NOVELTY - The device has an axial outer gear arranged on a lengthened rotating shaft (15) of a generator (14). An inner surface of an inner gear slide sleeve (11) is provided with an axial inner gear meshed and an axial outer gear on the lengthened rotating shaft of the generator. A driven gear, transmission wheel (5), electromagnetic sucking disk (8), inner gear slide sleeve and the lengthened rotating shaft of the generator are located on a shaft line. A thrust disc (13) is fixed on the rotating shaft of the generator.    USE - Automobile's waste kinetic energy utilizing working device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, compact in design, drives the generator to generate power by driving the transmission wheel utilizing the wheels when the automobile brakes by cutting off the power, so that the device effectively utilizes the kinetic energy wasted by the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile's waste kinetic energy utilizing working device.    Transmission wheel (5)    Electromagnetic sucking disk (8)    Inner gear slide sleeve (11)    Thrust disc (13)    Generator (14)    Lengthened rotating shaft (15)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a (non)doped powder particles of zirconium and/or hafnium hydrate and their mixtures, comprises a basic hydrolysis of starting powder particles into a zirconium and/or hafnium derivative (I), where the material has a solubility of less than 10-3 in water at a temperature of less than 20 degrees C, the derivative is (non)doped, and the starting particle is constituted of (non)aggregated base particles, having a sphericity index of less than 0.6.    USE - The process is useful for the preparation of (non)doped powder particles of zirconium and/or hafnium hydrate, which is useful in catalysis and filtration.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and efficient to obtain the powder with high specific surfaces and/or new forms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing a (non)doped powder particles of zirconium and/or hafnium hydrate and their mixtures, comprises a basic hydrolysis of starting powder particles into a zirconium and/or hafnium derivative of formula (M(OH)x (N1)y(OH2)z) (I), where the material has a solubility of less than 10-3 in water at a temperature of less than 20 degrees C, the derivative is (non)doped, and the starting particle is constituted of (non)aggregated base particles, having a sphericity index of less than 0.6.    M = Zr4-, or Hf4-;    N1 = anion or its mixture;    x, y = positive numbers; and    z = a positive number or zero.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the powder comprising more than 20% in number of (non)aggregated base particles, having a sphericity index of less than 0.6 and constituted of zirconium hydrate and/or hafnium hydrate of formula (MOx(OH)y(OH2)z) (II); and    (2) a device comprising a catalyst, a catalyst support, a filtration component, a component of a fuel cell, a piezoelectric material, an optical connector, a dental ceramic, structural ceramic, or obtained from the powder.    M = Zr4-, and/or Hf4-;    x, z = positive numbers or zero; and    y = positive number, where 2x+y is 4.
NOVELTY - Composition comprises either: aminopyridinium cations (I); or pyridinium cations (II) or (III); or ionic aminopyridinium compounds; or ionic pyridinium compounds (V) or (VI); or a 1-ethyl nicotinic acid ethyl ester cation.    USE - The composition is useful in: heat transfer fluids, solvents, catalysts or lubricants; the preparation of a lubricant or oil, which is useful in machinery and engines, which are engine of an automobile, jet engine, turbine or other high performance apparatus, or other device that typically operates under constant high temperature and/or low pressure operating conditions; automobiles and highly specialized aeronautical vehicles e.g. space craft; and the fabrication of batteries (electrolytes), fuel cells (conducting medium), high temperature fuel cells (conducting medium), gas separations (liquid absorbent), liquid membrane fabrication (separating agent) and processing of combustion gases (removal of sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxide compounds and carbon dioxide).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides: improved and longer half-life lubricating fuel (oil); improved upper and preserved lower range of operability and stability; enhanced thermal stability and an improved liquidus range; preserved viscosity that is suitable for providing a conveniently pumpable fluid preparation. The composition remains liquid over a very broad range of temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composition comprises either: aminopyridinium cations of formula (I); or pyridinium cations of formulae (II) or (III); or ionic aminopyridinium compounds of formula (IV); or ionic pyridinium compounds of formulae (V) or (VI); or a 1-ethyl nicotinic acid ethyl ester cation.    R1 = butyl or hexyl,;    R3, R11, R13, R17 = CnH2n+1;    n = 1-16;    R2, R5-R8, R10, R14, R16, R19, R20 = CpH2p+1;    p = 0-16;    R12 = cyclohexyl;    R15 = hexyl or octyl; and    X = anion.
NOVELTY - Colloidal-printed carbon structure component has honeycomb structure. The colloidal-printed carbon structure component has meso-pores and/or macro-pores having uniform average diameter of 5-500 nm and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 100-1500 m2/g.    USE - Colloidal-printed carbon structure component is used for manufacture of colloidal-printed carbon supported catalyst (claimed) used for fuel cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The colloidal-printed carbon supported catalyst formed using colloidal-printed carbon structure component has excellent activity and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of colloidal-printed carbon structure component; and    (2) manufacture of colloidal-printed carbon supported catalyst.
NOVELTY - A power configuration system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle comprises high voltage components for driving a fuel cell that is used as a main power source of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle and are arranged in front of a first blocking diode installed in a main bus terminal so that the voltage of the fuel cell is maintained below a storage mechanism that is use as an auxiliary power source of the hybrid vehicle by consuming electric power of the fuel cell when the high voltage components are driven during regenerative braking.    USE - A power configuration system for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system can maintain the voltage of a fuel cell below that of a storage mechanism during regenerative braking so that the fuel cell may not unnecessarily charge the storage means, thus increasing the amount of regenerative braking energy and improving fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) controlling the configuration system; and    (2) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a power configuration system of a fuel cell-supercapacitor hybrid vehicle.    Blower (111)    High voltage junction boxes (113, 117)    Radiator fan (115)    Hydrogen recirculation blower (116)    Supercapacitor (120)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to electrochemical power engineering, and specifically to devices for direct conversion of chemical energy of hydrogen-containing fuel to electrical energy, particularly to a fuel cell electrode which is made from a plate (1) of monocrystalline silicon with orientation (110). On one side of the plate (1) there are equidistant gas-intake grooves (2) which pass parallel to plane (111). On the other side of the plate (1) there is grid made from equidistant gas-distribution slit-type channels (3) which are linked to the gas-intake grooves (2). The axis (4-4) of the gas-intake grooves (2) and the axis (5-5) of the gas-distribution slit-type channels (3) lie at an angle of 70 degrees -71 degrees relative each other.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Increased "porosity" of the electrode with reduction of the lattice constant of gas-distribution channels, as well as provision for more efficient use of area of the electrodes while maintaining the required mechanical strength. 9 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (20) has anode, cathode, and nonaqueous electrolyte which infiltrate electrodes. Anode is formed by coating anode collector (W1) with anode mix (W2) containing lithium containing multiple oxides, electroconductive material like graphite-type carbon material and amorphous carbon, and additive. Cathode is formed by coating cathode collector (W3) with cathode mix (W4) containing occlusible and dischargeable carbon material for charging and discharging lithium ions.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for video tape recorder (VTR) camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone, electrical vehicles and hybrid-type electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved output characteristics in low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium secondary battery (20)    Anode collector (W1)    Anode mix (W2)    Cathode collector (W3)    Cathode mix (W4)
NOVELTY - The system has purified water container (2) that is connected to water taps (4) provided in cells (101) by feed pipe (3). The water tap has purified water channel that circulates purified water to each cell. A cylindrical float provided in the cell, moves up and down according to the battery liquid level. A valve, which cooperates with the movement of the float, opens and closes the purified water channel. The valve blocks the purified water channel, when liquid level reaches predetermined upper limit and float moves to predetermined upper limit position.    USE - System for supplying purified water to cell in battery package mounted in vehicle e.g. truck, passenger car and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The purified water can be supplied to each cell in battery package, according to the liquid level in each cell, without requiring complicated operations. The purified water container and feed pipe can be detachably connected, so that the purified water container can be easily replaced. Hence the water supply operation can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for supplying purified water to cell in battery package.    Purified water container (2)    Feed pipe (3)    Water tap (4)    Suspension tool (5)    Automotive battery (10)    Cell (101)
NOVELTY - A HV terminal assembly (24) has a tray (28A) to align a HV cable (23) with a HV receptacle of HV device e.g. power inverter module. A HVIL jumper device (32B) operatively connected to the tray, is electrically connectable with HVIL source and return (SR) pins. A removable cover with HVIL shorting plug (32A) is mountable to the tray. The HV terminal assembly allows energy storage system to supply HV electrical energy to HV device only when the pins, jumper device and shorting plug are electrically connected to each other to form a closed HVIL circuit.    USE - High-voltage propelled vehicle (HVPV) e.g. hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), purely electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV), etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the HV electrical energy is supplied to HV device only when the HVIL components are electrically connected to each other to form a closed HVIL circuit, proper electrical connection or installation of HV cabling to HV device prior to energizing the HV circuit, is detected. Since the HV terminal assembly is integrated with the HVIL circuit of the vehicle, low-gage, low-voltage HVIL cabling is not co-routed with high-gage HV cabling so the long term durability of the HVIL circuit is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for HV terminal assembly for connecting set of HV cables to HV device at HV access point onboard the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective top view of HV terminal assembly.    HV cable (23)    HV terminal assembly (24)    Tray (28A)    HVIL shorting plug (32A)    HVIL jumper device (32B)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery powered hydraulic pump spinning a weighted flywheel connected to a generator with sufficient speed to generate enough electricity to power wheels and a propeller or water jet of the vehicle. A flywheel is encased in a shell to allow the fluid from the hydraulic pump to be captured and recycled. An electronic controller determines a level of charge for an operating string of batteries. The generator provides electricity to recharge stand-by string of batteries. The operating string supplies the power to a hydraulic pump.    USE - Vehicle e.g. land vehicle and water vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle eliminates mining of the string of batteries through total depletion of electrical energy, and reduces the need for special construction within the vehicle. The electronic controller eliminates noise and pollution of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of a battery powered system.
NOVELTY - A catalyst-slurry preparation apparatus consists of a reactor (10) for accommodating a solvent and a catalyst, an ultrasonic generator (21) and a high-speed stirrer (23) which are connected to the reactor to uniformly disperse the catalyst to a preset particle size in the solvent, and a vacuum-maintaining unit (11) connected to the reactor to maintain the internal pressure of reactor in vacuum state.    USE - Apparatus is used for preparing catalyst slurry used for manufacturing membrane-electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte (or proton exchange) membrane fuel cells. Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicles, buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, boats, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hydrogen-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables uniform dispersion of nano-sized catalyst particles at a high concentration, and maximizes the adsorption force between the catalyst and ionomer. The ionomers are infiltrated into and adsorbed onto the primary pores of a catalyst support to induce a metallic catalyst formed in the primary pores to participate in the reaction, thus increasing the catalyst utilization, as well as so that respective surface potentials of catalyst particles including the catalyst support are increased to improve dispersity of the catalyst particles in solvent and flowability of the catalyst slurry. The obtained slurry enables economical manufacture of electrodes with high productivity. The electrodes provide high-performance membrane-electrode assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for preparing catalyst slurry.    Reactor (10)    Vacuum-maintaining unit (11)    Filter (18)    Ultrasonic generator (21)    High-speed stirrer (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell plate has a lower plate (28) that is adjoined to an upper plate (26) provided with an inlet aperture (38). A conduit (36) with a continuous seam is formed between the upper and the lower plates and is in fluid communication with the inlet aperture and outlet aperture (52), to facilitate transport of water to the outlet aperture.    USE - Fuel cell plate used in fuel cell stack (claimed) of fuel cell power system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the transport of water is facilitated by the conduit with continuous seam formed between the upper and lower plates, the number of components required is minimized. Thus manufacture of the plate is simplified and the cost is reduced while improved fuel cell performance. Starting performance of the fuel cell in sub-freezing temperatures can be maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged partial perspective view of the fuel cell plate.    Upper plate (26)    Lower plate (28)    Conduit (36)    Inlet aperture (38)    Leading edge (45)    Outlet aperture (52)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly has a battery e.g. lithium ion battery comprising a cell case. The outer surface of the cell case has two coating layers (801,803) of different intumescent materials with different thermal conductivity. The intumescent materials are graphic-based intumescent materials, thermoplastic elastomers, ceramic-based intumescent materials, vermiculite/mineral based intumescent materials and ammonium polyphosphate based intumescent materials.    USE - Battery assembly for laptop, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer surface of the cell case is coated with two different intumescent materials, the thermal energy generated during thermal event is absorbed, preventing thermal runaway. The safety of the battery assembly is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the outer cell case of battery, comprising coatings.    Upper cell surface (303)    Terminal (305)    Coatings of intumescent materials (801,802)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing lithium sulfide, phosphorus sulfide and phosphorus pentoxide is prepared (AA) such that molar ratio of lithium sulfide and sum of phosphorus sulfide and phosphorus pentoxide is less than 3. A sulfide solid electrolyte is synthesized (BB) from raw material composition by vitrification method. A total solid type lithium battery (DD) is assembled (CC) using electrolyte in atmosphere having dew point of -60 degrees C or more.    USE - Manufacture of total solid type lithium battery used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The dew point is easily controlled during assembly of lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for manufacture of total solid type lithium battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation process (AA)    Synthesis process (BB)    Battery assembly process (CC)    Lithium battery (DD)
NOVELTY - The battery has an auxiliary power source connected in parallel to a main power source, where the battery is formed with an electrolyte by utilizing tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate (TEMABF 4) salt. A super-capacitor is provided with an electrode and formed in a kneading coating type. The battery is formed with a conductive material i.e. carbon fiber, with an electrode, where weight of active material solid portion comparison of the electrode is 10-15 percent. Weight of active material solid portion comparison of electrode of a binder is 3-10 percent.    USE - Hybrid battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable electronic instrument such as cellular phone, camcorder and notebook, a welding machine, an aerogenerator, a solar electric generator, an electromotive wheel chair, an electric bicycle and a forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has super-capacitor connected in parallel, so that the battery discharge voltage is compensated for overload power generation, thus extending the life time of battery. The overload or high power pulse characteristic of battery can be improved, and the range of usage of the battery temperature can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a hybrid battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a conversion unit (100) for converting commercial alternating current (AC) source (600) into direct current (DC) power supply. Another conversion unit (400) converts another DC power supply (700) supplied from a power supply unit into former DC power supply corresponding to commercial AC source. A smoothing unit (200) smoothens the former DC power supply transformed through the two conversion units. A blockade unit (500) blocks connection of the conversion units and the smoothing unit. A control unit supplies surplus power to the commercial AC source.    USE - Device for supplying hybrid power to a compressor of an air-conditioner using wind force, sunlight and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device minimizes the usage of the conversion units, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the device. The device consumes less power and prevents environmental contamination. The device is small in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Conversion units (100, 400)    Smoothing unit (200)    Blockade unit (500)    Commercial alternating current source (600)    Direct current power supply (700)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating thermal plasma jet within a thermal plasma reactor by the direct current discharge. The vaporized zinc particle of micrometer size is injected to the generated thermal plasma jet inside. A zinc oxide nanorod is synthesized by injecting reaction gas to the thermal plasma jet inside. The synthesized zinc oxide nanorod is reacted in the vaporized zinc gas. Diameter of the zinc oxide nanorod is 50 to 100 nanometers, and the length is 0.5 to 1.5 micrometer.    USE - Method for manufacturing zinc oxide nanorod (claimed) for a fuel cell and a gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the zinc oxide nanorod can be increased according to increase amount of the oxygen, which is a reaction gas. The method enables the reaction between the oxygen and the zinc oxide of nano-size in short-time period and manufactures the zinc oxide nano particle with excellent photocatalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a zinc oxide nanorod.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a zinc oxide nanorod manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a solar cell (1) and fuel cell (2) for electric power generation without producing carbon dioxide. The generated electric power is stored in a lithium ion battery (3). The thermal medium is heated by a heater (9) using the stored electric power. The water from the tap-water supply is heated by a heat exchanger (19) using the heat generated by thermal medium. The warm water is supplied to the warm water using place.    USE - Warm water supply system for supplying warm water used for floor heating and drying machine in apartment house and hospital. Can also be used in greenhouse for vegetable cultivation, greenhouse for hatching eggs and breeding chamber of animal.    ADVANTAGE - The warm water can be effectively supplied even during the disaster such as earthquake and mudslide by using the solar cell and fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a warm water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Lithium ion battery (3)    Heater (9)    Heat exchanger (19)    Warm water supply system (100)
NOVELTY - Electrode plate (20) has several electrodes (22-1-22-4) formed on surface of electrically insulating baseplate (21), and contacted to resistance distribution detection object cell (10). Alternating current controllers (30-1-30-4) permit the flow of alternating current so that each potential of electrodes turns to specific potential. A resistance calculation unit (70) computes the resistance value for each region contacted to each electrode based on flow of alternating current.    USE - Resistance distribution detection apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Internal resistance of object cell is detected correctly, based on specific potential of electrodes. Manufacturing cost can be reduced since the circuit can be constructed simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the resistance distribution detection apparatus.    Resistance distribution detection object cell (10)    Electrode plate (20)    Insulating baseplate (21)    Electrodes (22-1-22-4)    Alternating current controllers (30-1-30-4)    Resistance calculation unit (70)
NOVELTY - A cell stationary plate (50) is provided on base board (20) mounted on edge of support stand (81). A probe mounting plate (30) is provided with inspection probe (31) corresponding to battery cell at cell stationary plate, and is moved vertically through swiveling mechanism (73). A drive mechanism (60) is provided with raising/lowering board (62) in lower side of base board, to drive base board vertically, so that inspection probe contacts upper surface of cell on base board by positioning pin (33) of probe mounting plate into hole (50-1) of cell stationary plate.    USE - Apparatus for inspecting battery cell used for portable electronic device and vehicle-mounted equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The inspection of battery cell can be performed accurately, since the inspection probe contacts upper surface of cell on base board reliably by positioning pin of probe mounting plate into hole of cell stationary plate. The size of inspection apparatus can be reduced by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery cell inspection apparatus.    Base board (20)    Probe mounting plate (30)    Inspection probe (31)    Pin (33)    Cell stationary plate (50)    Hole (50-1)    Drive mechanism (60)    Raising/lowering board (62)    Swiveling mechanism (73)    Support stand (81)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a separator that is positioned between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The exposed portion (1a) of the positive electrode plate is welded to current collection terminal board (10) of positive electrode. The current collection terminal board is connected to sealing board through which opening portion of case is covered. A hole (10a) is formed in center portion of the current collection terminal board.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, electric tool, bicycle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of gas into the case can be prevented so that damage of separator and generation of internal short circuit can be avoided, the electrolyte solution can be injected reliably through the hole formed in the current collection terminal board and the connection intensity of the board and the electrode plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current collection terminal board.    Exposed portion (1a)    Current collection terminal board (10)    Hole (10a)    Outer peripheral portion (10b)    Inner peripheral portion (10c)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage detection unit that detects the voltage of fuel cell stack (1). A control unit (30) controls a fuel tank (10) to supply fuel gas such as hydrogen to fuel electrode of fuel cell stack while controlling a compressor (20) to supply oxidizing agent gas such as air to oxidizing agent electrode of fuel cell stack. An estimation unit estimates the concentration of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode respectively based on the detected voltage of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel electrode and oxidizing gas electrode of fuel cell stack based on voltage of fuel cell stack can be estimated with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel tank (10)    Hydrogen pressure regulation valve (11)    Compressor (20)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material is obtained by carbonizing an aggregate of phenol-resin spherical cured material, and reversibly occludes and desorbs lithium ion.    USE - Negative-electrode active material is used for electrical storage devices (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical-double-layer capacitors used in electric vehicles, photovoltaic power generation, and wind-powered electricity generation, hybrid capacitors, lithium ion capacitors used as hybrid type electrical storage device, and lithium ion secondary batteries used in mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and electronic dictionaries.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode active material provides electrical storage devices having excellent durability, discharge capacity, and cycle characteristics, and high energy density.
NOVELTY - The device has outer cover material (20) with positive electrode and negative electrode connecting terminals, which is made to surround a battery element (10) to form cylindrical structure (27) overlapping flexible film edges. A heat welding portion (24) is formed and extended in openings (28,29) of cylindrical structure for welding inner surface layer (21) and external layer (23). A connecting terminal element (32) arranged outside outer cover material is protruded along outer peripheral portion of cylindrical structure having connection elements (33,34).    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery, lithium secondary battery, polymer secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor for use in motor vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of the outer cover material with the connecting terminal element can be prevented reliably and the generation of short-circuit in the external lead can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Battery element (10)    Outer cover material (20)    Inner surface layer (21)    External layer (23)    Heat welding portions (24,25)    Cylindrical structure (27)    Openings (28,29)    Connecting terminal portions (31,32)    Connection elements (33,34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has resistor (121) that is connected with electrodes (111,131). The input and output sections (121a,121b) of resistor are formed with through-holes (101a,101b). The width of resistor is narrower that the width of the electrodes when electric current flows towards output section from input section via electric current path formed within resistor main portion (121c).    USE - Current measurement apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation of the current distribution can be made small even when variation of the current distribution is produced within electrodes. Thus, the measurement error arising in detection of electrical potential difference can be suppressed and the current measurement precision can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the resistor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Through-holes (101a,101b)    Electrodes (111,131)    Resistor (121)    Input section (121a)    Output section (121b)    Resistor main portion (121c)
NOVELTY - All-solid-state lithium secondary battery has positive electrode layer (1), solid electrolyte layer (2) and negative electrode layer (3). The positive electrode layer contains lithium-containing sulfate coated oxide-based positive electrode active material in which lithium-containing sulfate is formed in surface of oxide-based positive electrode active material, and sulfide-type solid electrolyte material.    USE - All-solid-state lithium secondary battery is used for motor vehicle. Can also be used for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state lithium secondary battery is excellent in output characteristics by suppressing formation of high resistant layer in positive electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has constant current sources (210,220,230) to supply constant current to resistor, and thermostat (250) to set the temperature of resistor. A voltage sensor (260) measures electrical potential difference of resistor at various temperature values. The resistance value of the resistor is calculated based on the measured electrical potential difference and value of electric current supplied from current sources. The information comprising computed resistance value and temperature of the resistor is outputted to control unit (50).    USE - Apparatus for measuring resistance value of resistor arranged in electric current path of fuel cell used for supplying electric power to electric motor used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electric current flowing through the electric current path of fuel cell can be detected with higher precision. The voltage sensor is connected in parallel with resistor, so that the time required for measuring the electrical potential difference of resistor can be shortened. The structure of the resistance value measuring apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the resistance value measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (50)    Constant current sources (210,220,230)    Thermostat (250)    Voltage sensor (260)    Signal processing unit (270)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator (13) provided in position opposing several membrane electrode assemblies. An insulating material (132) is connected to the adjacent electrically conductive boards (131) so that the each reactive gas flow paths (131a) formed in several electrically conductive boards supplies reactive gas to the membrane electrode assemblies.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since each reactive gas flowing through several reactive gas flow paths does not merge, the waste water draining property can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and sectional view of the separator.    Separator (13)    Electrically conductive board (131)    Reactive gas flow path (131a)    Insulating material (132)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly (1) arranged between the porous structures (5,6). A separator (7) is arranged at either anode or cathode side of the porous structure. A gasket (8) is arranged at the circumference of laminated membrane electrode assembly and porous structure. Several manifolds (M) are formed to circulate at least one of the fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas and cooling water.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility to laminate electrolytic membranes of fuel cell with dissimilar material during manufacture process of fuel cell can be eliminated effectively. The maintenance efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. The circumference of manifold between fuel cell modules can be sealed effectively. The fuel cell which is excellent in electric insulation can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell module.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Porous structures (5,6)    Separator (7)    Gasket (8)    Fuel cell (10)    Manifold (M)
NOVELTY - The battery state determination apparatus (10) has a sensor (122) attached to the surface of a battery (20) to detect elastic wave produced inside the battery. A determination unit (16) determines internal state of the battery by comparing elastic wave produced inside the battery with elastic wave stored in a storage unit (14).    USE - Apparatus for determining deterioration state of battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in determining deterioration state of battery mounted in large sized machine.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the battery can be grasped or estimated by simple structure since only a sensor is attached to the battery surface and there is no need for manipulation inside the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery state determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery state determination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery state determination apparatus (10)    Storage unit (14)    Determination unit (16)    Battery (20)    Sensor (122)
NOVELTY - A temperature detector detects the temperature of the exhaust gas discharged from the catalyzed-combustion device. A dew point temperature detector calculates the dew point temperature of the exhaust gas. An exhaust gas temperature controller controls the exhaust gas temperature to below the dew point temperature, if the exhaust gas temperature is not below the dew point temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption efficiency in the warming up equipment is improved, and shortening of the flight range of the vehicle is suppressed, as the controller controls the exhaust gas temperature to below dew point temperature, if exhaust gas temperature is not below dew point temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the warming-up control during startup of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A water supply apparatus is positioned at the bottom surface side of an auxiliary machine storage chamber (27) for supplying the water utilized by reforming reaction to produce the fuel gas supplied to a fuel cell. The air of a module storage chamber (26) flows on the outer side of a baseplate (29) at bottom surface of machine storage chamber through an exhaust flow path (32). The air of the module storage chamber is discharged outside through an exhaust gas circulation path (33).    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The air of the module storage chamber flows on the outer side of the baseplate at bottom surface of machine storage chamber through the exhaust flow path, hence the freezing of the water supply apparatus can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Module storage chamber (26)    Auxiliary machine storage chamber (27)    Baseplate (29)    Exhaust flow path (32)    Exhaust gas circulation path (33)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (90) determines whether warming-up of catalyzed combustion device (70) is completed. The control unit determines whether catalyst is abnormal based on the temperature of catalyst after determining the completion of the warming-up of catalyzed combustion device. The control unit determines deterioration of catalyst when the catalyst is determined as abnormal.    USE - Electrolyte polymer fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in domestic non-portable fuel cell system and hot-water supply system, two-wheeled motor vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst incorporated in the catalyzed-combustion device can be determined appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolyte polymer fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerant pump (51)    Injector (62)    Catalyzed-combustion device (70)    Temperature sensor (73)    ECU (90)
NOVELTY - A carbon short fiber and a binder short fiber are dispersed in a two-dimensional plane to obtain a carbon short fiber paper. A dimethylacetamide solution is impregnated into the carbon short fiber paper to obtain a precursor sheet. The polyacrylonitrile and polyvinyl pyrrolidone in the precursor sheet are phase separated. The polyacrylonitrile in the precursor sheet is solidified to obtain precursor sheet containing polyacrylonitrile. The precursor sheet is subjected to carbonization process to obtain a porous electrode base material.    USE - Manufacture of porous electrode base material used for membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as electric power generating apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent air permeability, uniform thickness, and workability with respect to moisture-containing atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon short fiber and a binder short fiber are dispersed in a two-dimensional plane to obtain a carbon short fiber paper. A dimethylacetamide solution obtained by dissolving polyacrylonitrile and polyvinyl pyrrolidone is impregnated into the carbon short fiber paper to obtain a precursor sheet. The polyacrylonitrile and polyvinyl pyrrolidone in the precursor sheet are phase separated. The polyacrylonitrile in the precursor sheet is solidified and processed to remove dimethylacetamide and polyvinyl pyrrolidone in the sheet to obtain precursor sheet containing polyacrylonitrile. The precursor sheet is subjected to carbonization process to obtain a porous electrode base material.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has positive and negative electrode current collection terminal boards (10,20) that are arranged at the end surfaces of electrode group (4) respectively. An electrolyte is impregnated into the electrode group. The positive and negative electrodes (1,2) are arranged at the end surfaces. Each electrode has core materials (1a,2a) and active material that is adhered to the core material.    USE - Secondary battery such as winding-type secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery used in electric vehicle and high capacity power supply for backup. Can also be used in laminated type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative electrode current collection terminal boards are arranged at the end surfaces of electrode group respectively. Hence the electrolytic injection property can be improved. The quality of the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive and negative electrodes (1,2)    Core materials (1a,2a)    Electrode group (4)    Sealing board (7)    Positive and negative electrode current collection terminal boards (10,20)
NOVELTY - The storage element (10) has electrode laminated structure (1) including positive and negative electrode lead tabs (3,5) that are linked to positive and negative electrodes, respectively. The outer side of the electrode lead tabs is drawn out from the long side of the storage element. The ends (3a,4a) of the tabs that are linked with the electrodes are accommodated in nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium salt and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive and negative electrodes consist of activated carbon and carbonaceous material, respectively.    USE - Nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element for use in motor vehicle and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The tabs of electrode leads can be drawn out from the long side of storage element, while the leak of electrolyte solution can be avoided and a storage element with high volume capacity density can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the electrical storage element.    Laminated electrode structure (1)    Positive electrode lead tab (3)    End of positive electrode lead tab (3a)    Negative electrode lead tab (4)    End of negative electrode lead tab (4a)    Negative electrode lead tab (5)    Storage element (10)
NOVELTY - The storage element has heat-seal portion (11) with lead tab (3) for positive electrode terminal, and lead tab (4) for negative electrode terminal. The outer-side protruding portions (31,41) and inner-side protruding portions (32,42) consisting of polypropylene are respectively formed in lead tabs. One end of lead tabs are connected to positive and negative electrodes and other end of tabs is drawn out exterior through heat-seal portion. The maximum thickness of protruding portions is 1.5 times or more than the thickness of polypropylene film of heat-seal portion.    USE - Electrical storage element such as rectangular cup-type non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element and pouch type non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for use in distribution-type electrical storage system of electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, internal combustion engine drive system, fuel-cell drive system, motor drive system, hybrid drive system and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit when lead tab for terminals is bent and made contact with the metal foil of exterior element can be prevented by simple structure. The countermeasure against the instantaneous voltage drop is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrical storage element.    Exterior structure (1)    Lead tab for positive electrode terminal (3)    Lead tab for negative electrode terminal (4)    Heat-seal portion (11)    Outer-side protruding portions (31,41)    Inner-side protruding portions (32,42)
NOVELTY - A reinforcement section (20) includes a plate-shaped reinforcement portion (22) which is laminated with a plate-shaped connection portion (15) of a covered wire (11). A bolt (30) is penetrated through the attachment holes (14,23) provided in the plate-shaped connection portion and the plate-shaped reinforcement portion, respectively, and is screwed in an attachment hole (35) of an other party terminal.    USE - Electric wire connected to battery, inverter and motor for use in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric wire can be connected efficiently to other party terminals without extending the covered wire to an axial direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electric wire provided with the reinforcement section.    Covered wire (11)    Attachment holes (14,23,35)    Plate-shaped connection portion (15)    Reinforcement section (20)    Plate-shaped reinforcement portion (22)    Bolt (30)
NOVELTY - The hollow-shaped gas discharge duct (20) having two ducts (21,22) discharges the exhaust gas outside. The duct (21) made of insulation plastic material is provided between duct (22) and square battery cell (1). A connection opening (24) in the duct (21) is connected to gas exhaust port (12) of each square battery cell.    USE - Battery system mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Discharging of exhaust gas can be performed safely without any gas leakage. Short of square battery cell and heat damage of gas discharge duct can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery system.    Square battery cell (1)    Gas exhaust port (12)    Hollow-shaped gas discharge duct (20)    Ducts (21,22)    Connection opening (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plate-shaped insulating spacer (2) that is laminated on the single cell (1). The spacer is made of binder (21) having positive linear expansion coefficient, and a filler (22) having negative linear expansion coefficient. The filler is oriented along the lamination direction of the insulating spacer. The filler is made of polyparaphenylene benzobis oxazole (PBO) fiber, para type aramid fiber and high strength polyethylene fiber.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used as power supply device for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the spacer in the lamination direction due to increase in temperature can be suppressed effectively, and the concentration of the excessive stress on the single cell of the assembled battery can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (1)    Spacer (2)    Binder (21)    Filler (22)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has a positive electrode (25) and a negative electrode (27) with a positive electrode collector (33) and a negative electrode collector (35) respectively. The positive electrode active material layer (13) and negative electrode active material layer (15) containing the acicular active material particle are joined to the surface of the collectors respectively, and are filled with a solid electrolyte containing polyelectrolyte and polymer gel electrolyte (100 %mass) containing 3-20 %mass of matrix polymers.    USE - Electrochemical device such as capacitor, nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor used in electrical storage module for vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle like electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit is suppressed as the solid electrolyte prevents the protrusion of acicular active material particle like a whisker existing in the electrode. The reliable contact of the collector with the active material particle is ensured, and the fall of life-cycle durability of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery structure.    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Positive electrode (25)    Negative electrode (27)    Positive electrode collector (33)    Negative electrode collector (35)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate positioned through a separator (3) at the outermost periphery portion of electrode main portion (5). A positive electrode collector exposure portion (1c) is protruded from winding terminal portion (3a) of separator, and uncovered with positive electrode active material layer (1b). The battery outer surface of collector exposure portion is covered with low-density polyethylene film (20).    USE - Battery such as square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, cylindrical-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, polymer battery for use in mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, electric tool, vehicle-mounted power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of the positive/negative electrode active materials can be suppressed and the reliability of the battery is improved by discharging the battery at earlier stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1b)    Positive electrode collector exposure portion (1c)    Separator (3)    Winding terminal portion (3a)    Low-density polyethylene film (20)
NOVELTY - A battery container has an electrode group consisting of aluminum or aluminum alloy made current collection tab (1), and a protection lead (2) that is formed adjoining the outermost layer of the current collection tab in extension direction of tab. The protection lead has a curvature radius of 0.2mm or more at its corner portion (3). A lid provided with an output terminal that is electrically connected with the tab, is plugged into opening portion of the container.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium secondary battery mounted in electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the protection lead adjoining the current collection tab, the damage caused to the tab at time of insertion of electrode group into the container can be avoided. Thus, high yield and mass production of the battery are ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection tab (1)    Protection lead (2)    Corner portion (3)    Electrically conductive element (4)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element has a heat-seal portion which is formed between inner-side edge portions (3a,4a) and outer-side edge portions (3b,4b) of lead tabs (3,4) and heat-sealed with an exterior structure (2). The length from heat-seal portion of lead tab (3) to the inner-side edge portion (3a), and the length from heat-seal portion of lead tab (4) to inner-side edge portion (4a) is 2.5-30.0 mm.    USE - Electrical storage element such as lithium-ion secondary battery for electrical storage system used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, internal combustion engine drive system, fuel cell drive system, motor drive system, hybrid drive system and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The shortage of junction portion of electrode and terminal lead-tabs can be prevented, so that the electrical storage element of high volume capacity is provided. The countermeasure against the instantaneous voltage drop can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage element.    Exterior structure (2)    Lead tab for positive electrode terminal (3)    Inner-side edge portions of lead tab (3a,4a)    Outer-side edge portions of lead tab (3b,4b)    Lead tab for negative electrode terminal (4)    Insulating film (5)
NOVELTY - The reactor assembly (1A) has a coil winding portion (11) that is arranged between the edge portions (10e) of a core (10). The main coils (11a,11b) and the sub-coils (12a,12b) are wound in the coil winding portion. The ends of the main coils are connected to ends of the sub-coils.    USE - Reactor assembly for direct current-direct current converter used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the reactor assembly can be reduced by connecting ends of the coils and the voltage can be raised and lowered easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor assembly.    Reactor assembly (1A)    Core (10)    Edge portions (10e)    Coil winding portion (11)    Main coils (11a,11b)    Sub-coils (12a,12b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has discharge circuit (6) having resistors (R1,R2,Rj) which are connected in parallel with respect to each of battery cells (CL1-CL4,CLi,CLi+1) respectively. The discharge control of battery cell (CLi) is performed when resistor (Rj) is connected in parallel with respect to the battery cell (CLi). The discharge control of battery cell (CLi+1) is performed when resistor (Rj) is connected in parallel with respect to the battery cell (CLi+1).    USE - Apparatus for controlling battery cell used as power supply for electric motor used in hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge control of the battery cell can be performed effectively at high speed and at reduced cost, so as to equalize the voltage for each battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the discharge circuit of battery cell control apparatus.    Discharge circuit (6)    Battery cells (CL1-CL4,CLi)    Battery module (M)    Resistors (R1,R2,Rj)    Switches (SWe1-SWe4,SWei)
NOVELTY - The structure has a control part controlling drive of a power generation motor. A battery case (61) accommodates multiple battery cells (62). The battery cells are arranged side-by-side on both sides of a vehicle body centerline that is extended in a front-back direction of a vehicle body. A holdable space is formed between the battery cells. A partition part i.e. spacer (63) is provided in the holdable space, so that a group of battery cells is centralized on the vehicle body centerline.    USE - Battery arrangement structure for an electric vehicle i.e. electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively maintains weight balance of electric vehicle, and enables a user to change the number of battery cells according to required battery capacity. The structure has better versatility, and improves straddling property while sopping the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery box.    Battery box (19)    Cushion members (52)    Battery case (61)    Battery cell (62)    Spacer (63)
NOVELTY - A fibrous carbon is added during the process of manufacturing spherical carbon particles, and fibrous carbon and carbon particles are made to conjugate, to obtain carbon black composite material.    USE - Manufacture of carbon black composite material used for electroconductive agent for battery e.g. primary battery and secondary battery, fuel cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon black composite material is excellent in electroconductive stability.
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has a vibrator (30) whose oscillation characteristic changes on adhesion of substance in intermediate portion with respect to longitudinal direction. The connection beams (70A,70B) transmit the vibration of an actuator (40) to the vibrator. A detecting unit (50) detects presence of a substance based on the change of oscillation characteristic of the vibrator.    USE - Sensor for detecting hydrogen gas from fuel cell of vehicle. Can also be used in component analysis, state detection of human body and for detecting freshness of food.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vibration of the actuator is transmitted to the vibrator by the connection beams for detecting presence of substance, excessive vibration of the vibrator can be restrained and quality value can be improved. Hence, high sensitivity detection can be performed and size of the sensor can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective views of detection sensor.    Sensor (10)    Vibrator (30)    Actuator (40)    Detecting unit (50)    Connection beams (70A,70B)
NOVELTY - The method involves normally using and charging a storage battery, and controlling and adjusting a movement status of the storage battery at any time such that the power generated in the movement is used and the use movement status of the present storage battery is static. The controllable adjustment movement position manner is rotation, translation or repeated movement, and a multi-head upright-shaft mechanical flywheel applied to a vessel is applied to the flywheel changed by power storage battery assembly.    USE - Adjustable using method for storage battery movement state of a motor bicycle, a vessel and a transport tool. Can also be used for a generation power supply of individual solider such as portable power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the power storage battery to be relatively static to the user in usage, and dynamical and adjustable at any time, and allows the quality movement of the storage battery to provide the machine function to the user with energy conservation, balance and security when the storage battery is normally used and charged. The method avoids the problem that the motor vehicle storage battery is heavy in weight.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution for alkaline zinc redox flow cell, where it uses water as the solvent, dissolves one more of potassium hydroxide (KOH), sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) in the water, and uses the soluble zinc ion in the alkaline solution as the main salt to form electrolyte aqueous solution for alkaline zinc redox flow cell, where one or more additives can be added to improve the electrochemical deposition and dissolved zinc properties of electrolyte solution; the concentration of soluble zinc is 0.3-2.0 mol/L; and ratio of the alkali to the soluble zinc is 5-15:1.    USE - The electrolyte solution is useful for alkaline zinc redox flow cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution for alkaline zinc redox flow cell has high conductivity, low cost and high cycle life.
NOVELTY - The module has a housing forming a partition wall to protect a condenser that is connected to a connector (12). A side of the condenser is equipped with wires (21, 22), which are connected to the connector. Connection lines are connected to ends of the wires, respectively. The housing is arranged with another connector (11). A cover (50) is arranged on a case (40) and fixed with a clamp while adhering with side walls, partition wall and an upper end of a fixing threshold part of the case. The condenser is inserted in a gap formed between the threshold part and the partition wall.    USE - Capacitor module for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents noise of the fuel pump, and is simple to manufacture. The cost of the module is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a structure for coupling a capacitor module and a fuel pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a capacitor module.    Connectors (11, 12)    Wires (21, 22)    Case (40)    Cover (50)
NOVELTY - The vehicle drive unit has a wind motors with multiple wings, which are adhered to a shaft (11a) in a vertical direction for generating the torque with the flow of wind. A bevel gear (41) changes the rotational direction of a line shaft (30) for delivering the power to an intermediate axis (40).    USE - Vehicle drive unit for use with wind force.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle drive unit has a wind motors with multiple wings, which are adhered to a shaft in a vertical direction for generating the torque with the flow of wind, and hence ensures reducing the usage amount of the oil fuel by using the wind force as an auxiliary power source, as well as ensures reducing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a vehicle drive unit.    Shafts (11a,11b)    Belts (21a,21b)    Line shaft (30)    Intermediate axis (40)    Bevel gear (41)
NOVELTY - The generator has multiple permanent magnets equipped along a circumferential outer wall of a rotor body. Coil grooves are equipped on an inner surface of a stator iron core. A stator coil is embedded in the coil grooves, where the stator coil is in three-phase double-layer parallel wire wound mode. A cavity is located in the rotor body. Distance between a wall of the cavity and the circumferential outer wall of rotor body is not less than 10 mm. A blade is equipped on a blade seat. An input end of a storage battery is connected with a switch element i.e. relay.    USE - Wind-driven generator for an electric bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator charges the storage battery of the electric bicycle, which saves the energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind-driven generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has a wind driven generator (1) whose rotary vane is placed below an air port of an air blower (7). A storage battery (9) supplies electricity to an electric motor (2). An output end of the storage battery is connected with a shaft roller (3) through a mechanical transmission device (4) i.e. belt transmission or chain transmission. The shaft roller is supported on a bracket (10) through a bearing and a bottle gourd head housing (11). The shaft roller is connected with an electric generator (8).    USE - Clean and external-force-driven circulating engine for an electric automobile and an agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The electric generator directly charges the electric automobile and agricultural machine. The engine can generate electricity circularly by using reproducible and clean energy source of wind energy, reduce the application amounts of petrol, diesel oil and natural gas, and reduce environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a clean and external-force-driven circulating engine.    Wind driven generator (1)    Electric motor (2)    Shaft roller (3)    Mechanical transmission devices (4-6)    Air blower (7)    Electric generator (8)    Storage battery (9)    Bracket (10)    Bottle gourd head housing (11)
NOVELTY - The shell has an air inlet and an air outlet provided on a shell body. A cover e.g. converse-triangle shaped cover, is provided at an outer side of the air inlet and the air outlet, and is connected with the shell body. Air inlet-outlet channels are reserved between the cover and the air outlet/inlet. An upper side of the cover is in sealed connection with the shell. The cover shields an upper face, a left face and a right face of the air inlet/outlet. An inward block strip is formed at a lower part of the cover.    USE - Waterproof shell for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The shell prevents water entering into the fuel battery system, thus preventing short circuit caused by fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel battery's waterproof shell.
NOVELTY - The plate has a main air inlet equipped in a middle part of an air inlet end. A face of the plate is scaled with an air channel. A main air outlet is equipped in a middle part of an air outlet end of the plate. A main hydrogen inlet and a main cool water inlet are equipped on two sides of the main air inlet. The main hydrogen inlet and a main cool water outlet are equipped on two sides of the main air outlet. The main hydrogen inlet, a main hydrogen outlet, the main cool water inlet and the main cool water outlet are formed as pairs.    USE - Air polar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the plate ensures smooth circulation of gas, and enhances convection and dispersion property of the gas. The structure of the plate ensures the gas entering into a channel to be distributed, thus increasing current density of a fuel cell, and overcoming problem of decreasing electrical property caused by non-uniform distribution of gas in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air polar plate.
NOVELTY - The plate has an air main inlet located at a middle part of an air inlet end of the plate. An air main outlet is located at a middle part of an air outlet end of the plate. A hydrogen main inlet and a cooling water main inlet are respectively located at two sides of the air main inlet. A hydrogen main outlet and a cooling water main outlet are respectively located at two sides of the air main outlet. The hydrogen main inlet and hydrogen main outlet and the cooling water main inlet and cooling water main outlet are distributed in an angular distribution mode in pairs.    USE - Fuel battery hydrogen pole plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate increases gas convection and diffusion capacity. The plate guarantees redistribution of the gas in the flow passage for recycling. The plate improves current density of the fuel battery and avoids declining problem of electrical performance caused by the non-uniform gas distribution in the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel battery hydrogen pole plate.
NOVELTY - The system (300) has a fuel cell device (330) connected to a power management device (320) for receiving electrical energy produced by a photovoltaic power generation module. The fuel cell device comprises an electrolysis tank (332) connected to the power management device to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel storage unit (334) receives and stores the hydrogen and the oxygen produced in the electrolysis tank. A fuel cell (336) is connected to the storage unit to receive hydrogen fuel from the storage unit and generate electric power to be supplied to a vehicle (340).    USE - Power generation system for use with a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The integration of the fuel cell device and the photovoltaic power generation device in the system enables solar tracking and 30 percentage increase in output power ratio. The system enables building integrated photovoltaics to be attached to windshields for reducing the costs of the electrodynamic system of the vehicle. The system enables providing power supply to the vehicle while enjoying the convenience of gaining access to power supply at anytime and anywhere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generation system.    Power generation system (300)    Power management device (320)    Fuel cell device (330)    Electrolysis tank (332)    Fuel storage unit (334)    Fuel cell (336)    Vehicle (340)
NOVELTY - The containment has a structure formed from an L-shaped metallic profile pair. The structure has a lower base provided with corners that include vertical angles. The lower base receives another base (13) and the two bases are coupled with each other by pins (14).    USE - Containment for automotive battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has a lower base provided with corners that include vertical angles, where the lower base receives another base, and the two bases are coupled with each other by pins, and hence provide improved support to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lifting base of a battery.    Base (13)    Pins (14)
NOVELTY - The car has a current controller (2) fixed in a bodywork (1), and an accumulator (3) fixed in a car head. A cathode stator loop is connected with the accumulator, and the cathode stator loop of an automatic generator (6) is connected with the current controller. An anode stator loop is connected with an anode of the accumulator. A gear (5) of a motor (7) is joggled with another gear of a derailleur (4). The cathode stator loop of the motor is connected with the current controller and the anode stator loop is connected with the anode of the accumulator.    USE - Non-charging electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is driven quickly by the motor. The accumulator is charged by the generator, so that the car is provided with sufficient power, when the speed of the car is slow or car is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-charging electric motor car.    Bodywork (1)    Current controller (2)    Accumulator (3)    Derailleur (4)    Gear (5)    Automatic generator (6)    Motor (7)
NOVELTY - The box has a rectangular box structure (1) equipped with two ends closed and opened in a width direction. A rectangular boss (2) is placed in the closed end of the box structure. A box cover (3) is fixed at the opened end of the box structure at an opened position. A connecting groove (4) is formed between the box cover and an end surface of the opened end of the box structure. A main power supply connection hole and an inductor connection hole are formed in one of the ends of the box structure in length direction.    USE - Power battery box for use in an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The box has simple structure and small volume, and can be conveniently and quickly combined with a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power battery box.    Rectangular box structure (1)    Rectangular boss (2)    Box cover (3)    Connecting groove (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an external electrode and an inner power output end of a shell with a normally-closed switch of a relay. A control end of the relay is electrically connected with a control unit. The electrode and the power output end are connected with a diode. The electrode and power output end are provided with a mechanical connection mechanism that includes upper and lower metal sheets respectively, connected with the electrode and the power output end via a screw, where the metal sheets are respectively provided with holes with screw.    USE - Method for facilitating anti-failure of an antitheft device of an electric bicycle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves convenient use, good safety and low cost. The process can be used after the antitheft device of electric bicycle battery is failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an antitheft device of an electric bicycle battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a relay (9) whose closed switch is connected between an outer electrode (3) of a shell and a power output end (2) in the shell. A control end of the relay is electrically connected with a control unit (5). The control unit comprises a processing circuit EM78P153, a wireless emission module (6), a power circuit, a delay circuit, an interface circuit, a wireless reception module (7) and two mercury switches used as vibration sensors (8). An electrode out of the shell and an electrode in the shell are connected with mechanically connected mechanisms.    USE - Battery for an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be conveniently utilized at a low cost, and has better security. The battery is selected to achieve the anti-theft goal of electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is purchased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery for an electrical vehicle.    Power output end (2)    Outer electrode (3)    Control unit (5)    Wireless emission module (6)    Wireless reception module (7)    Vibration sensor (8)    Relay (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a normally closed switch of a relay (9) between an external electrode (3) and an internal power output end (2) of a housing. A control end of the relay is electrically connected to a control unit (5), where the control unit includes a wireless emitting module (6), a power circuit and a delay circuit. The external electrode and the internal power output end of the housing are respectively connected to a diode and a cathode of the diode. A mechanical connecting mechanism is connected between an internal electrode and the external electrode of the housing.    USE - Method for preventing power loss of a battery anti-theft device for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the cost of the battery anti-theft device in a convenient manner and ensures security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery anti-theft device.    Internal power output end (2)    External electrode (3)    Control unit (5)    Wireless emitting module (6)    Relay (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a power management unit equipped with a first-level low-voltage controller i.e. direct current/direct current converter, and a high-voltage controller. A path is connected with a starting low-voltage storage battery i.e. 12V/50AH plumbic acid storage battery, through a storage battery charge circuit i.e. storage battery charger. An output end of the starting low-voltage storage battery is connected with the second-level converter input end through the first-level voltage converter and a diode.    USE - Power management system for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system can start without using external power supply. The system has simple structure, and can be manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an operation motor system bridged between positive and negative electrodes of an operation battery. A direct current contactor is bridged between a chassis dynamic system power supply circuit and an operation system power supply circuit. On-off state of the direct current contactor is controlled by a vehicle controller such that a driving motor system and the operation motor system are bridged in parallel between positive and negative electrodes of a chassis battery or the positive and negative electrodes of the operation battery.    USE - Electric operation vehicle power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the universality of an electric operation vehicle driving dynamic system, and can be effectively utilized and quickly operated. The system is inexpensive, and can operate a vehicle, even when a battery pack has no electric power or battery management system has an error. The system has simple structure, high reliability, steady, reliable working performance and wide application range, and is practical and convenient to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a switching control method for an electric operation vehicle power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electric operation vehicle power supply system.
NOVELTY - The system has a unique identification code device with a battery carrier control unit, and a switch that is serially connected with a battery carrier main portion. The switch and battery carrier main portion are respectively connected with the anode and cathode of the battery carrier control unit.    USE - Intelligent anti-theft system of storage battery carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The intelligent anti-theft system of high-efficiency and simple structure, can prevent the anti-theft of battery carrier efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the intelligent anti-theft system.
NOVELTY - The structure has two frames whose planes are locked with each other. Flow passages are arranged at upper and lower side frames of locked surfaces of the frames. The flow passages are connected with a common pipeline. A flow distributor is arranged on a tail end of the flow passages and connected with a hollow region on an inner side of an electrode frame. A sealing slot and a locating hole are arranged on the electrode frame. The electrode frame is molded in engraving via mechanical processing, injection molding or mould pressing.    USE - Electrode frame structure for a flow storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases the resistance of the branch of the electrolyte opening flow passage, reduces the leakage current, avoids the electrochemical corrosion during charge/discharge process, and prolongs the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrode frame structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell stack with multiple battery cells connected together. An ultrasonic generator is installed in an electrolyte of the cell stack. The generator is installed at the bottom of a battery case. A power terminal of the generator is connected with an external power supply and with a wireless-supply non-contact power supply. A non-contact transformer whose primary coil is connected with a high-frequency power supply outside the case, and secondary coil is connected with the power terminal through a rectifier filter circuit in the case.    USE - Single-flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte in the cell stack flows circularly under the action of the liquid pump and vibrates under the action of ultrasonic so as to achieve a turbulent effect, thus improving the transmission quality of the interface of the electrode. The battery eliminates the concentration polarization around the existing single-flow battery electrode, thus preventing dendritic crystal from being grown. The battery improves the service life of the single-flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a single-flow battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor that presets a temperature value and detects the temperature in a vehicle i.e. car. The temperature sensor informs a power supply management module to start an air blower of a heating and cooling air conditioning module when the sensor detects that the temperature in the vehicle is higher than the preset temperature value. The air conditioning module is located in the vehicle. A battery is connected with a solar panel and the air conditioning module, where the battery supplies power required by the air conditioning module during operation.    USE - Temperature control system for a vehicle (claimed), i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply management module enables the air conditioning module to start operation when the power supply management module realizes that the temperature in the vehicle rises to a certain temperature by the temperature sensor, so that ventilating openings set on the vehicle are enabled to naturally radiate hot airs to reduce the sealed temperature increasing caused by solarization of the vehicle. The solar panel converts the light energy into the electric energy to be stored into the battery when being irradiated by the light source. The system automatically adjusts the exchanging of the interior and exterior airs of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an exhaust heat recovery device upstream of a catalyst for controlling exhaust gas temperature. An internal combustion engine and transmission are warmed the exhaust heat recovery device.    USE - Method for controlling temperature of gas exhaust from an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat recovery device is applied upstream of the catalyst to control the exhaust gas temperature and to prevent fuel enrichment, thus increasing fuel economy, and improving the exhaust heat recovery device's efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an exhaust heat recovery device.
NOVELTY - The storage unit (10) has flat cells (12) e.g. lithium-ion battery cells, arranged in a stack and provided with protruding electrode plates (14a, 14b). A cooling body (20) is heat-conductively connected in sections with the flat cells. The cooling body is partially made of plastic material and comprises openings through which the electrode plates extend. The cooling body is sectionally made of electrically insulating material. A connection plate (18) electrically connects the flat cells with each other. The body stays in heat-conductive connection with the connection plate.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit i.e. battery, for an electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling body comprises the openings through which the electrodes extend, thus preventing overheating of the electrical energy storage unit, and ensuring uniform heat dissipation of the flat cells in an efficient and compact manner, and increasing the reliability, mechanical stability and lifespan of the electrical energy storage unit. The cooling body is partially made of the plastic material, thus manufacturing the electrical energy storage unit in a simple and inexpensive manner, and saving the weight and installation space of the electrical energy storage unit. The cooling body is sectionally made of electrically insulating material, thus avoiding short circuit between the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electrical energy storage unit.    Electrical energy storage unit (10)    Cells (12)    Electrode plates (14a, 14b)    Traction springs (16)    Connection plate (18)    Cooling body (20)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has flat cells (12) e.g. lithium-ion battery cells, arranged in a stack (12'), and a plug (20), a fastening flange (40) and coolant connections (42, 42') for mechanically or electrically connecting the module to another energy storage module and/or exchanging coolant in the module. The flat cells are held together by pressure plate (28) and a traction spring (30). The pressure plates are attached to front sides of the cells and connected with each other by the spring. The spring extends a longitudinal side of the flat cells between the pressure plates.    USE - Energy storage module for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plug, the fastening flange and the coolant connections for mechanically or electrically connecting the module to another energy storage module and/or exchanging the coolant in the module, thus ensuring that the energy storage module is compact, reliable, efficient and assembled in a simple manner, and ensuring efficient usage of the energy storage module, and lowering the assembly cost of the energy storage module. The design of the module ensures better stabilization of the flat cells and improves the thermal coupling between the flat cells and the cooling elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an energy storage module.    Energy storage module (10)    Flat cells (12)    Stack (12')    Electrode plates (14a, 14b)    Connection plate (18)    Plug (20)    Pressure plates (28)    Traction spring (30)    Fastening flange (40)    Coolant connections (42, 42')
NOVELTY - The system has a casing (3) provided with a fixation device (18) for fixing the casing on a body shell of a motor vehicle along a rotation axis (Z). The fixation device comprises a shaft (1) integrated with the casing. The fixation device includes a cam (4) integrated with the shaft and driven by the shaft in rotation around the rotation axis. The cam includes an extension (17) that is removed or housed in a housing formed in the shell. The shell presents a complementary shape that cooperates with a centering shape (13) of the shaft.    USE - System for fixing a battery pack i.e. power battery pack, to a body shell of a motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings), at a battery loading point.    ADVANTAGE - The fixation system assures easy installation and replacement of the battery pack to/from the body shell of the motor vehicle in an automatic manner without manual interventions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for mounting a battery pack    (2) a method for dismounting a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fixation device.    Rotation axis (Z)    Shaft (1)    Casing (3)    Cam (4)    Centering shape (13)    Extension (17)    Fixation device (18)
NOVELTY - A metal fuel cell consists of a polymer (7) formed by laminating a metal (1) as negative electrode, a water absorption/moisture retaining component (2) and electrically conductive component (4) as positive electrode. An anode catalyst (5) is adhered to electrically conductive component. The water absorption/moisture retaining component is immersed in an electrolyte solution (9).    USE - Metal fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, timepiece, electric appliances, electric tools, medical device and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal fuel cell is lightweight, and has improved safety, electromotive force and handleability. The electrolyte solution is effectively replenished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of metal fuel cell.    Metal (1)    Water absorption/moisture retaining component (2)    Electrically conductive component (4)    Anode catalyst (5)    Collector (6)    Polymer (7)    Container (8)    Electrolyte solution (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate has lithium ion that is penetrated into negative electrode active material layer (41) from outer surface side through through-holes. The surface of active material layer (42) which do not face positive electrode active material layer, is covered with insulating plastic layer.    USE - Electrode plate for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone and notebook computer. Can also be used in domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion of lithium ion in the non-opposing area can be prevented. The irreversible capacitance can be fully reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode active material layer (41,42)    Collector edge portion (43)
NOVELTY - The snow melting system has a power supply (14) which includes a heater power source, such as a solar powered battery (16) positioned in vehicle, a vehicle power source (18) positioned in vehicle to supply power to vehicle and connected to the heater power source to supplement power to the heater power source when power is being drained from the heater power source, and a transformer (20) which is connected between the vehicle power source and the heater power source. The transformer regulates power transfer from the vehicle power source to the heater power source.    USE - Snow melting system for heating vehicle to melt snow and ice from exterior of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows power to be supplied to the heating elements to melt snow and ice when the driver is out of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power supply is positioned in the vehicle. Heating elements (26) electrically coupled to the heater power source and the power supply extend through a portion of the exterior surface of the vehicle. The power supply provides power to the heating elements to heat the heating elements to melt ice and snow from the exterior surface of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the snow melting system.    Power supply (14)    Solar powered battery (16)    Vehicle power source (18)    Transformer (20)    Heating elements (26)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a throttle cone (14) formed of conductive additive homogeneously dispersed within the plastic material. A throttle cone (18) is moved relative to the throttle cone (14) to selectively vary the flow of the air. The throttle cone (14) is heated through the conductive additive, by supply of electricity using a terminal. An air flow window (50) is provided in the throttle cones.    USE - Air intake throttle assembly used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The desirable amount of the air can be flown through the air flow windows effectively, and the cost of the air intake throttle assembly can be reduced reliably by simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air intake assembly.    Throttle assembly (10)    Throttle cones (14,18)    Wall portion (30)    Rim (34)    Air flow window (50)
NOVELTY - The die (1) has a slit (12) molding a ceramic raw material that is positioned in surface side of a plate shaped member (2). Multiple back holes are formed in another surface side of the plate shaped member. The plate shaped member is connected with another plate shaped member (3) in lattice form. A slit shaped groove part is connected to another surface of the former plate shaped member (2) made of stainless steel.    USE - Die for honeycomb structure molding for molding a honeycomb shaped filter to collect honeycomb shaped catalyst carrier from an internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus and modifier for fuel cells and to filter fine particles in exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - The die suppresses lattice form deformation of the lattice-like groove part in the plate shaped member by the distortion of the plate shaped member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a die for honeycomb structure molding.    Die (1)    Plate shaped members (2, 3)    Slit (12)    Cell block (16)
NOVELTY - A memory stores the state of security of the vehicle. A warning is generated from an alarm output unit mounted in the vehicle when a signal which shows that the door provided in the vehicle exists in the open state is detected. When the voltage of battery in the vehicle rises beyond the reference value and the door is not in open state, the state of the security is judged before the battery voltage reaches a value below the reference value, or else the security function operating state of the apparatus is warned from the alarm unit.    USE - Control apparatus for use in antitheft system of vehicle such as car for preventing vehicle theft and intrusion.    ADVANTAGE - The security of a vehicle can be improved, by judging the security state of vehicle before the battery voltage reaches a value below reference value when the voltage rises beyond the reference value and the door is not in open state, and the apparatus can automatically return to the security function operating state. A warning can be generated effectively when the battery is removed or re-connected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (22)    Antitheft signal transmitting apparatus (50)    Monitoring mode setting unit (52)    Abnormality detection unit (54)    Battery voltage judgment unit (56)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (19) has a voltage sensor (19d) which detects the residual amount of storage battery used as motive power source at the time of starting the engine of vehicle. A memory (42) stores several power residual amount judgment values preset for every vehicle equipment (15-18) which extracts power from storage battery. The operation of vehicle equipment corresponding to residual amount judgment value is restricted, whenever the residual amount of storage battery is less than each residual amount judgment value.    USE - Power supply monitoring apparatus mounted in vehicle, for monitoring power supply from battery to vehicle-mounted equipments such as air conditioner, lighting system, wiper apparatus and audio apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The over discharge of storage battery can be suppressed not only at the time of stop of engine but also at the time of engine-drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of power supply monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted equipments (15-18)    Electronic control unit (19a)    Voltage sensor (19d)    Power supply monitoring unit (41)    Memory (42)
NOVELTY - The battery arrangement structure has left-right rear frame (6) which is connected with the rear of main frame (4), and a storage box (51) which is arranged on the mainframe or left-right rear frame. A battery accommodating portion (71) accommodates the battery arranged above the rear frame by the vehicle side view. The battery accommodating portion which supports the battery is provided in the rear side of storage box and makes the upper surface of battery to incline front and down.    USE - Battery arrangement structure for two-wheel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the layout freedom of the cross frame which connects between rear frames since a battery accommodating portion accommodates the battery arranged above rear frame by the vehicle side view. Reduces the volume of battery occupied in the storage box and enlargement of the vehicle width direction of storage box can be prevented since the battery is comprised so that a helmet can cover the portion which protrudes in storage box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle body frame.    Vehicle body frame (2)    Main frame (4)    Left-right rear frame (6)    Storage box (51)    Battery accommodating portion (71)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner unit (20) positioned in space between a dash panel (60) and instrument panel (62), generates air conditioned wind for performing air conditioning and heating of vehicle interior. The chambers (78,80) are formed in the region at the instrument panel opposing the passenger in vehicle interior. A duct (40) is formed for guiding air conditioned wind into the chambers so as to enable heat regulation of surface by side of compartment of the instrument panel.    USE - Air conditioner for electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of instrument panel opposing the passenger is cooled by air conditioned wind passing through the chamber. Thus, prevents generation of insufficient feeling arises by exhaust heat of electronic device positioned in the instrument panel so that passenger's discomfort is suppressed and air conditioning efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of instrument panel in vehicle interior. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air conditioner unit (20)    Duct (40)    Dash panel (60)    Instrument panel (62)    Chambers (78,80)
NOVELTY - The method involves making the convex portion of to-be-plated element (1) to contact the liquid retainer (4) immersed in gold plating bath (3). The partial electrolysis metal plating is performed on top face region (2) of convex portion. The maximum and average current density of electric current (5) applied on convex portion is 20-260 A/dm2 and 5-26 A/d2 respectively.    USE - Partial electrolysis metal plating method for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the predetermined amount of maximum and average current density of electric current is applied on convex portion, the usage amount of gold can be reduced and the cost required for performing electrolysis metal plating can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the operation of partial electrolysis metal plating process.    To-be-plated element (1)    Top face region (2)    Gold plating bath (3)    Liquid retainer (4)    Electric current (5)
NOVELTY - The multifunctional fuel cartridge system (400) has a fuel cartridge (102) with a hydrogen carrier capable for releasing hydrogen. Several fuel cell systems (404) are removably coupled to the fuel cartridge for producing electricity upon receiving hydrogen from the cartridge to provide electrical services (110). A thermal generator (204) is removably coupled to the cartridge through a thermal interface to generate heat from the hydrogen carrier to provide thermal services (108).    USE - Multifunctional fuel system for providing thermal and electrical services to appliance such as combined heater-lantern device, combined heater-universal serial bus charger device or combined heater-fan device for use in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by the exothermic process may be transferred from the cartridge through the thermal interface to provide thermal services, while also transferring fuel from the cartridge to the fuel cell system to provide electrical services. Thus, the system may be capable of providing both the services simultaneously or sequentially and greater flexibility than the batteries can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using multifunctional fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multifunction fuel cartridge system.    Fuel cartridge (102)    Thermal service (108)    Electrical service (110)    Thermal generator (204)    Multifunction fuel cartridge system (400)    Appliance (402)    Fuel cell system (404)
NOVELTY - The method involves imposing initial axial loading of a fuel cell stack sufficient to fluidically seal the stack and provide minimum possible internal cell resistance to electronic conduction between components of the stack. The initial axial loading is maintained for a period of time between few hours to about 20 hours. The axial load of the stack is reduced to axial loading below about 50 percentage of the initial axial loading which maintains the minimum possible internal cell resistance.    USE - Method of imposing axial loading of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack for use in portable applications such as vehicle. Can also be used in imposition of axial loading of phosphoric acid fuel cell stack or molten carbonate fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - By reducing the axial load on the stack by more than half, the degradation of the membranes in the fuel cells as a consequence of operational parameters and the presence of the degradation accelerants are reduced. The pressure is reduced to less than half the normal pressure for the stack having similar fuel cells and seals, hence significant reduction in the effect that the contaminants have on degradation rate of membranes and the cost can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack;    (2) method of reducing rate of deterioration of proton exchange membranes in stack of fuel cells; and    (3) method of manufacturing fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of axial stack pressure versus cell internal resistance, illustrating the hysteresis effect that allows for low axial loading.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power plant (10) comprises a cell stack assembly including an anode and a cathode; a component arranged in fluid connection with the anode and/or the cathode, and having a first shutdown cooling rate; and a heat exchanger (42) arranged in fluid communication with and between the component and the anode and/or the cathode, and having a second shutdown cooling rate greater than the first shutdown cooling rate.    USE - A fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant has arrangement that prevents components from malfunctioning after a shutdown procedure due to condensing water vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shutting down a fuel cell power plant (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell power plant (10)    Cathode (16)    Reactant source (24)    Blower (36)    Heat exchanger (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a contact element (211) i.e. film hinge, with two guide devices, where each guide device is configured to rest against respective cell arrester (102). Another contact element (212) has two holding devices, where each holding device is configured to surround the respective guide device and the cell arrester. The latter contact element has a flat piece that is arranged between the cell arresters. The holding devices are arranged on diametrically opposed sides of the flat piece.    USE - Apparatus for electrically connecting battery cell arresters in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact element has two holding devices, where each holding device is configured to surround the respective guide device and the cell arrester, thus enabling the cell arresters to be connected quickly and economically without requiring special tools. The utilization of the flat piece in the contact element provides a mechanically stable connection between the cell arresters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an apparatus for electrically connecting battery cell arresters.    Battery cell arresters connecting apparatus (100)    Cell arresters (102)    Contact elements (211, 212)    Connecting device (213)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen sensor comprises at least one reactive layer spanning at least along a first direction between two supporting points, the reactive layer comprising an hydrogen-absorbent material (16) having a capability to expand upon absorption of hydrogen, and an assembly for detecting a deflection of the reactive layer, the deflection is caused by an expansion of the hydrogen-absorbent material in the first direction. The reactive layer comprises flexible carrier layer (preferably polymer) and a layer of hydrogen-absorbent material applied to the flexible carrier layer.    USE - As hydrogen sensor used for detection of hydrogen gas of relatively low concentration leaking from various devices such as fuel cell for automobile, fuel cell for household use.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor is inexpensive, sensivetive hydrogen sensor for measuring small hydrogen concentration in air with fast reaction time. The reactive layer comprises hydrogen-absorbent material, which has a capability to expand upon absorption of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of outward- and inward buckling capacitive hydrogen sensors.    Substrate (11)    First electrode (12)    Spacers (13)    Bilayer film (14)    Polymer film (15)
NOVELTY - A freestanding carbon nanotube paper consists of purified carbon nanotubes and carbon microparticles embedded in and/or present on a surface of the carbon nanotube paper.    USE - Freestanding carbon nanotube paper is used for lithium ion battery, capacitor, supercapacitor, fuel cell and conducting wire and ribbon (all claimed). Can also be used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The freestanding carbon nanotube paper improves the electrode performance and charge/discharge cycle characteristics of lithium ion battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery;    (2) capacitor or supercapacitor;    (3) fuel cell; and    (4) manufacture of freestanding carbon nanotube paper.
NOVELTY - A thermal conductivity detecting sensor (2) with a sensor main portion is installed in a recess portion arranged on a surface of a substrate (20). A liquid to be detected is introduced in the sensor main portion. The liquid is heated until the temperature of the sensor main portion reaches a steady state value and the temperature of the sensor main portion is detected. The thermal conductivity of the liquid is detected based on the detected sensor main portion temperature.    USE - Method for detecting thermal conductivity of liquid or gas used in fuel cell drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity can be detected accurately in a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermal conductivity detection sensor;    (2) thermal conductivity detecting apparatus; and    (3) monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermal conductivity detecting apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensor (2)    Power supply portion (4)    Current control portion (5)    Calculating section (7)    Substrate (20)
NOVELTY - The flow cell device (200) has a liquid inlet port which is formed in one protrusion projected upward from top surface (506) of fuel cell holder towards hollow bore. Several radial grooves are formed in one protrusion to fluidly communicate with the inlet port. A liquid outlet port is formed in another protrusion projected downward from the bottom surface (502) of the fuel cell holder towards the bore. A cavity is formed in both the protrusions such that cross-section area of the cavity increases in the direction of bore.    USE - Flow cell device for chromatography system used for light scattering measurement of liquid sample.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion in top and bottom surfaces of fuel cell holder is projected into the central hollow bore, the liquid sample residing in the bore is aligned in proper optical alignment with respect to the distance from the laser source and light detectors and the volume of liquid sample to be irradiated is minimized so the measurement data is acquired with narrow peak and high resolution. The turbulence and band broadening are reduced by the cavity formed in protrusions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making light-scattering measurement of liquid sample.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of light scattering and detection assembly.    Flow cell device (200)    Bottom surface of fuel cell holder (502)    Top surface of fuel cell holder (506)    Light scattering and detection assembly (900)    Seal rings (902,906)
NOVELTY - A heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition contains polymer chosen from rubber, elastomer and resin, aluminum hydroxide and calcium carbonate.    USE - Heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is used for forming sheet for electronic component e.g. portable information terminal, notebook personal computer, liquid crystal, surface-conduction electron-emitter display, plasma display panel, integrated circuit, power device of motor vehicle, fuel cell, solar cell, battery, mobile telephone, electroluminescent device and light emitting diode (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition has excellent moldability, and easily provides the sheet having excellent peelability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, which is formed by heating the heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and molding into sheet form.
NOVELTY - A material contains composition containing lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum-manganese oxide.    USE - Material is used for electrode (claimed) for lithium ion battery used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material is safe, economical and has improved electrochemical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A material contains composition containing lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum-manganese oxide. The lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum-manganese oxide is of formula: LiNi0.4Co0.2-yAlyMn0.4O2, where y is 0-2. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum-manganese oxide; and    (2) mixed transition metal oxide.
NOVELTY - The pressing device has an L-shaped press plate having a rectangular face plate and a side plate. The side plate is vertically located on one side of the face plate. A movable connection device is provided on the other side of the face plate. A fixing plate is provided in a middle portion of the side plate. A columnar spring is provided in the middle portion of the face plate at a position adjacent to the side plate.    USE - Pressing device of vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pressing device fixes the storage battery group and enables convenient installation and maintenance of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the pressing device.
NOVELTY - The fender has cavity (2) for accommodating battery, which is formed on the main portion (1). The cavity is located under the seating washer after the main portion of the rear fender is fixed on the motorbike.    USE - Rear fender for motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - Space between seating washer and fender is utilized effectively. Installation and replacement of battery can be made easy. Simple and compact motorbike structure can be provided so that cost reduction of motorbike is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rear fender for motorbike.    Main portion (1)    Cavity (2)    Binding belt suspension loop (3)    Suspension loop (4)    Bracket (5)
NOVELTY - Use of a nickel (Ni) base catalyst as positive of a direct hydroboron fuel cell, where the catalyst is a support-typed Ni base duality or over duality catalyst; the active components of the catalyst are constituted by Ni and one or more of the metal elements in IB and VIIIB group; the atom ratio of the Ni in the catalyst and other metal active components is 99:1 to 8:1; the percentage composition of the active components in the catalyst is 5% to 80% and the rest is a carbon (C) carrier.    USE - The Ni base catalyst is used as positive of a direct hydroboron fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst can greatly improve the stability and the activeness of the catalyst via adding a small quantity of the metal elements in IB and VIIIB group to the Ni catalyst. It can show good cell performance when the catalyst is used as the catalyst in the direct hydroboron fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a low platinum high-activity catalyst comprises dissolving chloride or nitrate of zinc metal, iron metal, and/or copper metal in ethylene glycol, adding sodium citrate, adjusting pH to 8-12 by potassium hydroxide (KOH), adding sodium formate, adding carbon powder or carbon nanotube, reacting for 4-10 hours at 140-200 degrees C, washing, and drying to obtain a catalyst precursor; and adding a reducing agent and the catalyst precursor to chloroplatinic acid in ethylene glycol, reacting for 2-6 hours at 60-150 degrees C, cooling and standing for 1-4 hours, filtering, washing, and drying.    USE - Method for the preparation of a low platinum high-activity catalyst (claimed) for a low temperature fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a low platinum high-activity catalyst comprises:    (A) dissolving chloride or nitrate of zinc metal, iron metal, tin metal, cobalt metal, nickel metal, and/or copper metal in ethylene glycol, adding 2-2.5 times sodium citrate, completely dissolving the solvent by ultrasound, adjusting pH to 8-12 by 5 mass % potassium hydroxide (KOH) or ethylene glycol, adding 1-5 times sodium formate, adding 48 times carbon powder or carbon nanotube, uniformly dispersing by ultrasound after stirring, reacting for 4-10 hours at 140-200 degrees C, washing with water, and drying to obtain the catalyst precursor; and    (B) dissolving 20 mg/mL chloroplatinic acid in ethylene glycol, adjusting pH to 8-12 by 4-5 mass % KOH or ethylene glycol, adding 1-10 times reducing agent, dispersing by ultrasound, adding the catalyst precursor, reducing and reacting solvent for 2-6 hours at 60-150 degrees C, cooling the solvent and standing for 1-4 hours, filtering, washing, and drying.
NOVELTY - A voltage compensator includes power blocking part (240) and voltage compensation part (250) including micro controller unit (MCU) (251) and DC/DC converter (252). The power blocking part stops supply of battery (210) power to load (230) such as air conditioner, headlight, and the voltage compensation part supplies step-up power output from the DC/DC converter to the load during the initial ignition of the vehicle.    USE - Voltage compensator for vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies stable battery power to load upon completion of startup of the vehicle so to prevent generation of damage and malfunction to the load of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the voltage compensator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (210)    Load (230)    Power blocking part (240)    Voltage compensation part (250)    MCU (251)    DC/DC converter (252)
NOVELTY - The generator has a power generation module (20) mounted in an axle supporting wheel of a vehicle. Multiple piezoelectric elements utilize pressure delivered from a surface of the axle supporting wheel. A capacitor stores electricity generated in the power generation module. A connecting unit is connected with the power generation module and the capacitor. The piezoelectric elements are installed at a supporting member. A pressurization member is mounted on a car body (36), and two brushes (37, 38) are provided in a rotary disk (32).    USE - Generator for a vehicle i.e. electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can effectively provide electricity to the vehicle in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a generator in partial section.    Power generation module (20)    Communication unit (30)    Rotary disk (32)    Car body (36)    Brushes (37, 38)
NOVELTY - The car has a power supply managing system driving a storage battery unit to provide power to a drive motor and driving a solar battery panel unit to directly provide power to the drive motor. The power supply managing system controls charging of the storage battery unit from three power supply units, where one of the supply units is a main supply unit charging the storage battery unit, the other supply unit is the solar battery panel unit charging the storage battery unit and the third supply unit is a brake energy recovering device charging the storage battery unit.    USE - Solar traveling sightseeing passenger car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar traveling sightseeing passenger car.
NOVELTY - The device has a control chamber and a cable wire-inlet chamber arranged in a movable container body that is provided with two steel sheet layers and an inflaming-retarding mineral cotton layer. One of the steel sheet layers is formed on an outer layer, and another steel sheet layer is formed on an inner layer to be welded with the former steel sheet layer. The inflaming-retarding mineral cotton layer is formed between the former steel sheet layer and the latter steel sheet layer, and lifting holes are formed at four corners of a top part of the movable container body.    USE - High-voltage parallel capacitor device for a vehicle mobile type container.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to move after being installed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high-voltage parallel capacitor device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a vehicle body provided with a driver room and a carriage (1). A top portion and two sides of the carriage are separately equipped with an installation frame of a top plate (14) and two installation frames of a side plate (13). A solar cell board (2) is equipped on the installation frame of top plate. A wind-driven generator (4) is connected to a left side at a rear portion of the carriage. A fuel generator (11) and a control center (12) are equipped above a storage battery chamber (10). A bottom portion of the carriage is equipped with a junction box (18).    USE - Mixed power generation station for a large vehicle i.e. truck (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The station uses clean and renewable wind energy and solar energy, and avoids pollution and noise, and has a wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mixed power generation station.    Carriage (1)    Solar cell board (2)    Wind-driven generator (4)    Storage battery chamber (10)    Fuel generator (11)    Control center (12)    Side plate (13)    Top plate (14)    Junction box (18)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind gathering box provided with an air channel. Extended shafts equipped on two ends of the generator are installed with a front wind wheel and a back wind wheel, respectively. The generator is set on an outlet in the air channel of the wind gathering box. Vanes of the front wind wheel and the back wind wheel are crossly arranged on a circumferential direction.    USE - Double-shaft hurricane generator i.e. permanent magnet generator (claimed), for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is utilized for converting the wind energy generated by the motor vehicle at high speed into the electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double-shaft hurricane generator.
NOVELTY - All-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte preparing method involves heating a vanadyl sulfate solution to 40-60 degrees C and inflating a reducing gas without sulfur.    USE - Method for preparing all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of the all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte in a simple and economical manner and in a short period of time, prevents error in the electrolyte precision and purity caused by the water transport phenomena, and avoids the resource wastage. The electrolyte has improved work efficiency.
NOVELTY - The device has an annular groove formed between inner and outer rings, and an annular extension part employed to move through a mono-polar plate (3) of a flow battery. A matching element (20) comprises a tubular main body (10) and an extension ring on an end face of the tubular main body, where the extension ring is employed to match with the annular groove. The annular extension part is formed with an opening corresponding to the annular groove when the flow battery is connected to fluid in an electrode chamber.    USE - Liquid inlet and outlet nozzle device for a flow battery i.e. full-vanadium flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device prevents electrolyte from scouring a liquid inlet and outlet of a battery component during flowing process so as to prevent etching of an end electrode and liquid leakage after a long-term usage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a full-vanadium flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a liquid inlet and outlet nozzle device.    End plate (1)    Mono-polar plate (3)    Liquid flow frame (5)    Tubular main body (10)    Matching element (20)
NOVELTY - The conductor i.e. tube (10), is provided with mouths in a length direction to combine a fluid with an electrode chamber, where two ends of the conductor are respectively provided with screw caps for fastening a complete vanadium flow battery.    USE - Electrolyte conductor i.e. tube, for a complete vanadium flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the conductor avoids washing of an electrolyte against a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet of the battery, so as to avoid a weeping phenomenon in which the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the battery are sculptured by the electrolyte after long-time usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrolyte conductor for a complete vanadium flow battery.    Tube (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid inlet/outlet nozzle provided with a tubular main body. The tubular main body is provided with a tubular body. An annular extension part is formed on one end face of the tubular body. A notch is provided at a far end of the annular extension part. Another liquid inlet/outlet nozzle i.e. tubular piece, is directly extended into a through-hole of a liquid flow frame (5) that is placed opposite to an end face of a liquid flow battery i.e. full-vanadium liquid flow battery. An end plate (1) and a mono-polar plate (3) are provided in the liquid flow battery.    USE - Liquid inlet and outlet nozzle device for a liquid flow battery i.e. full-vanadium liquid flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents the electrolyte from scouring the liquid inlet and outlet of the battery component during a flowing process, so as to prevent the liquid leakage after long-term usage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a liquid inlet and outlet nozzle device.    End plate (1)    Mono-polar plate (3)    Liquid flow frame (5)
NOVELTY - A prescription comprises (in %) lead powder (70-80) with oxidation degree of 70-85%, lead dioxide (2-10), chemical fiber (0.1-0.15), stannous sulfate (0.01-1), rare-earth element (0.01-1), water (10-15) and sulfuric acid (4-10) with weight concentration of 40-50%.    USE - Storage battery lead plaster prescription for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The lead plaster provides high primary capacity, prolongs average life of the storage battery by more than 50%, and efficiently prevents early capacity decaying of the storage battery. The prescription satisfies demand of new energy source automobile industrial development.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing storage battery lead plaster prescription.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (1) provided with an anode end port (2) and a cathode end port (3), and a short circuit branch (6) comprising a switch (7) that is connected with the anode or cathode end port. A load branch (4) is connected to a load (5), and comprises a control element (8). The control element comprises two metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) tubes (9, 10) that are connected together in series. Each MOS tube comprises a main current passage (11) and two inner diodes (12) that are connected with the main current passage in parallel. The inner diodes are reversely connected together.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The inner diodes are reversely connected together to cut the load during short circuit without generating reverse current, so that the system can safety and quickly response for the parameter change to provide stable power output for the load, thus reducing cost and weight via minimizing the inner power requirement of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode end port (2)    Cathode end port (3)    Load branch (4)    Load (5)    Short circuit branch (6)    Switch (7)    Control element (8)    Metal oxide semiconductor tubes (9, 10)    Main current passage (11)    Inner diodes (12)
NOVELTY - The frame has a slot (4) provided for inserting a collector plate, and inserting pieces (2) inserted on an upper end of the slot to realize sealing of the slot. A narrow groove is provided around one side face of receiving frame parts for pressing a film on a side face of the receiving frame parts via a sealing strip. A sealing strip is partly protruded out of a surface of the receiving frame parts when inserted into the narrow groove. A protruding part is provided with linear sealing function between the receiving frame parts.    USE - Receiving frame for a full-vanadium flow cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The frame avoids the leakage of the electrolyte between the collector plate and the receiving frame, so as to simplify assembling process of the cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a receiving frame of a full-vanadium flow cell stack.    Inserting pieces (2)    Body frame (3)    Slot (4)
NOVELTY - The battery stack has multiple membranes (5) utilized for separating different half batteries, and a concave part provided at an inner side of receiving frames (1) for receiving a collector plate (2). A concave part is provided with a slit at periphery for embedding a seal ring (4). Opposite face of the concave part of the receiving frames is provided with the slit for embedding a seal ring. The seal ring partially protrudes out of a surface of the receiving frames when the seal ring is embedded into the slit.    USE - Liquid flow battery stack i.e. fully-vanadium liquid flow battery stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery stack excellently prevents the liquid leakage between the elements of the battery stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a liquid flow battery stack.    Receiving frames (1)    Collector plate (2)    Electrodes (3)    Seal ring (4)    Membranes (5)
NOVELTY - The stack has multiple inlaying sleeves i.e. cylindrical tube bodies, passed in a liquid inlet and an outlet of a corresponding cell unit and equipped with corresponding openings on needed positions to allow fluid in an electrode chamber. Diameter of the inlaying sleeves is determined to be uniform. A round ring (24) is extended from a lateral surface of a substrate, where the round ring is pressed and fitted in an annular groove (15) of an element (10). An inlaying sleeve component is made of resilient materials.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack avoids the liquid leakage problem caused by the liquid inlet and the outlet of the cell unit in the stack corroded by electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vanadium liquid flow cell stack.    Element (10)    Inner ring (14)    Annular groove (15)    Outer ring (16)    Round ring (24)
NOVELTY - The condensing unit (2b) has a fixing unit (47b) that fixes a Fresnel lens (4) with variable inclination angle to a vehicle (8). The sunlight condensed by the Fresnel lens is directly irradiated to a target object (16) by adjusting the inclination angle of the Fresnel lens with respect to the observable position from a driver's seat (12).    USE - Condensing unit installed in vehicle (claimed) e.g. forklift truck for heating refuse incinerator. Can also be used in heat processing of metal and ceramic, heat source for air conditioner, heat pump, molten metal supply unit, steam turbine, small-scale electric power generation unit and sea water desalination unit, light source for water purification system and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inclination angle of the Fresnel lens is adjusted with respect to the observable position from the driver's seat, the sunlight condensed by the Fresnel lens can be directly irradiated to the target object without passing through induced optical paths of the light guide hence cost of the condensing unit can be minimized and target object can be heated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of condensing unit.    Condensing unit (2b)    Fresnel lens (4)    Vehicle (8)    Driver's seat (12)    Target object (16)    Fixing unit (47b)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind generator integrated into a vehicle to generate power when the vehicle is in motion. A fixed housing (1a) and a movable housing are internally and structurally formed in the wind generator. A channel (1c) surrounds a shaft (2) of a stator of another generator (4), and extends from an inlet duct (1d) to an air outlet (1e). A wind vane (3) has a set of cup-shaped pickups (3a) comprising cylindrical cavities (3b). The pickups are interconnected by arms (3c) to a drum core (3d) that is engaged with the shaft.    USE - Device for generating electrical energy from wind energy, in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is in motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wind generator.    Fixed housing (1a)    Channel (1c)    Inlet duct (1d)    Air outlet (1e)    Shaft (2)    Wind vane (3)    Cup-shaped pickups (3a)    Cylindrical cavities (3b)    Arms (3c)    Drum core (3d)    Generator (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor module detachably placed on a vehicle, and multiple serially connected super-capacitors utilized for supplying power to a vehicle electric device. A charging system is selectively connected to the capacitor module through an electric connector for charging the capacitor module. A control system is connected to the capacitor module in a wire or wireless manner. An electric connector i.e. pantograph, is placed on a top part of the vehicle or an electric connecting piece is equipped on an end of a chassis of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The control system is connected to the capacitor module in a wire or wireless manner, thus ensuring real-time monitoring of the working state of the capacitor module and providing multiple protecting functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a management method for a vehicle power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A magnesium group hydride is manufactured by creating condensate by stacking and compressing thin pieces with magnesium as main component and thickness of less than or equal to 150 mu m, and reacting magnesium in condensate and hydrogen gas in hydrogen gas atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of magnesium group hydride used as hydrogen-producing source of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe, obtains magnesium group hydride efficiently, and improves yield of magnesium group hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of manufacturing method of magnesium group hydride. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Ethanol oxidation catalyst (I) comprising a platinum (Pt)/rubidium (Ru) alloy and tin(II) oxide or tin(IV) oxide, where the molar ratio of the Pt/Ru alloy to the tin(II) oxide or tin(IV) oxide is 2.5-3.5:1, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in electrode for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has: excellent dispersibility even when a large amount of metal is loaded on the support; and increased activity for promoting ethanol oxidation. (I) is utilized in electrode for fuel cell having excellent power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I); and    (2) a fuel cell comprising cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises (I).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell socket has fuel delivery pipe (14) with threaded portion (11) at rear-end, and insertion structure (40) which is inserted into fuel delivery pipe. A hose socket (20) includes hose connector (25) through which valve (30) comprising rubber packaging (31) is inserted.    USE - Fuel cell socket for oxygen cutter.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of oxygen cutter can be improved, and wastage of fuel can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the oxygen cutter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Threaded portion (11)    Fuel delivery pipe (14)    Hose socket (20)    Hose connector (25)    Valve (30)    Rubber packaging (31)    Insertion structure (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting piece (5) provided for connection at one of containers, where a filling pipeline (6), an outlet pipeline, a ventilation pipeline and electrical wires (9) are guided into the container via the connecting piece. The outlet pipeline is designed as a flexible hose. A filler connector (10) is connected with the filling pipeline. The outlet connector (12) is connected with the outlet pipeline. A ventilation opening (14) is connected with the ventilation pipeline of the container. The filling pipeline is designed of telescopic pipe or foam pipe.    USE - Tank armature device for fluid i.e. heating oil, container of a battery utilized in a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that the tubing and mounting complexity for multiple fluid containers is reduced. The device enables integration of the filling-, ventilation-, and outlet- and overfilling secure functions in armature for each container, thus requiring two connecting pieces for each container, and simplifying arrangement of the wiring connections between the containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tank armature for the container of the battery.    Connecting piece (5)    Filling pipeline (6)    Electrical wires (9)    Filler connector (10)    Outlet connector (12)    Ventilation opening (14)
NOVELTY - The truck has a direct current (DC) electrical system provided with a battery bank (30). An auxiliary power unit comprises an electrical distribution system with an automatic transfer switch for switching AC shore power to electrical alternating current loads (44, 46) when shore power is supplied to an enclosure (10). The switch switches the loads to auxiliary electric power when shore power is not supplied to the enclosure. A battery charger of the distribution system is operated by electric power or shore power for charging the bank.    USE - Truck.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the auxiliary power unit eliminates the need of wire/cable routing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a truck.    Enclosure (10)    Fuel tank (26)    Battery bank (30)    Electrical alternating current loads (44, 46)    Interface (54)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (20) for generating power by an electrochemical reaction between oxidant gas and fuel gas. A fuel gas supplier comprises a fuel gas supply line i.e. hydrogen supply flow path (62), through which the fuel gas is supplied to the fuel cell. A fuel gas flow field (80) is formed between an open/close valve and another open/close valve. A ratio of the volume of the fuel gas flow field is determined such that oxygen in the oxidant gas is consumed by reaction with the fuel gas when an oxidant gas flow field (78) and the fuel gas flow field are closed.    USE - Fuel cell system for obtaining direct current electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the volume is determined such that oxygen in the oxidant gas is consumed by reaction with the fuel gas when the oxidant gas flow field and the fuel gas flow field are closed, thus improving economical efficiency and durability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shutting down a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system in which a shutdown method is implemented.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply flow path (62)    Oxidant gas flow field (78)    Fuel gas flow field (80)
NOVELTY - The structure has a gas spouting valve (1b) formed in a battery body (1), and a pipe unit (4A) composed by integrating a coupling pipe (4Ab) and an exhaust pipe (4Aa) with each other, where a one-side opening of the coupling pipe is coupled to the gas spouting valve, and an another-side opening of the coupling pipe is coupled to the exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe is arranged to be offset with respect to the gas spouting valve without allowing an extended line that passes through a center of the gas spouting valve and a centerline of the exhaust pipe to be perpendicular to each other.    USE - Gas exhaust structure for a battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the exhaust pipe forming a gas exhaust passage for the battery column, thus exhausting large amount of the gas to the outside without leakage. The structure allows reducing weight of the battery by colliding collision pressure of gas flow with specific spot of an inner wall of the exhaust pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a gas exhaust structure of a battery.    Battery body (1)    Gas spouting valve (1b)    Positive electrode (2)    Pipe unit (4A)    Exhaust pipe (4Aa)    Coupling pipe (4Ab)
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. slim secondary battery (10), has an electrode body (14) formed by superimposing a positive electrode including a belt-shaped positive electrode current collector. A positive electrode active material layer is formed on a surface of the positive electrode current collector. Side edges of the positive electrode current collector and negative electrode current collector in the longitudinal direction includes step parts discontinuously formed in longitudinal direction at unequal intervals, and extends at both sides of each step part with a deviation of 0.2 mm, respectively.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. slim secondary battery such as lithium-ion battery, for use as a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle and electric storage device for an electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids short circuit of positive and negative electrodes, thus avoiding heat generation in the battery, and hence improving safety and reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional, perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Slim secondary battery (10)    Metallic container (12)    Container main body (12a)    Plate-shaped lid (12b)    Electrode body (14)    Positive electrode terminal (16a)    Negative electrode terminal (16b)
NOVELTY - The battery (12) has an electrode assembly housed in a battery outer can (15) and formed by stacking or spirally winding a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate with a separator. Positive and negative electrode connecting portions of the battery and an adjacent battery (13) are shaped such that the portions are connected in contact with each other by connection contact portions when the batteries are arranged in parallel. The batteries are arranged in parallel so that adjacent terminals have different polarities from each other.    USE - Lithium ion prismatic secondary battery for high-power applications such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative electrode connecting portions of the battery and the adjacent battery are shaped such that the portions are connected in contact with each other by the connection contact portions when the batteries are arranged in parallel, thus easily connecting any number of the batteries without a mistake in polarity to obtain a modularized battery. The design of the battery efficiently radiates the heat generated from each of the batteries when using or charging the batteries, thus enabling the batteries to be charged or discharged at a desired power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view of a battery module formed by connecting prismatic secondary batteries.    Battery module (10)    Prismatic secondary batteries (12, 13)    Battery outer can (15)    Sealing plate (17)    Positive electrode terminal (18)    Negative electrode terminal (19)
NOVELTY - The cell has a flat electrode assembly including positive and negative electrode cores, which protrude from respective ends of the assembly and are directly laminated on top of each other. Positive and negative current collecting plates are arranged in respective position and negative electrode core collected areas. The plates are resistive-welded on a plane parallel to another plane on which the electrode cores are laminated. Positive and negative electrode core melt-attached portions are formed in an area distance from an area in which the current collecting plates are attached.    USE - Prismatic secondary cell i.e. lithium ion secondary cell, for use as a driving power source for an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-cadmium storage cell and a nickel-hydrogen storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the electrode core melt-attached portion bypasses electricity generated at an active material layer of electrode flows to the current collecting plate, thus reducing electrical resistance in electrification between the current collecting plates, and hence improving current collecting efficiency. The current collecting plates are resistive-welded onto a core exposed portion of the flat electrode assembly using reliable and highly productive welding with a lower welding current. The cell reduces short circuiting caused by dust due to sputtering. The secondary cell is cost-effective and has high-output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a prismatic secondary cell.    Rectangular outer casing (1)    Sealing body (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (5)    Negative electrode external terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode assembly (11) with multiple positive electrode substrates exposed at one end and multiple negative electrode substrates exposed at the other end. Collectors (18) and collector receiving parts are resistance-welded on both sides of one of positive electrode substrates and negative electrode substrates. A through-hole is formed in one of the collectors and the collector receiving parts, and the resistance welding is performed at a rim of the through-hole. Shape of the through-hole viewed from above is circular, elliptical or polygonal.    USE - Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and nickel-cadmium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The collectors and collector receiving parts are resistance-welded on both sides of one of positive electrode substrates and negative electrode substrates, thus preventing movement of spattered particles into an interior of the electrode assembly, when collectors and collector receiving parts are resistance-welded to the substrates, and hence providing the secondary battery that is highly reliable with low occurrence of internal short-circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of an internal structure of a prismatic battery.    Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (11)    Outer can (12)    Sealing plate (13)    Collectors (18)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a negative electrode superimposed upon a positive electrode in a state, where a negative electrode active material layer is positioned inside an outer edge of a positive electrode active material layer, except a proximal end part of a negative electrode tab. The positive electrode active material layer is formed to satisfy a preset relationship having parameters such as widths of the negative electrode active material layer including a part formed on the proximal end part and a part other than the electrode tab, and width of the positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Thin-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. thin-type secondary battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for use as a power source in a two-wheeled vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and a four-wheeled vehicle, an electric storage device for an electric generator and a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents battery capacity from being reduced by a minute short circuit even when the positive electrode and the negative electrode are short-circuited by a minute conductive foreign substance through a separator. The battery provides an electrode capable of reducing defects by bending of the tabs. The battery improves electrode capacity density and reduces capacity unevenness while suppressing internal defects and burrs by exfoliation of the electrode active material to an extent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing a battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery in a partially cutaway state.    Thin-type secondary battery (10)    Exterior member (12)    Electrode body (14)    Positive electrode terminal (16a)    Negative electrode terminal (16b)
NOVELTY - A lithium battery comprises anode and cathode pieces and separator. The cathode piece includes cathode accumulation structure and film attached to it, where surface area of film is spread with cathode activated material having reversible capacity of (a) mA. The anode piece includes anode accumulation structure made from anode activated material having reversible capacity of (b) mA, such that ratio of a:b is 1.4-2.4. The separator is sandwiched between cathode and anode pieces. During charging, lithium ions move from anode to form lithiated graphite on the cathode.    USE - As lithium battery (claimed), in electric vehicles or uninterrupted power supply resort.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the lithium battery is larger than 5 (preferably 10) ampere hour (Ah) ratings, even exposed to nake flame, risk of explosion is highly reduced. Due to the cathode material of lithiated graphite (LiC6) contained in the cathode is relatively lower than ever, the present lithium battery is more safe than others, i.e. the battery reduces problems including short-circuit, high temperature or other inappropriate usages, heat accumulated ignited fire or even explosion.
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises: a positive electrode containing a lithium phosphate compound having an olivine structure; a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping lithium; and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a cyclic carbonate derivative (I) and 1,2-dimethoxy ethane.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery is useful in number of portable electronic appliances, such as camera-integrated video tape recorders, cellular phones, laptop computers, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has light weight, high energy density, high capacity, high voltage and excellent in high filling properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises: a positive electrode containing a lithium phosphate compound having an olivine structure; a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping lithium; and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a cyclic carbonate derivative of formula (I) and 1,2-dimethoxy ethane.    R1-R4 = H, F (preferred), alkyl or fluoroalkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolytic solution battery.    Battery can (11)    Insulating plates (12, 13)    Battery lid (14)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Disc plate. (15A)
NOVELTY - Porous carbon fibers are fabricated adding organic acid to gelled starch solution to prepare a starch solution; mixing starch solution with carbon nanotube/fiber formable polymer solution to prepare carbon nanotube/starch/fiber formable polymer solution; electro-spinning or wet-state spinning prepared carbon nanotube/starch/fiber formable polymer solution to produce starch composite fibers; and oxidation heating starch composite fibers, and executing carbonization and vacuum heat treatment of heated fibers to fabricate desired porous carbon fibers.    USE - Method for fabricating porous carbon fibers useful for felt and manufacturing electrode for super capacitor and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fabricated porous carbon fiber has high specific surface area and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous carbon fibers are fabricated by:    (A) processing starch to prepare gelled starch solution;    (B) adding organic acid to gelled starch solution to prepare a starch solution;    (C) dissolving carbon nanotubes in solvent and adding fiber formable polymer to prepare carbon nanotube/fiber formable polymer solution;    (D) mixing starch solution with carbon nanotube/fiber formable polymer solution to prepare carbon nanotube/starch/fiber formable polymer solution;    (E) electro-spinning or wet-state spinning prepared carbon nanotube/starch/fiber formable polymer solution to produce starch composite fibers; and    (F) oxidation heating starch composite fibers, and executing carbonization and vacuum heat treatment of heated fibers to fabricate desired porous carbon fibers.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fabricated porous carbon fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view illustrating a mesoporous carbon fiber.
NOVELTY - The method involves changing a pulse-width modulating signal transmitted from a microcomputer into reference voltage. Comparative object voltage is saved, and voltage produced from a photovoltaic module is distributed. The reference voltage and comparative object voltage are compared with each other, and output voltage is dropped. Battery voltage is authorized to a feedback terminal when the comparative object voltage is lower than the reference voltage.    USE - Method for controlling a solar cell generating system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method steadily manages maximum power point (MPP) of the photovoltaic module regardless of speed of the microcomputer, thus controlling the solar cell generating system during change of the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a solar cell generating system controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic module outputting voltage and current. A controller controls power distribution and drive of a blower motor driving part. The controller measures voltages of the photovoltaic module and a battery. The controller controls the electricity change of the battery when the voltage value of the battery at a specified time is positive value. An input unit inputs a motor rotation constant to the blower motor driving part. A current detector measures the current produced in the photovoltaic module by utilizing a shunt resistor.    USE - Solar cell generating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the load dispersion and the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) function according to the power produced in the photovoltaic module. The power consumption of the system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling electric power of a solar cell generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for controlling electric power of a solar cell generating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery (100) generating electricity. Loads (512, 522, 532) are connected to a storage battery (400). A driving part (200) operates a switching device (210), and is in contact with the storage battery and the solar battery. Another driving part (500) operates switching elements (510, 520, 530), and is in contact with the loads. The storage battery is connected to the solar battery for charging the solar battery. A controller (300) is connected to the storage battery, and controls the driving parts. An input unit (600) provides load information to the controller.    USE - Solar battery system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables varying the load according to the load selection information, and utilizes the controller for separately controlling maximum power output of the load and the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar battery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar battery (100)    Driving parts (200, 500)    Controller (300)    Storage battery (400)    Switching elements (510, 520, 530)    Loads (512, 522, 532)    Input unit (600)
NOVELTY - Preparing a composition (C1) involves providing a mixture of carbon particles and a solvent and shearing the mixture to form a dispersion of the carbon particles in the solvent; and adding non-fribrillated poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) to the dispersion to provide a resultant mixture and shearing the resultant mixture until a portion of the PTFE has been fribrillated.    USE - For preparing a composition useful to form a sheet and an electrode (claimed) used in electrochemical device such as supercapacitor, fuel cell and supercapacitor desalination.    ADVANTAGE - The present method is improved than the prior art methods, as it does not mix all materials in one step and induces uniform mixing of PTFE and good fibrillation of PTFE is achieved in a shorter shearing time (0.5-10 minutes) and at high shearing rate, operated at room temperature. The method is improved and provides ion exchange resin which improves the performance of the electrode by increasing the capacity, e.g., 37% and/or decreasing resistance, e.g., 21%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) forming a sheet involving forming (C1) and processing the resultant mixture into a sheet; and    (2) method of forming an electrode involving forming (C1), processing the resultant mixture into a sheet and attaching the sheet to a current collector.
NOVELTY - An upper cover (7) is mounted on upper surface of intermediate cover (3) of battery, so that recess (4) formed in intermediate cover is covered. A gas extraction path (A) is formed in the middle cover. The upper cover and intermediate cover are welded by irradiating laser beam (8a) to the upper cover. An exhaust chamber (11) is formed by the recess and upper cover. A through-hole (5) provided in intermediate cover is connected with openings (6a) in the intermediate cover to form a gas extraction path (B). The gas extraction paths (A,B) are connected through exhaust chamber.    USE - Manufacturing method of control-valve type lead acid battery (claimed) with package exhaustion structure for auxiliary machine of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of acid mist or gas to the exterior of battery can be suppressed by the connection of gas extract paths through exhaust chamber. The battery with excellent exhaust structure can be mass produced by simple manufacturing processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the joining process of upper cover to recess in the intermediate cover.    Intermediate cover (3)    Recess (4)    Through-hole (5)    Opening (6a)    Upper cover (7)    Laser beam (8a)    Exhaust gas chamber (11)    Gas extraction paths (A,B)
NOVELTY - A lithium sulfide carbon composite is a complex formed by combining lithium sulfide and a carbon material. The lithium sulfide carbon composite has carbon content of 15-70 %mass, and tap density of 0.4 g/cm3 or more when carbon content is 30 %mass or more and 0.5 g/cm3 or more when carbon content is less than 30 %mass.    USE - Lithium sulfide carbon composite is used for positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery and all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium sulfide carbon composite has improved electronic conductivity, and provides positive electrode active material having high capacitance, and all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery having favorable charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium sulfide carbon composite, which involves filling mixture of lithium sulfide and carbon material having specific surface area of 60 m2/g or more under non-oxidizing atmosphere in electroconductive mold, applying direct pulse current to mixture in non-oxidizing atmosphere and pressurizing the mixture, and carrying out thermal reaction of lithium sulfide and the carbon material; and    (2) all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery, which contains positive electrode active material containing lithium sulfide carbon composite and lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A dielectric ceramic composition comprises complex oxide of barium, calcium, titanium, magnesium oxide, vanadium oxide, silica and oxide of rare earth metal chosen from yttrium, lanthanum, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium and/or ytterbium.    USE - Dielectric ceramic composition for use in laminated ceramic capacitor (claimed) used in high temperature environment and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric ceramic composition has excellent high temperature reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dielectric ceramic composition is of formula: 100(Ba1-xCax)mTiO3+aMgO+bV2O5+cSiO2+dR2O3, where R is chosen from yttrium, lanthanum, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium and/or ytterbium, x is 0.03-0.20, m is 0.99-1.03, a is 0.10-5.0, b is 0.025-2.5, c is 0.20-8.0 and d is 2.5-3.5. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated ceramic capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a laminated ceramic capacitor.    Laminated ceramic capacitor (1)    Capacitor main frame (2)    Dielectric ceramic layer (3)    Internal electrodes (4,5)    End surface (7)
NOVELTY - The pump (101) includes a diaphragm (64) bent and deformed by a piezoelectric vibrator (65). A pump chamber (52) including one wall surface formed of the diaphragm, receives a liquid or gas through an inlet, and discharges the fluid through an outlet. The non-return valves (54,55) block back flow of fluid from the outlet of pump chamber. A liquid holding portion (56) is arranged such that the liquid is held in a gap formed between liquid holding portion and the inner surface of pump chamber by capillarity or surface tension.    USE - Piezoelectric pump for use in transportation of fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas discharging efficiency and liquid delivering efficiency can be improved even when the piezoelectric pump is driven intermittently. The volume of pump chamber is reduced, and the air pressure of pump is improved without lowering the flow volume of liquid. The increase in flow path resistance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the piezoelectric pump.    Pump chamber (52)    Non-return valves (54,55)    Liquid holding portion (56)    Diaphragm (64)    Piezoelectric vibrator (65)    Piezoelectric pump (101)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material layer is formed on the surface of base material (1) using electrode composition containing electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder. The formed layer is laminated on a collector (2), hot pressed and bonded. The base material is separated from the electrode active material layer to obtain an electrode. The binder contains acrylate type polymer.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for electrochemical element e.g. hybrid capacitor (both claimed), lithium ion secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor for mobile telephones, notebook type personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode having electrode active material layer of uniform thickness and favorable adhesiveness is manufactured easily and with improved productivity using a simple installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture of the electrode.    Base material (1)    Collector (2)    Unwinder (12)    Winder (13)    Laminator (16)
NOVELTY - A battery component comprises baked product of soybean hull, rapeseed meal, cotton hull, sesame or cotton seed.    USE - Component e.g. negative electrode used in battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery and fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile computer, digital camera, personal digital assistant, video camera, mobile telephone, handheld terminal, portable player, cordless phone, electric vehicle and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The component enables to manufacture lithium ion battery easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacture of negative electrode active material for lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The diffusion layer (10) has a base layer (2) and an electroconductive fine particle layer (2). The fine particle layer includes several voids (3) having diameter of 0.5-20 mu , and several voids (4) having diameter greater than 0.05 mu and smaller than 0.5 mu . The total volume of voids is greater than 50% and less than 100% with respect to total volume of voids contained in fine particle layer. A specific diameter of voids is set so that capillary force acts on the voids (3) is smaller than the capillary force acts on the voids (11) contained in base layer.    USE - Gas diffusion layer of solid polymer type fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the capillary force acts on the voids of fine particle layer is smaller than the capillary force acts on the voids of base layer, the exhaustibility from the fine particle layer to base layer can be improved. Since the total volume of voids is adjusted with respect to the total volume of voids of fine particle layer, the reactive-gas distribution cross-sectional area can be increased such that the performance of the fuel cell using the gas diffusion layer can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gas diffusion layer of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gas diffusion layer.    Base layer (1)    Electroconductive fine particle layer (2)    Voids of electroconductive fine particle layer (3,4)    Gas diffusion layer (10)    Void of base layer (11)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-based electrochemical storage device (100) comprises a counter electrode (110), a storage electrode (130) loaded with a hydrogen storage material, and an ion-conducting membrane (120) interposed between the counter electrode and storage electrode. Hydrogen (132,134) is retained in the hydrogen storage material with relatively low chemical bonding. The counter electrode comprises a material having an affinity for hydrogen greater than the low-molecular-weight hydrogen storage material.    USE - Hydrogen-based electrochemical storage device. Uses include but are not limited to electric and hybrid automobiles, portable computers, cellular phones, and other wireless communication devices.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-based electrochemical storage device provides high storage densities via hydrogen storage, when compared with lithium-based batteries. The hydrogen storage material stably stores at least 10 wt.% of hydrogen at ambient temperature and pressure. The adsorption-based hydrogen storage mechanism enables hydrogen to be stored with relatively lower binding by materials which are inherently less reactive and, thus, more corrosion-resistant. The weaker binding is desirable as it enables the transport and low energy barriers which facilitate for efficient electrochemical processing. Due to the simplicity of unique hydrogen sorption mechanism, a multitude of configurations for storage devices and storage electrodes is possible including devices with high energy densities, low cost, large operating temperature ranges, no or few moving components, high cycle life, and high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen-based electrochemical energy storage device.    Hydrogen-based electrochemical energy storage device (100)    Counter electrode (110)    Ion-conducting membrane (120)    Storage electrode (130)    Hydrogen (132,134)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1001) has positive and negative collector plates (2, 3) are joined to positive and negative electrodes (1A, 1B) of a capacitor element (1), respectively. A case (5) accommodates the element, an electrolyte solution (201E) and the plates. A terminal plate (4) is placed at an opening (205C) of the case. A sealing rubber (407) seals the terminal plate and the opening. An inner surface (205E) of a bottom plate (205B) of the case includes a junction portion (5A) with a separation part provided around a joining point by a gap between the junction portion and the positive plate.    USE - Capacitor for regenerating or storing electricity in an electronic device or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gap releases a reactive force of hot metal vapor that is applied to hot metal liquid melted by the welding to an outside, thus preventing the capacitor having open hole failure in the case, and widening the selection of welding conditions, and hence preventing a resistance from increasing unintentionally and reliably connecting the electrodes. The negative collector plate and the case are joined reliably, thus preventing unwanted resistance to be caused and achieving high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collector plates and the case are made of metal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a capacitor.    Capacitor element (1)    Positive electrode (1A)    Negative electrode (1B)    Positive collector plate (2)    Negative collector plate (3)    Terminal plate (4)    Case (5)    Junction portion (5A)    Electrolyte solution (201E)    Bottom plate (205B)    Opening (205C)    Inner surface (205E)    Sealing rubber (407)    Capacitor (1001)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (11) calculates the charge voltage width by multiplying the constant discharge current to charge voltage width and dividing the charging current value, and integrating the obtained value for every predetermined time. The control circuit (41) judges that the electrical storage unit (23) is deteriorated when the charge voltage width is more than the maximum discharge voltage width to the load (17).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use as auxiliary power supply in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, for supplying electric power to vehicle braking system at the time of abnormality in the battery. Can also be used for electric power steering, electrically-driven supercharging device etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration judgment of electric storage unit can be easily performed, using a simple control process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (11)    Load (17)    Charging circuit (19)    Electrical storage unit (23)    Control circuit (41)
NOVELTY - The system has a setting unit that sets target voltage value of power supply wiring, according to the operating state of load apparatus, and a determination unit that selects a specific operation mode for switching the transistors (Q1-Q4) contained in a power converter device to ON state. The transistors are switched to ON state, when it is determined that the output voltage of the rechargeable batteries (B1,B2) is equal to each other. The power converter device is stopped, while selecting the specific operation mode.    USE - Electric power system for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power loss and switching loss of the electric power system can be suppressed appropriately, according to the operating state of load apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the converters. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Converters (10,12)    Rechargeable batteries (B1,B2)    Diodes (D1-D4)    Positive electrode lines (PL1,PL2)    Transistors (Q1-Q4)
NOVELTY - A receiving coil (110) receives electric power transmitted from power transmission coil by electro-magnetic resonance. A casing (402) accommodates the receiving coil which is connected to capacitor (404) provided in exterior of casing to adjust resonant frequency of coil.    USE - Non-contact receiving device for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, series/parallel hybrid vehicle, motor assisted hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Non-contact receiving device which is excellent in heat dissipation and durability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the non-contact receiving device.    Receiving coil (110)    Secondary coil (120)    Non-contact receiving device (400)    Casing (402)    Capacitor (404)
NOVELTY - The rotary electric machine (1) has armature (13) with predetermined number of slots and rotor (19) with poles greater than or equal to 14. The slot number satisfies preset condition relating pole number. The number of slots of the armature is determined based on preset equation relating number of poles and integral value of quotient obtained by the division of number of poles with preset number. The amplitude value of fundamental values of magnetic flux density produced by the permanent magnet lies in the range of 0.1-0.7.    USE - Rotary electric machine e.g. fourteen poles permanent magnet reluctance type rotary electric machine, surface permanent magnet type rotary electric machine and internal permanent magnet type rotary electric machine for electric vehicle, lift, wind power generator and hydraulic power generator. Can also be used in crane, escalator and conveying apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since pole number of rotor satisfy preset condition relating slot number of armature, magnetic field component moved in reverse direction with respect to rotor rotation is eliminated by slots. The rotor negates magnetic flux produced armature winding. Hence vibration and noise of the electric machine can be reduced. The energy loss by vibration is suppressed hence efficiency and high power density of the machine can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rotary electric machine.    Rotary electric machine (1)    Armature (13)    Permanent magnet (15)    Rotor (19)    Slot (23)
NOVELTY - A platinum catalyst is manufactured by dispersing sublimable organic material and platinum salt in solvent and sublimating at not greater than 100 degrees C, mixing carbon base material with dispersion liquid, making carbon base material surface produce platinum microparticles in dispersion liquid which reduced platinum salt, and separating platinum catalyst obtained by making carbon base material surface carry platinum microparticles by filtering dispersion liquid. The sublimable organic material has reduction effect with respect to platinum salt, and surface activity effect.    USE - Manufacture of platinum catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method synthesizes highly active platinum catalyst in low-temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a platinum catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of manufacturing method of platinum catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Platinum salting-in solution process (5)    Stirring process (6)    Ultrasonic mixing process (10)    Reducing agent addition process (12)    Reduction/precipitation process (13)
NOVELTY - A shut valve has a valve portion that is connected with the air ducts (18,19), where the shut valve permits or prohibits distribution of air flow (A1) in air ducts. A large diameter portion is formed downstream to small diameter portion of valve portion. The diameter portions are connected by a level difference portion such that shaft element is positioned downstream to level difference portion. The valve control structure supported by a shaft element is driven to open or close the valve portion, to permit the air-flow between in-vehicle (11) and battery case (13).    USE - Air-conditioner for battery case of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the shaft element is positioned downstream to the level difference portion, the opening or closing of the valve portion can be performed reliably. Thus, the circulation of air between the in-vehicle and the battery case can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of air-conditioner of electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (10)    Air-conditioner (12)    Battery case (13)    Air-ducts (18,19)    Air flow (A1)
NOVELTY - The management system has detection camera which images the driver of the vehicle entering the fueling station and determines whether the driver is elderly person or person with disability. A management computer receives the detection signal from the detection camera and reports the arrival of driver, if the driver is elderly person or person with disability. The worker of fueling station is alerted to perform oil supply operation to the vehicle, based on the detection signal from the detection camera.    USE - Management system of fueling station such as filling station for supplying gasoline to vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in supplying hydrogen liquefied gas, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and dimethyl ether, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system can allow the supply of fuel to the authorized person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control process of the management computer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has conveying unit (12) that conveys sheet-like workpiece (W) and position compensation unit (14) that performs position correction of the workpiece with respect to preset reference position from the conveying origin (D) to conveying destination (A). A fixed guide unit (20) contacts the faces of the outer periphery of workpiece supported by support unit by urging unit (22). The position correction of the workpiece is performed, when the workpiece is released from the support unit and conveyed to the conveying destination.    USE - Apparatus for positioning and conveying sheet-like work piece such as semiconductor wafer, glass plate and fuel cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The position shift of the workpiece is prevented and the workpiece is mounted in conveying destination accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the positioning and conveying apparatus.    Conveying unit (12)    Position compensation unit (14)    Fixed guide unit (20)    Urging unit (22)    Conveying destination (A)    Conveying origin (D)    Workpiece (W)
NOVELTY - A nickel containing hydroxide comprises monodispersed primary particle.    USE - Nickel containing hydroxide used as positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary batteries used for motor vehicle field.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel containing hydroxide is excellent in high rate characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nickel containing hydroxide comprises monodispersed primary particle of formula NiM(OH)2.    M=transition metals other than Ni, alkaline-earth metal element, Al, Ga, In and Si.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) nickel containing oxide comprising monodispersed primary particle of formula NiMO;    (2) lithium composite nickel oxide of formula LiNiMO2 comprising nickel containing oxide and lithium oxide;    (3) manufacture of nickel containing oxide involving making alkali metal hydroxide aqueous solution suspend to conventional nickel containing hydroxide composition, heating for 30 minutes to 2 hours at 100-180 degrees C, cooling, making contact with water, dissolving alkali metal hydroxide and separating and recovering nickel containing hydroxide; and    (4) manufacture of lithium composite nickel oxide involving mixing nickel containing hydroxide and nickel containing oxide and lithium compound and baking at 680-800 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A palladium-copper type alloy comprises (in wt.%) copper (50-66), manganese (0.01-1.5), and remaining palladium.    USE - Palladium-copper type alloy used in hydrogen-permeable membrane (claimed) for fuel cells and for hydrogen purification.    ADVANTAGE - The palladium-copper type alloy has excellent hydrogen permeability, and increases the capacity of hydrogen purification apparatus.
NOVELTY - The burner has vaporization chamber (6) for vaporizing liquid fuel received from nozzle (4), and for pre-mixing primary air and vaporization gas of liquid fuel so as to produce pre-mixed gas. A vaporization mixing chamber (7) accelerates vaporization and mixing of pre-mixed gas from vaporization chamber. The vaporization chamber includes ejection opening (8) through which pre-mixed gas flows from the vaporization chamber to vaporization mixing chamber. A connection coupling (11) is provided at the side wall of the vaporization chamber.    USE - Burner for fuel reformation in fuel cell system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporization chamber is provided with connection coupling and ejection opening through which pre-mixed gas flows from vaporization chamber to vaporization mixing chamber. Hence the process of formation of connection coupling and ejection opening after the formation of vaporization chamber can be eliminated. The need for cutting and processing tools can be eliminated. The burner can be manufactured easily, rapidly and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the burner.    Nozzle (4)    Vaporization chamber (6)    Vaporization mixing chamber (7)    Ejection opening (8)    Connection coupling (11)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (4) is made of aluminum, and is provided with tank portions (8,9) which are attached to the lamination structure formed by laminating a tube (5) and cooling fin (6). An alumite layer (18) is formed in the inner wall face of a coolant flow channel (13) through which coolant flows.    USE - Heat exchanger for fuel cell e.g. polymeric electrolysis film type fuel cell of cooling system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alumite layer is formed in the inner wall face of the coolant flow channel through which coolant flows, so that the corrosion of the aluminum made heat exchanger is prevented and the raise of the electrical conductivity by ion melt can be suppressed. The alumite layer is formed of uniform thickness by the simple anodizing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat exchanger for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the heat exchanger for fuel cell and expanded sectional view of the tube of heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (4)    Tube (5)    Cooling fin (6)    Tank portions (8,9)    Coolant flow channel (13)    Alumite layer (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a double piping structure (8) by inserting an inner side pipe into an outer side pipe. A combustion gas such as town gas containing odorization agent is supplied to a space formed by inner side pipe and outer side pipe. A combustion gas such as hydrogen gas without containing odorization agent is supplied into the inner side pipe.    USE - Method of supplying combustion gas to fuel cell of electric power generation system used in apartment house. Can also be used in passenger car, various commercial service facility, various manufacturing plants, and various educational facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion gas containing odorization agent and not containing odorization agent are supplied simultaneously using a pipeline. The leakage of hydrogen gas from inner side pipe to the exterior is prevented and leakage of town gas is detected easily with the smell of odorization agent. The waste heat generated by the electric power generation by fuel cell and combustion heat of town gas are utilized efficiently, while preventing bad influence of odorization agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of pipeline. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Double piping (8)    Town gas piping (12)    Fuel cell (13)    Hot water supply apparatus (15)    Power line (17)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a hollow fiber membrane module accommodating a bundle (5) of several hollow fiber membranes (4) in a cylindrical storage case. A gas inlet hole and a gas discharge hole are provided in the storage case. The hollow fiber membranes are arranged parallel to each other along an axial direction during an initial state of the fiber membrane module. A clearance gap is formed in the upper portion of the storage case at a low environmental temperature, when the hollow fiber membrane is slacked with the shrinkage of the storage case.    USE - Humidifier for use in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hollow fiber membrane is slacked with shrinkage of storage case at low environmental temperature, the bending stress acting on the hollow fiber membrane can be relieved, and the breakage of the hollow fiber membrane at low environmental temperature can be suppressed without lowering the humidification performance of the humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the hollow fiber membrane module of the humidifier.    Hollow fiber membrane (4)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (5)    Upper surface of storage case (6c)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure regulation part to adjust a pressure state of a detection target. A measurement part measures transition of pressure detected by a pressure sensing part corresponding to a pressure-fluctuation operation as a pressure fluctuation pattern. A judging part determines abnormality by freezing the pressure sensing part and comparing the pressure-fluctuation pattern measured by the measurement part with a reference pressure-fluctuation pattern that shows the reference value of the pressure-fluctuation pattern.    USE - Diagnosis system for use in a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The judging part determines abnormality by freezing the pressure sensing part and comparing the pressure-fluctuation pattern measured by the measurement part with a reference pressure-fluctuation pattern, so that abnormality is determined appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a pattern of a pressure fluctuation.    Standard pressure increase difference (Delta P1)    Standard initial value (P0)    Base-peak value (P1)    Reference mean value (P2)    Timing (T1)
NOVELTY - The gas detection element (1) has a porous thin film (3) comprising porous structure containing particles whose average particle diameter is in the range of 10-100 nm, that is formed on the surface of a substrate (2). The porous thin film is made of palladium or its alloy, platinum or its alloy (4) and titanium oxide.    USE - Gas detection element used in sensor (claimed) for detecting combustible gas such as hydrogen and ethanol gas used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous thin film comprises palladium or its alloy and platinum or its alloy, the reactivity of the porous thin film for detecting combustible gas is improved. Hence sensitivity of the gas detection element is improved. The chemical and physical stability of the porous thin film is improved, since the restoration effect of the porous thin film due to photocatalytic reaction is enabled. The thermocouple is used as the temperature measuring unit, so the structure of the gas detection sensor can be simplified and cost reduction can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas detection sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas detection element.    Gas detection element (1)    Substrate (2)    Porous thin film (3)    Palladium or its alloy and platinum or its alloy (4)
NOVELTY - An outer cover (40) covers the electric power generation element (10) and the current collection boards (20,30) connected to the lamination direction both ends of the electric power generation element. electrode tabs (21,31) are provided such that their one end are connected to the current collection boards while their other end are located in the lamination direction center portion of the side of the electric power generation element and protrude besides the outer cover.    USE - Bipolar battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tabs can be easily picked out, and the vibration resistant characteristic of the assembled battery is improved when a hyperbolic type battery is connected with other external conductors, as the electrode tabs of the bipolar battery protrude besides outer cover at lamination direction center portion of side of electric power generation element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery;    (2) assembled battery manufacturing method; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (1)    Electric power generation element (10)    Current collection boards (20,30)    Electrode tabs (21,31)    Outer cover (40)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains spinel-type (Fd3-m) lithium transition metal oxide (1) and boron compound. The interatomic distance of lithium-oxygen is 1.971-2.006 Angstrom , measured by lied belt method using fundamental law.    USE - Positive electrode active material for lithium cells is used for hybrid electric vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, electric tools, video camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone, cordless phone, liquid crystal television, electric shaver, portable radio, hearing aid and headphone stereo cassette tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides lithium cells having increased packing density and improved output characteristics and high temperature cycle-life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains spinel-type (Fd3-m) lithium transition metal oxide of formula: Li1+xM2-xO4-d (1), where M is transition metal chosen from manganese, aluminum and magnesium, x is 0.01-0.08 and d is 0 or more, and boron compound. The interatomic distance of lithium-oxygen is 1.971-2.006 Angstrom , measured by lied belt method using fundamental law.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of structure of the cell.    Lower component (1)    Upper component (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Microporous separator (4)    Spacer (7)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus (1) has a container (13) accommodating an electrical storage component (12), and a liquid heat exchange medium (23) accommodated in container and heat-exchanging with electrical storage component. Portion(s) of container contains alloy having aluminum, zinc and unavoidable impurities. The content of zinc in alloy is more than that of aluminum.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus is used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The container of electrical storage apparatus has improved fatigue strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Electrical storage component (12)    Container (13)    Case main component (13a)    Upper cover (13b)    Heat exchange medium (23)
NOVELTY - An active material film (53) containing silicon is formed on collector (51) which is provided in chamber, lithium (55) is provided into chamber under reduced pressure followed by supplying carbon dioxide gas, and increasing pressure in chamber. Then, the collector is maintained at predetermined temperature in atmosphere containing carbon dioxide gas, to obtain negative electrode (100).    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile information terminal and domestic electric power storage apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides negative electrode using simple process. The lithium ion secondary battery containing negative electrode has reduced capacitance and improved charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery, which has separator provided between dischargeable positive electrode and negative electrode, and electrolyte having lithium ion conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional view of manufacture of negative electrode.    Collector (51)    Active material film (53)    Lithium (55)    Active material layer (60)    Negative electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two sets of engagement arms (7) which are engaged at side of attaching portions (3). The engagement arms are located between the attaching portions to mutually join the arms with the attachment portions. The engagement arm is mutually moved to contacting/separating direction by a cylinder. The arms are moved up and down by vertical motion mechanism. The arm is moved to the direction to mutually space apart the arm by cylinder. A battery unit (1) is lifted by vertical motion mechanism in the state by engaging engagement arm with attaching portion.    USE - Apparatus for transferring battery unit of electric vehicle, from pallet to assembly line.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vertical motion mechanism lifts battery unit in the state by engaging engagement arm with attaching portions, the deviation of engagement arm from the attaching portion is prevented even if balance collapse. The safety of battery and productivity can be improved. The size of battery unit transfer apparatus can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the conveyance process of battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Attaching portions (3)    Apparatus for transferring battery unit (6)    Engagement arms (7)
NOVELTY - A chemical reaction control unit monitors the presence or absence of electricity supply to the electric heater (140). The control unit controls chemical reaction heat emitting unit (150) to retain heat of electrolyte layer of fuel cell laminated structure (100) by metal oxidation reaction if interruption of electricity supply to the electric heater is detected.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device e.g. for phosphoric acid-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device can be started rapidly after installation, since a chemical reaction is produced when interruption of power to the heater is detected. Increase in the transport cost is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat retention method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell laminated structure (100)    Electric heater (140)    Chemical reaction heat emitting unit (150)    Pump-control unit (200)    Pump (230)
NOVELTY - A compressor (14) provided in a supply path (11) pumps the oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell (2). A discharge path (12) discharges the oxidizing agent off-gas from the fuel cell. A heat exchanger cools the oxidizing agent gas compressed by the compressor. The oxidizing agent off-gas is supplied to a motor (M1) which drives the compressor, for cooling the motor. The temperature of the cooled oxidizing agent gas is detected by a sensor (48), and the motor is controlled by a controller (7) for adjusting the temperature of oxidizing agent gas in the compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system including solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, stationary power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By cooling the motor which drives the compressor using the oxidizing agent off-gas from the fuel cell, there is no need for using a water cooling type cooling device, radiator, cooling water pump or separate pump control system. Hence size and cost reduction of the fuel cell system can be achieved. The motor is controlled based on the temperature of the oxidizing agent gas cooled by the heat exchanger, so abnormal temperature rise of the oxidizing agent gas is prevented reliably. Hence electric power generation efficiency and reliability 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 (2)    Controller (7)    Oxidizing agent gas supply path (11)    Oxidizing agent off-gas discharge path (12)    Compressor (14)    Temperature sensor (48)    Motor (M1)
NOVELTY - A covered conductor (20) covers the single core line (21) of the electric wire (10), where the single core line is inserted into the insertion space of main portion (31) of terminal metal fitting (30). The conductor is hold by the holding structures (41A). The elastic contact structure (50) is latched into the insertion space of fitting main portion such that the core line is strongly abutted against the elastic contact structure when the single core line of the wire is inserted into the fitting main portion.    USE - Electric wire with terminal metal fitting used for wiring battery, inverter and motor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The single core line of the electric wire is strongly abutted against the elastic contact structure without applying large amount of external force. Thus, the stretching of the terminal metal fitting while performing the electrical connection process can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    Electric wire (10)    Covered conductor (20)    Single core line (21)    Terminal metal fitting (30)    Main portion (31)    Holding structure (41A)    Elastic contact structure (50)
NOVELTY - A collector (11) comprises an organic structure (1) and an electroconductive material (2), and has electroconductivity along film thickness direction.    USE - Collector is used for electrode for bipolar-type secondary battery used as driving power supply for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle used in automobile industry, and commercial vehicle like passenger car, truck, bus and light car.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight collector exhibits excellent current collection performance, and has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of bipolar-type electrode provided with collector.    Organic structure (1)    Electroconductive material (2)    Electroconductive filler (2a)    Binding polymeric material (2b)    Collector (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer comprises high molecular compound having proton-conductive group introduced into aromatic unit, and has water contact angle of between 0 degrees and 90 degrees .    USE - Catalyst layer for cathode and membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell used for electric power generation (all claimed) in motor vehicles, domestic appliances and portable apparatus for private sectors.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer provides fuel cells having excellent power generation characteristics in low humidity condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst layer transfer sheet;    (2) fuel cell membrane electrode assembly;    (3) electric power generation method; and    (4) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An electrode component (1) consists of a positive-electrode active material (2) containing lithium cobaltate (2a) and a coating layer (2b) formed on the surface of lithium cobaltate, and a solid electrolyte (3) containing solid sulfide. The coating layer contains lithium niobate. The coating layer contains niobium having a peak which is different from the main peak in the low-energy side detected by electronic-state analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, other than the main peak.    USE - Electrode component e.g. anode mix layer is used for lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used for mobile telephones and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode component has reduced interfacial resistance due to the presence of niobium having differing main peaks. The electrode component provides lithium ion secondary batteries having excellent performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode component; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the electrode component.    Electrode component (1)    Positive-electrode active material (2)    Lithium cobaltate (2a)    Coating layer (2b)    Solid electrolyte (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device (10) has several inlet ports (12a,12b) for introducing air for ventilation and an exhaust port (14) provided with a ventilation fan (13) for the exhaust of air. An opening and closing unit (30) closes a predetermined inlet port (12b) where the suction flow path is shortest among several inlet ports when outside temperature is below a set threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is produced stably for a long period of time by preventing the freezing of cooling water reliably and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the low temperature driving of the fuel cell power generating device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (10)    Main case (11)    Inlet ports (12a,12b)    Ventilating fan (13)    Exhaust port (14)    Opening and closing unit (30)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has drying unit (30) that evaporates solvent contained in slurry (64) coated to metal foil (63) when induction coils (37,38) provide heat to the slurry using magnetic field. A solvent collection unit (29) collects the evaporated solvent. A cooling unit (50) provided between drying unit and collection unit, cools the evaporated solvent evaporated from slurry.    USE - System for recovering solvent e.g. single solvent (claimed) for electrode formation in lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since solvent evaporated during heating of slurry for electrode formation is cooled efficiently, solvent can be recovered with improved energy saving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solvent recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solvent recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solvent recovery system (10)    Solvent collection unit (29)    Drying unit (30)    Induction coils (37,38)    Cooling unit (50)    Metal foil (63)    Slurry (64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell cooling system has a radiator block (10) for the circulation of cooling water for cooling a fuel cell. A pressurization cap (20) containing a valve (22) opened according to the internal pressure of the radiator block is provided in the upper portion of the radiator block. The valve is formed from a hydrogen permeation material. A reservoir tank is connected to the radiator block through the pressurization cap. The inner space of the radiator block is separated from the exterior side by the valve in the closed state.    USE - Fuel cell cooling system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is made to flow into the reservoir tank irrespective of the opening and closing of the valve and the hydrogen density in the reservoir tank is prevented from becoming high by ventilating hydrogen in the reservoir tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the pressurization cap.    Radiator block (10)    Pressurizing cap attaching port (11)    Pressurization cap (20)    Valve (22)    Spring (24)
NOVELTY - The gasket molding line has an opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing several metal molds (1) arranged immovably and an injection plunger (3) moved above the metal molds. The injection plunger has a nozzle (3a) joined to a gasket material injection portion of each metal mold for pouring gasket material on a fuel cell component (M) accommodated in the metal mold. A component conveyor (4) removes the component molded with the gasket from the metal mold.    USE - Gasket molding line for molding gasket on surface of component of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket molding operation is performed reliably within a short time with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasket molding method for fuel cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell component molding line.    Metal mold (1)    Injection plunger (3)    Nozzle (3a)    Component conveyor (4)    Fuel cell component (M)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery contains positive electrode containing fluorinated carbon as positive electrode active material and acid-proof binder, negative electrode (14) containing lithium or lithium alloy as negative electrode active material, separator (13) positioned between positive electrode and negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte including 10-500 ppm of acid.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery for e.g. coin-type battery is used as power supply for vehicle-mounted apparatus, gas meter used in tire pressure monitoring system and water meter.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery has excellent storage stability and high-current discharge characteristics. The generation of impedance of battery during high temperature preservation is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-type battery.    Battery case (11)    Positive pole pellet (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Insulation gasket (15)    Sealing board (16)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (100) has gas diffusion layer base materials (124ac,124as,124cc,124cs) whose compressibility differs in cathode gas diffusion layer (124c) or anode gas diffusion layer (124a) are stacked with respect to solid polymer electrolyte membrane (110). The compressibility of gas diffusion layer base materials is made higher and the thickness of gas diffusion layer base materials is reduced when gas diffusion layer base materials are positioned adjacent to anode side and cathode side separators (150a,150c).    USE - Electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the compressibility of gas diffusion layer base material is made higher and thickness is reduced when gas diffusion layer base material is positioned adjacent to separators, stable electric power generation performance of MEA can be obtained with low humidity and temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of PEFC.    MEA (100)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (110)    Anode gas diffusion layer (124a)    Gas diffusion layer base materials (124ac,124as,124cc,124cs)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (124c)    Separators (150a,150c)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of an electrode component accommodated in a battery can. The electrode component consists of electrodes containing a positive-electrode material and a negative-electrode material which occlude and discharge lithium ion, and a separator interposed between the electrodes. Sensitive microcapsules consisting of a core material (b) having a flame-retardant component and covered by a wall material (a), are electrodeposited in the inner wall of battery can.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, mobile telephones, and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery exhibits excellent battery characteristics, as thermal runaway is effectively prevented with quicker responsiveness with respect to internal-pressure change by overvoltage. This is because the flame-retardant component is effectively and reliably released when the battery swells. Thus, safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sensitive microcapsule.    Wall material (a)    Core material (b)
NOVELTY - The device e.g. mobile phone (1) has apparatus main portion having a chargeable secondary battery (5) which is used as power supply. An operation unit (3), display unit (2), and internal circuit unit (4) are integrated in the main portion. The main portion includes high emissivity layer to emit the internal heat towards outer side, where high emissivity layer is formed of ceramic type coating material or highly heat conductive material, or graphite.    USE - Portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used as personal digital assistant (PDA), game machine, digital till camera (DSC), portable music apparatus, notebook personal computer (PC), portable video camera, etc., and other electronic device with battery used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat can be discharged outside when the abnormal heat is generated in the secondary battery and the temperature increased of the apparatus main portion is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the mobile phone.    Mobile phone (1)    Display unit (2)    Operation unit (3)    Internal circuit unit (4)    Secondary battery (5)
NOVELTY - An electric current breaker structure (4) interrupts conduction of electrode of electrode structure (50) in a battery case (3) and cap (28) by parting the electrically conductive path. A cutoff valve (30) is formed in the electric current breaker structure to electrically connect electrode and cap. A cyclic recessed portion (34) is formed in an outer periphery of a center region (32) in the cutoff valve. The conduction of electrode and cap is interrupted by disconnecting annular recessed portion when the internal pressure of the case is increased.    USE - closed type battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The annular recessed portion is inverted and disconnected easily during increase in the internal pressure of the case such that the conduction of electrode with cap is blocked reliably. The reliability of electric current blocking performance at the time of abnormality of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric circuit breaker structure in closed type battery.    Battery case (3)    Electric current breaker structure (4)    Cap (28)    Cutoff valve (30)    Center region (32)    Cyclic recessed portion (34)    Electrode structure (50)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises carbon material having microcrystalline carbon of graphite analogue, and binder. The carbon material has average sphericity of 0.65 or more measured by flow-type image-analysis method.    USE - Electrode used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used for power supply of electrical vehicle, solar cell and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is manufactured efficiently with excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode, which involves heat processing carbon material at 400-600 degrees C, and carrying out spheroidization process by impacting-in high-speed air flow method; and    (2) manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - Powder having a maximum particle size of less than 200 mu m, comprises more than 20% in number of (non)aggregated base particles having a sphericity index of less than 0.6 and comprising a derivative of zirconium and/or hafnium (I), where the material has a solubility of less than 10-3 in water at a temperature of less than 20 degrees C, and the derivative is (non)doped.    USE - The powder is useful in catalysis and filtration.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of the powder is simple. The powder has high specific surfaces, good mechanical properties and/or good resistance to wear.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Powder having a maximum particle size of less than 200 mu m, comprises more than 20% in number of (non)aggregated base particles having a sphericity index of less than 0.6 and comprising a derivative of zirconium and/or hafnium of formula (M(OH)x (N1)y(OH2)z) (I), where the material has a solubility (less than 10-3) in water at a temperature of less than 20 degrees C, and the derivative is (non)doped.    M = Zr4- or Hf4-;    N1 = anion or its mixture;    x, y = positive numbers; and    z = positive number or zero.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device comprising a catalyst, a catalyst support, a filtration element, an element of a fuel cell, a piezoelectric material, an optical connector, a dental ceramic, or structural ceramic, or obtained from the powder.
NOVELTY - The generator has a heating element for heating the generator and surroundings of the generator. The generator is provided with rotating elements and is arranged at or beside a roadside on ground. The generator is moved to a height in a winter season until the surroundings of the generator are heated and is brought back to the ground.    USE - Wind energy generator for use in a train and a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car, for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The heating element heats the generator and the surroundings of the generator, thus melting snow around the generator in winter season, and hence producing electricity by the generator all over the year in a reliable and efficient manner without consideration of snow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind energy generator.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a substrate of a semiconductor module with a power capacitor (104) which is arranged on the substrate. The semiconductor module has a power level and a logic circuit. The power capacitor has a ceramic capacitor. The substrate has a printed circuit carrier, a ceramic carrier with conducting paths, a paper or paperboard carrier and a plastic carrier.    USE - Circuit for electrification of vehicle drives.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has a substrate of a semiconductor module with a power capacitor which is arranged on the substrate, where the semiconductor module has a power level and a logic circuit, and thus a compact and cost-effective circuit is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an arrangement of a power capacitor in phase module or power inverter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power inverter (100)    Direct current connections (101,102)    Phase connection (103)    Power capacitor (104)    Free-wheeling diodes (107,108)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst comprises particulate support and gold core-shell nanoparticles, where shells of gold core-shell nanoparticles remain intact and are responsible for interaction with particulate support.    USE - Fuel cell catalyst useful as anode catalyst for electrocatalytic methanol oxidation reaction and oxygen reduction reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared nanoparticles have different bimetallic ratios are assembled on carbon black support materials and activated by thermal treatment, thus providing good control of nanoparticle size, composition and/or surface properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell catalyst comprises particulate support and gold core-shell nanoparticles of formula AuyPtzM100-(y+z). The shells of gold core-shell nanoparticles remain intact and are responsible for interaction with particulate support.    y,z=1-99; and    M=Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, and/or W.
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell internally equipped with parallelly arranged single rechargeable batteries. An anode and cathode of adjacent single rechargeable batteries are serially connected with each other. An anode terminal and a cathode terminal are respectively led out from two ends of the shell. The anode terminal and the cathode terminal are respectively connected to an anode plug (10) and a cathode socket (9) through leads (12), where the anode plug is matched with the cathode socket. The cathode socket is equipped with an insulating sleeve (13).    USE - Quickly and conveniently connected safe rechargeable battery for a motorcycle and an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of a battery cover is equipped with a flute-shaped terminal groove and a wire chase, and wiring terminals and the leads are placed in the groove, so as to protect the wiring terminals. The anode lead terminal and the cathode lead terminal are respectively equipped with a matched connector, so that a single lattice rechargeable battery group can be directly connected in a safe and convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a quickly and conveniently connected safe rechargeable battery.    Battery cover (2)    Cathode socket (9)    Anode plug (10)    Leads (12)    Insulating sleeve (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery protection controller (400) for controlling discharging/charging operation of a battery (200). A power switch (100) controls operation power of vehicles or construction equipment. The battery protection controller is connected with the battery through a load unit (300).    USE - Battery protection system for use in vehicle/construction equipment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively protects discharging/charging operation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery protection system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power switch (100)    Battery (200)    Load unit (300)    Battery protection controller (400)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon fuel oil with paraffins as the main constituent, comprises (mass%): paraffins of less than 13 carbons ( not less than 60); isoparaffins of greater than or equal to 15 carbons (0.01-9); and normal paraffins of greater than or equal to 13 carbons ( not greater than 2).    USE - As hydrocarbon fuel oil useful in fuel cell systems (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon fuel oil for use in fuel cell systems which has as its main constituent paraffins where the proportion of hydrocarbons with a large number of carbons is high, and it is possible to reduce the inlet temperature of the reforming apparatus in fuel cell systems where hydrogen is obtained by reforming a hydrocarbon fuel oil. The incorporation of isoparaffins of greater than or equal to 15 carbons, normal paraffins of greater than or equal to 13 carbons and isoparaffins of greater than or equal to 17 carbons up to specified ratios, produces a heavier hydrocarbon fuel oil for use in fuel cell systems, whilst enabling superior safety during handling with higher flash points and a reduction of the inlet temperature of the reforming apparatus to 310 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The back case has a case body (2), and a solar energy cell component (3) that is fixedly placed on a case cover (1), where the solar energy cell component is single crystal solar energy cell component or polycrystal solar energy cell component.    USE - Photovoltaic back case for a pedal type electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The back case is aesthetic in appearance, environment-friendly and long in service life, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic back case.    Case cover (1)    Case body (2)    Solar energy cell component (3)
NOVELTY - A battery holder (12) inside electronic device main casing (10) accommodates secondary battery (13) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of predetermined external shape containing silicon-type and/or tin-type active material as negative electrode active material. Coating layer including temperature suppression layer (16), content-flow block layer (17) is provided in the battery fitting surface side of electronic device main portion (11).    USE - Portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used in mobile information terminal, notebook type personal computer (PC), video camera, handheld game machine, and in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid raise of surface temperature of portable electronic device during very high impact can be suppressed. Outflow of melted content to the exterior of portable electronic device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mobile phone.    Electronic device main casing (10)    Device main portion (11)    Battery holder (12)    Secondary battery (13)    Temperature suppression layer (16)    Content-flow block layer (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple battery cells provided with an interval. A cell container (3) accommodates multiple battery cells. An air outflow part is formed in the cell container. An air inlet (5) is formed in the cell container, where air flows to a lower part of each battery cell and a lower portion of the cell container. A cooling fan (9) is installed at side of the cell container to inhale air from the air outflow part and transmit the air outside a vehicle. The air outflow part is formed on an air inflow pipe (13). An exhaust duct (17) is mounted in a trunk of the vehicle.    USE - Power supplying apparatus for supplying electricity to an electric motor of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows avoiding of noise generation in indoors during cooling of the device and allows improving driving smoothness of the vehicle, and has stable cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supplying apparatus.    Cell container (3)    Air inlet (5)    Cooling fan (9)    Air inflow pipe (13)    Rear wheel housing (15)    Exhaust duct (17)
NOVELTY - The drum (1) has a wind turbine (2) for stopping a wheel of a motor vehicle, where the turbine produces electrical energy. The wind turbine includes a rotor (2.1), multiple permanent magnets (2.2), blades (2.3) and a stator (2.4) with coils (2.5). The rotor, multiple permanent magnets, blades and stator are mounted on a shaft (3), and multiple storage batteries feed electric power to a traction motor through multiple outlets.    USE - Brake drum for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drum reduces the noise while operating the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a brake drum.    Brake drum (1)    Wind turbine (2)    Rotor (2.1)    Permanent magnets (2.2)    Blades (2.3)    Stator (2.4)    Coils (2.5)    Shaft (3)
NOVELTY - The brake has a wind turbine for producing alternating or direct current electrical energy. The turbine includes a rotor (2.1) equipped with a permanent magnet (2.2), blades (2.3) and a stator (2.4) with coils (2.5), where the rotor is mounted on a shaft (3). Electricity produced in a module rectifier/regulator/current transformer is stored in storage batteries and fed into traction motors, where the electricity is outputted through outlets.    USE - Disc brake for stopping rotation of a wheel in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine can rotate even when the vehicle is in rest condition, so that energy is captured, processed and stored in a timely manner for further operation of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a disc brake.    Rotor (2.1)    Permanent magnet (2.2)    Blades (2.3)    Stator (2.4)    Coils (2.5)    Shaft (3)
NOVELTY - The power unit has an auxiliary power input gear (30) connected to a start motor (20) of an engine (10). Power of the engine is transferred to a transmission through a clutch disk rubbed with a flywheel (50). An auxiliary power output gear (70) delivers power of the start motor between an output shaft (90) of the transmission and an input shaft (91) of a driving wheel, or delivers the power of the start motor to the driving wheel. The start motor is controlled by an electronic control unit (40). A vehicle speed sensor (80) controls the auxiliary power output gear in the control unit.    USE - Auxiliary power unit for a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power unit improves startability and hill-climbing ability of the vehicle by connecting the vehicle speed sensor to the transmission output shaft and using the start motor for the engine as the auxiliary power in the outbound of the vehicle, thus improving the functionality and marketability of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an auxiliary power unit of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an auxiliary power unit for a vehicle.    Engine (10)    Start motor (20)    Auxiliary power input gear (30)    Electronic control unit (40)    Flywheel (50)    Power conversion actuator (60)    Auxiliary power output gear (70)    Vehicle speed sensor (80)    Transmission output shaft (90)    Driving wheel input shaft (91)
NOVELTY - The rickshaw has a rickshaw body equipped with an electric clutch device (4). Left and right parts of a seat (5) are respectively equipped with armrests (6). Cavities of the armrests are equipped with sliders (7) and soft liquid bags (9) and connected with inlet ends of an electromagnetic generator device (10). The electromagnetic generator device, a wind driven generator device (11) and a pulley generator device (12) are connected with an accumulator device (26). A power output terminal is connected with a motor in the electric clutch device.    USE - Energy-saving rickshaw.    ADVANTAGE - The rickshaw utilizes the energy produced by hands to supplement electric power, so that the rickshaw has improved power storage capacity, thus prolonging the service life of the rickshaw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving rickshaw.    Electric clutch device (4)    Seat (5)    Armrests (6)    Sliders (7)    Soft liquid bags (9)    Electromagnetic generator device (10)    Wind driven generator device (11)    Pulley generator device (12)    Accumulator device (26)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a first capacitor (C1) whose negative and positive electrodes are connected to two ends of a second capacitor (C4) through a first resistor (R1), respectively. Positive and negative electrodes of an operational amplifier chip (U1) are connected to a second resistor (R3) and a positive electrode of third resistor (R4), respectively. A negative electrode of a third capacitor (C2) is connected to a negative electrode of a fourth capacitor (C3), where a positive electrode of the fourth capacitor is connected to an end of a fifth capacitor (C5) and a power amplifier chip (U2).    USE - Vehicle power amplifier circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit increases the audio signal driving capacity and improves the high/low frequency sound effect. The circuit is simple in structure and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle power amplifier circuit.'(Drawing includes a non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1-C8)    Resistors (R1-R7)    Operational amplifier chip (U1)    Power amplifier chip (U2)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a wiring terminal inserted in a stud bolt (2) that protrudes through a motor and generator terminal (3). A square shaped washer (6) is assembled in a fixing nut (8) and connected to a wiring terminal, where torque of the wiring terminal is not delivered to the fixing nut. An insulation block (5) insulates the wiring terminal. A motor is combined with a motor and generator housing (1). The insulation block is equipped adjacent to a flange that is formed in the housing. A jaw is inserted into a concave groove and mounted on the flange.    USE - Equipment for fixing a wiring terminal in a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The jaw is inserted into the concave groove and mounted on the flange for effectively fixing the wiring terminal in the hybrid electric vehicle in a stable manner, and effectively preventing short circuit between the motor and a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wiring terminal fixing equipment.    Motor and generator housing (1)    Stud bolt (2)    Motor and generator terminal (3)    Insulation block (5)    Square shaped washer (6)    Fixing nut (8)
NOVELTY - Hybrid vehicle has a vehicle case and battery. A solar cell plate arranged at the top of the vehicle case is connected to a battery. Aero generator arranged at the inlet opening of vehicle case is electrically connected to battery.    USE - Hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell plate is connected to battery, the battery is charged using solar energy. Hence petrol consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of hybrid car.
NOVELTY - The airproof shell has a groove body provided with six parallel grooves. An inner wall of a groove cover (2) is equipped with a tier bus embedded groove (4). The groove cover is fixed with a straight line type terminal (6) and an outlet (5) of the straight line type terminal.    USE - Straight line type airproof shell for a lead-acid cell of a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The airproof shell has reasonable structure, long useful life and large capacity. The airproof shell avoids erosion and leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a straight line type airproof shell.    Groove cover (2)    Tier bus embedded groove (4)    Outlet (5)    Straight line type terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The hybrid car has two single cylinder elements in engine that is connected with an electric starting device coupled to a storage battery. The three-phase output end of engine is changed to a direct current output by a three-phase rectifier bridge to form an independent power supply sub-system. The independent power supply sub-system is respectively connected to the direct current controller and input end of the driving motor. The output end of the direct current controller is connected with a control end of electric starting device and driving motor.    USE - Multi-cylinder hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The independent power supply sub-system is respectively connected to the direct current controller and input end of the driving motor such that the consumption of oil is reduced and operation stability of the hybrid car is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the multi-cylinder hybrid car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has ventilating holes formed on a side of a power battery cabin. Another side of the power battery cabin is communicated with a ventilating channel in a passenger cabin. The ventilating channel is formed by a back plate and a flow guiding plate. A water proofing housing is provided under the flow guiding plate and located on an inner side of an arc shaped outer housing of the flow guiding plate. A gap is formed between the water proofing housing and the outer housing of the flow guiding plate. A ventilating fan is provided at the ventilating holes.    USE - Ventilation heat radiating device for an electromotive car.    ADVANTAGE - The device radiates heat from the power battery cabin in a quick and effective manner, and prevents rain from entering the power battery cabin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a ventilation heat radiating device.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-ion conductive ceramic material contains a metallic composition (I or II).    USE - Hydrogen-ion conductive ceramic material is used for fuel cell and gas separation membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-ion conductive ceramic material is cofired at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-ion conductive ceramic material contains a metallic composition of formula: A(B'1-x-yRexMy)O3-d (I), or A(B'1-xRexO)O3-d+y(MaOb).    A=barium, strontium or calcium;    B'=zirconium or cerium;    Re=rare earth element;    M=transition metal chosen from copper or zinc;    x=greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.2;    y=greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.1;    d=greater than 0 and less than 0.3;and    a,b=2 or 3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-ion conductive ceramic material.
NOVELTY - The engine (1000) has a fluid conduit (400) by which two volumes (100, 200) are interconnected. A machine (300) operated using working medium (10) e.g. helium, water vapor and organic rankine cycle medium, is connected to the fluid conduit between the volumes. The engine is designed such that the medium is heated in one volume while cooling the medium in the other volume in a state, and the medium is cooled in the former volume while heating the medium in the latter volume in another state. Coolant is provided in cold areas of the respective volumes.    USE - Heat engine e.g. petrol engine and diesel engine, for generation of waste heat in a power station i.e. block-type thermal power station e.g. biogas block-type thermal power station, and a heating system, for utilization of the waste heat in an industrial process, and for use in a motor vehicle i.e. lorry, for assisting a drive motor, for power generation and for operating a cold machine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The engine can be simply manufactured, compactly built and operated with ecologically harmless working medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A displacing piston made of plastic i.e. PTFE, or wood, is movably arranged between cold and hot areas of the respective volumes. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a heat engine    (2) a method for utilization of waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a heat engine.    Working medium (10)    Volumes (100, 200)    Machine (300)    Fluid conduit (400)    Heat engine (1000)
NOVELTY - An automatic braking control section controls the force applied to the disc brake (131) and the drum brake (135) independently by automatic braking control, when the front wheels (106) and rear wheels (107) are braked by the disc brake and drum brake respectively. The degree of contribution of adjustment of the force applied to the disc brake to control of deceleration of the vehicle (101) is set greater than that of the force applied to the drum brake to the control of the deceleration when the deceleration of the vehicle is controlled.    USE - Automatic vehicle braking system of front-engine rear-drive type vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of the braking force of the drum brake on the deceleration of the vehicle is reduced, when the automatic braking control is performed, so that it is possible to suppress the instability of the deceleration of the vehicle caused by adjusting the braking force of the drum brake of which the braking force is difficult to control. Hence the braking can be stabilized when the automatic braking is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of performing automatic braking of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle with automatic vehicle braking system.    Vehicle (101)    Front wheel (106)    Rear wheel (107)    Disc brake (131)    Drum brake (135)
NOVELTY - The device has a switch transistor (22) with an input terminal, an output terminal and a control terminal respectively connected to positive and negative electrodes of a lithium iron phosphate battery and a controller (24) respectively. A temperature sampler (26) measures temperature inside of the battery. The controller compares the temperature with a lowest activating temperature of the battery, and controls on or off of the transistor according to the result of the comparison.    USE - Device for activating vehicle-mounted lithium iron phosphate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device pre-heats the battery at low temperature and reduces the loss of power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a device for activating vehicle-mounted iron lithium phosphate battery.    Switch transistor (22)    Controller (24)    Temperature sampler (26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly includes a cell, a fuel supply apparatus and a heater for warming fuel. The fuel supply apparatus, the heater and the cell are connected together with a number of pipes in turn. The heater is a radiator for an electronic device. A liquid fuel coming from the fuel supply apparatus flows to the cell via the heater and is warmed up by the heater.
NOVELTY - An idle state sensor detects the idle state of the vehicle (10). An electronic control unit (ECU) controls a valve (62) such that the valve opens an air flow path (60) such that hot air is blown into the rear upper compartment of the battery (50) from the rear seat (42) by a fan, if the vehicle is in idle state.    USE - Automotive battery apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution leaked out from the battery can be easily vaporized, even if the vehicle is not running, as the controller opens air flow path such that hot air is blown into rear upper compartment of battery from rear seat, if vehicle is in idle state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Rear seat (42)    Battery (50)    Air flow path (60)    Valve (62)
NOVELTY - The air conditioning machine (12) has a shut valve unit that permits or prohibits the circulation of gas inside a case side duct (19) connected to valve case. The valve case is opened and closed by a valve structure driven by an actuator. A shaft is provided to support the valve structure with respect to the valve case so as to rotate the valve case.    USE - Heating ventilating air conditioning machine for battery case of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost and the manufacturing period of the air conditioner can be reduced reliably and the circulation of gas between the inner side of vehicle and inner side of valve case can be prevented reliably while improving the air tightness of the shut valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioner of battery case.    Electric vehicle (10)    Air conditioning machine (12)    Battery case (13)    Battery (17)    Vehicle side duct (18)    Case side duct (19)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has a vehicle side duct (18) for connecting the vehicle interior with exterior, and a case side duct (19) for connecting the inside of the battery case (13) to the outside of the vehicle (10). A connecting plug that is integrally formed with the case side duct is inserted into a plug hole formed in battery case and connected to vehicle side duct. The outer diameter of connecting plug is larger than internal diameter of plug hole. The connecting plug is provided with a plug flange that contacts with plug hole from outer side of battery case.    USE - Air conditioner for air conditioning battery case and interior of electric vehicle e.g. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the plug flange is made to contact the plug hole from the outer side of the battery case, the connecting plug and the duct are fixed to the desirable position of the battery case. The gap generated between connecting plug and plug hole is prevented and the airtightness of the battery case is ensured. The manufacturing cost of the air conditioner is reduced and the manufacturing period is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of air conditioner for battery case of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air conditioner installed in car.    Vehicle (10)    Battery case (13)    Battery (17)    Vehicle side duct (18)    Case side duct (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (1) has a tank container (40) loaded into an upper portion of a floor panel (70) in the state of accommodating a hydrogen tank (30). A traveling airflow inlet (781) connecting the exterior side of the fuel cell vehicle and the interior side of the tank container is provided in a tank container loading portion (74) of the floor panel. A traveling airflow discharge port (412) is provided in the upper portion (41) of tank container in the state of connecting the tank container inner side and the exterior side of fuel cell vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the hydrogen tank is enlarged by providing hydrogen tank in the vehicle interior side. The safety condition is improved by discharging the hydrogen gas leaking from the hydrogen tank actively without holding the hydrogen gas in the tank container. The space of the vehicle interior side is utilized effectively by eliminating the need for providing ventilation fan inside the tank container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Tank container (40)    Upper portion (41)    Floor panel (70)    Tank container loading portion (74)    Traveling airflow discharge port (412)    Traveling airflow inlet (781)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control part detecting residual amount of a battery charged with a generator when an internal combustion engine implements idling stop at the time of temporary stop. The control part maintains idling stop of the internal combustion engine when the residual amount of the battery is less than a threshold value while turning off power supply of an audio device. The control part controls the audio device and the internal combustion engine according to the residual amount of the battery.    USE - Apparatus for controlling an audio device such as radio and TV, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part can maintain the idling stop of the internal combustion engine when the residual amount of the battery is less than the threshold value while turning off power supply of the audio device such that power consumption can be restrained and emission amount of carbon dioxide from the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining control procedure implemented in a control apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has a vehicle body structural member i.e. cowl upper flannel (22), mounted under a battery, and a rotation member (52) supported between a horizontal state and a standing-up state. The battery is mounted in an arrangement position, and supplies electric power to a motor. The battery is positioned at a rear side of an engine compartment (3). A front end of a cowl (20) supports a front-end part of a window glass (17). A main body member (51), the rotation member and a hinge member are molded with resin.    USE - Battery tray apparatus for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can make the battery arrangeable using an attachment apparatus even when the battery is positioned under the vehicle body structural member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery mounting method for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a battery mounting method for a motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine compartment (3)    Window glass (17)    Cowl (20)    Cowl upper flannel (22)    Battery tray apparatus (50)    Main body member (51)    Rotation member (52)
NOVELTY - The system has an injection unit that is arranged to inject the exhaust heat of a fuel cell power generating device (1) to a binary electric power generating apparatus (11). A heat exchanger (18) is provided between an exit of a turbine (12) and a condenser (17) at the binary electric power generating apparatus. The heat collected from the working fluid of the binary electric power generating apparatus is supplied through the heat exchanger to a heat user.    USE - Hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation output of the hybrid power system can be increased reliably, and the heat energy utilization efficiency of the hybrid power system can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Binary electric power generating apparatus (11)    Turbine (12)    Condenser (17)    Heat exchanger (18)
NOVELTY - The valve structure comprises a disc shaped valve main portion (19) positioned between the flow paths (17a,17b) that circulate oxidizing agent gas. The valve main portion is made to closely contact the end of the flow path. An asymmetrical valve hole (19c) is formed in the valve main portion. The opening cross sectional area characteristic of the asymmetrical valve hole is changed according to the rotation of the valve main portion.    USE - Valve structure of fuel cell system (claimed) uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The opening cross sectional area of the asymmetrical valve hole can be set easily by the movement of the valve main portion, and the control of the flow of the oxidizing agent gas is made easy. The cost of the valve structure is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve structure.    Emission flow path (12)    Pressure regulation valve (16)    Flow paths (17a,17b)    Valve main portion (19)    Asymmetrical valve hole (19c)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has controller (1) for controlling power generation amount of fuel cell (11). The heat collected from fuel cell is stored in regenerator (12). The output of fuel cell is restricted, when operation remaining time is more than specific and preset value, and when heat storage amount of regenerator is smaller than maximum amount. The output of fuel cell is not restricted by controller, when operation remaining time is more than specific value and lesser than preset value, and when heat storage amount of regenerator is smaller than maximum amount.    USE - Cogeneration system e.g. fuel battery cogeneration system and gas-engine cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be saved by controlling the fuel cell appropriately. The reliability of cogeneration system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operating method of cogeneration system; and    (2) cogeneration system operating program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power generation amount controller (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Regenerator (12)    Thermal load detector (27)    Cogeneration system (100)
NOVELTY - The sensor housing has an introductory space into which the to-be-measured gas is introduced from a gas flow path (1). A diaphragm is accommodated in the housing such that the pressure surface of the diaphragm is set opposite to the introductory space. An opposition portion is provided in an outer-periphery edge portion of the pressure surface of the diaphragm, such that a clearance gap is formed between the pressure surfaces of diaphragm.    USE - Pressure sensing sensor installed in fuel cell system, for detecting pressure of high humidity reactive gas e.g. hydrogen gas and oxidizing agent gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since the external force acts on the outer-periphery edge portion of the pressure surface of the diaphragm by the provision of opposition portion, at the time of freezing of dew condensation water, the diaphragm is deformed, and the freezing of the dew condensation water can be determined from the deformation of the diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure sensing sensor.    Gas flow path (1)    Attachment housing (2)    Penetration portion (2a)    O-ring (3)    Sensor main structure (10)    Process section (30)
NOVELTY - A closed type battery has sealing board (1) which seals opening portion of metal casing (5) comprising electrode group, and layer (2a) containing resin with higher flexibility than resin used in resin gasket (2) provided in outer peripheral portion of resin gasket. The electrode group consists of positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, separator and electrolyte solution. Synthetic rubber or thermoplastic elastomer is used as the resin with high flexibility.    USE - Closed type battery for portable apparatus and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The closed type battery has excellent electrical property and improved safety. Since an outer layer containing resin is provided, the penetration of foreign material of a conductor is prevented and micro short circuit is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sealing portion of cylindrical lithium secondary battery.    Sealing board (1)    Resin gasket (2)    Layer consisting of high flexibility resin (2a)    Pressure portion (2b)    Metal casing (5)
NOVELTY - The stopper has main portion (11) attached to cover of battery case. Electrolyte solution reflux hole (21) is formed in lower portion of cylindrical structure (12) such that electrolyte solution (32) is introduced into lower portion of cylindrical structure through the reflux hole to immerse lower portion of cylindrical structure in solution. The reflux hole is formed so that gas space (S2) in cylindrical structure, which is located below rather than an explosion-protection filter is interrupted from gas space (G) in upper portion of battery case with the introduced solution.    USE - Explosion proof type exhaust gas stopper for lead storage battery (claimed) used for vehicle drive.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of solution impregnated into the filter to the outside through the exhaust hole can be prevented more effectively when the gas space in the cylindrical structure located below the explosion-protection filter is made to open the end of the exhaust hole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the lead storage battery provided with the stopper.    Main portion (11)    Cylindrical structure (12)    Electrolyte solution reflux hole (21)    Electrolyte solution (32)    Gas space in battery case (G)    Gas space in cylindrical structure (S2)
NOVELTY - The battery has an internal terminal (22) having crimping portion with which case coupling portion (22BA) and external terminal (21) are connected. Several diameter-expansion press portions (22GAP) are formed by expanding towards the radial direction outer side of terminal through-hole (21K) and pressing one surface of external terminal. The crimping portion has an intermediate portion (22GAN) located between diameter-expansion press portions such that radial direction dimension of intermediate portion is smaller than that of diameter-expansion press portion.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of external terminal and battery case is suppressed, and the internal terminal and external terminal are connected appropriately so that battery is manufactured reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view, top view and sectional view of the battery.    External terminal (21)    Terminal through-hole (21K)    Internal terminal (22)    Case coupling portion (22BA)    Intermediate portion (22GAN)    Diameter-expansion press portion (22GAP)
NOVELTY - The method involves vaporizing the solvent and the solute accommodated in a vaporization container (120). The solvent/solute gas is supplied to a c (130) provided by a fuel cell (100), for replacing the gas existing in the cooling-fluid flow path with the solvent/solute gas. A coolant provided in a coolant container (125) is supplied to replace the solvent/solute gas existing in the cooling-fluid flow path.    USE - Method for filling coolant in flow path of fuel cell (both claimed) used in motor vehicle, mobile phone and other non-commercial portable device, for estimating fuel cell performance.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas existing in the cooling-fluid flow path is replaced with solvent/solute gas, the displacement efficiency can be made favorable. The solvent/solute gas can be replaced in short time, suppressing the remains of the existing gas. The need for measuring vacuum degree is made of unnecessary. By replacing the solvent/solute gas with the coolant, the influence of bubbles can be excluded. The method is inexpensive and the working efficiency can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coolant filling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coolant filling apparatus.    Fuel cell (100)    Coolant filling apparatus (110)    Vaporization container (120)    Coolant container (125)    Cooling-fluid flow path (130)
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of lead active material layer (3a), carbon active material layer (3b), adhesive layer (5) provided between the active material layers, and collector (4). The adhesive layer contains electroconductive filler and halogen type polymer and/or diene polymer.    USE - Electrode for lead storage battery (claimed) for hybrid vehicles, electric power storage, wind-powered electricity generation and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides batteries with high output characteristics after charging/discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode;    (2) support material activating substance layer; and    (3) lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lead storage battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Lead active material layer (3a)    Carbon active material layer (3b)    Collector (4)    Adhesive layer (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming melting portion (6) by heating inner-layer portion in which current collection terminals (2) and current collector foil laminated lead portions (4) are adjoined. A solid-state welding portion (7) is formed by performing solid-state welding of portion of current collector foil laminated lead portion, after adjoining the inner layer portion to the surface layer portion of the current collector foil laminated lead portion.    USE - Method of manufacturing battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery used as power supply for vehicle, personal computer or portable terminal and mobile electrical appliance. Can also be used in metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lithium primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high quality and high efficient battery can be manufactured easily at reduced cost, the generation of crack to the current collector foil laminated lead portion can be prevented reliably, and the generation of damage to the battery can be reduced so that life time of the battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views illustrating the connection of current collection terminal and current collector foil laminated lead portion.    Laminated case (1)    Current collection terminal (2)    Current collector foil laminated lead portion (4)    Melting portion (6)    Solid-state welding portion (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting the electrolyte solution (60) in battery case (10) through an injection hole (12b) formed in battery case. The injected electrolyte solution is filtered using a filter (113). The gas in the battery case is ejected-out through an exhaust hole (11b) in contact with the filter. The positive electrode plate (38), separator (31) and negative electrode plate (39) are stacked to form electrode structure (30).    USE - Method for injecting electrolyte solution in battery case for battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The gas in the battery case is ejected-out through exhaust hole in contact with the filter. Hence the electrolyte solution can be injected in the battery case quickly. The electrolyte solution can permeate into the electrode structure appropriately. The leakage of the electrolyte solution from the exhaust hole can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte solution injection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolyte solution injection apparatus.    Battery case (10)    Exhaust hole (11b)    Injection hole (12b)    Electrode structure (30)    Separator (31)    Positive electrode plate (38)    Negative electrode plate (39)    Electrolyte solution (60)    Filter (113)
NOVELTY - The device has battery bus-bar (150) that conducts between positive electrode of battery and positive electrode of storage unit, and negative electrode of battery and negative electrode of other storage unit. An intermediate bus bar (190) is adjoined with the battery bus-bar when the bus-bar conducts between negative electrode of one storage unit and positive electrode of other storage unit. The position of the intermediate and battery bus bars are shifted when bus bars are viewed from front-back direction, such that the bus bar do not overlap.    USE - Capacitor unit of electrical system installed in motor vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - As the intermediate and battery bus bars do not overlap, the short circuit inside the electrical system can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the positional relationship of battery bus bar and intermediate bus bar.    Battery bus bar (150)    Lower end of battery bus bar (151)    Relay (170)    Intermediate bus bar (190)    Upper end of intermediate bus bar (191)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (100) has phase change material (435) having melting point higher than temperature range at the time of normal use of cell (110) and lower than the destructive temperature by which heat destruction of the cell is performed. The phase change material existing among mutually adjacent cells, absorbs and melts the heat when one of the cell heat-emits to temperature higher than the melting point. The phase change material contains erythritol.    USE - Assembled battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the phase change material melts the heat when one of the cell heat-emits to temperature higher than melting point of phase change material, the malfunction occurring even in the cell adjacent to heat can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (100)    Cell (110)    Spacer (130)    Flow path (131)    Phase change material (435)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electrode plate comprising metal foil with exposed portion. A current collection element is provided with collection non-welding portion (42) and current collection welding portion (41M). An insulation element (60) is inserted between the gap formed between current collection non-welding portion and exposure non-welding portion (26), when current collection welding portion is welded to exposure welding portion (25M) of exposed portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and video camcorder, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flow into the regions other than the welded regions is prevented and the welding operation is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the resistance welding process.    Exposure welding portion (25M)    Exposure non-welding portion (26)    Current collection welding portion (41M)    Collection non-welding portion (42)    Insulation element (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has gas introducing portion (40) provided in outer periphery of stack structure case (10) to introduce reaction gas into casing (30). A flow path inlet port (A) and passage outlet port (F) are formed while providing cooling spot prevention portion (60) in inside of the casing. The heat exchange between low temperature reaction gas supplied to flow path inlet port and hot reaction gas discharged from passage outlet port is accelerated, and then heat exchange between reaction gas supplied to flow path inlet port, and stack structure case is suppressed.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in air electrode support type fuel cell, electrolyte support type fuel cell and porous metal support type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved effectively, the thermal conductivity of the stack structure case can be improved and the heat inside of the stack structure case can be efficiently transmitted to the gas induction portion. The size reduction of the fuel cell can be carried out reliably, the gas-seal property between the gas induction portion and the cooling spot prevention portion can be improved and the smooth flow of reaction gas can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the fuel cell.    Stack structure case (10)    Casing (30)    Gas introducing portion (40)    Cooling spot prevention portion (60)    Flow path inlet port (A)    Passage outlet port (F)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has voltage detection unit which detects the voltage behavior of object fuel cell, after the stoppage of supply of reactive gas such as anode gas and cathode gas to the fuel cells. A control apparatus detects the cross leak of the object fuel cell based on the difference of voltage behavior of reference fuel cell and voltage behavior of object fuel cell, after the stoppage of reactive gas supply to fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross leak of the fuel cell can be detected with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating process of detecting cross leak of object cell by control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A predetermined amount of polymeric material containing fluorine is supplied to interior of a metal mold. The metal mold is heated, and polymer material is melted. The molten material is pressure-reduced and degassed. Compression molding of polymeric material is carried out, and battery packing is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of packing of battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for vehicles and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packing having high dimensional accuracy and capable of producing battery having stable battery characteristics is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for manufacture of battery packing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) has several electrodes (23,26) laminated through a separator (27) in an electrolyte solution. A reference pole (30) is electrically insulated from the electrodes by an insulation layer (31) arranged between the reference pole and the electrodes. The reference pole is arranged in the projection surface of electrodes in the lamination direction of the electrodes.    USE - Electrochemical cell for assembled battery (claimed) in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric potential of the electrode is measured correctly by measuring in-plane electric potential of the electrode. The reliability of the assembled battery is improved by correctly measuring the output characteristics of the electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the schematic structure of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Electrodes (23,26)    Separator (27)    Reference pole (30)    Insulation layer (31)
NOVELTY - Stable particles and a binder are mixed with respect to electrolyte to form paste. The viscosity of paste is adjusted to predetermined value and an electric field is applied to the paste. The paste having adjusted viscosity is coated on fuel electrode and/or air electrode to form electrolyte layer.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte layer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte layer is easily manufactured with high quality. The fuel cell having the electrolyte layer stably enables to produce electric power for long period of time, and has favorable reliability.
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging an aluminum electrolytic capacitor (4) over a load resistor (8) if the capacitor exhibits charge. The electrolytic capacitor is charged by applying gradually increasing charging voltage, where the charging voltage increasing per stage amounts to a fraction of rated voltage of the electrolytic capacitor. The charging voltage is increased by a stage, if charging current of the electrolytic capacitor is lowered to zero. The charging voltage is gradually increased until the charging current does not drop to zero.    USE - Method for reforming an electrolytic capacitor i.e. aluminum electrolytic capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to power supply unit, engine management system for fuel injection, controller for cooling wiper motor and windshield wiper motor, electronic steering system, airbag, multimedia device and automotive electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reduction of leakage current of electrolyte condensates to a negligible measure, thus increasing disruptive strength and/or rated voltage of the capacitor, and hence increasing charging quantities that can be stored in the capacitor. The capacitor is charged in a shorter period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for reforming of an electrolytic capacitor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Laboratory power supply unit (1)    Ammeter (2)    Aluminum electrolytic capacitor (4)    Voltmeters (5, 6)    Load resistor (8)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (12), a compressor (28) for compressing air that is pre-supplied to the fuel cell over an air supply line (30). Water flowing from the fuel cell is supplied to an outlet (46) over an exhaust gas line (36) together with exhaust gas. A connecting line (40) is provided at the exhaust gas line through which the compressed air is supplied to mix with the exhaust gas. A valve (42) is arranged in the connecting line that diverges from the air supply line. A mixer (44) led to the connecting line is arranged in the exhaust gas line.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying power for a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting line is provided at the exhaust gas line through which the compressed air is supplied to mix with the exhaust gas, thus attaining little water into the environment in liquid form with the exhaust gas of the fuel cell.    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 circuit representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Compressor (28)    Air supply lines (30, 30')    Exhaust gas line (36)    Connecting line (40)    Valve (42)    Mixer (44)    Outlet (46)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a compressor (26) for compressing inflow air supplied to a fuel cell stack (12) over an inlet (28), where the outflow air of the fuel cell stack is supplied to a turbine (34) i.e. double-flow turbine, for activating the compressor. A combustion chamber (38) is provided with fuel, where the turbine is provided with exhaust gas of the combustion chamber. The inlet has a branch pipeline (42) for supplying the compressed inflow air to the combustion chamber. A spiral channel (36) is provided with the exhaust gas of the combustion chamber.    USE - Air supply device for use in a fuel cell stack (claimed) that is utilized with an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The branch pipeline supplies the compressed inflow air to the combustion chamber, thus enabling effective driving of the turbine can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an air supply device for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air supply device for a fuel cell stack, which is connected with a drive unit of a motor vehicle.    Air supply device (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (26)    Inlet (28)    Turbine (34)    Spiral channels (36, 40)    Combustion chamber (38)    Branch pipeline (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a protection layer on a sintered metal compound, where abrasion and/or polishing of a front side of the sintered compound is enabled such that a conductive surface is provided. A conductive diffusion barrier is applied, where a cathode (k) is in direct contact with an abraded layer for use as metallic carriers (2) for a high temperature fuel cell. An alumina surface layer is provided in a metal substrate containing aluminum and chromium. A nickel layer is applied on outer and inner surfaces of the metal substrate.    USE - Method for protecting a porous metal substrate containing chromium to prevent migration of chromium in a high temperature fuel cell (claimed) i.e. solvent oxides fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The alumina surface layer is provided in the metal substrate containing aluminum and chromium, thus preventing chromium evaporation and chromium oxide formation completely, and hence avoiding the unwanted solid chromium diffusion of metal substrate to the cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high temperature fuel cell with ceramic solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a layer structure with fuel cell and metallic carrier. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode (A)    Electrolytes (EI)    Cathode (k)    Metallic carriers (2)    Functional layer system (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst support (30) has boron carbide surface layer (34) and a catalyst layer (36) arranged sequentially on a metal oxide and/or metal phosphate support structure (32).    USE - Fuel cell catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst support can be used in low temperature fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell catalyst support, which involves coating support structure with boron carbide layer and depositing catalyst layer on boron carbide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of metal oxide/phosphate catalyst support.    Catalyst support (30)    Metal oxide/phosphate support structure (32)    Boron carbide surface layer (34)    Catalyst layer (36)
NOVELTY - An anode bipolar plate (30) made of solid, non-porous material has several ribs that are spaced apart to define several reactant channels (66) opened to a reactant side (60). Each rib has a water channel (72) that is opened to the reactant side of the plate. A coolant flow field (90) has several coolant channels (92) that are opened to the coolant side (94). A connector (24) with several through holes fluidly connects the coolant channel with the water channels.    USE - Device for facilitating water management in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode bipolar plate is made of solid, non-porous material, pore dehydration is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of processing the device for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the unitized cell of fuel cell.    Connector (24)    Anode bipolar plate (30)    Reactant side (60)    Reactant channels (66)    Water channel (72)    Coolant flow field (90)    Coolant channels (92)    Coolant side (94)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst support (30) comprises fluoride-doped layer (34) and a catalyst layer (36) sequentially provided on support structure (32) containing metal oxide and/or metal phosphate.    USE - Catalyst support is used for fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell catalyst support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of metal oxide/phosphate catalyst support.    Catalyst support (30)    Metal oxide/phosphate support structure (32)    Fluoride-doped layer (34)    Catalyst layer (36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a printed circuit board (PCB) (13) installed on a bus bar (12), and a concavity type magnetic shield (20) for shielding influence of noise interference by a magnetic field of an adjacent bus bar, where the shield is made of high-permeability ferromagnetic material. A current measurement module (10) is arranged inside a case.    USE - Hybrid inverter current measuring apparatus for use in a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces manufacturing process, and is inexpensive, small in size and light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a hybrid inverter current measuring apparatus.    Current measurement module (10)    Bus bar (12)    Printed circuit board (13)    Concavity type magnetic shield (20)    Fixing member (40)
NOVELTY - An axial flow fan assembly (46) with fan blades (59) and inlet throat (42) is positioned in first shroud (40). A second shroud (62) is open to the inlet throat of the first shroud, and is provided with discharge openings (64). An engine cooling opening in an engine compartment (16) is opened to an interior of the second shroud to permit air flow between the engine compartment and the second shroud, a flow duct (76) is provided between the engine compartment and the first shroud to generate air flow between the engine (18) in engine compartment and first shroud.    USE - Air flow system for engine cooling system of compact work vehicle (claimed) such as compact loader.    ADVANTAGE - The openings are provided between the engine compartment and the shrouds to provide air flow between the engine compartment and shrouds of the fan assembly, so that the generated air flow is used for cooling components of the compact vehicle and exhausting the heated air from the shroud. The motor for driving the fan the cooling flow paths are set reliably in the compact space of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) engine cooling system for compact work vehicle; and    (2) method for providing cooling air to engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of compact loader with air cooling system.    Engine compartment (16)    Engine (18)    First shroud (40)    Inlet throat (42)    Axial flow fan assembly (46)    Fan blade (59)    Second shroud (62)    Discharge opening (64)    Flow duct (76)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric unit (22) is placed in a location on a vehicle (12) having temperature that is elevated relative to ambient air. The thermoelectric unit generates electric energy based on temperature difference, and is made of thermoelectric materials that withstand high temperatures. A coil (44) inductively transfers some of electric energy of vehicle to an energy collector (14) that is positioned on the surface on which vehicle is indented to drive. Energy is stored in a battery (30) when vehicle is not in vicinity of energy collector.    USE - Vehicle e.g. car, truck, train of energy recovery system(all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inductive energy transfer efficiency is improved for raising the efficiency of the recovered energy from vehicle by using the coil which inductively transfers the electric energy of vehicle to energy collector and by storing the electric energy in the battery when the vehicle is not in vicinity of energy collector. Thus the recovered energy from vehicle is not wasted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) energy recovery system; and    (2) method of recovering energy from vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of vehicular energy recovery system.    Vehicle (12)    Energy collector (14)    Thermo electric unit (22)    Battery (30)    Coil (44)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has terminal blocks (21-24) to which battery packs (11-14) are connected. A control circuit (2) controls operation of the battery packs connected to the terminal blocks. The control circuit detects voltage dividing ratio of battery identification terminal (17) of the battery packs. The control circuit determines the connection of battery packs with respect to terminal block, based on the voltage dividing ratio.    USE - Battery system mounted in electric vehicle and mobile device such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting locations of the battery pack can be determined with simplified structure and reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Control circuit (2)    Electronic control unit (3)    Battery packs (11-14)    Terminal blocks (21-24)
NOVELTY - A sampling capacitor maintains potential difference between positive and negative electrode terminals of battery cell selected by switch group. A transfer switch transfers potential difference caused between capacitor ends to measuring unit which outputs voltage value signal. A correction capacitor is provided between transfer switch and measuring unit. A discharge switch is provided in parallel to correction capacitor, and controlled so that switching condition of discharge switch is mutually exclusive with that of transfer switch.    USE - Voltage detecting circuit of power supply monitoring device connected to battery pack e.g. lithium ion battery pack mounted on vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement error caused by the parasitic capacitance of the sampling switch and transfer switch can be reduced so that the voltage value of battery cell can be measured accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply monitoring device.    Power supply monitoring device (1)    Battery pack (2)
NOVELTY - The assembly has high frequency oscillator that is coupled to switch, to generate high frequency waveform based on direct current (DC) power. The high frequency oscillator is integrated with low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate. A power buffer is coupled to switch and high frequency oscillator, to control operation of switch based on high frequency waveform.    USE - Power converter assembly for automotive drive system (claimed) used for driving automobile e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in driving automobile such as sedan, wagon, truck, sport utility vehicle (SUV), two-wheel drive (2WD) vehicle, four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high frequency waveform can be generated significantly using high frequency oscillator, so that overall size of substrate can be reduced. Hence, the reduction of external components and the wiring harnesses required between components can be enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automobile.    Automobile (10)    Chassis (12)    Wheel (16)    Electronic control system (18)    Radiator (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a standard generated power output per fuel cell (1) by dividing load that is a total loading dose applied to the fuel cells, where total number of the fuel cells is operated to generate power. The standard generated power output of the fuel cells, which are operated to generate the power, is corrected based on heat energy storage capacity of multiple hot water storage tanks (3). Each fuel cell is operated to generate the power and controlled based on a corresponding corrected standard generated power output.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell power generation system in a set of energy consuming portions.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing amount of output of the power generation of the fuel cells, thus reducing dispersion among the heat energies in the hot water storage tanks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell power generation system.    Fuel cells (1)    Hot water storage tanks (3)    Electric supply line (4)    Housings (8)    Hot water supply pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly comprises an electrolyte membrane (1), catalyst layers (2a, 2b) formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte membrane, gas diffusion layers (3a, 3b) formed on the catalyst layers, and gaskets (4a, 4b) that are in contact with the lateral surfaces of the catalyst layers and the gas diffusion layers. The assembly further comprises a guard gasket (5) interposed between the gaskets and having a thickness corresponding to 70-95% of the thickness of the electrolyte membrane.    USE - As a membrane-electrode assembly useful in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly ensures mechanical protection of the electrolyte membrane by using guard gaskets, and thus prevents the electrolyte membrane from being damaged by an excessive binding pressure upon the fabrication of a single cell or a stack of fuel cells. In the assembly the contact resistance between the electrolyte membrane and the catalyst layer, and the gas diffusion layer and the catalyst layer is minimized by using guard gasket, thus improves the quality of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of membrane-electrode assembly.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2a, 2b)    Gas diffusion layers (3a, 3b)    Gaskets (4a, 4b)    Guard gasket (5)
NOVELTY - The unit (400) has a solid-state battery (402) including a positive-side composite layer and a negative-side composite layer having glass ceramics formed by firing sulfide glass at a temperature higher than or equal to a glass transition point of the sulfide glass. A solid-state electrolyte layer is located between the composite layers, and has a glass ceramic formed by firing the sulfide glass at a temperature higher than or equal to the glass transition point. A case (350) stores the battery, and a load sensor (615) is provided on the case. A clamp (340) clamps the case and the sensor.    USE - Battery unit for use in a hybrid vehicle i.e. electric car, and a plug-in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide glass remains in the composite layers, thus absorbing expansion and shrinkage of positive-side active material to prevent damage of an ion conduction path, thus improving lifetime of the unit while making the unit to be superior in formability, and enabling a user to identify state of charge of a battery assembly accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery unit.    Clamp (340)    Case (350)    Battery unit (400)    Solid-state battery (402)    Load sensor (615)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of adjacent columns, and a set of batteries arranged inside a compartment (1) housing a battery. Another compartment (2) is provided for housing a blower (54). An air intake aperture is provided in one of the compartments. An air discharge aperture (8) is provided for discharging admitted air to outside. A set of columns is housed inside a set of cavities that is formed from a set of stacked plates. The set of stacked plates comprises windows through which the set of columns passes.    USE - Device for cooling a battery of an electrically or hybrid powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of stacked plates comprises windows through which the set of columns passes, thus successfully optimizing the uniform cooling of the batteries, and optimizing reduction in acoustic nuisance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a compartment housing a blower for equipping another compartment housing batteries.    Compartments (1, 2)    Intake opening (3)    Chambers (6, 7)    Air discharge aperture (8)    Blower (54)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises: a positive electrode (4) containing lithium-iron phosphate; and a negative electrode (6) containing a lithium-titanium composite oxide and a lithium composite oxide which is different from the lithium-titanium composite oxide. The lithium composite oxide has a potential of 2.5-3 V versus lithium (Li)/Li+ at a lithium absorption/desorption and a spinel-type crystal structure.    USE - The electrolyte secondary battery is useful as power source for: electric cars and hybrid cars; and small mobile telephones and note-type personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte secondary battery exhibits an improved high balance in initial discharge capacity and improved capacity retention rate after 500 cycles than the conventional secondary battery comprising only a lithium-titanium composite oxide as the active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Cylindrical container (1)    Insulated layer (2)    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating components of state of charge (SOC) of battery based on properties of the battery. The components of the SOC of the battery are weighted based on the rate of change of battery properties related to the change of SOC. The SOC of battery is determined based on the weighted components.    USE - Method of determining state of charge (SOC) of battery such as nano-phosphate lithium ion battery of automotive drive system for vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in nickel metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The SOC of the battery can be determined effectively and easily, and the usage of the battery can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the system for determining SOC of battery.    System for determining SOC of battery (52)    Battery system (54)    SOC determination algorithm (56)    Information processing unit (58)    Voltage based SOC computation block (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a property e.g. current, of a battery, and determining a state of charge of the battery based on the measured property and a transient response e.g. diffusion voltage, of the battery. A location of a system pole of the battery is determined based on the measured property. The location of the system pole is determined based on an ordinary differential equation comprising a set of parameters. The state of charge is determined based on a look up table that comprsies a set of determined locations of the system pole.    USE - Method for determining a state of charge of a nano-phosphate lithium ion battery of an automotive drive system (claimed) of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck, or sport utility vehicle such as two-wheel drive i.e. rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive utility vehicle, and four-wheel drive utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge of the battery is determined based on the measured property and the transient response e.g. diffusion voltage, of the battery, thus allowing to determined the state of charge of the battery without using open circuit voltage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automotive drive system comprising an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a table of prime dominant poles of a battery at various states of charge.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a positive electrode grid made of lead-calcium-tin alloy and a negative electrode grid made of lead-calcium alloy or lead-calcium-tin alloy. A lead-antimony alloy made strap is welded and integrated to negative electrode lug portion corresponding to electrode grids. The carbon content of negative electrode lug portion provided with lead-tin alloy layer is 0.25-0.75% of the mass of the negative electrode active material after full charging. The content of lead tin alloy provided in negative electrode lug portion is 5-40 mass%.    USE - Open-type lead storage battery for vehicle such as idle stop vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, clean diesel vehicle, plug-in hybrid car used in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - since the negative electrode lug portion is provided with predetermined carbon content with respect to mass of negative electrode active material, the lifetime of the lead storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation showing the variation in carbon content in negative electrode active material and negative electrode lug portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode active material layer and a collector (1). The electrode active material layer has a layer (2) containing lead-having material as an electrode active material, and a layer (3) containing a porous carbonaceous material as electrode active material. The product of 100 and mass ratio of amount of porous carbonaceous material, and total amount of lead atom and porous carbonaceous material contained in electrode active material layer is 1-90%. The density of layer containing porous carbonaceous material is 0.4-0.8 g/cm3.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode is used for lead storage battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles, idling stop vehicle, wind-power electric generation and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery having the electrode has favorable initial output characteristics, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of electrode.    Collector (1)    Layer containing lead-having material (2)    Layer containing porous carbonaceous material (3)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeation preventing film (100) prevents the hydrogen ion permeation through the n and p type semiconductor layers (120,130) using an hydrogen adsorption layer made of conductive material as an applied electrode by applying the voltage and reverse voltage to the semiconductor layers and electrode. A hydrogen absorption layer is formed on the top surface of p-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Hydrogen permeation preventing film for use in hydrogen gas reservoir for fuel cell vehicle and domestic power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The embrittlement of the materials caused by the hydrogen ion diffusion into the materials is inhibited. The hydrogen permeation preventing film prevents hydrogen ion permeation through the n and p type semiconductor layers using adsorption layer by applying voltage and reverse voltage to the semiconductor layers and electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen permeation preventing film.    Hydrogen permeation preventing film (100)    N-type semiconductor layer (120)    P-type semiconductor layer (130)
NOVELTY - Electrode system (S1) for plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor comprises radio frequency (RF) electrodes (62) and counter-electrodes (64), where RF electrode have contact edge and cascading arrangement of slots, and each slot having longitudinal dimension parallel to edge, where RF electrodes are adapted to receive RF-power at position adjacent to contact edge.    USE - For fabricating photovoltaic modules for fuel cell applications, for forming solar cells which harvest energy from solar radiation and convert into usable electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides for efficient fabrication process for photovoltaic modules such as amorphous silicon solar cell, avoiding the tedious substrate heating for long period as in prior art methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma deposition system comprising deposition chamber; electrode system (S1) positioned within deposition chamber; gas supply for introducing reactive gas composition into reaction chamber; and providing RF power supply to RF electrodes in order to induce reaction of reactive gas composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of substrate carrier used in photovoltaic module process.    Substrate carrier (60)    Radio frequency (RF) electrode (62)    Counter-electrode (64)    Frame (70)    Side walls (72, 74)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a sensor element (120) made of semiconductor material which includes a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. The surface region is thermally induced and comprises a semiconductor cladding (124) made of silicon carbide. The surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity is formed on outer surface of sensor element and has a depth of 5 microns.    USE - Electrochemical sensor for detecting glucose level patient's blood, other electrochemical device (claimed) such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The analyte concentration level is measured accurately and the need for precious metals and wet processing steps are reduced so that cost of manufacturing the sensor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of sensor; and    (2) electrochemical sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of the analyte sensor.    Analyte sensor (100)    Base (110)    Sensor element (120)    Cladding (124)    Lid (150)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging lithium battery group (2) with a pulley matched with an extended sliding way (3) fixed in a vehicle case (1) for changing the battery group. The lithium battery group provides power for driving a motor for rotating wheels of a vehicle. The charging port of the battery group is directly or indirectly connected with a commercial power charging port, fast charging port, generation charging port and a solar charging port. A generator (5) and a solar board (6) are connected to the generation and solar charging ports of the battery group.    USE - Multi-source electrically operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has multiple charge supplementing devices for meeting the need of electric quantity for driving the vehicle for a long distance. The vehicle model is simply structured and implemented easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle.    Vehicle case (1)    Lithium battery group (2)    Extended sliding way (3)    Generator (5)    Solar board (6)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has frame whose front and rear ends are equipped with front fork pipe (5) and battery box (17) respectively. The front and rear sides of frame are equipped with four outer pipes (14) which are inserted into respective elevation pipes (12). The horizontal connection pipes (11) are movably connected between the top ends of two elevation pipes. Each horizontal connection pipe is equipped with sleeve (10) whose upper end is connected with solar panel (8) through hinge (31). A circuit connection device (9) of solar panel is connected with battery box.    USE - Solar electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization ratio of the tricycle can be improved, the tricycle can be used flexibly and conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the solar electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The bicycle structure has brushless direct current motor connected to wheel shafts of bicycle, and to drive mechanism to rotate the wheel shafts of bicycle for enabling tires to move forward. The drive mechanism is connected with solar board, electrical storage device and starting switch using wires. The power is supplied to direct current motor and starting switch from the electrical storage device.    USE - Solar electric bicycle structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar electric bicycle structure.
NOVELTY - The battery frame has a battery frame and a slide rail provided on a body of an electric automobile or on a battery compartment. Slide plates are arranged on two sides of the battery compartment, where the slide plates are provided with multiple pulleys i.e. bearings. The slide rail is equipped with two transverse U-shaped devices in mirror symmetry. The bearings are arranged on a slide plate on each side, respectively. The slide rail is provided with a cambered notch matched with a spacing of the slide plates, where front end of the slide rail is fitted with a lock pin limiting plate.    USE - Slide rail type battery frame for use in a storage battery of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery frame is convenient to assemble and disassemble the storage battery of the electric automobile in a quick and labor-saving manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a slide rail type battery frame.
NOVELTY - The device has a box composed of a lower shell (2) and an upper cover (3) and equipped with a lithium ion battery (1). Water (7) is filled in the lower shell to immerse the lithium ion battery. The upper cover is provided with a safety valve (4), a one-way water inlet valve (5), a sealing wire casing (6) and a locating protrusion (3-1). The upper cover is hermetically connected to the lower shell, and a power lead (1-1) of the lithium ion battery is led out from the sealing wire casing. Water is injected into the lower shell form the one-way water inlet valve.    USE - Water-cooled fire-retardant explosion-proof device for a lithium ion battery of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device has rational structure, and utilizes water cooling method to cool the lithium ion battery to ensure double explosion-proof protection with the safety valve. The device is fire-retardant, safe and reliable and widely applicable to large battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water-cooled fire-retardant explosion-proof device.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Power lead (1-1)    Lower shell (2)    Upper cover (3)    Locating protrusion (3-1)    Safety valve (4)    One-way water inlet valve (5)    Sealing wire casing (6)    Water (7)
NOVELTY - The generator has a carrying tool whose front end windward surface is formed with an inlet channel. A gear box is assembled beside the inlet channel, where an output shaft of the gear box is rotatably connected with the generator. A triangle-shaped pocket type rotary fan blade is provided in the inlet channel, where a rotating shaft of the fan blade is connected with the gear box.    USE - Mobile carrier wind power generator for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes wind resistance generated by the carrying tool to generate power and provide electric energy to the carrying tool continuously, thus ensuring enough power supply for the carrying tool while reducing wind resistance and vehicle power consumption, and hence saving energy source, and ensuring environment friendly function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car in partial section.
NOVELTY - Producing a graft polymer involves: a) irradiating a base polymer with an electron beam or a source of gamma -radiation; b) contacting a grafting solution with the base polymer, where the grafting solution contains at least one oxygen scavenger and at least one graft monomer selected from styrene and styrene derivatives; and c) graft polymerizing the mixture of the base polymer and the grafting solution obtained in step (b).    USE - For producing a radiation grafted polymer (claimed) useful as a solid polymer electrolyte in a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is easy, fast and inexpensive for producing a radiation-induced graft polymer using styrene or its derivative as graft monomer. In the method, oxygen is completely or at least virtually completely eliminated from the grafting solution; and the base polymer before the beginning of graft polymerization step and during graft polymerization step, where a purge of grafting solution and/or base polymer with an inert gas before the beginning of the graft polymerization step is required, if it all, only for a comparatively short period of time. The oxygen content in the grafting solution is quickly and efficiently decreased to virtually zero so that the purge time necessary before the beginning of the graft polymerization is significantly reduced compared with the known methods for producing graft polymers. Moreover, graft polymerization can be completed within few hours to few days, preferably within 10-36 hours, especially within 20-30 hours.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of a device for carrying out a continuous method for producing a graft polymer.
NOVELTY - An agricultural vehicle (10) comprises front (11) and rear (12) axle assemblies supported in mutually spaced relation by vehicle frame members (14, 16) supporting drive train having air compressors (17), fuel sources (18, 19), fuel cell (21) with fuel cell modules (22, 23, 24) and electric motors (26, 27). The air compressor feeding air to fuel cell, fuel source feeding fuel to fuel cell and electric motors are connected or connectable to fuel cell such that electrons generated during operation of the fuel cell cause activation of one or more motors.    USE - Agricultural vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be made light e.g. when it is required to travel on road, heavy at the front when carrying an implement on a rear hitch and heavy at the rear when e.g. a front loader is fitted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the interior of the agricultural vehicle.    Agricultural vehicle (10)    Front (11)    Rear (12)    Vehicle frame members (14, 16)    Air compressors (17)    Fuel sources (18, 19)    Fuel cell (21)    Fuel cell modules (22, 23, 24)    Electric motors (26, 27)
NOVELTY - The board (18) has a planar support segment and a functional segment, which comprises two current conducting sections not in electrical contact with one another for tapping electrical power of an energy storage unit. Slots (16) connect prismatic/flat cells (12) to the board. Contact elements electrically contact the prismatic/flat cells. The conducting sections and heat conducting sections are arranged in a common plane and on the support segment. An electrically insulating sleeve is arranged in parts of the slots.    USE - Connecting board for connecting prismatic cells/flat cells e.g. lithium ion accumulator cells and dual layer condenser cells, of an energy storage unit (claimed) i.e. battery, of a motor vehicle for storing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The slots connect the prismatic/flat cells to the connecting board, and the contact elements electrically contact the prismatic/flat cells, thus connecting the prismatic/flat cells with each other in a simple and compact manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storage unit including flat cells having electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of elements of an energy storage unit with prismatic cells/flat cells.    Energy storage unit (10)    Prismatic/flat cells (12)    Electrode plates (14a, 14b)    Slots (16)    Connecting board (18)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery mounted moving object has an exhaust port (7) that is arranged in vehicle structure. A duct (4) is connected to a jet nozzle arranged in vehicle structure. The exhaust port is connected to the duct. Another duct (15) is arranged in the exterior side of vehicle structure. An air current generation unit is allowed to generate air current in the duct when gas is ejected from secondary battery module (1-1-1-3) to other duct.    USE - Secondary battery mounted moving object such as electric vehicle and battery forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The air current generation unit generates air current in the duct when gas is ejected from secondary battery module to other duct. Hence the transfer of heat from secondary battery module to other secondary battery module can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery mounted moving object.    Secondary battery module (1-1-1-3)    Ducts (4,15)    Impellers (5,8)    Battery storage chamber (6)    Exhaust port (7)
NOVELTY - The tank (1) has a resin liner (20) and a carbon fiber reinforced plastic layer (21), where a hollow portion is formed within a thickness of the liner along an axial direction of the tank. A discharge port is formed in the vicinity of a cap (11), where one end of the hollow portion is communicated with the discharge port. The discharge port is formed at two axial ends of the gas tank, and a boss (18) is formed in the vicinity of the cap. An end of the hollow portion is communicated with the boss, where the gas tank is filled with gas that includes hydrogen gas.    USE - High-pressure gas tank for storing or supplying gas i.e. hydrogen gas (claimed), for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the gas tank is not degraded by the formation of a gas-venting flow passage. The hollow portion can be formed continuously along the entire length of the resin liner, thus realizing an efficient catch and discharge of hydrogen gas that has permeated through the resin liner, at many locations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a liner for a gas tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a high-pressure tank.    High-pressure gas tank (1)    Cap (11)    Boss (18)    Resin liner (20)    Carbon fiber reinforced plastic layer (21)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a membrane film (8) made of metal such as phosphorus, boron or carbon that is formed on one side of a collector (2a). A conductive layer (9) is formed on the membrane layer. A polarizable electrode layer (2b) is provided on the conductive layer.    USE - Capacitor for supplying power in vehicle such as hybrid car, fuel-cell vehicle, and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor can suppress the reaction between an electrolyte and the collector in case of long-term use. The initial contact resistance on the surface of the collector can be reduced. Thus the performance of the capacitor can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode of the capacitor.    Positive electrode (2)    Collector (2a)    Electrode layer (2b)    Membrane film (8)    Conductive layer (9)
NOVELTY - A bipolar electrode comprises a collector (11); a positive electrode active material layer (12) formed on one side of the collector; and a negative electrode active material layer (13) formed on the other side of the collector. The collector has at least two polymeric material layers (34) laminated in a thickness direction of the collector. The collector has a conductive paste layer between the polymeric material layers.    USE - A bipolar electrode for a bipolar secondary battery used in a battery assembly. The bipolar secondary battery and the battery assembly are used as a power source for a vehicle. (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar electrode prevents battery performance deterioration from being affected by a minute crack or cracks (A) in the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a battery assembly, comprising electrically connected bipolar secondary batteries;    (2) a vehicle, comprising either a bipolar secondary battery or the battery assembly as a power source; and    (3) a method of producing the bipolar electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing a state of the collector of the bipolar electrode secondary battery during pressing.    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Polymeric material layers (34)    Cracks (A)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery mounted mobile unit has vehicle body having exhaust ports (4,12). A duct (3) arranged in vehicle body, is connected to exhaust port (4) and jet nozzles (2-1-2-3) of respective secondary battery modules (1-1-1-3), when secondary battery modules with respective jet nozzles for ejecting waste gas are mounted. A detoxification unit is configured to detoxify the waste gas in the duct. The detoxified gas is exhausted outside through the exhaust port (4).    USE - Secondary battery mounted mobile unit such as electric vehicle, car, and battery forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the mobile unit can be enhanced to a higher level in the emergency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste gas processing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery mounted mobile unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery modules (1-1-1-3)    Jet nozzles (2-1-2-3)    Duct (3)    Exhaust ports (4,12)    Fans (8,11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a box-shaped module case (11) which is provided with an upper opening. A power substrate (20) arranged at the bottom portion within the module case converts the direct current (DC) power supplied from a power supply into alternating current (AC) electric power and supplies converted current to an electric motor. A control substrate (30) covers the opening and controls application of electric power to the motor. A smoothing capacitor (22) which is arranged between the substrates is fixed to the module case and covered by a resin mold layer (12).    USE - Inverter apparatus for controlling electric motor in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power substrate is arranged at the bottom portion of the box-shaped module case and the control substrate covers the opening of the box-shaped module case, the size of the inverter apparatus can be reduced. Since the smoothing capacitor is fixed to the module case and covered by a resin mold layer, the durability of the inverter apparatus is increased with respect to vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the inverter apparatus.    Inverter apparatus (10)    BOX-shaped module case (11)    Resin mold layer (12)    Power substrate (20)    Smoothing capacitor (22)    Control substrate (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a supply circuit for supplying fuel to a heat engine i.e. internal combustion engine (1), and an electrical system e.g. inverter (3). The supply circuit includes a branch (8) traversed by a cooler exchanger of the electrical system, where the fuel is used as coolant in the exchanger. The supply circuit includes a three way valve (9) assuring distribution of flow of the fuel between the branch and the circuit. The branch assures return of the fuel towards a fuel tank (4) of the supply circuit.    USE - Vehicle i.e. diesel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is used as coolant in the cooler exchanger of the electrical system, thus assuring rapid cooling of the electrical system before removing the electrical system from the engine of the vehicle. The valve closes the branch to stop circulation of the fuel in the branch carrying the exchanger when cooling of the system is not required, thus limiting loss of associated loads in the supply circuit, and limiting power consumption by a pump used for circulation of the fuel. The arrangement of the vehicle simplifies pipe installation, increases robustness of the electrical system, and limits cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a cooling device in a vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Inverter (3)    Fuel tank (4)    Branch (8)    Three way valve (9)
NOVELTY - Carrier comprises at least one metal or metal oxide in group III to V main group of the periodic table of elements.    USE - The carrier is useful for a catalytic substance, preferably in conjunction with electrodes in electrical energy-producing fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier produces electrical energy-producing fuel cells having a high oxygen reduction activity, and high stabilized conductivity. The carrier in combination with the actual catalytic material provides an improved oxygen reduction activity and reduces the need of precious metals, hence it is cost-effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principle construction of an electrode of the catalytic substance (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple functional cells (3) i.e. energy storage cells such as electrical-lithium-ion batteries, a heat transfer medium (5), and a housing (2) surrounding the functional cells and the heat transfer medium. The housing accommodates a heat sink (1) whose heat transfer surface (1a) is arranged at a distance from the heat transfer medium in an aggregation condition. The heat transfer medium moves into another aggregation condition at operating temperature of the functional cells to independently interact with the heat transfer surface.    USE - Energy converting assembly for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer medium moves from one aggregation condition into another aggregation condition at the operating temperature of the functional cells to independently interact with the heat transfer surface, so as to control temperature of the functional cells in a simple and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy converting assembly.    Heat sink (1)    Heat transfer surface (1a)    Housing (2)    Functional cells (3)    Heat transfer medium (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves raising and/or swiveling a loading platform (17) by two linear drives (20, 21) with an electrical motor. The electrical motor is operated as a generator during lowering and/or swiveling of the loading platform. The electrical energy produced by the electrical motor operated as generator is supplied to an electrical energy storage. The supply of electrical energy to the energy storage is regulated by a control unit. An additional brake attached to the linear drives and/or the electric motor is actuated by the control unit, if required.    USE - Method for operating a lift loading platform that is utilized for loading and unloading heavy goods to/from a vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The method operates the electrical motor as a generator during lowering and/or swiveling of the loading platform, so that the potential energy of the loading platform and all goods and persons present at the platform can be partially recovered while reducing the energy consumption of the lift loading platform. The method supplies the electrical energy produced by the electrical motor operated as generator to the electrical energy storage, so that the recovered electricity can be buffered in order to use for other purposes such as renewed lifting of the loading platform, thus extending the operation time of the lift loading platform without intermediate loading of the energy storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lift loading platform comprising two linear drives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a lift loading platform at a vehicle.    Lorry (10)    Rear side of lorry (12)    Vehicle frame (15)    Loading platform (17)    Linear drives (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cell stack (1) including a set of cell modules that are electrically connected in series with each other. A blowing member (30) supplies cooling air to the cell stack via a blow-out port. The blowing member includes a casing comprising suction ports (38, 39). A flow channel (35) is defined within the casing. A control circuit unit (24), relay units (63, 68) and a service plug (67) are provided in a space defined between the casing and a plane. The plane extends between end portions (50a, 50b) of a side face (50) of the cell stack along the width axis.    USE - On-board battery assembly for use as a drive power source of a drive motor of a vehicle i.e. electrical hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The components of the on-board battery assembly are integratedly arranged, such that the on-board battery assembly can be easily attached in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an on-board battery assembly.    Width axis (X)    Cell stack (1)    Control circuit unit (24)    Blowing member (30)    Flow channel (35)    Suction ports (38, 39)    Side face (50)    End portions (50a, 50b)    Relay units (63, 68)    Service plug (67)
NOVELTY - An oxide dispersion-hardened-type alloyed steel contains (in weight%) chromium (13-23), aluminum (3.5-5), yttrium (0.18-0.38), carbon (0.02-0.05), oxygen (0.15-0.25), hafnium (0.2-0.7), zirconium (0.4-1) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Oxide dispersion-hardened-type alloyed steel is used for fuel clad pipe of nuclear power system e.g. supercritical-pressure water-cooling fast reactor and lead bismuth-cooling fast reactor, thermal power system, muffler of motor vehicle, partition material of fuel cell and piping material for blanket of nuclear fusion reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide dispersion-hardened-type alloyed steel has high strength even at high temperature and corrosion resistance with respect to lead bismuth and supercritical-pressure water.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing separator (40) between positive and negative electrodes (20,30) of battery. The pressure of gas existing between positive and negative electrodes, is set to the value corresponding to the vicinity of minimum value of breakdown voltage in the paschen curve of gas.    USE - Measuring method of partial discharge of separator between positive and negative electrodes of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) and nickel-hydrogen battery of vehicle and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable detection property of partial discharge in the electrode structure can be attained by setting pressure of gas between electrodes to value corresponding to vicinity of minimum value of breakdown voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for partial discharge measuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the partial discharge measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode structure (10)    Positive electrode (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Separator (40)    Partial discharge measuring apparatus (1000)
NOVELTY - The sensor has multiple electrode pins (4a) electrically connected with a detecting element (6) and ends of a heater coil (6a). A cover is adhered to a disk-shaped mount base (2) of the electrode pins. An external connection terminal (10) consists of a material soldered to a portion that is protruded in a surface side of the mount base. A cap (3) is adhered to a surface of the mount base and protruded from an opening (1b) of a base support (1). A slot is formed in the mount base, where insertion fixing of a heat shield board (9) is carried out in the slot.    USE - Gas sensor such as contact burning gas sensor and semiconductor type gas sensor, for detecting leakage of combustible gas such as hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide gas, which is emitted from a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for detecting leakage of methane gas and poisonous gas.    ADVANTAGE - The material of the external connection terminal is soldered to the portion that is protruded in a surface side of the mount base, such that soldering of the electrode pins to an external board can be performed in a simple and reliable manner, thus performing wiring and mounting work in a simple manner, and hence increasing freedom degree at the time of mounting, and simplifying structure at the side of the board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material of the external connection terminal is selected from a group consisting of nickel alloy, copper alloy, or nickel-copper alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a gas sensor.    Base support (1)    Opening (1b)    Disk-shaped mount base (2)    Cap (3)    Electrode pins (4a)    Detecting element (6)    Heater coil (6a)    Heat shield board (9)    External connection terminal (10)
NOVELTY - The fault detection device has a full charging capacity detection unit (510) that detects the full charging capacity of a battery (100). An internal resistance detecting unit (520) detects the internal resistance of the battery. A battery deterioration determination unit (530) determines the battery deterioration when the full charging capacity of battery is reduced or internal resistance of battery is increased.    USE - Fault detection device for battery e.g. lithium ion battery (both claimed) used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of battery can be detected easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fault detection method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle provided with electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (100)    Electronic control unit (400)    Full charging capacity detection unit (510)    Internal resistance detecting unit (520)    Battery deterioration determination unit (530)
NOVELTY - The lamination-type battery (1) has a cladding material with a flexible film that is arranged at both sides of a unit cell (11). A fixed location formation element (15,16) is fixed to battery elements. A heat welding unit (141) is allowed to heat weld the peripheral portion of cladding material so that the portion of fixed location formation element is set between the cladding materials.    USE - Lamination-type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and polymer secondary battery for use as backup power supply in power station and house. Can also be used in motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, electric train and cart.    ADVANTAGE - The heat welding unit is allowed to heat weld the peripheral portion of cladding material so that the portion of fixed location formation element is set between the cladding materials. Hence the positioning of the battery can be performed easily. The operability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lamination-type battery.    Lamination-type battery (1)    Unit cell (11)    Exterior structure (14)    Fixed location formation element (15,16)    Heat welding unit (141)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an outer cover material structure comprising the laminated films (110,120) so as to cover an electrical storage element (100) such as battery element. The bending portion (114) formed in the edge of the laminated film (110) is folded to cover a notch (124) formed penetrating the laminated film (120). The inner surface layer (111) and the external layer (123) of the laminated films (110,120), respectively are heat-welded at the bending portion through the notch so as to seal the electrical storage element.    USE - Lamination type electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery, lithium secondary battery and polymer secondary battery used as backup power supply in power station or house. Can also be used as electrical double layer capacitor and other batteries used as motive power source in vehicle such as electric train, motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle and cart.    ADVANTAGE - The inner surface and external layers of laminated films are heat-welded reliably without using the adhesive agent or tape so that the shape of the outer cover material structure is stabilized and the deterioration of the outer cover material structure is prevented reliably. Thus, the durability of electrical storage device is improved, installation complexity of the lamination type electrical storage device is simplified, and the size of the lamination type electrical storage device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front view, sectional view and perspective view of the lamination type electrical storage device.    Lamination type electrical storage device (1)    Electrical storage element (100)    Laminated films (110,120)    Inner surface layer (111)    Bending portion (114)    External layer (123)    Notch (124)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has the electrodes (111,141) electrically connected to laminated fuel cells (10a), that are mounted on the printed circuit boards (110,140), respectively. The electrodes are electrically connected to a resistor (131) mounted on another printed circuit board (130) through the connectors. The electrical potential difference between the end points of the resistor is detected by a voltage sensor (102) so as to detect the electric current supplied to the fuel cells.    USE - Current measurement apparatus for fuel cell system of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical potential difference is calculated between the end points of the resistor, the influence of the electrical resistance while measuring the electric current supplied to the fuel cells is suppressed. Thus, the electric current measurement efficiency of the current measurement apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of current measurement unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated fuel cell (10a)    Current measurement apparatus (100)    Voltage sensor (102)    Printed circuit boards (110,130,140)    Electrodes (111,141)    Resistor (131)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode, negative electrode, and separator provided between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode has active material containing amorphous carbon material. The separator has multilayered film on which heat-resistant porous layer and porous film are laminated.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, automotive field and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high discharge capacitance, heat resistance and charging/discharging cycle characteristics even at low temperature.
NOVELTY - An electrode mixture contains amorphous carbon material, electroconductive agent, binder and solvent, and has viscosity of 2000-10000 mPa.second.    USE - Mixture is used for electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric power storage system and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the electrode mixture has high capacitance and charging-discharging characteristics even at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode active material consists of carbon material whose ratio of maximum intensity to half value width of less than 0.01 nm is in range of 0.33-0.345 nm. A powder X-ray diffraction pattern of carbon material is obtained by measuring constant current test of carbon material such that the maximum intensity of diffraction pattern is in range of 0.345-0.5 nm. The time change of voltage obtained when performing constant current test of carbon material is in range of 0.05-0.5 V, while setting the ratio of maximum to minimum value of voltage to be 1.2 or more.    USE - Active material of electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile phone, notebook type personal computer (PC) and automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material improves capacitance maintenance factor and low temperature characteristics when repeating operation of charging/discharging of battery in high electric current rate. Thus, charge/discharge capacitance of secondary battery is increased and heat resistance of secondary battery is improved effectively by setting ratio of time change of voltage in predetermined range when performing constant current test of carbon material.
NOVELTY - A control unit (40) detects quantity of hydrogen in fuel cell stack (1). An extractor (4) extracts output from stack. The limiting value of removable output is computed as output limiting value based on detected hydrogen quantity. The limiting value of removable output is calculated as another value based detected temperature of stack. The extractor, radiator (30), fan (31) and valve (33) are controlled based on another limiting value. The temperature of stack is controlled based on smaller value of limiting values so as to correspond value with another value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of fuel cell stack is controlled based on smaller value of limiting values so as to correspond value with another value, function of one output limiting is suppressed and the output limiting can be relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell stack (1)    Extractor (4)    Radiator (30)    Fan (31)    Valve (33)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery (10) has battery case (20) that is accommodated with non-aqueous electrolyte, and a winding electrode (30) that is formed by winding sheet-like positive electrode (40) and negative electrode (50) with porous sheet-like separator (60). The liquid maintain property of non-aqueous electrolyte is increased gradually from one end (32) towards other end (34) of winding electrode along winding axial direction (31) of winding electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric motor mounted in vehicle such as car (from drawing), fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - By improving the liquid maintain property of the winding electrode, the productivity of the battery with high battery characteristics can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Lithium ion battery (10)    Battery case (20)    Winding electrode (30)    Winding axial direction (31)    Ends of winding electrode (32,34)    Sheet-like positive electrode (40)    Negative electrode (50)    Porous sheet-like separator (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a coolant control valve that controls the flow volume of coolant flowing through the fuel cell. The current and voltage sensors detect the output of the fuel cell and a temperature sensor detects the temperature of the fuel cell. An electronic control unit limits the flow volume of coolant based on the detected output and temperature of the fuel cell. The electronic control unit calculates change in temperature value of the fuel cell so as to change the output threshold value and the temperature threshold value of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rise in the temperature of the fuel cell can be prevented reliably by changing the threshold-value according to the temperature amount even when the fuel cell is placed in high temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the control map for determining opening degree of coolant control valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a container to accommodate a reaction apparatus main section, and a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the reaction apparatus main section. A movement apparatus moves a radiation reflector to the exterior of the container, to a position in which the radiation reflector overlaps with a radiation transmission region provided in the container to radiate the heat of the apparatus main section. The overlapping area of the radiation reflector and the radiation transmission region is changed according to the temperature detected by sensor.    USE - Reaction apparatus of fuel cell apparatus mounted in electronic device (claimed) such as notebook type personal computer. Can also be used in personal digital assistant, electronic notebook, digital camera, mobile telephone, wristwatch, game machine device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of the radiation discharged from the reaction apparatus main section is changed according to the condition at the time of operation of the fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The temperature control units (4) adjust the temperature of a battery. An impedance calculation unit calculates the internal impedance of the battery when the battery is charged or discharged with the alternating current of preset frequency in the state in which the temperature of the battery is adjusted within a preset range. A judging unit determines the deterioration state of the battery based on the calculated internal impedance.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery and lead battery used as energy source for engine ignition device of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the battery is determined simply and easily with high precision based on the calculated internal impedance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Outer casings (3)    Temperature control units (4)    P type semiconductors (5)    N type semiconductors (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electrolytic membrane (410) with ionic conductivity. An anode catalyst layer (430) and a cathode catalyst layer (420) stacked on the electrolytic membrane support a catalyst. Several annular ring conductors (550) with smooth curves are formed in the catalyst layers. The conductors are circular and possess electroconductivity. The conductors comprise gold and carbon and have a thickness below one-third of the thickness of the catalyst layer. The outer diameter of the conductors is 50-100 micrometer.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell of electric power generation system for vehicle. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electroconductive conductors with smooth curves are formed in the anode and the cathode catalyst layers, the electroconductivity of the catalyst layer along the electrode plane inward direction is improved. Thickening of the catalyst layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the anode catalyst layer.    Electrolytic membrane (410)    Cathode catalyst layer (420)    Anode catalyst layer (430)    Annular ring conductors (550)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a coating portion (8) on the surface of a metal foil (4). The solvent in electrode material (5) of metal foil is dried. The electrode material is pressed along the direction at which the boundaries of coating portion and uncoated portion (9) are intersected, using a press roller (19).    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for lithium ion battery used in electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material is pressed along the direction at which the boundaries of coating portion and uncoated portion are intersected. Hence the elongation of the metal foil can be suppressed. The distortion of metal foil can be suppressed. The productivity of the electrode can be improved. The product quality can be maintained favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the electrode.    Metal foil (4)    Electrode material (5)    Coating portion (8)    Uncoated portion (9)    Press roller (19)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode protective agent contains negative electrode active material containing silicon or tin, and substance which occludes and discharges lithium ion with an electric potential nobler than an electric potential by alloying with lithium.    USE - Protective agent is used for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery used as driving power supply for vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, motorbike, passenger car, truck, bus, light car and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode protective agent provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics and durability. The generation of expansion shrinkage of active material during charging/discharging is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery;    (3) assembled battery; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode collector (14)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Negative electrode active material layer main component (15a)    Negative electrode protective agent layer (15b)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (10) has electroconductive support (1), non-precious metal oxide catalyst (2) supported by electroconductive support and protective layer (3) which protects non-precious metal oxide catalyst.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent stability. The electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly including electrode catalyst is compact and has excellent electric power generation performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves supporting non-precious metal oxide catalyst on electroconductive support and adding porous inorganic material; and    (2) electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly, which has polymer electrolyte membrane, cathode catalyst layer provided on one side of polymer electrolyte membrane and anode catalyst layer provided on another side of polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode catalyst layer and/or anode catalyst layer contains electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrode catalyst.    Electroconductive support (1)    Non-precious metal oxide catalyst (2)    Protective layer (3)    Electrode catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generating unit (8) supplies the electric power to an electric appliance such that the information regarding the amount of electric power supplied to electric appliance is stored in power demand data storage unit (2). The use condition of the electric appliance is estimated based on comparing the stored power demand data and the reference power consumption information preset stored in electric appliance storage unit (4). The operation of the fuel cell power generating unit is controlled with respect to the estimated use condition information.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power supply for domestic electric appliance such as hair dryer. Can also be used in microwave oven and toaster.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the fuel cell power generating unit can be controlled reliably with respect to the estimated use condition information so that the flow of excess current to the electric appliance can be prevented. Thus, the operational use of the cell power generating unit is maintained reliably so that the durability of the fuel cell of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power measurement unit (1)    Power Demand data storage unit (2)    Electric appliance use judging unit (3)    Electric appliance storage unit (4)    Fuel cell power generating unit (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit (107) which controls electric power generation output, start or stop of fuel cell (103). A setting unit (106) performs output setting based on electric power generation output, fuel cell start or stop, and estimates heat required for fuel cell for every preset period using heat estimated by using measurement unit. The output heat is determined by making heat estimation integration value computed based on estimated heat amount, as target heat storage amount.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-saving property can be improved by performing appropriate heat storage by considering quantity of peak of required heat and time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (103)    Setting unit (106)    Control unit (107)    Storage tank (109)    Hot water supply load (110)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the waste gas discharged from the cathode of fuel cell. A detection unit detects the deterioration quantity of carbon in the cathode of fuel cell based on the pattern of electric potential variation of cathode. A carbon dioxide removal unit is arranged in the humidifying water channel through which water for oxidant gas humidification is passed, for removing the carbon dioxide contained in water flowing through the humidifying water channel in the period of detection of amount of carbon dioxide in waste gas discharged from cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration quantity of carbon can be detected with high precision, so that the minimum voltage and upper-limit voltage of fuel cell can be set exactly. The device for measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in the cathode waste gas can be calibrated with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the humidification module of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    CPU (50)    Humidification module (300)    Water tank (302)    Injector (314)    Mixer (316)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has accumulation current supply time measurement unit that measures current supply time to control unit of fuel cell. The drive of fuel cell is continued if the fuel cell exists in operating state, and the operation of fuel cell is not restarted once the fuel cell is stopped, when the measured current supply time reaches preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for household electric appliance. Can also be used in factory equipment and business application.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of household electric appliance can be reduced. The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved reliably. The power consumption of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for program including instructions for operating 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 (100)    Control unit (101)    Accumulation current supply time measurement unit (104)    Alerting signal output unit (105)    Display unit (107)
NOVELTY - A separator is formed by filling aluminum oxide and microfibril-forming cellulose between fiber matrices. The diameter of dispersion aggregation of aluminum oxide is less than 1 mu m.    USE - Separator is used for electrochemical element. Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, portable music player and notebook personal computer, electric bicycle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent heat resistance and handleability. The electrochemical element having the separator has reduced pore diameter, excellent heat resistance, low internal resistance and improved productivity.
NOVELTY - A nanoink precursor is indium-metal hydroxide monohydrate (I) including copper, gallium, iron, aluminum and/or zinc.    USE - Precursor is used for nanoink for thin film (both claimed) for solar cell, image sensor, semiconductor device and fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The precise thin film having high conversion efficiency is formed economically using the nanoink comprising the precursor, by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanoink precursor is indium-metal hydroxide monohydrate of formula: Ax(In1-yB'y)(OH)mnH2O (I), where A is copper and/or zinc, B' is gallium, iron, aluminum and/or zinc, x is 0.5 to 1.5, y is 0.1 to 0.9, and m and n are arbitrary numbers. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanoink, which contains the nanoink precursor and acrylic resin including 2 or more 3-18C liquid organic compounds containing hydroxyl group; and    (2) thin film.
NOVELTY - A nanoink precursor is indium-metal hydroxide monohydrate (I) including copper, gallium, iron, aluminum and/or zinc, and has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 40-200 m2/g after heat-processing at 150-600 degrees C.    USE - Precursor is used for nanoink for thin film (both claimed) for solar cell, image sensor, semiconductor device and fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The precise thin film having high conversion efficiency is formed economically using the nanoink comprising the precursor, by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanoink precursor is indium-metal hydroxide monohydrate of formula: Ax(In1-yB'y)(OH)mnH2O (I), where A is copper and/or zinc, B' is gallium, iron, aluminum and/or zinc, x is 0.5 to 1.5, y is 0.1 to 0.9, and m and n are arbitrary numbers. The nanoink precursor has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 40-200 m2/g after heat-processing at 150-600 degrees C. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanoink, which contains the nanoink precursor and acrylic resin including 2 or more 3-18C liquid organic compounds containing hydroxyl group; and    (2) thin film.
NOVELTY - An electrode sheet (3) is obtained by coating a liquid containing active material and organic solvent on a surface of aluminum foil having electroconductive adhesive layer containing alkali-metal silicate and/or alkaline-earth metal silicate, and drying. The active material is obtained by mixing carbon black (2-10 parts weight) and pitch (100 parts weight).    USE - Electrode sheet is used for electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor (both claimed) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode sheet has improved durability. The generation of solid component aggregation in the coating liquid of electrode sheet is suppressed. The polarizing electrode including the sheet has excellent adhesiveness with respect to collector. The capacitor formed using the electrode sheet has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical double layer capacitor; and    (2) lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view of application portion of coating liquid in the electrode sheet.    Lead portion (1)    Metal foil (2)    Electrode sheet (3)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell component has intermediate layer provided on a surface of metallic substrate (31) and surface-treated layer (33) provided on the surface of intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has layer containing filler (32). The filler has water repellence (41) more than that of metallic substrate. The surface-treated layer has electroconductivity more than that of intermediate layer and corrosion resistance more than that of metallic substrate.    USE - Component e.g. separator is used for fuel cell for motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component has excellent electroconductivity, water repellence and corrosion resistance, favorable electrical resistance, and effectively suppresses the ion dissolubility with respect to defects such as pinhole. The fuel cell formed using the component has excellent electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of structure of component.    Metallic substrate (31)    Layer containing filler (32)    Surface-treated layer (33)    Filler having water-repellent property (41)    Pinhole (42)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (5) that controls ON and OFF state of switches (S1-S3) of a power divider (2), so that voltage output from a generator (1) is made into pulse form. An inductor capacitor (LC) circuit (6) is connected with the vehicle-mounted load (10), for receiving pulse form voltage from the generator and supplying received voltage to the load. A lead storage battery (3) is connected to the generator, through the LC circuit.    USE - Electric power system for supplying power to electric load mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power loss of the power system can be reduced and transmission of power to the load can be performed efficiently by using a simple arrangement. The manufacturing cost of the electric power system can be reduced, since the need for changing load corresponding to high voltage can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (1)    Power divider (2)    Lead storage battery (3)    Control unit (5)    LC circuit (6)    Vehicle-mounted load (10)    Switches (S1-S3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an integrated controller (56) that determines value of primary voltage and secondary voltage generated in the battery and fuel cell. A DC-DC converter (36) arranged between the battery and fuel cell is controlled by feedback and feedforward control process, based on the value of primary voltage and secondary voltage inputted into a control unit (54) through voltage input lines (61,63).    USE - DC-DC converter apparatus used in hybrid DC power supply system for electric vehicle (both claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control precision of the primary voltage and secondary voltage can be improved, by controlling the DC-DC converter reliably using a simple technique, so that fuel consumption of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the converter control unit and integrated controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-DC converter (36)    Control unit (54)    Integrated controller (56)    Voltage input lines (61,63)    CPU (142)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1A) has a catalyst layer (12) and gas diffusion layer (13) laminated sequentially on an electrolytic membrane (11). A resin film (40) is provided, so that the catalyst layer is surrounded between electrolytic membrane, and hydrophilic process is carried out to the surface area between the resin film and catalyst layer among surfaces of gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved reliability and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic cross-sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1A)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)    Resin film (40)
NOVELTY - A lithium salt, metallic compound, phosphate, indium oxide powder and olivine type lithium phosphate are mixed in preset ratio to obtain mixed raw material powder of preset composition. The obtained mixture is heated at 700-1000 degrees C to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for secondary battery (both claimed) for mobile telephones, notebook computers, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides secondary batteries with improved safety and capacitance. The electrode active material has excellent crystallinity, low sinterability and particle aggregation, and is manufactured with improved productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium salt, metallic compound, phosphate, indium oxide powder and olivine type lithium phosphate are mixed in preset ratio to obtain mixed raw material powder having composition of formula: LixM1-yInyPO4. The obtained mixture is heated at 700-1000 degrees C to obtain positive electrode active material.    M=manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper and/or zinc;    x=0.95-1.05;and    y=0.05-0.10.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary perspective view of coin battery used for evaluating initial stage capacitance.    Lithium metal negative electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Gasket (4)    Negative electrode can (5)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element (11) has a heating resistor (16) with negative temperature coefficient. The heating resistor generates heat when an electric current flow, so as to raise the temperature of the electric storage element.    USE - Temperature rising structure of electrical storage element e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery used in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of electric power generation element can be carried out rapidly, and power consumption at the time of carrying out the temperature rise of the electrical storage element is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of the electrical storage element.    Electrical storage element (11)    Positive electrode terminal (11a)    Negative electrode terminal (11b)    Electric power generation element (111)    Element case (112)
NOVELTY - The system has pressure sensor for detecting pressure of coolant in the circular flow path. A temperature detector (11) detects the temperature of the coolant flowing into the fuel cell. A control unit (10) estimates the flow volume of the coolant in the flow path based on the pressure, and temperature of the coolant.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since viscosity of coolant is changed according to the temperature, pressure loss value is changed so that flow volume of coolant is estimated with sufficient precision without performing direct measurement of flow volume of coolant. Damage of fuel cell stack is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Compressor (4)    Control unit (10)    Temperature detector (11)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) which controls drive of the fan, has a detector for detecting the drive of the fan. A controller stops drive control when the drive of the fan is not detected. A redrive controller starts drive of the fan again in the state in which fan drive is not detected and an abnormality detector judges abnormality of the fan when fan drive is not detected after two or more attempts to start fan drive by the redrive controller.    USE - Abnormality determination apparatus of cooling fan for cooling lead storage battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium cell, etc., used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in determining abnormality of cooling fan in electrical vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since abnormality of the fan is judged only when the drive of the fan is not detected after two or more attempts to start the drive of the fan, abnormality of fan can be determined with a sufficient precision. Hence excessive supply of electric current to the fan during abnormal condition is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating the drive state of cooling fan in hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A RAM stores the data about nitrogen gas density detected by a nitrogen gas sensor (66) installed in the circulation path (P4) through which fuel gas which is not used for electric power generation is supplied to fuel cell stack (6). A CPU purges the impurity gas by opening the exhaust valve (7) arranged in the circulation path, when the stored nitrogen gas density data is more than a specific value.    USE - Control apparatus for controlling propulsion motor of vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge amount of impurity gas existing in the circulation path to the exterior of vehicle can be increased, while decreasing the discharge amount of the fuel gas existing in the circulation path to the exterior of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the vehicle installed with the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (6)    Exhaust valve (7)    Control apparatus (9)    Circulation pump (65)    Nitrogen gas sensor (66)    Circulation path (P4)
NOVELTY - An elongate metal foil (2) coated with electrode material (6) containing solvent, has preset regions (S) that are uncovered by electrode material. An induction coil (26) heats the metal foil to evaporate the solvent contained in the electrode material. A positioning element (41) positions heat-retaining material (40) e.g. water in the preset regions of metal foil that are uncovered by electrode material, so as to maintain the heat produced by the induction coil.    USE - Apparatus for drying electrode material coated on positive and negative electrodes of battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material coated on the metal foil can be dried efficiently, and temperature rise in the preset regions of metal foil uncovered by electrode material, due to heat produced by the induction coil, can be suppressed. The quality of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for drying electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the electrode material drying apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal foil (2)    Electrode material (6)    Induction coil (26)    Heat-retaining material (40)    Positioning element (41)    Electrode material uncovered region of metal foil (S)
NOVELTY - An electrode has collector containing resin layer (2) having electroconductivity, and active material layer containing active material. The resin layer contains portion of active material.    USE - Electrode is used for battery e.g. bipolar battery for vehicle, and assembled battery for motor driving power supply (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has reduced contact resistance between resin layer and active material layer. The battery formed using electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode;    (2) battery; and    (3) assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of electrode.    Bipolar type electrode (1)    Resin layer (2)    Positive electrode active material layer (3)    Negative electrode active material layer (4)    Positive electrode active material (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has cells (2) that have primary lamination portions (61,71) of respective positive and negative electrode terminals (6,7) in upper surface. The secondary column shaped lamination portions (62,72) are provided on primary portions. A tertiary lamination portion (73) is provided on secondary lamination portion of negative terminal. A connection bar (3) is provided with circular shaped holes (K1) for fitting secondary portion of positive electrode terminal and tertiary portion to electrically connect the positive or negative terminals of adjacent cell.    USE - Battery for supplying power to electric/electronic device mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection bar has circular shaped holes for fitting secondary lamination portion of positive electrode terminal and tertiary lamination portion, the generation of position shift between the adjacent cells is absorbed. The fatigue breaking of battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery.    Cell (2)    Connection bar (3)    Positive electrode terminal (6)    Negative electrode terminal (7)    Primary lamination portions (61,71)    Secondary column shaped lamination portions (62,72)    Tertiary lamination portion (73)    Hole (K1)
NOVELTY - A controlling-valve type lead storage battery has a separator interposed between positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate and positive-and-negative-electrodes board. The separator is maintained in full-charge state holding electrolyte solution with specific gravity of 1.25-1.5. The positive electrode plate has positive electrode substrate on which tin-dioxide layer (32) is formed. The negative electrode plate has negative electrode substrate (3) including negative electrode active material (7A) and high specific-surface-area carbon (7B).    USE - Controlling-valve type lead storage battery is used for hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The controlling-valve type lead storage battery has excellent durability. The reduction in electric potential of positive electrode substrate is prevented during high discharge. The crystallization of lead sulfate in negative electrode plate at incomplete charge state is suppressed by providing high specific-surface-area carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controlling-valve type lead storage battery has a separator interposed between positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate and positive-and-negative-electrodes board. The separator is maintained in full-charge state holding electrolyte solution with specific gravity of 1.25-1.5. The positive electrode plate has positive electrode substrate on which tin-dioxide layer is formed, and positive electrode active material provided in the surface of tin-dioxide layer. The negative electrode plate has a negative electrode substrate including negative electrode active material and high specific-surface-area carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode plate of controlling-valve type lead storage battery.    Negative electrode substrate (3)    Negative electrode active material (7A)    High specific-surface-area carbon (7B)    Resin film (30)    Tin-oxide layer (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an insulation board comprising heater wire arranged between adjacent cells (20) along predetermined direction. The heater wire generates heat for rising temperature of cell, when electricity is supplied.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery module mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heater element is arranged between adjacent cells, the heat generated in the heater can be efficiently transmitted to the cells. The insulation between the cells is ensured by providing insulation board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cell (20)    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    Heater (30)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has dryer unit (30) which evaporates solvent contained in slurry (64) used for preparing electrode, and circulation unit (27) which circulates the solvent towards exhaust port (35) of dryer unit. A solvent recovering unit (22) connected to dryer unit recovers the solvent circulated to exhaust port of dryer unit.    USE - System for recovering solvent such as N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) evaporating during preparation of electrode for lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solvent evaporating during preparation of electrode can be recovered reliably, and discharge of solvent towards external environment can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solvent recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solvent recovering system.    Solvent recovering system (10)    Solvent recovering unit (22)    Circulation unit (27)    Dryer unit (30)    Exhaust port (35)    Slurry (64)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a timer that performs measurement start of elapsed time at the time of main power-OFF of vehicle. A control unit resets measuring time of timer when the engine operation time exceeds the reference time and detects opening/closing operation of vehicle door. The control unit extinguishes illuminating device automatically when the measuring time of the timer exceeds the predetermined time.    USE - Illumination control apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the illuminating device is extinguished automatically when measuring time of timer exceeds predetermined time, the protection of vehicle mounted battery and facilities can be realized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of illumination control using control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting voltage having value equivalent to minimum value of voltage of lead storage battery (1) required to rotate a starter motor (2) normally at the time of start-up of an engine (3), as minimum start-up determination voltage. The start-up operation of engine is detected, when the battery voltage before fall during fluctuation of voltage is more than minimum start-up determination voltage. The deterioration state of the lead storage battery is determined based on the battery voltage at the time of start-up of engine.    USE - Method for determining deterioration of lead storage battery used in motor vehicle e.g. car and hybrid vehicle for supplying electric power to ignition device, starter motor, light, headlamp, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the start-up operation of the engine is detected when the battery voltage before fall during fluctuation of voltage is more than minimum start-up determination voltage, the possibility of accidental determination of deterioration of lead storage battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for determining deterioration of lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for determining deterioration of lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead storage battery (1)    Starter motor (2)    Engine (3)    Battery voltage detection unit (4)    Voltage drop judging unit (5)    Battery voltage judging unit (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus automatically turns OFF a power supply after the engine of a vehicle has stopped. The turning-OFF time of the power supply can be changed based on a user's position and/or the use condition of a vehicle-mounted electrical component.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a user-friendly structure which prevents battery overdischarge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a control process in which a power supply switch electronic control unit (ECU) which sets the turning-OFF time of a power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An operation input unit (100) has a display unit (110) that displays the operating function of a vehicle equipment (30). A determination unit (210) determines the power supply state of the vehicle equipment. A switch control unit (220) switches the content of operation to the function of vehicle equipment, while switching the display unit to different display based on determination result.    USE - Operation input device for operating vehicle equipment such as audio apparatus, air conditioning apparatus and navigation apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Different vehicle equipments are automatically switched at the time of driving or stop of the vehicle. Hence, load applied to the battery during OFF state of power supply of vehicle equipment is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the operation input device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle equipment (30)    Operation input unit (100)    Display unit (110)    Determination unit (210)    Switch control unit (220)
NOVELTY - A slurry containing transition metal compound is prepared such that average particle diameter of solid substance in slurry is 0.5 mu m or less and viscosity of slurry is 30-500 mPa.second. The obtained slurry is spray-dried using spray-drying installation provided with three fluid nozzle or four fluid nozzles, to obtain dried material. The obtained dried material is baked under oxidative atmosphere, to obtain transition metal oxide. Then, lithium compound is mixed with obtained transition metal oxide, and baked, to obtain lithium-transition metal composite oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably provides lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The lithium ion secondary battery comprises lithium-transition metal composite oxide has excellent charging and discharging characteristics and high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A slurry containing transition metal compound is adjusted so that average particle diameter of solid substance is 0.5 mu m or less and viscosity of slurry is 30-500 mPa.second. The obtained slurry is spray-dried using spray-drying installation provided with three fluid nozzle or four fluid nozzles, to obtain dried material. The obtained dried material is baked under oxidative atmosphere, to obtain transition metal oxide. Then, lithium compound is mixed with obtained transition metal oxide, and baked at 730-800 degrees C under oxidative atmosphere whose oxygen concentration is 70 vol.% or more, to obtain lithium-transition metal composite oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery, which contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide as positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A lithium-nickel complex oxide has specific surface area of 0.5-2 m2/g and layered structure. The lithium-nickel complex oxide is hexagonal-type lithium-nickel complex oxide.    USE - Lithium-nickel complex oxide is used for positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid-electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, combustion engine, gasoline engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing lithium-nickel complex oxide has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, high efficiency, and reduced irreversible capacitance and swelling at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-nickel complex oxide is of compositional formula: LixNi(1-y-z)CoyMzO2 (1), and has specific surface area of 0.5-2 m2/g and layered structure. The lithium-nickel complex oxide is hexagonal-type lithium-nickel complex oxide.    x=0.95-1.1;    y=0-0.2;    z=0-0.15;and    M=aluminum, titanium, manganese, gallium, magnesium and/or niobium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Gasket (4)    Collector (7)
NOVELTY - A porous film has loop stiffness of 800-2000 mu N/cm2 based on thickness of 25 mu m.    USE - Porous film is used for electrical storage device separator for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion battery (all claimed) for hybrid vehicles, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has excellent heat resistance, porosity, air permeability and workability.
NOVELTY - A portion(s) of stainless steel-type material is etched using electrolyte solution (105) containing liquid mixture, and lithium chloride as solute. The liquid mixture contains water and alcohol as solvent.    USE - Method for processing stainless steel-type material used in reactor for fuel cell apparatus (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stainless steel-type material having improved surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reactor which has substrate forming flow path for reaction material, and processed stainless steel-type material; and    (2) fuel cell apparatus, which has modifier for producing hydrogen by reacting fuel and water in reactor, and fuel cell for generating electric power by reacting hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of etching apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Etching apparatus (100)    Container (101)    Substrate (103)    Metal plate (104)    Electrolyte solution (105)
NOVELTY - The direct current (DC) motor has a field magnet (51) that generates field magnetic flux towards an armature coil (2). A magnetic field generation unit (6) generates magnetic field between pair of magnetic poles. A coil terminal (32) is in contact with an electrically conductive contactor (7) through a semi-conductive lubricant with preset electroconductivity value.    USE - Direct current (DC) motor for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coil terminal is in contact with electrically conductive contactor through semi-conductive lubricant with preset electroconductivity value. Hence the generation of arc spark can be suppressed. The generation of electrical noise due to arc discharge can be prevented. The bad influence to other electronic component can be prevented. The contact failure between the coil terminal and electrically conductive contactor can be prevented. The maintenance cost of the DC motor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the DC motor.    Armature coil (2)    Magnetic field generation unit (6)    Electrically conductive contactor (7)    Coil terminal (32)    Field magnet (51)
NOVELTY - The wind driven automobile has wind-driven generator provided in automobile head of automobile chassis, which includes fan blade provided at radiating wind inlet of head. An automatic blade change system and a manual brake device are provided on the fan blade shaft. The electric power output end of generator is connected with input end of rechargeable battery through inverted power supply controller. The output end of battery is connected with drive motor through multifunctional power supply regulator, digital multi-display unit and operating floor.    USE - Wind-driven automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable batteries connected to drive motor of the automobile are charged by wind energy generated by the fan blades of wind driven generator hence rechargeable batteries can provide power to drive the motor continuously over long period of time and drive duration of automobile can be increased. The external appearance of the automobile are improved, and the automobile is environmentally-friendly, safe and convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the wind-driven automobile.
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell whose inner part is provided with a battery main body and connection terminals that are divided into anode and cathode connection terminals. Anode and cathode of the battery main body are respectively connected with the anode and cathode connection terminals. Area between the battery main body and the anode connection terminal is connected with a central processing control board, a transducer and a direct current (DC) switch via a circuit. The board is connected with a radio receiver via the circuit.    USE - Theft-proof rechargeable battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has strong practicability, good theft-proof effect and charging function. The battery is capable of remotely setting the central processing control board via a remote control for controlling opening and closing of a lock. The lock is automatically locked when electric charge in the battery drops to a finite level, and power supply for stopping a vehicle is output to remind a user to charge the battery in time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a theft-proof rechargeable battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The supporter has an aperture section arranged inside a frame portion that is made of carbon-based material, metal material or metal oxide, where the supporter is catalytic substance such as silver, aluminum, gold, cadmium, cerium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, gallium, hafnium, indium, iridium, manganese, molybdenum, niobium, nickel, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium, ruthenium, scandium, tin, tantalum, technetium, titanium, vanadium, tungsten, yttrium, zinc and zirconium. An air gap is formed inside a porous structure.    USE - Inorganic supporter for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supporter effectively shows the catalyst activation in all kinds of chemical reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an inorganic supporter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an inorganic supporter.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple unit cells sealed and serially connected, and an electrode tap installed in two ends of each unit cell. The unit cells are sealed by polyethylene, polypropylene, O-nylon, polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthenate. The unit cells are provided with a cathode and an anode. The electrode tap is connected to an uncoated area of the cathode and the anode. An electrolyte layer is injected in the anode, where the anode is made of lithium iron phosphate, amorphous carbon or chiseling carbon.    USE - High voltage electrochemical device e.g. pouched type battery such as lithium secondary battery, for use in a medium-to large-sized battery pack (claimed) of a video camera, a cellular phone and a portable wireless communication device such as portable personal computer. Can also be used for a hybrid electric vehicle and a gasoline car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is manufactured at low cost, and the electrochemical device can seal hermetically with the sealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a high voltage electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - The method involves analyzing a practical cycle rate measured value of a hydrogen fuel by an analysis phase. A set cycle rate estimate and the practical cycle rate measured value are compared, and number of ejectors used according to the compared result is determined. Forward and backward operation modes are estimated when the opened ejector is operated.    USE - Method for automatic controlling a hydrogen recirculation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the utilization of multiple ejectors, and efficiently performs the fuel recycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a performance of a hydrogen recirculation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The trap has multiple water channels (21) fixed in an inner side floor surface (15) of an outer housing (10) through an inner cylinder (20) that is equipped with an entrance (11). Mixer of water and gas is input to an inner side of the outer housing through the entrance. An exhaust pipe (30) is positioned in an inner side of the inner cylinder and is connected with a storage tank through the inner side floor surface of the outer housing. A helix heat radiation pin (40) is combined in an outer side surface of the inner cylinder.    USE - Water trap for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The trap prevents generation of malfunction during electrical operation and mechanical operation of a fuel cell vehicle, and reduces power consumption. The trap reduces temperature of the water and gas mixer by utilizing the heat radiation pin, thus improving the performance and the durability of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a water trap. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Outer housing (10)    Entrance (11)    Inner side floor surface (15)    Inner cylinder (20)    Water channels (21)    Exhaust pipe (30)    Helix heat radiation pin (40)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a permanent magnetic motor equipped with a motor shaft coaxially installed with a cooling fan. The motor shaft has two ends equipped with floating ring bearings. The permanent magnetic motor is equipped with a rotor permanent magnet with integral structure. A high strength non-magnetic sleeve is provided in an outer side of the rotor permanent magnet. An oil tank is connected to front and rear end covers of the permanent magnetic motor through a connection pipe.    USE - Turbine compressor for use in a fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor has large power density per unit size, compact structure with stable operation and small size and produces less noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a turbine compressor.
NOVELTY - The component has an upper nickel connecting sheet (1) and a lower nickel connecting sheet (3) formed with welding areas (41, 42), where welding areas are respectively formed with hollow l-grooves (51, 52). The hollow l-grooves are arranged according to required quantity of a charging battery and installing capacitance. Surrounding sides of the upper and lower nickel connecting sheets are formed by connecting two circular arcs (8, 9) and provided with polarized legs (6, 7).    USE - Nickel connecting-sheet component for a power supply and a battery package of an electrical car.    ADVANTAGE - The component has antiknock effect, and ensures that the welded point is not dropped due to shock by external cause. The component is suitable for power supply and battery package of various electrical cars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a nickel connecting-sheet component for a power supply and a battery package of an electrical car.    Upper nickel connecting sheet (1)    Lower nickel connecting sheet (3)    Polarized legs (6, 7)    Circular arcs (8, 9)    Welding areas (41, 42)    Hollow l-grooves (51, 52)
NOVELTY - The station has a solar panel connected with a solar charge protection circuit. A storage battery is connected to the solar charge protection circuit. An inverter, a charge billboard, and a mobile phone charging circuit are connected to the storage battery. Electric motor car charging circuits are connected to a converter. The electric motor car charging circuits comprise car charge protection circuits and charging lines. A control circuit is connected to each car charging circuit, and has a coil operated machine connected with car charging circuit via a control button.    USE - Solar coin charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The charge efficiency and speed of the station are increased. The station can charge the electric motor cars, mobile phones or MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) in multiple model numbers. The station has LED advertisement function and wide range of applications, and can be easily popularized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar coin charging station.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting temperature sensors on a cooling water line in which supply of cooling water is initiated with five radiators, and reading temperature of the cooling water. Determination is made to check whether temperature at which temperature difference sensed by the sensors is constant. A cooling fan of the corresponding radiators is made to rotate slowly. Cooling water is supplied by a cooling water supply in an outer side of one of the five radiators.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell cooling system in a fuel cell bus of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving the efficiency of the cooling system of the fuel cell. The method enables decreasing the load by the cooling fan, enables improving durability of the cooling fan, and enables preventing noise of the cooling fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a fuel cell cooling system controlling method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a spinning solution by mixing a carbon fiber precursor material and solvent, and carbonizing the spinning solution at an inert atmosphere/vacuum condition at temperature range of 700-1000 for 0.2-2 hours. Oxidation of the solution is performed, where onset temperature, ending temperature, ramp-up rate, duration, and air flow during the oxidation process is optimized. The carbon fiber precursor material is selected from polyacrylo nitrile, cellulose, and phenol.    USE - Method for manufacturing a carbon nano fiber (claimed) that is utilized in a fuel cell and an electric double layer condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber manufactured by the method has diameter in nanometer range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is selected from dimethylacetamide, N,N-dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran and dimethyl sulfuroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a carbon nano fiber manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The cell has a case (10) whose top part is open, and multiple penetrated through-holes formed in a sidewall. A mesh network made of stainless material is adhered closely with an outer circumference of a carbon sheet, where the mesh network is built inside the case. Ceramic particles are included in the carbon sheet, and surround an outer circumference of a metal electrode material with the mesh network. A lid (50) is located inside the carbon sheet, and is detachably inserted in an upper end of the case. An internal space is formed in the metal electrode material.    USE - Portable metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell realizes mass production of ceramic particle, and conductivity and reaction speed of the cell are improved. The size of the cell is minimized, and the cell is easy to carry. The expensive catalysts such as platinum or nickel, are not utilized by the cell, thus improving the energy efficiency, and reducing the manufacturing cost. The cell is inexpensive, and the production cost of the cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable metal fuel cell.    Case (10)    Through-hole (11)    Lid (50)
NOVELTY - A metal plate (1) made of magnesium used as a negative electrode, a separator (2) and an electrically-conductive film (3) used as a positive electrode are sequentially laminated to form a polymer element (7). An acidic electrolyte film (4) and an anode catalyst (5) are adhered to the upper and lower surfaces of electrically-conductive film respectively. A water absorption film is positioned between the metal plate and the separator.    USE - Acidic electrolyte battery e.g. primary/secondary battery such as magnesium cell for portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to electric appliance, electric tool, timepiece, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, domestic electric power generator, interruptible power supply (UPS), medical device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the electromotive force is suppressed, since the complex ion in an acidic electrolyte film bonds with the metallic cation produced by the metal negative electrode plate to form a complex salt which is easily dissolved by the water generated in the electrically conductive film. A small and lightweight primary battery can be formed, since the battery is folded with the metal plate towards inner side and the anode catalyst towards the outer side of the electrically conductive film. The acidic electrolyte film can be made to contact reliably with respect to metal plate, hence stable electromotive force can be obtained. A secondary battery which can be charged is obtained, by exchanging the dissolved metal between the metal plate and the water absorption element, without connecting with an external power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the battery using acidic electrolyte.    Metal plate (1)    Separator (2)    Electrically-conductive film (3)    Acidic electrolyte film (4)    Anode catalyst (5)    Polymer element (7)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing polymer comprises repeating units derived from fluorine-containing monomer; and (meth)acrylate monomer having cyclic hydrocarbon group.    USE - A fluorine-containing polymer for water- and oil-repellent agent used for treating substrate including textile (claimed), paper, nonwoven fabric, masonry, electrostatic filter, dust protective mask and part of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The treatment composition containing polymer imparts excellent water repellency, oil repellency and soil resistance to substrate e.g. textiles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing polymer comprises repeating units derived from fluorine-containing monomer of formula CH2=C (-X)-C(=O)-Y'-Z-Rf; and (meth)acrylate monomer having cyclic hydrocarbon group.    X=H, monovalent organic group or halo;    Y'=-O- or -NH-;    Z=direct bond or divalent organic group;and    Rf=1-20C fluoroalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a water- and oil-repellent agent comprising fluorine-containing polymer.
NOVELTY - The electronic component has terminal electrodes (3a,3b) that are arranged to cover end surfaces and side surfaces of a main structure. Several lead wires (9a,9b) are arranged parallel to each other and provided with coated portions (14a,14b) in which metal wires (12a,12b) are coated using insulating material. The metal wire exposed portions (15a,15b) are provided in the lead wires and bonded to the side surface folded portions (5a,5b) of the terminal electrode through solder (10a,10b).    USE - Electronic component e.g. surface mount thermistor used for measuring temperature of fuel cell and large-sized secondary battery used in personal computer (PC) and power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in monolithic ceramic capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Contact area between metal wires and side surface folded portions can be increased so that the bonding strength between lead wires and terminal electrodes can be improved and electrical connection reliability in the electronic component can be enhanced. Peeling of the lead wires from the terminal electrodes can be prevented and sufficient amount of the solder can be provided in the metal wire exposed portions to obtain desired bonding strength. Generation of short-circuit between terminal electrodes can be prevented so that stability of the electronic component can be improved at simplified structure. Characteristic degradation of the electronic component due to electrode peeling can be suppressed and moisture resistance and usability of the electronic component can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the surface mount thermistor with lead wire.    Terminal electrodes (3a,3b)    Side surface folded portions (5a,5b)    Lead wires (9a,9b)    Solder (10a,10b)    Metal wires (12a,12b)    Coated portions (14a,14b)    Metal wire exposed portions (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The process to conduct the operation of a fuel cell, comprises introducing a determined quantity of catalyst in a hydrogen stream or oxygen (air) stream for the hydrolysis of sulfonic anhydrides formed during the functioning of the cell. The catalyst is dissolved by a moisturizing agent of gas stream.    USE - The process is useful to conduct the operation of a fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), which is useful in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The process allows to operate the fuel cell in a reliable and cost-effective manner by effectively and safely regenerating an electrolyte without any environmental impact, and enhances the performance, conductivity, mechanical properties and life of the fuel cell thus avoiding any degradation to the vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for regenerating an electrolyte (3) for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte. (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an energy exchanger assembled between a water inlet soft pipe and a water outlet soft pipe, where a structure of the energy exchanger is identical to a structure of a radiator. An inlet end of the energy exchanger is connected to the water inlet soft pipe, and an outlet end of the energy exchanger is connected to the water outlet soft pipe. An electrical energy input terminal of the energy exchanger is connected to a car battery through a connector.    USE - Electricity generating system for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the energy exchanger that absorbs engine waste heat, changes the waste heat to electric energy to charge the battery when the car engine is operated. The system makes use of the remaining energy effectively, thus improving the energy efficiency of the system. The system provides environmental protection with reliable function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electricity generating system.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a storing device (2) whose one output end is connected to an electrical energy displaying device (4) and other output end is connected to a non-polar speed changing generator (5). The non-polar speed changing generator is connected with a clutch (6) and a speed changing generator (7). Two driving devices are mutually switched with each other, where the driving devices work in a time-division manner. One driving device is connected with a generator (3). A motor is driven by another driving device when connection of clutch and generator is released.    USE - Wind energy dynamoelectric device for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-polar speed changing generator is turned off and the original motor generator is operated to drive the motor when electrical energy in the storing device is not sufficient. The device is prevented from being contaminated, and has wider applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind energy dynamoelectric device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Wind energy dynamoelectric device (1)    Storing device (2)    Generator (3)    Electrical energy displaying device (4)    Non-polar speed changing generator (5)    Clutch (6)    Speed changing generator (7)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar poly-silicon light panel placed in a front part of a car body. An airscrew is equipped at tail of the car body. The airscrew is connected with an output shaft of an electromotor. A pile is connected to a series circuit that is composed of the solar poly-silicon light panel and a switch, and is coupled with the electromotor in parallel.    USE - Solar energy car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has simple structure, saves energy sources, requires low manufacturing cost, and improves working efficiency of the car motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy car.
NOVELTY - The damper has an insertion rod (1) installed inside a sleeve (4). A supporting spring (3) is formed between the sleeve and the insertion rod. A permanent magnet (6) is provided inside the sleeve, and coil groups (5) are wrapped around the insertion rod, where the permanent magnet is formed in a ring shape. The insertion rod is connected with a ring-shape tank that contains the coil groups. The sleeve is connected with a case seat at bottom, and a protection cover (2) is provided on a rod bearing of the insertion rod.    USE - Insertion wound type electromagnetic electricity generation damper for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The damper utilizes a galvanic coil to produce electromagnet power in a magnetic field, so that electromagnet power drives a coil to move opposite to a current movement direction, thus hindering coil movement and the insertion rod movement, and hence increasing the damping effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an insertion wound type electromagnetic electricity generation damper.    Insertion rod (1)    Protection cover (2)    Supporting spring (3)    Sleeve (4)    Coil groups (5)    Permanent magnet (6)
NOVELTY - The generator has a fan (1) fixed on a motor (2). A rolling shaft of the generator is a rolling generator of the fan, where the generator is connected with a storage battery on a motor vehicle by a circuit. The fan rolls to drive the generator to produce electricity when the motor vehicle is in running state. The electricity is transported to the storage battery by the circuit. The generator is fixed on a head of a motor car. The fan includes a net guard cover, and has 4 to 10 leaves.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. energy-saving car, wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has simple structure, and is easy to fix. The generator does not need huge changes. The motor vehicle acts as energy-saving car by utilizing the generator. The generator is small and light in weight, and is inexpensive, so that multiple generators can be fixed on the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle wind power generator.    Fan (1)    Motor (2)
NOVELTY - The set has a shell provided with an inner cavity. Magnets are fixed at surrounding of a mandrel and moved into a winding, where the set is formed according to an electromagnetic-induction dynamo theory. An original suspended system is connected between an automobile and a bridge. Up and down vibrations of a spring drive make the winding to form a cutting magnetic line of force, so that induced electricity energy is generated. The set is connected with a power converter. The magnets, the winding and an iron core are provided symmetric to axes.    USE - Electromagnetic generating set for generating automobile vibrational energy.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set is in simple structure, and saves energy, and realizes power-transformation and autoregulation functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of an electromagnetic generating set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The valve has a positive thermal coefficient assembly (170) installed at an upper recess portion groove of a top body (130) for heating a flow path (120). A flow path fitting portion is formed in a vent end of a bottom body (110). A solenoid assembly (150) is installed in an upper side of the top body. A valve seat (134) is mounted on the flow path connected with an inlet port, where a plunger (156) is installed in a core bottom surface of the valve. A sleeve (152) is fixed in an inner side of a casing (151). A spring (173) is adhered with a positive temperature coefficient resistor (172).    USE - Low temperature start-up fuzzy valve for use in a diesel engine and a diesel engine of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can prevent icing of the flow path according to the fuel movement at low temperature in the flow path, and blocks foreign material from entering into the inner side of the solenoid assembly by utilizing the plunger, thus improving the operation of the solenoid assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a low temperature start-up fuzzy valve.    Bottom body (110)    Flow path (120)    Top body (130)    Valve seat (134)    Solenoid assembly (150)    Casing (151)    Sleeve (152)    Plunger (156)    Positive thermal coefficient assembly (170)    Positive temperature coefficient resistor (172)    Spring (173)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery cell is subjected to tubing by laminating a non-conductive material on the surface.    USE - Tubing of secondary battery cell used in battery packs (claimed) of cellular phones, notebook computers, camcorders, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and easy, and provides stable cell outer cover which does not break by impact of external shock after packaging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery cell; and    (2) secondary battery pack.
NOVELTY - An electrode has a porous metal oxide layer formed in one side of a current collector. The porous metal oxide layer comprises nanofiber web comprising metal oxide nanoparticles that have an amorphous structure.    USE - Electrode for use in a supercapacitor (claimed) used for a power source of micro-type medical equipment, mobile communication unit, hybrid vehicle, and equipment for military affairs and space aviation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high energy density and conductivity. The electrode is manufactured in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode, which involves using metal oxide precursor and polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a porous metal oxide nanofiber web.
NOVELTY - The diagnosis apparatus has a cell voltage sensing circuit (20) for sensing the charging voltage of the floating capacitor (C1,C2); a cell balancing circuit (30A,30B), which discharges the voltage charged in the floating capacitor; and a controller (40), which controls the operation of the switches (SW1,SW2,SW3-1) and determines malfunction of the balancing circuit based on the charging voltage of the floating capacitor.    USE - Diagnosis apparatus for diagnosing, using a floating capacitor, the cell balancing circuit of a battery pack for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the balancing circuit can be easily diagnosed and problem due to the malfunction of the balancing circuit can be resolved. The malfunction of the battery pack can be prevented if a specific battery cell is over-discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a diagnosis method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the diagnostic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell voltage sensing circuit (20)    Cell balancing circuit (30A,30B)    Controller (40)    Floating capacitor (C1,C2)    Switches (SW1,SW2,SW3-1)
NOVELTY - The material has a carbon fiber i.e. milled carbon fiber, with a grain size of 100 to 400 meshes. Grain size of phenolic resin powder is more than 200 meshes, and grain size of the graphite powder is about 80 to 200 meshes. Material formulation is provided with 1 to 12 percentage of the milled carbon fiber, 12 to 23 percentage of the phenolic resin powder and 65 to 87 percentage of the graphite powder.    USE - Milled carbon fiber enhanced phenolic resin/graphite bipolar plate material for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material has bending intensity and conductivity, the material components are simplified, and cost performance is improved.
NOVELTY - The plate has a conductive polymer thin film covered on a surface of a metal substrate that is made of metals chosen from titanium, platinum, zirconium, tungsten, chromium, or silver, where the polymer thin film is made of conductive polymer i.e. polyaniline, polypyrrole or polythiophene.    USE - Current collector plate for a flow battery (claimed) i.e. vanadium flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The attenuation of a vanadium flow battery obtained by using the current collector plate is slowed down after multiple charge cycles, so that the electric performance of battery is improved and service life is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a process involves in a current collector plate for a flow battery.
NOVELTY - The stack has multiple battery units connected together through a clamping structure on a frame (1). The clamping structure is provided with a rib (13), a groove (14), multiple bumps and multiple sunken holes. The rib and the bumps are equipped at a side of the frame, and the groove and the sunken holes are formed at another side of the frame. The clamping structure is equipped between a group of opposite edges (11) and another group of opposite edges of the frame. The former group of the opposite edges of the frame is provided with a sunken part.    USE - Flow battery stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is convenient to assemble, check and repair the battery. The stack has better sealing property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a flow battery stack.    Frame (1)    Bipolar plate (6)    Opposite edges (11)    Rib (13)    Groove (14)
NOVELTY - The blower (100) has a resonator structure connected with an internal air path of a blower housing (101) in a body, where the resonator structure has a space that is shut tightly to block generation of noise in an air pipe line during rotation of blades in a motor unit housing (102). Multiple holes (107) and slots (108) are formed on the blower housing, where installation positions of the holes and slots at the blower housing and opening areas of the holes and slots are determined according to noise level and frequency band.    USE - Noise reduction type air blower for a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The resonator structure avoids need for installing separate muffler in an air pipe line, thus reducing noise of the air pipe line and improving application of the blower. The blower is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a noise reduction type air blower.    Air blower (100)    Blower housing (101)    Motor unit housing (102)    Holes (107)    Slots (108)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a screw shaped throwing machine contacting with a sodium equipment, and a battery for producing electricity.    USE - Sodium utilizing vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids usage of hue oil-repellent, and provides huge change in driving condition by using the sodium equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sodium utilizing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a heater connected to alcohol outlet (6) of alcohol tank (1), and a reactor connected to gasohol outlet of the heater. A pyrolysis gas outlet is formed in the reactor and connected with vehicle motor. A gas inlet formed in one end of the heater is connected with the vehicle motor. A gas outlet formed in other end of the heater is connected with a silencer. A heat exchange tube (4) is arranged in inner cavity of gas-water distributor (19). The pyrolysis gas outlet is connected with hydrogen inlet port (8) of the gas-water distributor.    USE - Hydrogen producing device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fogging of engine can be improved and thermal efficiency of the petrol engine can be increased, for mixing and burning the petrol, by producing hydrogen in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen producing device mounted in vehicle.    Alcohol tank (1)    Heat exchange tube (4)    Alcohol outlet (6)    Hydrogen inlet port (8)    Gas-water distributor (19)
NOVELTY - A hybrid propulsion vehicle includes a power generation unit using the torque of a wheel axle (17a) to produce power for rotating the propeller (31) of a propeller engine. The power generation unit may include a connection shaft (20) mechanically connected to the wheel axle and a propeller shaft (33a) via pairs of bevel gears (18,21,22,34), or a motor connected to the propeller and to a generator at the wheel axle. The airflow produced by high speed rotation of the propeller is used to power an air conditioner for the vehicle interior.    USE - Hybrid propulsion vehicle, such as large-sized vehicle e.g. truck, bus.    ADVANTAGE - The torque produced by the wheel axle is used to rotate the propeller, which in turn provides a secondary driving force for vehicle, resulting in improvements in fuel and energy efficiencies and reduction of emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a power generation unit for a hybrid propulsion vehicle.    Wheel axle (17a)    Bevel gears (18,21,22,34)    Connection shaft (20)    Propeller (31)    Propeller shaft (33a)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a process of fabricating a single-layer gas diffusion layer (SL-GDL) and its application in fuel cell. The compositions include carbon black, poly tetrafluororthylene (PTFE), and carbon nanofiber. The weight ratio of the carbon to the poly tetrafluororthylene (PTFE) in the abovementioned single-layer gas diffusion layer is in the range between 2 to 6, and the weight of the carbon nanofiber is 2-20 wt% of the carbon black, and the aspect ratio of the carbon nanofiber is 30-100. This invention is different from the multilayer structure of conventional gas diffusion layer, in which the electrically conductive material and fluorine-series polymer are used in this invention to form a single-layer gas diffusion layer so as to simplify the complicated traditional fabrication process. Moreover, the pure oxygen (purity 99.999%) or air permeability of the single-layer gas diffusion layer disclosed in this invention is higher than that of the commercial products, and the efficacy and performance of fuel cell made of the gas diffusion layer disclosed in this invention is very close to that of the commercial products.
NOVELTY - A negative ion deficit non-stoichiometric lithium iron phosphate compound (I), is new.    USE - Novel negative ion deficit non-stoichiometric lithium iron phosphate compound is used for secondary battery (claimed) for e.g. nickel cadmium battery and nickel hydrogen battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computers, electric bicycle, electric scooter, service robot and electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprising negative ion deficit non-stoichiometric lithium iron phosphate compound has high capacitance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative ion deficit non-stoichiometric lithium iron phosphate compound of formula: Li1-xFe(PO4)1-a (I), is new.    x=0.06-0.15;and    a=0.02-0.05.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative ion deficit non-stoichiometric lithium iron phosphate compound.
NOVELTY - The device has gear (11) that is connected with gears (8,13) in occlusion manner. A ratchet wheel (6) is fixedly connected with center of gear (13), and transmission wheel (15) is connected with rotor of generator (4) by conveying belt (22). A gear (16) is connected with center of rotor of generator whose output end is connected with input end of accumulator (3). A ratchet wheel (24) is fixedly connected with gear (20), whose outer gear is connected with gear (12) in occlusion manner.    USE - Device for generating electricity from vibration energy produced during vehicle driving.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor can be driven by movement of ratchet wheels so that the electricity can be generated smoothly by converting the vibration energy produced during vehicle driving. The vehicle vibration reducing effect can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for generating electricity from vibration energy produced during vehicle driving.    Accumulator (3)    Generator (4)    Ratchet wheels (6,24)    Gears (8,11,12,13,16,20)    Transmission wheel (15)    Conveying belt (22)
NOVELTY - A joint is provided between a wheel rim and a tire. A power generator is affixed to the wheel rim. A rotor is provided at a center of a stator and having a fixed shaft. Insulating sheets, silicon steel sheets and coils are of a unit. A fixed base is fixed to the wheel rim using the screws on the wheel rim. Rotation of the tire would drive upwards movement of the gear rack. The weight generated by the tire rotation would generate a significant amount of electricity without affecting the driving resistance of the vehicle. Accordingly, this invention is a kind of a new power generation invention. Each wire is provided with electrical wires for transmitting electricity to a converter. The converter would then transmit the electricity to a cell. Each vehicle has four wires and each motorcycle has two wires. The wheel rim is affixed to the wheel rim at the tire. Water impermeable rubber sleeve of the gear rack has elasticity, so as to prevent water leakage while contacting the ground. The magnet plate of the rotor is operated to become silicon steel sheet. The coils are cut to generate electricity that is transmitted to a charger via electrical wires and then to a No. 1 cell. After the No. 1 is first charged, No. 2 cell is then charged using the converter. The switch may be such configured that when the No. 1 cell is charging, the No. 2 cell may be used, or when the No. 2 cell is charging, the No. 1 cell may be used, or the cells may be directly charged to be used by a motor. This invention is characterized by the method of making the upper retaining tracking plate, a lower retaining tracking plate channel, the spring and the rubber wheel. The gear rack drives the gear to drive rotation of the rotors so as to generate electricity by means of a power generating base.
NOVELTY - A moving contact (24) in an accommodating space (10a) is driven by a magnet coil (16), by generating an electromagnetic force when energized. The moving contact is engaged or disengaged from a fixed contact (23) based on which the moving coil is driven or not. A flame propagation route through which the flame of ignited flammable gas propagates towards a breathing hole (101) in a base (10), has flame extinguishment clearances (C1,C6,C8) that are set to a gap size of less than or equal to 2mm, such that the flame is extinguished when passing through the flame extinguishment clearances.    USE - Electromagnetic relay for use in electric motorcar installed with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The propagation of the flame to the exterior space is prevented, since the flame of the ignited flammable gas propagating towards the breathing hole, is extinguished by forming the flame extinguishment clearances in the flame propagation route.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electromagnetic relay.    Base (10)    Accommodating space (10a)    Magnet coil (16)    Fixed contact (23)    Moving contact (24)    Breathing hole (101)    Flame extinguishment clearances (C1,C6,C8)
NOVELTY - An axle housing (11) extends transversely across the vehicle between opposite axle end portions (12,13). A bearing assembly (14) is provided at each end portion. A wheel mounting (15) is rotatably supported by each bearing assembly so that wheels support axle assembly (10) on road surface. A drive shaft (18) associated with wheel mounting, extends to a position remote from mounting. An electric generator (17) is operatively associated with the shaft so as to produce electric power for refrigeration compartment.    USE - Axle assembly for towed vehicle e.g. trailer (claimed) of lorry used for transporting food products.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation can be performed inexpensively by the generator connected to drive shaft such that electric power can be provided to motor driving refrigeration compartment of vehicle simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for trailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the axle assembly.    Axle assembly (10)    Axle housing (11)    End portions (12,13)    Bearing assembly (14)    Wheel mounting (15)    Electric generator (17)    Drive shaft (18)
NOVELTY - A weight measurement unit (30) measures the weight of a casing (2) of a secondary battery. An output measurement unit (20) measures the output of the casing. A controller (40) compares the weight and output of the casing, and accordingly controls the opening and closing of obstruction valves (16,17) of air holes (14,15) through which air is supplied to an air electrode (8).    USE - Control system of metal/air secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for use in portable electronic devices and vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As opening and closing of air holes are controlled, the generation of useless self discharge reaction is prevented, so the metal/air secondary battery is operated stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of metal/air secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of control system of metal/air secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Casing (2)    Air electrode (8)    Air holes (14,15)    Obstruction valves (16,17)    Output measurement unit (20)    Weight measurement unit (30)    Controller (40)
NOVELTY - An engaging portion (12) is formed in a fuel cell side connector. A cylinder (13) moves a test apparatus side connector (11) forwards or backwards, or regulates the reversing treatment. The cylinder has a chuck unit (15) that engages a chucker (14) with the engaging portion and makes the test apparatus side connector to perform contact movement of the fuel cell side connector, or regulates reversing movement of the fuel cell side connector.    USE - Automatic coupling apparatus of connector of fuel cell and test apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell side connector and test apparatus side connector can mutually be connected reliably, since the cylinder engages the chucker of the chuck unit with the engaging portion of the fuel cell side connector and makes the test apparatus side connector to perform contact movement of the fuel cell side connector. Thus the fuel cell side connector and test apparatus connector are electrically connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the automatic coupling apparatus.    Test apparatus side connector (11)    Engaging portion (12)    Cylinder (13)    Chucker (14)    Chuck unit (15)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains diisothiocyanate compound (1).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, liquid crystal television, calculator, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, game machine and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides lithium secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains diisothiocyanate compound of formula: S=C=N-X-N=C=S (1).    X=2-14C linear alkylene, 3-14C branched alkylene, 3-14C cyclic alkylene or bivalent 6-14C aromatic hydrocarbyl chosen from benzene ring, naphthalene ring and anthracene ring, preferably benzene ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises negative electrode active material containing metal or its alloy along with metallic lithium, lithium containing alloy, lithium which can be alloyed, and oxide which can be doped and dedoped with lithium ion, transition metal nitride which can be doped and dedoped with lithium ion, or carbon material which can be doped and dedoped with lithium ion.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a coolant circulation path (52) that is formed inside the fuel cell (11). A discharge resistor (70) discharging the electric power generated from the fuel cell is connected to the flat portion (67) of coolant passage device (65) such as ion exchanger arranged in the circulation path. The temperature of the discharge resistor is reduced by the ion exchanger during electric power discharge.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge resistor is cooled during discharging, since the heat exchange is performed between the discharge resistor and the ion exchanger by directly connecting ion exchanger to discharge resistor. Thus the resistor with small thermal capacity is used and the size of discharge resistor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Coolant circulation path (52)    Coolant passage device (65)    Flat portion (67)    Discharge resistor (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrode elements that include current collection boards (11a,12a) wound around a core (32) and the electrode terminals are electrically connected with the elements. The terminals have contact surfaces (42b,52b) that contacts edge portion of the core along longitudinal direction. The distance from the core to the contact surface changes continuously in steps with respect to the direction of the core.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact surface of the electrode terminals contacts the edge portion of core wound by electrode elements, size of the storage apparatus can be reduced and the electrode elements can be wound easily around the core hence manufacturing process of the storage apparatus can be simplified. Contact area of the boards can be secured and excessive load applied to the electrode elements can be suppressed by providing a notch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection boards (11a,12a)    Core (32)    Flanges (42,52)    Contact surfaces (42b,52b)    Laser irradiation apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A winding-type electrode group (1) has exposure portions provided in respective ends of collectors of respective positive and negative electrodes along longitudinal direction. Positive and negative electrode current collection terminal boards are connected to respective exposure portions by welding. Incisions (22) are formed in edge portion of each exposure portion, into which connection portions (20x,21x) provided in each exposure portion and connected to respective electrode current collection terminal boards, are connected to form an integrated structure.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel hydride storage battery, etc. Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, electric vehicle, etc., high-output high-capacity power supply for backup, power supply for electrical storage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A current collection structure suitable for large current discharge operation can be easily provided, and hence a battery with excellent high-output characteristics and small strength variation characteristics can be easily and stably obtained, while reducing internal resistance. Steady and firm joining of longitudinal ends of winding-type electrode group can be easily and reliably achieved, as a big bonding surface is provided in the current collection terminal board of winding-type electrode group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of connection portion provided in exposure portion of collectors of electrodes of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Winding-type electrode group (1)    Winding axis (1a)    End surfaces of exposure portions (20a,21a)    Connection portions (20x,21x)    Incisions (22)
NOVELTY - A powder (2) containing catalyst-carrying carbon particles and binder is coated to an electrolytic membrane (1) by xerography, and an optical fixing process is carried out by melting the binder using light energy of a flash lamp (10), and fixing the coated powder to the electrolytic membrane, to manufacture catalyst electrode (3).    USE - Manufacture of catalyst electrode used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell including catalyst electrode has improved durability and provides improved electric power generating performance. The catalyst electrode layer is easily fixed to the electrolytic membrane in short period of time and without causing any damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view illustrating manufacturing method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Powder (2)    Catalyst electrode (3)    Electrostatic roller (7)    Flash lamp (10)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode compound material contains negative electrode active material and dispersing agent(s) chosen from organic pigment derivative having acidic functional group and triazine derivative having acidic functional group.    USE - Negative electrode compound material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for motor vehicle and portable electronic device e.g. digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode compound material has excellent storage stability. The aggregation of negative electrode active material in the negative electrode compound material is suppressed effectively. The electrode film formed using negative electrode compound material has excellent uniformity and high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode compound material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A holding unit has a bending portion that is provided in a side facing an electrode connection portion through a plate. Several bus bars (6,7) are inserted in opening of the holding unit provided in adjacent electro conductive material made secondary battery main portion, and contacted a positive electrode terminal (3) and a negative electrode terminal (5) by a guide portion.    USE - Terminal structure of secondary battery in secondary battery module (both claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Adjacent secondary battery is easily connected, since several bus bars are inserted in openings of holding unit of adjacent secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery module (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Plate (4)    Negative electrode terminal (5)    Bus bar (6,7)
NOVELTY - A battery composition contains vinyl amide-type resin, carbon material as conductive support agent, and organic pigment derivative (A) having basic functional group or organic pigment derivative (B) having acidic functional group. The organic pigment derivative (A) is anthraquinone derivative, acridone derivative and/or triazine derivative. The organic pigment derivative (B) is triazine derivative(s).    USE - Composition is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles and portable electronic device e.g. digital camera and mobile telephone. Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, alkaline manganese battery, lead battery, fuel cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent dispersion stability, and provides lithium secondary battery with improved performance and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of battery composition; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An anode mix paste contains vinyl amide-type resin and positive electrode active material.    USE - Anode mix paste is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles and portable electronic device e.g. digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The anode mix paste has excellent dispersion stability, aging stability, and provides lithium secondary battery with improved performance and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode mix paste; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A component containing active material is dispersed in liquid resin material to obtain a functional liquid (S11). The functional liquid is coated (S14) on a collector. The resin material included in the functional liquid is polymerized by solidifying (S17), and an active material film is formed on the collector, to manufacture battery electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for manufacturing battery (claimed) used for portable information terminal and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is manufactured with high productivity, and provides improved power efficiency to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of functional liquid (S11)    Positive electrode collector positioning process (S12)    Positive electrode active material coating process (S13)    Coating functional liquid (S14)    Solidification process (S17)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has a positive electrode active material layer (13) formed on a collector. The positive electrode active material layer contains iron compound as active material, binder and fluorine-type polymer containing a fluorine-type repeating unit (1).    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for assembled battery as driving power supply for vehicles (all claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used for mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode has high temperature durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode has a positive electrode active material layer formed on a collector. The positive electrode active material layer contains iron compound as active material, binder and fluorine-type polymer containing a fluorine-type repeating unit of formula: -(C(-F)2-C(-F)(-R1))- (1).    R1=H, fluoro or trifluoromethyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary, which has a cell formed by sequentially laminating the positive electrode, electrolyte layer, and/or negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of positive electrode.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode active material layer (12) that is formed on the surface of a collector (11) of the bipolar-type electrodes (14). A negative electrode active material layer (13) is formed on the surface of the collector in series to a separator (20) containing electrolyte. The outer peripheral portion of the collector is surrounded by a sealing portion (30).    USE - Bipolar-type secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery of assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer peripheral portion of the collector is surrounded by the sealing portion, the generation of internal short circuit by the external force can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar-type secondary battery.    Bipolar-type secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Bipolar-type electrode (14)    Separator (20)    Sealing portion (30)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a heat insulation layer (4) which covers one portion of surface among the surfaces of secondary battery (2). A heat radiation layer (5) covers another surface different from the surface covered with the heat insulation layer. A storage container (3) accommodates the battery, heat insulation layer and the heat radiation layer.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electronic device (claimed) such as mobile phone. Can also be used in notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excess raise of battery temperature and surface temperature of battery pack is suppressed when abnormal heat generation is produced on battery, so that safety is improved without reducing battery characteristic at the time of normal use. Since the thermal diffusion to adjacent battery is suppressed, the thermal runaway of neighboring cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Storage container (3)    Heat insulation layer (4)    Heat radiation layer (5)
NOVELTY - A composition comprises carbon material, and derivative (A) chosen from organic pigment derivative having basic functional group, anthraquinone derivative having basic functional group, acridone derivative having basic functional group and triazine derivative having basic functional group, or derivative (B) chosen from organic pigment derivative having acidic functional group and triazine derivative having acidic functional group.    USE - Composition is used for capacitor (claimed) for battery used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, electrical storage apparatus and electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor having electrode coating film formed using the composition has excellent cyclic characteristics, and charging-and-discharging characteristics even at heavy current.
NOVELTY - An isolating margin (3) is provided continuously to a longitudinal direction at one end along the width direction of a dielectric material film (1). A vapor deposited metal electrode (2) is formed on the dielectric material film except in the portion of the isolation margin, and a protective film (5) consisting of an amorphous carbon film is formed on the vapor deposited metal electrode.    USE - Metallized film capacitor for motor vehicle. Can also be used in various electronic devices, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, inverter circuit for motor drive of hybrid vehicle, filter and snubber.    ADVANTAGE - The coating property of protective film consisting of amorphous carbon film is more favored, so the moisture resistance and corrosion resistance are improved. Also stabilization of self recovery function and self security mechanism of the metallized film capacitor is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of metallized film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dielectric material film (1)    Vapor deposited metal electrode (2)    Isolating margin (3)    Low resistance layer (4)    Protective film (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an insulation type direct current (DC)-DC converter (9) which stores electric current and supplies to electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) (11). The electric power from the main battery (7) is supplied to motor (1) through the driver (3). A control unit is controlled so that regeneration electric current is sent through EDLC through insulation type DC-DC converter when the speed of motor is low, and the regeneration electric current is sent through main battery through the driver when the speed of motor of high.    USE - Power supply apparatus for driving motor of electric vehicle such as electric wheelchair, electric scooter and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current regeneration is performed efficiently so that reliability of EDLC is maintained. The electric energy is recycled even in low speed of motor with low induced voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor diving power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Motor (1)    Driver (3)    Main battery (7)    Insulation type DC-DC converter (9)    EDLC (11)
NOVELTY - The gas recovery system has a movable recovery machine (4) that is moved in a gas-hydrate layer. A fuel cell (71) is mounted in the movable recovery machine as a motive power source, for generating power according to an electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidant gas.    USE - Gas recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-hydrate is recovered efficiently by moving the movable recovery machine within the gas-hydrate layer using the power generated by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of movable recovery machine.    Movable recovery machine (4)    Tube connector (51)    Driving wheel (53)    Hot-water gasifier (62)    Fuel cell (71)
NOVELTY - The gas mixing apparatus (6) has an assumption heat consumption (Q) per unit time consumed in a gas engine (2) which is calculated from a relation map of electric power generation amount and heat consumption. A calculation unit (82) computes a target flow volume (Vr) of composite fuel gas based on the relationship: Q=Hrx Vr of assumption heat consumption and setting emitted-heat amount (Hr). An adjustment unit (83) is configured for adjusting an opening degree of mixed fuel burning ratio control valve (71) to turn the flow volume of measured composite fuel gas into the target flow volume.    USE - Gas mixing apparatus for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining a predetermined target air factor while driving the gas engine in a stable manner since the adjustment unit is configured for adjusting an opening degree of mixed fuel burning ratio control valve to turn the flow volume of measured composite fuel gas into the target flow volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the structure of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Gas engine (2)    Gas mixing apparatus (6)    Mixed fuel burning ratio control valve (71)    Calculation unit (82)    Adjustment unit (83)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit measures the voltage (Vb) and electric current (Ib) of secondary battery as amount of battery states, respectively. An estimation unit (52) estimates one side of amount of battery states according to battery model based on other side of amount of battery states. A battery resistance degree estimation unit (54) estimates raise degree of battery resistance of secondary battery based on estimated value and measured value of amount of battery states.    USE - Monitoring apparatus of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise degree of battery resistance generated in secondary battery in heavy-current region is estimated efficiently, while preventing fall of deterioration of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the monitoring apparatus of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery state estimation unit (52)    Battery resistance degree estimation unit (54)    Charging rate control unit (60)    Battery electric current (Ib)    Battery voltage (Vb)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has bodywork (1) and a photovoltaic unit with a solar panel (4). An adjustment unit is provided, by which the solar panel is adjusted relative to incident radiation. The adjustment unit has a tracking module for automatic tracking of the solar panel relative to the incident radiation.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment unit has a tracking module for automatic tracking of the solar panel relative to the incident radiation, and hence ensures utilizing the incident solar radiation in an improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective top view of a motor vehicle.    Bodywork (1)    Roof (2)    Exterior side (3)    Solar panel (4)    Sub-module (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a metal mold (2) in a shape of an acicular structure (5). The molding material (6) such as crystalline material which is filled in the metal mold, is heated to a predetermined temperature. The molding material which is filled to an acute portion (3) of the metal mold is heated at a temperature higher than the temperature at the molding material filled in a base portion (4) of the metal mold is heated. The crystallinity degree of the acute portion is set larger than the crystallinity degree of the base portion of the metal mold.    USE - Method for manufacturing acicular structure (claimed) for manufacturing micro-needle for transdermally administering bioactive substance. Can also be used in manufacturing of semiconductor device, optical element, wiring circuit, data storage media such as hard disk, biosensor, display panel, energy devices such as solar cell, fuel cell, micro-reactor and micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device, cell culture substrate, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the crystallinity degree of the acute portion is set larger than the crystallinity degree of the base portion of the metal mold, the generation of the cracks on the acicular structure can be suppressed reliably. The acicular structure with excellent rigidity can be manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for acicular structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the acicular structure.    Substrate (1)    Metal mold (2)    Acute portion (3)    Base portion (4)    Acicular structure (5)    Molding material (6)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus changes the gear ratio of the speed change part (ST304) after switching a driving force source (ST303), on condition that a braking request is large. The gear ratio of the speed change part in driving by the electric motor is larger than the gear ratio in driving with the engine.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicle drive device for hybrid vehicle and front engine front drive (FF) type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of a busy shift is avoided, suppressing decline in the regeneration efficiency at the time of switching of a driving force source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the transient control at the time of driving force source switching. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining that switching of the driving force source is not carried out (ST301)    Determining whether a braking request is large (ST302)    Switching of a driving force source is performed (ST303)    Performing the change of the gear ratio of the continuously speed-variable part (ST304)    Performing only switching of the driving force source from the engine to second electric motor. (ST305)
NOVELTY - The device includes a detector which senses the charging current of the battery, and a memory which stores the map showing the relationship between the battery temperature and the battery charging-current. An estimation unit estimates a battery temperature based on the map from the memory. A drive unit drives the cooling device e.g. cooling fan when the battery temperature estimated by the estimation unit is more than a predetermined value.    USE - Battery cooling device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient cooling of battery during battery charging, while preventing degradation of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph of the temperature-resistance value map used for the drive control procedure of the electrically-driven fan. (Diagram shows non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric power feeding control apparatus has a cancellation switch (63) which is manually operated to cancel forced interruption when the forced interruption of electric power feeding from the battery (45) to power unit (35) is performed. The vehicle load handling apparatus is driven by electrical feeding from the battery through the power unit. Forced interruption is performed when voltage of battery becomes less than predetermined value.    USE - Electric power feeding control apparatus for vehicle load handling apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Drives vehicle load handling apparatus temporarily via electrical feeding from the battery after forced interruption is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wiring diagram of the electric power feeding control apparatus in state which performs emergency restart of the electric power feeding temporarily. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power unit (35)    Battery cord (37)    Battery (45)    Fuse box (47)    Cancellation switch (63)
NOVELTY - The structure has a circular recessed portion (21) that is opened in downward direction, so that bottomed cylindrical case is attached or detached from lower side of floor panel (2). The circular recessed portion is fixed with the power supply case (31), when the connectable engaging portion provided along up-down direction is engaged with the to-be-engaged portion provided in the case, while rotating the case by predetermined angle.    USE - Mounting structure of heavy article such as fuel cell or storage battery in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heavy articles are reliably mounted and removed in floor panel of the vehicle by providing and fixing the circular recessed portion with the case, and the case is easily attached or detached from floor panel lower side by engaging or disengaging the connectable engaging portion to the to-be-engaged portion provided in the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of mounting structure of heavy article in vehicle.    Vehicle structure (1)    Floor panel (2)    Power supply unit (3)    Turntable (4)    Circular recessed portion (21)    Power supply case (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves reviewing the current of a battery (1) regarding an exceeding of a predetermined current threshold in a monitoring process. The loads (6,9) or load groups assigned to the cables (5,7) are disconnected or connected regarding their constancy of the supply. The current in the conductor is measured and analyzed to permanently supply consumers or groups of consumers in the monitoring procedure in the resting state of the vehicle.    USE - Method for monitoring a power circuit of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The consumer or consumer groups assigned to the cables are disconnected or connected regarding their constancy of the supply, and hence ensure accurate and effective monitoring of the power circuit of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a device for executing the vehicle power circuit monitoring method; and    (2) a computer program unit for executing the vehicle power circuit monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an arrangement of a battery for a motor vehicle with a battery sensor.    Battery (1)    Battery sensor (4)    Cables (5,7)    Loads (6,9)    Energy management system (13)
NOVELTY - The car has a photovoltaic power generation film (2) fixed on a sun shade (1), and a power line connected with an electricity storage system.    USE - Solar energy electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can be secondarily charged by the solar energy even when the car is in parking state or running state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy electric motor car.    Sun shade (1)    Photovoltaic power generation film (2)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a solar photovoltaic power generation film (2) formed on a sun shade (1), and a power line connected with an electricity storage system.    USE - Solar electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle can be charged by solar energy even when the car is in parking state or running state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric tricycle.    Sun shade (1)    Solar photovoltaic power generation film (2)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell shell formed by buckling a detachable type cell upper cover and a lower box body by a locking device. A positive current collector and a negative current collector are provided on the cell upper cover. An anode includes a set of air cell lead plates that is fixed in the lower box body. Each air cell lead plate is led to the positive current collector. A set of metal negative clips of a cathode is led to the negative current collector by the cell upper cover after clamping the clips by a card.    USE - Mechanically replacing power type zinc-air metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes a locked cell unit to avoid creepage and leakage of electrolyte under work of the gasket ring, realizes a connection process by cross series connection of positive and negative outputs from the upper cover, and randomly sets quantity cell modules of a cell group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a mechanically replacing power type zinc-air metal fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a back vent-pipe installed with a pipe shaped energy converter. A power output end of the energy converter is connected with an input end of a battery of an automobile through a connector.    USE - Electricity generating system for charging a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively recycles and utilizes remaining energy of the automobile, greatly improves energy utilization efficiency, protects environment, and is credible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity generating system.
NOVELTY - The system has a radiator whose outer wall is installed with an energy converter. A power output end of the energy converter is connected with an input of a battery of an automobile through a connector. The energy converter absorbs heat energy released by the radiator, and converts the heat energy into electricity to charge the battery when an engine of the automobile is operated.    USE - Electricity generating system for an automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively recycle and make use of the remaining energy of the automobile, so that the reliability of the system is increased. The energy efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electricity generating system in partial section.
NOVELTY - The condenser has heat dispersion parts e.g. heat dispersion fin piece, provided in an inner chamber of a crust e.g. metallic material, for forming a screwy channel, where the crust is an airtight structure formed in the inner chamber. A gas inlet is located at a starting point of a channel. A gas drainage outlet is located at an end of the channel. Water outlets are provided under the heat dispersion parts. A ventilated waterproof membrane covers the gas drainage outlet. The gas inlet is located at a side wall of a crust body.    USE - Condenser for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The condenser effectively settles the drainage problem of the steam generated by the fuel cell during electrochemical reaction process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a condenser.
NOVELTY - The cable has power wires provided with phase position wires (1) that are wrapped with each other in helix shape. Signal wires are reversely wrapped on the power wires in helix shape, where the signal wires are not parallel to the phase position wires. The signal wires are coated on the power wires and provided with signal transmission branch wires (2). An outer bushing is internally sleeved with the power wires and signal wires. An electric field screening layer is equipped among the power wires and signal wires.    USE - Cable for use in an electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The original power wires and signal wires can be integrated together into the cable, thus reducing the production cost. The phase wires of the power wires are wrapped in helix shape, so that total vector value of induction electromotive forces of the three-phase or on-way phase wires at any time and on any signal wire is approximate to zero, so that signal transmission of the signal wires are not interfered and avoids influencing the control of a controller. An electric field screening layer is arranged among the power wires and signal wires, thus eliminating the electric field of the power wires, and increasing the signal transmission rate of the signal wires. The electric motor car equipped by the cable has reduced inside space simple structure and convenient maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cable.    Phase position wires (1)    Signal transmission branch wires (2)
NOVELTY - The battery box has a shell (1), and a windward face whose two sides are inclined towards center when the shell is in installing position in a bicycle. Two grooves (5) are formed on a side face of the shell. A third groove is formed on the shell opposite to a seat pipe of the bicycle.    USE - Streamline battery box for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box has small structure and aesthetic appearance. The battery box can be conveniently installed on a bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a streamline battery box.    Shell (1)    Grooves (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a main structure comprising a shell (1) whose front part is provided with a front cover. Indicator lights are arranged on the front cover. Lathes are arranged on two sides of the front cover. A fuse (5) and a switch button (4) are provided on a left part of the shell. A wire guide (10) is provided at a right lower part of the shell. A transformer (14) is arranged in an inner part of the shell. A circuit board (15) is arranged between the transformer and an eliminator supply (38). The circuit board, the fuse and the switch button are connected with leads (16-19).    USE - Lead-acid storage capacity maintaining device for a universal power supply (UPS) lead-acid battery. Uses include but are not limited to solar power, communication, commercial and electric applications, and motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents accumulation of sulfide and maintains lead-acid storage in a stable and efficient manner. The device has improved service life, and stable function, and is small in size, light in weight, easy to produce and convenient to mount and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead-acid storage capacity maintaining device.    Shell (1)    Switch button (4)    Fuse (5)    Wire guide (10)    Transformer (14)    Circuit board (15)    Leads (16-19)    Eliminator supply (38)
NOVELTY - The device has a rectangular shaped solar energy cell board fixed above round bellows, where two long rim positions of an upper part of the round bellows are fixed with rolling blind devices individually. Two sun cloths are fixed in the rolling blind devices, and a motor is placed on an output end of a power supply of the solar energy cell board. Main axes of the motor are provided with multiple groups of laminas, and a pole side of the round bellows is fixed with an air outlet in lengthways direction. A lower part of the round bellows is fixed with two bases.    USE - Solar energy sun-proof heat radiating device for use in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device has sun-proof and heat exhausted functions, and can be put in a tail part of the car and on a top part of the car. The device can work in a convenient manner by pulling out the sun cloths. The device has convenient usage, simple operation and convenient maintenance, and utilizes solar energy to drive, thus saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy sun-proof heat radiating device.
NOVELTY - The box has a cover attached on a body (1), which is separated as left body and a right body. A bevel box cavity (2) is formed inside the left body and right body. Battery location bands (3) formed on a wall of the cavity are connected with a battery. A concave table (5) is located on an upper side of the box body. A handle (6) is located at an upper side of body. The height (H) of body is 493 to 494 millimeters and the breadth (B) of the body is 182 to 183 mm.    USE - Forty eight volts battery box for installing under a cushion part of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The location band is fixed with the battery to make the connection pile head expose outside, without superposing with fore battery. The assembling height of battery is reduced. The charging time of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a forty eight volts battery box.    Breath of body (B)    Height of body (H)    Body (1)    Bevel box cavity (2)    Battery location band (3)    Concave table (5)    Handle (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a gas exhausting nipple (3) located at an inner side at one end of a storage battery cover (2). An exterior outline of the gas exhausting nipple is contained in the storage battery cover. A sealed cap (4) is attached at the gas exhausting nipple tightly. An assembly space is formed at a rim of the gas exhausting nipple for assembling the sealed cap.    USE - Exhaust-type storage battery for a footplate type motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids the problem of the gas nipple of existing exhaust-driven storage battery of motorcycle. The gas nipple is formed in the storage battery cover, so that the gas nipple does not occupy the useful space of the battery. The battery is compact in structure and the battery has laconic figure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an exhaust-type storage battery.    Storage battery cover (2)    Gas exhausting nipple (3)    Sealed cap (4)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a spare battery pack box provided between a vehicle seat and a back frame and fixedly connected with a vehicle main body. The spare battery pack box is equipped with a hinge type box cover, where the pack box is square shaped. An upper part of the pack box is equipped with a handle.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has simple and convenient structure. The spare battery pack box is fixed in a convenient manner, thus ensuring spare supply of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The damper has a bayonet (1) installed in a sleeve (4), and a supporting spring (3) installed between the sleeve and the bayonet. A permanent magnet (6) is installed on the bayonet, and a winding (5) is provided in the sleeve, where the magnet is formed in a ring shape. A circular groove is formed in the sleeve, and a cylinder base is provided under the sleeve. A protecting shell (2) is fixed on a base of the bayonet and fixed on the cylinder base of the sleeve.    USE - Sleeve wire winding type electromagnetism power generation damper for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The winding and the bayonet can be prevented from movement by generating electromagnetic force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a sleeve wire winding type electromagnetism power generation damper.    Bayonet (1)    Protecting shell (2)    Supporting spring (3)    Sleeve (4)    Winding (5)    Permanent magnet (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a zinc-air metallic fuel battery containing room matched on a motor-bicycle, and a group of battery units overlapped with each other. An air electrode of each battery unit is serially connected with a drainage tank of a cathode of a nearby battery unit, where the battery is formed in a horizontally installed oblate shape. The cathode is made of zinc paste.    USE - Zinc-air metallic fuel battery for use in a motor-bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc-air metallic fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The plate has a plate body having a runner slot body, where setting position of the runner slot body correspondingly matches with setting position of each membrane electrode group. Rack-type or waveform structured collector plates are separately covered on each runner slot body, where the collector plates are fixed on the plate body. The collector plate is selected from a group consisting of a metal copper plate, a stainless steel SUS316 plate, a metal alloy plate, and a macromolecular conductive plate with low-impedance.    USE - Runner plate for collecting electricity in a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a runner plate.
NOVELTY - The device has alkalis electrolyte provided in an electrolytic bath, and electrodes comprising anode and cathode conductive copper bus, where the anode conductive copper bus is connected with a positive electrode of an exterior direct current electric source via an anode electric source interface. An end of the cathode conductive copper bus is connected with a negative plate, and other end is connected with the negative electrode of the source via a cathode electric source interface. A locked stopper is provided with a relative position control convex point and a position control groove.    USE - Exterior charging device for a mechanical insertion block type zinc air metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The locked stopper includes a locked stopper control convex point, so that the cell can be operated in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exterior charging device.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an air electrode with a catalyzing layer, where a catalyzing layer outer side is added with a layer of carbonating-resistant membrane. A metallic electrode is covered with the carbonating-resistant membrane. The carbonating-resistant membrane provided at the catalyzing layer outside is prepared by setting a protective film after coating the carbonate material on a membrane paper of an alkali battery and baking the protective film in half-dry state.    USE - Carbonating-resistant zinc-air metallic fuel battery oxygen electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a carbonating-resistant zinc-air metallic fuel battery oxygen electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat recovery system provided with a steam air conditioner, a main water tank, a water pump system, a hot water exchanger and a hot air exchanger. A heat automatic control system is provided with a microcomputer control module, a sensor group and a controller group. The steam air conditioner, the main water tank and the water pump system are orderly connected to form a heat recovery loop by a water cycling pipeline. The controller group controls the steam air conditioner and the water pump system.    USE - Heat recovery control system for a diesel engine of a diesel generator.    ADVANTAGE - The system fully recovers the heat from the diesel engine of the diesel generator, and a temperature control system is set to properly adjust the temperature of multiple key points of the diesel generator, so that the diesel generator can work in a better state, and energy can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a heat recovery control system for a diesel engine of a diesel generator. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The alarm has a liquid level sensor for monitoring liquid level of fuel in an oil tank to judge if the fuel in the oil tank is normal, and a power supply automatically switched, where the alarm is installed in a motor vehicle cab or a gas station duty room. A detecting circuit monitors a power supply system to judge if a battery jar is normal, and the battery jar is connected with the liquid level sensor by a lead. The alarm is automatically closed when a motor vehicle or electric motor car is started.    USE - Antitheft alarm for monitoring an oil tank and a battery jar of a motor vehicle, a gas station and an electric motor car (all claimed) to give alarm signal in case of abnormality in the oil tank and the battery jar.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm immediately detects abnormality and automatically gives alarm only if the fuel in the oil tank is decreased over the normal range or when the oil tank or the jar is device is abnormally operated, damaged, broken down or stolen to stop the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an antitheft alarm.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cylindrical plummet i.e. hollow cylindrical body, provided on a steel wire rope on an upper side of a hook. An electricity generating chassis is hung outside a carriage on a back lower side of a vehicle body. An externally hung case i.e. rectangular body, of an electric generator takes a steel frame structure as a main body. An integral externally-opened door of the case is provided with a shaft, and a Y-shaped jack-folding/unfolding assistant device is made of a board produced from hard wood apparatus factory.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plummet enables the vehicle to improve weight, and the Y-shaped jack-folding/unfolding assistant device enables the vehicle to fold and unfold in a convenient manner. The externally hung case of the electric generator makes the vehicle practical, convenient, quick and safe to lift and to withdraw the electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a lead welded with a capacitor core, and an outer shell containing the capacitor core, where the outer shell having a columnar specific shape is connected to an electrical control of an automobile. The outer shell is an insulating metal shell directly connected with pins, where the outer shell is made of an insulating plastic and sealed by an epoxy resin.    USE - Capacitor for use in an electrical system that is utilized in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The outer shell having the columnar specific shape is connected to the electrical control of the automobile, thus increasing shock resistance of the electrical system of the automobile in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a capacitor.
NOVELTY - The system has battery case replacing unit having battery unit module formed by several serially-connected single batteries, battery monitoring modules correspondingly matching single batteries respectively. Charge detection and maintaining station unit has database management computer communicating the charge management modules corresponding to several chargers. A network control unit receives data transmitted by the management computer and transmits the database data of the corresponding battery case replacing unit to the management computer.    USE - Electric vehicle battery status management system.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic analysis/judgment of the battery during utilization can be performed so that real-time measurement/maintenance of battery during charge process can be implemented to improve the service life and security performance of battery and to lower the utilization cost of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric vehicle battery status management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an arrangement of lateral walls (4, 8) and bottom defining a tray (2), where the tray receives electrochemical accumulator e.g. electrical batteries (3). A beam (5) extends parallel to one of the lateral walls. The beam fixes the module to a body structure (10) of a vehicle by a rear end (5a) or a front end (5b). The beam has an interconnection plate (6) extending transversally to the beam for fixing the module to the structure. The beam is formed from a monoblock piece of composite material. One of the walls has an edge (7) projected to be supported on the structure.    USE - Storage module for use on a longitudinal element e.g. extension, of a structure i.e. body structure, of a motor vehicle (claimed) to store an electrochemical accumulator e.g. electric battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the module permits the module to be easily adapted to a structure of the vehicle, while permitting maintenance or change of the module mounted on the body structure of the vehicle. The edge of the lateral wall is projected to be supported on the structure to permit easy mounting of the module on the structure by sliding the edge of the module on structural elements of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle, comprising a longitudinal element, on which a storage module is fixed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective schematic representation of an end part of a structure of motor vehicle and a storage module before its assembling on structure.    Storage module (1)    Tray (2)    Electrical batteries (3)    Lateral walls (4)    Beam (5)    Rear end (5a)    Front end (5b)    Interconnection plate (6)    Edge (7)    Body structure (10)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an evaluating and control unit (40) for monitoring performance of the storage module. A buffer storage module (20) comprises a buffer energy storage cell (22), and a main storage module (10) comprises a cable with energy storage cells (12-16), which are connected in series. The evaluating and control unit monitors states of the energy storage cells of the cable. The evaluating and control unit replaces a defect energy storage cell of the main storage module by the buffer energy storage cell of the buffer storage module.    USE - Energy storage module i.e. lithium ion battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaluating and control unit replaces the defect energy storage cell of the main storage module by the buffer energy storage cell of the buffer storage module, thus maintaining the efficiency of the energy storage module, without replacing all energy storage cells of the cable of the main storage module by the corresponding buffer storage module, and with reduced number of the energy storage cells, and hence enabling secure operation of the energy storage module, and increasing the utilization time of the energy storage module in a desired manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy storage module for a vehicle.    Main storage module (10)    Energy storage cells (12-16)    Buffer storage module (20)    Buffer energy storage cell (22)    Evaluating and control unit (40)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (4) is formed by clamping electrolytic membrane (1) in catalyst layer of anode side (2) and catalyst layer of cathode side (3), and polybenzimidazole is impregnated into portion of anode side of electrolytic membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for fuel cell for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has favorable proton conductivity and electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Portion of anode side of electrolytic membrane (1a)    Catalyst layer of anode side (2)    Catalyst layer of cathode side (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Gas diffusion layer (5)    Impregnation portion of polybenzimidazole (G1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has the gas diffusion layers (4,4') that are formed on both sides of a membrane electrode assembly (3) of an electrode structure (5). The porous structures (6,6') are positioned around the electrode structure such that the porous structures are stacked between the separators (7). The resin-made elastic mechanism (9) is positioned between the separators such that the fuel cell module (1000) is formed by connecting the separators with the elastic mechanism.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for mobile object such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the fuel cell is improved so that the contamination of the fuel cell can be prevented reliably. Thus, the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel cell module.    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Gas diffusion layers (4,4')    Electrode structure (5)    Porous structures (6,6')    Separator (7)    Resin-made elastic mechanism (9)    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel cell module (1000)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing mechanical milling process of positive electrode active material and inorganic solid electrolyte. The energy of 50-700 kJ is given to the positive electrode active material and inorganic solid electrolyte by mechanical milling process.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode compound material for lithium cell. Uses included but are not limited to manufacture of positive electrode compound material for lithium cell used in portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mechanical milling process of positive electrode active material and inorganic solid electrolyte is performed, the dispersibility of mixture particles can be improved, favorable ionic-conduction path can be obtained and the lithium cell having excellent output characteristics can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode compound material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the relationship between voltage and current of lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A container (1) has resin-made container main component having an opening portion, a coating layer (3), a cover (4) and cover coating layer (42). The coating layer has a laminated film containing aluminum foil layer, and is coated on the outer surface of container main component. The opening portion of container main component is plugged using the cover. The outer surface of the cover is coated using the cover coating layer.    USE - Container is used for accommodating electric power generation element in electrical storage apparatus e.g. capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus formed using light-weight container has excellent creep-resistant performance, chemical resistance, pressure resistance, damp-proofing property and uniform intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the container.    Container (1)    Coating layer (3)    Cover (4)    Cover coating layer (42)    Seal layer (5)
NOVELTY - The trapezoid wave of direct current of voltage exceeding the nominal voltage of lead storage battery is applied between the electrode of a deteriorated lead storage battery. The trapezoid wave includes step shaped rising portion (1), a fall portion (2) and a serrated flat portion (2).    USE - Regeneration method of lead storage battery such as seal type lead storage battery used in uninterruptible power system (UPS) of motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to car, golf cart, forklift truck and small vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the direct current that changes the magnitude gently is applied between the electrodes, the lead storage battery is regenerated more effectively without damaging the electrodes. The gas-evolution in the battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the waveform of direct current. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rising portion of wave (1)    Flat portion of wave (2)    Fall portion of wave (3)
NOVELTY - A wind powered charging system has four smaller wind-activated turbines (20) and front generators (21) located directly behind the front grill to enable air entering the vehicle through the grill to spin smaller turbines and generators; larger turbine and rear generator located at the rear of vehicle so that rushing air is supplied from intake vent through flexible pipes that combine and direct air to the rear turbine enclosure. Electrical current produced at the rear generator travels along appropriate diameter wires to a regulator that supplies constant one-way current through another cable.    USE - Wind powered charging system for recharging batteries in electric vehicle making use of wind turbines and generators that spin by rushing air from forward motion of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables longer and faster trips than would be possible by electric vehicle running solely from the current contained in storage batteries at the outset of its journey since current supplied to the storage batteries is increased as the forward speed of vehicle increases. Maximizes airflow into the engine compartment by modifying front grill so that large and flat front grill is formed. Enables generator to rotate at faster rate than the rotations of wind turbine since gearbox utilizes two different sized gears, a large gear attached to the end of turbine shaft and small gear attached to the end of generator shaft. Enables smooth meshing of the gears with minimal friction due to lubricant inside the gearbox.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed top plan view of the four front turbines, generators and gearboxes.    Wind-activated turbines (20)    Front generators (21)    Gearboxes (22)    Cables (23)    Front cowling (38)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device (20) has hydrophobic gas diffusion layer (30) provided on surface of electrode assembly (28), solid non-porous plate (32) provided adjacent to hydrophobic gas diffusion layer, and hydrophilic gas diffusion layer (33) provided on another surface of electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell device is used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device efficiently generates electric power, and has reduced parasitic load at shutdown.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for maintaining fluid in fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (20)    Electrode assembly (28)    Hydrophobic gas diffusion layer (30)    Non-porous plate (32)    Hydrophilic gas diffusion layer (33)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device (20) comprises an electrode assembly (28); a gas diffusion layer (30, 33) on each side of electrode assembly; a solid, non-porous plate adjacent each of the gas diffusion layers; and a hydrophilic soak up region near an inlet portion of the gas diffusion layers to absorb liquid water from the electrode assembly when the fuel cell device is shut down. The hydrophilic soak up zone has pores. The electrode assembly includes a porous catalyst layer (24, 26) immediately adjacent the diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can minimize or eliminate a purge procedure, which simplifies a shutdown procedure and enhances the economies of the fuel cell arrangement. The soak up region allows for drawing water away from the electrode assembly so that if any such water were to freeze, it will not interfere with reactants reaching the electrode assembly during a subsequent start up of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of managing fluid in a fuel cell including solid, non-porous plates and gas diffusion layers associated with an electrode assembly, comprising providing a hydrophilic soak up region near an inlet portion of at least one gas diffusion layer; and absorbing water from the electrode assembly into the hydrophilic soak up region when the fuel cell is shut down. The hydrophilic soak up region remains essentially dry during operation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of selected portions of a fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (20)    Catalyst layer (24, 26)    Gas diffusion layer (30, 33)    Flow field plates (32, 34)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a lamination film formed in an upper side of a silicon substrate and made of silicon oxide films (4) and a silicon nitride film that is dried and etched. A bonding layer is formed on top of the lamination film, and a coil type platinum heater (6) is formed on top of the bonding layer. An electrode layer (8) is formed in end parts of the heater. A catalyst layer forms the ceramic catalyst and disperses platinum catalyst into an alumina carrier on top of an insulating layer (7). One of the oxide films is formed in a lower surface of the substrate and a membrane portion (9).    USE - Catalytic combustion type hydrogen sensor for use in a fuel cell and an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor highly diffuses the ceramic catalyst, improves the performance efficiency of the catalyst, improves the sensitivity characteristic, and reduces the reaction time. The sensor has high durability, increases the effectiveness of the heat shield, reduces the production cost by utilizing a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) technique, improves the mass production, consumes less power, and removes generation of ions from etchant during dry etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a catalytic combustion type hydrogen sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a catalytic combustion type hydrogen sensor.    Silicon oxide films (4)    Platinum heater (6)    Insulating layer (7)    Electrode layer (8)    Membrane portion (9)
NOVELTY - A catalyst (C1), catalytically active for oxidation of carbon monoxide, comprises copper oxide, zinc oxide and cerium oxide.    USE - In cigarette and for low temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide from gases such as vehicle exhaust emission, a gas used in a laser, a gas used in a fuel cell and ambient air undergoing air filtration (claimed). Also used in an air filter for the conversion of carbon monoxide and/or indoor volatile organic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is catalytically active. The catalyst reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide from gases. The copper oxide-zinc oxide-cerium oxide catalyst is capable of room temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide and exhibits greater stability at elevated temperature (e.g. 50 degrees C) over an extended reaction period. The catalysts are capable of converting CO to CO2 at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) method of oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide involving contacting the copper oxide-zinc oxide-cerium oxide catalyst (C1) with gas containing carbon monoxide;    (2) cigarette comprising tobacco rod, cigarette paper and optional filter, at least one of which comprises the catalyst (C1).
NOVELTY - The pressurized gas storage vessel (10) has vessel shell (12) with a liner layer (18) formed over an interior surface (14). A permeation protection layer (24) comprising silicon dioxide, amorphous hydrogenated diamond like carbon (DLC), and metal is formed over the liner layer. The vessel shell is made of glass fiber, carbon fiber and plastic.    USE - High pressurized gas storage vessel for storing hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation protection layer can prevent the permeation of pressurized gas from the interior of the vessel. Hence the volumetric storage capacity of the vessel is increased efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing high pressurized gas storage vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of high pressurized gas storage vessel.    Pressurized gas storage vessel (10)    Vessel shell (12)    Interior surface (14)    Liner layer (18)    Permeation protection layer (24)
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell system has a current collection system that is in contact with a current collection plate (5) and tubular fuel cells (3) to form a single removable assembly. A fuel cell plate is connected to an end of a central support tube. A heat exchanger and an afterburner are attached to the central support tube. The single removable assembly is slidably attached to the central support tube.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system for motor vehicle and domestic electronic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger and afterburner are attached to the central support tube. Hence the internal thermal stress can be reduced. The sealing requirements can be reduced. The operating efficiency of the solid oxide fuel cell system can be improved. The premature failure of the solid oxide fuel cell can be prevented. The fuel reformer and heat exchanger can be removed easily during replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current collection system of solid oxide fuel cell system.    Tubular fuel cells (3)    Current collection plate (5)    Anode power clip (30)    Cathode power clip (31)    Ceramic filler (32)
NOVELTY - A battery module having a washer assembly (160) comprises electrochemical cells each comprising at least one terminal; circuit board including apertures, each of apertures receives terminal of one of electrochemical cells; and flat washers (164) coupled to circuit board, where inner diameter of each of washers is aligned with central axis of each of apertures of circuit board (162) and receives associated terminal. The circuit board allows washers to be simultaneously conductively coupled to terminals of electrochemical cells.    USE - Battery module for a vehicle electric including electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module increases distance that such vehicles may travel without the need to recharge the batteries; and improves performance of such batteries and reduces cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a bottom perspective view showing a washer assembly.    Washer assembly (160)    Circuit board (162)    Conductive line (163)    Flat washers (164)    Connectors (165)
NOVELTY - The system has a microbial fuel cell controlled by a low power micro controller (205), that generates power using under water voltage gradient. The batteries (201a, 201b) supplying power to an in-water marine/oceanographic device, are connected to the fuel cell. The controller monitors the battery state and periodically switches the batteries such that one of the batteries is charged by the fuel cell and the other battery energizes the device.    USE - Microbial fuel cell power system used during fishing, marine research and operation of merchant vessels. Uses include but are not limited to powering in-water marine/oceanographic devices such as Doppler velocity profilers, acoustic sensors, seismometers, conductivity and temperature probes, surveillance instruments, chemical sensors and transponders.    ADVANTAGE - By charging one battery using the microbial fuel cell and using another battery for powering the in-water marine/oceanographic device, the fast depletion of battery power can be prevented reliably. Hence the cost and resources needed for maintenance of the battery powered system can be reduced considerably. The microbial fuel cell power system can be used in different environments such as fresh water lake, river, estuaries and harbors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a microbial fuel cell power system.    Batteries (201a,201b)    Battery charger (202)    Direct current-direct current converter (203)    Relay (204)    Micro controller (205)
NOVELTY - A shock absorber (6) has a cylinder (16) provided with a piston (18). A top chamber (32) accommodating air and a bottom chamber (34) accommodating hydraulic fluid are formed above and below the piston. The air in top chamber is compressed and discharged outside and the hydraulic fluid is supplied through hydraulic-fluid return lines (58,60) from an oil tank (12), when the piston is raised. The hydraulic fluid from bottom chamber is compressed and supplied to a generator (8) through hydraulic-fluid supply lines (54,56) when the piston is descended.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for motor vehicle, for generating electric power using vibration generated during driving of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the top chamber accommodates air and the bottom chamber accommodates hydraulic fluid, the running resistance at the time of the raise of the piston is made small and the vibration generated at the time of driving of the vehicle can be absorbed efficiently. The riding comfort and the running stability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Shock absorber (6)    Generator (8)    Oil tank (12)    Cylinder (16)    Piston (18)    Top chamber (32)    Bottom chamber (34)    Hydraulic-fluid supply lines (54,56)    Hydraulic-fluid return lines (58,60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode (1) made of metal such as magnesium or aluminum and a positive electrode (2) made of a carbon-type electrically conductive element. Air is supplied to the positive electrode. The acidic electrolyte solution (3) such as perchloric acid is filled between positive and negative electrodes.    USE - Battery e.g. magnesium cell secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, timepiece, electric equipment, electric tool, other electric vehicle, domestic use electric power generation unit, uninterruptible power supply, medical device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Chemical reaction can be completely stopped, since air is supplied to positive electrode. The fall of electromotive force can be suppressed since metal such as aluminum or magnesium is used as negative electrode and can generate water using hydrogen generated within the battery, and the metal salt formed dissolves with water produced within the battery. The need of connecting the secondary battery to the power supply during charging is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery using acidic electrolyte. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Acidic electrolyte (3)    Load (4)    Lead wire (5)
NOVELTY - A thin film of a semiconductor (21) is formed on a surface of a semiconductor material (22) by irradiating a laser beam (24) on the surface of the semiconductor material in a gas atmosphere comprising an oxidizing agent gas (26) and an inert gas (27).    USE - Manufacture of semiconductor used for solar cell and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of semiconductor having excellent electroconductivity. The solar cell formed using the semiconductor has excellent light excitation electric current efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of the semiconductor.    Semiconductor (21)    Semiconductor material (22)    Laser beam (24)    Oxidizing agent gas (26)    Inert gas (27)
NOVELTY - The system has a radiator side channel (9) that supplies coolant to a radiator (5). A bypass channel receives coolant from the radiator. A thermostat valve (8) increases the flow rate of the coolant flowing in the radiator side channel, when the temperature of the coolant is high. An electronic control unit (11) controls electric heater (10) based on atmospheric pressure and temperature of coolant, so that the coolant is heated at high temperature when atmospheric pressure is high.    USE - System for cooling fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the fuel cell can be controlled by controlling the temperature of the coolant irrespective of the driving condition of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for cooling fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Radiator (5)    Thermostat valve (8)    Radiator side channel (9)    Electric heater (10)    Electronic control unit (11)
NOVELTY - A service lifetime measurement unit (42) measures the lifetime of an electric power generation unit (10). An electric power generation control unit (41) compares lifetime period of electric power generation unit with lifetime signal from service lifetime measurement unit. An operation unit (30) discharges residual liquid through a discharge portion after stopping operation of electric power generation unit when the power generation unit reaches service lifetime. An electric power feeding unit stops the electric power feeding after discharge of residual liquid.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus e.g. domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The unsafe operation of driving the electric power generation apparatus after reaching the service life is avoided by the discharge of the residual liquid. The maintenance service property and the convenience of the electric power generating apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (10)    Operation unit (30)    Storage unit (40)    Electric power generation control unit (41)    Service lifetime measurement unit (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a separation unit (10) that separates liquid from a gas/liquid mixture exhausted from a fuel cell stack. The separation unit has a tank (21) in which separated liquid is stored. The metal electrodes (11) arranged on the side surfaces of tank, measures amount of the liquid in the tank and dissipates heat from the liquid.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation of the liquid in the tank can be suppressed by the electrodes and the liquid can be cooled to appropriate temperature so that liquid can be reused in the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separation unit (10)    Metal electrodes (11)    Tank (21)    Inlet tubes (22A,22B)    Discharge pipe (22C)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing voltage change of fuel cell by increasing flow volume of fuel by predetermined change quantity. The voltage change computation is performed several times until voltage change value is below predetermined change quantity so that flow rate of fuel is reduced. The voltage change of fuel cell is computed by decreasing flow volume of fuel by predetermined change quantity. The voltage change computation is performed several times until voltage change value is above predetermined change quantity so that flow rate of fuel is increased.    USE - Method for controlling flow rate of fuel supplied to fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) of fuel cell apparatus for fuel cell system (both claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow rate of fuel is reduced by performing voltage change computation repeatedly until voltage value is below predetermined change quantity, the flow rate of fuel can be optimized in accordance with the operating state of the fuel cell so that the fuel utilization efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the relationship between fuel flow volume and output voltage of fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - A rankine cycle (RC) circuit (4) has an expander (8) having an inlet valve (20) inserted between exit of evaporator (6) and entrance of expander. A non-return valve (22) is inserted between exit of refrigerant pump (12) and entrance of evaporator to prohibit back flow of working liquid from evaporator to the pump. An electronic control unit (ECU) (18) closes inlet valve during non-driving state of expander and opens inlet valve during driving state of expander.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus mounted in engine of vehicle e.g. hybrid car and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening and closing of the inlet valve is performed during driving and non-driving state of the expander, the high pressure of working fluid can be released by opening the inlet valve so that the expander can be driven instantly to transmit rotational driving force to the generator. The output rise of RC circuit at the time of starting of expander can be performed rapidly to improve the waste heat recovering efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the waste heat utilizing apparatus.    RC circuit (4)    Evaporator (6)    Expander (8)    Refrigerant pump (12)    ECU (18)    Inlet valve (20)    Non-return valve (22)
NOVELTY - The separation unit has a foil permselective membrane comprising a permselective material formed with parallel and opposed top and bottom membrane surfaces supported with a bottom membrane surface in mating contact with the top microscreen surface. A porous spacer structurally support the bottom microscreen surface, where the porous spacer configured with a void volume is in fluid communication with a porous central area to receive fluid passing through the porous central area and to convey the fluid through a hollow cavity.    USE - Separation unit for separating a permeate gas i.e. hydrogen gas (claimed), from a pressurized feed mixture e.g. gaseous feed mixture of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water vapor, methane and nitrogen, and liquid feed mixture, in a fuel cell that is utilized for producing direct current (DC) electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The separation unit included microscreens each providing support structure for supporting the foil membrane over an opening in a manner that prevents membrane damage and improves reliability and extends the life of the foil membrane. The unit utilize thinner permselective membranes to increase permeate flow rates across the membrane and to reduce the amount of permselective membrane material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for separating permeate gas from a pressurized feed mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a gas separation unit.    End plates (110, 120)    Input feed distribution plate (112)    Output feed distribution plate (122)    Membrane assemblies (143, 145)    Hollow center chamber (166)
NOVELTY - The configuration has a fixing press board (2) fixed on one side of a main bracket (1), and a room for installing a vehicle storage battery provided between the fixing press board and a moving press board (3). The moving press board is linked with a flange of the main bracket by a bolt (4). A nut is fixed on the main bracket, and an inner end is lightly pressed on bottom of the storage battery. A claw (7) is propped with the flange of main bracket by tightness effect of the bolt, and a bulgy rib (8) is embedded into a concave groove.    USE - Bracket configuration for a vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration quickly clamps and locates a pedestal of the vehicle storage battery, prevents breaking off the storage battery, and is better for maintaining and assembling the storage battery, and excellent for improving installation speed of storage battery in vehicle production line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bracket configuration of a vehicle storage battery.    Main bracket (1)    Fixing press board (2)    Moving press board (3)    Bolt (4)    Claw (7)    Bulgy rib (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a semiconductor air conditioning machine comprising multi semiconductor pieces, and a control circuit provided with a smart control module (SCM) and a temperature measuring, temperature displaying, voltage detection and output control circuit. A solar battery plate, a semiconductor air conditioning machine, an accumulator and the control circuit are connected together through a lead. Each component except accumulator is installed on a top part of a car body after assembling. The SCM detects voltage on ends of a semiconductor through a voltage detection circuit.    USE - Solar air conditioner device for a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes technologies such as solar electricity generation and semiconductor refrigeration and heating, thus saving energy without pollution and noise. The device can be started quickly in a convenient manner. The device can switch during refrigeration and heating period. The solar battery plate and semiconductor air conditioning machine are simple in structure, small in volume and light in weight, and are easy to install on top of the vehicle, and can replace the vehicle top easily, thus improving the capability of car without losing appearance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar air conditioner device for a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wheel and a drive combination fixed at front of a bodywork, and an air resistance generator fixed at the bodywork. A storage battery is connected with the air resistance generator. A motor is connected with the storage battery and drives the bodywork. The wind resistance generator is provided with a wind wheel that is assembled at top or two side edges of the bodywork.    USE - Driving vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle effectively transforms the air resistance energy into electric energy so as to retrieve the electric energy of the electric motor car during the running process, thus saving energy. The vehicle is cost-effective, and has better environment protection function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a driving vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a front vehicle wheel (3) provided with a central shaft that is connected to front end of a frame (6), where rear end of the frame is connected to another central shaft of a rear wheel (10). A solar panel (2) is equipped at front end of the frame, where middle part of the frame is connected to fixed end of a power accumulator (8). An electric motor (4) is connected to an interlocking device (9) and installed at lower end of the frame, and the rear wheel is equipped with a digital theft-proof device (5).    USE - Solar energy theft-proof electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids solar energy drive problem, and improves theft-proof effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy theft-proof electric vehicle.    Solar panel (2)    Front vehicle wheel (3)    Electric motor (4)    Digital theft-proof device (5)    Frame (6)    Power accumulator (8)    Interlocking device (9)    Rear wheel (10)
NOVELTY - A charge storage device has first electrode (310), second electrode (330), first charge collector (305) in contact with first electrode, second charge collector in contact with second electrode and an electrolyte (320) interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode comprises at least two of first DLS material, first ECS material and first battery material.    USE - Charge storage device e.g. supercapacitor for providing increased energy and power density in hybrid electric vehicle, computer, mobile electric device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides enhanced energy and power density properties by the use of electrode having DLS, ECS and/or battery materials. Offers reduction in weight and manufacturing cost of the supercapacitor having electrode structure that is engineered to provide charge/discharge properties to satisfy different applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of the structure of energy storage device having one electrode made from DLS material, and side containing both DLS material and ECS material.    First charge collector (305)    First electrode (310)    Electrolyte (320)    Second electrode (330)
NOVELTY - The device has electric double-layer capacitor (C) that is connected parallel to the battery (B). A circuit (Ry1) is provided for connecting/disconnecting same polarity terminals of battery and capacitor. A detector (3) is provided to detect potential difference of terminals of connecting and disconnecting circuit. The capacitor is charged by the power supplied from connecting and disconnecting circuit according to detected value. The electric power from the capacitor is supplied to the loads (4,5) whose surge current value is more than preset values.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the capacitor is connected parallel to battery, voltage reduction can be prevented, and load can be operated normally by the electric power supplied from the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detector (3)    Loads (4,5)    Battery (B)    Electric double-layer capacitor (C)    Connecting and disconnecting circuit (Ry1)
NOVELTY - The electric compressor has an inverter containing section (9) having an opening (10) hermetically sealed by a lid (13). A groove (16) for placing a liquid seal agent (20) is formed in a flange (11) surrounding the opening, such that joint between the flange and the lid is hermetically sealed by allowing the liquid seal agent to cure. The width (L1) of a joint surface (17) formed on inner peripheral side of the groove in the flange is formed less than the width (L2) of a joint surface (18) formed on outer peripheral side of the groove.    USE - Inverter integrated electric compressor of air conditioner mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof properties of the inverter containing section are reliably enhanced by minimizing the variation in the sealing ability, while improving the external appearance of the compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the inverter integrated electric compressor.    Inverter containing section (9)    Opening (10)    Flange (11)    Lid (13)    Groove (16)    Joint surfaces (17,18)    Liquid seal agent (20)    Width of joint surface formed on inner peripheral side of groove (L1)    Width of joint surface formed on outer peripheral side of groove (L2)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a metal foil (10) on the surface of an original sheet material. The coating portions (11-13) are formed on the original sheet material along the longitudinal direction such that the coating portions are spaced apart from each other by the preset distance. The cutting process is performed so as to partly cut the original sheet material along the cutting plane (z2). A press unit (110) is positioned on the parted sheet materials (1a-1c) along the width direction so as to press the parted sheet materials by using the rollers (110a).    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode sheet for winding electrode structure of secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used as power supply unit for vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used for nickel-hydride secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the parted sheet materials pressed after the cutting process, the formation of wrinkles on the parted sheet materials can be prevented. Thus, the high-quality electrode sheet can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus.    Parted sheet materials (1a-1c)    Metal foil (10)    Coating portions (11-13)    Press unit (110)    Roller (110a)    Cutting plane (z2)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fan (21) sending air to cool a high-voltage battery, and a sound insulation wall including a sound insulation material (24) for insulating noise. The wall faces an exhaust outlet (21a) of the fan. The wall is placed in an outer side of an interior material of a luggage compartment of a vehicle (1). An extension part extending an outer side of the luggage compartment is placed on the interior material. The fan is placed in the outer side of the luggage compartment such that the outlet faces an inside portion of the vehicle in vehicle-width direction.    USE - Battery cooling structure for cooling a high-voltage battery equipped on a vehicle e.g. battery vehicle and hybrid vehicle, by sending air to the battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sound insulation material muffles the sound of the fan at a location outside of the luggage compartment, thus effectively preventing noise and vibration of the fan in communication with the interior of the vehicle chamber through the luggage compartment without increasing the space of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear portion of a vehicle from an upper diagonal side of a backside of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Main body panel (14a)    Fan (21)    Exhaust outlet (21a)    Sound insulation material (24)
NOVELTY - A mounting stud couples with the engine (22). A permanent magnet is coupled to the mounting stud. A coil is partially surrounding the permanent magnet. A mounting stud coupled to coil and is coupled to vehicle body.    USE - Power generating engine mount for coupling engine and vehicle body, for power generating system of vehicle such as motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in aircraft, ship, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Power of vehicle can be generated from engine vibrations. Hence, fuel economy can be improved while partially insulating engine vibrations from passenger compartment of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generating system.    Engine (22)    Cradle (28)    Power conditioner (36)    Battery (40)    Vehicle electrical system (44)
NOVELTY - The inductor array (100) has inductors (106,108,110) positioned adjacent to each other. Each inductor includes inductor core having core portions (124,126,128). Two adjacent inductors share a common core portion that provides shared flux path. The core portions are made of silicon-iron and amorphous alloy.    USE - Inductor array for DC-DC boost converter used in fuel cell system (both claimed) of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the two adjacent inductors share a common core portion that provides shared flux path, the size, weight and cost of the DC/DC boost converter can be reduced. The reliability and efficiency of the DC/DC boost converter can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the inductor array.    Magnetic flux line (90)    Inductor array (100)    Housing (102)    Inductors (106,108,110)    Core portions (124,126,128)
NOVELTY - Each inductor (106,108,110) has several core pieces (124,126,128) that are spaced apart from each other. Several center block core pieces are positioned between the U-shaped end core pieces (130), provided with a gap (132,134,136) in-between. End core pieces are made of amorphous alloy such as iron alloy. Several center block core pieces are made of stamped metal sheets forming a laminate structure. Stamped metal sheets are stamped silicon-iron core pieces.    USE - Inductor for inductor array used in DC/DC boost converter of fuel cell system (all claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amorphous metal made core pieces are joined with regular stamped sheet cores, the size, weight and cost of the DC/DC boost converter of fuel cell system can be reduced while improving its reliability and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inductor array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the inductor array.    Inductors (106,108,110)    Core pieces (124,126,128)    End piece (130)    Gaps (132,134,136)    Center portion (138)
NOVELTY - A power source (20) comprises fluid consuming battery having fluid consuming electrode, and supplying battery output power; fluid manager for controlling rate of fluid supplied to fluid consuming battery; communication link for receiving data defining device criteria for device operating event(s); power output for receiving battery output power and supplying power source output according to device criteria; and controller for controlling operation of the air manager based on the device criteria, with device criteria for device(s) operating event having energy requirement estimate.    USE - Power source for supplying electrical power to a device.    ADVANTAGE - The power source controls more efficiently and effectively the fluid managers for fluid consuming batteries to minimize energy used to operate fluid managers and extend useful life of the fluid consuming batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of supplying electrical power to electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the method of supplying power to the external device with coordinated power source.    Connector (18)    Power source (20)    Housing (55)    Removable cover (58)    Openings (60)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises: an aprotic electrolyte containing a sulfonate ester having at least two sulfonyl groups; and graphite as principal component of negative electrode active substance layers. The density of the negative electrode active substance layers are not less than 0.90 g/cm3 and not greater than 1.65 g/cm3.    USE - The battery is useful in field portable devices and also in the field of electric bicycles, electric automobiles, power tools and electric power storages.    ADVANTAGE - The battery shows excellent charge/discharge cycle properties and also excellent storage properties for a long time. The battery prevents deposition of lithium compound on the negative electrode active substance layers due to predetermined range of density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of stacked lithium ion secondary battery.    Stacked lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery element (3)    Positive electrodes (10)    Negative electrodes (20)    Separators (30)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable separation thin film has a Nb-Ti-Ni(Co,Nb) alloy formed from component (a) consists of titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), zirconium (Zr), niobium (Nb) and unavoidable impurity, in which total nickel and cobalt (Ni+Co) is 20-50 atomic % and total zirconium and titanium (Zr+Ti) is 23-50 atomic %, and alloy structure (b) consists of solid solution which contains Nb, Ti, Ni, Co and/or Zr and forms Ni-Ti intermetallic compound, in which Co may substitute a part of Ni, or Zr and Nb may substitute a part of Ti to form a Ni(Co)-Ti (Zr, Nb) intermetallic compound.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable separation thin film for chemical reactors.    ADVANTAGE - Thickness is reduced, has hydrogen embrittlement resistance, excellent mechanical strength and hydrogen permeation separation performance is uniform and outstanding for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-permeable separation thin film has Nb-Ti-Ni-(Co,Nb) alloy formed from component (a) consists of (atomic %) Ti (23-43), Ni (14-43), Co (0.5-25), Zr (0.5-20), Nb (10-45) and unavoidable impurity, in which Ni+Co is 20-50 atomic % and Zr+Ti is 23-50 atomic %, and alloy structure (b) consists of solid solution which contains Nb, Ti, Ni, Co and/or Zr and forms Ni-Ti intermetallic compound, in which Co may substitute a part of Ni, or Zr and Nb may substitute a part of Ti to form a Ni(Co)-Ti (Zr, Nb) intermetallic compound. The material is heat processed to form a casting foil with 0.1 mm thickness.
NOVELTY - The accumulator has two homosexual or heterotypic positive and negative electrodes fixed on an upper cover (11) and a lower cover (12). An anode plate (8) and a cathode plate (7) are correspondingly fixed with an anode plate lug group (2) and a cathode plate lug group (6), which are provided with two to twenty lugs. The positive electrode is connected with the anode plate lug group via a positive terminal (4) and the anode plate. The negative electrode is connected with the cathode plate lug group via a negative terminal (5) and the cathode plate.    USE - Bipolar wound seal valve controlled lead-acid accumulator for use in an electric vehicle field.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator has high specific power, long life time, low resistance, high compression and effective heat management, and utilized in the electric vehicle field having high charging efficiency, high specific energy and high specific power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a bipolar wound seal valve controlled lead-acid accumulator.    Anode plate lug group (2)    Positive terminal (4)    Negative terminal (5)    Cathode plate lug group (6)    Cathode plate (7)    Anode plate (8)    Upper cover (11)    Lower cover (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a central control unit connected to a capacitance charge/discharge control unit to transmit an instruction to the capacitance charge/discharge control unit via an inner bus. A capacitor set is connected in series with the capacitance charge/discharge control unit, where the capacitor set is connected in parallel with the capacitance charge/discharge control unit between high voltage power buses of an electric vehicle. The capacitance charge/discharge control unit controls the capacitor set to charge or discharge according to the received instruction.    USE - Power battery pack managing system for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power battery pack managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The driver has a current sampling resistor arranged in a power drive circuit. A current sampling signal is generated by the sampling resistor that is connected with an input end of a signal comparing circuit when the input end of the signal comparing circuit is provided with reference voltage. A single chip machine controls rising and reduction of the reference voltage. An output of the signal comparing circuit is connected to the single chip machine. The single chip machine outputs a motor rotating signal, and is connected with the power drive circuit.    USE - Brushless direct current motor constant-current chopping driver for an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The driver has stable operation, reduces self-calorific value, and repeatedly reuses power source of electric vehicles by using an electronic brake gear.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a brushless direct current motor constant-current chopping driver.
NOVELTY - The electrode material has a carbon nanotube layer directly formed on a surface of a carbon basal body, where the carbon basal body is a graphite felt, carbon felt, carbon paper, or carbon cloth. A metal catalyst layer is not formed on inner and outer surfaces of the carbon nanotube layer.    USE - Electrode material for use in an all-vanadium redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material can increase the electrochemical activity, and has reliable mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming an electrode material of an all-vanadium redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a method for forming an electrode material of an all-vanadium redox flow battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a flow field provided with a parallel groove whose diameter is linearly and gradually reduced from an inlet to an outlet, where a section rate between the inlet and the outlet of the parallel groove of the flow field is 2 to 1. Width of the parallel groove of the flow field is 0.5 to 1.5 mm, and depth of the parallel groove of the flow field is 0.5 to 1.0 m. The flow field is a negative electrode air flow field or a positive electrode hydrogen flow field.    USE - Fuel battery negative electrode air flow field and positive electrode hydrogen flow field structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is convenient to manage. The structure prevents the water from being leaked from the film of the inlet of the double-polar plate flow channel and prevents the electron of the outlet from being submerged by the water, so that the fuel battery can be stably operated for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery negative electrode air flow field and positive electrode hydrogen flow field structure.
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode flow frame, a cathode, a proton exchange film, an anode, an anode flow frame and a flow frame that are sequentially connected with each other. The anode, the proton exchange film and the cathode are adhered together by using conductive adhesive. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are separately embedded in the flow frames. The proton exchange film is adhered to edge end surfaces of the anode flow frame and the cathode flow frame by using the adhesive.    USE - High-degree sealed flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple to assemble, and has improved sealing performance. The cell reduces the contact resistance between the films and the electrodes, thus reducing the inner resistance of the cell, and hence improving the cell efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a high-degree sealed flow cell.
NOVELTY - Electrolyte membrane formation involves forming a mixture, which comprises a polyhydroxy compound, an aromatic polyhalide compound and an alkali metal. The mixture is disposed on a porous substrate through extrusion, brushing, spraying or transfer coating process, where the disposed mixture is reacted to form a proton conductor. The formed proton conductor is cross-linked to form a cross-linked proton-conducting network. The aromatic polyhalide compound is an aromatic sulfonated dihalide. A solvent is additionally added to the mixture.    USE - Method for forming electrolyte membrane for use in article including fuel cell, battery, catalyst support or catalyst (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane formation method enables to produce the electrolyte membrane having good proton conductivity as well as good chemical and mechanical stability under humid conditions encountered in a fuel cell without dimensional changing, particularly swelling or shrinking, which causes cracks, tears or other deformations of the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting thermogravimetric profile of cross-linked polyethersulfone after acidification with sulfuric acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A dispersing agent contains a branched-polymer compound having an ammonium group, and weight average molecular weight of 500-5000000. The dispersing agent is metal microparticle dispersing agent for forming dispersed system of metal microparticles.    USE - Dispersing agent is used for manufacturing composition for reduction catalyst, electrode for fuel cell and thin film (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light-shielding filter, chemical sensor, light guide component, gas barrier material, light-diffusion component, photosensitive material, photoelectric transducer, inkjet ink, battery material and fluorescence material.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersing agent is stable, without aggregation under normal temperature and normal pressure. The dispersing agent re-disperses in organic solvent or water easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition, which contains metal microparticle dispersion agent and metal microparticles;    (2) manufacture of composition, which involves mixing metal microparticle dispersing agent and a metal salt, and reducing metal salt in the mixture to obtain metal microparticles by addition of a reducing agent to the mixture; and    (3) reduction catalyst, which contains the composition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller (3) provided with a vibration sensor (6) and a timer (7). The vibration sensor senses the vibration applied in the vehicles. A luminous body controls light-emitted color. A storage battery (4) is mounted within a case (1) to store the current produced in a solar panel (2). The luminous body is installed in the case to radiate different colors. The controller supplies the desired current from the solar panel to the storage battery.    USE - Vehicle auxiliary lighting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the vehicles to distinguish without the separate power supply unit, thus recognizing the presence of the vehicles from outside, and avoiding consumption of the power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle auxiliary lighting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case (1)    Solar panel (2)    Controller (3)    Storage battery (4)    LED (5)    Vibration sensor (6)    Timer (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a speed sensor, and a permanent magnet that is arranged in a wheel grate portion. A rotor rotates with a directionality clutch gear. A regeneration charging apparatus is operated with a machinery brake device. A radio frequency upconversion unit is fixed in a brake. A field magnet induction coil is fixed to a body of a bicycle pipe. An inertia sensor is linked with a position sensor.    USE - Bicycle auxiliary power unit controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves usage of bicycle, prevents environmental contamination, maintains user health improvement, realizes environment-friendly effect, and has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle auxiliary power unit controlling device.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to electrical engineering, particularly to traction drives and can be used in vehicles driven by DC motors fed by AC generators. Proposed electric drive comprises traction synchronous generator driven by thermal engine and incorporating stator three-phase winding whereto bridge rectifier is connected. Series excitation traction motors are connected, via switching elements, to the output of aforesaid bridge rectifier. Braking resistors are connected, via isolation diodes, in parallel to motor armature windings. Every pair of traction motors, connected in series, is connected, via its isolation diode and equalising braking resistor shunted by semiconductor switching element, to common input of the main braking resistor. The other input of the latter is connected, via switching elements, with traction motor armatures, while traction motor excitation windings are connected, via switching elements, in series and to bridge rectifier output.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Expanded range of speeds, braking with constant braking force at voltage drop at braking resistors. 1 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket (300) provided in two end parts of a terminal clip (200). A binding load (500) and an engage nut (600) are provided in an outer circumference of a battery terminal (110) that is fixed in an upper side of a battery (100). Separation distance (X) between the terminal clip end parts and the bracket is controlled according to interlocking distance of a pair of joining blocks (400). A screw thread is provided in the bracket and fixed with the joining blocks, and a guide slot (310) is formed in the bracket.    USE - Battery terminal clip fixing device for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces generation of interference in a cable during maintenance work of the battery. The device simplifies structure of the terminal clip, and is simple to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective views of a battery terminal clip fixing device.    Separation distance (X)    Battery (100)    Battery terminal (110)    Terminal clip (200)    Bracket (300)    Guide slot (310)    Joining blocks (400)    Binding load (500)    Engage nut (600)
NOVELTY - A forward stroke generating link has a forward stroke transmission sprocket (5) and an upper sprocket (4) that are connected to tension spring (8) through forward stroke transmission chain (11). A reverse stroke generating link has reverse stroke transmission sprocket (15) and lower sprocket (14) that are connected through reverse stroke transmission chain (12). The upper and lower sprockets are arranged on a main shaft (44) through a driving structure connected to the forward stroke transmission sprocket and reverse stroke transmission sprocket.    USE - Device for converting mechanical energy of vehicle and people into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion operation can be performed by the forward stroke transmission sprocket and reverse stroke transmission sprocket so that the mechanical energy acquired from the people and vehicle can be utilized completely and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.    Upper sprocket (4)    Forward stroke transmission sprocket (5)    Tension spring (8)    Forward stroke transmission chain (11)    Reverse stroke transmission chain (12)    Lower sprocket (14)    Reverse stroke transmission sprocket (15)    Main shaft (44)
NOVELTY - The circuit has first capacitor (4) connected with a parallel circuit that is provided with a resistor (6) and second capacitor (7). An end of the parallel circuit is connected with a base of a Darlington tube (3). A collector of the Darlington tube is connected with an end of an input coil of a ferrite magnetic core (12). An end of a serial circuit of another resistor (9) and third capacitor (10) is connected to another end of the input coil of the magnetic core. An output coil of the magnetic core is connected with an electricity-saving lamp tube (2) through fourth capacitor (11).    USE - Electricity-saving lamp lighting circuit for use in a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit reduces electricity to 12 volts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electricity-saving lamp lighting circuit.    Electricity-saving lamp tube (2)    Darlington tube (3)    Capacitors (4, 7, 10, 11)    Resistors (6, 9)    Ferrite magnetic core (12)
NOVELTY - This invention is a mud guard of a bicycle. It is installed on the frame rack of a bicycle. It comprises a main mud guard body and a solar panel. The main mud guard body has an inner end mounted on the frame rack and an outer end hanged above the rear wheel. The solar panel is installed on the surface of the main mud guard body to absorb sun light. The energy is stored in a battery to supply the bicycle the needed electricity.
NOVELTY - A motorcycle includes a footrest board, a motorcycle body, a removable battery pack, and a seat cushion. The motorcycle body is disposed on the footrest board and includes a battery accommodation compartment. The removable battery pack is detachably disposed in the battery accommodation compartment. The seat cushion is disposed on the motorcycle body.
NOVELTY - The connector (30) has a battery terminal (32) connected with a connector housing (31), and a supporting guide (35) placed on top side of a lance (33). An elastic piece (40) is arranged with a push bar (45), and a cantilever shaped part is arranged on the supporting guide. A base part is connected to a side of the connector housing to connect the battery terminal. A rack is connected with the connector housing.    USE - Battery connector for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector avoids the need of a separate tool to connect the battery, and is easy to operate. The connector is small in size, and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery connector.    Battery connector (30)    Connector housing (31)    Battery terminal (32)    Lance (33)    Supporting guide (35)    Elastic piece (40)    Push bar (45)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen cell generator (1) is provided with four-frequency magnetic sensor. A group of plates is provided with four interior cells containing multi-cell that allows the electrolytic reaction. A group of devices is provided that detects the engine ignition and temperature control, fluid levels and gas flows.    USE - Hydrogen cell generator for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen cell generator is provided with four-frequency magnetic sensor, where a group of plates is provided with four interior cells containing multi-cell that allows the electrolytic reaction, and thus ensures improved operation of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydrogen cell generator.    Hydrogen cell generator (1)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst layer comprises sulfonated amorphous carbons (2).    USE - As fuel cell catalyst layer in membrane electrode assembly (claimed) and fuel cell/battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell catalyst layer has high proton conductivity, high heat resistance, large hydrogen adsorption area, high output characteristics and low costs; reduces platinum consumption compared to the conventional technology; and allows less solvent usage which serves to reduce a burden on the environment. The membrane electrode assembly using the fuel cell catalyst layer shows good performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic diagram of the fuel cell catalyst layer.    Loading carbons (1)    Sulfonated amorphous carbons (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Platinum catalyst (4)
NOVELTY - The functional structure and material composition structure has a main element that is connected with a functional element through a connection portion. The spindle hub, loading element and primary power mechanism are connected to the main element. The non-metallic flat spring, driving shaft and secondary power mechanism are connected to the functional element.    USE - Functional structure and material composition structure of sleeve used in cargo application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the functional structure and material composition structure.    Case (13)    Internal sleeve (14)    Inlet opening (16)    Air chute (17)    Outlet opening (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate for a bipolar plate (122), and providing a foil made of metalliferous material comprising additive of tin, where the substrate and the foil comprises a thermoplastic compound, thermoplastic material and electrically conducting filler. The foil and the substrate are laminated in a heated laminate press under vacuum and contact pressure, where the contact pressure during a heating phase of the laminating process is smaller than the contact pressure during a temperature retaining phase of the laminating process.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bipolar plate for a bipolar battery (all claimed) i.e. bipolar lead acid battery, which is utilized for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The foil and the substrate are laminated in the heated laminate press under vacuum and contact pressure, thus producing a metalliferous layer with high electro-chemical stability at the bipolar plate, achieving reliable and simple mass production of the plate, and providing reliable functioning of the plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate for a bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional schematic exploded view of a bipolar lead acid battery with a negative end plate, positive end plate and a bipolar plate.    Bipolar lead acid battery (100)    Negative end cell (102)    Positive end cell (104)    Bipolar cell (106)    Bipolar plate (122)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film contains single-phase polymer including polyimide compound (I or II) and copolymer of hydrophilic monomer and hydrophobic monomer.    USE - Polyimide film is used for substrate for printed circuit board, fuel cell separator and electronic component (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent hydrophilic property, chemical property and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyimide film contains single-phase polymer including polyimide compound of formula (I or II) and copolymer of hydrophilic monomer and hydrophobic monomer.    R1,R2=H, -OH, 1-50C aromatic compound or 6-50C aromatic compound.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyimide film.
NOVELTY - A powder pigment composition comprises 0.1-5 weight% of polynaphthalene sulfonate and/or polymelamine sulfonate, 3-40 weight% of aerogel powder, 30-70 weight% of micro cement, 10-40 weight% of hemihydrate, 3-20 weight% of silica fume, 3-10 weight% of camphorsulfonic acid, 1-30 weight% of ester acrylate copolymerized redispersible powder, 1-35 weight% of magnesium oxide, and 0.1-5 weight% of polyacrylamide. The aerogel powder is silica aerogel, carbon aerogel, alumina aerogel, titania aerogel and/or vanadia aerogel.    USE - Powder pigment composition is used for soundproof material, insulating material for electronic and electronic component, fuel cell, and semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The economical powder pigment composition has excellent fire retardant property, durability and workability.
NOVELTY - An aerogel emulsion composition is obtained by mixing microcement (a) (in wt.%) (5-30), calcium sulfoaluminate expansion material (b) (1-5), silica fume (c) (1-10), ester acrylate redispersible powder (d) (0.5-20), polyacrylamide (e) (0.1-3), magnesium oxide (f) (0.5-15) and melamine sulfonate-formalin condensate (g) (0.1-2) with 5-40 wt.% of component (h), 3-15 wt.% of component (i), 0.1-10 wt.% of component (j), 0.1-10 wt.% of component (k) and 3-80 wt.% of component (l), at a speed of 2000 rpm or less for 5 minutes.    USE - Aerogel emulsion composition is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogel emulsion composition has excellent workability, durability and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aerogel emulsion composition is obtained by mixing microcement (a) (in wt.%) (5-30), calcium sulfoaluminate expansion material (b) (1-5), silica fume (c) (1-10), ester acrylate redispersible powder (d) (0.5-20), polyacrylamide (e) (0.1-3), magnesium oxide (f) (0.5-15) and melamine sulfonate-formalin condensate (g) (0.1-2) with 5-40 wt.% of silica aerogel, carbon aerogel, alumina aerogel and/or titania aerogel as component (h), 3-15 wt.% of titanium gypsum and/or hemihydrate as component (i), 0.1-10 wt.% of carbon fiber, glass fiber, aromatic polyimide fiber, silica fiber, sapphire whisker, polyvinyl alcohol fiber, boron fiber, acryl carbonized fiber, silicon carbide fiber and/or polypropylene fiber as component (j), 0.1-10 wt.% of polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, sodium polyacrylate, polymethacrylic acid, polyaluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, inorganic iron, magnesium silicate, magnesium chloride, polynaphthalene sulfonate, lignin sulfonate and/or polycarboxylate as component (k) and 3-80 wt.% of water, water-soluble urethane emulsion, water-soluble acryl emulsion, water-soluble silicon emulsion, colloidal silica and/or nanosilica emulsion as component (l), at a speed of 2000 rpm or less for 5 minutes.
NOVELTY - A pouch type lithium ion battery is rejuvenated by introducing a solvent into opened pouch to dissolve a deleterious portion of a solid electrolyte interphase layer formed on portion of electrode assembly, where the deleterious portion is formed by decomposition of portion of liquid electrolyte in the pouch; removing solvent, dissolved deleterious portion of solid electrolyte interphase layer, decomposed liquid electrolyte, and liquid electrolyte from the opened pouch; introducing fresh liquid electrolyte to the opened pouch; and resealing the pouch.    USE - Method for rejuvenating a failed or degraded pouch-type lithium ion battery (claimed) or other prismatic lithium ion batteries used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rejuvenation method provides great cost savings since the basic material cost for originally forming the lithium ion batteries is very expensive; allows lithium ion batteries for use in vehicles to be rejuvenated and reused in an on-site facility while the vehicle owner waits; and allows the degraded lithium ion battery to be removed from the vehicle and replaced with new or rejuvenated lithium ion battery while the removed battery may be restored for subsequent use, thus causing vehicle owners and manufacturers to save costs normally associated with replacement and/or warranties.
NOVELTY - The material has a layered crystal structure with a lithium transition-metal oxide material including nickel, manganese and cobalt. Average oxidation number of transition metal except lithium is 3.1-3.3. A binder included in the lithium transition-metal oxide material is selected from a group consisting of polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylcellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, tetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM), sulfonation EPDM, styrene butyrene rubber, fluorine rubber and copolymers.    USE - Anodic active material for use in an anode electrode of a lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a power source of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation number of the transition metal can be controlled, so that the layered structure is stabilized and made uniform, thus improving electrochemical characteristics of the battery in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode electrode.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode (4), negative electrode (5), nonaqueous electrolyte, and porous insulating layer (6) provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode has anode mixture layer containing positive electrode active material and binder, provided on positive electrode collector which has softening temperature less than crystalline melting point of binder. The positive electrode has tensile elongation of 3% or more. The binder contains polyvinylidene fluoride.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for power supply of motor vehicle and large-sized tools.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and reduced generation of short circuit by crushing under reduced pressure, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Porous insulating layer (6)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode (4), negative electrode (5), nonaqueous electrolyte, and porous insulating layer (6) provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode has anode mixture layer containing positive electrode active material and binder, provided on positive electrode collector. The positive electrode has tensile elongation of 3% or more. The binder contains copolymer containing vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for power supply of motor vehicle and large-sized tools.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and reduced generation of short circuit by crushing under reduced pressure, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Porous insulating layer (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly has a number of individual fuel cells arranged in a stack with fuel input and waste output units. The one or more of the cells are integrated to form a single unit within a single housing.    USE - Stacked automotive fuel cell arrangement for generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated unit is more compact and has greater efficiency than prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the integrated fuel cell unit.    Input zone (E)    output zone (A)    integrated unit (13)    moisture feeder (7)    housing (15)    pipe (14)    housing (15)    throttle flap (16)
NOVELTY - The fuse block has metal plates (13) that are attached to the fuse housing (11). The projecting end portions (13a) of plates are protruded from the side of fuse housings. The projecting end portions are fitted to the battery (3) by bending the end portions according to the shape of the battery.    USE - Fuse block attached to battery (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Load is reduced and vibrational effect of bus-bar is suppressed. Short circuit of bus bar is prevented even when projecting end portions contact the metal structure of battery so that safety is ensured. Heat dissipation of fuse block is improved. Size reduction is enabled by the arrangement of components of fuse block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuse block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (3)    Fuse housing (11)    Metal plates (13)    Projecting end portions of metal plates (13a)    Cover (15)
NOVELTY - The fuse block (1) has fuse housing (11) that is provided with fixing tool latching portion (12) which detachably latches the fixing element (14) for fixing the housing to the battery (3). The locking position of element is adjusted according to the shape of the battery.    USE - Fuse block attached to battery (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Load reduction is enabled. Vibrational effect of bus-bar is suppressed. Since fixing tool latching portion acts as a cable holder, need for providing separate cable holder is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the attachment state of fuse block and battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuse block (1)    Battery (3)    Fuse housing (11)    Fixing tool latching portion (12)    Fixing element (14)
NOVELTY - A closed type battery has a sealing board (1) for sealing opening portion of metal casing (5) in which electrode group containing an anode plate, a cathode plate and a separator, and electrolyte solution are accommodated, through an insulating resin gasket (2). The resin gasket has a resin layer (2a) containing resin whose flexibility is more than that of resin used for surface of resin gasket.    USE - Closed type battery is used as power supply for portable apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The closed type battery has excellent electrical property and safety. The mixing of metal foreign material to sealing portion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of sealing portion of cylindrical lithium secondary battery.    Sealing board (1)    Insulating resin gasket (2)    Resin layer (2a)    Pressure portion (2b)    Metal casing (5)    Groove portion (5a)
NOVELTY - An ink-like composition containing an ionomer (a), an ionomer (b) and an electroconductive support which supported a catalyst metal is prepared. The glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) is less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The ink-like composition is coated on a base material sheet (2) and dried to obtain a catalyst layer (1). The catalyst layer is heat-treated. The heat-treated catalyst layer and an electrolytic membrane (3) are thermocompression-bonded to obtain a fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell membrane electrode structure (claimed) used for domestic co-generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of fuel cell membrane electrode structure with catalyst layer having excellent pore capacity and high moisture content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ink-like composition containing an ionomer (a), an ionomer (b) and an electroconductive support which supported a catalyst metal is prepared. The glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) is less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The ink-like composition is coated on a base material sheet and dried to obtain a catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is heat-treated at a temperature which is more than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) and less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b). The heat-treated catalyst layer and an electrolytic membrane are thermocompression-bonded at a temperature which is more than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (a) and less than the glass transition temperature of ionomer (b), to obtain a fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the conceptual diagram explaining the manufacture of the fuel cell membrane electrode structure.    Catalyst layer (1)    Base material sheet (2)    Electrolytic membrane (3)    Laminated material (4)
NOVELTY - The anode electrode (120) and cathode electrode (130) are positioned on both surfaces of electrolytic membrane (110) of membrane-electrode assembly. The transition electric potential range is obtained based on current value obtained by the application of preset voltage to membrane-electrode assembly. The contribution of hydrogen adsorption reaction in the transition electric potential range is computed. The catalyst utilization factor is computed by calculating electric charge of reduction current based on the contribution and cyclic voltammogram.    USE - Performance-evaluation method of electrode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle, cogeneration system and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area of platinum electrode catalyst supported by the electrolytic membrane is determined correctly and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for performance-evaluation apparatus of electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the evaluation apparatus of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Electrolytic membrane (110)    Anode electrode (120)    Cathode electrode (130)    Reference electrode (140)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (10) with anode and cathode, and purge valve (23) provided in the downstream of fuel gas flow piping (25a-25e) which circulates fuel gas to the anode. An air introduction piping (35) circulates air supplied from compressor (31) towards the anode. An air introduction valve (36) is provided in the air introduction piping. The compressor raises the pressure of the fluid and air in respective pipes, and control unit (41) controls the operation of purge valve and air introduction valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, household appliance, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor raises pressure of fluid and air in respective pipes, and control unit controls the operation of purge valve and air exhaust valve. Hence the fuel cell can be initiated stably even during sub-zero temperature.    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 (10)    Purge valve (23)    Fuel gas flow piping (25a-25e)    Compressor (31)    Air introduction piping (35)    Air introduction valve (36)    Control unit (41)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has temperature sensors (73-76) for detecting temperature of fuel cell (10) and drive-system coolant. An electronic control unit (ECU) (71) performs scavenging-air execution determination process when temperature of drive-system coolant is lesser than preset value. The predetermined time drive of drive-system water pump (52) is carried out when temperature of drive-system coolant is lesser than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft or domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air execution determination process can be performed effectively, the durability of the fuel cell system can be improved reliably and the fuel cell system can be operated easily.    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 system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Drive-system water pump (52)    ECU (71)    Temperature sensors (73-76)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging several fuel cells (10) with separators and diffused layers in parallel. Air evacuation is performed with respect to diffused layers along stacking direction of fuel cells using vacuum pump (15). The fuel cells are connected through the pipes of manifold to form a fuel cell stack (100).    USE - Method of forming fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) stack used in motor vehicle and bus. Can also be used in manufacture of direct methanol fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for performing creep removal processing with respect to fuel cells can be reduced. The number of fuel cells used for formation of fuel cell stack is reduced, so that manufacturing cost is reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fixing element (8F)    Fastening element (9H)    Fuel cells (10)    Vacuum pump (15)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode compound material contains negative electrode active material and dispersing agent(s) chosen from organic pigment derivative having basic functional group, anthraquinone derivative having basic functional group, acridone derivative having basic functional group and triazine derivative having basic functional group.    USE - Negative electrode compound material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for motor vehicle and portable electronic device e.g. digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode compound material has excellent storage stability. The aggregation of negative electrode active material in the negative electrode compound material is suppressed effectively. The electrode film formed using negative electrode compound material has excellent uniformity and high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode compound material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the end plates (2,3) at the ends of the fuel cell module (1). The end plate (2) and tension plate (4) are fastened, and the compressive load is applied with respect to the fuel cell (10). The compressive load applied with respect to the fuel cell is measured. Other end plate (3) and tension plate are adhered when compressive load value reaches preset value.    USE - Assembly method of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - End plate and tension plate can be fastened reliably. Disassembling of fuel cell can be performed easily without using a tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view explaining the pressing state of end plate and tension plate, and the application of compressive load.    Fuel cell module (1)    End plates (2,3)    Tension plate (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Slit-shaped receiving section (50)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (10) has an electric power generation element comprising positive and negative electrode elements, accommodated in a case (14). A spacer contact region (14a) is formed opposite to the one side of other storage apparatus, and deformed into convex shape according to the temperature rise of case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery of electrical storage module (claimed) such as secondary battery module mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the spacer contact region is deformed into convex shape according to temperature rise of case, the transmission of heat to other storage apparatus can suppressed reliably, even when the temperature of electrical storage apparatus increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Case (14)    Spacer contact region (14a)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (1) has an electrical storage module (10) that is accommodated in a storage chamber (20a) which is provided in a case (20). The case has a storage chamber (20b) in which electronic device (30) is accommodated. The guide mechanisms (40,41) guide gas to storage chamber (20b) from chamber (20a), after the electronic device is surrounded by liquid (4).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of the gas with respect to the electronic device can be prevented since the gas is guided to the storage chamber after the electronic device is surrounded by liquid, hence malfunction of the electronic device can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Liquid (4)    Electrical storage module (10)    Case (20)    Storage chambers (20a,20b)    Electronic device (30)    Guide mechanisms (40,41)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a case (1) that accommodates electrical storage module (10) containing several electrical storage elements. The case is filled with liquid heat exchange medium (4) for performing heat-exchanging operation between the electrical storage elements. A control mechanism is connected to the case for adjusting the pressure within case. An opening portion (20a) is provided to permit the flow of heat exchange medium between internal pressure adjustment container (30) and case according to the adjustment of pressure.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of sound due to flow of heat exchange medium can be suppressed effectively, as the flow of heat exchange medium between internal pressure adjustment container and case is permitted based on adjustment of pressure within case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Case (1)    Heat exchange medium (4)    Electrical storage module (10)    Opening portion (20a)    Changeable accommodating unit (30)
NOVELTY - The unit battery (1) has an exterior case (14) with a flexible film that accommodates a unit cell. An envelopment element (20) surrounds a portion of outer surface of exterior case. The envelopment element contacts the outer surface of exterior case due to heat generated by unit cell.    USE - Unit battery of assembled battery (claimed) for use as backup power supply in power station and house. Can also be used in motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, electric train and cart.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in unit cell can be efficiently dissipated to the envelopment element. The operability of unit battery is improved. The positioning of several unit batteries during manufacture of assembled battery can be performed easily, so that time required for manufacturing assembled battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of unit battery.    Unit battery (1)    Positive electrode connecting terminal (12)    Negative electrode connecting terminal (13)    Exterior case (14)    Envelopment element (20)
NOVELTY - The device has storage case (300) comprising division accommodating modifier (100) and fuel cell (110), and division (320) accommodating orthogonal converter (210), aqueous-based apparatus, and control apparatus (250). A partition (330) is provided to separate the divisions. The orthogonal converter is provided with heat radiating element (212) that is arranged extending from the division (320) to the division (310) through the opening (332) formed in the partition.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous-based apparatus is prevented from excessive cooling during the partial load and reserve operation. The cost of the fuel cell power generating apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Orthogonal converter (210)    Heat radiating element (212)    Control apparatus (250)    Storage case (300)    Division (310,320)    Partition (330)    Opening (332)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly has a polymer electrolyte membrane (11), a pair of catalyst layer (13) opposing on both sides of membrane, and a pair of gas diffusion layer (14) mutually opposing on both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane and pair of catalyst layer. The membrane electrode assembly has controllable resin permeation regulation portion (15) which is arranged adjacent to outer edge portion of gas diffusion layer, such that resin material does not permeate into gas diffusion layer when portion of resin material is melted and permeated by heating.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for membrane electrode-frame composite used for polyelectrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, distribution electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte fuel cell having the membrane electrode assembly has improved electric power generation efficiency. The permeation of resin material to gas diffusion layer is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode-frame composite; and    (2) polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Electrode layer (12)    Catalyst layer (13)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Controllable resin permeation regulation portion (15)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has a catalyst layer (12) that is laminated on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (11). A gas diffusion layer (20A) is laminated on both sides of membrane electrode assembly. Several pores (21a,22a) are formed in the gas diffusion layer penetrating along layer thickness direction. The flow volume of the gas passing through the pores is adjusted using a flow volume adjustment mechanism comprising a valve.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in fuel cell electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - As flow volume of the gas passing through pores is adjusted using valve, the gas permeability of gas diffusion layer can be changed with sufficient responsiveness even if the power generating mode is changed. Thus electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of polymer electrode fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (20A)    Pores (21a,22a)
NOVELTY - The system has a bypass (13) located between fuel cell (11) and radiator (10) in the circuit (12). A ball valve (21) is provided in junction of bypass and circuit such that quantity of coolant sent to fuel cell from radiator side and quantity of coolant sent to fuel cell from bypass side are adjusted relatively while changing openness of valve structure. A pump (22) is provided between valve and fuel cell. One end of sub-bypass (23) is connected between subradiator (20) and valve, and its other end is connected between pump and fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell cooling system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid pressure drop in the bypass by the rapid output raise of pump can be suppressed and thus pulsation and obstruction of bypass hose like-structure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram illustrating the outline of the structure of the fuel cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Radiator (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Circuit (12)    Bypass (13)    Subradiator (20)    Ball valve (21)    Pump (22)    Sub-bypass (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing baseplate (48) in anvil (60) and barrel press surface portion in crimper (70) for pressing wire barrel portions extended from both sides of baseplate and crushing core line (21). The inclined surfaces (76,78) are formed at both ends of flat surface (77) of intermediate portion of core line in axial direction. The inclined surfaces are inclined downwards from the flat surface. The wire barrel portions are pressed by inclined surfaces of barrel press surface portion prior to flat surface.    USE - Manufacturing method of electric wire with terminal metal fitting (claimed) for battery, inverter and motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inclined surfaces are formed at both ends of flat surface of core line for pressing wire barrel portions, such that the elongation of baseplate is decreased and the elongation of the whole terminal metal fitting is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal mold for terminal crimping; and    (2) terminal metal fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the crimper and anvil.    Core line (21)    Baseplate (48)    Anvil (60)    Crimper (70)    Inclined surfaces (76,78)    Flat surface (77)
NOVELTY - A laminate formed by laminating a catalyst layer (12) on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (11) containing electrolyte resin is molded. A primary resin material is arranged at circumference of laminate, and a membrane electrode assembly (15) is formed. A gas diffusion layer (13) is laminated on both surfaces of assembly, by applying liquid containing alcohol between peripheral portion of assembly and freezing. A polymeric resin is injected into assembly and molded, and a secondary resin material is provided at circumference of assembly to manufacture fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having high durability, reliability and electric power generation efficiency is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model explaining manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (15)    Peripheral portion (15a)    Resin film (21)    Sealing material (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrically conductive film such as carbon film on the surface of a metal foil such as carbon foil in a grid or zigzag form. The thickness of the metal foil is 50 micrometer or less.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery current collector foil for battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrically conductive film is formed on the surface of the metal foil in predetermined pattern, the compressive stress of the electrically conductive film can be relieved and the generation of the wrinkles in the battery current collector foil is prevented. Active material layer is uniformly formed on the surface of the battery current collector foil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery current collector foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of the positive electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A control circuit (7) controls cooling mechanism (4) and cooling state of cooling plate (3). A dew condensation sensor (35) detects dew condensation on cooling plate. The cooling of the cooling plate is stopped, when dew condensation is detected and temperature of battery block (2) is below upper threshold. The cooling of the cooling plate is stopped, when temperature of battery block is below lower threshold, irrespective of dew condensation. The cooling plate is cooled, when temperature of block is below upper threshold and dew condensation is not detected.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control circuit cools the cooling plate when the temperature of battery block is below upper threshold and dew condensation on cooling plate is not detected, adverse effects due to dew condensation is prevented. The cooling plate is cooled to lowest possible temperature with the coolant. Hence, the battery block is cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery block (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Cooling mechanism (4)    Control circuit (7)    Dew condensation sensor (35)
NOVELTY - The battery case structure has an embedding nut (51) consisting of an upper nut (52) having an upper opening (52A) opened upwards, a lower nut (54) containing an open lower end (54A) opened below and an intermediate portion (53) extended between the upper and lower nuts. The narrow portions (55A,55B) are provided between the intermediate portion and the upper and lower nuts. The narrow portions are narrower than the upper and lower nuts and the intermediate portion.    USE - Battery case structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drop of the embedding nut from the battery case is prevented effectively by providing the narrow portions and the rotation of the embedding nut in the battery case is prevented easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and bottom views of the structure of the battery case for electric vehicle.    Embedding nut (51)    Upper nut (52)    Upper opening (52A)    Intermediate portion (53)    Lower nut (54)    Open lower end (54A)    Narrow portions (55A,55B)
NOVELTY - A motor core has multilayer die material including surface layer portion and inner layer portion. The surface layer portion contains steel plate including silicon (4-7 %mass), aluminum (3 %mass or less) and remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. The inner layer portion contains steel plate including silicon (4 %mass), aluminum (3 %mass or less) and remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. The ratio of the thickness of surface-layer portion with respect to the total thickness of multilayer die material is 0.1-0.7.    USE - Motor core used for domestic air-conditioner compressor motor, drive motor for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and high-frequency rotary machine of high-speed generator.    ADVANTAGE - The motor core has excellent core-loss characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor core material.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device consists of a positive electrode and a negative electrode interposed by a separator and immersed in an electrolyte solution, accommodated in an airtight container. An alkali metal (12) immersed in the electrolyte solution is electrically connected to the negative electrode, and is pre-doped. The ratio of exposure surface area (cm2) of the alkali metal contacting the electrolyte solution with respect to the volume (cm3) is 18 or more, preferably 50 or more. The alkali metal is lithium metal.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor and lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power windows of motor vehicles, stereos, vehicle-mounted power supplies, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device prevents protraction of pre-dope time of alkali metal with respect to the negative electrode. Delay of dissolution of alkali metal is prevented, as the area/volume ratio is set to preset value. The electric potential is lowered and cell operating voltage is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the negative electrode.    Negative-electrode collector (10)    Tab (10a)    Negative-electrode active-material layer (11)    Alkali metal (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (FU) contains fuel cell (FC) connected to hydrogen tank (38). The electric power is supplied from FU including capacitor (40) to propulsion motor (26). The refueling operation is performed when detected capacitor voltage is less than preset value. The mean power is computed by FU controller (44) based on capacitor voltage and measured electric current. The time for lowering the capacitor voltage is determined based on residual amount of hydrogen. The emergency electric power generation control is performed by detecting non-loaded state.    USE - Vehicle such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since emergency electric power generation control is performed when capacitor voltage detected based on residual amount of hydrogen is increased at non-loaded state, the capacitor voltage can be decreased appropriately during non-loaded state by reliable operation of the FU controller. The normal electric power generation control is performed during loaded condition of vehicle. The refueling operation can be performed appropriately by the driver of vehicle when residual amount of hydrogen in hydrogen tank is decreased. The faulty condition of the vehicle can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the vehicle and electric circuit diagram of the FU installed in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Propulsion motor (26)    Hydrogen tank (38)    Capacitor (40)    Voltmeter (42)    FU controller (44)    Fuel cell (FC)    Fuel cell unit (FU)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power drive unit (PDU) case (12) that accommodates inverters (14,18) for drive motors of vehicle and compressor and smoothing capacitor (23). A penetration portion (47) penetrates an intermediate wall (38) for dividing the case into lower region (36) and upper region (37). The smoothing capacitor is crossed between the upper region and lower region through the penetration portion, while arranging the inverters in the lower region and upper region.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the PDU case can be reduced and degree of freedom for arranging the motor can be improved, since the smoothing capacitor is crossed between the upper region and lower region through the penetration portion. Since the distance between the inverter and drive motor of vehicle becomes short, the wiring connected between the inverter and drive motor of vehicle can be reduced, so that generation of noise can be suppressed and power efficiency can be improved. The cooling efficiency of the PDU case can be improved, by arranging a cooling unit in the PDU case. The number of components used in the PDU case can be reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the PDU case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PDU case (12)    Inverters (14,18)    Smoothing capacitor (23)    Lower region (36)    Upper region (37)    Intermediate wall (38)    Penetration portion (47)
NOVELTY - A load sensor (43) attached to the driver seat (201) detects whether the driver seat is occupied, and transmits detection result to the vehicle controller (27). The vehicle controller transmits the received information to the fuel cell unit controller (44). The fuel cell unit controller controls the fuel cell system (37) to perform micro electric power generation in the non-boarding state of the vehicle, based on the received information.    USE - Fuel cell mounted vehicle e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The non-boarding state of the fuel cell mounted vehicle can be detected reliably, and the performance degradation of the fuel cell stack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and an electrical block diagram of the forklift truck. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle controller (27)    Fuel cell system (37)    Load sensor (43)    Fuel cell unit controller (44)    Driver seat (201)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an oxygen electrode side electric power feeding unit (15) and hydrogen electrode side electric power feeding unit (17) that are clamped between a membrane electrode assembly (13). The oxygen and hydrogen electrode side separators (19,21) are placed above respective electric power feeding units. A rubber plate (23) is provided to seal the peripheral portions of the electric power feeding units and membrane electrode assembly. The spring rigidity of rubber plate is larger than that of electric power feeding units.    USE - Solid polymer type water-electrolysis apparatus for use in generation of oxygen gas and hydrogen gas for solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since spring rigidity of rubber plate is larger than that of electric power feeding units, the assembly operation of water electrolysis cell and water-electrolysis cell stack can be made simple, so that the assembly operation can be performed in a short time at low cost. The influence of change of rubber plate during high-temperature environment can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the water-electrolysis apparatus.    Membrane electrode assembly (13)    Oxygen electrode side electric power feeding unit (15)    Hydrogen electrode side electric power feeding unit (17)    Oxygen electrode side separator (19)    Hydrogen electrode side separator (21)    Rubber plate (23)
NOVELTY - The cell has a separator (24) provided between multiple fuel cell stacks (20), and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (22) installed on a chilled water tank. A chiller absorbs heat generated in the fuel cell stack. A pump is formed in upper and lower parts of the separator. A cooling water manifold (72) is provided with a cooling water channel (74). A heat exchanger is installed on a cooling water pipeline (70) passed through a cooling water channel, where the heat exchanger delivers the heat from the cooling water channel.    USE - Fuel cell for changing chemical energy into power.    ADVANTAGE - The cell prevents the cooling water flowing into inner side of the fuel cell stack. The cell has simple configuration, small size, low manufacturing cost, and low maintenance cost. The cell reduces the power consumption of the pump, and saves the operating cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stacks (20)    Membrane electrode assembly (22)    Separator (24)    Cooling water pipeline (70)    Cooling water manifold (72)    Cooling water channel (74)
NOVELTY - The process of regenerating a polymer constituted of a carbon structure and their chains terminated by sulfonic acid groups, comprises treating the polymer by an agent containing a catalyst for the hydrolysis of sulfonic anhydrides. The agent containing the catalyst is an acid solution or a base solution, and a saturated acid vapor or base vapor.    USE - The process is useful for regenerating a polymer constituted of a carbon structure and their chains terminated by sulfonic acid groups for operating a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful in automotive field.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of reliably and economically regenerating a polymer without any environmental impact thus efficiently and rapidly operating a fuel cell with high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process to conduct the operation of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a reaction for forming sulfonic anhydride and an inverse reaction relative to their hydrolysis (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a capacitor part with a variable capacitance in parallel with a battery cell, and charging the capacitor part. Capacitance of a capacitor part is changed into a capacitance smaller than another capacitance. The battery cell connected in ground potential is identified by comparing a measurement result of voltage about each capacitance. Ground fault is determined when the battery cell is not connected in a battery cell unit.    USE - Method for detecting ground fault of a battery cell unit that is utilized in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ground fault is determined when the battery cell is not connected in the battery cell unit, thus detecting the ground fault in the battery cell unit reliably while eliminating the need to integrate the sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an earth detector comprising a change unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the steps involved in a ground fault detection process performed by a CPU.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a voltmeter (16) to detect voltage of assembled battery (10) and acquires differential voltage of detected voltage and reference voltage. Analysis unit (11) computes area ratio of area of current waveform area and voltage waveform area, and computes difference of area ratios calculated at corresponding timings, so as to determine the battery quality.    USE - Battery state measuring apparatus for measuring state of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use as power supply of portable PC, electronic device e.g. mobile phone, and hybrid/electric vehicle. Can also be used for measuring state of nickel-hydrogen battery and lead battery.    ADVANTAGE - The change of area ratio can be stabilized and battery quality can be determined with high precision, thus inspection precision of battery state can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery state measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery state measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Analysis unit (11)    Ammeter (15)    Voltmeter (16)    Battery state measuring apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A voltage detecting unit maintains the detection input node at standard electric potential and an initial detection signal generation unit generates voltage detection signal (S20) based on composite current. A control unit controls a switch unit to connect voltage input node (NC) and detection input node (NA,NB) in different connection patterns having different polarities. A final detection signal generation unit generates voltage detection signal based on difference of detection signals detected by initial detection unit at different connection patterns.    USE - Apparatus for detecting voltage in cell of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage can be detected accurately with high precision based on detection signals detected at different connection patterns without acquiring intrinsic correction constant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagrams of voltage detection apparatus at the time of connecting voltage input node and detection input node in different connection patterns.    Operational amplifiers (A1,A2)    Detection input node (NA,NB)    Voltage input node (NC)    Input resistor (RI)    Voltage detection signal (S20)    Switches (SA,SB)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a set of lithium rechargeable battery cells arranged in a module housing (2), and a monitoring circuit monitoring the battery cells. The battery cells face each other, and are arranged at a front side for forming of a cell row and produce electrically conductive connection to each other in an attachment area. The battery cells are tensioned with one another by a clamping device with a pressing plate in longitudinal direction of the cell row under deformation of a contact bridge, where the bridge is connected with the monitoring circuit as a potential point of the cell row.    USE - Rechargeable battery module for use as a power source in a hand-held tool e.g. screwdriver and drilling machine, and as a battery of a hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are tensioned with one another by the clamping device in the longitudinal direction of the cell row under deformation of the contact bridge, thus ensuring safe and mechanically chargeable contacting of the battery cells. The contact bridge is connected with the monitoring circuit as potential point of the cell row, so that the monitoring circuit can determine and monitor the cell voltage of each individual cell section blocked in the module, thus providing a large monitoring depth, and hence providing reliable information about the electrical condition of the cell section. The battery cells are made of lithium, so that the module can be manufactured economically with small size and high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for a set of rechargeable battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a rechargeable battery module.    Rechargeable battery module (1)    Module housing (2)    Cover (5)    Cylinder tubes (7-9)    Sealing edge (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting temperature of an ejection opening of coating liquid i.e. catalyst ink, by a temperature detection part i.e. temperature sensor (126). Coating liquid is discharged toward a workpiece (W) by opening and closing the ejection opening by a front-end part of a needle valve. A discharge pressure supply part i.e. supply apparatus (160), and an actuator part i.e. drive mechanism (140) are controlled based on relationship between discharge amount of the coating liquid and the ejection-opening temperature to manage the discharge amount of the coating liquid.    USE - Spray coating method for discharging coating liquid i.e. catalyst ink, on a workpiece i.e. electrolytic membrane, of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively manages the discharge amount of the coating liquid by adjusting ejection-opening temperature, favorably controls thickness of the coating film, and prevents influence of frictional heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a spraying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a spraying apparatus.    Workpiece (W)    Spraying apparatus (100)    Temperature sensor (126)    Drive mechanism (140)    Supply apparatus (160)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (20) heat-exchanges the air discharged from vehicle compartment (102) and collects the heat of the air. A drain pipe (30) discharges the condensed water generated in the heat exchanger. An off-gas pipe (42) discharges the off-gas discharged from drive source of vehicle. The drain pipe (32) is located in the off-gas pipe such that the heat from discharged off-gas is transmitted to the drain pipe.    USE - Air conditioning system for fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Freezing of condensed water discharged through drain pipe can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional side view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Blower (13)    Heat exchanger (20)    Drain pipes (30,32)    Off-gas pipe (42)    Vehicle compartment (102)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has the left-right front pillars and left-right rear pillars (23,24) that are arranged in the front and rear sides of a vehicle main structure. A cylindrical hydrogen tank (33) which stores the hydrogen, is arranged adjacent to the rear side pillars. A hydrogen piping (34) made of steel is arranged penetrating a piping introduction hole (35) and passes along a hollow region (26) formed in the rear pillar. The piping is drawn out from the rear pillars to connect the hydrogen tank and a fuel cell provided in a fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell type forklift truck. Can also be used in fuel cell type passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of hydrogen from the hydrogen piping is avoided even if the hydrogen tank is arranged beside a vehicle main structure, since the hydrogen piping which connects the hydrogen tank and the fuel cell is passed along the hollow region formed in rear pillar by penetrating through the piping introduction hole. Hence the pillar protects the piping when the other vehicle or an obstruction contacts the fuel cell vehicle, so as to avoid the damage to the piping. Since the hydrogen is directly supplied through the hydrogen piping from the hydrogen tank to the fuel cell, the supply system is made simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory and enlarged views of fuel cell type forklift truck. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Forklift truck (11)    Left-right rear pillars (23,24)    Hollow region (26)    Cylindrical hydrogen tank (33)    Hydrogen piping (34)    Piping introduction hole (35)
NOVELTY - A noble metal plated layer (2)is formed on a surface of a titanium material (1), and dried by microwave heating or laser heating.    USE - Manufacture of titanium material used for separator for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The titanium material provides separator having excellent corrosion resistance and low contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacturing method of the titanium material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Titanium material (1)    Noble metal plated layer (2)
NOVELTY - The lining (3) is provided with a recess (4) for an object (2) particularly a battery. Multiple segments are provided in an area adjacent to the recess. The size of the recess is adapted in different sizes of the object included in the spare wheel recess (1).    USE - Lining for a spare wheel recess in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the recess is adapted in different sizes of the object included in the spare wheel recess, and thus enables to provide a lining with which different sizes of objects are retained in the spare wheel in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a spare wheel of a motor vehicle.    Spare wheel recess (1)    Object (2)    Lining (3)    Recess (4)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a detection part provided with an activator layer (1) that is bonded on a thermoelectric film (2) via heat conductive glue. The thermoelectric film is sputtered on a glass or quartz substrate (3), and a signal disposal part is equipped with a multiplication circuit module (6) and connected to a number value display board via an alarm (8). A part of a signal of the multiplication circuit module induced in a positive pole is provided to a cation (4b) on the film via a lead (5). The part of the signal of the circuit module induced in a minus pole is provided to a cathode (4a).    USE - Hydrogen sensor for bismuth0.5antimony1.5tellurium3 thermoelectric film. Uses include but are not limited to a fuel cell car, a micro aircraft, a deep sea device and a hydrogen charged station.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor adopts radio frequency (RF) magnetic controlled sputtering technology to prepare the bismuth0.5antimony1.5tellurium3 thermoelectric film with high Seebeck modulus. The sensor has high sensitivity and better selection of hydrogen, and reduces frame low energy cost and working temperature. The sensor is involved in hydrogen production, storage and carrying of hydrogen, thus realizing real-time monitoring of hydrogen concentration and dangerous alarm, and guaranteeing safety of hydrogen energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block view of a thermoelectric film hydrogen sensor.    Activator layer (1)    Thermoelectric film (2)    Glass or quartz substrate (3)    Cathode (4a)    Cation (4b)    Lead (5)    Multiplication circuit module (6)    Alarm (8)
NOVELTY - An output shaft (4) is arranged parallel to input shaft (3) connected to engine. An input disc (15) and output disc (16) are installed on input and output shafts respectively. A pair of pressure rollers (17) is arranged between input disc and output disc. The pressure rollers sandwich the side faces of input and output discs within the disc overlapping area, while applying contact pressure from disc faces at the position corresponding to required transmission ratio. A torque transmission contacting portion is formed by elastic deformation of input and output discs.    USE - Transmission such as multi-disc type multistage transmission for automatic transmission system of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell powered vehicle. Can also be used in construction machine and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components required for transmission is reduced, so that manufacturing cost and weight of transmission are minimized. The degree of freedom of transmission-ratio setting is improved. The number of input discs and output discs can be changed according to the torque capacity of transmission. Undesired spin loss in the torque transmitted by transmission can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the multi-disc type multistage transmission.    Input shaft (3)    Output shaft (4)    Input disc (15)    Output disc (16)    Pressure rollers (17)
NOVELTY - A rotation restricting element (40) has a main portion (41) for restricting mounting angle of battery terminal (20) with respect to battery post by contacting battery and battery terminal connected to the battery post. A press-fitting portion (42) is formed integral to the main portion and adapted to fix the rotation restricting element with the battery terminal by being press-fitted into an opening formed in bolt holding portion (22).    USE - Battery terminal unit for automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting angle of the battery terminal with respect to stud bolt can be restricted efficiently and the detachment of rotation restriction element from the battery terminal can be prevented effectively at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of mounting battery terminal unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating assembly state of terminal fitting with respect to battery terminal.    Battery terminal (20)    Bolt holding portion (22)    Rotation restriction element (40)    Main portion (41)    Press-fitting portion (42)
NOVELTY - A graphical display system has display device formed in communication state with processor, receiving one or more display signals viewable as an image icon. The processor is connected to the signal producing device and memory. The signal producing device generates the data, while the memory permanently stores the axle configuration data.    USE - Graphical display system of a hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle e.g. bus, passenger car, marine vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Informations regarding vehicle attributes are reliably provided to the motorist.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a display method of the axle configuration of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic drawing of the graphical display system of a vehicle.    Exemplary graphical display output (300)    Engine icon (310)    Battery icon (314)    Energy storage device power flow indicator (326)    Bar graph (360,370)
NOVELTY - The device has a controller area network (CAN) general lines circuit connected with a frequency conversion driving device that is connected with a controlling terminal of a frequency conversion traction motor by a three phase cable. A power source storing apparatus is connected with the frequency conversion driving device by a direct current generator. The frequency conversion driving device is coupled with the frequency conversion traction motor by a signal line, and a controller local area network general lines circuit is connected with a displayer i.e. intelligent screen.    USE - Power system controlling device for use in an environment-protecting mixture electric energy super capacitor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an auto, a wrecker, a bus and an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes the moving control of vehicle. The vehicle avoids gas emission and pollution, and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system controlling device.
NOVELTY - The device has a top layer firmly connected to a frame body, and two front and back corner lamps installed on front and back ends. A gear rack and a guide rail are respectively installed on a solar energy battery plate side wall on extension layers. A vehicle control system automatically controls the extension layers, and a drive electric engine of each extension layer is orderly connected with a coupler and the gear rack, where the drive electric engine of each extension layer is installed with a side cap. A gear is engaged with the gear rack.    USE - Laminated automatic extension device for a solar energy battery plate in a vehicle i.e. electric motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The extension layer is supported by a rolling shaft bearing, and the device reduces friction coefficient and amount of needed power. The extension layer can be extended from front to back and right to left, and extension volume of the extension layer is controllable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a laminated automatic extension device.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a wheel plate connected with a small wheel, and a flywheel connected with a big wheel. A fuel cell clamp is installed below a main beam or below a three-phase beam and a folded frame. A battery pile of a fuel cell (5), a fuel box and a controller are installed in the cell clamp, where the fuel cell is connected with a hub electromotor (4.1) through the controller. A five-phase piece is placed in the middle part of the main beam.    USE - Mini-type folded fuel cell electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the fuel cell in the bicycle avoids pollution and discharge of toxic gas. The bicycle has high energy transferring rate and saves energy. The bicycle is small in size and convenient to use, so that the bicycle can be carried easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mini-type folded fuel cell electric bicycle.    Speed-up wheel (2)    Flex handle (3)    Hub electromotor (4.1)    Fuel cell (5)    Flex pedal (6)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (10a) comprises circumferential walls (211a, 211b); bottom wall having outlet extending through bottom wall (211d); evaporation chamber (212a) for receiving a liquid-phase fluid (16) and defined by circumferential wall and bottom wall; and barrier extending out from bottom wall and into evaporation chamber and for blocking liquid-phase fluid from being discharged through outlet while allowing gas-phase fluid to be discharged through the outlet.    USE - Evaporator for fuel reformer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator is capable of reducing (or preventing) discharge of liquid-phase fluid, uniformly controlling discharge amount of gas-phase fluid, and/or being formed in a small size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel reformer comprising reforming reactor, the evaporator (10a), and heat source stacked between evaporator and reforming reactor and for supplying heat to both evaporator and reforming reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional schematic view showing an evaporator.    Evaporator (10a)    Liquid-phase fluid (16)    Circumferential walls (211a, 211b)    Bottom wall (211d)    Evaporation chamber (212a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar panel (7) installed in a body (1). An aerogenerator assembly (2) and a skid dynamotor (3) are placed through a dynamotor adjustor (5) and an accumulator battery (4) by a lead. An installing electric machine driver is placed in an axis end of the skid dynamotor. A main driver is provided on a final drive shaft, and a passive part of a clutch is equipped with the main driver. An active part of the clutch is provided with the final drive shaft, and an end of an interlocking control pole of a skid control system is connected with the active part of the clutch.    USE - Multi-energy electrification vehicle i.e. bus (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has simple structure, low manufacturing cost and better capability, and avoids causing pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a multi-energy electrification vehicle.    Body (1)    Aerogenerator assembly (2)    Skid dynamotor (3)    Accumulator battery (4)    Dynamotor adjustor (5)    Solar panel (7)
NOVELTY - The car has a triangular rear car frame (2) immovably fixed on a direct current (DC) generator (4), and a chain wheel (1) provided on middle of the car frame. The chain wheel is connected through a chain to drive with a rear flywheel, and a friction wheel of the generator contacts with a friction wheel of a tire (5). Two transmission lead wires (6) are provided in electric connection with a motor (7) on middle of the rear car frame. An end of an elastic shaft (3) is hinged with convex point of the rear car frame.    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure and easy to use. The motor drives the car to move in forward direction when stepping the pedal, so that the car provides bicycle riding feeling and has large application value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor car.    Chain wheel (1)    Triangular rear car frame (2)    Elastic shaft (3)    Direct current generator (4)    Tire (5)    Transmission lead wires (6)    Motor (7)
NOVELTY - The method for operating a system made of an electrical load and a fuel cell arrangement, by which electrical power for the load is provided and which is characterized by an output current representing the provided power and by an output voltage representing the provided power and an associated operating point, comprises determining a dynamic power characteristic value using an active variation of a voltage or current prescribed by the electrical load, and determining and setting the operating point of the fuel cell arrangement on the characteristic value.    USE - Method for operating a system made of an electrical load and a fuel cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of simply, economically, optimally, safely and rapidly operating the system with high reliability, high performance and less power requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for operating a system made of an electrical load and a fuel cell arrangement, by which electrical power for the load is provided and which is characterized by an output current representing the provided power and by an output voltage representing the provided power and an associated operating point, comprises determining a dynamic power characteristic value using an active variation of a voltage or current prescribed by the electrical load, and determining and setting the operating point of the fuel cell arrangement on the characteristic value, where the voltage is periodically varied and the amplitude of the alternating element (dUa(t)) of the voltage is varied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic representation of a controlling- and/or regulating process for a system with a fuel cell arrangement and an electrical load.    Air (A)    Fuel cell system (B)    Vehicle electrical system (C)    Regulator. (D)
NOVELTY - The pack has an insulating plate accommodating multiple cells, where the cells are enumerated in a row. A radiator delivers heat generated from the cells to cooling gas that is passed through cell intervals. An insulator insulates inter-regions divided among sites of the cells. The cells are positioned parallel to the insulating plate.    USE - Battery pack for use in a vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile communication terminal and a portable electronic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating plate is arranged with specific thickness having tolerance about vibration or impact, and does not obstruct the flow of the cooling gas. The pack prevents the diffusion of current flowing out from the damaged cells to the radiator, thus ensuring high safety. The isolation function of the insulating plate and the cooling efficiency of the pack are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a floor kick-up part formed on a connection part, and a center floor (112) and a rear floor (114) connected to an upper side of the connection part. A hydrogen tank is mounted on the connection part. A part forming part (120) is formed on the center floor between a chassis frame (100) and a car body for turning the hydrogen tank to the rear floor. A body mounting bracket (119) is mounted on the forming part. A center floor rear cross member (113) receives load at a lower part of the kick-up part. The bracket is equipped in an inner side of the cross member.    USE - Floor unit structure for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure secures the chassis hardness and maximum passenger space by forming the part forming part for turning the hydrogen tank, and reducing height of the kick-up part. The structure realizes the load dispersion in longitudinal and traverse directions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a floor unit structure for a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Chassis frame (100)    Center floor (112)    Center floor rear cross member (113)    Rear floor (114)    Body mounting bracket (119)    Part forming part (120)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple flake-type battery cells laminated with each other. Heat-sinking members are made of metal plate and extended in outermost battery cells. A side terminal is interposed between the inner side battery cells and positioned in two sides of a flake-type battery cell. One of the heat-sinking members is not overlapped with another heat-sinking member. An insulating member is mounted between an interface and the heat-sinking members of the outermost battery cells.    USE - Battery module for use in a medium-to-large-sized battery pack of an electromobile, hybrid electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module has simple structure, reduces temperature deflection, controls coolant flow, improves thermal performance, extends service life, avoids degradation, and provides safety to a user.    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 side view of a battery module.
NOVELTY - A batter pack (1) has a secondary battery (2), a molded component (11) for accommodating secondary battery, and a foamable layer (12). The foamable layer is provided between secondary battery and inner surface of the molded component, and foamed at predetermined temperature to form a foaming heat insulating layer.    USE - Battery pack is used for notebook computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The batter pack has high energy density and favorable heat insulation property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Molded component (11)    Foamable layer (12)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (1) has a secondary battery (2), a molded component (11) for accommodating secondary battery, a temperature raise suppression layer (13) provided between battery and inner surface of molded component, and a block layer (12) provided between battery and suppression layer. The suppression layer (13) suppresses temperature raise in outer surface molded component. The block layer carries out blocking of material leakage from secondary battery.    USE - Battery pack is used for notebook computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has high energy density and favorable heat insulation property. The content is prevented from leakage from battery pack, when abnormal state at which melted content is leaked from secondary battery occurs, and temperature raise in surface of battery pack is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Molded component (11)    Block layer (12)    Temperature raise suppression layer (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow volume limiting element (15) for limiting flow volume of hydrogen through bypass flow channel (L2). The supply of oxygen to oxidizing agent electrode is blocked during oxygen consumption control. A control unit (30) controls intermediate pressure hydrogen valve (13) and hydrogen pressure adjustment valve (14) to closed state to hold hydrogen in flow channel. The predetermined amount of hydrogen held in hydrogen supply flow channel (L1) between the valves is supplied to fuel pole side of fuel cell stack (1) during system non-operation period.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation upon start and degradation during non-use period are suppressed with preferable balance and the generation of hydrogen peroxide is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Intermediate pressure hydrogen valve (13)    Hydrogen pressure adjustment valve (14)    Flow volume limiting element (15)    Control unit (30)    Hydrogen supply flow channel (L1)    Bypass flow channel (L2)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical equipment section (92) and a fluid supply section (90b) both having inlet ports (112,114) for intake of oxidant gas from exterior of case (26). A pair internal dividing walls (118, 120) are formed in equipment section and fluid supply section to generate bypass path for blocking flow of oxidant gas from the inlet ports. The distance between wall (86a) for partitioning equipment section, and wall surface of dividing wall is less than the distance between wall (102d) formed on equipment section, and wall surface of dividing wall.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warmed oxidized agent gas can be supplied to the fuel cell module efficiently so as to suppress high temperature in the apparatus and the operation efficiency of the fuel cell module can be improved. Heat radiation of the fuel cell system can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fuel cell system.    Case (26)    Walls (86a,102d)    Fluid supply section (90b)    Electrical equipment section (92)    Inlet ports (112,114)    Internal dividing walls (118,120)
NOVELTY - The battery arrangement (1) has battery cell packs (2,3) arranged in a common battery housing (4), which has an opening (5) for supplying cooling air and an opening (6) for discharging heated air. The battery cell packs are arranged one above the other and delimit a tunnel (7) is positioned between the cell packs in height direction. The openings are arranged at the same level as the tunnel and the tunnel is closed at a side facing one of the openings so that air flowing between the openings is channeled through or around the battery cell packs.    USE - Battery arrangement for hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery arrangement enables uniform and effective cooling of the individual battery cell packs through the openings provided in common battery housing while reducing installation space requirement of the battery arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery arrangement.    Battery arrangement (1)    Battery cell packs (2,3)    Common battery housing (4)    Openings (5,6)    Tunnel (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a reinforcing layer (16) enveloping a portion of an outer surface (13) of a storage array structure (12) for providing reinforcing strength. An interface coupler (15) is mounted on the reinforcing layer at a neck portion (121) of the storage array structure, where a gas storage portion (122) is tapered into the neck portion at an end of the structure. The interface coupler couples a set of tubular chambers (14) of the storage array structure to a gas pipe (17) through which gas is supplied to the tubular chambers or discharged from the tubular chambers.    USE - Apparatus for storing gas i.e. compressed hydrogen gas, in a fuel cell of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus includes a safety valve that is coupled to the tubular chambers, where the valve automatically opens when pressure in the chambers reaches a dangerous level, thus improving safety of the apparatus. The apparatus is manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner. The apparatus can be operated with minimal loss of energy and gas. The apparatus is easily and efficiently fabricated and marketed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage array structure includes a set of closely packed hollow microtubes that are made from materials selected from magnesium aluminum silicon, fused quartz and polymers. The reinforcing layer is made of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a gas storage apparatus.    Gas storage apparatus (10)    Storage array structure (12)    Outer surface (13)    Tubular chambers (14)    Interface coupler (15)    Reinforcing layer (16)    Gas pipe (17)    Neck portion (121)    Gas storage portion (122)
NOVELTY - A cathode material is prepared by providing a mixture with lithium compound(s), iron compound(s), phosphorus compound(s) and a first carbon additive; heating the mixture to a first temperature; providing a second carbon additive to the mixture, where the two carbon additives are benzene naphthalene phenanthrene copolymer; and heating the mixture to a second temperature.    USE - Method of preparing a cathode material for lithium secondary batteries used in electrical vehicles and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The method can provide cathode material having superior particle homogeneity and high electrical capacity especially during high electrical discharges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing a cathode material comprises:    (A) providing a mixture with lithium compound(s), iron compound(s), phosphorus compound(s) and a first carbon additive;    (B) heating the mixture to a first temperature;    (C) providing a second carbon additive to the mixture, where the two carbon additives are benzene naphthalene phenanthrene copolymer, benzene phenanthrene binary copolymer, benzene anthracene binary copolymer, poly benzene, soluble starch, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene, polypropylene amide, sucrose, glucose, urea, phenolic resin, furfural resin, ureaformaldehyde resin, epoxy resin, graphite or acetylene black; and    (D) heating the mixture to a second temperature.
NOVELTY - The generator-motor has a rotor (211) and a stator (201) that has several radial segmented plates (204). Several linear motion controllers (219) are positioned in a central location on a surface of the plates so as to convert the electricity into a streamable power flow using a seed coil, a transfer bar, a secondary coil, a regulator, and a capacitor. A wire (218) is arranged to connect linear motion controller to an output/input device. The power generation is switched off by deactivate spinning of rotor using a slip ring that is operated by controller.    USE - Generator-motor e.g. switched reluctance motor (claimed) used in electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation is switched off easily by deactivate spinning of rotor using slip ring so that efficiency of the generator-motor is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for switched reluctance motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the generator-motor.    Stator (201)    Plate (204)    Rotor (211)    Wire (218)    Linear motion controller (219)
NOVELTY - The system has generators mounted on crossbar of roof carrier. The electric power is generated by the generator when fan blade placed on the rotor shaft or hub of generator is rotated by the wind force. The connector is attached to wire harness provided along the base of crossbar.    USE - Wind power generation system used as charging or recharging system for battery such as lithium battery, etc., of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Batteries can be charged or recharged effectively while vehicle is in movement state or parking state. Protective cover is provided to prevent the penetration of foreign materials into the fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power generation system installed in roof of vehicle.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger comprises pair of concentric tubes defining first flow path between tubes, second flow path being defined by one of inner pair of tubes and outer one of pair of tubes; sleeve located between concentric tubes along first flow path; fin structure supported between sleeve and one of pair of concentric tubes along first flow path where fin structure, sleeve and one of tube pair define a heat transfer portion of first flow path; and elastic element positioned between sleeve and other tube pair and sealing bypass around heat transferring portion of first flow path.    USE - A heat exchanger for a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger is a recuperative heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic partial sectional view of a heat exchanger.    Intermediate cylinder (2)    Second heat transfer surface enhancement features (3-4)    Wrap (5)    Compliant spring member (6)    Slits (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode (12) comprising a cathode catalyst layer (18) in contact with an electrolyte membrane (10), and a cathode diffusion layer (19) in contact with a cathode-side separator (15). The cathode catalyst layer includes a cathode catalyst and a polymer electrolyte, where amount of the polymer electrolyte contained in a portion of the cathode catalyst layer facing an upstream portion of a fuel flow channel (20) is smaller than that contained in a portion of the cathode catalyst layer facing a downstream portion of the fuel flow channel.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell for use as a power source for portable, small- sized electronic device e.g. cell phone, notebook personal computer, and digital still camera. Can also be used for an electric scooter and an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cell directly utilizes the fuel without reforming the fuel into hydrogen. The cell has excellent power generation performance and durability due to optimization of weight of the polymer electrolyte in the cathode catalyst layer and weight ratio of the polymer electrolyte to the conductive carbon particles, so as to decrease the pore volume of the cathode catalyst layer due to swelling of the polymer electrolyte while ensuring proton conductivity, and to provide a catalyst layer with a small cathode over voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a structure of a unit cell included in a direct oxidation fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (10)    Cathode (12)    Cathode-side separator (15)    Cathode catalyst layer (18)    Cathode diffusion layer (19)    Fuel flow channel (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly (12) has a subgasket (62) positioned adjacent an electrolyte membrane (60), where thickness (76) of a relief contact edge (82) of the subgasket is smaller than thickness (78) of remainder of the subgasket. A gas-permeable diffusion media (34) is positioned such that a portion of the media is adjacent the electrolyte membrane and another portion of the media adjacent a portion of the relief contact edge of the subgasket. The subgasket is formed from a polymeric film through thermoforming, laser ablation or lamination.    USE - Unitized electrode assembly for a fuel cell that is utilized as a power source in a vehicle, as a stationary electric power plant in a building and residences, and as portable power in a video camera and computer for charging a battery and providing power to an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The subgasket provides protection against effects of membrane expansion, prolongs an operating life of the unitized electrode assembly (UEA), and reduces membrane shearing during UEA compression.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary side, cross-sectional view of a unitized electrode assembly.    Unitized electrode assembly (12)    Nonconductive sealing portions (32)    Gas-permeable diffusion media (34)    Electrolyte membrane (60)    Subgasket (62)    Thicknesses (76, 78)    Transition length (80)    Relief contact edge (82)
NOVELTY - Continuous production of a catalyst comprising an alloy of a platinum-group metal (M1) and a platinum-group or transition metal (M2) comprises mixing an M1-containing catalyst with a thermally decomposable compound of M2 and heating the resulting precursor in a continuously operating furnace.    USE - The catalyst is useful as a cathodic catalyst in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Catalysts with a reproducible nanoparticle size and size distribution can be produced continuously.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains mixture of 10-900 parts weight of primary lithium composite metal oxide powder and 100 parts weight of secondary lithium composite metal oxide powder. The primary lithium composite metal oxide powder has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 3-30 m2/g. The secondary lithium composite metal oxide powder has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 0.1-2 m2/g.    USE - Active material is used for electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicles and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the electrode active material has high output characteristics, rate characteristics and discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a noise level prevailing in a passenger compartment of an electric traction vehicle with respect to a variable, where the variable is selected from a load (19) of a heat engine, speed (17) of the engine, speed (18) of an air conditioning pulser and speed (16) of the vehicle. Circulation flow (20) of heat transfer fluid is determined with respect to a temperature (13) of a power supply battery, a temperature (11) of the fluid at an input of the battery and the determined noise level.    USE - Method for controlling a thermoregulation device (claimed) of a power supply battery of an electric traction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circulation flow of the heat transfer fluid is determined with respect to the temperature of the power supply battery, the temperature of the fluid at the input of the battery and the determined noise level, thus ensuring active management of cooling of the battery, and hence reducing energy consumption, increasing lifetime of the battery, ensuring anticipation of high solicitations to preserve availability of the battery, and ensuring favored exploitation of the battery during difficult climatic conditions, and ensuring effective cooling of the power supply battery when the vehicle runs or is at rest while conserving passengers from acoustic nuisance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram illustrating a method for controlling a thermoregulation device of a power supply battery of an electric traction vehicle.    Heat transfer fluid temperature (11)    Power supply battery temperature (13)    Vehicle speed (16)    Heat engine speed (17)    Air conditioning pulser speed (18)    Load (19)    Circulation flow (20)
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide absorption cell (2a) has sodium hydroxide aqueous solution with which carbon dioxide collected in air is reacted. The photolysis of water passing through a selective permeable film (2c) such as carbon dioxide permeable film attached to upper portion of absorption cell is performed, to generate electric power and to discharge oxygen in air.    USE - Solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The problems related to the generation of global warming are solved easily, while promoting purification of air by the discharge of oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon dioxide absorption cell (2a)    Selective permeable film (2c)    Condensing board (2d)    Negative electrode (5a)    Positive electrode (5b)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a housing (11) provided with a gas detection chamber (11a). A gas detecting part (14) is arranged in an interior of the gas detection chamber. A gas-separation permeable film (16) is provided in the gas detection chamber, so that the gas detecting part is covered. A support body (17) is provided with a cavity part (17a) that covers the gas-separation permeable film, and multiple ventilation holes (18) are formed in the cavity part. A moisture-content removal layer (19) is formed in the ventilation holes. Inert gas (21) is filled in the gas detection chamber.    USE - Gas sensor i.e. hydrogen sensor, for a fuel cell mounting vehicle to measure piping graywater matter concentration. Can also be used for a volatile organic compound sensor and carbon monoxide sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The gas sensor prevents influence of miscellaneous gas and permeation of water content to gas detecting part, prevents malfunctioning of the sensor, and provides high-speed response. The gas sensor is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of a gas sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas sensor (1)    Housing (11)    Gas detection chamber (11a)    Gas detecting part (14)    Gas-separation permeable film (16)    Support body (17)    Cavity part (17a)    Ventilation holes (18)    Moisture-content removal layer (19)    Inert gas (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an adhesive layer (90) in an interface boundary of negative electrode terminal (64) made of copper, so that a resin molding portion (70) with polyphenylene sulfide is formed. Free sulfur in adhesive layer and thermoplastic resin comprising resin molding portion are combined by performing predetermined time heating of molded object.    USE - Manufacturing method for insert resin molded product for lithium ion battery (both claimed) used for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since free sulfur in adhesive layer and thermoplastic resin comprising resin molding portion are combined by performing predetermined time heating of molded object, the adhesiveness of negative electrode terminal and resin molding portion are improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for insert resin molded product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrode terminal extraction unit.    Cover (20)    Electrode terminal extraction unit (30)    Negative electrode terminal (64)    Resin molding portion (70)    Adhesive layer (90)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has battery (31) arranged at rear side of seat (24) and upward of floor board (25), for use as energy source, and an inlet port (34a) that intakes cold air for cooling the battery. An introductory section guides the cold air to the battery, using the inside of rear pillars (21,22) as path for cold air.    USE - Commercial vehicle e.g. hybrid forklift truck used for cargo work. Can also be used in battery driven type forklift truck and fuel cell type forklift truck that carries battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pouring of water into the battery can be suppressed. The cold air can be supplied to the battery, and the cooling capability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic side view of the forklift truck, and schematic partial back elevation of the forklift truck. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rear pillars (21,22)    Seat (24)    Floor board (25)    Battery (31)    Inlet port (34a)
NOVELTY - A modifier has modification part where fuel to modify and modified water are supplied to produce modified gas, evaporation part where modified water is supplied, evaporated then supplied to the modification part, combustion part which heats the modification part with combustion gas and burner where modified is supplied from the modification part during starting operation. The reformed gas by oxidizing agent gas for combustion then emitted from the burner. During operation, production of water vapor in the evaporation part is detected during combustion and the burner automatically stops.    USE - Modifier for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Combustion of burner is stable, emission of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide concentration is increased, blow off is suppressed, and combustion instability and restarting is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of the outline of the control program executed with control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The separator (200) has middle plate (230) that is clamped between upper and lower plates (210,220). The laminar flow path for refrigerant is provided in the middle plate. The plate surface flow path for reactive gas containing hydrogen is formed as recess portions provided at outer surfaces of upper and lower plates. The linear flow channels (221a,221b) at plate surface flow path are provided at electric power generation regions (110). The linear flow channels are linearly extended along direction crossed with reactive gas flow path.    USE - Separator for clamping membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since linear flow channels are linearly extended in direction crossed with reactive gas flow path in electric power generation regions, the distribution property of reactive gas can be improved in electric power generation regions. The distribution property of fluid can be improved in middle laminar flow path. The deformation of fluid flow path by manufacture error can be suppressed. The structure of separator can be simplified without increasing the size and weight of fuel cell. The sealing performance of separator with respect to fluid can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator for clamping membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    Electric power generation region (110)    Separator (200)    Upper plate (210)    Lower plate (220)    Linear flow channels (221a,221b)    Middle plate (230)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal (132) which penetrates thread portion (138d) of joint bolt (138) to through-hole (132b) and external through-hole. A nut (111) is tightened in the state which overlaps positive electrode connection portion (132c) and external connection element (113) so that the sides (138f,138g) of axial portion (138c) are contacted among heads (138b) of joint bolt. A rotation suppressed portion (132f) suppresses the rotation of joint bolt concerning the circumference of axis line of axial portion.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery in assembled battery (claimed) used in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening force of external connection element and electrode terminal is heightened and the contact resistance of external connection element and electrode terminal is made small so that deformation of electrode terminal is suppressed. Since the assembling time of assembled battery is shortened, the productive efficiency is raised inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the battery case cover.    Nut (111)    External connection element (113)    Positive electrode terminal (132)    Through-hole of positive electrode terminal (132b)    Positive electrode connection portion (132c)    Rotation suppression portion (132f)    Joint bolt (138)    Head of axial portion (138b)    Axial portion (138c)    Thread portion (138d)    Sides of axial portion (138f,138g)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has internal combustion engine (4) and alkali type fuel cell (2) which receives the fuel containing nitrogen atom. Introductory path (46) introduces exhausted fuel discharged from anode side of fuel cell into internal combustion engine.    USE - Fuel cell system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An appropriate range of fuel can be supplied to the fuel cell, and the exhausted fuel discharged from anode side of fuel cell can be introduced into internal combustion engine. Thus, the utilization efficiency of the fuel can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Internal combustion engine (4)    Circulation path (10)    Fuel tank (30)    Introductory path (46)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has unit batteries (2) that are stacked along the vertical direction. The insulating films (3) are arranged among the unit batteries. A pair of negative and positive electrode wirings (41-44) for serial and parallel connection is arranged on the insulating film and connected to the unit batteries.    USE - Solid battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for power supply device (claimed) of portable electronic device such as notebook computer, notebook-type processor, palm top personal computer, mobile telephone, personal handyphone system, portable facsimile, portable printer, stereo headphone, video camera, portable TV, portable compact disk, portable minidisk, electrically driven shaving machine, transceiver, power tool, radio, tape recorder, digital camera, portable copy machine and handheld game machine. Can also be used electric vehicle, hybrid car, automatic vending machine, electrically-driven cart, electrical storage system for load leveling application, home-use electric condenser, distribution type electric power storage machine system and emergency electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The operating voltage of the solid battery is improved and the cost of the solid battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of solid battery; and    (2) power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and top views of the solid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid battery (1)    Unit battery (2)    Insulating film (3)    Negative electrode wiring (41,43)    Positive electrode wiring (42,44)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow path (29) for circulation of oxidizing agent containing hydrogen and air containing oxygen. The flow path is connected between oxidizing agent gas supply flow path (11) from compressor (14a) and fuel cell (2). Another flow path (30) is connected between the branch portion (S) of oxidizing agent gas supply flow path and fuel cell, for supplying oxidizing agent gas to inflow portion (P). A control unit switches between flow paths according to highly efficient operation mode and high voltage operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in moving objects such as vessel, airplane, robot, etc., and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit switches between the oxidizing agent gas supply flow paths according to the highly efficient operation mode and high voltage operation mode, the switching of operation mode can be performed at appropriate timing and smooth driving can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the turbo compressor of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidizing agent gas supply flow path (11)    Compressor (14a)    Flow paths (29,30)    Inflow portion (P)    Branch portion of gas supply flow path (S)
NOVELTY - The terminal unit (U) has a fitting unit (21) that is connected to a battery main portion. The stud bolt accommodated in fitting unit is supported by a holding portion (22) of battery terminal (20). A synthetic resin rotation limitation structure (40) is connected to terminal. The attachment angle of terminal is regulated with respect to battery main portion by a limitation main portion (41) when the terminal contacts the limitation structure. An elastic locking structure (56) positioned opposing the limitation main portion is latched with the holding portion.    USE - Battery terminal unit mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the attachment angle of battery terminal with respect to battery main portion is regulated when the terminal contacts synthetic resin rotation limitation structure, the battery terminal can be hold reliably without performing any complex operation and at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mounting structure of battery terminal unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery terminal unit.    Battery terminal (20)    Fitting unit (21)    Holding portion (22)    Synthetic resin rotation limitation structure (40)    Limitation main portion (41)    Elastic locking structure (56)    Battery terminal unit (U)
NOVELTY - The electrode material comprises titanium oxide as an active material to form an electrode with fixed orientation. The electrodes are oriented along the diffusion direction at the electrode surface based on the X-line integral intensity ratio relating X-ray diffraction measurement of an electrode with respect to integrated intensity of different peaks.    USE - Electrode material for electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge capacitance can be increased and the highly efficient non-aqueous secondary battery with favorable cyclic and rate characteristics can be acquired stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the X-ray diffraction pattern of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode current collection lead (10) has an interior space whose top end (11) is welded to a sealant blocking the opening of cylindrical metal armored cans and the bottom end (12) is welded to the collector. Several projection portions (12b) are formed on concentric circles centering on the center point at the bottom of current collection lead having a welding point.    USE - Cylindrical shaped secondary battery such as nickel hydrogen storage battery used in electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current can be made to flow into the current collection lead efficiently from the inner and outer periphery of the electrode group so that the internal resistance of the battery can be reduced and the output of the battery can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and front view of the positive electrode current collection lead.    Positive electrode current collection lead (10)    Top end (11)    Center openings (11a,12a)    Bottom end (12)    Protrusions (12b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has end plates (20) and resin made pipeline (30) comprising main portion (31), flange (33), and protrusion (34). Sealing material (40) is accommodated in endless groove (21a) of the counterbore portion (21) formed in the circumference of the through-hole (20a) on the surface of endplate. The protrusion of the pipeline is fitted into counterbore portion, so that each end plate is joined to flange of the pipe line. The through hole of end plate and pipeline are configured to form flow path of same internal void cross section.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can collateralize the sealing performance of the connection portion of pipe line and end plate, even if the pipe line is deformed due to the internal pressure or external force. The weight of the fuel cell can be reduced as the pipe line is made of resin raw material. The turbulent fluid flow is not excited so that steady fluid flow is maintained to improve the electric power generation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection structure of end plates and pipeline.    End plates (20)    Through-hole (20a)    Counterbore portion (21)    Endless groove (21a)    Pipeline (30)    Main portion of pipe line (31)    Flange (33)    Protrusion (34)    Sealing material (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating fuel cells to a temperature such that epoxy group adhesive agent between a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (101) and a separator (100) of each fuel cell is peeled. The separator and MEA are separated by applying vibration. The ashes (101') of the MEA are dropped into a container (21).    USE - Fuel cell disassembly method.    ADVANTAGE - Since separator and MEA are separated by heating and applying vibration to each fuel cell. The ashes and melted materials are collected in the container so that valuable recyclable materials can be separated from the collected material in the container. The fuel cell can be dissembled reliably with simple structure without need for increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell container, explaining the vibration application process.    Supporting frame (20)    Container (21)    Separator (100)    MEA (101)    Ashes (101')
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (20) has a positive/negative electrode sheet wound on an electrode block (80). A heat radiation block (70) is arranged inside the winding inner periphery of the electrode block. The heat radiation block is formed so that a center portion of the electrode block in the winding axial direction is thermally radiated more efficiently than both ends of the electrode block. The heat radiation block has a portion (72) formed from a material having high heat conductivity and portions (74,76) formed from a material having low heat conductivity.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery in motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery having a favorable durability even at a high use rate is obtained by eliminating temperature difference between the center and both ends of the electrode block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Secondary battery (20)    Heat radiation block (70)    High heat conduction portion (72)    Low heat conduction portions (74,76)    Electrode block (80)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode pole plate (11A) including a positive electrode active material layer (11b) and a current collection tab (11a). The exposed portion (11f) of current collection tab and surface of the active material layer adjacent to exposed portion of current collection tab, are covered with an insulating tape (25a). The insulating tape has an adhesive layer (26) with formation area and unformed area. The surface of the positive electrode active material is covered by the unformed area of the adhesive layer.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in electronic device such as mobile telephone and vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the exposed portion of current collection tab and surface of active material layer adjacent to the exposed portion are covered with an insulating tape, the generation of short circuit with respect to a cut-out tab can be avoided. Since the active material layer is covered by the unformed region of the adhesive layer, the reaction of the adhesive paste with the active material can be avoided. Also, the storage characteristic of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the positive electrode pole plate of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode pole plate (11A)    Current collection tab (11a)    Active material layer (11b)    Exposed portion (11f)    Insulating tape (25a)    Adhesive layer (26)
NOVELTY - The system (10) generates electric power corresponding to load request of drive motor. The oxidant gas is passed into sub stack (22) from main stack (20) through oxidant-gas connection path, when load of drive motor is smaller than standard load. The oxidant gas inside sub stack is passed into oxidant gas circuit and the oxidant gas is circulated between fuel-cell stacks. A control unit (28) switches oxidant-gas flowing state, so that the oxidant gas in sub stack is made to flow into exhaust passages (42,44,45), when load of drive motor exceeds standard load.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrode due to the raise of electric potential is suppressed, so that the complication of fuel cell system is suppressed. The concentration of oxygen and hydrogen in the gas is reduced by circulating the oxidant gas and fuel gas between fuel-cell stacks, when the load is reduced, so that the low-voltage driving is achieved. The deterioration of cathode during reserve operation is suppressed. The generation of malfunction due to the distribution of gas inside the stack is suppressed by ensuring the gas flow rate.    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)    Main stack (20)    Sub-stack (22)    Control unit (28)    Oxidant-gas exhaust passages (42,44,45)
NOVELTY - The terminal metal fitting has base plate (48) on which step-shaped recessed portion (50) is formed along axial direction of core line (21). The step-shaped recessed portion includes several level-difference regions (51-53) that contact the surface of core line.    USE - Terminal metal fitting for electric wire (claimed) used for connecting battery, inverter and motor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The base plate includes step-shaped recessed portion comprising several level-difference regions that contact surface of core line. Hence the oxide film covered in the surrounding surface of core line can be removed efficiently, and the electroconductivity of electric wire can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the crimping of step-shaped recessed portion and core line.    Core line (21)    Base plate (48)    Step-shaped recessed portion (50)    Level-difference regions (51-53)    Oxide film (F)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has fuel electrode (10) and oxygen electrode (20) that are provided in fuel and electrolyte solution flow path (30) for circulating mixture of fuel and electrolyte solution. The oxygen electrode is provided with selectivity catalyst made of palladium or palladium alloy to react with oxygen, without reacting with fuel in fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell used for electronic device (claimed). Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid electrolyte fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell, as power source for electric vehicle and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is not oxidized with oxygen of oxygen electrode, so that characteristic deterioration by fuel crossover can be suppressed. Hence the occurrence of over-voltage at side of oxygen electrode can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (10)    Oxygen electrode (20)    Collector (21)    Diffused layer (22)    Fuel and electrolyte solution flow path (30)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery (1) has duplex winding fastening portion (GL) provided on the outer side of surrounding wall portion of case main structure and extended in a stretching direction (DC) of surrounding wall portion. A duplex winding fastening portion has a linear winding portion (GM) located in the outer side of the flat wall portions (23A,23B), and curve winding portion (GN) located in the outer side of curve wall portion (24). The curve width dimension of curve winding portion is made larger than the linear width dimension of linear winding portion.    USE - Closed type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camera and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, manganese cell and alkaline manganese battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the curve width dimension of curve winding portion is made larger than the linear width dimension of linear winding portion, the generation of wrinkles on the outer side of the surrounding wall portion can be prevented reliably, and the airtightness of the battery case can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Closed type battery (1)    Flat wall portions (23A,23B)    Curve wall portion (24)    Stretching direction (DC)    Duplex winding fastening portion (GL)    Linear winding portion (GM)    Curve winding portion (GN)
NOVELTY - A binder comprises aqueous dispersion containing polyolefin resin (A), basic compound and aqueous medium. The polyolefin resin contains unsaturated carboxylic acid component and olefin component, and has acid value of 5-70 mg potassium hydroxide/g. The polyolefin resin has weight average molecular weight of 10000-100000. The polyolefin resin is obtained by grafting unsaturated carboxylic acid component onto polymer of olefin component. The unsaturated carboxylic acid component is maleic acid anhydride. The olefin component is propylene or ethylene.    USE - Binder for electrode of secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, digital camera, electric vehicles and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent stability and provides electrode having favorable electroconductivity and adhesiveness. The secondary batteries having excellent cycle characteristics during charging/discharging are provided. The binder is obtained without using toxic organic solvent.
NOVELTY - A conveyance source (3) supplies oxidizing agent gas containing oxygen to inlet (14i) of an oxidizing agent electrode (14) of a fuel cell (1). A communicating path (4) is provided between the exit (14p) of oxidizing agent electrode and inlet (22i) of combustion burner (22). The gas without oxidizing agent produced after power generation reaction is supplied to the combustion burner through the communicating path.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying electric power to vehicle, electric machine, electronic device and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing piping for guiding the external air to the combustion burner and pump for supplying combustion air to the combustion burner through the piping can be eliminated. Hence the structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Conveyance source (3)    Communicating path (4)    Oxidizing agent electrode (14)    Oxidizing agent electrode inlet (14i)    Oxidizing agent electrode exit (14p)    Combustion burner (22)    Combustion burner inlet (22i)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a metal case (3a) which accommodates battery element (2) and serves as positive-electrode terminal. A metal sealing board (4) covers the battery element and serves as negative-electrode terminal. A gasket (5a) made of fluorine-containing resin is provided for insulating metal case and sealing board. A spring (6) increases the contact pressure of positive electrode (21) and solid electrolyte (22), and the contact pressure of negative electrode (23) and solid electrolyte, so that the pressure of 0.1 Mpa or more is applied to the battery element.    USE - Coin-shaped lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable electronic device, domestic electric-power storage apparatus and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure applied to the battery element can be raised uniformly. The current collection performance is improved by selecting the electroconductive metal plate appropriately. The internal resistance of battery is reduced, when laminating several battery elements easily. Hence the high operating voltage and high current density can be obtained and the safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the coin-shaped lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coin-shaped lithium secondary battery (1)    Battery element (2)    Metal case (3a)    Metal sealing board (4)    Gasket (5a)    Spring (6)    Positive electrode (21)    Solid electrolyte (22)    Negative electrode (23)
NOVELTY - A solid state secondary battery (1) consists of positive electrode (10), solid electrolyte layer (20) and negative electrode (30) laminated in order, and has pressure of 0.01-10 MPa applied constantly in lamination direction. A pressure of more than 5 MPa is applied more than once, constantly in the lamination direction. The electrolyte layer contains lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte comprising sulfur, phosphorus and lithium.    USE - Solid state secondary battery used in apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, video camera, portable personal computers, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid state secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics even if high package pressure is not maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of solid state secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid state secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen electrode side separator (14a) has partition (144) that divides fuel gas flow channel (143a) into upstream flow path (145) and downstream flow path (146). A fuel gas inlet manifold (141) introduces fuel gas into upstream flow path, and a fuel gas outlet manifold (142) leads out fuel gas from downstream flow path. The partition is set so that the flow passage area of downstream flow path is smaller than that of upstream flow path. The anode catalyst layer and anode diffused layer are separated by partition corresponding to the flow paths respectively.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, portable generator, domestic-use generator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity in the fuel gas flow channel can be retained in the vicinity of the fuel gas outlet manifold, so retention of large amount of impurities in the fuel cell can be prevented. Hence the performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the hydrogen electrode side separator of the fuel cell.    Hydrogen electrode side separator (14a)    Fuel gas inlet manifold (141)    Fuel gas outlet manifold (142)    Fuel gas flow channel (143a)    Partition (144)    Upstream flow path (145)    Downstream flow path (146)
NOVELTY - The resin sealing electrical component has a base end portion (5) that is connected to electric element (2). A front end portion (6) is extended from base end portion. An extension piece (9) is arranged in the middle of a terminal base (8) that is arranged between the front end and base end. The extended piece is folded to the terminal base side so as to from a curved portion (7). A resin (3) is filled between the folded extension piece and terminal base.    USE - Resin sealing electrical component for accommodating electric element e.g. capacitor, used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin is filled between the folded extension piece and terminal base, the generation of crack in the interface vicinity of the resin is prevented. Hence performance of the resin sealing electrical component is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the resin sealing component.    Electric element (2)    Resin (3)    Base end portion (5)    Front end portion (6)    Curved portion (7)    Terminal base (8)    Extension piece (9)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has core (2) with pressed-powder core region (2a) formed with soft magnetic powder, and coil (3) wound around outer periphery of coil winding region (5) of core, where the pressed-powder core region has main core (8) and connection core (9). The coil winding regions are located in direction different from advancing direction of magnetic flux path (4) between columnar regions (6) and gaps (7) occupied in the coil winding regions, where the volume ratio of gaps is 10-45%. Magnetic flux path passing along the core is parted by one of the gaps.    USE - Reactor for hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Noise and leakage flux generated by losing the gap formed in the core can be eliminated. Core can fully stabilize the inductance characteristic during direct current superimposition. Excess operation with respect to gap formation can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Core (2)    Pressed-powder core region (2a)    Coil (3)    Magnetic flux path (4)    Coil winding region (5)    Columnar region (6)    Gap (7)    Main core (8)    Connection core (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a switch (Q3) connected in parallel to a capacitor (C3) and connected to connection point (B) of capacitors (C5,C6). A reactor (L1) is connected to connection point (A) of switches (Q1,Q2). A switch (Q4) connected between switch (Q3) and reactor. The surge suppression circuits have diodes (D1,D2) connected to switches (Q3,Q4), capacitors (C7,C8) connected to diodes and connection point (B) of capacitors, and resistors (R1,R2) connected to capacitors (C7,C8) and positive and negative electrodes of direct current power supply (VDC) respectively.    USE - Resonance type inverter apparatus e.g. utility-interconnected inverter for fuel cells and utility-interconnected inverter for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The surge voltage applied to the switches is suppressed by the surge voltage suppression circuits even when the surge voltage is generated by the reactor. The generation of excess surge voltage and noise can be reduced even when the timing of turn-off of the switches is varied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the resonance type inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Connection point of switches (A)    Connection point of capacitors (B)    Capacitors (C3,C5-C8)    Diodes (D1,D2)    Reactor (L1)    Switches (Q1-Q4)    Resistors (R1,R2)    Direct current power supply (VDC)
NOVELTY - A calculating unit (21) calculates the driving electric power of motor generator (5). An estimation unit (22) estimates the maximum power supply in serial connection state and parallel connection state of capacitors (11,12). An estimation unit (23) estimates the gross loss of motor generator in serial connection state and parallel connection state respectively. The state of capacitors is switched to the serial connection state or parallel connection state based on the difference of driving electric power, maximum power supply in each connection state and gross loss.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for use in electric vehicle and electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gross loss is reduced and the overall efficiency is improved. The variance of internal resistance between several capacitors is reduced. The influence by measurement error can be reduced by setting the reference value of remaining capacitance of capacitor higher than the value of measurement error.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric power supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switching control unit (3)    Motor generator (5)    Capacitors (11,12)    Driving electric-power calculating unit (21)    Maximum power supply estimation unit (22)    Gross loss estimation unit (23)
NOVELTY - The device has load detection circuit (21) with direct current (DC)-DC converter (22) for supplying direct current to output side of contactor (3). A voltage detection circuit (23) detects the voltage at the output side of contactor. A determination circuit (24) determines the connection state of load (10) from the detected voltage. A control circuit (20) controls pre-charge circuit (4) so as to perform backup charge of the load capacitor (11).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection state of load is determined from voltage at the output side of contactor, so that heavy current at the vehicle load side is prevented and the contactor is switched ON safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Contactor (3)    Pre-charge circuit (4)    Load (10)    Load capacitor (11)    Control circuit (20)    Load detection circuit (21)    DC-DC converter (22)    Voltage detection circuit (23)    Determination circuit (24)
NOVELTY - The power control system has a control unit (16) which controls the drive of several power supply units (14) connected in parallel. Each power supply unit has a battery (20), a converter (22) and two electric current sensors (S-B-S-L). The control unit controls the drive of the converter based on feedback control of the electric current flowing into the converter and detected by the electric current sensor. The control unit determines the quality of the electric current sensor based on comparison of the detected value of the electric current and a target electric current value.    USE - Power control system mounted in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, electrical machinery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the electric current sensor can be appropriately detected, and the variation of the electric current value flowing into the converter can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply unit (14)    Control unit (16)    Battery (20)    Converter (22)    Electric current sensors (S-B-S-L)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a determination unit which determines winter condition if detection temperature by temperature sensor mounted in vehicle, is below preset temperature after a vehicle stop. The determination is prohibited until detection temperature tracks external temperature after vehicle stop. A cancellation unit is provided to cancel determination prohibition when external temperature is tracked.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. hybrid power supply vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external temperature for determining charge amount ensuring required electric power of electrical storage apparatus during vehicle stop, can be detected with sufficient precision and exact winter determination can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart explaining transition of detection temperature of temperature sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has cylindrical shaped hole (11) formed in the center and anode pole side metal porous layer (4) is formed surrounding the hole. An anode catalyst layer (2) is arranged covering the anode pole side metal porous layer and anion-conductive polyelectrode layer (1) is arranged surrounding the anode catalyst layer. The cathode catalyst layer (3) formed surrounding the anion-conductive polyelectrode layer is covered by cathode pole side metal porous layer (5).    USE - Hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, distributed power supply, petroleum refining industry and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell is improved. The generation efficiency of hydrogen is improved and the size of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anion-conductive polyelectrode layer (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Anode pole side metal porous layer (4)    Cathode pole side metal porous layer (5)    Hydrogen generation type electrolysis cell (10)    Hole (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a reference value (S) and determining an operating parameter characterizing a temperature or heat quantity of an internal combustion engine (100). A control variable is determined for controlling the reference value and the operating parameter dependent on a throttle (107). The throttle is controlled according to the control variable.    USE - Method for operating an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The control variable is determined for controlling the reference value and the operating parameter dependent on a throttle, where the throttle is controlled according to the control variable, and hence ensures optimized conversion of mechanical energy to thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a device for operating an internal combustion engine;    (2) a computer program for executing the steps of internal combustion engine operating method; and    (3) a computer program product with a program code stored on a machine-readable storage for executing of the internal combustion engine operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an internal combustion engine.    Internal combustion engine (100)    Throttle (107)    Combustion chamber (108)    Inlet valve (109)    Reference value (S)
NOVELTY - The drive system (1) has an electric drive which consists of a combination of a synchronous motor (9) with a permanent magnet and a non-permanent magnet electric motor. An output side mechanical decoupling unit is subordinate to the synchronous motor. The synchronous motor is separated from a driven unit during a fault by the mechanical decoupling unit.    USE - Drive system for non-rail bound vehicle such as car, truck, motorcycle, bus and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive system has an electric drive which consists of a combination of a synchronous motor with a permanent magnet and a non-permanent magnet electric motor, and hence ensures high energy efficiency and improved safety requirements of the drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system.    Drive system (1)    Front axle (2)    Front wheels (3)    Frequency converters (7,10)    Synchronous motor (9)
NOVELTY - The device has LED lamps provided with multiple LEDs and respectively installed at two sides in a tunnel, where distance between the lamps is 5 to 10 meters. The LED lamps, a power supply, a circuit controller and a brightness regulator are formed into a circuit loop. The power supply utilizes wind energy, solar energy and normal power supply to supply electricity in a complementing manner. A solar cell board is installed in sunward positions of an inlet and an outlet of the tunnel. A current controller controls current of the LED lamps and makes the lamps to emit white light or red light.    USE - Tunnel illumination indicating device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The LED lamps need low voltage for operation and save electric energy, have long service life, and are convenient to maintain. The power supply utilizes the solar energy, wind energy and normal power supply to supply the electricity in complementing manner, so that natural energy is used completely, thus avoiding unavailability of light in the tunnel even during power failure, and hence improving the safety. The red light is emitted for warning the vehicle entering and leaving the tunnel to run slowly or suspend when problem occurs in the LED lamps at the tunnel. The LED lamps are waterproof, safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tunnel illumination indicating device.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack provided with mutually connected battery units, a cooling liquid inlet and a cooling liquid outlet, where gaps between the battery units are filled with the cooling liquid. A valve is arranged at joint of big and small circulation pipelines. A pump for driving the cooling liquid to flow is arranged on the big and small circulation pipelines. A control unit collects a signal of a temperature sensor, controls a work state of a refrigeration unit and an electrical heating unit, and controls the valve to select the big/small circulation pipeline.    USE - Thermal management system for a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables the battery to be maintained in a suitable temperature environment, prolongs service life of the battery, guarantees safety of the battery, and reduces cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal management system for a battery of a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has electrically connected battery cells equipped in a battery packet. Multiple battery monomers are electrically connected with each other. Temperature sensors are equipped in gaps filled with coolant. A coolant inlet and a coolant outlet are equipped on the battery packet, where the battery packet is equipped with a heating unit that is dipped into the coolant. A control unit collects signal of the temperature sensor in the battery packet and controls a working state of a cooling unit and the heating unit and operation of two pumps.    USE - Vehicle battery thermal managing system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prolongs service life of a battery system by keeping a battery in proper temperature environment, ensures safety of the battery system, and reduces cost of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle battery thermal managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling fluid inlet and a cooling fluid outlet respectively connected with a large circulation pipe and a small circulation pipe, where the circulation pipes are respectively provided with pumps for driving cooling fluids to flow in the large circulation pipe or small circulation pipe. Control unit controls signals of temperature sensors, work states of a refrigeration unit i.e. semiconductor refrigeration device, and an electric heating unit and operations of the pumps. An outer layer of a battery packet is provided with an insulated sleeve.    USE - Thermal managing system for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls signals of the temperature sensor in the battery packet, work states of the refrigeration unit and the electric heating unit and operations of the pumps to maintain the battery in a suitable temperature environment, thus prolonging service life of the battery, ensuring security of the battery and reducing cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a thermal managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind wheel power generation system comprising a box body, a wind inlet, a circular wind impeller, a wind wheel generator and a connecting gear. A high current sensitive speed change gear box is equipped with a small connecting gear and a double-layer gear. A central shaft of a front vehicle wheel is fixed with a big gear, and the connecting gear and the double-layer gear are provided with the big gear and a small gear. A solar power generation board, the wind wheel generator, an inversion controller and a storage battery set are connected to each other via conducting wires.    USE - Solar energy and wind energy utilization type electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can integrate resources for the wind wheel power generator and the solar power generator, and simultaneously supply power to storage battery sets of the electric motor, thus reducing environmental pollution and saving energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy and wind energy utilization-type electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a metal bipolar plate with silver coating in a vacuum chamber, and dipping a silver-plating surface of the metal bipolar plate in a mixture of PTFE latex and nano-scale silver powder. Grain diameter of the nano-scale silver powder is between 2 to 20 nm.    USE - After-treatment method for silver coating of a metal bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The porosity of the coated through hole is reduced, thus reducing pin-hole corrosion and prolonging the service life of the bipolar plate. The pore filling part reduces the corrosion probability in battery environment. The bipolar plate is inexpensive, and ensures massive production application.
NOVELTY - Preparing electrolyte for vanadium battery comprises: (a) dissolving vanadium pentoxide or vanadium trioxide in sulfuric acid solution; and (b) adding reducing agent to the mixture formed in the last step, which refers to one or several selected from ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid enzyme, ascorbic acid derivatives, ascorbate, tea polyphenol, pyrocatechol, resorcinol, hydroquinone, and such compounds like these.    USE - The method is useful for preparing electrolyte for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention can directly prepare high-concentration electrolyte for vanadium battery from vanadium oxides.
NOVELTY - The supply has a shell body provided with an upper shell body and a lower shell body, and a battery placed in the lower shell body. A battery buffering element is installed in a lower terminal of lower shell body, and an electrode is fixed on the element. Battery limit elements are provided at an upper part of the electrode, and an electrode location element is fixed on a side of a main circuit board facing towards the battery. A terminal of the battery is electrically connected with the electrode, and another terminal is electrically connected with another electrode provided on the board.    USE - Portable vehicle emergency power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery limit element is in grid-shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable vehicle emergency power supply.
NOVELTY - The locator (10) has a power regulator circuit to provide electrical power to a CPU, a service module of a general packet radio (16), and a receiver module of a global positioning system (GPS) (17). A high capacity rechargeable battery is charged by a wind generator (11). A wind wheel is provided in the interior of a housing (111) of the battery. The wind wheel is connected to the generator, such that the wheel revolves, when there is a wind flow. A safety net (114) is located in an inlet and an outlet of the housing. The receiver module of the GPS includes a GPS antenna.    USE - Global positioning locator for locating the position of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The receiver module of the global positioning system (GPS) includes the GPS antenna, thus ensuring that the receiver module of the GPS can receive a difference in the signals in any orientation arbitrary and under conditions of high speed motion, thus quickly and accurately locating the position of a vehicle. The safety net is provided in the inlet and the outlet of the wind wheel, thus preventing any foreign material from entering into the housing, and protecting the wheel and the wind generator. The power regulator circuit secures the battery from damage caused by overload or overdischarge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded elevation view of an external appearance of a global positioning locator excited by wind.    Global positioning locator (10)    Wind generator (11)    General packet radio (16)    Global positioning system (17)    Housing (111)    Safety net (114)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar cell plate, wind force dynamo and driven shaft dynamo, for generating electric power, and charger for charging the accumulator. The generated and charged electric power is used for driving the high-pressure and high-temperature air compressed respectively by an electric compressor, wind-force compressor, brake energy compressor etc, and the hydraulic air exchanged by heat exchangers through pipelines. The hydraulic air is added to the high-pressure air and stored in an air storage tank of high-pressure air to drive the double power steering.    USE - Double power steering car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view double power steering mechanism of car.
NOVELTY - The method involves heating hydrocarbon molecules beyond a boiling point, and decomposing the heated hydrocarbon molecules to generate elemental or molecular carbon and hydrogen gas. One of the elemental or molecular carbon is separated from the hydrogen gas, where the hydrogen gas is chemically reacted to produce heat. The heat is applied for heating hydrocarbon molecules beyond the boiling point.    USE - Method for separating carbon from hydrocarbon molecules.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows eliminating carbon dioxide emissions in economic and environmental friendly manner, allows improving the fuel efficiency by a factor near 2.6 that burns hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for extracting carbon from hydrocarbon molecules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a carbon compactor.    Carbon compactor (50)    Carbon inlets (52, 54)    Separated carbon (56)    Binder inlet (58)    Plunger (60)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle storage-battery bracket has a support lug (3) and an electric instrument support piece arranged in order. The electric instrument support piece comprises a start relay support piece (14), an igniter support piece (15), and a protective tube clamping base (16).    USE - Motorcycle storage-battery bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The electric instrument can be mounted on the storage battery bracket through the electric instrument support piece, so the bracket is standard, impact, rational, and it can be installed and repaired quickly and easily. The battery can be tightly fixed all the time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the motorcycle storage-battery bracket. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support lug (3)    Start relay support piece (14)    Igniter support piece (15)    Protective tube clamping base (16)    Tool box frame (17)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) comprises a fuel treating unit (30) comprising a burner (32), to produce modified gas; a stack (20) to receive the modified gas to generate energy; an air supplying unit (40); and a controller to determine an air supply amount required for a real-time operation of the stack and a real-time operation of the burner, and to control the air supplying unit to supply the determined air supply amount.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system automates lambda control, and achieves operation stably coping with pressure loss and pulsation occurring within the system, while using a minimum number of balance-of-plant units for the supply of stack air and burner air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for supplying air in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Stack (20)    Fuel treating unit (30)    Burner (32)    Air supplying unit (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing equivalent circuit model. The input power and losses from the equivalent circuit are calculated. The initial state of charge of the power source is calculated from the input power and losses of the equivalent circuit. The value of one or more components such as resistors (R1-R3) and capacitors (C1,C2) of the equivalent circuit is recalculated based on the temperature behavior of the power source for determining the state of charge of power source.    USE - Method for calculating state of charge of power source e.g. battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery or ultra capacitor used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge of power source can be calculated reliably by designing a simple equivalent circuit with resistors and capacitors that involves less processing power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for estimating state of charge of power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of second order equivalent circuit for calculating state of charge of battery.    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Resistors (R1-R3)    Voltage source (V)
NOVELTY - The flow volume sensor has a drive control unit that supplies electricity to the heating resistor so that the heating resistor is heated to the temperature higher than the liquid temperature of the methanol flowing through the flow path. The temperature difference of the heating resistor is calculated based on the supply of electricity to the heating resistor at different time periods. The output voltage of sensor is calculated by a microprocessor based on the amplitude of output of the temperature difference of heating resistor.    USE - Heat-type flow volume sensor for use in fuel cell system for electronic device such as laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of the methanol can be detected with high precision, even when the environmental temperature changes. The variation in the sensitivity can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphs representing the flow volume detection process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The shut-off valve has a valve (32) in a valve mechanism (54) that is seated with respect to a seating portion (56). A diaphragm (60) is displaced according to the pressure difference of pressure chambers (58a,58b) in the valve portion (48). An air open path (96) is connected to the pressure chamber (58a). A solenoid portion (30) is switched between connection and non-connection states to open and close the air open path for blocking air to pressure chamber (58a).    USE - Shut-off valve integrated in fuel cell system (Claimed) of fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell system of vessel, aircraft and stationary type domestic power supply applications.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of pressure fluid to the fluid passage is controlled efficiently and the displacement amount of the valve portion is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the shut-off valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solenoid portion (30)    Valve (32)    Valve portion (48)    Valve mechanism (54)    Seating portion (56)    Pressure chambers (58a,58b)    Diaphragm (60)    Air open path (96)
NOVELTY - The system has several solenoid valve-type injectors (43a-43f) that are provided in a nozzle (41) of a high-pressure hydrogen tank (30) to control outflow of hydrogen gas from the high-pressure hydrogen tank. The solenoid valve-type injectors are provided in parallel with respect to gas flow path (42) of the nozzle. The injectors (43a,43b) are opened under maximum pressure of high-pressure hydrogen tank. A feeder is mutually connected inside the nozzle to connect with electrode of the injectors.    USE - Fuel cell holder system for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell system mounted in robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Two injectors among several injectors are opened under maximum pressure of high-pressure hydrogen tank such that the hydrogen gas is supplied appropriately and need for cutoff valve and pressure reduction valve in the fuel cell system is avoided. The structure of the fuel cell system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    High-pressure hydrogen tank (30)    Nozzle (41)    Gas flow path (42)    Solenoid valve-type injectors (43a-43f)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a voltage detection circuit (2) for detecting voltage of several batteries (1a-1c) connected in series. The voltage detection circuit has a withstand voltage of three times or more of the battery voltage. The voltage detection circuit has high voltage capacitors (4a-4c).    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid car and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the voltage detection circuit is prevented during the disconnection of measurement line with the battery. The destruction of discrete elements and integrated circuit (IC), smoke emission and break out of fire are prevented during the flow of short circuit current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the battery system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (1a-1c)    Battery voltage detection circuit (2)    Measurement lines (3a-3c)    High voltage capacitors (4a-4c)    Controller (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing protective film consisting of diamond-like carbon layer (50) for covering the surface of electroconductive substrate (15). A carbon particle (C) which contacts the substrate is exposed from protective film by grinding process. The diameter of carbon particle is larger than thickness of protective film.    USE - Manufacturing method of protection board.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of protection board can be simplified, and the manufacturing throughput can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the manufacturing process of protection board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (15)    Diamond-like carbon (50)    Carbon particle (C)
NOVELTY - A battery ECU (10) determines whether a battery is warmed up based on the signals output from a battery temperature sensor (4), a cabin temperature sensor (5) and a seating sensor (6) and estimates the humidity of the air of a cabin. Warming up of the battery is performed by supplying the air in the cabin through a battery blower (2) to the battery (3) based on the humidity of the air of a cabin.    USE - Battery temperature control apparatus for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is warmed up appropriately without using a humidity sensor, since battery ECU estimates the humidity of the air of cabin based on the signals supplied from several sensors. The battery ECU permits execution of warming up of the battery only when the specific dew condensation level of the battery is determined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery temperature control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air inlet door (1)    Battery blower (2)    Battery (3)    Battery temperature sensor (4)    Cabin temperature sensor (5)    Seating sensor (6)    Battery ECU (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode and/or a negative electrode containing a powder of lithium ion conductive inorganic solid electrolyte, and an aqueous solution having ion conductivity.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for personal computer, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery having excellent charge and discharge characteristics at low temperature is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which contains aqueous solution comprising powder of lithium ion conductive inorganic solid electrolyte having ion conductivity.
NOVELTY - The metal-plating processing apparatus has a non-energization unit (33A,33B) to which a metal plating roller (30,30A) bars electricity supply of the electric current from a power supply to part of a surrounding surface (31). The power supply connects a positive electrode to the metal plating roller. A to-be-treated material is conveyed between the metal plating roller and an electricity supply roller.    USE - Metal-plating processing apparatus for forming pattern on ferrous material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient partial formation of metal plating film in desired location on surface of to-be-treated material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of a metal plating roller.    Metal plating roller (30,30A)    Surrounding surface (31)    Electricity supply portion (32A,32B)    Non-energization unit (33A,33B)
NOVELTY - A porous ice composition comprises blocks of ices and hydrogen hydrates that are comprised in the blocks of ice. Each block of ice has nanopores that provide exposed surfaces of the hydrogen hydrates. The nanopores have a diameter of 1-1000 nm.    USE - Porous ice composition for storing hydrogen used in automotive fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - In the porous ice composition, the nanopores in the ice blocks allow rapid formation of hydrogen hydrates and/or release of hydrogen due to flux of hydrogen gas through the ice blocks. Further, the small size of the pores provides a high surface area and a high density of hydrogen storage in the ice.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making a porous ice composition for storing hydrogen, comprising forming (100) water into porous ice blocks having nanopores with a diameter of 1-1000 nm, and exposing the porous ice blocks to hydrogen under conditions for forming hydrogen hydrates on the substrate of the ice within the nanopores.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a method for making nanoporous ice.    Nanoporous ice blocks forming step (100)    Filling step (110)    Purging step (120)    Pressurizing step (130)    Hydrogen clathrate hydrate reducing temperature (140)    Hydrogen releasing step (150)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery anode connected with a primary pin of a relay. A secondary pin of the relay is connected with an anode of a battery control unit. A third pin of the relay and the secondary pin of the relay are closed or the third pin of the relay and the primary pin of the relay are opened. A fourth pin of the battery control unit is connected with the relay. A vehicle unique identifying code device sends a signal to the battery control unit to detect whether a vehicle unique identifying code is same as a battery identifying code or not.    USE - Anti-theft battery for use in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows driving the car when a vehicle unique identifying code is same as the battery identifying code, avoids starting the car when the vehicle unique identifying code is not same as the battery identifying code such that matching of the car and the battery is automatically identified. An electric source is automatically cutoff when the car and the battery are not matched, thus preventing mixing usage of stolen car or the battery. The battery has simple structure, high efficiency and high practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an anti-theft battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a cover plate fixedly arranged on a box body for covering a battery. A clamping component is fixedly arranged on an inner side face of the box body. The clamping component is formed by stretching a part of a vehicle outside the box body for butting top face of the battery, so that the battery is assembled in the box body. Another clamping component is placed under the cover plate for butting the top face of the battery.    USE - Battery box combination structure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping component is placed under the cover plate for butting the top face of the battery, so that the structure prevents the battery from skipping while driving the vehicle, avoids the relevant circuit of the battery from being damaged and ensures safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box combination structure.
NOVELTY - The device has partially porous plates (26) including carbon material arranged adjacent to electrode assemblies (24) on opposite side of porous plates (22). The porous plates include coolant channels (32) to discharge liquid coolant. The partially porous plates include channels (40) to discharge fluid towards assembly. Opposite side of partially porous plates is included with non-porous surface (42) to isolate partially porous plate from liquid in coolant channels. The liquid generated during chemical reaction in assembly is accumulated in partially porous plate.    USE - Fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of device is not interrupted by the presence of water. Excess water which can freeze under low temperature is stored in the partially porous plate without blocking the channels, and the penetration of reactants into the assembly is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for managing fluid distribution in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell device.    Porous plate (22)    Electrode assembly (24)    Partially porous plate (26)    Coolant channel (32)    Channel (40)    Non-porous surface (42)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell (101) for receiving pressurized gas including oxygen and hydrocarbon material such as alcohol, petrol or bio-mass and oxidizing hydrocarbon with pressurized gas. The fuel cell outputs heated fluidal material as a bi-product of power generation. A thermo photovoltaic cell (120) is connected with fuel cell through conduit (105), for receiving heated fluidal material from fuel cell and transferring heat from fluidal material. The conduit is made of carbon steel.    USE - Power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency can be improved. The discharge of green house gas can be reduced. The reliability and operability of system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of improving power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of power generating system.    Power generating system (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Conduit (105)    Thermo photovoltaic cell (120)    By-pass conduit (140)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a start-up system housing (22) defining a flow channel. A catalyst-coated electrical conductor (11) e.g. start-up wire mesh, extends across the flow channel and is provided with electrical connections (12, 13) at either side of the flow channel, where the cross-section of the electrical conductor is smaller at the centre of the flow channel. A fuel nozzle (8) is arranged in the flow channel slightly upstream the catalyst-coated electrical conductor.    USE - Start-up system for use in a catalytic burner of a fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, easily controllable and effectively starts the catalytic burner of the fuel cell system. The system is flexible, and achieves low emission levels. The short distance between a fuel nozzle and the start-up wire mesh ensures that essentially all fuel is brought into contact with the start-up wire mesh, thus improving fuel ignition and better performance of the entire system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a catalytic burner comprising a burner housing    (2) a method for starting-up a catalytic burner    (3) a fuel cell system comprising a catalytic burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a start-up system for a catalytic burner.    Start-up system (1)    Fuel nozzle (8)    Catalyst-coated electrical conductor (11)    Electrical connections (12, 13)    Start-up system housing (22)
NOVELTY - The tube (10) has an external wall (12), and a separation wall (14) limiting an interior space (18) of the tube. The separation wall limits another interior space (20) of the tube together with the external wall. The separation wall is water permeable and/or water vapor permeable. The separation wall comprises bars (17) extending to the interior spaces of the tube. The separation wall comprises partial ring segments (16). The external wall and the separation wall have circular cross section. The separation wall is made of polyphenylsulfone. The external wall is made of plastic.    USE - Tube for use as a humidifier and an intercooler in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separation wall is water permeable and/or water vapor permeable, thus enabling the tube to function as a humidifier and an intercooler, such that need for usage of separate humidifier and intercooler in a fuel cell system is avoided, and hence reducing size of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a tube.    Tube (10)    External wall (12)    Separation wall (14)    Partial ring segments (16)    Bars (17)    Interior spaces (18, 20)
NOVELTY - The method involves reacting a metal hydride (122) with water in a hydride reactor (112) e.g. gas cells, to produce heat, a metal oxide, and hydrogen. A hydrogen peroxide is decomposed in a peroxide reactor (114) i.e. hydrogen peroxide decomposition reactor, to produce high temperature water and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen are converted in a solid oxide fuel cell (116) to produce water and electricity. The heat is transferred from the high temperature water to the solid oxide fuel cell. Electricity is generated using a turbine generator (120).    USE - Method for producing power using a power generation system (claimed) for a non-air breathing engine, and a regenerative heat engine i.e. stirling engine, of a turbine-generator for a non-air breathing application. Uses include but are not limited to unmanned undersea vehicle application, satellite power vehicle application, lunar base power vehicle application, unmanned aerial vehicle application and submersible vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The hydride and water are highly exothermic and can be utilized as an additional source of energy for producing thermal electric power, thus increasing the overall efficiency of a power unit. The solid oxide fuel cell increases the energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power generation system comprising a hydride reactor    (2) a method of generating hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation system for producing power using a combined hydrogen/oxygen supply system.    Hydride reactor (112)    Peroxide reactor (114)    Solid oxide fuel cell (116)    Turbine generator (120)    Metal hydride (122)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a membrane electrode assembly (10) comprising a fuel electrode (16), an air electrode (12), and an electrolyte layer (14) interposed between the fuel and air electrodes, a separator (20) comprising a channel that is adjacent to the fuel electrode and is provided for supplying hydrogen to the fuel electrode, a device for supplying hydrogen to an end of the channel and to the other end of the channel, and a relief valve (40) formed on the channel and to control pressure of the channel. The hydrogen supply device comprises a tank to store hydrogen.    USE - Used as a methanol fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has simple structure with dead-end channel, and can able to easily remove the generated water and prevent the excessive pressure with low fuel consumption efficiency using dead-end channel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises a membrane electrode assembly (10) comprising a fuel electrode (16), an air electrode (12), and an electrolyte layer (14) interposed between the fuel and air electrodes, a separator (20) comprising a channel that is adjacent to the fuel electrode and is provided for supplying hydrogen to the fuel electrode, a device for supplying hydrogen to an end of the channel and to the other end of the channel, and a relief valve (40) formed on the channel and to control pressure of the channel. The hydrogen supply device comprises a tank to store hydrogen, a manifolder to control pressure of hydrogen supplied from the tank, and first pipe connected to the end of the channel and a second pipe connected to the other end of the channel. The relief valve comprises a piston that is mechanically opened, when the pressure of the channel increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Air electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (14)    Fuel electrode (16)    Separator (20)    Relief valve. (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an active material layer coating material containing an active material particle (2), a binder, and a first solvent to a current collector (6). A solid polyelectrolyte layer coating material containing a solid polyelectrolyte, a solid polyelectrolyte layer binder (16), and a third solvent is coated to a film. The first solvent is provided as a good solvent for the active material layer binder. Second solvent is provided as a poor solvent and the third solvent is provided as the good solvent for the solid polyelectrolyte layer binder.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode of electrochemical device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device, hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming a flat short-circuit prevention coating film having a uniform thickness, thus preventing the occurrence of short circuits in the electrochemical devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electrode.    Active material particle (2)    Current collector (6)    Active material layer (8d)    Solid polyelectrolyte layer binder (16)    Electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus supplies fuel to fuel cell in fuel cell system which includes several components arranged integrally to form integrated component portion (7). The fuel cell system comprises mixing region (7-4), where unused fuel mixes with fresh fuel, water precipitator (16), heating devices (7-2,14,32) for indirect heating of the supplied fresh fuel, receptor for sensors (29,30,31) used for sensing state variables and chemical magnitudes of the fuel flowing to anode (3).    USE - Apparatus for supplying fuel e.g. hydrogen to fuel cell in fuel cell system used in farm vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The integration of fuel mixing region, water precipitator, heating devices and sensors of fuel cell system into integrated component portion enables availability of installation space for fuel cell system. The integrated component portion enables space-saving arrangement of the essential fuel conducting elements and short line lengths and thus correspondingly reduces fuel pressure losses. The integrated component portion can be designed independent of the fuel cell stack, thus integrated component portion can be assembled and disassembled independent of the fuel cell stack. Possible vibrations or temperature fluctuations in the integrated component portion are not transferred to the fuel cell stack and can thus not influence its tightness in a negative manner by different thermal expansions or vibrations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating layout of apparatus for supplying fuel to fuel cell in fuel cell system.    Anode (3)    Integrated component portion (7)    Heating devices (7-2,14,32)    Mixing region (7-4)    Sensors (29-31)
NOVELTY - Removing sulfur-containing compounds from hydrocarbon containing gas mixture, comprises: either contacting the hydrocarbon containing gas mixture with an adsorber material containing copper oxide (CuO) on magnesium silicate, as a carrier material; or contacting the hydrocarbon containing gas mixture with an adsorber material, which binds partially chemisorptively and partially physisorptively to sulfur-containing compounds, where the adsorber material is present in a removable container (cartridge).    USE - The method is useful for removing sulfur-containing compounds from hydrocarbon containing gas mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorber material exhibits high adsorption capacity and high stability, hence frequent replacement of the adsorber material is avoided.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an ultra-capacitor (110) for buffering energy generated from a generator (120), and energy regenerated from a braking system. An energy management system (150) controls real-time charge level of the ultra-capacitor according to real-time velocity of the vehicle. The generator is powered by an internal combustion engine (130) e.g. diesel engine. A drive system (100) delivers torque to wheels (105) via drive shafts (107) using four electric motors (115). An energy sensor (170) tracks voltage level of the ultra-capacitor.    USE - Serial hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a parallel hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy management system directly controls real-time charge level of the ultra-capacitor according to real-time velocity of the vehicle, so that the ultra-capacitor can be monitored and controlled in an efficient manner, thus accelerating the vehicle to maximum speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing an energy level of an ultra-capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a serial hybrid electric vehicle.    Drive system (100)    Wheels (105)    Drive shafts (107)    Ultra-capacitor (110)    Electric motors (115)    Generator (120)    Internal combustion engine (130)    Energy management system (150)    Energy sensor (170)
NOVELTY - The pump chambers (107,108) having pumping function to pull in and discharge filled fluid, include a housing unit (102) that forms a portion of pump chambers' walls. The diaphragms (103,104) formed of conductive polymer film undergoes electrolytic expansion and contraction and form a portion of pump chambers' walls. A power supply (110c) applies a voltage to diaphragms. A pressure maintenance unit (1100) moves or deforms a portion of walls of electrolytic liquid chamber (109) to maintain pressure by diaphragms within prescribed range.    USE - Fluid conveying apparatus for use in cold-water circulation system for cooling supply apparatus of fuels e.g. methanol in fuel cell, or electronic device containing CPU, and for transporting blood to chip for blood tests.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure maintenance units move or deform a portion of walls of electrolytic liquid chamber to maintain pressure by diaphragms within prescribed range at the time of a fluid conveying apparatus operation, the electroconductive polymer film of a diaphragm can be expanded and contracted efficiently for discharging and sucking the fluid of pump chamber. Hence the work efficiency of fluid conveying apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fluid conveying apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing unit (102)    Diaphragms (103,104)    Pump chambers (107,108)    Electrolytic liquid chamber (109)    Power supply (110c)    Pressure maintenance units (1100)
NOVELTY - The metal fitting (10) has cable connection portion (40) for connecting core wire (21) of a cable (20) with terminal connection portion (31) by crimping process. Two strong crimping portions (50) are spaced apart and formed along axial direction of the cable by partially pressurizing the cable connection portion, such that the crimping portions are bonded to the cable at predetermined compression rate.    USE - Terminal metal fitting e.g. open barrel type terminal metal fitting of cable for interconnecting battery, inverter and motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The extension of metal fitting can be eliminated while extension produced in the baseplate of terminal metal fitting is reduced, and the favorable electrical connection state can be ensured effectively. The low contact resistance and high adhering force can be acquired effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of cable with terminal metal fitting; and    (2) metal mold for terminal crimping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the terminal metal fitting.    Terminal metal fitting (10)    Cable (20)    Core wire (21)    Terminal connection portion (31)    Cable connection portion (40)    Strong crimping portion (50)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition (E) comprises polymer (S) chosen from rubber, elastomer and/or resin, carbon black (B) having dibutyl phthalate (DBP) oil absorption amount of 300 cm3/100 g or more or Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of 500 m2/g or more, and expanded graphite powder (C).    USE - Pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition is used for forming adhesive sheet used in electronic component e.g. electroluminescence element, mobile telephone, apparatus having light emitting diode as light source, power device of motor vehicle, fuel cell, solar cell, battery, portable information terminal, personal digital assistant, notebook personal computer, liquid crystal device, surface-conduction electron-emitter display, plasma display panel, integrated circuit (all claimed), television receiver, mobile telephone and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure-sensitive-adhesive sheet formed using adhesive composition has high strength and excellent thermal conductivity and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive sheet (F), which is formed by heating the heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition (E) to form into a sheet-form.
NOVELTY - Effluent is ejected from one or more fuel cells which produce an electrical output from a supplied fuel and an oxidant. Water from at least a portion of the effluent is bound with a desiccant. The bound water is released from the desiccant by periodically heating the desiccant, and at least a portion of the bound water released from the desiccant is processed.    USE - Method for recovering water in fuel cell system (claimed) used as primary power source and backup power source in power delivery network.    ADVANTAGE - Water in fuel cell system is easily recovered without using external burner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system (20,150).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell systems (20,150)    Dryers (152,154)    Desiccant beds (152B,154B)    Fuel cell stack (156)    Valve assembly (159)
NOVELTY - The burner conduit (212) and reforming conduit extend along longitudinal axis of a heat transfer structure (140). The burner conduit has combustion catalyst that catalyzes ignition of fuel-air stream (64). A fuel-air mixing structure supports combustion of fuel-air stream in burner conduit. The heat transfer structure conducts the heat generated by the combustion of fuel-air stream from burner conduit to the reforming conduit to maintain the reforming catalyst (23) of reforming conduit within the reforming temperature range.    USE - Hydrogen-producing assembly of fuel cell system (claimed) configured to power energy consuming devices.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated is efficiently utilized in the production of the hydrogen gas. The number of required components, assembly time, complexity and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system are reduced. The hydrogen processing assembly does not need additional handling during the integration with the rest of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) method of producing hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the hydrogen producing assembly.    Hydrogen-producing assembly (12)    Reforming catalyst (23)    Fuel-air stream (64)    Heat transfer structure (140)    Burner conduit (212)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating assembly to combust fuel stream, to produce heated exhaust stream, so that hydrogen-producing region is heated. A separation region separates reformate gas stream into product hydrogen and byproduct streams. The reformate gas stream passes between hydrogen-producing region and separation region, while the byproduct stream passes between separation region and heating assembly. An automatic temperature-responsive valve assembly (100) alters gas flow of product hydrogen and byproduct streams responsive to temperature of valve assembly.    USE - System for automatically distributing gas in hydrogen-producing electrochemical fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, construction or industrial vehicle, boat, sea craft, commercial offices or buildings, lighting assemblies, radios, computer, communication equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is produced efficiently, as the gas flow of product hydrogen and byproduct streams is altered responsive to temperature of valve assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for automatically altering gas flow in conduit system; and    (2) method for automatic gas distribution in hydrogen-producing fuel processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the temperature-responsive valve assembly.    Automatic temperature-responsive valve assembly (100)    Outer wall (102)    Inner wall (104)    Gas flow direction (108)    Valve orifices (113)
NOVELTY - A temperature regulating unit comprises a thermoelectric module (12) adapted for thermal coupling to fuel cell; control circuit (10) adapted to operate under the control of programmable logic unit; and programmable logic unit programmed to switch the control circuit between a first switched mode, in which an electrical current of a definite polarity is applied to thermoelectric module, and second switched mode, in which an electrical current of reversed polarity is applied to thermoelectric module.    USE - A temperature regulating unit for a fuel cell in a breath alcohol concentration measurement device, and vehicle ignition interlocks using such device.    ADVANTAGE - The calibration method simplifies the calibration of breath alcohol concentration measurement devices in manufacturing process. The calibration apparatus will make it possible for service centers remote from the manufacturer to perform the calibration process, a function that previously such service centers might have been unable to perform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a calibration apparatus for a breath alcohol concentration measurement device; and    (2) a method of calibrating a thermochemical fuel cell in a breath alcohol concentration measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram illustrating the temperature regulating unit.    Control circuit (10)    Thermoelectric module (12)    Switching transistor (S1)    Other switching transistors (S2, S3)    Other switching transistor (S4)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a fuel cell (5) i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, with an anode side (6) and a cathode side (7), where the fuel i.e. hydrogen, is supplied to the anode side by a fuel inlet (12) through a fuel pipeline. The fuel pipeline forms a heat exchanger (22) for cooling an electrical and/or electronic power component (16), an electrical drive unit (18) and a fuel recirculation blower of a fuel cell system (2), where the fuel passing through channels of the heat exchanger partially cools the power component, the drive unit and the recirculation blower.    USE - Device for use with a fuel cell system for generating electrical energy for driving an electric motorized unit i.e. drive motor, for propulsion of a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, railway vehicle, watercraft and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flowing through the channels of the heat exchanger cools the electrical and/or electronic power component, the electrical drive unit and the fuel recirculation blower of the fuel cell system, so that the decrease in the temperature of the fuel less than the ambient temperature is avoided, thus ensuring a safe and faster cold starting of the fuel cell system, even when the atmospheric temperature is less than the freezing point of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of an energy generation device with a fuel cell system.    Electrical energy generating device (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (5)    Anode side (6)    Cathode side (7)    Fuel inlet (12)    Electrical and/or electronic power component (16)    Electrical drive unit (18)    Heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - The system has an alternator (6) for producing electrical energy when the alternator is driven by a heat engine. A cold starting relay (10) is mounted between an accumulator i.e. lead storage battery (2), and a starter (8), and another cold starting relay (14) is mounted between a supercapacitor (12) and the starter. A direct current to direct current converter (16) is mounted between the accumulator and the supercapacitor for charging the supercapacitor. An electronic control unit i.e. logic controller (18), controls the converter and the relays.    USE - System for supplying power to drive a heat engine of a vehicle such as motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, commercial vehicle and public vehicle, which is used for collective transports.    ADVANTAGE - The system can preserve a single accumulator i.e. lead storage battery, and can improve the technology of the accumulator for the stop and start function of the vehicle in an inexpensive manner. The system permits increasing the supply voltage of the starter such that the power and the speed of the starter are increased during cold starting of the vehicle. The system permits improving retrieval braking function for maximizing the production of the electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power to a heat engine of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply system.    Lead storage battery (2)    Alternator (6)    Starter (8)    Cold starting relays (10, 14)    Supercapacitor (12)    Direct current to direct current converter (16)    Logic controller (18)
NOVELTY - The electric car has a chassis (1) and a wind generator (2). The wind generator is arranged inside the chassis. The front upper portion or/and ends of the wind generator is provided with air inlet (3). The air inlet is formed inclining towards the head portion of car. The air inlet is covered by metal mesh.    USE - Electric car with power generating function.    ADVANTAGE - Since wind generator is arranged inside the chassis, the wind produced during the driving process of car, and external wind are blown into the chassis through the air inlet to enable the wind generator to generate electric energy from the wind energy. Small resistive effect and improved energy saving effect can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of the electric car.    Chassis (1)    Wind generator (2)    Air inlet (3)
NOVELTY - The car has slot frame that is formed in center portion of car main casing, along up and down direction of chassis of the car main casing. A battery box is installed in the slot frame such that the battery box is located in center portion of the car.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can be positioned easily in the car main casing, and the friction between the battery box and the rod can be reduced reliably when the rod and the battery box are installed in the slot frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric car.
NOVELTY - The device is connected to automobile motor through a belt wheel without changing the main structure. A solar energy battery panel is connected with the rechargeable battery through a charging controller. An automobile power generator is connected with the rechargeable battery through a charging switch circuit including a triode and a relay.    USE - Power-assisted device of solar energy motor of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The charging switch circuit of power generator is disconnected and the power generator is in idle condition when rechargeable battery is fully charged during daytime. The solar energy battery panel supplies power to the motor during day time. The charging switch circuit of motor is connected to charge the rechargeable battery, as the voltage of the solar energy battery panel is lower than the charging voltage of rechargeable battery during cloudy day. Oil saving can be realized without affecting normal operation of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power-assisted device of solar energy motor of automobile. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power generation device has a steering mechanism, drive mechanism, brake mechanism, hand pressing power generation mechanism and light mechanism which are installed in car body. The hand pressing power generation mechanism has hand pressing generator (5), fully-protecting charger, battery, power generating operation rod (2) and connection rod (6).    USE - Manually operated power generation device mounted in electric car, bus, coach and van (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be saved, and operation rod is operated to drive generator so as to generate electricity such that car is driven continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Car frame (1)    Power generating operation rod (2)    Hand pressing generator (5)    Connection rod (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an oxathiole-dioxide derivative (1), a dioxolone derivative (2), and trialkylphosphite (component A). A complex oxide of transition metal containing 35 mol% or more of manganese with respect to the entire transition metal, is used for positive electrode (1).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used in lithium secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, liquid-crystal televisions, handy cleaners, electronic notebooks, calculators, backup power supply use, motors, game machines, power tools, and electric motor cycles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent durability. The usage amount of manganese in positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an oxathiole-dioxide derivative of formula (1), a dioxolone derivative of formula (2), and trialkylphosphite (component A). A complex oxide of transition metal containing 35 mol% or more of manganese with respect to the entire transition metal, is used for positive electrode.    R1-R4=H, fluoro, or 1-12C monovalent hydrocarbyl optionally containing fluorine atom;    n=0-3;and    R5,R6=H, methyl, ethyl or propyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery consisting of a negative electrode (2), a positive electrode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coin-type lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (5)    Gasket (6)    Spacer board (7)
NOVELTY - A nitrile compound (1) is new.    USE - Nitrile compound is used for non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium cell (both claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrile compound provides lithium cell having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nitrile compound of formula: NC-R3-X-R4 (1) is new.    X= -S(=O)2 -, -O-S(=O)-O-, or -O-C-(=O)-C(=O)-O-;    R3=1-4C linear or branched alkylene;and    R4=2-5C linear or branched cyanoalkyl, 3-5C linear or branched 2-alkynyl, or 1-6C linear or branched alkyl.    When X is -O-C-(=O)-C(=O)-O-, R4 is 3-5C linear or branched 2-alkynyl or 1-6C linear or branched alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte, which is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent. The non aqueous electrolyte contains nitrile compound; and    (2) lithium cell, which comprises non-aqueous electrolyte containing nitrile compound (0.01-5 mass%), positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a catalyst layer capable of performing water vapor reforming reaction of organic compound and water vapor to produce hydrogen, or dehydrogenation to separate and produce hydrogen atom from organic compound. The catalyst layer has a metallic cluster containing metal having different valence.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus is used for motor vehicle (claimed) and used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and methanol fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is economically and efficiently manufactured using the catalyst in hydrogen production apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of hydrogen fueled engine combustion of motor vehicle.    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Liquid fuels supply nozzle (2)    Hydrogen inlet tube (4)    Dehydrogenation fuel inlet tube (5)    Engine cylinder (6)
NOVELTY - The generating set has a pedestal (13) connected with a wind tunnel (1). A generator (2) is provided in a wind tunnel. A light-heat collector (6) and a Fresnel condenser lens (7) are connected to the wind tunnel in turn. An optical fiber sensor in the light-heat collector is connected with a photoelectric converter in series. A heat pipe is connected with a thermoelectric converter. A shunt head (12) is equipped in a front part of the generating set. The pedestal is connected to a vehicle body to form an integrated structure.    USE - Vehicular movable wind-light-magnetism-heat four-in-one generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set converts natural wind, light, magnetism and heat to provide a clean energy as power source to a motor vehicle, so as to have self-power-generation effect, strong endurance ability, high carrying capacity and clean energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicular movable wind-light-magnetism-heat four-in-one generating set.    Wind tunnel (1)    Generator (2)    Light-heat collector (6)    Fresnel condenser lens (7)    Shunt head (12)    Pedestal (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a generator and a transformer that are assembled on a vehicle bottom plate. A chain wheel is connected to driven wheel shaft and generator. A speed variable mechanism is connected between the chain wheels.    USE - Device for generating electric power using inertial force of van.    ADVANTAGE - Installation and maintenance operations of simple structured device can be performed easily. Electric power is generated using the inertial force of van such that energy saving is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the arrangement of electric power generating device arranged in lower side of van.
NOVELTY - The patch has a thin magnetic sheet (2) arranged on a back surface of a flexible power generation panel (1).    USE - Flexible patch for solar power generation in an automobile and a travel tent.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation device is fixed to the ceiling of the power generation carrier such as automobile. A block of iron sheet is placed in the tent. The patch is convenient to install and ideal in effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flexible patch.    Flexible power generation panel (1)    Thin magnetic sheet (2)
NOVELTY - The set has a low melting point film coating agent coating two sides of a non-flame film layer. A power generation charge unit stores a voltaic occurring part that converts alternating current (AC) power source setting up a power output stage in the piezoelectric film layer, where a low melting point film layer is polyethylene or a polypropylene. A power generation charge includes a rectifier, a capacitor and two transistors.    USE - Road generating set for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set can be utilized by converting vibration energy occurring in the road into electric energy, and is easy to install, and provides convenience in ride comfort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for laying a road generating set.
NOVELTY - The pre-heater has a radiator (700) for releasing heat generated in a state-contacting transistor, where the radiator is arranged within a housing main body (600). The radiator is connected with a printed circuit board that is equipped with the state-contacting transistor. The housing main body is fixed in an end of a cover body (500), and a current source terminal is electrified with an external power supply. The cover body is provided with a heat fin assembly (300) and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (400). An air flowing hole is formed in the housing main body.    USE - Pre-heater for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-heater minimizes the thermal effect of the printed circuit board, and effectively performs the heat dissipation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a pre-heater.    Heat fin assembly (300)    Positive temperature coefficient element (400)    Cover body (500)    Housing main body (600)    Radiator (700)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydraulic oil tank (2) connected with first check valve (5) and second check valve (5-2) through a low pressure oil pipe (7). A high pressure oil pipe (6) is connected through third check valve (5-1) and fourth check valve (5-3). An automatic control switch (11) is connected with a safety reflux valve (10). A hydraulic motor (4) is connected with the hydraulic oil tank. A connecting frame (8) is provided on a top part of an outer flank of a bidirectional piston type hydraulic pump (1). A connecting axle is connected with a piston rod of the hydraulic pump.    USE - System for recovering kinetic energy of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can convert the energy generated to kinetic energy when the clearance between the axle and the vehicle changes, so as to directly drive the vehicle or generate electricity for supplying the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a kinetic energy recovering system for a vehicle.    Bidirectional piston type hydraulic pump (1)    Hydraulic oil tank (2)    Hydraulic motor (4)    Check valves (5, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3)    High pressure oil pipe (6)    Low pressure oil pipe (7)    Connecting frame (8)    Safety reflux valve (10)    Automatic control switch (11)
NOVELTY - The device (30) has a power storage unit (38) recharged by power generated by generators (31, 71). A judging unit is used for judging running state of a vehicle. A generation control unit (50) is used for controlling generation loads of the generators during accelerating period when instantaneous rotating speed of the generator rises in single combustion period of an engine (10) i.e. 4-stroke engine, and during decelerating period when instantaneous rotating speed of the generators lowers under condition in which detected output voltage is greater than a regulated threshold value.    USE - Power supply control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device restricts the influence on the power supply for the vehicle loads and the change in the instantaneous rotating speed of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a power supply control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (10)    Power supply control device (30)    Generators (31, 71)    Power storage unit (38)    Generation control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The controller has 12V 5A and 12V 60A control circuits comprising the switch circuits whose input terminals are connected to output terminals of switch ON and switch OFF control circuits. The power terminals of switch circuits and switch ON control circuit are connected to positive terminal of storage battery. The input terminal of switch OFF control circuit is connected to host controller of vehicle such that the switch circuits are connected to power terminals of host controller and electrical appliance such as warning lamp and communication unit, respectively.    USE - Power source controller for automatic power control of high/low power electrical appliance such as warning lamp and communication unit (both claimed) mounted in vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supplied to the warning lamp and communication unit can be controlled reliably so that the excess power consumption of the electrical appliance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of block diagram of power source controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode (20) has catalyst layer (24) comprising catalyst, phosphoric acid and binder containing triazole modified polymer. The catalyst layer contains platinum, platinum alloy and/or carbon. The triazole modified polymer is 1,2,3-triazole grafted polysiloxane or 1,2,4-triazole grafted polysiloxane. The binder further contains tetraethyl orthosilicate and organosiloxane cross-linking agent. The catalyst contains platinum supported on carbon carrier.    USE - Fuel cell electrode for membrane electrode assembly used in proton electrolytic membrane fuel cell (both claimed) for use in automobile industries.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides fuel cells which can be operated stably at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst layer; and    (2) catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture of fuel cell electrode.    Fuel cell electrode (20)    Gas diffusion layer (22)    Catalyst layer (24)    Mold (30)    Polytetrafluoroethylene sheet (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a coolant pump (5) for delivering a cooling agent (K1) within a cooling agent circuit (1). The circuit is thermally coupled with a refrigerant agent circuit (4) of a refrigerating machine i.e. absorption refrigerating machine, via a heat exchanger (3). A separation unit (8) is connected with a heating element (9) e.g. burner, directly or via another cooling agent circuit. The latter cooling agent circuit is provided for cooling of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. An evaporator (12) is arranged in a direction of flow of a refrigerant agent (K2) e.g. ammonia.    USE - Device for cooling a battery i.e. high volt battery, of a vehicle e.g. vehicle with hybrid drive and motor vehicle that is utilized for transportation of human beings.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant agent in the refrigerant agent circuit is compressed based on a temperature influence of a refrigerant agent solution, so that an additional compressor can be avoided, thus reducing the noise generation in the vehicle while achieving an efficient cooling of the battery at differently ambient temperatures. The refrigerant agent circuit is designed in a compact manner, so that the space requirement for the device can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a cooling agent circuit of a battery, which is coupled with a refrigerant agent circuit of an absorption cooling machine.    Cooling agent (K1)    Refrigerant agent (K2)    Cooling agent circuit (1)    Heat exchanger (3)    Refrigerant agent circuit (4)    Coolant pump (5)    Separation unit (8)    Heating element (9)    Evaporator (12)
NOVELTY - A power transmission device has rotation unit (2) made to transmit electrical eddy current which aids in electric power generation of generator. The electrical eddy current is relayed as a mechanical energy of the rotating shafts (3,4) with respect to gearwheel.    USE - Power transmission device of a e.g. motor vehicle, bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a device whose engaging assemblies does not generate noise or abrasives engagement with each other, ensuring smooth connections and reliable power transmission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic drawing of the device.    Magnetic flux generator (1)    Rotation unit (2)    Shafts (3,4)
NOVELTY - The layer (132) has a pore formed in a nano fiber, and a catalyst particle i.e. platinum, filled in the pore, where diameter of the nano fiber is 1-1000 nanometers.    USE - Catalyst layer for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porosity and surface area of the catalyst layer can be increased. The catalyst particle is evenly dispersed in the pore, thus improving efficiency of the catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a catalyst layer for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell with a catalyst layer.    Fuel cell (100)    End plate (110)    Electrolyte membrane (120)    Electrode (130)    Catalyst layer (132)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a monitoring and control circuit monitoring and controlling a driving battery (11), and connected to an auxiliary battery (3) via power supply lines (2). A battery case (1) houses the driving battery and the monitoring and control circuit, and is connected to a car chassis ground (5) via a ground line (4). A connection detection circuit detects condition of the battery case that is connected to the auxiliary battery via the ground line, and the car chassis ground determines the condition of a ground line connection.    USE - Car power source apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case is connected to the car chassis ground via a ground switch when ground line connection failure occurs, so that driving battery leakage current is detected by a leakage detection circuit, thus ensuring high level of safety. The apparatus reliably and stably detects poor ground line connection with an extremely low-cost connection detection circuit, thus preventing vehicle operation even under the effects of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car power source apparatus.    Battery case (1)    Power supply lines (2)    Auxiliary battery (3)    Ground line (4)    Car chassis ground (5)    Driving battery (11)
NOVELTY - The structure has a large number of parallelepipedic thin blades (21) extending from bottom of a recess to a substrate surface while being oriented perpendicular to each other and formed in a pattern covering whole surface of the recess. Some of the blades are placed non-secant to one of walls (13-19), where each non-secant blade is connected to one of the walls by another perpendicular blade. The substrate and the blades are made of silicon. The blades have a thickness smaller than 0.8 micrometer, and are separated from each other by distance shorter than 0.8 micrometer.    USE - Three-dimensional structure for use in a recess of a substrate that is delimited by walls for forming a device (claimed) i.e. micro-electro-mechanical device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure exhibits a significant integration density. The blades prevent occurrence of buckling phenomenon and deformations caused due to electrostatic forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a support.    Support (1)    Walls (13-19)    Blades (21)    Trenches (23)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a control unit that controls a purge valve (23) in accordance with whether an inner side a fuel gas circulation path is in a dry condition or in a humid condition. The control unit controls amount of fluid including water and fuel gas discharged from the fuel gas circulation path. The control unit confirms whether the fuel gas existing in the fuel gas circulation path is replaced with air in accordance with a memory device after the system is started up. The purge valve is provided downstream of a fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit confirms whether the fuel gas existing in the fuel gas circulation path is replaced with air in accordance with the memory device after the fuel cell system is started up, thus preventing wasteful discharge of the fuel gas in a purging operation after starting up the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (21)    Purge valve (23)    Air pump (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing current pulsing to a NEXA (RTM: not defined) fuel cell stack (14) from time-to-time. Fuel cell voltage is clamped below a maximum fuel cell voltage level during a period after performing current pulsing of the fuel cell stack. The current pulsing of the fuel cell stack is performed by providing a short circuit path across the fuel cell stack and by removing the short circuit path across the fuel cell stack. A variable load (12) is electrically coupled and electrically uncoupled from the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for operating a power system i.e. fuel cell electric power system, utilized in transportation, portable and stationary power applications. Can also be used for a hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing the current pulsing to improve performance of fuel cells in a fuel cell electric power system, thus achieving the power system that is inexpensive, reliable and electrically efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power system with a zener diode to clamp voltage of a fuel cell stack.    Zener diode (D)    Variable load (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Power bus (16)    Energy storage device (26)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (10) for generating electricity, and an air-and-water separator (25) provided in a hydrogen-circulating line for separating water from anode-off-gas and storing the separated water. A drain unit drains the separated water via a drain valve (26). An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) controls the drain unit in a manner that a greater amount of the water is drained than water drained in an ordinary state process when the ECU determines that the drain unit is thawed after the ECU presumes that the drain unit is frozen.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. home-or-business-use stationary fuel cell system or built-in hot-water-supply fuel cell system, for use in a fuel-cell vehicle e.g. motorcycle, train or vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The drain unit desirably drains water in the air-and-water separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air-and-water separator (25)    Drain valve (26)    Electronic control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery housing (10) including a positive terminal (310) and a negative terminal (320) that are coupled to an electrical system. A controller is coupled to a controllable switching device (300), and generates a control signal. A main battery (100) supplies electrical energy to the electrical system when the switching device is in a position. An auxiliary battery (200) supplies the electrical energy to the electrical system when the switching device is in another position, where the batteries do not supply the electrical energy to the electrical system simultaneously.    USE - Switched multiple battery system for supplying electrical energy to an electrical system of a vehicle e.g. automobile such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The system supplies power to operate a vehicle in a reliable and cost-effective manner. The system avoids need for a jump-start in the vehicle, so that safety and security are improved. The system allows a user to quickly start and begin recharging of the main and auxiliary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a switched multiple battery system.    Battery housing (10)    Main battery (100)    Auxiliary battery (200)    Controllable switching device (300)    Positive terminal (310)    Negative terminal (320)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cover that is dimensioned and configured to seal an open top of a base (150). The cover is provided over a tray (160) to form a chamber (158), where terminals of a set of lithium ion cells (175) extend into a plenum between the tray and another tray (170) and extend into the chamber between the former tray and the cover. Gas produced by the set of lithium ion cells is vented into the plenum. A spring is utilized to hold each set of lithium ion cells, where the spring applies uniform compression force on the cells.    USE - Monoblock lithium ion battery for industrial, commercial, and military applications. Uses include but are not limited to fork lift, uninterruptible power supply, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, military weapon system, and as a power source for a starter motor for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The terminals of a set of lithium ion cells extend into the plenum between the tray and another tray, and extend into the chamber between the former tray and the cover, thus allowing to withstand forces generated by swelling of cell layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a monoblock lithium ion battery assembly comprising the spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a monoblock lithium ion battery.    End plates (120)    Base (150)    Chamber (158)    Trays (160, 170)    Lithium ion cells (175)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a space between electrodes of an electrode stack (175), and folding electrode tabs (200, 200', 202, 202', 204, 204', 206, 206') of an electrode tab stack into a compact arrangement using a specific formula. The electrode tab stack is connected to a connection unit i.e. corrugated clamp, where a top bracket (182a) and a bottom bracket (182b) are comprised in the connection unit. The tabs are sandwiched on the bottom bracket by the top bracket.    USE - Method for creating a battery such as nickel-metal hydride battery and rechargeable lead-acid battery, which is used in industrial applications i.e. uninterruptible power supplies, commercial vehicle such as fork lift, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and military applications i.e. military weapons systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tabs of the electrode tab stack are folded into compact arrangement using specific formula, and the electrode tab stack is connected to the connection unit, thus maximizing internal battery space, providing maximum power output, equalizing electrical resistance path and current flow through each electrode, and ensuring low resistance and compact connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery cell making method    (2) a low resistance cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an electrode stack.    Electrode stack (175)    Terminal post (181)    Top bracket (182a)    Bottom bracket (182b)    Electrode tabs (200, 200', 202, 202', 204, 204', 206, 206')
NOVELTY - A battery (1) comprises a base member and a several films arranged adjacent to each other on a same surface of the base member, at least a part of one of the films is overlapped with an adjacent one of the films. The films include a current collector film and an electrolyte film, the current collector film being arranged adjacent to the electrolyte film in such a manner that at least a part of one of the current collector film and the electrolyte film adjacent to each other is overlapped with at least a part of an other one of the adjacent films.    USE - As battery (claimed) use in mobile electronics appliances and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has facilitated movement of an electron and an ionized substance improving performance of charging and discharging. The shapes and the film thickness can be formed with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing a battery involving arranging a current collector film on a surface of a base member; and arranging an electrolyte film on the surface of the base member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic perspective view of battery.    Battery (1)    Casings (2,3)    Substrate (4,5)    Negative electrode current collector film (6)    Positive electrode current collector film (7)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution and precipitant containing metal are contacted and a deposit is produced. The deposit is mixed with sodium compound and baked to obtain electrode active material. The metal is chosen from 2 or more types of metallic element other than alkali metal, and is preferably iron, manganese, nickel, cobalt and/or titanium. The precipitant is aqueous solution.    USE - Manufacture of electrode active material for positive electrode of sodium rechargeable battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, mobile telephones, notebook personal computers and distribution type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material provides batteries having excellent charging/discharging characteristics even after repeated use. The amount of rare earth elements used in the electrode active material is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a cylindrical sodium rechargeable battery.    Metal container (21)    Collector (22)    Electrode material (23)    Separator (24)    Electrode sealing board (25)
NOVELTY - An electrode has electrode layer containing electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder provided on collector, and conductive adhesive layer containing carbon particles provided between electrode layer and collector. The carbon particles are graphite or carbon black. The conductive adhesive layer comprises (meth)acrylate polymer or diene polymer as binder.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used as backup power supply of personal computers, portable terminals, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high strength, and enables to manufacture lithium ion capacitor with low internal resistance and increased power density, easily.
NOVELTY - A porous film comprises inorganic filler and binder including styrene resin and polymer having glass transition temperature of 15 degrees C or less.    USE - Porous film used as protective film for electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed) used for electronic device and motor vehicles. Can also be used for electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has excellent film uniformity and flexibility, and suppressed powder-fall-off property at the time of roll picking. The lithium ion secondary battery comprising porous film has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous-film forming slurry;    (2) manufacture of porous film;    (3) secondary battery electrode; and    (4) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a floating capacitor (C5) supplying voltage detected from an anode terminal (A) or a cathode terminal (B) of a battery (200). A direct current (DC) voltage applying unit (350) applies DC voltage to the cathode terminal. A current leakage determination unit (340) calculates leakage resistance by using the detected voltage of the anode terminal and the cathode terminal sensed by a voltage sensing unit (330), and determines occurrence of current leakage by comparing the calculated leakage resistance and a reference insulation resistance.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen series battery and lithium battery, leakage current detecting apparatus for use in a battery driving apparatus of a battery pack (all claimed), which is utilized in a small size electronic product in a hybrid vehicle, an electromobile and an electric bike. Uses include but are not limited to a digital camera, a DVD player, aMPEG audio layer-3 (MP3)player, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a portable game device.    ADVANTAGE - The floating capacitor determines the leakage current of the battery with high accuracy regardless of the noise produced in the battery pack or load. The apparatus senses generation of leakage current of the battery at early stage, thus preventing discharge of the battery and avoiding malfunction of the vehicle interior instrument. The apparatus is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery leakage current sensing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery leakage current detecting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode terminal (A)    Cathode terminal (B)    Floating capacitor (C5)    Battery (200)    Voltage sensing unit (330)    Current leakage determination unit (340)    Direct current voltage applying unit (350)
NOVELTY - The unit (14) has an electric drive unit for driving a compressor (16) and a turbine (27), where the compressor comprises a compressor wheel and the electric drive unit comprises a housing in which a rotor is rotationally mounted by a bearing unit. The turbine comprises a turbine wheel, and the compressor wheel, rotor and the turbine wheel are connected together in a rotationally fixed manner. The compressor, rotor, turbine and the bearing unit are designed in such a manner that a rotational characteristic is defined according to formula.    USE - Air supply unit for a fuel cell in a drive system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor, rotor, turbine and the bearing unit are designed in such a manner that the rotational characteristic is defined according to the formula, thus increasing functionality and durability of the bearing unit, and hence achieving an efficient air supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system with a fuel cell and an air supply unit.    Drive system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air supply unit (14)    Compressor (16)    Electrical driving motor (17)    Turbine (27)
NOVELTY - The supply unit (14) has an electric drive unit (17) for driving a compressor (16) and comprising a rotor rotationally mounted in a housing by a bearing unit. A compressor wheel of the compressor and the rotor are connected together in a rotationally fixed manner, where the compressor, the rotor and the bearing unit are designed in a manner such that a specific rotation characteristic is obtained. The speed characteristic value of the compressor is defined as a peripheral speed at a largest diameter side of the compressor wheel.    USE - Air supply unit for a fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor, the rotor and the bearing unit are designed such that the specific rotation characteristic is obtained, thus obtaining a balanced between a target parameter of an aerodynamic design of the compressor, centrifugal force influence of the rotor, hence improving operability and service life of the bearing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a drive system with a fuel cell and an air supply unit.    Drive system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air supply unit (14)    Compressor (16)    Electric drive unit (17)
NOVELTY - The module has two batteries (3) i.e. lithium ion battery (4), arranged in a housing. A cooling element (5) is arranged between the batteries for dissipating the heat from the batteries. The cooling element has a larger expansion and a greater heat conductivity in the direction of x-axis and in y-axis than in the direction of Z-axis. The heat conductivity of the cooling element is 2 to 300 times larger in the direction of x-axis and/or in y-axis than in the direction of z-axis. The cooling element is partially made of graphite. The cooling element is designed as a disk (6) i.e. foil (7).    USE - Battery module for use in a battery module system that is utilized in a passenger or commercial motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or electric power tools and/or powertools and in hospitals.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling element has the larger expansion and the greater heat conductivity in the direction of x-axis and in y-axis than in the direction of Z-axis, so that a warming up and/or a heat accumulation between the batteries can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of batteries with cooling elements of a battery module without housings.    Batteries (3)    Lithium ion battery (4)    Cooling element (5)    Disk (6)    Foil (7)
NOVELTY - The resistor (1) has contact ends connected to an evaluation circuit by outer flexible measurement lines (7, 8), where the resistor is integrated as a solid object in a conductor (2). The evaluation circuit contacting the measurement lines evaluates voltage drop measured at the resistor. A ring is provided at a positive or negative pole terminal (3), where the resistor is arranged between the conductor and the pole terminal. A tube is fixedly connected at an end with the pole terminal and another end with the measurement lines.    USE - Shunt resistor for detecting electrical condition variables of a battery as a part of an energy management system in a motor vehicle, from load current of the battery (claimed) for measuring current in a conductor of the battery.    ADVANTAGE - The contact ends of the resistor connected to the evaluation circuit by the measurement lines, thus increasing manufacturing tolerances required for electronic parts, and hence avoiding the danger of the shunt resistor regarding leak tightness and corrosion during short circuit at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a conductor connected to a pole terminal of a battery, with a shunt resistor and an evaluation circuit.    Shunt resistor (1)    Conductor (2)    Positive or negative pole terminal (3)    Connections (5, 6)    Measurement lines (7, 8)    Signal connector (10)
NOVELTY - The composite material has an active element presenting electrochemical activity, conductive additive and a binder, where the conductive additive is a mixture of conductive additives containing carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes. The active element is made of metal such as tin, antimony and silicon, and alloys of tin, antimony and silicon. The binder is polymer selected from polysaccharides, modified polysaccharides, latex, polyelectrolytes, polyethers, polyesters and polyacrylic polymers.    USE - Composite material for an electrode i.e. negative electrode, of an electrochemical device of a lithium battery and a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium-ion battery (all claimed), in a mobile telephone, computer and lightweight equipment. Can also be used for an automobile such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material allows manufacturing the negative electrodes for the batteries, so that the batteries have low internal resistance and kinetics of effective charging and discharging, thus improving the performance of the negative electrode based of the active element forming an alloy with the lithium in a reversible manner while fully or partially substituting the normal conductive additive by the carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibers, and hence allowing the batteries to have a capacity to maintain the high capacity in cycling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a composite material of an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of rheologic characteristics of dispersion in a composite material of an electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a cabin including zones (20) to be air-conditioned. A heat exchanger (32) includes two inputs and an output (30), where one of the inputs is connected with a feed line (38). Another input is connected to an exhaust line (34) of a fuel cell (36). The output is connected to a trimming air distributor (28) and is arranged such that a supply air flowing into the air distributor is heated by heat of the exhaust gas of the fuel cell. Sensors (44) are arranged in air duct zones (22) for determining air volume flow.    USE - Air-conditioning system for a transport unit e.g. aircraft (all claimed) such as commercial aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the heat exchanger is connected to the trimming air distributor and is arranged such that the supply air flowing into the air distributor is heated by the heat of the exhaust gas of the fuel cell, thus enabling multi-zone air-conditioning with reduced fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell is selected from a group consisting of average temperature fuel cell, low temperature fuel cell and high temperature fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for individually air-conditioning zones of a cabin of a transport unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air-conditioning system.    Air-conditioned zones (20)    Air duct zones (22)    Trimming air distributor (28)    Output (30)    Heat exchanger (32)    Exhaust line (34)    Fuel cell (36)    Feed line (38)    Sensors (44)
NOVELTY - A particle aggregate contains tetragonal crystal zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles having primary particle diameter of 1-20 nm. The particle aggregate has porous spherical shape.    USE - Particle aggregate is used for molded product e.g. fuel electrode and air electrode for solid oxide fuel cell for motor vehicle and thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The particle aggregate has high porosity. The fuel electrode with large specific surface area is economically manufactured using the particle aggregate by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the particle aggregate, which involves preparing a particle dispersion liquid by dispersing tetragonal crystal zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles having dispersion particle size of 1-100 nm to a solvent, freezing the particle dispersion liquid by setting the liquid as a spraying liquid state and exposing the particle dispersion liquid of the spraying liquid state to the cooling substance of -196 to 0 degrees C by spraying the particle dispersion liquid, and sublimating the solvent of the frozen particle dispersion liquid and removing the solvent. The content of tetragonal crystal zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles in the particle dispersion liquid is 1-70 mass%. The liquid drop diameter of the spraying liquid state is set to 1-100 mu m.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises carbon material as conductive support agent and quinacridone derivative as dispersing agent having average number of substituent of acidic functional group of 0.4-1.9.    USE - Composition is used for electrode of lithium secondary battery (claimed) for digital camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, alkaline manganese battery, lead battery, fuel cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formed using the composition has improved wettability with respest to electrolyte solution. Since the conductive support agent has excellent dispersion stability, performance of battery is improved without inhibiting electroconductivity of conductive support agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A composition contains carbon material as conductive support agent, and dispersing agent which contains phthalocyanine derivative having acidic functional group. The average number of substituents of acidic functional group of phthalocyanine derivative is 0.4-2.9.    USE - Composition is used for electrode of lithium secondary battery (claimed) for digital camera and mobile telephone. Uses include but are not limited to nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, alkaline manganese battery, lead battery, fuel cell, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formed using the composition has improved wettability with respect to electrolyte solution. Since the conductive support agent has excellent dispersion stability, performance of battery is improved without inhibiting electroconductivity of conductive support agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating and bonding catalyst solution containing electrolyte and dispersion solvent, on one surface of electrolytic membrane (1) by thermo-compression to form cathode side catalyst layer (2) or anode side catalyst layer. The catalyst solution is coated and bonded on other surface of electrolytic membrane by thermo-compression to form another cathode side catalyst layer and anode side catalyst layer. The temperature at the time of bonding cathode side catalyst layer is higher than temperature at the time of bonding anode side catalyst layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the annealing temperature at the manufacturing catalyst layer is changed by the cathode side and anode side, the annealing temperature of the cathode side catalyst layer is set high, the moisture content of catalyst layer of anode side and cathode side can be controlled and the generation of flatting and drying up in anode side catalyst layer and cathode side catalyst layer can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining manufacturing process of catalyst layer.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Cathode side catalyst layer (2)    Coating film (3')    Press surface plate (P)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation continuation cost calculation unit (115) computes continuation cost adding power cost of electric power generation. A power purchasing cost calculation unit (116) calculates the purchasing cost when mains electric power is purchased. A discharge indication unit (118) discharges warm water from water heating apparatus when continuation cost is smaller than purchasing cost. A power generation stop indication unit (119) indicates stop of fuel cell to electric power generating apparatus when continuation cost is larger than purchasing cost.    USE - Electric power generation management system for managing power supply to household appliance. Uses include but are not limited to washing machine, refrigerator, TV and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of fuel cell is continued easily with reduced cost and the cost of system is simplified so that maintenance of system is reduced with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Displacement calculation unit (114)    Electric power generation continuation cost calculation unit (115)    Electric power purchasing cost calculation unit (116)    Discharge indication unit (118)    Electric power generation stop indication unit (119)
NOVELTY - The terminal metal fitting has a plate material that pierces a wire connection unit. A terminal connection unit is connected to a terminal unit. The wire connection unit is arranged with a baseplate unit. The barrel portions are extended from both sides of the baseplate unit. A thick portion (51) is provided at the center portion of baseplate unit.    USE - Open barrel-type terminal metal fitting for electric wire for battery, inverter and motor installed in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The barrel portions are extended from both sides of baseplate unit such that thick portion is provided at center portion of baseplate unit. Hence the elongation of the baseplate unit can be suppressed. The elongation of the terminal metal fitting can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    Step-shaped inclination unit (50)    Thick portion (51)    Step-difference portions (52,53)    Bottom portions (54A,54B)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a control circuit (7) which controls the cooling mechanism (4) and controls the cooling state of cooling plate (3). The cooling plate has a hollow chamber (11) with water-tight structure, storing the refrigerant (12) such as carbon-dioxide gas. A heat exchanger (13) is arranged inside the hollow chamber of cooling plate. The heat-exchanger is cooled by vaporizing the heat by circulating the refrigerant into hollow chamber and the battery cell is cooled.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature fluctuation of heat exchanger can be absorbed by refrigerant and the battery cell can be cooled efficiently without affecting the air conditioning of vehicle. The temperature of cooling plate is maintained to the melting point vicinity of the refrigerant without receiving the influence of cooling mechanism. The temperature raise of battery cell after engine stop can be prevented by cooling the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling plate (3)    Cooling mechanism (4)    Control circuit (7)    Hollow chamber (11)    Refrigerant (12)    Heat exchanger (13)
NOVELTY - An electrical double layer capacitor with maximum applied voltage of 3 V or more includes non-aqueous electrolyte solution and polarizing electrodes with two poles. The electrolyte solution comprises quaternary ammonium salt (1) and does not contain solvent. The natural electrical potential in electrolyte solution of polarizing electrode is 3.2-3.6 V with respect to lithium metal pole.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor exhibits improved charge-and-discharge performance. The oxidative decomposition of electrolyte solution on the surface of positive electrode is suppressed. The reduction disassembly of electrolyte cation is reduced on the surface of negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical double layer capacitor with maximum applied voltage of 3 V or more includes non-aqueous electrolyte solution and polarizing electrodes with two poles. The electrolyte solution comprises quaternary ammonium salt of formula (1) and does not contain solvent. The natural electrical potential in electrolyte solution of polarizing electrode is 3.2-3.6 V with respect to lithium metal pole (pair Li/Li+).    R1,R2=methyl or ethyl;and    X-=fluorine-containing anion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of laminate-type electrical double layer capacitor.    Aluminum tab (1)    Laminate (2)
NOVELTY - An electrode composition contains electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder like methacrylate, dibasic acid or acrylonitrile.    USE - Electrode composition is used for electrode for lithium ion capacitor (both claimed) used as back up power supply of memory of personal computer and portable terminal, load leveling power supplies of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and solar electric power generation energy storage system used together with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor manufactured using the electrode composition has excellent durability, high electrode intensity and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode for lithium ion capacitor.
NOVELTY - An aluminum electrolytic capacitor has an anode electrode foil provided with an anode lead-out unit and a cathode electrode foil provided with a cathode lead-out unit of aluminum wound via a separator. The solvent in the aluminum electrolytic capacitor contains quaternized imidazolinium salt or quaternized pyrimidinium salt dissolved in a mixed solvent containing (in wt.%) sulfolane, and ( gamma )-butyrolactone and ethylene glycol (20 or more). An electrolyte solution containing boric acid (0.5-2.5) and mannitol (0.5-2.5) is impregnated to the aluminum electrolytic capacitor.    USE - Aluminum electrolytic capacitor is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum electrolytic capacitor has excellent high-temperature durability, moisture resistance, leak-proof property and low-temperature characteristics, and low dielectric loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    Round-bar portion (6)    External connection portion (8)    Sealant (9)    Exterior case (10)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has cover that includes front cover portion (23) that is arranged so as to define a space (A) in side portion. Another space (A') is formed in other side portion of motorcycle. The battery (30) is located in the space (A). The upper portion (27a) of radiator (27) is provided in the space (A').    USE - Motorcycle such as two-wheeled motorcycle e.g. choppers. Can also be used in three or four-wheeled motorcycle such as quads, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Problems related to the reciprocal disposition of battery and/or radiator can be solved. Battery having improved reliability, efficiency, and performance can be provided. Overheating of battery can be suppressed. Space can be utilized effectively for accommodating battery and other components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining the reciprocal disposition of battery and radiator.    Front cover portion (23)    Radiator (27)    Upper portion of radiator (27a)    Battery (30)    Spaces (A,A')
NOVELTY - A frame (31) consists of a resin frame layer (310) arranged through a pair of adhesive layers (311a,311b). The adhesive layer comprises an olefin-type thermoplastic resin modified with an acid, a silane coupling agent, and fibrous filler. The frame is interposed between two sheets of plates of a separator arranged opposingly between laminated electrodes. Adhesive seal of the plates is carried out.    USE - Frame is used in separators (claimed) of fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The frame enables adhesive sealing with excellent adhesive force between plates of separators. The adhesive layer has excellent elasticity modulus even under high temperature conditions, creep resistance, and environmental resistance. The frame enables easy manufacture of lightweight separators having excellent reliability, with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the frame.    Frame (31)    Resin frame layer (310)    Adhesive layers (311a,311b)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an electromagnetic transducer (4) mounted at an internal side of a front fork (3), and a permanent magnet (2) placed opposite to the electromagnetic transducer and mounted at one side of a front wheel (1). A lead is placed on the electromagnetic transducer and communicated with a counting displayer (6) on a handlebar (5).    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The front wheel is connected to the permanent magnet, rotation of the permanent magnet produces an electric impulse while crossing with the electromagnetic transducer on the front fork, and the electric impulse is conveyed to the counting displayer through the lead, so that rotation times of the front wheel can be directly converted into running distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.    Front wheel (1)    Permanent magnet (2)    Front fork (3)    Electromagnetic transducer (4)    Handlebar (5)    Counting displayer (6)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle chassis (1) has a storage battery set (3) connected with a charger and a traveling motor (4). Several sets of electric generators (2) are coordinated with a gear driving mechanism, and are coordinated with a solar battery plate. The electric generator is connected with an electric generator adjustment control system and the storage battery set, using a lead.    USE - Chargeable motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle can be charged efficiently during driving operation, using the downhill inertia and the energy generated by brake, wind energy and solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the chargeable motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle chassis (1)    Electric generator (2)    Storage battery set (3)    Traveling motor (4)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel tank (12) storing a compressed fuel and coupled to a support system (18) that is coupled with a vehicle i.e. fuel cell powered vehicle. A suspension system (16) is coupled to the fuel tank, where the suspension system, support system and the fuel tank cooperate with each other to carry vehicle structural loads and reaction loads of the suspension system. The fuel tank is in fluid communication with a fuel cell assembly to provide fuel e.g. liquid, to the fuel cell assembly for powering the vehicle.    USE - Fuel e.g. liquid or compressed gas, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen or air, storage system for a vehicle i.e. fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The suspension system, the support system and the fuel tank cooperate with each other to carry vehicle structural loads and reaction loads of the suspension system, thus maximizing volume of the fuel tank and fuel storage capacity. The system minimizes interior and cargo space of the vehicle, so that utility and comfort of the vehicle are optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of a suspension system of a vehicle incorporating a fuel storage system.    Fuel storage system (10)    Fuel tank (12)    Suspension system (16)    Support system (18)    Springs (27)
NOVELTY - The stopper has limitation unit (11) which permits the slide of battery (2) in push-in direction (2B), while controlling pull-out direction (2A) operation of battery at the time of first position (1A). The push-in direction of battery is permitted at the time of the second position (1B). The lever changes the limitation unit from second position into first position when battery is slid to pull-out direction.    USE - Stopper for sliding-type battery used in tow car, forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that battery can be safely draw-out by just operating the stopper once. Ensures that battery can be easily pushed in at the time of battery replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the stopper for sliding-type battery.    First position (1A)    Second position (1B)    Battery (2)    Pull-out direction (2A)    Push-in direction (2B)    Limitation unit (11)
NOVELTY - Particle aggregate contains tetragonal crystals of zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles having primary particle diameter of 1-20 nm as main component, and has shape anisotropy.    USE - Particle aggregate is used for sintered compact and solid electrolyte of solid oxide fuel cell used as motive power source of motor vehicles and thermal power station. Can also be used in micro tool and oxygen sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The particle aggregate provides sintered compact with high mechanical strength. The solid oxide fuel cell having excellent performance is prepared economically using the particle aggregate by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of particle aggregate, which involves dispersing tetragonal crystals of zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles into solvent accommodated in a container, freezing the obtained dispersion liquid and sublimating frozen solvent by exposing the dispersion liquid to cooling substance at -196 degrees C to 0 degrees C in flow liquid state. The particle size of tetragonal crystal zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles in the dispersion liquid is 1-100 nm. The content of tetragonal crystals of zirconia particles or stabilized zirconia particles in the dispersion liquid is 0.01-70 mass%.
NOVELTY - A lithium transition metal oxide has layer structure having lithium-containing metal oxide (1). The crystal structure of lithium transition metal oxide is trigonal with space group of R-3m. The lithium transition metal oxide has oxygen site occupancy rate of more than 0.982 and 0.998 or less, calculated by Rietveld method. The distance between 3b site and 6c site of lithium transition metal oxide is more than 1.95 Angstrom and 2.05 Angstrom or less.    USE - Lithium transition metal oxide is used as positive electrode active material for lithium cell for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic electric appliance, video camera, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition metal oxide provides battery having improved charging/discharging cycle characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium transition metal oxide has layer structure having lithium-containing metal oxide of formula: Li1+xM1-x-yM'yO2-d (1). The crystal structure of lithium transition metal oxide is trigonal with space group of R-3m. The lithium transition metal oxide has oxygen site occupancy rate of more than 0.982 and 0.998 or less, calculated by Rietveld method. The distance between 3b site and 6c site of lithium transition metal oxide is more than 1.95 Angstrom and 2.05 Angstrom or less.    M=manganese, cobalt and/or nickel;    M'=transition element(s) chosen from 3-11 group element of periodic table;    1+x=1-1.08, which is molar ratio of lithium;    y=0.001-0.03;and    d=not defined.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bearing (4) that rotatably support a driving shaft (34) of compression section (32). An oil pump (54) supplies oil stored in an oil tank (52) to the bearing through an oil supply path (50) in an oil supply system (5). An oil temperature sensor (60) detects temperature of the oil in oil supply system. An oil pressure sensor (63) detects pressure of the oil in oil supply system. A control unit (7) controls oil pump and oil flow volume supplied to the bearing based on oil temperature and oil pressure.    USE - Centrifugal compressor apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in other hydraulic system such as gas-compression machine and turbocharger.    ADVANTAGE - The oil pump and oil flow volume are controlled based on temperature and pressure of oil in oil supply system such that the oil supplied to the bearing is optimized, lubricity of the bearing is improved and burning of the driving shaft supported by bearing is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the compressor apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bearing (4)    Oil supply system (5)    Control unit (7)    Compression section (32)    Driving shaft (34)    Oil supply path (50)    Oil tank (52)    Oil pump (54)    Oil temperature sensor (60)    Oil pressure sensor (63)
NOVELTY - The system has a pair of electric motors (32, 40) driving a set of hydraulic pumps (33, 41), respectively. An actuator (17) driven by hydraulic fluid discharged from one of the hydraulic pumps (41), provides motive power to a regeneration apparatus (28). An electrical storage apparatus stores electric power revived by the regeneration apparatus from the actuator. A control apparatus controls the regeneration apparatus based on operating state of the hydraulic pump.    USE - Hydraulic system for use in a construction machine (claimed) such as hybrid crane, hybrid bulldozer and hybrid pile driver.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic system has the control apparatus controlling regeneration apparatus based on the operating state of the hydraulic pump, thus improving the energy saving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a construction machine comprising a revolving superstructure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydraulic system.    Tank (8)    Actuator (17)    Regeneration apparatus (28)    Electric motors (32, 40)    Hydraulic pumps (33, 41)
NOVELTY - A parameter for determining remaining capacity output function which sets charging/discharging electric current, temperature of storage battery (2) and battery voltage as an input and sets remaining capacity as output, is computed. The battery remaining capacity is determined using the function, in stable period at which variation of current with respect to battery becomes predetermined range after start of independent power supply.    USE - Remaining capacity estimation method of nickel hydride storage battery mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in estimating remaining capacity of lead storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, lithium storage battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the storage battery in stable period can be estimated with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for remaining capacity estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of independent electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (2)    Load (4)    Control apparatus (5)    Parameter calculation unit (51)    Remaining capacity calculation unit (53)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electrode particles (4a) and catalyst particles (4b) on upper and lower electrolytic layers (2a,2b), respectively. The backup films (3a,3b) are formed on respective electrode particles and catalyst particles, and are covered with respective press films (5a,5b). The electrolytic layers are reinforced with porous layer (1), and electrode and catalyst particles are buried into respective electrolytic layers, when press films are hot-compressed.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) used in fuel cell (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in motor vehicle, power supply of domestic appliances, and battery of mobile telephone. Can also be used in direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode and catalyst materials can be buried into respective electrolytic layers. Hence the peeling of backup films can be performed easily. The durability of the fuel cell can be improved. The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous layer (1)    Upper electrolytic layer (2a)    Lower electrolytic layer (2b)    Backup films (3a,3b)    Electrode particle (4a)    Catalyst particle (4b)    Press films (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (12) has a voltage sensor (52) that detects the electric power generation voltage of fuel cell (42), and a temperature sensor (24) that detects the temperature of the fuel cell. An electronic control unit (ECU) (80) controls output of the fuel cell by setting the upper limit of voltage threshold value based on the temperature of fuel cell so that the electric power generation voltage is below the upper limit of voltage threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell due to the influence of the electric power generation voltage can be suppressed reliably and the output of the fuel cell can be improved effectively while improving the electric current voltage characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Fuel cell (42)    Voltage sensor (52)    Temperature sensor (54)    ECU (80)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a separator (2) which is equipped with an insulating sheet (10), and arranged between the opposing surfaces of a battery cell. A frame (12) of a segmentation separator (11) is arranged along the periphery of the battery cell. A ventilation clearance gap is formed between the surfaces of the insulating sheet and the battery cell. A ventilation opening (14) is formed in the segmentation separator so as to ventilate and cool the battery cell.    USE - Assembled battery for hybrid electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation area between the insulating sheet and the battery cell can be enlarged, hence the battery cell can be cooled effectively. The pressure loss of the cooling gas can be reduced reliably, and the expansion of the battery cell can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (2)    Insulating sheet (10)    Segmentation separator (11)    Frame (12)    Ventilation opening (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a short circuit element (51) formed between the cover boards (23, 25) along the lamination direction of a battery laminated casing. An engagement hole (3b) extended orthogonal to the lamination direction is formed in an electrically conductive board (3). An engagement protrusion (51b) extending orthogonal from a main plate (51a) is engaged with the engagement hole of the conductive board adjacent to a unit battery (C).    USE - External short circuit system of battery module mounted in vehicle e.g. electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Since the engagement protrusion extending orthogonal from a main plate is engaged with the engagement hole of the conductive board adjacent to a unit battery, the external short circuit due to the abnormal unit battery is prevented reliably and hence the normal operation of the battery module is ensured. By changing the material and the dimension of the electrically conductive board, the external short circuit is system is constructed easily with simple structure and the performance of the battery module is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front and side of short circuit system attached to electrically conductive board.    Electrically conductive board (3)    Engagement hole (3b)    Cover boards (23,25)    Short circuit element (51)    Main plate (51a)    Engagement protrusion (51b)    Unit battery (C)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an ejector (24) for merging the circulating gas and new supply gas supplied to a fuel cell. A relief valve (25) is installed integrally with the ejector at the upstream side of the confluence portion of supply gas and circulating gas in the ejector. The ejector has an aperture for restricting the flow volume of supply gas in the upstream side of the confluence portion.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric train/tram, airplane, vessel, self-propelled robot, other moving body and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the relief valve is prevented by preventing adhesion of water to the relief valve. The relief valve is opened with sufficient responsiveness during the generation of abnormal pressure in the ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the ejector integrally installed with the relief valve and the graphical illustration of the pressure distribution in the ejector.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ejector (24)    Relief valve (25)    Supply port (42)    Discharge port (43)    Nozzle (46)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode structure (25) and negative electrode structure (26) that are located in parallel with respect to the lamination direction of collectors (18,19). A rectangular frame (17) is formed by insert molding of metal base material (24) and resin (23). The collectors are arranged opposite to the storage space (20) of the rectangular frame.    USE - Square secondary battery such as nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium battery, lithium ion battery, etc., mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion and swelling of the electrode structures can be suppressed due to the presence of frame having high bending strength, so that operating performance of the battery can be improved. The generation of short circuit and earth leakage in the battery can be prevented, and size and weight of the battery can be reduced by using a simple arrangement. The corrosion of the battery can be prevented, since the contact between electrolyte solution and base material is avoided by protecting the base material with resin, so that lifetime of the battery can be increased. The welding operation of the secondary battery can be performed efficiently, and concentration of stress on the corners of the battery can be prevented, so that rupture of the battery at the joint line is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing frame of square secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the rectangular frame. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rectangular frame (17)    Collectors (18,19)    Storage space (20)    Resin (23)    Base material (24)    Positive electrode structure (25)    Negative electrode structure (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming carbon layer as corrosion resistant layer on metal substrate (12), by using together filter less arc ion-plating process and different vapor deposition process. A conductive region is formed in the carbon layer, by performing filter less arc ion-plating process.    USE - Method for manufacturing separator for fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of metal substrate in the electric power generation environment can be prevented. The increase in contact resistance of separator in the electric power generation environment can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Reactive-gas flow path (10)    Metal substrate (12)    Coating layer (14)
NOVELTY - An electrode paste (21) is coated on a surface (11) of a collector sheet (10). The surface of sheet coated with electrode paste is wound on a groove (33) of a back-roll (32), for advancing the sheet. The electrode paste (22) is coated on surface (12) of sheet wound on the back-roll.    USE - Method of manufacturing band electrode of positive or negative type for manufacturing of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for driving motor mounted in motor vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of sheet coated with electrode paste is wound on the groove of the back-roll, the other surface of sheet can be maintained flat so that the electrode paste can be coated on the other surface with more sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) band electrode manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing the process of coating electrode paste to surface of collector sheet.    Collector sheet (10)    Surfaces (11,12)    Electrode pastes (21,22)    Back-roll (32)    Groove (33)
NOVELTY - The material liquids of positive electrode electrolytic membrane and negative electrode electrolytic membrane are applied to the same surface of a secondary battery. An intermediate film is formed between the electrolytic membranes such that the material liquids are prevented from reaching the intermediate film. The material liquids of the electrolytic membrane are solidified after the formation process of intermediate film, and an intermediate electrolytic membrane is positioned between the solidified electrolytic membranes.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery such as secondary battery mounted in portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting place of an intermediate electrolytic membrane can be ensured reliably, and the charging and discharging operations of the battery can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of a secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (20) has an alkali type fuel cell (21) and polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) type fuel cell (22) with anion and cation exchange membranes (21e,22e) respectively. The membranes connect electric power generation units between cathode poles of each fuel cell. A fuel supply path and oxidizing agent supply path are formed for supplying aqueous solution of liquid fuel such as ethanol and methanol, and gas containing oxidizing agent to current collection board (23) of each electric power generation unit and to anode pole of each fuel cell respectively.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with simple structure can be manufactured efficiently. The fuel cell which supplies water generated from anode pole of alkali type fuel cell to anode pole of PEM type fuel cell can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Alkali type fuel cell (21)    Anion exchange membrane (21e)    PEM type fuel cell (22)    Cation exchange membrane (22e)    Current collection board (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves heat-welding a portion of connection cylinder unit with a side of case main structure (31) to form sealing portion (S1). The inner side of case main structure is connected with connection cylinder units. The connection cylinder unit is welded with other side of the case main structure to form other sealing portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of closed-type battery such as closed-type lithium ion secondary battery for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camcorder and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection cylinder unit is welded with the side of the case main structure to form sealing portion. Hence the sealing process can be performed easily and reliably. The battery case can be opened and closed easily. The penetration of the water content into the battery case can be prevented. The heat dissipation property of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery.    Case main structure (31)    Opening (41T)    Electric power generation unit (60)    Positive electrode board (61)    Sealing portion (S1)
NOVELTY - The system has main flow path (17) that is formed between a hydrogen gas supply unit and a hydrogen gas inlet port of fuel cell stack. A circular flow path (20) is connected to hydrogen gas exit and main flow path. A hydrogen pump (13) is provided with a pump drive unit (23) to drive a pump unit (22), and ejector (14) is provided with inlet (33) to suck circulation fluid that is discharged through an ejection opening (31). The ejector is adjoined with pump drive unit generating heat, and integrated with hydrogen pump through an integrated circulator (21).    USE - Hydrogen circulation system of fuel cell mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and rail vehicle. Can also be used in mobile device, notebook computer, mobile telephone and power station.    ADVANTAGE - The burden of the hydrogen pump can be eased and the size of the hydrogen pump can be reduced while reducing the electric power consumption. The freezing of the circulation fluid can be prevented and the obstruction in the flow path can be eliminated while raising the temperature of pump drive unit of hydrogen pump, and improving the energy efficiency of the hydrogen circulation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen circulation system.    Hydrogen pump (13)    Ejector (14)    Main flow path (17)    Circular flow path (20)    Integrated circulator (21)    Pump unit (22)    Pump drive unit (23)    Ejection opening (31)    Inlet (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer (2) in surface of electrolytic membrane (1) and preparing the gas diffusion layer. Low dry adhesion powder (8) which consists of perfluoro type fluoro-resin is dispersed on any one of adhesive surface of catalyst layer and adhesive surface of gas diffusion layer, where the dimension of low dry adhesion powder is larger than the surface roughness of catalyst layer. The adhesive surfaces are subsequently contacted and then the surfaces are bonded together by thermo-compression to soften the adhesion powder.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode gasket assembly (MEGA) of fuel cell used in fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas permeability, water permeability, electroconductivity with respect to electrode assembly of fuel cell can be ensured. The adhesive strength between membrane electrode assembly and gas diffusion layer is set high, without raising the manufacturing cost. A highly durable electrode assembly can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of dispersion of low dry adhesion powder on catalyst layer in MEGA.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Low dry adhesion powder (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a scavenging gas supply unit (21) which supplies scavenging gas to the inside of fuel cell (10) and humidifier (22). A control unit (51) acquires the moisture content inside the humidifier and determines the flow volume of scavenging gas supplied to humidifier based on the moisture content obtained by moisture acquisition unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used for motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, vessel and aircraft, and household applications.    ADVANTAGE - The excess supply of scavenging gas can be prevented and the drying of humidifier to the maximum can also be prevented. Thus preferred moisture content can be maintained in the humidifier at the next start of fuel cell. The freezing of moisture content inside the humidifier by lack of dry can also be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Scavenging gas supply unit (21)    Humidifier (22)    Humidifier bypass piping (42a)    Control unit (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a hydrogen detection coating film which is covered on fuel cell (15) accommodated in the fuel cell case (17) and/or the surface of fuel gas piping (27,28). The coating film is formed with a property of discoloring when the hydrogen is touched. A reflection portion is provided on the fuel cell accommodated in case and/or the surface fuel gas piping, such that the location which is not viewable from the viewing window (30) can be viewed from the viewing window by being reflected in the reflection portion.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus used as driving power supply of vehicle. Can also be used as fixed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The location of hydrogen leak can be simply detected and so the hydrogen leak can be repaired within a short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (15)    Fuel cell case (17)    Fuel gas piping (27,28)    Viewing window (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery cell (5) comprising a separator formed between positive electrode containing positive electrode active material and negative electrode containing alloy type negative electrode active material. The solid electrolyte containing polymer is impregnated into the positive and negative electrodes. The temperature of the battery cell becomes more than a predetermined value, at the time of discharging the battery cell. The discharge of the battery cell is controlled, based on the residual amount of the battery cell.    USE - Solid electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply in electric equipment or electronic device (both claimed). Can also be used in lithium polymer electrolyte battery used in personal computer, portable electronic device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, power tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the charging/discharging characteristics and output characteristics of the battery can be reduced, since the adhesiveness of the negative electrode active material layer and polymer electrolyte is maintained at the suitable state, so that lifetime of the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solid electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Battery cell (5)    Heater (6)    Voltage detector (7)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell case (20) accommodating fuel cell stack (10), is a multilayered structure which suppresses radiation of heat generated by fuel stack, to the exterior side. The fuel cell case includes fuel gas flow paths (22,24) in which gas having temperature lower than the temperature of fuel cell stack, flows. The cross-sectional area of fuel gas flow paths in high-temperature region is made larger than that of low-temperature region.    USE - Fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of fuel gas flow paths in high-temperature region is made larger than that of low-temperature region. Hence the temperature distribution in fuel cell stack can be homogenized. The process of maintaining the temperature of the fuel cell stack can be eliminated. The power generating efficiency of fuel cell module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell case (20)    Fuel gas flow paths (22,24)    Fuel cell module (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode electrically connected with end wall of a container through a current collector (28). The current collector connects a region (A) containing a portion welded to the end wall of the container and a region (B) containing a portion welded to the electrode. A connector (38) connects both the connection regions with strength lower than the welding strength of the current collector and the end wall. A region (D) having elasticity connects both the regions when the connector ruptures.    USE - Cylindrical battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery used for digital camera, electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector connects both the regions with strength lower than the welding strength of the current collector and the end wall and the region having elasticity connects both the regions when the connector ruptures, the rupturing of welding structure due to impact caused by the fall, vibration of the battery is avoided. Thus the cylindrical battery excellent in discharge characteristic at the time of normal use is obtained and the reliability of the battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of current collector for negative electrode of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collector (28)    Negative electrode welding location (30)    Slit (36)    Connector (38)    Connection regions (A,B,D)
NOVELTY - A fuel channel (2) supplies fuel into fuel electrode (11), and oxidizing agent channel (3) supplies oxidizing agent gas into oxidizing agent electrode (12). A centrifugal compressor (4) with housing having a suction chamber, a discharge chamber and an intermediate path is provided in upstream of fuel cell. An impeller is provided with an impeller blade that is rotated along the centrifugal direction to guide oxidizing agent gas. A swiveling blade provided in the drive unit is rotated and positioned with respect to the outer peripheral portion of the impeller.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electric machine, electronic device and hydraulic system such as gas compression machine of turbo charger.    ADVANTAGE - The surge produced in the fuel cell can be suppressed when the flow volume of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell is reduced, and the pressure ratio reducing the flow volume of the oxidizing agent to the fuel cell can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel channel (2)    Oxidizing agent channel (3)    Centrifugal compressor (4)    Fuel electrode (11)    Oxidizing agent electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The grommet has a cylindrical grommet structure (10) inserted into the harness insertion hole (2c) formed in the wall (2b) of the case (1) and latched in the wall. A lock (20) engages with the inner periphery of the grommet and locks the grommet in the wall. The lock unlocks and releases the grommet from the wall if the pressure of the gas inside the case exceeds a preset pressure.    USE - Grommet for harness used for connecting electrical components such as battery mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The working pressure of the grommet that functions as a safety valve for opening the case can be set easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the grommet attached to the battery case wall.    Case (1)    Wall (2b)    Harness insertion hole (2c)    Cylindrical grommet structure (10)    Lock (20)
NOVELTY - The harness connector has a valve (16) fractured by the internal pressure of a battery case (1) for connecting the inner and outer sides of the battery case when the battery case internal pressure exceeds a preset pressure. The preset pressure is set below the pressure resistant limit of a seal portion blocking the permeation of fluid into the battery case.    USE - Harness connector for battery case in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of the internal pressure of the battery case is suppressed without complicating the structure of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged front view of the principal portion of the battery case.    Battery case (1)    Connector (10)    Attachment frame (13)    Valve (16)    Outer wall (22)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (1) has a catalyst layers (20A,20B) joined with the surface of an electrolytic membrane (10) that consists of platinum carrying carbon (22) and electrolyte (23). The capsule particle (24) of catalyst layer consists of hardening resin (24b) and an electroconductive capsule (24a) melted by a predetermined melting temperature. The melting temperature is less than glass transition temperature of electrolyte of electrolytic membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle such as ecology car. Can also be used in direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the capsule particle of catalyst layer consists of hardening resin and electroconductive capsule melted by predetermined melting temperature, the perforation of electrolytic membrane can be prevented and sudden stopping of electric power supply from fuel cell can be prevented so that the safety of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for paste material for catalyst layer formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of MEA.    MEA (1)    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Catalyst layers (20A,20B)    Platinum carrying carbon (22)    Electrolyte (23)    Capsule particle (24)    Electroconductive capsule (24a)    Hardening resin (24b)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has laminating electrode group (12) that is laminated with positive electrode plate (5), separator (7) and negative electrode plate (6). An electrode group support structure (30) is arranged at the outer periphery of electrode group and formed with protrusion which protrudes towards side of battery cover (9). An elongated groove is formed in the battery cover and fitted with protrusion so as to arrange the support structure within a battery can (8).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle and various apparatus. Can also be used in lead storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - As the electrode group support structure is arranged within the battery can, the collision of electrode group with battery cover due to vibration can be prevented effectively. As the electrode group support structure is arranged at the outer periphery of electrode group, the thickness of lamination direction can be reduced, the battery dimension can be reduced, the fall of battery capacity can be suppressed and the secondary battery with favorable characteristic can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Separator (7)    Battery can (8)    Battery cover (9)    Laminating electrode group (12)    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)    Electrode group support structure (30)
NOVELTY - An electrode composition consists of carboxymethyl cellulose having molecular weight of 10000-450000, electrode active material, an electroconductive material and a binder.    USE - Electrode composition is used for manufacturing electrode of lithium ion capacitors (all claimed) used as backup power supply of memory of personal computer and portable terminal, load leveling power supplies of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and solar electric power generation energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode composition provides lithium ion battery with high electrode strength, durability and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - An external power supply (70) is connected to neutral point (N) of motor-generator (MG) and intermediate tap of rectification circuit (20), during charge of electrical storage apparatus (B). A control circuit controls inverter (10) to charge electrical storage apparatus. A recirculation circuit (30) in power line (ACL2), recirculates electric current flowing into housing ground (60) through motor ground capacitor or high voltage ground capacitor in connection with switch operation of inverter during charge of storage apparatus, to electric load apparatus.    USE - Charge system for charging electrical storage apparatus connected to electric load apparatus of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation circuit recirculates the high frequency current to electric load apparatus, so that the electric current flowing into the exterior of ground of vehicle from the housing ground of vehicle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle.    Inverter (10)    Rectification circuit (20)    Recirculation circuit (30)    Housing ground (60)    External power supply (70)    Power line (ACL2)    Electrical storage apparatus (B)    Motor-generator (MG)    Neutral point (N)
NOVELTY - The display device displays an energy flow indicator (310) comprising a hydrogen tank display portion (3101), the fuel cell display portion (3103) the battery display portion (3104) and the motor rotation display portion (3106), all portions connected by energy flow paths (3110,3111). When hydrogen is supplied to the fuel cell stack from the hydrogen tank, the hydrogen supply is indicated by light flow in that segment. When electric power is supplied to the motor from both the fuel cell stack and the battery, the corresponding segments are lighted.    USE - Display device for vehicle e.g. fuel cell mounted electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driver of the vehicle can easily grasp the state of the motive power source in the vehicle from the energy flow display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the display device for vehicle.    Energy flow indicator (310)    Hydrogen tank display portion (3101)    Fuel cell display portion (3103)    Battery display portion (3104)    Motor rotation display portion (3106)    Energy flow paths (3110,3111)
NOVELTY - The display device has a hydrogen flow meter that detects flow volume of hydrogen circulated within a hydrogen supply path connected to a fuel cell stack. Several watt meters determine electric power output of fuel cell stack and battery coupled to the fuel cell stack. Several display portions (310) display flow of energy from fuel cell stack to the motive power source side of the vehicle and flow of energy from battery and motive power source side of the vehicle based on outputs received from hydrogen flow meter and watt meters.    USE - Display device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Flow of energy from fuel cell stack to the motive power source side of the vehicle and flow of energy from battery and motive power source side of the vehicle can be displayed effectively. Hence, flow of energy in the vehicle can be monitored visually and sense of security can be provided effectively to the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the display device of vehicle.    Energy flow display portion (310)    Hydrogen tank display portion (3101)    Fuel cell display portion (3103)    Battery display portion (3104)    Motor rotation display portion (3106)
NOVELTY - A cooling system comprises mechanism for transferring heat energy between first cooling mechanism and second cooling mechanism for controlling the temperature of the power source for the electric motor upon the occurrence of predetermined criteria. The mechanism for transferring heat energy is arranged to inhibit the transfer of heat energy between the first cooling mechanism and the second cooling mechanism upon the internal combustion engine being switch on.    USE - A cooling system for a vehicle (claimed) having an electric motor that is arranged to generate a motor torque for driving the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the temperature of an engine to be increased prior to the engine being run thus allowing the engine temperature to be closer to the engines optimum operating temperature at start up which allows the engine to run more efficiently from start up and reduces the required warm up time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling system comprises mechanism for transferring heat energy between first cooling mechanism and second cooling mechanism for controlling the temperature of the power source for the electric motor upon the occurrence of predetermined criteria. The first cooling mechanism is for controlling the temperature of electric motor. The second cooling mechanism is for controlling the temperature of the power source for the electric motor. The power source is an internal combustion engine. The mechanism for transferring heat energy is arranged to inhibit the transfer of heat energy between the first cooling mechanism and the second cooling mechanism upon the internal combustion engine being switch on.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a cooling system.    First pump (203)    Second pump (206)    Second valve (207)    Third valve (208)    Fourth valve (209)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supplying control unit for receiving a light intensity signal detected by a light intensity detection unit for controlling operation of a solar collecting unit, an energy storage unit and a vehicle power using unit. The light intensity detection unit detects light intensity of a vehicle part, and generates the light intensity signal to the power supplying control unit. The solar collecting unit collects solar energy from parts of a vehicle. The energy storage unit provides and stores electric energy to the vehicle power using unit.    USE - Environmental protection solar vehicle power supplying system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents damage of the vehicle, and protects the environment from being polluted. The system operates electric devices without starting of the vehicle, thus improving user convenience, and increasing user satisfaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an environmental protection solar vehicle power supplying system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The holder has slide slots set on two sides, and a pull rod concurrently set in the slide slots in sliding way. A roller is set in center of a bottom side of the holder, where the pull rod is set on a front end of the holder.    USE - Portable battery holder for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holder is easily controlled by a driver. The pull rod of the holder is moved to a proper length to incline the holder, thus moving the holder conveniently without lifting up the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable battery holder.
NOVELTY - The device has a central processing device (5) e.g. digital signal processor, having a set of detection interfaces that are electrically connected with an energy storage capacitor (2), a charging unit (3) and a discharging unit (4). The processing device has a set of control interfaces that are electrically connected with the charging unit, the discharging unit and a power supply grid (6). The capacitor, charging unit and discharging unit are electrically connected, where an output end of a switch (K1) and the discharge unit are electrically connected with the grid in parallel.    USE - Power supply control device for a rechargeable battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure, and provides fast auxiliary power supply response. The device is manufactured in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switch (K1)    Energy storage capacitor (2)    Charging unit (3)    Discharging unit (4)    Central processing device (5)    Power supply grid (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen tank sequentially connected with a hydrogen inlet of a fuel cell stack through a reducing valve. A hydrogen outlet of the fuel cell stack is connected with a hydrogen-exhausting electromagnetic valve. A pressure stabilizing tank is arranged between a jet pump and the hydrogen inlet of the fuel cell stack. Another pressure stabilizing tank is connected with the hydrogen-exhausting electromagnetic valve. A hydrogen circulating pump is connected with the pressure stabilizing tanks.    USE - Sealed hydrogen circulating system for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system has low power consumption and high hydrogen utilization effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sealed hydrogen circulating system of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The van has an automobile chassis installed with a carriage (3) provided with an electricity generating unit, a battery and an inverter unit (5), which are electrically connected with each other. An operating unit (7) is connected with the electricity generating unit, the battery and the inverter unit. The battery is provided with multiple groups of battery cells (4), which are distributed on bottom of the carriage, where the bottom of the carriage is installed with a trough plate, and the battery cells are inserted in the trough plate.    USE - Multifunctional movable environment friendly power van.    ADVANTAGE - The noise and waste gas emission are reduced, thus protecting the health of an operator and improving the work efficiency. The van is durable and flexible, and has high reliability, convenient operation and simple maintenance, and can be utilized in the fields requiring emergency power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multifunctional movable environment friendly power van.    Carriage (3)    Battery cell (4)    Inverter unit (5)    Operating unit (7)    Cable folding and unfolding device (8)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery pack formed by multiple single batteries that are connected in series and/or parallel. Upper and lower covers are cooperatively connected to form a chamber to accommodate the battery pack. The covers position the battery pack in a direction. Two baffle plates are outside the two outmost single batteries and positioned between the battery pack and the covers for positioning the pack in another direction. A lug boss is parallel to an end face of each single battery for positioning the pack in a third direction. The three directions are perpendicular to each other.    USE - Power battery module for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is simple in structure and easy to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power battery module.
NOVELTY - The system has a state display and parameter set display of a biogas generating set and an operation panel connected on a system controller through an interface. An engine rotation speed sensor, engine oil pressure sensor, storage battery voltage sensor, cooling water temperature sensor, voltage and current sensor, a mixed water valve, a cooling water and exhaust gas-water heat conversion system, a general packet radio service (GPRS) communication module, an electronic adjustor and an engine ignition system, are connected on a functional pin on exterior of the system controller.    USE - Biogas generating set controlling system.    ADVANTAGE - The state display and parameter set display of the biogas generating set and the operation panel are connected on the system controller through the corresponding interface so as to control starting, operation and halt of the biogas generating set in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a biogas generating set controlling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The articulated erection structure has an elongated mast (23) with one end coupled to a wind turbine and other end coupled to a towable two-wheeled vehicle. The mast is reconfigurable from a configuration in which wind turbine is elevated relative to the vehicle and other configuration in which wind turbine is positioned proximate to the vehicle.    USE - Articulated erection structure for mobile wind power extraction device (claimed) used in self-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mast can be configured in vertical orientation for elevating the wind power extraction device above the transportation platform for operations, the wind power extraction device can be adapted for ease of transportation, and suitable for locations of moderate wind, high survivability in high winds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of moving wind power extraction device; and    (2) mobile wind power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the rear and side views of the wind power extraction device.    Folding blade turbine generator (20)    Turbine blade (21)    Nacelle (22)    Elongated mast (23)    Axis of rotation (24)
NOVELTY - The car has a chassis, a steering wheel, a solar battery, a radio receiving device, and a stepper motor, where an information processor is connected with the stepper motor through an electric cable. The stepper motor is installed at a front axle and a back axle. A belt wheel is assembled on an output shaft of the stepper motor. A middle shaft of the steering wheel is equipped with a rotary encoder whose signal line is connected with an intelligent controller. An image monitoring unit is provided at a vehicle head.    USE - Advanced intelligent electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The stepper motor is installed at the front axle and the back axle, thus enabling safe driving of the electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top schematic view of an advanced intelligent electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The device has a power distribution device including a fan blade (2), and a vertical axis wind generator (1) mounted on top of an electric vehicle and connected with a contactor (8) by a controller (7). The contactor is connected with a rechargeable battery (9). A protective device comprises a shutter arranged on a protective cover, a wind passage and a memory spring. The vertical axis wind generator and the fan blade are arranged in the protective cover. The wind generator can generate the power of 50-300 Watts.    USE - Wind energy power supply device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device occupies less space, forms a unified entity with the vehicle body, achieves high generating efficiency, and solves the technical difficulty that the solar energy charges in day and solves the problem that the transformation efficiency of the solar energy is low. The device is integrated with the roof, so as to provide aesthetic appearance to the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a wind energy power supply device for an electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vertical axis wind generator (1)    Fan blade (2)    Controller (7)    Contactor (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)
NOVELTY - Releasing hydrogen from ammonia borane comprises heating an aqueous ammonia borane solution to 80-135 degrees C at 14.7-200 psia to release hydrogen by hydrothermolysis.    USE - Method for releasing hydrogen (for fuel cell based vehicle and portable electronic devices) from ammonia borane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows hydrogen storage without requiring catalysts, toxicity, or poisonous or harmful components. It releases more hydrogen from ammonia borane than thermolysis alone, at moderate temperatures and pressures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a hydrothermolysis system for releasing hydrogen from ammonia borane.    External heater (14)    Thermocouple (18)    Temperature controller (20)    Motor (24)    Magnetic drive (26)
NOVELTY - A rotor unit has rotor (44) with projections (41) that function as salient poles to interact with rotating magnetic field generated in stator unit. The rotor unit is eccentrically mounted in pumping chamber (70), such that plane passing through stator and rotor axes (42) forms sides of rotor. Several cylindrical rollers (50) are rotatably arranged in hollow regions (47) between projections. The volumes between rollers, rotor unit and pumping chamber, expand on one side to draw fluid, and contract on other side to discharge fluid, when rotor is rotated by magnetic field.    USE - Roller vane pump assembly for use in fuel cell application, and cooling application for spacecraft and avionics equipment in aerospace industry, and for computer and high-power electronics, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The rollers have low density and low coefficient of friction, to minimize friction losses in the pump assembly. The size, weight and cost of the pump can be reduced. The structure is simplified. The performance and durability can be improved. The fluids can be effectively pumped in two-phase electronics cooling loops.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the end view of the pump assembly without the end cap, illustrating the pumping pockets and eccentricity of rotor assembly with respect to stator assembly.    Projections (41)    Axes (42)    Rotor (44)    Hollow regions (47)    Rollers (50)    Pumping chamber (70)
NOVELTY - Hydration of reactant flow of electrochemical cell stack involves communicating a reactant stream into a reactant plenum passageway of the electrochemical cell stack; and inside the reactant plenum passageway, injecting water into the reactant steam.    USE - Method for hydrating reactant flow of electrochemical cell stack (claimed) and for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides better ways to hydrate reactant flows of the fuel cell system, during the startup of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydration system comprising an electrochemical cell stack comprising a reactant plenum passageway; and an injector located inside the reactant plenum passageway to inject water into the reactant steam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a hydration subsystem for an electrochemical cell stack.    Stack assembly (12)    Cathode exhaust plenum passageway (22)    Power stack (40)    Anode (42)    Cathode (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a fuel mixture comprising hydrogen, fuel and steam at a fuel inlet of a fuel cell system i.e. solid oxide fuel cell stack (101), and operating the fuel cell system to generate electricity, where ratio of hydrogen-to-carbon in the fuel mixture is in a range of 0.25:1 to 3:1, and a ratio of steam-to-carbon is less than 2:1. The steam is converted to hydrogen in a portion of anode exhaust gas using a water-gas shift reactor prior to reintroduction of the portion of the anode exhaust gas into the fuel cell system.    USE - Method for operating a low temperature fuel cell system e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system such as solid oxide fuel cell stack (claimed) of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), truck, motorcycle and a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables operating the low temperature fuel cell systems to reduce the anode leading edge damage and carbon deposition in the fuel cell systems of the vehicle by reducing the concentration of hydrocarbon fuel at the fuel inlet without changing the steam-to-carbon ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid oxide fuel cell stack comprising a set of solid oxide fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram illustrating a method for operating a low temperature fuel cell system.    Solid oxide fuel cell stack (101)    Fuel heat exchanger (121)    Fuel reformer (123)    Air preheater heat exchanger (125)    Air heat exchanger (127)
NOVELTY - The fluid measuring apparatus (30) has several fluid measuring units (2A1-2F1) which measure fluid using a gas measurement sensor (11). A switching unit (28) allows the fluid measurement units to measure fluid by introducing the fluid sequentially to the several fluid measuring units at fixed time that is shorter than a fluid measurement time required by one fluid measurement. The fluid measuring units (2B1-2F1) are allowed to measure fluid, when fluid measuring unit (2A1) measures fluid.    USE - Fluid measuring apparatus for space fluid distribution measuring device (claimed) for determining leakage of hydrogen gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixed time is shorter than fluid measurement time required by one fluid measurement, the time resolution of the fluid measuring device is enhanced at the time of measurement. Hence responsiveness to variation in fluid is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluid measuring method; and    (2) space fluid distribution measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fluid measurement apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fluid measuring unit (2A1-2F1)    Gas measurement sensor (11)    Switching unit (28)    Fluid measuring apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The cart has a storage battery (9) installed in a storage battery box (8), and a drive motor installed between rear wheels. A power supply input end of the drive motor is connected with the storage battery through an antenna. A solar cell subassembly (2) is fixed on a ceiling (1). The solar cell subassembly is connected with a drive controller through a conducting wire (3).    USE - Solar energy golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The cart is convenient to charge and clean and environment-friendly, and saves energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy golf cart.    Ceiling (1)    Solar cell subassembly (2)    Conducting wire (3)    Storage battery box (8)    Storage battery (9)
NOVELTY - The body has a heat conductive substrate (1a) whose upper and lower surfaces are coated with light absorption films (1b), where the substrate is connected by a side to form multiple honeycomb pipe units (1c). The two adjacent honeycomb pipe units share the heat conductive substrate, and are orderly extend outward to form an integrally connected compact honeycomb pipe body, where diameter of the honeycomb pipe units is less than or equal to 1/5 of height of the honeycomb pipe units.    USE - Solar honeycomb light absorption body for a solar water heater, a solar power generation field and a solar vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The body has large heat absorption area, better heat absorption effect, large utilization rate of sunlight and stable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar honeycomb light absorption body.    Heat conductive substrate (1a)    Light absorption films (1b)    Honeycomb pipe units (1c)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat insulating sealing device placed between a heat exchanger and a heat storing device. The heat storing device transmits heat to an alkali metal thermoelectric direct converter by a heat output port and a heat inlet port of the converter, so that the alkali metal working substance in the converter reaches the working condition requirement. The current from the converter flows from a positive electrode, and returns to a negative electrode after flowing to a load. An exhausting outlet port of the heat exchanger and a waste gas exhausting pipe exhaust the waste gas.    USE - Device for generating alkali metal working substance, in an alkali metal thermoelectric direct converter that uses diesel engine's gas as a heat source.    ADVANTAGE - The generation device facilitates the usage of the gas from the diesel engine as the heat source of the alkali metal thermoelectric direct converter, so that the utilization efficiency of the energy can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an alkali metal working substance generating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has unit cells welded with electrode uncoated areas. An insulating layer is formed between the unit cells, and an electrode tap is installed in two ends of each unit cell, where the unit cells are cells of an electrode with different structures and same structure. A junction of the uncoated area of the anode and the cathode is coated by ultrasonic welding. An insulating layer formed between the unit cells is made of polyolefin-group, where the thickness of the insulating layer is 0.1 micrometers to 2 mm.    USE - High voltage electrochemical device i.e. high power lithium battery, for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating layer is formed between the unit cells that are effectively connected in a stable manner to form the high voltage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional illustration of a manufacturing process of a high voltage electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a pouch case (80) accommodating an electrode assembly. An insulating tape (90) surrounds a partial encapsulant of the pouch case. The insulating tape is made of polyethylene, polyacetylene, PTFE, nylon, polyacetylene, polyimide, polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene. The insulating tape is extended to an electrode lead part, where the insulating tape seals a top part of the electrode lead part. Thickness of the insulating tape is 10-500 micro meters.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, for a battery module (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to battery module utilized in a digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer and a hybrid automatic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes the insulating tape in the encapsulant of the pouch case accommodating the electrode assembly, thus preventing aluminum metal coil of the pouch case from exposure to moisture, improving electric insulation property and moisture osmosis property, preventing aluminum metal coil of the pouch case from being damaged, and preventing de-lamination of the battery corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pouch type secondary battery.    Insulating film (10)    Electrode tape (20)    Pouch case (80)    Insulating tape (90)
NOVELTY - A polymer blend comprises a polymer (I) including a nonionic polymer segment, and a polymer (II) including a sulfonic acid moiety (a).    USE - Polymer blend for use as an ion conductor in an electrochemical device such as battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer blend provides improved fuel cell performance at low cost, reduced water volume swells in boiling water, improved elasticity, mechanical properties and durability, and reduced reactant gas cross-over. The thin membranes can be casted from the blend in an easy manner without using expanded PTFE support structures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer blend comprises a polymer (I) including a nonionic polymer segment, and a polymer (II) including a sulfonic acid moiety of formula (a).
NOVELTY - A device (1) has a base layer (3) containing metal molybdenum or metal tungsten, directly formed on surface (2a) of insulation base material (2), and an electric heating layer (4) containing gold directly formed on the base layer.    USE - Device e.g. thermistor or electrothermal heater for processor (claimed) such as fuel cell used in portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion phenomenon is prevented since electrical resistivity of electric heating layer is high. The variation with temperature and electrical resistivity of heating layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processor; and    (2) manufacture of device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of device.    Device (1)    Base material (2)    Surface of base material (2a)    Base layer (3)    Electric heating layer (4)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains complex oxide containing lithium and nickel as main component, additional element (M1) chosen from cobalt, aluminum and/or manganese and additional element (M2) other than additional element (M1) and chosen from aluminum, manganese, titanium and magnesium. The atomic ratio of additional element (M2) in a surface layer of secondary particles of positive electrode active material and center portion is 1.25-3.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camera and personal digital assistant, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material economically provides safe non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having high charge-and-discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves adsorbing additional element (M2) compound to the particle surface of complex nickel hydroxide and additional element (M1), roasting complex hydroxide adsorbed to the particle surface at 650-750 degrees C under oxygen atmosphere, obtaining complex nickel oxide, additional element (M1) and additional element (M2), mixing the obtained complex nickel oxide and lithium salt, baking at 650-750 degrees C and obtaining complex oxide containing lithium and nickel.
NOVELTY - The motor has a coil row having several electromagnetic coils (11-14), and a magnet row having several permanent magnets (31-34). The coil row has a magnetic yoke (20) having a front teeth portion (24) adjoined to the magnet rather than the coil. The magnetic yoke and each coil stop in a peak position of a reverse induced voltage and a magnetic circuit is formed by the teeth portion and magnets while the magnets are drawn by the magnetic yoke at the time of stop of the motor.    USE - Single phase brushless motor such as fan motor, spindle motor, vibrating motor for use in electronic device, household appliance. Uses include but are not limited to drum-type washing machine, roller coaster, and in fuel cell use apparatus such as digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer, fuel cell type video camera, fuel cell type projector and in timepiece, optical memory device, polygon mirror drive device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the magnetic circuit is formed by front teeth portion of yoke and permanent magnets at the time of stop of motor magnetic circuit that is formed by front teeth portion of yoke and permanent magnets at the time of stop of motor, the motor can be stopped at exact position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory view illustrating the positional relationship between the magnet and coil rows and the waveform diagram illustrating relationship between the magnetic sensor output and the counter electromotive force waveform of coil. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electromagnetic coils (11-14)    Magnetic yoke (20)    Core portion (22)    Front teeth portion (24)    Permanent magnets (31-34)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has multiple thermoelectric components (28) for producing electrical energy. The components are arranged between the cooling mediums of the heat exchanger in heat transmission area. The two groups of the thermoelectric components are provided with different high efficiencies in different temperature areas.    USE - Heat exchanger, particularly exhaust gas recycling radiator (from drawings) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger has multiple thermoelectric components for producing electrical energy, and hence ensures improved energy output of the thermoelectric components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of an exhaust gas recycling radiator.    Exhaust gas recycling radiator (10)    Housing (22)    Exhaust shafts (24)    Vortex generator (26)    Thermoelectric components (28)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains a redox pair.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used in preparation of dye-sensitized solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution contains a redox pair which has excellent performance characteristics and exhibits excellent electron transfer characteristics on the carbon electrode, without corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution for dye-sensitized solar cells, contains a redox pair of formula: nA+((A-A)2+B'2).    A=reduced component in redox pair, of formula (a);    (A-A)2+B'2=oxidized component in redox pair, of formula (b);    balancing ion B'=halide ion, perchlorate ion, boron tetrafluoride ion, phosphorus hexafluoride ion, antimony trifluoride ion, nitrate ion, bi(sulfonylfluoride)imine ion, bi(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imine ion, (sulfonylfluoride)(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imine ion, or niobium hexafluoride ion, with halide ion preferably being chloride ion and/or bromide ion;and    n=molar ratio of A to (A-A)2+B'2, preferably not less than 0.01 and not greater than 500.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell including the electrolyte solution and a carbon counter electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has blowers (5) for blowing air into divided battery cell modules, and a controller for controlling duty of the corresponding blowers. A temperature sensor senses maximum reference temperature of the blowers. A temperature deflection of the battery cell modules is computed, and duty of the blowers is controlled according to the temperature deflection. The blowers are connected to an outlet port of an inlet duct (4) that comprises an air injection hole and air outlets.    USE - Battery cooling system for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces functioning noise and battery occupying space in the system, improves marketability of vehicles, and reduces temperature deflection. The system improves cooling efficiency, and reduces number of components of a cooling air duct and weight and cost of the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery cooling system.    Car body (1)    Battery management system (2)    Diaphragm (3)    Inlet duct (4)    Blowers (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically connecting a super capacitor pack (18) to a supply network (14) for providing excess electrical energy to an electric starter (12). The super capacitor pack is electrically disconnected from the network. The electrical energy for starter is supplied from the network connected to an electrochemical battery (16) i.e. lead storage battery, for starting a heat engine (4). The electrical connection of the super capacitor pack is triggered in response to a charge of an information transmission network between an electronic control unit and sensors in a vehicle (2).    USE - Method for starting a heat engine i.e. internal combustion heat engine, in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric starter can draw the electrical energy from the electrochemical battery and the super capacitor pack, in order to speed up and facilitate the starting of the heat engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an information recording medium comprising instructions for implementing a heat engine starting method    (2) a device for starting a heat engine comprising an on-off switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle equipped with a device for starting a heat engine.    Vehicle (2)    Heat engine (4)    Heat engine starting device (10)    Electric starter (12)    Supply network (14)    Electrochemical battery (16)    Super capacitor pack (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a belt (4) rotating under traction effort of masses (7) in a side of a case (3) to accelerate rotation of the case. The masses are connected to a central axle (1) via the belt, where the axle is fixed on bearings (2). The belt is fixed to rings (8). Springs (5) are fixed on the axle. The rings sliding on the axle permit the masses to move closer to the center by winding of the belt when the rings are blocked, and transmit kinetic energy when the masses are moved away from the center by pulling the springs so as to transmit inertial force of the axle to the case.    USE - Device for motorization of a vehicle by using inertial energy from rotational masses contained in an accelerated space. Can also be used for production of electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits motorization of a vehicle using inertial force from the masses contained in the accelerated space by consuming less joules of heat, in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motorization device of a vehicle.    Central axle (1)    Bearings (2)    Case (3)    Belt (4)    Springs (5)    Masses (7)    Rings (8)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to design of efficient chemical current sources which provide direct conversion of a redox reaction to electrical energy, bypassing the inefficient (accompanied with large losses) burning process. According to the invention, a "jacket" is worn on a widely used fuel cell (FC) of tubular topology, in which a redox reaction is converted to electrical energy, where the jacket is in form of a three-layer split pipe structure, where the inner and the outer layers are current contacts, and the middle layer is a semiconductor structure based on samaric sulphide (SmS). The said "jacket" is a thermoelectric converter (TEC) which can generate emf when heated uniformly. That way, under the effect of excess heat released by the fuel cell, an intrinsic emf arises in the thermoelectric converter, which is summed with the emf of the fuel cell.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in efficiency (efficiency of generation of electrical energy) of the combined system by over 20%. 2 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Method of evaluation of remaining life of telescopic connections of channels of fuel cells of nuclear channel reactor consists in measuring value of residual overlapping of each telescopic connection and in comparing it with maximum allowed value; also robot camera is used as measuring device; said robot camera is connected to optic signal converting block designed to travel along circular screen of side deflector of active reactor zone. The robot camera is successively positioned on external surface of channels in an upper zone of telescopic connections during location between rows of channels. Further, an image of an observed zone is transferred to a scaling monitor and distance between the end of the lower channel and beginning of a cone junction of the upper channel is measured. Values of remaining telescopic overlaps of each telescopic connection of channels and evaluation of their remaining life are assessed by a determinate dependence.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced labour intensiveness and complexity; facilitation of mass inspection of telescopic connections of channels of fuel cells without extraction of heat emanating assembly and process channels out of reactor. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention is related to power plants based on fuel elements and may be used in design of autonomous, redundant and transport power plants. According to invention, power plant comprises two Schottky diodes, button of power plant connection, three switching elements for closure and one for opening, and the second contactor is additionally equipped with a group of normally closed contacts and auxiliary normally open contact. Minimum number of additional elements provides for stable maintenance of supply voltage in process of transfers from mode to mode ("input", "operation", "output") of power plant and efficient expenditure of power plant redundant source (accumulator) capacitance.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Improved reliability of power plant by means of provision of uninterrupted and high-quality power supply of all power plant elements, and first of all, system of automatic control and monitoring, which is most critical to interruptions and surges of supply voltage, and also provision of most efficient expenditure of capacitance of accumulator batteries included into power plant. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a pressure boundary assembly defining an enclosed interior with an inlet port (126a) and an outlet port (126b). A rotor assembly (140) is placed within a pumping chamber, and includes a rotor body (144) to define a set of circumferentially-spaced apart radially extending vane pockets intermediate projections (141). A cylindrical roller (150) is supported in each projection. A stator assembly (130) surrounds the boundary assembly, and includes stator windings (131) for generating a magnetic field to act upon the projections, where a housing surrounds the stator assembly.    USE - Roller vane pump assembly for use as fuel cell and cooling pump, in a spacecraft, avionics equipment or computer and high-power electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly acquires reduced set of parts for serving multiple functions, thus simplifying design, and hence decreasing an overall profile of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a roller vane pump assembly.    Roller vane pump assembly (100)    Inlet port (126a)    Outlet port (126b)    Stator assembly (130)    Stator windings (131)    Rotor assembly (140)    Circumferentially-spaced apart radially extending vane pockets intermediate projections (141)    Rotor body (144)    Cylindrical roller (150)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst comprises a catalyst surface bearing a surface sub-monolayer or a non-occluding surface layer of iridium. The fuel cell catalyst comprises no electrically conductive carbon material, and nanostructured elements containing microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles having the catalyst surface. The surface layer of iridium is a sub-monolayer. The iridium comprises iridium in the zero oxidation state.    USE - As fuel cell catalyst in fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell catalyst produces sufficiently high voltages for the desired applications; is effective to reduce the potential for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and permanent degradation of the performance of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is reduced or eliminated; and reduces the high frequency resistance (HFR) change for the nanostructured thin film (NSTF) MEA's.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly comprising an anode catalyst which is the fuel cell catalyst.
NOVELTY - A voltage detection unit (41) detects the voltage of the cell group having one or more fuel cells (11). A current density detection unit (42) detects the generated current density of the cell group. A determination unit (52) determines the presence or absence of the inflection point by the change in the cell voltage relative to the generated current density based on the detection results of the voltage and current detection units.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The status of the fuel cell can be detected with high accuracy. The need to provide voltage detection unit for each cell is eliminated, hence the cost is reduced. The inflection point can be detected with greater accuracy. The standard cell can be provided with high power generation durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for status detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of the fuel cell.    Fuel cells (11)    Voltage detection unit (41)    Current density detection unit (42)    Control unit (51)    Determination unit (52)
NOVELTY - A detecting portion (4) detects the temperature of the capacitor (2). A MOSFET (5) connected to detecting portion blocks the charging of capacitor. The MOSFET switch control circuit (10) changes charging mode according to the potential difference between the capacitor and secondary battery (1) and the detected temperature of capacitor, when charging the capacitor.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle such as petrol-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charging mode is changed according to the potential difference between the capacitor and secondary battery and the detected temperature of capacitor, the capacitor charging time can be shortened, the capacitor utilization frequency can be improved, the burden to secondary batteries can be reduced, and the size reduction of secondary battery, lowering of cost, lifetime improvement and reliability increase of whole power supply device can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device control method of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    Detecting portion (4)    MOSFET (5)    MOSFET switch control circuit (10)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has an anode (1), a cathode (2) and a solid electrolyte layer (3) interposed between electrodes. The anode contains anode sintered compact (10) obtained by baking powder containing anode active material. The surface of solid electrolyte layer side of anode sintered compact is provided with coating layer (11) containing anode active material.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has improved internal resistance and smoothly enables exchange of lithium ions between anode and solid electrolyte layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Buffer layer (4)    Anode sintered compact (10)    Coating layer (11)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel supply unit (40) that supplies liquid fuel to generation unit (10) and vaporization unit that supplies gaseous fuel to generation unit by vaporizing supplied fuel. A detection unit (30) detects the temperature of the generation unit. A control unit (35) controls the temperature of the generation unit to be constant by adjusting the supply of liquid fuel based on the detected temperature.    USE - Direct methanol-type fuel cell system for electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, electronic notebook, personal digital assistant and electrophotographic machine. Can also be used in aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell system, phosphoric acid type fuel cell system, molten carbonate type fuel cell system and solid oxide type fuel cell system mounted on vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, satellite and spacecraft, and for industrial application and home-use application.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can generate electricity stably irrespective of the external environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Load (6)    Generation unit (10)    Detection unit (30)    Control unit (35)    Fuel supply unit (40)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure includes secondary cooling air flow passage (35) for a battery (43), which is located above primary cooling air flow passage (31) arranged with radiator (32). The secondary cooling air flow passage is connected to the primary cooling air flow passage on the upstream side of a cooling fan (33) arranged in primary air flow passage.    USE - Structure for cooling lithium-ion battery of hybrid commercial vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since secondary cooling air flow passage for battery is provided at upstream side of cooling fan in primary passage for radiator, cooling air is sucked into the primary and secondary passages by cooling fan. Hence the battery of hybrid commercial vehicle can be cooled sufficiently by the battery cooling structure while preventing the reception of heat from the peripheral devices by battery and the durability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the hybrid commercial vehicle.    Battery pack (26)    Primary cooling air flow passage (31)    Radiator (32)    Cooling fan (33)    Secondary cooling air flow passage (35)    Battery (43)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure has several batteries (11), each having an anti-electrode side end portion engaged in one of the battery positioning holes (10) formed in a sheet so as to form a clearance gap between adjacent batteries. A cap (15) provided with electrode holes (18A,18B) for insertion of battery electrodes (14A,14B) covers the battery electrode side end portions so as to separate the electrode side space and clearance gap side space.    USE - Battery pack structure for e.g. forklift truck such as electric forklift truck and hybrid forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The clearance gap formed between the adjacent batteries allows flow of cooling air, thus improving the cooling efficiency of the battery pack structure. The cap prevents dust and moisture contained in the cooling air from adhering to the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery positioning holes (10)    Batteries (11)    Battery electrodes (14A,14B)    Cap (15)    Electrode holes (18A,18B)
NOVELTY - Invention related to oil-and-gas production, connected to withdrawal and elimination of accompany combustible gas on oil fields. Method includes burning of accompany combustible gas. At output form oil well it pumped into reservoir collector, suck through air inlet and supply to combustion chamber of internal combustion engines. Burn away the combustible gas in working cycle of those engines with temperature up to t=2500 degrees C and after release from chambers forward through exhaust ducts in to catalyst for cleaning out of harmful additives and further to ignition chamber with temperature t\\-3000 degrees C to release of left harmful additives. Clear flying exhaust gas of internal combustion engines pass through condenser - cooler and discharge into atmosphere, at that equip internal combustion engines with power generators, and provide water heating for process and domestic use with engines itself. Hot gas discharge has helical spiral, installed on a heat exchanger with cold running water.    USE - Oil-and-gas production.    ADVANTAGE - Accompany combustible gas utilisation without harmful discharges into atmosphere and without using dangerous chemical reagents. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention relates to power plants of flight vehicles. Proposed regenerative power plant comprises solar battery, propeller electric drive with control unit connected with solar battery, electrolyser connected with solar battery, electrochemical generator connected with aforesaid propeller drive control unit, hydrogen and oxygen storage and feed units communicated with electrochemical generator and electrolyser, water storage and feed unit communicated with electrochemical generator and electrolyser, and pump. Additionally, power plant comprises mixing chamber, combustion chamber, turbine with its shaft supporting compressor and electric generator, regenerative heat exchanger and heat exchanger-moisture separator accommodating water level pickup communicated with pump via control lines. Proposed method of operation consists in using regenerative power plant.    USE - Flight vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Higher efficiency of power plant incorporated with airship. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a device (2) for generating a variable magnetic field and exhibiting pole surfaces in a flow path (5), where a magnetic field or magnetic field line acts on a magneto rheological fluid (3) via the pole surfaces for controlling flow characteristics. The pole surfaces are provided at a core wound by a coil (7). The core is arranged in the flow path, where an axis of the coil lies perpendicular to a flow direction. The flow path comprises of a casing made of magnetic conducting material. The path is provided in a cylindrical discharge channel of a container (1) for the fluid.    USE - Movement damping apparatus for use in a seat post or a vibration damper of a bicycle, and safety belt lock holder (all claimed), which is utilized in a motor vehicle i.e. utility vehicle. Can also be used in a ski shoe, snow board-shoe, ski touring shoe and in a sport shoe for running, and as a magnetohelogical valve for stepless controlling/regulating of a hydraulic system of an excavator, heavy load machine, crane, armor, machine tool and aeronautical vehicle and in a medical technology.    ADVANTAGE - The pole surfaces are provided at the core that is wound by the coil and arranged in flow path, and the axis of the coil lies perpendicular to the flow direction, thus optimizing the application of magnetic forces causing the viscosity change of the magneto rheological fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The core, separation walls and a casing are designed completely or partially as a permanent magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a safety belt lock fixation unit with the movement damping apparatus.    Container (1)    Variable magnetic field generating device (2)    Magneto rheological fluid (3)    Flow path (5)    Coil (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a magnetic field generating unit, whose magnetic field acts on a magnetorheological fluid by pole surfaces in the region of a flow path (5). The apparatus presses the magnetorheological fluid through the flow path forming a bottleneck (4) to dampen a movement. The flow path is subdivided into two flow tracks (16) by a partition forming an additional friction surface. The additional friction surfaces are formed in a planar manner and have an equal form. Multiple walls are combined into a packet (17) parallel to each other.    USE - Movement damping apparatus for a bicycle with an arrangement of the apparatus between a frame and a suspension fork and/or a body rear end (all claimed). Can also be used for a sports device such as a running shoe or a ski shoe.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path is subdivided into two flow tracks by the partition forming the additional friction surface, thus enabling miniaturization of the apparatus and ensuring the construction of efficient damping devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connecting pipe of a movement damping apparatus.    Bottleneck (4)    Flow path (5)    Flow tracks (16)    Partition wall packet (17)    Circular segment shaped element (23)
NOVELTY - The system has a guard plate provided in battery packs connected in series so as to form a battery unit. The guard plate is composed of a microcontroller unit (MCU), a controller area network (CAN) gateway connected with the MCU, and a piece of lithium battery protective chip. A main control panel communicates with the guard plate through a CAN. An anode relay is connected between an anode of the battery unit and a load in series, and a cathode relay is connected between a cathode of the battery unit and the load in series.    USE - System for managing power in a lithium battery of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a simple structure, stable performance and reduced volume, and is cost effective and used in a simple manner for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a lithium battery power managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a cylinder comprising a cylinder body (4), a piston (5) and a return spring (11). The piston is fixed at an inner side of the cylinder body. A hydrogen outlet (22) of a buffer tank is connected with a hydrogen inlet (23) of a fuel cell (12) via a water distributor (14). A hydrogen outlet (20) of the cylinder body at a side of the piston with the return spring is connected with a port (21) of the buffer tank. Position sensors (7, 9) in the cylinder body are coupled with a hydrogen inlet solenoid valve (6) and a hydrogen outlet solenoid valve (3) via signal lines.    USE - Piston-like hydrogen transmission device for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves power, and utilizes energy of high pressure hydrogen to make the tail outlet hydrogen flow back. The device is simple in structure, secure, reliable and easy to manufacture, and avoids generation of noise and corrosive without oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylinder and the buffer tank are made of corrosion resistant material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a piston-like hydrogen transmission device for a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen outlet solenoid valve (3)    Cylinder body (4)    Piston (5)    Hydrogen inlet solenoid valve (6)    Position sensors (7, 9)    Return spring (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Water distributor (14)    Hydrogen outlet (20)    Buffer tank's port (21)    Hydrogen outlet (22)    Hydrogen inlet (23)
NOVELTY - The structure (130) has a multi ejector (120) provided with mechanical valves (137) i.e. normally closed valves. Auxiliary chambers are connected to the ejector. A primary chamber (131) is connected to a pouring flow way (133). Connection holes are formed corresponding to the auxiliary chambers that are combined with the valves. The auxiliary chambers are connected with each other in a series manner along vertical direction or connected with each other in a parallel manner along horizontal direction. The valves are provided with a valve seat.    USE - Hydrogen supply chamber structure for use in a hydrogen supply assembly (claimed) in a fuel cell vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids performance degradation of the ejector by efficiently controlling load change, allows improving fuel cell fuel ratio of the vehicle and stack durability. The structure allows electrically controlling the valves by controlling pressure of supply of hydrogen gas. The structure is simple and inexpensive and has high hydrogen recirculation reliability and high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen supply assembly comprising a hydrogen supply chamber structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a hydrogen supply chamber structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Multi ejector (120)    Hydrogen supply chamber structure (130)    Primary chamber (131)    Pouring flow way (133)    Mechanical valves (137)
NOVELTY - The determination apparatus has current and voltage sensors that detect the voltage and electric current of battery during cranking of engine. A calculating unit calculates the internal resistance of the battery, when the detected electric current is in larger preset range during cranking of engine. The degradation state of battery is detected based on the calculation of internal resistance.    USE - Apparatus for determining degradation of battery mounted in idle stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The calculation precision of the internal resistance of battery can be improved, and the degradation state of battery can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of battery degradation determination process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has pressure relief valve (115) that drains swelling water from upper direction of hot water storage tank (103) through piping (113), when pressure inside the hot water storage tank raises. A supplementary water valve (202) drains the warm water from piping to recycling tank (204). The pressure for opening supplementary water valve is set lower than the pressure for opening pressure relief valve.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The warm water swelled from hot water storage tank is drained to the recycling tank. Hence the fuel cell can utilize the warm water for electric power generation. The efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (103)    Piping (113)    Pressure relief valve (115)    Supplementary water valve (202)    Recycling tank (204)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a capacitor including two ends connected with a grounding potential part of a direct current (DC) power supply (12) and between non-grounding resistance connection parts, respectively. A charge-and-discharge setting circuit sets charging and discharging currents between the connection part and the capacitor. An insulation level detector (71) detects an insulation level between a non-grounded circuit (10) and the potential part based on a capacitor terminal voltage, when positive and negative electrode conduction states are changed by a transistor (Q11) of an inverter (11).    USE - Apparatus for detecting insulation level between a non-grounded circuit and a grounded potential part of a direct current (DC) power supply of a vehicle such as battery-operated vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus increases the range of fluctuation of the capacitor terminal voltage at vicinity of a determination threshold-value of insulation level between the non-grounded circuit and the grounding potential part, thus improve detection accuracy of the insulation level detector. The apparatus has a zener diode to prevent increase of voltage to a voltage detection circuit, thus improving detection accuracy of ground fault of the non-grounded circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an insulation detection apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transistors (Q11, Q12, Q21, Q22, Q31, Q32)    Non-grounded circuit (10)    Inverter (11)    Direct current power supply (12)    Insulation level detector (71)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell system (10) consists of a fuel cell (14) which produces electric power by reaction of hydrogen gas and an oxidizing agent. The system is provided with hydrogen-gas supplier (50) which supplies hydrogen gas to the fuel cell. The hydrogen-gas supplier is controlled, and the flow volume of hydrogen gas supplied to the fuel cell is controlled, and a unit (74) generates differential pressure between supply port (30) and discharge port (32) of hydrogen gas of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel-cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, is used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system has excellent electric-power generation stability. Water collected in the fuel-gas flow channel is discharged without providing an additional piston apparatus. Diffusibility of hydrogen gas within the fuel-gas flow channel is improved. The fuel-cell system is compact and economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel-cell vehicle mounted with the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (10)    Fuel cell (14)    Hydrogen supply port (30)    Hydrogen discharge port (32)    Hydrogen-gas supplier (50)    Unit for generating differential pressure (74)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature sensor (3) for sensing temperature of the secondary battery (1) including multiple assembled batteries (1a-1c) that are connected in parallel and arranged adjoining each other. A battery controller (5) performs charging/discharging control of one or more assembled batteries, when detected temperature of the secondary battery is low.    USE - Temperature adjusting device for power supply device e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion, lead storage, or nickel hydrogen battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the battery controller which adjusts the charging/discharging of one or more assembled batteries, the secondary battery is heated up suitably and rapidly in a low temperature environment. Hence the fall of internal resistance and charging/discharging performance of the battery are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Assembled batteries (1a-1c)    Temperature sensor (3)    Battery controller (5)    Inverter (7)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has positive and negative electrodes with positive and negative electrode collectors (20,23) and positive and negative electrode compound-material layers (21,24), respectively. The slits (31,30) penetrated along thickness direction, divides the charging/discharging regions (33,32) into positive and negative electrode collectors, respectively. The positive and negative electrode compound-material layers cover the slits on the surface of the positive and negative electrodes, respectively.    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The slits divide charging/discharging regions into positive and negative electrode collectors, respectively. Hence the electrical resistance of positive and negative electrode collectors can be raised during internal short circuit. The discharge of storage energy during internal short circuit can be avoided. The deterioration in performance of electrical storage device can be suppressed. The electrical storage device can be manufactured easily at reduced cost. The safety of electrical storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the electrical current during internal short circuit of negative and positive electrode collectors. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode collector (20)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (21)    Negative electrode collector (23)    Negative electrode compound-material layer (24)    Slits (30,31)    Charging/discharging regions (32,33)
NOVELTY - The system has judging unit that determines whether temperature of fuel cell exceeds the preset temperature during low efficient driving state. The restriction in supply of hydrogen is prevented when fuel cell temperature exceeds the preset temperature. The supply amount of oxidizing agent gas is controlled so that the concentration value of hydrogen in waste gas of fuel cell is not more than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as power supply of drive motor of vehicle such as vessel and aircraft. Can also be used in fuel cell system with solid oxide fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, etc., for various industrial machines, transportations, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the generation of oxidation of carbon, and increase in hydrogen concentration so that durability of fuel stack is securable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart explaining the warm-up process performed using the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting an index value about the amount of water generated corresponding to electric power generation amount of fuel cell. The value of electric power generation amount of subsequent fuel cell is set to minimum when the amount of generated water is less than a predetermined value per period of 10 minutes.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrocarbon type electrolytic membrane is fully moistened. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane is suppressed by simple structure. Hence the efficiency of fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    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 method involves setting pH of moisture content in the electrolyte layer forming surface of electrode to 6-8. The electrolyte layer is formed on the electrolyte layer forming surface of electrode, by coating paste having preset pH value on electrolyte layer forming surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrolyte layer for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The change in pH value of paste can be suppressed, even when acidic and alkaline substances adhere on electrode plane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of manufacturing of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains alternating copolymer of fluorene and/or thiophene. The fluorene ring of alternating copolymer is bonded with thiophene in 2nd-position and 7th-position. The coupling positions with respect to fluorene ring of thiophene ring are 2nd position and 5th position.    USE - Electrode active material is used for electrode used for secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and electrochemical capacitor (all claimed) used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material provides electrochemical element having high energy density and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which has active material layer containing electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A binder contains an aqueous dispersion containing a polyolefin resin (A), a basic compound (B) and an aqueous medium. The polyolefin resin (A) contains an unsaturated-carboxylic-acid component (A1), an ethylene component (A2) and an acrylic ester or a methacrylate component (A3).    USE - Binder is used for paste for positive electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, digital cameras, notebook type personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent stability with respect to electrolyte solution, and is prepared without using toxic organic solvent. The positive electrode formed using the paste provides secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) paste; and    (2) positive electrode.
NOVELTY - A slurry for forming compound-material layer is obtained (S20) by dispersing an active material in dispersion medium. The slurry is provided (S30) to the surface of a collector, and a compound-material layer is formed on collector to obtain (S40) a positive electrode. By introducing gas whose carbon-dioxide concentration is measured or controlled, into the working atmosphere, the carbon-dioxide concentration in working atmosphere is maintained at less than preset value between slurry preparation process and compound-material stratification process.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode for lithium cells (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles, personal computers, and other portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses film formation in the active-material surface. The obtained positive electrode provides batteries having excellent performance characteristics. The quantity of carbon dioxide mixed in the slurry is reduced, and carbon-dioxide adsorption on the active material is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the manufacturing method of positive electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of active material (S10)    Slurry preparation process (S20)    Provision of slurry to collector (S30)    Removal of dispersion medium (S34)    Formation of positive electrode (S40)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage case (13) that accommodates assembled battery (12). An incompressible liquid (23) is accommodated in the container. The parameter values regarding the internal pressure of storage case are acquired by a pressure sensor unit (41). The abnormal signal is outputted by an ECU when the parameter values are changed into predetermined value.    USE - Abnormality detection system for power supply e.g. assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ECU outputs abnormal signal when parameter values regarding internal pressure of storage case turn into preset value, the gas emitted from the power supply can be detected more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Assembled battery (12)    Storage case (13)    Incompressible liquid (23)    Pressure sensor unit (41)
NOVELTY - The device has a recycled water circulation path (20) provided with a recycled water circulation pump (23) circulates the recycled water obtained from the moisture of waste gas discharged from a fuel cell (2). A cooling device (25) cools the recycled water in circulation path. An exhaust heat recovery path supplies the heat from the cooling water in fuel cell cooling water circulation path (1) to external heat demand. The surplus portion of the heat supplied to external demand is discharged to the cooling device in recycled water circulation path.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat can be collected and used effectively. The fuel cell can be cooled stably without affecting the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell. The exhaust heat from the exhaust heat recovery path is cooled by the cooling device in the recycled water circulation path, and hence the required number of cooling devices is reduced. The size of the device is reduced. The running cost and the maintenance cost of the cooling device are reduced.    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 cooling water circulation path (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Recycled water circulation path (20)    Recycled water circulation pump (23)    Cooling device (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel cell stack (23) that is stored in a case (40) mounted in a vehicle casing. The case is made of aluminum product. An insulating coating is coated over the metal portions of the case. An interruption valve (48) which is arranged in the case, is provided in a fuel gas piping (31a) attached to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interruption valve arranged in the case, is provided in the fuel gas piping, the discharge of the hydrogen into the fuel cell stack can be prevented even when the fuel gas piping is damaged during the vehicle collision. The safety of the fuel cell during the collision of the vehicle can be ensured reliably. Since the case is made of the aluminum product, the weight of the fuel cell can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the interruption valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (23)    Fuel gas piping (31a)    Case (40)    Interruption valve (48)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has direct current (DC)-DC converter (50) that is connected between fuel cell (FC) (42) and motor (22). A DC-DC converter (72) is connected between the battery (62) and motor. The output voltage of the battery is voltage-raised by the DC-DC converter (72) so that output current of the FC is equal to FC target electric current. The output voltage of FC is voltage-raised by the DC-DC converter (50) so the output current of the battery is equal to the battery target electric current.    USE - Electric power system for fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric current of the fuel cell and the battery is controlled efficiently by the DC/DC converter connected between fuel cell and motor and another DC/DC converter connected between battery and motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power system (12)    Motor (22)    FC (42)    DC-DC converters (50,72)    Battery (62)
NOVELTY - The control system has an in-vehicle calculating unit that computes lifetime of secondary battery of vehicle. A transmission-reception unit (44) transmits the computed lifetime to a local information management center (100). The management center has a communication unit (104) to receive computed lifetime from vehicle. A memory (110) classifies and stores received lifetime for every vehicle driving area. A calculating unit (108) calculates statistics value of lifetime for driving areas. The control information with statistics value, is transmitted to vehicle.    USE - Vehicle control system.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of secondary battery mounted in vehicle, in each vehicle driving area can be evaluated correctly and vehicle can be controlled efficiently using control information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission-reception unit (44)    Local information management center (100)    Communication unit (104)    Calculating unit (108)    Memory (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating characteristic of an electric motor based on true torque (Tr) that is theoretically generated. An external torque is generated by the electric motor corresponding to an external load. An internal torque (Trnl) is generated by the electric motor corresponding to an internal load. The external torque and internal torque are matched. A true output (Pr) of the electric motor is calculated based on the true torque. The true output is calculated by multiplying counter electromotive force and an electric current value (I).    USE - Method for calculating characteristic of an electric motor (claimed) of a projector, a fuel cell type mobile telephone, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, a robot and a rail vehicle. Can also be used for a fan, needle drive timepiece, drum type single rotation washing machine, roller coaster, digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer, fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, optical memory device, magnetic storage apparatus, and polygon mirror drive device.    ADVANTAGE - The internal torque is generated by the electric motor corresponding to the internal load, and the external torque and internal torque are matched, thus calculating the characteristic of the electric motor appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric motor control apparatus    (2) an apparatus for calculating characteristic of an electric motor    (3) a computer program comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for calculating characteristic of an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating characteristic of an electric motor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    True efficiency (eta r)    Electric current value (I)    True output (Pr)    True torque (Tr)    Internal torque (Trnl)
NOVELTY - An aluminum foil contains (in mass%) silicon (0.1-0.4), iron (0.2-0.5), copper (0.01-0.1), magnesium (1.5-10) and manganese (less than 0.1) and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The aluminum foil has peak density of 5-10 mass% of magnesium in depth of 10 nm from outer surface.    USE - Aluminum foil is used for positive electrode collector for lithium ion battery for portable electronic device, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil has excellent alkaline-resistance property, and provides positive electrode collector having excellent corrosion resistance. The lithium ion battery formed using the collector has excellent battery capacity, internal resistance and charging/discharging cycling characteristics.
NOVELTY - A condensation device for fuel cell is disclosed, which includes a cover body and a condensation part installed together with the cover body. The inner chamber of the cover body is divided into an upper layer accommodation space and a lower layer inner accommodation space. The lower layer inner accommodation space is equipped with a plurality of spiral separating plates for forming a spiral channel, wherein the inlet is located at the beginning point of the spiral channel, and the outlet is located at the end point of the spiral channel. The upper layer inner accommodation space is equipped with a block for dividing the upper inner accommodation space into a water discharging channel. The water discharging outlet communicates with the spiral channel and the water discharging channel. The condensation part includes a plate body, a plurality of fins, and a plurality of columns. A spiral gap is formed between the columns, where the spiral gap is provided for the insertion by the spiral separating plates, and the columns are inserted into the spiral channel. This invention is capable of increasing the condensation effect of water vapor and increasing the condensation effect and the recovery of water.
NOVELTY - The structure has an acid injection hole and a safety valve, where inner diameter of the acid injection hole is 0.8mm, inner diameter of the safety valve is 9.6 mm and pressure of the safety valve is 10 kilopascal (KPa).    USE - Electric bicycle battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The acid injection hole size on an upper cover of a battery is increased, size and valve closing pressure of the safety valve are increased according to inspection voltage of batteries, thus improving matching ration, and enhancing more then 500 times circulation life of the battery, and efficiently prolonging service life of an electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle battery structure.
NOVELTY - The support device (10) comprises a coupling device (14), which is connected between a temporary energy storage unit (12) and an energy delivery point (16). The energy delivery point is arranged for connection to a vehicle starter (20). The temporary energy storage unit is arranged for delivering a portion of the energy buffered in the temporary energy storage unit to the vehicle starter over the coupling device and the energy delivery point.    USE - Support device for supporting a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy delivery point is arranged for connection to a vehicle starter, and the temporary energy storage unit is arranged for delivering a portion of the energy buffered in the temporary energy storage unit to the vehicle starter over the coupling device and the energy delivery point, and thus enables low energy consumption by an efficient operation of the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for supporting a battery during the start of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle; and    (2) an electrical system management module for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery supporting device of a motor vehicle.    Support device (10)    Temporary energy storage unit (12)    Coupling device (14)    Energy delivery point (16)    Vehicle starter (20)    Battery (30)
NOVELTY - The housing has a ballistically armored cover (4) with a heat protector and a base (11) with a heat insulator, where the housing is inserted in a vehicle recess. The cover comprises an armor plate made of armor steel. The heat protector and/or the heat insulator comprises heat insulation mats (5, 14, 15). The heat protector comprises a solar reflection element (6) that is arranged at one of the mats. An air gap (22) for air circulation is arranged between the armor cover and the reflection element. The housing is arranged above a power electronics.    USE - Housing for an electrical component such as capacitor element i.e. double layer capacitor, and control electronics, for an armored vehicle i.e. combat vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing comprises the cover with the heat protector and the base with the heat insulator, thus avoiding heating of the electrical components. The heat protector comprises the sun reflection element that is arranged at the mat, thus decreasing the effect of solar radiation, and avoiding a radiation of the warmed up sun reflection element towards the electrical components. The housing is used in the vehicle with limited installation space and larger temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle i.e. combat vehicle, comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a housing with electrical components.    Cover (4)    Heat insulation mats (5, 14, 15)    Solar reflection element (6)    Base (11)    Air gap (22)
NOVELTY - The housing (111) has a composite film provided with an insulating layer (102) and an electrically conductive layer (103), where an end section of the composite film has a bend (110) to form an insulation for the electrically conductive layer. The composite film has a polyamide layer (104) and a projection within an area of a conductor (101), and the end section of the composite film is stuck together with an outer side of the housing. The insulating layer is made of polyolefin and the electrically conductive layer is made of aluminum.    USE - Cell housing for a galvanic element (claimed) i.e. galvanic cell of a battery of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film insulates a cutting edge of the housing, so that isolation of the current conductor to the housing can be ensured during the production of the cell, thus reducing processing expenditure during a battery assembly. The end section of the composite film has the bend to form the insulation for the electrically conductive layer such that voltage flashovers between the collector and the housing can be effectively avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell housing.    Conductor (101)    Insulating layer (102)    Electrically conductive layer (103)    Polyamide layer (104)    Bend (110)    Cell housing (111)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a bypass line (19) parallel to a compressor (13) of an electrically propelable turbocharger, where the bypass line is provided with a flow rate control device (15). A sensor device (12) is provided for measurement and/or computation of a mass flow via the bypass line, where the mass flow is adjusted by the flow rate control device. The compressor is operated in an operating range between a pumping limit of the compressor and a pressure loss curve of a fuel cell (16).    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor is operated in the operating range between the pumping limit of the compressor and the pressure loss curve of the fuel cell, so that the danger of damages at the compressor and/or the fuel cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system with a fuel cell and an electrically propelable turbocharger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Sensor device (12)    Compressor (13)    Flow rate control device (15)    Fuel cell (16)    Bypass line (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves integrating cell strands (4-7) into a battery unit (13) i.e. nickel metal hydride battery. The unit is divided into two partial batteries. One of the strands is attached to a power system (3) and the remaining strand is attached to an energy system. The energy system is connected with electrical loads (14, 15) and the power system is connected with a starter (1) in a temporarily electrical conducting manner. The power and energy systems are connected in dependent of function of operating conditions parallel to each other or separated from each other.    USE - Method for operating an electrical-on board power supply in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power and energy systems are connected in dependent of function of operating conditions parallel to each other or separated from each other, thus guaranteeing reliable voltage supply in all operating conditions with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an on board power supply device comprising a starter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an on board power supply device in a motor vehicle.    Starter (1)    Power system (3)    Cell strands (4-7)    Battery unit (13)    Electrical loads (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a turbine (3) provided with a turbine housing, in which a turbine wheel (4) is rotatably positioned. A guide baffle with a set of blades is positioned upstream of the turbine wheel for conditioning water vapor. A fuel cell factor is defined as a ratio of smallest turbine cross section of the guide baffle and a spiral inlet cross section of the spiral channel, and is smaller than 0.4, where turbine cross section is calculated by multiplying minimum blade distance of the blades, blade height of the blades and number of blades.    USE - Air supply system for a fuel cell of a fuel cell system (claimed) in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables spiral inflow cross section to be larger in relation to the smallest turbine cross section, such that the low flow rate and a high holding time of the water vapor in the turbine housing are enabled, thus providing sufficient precipitation of the water at the spiral channel, and hence reducing friction losses and increasing water precipitation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an air supply system for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an air supply system.    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (2)    Turbine (3)    Turbine wheel (4)    Air supply system (100)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a housing (2) and a rotor assembly (12), where the housing has an air guide section (3) and a bearing section (5). An axial bearing (25) is provided with a bearing and another bearing, where the former bearing is formed in an area of a compressor wheel (13) and the latter bearing is formed in the area of an end of the rotor assembly, which is turned away from the compressor wheel.    USE - Compressor for use in a fuel cell device, particularly for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor has an axial bearing, which is provided with a bearing and another bearing, where the former bearing is formed in an area of a compressor wheel and the latter bearing is formed in the area of an end of the rotor assembly, which is turned away from the compressor wheel, and hence ensures safe operation of the compressor by reducing the friction generated during operation of the electrically assisted compressor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an exhaust gas turbocharger with a compressor.    Housing (2)    Air guide section (3)    Bearing section (5)    Rotor assembly (12)    Compressor wheel (13)    Axial bearing (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing regenerative energy e.g. storage energy (8) and load energy (9), of a regenerative energy source i.e. solar energy, for operation of an electrical load and an energy storage of a motor vehicle. The storage energy and load energy are distributed to the electrical load and the energy storage in dependent of a surrounding area temperature of the motor vehicle or a temperature difference which is difference between an inner space temperature of the motor vehicle and the surrounding area temperature.    USE - Method for utilizing a regenerative energy source i.e. solar energy, in a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (claimed), to air condition motor vehicle. Can also be used for charging a motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method distributes storage energy and load energy to the electrical load and the energy storage in dependent of surrounding area temperature of the motor vehicle or temperature difference which is the difference between the inner space temperature of the motor vehicle and the surrounding area temperature, thus enabling utilization of regenerative energy sources in an energy-efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation explaining distribution of regenerative energy between an energy storage and an electrical load.    Ordinate (4)    Loading phase (6)    Distribution phase (7)    Storage energy (8)    Load energy (9)
NOVELTY - The car has an electric vehicle body (1) provided with two fore wheels, two rear wheels, two to six seats, and a motor (2), where the car is driven by a solar panel (4) or lithium iron phosphate battery (3) through a current voltage stabilizer (5) by automatically and manually selecting a power supply circuit controller (6). The motor is connected with the power supply circuit controller and coaxially set with the rear wheels. The solar panel is fixed on a top end of the car.    USE - Electric touring car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric touring car.    Electric vehicle body (1)    Motor (2)    Lithium iron phosphate battery (3)    Solar panel (4)    Current voltage stabilizer (5)    Power supply circuit controller (6)
NOVELTY - A hybrid mechanical car has a guide pin (101), supported by restoring spring action, disposed in a power storage oil compression body (34). The guide pin is actuated by fluid pressure supplied through an open fluid pressure valve (116) and compressed within the vertical groove (20) of a power storage screw (22) coupled to a wheel center drive gear (125). The compression body has a starter engaged to a start projection on one of parallel rake main bodies (50,60,70,80). The rake main bodies have power storage elastomers which retain motive power at time of car braking.    USE - Hybrid mechanical car.    ADVANTAGE - The motive power kept by the power storage elastomers can be utilized at start of the car drive until the accelerator pedal is depressed, reducing fuel consumption of the car as well as production cost and maintenance charge of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the hybrid mechanical car including the wheel center drive gear to which stored motive power is applied at time of acceleration.    Vertical groove (20)    Power storage screw (22)    Power storage oil compression body (34)    Rake main bodies (50,60,70,80)    Guide pin (101)    Fluid pressure valve (116)    Wheel center drive gear (125)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell comprising ECOD (45) with ECOD anode (30) which is porous and chemically active to electro-catalytic oxidation of carbon. The ECOD anode is connected to a fuel reformer and to fuel cell such that reformate is transferred from fuel reformer to ECOD anode and ECOD effluent is transferred to anode of fuel cell. The ECOD electrolyte (35) is arranged in ionic contact between the ECOD anode and ECOD cathode (40). The temperature of the anode is maintained between 400 degrees C to 650 degrees C.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system which is capable of continual and uninterrupted processing of fuels having heavy aromatics and high sulfur content can be obtained. The carbon from gas stream can be removed effectively and the possibility for formation of coke buildup within fuel cell can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of generating electricity; and    (2) method of removing carbon from influent gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the ECOD.    ECOD anode (30)    ECOD electrolyte (35)    ECOD cathode (40)    ECOD (45)    Coke buildup (60)
NOVELTY - A controller (140) calculates fluoride emission rate based on fluoride ion concentration or pH value of fuel cell stack (110) and flow velocity data of outflow water from fuel cell stack. The state of an electrolyte membrane of fuel cell stack is checked, based on the fluoride emission rate. The possibility of deterioration of electrolyte membrane, is determined if fluoride emission rate is out of a predetermined normal range.    USE - Apparatus for determining deterioration of fuel cell for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, various commercial vehicles, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolyte membrane can be prevented effectively and rapidly and performance and durability of the fuel cell stack can be improved, by measuring the fluoride ion concentration or pH value of outflow water from the fuel cell stack in real time during operation of vehicle. The factor accelerating the current deterioration is preferably examined to control the operation conditions of the vehicle and the fuel cell stack so that the corresponding factor is controlled within a suitable predetermined range for membrane stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining deterioration of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for determining deterioration of fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (110)    Radiators (121,131)    Controller (140)    Memory (141)    Warning unit (150)
NOVELTY - Solid fuel composition (I) comprises (i) at least one solid hydride compound (10-99.8 wt.%) comprising borohydrides, aluminum hydrides or metal hydrides, and (ii) at least one alkaline compound (0.1-50 wt.%) comprising hydroxides of alkali and alkaline earth metals, zinc, aluminum or ammonium, where the composition, if placed in a direct liquid fuel cell and contacted with an aqueous liquid which is capable of dissolving the composition, dissolves gradually as the at least one hydride compound is consumed while the fuel cell is in operation.    USE - (I) or solid hydride-containing body is useful for preparing a liquid fuel for a direct liquid fuel cell and hydride-based direct liquid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides at least one of a discharge energy and an operating power in the direct liquid fuel cell which is at least 10% higher than at least one of a discharge energy and an operating power provided by a liquid fuel of the same composition under identical conditions. (I) provides the fuel cell, which is portable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solid hydride-containing body comprising the solid hydride compound; and    (2) a hydride-based direct liquid fuel cell, where at least one of a main body of the fuel cell and a part or device connected to or connectable with it, comprising the hydride compound.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a compression resistant separator (320) with pyrogenic silica and an inert filler material, comprising electrolyte in gelled form between positive and negative active materials (314,316) of respective quasi-bipolar electrodes. The bipolar electrodes and separator are aligned to form a cell of battery. The mechanical pressure of 20-150 kPa is applied to bipolar electrodes.    USE - Method of reducing migration of electrolyte in bipolar lead acid battery (claimed) used in hybrid vehicles, regenerative braking system in automobiles and locomotives.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stack is compressed and problems associated with electrolyte migration are eliminated by using separator that retains electrolyte in gelled form such that shedding of positive active materials is eliminated. The problems associated with pinhole defects in electrolyte are avoided and power-to-weight ratio is increased by using quasi-bipolar electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of quasi-bipolar electrode.    Non-conductive carrier (312)    Lead foils (312A,312B)    Positive active material (314)    Negative active material (316)    Compression resistant separator (320)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a hydrophobic graphite support layer, a semi-hydrophobic electro-catalyst layer, and a hydrophilic electro-catalyst layer. The semi-hydrophobic electro-catalyst layer contains an electro-catalytically active material in a carbon substrate and has polytretrofluorethylene (PTFE) content having concentration (I). The hydrophilic electro-catalyst layer contains an electro-catalytically active material in a carbon substrate and has polytretrofluorethylene (PTFE) content having concentration (II) that is less than the concentration (I).    USE - Electrode is used for fuel cell element (claimed) used in sensor for sensing gas such as hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent mechanical rigidity, and prevents acid leak even under low gas pressure. The fuel cell element formed using the electrode exhibits high sensing effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell element.
NOVELTY - A superhydrophobic powder contains aggregate of organic inorganic composite nanofiber (I). The nanofiber (I) is coated with silica (B) in which the filament of polymer (A) having linear polyethyleneimine skeleton has a hydrophobic group.    USE - Superhydrophobic powder is used for structure having superhydrophobic surface (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to energy conversion-related fuel cell device, construction material, vehicle material, container structure, glassware, water pipe, electric light bulb, refrigerator, microwave oven, washing machine and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The powder has excellent superhydrophobicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the superhydrophobic powder, which involves dispersing powder consisting of aggregate of organic inorganic composite nanofiber (I) in solvent, and mixing compound having hydrophobic group with the dispersion liquid; and    (2) manufacture of structure having superhydrophobic surface, which involves dispersing superhydrophobic powder in solution, coating the dispersion liquid and drying.
NOVELTY - The control system (100) has an energy storage device that is electrically coupled to a direct current (DC) link (106). A retarder (102) is coupled to an alternator (104) connected to a rotating shaft coupled to an engine (114) through DC link. A controller (110) is arranged to compare power measurement of the energy generated by retarder with accessory load during retard event. The controller is provided to reduce mechanical load on the engine, when electric power generated by retarder exceeds accessory load.    USE - Control system for vehicle such as haul truck.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical load on engine can be reduced effectively based on comparing electric power generated by retarder and accessory load. Hence, fuel consumption and gas emission of the vehicle can be controlled effectively and generation of noise in the vehicle can be suppressed. Service lifetime of the components of the vehicle can be increased and failure rate of the vehicle components can be reduced. Improved productivity can be achieved and characteristic of the vehicle can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control system.    Control system (100)    Retarder (102)    Alternator (104)    Direct current link (106)    Controller (110)    Engine (114)
NOVELTY - The module (22) has electrochemical cells (24) such as lithium-ion cells, lithium polymer cells or nickel-metal-hydride cells including a vent at an end. Several sockets (44) are defined in a sealed vent chamber, and are configured to receive electrochemical cells such that the vents are located in the chamber. A seal (54) made of silicone, is set between electrochemical cells and associated socket such that gases released from the cells into the chamber compress the deformable portion of seal against the cells to seal the gases in the chamber.    USE - Battery module mounted in hybrid electric vehicle e.g. car, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in truck, bus, industrial vehicle, motor cycle, recreational vehicle and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The overall pressure inside the chamber is decreased, and the gas pressure inside the electrochemical cell is dissipated or lowered when the vent is separated from the electrochemical cell housing. The electrical performance of the battery module is controlled effectively and the thermal behavior of the battery module is managed appropriately by sealing the gases in the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (22)    Electrochemical cell (24)    Socket (44)    Seal (54)    Clamping plate (56)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has power output stages and a control- and regulation unit (4) that includes a signal ground line (4.1) with a common ground potential (M). A switch (5) electrically disconnects the signal ground line. The switch is opened and closed when a direct current voltage converter (2) is active and inactive, respectively. The control- and regulation unit includes a measuring unit (4.4) and a measuring amplifier (4.5) for determining a voltage difference between the ground potential and an earth potential. A threshold value is preset for the determined voltage difference.    USE - Apparatus for controlling and regulating a direct current voltage converter that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. vehicle having electric drive, vehicle having hybrid drive and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed), for converting different direct current voltages. Can also be used for mobile and immobile electrical systems, railway engineering, shipping engineering and aerospace engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The switch electrically disconnects the signal ground line, and is opened and closed when the direct current voltage converter is active and inactive, respectively, thus protecting electrical lines and electrical and/or electronic components arranged in the apparatus against large current loads, and hence increasing a lifespan of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an apparatus for controlling and regulating a direct current voltage converter including a measuring unit for determining a voltage difference.    Common ground potential (M)    Direct current voltage converter controlling and regulating apparatus (1)    Direct current voltage converter (2)    Control- and regulation unit (4)    Signal ground line (4.1)    Measuring unit (4.4)    Measuring amplifier (4.5)    Switch (5)
NOVELTY - A photosensitive element has a photosensitive material in which the surface of photosensitive material, where a predetermined function is expressed by light excitation is modified with phthalocyanine dye. The phthalocyanine dye is a hydrophilic phthalocyanine dye formed by introducing hydroxyl group as axial ligand, and contains pentavalent antimony as neutral atom.    USE - Photosensitive element.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive element is highly efficient and excellent in photosensitivity.
NOVELTY - The box has an assembly of multiple single fuse box units, and a punched copper strip connected with a positive terminal of a storage battery of an automobile and connected with the assembly, where the adjacent single fuse box units are connected via locking by locking pieces.    USE - Fuse box for a heavy current circuit of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The box has rational structure, and is flexible and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuse box.
NOVELTY - The structure has an insulating washer connected to a positive electrode of parallel circular lithium ion battery packs, where circular battery cores of the packs are arranged in sequence. The positive electrode of the packs is connected to a positive electrode welding structure of a positive bus motherboard. A negative electrode of the packs is connected to a negative electrode welding structure of a negative bus motherboard. The packs are connected closely through the positive and negative electrodes. A connection lug boss is located on the negative bus motherboard.    USE - Structure for connecting series parallel circular electric tool lithium ion battery packs of a lithium ion electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures closer and firmer connection between the positive and negative electrodes. The structure occupies less space, and reduces impact of vibration of the battery packs to the battery pack connection, so as to completely avoid reliability problem in series parallel connection of the battery packs. The structure is simple and rational, so that volumetric specific energy of the battery packs is improved, and service life of the battery packs is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a series parallel circular lithium ion battery packs connecting structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a relay connected between heating wires i.e. silica gel heating wires, in series, where the heating wires are arranged between batteries of a battery pack. Ends of the battery pack are connected to an anode and a cathode of the battery pack, respectively. The relay is connected to a protective circuit of the battery pack.    USE - Self-heating device for a lithium ion battery pack of electric vehicles such as high-speed pure electric car and hybrid power bus.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves discharge efficiency under outside low-temperature environment and improves safety of low-temperature charging of the lithium ion battery pack. The device has strong universality, wide application range, and is convenient to process and assemble, simple in structure and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a self-heating device for a lithium ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The ejector has a blower recycle line connected with a fuel cell stack. A blower, an ejector recycle line and the blower recycle line are connected with the fuel cell stack. A solenoid coil (92) is formed outside actuator to operate an actuator (91). A spring (94) elastically supports to return the actuator. A diffuser (51) is connected to the fuel cell stack, and a nozzle (61) is installed inside a re-cycling chamber (62). A nozzle unit (60) is equipped with the re-cycling chamber.    USE - Ejector for a hydrogen recirculation apparatus that is utilized with a hydrogen supply system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector arrangement prevents a reverse recirculation gas flow within the check valve. The ejector reduces the pressure loss in a simple manner, and is compact. The ejector controls the hydrogen supply in a wide working area by controlling ejector through a solenoid actuator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ejector for a hydrogen recirculation apparatus.    Diffuser (51)    Nozzle unit (60)    Nozzle (61)    Re-cycling chamber (62)    Actuator (91)    Solenoid coil (92)    Spring (94)
NOVELTY - The device has an axial-flow fan (2) installed in a cylinder (1), and a blade wheel (3) fixed on an output shaft of the axial-flow fan. The cylinder is connected to a gas cylinder (4), and an air-deflecting channel is provided on clapboard. A blade wheel is fixedly sleeved on a wheel axle (7), where middle part of the wheel axle is supported on the gas cylinder by a bearing (9). An outer end of the wheel axle is extended at an outer side of the gas cylinder, where extending part is sleeved on an output wheel (10). The gas cylinder is provided with a cylindrical structure.    USE - Power device for axial-flow turbine to provide mechanical power to an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device flexibly applies the transfer power, by converting wind power into mechanical power, to the electric car. The device has simple structure, easy assembly and disassembly, convenient maintenance, reliable performance and reduced manufacturing cost. The device effectively reduces production cost and usage cost of the electric car, and does not cause environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power device for an axial-flow turbine to provide mechanical power to an electric car.    Cylinder (1)    Axial-flow fan (2)    Blade wheel (3)    Gas cylinder (4)    Wheel axle (7)    Bearing (9)    Output wheel (10)
NOVELTY - The set has a transmission case, an electric generator, a rectifying voltage stabilizer and a storage battery connected with each other. A cylindrical impeller and a fly wheel are fixed to a rotating shaft, where the impeller is composed of three vanes. A bearing is fixed by two ends of the rotating shaft. An air blocking panel is placed at a front side of the impeller. The transmission case is fixed by the fly wheel. A front side of the impeller is provided with an air intake window. An air intake regulator is located in the air intake window.    USE - Wind driven generating set for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The set has simple structure and convenient use and freeness from effect of changes in weather, and can replenish energy while using an electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wind driven generating set for an electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a frequency conversion controller (2) and an on-vehicle charger (4), and an electrically started petrol generator group controlled by a microprocessor, and a solar battery panel and a voltage matcher (9) utilized as float charging power of a storage battery group (8). The petrol generator group controls opening/closing of electric switches (K1-K7) through the microprocessor to supply power to a main motor (1) of the vehicle and drive the vehicle to run and charge storage battery utilized as a on-vehicle charging power supply in a time.    USE - Double-power electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids utilization of on-vehicle spear power and the charging device. The vehicle can be utilized as the short traffic tool in the tourism scenic spot when the storage battery is used in the midway. The vehicle enters into abrupt slope in the ordinary parking lot, so that the vehicle has wide application range. The vehicle utilizes storage battery group as the main power and increases utilization of the petrol generator groups which can be automatically started.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a double-power electric vehicle.    Electric switches (K1-K7)    Main motor (1)    Frequency conversion controller (2)    On-vehicle charger (4)    Storage battery group (8)    Voltage matcher (9)
NOVELTY - The instrument has a restored storage battery circuit comprising a transformation/voltage regulation circuit (5), desulphurizing activation transformation circuit (6), desulphurizing circuit (8), and a discharge activation circuit (1). The over-temperature protection is provided when the over temperature signal of the desulphurizing circuit is sent back to an over temperature protective circuit (4) that is placed among the transformation/voltage regulation circuit, the desulphurizing activation transformation circuit, and the desulphurizing circuit.    USE - Restored life-lengthening instrument for a storage battery of a domestic pint-size electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The instrument is small in size, inexpensive, and provides better restored effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a restored life-lengthening instrument.    Discharge activation circuit (1)    Over temperature protective circuit (4)    Transformation/voltage regulation circuit (5)    Desulphurizing activation transformation circuit (6)    Desulphurizing circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The maintainer/repairer has a transformer (T) with a secondary coil (L2) whose one end is an anode and connected with a switch (K). Another end of the secondary coil of the transformer is a cathode and connected with the switch. Another secondary coil (L3) is added to another transformer, and one end of the latter secondary coil is connected in series with a capacitor (C) and a bridge rectifier in order. Another switch (K2) of an end of the bridge rectifier is connected with the former switch, where the end of the bridge rectifier is a cathode.    USE - Charge maintainer/repairer for a rechargeable battery of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The maintainer/repairer is economical and simple to operate and has wide application range. The maintainer/repairer maintains and repairs the waste or capacity-decreased battery through a high-frequency high-voltage capacitance constant current technique to recover the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charge maintainer/repairer for a rechargeable battery of an electric motor car.    Capacitor (C)    Switches (K, K2)    Secondary coils (L2, L3)    Transformer (T)
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator (9) located in a middle part, and a phase winding (8) provided on the stator. A stator bracket (10) is mounted with a motor driver (11) that is provided with a data communication connecting line. The data communication connecting line is connected with a communication device and penetrates through a wire through-hole (1). The phase winding is selected from one of two-phase, three-phase, four-phase and five-phase windings, where three-phase winding directions are same.    USE - Electric car motor for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The torque of the motor is efficiently improved, so as to improve utilization ratio of a battery and driving mileage of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising an electric car motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric car motor.    Wire through-hole (1)    Phase winding (8)    Stator (9)    Stator bracket (10)    Motor driver (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a wire slot mounted on an internal side face of a frame of an external frame body (1). Two output windings are provided in a wire slot, and multiple parallel left and right steel cores (3) are provided in the frame body. Wire connection terminals of a positive direction coil winding (4) and a reverse direction coil winding (5) are connected with a direct current (DC) frequency conversion controller. The output windings are a single/three phase power output winding (21) and a single phase charging output winding (22).    USE - Source energy static conversion device for a semiconductor apparatus in an electric car and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is economical to use and stable to operate. The device can be matched with a low voltage direct current (DC) level in regular standard to reach the driving requirement of the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a source energy static conversion device.    External frame body (1)    Left and right steel cores (3)    Positive direction coil winding (4)    Reverse direction coil winding (5)    Single/three phase power output winding (21)    Single phase charging output winding (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a detecting unit for detecting voltage value of a power source of a vehicle. A ratio execution unit performs operating voltage of a battery (110) of the vehicle. A power supply unit provides power source to the vehicle. A control unit generates an over discharge alarm control signal for determining over discharge of the battery with the detected voltage value. A speaker and an over discharge sense circuit are equipped in a navigation. An over discharge alert unit switches output power source of the battery.    USE - Car battery over discharge alarming apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables a user to check over discharge value of the battery in a simple manner, thus improving the lifetime of the navigation. The apparatus is simple to install and operate, and has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a car battery over discharge alarming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a car battery over discharge alarming apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply block (102)    Voltage detecting block (104)    Control block (106)    Switching block (108)    Battery (110)
NOVELTY - The car has a duct (200) penetrated into an inner side of a car body (100), and a drive motor (101) operated by power supply of a battery module (103) to rotate an axle (102). A rear outlet is provided in the duct, and an aerogenerator (A) rotates a permanent magnet and a coil in an opposite direction. An anterior wing (31) and a tail fin (32) rotate along opposite direction of a leading end of the duct to supply power generated in the aerogenerator to the battery module, where the anterior wing and tail fin are formed on a tip-end part of a cover.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogenerator is operated according to the need by using wind force during driving of the car so as to generate and supply power to the battery module. The operation of the aerogenerator can be performed without the drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.    Aerogenerator (A)    Anterior wing (31)    Tail fin (32)    Car body (100)    Drive motor (101)    Axle (102)    Battery module (103)    Duct (200)
NOVELTY - The non-utility generation electric vehicle includes a ventilation duct mounted on the vehicle roof, and windmills, each including six blades, mounted within the ventilation duct. A distance of over 1 meter runs between the air collection point at the tail end of the ventilation duct and the last windmill within the duct. Each windmill rotates by wind power and produces torque for battery charging of the vehicle as well as for powering the vehicle motor.    USE - Non-utility generation electric vehicle for use as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The torque produced by the windmills can be used for battery charging or powering the vehicle motor, reducing power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a non-utility generation electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a charging circuit for converting electric power output by a fuel cell to a specified output power. The charging circuit is electrically connected to the fuel cell and a rechargeable cell to transmit the electric power output by the fuel cell to the rechargeable cell for charging the rechargeable cell. A voltage conversion unit is utilized for converting the electric power of the rechargeable cell to the power needed by a load. The fuel cell is utilized as a power generation device for outputting power through a chemical reaction between hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen.    USE - Constant current output device for a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rechargeable cell is selected from a group consisting of lead-acid cell, nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hydride cell, rechargeable lithium cell, lithium ion cell and polymer lithium cell. The voltage conversion unit is selected from a group consisting of a booster circuit, a step-down circuit and a booster/step-down circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a constant current output device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate die is fabricated. Raw materials containing carbon material and macromolecular polymer are mixed, powdered and molded into a composite bipolar plate using the die.    USE - Preparation of composite bipolar plate used for direct methanol fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composite bipolar plate is prepared simply and economically, in high yield. The light weight composite bipolar plate has high strength, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity (more than 100 S/cm) and thermal conductivity.
NOVELTY - Method for applying a metal onto a support substrate for producing a thin, porous layer, comprises (a) applying a first metal component onto the support substrate, where the first metal component is more reactive than the metal to be applied, and (b) replacing the first metal component applied in step (a) by the metal to be applied to the support substrate through a redox reaction.    USE - The method is useful for producing a thin porous layer and thin catalyst layer.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the thin catalyst layer with high porosity.
NOVELTY - A battery of electric car comprises an aluminum shell equipped with flexible packaged lithium iron phosphate batteries, an aluminum bracket structure provided in the aluminum shell and divided into ten cells, and a ten sheet-shaped flexible packaged lithium iron phosphate batteries placed in each cell.    USE - Battery for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is economical and eco-friendly, and has high durability.
NOVELTY - The wheel has a power generation inner core device (32) whose near axle is connected to a near axle end of a connection inner core device (33). Far axle ends of the power generation inner core device and the connection inner core device are connected with a colorful lamp shade (34) and provided with a spoke locking device (30). A medial axis of the main transmission gear is provided with an eccentric iron block.    USE - Colorful bicycle wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel can enable the bicycle to obtain electrical energy in the movement without any power source. The wheel has simple structure, and is simple to process, manufacture and assemble. The wheel has high safety factor and energy-saving effect, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a colorful bicycle wheel.    Axle-box (23)    Spoke locking device (30)    Power generation inner core device (32)    Connection inner core device (33)    Colorful lamp shade (34)
NOVELTY - The solar energy generating wheel has solar panels (6) that are fixed on both sides of spoke of wheel steel ring (7). Friction sheets (4) are fixed on a spoke ring (5). A short rod (1) is connected to the wheel shaft (2). The solar panels are connected with the friction sheets through conducting wires. One end of carbon brush (3) props against the friction sheets.    USE - Solar energy generating wheel for vehicle such as bicycle, electric vehicle and tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of solar energy generating wheel is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the solar energy generating wheel.    Short rod (1)    Wheel shaft (2)    Carbon brush (3)    Friction sheets (4)    Spoke ring (5)    Solar panels (6)    Wheel steel ring (7)
NOVELTY - The collector has a group of solar panels arranged in a shape of a folding fan, where rear ends of the solar panels are connected through a rotating shaft and front ends of the solar panels connected through connecting ropes. A front part of one of the solar panels is fixedly connected with a handle when stretched in the shape of the fan. The solar panels are driven by an electric closing device to stretch or close.    USE - Vehicle solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can be stretched and folded as a fan when in use, so as to greatly increase the light receiving area of the light receiving surface of the solar panel, and to reduce the size and the damage probability of the collector when not in use. The light receiving surface can be shielded so as to realize better protection. The collector can effectively increase the safety and service life of the solar panel and maintain the usage efficiency of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle solar collector.
NOVELTY - Motor reverse rotation prevention method involves determining whether downshift among the regenerative braking of HEV is made; and supplementing clutch oil pressure within an auto transmission if downshift is made among regenerative braking of HEV.    USE - Motor reverse rotation prevention method for avoiding reverse rotation of motor during regenerative braking of HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reverse rotation of motor by supplementing the shortfall of clutch oil pressure of auto transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of the method for preventing motor reverse rotation during regenerative braking of HEV. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The automatic undercarriage has a rotating sleeve that is connected with a rear wheel, and is hinged with a centrifugal flyweight. The flyweight is connected with a pull piece through a joint disc on a rear wheel axle. The pull piece is connected to an end of symmetrical undercarriages hinged to rear wheel axle with a slide-rotating pair.    USE - Automatic undercarriage of mechanical solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of undercarriages is reduced for stabilizing bicycle body, and is increased to decrease the force acting on bicycle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of automatic undercarriage.
NOVELTY - The power generator (100) has a container (110) that is adapted to hold a hydrogen generating fuel (130). A valve assembly has a valve plate (112) with a border that fits within a border of the container. A fuel cell (114) is laterally arranged outside and around the valve assembly. The fuel cell has lateral width that fits between the border of the valve assembly and the border of the container. A cover (115) is adapted to mate with the container and enclose the valve plate and fuel cell.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell based power generator for use in watch, sensor and electronic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - As the fuel cell is arranged around the valve assembly, the sufficient valve movement can be provided within form factor height limit, and more fuel can be allowed on board for power generator with high energy content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell based power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen fuel cell based power generator.    Fuel cell based power generator (100)    Container (110)    Valve plate (112)    Fuel cell (114)    Cover (115)    Hydrogen generating fuel (130)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a ceramic plate capable of increasing the working area, which includes a base board and a plurality of shell hats formed and extended from the base board. The increased surface area of the ceramic plate is more than 50 % of the surface area of ceramic plate of original size. By greatly increasing the surface area, the heat conduction and dissipation effects of the heat-dissipation fins and the electric quantity output of fuel cell will be increased when it is used in heat-dissipating fins or fuel cell, etc.
NOVELTY - The method involves incrementally decreasing (15) oxygen supplied to the fuel cell stack and increasing (19) load with respect to the fuel cell stack after predetermined time is passed (17). Oxygen supply to the fuel cell stack is decreased, when temperature of the fuel cell stack is less than maximum temperature for present load. The load with respect to the fuel cell stack is increased after predetermined time passes, when the temperature of the fuel cell stack is equal to the maximum temperature for present load.    USE - Method for stabilizing performance of fuel cell stack installed in fuel cell power plant (both claimed). Can also be used in vehicle such as passenger car and light truck.    ADVANTAGE - Load with respect to the fuel cell stack can be increased effectively after preset time passes even when temperature of stack is equal to maximum temperature for present load. Hence, performance of the fuel cell stack can be stabilized effectively and initial current density of the fuel cell stack can be reached easily by increasing load. Peak performance of the fuel cell stack can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for stabilizing performance of fuel cell stack.    Decreasing oxygen supplied to fuel cell stack (15)    Determining completion of waiting time (17)    Increasing load with respect to fuel cell stack (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator plate (10) includes materials and dimensions of substrate (11) that are selected to provide sufficient mechanical support for the separator plate during fuel cell use and to serve as a thermal and electrical insulator.    USE - A fuel cell separator plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell separator plate (10) comprises a planar substrate (11), and a thermally and electrically conductive first current collector layer. The planar substrate comprises a main body having two opposed major surfaces, a first open channel reactant flow field recessed in the first major surface, and a first segment extending from the main body. The thermally and electrically conductive first current collector layer (13) has a flow field portion on the first major surface of the main body and a heat exchange portion extending from the flow field portion onto the first segment such that heat in the flow field portion conducts to the heat exchange portion during fuel cell use. The materials and dimensions of the substrate are selected to provide sufficient mechanical support for the separator plate during fuel cell use and to serve as a thermal and electrical insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of a fuel cell separator plate.    Fuel cell separator plate (10)    Substrate (11)    Current collector layer (13)    Conductive vias (14)    Sealing layer (20)
NOVELTY - The assembled batteries (11) with individual information such as manufacturing date and initial weight, are collected from the user. The assembled batteries are dismantled into several rechargeable batteries (21-25) with individual information. The rechargeable batteries are classified into groups based on the individual information of the rechargeable batteries after dismantling. The assembled battery is rebuilt from reusable rechargeable batteries classified in the similar group.    USE - Method of reusing rechargeable battery used as power source for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The reusable assembly battery is obtained through a simple process. The rechargeable batteries are classified accurately. The usage frequency is easily and accurately obtained. The reusable battery is easily rebuilt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (11)    Connection element (20)    Rechargeable batteries (21-25)    Connection terminals (21a-25a)    Printed data portions (21x-25x)
NOVELTY - The aquatic vehicle (100) has partially submersible hull portions (110) that are housed by power supply unit (150) and fuel cell devices. The partially submersible hull portions housed by fuel cell devices are formed with apertures to allow entry of seawater to react with anodes of fuel cell device while discharging byproduct produced during reaction between seawater and anode. The hull portions housed by fuel cell devices are provided to allow air flow to access and interact with cathode of fuel cell device while preventing contact of sea water with cathode.    USE - Buoyant autonomous aquatic vehicle such as floating aquatic vessel for patrolling, policing and monitoring applications.    ADVANTAGE - The waste or byproduct of the anodes are made to exit through the aperture using the sea water without enabling the contact of sea water with the cathode so that the unwanted water can be removed easily and the buoyancy and operation of the vehicle can be enhanced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating buoyant aquatic vehicle; and    (2) floating aquatic vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the buoyant autonomous aquatic vehicle.    Autonomous aquatic vehicle (100)    Hull portions (110)    Structural trusses (120)    Deck (130)    Control component (132)    Power supply unit (150)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a proximity sensor (14) i.e. collision prediction sensor, in a lower part of a loading platform (15) at a rear of a saddle (13) for boarding a driver. The sensor interlocks, and a display (16) or a voice generator (21) is arranged in a steering-wheel part (8). A fuel cell or a lithium ion battery is mounted as a power supply part (18), for assisting electric power generation and electrical storage drive. A rear-wheel support shaft (28) used as a spherical terminal is connected with a rear hub by making a surface of the spherical terminal into a radial groove (35).    USE - Three-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the vehicle enables a small child to ride in a safe manner, and prevents the fall of the child from the vehicle. The vehicle prevents lateral turning of the vehicle body, and falling in the case of the contact in process of driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a three-wheeled motor vehicle.    Steering-wheel part (8)    Saddle (13)    Proximity sensor (14)    Loading platform (15)    Display (16)    Power supply part (18)    Voice generator (21)    Rear-wheel support shaft (28)    Radial groove (35)
NOVELTY - The power generating plant has heat exchanger with a solar panel (11) at its upper end, installed on water surface (1). The working fluid such as mixture of water and ammonia in the heat exchanger is heated by the solar heat and is used for driving a turbine (5) which is coaxial with a generator (6). Ocean deep water which is used as cooling fluid of the working fluid is pumped into a liquidization device (7) via a deep water pipe (9). The lower end of the heat exchanger is equipped with a natural gas cogeneration system or fuel cell generator.    USE - Power generating plant for generating electric power using solar panel, liquid mixture containing ammonia and water, and natural gas cogeneration system or fuel cell generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric power is generated using solar cell, liquid mixture containing ammonia and water, and natural gas cogeneration system or fuel cell generator, the power generation efficiency can be improved. Also, the deep water which is used as cooling fluid of the working fluid can be utilized for drinking, preparing foodstuff, cosmetics, or for fishery promotion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the power generating plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water surface (1)    Turbine (5)    Generator (6)    Liquidization device (7)    Deep water pipe (9)    Solar panel (11)
NOVELTY - Several small lead batteries containing polyvinyl alcohol and polyacrylate, as electrolyte solution, are connected in series-parallel connection. The lead batteries are connected such that the integrated battery electrodes are connected in form an expand type grid. The series-parallel connection of the small lead batteries is connected to the power supply that is used for operating engine of large sized vehicle.    USE - Method for starting large sized engine of vehicle such as heavy-duty truck, motor coach (all claimed) and dump truck.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge current per unit area of an electrode can be enlarged by connecting the battery electrode in expand type grid fashion. The engine starting capability of the lead battery that uses expand type grid connection, can be improved. Since the lead ration in weight of the lead battery is maintained constant irrespective of the size of the battery, lead usage amount, cost of the lead battery and the overall weight of the large sized vehicle, can be reduced. The generation of sulfation can be accelerated and the internal resistance of the battery can be kept low for long time, by using polyvinyl alcohol and polyacrylate, as electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply for engine starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view showing the cold clanking ampere value per unit weight of the lead battery of various capacity.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The stabilizer has constant voltage circuit (20) that stabilizes the voltage discharged from battery. The FET (50) and other transistors (51) control the charging/discharging of the capacitor (12). A CPU (40) controls the transistors to sense the voltage discharged from the battery, and to discharge instantaneous voltage required for motor vehicle. The amount of voltage discharged to capacitor is controlled using the control signal from CPU.    USE - Instantaneous peak voltage stabilizer of battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage is discharged to the capacitor at the time of instantaneous voltage rise, and the voltage is discharged from the capacitor at the time of voltage drop so that constant voltage can be maintainable. Ripple voltage from power supply units is blocked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the instantaneous peak voltage stabilizer.    Capacitor (12)    Constant voltage circuit (20)    CPU (40)    FET (50)    Transistor (51)
NOVELTY - Auxiliary motive energy fuel source comprises an electrolyzer system including electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte (16), receiving electric current from a vehicle battery (18), and generating a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen; a first delivery conduit system made and arranged to conduct a first portion of the gaseous mixture to a region in an air intake manifold of internal combustion engine of a vehicle; and a second delivery conduit system made and arranged to conduct a second portion of the gaseous mixture to a region in an air intake duct of the air intake manifold.    USE - Auxiliary motive energy fuel source for a vehicle equipped with a storage battery and an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel source is capable of generating and injecting a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gas, electrolyzed from water, into the air intake manifold system of the petroleum-powered internal combustion engine as a supplemental fuel source produced on-demand to increase power and fuel economy along with environmental benefits of cleaner emissions. It supplies supplemental fuel on-demand, and does not require auxiliary fuel storage bottles or cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a functional diagram of a system including pair of electrolyzer cells installed in a motor vehicle to supply oxygen/hydrogen gas to two ports at different locations in the vehicle engine air intake system.    Electrolyte (16)    Battery (18)    Switch (20)    Regulator (22)    Tube (24)
NOVELTY - An electrode is obtained by forming an electrode layer by supplying an electrically-charged electrode material on the surface(s) of a grounded metal collector.    USE - Manufacture of electrode e.g. polarizing electrode for electrochemical elements e.g. electrical-double-layer capacitors (all claimed), hybrid capacitors, and lithium ion secondary batteries used for distributed power supplies and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used for negative electrodes and positive electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient coating of electrically-charged electrode material, which is stabilized for a long period of time. The method enables manufacture of electrodes having low internal resistance, with high productivity.
NOVELTY - In a galvanic element (100) comprising an electrode assembly (102) covered by a film (104), the film is of high thermal conductivity material and has a connection region (108), extending beyond the electrode assembly, for connecting the film to a cooling device (110).    USE - The galvanic elements (typically lithium accumulators) and energy stores are typically used for powering electric or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally conductive film is utilized for both heat abstraction and mechanical connection of the galvanic elements, thus providing an effective heat dissipation and cooling arrangement and combining the advantages of a composite film-based element with those of a hard housing. Use of an additional metal plate for mechanical connection of the galvanic cells (e.g. in a battery) is unnecessary, thus reducing weight and costs. An optimal connection is obtainable between the connecting region of the film and an external cooling plate. When several galvanic elements are connected via a cooling plate, the spacing between the elements is variable, so that the cell has the necessary space to compensate for thickness increases during aging and charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy store, comprising a cooling plate (110) and several galvanic elements (100) as above, where the cooling plate is connected to the connection regions (108) of several galvanic elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of a galvanic element.    Galvanic element (100)    Electrode assembly (102)    Covering film (104)    Additional covering films (106)    Connecting region (108)    Cooling plate (110)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material is obtained by baking metal oxide containing sodium and element (M1) chosen from transition metal elements in a molar ratio of 2-5:1 as a raw material.    USE - Electrode active material is used for electrode used as positive electrode of sodium rechargeable battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook type personal computers, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and power supply for dispersion type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The content of rare earth element such as lithium contained in the electrode active material is reduced. The electrode formed using the electrode active material provides sodium rechargeable battery having large discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of coin-shaped sodium rechargeable battery.    Metal container (11)    Collector (12)    Electrode material (13)    Separator (14)    Gasket (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the oxygen into a unit battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery from an oxygen supply source after initial charging/discharging of unit battery. The oxygen is made to react with the hydrogen which is discharge reserve occluded by the negative electrode. The supply amount of oxygen is adjusted according to the amount of the oxygen measured beforehand.    USE - Negative electrode discharge reserve reduction method of battery module (claimed) used in motor vehicle, electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge reserve by the negative electrode can be reduced efficiently after initial charging/discharging of unit battery, the charge-discharge capacity of the battery can be increased, and the performance degradation of the battery can be suppressed so that the service lifetime of the unit battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the negative electrode discharge reserve reduction process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a cooling mechanism (4) for supplying coolant to a cooling plate (3) bonded to the lower surface of a battery block (2) formed by connecting several battery cells (1). A cooling duct (5) is provided in the outer side of the battery block. The battery cells have bottom portion cooled by the cooling plate by heat conduction and upper portion cooled by forced ventilation performed by a ventilation fan (6) in the cooling duct.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit between electrode terminals by dew condensation water is prevented by reducing temperature difference efficiently and cooling all the battery cells with the coolant and air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the power supply device for motor vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Battery block (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Cooling mechanism (4)    Cooling duct (5)    Ventilation fan (6)    Electrode terminal (16)
NOVELTY - A frame (31) comprises an olefin-type thermoplastic resin modified with an acid, a silane coupling agent, and fibrous filler (10-15 wt.%). The frame is interposed between two sheets of plates (30,32) of a separator (3) arranged opposingly between laminated electrodes (2). Adhesive seal of the plates is carried out.    USE - Frame is used in separators (claimed) of fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The frame enables adhesive sealing with excellent adhesive force between plates of separators. The frame has excellent elasticity modulus even under high temperature conditions, creep resistance, and environmental resistance. The frame enables easy manufacture of lightweight separators having excellent reliability, with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a module comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Laminated electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Cathode porous layer (21a)    Anode porous layer (21b)    Plates (30,32)    Frame (31)
NOVELTY - A voltage control unit reduces the output voltage of the generator, when the remaining capacity of the battery detected at the time of non-decelerating state of vehicle is set to be more than predetermined lower limit value. A parameter-value detection unit detects the predetermined parameter values related to frequency of deceleration operation of vehicle, based on which the lower limit of the remaining capacity of battery is set to be small.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in fuel consumption and ensuring of service lifetime of battery can be easily achieved, even when the lower limit of battery remaining capacity is reduced at the time of little frequency of deceleration operation during driving of vehicle, while improving energy regeneration efficiency, as a parameter-value detection unit detects the predetermined parameter values related to frequency of deceleration operation of vehicle, based on which the lower limit of the remaining capacity of battery is set to be small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the control processing of electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The main relays (5a,5b) control electrical connection between inverter circuits (2). A capacitor (11) is positioned between charge ports (1). The charge relays (4a,4b) control electrical connection between charge ports. The electric power supplied from battery (3) to inverter circuit is stopped by turning-off main relay. The charge port is connected with capacitor and the electric power stored in capacitor is consumed, when voltage of capacitor turns ON charge relay. A control unit detects short-circuit state of charge port based on change of voltage of capacitor.    USE - Drive device of vehicle such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel-cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit state of the charge port can be detected reliably without using an insulation detection sensor and the detection time of short circuit is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the vehicle drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charge port (1)    Inverter circuit (2)    Drive battery (3)    Charge relays (4a,4b)    Main relays (5a,5b)    Smoothing capacitor (11)
NOVELTY - The power converter (200) has a metal base (304) for mounting an inverter apparatus, and several radiation fins (305) that are integrally formed in the metal base made of copper, using forging process, for exchanging heat between coolant structures. The height of the radiation fin is 7-8 mm and diameter of the radiation fin is in the range of 2.0-3 mm. The Vickers hardness of the metal base is greater than or equal to 60, and thickness of the metal base is in the range of 3-4 mm.    USE - Electric power converter of vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of the electric power converter can be improved, since the radiation fins are integrally formed in the metal base. The size and manufacturing cost of the power converter can be reduced, by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power converter.    Upper case (10)    Control circuit board (20)    Electric power converter (200)    Metal base (304)    Radiation fins (305)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC) voltage converter (1) transforms the DC voltage generated with solar power generation device (11) and outputs to DC-voltage converter (3). The converter (3) transforms DC voltage to predetermined quick-charge voltage and outputs to electric vehicle (13). A bidirectional inverter (2) outputs electric power corresponding to the difference between electric power generation output and charge setting output value, when the generated electric power is lower than charge setting, and outputs to a node of charge direction.    USE - Charging control apparatus for solar energy generation device for electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Quick charging of electric vehicle can be performed without the loss of electric power produced during the supply of electric power generated with solar power generation device to electric vehicle and conversion of DC power into alternating current power. The influence of variations of the solar power generation device due to changes in incident angle of sunlight, and weather can be eliminated and the quick charging of vehicle is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar power energy generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC voltage converters (1,3)    Bidirectional inverter (2)    Charging control apparatus (10)    Solar power generation device (11)    Electric vehicle (13)
NOVELTY - The flywheel kinetic energy recovery and storage apparatus (14) has an engine flywheel (6) and a storage flywheel (4) in which each flywheel includes a rotor disposed about a set of coils (12). The rotors are each supported to rotate about the coils. The rotor of engine flywheel (7) is attached to a flywheel unit. The second rotor is supported on a magnetic bearing. The magnetic bearing is provided by a magnetic field that is generated about the coils when the current passes.    USE - Flywheel kinetic energy recovery and storage apparatus for recovery, storage, and release of energy in vehicles. Can also be used for electric railway vehicle and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recovery kinetic energy during vehicle deceleration, stores energy for future use, and enables release of energy when required since the magnetic bearing is provided by a magnetic field that is generated about the coils when the current passes. Improves fuel efficiency and lowers environmental impact by recovering kinetic energy during vehicle deceleration and storing energy for future use. Reduces the manufacturing costs since the switched reluctance motors are simpler in design and uses a lesser number of magnetic poles. Reduces air resistance on the rotor since the flywheel and coils are contained within an evacuated chamber. Minimizes gyroscopic effects by rotating the engine and flywheel in the opposite direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the flywheel kinetic energy recovery and storage apparatus.    Storage flywheel (4)    Engine flywheel (6)    Rotor of engine flywheel (7)    Coils (12)    Flywheel kinetic energy recovery and storage apparatus (14)
NOVELTY - A water vapor modified catalyst comprises inorganic oxide having lattice oxygen, cobalt and additive supported by inorganic oxide containing lattice oxygen. A fuel is modified using water vapor modified catalyst by water vapor reforming reaction.    USE - Water vapor modified catalyst is used for fuel reformer and fuel cell system such as hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicles, internal combustion engine, gasoline engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The water vapor modified catalyst has high selectivity of hydrogen in low temperature, fuel consumption, exhaust-air-purification rate, and reduced carbon deposition on the surface of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The engine has a pressurization chamber (50) provided for temporarily retaining pressurization air. An intake stroke intakes the air into a cylinder (10). A pressurization chamber delivery stroke pressurizes the air intaken in the cylinder and transfers the air to the pressurization chamber. A combustion stroke combusts and explodes a mixed gas of a fuel compressed by a compression stroke. An exhaust stroke exhausts residual gas after combustion by the combustion stroke of the cylinder. A pressurization chamber charging stroke sucks and returns the air retained in the chamber.    USE - Internal combustion engine e.g. two-cycle internal combustion engine, 4-cycle internal combustion engine, 6-cycle internal combustion engine and gasoline engine, for a drive system of a hybrid system (all claimed) in a motor vehicle such as electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled car and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a ship and a generator.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the combustion engine ensures improved fuel consumption and reduction of environmental impact, such as suppression of global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a principal part of an internal combustion engine.    Cylinder (10)    Plug (12)    Air-intake valve (20)    Pressurization chamber (50)    Throttle mechanism (70)    Cam shaft (100)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (1) has an endless-belt apparatus (2) with blades (5) provided at sides, where the blades project at an endless belt (4) at fixed intervals. The blades receive wind force produced during driving of the vehicle and transfer the wind force for continuous movement of the endless-belt apparatus. A generator (7) is driven by rotational force produced by the continuous movement of the endless-belt apparatus for generating electric power, and a charger (10) is charged by the electric power generated by the generator.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. one-box car and saloon car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is driven by the rotational force produced by the continuous movement of the endless-belt apparatus for generating electric power, so that the endless belt does not receive resistance force of the blades, thus effectively and efficiently using the wind force acting on the blades for generating the electric power required for the motor vehicle, and hence using the endless-belt apparatus as a wind power generator of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a side view of a motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor vehicle (1)    Endless-belt apparatus (2)    Endless belt (4)    Blade (5)    Generator (7)    Charger (10)
NOVELTY - Push-up cylinder (17) is placed between housing of roll (13) and main bearing shaft case (11). Auxiliary bearing (20) is inserted into roll neck (13a). Setting pressure of backlash removal cylinder (21) is set to zero during non-shaping of to-be-shaped material introduced between roll and shaping load (23a), after entering to-be-shaped material into shaping area. Removal of backlash between roll and main bearing in non-shaping region and shaping of to-be-shaped material are performed repeatedly by always removing backlash between roll housing and main bearing shaft case.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle. Can also be used for alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The to-be-shaped material e.g. thin metal plate can be shaped with sufficient precision without reducing the productive efficiency. Highly accurate separator can be efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator manufacturing apparatus for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main bearing shaft case (11)    Roll (13)    Roll neck (13a)    Push-up cylinder (17)    Auxiliary bearing (20)    Backlash removal cylinder (21)    Shaping load (23a)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (60) has positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, separator (21) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode plate has positive electrode compound-material layer (2) containing active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, coated on collector (1). The negative electrode plate has negative electrode compound-material layer (12) containing electroconductive material and active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, coated on collector (11).    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, notebook computer, video tape recorder camera, mobile telephone electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent input and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, separator and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode plate has positive electrode compound-material layer containing active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, coated on a collector. The negative electrode plate has negative electrode compound-material layer containing electroconductive material (96-99 weight%) and active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, coated on collector. The non-aqueous electrolyte infiltrates an electrode group (5) which is arranged through a separator. The negative electrode compound-material layer is coated on both surfaces of the collector, having thickness per single surface of 50 mu m or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (2)    Electrode group (5)    Negative electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode compound-material layer (12)    Separator (21)    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (60)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting apparatus has a storage container (1) consisting of a container main case (4) and a cover (8). A clamping unit firmly clamps the cover and the container main case through an elastic packing (12) between the cover and the main case and fixing the cover in the sealed state. The clamping unit has an attachment or detachment mechanism for releasing the cover from the clamped state.    USE - Battery mounting apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of water in the storage container is prevented reliably by fixing the cover in the sealed state. The maintenance and check of the storage container are performed easily by easily releasing the cover from the fixed state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery mounting apparatus.    Storage container (1)    Battery (2)    Container main case (4)    Cover (8)    Packing (12)
NOVELTY - A FET (4) is connected between a battery (2) and an electric control unit (ECU) (3). A controller (8) turns OFF the FET, when a power saving mode signal is inputted to a FET control unit (5). A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (7) is provided in a bypass circuit (6) connected in parallel to the FET, for supplying power to the ECU from the battery when FET is OFF state.    USE - Power supply apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power is supplied to ECU through a PTC element of the bypass circuit connected in parallel to FET, when the FET is turned OFF during stoppage of vehicle, the battery over-discharge and standby current are reduced and hence reduction in power consumption is achieved without impairing the desired function of fuse. Since it is not necessary to provide a separate power supply for standby mode of vehicle, the weight reduction of vehicle is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply method for motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of power supply apparatus for motor vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (2)    ECU (3)    FET (4)    FET control unit (5)    Bypass circuit (6)    PTC element (7)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a switching unit that selects external air introduction mode, while operating a battery fan during the operating state of the air conditioner. The operation of the battery fan is controlled, so that the air discharge volume of the battery fan becomes equal to the air discharge volume of the air conditioner, when the temperature of battery is below a predefined level. The air discharge volume of the battery fan is increased than the reference level, when the temperature of the battery is greater than the predefined level.    USE - Battery cooling system of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled efficiently and penetration of external air into the air conditioner can be prevented, so that fall in the air conditioning efficiency can be reduced and discomfort of the passenger can be prevented, by using a simple technique. The gas emitted from the battery can be discharged reliably and rapidly, by increasing the air discharge volume of the battery fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control process of the battery fan. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A metallocene-type ionic liquid (1), is new.    USE - Metallocene type ionic liquid is used for solvent and catalyst, and as electrolyte for battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, fuel cell, oxidation reaction agent, magnetic fluid, magnetic recording medium and magneto rheological fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The metallocene-type ionic liquid has high melting point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallocene-type ionic liquid of formula (M1L1L2)+X- (1), is new.    L1,L2=cyclopentadienyl ring, arene ring or its derivative optionally substituted by 1-12C liner alkyl, 1-12C liner alkyl ether, 1-12C linear alkylester or halo;    M1=transition metal;and    X-=low symmetric anion.    When all hydrogen atoms in ring structure are substituted by methyl group, then L1 and L2 are not tetramethyl cyclopentadienyl ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metallocene-type ionic liquid.
NOVELTY - The valve has a tubular body (11) of a hollow cylinder form comprising a flow path (11d). A shape-memory-alloy coiled spring (12) is arranged in contact with an outer wall surface or inner wall face of the tubular body and is expanded or contracted with heat. A pair of electrodes for supplying electricity to the coiled spring. The tubular body changes shape when the coiled spring is expanded or contracted with heat. The tubular body resets to an original form when the coiled spring is not expanded or contracted by heat.    USE - Flow regulating valve for controlling fluid flow such as liquid and gas flow of cooling device, fuel cell of electronic device such as notebook personal computer, and electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The valve has a simple structure, provides adjustment of flow volume by change of the diameter of the flow path, and adjusts a flow-path cross sectional area with control of an electric current to the coiled spring, thus realizing the flow control in large flow volume with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a flow regulating valve.    Tubular body (11)    Top fixation structure body part (11a)    Lower fixation structure body part (11b)    Cross-sectional area variable part (11c)    Flow path (11d)    Shape-memory-alloy coiled spring (12)    Return spring (13)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas sensor (1) has a base material (B) and a detecting portion having a catalyst layer (4) formed on one surface of base material. The base material has two-layered structure having a solid polymer electrolyte layer (2) does not containing carbon, and a solid polymer electrolyte layer (3) in which carbon (C) is dispersed.    USE - Hydrogen gas sensor is used for detecting hydrogen gas leakage and concentration in gaseous phase or liquid phase in motor vehicles, industrial plant and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas sensor is economical and enables to detect hydrogen gas concentration in gaseous phase or liquid phase with high selectivity and without purging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of block diagram of hydrogen gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen gas sensor (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte layers (2,3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Anode (5a)    Base material (B)    Carbon (C)    Detection portion (D)
NOVELTY - Two types of inorganic cation probes (10,12) formed by coupled molecular recognition regions which selectively recognize to-be-detected inorganic molecules, form a complex on surface of two types of quantum dots (10L,10S) with different particle diameter through to-be-detected inorganic cation molecule (14). The inorganic cation is detected quantitatively based on the shape change in the fluorescence spectrum due to Forster-model excitation energy transfer produced between the adjoined quantum dots.    USE - Fluorescence detection method of inorganic cation in electrolyte liquid of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lifetime of fluorescence of quantum dot is long and the quantum yield is high, strong emitted light intensity is observed. Since the inorganic cation is detected with high sensitivity, analysis system of selective inorganic cation molecule can be constructed. The quantitative detection of the inorganic cation is performed with quick response speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of complex containing inorganic cation probe and to-be-detected inorganic cation.    Inorganic cation probes (10,12)    Quantum dots (10L,10S)    Inorganic cation molecule (14)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte is formed by coating fluorine-containing silane compound or fluorine-containing acrylic resin on surface of sulfide type solid electrolyte containing lithium and phosphorus.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for positive-electrode material and negative-electrode material used in all-solid-state secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic devices, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has high lithium ion conductivity and wet-resistant property, and can be easily handled under normal atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) coating liquid containing organic solvent, fluorine-containing silane compound of formula: R2-Si(-R1)(-R3)-(CF2)n-CF3 (I) or R2O-Si(-OR1)(-OR3)-O-(CF2)n-CF3 (II), and fluorine-containing acrylic resin of formula: -(CH2-C(-R4)(-COOR5))p- (CH2-C(-R6)(-COOR7))q- (III); and (ii) all-solid-state secondary battery (1).    R1-R3=H, methyl or ethyl;    n=1-10;    R4,R6=H or methyl;    R5=1-10C alkyl;    R7=1-10C alkyl, in which all hydrogen is substituted with fluorine;and    p,q=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    All-solid-state lithium secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an accelerator pedal detecting apparatus transmitting an electrical operation signal according to the operation of an accelerator pedal in a powertrain (300). A hand lever is equipped in a steering wheel of a vehicle so that an operator passively transmits the signal in the powertrain. A connection gear (220) is equipped in an end tip of a shaft (210) of a generator (200). A back gear detecting apparatus senses the location of a back gear when the vehicle goes back and stops an operation of the powertrain, accelerator pedal detecting apparatus and the hand lever.    USE - Apparatus for charging a battery in an electric motor of a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. eco-car, by utilizing a propeller shaft.    ADVANTAGE - The power of the propeller shaft is automatically converted into the operational dynamic of the generator when the brake pedal is operated. The rotation power of the propeller shaft rotating with elastic force of the vehicles can be charged to the simple lever even if the power of the engine is not delivered to wheel. The operating time of the charge small-size engine separately installed at the battery can be reduced by charging the battery with electricity by using the rotation power of the propeller shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery charging apparatus for a hybrid electric vehicle.    Generator (200)    Shaft (210)    Connection gear (220)    Powertrain (300)    Oil supplying device (400)    Battery (900)
NOVELTY - An electrode has porous film containing oxide particles having particle diameter of 5-100 nm laminated on electrode active material layer.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electronic device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The materials adhering to roll during winding is reduced by improving inorganic filler holding properties in the surface portion of the porous film provided on surface of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry for porous film, which contains oxide particles having particle diameter of 5-100 nm, polymer having glass transition temperature of 15 degrees C or less and solvent;    (2) manufacture of electrode; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a cathode airflow to a fuel cell stack (12), and allowing the calculated air to flow to a cathode side. Temperature of the stack is measured to determine whether the temperature is above a preset temperature threshold. A minimum cell voltage is determined when the temperature is below the temperature threshold. The flow of air to the stack is reduced when a minimum cell voltage is below a preset minimum cell voltage threshold. A shorting switch (44) is disengaged, and vehicle loads are applied to the stack when the temperature is above the temperature threshold.    USE - Method for heating a stack of fuel cells i.e. hydrogen fuel cell, in a fuel cell system for producing electricity in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of cathode air to the stack is reduced when the minimum cell voltage is below the predetermined minimum cell voltage threshold, and the shorting circuit is disengaged and vehicle loads are applied to the stack when the temperature of the stack is above the temperature threshold, thus increasing the temperature of a fuel cell stack quickly even at cold stack start-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system employing a process for quickly heating a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode exhaust gas line (20)    Anode exhaust gas line (30)    Positive terminal (40)    Shorting switch (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a memory fuse or a recoverable breaker installed in an electric box that is connected between a controlling mold and a storage battery. The memory fuse or the recoverable breaker is pulled out when a vehicle is in a storing and transporting mode for a long time. The controlling mould is provided with a sound system, an air-conditioner system, a seat controlling mold, a skylight controlling mold, a meter and a controlling mould.    USE - Device for controlling a storing and transporting mode of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the storage battery is in high level after the vehicle is in the storing and transporting mode for a long time. The device can satisfy the demand of starting the vehicle by controlling the electrical loss during the storing and transporting process of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a storing and transporting mode controlling method of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a storing and transporting mode controlling device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The core has an anode sheet, a diaphragm and a cathode sheet orderly overlapped and coiled to each other. A coiled terminal of the anode sheet forms an anode lug integrally, and a coiled terminal of the cathode sheet forms a cathode lug integrally. The anode lug and the cathode lug are provided on an upper face and a lower face of the core, and are located on two sides of the core, respectively. Widths of the anode lug and the cathode lug are same as the widths of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet.    USE - Electrical core for a coiled lithium battery that is utilized as a power battery of an automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The core is easily made and assembled to the battery, and has a wide and fine integrative electrode lug, so as to obtain a larger current conductive area. The core has better rate discharging property and radiating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing an electrical core of a coiled lithium battery    (2) a coiled lithium battery, comprising an electrical core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coiled lithium battery electrical core.
NOVELTY - The system has a magnetic capacitor module storing energy in the form of a potential energy and providing a direct-current power supply. The capacitor module is provided with a magnetic capacitor, and a power supply transducer is coupled with the magnetic capacitor module. A motor is connected with the power supply transducer and utilized for outputting power according to the output power supply. A control circuit is coupled with the power supply transducer and utilized for controlling the power supply transducer to determine the output power supply.    USE - Power supplying system for use in an electromotion auto-bike and an electromotion bicycle (all claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supplying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a wind-force generating part comprising a wind-force generator, fan blade and a commuting cover. A solar photovoltaic generating part comprises a solar cell board and a fixing bracket. An electricity storage control output part comprises a storage battery, a charging capacitance and a control system. A stator coil and a hollow rotor are equipped in the wind-force generating motor. A permanent magnet is arranged in the wind-force generating motor according to a small gap via a low magnetic drag.    USE - Wind-solar complementing electrically-operated car.    ADVANTAGE - The car reduces the number of the storage batteries and charges energy consumption, improves the energy storing capacity and increases the service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind-solar complementing electrically-operated car production technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind-solar complementing electrically-operated car.
NOVELTY - A laminated microporous film (1) has a microporous layer (A) containing resin composition (a), and a microporous layer (B) containing resin composition (b) having melting point lower than the resin composition (a). The microporous layer (A) has melt viscosity of 10000 Pa.seconds or more. The ratio of melt viscosity of microporous layer (A) with respect to the melt viscosity of the microporous layer (B) is 0.01-10.    USE - Laminated microporous film is used for battery separator (claimed). Uses include but are limited to fuel-cell material, separator for condenser and lithium-ion battery used for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated microporous film has excellent balance between air permeability and film-breaking temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated microporous film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of measuring apparatus of film-breaking temperature.    Laminated microporous film (1)    Nickel foils (2A,2B)    Glass boards (3A,3B)    Thermocouple (5)    Thermometer (6)    Oven (8)
NOVELTY - The chassis has an electric motor (6) installed at a tail part of a frame body (3) and connected with a drive bridge (9) of a back wheel transmission shaft through a speed changer (5). Power storage battery groups (4) are installed at two side parts of the frame body, and an electronic control system (12) is installed in a proper position of the frame body whose tail part is equipped with a small generator group (7) for charging the power storage battery groups and a capacitor (8) for supplementing usage power to the electric motor.    USE - Chassis for an electric passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The chassis ensures that maximum speed of the vehicle is 80 kilometers, output working voltage of the power storage battery group is between 196 and 360 Volts, charging mileage is between 250 and 450 km and climbing capacity is about 25 percentages. The exhaust of the vehicle small generator group totally meets the Euro third exhaust standard, and the noise is lower than that produced by the fuel car with same capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a chassis for an electric passenger car.    Frame body (3)    Power storage battery groups (4)    Speed changer (5)    Electric motor (6)    Small generator group (7)    Capacitor (8)    Drive bridge (9)    Electronic control system (12)
NOVELTY - An accelerator opening determination unit (11c1) determines whether accelerator opening exceeds an upper limit value. A mileage accumulation unit (11d) accumulates the mileage within the accelerator opening upper limit value when the accelerator opening does not exceed the upper limit value and accumulates mileage over the accelerator opening upper limit value when the accelerator opening exceeds the upper limit value. A fuel saving grading unit (12) grades the driving of the driver based on the accumulated value in the mileage accumulation unit.    USE - Fuel-efficient driving diagnostic apparatus of vehicle using fossil fuel, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driver's accelerator operation evaluation is performed efficiently, and driver's accelerator operation can be improved using the fuel-efficient driving advice provided based on the evaluation result.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) traveling control apparatus of vehicle;    (2) fuel-efficient driving diagnostic system; and    (3) fuel-efficient driving diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-efficient driving diagnostic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1a)    Accelerator opening determination unit (11c1)    Mileage accumulation unit (11d)    Fuel saving grading unit (12)    Display unit (16b)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises solid polymer electrolyte (570) comprising voids; and nanostructures comprising electrode active material, and distributed throughout the solid polymer electrolyte.    USE - An electrode for electrochemical lithium cell used for portable electronics including laptops and cell phones, and in transportation systems including bicycles or automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode is high capacity anode. The anode uses ionically-conductive solid polymer material as both binder and electrolyte in combination with high-capacity anode active material particles. The solid polymer electrolyte material has material properties that allow it to stretch and configuration that allows it to contract as the active material particles swell and shrink with insertion and extraction of lithium. The solid polymer electrolyte is able to transfer the increased volume to voids within the anode and to retain adhesion with the active material particles, even as they undergo volume changes during charge/discharge cycles of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lithium battery cell (500);    (2) manufacture of anode for lithium cell, comprising combining active anode material particles, polymer electrolyte, optional foaming agent, and optional electronically conductive carbon particles together to make a mixture, and forming mixture into anode with porosity of 10-60%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery cell with a negative electrode.    Battery cell (500)    Negative electrode (505)    Positive electrode (560)    Electrolyte (570)    Current collector (580, 590)
NOVELTY - The converter (300) has a boost converter (310) equipped with a MOSFET master switches (S1-S3) and boost inductors (L1-L3), and an active clamp (320) equipped with MOSFET auxiliary switches (Sc1-Sc3) and a clamp capacitor (Cc). The three MOSFET master switches are maintained at same duty cycle. Zero-voltage switching of dead-time period among the auxiliary switches and the master switches is achieved by complementary switching process.    USE - Three-phase interleaved isolated direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter for a fuel cell. Can also be used as solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The converter can handle large amount of power, and has reduced conduction loss. The size of the converter is decreased, and input current ripple of the converter is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a three-phase interleaved isolated direct current/direct current converter.    Clamp capacitor (Cc)    Boost inductors (L1-L3)    MOSFET master switches (S1-S3)    MOSFET auxiliary switches (Sc1-Sc3)    Three-phase interleaved isolated direct current/direct current converter (300)    Boost converter (310)    Active clamp (320)
NOVELTY - The wheel has a screw hole placed on centre of a friction wheel main body, and oblique teeth distributed on an outer ring of the friction wheel main body. An annular inwards concave structure and an annular raised structure are placed on two sides of the friction wheel main body, where the annular raised structure is in an edge of the screw hole.    USE - Bicycle dynamo friction wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The oblique teeth are uniformly distributed on the outer ring of the friction wheel main body, so that the friction wheel has better effect and long service life, thus easily preventing from dropping off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle dynamo friction wheel.
NOVELTY - A propulsion device has a frame (11) with a connection portion (23) pivotally and detachably connected to the rear axle (5) of the bicycle, at least one driving wheel (12) mounted to the frame, and a power generator (60) installed at the frame to drive the driving wheel. The frame may include a front frame (20) and a rear frame (30) coupled together by a refraction connection portion (40). The generator and the driving wheel are installed at the rear frame.    USE - Propulsion device for bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - User can install or remove propulsion device relative to bicycle according to need, by pivotally attaching or detaching connection portion relative to rear axle without using gearing. Propulsion device can also carry and transport load by including cage for receiving load. Pivotal connection between connection portion and rear axle allows propulsion device to be folded relative to bicycle frame. Smooth driving is possible by enhancing frictional force of driving wheel with respect to ground surface and maintaining acute angle of imaginary lines passing through connection portion and through driving wheel center. Inclination of driving wheels can be reduced by left and right panning shafts in event of refraction of propulsion device, ensuring smooth rotation of driving wheel even on uneven surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a propulsion device installed on the bicycle.    Rear axle (5)    Frame (11)    Driving wheel (12)    Front frame (20)    Connection portion (23)    Rear frame (30)    Refraction connection portion (40)    Power generator (60)
NOVELTY - A drive unit (100), installed on top of the vehicle body, includes one or more wind motors (110) each including rotors (113) mounted on a common shaft. Each motor produces torque by using wind force acting on the rotors during vehicle travel. One belt (140) transmits the produced torque to the line shaft (120) parallel to the propeller shaft (130) connected to the engine (150).    USE - Drive unit for vehicle using wind force as secondary power source.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle driven by engine can be assisted by torque produced by wind force, reducing fuel consumption of engine as well as reducing manufacturing cost and making vehicle more economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a drive unit for vehicle.    Drive unit (100)    Wind motors (110)    Rotors (113)    Line shaft (120)    Propeller shaft (130)    Belt (140)    Engine (150)
NOVELTY - The generating set has right and left drive rollers (21) contacted with right and left back wheels (11) of a vehicle, and multiple driving shaft pulleys (23) placed in a driving shaft (22) and connected to a belt (24). A generator shaft pulley (32) is fixed to a shaft of a generator (31). A spring (52) is inserted into an inner side of a spring pressurization globe (51).    USE - Generating set for generating electricity by utilizing driving force of a tire of a hydrogen fueled car.    ADVANTAGE - The driving shaft can obtain high-speed torque and operates the generator to generate electricity, so that electric-electronic apparatuses inside a car can be operated by utilizing the electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tire driving force utilized electricity generating set.    Right and left back wheels (11)    Right and left drive rollers (21)    Driving shaft (22)    Driving shaft pulleys (23)    Belt (24)    Generator (31)    Generator shaft pulley (32)    Spring pressurization globe (51)    Spring (52)
NOVELTY - The device has a permanent magnet (20) mounted movably in a chamber (31) of fixing seat (30). A bolt (10) which has a flat plate (11) mounted on the magnet is mounted movably on the fixing seat. An electrode contact section (61) is mounted on the flat plate and is attracted by the magnet, so that the electrode contact section is bonded on the flat plate closely to move the flat plate with the electrode contact section.    USE - Battery conducting device for motorized scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flat plate is connected with the electrode contact section, the bolt is connected to the battery constantly. Hence, the battery is connected to the motor supply unit successively while supplying electric power efficiently to the motorized scooter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the exploded perspective view and schematic view of battery conducting device.    Bolt (10)    Flat plate (11)    Permanent magnet (20)    Fixing seat (30)    Chamber (31)    Electrode contact section (61)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent, and contains 0.001-5 mass% of organic peroxide (I).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for lithium cell (claimed) used as drive power supply for electronic device such as mobile telephone, electric vehicle, notebook computer and electric power storage apparatus. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor and hybrid capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has excellent storage stability, and provides lithium cell with favorable battery characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent, and contains 0.001-5 mass% of organic peroxide of formula (I).    R1-R4=H or 1-8C linear or branched alkyl, sum of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 and R3 and R4 is 4 or more;and    R5=H or 1-4C linear or branched alkyl.    R1 and R2, and R4 and R5 combines with each other to form a ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium cell, which has positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery terminal unit (U) has a press fit unit that fits a synthetic resin made rotation limitation structure (40) with respect to a battery terminal (20) in press fitting state. The attachment angle of the battery terminal with respect to a battery post (12) is regulated by a main structure (41).    USE - Battery terminal unit for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rotation limitation structure is fitted to battery terminal in press fitting state, the workability of the rotation limitation structure and battery terminal is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery terminal unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery post (12)    Battery terminal (20)    Rotation limitation structure (40)    Main structure (41)    Battery terminal unit (U)
NOVELTY - The battery has several rectangular shaped boxes (20) mounted on upper portion of electrode group laminated inside the battery case, where boxes are positioned between the intermediate electric poles. Several holes are formed on the entire surface of each box. Outer dimension of the box is smaller than the liquid port of the battery.    USE - Lead storage battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte solution such as dilute sulfuric acid in the battery case for long period of time can be prevented, based on the simple structure of the box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the electrode group of the battery.    Box (20)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of separator provided between positive electrode containing complex oxide of transition metal, silicon monocrystal and composition containing silicon, and negative electrode containing silicon-containing negative electrode material comprising copper, germanium, indium or zinc.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook type personal computer, digital camera, portable music apparatus, electric vehicle, electric bicycle, electric motorcycle, uninterruptible power supply and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics and reduced volume change even after repeated charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of separator provided between positive electrode containing complex oxide of transition metal, silicon monocrystal and composition containing silicon, and negative electrode containing silicon-containing negative electrode material comprising copper, germanium, indium or zinc. The composition containing silicon is of formula: AxSi1-x, where A is bismuth, copper, germanium, indium or zinc and x is 0.1-0.4.
NOVELTY - The DMFC has anode catalyst layer (22) and water-repellent porous layers (25,26) that are arranged on surface of electrolytic membrane (21). An electromotive unit (11) having a cathode electrode and an anode electrode, is arranged on the electrolytic membrane. The gas-permeability of anode electrode is lower than water-repellent porous layers. A fuel flow path and air flow path are arranged on the side surfaces of anode and cathode electrodes respectively. The ratio of the area of the fuel flow path with respect to the area of the anode catalyst layer is 50-90%.    USE - Direct type methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the DMFC can be improved reliably, and the lifetime of the DMFC can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electromotive unit of the DMFC.    Electromotive unit (11)    Electrolytic membrane (21)    Anode catalyst layer (22)    Cathode catalyst layer (23)    Water repellent porous layers (25,26)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (30) with electrodes (34,35) arranged on measurement region (44) of a cathode side catalyst layer (42). A scavenging unit scavenges the water content of diffused layer (38,50) of fuel cell, which is more than threshold value when the electrostatic capacitance value between electrodes is larger than preset value. A starting unit switches a switch (56) to operation mode to drive fuel cell when the water content of diffused layer and electrostatic capacitance value are less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of electrostatic capacitance of electrodes and impedance of diffused layer on measurement region of cathode side catalyst layer can be suppressed effectively and the start-up performance of fuel cell can be improved. The water content of diffused layer can be measured efficiently based on the increase in electrostatic capacitance value between electrodes and the fuel cell can be manufactured with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell water content measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (30)    Electrodes (34,35)    Diffused layer (38,50)    Cathode side catalyst layer (42)    Measurement region (44)    Switch (56)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel cell (10) containing platinum as electrode catalyst. The varying speed of electric potential of air electrode of fuel cell is switched at the time of raise in electric potential, while recovering electric power generation performance of fuel cell by which low-load driving operation is performed, after reducing the electric potential.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as driving power supply of fuel cell electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell system provided with fuel cell having improved lifetime can be easily obtained, while recovering electric power generation performance of fuel cell, by detecting the log of throttle opening of fuel cell electric vehicle, while improving reliability of fuel cell electric vehicle. Dissolution of platinum can be suppressed while restoring platinic-acid compound, by switching varying speed of electric potential of air electrode of fuel cell at the time of raise in electric potential, based on the detection of amount of water content of fuel cell, while recovering electric power generation performance of fuel cell by which low-load driving operation is performed, after reducing the electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel tank (20)    Compressor (30)    Voltage detection unit (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The bending portion is fixed to the end plates (20). The restricted bands (10) are deformed when a battery cell presses the end plates. The deformation of the battery cell is suppressed when the restricted bands bend the end plates to the opposing surface side.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as lithium ion battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium/nickel-hydrogen battery pack for fuel cell hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the battery cell is suppressed when the restricted band bends the end plates to the opposing surface side, hence the damage of the laminated structure of the battery cells is suppressed and the fall of performance of the electrical storage apparatus is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Battery pack (1)    Restricted bands (10)    End plates (20)    Laminated structure (30)    Battery module (31)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a stack (107) to generate electric power based on reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas outputted from hydrogen generator. A high capacity change unit (123) supplies electric power to large capacity electric power apparatus of electric power generation block (105) by large capacity power supply (117) when electric power is generated. The high capacity change stops supply of electric power to large capacity electric power apparatus when the generation of electric power is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device installed in home.    ADVANTAGE - Since the supply of electric power to large capacity electric power apparatus is stopped when the generation of electric power is stopped, the electric power is supplied efficiently to the small capacity electric power apparatus of electric power generation block using small capacity power supply. The supply of electric power to large capacity electric power apparatus and small capacity electric power apparatus can be performed by large capacity power supply and small capacity power supply, such that the power supply efficiency of the small capacity power supply and large capacity power supply can be optimized and the overall efficiency 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 generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (100)    Electric power generation block (105)    Stack (107)    Large capacity power supply (117)    Large capacity change unit (123)
NOVELTY - The material of several electrolyte layers (49) is positioned between a negative electrode collector (4) and a positive electrode collector (5) and is solidified. Two of the electrolyte layers are completely superimposed on each other and are solidified, and at least a portion of one of the electrolyte layers is adjoined to another electrolyte layer and is solidified during the manufacturing process of battery.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery such as bipolar battery used in portable information terminal, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The substance ionized between the electrolyte layers can be made to move easily, by manufacturing the battery as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views explaining the manufacturing processes of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode collector (4)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Electrolyte layer (49)    Interlayer sheet (50)    Guide bar (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting acoustic emission (AE) signal in secondary battery (1000) by AE signal detection sensor (11) set within battery case (300). The amount of electrolyte solutions of the battery is determined by amount detection unit (16) based on detected AE signal.    USE - Method for detecting amount of electrolyte solutions of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery used in vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of electrolyte solutions of secondary battery is detected based on acoustic emission signal detected in secondary battery using sensor set within battery case, electrolyte solution amount detection precision can be improved while placing the sensors at different region within battery case for accumulation detection of solutions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for detecting amount of electrolyte solutions of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the apparatus for detecting amount of electrolyte solutions in secondary battery.    Electrolyte solution amount detection apparatus (10)    AE signal detection sensor (11)    Amount detection unit (16)    Battery case (300)    Secondary battery (1000)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage tank (1) that stores the hot water heated by a boiler (4) and circulated by a circulation line (5). A thermometer (6) arranged in the lower region of the storage tank measures the temperature of hot water in the storage tank. The operation of fuel cell (2) is started, when measured temperature of hot water stored in storage tank falls to predetermined temperature.    USE - Domestic fuel battery co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell operation is started stably when measured temperature of hot water falls to predetermined temperature so that reproduction of bacteria in the storage tank is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of domestic fuel battery co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Circulation pump (3)    Boiler (4)    Circulation line (5)    Thermometer (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a cover (30) which is provided in opening (12) of case (10). The case and cover are joined by laser welding. A smooth film is formed in laser irradiation surface (70) of case and/or cover. The film is formed by aluminum or aluminum alloy.    USE - Closed type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel cadmium and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer, portable terminal and other electric product.    ADVANTAGE - Since smooth film is formed on the laser irradiation surface of the case and/or cover, the laser welding is carried out with stable output. The closed type battery with depth of penetration and without variance and bead width is formed reliably. The closed type battery is provided with reliable sealing structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type battery.    Case (10)    Opening (12)    Cover (30)    Laser irradiation surface (70)    Closed type battery (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of electrode supports (14A,14B) for supporting positive electrodes (15A,15B) and negative electrodes (16A,16B) respectively. The relative position of the supports is changed so as to position the positive and negative electrodes in a predetermined position, for measuring the electrode resistance of the negative and positive electrodes.    USE - Apparatus for evaluating performance of electrode of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor electrode, lead storage battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-zinc battery, metallic lithium battery for use in mobile telephone, video camera and notebook personal computer or cordless apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode resistance can be evaluated with high precision, without disassembling the pseudo cell main structure. Thus, the electrode performance can be evaluated accurately and simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pseudo battery cell main structure.    Pseudo battery cell main structure (11)    Electrode supports (14A,14B)    Positive electrodes (15A,15B)    Negative electrodes (16A,16B)    Syringe attachment portion (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) is mounted with a lithium ion secondary battery unit (120) equipped with a solid electrolyte arranged between a positive electrode and negative electrode. The battery unit is positioned in predetermined position segmenting an engine compartment (101) in which internal combustion engine (110) of moving object is accommodated and in-vehicle space (102).    USE - Moving object e.g. vehicle such as hybrid car. Can also be used in passenger car, construction machine, truck, two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power from battery unit can be supplied stably to provide movement of vehicle favorably, while increasing freedom degree of mechanical design of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vehicle carrying lithium ion secondary battery unit.    Vehicle (100)    Engine compartment (101)    IN-vehicle space (102)    Internal combustion engine (110)    Lithium ion secondary battery unit (120)
NOVELTY - The method involves dissembling a lithium ion secondary battery (1) provided with a solid electrolyte (13) arranged between positive and negative electrodes (11,12) so as to remove the lithium contained in the solid electrolyte. The lithium which is removed by dissembling process, is dissolved in specified manner. The dissolved lithium is separated into lithium solution and residue, by a separation process.    USE - Method for recovering lithium from lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic device and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium can be recovered from the lithium ion secondary battery easily, without using complicated vacuum overheating process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)
NOVELTY - A water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode (20) has a porous base material (22) having electroconductivity and scattered with water-repellent processed inorganic microparticle (26) on the surface (24).    USE - Water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode is used for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode has high water repellency, electroconductivity and gas permeability. The membrane electrode assembly having the gas diffusion electrode has excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of surface vicinity of water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-repellent-type gas diffusion electrode (20)    Porous base material (22)    Surface (24)    Water-repellent-processed inorganic microparticle (26)    Silica particle (28)    Water-repellent film (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cooling water tank (5) that stores the cooling water to cool a fuel cell (4) through cooling water path (31). A thermal medium flows through a thermal medium path (32). A heat exchanger (6,7) performs heat-exchange between the cooling water and thermal medium.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger performs heat-exchange between the cooling water and thermal medium. Hence the temperature control of the fuel cell can be performed stably. The bubble retention in the cooling water path can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (4)    Cooling water tank (5)    Heat exchanger (6,7)    Cooling water path (31)    Thermal medium path (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has laminated structure with base fixed to separators (510) stacked at membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (530) with mold (500) at front-end portion. The planar portions of positioning reference structures (541,542) are surrounded at laminated structure. The mold is bent in same direction relative to separator to contact with MEA. The mold is deformed according to generated driving force without contacting with MEA. The bending angle is reduced based on force exerted during operation of laminated structure to equalize position of separator and MEA.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since mold provided at front-end portion of MEA is deformed according to generated driving force without contacting with top portion of MEA, to equalize the position of separator and MEA against reference positioning structures, the positioning of fuel cell can be performed in short time. The generation of dynamic offset of fuel cell during driving operation of laminated structure of fuel cell can be prevented reliably. The generation of frictional force is prevented by reducing the bending angle of mold, so as to avoid contact with top portion of MEA. The degree of contact of separators and MEA is reduced. The sliding-friction value between MEA and separators can be minimized. The relative positional change of MEA and separators can be obtained with minimized driving force. The size of mold is reduced, so that power density of fuel cell is increased without increasing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of fuel cell with indication related to generation of driving force in MEA and separators.    Mold (500)    Separator (510)    MEA (530)    Positioning reference structures (541,542)
NOVELTY - The battery has top insulation sealing board (6) arranged on outer surface of lid (4). Terminal connection rod (8) is arranged on top insulation sealing board. Rivet terminal (7) is made to protrude from the exterior of lid. External protrusion portion of rivet terminal is inserted into fitting hole of terminal connection rod. Terminal bolt (9) is connected to the terminal connection rod. Terminal press board (10) is arranged on center portion of terminal connection rod, such that the both ends of terminal press board are adhered to lid using the crimping pins (11).    USE - Battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifting and rotation of the terminal connection rod can be suppressed reliably even if strong force is added to the terminal bolt. The fall of airtightness inside the battery housing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the positive electrode terminal portion of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Lid (4)    Top insulation sealing board (6)    Rivet terminal (7)    Terminal connection rod (8)    Terminal bolt (9)    Terminal press board (10)    Crimping pins (11)
NOVELTY - A bottomed cylindrical exterior case (6) accommodates a capacitor (1). A capacitor main casing (2) has an elastic sealing material (7) in which a through-hole (7b) is formed to insert a lead wire (5) while sealing the opening end of the exterior case. An insulation board (3) arranged facing the elastic sealing material has a pair of lead wires penetrating outwards. A protrusion (8) extends along a lower surface (7a) of the insulation board and the two-fork shaped front-end of the protrusion extends in the same direction as the extension direction.    USE - Tip type electrolytic capacitor used for home appliance and vehicle mounted apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion deforms such that the front end of the protrusion contacts the insulation board and the press of the elastic board distributes, the deformation of insulation board is suppressed and hence the vibration of insulation board and capacitor main casing is suppressed. Since the front end of the protrusion extends in the same direction as the extension direction, the deformation of elastic sealing material is suppressed reliably and the vibration resistant property is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of tip type electrolytic capacitor and top and sectional views of elastic sealing material.    Capacitor (1)    Capacitor main casing (2)    Insulation board (3)    Lead wire (5)    Exterior case (6)    Elastic sealing material (7)    Lower surface (7a)    Through-hole (7b)    Protrusion (8)
NOVELTY - An inorganic solid electrolyte, active material and dispersion medium are mixed to produce liquid mixture. The liquid mixture is supplied to a cylindrical mixing vessel (1) in which a moving blade (11) is positioned such that gap (S) of about 0.5-5mm is maintained between inner surface of the vessel and the moving blade. The moving blade is rotated at of 15-60 m/sec, under -20-100 degrees C temperature, and mixture is retained in vessel for 5-600 seconds. The moving blade is pressed against inner surface of vessel so that liquid mixture is processed to have thin cylindrical form.    USE - Method for manufacturing slurry for electrode of all-solid-secondary battery for portable apparatus such as video camera, mobile telephone, notebook computer, portable printer, portable facsimile, radio, handheld game machine, power tool, electrical shaver etc. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, automatic vending machine, electrically driven cart, electrical storage system for load leveling, domestic use electrical condenser, distribution type power storage system, emergency power supply system etc.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry that improves power density, energy density and cyclic characteristic of the all-solid-secondary battery can be manufactured efficiently by using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the high-speed agitator.    Cylindrical mixing vessel (1)    Moving blade (11)    Cylindrical portion (12)    Holes (12a)    Slurry (L)    Gap between mixing vessel and rotating blade (S)