slide rod between upper and lower positions, so that actuation of the locking arrangement is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a battery pack being unloaded.    Lift truck (1)    Battery pack tray (5)    Locking arrangements (17, 19)    Upper edges (43)    Shallow recess (45)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a bus bar with U-shaped portion and a bend corner at one end of the U-shaped portion. The bus bar has a reduced-reflectivity treatment in the vicinity of the bend corner. A single battery terminal is positioned in the channel so that top end of the terminal is proximate to the bend corner. A laser beam (733) is directed at the bend corner of U-shaped portion. The bus bar at the bend corner is melted with laser beam and a metallurgical bond is formed between the bus bar and top end of single terminal.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery (claimed) used in terrain, marine or aeronautic vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compact, robust and cost effective bus bar component is provided to enhance the battery module's life capability. The laser beam is prevented from back reflecting into the laser optics and causing damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the welding laser with respect to bus bar component.    Bus bar jumper (700)    Attack (708)    Welding laser (730)    Laser beam (733)    Line of reference (736)
NOVELTY - The system has a feed connector whose rotation phase is variable around an axial direction when a feed pipe is connected to a connection port. A movable-object-side infrared communication device and a supply-facility-side infrared communication device are comprised of infrared communication elements. The infrared communication elements are arranged in a communicable position in which one of the infrared communication elements performs infrared communication regardless of the rotation phase.    USE - Infrared communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The system with a charging nozzle provides the rotation phase that is varied at a specific phase while connecting a receptacle, so that a mechanism is not provided for adjusting the rotation phase of the charging nozzle, thus performing the infrared communication easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an infrared communication performing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a communication control unit of an infrared communication system.    Infrared communication devices (25a-25c)    Communication control unit (33)    Communication channels (35a-35c)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) comprises a power generation section (10) having electrolyte between cathode electrode and anode electrode; an anode side platy member on anode electrode side of power generation section; a fuel vaporization chamber; a through hole formed in anode platy member and giving passage between anode electrode and fuel vaporization chamber; a carbon dioxide exhaust section guiding carbon dioxide generated in power generation section to each side face of anode platy member or fuel vaporization chamber; and a valve in carbon dioxide exhaust section.    USE - Fuel cell used in an electronic device (claimed) including mobile phone or notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell allows carbon dioxide generated by electrochemical reaction of the fuel to be exhausted outside, through the carbon dioxide exhaust section while intrusion of external air is inhibited. Thus, deterioration of the anode electrode is prevented in an inexpensive manner. Further, without separately providing additional mechanism for injecting inactive gas or water, oxygen pooled on the fuel electrode side can be removed while increase of oxygen partial pressure can be inhibited. This prevents deterioration of the anode electrode at the time of stopping power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system (100) comprising the fuel cell, and a control section (102) for executing control to supply a fuel to the power generation section in the case where a voltage generated in the power generation section becomes a previously set voltage value or less at the time of stopping power generation is included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram illustrating a whole structure of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Power generation section (10)    Fuel cell system (100)    Control section (102)    Secondary battery (105)    Fuel tank (107)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises: positive electrode (2); negative electrode (4); a separator (7) disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and an electrolyte, containing an alkoxysilane compound, and at least one of a compound having a polymerizable group and a halogenic compound.    USE - As lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), useful as power source for hybrid cars, power source or back-up power source for electromotive control systems in automobiles, and as power source for industrial equipments such as electromotive tools and forklifts.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery suppresses deterioration during storage at high temperature i.e. greater than or equal to 50 degrees C without deteriorating the output characteristics of the lithium secondary battery at room temperature, when compared with existent secondary batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises: positive electrode; negative electrode; a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and an electrolyte, where the electrolyte contains a compound of formula (R'O)nSi(R'')4-n (I), and at least one of a compound having a polymerizable group and a halogenic compound.    R'=alkyl having straight or branched chain having fewer than 10 carbon atoms;    n=1-3;    R''=H, alkyl having straight or branched chain having fewer than 10 carbon atoms, alicyclic group, or aryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view for one-half part of the wound lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collector (1)    Positive electrode mix layer (2)    Negative electrode current collector (3)    Negative electrode mix layer (4)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - A method comprises: (a) depositing a solution comprising an organometallic compound on a substrate; (b) drying the solution to provide a film of the organometallic compound; and (c) partially oxidizing an organic component of the organometallic compound to provide nanoparticles including metal oxides on the substrate.    USE - The methods are useful for coating a substrate with nanoparticles including a metal oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process comprising: (a) adding an organometallic solution to a polyelectrolyte solution to provide a mixture; and (b) casting the mixture so that the metallic oxide particles are attached to the polyelectrolyte to produce a self humidification membrane.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises: a non-aqueous electrolyte; a positive electrode; and a negative electrode having a negative electrode mixture layer and an inorganic particle layer formed on the negative electrode mixture layer. The negative electrode mixture layer contains carboxymethylcellulose and a hydroxy group-modified polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and the mass ratio of the carboxymethylcellulose is greater than that of the hydroxy group-modified polyvinyl pyrrolidone.    USE - As a lithium secondary battery (claimed) useful for various applications selected from small-sized mobile devices, such as mobile telephones, notebook computers, gaming devices, and Digital Still Cameras (DSCs), to large-sized applications, such as power tools, power assisted bicycles, electric scooters, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Electric Vehicles (EVs).    ADVANTAGE - When the negative electrode mixture layer contains carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and a hydroxy group-modified polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), the adhesion strength between the current collector and the negative electrode mixture layer can be improved. The mass ratio of the CMC contained in the negative electrode mixture layer is greater that that of the hydroxy group-modified PVP, as a result, it is possible to improve the adhesion strength and obtain a higher capacity. With a negative electrode in which an inorganic particle layer is formed on the negative electrode mixture layer, it is possible to prevent the adhesion strength between the current collector and the negative electrode mixture layer from degrading after the formation of the inorganic particle layer. By using such a negative electrode, the safety of the lithium secondary battery can be improved. The hydroxy group-modified PVP has low affinity with a solvent for a solvent-system slurry that forms an inorganic particle layer.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte, where the electrolyte contains a carboxylic ester compound (IV).    USE - (I) is useful as a power source for hybrid cars, a power source or a back-up power source for electromotive control systems in automobiles that are possibly exposed to a high temperature of 50 degrees C or higher and as a power source for industrial equipments such as electromotive tools and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - (I) suppresses deterioration upon storage at high temperature of 50 degrees C or higher without deteriorating the output characteristics at a room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte, where the electrolyte contains a carboxylic ester compound of formula (Z1-O-C(=O)-O-Z2) (IV).Z1, Z2 = allyl, methallyl, vinyl, acryl or methacryl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrolyte comprising a cyclic carbonate compound of formula (I), a linear carbonate compound of formula (Z1-O-C(=O)-O-Z2) (II), a (1,3)dioxol-2-one compound of formula (III) and the carbonate compound (IV).    R1-R8 = H, fluorine, chlorine, 1-3C alkyl or 1-3C fluorinated alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view for one-half part of the wound lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collector (1)    Positive electrode mix layer (2)    Negative electrode current collector (3)    Negative electrode mix layer (4)    Negative electrode lead (9)    Positive electrode lead. (10)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system (110) has an exhaust inlet coupled to hydrogen fuel cell exhaust outlet (170), which receives water exhaust from hydrogen fuel cell (150). An exhaust outlet (190) above exhaust inlet, expels water exhaust from vehicle. A water separation device (100) coupled to the exhaust inlet and exhaust outlet, separates water from water exhaust. A drain (210) coupled to the water separation device, provides a path for the separated water to leave the vehicle.    USE - Exhaust system of heavy duty hybrid-electric vehicle e.g. metropolitan transit bus (both claimed). Can also be used in refuse collection truck and semi-tractor trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The head loss and back pressure at the fuel cell exhaust outlet can be minimized. The exhaust system can be obtained at low cost and maintenance of the exhaust system can be minimized. The problem associated with water condensation in the exhaust pipe can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using hydrogen fuel cell water knockout device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the exhaust system.    Water separation device (100)    Exhaust system (110)    Hydrogen fuel cell (150)    Hydrogen fuel cell exhaust outlet (170)    Exhaust outlet (190)    Drain (210)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting different allowable changes per unit time in operation range of the fuel cell (14) specific range and another output range of the fuel cell. The allowable change per unit time during the output during the output of the fuel cell in other output range is set small than allowable change per unit time during output of fuel cell in specific output range.    USE - Method of controlling output of fuel cell system used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in controlling output of fuel cell system in ship, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the fuel cell is utilized effectively by setting allowable change per unit time in the output of cell appropriately so that deterioration of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell vehicle incorporating fuel cell system.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (11)    Battery (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Travel motor (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery operable device e.g. physical computing device or motor in automobile. A battery cell has a multilayered circuit interrupt device to restrict electric current through a fragile element (513b) that traverses across a bursting disc (505) at fracture area multiple times. The fragile element comprises a film of electrically conductive metal.    USE - Electronic apparatus with battery safety features, e.g. notebook personal computer (PC) e.g. Think pad personal computer (RTM: personal computer sold by Lenovo (US) Inc. of Morrisville, N.C) and Think station (RTM: Workstation computer sold by Lenovo (US) Inc. of Morrisville, N.C), and battery operable device comprising motor in automobile (both claimed). Can also be used in cell phone, battery operated power drills, saws, mowers and weed cutters.    ADVANTAGE - The improved circuit interrupt device (CID) has high reliability and can be manufactured easily low at cost due to its simplified structure. The improved CID arrangements reliably break the electrical circuit when necessary and improve the safety features of battery used in electronic device. Provides precise pressure response while eliminating need for additional insulation in the cell and facilitating easier welding of internal electrode inside the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a fragile element traversing the bursting disc fracture area at multiple points.    Bursting disc (505)    Fragile element (513b)    Fracture area (515)
NOVELTY - Nanocomposite is open porous material provided with nanoparticles-type electronically active material distributed uniformly, nanoparticle-type electroconductive binder, and sacrificial nanoparticles. The average particle diameter of the nanoparticles of electronically active material and the average particle diameter of nanoparticle-type electroconductive binder material differ by 100% to -50% or less, and/or are each in the range of 5-500 nm. The average particle diameter of sacrificial nanoparticles is 200-500 nm.    USE - Nanocomposite material is used for manufacture of electrode material (both claimed) e.g. cathode and anode for rechargeable lithium battery used as power supply for electric bicycle, car and portable electronic device e.g. telephone, computer and video equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable lithium battery comprising the electrode has high energy density and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of nanocomposite material;    (2) manufacture of electrode material; and    (3) use of nanoparticle-type electroconductive binder.
NOVELTY - The solar power generation system has direct current (DC) transmission line (20) for performing transmission of DC power of solar cell power supply device (10a-10n), which is connected to hydrogen producing apparatus. A storage battery (86) is connected to the DC transmission line to supply electric power to utility-interconnected system, when the battery is charged completely and alternating current (AC) power supply system (90) supplies electric power to utility-interconnected system when storage battery is discharged.    USE - Solar power generation system for electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of transmission electric power loss during DC transmission can be suppressed reliably and the maintenance operation can be performed easily and rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell power supply devices (10a-10n)    Solar cell panel (12a-12n)    DC-DC converters (13a-13n)    DC transmission line (20)    Utility-interconnected system (50)    Storage battery (86)    AC power supply system (90)
NOVELTY - The collector (3) has an electroconductive resin layer that is formed on a base material containing polymeric materials. The electroconductive fillers (A,B) are added to positive and negative electrode portions (3a,3b) according to the thickness of the portions so that the lithium ion storage capacity of the positive electrode portion is smaller than the storage capacity of the negative electrode portion.    USE - Collector for bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle such as motor bike, passenger car, truck, bus, light car, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fillers are added to the electrode portions, the charging/discharging efficiency of the collector can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of collector.    Collector (3)    Positive electrode portion (3a)    Negative electrode portion (3b)    Electroconductive fillers (A,B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has storing water path (42) that stores the water discharged from cathode side of fuel cell (20). The water stored in the storing water path is fed into the cathode side after stop of electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system for fuel cell vehicle such as aircraft, vessel, electric train, walking robot and for buildings such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of cathode side and anode side can be reduced and water clogging in the anode side can be suppressed. Hence stable cell voltage can be obtained.    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)    Exhaustion path (15)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply path (21)    Storing water path (42)
NOVELTY - The device determines the discharge state of battery based on charging/discharging electric current. The abnormality of battery module of battery by short circuit is detected, when the voltage difference of voltage of one battery module of several battery modules and voltage of residual battery module is more than the predetermined voltage.    USE - Drive device mounted in hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of battery module of battery by short circuit can be determined appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) abnormality determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of abnormality determination routine performed by battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle speed sensor (20) for detecting current speed of a vehicle. A vehicle load controller (40) is electrically connected with an energy recycled proportion adjusting device (10). A battery management system (30) calculates expected regeneration braking generation power according to energy recycled proportion, the current speed and the current charge capacity, and adjusts an electric motor according to the calculated expected power to make difference between actual regeneration braking generation power and the expected power within the predetermined range.    USE - Regeneration braking energy recycling system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system offers multiple choices to a driver for choosing different energy recycled proportions according to the driving habits. The system ensures recycling of energy and safety of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a regeneration braking energy recycling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a regeneration braking energy recycling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy recycled proportion adjusting device (10)    Vehicle speed sensor (20)    Battery management system (30)    Vehicle load controller (40)
NOVELTY - The time integration of moment and conservation of mass is performed using specific formula, while performing spatial discretion of pressure term provided in the formula, to obtain flow-rate data. Provision flow-rate is calculated by substituting flow-rate data in a preset provision flow-rate calculation formula. Pressure is calculated by substituting provisional flow rate and by adding darcy rule resistance to the coefficient part of a specific pressure calculation formula, based on which flow rate is corrected after a preset period of time.    USE - Program for performing flow field analysis of fuel cell used in electric power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The flow field analysis of fuel cell can be performed at high speed and at reduced load, while achieving high convergency, and improving electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric-field analysis program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the computer system installed with flow field analysis program. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Computer analysis system (1)    Display unit (2)    Input unit (3)    Storage unit (4)    Arithmetic processing unit (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has end plates that are positioned at both ends of fuel cell stack (3). A diode unit (24) is positioned at side surface (3a) of the fuel cell stack while positioning a voltage monitoring unit (23) at another side surface (3b) of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output performance of the fuel cell can be improved, the deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed, and the measurement precision of voltage monitoring unit for cell voltage measurements can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Side surfaces of fuel cell stack (3a,3b)    Voltage monitoring unit (23)    Diode unit (24)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a wind driven generating device electrically connected with a storage battery group (4) by a wind power charging circuit. The wind driven generating device is provided with a wind driven generator (24) and an impeller (20) connected with the wind driven generator. A vehicle bottom frame is provided with a travel motor (8) connected with a front end of a universal transmission shaft (11). The travel motor is electrically connected with the storage battery group by a motor controller. The travel motor is controlled by a vehicle control device.    USE - Multi-energy motor-driven automobile e.g. passenger car and micro car, for use in a city.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is provided with the storage battery group, so that the automobile has self-charging function. The automobile has strong endurance ability and energy-saving effect, and requires less running cost. The automobile is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of a multi-energy motor-driven automobile.    Storage battery group (4)    Travel motor (8)    Universal transmission shaft (11)    Electromagnetic clutch (14)    Impeller (20)    Wind driven generator (24)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle operation and control device and a brake pedal installed in a cab. A brake generator (9) is provided in power connection with a front end of a universal driving shaft (11), and is controlled by the brake pedal. The generator is electrically connected to a storage battery pack (4) through a brake charging circuit. A walking motor (8) is in power connection with the front end of the universal driving shaft, and is electrically connected to the storage battery pack through a motor controller. The walking motor is controlled by the vehicle operation and control device.    USE - Multi-source electrical energy vehicle e.g. sedan type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery pack in the vehicle can be changed by the vehicle, thus increasing endurance capability, reducing energy consumption, protecting an environment and decreasing traveling charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side perspective view of the multi-energy source electrical vehicle.    Storage battery pack (4)    Walking motor (8)    Brake generator (9)    Universal driving shaft (11)    Impeller (20)
NOVELTY - The box has a main body (1) whose lower part is provided with a pedal holding cavity provided with a drawable pedal. The pedal holding cavity is provided with a pair of support plates, where each support plate is provided with a sliding way (31). Left and right sides of the pedal are provided with sliding blocks (21) that are placed in the sliding way. Bottom parts of the left and right sides of the pedal are provided with anti-sliding buckle openings (22). A front end of the pedal is provided with a pull plate (4).    USE - Car-mounted storage battery box for a single steel wheel road roller (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to use. The car-mounted part at the upper part of the box can be repaired conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a single steel wheel road roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a car-mounted storage battery box.    Main body (1)    Pull plate (4)    Sliding blocks (21)    Anti-sliding buckle openings (22)    Sliding way (31)
NOVELTY - The structure has a super capacitor set whose capacitors (2) are connected in series by a Ji-shaped link bank (3), and a printed circuit board mounted in a chassis (1). Two fin plates are arranged with through holes, respectively. The capacitor and the line bank are connected by a bolt with good conductivity.    USE - Super capacitor module structure for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor and the line bank are connected by a bolt with good conductivity. The structure is simple and rational, safe and reliable to work and convenient to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a super capacitor module structure.    Chassis (1)    Super capacitor set whose capacitors (2)    Ji-shaped link bank (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a fixed structure provided with a fixed component that is equipped with a fixing part, a location part and a connecting part, where the fixed component is made by processing an elastic gasket. An elastic component is sleeved in the location part, where an end of the elastic component is placed against the fixing part. A screw rod fixes fuel cells, and passes through the elastic component to connect with the connecting part, where the connecting part is provided with multiple screw teeth. A terminal of the elastic component is placed opposite to a clamping component.    USE - Device for fixing multiple fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed structure provides support to the elastic component in a better way. The device tightly fixes the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a device that fixes multiple fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The device has a spring buffering device, a route limiting device and a route amplifying lever device which are installed between a vehicle cage frame and a wheel shaft frame. A pawl (5) of a ratchet device is engaged with a ratchet gear for alternatively pushing a ratchet-gear transmission wheel (6) to rotate. A power transmission wheel rotates a power transmission shaft, where electric energy is stored in a vehicle battery for driving a driven motor to operate through a driven motor control device.    USE - Vehicle's gravity kinetic energy using device.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes one pawl to be completely engaged with the ratchet gear to effectively reduce the idling stopping distance of the ratchet gear and the idling angle of the ratchet-gear wheel. The ratchet device utilizes the bath lubrication for effectively lubricating the rotation component of the ratchet device and effectively controlling the noise. The route limiting device effectively limits the corresponding position between the vehicle shaft frame and the vehicle cage frame, and the maximal and minimal distance between two frames so as to ensure the normal operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle's gravity kinetic energy using device.    Crossed rack (1)    Pawl (5)    Ratchet-gear transmission wheel (6)    Route amplifying lever long arm support point (27)    Ratchet-gear oil injecting port (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body provided with wind and solar generators that are connected with a circuit system. The wind generator with a wind generating device is provided with a wind power device (1), which is located on a tail part of the electric vehicle. A spare storage battery is connected with a conductor (2). The solar generator is provided with a solar generating device and a solar heat collector that is arranged on top part of the electric vehicle. The wind power device is connected with a transformer (4).    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes wind energy and solar energy that are inexhaustible, and is not influenced by external factors, can combine the wind generator with the solar generator to form double insurance. The power supplies of the wind generator and the solar generator are stable, so that continuous power supply for 24 hours can be realized, and the normal work of the vehicle can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle.    Wind power device (1)    Conductor (2)    Transformer (4)
NOVELTY - The plate has a mounting hole and a through-flow hole formed on a plate body. A surface of the plate body is provided with a runner groove. Thickness of the plate body is 0.7 to 1.2mm. Thickness of a groove bottom part of the runner groove is 0.4 to 0.3mm. Density of the plate body is more than 1.90 grams per cm.    USE - Ultra thin graphite polar plate for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has resistivity property less than 12 microhms and air-tight property under 1kilograms negative pressure. The plate has high strength and shore hardness value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an ultra thin graphite polar plate.
NOVELTY - The unit has a control unit coupled with a voltage detection circuit for receiving a voltage detection signal generated by the voltage detection circuit. A switching unit switches a voltage output end of a super capacitor to transmit a super capacitor voltage value to a constant voltage control circuit via a step up return circuit end when the super capacitor voltage value output by the voltage output end of the super capacitor is not smaller than a reference voltage. The switching unit provides a vehicular circuit load after being stabilized by the constant voltage control circuit.    USE - Vehicular power supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicular power supply unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a current collector (14) provided with a rib (14b), and a zinc ball (20) equipped in the rib. A partitioning plate (14a) divides an accommodation space for managing electron generated in a cathode bag (10). A vibrator (18) is equipped in a lever of a case (16) for generating acoustic vibration. A wing is equipped at a lower side of another cathode bag.    USE - Zinc-air fuel-cell reaction cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high working efficiency and current collecting ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a zinc-air fuel-cell reaction cell structure.    Cathode bag (10)    Current collector (14)    Partitioning plate (14a)    Rib (14b)    Case (16)    Vibrator (18)    Zinc ball (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has an annular protrusion (130) formed in a terminal (100) that is protruded between flange parts (110, 120). A groove portion (140) is formed between one of the flange parts and the annular protrusion of the terminal. Another groove portion (150) is formed between the other flange part and the annular protrusion. The terminal is made of lead, arsenic or antimony, and combined with a cover of the battery.    USE - Battery for a vehicle terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases junction area between the terminal and the cover, and improves coherence between the cover and the terminal. The battery prevents leakage of gas through the combining portion of the terminal and the cover. The battery is formed with multiple protrusions and multiple saw tooth shaped projections on an outer side surface of the terminal such that the torque of the terminal is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery for a vehicle terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Terminal (100)    Flange parts (110, 120)    Protrusions (111, 112)    Annular protrusion (130)    Groove portions (140, 150)
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group-containing fluororesin contains primary polymer chain and secondary polymer chain connected with the primary polymer chain. The primary chain is alkali fluoride-containing polymer chain (I).    USE - Sulfonic acid group-containing fluororesin is used for producing ion-exchange film (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group-containing fluororesin contains primary polymer chain and secondary polymer chain connected with the primary polymer chain. The primary chain is alkali fluoride-containing polymer chain of formula (I).    R=-CF3, -C2F5, -C3F7, -OCF3, -OC2F5 or -OC3F7;    x-z=1-10000;    x/(x+y+z)=45-85 mol%;    y/(x+y+z)=10-45 mol%;    z/(x+y+z)=0.1-10 mol%;and    n=1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of sulfonic acid group-containing fluororesin, which involves carrying out free-radical polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene derivative and styrene in presence of dispersing agent, solvent and initiator, and sulfonating obtained copolymer at 20-80 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Proposed module comprises housing with fuel distribution chamber mounted on the base. Said base houses oxidiser gas feed chamber. Said housing accommodates tubular single electrically-connected cells, cathode terminals surrounded by current collectors. Cathode current terminal is tightly connected with tubular single cell by sleeve. Current terminal lower part is pressed to electric bus that connects cathode current terminal with anode current collector of adjacent single cell. Cathode current terminals represents a bar, or a tube with blanked off top end and holes in lateral surface. Tubular single cells represent tubes.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced electrical losses inside module, higher structural strength and longer life. 4 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention relates to electric motor car and can be used in designing the latter. Proposed electric motor car comprises body, running gear with suspension, storage battery, traction motors with wheel-hub drives and control mechanisms. Electric motor car accommodates DC motor drive connected to storage batteries and arranged on back-gear housing that accommodates driven shaft coupled with motor drive shaft and supporting movable disks with magnets. Several stationary disks are secured inside said housing, their number complying with that of movable disks. Stationary disk faces accommodate magnets secured thereon and having their like poles facing movable disks magnets. All magnets are mounted at an angle to their appropriate face surfaces. Stationary protective disks made from ferrous alloy and having through radial slots are secured between movable and stationary disks. Reduction gear driven shaft is coupled with DC generator with its output is connected via control mechanisms with traction motors and storage batteries.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Economic use of storage batteries, increased car millieage. 1 cl, 14 dwg
NOVELTY - The installation has a fuel cell (PAC) exhausting heat through a fuel cell exchanger (EPAC), a condensing boiler (CHDR) for evacuating force of combustion gas, and a heating installation for heating rooms or premises. A domestic supply water tank (BACS) contains domestic supply water, and the fuel cell exchanger adds calories through a secondary recovery circuit (CRS) to a primary exchanger of a lower part of the water tank. A secondary heating circuit (CSDG) of the tank is branched on an auxiliary exchanger (EXADR) of the boiler.    USE - Co-generation installation for an individual house.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell exchanger adds calories through the secondary recovery circuit to the primary exchanger of the lower part of the water tank, and the secondary heating circuit of the tank is branched on the auxiliary exchanger of the boiler, thus permitting the secondary heating circuit to heat the heat transfer liquid and to add supplementary calories to the tank, and hence extracting excess calories provoking from the fuel cell exchanger to avoid rise in temperature for avoiding overheating of the fuel cell exchanger. The installation permits cold processing in the fuel cell exchanger to optimize recovery and transfer of the calories.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a co-generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a co-generation installation with a heating part.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Domestic supply water tank (BACS)    Condensing boiler (CHDR)    Secondary recovery circuit (CRS)    Secondary heating circuit (CSDG)    Fuel cell exchanger (EPAC)    Auxiliary exchanger (EXADR)    Fuel cell (PAC)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a thermoelectric module (2) provided with an exhaust gas heat exchanger (3) and a coolant heat exchanger (4) that are arranged in a sandwich-like manner. The exchangers are designed as flat tubes. Flat sides (9, 13) of the exchangers are connected by lateral wall sections (10, 20) of the exchangers. Side walls (15) of the exchangers are fastened to the lateral wall sections. The side walls absorb the clamping forces for compressing the exchangers. The thermoelectric module is laterally sealed by the side walls.    USE - Thermoelectric generator unit for use in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle to generate electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The side walls of the exhaust gas heat exchanger and the coolant heat exchanger absorb the clamping forces of the exchangers in an uniform and permanent manner with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermoelectric generator unit in an installed condition.    Thermoelectric generator unit (1)    Thermoelectric module (2)    Exhaust gas heat exchanger (3)    Coolant heat exchanger (4)    Flat sides of exchangers (9, 13)    Lateral wall sections (10, 20)    Side walls of exchangers (15)
NOVELTY - Electroactive material comprises a carbon phase; and at least a metal phase (I), where the carbon phase and metal phase substantially form co-continuous phase domains, and the maximum average distance between two adjacent domains of identical phases is maximum 10 nu m.    USE - The electroactive material is useful in an anode of lithium ion cell, preferably lithium ion secondary cell (claimed), which is useful in an automotive sector.    ADVANTAGE - The electroactive material provides lithium ion secondary cell with high specific capacity, cycling stability, durability, high reliability, efficiency, self-dischargeability and mechanical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electroactive material comprises a carbon phase; and at least one metal phase of formula (MOx) (I), where the carbon and metal phase substantially form co-continuous phase domains, and the maximum average distance between two adjacent domains of identical phases is maximum 10 nu m.    M = a metal or semimetal, preferably B, Al, Si or Ti, where 90 mol.% of M contains Si;    x = 0 to less than or equal to k/2; and    k = maximum valency of the metal or semimetal, preferably 0-2.
NOVELTY - A raw material has a steel plate (4), and a plating layer (10) comprising a nickel layer (6) and a copper-nickel layer (5) arranged between nickel layer and steel plate.    USE - Raw material is used for metallic-sheath case of secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile device, electrically driven motor vehicles e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid car, domestic appliances, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is stably and economically manufactured using the raw material. The elution of iron ion from metallic sheath case during aging process is suppressed. The fall of battery voltage by precipitation of iron on surface of negative electrode during charging/discharging is prevented, and efficiency of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metallic-sheath case;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of raw material for metallic-sheath case.    Steel plate (4)    Copper-nickel layer (5)    Nickel layer (6)    Plating layer (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode material consists of metal (5) produced by thermal decomposition and/or reduction from a metal source compound (2), precipitated on an active material (1).    USE - Electrode material is used in active-material paste of wet-type or all-solid type lithium ion secondary batteries (both claimed) used in motor vehicles and electric vehicles e.g. hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has high conductivity, and economically provides safe secondary batteries having excellent input/output characteristics and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) active-material paste obtained by mixing and dispersing the electrode material and a vehicle; and    (2) manufacture of electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the metal-particle precipitation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Active material (1)    Metal source compound (2)    Active material particle (3)    Metal source compound particle (4)    Metal (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-body structure (12) has a fuel cell stack (16) accommodated in the frame provided with a panel, placed in the center tunnel (15) provided between driver's seat (13) and front passenger's seat (14) along vehicle front direction, for generating electricity by hydrogen and oxygen of fuel in the center tunnel. The width of the center tunnel ahead from the driver's seat and front passenger's seat is set to be more than the width of the center portion provided between driver's seat and front passenger's seat.    USE - Vehicle-body structure of fuel-cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - A vehicle-body structure that ensures mounting of large-sized fuel cell stack in a car of reduced size or width can be easily obtained at low cost, while preventing deformation of vehicle front portion by collision, suppressing interference between dashboard and fuel cell stack, and between frame and fuel cell stack, and absorbing impact produced in the frame in which the fuel cell stack is mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the vehicle-body structure of fuel-cell vehicle.    Vehicle-body structure (12)    Driver's seat (13)    Front passenger's seat (14)    Center tunnel (15)    Fuel cell stack (16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle chassis structure (12) has a stack (16) that is provided before a dash-board lowering portion (55) placed facing the driver's seat and passenger seat. A broad portion (48) of center tunnel (15) accommodates the stack before the driver's seat and passenger seat. A tunnel width changing portion (52) placed adjacent to broad portion reduces the width of center tunnel gradually with the width of broad portion. An impact-absorbing portion (61) of tunnel width changing portion absorbs the impact of stack retreated by the protrusion.    USE - Vehicle chassis structure for small-sized fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tunnel width changing portion is placed adjacent to broad portion for gradually reducing the width of center tunnel with the width of broad portion, the distance from driver's seat and passenger seat can be reduced so that the width and size of fuel cell vehicle can be reduced. The damage of stack can be prevented and the fracture of floor panel can be suppressed, since the impact of stack is absorbed by the impact absorbing portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the center tunnel and dash-board panel provided in vehicle chassis structure of fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle chassis structure (12)    Center tunnel (15)    Stack (16)    Broad portion (48)    Tunnel width changing portion (52)    Dash-board lowering portion (55)    Impact-absorbing portion (61)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (26A) has a case with a rear-end surface (42A) that regulates the front end of the step space of a seat. The one side of the upper end of rear-end surface is back located with respect to the lower end. A fuel gas piping (36A), a pneumatic piping (32A) and a cooling water piping (34A) are positioned in the portion between the rear-end surfaces of the fuel cell case and the fuel cell stack (30A).    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The back row seat passenger's step space can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the rear portion of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (26A)    Fuel cell stack (30A)    Pneumatic piping (32A)    Cooling water piping (34A)    Fuel gas piping (36A)    Rear-end surface (42A)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has an epicyclic gear (14) with sun gear (15) connected with drive shaft (4) connecting engine (2) and driving wheel (3). A carrier (18) is connected with a motor (11) and a ring gear (16) is connected with a flywheel (13).    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational energy of flywheel can be stored through epicyclic gear at the time of driving operation and the structure of the hybrid vehicle can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive system of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (2)    Driving wheel (3)    Drive shaft (4)    Motor (11)    Flywheel (13)    Epicyclic gear (14)    Sun gear (15)    Ring gear (16)    Carrier (18)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (1) has a flowmeter (15) which acquires the actual value of the flow volume of a gaseous-phase coolant separated by a gas-liquid separator (3). An ECU (16) calculates the predicted value of the flow volume of the gaseous-phase coolant based on the item of a coolant which passes through a water jacket (2). The ECU compares the predicted value and actual value, and determines an engine cooling state based on the comparison result.    USE - Cooling device for engine.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids excessive supplying of coolant to the engine due to misidentified reduction of the measured value of the gaseous-phase coolant caused by leakage which leads to insufficiency of the amount of heat recovery, thus engine temperature can be maintained. Can effectively judge whether engine cooling is being performed by estimating the flow volume of the gaseous-phase coolant which has absorbed and vaporized engine heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an engine with cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text). (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling device (1)    Water jacket (2)    Gas-liquid separator (3)    Flowmeter (15)    ECU (16)
NOVELTY - The heat exchangers (4,5) are located between interruption unit (40) and heat source equipment (3). A warm water circulation path (16) is arranged to return the warm water heated by heat source equipment to a heat-source water supply path (7). A hot water supply path (17) is branched from warm water circulation path, and bypass water supply path (15) is opened and closed by interruption unit (41). The heat-source water supply path is closed while opening the bypass water supply path, when preset amount of warm water is not accumulated in a hot water storage tank (2).    USE - Hot-water storing type apparatus for supplying hot water produced during generation of electric power by fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hot water produced during the generation of electric power using the fuel cell can be supplied effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hot water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (2)    Heat source equipment (3)    Heat exchangers (4,5)    Heat-source water supply path (7)    Bypass water supply path (15)    Warm water circulation path (16)    Hot water supply path (17)    Water supply path interruption unit (40)    Bypass water supply path interruption unit (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating impedance of battery from electric current value of the battery when discharging battery with a predetermined discharge pattern (10) and a response voltage. The predetermined discharge pattern is formed so that response voltage during discharge operation is set to be constant.    USE - Method for estimating deterioration degree or discharge capability of battery used in power supply system (claimed). Can also be used in battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Estimation of deterioration degree or discharge capability of battery used in power supply system can be easily achieved at high precision using impedance of the battery, while reducing transient change of response voltage by repetition discharge operation, and ensuring stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the discharge pattern used in estimating deterioration degree or discharge capability of battery used in power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge pattern (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting value of current supplied to the load mounted in vehicle. The duration in which the voltage of battery is low is determined based on the detected current. The change in voltage value is detected after the duration is passed. The change in the voltage value is substituted in linear equation, based on the detected electric current value and rated capacity of the battery, for determining time-sequential voltage value of the battery.    USE - Method for predicting voltage of battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery can be determined with small difference error and the load can be controlled easily before the voltage of the battery falls below a minimum value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply apparatus for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has contact elements with a heat transfer surface for establishing a thermal connection. The contact elements comprise two regions that exhibit two different heat conductivities, respectively and are arranged next to each other with respect to the heat transfer surface. Recesses are formed in contact surfaces of the contact elements, and the two regions comprise two materials that exhibit two different contact resistances, respectively. The contact elements are designed as heat guidance foils (104a, 104b).    USE - Device for thermal connection of an energy storage i.e. battery cell, and a heat sink to a cooling plate of an energy storage device (all claimed) in a hybrid electrical vehicle. Can also be used for a galvanic cell e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride battery, super cap and double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The contact elements comprise the two regions that exhibit two different heat conductivities, respectively, where the two regions are arranged next to each other with respect to the heat transfer surface, thus ensuring maximum temperature difference at the surface of the battery. The battery cells are cooled uniformly, thus ensuring optimal operation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for thermal connection of an energy storage.    Energy storage (102)    Heat guidance foils (104a, 104b)    Cooling plate (106)    Base point (110)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises a hexagonal carbon structure formed into tubes or nanotubes with indefinite length. An outer wall of the nanotube is made of a lithium intercalated carbon hexagonal structure, and an inner tube is made of pure carbon hexagonal structure.    USE - An electrical storage cell used to provide power for electricity powered vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage cell has a very high electrical capacitance. It has a very high power storage/weight ratio, charges in minutes with no adverse consequences, maintains safe long term storage of electric power, and slowly releases this power under controlled circumstances.
NOVELTY - A composite comprises material (1) chosen from metals and metalloids capable of alloying with lithium, material (2) chosen from metals which are not capable of alloying with lithium, compound containing metals, and compound containing metals and metalloids capable of irreversibly alloying with lithium, and material (3). The content of material (3) is 10-10000 ppm with respect to total content of the composite. The material (3) is metal(s) having high electrical conductivity than that of the material (2).    USE - Composite is used for electrode active material for secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for portable devices, notebook personal computer, and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using composite has excellent cycle characteristics, electrical conductivity, and charging and discharging capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of electrode active material.    Materials (1-3)    Core (10)    Carbon layer (20)
NOVELTY - The gearbox has a ferromagnetic element (112) having several spaced teeth (114), and a ferromagnetic element (116) having several spaced discrete ferromagnetic poles (118). A ferromagnetic element (120) is arranged within the ferromagnetic element (116). The number of teeth on ferromagnetic element (112) is being different to the number of poles on ferromagnetic element (116). The ferromagnetic element (120) is provided with an electromagnet (122) and a modulation unit (124) to modulate current supplied to electromagnet (122) to produce a rotating magnetic field.    USE - Magnetic harmonic gearbox for use with wind turbine, water turbine and tidal turbine (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of the electrical current supplied to the electromagnet is varied in order to vary the speed of rotation of the rotating magnetic field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating magnetic harmonic gearbox.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the magnetic harmonic gearbox.    Ferromagnetic element (112)    Spaced teeth (114)    Spaced discrete ferromagnetic poles (118)    Electromagnet (122)    Modulation unit (124)
NOVELTY - The member is made of polybutylene terephthalate or glass fiber, and is equipped with an input/output terminal unit.    USE - Case member for a battery pack of a vehicle (claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The member avoids power leakage phenomenon through the input/output terminal unit. The output characteristic is improved during charging/discharging of high humidity condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Stack cells (10)    Side covers (21, 22)    Stack cell sides part and terminal units (31, 32)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine (126) coupled to a cooling fan (120), and rotating the fan. The turbine receives power from the fan, when the fan is operated in a mode. The turbine generates electrical power from the power received from the fan. An electronic control unit (ECU) selectively engages the turbine in response to a signal from a temperature sensor (124). A sensor is coupled to the ECU. A power relay module (130) transfers the electrical power from a power source (140) to the turbine. The ECU operates the power relay module for providing power to an electrical system (128).    USE - System for generating electrical power for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings), in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The system can generate electrical power from the cooling fan in cost effective manner without reducing fuel efficiency of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating power for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle comprising an electrical power generation system.    Cooling fan (120)    Temperature sensor (124)    Turbine (126)    Electrical system (128)    Power relay module (130)    Power source (140)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has ground fault detecting system with a insulation resistance detector (51) that detects the insulation resistance of a fuel cell (14) with respect to grounded region. Insulation resistance detector (52) detects insulation resistance of a battery (12) with respect to grounded region. A ground fault judging unit (39) compares detected insulation resistance and threshold value, and determines the generation of ground fault state if either one of the detected insulation resistances is smaller than the threshold value.    USE - Electric vehicle with ground-fault detecting system.    ADVANTAGE - Two insulation resistance detectors can reliably and accurately detect the insulation resistance of fuel cell and battery. Ground fault of fuel cell and battery can be detected based on comparison of insulation resistances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle with ground fault detecting system.    Electric vehicle (10)    Battery (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Ground fault judging unit (39)    Insulation resistance detectors (51,52)
NOVELTY - Battery module comprises: (a) a base device having a positive plate and a negative plate spaced from the positive plate; (b) parallel-connected battery groups disposed between the positive and negative plates, each of the battery groups have unit cells connected in series; and (c) protecting circuit groups connected with the battery groups, each of the protecting circuit groups have connecting terminals, and the positive pole and the negative pole of each of the unit cells of the battery group are connected with the corresponding connecting terminals of the protecting circuit group.    USE - The battery module is useful in a hybrid automobile for combining a motor to reduce environmental pollution and oil consumption.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has an improved structure for electrically connecting unit cells. The battery group and unit cell that are out of order can be timely detected by the protecting circuit group to ensure the reliability and product life of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.    Base device (10)    Rectangular positive plate (11)    Negative plate (12)    Cylindrical positive connecting portion (13)    Cylindrical negative connecting portion (14)    Battery groups (20)    Unit cells (21)
NOVELTY - Battery module comprises: (a) battery cells; (b) a casing in which the battery cells are housed; (c) conductive members that electrically connect the battery cells; and (d) a voltage detection conductor that detects voltages at each of the battery cells, where the casing comprises a pair of resin side plates that sandwich and support the battery cells from both sides; and the voltage detection conductor is formed in a predetermined shape and integrated with the side plates.    USE - The battery module is useful as an on-vehicle power source system for electric vehicles including train vehicles such as hybrid trains, public transport vehicles such as buses, freight vehicles such as trucks, and work vehicles such as battery forklift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Wiring operations of lead wires are not required, so that the voltage detection conductor to detect voltage at a capacitor can be provided with ease.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery device comprising: (a) the battery module; and (b) a control device that is connected with the voltage detection conductor to detect voltages at the battery cells and controls stored charge at the battery cells.
NOVELTY - Making a fuel cell comprising a membrane electrode assembly comprising an ionically conductive member and an electrode, where the electrode has a surface area comprising a catalyst, and a flow field having serpentine flow paths facing the surface area, comprises: (a) dividing the surface area into an array of regions of the surface area; and (b) varying the catalyst loading in the regions to provide at least one of uniform current densities or uniform temperatures for the regions during fuel cell operation.    USE - The method is useful for making a fuel cell (claimed), which can be used as a power source for electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly comprising electrodes where the electrochemical activity may be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising: (a) a membrane electrode assembly comprising an ionically conductive member and an electrode, where the electrode has an active area comprising a catalyst; and (b) a flow field having flow paths facing the active area of the electrode; where the flow paths comprise turn areas, where catalyst loading in the active area facing the turn areas is increased relative to catalyst loading in the active area facing adjacent flow path areas.
NOVELTY - An aqueous solvent electrolyte solution within electrochemical cell, comprises dissociable ionic species transported through aqueous solvent between electrodes, where aqueous solvent possesses high electrolysis potential as well as high ionic conductivity and electrochemical reactions produce thermodynamically elevated energy state sufficient to yield energy storage and production device.    USE - Aqueous solvent electrolyte solution used for electrochemical energy storage and production device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous electrolyte solution utilizes safe, highly conductive and low cost solution; and utilizes lithium ion cell with electrodes of relatively high specific capacity and with aqueous electrolyte of moderately high voltage stability; and enables improved high rate charging at such higher voltages.
NOVELTY - Battery comprising battery cells, where each battery cell comprises: (a) an anode sheet; (b) a cathode sheet; (c) a separator situated between the anode sheet and the cathode sheet and electrically separating the anode sheet and the cathode sheet; and (d) a fuse dividing one of: (i) the anode sheet into separate areas; and (ii) the cathode sheet into separate areas.    USE - The battery is useful for an electrical system. It can be used in an electronic device such as a laptop computer or vehicle. The vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle and the battery provides power to an electric motor of the hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has internal fuse within individual cells of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Battery comprising battery cells, where each battery cell comprises: (a) an anode sheet; (b) a cathode sheet; (c) a separator situated between the anode sheet and the cathode sheet and electrically separating the anode sheet and the cathode sheet; and (d) a fuse dividing one of: (i) the anode sheet into separate areas, where the fuse electrically isolates the separate areas of the anode sheet in response to the fuse reaching a predefined threshold temperature or during thermal runaway; and (ii) the cathode sheet into separate areas, where the fuse electrically isolates the separate areas of the cathode sheet in response to the fuse reaching a predefined threshold temperature or during thermal runaway. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical system comprising: (a) an electronic device that requires electrical power for operation; and (b) a battery that provides electrical power to the electronic device, the battery comprising battery cells.
NOVELTY - Rechargeable battery module comprises: (a) two unit cells, each unit cell has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, and the unit cells overlap at their side surfaces; (b) a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal of different unit cells coupled to each other and facing each other; and (c) a conductive spacer interposed between the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the respective unit cells.    USE - The rechargeable battery module is useful as a power supply, for e.g., driving a motor in an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery has improved connection performance of a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal when the terminals are made of different materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rechargeable battery module comprises: (a) two unit cells, each unit cell has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, each unit cell has a side surface disposed cross-wise to one direction, and the unit cells overlap at their side surfaces; (b) a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, respectively, of different unit cells coupled to each other and facing each other; and (c) a conductive spacer interposed between the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the respective unit cells and electrically connecting the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal to each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery module.    Adjacent unit cells (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Cap plate (15)    Outer insulator (16)    Conductive spacer (20)    First member (41)    Second member (42)    Sealing valve (151)    Vent portion (152)
NOVELTY - A battery electronic control unit (ECU) (1) is used for obtaining a voltage index such as no load voltage and an electromotive force of a secondary battery (10). A unit is provided for obtaining a relationship between the voltage index and state of charge (SOC) reflecting current state of battery. A correction unit is used for correcting the relationship stored in storage unit using data obtained by statistically processing several relationships corresponding to amount of change in relationship, based on amount of change of obtained voltage index from initial state.    USE - Control device for secondary battery such as nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery of hybrid electric vehicle (claimed), uninterruptable power supply and personal computer. Can also be used in battery-driven electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Since the correction unit corrects relationship stored in storage unit using data obtained by statistically processing several relationships corresponding to amount of change in relationship, the SOC can be calculated with high precision using the corrected relationship, the battery can be controlled efficiently excessive discharging and charging can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for correcting map.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of hybrid electric vehicle.    Battery ECU (1)    Secondary battery (10)    Inverter (22)    Motor (26)    Relay unit (29)
NOVELTY - A polypropylene film is obtained by irradiating electron beam to stretched film formed using propylene homopolymer. The homopolymer has melt flow rate of 1-10 g/10 minutes at 230 degrees C and load of 2.16 kg specified according to ASTM D1238, pentad isotactic fraction of 94% or more measured by 13C nuclear magnetic resonance, ash content of 30 ppm or less obtained by completely burning in air, and chlorine content of 10 ppm or less measured by ion chromatography. The stretched film further contains crosslinking agent.    USE - Polypropylene film for film capacitors (claimed) used for motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The polypropylene film has low thermal contraction rate, and provides film capacitor having high dielectric breakdown voltage, high capacitance, reduced weight and high output characteristics.
NOVELTY - A lithium composite metal oxide raw material comprising transition metal element and lithium element in presence of inert melting agent comprising carbonate, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, hydroxide, molybdate and tungstate of metal (M) is baked, to obtain layered structure lithium composite metal oxide. The molar ratio of the content lithium element with respect to content of transition metal element is 1-2.    USE - Manufacture of layered structure lithium composite metal oxide used for active material for positive electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the positive electrode active material has high output characteristics, capacitance and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium composite metal oxide raw material comprising transition metal element and lithium element in presence of inert melting agent comprising carbonate, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, hydroxide, molybdate and tungstate of metal (M) is baked, to obtain layered structure lithium composite metal oxide. The molar ratio of the content lithium element with respect to content of transition metal element is 1-2.    M=sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, calcium, magnesium, strontium or barium.
NOVELTY - A lithium composite metal oxide contains lithium-manganese- nickel-iron complex.    USE - Lithium composite metal oxide is used for positive electrode active material for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium composite metal oxide provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary having high discharge capacity, output and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium composite metal oxide has compositional formula: Lix(Mn1-y-z-dNiyFezMd)O2.    M=aluminum, magnesium, titanium, calcium, copper, zinc, cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, silicon, indium, tin and/or vanadium;    x=0.9-1.3;    y=0.3-0.7;and    z,d=more than 0 and 0.1 or less.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having positive electrode containing active material comprising lithium composite metal oxide.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material contains carbon material (a) and carbon material (b). The carbon material (a) is multilayered carbon material containing amorphous carbon which covers the surface of graphite particles having average circularity of 0.9 or more. The carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) each have face distance (d002) of 3.37 Angstrom or less measured by X-ray wide-angle diffraction method, crystallite size (Lc) of 900 Angstrom or more, and tap density of 0.8 g/cm3 or more. The Raman value of carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) is 0.25-0.6 and 0.2-0.5, respectively.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, electric vehicles, mobile communication device, portable camera and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics and rapid charge and discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material contains carbon material (a) and carbon material (b). The carbon material (a) is multilayered carbon material containing amorphous carbon which covers the surface of graphite particles having average circularity of 0.9 or more, calculated by flow-type particle analysis meter. The carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) each have face distance (d002) of 3.37 Angstrom or less measured by X-ray wide-angle diffraction method, crystallite size (Lc) of 900 Angstrom or more, and tap density of 0.8 g/cm3 or more. The Raman (R) value (peak intensity ratio of 1360 cm-1 vicinity with respect to peak intensity of 1580 cm-1 vicinity) in an argon-ion-laser Raman spectrum of carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) is 0.25-0.6 and 0.2-0.5, respectively. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material contains carbon material (a) and carbon material (b). The carbon material (a) is multilayered carbon material containing amorphous carbon which covers the surface of graphite particles. The carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) each have face distance (d002) of 3.37 Angstrom or less measured by X-ray wide-angle diffraction method, crystallite size (Lc) of 900 Angstrom or more, and tap density of 0.8 g/cm3 or more. The Raman (R) value of carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) is 0.25-0.6 and 0.11-0.2, respectively.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, electric vehicles, mobile communication device, portable camera and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics and rapid charge and discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material contains carbon material (a) and carbon material (b). The carbon material (a) is multilayered carbon material containing amorphous carbon which covers the surface of graphite particles. The carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) each have face distance (d002) of 3.37 Angstrom or less measured by X-ray wide-angle diffraction method, crystallite size (Lc) of 900 Angstrom or more, and tap density of 0.8 g/cm3 or more. The Raman (R) value (peak intensity ratio of 1360 cm-1 vicinity with respect to peak intensity of 1580 cm-1 vicinity) in an argon-ion-laser Raman spectrum of carbon material (a) and carbon material (b) is 0.25-0.6 and 0.11-0.2, respectively. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching electric isolation layers on a lateral area (1a) of non-accurate cylindrical cells (1) with selected layer thickness of an electric isolating jointing compound and thermal conducting i.e. thermosetting, jointing compound, where the non-accurate cylindrical cells include polygonal-shaped frontal projections (20a). The electric isolation layers are utilized as a contour adjustment between accurate molding half-shells accommodators (2a, 2b) and non-accurate molding cylindrical cells during jamming in a viscose state.    USE - Method for isolating jamming of non-accurate cylindrical cells for an electric drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric isolation layers are utilized as the contour adjustment between the accurate molding half-shells accommodators and the non-accurate molding cylindrical cells during jamming in viscose state, so that the accurate thickness of the electric isolation layers is utilized for isolating jamming of non-accurate cylindrical cells in simple and inexpensive manner, and thickness of the electric isolation layer does not exceed the maximum value. The method enhances mechanical strength and the electrical insulation and thermal conductivity- speed of the non-accurate cylindrical cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-accurate cylindrical cells jamming isolating arrangement including a block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of non-accurate cylindrical cells.    Cylindrical cells (1)    Lateral area (1a)    Half-shells accommodators (2a, 2b)    Groove (20)    Frontal projections (20a)
NOVELTY - The engine has a solar heat increase suspension bridge that is rotated in an inclined manner. A heat retention raise apparatus is compressed to increase the amount of electric power. The solar-heat increase suspension bridge accelerates liquid cadmium containing high temperature alloy at 1200 degrees along vertical downward direction. The solar-heat increase suspension bridge drives a heat retention mass turbine during generation of electric power.    USE - Energy-conservation cycles combination engine for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine adopts a gravity solar-power-generation storage battery that drives the motor vehicle with high efficiency without polluting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy-conservation cycles combination engine.    Output increasing unit (2d)    Bearing (80)    Thrust bearing (80a)    Coupling (80A)    Double counter-rotating magnetic friction power transmission device (84)
NOVELTY - A heat dissipation insulating material comprises 100-600 wt.% of heat conductive filler having particle size of 0.1-20 mu m and 0.01-50 wt.% of dispersing agent blended with respect to 100 wt.% of silicone resin binder. The composition has dielectric strength of more than 14 kV/mm at 10 kHz and breaking current of 10 mA, and viscosity of 0.05-3 Pa.second.    USE - Heat dissipation insulating material for heavy current inductor (claimed) mounted in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent heat dissipation characteristics and coating property. The thermosetting resin binder has high reactivity and excellent handleability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the heat dissipation insulating material, which involves uniformly dispersing the heat conductive filler in mixture of silicone resin binder and dispersing agent; and    (2) inductor, which is provided with the package comprising coil loaded with wound vertical flat conducting wire(s), and core formed using heat conductive raw material, coated with the heat dissipating insulation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacture of the heat dissipation insulating material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixing process (S1-S5)    Stirring process (S6)    Defoaming process (S7)    Dispersion process (S8)    Dip-coating process (S9,S10)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains titanium oxide compound having monoclinic crystal structure. The face distance of (001) plane of the crystal structure obtained by powder X-ray diffractometry using Copper K alpha -ray source is 6.22 Angstrom or more.    USE - Negative electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides battery having improved capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the negative electrode active material; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Electrode group (1)    Cladding material (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying carbon dioxide containing gas with respect to the second electrode provided in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. A predetermined voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for a predetermined timing, such that the second electrode becomes an electropositive potential on the basis of the first electrode.    USE - Control method of fuel cell system (claimed) used in motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the electrode by the carbon contained in the electrode can be suppressed, and the activity of an electrode catalyst can be improved, while reducing the consumption amount of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The reforming reaction unit and the combustion unit contained in the fuel cell are combined as a hydrogen supply device and carbon dioxide supply device, so that the device structure can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the control method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery has positive electrode having positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing transition metal oxide (I). The density of positive mix layer is 3.5 g/cm3 or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains sulfonic acid anhydride (II), sulfonate derivative (III), and/or dinitrile compound.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicles, and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has high capacity, durability and charging/discharging cycling characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery has positive electrode having positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing transition metal oxide of formula: LixM1yM2zO2 (I). The density of positive mix layer is 3.5 g/cm3 or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains sulfonic acid anhydride of formula: R1-S(=O)2-O-S(=O)2-R2 (II), sulfonate derivative of formula: R3-S(=O)2-O-R4 (III), and/or dinitrile compound.    M1=5 mol% or less of cobalt and/or nickel, optionally containing elements other than lithium, cobalt and nickel;    M2=manganese, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, germanium, niobium, aluminum and/or tin;    x=0.97-1.02;    y=0.55-1.02;    z=0.002-0.4;and    R1-R4=1-10C organic residue.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a photoelectric conversion portion with surface electrode (115) having mesh pattern, which is formed on the back surface electrode (111). A screening electrode (121) having a mesh pattern is overlapped with the surface electrode.    USE - Solar cell module mounted in roof of vehicle such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle, electric train and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved and the electromagnetic interference can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (100)    Back surface electrode (111)    Surface electrode (115)    Screening electrode (121)    Surface glass plate (122)
NOVELTY - Nanofiber structure comprises high orientation or high strength high modulus nanofiber whose surface fibers have average fiber diameter of 20-1000 nm.    USE - Nanofiber structure for textiles (claimed), regeneration medicine material, wearable electronics sensor, biochemical hazard defense filter, composite material, heat-resistant insulating material, actuator for lightweight vehicles, artificial muscle, disaster prevention material, garments for chemical substances, battery separator, sporting clothes, filter, capacitor for fuel cells, electrode material for secondary batteries, abrasive cloth for hard disks, wiping cloth and sound insulating material.    ADVANTAGE - Can be manufactured without using thermofusion and or organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a textile.
NOVELTY - A reversible air cell (C1) comprises piperidine as hydrogen storage medium (M1). The medium is used as cathode active substance, where proton exchange membrane is electrolyte, and air electrode is anode.    USE - A reversible air cell (C1) is used as portable and mobile power supply in electric automobile, electronic product and military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The cell (C1) improves specific capacity; is suitable for large-scale commercial application; can be manufactured as semi-closed cell, namely fuel side is closed, and air side is open; and overcomes safety problem caused by fully open fuel cell, thus improving practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a reversible air cell.
NOVELTY - A separator is obtained by laminating two or more fiber layers. The fiber layer is a synthetic fiber layer containing synthetic fiber and synthetic resin-based binder.    USE - Separator is used for electrical storage devices e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, polymer lithium secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and aluminum electrolytic capacitor (all claimed) for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Separator has excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, dimensional stability, ionic permeability, short-proof property, durability and low resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a radial type impeller (5) connected to a power generator (7). The power generator is connected to a battery (10). A current and/or voltage regulator (9) is provided between the power generator and the battery. A guide channel (2) includes an inlet with a guide, which guides flow to blades of the impeller. A concave side is fixed to an inlet opening (3) of the inlet. The guide channel extends in direction of movement of the vehicle. An opening (4) faces a rear side of the vehicle.    USE - Energy-saving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic energy of the flow is used to generate electricity, so that energy can be generated free of charge. The vehicle not withstanding the failure of the engine can be provided with electrical energy, so that adequate flow through the vehicle can be obtained. The vehicle can run even with insufficient flow of electrical energy. The kinetic energy of flow is optimal used around the impeller, thus increasing efficiency of energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Guide channel (2)    Inlet opening (3)    Opening (4)    Radial type impeller (5)    Power generator (7)    Current and/or voltage regulator (9)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves making uncured component to remain in a portion of gasket portion which contacts adjacent fuel cell in case of gasket molding of each fuel cell, so as to manufacture the fuel cell. The fuel cell which passed the electric power generation test performed at a temperature less than the temperature at which curing process of uncured component is started, is extracted. The extracted fuel cell is adhered with adjacent fuel cell and stacked where the vulcanized gasket portion adjoins by curing uncured component, and fuel cell module is manufactured.    USE - Manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of dissimilar material to the electrolytic membrane in each fuel cell can be prevented effectively. The quality of electric power generation performance can be confirmed before forming fuel cell module and the fuel cell which passed the performance test can be extracted, so that the fuel cell of electric power generation defect can be discovered earlier and the maintenance effort of extracting and exchanging the defective fuel cell out of the fuel cell stack can be eliminated. The fuel cell manufacturing efficiency can be improved by curing uncured component while performing electric power generation test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The automobile has external rotor alternating (AC) generators arranged on front and rear wheels and a wheel axle. Wheel rings on the front and rear wheels are equipped with rotor magnets of the generators. Stator coils of the generators are fixedly arranged on outer fixing sleeves of wheel axes of the front and rear wheels. End parts of the stator coils are connected with each other in parallel and connected with a charger. An output end of the charger is connected with a switch and a storage battery.    USE - Self-charging electrical automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has simple structure. The storage battery automatically charges while driving, thus improving endurance mileage of the automobile and saving energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a self-charging electrical automobile.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an accumulator (6) arranged in a bicycle body (1). A solar energy charging device is arranged on the bicycle body. The solar energy charging device is connected with the accumulator by a switch circuit (5) in the bicycle body. A bracket (2) is mounted on a tail part of the bicycle body. A solar energy cell plate (3) is mounted at the top of the bracket, and another solar energy cell plate (4) is glidingly mounted in the bracket. Two parallel sliding rails are mounted at the tail part of the bicycle body, and a connection rod connected with the sliding rails.    USE - Solar energy magnetic bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can switch solar energy to electric energy, and improve traveling distance. The bicycle can utilize solar energy, thus saving energy, time and force without pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy magnetic bicycle.    Bicycle body (1)    Bracket (2)    Solar energy cell plates (3, 4)    Switch circuit (5)    Accumulator (6)
NOVELTY - A magnesium-alloy anode (4) and an air cathode (5) made of copper and nickel are laminated on each other through non-watertight adhesive layer (6) containing manganese catalyst to form unit power generation structure. The unit power generation structures (1-3) are orderly stacked on each other and fixed by insulating fixing lead screw and fixing nut (11) to form the open magnesium-alloy fuel cell.    USE - Open type magnesium-alloy fuel cell for children toy and pipeline water leakage alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The safety during rainy season can be improved. The entertainability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Unit power generation structures (1-3)    Magnesium-alloy anode (4)    Air cathode (5)    Non-watertight adhesive layer (6)    Fixing nut (11)
NOVELTY - The hybrid dynamic thermal power generation system has a motor whose current input/output ends are connected to a vehicle-mounted storage battery. A power generator is connected to the vehicle-mounted storage battery. The input or output of the vehicle-mounted storage battery is controlled by a control unit based on output voltage of power generator. The motor is controlled to output dynamic force or to shut down based on the output voltage of the vehicle-mounted storage battery and driver command.    USE - Hybrid dynamic thermal power generation system used in car and other electrical device e.g. air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured hybrid dynamic thermal power generation system is designed easily so that electric power required for starting car and air conditioner is produced easily. Hence requirement of fuel is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid dynamic thermal power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Water is used as initial hydrogen source and hydrogen is continuously produced using green and continuable energy. The green and continuable energy is transformed into secondary energy for water decomposition. Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen, and oxygen is collected as by-product. Hydrogen is transformed into ammonia and stored as liquid ammonia. Ammonia is liquefied and stored. Hydrogen is supplied by on-site ammonia decomposition to the client terminal.    USE - Clean and continuous production of hydrogen for automobile fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method solves adverse effects of intensity variation of solar energy, wind energy, wave energy, and tide energy, which can be partially or completely stored as water level energy for continuously generating power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water is used as initial hydrogen source and hydrogen is continuously produced using green and continuable energy in an area enriched with water source and having easily available green and continuable energy. The green and continuable energy is transformed into secondary energy such as electricity and heat which can be used conveniently for water decomposition. Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen, and oxygen is collected as by-product. A water pump is driven to raise the water level in a storage reservoir for use at night or other poor green and continuable energy via surplus power when the green and continuable energy is enriched. Hydrogen is transformed into ammonia and stored as liquid ammonia. All the energy consumed in ammonia synthesis is obtained from the green and continuable energy. Ammonia is liquefied and stored. Hydrogen is supplied by on-site ammonia decomposition to the client terminal, where ammonia can be decomposed by common thermal catalysis and plasma catalysis method.
NOVELTY - The system has a variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbine (234) that is to be driven by exhaust gas from an engine (206). A generator (242) is coupled to the VTG turbine to produce electrical power for an electrical load (250). A controller increases the electrical power produced by the generator in response to a certain decrease in an electrical load voltage of the electrical load when the engine is at idle. The controller increases the electrical power by increasing an energy throughput of the exhaust gas through the VTG turbine.    USE - System for increasing electrical power of exhaust gas turbine generator system, in vehicle mounted apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system for increasing electrical output power of an exhaust gas turbine generator system can eliminate the need for a vehicle to have a crankshaft driven alternator or can allow for a vehicle to have a smaller crankcase driven alternator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for providing additional electrical power to electrical load while engine is at idle;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) apparatus for use in automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for increasing electrical power.    Engine (206)    Throttle actuator (212)    VTG turbine (234)    Generator (242)    Electrical load (250)
NOVELTY - The machine has several magnets (16) representing respective rotor pole of eight rotor poles. The magnets are positioned around circular configuration of a magnet holder (18). A stator (12) arranged radially outward from several magnets, includes several stator poles separated by slots. A concentrated winding within stator comprises non-overlapping phase which increases an active length of winding of stator. The number of rotor poles and a number of stator slots have a least common multiple of 36.    USE - Single stator electric machine for active suspension system, semi-active suspension system, electric power steering system, electromechanical braking system and for use as traction machine for hybrid propulsion system, fuel cell propulsion system and electrical propulsion system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The increase in number of poles in the electrical machine, generates sinusoidal back EMF, so that torque ripple is reduced. Since the concentrated winding has non-overlapping phase which increases the length of the winding, the overhang of winding with respect to stator pole is reduced and stator copper loss is minimized, so that the torque density and efficiency of electrical machine are improved and high torque-to-ampere ratio is ensured without affecting the thermal performance. The need for rotor core and integral formed shaft is eliminated, so that overall weight of electric machine is reduced and inertia of electric machine is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of single stator electric machine.    Stator (12)    Magnet (16)    Magnet holder (18)    Shaft (24)    Component (29)
NOVELTY - The no-flow underfill material is filled over a sacrificial carrier (38), a conductive layer, and a solder bump. A semiconductor die (34) is compressed into the no-flow underfill material. A interconnect structure is formed over the surface of the no-flow underfill material. Another sacrificial carrier is formed over another interconnect structure over another surface of the no-flow underfill material opposite the interconnect structure. The interconnect structure is electrically connected to the solder bump, the interconnect structure, and semiconductor die.    USE - Method of making semiconductor device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to make microcontroller, microprocessor, charged-coupled device (CCD), solar cell, and digital micro-mirror device (DMD) in entertainment, communication, power generation, network and computer fields, and military, aviation, automotive, industrial controller, and office equipment products.    ADVANTAGE - The z-direction interconnect is formed in no-flow underfill material to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor package.    Semiconductor die (34)    Sacrificial carrier (38)    Conductor leads (40)    Encapsulant (44)    Solder material (46)
NOVELTY - The DC-DC converter (3) has one DC power input-output circuit connected to capacitors (C1,C2) connected in series with respect to other DC power input-output circuit. The terminals (IN1,IN2) of DC power input-output circuit are connected to terminals of capacitors and terminals (OUT1,OUT2) of input-output circuit and capacitor by switches (SW1-SW4) respectively. A voltage detector detects the voltages across capacitors. A control circuit (7) calculates the difference between the detected voltages across the capacitors and controls duty ratio of the switching signals.    USE - Direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter for power supplying system (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control circuit calculates a difference between the detected voltages across the capacitors and controls duty ratio of the switching signals, the pulse durations for switch charging the capacitor having low voltage can be expanded and the pulse duration for switch charging the capacitor having high voltage can be shortened so that the unbalance in voltage between two capacitors can be corrected and the margin for unbalance in voltages between two capacitors can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supplying system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supplying system provided with DC-DC converter.    DC-DC converter (3)    Control circuit (7)    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Terminals of DC power input-output circuit (IN1,IN2,OUT1,OUT2)    Switches (SW1-SW4)
NOVELTY - The flexible current collecting fiber bunch (20) comprises current collecting fiber conductors (21) having an equal interval, and electrical wires (22) cascading the current collecting fiber conductors. Each of the current collecting fiber conductors has flexible portion (211) and rigid portion (212), which the portions are manufactured by different carbon fibers. The electrical wire has conductive segments and connecting segments, where each of the conductive segments is inserted into the rigid portion of each current collecting fiber conductors.    USE - The flexible current collecting fiber bunch is useful in a fuel cell structure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flexible current collecting fiber bunch lowers the pressure needed for a good contact and adds flexibility in the stack design, and has enhanced current collecting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flexible current collecting fiber bunch (20) comprises current collecting fiber conductors (21) having an equal interval, and electrical wires (22) cascading the current collecting fiber conductors. Each of the current collecting fiber conductors has flexible portion (211) and rigid portion (212), which the portions are manufactured by different carbon fibers. The electrical wire has conductive segments and connecting segments, where each of the conductive segments is inserted into the rigid portion of each current collecting fiber conductors and encapsulated by the current collecting fiber conductors separately. The conductive and connecting segments are equal in length, where the connecting segments are bundled. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a structural view of a first flexible current collecting fiber bunch.    Flexible current collecting fiber bunch (20)    Current collecting fiber conductors (21)    Electrical wire (22)    Flexible portion (211)    Rigid portion. (212)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode material comprises a lithium transition metal composite oxide containing manganese as a transition metal, and a metal fluoride and a lithium phosphate compound on a surface of the lithium transition metal composite oxide. A content of the metal fluoride and the lithium phosphate compound is 0.1-3 wt.% of the lithium transition metal composite oxide.    USE - The positive electrode material is useful for a lithium ion secondary battery, which is useful in a secondary battery module (claimed), and as power sources for small size equipment such as personal computers or portable equipment, electric cars and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material produces excellent temperature cycle characteristics, increased battery resistance, enhanced retention capacity and high energy density to the lithium ion secondary battery, extends operating life of the lithium battery, and can be easily and economically manufactured with high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) a secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a cross sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Negative electrode lead (5)    Positive electrode lead. (7)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (I) comprises: a positive electrode (11) including a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode (12) including a negative electrode active material; a separator (13); and a nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - (I) is useful as a power supply for driving portable electronic equipment such as cell phones, portable personal computers, and portable music players, and for power tools, hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high thermal stability, high output characteristics and excellent safety when overcharging and excellent charge and discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (I) comprises: a positive electrode including a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode including a negative electrode active material; a separator; and a nonaqueous electrolyte, where the positive electrode active material has lithium iron phosphate with an olivine crystal structure of formula (LixFePO4); the negative electrode active material has a carbon material with an operating potential of 0.3 V or less based on lithium of 10-30% depth of discharge at the time of discharging at 6 mA/cm2; and the nonaqueous electrolyte includes an alkoxybenzene derivative at 0.1-5% by mass.    x = 0-1.3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the device.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Rolled electrode assembly (14)    Insulting plates. (15)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode containing a lithium/manganese-containing oxide and a Fe-containing phosphorus compound having an olivine structure; a negative electrode containing a titanium-containing metal oxide into which lithium ions are inserted and from which lithium ions are extracted; and a non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - As a non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) useful in vehicles or electric trains (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved storage performance and charge/discharge cycle performance in a circumstance at greater than or equal to 60 degrees C; and has a high capacity and is superior in storage performance and cycle performance used in a circumstance e.g. car engine room at greater than or equal to 60 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode containing a lithium/manganese-containing oxide of formula LiaMnbMcOz and a Fe-containing phosphorus compound having an olivine structure; a negative electrode containing a titanium-containing metal oxide into which lithium ions are inserted and from which lithium ions are extracted; and a non-aqueous electrolyte.    M=Ni, Co, Al or F;    a=0-2.5;    b=0-1;    c=0-1;and    z=2-3.
NOVELTY - The motorcycle (10) has a one-way clutch provided between crankshaft and primary gear, which transmits power from crankshaft to primary gear while prohibiting power transmission from primary gear to crankshaft. A regenerative brake motor which enables braking of rear wheel (16) and conversion of torque of rear wheel to electric energy that is provided between the primary gear and drive shaft (51) of rear wheel.    USE - Motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fuel consumption without greatly changing the engine structure and feeling of operation by locating the regenerative brake motor between the primary gear and drive shaft of rear wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of the motorcycle.    Motorcycle (10)    Front wheel (12)    Engine (14)    Rear wheel (16)    Drive shaft (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining temperature difference between temperature (TBatt, max) at a primary measuring point of an energy storage unit i.e. battery cell (110), and reference temperature (Tref) at a secondary measuring point of the energy storage unit or a cooling unit (130). An adjusting variable is selected using the determined temperature difference. A control element (160) e.g. valve, is controlled by a regulation unit (150) using the selected adjusting variable, to regulate a flow of the cooling unit with a cooling agent (140), for regulation of the temperature of the storage unit.    USE - Method for regulation of temperature of an energy storage unit i.e. battery cell, for an electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid passenger car, and off highway vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control element is controlled by the regulation unit using the selected adjusting variable to regulate the flow of the cooling unit with the cooling agent, for regulation of the temperature of the energy storage unit, thus preventing damage of the energy storage unit, and hence increasing life span and efficiency of the energy storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for regulation of temperature of an energy storage unit    (2) a computer program comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for regulation of temperature of the energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for regulation of temperature of an energy storage unit.    Temperature at a primary measuring point of an energy storage unit (TBatt, max)    Reference temperature (Tref)    Battery cell (110)    Cooling unit (130)    Cooling agent (140)    Regulation unit (150)    Control element (160)
NOVELTY - The air flow utilization system has an air flow that is used partially or exclusively for drive, where the air flow is absorbed in a vehicle. The absorbed air flow is used over a generator (G) or electric generator for power generation.    USE - Air flow utilization system for production of energy in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air flow utilization system has an air flow that is used partially or exclusively for drive, where the air flow is absorbed in a vehicle, and thus ensures improved air flow utilization system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an electric vehicle.    Electric drive (E)    Generator (G)    Controlling computer (S)    Turbine (T)    Outlet opening (Y)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) provided with an anode chamber (3) and a cathode chamber (4), and a recirculation line (7) through which exhaust gas from the anode chamber is returned to an area in front of the anode chamber. A medium discharge unit is provided in an area of the recirculation line and/or the anode chamber. A valve device (13) is provided with a switchable flow path and an overflow path. The overflow path is designed as a separate line element at the switchable flow path of the valve device.    USE - Fuel cell system for producing electrical energy for an auxiliary drive of a transportation unit (claimed) e.g. passenger car, and transportation unit in water and air.    ADVANTAGE - The valve device is provided with the switchable flow path and the overflow path, thus discharging the medium from the area of the recirculation line and/or the anode chamber with few components at reduced cost in a safe and reliable manner, and ensuring simple, efficient and compact structure of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode chamber (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Recirculation line (7)    Valve device (13)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has pipelines designed as flat pipes for conveying heat dissipation medium e.g. coolant, water and air, to dissipate heat from the arrangement. Pipeline sections (51-1, 51-2, 52-1, 52-2) e.g. forward sections and return sections, are limited to each other, guided parallel to each other and thermally coupled with each other. The pipeline sections pass the heat dissipation medium in opposite directions during operation of the arrangement such that thermal effects of different temperatures of the heat dissipation medium in an area of the pipeline sections are compensated.    USE - Cooling arrangement for cooling storage cell modules of a storage cell arrangement for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle such as commercial vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pipeline sections pass the heat dissipation medium in the opposite directions during operation of the arrangement such that the thermal effects of different temperatures of the heat dissipation medium in the area of the pipeline sections are compensated, thus ensuring simple and reliable cooling of the storage cell arrangement in the vehicle, and preventing the local overheating of the storage cells of the storage cell arrangement to increase lifespan of the storage cell arrangement. The cooling arrangement is produced in a simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a cooling arrangement for cooling storage cell modules.    Cooling arrangement (1)    Storage cell modules (11-14)    Module receivers (21-24)    Distribution pipe (30)    Pipeline sections (51-1, 51-2, 52-1, 52-2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2), which has an anode chamber (3) and a cathode chamber (4). A recirculation line (7) is provided, through which exhaust gas is recirculated from the anode chamber in an area before the anode chamber. A media delivery device is provided in the recirculation line or the anode chamber. A medium is formed as a component (10) with a fixed opening (11) opposite an outlet area.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical drive energy in a vehicle on land, water or air (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The media delivery device is provided in the recirculation line or the anode chamber, where an agent is formed as component with a fixed opening opposite an outlet area, and hence ensures operating the fuel cell system in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode chamber (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Recirculation line (7)    Component (10)    Fixed opening (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a low-temperature fuel cell (2), which is operated with compressed air on the cathode side. Liquid separators (14,15) are arranged in a gas flow from or to the low-temperature fuel cell. A liquid is partially supplied to a side of a heat exchanger (17) from the liquid separators, where compressed air flows on the other side.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid is partially supplied to a side of a heat exchanger from the liquid separators, where compressed air flows on the other side, and hence ensures collecting the liquid in the liquid separator at various points of the fuel cell system in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Low-temperature fuel cell (2)    Cathode area (3)    Anode area (4)    Liquid separators (14,15)    Heat exchanger (17)
NOVELTY - Lithium nickel oxide compound (I) is new.    USE - (I) is useful as material for a cathode of a battery, which is a lithium-ion battery (all claimed). The battery is useful: to power a hybrid electric car; in cellular phones, laptop computers, portable devices, and portable digital music players.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides high energy and power density at low cost, (I) improves discharge properties over existing materials. (I) exhibits improved charge/discharge cycle properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium nickel oxide compound having structure of formula (Li2MxNi(0.5-x-y)Mn(1.5+y)O4) (I) is new.    M = transition metal, preferably chromium, copper, or cobalt;    x = 0.02-0.08; and    y = 0.05-0.25.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a material for a cathode of a battery, comprising (I).
NOVELTY - A silicon carbide hydrogen separation film is manufactured by forming layer which consists of precursor of ceramic on porous support body, dissolving formed precursor layer, making dissolved precursor layer permeate in pore, making diameter of pore small, and converting precursor in pore into silicon carbide.    USE - Manufacture of silicon carbide hydrogen separation film used for selectively permeating hydrogen used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can selectively control more pore diameters in small diameter which can be permeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of preparation method of silicon carbide film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Formation of precursor layer (101)    Dissolution of precursor layer (102)    Crosslinking and insolubilizing of precursor layer (103)    Baking of precursor layer (104)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a battery relay (22) arranged in electrical component line (20) between a battery (12) and an electrical component (30). A controller (26) closes an electrical component line if an ignition switch (24) is in on-mode. The controller opens the electrical component line when operation of an engine (16) is not detected at switching time of the ignition switch from off-mode to on-mode.    USE - Control apparatus of power supply system of working machine e.g. hydraulic shovel, crane and wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge time of battery can be reduced effectively and power supply system of working machine can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (10)    Battery (12)    Engine (16)    Electrical component line (20)    Battery relay (22)    Ignition switch (24)    Controller (26)    Electrical component (30)
NOVELTY - An arm driven by a motor (2) moves the solar cell board (1) mounted on the rooftop (34) of the vehicle (11) to a positioning surface between a horizontal state and a vertical state. A controller automatically controls the solar cell position by controlling the motor according to the output of a solar cell position detector.    USE - Foldable solar tracking solar cell mounted on rooftops of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle including passenger car, truck, bus, rail vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy can be acquired efficiently by the solar cell in the electric vehicle, by automatically controlling the solar cell position according to the output of the solar cell position detector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view showing the normal position of the solar cell board during start-up of the solar cell vehicle.    Solar cell board (1)    Motor (2)    Solar cell support plate (5)    Vehicle (11)    Vehicle rooftop (34)
NOVELTY - The system comprises shut-off valves (16,17), heat exchanger (4), and hot water storage tank (1) that are annularly connected sequentially through a heat recovery pipe (3). The heat exchanger recovers the exhausted heat of fuel cell (7). A pressure release valve (18) is provided in the heat recovery path (8) which opens when the pressure within the heat exchanger side of the switching valves exceeds a predetermined pressure.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure release valve is provided in the heat recovery path which opens when the pressure within the heat exchanger side of the switching valves exceeds a predetermined pressure, pressure rise in the heat recovery pipe is suppressed, thus the reliability and the safety of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery cogeneration system.    Hot water storage tank (1)    Heat recovery pipe (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Fuel cell (7)    Heat recovery path (8)    Shut-off valves (16,17)    Pressure release valve (18)
NOVELTY - A separator has a corrugated sheet (123) laminated on a flat plate (121). The recessed portion of one surface of corrugated sheet opposing the flat plate exists as gas flow path (125).    USE - Separator is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator reduces contact resistance between adjacent cells, and provides fuel cell stack having high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of separator.    Flat plate (121)    Corrugated sheet (123)    Gas flow path (125)    Rib (127)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has several batteries (102) and memory (106) that is arranged corresponding to batteries. The memory is provided with exterior portion that shields pair of electrodes in the batteries. The memory corresponding to the battery and the battery are integrally formed as a battery cell (101). The voltage and electric current detecting portion (103,104) detects voltage and current of the battery. The memory in the battery pack stores deterioration information based on detected voltages and electric currents.    USE - Battery pack used in electric power supply system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the memory stores deterioration information based on detected voltages and electric currents, even after the battery pack is dissembled, the deterioration information of the battery cell can be easily known.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery pack (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell (101)    Batteries (102)    Voltage detecting portion (103)    Electric current detecting portion (104)    Memory (106)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) has electrolyte layer (4), and fuel side electrode (2) to which fuel (AA) is supplied and oxygen side electrode (3) to which oxygen (BB) is supplied provided opposingly on both sides of the electrolyte layer. The electrolyte layer is anion-exchange membrane. The fuel side electrode contains cobalt and nickel. The fuel contains compound comprising hydrogen and/or nitrogen. The content of nickel in the fuel side electrode is 70 mol% or less with respect to the total content of cobalt and nickel.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. alkali-type fuel cell, phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for communication terminal e.g. mobile telephone and drive motor in motor vehicles and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel-supply component (5)    Fuel (AA)    Oxygen (BB)
NOVELTY - The kerosene reformer has a burner (1) for burning kerosene and a combustion cylinder (2) having a cylindrical shape and forming a combustion gas flow region (3). A reforming catalyst layer (4) having a cylindrical shape is disposed coaxially inside the combustion cylinder. A primary partition wall (5) having a cylindrical shape is disposed in the state of partitioning the combustion gas flow region and the reforming catalyst layer.    USE - Kerosene reformer for fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the kerosene reformer is reduced and the thermal efficiency of the reformer is improved by arranging the reforming catalyst layer inside the combustion cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the kerosene reformer.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Burner (1)    Combustion cylinder (2)    Combustion gas flow region (3)    Reforming catalyst layer (4)    Partition wall (5)
NOVELTY - The cell (11) has fuel gas channel (41) that is formed at upper surface of sandwiching portion (21) of separator (20) and covered by anode electrode (14). The fuel gas outlets (45) are formed around fuel gas channel and oxygen-containing gas channel (51) is formed at lower surface of sandwiching portion and covered by cathode electrode. The oxygen-containing gas outlets are formed around the oxygen-containing gas channel such that oxygen-containing gas outlets are formed at phases different from phases of fuel gas outlets along the thickness direction of separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The useless discharge of unused reactant gas and diffusion of oxygen-containing gas to the anode electrode and the diffusion of fuel gas to the cathode electrode are suppressed. The power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (11)    Anode electrode (14)    Separator (20)    Sandwiching portion (21)    Fuel gas channel (41)    Fuel gas outlets (45)    Oxygen-containing gas channel (51)
NOVELTY - The cathode and anode side reinforcement films (9,9') are formed between the exposure region (1a) of electrolytic membranes (1) and the cathode and anode side gas diffusion layers (4,4'). The portions of the reinforcement films are stacked on the cathode and anode side catalyst layers (2,2') and the stacking location is formed. An absorbing mechanism absorbs the bending of the plates in the area corresponding to the stacking location of the reinforcement films among the intermediate layers of a separator.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the fault contact-pressure region can be prevented even when the compressive force acts on the stacking location of the reinforcement films. The electric power generation region of the electrode structure is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Exposure region of electrolytic membrane (1a)    Cathode and anode side catalyst layers (2,2')    Cathode and anode side gas diffusion layers (4,4')    Cathode and anode side reinforcement films (9,9')
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a compressor (22) that compresses an oxidant gas. A fuel cell (102) receives the supply of oxidant gas from the compressor. A silencer (24) including a casing equipped with a lattice form or honey-comb form baffle plate, is provided in middle of piping supplying the oxidant gas from the compressor to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the silencer including casing equipped with lattice form or honey-comb form baffle plate, is provided in middle of piping supplying oxidant gas from compressor to fuel cell, the noise in the fuel cell system can be reduced and the heat of the oxidant gas in the fuel cell system can be reduced and utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (22)    Silencer (24)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Drive system (110)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery module formed by directly stacking multiple secondary batteries (30A-30D), has a spacer (43) that is formed between the flanges (32) of the secondary battery (30C). A thermistor (70) for measuring the temperature of secondary batteries (30B,30C) is guided by an insertion groove and inserted into a space (S) formed between the adjacent secondary batteries (30B,30C).    USE - Assembled battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermistor is inserted in the space provided in spacer and formed between the adjacent secondary batteries, the temperature of directly stacked adjacent secondary batteries can be measured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery unit inserted with the thermistor.    Secondary batteries (30A-30D)    Flange (32)    Spacer (43)    Thermistor (70)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an anode (24) and cathode (26) with regions (60,62) formed corresponding to the cooling medium flow path through which cooling medium is supplied. The reactive gas supply paths (42a,42b) are connected to anode and cathode for supplying reactive gas to the regions of anode and cathode. A flow regulating valve (64) is provided in a reactive gas supply path (42b) for adjusting flow volume of reactive gas flowing through the supply path based on electric power generating load of fuel cell.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric generating capacity is improved efficiently and range of electrochemical reaction performed by membrane electrode is expanded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)    Anode (24)    Cathode (26)    Reactive gas supply paths (42a,42b)    Regions of anode and cathode (60,62)    Flow regulating valve (64)
NOVELTY - The system has discharge pipe (46) to discharge gas from gas-liquid separator, after separation of gas and liquid such as water stored in tank (50). A pressure regulation valve (32) is provided in discharge pipe, to adjust pressure of fuel cell. An inlet tube (50a) is provided in downstream than the position where pressure regulation valve is provided, to introduce water stored in tank to discharge pipe. The water introduced into discharge pipe is atomized by mixed gas passing through discharge pipe interior, and atomized water is discharged from discharge pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in indoor-type commercial vehicle such as forklift truck. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water stored in the tank is atomized and discharged efficiently from the discharge pipe, without need for usage of the drainage pump, so that the structure of the system is simplified and the size of the system is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the connection unit of discharge pipe and inlet tube.    Pressure regulation valve (32)    Discharge pipe (46)    Through-hole (46d)    Tank (50)    Inlet tube (50a)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing lithium sulfide and phosphorus pentasulfide is subjected to amorphization process to obtain amorphous sulfide solid electrolyte material. The molar fraction of lithium sulfide in the raw material is 70-80%. The amorphous sulfide solid electrolyte material is heat-processed at 270-310 degrees C to obtain crystalline sulfide solid electrolyte material.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline sulfide solid electrolyte material (claimed) used for battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of crystalline sulfide solid electrolyte material having reduced hydrogen-sulfide generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of manufacture of the crystalline sulfide solid electrolyte material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has anode and cathode pole side separators (22,24) for clamping membrane electrode assembly (20) including anode and cathode pole side catalyst layers (12,16) and diffused layers (14,18). The reactive gas flow path is formed in diffused layer and separator for allowing passage of reactive gas. The alkali substance is arranged in the diffused layers and reactive gas flow path of the separators, for processing acid. The reactive gas flow path is formed between diffused layers and separators at porous structure layer.    USE - Fuel cell for use in mobile telephone, notebook type personal computer, power supply device for motor vehicle and domestic power supply device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali substance is arranged in anode and cathode pole side diffused layers and reactive gas flow path of anode and cathode pole side separators, for processing acid. Hence the mixing of hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid during electric power generation of fuel cell can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cathode pole side catalyst layers (12,16)    Diffused layers (14,18)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Anode pole side separator (22)    Cathode pole side separator (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (10) to detect temperature of component of fuel cell system. A summing unit (20) calculates index value of influence of temperature with respect to resin-made components in hydrogen tank (100) based on detected temperature and time during temperature detection, and integrates index value. A warning lamp (50) is used for indicating attainment of maintenance period with respect to driver, when calculated integration value (42) exceeds preset threshold-value (44) corresponding to lifetime of resin-made components.    USE - System for monitoring fuel cell mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attainment of maintenance-due period with respect to components such as seal component for fuel gas holder, can be notified to driver before generation of malfunction such as gas leakage by integrating and accumulating temperature and time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (10)    Summing unit (20)    Integration value (42)    Preset threshold-value (44)    Warning lamp (50)    Hydrogen tank (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel modifier (24) produces fuel gas after modifying raw fuel. A water reclaimer (27) discharges water content contained in exhaust gas in fuel modifier and exhaust gas from fuel cell (21). A heat exchanger (35) sets a heat-use installation to collect heat produced by electric power produced in fuel cell based on electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and reaction air. An air-cooled exhaust heat cooler (36) mixes and emits the external air after absorption of surplus heat which is not collected by heat exchanger and exhaust gas discharged from water reclaimer.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell power generating device that prevents production of white smoke from the exhaust gas, without reducing the cooling effect of surplus heat which is not collected by heat-use heat exchanger can be easily provided. Pressure loss of exhaust gas flowing through the flue can be easily reduced, and hence the internal pressure of fuel cell main structure or fuel modifier inside the housing can be increased, and malfunction produced by pressure loss of exhaust gas can be efficiently prevented. The dew condensation water produced inside the flue can be easily flowed down in the water reclaimer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air-cooled exhaust heat cooler is placed in the exterior side of housing (2) that accommodates fuel modifier, fuel cell, and water reclaimer, such that the air-cooled exhaust heat cooler is installed upwards than the water reclaimer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (2)    Fuel cell (21)    Fuel modifier (24)    Water reclaimer (27)    Heat exchanger (35)    Air-cooled exhaust heat cooler (36)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane (10) consists of catalyst layer (3) containing metal phosphate and electrolytic membrane (1) containing metal phosphate laminated successively on base material (7). The catalyst layer further contains phosphoric acid, catalyst and binder, and the electrolytic membrane further contains phosphoric acid and binder.    USE - Electrolytic membrane used for manufacturing membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane has excellent reproducibility, favorable moldability, film quality, high proton conductivity in non-humidification state and can be manufactured even in the absence of self-supporting film property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly during manufacture.    Electrolytic membranes (1,10)    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Base materials (6,7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a current collection board (52) equipped with a terminal (53) that protrudes through the inside of an end plate (50) in exterior of surface direction. The outer periphery of surface direction of the current collection board is enclosed by the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shearing stress applied to the seal portion of separator adjoining with the current collection board is prevented so that damage to the seal portion can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte electrode structure (20)    Separator (30B)    End plate (50)    Current collection board (52)    Terminal of current collection board (53)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction of oxidant gas and fuel gas, and supplies electric power to traction motor (34). The relays (35A,35B) connect or interrupt the path supplying electric power from fuel cell to traction motor. A diode (36) provided in traction motor side rather than relays, prevents inflow of electric current from traction motor to fuel cell. A voltage sensor (V) detects the voltages of fuel cell before and after connecting the fuel cell with traction motor, so as to determine the abnormality of diode.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, building, and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the diode provided in the electric power supply path for supplying electric power from fuel cell to traction motor, can be detected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Traction motor (34)    Relays (35A,35B)    Diode (36)    Voltage sensor (V)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has positive mix layer containing a positive electrode active material. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains additive chosen from vinyl ethylene carbonate, its derivative, vinylene carbonate and its derivative. The active material contains lithium-containing transition metal oxide having complex oxide of cobalt and/or nickel, manganese, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, germanium, niobium, aluminum and/or tin, and lithium.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has high capacitance, excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics, reliability and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has positive mix layer containing a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing transition metal oxide. The density of positive mix layer is 3.5 g/cm3 or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains additive (0.1-8 %mass) chosen from vinyl ethylene carbonate, its derivative, vinylene carbonate and its derivative. The lithium-containing transition metal oxide has compositional formula: LixM1yM2zO2, where M1 is transition metal element chosen from cobalt and nickel, M2 is metallic element chosen from manganese, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, germanium, niobium, aluminum and tin, x is 0.97 or more and less than 1.02, y is 0.55 or more and less than 1.02, and z is 0.002-0.4. The amount of metal element (M1) is 5 mol% or less.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming primary and secondary patterns by coating liquids containing respective electro conductive particle and electrode mixture (310) on coated surface. A unit layer is formed such that the patterns corresponding to shape of collector (311) and electrode mixture are combined. An electrode layer (31) having three-dimensional structure of electrode mixture and collector are formed by laminating unit layer along thickness direction.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance per unit volume of secondary battery is enlarged and the battery having excellent charge and discharge characteristic is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the negative electrode layer.    Negative electrode layer (31)    Electrode mixture (310)    Collector (311)    Linear structure (312a)    Intersection portion (312b)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system (1) has a fuel cell stack (12) comprising an exhaust port (14) that is arranged at a position higher than the height of water immersion path. An exhaust pipe (18) discharges exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust port of fuel cell stack to the exterior side of vehicle.    USE - Exhaust system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The backflow of exhaust gas from the exhaust pipe is prevented, since the exhaust port is arranged at the position higher than height of the water immersion path. The manufacturing cost of the exhaust system can be reduced, by using a simple arrangement. The corrosion resistance and waterproof property of the exhaust system can be improved, since the auxiliary machine such as valve and harness are accommodated in the waterproof case. The length of the bypass pipe can be reduced, without the need for rerouting the bypass pipe, since the bypass pipe is accommodated in the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the exhaust system for fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust system (1)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Exhaust port (14)    Pressure regulation valve (16)    Exhaust pipe (18)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises spinel structure including lithium manganate, and crystal grains. The active material has average primary particle diameter of 1-5 mu m and crystalline diameter of 500-1500 nm measured from powder X-ray diffraction pattern. The lattice strain value of crystal grains is 0.05x 10-3-0.9x 10-3. The ratio of median diameter with respect to diameter (Db) computed from Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area is 1-4. The diameter (Db) computed from Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area satisfies specific relation.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode of lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, video tape recorder, notebook computer, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent applicability, and provides lithium secondary battery with excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises spinel structure including lithium manganate, and crystal grains. The active material has average primary particle diameter of 1-5 mu m and crystalline diameter of 500-1500 nm measured from powder X-ray diffraction pattern. The lattice strain value of crystal grains is 0.05x 10-3-0.9x 10-3. The ratio of median diameter with respect to diameter (Db) computed from Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area is 1-4. The diameter (Db) computed from Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area satisfies relation of formula: Db=6/(dx S), where d is true density (g/cm3) of the active material powder, and S is Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area (m2/g). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which has electrode component including positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, and negative electrode containing negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The capacitor module (1) has a case (3) in which several capacitor elements (2) are accommodated. The resin (4) is filled along the surroundings of the capacitor elements. A clearance gap (11) is formed between the capacitor elements. An enclosure (5) is arranged in the clearance gap such that side walls (31) of the case are connected.    USE - Capacitor module of inverter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the capacitor module is increased by arranging the enclosure and generation of vibration can be prevented without increasing the number of components and performance of the capacitor module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor module (1)    Capacitor elements (2)    Case (3)    Resin (4)    Enclosure (5)    Clearance gap (11)    Side walls (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inverter and three arms. The electric charge stored in the inverter and capacitor (21) positioned between the grounds is consumed by the motor coil by starting the motor (40) in a harsh state of battery connection, and by turning ON the combination of upper side transistors (Tr1,Tr3,Tr5) and lower side transistors (Tr2,Tr4,Tr6).    USE - Motor control apparatus for vehicle system (claimed), for controlling motor e.g. permanent magnet motor of three-phase alternating current, of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for controlling motor of interior permanent magnet (IPM).    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge stored in the capacitor can be discharged without using the circuit for discharge resistance or adder for discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the motor control apparatus for vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Inverter (20)    Capacitor (21)    Control unit (30)    Motor (40)    Transistors (Tr1-Tr6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inverter (20) and three arms. The electric charge stored in the inverter and capacitor (21) positioned between the grounds is consumed by the motor coil by starting the motor (40) in a harsh state of battery connection, and by controlling ON and OFF of the upper side transistors (Tr1,Tr3,Tr5) and lower side transistors (Tr2,Tr4,Tr6), alternately.    USE - Motor control apparatus for vehicle system (claimed), for controlling motor e.g. permanent magnet motor of three-phase alternating current, of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for controlling motor of interior permanent magnet (IPM).    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge stored in the capacitor can be discharged without using the circuit for discharge resistance or adder for discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the motor control apparatus for vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Inverter (20)    Capacitor (21)    Control unit (30)    Motor (40)    Transistors (Tr1-Tr6)
NOVELTY - The electric motor (200) has rotor (150) and stator (20) having stator core (21) which is formed by laminating predetermined number-of-magnetic steel sheets formed in predefined shape by performing etching process. The stator core has slit (25) which is formed along the direction of flow of magnetic flux, by performing etching process.    USE - Electric motor e.g. permanent magnet flush mounted type electric motor for compressor used in air conditioner (both claimed) mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of core loss due to residual stress can be suppressed. The distortion of magnetic flux can be suppressed. Generation of noise and energy consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electric motor.    Stator (20)    Stator core (21)    Slit (25)    Rotor (150)    Electric motor (200)
NOVELTY - A battery support structure has a lattice-form downwardly protruding rib (11) provided in the lower surface of a battery tray (7); and support ribs (25,27,29) that correspond to the peripheral portion (55) of support surface (21) of an engine-mount bracket (3) and are formed higher than the general rib (23) arranged at a general portion.    USE - Battery support structure for attaching battery tray on support surface of engine-mount bracket and mounting and supporting battery on battery tray.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of battery tray is improved without increasing most of the weight or cost when battery trays overhang since support rib is arranged at the lower surface of battery tray corresponding to the peripheral portion of engine-mount bracket. The rigidity of rib is made high while molding the rib easily since rib is integrally formed in the tray main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an engine-mount bracket and a battery tray.    Engine-mount bracket (3)    Battery tray (7)    Downwardly protruding rib (11)    Support surface (21)    General rib (23)    Support ribs (25,27,29)    Peripheral portion (55)
NOVELTY - A foamable slurry (20) containing metal powder and foaming agent is provided into a molding die (10) with which upper direction is open, and made to foam and dry in the molding die by maintaining for predetermined time, to obtain green material. The obtained green material is degreased and sintered, to obtain a metal porous material. The metal porous material has a continuous gas mutually formed between solid skeletons formed by metal powders which are sintered.    USE - Manufacture of metal porous material. Uses include but are not limited to biomaterial, electrode of fuel cell, alkali secondary battery, filter, supporting catalyst, artificial bone, muffling material, vaporization acceleration component and electromagnetic wave shielding material.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal porous material having high thickness and strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of manufacturing method of the metal porous material.    Molding die (10)    Lid (10a)    Side (10b)    Foamable slurry (20)
NOVELTY - A non-oriented electromagnetic steel sheet contains (in %mass) silicon (7 or less), aluminum (3 or less), manganese (0.05-3), sulfur (0.005 or less), nitrogen (0.005 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has groove with depth of 5 mu m to 0.3x board thickness, width of 300 mu m or less and pitch of 1 cm or less.    USE - Non-oriented electromagnetic steel sheet is used as core material for drive motor of hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, high-frequency rotary machine of high-speed generator and compressor motor of air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The steel sheet has suppressed deterioration of core-loss with respect to compressive stress.
NOVELTY - A thermal energy conversion system includes a first pipeline (10) connecting a hot section e.g. a hot spring source, located underground with a power generation equipment on the ground, a second pipeline (12) connecting a low temperature portion with the power generation equipment, and a third pipeline (14) connecting the low temperature portion and hot section. The low temperature portion is comprised by passing the third pipeline through an ice layer of necessary thickness. The ice layer is made by repeatedly filling water up to a given point.    USE - Thermal energy conversion system for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal energy conversion with favorable electric power generation efficiency can be realized at low running costs by utilizing an ice layer as a low temperature portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a thermal energy conversion system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First pipeline (10)    Second pipeline (12)    Third pipeline (14)
NOVELTY - A compressor (24) and alternator (14) are driven by the rotational driving force of engine (2). An endless belt (12) is suspended around the rotating shaft of pump. The compressor and expander (48) are integrally connected with the internal combustion engine. The compressor corresponding to high load or operation rate is arranged at downstream position than the position of expander or pump with respect to the engine along the rotation direction of the belt.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus of internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensile strength of the endless belt can be reduced and the operation of the internal combustion engine can be assisted favorably with the rotational driving force of the expander. The degradation of the endless belt is suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste heat utilizing apparatus.    Internal combustion engine (2)    Endless belt (12)    Alternator (14)    Compressor (24)    Expander (48)
NOVELTY - The battery (7) is equipped with display portion (8) of microcapsule type whose location is visually recognized from outside. The display portion changes as the applied voltage changes by the voltage change according to the remaining capacity of the battery.    USE - Battery e.g. primary battery such as dry cell and secondary battery used for motor vehicle, mobile telephone, portable audio-video equipment and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the battery can be visually recognized, so that the used state or unused state of the battery can be visually recognized. The electric current of the battery is not regularly consumed for the detection of battery remaining capacity, so that the fall of the battery life can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery with residual amount display mechanism.    Battery (7)    Display portion (8)
NOVELTY - A preset alternating current (AC) waveform is applied to a battery (10), and a response signal waveform of the battery is detected and acquired, when the AC waveform is applied. The acquired response signal is integrated with two or more wavelike periods, and the abnormality of the battery is detected when the integral value is not equal to zero. The battery is judged to be working normally, when the absolute value increases with a time passage.    USE - Method for judging characteristics of battery such as nickel hydride secondary battery, lead acid battery, lithium ion battery, etc., mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the battery can be determined efficiently before generation of abnormality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery characteristic judgment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery characteristic judgment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotary electric machine (6)    Battery (10)    Reference electrode (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The reactant feed such as fuel, hydrogen, oxidizer and oxygen is provided to a fuel cell (202a), and the electrical power is generated. The exit stream out of the fuel cell is directed to a separator (228), and the portion of reactant is separated from exit stream to produce separated reactant stream. The separated reactant stream is directed out of the separator. The portion of the exit stream is recycled through the separator without passing through the fuel cell.    USE - Method for generating electric power in electrical power generator of electric power plant for providing electric power to laptop computer, vehicle such as automobile, sea vessel and airship, and home.    ADVANTAGE - Since the remaining inert and the unseparated reactant are recirculated back to the separator to separate addition reactant from inert, the inert are treated efficiently and the purging of valuable hydrogen is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the electric power generator using different reactant recycle system.    Fuel cell (202a)    Accumulator (226)    Separator (228)    Pump (236)    Valve (238)
NOVELTY - A proton exchange film fuel cell film electrode (E1) comprises gas diffusion layer, catalyst layer, proton exchange layer, catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer, where catalyst layer comprises redox shuttles.    USE - Proton exchange film fuel cell film electrode (E1).    ADVANTAGE - The method prolongs service life of fuel cell by adding redox shuttle. The proton exchange film fuel cell formed by electrodes (E1) prevents local high potential from generating on positive pole in starting and stopping process of proton exchange film fuel cell when open circuit has been corroded more than 3 hours and performance of cell has not obviously decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the electrode (E1) which comprises full mixing catalyst, proton exchange resin, redox shuttle and solvent at mass ratio of 100:20-50:0.1-10:1000 to prepare catalyst slurry or ink; ultraphonic stirring catalyst or ink for 10-30 minutes, and vacuum extracting for 10-30 minutes; coating catalyst at 2 sides of proton exchange layer, and vacuum drying to obtain catalyst layer; and hot pressing catalyst and air diffusion layer at 120-200 degrees C and 2-10 MPa to obtain desired electrode (E1). The solvent is water or alcohol, ether, ester and ketone. The alcohol is methyl alcohol, alcohol, ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol and propanetriol. The ether is diethyl ether and petroleum ether. The ester is ethyl acetate. The ketone is acetone.
NOVELTY - The device has air-out baffles provided at outer sides of two groups of battery modules (1), respectively. Each air-out baffle is fixedly connected with an insulation bracket (4) that adopts a frame structure. The air-out baffles are parallel to air-in baffles (6). Lower parts of the air-out baffles are formed with grooves matching with square insulation tubes (11). Lower end faces of the air-out baffles are in contact with a motherboard. A gap is formed between the air-out baffles and an inner side of an inner box body upper cover (3). A gasket is made of insulation material.    USE - Power battery device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device is compact in structure, has even radiating effect of the unit battery. The device provides better environment for normal work of a battery and saves energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery device.    Battery modules (1)    Inner box body upper cover (3)    Insulation bracket (4)    Air-in baffles (6)    Square insulation tubes (11)
NOVELTY - A polyethylene resin composition is subjected to cold-drawing process in at least one direction with draw ratio of 1.05-2 times. The cold-drawn product is then subjected to hot-stretching in at least one direction with draw ratio of 1.05-5 times, to obtain microporous film. The ratio of expansion viscosity of polyethylene resin composition to shearing viscosity of polyethylene resin composition is 15-100.    USE - Manufacture of microporous film used for battery-cell separator (both claimed) for lithium ion batteries for notebook-type personal computers and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for capacitors and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides microporous film having excellent stretchability.
NOVELTY - The cell battery has elongated hollow spines (40) that are filled with an active material, each spine of the array defining a top end and a distal free end. The conductive bottom end cap (66) is electrically and mechanically interconnected with the spine free ends so as to close and rigidly locate the free ends with respect to one another. An electrolyte in solution with water in the battery case such that the anode plate, gauntlet cathode arrays (46), bottom end cap, and fabric covers are all received in the battery case.    USE - Improved gauntlet wet cell battery for motive battery application. Can also be used in solar, recreational vehicle, cell tower and military application.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical continuity between the spines is maintained even if one of the spines fractures, cracks, or otherwise becomes mechanically disassociated from an upper portion of the same spine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded isometric perspective view of the improved gauntlet wet cell battery.    Elongated hollow spines (40)    Gauntlet cathode arrays (46)    Top ends (52)    Top end cap (54)    Conductive bottom end cap (66)
NOVELTY - Thiophene derivatives are new.    USE - In organic light emitting material and conductive material (claimed) useful in the electro-optical field such as capacitor material or sensitizing dye of solar cells, thin film transistors (TFTs), fuel cells, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Also useful in anti-statics and sealing applications.    ADVANTAGE - The compound (I) has improved relative quantum yield. The organic light-emitting material using the compound (I) shows well luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thiophene derivatives of formula (I) are new.    X=optionally substituted 6-20C aromatic or 1-20C aliphatic group;    R1-R4=H or 1-10C linear, branched, or cyclic aliphatic group;or    R1 and R2+the carbon atoms=a first heterocyclic ring;or    R2 and R3+the carbon atoms=a second heterocyclic ring;and    b=1-10.    Provided that when all of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are H, then X is not thiophene-2,5-diyl.
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon oil containing at least one sulfur compound chosen from benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene is contacted with a zeolite-type adsorbent. Then, the oil is contacted with a solid acid-type desulfurizing agent. Thus, sulfur content of hydrocarbon oil is reduced.    USE - Desulfurization of hydrocarbon oil e.g. kerosene and light oil used as raw fuel for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurization of hydrocarbon oil is easily, efficiently and economically enabled.
NOVELTY - The car has an electric motor car tail board (3) equipped with a solar electric power storage device (1) that is connected with two electric motor car batteries (2) through a lead.    USE - Solar charge electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure and convenient to use, and charge, energy-saving and environment-friendly. The engine is prevented from being switched off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar charge electric motor car.    Solar electric power storage device (1)    Electric motor car batteries (2)    Electric motor car tail board (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a super capacitor utilized for supplying power to a hybrid electric automobile. A chargeable battery is connected with the super capacitor and utilized for supplying power to the hybrid electric automobile. A voltage increasing transformer is arranged between the super capacitor and the chargeable battery. A controller is utilized for monitoring the super capacitor and controlling on/off of the voltage increasing transformer. A brake resistor is connected with the super capacitor and utilized for dispersing electric quantity in the super capacitor.    USE - Super capacitor discharging device for a hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can fully discharge the super capacitor, can retain stability of a discharging circuit, and has high discharging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a super capacitor discharging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a driven device (5), and a solar battery box (3) arranged on backseats (4) and provided with a solar battery board. Solar energy is changed into electrical energy by the solar battery board after opening the solar battery box. Wheels (2) are driven by the driven device. The solar battery box is composed of an upper solar battery box and a lower solar battery box. The upper and lower solar battery boxes are provided with a holding space to place the solar battery board that is installed with a locking device.    USE - Solar battery integrated electrical motor car. Can also be used for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The car saves energy while protecting environment from pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar battery integrated electrical motor car.    Wheels (2)    Solar battery box (3)    Backseats (4)    Driven device (5)
NOVELTY - The box has a head part (1), a box body (2) and a bottom part (3), where the box body includes an internal space for containing the cell. A power output plughole (11) and a cell charging plughole are arranged on the head part. The power output plughole and a cell charging plughole are located on two sides of the head part. An alarming device mounting hole (13) is arranged on a side of the head part.    USE - Electric motor car cell box.    ADVANTAGE - The box has simple structure for prolonging service life of a power plughole and increases burglary-proof effect of the cell box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric motor car cell box.    Head part (1)    Box body (2)    Bottom part (3)    Power output plughole (11)    Alarming device mounting hole (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a cross beam (6) and bending parts (7) vertically arranged on two ends of the cross beam and extended towards a same direction. An end of a fixed rod (3) is connected with a soleplate (5) of a bracket (1). A locker locks another end of the fixed rod and the cross beam that is provided with through-holes. A nut (13) is connected on the fixed rod by a screw thread and tightly presses a pressing bar (2) on a battery. Another end of the fixed rod is provided with a locking member located between an outer part of the screw thread and the former end of the fixed rod.    USE - Battery theft-proof device for use in a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is firmly fixed on the vehicle frame via the device, such that a lorry has better theft-proof effect, which effectively prevents malicious people from stealing the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery theft-proof device.    Bracket (1)    Pressing bar (2)    Fixed rod (3)    Soleplate (5)    Cross beam (6)    Bending parts (7)    Nut (13)
NOVELTY - The base has a lithium battery pack shell bottom plate and a guide rail bottom plate arranged at a lower end of a guide rail. The guide rail bottom plate is located in a concave cavity on a lower end surface of the shell bottom plate. Peripheries of neighboring surfaces of an upper surface of the guide rail bottom plate and bottom of the concave cavity of the shell bottom plate are respectively provided with stripe-shaped bumps that are in close contact with each other.    USE - Rain-prevention base for a lithium battery pack of an electromotive bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The base effectively protects the battery and the electronic devices from rain, thus avoiding damage of the battery shell, and improving safety and reliability of the battery, and hence improving service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional side view of a rain-prevention base.
NOVELTY - The battery has a control switch e.g. relay normally-closed switch, connected between an electrode and a power output end of a shell, where the control switch is electrically connected with a control unit that is fixed in the shell. A relay is electrically connected with a control circuit of the control unit. The control unit comprises a vibration sensing circuit that is electrically connected with a control circuit. An output signal generated by a vibration sensing circuit is transmitted to the shell through a radio transmitting circuit in the control unit.    USE - Battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has theft-proof function and high safety, and is inexpensive and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery for an electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The absorber has a case body whose positive surface is provided with an air inlet, and side surface is provided with an air outlet. A wedge shaped air passage clapboard (4) is installed at a lower part of the case body and provided with an appliance element storehouse (B). A fixing seat (9) is connected in a middle upper part of the case body. Two sides of battery monomer layers (5) are provided with strip shaped grooves and clamping buckles. The monomer layers are connected through the clamping buckles. The grooves of the monomer layers form a cooling gap (6).    USE - Heat absorber for a nickel hydride battery that is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber occupies less space, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heat absorber of a nickel hydride battery.    Appliance element storehouse (B)    Wedge shaped air passage clapboard (4)    Battery monomer layers (5)    Cooling gap (6)    Fixing seat (9)
NOVELTY - The unit has a storage cell repairing circuit provided between an input circuit (4) and an output circuit (7). The storage cell repairing circuit is provided with a voltage transformation stabilizing circuit (2), a pulse sulfur removing circuit (1), an activating sulfur removing converting circuit (5) and a discharging activation circuit (6). The input circuit is equipped with a winter/summer converting circuit (3). The winter/summer converting circuit is connected with an input voltage regulator of the voltage transformation stabilizing circuit.    USE - Domestic miniature electric motor car storage cell repairing instruction unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit regulates charging voltage according to temperature change, and has simple circuit and low manufacturing cost. The unit utilizes fewer raw materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a domestic miniature electric motor car storage cell repairing instruction unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pulse sulfur removing circuit (1)    Voltage transformation stabilizing circuit (2)    Winter/summer converting circuit (3)    Input circuit (4)    Activating sulfur removing converting circuit (5)    Discharging activation circuit (6)    Output circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an input rectifying filter module (1), a power converting module (2), an output rectifying filter module (3), a control plate connection module (6), a feedback control module (4) and a pulse width modulating control module (5) connected with each other in series. The input rectifying module is provided with an input filter circuit (1a) and a rectifying filter circuit (1b). A public connection end of two capacitors is connected to ground. Two alternating current (AC) input pins of a rectifying bridge are connected with a third capacitor.    USE - Fast charging device for a storage battery in an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses a current-changing intermittent pulse fast charging technique and reduces charging time and enhances charging efficiency. The device increases service life of a storage battery. The device is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fast charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Input rectifying filter module (1)    Input filter circuit (1a)    Rectifying filter circuit (1b)    Power converting module (2)    Output rectifying filter module (3)    Feedback control module (4)    Pulse width modulating control module (5)    Control plate connection module (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a car roof provided with a solar panel. An output shaft of an engine is provided with a torque sensor. The solar panel and the torque sensor are connected with a control circuit board. An output of the control circuit board is connected with a direct current air blower and a semiconductor refrigerating piece. An air-blowing and air supplying pipe is connected with an air inlet pipe of the engine. A charging circuit is mounted in the control circuit board. An air inlet of the direct current air blower is provided with an air filter.    USE - Solar energy semiconductor refrigerating, blowing and oil-saving device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the charging efficiency and heat efficiency of the engine and saves oil. The device is simple in structure. The parts of the device are easy to obtain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy semiconductor refrigerating, blowing and oil-saving device.
NOVELTY - A blue vanadyl sulfate crystal is prepared by mixing vanadium oxide and sulfuric acid; reacting the mixture in a closed pressurized kettle to remove sulfur oxide; controlling the solution oxidation-reduction potential to reduce majority of V5+ to V4+; filtering; subjecting obtained filtrate to another closed pressurized kettle to remove sulfur oxide; controlling the solution oxidation-reduction potential to transform pentavalent vanadium into the quadrivalence vanadium; transporting formed vanadyl sulfate solution to a evaporated crystallizer; dehydrating; and packing.    USE - Method of preparing a blue vanadyl sulfate crystal for preparing raw material of vanadium battery electrolyte (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is short and simple, has high production yield, and prepares product that is free from impurity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A blue vanadyl sulfate crystal is prepared by:    (A) mixing vanadium oxide having a purity of higher than 98% and sulfuric acid solution having a concentration of 1.84 g/cm3, and reacting the mixture in a first closed pressurized kettle controlled at 90-140 degrees C and pressure of 0.5-15 MPa to remove sulfur oxide;    (B) controlling the solution oxidation-reduction potential at 400-600 mV to reduce majority of V5+ to V4+, and filtering;    (C) subjecting obtained filtrate to a closed pressurized kettle controlled at 60-100 degrees C and pressure of 0.2-0.5 MPa to remove sulfur oxide, and controlling the solution oxidation-reduction potential at 26-400 mV to transform pentavalent vanadium into the quadrivalence vanadium; and    (D) transporting formed vanadyl sulfate solution to a evaporated crystallizer, dehydrating, and packing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of a method of preparing a blue vanadyl sulfate crystal. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - A sulfonic-acid group-containing fluororesin (I) is new.    USE - New sulfonic-acid group-containing fluororesin used for forming ion-exchange film (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic-acid group-containing fluororesin of formula (I) is new.    R=-CF3, -C2F5, -C3F7, -OCF3, -OC2F5 or -OC3F7;    x,y,z=1-10000;    x/(x+y+z)=45-85 mol%;    y/(x+y+z)=10-45 mol%;    z/(x+y+z)=0.1-10 mol%;and    n=1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of fluororesin.
NOVELTY - A battery holder for a motor vehicle, comprises a frame forming an open enclosure with a base support. The battery is firmly and snugly seated within the enclosure on the base support. A handle is provided for the top of the frame for lifting the frame along with the battery from out of, and lowering the same into, a recess located on the floor board of the vehicle. A fuse box is provided on the handle. The battery handle is arranged in the integral with the main structure of the frame of the holder. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The battery pack (104) has a thermoelectric semiconductor device e.g. Peltier device which is coupled to a battery cell. A heat exchanger is coupled to the thermoelectric semiconductor device. The N-type and P-type conductors are arranged between the ceramic plates of the battery cells.    USE - Battery pack of battery system (claimed) for vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, automobile, air, water and space vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The individual batteries of the battery pack is heated and/or cooled to improve the heating and/or cooling efficiency. The complexities of the battery internal heat exchanger and the complexities of the vehicle thermal system are reduced. Thus the volume, weight, and the cost of the battery system are reduced and the reliability of the battery system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery system (100)    Battery pack (104)    Pump (106)    Radiator (110)    Temperature sensor (122)
NOVELTY - The device has a laminated plate (104) with a contact area (102) for making thermal coupling with an energy storage. A fluid channel (122) is arranged in the laminated plate. An insulating mechanism (130) i.e. vacuum insulating mechanism, is arranged in the laminated plate and designed as a hollow chamber. A cover (116) encloses the laminated plate on a side turned away from the contact area. An opening (114) is formed between the cover and the laminated plate. The opening is connected with the insulating mechanism, and the cover exhibits spacers.    USE - Tempering device i.e. cooling plate, for tempering an energy storage i.e. lithium ion battery, for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the thermally high-efficient vacuum insulating mechanism reduces aging effects of heavy-performance energy storage. The design of the device reduces losses of supplied heating or cooling energy and reduces changes of temperature and unwanted extreme temperatures during vacuum insulation of the energy storage in idle condition, thus increasing life span of the energy storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a tempering device for an energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for tempering an energy storage.    Contact area (102)    Laminated plate (104)    Opening (114)    Cover (116)    Fluid channel (122)    Insulating mechanism (130)
NOVELTY - The system has an epicyclic geartrain comprising a pair of gearsets. One of planet carriers (6) of one of the gearsets is connected to rotate with an annulus gear (18) of the other gearset. Two connected sun gears (2, 10) and an input (22) are connected to rotors (24, 20) of respective electric motor generators (E1, E2). Electrical stators of the generators are connected together via a controller (30). The input is selectably connected to the other carrier (14) and to another annulus gear (8) by selectably operable clutches (C2, C1), respectively such that the system has two regimes.    USE - Transmission system for use with an electrical power generating apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a wind turbine, water turbine, front wheel drive vehicle, hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle such as car, scooter and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables obtaining lower transmission ratios in one of regimes in which one of the clutches is engaged, and enables obtaining higher ratios in the other regime in which the other clutch is engaged so that maximum torque acting on and the maximum electrical power flowing through the electrical generators are reduced, thus increasing the overall operating efficiency of the transmission system and reducing the size and cost of the two generators, and hence reducing overall cost and weight of the system. The clutches of the two regimes are engaged at the same time so that discontinuity or jerkiness in the driving performance of the vehicle is avoided. The clutches operate with positive engagement so that the clutches are prevented from wear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a transmission system of an electric motor vehicle.    Clutches (C2, C1)    Electric motor generators (E1, E2)    Sun gears (2, 10)    Planet carriers (6, 14)    Annulus carriers (8, 18)    Rotors (20, 24)    Input (22)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric motor (M) supplied by an inverter, which is supplied from an energy accumulator e.g. battery (B) or capacitor (C). The electric motor is designed as three phase alternating current motor in star-point connection. Flow from a rectifier is supplied to the star point of the electric motor, where the rectifier is fed by a secondary winding (L1). The secondary winding is supplied from a primary winding (L2), which is inductively coupled with the secondary winding. The primary winding is supplied from a voltage-to-current converter i.e. gyrator (G).    USE - Drive system for a battery powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow from the rectifier is supplied to the star point of the electric motor, where the rectifier is fed by the secondary winding that is supplied from the primary winding, which is inductively coupled with the secondary winding, thus realizing a cost effective and compact charging circuit for the energy accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a drive system.    Battery (B)    Capacitor (C)    Gyrator (G)    Secondary winding (L1)    Primary winding (L2)    Electric motor (M)
NOVELTY - The temperature adjustment structure has multiple electricity storage elements that are juxtaposed in the predetermined direction. The passageways (21a,21b) cause a temperature-adjusting gas to pass through a space between the adjacent electricity storage elements in the predetermined direction in a region. The passageways (21c,21d) cause the temperature-adjusting gas to pass through an adjacent region in the electricity storage apparatus in the opposite direction i.e. flowing direction of the gas passing through the region.    USE - Temperature adjustment structure for adjusting temperature of electricity storage apparatus e.g. battery of vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle, and electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The passageway causes a temperature-adjusting gas to pass through a space between the adjacent electricity storage elements in the predetermined direction in a region, so that temperature variation among the cells can be restrained and hence efficient charging and discharging of the cell of battery is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a temperature adjustment structure.    Battery (10)    Battery case (20)    Passageways (21a-21d)    Air intake duct (31)    Fan (40)
NOVELTY - Ionic liquid contains cyano phosphate-type anion (I).    USE - Ionic liquid is used for electrolyte for lithium secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to actuator, electrochromic element, sensor, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell, solvent, ink additive, antistatic agent, lubricant and polymerization initiator.    ADVANTAGE - The ion liquid is safe, and excellent ionic conductivity, and wide potential window.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ionic liquid contains cyano phosphate-type anion of formula: P-(CN)nX6-n (I).    X=halo;and    n=1-6.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of ionic liquid, which involves reacting halide of organic or inorganic cation and phosphorus halide, forming halogenated phosphate-type anion and cyanating halogen of the halogenated phosphate anion;    (2) electrolyte, which contains the ionic liquid and electrolytic salt; and    (3) lithium secondary battery, which is obtained by clamping the electrolyte between positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The unit has an articulate washing arm (3) which is capable of upward and downward movement and linked to several cylinders (5). The cylinders are connected to an arch (6) fitted with nozzles (7) for impelling pressurized water for washing. A heating unit (13) comprises two boilers, water tank (10) and a programmable logical control that provides control through a screen inside the cab (2) of the vehicle.    USE - Unit for cleaning parabolic-trough collector in thermal-electric solar power plants assembled on chassis of vehicles such as lorry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle.    Cab (2)    Articulate washing arm (3)    Cylinder (5)    Arch (6)    Nozzles (7)    Water tank (10)    Heating unit (13)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has an electrical storage module (10) with electrical storage elements (11) for vaporizing cooling fluid (30) according to the temperature rise. A guide element (40) is protruded towards the inner side of a case from the inner wall face (22a) to guide cooling fluid liquefied on inner wall face towards the electrical storage element.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack mounted in vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage element can be cooled easily and efficiently within the case in airtight condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage module (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Inner wall face (22a)    Cooling fluid (30)    Guide element (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack (1) containing anode (10) and cathode (11). An anode channel (2) supplies anode fluid to anode while cathode channel (3) supplies cathode fluid to cathode. A control unit (5) controls purge process which supplies purge gas to cathode and/or anode so as to discharge the water contained in the stack, if excess water remains inside the stack. The control unit controls anode and cathode channels to supply anode fluid and cathode fluid to the stack, when the stack is in dried condition.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation stopped by the stack due to dried condition or flooding condition of stack, can be restarted, by supplying anode fluid and cathode fluid to the dried stack or by supplying purge gas to the flooded stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stack (1)    Anode channel (2)    Cathode channel (3)    Control unit (5)    Anode (10)    Cathode (11)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (160) controls the opening of valve apparatuses (1,2) based on the detected on signal of the ignition switch (151), and sets the operation time of a compressor (131). The operation of the compressor is started when the valve opening instruction command is received after the progress of the valve opening time.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train and vessel, home use non-portable fuel cell system and hot water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be started rapidly and the cathode flow path is blocked appropriately during the stop of the electric power generation, so that the energy consumption is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve apparatuses (1,2)    Fuel cell system (100)    Compressor (131)    Ignition switch (151)    ECU (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves sending valve opening signal to opening-closing valves when the oxidizing gas is supplied to a cathode. The change of pressure of each opening-closing valve measured by pressure measuring unit, is monitored. The failure of closing operation of the valve is determined based on the change in valve pressure.    USE - Control method of fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The change of pressure of each opening-closing valve measured by pressure measuring unit, is monitored. Hence the failure of closing operation of the valve can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The flat battery has circular recessed portion (13) that is formed at center side of bottom wall (12) of positive electrode can (2). The ring shaped base (11) is mounted at outer peripheral surface of positive electrode material (7). The base and positive electrode material are engaged in the recessed portion. The outer diameter of base is set larger than the internal diameter of recessed portion of positive electrode can at engaging state of base in the recessed portion.    USE - Flat battery such as button shaped primary battery and coin shaped primary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer diameter of base is set larger than internal diameter of recessed portion of positive electrode can, at engaging state of base in circular recessed portion. Hence the unnecessary collision of battery at inner peripheral surface of recessed portion can be avoided, even when large external force such as vibration and impact are exerted at flat battery. The generation of short circuit between positive and negative electrode materials can be prevented. The mounting process of base with respect to the recessed portion can be performed smoothly. The vibration-resistant property and impact-resistant property of flat battery can be ensured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the flat battery.    Positive electrode can (2)    Positive electrode material (7)    Ring shaped base (11)    Bottom wall of positive electrode can (12)    Circular recessed portion (13)
NOVELTY - The electrode has negative electrode layer (31) having negative mixture (310) containing negative electrode active material particle, and electroconductive collector (311). The collector has net materials (312) positioned along thickness direction. The net materials are connected to intersection regions (312b) to which several linear regions (312a) are mutually intersected.    USE - Electrode such as negative electrode and positive electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), etc. Can also be used as silver ion secondary battery, nickel hydride storage battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Charge and discharge characteristic of the battery can be improved. Durability of battery is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the negative electrode layer of the electrode.    Negative electrode layer (31)    Negative mixture (310)    Electroconductive collector (311)    Net material (312)    Linear region (312a)    Intersection region (312b)
NOVELTY - The air cell (10) has a non-aqueous electrolyte layer (3) that provides conduction of ion between air electrode (1) provided with oxygen layer (5) and negative electrode (2). A measurement unit (7) measures ionic conductivity of the electrolyte layer and an output unit (8) outputs an electric signal, when the ionic conductivity of the electrolyte layer changes from peak value to low value.    USE - Metal air cell e.g. lithium air battery for vehicle, portable information technology equipment and domestic application. Can also be used in sodium air cell and potassium air cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric signal is output according to the ionic conductivity of the electrolyte, replenishment of the electrolyte layer can be performed correctly and electrolytic salt concentration can be controlled appropriately. Hence, battery performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of air cell.    Air electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Oxygen layer (5)    Measurement unit (7)    Output unit (8)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - A reactor (1) has a magnetic core (11), a coil (12) arranged on outer periphery of magnetic core, an outer side resin portion (13) covering outer periphery of assembly (10) of magnetic core and coil, a sensor hole (13h), and a sensor for measuring physical amount of reactor. The hole is provided using resin molded product of outer side resin portion.    USE - Reactor is used for component of vehicle-mounted DC-DC converter mounted in vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has reduced size and excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coil molded product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of reactor.    Reactor (1)    Assembly (10)    Magnetic core (11)    Coil (12)    Outer side resin portion (13)    Sensor hole (13h)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor is formed using a polarizing electrode having electrode density of 0.4-0.6 g/cm3 and specific surface area of 1000-1500 m2/g, and an organic-type electrolyte solution. The polarizing electrode is obtained by molding a composition containing an activated charcoal, an electroconductive auxiliary material and a binder. The electrode has specific resistance of 100-1000 Omega cm and pores provided in interspace gap of particles. The interspace gap volume per electrode is 0.2-0.3 cm3/cm3.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) is used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has high charging/discharging characteristics and favorable electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - A voltage rise converter (16) adjusts the voltage applied between low voltage side terminals and outputs the voltage after adjustment between high voltage side terminals. The abnormality of voltage sensor (VB) provided corresponding to battery side voltage-division capacitor (16A) and inverter side voltage-division capacitor (18-1) is detected based on measurement result of the sensor. The abnormality of battery side voltage division capacitor is detected based on the measurement result of voltage between terminals of battery side voltage division capacitor.    USE - Electric power supply system of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the capacitor used with a voltage rise converter can be detected precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Voltage rise converter (16)    Battery side voltage-division capacitor (16A)    Inverter side voltage-division capacitor (18-1)    Voltage sensor (VB)
NOVELTY - The DC-DC converter controls the output electric power of fuel cell indirectly by controlling output voltage of fuel cell. The switching control of number of drive phases of DC-DC converter is performed. The maximum changing rate of voltage supplied to DC-DC converter is calculated based on output electric power requirement and output voltage characteristics of fuel cell. The number of drive phases of the converter is determined by comparing with operational stability threshold value, to drive the converter according to the number of drive phases.    USE - Apparatus for controlling direct current (DC)-DC converter of hybrid type fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of drive phases of DC-DC converter is determined by comparing with operational stability threshold value. Hence the generation of overcurrent of DC-DC converter is suppressed, even when the output power or changing rate of the output voltage of fuel cell with respect to output current is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of DC-DC converter control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main-relay for connecting a high voltage battery e.g. lithium system secondary battery, to a power inverter circuit. An operation part operates the main-relay to switch the connection state between the power inverter circuit and the battery. A monitoring apparatus performs a monitoring process of the state of the high voltage pressure battery based on voltage of the battery and electric current value from a current sensor. The battery delivers and receives electric power between vehicle-mounted main engines.    USE - Onboard power supply apparatus for connecting a high voltage battery e.g. lithium system secondary battery such as metallic lithium battery and polymer lithium cell, and an alkali secondary battery such as nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium battery, and nickel-zinc battery, in a vehicle e.g. plug-in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The main-relay connects the high voltage battery to the power inverter circuit, thus enabling the apparatus to respond appropriately and simultaneously with various requirement elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time chart illustrating use aspect of a high voltage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (10) has a voltage detection circuit (17) electrically connected with fuse (13) through a series circuit of a switch (15) at the positive electrode (21) of each electrical storage element (11) e.g. electrical double layer capacitor connected in series. A control circuit (19) electrically connected with the switch in the voltage detection circuit has FETs which perform ON-OFF operation simultaneously when the ON-OFF operation of switch is performed, while parasitic diode of two FETs are mutually set in reverse direction.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc., for use as emergency auxiliary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - A high reliable electrical storage apparatus compatible with detection of abnormality such as short circuit between the pins of narrow components can be easily provided, while ensuring proper space between adjacent contact pins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Fuse (13)    Switch (15)    Voltage detection circuit (17)    Control circuit (19)    Positive electrode (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a switch (SW1) that connects or disconnects a battery (3) and a load (8) to which electric power is supplied from a capacitor (12). A resistor (R1) is connected between the load and positive side terminal of the capacitor. A resistor (R2) is connected parallel to the resistor (R1), and a backflow prevention element (11) is connected between the switch and the load. A voltage detection unit (14) is set to detect the both-ends voltage of resistor (R1), and a FET (9) is set to connect or disconnect capacitor and load based on detected voltage.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The backup electric power supply from the electrical double layer capacitor to the load can be performed, and the electric power regeneration process can be carried out reliably. The fuel consumption of vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the power supply control apparatus of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (3)    Load (8)    FET (9)    Backflow prevention element (11)    Capacitor (12)    Voltage detection unit (14)    Resistors (R1,R2)    Switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - Installation for generating heat and/or electricity in buildings, comprises: a water supply, an electricity supply, an oxy-hydrogen generator connected to the water and electricity supply to produce oxy-hydrogen from the water, in particular by means of electrolysis, and at least one convertor to convert the energy of the oxy-hydrogen into particular heat and/or electricity for use in the buildings.    USE - The installation is useful for generating heat and/or electricity in buildings (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The installation effectively converts the energy of the oxy-hydrogen into heat and/or electricity. Likewise, the installation is environment friendly, saves energy and improves the energy balance in buildings.
NOVELTY - The arrangement structure has fuel cells that are stacked in predetermined direction at stack case (10) according to the electrochemical reaction generated between fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. The fuel cell harness (12) is electrically connected to fuel cell stack. The fuel cell harness provided at vehicle rear side corresponding to fuel cell stack is extended through the opening (14) provided with grommet (16) which covers the peripheral portion.    USE - Arrangement structure of fuel cell system in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell harness provided at vehicle rear side corresponding to fuel cell stack is extended through opening provided with grommet which covers peripheral portion. Hence the permeation of water at road surface towards the interior portion of vehicle is suppressed reliably. The malfunction of driving operation of vehicle generated due to permeation of water towards the interior portion of vehicle can be avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the arrangement structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack case (10)    Fuel cell harness (12)    Opening (14)    Grommet (16)    Vehicle advancing direction (30)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition comprises redox couple, and congruently melted ionic liquid formed by mixing choline halide or its derivatives and alcohol or urea.    USE - Electrolyte composition used for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a semiconductor electrode with dye absorbed on its surface, a pair electrode, and an electrolyte composition between the electrodes.
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (1) has a turbine (3) which is arranged inside a space (5) that communicates with outside environment through suction manifold (7) and exhaust duct (9). An air current (11) generated by advancement motion (A) of vehicle rotates the turbine through suction manifold and exhaust duct. The turbine is connected to electric energy generator or air compressor, to convert mechanical energy generated by the rotation of turbine into propulsion energy for the vehicle.    USE - Energy recovering motor vehicle such as four-wheeled motor vehicle such as car (from drawing), etc. Can also be used in civil, industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the turbine is connected to electric energy generator or air compressor, the mechanical energy generated by the rotation of turbine can be converted into propulsion energy for the vehicle, such that the energy recovery function of motor vehicle can be improved. The environmental impacts on electric energy generator or air compressor can be reduced. The fuel type engine can be cooled using the air current generated by advancement motion of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Turbine (3)    Space (5)    Suction manifold (7)    Exhaust duct (9)    Air current (11)    Advancement motion of motor vehicle (A)
NOVELTY - A homogeneous polyoxometalate water oxidation catalyst comprises polyoxometalate compound and has turn over frequency of approximately 0.1 s-1.    USE - Homogeneous polyoxometalate water oxidation catalyst used for oxidizing water and in supramolecular structure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The homogeneous polyoxometalate water oxidation catalyst (WOC) is hydrolytically, oxidatively, and thermally stable; utilizes oxidant that can be generated photochemically, using light, e.g. sunlight, or electrochemically using positively biased electrode, and exhibits higher turn over numbers, faster turn over frequencies, and/or higher oxygen yields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A homogeneous polyoxometalate water oxidation catalyst comprises polyoxometalate ((MpM'qOx(OH)n(H2O)mLr)raised to u (A)v), and turn over frequency of approximately 0.1 s-1.    M=W6+, Mo6+, V5+, Nb, or Ta5+;    M'=Ti, Cr, Mg, Co (preferably), Fe, Ni, Cu, Rh, Ag, Ir, Pd, Pt, Hg, Ru (preferably), Ce, V, Ta, or Eu;    p=0-200;    q=1-40;    x=0-450;    n=0-50;    m=0-50;    L=XaY'bOc;    r=2-5;    u, v=negative integer less than or equal to - 1;    X=non-metal, metalloid, P, Si, B or Al;    Y'=Co, Zn, W (preferably), V (preferably), Mo (preferably), Nb or Fe;    a, b=0-20;    c=1-100;and    A=quaternary ammonium cations, protons, alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, d-block cations and/or f-block cations.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for oxidizing water comprising reacting water with oxidant and catalyst;    (2) a supramolecular structure comprising light collecting molecule, hydrogen evolution catalyst, and the catalyst;and    (3) a device comprising oxidant and the catalyst.
NOVELTY - An electrode plate consists of an active-material mixture layer containing an active material and a binder, provided on a collector. The electrode plate has a breaking elongation of 3% or more, the surface of the active-material mixture layer has a dynamic hardness of 4.5 or more, the internal dynamic hardness is larger than that of the surface by 0.8 or more.    USE - Electrode plate is used as positive electrode plate in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used in large-sized tools and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate does not cause sheet shifting in a roll when an electrode group is assembled, and provides batteries in which reduction in capacity by heat-processing of electrode-plate surface is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Gasket (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - All-solid-state lithium cell (1) has a positive electrode (10), an electrolyte layer (20) and a negative electrode (30). The positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material containing lithium-nickel-metal oxide, and a sulfide-type solid electrolyte. The electrolyte layer contains a sulfide-type solid electrolyte.    USE - All-solid-state lithium cell is used as power supply for electrical appliance. Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, and motor for two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric bicycle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state lithium cell has excellent output characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - All-solid-state lithium cell has a positive electrode, an electrolyte layer and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material containing lithium-nickel-metal oxide (LiaNibCocMndMeOf+( sigma ), where a is 1.01-1.05, f is 2 or 4, ( sigma ) is -0.2 to 0.2, and M is element chosen from magnesium, calcium, yttrium, rare earth element, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, iron, copper, silver, zinc, boron, aluminum, gallium, carbon, silicon, tin, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, fluorine or chlorine. When f is 2, b, c and d are 0-1, e is 0-0.5 and b+c+d+e is 1, and when f is 4, b, c and d are 0-2, e is 0-1 and b+c+d+e is 2), and a sulfide-type solid electrolyte. The electrolyte layer contains a sulfide-type solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid-state lithium cell.    All-solid-state lithium cell (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Positive electrode collector (40)
NOVELTY - A battery component consisting of a positive-electrode active material containing lithium, and a sulfide solid electrolyte material containing lithium, is processed as follows. Lithium contained in the electrolyte material is dissolved in a process liquid (AA), while generating hydrogen sulfide by contacting the battery component and process liquid. The positive-electrode active material which is an insoluble component is recovered from the process liquid. Lithium compounds are then recovered from the process liquid.    USE - Processing of battery component of e.g. component having positive-electrode active material layer, sulfide solid electrolyte layer, and negative-electrode active material layer (all claimed) of lithium cell used as power supply in personal computers, video cameras, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient separation of positive-electrode active material and sulfide solid electrolyte material, and efficient recovery of lithium contained in active material and electrolyte material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of regenerated positive-electrode active material; and    (2) processing apparatus of battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view explaining the processing method of battery component. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Process liquid (AA)    Aqueous solution containing lithium phosphate (BB)    Drying process (CC)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted wind power generator (50) comprises an air duct (10) with an intake port (1A) in the middle and opened towards the advancing direction of a vehicle (M), and an outlet port (1B) opened towards the side or back of vehicle advancing direction. A windmill (20), which rotates by airflow, is configured to drive the power generator. A windmill rotating shaft, arranged orthogonal to the airflow, is located in the air duct so that only a vane plate at the side of windmill rotating shaft may interrupt air flow when seen in the windward direction of airflow.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind power generator for e.g. electric vehicle such as zero-emission vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensure a mount space, improves efficiency and reduces size of the windmill to enable mounting of the windmill on the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle mounting state of the vehicle-mounted wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The material (1) has a continuous and dense carbon film (13) formed on a metal substrate (11) e.g. iron substrate, in an amorphous phase (131) and a graphite-like phase (133). Thickness of the continuous and dense carbon film is about 0.5 to 50 micrometer. A diffusion layer (15) is provided on the metal substrate and underneath of the continuous and dense carbon film. The diffusion layer is provided with ingredients of the metal substrate and carbides of the ingredients, where thickness of the diffusion layer is about 0.1 to 5 micrometer.    USE - Carbon films coated metallic material for use during manufacturing of a bipolar plate for a hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material can be easily manufactured without using noble metals, so that the cost of the material is reduced. The carbon film is formed on the metal substrate, thus improving electric conductivity and corrosion resistance of the material, and reducing the attack of strong acids/bases on the material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of carbon films coated metallic material coated in a continuous and dense carbon film.    Carbon films coated metallic material (1)    Metal substrate (11)    Continuous and dense carbon film (13)    Diffusion layer (15)    Amorphous phase (131)    Graphite-like phase (133)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (20) has multi-cell battery modules (22,24) which are mounted within a casing. A fan (36) is mounted at a position within the casing, such that the airflow to the fan passes over one side of the battery modules, and airflow downstream of the fan passes over other side of the battery modules.    USE - Battery pack for use in electronic driveline for heavy vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the airflow to the fan passes over one side of the battery modules and airflow downstream of the fan passes over other side of the battery modules, the battery pack can be cooled effectively, and hence the lifetime of the battery pack is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of cooling battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (20)    Multi-cell battery modules (22,24)    Electric motors (26)    Battery management system (28)    Fans (34,36)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains negative electrode having a negative electrode active material which is capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, and positive electrode having a positive electrode mixture layer containing positive electrode active material, binder and conductive agent. The positive electrode active material comprises lithium-transition metal composite oxide (I). The binder contains fluororesin and nitrile-based polymer. The content of nitrile-based polymer is 40 %mass or less with respect to total amount of binder.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to cell phones, notebook computers, personal digital assistant, power tools, power-assisted bicycles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent capacity, durability and charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains negative electrode having a negative electrode active material which is capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium and positive electrode having a positive electrode mixture layer containing a positive electrode active material, binder and conductive agent. The positive electrode active material comprises a lithium-transition metal composite oxide having compositional formula: LiaNixM1-xO2 (I), where a is 0-1.1, x is 0.5-1 and M is cobalt, manganese, aluminum, magnesium or copper. The binder contains fluororesin and nitrile-based polymer. The content of nitrile-based polymer is 40 %mass or less with respect to the total amount of the binder.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has reactant gas flow field that is arranged between electrolyte electrode assembly (12) and separator (14,16). The flow field has an inlet channel (24a) having multiple flow grooves connected to reactant gas supply passage (18a). An outlet channel (24b) having multiple flow grooves connected to reactant gas discharge passage (22b). An intermediate channel (24c) having multiple flow grooves with both ends connected to inlet channel and outlet channel respectively. The flow grooves of the outlet channel are longer than flow grooves of inlet channel.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow grooves of outlet channel connecting the intermediate channel and the reactant gas discharge passage are longer than the flow grooves of the inlet channel connecting the intermediate channel and the reactant gas supply passage, so that the flow grooves of outlet are narrowed from the intermediate channel toward the reactant gas discharge passage, the flow grooves are relatively long, and the flow speed of the reactant gas is increased, so that the retained water can be discharged easily and reliably into the reactant gas discharge passage with simple structure, and the power generation reaction occurs desirably without any interruptions. Since a pair of oxygen-containing gas supply passages are provided at the other end of the separator, improvement in the performance of distributing the oxygen-containing gas is achieved without requiring any elongated separators and the improvement in power generation performance is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte electrode assembly (12)    Separator (14,16)    Reactant gas supply passage (18a)    Reactant gas discharge passage (22b)    Inlet channel (24a)    Outlet channel (24b)    Intermediate channel (24c)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple temperature sensors (21a-21c) which measure the temperature of each battery (1). The temperature differences among the batteries are calculated by an electric control unit (ECU) (17-1). The supply of electric current to a cooling fan (18) is controlled and set according to the temperature difference between the batteries.    USE - Temperature controlling apparatus for high voltage battery used in vehicle such as car, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in controlling vehicle accessories such as lighting device, air conditioner, fuel pump.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the batteries can be controlled reliably by setting current to the cooling fan according to the temperature difference between the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controlling method for temperature controlling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the temperature controlling apparatus.    High voltage battery (1)    High-voltage switch (2)    ECUs (17-1-17-n)    Cooling fan (18)    Temperature sensor (21a-21c)
NOVELTY - A coolant flow field (12) has multiple coolant channels containing water pressurized to a specific pressure. A coolant inlet passes the coolant into the coolant channels. A hydrophobic porous plug (28) attached in a coolant outlet is gas permeable and liquid-impermeable, so that gases in the coolant penetrate the plug. A gas venting line (30) communicating with the plug has a predetermined pressure lesser than the pressure of water so as to be operative to vent gases that penetrate and pass through the plug from the coolant flow field.    USE - Coolant system for cooling fuel cell in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell power plant (claimed). Can also be used in PEM fuel cells for mobile applications such as motor vehicles and buses.    ADVANTAGE - The porous hydrophobic plug ensures maintenance of operating back pressure in the coolant system and rid the coolant of dissolved air by utilizing known operating conditions of the fuel cell system to derive physical parameters of an operative plug. The plug allows passage of gases from the coolant flow field to ambient surroundings, and prevents escape of any liquid from the coolant flow field. Hence the water does not escape into ambient surroundings from the coolant flow field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) PEM fuel cell power plant; and    (2) method for designing hydrophobic porous plug for passing air from PEM fuel cell water coolant flow field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a portion of a PEM fuel cell assembly used in the power plant.    Fuel cell (4)    Coolant flow field (12)    Hydrophobic porous plug (28)    Gas venting line (30)    Vacuum pump (32)
NOVELTY - An ammonia decomposition catalyst comprises carrier which consists of complex oxide containing ceria and alumina and metallic element which belongs to group 8-10.    USE - Ammonia decomposition catalyst used as hydrogen-production catalyst used for fuel cell, and used for internal combustion engine which uses ammonia as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition catalyst has high catalyst activity and is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) ammonia decomposition involving making gas containing ammonia contact ammonia decomposition catalyst; and    (2) ammonia decomposition-reaction apparatus comprising ammonia decomposition catalyst.
NOVELTY - The bogie (32) has a leg structure provided at an end side of a battery mounting part (12), where intermediate attitude position of the bogie is supported in an end side of a motor vehicle (A). A self supporting position of the bogie is supported on an outer side of the vehicle. The battery mounting part is supported in a floor (16) of the vehicle, and a leg part is positioned in an erect posture with respect to the ground (G). A storage space (14) is formed in the battery mounting part for accommodating a battery (26).    USE - Bogie for a vehicle-mounted body loading/unloading system (claimed) i.e. battery exchange system, in a commercial motor vehicle such as van.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure of the bogie in the vehicle can be easily mounted and dismounted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle-mounted body loading/unloading system    (2) a mounting structure for bogie of a vehicle-mounted body loading/unloading system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle in partial section.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor vehicle (A)    Ground (G)    Automotive battery exchange system (10)    Battery mounting part (12)    Storage space (14)    Vehicle floor (16)    Battery (26)    Bogie (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching a measurement electric potential instantaneously from one stage to another stage, and detecting a response electric current. The measurement electric potential at the time of completion of switching is instantaneously switched from the latter stage to a third stage. Another response electric current is detected. A reference pole and a counter electrode (21) are provided in an anode of a fuel cell (10).    USE - Kinetic current measuring method for measuring a parameter of an electrode reaction, a quantitative analysis of an electrode characteristic and a substance in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables suppressing change of width and response electric current of the measurement electric potential, and enables highly accurate kinetic current measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kinetic current measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a measurement system of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Potentiostat (4)    Recorder (5)    Arithmetic apparatus (6)    Fuel cell (10)    Counter electrode (21)    Working electrode (31)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen sensor (100) consists of a substrate (1), a detection film (6) laminated on the surface of the substrate, and a pair of electrodes (9) spaced apart and provided on the surface of detection film. The detection film consists of a ceramic layer (5) containing tantalum nitride and columnar palladium particles (7) dispersed in the ceramic layer. The axial center of palladium particles is oriented in the thickness direction of the ceramic layer.    USE - Hydrogen sensor is used in hydrogen-gas concentration meters used for controlling high-concentration hydrogen gas in fixation, and in hydrogen-gas alarm units used for detecting low-concentration hydrogen leakage from various apparatus e.g. fuel cells used in motor vehicles, and domestic fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor has excellent precision, which is not decreased by hysteresis characteristics. Malfunctions, such as crack generation by heat stress, are prevented. The hydrogen sensor has excellent durability. A metal does not counter-diffuse between electrode and detection film. The sensor has a simple structure and can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the hydrogen sensor.    Substrate (1)    Buffer layer (3)    Ceramic layer (5)    Detection film (6)    Columnar palladium particles (7)    Electrodes (9)    Hydrogen sensor (100)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution for viscosity adjustment is prepared (S20) by adding and mixing water with a water-soluble viscosifying material. Viscous composition (B) is prepared (S30) by dispersing a binder in the aqueous solution, and viscous composition (A) is prepared (S20) by dispersing an electrode active material in the aqueous solution. Compositions (A,B) are mixed to obtain (S40) a paste. The paste is applied on an electrode collector, to form (S50) an electrode active-material layer and obtain an electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles. Can also be used in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles, personal computers portable terminals, and other electric products.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of electrodes having an active-material layer having excellent adhesiveness with collector. The obtained electrode provides secondary batteries without internal short circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of aqueous solution for viscosity adjustment (S10)    Preparation of composition A (S20)    Preparation of composition B (S30)    Preparation of paste (S40)    Formation of electrode active-material layer (S50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has fuel cell units (40) clamped between a pair of end plates (10a). The shafts (100) are arranged in the circumference of the fuel cell unit. A bolt (102) exerting fastening force in the lamination direction of the fuel cell unit is inserted in the through-holes (12) formed in the end plate and the shaft. A control unit (200) drives an ultrasonic probe (110) for measuring the bolt axial force using ultrasonic wave.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the ultrasound probe is improved by eliminating the influence of vibration on the ultrasound probe. The operation is simplified by reducing the maintenance check frequency. The mounting of probe is simplified by eliminating the need for performing special machining work. The fastening force detection sensitivity is improved by mounting the ultrasound probe in the bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the schematic structure of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    End plate (10a)    Through hole (12)    Fuel cell unit (40)    Shaft (100)    Bolt (102)    Ultrasound probe (110)    Control unit (200)
NOVELTY - Sulfide-type solid electrolyte material, binder polymer and solvent containing compound which does not contain polar group are mixed, to obtain slurry. Then, solid electrolyte layer is formed using the obtained slurry.    USE - Manufacture of solid electrolyte layer used for manufacturing all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (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 improved lithium-ion conduction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte layer; and    (2) manufacture of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing method of solid electrolyte layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has bipolar electrode (14) having collector (11) whose corresponding surfaces are formed with positive electrode active material layer (13) and negative electrode active material layer (15). The bipolar electrode (16) has collector (12) whose corresponding surfaces are formed with positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer, where thermal conductivity of collector (12) is higher than that of collector (11). The electrodes are laminated and adjoined through electrolyte layer (17).    USE - Bipolar battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used as sodium ion secondary battery, potassium ion secondary battery, nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, etc., for plug-in hybrid vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle such as two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorbike and three wheeled vehicle besides four-wheeled vehicle e.g. commercial vehicle such as truck, passenger car, bus, light car, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Heat dissipation of battery is improved while preventing the heat generation of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Collectors (11,12)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Electrodes (14,16)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has bipolar electrode (20) having collector (18) whose corresponding surfaces are formed with positive electrode active material layer (13) and negative electrode active material layer (15). The collector has resin layer to cover the outer peripheral portion of the thermally conductive region (22) whose thermal conductivity is higher than that of the resin layer.    USE - Bipolar battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used as sodium ion secondary battery, potassium ion secondary battery, nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, etc., for plug-in hybrid vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle such as two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorbike and three wheeled vehicle besides four-wheeled vehicle e.g. commercial vehicle such as truck, passenger car, bus, light car, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Heat dissipation of battery is improved while preventing the heat generation of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Collector (18)    Bipolar electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding a single round of separator whose one end portion is fixed to an axial center (1), and subsequently starting the winding of positive and negative electrode plates containing active material mixture. A laminated structure (20) containing metallic lithium and metal foil is wound after the completion of winding of the positive and negative electrode plates. Another set of positive and negative electrode plates are wound after completion of winding of the laminated structure to form an electrode group (7).    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode group for lithium ion capacitor used in electrical storage device for motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient electrolyte solution can be infiltrated into the electrode group. The winding tightness of the electrode group can be raised and drop-off of the active material mixture from electrode can be prevented even if the metallic lithium in the laminated structure is in dissolved state. Thus, mass productivity of the lithium ion capacitor is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrode group.    Axial center (1)    Electrode group (7)    Laminated structure (20)
NOVELTY - The capacitor discharge mechanism includes electroconductive puncturing bodies (60,62) which penetrate the bottom wall (11) when the case (10) displaces according to the impact load it receives at the time of vehicle collision. A support structure (52,56,64) forms the electrically conductive path from the piercing of the puncturing bodies in the capacitor to the vehicle body. The piercing of the puncturing bodies also produces a short circuit between electrodes inside the capacitor (15).    USE - Capacitor discharge mechanism for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safety of the vehicle is improved such that discharge can be completed very much in a short time from the capacitor in which a high voltage electric power was stored. A discharge from the capacitor in which high voltage direct current power is stored is completed in a short time during a vehicle collision through a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the condenser discharge mechanism at an operational state by which it carries out a rotation displacement according to an impact load during a collision.    Case (10)    Bottom wall (11)    Capacitor (15)    Support structure (52,56,64)    Electroconductive puncturing bodies (60,62)
NOVELTY - The method involves making hydrocarbon oil i.e. kerosene, to contact desulfurizing agent containing gallium and indium, and aluminum oxide at temperature of 100 degrees Celsius or less to de-sulfurize the hydrocarbon oil, where the hydrocarbon oil contains sulfur compound such as thiophenes, benzothiophenes and dibenzothiophene. The desulfurizing agent is made of Lewis' acid group, activated carbon group or Broensted-acid group.    USE - Method for desulfurizing hydrocarbon oil i.e. kerosene, utilized in a fuel cell system (all claimed) of a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for desulfurizing paraffin type hydrocarbon oil such as octane, nonane, decane, undecane, dodecane, tridecane, tetradecane and pentadecane, aromatic hydrocarbon oil such as benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene and trimethylbenzene, and light oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient desulfurization of the hydrocarbon oil in a liquid phase state at temperature of about 100 degree Celsius or less and removal of sulfur from the hydrocarbon oil at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a desulfurizing part.
NOVELTY - A decomposition method of tertiary butyl mercaptan in fuel gas involves decomposing tertiary butyl mercaptan in fuel gas into hydrogen sulfide and hydrocarbon compound using proton type zeolite as decomposition catalyst in which decomposition temperature is 60-150 degrees C.    USE - A decomposition method of tertiary butyl mercaptan in fuel gas used for desulfurization system.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively decomposes tertiary butyl mercaptan as odorization component in fuel gas at low temperature.
NOVELTY - The metal structure that is obtained by a process, comprises a flat substrate made of non-conductive fibers, which form a cross-linked thread-structure, where the substrate is a non-woven and is metallized with a metal on one side, so that a conductive metal layer is completely formed on all sides from each intersection point of the substrate and the substrate is removed following the finished formation of the metal layer. The metallization process is carried out at a temperature below 200 degrees C. The formed metal layer is reinforced to a thickness of up to 50 mu m by galvanization.    USE - Metal structure useful in an electrode structure for a battery or fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal structure can be inexpensively produced with improved optimum conductivity, high corrosion resistance and light-weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal structure that is obtained by a process, comprises a flat substrate made of non-conductive fibers, which form a cross-linked thread-structure, where the substrate is a non-woven and is metallized with a metal on one side, so that a conductive metal layer is completely formed on all sides from each intersection point of the substrate and the substrate is removed following the finished formation of the metal layer. The metallization process is carried out at a temperature below 200 degrees C. The formed metal layer is reinforced to a thickness of up to 50 mu m by galvanization following the metallization. The substrate is separated from the metal layer using a solvent or is removed by thermal decomposition. The remaining metal structure is subsequently cleaned in alkali and/or acid aqueous solutions.
NOVELTY - The method involves avoiding the generation of short circuit between anode and cathode coils by exertion of preset elastic restoring force. The anode and cathode coils are attached to the groove formed at the support stand of electrolysis tank to avoid generation of short circuit. The major amount of hydrogen generated due to electrolysis reaction between anode and cathode coils are collected at the lower side of the electrolysis tank.    USE - Installation method of anode and cathode coils at hydrogen supply apparatus (claimed) for internal combustion engine of hydrogen fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and cathode coils are installed at electrolysis tank effectively to avoid the generation of short circuit. Hence the oxidization reaction can be performed effectively in the electrolysis tank. The predetermined gap can be maintained between anode and cathode coils to ensure stabilized electrolysis process. The electrolysis tank endurance period can be shortened when the concentrations of anode and cathode coils used as electrolytes are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of anode and cathode coils; and    (2) hydrogen supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the wiring configuration of electrolysis tank and vehicle-component.
NOVELTY - The retainer filter is externally made of sheet metal or non-ferrous materials and has three bodies connected to each other. The main body has a mesh of steel wool and activated charcoal, and is trapped by a metal grid attached to the base of the body, forming an inner chamber in which the smoke travels from the entrance of gases from vehicle emissions. The intermediate body is composed of a thermal resistance. The third body contains a thermodynamic dynamo, which is fired through a propeller or fan body.    USE - Retainer filter for air pollutants of diesel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The retainer filter minimizes the polluting effects of vehicle emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation by use of a thermodynamic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of retainer filter.    Hyper-heated chamber (1)    Expansion camera (2)    Filtration chamber (3)    Resistor (6)    Fan (7)
NOVELTY - The radiator (100) has a radiator housing (114), and a hot gas path (102) and a coolant path (106) formed in the radiator housing, where the hot gas path includes a heat transfer surface (112) and the coolant path includes a heat transfer surface. A surface turbulator (120) is arranged in the hot gas path. The heat transfer surface of the hot gas path is formed as a tube inner surface (110) of a pipe (108) with a circular cross-section. The surface turbulator is provided with a rotor- and/or vibration element, where the rotor- and/or vibration element comprises a brush section.    USE - Exhaust gas recirculation radiator for use as a thermoelectric energy recuperator (claimed) in an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hot gas path and the coolant path are formed in the radiator housing, where the hot gas paths include heat transfer surfaces, respectively, and the surface turbulator is arranged in the hot gas path, thus ensuring improved cleaning effects and heat transfer effect while reducing space and weight of the radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an exhaust gas recirculation radiator.    Exhaust gas recirculation radiator (100)    Hot gas path (102)    Coolant path (106)    Pipe (108)    Tube inner surface (110)    Heat transfer surface of hot gas path (112)    Radiator housing (114)    Surface turbulator (120)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of conductive plastic dual-pole plate containing fluororesin comprises: (a) taking ethanol as a dispersing agent that is added into a mixture of fluorine-containing thermoplastic plastic polyvinylidene fluoride and graphite powder taken as conductive filler, mixing and fabricating a slurry; and obtaining thermoplastic plastic polyvinylidene fluoride; (b) drying the slurry to obtain solid powder; and (c) disposing the solid powder in plastic-processing mold, heating at 190-240 degrees C, and de-molding the cooled solid powder to obtain the conductive plastic dual-plate plate.    USE - The process is useful for fabricating conductive plastic dual-pole plate containing fluororesin (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple, reliable, stable, and appropriate for large scale industrial production. Moreover, the prepared conductive plastic dual-pole plate has conductivity of greater than 20 Siemens/cm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabrication of conductive plastic dual-pole plate containing fluororesin comprises: (a) taking ethanol as a dispersing agent that is added into a mixture of fluorine-containing thermoplastic plastic polyvinylidene fluoride and graphite powder taken as conductive filler, mixing and fabricating a slurry; where each 10 g of polyvinylidene fluoride is added with 40-80 ml of ethanol; and obtaining thermoplastic plastic polyvinylidene fluoride; where the polyvinyl chloride and polyvinylidene fluoride are 0-50 wt.%; and the conductive filler and thermoplastic plastics are 30-60 wt.%; (b) drying the slurry obtained in (a) at 70 degrees C to obtain solid powder; and (c) disposing the solid powder obtained in (b) in plastic-processing mold, processing it for 1-2 minutes under 11-30 MPa pressure, heating at 190-240 degrees C, maintaining it for 5-25 minutes and de-molding the cooled solid powder to obtain the conductive plastic dual-plate plate; where the conductivity is greater than 20 Siemens/cm.
NOVELTY - The solar energy collector has one or more Fresnel lenses (200) provided with one or more circular openings (20). A fiber optic bundle (22) is positioned in each opening of each Fresnel lens. Each fiber optic bundle depends from the corresponding Fresnel lens and is retained in a position such that the focal point (14) of the Fresnel lens lies on the fiber optic bundle.    USE - Solar energy collector for powering electrical devices in residence, or for powering a moving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for complex mechanical arrangements for tracking the sun's position, thus cost reduction is achieved. Allows placement of inner domes of solar energy collector so that sun rays, that are not part of the main path collection section of the surface of the dome aligned with the sun, will assist in forcing peripheral sun rays to be refocused to a fiber optic network within the innermost dome, thus optimizing solar collection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial diagram illustrating multiple points on a Fresnel lens at which fiber optic bundles are connected for collecting solar energy.    Focal point (14)    Openings (20)    Fiber optic bundle (22)    Existing 32-fiber bundle (24)    Fresnel lenses (200)
NOVELTY - A fuel consumption reduction apparatus (32) has oxygen gas inlet pipe (48) formed to direct oxygen gas in engine (40) to combine with fuel. Fuel is introduced in engine with aid of fuel pipe (42), with fuel magnetized by a magnetic device (44).    USE - Fuel consumption reduction apparatus for vehicle e.g. solar vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures complete combustion of fuel, reducing discharge of exhausts with damaging components in the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of apparatus.    Fuel consumption reduction apparatus (32)    Engine (40)    Fuel pipe (42)    Magnetic device (44)    Oxygen gas inlet pipe (48)
NOVELTY - The system i.e. rankine-cycle system (30), has an interruption part (37) provided between an expander (34) and an internal combustion engine (10). A storage part (32) temporarily stores a medium heated by an evaporator (31). A control apparatus (40) controls an outlet valve (33). A pressure measuring part (32a) measures pressure of the medium stored in the storage part. The outlet valve is valve-opened when pressure of the control apparatus is more than a predetermined value.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system i.e. rankine-cycle system, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system revives exhaust heat efficiently when the load of the internal combustion engine is low, and assists driving force of the internal combustion engine, thus reducing fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rankine-cycle system.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Rankine-cycle system (30)    Evaporator (31)    Storage part (32)    Pressure measuring part (32a)    Outlet valve (33)    Expander (34)    Interruption part (37)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has electric power generation element (21) and cladding material (22) that seals the electric power generation element. Several tab portions (31-34) are protruded from the cladding material, and are electrically connected to the electric power generation element. The shape of positive electrode (23) or negative electrode (24) is selected based on the shape of tab portion among several tab portions.    USE - Flat-type battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in manufacturing cost of the flat type battery can be suppressed, and the manufacturing process of flat-type battery can be carried out simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top views of the flat type battery.    Flat type battery (20)    Electric power generation element (21)    Cladding material (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Negative electrode (24)    Tab portions (31-34)
NOVELTY - A copper-alloy collector contains (in %mass) iron (0.01-0.5), phosphorus (0.01-0.3) and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurity. The copper-alloy collector has a resin junction portion having surface maximum height (Ry) of 1-30 mu m, ten-point irregularity height (Rz) of 0.1-5 mu m and electroconductivity of 71-95%IACS.    USE - Copper-alloy collector is used for lithium-ion battery and capacitors for hybrid vehicle and engine compartments of electric vehicles. Can also be used for motor vehicles and electrical storage for residences.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-alloy collector has excellent resin adhesiveness and peeling resistance. The lithium-ion battery and capacitor formed using the copper-alloy collector have excellent stability, charging-and-discharging characteristics and durability, and leakage and volatilization of electrolyte solution is prevented.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning hot press elements (18-20) containing a shock absorbing material, on outer side of laminated element laminating polymer electrolyte membrane (1) and transfer sheets (15,16). The hot press elements are removed from laminated element after releasing the heating and pressurization of hot press elements with respect to laminated element, when the temperature of laminated element is 80 degrees C or less.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hot press elements are removed from laminated element, when temperature of laminated element is set, the generation of wrinkles on outer edge portion of polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented so that the gas seal property of polymer electrolyte membrane can be improved efficiently.    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 sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layer (2)    Base material (13)    Transfer sheets (15,16)    Hot press elements (18-20)
NOVELTY - A sulfonated polymer having sulfonic acid-containing repeating unit (I), is new.    USE - Sulfonated polymer is used for proton conductive membrane (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable electronic device and electric vehicles. Can also be used in display element, sensor, signal transmission medium, solid capacitor and ion-exchange membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane having excellent proton conductivity, mechanical strength, water resistance, transparency and dimensional stability is manufactured efficiently using the sulfonated polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated polymer having sulfonic acid-containing repeating unit of formula (I), is new.    R1-R20=H, haloalkyl, fluoro, allyl, aryl, nitro, nitrile, alkyl or sulfonic acid group;    Z=-O- or -S-;    A=-CO-, -SO2-, -SO-;and    n=0-2.    (i) when n is 0, at least one of R1-R16 is sulfonic acid group; and (ii) when n is 1 or 2, at least one of R1-R20 is sulfonic acid group.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (150) has rectifying circuits (BR1-BRn) connected to respective loads e.g. cell controlling modules (MOD1-MODn). Alternating current (AC) circuits sequentially connect the adjacent rectifying circuits, and AC generating circuits (PL1-PLn) apply AC voltage to the respective AC circuits, each comprising capacitors (C1-Cn-1) and an inductor connected in series. The AC circuits transmit various phases of ACs, and the AC generating circuits generate AC voltages having frequencies equal to resonance frequencies of series circuits of the capacitors and inductors.    USE - Apparatus for supplying power to loads e.g. cell modules, cell controlling modules and voltage measuring apparatus, connected in series in a vehicle such as electric car, fuel-cell car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current generating circuits increase potential difference between positive and negative electrode input terminals to drive OR gates, AND gates, inverters, buffer and transistors, thus preventing voltage drop in charging voltage of the rectifying circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supplying system or charging/discharging system.    Rectifying circuits (BR1-BRn)    Capacitors (C1-Cn-1)    Cell controlling modules (MOD1-MODn)    Alternating current generating circuits (PL1-PLn)    Power supplying apparatus (150)
NOVELTY - The system has cell with a battery chemistry, which exhibits an open circuit potential curve. Another cell with other battery chemistry is connected with predetermined cell and exhibits other open circuit potential curve. The slope of the predetermined open circuit potential curve is greater than the slope of the other open circuit potential curve over a range of about 40% state of charge (SOC) to about 60% SOC.    USE - Battery system for use in portable electronic, power tool, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the slope of the predetermined open circuit potential curve is greater than the slope of the other open circuit potential curve over a range of about 40% state of charge (SOC) to about 60% SOC, the system SOC can be accurately determined over the full range of the system SOC. Thus the incorporation of batteries with operating characteristics such as power density, energy density, specific power, specific energy, calendar life and cycle life is allowed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of determining state of charge of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram explaining the method of operating the battery system.    Characterizing battery cell (152)    Operating battery system (154)    Counting coulombs (156)    Obtaining voltage (160)    Determining SOC (162)
NOVELTY - The current collection element (1) has several porous electroconductive contact elements (2) that are supported by support element (3). The contact elements are made of metal. The support element is penetrated into the contact element.    USE - Current collection element for fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility and the electroconductivity between the interconnector and electrode plane are improved. The stable characteristics of the current collection element are provided for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional view of the current collection element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection element (1)    Porous electroconductive contact elements (2)    Support element (3)    Cell (10)    Electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has fuel cell in which oxidizing agent gas (a) and fuel gas (b) are supplied, and produces electric power by electrochemical reaction of gases (a,b), humidification unit (40) which removes water in oxidizing agent gas discharged from fuel cell, compressor (30) which compresses humidified oxidizing agent gas, and condensation unit (60) to condense generated water discharged from fuel cell and store generated electric power. The condensed water stored by condensation unit is supplied between humidification unit and compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system is used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification efficiency of air supplied to fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has fuel cell in which oxidizing agent gas (a) and fuel gas (b) are supplied, and produces electric power by electrochemical reaction of gases (a,b), humidification unit which removes water in oxidizing agent gas discharged from fuel cell, compressor which compresses humidified oxidizing agent gas, and condensation unit to condense generated water discharged from fuel cell and store generated electric power. The condensed water stored by condensation unit is used as upstream of fuel cell, and is supplied between humidification unit and compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Heat exchanger (20)    Compressor (30)    Humidification unit (40)    Ejector (45)    Condensation unit (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (B) has a fuel cell (10), a humidification unit (20) and a condensation unit (50). The fuel cell produces electric power by electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas. The humidification unit humidifies supply flow of fuel cell, to which water contained in discharge flow discharged from fuel cell is supplied. The condensation unit condenses and stores water from discharge flow of fuel cell. The condensed water is supplied to distribution channel (60) provided at upstream position of humidification unit.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The dehumidification efficiency with respect to air supplied to fuel cell is effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Humidification unit (20)    Ejector (30)    Fuel tank (40)    Condensation unit (50)    Distribution channel (60)    Heating unit (70)    Fuel cell system (B)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (B) consists of a fuel cell (10), a humidifier (40), a compressor (30), and a heat exchanger (20). Moisture content contained in the reactive gas discharged from the fuel cell is supplied to the humidifier. The heat exchanger cools the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell after circulating through the compressor. After circulating through the heat exchanger and after the reactive gas discharged from the fuel cell is heated, it is circulated through the humidifier as a humidification source.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system reduces radiator component and piping used for circulating a cooling medium. The freedom degree of layout design is improved. The system is compact. The humidification efficiency of discharged cathode exhaust gas is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system consists of a fuel cell, a humidifier, a compressor, and a heat exchanger. A reactive gas is supplied to the fuel cell and electric power is produced by electrochemical reaction of the reactive gas. Moisture content contained in the reactive gas discharged from the fuel cell is supplied to the humidifier. The compressor compresses the reactive gas and the reactive gas is fed to the fuel cell. The heat exchanger cools the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell after circulating through the compressor. After circulating through the heat exchanger and after the reactive gas discharged from the fuel cell is heated, it is circulated through the humidifier as a humidification source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Heat exchanger (20)    Compressor (30)    Humidifier (40)    Fuel cell system (B)
NOVELTY - The battery system (6) has a temperature control apparatus (20) that controls the temperature of lithium ion secondary battery (100). The temperature of the lithium ion battery is controlled at predetermined time in the range of 35-55 degrees C.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery system mounted in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the battery capacity by the precipitation of lithium can be recovered effectively and the deterioration of the battery can be suppressed while improving the lifetime of the battery and ensuring safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery system (6)    Temperature control apparatus (20)    Microcomputer (30)    Cooling device (50)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an electronic control unit (ECU) (61) that controls the heater (51) so that the temperature fall rate of fuel cell (10) exceeds the preset temperature, when temperature fall rate of fuel cell is less than preset temperature. The control process of heater is performed until the temperature of fuel cell is higher than freezing point.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle such as car, vessel, and aircraft, and for use in stationary devices used in domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation in starting performance of fuel cell system can be suppressed. Preset temperature fall rate is maintained by heating the fuel cell even when the temperature of the fuel cell is reduced in low-temperature environment.    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 (10)    Air compressor (31)    Heater (51)    ECU (61)
NOVELTY - The electronic control unit (ECU) computes time change of resistance value of cell portion. The time change of concentration overvoltage during supply of reaction substance and removal of reaction product in electrode is determined based on activation overvoltage of cell portion and correction voltage of the cell portion. The drying state of the electrolytic membrane is detected based on absolute value of time change of resistance value of the cell portion and absolute value of time change of concentration overvoltage of cell portion.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The drying state of electrolytic membrane is determined based on absolute value of time change of resistance value of cell portion and absolute value of time change of concentration overvoltage of cell portion such that the reduction in output of the fuel cell is determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the explaining control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has insulation board (90) that is provided in outer side of lamination direction of current collection board. The current collection board contacts the center of separator located in end of lamination direction. The insulation board is contacted with separator in portion outside the outer periphery of current collection board.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference at both ends and center portion of fuel cell can be reduced. The variation in electric power generation performance of whole fuel cell can be suppressed. The current collection board contacts the center of separator, so that the contact area with separator can be enlarged. Hence, the current collection efficiency can be improved. Since the insulation board and current collection board can be integrally molded, the assembly of fuel cell can be performed easily. The cost of fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell.    Insulation boards (90,100)    Terminal (94)    Connector (97)    Screw (98)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting positive pole of the relay of fuel cell and discharging output voltage of battery converter. Detection of relay welding is enabled by the presence or absence of the electric current by generating voltage difference even when the open circuit voltages of fuel cell and high voltage battery are equal.    USE - Relay welding detection method of fuel cell mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, vessel, airplane and other fixed power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Relay welding state can be detected reliably even when the open circuit voltages of fuel cell and high voltage battery are equal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the relay welding detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a through hole (9) formed in the membrane electrode assembly (4) in the region at the side of the anode-side supply manifold of the fuel gas. A control unit controls gas pressures of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas flowing in from the cathode side and anode side gas supply manifolds (M1) according to through-holes formed in cathode-side and anode-side gas permeation layers (5,5'), respectively.    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell having improved performance quality and self-humidification property can be easily manufactured at high efficiency. Formation of crack on membrane electrode assembly by the through hole formed in the membrane electrode assembly can be avoided. The weight of the vehicle provided with fuel cell can be easily reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Gas permeation layers (5,5')    Through hole (9)    Fuel cell (10)    Gas supply manifold (M1)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has assembled battery (30) having several batteries (10,20) which are electrically connected in series. The batteries have respective cells (1a,1j) having electrode terminals (2,3) which are connected through bus line (4). An air blower (40) supplies air for delivering and receiving heat with respect to bus line provided in each battery. The channel paths (11,21) are formed along the direction of flow of air supplied from air blower towards bus line of corresponding battery.    USE - Battery system for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in temperature of every battery can be improved and stable battery performance can be achieved. The structure of system can be simplified and size can be reduced. The system can be assembled easily and maintenance property of fluid supply unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery system.    Battery cells (1a,1j)    Electrode terminals (2,3)    Bus line (4)    Batteries (10,20)    Channel paths (11,21)    Assembled battery (30)    Air blower (40)    Battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The storage apparatus (1) has a temperature control mechanism located above an apparatus (50) used for charging/discharging of an electrical storage module (10,20), in a space adjoining the electrical storage module. Bracket (62,63) is positioned with respect to the electrical storage module, for supporting fan (71,72) that supplies air for temperature control of electrical storage module. A duct portion (62c) of the bracket forms an intake passage and/or exhaust passage of electrical storage module.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack for hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since temperature control mechanism is arranged in a space adjoining the electrical storage module and the duct portion of bracket forms intake passage and/or exhaust passage of electrical storage module, the structure of the storage apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the temperature control mechanism of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Storage modules (10,20)    Charging/discharging apparatus (50)    Brackets (62,63)    Duct portion (62c)    Fans (71,72)
NOVELTY - The battery pack have upper battery module (26) and lower battery module (21) that are arranged in parallel to each other. The upstream branched flow path (62) is connected to lower battery module. The downstream branched flow path (63) formed by air intake duct (43) and air intake chamber (44) is connected to upper battery module. The cross-sectional area (S1) of the upstream branched flow path is smaller than the cross-sectional area (S2) of the downstream branched flow path.    USE - Battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in high-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled uniformly by supplying the coolant through the flow paths, performance of the battery pack can be improved and more fuel consumption by the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air intake duct and air intake chamber.    Lower battery module (21)    Upper battery module (26)    Air intake duct (43)    Air intake chamber (44)    Upstream branched flow path (62)    Downstream branched flow path (63)    Cross-sectional area of upstream branched flow path (S1)    Cross-sectional area of downstream branched flow path (S2)
NOVELTY - The device has positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector with positive electrode (13) and negative electrode (15) respectively. A strip-shaped separator (17) is arranged in any one of the accommodating portion (26,27) of the positive and negative electrodes. A metallic lithium foil is arranged on any one of the electrode, with both ends extended along width direction of separator.    USE - Electrical storage device mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for short circuit of negative and positive electrodes can be avoided and the safety of the electrical storage device can be ensured. The movement of metallic lithium foil with respect to accommodating portion of positive electrode from negative electrode accommodating portion can be avoided. The performance of the electrical storage device can be improved and energy density of the electrical storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembly structure of electrode stacking unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (15)    Strip-shaped separator (17)    Positive electrode accommodating portion (26)    Negative electrode accommodating portion (27)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has purge unit (26) for purging fuel off gas from anode flow channel (12) and electronic control unit (ECU) (60) for computing load required amount request of fuel cell (10). The ECU computes target pressure of fuel gas, based on computed load required amount. An injector (27) controls pressure of fuel gas based on target pressure. The pressure of fuel gas is reduced such that pressure of fuel gas is lower than target pressure, when target pressure of fuel gas is lower than preset value. The fuel gas with reduced pressure, is purged out by purging unit.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, hot water supply system and used in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas concentration can be restrained. The moisture content in anode flow channel can be maintained suitably, in low-load state. The electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode flow channel (12)    Purge unit (26)    Injector (27)    Electronic control unit (60)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has several cells (3) that are stacked in a case (2). The collector electrode (4) arranged at edge of the cell, is connected to positive electrode of the cell. A partition plate (1) arranged between the cells, is connected to positive electrode of the cell. The ventilation holes are formed in the partition plate along the direction orthogonal to clamping direction of the plate.    USE - Assembled battery for transporting vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle and for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated from the cells can be radiated efficiently through the holes in the partition plate so that increase in temperature of the cells can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Partition plate (1)    Case (2)    Cells (3)    Collector electrode (4)    Main portion of case (5)
NOVELTY - A cooling water tank (42) is divided into circulating water section and feed water section by cooling water tank partition having heat-transfer acceleration board. The circulating water section stores the cooling water circulated through the cooling water circulation path (43). The feed water section stores the cooling water replenished from the cooling water supply routes (45). The circulating water section and feed water section are connected to the upper portion of the tank partition. The cooling water in feed water section is discharged in cooling water consumption path (44).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle, and for use in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be driven stably without the generation of rapid temperature fall of cooling water circulated through the fuel cell. The size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water circulation pump (41)    Cooling water tank (42)    Cooling water circulation path (43)    Cooling water consumption path (44)    Cooling water supply route (45)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is formed by reduction-processing complex in which transition metal is coordinated to a phenol-containing polymer (I) having molecular weight of 1000-500000.    USE - Catalyst is used for decomposing ammonia and producing hydrogen used as fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst exhibits high activity even when used in reduced amount. The transition-metal load is increased without reducing the dispersibility of the transition metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst is formed by reduction-processing complex in which transition metal is coordinated to a phenol-containing polymer of formula (I) having molecular weight of 1000-500000.    R1=H or (halo)1-10C hydrocarbyl;    R2,R3=H, halo, nitro, acyl, ester, carboxy, formyl, nitrile, sulfone or aryl or linear or branched 1-15C alkyl (both optionally halogenated);    or R2+R3=condensed ring;    X,Y'=H or hydroxy;    Z=CH or N;    R4,R5=H, hydroxy, ether, amino, aryl or linear or branched 1-15C alkyl;    x=1-2;    y=1-3;and    n=2-120.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has integrated controller (1) to control the operation of motor and generator. The electric power consumption process of battery (BAT) is performed by rotating the motor during released state of clutch (CL) when battery temperature is low. The battery temperature increasing process is performed by repeating power consumption process and the process for storing electric power while reducing the motor speed until the preset conditions are satisfied.    USE - Apparatus for controlling increase in temperature of battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium-ion battery, etc., for electric vehicle, and front-engine rear-wheel drive type hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in front-engine front-wheel drive type hybrid vehicle, four-wheel drive type hybrid and electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in battery temperature, and generation of over-discharging and overcharging conditions can be suppressed by repeating power consumption and electrical storage processes. Heating time of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hybrid vehicle provided with control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Integrated controller (1)    Battery (BAT)    Clutch (CL)    Engine (Eng)    Left wheel (LT)
NOVELTY - An engine control unit (2) responds to preset condition to start and stop engine operation automatically. The control unit prohibits automatic stop of engine at the time of update of internal data on information processing apparatus during engine operation.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal end of internal data of information processing apparatus can be suppressed by prohibiting automatic stop at the time of update of internal data. Since the power supply of engine starter and information processing apparatus can be shared with battery, the manufacturing cost is held down and weight of the apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for information processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle control apparatus and navigation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Navigation system (1)    Engine control system (2)    Display apparatus (11)    Route guidance unit (12)    Buffer memory (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen gas tank (100) for storing hydrogen gas. A lid covers an opening (200) which replenish hydrogen gas to tank. A pressure sensor (320) arranged on the piping (300) that connects tank and opening detects the pressure during hydrogen gas replenishment. A communication apparatus (700) communicates an external hydrogen gas replenishment apparatus (80). A controller (400) adjusts the hydrogen replenishment amount to the tank and starts the communication to replenishment apparatus when detected pressure is greater than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller adjusts hydrogen replenishment amount to hydrogen gas tank and starts communication to hydrogen gas replenishment apparatus when pressure during hydrogen gas replenishment is greater than preset value, the need of lid switch for determining opening of lid can be eliminated so that the size of the lid can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen gas replenishment apparatus (80)    Hydrogen gas tank (100)    Opening (200)    Piping (300)    Pressure sensor (320)    Controller (400)    Communication apparatus (700)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the insulation film enclosure between the electric power generation element and battery case. An elongate insulation film (127) is formed to surround the electric power generation element. A notch portion (126r) is formed in the elongate insulation film for every predetermined dimension. The cutting position arrangement of the elongate insulation film is performed using the notch portion, so as to cut the elongate insulation film.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between the battery element and battery case can be performed reliably, and the elongate insulation film can be formed easily and reliably. The dimension variation of the insulation film after cutting can be prevented reliably. The battery can be manufactured easily and reliably at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram explaining the manufacturing process of battery.    Notch (126r)    Elongate insulation film (127)    Long sides (127g1,127g2)    Long side portions (127h1,127h2)    Film roll (128)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has dilution box (31) that processes and discharges the anode off gas discharged from fuel cell (2) through purge valve (52), and discharge unit (5) that performs discharge of fuel cell. A load requirement acquisition unit (7) detects the load requirement of fuel cell. The discharge of anode off gas from fuel cell through purge valve is performed after discharge of fuel cell, when detected value of load requirement of fuel cell is less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of water mixed in anode off gas to outside can be performed easily so that the useless consumption of anode gas by discharge can be prevented. The fall of fuel consumption of fuel cell can be suppressed and the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Discharge unit (5)    Load requirement acquisition unit (7)    Dilution box (31)    Purge valve (52)
NOVELTY - The generating set has two wind wheels installed at top part of a front end of a bus housing, where cross section of a vane of the wind wheels has bracket shape. The wind wheels are connected with a wind driven generator in transmission. The wind driven generator is electrically fixed with a storage battery by a charge controller. A solar panel is fixedly arranged at the top part of the bus housing, and is electrically connected to the storage battery by the charge controller.    USE - Hybrid energy-saving environmental-friendly wind-light generating set for large and medium buses.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set has simple structure and convenient usage. The generating set saves fuel and energy, protects an environment, reduces operating cost of the bus and improves market value effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hybrid energy-saving environmental-friendly wind-light generating set.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has support arms placed on two sides of a bracket. A frame is placed between the support arms, and a lighting arrow mark and an LED display screen are arranged in the frame. A side of the arrow mark is fixed with a solar energy plate. An upper end of the frame is equipped with a rotatory lamp. A side of the arrow mark is fixed with a support frame, where an end of the support frame is fixed on the solar energy plate. Two ends of a fixing rod are fixed on the arms equipped with chutes matching with two sides of the frame.    USE - Solar guide change vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enables a capstan and a twisting rope to lift the frame to certain height at night for making a driver to notice the construction site at long distance and reduce the speed at a short duration. The upper end of the frame is equipped with a rotatory lamp, thus improving alarming performance. The solar energy plate provides power to the vehicle, so as to save energy source and realize environmental protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar guide change vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealing ring (2) arranged in a metal aluminum shell (3), where an upper end surface of the sealing ring is higher than that of the metal aluminum shell. Ends of the sealing ring are provided with through-holes. Two battery units (1, 5) are overlapped in the sealing ring, where an upper end surface of a cathode of one of the battery units is lower than the upper end surface of the sealing ring. A bottom end of the shell is connected to an anode of the other battery unit via a metal gasket (4), where a surface of the gasket is electro-plated with metal nickel.    USE - Button-type assembled battery for an automobile remote controller and a doorbell burglar alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The battery satisfies requirements of high voltage, high transient pulse current and long remote control distance of the automobile remote controller and the doorbell burglar alarm, and prevents leakage of electronic elements in the remote controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode of the latter battery unit is formed as a negative conductive electrode. The bottom end of the metal aluminum shell is formed as a positive conductive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a button-type assembled battery.    Two battery units (1, 5)    Sealing ring (2)    Metal aluminum shell (3)    Metal gasket (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple wheel covers mounted on a car body, and multiple wheels e.g. main driving wheel and negative driving wheel, that are rotated by electromagnetic induction. The wheels are comprised of a magnetic material adhered to a core that is fixed to a center region. The main driving wheel is arranged under a side of the car body, and the negative driving wheel is arranged below a center region of the car body. An extrusion part is protruded from the car body.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven safely, and the environmental contamination by the exhaust gas can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wheel of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The frame has a strip-shaped linking section (1) connected with a side of a bearing section (2) equipped with a concave face. An opening formed in the bearing section and side of the bearing section are integrally connected and extended into a folding edge. A terminal part of the folding edge is provided with a joint (3) connected with the connecting section. A terminal part of the connecting section is provided with a linking board (4) whose size is more than width of the connecting section. The side and bottom of the bearing section are provided with an arc projection.    USE - Vehicle-mounted storage battery support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The concave face of the bearing section can be utilized for placing a storage battery, and the frame can be fixed on a beam of a vehicle generator chamber. The frame has simple structure, and has better bearing capability and large span extent. The frame can be applied in various types of vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted storage battery support frame.    Linking section (1)    Bearing section (2)    Joint (3)    Linking board (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple wire connecting terminals respectively arranged on a battery isolator, a main battery and an auxiliary battery. A lead wire is extend from a power supply output end of a motor and connected to one of the wire connecting terminals of the battery isolator. The wire connecting terminals of the battery isolator are arranged with the lead wire. One of the wire connecting terminals of the main battery and the auxiliary battery are grounded through lead wires.    USE - Battery isolator connecting structure for an electric air conditioner of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can intelligently switchover between the respective batteries to charge the respective batteries, so as to avoid a surge voltage phenomenon, thus guaranteeing the security of the batteries at the charging time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery isolator connecting structure.
NOVELTY - The device has an insulating layer whose internal layer is equipped with a diaphragm ring. A cathode vanadium electrolyte cavity is formed between a cathode and an external layer of the diaphragm ring. An anode vanadium electrolyte cavity is formed between an internal side of the diaphragm ring and a central anode of the device. An anode electrolyte outlet pipe and a cathode electrolyte outlet pipe are arranged on a positive output end.    USE - Columnar fluid battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a columnar fluid battery device.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cathode bag (10) formed in an accommodation space (12). An injection nozzle (40) is installed an inner side of the bag. A zinc ball (20) with an electrolyte is installed in the cathode bag that is arranged on a housing (30). A current collector (14) is installed in the housing. The injection nozzle sprays rinse solution to the accommodation space at high pressure. The cathode bag administers electron generated with reaction of zinc ball. A concatenated pipe (101) is connected to the housing. A storage tank (110) stores the electrolyte circulating via the concatenated pipe.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly performs reaction process between oxygen and zinc ball and isolates the zinc oxide absorbed to the zinc ball, so as to improve reaction efficiency between the oxygen and the zinc ball, and maximizes electrogenesis efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc-air fuel cell assembly.    Cathode bag (10)    Accommodation space (12)    Current collector (14)    Zinc ball (20)    Housing (30)    Injection nozzle (40)    Concatenated pipe (101)    Storage tank (110)
NOVELTY - A metal bipolar plate comprises surface modified layer comprising metal titanium intermediate layer (2) adjacent to metal substrate (1) and carbon-based film composite layer (3) on the metal titanium intermediate layer.    USE - Metal bipolar plate used for proton exchange fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal bipolar substrate has multi-layer protection complementing one another with extremely strong corrosion resistance performance to prolong service life of the bipolar plate. The bipolar plate has high conductivity to reduce internal resistance of proton exchange fuel cell; and modified layer has low cost and contributes to reducing cost of overall fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of metal bipolar plate comprising cleaning passivation film and impurity on surface of metal thin plate of substrate, depositing metal titanium intermediate layer (2) on surface of the metal thin plate, arc ion plating and multi-target magnetron sputtering, and depositing metal titanium intermediate layer on the surface of metal thin plate; and depositing carbon-based film composite layer (3) on metal titanium intermediate layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the metal bipolar plate.    Metal substrate (1)    Metal titanium intermediate layer (2)    Carbon-based film composite layer (3)    Metal titanium (4)    Titanium carbonate (5)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive glass material comprises metallic-oxide precursor, 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 metallic alkoxide. The organic oxide 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.    USE - Proton conductive glass material used for direct alcohol fuel cell, electrochemical sensor and supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive glass material has reduced methanol permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of proton conductive glass material, which involves mixing metallic-oxide precursor, water, organic solvent, acid and additive, stirring, curing, molding and performing hydrothermal treatment.
NOVELTY - The locator has a circuit device with a mobile phone. Electronic devices are arranged in a circuit to adjust and regulate voltage from a battery to power a mobile device. Connections of a regulator device provide voltage to battery terminals.    USE - Lead-acid battery locator. Uses include but are not limited to an automotive application, stationary application, traction application, aeronautical application, and an aerospace application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lead-acid battery locator.    Positive pole (1)    Negative pole (2)    Voltage regulator circuits (4, 6)    Subscriber identity module card chip (7)
NOVELTY - Design and development of proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, is disclosed. For the fabrication, acrylic sheets were used as the endplate. Ten individual cells are arranged in a horizontal direction. The bipolar plates were made of graphite with serpentine pattern at anode and forced air breath at the cathode. The fuel used is hydrogen at the anode and atmospheric air at the cathode. At the anode hydrogen splits into constituent protons and electrons, while the protons pass through the electrolyte membrane and the electrons necessarily take up the path of an external circuit, electric power is generated. At the cathode, protons and electrons react with atmospheric oxygen electrochemically, to form water. The electrolyte is Nafion 117 and the catalyst for membrane electrode assembly is prepared using platinum catalyst in Vulcan XC-72. The performance evaluation of membrane electrode assembly is carried out. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) to dry any water out of diesel fuel (1), for internal combustion motors, has a supply tank (11) for a drying agent (2). The drying agent absorbs moisture at temperatures below a regeneration temperature and releases moisture above this temperature. The drying agent tank has a connection (20) to the fuel tank (22) to bring the air over the fuel into contact with the drying agent. A heater (25), using the motor exhaust pipe (26), heats the drying agent over the regeneration temperature level.    USE - The system is for the extraction of any water in diesel fuel to prevent damage and wear at the fuel injectors.    ADVANTAGE - Water is taken effectively from the diesel fuel, using a drying agent which can be regenerated so that a small amount has a long working life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the diesel fuel drying assembly.    diesel fuel (1)    drying agent (2)    fuel drying assembly (10)    drying agent tank (11)    connection between the tanks (20)    fuel tank (22)    heater (25)    motor exhaust pipe (26)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cooling fan (22) that adjusts the temperature of a battery (23). A heater (24) adjusts the temperature of vehicle interior space. An electronic control unit (ECU) (21) is arranged to drive the cooling fan and heater, when a temperature control unit (12) installed in a vehicle seat (11) is started.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fan and heater are driven only when temperature control unit installed in vehicle seat is started, so that power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle seat (11)    Temperature control unit (12)    ECU (21)    Cooling fan (22)    Battery (23)    Heater (24)
NOVELTY - Preparation of amorphous boron nitride, comprises: mixing powders of boric acid and carbamide at 250-300 degrees C, to form ammonium polyborates and/or boron imide and ammonia; and heating the obtained materials to 500-600 degrees C, to form powder of amorphous boron nitride.    USE - The process is useful for preparing amorphous boron nitride (claimed), which is useful to: make crystals; for extreme pressure applications; and in electronics e.g. as a substrate for semiconductors, microwave-transparent windows, structural material for seals, electrodes, catalyst carriers in fuel cells and batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The process: is efficient, and provides pure amorphous boron nitride with low degree of contamination, which demonstrates good caking, heat conductivity and dielectric properties.
NOVELTY - A voltage resonant circuit (11) with switching circuit (13) is connected to primary side of insulated high-frequency transformer (T1). An inductor (L1) is connected in series between terminal on secondary side of transformer and output terminal (20A). A voltage is output via rectifying circuit (14) and smoothing circuit (16). The voltage resonant circuit is switched by the switching signals from switching circuit, and the frequency of the switching signals is set higher than reference frequency when the output voltage is larger than a target voltage.    USE - Direct current (DC)-DC converter for domestic fuel cell, photovoltaic power generation system and wind generator system.    ADVANTAGE - Highly efficient conversion of electric power of distributed type to electric power in the specific capacity is possible without switching loss. The size and weight reductions are achieved by using only fewer circuit components and the cost reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage resonant circuit (11)    Switching circuit (13)    Rectifying circuit (14)    Smoothing circuit (16)    Output terminal (20A)    Inductor (L1)    High-frequency transformer (T1)
NOVELTY - Forming a supported catalyst, comprises: depositing platinum, first alloy metal and second alloy metal, onto the carbon support material, to form a supported catalyst comprising a catalytic alloy of the platinum, the first alloy metal and the second alloy metal, where the first alloy metal is iridium, rhodium and/or palladium, and the second alloy metal is different from the first alloy metal, and comprises a first or second row transitional metal element.    USE - The method is useful for forming a supported catalyst, which is useful for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides supported catalyst with stable and high activity ternary alloy catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell, comprising an electrolyte disposed between an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, where the cathode electrode is the supported catalyst formed by the above method; and    (2) a fuel cell, comprising: a carbon support material; and a catalytic alloy disposed as particles on the carbon support material, where the catalytic alloy having a crystallographic lattice constant of 3.78-3.83 Angstrom (37.8-38.3 nm) and a composition of formula (Pti-M1j-M2k), and where the particles have an average particle size of 30-90 Angstrom (300-900 nm).    M1 = Ir, Rh and/or Pd;    M2 = Ti, Mn, Co, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zr and/or Fe;    i = 40-60 mol.%;    j = 5-30 mol.%; and    k = 20-50 mol.%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows method for forming a supported catalyst.    Method of forming supported catalyst (60)    Depositing the platinum onto the carbon support material (62)    Depositing the first alloy metal onto the carbon support material (64)    Depositing the second alloy metal onto the carbon support material (66)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and nonaqueous solvent containing supporting electrolyte for lithium salt. The positive electrode consists of positive electrode mix layer comprising lithium iron phosphate, electroconductive material and hydrocarbon vinyl ether-modified polyvinyl alcohol as resin binder, provided on positive electrode collector. The hydrocarbon vinyl ether-modified polyvinyl alcohol is copolymer of vinyl ether having 5-30C hydrocarbon group in the molecule, and the monomer has vinyl ester unit.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since water is used as solvent, the lithium ion secondary battery is manufactured without causing environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a mains supply circuit to a boiler controller at a terminal block for burner current phases corresponding to manufacture requirements, where the phases are released and activated for boiler operation. A combustion plug (110) and a boiler plug (100) are connected using a cable connector (90) at an adaptor plug for producing a connector for retaining the mains supply circuit at the terminal block, where the combustion plug and the boiler plug are formed from plastic material.    USE - Method for supplying current e.g. rotary current, direct current and alternating current, to a mains supply circuit supplying current to an operating material such as gas, liquid and solid operating materials, reducing device and/or a toxic substance reducing device that is utilized in an internal combustion engine, biogas system, power plant, fuel cell, of passenger car and ship (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method supplies the current to the mains supply circuit in an effective manner, thus reducing power requirement of the operating material reducing device and/or the toxic substance reducing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for supplying current to a mains supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating method for supplying current to a mains supply circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Clamps (10-40, 70)    Connection cables (80, 120)    Cable connector (90)    Boiler plug (100)    Combustion plugs (110, 160, 170)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar panel capable of extending, and installed on a vehicle roof. Air conditioner compressors are added in parallel by a three-way pipe. After being connected in parallel, the two air conditioner compressors are serially connected in the vehicle air conditioner loop. A DC motor is driven by the solar power supply to operate the newly added air conditioner compressors. When the vehicle engine or original air conditioner is closed, cold air can be obtained. A switch is used for operating the vehicle lamp system using the electricity generated by solar energy.    USE - Multifunctional extension solar panel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Includes a solar panel installed on a vehicle roof and capable of extending forwards and backwards. Ensures that new accumulator and air conditioner compressors are added. Ensures that the original connecting mode of vehicle air conditioner and vehicle lamp system is changed, but the original vehicle traveling performance is not changed. Ensures that when the vehicle engine or original air conditioner switch is closed, the electricity generated by the solar panel is used for driving the compressor to obtain the cold air and the solar power supply is used for operating the vehicle lamp system. Ensures improved traveling safety because the extension solar panel stops the rain and the snow falling on the front glass of the cab of the vehicle. Achieves the purpose of safe and comfortable traveling, energy conservation and environment protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the multifunctional extension solar panel vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a cap (10) for covering a battery (100). Terminal connectors are used for connecting the battery to a wiring hardness (105).    USE - Battery power connector system for electrical device such as electric vehicle, vehicle accessory and other electrically powered mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be recharged without removing the battery from the electrical device by attaching the battery power connector system to the battery. Thus the convenience of using the rechargeable battery is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery power connector system.    Battery power connector system (1)    Cap (10)    Battery (100)    Wiring hardness (105)
NOVELTY - The generator (2) has an air intake unit for receiving airflow produced by forward movement of an engine propelled vehicle (1) i.e. car. An air channel extends completely through a housing. A wind turbine unit provides energy to drive an electricity-generating device. An outlet unit discharges the airflow from a channel. A hydrogen production unit converts water into hydrogen. An intermix unit intermixes the converted hydrogen with air and transmits a mixture to an engine i.e. internal combustion engine, of the vehicle. A mounting unit removably secures the housing to a roof.    USE - Wind powered hydrogen generator for mounting on a roof of an engine propelled vehicle (claimed) i.e. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator has simple design and avoids a need for requiring numerous complex moving parts or more complicated mechanical structures so as to reduce fabrication and manufacturing costs. The generator allows resultant hydrogen gas to be directed to the engine of the vehicle to increase efficiency and reduce emissions of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle with a wind powered hydrogen generator.    Engine propelled vehicle (1)    Wind powered hydrogen generator (2)
NOVELTY - The distance between the set of rare earth magnets e.g. neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) and a center of rotation (103) of a rotor (106) is less than the distance between the set of ferrite magnets (110) and the center of rotation. The total volume of each cavity (107) in the rotor is partially filled by the magnets such that the air gaps (125) are formed on each side of the ferrite magnets and rare earth magnets (112). Each of the ferrite magnets is paired, and positioned symmetrically with respect to selected rare earth magnet.    USE - Interior permanent magnet machine e.g. electrical motor used in fuel cell and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The demagnetization of the ferrite magnets can be prevented, by providing the set of ferrite magnets and set of associated rare earth magnets. The manufacturing cost of the machine can be reduced, by using the less expensive rare earth magnets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing an interior permanent magnet machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the interior permanent magnet machine.    Interior permanent magnet machine (100)    Center of rotation of rotor (103)    Rotor (106)    Cavity of rotor (107)    Ferrite magnet (110)    Rare earth magnet (112)    Air gap (125)
NOVELTY - Preparing carbon nanomaterial networks, preferably carbon nanomaterial three-dimensional (3D) networks or carbon nanomaterial non-wovens, comprises adding carbon nanomaterial, preferably CNX, to an aqueous solution, adding the aqueous carbon nanomaterial solution on a substrate to form a green body, and drying the green body.    USE - The method is useful for preparing carbon nanomaterial network, preferably carbon nanomaterial 3D networks or carbon nanomaterial non-wovens. The carbon nanomaterial network is useful as: porous electrical and thermal conductor in the gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell; supporting tissue e.g. in foam core-composite; acoustic absorber e.g. for reducing noise and sound; mechanical absorber for reducing mechanical vibrations; filters for certain gases and liquids; and adhesive tape in a polymer infiltrate. The carbon nanomaterial network is useful in: electrochemical system e.g. in supercondenser or lithium ion batteries; radiator or electrical heaters; and cooling elements and heat sinks.    ADVANTAGE - The simple and cost effective method: easily prepares carbon nanomaterial network in large scale; doe not produce contaminated wastewater thus environmental friendly; and rapidly extracts water from the mixture (slurry) without damaging the nascent non-woven or 3D network. The carbon nanomaterial network can be rapidly dried and does not have cracks after drying.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the carbon nanomaterial network, preferably carbon nanomaterial 3D networks or carbon nanomaterial non-wovens, obtained by the above method.
NOVELTY - The power supply device (1) has a connecting body (330) coupled with a holding section (310) which secures a battery (100) and a capacitor unit (200). A vertical groove (213) is formed in the rear surface (212) of the casing (210) of the capacitor unit. At least one part of the connecting body is accommodated in the vertical groove.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Allows using the dead spaces at the opposite sides of the connecting body to accommodate the battery and capacitor unit, thus a large capacity is secured. Reduces man-hour in design and manufacture of vehicle. Allows the capacitor unit and battery to produce a high electric power discharge for a short time to facilitate engine starting. Prevents failure of each module when the capacitor unit is destroyed in case of collision, by distributing and positioning the modules on both sides of the groove. Provides a weak portion in an area of a bus bar which adjoins the groove so that the bus bar can be fractured to avoid short-circuiting of the modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (1)    Battery (100)    Capacitor unit (200)    Casing (210)    Rear surface (212)    Vertical groove (213)    Holding section (310)    Connecting body (330)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a data buffer i.e. RAM, for storing several voltage data temporarily, and a voltage-measurement part for measuring the voltage of a battery. A recording part records the voltage measured by the voltage-measurement part on the data buffer as voltage data in multiple recording cycles according to a load and engine starting of a vehicle side apparatus with respect to the battery. A voltage-variation detection part is provided for detecting the voltage difference of the voltage measured by the voltage-measurement part and the voltage data recorded on the data buffer.    USE - Battery diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a state of a battery i.e. lead battery, in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for diagnosing a state of a battery of a portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can monitor voltage-variation during open-circuit voltage measurement and minimum voltage measurement at the time of engine starting with small memory capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart of a battery diagnostic apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a catalyst unit provided in the middle of the exhaust flow path, for purifying the exhaust gas discharged from engine. A judging unit acquires the information of the operation state of the catalyst unit so as to determine whether the catalyst unit is operated normally. A control unit controls the switching unit that mutually switches between the exhaust gas flow paths so that the exhaust gas is not supplied to the respective exhaust gas flow path, when the catalyst unit is not operated normally.    USE - Device for adjusting temperature of battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The driving efficiency of the vehicle can be improved, as the temperature of the battery can be adjusted reliably and effectively. The reliability of the vehicle can be improved. The deterioration of the battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the temperature adjusting process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The mounting unit has a fluid passage (22) that is integrally provided in a main unit (20) mounted with rotating equipment (10). An elastic portion (41) is provided between the fixing portion (40) and recess (21).    USE - Mounting unit for fuel cell power generating device used for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fluid passage is integrally provided in main unit mounted with rotating equipment, the maintenance property of fuel cell power generating device can be improved with simple structure. The main unit can be mounted easily. The leakage of fluid can be prevented while circulating the fluid for fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the main unit.    Rotating equipment (10)    Main unit (20)    Recess (21)    Fluid passage (22)    Fixing portion (40)    Elastic portion (41)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a fuel modifier (40) for reforming the raw fuel supplied to an anode (12) and a combustor (20) which generates gas for heating. A heat exchanger (30) exchanges heat with the fuel modifier and a gas supply path (12c) supplies exhausted hydrogen containing gas discharged from the anode to the combustor. A gas exhaust passage (13b) emits the waste acid matter containing gas discharged from a cathode (13) to outside and a gas transporting supply path (13c) orients the oxygen containing gas to the combustor.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reforming reaction in the fuel modifier can be performed favorably when a big output change occurs since the heat exchanger that exchanges heat with fuel modifier that reforms raw fuel supplied to anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Gas exhaust passage (13b)    Gas transporting supply path (13c)    Combustor (20)    Heat exchanger (30)    Fuel modifier (40)
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus has a resin sheet (350) that is adsorbed adjacent to the suction portions (300,310) to suppress the generation of wrinkle in the resin sheet. A cutter (320) cuts the adsorbed resin sheet.    USE - Processing apparatus of battery resin sheet used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resin sheets can be cut easily and reliably while suppressing the generation of wrinkle, and the increase in the electrical resistance can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of battery resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the processing apparatus of battery resin sheet.    Suction portions (300,310)    Cutter (320)    Tension roller (340)    Resin sheet (350)    Control unit (360)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack (1) has a casing (10) accommodated with cells (21). An absorption sheet (23) made of fiber is provided in the outer surface of the cell, to absorb the liquid coolant. The coolant absorbed by the sheet is evaporated by the heat emitted by the cells.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack including nickel-hydrogen battery, and lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle such as car. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by the cells can be absorbed effectively by evaporating the coolant, so that increase in the temperature of the cell can be suppressed. Since the sheet is provided to absorb only the coolant, the quantity of coolant can be reduced so that cost reduction of battery pack is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Casing (10)    Radiation fin (11)    Cell (21)    Absorption sheet (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves starting lamination or winding by combining longitudinal direction edge portion with thicker thickness in portion of strip-shaped positive electrode and strip-shaped negative electrode. The strip-shaped positive electrode, strip-shaped negative electrode and separator are disconnected in width direction after lamination start or winding start. Several electrodes are manufactured by repeating the lamination or winding and disconnecting with the remainder of strip-shaped positive electrode, strip-shaped negative electrode and separator.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode structure for battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer and domestic electrical appliance and motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in thickness of outer diameter direction or thickness direction of battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of electrode winding portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The housing (30) that accommodates the fuel cell stack (FC) has a pressure relief structure (40) formed on its surface for releasing pressure inside the housing. Several occlusion suppression rods (50) positioned around the pressure relief structure suppress occlusion of the pressure release structure when the housing deforms by high pressure inside the housing.    USE - Case for fuel cell stacks mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure inside the fuel cell storage case can be suitably released by the occlusion suppression rods included pressure release structure, even if the storage case deforms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view showing the installation condition of the storage case mounted in vehicle, and a schematic view of the pressure relief structure.    Storage case (20)    Housing (30)    Pressure relief structure (40)    Occlusion suppression rods (50)    Fuel cell stack (FC)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (20) has a storage case (30) that accommodates fuel cell stack (40). A monitor (50) is installed under the fuel cell stack through insulation collar (61), for detecting the electric power generation condition of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell unit mounted in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell unit that accommodates fuel cell stack and cell monitor having heat resistance property in a compact storage case can be easily provided at low cost, as the surrounding temperature of cell monitor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (20)    Storage case (30)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Monitor (50)    Insulation collar (61)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a segmentation structure provided in the connectors (25) for connecting a diode unit (24) and separator. The diode unit main portion (26) having diode is provided in fuel cell stack (3) through a bracket (38). The connector and the diode unit main portion are mutually connected through a cable (27).    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lightweight connector is attached to the separator while attaching the main portion with the connector so that diode unit can be directly attached to the fuel cell stack and the fuel cell space can be used effectively. Layout of the diode unit main portion is changed according to the specification of the vehicle. Increase in the number of components for attaching the diode unit is suppressed, so that manufacturing cost is reduced. Heat generated by the diode is radiated efficiently using the heat sink so that the desired performance of the diode is ensured. Stability of the fuel cell stack is improved by arranging the main portion in the lower portion of the fuel cell stack. Since the length of the cable is set to low value, influence of electrical noise is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Diode unit (24)    Connector (25)    Diode unit main portion (26)    Cable (27)    Bracket (38)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an air supply system which supplies reactive gas to the fuel cell stack (40). An anode off-gas manifold (47) discharges the reactive gas and a catch tank (41) is provided in the anode off-gas manifold. A ground fault sensor detects the ground fault of the fuel cell stack. A drain valve (81) discharges the generated water (W) from the catch tank, when the ground fault of the fuel cell stack is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retention of generated water within the fuel cell stack is prevented and the ground fault of fuel cell stack is prevented reliably such that electric corrosion between each cell is prevented and the earth-leakage is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Catch tank (41)    Anode off-gas manifold (47)    Drain valve (81)    Fuel cell system (100)    Generated water (W)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1000) has vaporization portions (212,214) that are provided above the cell stacks (100,110) which are arranged in parallel manner, to produce raw fuel gas containing water vapor. A modifier has a modification unit (250) that performs steam reforming of the raw fuel gas supplied from the vaporization portions, to generate the fuel gas. A combustion portion is provided in the upper portion of the cell stack, to burn the fuel gas which is not consumed by the electrochemical reaction of the fuel cell.    USE - Solid electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution of the cell stack during driving of the fuel cell can be improved efficiently. The size of the solid electrolyte type fuel cell can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solid electrolyte type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell stack (100,110)    Vaporization portions (212,214)    Modification unit (250)    Fuel cell casing (500)    Solid electrolyte fuel cell (1000)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an oxidant gas supply system for supplying oxidant gas to the fuel cell (102) fixed to the moving object e.g. vehicle (200). An exhaust flow path (50) discharges moisture content produced by the fuel cell according to the inclination angle of the moving object by the principle of siphon.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in moving object e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriate discharge of moisture content produced by the fuel cell can be easily achieved, without the influence of the sloped state of vehicle mounted with fuel cell. A fuel cell system having improved structure can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle mounted with fuel cell system.    Exhaust flow paths (50,52)    Valves (56,58)    Inclination sensor (60)    Fuel cell (102)    Moving object (200)
NOVELTY - The lamination tool (14) has guide bars (24A,24B) that are positioned at equal intervals and extended in parallel with a baseplate (22). The base portion of the guide bars is fixed to bottom plate (28). The normal line direction of the baseplate is made to correspond with fuel cell (10) conveyed by a conveyance tray (18) at the open end of the guide bar.    USE - Lamination tool of laminating apparatus for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The time needed for stacking the fuel cells can be reduced hence manufacturing efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminating apparatus; and    (2) manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of laminating apparatus.    Fuel cell (10)    Lamination tool (14)    Conveyance tray (18)    Baseplate (22)    Guide bars (24A,24B)
NOVELTY - The battery discrimination apparatus (100) has a detection unit (10) which detects the existence or non-existence of electrode tab provided in the battery. A discrimination unit (20) discriminates the kind of the battery and molding defect of the electrode tab, based on the detection result of the detection unit.    USE - Battery discrimination apparatus for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molding state of the electrode tab can be confirmed easily in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery discrimination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery discrimination apparatus.    Detection unit (10)    Discrimination unit (20)    Pallet (30)    Conveyor (40)    Battery discrimination apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode material (111) containing active material is coated to an elongate metal foil (110) using coating apparatus (102). The metal foil is cut with electrode material using shirring machine (106) to form elongate small piece (115) of width smaller than the width of the metal foil. The elongate small piece is pressurized by a press roller (108) in the direction intersecting the transversal direction of the elongate small piece.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The metal foil is cut with electrode material to form elongate small piece of width smaller than the width of the metal foil such that the pressure is added uniformly to the electrode material using small press roller. Hence the electrode is manufactured at uniform thickness and installation cost of the electrode manufacturing apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Coating apparatus (102)    Shirring machine (106)    Press roller (108)    Metal foil (110)    Electrode material (111)    Small piece (115)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack (20) has protection structure (104) connected to predetermined number of cell voltage terminal (68b). A flat portion (106) is exposed to the exterior of casing (32) of fuel cell stack. The flat portion has flat section (106a) overlapped with a portion of side plate (82a), and flat section (106b) overlapped with a portion of side plate (82b).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation of one of the side plates maintained in the flat portion, towards outwardly can be suppressed when external load is applied in lamination direction of fuel cell stack. Mixing of foreign material into the housing can be prevented by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (20)    Casing (32)    Cell voltage terminal (68b)    Side plates (82a,82b)    Protection structure (104)    Flat portion (106)    Flat sections (106a,106b)
NOVELTY - The flat battery (1) has positive electrode material (5) filled inside a positive electrode ring (8). A gasket (4) is positioned along internal peripheral surface of the surrounding wall (12) of the armored can (2). A protrusion (21) is protruded from outer peripheral surface of the positive electrode ring to radial direction of ring, and engaged with the gasket.    USE - Flat battery such as coin and button shaped battery used as power supply in transmission apparatus of tire pressure monitoring system used for monitoring pneumatic pressure of motor vehicle. Can also be used in information technology equipment and video equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion protruded from outer peripheral surface of positive electrode ring towards radial direction is engaged with gasket, the motion of positive electrode ring and positive electrode material is regulated. Hence the breakage of internal components of the flat battery by impact and vibration can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flat battery.    Flat battery (1)    Armored can (2)    Sealing can (3)    Gasket (4)    Positive electrode material (5)    Positive electrode ring (8)    Surrounding wall of armored can (12)    Protrusion (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a filter capacitor (Cf1) connected to low voltage side of converter (22), and a smoothing capacitor (Cm) connected to high voltage side of converter. A control unit (26) controls switching of switching element contained in converter to transfer electric power to smoothing capacitor from filter capacitor so that rise in maximum voltage is controlled when collision detection signal is received.    USE - Voltage conversion apparatus mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of electrical component contained in voltage conversion apparatus at the time of vehicle collision can be reduced, without sending electric current to electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the voltage conversion apparatus.    Converter (22)    Control unit (26)    Collision sensor (30)    Filter capacitor (Cf1)    Smoothing capacitor (Cm)
NOVELTY - A converter (104) converts the direct current (DC) input voltage into preset high voltage, and an inverter (106) converts the DC into alternating output. A smoothing capacitor (105) is connected between the converter and inverter. A parallel disconnection relay (108) disconnects the output terminal of inverter from the commercial alternating current supply (102). A filter (107) has a reactor and a capacitor connecting the relay and the inverter. A discharge resistor discharges the electric power stored in smoothing capacitor.    USE - Utility-interconnected inverter apparatus of fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power stored in smoothing capacitor can be discharged reliably, and the repair and replacement of the utility-interconnected inverter apparatus can be performed safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the utility-interconnected inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Commercial alternating current supply (102)    Converter (104)    Smoothing capacitor (105)    Inverter (106)    Filter (107)    Parallel disconnection relay (108)
NOVELTY - An inverter circuit (5) converts the direct current power generated by fuel cell (1) into alternating current power. The inverter circuit has an intelligent power module (50) having power switching elements (Q39-Q44) and drive circuits (DR39-DR44) of power switching elements for three-phase motor driver inverters.    USE - Power converter device of fuel cell of fuel cell apparatus. Can also be used in solar power generation device, and wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components, mounting area and the size of the power converter device are reduced by the utilization of the intelligent power module. Hence the cost of the power converter device is reduced, and the productivity of the power converter device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Inverter circuit (5)    Intelligent power module (50)    Drive circuits (DR39-DR44)    Power switching elements (Q39-Q44)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC)-DC converter converts high output voltage of battery into low voltage. The electronic control unit (ECU) performs soft-start operation of the DC-DC converter and gradually increases output current of the DC-DC converter while starting the operation of DC-DC converter. The ECU temporarily stops the soft-start operation of the DC-DC converter when output current of DC-DC converter exceeds threshold value. The ECU restarts soft-start operation of DC-DC converter when the operation of DC-DC converter is normal.    USE - Power supply control apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The soft-start operation of direct current (DC)-DC converter is performed and output current of DC-DC converter is increased gradually while starting operation of DC-DC converter such that the failure of the connection relay by rush current is prevented and the reliability of the power supply control system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the relationship of output current and time. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Operating a fuel cell power plant comprises evaluating power needs of an external load to determine a fixed IDC value sufficient to supply the needs; and operating the fuel cell power plant at substantially fixed reactant flows sufficient to provide the fixed IDC value.    USE - The method is useful for operating a fuel cell power plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides an improved method for operating a fuel cell power plant to enhance reliability of the power plant. The fuel cell power plants can be operated with reduced cycling of these components resulting in improved power plant reliability and lower manufacturing and operating costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Operating a fuel cell power plant comprises evaluating power needs of an external load to determine a fixed IDC value sufficient to supply the needs; and operating the fuel cell power plant at substantially fixed reactant flows sufficient to provide the fixed IDC value, where the fuel cell power plant has an output voltage at the substantially fixed reactant flows, and further comprising the steps of comparing the output voltage to a maximum voltage of the external load, and selectively turning on an auxiliary load when the output voltage is greater than the maximum voltage where a portion of the output voltage is provided to the auxiliary load and remaining voltage to the external load is less than the maximum voltage.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting an oxygen supply (8) on a cathode inlet (15) while controlling an active supply of fuel cell, and retaining a fuel cell stack (1) at direct current network (12) to be set. Voltage of the direct current network is connected to the fuel cell stack on a predefined standby voltage level. A fuel cell system is set to a stand-by mode in a normal operation, where the supply of di-oxygen is initially started. Setting and retaining process of the stand-by voltage level is determined at another direct current network.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is operated with stand-by function with lower power requirements, high efficiency and increased driving comfort, without the need for additional active components and without any noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode inlet (6)    Oxygen supply (8)    Direct current networks (12, 16)    Cathode inlet (15)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has two delivery units (12, 14) i.e. micrometering pumps, provided with delivery chambers (16, 18) possessing variable volumes, respectively. Piezo assemblies (24, 26) sense volume changes of the delivery chambers, respectively. An inflow region (36) of one of the delivery units is connected to an outflow region (42) of the other delivery unit. The piezo assemblies are electrically excited such that fluid i.e. liquid hydrocarbon, from the former delivery unit is conducted through the chambers of the both units, to sense volume changes in the chamber of the latter unit.    USE - Metering pump assembly for delivering liquid hydrocarbon e.g. petrol and diesel to a fuel-operated vehicle heating device and a reformer (all claimed) of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly delivers the defined amount of the liquid hydrocarbon to the heating device of the fuel-operated vehicle and the reformer of the fuel cell over the long operating life in an efficient manner. The assembly is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a metering pump assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a metering pump assembly.    Metering pump assembly (10)    Delivery units (12, 14)    Delivery chambers (16, 18)    Piezo assemblies (24, 26)    Inflow region (36)    Outflow region (42)
NOVELTY - The on-board-unit has a switching device (D2) electrically coupled with a connector (A) in an input side to detect availability of an operational voltage provided by an external energy source (EXT) e.g. battery. The switching device is electrically coupled with a switch input (SWIN) of a switch (S1) in an output side to supply a switching signal (Z). The switching device produces the switching signal based on the availability of the voltage and a switch-off signal (ACCU-OFF). The switch-off signal is provided by a switch arrangement (CIRC) i.e. computing device, at a switch output (OFF-OUT).    USE - On-board-unit e.g. charge on-board-unit and tachograph, for use in a vehicle for detecting road tolls and a vehicle utilization value and for monitoring time of use. Can also be used for an emergency-power supply, uninterrupted power supply and accumulator or battery operated device.    ADVANTAGE - The on-board-unit is designed such that the operational voltage of the switch arrangement is automatically cut off, thus reducing energy requirement of the on-board-unit while improving a storage period of the on-board-unit without completely discharging an energy storage. The utilization of the external energy source allows the on-board-unit to be automatically operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an on-board-unit.    Connector (A)    Switch-off signal (ACCU-OFF)    Switching arrangement (CIRC)    Switching device (D2)    External energy source (EXT)    Switch output (OFF-OUT)    Switch input (SWIN)    Switch (S1)    Switching signal (Z)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a thermoelectric module (3) provided with upper- and lower sides and thermoelectric active materials extending between the upper- and lower sides. A circular or oval pipe (2) transmits hot medium i.e. exhaust gas, or cold medium along a heat transmission path (11), such that the upper side stands in thermal contact with the hot medium and the lower side stands in thermal contact with the cold medium. The thermoelectric module includes an enveloping body to protect the active materials against influences or fluid contaminants from outer side of the thermoelectric module.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for generating electrical energy for heat energy from air conditioning system, battery component, and internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed such that a mechanical connection between the thermoelectric module and the circular or oval pipe is improved, thus prolonging life-span of the generator, and improving efficiency of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of a thermoelectric generator.    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Circular or oval pipe (2)    Thermoelectric module (3)    Housing (6)    Heat transmission path (11)
NOVELTY - A metal substance/multi-wall carbon nanotube type composite material comprises (mass %) carbon nanotubes (63-95) having a diameter of 10-30 nm. The grain size of the metal substance is 15-28 nm.    USE - A metal substance/multi-wall carbon nanotube type composite material used for an electro-catalyst, e.g. anode catalyst, for a direct methanol fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite material is prepared using a simple, inexpensive, and environment-friendly method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the metal substance/multi-wall carbon nanotube type composite material, comprising:    (A) preparing a mixed nitrate solution containing divalent metal ion M2+ and aluminum ion (Al3+) from deionized water, where the ratio of (M2+)/(Al3+) is 2-4, and where the mole concentration of M2+ is 0.05-0.1 mol/L, and the mole concentration of Al3+ is 0.01-0.05 mol/L;    (B) when M2+ refers to mixed nitrate solution of cobalt ion (Co2+) and/or magnesium ion (Mg2+), adding 3-6 mol/L urea to the mixed salt solution, performing hydrothermal reaction at 100-150 degrees C for 10-20 hours, filtering, separating, washing with deionized water, and drying at 60-70 degrees C for 15-20 hours to obtain a layered double hydroxides (LDH) precursor;    (C) placing the LDH precursor in a muffle furnace, increasing temperature to 700 degrees C at 5-10 degrees C/minute, and keeping the temperature at 700 degrees C for 60-120 minutes to obtain a roasted product; and    (D) applying the roasted product in a porcelain boat, placing the boat in a heating furnace for growing the carbon nanotubes, for a magnesium-containing system with urea as precipitant, introducing 60-70 mL/minute nitrogen to the heating furnace, increasing the temperature to 600-800 degrees C at 2-10 degrees C/minute, and introducing 6-10 mL/minute ethyne gas for 90-120 minutes.    M2+=Mg2+, Cu2+, and/or preferably Co2+.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a rolled electrode assembly (14) which is formed by rolling positive and negative electrode plates (11,12). A separator (13) is fixed on the outermost periphery of the rolled electrode assembly with an adhesive tape for fixing a roll end. An exposed portion of negative electrode substrate without an active material mixture layer is placed on outermost periphery side of negative electrode plate. The roll ends of respective positive electrode plate and negative electrode substrate are not overlapped by an adhesive tape.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, alkaline storage battery such as nickel-cadmium storage battery, and nickel-hydrogen storage battery used as power supply for cell phones and in car industry for automobiles, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle for protecting environment from carbon dioxide gas.    ADVANTAGE - As the roll ends of respective positive electrode plate and negative electrode substrate are not overlapped by an adhesive tape, the battery is seldom broken even when charging and discharging are repeatedly provided at high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective longitudinal sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Rolled electrode plate (14)
NOVELTY - Carbon nanocages are prepared using acetylene black as carbon black and ferric nitrate nanohydrate, and mixed with predetermined amount of sodium hydroxide, platinum precursor and ethylene glycol as reducing agent. Then, ethylene glycol in obtained solution is oxidized to reduce platinum precursor, and pH of obtained solution is controlled. The resultant product is washed to remove organic substances, and heat treated at 2400-2800 degrees C in nitrogen atmosphere for predetermined time, to obtain catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, sports utility vehicle, truck, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell containing the catalyst has excellent corrosion resistance.
NOVELTY - The system analyses battery relevant information of object battery (40) transmitted from user terminal (30) through network (50) in center computer (10). The battery analysis information is analyzed based on battery relevant information. The information is registered into battery database (22) when creating user notification information based on battery analysis information.    USE - System for supporting battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, forklift truck, golf cart, local area electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be diagnosed and checked centrally by center computer, the owner of each battery does not need to spend manpower for diagnosis of battery. The traceability of the battery is made realizable and fee-charging according to power consumption can be managed centrally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery fee-charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of battery total support system.    Center computer (10)    Battery database (22)    User terminal (30)    Battery (40)    Network (50)
NOVELTY - Preparing a nanostructure material on a substrate, comprises: spraying an aqueous solution from a capillary to the substrate, where the aqueous solution comprises an electrolyte; and applying an electrical bias between the capillary and the substrate, such that the electrolyte is deposited on the substrate to form the nanostructure material.    USE - The nanostructure material is useful as an electrode in an electrochemical device comprising fuel cells, hydrogen separation membranes, membrane reactors, hydrogen sensors, and humidity sensors, where the fuel cells can be hydrogen/air fuel cells, or direct alcohol fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a nanostructure material prepared by the process, where the nanostructure material comprises the solid acid (A); and    (2) a composition comprising water, an alcohol, the solid acid electrolyte (A) and a surfactant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an electrospray setup.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical storage/discharge device has anode and cathode with one or more cells of battery array of cells, electrolyte of a single chemical species in separate anolyte and catholyte compartments separated by an ionic transfer structure, and unit for effecting variation of ionic concentration in one or both of the anolyte and catholyte compartments for charging and discharging.    USE - Electrochemical storage/discharge device used for automobiles e.g. electric hybrid car, emergency and portable power supply, and load leveling for solar, wind and hydro sources.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical storage/discharge device has favorable charging and discharging characteristics, durability and reproducibility, and is economical. The deterioration of electrode and other internal cell component is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for accumulation and storage of energy in reversible method.
NOVELTY - The system has a control device transforming energy output of a renewable energy capture device to a form usable by a set of electrical storage devices i.e. electrical batteries. The electrical storage devices release energy to a set of pieces of energy use equipment along a direction of a distribution control device. The energy use equipment includes a charging plug that is arranged with one of the pieces such that renewable energy is economically captured and used in a populated area for direct recharging of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (79a, 79b, 79c).    USE - Recharging system for an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a composite strip during pivoting wind turbine blades to perform operation in a simple manner, thus greatly reducing manufacturing cost of the system, and hence allowing the system to operate at an acceptable cost in areas with modest winds. The system avoids the need for remotely supplied renewable electricity in areas of high population density, thus increasing electrical grid stability through increased use of distributed generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stanchion of the system is composed of a fibrous reinforcement within a matrix of resin material and metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a parking lot area equipped with both wind and solar energy vending systems for charging vehicles.    Wind turbine assembly (20)    Vertical axis wind turbine rotor (21)    Mast (22)    Turbine blades (23)    Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (79a, 79b, 79c)