NOVELTY - A variable liquid column oscillator has controller provided to regulate operation of control valve (CV), pressure transformers and level transformer. The pressure transformers are connected to the air chambers (5a,5b) to regulate the pressure of air within. The level transformers are connected to one of the vertical tubes (2a,2b), regulating the water level inside. The air that passes in air tube (7) is regulated by control valve, based on specific reference level of liquid in tubes with respect to amplitude and cycle of waves.    USE - Variable liquid column oscillator of wave energy apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to utilize wave energy in power generation by providing an oscillator in device which improves absorption and conversion of vibration cycle of each wave of water surface into electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of device.    Vertical tubes (2a,2b)    U-shaped tube (3)    Air chambers (5a,5b)    Air tube (7)    Control valve (CV)
NOVELTY - The shoe insole has UV LEDs (10) and DC power source. The DC power source can be a replaceable battery (11) permanently embedded in the insole. The top surface of insole is made of semi-transparent material which can be a polymer.    USE - Shoe insole.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficacy and decreases the cost of product, ensuring commercial viability. Facilitates the elimination of foot fungus by ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a DC power source;    (2) a semi-transparent material; and    (3) an LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the shoe insole.    UV LEDs (10)    Battery (11)    Timer (12)    Contact pressure switch (13)    Light activated switch (14)
NOVELTY - The system (500) has a liquid reservoir (502) including a predetermined arrangement of inlet and outlet to provide periodically changes in a liquid level in the reservoir resulting from a liquid passage through the reservoir via the inlet and outlet. Float (504) is partially immersed in the liquid within the reservoir. A lock system (506) maintains the float at a predetermined base level in the liquid. A controller system comprises a trigger system to selectively trigger the lock system to release the float upon identifying a predetermined condition of the float relative to the liquid level.    USE - Energy production system for converting energy of moving a liquid reservoir such as pool of liquid tower, liquid gate, river, lake, sea, stream, ocean, dam, fresh liquid reservoir, local sewage system and drainer (all claimed), to extensive power through use of float.    ADVANTAGE - The controller system comprises the trigger system to selectively trigger the lock system to release the float upon identifying the predetermined condition of the float relative to the liquid level, thus enabling use of high mechanical energy for producing energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a reverse osmosis system comprising a reverse osmosis unit    (2) a method for producing mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy production system.    Energy production system (500)    Liquid reservoir (502)    Float (504)    Lock system (506)    Transformer (508)
NOVELTY - The method involves rotating a glass plate (2) sucked to a rotation suction disc (5). The rotation is stopped for every 90 degrees for moving rotation suction disc and glass plate linearly through grinding wheel (23) provided in middle of linear movement. A linear edge (19) of lower end of glass plate rotated and positioned in parallel with linear movement is grind-processed. An auxiliary suction disc (27) is provided for moving linearly with glass plate aside from rotation suction disc and fixing glass plate by suction in vicinity of grinding point of grinding wheel.    USE - Grinding method of glass plate for solar cell, liquid crystal TV, plasma TV, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the glass plate is fixed by the auxiliary suction disc in vicinity of grinding point of grinding wheel, the recess is not produced, even if lost-motion, backlash, etc are exit in rotating shaft of rotation suction disc and if grinding loads acts on glass plate. The surface fog grinding is eliminated as the level of edges I grinding point is constant. Therefore the grinding process with the high linear precision is performed and good-quality grinding process is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the glass plate processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the glass plate processing apparatus.    Glass plate (2)    Rotation suction disc (5)    Linear edge (19)    Grinding wheel (23)    Auxiliary suction disc (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a float comprising an air pressurization unit. Other float is arranged to cooperate with the one float such that relative vertical motion between the two float drives the air pressurization unit to generate an air pressure. An air-pressure generator is in fluid communication with air-pressurization unit.    USE - Apparatus for generating electrical energy in marine application.    ADVANTAGE - The larger deflection can be produced in the device and thus enabling higher electrical power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for harvesting energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the energy harvesting buoy assembly.    Energy harvesting buoy assembly (1)    Main buoy (210)    Piston (216)    Unidirectional valves (219)    Pressurized air tank (223)
NOVELTY - The generating system (100) has a flotation device (104) which is configured to oscillate with the waves, relative to a reference point. A clutched spool (122) is configured to receive and convert the oscillation of the flotation device into rotational motion in one rotational direction. A cable (108) is configured to transfer the oscillation of the flotation device to a clutched spool. A stationary generator (102) is configured to convert the rotational motion into electrical power.    USE - Generating system for electrical power using waves in body of water.    ADVANTAGE - Forces buoys to maintain distance from one another by providing rigid spacers. Prevents the buoys and cables from impacting and entangling with one another since the buoys further from the coastline is secured together using the spacers. Provides more uniform mechanical power delivery to the station since the buoys are staggered. Prevents buoys from impacting one another and the cables from impacting or becoming entangled with one another by securing the distances between each buoys. Enables user to manually engage or disengage clutch on each of the clutched spools for maintenance or protection during a rough storm by providing a control panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of the wave-powered electricity generation system.    Generating system (100)    Stationary generator (102)    Flotation device (104)    Cable (108)    Clutched spool (122)
NOVELTY - The system has a laser module that includes a laser source (1110) and a cooling plate, and removes material from a portion of component. The termination modules (1120A-H) are coupled to the laser module via optical fibers. Each of the termination modules is provided with a mechanical interface that is coupled to respective optical fiber. A scanning device is provided to control a position of an output from the laser, and coupled to mechanical interface. A remote module is coupled to the laser module via a cable, and provided with a controller and chiller.    USE - Laser system for laser scribing.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal loading is minimized to the laser system to provide stable temperature control. The beam size consistency and the laser pointing stability are improved effectively. The mechanism is provided to minimize damage or contamination of the component during the processing, so that the static discharge on the component is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar-cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the laser scribing system with the central remote box connected to the multiple laser sources.    Laser scribing system (1100)    Remote box (1102)    Cables (1108A-H)    Laser source (1110)    Termination modules (1120A-H)
NOVELTY - The system has a cylindrical-shaped wave energy conversion vessel arranged on a water body and comprising a hull (1) freely rotated around a main shaft in response to wave energy. A set of valveless channels (3) and interconnected reservoirs (2) are mounted within the hull, where displacement of water between the reservoirs changes centre of gravity of the vessel. A mooring system connects the vessel with an anchor. A gearbox and a flywheel are connected with a generator via an energy storage device of the system.    USE - Energy system for converting wave energy associated with water body into a unidirectional rotational output to drive a power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables accurate and efficient conversion of wave energy associated with water body into the unidirectional rotational output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for converting wave energy into a unidirectional rotational output to drive a power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wave energy conversion vessel.    Hull (1)    Reservoirs (2)    Valveless channels (3)
NOVELTY - The holder has a variable trapezoidal fastening area provided for photovoltaic and solar systems. The fastening area adapts width and pitch angle of trapezoidal profile over movable arms and an attachment part (1) by locking screws (2, 3) of an adjustable 3-piece element that is made of steel, stainless steel or aluminum.    USE - Variable trapezoidal sheet holder for accommodating a trapezoidal profile for assembling photovoltaic and solar systems.    ADVANTAGE - The holder can accommodate various types of trapezoidal profiles for assembling the photovoltaic and solar systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a variable trapezoidal sheet holder.    Attaching part (1)    Locking screws (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a set of elongate bearing members (10) spaced apart from each other and parallel on a rooftop surface, where each bearing member is adapted for mounting a solar panel (P) or a support frame (F). A set of fastening straps fastens the bearing members to the rooftop surface, where each strap is engaged with one of the bearing members. Each strap includes a securing region for securing the strap to the rooftop surface. Each bearing member comprises a channel section of sheet material, where the straps extend transverse to a longitudinal extent of the bearing members.    USE - System for mounting solar panels utilized for industrial and institutional applications in domestic and rural environments.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the need for puncture or penetration of an outer sealing membrane covering the rooftop with bolt or screw-type fasteners, thus enabling subsequent removal of solar panel array and the bearing members without any damage to the outer sealing membrane on the rooftop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar panel mounting system.    Support frame (F)    Solar panel (P)    Outer sealing membrane (S)    Solar panel mounting system (1)    Elongate bearing members (10)    Connecting elements (19)    End fastening strap (20')
NOVELTY - The mechanism has three position alignment members, where each position alignment member is rotated to make a contact with a side of a substrate (G) in a load lock chamber (40). Three pressing members are provided for pressing the substrate at locations opposite to the location of substrate in contact with the position alignment members. The substrate is position-aligned when the substrate is supported by multiple substrate support units. The substrate support units support the substrate by using multiple support pins and multiple movable supports.    USE - Substrate position alignment mechanism for performing position alignment of a substrate i.e. glass substrate, utilized in a flat panel display i.e. LCD, and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressing member has a coil spring that prevents the substrate from being damaged when the substrate is in contact with the position alignment unit. The pressing members are retreated, so that the position alignment of the substrates can be easily carried out. The support pins and the movable supports are arranged properly, so that the substrate is properly positioned.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate processing system comprising a substrate transfer device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a substrate processing system having a load-lock chamber.    Substrate (G)    Load lock chamber (40)    Process controller (71)    User interface (72)    Storage unit (73)
NOVELTY - Producing high purity silicon, comprises: injecting at least one fluidizing gas and at least one silicon-bearing gas into the fluidized bed reactor (200), heating the fluidized bed reactor with the at least one reactor heater (240) to a temperature sufficient for thermal decomposition of silicon; and collecting the high purity silicon that has been produced and deposited on the fluidized silicon beads (210), where the ceramic protective layer is resistant to corrosion by the at least one fluidizing gas or the at least one silicon-bearing gas.    USE - The method is useful for producing high purity silicon (claimed), which is useful in the production of electronic components and solar panel construction.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing high purity silicon comprises: injecting at least one fluidizing gas into a fluidized bed reactor, where the fluidized bed reactor (200) comprises a chamber constructed of a metal alloy, the chamber including a gas inlet and an effluent outlet; a ceramic protective layer deposited on an inside surface of the chamber; a bed of silicon beads (210) disposed within the chamber; and at least one reactor heater; injecting at least one silicon-bearing gas into the fluidized bed reactor, heating the fluidized bed reactor with the at least one reactor heater (240) to a temperature sufficient for thermal decomposition of silicon; and collecting the high purity silicon that has been produced and deposited on the fluidized silicon beads; where the ceramic protective layer is resistant to corrosion by the at least one fluidizing gas or the at least one silicon-bearing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of fluidized bed reactor.    Fluidized bed reactor (200)    Column (205)    Silicon beads (210)    Fluidizing gases (215)    Heater. (240)
NOVELTY - The soil heat exchanger apparatus has a heat-exchanger (1) with flexible heat exchange pipes (2) that are wound at the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of a paper tubular body (3), which is installed in a hole formed in soil. Heat exchange fluid is helically distributed with respect to the tubular body through the heat exchange pipes.    USE - Heat exchanger apparatus used in water supply system and air conditioning system (all claimed) to acquire natural energy such as geothermal heat in soil.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchange is efficiently performed in shallow depth position in soil by winding flexible heat exchange pipes at inner and outer surfaces of tubular body, thus eliminating the need to perform deep ocean drilling. The construction period is shortened through the use of lightweight and inexpensive heat exchanger. Heat loss is prevented by embedding the tubular body in soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a water supply system; and    (2) an air conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the soil heat exchanger apparatus.    Heat-exchanger (1)    Heat exchange pipes (2)    Paper tubular body (3)    Heat insulating material (6)    Row arrangement body (18)
NOVELTY - An electrode has sequential lamination of conductive adhesive layer containing spherical graphite, carbon black and binder, and electrode composition layer containing electrode active material and binder on collector side.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical element (claimed) for lithium ion secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, solar cell, electric power generation storage system and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical element using electrode has excellent strength and internal resistance, and can be manufactured by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a set of height adjustment mechanisms (50a) for connecting side portions (34, 44) of L-shaped top and bottom members (30, 40) of a pair of side brackets (20) for adjusting height (H) between the top and bottom members, so that top and bottom portions (32, 42) of the brackets clamp onto respective top and bottom surfaces of solar panels. A set of width adjustment mechanisms (50b) connects the brackets to adjust width (W) between the brackets. The brackets include a spring-loaded connector electrically connected to a conductive strip of the panel.    USE - Rack for connecting to an external mounting structure on the ground or a roof of a building to support a solar panel array i.e. photovoltaic (PV) panel array.    ADVANTAGE - The rack can be folded or compressed to reduce size for ease of transport. The portion of the rack is partially flexible to adjust to climate conditions or better match with various solar panels attached within the rack. The rack enables rapid installation and removal of the solar panels to and from walls, roofs or panels forming a building structure. The rack is attached to the panels by an easy to use snap-in mechanism that conducts heat to or away from the solar panels, thus reducing the temperature of the solar panels in warm conditions and improving the efficiency of the solar panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supporting a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rack for supporting one or more solar panels.    Height (H)    Width (W)    Side brackets (20)    Top members of brackets (30)    Top portions of top members (32)    Side portions of top and bottom members (34, 44)    Bottom members of brackets (40)    Bottom portions of bottom members (42)    Height adjustment mechanisms (50a)    Width adjustment mechanisms (50b)
NOVELTY - The device (71) has a main rotating mechanism (9) connected to a central rotational axis (M), and rotary surfaces (1, 2) rotatably attached to the rotating mechanism around rotary surface axes (1.1, 2.1). Adjusting sleeves are arranged around the central rotational axis and coupled to the rotary surfaces. Adjusting wheels are coaxially connected to the adjusting sleeves and coupled to the rotary surfaces via the sleeves for adjusting position of the rotary surfaces to flow direction of fluid (84). A drive wheel (81) is arranged outside the fluid and/or water in the device.    USE - Rotation device e.g. wind turbine, propeller and tidal power plant, for obtaining energy from flow movement of a fluid e.g. gas and liquid such as wind and water, or for converting the energy into movement of the fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting wheels are coupled to the rotary surfaces via the adjusting sleeves for adjusting the position of the rotary surfaces to the flow direction of the fluid, thus adjusting the position of the rotary surfaces in an accurate manner. The adjusting wheels are designed as the gear wheels, thus ensuring force-fit adjustment of the rotary surfaces even with larger flow loads in a quick and accurate manner. The drive wheel is arranged outside the fluid and/or the water in the device, thus prolonging service life of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adjusting wheels are designed as chain wheels, gear wheels, rope wheels, belt wheels, toothed belt wheels or worm wheels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral partial sectional view of a rotation device.    Central rotational axis (M)    Rotary surfaces (1, 2)    Rotary surface axes (1.1, 2.1)    Main rotating mechanism (9)    Rotation device (71)    Drive wheel (81)    Fluid (84)
NOVELTY - A methano fullerene derivative (I) having average of chemical shift values of specified carbon in 13C-NMR of 80.10 ppm or more, is new.    USE - New methano fullerene derivative is used as electron transport material for photoelectric conversion element (claimed), organic field effect transistor, electroluminescent element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The methano fullerene derivative has excellent charge mobility and charge separation ability. The photoelectric conversion element containing the methano fullerene derivative has excellent electronic characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A methano fullerene derivative of formula (I) having average of chemical shift values of specified carbon in 13C-NMR of 80.10 ppm or more, is new.    X1,X2=monovalent group derived from aromatic hydrocarbyl, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl, hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl containing hetero atom in structure or polycyclic hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl, or monovalent group derived from aromatic hydrocarbyl, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl, hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl containing hetero atom in structure or polycyclic hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl (all optionally substituted by halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or aryl), or monovalent group derived from oligomer to 30 monomer-units of aromatic hydrocarbyl, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl, hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl containing hetero atom in structure or polycyclic hetero aromatic ring hydrocarbyl, or alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthio or alkylthio alkyl;    FL=fullerene;    C2,C2'=carbon atoms on FL;and    n=1-10.    FL, X1 and X2 are connected by methine carbon (C1). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion element.
NOVELTY - The wind power converter has a crowbar unit, a network side filter unit and a control unit which are connected to an Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) power unit. A pre-charge branch is connected to the network side filter unit, and a network side wire inlet connector is connected to the pre-charge branch. A synchronization circuit breaker unit is connected to the pre-charge branch and network side wire inlet connector. A heating and cooling unit is connected to a power supply and distribution unit connected to the control unit.    USE - Double-PWM vector controlled double-fed wind power converter.    ADVANTAGE - Improves instantaneity and speed of power conversion by using digital signal processor as core control chip. Enables four-quadrant operation and active/reactive decoupling control, and enables reactive compensation according to power grid demands.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram showing the double-PWM vector controlled double-fed wind power converter.
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a hybrid real-time simulation interactive calculation system, describing the state space of the analyzing model to the formula, and respectively checking steady state gain in first simulation interface amount interaction and processing system. The bus at sub-network interface of tide steady state model of the power system is set to be generator node, determining the values of reactor and capacitor which are connected in parallel on the sub-network interface to predetermined formula.    USE - Hybrid real-time simulation method for long-time continual stable operating of power system,.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid real-time simulation method for long-time continual stable operating of power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The SSG crucible (150) has primary crucible material (151) made of quartz on which silicon is loaded. A secondary crucible material (155) made of graphite or silicon carbide, is formed on the primary crucible material.    USE - Solution-sol-gel (SSG) crucible used for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High quality ingot can be produced and the manufacturing cost of ingot can be reduced. The durability of SSG crucible can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the SSG crucible.    Crucible (150)    Primary crucible material (151)    Secondary crucible material (155)
NOVELTY - The tag has a storage battery located in a housing. A power management module i.e. charging/power output selecting circuit/device, is arranged between a radio frequency identification (RFID) controller and a storage battery and integrated with the tag. The power management module is connected with the storage battery and a solar cell e.g. film solar cell, flexible solar cell, hard solar cell or chargeable cell, via a charging circuit and connected with an antenna via a rectifying circuit.    USE - Dual power active radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy is used as main external energy source and radio frequency receiving energy source, so that the flexibility, service life and using range of the tag are improved effectively. The tag is easy to standardize and unify the radio frequency identification, so that the tag is easily promoted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The chargeable cell is a tantalum capacitor, electrolytic capacitor, super capacitor, nickel-metal hydride battery or lithium battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a dual power active radio frequency identification tag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a dual power active radio frequency identification tag.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The stud has a voltage regulator for maintaining output voltage of a solar cell module. A battery charges output voltage from the voltage regulator, and a step-up circuit increases output voltage of the battery for an LED drive. An impulse power injector circuit drives an LED based on voltage applied from the step-up circuit, and an LED module is provided with the LED. The impulse power injector circuit authorizes an impulse power injector according to amount of light. A permanent magnet is adhered to an outer side of the stud.    USE - LED road stud.    ADVANTAGE - The stud consumes less power, and provides comfort to operator or pedestrian, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an LED road stud.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a control unit (120) for controlling a local area network, and a power supply unit (130) for supplying power to a communication unit (110). A solar cell portion (131) generates electricity using sunlight according to need of the communication unit, and an electricity accumulating part (134) stores electricity generated in the solar cell portion. The power supply unit is provided with a switch (133) for selecting route of power source supplied to the communication unit. The communication unit performs Zigbee communication.    USE - Short-range communication device.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply unit can continually supply power to the communication unit, and size of the device can be reduced by avoiding use of separate wiring. The solar cell portion generates electricity using sunlight, and reduces consumption of battery power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a short-range communication device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Short-range communication device (100)    Communication unit (110)    Control unit (120)    Power supply unit (130)    Solar cell portion (131)    Switch (133)    Electricity accumulating part (134)
NOVELTY - The board has a white coating layer formed in a front side of a main board, and a character sheet paper comprising a direction indicate part (12a) adhered to a front side of a white coating layer text display unit (12b). A light guide plate is fixed in an LED of an LED module. A controller regulates charge and discharge of power in the LED module by utilizing a solar cell.    USE - Traffic sign board.    ADVANTAGE - The board requires low installation and maintenance cost, and is convenient to maintain and repair. The board can clearly indicate direction or the character. The manufacturing cost of the board is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a traffic sign board. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Direction indicate part (12a)    White coating layer text display unit (12b)
NOVELTY - The unit has a data acquisition and monitoring apparatus delivering information of a solar power generation supervisory control part. A switching unit is arranged between multiple solar cell modules for converting solar energy into power. An inverter converts electricity output from the solar cell modules. The solar power generation supervisory control part comprises a CPU that transfers information to an input unit. A switch remotely controls connection and cut off of the data acquisition and monitoring apparatus. An output unit transmits an input signal input through the input unit.    USE - Supervisory control unit for a solar cell generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The unit measures voltage and current of a discrete circuit so as to reduce working hours and space. The unit automatically performs off function in abnormal occurrence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a supervisory control unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a sunlight array outputting current. A direct current (DC)-DC converter converts the current into direct current, and a point-of-sale (POS) maximum power point flaw (MPPT) controller controls a load. A current comparator detects current duty ratio, and a comparison unit detects previous duty ratio of the DC-DC converter. A pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generator outputs a PWM signal. A duty ratio calculation unit adds the current duty ratio and the previous duty ratio.    USE - Device for controlling point-of-sale (POS) maximum power point (MPPT) flaw in a solar power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves stability of the power and duty ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling point-of-sale maximum power point flaw in a solar power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a point-of-sale maximum power point controlling device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The dynamo has a cylinder-shaped main body whose outside surface is provided with a solar energy battery set. A reducing pipe wind inlet of a wind tunnel dynamo is provided at one end of the body, and a spread opening is formed at another end of the body. A passenger compartment is extended from downside of the body, where the compartment is a cavity with disk top. A rudder is arranged over the opening. Output lines of the battery set and the tunnel dynamo are connected with an input end of a voltage regulator that includes alternating current and direct current output ends.    USE - Solar wind energy dynamo.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cross section of the cylinder-shaped main body is in round, or elliptic, or polygonal shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar wind energy dynamo.
NOVELTY - The umbrella has a solar cell board arranged on the top of an umbrella body. The solar cell board is connected with a pressure regulator, two storage battery blowers and a water pump via a controller. A water tank is connected with the water pump that is connected with a nozzle. The nozzle and the water pump are located at a humid channel side of a heat exchanger. One of the battery blowers is located at the back of the nozzle, and the other blower is located at a dry channel side of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is formed by connecting multiple heat exchangers in series.    USE - Inter-dew-point water-collecting evaporation air curtail umbrella.    ADVANTAGE - The umbrella reduces the temperature of the air by 5-9 degrees centigrade and does not change the moisture content in the air, so that the umbrella is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of components of an inter-dew-point water-collecting evaporation air curtail umbrella.
NOVELTY - The tester has a temperature sensing probe (R) placed in measured soil and connected with a current display by a cable signal line. Ends of a temperature instrument and ends of a flow meter are connected to a cooling water return pipe. Two ends of another temperature instrument are connected to a frozen water return pipe. A third temperature instrument is connected with a temperature display. The latter temperature instrument is connected with another temperature display. The flow meter is connected with a flow display, and another flow meter is connected with another flow display.    USE - Shallow geothermal heat energy response tester.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature sensing probe is a PT100 platinum resistor. The flow meters are electromagnetic induction flow meters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a shallow geothermal heat energy response tester.    Temperature sensing probe (R)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply circuit and a mouse circuit located in a mouse main body. A power supply unit provides working power supply to the mouse circuit by the power supply circuit and comprises an external solar cell. The output end of the solar cell is connected with a power supply input terminal of a power supply by a lead wire. A power supply management circuit for automatically switching and using a standby battery when the power supply of the solar cell is shortage is located between an output terminal of the solar cell and a power supply input terminal of the power supply circuit.    USE - Solar-powered wireless mouse for use with a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply unit comprises the external solar cell whose output end is connected with the power supply input terminal of the power supply by the lead wire, so that the environment pollution is reduced. The solar panel of the mouse can be made larger relatively, the voltage output of the panel is stable, and the solar panel is placed beside the mouse on a computer desk while being used so as to provide continuous power to the mouse circuit to avoid trouble of charging frequently and improving use effect of the mouse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar-powered wireless mouse.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell assembly (10) provided with a sensor capable of collecting working parameters of the solar cell assembly. The sensor is connected with a wireless transmission device e.g. electronic label, that is connected with a management system (32) based on wireless network. A voltage transmitter is connected with the voltage output terminal of the solar cell assembly, and a current transmitter is connected with a current output terminal of the solar cell assembly.    USE - Wireless monitoring system for a solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures reliable performance and intelligent control. The system enables automatic online compatibility of multiple network protocols.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wireless monitoring system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell assembly (10)    Management system (32)
NOVELTY - The billboard has a triangular frame made of steel material, and three steel support frames hinged with a main shaft to form a pedestal of the billboard. A triangle shaped structure of a top frame is same as that of a bottom frame. A triangle shaped board is installed on the board face of the billboard. A solar energy power generation board is arranged on the billboard, and a billboard lightening device is controlled by a remote control switch.    USE - Anti-wind solar energy power generation three-face billboard.    ADVANTAGE - The billboard avoids from being easily damaged when the wind blows to the billboard as angle adjacent to a middle shaft of the billboard steers to wind direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an anti-wind solar energy power generation three-face billboard.
NOVELTY - The inverter has a wind power generator (14) whose output end is respectively connected with an over-voltage break protection circuit (12) and an input voltage sampling circuit (7) through a rectifying unit (15). A CPU control unit (8) is serially connected with a current control sinusoidal wave pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit (1) and a sinusoidal wave voltage change circuit (2) in proper order through a sinusoidal wave pulse width modulation circuit (4). An output end of the sinusoidal wave voltage change circuit is connected with an input end of an inversion circuit (3).    USE - Miniature wind power generation parallel sinusoidal wave inverter.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter enables the circuits to cut the connection between the inverter and a rectifier through the instruction, thus preventing the inverter from being damaged due to over-high input voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a miniature wind power generation parallel sinusoidal wave inverter.    Current control sinusoidal wave pulse width modulation circuit (1)    Sinusoidal wave voltage change circuit (2)    Inversion circuit (3)    Sinusoidal wave pulse width modulation circuit (4)    Input voltage sampling circuit (7)    CPU control unit (8)    Over-voltage break protection circuit (12)    Wind power generator (14)    Rectifying unit (15)
NOVELTY - The supply has a charge and discharge management controller electrically connected with a solar cell component, a storage battery and an output end of a control panel. A charger is connected with the charge and discharge management controller. The output end comprises a direct current socket and a universal serial bus (USB) socket. A self-restoring safety resistor is arranged between the controller and the output end. The output end is provided with a hand-operated control switch and a timing control switch. The controller is provided with an LED lighting tube.    USE - Rechargeable solar mobile power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The supply has over-load and short-circuit protection functions. The output end is provided with the hand-operated control switch and the timing control switch for usage in different locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a rechargeable solar mobile power supply. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device i.e. lithium ion battery, has a large capacity lithium ion battery (2) integrally mounted in a sealed housing (1), a charge/discharge control board (3), a battery management plate (4), a voltage conversion plate (5) and an external solar cell plate (6). A solar cell plate junction terminal (8), load junction terminals (9) and a battery management signal line junction terminal (10) are arranged on the sealed housing. The charge/discharge control board in the sealed housing provides four junction columns, where one of the columns is connected to the solar cell plate junction terminal.    USE - Power supply device i.e. lithium ion battery, for information collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to install and small in size, and has high compatibility, stable power supply, long-distance monitor and management and better field applicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.    Sealed housing (1)    Large capacity lithium ion battery (2)    Charge/discharge control board (3)    Battery management plate (4)    Voltage conversion plate (5)    External solar cell plate (6)    Solar cell plate junction terminal (8)    Load junction terminals (9)    Battery management signal line junction terminal (10)
NOVELTY - The controller has a power-on reset circuit, a watchdog circuit, an analog/digital (A/D) conversion circuit, a pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit, a sleep power-saving mode, four oscillation modes and 35 reduced instructions that are provided in a single chip computer system. A solar panel, a storage battery and a load are formed with positive and negative poles, where the positive and negative poles are in butt joint connection and act as six wire connecting positions. The solar panel, a Schottky diode, a fuse and the storage battery are equipped in a charging control circuit.    USE - Intelligent solar controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent solar controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a boost chip (A) whose input terminal is connected with a positive electrode of a solar-cell panel (E2), where the device is located in a vehicle-mounted unit. An output terminal of the boost chip is connected with a voltage output terminal of a low-leakage charging capacitor (C1), where capacity of the capacitor is 0.1-1F. A feedback terminal is used for controlling an output terminal voltage and connected with a serially connected terminal of resistors (R3,R4). Two terminals of another capacitor (C2) are connected with positive and negative electrodes of the panel.    USE - Power supply device for an electronic toll collection vehicle-mounted unit.    ADVANTAGE - The device can shorten work period of a cell, prolong service life of the cell and reduce power consumption of the cell, thus saving power and protecting environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply device.    Boost chip (A)    Charging capacitor (C1)    Capacitor (C2)    Solar-cell panel (E2)    Resistors (R3,R4)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy charging controller for converting collected solar energy to electric energy via a solar energy conversion module. An inversion module converts direct current of a lithium-ion battery pack to alternating current. An output end comprises an alternating current output end and a direct current output end that is utilized for adjusting voltage with wide range according to requirement via a direct current output controller. The solar energy charging controller converts collected direct current to a voltage and the current.    USE - Integrated multi-functional solar energy power storing and supplying system for charging lithium-ion battery pack via a solar energy photovoltaic plate or wind energy power generating system and electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple to operate, light in weight and environment-friendly, convenient to carry, and has high power, high conversion efficiency and energy-saving effect, and avoids noise pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an integrated multi-functional solar energy power storing and supplying system.
NOVELTY - The rod has a light collecting unit located on a bearing frame and comprising a Fresnel lens and a solar cell receiver. The bearing frame is formed of multiple supporting rod parts that comprise hollow tubular main bodies. A strip convex part is located in a middle position of a top end of the tubular main body, where two side parts on the top end of the tubular main body are provided with a strip clamping flange. A slot bearing the Fresnel lens is formed between a convex part and a clamping flange.    USE - Supporting rod for a solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The slot is formed between the convex part and the clamping flange to bear the Fresnel lens of the solar power plant, so as to facilitate the mounting and replacement of the Fresnel lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a supporting rod.
NOVELTY - The shoe has a solar cell (4) mounted on a top end of a shoe upper (1). A lithium battery (5) is mounted in a shoe heel (3). The solar cell is connected with the lithium battery. A resistance wire (6) is equipped with a sole (2). The lithium battery is connected with the resistance wire.    USE - Solar shoe.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is connected with the lithium battery to convert solar energy into electricity that is stored in the lithium battery. The solar cell is mounted on the top end of the shoe upper and the lithium battery is connected with the resistance wire on the sole, so that the solar cell can charge the lithium battery with sunlight in the daytime, thus enabling the electricity stored in the lithium battery to be supplied to the resistance wire that is heated by the electricity to heat and care the foot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar shoe.    Shoe upper (1)    Sole (2)    Shoe heel (3)    Solar cell (4)    Lithium battery (5)    Resistance wire (6)
NOVELTY - Ceramic casting for shape forming of a ceramic green body comprises: (a) dispersing fine ceramic particles in a polymerizable solvent to form a colloidal ceramic suspension; (b) casting the ceramic suspension into the required shape, and (c) polymerizing the solvent to solidify the ceramic suspension and form the ceramic green body.    USE - The methods are useful for ceramic casting for shape forming of ceramic green body; and for producing ceramic part (all claimed). The ceramic green body is useful in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), solar cells, gas sensors, biomedical devices, and gas separation membranes.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides ceramic casting method that ensures uniform pore size and distribution within the final ceramic part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a ceramic green body formed using the ceramic casting method;    (2) a method of producing a ceramic part comprising sintering the ceramic green body formed according to the ceramic casting method; and    (3) a ceramic part formed by sintering the ceramic green body.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (101) has constant voltage power source circuit (110) that is connected to solar cell (141), and constant current limiting circuits (71,72) to perform voltage step-down process. A switching circuit (129) is connected to constant voltage power source circuit (110). The electric power is supplied to load by source circuit (130), by closing switching circuit, when voltage of source circuit (110) is more than preset voltage. The supply of the electric power to load is stopped by opening switching circuit when detected voltage is less than preset voltage.    USE - Apparatus for supplying direct current (DC) stabilized power of solar cell to load used in homes.    ADVANTAGE - The stabilized electric power can be supplied to the load effectively with sufficient precision. The cost of the DC stabilized power supply apparatus can be reduced efficiently, and the efficiency of the voltage conversion can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the DC stabilized power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Constant current limiting circuits (71,72)    DC stabilized power supply apparatus (101)    Constant voltage power source circuits (110,130)    Switching circuit (129)    Comparator (133)    Solar cell (141)
NOVELTY - A hulling part (6) is arranged below unhulled rice hopper (4) and air exhaust ventilator (3) while foreign-substances removal part (5) is arranged in middle in substantially rectangular parallelepiped frame (2). A rice milling part (9) is arranged under wind-powered selection chamber (8) provided parallel to vicinity of air exhaust ventilator. The hulling part has pair of hulling rolls (6a,6b) that throws out ground rice in horizontal direction. An angle change board (31) and upper conveyance pipe (10) at ground rice discharge side of hulling part elevate ground rice to selection chamber.    USE - Chaff removing rice mill.    ADVANTAGE - Provides compact box-type shape since raised-chaff apparatus, e.g., thrower is unnecessary, thus reducing required installation area, allowing feeding position of unhulled rice and position of milled product discharge port to be lowered, and improving operability of chaff removing rice mill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the chaff removing rice mill.    Frame (2)    Air exhaust ventilator (3)    Unhulled rice hopper (4)    Foreign-substances removal part (5)    Hulling part (6)    Hulling rolls (6a,6b)    Wind-powered selection chamber (8)    Rice milling part (9)    Upper conveyance pipe (10)    Angle change board (31)
NOVELTY - The geothermal energy apparatus has a condenser (5) which performs cooling condensation of steam used in a turbine (1) by heat exchange with a cooling medium. A water intake unit acquires natural water existing on the ground as a cooling medium of the condenser. An pouring unit is arranged to pour water utilized as cooling medium of condenser into a geothermal generation well (10).    USE - Geothermal energy apparatus for producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Increases generated energy and relieves the restriction on construction of a geothermal power station since the water intake unit acquires natural water existing on the ground as a cooling medium of the condenser while the pouring unit is arranged to pour water utilized as cooling medium of condenser into a geothermal generation well.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the geothermal energy apparatus.    Turbine (1)    Generator (2)    Vapor well (3)    Condenser (5)    Geothermal generation well (10)
NOVELTY - The solar lamp has a lamp which is connected with a solar power feeding device through a lead. A solar battery pack of solar power feeding device is connected with a controller. The controller is connected with a storage battery pack. The storage battery pack is connected with an inverter. The inverter is connected with the lamp. The single crystalline silicon solar battery or polycrystalline silicon solar battery is adopted by the solar battery plate of the solar battery pack.    USE - Solar lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The solar lamp has simple structure and safe to use. The insufficiency in power supply is avoided and illuminating power supply is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar lamp.
NOVELTY - The energy conversion apparatus has a first sensor which detects approach of a piston (10) to the upper limit position of an air chamber by movement in the depth-sounding direction of a cylinder (1). A first controller closes a solenoid valve based on the output of the first sensor to transform wave-power energy into pneumatic-pressure energy.    USE - Energy conversion apparatus for electric power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to piston caused by colliding with ceiling wall of air chamber of cylinder at time of water surface descent. Maximizes energy conversion efficiency from wave-power energy to compressed air energy of air chamber volume. Ensures efficient conversion of wave-power energy into pneumatic-pressure energy. Ensures high stability with respect to strong wind and wave. Maintains stable electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the effect at the time of water surface raise. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Cylinder (1)    Air chamber (2)    Inlet pipe (3)    Air pipe (5)    Piston (10)
NOVELTY - Information and controlling input-outputs are connected to the corresponding information-control input-outputs of all units of a raw material gasification system. The output of a methane tank is connected by a gas pipe for biogas-methane through a compressor and a gas holder to the input of a gas-turbine thermoelectric power station. The gas-turbine thermoelectric power station has an electric power output connected to the inputs of the equipments of the raw material gasification system, and outgoing flue gases output connected to an additional heat supply installation which preheats biopond.    USE - Bioenergy complex.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas-turbine thermoelectric power station is placed in a closed room under warm roofing of the raw material gasification system having a series-connected cleaning module for hydro-botanical processing of byproducts including sewage and slimy deposits due to aqueous vegetation, a gaseous biofuel-biogas production module and a monitoring and control unit. At least one biopond is populated on the surface with freely floating non-rooting tall aqueous plants or macrophytes such as aqueous hyacinth. The gaseous biofuel-biogas production module includes a biomass crusher, homogenizer and at least one methane tank for gasifying raw material to obtain biogas-methane. A sump has an input connected to the input of the bioenergy complex, a first output connected by a conduit with a first input of the homogenizer, and a second output connected to the biopond. The output of the biopond is connected by a conduit through the biomass crusher to the second input of the homogenizer. The output of the homogenizer is connected by a conduit to the input of the methane tank.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has base unit (100) that is electrically connected with solar panel. An electronic memory device is affixed within base unit, so that electrical lead carries signal between electrical connecter and electrical terminal of memory device. An insertable unit is inserted into base unit, so as to form an assembled unit. The electric lead carries signal between electrical terminal of electronic device and electrical connecter on surface of insertable unit, so that terminal of electronic device is connected to terminal of memory device.    USE - Apparatus for electrically connecting electrical or electronic device such as solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric lead carries signal between electrical terminal of electronic device and electrical connecter on surface of insertable unit, so that terminal of electronic device is connected to terminal of memory device, more reliable connection between the electronic devices can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the top and cross-sectional views of the base unit.    Base unit (100)    Threads (104,106)    Outer shell (110)    Center portion (112)
NOVELTY - The cover has a hollow closed-end cylindrical cap (13) whose internal diameter (D2) is matched to external diameter of a walled hollow cylinder (11). The cap is pressed over the cylinder to make the cap to freely-turn. A head (21) of a bolt (20) or a nut (30) and a threading shaft (22) threaded by the nut are surrounded and protruded above a surface (40). The cylinder, a step washer (12) and the cap are combined to protect the nut or the bolt from being tampered with the cylinder, the step washer and the cap.    USE - Tamper-proof security cover for a head of a bolt or a nut threading a threaded shaft of the bolt to secure a solar panel located at outdoor place from theft. Can also be used for a screw.    ADVANTAGE - The cover allows permanently affixing the nut threading the shaft of the bolt or the head of the bolt with a system component and interacts with a set of other system components, and the hollow cylinder including an end annular surface and the step washer are held by the nut or the bolt, so that the cover can be prevented from being removed. The cover is tamper-proof, so that the nut or bolt can be prevented from being destroyed by flame cutting, abrasive grinding and extreme forces and operations, and theft of the solar panel can be avoided. The cover has aesthetic appearance, high corrosion resistance and better durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for protecting tampering of a nut or a bolt head above a surface with a walled hollow cylinder, a step washer and a hollow closed-end cylindrical cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a tamper-proof security cover deployed to protect a nut that is threaded to a shaft.    Internal diameter of hollow closed-end cylindrical cap (D2)    Walled hollow cylinder (11)    Step washer (12)    Hollow closed-end cylindrical cap (13)    Bolt (20)    Head (21)    Threading shaft (22)    Nut (30)    Surface (40)
NOVELTY - The device has an inner cylinder (3) fitted into an outer cylinder (2), where the device is filled with compressed air from an expansion vessel (4) and automatically controlled by a control center (8), and comprises telescopic functions, shock absorbing functions and launching functions. The outer cylinder is provided with an electric or electromechanical sensor (7) for detecting a position of another sensor on the inner cylinder. An upper part of the inner cylinder is provided with a fixation bearing (17).    USE - Multifunctional automated pneumatic connecting rod device for use in a recovery system to recover energy from movement of sea.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting rod device is filled with compressed air, thus improving operation and performance of the energy recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a multifunctional automated pneumatic connecting rod device.    Outer cylinder (2)    Inner cylinder (3)    Expansion vessel (4)    Electric or electromechanical sensor (7)    Control center (8)    Fixation bearing (17)
NOVELTY - The machine has two parallel shafts that are installed on a machine chassis. Two rotation units i.e. ratchet wheels, are mounted on each of the shafts. Two gears are fixed at ends of the shafts. Two pistons (10) are arranged between the shafts. Two chassis are fixed on arms of the piston. A longitudinal cam is fixed on the chassis to control inflow and outflow of compressed air according to sequence of strokes. An exit gear rotates in a direction to determine whether the two pistons move backward, forward or oppositely to each other.    USE - Mechanical machine for generating power from sea waves, wind and tides. Can also be used for producing environmental-friendly vehicles and installing equipments undersea.    ADVANTAGE - The machine generates power from sea waves and wind in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a mechanical machine    (2) a method for generating electrical power from a mechanical machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an engine.    Air tanks (1, 2)    Pressure balancing device (3)    Compressor (8)    Spring cock (9)    Pistons (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermoelectric conversion module (4) positioned between a metal-fume-heat source (2) and a cooling mechanism (3), to obtain electric power generation output using temperature difference between the metal-fume-heat source and the cooling mechanism. A cement plate (8) is provided between the metal-fume-heat source and ceramic substrate (5) of the thermoelectric conversion module.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cement plate is provided between the metal-fume-heat source and substrate of the thermoelectric conversion module, the thermal stress at the interface boundary of the substrate is reduced, decreasing the temperature gradient of the metal-fume-heat source. Hence the distortion of the metal-fume-heat source is reduced. Since a contact area required for the heat input to the thermoelectric conversion module is secured form the metal-fume-heat source, a high electric power generation output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion electric power generation apparatus.    Metal-fume-heat source (2)    Cooling mechanism (3)    Thermoelectric conversion module (4)    Ceramic substrate (5)    Cement plate (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a floating body arranged for maintaining a constant position in relation to a vertical position. A vertical bar is fixed to the body, and comprises a magnet fixed within the bar. A float is arranged on the bar for performing a reciprocal movement along the bar. A winding is provided with taps, where the winding is formed around a horizontal cross section of the bar and fixed to the floating body.    USE - Electrical energy generating device for converting energy from vertical undulation of water into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases operational reliability and efficiency of generation of electrical energy. The device maintains the optimal ecological characteristics. The device achieves mobility and reduces the production cost, and is easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy generating device.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generation unit (1) has thermoelectric power generating element (2) between thermally-conductive portion (3) and cooling unit (4), which converts heat into electricity. The thermally-conductive portion conducts heat to thermoelectric power generating element. The thermally-conductive portion includes several rods (3b) arranged at the heat-flow side. The cooling unit has a cavity for allowing cooling water to pass-through.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation unit for thermoelectric generator (claimed) used in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power is generated by transmitting the heat from heat source by several rods, the thermoelectric power generation unit can be attached to various places as per the requirement. Hence, versatile thermoelectric power generation unit can be obtained at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric power generation unit.    Thermoelectric power generation unit (1)    Thermoelectric power generating element (2)    Thermally-conductive portion (3)    Rod (3b)    Cooling unit (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an inductor (L3) in series with a controllable semiconductor (T8) having a control input, where the semiconductor is excited with a series arrangement supplied with an input voltage to resonate with start-up capacitor unit (C11). An output voltage is derived from the resonance to control switching of another controllable semiconductor (T7) arranged in series with respective inductor (L2) that is coupled to the control input of the former semiconductor to control the switching.    USE - Method for converting direct current (DC)-DC for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage is derived from the resonance to control switching of the semiconductor arranged in series with the inductor that is coupled to the control input of another semiconductor, thus increasing DC power yield when the input power is low during steady state conversion, increasing conversion efficiency and enabling integration on a limited chip area at moderate costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a direct current (DC)-DC converter comprising an inductor    (2) an integrated circuit comprising a DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter.    Start-up capacitor unit (C11)    Inductors (L2, L3)    Controllable semiconductor (T7, T8)
NOVELTY - The system (100) comprises a direct contact heat exchange subsystem (110) including at least one direct contact heat exchange (DCHE) apparatus, and a heat exchange subsystem (160). The DCHE apparatus utilizes a multi component heat carrier (MCHC) fluid for exchanging heat with a heat source fluid. The MCHC fluid has a linear enthalpy to temperature relationship over the DCHE apparatus operating range. A heat utilization subsystem (180) converts a portion of heat from working fluid to a usable form of energy.    USE - System for recovering heat from a liquid heat source such as geothermal brine.    ADVANTAGE - The working fluid has a linear enthalpy to temperature relationship over the DCHE apparatus operating range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for direct heat exchange method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of the System for recovering heat from liquid heat source.    System for recovering heat from liquid heat source (100)    Direct contact heat exchange subsystem (110)    Heat exchange subsystem (160)    Heat utilization subsystem (180)    Direct contact heat exchange apparatus (DCHE)
NOVELTY - The wave activated generator has floating body (1) in which upper and lower sides are connected, making it one ring. The movement of floating body in up and down is transmitted to piston (3), so as to sent air chamber (4) from cylinder. The cylinder (2) installed in oil tank, rotates a turbine generator (5) by rectified oil (12) which is sent out from air chamber.    USE - Wave activated generator e.g. pendulum type wave activated generator, water-column vibration-type wave activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient wave activated generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the wave activated generator.    Floating body (1)    Cylinder (2)    Piston (3)    Air chamber (4)    Turbine generator (5)    Oil (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves encapsulating a conveying groove (2) outwards, where the method is implemented in vacuum or during increased pressure. Forward movement of granulates is produced via wobbling movement of the conveying groove using an electromagnetic field that is occurred via excitation of permanent magnets (4) that are attached at the conveying groove. The electromagnetic field is laid on an encapsulated device from outwards. The permanent magnet is encapsulated for stabilization in a metallic sleeve.    USE - Method for conveying granulate shaped silicon e.g. solar-grade-silicon and/or hyper-pure-silicon, in a conveying groove for manufacturing solar cells and mono-or multi-crystalline silicon crystals (all claimed) in an electrical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables encasing a conveying groove in a pressure chamber without direct outer connection. The method avoids acting of large vibration movement on the granulates to prevent abrasion resistance at the granulates and mechanical parts. The method enables providing of the conveying groove outside a reactor in a maintenance friendly manner in order to ease an eventual access of the conveying groove. The method avoids the need for using passages for electrical supply lines and compressed air pipelines in the conveying groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for conveying granulate shaped silicon.    Conveying groove (2)    Compensator (3)    Permanent magnets (4)    Alternating field (6)    Supply opening (8)
NOVELTY - Multilayer film comprises plastic film. The inorganic thin film layer and resin composition layer are laminated on at least one surface of the plastic film. The film further comprises resin composition layer formed using resin composition containing resin. The resin composition layer comprises ethylene or vinyl alcohol copolymer, inorganic lamellar compound and additive. The content of inorganic lamellar compound is 0.1-9 %mass. The additive is coupling agent and/or crosslinking agent. The resin composition has thickness of 0.05-0.5 mu m.    USE - The multilayer film is useful for packing foodstuff, pharmaceuticals and industrial products chosen from solar cell, electronic paper, organic electroluminescent material and semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer film has excellent transparency, adhesiveness, lamination intensity, durability and gas barrier property. The multilayer film can be stable for long period of time.
NOVELTY - The electrical power generating system includes a generator (202) that converts stored energy released by a spring system (206) into output electric power. A spring recharge module (208) includes a motor that operates based on input power from a supplemental energy source to recharge the stored energy of the spring system in response to a recharge control signal (214). A control module (200) generates recharge control signal based on the monitor signal (210) from the spring system.    USE - Electrical power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy is produced economically without adversely impacting the environment, without utilizing fossil fuels, and without the need to construct large structures. The electrical power generating system can be turned on or off quickly, on short notice, for either supplying or discontinuing supplying, electrical power without disrupting the existing electrical systems. The electrical power generating system is constructed in a fashion that is neither unsightly nor ecologically unacceptable to environmentally conscious consumers and communities. A low cost mobile power system can be set up quickly to have the ability to meet the electric energy demand of a home, area, or emergency zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method for electrical power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram representation of a self-sustaining electrical power generating system.    Control module (200)    Generator (202)    Spring system (206)    Spring recharge module (208)    Monitor signal (210)    Recharge control signal (214)
NOVELTY - The system has a charging device that is powered by a solar cell to charge a battery pack having secondary cell. The input voltage detection circuit detects an input voltage from the solar cell. The switching circuit converts the input voltage to supply a charging current to the battery pack. The charging current detection circuit detects the charging current. A control circuit controls the switching circuit to change the input voltage in order that the resultant charging current becomes suitable for charging the battery pack.    USE - Solar power system for charging battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - A charging device is provided which can be powered by the solar cell capable of efficiently charging the battery pack through the simple construction. The high performance micro computer is not required so that the cost is reduced. The use of the output power produced by the solar cell is maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for charging battery pack with output power from solar cell.    Step for turning off LED (S501)    Step for detecting battery type (S503)    Step for beginning charging (S505)    Step for turning on LED (506)    Step for storing charging current (507)
NOVELTY - A transfer film (10) has a metal layer (13), a transparent conductive layer (12) and an adhesive layer (11), sequentially formed on a temporary support material (14).    USE - Transfer film is used in display device, sensor and solar power element.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer film has favorable electroconductivity, and highly defined pattern image of electroconductive film is formed using the transfer film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adhesive film comprising transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of adhesive sheet.    Transfer film (10)    Adhesive layer (11)    Transparent conductive layer (12)    Metal layer (13)    Temporary support material (14)
NOVELTY - A transparent heat-resistant film is obtained by stretching mixed resin composition containing crystalline polyaryl ketone resin (A), and polyetherimide resin (B) having pyrrolidine-containing repeating unit (I) along one direction. The film has linear expansion coefficient of 50 ppm/ degrees C or less. The film having thickness of 50 mu m or less has haze of 30% or less. The film having thickness of 80 mu m or less has haze of 43% or less.    USE - Transparent heat-resistant film is used for electronic components, solar cell and flexible printed wiring board.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent transparency, heat resistance and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent heat-resistant film is obtained by stretching mixed resin composition containing crystalline polyaryl ketone resin (A), and polyetherimide resin (B) having pyrrolidine-containing repeating unit of formula (I) along one direction. The film has linear expansion coefficient of 50 ppm/ degrees C or less. The film having thickness of 50 mu m or less has haze of 30% or less. The film having thickness of 80 mu m or less has haze of 43% or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent heat-resistant film, which involves melt-kneading the mixed resin composition, cooling and stretching obtained molded product along one direction.
NOVELTY - The wave activated generator (1) has adjustment element (9) with which floating-portion structure (4) is provided with several float units (3) in a substrate portion (2). The adjustment element makes a converter (5) to resonate according to fluctuation of the floating-portion structure by wave produced on water surface. The converter produces electric power based on distortion produced according to the deformation.    USE - Wave activated generator installed in ocean to produce electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The converter produces electric power based on distortion produced according to deformation but not on characteristics of wave such that high electric power generation efficiency can be acquired stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wave activated generator.    Wave activated generator (1)    Substrate portion (2)    Float unit (3)    Floating-portion structure (4)    Converter (5)    Adjustment element (9)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical energy source (1) fed by solar radiation and connected with an electro-chemical energy storage (2). The energy storage is connected with an electrically driven aeration device (3) as a consumer. The energy source is fastened at a carrier (4) that is anchored at a soil within an edge limit of water body. The energy source is aligned in a certain direction and/or inclination relative to a position of sun. The device is aligned at certain depth and angle relative to a water surface, and distributes a gaseous medium i.e. oxygen, to the water body.    USE - Solar powered aeration system for aeration of a water body e.g. landscape lake, fish pond and fishing lake.    ADVANTAGE - The system does not require connection to the electrical power grid and can be used in any location, so that the system is maintenance-free. The system enables aeration of the water body to a preset period and provides enriched oxygen to the water body. The system can be used during periods of low oxygen content, thus reducing losses of sensitive young fishes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aeration system.    Electrical energy source (1)    Electro-chemical energy storage (2)    Electrically driven aeration device (3)    Carrier (4)    Foundation pipe (4a)
NOVELTY - A combined heat-treating and quenching device for wind-powered generating steel ball comprises a cooling pond that is internally provided with a spiral orbit which is connected with the material inlet and lifting mechanism. One side of the cooling pond is provided with a liquid cooling and circulating device.    USE - Combined heat-treating and quenching device for wind-powered generating steel ball.    ADVANTAGE - Impact damage in the falling process of steel ball is avoided and contact time of the steel ball and cooling liquid is prolonged. Chilled cooling liquid is uniformly distributed in the cooling pond to improve the quenching effect of the steel ball.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the combined heat-treating and quenching device for wind-powered generating steel ball.
NOVELTY - The device has a hydraulic device, coupled with a fixed frame (1), having hydraulic cylinders (7) equipped with pistons (6) and hydraulic rods (5) coupled to buoys (4). Each hydraulic device has two water suction pipes (F1,F2) with a common water suction port (9) arranged in seawater. The buoy is connected to a connecting plate or girder coupled with the fixed frame or shore side fixed object. Check valves (A1,A2,B1,B2) are installed on water suction pipes and portions of the pipes connected to a water outlet pipe (8). The pistons are lubricated with oil.    USE - Device for generating electricity using wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic cylinder is filled with oil lubricating the piston, reducing abrasion and corrosion of the cylinder and the piston. Seawater is squeezed out of the water outlet pipe to avoid wasteful energy consumption issues caused by squeezing air and undersized pressure. The device makes full use of energy from fluctuating seawater waves so as to provide hydraulic power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a device for generating electricity using wave energy.    Fixed frame (1)    Buoys (4)    Hydraulic rods (5)    Pistons (6)    Hydraulic cylinders (7)    Water outlet pipes (8)    Water suction ports (9)    Check valves (A1,A2,B1,B2)    Water suction pipes (F1,F2)
NOVELTY - A metal microparticles-containing polymer film is a polymer film containing metal microparticles inside. The metal microparticles crowds, and are contained in a surface layer portion of the polymer film, before lamination.    USE - Metal microparticles-containing polymer film is used for optical filter material, electromagnetic wave-absorbing material, photoelectric conversion element material, surface-enhanced Raman-scattering sensing material (all claimed), and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal microparticles-containing polymer film has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal microparticles-containing polymer film.
NOVELTY - A thiadiazole-containing polymer (I) is new.    USE - Thiadiazole-containing polymer is used for organic semiconductor material used for organic semiconductor layer of organic electronic device e.g. photoelectric conversion element and solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to building materials, motor vehicle components, vessel, aircraft, spacecraft, household appliances, toys and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The thiadiazole-containing polymer has excellent solubility and photoelectric transfer characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiadiazole-containing polymer of formula (I) is new.    Ar1,Ar2=arylene group or heteroarylene;and    Ar3=arylene, heteroarylene, alkenyl or alkynyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thiadiazole-containing polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Solar cell element (6)    Transparent electrode (101)    Organic active layer (103)    Counter electrode (105)    Substrate (106)
NOVELTY - Hole transporting layer formed of nickel oxide (NiO) by oxidizing a side of a conductive thin film formed of a flexible metal, or formed by depositing NiO on the side of conductive thin film, is claimed.    USE - The hole transporting layer is useful in light emitting devices and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hole transporting layer: is more stable to oxygen and atmospheric moisture; can be manufactured by controlling the oxygen content and heat treatment temperature of the reaction gas to adjust characteristics required for the light emitting and absorbing layers; and has flexible metal substrate that acts as a substitute for a substrate and an electrode of the light emitting device and solar cell, thus simplifying the structures of light emitting device and solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for manufacturing the hole transporting layer comprising: (a) preparing the conductive thin film; and (b) thermally treating the conductive thin film in oxygen atmosphere to form an oxide layer, or depositing an oxide layer on a surface of the conductive film in reaction gas atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The method involves fitting a slurry nozzle (2) on a silicon ingot (4). The slurry (1) is sprayed evenly to the four sides of the silicon ingot using the slurry nozzle, to form a pyramid-shaped mold (3).    USE - Method for forming pyramid-shaped mold used for manufacturing silicon wafer used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the slurry can be prevented reliably, and quality of the pyramid-shaped mold can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory views illustrating the formation of pyramid-shaped mold.    Slurry (1)    Slurry nozzle (2)    Pyramid-shaped mold (3)    Silicon ingot (4)    Wire introduction station (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves raising arbitrary weights (3), particularly mass carriers with the assistance of an electrically propelled lifting unit and reducing their potential energy around the specific losses of the lifting unit turned back with the assistance of current generators into electric energy.    USE - Method for storage recuperation of electric energy electricity under utilization of force of gravity.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves raising arbitrary weights, particularly mass carriers with the assistance of an electrically propelled lifting unit, and hence ensures economical capacities for storage of electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for storage recuperation of electric energy electricity under utilization of force of gravity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement of a stroke storage power station with vehicle stroke.    Railway track (1)    Vehicle (2)    Weight (3)    Vertical lift (4)    Electricity mains (6)
NOVELTY - The lamp has connection pipe whose one end is connected with a fixing rod and another is connected with a lamp cover. A circuit box is mounted on an upper part of the lamp cover. A storage battery and control circuit board are placed in the circuit box. A LED lamp is mounted in the lamp cover on a bottom part of the circuit box. A solar panel is placed on an upper part of the circuit box, where the solar panel and storage battery are separately electrically connected with the control circuit board. The LED lamp is electrically connected with an output end of the control circuit board.    USE - Solar lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The solar lamp is convenient to use and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar lamp.
NOVELTY - The method involves constructing a dropping platform (3) with a water canal. An outlet port of a water panel is equipped with a water gate. Seawater is transmitted to a water pump (6) via a seawater transmitting water canal. A water storing pool (8) is constructed on another dropping platform (10). A water outlet valve of the water storing pool is opened. The potential energy is formed by the dropping of the latter dropping platform. A secondary water wheel generator (11) is used to generate electricity. The generated electricity is transmitted to clients. The sea water is returned to the sea.    USE - Seawater secondary electricity-generating method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables transmitting the electricity in large quantity with high practical applicability in simple, easy and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a seawater secondary electricity-generating method.    Dropping platforms (3, 10)    Water pump (6)    Water storing pool (8)    Secondary water wheel generator (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves using buoyancy of sea water, power of sea wave and gravity of pontoons as a power source. Oscillating distance of a horizontal power link arm is used as power distance. The pontoons are connected with each other by the horizontal power link arm. Two ends of the horizontal power link arm are connected with a transmission arm, a power converter, a speed changing gear and a fly-wheel generator in a cabin. The oscillating mechanical energy of the horizontal power link arm is converted into electricity in the cabin. An inner end of a spiral steel ring is fixed to an axis.    USE - High-power energy-saving sea-wave pontoon-connected power generating method for a ship (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating power according to the practical situation of the energy storage amount by analyzing global energy structure. The method enables utilizing the sea energy with large scale and high power in a simple manner. The method enables using the power converter, the speed-changing gear and the fly-wheel generating set for converting the powerful mechanical energy into electricity, so that the fossil fuel is replaced by the sea energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ship.
NOVELTY - The device has a fan shaped swinger regarded as a medium to make use of waving potential energy and taking a ship and a floater as a carrier. The swinger is connected with a gear box by a rotating shaft of the swinger. A flywheel is installed between the gear box and a power generator, where the flywheel is connected with the power generator. An inner part of the gear box is provided with a gear box separation, a rotating shaft of the swinger, a power transmitting rotating shaft, an inverting rotating shaft and a generating rotating shaft.    USE - Swinger power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The swinger regarded as the medium shakes at left and right directions to produce potential energy, the left and right shaking action can be transferred to a kind of recycling rotating capable potential energy by transmission and guidance of a series of gears in the gear box and the shaft of the swinger, and the potential energy can be led into the power generator to make power so as to realize generation of power by using the wave and to make use of accessory power of the ship on a sea level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a swinger power generation device.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting power generated in a solar cell module into electricity, and detecting switching frequency cycle value based on zero crossover point. The switching frequency cycle value is calculated by using rated power volume of electric energy supplied to a power conversion unit. Frequency period value is reflected, and current electric energy is determined.    USE - Power conversion device switching frequency variation method for a solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing loss of switching frequency, varying switching frequency according to output power quantity in low output, enhancing power quality in high power, and reducing switching noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a power conversion device switching frequency variation method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target contains sintered compact of copper-gallium alloy powder containing 20-60 atomic% of gallium and remainder is copper and unavoidable impurity. The sintered compact has relative density of 97% or more, average grain size of 5-30 mu m and flexural resistance of 150 MPa or more.    USE - Copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target is used for forming copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary alloy thin film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target has excellent flexural strength and crack-proof property, and efficiently and economically provides copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary alloy thin film of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has several solar cells which are mutually connected by a wiring material. The solar cells has several front surface (110) and rear surface side finger electrodes which are arranged on a light receiving surface and rear surface of the solar cells respectively and are connected to a tab (20). The rear surface side finger electrodes are connected with the wiring material. The rear surface side finger electrode has an auxiliary electrode unit that covers an area wider than the area where the front surface side finger electrodes is arranged.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The yield can be improved since the stress generated by the finger electrode on the solar cell can be diminished and the curvature of the solar cell can be reduced. The light-shielding loss by the rear surface side finger electrode can be reduced, since the light-receiving with the rear surface of the solar cell. The adhesive strength and the electrical property with the tab are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell in the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Surface electrode (11)    Tab (20)    Front surface side finger electrode (110)
NOVELTY - A beam structure (1) inside which a basic float (5) moves up and down. The beam structure is associated with a series of floats (2) submerged in the sea and held at a distance from sea bed by chains (3) attached to corresponding anchors (4). The generators (7) in the basic float are rotated by movement coming from inertia discs (8) with ratchets that impact against teeth of racks (9), so that the movements of basic float cause the generators to rotate so as to convert mechanical energy into electricity under the action of sea waves through inertia discs and racks.    USE - Installation for producing electricity from sea waves by basic pulsing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the installation for producing electricity.    Beam structure (1)    Submerged float (2)    Chain (3)    Anchor (4)    Basic float (5)    Generator (7)    Inertia disc (8)    Rack (9)
NOVELTY - A glass ribbon has thickness of 100 mu m or less and convex curve on the side surface.    USE - Glass ribbon is used for spacer, insulator, dielectric material and glass substrate for flat panel display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass ribbon has excellent expanding property and crack resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of glass ribbon.
NOVELTY - A vapor deposition material has average particle diameter (D50%) of 10-200 mu m and uniform degree (D60%/D10%) of 1-4.    USE - Vapor deposition material is used for manufacturing organic device (claimed) e.g. organic electroluminescent element, organic thin-film solar cell and organic field effect transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor deposition material provides organic device having excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic device.
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier sheet (1A) consists of a gas-barrier moisture-absorption film (3) provided on a base material (2). The gas-barrier moisture-absorption film has region (A) in which atomic ratio of alkaline-earth metal with respect to silicon whose atomic ratio is 1, is 0.1 or less, region (B) in which atomic ratio of alkaline-earth metal with respect to silicon whose atomic ratio is 1, is greater than 0.1 and less than 10, and region (C) in which atomic ratio of silicon is 0.1 or less with respect to alkaline-earth metal whose atomic ratio is 1.    USE - Gas-barrier sheet is used for sealing components of organic electroluminescent display elements, LCD elements, or solar cell elements in various apparatus (all claimed) e.g. organic electroluminescent displays, LCDs, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-barrier sheet economically provides sealing components having excellent gas-barrier property, with high productivity. Separation of gas-barrier moisture-absorption film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of gas-barrier sheet, which involves forming regions (A-C) as films sequentially on a base material to form the gas-barrier moisture-absorption film; and    (2) sealing component consisting of a substrate, a to-be-sealed component arranged on the substrate, and the gas-barrier sheet arranged on the to-be-sealed component. The gas-barrier moisture-absorption film of the sheet covers the upper surface (36) and side of the to-be-sealed component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas-barrier sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-barrier sheet (1A)    Base material (2)    Gas-barrier moisture-absorption film (3)    Lower surface (35)    Upper surface (36)
NOVELTY - The gas-barrier sheet (1A) has a gas-barrier film (3) that is provided on the base material (2), and moisture-absorption film (4) that is provided on gas-barrier film. The size of the moisture-absorption film is set to cover the upper surface and side of to-be-sealed element (5). The average particle diameter of alkaline-earth metal oxide distributed at moisture-absorption film, is about 200 nm or less than average particle diameter of resin.    USE - Gas-barrier sheet of sealing element used for sealing LCD element and organic electroluminescent element and solar cell element of apparatus (all claimed) such as flexible display apparatus and electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-barrier property of the gas-barrier sheet is improved effectively, by simplified structure. The sealing element and apparatus provided with the gas-barrier sheet are provided without impairing the property of moisture-absorption film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of gas-barrier sheet; and    (2) sealing element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas-barrier sheet.    Gas-barrier sheet (1A)    Base material (2)    Gas-barrier film (3)    Moisture-absorption film (4)    To-be-sealed element (5)
NOVELTY - The machine has a several grouped processing nozzle (4) incorporating condensing optical system, which irradiates laser beam towards substrate. A transfer unit (5) transfers nozzle to preset direction separately. A cable group (6) transmits energy or control signal to nozzle or transfer unit. A cable carrier (7) links cable group with transfer unit. A carrier transfer unit (8) transfers cable carrier to preset direction, and track processing nozzle.    USE - Laser processing machine for scribing thin film of substrate used during manufacture of solar cell panel, organic electroluminescent display or plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The number of installation of cable carrier, can be reduced by providing single cable carrier such that mounting process can be made simple at low cost. Various laser processing methods can be performed since processing nozzles can be independently displaced in certain fixed region from position of open end of cable carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of principal portion of laser processing machine.    Grouped processing nozzle (4)    Nozzle transfer unit (5)    Cable group (6)    Cable carrier (7)    Carrier transfer unit (8)
NOVELTY - A flexible sheet (11) is oriented with the longitudinal direction of the sheet disposed in the ridge direction of a folded-plate roof board (2). A solar cell (12) is formed on the flexible sheet, producing a solar cell module (10) in sheet form.    USE - Folded-plate roof structure construction method for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple and efficient construction of roof structure. Prevents rainwater from collecting in solar cell module such that solar cell module becomes dirty, thus suppressing decline in electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a part of a folded-plate roof structure.    Folded-plate roof board (2)    Recessed part (3)    Convex part (4)    Solar cell module (10)    Flexible sheet (11)    Solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing the internal pressure of processing chamber (24) by using the heating unit provided in circumference of processing chamber. The pressure of processing chamber interior is again raised, and the chamber interior temperature is gradually reduced. The gaseous temperature and steam pressure in chamber interior are adjusted by a dew point adjustment unit (14). The dew point in the chamber is set equal to the dew point of gas in dry clean room (16) by the adjustment unit when introducing the gas in chamber.    USE - Pressurization cooling processing method of electronic component such as lithium cell, fuel cell, solar cell and liquid crystal component.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of defect with respect to to-be-processed object during pressurization cooling processing of object is prevented efficiently, by removing the water content adhered to the object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the pressurization cooling processing of electronic component.    Pressurization cooling processing apparatus (10)    Dew point adjustment unit (14)    Dry clean room (16)    Processing chamber (24)    To-be-processed object (26)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film comprises titanium oxynitride crystals.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for flat-panel display, solar cell and bio-electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is manufactured using simple process in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - The machine (11), has a rotor, a stator and a case (5) for an enclosure arranged between the rotor and an active component of the stator, where the case is made of composite material and glass-fiber reinforced plastic. A flexible sealing is provided for the enclosure. The case has three different outside diameters and smaller wall thickness within a region of a laminated stator core of the active component. The flexible sealing is formed as an O-ring made of fluorelastometric material or neoprene material and deformed by a clamping element. The flexible sealing is made of fluororubber.    USE - Electric machine e.g. generator or motor, for use in a tidal current power station.    ADVANTAGE - The case for the enclosure is arranged between the rotor and the active component of the stator, and the flexible sealing is provided for the enclosure, so that propagation of fluid can be controlled, and sealing of the stator winding against penetration of a fluid can be improved. The rotor can be sealed in a simple manner by high-grade steel covering against the fluid, so that no eddy current losses are induced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a tidal current power station.    Tidal current power station (1)    Turbine wings (3)    Case (5)    Turbine condition foot (7)    Electric machine (11)
NOVELTY - Thin leaf material comprises aramid short fiber (85-95 wt.%) whose equilibrium moisture regain is less than or equal to 2.5%, and synthetic resin binder (5-15 wt.%) whose equilibrium moisture resin is less than or equal to 0.1%.    USE - The thin leaf material is useful as separator plate between electrically-conductive units in electric and electronic component chosen from battery, capacitor, fuel cell and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thin leaf material has high heat resistance that can endure heavy current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the above-cited thin leaf material; and    (2) electric and electronic component formed by using the thin leaf material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus irradiates light from light source (10) to original document on stand (3) and reads image of original document. The stand is provided with solar cell (35) that converts light from light source into electric current at time of reciprocating motion of light source.    USE - Image processing apparatus such as multifunctional peripheral.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell converts light from light source into electric current at time of reciprocating motion of light source, the sufficient electric power is obtained. Thus power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the positioning of solar cell.    Stand (3)    Light source (10)    Reading window (19)    Reference plate (22)    Solar cell (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has a light source (52) mounted on a road surface (11), where light from a light emitting element (522) e.g. LED, of the source passes through an optical element (523). The light emitted along an extension axis of the road surface is asymmetrically distributed on the opposite sides of the source, and an electrical power storage device e.g. battery, is connected with the emitting element. A solar cell connecting the storage device converts sunlight into electricity in the storage device, and a transparent package (25) encapsulates the source and the solar cell.    USE - Illumination apparatus for lighting a road surface.    ADVANTAGE - The light emitting element is mounted on a side surface of a substrate, so that light from the light source passes through the optical element and forms a light field in an extension axis of the road surface, thus preventing light to cause direct glare at the eyes of a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an illumination apparatus having a light source.    Road surface (11)    Transparent package (25)    Light source (52)    Illumination apparatus (200)    Light emitting element (522)    Optical element (523)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a solar power using device from a module (7). The module is arranged in distance to a roof waterproofing (5) above a carrying construction (1) of a building roof. Carrier elements (8) are inserted between the module and the roof waterproofing. A laminar separative element (9) is arranged between the carrier elements and the roof waterproofing, and designed as foil, fleece or foam layer. The carrier elements are formed as profiles that include a receiving surface for a system in the module.    USE - Method for producing a building roof on which a solar power using device to produce electricity and/or a heat exchanger are arranged.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing stability of the building roof with respect to high temperature and humidity, thus prolonging service life of the building roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for utilizing solar power to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flat roof with a solar power using device and/or a heat exchanger.    Carrying construction (1)    Roof waterproofing (5)    Module (7)    Carrier elements (8)    Laminar separative element (9)
NOVELTY - The base has a base body (1) accommodating a U-shaped end piece, and a spacer including pipelines that exist from the end piece at a distance to each other. The spacer is force-fittingly connected with the base body, which includes an opening (5), where the end piece in interposed in the opening. A closing head (6) lies opposite to the opening in an insertion direction, and the spacer is introduced in the opening, where the closing head is made up of reinforced and/or hardened material. The base body and the spacer are made up of metal and/or plastic material.    USE - Probe base for protecting a U-shaped end piece of a geothermal probe in a borehole.    ADVANTAGE - The base is designed in such a manner that the end piece is protected against external mechanical damage, increased flexibility of the end piece is ensured, and easy access of the end piece in the borehole is ensured. The base can be manufactured in a cost effective manner with increased stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a base body of a probe base.    Base body (1)    Upper side (3)    Lower side (4)    Opening (5)    Closing head (6)
NOVELTY - Light-shielding transfer film is formed by laminating light-shielding thin film and negative photosensitive resin layer or thermosetting resin layer on a temporary support, and has visible ray-transmittance of less than 1%.    USE - Light-shielding transfer film. Uses include but are not limited to manufacture of thin film transistor element of liquid crystal display device, sensor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer film has excellent light-shielding property. The light-shielding pattern is economically formed using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of light-shielding transfer film; and    (2) light-shielding pattern formation method.
NOVELTY - The system has multiple thermocouples electrically connected parallely or serially between multiple heat exchangers with a flat-even surface, where the flat-even surface is attached at a hot gas side of a refrigeration circuit. The heat exchangers are attached to a suction line of the refrigeration circuit. The thermocouples receive a full surface contact from the heat exchangers. The heat exchangers are firmly connected with screws and clips.    USE - Thermo-voltaic system for use in a cold vapor compression refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The system season-independently recovers and stores energy such that stable temperature difference is ensured, thus increasing energy efficiency.
NOVELTY - A film is obtained by coating active-energy ray polymeric composition on at least one surface of transparent base film (A) having corrugated layer, curing, and giving electrodischarge treatment with respect to surface of corrugated layer.    USE - Film is used for manufacture of anti-glare resin board (claimed) used as surface-production component for solar cell module and front board of image display apparatus e.g. plasma display, cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display and electroluminescent display for computer, word processor, and television, and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent peelability and adhesiveness with respect to resin board. The resin board formed using the film has excellent anti-glare property and abrasion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anti-glare resin board.
NOVELTY - A joining medium layer is formed in the joint surface of at least one of two joining materials. Heating and/or electromagnetic irradiation are carried out in a state in which the 2 joining materials are accumulated through the joining medium layer with respect to the joining materials and the joining medium layer, to obtain a joint structure. The joining medium layer consists of hydrogen gas, steam gas, alcohol gas, hydrogen peroxide gas, organometallic compound, and/or silane coupling agent.    USE - Manufacture of joint structure for use in flat panel displays and solar cell panels.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of joint structures having excellent joint strength, without deterioration in optical characteristics of joining material by high-temperature heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joint structure comprising 2 joining materials joined by covalent bond via metal molecule or hydrogen bond.
NOVELTY - The power plant (20) includes a high-power microwave beam (2) that is positioned vertically to create an atmospheric air updraft. At least one generator (26) is positioned within an airflow created by the atmospheric air updraft to generate electricity. Preferably, the frequency of the high-power microwave beam is centered within an absorption band of molecular oxygen.    USE - Power plant for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates generation of clean electrical power from atmospheric convective cells anchored and controlled by a high-power microwave beam within the absorption band of oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of a power plant using a microwave beam to establish a convective atmospheric cell and collecting a portion of the air flow around its center and near the ground level to convert a portion of its kinetic energy into electricity.    Microwave beam (2)    Ground level (3)    Antenna (12)    Power plant (20)    Generator (26)
NOVELTY - Two-part moisture-curing composition comprises: a first part comprising at least one hydroxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane and water; and a second part comprising at least one moisture curing silyl-functionalized hydrocarbon, at least one alkoxy crosslinker and at least one moisture cure catalyst.    USE - The two-part moisture-curing composition is useful: in polymeric reaction product, adhesively joining parts and sealing method (all claimed), adhesive and potting (for electronic parts e.g. solar panels and stove tops); and as two-part room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) compositions, where sealing applications is in the electronics and automotive industries.    ADVANTAGE - The two-part moisture-curing composition is substantially free of or does not contain any siloxane bonds in its backbone to overcome the potential for reversion reactions during storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparing the moisture curable two-part composition comprising: providing a first part by mixing: the first part, the second part, at least one alkoxy crosslinker and at least one moisture cure catalyst;    (2) a polymeric reaction product formed by the process comprising: mixing together the first part with the second part; and permitting the mixture to moisture cure;    (3) adhesively joining parts comprising: applying the composition to at least one of two parts to be joined, mating the parts together such that composition is present between them, and allowing the composition to cure; and    (4) sealing method comprising: applying the composition to a part to be sealed; and permitting it to cure.
NOVELTY - The array has a framework element (M) for supporting a photovoltaic panel (10). The keying features (26,28) and a keying feature (K) are formed on the panel and framework element respectively, such that the respective keying features are in cooperative association with each other when the panel is mounted to the framework element. The distinctive features (D) are formed on the panel and the framework element, such that a predetermined positional relationship is occupied with respect to the distinctive feature of framework, by the distinctive feature of panel.    USE - Photovoltaic array for residential application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the predetermined positional relationship is occupied with respect to the distinctive feature of framework by the distinctive feature of photovoltaic panel, the training required for the installation personnel to properly install the array is minimized, and the possibility of incorrect installation of array is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for installing photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of photovoltaic panel.    Photovoltaic panel (10)    Keying features of photovoltaic panel (26,28)    Distinctive features (D)    Keying feature of framework element (K)    Framework element (M)
NOVELTY - A photocatalyst coating material has a photocatalyst layer on base-material surface. The photocatalyst layer is obtained by coating and drying a photocatalyst coating liquid containing photocatalytic metal oxide particles, curable silicone emulsion, surfactant and water. The photocatalytic metal oxide particles are partially coated or modified by a substance having a hydrophobic group. The surfactant is nonionic surfactant.    USE - Photocatalyst coating material. Uses include but are not limited to window frame, dustproof cover, advertising sign, sound insulation wall for road and railway, solar cell cover, illuminating lamp for vehicles, guard rail, kitchen panel and ventilating fan.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material has excellent harmful gas-decomposability, photocatalytic degradation property and self-cleaning property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photocatalyst coating liquid.
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has a hollow container (10) defining an opening (12) and an opposite opening (14). An impeller (30) is designed for unidirectional rotation, where the impeller is positioned at the opposite opening. An electric generator is fixed in the container, and comprises a stator and a rotor extending from the stator, where the rotor is fixedly connected to the impeller. The rotor rotates with rotation of the impeller such that the stator outputs electrical energy. A chargeable power source i.e. storage battery, stores output electrical energy. The impeller comprises a shaft.    USE - Tidal power generator for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor rotates with rotation of the impeller so that the stator outputs electrical energy to the power source so that tidal energy can be converted to electrical energy without producing harmful emissions, and tidal energy is inexhaustible and highly common so that electrical energy generated by tidal energy is persistent and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of a tidal power generator.    Hollow container (10)    Opening (12)    Opposite opening (14)    Impeller (30)    Tidal power generator (100)
NOVELTY - The thermocouple (200) has a set of wires (210) arranged within a thermocouple body and coated with a nano coating of silver of the body and a nickel containing material, where the wires are twisted. A thickness of nano coating is about 0.5 micrometers to about 1.0 micrometers. A signal to noise ratio of the thermocouple is greater than about 30. The body is encapsulated in a ceramic coating. The wires are electrically insulated from one another. The silver comprises nanoparticles having a diameter of between about 10 nanometers to about 50 nanometers.    USE - Thermocouple for measuring temperature of a substrate within a processing chamber during semiconductor, LCD display and solar panel or organic light emitting display fabrication processes.    ADVANTAGE - The thermocouple is coated with a nanoparticle based metal coating such as a silver coating, so that negative impacts of radio frequency (RF) power on the thermocouple can be reduced without contaminating the process, and an accurate temperature measurement can be obtained. The electrical conductivity of the silver can eliminate the problem of RF interference/electromagnetic interference. The wires are twisted to cancel the electromagnetic noise. The nano coating of silver is applied on the shielding and on a metal cover of an adapter by various processes such as dipping, spraying and firing, to achieve higher uniformity and to improve process accuracy, life of parts, RF grounding and measurement response time. The nano coating permits the thermocouple to accurately connect to the substrate without contaminations or holes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for processing a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermocouple.    Thermocouple (200)    Probe portion (202)    Adaptor potting area (204)    Wire shielded area (206)    Wires (210)
NOVELTY - Formation of a transparent conductive oxide layer over a substrate (114) comprises sputter depositing a zinc oxide layer over a substrate; and etching the zinc oxide layer to form a roughened surface on the zinc oxide layer. The etching comprises exposing the zinc oxide layer to a wet etchant comprising an inorganic acid i.e. nitric acid, and an organic acid i.e. acetic acid.    USE - Method of forming a transparent conductive oxide layer over a substrate used in a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - After the transparent conductive oxide layer is deposited, the layer is textured to increase the haze of the layer, thus permitting the layer to increase light trapping and thus improving the efficiency of a solar cell. A wet etch chemistry that utilizes a component that is less polar than water permits the acidic component, such as nitric acid, to dissociate less and thus etch the transparent conductive oxide to the desired texture. A suitable component is an organic component such as acetic acid which has a dielectric constant substantially below the dielectric constant of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of a process chamber.    Reactive sputter process chamber (100)    Magnetron assembly (102)    Lid assembly (104)    Ground frame (106)    Substrate (114)    Target (120)
NOVELTY - The kit has a straight fitting (20) comprising a cylindrical body with a pair of tube apertures. A slip-fit eye-end fitting (30) comprises a body with a tube aperture to receive a railing tube. A slip-fit offset swivel end fitting (40) comprises a body connected to a base by a swivel fitting. A T-fitting comprises a depth limiter located on an inner surface of the T-fitting and adjacent to tube apertures arranged to limit insertion depth of a tube (18). A cable aperture is placed on the slip-fit offset swivel end body opposite to the tube apertures.    USE - Cable-concealing kit for use in forming-cable conduit e.g. tubular framing and rail, of an electrical device e.g. solar panel, antenna such as TV antenna, satellite antenna, global positioning system (GPS) antenna and radar antenna, and radar array, that is connected to an electrical system of a watercraft (claimed) e.g. sailboat and powerboat.    ADVANTAGE - The boats with solar panels can be retrofitted utilizing conduit assemblies that protect the wiring from the elements and damage, and can hide the wiring from view so as to maintain aesthetic appearance of a stock craft. The kit can protect the solar panel and electrical system cables from the environment and from accidental damage. The depth limiters prevent pinching or abrading of cable located within the fitting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a watercraft including a cable-concealing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of a portion of a cable-concealing kit illustrating connection of a solar panel to a portion of a bimini top and fittings utilized to route electrical wiring extending from the solar panel.    Cable (12)    Tube (18)    Straight fitting (20)    Slip-fit eye-end fitting (30)    Slip-fit offset swivel end fitting (40)
NOVELTY - A ceramic powder composition, comprises (wt.%): zircon (4-97); and at least one of silicon dioxide (less than 60) and alumina (less than 80).    USE - In optoelectronic device substrate, which is applied in solar cells, light-emitting diodes, thin film transistors or microelectromechanical systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has a surface roughness of greater than or equal to 500 nm, similar to a conventional alumina substrate, thus reducing the thickness variation of the non-insulating film and improving production yield and performance of devices made from it; and a warpage of less than or equal to 0.5%, thus improve production yield and facilitate modulization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an optoelectronic device substrate formed by sintering the ceramic powder composition.
NOVELTY - The electric power generation mat (1) has an electric power generation unit (3) that generates static electricity based on friction between moving objects which move to a horizontal direction. A current collection element (4) made of electrically conductive material collects static electricity and supplies to load. The static elimination unit (5) arranged in moving direction downstream of moving object (2), removes static electricity with which moving object is electrically charged.    USE - Electric power generation mat for illuminating floor surface and used as sensor for detecting moving object such as carrier vehicle, or pedestrian.    ADVANTAGE - The pedestrians can be prevented from receiving electric shock and generation of spark or ignition of flammable can be avoided as the static electricity charged to the object is removed. The electric power generation mat can be formed with simple structure at low cost, and current collection efficiency of the mat can be improved. Hence, high intensity light emission can be achieved and flexibility of the mat can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of electric power generation mat. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation mat (1)    Moving object (2)    Electric power generation unit (3)    Current collection unit (4)    Static elimination unit (5)
NOVELTY - The energy storing and electric power generating device has a single flow control valve (3), a pressure sensor, four check valves (10) and one controller (4). The controller is used for the controllable expansion and compression of gas. An electricity pressure mutual converter (1) is used for converting electricity to compressed gas (2) and converting compressed gas to electricity.    USE - Energy storing and electric power generating device for providing power to an electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-dynamic battery unit is made to generate clean, usable energy while remaining chemical and explosion free, efficient, rapidly rechargeable, economical and environmentally friendly. The high power device does not generate any harmful, environmentally polluting residue, and is extremely ecologically compatible in operation and design such that it actually replenishes clean ozone back into the atmosphere, is long lasting and is designed to be reusable. Efficiency in the forward cycle as well as the reverse cycle is promoted by the multiple pressure change aspect. Energy losses from the expansion of compression gases are minimized such that efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storing and power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermodynamic battery unit.    Electricity pressure mutual converter (1)    Compressed gas (2)    Flow control valve (3)    Controller (4)    Check valves (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an indicator hole, a solar cell unit (40) and a horizontal part. The solar cell unit is arranged at an upper end of a mounting unit (10). A vertical part (12) is bent downwards in a horizontal part (11), where an elastic supporter (20) is rolled in both sides of the mounting unit. A light-emitting device (33) is electrically connected with the solar cell unit.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell comprises an indicator hole, a solar cell unit and a horizontal part, where the solar cell unit is arranged at an upper end of a mounting unit, and a vertical part is bent downwards in a horizontal part, thus ensures a durable solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell.    Mounting unit (10)    Horizontal part (11)    Vertical part (12)    Elastic supporter (20)    Light-emitting device (33)    Solar cell unit (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves gaining network inverter harmonic wave current reference value for inhibiting subharmonic wave current according to amplitude and positive and negative sequences contained in an alternate-current component in a power grid. The network inverter harmonic wave current reference value is summed to obtain total reference value of harmonic wave current of a network inverter. The value is added to current shaft component reference value of network inverter alternate-current to generate reverse current harmonic wave and eliminate harmonic wave in power grid current.    USE - Power grid current harmonic wave inhibiting method for a variable-speed constant-frequency double-fed wind-powered generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables inhibiting low subharmonic wave damaging power grid current in a double-fed wind-powered generating system and improving current wave of the power grid with convenient control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power grid current harmonic wave inhibiting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has an electrode module provided with a copper electrode, an aluminum electrode and a connecting wire. A protecting cover module is provided with an external shell and an internal cage. The copper electrode in the electrode module is provided with five copper electrode sheet parts, where each of the electrode sheets is transversely arranged with a fixed spacing so as to from a column body. A cross section of the column body is in shape of a fence flat circle. The aluminum electrode in the electrode module is provided with five aluminum electrode sheet parts.    USE - Shifting seawater battery for lighting and powering a signal of a ship and use as a power source of a ship. Uses include but are not limited to offshore operation, mariculture, sea survival, ocean shipping and sea sports.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has better economic value, better social value and wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of a shifting seawater battery.
NOVELTY - The shoe has a vamp provided with a solar panel, and sole provided with a massage bottom part, where an upper part of the vamp is equipped with a push button switch. The massage bottom part is uniformly distributed with multiple slightly convex points. A positive electrode of the massage bottom part is connected with the push button switch. A negative electrode of the massage bottom part is connected with a negative electrode of the solar panel. A positive electrode of the solar panel is connected with an end of the push button switch.    USE - Solar massaging shoe.    ADVANTAGE - The shoe saves energy source with high energy efficiency and low pollution. The shoe can effectively improve microcirculation of the sole, and can eliminate fatigue of people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar massaging shoe.
NOVELTY - The box has a solar panel installed at a main body. A power supply unit is electrically connected in the solar panel. An air purification module communicates with an inner part of the main body. A blower is perpendicularly installed in the air purification module, where blower obtains electricity from three deodorization columns and the solar panel. One of the deodorization columns is filled with hydrophilic polymer filler. A slot is formed in the main body, and the other deodorization columns are filled with porous absorbent and micro pore deodorization filler.    USE - Waste box.    ADVANTAGE - The box removes bad smell through harmful component particles such as hydrophilic polymer filler, porous absorbent and micro pore deodorization filler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophilic polymer filler is selected from polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and cellulose polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a waste box.
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator has an air tank (118) equipped with an internal space (200). A tower (117) creates suction force with velocity deflection of air in an external air accelerator (101). A blade (113) generates internal air flow from the tower. A usage generator (124) produces drive electricity by utilizing the tower. A tower air emitter (106) is fixed with an external air accelerator (101). A hollow part is provided with a binding hole (201). The external air accelerator is equipped in upper portion of an external air accelerator holder (109).    USE - Sunlight aerogenerator.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogenerator reduces the weight structure, occupies less installation space, and avoids noise generation. The aerogenerator reduces the power loss due to power transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the sunlight aerogenerator.    External air accelerator (101)    Tower air emitter (106)    External air accelerator holder (109)    Blade (113)    Tower (117)    Air tank (118)    Usage generator (124)    Internal space (200)    Binding hole (201)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a terminal box (2) installed at an exterior wall of a thermal transition device (1). A thermal electric power generating element generates and delivers electricity outside, where the power generating element is located under a surface wall. The thermal transition device is combined with an inner wall of a container for containing processing products. A storage battery (3) is supplied with the electricity from the terminal box for storing the electricity.    USE - Waste heat generation equipment for use in a steel factory, an iron mill and a thermal processing facility.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment delivers heat of high temperature of the processing products using the thermal transition device, obtains energy-saving effect, avoids environment contamination problem and improves hot working process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a waste heat generation equipment.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Thermal transition device (1)    Terminal box (2)    Storage battery (3)    Wrinkled wall (4)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (10) has a power generating element (14) that generates power when pressure is applied with respect to the power generating element. A storage unit (15) stores power generated by the power generating element. A measurement unit (16) operated by power supplied from power generation unit (12), measures amount of power stored in storage unit. A transmission unit (17) transmits the measured value.    USE - Non-powered measuring device for measuring passing condition such as pedestrian, stone and landslide in platform and railyard.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the landslide or presence of stone can be determined based on the value of the measured electric power and the measuring process can be performed without limiting the measurement area and without the usage of external power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the non-powered measuring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Measuring device (10)    Power generation unit (12)    Power generating element (14)    Storage unit (15)    Measurement unit (16)    Transmission unit (17)
NOVELTY - A system for converting waste heat into electricity by utilizing a setup, comprises heat source or electronic device, operational amplifier and pyroelectric crystal. The current generated inside the crystal is converted into voltage by operational amplifier. The voltage is further used to power the same heat source or electronic device. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The converter has an oscillating frame (1) and a turbine housing buoy (6), which are combined together to form a single combination. The frame is attached to a point absorber float (4) at an end and a counter weight (2) at the other for oscillating the frame independently of the buoy by sealed frame channels i.e. tubular holes (7), intersecting the buoy. A pair of linear acting bellows is attached to the frame at the sealed end and buoy at the input/output end with hoops attached to the frame by free running rings for moving the bellows independently from the oscillating motion of the frame.    USE - Pneumatic wave energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of linear acting bellows is attached to the oscillating frame at sealed end and the turbine housing buoy at the input/output end with hoops for moving bellows, thus providing potential for non complex design and reducing mechanical cost and wear and increasing component durability with less maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a Pneumatic wave energy converter.    Oscillating frame (1)    Counter weight (2)    Point absorber float (4)    Turbine housing buoy (6)    Sealed tubular holes (7)
NOVELTY - The wave energy conversion apparatus includes a flap portion (5) which is arranged in operation to move repeatedly in a cycle in response to wave motion. A power extraction unit is arranged to extract energy from the movement of the flap portion. The power extraction unit comprises a fluid pressurization system which is arranged so that fluid in fluid pressurization system is pressurized in response to the movement of flap portion. The fluid pressurization system comprises a cylinder (8), and a piston (6) which moves the cylinder in response to movement of the flap portion.    USE - Wave energy conversion apparatus for extracting energy from wave power.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates pipeline surge effects since a constant pressure source is assumed at the high and low pressure hydraulic connections to the wave energy conversion device. Reduces the possibility of the system staling since the accumulators assist the movement of the flap during the sections of the wave cycle when the flap portion is substantially stationary at each end of range of movement to enable the flap portion to build up speed before the system begins to pump significant amounts of water through the hydraulic circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic illustration of the wave energy conversion system.    Wave energy conversion device (2)    Flap portion (5)    Piston (6)    Cylinder (8)    Hydraulic circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a photosensitive resin layer formed on a substrate. A light-shielding transfer film with visible ray transmittance less than 1%, is formed on the resin layer. An adhesive layer is formed on the light-shielding thin film so as to form light shielding transfer film multi-layered substrate. The preset portion of the resin layer of substrate is exposed.    USE - Method of forming shading film on substrate such as glass substrate, silicon substrate and metal plate used for manufacture of e.g. thin film transistor (TFT) element of display device such as LCD device, solar cell and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The light-shielding pattern with excellent light-shielding property can be formed easily and at low cost, and thus shading film can be formed easily on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the light-shielding transfer film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a rope (3) that is tensed by a float (1) to drive a pulley (2) on the float to rotate and output the mechanical energy to collect wave energy. The pulley is reversed by a small force, and rope is pulled back, when the wave falls. The wave energy collection unit supplies power to the generator.    USE - Wave power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has improved anti-storm performance, lower cost and easy maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a explanatory view of the wave power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Float (1)    Pulley (2)    Rope (3)    Base (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a lower base (4) to setup a circular or ovoid chamber (13) along a curvature of a bell (1) of a roof (3) and with respect to obstructions based on action of blades (60) of a turbine (2). Roof module (103) is installed on ends of the base. Sealed chamber (20) integrates electrical or mechanical energy production elements and serves as a support for a bearing (17) of a transmission shaft (6) of the turbine. The shaft transmits a force of fluid current to electric generators (5) or mechanical elements. Flaps (10) are positioned on scarifiers (25) actuated by reducing gears (24).    USE - Submersible or semi-submersible modular underwater generator device for production of electrical and mechanical energies used for seawater desalination by ocean, marine or river currents and for production and storage of fresh water or non fossil fuel e.g. hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The generator device can operate with different modules of turbines with regulated blade positions, endless screw or impellers for specific installations and without a particular substance such as steel or concrete mixture, and receive stabilization or planning elements for limiting sub-marine anti-scouring work for preparation of the base in difficult or unstable soil conditions. The device facilitates partial or total replacement of the modules or mechanical systems, on site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a submersible or semi-submersible modular underwater generator device.    Bell (1)    Turbine (2)    Roof (3)    Lower base (4)    Electric generators (5)    Transmission shaft (6)    Flaps (10)    Circular or ovoid chamber (13)    Bearing (17)    Sealed chamber (20)    Reducing gears (24)    Scarifiers (25)    Blades (60)    Roof module (103)
NOVELTY - A laser system, for processing materials, comprises a laser generator (10) producing a laser beam with a wavelength of 0.3-1.09 mu m in a singe mode; a transfer means (11, 12, 15) comprising a lens for focusing the laser beam and a means for anticipating the focusing of the laser beam relative to the surface of the fiber by a predetermined value; and a focuser (17) applied to the end of the optical fiber (14) to supply the laser beam to the materials.    USE - The laser system is used for processing materials (claimed), in particular for thin film layers, for example for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The laser system is used for processing materials which is of simple construction while at the same time being efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for obtaining a laser beam at the exit of an optical fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a laser system.    Laser generator (10)    Transfer means (11, 12, 15)    Optical fiber (14)    Connector (16)    Focuser (17)
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target contains sintered compact of copper-gallium alloy powder containing 20-60 atomic% of gallium, and remainder copper and unavoidable impurities. The sintered compact has relative density of 97% or more, average grain size of 5-30 mu m and oxygen content of 400 ppm or less.    USE - Copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target is used for light absorption layer for copper-indium-gallium-selenium-type solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell using copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a power extraction unit for extracting energy from movement of an upstanding flap portion (8). The device is formed and arranged such that a base portion (2) and the flap portion vertically extend through entire depth of shallow water (6) to present a continuous surface to wave motion throughout full depth of water from a wave crest to a sea bed (4) when the base portion is anchored to the bed of a body of water with the flap portion facing wave motion. The flap portion is buoyant in water so as to be biased to a vertical direction during use condition.    USE - Wave energy conversion device for use in an energy generation system (claimed) for converting wave motion from shallow water into electricity. Can also be used for a water desalination system and a coastal defense system to reduce coastal erosion.    ADVANTAGE - The device has the flap portion formed and arranged to change respective natural period, thus improving efficiency and performance of the device. The device minimizes multiple damaging loads during extreme weather/wave events by reducing surface area of the flap portion, where the flap portion is laid horizontal to the seabed, so as to facilitate easy maintenance of the device. The device is robust in a hostile environment and inexpensive. The quantity of power captured from incident waves is high, thus obtaining increased amount of electricity. The device evenly produces power without large spikes, thus easily providing smooth power output for delivery to the electrical grid system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for extracting energy from waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a wave energy conversion device.    Wave energy conversion device (1)    Base portion (2)    Sea bed (4)    Shallow water (6)    Upstanding flap portion (8)
NOVELTY - Solar Panel (1) is used for charging battery (4) at 4.8, 6.0 or 7.2 volts with a 100 milliamps/hour.    USE - Solar Panel used for charging battery for radio controlled aircraft, car or boat.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels can be mounted directly on the surface of a radio controlled airplane, boat, or car by glue or clear tape; provides a continual charge to the batteries with direct sunlight, while the radio controlled airplane, boat or car is not in use; and discharges the batteries without direct sunlight on the panels. The batteries are charged in a very inexpensive and light weight way, without having to rely on power grid, or heavy batteries with voltage reducers. Concerns about proper voltage charge are also removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a 4.8 volt solar R/C Battery charger.    Solar panel (1)    Wires (2, 3)    Battery (4)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic panel comprises at least one distinctive feature, and electrodes (22) of a positive electrical polarity and an electrode of a negative electrical polarity. The panel further comprises a keying feature disposed in a predetermined relationship with respect to the distinctive feature of the panel. The distinctive feature on the panel occupies a predetermined positional relationship with respect to a distinctive feature on the other member when the panel and the other member are operatively arrayed with each other.    USE - The photovoltaic panel is used in solar array.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic panel has keying features that facilitate the arrangement of such panels into an array wherein any selected distinctive feature on the panels may be arranged in accordance with a predetermined pattern. The keying features on the panel should facilitate both the mechanical mounting of the panels to a support surface or to a framework in a predetermined pattern as well as the electrical interconnection of the panels in the array in a desired electrical connection pattern. The panel construction includes keying features which minimized the training required for installation personnel to properly install an array and minimizes the possibility of incorrect installation of an array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic panel.    Panel (10)    Photovoltaic module (12)    Frame (14)    Connector (20)    Electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (11) has electrically powered operating elements (12) performing primary function. A power circuit (15) is connected between a power distribution network (13) and an electronic unit (16) for powering the electronic unit. A solar power supply (14) comprises a solar power source that is constantly connected to the electronic unit via a switchless electric circuit for powering the electronic unit. The power circuit comprises a switching power supply connected between the power distribution network and a power terminal connected to the electronic unit.    USE - Electrical apparatus e.g. electrical household appliance such as oven, washing machine and dish washer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can reliably and reassuringly inform power saving condition to a user without any complex circuit arrangement by using the LED that is directly connected to ends of a solar source in series with zener diode. The apparatus avoids current recirculation into a solar panel using a simple and inexpensive circuit configuration. The apparatus utilizes less number of electronic components, so that cost and structure of the apparatus can be reduced. The solar power supply reduces power consumption when the apparatus is on standby state, thus avoiding more number of energy storage batteries used by the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical apparatus.    Electrical apparatus (11)    Electrically powered operating elements (12)    Power distribution network (13)    Solar power supply (14)    Power circuit (15)    Electronic unit (16)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has connection path which connects one side of a direct current electric power input side and a connection portion for connecting a grounding conductor (4). A high frequency blockage unit is provided in connection path. The one side of the direct current electric power input side is grounded.    USE - Power converter device for electric power generation system e.g. solar energy power generation system (both claimed). Can also be used in fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since a high frequency blockage unit is provided on the connection path and one side of direct current electric power input side is grounded, high frequency noise which leaks outside through grounding conductor is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (2)    Commercial system (3)    Grounding conductor (4)    Earthing terminal (T4)    Control portion (T5)
NOVELTY - The device stele has flexible positioning solar panels (1) with a stud frame (2) and two vertically arranged profile elements (3,4). An electronic device (5), a solar panel for supplying power to the electronic device is also provided. A retaining element (6) mounts the solar panel at the stud frame. The retaining element is formed for the solar panel as an extension arm profile elements with a section (7). The profile elements of the stud frame are made up of aluminum strand profiles or steel sections.    USE - Device stele.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining element mounts the solar panel at the stud frame, where the retaining element is formed for the solar panel as an extension arm profile elements with a section, and hence ensures flexible device stele allowing maximum inlet of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device stele.    Solar panels (1)    Stud frame (2)    Profile elements (3,4)    Electronic device (5)    Retaining element (6)    Section (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a vaporizer e.g. vertical vaporizer, for partially vaporizing a working fluid e.g. refrigerant, using heat from a waste-heat fluid, where the working fluid comprises two components. A vapor/liquid separator receives vapor and liquid resulting from partial vaporization of the working fluid. A turbine drives a generator to produce electricity, where the turbine is driven by the vapor. In a split cycle, recirculation-liquid from the separator is split into two streams, where one of the streams is recirculated to the vaporizer and the other stream is circulated to a condenser.    USE - Power system for recovering geothermal and waste heat from multi-component working fluid in a geothermal power-plant e.g. fossil fuel plant and ocean thermal energy conversion plant, during low temperature Rankine cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The total flow rate to the vaporizer and the flow-rate split between recirculation and condenser spray are controlled, so that boiling-point range of the working fluid is adjusted to provide desirable energy conversion efficiency while improving heat recovery from the geothermal fluid or waste heat source into electricity. The recirculation-liquid from the separator is split into two streams so as to match the saturation condensing temperature with temperature profile of cooling media without significant heat loss. The system includes a preheater to preheat return-feed from the vaporizer to its bubble point, thus reducing duty requirement of the vaporizer, and reducing degradation of overall thermal performance of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recovering geothermal and waste heat from multi-component working fluid in a geothermal power-plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between temperature and enthalpy during a Rankine cycle.
NOVELTY - Quantum dot-containing particles comprise core particles containing inorganic material or polymeric material, and quantum dot nanoparticles fixed on surface of the core particles.    USE - Quantum dot-containing particles. Uses include but are not limited to light-emitting diode, single electron transistor, photoresist for solar cell, and light source.    ADVANTAGE - The light-emitting diode comprising the quantum dot-containing particles has excellent luminous efficiency and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of quantum dot-containing particles.
NOVELTY - A total heat exchange type ventilating fan (4) attached to the interior room of a building, supplies fresh external air to the interior. The geothermal heat recovery pipes (12,18,22,26) with U-shaped lower portion at the foundation-bed disc (46) are buried in earth so that the ends protrude to the under-floor portion from the disc. Air inside the under-floor is inhaled by the pipes by operating the air blowers (10,16,31,38). The under-floor air is supplied to the ceiling of each story of the building through an air introduction duct (5).    USE - Earth solar system for adjusting temperature of small-scale room in building such as house.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal efficiency is increased, and the construction time and cost of the system are reduced. Air with uniform temperature is supplied to several geothermal heat recovery pipes and the air supplied to each story is stabilized. The change of temperature is suppressed by maintaining the under-floor air supply to a constant value, so that air inside the room is adjusted to the room temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the earth solar system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar water heater (2)    Roof (3)    Total-heat exchange type ventilation fan (4)    Outside air introduction duct (5)    Geothermal heat recovery pipes (6,9,12,18)    Air blowers (10,16,31,38)    Foundation-bed disc (46)
NOVELTY - The power station has a floating chamber (1) that moves along a guidance (2) by the water waves and propels a generator (3). The floating chamber is connected with the generator by a mechanical device (4).    USE - Power station for power production from water waves.    ADVANTAGE - The power station has a floating chamber that moves along guidance by the water waves and propels a generator, and hence ensures greater movement of floating chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power station.    Floating chamber (1)    Guidance (2)    Generator (3)    Mechanical device (4)    Wave-break (5)
NOVELTY - The roof (1) has an insulation (7) consisting of individual insulating boards (6) and solar panels (9) that are connected with the insulating boards for forming a gap (12). The insulating boards and the solar panels are arranged to form a solar module (11), and a bearing (8) of the solar panels is directed away from the insulating board in an opened condition. Loading goods (13) are arranged on the gap between the insulating board and the solar panel within the solar module.    USE - Solar inverted roof for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels in the solar module are removed in a simple manner, without destruction of the roof. The roof is manufactured in a simple and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar inverted roof in cross section.    Solar inverted roof (1)    Insulating boards (6)    Insulation (7)    Bearing (8)    Solar panels (9)    Solar module (11)    Gap (12)    Loading goods (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a liquid cooling circuit in contact with another cooling circuit that cools a vehicle. Thermal energy produced by a thermal engine of the vehicle is evacuated to transfer initially evacuated energy in air in the former cooling circuit. Vapor is obtained by physical transformation of a liquid so as to be used as propelling force for driving a turbine and/or a generator to produce electrical energy (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - System for recovering thermal energy produced by a heat engine e.g. diesel engine and petrol engine, of a vehicle e.g. car and good transport lorry, for producing electrical energy. Can also be used for a train and a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures production of large quantities of the electrical energy and moderate utilization of the thermal engine.
NOVELTY - The device has two parallel studs (1) for allowing fixation of panels e.g. photovoltaic and thermal solar panels. Each stud includes a support leg (3) fixed vertically to an acroterion (2) by a sole plate (4) in a fixed position. Inclined posts (6) are integrated to an end opposite to the leg in a plane same as that of the support leg, while extending on both sides of the leg. The panels are fixed on the posts, so that the panels are inclined with respect to the horizontal in the fixation position. A rail (8) is fixed at upper ends of two bent parts of the posts.    USE - Device for forming a safety balustrade on a terraced roof of a building (all claimed) for protecting people such as fixer, working on the roof from falling risk.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits integration of the photovoltaic and thermal solar panels to the studs irrespective of their dimensions in an aesthetic manner. The arrangement of the rail avoids fall of a person approaching the acroterion. The arrangement of the studs directs the panels towards the north or south based on the installation convenience. The studs are rigid to support the heavy weight panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of studs fixed at an acroterion of a terraced roof for a building.    Parallel studs (1)    Acroterion (2)    Support legs (3)    Sole plate (4)    Inclined posts (6)    Rail (8)
NOVELTY - A silicon substrate (10) contains an integrated circuit (15) that is provided with a drain on a backside of the substrate. A titanium-nickel (TiNi) contact layer (20) contacts the drain on the backside. The contact layer comprises a nickel silicide at the interface with the silicon substrate. A soldering layer (25) is formed on the contact layer. An oxidation reducing layer (30) is formed on the soldering layer. A solder bump (38) is on the oxidation prevention layer. A lead frame (40) is attached to the solder bump.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. double diffusion metal-oxide-semiconductor (DMOS) device of electronic apparatus (both claimed). Uses included but are not limited optoelectronic devices, solar cells, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) structures, lighting controls, power supplies, amplifiers, portable computers, disk drives, universal serial bus (USB) controllers and portable audio devices.    ADVANTAGE - The combination of the Ti and Ni materials in the contact layer reduces the backside on-resistance and forms silicide with the Si substrate at lower temperatures. The wafer warpage is reduced, the ductility is increased thus the elasticity is improved and has good adhesion properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Silicon substrate (10)    Integrated circuit (15)    Nickel-titanium contact layer (20)    Soldering layer (25)    Oxidation reducing layer (30)    Solder bump (38)    Lead frame (40)
NOVELTY - The transformer (TF) has a coil (1) that is wound to a winding frame (3) using a conductor thin plate in a state by which the single surface or both surfaces are insulated. The conductor thin plate has convex portions (15,16) which are protruded towards the end surface of the winding frame in width direction. The winding frame has a latching portions (35,36) that are fitted to the convex portions. The winding start and end portions of the conductor thin plate are fixed by convex portions and latching portions.    USE - Power conversion transformer for direct current conversion inverter used in solar cell electric power generation system installed in houses.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of the power conversion transformer at the time of winding the coil using the conductor thin plate can be prevented reliably. The increase in the leakage inductance of the power conversion transformer can be reduced efficiently, without reducing the space factor of the coil stock. The need for fixing tape can be avoided reliably. The manufacturing cost of the power conversion transformer can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power conversion transformer.    Coil (1)    Winding frame (3)    Core (4)    Convex portions (15,16)    Latching portions (35,36)    Power conversion transformer (TF)
NOVELTY - The tidal force generator comprises a power conductor (09) which is connected with a trigonal pyramid. A rotating airfoil part is installed at a wing body board (05) having an external wing (07) which is fixed at an inner blade (03). A board (12) has a body (11) which is installed at a flywheel having one-way clutch.    USE - Tidal force generator.    ADVANTAGE - The tidal force generator comprises a power conductor which is connected with a trigonal pyramid, where a rotating airfoil part is installed at a wing body board having an external wing, thus ensures an efficient tidal force generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a tidal force generator.    Inner blade (03)    Wing body board (05)    External wing (07)    Power conductor (09)    Body (11)    Board (12)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has an exterior case (110) formed of insulation resin comprising a housing space. The two external terminals (120a,120b) are buried in the exterior case comprising respective first surfaces exposed to the housing space and second surfaces exposed to the outside of the exterior case. An electric double layer cell is arranged in the housing space so as to be electrically connected to the first surfaces of the external terminals.    USE - Chip-type electric double layer capacitor for mobile phone, electric vehicle and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior case and external terminals are integrally formed, such that the space utilization efficiency is high and the size and weight can be reduced with increased capacity. The chip-type electric double layer capacitor can be surface-mounted without an additional structure and the collective mounting technique using a solder process is applied to simplify the surface mounting process. The adhesive layers are formed at external terminals and exterior case, such that the electrolyte form escaping can be prevented and so the strength of the sealing property can be increased and hence the durability of finalized product is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    Chip-type electric double layer capacitor (100)    Exterior case (110)    Surface (111)    Adhesive layers (115a,115b)    External terminals (120a,120b)
NOVELTY - The controller has a main controller whose charging loop is cut off through a judgement process after receiving a fault warning signal of the main controller. The controller is switched to a standby controller charging model. The controller is automatically switched to a main controller controlling mode after fault of the main controller is eliminated. The controller adopts voltage of a storage battery in real time and promotes a voltage charging mode to control charging of the storage battery. The controller takes a S7-200-type programmable logic controller as a core.    USE - Standby controller for a solar energy power supply for outdoor electric equipments of oil, communication and other industries.    ADVANTAGE - The standby power supply cuts off the charging loop of the main controller when the main controller has faults, and the power supply automatically charges the storage battery through promoting the control mode so as to guarantee utilization of electricity of the equipments. The controller automatically switches to the main controller controlling mode to work after the main control works normally to guarantee normal operation of the equipments, so that the controller is convenient to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a standby controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The machine has a storage battery, a control circuit board, a direct-current switching board, a contra-variant board and a voltmeter fixed in a box. 12V of direct-current voltage exported by a solar cell board is switched into the control circuit board to be regulated and controlled to charge the battery. The battery respectively outputs 5V of universal serial businterface, 5.5V, 5.7V, 9.5V and 12V of direct-current power supply via the switching board. The contra-variant board utilizes direct-current output of the circuit board as input to output alternating-current power supply.    USE - Solar alternating-current and direct-current output generating all-in-one machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can output 220V/50Hz of alternating-current and direct-current with voltage grades of 5 to 10V, and has strong adaptive capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The box is set in a mobile structural form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a solar alternating-current and direct-current output generating all-in-one machine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a plate support mechanism (4) a delivery framework (7) for mounting a contact rod, a mounting plate and a lifting guide rail. Outer sides of two paw bases are respectively provided with two paw pieces. Two plate grasping magnetic grid read headers corresponding to plate grasping magnetic grids are fixed at a side of a mounting base. Top of the mounting base is provided with a pair of bracket plates, and upper ends of the bracket plates are fixed at an lower part of a transmission mounting plate in a transport mechanism (6).    USE - Device for transporting and feeding a fully-automatic battery plate i.e. solar cell silicon sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The device has compact structure, high precision, rapid speed, low plate breaking rate, high working efficiency and adjustable transmission height. The device avoids extrusion and vibration on the material in the grasping work. The device is safe and reliable and applied to the requirement of massive production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fully-automatic battery plate transporting and feeding device.    Framework (1)    Working flat plate (2)    Plate support mechanism (4)    plate grasping mechanism (5)    Transport mechanism (6)    Delivery framework (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a water turbine (7) mounted at a water inlet-outlet at a side wall of bottom of a cylinder (6). The water turbine is connected with a set of generators. A piston (4) is mounted in the cylinder. An end of a hinge (3) is connected with the piston, and another end of the hinge is hung with a heavy object (5). A gas inlet cover plate is mounted at an inner wall of a cylinder top cover (1). A gas outlet cover plate is mounted on an outer wall of the cylinder top cover. A gas inlet impeller and a gas outlet impeller are connected with another set of generators.    USE - Electricity generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is environmental-friendly, and has simple structure, reliable performance, low cost and less pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity generation device.    Cylinder top cover (1)    Hinge (3)    Piston (4)    Heavy object (5)    Cylinder (6)    Water turbine (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust pipe located in a venturi double-horn barrel. A minimum aperture at the middle of the barrel is inserted with the exhaust pipe from bottom to top. An upper part of the pipe is sealed, where left and right sides of the pipe are provided with left and right holes that are provided with an automatic reversing valve. The reversing valve is provided with connection plates mounted at the holes, and a middle part of a connection plate is located in the pipe. Left and right windshield sheets are located outside the pipe.    USE - Wind power automatic ventilating device. Uses include but are not limited to a pump house, an analyzing chamber, a bathroom and a kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - The device performs automatic ventilation or odor removal utilizing the natural wind. The device is simple in structure and low in cost, and saves energy, and has extended service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial side sectional view of a wind power automatic ventilating device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sliding projection (101) formed in an inner space of a main body part (100). A black sectional part (300) is inserted into the sliding projection. A circuit substrate is equipped with a solar panel that supplies the power source in white LEDs of another circuit substrate. A glass plate is installed at an upper side of the solar panel. A white sectional part (200) comprises a protruded part protruded to a leading end and another protruded part protruded to a rear end.    USE - LED crosswalk safety apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be installed conveniently, and can install multiple white LEDs in the sidewalk such that the visibility of the sidewalk is remarkably increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an LED crosswalk safety apparatus.    Main body part (100)    Sliding projection (101)    White sectional part (200)    Black sectional part (300)
NOVELTY - The device has a guide member (230) located in a solar cell plate (110). A tape hinge (130) attaches interval between another solar cell plate (120) and the former solar cell plate, and is combined at a side of the former solar cell plate. A protrusion (212) is formed at a side of a contact bracket (210). Another contact bracket (220) is located in the tape hinge. A guide trace hole is formed in the guide member such that the protrusion is rotated based on center of the tape hinge to a circular line when an end of the guide trace hole is formed in the latter contact bracket.    USE - Solar panel ground auxiliary device for an artificial satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The device safely produces the solar panel in the ground environment without damage of the tape hinge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar panel ground auxiliary device.    Solar cell plates (110, 120)    Tape hinge (130)    Contact brackets (210, 220)    Protrusion (212)    Guide member (230)
NOVELTY - The flashlight has a barrel body shell (1) whose front end is provided with a glass shield and a snoot from outside to inside. A center of the snoot is equipped with an LED bulb. A handle at a middle section of the shell is orderly provided with a switch button (5) and an indicator lamp (6). An inner part of the shell is equipped with a storage battery. A solar cell plate (8) is located at left of the shell. The solar cell plate and the shell are adhered together in a hot melt adhesive assisted manner.    USE - Solar electric flashlight.    ADVANTAGE - The flashlight can be charged by sunlight and can supply power without battery or socket charging manner. The flashlight has good illumination effect at night, and is convenient to use, energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric flashlight.    Barrel body shell (1)    Switch button (5)    Indicator lamp (6)    Solar cell plate (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a checking device capturing picture of a prescribed section of a bicycle lane and transmitting photographed image to a main controller. A solar cell converts solar energy into power, and outputs the power to a display device. A center server transmits vehicle barred signal to the main controller. A connection unit is utilized for transmitting regulation data.    USE - Bicycle lane operating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively manage the traffic condition and bicycle movement, improves convenience of road management including road cleaning work, and is flexible to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle lane operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a bicycle lane operating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter (100) has a resonance inductor connected between an input terminal and a node of a direct current power source. A resonating capacitor (Cr1) is connected between the node and another node and connected to the resonance inductor. A complementary diode (D1) is connected in parallel to the resonating capacitor. A switching diode (D2) is connected between an anti-parallel diode (BD1) and the latter node. A current path is connected to a switching element (S). An output terminal outputs current through the resonance inductor and the complementary diode.    USE - Boost converter for direct current power source such as solar cell, fuel cell and battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The converter reduces switching loss so as to improve energy transmission efficiency. The converter has high voltage gain. The converter has simple circuit configuration, thus improving production efficiency and reducing cost of the converter according to design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a boost converter.    Anti-parallel diode (BD1)    Resonating capacitor (Cr1)    Complementary diode (D1)    Switching diode (D2)    Switching element (S)    Boost converter (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a power transmission device arranged between a shaft (100) and a weight float body (200). Multiple discrete shafts (110) are formed in the shaft. A generator (M) producing electricity is provided in an inner side of the shaft. The weight float body includes a buoyancy medium provided in an external partition member. A power transmission gear (311) is operated according to up-down bump of the float body. Another power transmission gear (312) is provided in a back-end of the float body.    USE - Bulk electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has bulk power generation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bulk electric power generation system.    Generator (M)    Shaft (100)    Discrete shafts (110)    Weight float body (200)    Power transmission gears (311, 312)
NOVELTY - The fence has a charge battery (200) supplying power to a solar panel (100). An LED (300) emits light to an outer side by power charged by the charge battery. An optical sensor (400) senses occurrence of light, and the LED is turned on when the light is perceived in the optical sensor. A controller (500) controls the LED with a key drawing lock when the light is not perceived in the optical sensor. A switch (600) is connected to the controller.    USE - Fence for use in a school, a sidewalk and a roadway.    ADVANTAGE - The LED enables a sign to be easily and clearly viewed during night time. The fence ensures safety of an operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fence. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (100)    Charge battery (200)    LED (300)    Optical sensor (400)    Controller (500)    Switch (600)
NOVELTY - The plant has a ratchet gear provided in a ratchet gear housing and fixed on a water-wheel axis (101). An aberration apparatus fixes an aberration (210) on a rotary shaft using fluid flux. A ratchet gear stopper is fixed to a stopper spring. An aberration structure is provided in the ratchet gear and connected to the ratchet gear by a bolt. An aberration wing shaft fixes the aberration structure on a wing stopping ring.    USE - Sea-water power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant efficiently delivers torque, and has better power generating effect. The plant can control a flywheel easily. The plant is simple to operate, and produces stable power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a sea-water power plant.    Water-wheel axis (101)    Aberration (210)
NOVELTY - Invention refers to hydraulic power engineering and is intended to produce electric energy by converting kinetic energy of sea waves to electric energy. Wave plant includes impeller, generator and wave receiver located after impeller in wave direction. One end of wave receiver is hinged to support on the shore, and the other end by means of holders is rigidly fixed on pontoon. Impeller is rigidly fixed on pontoon by means of holders.    USE - Engines and pumps.    ADVANTAGE - Providing the possibility of maximum use of kinetic energy of sea wave. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has unit cells (10a,10b) that are arranged planarly connected in series. A metal electrode (6) of unit cell (10a) and auxiliary electrode of unit cell (10b) are connected electrically, and are stacked in serial connection area (11) of unit cell (10b). The auxiliary electrode is provided with mesh portion (3a) positioned in extending area (12) of unit cell (10a). A frame portion (3b) is positioned around mesh portion.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary electrode is provided with mesh portion positioned in extending area of one unit cell, the connection reliability, adhesiveness and electrical conductivity are improved. Thus short circuit between electrodes is prevented. Thus efficiency of organic thin-film solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the organic thin-film solar cell.    Organic thin-film solar cell (1)    Mesh portion (3a)    Frame portion (3b)    Metal electrode (6)    Unit cells (10a,10b)    Serial connection area (11)    Extending area (12)
NOVELTY - The turbine has aerodynamic twisted blades arranged in a turbine rotor to reduce flow drag. A convergent-divergent nozzle is arranged in a turbine stator to generate supersonic flow leading to reaction forces. The blades operate at predetermined capacity and temperature. The blade generates impulse forces and low pressure behind the aerodynamic blade generating reaction force. A trailing edge of the blade obtains aerodynamic thrust force. The turbine operates in the range from about 1KW to about 1 MW.    USE - Multi-stage turbine for generating solar thermal energy from a resource solar thermal energy, bio-gas, bio-mass, geothermal hot fluid, natural gas, cooking gas and industrial waste gas (all claimed) for refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine is capable of working in the range from about 80 to about 250 degree Celsius temperature and in the range from about 0.7 to about 15 Bar pressure. The turbine works at low revolutions per minute (RPM) in the range from about 3000 RPM to 10, 000 RPM and matches with the alternator RPM without any gearbox reduction. The turbine generates solar thermal energy at predetermined efficiency. The turbine can able to work in different hybrid environments. The turbine minimizes the losses due to the compact arrangement of the turbine. The turbine blade has a constant untwisted profile along length to provide uniform radial flow. The high precision blades can be obtained from low cost manufacturing process, and a simple and accurate aerodynamic analysis can be used for the design. The power output of the turbine arrangement can be adjusted by changing the turbine blade heights by a proportionate amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating solar thermal energy using a turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a three stage turbine showing flow path of fluid vapor.
NOVELTY - The conversation installation has a craft made of components with positive buoyancy and located on the sea surface so as to be interconnected mechanically with the mounted components. Piezoelectric converters convert the fluctuating motions of the craft conjugate parts into pulse force actions while connected mechanically from one side with craft conjugate unit and from the other side with the rectifiers. The rectifiers are connected electrically by inlets with the piezoelectric converters while an electrical energy accumulator is connected electrically with the outlets of the rectifiers.    USE - Rough sea force conversion installation for use in generating electric power.
NOVELTY - The turbine generator/motor (10) has a ring gear (26) that is arranged adjacent to housing (20) and several pinion gears (32) that are interfaced with the ring gear. Several planetary gears (50) are connected to ring gears and are rotated by the pinion gears. A sun gear is provided to rotate the planetary gears, so as to generate electrical energy.    USE - Integrated turbine generator/motor for propelling motor vehicle and watercraft (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the integrated turbine generator/motor is simplified and the number of components is reduced. The independent drive system can be controlled easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of converting ocean energy into electrical energy with turbine generator;    (2) method of converting wind energy into electrical energy with turbine generator; and    (3) method of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of integrated turbine generator/motor.    Generator/motor (10)    Housing (20)    Ring gear (26)    Pinion gears (32)    Planetary gears (50)
NOVELTY - The shell-and-tube heat exchanger e.g. evaporator (110-1), condenser (110-2) includes a first tube bundle which comprises a first set of tubes for conveying a first fluid. The first tube bundle is helically wound about its first central axis. Preferably, a first tube sheet and a second tube sheet are made of a predetermined material e.g. aluminum.    USE - Shell-and-tube heat exchanger used as condenser or evaporator for OTEC system for generating electricity based on temperature difference between deep and shallow waters of a large body of water e.g. ocean, sea, gulf, or large deep lake. Can also be used in nuclear reactors and chemical plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of a joint between a sidewall and a tube sheet to avoid the formation of crevices that exist between mechanically rolled tube ends and a surrounding tube sheet material in an existing shell-and-tube heat exchanger, thus extending the lifetime of heat exchanger since corrosion due to exposure to corrosive seawater in the crevices is mitigated or eliminated. Allows the tubes within one or more of the tube bundles to be preloaded to increase their resonant frequency, thus increasing their resistance to flow-induced vibration during operation. Increases stiffness of helically arranged tubes to make the heat exchanger amenable to vertical operation, such as in an upward-flowing shell-side evaporator or a downward flowing shell-side condenser.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heat exchanger forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of OTEC system.    OTEC system (100)    Offshore platform (102)    Turbogenerator (104)    Evaporator (110-1)    Condenser (110-2)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger includes a first plate which is attached to the first end (512) of a first core (302) through a first galvanic-corrosion-resistant joint. A second plate is attached to the second end (514) of the first core through a second galvanic-corrosion-resistant joint. The first core has first layers (502-1-502-3) which comprise first channels (506) for conveying a first fluid, and second layers (504-1-504-2) which comprise multiple fins (516) that define a first set of flow channels. The second layers are brazed to the first layers.    USE - Heat exchanger for OTEC system for generating electricity based on temperature difference between deep and shallow waters of a large body of water e.g. ocean. Can also be used in nuclear reactors and chemical plants.    ADVANTAGE - Provides seals that fluidically isolate brazed joints from seawater, thus mitigating the corrosion of the brazed joints. Allows the plates to extend beyond the layers of fins at a face sheet such that the face sheet and each of the layers of fins are separated by a gap to inhibit the trapping of fluids between them, thus mitigating crevice corrosion. Facilitates fabrication of large-capacity heat exchangers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heat exchanger forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of heat exchanger core.    First core (302)    First layers (502-1-502-3)    Second layers (504-1-504-2)    First channels (506)    First end (512)    Second end (514)    Fins (516)
NOVELTY - A super-absorbing material is used to increase the thermal capacity and/or to increase thermal transfer, in thermal storage units which are hermetically-sealed or otherwise. The unit is sub-surface or underground. A super-absorbing polymer is employed. This may be combined with a packing material e.g. earth, sand, clay, spoil, slag, building waste or excavated material. Suitable polymers are based on e.g. acrylic acids and their salts, polysaccharides, polyacrylamides, hydrogels or polyvinyl pyrrolidones.    USE - To improve thermal capacity and thermal transfer in sub-surface thermal accumulator units.    ADVANTAGE - The method is suitable for underground thermal storage units and/or geothermal probe systems. Thermal capacity and/or thermal transfer are improved. The hybrid material used, comprises super-absorbent organic polymer. This is polymerized with or bonded to the mineral components. The polymer increases retention of water against draining under gravity. The water has a higher specific heat than the sand, stone or earth particles. The thermal capacity of the packing is considerably increased. Retention of the water also limits losses due to evaporation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermal accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic vertical cross section of a sub-surface thermal storage system.    geothermal probe (1)    material containing super-absorber (2)    heat-storing surroundings (e.g. earth, stone, concrete) (3)    ground surface (4)    heat exchanger (6)
NOVELTY - The method enables obtaining identifications for components e.g. photovoltaic modules (104-1-104-N) and inverters (106-1-106-N), of a distributed generator (102-1), where one of the identifications comprises an electronically interrogating electronic tag. An association is generated between identifiers, where the association identifies a relationship between the components. The association is compared to a set of documented associations to determine whether the association is changed. A power production is inhibited upon determining that the association is changed.    USE - Method for identifying a redeployment of distributed generator component e.g. photovoltaic module and inverter (all claimed) in solar power system that is utilized for generating distributed power.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables identifying redeployment of the distributed generator component without authorization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for identifying a redeployment of a distributed generator component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power system for distributed power generation.    Solar power system (100)    Distributed generator (102-1)    Photovoltaic modules (104-1-104-N)    Inverters (106-1-106-N)    Communications network (112)
NOVELTY - A condensing and liquefying apparatus consists of a gas-introducing unit (3), an inclined mixing unit (1) which has weirs (I,II) and stores a refrigerant liquid, a heat-exchange unit (20) connected to the mixing portion for removing heat from the refrigerant liquid, an exhaust unit (4) to which a suction exhaust apparatus (B) is connected, and liquid extracting units (15,24) provided in the mixing unit and heat-exchange unit.    USE - Apparatus is used for condensing and liquefying zinc chloride (claimed) by-produced in production of high-purity silicon (used for solar cells) by reducing silicon tetrachloride with zinc.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables stable, simple, efficient and continuous collection of zinc chloride over a long period of time, without pipeline obstruction, and with high collection rate, thermal efficiency, and volumetric efficiency. Zinc oxidation is suppressed. The method also enables economical manufacture of high-purity silicon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for condensing-liquefaction method, which involves storing a refrigerant liquid in the mixing unit and heat-exchange unit of the condensing-liquefaction apparatus, introducing a gas containing zinc chloride from the introduction unit, liquefying the condensed component containing zinc chloride from the introduced gas, and collecting in the refrigerant liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the condensing-liquefaction testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixing unit (1)    Gas introducing unit (3)    Exhaust unit (4)    Liquid extracting units (15,24)    Heat-exchange unit (20)    Suction exhaust apparatus (B)
NOVELTY - Paper is obtained by laminating a film having polyethylene-type resin (A) on surface(s) of foam sheet having polyethylene-type resin (B).    USE - Paper is used between semiconductor substrate, resin substrate, printed wiring board, ceramic substrate, and glass substrate for display apparatus e.g. liquid crystal display, plasma display, electroluminescent display and field emission display, solar cell panel, semiconductor device, light-guide plate, reflecting plate, lens sheet, prism sheet, phase difference plate, polarizing plate, circuit board, magnetic recording board, optical recording board, magnetooptical-recording board and ceramic board (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paper enables to protect the surface of substrate from damage, dust adhesion and organic-substance contamination.
NOVELTY - The external appearance inspection apparatus (11) has a camera (12) that is installed at optical path (L3), so that the optical axis (L2) is inclined with respect to normal line (L1) of imaginary plane of the surface (B) to be examined. A light-shielding plate (13) is arranged on the optical path that is line symmetrical with the optical axis based on the normal line. To be examined surface is inspected by a process unit (17) based on the imaging data of the surface acquired from the camera.    USE - External appearance inspection apparatus for inspecting surface of thin film type solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - To be examined surface is shielded from exterior light by using light-shielding plate based on imaging data, so that the surface can be inspected reliably and effectively. To-be examined surface can be maintained at constant brightness, and the imaging process can be performed favorably. The normal coating of electrically conductive paste to the surface to be examined can be determined correctly and exactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the external appearance inspection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    External appearance inspection apparatus (11)    Camera (12)    Light-shielding plate (13)    Process unit (17)    To-be-examined surface (B)    Normal line (L1)    Optical axis (L2)    Optical path (L3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a laser processing apparatus that irradiates the laser beam with respect to thin film (3a), based on the thin film irradiation position information in interior portion of plane of glass substrate. A film thickness acquisition unit measures the depth of scribe groove (Gv2) formed in thin film using the identified position of groove in the film, to acquire thickness of thin film.    USE - Apparatus for measuring thickness of thin film of solar cell module during manufacture. Can also be used for measuring thickness of thin film of plasma display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The measuring of the thickness of thin film is performed efficiently with high precision, by measuring depth of groove formed in film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film thickness measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the thin film.    Thin film (3a)    Photoelectric conversion layer (32)    Scribe groove (Gv2)    Thin film portions (MP1-MP9)    Scanning path (SL)
NOVELTY - The hot acid rock geothermal method involves producing a carbonated solution from carbon dioxide and water or vapor. The solution is introduced through a hole in a geothermal relevant depth.    USE - Hot acid rock geothermal method.    ADVANTAGE - The hot acid rock geothermal method involves producing a carbonated solution from carbon dioxide and water or vapor, where the solution is introduced through a hole in a geothermal relevant depth, and hence ensures economic exploitation of geothermal energy.
NOVELTY - The segment (1) has two segment limits (2, 3) attached to another segment (4). First, second and third coils (5-7) are provided for phases of a three-phase system. A conductor (8) is connected with another conductor (9) at an end winding (10) in a region of a winding head such that the first coil surrounds the second and third coils. The first, second and third coils independent from a fourth coil (11) of the latter segment are energized for generating a pair of poles of rotating field with a three-phase. The coils are formed as a single layer winding and a double layer winding.    USE - Segment for a ring-shaped stator of a dynamo electric machine i.e. direct drive generator, for a wind turbine and a tidal power plant (all claimed). Can also be used for a ring motor and drives of construction equipment i.e. excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The segment simplifies transport and installation of the dynamo electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a winding diagram of a segment.    Segments (1, 4)    Segment limits (2, 3)    Coils (5-7, 11)    Conductors (8, 9)    End winding (10)
NOVELTY - A photosensitive paste composition contains inorganic particles (A), copolymer of monomer (B) containing unsaturated carboxylic acid (B1) and (meth)acrylate (B2), polyfunctional (meth)acrylate (C), photoinitiator (D) and silane coupling agent (E). The usage amount of hydroxyl-containing monomer of copolymer (B) is 8 weight% or less with respect to total amount of components (B1) and (B2).    USE - Photosensitive paste composition is used for forming pattern (claimed) for flat panel display, plasma display panel, field emission display, high degree mounting material of electronic components and components of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive paste composition economically provides high-definition pattern with low resistance value and favorable adhesiveness with respect to support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pattern formation method.
NOVELTY - A photosensitive paste composition comprises an electroconductive component, alkali-soluble resin, polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, photoinitiator and silicone particles.    USE - Photosensitive paste composition for forming a pattern (claimed) during manufacturing of a flat panel display such as plasma display panel and field emission display, high degree mounting material of an electronic component, and member of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive paste composition can form high-definition pattern in an accurate and economical manner with high sensitivity, low resistance value and favorable adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a pattern.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (4) has a shell (40) covering a set of solar cells. A flexible element (43) i.e. membrane, is arranged in the shell for dividing an interior of the shell into two chambers (402, 413). A fastener unit (42) firmly attaches the flexible element to the shell. An inlet valve (44) and a vent valve are in communication with one of the chambers. A ring is attached to the shell. The fastener unit comprises a set of slats (421) for pressing the flexible element against the shell and a set of threaded bolts (422) for firmly attaching the slats to the shell.    USE - Apparatus for measuring strength of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be operated in a safe and secure manner by using a crane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The slats are made of metal and plastics. The apparatus includes a set of panels that are made of a material selected from a group consisting of glass and acrylic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell strength measuring apparatus.    Solar cell strength measuring apparatus (4)    Shell (40)    Fastener unit (42)    Flexible element (43)    Inlet valve (44)    Chambers (402, 413)    Slats (421)    Threaded bolts (422)
NOVELTY - A reactor chamber (100) has a workpiece support pedestal (116) including a cylindrical pedestal wall (120). A pumping annulus (156) is extended from the pedestal wall to a floor (106) of chamber. An integrally formed ground return path liner (108) has a plasma confinement grid (160) extending radially outwardly from pedestal wall. A side wall liner is extended axially from a height near a height of workpiece support surface (130) to chamber ceiling (104). An intermediate section is set to integrally join the plasma confinement grid and the removable side wall liner.    USE - Plasma reactor for processing workpiece (claimed) e.g. semiconductor wafer and photolithographic mask during manufacture of integrated circuit, solar panel and plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction or virtual elimination of asymmetries or skew non-uniformities in process rate distribution across the workpiece surface, can be achieved by the provision of integrally formed ground return path liner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the plasma reactor chamber.    Plasma reactor chamber (100)    Ceiling (104)    Floor (106)    Integrally formed ground return path liner (108)    Workpiece support pedestal (116)    Cylindrical pedestal wall (120)    Workpiece support surface (130)    Pumping annulus (156)    Plasma confinement grid (160)
NOVELTY - A conductive film (300) exhibiting an electric anisotropy, is provided. A conductive film is bonded on a substrate (100) through an adhesive (200). Thus, conductive plate is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of conductive plate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flat panel display, touch panel, electromagnetic wave-proof device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive plate is easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of conductive plate.    Substrate (100)    Adhesive (200)    Conductive film (300)    Composite (400)
NOVELTY - An arc-shaped recess (10) in a bracket (2) has an opening (9) that is closed and opened if a jaw portion (3) supported by bracket is rotated between holding position and release position. A stopper (4) is supported by bracket to prevent rotation of jaw element from holding position to release position in locked position and to permit rotation of jaw portion in unlock position. An urging unit (20) is arranged between bracket and jaw portion to hold jaw portion to lock position or unlock position exceeding the dead point during rotation of jaw portion.    USE - Tubular-element holding metal fitting for attaching solar cell panel to single-tube pipe used for scaffold framework.    ADVANTAGE - The urging unit is arranged between bracket and jaw portion to hold jaw portion to lock position or unlock position exceeding the dead point during rotation of jaw portion such that the solar cell panel is mounted and removed easily and automatically with respect to single-tube pipe and the structure of the tubular-element holding metal fitting is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the tubular-element holding metal fitting.    Bracket (2)    Jaw portion (3)    Stopper (4)    Opening (9)    Recess (10)    Urging unit (20)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has energy distribution device (4) comprising three connectors (1a, 2a, 3a) for connecting to three power networks (1, 2, 3). A control unit (5) is connected with the energy distribution device for controlling energy distribution. The energy distribution device divides energy flow (11) from one of the power network in to two parts (11a, 11b), and deflects the parts in another two power networks, respectively, based on control signals (5a) from the control unit.    USE - Device for energy distribution for photovoltaic- and wind power system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy distribution device divides the energy flow from the power network in to two parts, and deflects the parts in another two power networks, respectively based on control signals from the control unit, thus utilizing energy generated with energy source in an improved manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an energy distribution device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy distribution device.    Power networks (1, 2, 3)    Connectors (1a, 2a, 3a)    Energy distribution device (4)    Control unit (5)    Control signals (5a)    Energy flow (11)    Parts (11a, 11b)    Energy distribution device (20)
NOVELTY - The system has a high temperature fluid delivery channel section (220) provided with a hot fluid transfer channel, which discharges high temperature fluid. Cooling fluid is discharged through a cryogenic fluid transfer channel. A heat exchanger (110) is provided in a power unit, and releases heat of the power unit. A thermoelectric module (400) is connected to a heat radiator (300). A main battery or sub battery (440) is electrically connected with the thermoelectric module. A high temperature panel is equipped with a heat insulating panel.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases power generation efficiency and efficiently uses waste heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermoelectric power generation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat exchanger (110)    High temperature fluid delivery channel section (220)    Heat radiator (300)    Thermoelectric module (400)    Main battery or sub battery (440)
NOVELTY - An amorphous crystalline transparent conductive film containing tin element is formed on a polymeric material substrate, and heat-processed at 110-130 degrees C, to manufacture crystalline transparent electrode.    USE - Manufacture of transparent electrode used for liquid crystal display element, electroluminescent display element and thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent electrode has excellent chemical resistance.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a molding die on the surface of substrate. The precursor layer containing a transparent electroconductive precursor material and a volatile material is formed on the substrate. The molding die is pressed in the precursor layer and volatile material is volatilized. The molding die is released from the precursor layer and heat processing of precursor layer is performed.    USE - Manufacturing method of transparent conductive film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film having desired shaped double texture structure can be easily manufactured at low cost. High conversion efficiency of solar cell can be achieved, by improving optical confinement effect of solar cell using double texture of transparent conductive film. The processing time can be shortened, as the transparent conductive precursor layer is hardened by irradiating UV light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the transparent conductive film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a running belt equipped with a current reception wing that is installed in a direction perpendicular to tidal current. Driving force is obtained from tidal current, which is an energy source for the running belt. Circulation of the running belt is carried out such that a generator is driven. Force is applied to the running belt by fluid pressure of tidal current such that force in the running belt is reduced. A high-speed-operation chain interlocks with speed up gears, and carries out circulation of the running belt.    USE - System for generating tidal power. Can also be used for a wind-powered electricity generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system enables circulation of the running belt to be carried out such that the generator is driven so that multiple current reception wings are made in a belt shape, and have a simple structure, thus obtaining large electric power generation amount and ensuring large parrying surface product. The current reception wing ensures high efficiency, thus achieving line crack and stable movement, and reducing construction cost and maintenance expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a running terminal part of a running belt.    Terminal part (7)    Support wire (71)    Suspension wire (72)    Horizontal support structure (73)    Vertical support structure (74)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a metal pipe (32) that is provided with LEDs for irradiating blue and red lights with respect to the thin film such as amorphous silicon arranged on the insulating substrate (10). The controller closes end of the pipe after confining light and electromagnetic waves within the pipe. The controller measures electrical property of the thin film based on the change in electric power of electromagnetic wave or permeation characteristics of the light.    USE - Apparatus for measuring electrical property of thin film on insulating substrate, used for apparatus for manufacturing device (claimed) such as solar cell, liquid crystal device and organic electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical property of the thin film can be measured appropriately based on the change in electric power of electromagnetic wave or permeation characteristics of the light. Defects in the thin film can be determined reliably so that the quality control of the thin film can be implemented and service lifetime of the device can be improved. Actual product can be manufactured effectively and evaluation corresponding to sunlight spectrum can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the measuring apparatus.    Insulating substrate (10)    Metal pipe (32)    Photoconductive layer (34)    Radiator (35)    Open end of pipe (36)
NOVELTY - The junction box has a housing and diode (1) including an electrical contact that is formed of electrically conductive foil strips (2,3). A slidable guide has a guiding surface that is connected to the housing. The foil strip is extended over the guiding surface, and secured to the guide. The guide is included with foot plate positioned in receiving pathway. The foil strip is connected with conductor of solar cell.    USE - Junction box for connecting solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Size and amount of stress applied on the diode while bending the foil strip is reduced, as flexible foil strip having 5-6 mm width is used. Hence cost reduction of junction box is enabled. Size of bended strip in vertical direction is small, so that foil strip density on junction box can be reduced. The foil strip can be guided by bending the strip over the guide. The foil strips are biased against guiding surface, against each other and against the clamps, so that fastening of strips on guides is improved, and good electrical connection is established between foil strips, and between foil strips and clamps. Different designs can be devised with the same junction box using movable guides. Improved cooling is ensured by foil strips.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical foil strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the diode with two foil strips.    Diode (1)    Foil strips (2,3)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a monolayer or oligolayer of a surface-hydrophobizing substance onto a surface of a substrate, and applying a substance containing electrically conductive particle to the substrate in accordance with a predetermined pattern. The surface-hydrophobizing substance is a silane where methyl group independently in each case is aryl or cyclically, methoxy, ethoxy or chlorine. The electrically conductive particles contain silver, copper, iron or tin.    USE - Method for producing a structured electrically conductive coating on a substrate for producing solar cells or printed circuit boards (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves applying a monolayer or oligolayer of a surface-hydrophobizing substance onto a surface of a substrate,, and hence ensures production of structured electrically conductive coating on a substrate with clearly defined and accurate edges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electronic component.
NOVELTY - The equipment has dielectric material which is installed in dielectric pipe (10) for producing ozone in creeping discharge mode. A voltage supplier (50) is connected to electrode portion (20) accommodated in a case (30). The dielectric pipe is installed in the inner side of case. The voltage supplier and electrode portion are grounded through collector (40). The cooling water is flowed in rotation portion of the case, for cooling the dielectric pipe. The electrode portion is spirally formed in inner side of dielectric pipe, along length direction.    USE - Coaxial surface discharge type ozone creation equipment installed in semiconductor production line of LED and solar cell fabrication industry.    ADVANTAGE - The high density ozone can be produced efficiently. The utilization efficiency of ozone in cleaning process field or non-degradable waste disposal field, can be improved. The environmental contamination can be prevented and discharge pipe can be cooled efficiently. The generation of metallic impurity due to collision of electrode portion and discharge pipe can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of coaxial surface discharge type ozone creation equipment.    Zigzag type dielectric pipe (10)    Electrode portion (20)    Case (30)    Collector (40)    Voltage supplier (50)
NOVELTY - The cooling hat comprises a solar cell module, a thermoelectric element (51), a cooling pin (52) and a thermoelectric module (50) with a solar panel (42) which is exposed to the upper side of a band part (20), where a power source supplies power from the solar cell module to the thermoelectric module. A lower frame is connected to a cover unit.    USE - Cooling hat.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling hat comprises a solar cell module and a thermoelectric module with a solar panel which is exposed to the upper side of a band part, where a power source supplies power from the solar cell module, thus ensures a convenient cooling hat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of a cooling hat.    Band part (20)    Solar panel (42)    Thermoelectric module (50)    Thermoelectric element (51)    Cooling pin (52)
NOVELTY - The LED lamp has a major light with several LEDs arranged at a top end of a lamp post, and an assistant light (40) arranged around the major light. A solar panel is electrically connected to the assistant light and is arranged at top of the LED lamp, for converting solar energy into electrical energy so as to power the assistant light for emitting the light.    USE - LED lamp used as street lamp or park lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Since the assistant lights are powered by solar panel, energy-saving and environmental-friendly effects can be realized. The lighting elements of assistant lights have different colors, and so the LED lamp is made colorful.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of lamp post of LED lamp.    Assistant light (40)    Envelope (42)    Cap (44)    Extending hole (46)    Rechargeable battery (60)
NOVELTY - The single stage low boost/buck ratio stand-alone solar energy power generating circuit has storage unit, charging converter circuit for storing the power generated from the solar energy power generating unit, and a discharging converter circuit which supplies power stored in the storage unit to the load unit. The charging and discharging converter circuits provide commonly used components. The charging and discharging converter circuits are synchronous rectifying Zeta converter and Sepic converter.    USE - Single stage low boost/buck ratio stand-alone solar energy power generating circuit for supplying power to lighting system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the production cost of the circuit since the two-stage circuit is simplified as a single stage circuit with less components, volume, and weight. Controls the operations of the charging mode and discharging mode since the connecting node between the simplified load resistor and capacitor is inserted with a low speed or high speed switch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a single stage low boost/buck ratio stand-alone solar energy power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Zeta and Sepic converters in two-stage low boost-buck ratio stand-alone solar energy power generating system.    Switches (1311,1317,1331,1334)    Inductors (1312,1315,1316,1319)    Capacitors (1313,1318,1322)    Load resistor (1323)    Battery (1325)
NOVELTY - Section bar (60) for fixing solar panels (P) to an underlying roof covering which is formed by the juxtaposition of plates (32, 34) which overlap to the side, comprises a seat (S) in which the end of a panel is held, and a part which is suitable for being snap-engaged onto the curved part of a rise (36) formed by a covering slab. The part which is engaged comprises two distinct legs or end portions (62, 64).    USE - A section bar for fixing solar panels to an underlying roof covering.    ADVANTAGE - The section bar does not damage the roof, is resistant to strong moving or lifting forces, and is preferably compatible with the covering described in EP1885968.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A filler (80) comprising a layer of silicon or a rubber shim, is provided between the walls of the seat and the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of fixing system.    Plates (32, 34)    Rise (36)    Section bar (60)    Legs or end portions (62, 64)    Filler (80)    Solar panels (P)    Seat (S)
NOVELTY - The machine has a linear scale (6) arranged between X-axis nozzle support unit and processing nozzle, to detect the pitch feed direction position of the nozzle. A detection unit (7) detects difference in the temperature of running drive mechanism and room temperature. A control apparatus (C) controls the pitch feed direction position of the nozzle, by adding correction value to the position of the nozzle, based on the temperature difference detection result.    USE - Laser processing machine for performing laser scribing and patterning of thin film used in manufacture of solar cell panel, organic electroluminescent display or plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of malfunction in the laser processing machine can be prevented, since deviation in the actual position of the nozzle with respect to thermal expansion of the nozzle support unit is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of control apparatus of the laser processing machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Linear scale (6)    Temperature difference detection unit (7)    Electrodes (71,72)    Control apparatus (C)    CPU (C1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a user interface (20) for receiving a set of operational parameters for a solar-powered device (10) from a user. A controller (24) determines a minimum energy requirement to operate the solar-powered device according to the set of operational parameters, and compares a minimum energy requirement to a maximum available energy level determined from solar insolation information. The controller operates the solar-powered device according to the operational parameters if minimum energy requirement is less than the maximum available energy level.    USE - Apparatus for controlling a solar-powered device that is utilized for a solar powered lighting system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus limits configurable settings to preferably enable configurations having maximum energy demands by the minimum expected energy level. The apparatus allows energy consumption of the device to be matched with amount of solar energy, and maximizes performance of the device while preventing failure of the device at critical situations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar-powered device    (2) a method for operating a solar-powered device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar device.    Solar-powered device (10)    Lighting element (12)    Solar panel (16)    User interface (20)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The water powered device (10) has a buoyant structure with a hollow body (12) and a stub tower (13) projecting from the hollow body. The structure is arranged to float with the hollow body submerged. Pendulums (21) are mounted within the structure. A fluid ram is each coupled between interior of the structure and a respective pendulum such that when the structure rolls each ram is driven to produce fluid under pressure. An electricity generation unit produces electricity and has a fluid motor arranged to be driven by fluid under pressure. An electromagnetic generator is coupled to the motor.    USE - Water powered device for generating electric power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Energy can be extracted whatever is the direction of the seas by virtue of the pendulum mounting, allowing the relative inclination of the pendulum and buoyant structure to be in any direction. The device has a massive and robust structure by which it can maintain integrity and reliability for a design life span of 20 to 30 years. The device operates from a free unpolluted power source without producing carbon emissions. Has minimal moving parts and a totally symmetrical design which ensures a totally omni-direction source wave usage. Operates unmanned but accessible for routine maintenance. The device has no external fittings and turbine to reduce external drag and consequently increase roll efficiency. A potential reduction in coastal erosion is achieved while the device can be easily floated to other locations if required. The floating device moves with the applied wave loads, establishing its own natural frequency of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side section through a wave powered device for generating electric power.    Water powered device (10)    Sea surface (11)    Hollow body (12)    Stub tower (13)    Pendulums (21)
NOVELTY - A mounting has two supports (10) for the turbines (11). A rigid tether (14) on the supports extends in use at a predetermined downward orientation and is pivotally connected on one end to an underwater anchorage (15). The supports have two buoyant legs (12) connected by limbs (13). The legs raise or sink the supports about the transverse pivot axis of the anchorage to move the supports between underwater operating and surface maintenance positions.    USE - Mounting for underwater turbine, such as a tidal stream turbine for generating power from water currents, especially those from coastal regions or river estuaries.    ADVANTAGE - The supports for turbines can be moved from operating to maintenance positions and vice-versa by simple and effective pitching, since the supports and the tether are made to move through the same arc between positions instead of articulation between both. One end portion of the long part of each buoyant leg is shaped to minimize hydrodynamic drag. Regulating the roll of turbines enhances hydrodynamic stability of the turbines in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of an underwater turbine mounting in operating position.    Supports (10)    Turbines (11)    Buoyant legs (12)    Limbs (13)    Rigid tether (14)    Underwater anchorage (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heating part (11a) comprising inhalation holes for sucking wafer in which a paste is coated to a heating surface. A movement part (20a) is positioned with a predetermined spacing under the heating part. A raising/lowering part (33) is provided in an orthogonal direction to support the wafer, so that paste is coated in the wafer. Warm air is supplied in a drying furnace.    USE - Drying apparatus for solar cell printing.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus dries the component of the solar cell printed on the wafer in a short time, and performs solar cell printing, without cleaning operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a drying apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heating part (11a)    Movement part (20a)    Raising/lowering part (33)    Eccentric cam (41b)    Guidance rod (42a)
NOVELTY - The solar energy greenhouse (1) has a roof structure (20) that is disposed on a main structure (10). Thin-film solar cell assemblies (30) are disposed at unequal intervals on the roof structure. A transparent material e.g. glass or plastic is arranged in the unequal gap between the thin-film solar cell assemblies, such that sunlight directly enters the solar energy greenhouse through the transparent material.    USE - Solar energy greenhouse for cultivating plants e.g. flower plant, grass, vegetable and fruits.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electrical energy generated by the thin-film solar cell assemblies and the rate of growth of plants are improved due to uniform distribution of sunlight towards the thin film solar cell assemblies and plants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the solar energy greenhouse.    Solar energy greenhouse (1)    Main structure (10)    Holders (12)    Roof structure (20)    Thin-film solar cell assemblies (30)
NOVELTY - A cathode layer (4a) comprising a transparent electroconductive material is formed on an organic light-emitting layer. A cathode layer (4b) comprising transparent electroconductive material is formed on the cathode (a), to obtain an organic electroluminescent element having a substrate (1), an anode layer (2), an organic light-emitting layer (3) and cathode layer (4). The pulse frequency during film-forming of cathode layer (4a) is less than the pulse frequency during film-forming of cathode layer (4b).    USE - Manufacture of organic electroluminescent element used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of organic electroluminescent element having excellent damage resistance. The peeling of organic light-emitting layer from the organic electroluminescent element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode layer (2)    Organic light-emitting layer (3)    Cathode layers (4,4a,4b)
NOVELTY - A p-type organic-semiconductor coating liquid containing acene-type compound(s), is coated on an electrode (2,5) formed on a substrate (1) directly or through organic layer, and p-type organic-semiconductor layer (3) is formed by setting the substrate temperature to 40 degrees C or more during coating process and/or after coating process. A n-type organic-semiconductor coating liquid containing n-type organic semiconductor(s), is coated on formed p-type organic-semiconductor layer to obtain a thin film.    USE - Manufacture of thin film used for organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin-film solar cell has excellent conversion efficiency, and can be manufactured economically by simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of organic thin-film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Electrodes (2,5)    P-type organic-semiconductor layer (3)    N-type organic-semiconductor layer (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a closed gas container (1) filled with high-pressure gas (10), and a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder (3) connected to an outlet of the closed container. A sprinkler (6) inside the container sprays hot fluid e.g. spring water, and cold fluid e.g. sea water, alternately into the container to heat up or cool down the gas. A piston (3a) of the cylinder is moved back and forth in a reciprocal movement. A generator (9) converts the reciprocal movement of the piston into electricity generation, and the sprinkler is automatically rotated from kinetic energy of flowing fluid.    USE - Device for generation of electricity using a hot gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The gas container is made of metallic material of high strength or of polymer material of high strength such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, so that the gas container can accommodate the high-pressure gas. The gas container can be buried in the ground and surrounding by concrete for enhanced strength. The device is provided with a low grade temperature heat source, and has a simplified structure and low production cost, thus achieving economical electricity generation. The hot and cold fluids are sprayed alternatively and repeatedly into the closed container to heat up or cool down the high-pressure gas, so that a piston rod of the cylinder is pushed and pulled back and forth to produce electricity continuously as the high-pressure gas expands or contracts, thus ensuring continuous generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electricity generation device.    Closed gas container (1)    Pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder (3)    Piston (3a)    Sprinkler (6)    Generator (9)    High-pressure gas (10)
NOVELTY - A voltage change rate detection circuit (30) detects the voltage change rate of electric power output from an electric power source (1). A current changing rate detection circuit (40) detects the current changing rate of electric power output from power source. A switching signal source (50) is controlled to produce a switching signal that maximizes the electric power, based on the detected voltage and current change rates.    USE - Electric power maximization control system, for controlling maximization of electric power output from electric power source (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power maximization is controlled using an analog circuit, without performing digital conversion of voltage change rate and current change rate. The power consumption of the control system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power maximization control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric power system.    Electric power source (1)    Voltage change rate detection circuit (30)    Peak detection circuit (31)    Current changing rate detection circuit (40)    Switching signal source (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a substrate handling device that supports and moves the device substrate in a position with the upward facing surface. A vision system that is positioned below the device substrate surface monitors edge regions of the substrate while the portion of the layers is removed from the device substrate by a laser device. A system controller controls removal of the portion of the layers from the device substrate based on information received from the vision system regarding the monitored edge regions.    USE - Apparatus for scribing lines in layers of solar cell device substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The good cell-to-cell and cell-to-edge isolation can be achieved by the system controller which controls the positioning and frequency of pulses delivered by each laser device. Material removal from the edge of the device substrate can be performed so that the electrical shorts can be prevented in the finally formed solar cell. Thus the yield of the solar cell can be improved and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The polymeric material can be placed between the back glass substrate and the deposited layers on the device substrate to form a hermetic seal so that the solar cell can be prevented from outer environmental attack during its life and the efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for scribing lines in layers of solar cell device substrate; and    (2) system for fabricating solar cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the steps involved in a process of forming a solar module using a solar module production line.    Bond composite structure (134)    Autoclave composite structure (136)    Attach junction box (138)    Attach support structure (141)    Upload module (142)
NOVELTY - An adhesive (A1) comprises at least one resin component containing at least one cyanate ester component, epoxy resin, nitrogen-containing curative, metal filler, which has a melting point of less than 300 degrees C at 1013 mbar; and optionally, at least one electrically conductive filler, which is different from the metal filler.    USE - As adhesive used in the fabrication of electronic devices, integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, solar cells and/or solar modules; (claimed), use as lead-free solder replacement technology, general interconnect technology, and die attach adhesive; used in energy production, personal computers, control systems, and telephone networks.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive provides an adhesive and the cured product of the adhesive which both have electrically conducting properties. The adhesive can be cured in 0.1 second to 100 minutes at a temperature of 50-220 degrees C, when cured, the cured product exhibits a good adhesion, a stable electrical contact resistance and a high electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cured product of adhesive (A1); and    (2) bonded assembly comprising two substrates aligned in a spaced apart relationship, each of which having an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface, where between the inwardly facing surfaces of each of the two substrates an electrically conductive bond is formed by the cured adhesive.
NOVELTY - The element has a fastening body (103), and a hook-shaped element connected with the fastening body. The hook-shaped element partially comprises a wire bending element (105). The body comprises a front side (202) and a rear side (204), and the wire bending element is partially guided below the rear side of the fastening body. The wire bending element is connected with the rear side of the fastening body at a point by a welded connection. The fastening body comprises holes, and a bracket is formed by the wire bending element.    USE - Fastening element for fastening parts of a roof structure such as solar system i.e. solar panel, on and/or in a roof (all claimed). Can also be used for photovoltaic for industrial water.    ADVANTAGE - The hook-shaped element partially comprises the wire bending element, thus preventing breakage of a welding seam, and hence manufacturing roof hooks in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fastening a part of a solar system i.e. solar panel, on and/or in a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fastening element with a wire bending hook.    Fastening body (103)    Wire bending element (105)    Front side of fastening body (202)    Rear side of fastening body (204)    Wire (210)
NOVELTY - Optical element (1) having an anti-reflection function comprises: a base (2) having a main surface; and many projecting or recessed structures (3) arranged on the main surface of the base at a fine pitch equal to or less than the wavelength of visible light, where the main surface has hydrophilicity, and a contact angle of the main surface to pure water is less than or equal to 30 degrees .    USE - The optical element is useful in display apparatus (claimed), optoelectronics, optical communications (e.g. optical fibers), solar cells and illuminating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The optical element has improved anti-reflection and transmission characteristics. The stains e.g. fingerprints adhering to the surface of the optical element can be easily removed by wiping with water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing the optical element comprising: forming many projecting or recessed structures arranged on a main surface of a base at a fine pitch equal to or less than the wavelength of visible light by transferring recesses and projections formed on a surface of a base to a transfer material; and hydrophilizing the main surface of the base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the structure of the optical element.    Optical element (1)    Base (2)    Structures (3)
NOVELTY - The system (100) comprises several laminators (24) having an upper structure and lower structure to perform laminating processes on several objects to be processed. A laminating cassette (26) has several stages on which the laminators are respectively and independently loaded. A lifting device lifts the upper structure of each laminator to separate/combine the upper structure of one laminator from/with the lower structure of another laminator.    USE - Laminating system for laminating protection element on electrode of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple laminators are loaded in the stages of the laminating cassette, and the repair or selective replacement of the laminator is possible. The time for maintenance and repair is minimized. The protection element can be adhered on the solar cell without generation of bubble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the laminating system.    Laminator (24)    Laminating cassette (26)    Discharge section (32)    Lead-in conveyor (38)    Laminating system (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermoelectric generator unit (1) with a thermoelectric module which thermally contacts a heat source (3) on one side and a coolant circuit (20) on the other side. The coolant circuit is provided for dissipating heat energy to a body part (5) of the vehicle (10) that is independent from another possible coolant circuit (4) for cooling the engine or the oil of the vehicle.    USE - Device for obtaining electrical energy in an engine-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a thermoelectric generator unit with a thermoelectric module which thermally contacts a heat source on one side and a coolant circuit on the other side, and thus ensures improved electrical energy obtaining device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy obtaining device.    Thermoelectric generator unit (1)    Heat source (3)    Coolant circuits (4,20)    Body part (5)    Vehicle (10)
NOVELTY - The earth-boring tool has a body, at least one cutter provided on the body, and hardfacing material (10) provided on at least a portion of a surface of the body. The hardfacing material comprises of a metal matrix material, and particles of polycrystalline diamond material embedded within the metal matrix material. The particles of polycrystalline diamond material comprises inter-bonded diamond grains. The cutter comprises a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutting component fixed and attached to the bit body of a fixed-cutter rotary drill bit provided on the body.    USE - Earth-boring tool used in formation of wellbores. Can be used in forming wellbores for various purposes e.g. extraction of oil and gas from subterranean formations and extraction of geothermal heat from subterranean formations.    ADVANTAGE - Provides hardfacing materials that may be used to increase the wear-resistance of earth-boring tools, which may be provided in the form of fixed-cutter rotary drill bits, roller cone rotary drill bits, diamond impregnated rotary drill bits, reamer tools, mills, and coring bits. Ensures that the abrasive, wear-resistant hardfacing materials exhibit improved resistance to abrasion, erosion, or both abrasion and erosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the hardfacing method of the earth-boring tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a simplified drawing of a hardfacing material used on the earth-boring tool.    Hardfacing material (10)    Discontinuous phase (12)    Additional discontinuous phase (13)    Matrix phase (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a circulation process for generating geothermal energy using a distribution flow line (355a). A set of ends of the flow line is coupled to any point along a main flow line (365). The main flow line is switched from a closed position to an open position for receiving fluid e.g. corrosion-inhibited anti-freeze solution. The fluid is circulated through the distribution and main flow lines. The fluid is re-circulated through the main flow line and the distribution flow line in the closed position, and geothermal generated energy is distributed.    USE - Method for generating and distributing geothermal energy from a riparian source e.g. ocean, river, lake, stream, pond and aquifer, in a riparian geothermal generation and distribution infrastructure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows fixing an average home into an existing geothermal grid without the need to invest in the infrastructure outside the home by a user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a riparian geothermal generation and distribution infrastructure comprising a distribution flow line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a residential home utilized to connect a main distribution line for providing a geothermal heating and cooling system.    Residential home (345a)    Riperian body (351)    Distribution flow line (355a)    Main flow line (365)    Geothermal roadway system (3500)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide-based conductor contains gallium and manganese with which zinc oxide is co-doped.    USE - Zinc oxide-based conductor i.e. transparent conductor, for use as an electrode of a solar cell and an LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide-based conductor has improved stability, electrical conductivity, electron density and electron mobility, and moisture resistance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a unit cell having a wurtzite structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a thermal interface element that is formed in thermal communication with the heat source (138) and the heatsink (140). The thermal interface element comprising a top layer and a bottom layer such that the freestanding nanosprings (132) are between the top layer and bottom layers. The nanosprings, top layer, and the bottom layer comprise inorganic material.    USE - Electronic device such as solar cell, optical device, power generation device and energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The stress in the bond layer can be reduced by the compliance of the nanospring structures, thus maintaining longer fatigue life. The compliant spring structures move independently from one another during differential thermal expansion of the two materials is bonded together, thus relieving stress on the bond layer material. The high overall stiffness of the structure can be realized using the small size of the nanosprings and high spring density during both normal and shear loading.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of preparing electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thermal interface element.    Nanosprings (132)    Heat source (138)    Heatsink (140)    Solder layer (142)    Adhesion layers (144)
NOVELTY - Wave structure 1 of water surface is used as primary source. In the section of the specified surface area of the above structure 1 there arranged is conversion system (CS) 2 on the basis at least of two discrete modules in the form of linear electromagnetic transducers 3 including relatively movable electrically insulated winding 4 and magnetic system 5, 51 with positive buoyancy, which is located inside it. Electromagnetic transducers 3 are integrated to CS 2 by means of mechanical communications. Mechanical communications are formed in the form of rigid volume wave-permeable grid structure 7 with positive buoyancy, which is structurally managed with possibility of providing minimum vertical movement relative to central plane 8 of wave structure 1. Electrically insulated winding 4 in each module is rigidly fixed in vertical seats of grid structure 7 so that wave permeability of this winding 4 is provided. Positive buoyancy of magnetic system 5, 51 in each module is managed by means of kinematic communication of its upper part with float 6. For that purpose, float 6 is arranged with possibility of location at least of its upper part in the area of wave structure 1 of water surface. Wave energy plant is provided for method's implementation. The construction is simplified owing to necessary fixture of each discrete module of energy system relative to the water reservoir bottom, providing current collection from virtually fixed elements of discrete modules.    USE - Power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Increasing efficiency. 18 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The protection element (2) is made of longitudinally extending strips of a flexible material with multiple passages. The longitudinally extending strip has a width, which is greater than the distance (A) between the roof surface (4) and the component lower side (10) around a determined magnitude (C).    USE - Protection element for arrangement at component, particularly photovoltaic module or solar panel, to prevent the penetration of solid bodies.    ADVANTAGE - The protection element is made of longitudinally extending strips of a flexible material with multiple passages, and thus ensures an improved protection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a protection element.    Protection element (2)    Roof surface (4)    Component lower side (10)    Distance (A)    Magnitude (C)
NOVELTY - A seesaw type wave power generating device (1a) includes two buoys (10,20), an impeller generator (30) between buoys, and two connecting pipes (41,42) communicating the buoys to the impeller generator. When the buoys are filled with liquid, these bob on the water while the water waves cause the liquid to flow back and forth between the pipes so as to drive impeller generator. A control box (50) in either buoy has a control module and a power storage unit electrically connected to the generator to store the electricity produced by the generator from dynamic energy of waves.    USE - Seesaw type wave power generating device for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The wave power generating device is of simplified construction to facilitate its easy implementation and is floated on water for easy maintenance. The check valves in the intersections between buoys and connecting pipes are opened or closed alternately so as to rotate continuously the generator for generating electricity, providing the device with improved practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a seesaw type wave power generating device.    Seesaw type wave power generating device (1a)    Buoys (10,20)    Impeller generator (30)    Connecting pipes (41,42)    Control box (50)
NOVELTY - The filament lamp has several filaments (3) sequentially located in a line in a fluorescent tube (2) provided with an external bypass line (22), the filaments being electrically fed independently so that they can be extended in a pipe-axis direction inside the tube. An internal lead (4) is connected to both ends of the filament, and is drawn out from the end via the external bypass line.    USE - Filament lamp for heating semiconductor wafer used in manufacture of semiconductor device, solar cell, liquid crystal substrate, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the filaments can be adjusted, thus enabling to precisely heat desired location of the semiconductor wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the filament lamp.    Filament heater (1)    Fluorescent tube (2)    Filaments (3)    Internal lead (4)    Bypass line (22)
NOVELTY - The vehicle toy (10) has a drive unit (13) attached to frames (12a-12d), which is driven by solar cell (11). The front wheels (14c,14d) and rear wheels (14a,14b) are attached to the frame. The solar cell is engaged and fixed to the locking portions (15,16) which are formed in the curve-shaped thin plate of the frame.    USE - Vehicle toy e.g. miniature car.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the solar cell can be prevented since the solar cell is attached to the locking portions and the weight of the vehicle toy can be reduced since the wheels are made of synthetic resin. The usage of the large number of components between the rotating shaft and wheel can be avoided since the rotary motion of motor is directly transmitted to wheel through the shaft. Thus the durability of the solar cell and strength of the toy can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle toy.    Vehicle toy (10)    Solar cell (11)    Frames (12a-12d)    Drive unit (13)    Rear wheels (14a,14b)    Front wheels (14c,14d)    Locking portions (15,16)
NOVELTY - The cabinet (100) has an air intake opening provided in a top cover (104). A central shelf (106) has a central aperture incorporating a fan mount. An air duct (118) is coupled to a conditioned air exit and the central aperture. A radiator frame is diagonally positioned above the central shelf. An upper coil mount (114) is secured to a rear panel (103) above the central shelf. A lower coil mount (116) is secured to the rear panel below the central shelf. A compressor base (119) is secured to the bottom cover. A set of covers fully encloses the front and sides of the cabinet structure.    USE - Down-flow appliance cabinet for an indirect-exchange geothermal heat pump system.    ADVANTAGE - The cabinet is compact, inexpensive, and simple to install.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fan mount is selected from a diagonally-oriented front radiator mount and a diagonally-oriented rear radiator mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a down-flow appliance cabinet for indirect-exchange geothermal heat pump system.    Down-flow appliance cabinet (100)    Rear panel (103)    Top cover (104)    Central shelf (106)    Diagonally-oriented front radiator mount (111)    Diagonally-oriented rear radiator mount (112)    Upper coil mount (114)    Lower coil mount (116)    Air duct (118)    Compressor base (119)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has several single phase inverters (6-8) that are connected in serial manner. The input voltage of the single phase inverters (7,8) is detected by the voltage detectors (12,13). A gate pulse generator (18) is controlled by a control circuit (14) to generate gate pulse signal according to the detected input voltage. The operation of the single phase inverter (6) is controlled using generated gate pulse signal.    USE - Device for converting DC power from solar cell into AC power.    ADVANTAGE - A power converter device capable of preventing conversion of input voltage of the single phase inverters into overvoltage can be provided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power converter device (2)    Single phase inverters (6-8)    Voltage detectors (12,13)    Control circuit (14)    Gate pulse generator (18)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a rectilinear tubular portion (3) comprising a closed end (6) and another end (5) connected to a coolant return pipe, where the device is made of thermoplastic material. Another rectilinear tubular portion (4) comprises a closed end (8), and another end (7) connected to a coolant inlet pipe. An opening (9) is provided in a lateral wall of the latter portion, and emerges into the former portion in upstream of the closed end of the former portion. The portions are inclined with respect to each other.    USE - Device for connecting a coolant inlet pipe and a coolant return pipe of a geothermal probe (claimed) that is utilized for transferring calories to a heat pump located in a technical room of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The opening is provided in the lateral wall of the tubular portion, so that a part of another tubular portion extended beyond the closed end of the former portion forms a container to facilitate decantation and stagnation of particles and impurities suspended in the coolant, thus preventing rising of the particles and impurities till the heat pump. The efficiency of the pump is therefore improved. The closed end of one of the tubular portions reduces the speed of the coolant in the upper part of the container, thus preventing recirculation of the particles and the impurities located at the bottom of the container. The tubular portions are inclined with respect to each other, thus reducing a boring diameter to receive the probe. The connection device is monoblock, thus limiting the risk of leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective and longitudinal sectional view of a connecting device.    Coolant inlet pipe and coolant return pipe connecting device (2)    Rectilinear tubular portions (3, 4)    Ends (5, 7)    Closed ends (6, 8)    Opening (9)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has a cathode (13), an anode (12) and a bulk heterojunction-type photoelectric conversion layer (14) obtained by mixing p-type semiconductor material and n-type semiconductor material. The conversion element has a layer containing material (M) having lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level of less than -1.4 eV and glass transition temperature of 50-280 degrees C, between cathode and photoelectric conversion layer.    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell and optical sensor array (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has high fill factor, open circuit voltage, photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell consists of bulk heterojunction-type organic photoelectric conversion element.    Organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Bulk heterojunction-type photoelectric conversion layer (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a crucible (1) whose outer periphery of side surface is provided with thermal insulation material (4). The carbon composite materials (501a,501b) are arranged on the main surfaces of plate-like element (502) of heat retention lid (5) made of carbon felt. An opening (6) is formed penetrating the main surfaces of plate-like element, to cover upper surface of thermal insulation material, when heat retention lid is placed on top of crucible.    USE - Apparatus for refining silicon used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening is formed penetrating the main surfaces of plate like element to cover upper surface of thermal insulation material, the temperature difference in up-down directions of the crucible can be reduced. Thus the life time of the crucible in the silicon refining apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal insulation material is installed in upper surface of crucible, so that the upper surface and heat retention lid of crucible does not contact directly. The lid has a protrusion formed in upper surface of crucible, such that the lower portion of protrusion is located in the side of melting silicon (2). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicon refining method, which involves refining melting silicon held in crucible by reducing pressure inside the pressure reduction container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the silicon refining apparatus.    Crucible (1)    Melting silicon (2)    Thermal insulation materials (4)    Heat retention lid (5)    Opening (6)    Carbon composite materials (501a,501b)    Plate like element (502)
NOVELTY - Sputtering target comprises tantalum oxide, titanium oxide (5.2-9.2 %mass) and indium oxide. The mass ratio of tantalum oxide and titanium oxide is 0.022-0.160. The sputtering target has specific resistance of 5x 10-4 Omega .cm at relative density of 97% or more. The transparent conducting oxide obtained by direct flow sputtering method has specific resistance of 5x 10-4 Omega .cm or less and refractive index of 2 or more.    USE - The sputtering target is useful for solar cell, touch panel and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target has low specific resistance, high relative density and refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing the above-cited sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The vacuum coating apparatus has several chambers (C3,C5) that are maintained at different atmosphere or vacuum degrees. Differential pressure units (U3,U4) are inter-linked between the adjacent chambers. The chambers and differential pressure unit drive a flexible strip-shaped sheet base material continuously.    USE - Vacuum coating apparatus for use in manufacture of functional films used in thin film solar cell and organic electroluminescent (EL) element.    ADVANTAGE - High quality functional film can be laminated efficiently by removing foreign material in the chambers using differential voltage unit. Sheet base material can be conveyed smoothly and reliably, without damaging film-forming portion, since pressing roller presses the sheet base material partially, and clamps the material from other side of porous roller. The generation of wrinkles and bending in the sheet base material can be prevented, since the sheet base material driven into the slit-shaped pass line is maintained property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vacuum coating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view diagram of principal portion of vacuum coating apparatus.    Flanges (3a,3b)    Pressure reduction unit group (4)    Driving rollers (23,24)    Chambers (C3,C5)    Differential pressure unit (U3,U4)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating kinetic energy when vehicle is circulated. The kinetic energy is directly transmitted to cylinders provided with blades. When the vehicle passes over the cylinder moving in circular manner, the movement is transmitted to a mechanical system regulating the movement for transmitting to electrical energy generator.    USE - Method for using kinetic energy of motor vehicle to generate electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the method for using kinetic energy of motor vehicles to generate electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The blind apparatus (1) has frame (10) comprising several frame elements (11-14) and curved attachment surface (10A). A solar cell sheet (20) having flexibility, is maintained to the frame along attachment surface for performing light-shielding and electric power generation.    USE - Blind apparatus installed in shop e.g. super market.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation amount per unit light shielding area can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the blind apparatus.    Blind apparatus (1)    Frame (10)    Attachment surface (10A)    Frame elements (11-14)    Solar cell sheet (20)
NOVELTY - The night light has a circuit housing (2) having a rechargeable battery (3), and a solar panel positioned on an outside surface for charging the battery. A control circuitry is connected to the battery, the panel and a set of LEDs controls the LEDs and charges the battery. A photocell activates the LEDs in response to a predetermined level of ambient light. A set of suction cups (7) joined to the housing retains the light on a window surface, where the battery is recharged by daylight during daylight hours. A supplemental battery is provided for alternate use to provide power to the LEDs.    USE - Solar powered night light. Uses include but are not limited to reading lights, flash lights, accent lights, decorative lights and holiday lights.    ADVANTAGE - The night light is affixed to a window via suction cups, and light captured during the daytime is used for charging internal batteries, thus ensuring that the nightlight automatically activates the LEDs illuminating a desired area while reducing overall power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a solar window nightlight.    Projection lenses (1a, 1b)    Circuit housing (2)    Rechargeable battery (3)    Suction cups (7)    Holes (8)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has a discharge port to discharge thermal medium (26) in a flexible resin-made corrugated pipe (31) that is arranged in excavation hole (23) of ground. A pipe end (31a) of the corrugated pipe is sealed by a cap structure (33) that is screwed together with the waveform shaped surface of the corrugated pipe.    USE - Geothermal heat exchanger such as duplex-type geothermal heat exchanger of geothermal heat utilization system for performing air conditioning of building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end of the corrugated pipe is sealed by the cap structure that is screwed together with the waveform shaped surface of pipe, the need for providing separate fixation structure of fixing the cap structure to the pipe, so that the structure of the pipe is simplified and the cost is reduced, while improving the workability of installation of geothermal heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of geothermal heat exchanger.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Excavation hole (23)    Thermal medium (26)    Corrugated pipe (31)    Pipe end of corrugated pipe (31a)    Cap structure (33)
NOVELTY - The installation method involves inserting the corrugated pipe (31) used as the flow path of thermal medium, in the excavation hole (23) then filling the space (SP23) between the excavation hole and the corrugated pipe with a filler (27). The suppression of the space on the outer peripheral surface of the vicinity of the corrugated pipe is performed when filling the space by the filler.    USE - Installation method of geothermal heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat transfer ability of the geothermal heat exchanger by suppressing the gap between the excavation hole and corrugated pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the installation method of the geothermal heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Excavation hole (23)    Filler (27)    Corrugated pipe (31)    Ground (G)    Space (SP23)
NOVELTY - The arc detection unit has voltage detection unit (4) that measures voltage value between input-side wiring and output-side wiring of terminal block (3). An electric current detection unit (10) measures electric current value of output side wiring from terminal block. The variation of voltage value of voltage detection unit and electric current value of electric current detection unit is detected simultaneously.    USE - Arc detection unit for use with control unit and communication unit (claimed) of power converter device in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electrical noise and arc in the power converter device can be detected accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control unit; and    (2) communication unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the arc detection unit of power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Solar cell power supply (2)    Terminal block (3)    Voltage detection unit (4)    Electric current detection unit (10)
NOVELTY - The pressure point distributor is manufactured from plastic and metal. The shape of the pressure point distributor is adjusted to all forms of roofing, particularly flat roof tiles and concrete tiles. The mounting takes place by adhesive bonding to the roof coverings.    USE - Pressure point distributor for use in point loading through roof hook for fastening of photovoltaic and solar systems, snow-traps and roof ladders of various roof coverings.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting takes place by adhesive bonding of the roof coverings, and thus ensures simple mounting of the pressure point distributor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pressure point distributor.
NOVELTY - The power plant has an intermediate absorber delivering concentrated solar radiation as heat energy to a working medium. A gas turbine transforms solar thermal energy into mechanical and/or electricity. The absorber comprises a straight-line pipe that is a component of receivers of a linear concentrating collector system. A micro turbine (4) and a compressor (1) are axially coupled, where the compressor is driven by an electric motor. The turbine runs on a shaft by a generator (6) or the generator runs on the shaft of another micro turbine that is driven by the former micro turbine.    USE - Solar thermal power plant i.e. parabolic trough power plant, for producing electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The gas turbine transforms the solar thermal energy into the mechanical and/or electricity, and the intermediate absorber is provided with the straight-line pipe that is the component of the receivers of the linear concentrating collector system, where transmission to be omitted by use of power electronics and number of revolutions of the turbine and the generator is variable, so that efficiency of the turbine in a partial load range can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar thermal power plant.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Compressor (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Parabolic trough collector (3)    Micro turbine (4)    Generator (6)
NOVELTY - A glass substrate (2,3) has surface provided with a sealing region. A sealing-material layer (9) having thickness of 15 mu m or less is formed on sealing region of glass substrate. The sealing-material layer comprises material obtained by baking sealing glass material containing sealing glass, laser-absorbing material and optionally low-expansion filler. The difference between thermal expansion coefficient of the material of sealing-material layer and thermal expansion coefficient of glass substrate is 15-65x 10-7/( degrees C).    USE - Glass substrate is used for manufacturing electronic device (both claimed) for organic electroluminescent display, plasma display panel, liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device using the glass substrate has excellent crack resistance, reliability and reproducibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A glass substrate has surface provided with sealing region. A sealing-material layer having thickness of 15 mu m or less is formed on the sealing region of the glass substrate. The sealing-material layer comprises material obtained by baking sealing glass material containing sealing glass, laser-absorbing material and optionally low-expansion filler. The total amount of laser-absorbing material and low-expansion filler is 2-44 volume%. The difference between thermal expansion coefficient of the material of sealing-material layer and thermal expansion coefficient of glass substrate is 15-65x 10-7/( degrees C). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic device (1); and    (2) manufacture of electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of electronic device.    Electronic device (1)    Glass substrates (2,3)    Electronic device portion (4)    Sealing layer (8)    Sealing-material layer (9)
NOVELTY - The supporting structure (50) is positioned on sea-floor to supports tidal current power plant (100), where the tidal current power plant is assembled to the structure by a connecting unit (99).    USE - Supporting structure for tidal current power plant (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supporting structure is simple, eco-friendly and positioned on sea-floor to supports tidal current power plant steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the supporting structure.    Supporting structure (50)    Connecting unit (99)    Tidal current power plant (100)
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target has gallium concentration of 20-60 atomic%, relative density of 97% or more, average particle diameter of 5-30 mu m and metal impurity content of less than 10 ppm.    USE - Copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target is used for light absorption layer used for copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS) group solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target has high density and low metal impurity concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of copper-gallium alloy sintered compact sputtering target; and    (2) light absorption layer.
NOVELTY - The mask is used to cover the mouth and nose of the user, and has a fan (6) for inhaling external air. A filter (5) is provided in the fan to filter the external air. A solar cell (7) is formed in the mask and used as the power supply to operate the fan. A secondary battery (9) is formed in the mask surface.    USE - Mask used by e.g. medical workers, clean-room employees, construction employees.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a portable mask with fan, which has reduced size and uses solar cell as energy source for the fan provided in the mask.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the mask with fan.    Filter (5)    Fan (6)    Solar cell (7)    Motor (8)    Secondary battery (9)
NOVELTY - Gas barrier film is obtained by injecting ion on surface base film containing primer layer and polymeric layer.    USE - The gas barrier film is used in electronic device (claimed) e.g. solar cell back sheet and for packaging materials including foodstuff and chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film can be produced simply and inexpensively. The gas barrier film has excellent adhesive property and transparency and reduces surface tension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device, which comprises the above gas barrier film.
NOVELTY - A transparent vapor-deposited film (A) has a plasma-resistant protective layer (2), a base film (1), and an inorganic oxide vapor-deposited film (3). The protective layer is formed by coating a liquid mixture obtained by adding an organic binder component to alumina sol, and hardening. The alumina sol is formed by dispersing alumina having an average particle diameter of 5-30 nm in an aqueous dispersion. The alumina sol is blended in an amount of 5-50 %mass of alumina by solid-content conversion with respect to 100 %mass of solid components in the liquid mixture.    USE - Transparent vapor-deposited film is used for laminates (claimed) of packaging containers of foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, outdoor displays, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent vapor-deposited film has excellent weather resistance, and adhesiveness with respect to base film and vapor-deposited film, which provides excellent gas-barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent vapor-deposited film consists of a plasma-resistant protective layer provided on one surface of a base film containing plastic material, and an inorganic oxide vapor-deposited film formed by chemical vapor deposition on the protective layer. The protective layer is formed by coating a liquid mixture obtained by adding an organic binder component to alumina sol, and hardening. The alumina sol is formed by dispersing alumina having an average particle diameter of 5-30 nm in an aqueous dispersion. The alumina sol is blended in an amount of 5-50 %mass of alumina by solid-content conversion with respect to 100 %mass of solid components in the liquid mixture. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rough sectional view of the transparent vapor-deposited film.    Base film (1)    Plasma-resistant protective layer (2)    Inorganic oxide vapor-deposited film (3)    Transparent vapor-deposited film (A)
NOVELTY - The location alarm device comprises a controller, a light-emitting diode lamp and a solar panel controller for blocking the reverse current flow in a battery. A solar panel (6) is installed at a pillar (2) of a shelter (1). The light-emitting diode lamp radiates the light. An illuminating rod is installed at an illuminating surface.    USE - Location alarm device for a shelter.    ADVANTAGE - The location alarm device comprises a controller, a light-emitting diode lamp and a solar panel controller for blocking the reverse current flow in a battery, thus ensures a durable and improved location alarm device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a location alarm device.    Shelter (1)    Pillar (2)    Light-emitting diode (3)    Solar panel (6)
NOVELTY - A positive side smoothing capacitor (4P) and a negative side smoothing capacitor (4N) smoothes out the direct-current (DC) power output from a DC power supply. A DC-power-supply module is formed by connecting in series a negative side DC power supply circuit, a positive side DC power supply circuit (1P), a positive side backflow prevention diode (2P), a negative side DC power supply (1N) and a negative side backflow prevention diode (2N). A neutral point clamp system inverter (5) is set to convert the smoothed out DC power into alternating current.    USE - Power converter device for converting direct current power such as photovoltaic power, thermoelectric power, or fuel cell power into alternating current power.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum electric power generating capacity of each positive/negative DC power supply can be obtained, even when the electric generating capacity of positive/negative DC power supply differs. Hence the improvement of system electric power generation efficiency can be achieved. The step variation of an output voltage is reduced and the alternating current filter can be made small. The complication of the circuit is prevented and increase in loss can be prevented, and the need for bypassing a step-up circuit is unnecessary. The efficiency improvement of the device can be achieved. The copper losses can be reduced. A high capacity system is easily realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative side DC power supply (1N)    Negative side backflow prevention diode (2N)    Negative side smoothing capacitor (4N)    Positive side DC power supply circuit (1P)    Positive side backflow prevention diode (2P)    Positive side smoothing capacitor (4P)    Neutral point clamp system inverter (5)
NOVELTY - The device i.e. solar powered four-sided camera (50), has a four sided block and a solar panel on top side of the four sided block, where the solar panel supplies power to the device. A camera lens is placed on sides of the four sided block. A sensor is placed on each side of the block, where the sensor detects motion and activates the camera lens associated with the sensor. A programming panel is placed on each side of the block, where the programming panel programs a functionality of the device and the sensor.    USE - Camera device i.e. solar powered four-sided camera, for use on a tripod to photograph wildlife for outdoor photography.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables a 360-degree view, so that the device is operated remotely through the sensors provided in the device and photographs taken by the camera are transmitted by a remote user via an Internet in an efficient manner. The device contains waterproof capability and withstands environmental conditions. The device enables a photographer to capture photographs over an extended period of time without the need of returning to a location to replace batteries and the device or to reposition the device. The device enables a photographer to take wildlife photographs over a period of time and receives the resulting photographs instantaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for capturing wildlife photographs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a quad camera positioned on a tripod.    Tripod (30)    Solar powered four-sided camera (50)
NOVELTY - The mold has a bottom face board (10) made of porous material to absorb water. An impermeable side wall (20) is attached to bottom face board. A molding space (30) is defined by the side wall of bottom face board.    USE - Mold for performing slip cast molding of large indium tin oxidation (ITO) sputtering target (claimed) used in solar cell, conductive glass and electromagnetic shielding glass of display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurized powder structure with improved relative density is formed uniformly in the mold. The pressurized powder structure is sintered efficiently without producing crack or deformation, so that the large sputtering target is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for indium tin oxidation sputtering target.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mold for performing slip cast molding.    Bottom face board (10)    Impermeable side wall (20)    Molding space (30)
NOVELTY - The wave power plant (1) has a stationary outer sleeve (7) connected with a water anchor (8), via universal joint (31), to which a weight (10) is connected. A movable inner sleeve (6) is connected to a float (3), via an attachment device (17), in order to provided a relative movement between the stationary and movable sleeves when the float is moved in the bodies of water. The float is connected with a moored surface buoy (2) via a mooring cable (4) so that the float is arranged with a long side against incoming waves (5).    USE - Wave power plant for recovery and conversion of kinetic energy in bodies of water to mechanical or electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a plant that is subjected to less mechanical stress, is easier to regulate with regard to energy production, and has a simpler structural design. Reduces the influence of the waves on the stationary outer sleeve and the water anchor by connecting a weight to the water anchor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the main elements in a plant for recovery and conversion of kinetic energy in bodies of water.    Wave power plant (1)    Moored surface buoy (2)    Float (3)    Mooring cable (4)    Incoming waves (5)    Movable inner sleeve (6)    Stationary outer sleeve (7)    Water anchor (8)    Weight (10)    Attachment device (17)    Universal joint (31)
NOVELTY - Substrate having transparent electrode, comprises transparent conductive oxide layer containing zinc oxide comprising at least one layer on base material. The base material comprises crystal structure in which conductive oxide layer is oriented with respect to base material and doped hydrogen in oxide layer.    USE - The substrate having transparent electrode is used in solar cell, touch panel, and display material.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has excellent electroconductivity and environmental resistance variability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of preparing the above-mentioned substrate.
NOVELTY - The wiring formation apparatus has a discharge nozzle (52) for discharging coating liquid (A1) containing wiring material including acetone or ethyl acetate or methyl ethyl ketone as solvent on the surface of a substrate (W). A movement mechanism performs scanning movement of discharge nozzle with respect to the substrate surface. A cooling plate (31) cools substrate after the discharge of coating liquid on the substrate for increasing viscosity of coating liquid.    USE - Wiring formation apparatus for producing wiring for photoelectric conversion device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring having a high aspect ratio is formed easily by restraining the breadth of coating liquid on substrate surface by increasing the viscosity of coating liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) wiring formation material; and    (2) wiring formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and perspective views of the discharge of wiring material from the head.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cool plate (31)    Discharge nozzle (52)    Coating liquid (A1)    Ultraviolet light (L)    Substrate (W)
NOVELTY - Silica ash is obtained by baking silicic acid plant, and aluminum, alkaline-earth metal and alkali metal are added to silica ash. The mixture is heated in inert gas atmosphere to obtain metallic silicon.    USE - Manufacture of metallic silicon used as raw material for semiconductor, silicon solar cell, silicon organic compound and polymer e.g. silicone.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic silicon is efficiently and continuously manufactured with high purity at low temperature.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing water stream via a channel connection arranged through a landmass (S) between two ocean areas (A, B) as a consequence of different ocean levels between the areas for phase displacement in tidal cycles of the areas. A paddle wheel is placed in a water duct, and is driven by the stream to generate electric energy. An upwardly open channel is provided, so that an upper level of the channel lies above an astronomical high tide level (H) of the areas and a bottom level of the channel is lower than a mathematical low-tide level (L) of the areas.    USE - Method for generating tidal energy from a flow of water in sea or ocean areas.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables obtaining phase displacement of tidal pattern that leads to permanent differences in tidal rhythms of the ocean areas on two side of the landmass, thus avoiding need for equalization of the water masses. The method allows displacing sine curves of the tidal water on each side of the landmasses permanently when the sine curves intersect each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation for generation of energy from a stream of water, comprising a rotational body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a permanent time displacement in tidal water cycles between two ocean areas.    Ocean areas (A, B)    Astronomical high tide level (H)    Mathematical low-tide level (L)    Landmass (S)
NOVELTY - A geothermal heat exchanger has piping and filler (27). The piping, through which thermal medium flows in, is inserted in the hole provided in the ground. The filler is filled between the hole and piping. The filler contains long granule (27a) consisting of 1 type of at least any one of silicon carbide, alumina and blast furnace slags with predetermined volume content rate.    USE - Geothermal heat exchanger used for e.g. air conditioning of building by pouring thermal medium to pipe interior embed under the ground.    ADVANTAGE - Lowers manufacturing cost of the geothermal heat exchanger. Improves thermal conductivity of filler of geothermal heat exchanger reliably. Increases heat collection/radiation efficiency of the geothermal heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the filler containing long granule of silicon carbide, the filler containing spherical-shaped silicon carbide, and the heat bridging of high thermal conductivity which forms long granule in the filler. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Filler (27)    Long granule (27a)    Base material (27b)
NOVELTY - The gas turbine plant (1) has a heat receiving device (10) that receives the heat from sun. A temperature sensor (20) detects temperature of received heat. A gas turbine (30) operates the fluid compressed by a compressor (31). An electric motor (34) drives the turbine based on the detection result of temperature sensor.    USE - Gas turbine plant for thermal power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation operation can be performed easily while improving the power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive control method of solar thermal power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating power generation cycle of gas turbine plant.    Gas turbine plant (1)    Heat receiving device (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Gas turbine (30)    Compressor (31)    Electric motor (34)
NOVELTY - A functional film-attached adhesive tape (10) has adhesive layer (2) and functional film (3) sequentially provided on a base film (1). The adhesive layer contains pressure-sensitive adhesive agent and side-chain crystalline polymer, where the adhesiveness declines at the temperature beyond melting point of the side-chain crystalline polymer.    USE - Functional film-attached adhesive tape is used for transferring functional film (claimed) for solar cell and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The functional film-attached adhesive tape has excellent adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method to transfer functional film, which involves attaching a transfer component (20) on the surface of the functional film through an adhesive layer, adjusting the temperature of the adhesive layer beyond melting point of the side-chain crystalline polymer, reducing adhesive force, removing functional film from the adhesive layer, and transferring a functional film from an adhesive layer to a transfer component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of functional film-attached adhesive tape.    Base film (1)    Adhesive layers (2,21)    Functional film (3)    Release layer (4)    Functional film-attached adhesive tapes (10,10a,10b)    Transfer component (20)
NOVELTY - A bar-like silicone material having a thin film raw material is melted above an evaporation source, and the melted material is supplied to the evaporation source in the form of droplets. Several regions, each of which is surrounded by a grain boundary (52), are provided at positions of 90% and 50% of length from center towards outer circumference (51) on a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis direction of the silicone material, the area weighted average value of the long diameters of the regions are 200 mu m or less and 1000 mu m or more.    USE - Thin film manufacturing method for manufacturing solar cell or lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used in manufacturing electrode for electrical storage devices, magnetic tape, capacitor, sensor, optical film, moisture proof membrane, and electrically conductive film.    ADVANTAGE - The crack of the silicone material, and the sudden heating carried out at the time of material supply are suppressed. Hence generation of splash and damage to the substrate are eliminated, and the fluctuation in the supply state of the silicone material is prevented. The fall of the evaporating rate accompanying the fall of the molten metal is suppressed, and hence the material supply stability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the silicone material.    Outer circumference (51)    Grain boundary (52)
NOVELTY - A glass film laminate (1) is obtained by laminating a support glass (3) on glass film (2). The surface roughness of surface at which glass film and support glass contact with each other is 2 nm or less.    USE - Glass film laminate is used for glass substrate for flat panel display e.g. liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescent display, solar cell, and cover glass of organic electroluminescent illumination.    ADVANTAGE - The glass film laminate has favorable handleability, and is stably and easily manufactured with high strength and reduced curvature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of glass film laminate.    Glass film laminate (1)    Glass film (2)    Support glass (3)
NOVELTY - A monosilane generation apparatus carries out contact reaction of solid silicon (2) and hydrogen plasma (3) produced in hydrogen gas atmosphere, and monosilane is produced. The apparatus has a control unit for controlling residence time of hydrogen gas passed through hydrogen plasma region, to less than time required for generating decomposition reaction in hydrogen plasma region.    USE - Apparatus is used for producing monosilane used for manufacturing silicon thin film, thin-film transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently enables manufacture of monosilane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the reaction process, in which residence time of silicon hydride gas in hydrogen plasma region is long and short. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (1)    Solid silicon (2)    Hydrogen plasma region (3)
NOVELTY - A copper compound containing monovalent copper is added to a specific amine and dissolved in a solvent, to obtain copper raw material solution which is subjected to hydrolysis reaction in water-in-oil-type microemulsion solution in which surfactant (6) and water are dispersed in hydrophobic solvent (3), to produce cuprous oxide nanoparticles (1). Thus, manufacture of cuprous oxide nanoparticles dispersion is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of cuprous oxide nanoparticles dispersion (claimed) used for solar cell and light-emitting element.    ADVANTAGE - The cuprous oxide nanoparticles dispersion is manufactured by simple and economical method. The cuprous oxide nanoparticles have favorable dispersibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating manufacture of cuprous oxide nanoparticles dispersion.    Cuprous oxide nanoparticles (1)    Hydrophobic solvent (3)    Surfactant (6)    Hydrophobic groups (6a,6b)    Sub-surfactant (7)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a pumping cell (20) to supply oxygen gas according to constant current from current circuit (40) to gas rate limiting element (10). The output of current is supplied to solar cell (30) according to concentration of oxygen gas supplied by pumping cell, and introduced into limiting element, while voltage is supplied to voltage circuit. A potentiometry unit (70) is arranged to detect electric potential difference between electrodes (21,22) of solar cell. A control unit (80) is used to control voltage value of voltage circuit based on the difference.    USE - Air-fuel-ratio sensor e.g. limiting current type oxygen sensor installed in exhaust gas passage of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-fuel ratio measurement can be improved in reducing environment since applied voltage of voltage circuit can be set by which output current can be changed in reducing and oxidizing environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air-fuel-ratio measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of air-fuel-ratio sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air-fuel-ratio sensor (1)    Gas rate limiting element (10)    Pumping cell (20)    Electrodes (21,22)    Solar cell (30)    Current circuit (40)    Potentiometry unit (70)    Control unit (80)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic power generation unit generates direct current (DC) electric power from solar energy. A synchronous inverter converts the generated DC power into alternating current (AC) power based on a reference frequency and a reference phase.    USE - Electric power system e.g. solar electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power output can be obtained, as the synchronous inverter converts the generated DC power into AC power based on reference frequency and phase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A branch power supply cable (7) connected to the charging operating device (4) provided with the electric power supply connector (8) links several electric vehicles (11) positioned at each parking space (3). A switch mounted in a branching apparatus (2) selects the branch power supply cable of a charging operating device corresponding to the electric vehicle parked in a parking space such that the battery mounted in the electric vehicle is quickly charged using the alternating current (AC) power supply obtained via an inverter from the solar panel (13).    USE - Electric vehicle quick-charge installation for charging battery of electric vehicle in outdoor parking lot.    ADVANTAGE - Several electric vehicles can be quickly charged using one unit of quick charge apparatus without installing a quick charge apparatus in each parking space of an outdoor parking lot, thus effectively utilizing the parking lot space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout-cum-block diagram of the electric vehicle quick-charge installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Branching apparatus (2)    Parking space (3)    Charging operating device (4)    Branch power supply cable (7)    Electric power supply connector (8)    Solar panel (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery pack (300) composed of a set of ordinal batteries. Adjacent batteries are electrically connected by a series-parallel switch or by winding in series or parallel. The series-parallel switch e.g. double throw type mechanical switch, connects the adjacent batteries in series or parallel. A monitor processing unit controls the state of series-parallel switch among batteries and on/off state of a charging/discharging route of one of the batteries.    USE - Apparatus for managing a rechargeable battery e.g. solar cell battery and fuel cell battery, for use in an electronic system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive, and prolongs the life cycle and improves efficiency of the battery pack. The apparatus allows the battery pack to be replaced without wastage of materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing a set of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of connections in an apparatus for managing batteries.    Battery packs (300, 301, 302)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a drive mechanism (4) that reciprocatingly moves a table (3) supported on a base (2). A laser head support unit (6) supports a laser head (5) emitting a laser beam. A drive mechanism (7) drives laser head in the direction opposite to moving direction of table mounted with workpiece.    USE - Laser processing apparatus for processing workpiece (claimed) such as integrated amorphous-silicon type solar cell for solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laser head is driven in the direction opposite to moving direction of table mounted with workpiece, the solar cell can be laser-processed efficiently at high speed. Hence, the solar cell panel can be mass-produced at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laser processing apparatus.    Laser processing apparatus (1)    Base (2)    Table (3)    Drive mechanisms (4,7)    Laser head (5)    Laser head support unit (6)
NOVELTY - The generator has a floating housing retained in a fixed state relative to a vertical line during water agitation. A magnet is rigidly fastened to an interior portion of the rod and housing. A float is placed on the rod with possibility of reciprocating motion along the rod with a winding rigidly fastened to the float. Outlets are formed around horizontal cross section of the rod. The housing, the float and the magnet are set in the winding center during absence of waves. A load is rigidly fastened to the housing to keep the housing at constant vertical position during water agitation.    USE - Hydro-wave electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator prevents revolution of the plane of arrangement of floating bodies of the housing during water agitation as the load is rigidly fastened on a lower part of the construction. The generator includes the float placed on the rod using vertical guides, thus preventing the turning of float around the vertical axis at upper end and/or lower end of the vertical rod and a limiter to prevent the float from moving beyond the limits of rod.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vibration power generator (200), a rectifying circuit bridge (205) that rectifies the output voltage of the generator. An output power control circuit (201) controls the output from the rectifier circuit, and a load circuit (202) utilizes the output from the control circuit, and a frequency detecting circuit (204) detects the oscillation frequency of the device.    USE - Vibration power generating apparatus for wireless communication apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the frequency detecting circuit detects oscillation frequency of vibration power generating apparatus and the impedance of the output control circuit is controlled in accordance with the frequency, the generator can efficiently and steadily generate the power and hence the efficiency of the apparatus is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wireless communication apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vibration power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vibration power generator (200)    Output power control circuit (201)    Load circuit (202)    Frequency detecting circuit (204)    Rectifying circuit bridge (205)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of a chalcopyrite powder comprises mixing a Group IB compound and a Group IIIA compound in a solvent; drying or precipitating the solution to obtain a precursor containing Group IB and Group IIIA elements; mixing a solution or powder containing a Group VIA compound with the precursor; and heating the mixture.    USE - Method for the fabrication of a chalcopyrite powder used as a target of a vacuum process (e.g. evaporation or sputter process), as a material in a coating process (e.g. spin coating, bar coating, dip coating, roll coating, spray coating, gravure coating, inkjet printing, slot coating, or blade coating process), or as a light-absorbing material of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The chalcopyrite powder has uniform thin film with small size.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has air blower (12) at circumference of horizontal axis (H1) passing along approximate center of solar panel (SP) supported by panel supporting element (11). The air blower pressurizes the air introduced from suction inlet (12A) and discharges towards solar panel from discharge outlet (12B). A wind direction change drive device (A) rocks the air blower to the circumference of horizontal axis and changes the wind direction. A wind receiving element (C) opposing the air blower, is introduced between solar panel and panel supporting element.    USE - Environmental test apparatus of solar panel installed in roof, for solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The wind direction can be set easily according to the environment and the environmental test such as stormy test can be carried out efficiently. The environment test is not required to be performed in closed space of chamber, so that the cost and installation space can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the environmental test apparatus.    Panel supporting element (11)    Air blower (12)    Suction inlet (12A)    Discharge outlet (12B)    Wind direction change drive device (A)    Wind receiving element (C)    Horizontal axis (H1)    Solar panel (SP)
NOVELTY - The electric power feeder has a controller (6) adjusting the resistance value of a load (5) for making the voltage and current of a reserve power supply (1b) correspond to the voltage and current of an active power supply (1a). The controller controls a switching circuit (4) for switching from active power supply to reserve power supply after making the voltage and current of reserve power supply correspond to the voltage and current of active power supply.    USE - Electric power feeder for sea bottom power transmission system.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage and current of reserve power supply is made to correspond to the voltage and current of active power supply at high speed with sufficient precision by eliminating the need for performing manual adjustment operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power feeder.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Active power supply (1a)    Reserve power supply (1b)    Switching circuit (4)    Load (5)    Controller (6)
NOVELTY - A secondary side converting circuit unit (12) has a structure for connecting an energy storage element to a center tap of a high frequency transformer (T). A voltage clamping circuit (13) is connected in parallel between the high frequency transformer and switching element of secondary side converting circuit unit. The voltage clamping circuit has a set of series circuits consisting of the switching elements, antiparallel diodes and capacitors in reverse polarity.    USE - Bidirectional DC-DC converter for solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The resonance phenomenon by the secondary side leakage inductance and parallel capacitor of the high frequency transformer at the time of charging can be suppressed. The surge voltage generated by the secondary side leakage inductance of the high frequency transformer at the time of turn-off of the switching element can be suppressed at the time of discharge. The reduction of the conduction loss in the primary side converting circuit unit can be achieved. The parallel capacitance of the switching element of the voltage clamping circuit can be reduced. The efficiency of the DC-DC converter is improved. The high efficient DC-DC converter having high raising/lowering pressure ratio and characteristic appropriate to charging/discharging of the low voltage and high current can be obtained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-DC converter (8)    Primary side converting circuit unit (11)    Secondary side converting circuit unit (12)    Voltage clamping circuit (13)    High frequency transformer (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a circulation process for generating geothermal energy using distribution flow lines (355a-355n) having forward and return flow lines (366, 367). Two ends of the distribution flow lines are coupled to any point along a main flow line (365) and to a desired location e.g. home, office building, geothermal power plant or energy exchangers (360a- 360n) such as heat pump, respectively. The main flow line is buried to a depth of a riparian body (351) for converting two phases, and the main flow line is anchored. The generated geothermal energy is distributed.    USE - Method for generating and distributing geothermal energy from a riparian source e.g. ocean, river, lake, stream, pond and aquifer to a desired location e.g. home, office building, geothermal power plant or energy exchangers such as heat pump (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates need for a user to invest in the geothermal infrastructure necessary outside the desired location to enable a geothermal system inside the desired location, thus reducing cost for distribution and deployment of the geothermal system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a closed loop riparian geothermal generation and distribution infrastructure comprising a distribution flow line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of residential homes to connect to a main distribution line for providing geothermal heating and cooling system.    Riparian body (351)    Distribution flow lines (355a-355n)    Energy exchangers (360a-360n)    Main flow line (365)    Forward flow line (366)    Return flow line (367)
NOVELTY - The soil penetrating plate (14) has leading soil penetrating formation, and hook which is set in the soil penetrating plate assembly and configured to hook an end loop of conduit loop (11). An attachment unit secures the soil penetrating plate to a force transmitting shaft (15) for displacing in soil (12) to position the conduit loop. The hook is a conduit retention notch formed in the forward edge and dimensioned to receive the end loop portion in close fit. The soil penetrating plate has V-shaped leading edge that defines the opposed slope edges diverging from an apex.    USE - Soil penetrating plate for positioning flexible geothermal conduit loop in soil.    ADVANTAGE - Provides soil penetrating plate which is inexpensive to fabricate and which facilitates the installation of conduit loops into the soil and permits easy retrieval of the penetrating plate. Prevents the conduit loop from being subjected to excessive force when drawn through the soil since the conduit loop is released and remains in the soil at a predetermined depth when the cable loop breaks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flexible geothermal conduit loop positioned into the soil by the use of soil penetrating plate assembly secured to a force transmitting shaft.    Conduit loop (11)    Soil (12)    Soil penetrating plate (14)    Force transmitting shaft (15)    Pile driving machine (17)
NOVELTY - The solar electric torch charger has LED lamp bulb which is arranged on upper cover. A switch is arranged at upper end and a solar panel (1) is installed at middle portion of a front shell. Indicator lamp and output interfaces are arranged on a bottom cover. A circuit board is respectively connected with lithium battery and solar panel in series and is connected with the output interface.    USE - Solar electric torch charger used for lighting at night.    ADVANTAGE - The solar electric torch charger is beautiful in appearance and convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the solar electric torch charger.    Solar panel (1)
NOVELTY - The well (2) has a center pipe (8) with a top end and a bottom end placed in a well bore, where the pipe comprises a set of apertures for allowing ingress and egress of groundwater. A well pump (18) is placed within the center pipe for facilitating flow of the groundwater through the set of apertures. A closed source loop is placed in the well bore, and includes a source loop pipe extending adjacent to the center pipe in the well bore, where the loop contains working fluid for absorbing or transmitting thermal energy.    USE - Convection enhanced closed loop geothermal heat pump well.    ADVANTAGE - The well combines efficiency benefits of an open loop heat pump with an ease, stability and predictability closed loop heat pump, thus improving performance of geothermal or ground source heat pump at low cost, and making well equally applicable and effective larger commercial projects. The well includes a ground source heat pump system to provide cooling to the facility in summer and heat to the facility in winter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy transfer system for transferring energy between earth and a facility, comprising a wellbore    (2) an ground source heat pump system comprising a heat pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a geothermal heat pump well.    Convection enhanced closed loop geothermal heat pump well (2)    Center pipe (8)    Perforations (10)    Well pump (18)    Bedrock (110)
NOVELTY - The windmill has lower and upper pinions (5, 6) connected by a chain, and two plates connected by a toothed belt or V-belt, where the windmill is in connection with a Peltier element and a sterling motor. The upper pinion is rigidly connected with a drive wheel (7) that drives a generator (8) or alternator, where the generator or alternator supplies a part of the energy in the battery. A battery (2) stores solar power or wind energy (1), and drives a compressor (3), where heat of the compressor, battery and generator is utilized with a heat exchanger.    USE - Windmill for generating energy e.g. heat and cooling energy (all claimed), from solar power or wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the windmill ensures very high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a windmill.    Wind energy (1)    Battery (2)    Compressor (3)    Lower pinion (5)    Upper pinion (6)    Drive wheel (7)    Generator (8)
NOVELTY - The heat energy utilization deice has large-power illumination lamp (6) whose internal side of a lamp cover is equipped with a solar panel (2). External side of the lamp cover is equipped with a converting device (3) that is connected with a rechargeable battery (7), switch (8) and small-sized landscape lamp (5) in series.    USE - Heat energy utilization device of urban landscape lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy utilization device sufficiently makes use of heat energy generated by large-power illumination lamp and saves power usage of small-sized landscape lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the heat energy utilization device.    Solar panel (2)    Converting device (3)    Small-sized landscape lamp (5)    Large-power illumination lamp (6)    Rechargeable battery (7)    Switch (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding a fuel and air into a combustion zone and discharging the flue gases into the atmosphere through a heat exchanger and the solid residues into an ash collector. A fire bed is formed in the combustion zone and the fuel and air are fed from top to bottom and an excess pressure is generated in a combustion chamber. The flue gases and solid combustion products are removed from the combustion zone through a fire bar into an ash chamber and the gases are discharged into the heat exchanger.    USE - Solid fuel combustion device for heating buildings and structures, incinerating waste and burning solid combustion materials in thermoelectric power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solid fuel combustion is increased, ash content and the toxicity of the recoverable flue gases are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid fuel combustion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid fuel combustion device.
NOVELTY - The system has a housing (40) including sides and a face characterized by an aperture. A light (70) is tiltably mounted in or adjacent to the aperture. A disk (50) extends outwardly from a top portion of the housing. A solar panel (20) covers the top portion. A frame (30) supports the disk and the solar panel such that the housing is rotated relative to the solar panel. A shroud (60) attached to the light swings away from the aperture to expose electrical components inside the housing by tilting the light. A charge controller is connected between the solar panel and a rechargeable battery.    USE - Outdoor solar light system for street and park lighting applications.    ADVANTAGE - The shroud attached to the light swings away from the aperture to expose the components inside the housing by tilting the light, thus enabling easy access of the electrical components that needs to be serviced or replaced, and eliminating a need to remove the solar panel that covers the housing, and hence realizing the solar light system to be more versatile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for accessing a charge controller located inside a solar light system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar light assembly.    Solar panel (20)    Frame (30)    Housing (40)    Disk (50)    Shroud (60)    Light (70)
NOVELTY - The system has an arch type backlight mirror (3) provided at opposite surface of arch type sun mirror (1), such that the arch directions of both mirrors are set opposite to each other. A vacuum heating pipe (2) containing heating oil is provided between mirrors. Two ends of pipe are separately connected with two heat transmission pipelines (12) which are respectively connected with coil pipe in steam boiler. Two steam pipes are respectively connected with two-way rotary power generator through speed adjusting device.    USE - Solar power generation and heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the system is simplified, while improving power generation and heating efficiencies of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar power generation and heating system.    Sun mirror (1)    Vacuum heating pipe (2)    Backlight mirror (3)    Upright column (6)    Heat transmission pipelines (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the solar battery plate assembly in a curing furnace. The temperature of the curing furnace is increased, to heat the solar battery plate assembly. The solar battery plate assembly is cured and cooled. The heat diffusion is performed in the curing furnace.    USE - Method for curing/heating solar battery plate assembly in curing furnace (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat diffusion is performed in the curing furnace. Hence the heat produced by the heating device can be distributed uniformly. The temperature difference can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for curing furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the curing furnace.
NOVELTY - The gate valve has a pair of pistons (71A,71B) that is surface-contacted with film edge of film (10). The wide portion of the pistons is 8-20 mm. The narrow portion provided at the center portions (96,97) of pistons is less than 8 mm.    USE - Gate valve used in film manufacturing apparatus used during manufacture of thin film solar cell, electronic paper and color filter of LCD device and electroluminescent (EL) display device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pair of pistons is surface-contacted with film edge of film, the peeling of film can be performed easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for passing film in gate valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view illustrating the arrangement of pistons.    Film (10)    Pistons (71A,71B)    Contact portion (92)    Press surface (93)    Center portions (96,97)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell is fabricated by depositing a first conductive layer to a substrate (1) forming a bottom electrode; forming a semiconductor junction comprising p- and n-type semiconductors; depositing a second conductive layer forming a top electrode; determining a voltage measure for application to the semiconductor junction; placing the semiconductor junction in reverse bias mode by applying the voltage measure to the top and bottom electrodes; and applying the voltage measure below a predetermined breakdown value to increase efficiency of the solar cell.    USE - Method for fabricating a thin film solar cell for public utility usage.    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes or eliminates the need for insulating films such as zinc oxide or cadmium sulfide, relying for doping effects on deposits of metals or salts of cadmium, zinc or other divalent cations followed by thermal annealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of thin film solar cell comprising:    (A) depositing a first conductive layer to a first substrate forming a bottom electrode;    (B) depositing an absorbent material layer above the bottom electrode where the bottom electrode is more conductive than the absorbent material layer;    (C) depositing an insulating layer coupled to the absorbent material layer;    (D) forming a semiconductor junction comprising a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor;    (E) depositing a second conductive layer forming a top electrode; and    (F) forming an oxide based insulating layer through anodization to increase efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a CIGS solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Thin film of molybdenum (2)    Thin film of CIGS (3)    Nickel (7)    Aluminum (8)
NOVELTY - The car has a movable solar panel (16) which sets in the available-for-use state when needed. A guide rail (15) which is arranged at a specified interval on the top of a vehicle portion (2) supports the solar panel in the horizontal state. A drive motor (18) which is installed inside the vehicle portion generates a drive force that changes the position of the solar panel from the initial position in which the panel is stored to the projected position in which the panel projects out by a specified quantity from a window of a side panel of the vehicle portion (2).    USE - Solar car for auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The movable solar panel accommodated in the loading platform of a vehicle protrudes a predetermined amount from the accommodation position supported by the guide rail of the upper portion of the vehicle portion in the horizontal state at the time of use. Thus, the accident such as stone splash during driving or parking of the vehicle can be avoided. Since a movable solar panel is moved back and forth through the window of the side plate of a loading platform, the driving stoppage signal for drive motors can be acquired steadily and scorching prevention of a drive motor can be achieved. The electric power acquired from the solar panel can be effectively utilized since the water purifier is mounted in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar car.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle portion (2)    Guide rail (15)    Solar panel (16)    Drive motor (18)
NOVELTY - The component has a frame that is a rectangular frame made by connecting a short side (72) and a long side (71). An inserting groove is installed on the end portion of the long side. An inserting strip (74) for inserting the inserting groove is installed on the end portion of the short side. The inserting groove comprising silica gel arranged on the inserting strip or silica gel strip.    USE - Frame of a solar photovoltaic component.    ADVANTAGE - The inserting strip for inserting groove installed on end portion of long side, that is installed on end portion of short side and inserting groove comprising silica gel is arranged on strip. Hence the photovoltaic component is of simple structure, highly reliable and with a stable connection. The service life of the component is ensured by designing water dropping holes for preventing the rain and the leakage. The frame is prevented from corroding through a chemical object by forming a surface of the frame comprising an oxide layer by oxidizing sand blast and an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a frame of a solar photovoltaic component.    Long side (71)    Short side (72)    Multiple water dropping holes (73)    Inserting strip (74)
NOVELTY - The junction box has a box main portion and a box cover which matches with the box main portion. The outer portion of box main portion is connected with a cable and a cable connector. A set of diodes is welded in printed circuit board equipped in the box main portion.    USE - Junction box for solar energy photovoltaic assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The junction box has high integrated level, good heat dissipation property, long service life, and low cost, which is helpful to manufacturing and maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the junction box.
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic component junction box has a box main portion and a box cover matching with the box main portion. The box main portion is externally connected with a cable wire and a cable connector. A printed-circuit board welded with a set of diodes is installed in box main portion. Several radiators are fixedly connected at the outside of each diode.    USE - Solar photovoltaic component junction box.    ADVANTAGE - The confluence pipe and diodes are directly welded at the printed-circuit board, so that integration degree of the solar photovoltaic component junction box is improved. Each diode is respectively arranged with a radiator for reducing the temperature of each diode. The box main portion is linked with the box cover in a clipping manner. The solar photovoltaic component junction box has a good radiation performance, a long service life and a relatively low cost, so manufacturing and maintenance of solar photovoltaic component junction box are made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the solar photovoltaic component junction box.
NOVELTY - The frame has a solar panel (3) formed from a main condensation-solar panel (30) and auxiliary condensation-solar panels (31), which are pivotably openable- or closable at the main panel. The auxiliary panels are opened to absorb incident solar radiation, and guide the radiation to a charging unit. An upper side of the main panel is covered during pivotably closing the auxiliary panels at the main panel. The solar panel is downwardly moved by a lifting unit (2) based on a socket (1). The auxiliary panels are closed at the main panel, to keep the solar panel in the socket.    USE - Solar cell frame for use in an industry for converting solar energy into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary condensation-solar panels are closed at the main condensation-solar panel, to keep the solar panel in the socket in effective, simple and space-saving manner. The frame exhibits improved structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar cell frame with an openable- or closable solar panel.    Socket (1)    Lifting unit (2)    Solar panel (3)    Main condensation-solar panel (30)    Auxiliary condensation-solar panels (31)
NOVELTY - The battery (Cm) has a thin film solar cell (C1) and a thin film secondary battery (C2) arranged in the electrical insulators (D1,D2). The thin film solar cell and the thin film secondary battery are arranged in parallel in a direction vertical to a substrate (S), and are electrically connected to each other through a hole formed in the electrical insulator.    USE - Thin film composite battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thin film solar cell and the thin film secondary battery are arranged in electrical insulator, and electrically connected to each other through the hole formed in the insulator, the battery is manufactured easily, and the area for generating electrical power is increased. Thus, the amount of electrical power generated is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film composite battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a thin film composite battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thin film solar cell (C1)    Thin film secondary battery (C2)    Thin film composite battery (Cm)    Electrical insulators (D1,D2)    Substrate (S)
NOVELTY - A float adjusts the up and down position of frame with respect to a pillar for anchoring the frame to river bottom or sea bottom. A bucket is attached to outer periphery of chain (32) extended between sprocket wheels, for receiving the flowing water. The generator is rotationally driven by sprocket wheels operated by winding of the chain between the wheels, for generating electric power. The boxes of the bucket are expanded or contracted in vertical direction at outer periphery of circulation portion.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for transforming kinetic energy of flowing water in river and sea into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The area of opening portion of the electric power generating apparatus can be adjusted easily according to the flow volume of river or sea. The up and down position of the frame with respect to the pillar can be adjusted without using the float, so that the overall size of the electric power generating apparatus is reduced. The electric power generation amount is enlarged. The grasses or refuse twining around the sprocket wheels can be prevented, by providing the guide plate to avoid flow of water into rear side of sprocket wheels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chain in power generating device.    Chain (32)    Attachment structure for attaching chain to plate (32a)
NOVELTY - Forming a body comprising a mixture of a matrix and conductive particles, where the conductive particles are formed into aligned conductive pathways in an alignment step by applying an electric field between alignment electrodes and stabilizing the mixture, where the conductive particles have a low aspect ratio, the electric field applied over the mixture is in the order of 0.1-20 kV/cm, 0.1-5 kV/cm, or 0.1-1 kV/cm.    USE - The method is useful for forming a body comprising a mixture of a matrix and conductive particles (claimed). It can be used as electrostatic discharge (ESD) devices, conductive glue, and adhesives for use in solar panels and electronics.    ADVANTAGE - Mixtures having only small amounts of conductive particles are less prone to macrophase separation and are easier to store. A lower amount of conductive particles is also a cost-saving element.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a reservoir (14) storing gas compressed by a gas compressor (12), and chambers (32) provided in fluid communication with the reservoir and an output device. A gas pipe (18) supplies compressed gas to the chambers from the reservoir, where buoyancy of gas applies upward force to a move a portion of the chambers from a position to another position so as to drive the output device to provide a continuous apparatus output.    USE - System for generating power to a heating system in a large body of water i.e. lake.    ADVANTAGE - The chambers release compressed gas that is pressurized and recovered through a gas capture device so that an amount of work required by the gas compressor to maintain gas at required pressure is reduced, thus reducing transmission losses and heat losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation system.    Power generation system (10)    Gas compressor (12)    Reservoir (14)    gas pipe (18)    Chambers (32)    Gas collector (56)
NOVELTY - The cap has main case that is provided with a solar panel (1) and lithium battery (2) at the top end. The solar panel is connected with the lithium battery for converting solar energy into electric power, and to store power in the battery. The battery is connected with yellow LED lamp (3) arranged at the lateral surface of main case.    USE - Solar safety cap.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery is charged by electric power generated by the solar panel, the LED lamp is illuminated with certain frequency during night time so that the safety caution effect while crossing the road is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar safety cap.    Solar panel (11)    Lithium battery (2)    Yellow LED lamp (3)    Main case (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a sensor for monitoring a condition in a pair of vessels to determine key fluid level in the vessels, where the condition is vapor phase fluid pressure, vessel wall temperature, vapor phase fluid low or concentration of vapor pressure contaminant e.g. water. A controller is arranged to be in communication with the sensor and a valve with an on/off position, where the valve directs a flow from the one of the vessels to an end use. The sensor is adapted to optionally activate the valve to be in on/off position.    USE - Method for delivering vapor phase fluid such as high purity vapor phase fluid, ultra-high purity vapor phase fluid, and non-air based gas such as ammonia, boron trichloride, carbon dioxide, chlorine, dichlorosilane, halocarbons, hydrogen bromide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, methylsilane, nitrous oxide, nitrogen trifluoride and trichlorosilane, under pressure from a vessel such as International organization for standardization (ISO) container vessel, ton container vessel and drum container vessel, during manufacture of a device such as semiconductor device, LCD, LED and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows utilizing variations of the vapor phase fluid to maximize low vapor pressure product utilization without negatively impacting a device to be manufactured. The method allows maximizing low vapor pressure gas utilization by maintaining a supply vessel in service until moisture level, wall temperature or pressure exceed a preset value, thus increasing yield of the device to be manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing vapor pressure as a function of liquid level in a vessel relative to heating units.
NOVELTY - The ring has a strip made of dimensionally stable material. The strip is wound to form an innermost turn and partially overlapped by an adjacent turn such that the ring expands and contracts radially without a circumferential gap forming between opposite ends of the strip, where the ring comprises continuous length of the dimensionally stable material. The dimensionally stable material comprises a metal or metal alloy that is chosen from stainless steel and brass, and polymeric material is chosen from polyether ether ketone and PTFE and phenolic material.    USE - Extrusion resistant ring for a seal assembly of a joint assembly for a drill string (all claimed) in ocean floor and high pressure applications e.g. drilling of oil or gas and a geothermal wellbore, in an oil industry and a gas industry.    ADVANTAGE - The ring prevents radial extrusion of an adjacent annular elastomeric sealing member through a gap disposed on a side of the ring opposite to the sealing member operations, so that the ring prolongs service life of a diaphragm and the functionality to the diaphragm is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a seal assembly comprising an annular elastomeric seal    (2) a joint assembly comprising a cylindrical body    (3) a drill string comprising a set of interconnecting segments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a joint of two drill string segments incorporating an extrusion resistant ring.    Bearing cap (22)    Diaphragm support (23)    Diaphragm cap (24)    Diaphragm clamp (25)    Diaphragm (28)
NOVELTY - The device has power generator connected to speed change device through power generator input shaft. A gearbox comprises box casing, gearwheel units and water turbine gearwheel. The gearwheel units are coupled to speed change device through transmission input shaft. The water turbine gearwheel is coupled to water wheel via water turbine shaft. The shafts are made parallel to each other. A water stream sliding plate below box casing, is coupled to turbine gearwheel through sliding unit. The lower portion of water wheel and sliding plate are placed below water level.    USE - Bidirectional power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Rational structure of the power generating device can be achieved. The power generating device can be mounted conveniently. The manufacturing cost of the power generating device can be reduced and working efficiency of the power generating device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bidirectional power generating device.
NOVELTY - A spongy quantum dot solar cell has a cadmium sulfide quantum dot anode having sensitizing agent and a transmit layer, an electrolyte and a platinum cathode. The anode has spongy porous three-dimensional structure having quantum dots.    USE - Spongy quantum dot solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spongy quantum dot solar cell has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency and simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of spongy quantum dot solar cell. A fluorine-doped tin oxide electroconductive glass for forming titanium dioxide seed layer is prepared by suspension coating and annealing for 1 hour at 500 degrees C. An aqueous solution containing 0.025-0.05 mol/L of cadmium acetate and 0.075-0.15 mol/L of thiourea is prepared. The solution is added to aqueous ammonia having concentration of 1.6-2.2 mol/L, and processed by ultrasonic wave. The annealed glass is placed in a reaction container accommodating aqueous solution, and reacted for 2-11 hours at 120 degrees C by a hydrothermal process to prepare the spongy cadmium sulfide quantum dot film layer. The obtained layer is annealed, and resulting material is dipped in nitrogen-containing dye for 1-2 hours. The heat-seal film is clamped between the working electrode and platinum electrode. An electrolyte is injected through a small hole, and vacuum-processed to produce spongy quantum dot solar cell.
NOVELTY - The display device (100) has an optical transparent electrode (110), where another optical transparent electrode (120) is arranged in an opposite direction of the former optical transparent electrode. A display cell (150) having electrophoresis particles is equipped with a dispersing medium, which is arranged between the optical transparent electrodes. A controller (180) is provided for operating the optical transparent electrodes.    USE - Display device for use with a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The display device has an optical transparent electrode, where another optical transparent electrode is arranged in an opposite direction of the former optical transparent electrode, and hence ensures providing continuous electricity, as well as ensures increasing the durability of the display device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a display device.    Display device (100)    Optical transparent electrodes (110,120)    Solar cell (130)    Display cell (150)    Controller (180)
NOVELTY - A blade (20) has several assembled blades (22) that are centered on central shaft rod (21). The blades are provided with movable baffles (23) that can close or adjust tilt of blades. An air guiding plate (17) is provided with solar panels that absorbs solar energy. The generating mechanism selects wind or solar power to generate electricity. The air guiding plate adjusts air inlet state of blade or baffle air inlet. The generating mechanism can rotate air guiding plate to align with windward side.    USE - Wind and solar power generating mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind and solar power generating mechanism.    Rotating device (11)    Base (16)    Air guiding plate (17)    Blade (20)    Central shaft rod (21)    Assembled blades (22)
NOVELTY - The carrier has multiple cross struts (42) connected to end members between projections and indentations, where the struts are separated from each other in a substrate-conveying region (12) by sufficient distance to support solar cell substrates (50 - 58). Multiple standoffs (34) support the substrates, where the standoffs spaced from each other are arranged on each strut. A drive member (36) is coupled to one of the end members such that rotation of the drive member causes the end members to rotate in a circular motion, where the standoffs are made of ceramic or glass materials.    USE - Carrier for a solar cell processing apparatus (claimed) to transport multiple solar cell substrates that are utilized to manufacture a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier effectively transports substrates in various stages of the solar cell manufacturing process. The versatility of the carrier is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell processing apparatus comprising a conveying system for loading substrates    (2) a method for conveying solar cell substrates to a loading apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a substrate carrier.    Substrate-conveying region (12)    Standoff (34)    Drive member (36)    Intermediate struts (40)    Cross struts (42)    Substrates (50-58)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery (4) which supplies electric energy to the system is connected to an input terminal of a controller (9). The electric energy which is converted by solar battery is stored in a storage battery. A load is selectively connected and disconnected by the controller. The elements such as solar battery plate, LED guide plate, storage battery, LED series and parallel light are integrated and connected to a system by taking one meter as a unit such that the guidance of the urban road is formed.    USE - Solar powered urban road guiding system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the storage battery stores electrical energy which is converted by solar battery, the road signs of the road can be moved towards left and right according to the using condition of the road surface without conducting great construction to the road. Thus the road resources of the urban road are selectively and effectively used in rush hours. Thus t he efficiency of the road is effectively improved. Since it takes green city as the theme, it can satisfy the demands of green and the environment is protected and the resources are saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of solar powered urban road guiding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar battery (4)    Controller (9)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has a pipe that connects indoor unit and outdoor unit. A chassis shell of outdoor unit is provided with an exhaust hole. A wind gathering device (1) is positioned outside the exhaust hole for conveying wind to wind power collecting device (2) connected with a power generation device (3). The power generation device conveys the generated power to an alternating current output interface (31).    USE - Air conditioner provided with wind power generation function.    ADVANTAGE - The power saving effect of air conditioner can be improved without any pollution. The structure of the air conditioner can be simplified with stable and reliable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wind gathering device (1)    Wind power collecting device (2)    Power generation device (3)    Alternating current output interface (31)
NOVELTY - The unit has a honeycomb plate element (1) with a honey comb extending perpendicular to a honeycomb plate surface (12). The surface comprises a receiving groove (13) for receiving disk-shaped objects. The receiving nut is produced by material removal so that a receiving groove base is formed by undeformed honeycomb structure (11). A support structure holds the plate element, and the groove comprises a V-shaped or rectangular cross-section. The plate surface is laminated with a material web, and the groove extends over the entire plate surface.    USE - Transport and packaging unit for fragile disk-shaped objects e.g. architectural glass panes, solar panels, and windscreens of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The receiving nut is produced by material removal so that receiving groove base by undeformed honeycomb structure, thus allowing the unit to be sensitive to the objects in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a transport and packaging unit.    Honeycomb plate element (1)    Fragile disk-shaped objects (3)    Undeformed honeycomb structure (11)    Honeycomb plate surface (12)    Receiving groove (13)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a lower profiled rail (3) overlapping with a bending part of the element that is fastened on a roof or a carrier construction at support rails in a bent position. Back-lateral bars (6-9) are provided for redirecting force acting outward on the lower profiled rail in lateral longitudinal section rails (4, 5) and designed in form of traction force components. A clamping element or a tightener (12) is inserted into the bars or between a fastening point (13) and one of the bars. Holders (10, 11, 17) or the clamping element are made of aluminum, plastic or steel.    USE - Surface element e.g. solar module and photovoltaic module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back-lateral bars are provided for redirecting force acting outward on the lower profiled rail in the lateral longitudinal section rails and designed in the form of the traction force components, thus mounting the surface element without additional drilling of module profile strips. The surface element protects the lower profiled rail against snow loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a surface element in a diagonal position.    Surface element (1)    Lower profiled rail (3)    Lateral longitudinal section rails (4, 5)    Back-lateral bars (6-9)    Holders (10, 11, 17)    Tightener (12)    Fastening point (13)
NOVELTY - The tidal power station has tank (S3), which is connected with a turbine (S9) by a pipeline (S8), where the container has a container base (S5) and a cover (S2), which closes the container at a side turned way from the container base. The container base faces the container base. The container is provided for the supporting a working medium (S6). The cover is guided in moving manner such that the cover moves in the direction of the container base during high tide by interaction of a water pressure, such that the working medium drives the turbine.    USE - Tidal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The tidal power station has tank, which is connected with a turbine by a pipeline, where the container has a container base and a cover, which closes the container at a side turned way from the container base, and thus ensures an improved tidal power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a tidal power station.    Cover (S2)    Tidal power station has tank (S3)    Container base (S5)    Working medium (S6)    Pipeline (S8)    Turbine (S9)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a storage device (2) horizontally storing a substrate (11) in stacks (3'-3''''), and trays (10) for receiving the substrate. A transfer device (6) transfers the substrate from the tray to a horizontal transport system of production stations (25, 25') and/or from the system to the tray. The transfer device has transport elements (12) passing through passage openings in a substrate support in each tray. A gripping device (4) loading and unloading the stacks grips the tray without contacting the lying substrate and moves between the stacks and the transfer device.    USE - Device for handling a large brittle substrate that is utilized for a solar cell, during loading and unloading in a production station.    ADVANTAGE - The gripping device loading and unloading the stacks grips the tray without contacting the lying substrate and moves between the stacks and the transfer device, thus allowing horizontal handling of large brittle substrate and preventing the other substrates from getting damaged during breakage. The device simultaneously transports the substrate to the coated substrate surface and handles the substrate in a contact-free manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for loading and unloading a large brittle substrate into and from a production station, with an automatic grab equipment.    Large brittle substrate handling device (1)    Storage device (2)    Stacks (3'-3'''')    Gripping device (4)    Transfer device (6)    Trays (10)    Substrate (11)    Transport elements (12)    Production stations (25, 25')
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a panel-mounting element (5) that is arranged surrounding outer periphery of solar module (4). The waveform panel structures (6) are formed for covering solar module installed along gradient direction of roof (2). The metal objects (7) are provided to detachably attach panel structure with panel-mounting element. The solar module is covered by making direction of corrugated portion in a parallel state to gradient direction. The metal object is attached to panel-mounting element and panel structure is functioned as snow sliding-down element.    USE - Solar panel apparatus installed on roof of heavy snow fall region.    ADVANTAGE - The snow on waveform panel structure can be made to slide down efficiently along gradient direction of roof. The efficient electric power generation can be performed by performing absorption of sunlight in solar module through waveform panel structure, and worker's safety is ensured and damage can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of solar panel apparatus.    Solar panel apparatus (1)    Roof (2)    Solar module (4)    Panel-mounting element (5)    Waveform panel structures (6)    Metal objects (7)
NOVELTY - The plant (10) has a turbine unit (12) with a flow pipe (14) through which fluid (22) passes, and a turbine arranged in the flow pipe. A generator is driven by the turbine. An anchor (16) is fixed at a firm base (20). The anchor is connected with the turbine unit by an anchor chain and/or an anchor cable (18). A floating body (28) i.e. balloon, is connected with the turbine unit. The floating body possesses a volume such that the floating body holds the turbine unit in the fluid over the base in suspension.    USE - Hydraulic power plant for installing in water in a river and a sea and in an atmosphere (all claimed) to convert kinetic energy of fluid e.g. atmospheric air and water, into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The floating body possesses the volume such that the floating body holds the turbine unit in the fluid over the base in suspension, so that the hydraulic power plant can be installed without any complexity. The plant is installed at the base by the anchor, so that the need of complex pre-working such as production of foundation is eliminated. The floating body ensures that the turbine unit is held at a height over the base in which the sufficient current of fluid is present. The mobile attachment of the turbine unit at the soil by the anchor and the anchor chain or the anchor cable, so that the adjustment can be changed automatically in order to adapt to changing directions of flow of fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydraulic power plant.    Hydraulic power plant (10)    Turbine unit (12)    Flow pipe (14)    Anchor (16)    Anchor cable (18)    Firm base (20)    Fluid (22)    Floating body (28)
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar cell set (3) absorbing radiations emitted by LEDs, converting the radiation into electrical energy and producing voltage. A stabilizer (41) is fastened within a rotor and transforms and stabilizes the voltage produced by the solar cell set. A spindle sensor (43) is fastened within the rotor and receives the transformed stabilized electrical power from the stabilizer. The sensor detects state of vibration and heat produced by a spindle. A signal transfer interface (44) is connected with the sensor and transmits detected data to an analysis instrument (5).    USE - Power supply structure for a sensor in a spindle of a machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - The signal transfer interface is connected with the sensor and transmits the detected data to the analysis instrument, thus providing stable current, and hence providing a good power supply structure for the sensor in the spindle of the machine tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed functional block diagram of an electric circuit of a sensor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell set (3)    Analysis instrument (5)    Stabilizer (41)    Spindle sensor (43)    Signal transfer interface (44)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a linear generator (2) including a linear stator (3) and a linear rotor (4) with a carrier having an area provided with permanent magnets, where the area is linearly movable opposite to a coil (8) of the stator for energy generation under production of an alternating current. The area having permanent magnets and the coil are arranged such that two ends of the area are respectively arranged within and outside of an active length of the coil during reversal of linear movement (11).    USE - Energy generation arrangement for use in a seabed.    ADVANTAGE - The area and the coil are arranged such that two ends of the area are respectively arranged within and outside of the active length of the coil during reversal of the linear movement, thus eliminating the need for complete movement of the rotor in the stator during entire movement cycle. The arrangement hence prevents breaking of the electrical leakage mechanisms that holds the arrangement into movement, so that the stator is precisely designed to be smaller and not assembled from expensive coils bodies, thus precisely reducing the cost of the arrangement and minimizing the applied electrical energy during movement reversal to increase the performance of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an energy generation arrangement with a linear generator.    Energy generation arrangement (1)    Linear generator (2)    Linear stator (3)    Linear rotor (4)    Coil (8)    Linear movement (11)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a layered lithium cobalt complex oxide (B) which is represented by general formula LiCo(1-z) M 2zO2 in which Li is lithium, Co is cobalt and M is a metallic element selected from a group consisting of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, manganese, and zirconium. A positive mix layer contains cyclohexylbenzene in quantity of 1 mass percentage and is used for electrolyte solution.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for personal computer, mobile telephone, or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety since the positive mix layer contains cyclohexylbenzene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nonaqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode can (4)    Lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminals (11)    Safety valve (15)
NOVELTY - An element which prevents the complex-salt formation of chloro complex obtained by coordination of chloride ion with platinum group element ion, and cation having ionic radius of size beyond that of potassium ion, are separated and removed from a platinum-group-element-containing material. A hydrochloric-acid solution of the material after the separation-removal, and the salt of an ion which is a cation having an ionic radius of size beyond that of potassium ion, and where a complex salt can be formed in chloro complex, are mixed.    USE - Separation-and-recovery of platinum group elements e.g. palladium, platinum, ruthenium and rhodium from platinum-group-element-containing material e.g. copper electrolysis slime produced during electrorefining process in copper smelting, and material produced during treatment process of platinum-group-element-containing material, for catalysts used in fuel cells and exhaust-gas purification.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables separation and recovery of platinum group elements of all kinds with high yield, as a concentrate from a solution containing platinum group elements in low concentration and high impurity concentration.
NOVELTY - The box has a battery box body located in a battery cavity. Power batteries are mounted in the battery box body. A cooling fan is mounted on a fan mounting plate. A battery management system is connected with the cooling fan to control operation of the cooling fan. The battery management system comprises a drive control box and multiple driven control boxes, where the drive control box is connected with an electric thread wire holder mounted on a management system accessory mounting plate in the battery box body. Fixing bolts of the battery box are distributed on a side of the battery box.    USE - Power battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box integrally and quickly mounts and dismounts the power battery group of the electric vehicle. The box avoids exchanging multiple battery modules as a battery box, shortens time of exchanging the battery, and improves exchanging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a power battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery frame whose four sides are provided with fences. Middle part of the frame is provided with a connecting frame. Multiple connecting rods with bottom ends are connected with the connecting frame of the battery frame. Battery pressing plates are connected with top ends of the connecting rods. Middle parts of the pressing plates are horizontally extended with plate bodies, and lower parts of the pressing plates are extended outward to form four wing ribs. The connecting frame is extended upward to form a connecting plate.    USE - Lead-acid battery fixing device for a sightseeing bus.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be assembled by a connecting rod with a bended head and a threaded end, a battery plastic pressing plate and a fastening unit for fixing battery packs. The device is easy, convenient and fast to process, reduces the number of hoops for fixing the battery packs, and decreases cost of maintaining and replacing a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery frame is a rectangular frame structure. The battery pressing plate is a tubular structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery fixing device.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar power supply system (1) provided with a solar cell (1.1), a solar controller (1.2), an inverter (1.3) and a storage battery (1.4). A vehicle image capturing and plate number identification system (3) is provided with a camera (3.1). A shell of a main controller (2) is provided with a video collection card that is utilized for collecting and compressing images captured by the camera. The shell of the main controller is provided with a low-temperature compensation device that is provided with a resistance heating wire and a temperature controller.    USE - Ultra-high or low outdoor temperature detection alarm device for an ultra-high vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is accurate and reliable. The device ensures plate number identification rate of an ultra-high vehicle long as 95percent, an identification time less than 0.4s and a large-screen electronic LED display screen shows a clear view with a visible distance of 100m. The main controller is reliable to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device is provided with a remote communication system and the main controller that are connected with a traffic management department in a Global system for mobile communication and General packet radio service wireless communication way for transmitting/receiving information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an ultra-high or low outdoor temperature detection alarm device.    Solar power supply system (1)    Solar cell (1.1)    Solar controller (1.2)    Inverter (1.3)    Storage battery (1.4)    Main controller (2)    Vehicle image capturing and plate number identification system (3)    Camera (3.1)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has support shoulders whose lateral part is fixed on a lateral wall of a lateral plate. Another lateral part of the support shoulders extends along a base board and extends out of a convex table. A surface of the table is opened with a connection port. A space among support pedestals of a battery box is equipped with a holding cavity, where the holding cavity holds the support shoulders and the convex table. An upper end of the support shoulders pushes against a bottom side of the holding cavity. The table is in right angle shape and the surface of the table is in incline form.    USE - Battery box connection mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism has simple design, and is convenient to install and disassemble. The mechanism is convenient to utilize.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The convex table is a hollow structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box connection mechanism.
NOVELTY - A fuel electrode material contains ammonia decomposition catalyst, an electrode catalyst and solid electrolyte particles. The material forms fuel electrode of solid oxide fuel cell which uses fuel containing ammonia.    USE - Material is used for fuel electrode for solid oxide fuel cell (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, light-emitting diode, liquid crystal display device, portable radio and portable information device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel electrode containing the material has excellent ammonia decomposability and electrocatalytic activity. The compact solid oxide fuel cell comprising the fuel electrode has excellent electric power generation characteristics, durability and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel electrode; and    (2) solid oxide fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The plate has electrode active material layer having air-gap formation porous layer on dense layer which is located on collector. The dense layer has a structure where active materials which contains lithium and manganese join and exist continuously, in a state which does not have a space while active material joins to surface of collector. The air-gap-formation porous layer has a structure where active materials join partially and exist continuously, at preset interval in which electrolyte solution permeates.    USE - Positive electrode plate for non aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in portable apparatus, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrode active material layer having air-gap-formation porous layer where active materials join partially and exist continuously, at preset interval, an electron carries out electrical conductivity of between collector and active materials very desirably. Hence the output/input characteristic of battery can be improved. Since active materials partially join and adhere to collector, the electrode active material layer is formed, without using resin-made binders.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of positive electrode; and    (2) non aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery tray comprises a first frame unit (21), which has a first refrigerant path (25) connected between a heat exchanger and a pump, and a second frame unit (23) having second refrigerant path (26) connected to the first refrigerant path. The second frame unit divides submodule accommodating portions (22). A bottom face unit is connected with the first frame unit and supports a battery submodule. The battery submodule in each submodule accommodating portion is cooled by the second frame unit in contact with battery submodule.    USE - Battery tray for vehicles such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Attains small scale battery tray with excellent cooling effect. Suppress temperature rise of the battery cells, and improves service life of the battery apparatus. Reduces size and weight of the battery apparatus. Attains maintenance improvement of the battery cell. Can suppress the output fall of the battery cell so that the efficiency of the battery apparatus will improve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery apparatus for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the battery submodule accommodated in the battery tray for vehicles.    First frame unit (21)    Divides submodule accommodating portions (22)    Second frame unit (23)    First refrigerant path (25)    Second refrigerant path (26)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion conductive oxide comprises chemical composition (I) or (II) comprising lithium, lanthanum, zirconium and oxygen.    USE - The lithium ion conductive oxide is useful for electrochemical device (claimed), preferably lithium secondary battery for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion conductive oxide has high-speed lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion conductive oxide comprises chemical composition of formula: Li7+xLa3+xZr2-xO12 (I), or formula: Li7+x-2yLa3+xZr2-xO12-y (II) comprising lithium, lanthanum, zirconium and oxygen. When x is not 0, x is -3 to 2, and y is 0, or 3.5+0.5x. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the lithium ion conductive oxide, involves using mixture of each raw material compound of lithium, lanthanum and zirconium as starting material for producing lithium ion conductive oxide at 600-1300 degrees C; and    (2) electrochemical device comprising the lithium ion conductive oxide as solid electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - The cooling device (3) has a gap (100) that is formed between fitting units (43,53), and separated from the refrigerant flow path of a seal (6). The gap has an upper section (102) having width (W2) that is narrower than the width (W1) of a side section (101).    USE - Cooling device for heater element of semiconductor device use in inverter apparatus of e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of refrigerant is prevented irrespective of deterioration of the since the width of the gap upper section is narrower than the width of the gap side section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the cooling device.    Cooling device (3)    Seal (6)    Fitting units (43,53)    Gap (100)    Side section (101)    Upper section (102)    Side section width (W1)    Upper section width (W2)
NOVELTY - A fuel consists of a mixed gas containing (in vol.%) ammonia (60-99) and hydrogen (40-1), and is used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell containing noble metal catalyst as electrode catalyst in fuel-chamber-side catalyst electrode layer (4).    USE - Fuel is used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell systems (claimed) used for fixed type power supply and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel enables prolonged electric power generation. Performance decrement of fuel cell during ammonia generation is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the basic structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Battery partition (1)    Fuel-chamber-side catalyst electrode layer (4)    Oxidizing-agent-chamber-side catalyst electrode layer (5)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (6)    Fuel chamber (7)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen adsorbent consists of a substituted acetylene polymer.    USE - Hydrogen adsorbent is used for occlusion materials used for storing hydrogen (both claimed) used as fuel in fuel cells of motor vehicles, and in hydrogen sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen adsorbent has excellent hydrogen adsorption characteristics, is lightweight, can be mass-produced and molded easily, and can be used in tanks of all shapes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen adsorbent consists of a substituted acetylene polymer of formula (I).    n=10-100000;and    R=aryl having 6-14 ring-forming carbon atoms or heterocyclyl having 4-7 ring-forming carbon atoms, which may have a substituent.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen storage method, which involves adsorbing hydrogen in the main structure of the polymer of the hydrogen adsorbent which forms a helical structure. A portion of side chain aryl group or heterocyclic group is oriented on the outer side of the helical structure formed by pi - pi stacking.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a tricycle main body provided with a break, multiple wheels, a front and rear suspension assembly, a light, a front horn, a back horn, a wiper, an electric motor controller, a deep cycle battery and a DC motor.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of the tricycle is 60 kph. The tricycle purely runs on the deep cycle battery. The tricycle accommodates 2 passengers, 1 driver, and 1 body guard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of an electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a protrusion portion (70) that is arranged by protruding inner side of a manifold element (60b). The protrusion portion is provided in a lower end portion of discharge piping (68a) forming oxidizing agent gas discharge communicating hole (28b), when manifold element is connected to oxidizing agent gas discharge communicating hole.    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion portion is provided in lower end portion of discharge piping forming oxidizing agent gas discharge communicating hole, when manifold element is connected to communicating hole, the generation of liquid junction between electric power generation cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge communicating hole (28b)    Manifold element (60b)    Discharge piping (68a)    Protrusion portion (70)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a chassis connected with a front wheel and a rear wheel. The chassis supports a vehicle body by a support frame. A space is formed between front and rear panels. Rear passenger compartments are provided with elongated seats. Open sides of the vehicle body provides facility for ingress and egress of passengers. A steering handle controls the front wheel. A rechargeable battery electrically drives the wheels. A solar panel is connected with roof panels to supply electrical charge to the battery.    USE - Three-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is connected over the roof panels to supply electrical charge to the battery, so that the battery can be charged in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a three-wheeled vehicle.
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a motor-support member (69) which supports a motor (5) in the state in which the motor is positioned between the axis arms (FA,RA) of the front wheels (7,9) and the rear wheels (65,67), and the rotating shaft (5a) of the motor faces the vehicle front-back direction. A battery-support member (71) for supporting a battery (3) is positioned at the vehicle rear of the motor-support member, and is connected to the motor-support member.    USE - Mounting structure of motor and battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces yaw inertia moment since motor is arranged between axis arms of front wheels and rear wheels. Torque reaction force of motor can be distributed since motor-support member is connected with battery-support member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic side view which shows the whole electric vehicle structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (3)    Motor (5)    Rotating shaft (5a)    Front wheels (7,9)    Rear wheels (65,67)    Motor-support member (69)    Battery-support member (71)    Axis arms (FA,RA)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a power-supply-device case (10) that accommodates the power supply components. A frame window (12) is protruded from the power-supply-device case. A cover (20) is attached or detached to the frame window by operating a handle portion (21). The contact power of the cover and the frame window provided the handle portion in a desired position is made non-uniform during the attachment or detachment of the cover with the frame window.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact power of the cover and the frame window provided the handle portion in a position is made non-uniform during the attachment or detachment of cover with the frame window, the contact power of the cover and frame window can be weakened in the vicinity. Since the cover can be attached or detached to the frame window by operating the handle portion, the cover can be easily removed from the handle portion vicinity using the less operating force. The arrangement freedom degree of the power supply device and freedom of degree in design of vehicle can be improved. The problem that maintenance operator cannot grip the handle portion can be eliminated and cover can be removed reliably. The maintenance operator can avoid the danger of receiving electric shock during operation while ensuring the safety. The size of the handle portion can be reduced, as the handle portion is formed in triangular shape. The flowing of the water in the inner side of the device case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device case.    Power supply device (1)    Power supply device case (10)    Frame window (12)    Cover (20)    Handle portion (21)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains (in %mass) copper-oxide component (30-85), zinc component (5-50) and aluminum component (10-50) including zinc aluminate and copper oxide, and has specific surface area of 100-300 m2/g and volume density of 1.4 g/ml or more.    USE - Catalyst is used for converting carbon monoxide, and manufacturing hydrogen for fuel cell system (both claimed) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst, which involves mixing metal salt aqueous solution containing copper, zinc and aluminum, and aqueous solution containing alkali, depositing at 15-50 degrees C with pH of 9.5-12 (preferably, 10-11.5), washing the deposit, drying, baking and molding;    (2) carbon monoxide conversion method; and    (3) manufacture of hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The system has a low-temperature circuit evaporation pressure sensor (24) arranged on a pipeline in an inlet side of a low-temperature circuit expansion machine (14). A low-temperature circuit condenser fan (17) is arranged in a right front part of a low-temperature circuit condenser (16). A low-temperature circuit condenser fan is driven by a coaxial low-temperature circuit condenser fan control motor (18). A low-temperature circuit condensing temperature sensor (31) is arranged on a pipeline in an outlet side of the low-temperature circuit condenser.    USE - Vehicle diesel engine afterheat generating control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves heating efficiency of the diesel engine and reduces harm to the environment caused by the waste gas of the diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle diesel engine afterheat generating control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Low-temperature circuit expansion machine (14)    Low-temperature circuit condenser (16)    Low-temperature circuit condenser fan (17)    Coaxial low-temperature circuit condenser fan control motor (18)    Low-temperature circuit evaporation pressure sensor (24)    Low-temperature circuit condensing temperature sensor (31)
NOVELTY - The pseudo-capacity capacitor has positive electrode (22) which is immersed in aqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium ion and metal oxide in which reversible redox change is possible, and negative electrode (24) which is immersed in nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium ion. The aqueous electrolyte solution and nonaqueous electrolyte solution exist in liquid-separated state, or are isolated with lithium-ion conductive solid electrolyte board (26). The negative electrode can occlude/release lithium ion.    USE - Pseudo-capacity capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and evaluation cell is used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pseudo-capacity capacitor has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of pseudo-capacity capacitor.    Evaluation cell (10)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (24)    Solid electrolyte board (26)    Hydraulic chambers (28,30)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains iron (III) phosphate containing crystal water.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing negative electrode formed using active material has excellent cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a separator (5) where the electrolyte is installed between negative electrode. A reducing element consists of carbon material which is covered with metal carbide.    USE - Metal air secondary battery e.g. lithium air secondary battery of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the charge over-voltage can be suppressed effectively. The catalytic action of oxidation reduction on the surface of the metal carbide can be achieved. The production of the lithium carbonate is suppressed. The capacity of the batteries can be improved by using the catalyst. The surface area of the carbon material is reduced. The adhesiveness of the coating layer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the metal air secondary battery.    Carbon paper (1)    Carbon application layer (2)    Lithium metal (4)    Separator (5)    Tightening spring (9)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a silica insulating layer placed on a graphite flow field plate (1). A thin copper layer is plated in a first layer of a battery. A thin nickel layer is plated with thickness of 0.08-0.1 microns at a second layer. A silica heat resistance layer is plated with thickness of 0.1-0.2 microns at a third layer. Another thin copper layer is plated with thickness of 0.08-0.1 microns at a fourth layer. Another thin nickel layer is plated with thickness of 0.08-0.1 microns at a fifth layer. Another silica layer is plated with thickness of 0.01-0.02 microns at a sixth layer of the battery.    USE - Hot flow sensor for an internal transient film of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has simple measuring process, easy manufacturing process, accurate measurement and convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hot flow sensor.    Graphite flow field plate (1)    Flow way (2)    Rib (3)    Film hot flow sensor part (4)    Lead (5)
NOVELTY - The equipment (100) has a valve mechanism (150) that adjusts path area of return path which returns working medium condensed in condensation unit to evaporation unit. An electronic control unit (ECU) (160) controls the valve mechanism to close the return path just before stop or after stop of an internal combustion engine (10), and maintains the closed state of return path until the engine starts and temperature of catalyst (12) in the engine reaches predetermined value.    USE - Exhaust gas heat recovery equipment for internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the return path is maintained in closed state until the engine starts and temperature of catalyst in the engine reaches predetermined value, heat exchange between the exhaust gas and cooling water can be stopped and temperature fall of the exhaust gas can be eliminated. Hence, the warming-up time of the catalyst can be shortened and circulating water temperature can be maintained appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Catalyst (12)    Exhaust gas heat recovery equipment (100)    Valve mechanism (150)    ECU (160)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple battery cells arranged in a battery case. Multiple sealed heat pipe modules are formed in two sides such that one of the sides of the module forms an embedded portion and the other side forms an airfoil portion. The embedded portion is in contact with the battery cell within the battery case and in contact with working fluid e.g. distilled water or refrigerant. A cooling part is arranged in the airfoil portion to cool the working fluid. The battery cell is cooled by circulating working fluid in the cooling part to the gas phase or the liquid state.    USE - Large battery cooling system for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas output by the electric vehicle is very less. The electric vehicle has simple structure. The system avoids need for an air path, thus reducing noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a large battery cooling system.
NOVELTY - Metal paste comprises at least one electrically conductive metal powder including silver, copper or nickel, at least one lead-containing glass frit with a softening point temperature of 571-636 degrees C, comprises lead oxide (53-57 wt.%), silicon dioxide (25-29 wt.%), aluminum oxide (2-6 wt.%) and boron trioxide (6-9 wt.%), and an organic vehicle.    USE - The metal paste is useful for producing the front-side grid electrode, which is useful in the silicon solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal pastes provides busbars, which exhibits good solder leach resistance and good adhesion to the front-side, preferably to the ARC layer on the front-side of a silicon solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) producing a front-side grid electrode comprising either: providing a silicon wafer having an antireflective coating (ARC) layer on its front-side, printing and drying the metal paste on the ARC layer on the front-side of the silicon wafer to form two or more parallel busbars, printing and drying a metal paste with fire through capability on the ARC layer to form thin parallel finger lines intersecting the busbars at right angle, and firing the printed and dried metal pastes; or providing a silicon wafer having an ARC layer on its front-side, printing and drying a metal paste with fire through capability on the ARC layer on the front-side of the silicon wafer to form thin parallel finger lines, printing and drying the metal paste on the ARC layer to form two or more parallel busbars intersecting the finger lines at right angle, and firing the printed and dried metal pastes;    (2) a front-side grid electrode produced by the process; and    (3) a silicon solar cell comprising a silicon wafer having an ARC layer on its front-side and a front-side grid electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves aerating hydrogen to a hydrogen cylinder until a pressure value reaches a set range to obtain an initial mole value of the hydrogen. The hydrogen is fed to a fuel cell by the cylinder. A current value is measured to obtain total electricity quantity that is output within running time when the fuel cell runs. A mole quantity of the consumed hydrogen is computed to compute remaining pressure of the cylinder based on the obtained total electricity quantity. The pressure value of the cylinder under full state is allowed to fluctuate within 1 percent of an error range.    USE - Method for estimating remaining hydrogen pressure of a hydrogen cylinder of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing cost of the fuel cell system and complexity of the fuel cell system and saving space of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining hydrogen pressure estimating device for a hydrogen cylinder of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a remaining hydrogen pressure estimating device for a hydrogen cylinder of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The board has an upper board and a lower board made of aluminium material, where lateral of the lower board comprises two inlets, and another lateral comprises two outlets. Each inlet is equipped with multiple drainage columns, and is connected with a water accumulation tank. A flow field connection is arranged between the water accumulation groove and the outlet. A flow field is composed of multiple linear flow paths, and two ridges corresponding to point welding pores on the upper board. The upper board is electrically welded on the ridge through the point welding pores.    USE - Heat-dissipating water cooling board for use in an electric automobile lithium-ion storage battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The board has uniform water current distribution in the water cooling board, small in pressure, simple to process and inexpensive processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heat-dissipating water cooling board.
NOVELTY - The battery pack comprises an end plate, which covers the end surface of battery laminated body, which consists of laminated unit cells. A bind bar (22) connects the end plates. A holder body (30) comprises connection holders (31) fixed to a position corresponding to a terminal screw hole (13) of a bending piece (12). Connection holders open a holder screw hole for fastening a terminal fixing screw. Holder body is mutually parallel in each connection holder and defines a space matched to the interval of two laminated unit cells. Edge of each connection holder is fixed by connection piece.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. bicycle, electric tool, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Insert molding of the nut is carried out to the holder screw hole of each connection holder, thus screwing of the connection holder together is performed easily and stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the holder body in the insertion mode.    Bending piece (12)    Terminal screw hole (13)    Bind bar (22)    Holder body (30)    Connection holders (31)
NOVELTY - A primary region consisting of a primary material, and a secondary region consisting of a secondary material in which growth start time of carbon nanowall (102) is longer than primary material, are provided on surface of a base material. Selective growth of carbon nanowall is carried out on the primary region, and growth time of carbon nanowall is made into time longer than growth start time of carbon nanowall of primary material and shorter than growth start time of carbon nanowall of secondary material. Thus, selective growth of carbon nanowall is enabled.    USE - Selective growth of carbon nanowall for electronic device e.g. field effect transistor (both claimed), fuel cell and field emitter.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation of carbon nanowall is controlled, and selective growth of carbon nanowall is efficiently enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic device, which has a film (101) containing material in which growth start time of carbon nanowall is shorter than material of base material, located on predetermined region of base material, and carbon nanowall standingly arranged on the film; and    (2) formation of carbon nanowall, which involves laminating primary layer consisting of material (A), secondary layer consisting of material (B) and tertiary layer consisting of material (C), in order. The carbon nanowall has a groove of depth which reaches primary layer from tertiary layer surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon nanowall. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (100)    Film (101)    Carbon nanowall (102)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a binder which is selected from a group which consists of a polyimide or polyamidoimide. The polyamide is formed in a single surface of the negative electrode collector. The 0.2 percent yield strength of the negative electrode collector is 250 Newton per square millimeter or the tensile strength of the negative electrode collector is 300 Newton per square millimeter. The roughening process of the surface of the negative electrode collector performed and the surface roughness is 0.6-10 micrometers.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves charging and discharging cycling and suppresses battery swelling since the polyamide is formed in a single surface of the negative electrode collector.
NOVELTY - A mixed solution containing metal nanoparticle precursor and reverse micelle of block copolymer with hydrophilic blocks and hydrophobic blocks, is coated on a substrate to obtain a metal nanoparticle precursor-containing block copolymer thin film. The resultant thin film is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, chemically reduced, and obtained block copolymer thin film is heat-processed to form metal nanoparticles-containing carbon nanostructure.    USE - Manufacture of metal nanoparticles-containing carbon nanostructure used for biosensor, fuel cell electrode catalyst and photoelectric cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides metal nanoparticles-containing carbon nanostructure.
NOVELTY - The car has covers (1, 3, 4), a brushless, a non-iron core, an outer rotor, a disc-shaped magnetic suspension breeze generator and a cover shell that are arranged at a top part of a car body. A disc surface of an outer rotor of the suspension breeze generator is provided with a wind blade, where a circumference of the outer rotor is equipped with another wind blade. An outer cover of the suspension breeze generator is opened with air vents (2) at four walls and provided with a wind deflector. The wind deflector is placed in one of the covers.    USE - Car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure, light in weight and inexpensive, and has small rotation resistance. The wind with speed greater than 1 minute per second is utilized for generating power, so that power of the car cannot be used. The car has improved energy storing capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car.    Covers (1, 3, 4)    Air vents (2)
NOVELTY - A superprotonic hybrid membrane manufacturing method involves preparing super ionic conductor using potassium beta-alumina precursor, and using acetic acid and ammonium nitrate as super ionic conductor for ion exchange to form hydronium and ammonium ions, and impregnating the beta-alumina support with solid acid zirconium phosphate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a superprotonic hybrid membrane that is utilized in a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electromobile, and a home miniature power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively improving performance and energy efficiency of the PEM fuel cell by enhancing transition speed of proton in the membrane. The method enables effectively reducing generation of carbon monoxide poisoning in an anode of the membrane, simplifying temperature control system and administration, improving electric current density and output of the PEM fuel cell and improving profitability. The method ensures operation of the membrane at 200 degrees C temperature, so that collection of heat energy can be realized in a better manner. The method enables effectively manufacturing the superprotonic hybrid membrane with reduced weight and volume and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a superprotonic hybrid membrane.
NOVELTY - A carbon micron tube is prepared by directly carbonizing poplar flower and willow flower in inert-gas atmosphere. The carbon micron tube contains carbon (80-95), nitrogen (1-4), oxygen (3-15), and phosphorus (0.2-2). The carbon micron tube has an outer diameter of 2-20 mu m and a pipe-wall thickness of 0.1-1 mu m.    USE - Carbon micron tube is used for electrodes of fuel cells and supercapacitors, ion batteries, medicine transportation, and micro reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon micron tube is simple, convenient and environmentally-friendly. The obtained carbon micron tube has excellent performance with respect to catalytic oxidation-reduction reaction and electrochemical capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of carbon micron tube, which involves storing poplar flower and willow flower in quartz-tube middle region in a tubular furnace, increasing the temperature to 250-2000 degrees C in inert-gas atmosphere, carbonizing for 10-180 minutes, and naturally cooling to room temperature.
NOVELTY - A spherical nitrogen-doped carbon-supported non-noble metal oxidation-reduction catalyst comprises melamine formaldehyde resin prepolymer, non-noble metal salt and acid. The mass ratio of metal element of non-noble metal salt and carbon element of melamine formaldehyde resin prepolymer is 1:100-25:100.    USE - Spherical nitrogen-doped carbon-supported non-noble metal oxidation-reduction catalyst for fuel battery material.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is economical, and has stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of spherical nitrogen-doped carbon-supported non-noble metal oxidation-reduction catalyst, which involves uniformly mixing melamine formaldehyde resin prepolymer (in parts weight) (10-100) with pure water (0-10), adding non-noble metal salt, and stirring for 10-60 minutes until the non-noble metal salt is dissolved in the melamine formaldehyde resin prepolymer to form uniform solution, adding acid to the solution, adjusting pH to 1-4, maintaining for 10 minutes to 24 hours, fully curing, decompressing and vacuum-drying to obtain blocked melamine formaldehyde dry gel containing non-noble metal salt, and thermally processing the dry gel at 600-900 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming transition metal oxide in which the crystal lattice is swelled by introducing an oxygen defect into the surface of oxygen atom. A nitrogen and carbon atoms are mixed in the oxygen atom. The crystal lattice is swelled by combining and processing of the transition metal oxide and the carbon by mechanical milling method. The transition metal oxide contains Tantalum, zirconium, niobium, titanium, vanadium, manganese, ferrous, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, hafnium, ruthenium, palladium, ruthenium, vanadium.    USE - Manufacturing method of oxygen reduction catalyst used for air electrode of electrochemical device e.g. air cell and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen reduction ability of oxygen reduction catalyst is increased even without using the noble metals such as platinum so that catalyst used for reducing ability of oxygen is cheap. The durability of the catalyst is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the X-ray-diffraction pattern. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polythiophene preparing method involves preparing a thiophene solution by adding thiophene into dichloromethane or chloroform. Iron (III) chloride solution is prepared by dissolving iron (III) chloride in acetonitrile. A mixed solution is prepared by adding the iron (III) chloride solution in the thiophene solution. The mixed solution is polymerized.    USE - Method for preparing polythiophene that is utilized as a catalyst support of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the polythiophene with better electric conductance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating electric conductance characteristic of polythiophene.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen hydrate comprises water, hydrogen, hydro fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride as a hydrate promoter.    USE - Hydrogen hydrate for a portable fuel cell in a vehicle and generating power in a hydrogen station.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrate can be stably stored at low pressure and magnified based on climatic change, and is environmentally friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing hydrogen hydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen hydrate forming apparatus.
NOVELTY - The system (11) has an exhaust gas passage operatively connecting an engine and an exhaust gas inlet (12) of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) (10) to permit exhaust gas flow through the TEG from the exhaust gas inlet to an exhaust gas outlet (14). A bypass valve is positioned in a coolant circuit and moved between two positions. The valve directs coolant flow through the TEG from a coolant port (24) to another coolant port (26) in one of the positions and directs coolant flow through the TEG from the latter coolant port to the former coolant port in the other position.    USE - Automotive exhaust gas system for controlling temperature of a TEG in a vehicle to produce electrical energy from exhaust heat.    ADVANTAGE - The system reverses the coolant flow direction under vehicle operating conditions to maintain maximum temperature within the TEG below the critical temperature, thus allowing the TEG to capture exhaust heat and generating electrical energy over a broader range of the vehicle operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of a TEG in an automotive exhaust gas system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric generator.    TEG (10)    Automotive exhaust gas system (11)    Exhaust gas inlet (12)    Exhaust gas outlet (14)    Stiffening ribs (15)    Coolant ports (24, 26)
NOVELTY - A sensing-control module senses the balancing condition of body and controls in-wheel motor (17) to keep the self balance of body. An inertia-sensing unit has an inclinometer for detecting tilt of body and to output tilt signal, and gyroscope for detecting angular velocity of body and to output angular velocity signal. A control unit receives the tilt signal and angular velocity signal, and outputs a control signal. A motor-driving unit receives the control signal, and controls the in-wheel motor to output balance torque for maintaining self balance of body.    USE - Personal, green-energy transportation device.    ADVANTAGE - The sensing-control module and the in-wheel motor can keep the self-balance of the transportation device and make the device to move forward or backward. The mechanical power can be transformed into the electrical power by motor-driving unit and control unit, and the electrical power is stored in the power supply unit. The supporting member can hold the transportation device statically when the power of device is off. The device can be used as exercise device when the personal device is held statically and wheel is lifted off the ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the personal, green-energy transportation device.    Wheel (13)    Pedal portion (14)    In-wheel motor (17)    Extension shaft portion (112)    Supporting portion (116)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode composite material contains nano or submicron particles having tin oxide/carbon or tin oxide/tin/carbon composite powder material, dispersed on a carbon substrate. The amount of carbon in the composite material is 20-80 weight%. The composite material has particle size of 0.5-15 microns.    USE - Negative electrode composite material is used for lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for notebook computer, mobile phone, hybrid electric vehicle, electric bicycle, electric automobile, movable electric tool, and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode composite material provides lithium ion battery with high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode composite material.
NOVELTY - Preparation of homogeneous-phase anionic exchange film comprises dissolving bromoethyl poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) with bromomethane degree of 5-100%, dissolving bromide polyphenyl ether in organic solvent, adding organic micro-molecule 1,1',2,3,3'-pentamethyl guanidine of 0.5-10 times mol of bromoethyl group in bromide polyphenyl ether, stirring materials and reacting for 6-48 hours; and directly film casting liquid coated on base body or coated on enhanced fabric, and removing solvent to obtain anionic exchange film.    USE - Method of preparation of homogeneous-phase anionic exchange film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bromomethane degree of bromide polyphenyl ether is controlled to control properties of anionic exchange film, thus selecting homogeneous-phase anionic exchange film with suitable water content, high ionic exchange content, great heat stability and mechanical intensity and excellent hydroxy conductive performance and alkali resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of homogeneous-phase anionic exchange film comprises dissolving bromoethyl poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) with bromomethane degree of 5-100%, dissolving bromide polyphenyl ether in organic solvent, adding organic micro-molecule 1,1',2,3,3'-pentamethyl guanidine of 0.5-10 times mol of bromoethyl group in bromide polyphenyl ether, stirring materials and reacting for 6-48 hours at 0-100 degrees C to obtain side chained guanidyl polymer film casting liquid; and directly film casting liquid coated on base body or coated on enhanced fabric, and removing solvent to obtain anionic exchange film, with bromide polyphenyl ether comprising repeating unit with bromoethyl and repeating unit without bromoethyl of formula (I).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell catalyst comprises (wt.%) carbon-carried platinum (Pt, 5-40) and hydrated niobium oxide or dewatered niobium oxide (10-90); or carbon-carried Pt-ruthenium (Ru) and hydrated niobium oxide or dewatered niobium oxide, with mass percent of 4-40%; and carbon (balance).    USE - Fuel cell catalyst used for catalyzing methanol electrochemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high catalytic activity and is stable operated in acidic system for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of fuel cell catalyst comprising uniformly dispersing carbon powder in mixed solvent comprising organic solvent and water to form suspension, with volume ratio of organic solvent to water of 100:5-5:100; respectively adding oxide compound of formula (M2Pt(OH)6), ruthenium(III) chloride (RuCl5) and niobium oxalate into suspension comprising (g/l) platinum (0.01-60), ruthenium (0-60) and niobium (0.01-60); uniformly stirring the solution, regulating pH at 5-12, adding excess reducing agent to suspension, and reducing for 5 minutes to 24 hours at 40-100 degrees C; and filtering reduced product, washing before drying to obtain solid powder, performing hot treatment to solid powder at 100-1000 degrees C in argon for 10 minutes to 10 hours, and preparing carbon-carried Pt or PtRu composite catalyst with hydrated niobium oxide or dewatered niobium oxide as accelerator.    M=H, NH4+, Na or K.
NOVELTY - A nanoporous metal/ceramics composite particle manufacturing method involves preparing a colloidal solution by mixing metal and ceramic nano particle with water, and forming aerosol droplets using the colloidal solution. The aerosol droplets are evaporated at 300-400 degrees C to obtain the nanoporous metal/ceramics composite particle.    USE - Method for manufacturing a nanoporous metal/ceramics composite particle that is utilized for a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing nanoporous platinum/titanium dioxide composite particle with high catalytic efficacy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nanoporous metal/ceramics composite particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aerosol assisted co-assembly of platinum and titanium oxide.
NOVELTY - An olivine complex solid solution contains complex of lithium-manganese phosphate.    USE - Olivine complex solid solution for use as anode active material of lithium secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine complex solid solution has favorable electrochemical characteristics even at high speed charging/discharging by improving ion/electronic conductivity by utilizing additives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine complex solid solution contains complex of lithium-manganese phosphate (LiM1xM2yMn1-x-yPO4), where x and y are 0-0.15 (excluding 0), M1 is transition metal having redox potential lower than the one of Mn2+/Mn3+ or a non-transitioning metal having oxidation number of 3+, 4+, 5+ or 6+, and M2 is a transition metal having a redox potential higher than the one of Mn2+/Mn3+, and is a non-transitioning metal having oxidation number of 1+ or 2+. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an olivine complex solid solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating an olivine complex solid solution manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Methane production involves electrolyzing water stream resulting in hydrogen and reacting with carbon dioxide produced from biomass pyrolysis. The biomass source is selected from a group consisting of natural biomass, waste biomass and energy crops or their mixture. The biomass is pretreated an initial stage.    USE - Method for producing methane for preparing methanol used in fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produced methane in simple manner by using renewable sources of carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing methanol from methane, which involves oxidizing the obtained methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the methane and methanol production method.    Cyclone separator (3)    Mixing equipment (4)    Hydrogen storage tank (5)    Compressor (6)    Electrolysis reactor (8)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell emitter formation composition comprises phosphosilicate glass, phosphate supply sources, an agent for forming silanol-based compounds or silica hydrate-based compounds, and organic vehicles.    USE - Composition is used for forming emitter layers in manufacture of solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition enables simple and economical manufacture of solar cells with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell, which involves preparing a semiconductor layer, forming an antireflective layer on one side of the semiconductor layer, and forming an emitter layer on the semiconductor layer using the composition.
NOVELTY - The electric power system has an electrolysis unit (24) that is connected to the lower storage tank (22). A fuel cell (25) is connected to the discharge side of the electrolysis unit. The electrolysis unit is provided with a supply tube (22a) connected in one side of the lower storage tank such that the water in the lower storage tank is electrolyzed for producing hydrogen and oxygen of high temperature and high pressure, and transferring to fuel cell through transfer pipes (24a,24b).    USE - Hybrid electric power system for power generation plant installed along dam constructed across river, lake and seashore.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the electric power system can be improved. The wastage of the electricity can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric power system.    Lower storage tank (22)    Supply tube (22a)    Electrolysis unit (24)    Transfer pipes (24a,24b)    Fuel cell (25)
NOVELTY - The plate (50) has a top end plate (20) and a lower part end plate (60) assembled to an outside part, and a heat exchanging plate. The top end plate and the lower part end plate are laminated with the pad plate. A reaction catalyst (41) performs catalyst reaction of a reactant through an inlet hole (44) inside a catalyst plate (40). A sealing member (45) is inserted in the inlet hole of the catalyst plate, where the catalyst plate is interposed between the heat exchanging plate and the plate.    USE - Pad plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is designed such that the catalyst is sintered according to high temperature junction of the plate and operates with high durability. The plate has optimized catalyst performance and productivity and reaction yield, and improves durability of the catalyst in an effective manner. The plate is designed with increased reaction area and operated with improved efficiency of a reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro-mach manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded top perspective view of a pad plate.    Top end plate (20)    Lower part end plates (30, 60)    Catalyst plate (40)    Reaction catalyst (41)    Inlet hole (44)    Sealing member (45)    Pad plate (50)
NOVELTY - A purification system of high-purity biogas consists of an anaerobic digestion portion for generating biogas, a preprocessor for removing moisture, hydrogen sulfide component, and siloxane component contained in biogas to be used as fuel gas, and a gas-absorbing component for removing carbon dioxide contained in biogas by using molecular sieve as absorber.    USE - System is used for purifying biogas (claimed) used in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas purification process.
NOVELTY - The system has a devulcanizer (200) which removes hydrogen sulfide component contained biogas. A heat exchanger (100) removes moisture of biogas supplied. A filter (400) removes fine dust and impurity contained in biogas. A siloxane remover (700) removes siloxane component of biogas, when the temperature of the biogas is increased over the prescribed temperature.    USE - System for purifying biogas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The siloxane and hydrogen sulfide of the biogas can be removed effectively. The heat transfer efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved effectively. The cost and time required for purifying the biogas for fuel cell can be reduced effectively. The production yield of the fuel cell can be improved effectively. The maintenance cost of the fuel cell is reduced and the service lifetime of the fuel cell can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for purifying biogas for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biogas purification system for the fuel cell.    Heat exchanger (100)    Devulcanizer (200)    Compressor (300)    Filter (400)    Siloxane remover (700)
NOVELTY - A conductive material includes a polymer and a single layer comprising a covalently attached nanostructured conductive material. The covalent bond of the conductive material is comprised of a group selected from amide, hydroxylamine, secondary amine, imine or thiourea. The conductive material is a carbon nanomaterial.    USE - Conductive material used for manufacturing electrochemical or optical sensor, solar cells, fuel cells or super capacitors (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive material can be manufactured without modifying optical properties of polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing conductive material, which involves oxidizing polymer and functionalizing oxidized polymer with reactive amino groups, halogen, aldehyde, thiol, epoxy or isothiocyanate group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the optical absorption spectrum absorption of a sample of PDMS before and after being functionalised by carbon nanotubes.
NOVELTY - Transition metal compounds are mixed in distilled water with polyacid phosphate-based compound, to obtain mixed aqueous solution. The obtained mixed aqueous solution is stirred, to obtain precipitate. The obtained precipitate is dried at 50-80 degrees C and dried material is heat-treated at 300-500 degrees C, to obtain cathode material.    USE - Manufacture of cathode material (claimed) for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, laptop computer, digital hand camera and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material is economically manufactured with excellent crystallinity and charge/discharge property.
NOVELTY - The reformer has a non-reactive core layer formed in an activation catalyst core layer. A baffle activates a heat transmission process in the non-reactive core layer. An activation catalyst core is filled in a reactor (10). The baffle is installed in an inner surface of a reactor tube (11). Multiple penetration holes are formed in the inner surface of the reactor tube and extended to a central of the reactor.    USE - Fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer obtains high hydrogen yield rate through small amounts of catalyst cost. The baffle improves the heat transferability of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel reformer.    Reactor (10)    Reactor tube (11)    Activation catalyst (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying reactant to a reactor of a supply pattern to form shy resonance. A reactant supply amount is measured by comparing standard value according to hydrogen production. The supplying reactant is discontinued for a fixed time to perform thermal recovery. The supply of the reactant is performed to stop fuel reform during a reset time.    USE - Method for reforming fuel in a heat exchanger type reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing high hydrogen yield rate of supply pattern of the reactant, thus improving thermal efficiency improvement of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustration of a fuel reforming method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a carbon monoxide analyzer analyzing carbon monoxide concentration of gas. A natural gas compressor condenses natural gas to supply methane. A steam reformer reforms the methane and produces hydrogen to a conversion reactor vehicle. A pressure swing adsorption unit (PSA) separates the gas that is generated in a conversion reactor according to the hydrogen. A tail gas unit performs filtering process so as to remove sulfur compound of the natural gas. Hydrogen is stored in a container in a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    USE - Hydrogen refueling station.    ADVANTAGE - The station is eco-friendly and easy to maintain, and has high profitability and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a hydrogen refueling station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen refueling station.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a fuel supply part (200) installed at an upper part of a body (100) to supply fuel gas to an inner side of the body. A water supply part (300) is inserted inside the fuel supply part and provided with water. A heating portion (400) is installed in the inner side of the body to evaporate the water by the water supply part to produce steam. The gas is ejected at a bottom part of the heating portion. A gas sourcing part (700) guides gas refrigerant emitted from a heat source supply part (600) to the body. The source supply part is installed at an exhausting part (500).    USE - Heat exchanger for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas refrigerant is consecutively passed through multiple stream tubes, thus rising heat exchange action power of the heat exchanger. The heating portion is installed in the inner side of the body, so that steam product amount of the heat exchanger can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger.    Body (100)    Fuel supply part (200)    Water supply part (300)    Heating portion (400)    Exhausting part (500)    Heat source supply part (600)    Gas sourcing part (700)
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of a substrate, and a thin film layer positioned on the substrate. The thin film layer contains aggregate comprising active-material nanoparticles mixed with carbon particles.    USE - Electrode is used for thin film type or film type secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants, notebook personal computers, hybrid electric vehicles, electric tools, and robots.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high electroconductivity, and reduced volume expansion and contraction during charging and discharging. The electrode provides secondary batteries having excellent cycle property, mechanical stability, thermal stability, electrical reliability, and adhesiveness with collector and active material. The electrode can be manufactured easily with high yield, with easy control of thickness of thin film layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - A porous nickel metal support is formed using nano nickel powder. The porous nickel metal support is fine-polished and plasma-surface-modified. A palladium layer and a metallic layer with saturation composition weight fraction are formed on the porous nickel metal support by controlling the thickness ratio of palladium/copper in a high-temperature sputtering process. The palladium layer and metal layer are reflow-heat-treated at a low temperature for a long time to form saturated composition of palladium alloy separation membrane.    USE - Manufacture of palladium-copper-nickel alloy hydrogen-separation membrane (claimed) for use in carbon dioxide capture and storage applications, integrated gasification combined cycle, and integrated coal gasification fuel cell combined cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of palladium-copper-nickel alloy hydrogen-separation membranes having excellent high-temperature durability, adhesiveness with respect to support and coated layer, chemical stability, and hydrogen-penetration property.
NOVELTY - A hydrophobic surface material comprises a hydrophobic thin film formed on the surface of a polymer material having micro pores and nano pores.    USE - Hydrophobic surface material is used for seawater desalination filter, fuel cell and secondary battery (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrophobic surface material, which involves forming nano pores on a polymer material having micro pores through plasma etching, forming a micro and nano hybrid porous structure on the polymer material and forming a hydrophobic thin film on the surface of the polymer material.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separating board contains polymer composite comprising thermoplastic resin, and carbon fiber whose surface is plated with transition metal. The transition metal is chosen from nickel, copper or silver. The thermoplastic resin is chosen from polyphenylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyamide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyimide, liquid-crystalline polymer, polybenzimidazole and polyetheretherketone.    USE - Fuel cell separating board.    ADVANTAGE - The board has better mechanical and anti-corrosion properties, electric and thermal conductance, and high flexural strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell separating board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a fuel cell separating board. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A system (1000) has a cooling part (100) including a radiator (120) that cools a cooling water cooling line (110). A heating part (200) includes a heater core (220) provided in a heating line (210). A thermoelectric generator (400) includes a thermoelectric element module connected with a connection line (460). Valves (600) control flow of the cooling water, and a temperature sensor (700) detects temperature of the cooling water. A controller (800) controls flow of the cooling water according to cooling water temperature data sensed by the temperature sensor.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system enhances thermoelectric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric power generation system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric power generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling part (100)    Cooling water cooling line (110)    Radiator (120)    Heating part (200)    Heating line (210)    Heater core (220)    Thermoelectric generator (400)    Connection line (460)    Valves (600)    Temperature sensor (700)    Controller (800)    Thermoelectric power generation system (1000)
NOVELTY - A transition metal oxide/graphene composite manufacturing method involves dispersing graphite oxide powder into polyol solvent and mixing dispersion solution and transition metal salt. Distilled water and pH control solvent are added to the mixture and made to react with the mixture under microwave.    USE - Method for manufacturing transition metal oxide/graphene composite of a secondary lithium battery, a fuel cell, a super capacitor and a gas sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables shortening synthesis time of transition metal oxide/graphene composite, and allows the transition metal oxide to be evenly distributed on the graphene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a method for manufacturing transition metal oxide/graphene composite.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Method of making catalytic material for a fuel cell involves simultaneous deposition of graphite and platinum onto a substrate, removing the obtained composite layer from the substrate in form of powder, mixing said powder with carbon nanotubes in weight ratio 1:(1-2), adding isopropanol to the obtained solid mixture in amount of 0.1-0.3 ml per 1 mg of the solid mixture and nafion in amount of 1 mg per 2.3-4.0 mg of the solid mixture and homogenisation of the obtained catalytic material in an ultrasonic bath.    USE - Physics.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency of catalysis in a catalytic layer and high specific power of the fuel cell. 8 cl, 4 dwg, 4 ex
NOVELTY - The device has a standard alternator (1) including a shaft in which a fitment (3) is inserted for preventing a vertical blade propeller (6) or a horizontal drum propeller from being embedded more deeply than required during assembling of the propeller with the alternator. A lockwasher (4) is inserted in the shaft for firm screwing of a nut (5) with the shaft of the alternator after fixation of the propeller with the shaft of the alternator. A removable support (2) is fixed with the alternator.    USE - Clean and stable electric energy supplying device i.e. rotary air charger, for use under an engine cowl or on a roof of an electric or hybrid moving vehicle (all claimed), to charge batteries of the vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to charge batteries of electric or hybrid car, lorry, city motor bus, train, tramway or boat.    ADVANTAGE - The supplying device is configured such that the vertical blade propeller or the horizontal drum propeller receives pressure of air that allows rotation of the propeller at required speed, for activating the mechanism of the alternator when the vehicle moves toward the front on street, road and water so as to produce the clean and stable electric energy at zero cost for charging the batteries of the vehicle, thus improving the autonomy of the vehicle in an inexpensive manner without utilizing petrol or fossil products, and hence avoiding pollution in environment while permitting the supplying device to be easily adapted to the vehicle and assuring improved reliability of the supplying device. The supplying device is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rotary air charger with a vertical propeller for supplying electric energy to an electric or hybrid rolling vehicle.    Standard alternator (1)    Removable support (2)    Fitment (3)    Lockwasher (4)    Nut (5)    Vertical blade propeller (6)
NOVELTY - The electrode (100) has base material (80) that is made of titanium. A middle layer (82) that is made of tantalum or niobium, is formed on surface of base material. The upper layer (84) is coated on the surface of the middle layer. The argon gas is injected into the chamber.    USE - Platinum electrode used in fuel cell, battery for electromobile and water ionizer installed in home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The film forming speed can be improved. The adhesive force can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing platinum electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the platinum electrode.    Base material (80)    Middle layer (82)    Upper layer (84)    Platinum electrode (100)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprising bivalent iron compound, organic solvent, supporting electrolyte, and organic iron complex dissolved in the organic solvent. The electrochemical window of organic solvent in graphite electrode is 3 volts or more of organic solvent. The supporting electrolyte which participates in electrochemical reaction is chosen from organic acid or organic acid salt. The concentration of organic solvent in the organic iron complex is 0.1-1 mol/L.    USE - Electrolyte is used for redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery has high open-circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has disconnect switches that are coated with aluminum. A bracket assembly is made from 3 mm aluminum sheet and is installed in disconnect switches. The bracket assembly is provided with two 8 mm bolts. The lockout brackets turns into yellow to indicate starter circuit is isolated and turns into red to indicate battery circuit is isolated. A jump start receptacle is fitted to bracket. A cable connects assembly to vehicle.    USE - Battery/starter lockout assembly for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lockout brackets turns into yellow to indicate starter circuit is isolated and turns into red to indicate battery circuit is isolated, the battery and starter can be installed correctly, thus preventing damage and loss of productivity, while ensuring safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery/starter lockout assembly.
NOVELTY - A transition metal oxide/graphene composite manufacturing method involves dispersing graphite oxide powder into distilled water, and mixing dispersion solution and transition metal salt. The reaction mixture is treated under microwave.    USE - Method for manufacturing transition metal oxide / graphene composite of a secondary lithium battery, a fuel cell, a super capacitor and a gas sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing synthesis time of transition metal oxide/graphene composite, and allows transition metal oxide to be evenly distributed on the graphene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a method for manufacturing transition metal oxide/graphene composite.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery catalyst preparation method involves obtaining chloroplatinic acid hexahydrate, and taking glycol as solvent to prepare solution. Chloroplatinic acid solution is added to a container, where the glycol is utilized as the solvent. Metal oxide carbon nanotube and metal oxide carbon catalyst carriers are utilized. Secondary de-ionized water is utilized to remove chlorine ion in reactant solution. The container is dried in a vacuum drying box to obtain platinum metal oxide carbon nanotube and platinum metal oxide carbon catalyst.    USE - Method for preparing metal oxide carbon nanotube and metal oxide carbon catalyst for fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel battery catalyst preparation method involves obtaining 1 gram of chloroplatinic acid hexahydrate, and taking glycol as solvent to prepare 100 ml of solution. Potassium hydroxide is weighed and glycol is taken as solvent to prepare 0.8 moles per liter of potassium hydroxide solution. Chloroplatinic acid solution is added to a container, where glycol is utilized as the solvent. The obtained mixture is ultrasonically stirred for 1 hour to uniformly disperse the mixture, where moles per liter potassium hydroxide solution is added to the mixture during stirring and pH of the solution is maintained at 8. Metal oxide carbon nanotube and metal oxide carbon catalyst carriers are utilized. The obtained mixture is stirred for 30 minutes to uniformly disperse the mixture. The container is placed in a microwave oven to heat. The microwave oven is heated for 30 seconds and is stopped after heating for 30 seconds. Reactant solution is cooled and filtrated. Secondary de-ionized water is utilized to remove chlorine ion in the reactant solution. The container is dried for 24 hours at 80 degrees C in a vacuum drying box to obtain platinum metal oxide carbon nanotube and platinum metal oxide carbon catalyst.
NOVELTY - The catalyst has an alkali metal and a transition metal dipped into metal oxide. The metal oxide is made of one among zinc oxide, Aluminum, zirconium, cerium and titanium. The alkali metal is made of one among lithium, sodium and potassium. The transition metal is made of one among a nickel, cobalt and iron.    USE - Reforming catalyst for use in a fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high stability, thus preventing damage of the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a reforming catalyst manufacturing method    (2) a hydrogen or a synthetic gas manufacturing method    (3) a fuel cell system comprising a reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view representing a relation between a hydrogen production rate and time.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a catalytic oxidizer (10) that comprises an inlet tube (11) and an exhaust pipe (13). A reformate reaction unit (20) arranged around the outer side of the catalytic oxidizer, includes an input tube (21) and an exhaust pipe (23). A heating portion (30) arranged around the outer side of the reformer reaction portion, includes a flue gas exhaust pipe (33). The heating source (40) is installed at the inner side bottom of the heating portion.    USE - Fuel conversion apparatus of hydrogen fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency and fuel reforming efficiency of the fuel conversion apparatus can be improved. As the reformate reaction unit surrounds the catalytic oxidizer, the hydrothermal area can be maximized and mutual heat exchange of the reformate reaction unit can be performed, and the fuel conversion apparatus can be made compact. The exhaust gas can be reduced by reducing the use amount of the hydrocarbon fuel, and startup of the fuel cell system can be performed stably. The temperature distribution of the fuel conversion apparatus can be stabilized and heat loss of the fuel conversion apparatus can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel conversion apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalytic oxidizer (10)    Inlet tube of catalytic oxidizer (11)    Exhaust pipe of catalytic oxidizer (13)    Reformate reaction unit (20)    Input tube of reformate reaction unit (21)    Exhaust pipe of reformate reaction unit (23)    Heating portion (30)    Flue gas exhaust pipe (33)    Heating source (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a tubular reformate reaction unit (20) that includes inlet tube (21) and exhaust pipe (23), and surrounds the outer side of a cylindrical catalytic oxidizer (10). A heating unit (30) with a flue gas exhaust pipe (33) encloses the reformate reaction unit. A heating source (40) is installed at the inner side of the heating unit.    USE - Fuel conversion apparatus of hydrogen fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal efficiency of the fuel conversion apparatus used in the small scale power generation hydrogen fuel cell system can be maximized and fuel reforming efficiency can be improved. As the reformate reaction unit surrounds the oxidizer, the hydrothermal area and thermal transfer efficiency can be maximized and mutual heat exchange of the reformate reaction unit can be performed hence the apparatus can be made compact. Usage amount of the hydrocarbon fuel can be reduced and startup of the fuel cell system can be performed stably. The temperature distribution of the fuel conversion apparatus can be stabilized and heat loss of the fuel conversion apparatus can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method of fuel conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalytic oxidizer (10)    Reformate reaction unit (20)    Inlet tube (21)    Exhaust pipe (23)    Heating unit (30)    Flue gas exhaust pipe (33)    Heating source (40)
NOVELTY - An anodic active material comprises lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (I), where the material exhibits superstructure ordering peaks during X-ray diffraction analysis.    USE - Anodic active material for a lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active material improves capacity and cycle property of a secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anodic active material comprises lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide of formula (Li(Lia(NixMnyCoz)1a)O2, where a is 0-0.2, x is 0-0.85, y is 0-0.85 and z is 0-0.3) (I), where the material exhibits superstructure ordering peaks during X-ray diffraction analysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating an X-ray diffraction analysis result of an anodic active material.
NOVELTY - A silver paste composition comprises (in wt%) silver powder (65-75), glass frit (0.01-10), organic vehicle solution (20-34.8) and compound, salt or hydrate of group III element (0.1-5), where average diameter of silver particle is in a range between 0.3-1.5 micro-meters.    USE - Silver paste composition for a back contact electrode of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The average diameter of the silver particle is in range between 0.3-1.5 micro-meters, such that inner void of a back contact electrode of a solar cell can be minimized. The composition improves adhesion force of a silicon substrate and resistance of an electrode wiring, thus improving efficiency and solderability of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - A silver paste composition comprises (in wt.%) silver powder (65-75) and a glass frit (0.01-10) that is formed of lead dioxide, bismuth trioxide group or vanadium trioxide group, where average particle diameter of the silver powder is 0.3-1.5 mu m and composition of a solar cell back electrode includes organic vehicle solution (20-34.9 wt.%).    USE - Silver paste composition for a back electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The average particle diameter of the silver powder is 0.3-1.5 mu m, so that adhesion of the silicon substrate is improved while minimizing an inner void of the back electrode, thus improving efficiency of the solar cell and minimizing resistance of an electrode wiring. The glass frit is formed of the lead dioxide, bismuth trioxide group or vanadium trioxide group, thus avoiding the environment problem generation of the glass frit, preventing the waterproofing depreciation of the aluminum layer at the silver aluminum reiteration region of the back electrode of the cell and improving durability of the module and solderability during a solar cell module manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic representation of a water-resistant test result of an electrode formed into a silver paste composition.
NOVELTY - The unit has a hydrogen extraction portion (110) which extracts the hydrogen component included in hydrogen sulfide through optical catalytic reaction in photoreactor (113). A hydrogen storage tank (130) stores the extracted hydrogen component as fuel. A flow rate controller (112a) is connected with a hydrogen sulfide feed port (111) to control flow rate of gas into reactor.    USE - Hydrogen sulfide processing unit mounted on ship (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electricity for supplementary equipment is obtained by using the hydrogen extracted from the hydrogen sulfide as fuel. The fuel cost retrenchment effect is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen sulfide processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen sulfide processing unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen extraction portion (110)    Hydrogen sulfide feed port (111)    Flow rate controller (112a)    Photoreactor (113)    Hydrogen storage tank (130)    Fuel cell (140)
NOVELTY - A vanadium compound as a starting material is added to distilled water and the mixture is stirred. A reducing agent is added to a vanadium compound aqueous solution, and sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid is added to the reduced material. Thus, electrolyte is manufactured. Sulfuric acid to which vanadyl sulfate is added, or phosphoric acid to which vanadyl hydrogen phosphate is added, is used for redox flow.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte for redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery electrolyte is economically and easily manufactured. The addition amount of vanadium within a solution is accurately controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - Magnesium hydride is hydrolyzed using water in presence of magnesium chloride hexahydrate at 20-70 degrees C under high pressure, to obtain hydrogen. The hydrogen generation rate is 0.01-0.15 LPM/1 g of magnesium hydride.    USE - Production of hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell used for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently, easily and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generation storage system;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) vehicle.
NOVELTY - A superprotonic hybrid membrane comprises cesium hydrogen sulfate/hydronium ion (ammonium)- beta ''-alumina, and cesium dihydrogen sulfate/hydronium ion (ammonium)- beta ''-alumina, which are prepared by utilizing hydronium ion/ammoniumethyl phosphate- beta ''-alumina as supporter, cesium hydrogen sulfate and cesium dihydrogen sulfate.    USE - Superprotonic hybrid membrane for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell that is utilized in a home miniature power plant and a power supply apparatus of an electrically movable vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane improves working performance, profitability and energy efficiency of a fuel cell, simplifies administration of the fuel cell, enhances electric current density and output of the fuel cell, reduces weight and size of the fuel cell, and saves operational cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a superprotonic hybrid membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for preparing a superprotonic hybrid membrane.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying waste to processing chamber by material supplier (1) and stirring waste by agitator (201). The processing furnace is heated to 100-300 degrees C by burner (203) in heating chamber (202). The waste is supplied into heat-decomposing furnace (200) through a discharging hole (204) for heat-decomposing the waste at 100-300 degrees C. The waste is discharged to heat-decomposing furnace (300) by screw feeder (205) and is decomposed at 400-500 degrees C. The mixed gas from gasifier (400) is passed through reforming unit (404) of purifier (403) to obtain hydrogen.    USE - Continuous processing method for recycling waste into fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of fuel from waste can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the continuous processing method for recycling waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Material supplier (1)    Heat-decomposing furnaces (200,300)    Agitator (201)    Heating chamber (202)    Burner (203)    Discharging hole (204)    Screw feeder (205)    Gasifier (400)    Purifier (403)    Reforming unit (404)
NOVELTY - The sensor has casing including sensor loading space portion (21) in which hydrogen detection unit (10) is mounted. The hydrogen detection unit with circuit substrate (12), detects hydrogen gas and outputs detection signal to outside. A filter segment (40) mounted on top portion of sensor loading space portion, filters the gas and foreign material, except the hydrogen gas.    USE - Sensor for detecting leakage of hydrogen gas used for fuel cell and hydrogen fueled engine, and used as rocket fuel in aerospace field.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the hydrogen gas leakage sensor is reduced and the space utilization efficiency is improved. The reaction speed of the hydrogen gas can be improved. The hydrogen gas leakage can be detected rapidly and accurately. The malfunction of the hydrogen gas leakage sensor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen gas leakage sensor.    Hydrogen detection unit (10)    Circuit substrate (12)    Sensor loading space portion (21)    Filter segment (40)    Filter cap (50)
NOVELTY - The sensor has casing (20) including connector portion (22) with connector terminal (23), terminal to connect substrate portion (30) and hydrogen detection unit with circuit substrate, and path for hydrogen gas toward the hydrogen detection unit. The hydrogen detection unit detects hydrogen gas and outputs detection signal to outside. A filter segment mounted on top portion of casing, filters the gas and foreign material, except the hydrogen gas.    USE - Sensor for detecting leakage of hydrogen gas for fuel cell and hydrogen fueled engine, and used as rocket fuel in aerospace field.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas leakage can be detected rapidly and accurately. The foreign material can be removed effectively. The malfunction of the hydrogen gas leakage sensor due to poor contact between circuit board and connection terminal can be prevented. The assembly process of the sensor can be simplified and manufacturing cost of the sensor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the hydrogen gas leakage sensor.    Casing (20)    Connector portion (22)    Connection terminal (23)    Substrate portion (30)    Connection hole (31)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a carbon support formed with a mixture of multi-walled carbon nano-tube and carbon black.    USE - Metal complex catalyst for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst optimizes surface property of the carbon support for metal deposition, controls the size and deposition rate of the catalyst metal, and improves electrical catalyst activation of platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyzed result of a carbon support.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An olivine crystal structure lithium iron phosphate preparing method involves preparing reactive aqueous solution by reacting lithium precursor with an alkylating agent. Another reactive aqueous solution is prepared by reacting iron precursor with phosphorus, where the former reactive solution is mixed with the latter reactive solution by heating water for three seconds under pressurized conditions. Carbon is added to precursor powder to remove water. The powder is calcined to prepare lithium iron oxide.    USE - Method for preparing olivine crystal structure lithium iron phosphate.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the olivine crystal structure lithium iron phosphate with high purity and yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A monolithic catalyst comprises a honeycomb ceramic carrier having pore path internal surface coated with an aluminum oxide layer which uniformly carries the active components of nano noble metal.    USE - Monolithic catalyst for hydrolyzing hydroboron, particularly alkali metal hydroboron or alkaline-earth metal hydroboron to prepare hydrogen (claimed) which can be used in, e.g. fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The monolithic catalyst has a structure which is favorable for mass transferring of the reactant and the product during hydrogen production, and which effectively solves the problems associated with bunching up of nano metal catalyst and difficulty in separation of catalyst thus, making it suitable for continuous production of pure hydrogen which can be directly used by fuel cells via a continuous reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the monolithic catalyst, comprising (A) pre-processing the honeycomb ceramic carrier by soaking in dilute nitric acid with volume concentration of 5-20% for 2-10 hours, washing to neutral by deionized water, drying for 2-12 hours at 110 degrees C and roasting for 2-10 hours at 800-1000 degrees C; (B) coating alumina sol on the pre-processed honeycomb ceramic carrier, drying and roasting to generate aluminum oxide (Al2O3) coating, repeating the process of step (B), coating for 1-3 times; (C) loading the noble metal on the Al2O3-coated carrier by dipping, conducting post-processing by vacuum drying and roasting to obtain a presoma of the monolithic catalyst; and (D) restoring the presoma of the monolithic catalyst under pure hydrogen to obtain the monolithic catalyst loaded with the noble metal. The Al2O3 coating is 50-150 mu m thick, and the alumina sol in step (B) is a commercial alumina sol or an alumina sol prepared by pseudo-boehmite.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a layered crystal structure having lithium transition-metal oxide. Manganese is included as an essentiality transition metal, where content of the manganese is more than content of other transition metal. Oxygen is released with lithium deintercalation in initial charge at 4.4 V high-voltage range. Electrochemical activity by structural change is shown by initial charge in a potential window that is less than 3.5V.    USE - Lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A chloroplatinic acid solution is obtained by dissolving dispersed platinum catalyst in deionized water. Hydrochloric acid is added to chloroplatinic acid solution and concentrated to remove nitric acid. The resultant product is filtered to remove carbon catalyst. The ammonium chloride saturated solution is added to chloroplatinic acid solution, to obtain chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution. The chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is filtered. The filtered chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is heated, to obtain highly-pure platinum.    USE - Recovery of highly-pure platinum used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recovery of highly-pure platinum with high selectivity. The fuel cell using the highly-pure platinum has high reactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic solvent is added to membrane electrode assembly. The platinum catalyst electrode and deionized water are added in organic solvent and separated. Ultrasonic waves are irradiated to the separated platinum catalyst electrode and platinum catalyst is dispersed. A chloroplatinic acid solution is obtained by dissolving the dispersed platinum catalyst in deionized water. Hydrochloric acid is added to the chloroplatinic acid solution and concentrated to remove nitric acid. The resultant product is filtered to remove carbon catalyst. The ammonium chloride saturated solution is added to the chloroplatinic acid solution to remove catalyst, to obtain chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution. The chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is filtered. The filtered chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is heated, to obtain highly-pure platinum.
NOVELTY - A niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite comprises niobium coordinated borohydride and lithium halide. The composite has unit weight hydrogen storage density of 12 wt.%.    USE - Niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite is used as hydrogen-storage material for fuel battery used in automobiles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite is economical, manufactured using simple process and safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite comprises niobium coordinated borohydride (Nb(BH4)5) and lithium halide. The composite has unit weight hydrogen storage density of 12 wt.%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite, which involves grinding lithium and niobium raw materials in molar ratio of 5:1 in agate mortar at room temperature and under protection of inert gas, such that white lithium borohydride gradually changes to red brown niobium coordinated borohydride.
NOVELTY - A manganese group anode activation material manufacturing method involves plasticizing mixture of lithium precursor that is synthetic raw material of lithium manganese oxide and manganese precursor at a temperature range. A conductive material or the precursor are not oxidized at the temperature range after performing the mixing process, where charge and discharge character of the conductive material is 2.5-3.5 volt.    USE - Method for manufacturing a manganese group anode activation material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the lithium manganese oxide with excellent charge and discharge character, and facilitating fabrication of lithium secondary battery with better cyclability and capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating change of capacity according to cycle increase about secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An absorbent is a calcium oxide/foam carbon composite compound prepared by dispersing calcium carbonate and phenolic resin, soaking high polymer foam in excessive dispersion, curing and carbonizing.    USE - Absorbent is used for removing trace sulfur dioxide in fuel battery oxidizer for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The absorbent is environmentally-friendly and lightweight, and is manufactured by efficient process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of absorbent, which involves dispersing calcium carbonate powder in phenolic resin solution, soaking high-polymer foam in excessive dispersion, curing and carbonizing under inert gas.
NOVELTY - A metal electrode is obtained by electroplating mold having a metal thin membrane on one side of a filter membrane using electroplating solution.    USE - Metal electrode is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal electrode is manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal electrode.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a layered crystal structure having lithium transition-metal oxide. Manganese is included as an essentiality transition metal, where content of the manganese is more than content of other transition metal. Oxygen is released with lithium deintercalation in initial charge at 4.4 V high-voltage range. Electrochemical activity by structural change is shown by initial charge in a potential window that is less than 3.5V.    USE - Lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A chloroplatinic acid solution is obtained by dissolving dispersed platinum catalyst in deionized water. Hydrochloric acid is added to chloroplatinic acid solution and concentrated to remove nitric acid. The resultant product is filtered to remove carbon catalyst. The ammonium chloride saturated solution is added to chloroplatinic acid solution, to obtain chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution. The chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is filtered. The filtered chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is heated, to obtain highly-pure platinum.    USE - Recovery of highly-pure platinum used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recovery of highly-pure platinum with high selectivity. The fuel cell using the highly-pure platinum has high reactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic solvent is added to membrane electrode assembly. The platinum catalyst electrode and deionized water are added in organic solvent and separated. Ultrasonic waves are irradiated to the separated platinum catalyst electrode and platinum catalyst is dispersed. A chloroplatinic acid solution is obtained by dissolving the dispersed platinum catalyst in deionized water. Hydrochloric acid is added to the chloroplatinic acid solution and concentrated to remove nitric acid. The resultant product is filtered to remove carbon catalyst. The ammonium chloride saturated solution is added to the chloroplatinic acid solution to remove catalyst, to obtain chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution. The chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is filtered. The filtered chloroplatinic acid ammonium salt solution is heated, to obtain highly-pure platinum.
NOVELTY - A niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite comprises niobium coordinated borohydride and lithium halide. The composite has unit weight hydrogen storage density of 12 wt.%.    USE - Niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite is used as hydrogen-storage material for fuel battery used in automobiles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite is economical, manufactured using simple process and safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite comprises niobium coordinated borohydride (Nb(BH4)5) and lithium halide. The composite has unit weight hydrogen storage density of 12 wt.%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the niobium-based coordinated hydroboron composite, which involves grinding lithium and niobium raw materials in molar ratio of 5:1 in agate mortar at room temperature and under protection of inert gas, such that white lithium borohydride gradually changes to red brown niobium coordinated borohydride.
NOVELTY - A manganese group anode activation material manufacturing method involves plasticizing mixture of lithium precursor that is synthetic raw material of lithium manganese oxide and manganese precursor at a temperature range. A conductive material or the precursor are not oxidized at the temperature range after performing the mixing process, where charge and discharge character of the conductive material is 2.5-3.5 volt.    USE - Method for manufacturing a manganese group anode activation material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the lithium manganese oxide with excellent charge and discharge character, and facilitating fabrication of lithium secondary battery with better cyclability and capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating change of capacity according to cycle increase about secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An absorbent is a calcium oxide/foam carbon composite compound prepared by dispersing calcium carbonate and phenolic resin, soaking high polymer foam in excessive dispersion, curing and carbonizing.    USE - Absorbent is used for removing trace sulfur dioxide in fuel battery oxidizer for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The absorbent is environmentally-friendly and lightweight, and is manufactured by efficient process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of absorbent, which involves dispersing calcium carbonate powder in phenolic resin solution, soaking high-polymer foam in excessive dispersion, curing and carbonizing under inert gas.
NOVELTY - A metal electrode is obtained by electroplating mold having a metal thin membrane on one side of a filter membrane using electroplating solution.    USE - Metal electrode is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal electrode is manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery system has vehicle mounted fuel container that stores fuel for fuel battery. Cooling medium delivery system transmits cooling medium for radiating fuel battery. Pipeline communicates cooling medium from fuel battery to heat exchanger. Current converter is placed between energy storage battery and fuel battery, and controller. Voltage sensor output a signal, when electric energy storage capacity of energy storage battery is reduced to set value. Controller responses to signal to start up fuel battery for charging energy storage battery.    USE - Battery system for electro-mobile e.g. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller responses to signal to start up fuel battery for charging energy storage battery, the electric energy storage of the energy storage battery can be ensured easily, and the running efficiency of the electro-mobile can be increased, due to which the consumption of the electric energy storage of the energy storage battery can be avoided, and heat for the energy storage battery can be preserved, hence expected torque and acceleration can be obtained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery system for electro-mobile.
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises a surface layer covering both sides of an internal layer. The surface layer is an electrode cloth plated with a nickel layer, a copper layer, a nickel-copper alloy layer or a carbon layer. The electrode cloth is carbon fiber cloth, nonwoven cloth, waterproof cloth, carbon cloth or polyester fiber cloth. The internal layer is obtained by forming a conductive plated layer on the surface of an electrode sponge. The electrode sponge is carbon sponge or polyurethane sponge.    USE - Material is used for forming electrode e.g. cathode (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides cathode using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode material comprises a surface layer covering both sides of an internal layer. The surface layer is an electrode cloth plated with a nickel layer, a copper layer, a nickel-copper alloy layer or a carbon layer. The electrode cloth is carbon fiber cloth, nonwoven cloth, waterproof cloth, carbon cloth or polyester fiber cloth. The internal layer is obtained by forming a conductive plated layer on the surface of an electrode sponge. The electrode sponge is carbon sponge or polyurethane sponge. The conductive plated layer is obtained by forming nickel layer or a carbon layer, a copper layer and a nickel layer or a carbon layer in order. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A metal oxide-containing electrode material has manganese dioxide nano-sheet containing alkali metal-manganese dioxide.    USE - Metal oxide-containing electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide-containing electrode material provides lithium secondary battery with excellent durability and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal oxide-containing electrode material has manganese dioxide nano-sheet containing alkali metal-manganese dioxide of formula: Mx-MnO2, where M is lithium, sodium, potassium or cesium, and x is 0.2-1.
NOVELTY - The generator (21) generates electric power by rotation of the pedal (23). The electric motor (44) is driven with the electric power stored in main battery (45). An electronic control unit (43) is connected electrically with the main battery. A connector (46) is arranged at one side of the main battery. A sub battery (47) detachably arranged in the connector is connected electrically with the electronic control unit by blocking the electrical connection between main battery and electronic control unit.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The sub battery is connected electrically with electronic control unit by blocking the electrical connection between main battery and electronic control unit such that the electric motor is driven efficiently even during discharge of main battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric bicycle.    Generator (21)    Pedal (23)    Electronic control unit (43)    Electric motor (44)    Main battery (45)    Connector (46)    Sub battery (47)
NOVELTY - Production of a metallocene containing conductive polypropylene wax that contains carbon nanotubes. The wax contains 0.1wt% to 50 wt% ethylene propylene copolymer preparted in the presence of a metallocene and/or 0.1 wt% to 50 wt% of at least a 4-20 C branched chain. The wax has a softening point of 70 degrees C to 130 degrees C. The metallocene is based on hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chomium, or molybdenum and most preferably titanium, zirconium or tungsten.    USE - The wax is used in the production of fuel cell bipolar plates. Cells can be used in areas where there is high risk of explosion.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has good resistance to heat distortion, high impact strength and high tensile strength.
NOVELTY - The slot machine has an electrolytic tank that is provided with an electrode connected with vehicular power supply of hydrogen-oxygen outlet. An electrolytic cell is divided into independent slots equipped with electrode plate. The electrode plate is electrically connected with the electrode. The hydrogen gas outlet of tank is arranged outside the electrolytic cell.    USE - Slot machine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slot machine prevents voltage fluctuation and generates stable current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolytic cell.
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains silicon oxide and lithium-titanium oxide coupled on the surface of the silicon oxide.    USE - Anode active material is used for anode of secondary battery and super capacitor (all claimed) used as power supply for notebook personal computer, and portable electronic instrument e.g. cellular phone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides secondary battery and super capacitor with excellent cycleability, and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode active material;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) super capacitor.
NOVELTY - The system has a pre-processor pre-processing a biomass to iron ion containment solution. A fuel cell portion stores the iron ion containment solution. The pre-processor generates another iron ion containment solution that is made to flow into a cathode chamber of the fuel cell portion. The fuel cell portion is provided with the cathode chamber, a cathode, a proton exchanging membrane, an anode and a bipolar chamber. A power of hydrogen (pH) range of the iron ion containment solution is 3 to 5. An openable partition wall separates the pre-processor and the cathode chamber.    USE - Bio mass pretreatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates electricity in a better manner. The mass fabrication process reduces iron ion trivalency, so that the system preprocesses the biomass in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a biomass pretreating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bio mass pretreatment system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A precise reference voltage unit compares partial pressure voltage of output voltage of vehicle battery with under-voltage comparison reference voltage. Comparison result is sent to under-voltage and over-voltage protection circuit for providing partial pressure voltage of vehicle battery, and comparing input voltage of vehicle terminal with pre-set over-voltage off threshold voltage. ON/OFF of vehicle terminal and vehicle battery is controlled based on comparison result of under voltage and over-voltage protective circuit or result of precise reference voltage unit.    USE - Wide voltage power protection device of vehicle terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The low pressure and high pressure power of the vehicle terminal can be protected. The protected voltage range can be widened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wide voltage power protection device of vehicle terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has solar battery board that is fixed on the vehicle main portion. A solar battery plate (4) is connected with the storage battery (6) on the vehicle main portion by the solar controller (5). The storage battery is connected with the lamp (7) fixed on the handle (1) and the tail (2).    USE - Solar light bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of the bicycle can be saved and the environment can be protected effectively. The reliability of the electrical wire can be guaranteed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of bicycle.    Handle (1)    Tail (2)    Solar battery plate (4)    Solar controller (5)    Storage battery (6)    Lamp (7)
NOVELTY - The seat has a chair leg whose floor contact area is provided with a piezoelectric material such as piezoelectric ceramic, piezoelectric quartz and piezoelectric polymer. The piezoelectric material is connected with a storage circuit and provided with multiple layers.    USE - Piezoelectric generating vehicle seat.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric material utilizes a vehicle vibration chair for forming vibration by pressure, so that the seat saves energy and reduces power emission. The seat is simple in structure, reasonable in design and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a piezoelectric generating vehicle seat.
NOVELTY - The device has housing (1) in which specific gas different from hydrogen gas is generated by the electrolysis reaction of moisture included in the overcharging or overheat during decomposition reaction or the electrode of electrolyte. Only the hydrogen gas is discharged to the outside when total pressure of the gas generated in housing is lower than the nominal pressure of housing. A membrane (7) made of silica, palladium or ceramic, is provided for passing hydrogen gas through one side of metal plate (6).    USE - Energy storage device. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery, electric double layer capacitor and pseudo-capacitor for cellular phone, notebook, personal digital assistant, electric vehicle, and night time guiding light installed on road.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the energy storage device can be improved. The cost of the electrolyte in which moisture is partially contained, and the cost of the electrode can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the energy storage device.    Housing (1)    Housing cover (2)    Gas exhaust passage (5)    Metal plate (6)    Membrane (7)
NOVELTY - A proton transferring compound film is obtained using ammonium polyphosphate and/or ammonium polyphosphate compound and sulfonated polyarylene ether ketone or sulfonated ether polymer solution. The sulfonated polyarylene ether ketone or sulfonated polymer solution is sulfonated polyarylene ether ketone or sulfonated ether polymer dissolved in polar solvent. The concentration of sulfonated polyarylene ether ketone or sulfonated ether polymer solution is 5-85 volume%. The concentration of ammonium or ammonium polyphosphate compound in the polymer solution is 10-95 %mass.    USE - Proton transferring compound film is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton transferring compound film is efficiently prepared with high proton conductivity, and excellent mechanical resistance and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of proton transferring compound film, which involves mixing ammonium polyphosphate and/or ammonium polyphosphate compound with sulfonated polyarylene ether ketone or sulfonated ether polymer solution, casting and pressing.
NOVELTY - The battery terminal system has multiple pole predicator that is fixed to the cover (111) of the battery and is accepted inside case (106). A terminal portion (110) connected to case is provided with a bushing (107) and a casting portion (109). One end of center pole (104) is welded to a plate terminal (102) and another end of center pole is inserted into through-hole (108) shaped in the center of the bushing.    USE - Battery terminal system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured battery terminal system is designed easily while reducing the manufacturing cost and increasing the productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery terminal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate terminal (102)    Center pole (104)    Case (106)    Bushing (107)    Through-hole (108)    Casting portion (109)    Terminal portion (110)    Cover (111)
NOVELTY - Polyamide porous nanofiber web comprises aggregated form of fiber with average molecular weight of 30000-500000 g/mol and porosity of 50% or more.    USE - The polyamide porous nanofiber web is useful as separation film for electrolyte film which is used in fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polyamide porous nanofiber web has controlled porosity, excellent chemical resistance and heat resistance as it has high melting point, excellent tensile strength and physical property, and high stability, and does not dissolve in normal organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the polyamide porous nanofiber web, which involves melting polyimide precursor having molecular weight of 30000-500000 g/mol in organic solvent to obtain spinning solution, subjecting the solution to electrospinning and imidizing the product.
NOVELTY - Polybenzimidazole porous nanofiber web comprises aggregated form of fiber having glass transition temperature of 420-440 degrees C and porosity of 50% or more.    USE - The polybenzimidazole porous nanofiber web is useful as separation film for electrolyte film which is used in fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polybenzimidazole porous nanofiber web has controlled porosity, dimensional stability at high temperature, high glass-transition temperature, and high humidity, and is suitable for long-term use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the polybenzimidazole porous nanofiber web, which involves melting polybenzimidazole precursor having molecular weight of 30000-500000 g/mol in organic solvent to obtain spinning solution and subjecting the solution to electrospinning process.
NOVELTY - Porous metal sheet comprises coating layer comprising sintered colloidal layer containing 5-15% of oxidized metal powder having particle size of 0.03-0.25 mu m and average granularity of 0.08-0.13 mu m.    USE - The porous metal sheet is useful as core material for electrode, environmental contamination filter for purification, catalyst carrier, and heat exchange media of fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal sheet has uniform pore size, excellent thermal stability and oxidation resistance property, and is stuffy and cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing the porous metal sheet.
NOVELTY - The film has a liquid electrolyte provided between an anode and a cathode. A direct coated electrolyte solution film layer is formed in an electrode. An insulating layer is provided between the anode and the cathode, where electric insulating material is formed in the electrolyte. The electric insulating material is selected from a group consisting of electrically insulating polymer, ion conductor polymer, cellulose, electrically insulating inorganic material, ion conductivity inorganic material, and ion conductor polymer.    USE - Electrolyte solution film for an electric cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution film layer is arranged between the anode and the cathode such that the safety and the operation performance of the electric cell can be improved. The manufacturing process of the electric cell can be streamlined.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric cell comprising an anode    (2) a method for manufacturing an electric cell.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a positive electrode active material whose iron content is 10 ppm or more. The magnetically attracted object having thickness of 0.70 times or more than the thickness of separator layer is not included in the positive electrode active material. The amount of magnetically attracted objects per positive electrode material is computed by the total amount of the magnetically attracted objects.    USE - Lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage drop of the battery can be suppressed and thickness of the separator layer can be reduced. Hence, safety of the battery can be ensured and filling amount of the active material can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph depicting ratio of magnetically attracted object size with respect to thickness of separator layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The circuit has electric current detection circuit that detects electric current flowing into battery block. An electric charge calculation unit (104) computes electric charge currently stored by battery block by integrating electric current value as electrical storage electric charge. A charge state detection unit (105) detects charging state with respect to real charging capacity of electrical storage electric charge based on capacitance information and electrical storage electric charge.    USE - Charging state detection circuit of battery power supply device (claimed) used in battery mounting apparatus of solar energy power generation system and electronic device such as portable personal computer, digital camera, mobile telephone and electric vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid lift and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of charging state detection circuit can be simplified. The precision of capacitance information of secondary battery can be improved. The drop-off and disconnection in secondary battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery power supply device; and    (2) battery information monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Communication unit (11,24)    Electric charge calculation unit (104)    Charge state detection unit (105)    Recording unit (107)
NOVELTY - The module has a phosphoric acid battery assembly electrically connected in parallel connection with an iron phosphate battery assembly and a lead-acid battery assembly. Another phosphoric acid battery assembly is electrically connected in cascade connection with the iron phosphate battery assembly and the lead-acid battery assembly. Electric capacity of the phosphoric acid battery assembly is 55ampere-hour (Ah). An ignition plug i.e. spark plug, is electrically connected with an internal combustion engine.    USE - Engine start-up battery module for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module is inexpensive, and improves discharge lasting effect of the battery by parallelly connecting the phosphoric acid battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a relationship between torque of an engine and rotation speed of an engine start-up battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fibrous electrode (110a) has a current collector (10a) and an active layer (20a) which is formed on the current collector. The active layer is formed with polymeric fiber. A nanostructure including carbon nanotube or carbon nanofiber, is formed in the polymeric fiber surface.    USE - Porous nanocomposite fibrous electrode for super capacitor for display device or electronic device. Can also be used in energy storage device such as lithium ion battery and fuel cell for personal digital assistant, power generation industry and automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - Specific surface area of the electrode can be increased and the charging capacity of the super capacitor can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of porous nanocomposite fibrous electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the porous nanocomposite fibrous electrode.    Current collector (10a)    Active layer (20a)    Separation film (30)    Super capacitor (100)    Porous nanocomposite fibrous electrode (110a)
NOVELTY - The generator has an inner rotor (1b) that is connected with an impeller box. A drive blade (2) is provided on the outer rotor (1a). An air inlet cover is provided on the driving blade. An electric generator is located at the narrow portion of hyperbolic shaped wheel cover.    USE - Wind driven generator mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency, reliability, operability and safety of the wind driven generator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wind driven generator.    Outer rotor (1a)    Inner rotor (1b)    Blade (2)    Impeller (4)    Machine wall (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a front bumper that is provided in the wind power generating device main portion. An accumulator jar is provided in the wind power generating device main portion, for storing wind power generated by the electric energy. A gear box is connected with the generator rotor.    USE - Wind power generating device mounted in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency, reliability and operability of the wind power generating device can be improved. The energy consumption of the wind power generating device can be reduced. The cost of fuel can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the wind power generating device.
NOVELTY - The machine has a generator and a motor that is arranged on a cross beam. A motor belt wheel and a transmission belt are provided on the gear. A belt unit rear axle assembly is provided in the tire steel plate. A transverse shaft big belt pulley is provided to drive generator by the transmission belt and belt wheel of alternative generator.    USE - Rotating machine.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency, operability and reliability of the rotating machine can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the rotating machine.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a current collector portion that is made of carbon nanofiber (CNF) having mesh structure (20). The anodic active material is filled within the pores of CNF current collector portion, where porosity of CNF is set within the range of 60-90%. The anodic active material mixture comprises 50-85 weight% of activated charcoal, 5-30 weight% of conductive material, 5-25 weight% of binder. The electrode is made of membranous polymer material comprising poly acrylonitrile (PAN), and poly acrylonitrile methylmethacrylate copolymer.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion capacitor of lithium ion secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Conductivity of the electrode can be stabilized and manufacturing efficiency of the electrode can be improved. Surface roughness of the electrode can be minimized and adhesive property of the electrode can be improved. Electrode capacity and charging/discharging characteristics of the capacitor can be improved. Overcharging of the capacitor can be suppressed and secession of the electrode active material can be prevented. Hence, availability ratio and cycle life of the electrode can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the CNF current collector portion.    CNF mesh structure (20)
NOVELTY - A high-vanadium concentration electrolyte comprises anode electrolyte and cathode electrolyte, and has total electrolyte density of 2-4 mol/L. The main element of the electrolyte contains vanadium ion and sulfoacid ion. The electrolyte uses the sulfoacid (I) (preferably methanesulfonic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid or sulfamic acid) as solvent for preparing high-vanadium concentration electrolyte.    USE - High-vanadium concentration electrolyte is used for oxidation-reduction cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-vanadium concentration electrolyte comprises anode electrolyte and cathode electrolyte, and has total electrolyte density of 2-4 mol/L. The main element of the electrolyte contains vanadium ion and sulfoacid ion. The electrolyte uses the sulfoacid of formula: RSO3H (I) (preferably methanesulfonic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid or sulfamic acid) as solvent for preparing high-vanadium concentration electrolyte.    R=alkyl or other group.
NOVELTY - The power managing module comprises an automatic internal switching system for switching the supply of temporary devices connected to the internal battery of the power managing module, which recharges automatically when the vehicle starts. The power managing module keeps the voltage constant by monitoring the voltage.    USE - Power managing module for on-board computers, tracking, and locating alarms.    ADVANTAGE - The power managing module keeps the voltage constant by monitoring the voltage, and thus enables simple and easy operation of the power managing module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated circuit.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) processes metal line (40) for processing metal generated by lungs electrolyte processing line (30) to powder or the foil. The metal repository (50) stores the metal processed by processing of metal line. The return pipe line (60) circulates electrolyte which is connected to the lungs electrolyte processing line and is refined with battery structure. The neogenesis energy generator (70) supplies electricity to lungs electrolyte processing line for processing of metal line.    USE - Metal air battery used in electric power system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the return pipe line circulates electrolyte which is connected to the lungs electrolyte processing line and is refined with battery structure, the charging performance of the battery can be improved. Thus the service life of the battery can be improved and the performance efficiency of the metal air battery can be continuously maintained. The occurrence of environmental contamination and explosion danger can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power system; and    (2) method for operating metal air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the metal air battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal air battery (10)    Lungs electrolyte processing line (30)    Metal line (40)    Metal repository (50)    Return pipe line (60)    Neogenesis energy generator (70)
NOVELTY - Producing load type platinum catalyst comprises dispersing the carrier in the deionized water to obtain first turbid liquid; adding chloroplatinic acid and formic acid to the first turbid liquid, and ultrasonically dispersing to obtain the second turbid liquid; and heating the second turbid liquid at 10-40 degrees C, washing and drying to obtain the load type platinum catalyst.    USE - Method for producing load type platinum catalyst used in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is convenient to operate and has mild condition.
NOVELTY - The device has a box portion (5) that is provided with battery set. The battery set is composed of multiple monomer batteries. Gap between multiple monomer batteries is filled with phase change material (3). The phase change material is embedded with pulsating heat pipe (1). The box portion is sealed with cover plate (4).    USE - Radiating device for electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the radiating device is simplified. Radiating effect of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the radiating device.    Pulsating heat pipe (1)    Liquid working substance (2)    Phase change material (3)    Cover plate (4)    Box portion (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a steam heater (14) that is connected with one end of a high pressure output pipe (15) while other end of high pressure output pipe is connected with a pulse delivery valve (17). A silencer (21) is arranged between a tail pipe (20) and an exhaust output pipe (30). The heater is connected with an electromagnetic valve pipeline (7). One end of a photo-catalytic generator (23) is connected with a gas fuel generation catalyst (26) while other end of photo-catalytic generator is connected with the heater.    USE - Gas purifying device for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of gas purifying device can be reduced. The waste gas can be discharged effectively. The environment can be protected from pollution caused by the discharge of the waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas purifying device for internal combustion engine.    Electromagnetic valve pipeline (7)    Steam heater (14)    High pressure output pipe (15)    Pulse delivery valve (17)    Tail pipe (20)    Silencer (21)    Photo-catalytic generator (23)    Gas fuel generation catalyst (26)    Exhaust output pipe (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a combustion sensor (110) which senses the combustion of the battery pack (200). A foaming raw material storage unit (120) stores foaming raw material. A foam generating unit (130) produces foam (131) using the foaming raw material stored in the foaming raw material storage unit, and discharges the foam through foam outlet (132). A controller (140) receives the combustion signal of the battery pack from the combustion sensor and operates the foam generating unit.    USE - Apparatus for protecting combustion of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion of battery pack can be prevented easily so that the damage of the battery pack can be prevented. Hence, the safety of vehicle and passenger can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for protecting combustion of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of apparatus for protecting combustion of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustion sensor (110)    Foaming raw material storage unit (120)    Foam generating unit (130)    Foam (131)    Foam outlet (132)    Controller (140)    Battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen of 2 equivalent with respect to total hydrogen of 3 equivalent from a hydrogen reservoir is discharged by providing a catalyst (c1) to ammonia borane or an ammonia borane derivative which is hydrogen reservoir. The catalyst (c1) comprises complex compound catalyst (I).    USE - Generation of hydrogen from hydrogen reservoir used for hydrogen-using device e.g. vehicle comprising fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generation of hydrogen within short of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen of 2 equivalent with respect to total hydrogen of 3 equivalent from a hydrogen reservoir is discharged by providing a catalyst (c1) to ammonia borane or an ammonia borane derivative which is hydrogen reservoir. The catalyst (c1) comprises complex compound catalyst of formula (I).    M=metal;    R1-R4=H, or hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl (both optionally substituted);    R5,R6=hydrocarbyl or H;and    X=halo, 1-20C alkyl, 7-30C aryl alkyl, alkoxy substituted by 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C alkyl-substituted siloxy or amido substituted by 1-20C hydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) device for generating hydrogen from hydrogen reservoir;    (2) complex compound catalyst (I); and    (3) hydrogen-using device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a lithium battery connected with walking generator (3). A gear is fixed on a drive shaft. The gear is sleeved on the spring shaft. The scroll casing is sleeved on the spring shaft. A long connecting rod is connected with the energy transmission pulley set. A tension spring is fixed on the gear box main portion. A traction rope is rotated by the movable pulley and crown block. A shaking potential energy input lever is provided on tail end portion of the pull rope.    USE - Composite power device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the composite power device can be reduced. The efficiency of the composite power device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the composite power device.    Solar battery component (1)    Walking generator (3)    Elastic energy accumulator (5)    Speed change mechanism (6)    Output wheel (7)
NOVELTY - The generator has gas collecting cover that is installed in the gas generation tank. The bottom portion of cover is connected with bottom portion of the gas generation tank. The material chamber is embedded in gas collecting cover. The gas pressure-regulating hole is installed at the top portion of gas generation tank, and is located between the top portion of side wall of the gas collecting cover and the gas generation tank. The gas outlet is installed at the top portion of the gas generation tank, and is located above the gas collecting cover.    USE - Dynamic self-balancing gas generator for power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The gas generator is featured with simple design, small volume, light weight, good sealing performance and fast reaction speed. The gas can be produced immediately, so that the performance of the gas generator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for using dynamic self balancing gas generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the dynamic self-balancing gas generator.
NOVELTY - The ejector has chamber (10) for supplying hydrogen gas exhausted from diffuser (12) to fuel cell stack. A nozzle portion (40) has hydrogen gas inflow units (42) that are provided with hydrogen gas inflow holes. A spray nozzle (50) is arranged at one side of hydrogen gas inflow unit for spraying hydrogen gas to diffuser. The nozzle portion and spray nozzle are integrated.    USE - Ejector for hydrogen fuel vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the nozzle portion and spray nozzle are integrated, the number of components used are reduced. Thus productivity is increased while manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the ejector for hydrogen fuel vehicle.    Chamber (10)    Diffuser (12)    Nozzle portion (40)    Hydrogen gas inflow unit (42)    Spray nozzle (50)
NOVELTY - The acid injection device has a funnel structure and an acid injection port made of rubber, where width of the funnel structure and acid injection port differs. The acid injection port is arranged on the funnel structure and bottom portion of the funnel structure is provided with supporting legs. The dimension of the funnel structure is set in the range of 25-50 cm.    USE - Acid injection device for lead acid storage battery mounted in electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The acid injection device is convenient to use, safe and reliable, and can be utilized repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the acid injection device.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying powder particles (16) by a flow of gas passing through a porous substrate (18), where the flow of gas is produced by a suction device (12), and the powder particles are fluidized by carrier gas. An intake opening (20) of the suction device is connected with a porous substrate sealing, where the porous substrate is formed in planar shape. The flow of gas is passed through a definable portion of the porous substrate. The powder particles are formed from inorganic and/or organic materials.    USE - Method for applying powder particles such as catalytic active metal particles and PTFE particles, on a porous substrate i.e. carbon-containing membrane, to manufacture an electrochemical function layer such as catalytic effective layer or gas diffusion layer, or electrical function layer (all claimed) such as electrode electrolyte unit or diaphragm electrode assembly, in fuel cell application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective and objective-precise applying of the powder particles such that the particles are carried on surface of the substrate by the flow of gas oriented into appropriate direction so as to blow up the particles on the substrate to a detour of flow of gas and/or to turbulences, so that the over spray can be significantly reduced or even obviated, thus increasing coating speed. The method enables the powder particles to be penetrated when applying deeply into the pore structure of the substrate, so that better fixation is enabled on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for applying powder particles on a porous substrate, comprising a suction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for applying powder particles on a porous substrate.    Suction device (12)    Fluidization device (14)    Powder particles (16)    Porous substrate (18)    Intake opening of suction device (20)
NOVELTY - The hybrid drive system is provided with a unit that is provided for converting the solar energy into electricity and for converting wind energy into electricity. The hybrid drive system is provided with an internal combustion engine that is provided with a transmission system.    USE - Hybrid drive system for driving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid drive system is provided with a unit that is provided for converting the solar energy into electricity and for converting wind energy into electricity, where the system utilizes renewable green energy, and thus ensures efficient and eco-friendly system.
NOVELTY - The generator has an impeller (4) which is equipped with spiral blade, and outer rotor side drive blade (3). The outer rotor is provided with a drive blade. An air inlet is provided to converge narrow facing to the impeller head blade (2) and outer rotor side drive blade. The impeller blade is formed as resistance blade. The air plate is installed in wind collecting plate.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    Permanent magnetic generator (1)    Impeller head blade (2)    Outer rotor side drive blade (3)    Impeller (4)    One-way bearing portion (6)
NOVELTY - A method for electro-oxidation of an organic compound involves providing an anion exchange membrane fuel cell having an electrolyte, a catalyst, an anode, and a cathode where the electrolyte comprises the organic compound and a metal co-catalyst dissolved in the electrolyte, the metal co-catalyst capable of forming oxidation states +2 and +4, both of which remain soluble in the electrolyte; and oxidizing the organic compound in the fuel cell, where a voltage is generated between an anode and a cathode of the fuel cell.    USE - For the electro-oxidation of an organic compound selected from methanol and ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal co-catalyst, as enhancer vastly improves the rate of ethanol oxidation and promotes oxidation of the C-C bond to CO2. The progress improves the electro-oxidation of ethanol through the development of more efficient catalysts. Therefore improves the specific activity of dehydrogenation and C-C bond cleavage during the ethanol oxidation process. The process provides significant enhancements for direct-ethanol fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electrolyte (E1) comprising a soluble form of a metal co-catalyst capable of forming oxidation states +2 and +4 which remain soluble in the electrolyte;    (2) fuel cell comprising the electrolyte (E1); and    (3) preparing (P1) the electrolyte (E1) involving adding to a fuel cell electrolyte solution a salt of a metal capable of forming oxidation states II and IV which remain soluble in the electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The structure has rib (60) that partition two cavities (55A,55B), such that permanent magnets (58A,58B) with poles are positioned equidistant at predetermined pole pitch angle along circumference direction when viewed in sight line. The permanent magnet positioned at a given pole is positioned in segmented manner as permanent magnets. One cavity is located on normal rotation direction side than center line (C) traversing center angle of pole pitch angle, such that longitudinal axis of that cavity intersects perpendicular of center line in clockwise direction.    USE - Electrical steel sheet formation structure of rotor for rotor electric machine mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical steel sheet formation structure is provided, in which the reluctance torque is utilized, and the combination of reluctance torque and magnet torque can be improved. The rotary electric machine can be able to efficiently acquire a big torque during the starting time or rapid load fluctuation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) rotor core;    (2) rotor; and    (3) rotor electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of rotor.    Rotor core (22)    Cavities (55A,55B)    Permanent magnets (58A,58B)    Rib (60)    Central line (C)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte material contains metallic element (m1), metallic element (m2) and sulfur element. The metallic element (m1) is lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and/or zinc. The metallic element (m2) is phosphorus, antimony, silicon, germanium, tin, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium and/or niobium. The sulfide solid electrolyte material has peak in position of 2( theta ) value of 29.58-50 degrees in X-ray-diffraction measurement using copper K ( alpha )ray.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material is used for battery (claimed) for video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material has excellent ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide solid electrolyte material contains metallic element (m1), metallic element (m2) and sulfur element. The metallic element (m1) is lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and/or zinc. The metallic element (m2) is phosphorus, antimony, silicon, germanium, tin, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium and/or niobium. The sulfide solid electrolyte material has peak in position of 2( theta ) value of 29.58-50 degrees in X-ray-diffraction measurement using copper K ( alpha )ray. The ratio of diffraction intensity of peak of 2( theta ) value of 27.33-50 degrees and diffraction intensity of peak of 2( theta ) value of 29.58-50 degrees is less than 0.50. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery (10); and    (2) manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the sulfide solid electrolyte material.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar battery panel (10) inserted in a top surface of a shell (1). A machine core is mounted on the shell. The machine core is installed under the solar battery panel. The machine core is provided with a carriage plate (7), a fan (5), an anion generator (11), a storage battery (8) and a circuit board (12). The shell is provided with a metal plate (3). The metal plate is inserted in a clamping slot (4) on an inner side wall on a bottom part of the shell. A filtering block is provided with an active carbon net and a photocatalyst (2).    USE - Solar air purifier for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is provided with the metal plate, so that anion concentration reaches 20 million/cm3. The static electricity is eliminated by the metal plate to avoid harm to human body. The purifier purifies air and avoids harm to the human body from the static electricity. The metal plate increases the weight of the air purifier so as to increase the fraction between the bottom part of the shell and the anti-skidding pad, so that the purifier improves the stability so as to avoid dropping from the anti-skidding pad in the braking process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar air purifier.    Shell (1)    Photocatalyst (2)    Metal plate (3)    Clamping slot (4)    Fan (5)    Carriage plate (7)    Storage battery (8)    Solar battery panel (10)    Anion generator (11)    Circuit board (12)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte solution is introduced to an electrospinning device, and an electric field of 850-3500 V/cm is applied, to form nanofiber. The obtained nanofibers are aggregated, to obtain a nanoweb.    USE - Manufacture of nanoweb (claimed) used for fuel cell and solar battery. Uses include but are not limited to porous electrolyte membrane, secondary battery membrane, filter, artificial blood vessel and semiconductor membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides thin nanoweb having improved porosity, performance, degree of integration, workability, heat resistance and chemical resistance.
NOVELTY - The solar fan has high silicon battery (1), solar motor (2), lead (3) and fan main portion (4). The silicon battery is connected with the solar motor. The solar motor is connected with the fan main portion.    USE - Vehicle solar fan.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the vehicle solar fan can be reduced. The fuel consumption of the vehicle solar fan can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle solar fan. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicon battery (1)    Solar motor (2)    Lead (3)    Fan main portion (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has two electric energy storage modules (3) whose upper faces are provided with transversal grooves. Each storage module is utilized independently for forming a unitary battery and dimensioned for supplying reduced electric supply to a cycle, golf cart, human transporter, scooter, backpack type portable electric device or operating or kluge tool. The storage module is provided with a gripping unit i.e. handle, for facilitating the extraction of the battery.    USE - Modular battery for use in an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, cycle, golf cart, human transporter and scooter (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is transported in an easy and ergonomic manner, while facilitating the mounting and dismounting of the battery in a vehicle. The design of the battery ensures the sufficient electric autonomy for the electric or hybrid motor vehicle. The design of the battery ensures to recharge the battery without being installed in the vehicle. The battery is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a modular battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Modular battery (1)    Frame (2)    Electric energy storage modules (3)
NOVELTY - The device (15) has a calculation module (16) i.e. centralized voltage-maintaining device, to calculate health state of an energy storage battery (12). The computer stores the calculated health state in a non-volatile memory (32) i.e. electrically EPROM, of an internal combustion engine controlling computer (30), and controls utilization of the battery based on the health state when a health state reliability indicator (i) is in a state. The computer locks the stored health state, and controls utilization of the battery based on the stored health state when the indicator is in another state.    USE - Device for controlling utilization of an energy storage battery i.e. supercapacitor battery (claimed), used for storing electric energy produced by an alternator-starter of an internal combustion engine e.g. petrol engine or diesel engine, of a motor vehicle i.e. car, so as to compensate inrush current peaks. Can also be used for an electrochemical battery.    ADVANTAGE - The computer locks the health state stored in the memory, and controls the utilization of the battery based on the health state when the indicator is in one of the two states, so that the health state of the battery used by the computer is reliable and closer to the actual health state of the battery during changing of the calculation module after failure of the module, thus ensuring better functioning of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an energy storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a vehicle equipped with an energy storage battery controlling device.    Health state reliability indicator (i)    Energy storage battery (12)    Energy storage battery controlling device (15)    Calculation module (16)    Internal combustion engine controlling computer (30)    Non-volatile memory (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a cell composite (10) comprising a set of battery cells (5), which is interconnected in series or parallel with one another. A carrier device maintains a gap between the battery cells in a housing (1) of the composite, where the housing or the carrier device is made of polymeric material. A refrigeration unit (6) is arranged relative to the cell composite. Coolant is flowed from the outside and withdrawn through apertures in the housing of the cell composite between the battery cells by the refrigeration unit, where the refrigeration unit is rotatably driven.    USE - Cell compound system for providing electrical supply to a mobile power apparatus e.g. electric appliance, in a household or electrical tool i.e. hand drilling machine. Can also be used for an electrical vehicle, a radio communication system, a construction machine, a pump, and mobile storage unit.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant flowing from outside is withdrawn through the apertures in the housing of the cell composite between the battery cells, so that the cell composite can be provided with increased battery power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cell compound system used in a drilling machine.    Housing (1)    Battery cells (5)    Refrigeration unit (6)    Cell composite (10)    Removal direction (20)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a waste heat utilization circuit (3) in which an operating medium is circulated, where an evaporator (4) is arranged in the circuit for evaporating the medium. Expansion machines (12, 13) are arranged downstream of the evaporator for expansion of the medium at low pressure. A condenser (11) liquefies the medium, and a compression machine (8) compresses the medium at high pressure. A preheater (15) is arranged between the compression machine and the evaporator for preheating the medium and removing heat from a cooling circuit (16) that cools an internal combustion engine (2).    USE - Waste heat utilization device for use in an internal combustion engine i.e. piston engine, of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed so as to be adapted to different operating conditions of the internal combustion engine while achieving increased efficiency of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The evaporator is formed as a heat transmitter. The compression machine is formed as a pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic connection diagram of a waste heat utilization device.    Waste heat utilization device (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Waste heat utilization circuit (3)    Evaporator (4)    Compression machine (8)    Condenser (11)    Expansion machines (12, 13)    Preheater (15)    Cooling circuit (16)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an auxiliary motor equipped with a plastic rechargeable accumulator and a nickel metal hydride accumulator, and an electromotor provided with an aluminum light metal winding.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromotor is provided with the aluminum light metal winding with smaller ohmic resistance and optimized energy power, so that the bicycles can be manufactured with optimized performance in an economical manner.
NOVELTY - The system has a motor (10) for moving a mobile unit (2) i.e. motor car, where the motor produces electrical energy and thermal energy. The mobile unit is connected with a building (1) such that the energy produced from the mobile unit is transferred to the building. The building and the mobile unit are operatively connected with a control device (3), where the control device controls energy transmission of the mobile unit on the building as a function of an energy requirement. The control device continuously monitors an energy state of the building and the mobile unit.    USE - System for supplying electrical/thermal energy to a building e.g. camper, summer house and recreation house (all claimed). Can also be used for multi-family house and hunt-hut.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile unit provides energy to the building in a flexible manner such that the energetic peak load of the building can be effectively operated by the mobile unit. The control unit continuously monitors the energy states of the building and the mobile unit such that dynamics of control is increased and economical handling of resources is allowed while increasing flexibility of power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motor car is a passenger car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a building.    Building (1)    Mobile unit (2)    Control device (3)    Power supply device (4)    Motor (10)
NOVELTY - The mover has a traction motor generating power for driving a mover body. An auxiliary device driving motor generates power for driving an auxiliary device. A battery supplies energy for driving the traction motor and the driving motor. A converter receives and stabilizes direct current (DC) from the battery. Two inverters change the DC received from the converter to alternating current (AC). A sine filter changes voltage outputted from the inverters into sine wave voltage and authorizes in the traction motor. A rectifier rectifies high pressure sinusoidal wave outputted from the filter.    USE - Electric container terminal prime mover for driving auxiliary device such as hydraulic pump, steering pump, cap tilting pump, air brake compressor, fan motor, cooling pump and air conditioner compressor (all claimed) in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mover utilizes the miniature driving motor for driving the auxiliary devices necessary for an operation of the mover and eliminates need of large diesel engine greater than 220 horse power so as to reduce generation of contaminant like exhaust gas generated in the large diesel engine driving due to fossil fuel and noise pollution. The regenerative power generated from the traction motor is stored in the battery through the inverters so as to reduce energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The traction motor and the auxiliary device driving motor are squirrel cage motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electric container terminal prime mover.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A rechargeable magnesium-based battery consists of electrode (14) including an active material including group 15 chalcogenide, electrode (10), and an electrolyte (12) provided between the electrodes and including a magnesium compound.    USE - Rechargeable magnesium-based battery. Uses include but are not limited to consumer electronic devices, medical devices, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable magnesium-based battery has high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the magnesium-ion battery.    Electrodes (10,14)    Electrolyte (12)    Current collector (16)    Electrode housing (18)    Sealing gasket (22)
NOVELTY - The aromatic agent flavor diffusion unit has a switch, a pen, a solar electric generator which operates switch, and a socket connected to the automobile power part.    USE - Aromatic agent flavor diffusion unit.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic agent flavor diffusion unit has a switch, a pen, a solar electric generator which operates switch, and a socket connected to the automobile power part, and thus ensures an improved aromatic agent flavor diffusion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an aromatic agent flavor diffusion unit.
NOVELTY - The device has a hydrogen sensor (100) for measuring the concentration of hydrogen and a controller (102) which generates the power control signal according to comparison result of set critical range and hydrogen density measurement value. A power supply unit (106) generates the electricity corresponding to the power control signal of the controller. A pressure driving unit (108) generates the air of pressurization state and ejects to the outside based on measured concentration value.    USE - Device for managing hydrogen energy for fuel cell of vehicle and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen concentration is measured efficiently and safety of indoor hydrogen generation environment can be secured while increasing effectiveness of hydrogen management device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen management device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen sensor (100)    Controller (102)    Power supply unit (106)    Pressure driving unit (108)    Fuel cell (204)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing graphite at room temperature and treating the graphite with the acid solution consisting of sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, perchloric acid, chromic acid and hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Method of manufacturing cathode material (claimed) for lithium ion capacitor used in hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical characteristics of lithium ion capacitor can be improved while increasing pre-doping amount of lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the electric current density and lithium pre-doping amount of cathode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A transition metal composite hydroxide contains alkali metal other than lithium, sulfate and transition metal element. The amount of alkali metal is 0.05-2 mol% with respect to the amount of sulfate.    USE - Transition metal composite hydroxide is used for lithium composite metal oxide for positive electrode active material for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the transition metal composite hydroxide-containing positive electrode has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of transition metal composite hydroxide, which involves mixing transition metal composite hydroxide contains alkali metal other than lithium, sulfate and transition metal element in solvent and obtaining coprecipitate slurry;    (2) lithium composite metal oxide, which is obtained by baking transition metal composite hydroxide at 650-1000 degrees C;    (3) positive electrode active material, which contains lithium composite metal oxide;    (4) positive electrode; and    (5) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A composite material is obtained by filling and covering ion exchange resin having ion exchange function in the pores on the surface of porous fluorine-containing polymer membrane, modifying surface of porous fluorine-containing polymer membrane by bromo-containing functional monomer through grafting, crosslinking ion exchange resin with functional monomer and forming crosslinked structure.    USE - Composite material is used for preparing ion exchange film for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchange film using the composite material has excellent stability, conductivity, air tightness and ion exchange property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of composite material, which involves generating free radical through initiating functional monomer on porous membrane and bromine atom in resin through free radical initiators and forming carbon chain crosslinking structure between the porous membrane and resin through coupling of free radicals. The initiator is organic peroxide and/or azo initiator. The peroxide initiator is of formula: R1OOR2 or R3OC(=O)O-OC(=O)OR4. The azo initiator is azodicarbonamide, azobisisobutyronitrile, azobisisovaleronitrile, azobisisoheptonitrile, dimethyl azobisisobutyrate, 1-((cyano-1-methylethyl)azo)formamide, 1,1'-azo(cyclohexyl-1-cyano), 2,2'-azo(2-methyl propylamidine) primperan and/or 4,4'-azo bis(4-cyanopentanoate). The free radical initiator is organic peroxide initiator, preferably perfluoro organic peroxide. The amount of free radical initiator is 0.1-1%.    R1,R2=H, 1-20C alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, 1-20C acyl, 1-20C aroyl, 1-20C fluoro-containing or perfluoroalkyl, aryl-substituted alkyl, 1-20C fluoro-containing or perfluoroacyl or 1-20C fluoro-containing or perfluoroaroyl, in which R1 and R2 are not simultaneously H;and    R3,R4=1-20C alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, or 1-20C fluoro-containing or perfluoroalkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl group.
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises ion-exchange resin with ion exchange function and fluorine-containing polymer fiber used as reinforcing material. The surface of the fluorine-containing polymer fiber is modified by nitrile-containing functional monomer through grafting. At least one of the ion-exchange resins in the fluorine-containing polymer fiber contains nitrile. The nitrile in the ion-exchange resin and the nitrile in the functional monomer grafted in the fluorine-containing polymer fiber form a triazine-ring crosslinked structure.    USE - Composite material is used for ion-exchange film used in fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion-exchange film formed using the material has air-tightness, ion-exchange capacity, conductivity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of composite material. Negligible amount of protonic acid and/or Lewis acid is added into the composite material as catalyst, such that the nitrile in the at least one nitrile-containing ion-exchange resin and the nitrile in the functional monomer grafted in the fluorine containing polymer fiber form a triazine-ring crosslinked structure. The protonic acid is chosen from sulfuric acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid or phosphoric acid. The Lewis acid is chosen from zinc chloride, ferric chloride, aluminum chloride, organic tin, organic antimony and organic tellurium. The content of protonic acid and/or Lewis acid is 0.1-1% of the content of resin.
NOVELTY - A porous nano-fiber web has a porous compound layer (20) adhered on side(s) of a web-shaped hydrocarbon porous scaffold (10). The porous compound layer has ion conductance of 0.01-0.15 S/cm.    USE - Porous nano-fiber web for an electrolyte film that is utilized for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-fiber web is light in weight, achieves improved physical property, thin-film property and sustained ion conductance, and provides an electrolyte film with high efficiency and chemical resistance in normal organic solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a porous nano-fiber web.    Hydrocarbon porous scaffold (10)    Porous compound layer (20)
NOVELTY - A colloidal electrolyte comprises (in mass%) sulfuric acid (36-45), silicon dioxide (0.1-1), sodium polyacrylonitrile (0.1-0.5), polyacrylic acid (0.01-0.05), conductive polyaniline (0.1-0.5), phosphoric acid (0.5-1.5), sodium sulfate (0.5-2), stannous sulfate (0.05-0.5), sodium molybdate (0.01-0.1) and de-ionized water (50-62).    USE - Colloidal electrolyte for use in a power lead-acid accumulator of electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The colloidal electrolyte has stable spatial structure, uniform distribution and improved resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a colloidal electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The motorcycle jacket has dorsal part (1) with light-emitting diode lamp (2). A battery (4) is provided for generating electrical energy, and a sensor (3) is also provided.    USE - Motorcycle jacket for bikers.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle jacket, has dorsal part with light-emitting diode lamp and battery is provided for generating electricity, and thus the motorcycle jacket ensures clear vision during rain or fog.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a motorcycle jacket.    Dorsal part (1)    Light-emitting diode lamp (2)    Sensor (3)    Battery (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has water electrolyzing hydrogen producing device (4) that is interconnected with hydrogen fuel storing container manufacturing workshop (6) by hydrogen transmitting pipeline (5). The hydrogen fuel storing container is interconnected with hydrogen fuel battery (9) by hydrogen fuel transmitting pipe (8). A hydraulic lift (15) is installed behind rod cutting device (14) to adjust height of cutting device. The threshing roller (21) is installed below drying device (19). The niblet storing box (23) is installed below threshing roller.    USE - Corn harvesting machine.    ADVANTAGE - The corn can be dried easily, since threshing roller is installed below drying device, and niblet storing box is installed below threshing roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the corn harvesting machine.    Water electrolyzing hydrogen producing device (4)    Hydrogen transmitting pipeline (5)    Hydrogen fuel storing container manufacturing workshop (6)    Hydrogen fuel transmitting pipe (8)    Hydrogen fuel battery (9)    Rod cutting device (14)    Hydraulic lift (15)    Drying device (19)    Threshing roller (21)    Niblet storing box (23)
NOVELTY - The device has a platform and a test carrier tool box, where an upper rod and a testing plate are set on the platform. The upper rod is provided with a testing board, and a bracket is arranged on the platform. The bracket between two supports is equipped with a front transverse rod and a rear transverse rod. A pair of lower rods is fixed on the platform. A travel switch is set on the front transverse rod. Front and back struts of the bracket are equipped with an impact board.    USE - Device for testing vehicle tool case lifetime, tire service life, service life of a fuel battery stroke conversion switch and impact force of an electric vehicle of children.    ADVANTAGE - The device can realize testing of various test items in a test region of a testing machine, and saves testing cost and reduces multiple test items to generate different test results for different test devices so as to improve the test precision and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for testing tire service life of electric vehicle of children.
NOVELTY - The vehicle system has an inverter (4) which converts direct current (DC) power into an alternating current (AC) power to drive motor (5). A secondary inverter converts DC power from the electric power storage apparatus into an AC power to drive propeller fan (8). The converter (3) operates as inverter, the generator (2) is driven as a motor and an electromagnetic sound is generated when diesel engine (1) is stopped while driving vehicle. The rotation speed of the generator and carrier frequency of second inverter are controlled such that frequencies of second electromagnetic sound differ.    USE - Diesel hybrid vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The system does not need a separate simulation sound generation system to reduce system cost, size and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the diesel hybrid vehicle system.    Diesel engine (1)    Generator (2)    Converter (3)    Inverter (4)    Motor (5)    Propeller fan (8)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple parallel collision sensors connected with a gas-ignition generator. A flame lighter is connected with the gas-ignition generator. A crash sensor and the gas-ignition generator are connected with battery storage groups. A gas output end of the gas-ignition generator is connected with an air valve by a gas filter. The air valve is arranged in a battery system shell. The collision sensors are installed at the top part and a side of the battery system shell. An emergency charging valve is made of an aluminum foil or a copper foil.    USE - Trigger safety protection device for a battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive, light-weight and low in energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a trigger safety protection device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The equipment has a heat preserving box (1) provided with a box body (2) and a box cover (3). A bottom part of the box is provided with a heating plate (4). An intelligent control module (5) is connected with the heating plate. Heat preserving layers (6) are formed around the box body and arranged with a temperature sensor (7). A signal output end of the temperature sensor is connected with the intelligent control module. The box body is formed with a through-hole (8) and internally arranged with a fixing mechanism that comprises a pressing plate (10).    USE - Heat preserving equipment for a storage battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intelligent control module controls the heating plate to make heating temperature in the box controllable, so that better heat preserving effect can be realized, thus improving utilization performance of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a heat preserving equipment.    Heat preserving box (1)    Box body (2)    Box cover (3)    Heating plate (4)    Intelligent control module (5)    Heat preserving layers (6)    Temperature sensor (7)    Through-hole (8)    Pressing plate (10)
NOVELTY - The battery set has a battery unit arranged in a shell. A battery group is provided with multiple monomer batteries. A phase change material is filled in a gap between the monomer batteries. The gap is fixed to a heat pipe. The heat pipe is divided into an outer pipe and an inner pipe. The outer pipe is arranged in a shell body, and the inner pipe is arranged in a middle part of the shell. Pipe diameter of an external heat tube is less than inner diameter of the heat pipe. The outer heat pipe and the heat pipe are provided with an evaporation end and a condensing end.    USE - Phase change material heat pipe coupling radiating power battery set for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set has simple and compact structure. The battery set has high-efficiency and better wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a phase change material heat pipe coupling radiating power battery set.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a resistor (R404) whose end is connected with a collector of a transistor (KT403). An inductor (K401) is connected to an end of a negative power supply. An end of the inductor is connected with an anode end of a first capacitor (C407) and a diode (RD453). The diode and a cathode end of a second capacitor (C408), an end of a third capacitor (C409), a power output circuit (Vin2-1), another anode end of the first capacitor, another cathode end of the second capacitor, another end of the third capacitor and another end of the inductor are connected with a circuit unit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted storage battery power protection circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit avoids interference caused by high voltage. The circuit automatically cuts a resistance loop when the energy is large so as to limit current through the resistor, protect the access of the inductor and separate a ground wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle-mounted storage battery power protection circuit.    Capacitors (C407-C409)    Inductor (K401)    Transistor (KT403)    Resistor (R404)    Diode (RD453)    Power output circuit (Vin2-1)
NOVELTY - The converter has a three-phase full-controlled bridge rectifying circuit (2) connected with a reactor (1). A positive end and a negative end of the bridge rectifying circuit are connected with a direct current energy storage capacitor (3). An input end of a full bridge inverter circuit (4) is connected with the direct current energy storage capacitor. An output end of the full bridge inverter circuit is connected with a loose coupling transformer (6). An inductive coupling circuit compensation capacitor (5) is connected to the transformer that is connected with a rectification bridge (8).    USE - Induction charging converter for a high power electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an induction charging converter. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reactor (1)    Three-phase full-controlled bridge rectifying circuit (2)    Direct current energy storage capacitor (3)    Full bridge inverter circuit (4)    Inductive coupling circuit compensation capacitor (5)    Loose coupling transformer (6)    Rectification bridge (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an alternating current (AC) power supply connected with a converter e.g. transformer and rectifier bridge, that is utilized for converting alternating current into direct current. A positive pole interface is connected with an external anode of a super capacitor. A cathode of an inverter is orderly connected with a super capacitor external cathode and a cathode interface. The cathode interface is connected in a discharge loop and an external part of the super capacitor. A power line is set between the AC power supply and the converter.    USE - Super capacitor charging and discharging device for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes a charging and discharging interface, a resistor and a voltage meter with compatible use. The device is simple in structure and practical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a super capacitor charging and discharging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a power collecting mechanism installed on a box body and connected with an external power source. A power transmission mechanism is connected with the power collecting mechanism. The power transmission mechanism is connected with a power storage mechanism that is connected with a power output mechanism. The power collecting mechanism comprises a rack installed on the box body. A gear is fixed on a transmission shaft through a bearing, where the shaft is a spline shaft. Two ends of the shaft are installed on the box body.    USE - Vibration energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device stores and reuses vibration energy, and reduces energy consumption. The device can be driven without using external energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vibration energy storage device.
NOVELTY - The system has a handle installed on a methanol storage unit (1) in a pressure sensor (2) and connected with an oil supply pump and a control valve (4) of a car. An electromagnetic valve (5) is connected with another electromagnetic valve (6) via a circuit control link for receiving methanol. The control valve is used for controlling the pump and controlling opening or closing of the latter electromagnetic valve. A hydrogen-oxygen ratio calculating unit (3) is located between the electromagnetic valves. A throttle valve (7) is located in a suction opening of an internal combustion engine.    USE - System for mixing internal combustion engine exhaust waste gas with methanol or ethanol to clean energy hydrogen oil.    ADVANTAGE - The system mixes internal combustion engine exhaust waste gas with methanol or ethanol to clean energy hydrogen oil in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for mixing internal combustion engine exhaust waste gas with methanol or ethanol to clean energy hydrogen oil.    Methanol storage unit (1)    Pressure sensor (2)    Hydrogen-oxygen ratio calculating unit (3)    Control valve (4)    Electromagnetic valves (5, 6)    Throttle valve (7)
NOVELTY - A battery assembly (100) comprises a pair of battery packs (30) arranged inside a housing (40) which is adapted to receive the pair of battery packs, facing each other, and each comprising at least one battery module (10) having unit batteries. A gap is interposed between the pair of battery packs, thus forming a first flow path (50) and a gap is disposed between each of the pair of battery packs and an inner surface of the housing thus forming a second flow path (60). An upper portion of the housing comprises a heat insulator (41).    USE - Assembly used for cooling a battery for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can effectively cool a battery with a simple structure. The coolant can be more quickly cooled because the heat can be radiated by the housing and cooled by the cooling member as well while flowing through the second flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the battery cooling device in the natural convection state.    Battery module (10)    Battery packs (30)    Housing (40)    Heat insulator (41)    First flow path (50)    Second flow path (60)    Battery assembly (100)
NOVELTY - A cathode material comprises nickel sulfide and a primary cathode active material containing primary metal disulfide and/or metal oxide.    USE - Cathode material is used for battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the cathode material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery (100), which has anode (102), cathode (106) and electrolyte material (104).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Battery (100)    Anode (102)    Electrolyte material (104)    Cathode (106)    Heat source pellet (108)
NOVELTY - The motor has a three phase motor stator connected to an three phase electric network whose number of phases is less than phases (A', B', C') of the motor, where charging current of the network is injected via one of connection points (AO'-CO') dividing a stator phase connected to an electric network phase into two semi-windings. Each semi-winding includes coils wired together to reduce magnetic coupling of the semi-winding at the point so that the semi-winding occupy the apparent non-zero inductance at the point in a charge mode of a charge and power supply combination electric device.    USE - Alternating current (AC) electric motor for a charge and power supply combination electric device (claimed) that is utilized in a hybrid or electric motor vehicle to supply power to the motor or an alternator by rechargeable batteries. Can also be used for a hydraulic or atmogenic type energy generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The semi-winding includes the coils wired together to reduce the magnetic coupling of the semi-winding at the point so that the semi-winding occupy the apparent non-zero inductance at the point in the charge mode of the electric device, thus providing high value of the inductance in the charge mode at the level of the point while avoiding the positioning of the rotor in the load mode. The motor improves the charging of batteries of the device, and improves the control of the charge current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a load and power supply combination electric device comprising an inverter and an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three phase stator of an AC electric motor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Phases of AC electric motor (A'-C ')    Connection points (a-c, a'-c ', AO'-CO')
NOVELTY - The method involves assembling elements of power electronics in a same power electronic block (7), where the elements of the power electronics comprise an inverter, a high temperature to body temperature (HT/BT) converter, a charger for slow charges on a special sector, a charger for quick charges on special sockets and a managing case. An electric battery (5) is inserted into a battery tray (6). The elements of the power electronics are electrically connected with the battery. The power electronic block and the battery tray are fixed below a floor (4) of a vehicle.    USE - Method for assembling an electrical battery and elements of power electronics in a vehicle e.g. refillable hybrid terrestrial vehicle and electric terrestrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables facilitating assembling and disassembling operations of the battery tray in the vehicle and facilitating the assembly of the electronics of power in the vehicle. The method enables saving battery installation space in the vehicle, reducing time for wiring in the vehicle, reducing time for the assembly of the battery tray and facilitating maintenance action for changing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for disassembling a battery tray of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle body (2)    Vehicle floor (4)    Electric battery (5)    Battery tray (6)    Power electronic block (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motor (11) acting on a vehicle advancing unit (12). A power supply supplies hydrogen and oxygen provided by a hydrogen supply system (20) and a pure oxygen supply system (30) to a fuel cell (13). The pure oxygen supply system comprises a Sodium Chlorate (NaClO3) tank (31) and a NaClO3 decomposition reactor (32) that is arranged in fluid communication with the NaClO3 tank and connected to the fuel cell to supply pure oxygen to the fuel cell after decomposition of NaClO3. The hydrogen supply system comprises a low pressure tank (21) for storing gas using metal hydrides.    USE - Electric motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to underwater vehicle, aircraft, car and motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - The NaClO3 decomposition reactor is arranged in fluid communication with the NaClO3 tank, and is connected to the fuel cell to supply pure oxygen to the fuel cell after decomposition of the NaClO3, so as to avoid storage of hydrogen with high pressure, thus enhancing safety and output of the vehicle in an ecological and economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The NaClO3 decomposition reactor is selected among wheel, propeller, turbine and blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric motor vehicle comprising a low pressure hydrogen tank.    Motor (11)    Vehicle advancing unit (12)    Fuel cell (13)    Hydrogen supply system (20)    Low pressure tank (21)    Pure oxygen supply system (30)    NaClO3 tank (31)    NaClO3 decomposition reactor (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a container (10) containing an electric battery (13) and forming a case that includes a cover (12) and a bag (11). A support container (14) receives the battery, and is arranged between the case and the battery. The support container forms a folded sheet plate made of aluminum, and comprises edges (15) extending along an axis, where the edges are folded toward an outer side to form housings. The container is arranged in the bag with a parallelepiped cross-piece extending along an axis orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle i.e. automobile (claimed). Can also be used for an electric motor vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle, a lorry, a bus or a scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the vehicle allows installing the battery under a floor of the vehicle in a convenient, quick and inexpensive manner. The battery occupies less installation space so as to save the space in the vehicle. The vehicle ensures sealing the container so as to prevent corrosive and harmful substances including chemicals from being emitted from the accumulators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a container of a battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a container of a battery that is perpendicular to a displacement plane of a vehicle.    Container (10)    Bag (11)    Cover (12)    Electric battery (13)    Support container (14)    Edges of support container (15)
NOVELTY - The device has an alternate current (AC) current engine connected to an external voltage network (11). An inverter (2) is connected to phases of the engine. A commutation unit (4) is integrated with the inverter, where the commutation unit authorizes supply of the engine, and authorizes a load of a power source unit (5) by the inverter. A resistor, inductor and capacitor (RLC) low-pass filter (18) is connected to a point medium (16) of the phase of the engine with a mass and an external voltage network.    USE - Load electric device for a storing unit of a wind type energy generation device or hydraulic type generation device for a vehicle e.g. electric motor vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with a condenser whose end is connected to an end of an inductance, and with resistance whose end is connected to another end of the condenser where another end of resistance is connected to the mass so as to reduce high frequencies while obtaining small dimensioned components, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a load electric device.    Inverter (2)    Commutation unit (4)    Power source unit (5)    External voltage network (11)    Point medium (16)    RLC low-pass filter (18)
NOVELTY - The system has an insulated solar energy absorber unit (4) connected with a heat transmission unit, which is utilized for distribution of heat within a housing unit (1). The system is designed such that solar radiation energy is stored for a long time in a summer, and heat energy supply is enabled in the housing unit during winter, where the heat energy exists in other form of energy after being converted. The solar energy absorber unit is integrated in a roof area. A high temperature-solid body-heat reservoir (2) is directly provided at the housing unit.    USE - Self-sufficient energy supply system for distribution of heat energy in a basement-region in an old residential area i.e. house, and in a foundation region, garden, garage or husbandry region in a new house, and in battery of a hybrid vehicle or electrical vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for preparing a fondue, for cooking or roasting flesh, fish and vegetable and for drying a red wine i.e. Negro D'Avola.    ADVANTAGE - The system is relocated in an economical manner to utilize regenerative solar energy in an effective manner. The system avoids additional application of a fossil and/or other combustible material. The system permits sufficient supply of energy around the year and conversion of the energy. The system ensures exclusive usage of regenerative energy and neutrality of carbon-di-oxide. The system is constructed in a robust manner, and exhibits long service life due to application of non-movable components. The system is inexpensive to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a self-sufficient energy supply system.    Housing unit (1)    High temperature-solid body-heat reservoir (2)    Solar energy absorber unit (4)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate has gas distribution structure (3) that is provided for distributing process mediums such as gas and liquid to membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (4). A conductive material (2) is embedded in gas distribution structure and is provided in direct electric contact with MEA. An anti-corrosion material (1) made of vulcanized rubber is provided in gas distribution structure.    USE - Bipolar plate for gas/liquid supply to MEA of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The good conductance of bipolar material is enabled by conductive material. The surface resistance of bipolar plate is reduced and the high anti-corrosion property of bipolar plate is ensured by providing the anti-corrosion material. The lifetime of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the bipolar plate.    Anti-corrosion material (1)    Conductive material (2)    Gas distribution structure (3)    MEA (4)
NOVELTY - Applying powder particles on a porous substrate, comprises applying the powder particles using a gas stream, which passes through the porous substrate, where the powder particles are immediately introduced from a fixed bed into the gas stream.    USE - The method or the device are useful for producing an electro-chemical or an electrical functional layer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method: is simple, efficient and accurate for the application of powder particles; avoids over spray, which increases the coating speed; and provides improved adhesion of the powder particles to the porous substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device (10) for applying powder particles (16) on the porous substrate (18), comprising a suction device (12), which generates the gas stream through the porous substrate, and an application device (14), which introduces the powder particles directly from the fixed bed into the gas stream, where the suction device and application device are arranged on opposite sides of the porous substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the device.    Device (10)    Suction device (12)    Application device (14)    Powder particles (16)    Porous substrate (18)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has multiple sub-battery control systems (120) interposed between battery modules (110), and comprising respective balancing resistors. A main battery control system (130) is electrically connected with the control systems. The control systems determine whether temperature of the respective battery modules is lower than a required level to provide normal output voltage. The balancing resistors heat respective battery cells of the battery modules for increasing the temperature of the battery modules when the battery modules temperature is lower than the required level.    USE - High voltage battery i.e. high-temperature battery, for use in an electric car and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The balancing resistors heat the respective battery cells of the battery modules for increasing the temperature of the battery modules when the battery modules temperature is lower than the required level such that the temperature of the battery modules can be increased within a normal operating range, thus enhancing output features and durability of the battery without using an independent heating element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature rise of a high-voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a high-voltage battery.    High voltage battery (100)    Battery modules (110)    Sub-battery control systems (120)    Main battery control system (130)
NOVELTY - The system has an activating agent (30) for activating functional components (20-26) e.g. rear window heater, where the activating agent is provided to enable the functional component before starting a motor vehicle. The functional component is provided to set up the vehicle battery to discharge and heat a motor vehicle battery (10) before starting the motor vehicle. The activation unit automatically activates the functional component for a predefinable time span and/or to a predefinable point of time.    USE - System for heating a battery of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The functional component is provided to set up the vehicle battery to discharge and heat the motor vehicle battery before starting the motor vehicle, and the activation unit automatically activates the functional component for the predefinable time span and/or to predefinable point of time, thus improving the start performance of the motor car battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating a motor car battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for heating a motor car battery.    Motor vehicle battery (10)    Functional components (20-26)    Activating agent (30)    Remote control equipment (40)    Power supply connections (230)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a battery case (1) that receives a battery and a left and a right rear side frame elements (2L,2R) that are arranged in rear section of a vehicle. A rear deformation area (A) is set on left and right rear side frame elements and is deformed from the rear by execution of a predetermined impact force. A cross carrier (3,4) is installed at a front end of the rear deformation area between the left and the right rear side frame elements.    USE - Mounting structure for a vehicle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure has a battery case that receives a battery and a left and a right rear side frame elements that are arranged in rear section of a vehicle, and thus ensures improved mounting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mounting structure.    Battery case (1)    Rear side frame elements (2L,2R)    Cross carriers (3,4)    High-voltage part (7)    Rear deformation area (A)
NOVELTY - The device has a mounting plate (1) that is formed with the locating holes (11) in which power battery is mounted. The mounting holes are formed in the mounting plate. The locating holes are connected with the mounting holes. The mounting plate is connected with the guard plate. The mounting plate and the guard plate are made of aluminum.    USE - Device for locating power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The power battery can be mounted quickly, since the locating holes are formed in the mounting plate. The mounting position of the battery can be determined easily. The need for labor can be reduced during the installation of the locating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the locating device.    Mounting plate (1)    Locating holes (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a case (1) that is provided with a circular air cylinder (3). An air inlet is provided in front end of air cylinder and air outlet is provided at rear end of the air cylinder. The air cylinder is provided with a generator (4). The power input shaft of the generator is provided with multiple blades (5) along the radial direction. Each blade is respectively connected with the inner wall of the air cylinder. The generator is electrically connected with a storage battery (2).    USE - Wind power generating device for environment-friendly vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The operating factor of the wind power generating device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power generating device for environment-friendly vehicle.    Case (1)    Storage battery (2)    Circular air cylinder (3)    Generator (4)    Blade (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a lithium battery (2) electrically connected with a direct current motor (4) through a current controller (9). A driving wheel is fixed in a walking generator (3). A speed change mechanism (6) is provided with a gear box, a transition shaft, spring shaft and a transmission shaft. An energy transmission pulley set is provided with a fixed pin, a movable pulley, a fixed pulley and a traction rope, where tail end of the traction rope is fixed on a shaking potential energy input lever of a pull rope.    USE - Power and elastic composite power device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device recycles redundant kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy of an electric vehicle without using commercial power, so that the device can save usage of composite energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a power and elastic composite power device.    Lithium battery (2)    Walking generator (3)    Direct current motor (4)    Speed change mechanism (6)    Current controller (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a high pressure hydrogen storage tank connected with a fuel cell. The fuel cell is connected with an energy control unit, where the energy control unit is connected with a motor. A storage battery and an inverter are connected with a control inverter integrated machine, where the control inverter integrated machine is connected with a solar battery board and an electric motor. The electric motor is connected with a transmission device through mechanical connection.    USE - Power device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides power to a vehicle while accelerating or climbing the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power device for an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a complete vehicle controller that is provided with an interface, where the interface is connected with an external control component. The vehicle controller is connected with an accelerating pedal assembly and with a speed sensor through a pulse width modulation interface. The controller is connected with a light management system module. A control area network interface is connected with the external transceiver assembly to form a high-speed control area network bus network.    USE - Solar hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the vehicle optimizes power control of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a gear box component (3) provided with a spring shaft, a transition shaft, an output shaft, a spring, a spring shell, an output chain wheel, an one-way rotating chain wheel, a box body, a supporting pin (39) and gears. The spring is fixed on the spring shaft, where an outer end of the spring is fixed on the spring shell. An end of a traction rope is fixed on a fixed pin. The traction rope is fixed on a lever (2) of a pull rope through a middle traveling block and a crown block. A guide pin is inserted into a guide groove.    USE - Vehicle body shaking gravitational potential energy recycling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can save 5-10 percent of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle body shaking gravitational potential energy recycling device.    Lever (2)    Gear box component (3)    Tension spring (4)    Short connecting rod (5)    Supporting pin (39)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes a valve hydraulic distributor that is connected to a hydraulic tank through a conduit and is controlled by an electrical drive through a control unit with an onboard computer. The electric drive is connected with an electrical chain through an electromagnetic coupling and to the sensor of a brake pedal. The electric drive is also connected with a pressure sensor in the gas-hydraulic storage battery, the sensors for the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the cardan shaft and with the sensors for linear speed and weight of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle with storage battery.
NOVELTY - The source has a capacitor bank which is placed in three-level panel skin of flight vehicle and that is made with possibility of charging from primary stationary source of power supply. The capacitor bank is made in form of multilayer checkered plate and that is placed inside skin of load-bearing and non-load-bearing elements of flight vehicle construction. The flaps, ailerons and element of tail are recharged from electric motor of flight vehicle that works in generator mode. The capacitor banks are connected together parallelly and serially.    USE - Source of autonomous power supply for flight vehicle.
NOVELTY - The aero-generator has a generating unit (2) whose back side is mounted with a shaft (5). An aero-generator body (1) comprises multiple propellers (3), and a bearing (6) is equipped in a center part of the shaft. A support stand (4) supports the propellers, and a driving shaft is equipped in each propeller. An entrance (8) is provided in the generating unit, and covers (9) are equipped in the aero-generator body. A rotary shaft is equipped in the generator.    USE - Electric vehicle charge aero-generator.    ADVANTAGE - The aero-generator is environment-friendly, and reduces the monetary loss of energy, provides ease in recharging, and decreases the electricity cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle charge aero-generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Aero-generator body (1)    Generating unit (2)    Propellers (3)    Support stand (4)    Shaft (5)    Bearing (6)    Entrance (8)    Covers (9)
NOVELTY - The installation unit has a microprocessor controller coupled with a drive of locking three-way valves and a static frequency converter. An input of a heat exchanger is coupled with a bypass circuit with folding gates in reversed phase, where the exchanger is controlled by an actuator according to instruction from the controller based on an information signal from a thermal transformer. The transformer is placed on a pressure portion of a circulating circuit of a heat-transfer agent at an outlet of the exchanger.    USE - Automated combined installation unit for complex utilization of thermal energy of a diesel engine.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel cell stack (100) whose ends are provided with end plates (110,120). A drive shaft (300) is extended from a motor (200) to left-right direction of a vehicle. The motor is arranged at a position approached one side from center of left-right direction of vehicle while fuel cell stack is arranged at a position visited other side from center of left-right direction of vehicle. The drive shaft is supported by a support portion of end plate (110) and motor, such that end plates are located above the drive shaft.    USE - Structure for mounting fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since motor is arranged at position approached one side from center of vehicle while fuel cell stack is arranged at position visited other side from center of vehicle, the size of the mounting structure can be reduced. Since the end plates of the fuel cell stack are fixed to the motor, the fuel cell changed by external force can be avoided. Thus, the fuel cell can be generated stably. The drive system can be firmly attached with respect to the vehicle with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure for attaching drive system provided with fuel cell to vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (100)    End plates (110,120)    Motor (200)    Drive shaft (300)    Bumper beam (800)
NOVELTY - The rack has a battery frame provided with cells and multiple layers. The cells are provided with a bottom surface, a top surface, a rear surface and two side surfaces. The bottom surface is provided with a tray for supporting a battery. The tray is provided with universal balls for self-rotating with direction. The battery is connected with the universal balls through an opening. The universal balls are inserted into the cells that are arranged with a guide structure for guiding the battery. The guide structure is integrally formed with a guide groove on the side surfaces.    USE - Battery rack.    ADVANTAGE - The rack automatically inserts the universal balls into the cell so as to place the battery in the cells in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a battery rack.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a telescopic mechanism (A) rotatably connected with a vehicle body (1) through a lifting rod. A rotating mechanism (B) and a deployment mechanism (C) are connected with a center rod (12) that is arranged on a solar panel in a sliding manner. A lock tongue is connected with the solar panel in the sliding manner for locating the center rod. A vertical support rod is connected with the center rod. Another vertical support rod is connected with another solar panel that is connected with another lock tongue. A bolt is connected with the latter solar panel in the sliding manner.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. motor cycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is safe and convenient to fold and use, and has high charging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.    Telescopic mechanism (A)    Rotating mechanism (B)    Deployment mechanism (C)    Vehicle body (1)    Center rod (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves recovering zinc from a zinc air fuel battery after discharging. Zinc oxide is applied on a solar reaction device in the form of fluid bed. Carbon monoxide is utilized for reducing the zinc oxide in the zinc fluid bed to gaseous zinc by utilizing carbon as reducing agent. The gaseous zinc is cooled to form solid zinc. The solid zinc is fed into a cyclone machine and a dust collector to obtain the filtered solid zinc. The solid zinc is formed into a zinc electrode by powder metallurgy or casting. The zinc electrode is utilized for making a zinc air fuel cell.    USE - Method for reducing zinc oxide from a zinc air fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for reducing zinc oxide from a zinc air fuel battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has an inner rotor, an outer rotor, an impeller (4), a drive blade (3) i.e. C-shaped blade, a one-way bearing (6), an air inlet that are connected with each other. Air is driven by wind energy in the inner or outer rotors to generate electric energy. A power system supplies power to a motor. A vehicle-mounted wind driven generator unit is mounted on a vehicle head front engine radiator or motor vehicle top. An outer side of the air inlet is connected with concentrated air unit i.e. funnel-shaped unit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator ensures maintaining rotating speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator (1)    Impeller blade (2)    Drive blade (3)    Impeller (4)    One-way bearing (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply for supplying power to a motor. A vehicle-mounted wind generator (1) is mounted on a front head of an engine radiator or top of a motor vehicle. An outer rotor (1a) is provided with drive blades (3a, 3b). An impeller (4) and a generator are equipped with a wheel cover. An air outlet is located on the impeller. A vertical shaft type wind blade (2) is a lift blade or a resistance type blade. The vehicle-mounted wind generator is provided with an inner rotor (1b) under driving of the impeller and the blade. The impeller is connected with the inner rotor.    USE - Wind power generator based vehicular advertising and warning system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has venturi effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind power generator based vehicular advertising and warning system.    Vehicle-mounted wind generator (1)    Outer rotor (1a)    Inner rotor (1b)    Vertical shaft type wind blade (2)    Drive blades (3a, 3b)    Impeller (4)
NOVELTY - The generator has a power system supplying power to a motor. A generator body is installed on a rotor (1b) in a vehicle head front engine radiator or motor vehicle top part. An impeller (4) is connected with an outer rotor (1a), a drive blade (3) and an air inlet. The air inlet is equipped with a grid blade, which automatically opens and closes the blade. The air inlet is equipped with the grid blade, where the grid blade is provided with a wind speed inductive control device, which automatically controls opening and closing according to relative wind speed during a driving process.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle-mounted wind generator.    Outer rotor (1a)    Rotor (1b)    Drive blade (3)    Impeller (4)    One-way bearing (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel shaft whose front wheel (1) or rear wheel (2) is connected with a power device by a transmission part (3) e.g. transmission belt, gear and chain. A generating device (4) is electrically connected with a storage battery. A transmission gear component and the front wheel or the rear wheel are arranged on an inner wheel hub. A solar cell plate is electrically connected with the storage battery. A wind driven generator is electrically connected with the storage battery.    USE - Device for generating a vehicle i.e. automobile or train (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has better energy-saving and wide application range, and is environment-friendly, safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle generating device.    Front wheel (1)    Rear wheel (2)    Transmission part (3)    Generating device (4)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has several secondary batteries such as lithium manganese batteries (10), lithium iron batteries (20), lithium cobalt batteries, lead acid batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, and nickel hydrogen batteries. Lithium manganese batteries and lithium iron batteries are selectively connected in series. Electric capacitor is connected in series with the secondary batteries.    USE - Electric cell arrangement for automobile e.g. motorcycle (all claimed). Can also be used for emergency power generator and uninterrupted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage bound of the lithium batteries is equal to 12.4V, the lowest voltage is maintained around the nominal voltage, so that the over-discharging due to large current activation is prevented. Since the operating voltage of the electric cell arrangement is greater then the lithium iron phosphate battery and a lead acid battery, great ignition sparks are generated by spark plugs, so that the complete combustion is achieved with improved efficiency and fuel expense is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) automobile; and    (2) motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric cell arrangement.    Electric cell arrangement (1)    Lithium manganese batteries (10)    Lithium iron batteries (20)    Bypass resistor (30)    Detection IC (40)
NOVELTY - A hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte lithium-ion battery (100) comprises an anode (104) conformally coated with a first solid electrolyte layer; a cathode (108) conformally coated with a second solid electrolyte layer; and a liquid electrolyte (132).    USE - As a hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte lithium-ion battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved cycle life; generates less heat by electrode/electrolyte reactions under severe operating conditions; is safe and durable hybrid-electrolyte lithium battery; has improved electrochemical performance; and prevents the formation of internal short circuits, thus avoiding the internal flow of electrons between the anode and cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a separator-free lithium ion battery, involving conformally coating an anode with a first solid electrolyte layer by atomic layer deposition; conformally coating a cathode with a second solid electrolyte layer by atomic layer deposition; and contacting the anode and the cathode with a liquid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view of separator-free lithium-ion battery.    Battery (100)    Anode (104)    Cathode (108)    Liquid electrolyte (132)    Solid electrolyte (140)
NOVELTY - The starting method involves disconnecting a fuel cell stack (12) from a high voltage bus line (14,16) for start-stop operation. Regenerative braking power provided by an electric traction system is used to recharge a battery (22) in the hybrid vehicle when fuel cell stack is disconnected. Regenerative braking power is provided to a compressor (30), which provides cathode air to the fuel cell stack when stack is reconnected to the high voltage bus line.    USE - Starting method for fuel cell stack system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle using regenerative braking power.    ADVANTAGE - Allows starting the fuel cell stack for system restart during start and stop operation of fuel cell hybrid vehicle by using regenerative power thus reducing load on the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the electrical system for fuel cell vehicle.    Electrical system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    High voltage bus line (14,16)    Battery (22)    Compressor (30)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell stack (102) which converts fuel into electrical power. A controller (106) controls operation of fuel cell system. A power link transfers electrical power (112) between cell system and portable computing device (120). A communication link provides communication (114) between portable computing device and controller for cell system. The controller regulates both electrical power provided by cell system to portable computing device and electrical power provided by rechargeable battery (108,127) in computing device to cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing power to and receiving power from rechargeable battery in portable computing device.    ADVANTAGE - The need for bulky and heavy battery within the fuel cell system can be eliminated, so that the weight and size of the system can be reduced, thus reduce the cost of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system coupled to portable computing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system coupled to portable computing device.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (102)    Controller (106)    Power (112)    Bi-directional communication (114)    Portable computing device (120)
NOVELTY - Lithium air battery comprises at least one electrode comprising (a) a solid medium through which gas can diffuse, (b) at least one electrically conductive, carbonaceous material, (c) at least one organic polymer, and (d) at least one metal compound (I) in particulate form, where (I) has a Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) surface area of 1-300 m2/g.    USE - The lithium air battery is useful in an electrode for operating an equipment (all claimed) including an electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has improved energy density, electrocatalytic activity, chemical resistance, electrochemical corrosion resistance, mechanical stability, and adhesion properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium air battery comprises at least one electrode comprising (a) a solid medium through which gas can diffuse, (b) at least one electrically conductive, carbonaceous material, (c) at least one organic polymer, and (d) at least one metal compound of formula (M1aM2bM3cM4dHeOf) (I) in particulate form, where (I) has a Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) surface area of 1-300 m2/g.    M1 = Mo, W, V, Nb or Sb;    M2 = Fe, Ag, Cu, Ni, Mn or lanthanoids;    M3 = B, C, N, Al, Si, P or Sn;    M4 = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca or Sr;    a = 1-3;    b = 0.1-10;    c, d = 0-1;    e = 0-0.5; and    f = 1-28.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring surface-relief shape of the sealed battery accommodated in the sealed container. The surface-relief shape of the sealed battery in the pressure-reduced sealed container is measured. The airtightness of a sealed battery is determined based on the change of the surface-relief shape of the sealed battery before and after pressure reduction.    USE - Airtight test method of sealed battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Highly accurate airtight inspection can be achieved effectively. The duration of the pressure reduction process of an airtight container can be shortened. The airtight determination precision of the sealed battery of a soft package can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for airtight test apparatus of sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the airtight test apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vaccum pipe (16)    Shutoff valve (17)    Pressure gauge (18)    Filter (21)    Controller (35)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensing unit (20) detects the temperature of battery pack (10). A temperature control unit (30) is driven according to temperature of battery pack. The control signal is transmitted to the temperature control unit by control CPU (40) based on sensed information. The temperature control unit is provided with energy-saving temperature control power supply unit (110) for supplying power to temperature control unit.    USE - Battery pack module e.g. for lithium ion battery for use in vehicle such as hybrid car and electricity apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery pack is deviated from predetermined range, when the temperature of battery pack is sensed in real-time, so that temperature control unit is driven automatically and the temperature of the battery pack can be maintained to optimal level. The performance of the battery pack is optimized and durability is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery pack module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Temperature sensing unit (20)    Temperature control unit (30)    Control CPU (40)    Energy-saving temperature control power supply unit (110)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling water line that passes through electrical equipments and water-cooling condenser. A pump is installed on cooling water line. A radiator (200) is installed on the cooling water line. The radiator is cooled by the cooling water that is supplied from the pump. The radiator is provided with a tank (221) that supplies high temperature cooling water is connected to electrical equipments. A tank (222) that supplies the low temperature chilled water is connected to one end of water-cooling condenser.    USE - Cooling system for vehicle such as motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical equipment can be cooled effectively. The size of the cooling system can be reduced. The production cost of the cooling system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the radiator.    Radiator (200)    Header tanks (210,220)    Tanks (221,222)    Tube (230)    Pin (240)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchange part comprising a cooling device (11) for cooling a heating part of a vehicle. A water-cooled condenser (22) is equipped on a coolant circulation air conditioner for indoor cooling of the vehicle. A radiator (12) is arranged on a cooling water line (15) that circulates cooling water obtained from the cooling device. The cooling water line is connected to the water-cooled condenser and the cooling device. A radiator fan (13) is arranged on the radiator for releasing heat of the cooling water. A water pump (14) is connected to the cooling water line.    USE - Integration heat management system for an environment-friendly vehicle such as fuel cell car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables performing cooling process in efficient manner through integration of the cooling device and air conditioning system so as to improve heat characteristic of the radiator and reduce fuel consumption of the vehicle. The system enables an evaporator to utilize the cooling water as heat transfer medium for indoor air conditioning so as to prevent problem due to generation of condensed water at the evaporator and problem of scent generation and bacteria reproduction and eliminate need of filter for blocking smell. The air-cooled radiator and the water-cooled condenser are serially connected through the cooling water line without special component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an integration heat management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling device (11)    Radiator (12)    Radiator fan (13)    Water pump (14)    Cooling water line (15)    Water-cooled condenser (22)
NOVELTY - A laminated material is formed by sequentially laminating film (A) comprising polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polylactic acid or a para-type aramid, a nylon-6 film (B), an aluminum foil (C) and a polypropylene film (D) having Young's modulus of 500 MPa or less. The component (A) is a biaxially oriented film. Components (B) and (D) are non-oriented film. A modified polyolefin layer is arranged between component (C) and component (D).    USE - Laminated material is used for container for secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric two-wheeled motor vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing using the laminated material has excellent vibration-resistant property, chemical resistance, workability and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated material.
NOVELTY - The pressure valve (14) has a rubber elastic plate (16) made of rubber material containing thermoplastic resin, polypropylene and ethylene propylene copolymer (EPDM) that is bonded to the inner wall surface (12b) of a container (12) by thermo-compression technique. A fragile portion (26) is formed in underside surface of elastic plate and bursts to release excess pressure applied to underside surface side.    USE - Excess pressure release valve. Uses include but are not limited to safety valve of battery container used for secondary battery e.g. fuel cell, and nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery and lead acid battery, and safety valve of capacitor, electronic component or an electric element used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and laptop personal computer, and power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excess pressure release valve of simple structure and small size can be easily attached to container formed by a thin flexible material. The valve has an adhesive force stronger than a working pressure and the variation of the working pressure is small while simplifying the manufacturing process without increasing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view and bottom view of the rubber elastic plate.    Container (12)    Inner wall surface of container (12b)    Pressure valve (14)    Rubber elastic plate (16)    Fragile portion (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle-loaded charge control unit and a network charging terminal (9). Vehicle-loaded charge control unit has a chassis electrified arm (1), a digital kilowatt-hour meter (2), a decoding electronic switch (3) and a capacitor (4) that are connected to form a direct current (DC) working circuit. A wireless receiving/emitting processor (5) is connected with the digital kilowatt-hour meter. Decoding electronic switch, an integrated circuit (IC) card reader (6), and a displaying and printing terminal (7) are respectively connected to form a signal transmitting circuit.    USE - System for controlling dynamic charging of electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The operation time of the system is reduced so that the journey can be made more efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for network charging terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the system for controlling dynamic charging of electric vehicle battery.    Chassis electrified arm (1)    Digital kilowatt-hour meter (2)    Decoding electronic switch (3)    Capacitor (4)    Wireless receiving/emitting processor (5)    IC card reader (6)    Displaying and printing terminal (7)    Network charging terminal (9)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a power supply unit (30) fixed on a body portion (10). An alternate contact forms a contact point in a thermocouple part. A radiator is fixed in a surface of the body portion. A lamp head part (20) is formed at an upper end of the body portion to face a lower side surface from a separated location. The power supply unit supplies electric power to the lamp head part. A solar panel comprises multiple cells that convert sunlight into the electric power, where the solar panel is formed on an upper surface of the lamp head part. A charging apparatus is formed in a circuit board.    USE - High-power optical element i.e. LED, street lamp. Uses include but are not limited to a digital product, a vehicle, road, a household appliance and a peripheral.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp can reduce usage amount of electricity, thus reducing operation cost of the lamp. The lamp recycles and controls waste heat emitted from the radiator using the circuit board, so that energy efficiency of the lamp is improved. The power supply unit is separated from the circuit board, thus minimizing power loss and prolonging service life of the power supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high-power optical element i.e. LED, street lamp.    Body portion (10)    Case (11)    Inflow hole (12)    Lamp head part (20)    Power supply unit (30)
NOVELTY - A battery system comprises a thermal management system configured to provide at least one of heating or cooling to the electrochemical cells. The thermal management system comprises a solid state coating (740a) comprising a first metal and a second metal different from the first metal. The solid state coating is configured to pass a current through it to create a temperature differential across a first surface of the solid state coating and a second surface of the solid state coating to provide the at least one of heating or cooling to the cells.    USE - The battery system is used for vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery systems may be used in vehicle applications to provide at least a portion of the motive power for the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery system comprises electrochemical cells (724a) provided within a housing (723a); and a thermal management system configured to provide at least one of heating or cooling to the electrochemical cells. The thermal management system comprises a solid state coating (740a) comprising a first metal and a second metal different from the first metal. The solid state coating is configured to pass a current through it to create a temperature differential across a first surface of the solid state coating and a second surface of the solid state coating to provide the at least one of heating or cooling to the cells. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of providing thermal management to a battery system using the thermal management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.    Battery module (722a)    Housing (723a)    Cell (724a)    Coating (740a)    Fan (760a)
NOVELTY - The device has control switch that is connected with control valve and radiator control valve. An engine tail gas input tube assembly is connected to end of air inlet pipe and radiator control valve which is connected with end of radiator. The radiator is connected with radiator exhaust pipe assembly. The radiator inlet pipe is entered into heat preservation casing from temperature cover plate. The radiator exhaust pipe assembly is passed through the heat preservation casing.    USE - Cleaning vehicle insulating device.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental temperature can be set lower than zero centigrade to protect the high pressure water pump and soft pipe of the cleaning vehicle. The insulating device can be installed and controlled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cleaning vehicle insulating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The line has a conductive connecting portion that is provided at the end portion of the connecting wire portion. A conductive ring is arranged in the conductive connecting portion. A connection buckle is connected with the power wire portion. A metal ring is connected with the connection buckle.    USE - Bridge connecting line of battery used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The connection position of the bridge connecting line can be ensured, since the conductive connecting portion is provided at the end portion of the connecting wire portion. The mounting efficiency of the bridge connecting line can be improved. The lifetime of the bridge connecting line can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bridge connecting line.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a sensor that is mounted on a negative pole column of storage battery. The capacitor and accumulator are arranged in parallel. The capacitor and coil of the storage battery and relay are serially connected by the positive electrode column.    USE - Power supply for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge-discharge performance of the power supply can be improved. The service life of the vehicle power supply can be greatly prolonged. The stability of the power supply can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the power supply.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a relay conversion ON/OFF switch arranged in a main axis battery of an electric vehicle. An air collecting apparatus is arranged in a propeller.    USE - Self-charging apparatus for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively reduces charging cost of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a self-charging apparatus for an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (10) provided with a housing wall (200), which molds a portion (110) of an electrical contact element (100) e.g. low impedance contact pin and contact bolt. The housing wall comprises a recess (210) around the contact element. A sealing unit is arranged in the recess and designed as a sealing ring (300). The contact element is air-tightly soldered and/or welded with the sealing unit, which comprises an annular, integrally closed groove (310) at a side wall. An O-ring (400) is covered in the groove.    USE - Electrical device for use as a control device and an energy storage device i.e. battery, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact element is air-tightly soldered and/or welded with the sealing unit that is arranged in the housing wall recess, so that a stable electrical interconnection from a housing interior to an exterior of the housing can be enabled while achieving permanent sealing at extreme temperature fluctuations, thus permitting a connection of a cable and/or a cable shoe to the electrical interconnection of the device without being damaged. The electrical device ensures low power transfer resistance, high torque strength and better corrosion protection for components of the electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of an electrical device.    Housing (10)    Electrical contact element (100)    Portion of electrical contact element (110)    Housing wall (200)    Recess (210)    Sealing ring (300)    Annular, integrally closed groove (310)    O-ring (400)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material comprises short-length cup-stack type carbon nanotube of length 3 mu m or less obtained by laminating two or more of graphene sheet of cup type structure and graphene sheet of cup type structure in which the bottom is opened.    USE - Negative-electrode active material is used for negative electrodes (claimed) of lithium ion secondary batteries used in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode active material has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode consisting of a negative mix layer containing the active material which can occlude/release lithium ion, formed on both surfaces of collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cup-type nanocarbon.
NOVELTY - A separator is obtained by heat-processing a thin leaf material existing in a state in which a layer comprising a water-soluble polymer and particles not having a melting point at 300 degrees C or less, and a layer comprising a water-soluble polymer and aramid thin leaf material are contacted at 150 degrees C or more in dry state.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrochemical cells (claimed) e.g. nonaqueous secondary batteries, such as lithium secondary batteries used as power supply and for power storage in electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones and personal computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used for capacitors, fuel cells, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent shape stability even at high temperature, and electrolyte and ionic permeability even after heat-processing in dry state, and provides safe nonaqueous electrochemical cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (1) that produces electric power by using a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. A cell voltage sensor (14) measures a cell voltage when the fuel cell is stopped. The cell voltage is again measured by the cell voltage sensor after introducing air into an air supply flow path (8) by a compressor (7). The anode electric potential is estimated based on the cathode potential, when air is introduced into a cathode of the fuel cell. The residual hydrogen concentration of an anode is estimated from the presumed anode electric potential.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode electric potential can be estimated without measuring the anode electric potential directly by using an expensive anode electric potential measuring device, the structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified. The residual hydrogen concentration of the anode can be estimated easily based on the estimated anode electric potential. Since the lifetime of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is extended, the electric power generation performance can be maintained over a long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (7)    Air supply flow path (8)    Cell voltage sensor (14)    Control apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has temperature detection unit which detects temperature of electrical storage apparatus (16). A capacity detection unit detects remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus. When charge end time using external power supply is set based on user's requirement, the temperature within range of electrical storage apparatus is predetermined in charge end time. The ECU (26) charges electrical storage apparatus, so that remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus is turned into remaining capacity corresponding to full-charge state.    USE - Control apparatus of battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the electrical storage apparatus is appropriate after the completion of charge by external power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control apparatus for hybrid vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wheel (14)    Electrical storage apparatus (16)    Charger (22)    Timer (25)    ECU (26)
NOVELTY - The chamber (100) has a ceramic cap (110) into which fixed terminals (11), each provided with fixed contact points (10), are installed. An actuator (30) is provided with a movable contact (20) that contacts the fixed contact points. Arc discharge is generated when the movable contact separates from the fixed contact points. The cap has a bonding groove (111) into which the combining projection (121) of a plate (120) is inserted to fix the plate to the cap and remove the arc space between the movable contact and the fixed points. The cap and the plate are welded together along a junction (130).    USE - Arc chamber for relay of e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, e.g. golf cart, electric powered lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the ceramic cap and the plate can be joined together without using separate coupling structures, by simply soldering the cap to the plate along the designated junction area, thus improving the sealing performance between plate and the cap. Prevents positional deviation between the fixed contact points and the movable contact since the ceramic cap is in the correct position with respect to the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the relay in which the arc chamber is applied.    Fixed contact points (10)    Fixed terminals (11)    Movable contact (20)    Actuator (30)    Chamber (100)    Ceramic cap (110)    Bonding groove (111)    Plate (120)    Combining projection (121)    Junction (130)
NOVELTY - The switch has a contact pressure spring (165) that adds elasticity to the moving contact (140) of a moving element (160) near the fixed contact point (130) of a first frame (110). A constrictor (170) limits the operating distance of the moving element to the first frame to set up a distance in which the moving contact presses the fixed contact point. A return spring (180) adds elasticity to the moving element through the direction in which the moving contact separates from the fixed contact point. The element is provided in a coil assembly (150) installed in a second frame (120).    USE - Electromagnetic switch for e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, e.g. golf cart, electric powered lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed contact point and operation distance constrictor are both located in the first frame, thus enabling the variation in the height of the first frame with respect to the assembly tolerance. Enables regular maintenance of the voltage distance in which the moving contact contacts the fixed contact point, thus reducing factors affecting the voltage distance which in turn minimizes the performance deviation of the electromagnetic switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the electromagnetic switch.    First frame (110)    Coil assembly (120)    Fixed contact point (130)    Moving contact (140)    Coil assembly (150)    Moving element (160)    Contact pressure spring (165)    Constrictor (170)    Return spring (180)
NOVELTY - The skylight has a solar panel arranged on a lower surface of a battery radiating device. An upper surface of a heat insulating plate is arranged on the solar panel. A charging unit is electrically connected to a storage battery. An end of the charging unit is connected to the battery radiating device. A voltage stabilizing unit is electrically connected with a control unit. An output end of the voltage stabilizing unit is electrically connected with the storage battery. Another output end of the stabilizing unit is connected to an output connector of the battery radiating device.    USE - Automobile solar energy skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The skylight saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile solar energy skylight.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an electric core component provided with multiple groups of electric core units that are overlapped and fastened by a fastening device. Each group of electric core units is provided with an electric core and an electric core tray (3), where the electric core is a plate-shaped structure. A groove is formed in the electric core tray in an insulating plate (1) whose top layer is covered at an outer surface of the electric core. Electrodes are insulated from each other. Multiple components structure of the electric core unit is connected with each other in superposed manner.    USE - Power battery pack for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating plate has a bolt fixing hole embedded with four anti-rotation nuts that are connected with the electric core tray with positive and negative marks. The battery pack has multiple soft package battery cores that are fixedly connected with stable connection and better radiation so as to save space. The battery pack is convenient to combine, detach and maintain, and has small internal resistance and internal wire. The battery core is not folded, and has high electric core size tolerance range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery pack.    Insulating plate (1)    Electric core tray (3)
NOVELTY - The cell has a positive pole plate (1) arranged horizontally to a negative polar plate. Left and right side plates are provided with a lug (9). Electrode terminals having a same polarity pole lug are connected with a bus-bar. The bus-bar is provided with an over-bridge pole. The bus-bar is connected to a main bus-bar bridge middle pole through the over-bridge pole. The bus-bar is provided with a positive pole bus-bar and a cathode bus-bar. The positive pole bus-bar is provided with a positive pole bridge pole. The negative bus-bar is arranged with a negative bridge post.    USE - Storage cell for an electric moped.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the cell improves a charging process when polar surface current distribution is even and electrolyte distribution is uniform. The structure has ability to receive electric power of an electric power lead-acid battery, thus ensuring prolong service time. The structure ensures double lug structure composition bus column, avoids that pole plate height difference and ensures active material distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage cell for an electric moped.    Positive pole plate (1)    Lug (9)
NOVELTY - The device has an aluminum plate, which is fixed on a table with legs and leveling screws. A pair of rails, thermal insulator, a vacuum tube and a clamping plate are also provided.    USE - Device for spraying ink.    ADVANTAGE - The device has aluminum plate, which is fixed on table with legs and leveling screws, pair of rails, thermal insulator, vacuum tube and clamping plate, and thus the device is simple and improved.
NOVELTY - The zinc ball feeder comprises a reservoir (10) having outlet channel (10a) that stores zinc ball and is opened on accommodation space (202), a transfer screw (12) is arranged in reservoir having multiple screw thread (12a) that guides zinc ball in outflow to side, a motor (14) rotating the transfer screw, and an outlet channel having opening and closing part (16).    USE - Zinc ball feeder.    ADVANTAGE - The mass production of zinc ball supply to accommodation space is increased and manufacturing cost of product is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of zinc ball feeder.    Reservoir (10)    Outlet channel (10a)    Transfer screw (12)    Screw thread (12a)    Motor (14)    Having opening and closing part (16)    Accommodation space (202)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining the voltage change rate when the voltage of a secondary battery is changed to a predetermined voltage during a charging time of the secondary battery. The charge current for charging the secondary battery is detected to calculate the change rate of the charging electric quantity. The deterioration of the secondary battery is determined, based on the voltage change rate and current change rate.    USE - Life assessment method of secondary battery used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the secondary battery can be determined simply and more correctly, so that replacement or exchange of the secondary battery can be performed at appropriate stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for diagnosing deterioration of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging/discharging system in which the life assessment method of secondary battery is implemented. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage measuring unit (12)    Current measuring unit (13)    Control unit (14)    Discharging circuit (15)    Charging circuit (16)
NOVELTY - Extraction of heavy water comprises using electrolyzer (1), hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell (2), heat exchangers (3), and direct-current power supply (4). The power of electrolyzer is provided by hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell and direct-current power supply. The fuel of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell comprises hot hydrogen (5) and hot oxygen (6) prepared by electrolyzing raw water in electrolyzer, and pre-heating by heat exchanger. The heat source of heat exchanger is provided by steam discharged from hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.    USE - Extraction of heavy water.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently extracts heavy water at low energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen inlet pipe and oxygen inlet pipe of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell are connected in series with hydrogen outlet pipe and oxygen outlet pipe of electrolyzer by heat exchanger. The electrode of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is connected in series with electrode of direct-current power supply to add electro-dynamic potentials of two power supplies and then connected with corresponding electrode of electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a process for extracting heavy water (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyzer (1)    Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell (2)    Heat exchangers (3)    Direct-current power supply (4)    Hot hydrogen (5)    Hot oxygen (6)
NOVELTY - The corn harvester has power device that is arranged in corn harvester, and hydrogen fuel container (12) is connected with hydrogen fuel cell (14) through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (13). The hydrogen fuel cell is connected with motor (16) through conductor wire (15). The motor is connected with mechanical transmission device (18) through power output shaft (17). The mechanical transmission device is connected with each portions of corn harvesting device through each related mechanism portions.    USE - Device for harvesting corn using hydrogen fuel cell energy applied by power device.    ADVANTAGE - The current can be generated in high efficiency by applying hydrogen fuel directly in electrochemical reaction with oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for harvesting corn.    Hydrogen fuel container (12)    Hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (13)    Hydrogen fuel cell (14)    Conductor wire (15)    Motor (16)    Power output shaft (17)    Mechanical transmission device (18)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of carbon electrode involves filling a mixed solution of distilled water and acid in a cell electrode portion in which a unit cell or a stack is assembled, and then activating the electrode portion electrochemically.    USE - Manufacture of carbon electrode used for redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides carbon electrode having increased oxygen functional group and reduced resistance. The battery using the carbon electrode has improved capacity and efficiency.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an interior duct (24) fluidly coupled with an inlet (18) for cooling fluid such as outside air and with at least one energy storage device (15) such as a battery, a blower (26) to draw the fluid through the duct so that one part of fluid contacts at least a part of the energy storage device, at least one vent coupling (54) to direct the same part of fluid to the vented area such as an engine compartment (30), and at least one secondary duct (57) fluidly coupled with the coupling and duct to direct another part of the fluid into the coupling such that both parts mix.    USE - System, particularly for cooling energy storage system of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid diesel electric locomotive, hybrid diesel electric mining equipment such as off-highway vehicles, marine vessels, stationary units, and automobiles such as cars and passenger buses.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler cooling fluid is made to mix with the hotter cooling fluid which passed over or through each energy storage device, reducing temperature of the cooling fluid supplied to the vented area such as the engine compartment. The damper control device can be closed such that no cooling fluid is supplied to the blower even as it rotates, reducing work done by the blower and increasing efficiency of the cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method, particularly for cooling the energy storage system of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional plan view of a system for cooling the energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle.    System for cooling energy storage system (10)    Energy storage devices (15)    Inlet (18)    Interior duct (24)    Blower (26)    Engine compartment (30)    Vent couplings (54)    Secondary ducts (57)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (50) has a cell storage chamber for accommodating a battery cell (1), and an intake pathway supplying cooling air into the cell storage chamber. A discharge pathway discharges the cooling air, and a backflow prevention device (7) is provided in an inlet port of the intake pathway for preventing back flow of gas when internal pressure of the cell storage chamber is higher than pressure of the inlet port of the intake pathway. The backflow prevention device comprises a non-return valve (9) installed between the inlet port and the storage chamber.    USE - Secondary battery pack for use in an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The backflow prevention device is provided in the inlet port of the intake pathway for preventing back flow of gas when the internal pressure of the cell storage chamber is higher than the pressure of the inlet port of the intake pathway, thus preventing inflow of the gas discharged from a secondary battery to a vehicle interior while providing the secondary battery pack with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery pack in a non-return valve open state.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (1)    Top plate (4)    Backflow prevention device (7)    Non-return valve (9)    Secondary battery pack (50)
NOVELTY - The laminated type battery has a laminate film (4) having a seal part (42) containing resin (415), and a resin reservoir part (416) disposed in contact with the edge part of the resin at the side of an electric power generation element (20). The electric power generation element has a protrusion (4161) that protrudes inward of the electric power generation element, and hollow parts (4162,4163) provided continuously with the protrusion and depressed opposite the protrusion direction of the protrusion.    USE - Laminated type battery for driving wheels of two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure applied to resin reservoir part is dispersed by protrusion and hollow parts, thus preventing rupture from resin reservoir part. Second seal part functions as cleavage vent by force weaker than welding strength of first seal part, thus improving sealing performance of laminated type battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a laminated type battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of a laminate film.    Laminate film (4)    Electric power generation element (20)    Seal part (42)    Resin (415)    Resin reservoir part (416)    Protrusion (4161)    Hollow parts (4162,4163)
NOVELTY - Lithium from electric automobile lithium power battery is recycled by adding raffinate to the lixivium, extracting and separating, extracting the residual liquid, adjusting pH of the raffinate to 3-8 by alkali liquor, and precipitating the impurities in the residual liquid; and adding water soluble fluorine salt, precipitating the calcium and magnesium in the raffinate, and filtering to obtain the lithium salt solution.    USE - Method for recycling lithium from electric automobile lithium power battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains product which is high pure lithium carbonate with the purity of not less than 97.5%, no high temperature processing in recycling process, and energy consumption is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Recycle of lithium from electric automobile lithium power battery comprises    (A) crushing the lithium power battery, obtaining powder material, adding strong base solution to the powder, dissolving aluminum and aluminum oxide, filtering to obtain mud, and leaching the filter mud by the mixed solution of sulfuric acid solution and hydrogen peroxide solution to obtain lixivium;    (B) adding raffinate to the lixivium, extracting and separating, extracting the residual liquid, adjusting pH of the raffinate to 3-8 by alkali liquor, and precipitating the impurities in the residual liquid; and    (C) adding water soluble fluorine salt, precipitating the calcium and magnesium in the raffinate, and filtering to obtain the lithium salt solution.
NOVELTY - A sending mechanism (35) separately sends out spherical/cylindrical shaped metal particles (31) into water (32). The sending mechanism includes an elastic delivery pipe (41) for sending out the particles, and the pipe dimension is set such that the particles closely contact the pipe interior. A feeder (42) supplies the particles one by one to the delivery pipe. The feeder has a feed mechanism with rollers rotating in opposite directions on either side of particles for feeding the particles.    USE - Hydrogen producing apparatus used in fuel cell system of vehicles such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of metal particles injected in water can be accurately controlled by sending out the metal particles separately into water irrespective of influence of external factors such as vibration. Hydrogen can be generated stably. The particles can be replenished safely without any leakage of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of fuel cell system employing hydrogen producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell apparatus (2)    Metal particles (31)    Water (32)    Sending mechanism (35)    Delivery pipe (41)    Feeder (42)
NOVELTY - The box has main portion and cap. The main portion is provided with empty chamber, extended section, and concave section. Fixed opening and mosaic base are provided at bottom surface of main portion. Curve flange of upper portion of cap is fitted into folding wall. Right and left folding edge portions of longitudinal portion of cap are respectively fitted to left and right sides of main portions to maintain opening of petrol tank in closed state.    USE - Battery box for motorcycles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the right and left folding edge portions of longitudinal portion of cap are respectively fitted to left and right sides of main portions to maintain opening of gasoline tank in closed state, the flow of petrol to battery can be prevented, due to which safety of motorcycle can be enhanced.
NOVELTY - The battery has a swing arm whose end is mounted to pivot shaft while other end is mounted with electric engine to drive rear wheel. A chamber is formed in vicinity of the swing arm and provided with an opening for installing the battery. The battery is installed inside the swing arm by fixing the battery in the chamber with respect to cladding material.    USE - Battery for electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be inserted and fixedly installed in the chamber of the swing arm from side of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a switching control portion (200) performing switching control of two switching elements (124, 134) by a skew-storing pulse signal in a preset timing relation. A skew storage portion (204) stores a timing skew between switching controls of the switching elements. A timing adjustment portion (206) corrects the skew, and adjusts a timing relation between two pulse signals generated by a pulse signal generation portion, so that the skew occurs within a permissible range when the switching controls are performed by each pulse signal.    USE - Voltage boost converter circuit apparatus i.e. step-up/down voltage converter circuit apparatus, for use in an electric power supply system for boosting direct-current voltage of a fuel cell to a predetermined voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The switching element performs a switching operation to remove charge accumulated in a snubber capacitor element. The timing adjustment portion adjusts the timing relation between the pulse signals, so that the skew occurs within the permissible range when the switching controls are performed by the pulse signal, thus performing skew adjustment in a simple manner without the need for an expensive provision or additional selection of component parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a voltage boost converter circuit apparatus including a voltage boost converter circuit and a control portion.    Voltage boost converter circuit apparatus (10)    Switching elements (124, 134)    Switching control portion (200)    Skew storage portion (204)    Timing adjustment portion (206)
NOVELTY - Lithium electrochemical accumulator comprises at least a first electrochemical cell and at least a second electrochemical cell separated from each other by a current collector substrate, where the substrate supports on a first face one electrode of the first electrochemical cell and on a second face opposite to the first face an electrode of opposite sign of the second electrochemical cell, each cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an electrolyte, where the anode comprises a lithiated compound and cathode comprises elemental sulfur.    USE - The accumulator is useful: for portable applications; in embedded systems, autonomous systems, computer, video, telephonic device, transports such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or in the field of medical, space and microelectronics.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is compact, reliable and inexpensive and has bipolar architecture.
NOVELTY - Lithium electrochemical accumulator comprises at least a first electrochemical cell and at least a second electrochemical cell separated from each other by a current collector substrate, where the substrate supports on a first face one electrode of the first electrochemical cell and on a second face opposite to the first face an electrode of opposite sign of the second electrochemical cell, each cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an electrolyte, where the electrolyte comprises a lithium polysulfide additive.    USE - The accumulator is useful: for portable applications; in embedded systems, autonomous systems, computer, video, telephonic device, transports such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or in the field of medical, space and microelectronics.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator: is compact; has bipolar architecture; and maintains an energy density comparable to that of accumulator using graphite.
NOVELTY - The lithium electrochemical accumulator comprises a first electrochemical cell (1) and a second electrochemical cell (13) separated from one another by a current collecting substrate. A first face of the substrate supports an electrode of the first electrochemical cell and a second face, opposite to the first face, supports an electrode, of opposite sign, of the second electrochemical cell. Each cell comprises a positive electrode (3, 19) and a negative electrode (7, 15) separated by a liquid electrolyte comprising lithium salt.    USE - The lithium electrochemical accumulator is useful in computer, video, telephone, transport vehicles including electric or hybrid vehicles, and in the field of medical, space and microelectronics.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium electrochemical accumulator exhibits high performance and high density, and provides high protection to its elements against overcharging thus avoiding the deterioration of its elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic sectional view of an accumulator.    First electrochemical cell (1)    Second electrochemical cell (13)    Positive electrode (3, 19)    Negative electrode (7, 15)    Electrolyte. (11, 21)
NOVELTY - The recharging station has photovoltaic modules (5) and electric wind generators (1) which are operated to capture the solar radiation and wind. The solar radiation and wind are converted into constant electric energy and stored in batteries. The vehicles having permanent batteries provided with energy meter (6) and electric outlet (7) is obtained for perpendicular parking area. The vehicle having removable batteries is obtained for another parking area. A pit (4) is provided to facilitate battery replacement.    USE - Recharging station for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pit is provided in vehicle so that discharged batteries can be replaced with charge batteries effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of recharging station for electric vehicle.    Electric wind generators (1)    Pit (4)    Photovoltaic modules (5)    Energy meter (6)    Electric outlet (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a natural wind region (1) selected from a place with stable wind powder without barrier. A vertical shaft constant speed wind turbine (2) directly drives an air pressure machine (5). A mechanical single wind turbine gas station (3) is formed by the air pressure machine and a gas filling device (4). The gas filling device is movably connected with a pneumatic apparatus (6) as a pneumatic bicycle. The pneumatic bicycle comprises a pneumatic tricycle, a pneumatic four-wheeled vehicle and a fixed gas consuming device.    USE - Wind power circulation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can utilize a unlimited energy source while use of infinite natural wind as an energy source and air as a power medium, so the system ensures better sanitary condition, pollution free environment and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power circulation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Natural wind region (1)    Vertical shaft constant speed wind turbine (2)    Mechanical single wind turbine gas station (3)    Gas filling device (4)    Air pressure machine (5)    Pneumatic apparatus (6)
NOVELTY - The feeder has a reservoir (10) with storage unit (10a) in which zinc ball is stored. A movable element (12) moves zinc ball along the longitudinal direction of accommodation space in reservoir. An opening and closing element (14) has accommodating groove which is rotatably arranged in piercing slit portion (12a). A rotating unit (16) rotates opening and closing element and movable element.    USE - Zinc ball feeder.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc ball of the predetermined amount kept in the accommodating groove can be quantitatively and uniformly supplied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the zinc ball feeder.    Reservoir (10)    Storage unit (10a)    Movable element (12)    Piercing slit portion (12a)    Opening and closing element (14)    Rotating unit (16)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a reactive cell unit which collects electricity of electron generated by reaction between oxygen and zinc ball (20). The reactive cell unit is arranged inside housing (30). An injection nozzle (40) is installed in housing and isolates zinc oxide absorbed to zinc ball which ejects rinse solution at accommodation space (12). A piston pressurizes the rinse solution stored in the cylinder (42) and emits through the injection nozzle.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell assembly for electric vehicle e.g. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The de-intercalation efficiency of the zinc oxide absorbed to the zinc ball can be improved. The reaction efficiency between oxygen and the zinc ball can be maximized, so that the electrogenesis efficiency of the zinc air fuel cell assembly can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the zinc-air fuel cell assembly.    Accommodation space (12)    Zinc ball (20)    Housing (30)    Injection nozzle (40)    Cylinder (42)
NOVELTY - The assembly has main reactive cell units (20) in which the respective zinc ball is stored. An electrolyte is arranged inside housing (10) and generates electricity by reaction between oxygen and zinc ball.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell assembly for electric vehicle such as electric bus and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-air fuel cell assemble has simple structure, optimal design, occupies less space and can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the zinc-air fuel cell assembly.    Housing (10)    Main reactive cell units (20)    Cathode bag (22)    Current collector (24)    Ventilation fan (44)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has controller (20) that instructs fuel cell (10) to perform reference operation, acquire required amount of cathode gas supplied to fuel cell, detect characteristic value, and acquire supply amount reference value. The difference between supply amount reference value and amount of supplied gas measured by gas delivery amount sensor is obtained. The amount of supplied cathode gas is adjusted by controller such that error is compensated for supplying cathode gas to fuel cell, on basis of value measured by gas delivery amount measurement sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in vehicle, used for supplying reactant gases to fuel cell for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The correlation between amounts of supplied cathode gas during the performance of reference operation can be easily controlled, and the characteristic value can be easily acquired. Thus, the amount of supplied cathode gas can be more accurately acquired on basis of detected characteristic value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Controller (20)    Cathode gas supply portion (30)    Cathode gas discharge portion (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several electricity storage devices that connects electric load in series. Controller controls several relays (R1,R3,R4,R5), and outputs a signal to several relays for causing one of relays to be in non-conductive state as determination-object relay and causing relays other than determination-object relay to be in conductive state. The controller executes determination process to determine whether or not determination-object relay is fused based on voltage outputted from several electricity storage devices to electric load when outputting a signal.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current flows through the conduction pathway between the power control unit and the batteries can be restricted to low level even where the determination-object relay is fused.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for electric power supply apparatus for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of vehicle.    Power control unit (120)    MOtor generator (130)    Electronic control unit (300)    Batteries (B1,B2)    Relays (R1,R3,R4,R5)
NOVELTY - Apparatus for recovery of tritium from contaminated gaseous mixtures, comprises container of cylindrical shape made of steel or some other metal or glass, referred to as module (1), which contain at least one permeator tube (T) made of metal/metal alloy selectively permeable to hydrogen and its isotopes, where the tube is set in cantilever fashion with its closed end free; there is further provided unit for applying axial tensile force on the free end of the tube and unit for electrical connection of the end of the tube itself to end flange (FF) of module adjacent to it.    USE - As apparatus useful for recovery of tritium from contaminated gaseous mixtures by isotope-exchange processes (claimed). Also used in the treatment of plasma exhausts of magnetic-confinement experimental machines or in all the processes for separation in gaseous phase of hydrogen isotopes, for e.g. purification (detritiation) of gaseous currents, isotope separation or enrichment processes and use in fuel cells of a polymeric type, at specific sectors of the chemical industry (fine chemistry, pharmaceutical sector), in addition to devices that produce ultrapure hydrogen for laboratory use.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has good mechanical resistance at working temperatures and high electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional view of a membrane reactor.    Module (1)    End flange (FF)    Spring (M)    Permeator tube (T)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has electrode component formed by placing positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet on a separator sheet. The separator sheet has porous layer containing an inorganic filler and binder. The surface of the porous layer is unevenly formed. The maximum difference in height of the recesses and protrusions of an uneven surface is 0.2-1.7 mu m.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicle (claimed), personal computer and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent durability and charging-discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a contact element (12) that compresses the compressed surface. The contact element has contact units which are in contact with compressed surface. The contact units extend from the connection units (31) towards the compressed surface. The contact elements strongly compress the compressed surface at offset regions which correspond to points removed from centre of coiled electrode. The contact elements weakly compress the compressed surface at central region of offset regions.    USE - Secondary battery assembly e.g. lithium ion secondary battery assembly, mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in non-aqueous-electrolyte type battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure can be maintained uniformly. The deterioration of performance of secondary battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery assembly.    Contact element (12)    Connection unit (31)    Comb-tooth portion (32)    Offset portion (32a)    Center portion (32b)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has electric charging control system that controls charging of battery (12) by supplying electric power, when electric power output from solar cell (3) is more than predetermined value. The electric charging control system does not charge, when the electric power output from solar cell is smaller than predetermined value. The electric power detection unit (4) detects electric power output from solar cell. The electric charging control system (7) measures electric power output from solar cell.    USE - Charging device of solar cell mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device can perform charging of battery efficiently while preventing battery depletion. The consumption of electric power in electric power detection unit can be suppressed. The electric power output from the solar cell can be charged efficiently at battery. The output voltage of solar cell can suppress the risk of electric shock at the time of earth-leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the structure of charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (2)    Solar cell (3)    Electric power detection unit (4)    Electric charging control system (7)    Battery (12)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a main valve element (10) that is installed in housing (3). A pilot passage (18) is formed in main valve element. A pilot valve element (11) is inserted into main valve element so as to open and close pilot passage. The pilot valve element and main valve element interlock with movement of plunger (12) which is movable in opening direction. The plunger stops movement of main valve element with respect to plunger before connecting pin (28) comes into contact with pilot valve element when main valve element is pushed in opening direction.    USE - Electromagnetic SHUT-OFF valve mounted in high pressure tank.    ADVANTAGE - When a main valve element is pushed and a valve orifice is opened, no shear force acts on a connecting pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electromagnetic SHUT-OFF valve.    Electromagnetic SHUT-OFF valve (1)    Housing (3)    Main valve element (10)    Pilot valve element (11)    Plunger (12)    Pilot passage (18)    Connecting pin (28)
NOVELTY - The inverter (100) has a comparator (140) for comparing voltages output from voltage-converting portions (110, 120). A switch (130) is supplied with the voltage from the voltage-converting portions. The switch blocks a non-inverting input and inverting input terminals, and delivers the voltage to a microcomputer (MICOM) power part (30). The non-inverting input terminal authorizes the voltage with MICOM power. The voltage-converting portions comprise regulators (121, 122) connected with a parallel power source (20).    USE - Inverter for a motor compressor that is utilized in an air conditioner of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), heavy electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The inverter prevents secondary damage of a vehicle in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an inverter driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an inverter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Parallel power source (20)    MICOM power part (30)    Inverter (100)    Voltage-converting portions (110, 120)    Regulators (121, 122)    Switch (130)    Comparator (140)
NOVELTY - The system has a control module connected with a solar battery board, a temperature sensor and a ventilation device. The ventilation device comprises an air blower, and air duct, where the blower is installed on an upper side. A converting board is mounted on an air channel. The solar battery board is installed on a windshield solar skylight glass or other outside structure. A fan is equipped with multiple different gears corresponding to different input power.    USE - Automatic air system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a solar battery board producing power in a sunny day, so that the air system does not affect an automobile storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic air system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an air storage tank (10) placed in a box body (8) through a heat insulating layer (6). One end of a gas storage tank is connected with an air inlet pipe in an air intake device (3). Another end of the gas storage tank is connected with an exhaust pipe (1) of an exhaust device in bottom of a draining device (11). The gas storage tank is arranged in a refrigerant (4) and an evaporator device. A gasket is located in a car storage fast cooler that is powered by a solar power supply and control system.    USE - Car-fast cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can uniformly maintain temperature in the car without changing structure of the car and can easily and quickly cool the solar power supply and control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a car-fast cooling device.    Exhaust pipe (1)    Air intake device (3)    Refrigerant (4)    Heat insulating layer (6)    Box body (8)    Air storage tank (10)    Draining device (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has solar battery plate (1) that is located on the decorative portion of the top cover. The solar battery plate is connected with the diode (3) through the lead. The diode is connected with inverter (4). The inverter is connected to the charging battery jar through the input lead. The rechargeable battery (5) is connected with the automobile transmission system through output lead (6).    USE - Solar electric sightseeing vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of solar sightseeing vehicle can be saved with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the solar electric sightseeing vehicle.    Solar battery plate (1)    Diode (3)    Inverter (4)    Rechargeable battery (5)    Output lead (6)
NOVELTY - The clamp has clamp frame (2) that is provided with a cylinder (18) which is connected with sliding bracket (4). The sliding bracket comprises a chuck (14), and unlocking cylinder (16) whose front end is provided with an electromagnetic unlocking suction cup (17).    USE - Replaceable switching clamp of battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The adaptability and compatibility of the clamp are improved. The labor intensity of changing battery box is reduced. The battery box replacing efficiency, and reliability of the battery box are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the replaceable switching clamp.    Clamp frame (2)    Sliding bracket (4)    Chuck (14)    Unlocking cylinder (16)    Electromagnetic unlocking suction cup (17)
NOVELTY - The device has an air temperature control motor connected with an electronic control device. The electronic control device comprises an engine shell, an engine load sensor, an intake air temperature sensor, an outdoor temperature sensor air inlet pipe and an automobile driving room. The engine shell is arranged on an engine temperature sensor. The engine load sensor is arranged at a throttle valve. A control circuit is connected with a fault alarm, the intake air temperature sensor, the engine temperature sensor, a load sensor and an outdoor temperature sensor that is connected with a CPU.    USE - Fault warning electronic control device for an automobile engine intake system.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls air inlet temperature of an engine, and has high sensitivity and quick reaction speed. The device reduces oil consumption in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The throttle valve is a three-way adjusting valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fault warning electronic control device.
NOVELTY - The module has a power substrate formed from a chief fuse box of automobile power supply substrate dipped headlight. A steering lamp power supply base is provided with an input port and an output port. The input port is connected with a vehicle storage battery. The output port of the power supply substrate is positioned with a position lamp. A turn light power substrate is connected with the dipped headlight, far lamp, position lamp and the turn light.    USE - Integrated type LED vehicle headlight driving power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated type LED vehicle headlight driving power module.
NOVELTY - The frame plate has a flow frame composite electrode plate provided between a flow frame and a composite electrode plate of a sealing ring that is provided with the flow frame. The frame is utilized for supporting the composite electrode plate base on the flow frame.    USE - Integrated frame plate for use in a redox energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces integrated electrode contact resistance and does not need an inner ring of the frame so as to improve electric pile sealing reliability and simplifies a pile assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an integrated frame plate.
NOVELTY - The system has a manifold that is distributed in tap holes. A control pipeline is provided on the inlet manifold. A temperature control pipeline is connected with the battery tube through pipe joint. The pipe joint is fixed to the battery box.    USE - System for controlling temperature of battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency and operability of the system for controlling temperature of battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the system for controlling temperature of battery pack.
NOVELTY - The system has a heating system linked with a heat exchanger arranged with a dynamic battery pack of an electric vehicle, where a heat exchange medium of a heat generator heats the dynamic battery pack of the electric vehicle. A cooling subsystem is connected with the heat exchanger arranged with the dynamic battery pack of the electric vehicle to cool the dynamic battery pack of the vehicle. The heating system is provided with the heat medium and installed in a closed circulating pipeline for generating heat to the medium.    USE - Vehicle power battery pack temperature control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system realizes constant temperature control of a power battery set and automatic constant temperature controlling of the dynamic battery pack of the electric vehicle so as to effectively protect the dynamic battery pack of the electric vehicle and avoid influence of abnormal temperature environment. The system ensures stability of charge-discharge performance, has prolonged service life, saves energy, is environment-friendly, and improves endurance mileage of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle power battery pack temperature control system.
NOVELTY - The module has a temperature sensor fixed on a shell. The shell is provided with a direct current (DC)-DC converter circuit and a vehicle-mounted charger circuit board. A vehicle-mounted charger of a DC-to-DC converter is electrically connected with a circuit board by wires that are connected with the temperature sensor. The shell is provided with an upper shell and a bottom shell. The sensor is fixed on the upper shell that is connected with a base. An outer side of the upper shell is installed with a radiating sheet. The upper shell is installed with a radiating fan.    USE - High integration level electric automobile integrated cooling power supply module.    ADVANTAGE - The DC-DC converter is connected with the vehicle-mounted charger and a heat radiating system that are integrated with each other, thus reducing total volume. The module is easy to arrange, improves electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance, safety and stability of the system, and reduces cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a high integration level electric automobile integrated cooling power supply module.
NOVELTY - The cleaner has metal adjusting devices provided on a windmill axis and powered by an electric motor. A bag is located on a flange of a main air chamber. The bag is attached to a flange clamp that is made of biodegradable material breathable structure. The chamber is connected to an inlet centrifugal compressor. Air in the chamber is expelled through an outlet channel of the centrifugal compressor. A positive displacement compressor is driven by an internal combustion engine. The bag is removed from the flange after releasing the clamp from the chamber at a back part of a vehicle.    USE - Self-propelled smooth vacuum cleaner for a vehicle in a windmill.
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage device has cells (11,12) that are arranged in series and electrically connected by a single-piece contact element whose bottom portions (311,321) are contacted with negative and positive poles of respective cells. The length variation or linear extension of the cells is balanced by the resiliently deformable regions (312,322) of the contact element.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for onboard network of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact elements can be manufactured and assembled easily, and current flow in the cells can be stabilized without power loss. Voltage differences between the cells can be detected conveniently by providing voltage tap at the contact element. Length variations due to fluctuations in environmental temperature can be compensated by the resiliently deformable regions of the contact element. Hence, service life of the energy store can be prolonged without material fatigue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrical energy storage device.    Cells (11,12)    Connectors (21,22)    Contact portions (31,32)    Bottom portions (311,321)    Resilient regions (312,322)
NOVELTY - The component has a housing for accommodating a pipe shaped and/or cylindrical main portion (100) and several side portions (200) in which circulating grooves (210,220) are formed. A seam and an O-ring (300) corresponding to the grooves are formed in the main portion so as to engage with the groove and form an airtight and stable engagement between the main portion and the side portions.    USE - Electrical or electronic component for energy-storage system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the seam and a O-ring corresponding to the groove are formed in the main portion so as to engage with the groove and form an airtight and stable engagement between the main portion and the side portions, the airtight electrical or electronic component can be manufactured with straightforward and few non-cutting process. Manufacturing tolerances with the housing portions are balanced by the appropriate layer and recesses of the seams.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembly of electrical or electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the assembly process of the electrical or electronic component.    Cylindrical main portion (100)    Side portion (200)    Circulating grooves (210,220)    O-ring (300)    Seam roller (530)
NOVELTY - The system has a latch unit engaged into another latch unit for insertion of an electrical plug (400) into a recess (600) such that a detent connection is formed between the plug and an insulation unit (200). The recess, the plug and the latch units are aligned such that the plug slides along the latter latch unit in a longitudinal direction (700) of energy storage cells (110, 120) during expansion of the cells in the longitudinal direction to balance expansion of the cells. A current conductor (300) comprises a contact pin (320) for measuring voltage potential between the cells.    USE - Electrical system i.e. energy-storage system (claimed), for use as a power supplying unit of an onboard power supply and an electrical drive of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current conductor comprises the contact pin for measuring the voltage potential between the energy storage cells, thus enabling simple and safe design of a medium voltage tap for measuring the voltage potential at an electronic unit of the system and/or between the energy storage cells of the system, and hence manufacturing the system in a cost-effective manner with reduced effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an energy-storage system.    Energy storage cells (110, 120)    Insulation unit (200)    Current conductor (300)    Contact pin (320)    Electrical plug (400)    Recess (600)    Longitudinal direction (700)
NOVELTY - The battery tray has a shield frame (2) having a surround side wall (8) which is formed along the inner surface shape of the outer frames (1,3). A bottom wall (9) is formed along the corrugation formed by the baseplate and the partition frame. The bottom wall covers the baseplate and partition frame top. A predetermined number of hub section is integrally molded into a section that covers the partition frame of the bottom wall. The bolt head section or nut for battery fixation is inserted and fixed while protruding upward with respect to the hub section.    USE - Battery tray for performing accommodation and fixation of battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves waterproof capability of the shield frame while not increasing complexity of battery attachment since the bolt head section or nut for battery fixation is inserted and fixed while protruding upward with respect to the hub section. Reduces labor time for battery attachment since the bolt head section or nut for battery fixation is inserted and fixed while protruding upward with respect to the hub section. Reduces cost by decreasing labor time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery tray.    Outer frames (1,3)    Shield frame (2)    Surround side wall (8)    Bottom wall (9)    Baseplate section (12)
NOVELTY - The starting power supply has a starting power supply internal battery that is matched with automobile storage battery through current output circuit. The front end of starting power supply internal battery is connected with built-in battery of automobile. The starting power in battery is controlled, to stop the low current charging control circuit of automobile storage battery. A large current output circuit path is connected with starting power supply battery.    USE - Starting power supply for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency starting of the vehicle can be realized in low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the starting power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The recovery system has a low-temperature circuit (14) having a primary heat exchanger (24) for heating a secondary working fluid with heat from a primary working fluid. A secondary heat exchanger (32, 34) heats the secondary working fluid with heat from a secondary waste heat source. A control valve (30) selectively controls a flow of the secondary working fluid to each of the heat exchangers based on a predetermined set of parameters. An expander (36) receives the secondary working fluid from the heat exchangers, where the expander expands the secondary working fluid to produce power.    USE - Dual rankine cycle waste heat recovery system for converting waste heat from internal combustion engine of vehicle into mechanical or electrical energy for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Recovered mechanical energy can be provided to the vehicle drive train through a known transmission to improve vehicle efficiency, while electrical energy generated by the system can power various vehicle systems or be stored for later use. A controller controls the valve to direct the secondary working fluid to the one or more heat exchangers that can most efficiently heat the working fluid. The system components can be located at any suitable location on the vehicle, thus the location of each particular component can preferably be chosen to optimize the performance of the heat recovery system, while at the same time minimizing any negative impact on the performance of the other vehicle systems that are associated with the heat recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a dual cycle heat recovery system.    Low-temperature circuit (14)    Primary heat exchanger (24)    Control valve (30)    Secondary heat exchanger (32)    Expander (36)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an assembly board (2) made of polystyrene and covering terminal portions of adjacent battery cells. Sot-shaped passages (5) are formed at the board such that connector lugs of the battery cells are passed through the passages. The adjacent battery cells are electrically and mechanically connected on an upper side (3) of the board through the connector lugs that are passed through the passage. The board comprises a recess (6) on the upper side to receive a clamping plate that is made of aluminum.    USE - Assembly device for electrically connecting battery cells of a battery or a battery module of a mobile terminal that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows realizing mechanically stable electrical connections with reduced mechanical load. The device allows easy replacement of the individual battery cells and varying the number of individual battery cells and electrical wirings of the battery cells between series and parallel circuits, in a problem-free manner. The passages allow positioning of the battery cells and the connector lugs in a precise manner. The connector lugs are interconnected on a side of the assembly board, so that mechanical stress or strain is relieved when the battery cells are moved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top and schematic sectional views of an assembly device.    Assembly device for electrical connecting battery cells (1)    Assembly board (2)    Upper side of assembly board (3)    Slot-shaped passages (5)    Recess of assembly board (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle (1) has seating sheet (12) having an inlet port (47) for fuel cell (2) that connects the clearance gap (45) and downward space. The fuel cell is set in the downward space of the seating sheet.    USE - Fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes electric power generation of fuel cell with airflow reliably regulated which is needed in air-intake system of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of vehicle.    Fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Seating sheet (12)    Clearance gap (45)    Inlet port (47)
NOVELTY - The device has a water separator (8) arranged in an exhaust gas flow from an anode area (3), and a moisturization device (11) supplying portion of water to the anode area and/or to gas flowing to the area. The separator and the moisturization device are connected over a pipe element (10). A return flow protection device (12) is arranged between the anode area and the separator. A pressurizing unit applies pressure to the separator to increase pressure in the area of the separator above the pressure in the area of the moisturization device, where pressure application takes place by using gas.    USE - Device for moisturization of an anode area of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane-fuel cell and/or gas flowing to the anode area in a fuel cell system for automobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurizing unit applies the pressure to the separator for increasing the pressure in the area of the separator above the pressure in the area of the moisturization device, where the pressure application takes place by using the gas, thus avoiding the need for additional effort for conveying gas during operation of the fuel cell system, and hence enabling the moisturization device to have simple, compact and energy-saving structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for moisturization of an anode area of a fuel cell.    Anode area (3)    Water separator (8)    Pipe element (10)    Moisturization device (11)    Return flow protection device (12)
NOVELTY - A high pressure tank (1) has tank assembly (30) having outer peripheral surface in contact with internal peripheral surface of storage case (5) to deter parallel arrangement state from collapsing. The storage case accommodates the segmentation tank (3) made to store the hydrogen gas in high pressure state. The segmentation tank is composed of fragmentation rate tank whose assembly surfaces are made of polymer materials.    USE - High pressure tank used to store hydrogen gas consumed by fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a tank made structurally strong and can accommodate high pressure hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of tank.    High pressure tank (1)    Segmentation tank (3)    Storage case (5)    Tank assembly (30)    Reinforcement (35)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has power-optimized cell units (2c) formed such that power produced by the power-optimized cell units is larger than power produced by energy-optimized cell units (1a-1c). The energy-optimized cell units are formed such that energy amount stored per volume and/or per mass of the energy-optimized cell units is larger than energy amount stored per volume and/or per mass of the power-optimized cell units. The energy-optimized cell units and the power-optimized cell units are arranged in a common cell housing.    USE - Battery cell e.g. power-optimized battery cell, energy-optimized battery cell and consumer battery cell (all claimed), for use in a lithium ion battery that is utilized as a starter battery for a motor car i.e. electric car. Can also be used for a lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel metal hydride battery, nickel zinc battery and silver zinc battery for supplying electric power to a power consumer e.g. ignition system and headlight, lifting platform, patient wheelchair, camper and cleaning machine.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-optimized cell units and the power-optimized cell units are arranged in the common cell housing, thus enabling the battery cell to provide increased current intensity in short time period, and hence increasing capacity of the battery cell while manufacturing the battery cell in a simple, compact and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery cell.    Energy-optimized cell units (1a-1c)    Power-optimized cell units (2c)    Cathodes (3a-3c)    Anodes (4a-4c)    Separators (5a-5c)
NOVELTY - The connector (120A) has a lower connecting layer (121) that is arranged for connection with a battery cell (110) or a protection circuit module (130). An upper connecting layer (122) is arranged for connection to wires (141A,141B). The upper connecting layer is arranged on the lower connecting layer during use. The lower and upper connecting layers are connected to one another through a connecting region. The upper connecting layer is folded onto the lower connecting layer about the connecting region.    USE - Connector for battery pack (claimed) for use as power supply in notebook computer, electrically powered tool, electric bicycle and electrically powered scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The connector can allow the wire to be firmly coupled to the battery cell or the protective circuit module, quickly and safely. The wire coupled to the pair of coupling protrusions prevents the wire from being easily separated from the connecting tab. Hence the coupling structure between the connecting tab and the wire can allow the connecting tab and the wire to be firmly coupled to each other. Thus the time required for coupling the connecting tab and the wire to each other is shortened. Since there is no dangerous factor for the entire coupling time, the improved working safety can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) method of manufacturing battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (110)    Connector (120A)    Lower connecting layer (121)    Upper connecting layer (122)    Protection circuit module (130)    Wires (141A,141B)
NOVELTY - The device has a connection unit (1) that is in partially electric conduction with a connection space. A cover (4) is fixed on the connection unit. The cover is formed with maintaining slots (41) for receiving a fixing unit. The fixing unit fixes the connection unit on unitary cells. The connection unit is formed with a passage hole traversed by the fixing unit. The connection unit includes a plate made of electric conductive material. The cover includes an interlocking unit for fixing the cover on the connection unit.    USE - Device for connecting unitary cells of an electric battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device connects the unitary cells of the electric battery without any deterioration risks of the poles of the cells in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connecting device.    Connection unit (1)    Cover (4)    Cover bottom (40)    Maintaining slots (41)    Axial opening (43)
NOVELTY - The gasket (28) has a sealing material i.e. elastomer, sealing medium streams in a fuel cell (10), where a reaction medium conductive structure is integrated into the gasket. A reaction medium is conducted to a bipolar plate (20) and/or away from the bipolar plate through the conductive structure. The conductive structure is partially formed by recesses in the sealing material, and comprises multiple channels (31) that are fluidically separated from each other, where the gasket is formed in an elastically deformable manner and designed as a separate, prefabricated component.    USE - Gasket for a bipolar plate in a component of a fuel cell (all claimed) that is utilized as an electrochemical energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction medium conductive structure is integrated into the gasket, where the reaction medium is conducted to the bipolar plate and/or away from the bipolar plate through the conductive structure, so that the bipolar plate can be simply produced without holes, thus manufacturing the fuel cell in a simple and inexpensive manner. The gasket is designed such that stability of the reaction medium conductive structure can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a component comprising a reaction medium distribution structure    (2) a method for manufacturing a component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Bipolar plate (20)    Reaction medium distribution structure (22)    Gasket (28)    Channels (31)
NOVELTY - The housing or support has a super ordinate pre-defined grid for mounting modularly constructed batteries or capacitors, where the batteries or capacitors are flexibly adapted to mounting plates, partition walls adaptors or tensioners with different sizes and construction types. The batteries or capacitors comprise internal switch/plug contacts for changing voltage and/or power within the housing or support. Cooling equipments maintain the batteries and/or the capacitors at moderate temperature, and apertures/gears are provided in the batteries and/or the capacitors for optical inspection.    USE - Modularly constructed housing or support for batteries e.g. lead acid batteries, nickel metal hydride cells and lithium ion cells, and capacitors (all claimed) i.e. double layer capacitors, of an electric car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries and/or the capacitors are flexibly adapted to the mounting plates, the partition walls adaptors or the tensioners with the different sizes and construction types, so that the batteries or the capacitors are easily and electrically fixed in the housing or support with different sizes and construction types, thus handling the vehicle in a simple manner while lowering maintenance cost of the vehicle. The housing or support increases service life of the batteries or the capacitors greater than 10 years.
NOVELTY - The method involves integrating differentiating pellets in a carrier with respect to an electro-thermal material (13). Electrical contacts are applied on the pellets for electrically connecting the pellets. Electrical insulation is applied on the electrical contacts for electrical insulation of the contacts. The electrical insulation is applied on a cold side (3) and a warm side (5) of an electro-thermal transducer (1) over the electrical contacts. The insulation is applied as a thin insulating layer in the form of a bonded foil, heat shrink sleeve and/or a plate e.g. ceramic substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electro-thermal transducer of a heat exchanger of a motor car (all claimed) for generating heat flow toward a temperature gradient by supplying energy or vice-versa for generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation is applied on the electrical contacts for electrical insulation of the contacts, thus manufacturing an electro-thermal transducer with better thermal conduction and electrical contact in an improved manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pellets include a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electro-thermal transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial exploded perspective view illustrating a method for manufacturing an electro-thermal transducer with a carrier.    Electro-thermal transducer (1)    Cold side (3)    Warm side (5)    Electro-thermal material (13)    Surfaces of p-type and n-type semiconductors (25)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has two connectors (2a, 2b) provided with contact portions connected to battery contacts (101) of battery cells (100). The connectors are connected with each other by an electric conductor in an assembled state (C), where the electric conductor partially bridges a gap between the battery contacts. The electric conductor is slidably held in direction of the gap in the assembled state, where the electric conductor and one of the connectors form a plug connection.    USE - Connecting device for electrically interconnecting battery contacts of battery cells (all claimed) of a high voltage battery that is utilized for supplying energy to electric drive of a vehicle in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The electric conductor partially bridges the gap between the battery contacts of the battery cells, and is slidably held in the direction of the gap in the assembled state, thus compensating manufacturing tolerances of the connecting device while manufacturing and handling the connecting device in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery cell comprising a battery contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a connecting device for connecting battery contacts of battery cells.    Assembled state (C)    Connecting device (1)    Connectors (2a, 2b)    Battery cells (100)    Battery contact (101)
NOVELTY - The bracket has longitudinal beam whose front portion is connected with supporting portion for supporting storage battery. The connecting portion is connected with the supporting portion. The supporting portion is provided with supporting bulges that are connected to connecting portion respectively.    USE - Bracket for storage battery used in car.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure, so that bracket can be installed conveniently. The durability of bracket is improved, so that bracket can bear heavy load. The weight of bracket is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of bracket.
NOVELTY - The plate has a bump structure that is arranged around the array round hole of the plate. A top side of the bump structure is pentagon in shape. The diameter of the array round hole is 2mm and the gap is 8 mm. The top side area of the bump structure is 1mm and the bump gap is 1.2 mm. The bump is 140 microns high. The fuel cell pole plate is made of stainless steel, glass or silicon material.    USE - Fuel cell pole plate.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell is simple and convenient to use. The performance of the fuel cell pole plate is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell pole plate.
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell body whose equilibrium potential is below a standard state of 1.76 V. Open-circuit voltage below a charging state is 1.7 to 2.0 V. Vanadium ion of a vanadium ion solution is in a pentavalent state or tetravalent state. A solvent contains inorganic acid or organic acid. Zinc ion solution contains zinc ion and an electrolyte containing the organic acid or inorganic acid. The organic acid comprises methane sulfonic acid or sulfamic acid. The inorganic acid comprises sulfuric acid or hydrogen nitrate.    USE - High-concentration zinc vanadium oxidation reduction cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell enhances high-energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of a high-concentration zinc vanadium oxidation reduction cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding back the unconverted fuel of an anode (12) of a fuel cell (11). An inert gas is supplied without a countermeasure at the anode. The nitrogen is diffused from a cathode (13) to the anode. The partial pressure of the fuel at the anode is increased according to increase of pressure at the anode and cathode so that pressure at the anode and cathode is equalized if the supply of fuel to anode is insufficient due to accumulation of inert gas.    USE - Method for ensuring supply of fuel to anode of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the partial pressure of the fuel at the anode is increased if the supply of fuel to anode is insufficient due to accumulation of inert gas, the efficiency of fuel cell system is increased. A thin, inexpensive PEM inserted between the anode and cathode, increases the transportation of ions. The damage or tearing of the PEM can be prevented effectively, so that detonating gas mixture generation in the fuel cell can be avoided. Hence the unnecessary operation of purge valve can be eliminated and the cost for operation of fuel cell can be reduced with guaranteed supply of the electric power from the fuel cell without causing any damage of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Fuel tank (20)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (330) has two opposing plastic surfaces (102,202) in which openings are formed. A metallic pipe (435) is connected to circular edges of the openings such that the pipe is located between the plastic surfaces to hold the lithium ion battery (220). The pipe has a portion whose resilient curvature is set such that battery holding surface of pipe bends along inward direction. The internal diameter of pipe portion having resilient curvature is smaller than outer diameter of battery so that thermal contact is established between pipe and battery.    USE - Heat exchanger for use in cooling of lithium ion battery used in electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the surface of heat exchanger is made of plastic, weight of heat exchanger is reduced. The pipe is made of metal so that heat conductivity of heat exchanger is improved. The effective and safe cooling of battery is achieved by good heat transition between metallic pipe and battery and by setting proper spacing between adjacent pipes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat exchanger for cooling lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the heat exchanger.    Plastic surfaces (102,202)    Lithium ion battery (220)    Heat exchanger (330)    Pipe (435)    Clip (437)
NOVELTY - Battery-recharging system comprises solar panels (P) and wind turbines (T) for generating direct current mounted on the front of a vehicle in which the turbines rotate due to the turbulence created by the movement of the vehicle. Two series of batteries and an automatic relay (R) are mounted between the turbines and the series of batteries in which the relay powers a rest battery, and a second series of batteries power a motor (M). When the first series of batteries is charging the relay diverts the energy produced by the turbines to the second series of batteries, while the first powers the motor.    USE - For recharging the batteries of automobiles and other vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the consumption of fuel, emissions and maintenance costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of battery-recharging system.    Motor (M)    Solar panels (P)    Relay (R)    Turbine (T)
NOVELTY - Gas diffusion electrode comprises at least a carrier, which is electrically conductive, and a porous coating on an electrochemically active catalyst and a hydrophobic material. The electrode has a gas containing the oxygen and a side facing the alkaline electrolyte. The catalyst as a catalytically active component has a precious metal silver (preferred) or platinum. The hydrophobic material is a hydrophobic polymer. The catalyst containing coating has a pore volume of 10-500 mm3/g, preferably 50-200 mm3/g and a pore diameter of 100-10000 nu m, preferably 600-6000 nu m.    USE - The gas diffusion electrode is useful for oxygen reduction in aqueous alkaline medium, as an oxygen consuming cathode in the electrolysis, preferably in the chlor-alkali electrolysis, or as an electrode in a fuel cell or as an electrode in a metal/air battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode lowers the operating voltage for the chlor-alkali electrolysis.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has p-doped and n-doped semiconductor elements (7) arranged alternately in interstice formed between hot side (2) and cold side (4), where 70% of surfaces of hot and cold sides are contacted with the elements. Interstice is filled by 70% of the elements and remaining volume is filled by insulating material. Heat conductivity of thermoelectric module is adjusted between 40-60% of total temperature difference between hot and cold sides based on arrangement of elements in interstice so that temperature difference between the sides is reduced.    USE - Thermoelectric module for producing electrical power from exhaust gas of internal combustion engine of motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Thermal resistance of the thermoelectric module can be increased and electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric module can be improved. Parasitic heat flow in the thermoelectric module can be minimized by filling the remaining volume of interstice with insulating material such as ceramic or mica material. Hence, amount of useful electric power obtained from the exhaust gas can be maximized and cost of the semiconductor material can be reduced. Also, weight reduction of the thermoelectric module can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of manufacturing thermoelectric module; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric module in the motor car.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Hot side (2)    Cold side (4)    Semiconductor elements (7)    Motor car (30)    Internal combustion engine (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a cell monitor (202) for monitoring the cells (100-1-100-n), and a central control unit. Several electrical insulation modules are galvanic decoupled between cell monitors and central control unit, and are provided with organic light emitter and photodetector. The electrical insulation module, central control unit and cell monitors are monolithically integrated in semiconductor component.    USE - Device for monitoring and controlling cells of lithium ion accumulator for electrical propulsion system of electric bicycle and hybrid vehicle, for use in OLED based accumulator management system (claimed). Can also be used in monitoring and controlling solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high accuracy and reliability of controlling the cell are ensured. The power consumption of each cell is reduced while ensuring significant reduction of power dissipation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for accumulator management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the monitoring and controlling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (100-1-100-n)    Resistor (118)    Terminals (122,124)    Cell monitor (202)    Digital interface (206)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shaped body (7) made from porous-moisture absorbing material, where the shaped body is extended into an inner space (3) of a housing (2) of the battery and an outside space of the housing. The shaped body is connected with an air-drying device (5) in the inner space of the housing for drying process of air in the inner space of the housing such that collected water (6) is transferable from the air-drying device to the shaped body. The shaped body is arranged in a manner such that the collected water is distributable over total volume of the shaped body.    USE - Battery for use in a motor car (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical hybrid car, plug in-hybrid car, electric car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The shaped body is made from the porous-moisture absorbing material so as to receive moisture from an interior of the housing and distribute the moisture by capillary forces over total volume of the shaped body, and the shaped body lying outside the housing can deliver humidity to the surrounding air, so that the moisture is effectively removed from the interior of the housing while simultaneously pressure equalization remains enabled over the microporous membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The moisture absorbing material comprises fibrous material, wood, chalk, paper, polymer, glass and/or sponge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Housing of battery (2)    Inner space of housing (3)    Air-drying device (5)    Collected water (6)    Shaped body (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading an actually measured battery voltage and battery current, and calculating a signal vector based on the voltage and current, and a previously measured battery voltage and current. A gain vector is calculated by using the signal vector and a correlation matrix. An estimation error is calculated by using the actually measured battery voltage and the signal vector. Parameters of a high-voltage battery (12) are adapted by using the gain vector and the error. Battery open circuit voltage and battery resistance are measured by the parameters.    USE - Method for estimating parameters e.g. battery open circuit voltage, ohmic resistance, double layer capacitance, charge transfer resistance, diffusion resistance and diffusion capacitance (all claimed), of a high-voltage battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery, for a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an extended range electric vehicle and fuel cell system-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery parameters are adapted by using the gain vector and the error, and the battery open circuit voltage and the battery resistance are measured by using the parameters, thus ensuring accurate and reliable estimation of state-of-charge of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle comprising a high-voltage battery.    Vehicle (10)    High-voltage battery (12)    Main power source (14)    Controller (16)
NOVELTY - The pump has a base board (32) comprising two flow paths (32a, 32b) that are accumulated on a valve-seat sheet (18) and connected to an inlet valve and a discharge valve, respectively. A frame (34) is accumulated on a periphery of another valve-seat sheet, and encloses the inlet valve and the discharge valve. A diaphragm chamber is formed between the former valve-seat sheet and the latter valve-seat sheet on which the frame is accumulated. A drive element (42) i.e. piezo-electric element, is maintained to a diaphragm (36).    USE - Micro diaphragm pump for supplying water, fuel gas and liquid fuel in fuel cell system that is utilized as a decentralized energy plant in a detached house.    ADVANTAGE - The pump whose outside dimension is very small, and is operated smoothly, so that suction force and discharge force are high, productivity is good, and flow-control precision is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a micro diaphragm pump.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Valve-seat sheet (18)    Base board (32)    Flow paths (32a, 32b)    Frames (34, 38)    Diaphragm (36)    Drive element (42)
NOVELTY - A diesel engine has cooling acceleration mechanism which directly or indirectly releases heat of generator mechanism (12) to cooler (24) of thermo acoustic engine (20). The electrical generating mechanism transforms the vibrational energy of self-excited oscillation of working fluid into electrical energy for thermo acoustic engine.    USE - Diesel engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo acoustic engine operates efficiently, with heat of exhaust gas recovered and utilized for cooling purposes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling method of gas in diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of engine.    Generator mechanism (12)    Electrically driven fan (13)    Thermo acoustic engine (20)    Loop tube (21)    Cooler (24)
NOVELTY - The final reduction gear (6) has solenoid valve (68) which connects or interrupts the main storage unit (28A) and sub-storage unit (28B) base on the power supplied by the thermoelectric conversion module (61). The thermoelectric conversion module produces the electric power by the temperature difference with the lubricating oil stored by the main storage unit and lubricating oil stored by the sub-storage unit. The main storage unit is located at the back of the vehicle and partitioned off by the partition unit (29).    USE - Final reduction gear for differential mechanism of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the reduction of the lubricating performance of the lubricous elements such as bearing while reducing the acceleration of the warming up of the lubricating oil and stirring resistance of the lubricating oil. Simplifies the structure of the final reduction gear thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the motor vehicle. Prevent the abrasion or burning of lubricous elements such as bearing by suppressing the temperature rise of the oil. Provides efficient exposure of the lubricating oil stored by the first lubricating oil pool located ahead of a vehicle to the traveling airflow of a vehicle via a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the final reduction gear of a vehicle.    Final reduction gear (6)    Main storage unit (28A)    Sub-storage unit (28B)    Partition unit (29)    Thermoelectric conversion module (61)    Solenoid valve (68)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a voltage-measurement circuit (3) measuring voltage of a lead battery (1). A current sensor (2) measures electric current flowing into the lead battery. A memory part stores a value of the electric current measured by the voltage measured by the voltage-measurement circuit. A starter motor (23) starts an engine by monitoring change of the value of the voltage stored in the memory part. An estimation part estimates a state of the lead battery using the voltage stored in the memory part when a judgment part judges that a starting switch (22) is in an ON state.    USE - Battery state estimation apparatus for an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The estimation part estimates the state of the lead battery when the judgment part judges that the starting switch is in the ON state, so that the battery information can be reported exactly to a vehicle control part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery information alarm device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery state estimation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lead battery (1)    Current sensor (2)    Voltage-measurement circuit (3)    Battery state estimation apparatus (10)    Starting switch (22)    Starter motor (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting remaining capacity based on an influence of a terminal voltage of a battery by a remaining capacity detection step and controlling by a detection control (S1). Another remaining capacity detection step of the detecting remaining capacity is detected by integrating a charging/discharging electric current exited/entered to the battery. A remaining capacity determination part is detected at the former remaining capacity detection step with a smaller difference that is the remaining capacity of the battery.    USE - Method for detecting a remaining capacity of a battery utilized in an engine mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting the remaining capacity determination part at the remaining capacity detection step with smaller difference of the remaining capacity of the battery, so that the remaining capacity of the battery is detected correctly and accurately, thus suppressing fall of a precision according to the remaining capacity of the battery supplied as electric power for start-up to the engine mounted in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining capacity detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating control of a remaining capacity detection control.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for controlling a detection control (S1)    Step for resetting a time of a battery (S2)    Step for determining a switch in an ON or OFF state based on a signal from ignition switch (S3)    Step for enforcing a value with integrating method (S4)    Step for detecting the enforcing value (S5)
NOVELTY - The subassembly has a central frame (1) whose lower ends (3) are provided with multiple side wings (2). The side wings are provided with a two projection branches, which are provided with an assembling groove. A central framework is provided with a screw hole. The protection branches are formed in arc shape. The assembling groove is connected with an assembled edge that is provided in the lower part of the frame. A fixed block (4) is provided with two fixing holes that are used to connect the counter bore. Two sides of the frame are provided with the assembling edge.    USE - Battery bracket subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The subassembly is simple in structure, thus providing simple and convenient operation. The subassembly reduces manual assembling cost and molding cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery bracket subassembly.    Central frame (1)    Side wings (2)    Central frame lower ends (3)    Fixed block (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing nut (7) on lead terminal mould cavity. The lead terminal is fixed in battery cover mould cavity through high temperature injection molding process. The anode plates (4) are arranged at intervals to cast welding electrode group. A battery case (1) and battery cover (9) is sealed a pole column (6) and a lead terminal (8). The pole and a lead terminal are welded together and electrolyte is injected to form the battery.    USE - Method for manufacturing lead terminal structure of battery mounted on motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of lead terminal structure can be simplified. The production reject ratio can be reduced. The appearance quality can be improved. The installation of lead terminal structure can be performed conveniently. The leaking of battery acid from the lead terminal can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lead terminal structure of battery.    Battery case (1)    Anode plate (4)    Pole column (6)    Nut (7)    Lead terminal (8)    Battery cover (9)
NOVELTY - The plate has multiple positive active materials arranged in a positive grid. The material is provided with 100 parts of lead powder, 3 to 8 parts of poly-base lead sulfate, 0.3 to 1 parts of antimony trioxide, 0.3 to 4 parts of colloidal graphite, 0.3 to 4 parts of active carbon material, 0.3 to 3 parts of an electric conductive fiber framework and 12 to 18 parts of dilute sulfuric acid. Weight ratio of the positive active materials and the grid ranges between 13 to 19 parts and 81 to 87 parts, respectively. Length of the electric conductive fiber framework is 1 to 3 mm.    USE - Positive plate for a rechargeable lead battery of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate ensures better optimized proportions of active materials. The plate improves low temperature performance of a battery. The plate improves discharge rate and durability of the battery, thus improving application range of the bicycle.
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a nickel sheet filled with solution and arranged in a three-electrode system. A copper rod and a silver chloride electrode are utilized as a reference electrode. The solution is configured with 0.25 mol/L of copper sulfate solution at 293.15-313.15 K temperature under constant pressure and electrodeposited for 5 seconds by utilizing -0.1 V constant electric potential.    USE - Nickel-copper catalyst for a borohydride fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst enhances direct oxidation performance of tetrahydroboipterin, reduces corrosion of an electrolyte in nickel anode and electric charge transfer resistance and increases discharging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating performance of a nickel-copper catalyst.
NOVELTY - The plate has a bipolar plate material whose thickness is 1 to 2 mm and density is 1 to 1.8 gram per cubic centimeter. Bipolar plate material conductivity and bending strength are 130 to 213 mho per centimeter and 50-72.5 Mpa, respectively. Hydrogen transmission rate of the bipolar plate material is 1 to 2 mm.    USE - Expansion graphite composite bipolar plate for a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an expansion graphite composite bipolar plate preparation method.
NOVELTY - The method involves sealing a liquid storage tank (1) indirectly with sealing liquid or gas (2), where the liquid storage tank is provided with standard atmospheric pressure. The sealed liquid is injected into a return conduit structure. A guide pipe (3) is connected with an end of the liquid storage tank, where the guide pipe is made of U-shaped guide return or construction. The guide pipe is located in the liquid storage tank, and the sealing gas is selected among nitrogen or argon gas.    USE - Liquid battery storing tank sealing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables sealing the liquid storage tank in a simple, convenient and effective manner, thus prolonging service life of a membrane and a liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a liquid battery storing tank.    Liquid storage tank (1)    Sealing liquid or gas (2)    Guide pipe (3)    Container (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has positive and negative electrodes (3, 4) which are provided with positive and negative electrode collectors for supporting positive electrode active material layer and alloy-system active material respectively. The binder contains swelling degree of swellable resin with respect to non-aqueous electrolyte. The swellable resin consists of copolymer of poly hexafluoropropylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride, cross-linked polyacrylonitrile-type polymer, and cross-linked polymethylmethacrylate-type polymerization casing.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal, portable game apparatus, robot, mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cycling characteristics of the battery are improved by providing alloy system active material in negative electrode so that the capacity and energy density of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrodes (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Sealing board (15)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst has a carbon carrier for containing a titanium element. A catalyst carrier contains catalyst particles obtained by nitriding the mixture of the metal oxide particle, where the catalyst particles contain platinum. Mass ratio of the mass of the metal oxide particle and the mass of the carbon carrier is 0.1-10. A specific surface area of the carbon support is 10 square meters per gram. A specific surface area of the metal oxide particle is 5 square meters per gram.    USE - Electrode catalyst for a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, that is utilized as a power supply for an electric vehicle, a domestic appliance, or a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst enables the fuel cell to have stability, high activity and better reliability, so that stable high electric power generation efficiency is maintained, effective output is obtained, and oxidative degradation is restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode catalyst for a fuel cell    (2) a membrane electrode assembly comprising an electrode film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Catalyst layer (11)    Gas diffusion layer (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    Electrode film (15)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a composite body having a first electrically conductive material and a second electrically conductive material which are conjugated by the surface of a positive electrode active material particle. A positive electrode active material layer contains 8 to 20 mass percentage of the electrically conductive material as a total amount including the first electrically conductive material and a second electrically conductive material which comprises the composite body.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles (claimed), e.g., motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high productive efficiency and improves output characteristics since the positive electrode active material layer contains 8 to 20 mass percentage of the electrically conductive material as a total amount including the first electrically conductive material and a second electrically conductive material which comprises the composite body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the positive electrode compound-material viscosity and 20 degree centigrade discharge capacity ratio. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple units (21C) accommodating a connection member, where the units are connected between a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal. A to-be-attached part (50) attaches a temperature sensor in each unit. A groove part (30) is provided in an accommodating part. The to-be-attached part is provided in a back surface side of the groove part. The temperature sensor is connected to the two terminals of a temperature detection electric wire that is penetrated by an electric wire penetration groove.    USE - Battery connection assembly for connecting between cells in a battery module of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The to-be-attached part attaches the temperature sensor in each unit, thus simplifying installation work of a temperature sensor to a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a connector and a to-be-attached part that is mounted with an attachment member.    Units (21C)    Groove part (30)    To-be-attached part (50)    Attachment member (60)    Connector (70)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains carbon powder obtained by heat-mixing 10-30 parts weight of optical isotropy pitch with respect to 100 parts weight of raw coke powder having D50 average particle diameter of 3-20 mu m, and baking mixture at 800-1300 degrees C.    USE - Active material for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicles, electric tools, uninterruptible power supply, power supply for radio control, mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant and handheld video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium ion secondary batteries with high output characteristics, long life property, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode, which is obtained by coating, drying and pressing the paste containing organic binder and dispersion medium to the negative electrode active material on metal collector, to a thickness of 30-100 mu m, and has electrode density of 0.9-1.5 g/cm3.
NOVELTY - The electrode (23) has a positive electrode active material layer (13) formed in a surface of an electro-conductive base material. The active material layer is divided into multiple active material parts (13a-13c) and an ion electroconductive part (131) that is mutually connected with the active material parts. The active material parts are connected by the ion electroconductive part on a surface of the base material. The active material layer is formed in an outermost collector layer of a positive electrode located in an outermost layer of an electric power generation element.    USE - Battery electrode for a bipolar battery (claimed) e.g. bipolar lithium ion secondary battery, of an electronic device in a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a liquid electrolyte type battery, a polymer battery and a solid polymer electrolyte type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer is divided into multiple active material parts, thus suppressing concentration of electricity on a short-circuit part even if an internal short circuit is generated in a bipolar battery. The active material parts are mutually connected by the ion electroconductive part, so that ions can move through the ion electroconductive part between the active material parts with uniform distribution, thus increasing durability of the electrode. The electrode improves impregnation performance of electrolyte solution and productivity of the bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a bipolar electrode.    Active material layer (13)    Active material parts (13a-13c)    Battery electrode (23)    Ion electroconductive part (131)
NOVELTY - The thin leaf material includes a heat-resistant layer that is laminated on at least one surface of an organic polymer layer. The melting point of the heat-resistant layer is greater than 300 degrees Celsius.    USE - Thin leaf material used as separator plate for non-aqueous electric and electronic components e.g. lithium secondary battery, capacitor for e.g. mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides uniform micropores which enable the leaf material to withstand heavy current due to high capacity and high output of an electrical/electronic component. Enables formation of a separator plate with high heat resistance.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing electrolyte solution that is stored in a battery case (15) with an electrode body, and judging the electrolyte solution for detecting electric current in a noise level. Lithium ion is discharged when predetermined reference electric potential is applied between a working electrode and a counter electrode, where one of the working and counter electrodes is provided with a lithium containing compound i.e. olivine type lithium containing compound. The counter electrode comprises metallic lithium.    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized to a power supply of a personal computer, a vehicle and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving oxidation resistance of the lithium ion secondary battery under high voltage, and preventing the performance of the lithium ion secondary battery from being degraded.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for evaluating an oxidation resistance of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (15)    Cover body (25)    Case main body (30)    Safety valve (40)    Positive electrode terminal (60)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electric power generation element (30) that is arranged between a positive and negative electrode current collecting plates (10,20). A positive electrode layer, solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode layer are stacked in order. An insulating sealing material (40) is arranged to a peripheral portion between the positive and negative electrode current collecting plates which are stacked to oppose through electric power generation element. A center portion of the positive and negative electrode current collecting plates is deformed.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium battery used for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact state of the electrode layers and current collecting plates can be maintained stably even if the thickness of the positive electrode layer or negative electrode layer is reduced at the time of discharge. Hence the discharge performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode current collecting plate (10)    Negative electrode current collecting plate (20)    Electric power generation element (30)    Insulating sealing material (40)    Nonaqueous electrolyte battery (101)
NOVELTY - The method involves equipping an elongate positive electrode plate and an elongate negative electrode plate with a flat-shaped winding-type electrode body, and cooling the flat-shaped winding-type electrode body to a temperature below a glass transition point of a separator after compression process. A battery case is provided with a box-shaped case main body member. A case cover member is provided with electrolyte solution injection holes. The flat-shaped winding-type electrode body is accommodated in an insulation film enclosure.    USE - Method for manufacturing a closed type battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables suppressing internal resistance of a battery, while suppressing springback of the flat-shaped winding-type electrode body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cylindrical winding body.    Hot press mold (SK1)    Upper mold (SK1a)    Lower mold (SK1b)    Cylindrical winding body (125)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell in which an anode and a cathode are formed on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane. The fuel gas air supply portion supplies fuel gas to the anode. An oxidizing agent gas supply portion supplies oxidizing agent fuel gas to the anode. A cooling medium circulation portion circulates fuel cell through the cooling medium for cooling the fuel cell. A fuel gas air supply portion is controlled by the operation-control modes, for changing pressure of fuel gas in anode of fuel cell according to ON/OFF states of moving object.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in moving object such as electric vehicle, boat, ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The cross leak is suppressed by changing pressure of fuel gas in anode using operation-control modes according to the ON/OFF states of moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the flow of low-load operation control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing operation control with CPU (S100)    Step for reducing pressure of hydrogen in anode of fuel cell stack (S120)    Step for moving heating apparatus using judgement result of CPU (S140)    Step for reducing humidity in fuel cell stack (S150)    Step for performing normal driving control (S200)
NOVELTY - The system has receivers (3) including telescopic antennas (4) for receiving electromagnetic waves that are transmitted by transmitters. The antennas with same frequencies are arranged in cells of a solar panel (2) that is mounted on a housing (1). A frequency adjustment knob (5) of a receiver is connected with a frequency setting controller (15) by using screws (6). The receivers are connected with the controller. The signals received by the receivers are transmitted to electrical modules such that the signals are converted into electric energy.    USE - Energy receiving and conversion system i.e. wind power system, for charging a battery of an electric car and a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The receivers include telescopic antennas for receiving electromagnetic waves that are transmitted by the transmitters, thus avoiding energy of the electromagnetic waves from being lost. The antennas have improved vibration resistance during movement of a car and with gusts of wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an energy receiving and conversion system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing (1)    Solar panel (2)    Receivers (3)    Telescopic antennas (4)    Frequency adjustment knob (5)    Screws (6)    Frequency setting controller (15)
NOVELTY - The drive train (1) has two axles (2,3), where an internal combustion engine (4) is operatively connected with the two axles. An electric motor (5) is operatively connected with the two axles. The former axle is designed with the internal combustion engine, electric motor and the latter axle, such that the drive train forms a self-supporting arrangement.    USE - Drive train, particularly for a chassis of a hybrid motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The drive train has two axles, where an internal combustion engine is operatively connected with the two axles, and an electric motor is operatively connected with the two axles, and hence ensures improving the operational efficiency of the drive train.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chassis, particularly for a hybrid motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a drive train.    Drive train (1)    Axles (2,3)    Internal combustion engine (4)    Electric motor (5)    Main gear unit (6)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of metal-free catalyst involves admixing polypyridine with carbon black, and heating the resulting mixture.    USE - Manufacture of metal-free catalyst used for electrode for catalytic oxygen reduction in alkaline media (all claimed) of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-free catalyst is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal-free catalyst; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - The road light (10) includes a case (11), an upper case (111), a lower case (112), a solar cell module (12), a condenser (13) and a light source (14), where the solar cell module and condenser are equipped inner side the case. A control device is also provided that is used for controlling the light source.    USE - Road light for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The road light includes a case, an upper case, a lower case, a solar cell module, a condenser and a light source, where the solar cell module and condenser are equipped inner side the case, and thus the road light is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the road light.    Road light (10)    Case (11)    Solar cell module (12)    Condenser (13)    Light source (14)    Upper case (111)    Lower case (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a stack (11) with multiple laminated cells and a reformer (12) that is used for supplying the stack with hydrogen. A combustor (13) is installed on an exhaust path of the stack, where a temperature separating device (20) is installed on the exhaust path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use with temperature separation unit.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a stack with multiple laminated cells and a reformer that is used for supplying the stack with hydrogen, and thus ensures efficient and improved fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stack (11)    Reformer (12)    Combustor (13)    Exhaust gas feed throughs (15,17)    Temperature separating device (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a system controller that is connected with an engine rotating speed sensor, an engine oil pressure sensor, a battery voltage sensor, a cooling water temperature sensor, a voltage current sensor. A water mixing valve, a cooling water and exhaust gas-water converting device are connected with the electronic regulator and the engine ignition device. An operation panel is connected to the system controller and a general packet radio service (GPRS) communication module through the interface to monitor the state of the biogas generator.    USE - Device for controlling biogas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The control precision of the control device can be improved, since the cooling temperature of the generator is controlled. The cooling water can be heated easily, by the waste gas. The biogas generator can be controlled easily, since the biogas generator is monitored by the system controller. Hence the working efficiency of the control device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has tubes (230) with cooling medium flow path for allowing fluid medium to flow through head tanks (210,220). The tubes are separately placed at constant distance in width direction, with space formed between tubes. The battery cell (110) and cooling pin (240) are contacted with tube in space.    USE - Battery cooling apparatus mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency is enhanced, since battery cell and cooling pin are contacted with tube in space between tubes. The moisture flowed in battery is removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling apparatus.    Battery cell (110)    Battery cooling apparatus (200)    Head tanks (210,220)    Tube (230)    Cooling pin (240)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling apparatus has a refrigerant cycle (100) for cooling a vehicle room through the latent heat of a refrigerant. An intermediate heat exchanger (200) is provided for exchanging heat between refrigerant of the refrigerant cycle and cooling water of a cooling water cycle (400). The cooling water is used for cooling a battery part (300).    USE - Battery cooling apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate heat exchanger is provided for exchanging heat between refrigerant of the refrigerant cycle and cooling water of a cooling water cycle, and thus ensures efficient and improved battery cooling apparatus with increased battery cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery cooling apparatus.    Refrigerant cycle (100)    Compressor (110)    Heat exchanger (200)    Battery part (300)    Cooling water cycle (400)
NOVELTY - The system has a humidity detection unit detecting indoor environment humidity of an inner humidity sensor. A bar unit and an air conditioning unit are provided with a heater and a humidifier. A host computer controller is detected based on a switch signal of a switch detection pin and temperature data of a temperature sensor. The humidity detection unit detects humidity data and a set parameter to control operation state of a fan system and the air conditioning unit.    USE - Convective circulation constant temperature and humidity purifying ventilation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system protects indoor air environment to improve comfortable of human body. The system saves the power energy and protects the environment form being polluted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a convective circulation constant temperature and humidity purifying ventilation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a connecting pipe (20) connected with a silencer (30) and provided with a heat emitting device. A thermal power generating device (40) is provided with a heat collecting tube and the heat emitting device, where the heat collecting tube is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. A vent port is connected with the connecting pipe. An electric heater is provided with a heat-emitting module, which is connected with a heat phase change material module. An output end of the thermal power generating device is connected with a storage battery.    USE - Tail gas heat storage emission reduction power generating system for a hybrid vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents light leakage without starting the engine, saves energy and reduces emission of light in certain time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tail gas heat storage emission reduction power generating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (10)    Exhaust branch pipe (11)    Connecting pipe (20)    Silencer (30)    Thermal power generating device (40)    Extension tube (50)
NOVELTY - The box has a box body matched with a cover body and provided with an interlayer. A bottom part of the box body is provided with a drawing rod, a roller and a hot-and-cold interlayer that is placed corresponding to an isolated area. The cover body is provided with a flexible solar panel. One side of the box body is provided with a radiating fan. A storage battery is provided for storing electric energy.    USE - Vehicle-mounted ice box for use during summer and winter in a car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure and convenient to carry, and saves labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle-mounted ice box.
NOVELTY - The structure has a packaging cover installed on a package body. A clapboard is vertically connected to the packaging body. The clapboard divides the body into a battery module region with a battery management unit. A column body is provided with a screw hole. An inside part of the body is provided with four corners, where columns are arranged in the corners. A body through-hole is fixed with a sealing cover. A cylinder is fixed in a package of the package cover through a bolt. Multiple slots are arranged in the clapboard.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle storage battery management unit structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has a battery and a battery management unit that are connected with a wiring contact, thus avoiding separation of wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a hybrid electric vehicle storage battery management unit structure.
NOVELTY - The system has an expansion device provided with a primary power turbine mechanism (2) and a secondary power mechanism (4). An air compression device comprises a one-stage compression mechanism (5) and a two-stage turbine compression mechanism (7). A liquid hydrogen tank (1) is connected with a primary power turbine mechanism. A fuel cell (10) is connected with a storage battery (9). An air outlet is connected with the one-stage compression mechanism. The storage battery is connected with a motor (6). The secondary power mechanism is connected with the outlet.    USE - Fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is inexpensive, and consumes less power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery system.    Liquid hydrogen tank (1)    Primary power turbine mechanism (2)    Secondary power mechanism (4)    One-stage compression mechanism (5)    Motor (6)    Two-stage turbine compression mechanism (7)    Storage battery (9)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell cover sheet (1), and a sealing groove (4) provided with a supporting plate (5). A protective cover (2) is formed on the supporting plate, and an end of a connecting piece (3) is inserted in a sealing groove, where another end of the connecting piece is formed on the protective cover. The connecting piece comprises a connecting part and a left locating part. The protection cover is placed in a left locating part, and the supporting plate is formed with an elastic clip (51).    USE - Lead-acid battery for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting plate contains epoxy resin glue that effectively prevents liquid leakage in the wire connecting terminal, and collision caused by the protection terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lead-acid battery.    Battery shell cover sheet (1)    Protective cover (2)    Connecting piece (3)    Sealing groove (4)    Supporting plate (5)    Elastic clip (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing communication with a device located at a site and acquiring device data from the device. The device data is communicated to a server (120) arranged at remote place from the site. The availability of a control action data at the remote server is detected in conjunction with the communication of the device data. The set-point within the control device data is identified and operation of the device identified with the set-point is altered.    USE - Method of altering operating condition of device such as smart appliance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, water pump, heat pump, hot water heater, thermostat, energy controller, irrigation system, lighting system, alarm system, smart power outlet, energy detection device, power measurement device, air handler, air damper, humidity control system, heat sensing device, motion sensing device (all claimed) located at e.g. residential site. Can also used in altering operation condition of natural gas generator, fuel cell generator, solar array, solar concentrator, wind turbine generator, battery array, electric vehicle, hydro-power generator, entertainment systems, refrigerators, electricity consuming device located in other industrial sites.    ADVANTAGE - The settings can be adjusted during warm or summer season in real time and energy use at a site can be controlled automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for altering operating condition of device located at site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy management system and energy transmission system.    Energy management system (100)    Energy source (102)    Energy transmission system (104)    Sites (106,108,110)    Server (120)
NOVELTY - The battery connecting tab (10) has a primary layer (110) and a secondary layer (120) which are physically and electrically connected to the primary layer. The secondary layer is provided with several holes (122). The primary and secondary layers are made of metal. The conductivity of secondary layer is higher than primary layer. The thickness of secondary layer is thicker than the primary layer. The primary layer is physically and electrically connected to the electrodes of the batteries.    USE - Battery connecting tab used for supplying power to large electronic equipment e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The welding difficulty of batteries and connecting tabs is reduced. The electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity are excellent, and the connecting tab is connected easily with batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery connecting tabs.    Battery connecting tab (10)    Primary layer (110)    Secondary layer (120)    Hole (122)    Bend (124)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has an aluminum can in which the three winding type electrodes (1) are located in specific manner. Each winding type electrode has an anode terminal (8), a cathode terminal (7) and polyethylene membrane (PE) having thickness of about 20-30 mu m. The cathode and anode pole ears (5,6) of winding type electrodes are connected in parallel and welded to a battery cover. The anode lug contains aluminum or nickel sheet having thickness of about 4-8mm.    USE - Lithium ion battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has simple structure so that cost is reduced. The safety performance of battery is improved, since the cathode and anode terminals are welded to the battery cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of lithium ion battery.    Winding type electrodes (1)    Cathode pole ear (5)    Anode pole ear (6)    Cathode terminal (7)    Anode terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The plate has a solar panel on top of a vehicle.    USE - Solar battery plate for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate can effectively protect a car roof from direct sun exposure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar battery plate.
NOVELTY - The awning has a solar battery plate fixed on a bracket by a battery panel fixer. A converter is connected with a lead part, which is connected with a storage battery. The awning is provided in arc-shape.    USE - Solar power supply electric vehicle awning.    ADVANTAGE - The awning can provide sun-shading effect for a set of power supply systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power supply electric vehicle awning.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery for supplying power to a motor, and a detecting unit i.e. sensor for monitoring rotating speed of the motor. The detecting unit is connected with a control circuit, and sends signal to a converting circuit to charge the storage battery. An accelerator is provided with a throttle, and the conversion circuit comprises a rectifier circuit for converting output current of the motor into direct current. A boost circuit and a voltage stabilizing circuit are connected with the conversion circuit.    USE - Electric vehicle driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the motor efficiency by monitoring the rotating speed of the motor in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle driving device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (4) has a vehicle front wheel (1) arranged with a wheel shaft. A back wheel (2) is connected with a power device by a transmission component (3), where the transmission component is a transmission belt, a gear or a chain. A solar cell plate and a solar battery plate are electrically connected with a storage battery. A wind driven generator is electrically connected with the storage battery.    USE - Operating device for a vehicle such as automobile or train (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is environmental-friendly, safe and reliable to use and wide in application range, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle.    Vehicle front wheel (1)    Back wheel (2)    Transmission component (3)    Operating device (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit controlling a driving unit. The drive unit is provided with a pair of straps connected to a double hydraulic pump through an oil pipe. The control unit is provided with a vehicle controller, a battery component and a motor controller. The vehicle controller is provided with a Controller area network (CAN) bus module. A battery subassembly is provided with two groups of storage batteries. A drive motor i.e. flat permanent magnetic synchronous motor, is connected with the double hydraulic pump.    USE - Electric hydraulic power device.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves high output power and long driving time, and utilizes hydraulic oil to provide stable driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric hydraulic power device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a controller (8) comprising an electromechanical coordination controller (10) and a suspension driving controller (9). A radial magnetic suspension bearing (7) and a power magnetic suspension bearing (2) are fixed on a frame of a motor vehicle. A front half shaft is fixed on a front-control speed-regulating clutch and a radial magnetic suspension bearing rotor of a wind turbine. A back half shaft passes through the power magnetic suspension bearing, and is fixed on a back-control speed-regulating clutch and a power magnetic suspension bearing rotor of a wind turbine.    USE - Magnetic suspension electric vehicle bearing driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures no friction and no abrasion supporting between the half shaft and the frame, shortens the transmission chain, and improves the driving efficiency, thus reducing the energy consumption, improving the power performance of the electric automobile through magnetic suspension technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a magnetic suspension electric vehicle.    Power magnetic suspension bearing (2)    Radial magnetic suspension bearing (7)    Controller (8)    Suspension driving controller (9)    Electromechanical coordination controller (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a water pipe connected with a water tank through a nozzle. An outlet pipeline of the water pipe is equipped with a water pump driven by a motor. The motor is connected with a loop of a storage battery group of a mining anti-explosion diesel engine trackless. The motor is connected with a water spraying switch and a fuse.    USE - Mine anti-explosion diesel engine trackless electric spray device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, convenient operation, prolonged service life, convenient operation and high safety and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mine anti-explosion diesel engine trackless electric spray device.
NOVELTY - The clamp has a battery box whose support clamp body is connected with a main body of power device. The power device is arranged on the clamp main body for controlling the clamp main body to move up and down by a control handle, where the power device is selected from an electric device or hydraulic device. An electromagnetic brake and a front arm rod are connected with a main arm lever that is connected with a main arm rod of a main machine. The main machine is arranged with a manual hydraulic trolley through another electromagnetic brake.    USE - Battery box clamp for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp is driven by the power device by adjusting the control handle so as to charge a battery in the vehicle. The clamp allows a worker to adjust position of the control handle in accurate manner, thus improving accuracy of exchanging process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery box clamp. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an iron wire (6) connected to a relay output loop (3), and another iron wire (5) connected to a flameout interface. An electric door lock of a coil loop of a relay is connected to an ignition interface. The coil loop and an output loop cathode of the relay are connected to the ignition interface. The electric door lock is connected to a storage battery (1) of a positive pole, and a quenching electric door lock of a live interface is connected to a cathode of the storage battery.    USE - Motorcycle anti-theft device.    ADVANTAGE - The device performs double quenching fire function, and the motorcycle igniter can be operated in an effective manner with reduced stolen probability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motorcycle anti-theft device.    Storage battery (1)    Relay output loop (3)    Iron wires (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an electric control device and a storage battery box placed on a swing head frame of an electric bicycle. An upper end of a storage battery box body is connected with a solar panel. A front end of the box body is connected with an LED lamp. A front wheel cover end of the electric bicycle is arranged with the LED lamp. A back end of the electric bicycle is connected with the LED lamp. A rear wheel cover end of the electric bicycle is connected with the LED lamp. An electric bicycle frame is connected with a wire.    USE - Solar LED warning light electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can easily absorb sunshine to the storage battery in the box body when the bicycle is used during day time. The bicycle can be mounted on a switch button on the control device body, thus enabling LED lamp lightening safety warning effect during night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar LED warning light electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The cover has a protective plate placed in a front part of a vehicle body. A solar energy receiving plate is placed on an outer side of the plate. A playing switch button is mounted on a left side of a player. A lower part of a seat is provided with a box. A rain-proof cover is placed in a fastener i.e. zipper (RTM: slide fastener). A solar energy conversion device is placed at a right side of a display device. A loading device is mounted at a right side of the solar energy conversion device.    USE - Belt protective cover for use in a music electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover has a function for playing music and generating solar power and rain-proof function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a belt protective cover.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing negative/ positive porous electrodes (12,16) in contact with a negative/ positive conducting plates (14,18) respectively. An ultra capacitor separator (20) is provided to separate negative porous electrode from positive porous electrode. The electrolytic solution (22) is provided to impregnate negative/positive porous electrodes and ultra capacitor separator. An ultra capacitor (10) is cured at a temperature of 200 degrees C.    USE - Method for producing ultra capacitor mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the capacitor can be improved. Both the physical and electrical properties of the separator material of the ultra capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ultra capacitor.    Ultra capacitor (10)    Negative porous electrode (12)    Negative conducting plates (14)    Positive porous electrode (16)    Positive conducting plates (18)    Ultra capacitor separator (20)    Electrolytic solution (22)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a collector plate (120) electrically coupled to a first electrode. A case (140) houses an electrode assembly (110) and the collector plate, and includes an opening. A cap assembly (170) seals the opening of the case, and is electrically coupled to the collector plate. An electrode terminal (150) comprises an electrode terminal plate (151) electrically coupled to the cap assembly. Another electrode terminal (160) protrudes through the cap assembly, and is electrically coupled to a second electrode and electrically insulated from the cap assembly.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. low-capacity battery utilized as a power source for a portable small electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder, and large-capacity battery utilized as a power source for a motor driven device such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows an upper portion of a first electrode plate in the former electrode terminal, a side upper end of the first electrode plate and a side bottom end of an electrode bulk portion to be welded, thus facilitating welding process and allowing the former electrode terminal to be securely coupled to the cap assembly. The battery includes a separator that is located between the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate, thus preventing short circuit and allowing movement of lithium ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Collector plate (120)    Case (140)    Electrode terminals (150, 160)    Electrode terminal plate (151)    Cap assembly (170)
NOVELTY - A connector structure comprises connectors (8, 9) in contact with terminals (6, 7) connected to a fuel cell (1) including first cells (2a) and second cells (2b).    USE - A connecting structure used for a connecting apparatus and a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connecting structure prevents increase in weight due to terminals and increase of cost, while detecting all of the cell voltages and maintaining gaps between terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the connecting apparatus.    Fuel cell (1)    First cells (2a)    Second cells (2b)    Terminals (6, 7)    Connectors (8, 9)
NOVELTY - The system has compressor (3) and successive power source of air storage tank (9). The air storage tank through stop valve (10) and flow control valves (5,7,11) are connected to voltage stabilizing cavity on pressure stabilizing chamber. The high pressure air pipe is arranged between heat exchanger (13) and tail gas pipeline (140) through three-way catalytic converter (14). The heat exchanger from tail gas pipeline is considered as successive power source so as to transfer heat through high-pressure air pipe and the engine (1).    USE - Hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - Hybrid power system can reduce the start condition expansion generated by the energy loss of the air inlet temperature and air in the cylinder caused by ice on the exhaust pipe phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid power system.    Engine (1)    Compressor (3)    Air filter (4)    Flow control valves (5,7,11)    Intercooler (6)    Sealing one-way valve (8)    Air storage tank (9)    Stop valve (10)    Voltage stabilizing cavity (12)    Heat exchanger (13)    Three-way catalytic converter (14)    Compressed air pipeline (60,62)    Tail gas pipeline (140)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell and a battery pack that are separately arranged. The shell is used for fixing the battery pack and providing a circuit path for the battery pack. A truck is used for assisting change of the battery pack. A battery management system is used for monitoring and controlling the battery pack. The shell is provided with a set of separated type springs, a convex metal strip, an exit door, a door lock and an operating mechanism. Multiple battery units are connected in parallel to form the battery pack, and front end of each battery unit has a pair of contacts.    USE - Integral power supply storage device for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is light in weight, has less volume, and permits safe storage and quick change of the battery units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integral power supply storage device.
NOVELTY - The carrier has palygorskite filled in 4M hydrochloric acid solution and stirring for 12 hours. The palygorskite is filtered, dried and grinded to obtain palygorskite precursor. The palygorskite precursor is added to nafion solution with mass concentration of 5 percent to perform ultrasonic treatment for about 1 to 30 minutes, so that the palygorskite precursor is uniformly dispersed to gain a palygorskite methanol fuel battery carrier. One liter of nafion solution is added with 5 to 10 grams of palygorskite precursor.    USE - Paligorskite methanol fuel battery carrier for producing fuel battery electrode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier achieves high activity, large specific surface area and high conductivity. The carrier can generate synergistic effect with active metal particle to improve the catalytic activity of a metal particle, so that the carrier can be used for producing a fuel battery electrode catalyst as catalyst carrier. The carrier realizes better catalytic activity during methanol oxidation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of a paligorskite methanol fuel battery carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating characteristics of a paligorskite methanol fuel battery carrier. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a coil (8) i.e. sealed flat coil, comprising a single wire from inside to outside winding of a ring between adjacent wires made of high voltage insulating material. A groove (7-1) is made of high pressure and high intensity insulating material. The coil is provided with a supporting frame (7). Two ends of a capacitor group (C) are connected in series on a discharging control switch (K) to control the capacitor group. The capacitor group is connected in series with a power supply (11). An upper fixing plate (6) and a lower fixing plate (1) are connected by fastening bolts (5).    USE - Flexible die forming device for a metal bipolar plate of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flexible die formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a flexible die forming device for a metal bipolar plate of a fuel cell.    Capacitor group (C)    Discharging control switch (K)    Lower fixing plate (1)    Fastening bolts (5)    Upper fixing plate (6)    Supporting frame (7)    Groove (7-1)    Coil (8)    Power supply (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte provided with aqueous solution containing alkaline metal compound, and performing charging and discharging processes by mixing anode active material and cathode active material with conducting agent. The mixture is provided in the electrolyte to form uniform flowing semi-solid anode slurry and cathode slurry that are pressed to a battery stack from a liquid storage tank via an external pump. Electrochemical reaction is performed, and the battery stack is returned to the liquid storage tank after reaction, and active matters are continuously circulated.    USE - Liquid flowing aqueous series rechargeable alkaline metal ion battery for large scale energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids environment pollution, and has high safety performance, high energy density and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid flowing aqueous series rechargeable alkaline metal ion battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a power battery pack made up of a set of power monomer batteries. A pulse buffering battery pack is connected with the power battery pack in parallel. The pulse buffering battery pack is made up of a set of pulse buffering monomer batteries. Voltages at two ends of the power battery pack are equal to that of the pulse buffering battery pack. Ratio of polarization inner resistances of the power monomer batteries and the pulse buffering monomer batteries is 1:0.5 to 0:0.1. The polarization inner resistance is calculated at temperature of 10 degrees centigrade.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module can resist the damage caused by the braking pulse current effectively, and the cycle performance and the safety of the module can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle-mounted power battery module.
NOVELTY - The device has a set of secondary batteries e.g. lithium-manganese battery, lithium ion battery, lithium cobalt battery, lead-acid battery, nickel cadmium battery and nickel hydrogen battery, connected in series. A capacitor is connected in parallel with the secondary batteries. The secondary batteries are electrically connected with a protection circuit. The protective circuit comprises a by-pass resistor. A detection integrated circuit is electrically connected with each secondary battery.    USE - Battery pack device for an automobile, a locomotive, an uninterrupted power system, and a generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The batteries with different working voltages are combined to form the most suitable working voltage interval of the electrical device, so that the operation of the electrical device becomes smooth. The low voltage of the battery set is maintained near the normal threshold voltage so as to prevent the over-discharging in the large current and make the voltage provided by the battery group more stable. The batteries can be specially protected via a protection circuit so as to make the battery not be damaged in the charge and discharge processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery pack device.
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller provided with a broadcast and multicast service (BMS) main control module that is connected with a first controller area network (CAN)communication module (CAN1) and a secondCANcommunication module (CAN2). A third CAN communication module (CAN3) is connected with the BMS master control module by a control bus. The second and the third CAN communication modules are connected with a vehicle controller, a voltage-temperature detecting module and a charging data communication unit.    USE - Distributed battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts a three layer CAN network structure and ensures better reliability and stability. The system improves working efficiency by a voltage-current collecting plate, thus reducing power consumption rate and simplifying a system wiring structure. The system reduces impacts of a vehicle load and a battery pack by a high voltage management module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a distributed battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controller area networks (CAN1, CAN2, CAN3)    High voltage charging interface (8)    High voltage output interface (9)    Vehicle communication interface (10)    Charging communication interface (11)    Low voltage auxiliary power supply interface (12)    Vehicular low power supply interface (13)    Charging connection and chassis interface (14)
NOVELTY - The system has an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter (6) connected with a micro-processor (7) and a wireless communication module (8). The wireless communication module (8) is connected with a receiving-transmitting antenna (10). A receiver is connected with an amplifying processor by another receiving-transmitting antenna. The amplifying processor is electrically connected with a single chip. A signal output end of the single chip is connected with an internet network server. The internet network server is connected with an internet protocol network server and a computer terminal in series.    USE - Network information system for storing energy in a wireless management super capacitor in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The data such as voltage, current and temperature of the super capacitor energy storage system are checked on one internet computer, the parameter is automatically recorded, and the super capacitor energy storage system is remotely communicated, broken or repeatedly opened so as to save the time and the labor force. The modernization and information management of the super capacitor energy storage system can be implemented. The system is suitable for monitoring data of the super capacitor group for the electric automobile to move in real time. The wireless network information management of the energy source supplier is conveniently performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a network information system for storing energy in a wireless management super capacitor in electric automobile.    Loader (5)    Analog-to-digital converter (6)    Micro-processor (7)    Wireless communication module (8)    Receiving-transmitting antenna (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a smoke exhaust pipe that is provided with a metal corrugated pipe. The metal corrugated pipe is connected with the hopper, an oil tank, a pneumatic element, and a throttle at the joint and the throttle controls the heating flow through the throttle valve.    USE - Device for recycling heat-energy of gas from fuel pump of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can control the pump oil temperature and the temperature rising in the hopper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for recycling heat-energy of gas from fuel pump of automobile.
NOVELTY - The material has lithium orthomolybdate including a carbon source. The material unit provides multiple elements that are selected from a group of manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, vanadium, chromium, zinc, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, silver, germanium, tin, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, calcium, titanium, copper, barium, tungsten and palladium. The carbon source is selected from a group of carbon nano-tube, carbon nano-wire, carbon nano-fiber, graphite, activated charcoal and grapheme. The surface of the carbon source is coated with molybdenum.    USE - Anode active material for a secondary lithium battery used in a portable small electronic instrument, an electric vehicle, a mobile telephone, a personal data assistant (PDA), a notebook laptop, a computer and a MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player.    ADVANTAGE - The material has better electric conduction, thus increasing the life time of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anode active material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an anode active material manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle presence notification apparatus has a vehicular horn device (4) which generates an alarm sound by application of direct current self excitation voltage that exceeds a threshold value to produce intermittence of magnetic force to cause movement of iron core to vibrate. The vibrating plate connected to the moving iron core vibrates along with the moving iron core. The vehicular horn device, which configures the false engine with sound with separate excitation voltage than the self excitation voltage, is provided with an electrical signal to generate the false engine sound.    USE - Presence notification apparatus for reporting presence of vehicles, e.g., fuel cell vehicle electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generates a notice sound having a high sound pressure for pedestrian existing at a short distance, transmits a notice sound to reach the pedestrian existing at a long distance, and lowers a sound pressure notice sound which heard by the occupant, e.g., driver, of the vehicles, by providing a vehicle presence notification having parametric speaker device that emits ultrasonic waves. Reduces the costs while eliminating the need for mounting space with respect to additional space for mounting the speaker by providing a vehicular horn device that outputs an alarm sound by a horn.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle presence notification apparatus.    Parametric speaker device (1)    Vehicular horn device (4)    Ultrasonic wave speaker (5)    Notice sound controller (6)    False engine sound preparation section (23)    Ultrasonic amplitude modulation section (24)
NOVELTY - The structure has ceiling (2) in which flow guide surface (3) of front portion is higher than rear portion. The left and right side of ceiling are respectively provided with side baffle bulges (4). The ceiling in the flow guide surface of the leading edge and a trailing baffle bulges are respectively provided with front baffle bulges (5) and back baffle bulges (6). The back portion of the guide surface is provided with a water tank (7), and a guiding groove (7), and the opening of the guiding hole (8). The lower portion of the ceiling is provided with the guide pipe (9).    USE - Solar ceiling.    ADVANTAGE - Since the left and right sides of ceiling are provided with side baffle bulges, the permeation of rain in double sides is prevented. The rain water to the water tank and guiding hole on the rear portion through the guide flow is provided, so that the discharging vehicle is safely obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar ceiling.    Ceiling (2)    Guide surface (3)    Side baffle bulge (4)    Front baffle bulge (5)    Back baffle bulge (6)    Water tank (7)    Guiding hole (8)    Guide pipe (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring operation state of DC-DC converter (30). The reference current is compared with the sensed output current of DC-DC converter. The operation of DC-DC converter is stopped and the switching element is in off-state, when the DC-DC converter is set to PWM off mode. The release of PWM off mode is determined from the discharge state of sub-battery (40) linked to the output terminal of the DC-DC converter. The DC-DC converter is reset to operate in normal node.    USE - Method for controlling DC-DC converter of battery installed in vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and durability of DC-DC converter can be improved. The damage of switching element can be prevented. The generation of excess heat can be suppressed. The cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the process for controlling DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Upper controller (10)    Main battery (20)    DC-DC converter (30)    Voltage sensor (32)    Sub-battery (40)
NOVELTY - A floating production, storage and offloading device comprises reformer including separating device of recipe oil and oil/gas separation unit, reactor, carbon dioxide seabed storage unit, and electric power system for power generation. A hydrogen separator and a carbon dioxide separation unit are installed between the reformer and the dimethyl ether reactor.    USE - Floating production-storage-and-offloading device is used for offshore oil field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A floating production, storage and offloading device comprises reformer including separating device of recipe oil and oil/gas separation unit, reactor, carbon dioxide seabed storage unit, and electric power system for inside power generation. A hydrogen separator and a carbon dioxide separation unit are installed between the reformer and the dimethyl ether reactor. The carbon dioxide separator is assembled with the dimethyl ether reactor, the separated carbon dioxide and water produced in the electric power system for inside power generation are re-circulated to the reformer, and surplus carbon dioxide is stored on the seafloor.
NOVELTY - The device has arc suppression division that is provided with fixed contact point connected with external device. A moving contact supplies power source to external device. A driver has shaft (130) that operates moving contact. A contact pressure spring reduces transition speed of shaft and moving core (123) when moving contact is separated from fixed contact point.    USE - Electromagnetic switching device used for wiper motor and indicator light of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle such as golf card and electric powered lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact pressure spring reduces transition speed of shaft and moving core when moving contact is separated from fixed contact point, the touch impact force between the cylinder and moving core are relieved thus suppressing noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electromagnetic switching device.    Moving core (123)    Shaft (130)    Lower end surface (200)    Slope portion (210)
NOVELTY - The device has a low voltage motor (20) which is directly connected to a high voltage motor (22) of a high voltage driver circuit. A clutch (21) is mounted on a shaft for connecting the high voltage motor and the low voltage motor. A controller (12) is provided to control current supplied from 12V battery (16) to the low voltage motor. The current generated in a fuel cell stack (10) is supplied to the high voltage motor.    USE - Device for starting high voltage driver circuit used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage driver circuit can be easily operated by using less electricity. The normal operation of the fuel cell stack can be performed rapidly. The starting effectiveness of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling device for starting high voltage driver circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the device for starting high voltage driver circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Controller (12)    Battery (16)    Low voltage motor (20)    Clutch (21)    High voltage motor (22)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises an aluminum spandrel girder (12), conductive copper bar (13) and branch titanium alloy electrode (14). The branch titanium alloy electrode is fixed on the conductive copper bar respectively by copper rivet (11). The lower ends of two adjacent titanium alloy electrode are welded through titanium strip (15). The conductive copper bars are fixed at aluminum spandrel girder.    USE - Titanium alloy electrode assembly for production of manganese dioxide used in automobile power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the electrode can be prevented. The titanium alloy electrode assembly can be operated conveniently. The product quality of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the titanium alloy electrode assembly.    Copper rivet (11)    Aluminium spandrel girder (12)    Conductive copper bar (13)    Branch titanium alloy electrode (14)    Titanium strip (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium complex-compound particle powder contains lithium, nickel, manganese and oxygen. The ion-intensity ratio (A) of lithium oxide ion with respect to nickel oxide ion when a flight-time-type secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy apparatus analyzes the particles surface of the lithium complex-compound particle powder is 0.5 or less. The ion-intensity ratio (b) of lithium carbonate ion with respect to nickel ion is 20 or less.    USE - Lithium complex-compound particle powder is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to audio-video equipment, personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium complex-compound particle powder provides secondary battery with cycling characteristics and high-temperature storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium complex-compound particle powder contains lithium, nickel, manganese and oxygen, and is of compositional formula: Li1+xNi1-y-z-aCoyMnzMaO2. The ion-intensity ratio (A) of lithium oxide ion with respect to nickel oxide ion when a flight-time-type secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy apparatus analyzes the particles surface of the lithium complex-compound particle powder is 0.5 or less. The ion-intensity ratio (b) lithium carbonate ion with respect to nickel ion is 20 or less.    M=titanium, bismuth, antimony, aluminum or zirconium;    x = -0.02 to 0.05;    y = more than 0 to up to 0.4;    z = more than 0 to up to 0.4; and    a = 0-0.01.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium complex-compound particle powder; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The combination has an anti-interference circuit whose input end is provided with a fuse (F1). A resistor (R1), inductor (L1) and first capacitor (CX1) filter with a high frequency current ripple circuit. A voltage dependent resistor (RT1) regulates the anti-interference circuit. The first capacitor is connected between a live wire and a zero line, which is connected with a second capacitor (CY1). The live wire connected with a third capacitor (CY2) is grounded. A fourth capacitor (CX2) provided at a choke (L2) and voltage dependent resistor is bridged between the live wire and zero line.    USE - Wireless charging system and antiinterference circuit combination for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combination avoids generating electromagnetic interference, and influencing operation of communication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a wireless charging system and antiinterference circuit combination.    Capacitors (CX1,CX2,CY1,CY2)    Fuse (F1)    Inductor (L1)    Choke (L2)    Resistor (R1)    Voltage dependent resistor (RT1)
NOVELTY - A surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor contains a polymer having hydrophilic group formed on the surface of a gold foil chip.    USE - Surface plasmon resonance sensor is used for measuring concentration of methanol, ethanol or formic acid used in fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface plasmon resonance sensor efficiently and accurately measures the fuel concentration of fuel cell, by simple method. The fuel cell using surface plasmon resonance sensor has excellent durability for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of surface plasmon resonance sensor, which involves immersing gold foil chip in solution containing polymer having hydrophilic group and solvent, and dissolving gold foil in solvent.
NOVELTY - The shelter has a mainframe (110) that includes a supporter (111) fixed at the sides. A bicycle placing portion (120) is welded and connected to the supporter. A solar cell module (140) comprising several solar cells (141), is mounted on a solar cell supporting portion (130) fixed to upper end of mainframe. An anti-reflective layer is provided in surface of solar cells. A LED lamp is mounted on the supporter at the lower side of supporting portion and illuminated using power from the solar cell module. Flash light of LED lamp is controlled by illumination control unit.    USE - Bicycle shelter.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption of the LED lamp can be reduced and the need for providing wiring construction for the LED lamp can be eliminated. Antireflection property of solar cell can be improved and construction cost of the shelter can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the bicycle shelter.    Mainframe (110)    Supporter (111)    Bicycle placing portion (120)    Solar cell supporting portion (130)    Solar cell module (140)    Solar cell (141)
NOVELTY - The heavy load vehicle (1) has an internal combustion engine, which drives a generator, where the generator generates electrical energy required for charging the flywheel mass storage. The electrical energy is fed to the generator of the flywheel mass storage, and the generator drives the flywheel mass of the flywheel mass storage in a rotating manner.    USE - Heavy load vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is fed to the generator of the flywheel mass storage, and the generator drives the flywheel mass of the flywheel mass storage in a rotating manner, and thus prevents the requirement of a connection to an external electric mains power supply and ensures fuel saving operation of the heavy load vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a heavy load vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a heavy load vehicle.    Heavy load vehicle (1)    Wheels (3)    Steering cylinder (8)    Brakes (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar cell module that is electrically connected with lithium battery (2) connected with walking generator (3) through a one-way charger (14). The generator is installed on the back wheel or front wheel. The gears are respectively fixed on the transition shaft, drive shaft, spring shaft, planar motor (4) of the main shaft. The long connecting rod is connected with the energy transmission pulley set of the movable pulley. A traction rope is rotated by the movable pulley and crown block, the tail end is fixed on the conversion lever of the pull rope.    USE - Composite power device for power-assisted car and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic force and the electromagnetic force of the redundant kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy of the recycling can be realized without using commercial power charging, thus the energy power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the composite power device.    Solar battery component (1)    Lithium battery (2)    Walking generator (3)    Planar motor (4)    One-way charger (14)
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has a safety vent (20) which is assembled through press caulking, so that the safety vent is separated from a penetration hole formed in upper opposite ends of the plate. A caulking portion (13) is protruded from a pipe through-hole provided in a safety vent mounting groove. An outer side surface of a bent portion is inserted in the pipe through-hole of safety vent mounting groove. The thickness of the safety vent is formed into 0.2-0.6 mm.    USE - Battery cap plate for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery leakage phenomenon can be prevented. The battery cap plate can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery cap plate protecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cap plate.    Battery cap plate (10)    Cap plate main portion (11)    Caulking portion (13)    Safety vent (20)
NOVELTY - A porous nano-fiber web has a porous scaffold consisting of hydrocarbon fiber (11) containing apatite inorganic particles (1-80 wt.%) (13) in fiber aggregate form.    USE - Porous nano-fiber web for a separation film and an electrolyte film that are utilized for a fuel cell and a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-fiber web is light in weight, achieves improved physical property, thin-film property and sustained ion conductance, and provides a separation film with high efficiency and chemical resistance in normal organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a porous nano-fiber web.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrocarbon fiber.    Hydrocarbon fiber (11)    Apatite inorganic particles (13)
NOVELTY - A separator has a porous coating layer formed on side(s) of a porous base material having multiple pores. The coating layer is formed by using a mixture of multiple inorganic particles and binder polymer comprising binder polymer (A) having average molecular weight of 100000-1000000 and binder polymer (B) having average molecular weight of 100-10000.    USE - Separator for an electrochemical device such as lithium secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium metal secondary battery, lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium polymer secondary battery or lithium-ion polymer secondary battery, used for electric vehicle, mobile phone, camcorder and notebook computer, and for fuel cell, solar cell and super capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high thermal stability, and avoids short circuit between a cathode and an anode even if the electrochemical device is overheated. The separator prevents deintercalation of inorganic particles. The lithium secondary battery obtained by using the separator has better battery capacity by improving the integrity of the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - A power device comprises solar cell (1) connected with electrolysis water hydrogen making device (4) through a lead (3). The electrolysis water hydrogen making device is connected with workshop (6) for manufacturing hydrogen fuel storage container through hydrogen pipeline (5). The hydrogen fuel storage container is located inside of workshop for manufacturing hydrogen fuel storage container and connected with hydrogen fuel cell through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe. The hydrogen fuel cell is connected with motor through a lead.    USE - Power device for applying energy of solar hydrogen to paddy planter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Power device comprises solar cell (1) connected with electrolysis water hydrogen making device (4) through a lead (3). The electrolysis water hydrogen making device is connected with workshop (6) for manufacturing hydrogen fuel storage container through hydrogen pipeline (5). The hydrogen fuel storage container is located inside of workshop for manufacturing hydrogen fuel storage container and connected with hydrogen fuel cell through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe. The hydrogen fuel cell is connected with motor through a lead. The motor is connected with mechanism transmission device and transmission shaft of paddy field wheel through power output shaft of motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view illustrating a power device.    Solar cell (1)    Lead (3)    Electrolysis water hydrogen making device (4)    Hydrogen pipeline (5)    Workshop (6)
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple battery cells (100) which include multiple terminals (101,102). A cooling unit (200) comprises the contact units (210) that contacts with multiple terminals and cools the generated heat of terminals which is delivered through the contact units. A receiving hole is equipped for accommodating the terminals which is inside the contact units. The metallic work piece phosphorus is provided in the cooling unit and the exterior of the cooling unit is surrounded by the oxide film.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ideal thermal run away can be generated in terminal, so the performance of the battery pack can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (100)    Terminals (101,102)    Anode lead wire (103)    Cooling unit (200)    Contact units (210)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (3) is connected with an internal combustion engine generator (2) to obtain a voltage signal of generator. The control unit is connected with storage battery and oxy-hydrogen machine coil relays (4,5). The control unit is connected with hydrogen and oxygen pressure sensors (9,7) to obtain pressure signals of hydrogen and oxygen storage tanks respectively. The control unit is connected with a storage battery (6) to obtain a voltage signal of storage battery. The generator is connected with an internal combustion engine main portion.    USE - Device for preparing oxygen and hydrogen by internal combustion engine residual power supplying vehicle-mounted oxy-hydrogen machine.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit controls the operation of oxy-hydrogen machine based on the relationship between voltages of generator and the storage battery and the pressures of hydrogen and oxygen in the storage tank. Hence the storage tank is achieved with priority level for charging. The oxy-hydrogen machine can be stopped from operating when the gas in hydrogen tank and oxygen tank is in overpressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling internal combustion discharging control device based on vehicle-mounted oxy-hydrogen machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for preparing oxygen and hydrogen machine.    Internal combustion engine generator (2)    Electronic control unit (3)    Storage battery coil relay (4)    Oxy-hydrogen machine coil relay (5)    Storage battery (6)    Oxygen pressure sensors (7)    Hydrogen pressure sensor (9)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine electronic control unit (17) picks up rotation speed signals and load signals, and transfers to a reformed gas electronic control unit (16) through a serial communication. The reformed gas electronic control unit collects the pressure signals of a reformed gas storage pot (8) through a reformed gas pressure sensor (9). The reformed gas electronic control unit controls an ON/OFF of a reformed gas flow control electromagnetic valve (10), a reformed gas nozzle (12), a petrol nozzle (13) and a spark plug (14) according to the collected pressure signals.    USE - Internal combustion engine using reformed gas-petrol mixture fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Different operating modes of the internal combustion engine can be realized under different operation conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the internal combustion engine.    Reformed gas storage pot (8)    Reformed gas pressure sensor (9)    Reformed gas flow control electromagnetic valve (10)    Reformed gas nozzle (12)    Petrol nozzle (13)    Spark plug (14)    Reformed gas electronic control unit (16)    Internal combustion engine electronic control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The de-mineralizer (100) has port elements (120,130) that are assembled to housing (110) for inflowing and discharging cooling water. An ion exchange resin is filled in the housing. The mesh assemblies are inserted in between the housing and the port elements. An O-ring is compress-inserted in flange units (111,112) and the mesh assemblies.    USE - De-mineralizer for fuel cell vehicle e.g. hydrogen fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - Since O-ring is compress-inserted in flange units and mesh assemblies, the leakage of ion resin and cooling water in between housing and mesh assembly can be prevented. The O-ring can efficiently protect the de-mineralizer from vibration and dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the de-mineralizer for fuel cell vehicle.    De-mineralizer (100)    Housing (110)    Flange units (111,112)    Port elements (120,130)    Flange portion (122)
NOVELTY - Production of metal nanoparticles involve etching metal nanoparticles using etchant. The deoxidation electric potential of the etchant is more than the deoxidation electric potential of the metal ion.    USE - Production of metal nanoparticles used for preparing carbon-supported platinum catalyst for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides metal nanoparticles having high catalytic performance using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) synthesis of carbon-supported platinum catalyst;    (2) carbon-supported platinum catalyst; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a chamber located on a fuel tank. The chamber is provided with an air turbine and connected to a turbine diffuser. An inlet of the diffuser is located at a bottom part of a front bumper of a motor vehicle. A beam diffuser inlet side is less than or equal to distance between halogen lamps. Turbine vanes are connected to the inlet of the diffuser. A brushless alternator is connected to batteries. An electricity source is connected to the motor vehicle. An outlet channel is positioned between a rear part of the chamber and a rear bumper of the motor vehicle.    USE - Combustion-powered electric motor vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The system has a switching circuit supplying voltage to a Bluetooth module. A detection circuit detects an on/off from an accessory power and battery power, and outputs detection result as a control signal. A micro computer determines on/off of the accessory power according to the control signal, and outputs another controlling signal. A voltage regulator of a battery power produces voltage when supplying the accessory power. The latter controlling signal indicates on/off state of the power.    USE - Power control system for vehicle audio module.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces cost of the audio module and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The side cover (100) has upper and lower side walls in which upper and lower grooves are formed respectively. The upper and lower ribs (6) are formed on the sides of the upper and lower grooves respectively. The right and left end walls are provided with the grooves and ribs. The grooves formed in the side walls and end walls are connected through the ribs. A sealing ring is mounted using a baffle provided in the ribs formed in the side walls and left end wall.    USE - Side cover of battery used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ribs are respectively provided with the baffle, the sealing ring can be installed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the side cover.    Side cover (100)    Rib (6)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal has a sealing plug (10) and a connection socket (11). The sealing plug is connected through a lead to a binding post (3). The binding post is provided with a groove and a double-path snap ring. A rubber ring (1) is connected with the binding post.    USE - Battery terminal of storage battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be connected to the storage battery safely and conveniently with improvement in waterproof, dustproof and shockproof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery terminal.    Rubber ring (1)    Binding post (3)    Slot (6)    Sealing plug (10)    Connection socket (11)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery groups (30) which consist of battery rows (20) that are consecutively arranged adjacent to each other. The battery rows consist of secondary batteries (10) that are disposed parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other. A frame (40) surrounds the battery groups. Several ribs (50) are disposed between the adjacent battery rows. The ribs are coupled to the frame and consist of the supporting grooves (51) that are formed in the lateral surfaces (50c) and accommodate the edges of the secondary batteries.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle such as electric bike and motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - As the secondary batteries are accommodated in the edges of the ribs, the batteries are attached stably and easily. Since the air circulation spaces are ensured by the ribs, the secondary batteries are efficiently cooled so as to improve the life time. As the secondary batteries supported by ribs are connected to connection taps, the assembly operation can be easily performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Secondary battery (10)    Battery row (20)    Battery group (30)    Frame (40)    Rib (50)    Lateral surface of rib (50c)    Supporting groove (51)
NOVELTY - The system has a tail gas turbine, a turbine cooler, a high frequency generator and an adapter. The tail gas turbine mechanically connected with the high frequency generator converts the tail pneumatic energy into mechanical energy in high speed rotation. The turbine cooler circulates the cooling oil to cool the turbine output shaft. The high frequency generator connected with the adapter converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The adapter rectifies the electrical energy generated by the high frequency generator, regulates the voltage and outputs a stable pressure.    USE - Automobile tail gas generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The high frequency electrical energy is outputted to the load by the rectification and voltage regulation by the adapter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of automobile tail gas generating system.
NOVELTY - The testing method involves providing a flow of exhaust gas from a fuel cell stack (12) to the exhaust gas line (32), and injecting a hydrogen gas from a hydrogen source to an anode side of the fuel cell stack using injectors (24). The injectors are used to inject gas from the hydrogen source directly to the exhaust line in a pulsed manner, and the pulse of hydrogen gas is injected into the exhaust gas line by the hydrogen sensor (30) to determine if the hydrogen sensor is operating properly.    USE - Testing method for hydrogen concentration sensor positioned in exhaust gas line for fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Determines the sensor response since the pulses from the anode purges or bleeds can be provided to the exhaust. Allows the concentration of hydrogen as mixed with the other gases in the exhaust to be accurately detected since a pulse of a known quantity of hydrogen gas will be provided within the system exhaust, which can be detected by the sensor and be analyzed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a testing system for hydrogen concentration sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Exhaust pipe (18)    Injectors (24)    Sensor (30)    Exhaust gas line (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a container body provided with a hole, where the hole is provided with a charging frame. The charging frame is provided with a car load power battery, where the battery is provided with a vehicle-mounted power battery in a charging circuit for a charging unit and a charging rack. The container body is provided with a storage chamber for placing a car load power battery quick changing device. The charging unit includes a charging machine in the container body. The quick changing device includes a track paved along length direction of the container body.    USE - Movable integrated vehicle i.e. car, mounted power battery quick changing system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a storing chamber for arranging vehicle-mounted power battery on the container body. The system allows a robot to change the power battery after paving track in a quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a movable integrated vehicle mounted power battery quick changing system.
NOVELTY - The regulating device has electrical source with anode and cathode that are connected respectively with the anode and cathode of the automobile electronics. The similar regulating circuits are connected in parallel with each other, and with the output signals outputted to the automobile electronics to regulate the performance. The voltage recognition circuit supplies power to and controlling on/off state of the at least two similar paths of regulating circuit.    USE - Regulating device for general automobile performance connected with automobile electronics.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the combustion efficiency of the engine thus increase the torque, saves the gas consumption and lessen the emission of the vehicle. The energy of the automobile batteries is not going to be consumed thus ensuring sufficient power for the automobile to be started normally. Improves the combustion efficiency, torque and motive force, while decreases emission and more effective gas saving. Provides faster startup speed and better speedup performance of the vehicle. Stabilizes the engine revolution and lower engine noises. Stabilizes the electronics performance, strengthens the capability of anti-interference while providing longer service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electric schematic diagram of the regulating device of general automobile.    Resistor (2)    Integrated circuit (4a)    Capacitor (5)    Triode (9)    Triode (19)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a shell provided with a power supply device. The power supply device is electrically connected with a negative ion generating device through a shell internal printed circuit board (PCB) control circuit. The shell is provided with a light plasma UV lamp tube. The power supply device is electrically connected to the light plasma UV lamp tube through the PCB control circuit.    USE - Composite vehicle-mounted air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier removes formaldehyde in interior air, benzene series gas, bacteria, virus and microorganism organic pollutant in a vehicle so as to effectively purify air, and can supply internal air using solar energy to the vehicle during sunny day, so that the purifier is economic, environment-friendly and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a composite vehicle-mounted air purifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cabinet comprises a main portion (1) provided with a solar battery board. The main portion is equipped with a vehicle cabinet device and an electrical device. The solar panel is connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected to electricity-using devices through the current converter.    USE - Photoelectric multifunctional cabinet of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy is saved, and the pollution is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photoelectric multifunctional cabinet of vehicle.    Main portion (1)    Left door plate (3)    Piston rod (7)    Right door plate (8)    Microwave oven (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing several bulk metallic glass elements to a system. A palladium/platinum (Pt) based bulk metallic glass element of the bulk metallic glass elements provides effective electrocatalytic performance to the system. The bulk metallic glass element includes one or more nanowires having a diameter of less than 15 nanometers. The Pt based bulk metallic glass element comprises a platinum-copper-nickel-phosphorus (Pt58Cu15Ni5P22) compound.    USE - Method for providing electrocatalytic functionality to energy application system such as battery, fuel cell, and solar cell (all claimed) used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable and durable catalytic and electrochemical reactions can be facilitated by providing the electrocatalytic functionalities. The multi-component nature of the bulk metallic glass alloys can yield higher activity and longer durability than the pure metallic systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the combinatorial target-substrate system.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery group divided into an upper layer i.e. main control module, and a lower layer i.e. lower temperature collecting module, where the collecting module is provided with voltage and current sampling modules, an equalizing protecting module and an insulation detecting module. A compensating switch is spaced apart from a controller area network (CAN) bus external to a vehicle controller. Real time uploading data passes through a Bluetooth module. The main control module adopts an internal integrated 2-path CAN controller.    USE - Distributed intelligent power battery set management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is easy and convenient to use and connect, and has data isolation function and stable and reliable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a distributed intelligent power battery set management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a bidirectional direct current (DC)/DC converter (4) electrically connected with a lithium battery and a motor control module (7), and a drive circuit (106) electrically connected with the bidirectional DC/DC converter. A current sensor (108) is connected with a corresponding control end of a controller (6). A driving part is electrically connected with a step-up converter (3). A voltage sensor (104) is connected to a boost converter. A super capacitor (5) complements load current.    USE - Energy management system for an electric car power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system meets power requirement of load, improves upgrading and acceleration performance of an electric vehicle, absorbs regenerative braking feedback energy, and increases energy utilization rate of an electric motor car, thus prolonging service life of a storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management method for an electric car power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy management system.    Step-up converter (3)    DC/DC converter (4)    Super capacitor (5)    Controller (6)    Motor control module (7)    Voltage sensor (104)    Drive circuit (106)    Current sensor (108)
NOVELTY - The charger has a solar battery board provided with a charging socket and connected with a lower part that is provided with four supporting feet. A supporting pin is provided with a telescopic rod. An end of the supporting pin is provided with a solar cell plate. A charging jack is provided with a Universal serial bus jack.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is environmental friendly and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted solar charger.
NOVELTY - The combustion source module has a solar battery board, a roof wind power end, a hydraulic impeller machine and a chassis engine. A hydraulic turbine (3) is operated by circulating the hydraulic oil. The rotating force of hydraulic turbine is 3-7.5 horsepower. A solar battery (10) is provided to supply power to an air filter plug device using an opening and closing bracket.    USE - Combustion source module for electric automobile e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of external power supply for the car can be avoided, the rotary force of hydraulic turbine can be increased, and the requirement of transmission power can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of combustion source module.    Starting electric motor (1)    Hydraulic turbine (3)    Drive gear box (6)    Front car transmission shaft sleeve (7)    Solar battery (10)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an electric vehicle body whose top part is fixed with a solar battery board and a wind pipe power generator. Top parts of multiple sets of wind pipe are connected with a solar battery car skylight having a solar collecting plate. Each wind pipe is fixed with the wind pipe power generator. A generator pipeline is installed on a bearing plate. A solar power unit and a wind power unit are connected with the storage battery board.    USE - Solar wind-powered electric automobile e.g. bus, coach and minibus.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces labor intensity, and is environment-friendly and energy-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar wind-powered electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The solar coach has a shed top and a battery plate (3). The shed top is equipped with the solar battery plate.    USE - Solar coach such as solar bus and car.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of bus and car can be reduced, and the electric power can be generated to bus and car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar bus.    Bus (1)    Bus top (2)    Solar battery plate (3)
NOVELTY - The device has oil tanks (1,2) with oil pipes (3,4) respectively. The two oil pipes are connected to a switching valve (5) which is connected to oil pipe (6). The oil tank (1) and/or the oil pipe (4) is attached to heating belt (7). The two oil pipes enter the transition oil tank that has filter that is connected to oil pipe (6). The heating belt and/or heat conducting portion (8) is connected with storage battery power.    USE - Low operating temperature diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The diesel engine works under low temperature so as to greatly reduce the dosage of oil. The diesel engine has simple structure, low cost and energy saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of low operating temperature diesel engine.    Oil tank (1,2)    Oil pipes (3,4,6)    Switching valve (5)    Heating belt (7)    Heat conducting portion (8)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has two transmission connection sets which are connected to two planetary gear sets and are provided with energy input terminal and a free transmission end respectively. A control end of the planetary gear sets is controlled to freely switch the free transmission end to the energy input terminal or energy output terminal.    USE - Transmission mechanism mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, for carrying out series type independent control of transmission apparatus e.g. hydroelectric generator and wind-powered generator.    ADVANTAGE - The independent control of the transmission can be carried out effectively and energy transmission performance of transmission mechanism can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the transmission mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a planetary gear set with an energy output terminal and another planetary gear set connects with the planetary gear set mechanically and parallelly. An energy input terminal is installed in the planetary gear set and free transmission end is controlled by a control end. The transmission end is freely switched to the energy input terminal or the energy output terminal and is installed in the other planetary gear set.    USE - Transmission mechanism for transmission apparatus such as hydroelectric generator and wind-powered generator of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission mechanism is effective in carrying out independent control of the transmission and improves the energy transmission efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of transmission mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The phase difference setting apparatus (11) includes a first epicyclic gear system (12A) whose sun gear (31A) is connected with and fixed to a case (20). The sun gear (31B) of a second epicyclic gear system (12B) is operably connected with a phase difference adjustment motor (13). A first permanent-magnet rotor (1A) or a second permanent-magnet rotor (1B) is directly supported by a bearing (5) in the case so that the rotors can rotate concentrically with respect to a stator (3).    USE - Phase difference setting apparatus for dual rotor type permanent-magnet motor or generator used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for wind-powered generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly efficient motor drive system which achieves high output and high rotation speed using a low voltage source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the shows the skeleton diagram of a dual rotor type permanent-magnet motor with phase difference setting apparatus.    First permanent-magnet rotor (1A)    Second permanent-magnet rotor (1B)    Stator (3)    Bearing (5)    Phase difference setting apparatus (11)    First epicyclic gear system (12A)    Second epicyclic gear system (12B)    Phase difference adjustment motor (13)    Case (20)    Sun gear (31A)    Sun gear (31B)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating chlorine dioxide gas at the output end of a fuel cell. A fuel cell stack is connected with a buffer chamber to store chlorine dioxide gas. The volume of the buffer chamber is adjusted to prevent fluctuation of gas pressure in buffer chamber when pressure of air in the buffer chamber is changed.    USE - Method for stably controlling supplying pressure of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of fuel cell can be controlled stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for device for stably controlling supplying pressure of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the method for stably controlling supplying pressure of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a case having several batteries. A middle wind plate is connected with one end of the case. Other end of the case is connected with a wind radiating device and heating device. A cooling device is provided with air inlet and exhaust components arranged at sides of a wind shield portion. The heating device is provided in the case through the middle wind plate. The state of battery pack is monitored to control operation of the heating device.    USE - Thermal management system of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be cooled effectively by using the thermal management system. The structure of thermal management system can be simplified. The electric leakage from battery can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for thermal management method of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the thermal management system of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has an inlet air channel (1) that is connected to a centrifugal fan (3). The centrifugal fan is set at the battery metal shell (6). A passage opening (5) of the centrifugal fan is connected to the battery metal shell in extended direction. An air outlet is provided with guide sheet (4). The centrifugal fan is provided with fan volute (2).    USE - Electric vehicle battery radiating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the passage opening of the centrifugal fan is connected to the battery metal shell in extended direction, air quantity can be increased, the battery can be replaced easily, and antistatic pressure resistance can be ensured, due to which the radiating performance and service life of the device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of the electric vehicle battery radiating device.    Inlet air channel (1)    Fan volute (2)    Centrifugal fan (3)    Guide sheet (4)    Passage opening (5)    Battery metal shell (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind power generator connected with a charging controller. The charging controller is connected with an accumulator battery. A storage battery group is connected with an impeller of the wind power generator that is provided with a crank rocker to control the wind power generator and a horizontal plane of the impeller to form a certain angle.    USE - Automobile auxiliary generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has no pollution and large market prospective, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile auxiliary generating device.
NOVELTY - A mechanical portion is installed on top of impeller (1) of driving shaft (9) connected with input end of vertical conical gear box whose output end is connected to transverse belt (3). Alternating current generator (4) of electric control portion is connected with direct current motor (15) and output end of self-coupled transformer (5). The charging control output end of electromagnetic valve (16) is connected with battery charger. The motor is connected with valve input end to form loop. Computer chip (10) is connected with control end of electromagnetic valve.    USE - Non-motor vehicle driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The valve and charging or discharging state of the storage battery can be controlled through electric control portion computer chip and the automatic switching of supply power to the direct current motor can be achieved. The direct current motor with enough electric energy can be provided. The device with self-power generation effect can be provided. The charge device with battery maintenance reminding function can be provided. The pollution of environment can be reduced. The energy saving and environment-friendly product can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the non-motor vehicle driving device.    Impeller (1)    Transverse belt (3)    Alternating current generator (4)    Self-coupled transformer (5)    Driving shaft (9)    Computer chip (10)    Direct current motor (15)    Electromagnetic valve (16)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a battery whose anode is electrically connected with an input end of an alarm circuit and cathode is connected with an output end of the alarm circuit. A starting circuit is connected with a hub motor zero line of an electric bicycle wheel. The alarm circuit is provided with a signal output end that is connected with the starting circuit. The starting circuit comprises transistors (Q1-Q3) and resistors (R2, R3), where a collector of one of the transistors is connected with the input end of the alarm circuit. The transistors are PNP-type or NPN-type transistors.    USE - Low power consumption electric bicycle theft-proof pre-warning circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has theft prevention function, and avoids consuming electric energy. The circuit utilizes the starting circuit that triggers the alarm circuit when rotating wheel of a bicycle, thus ensuring safety of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a low power consumption electric bicycle theft-proof pre-warning circuit.    Transistors (Q1-Q3)    Resistors (R2, R3)
NOVELTY - The device has linear generator that is fixed on case, and connected to circuit transmitted to electric appliance or energy storage device. A movable piston rack is connected to linear generator of the mobile shaft. A bottom plate is provided based on position vehicle shaft fixing rod through bottom of universal joint. The universal joint is connected with a rack. A top of piston rod device is fixed on the base plate or fixed on the case.    USE - Vehicle gravity power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple-structured with reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle gravity power generation device.
NOVELTY - The unit has a main processor unit (1) connected with a wireless communication module (2) to receive charging data by an integrated circuit (IC) card interface unit (3-1) corresponding to a judging result. The main processor unit is connected with an information display module (4). An IC card module (3) realizes data communication between the main processor unit and the information display module through a universal I/O port. A disassembly-proof module (7) is connected with the main processing unit to send an interrupt signal corresponding to a control program.    USE - 5.8 GHz electronic non-parking charging system vehicle-mounted unit.    ADVANTAGE - The disassembly-proof module is connected with the main processing unit to send the interrupt signal corresponding to the control program, thus ensuring provision of vehicle/transaction information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a 5.8 GHz electronic non-parking charging system vehicle-mounted unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main processor unit (1)    Wireless communication module (2)    IC card module (3)    IC card interface unit (3-1)    Information display module (4)    Disassembly-proof module (7)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has an enthalpy conversion cylinder that is provided in outer barrel of ends of wet enthalpy converting cylinder. The outer cylinder is covered with an electric insulating material with an electric heating wire (3) or electric heating belt. The electric heating wire or electrical heating belt is connected with the fuel battery (1) electrically connected with the output end.    USE - Electric heating wire enthalpy conversion device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifying ability and the operating efficiency of the enthalpy conversion device can be enhanced. The usage of proton exchange membrane of fuel cell with high open-circuit voltage can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric heating wire enthalpy conversion device for fuel cell.    Fuel battery (1)    Enthalpy conversion device (2)    Electric heating wire (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte film whose two sides are provided with an anode chamber and a cathode chamber, respectively. The anode chamber is provided with an anode, an anode active material and an anode frame. A positive electrode is provided with an anode compact and a porous positive pole. The cathode chamber is provided with a cathode, a cathode active material and a cathode frame. An anode collector is fixed outside an anode plate. A cathode collector is fixed outside a cathode plate. A negative electrode is provided with a compact porous cathode.    USE - Non-flow type secondary vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures better environment protection, and has prolonged service life. The battery is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a non-flow type secondary vanadium battery.
NOVELTY - A microstructure transfer device has a stamper (5) comprising a support base material (1) and microstructure layer (4) formed on support base material, and a pressurization mechanism having top head portion and lower stage portion interposed between resin-coated to-be-transferred substrate and stamper. The microstructure of resin is formed on surface of to-be-transferred substrate. The microstructure layer has a surface layer containing polymer of resin composition (2) comprising silsesquioxane derivative.    USE - Microstructure transfer device e.g. double-sided microstructure transfer device (claimed) is used for light-emitting diode, fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The microstructure transfer device is economically manufactured, without environmental pollution. The stamper of microstructure transfer device has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microstructure transfer stamper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view explaining the manufacture of microstructure transfer stamper.    Support base material (1)    Resin composition (2)    Microstructure layer (4)    Microstructure transfer stamper (5)    Top plate (6)
NOVELTY - The acquisition unit (40) acquires positive electrode capacitance ratio, negative electrode capacitance ratio and a battery capacity fluctuation amount. The fluctuation amount is separated into primary fluctuation amount caused by deterioration and secondary amount caused by precipitation of lithium. Availability of recycle/reuse of battery (10) of interest is determined based on secondary amount. Fluctuation amount is set as product of negative electrode capacitance and deviation amount of negative electrode composition axis with respect to positive electrode axis.    USE - System for determining deterioration of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The availability of recycle or reuse of battery of interest can be appropriately determined based on secondary fluctuation amount without dismantling the lithium ion secondary battery in deterioration state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining deterioration of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for determining deterioration of lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Battery checker (30)    Acquisition unit (40)    Estimation unit (50)    Determination unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether or not a portion of a fuel gas path is blocked by water at minimum. A refrigerant is prevented from flowing into a refrigerant outlet port (34b) arranged in the vicinity of a fuel gas outlet port (32b) when the portion of fuel gas path is blocked by water. The refrigerant outlet ports are arranged in the vicinity of an oxidant gas outlet port (30b) and fuel gas outlet port in a manner such that one of refrigerant outlet ports is arranged on side of oxidant gas outlet port and other refrigerant outlet port is arranged on side of fuel gas outlet port.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining of the condensed water in the fuel gas path can be effectively prevented during low-load electric power generation, so as to ensure a favorable electric power generation state. The refrigerant can be effectively regulated in a refrigerant flow path in a fuel cell. The condensed water which retains in the vicinity of the fuel gas outlet port is discharged easily so as to exclude the stagnant water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (12)    Controller (16)    Oxidant gas outlet port (30b)    Fuel gas outlet port (32b)    Refrigerant outlet port (34b)
NOVELTY - The appliance (1) has a cabinet (2) including a door (3) for closing an access opening providing access to an operating space within the cabinet. An electric current system e.g. accumulator, producing electric current comprises a fuel cell. The system is integrated into a base of the cabinet. The base comprises a set of guides for housing a tin containing combustible fluid i.e. methanol-based solution, to be fed to the fuel cell. The base comprises a quick-coupling type connection unit allowing for quick connection of the tin.    USE - Household appliance e.g. refrigerating appliance (claimed) such as refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, washing/drying machine and clothes dryer. Can also be used for an oven.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance utilizes an accumulator unit arranged above the tin, so that liquid leaking from the tin is not in contact with parts of the appliance. The appliance includes a water heating unit such as electric resistor, so that operating time of the system can be maximized to supply power to resistive loads. The appliance allows integration of the system into the base to allow the appliance to be made independent of electric mains, thus preventing power blackout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a household appliance.    Household appliance (1)    Cabinet (2)    Doors (3, 5A)    Actuation device (4)    Covering (5)
NOVELTY - The stator (10) has a coil whose one winding end is located in radial direction outside at one end side in axial direction of stator and other winding end is located in radial direction. Both the winding ends are connected within in-phase coil by crossover portions (14T) over a different-phase coil. The crossover portions latch the winding end side provided on outer side along radial direction of outer side winding support portion and other winding end side provided on the inner side along radial direction of inner side winding support portion.    USE - Salient-pole intensive winding stator of electric motor used in electric vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensile strength is provided to winding by support portions and coil is wound around the direct insulator or teeth, so that the volume fatness by the spring back of coil can be suppressed. The space factor and motor performance can be improved. The in-phase coils can be wound by same coil, so that manufacturing cost can be reduced. The length of crossover portions can be shortened. The copper loss can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the salient-pole intensive winding stator.    Stator (10)    Stator core (11)    Insulator (12)    U-phase coil (13u)    Crossover portion (14T)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of a wound electrode component (88) formed by winding a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet through a separator sheet (40). A porous layer (60) is formed in the sheet surface of positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet, and/or separator sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet. In the winding direction (BB) of the wound electrode component, the porous layer has a winding center portion (62) thicker than the winding outer side portion (64).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles. Can also be used for personal computers and other portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent durability and charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the sheet-like electrode component.    Separator sheet (40)    Porous layer (60)    Metallic compound particles (61)    Winding center portion (62)    Winding outer side portion (64)    Wound electrode component (88)    Winding direction (BB)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has an over-pressure interruption assembly that is arranged to break electrical connection when internal pressure of battery reaches a predetermined pressure threshold. The assembly is provided with a pressure sensing surface which is arranged to deform and break electrical connection when internal pressure of battery reaches predetermined pressure threshold. The pressure sensing surface is provided with a pattern of predefined mechanical weakness which is adapted to effect electrical connection breaking deformation when overpressure is detected.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery for power application such as power tool, powered bicycle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is adapted to achieve balance between low contact resistance and rapid disengagement to effectuate current interruption when the threshold pressure is reached. The weakness can be arranged so that the effective footprint area of the pressure sensing surface is reduced by creasing, squeezing or crushing of the pressure sensing surface about the weakness upon deformation due to internal battery over- pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assembly provides electrical connection between a battery electrode and a corresponding battery terminal of the battery such that battery current flows between the battery electrode and the corresponding battery terminal during normal working conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cut-off view of lithium rechargeable battery.    Lithium rechargeable battery cell (100)    Metallic can (112)    Electrode plates (114,116)    Separator (118)    Conductive electrode tab (120)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) consists of anode (20), cathode (30) and electrolyte (40) provided between the electrodes. The anode has a surface (21) partially coated and/or impregnated with chemically linked catalyst binder hydrogel material and the cathode has surface partially coated and/or impregnated with another chemically linked catalyst binder hydrogel material.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct borohydride fuel cell used in power supply device for generating electricity (all claimed) used for portable and residential devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The chemically linked catalyst binder hydrogel material has excellent stability in both acid and alkaline aqueous solution. The fuel cell with high performance is manufactured economically by an environmentally-friendly process. The electrochemical supercapacitor has highly reversible charge-storage, delivery capabilities, high cycle life and high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) chemically linked catalyst-binder hydrogel material;    (2) use of the chemically linked catalyst-binder hydrogel material;    (3) manufacture of chemically linked catalyst-binder hydrogel material;    (4) electrochemical energy storage device;    (5) electrochemical supercapacitor; and    (6) semi-fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (20)    Surface (21)    Anode catalyst (24)    Cathode (30)    Electrolyte (40)
NOVELTY - The connecting plate (10) has a connecting section (11) that connects the terminal of electric wire which electrically connects battery module (1) and load. An over current blocking element blocks the electric current when overcurrent flows into the electric wire (30). The terminal of the electric wire is formed as conductor exposed section in which the conductor is exposed by removing an insulating coating. The insulation section holds the connection section, conductor exposed section and terminal main portion in an insulation state.    USE - Connecting plate for battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery connection plate prevents the short circuit of connection section of overcurrent blocking element and an electric wire reliably without requiring separate component to prevent short circuit and the terminal is connected with overcurrent blocking element easily. The rigidity of terminal main position is improved by preventing the movement of overcurrent blocking element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery connection plate.    Battery module (1)    Connecting plate (10)    Connecting section (11)    Terminal with overcurrent blocking element (20)    Electric wire (30)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a heat-exchange portion (10) which is connected with a cooling portion for circulating and cooling external air. A heating portion (11) is positioned in side portion of heat-exchange portion and is connected with a heating portion for circulating and heating air. A blowing portion (12) is positioned at side portion on opposite side to heat-exchange portion of heating portion.    USE - Heating/cooling module of battery used in vehicle, lamp, electric tool, electronic installation and communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The blowing portion reduces the temperature of the battery by inhaling the cooling-air which is passed through the heat-exchange portion so that the temperature of the battery is maintained to predetermined operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heating/cooling module.    Heating/cooling module (1)    Heat-exchange portion (10)    Heating portion (11)    Blowing portion (12)    Battery module (22)
NOVELTY - The compressor has an inverter box (23) provided in an outer periphery of a housing. A control circuit board (25) is fixed in the inverter box. An existing exothermal electrical component (35) is provided in a bottom part of the inverter box. A planar part (31) is provided in an inner-wall part of the inverter box. The electrical component is installed in the inverter box. A vibration quake-resistant structure (A) isolates vibration of the control circuit board with respect to a lead terminal (35a) in a state.    USE - Inverter integrated electric compressor for an air conditioner mounted in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The existing exothermal electrical component is provided in the bottom part of the inverter box, and the vibration quake-resistant structure isolates the vibration of the control circuit board with respect to the lead terminal in the state, thus preventing the lead terminal from damage caused by the vibration of the control circuit board with simple structure, and performing thermally radiating process of the existing electrical component in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an inverter box.    Vibration quake-resistant structure (A)    Inverter box (23)    Control circuit board (25)    Planar part (31)    Existing exothermal electrical component (35)    Lead terminal (35a)
NOVELTY - The method involves back-transforming stored high temperature energy into kinetic energy or current over a tube heat exchanger (11) by pulling a high temperature super accumulator (HSA) (10). The stored high temperature energy is exploited over a closed supercritical carbon-di-oxide circuit and a generator unit for back-transformation of current. Inductive current is transmitted during charge races in a track to measure a primary guard magnetic field by pickup coils in the tires.    USE - Method for storing thermal energy in a HSA to drive an electric driving system e.g. passenger car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing necessary aggregates to an inductive power source and heating the HSA to move according to the charge races, thus reducing the cost of the vehicle and improving ride comfort and safety. The method enables increasing charge race net density in the track region so as to minimize weight of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a HSA comprising a metal alloy    (2) an inductive current transmission unit for charging a HSA over stationary charging stations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric driving system.    Generator (4)    Wheel hub motors (5)    Power supply (6)    HSA (10)    Tube heat exchanger (11)
NOVELTY - The device (25) has a fuel cell system (11) for driving the device and made of fuel cells. Power supply is provided to the transport device based on a fuel cell principle. The fuel cell system comprises a fuel supply and control unit (12) in which the transport device is supported by floor bottom or a corresponding plane surface. Loads are moved in X, Y, and Z directions by the transport device that transports machine rollers away from a belt retractor (22) of a fiber web machine. Operating degree of the transport device lies at a range of 95 percent.    USE - Transport device for transporting loads e.g. rollers, machine rollers, reels, panel rollers and/or drying panel balls (all claimed), between two target objects at a fiber web machine i.e. paper machine, for manufacturing papers. Can also be used for a paperboard machine.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is provided to the transport device based on the fuel cell principle, thus enabling transporting of winding axles between different treatment devices of the fiber web machine and stock piles arranged at the fiber web machine in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a transport device in connection with a fiber web machine.    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel supply and control unit (12)    Dryer section (21)    Belt retractor (22)    Transport device (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves vaporizing a pre-heat circulating medium i.e. water, by using exhaust gas heat in a high pressure heating surface (11) of a waste-gas heat exchanger (12). Saturated steam and liquid phase in a high pressure separation vessel (13) are separated, where remaining high pressure saturated steam directly flows over a superheater (16) of an expansion machine (9). Additional heat from exhaust gas cooling and engine cooling is evaporated, where the medium flows to the same low-pressure separation vessel.    USE - Method for utilizing waste heat from an internal combustion engine e.g. petrol engine and gas engine, in power plants to create mechanical and/or electrical power by a vapor circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing the throttling losses, thus increasing overall performance of the engine and reducing fuel consumption, while reducing the processing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for utilizing waste heat from an internal combustion engine to create mechanical and/or electrical power by a vapor circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for utilizing waste heat from internal combustion engines to create mechanical and/or electrical power by a vapor circuit.    Expansion machine (9)    High pressure heating surface (11)    Waste-gas heat exchanger (12)    High pressure separation vessel (13)    Superheater (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving electric current in an electrical energy storage unit (14) of the vehicle and heating a cooling medium in a cooling circuit (12). The waste heat of a unit is inserted in a cooling medium. The unit is charged with the electrical energy during the loading of the electrical energy storage unit.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle, particularly hybrid vehicle with electric drive.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves driving electric current in an electrical energy storage unit of the vehicle and heating a cooling medium in a cooling circuit, and hence ensures efficient and improved vehicle operating method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling arrangement for a vehicle with electric drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling arrangement.    Cooling arrangement (10)    Cooling circuit (12)    Electrical energy storage unit (14)    Battery charger (16)    Cooler (18)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a housing (11) arranged with a fuel cell (2). A conveyor (6) conveys air to a cathode region (4) of the cell. The conveyor conveys a partial air flow as rinsing air through the housing in a flow direction. A duct element (10) rinses air between the conveyor and the housing, where the rinsing air between the conveyor and the housing flows through a heat exchanger (13). The conveyor comprises an electric machine and an expander that expands exhausts gas of the cell, where the exhaust gas flows through a catalytic burner in a direction of flow before entering the expander.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in an electrical drive train of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the conveyor for carrying media streams e.g. air, thus reducing the number of required components to be utilized, and hence reducing installation space and weight of the system. The system is produced in an inexpensive and energy-efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode region (4)    Conveyor (6)    Duct element (10)    Housing (11)    Heat exchanger (13)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an electric machine (1) i.e. motor, provided with an induction coil (3). An inverter with shift members (4) provides alternating voltage to the electric machine. A battery (5) provides direct voltage at an input end of the inverter. The shift members of the inverter directly interconnected to the induction coil with components of an advancing actuator (2). A low-energy storage unit (6) is directly connected between the battery and a pole of an output end of the actuator, where the storage unit comprises a capacitor.    USE - Circuit arrangement for a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The low-energy storage unit is directly connected between the battery and the pole of output end of the actuator such that the arrangement is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for generating high direct current voltage    (2) a motor car comprising an electrical power assist device    (3) a method for operating a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an induction machine.    Electric machine (1)    Advancing actuator (2)    Induction coil (3)    Shift members (4)    Battery (5)    Low-energy storage unit (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has two serial-interconnected cells (1), where each cell has recording electrodes for contacting a positive electrode i.e. cathode (2), and a negative electrode i.e. anode (3), respectively. The electrodes are formed from different metals. The recording electrodes are provided with a passive corrosion protection in form of an attached component i.e. clip, formed of material selected from group consisting of paint, rubber or plastic. A conversion layer is selected from group comprising anodized coats, hard anodized coats, chromating, phosphate layer, burnishing layers and/or anodizing layers.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a hybrid and/or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows cell arrestors to reduce corrosion, thus increasing service life. The battery allows electrolyte of the recording electrodes to prevent damage in connection/compound contact. The battery enables plastic clip along with arrestors to provide mechanical strength and relatively easy assembly, thus avoiding additional material requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coating is selected from materials of group consisting protective varnishes, epoxy resins, polyurethane resins and/or Butyl and/or silicone rubbers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cell comprising recording electrodes.    Serially interconnected cells (1)    Cathode (2)    Anode (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing commonly used codes for a number of common functions, which are called by a starter and an application, in a commonly used memory block (26), which comprises a number of storage positions of a non-volatile memory (22). Renewed compiling of the commonly used codes is enabled at a time. Number of pointers of common functions is stored in the memory block, where the number of storage positions in the memory block is used according to renewed compiling of the code for storing the number of pointers of the common functions.    USE - Method for updating shared memory architecture utilized with a battery monitoring system in a vehicle control system.    ADVANTAGE - The number of pointers of the common functions is stored in the commonly used memory area, where the number of storage positions in the commonly used memory block is used according to renewed compiling of the code for storing the number of pointers of the common functions, thus reducing the associated memory space in which software units commonly use a part of the code, and hence providing better communication functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a memory architecture comprising a non-volatile application memory block    (2) a battery monitoring system control device comprising a non-volatile application memory block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle control system (10)    Vehicle-subsystem control devices (12-16)    Vehicle bus (18)    Non-volatile memory (22)    Commonly used memory block (26)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust line provided with a combustion engine. A mixing chamber (2) is provided with a fluid inlet (7) and a fluid outlet (8). The mixing chamber is attached around the exhaust line. The fluid e.g. water, in the mixing chamber is heated by the exhaust line. An insulation part (3) is present between the mixing chamber and the exhaust line. A cold bridge (6) connects the exhaust line with the mixing chamber by the insulation part, where the mixing chamber is attached at a silencer (1).    USE - System for using heat energy of an exhaust gas of a combustion engine of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system dissipates heat from the exhaust line so as to improve energy efficiency of the motor car. The system can reduce thermal conduction in the motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a system for using heat energy of an exhaust gas of a combustion engine of a motor car.    Silencer (1)    Mixing chamber (2)    Insulation part (3)    Cold bridge (6)    Fluid inlet (7)    Fluid outlet (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting an exhaust gas stream of an additive heating device that heats lubricant of an internal combustion engine (5) e.g. diesel engine, and/or a gear box and an auxiliary unit (8), to the engine, where the auxiliary unit is designed as an initiator, a starter, an electrochemical energy storage and/or generator. A heat exchanger arrangement (3) of an exhaust line (2) in the heating device is arranged in or at an oil sump (7) of the engine and/or the gear box. An outlet (4) is arranged on the exhaust line in a direction of flow before the arrangement.    USE - Method for preliminary and/or supplementary heating a coolant and/or a lubricant of an internal combustion engine e.g. diesel or petrol engine, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas stream of the additive heating device heating the lubricant of the internal combustion engine and/or the gear box and the auxiliary unit is transmitted to the engine, thus enabling preliminary and/or supplementary heating of the coolant and/or the lubricant of the engine while enabling an efficient, favorable and easy lubricant supply to the engine during starting procedure and warming-up phase, and reducing mechanical wear of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for preliminary and/or supplementary heating of coolant and/or lubricant of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for preliminary and/or supplementary heating of a coolant and/or a lubricant of an internal combustion engine.    Exhaust line (2)    Heat exchanger arrangement (3)    Outlet (4)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Oil sump (7)    Auxiliary unit (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst has thin-particles which are supported on the carbon support through catalyst particles containing noble metal. The thin-particles are layered titanium oxide which peeled from lepidocrocite-type titanate.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle, household appliances and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high activity and stability. The fuel cell using electrode catalyst has excellent electric power generation efficiency, output characteristics and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode catalyst has thin-particles which are supported on the carbon support through catalyst particles containing noble metal. The thin-particles are layered titanium oxide which peeled from lepidocrocite-type titanate (CsxTi2-x/4O4, where x is 0.5-1). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a membrane electrode assembly (10) comprising an electrolytic membrane (15) in an interposed state. A catalyst layer (11) comprises an ion exchange resin. A thin-piece catalyst particle is removed from a lantern niobium oxide layer with a carbon carrier. The catalyst particle includes a platinum element. A nanoparticle of a gold alloy is supported on the carbon carrier. Diameter of the nanoparticle of the gold alloy is 1-50 nanometers. An anode (13) and a cathode (14) comprise a carbon layer between the catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer (12).    USE - Electrode catalyst for a fuel cell utilized as power supply of an electric vehicle, a domestic co-generation and a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is provided the membrane electrode assembly that comprises the electrolytic membrane in the interposed state, and the thin-piece catalyst particle is removed from the lantern niobium oxide layer with the carbon carrier, so that electric power generation can be efficiently improved and an output of the electric catalyst is reliably improved, thus reducing the electro-conductivity between the catalyst particle and the carbon carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Catalyst layer (11)    Gas diffusion layer (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    Electrolytic membrane (15)
NOVELTY - The plate (131) has a negative electrode active material particle which is formed by exposing an portion of particulate form to the surface (133h) of negative electrode active material layer (133). The negative electrode active material occludes lithium ion by reacting with lithium ion and producing an alloy. The particle holding layer (136) is adhered to the metal current collection board with negative electrode active material particle (135).    USE - Negative electrode plate for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The reactivity with lithium ion can be improved by enlarging the exposed area of negative electrode active material particle. The performance of the battery use apparatus carrying lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The manufacturing process can be simplified. The capacity of the battery can be enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery;    (2) vehicle;    (3) battery use apparatus; and    (4) manufacturing method of negative electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode plate (131)    Negative electrode active material layer (133)    Surface (133h)    Negative electrode active material particle (135)    Particle holding layer (136)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrolytic membrane (12) supplying oxidizing agent gas to a cathode side electrode (26) and fuel gas to an anode side electrode (28). An oxidizing agent gas flow path (30) is provided in a metal separator (14) and a fuel gas flow channel (34) provided in another metal separator (16). A reactive-gas flow channel is provided with a flow-path part for passing the reactive gas toward a reactive gas exit communicating hole from a reactive-gas inlet port communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can attain the reactive gas with respect to electric power generation surface, so that the electric power generation surface can generate electric power at a time of sudden acceleration, thus performing stabilization of electric power generation rapidly at the time of starting and shortening the time exposed for high electric potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Metal separators (14, 16)    Cathode side electrode (26)    Anode side electrode (28)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (30)    Fuel gas flow channel (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing aqueous mixed-material by mixing an active material and a viscosifying material in an aqueous medium (S10). An active material and a viscosifying material comprise a compound-material layer. An aqueous solution is prepared (S20) in the aqueous medium contained in a binder. A PH is prepared (S30) and adjusted, so that difference of the PH of the aqueous mixed-material and the pH of the binder containing aqueous solution after the pH control is less than 0.3. A paste is prepared (S40) for forming a compound-material layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode of a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, that is utilized as a power supply for an electric motor mounted in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a personal computer and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the aqueous mixed-material by mixing the active material and the viscosifying material in the aqueous medium, and the paste is prepared for forming the compound-material layer, so that generation of an aggregate by an un-dissolved viscosifying material can be prevented and the paste is coated uniformly, thus improving quality of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing an electrode of a secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Aqueous mixed-material preparation step (S10)    Aqueous solution preparation step (S20)    PH preparation step (S30)    Paste preparation step (S40)    Paste filtering step (S50)    Negative electrode compound-material layer forming step (S60)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming an inorganic filler coating material via a first dispersion process (S12), and forming a coating material for porous layer formation via a second dispersion process (S14). A dispersion force for mechanically dispersing a binder in the second dispersion process is set smaller than a dispersion force for mechanically dispersing an inorganic filler in the first dispersion process.    USE - Manufacturing method for battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric motor mounted in motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress the peeling of a porous layer from the surface of electrode and/or separator, thus ensuring excellent battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the formation of a porous layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First dispersion process (S12)    Second dispersion process (S14)    Coating and drying process (S20)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material particle (22) comprises microcrystal (23) which consists of graphite, and low crystalline carbon (24). The microcrystal is mutually orientated irregularly.    USE - A negative electrode active material particle used for lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle or battery-mounted apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material particle can improve input-output characteristics of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material particle (22) comprises microcrystal (23) which consists of graphite, and low crystalline carbon (24). The microcrystal is mutually orientated irregularly. The specific surface area by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method is 1-5 m2/g. The ratio R1 (I110/I004) of peak intensity I110 about (110) plane of graphite crystal obtained by X-ray diffraction analysis, and peak intensity I004 about (004) surface is 0.2-0.7. The ratio R2 (I1360/I1580) of strong I1360 of D band (1360 cm-1) and strong I1580 of G band (1580 nm-1) obtained from Raman spectrum of greater than or equal to 90% of whole particle using laser beam with wavelength of 532 nm is 0.3-1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a negative electrode plate comprising negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material particle;    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery comprising negative electrode plate;    (3) a vehicle;    (4) a battery-mounted apparatus; and    (5) a manufacturing method of negative electrode active material particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode active material particle.    Negative electrode active material particle (22)    Microcrystal (23)    Low crystalline carbon (24)
NOVELTY - The stack (FS) has a fuel cell (C) comprising a membrane electrode structure (2). A separator includes peripheral parts (1F, 3F) for joining with an outer periphery of the structure. A stacked outer periphery of the fuel cell is integrally coated with a resin member (R). The resin member is equipped with a clearance gap seal part (S1) interposed between structures of the peripheral parts for joining adjacent to the lamination direction of the separator. A peripheral sealed part (S2) provided at a front end of the peripheral parts for joining to an outer peripheral surface of the resin member.    USE - Fuel cell stack. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack can distribute fluid with sufficient seal function to an inner side of an end surface of the separator employed with the resin member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a compression state of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (C)    Fuel cell stack (FS)    Resin member (R)    Clearance gap seal part (S1)    Peripheral sealed part (S2)    Peripheral parts (1F, 3F)    Membrane electrode structure (2)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a battery group arranged in one direction of a cell which accommodates an electric power generation element in case. A projection portion (131) forms a refrigerant path into which a refrigerant flows along the case opposing surface which faces the cell adjacent to one direction among the outer surfaces of the case. A projection portion (132) is arranged at the refrigerant path. Heights of projection portions are set in one direction of the cell to satisfy predetermined formula. The cell is lithium-ion or nickel hydrogen battery.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of the assembled battery can be improved efficiently and the pressure loss of the assembled battery can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the spacer.    Spacer (13)    Spacer main portion (130)    Spacer leg portion (130x)    Projection portions (131,132)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell (11) provided with a purge valve (11C) and arranged in a predetermined direction. A bus-bar (21) is unitized by a bus-bar module part (2). A chamber (31) forms an air path for cooling air passed along the purge valve. The bus-bar module part is a valve protection part located between the chamber and the purge valve. The valve protection part is provided with a weak part (23A), which allows discharge of gas into the chamber when the gas is discharged from the purge valve.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bar module part is the valve protection part located between the chamber and the purge valve, so that the purge valve can be protected without impairing an original function of the bus-bar module part, thus reducing number of parts and saving cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell.    Bus-bar module part (2)    Cell (11)    Purge valve (11C)    Bus-bar (21)    Weak part (23A)    Chamber (31)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a battery group including cells arranged in one direction in a case. First projecting members (131) form a refrigerant path by arranging them along the case opposing surfaces which face the cells among the outer surfaces of the case. A second projecting member (132) is arranged at the refrigerant path. The installation angle ( alpha ) with respect to the refrigerant flow direction of the second projecting member is less than 30 degrees.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicle (claimed), such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling capacity and suppresses pressure loss of refrigerant which cools battery since second projecting member is arranged at refrigerant path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the first projecting members and a second projecting member of the assembled battery.    First projecting members (131)    Second projecting member (132)    Inclined part (132A)    Installation angle (alpha)
NOVELTY - The valve apparatus has reed valves (100A,100B,100C) which are arranged in parallel. The valve apparatus is configured to open and close according to the pressure difference of the upstream of flow path and the downstream of the flow path. A pressure difference is configured for opening the specific reed valve when the pressure difference of reed valves is set small.    USE - Valve apparatus for supplying oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves valve opening stability while reducing size reduction of the valve apparatus since the pressure difference is configured for opening the specific reed valve when the pressure difference of reed valves is set small, in which, reed valves are arranged in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the arrangement of the three reed valves in the shut valve.    Piping (61)    Shut valve (62)    Reed valves (100A,100B,100C)
NOVELTY - The cell has a fuel cell module (10) comprising an electric power generation body (12). A flow-path cross-sectional area variable mechanism is provided in a groove shaped flow-path part, which is placed in a gas flow path. Piping parts (210, 220) are connected to an oxidant gas supply manifold (70a) and an oxidant gas discharge manifold (70b). A flow controller (300) controls flow volume of air containing oxygen supplied to the oxidant gas supply manifold. A pressure gauge (400) measures pressure of air supplied to the oxidant gas supply manifold.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, for a fuel cell system that is utilized as a motive power source of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path cross-sectional area variable mechanism is provided in the groove shaped flow-path part, which is placed in the gas flow path, so that an excess drying of an electrolytic membrane by purge of a dry gas is prevented, thus improving durability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for decomposing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell module (10)    Electric power generation body (12)    Oxidant gas supply manifold (70a)    Oxidant gas discharge manifold (70b)    Piping parts (210, 220)    Flow controller (300)    Pressure gauge (400)
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. lithium ion battery (100), has a case main body (10) comprising an electric power generation element. Pattern channels (11, 12) press the electric power generation element within a case, and a case self holds down from two sides of opposition direction. A sealing lid (20) seals an opening part of the case main body. A positive electrode terminal (31) and a negative electrode terminal (32) are attached to protrude toward an outer side of the case from the sealing lid. A resin-made insulation member is interposed in an attachment location to the sealing lid.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases performance of the lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Case main body (10)    Pattern channels (11, 12)    Sealing lid (20)    Positive electrode terminal (31)    Negative electrode terminal (32)    Lithium ion battery (100)
NOVELTY - The light source unit (1) has a semiconductor type light source incorrect light emission prevention portion (17) including at least one capacitor (172) to prohibit the light emitting chips (41-44) from incorrect light emission usually caused by noise from a power source line. The capacitor is electrically connected to the electric power feeding members (91,92) of a socket (11).    USE - Light source unit for semiconductor type light source, such as light emitting diode, of vehicle lamp (claimed), such as a tail stop lamp or a rear combination lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor of the incorrect light emission prevention portion is not mounted on the substrate, maintaining the size of the non-light-emitting portion of the lamp as well as thermal radiation performance of the substrate. Visibility of the lamp is maintained as it is, contributing to traffic safety. The light emitting chip is shielded from the noise, caused by electromagnetic waves, by providing the metal heat radiating member on the socket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a light source unit.    Light source unit (1)    Socket (11)    Semiconductor type light source incorrect light emission prevention portion (17)    Light emitting chips (41-44)    Electric power feeding members (91,92)    Capacitors (172)
NOVELTY - The battery has a bus-bar module (1) equipped with an outer frame (10) and a bus-bar (11). The bus-bar includes output terminals arranged in an outer side of the bus-bar module. The bus-bar is formed in a hole whose magnitude is smaller than that of a cross section of the output terminals. The bus-bar is formed with an electro conductive material i.e. copper, and an outer frame (10) is formed with an insulating material i.e. resin. A cut part is cut toward an outer side of an insertion port from an end surface of the insertion port.    USE - Assembled battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cut part is cut toward the outer side of the insertion port from the end surface of the insertion port, so that the operation man-hour for fastening can be reduced, thus preventing complication of fastening structure of the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a bus-bar module.    Bus-bar module (1)    Outer frame (10)    Bus-bar (11)
NOVELTY - The module has a vertical edge part (21) opposing a circumferential end face (10a) of a solar cell panel (10). A clearance gap between a piece (20) of an edge part and the circumferential end face of the solar cell panel is filled with sealing resin (30). A lower end part of the edge part is extended from a back surface of the solar cell panel. A through-hole is formed in a surface of the edge part. The sealing resin has moisture resistance. An edge part (65a) contacts a light-receiving surface of the solar cell panel from an upper end part of the edge part.    USE - Solar cell module for use as power supply apparatus in a vehicle and an information terminal such as personal computer, personal digital assistant, an electronic dictionary, a digital audio apparatus and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical edge part opposes the circumferential end face of the solar cell panel, where the clearance gap between the piece of the edge part and the circumferential end face of the solar cell panel is filled with the sealing resin, so that the circumferential end face of the solar cell panel can be sealed reliably, and size reduction and weight reduction of the module can be achieved by removing a frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (10)    Circumferential end face of cell panel (10a)    Piece (20)    Vertical edge part (21)    Sealing resin (30)    Edge part (65a)
NOVELTY - The converter has a calculation part calculating a minimum electric current value of a direct current (DC) reactor. The calculation part calculates average electric current value of the DC reactor in one cycle based on minimum electric current value. Control part (20) controls electric power based on calculated average electric current and by controlling a switching element in a discontinuous mode, and electric current flow to DC reactor is zero in an operation mode for fixed period.    USE - Direct current (DC)-DC converter for use in vehicle i.e. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the electric power based on calculated average electric current and also by controlling the switching element in the discontinuous mode, thus reducing voltage supplied to the converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control method    (2) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Control part (20)    Power supply device (30)    Switching converter (50)    Auxiliary circuit (52)    Voltage-measurement device (60)
NOVELTY - The relay has an actuator (130) which is provided with a fixed contact portion (110) and a moving contact portion (120) which are separated from each other. A plate (140) is provided to support the actuator. An arc space is provided in the plate for accommodating the fixed contact portion and the moving contact portion, when a cover assembly (150) supports the fixed contact portion. An align guide (142) of the plate is provided to guide the queue of the cover assembly.    USE - Relay for hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle such as golf cart and electric powered lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The welding quality can be improved and welding process efficiency can be improved. The cover assembly can be positioned at correct location. The positional deviation between the fixed contact portion and moving contact portion can be prevented. The quality of the relay can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the relay.    Fixed contact portion (110)    Moving contact portion (120)    Actuator (130)    Plate (140)    Align guide (142)    Cover assembly (150)
NOVELTY - The motor (100) has a motor housing (140) which accommodates a rotor core (110) and a stator (120). A motor inner cover (150) is formed in an outer circumference of an opening portion of the motor housing through several connection portions to hermetically seal the rotor core and the stator. An open space portion (141) provided in the motor housing is extended along columnar direction to perpendicularly face the motor inner cover. A cylindrical shield (160) is installed inside of the open space portion.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation blower motor for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the blower motor can be improved. The blower motor can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen recirculation blower motor.    Hydrogen recirculation blower motor (100)    Rotor core (110)    Stator (120)    Motor housing (140)    Open space portion (141)    Motor inner cover (150)    Cylindrical shield (160)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a reference electrode provided in a side of a transmitted film. A measure electrode is provided in another side of the transmitted film. A voltmeter is provided in an opening of a unit cell for measuring voltage at the opening or stack laminating the unit cell. The reference electrode is provided with a reference substance, and measures fuel concentration in the measure electrode. The reference electrode changes the voltage value of the opening of the unit cell or the stack laminating the unit cell according to fuel concentration.    USE - Fuel concentration measuring sensor for use in a fuel recycle system unit of a fuel cell utilization apparatus i.e. vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has stable operation, and does not depend on property of an electrolyte film and a catalyst layer. The sensor prevents degeneration of the fuel recycle system unit due to oxidation reaction in the fuel cell unit cell, and increases intensity and thickness of the electrolyte film. The sensor is convenient to maintain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reference substance is selected from one of methanol, hydrogen, fuel and formic acid. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel concentration measuring method    (2) a fuel cell utilization apparatus comprising a fuel recycle system unit    (3) a fuel recycle method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel concentration measuring sensor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves consecutively providing (S1) a thin band consisting of a metal material. An upper side of the thin band is coated (S2) with an adhesive layer at constant interval. The leading edge of the thin band coated with the adhesive layer is cut (S3) to form a thin plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing core block of transformer used in inverter of solar cell generating system used in lighthouse, clock tower and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The turnaround time necessary for manufacture of core block can be shortened while reducing the manufacturing cost. The aesthetics of the product can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for core block manufacturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating manufacturing process of core block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to provide thin band (S1)    Step to coat thin band with adhesive layer (S2)    Step to cut leading edge of thin band (S3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a piezoelectric element (5) which is installed in the recess portion direction formed in one side of the horizontal plane upper side of the joint portion. The piezoelectric element is connected electrically through the sidewall of the recess portion side (44). The power generation by the piezoelectric element is performed when the wheel of vehicle is put on the joint upper side.    USE - Bridge linking apparatus for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The bridge linking apparatus is installed inexpensively and the investment cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bridge linking apparatus.    Piezoelectric element (5)    Main portion (41)    Recess portion side (44)    Wire (61)    Upper plate (S)
NOVELTY - The device has rotary shaft (20) which is installed parallel to a frame (10). A battery case (40) is supported by support bracket and battery module (30) is provided with mounting groove (41). The battery module is inserted in lower portion of the frame. A motor is fixed in the battery case to supply power to rotate the rotary shaft.    USE - Mounting device of battery module for electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting device can be assembled and disassembled easily. The weight and cost of the device can be reduced and number of component required for the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the mounting device of battery module for electric vehicle.    Frame (10)    Rotary shaft (20)    Battery module (30)    Battery case (40)    Mounting groove (41)
NOVELTY - The device has direct current (DC)/DC converter (100) that covert variable voltage to fixed voltage. A DC/alternating current (AC) inverter (200) converts DC voltage outputted from the DC/DC converter into the AC voltage. A resonant-type push-pull converter (110) is operated in the constant duty to output voltage proportional to the input voltage. The boost converter (120) is operated to maintain the fixed output voltage.    USE - Power conversion device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation ratio of the high-frequency transformer can be reduced. The copper loss of the core of the transformer can be reduced. The volume and weight of the power conversion device can be reduced. The leakage of power through inductance component can be reduced. The fluctuation voltage of the fuel cell can be prevented. The use of the distributed power can be economic. The cost of the cell can be reduced. The utilization rate of cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling power conversion device for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power conversion device for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC/DC converter (100)    Resonant-type push-pull converter (110)    Boost converter (120)    DC/AC inverter (200)    Controller (300)
NOVELTY - The device has an automobile exhaust tube that is divided into two branches. The two branches are provided with electronic control valve (9,10) respectively. A heat-conducting sheet of a branch pipe (8) supplies heat resource to a generator (1). The electronic control valves open and close to adjust the tail airflow through the exhaust branch pipe, so as to control the temperature of the generator.    USE - Lithium bromide refrigeration device for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of the tail gas and oil consumption of the automobile are reduced so that energy is saved and greenhouse effect is reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium bromide refrigeration device.    Generator (1)    Air-cooled condenser (2)    Throttle valve (3)    Exhaust branch pipe (8)    Electronic control valve (9,10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a capacitor (34) i.e. smoothing capacitor, and another capacitor (36) i.e. smoothing filter, interposed between a positive electrode wire (24b) and a negative electrode wire (26b). A heating controller i.e. electronic control unit (ECU) (50), controls an operation of a buck-boost converter (16) e.g. step up/down converter, to generate current similar to a pseudo-alternating current (AC) current. The controller inputs/outputs the current between a battery (14) e.g. lithium-ion battery, and the latter capacitor through the former capacitor to heat the battery.    USE - Apparatus for heating a battery e.g. secondary battery such as lithium-ion battery, of a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a lead battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery and a capacitor, and for a hybrid vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a fuel cell (FC) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller inputs/outputs the current between the battery and the latter capacitor through the former capacitor to heat the battery, thus efficiently heating the battery through heat generation of an internal resistance even if an ambient temperature is low in winter time, so that the battery can output an expected power without adversely affecting a size of the apparatus by avoiding use of a heater or an increase in a capacitance value, and hence reducing a time period at which the vehicle is started until a vehicle operation performance at a normal battery temperature is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery heating apparatus for a vehicle.    Battery (14)    Buck-boost converter (16)    Positive electrode wire (24b)    Negative electrode wire (26b)    Capacitors (34, 36)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - The system has solar power conversion mechanisms that are installed along roadways. The solar panels are installed along and above the highways horizontally. The solar panels are installed adjacent to the roadway with plane of solar panel installed horizontally.    USE - Battery charging system for vehicles such as BEV, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and pluggable hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rate of increase in level of global warming as measured by increase in level of green house gas concentration in the atmosphere due to road transportation during the operational phase can be reduced. The rate of increase in atmospheric temperature can be reduced. The impact of exhaust gases from road vehicles on the health of humans can be avoided. The dust generated by road vehicles can be reduced. The rate of increase in atmospheric temperature due to solar energy absorption can be reduced. The electric energy consumption for vehicle air conditioning and wipers can be reduced. The energy can be provided for road transportation without worsening global warming situation. The current fossil fuel driven vehicles can be converted into solar powered battery driven vehicles such that can create lot of employment.
NOVELTY - The device has intelligence battery sensor (30) that detects charged capacity of battery (20). A control unit (40) detects travel information of battery. An electric module (60) detects power consumption of battery based on charged capacity of battery. A power management unit (100) outputs control mode signal to control supply of power based on power consumption of battery.    USE - Device for managing power supplied to electric apparatus such as navigation apparatus, rear view mirror and portable media player mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in headlight, radio and air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power management unit outputs control mode signal to control supply of power based on power consumption of battery, usage amount of power source can be controlled effectively, thus prolonging lifetime of battery. By controlling maximum value of the transient current amount, voltage drop and energy damping can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power management device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (20)    Battery sensor (30)    Control unit (40)    Electric module (60)    Power management unit (100)
NOVELTY - The wheel has a compressed air part (19) driving a turbine through a gearbox that rotates an alternator. Tires are eccentrically mounted on a wheel (10) of pistons (1). The alternator produces electrical current that charges a battery.    USE - Compressed air producing wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a compressed air producing wheel.    Pistons (1)    Wheel (10)    Compressed air part (19)
NOVELTY - Coated porous material (I) comprises: (a) a porous substrate comprising many pores extending through the substrate from a first major surface to a second major surface, each pore comprising an inner pore wall defining the internal dimension of the pore; and (b) a hydrophilic coating on the pore walls, where the hydrophilic coating comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and at least one crosslinked polymer in a single layer.    USE - The coated porous material is useful: as a separation medium to carry out separations in aqueous media as well as in non-aqueous fluids; in any of a variety of filtration applications including ultra-filtration, health care, food and beverage, and/or industrial markets; in fuel cell and battery separator applications; and as membranes, films and/or as components in any of a variety of articles for filtration.    ADVANTAGE - The coated porous materials: exhibit a high surface energy (e.g. higher than the surface energy of the uncoated porous substrate), preferably 85 dynes/cm or greater; provide low fouling propensity and a high filtration efficiency; and are capable of being flexed, folded, or pleated without breaking or crumbling to the touch in a filter cartridge or in other filtration devices requiring high surface area materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of coated porous material comprising: (a) providing a porous substrate; (b) applying a coatable composition to at least a portion of the inner pore walls of the porous substrate, where composition comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, at least one polymerizable compound and solvent; (c) removing at least a portion of the solvent from the coatable composition to dry the coatable composition; (d) saturating the porous substrate and the coatable composition with a rewetting solution; and (e) polymerizing the polymerizable compound to form a hydrophilic coating on the pore walls.
NOVELTY - An energy generation system (1) comprises electric power generation unit to produce electric power and hot exhaust gas, hydrogen generation unit (30) to produce hydrogen by dehydrogenating hydrogen storage medium using heat of hot exhaust gas of electric power generation unit, and electrolysis unit to electrolyze water and produce hydrogen and oxygen using electric power from electric power generation unit.    USE - An energy generation system for hydrogen-fueled car, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Energy generation system is small in size and produces electric power and hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an energy generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy generation system (1)    Engine (11)    Generator (13)    Hydrogen generation unit (30)    Electric power distribution apparatus (51)
NOVELTY - The charger (100) has a mounting pocket (12) formed according to a battery pack (1) opened by a surface of a main body case (10). A pocket side connection part (20) is connected with a charge contact (3) provided in a bottom face (15) of the mounting pocket. A rib (13) is abutted by a surface of the battery pack. Another rib (14) is formed along an opening position of the mounting pocket. The battery pack is inserted into the mounting pocket, which is made to contact a part of the ribs. Length of the latter rib is lesser than that of the former rib.    USE - Charger for a battery pack utilized in an electrical equipment. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, a notebook personal computer, an assist bicycle and an electrical tool.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting pocket is formed according to the battery pack opened by the surface of the main body case, where the pocket side connection part is connected with the charge contact provided in the bottom face of the mounting pocket, and the battery pack is inserted into the mounting pocket, which is made to contact the part of the ribs, so that the battery pack is fixed to the mounting pocket in a reliable manner, thus maintaining the charger in an easier and improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a charger.    Battery pack (1)    Charge contact (3)    Main body case (10)    Mounting pocket (12)    Ribs (13, 14)    Bottom face (15)    Pocket side connection part (20)    Charger (100)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a membrane electrode assembly formed by joining of a fuel electrode (3) and an oxidizing agent electrode (4) on surfaces of a polymer electrolyte membrane (2), where standard oxidation reduction potential of metal ion is greater than that of hydrogen ion of the membrane electrode assembly. The metal ion comprises palladium ion and silver ion. A cooling plate (7) is joined outer side of a separator (5), and a cooling agent is supplied to a circulation groove (71). Catalyst layers (31, 41) are equipped with an electro-conductive carbon particle.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for supplying electric power to a portable apparatus and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly is formed by joining of the fuel electrode and the oxidizing agent electrode on the surfaces of the polymer electrolyte membrane, so that deterioration of the polymer electrolyte membrane and the catalyst layer is suppressed, durability of the polymer electrolyte membrane is improved, and size and weight of the PEFC is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a PEFC.    PEFC (1)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Oxidizing agent electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Cooling plate (7)    Catalyst layers (31, 41)    Circulation groove (71)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate comprises porous membrane which has fluorine-containing polymer, polyolefin polymer graft modified by monomer containing unsaturated carboxyl group or unsaturated amide group as modified polyolefin polymer and inorganic oxide fine particle.    USE - Electrode plate used as separator for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone, pager, hand-held terminal, portable facsimile (FAX), portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handy cleaner, portable compact disk (CD), minidisc, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply and memory card, noncommercial application, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, load conditioner, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, medical devices (e.g. pacemaker, hearing aid and shoulder massage machine), munitions, and space.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate has high mechanical strength and high mobility of electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The material has a metallic element provided with a composition, where the metallic element is selected from zirconium, tin, yttrium and aluminum. A porous polyethylene separator (3) is interposed between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). A laminated body is interposed between laminate films, which are affixed with thermoplastic resin on a metal foil. A lamination (5) is provided with an opening part of an electrolyte injection. A coupling of four X-O has a relationship between shortest 0.95 or less X-O bond distance / the longest X-O bond distance.    USE - Positive electrode active material for use in a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium secondary battery, that is utilized for portable electronic device, vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling of four X-O has the relationship between shortest 0.95 or less X-O bond distance / the longest X-O bond distance, so that the volume change of the positive electrode active material can be suppressed, and a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be effectively manufactured in cycling, thus reducing capacitance change of the positive electrode and the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Porous polyethylene separator (3)    Positive electrode and negative electrode tab (4)    Lamination (5)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery collector has aluminum porous body (4) in which surface is provided with 3.1 mass percent or less. The aluminum porous body is formed with aluminum alloy layer (2) in the resin (1) surface of the resin body having communicating hole. The aluminum porous body consists of aluminum alloy containing chromium, manganese or group of elements consisting transition metal elements.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery collector for collecting non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte battery (both claimed) of e.g. portable information terminal, electric vehicle, domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the discharge capacity and charging and discharging efficiency of battery since the aluminum porous body is provided with aluminum alloy containing chromium, manganese or transition metal elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery collector.    Resin (1)    Aluminum alloy layer (2)    Aluminum alloy layer film resin body (3)    Aluminum porous body (4)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an aluminum porous body filled up with a lithium metal. The aluminum porous body is formed of an aluminum coating material. An aluminum layer (2) is formed in a surface of a core material, which consists of copper and nickel. Ratio of volume of the lithium metal occupied to the aluminum porous body is 50- 100 percent. An electron beam is irradiated to aluminum metal of a raw material. An aluminum metal layer is formed by making the aluminum metal adhere to a resin surface of a resin body.    USE - Alloy negative electrode for a lithium cell i.e. lithium secondary battery, such as a lithium ion battery for a portable information terminal, an electric vehicle and a home use electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum porous body is formed of an aluminum coating material, thus improving capacitance density and charging or discharging cycle of lithium cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an alloy negative electrode for lithium cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of a aluminum layer formed on a surface of resin.    Resin (1)    Aluminum layer (2)
NOVELTY - The device has piezoelectric energy producing layer (12) which is provided with electric energy producing units are inserted in the cap (2) and/or in the sidewall of the tire. The piezoelectric energy producing layer is built in the carcass or between the carcass and the air-proof rubber layer or in the reinforcement and outside material, or between the outside material and the carcass of the tire.    USE - Device for producing piezoelectric energy, used in tire of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy production can be efficiently improved, which induced by the deformation of the tire when the motor car is moving.
NOVELTY - The electric power generator (1) has comprises a propeller (2), which is connected to a motor (3) and is incorporated into the front part of a vehicle (4). A helical part is also provided which is connected to the propeller.    USE - Electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generator has comprises a propeller, which is connected to a motor and is incorporated into the front part of a vehicle, and thus the electric power generator is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric power generator.    Electric power generator (1)    Propeller (2)    Motor (3)    Vehicle (4)
NOVELTY - The device has an inflation tire (78) provided with elastic trigger devices for touching a piezoelectric element (36) to detect tire pressure or driving a generator. An elastic trigger device is provided with an elastic spring that is utilized to store energy. A lead wire (11) is connected with a spring and provided with conductive pressure gas or gravity energy. An end of the lead wire is connected or in contact with a selecting part (16) in a tire crown (68) or a lever. An end of the spring is connected with the selecting part on the tire.    USE - Elastic trigger piezoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with a ground to drive a spring in a compression state so as to release mechanical energy, thus enabling a piezoelectric element to generate output load for providing tire running information to the device or driving a generator to rotate to continuously charge a storage battery to provide power for running an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an elastic trigger piezoelectric device.    Lead wire (11)    Selecting part (16)    Piezoelectric element (36)    Tire crown (68)    Inflation tire (78)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has heating wires adhered inside the handle of the bicycle. A focusing apparatus is installed in the handle for obtaining the solar energy. A micro-electric generator is attached in a buffering apparatus part of the focusing apparatus.    USE - Bicycle for use with heater.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has heating wires adhered inside the handle of the bicycle, and a focusing apparatus is installed in the handle for obtaining the solar energy, and hence ensures an improved bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The station has an airflow duct (4) including an integrated, cylindrical wind rotor (2), which is rotatably mounted transverse to air flow (1) in smooth-running manner. The rotor has a rotation-symmetric cylinder geometrical basic design. A vane-like blade emanating from a center of rotation causes rotation of the rotor. A generator (3) i.e. hollow shaft generator, is coupled to the rotor and generates electrical current, where controlled electrical energy of the current is supplied to an energy storage e.g. battery, of a vehicle-electrifying system.    USE - Portable wind power station for generating electrical current in a road vehicle e.g. hybrid automobile and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The controlled electrical energy of the current is supplied to the energy storage of the vehicle-electrifying system, thus increasing storage capacity of the energy. The station increases driving range of the vehicle, and autonomously generates the electrical energy without noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle with an airflow duct including an integrated rotor-generator assembly.    Air flow (1)    Integrated, cylindrical wind rotor (2)    Generator (3)    Airflow duct (4)
NOVELTY - The zinc-ball supplying apparatus has reservoir (10) that is installed at the upper side of accommodation space where a zinc ball is stored. An opening and closing element (12) of rotation ribs is rotatably arranged in reservoir. A rotating element is provided for rotating opening and closing element. The zinc ball is flowed between rotation ribs when the opening and closing element is rotated in opposite direction. The supply of the zinc ball is blocked when the rotation rib is partitioned-off with respect to internal space and accommodation space of reservoir.    USE - Zinc-ball supplying apparatus used for electric vehicle, motorcycle and electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc ball can be supplied reliably to the accommodation space so as to increase the mass productivity of the product. The manufacturing cost of the product can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the zinc ball supplying apparatus.    Reservoir (10)    Opening and closing element (12)    Cathode bag (200)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery (1) that is installed at an upper portion of support bracket (2), and linked with a brine electrolysis type hydrogen producing device (4) through conductive wire (3). The hydrogen producing device is connected with hydrogen fuel storing container manufacturing workshop (6) through hydrogen input pipe (5). A hydrogen fuel storing container (7) is linked through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (8), with hydrogen fuel battery (9) which is linked with electric motor through conductive wire. The electric motor is connected to rape harvester.    USE - Power device for supplying solar hydrogen energy source to rape harvester.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power energy can be released effectively via the electrochemistry reaction and the power energy in the electric motor can be transformed into mechanical energy supplied to the rape harvester, the harvesting and threshing operations of rape can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power device for supplying solar hydrogen energy source to rape harvester.    Solar battery (1)    Support bracket (2)    Conductive wire (3)    Brine electrolysis type hydrogen producing device (4)    Hydrogen input pipe (5)    Hydrogen fuel storing container manufacturing workshop (6)    Hydrogen fuel storing container (7)    Hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (8)    Hydrogen fuel battery (9)
NOVELTY - A polypyrrole/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanotube composite film manufacturing method involves electrospinning conductive polymer monomer using polyvinyl alcohol solution to form conductive polymer nanofiber. The nanofiber is dipped in metal ions. The nanofiber in the metal ions is subjected to vapor deposition polymerization through a composite membrane.    USE - Method for manufacturing polypyrrole/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanotube composite film that is utilized in a fuel cell, display and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the polypyrrole/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanotube composite film in a simple, easy and economical manner with high stability and conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scanning electron microscope photograph of polypyrrole/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanotube composite film.
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchanger shell (202) that is provided with battery monomer (201) which includes twenty small batteries (103). A phase change material is prevented from entering the shell through a liquid inlet pipe (205). The gap between battery monomer and shell is filled with a foam material made of copper, nickel or plastic. The shell is provided with a cut-off plate (204) for controlling flow rate of fluid into shell. A cover plate (207) is provided in the ends of the shell, and is made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene engineering plastic material.    USE - Battery device for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery device can be controlled efficiently, thus the battery device can be operated normally in severe thermal environment. Hence the durability of the battery device is improved. The performance of the battery device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery device.    Battery (103)    Battery monomer (201)    Heat exchanger shell (202)    Cut-off plate (204)    Liquid inlet pipe (205)    Cover plate (207)
NOVELTY - The device has a tautable webbing (2) provided on a roller (1). A force confinement unit i.e. electric machine (3), is attached to the roller to isolate a portion of the webbing from collision with a vehicle e.g. electric car. The force confinement unit is coupled with an electrochemical energy store (5) i.e. high volt battery, and secured at a body of the vehicle. The force confinement unit and the roller are arranged on a housing. A control unit (4) is connected to a sensor system of the vehicle.    USE - Safety belt device for a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and vehicle operated with fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The force confinement unit can execute the release of the force confinement and the release of the rationalization of the webbing without using pyrotechnics, so that operations of the device are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The force confinement unit is selected from a group consisting of an electromotor and a generator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a safety belt device of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a safety belt device for a vehicle.    Roller (1)    Tautable webbing (2)    Electric machine (3)    Shaft (3.1)    Control unit (4)    Electrochemical energy store (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning a component (3) by a cleaning liquid (7). The component is non-destructively tested by an ultrasound beam, where the ultrasound beam is injected into the component through a fine beam linkage using a beam of the cleaning liquid. The component is partially immersed into a bath (9) of the cleaning fluid. The ultrasound is injected via the bath of the cleaning fluid. The cleaning liquid includes one of volatile, waterless, non-corrosive and inert properties. The ultrasound beam is coupled by a coupling medium.    USE - Method for treating a component i.e. bipolar plate, of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows testing the component non-destructively by the ultrasound beam and injecting the ultrasound beam into the component through the fine beam linkage using the beam of the cleaning liquid, thus avoiding contamination of the component, and hence treating the component in an efficient and simple manner while reducing time of a component manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing station for non-destructively testing and cleaning a bipolar plate of a fuel cell, comprising a fluid guide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a manufacturing station of a bipolar plate of a fuel cell.    Component (3)    Cleaning liquid (7)    Bath (9)    Washing machine (25)    Drying apparatus (27)
NOVELTY - A source material is dissolved in a solvent to obtain a solution. Electroconductive carbon particles are added to obtained solution and gelatinized. The obtained gel is baked to obtain lithium-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide used for positive-electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide having excellent electroconductivity and crystallinity, and suppressed aggregation of primary particles and coarsening of secondary particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A source material is dissolved in a solvent to obtain a solution. Electroconductive carbon particles are added to obtained solution and gelatinized. The obtained gel is baked to obtain lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: LixMyP1-zXzO4 (I).    M=Fe, Ni, Mn, Zr, Sn, Al or Y;    X=Si or Al;    x=more than 0 to 2;    y=0.8-1.2;and    z=0-1.
NOVELTY - A source material is dissolved in a solvent to obtain a solution. The solution is gelatinized and electroconductive carbon particles are added and pulverized. The obtained gel is baked to obtain lithium containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Manufacture of lithium containing complex oxide used as positive electrode active material of lithium ion secondary battery used for portable electronic device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of electroconductive carbon particles improves the electroconductivity of the lithium containing complex oxide, suppresses the aggregation of the primary particles and coarsening of the secondary particles. Since the pulverization of lithium containing complex oxide for particle size control after baking is not required, the crystallinity of the lithium containing complex oxide is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A source material is dissolved in a solvent to obtain a solution. The solution is gelatinized and electroconductive carbon particles are added and pulverized. The obtained gel is baked to obtain lithium containing complex oxide of formula: LixMyP1-zXzO4 (I).    M=iron, nickel, manganese, zirconium, tin, aluminum or yttrium;    X=silicon or aluminum;    x=0-2 (excluding 0);    y=0.8-1.2;and    z=0-1.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motors (1,2) that is applied to wheels of axle of trailer. A loading cell (12) measures traction or thrust force exerted on trailer by vehicle. An electronic regulator (3) regulates charging and power supply of traction batteries (4) and regulates power supplied to motors (9,10). The regulator controls independent activation of motors to provide traction torque or braking torque to minimize traction or thrust force to approximate performance of vehicle to situation when trailer is absent. The power supplied to motors is regulated by battery.    USE - Motor vehicle with trailer, such as industrial/commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator can control independent activation of motors to provide traction torque or braking torque to minimize traction or thrust force to approximate performance of vehicle to situation when trailer is absent. The group of traction batteries can provide high power density safety with high power capacity and supplies current with very low charging level, so that the service life of the battery can be improved. The performance of the trailer can be improved with reduced fuel consumption. The stability of the system can be improved with high braking power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Method for managing the traction and/or braking of the electric engines; and    (2) computer program for managing the traction and/or braking of the electric engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of traction system.    Electric motors (1,2)    Electronic regulator (3)    Battery (4)    Motors (9,10)    Loading cell (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a BMS that is connected with storage battery set, motor controller and central controller. A battery pack is formed as lithium ion, nickel hydrogen, lead acid, silicon or sodium-sulfur battery. Motor controller is connected with electric generator, BMS and central controller. Electric generator is connected with electric control gear box, motor controller and brake energy recycling control device. The central controller is connected with BMS, motor controller, electric control gear box and brake energy recycling control device.    USE - Drive control system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving process of electric vehicle is controlled, and the electric gear box output rotating speed can be changed, so as to obtain the maximum driving efficiency and efficient driving performance of vehicle. The kinetic energy converted into electric energy is enabled to charge the storage battery group, and the electric control gearbox is controlled according to running status change transmission ratio, so that the energy recovery efficiency of electric vehicle can be effectively improved, and the endurance mileage of the vehicle can be achieved. The mechanical brake and dust can be suppressed by electric brake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the drive control system of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves using fuel cell structure according to requirement of metal mold design. A pressing mold is designed and mounted on hydraulic machine. The hydraulic pressure supplied to pressure carbon plate is 40-120 MPa. The carbon bipolar plate formed by compression molding is made of raw material such as carbon powder, carbon fiber and thermosetting resin.    USE - Manufacturing method of carbon bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell bipolar plate mechanical process is simplified such that precision and quality of the carbon bipolar plate can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the carbon bipolar plate is reduced.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchange pipeline for connecting an output end of a water flow passage and an input end of a fuel cell system. The heat exchange pipeline is connected with a heat circulation motor. A heating return pipe is connected to a radiating cycling motor from one end of a three-way valve. A heat return pipeline is connected to a heat exchanger. A control module senses a signal of the fuel cell system and starts a heat system. A heat insulating device is placed between water without a heat exchange material transmission shift.    USE - Fuel battery heat electric symbiotic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery heat electric symbiotic system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling four switch tubes of full-bridge side. Two switch tubes of push-pull type side are controlled. The antiparallel diode of switch tube is used for rectification by the auxiliary edge.    USE - Control method of bidirectional DC converter used in alternating Current (AC) or (DC) uninterrupted power system, solar power system, electric vehicle, fuel cell system, multi-port hybrid power supply system, power amplifier and current elevator.    ADVANTAGE - The control method reduces the control chip and saves cost, decreases volume and weight of the control circuit. The process improves the efficiency of converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the DC converter.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (200) has an anode and a cathode that comprised with the respective mixture having carbon particles (214,218). The average porosity of carbon particle of cathode is greater than average porosity of carbon particle of anode. An electrolyte is contacted with anode and cathode. The mixture is provided with lithium ions intercalating the carbon particles of capacitor. The mass ratio of cathode and electrolyte is less than specific value while mixture of anode is free of lithium metal particles (216) in cycled charged state of capacitor.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used in windmills, solar panels, electric buses, hybrid electric vehicle, cameras, and forklifts.    ADVANTAGE - The mass ratio of cathode and electrolyte is less than specific value while mixture of anode is free of lithium metal particles in cycled charged state of capacitor, so that the requirement of electrolyte can be reduced, and the power densities of capacitor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of electrochemical capacitor.    Electrochemical capacitor (200)    Anode electrode (204)    Cathode electrode (208)    Carbon particles (214,218)    Lithium metal particles (216)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a circuit connected with a power arm, an integrated card (IC) card billing module, a decoding electronic switch, a super capacitor, a speed regulation and energy recovery module and a motor. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are connected to a power working loop. An output end of a positive pole is connected with the positive electrode of a high chemical battery charging controller, the super capacitor and cathode of the high chemical battery. An energy recovering module input end is connected with the positive electrode.    USE - Dynamic electric charging vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle efficiently utilizes high chemical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a dynamic electric charging vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind generating set for charging multiple groups of batteries using wind. The batteries continuously transmit electrical power to a power driving motor for alternately driving the power driving motor to rotate.    USE - Wind energy electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enables protection of environment, and reduces air pollution and emission of harmful gas pollution to the environment, and avoids health hazard to human, and prevents earth greenhouse effect.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar battery plate (2) equipped at two sides of a back end of a vehicle frame (6). A lower part of a seat (7) is equipped with a storage battery (1). The solar battery plate is connected with the storage battery through a lead. A front end of the vehicle frame is provided with an illuminating lamp (3). A wheel (8) of a spoke (5) covers a decorative lamp. The illuminating lamp and decorative lamp are connected with the storage battery through a lead.    USE - Solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is aesthetic and practical in structure, and has illuminating property. The solar battery plate converts sunlight into electric energy, so that the bicycle is energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar bicycle.    Storage battery (1)    Solar battery plate (2)    Illuminating lamp (3)    Spoke (5)    Vehicle frame (6)    Seat (7)    Wheel (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an unwinding roll (310) and a winding roll (330) travelling electrode material (E). A film forming roll (320) is placed between the unwinding roll and the winding roll to travel the electrode material along a cylindrical surface of the film forming roll. The film forming roll comprises a cooling unit cooling the electrode material. An evaporation unit i.e. electronic beam, receives a lithium source (340) to form a lithium thin film (140) in the electrode material positioned on the film forming roll. A measuring unit measures thickness of a deposited lithium thin film.    USE - Device for fabricating an electrode i.e. lithium electrode, of an energy storage device i.e. lithium-ion-capacitor, utilized in an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid EV during roll-to-roll process.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that the electrode material is machined in a roll-to-roll manner by the unwinding roll, the winding roll and the film forming roll, thus reducing machining time, manpower and costs. The electrode material faces a deposition source such that lithium can be also deposited on an opposite surface to the electrode material, thus improving mass production and economical efficiency. The device utilizes the evaporating unit to form the thin film on the surface of the electrode material, thus preventing the thin film from being deposited on the electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for fabricating an electrode.    Electrode material (E)    Lithium thin film (140)    Unwinding roll (310)    Film forming roll (320)    Winding roll (330)    Lithium source (340)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing battery tests on batteries (140) e.g. lithium ion batteries, and obtaining a battery test result. The test result is stored in a database (222). A set of replacement batteries i.e. new batteries, is obtained. The battery tests are performed on the replacement batteries. The result is obtained for the replacement batteries, and the battery test results are stored in the database. The battery test results are retrieved from the database. The batteries are identified based upon the retrieved battery test results for use in forming a refurbished battery pack.    USE - Method for repairing/testing a used battery pack e.g. lithium ion battery pack and nickel metal hydrate battery pack, from an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement batteries are obtained, the battery tests are performed on the replacement batteries, the test result is obtained for the replacement batteries, the battery test results are stored in the database, the battery test results are retrieved from the database, and the batteries are identified based upon the retrieved battery test results for use in forming the refurbished battery pack, thus enhancing repairing/testing of the used battery pack in an efficient and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for testing a battery of a battery pack from an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack maintenance device.    Batteries (140)    Battery pack maintenance device (200)    Terminals of battery (202, 204)    Connectors (206, 208)    Forcing function (210)    Measurement circuitry (212)    Memory (220)    Database (222)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has a battery cell with a cell terminal. An exothermal reactive layer has primary and secondary sides where the primary side is arranged adjacent to the cell terminal. A nickel-plated copper interconnect segment is arranged adjacent to the secondary side of the exothermal reactive layer. The exothermal reactive layer ignites to form a bonding joint between the interconnect segment and the cell terminal in response to a laser beam that contacts a portion of the exothermal reactive layer which comprise several aluminum and nickel layers.    USE - Battery module for providing electric power in battery-electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provided battery module utilizes exothermal reactive layers that can be ignited utilizing a laser beam during manufacture of the module to bond cell terminals of the battery cells to associated interconnect segments extremely quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for bonding cell terminal of battery to interconnect segment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Frame segments (60,62,64,66,68,70,72,74,76)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has power generation units (12) which are provided with electrode assembly that is provided with an electrolyte (22) sandwiched between electrodes (24,26). Corrugated separators (14,18,20) are alternately stacked together with electrode assembly (16a). A reactant gas channel is provided to flow reactant gas along electrode surface in plane direction. A coolant channel (44) is provided between the power generation units. The corrugated separators are provided with protrusions that are arranged so as to be superposed with each other in stacking direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusions are arranged so as to be superposed with each other in stacking direction, the cooling channel having skip cooling structure can be easily manufactured. The total number of components can be reduced so that fuel cell stack can be assembled with high efficiency at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Power generation units (12)    Corrugated separators (14,18,20)    Electrode assembly (16a)    Electrolyte (22)    Electrodes (24,26)    Coolant channel (44)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has a solid metallic substrate (101) that is provided with primary coating (102) of metal nanoparticles and secondary nanoparticle coating (103). The primary coating is configured to promote adhesion of other coating by creating a direct metal-to-metal bond between the nanoparticles of coatings.    USE - Electrode for electrolyzer and fuel cell device (all claimed) used in electrochemical and catalytic application.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary layer can act as the most active layer of the electrode so as to increase the rate of electrochemical reaction, so that the efficiency of the electrode for generating energy can be improved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyzer;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) method of preparing nanoparticle coated electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the layers formed on the surface of the solid metallic substrate.    High-surface area electrode (10)    Solid metallic substrate (101)    Primary coating (102)    Secondary nanoparticle coating (103)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery (4) and a toolbox accommodation portion (5) that are provided in the back side of a vehicle seat (2). A battery and toolbox accommodation portion are provided at state which is located in line with right and left portion, when the back seat is pushed down in front side. A tool box which is accommodated in the toolbox accommodation portion is exposed. An emergency stop switch of the battery is exposed, when the toolbox is removed from the toolbox accommodation portion, so that the operation of emergency stop switch is performed.    USE - Rear portion structure of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of vehicle seat is prevented by shaping tool box by foamed material. The number of components in the vehicle rear portion structure is reduced and the structure of vehicle rear portion structure is simplified. Hence the manufacturing cost of vehicle rear portion structure is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle rear portion structure.    Vehicle seat (2)    Battery (4)    Toolbox accommodation portion (5)    Box main portion (11)    Band (30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer contains innumerable number of catalysts (1) joined on one surface of an electrolyte layer, and comprising catalytic metal microparticles (1b) supported by a support (1a), and a polymer electrolyte (2). Hydrophilic functional groups of side chain (101) of polymer electrolyte are orientated towards the catalyst such that a hydrophilic layer (3) is formed on the catalyst. The catalyst layer has pores with width of less than 1 mu m.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer is easily and reliably manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic cross-sectional view of catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst (1)    Support (1a)    Catalytic metal microparticles (1b)    Polymer electrolyte (2)    Hydrophilic layer (3)    Side chain (101)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery casing (11) which encloses an electric power generation element with inside of an exterior element (111). A spacer (12) is arranged between mutual battery casings when one battery casing is fixed to a predetermined position and another battery casing is laminated. The battery casing and spacer are connected through an elastic resin section (13).    USE - Thin secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the buffer force arises in the elastic resin section with respect to the external force such as vibration of the vehicle, the fixed state of the battery can be stabilized effectively. Since the gas is discharged from surroundings of the exterior element at the time of gas evolution, the raise of the internal pressure of the exterior element can be suppressed reliably and the influence of the negative electrode terminal and positive electrode terminal can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Battery casing (11)    Spacer (12)    Elastic resin section (13)    Exterior element (111)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a collector, negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material particles (4) formed on the surface of the collector, and an insulating material. The insulating material is arranged between the negative electrode active material particles, so that the induction of electroconductivity cannot be induced by percolation pass in every portion of the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Negative electrode is used for secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using the negative electrode has excellent electrical resistance and battery performance, and suppressed generation of short circuit current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative electrode active material particles.    Negative electrode active material particles (4)    Alumina particles (5)
NOVELTY - A capacitor has positive electrode (10), negative electrode (20) and electrolyte layer (30) provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. At least one of electrode layers contains porous aluminum (11) as collector, and electrode material (12,13) which is held by the porous aluminum, and polarizes the electrolyte. The amount of oxygen content on the surface of porous aluminum is 3.1 %mass or less.    USE - Capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for integrated circuit memory, lighting rough sign, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has excellent durability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of capacitor.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode component (10A)    Substrate (10B)    Porous aluminum (11)    Electrode materials (12,13)    Electroconductive microparticles (13A)    Electrolyte microparticles (13B)    Negative electrode (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)
NOVELTY - The system has coolant feeder device that includes rotational drive portion to be rotationally driven for coolant circulation. A motor (210) is used as common drive source of gas feeder device and coolant feeder device, and driving force of motor is transmitted to gas feeder device. The motor and gas feeder device are oppositively arranged so that motor driving shaft (212) of motor can face the rotational drive portion of gas feeder device, and motor driving force can be transmitted to coolant feeder device via direct or transmission mechanism (230) from motor driving shaft of the motor.    USE - Gas consumption system mounted on vehicle (claimed) for consuming fuel gas, oxidant gas, and air.    ADVANTAGE - The acceleration adjustment of motor rotation speed can be easily obtained, and the circulating flow quantity of coolant can be decreased according condition of heat generation of fuel cell. Since the size of motor is reduced, the size of the gas consumption system can be reduced so that the freedom degree of mounting the stem on vehicle can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the gas consumption system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (210)    Motor driving shaft (212)    Motor sealing portion (216)    Induction coil (217)    Transmission mechanism (230)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a pressure control unit (62) that is arranged in a fuel gas passage (60) through which fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell (22) flows, so as to control pressure of the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell. The pressure of the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell is lowered by controlling the pressure control unit before the exhaust valve is opened. The exhaust valve is opened when the pressure of the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell is equal to lowered pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas injection time and gas injection timing of injector are controlled, and the flow volume and the pressure of hydrogen gas which are supplied to fuel cell are adjusted. The cross leakage can be reduced if the pressure within the fuel gas flow channel at the time of steady operation is lowered. The size of the exhaust valve and fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exhaust valve (50) is arranged in fuel exhaust gas passages (63e,63m,63r) through which fuel exhaust gas discharged from the fuel cell flows, and discharges a portion of the fuel exhaust gas to outside of the fuel exhaust gas passages when opened. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (22)    Exhaust valve (50)    Fuel gas passage (60)    Pressure control unit (62)    Fuel exhaust gas passages (63e,63m,63r)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two holding sections (81,82) for holding conducting wires (54), and fixing section (70). The holding sections are fixed to the fixing section detachably. Plug grip (60) is mounted, the holding sections are fixed to the fixing section and the conducting wires are electrically connected with one another, in a primary state. Plug grip is dismounted, the holding sections are detached from fixing section, and electrical connection between conducting wires are severed, in secondary state.    USE - Plug apparatus for electrical storage stack (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the Plug grip is mounted, holding sections are fixed to fixing section and conducting wires are electrically connected with one another, in primary state and plug grip is dismounted, holding sections are detached from fixing section, and electrical connection between conducting wires are severed in secondary state, the workability in exchanging electrical storage stack can be improved effectively, due to which labor intensity and cost of the apparatus are reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrical storage stack.    Electrical storage element (23)    Conducting wire (54)    Plug grip (60)    Fixing section (70)    Holding sections (81,82)
NOVELTY - The battery has several battery cells (BC1-BCn) that are connected in series. Several detection units (DU1-DUn) are connected in parallel to each battery cells. Each of detection units contain a reactor (42) and a zener diode (45) that are connected in series. The breakdown voltage (VZ) of each zener diode is higher than the output voltage during usage of battery cell, and is designed by the different values.    USE - Secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of internal resistance in battery cell unit is tested safely using the detection apparatus. The structure of secondary battery is simplified. Hence the cost of battery can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) test apparatus of Secondary battery;    (2) system for inspecting Secondary battery; and    (3) method for testing Secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cell unit and service tool.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactor (42)    Zener diode (45)    Battery cells (BC1-BCn)    Detection units (DU1-DUn)    Breakdown voltage (VZ)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (FC) has membrane electrode assembly (2) with frame (1), which are sandwiched between two separators (3), and configured such that reactive gas is circulated between frame and separators. The frame and separators are provided with manifold holes (H2,H5) and the rims of the manifold holes of frame are extended into manifold holes in separators. The inner peripheral surfaces of manifold holes are covered by protrusions (11).    USE - Fuel cell for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separators and frame can be positioned and integrated easily and accurately and fuel cell miniaturization can be achieved since space to position the protrusions is not needed. The production efficiency of fuel cell is improved and the man-hour is reduced. The reliability and durability of fuel cell are enhanced, since corrosion of internal peripheral surfaces of holes is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Frame (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Separators (3)    Protrusions (11)    Fuel cell (FC)    Manifold holes (H2,H5)
NOVELTY - A casing (5) accommodates tubular hydrogen separation membrane (1) through which hydrogen selectively permeates. An insert component (8) provided inside the membrane has an outer surface (8F) that defines a flow path (9) for to-be-treated gas together with inner surface (1a) of membrane. A gas supply port (10a) supplies gas to inside of membrane. A gas discharge port (10b) discharges impermeable gas that does not permeate through membrane from downstream side of flow path. A hydrogen discharge port (5a) in casing discharges hydrogen that has permeated through membrane.    USE - Hydrogen separation membrane module for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of the to-be-treated gas and the membrane can be fully ensured and the quantity of the hydrogen discharged from a hydrogen discharge port can be increased, and highly purified hydrogen can be obtained with recovery high enough.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen separation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen separation membrane module.    Hydrogen separation membrane (1)    Inner surface of membrane (1a)    Casing (5)    Hydrogen discharge port (5a)    Insert component (8)    Outer surface of insert component (8F)    Flow path (9)    Gas supply port (10a)    Gas discharge port (10b)
NOVELTY - The braided shield segment (29) has a cylindrical terminal portion (33) that follows a cylindrical main-housing portion (32). The shield segment bends a terminal (34) of terminal portion to axial direction while expanding internal diameter of terminal portion, and forms terminal portion in a double structure of an outer side and inner side terminal portions (35,36). The terminal of terminal portion is made into disconnection state. The inner side terminal portion is formed in unraveling state of a metal wire (38) including terminal of disconnected state.    USE - Braided shield segment of wire harness used for electrically connecting apparatuses such as motor, inverter, battery, electrical connection-box mounted in vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braided shield segment is provided with the ability to reliably make small opening area of the stitch of a terminal portion by forming an unraveling state so that a metal wire can be made to intersect by the inner side of the stitch of an outer side terminal portion. Thus the fall of shielding performance can be prevented and braided shield segment is featured with the ability to fully exhibit shielding performance effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of braided shield segment; and    (2) wire harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expansion perspective view of the braided shield segment.    Braided shield segment (29)    Main housing portion (32)    Terminal portion (33)    Terminal (34)    Outer side terminal portion (35)    Inner side terminal portion (36)    Metal wire (38)
NOVELTY - A raw coal composition is obtained by caulking process of heavy-oil composition by delayed-coking process. The raw coal composition has atomic ratio of hydrogen and carbon of 0.3-0.5 and micro strength of 7-17 %mass.    USE - Raw coal composition is used for manufacturing carbon material for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, electric power supply infrastructure and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the raw coal composition has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative-electrode carbon material; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode (13)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has unit cells (10) that are arranged in row direction. The unit cells are connected serially and parallelly by using respective connection portions (20,30). The electrical potential difference of unit cell is eliminated, when the battery is charged or discharged through connection portion (30). The connection portion (20) that is connected to internally-short-circuited unit cell, is melted by Joule heat generated from other unit cell, when the unit cell is internally short-circuited.    USE - Battery module e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for portable electronic device such as notebook computer, installed in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery module can be improved. The safety can be ensured. The cost of the battery module can be reduced. The structure of the battery module can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.    Unit cell (10)    Connection portion (20,30)    Electric current interruption element (40)    Negative electrode output terminal (51)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - A lithium source, element (M) source, and element (X) source are dissolved in solvent, to obtain solution. Then, adding phosphorus source after dissolving source(s), gelatinized and then baked, to obtain lithium containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide used for positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery for small-sized portable electronic devices for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides lithium-containing complex oxide containing reduced amount of impurities. The lithium secondary battery using the positive electrode active material containing the complex oxide has excellent durability, and is safe to use and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium source, element (M) source, and element (X) source are dissolved in solvent, to obtain solution. Then, adding phosphorus source after dissolving source(s), gelatinized and then baked, to obtain lithium containing complex oxide of formula: LixMyP1-zXzO4 (I).    M=Fe, Ni, Mn, Zr, Sn, Al or Y;    X=Si or Al;    x,z=more than 0 to less than 2;and    y=0.8-1.2.
NOVELTY - A clad material has a surface layer containing nickel or nickel alloy, and a base layer containing copper or copper alloy, and has thickness of 0.2 mm or less. When the clad material is subjected to 90 degrees flex test for 10 times, peeling of clad interface is not recognized by cross-sectional observation, and the number of repetition of bending of clad material to break is 17 or more.    USE - Clad material. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery for hybrid vehicle, electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The clad material has excellent weldability, corrosion resistance and conductivity.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolyte salt in nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains sulfonate compound (I) (0.001-5 %mass).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for electrochemical element (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent electrochemical characteristics even at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolyte salt in nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains sulfonate compound of formula: R-(S(=O)2-O-A(-X)-Y')w (I) (0.001-5 %mass).    R,Z,Ra-Re=1-6C alkyl or 6-12C aryl;    A=group of formula (i) or (ii);    X=1-6C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl or 6-12C aryl;    Y'=3-8C cycloalkyl, -L1CHRaOSO2Rb or -Si(Rc)(Rd)OSO2Rb;    w=1 or 2;    L1=1-6C alkylene optionally substituted by -OSO2Re, 2-6C bivalent coupling group including ether bond or single bond;and    or X+Y'=ring.    When w is 2, R is 1-6C alkylene, 1-6C alkyl or 6-12C aryl (all optionally substituted by halo). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element.
NOVELTY - The module (700) has a battery cell stack (200) with battery cells that are connected in a state in which battery cells are vertically stacked. A housing (300) covers the entirety of a side end of battery cell stack and portions of top and bottom of battery cell stack. Another housing (400) covers the entirety of side end of battery cell stack and remaining portion of top and bottom of battery cell stack. The coupling holes (310,330) are formed to couple housings, through which coupling elements (320) are inserted in a lateral direction.    USE - Battery module of high-power large capacity battery pack mounted on vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The height of the battery cell stack can be flexibly changed based on the installation height of the battery module, so that several battery modules can be arranged in the longitudinal direction based on the desired capacity and power of the battery pack. Since the coupling holes are formed to couple housings, through which coupling elements are inserted in lateral direction, the tooling operation and installation procedure can be easily performed. The number of battery modules can be effectively installed in a limited space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high-power large capacity battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell stack (200)    Housing (300,400)    Coupling holes (310,330)    Coupling elements (320)    Battery module (700)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting battery pack operation in response to change in state of positive temperature coefficient sensor output. The positive temperature coefficient sensor is mechanically coupled at different locations to battery bus bars. The temperature sensor is electrically coupled to the wiring lead of other sensors. The output of the battery pack is reduced.    USE - Method for monitoring status of battery bus bars for battery pack supplying power to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost and complexity of battery bus bar monitoring can be reduced. The cooling capacity can be improved as the heat transfer is increased by the heat sink. The battery pack operation can be adjusted by the method when the output of battery pack is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for monitoring status of battery bus bars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery assembly (1)    Cover (10)    Cooling device (12)    Battery modules (16)    Tray (20)
NOVELTY - A battery temperature control system comprises a base having a fluid channel for receiving a thermal fluid that changes a temperature of the base as the thermal fluid flows through the fluid channel; a battery cell supported on the base; and a thermal plate supported on the base plate, the thermal plate thermally coupled to the battery cell to change a temperature of the battery cell in response to a change in the temperature of the base.    USE - As battery temperature control system used in an automotive air conditioning system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control system for a battery reduces the need for complicated fluid distribution arrangements to manage battery temperature. The control system provides direct conductive heat transfer. The heat transferred from the battery can be redistributed to other areas of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the battery temperature control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cooling system using a refrigerant.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has electrodes (4,7) that are formed with electroconductive material. The dielectric material layer (6) is interposed into the electrodes. The fine particle layer (5) is formed between the electrodes and dielectric material layers. The fine particles of fine particle layer are formed with the magnetic material.    USE - Electrical energy storage device such as capacitance battery, lithium ion battery and secondary battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the apparatus can be reduced by the use of fine particles. The current collection rate can be improved by the magnetic performance of fine particles. Electrical energy can be stored by the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Support layer (2)    Electrodes (4,7)    Fine particle layer (5)    Dielectric material layer (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a support element (134) operatively coupled to a lower grill housing (132) and including a cooking surface (135) for receiving food i.e. meat product. An electrical heating element (136) is placed in the lower grill housing below the cooking surface. The electrical heating element is in electrical communication with an electrical output circuitry. A switch (150) is electrically connected with the electrical output circuitry such that power from the electrical output circuitry selectively powers the electrical heating element.    USE - Portable grilling apparatus for powering an electrical heating element with a rechargeable battery e.g. rechargeable cordless tool battery such as rechargeable 18V cordless tool battery, removably received in a power adapter to cook food i.e. meat product, in a moving vehicle during sporting event.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus permits a sports enthusiast to enjoy grilling while engaging in mobile activity or sports activity. The apparatus can be adjustably positioned and securely held in a moving vehicle. The apparatus can efficiently produce a food item for multiple persons before the battery is to be recharged. The power adapter uses the battery from a set of rechargeable cordless tools in a better manner. The apparatus can keep the food warm in an energy-efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a portable grilling apparatus.    Portable grilling apparatus (100)    Lower grill housing (132)    Support element (134)    Cooking surface (135)    Electrical heating element (136)    Switch (150)
NOVELTY - The battery control device (100) has one or more connectors that connect several cell controller integrated circuits (ICs) to a battery module (20). The cell controller ICs include main and auxiliary cell controller ICs that are provided in sequence, so as to control two or more of the cell groups that are connected in series. A pin is arranged externally to the battery control device to connect ground terminal side wiring of the main cell controller IC and voltage terminal side wiring of the auxiliary cell controller IC together.    USE - Battery control device for controlling battery module used in electricity storage device of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid automobile, pure electric automobile and railroad vehicle such as hybrid locomotive.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage of the battery assembly can be reliably prevented from being applied to the ICs within the battery control device, hence the damage or failure of the ICs for cell control can be prevented. The battery can be assembled easily in a simple manner. The battery control device can be exchanged in a simple manner, without giving any consideration at all to any particular order or procedure for connecting the battery control device to the battery module. The overall cost of the battery control device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drive system.    Electrical power conversion device (9)    Battery module (20)    Microcomputer (30)    Battery control device (100)    Inverter device (220)
NOVELTY - The product has a dry adhesive adhered on a current collector. An electrode film is adhered on the collector by the dried adhesive, where the electrode film is formed of a set of dry fibrillized particles and formed from extruded slurry. The electrode film and the dried adhesive are calendared together, where the collector is made of aluminum. The electrode film is constrained by the dried adhesive such that the electrode film maintains width and length when a force is applied to the electrode film perpendicular to the length and width of the electrode film.    USE - Energy storage device product i.e. double-layer capacitor (claimed) such as electrochemical capacitor, supercapacitor and ultracapacitor, for powering a vehicle's engine. Can also be used for primary non-rechargeable battery cell, secondary battery cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector is made from an aluminum foil that does not stretch to provide friction between the current collector and the film, thus preventing spreading of the film during lamination. The product calenders a dough-like film more times to produce the electrode film of an active electrode material with desired thickness and density, so that a number of separate calendaring steps can be reduced or separate calendaring steps can be eliminated, thus reducing processing costs and time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The particles are made of carbon and PTFE particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing an electrode of a double layer capacitor.    Step for providing current collector foil (105)    Step for coating current collector foil (110)    Step for drying wet adhesive layer (115)    Step for forming lamination stack (125)    Step for processing lamination stack in laminator (130)
NOVELTY - The structure has a furnace body provided with a short half shaft and a heating component through cooker position holes. A boiler hole is matched to the furnace body. A pot ceramic liner heating component is utilized for controlling heating operation of a fuel cell component and heating temperature of a switch knob. A heating component circuit is connected with a power cord. The furnace body is made of plastic material and provided with an upper cover (11), a main body (12) and a bottom cover (13). A glass cooker cover (4) is provided with a cover handle (41).    USE - Cooker assembling structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is unique in design and convenient to use. The structure has aesthetic appearance. The structure controls cooking time, stabilizes temperature constant and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a cooker assembling structure.    Glass cooker cover (4)    Upper cover (11)    Main body (12)    Bottom cover (13)    Cover handle (41)
NOVELTY - The device has electrical storage units which are connected in parallel with load. A main switching circuit is arranged on current passage that connects the primary electrical storage unit to secondary electrical storage unit. The switching circuits are provided with respective semiconductor switching element that incorporates diode in direction of blocking of current flowing from the primary electrical storage unit toward the secondary electrical storage unit respectively. A control unit (11) controls the two semiconductor switching elements.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle for drive of rotary electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the semiconductor switching elements so that the potential difference between the electrical storage units can be reduced. The two-way rush current can be prevented. The discharge of the capacitor can be reduced. The deterioration of cell by an overdischarge can be prevented. The security improvement and lifetime improvement of lithium ion capacitor can be obtained. The electrical potential difference of battery and capacitor can be eliminated without generating rush current at the time of pre-charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter unit (3)    Rotary electric machine (4)    Secondary battery (5)    Capacitor (6)    Control unit (11)
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing transition metal compound has a lithium-isotope (6Li) concentration different from that existing naturally.    USE - Lithium-containing transition metal compound is used as active material or electrolysis salt in lithium ion batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, electronic book players, DVD players, portable audio players, mobile telephones, vacuum cleaners, electric tools, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, solar cells, submarines, jet machines, rockets, satellites, military apparatus, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-containing transition metal compound provides lithium ion batteries having high input and output characteristics. Mobility of lithium ion for charge-transfer is increased. The compound provides positive-electrode active material with high packing density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery using the lithium-containing transition metal compound; and    (2) manufacture of lithium-containing transition metal compound, which involves reacting transition metal compound with 6Li concentration compound obtained from lithium formed by concentrating lithium having a mass number of 6.
NOVELTY - The mill has a main machine (5) provided with a grinding roller assembly and a grinding ring. An inner wall of a cyclone separator (1) is linked with a butadiene nitrile rubber layer. An analyzer (4) is arranged with an inner wall of a shell. An outer cylinder of a host machine and a base pipe are arranged with the butadiene nitrile rubber layer. A particle storage bin (7) is lined with the butadiene nitrile rubber layer. The main machine and a grinding ring are made of high-chromium alloy material.    USE - Electrolytic manganese dioxide production mill for an automobile power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The mill has high wind pressure, high yield, low production cost, base pipe material stacking function and low machine abrasion, and reduces iron content of the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrolytic manganese dioxide production mill.    Cyclone separator (1)    Analyzer (4)    Main machine (5)    Base (6)    Particle storage bin (7)
NOVELTY - The shield has sun-shield main portion that is set in main portion of a flat mirror. The sun-shield main portion is hinged with a visible TV, and set on a mobile phone charge base. The sun-shield main portion is set on back of a solar battery plate. The back surface of the plate main portion is provided with a USB interface and a storage battery.    USE - Solar charger shield.    ADVANTAGE - The display screen is provided for receiving TV signal, so that the usage of the shield can be convenient for the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar charger shield.
NOVELTY - The sail has an automobile interior trim top plate fixed at a rear end of an electric roller mechanism. A front end of the automobile interior trim top plate is provided with a roller. A top part of a car body front windscreen is fixed below the roller. A wire is connected with an upper side of a sun-shading canvas body. A control end of the electric roller mechanism is electrically connected with an engine control unit (ECU). The electric roller mechanism is powered on by a direct current (DC) power supply unit. The canvas body is fixed on an upper surface of a film solar cell layer.    USE - Automatic sun-shading sail for an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The sail is convenient to use, and protects the environment and saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The DC power supply unit adopts a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic sun-shading sail.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar battery board provided with multiple blocks. The blocks are fixed on outer sides of bicycle luggage frames, respectively, where the frames are connected together in a folding manner. The frames are fixed on a bicycle part. The frames form a horizontal plane that forms an angle to receive light irradiation when the frames are in unfolded state. A diode is connected with output ends of multiple solar cell plates. Multiple solar cell boards are fixed on different frame sides of the frame. A front part of the frame is connected to two side faces of an upper cover.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is convenient to charge, and inexpensive. The bicycle consumes less electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has drive device which drives main portion with electric power. A main battery (BA) and sub battery (BB1) supply electric power to drive device, and communication apparatus communicates with control apparatus (30). A control apparatus operates drive device using both batteries, when battery pack (39) is connected to main portion and communication is performed with communication apparatus. The main portion operates drive device using subbattery when battery pack is connected to main portion and communication with communication apparatus is not performed.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery capacity of the power supply device of vehicle can be changed easily. The optimal battery capacity can be determined effectively for every user. The lifetime of battery can be improved. The malfunction of abnormal charging/discharging of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Control apparatus (30)    Battery pack (39)    Main battery (BA)    Sub battery (BB1)
NOVELTY - The device has an alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) converting system (III) converting DC electric energy into chemical energy. A hydrogen storage system (V) is provided to store hydrogen and oxygen. An oxygen system (VI) stores the oxygen in DC energy conversion process to generate AC electric energy. A DC/AC converting system converts DC electric energy conversion to AC by a power grid in an alkaline hydrogen and oxygen fuel cell power generating system (VII).    USE - Electrochemical power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is environment-friendly and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life, and recycles water consumed during electrolysis process by the fuel cell power generation system with large capacity and improves technical process with better electric field effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrochemical power storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    AC/DC converting system (III)    Electrolytic hydrogen producing system (IV)    Hydrogen storage system (V)    Oxygen system (VI)    Alkaline hydrogen and oxygen fuel cell power generating system (VII)
NOVELTY - The display has an autonomous power source receiving media content by wireless data transfer and reproducing the media content by a display unit (2). A rear side of the display is coated with a self-adhesive foil. The autonomous power source is ensured by a solar panel (1) with a rechargeable battery (6). Data is received by a mobile radio standard i.e. Global system for mobile communication or by a wireless local area network or by radio waves by a radio data system. A transceiver (4) receives the data and sends the data to a microcontroller (5).    USE - Digital display i.e. electrophoretic display, for use at a rear side of a wall and a window or at a magnetic rear side of a refrigerator and a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The autonomous power source receives the media content by wireless data transfer and reproduces the media content by the display unit, and the rear side of the display is coated with the self-adhesive foil, thus communicating the media content in public and private space, and enabling updation and alteration of the contents from a distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a digital display. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (1)    Display unit (2)    Transceiver (4)    Microcontroller (5)    Rechargeable battery (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring current and voltage of cells (S11), and estimating internal resistance of the cells (S12) by using least square processing based on the measured current and voltage. The internal resistance is estimated when temperature of a battery pack is between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. An available capacity and an available output power are computed (S2) by using a stored data table based on the estimated internal resistance. Cell deterioration is diagnosed (S3A) based on the computed available capacity and the available output power.    USE - Method for diagnosing deterioration of a cell of a battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables calculating the internal resistance of each cell in the battery pack from the current and the voltage, so that deterioration of the battery pack and reduction of the performance due to degradation of the battery pack are prevented, thus enabling a driver to check and repair the battery pack according to the need.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for diagnosing deterioration of a cell of a battery of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for finishing diagnosis and instructing battery check (E)    Step for computing available capacity and available output power (S2)    Step for diagnosing cell deterioration (S3A)    Step for measuring current and voltage of cells (S11)    Step for estimating internal resistance of cells (S12)
NOVELTY - The device has a sealable container (2) made from a flame resistant material i.e. steel, and a battery (1) arranged in the sealed container. The container is filled with protective gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen or noble gas. A clam-shell is provided with an inner shell (3) and an outer shell (4), where the outer shell forms an outer wall of the container during an intense heat development of the battery. The container comprises a base part (2.1) and a lid part (2.2).    USE - Protective device for a battery i.e. high volt battery, for propulsion purpose in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery arranged in the sealed container, where the container is filled with protective gas, thus preventing transmission of the heat development of the battery through the container, and hence simplifying the transport and storage logistics of the battery in an inexpensive manner. The protective device enables a safe and secured storage of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a protection device for a battery arranged in an opened state.    Battery (1)    Sealable container (2)    Base part (2.1)    Lid part (2.2)    Inner shell (3)    Outer shell (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has multiple flat cells (12-1 to 12-8) electrically interconnected with one another in parallel and/or series. A prismatic arrangement (16) is formed transverse to flat sides of the flat cells. Heat dissipation plates (14-1 to 14-4) are connected to the prismatic arrangement at the flat sides of the flat cells. Temperature sensors (22-1 to 22-4) are arranged in a recess of the plate and integrated with the plate. The plate is adjoined with opposite flat sides of the flat cells to form air gaps or coolant passages (18-1 to 18-3).    USE - Battery e.g. heavy duty battery such as traction battery, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation plates are connected to the prismatic arrangement at the flat sides of the flat cells and the temperature sensors are integrated with the plates, thus providing accurate information about a condition of the flat cells during an operation of the battery, and hence avoiding reduction in efficiency of the battery due to degradation or failure of the individual flat cells in lapse of time. The thermal attachment of the plate at the flat side of the flat cell is realized in simple manner by a surface contact of the plate on the flat side with or without a thermally conductive adhesive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery.    Battery (10)    Flat cells (12-1-12-8)    Heat dissipation plates (14-1-14-4)    Prismatic arrangement (16)    Air gaps or coolant passages (18-1-18-3)    Temperature sensors (22-1-22-4)
NOVELTY - The system has two switch units (S-x, S-y) and two diagnostic units (D-x, D-y) that are connected with each other by a battery control unit. The battery control unit switches off one of battery units (B-x, B-y) for diagnostic and/or maintenance purposes, where nominal voltage of the battery component system is equal to the product of the number of switched-on active battery units and nominal voltage of the battery units. The battery units are switched off in cyclic intervals by the battery control unit to diagnose the battery units, when the battery units are in an unloaded or loading state.    USE - Intelligent electrochemical battery component system for use in a multimedia industry to supply current to portable apparatuses, and in an energy sector as an energy storage unit for a smart grid system, and in an automotive application as an energy storage unit in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle (all claimed) for starting the vehicle, supporting a drive during acceleration and mountain ride, storage of brake energy with driving downhill in the form of electrochemical energy, for use as an electric drive during a urban ride, starting a petrol engine, and for supplying current to electrical consumers such as electrical power steering, air-conditioning compressor and rear window heater.    ADVANTAGE - The battery units are switched off in cyclic intervals by the battery control unit to diagnose the battery units to determine the state of charge of the battery units, so that the need for switching off all the battery units in series in case of failure of a single battery unit is avoided, thus enhancing the efficiency, reliability and security of the battery component system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an intelligent electrochemical battery component system.    Battery units (B-x, B-y)    Diagnostic units (D-x, D-y)    Battery current (I-B)    Switch units (S-x, S-y)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the ambient air by an exhaust gas heat exchanger arranged in the area of an exhaust gas tract of the internal combustion engine (40). The heated ambient air is absorbed in an intake line (50) and the ambient air is absorbed in another intake line (60). The mixing ratio between the ambient air in the former intake line and the ambient air in the latter intake line is regulated by an air mass adjusting device (70).    USE - Method for absorbing ambient air for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves heating the ambient air by an exhaust gas heat exchanger arranged in the area of an exhaust gas tract of the internal combustion engine, and hence ensures improved operation of the internal combustion engine under cold ambient air temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle with a mixing valve; and    (2) a program element stored in a computer readable medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of ambient air absorbing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining the predetermined minimum temperature for ambient air (30)    Heating the ambient air by an exhaust gas heat exchanger (40)    Absorbing the heated ambient air in an intake line (50)    Absorbing the ambient air in another intake line (60)    Regulating the mixing ratio by an air mass adjusting device (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves assessing maximum power available from a solar array by sensing the solar radiation incident on the solar array. The maximum available power is distributed to high voltage traction batteries, a low voltage battery and electric power-receiving devices according to a predetermined prioritization for extending a range of a vehicle, where the vehicle comprises a solar cell power source for delivering electrical power and a sensor for determining the solar radiation incident on the solar cell.    USE - Method for extending an operating range of a solar photovoltaic device in an electrically-powered vehicle used for personal and mass transportation. Uses include but are not limited to pure electric vehicle, battery-power electric vehicle, electric-motor driven electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum available power is distributed to the high voltage traction batteries, the low voltage battery and the electric power-receiving devices according to the predetermined prioritization, so that the vehicle range is enhanced repeatedly at regular intervals even under changing climatic and operating conditions and continually allocated to the various electrical loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power-receiving devices are selected from group consisting of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) fan, an air conditioner, a heater and a seat heater. The sensor is selected from a group consisting of low-voltage battery state-of-charge sensor, a high-voltage battery state-of-charge sensor, a vehicle cabin temperature sensor and an ambient temperature sensor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also a control system for optimally directing power from a solar cell power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the relationship between variation of output current and output power of a solar cell with voltage under constant illumination.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell filled with hydrogen gas, and another cell filled with oxygen gas, where the cells are made of a non-conductive material. An electrode with a larger contact surface of non-oxidizable metal or porous carbon is provided in each cell such that electrons flow from the cell with oxygen gas to the cell with hydrogen gas for ionization of oxygen and hydrogen gases to generate power.    USE - Hydrogen peroxide battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has fast charging function and greater energy storage capability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a reinforcement layer provided by winding a fiber around an outer surface of a liner. A wide part changes widening curvature of the fiber through a fiber bundle (26). A fluctuation part fluctuates a slit (38). A heating part heats the fiber bundle. A laser sensor measures wide quantity of the fiber bundle. A computer controls the wide part based on a result measured by the laser sensor. A wide bar (30) and a roller bar (32) are supported in an inner side of a housing (36) by a shaft.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a high pressure tank storing fuel gas e.g. hydrogen gas and natural gas, used in a fuel cell electric vehicle and a natural gas vehicle. Can also be used for electric train, boat, ship, aircraft, robot, four-wheel motor vehicle e.g. bus and passenger car, and two-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wide part changes the widening curvature of the fiber through the fiber bundle, so that variation of wide quantity of the fiber bundle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a manufacturing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fiber bundle (26)    Wide bar (30)    Roller bar (32)    Housing (36)    Slit (38)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprises 0.5-20 parts mass of expanded graphite powder and 0.06-12 parts mass of polar group modified halogenated fiber with respect to 100 parts mass of polymer (S).    USE - Heat conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for forming adhesive sheet used for electronic component e.g. power device of motor vehicle, fuel cell, solar cell, battery, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, notebook personal computer, liquid crystal, surface conduction electron emitter display, plasma display panel, integrated circuit, electroluminescent element and apparatus having LED light source (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet having high thermal conductivity, flame retardance, insulation property and flexibility is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, which is obtained by molding the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in sheet form.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves charging a battery cell, which consists of an electric power generation element, to a first predetermined voltage. The battery cell is discharged to a second predetermined voltage after completion of the charging. The second predetermined voltage is maintained for a predetermined time.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electric train, or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining a voltage during discharge and after discharge within a set range so that a driving force for moving lithium ions can be maintained for a longer time, thus lithium ion concentration in a negative electrode can be made uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relation between a differential percentage and the average value of a lithium dope capacity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery cell has electrode main portion that is laminated on both sides of the separators (S,T). The thickness differs between the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The positive electrode core material (PB) protrudes from side of lamination element. The negative electrode core material (NB) protrudes in opposite direction of the positive electrode edge portion. The thickness of the positive electrode edge portion is thinner than the negative electrode edge portion.    USE - Lamination type battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and electronic devices such as mobile phone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The presence and absence of the foreign material inside the battery can be determined efficiently. The internal short circuit generation in the battery can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of lamination type battery; and    (2) foreign material inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lamination type battery.    Winding electrode element (100)    Negative electrode core material element (NB)    Positive electrode compound material layer (PA)    Positive electrode core material (PB)    Separators (S,T)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery cell accommodated in a battery holder. A front end surface of a connection surface is connected with a holding member (27A). Multiple battery holders are connected with the battery cell along longitudinal direction. Two connection surfaces (23A, 23B) are connected with each other. The holding member abuts in a state, which does not overlap with another holding member (27B).    USE - Battery pack for an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the pack enables connection of the holding member with a fitting structure and connection of battery holders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery block (21)    Connection surfaces (23A, 23B)    Hinge member (24)    Holding members (27A, 27B)    Lead board (40)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery cell (26) which includes external shape extended in longitudinal direction, and battery holders (22) which are provided in storage space that accommodates battery cell. The metal lead boards (40) are connected with electrode of battery cell (26) exposed to end surface of battery holder. A circuit board (30) is electrically connected with lead board. The metal lead wires (50) connect the lead board with circuit board. A connecting terminal part is formed with bend piece being partially bent, in which front-end of bending piece is connected with lead wire.    USE - Battery pack for use in e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle and assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of connection between lead board and circuit board since the connecting terminal part is formed with bend piece being partially bent, in which front-end of bending piece is connected with lead wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery holders (22)    Battery cell (26)    Circuit board (30)    Metal lead boards (40)    Metal lead wires (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming aluminum porous structure (4) after filling an electrode with active material. An aluminum layer (2) is formed in the surface of a resin (1) on which a communicating hole is formed. The resin is thermally decomposed in a state at which the resin is immersed in the molten salt so as to maintain the aluminum layer at an electric potential which is more than the normal electrode potential of aluminum. The aluminum porous structure is filled with a solid electrolyte containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur.    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for portable information terminal and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An aluminum porous structure with little oxygen amount can be obtained. A non-aqueous electrolyte battery provided with that electrode showing the outstanding discharge characteristic can be provided by filling the aluminum porous structure with an active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views illustrating the manufacturing process the non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode.    Resin (1)    Aluminum layer (2)    Aluminum layer film resin (3)    Aluminum porous structure (4)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an aluminum porous body (4) filled with an active material. The amount of oxygen on a surface of the aluminum porous body is 3.1 mass percent or less. Density of the electrode is 2.4 to 2.8 grams/cubic centimeter. The aluminum porous body is additionally filled with a solid electrolyte. Diameter of air-hole of the aluminum porous body is 10 to 50 micrometers. Porosity of the aluminum porous body is 90 to 98 percent. The solid electrolyte is a sulfide type electrolyte containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium primary battery and lithium ion secondary battery, electrode for use in a portable information terminal, an electric vehicle and a domestic-use electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The density of the electrode is high, so that discharge characteristic of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aluminum porous body.    Aluminum layer (2)    Aluminum porous body (4)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has inlet pipe (2) into which air supplied to engine in engine compartment flows, and in which air and heat conduction are possible. The heat insulating material is arranged on outer peripheral surface side of the secondary battery. The inlet pipe is provided with sensor which detects the state of air that flow through the inside of inlet pipe.    USE - Secondary battery for use in engine compartment of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the generation of abnormality of secondary battery in engine compartment since the inlet pipe in provided with sensor which detects the state of air that flow through the inside of inlet pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery (1)    Inlet pipe (2)    Cover (3)    Smoke control opening (4)    Connecting cable (5)    Edge parts (30,31)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion element has a reverse spin Hall effect element (12) that is provided in the heat spin wave generation element (11) consisting of magnetic dielectric material for providing a temperature gradient along thickness direction of the heat spin wave generation element. A magnetic field application unit applies the magnetic field (H) to the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the reverse spin Hall-effect element and the direction orthogonal to the temperature gradient and converts the heat spin-wave into a voltage.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion element for thermoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) used for converting waste heat and exhaust heat of thermal power station, factory and motor vehicle into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-electromotive force can be generated efficiently in the direction perpendicular to temperature gradient. Electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and side views of thermoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat spin wave generation element (11)    Reverse spin Hall effect element (12)    Magnetic field (H)    Thermo-electromotive force (V)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode needle protruded on a printed circuit board. An air anode forming space is protruded when the cathode needle is surrounded on the printed circuit board. An electrolyte pocket is in contact with the cathode needle. A fuel cartridge is equipped with metallic fuel. A terminal of the air anode is connected and fixed to a conductive layer that is formed in a rear side of the printed circuit board. A holding portion is protruded to an outer side in a film container upper side edge.    USE - Cartridge decoupling-type metal air battery for use in an emergency, outdoor and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery easily performs the fuel exchange, and is convenient to use. The battery secures the electrolyte and the metallic fuel and prevents the formation of a humus-layer of the hydrogen generation by the galvanic corrosion reaction or the cathode needle when the cathode needle of the metal material is surrounded with the metallic fuel. The battery can quickly recharge within the specific time. The metallic fuel is reproduced by nonexistent metal. The battery is convenient to assemble and produce, and secures the mass producibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cartridge decoupling-type metal air battery.
NOVELTY - The ejector has a re-cycling nipple forming a chamber body, and a re-cycling inlet combined in the chamber body. An elasticity valve is arranged between a joint of the chamber body and the re-cycling nipple, and opens and closes the re-cycling inlet of the re-cycling nipple by an elastic deformation. Hydrogen and recycle gas are mixed in a space of the valve. A deformation limitation body limits a transformation direction of the elasticity valve.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation ejector for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ejector utilizes less number of components, so that volume and weight of the ejector are reduced. The ejector reduces loss according to the pressure drop in recycle gas flow, so that the performance of the ejector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a hydrogen recirculation ejector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an ejector for spilling reaction less hydrogen gas ejected in a stack. A blower is controlled by a controller to inhale the reaction less hydrogen gas, where the gas is re-supplied towards the ejector. A low load region in the blower is rotated in a driving area in which a motor stops through an impeller. The gas passes towards the ejector through the region. A generator produces electricity as torque and charges a battery with electricity.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the damage of the motor and improves the durability of the blower. The apparatus exhibits less weight, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recirculation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A power unit has an electric motor that is arranged behind the rear wall of the battery case (27A) having an air introduction opening in the front wall. One end of the output shaft (78A) of the power unit is connected to the rotating shaft (64) of the cooling fan (62) which is contained within the battery case so as to introduce cooling air into the battery case from air introduction opening, and other end of output shaft is connected to power transmitting unit.    USE - Saddle electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the cooling system for the battery is simplified and the air flow path resistance of the cooling system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-section view of the power unit and cooling fan.    Battery case (27A)    Motor case (50)    Cooling fan (62)    Rotating shaft (64)    Output shaft (78A)
NOVELTY - The band edge level of conductive band and valence band, and Fermi level in semiconductor layer region close to surface of semiconductor layer (122) and bonding surface of conductor (121) respectively satisfy predetermined condition. The Fermi level in semiconductor layer region close to surface of semiconductor layer and close to bonding surface of conductor respectively satisfy predetermined condition.    USE - Photochemical cell of energy system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charge separation of electron and hole which are generated by light excitation is carried out efficiently, thus quantum efficiency of hydrogen generation reaction by irradiation of light is improved. Hence electric power efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photochemical cell.    Photochemical cell (100)    Conductor (121)    Semiconductor layer (122)    Counter electrode (130)    Electrolyte solution (140)
NOVELTY - The electrode (11) has a sheet-like collector (12) that includes multiple through holes (13). A carbon layer (15) is formed on the surface of the collector and within the through holes. A mixture layer (16) is formed on the surface of the carbon layer. The mixture layer contains an active material and a conductive agent. The active material contains a complex oxide that has a spinel crystal structure and contains lithium and titanium. The porosity of the collector is 20-60%. The average density of the carbon layer is 0.05-0.4 g/cm3.    USE - Negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rate characteristics and cycle characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved using the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of negative electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (11)    Collector (12)    Through hole (13)    Carbon layer (15)    Mixture layer (16)
NOVELTY - Method for generating hydrogen, involves adding liquid ammonia to electrolyte, and electrolyzing the liquid to obtain the final product.    USE - The method is useful for generating hydrogen used for producing electric power (claimed). Can also be used in petroleum refining, chemical industry, automobile industry, fuel cell, fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle, electric power generating apparatus and hydrogen fueled engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes less power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation system.
NOVELTY - The structure has catholyte in a bipolar plate for supplying anolytes. Electrode plates (51-56), bipolar plates (41-44), electrode boards, negative electrode board and membranes (61-63) are laminated together. A flow path is formed between an electrolyte inlet port and an electrolyte vent. A short protection pipe of insulating material is inserted into a flow path through-hole and a contact of the bipolar plate. The electrolyte is passed through the pipe.    USE - Redox flow battery cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is passed through the pipe of the insulating material so as to increase cell efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a redox flow battery cell structure.    Bipolar plates (41-44)    Electrode plates (51-56)    Membranes (61-63)
NOVELTY - A single crystal vanadium pentoxide nanowire/graphene positive electrode material comprises two-dimensional graphene nanosheets and vanadium pentoxide nanowire. The nanowire is distributed between transparent graphene nanosheets and interlayer in order, and has size of more than 10 microns.    USE - Single crystal vanadium pentoxide nanowire/graphene positive electrode material for lithium ion battery used as power supply for mobile phone, notebook computer, electric automobile, and military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The single crystal vanadium pentoxide nanowire/graphene positive electrode material has favorable electrochemical characteristics, and is easily manufactured with high productivity without affecting environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of single crystal vanadium pentoxide nanowire/graphene positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - Diatomite is used as raw material for manufacturing porous silicon/carbon composite material. The composite material contains (in wt.%) carbon (2-98) and silicon (98-2), and has aperture of 0.01 nm-10 mu m, and particle diameter of 10 nm-50 micron.    USE - Manufacture of porous silicon/carbon composite material used as negative electrode and cathode material of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication, digital processor, portable computer, space application and automobile application.    ADVANTAGE - The porous silicon/carbon composite material can be used directly as the electrode of secondary battery, and provides secondary battery with improved reversible capacity and circulation stability. The composite material is manufactured economically and easily by a simple process.
NOVELTY - A carbon material is pre-processed using deionized water or ethanol, provided in 0.05-50 mol/L metal acid salt aqueous solution, soaked for 0.5-48 hours, cleaned and dried. Thus, cathode material is modified.    USE - Surface modification of carbon material e.g. graphite, carbon fiber, activated carbon and amorphous carbon used for microbiological fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical, and enables modification of carbon material with improved cathode oxygen reduction rate, reduced cathode polarization and high oxidizability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for application of cathode material in microbiological fuel cell, which has pure oxygen or oxygen in air as electron acceptor, and cathode material as cathode.
NOVELTY - The device has wind driven generator (2) and blade (1) that are installed on top end of hollow strut (3) of wind driven generator. Wind driven generator is connected with electrolytic hydrogen generating device (5) connected with manufacturing workshop (7) of hydrogen fuel storage container via hydrogen conveying pipe (6). Hydrogen fuel storage container (8) is connected with hydrogen fuel battery (10) via hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (9). Fuel battery is connected with motor (11) which is connected with mechanical driving device (14) via power output shaft (12).    USE - Power device for supplying wind and hydrogen energy source to rape harvesting machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric energy is connected into mechanical energy in the motor to drive the rape harvesting machine, the rape can be harvested and threshed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power device.    Blade (1)    Wind driven generator (2)    Hollow strut (3)    Electrolytic hydrogen generating device (5)    Hydrogen conveying pipe (6)    Manufacturing workshop (7)    Hydrogen fuel storage container (8)    Hydrogen fuel conveying pipe (9)    Hydrogen fuel battery (10)    Motor (11)    Power output shaft (12)    Mechanical driving device (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar panel (100) installed at an upper end portion of a vehicle i.e. car, for generating solar power. An object detection part (200) senses inflow of foreign substance into an interior portion of an automobile part. A vehicle starting sensing part (300) senses a starting status of a motor according to a start key operation. A vehicle window driving part (400) delivers control signal through an opening and closing vehicle window relay. A micro computer (MICOM) part (600) outputs the control signal of the vehicle window driving part.    USE - Automatic opening/closing device for a window of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is installed at the upper end portion of the vehicle, so that the solar power can be provided to the motor of the vehicle in an effective manner, thus reducing consumption of power in the vehicle. The object detection part is arranged in the device, so that inflow of foreign substance into the interior portion of the automobile part of the vehicle can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic opening/closing device for a window of a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (100)    Object detection part (200)    Vehicle starting sensing part (300)    Vehicle window driving part (400)    MICOM part (600)
NOVELTY - The structure (1000) has a battery case (100) in which a battery is built in. A mounting member (300) is detachably combined with the battery case for mounting the battery case to an electric bicycle. A bond mounting member (500) is detachably combined with a mounting member for installing the structure on the bicycle. The battery case is made of cloth, leather or synthetic resin.    USE - Battery mounting structure for an electric bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure is inexpensive, and adapts to batteries of various sizes or shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a battery mounting structure.    Battery case (100)    Mounting member (300)    Bond mounting member (500)    Battery mounting structure (1000)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing an LED as a control element, and measuring voltage (15) at the LED in a switched-off state. A switching process is carried out when the measured voltage falls below a predetermined lower threshold value (18) over a predetermined time period (19) and exceeds over a preset upper threshold value (20). The upper threshold value is changed based on intensity of ambient light, and the LED is periodically disconnected. A reference LED is switched on after a preset time period.    USE - Method for carrying out a switching process at a device e.g. inverter, welding equipment, cutting device, battery charging device and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The LED is utilized as the control element, and the switching process is carried out when the measured voltage falls below the predetermined lower threshold value over the predetermined time period, thus eliminating the need for mechanical components e.g. buttons and switches, and separate switching element for carrying out the switching process, and hence saving space and cost of the devices, preventing erroneous functions of the switching process, and reducing impairment of the switching process by environmental influences e.g. pollution, humidity and splashing of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for carrying out a switching process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a voltage curve of an LED during a switching process.    Voltage (15)    Predetermined lower threshold value (18)    Predetermined time period (19)    Preset upper threshold value (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a case (110) with an internal space. An electrode assembly (120) is arranged in case and has a separator (123) between positive and negative electrodes (121,122), and a non-coating portion (124). A collector plate (130) has a plate section (131) and a protrusion (132) that extends from plate section. The protrusion is inserted into and coupled to non-coating portion. A collector terminal (140) which is coupled to one end of collector plate protrudes upwardly from the case. A cap plate (160) is coupled to a top end of case and seals case.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses includes but are not limited to cellular phones, notebook computers, camcorders, as well as for driving motor in electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is provided with improved efficiency and reliability in welding a non-coating portion of an electrode assembly to a collector plate. The secondary battery facilitates easy detection of a welding state. Since the welding is performed in a state in which both the non-coating portion and the collector plate are exposed to the outside, welding efficiency is improved and a welding state of the non-coating portion can be easily externally checked, so that the welding reliability is ensured. Since the butt weld is used, the length of the non-coating portion for welding is reduced, so that the volume of active portions of the electrode assembly is increased. Since positions of the non-coating portions are externally viewable by a naked eye, welding reliability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Positive electrode (121)    Negative electrode (122)    Separator (123)    Collector plate (130)    Plate section (131)    Protrusion (132)    Collector terminal (140)    Cap plate (160)
NOVELTY - An anode (10) has an anode active material layer (2) on an anode current collector (1). The anode active material layer includes lithium-silicon fluoride as an anode active material.    USE - Anode is used for lithium ion secondary battery for electric power tool, electrical vehicle and electric power storage system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices e.g. video cameras, digital still cameras, mobile phones, cordless phone, headphone stereo and notebook personal computers, electric shaver, backup power source, memory card, electric drill, electric saw, pacemaker, hearing aid, hybrid car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The structural breakage of anode active material layer by repeated charge and discharge is inhibited by using silicon as anode active material. Thus, lithium ion secondary battery has improved cycle characteristics, storage characteristics, load characteristics and high capacity. High-performance and multi-functional portable electronic devices are provided. The durability of electric power tool, electrical vehicle and electric power storage system, is improved by using the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode has an anode active material layer on an anode current collector. The anode active material layer includes lithium-silicon fluoride (LixSiFy, where x is 1-2 and y is 5-6) as an anode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of structure of anode.    Anode current collector (1)    Anode active material layer (2)    Anode (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has input conduit (30) comprising input coupling that is connected to source. A compressor input and output compresses hydrocarbon vapor. An input manifold (41) interconnects input conduit to compressor input. An output manifold (61) is connected with compressor output. A fuel cell is provided to generate electrical power by processing hydrocarbon vapor. An output conduit is interconnected output manifold to fuel cell for providing hydrocarbon vapor to fuel cell. An electrical connector directs electrical power from fuel cell to drive compressor.    USE - Apparatus for recovering hydrocarbon vapor emanating from source e.g. tank such as railroad tank, sea vessel tank, aircraft tank.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the high pressure compression can be recovered so that the overall efficiency of the apparatus can be improved. The electricity can be efficiently generated through the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recovering hydrocarbon vapor emanating from source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for recovering hydrocarbon vapor emanating from source.    Apparatus for recovering hydrocarbon vapor emanating (10)    Flammable vapor (11)    Filling line (15)    Tank (20)    Input conduit (30)    Input conduit (41)    Output conduit (61)
NOVELTY - An actuator selectively extends and retracts a projection between the locked and unlocked positions. The projection engages a latching mechanism (26) of an electrical plug (18) and prevents the disengagement of the plug from a charge port (12) during the locked position.    USE - System for preventing disengagement between electric plug and charge port on electric vehicle e.g. BEV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), pure electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The actuator is controlled to extend the projection located on the vehicle to the locked position in response to the authorization to engage the electrical plug to prevent the disengagement between the plug and the charge port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of charge port on vehicle and electric plug having latching mechanism.    Vehicle (10)    Charge port (12)    Electrical plug (18)    Latching mechanism (26)    Cylindrical cover (28)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (215, 225, 235) has super capacitors (211, 212, 213, 214, 221, 222, 223, 224) connected in series, and diode units conducted in direction, where one of the diode units is connected in parallel with any two super capacitors of the super capacitors. The diode units are conducted if a polarity is reversed over the two super capacitors in relation to a polarity of a charging voltage for charging short term energy storage. The diode units include schottky diode and silicon diode that are connected together through series and parallel connection.    USE - Arrangement for balancing a short term energy storage that is utilized for an uninterrupted power supply for a computer and a radio base station.    ADVANTAGE - The diodes are parallel connected and/or series connected with each other, thus improving properties of the diode units, and reliability of the balancing arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for balancing a short term energy storage including super capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a short term energy storage.    Short term energy storage (200)    Connected modules (210, 220, 230)    Super capacitors (211, 212, 213, 214, 221, 222, 223, 224)    Arrangement for balancing a short term energy storage (215, 225, 235)
NOVELTY - The system has power supply unit that controls operation of vehicle drive unit. The power supply unit is respectively connected with vehicle drive unit, system control unit and emergency generating unit for supplying electric energy. The power supply unit is provided with hydrogen storing unit, fuel cell system, direct current-direct current (DC/DC) converter and auxiliary power supply device. A system control unit is connected with vehicle drive unit and emergency generating unit for performing coordination control of vehicle drive unit and system control unit.    USE - Multifunctional fuel cell vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply unit is effectively shared by the vehicle drive unit, system control unit and the emergency generating unit. The structure of the multifunctional fuel cell vehicle system is simplified. The operation of the fuel cell vehicle system is performed in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the multifunctional fuel cell vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a primary one-way valve that is provided between water tank and warm water pipe. A secondary one-way valve is provided between the pipe and hot water tank. A control circuit is provided according to the hot water tank water temperature switch, to control the electromagnetic valve, so that the water in each pipeline is controlled.    USE - Device for boiling drinking water, by using automobile tail gas.    ADVANTAGE - The effective utilization of the automobile tail gas can be realized, to ensure the temperature of water. The energy consumption of water boiling device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water boiling device.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat recovery silencer (10) comprising a heat recovery outer housing (16) placed about an inner housing (12). A heat recovery flow path (15) is formed between the heat recovery outer housing and the inner housing. A combustion system is in fluid communication with the inner housing. An auxiliary device comprises an auxiliary device inlet port in fluid communication with an outlet port (6) of the heat recovery flow path and an auxiliary device outlet port in fluid communication with an inlet port (5) of the heat recovery flow path.    USE - System for silencing and extracting waste heat from an exhaust gas of a combustion system e.g. diesel engine and internal combustion engine, and utilizing the waste heat to generate electricity, dehydrate natural gas and heat water and to influence or accelerate chemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The heat recovery silencer can silence or muffle noise associated with a combustion exhaust system. The system efficiently removes the waste heat from the exhaust gas of the combustion system, so that the heat recovery silencer can reduce risks associated with the combustion system. The system comprises a conduit provided with an exterior portion that can be located within the heat recovery flow path, thus maximizing the heat transferred from gas or fluid in the inner housing with the gas or the fluid in the heat recovery flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat recovery silencer.    Inlet port (5)    Outlet port (6)    Heat recovery silencer (10)    Inner housing (12)    Heat recovery flow path (15)    Heat recovery outer housing (16)
NOVELTY - The system includes a battery pack, a relay and a capacitor group. The capacitor group is connected with the battery pack by the relay. The relay is provided to switch the capacitor group, and form the parallel circuit with any of two battery packs. The capacitance quantity of the capacitor group is set minus one value.    USE - Balanced management system of electric automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group can be charged in parallel by the characteristics of the capacitor, so as to realize the balance management of the electric vehicle battery pack. The problem that the balance problem of the current series battery packs can be effectively avoided. The service life of the battery can be increased while reducing the charging cost. The operating cost of the electric automobile can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the balanced management system of electric automobile battery.
NOVELTY - The system has an expander part (17) expanding a working fluid passed via a heat exchanger, and generating a motive power. The heat exchanger heat-exchanges a waste heat and heats a working fluid. A condenser condenses the working fluid passed via the expander part. A sending capability of a stage pump is made larger than the sending capability of another stage pump. The expander part, the former stage pump, and the later stage pump are contained in a pump integrated expander (13).    USE - Waste-heat regeneration system for engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sending capability of the stage pump is made larger than the sending capability of another stage pump, so that the tolerance to a cavitation part can be improved, thus stabilizing an operation of a heat cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pump integrated expander.    Pump integrated expander (13)    Expander part (17)    Pump part (19)    Housing (29)    Stage pumps (35, 37)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a housing (110) provided to accommodate a battery cell of a battery module. The housing comprises a bottom plate (111) and multiple side walls (112) extending from the bottom plate. A reinforcement member is coupled to the housing, where the reinforcement member is set at three sides of the housing. Each side wall includes multiple latticed ribs (112a)/elliptical ribs (112b) extending in a direction away from the battery cell. The reinforcing member includes a coupling portion for receiving a fastener i.e. bolt, to couple the reinforcing member to the housing.    USE - Battery pack for use as a power source of an electric bicycle or an electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is provided by including the reinforcement portion arranged in a plastic housing that accommodates multiple battery cells, so that the battery pack is suppressed from being deformed due to external impact so as to safely protect the battery cells against external impact, thus forming multiple holes in the reinforcement portion to minimize increase in weight of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Housing (110)    Bottom plate (111)    Side walls (112)    Latticed ribs (112a)    Elliptical ribs (112b)
NOVELTY - Product comprises: a fuel cell component comprising a substrate and a first coating overlying the substrate, where the coating comprises a compound (A) comprising at least one silicon-oxygen (Si-O) group, at least one polar group and at least one group including optionally saturated carbon chain.    USE - The product is useful in automotive industry to produce electricity in a fuel cell and as a source of power for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The product, used in the automotive industry, increases system efficiency, reduces system complexity and increases economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a product-by-process comprising: depositing a coating on a fuel cell component using a plasma assisted chemical deposition process comprising a precursor gases comprising a siloxane, and further comprising a second gas.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus (1) has a fiber layer formed by winding the fibers around the outer surface of a liner. The fiber bundle is impregnated with the matrix resin while winding the fiber around the outer surface of the liner. A resin coating unit is provided to coat resin to the fiber bundle.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of high pressure tank for storing hydrogen gas and natural gas, mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle and natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the resin content of the fiber bundle at the time of winding to a liner can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of high pressure tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Manufacturing apparatus of high pressure tank (1)    Fiber winding device (10)    Rotation support portion (12)    Resin coating (14)    Resin supplying pipe (16)
NOVELTY - A hose for fuels comprises inner layer (1) containing resin composition A consists of aromatic polyester resin and outer layer (2) containing resin composition B consists of polyolefin resin and/or polyamide resin. Requirements for following ( alpha ) and ( beta ) are satisfied, where ( alpha ) requires resin composition B to contain amine-modified poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) block copolymer (SEBS) and ( beta ) requires resin composition A to contain amine-modified SEBS and resin composition B to contain acid-modified SEBS. Interlayer adhesion of inner and outer layers is performed.    USE - A hose for fuels (claimed) used for transporting automotive fuel of fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hose is lightweight and low cost and has low fuel permeability, excellent interlayer adhesiveness, flexibility, cold shock property, and heat resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hose for fuels. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inner layer (1)    Outer layer (2)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises a lithium salt, oxygen-containing compound of formula (I), (II) or (III), compound (10-60 vol.%) which has ring which does not contain carbon-carbon unsaturated bond in a molecule, and solvent for electrolytic salt dissolution.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for electrolyte solution used in lithium secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric vehicles, electrical double layer capacitors and lithium ion capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has long term incombustibility, favorable conductivity and suppresses the decrease in battery capacity during charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises a lithium salt, oxygen-containing compound of formula: R1-O-R2 (I), of formula (II) or of formula: R3-O(Q1-O)m-R4 (III), compound (10-60 vol.%) which has ring containing -O-C(=O)-O- bonding and does not contain carbon-carbon unsaturated bond in a molecule and solvent for electrolytic salt dissolution.    R1,R2=1-10C (fluoro)alkyl optionally containing 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms, 3-10C (fluoro)cycloalkyl;    X=1-5C (fluoro)alkylene, 1-5C (fluoro)alkylene having 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms;    m=2-10;    Q1=1-4C linear alkylene optionally substituted by 1-5C alkyl containing 1 or more ether oxygen atom between carbon atoms;    R3,R4=1-5C alkyl;and    or R3+R4=1-10C alkylene.
NOVELTY - The container (100) has main portion (101) and a cover (102,104-2). The main portion has openings (105,106,107-1) in ceiling, side and bottom portions. The openings which are at fixed distance intervals on ceiling and side portions are covered by the cover.    USE - Battery container mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid type motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, passenger car, bus, forklift truck and electric train. Can also be used in industrial machine, air conditioning machine and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat from the battery which is accommodated by the container can be radiated by thermal radiation function. The water proof function of the battery container can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery container.    Battery container (100)    Main portion (101)    Cover (102,104-2)    Openings (105,106,107-1)    Space adjustment spacer (108)
NOVELTY - The forklift truck has a battery stopper (4) that is rotatably inserted into a stopper hole formed in side plate (11b) of a battery storage chamber, at a position higher than the upper surface of a battery case (3). A columnar pin (4a) of stopper is inserted in the stopper hole such that the ends of pin are protruded to interior and exterior of battery storage chamber. A securing element (4b) is latched at the upper edge of the side plate by rotating the pin.    USE - Forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since battery stopper is used, the jumping out of battery case from the battery storage chamber is suppressed. The time and effort involved in accommodating the battery case in battery storage chamber are also avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery stopper latched in the battery storage chamber.    Battery case (3)    Battery stopper (4)    Columnar pin (4a)    Securing element (4b)    Side plate (11b)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has current collector (20) having opposing major surfaces (22,24). A carbon layer (30) with average thickness of about 0.1-2 mu m is formed over current collector. A conductive adhesion layer (40) with average thickness of about 0.25-5 mu m is formed in carbon layer. A microporous activated carbon layer (50) is formed over conductive adhesion layer. The conductive adhesion layer is made of carbon black, graphite and binder. The activated carbon layer is made of 80-90 weight% of activated carbon, 0-10 weight% of carbon black, and 5-15 weight% of PTFE.    USE - Multilayer electrode for ultra-capacitor such as EDLC (claimed) used in cell phone and electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high power density and high energy storage capacity of the multilayer electrode can be achieved by using activated carbon layer that is formed over each of the conductive adhesion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming multilayer electrode for EDLC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multilayer electrode.    Multilayer electrode (10)    Current collector (20)    Major surfaces (22,24)    Fused carbon layer (30)    Conductive adhesion layer (40)    Microporous activated carbon layer (50)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen station (1) has engine (11) that combusts the fuel for combustion and generates motive power. The generator (13) operates with the motive power generated by the engine. The reactor (30) has a catalyst which generates hydrogen and the fuel for combustion by decomposing a hydrogen fuel. The compressor (14) compresses the hydrogen generated with the reactor.    USE - Hydrogen station for fuel-cell vehicle such as hydrogen fueled car.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of hydrogen and electric power at high efficiency can be provided by the system. The thermal efficiency of spark ignition-type engine can be improved. The motive power of the engine can be transmitted to the compressor without any loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hydrogen station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen station (1)    Engine (11)    Generator (13)    Compressor (14)    Reactor (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a generator which is set to drive with a portion of engine motive power. A detection unit detects the brake operation amount of the generator. A setting unit sets the electric power generation amount of the generator by the brake operation amount when acceleration of vehicle is estimated.    USE - Electric power generation control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary machine belt load can be reduced effectively. The electric power generation amount of the generator can be controlled in an efficient manner. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be improved. The acceleration performance of the vehicle can be improved. The slip and squeal of the auxiliary machine during the acceleration can be prevented. The cost of the auxiliary belt machine can be reduced effectively. The speed of the brake hydraulic pressure can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine controller (10)    Alternator controller (20)    Air-conditioner controller (30)    Brake controller (40)    Electric power generation control apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The power storage apparatus management system (1) includes a user terminal (9), a power storage apparatus (20) and an information processing apparatus (10). The information processing apparatus is set in communication with a power storage apparatus, using a mobile communication network (3) such as GSM or UMTS network. The power storage apparatus acquires power from a power generating apparatus (30) such as photovoltaic power generating device, wind power generating device, hydroelectric power generating device and a wave powering device.    USE - Power storage apparatus management system for electric vehicle such as electric car, in-house power generating station, power companies, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Variety of information including the power storage states of power storage apparatus can be gathered efficiently and the gathered information is provided to the user in an easily comprehendible manner. So it is easy for the power companies to receive stable power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of operating power storage apparatus management system;    (2) method of operating information processing apparatus; and    (3) method of operating power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power storage apparatus management system.    Power storage apparatus management system (1)    Mobile communication network (3)    User terminal (9)    Information processing apparatus (10)    Power storage apparatus (20)    Power generating apparatus (30)    Power supply network (40)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has notification signal generation units that generate notification signals (105-1-105-3,109-1-109-3) to show presence or absence of abnormality of secondary batteries. A calculating unit output signals to perform logical sum of each notification signal. A control unit (101) determines that abnormality is not arisen in secondary battery, when pulse of specific pulse width is contained in outputted signal. The determination is made that abnormality is arisen in secondary battery, when pulse of different pulse widths is contained in outputted signal.    USE - Abnormality detection circuit of power supply device (claimed) used for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid car. Can also be used in electronic device such as battery mounting apparatuses, portable personal computer, digital camera, video camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of secondary battery can be correctly detected, even if wiring between the output circuit and control unit is disconnected. The timing of the reference pulse in each notification signal can be synchronized easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Abnormality detection circuit (1)    Control unit (101)    Reference signal generation unit (101a)    Notification signals (105-1-105-3,109-1-109-3)    Unit cell (112)
NOVELTY - The portable hydrogen supplemental system (1) has power supply that supplies electrical power to fuel cell (5) when engine sensor, e.g., vacuum switch detects that internal combustion engine is in operation and operator control switch is activated. The fuel cell then produces hydrogen and oxygen gases from water supplied to fuel cell. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed through water tank (6) into respective gas collection cavities at top of water tank for proper distribution of gases such that hydrogen gas is supplied to engine for combustion.    USE - Portable hydrogen supplemental system for supplying hydrogen gas to internal combustion engine of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves increased fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions in internal combustion engines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a notched orthographic view of the portable hydrogen supplemental system.    Portable hydrogen supplemental system (1)    Housing unit (2)    Mounting bracket (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Water tank (6)    Supporting unit (8)    Water inlet fitting (11)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a cleaning housing (10) in which a battery case (13) for receiving an electrode group, electrolyte solution and an electrode tab (12) exposed outside, is embedded. A laser generator (20) has a laser source (21) for generating a laser beam and an output controller (22) for controlling output of laser beam. A laser transmitter (30) transmits the generated laser beam to a laser emitting unit (40) which is installed inside the housing for irradiating the laser beam into an electrode tab so as to remove liquid pollutants stuck to the electrode tab.    USE - Laser cleaning device for electrode tab of battery used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution stuck to the electrode tab is effectively removed after injecting the electrolyte solution. The electrode tab can be cleaned effectively without applying friction to the tab and damage to the tab can be prevented. The system configuration is simplified and productivity of the laser beam device is improved by irradiating laser beam onto an electrode tab by a laser emitting unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laser cleaning method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the laser cleaning device.    Cleaning housing (10)    Electrode tab (12)    Battery case (13)    Laser generator (20)    Laser source (21)    Output controller (22)    Laser transmitter (30)    Laser emitting unit (40)    Laser cleaning device (100)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has electrical terminals (4, 5) for individual cells (2) of a battery module, where the terminals are interconnected in a series arrangement. The electrical terminals are formed at a free end (7) of tabs (8), respectively, where the structure forms a firmly bonded/positively actuated electrical connection with the tabs. The tabs of the electrical terminals are coated with a solder (20) such that the firmly bonded connection of the tabs is effected by using heat and an assembly force. The tabs are connected with a clamping device by action of a mechanical force.    USE - Interconnect structure for electrical terminals of individual cells of a battery module i.e. heavy-duty battery module, in a vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows forming an electrical conductive connection of the cells in a simple and automated manner such that failure of a battery module caused by mechanical, electrical and thermal influences is precluded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrical terminals.    Cells (2)    Electrical terminals (4, 5)    Free end of tabs (7)    Tabs (8)    Interconnect structure (10)    Solder (20)
NOVELTY - The element (20) has a holding portion (26) held between legs (24) of a bow-shaped holder (22). A base plate (30) comprises a movable clamping bar (28) that is extended between the legs. Leaf-shaped objects are clamped between the clamping bar and the base plate in a spring-preloaded position. The bow-shaped holder is connected with a terminal strip and the base plate as a single-piece. The terminal strip is made of metal, and the base plate is made of plastic. The terminal strip is connected with the base plate over a spring element.    USE - Holding element for holding a movable casing part i.e. battery compartment cover (claimed), of an industrial lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The element can be installed in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective view of a holding element.    Holding element (20)    Bow-shaped holder (22)    Legs (24)    Holding portion (26)    Movable clamping bar (28)    Base plate (30)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (100) comprises a battery module (110) comprising battery cells stacked in vertical and horizontal directions, and bus bars electrically coupled to the battery cells; and a connector (120) comprising an insulation body connected to the battery module (110), and power terminals (124) formed in the insulation body and electrically coupled to a group of the bus bars.    USE - The battery pack is used in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is slim and has improved manufacturing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is motor vehicle comprising a battery pack, where the battery pack is connected to a driving system of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Connection member (113)    Connector (120)    Power terminal (124)    Sensing terminal (125)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) with a separator (113) that is arranged between the electrode (111,112). The collector plates (120,130) are electrically coupled to electrodes. The collector plates has a fuse hole (123a) and reinforcement protrusion (125,135) with reinforcement groove (125a,135a). The reinforcement groove is spaced from fuse hole. A case (140) is arranged with electrode assembly. The collector plates and case is provided with an upper opening, A cap assembly (170) seals upper opening of the case.    USE - Secondary battery used in electronic device e.g. mobile device and camcorder etc. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The fuse portion of secondary battery is provided with that prevents over-current from flowing through collector plate and provides improved electrical safety. The reinforcement protrusion of secondary battery has reinforcement groove that is spaced from outer periphery of fuse portion, therefore reinforcing the strength of fuse portion and prevents the fuse portion of current plate to be bent or damaged due to external impact and hence provide improved mechanical safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode (111,112)    Separator (113)    Collector plates (120,130)    Fuse hole (123a)    Reinforcement protrusion (125,135)    Reinforcement groove (125a,135a)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (170)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a particle size selecting structure which sets the particle size of atomized water, and enables the discharging of atomized water of small particle size. A return piping (49) is configured to return water, stored more downstream than an orifice hole (45) inside a discharge pipe (41), into the orifice hole.    USE - Fuel cell system for industrial vehicle or apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to indoor-type forklift truck, tow vehicle, or hand lifter.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for a tank for storing water discharged from a fuel cell, thus achieving size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of a discharge pipe in a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Discharge pipe (41)    Flow-path formation block (43)    Orifice portion (44)    Orifice hole (45)    Return piping (49)
NOVELTY - The lead element (25) has insulation film (23) whose width is larger than width of lead conductor (27). A notch portion (30) is partially cut off so that lead conductor encloses portion of region in location exposed from insulation film.    USE - Lead element for electrical storage device (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive wire can be soldered on lead conductor stably by using notch portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical storage device.    Insulation film (23)    Lead element (25)    Lead conductor (27)    Solder (29)    Notch portion (30)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of electrode material involves forming porous layer by immersing magnesium alloy material in magnesium corrosive solution. The magnesium alloy material contains mixed structure including primary magnesium phase and crystallized substance.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for negative electrode for battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, electric vehicle, motor vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent reaction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode material;    (2) battery; and    (3) negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The method (S10) involves neutralizing solution in neutralization process (S12) that mixes solvent and electrolyte. The electrode catalyst which is provided with a core-shell structure is mixed with the solution neutralized in neutralization process, in catalyst ink preparation process (S13) and a catalyst ink is produced. An alkaline solution is added to the solution. A catalyst layer is formed in a catalyst layer formation process (S14), using the catalyst ink produced. The catalyst layer formed is cleaned with an acidic solution in a cleaning process (S15).    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode structure for fuel cell used as large sized power supplies and portable power supply used in home cogeneration system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst layer is cleaned with the acidic solution, an appropriate state of the catalyst layer can be restored. Hence the destruction of the electrode catalyst can be prevented. Since the catalyst can be dried more appropriately in the drying process, the elution of the electrode catalyst caused by drying the catalyst layer by inert atmosphere is prevented. The elution of the catalyst metals in the solution can be suppressed, as the natural electrical potential produced in the solution is reduced. Hence the core-shell structure of the catalyst destroyed by the generation of the natural electrical potential is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the membrane electrode structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for processing membrane electrode (S10)    Step for neutralizing solution in neutralization process (S12)    Step for mixing electrode catalyst with core-shell structure in catalyst ink preparation process (S13)    Step for forming catalyst layer in catalyst layer formation process (S14)    Step for cleaning catalyst layer with acidic solution in cleaning process (S15)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming aluminum layer (2) in the surface of resin layer (1) where a communicating hole is formed in the surface of resin layer. The resin layer is immersed in molten salt such that resin layer is thermally decomposed, and the aluminum layer is maintained at an electric potential more base than the normal electrode potential of aluminum. The positive electrode active material is formed in the aluminum porous main portion (4).    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) used as power supply in portable information terminal, electric vehicle, and domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode active material is formed in aluminum porous main portion, a positive electrode having positive electrode active material thin film of high surface area is obtained. The charge-and-discharge characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views illustrating the manufacturing process of positive electrode.    Resin layer (1)    Aluminum layer (2)    Aluminum layer coated resin portion (3)    Aluminum porous main portion (4)
NOVELTY - The electrode portion has a positive electrode active material phase (12) which includes solid electrolyte. The electrolyte hardens the particle groups of a positive electrode active material. The adjacent particles are made to flow through the solid electrolyte (2). The oxygen amount of the surface of positive electrode active material phase and the porous collector are 3.1 mass percentages or less.    USE - Positive electrode portion of non-aqueous electrolyte battery for power supplies used in portable apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge characteristic of battery is excellent. The sintering of aluminum paste can be performed in a non-oxidizing atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of positive electrode portion non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the positive electrode portion of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode active material particle (1)    Solid electrolyte (2)    Positive electrode active material phase (12)
NOVELTY - The electrode has aluminum porous portion (4) that is filled with the active material. The oxygen amount in the main surface of the aluminum porous portion is lesser than 3.1 mass %. The aluminum porous portion has large and small pore diameter area with large and small diameter air hole respectively along thickness direction toward the main surfaces.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for portable information terminal, electric vehicle, domestic-use electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge characteristic of the battery can be improved by using aluminum porous portion. The aluminum porous portion samples are filled with the active material by which the lithium system battery positive electrode can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and cross sectional views of nonaqueous electrolyte battery electrode.    Resin (1)    Resin portion (1f)    Aluminum layer (2)    Aluminum layer film resin portion (3)    Aluminum porous portion (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrode portion (30) into which positive electrode terminal (3) and this negative electrode terminal (4) is extended from the outer-layer unit. A bending portion (31) is folded along specific direction, while electrode portion is extended in the exterior of the outer-layer unit along intersecting direction.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as nickel-hydrogen battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of electric storage apparatus is simplified by reducing the components. The reliability of the electric storage apparatus can be improved. The internal resistance can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrical storage apparatus.    Cell (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Electrode portion (30)    Bending portion (31)
NOVELTY - A vehicle-mounted electronic device has solar panel (30) having light receiving surface formed to enable to tilt at certain angle with respect to horizontal surface of device. The solar panel tilts at a range of 60 to 105 degrees with respect to device horizontal surface.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a device made compact and easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, side and rear views of device.    Microwave antenna (4a)    Display (5)    Solar panel (30)    Housing (40)    Flat surface (40a)
NOVELTY - The selective catalytic reduction system (100) has battery voltage diagnostic unit (2) which determines appropriate voltage supplied by battery corresponding to operation of engine. The urea water injection controller (1) regulates the urea water injection according to the nitrogen oxide concentration detected by the nitrogen oxides sensor (110,111), following engine speed generated.    USE - Selective catalytic reduction system of a diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery diagnosis is made possible and suitable for efficient operation of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Urea water injection controller (1)    Battery voltage diagnostic unit (2)    Selective catalytic reduction system (100)    Dozing valve (104)    Nitrogen oxides sensor (110,111)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming an electrolyte layer, a positive electrode layer, and/or a negative electrode layer via an electrostatic screen printing process. The electrolyte layer, positive electrode layer, and negative electrode layer contain a solid electrolyte, a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode active material, respectively.    USE - Manufacturing method for solid lithium cell for portable electronic apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, notebook-type word processor, palm top personal computer, mobile telephone, personal handyphone system (PHS) terminal, portable facsimile machine, portable printer, headphone stereo, video camera, portable TV, or portable compact disk (CD) player. Can also be used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, automatic vending machine, electrically-driven cart, electrical storage system for load leveling, domestic electric condenser, distribution type electric power storage machine system, and emergency electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the quality, productivity, and yield of manufacture of solid lithium cell without using a binder and a solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method for solid lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A raw material solution containing (in mol%) lithium oxide (20-50), iron oxide (5-40) and phosphorus pentoxide (20-50) is adjusted, sprayed, vitrified at high temperature and rapidly quenched, to obtain precursor glass powder.    USE - Manufacture of precursor glass powder used for crystallized glass powder for positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as powder supply for portable electronic device, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides precursor glass powder. The lithium ion secondary battery using the crystallized glass powder has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) crystallized glass powder, which is obtained by heating the precursor glass powder; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which contains crystallized glass powder as positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The power cable (1) has a flat-shaped conductor (12) that is formed by hardening exposed portion of multiple parallel twisted line conductors (11), by soldering. An insulated outer layer (13) is provided for covering the twisted line conductors in the flat-shaped conductor. A through-hole (4a) is formed from upper surface to the lower surface of the flat-shaped conductor so that the flat-shaped conductor is terminalized as the to-be-fastened portion (4).    USE - Power cable for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the power cable can be reduced. The cost and weight of the power cable can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of power cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power cable.    Power cable (1)    Through-hole (4a)    Multiple parallel twisted line conductors (11)    Flat-shaped conductor (12)    Insulated outer layer (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a key switch sensor (8) that detects the parking of the vehicle. A control apparatus (7) controls the electric power converter (4). A temperature detection unit (9) detects whether the temperature of the electric double layer capacitor (3) exceeds predetermined value. A voltage detection unit (10) detects the full-charge state of the electric double layer capacitor. The electric double layer capacitor charges the battery (5) using the electrical energy.    USE - Electric power system for vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy loss of the battery can be reduced, by charging to the battery using electrical energy. The deterioration of the electric double layer capacitor can be prevented, since the temperature of the electric double layer capacitor is detected by the temperature detection unit. Hence the lifetime of the electric double layer capacitor can be extended. The cost of the electric power system can be reduced, since the structure of the circuit is simplified. The fuel consumption of the engine can be improved, since the load applied on the vehicle is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric double layer capacitor (3)    Electric power converter (4)    Battery (5)    Control apparatus (7)    Key switch sensor (8)    Temperature detection unit (9)    Voltage detection unit (10)
NOVELTY - The snubber circuit has a snubber capacitor (C2) that is connected to a cathode side of snubber diode (D3). The charging charge of snubber capacitor is discharged by the storage electric charge of snubber diode, after the electricity supply is stopped to the snubber circuit. The electrostatic capacitance of snubber capacitor and the junction capacitance of snubber diode are adjusted.    USE - Snubber circuit for chopper circuit used in DC-DC converter of fuel cell system (all claimed) for vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in alternating current (AC)/DC converter, power factor correction circuit, uninterruptible power system, power conditioner and frequency converter.    ADVANTAGE - The electrostatic capacitance of snubber capacitor and the junction capacitance of snubber diode are adjusted, so that the charging charge of snubber capacitor can be discharged after the break down of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) chopper circuit;    (2) DC-DC converter; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show circuit diagram of fuel cell system, and the explanatory views illustrating relationship between the snubber capacitor and snubber diode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Filter capacitor (C1)    Snubber capacitor (C2)    Smoothing capacitor (C3)    Snubber diode (D3)    Diodes (D1, D2, D4, D5)
NOVELTY - Reducing an oxidant comprises: supplying an oxidant having a pi -antibonding orbital to a surface of a plasmon-resonating nanostructure; exposing the plasmon-resonating nanostructure to photons at a wavelength sufficient to photoexcite the plasmon-resonating nanostructure; and reducing the oxidant either at a rate of 1.1-10000, 10-1000, or 50-500 times the rate of reduction of the oxidant under the same conditions but in the absence of the photons, or at a temperature below a predetermined thermodynamic barrier.    USE - The method is useful to reduce an oxidant for producing an oxidation product including water, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, acrylonitrile, propenal, acrylic acid, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, nitric oxide and/or nitrogen dioxide (claimed) by photothermal catalysis which is useful e.g. in catalytic reactor or in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method: utilizes low operating temperature that results in desired product yield, with enhanced catalytic activity; and allows efficient transfer of excited electrons from the nanoparticles to oxidant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrochemical cell comprising: an electrolyte; a cathode comprising the plasmon-resonating nanostructure; an anode separated from the cathode by the electrolyte; and a photon-transfer device that is sufficiently transparent at a wavelength that photoexcites the plasmon-resonating nanostructure; and    (2) a device comprising: the plasmon-resonating nanostructure; a support for the plasmon-resonating nanostructure; and the photon-transfer device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (300) has voltage detector (320) to detect connection point voltage of resistance (370) of coupling capacitor (380). The earth leakage detection is performed, while emitting instruction fixing carrier frequency with respect to inverter (210,220), when determination unit determines that carrier frequency control is in unnecessary vehicle state. The determination is made to check whether insulation resistance (Ri) is falling based on component of predetermined frequency of connection point voltage, during execution of earth-leakage detection.    USE - Earth-leakage detection apparatus mounted in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the determination is made to check whether insulation resistance is falling based on component of predetermined frequency of connection point voltage, during execution of earth-leakage detection, the earth-leakage detection can be performed normally. Thus the reliability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of high voltage electric system of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverters (210,220)    Earth-leakage detection apparatus (300)    Voltage detector (320)    Detection resistance (370)    Coupling capacitor (380)    Insulation resistance (Ri)
NOVELTY - The battery set has batteries arranged in a shell, where the batteries are monomer batteries. Phase change material is filled in a gap between each battery, where the adjacent monomer batteries are in tight contact with the phase change material. A heat pipe is inserted in an adjacent single cell gap, where the heat pipe is divided into an outer pipe arranged in the shell and an inner pipe arranged in a middle part of the shell. The outer pipe is provided with an evaporation end and a condensing end, where the evaporation end is mounted on the shell.    USE - Phase change material heat pipe coupling radiating power battery set for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set is simple in structure, compact and high-efficient in radiating an electric automobile power battery, and consumes less electric energy. The battery set has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a phase change material heat pipe coupling radiating power battery set.
NOVELTY - The device has a box portion which is provided with a battery set including multiple monomer batteries. A gap which is provided between the adjacent monomer batteries, is filled with a phase-change material. The phase change material is embedded with a pulsating heat pipe. The box portion is provided with a cover plate such that the box portion is sealed.    USE - Radiating device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the device is simple and compact. Usage of additional power consumption electric energy monitor for battery is avoided effectively. The efficiency of the radiating electric automobile power battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the radiating device.
NOVELTY - The device has axial movement devices that are provided in a cold chamber and a heat chamber. The two chambers are connected with each other. The shaft frame is provided with a moving guide rail group. The radial movement of the piston is convexly connected with axial moving device. A stator and a rotor are comprised by a flywheel electromagnetic induction device. The rotor is set with the radial moving device group. A radial induction coil and an axial induction coil are provided in the stator. A radial magnet and an axial magnet are provided in the rotor.    USE - Flywheel heat combustion-supporting device.    ADVANTAGE - Flywheel heat combustion-supporting device can be effectively applied to small heat and power cogeneration system or large sized industrial heat-power cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flywheel heat combustion-supporting device.
NOVELTY - The clothes have a loop-type waterproof zipper (RTM: slide fastener)(3) fixed on a clothes main body (1). Trouser leg bodies are provided with an elastic material. The clothes main body is equipped with a heat inlet (10). A fork-shaped exhaust hose is connected with the clothes main body. A back end of the heat inlet is connected to a motorcycle improved exhaust pipe. An inner side of the heat inlet is provided with a silica gel layer. An upper part of an exhaust pipe is equipped with an air inlet short pipe. A switch is connected with a fixing part of a 12V direct current motor.    USE - Motorcycle exhaust heat thermal clothes.    ADVANTAGE - The clothes reduce radiation effect, thus ensuring better warming effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a motorcycle exhaust heat thermal clothes.    Clothes main body (1)    Loop-type waterproof slide fastener (3)    Heat inlet (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a test cell (140) comprising diffusion chamber, for receiving a porous material placed upon a microbalance (130). The test cell has a seal structure designed to contact the porous material to prevent lateral liquid and vapor loss. The seal structure is positioned between the base plate and the upper portion of test cell.    USE - Apparatus for determining pore size in porous material such as polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) membrane used for water desalination, industrial gas separation, renal dialysis, membrane lung oxygenator, controlled-release drug delivery devices and membrane based sensors. Can also be used in catalyst such as and porous catalyst, and porous catalyst used in variety of chemical processes, and electrodes used in batteries and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can easily characterize pores of different size, by using simple pore-size characterization technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for determining pore size distribution in porous material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of evapoporametry testing arrangement.    Apparatus for determining pore size in porous material (100)    Environment chamber (110)    Anti-vibration platform (120)    Microbalance (130)    Test cell (140)
NOVELTY - The slot has a battery groove i.e. strip-shaped battery groove, whose back end relative to a front end of a groove body is slightly inclined upward on a wall. The wall at the battery groove corresponding to a middle frame is welded with a pair of outwardly extending supports. Two sides of a back end of the wall are respectively welded with one of the outwardly extending supports. An upper part of the wall is placed with a wall body. Two ends of a strip are respectively provided with a clamping hole.    USE - Electric motor car slot.    ADVANTAGE - The strip on a tank body of a battery box with different specifications is fixed in the groove, thus achieving different power electric vehicles with same volume. The slot has simple structure and strong practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric motor car slot.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a modular unit that is provided with a power generator unit, a vacuum unit, and a steam generating unit. Conduits are connected to the vacuum unit and the steam generating unit which provide fluid communication between the modular unit and an outlet on the external surface of vehicle main portion (12). The outlet is connected to a hose and nozzle respectively.    USE - Vehicle for cleaning public areas e.g. pavements, street malls, stadiums and footpaths affected by undesirable matter such as discarded chewing gum, spillages, graffiti and weeds.    ADVANTAGE - The hose can be attached to the vehicle to allow quick, safe and easy stowage of the hose without disconnecting the hose from the coupling on the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle is provided with self-powered cleaning modular system so that the vehicle can be allowed to easily, quickly and safely clean the public areas. The vehicle is provided with full solar roof which can increase the amount of solar power and the modular system can increase the robustness of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the cleaning vehicle.    Cleaning vehicle (10)    Chassis (11)    Vehicle main portion (12)    Rear compartment (13)    Roller door (14)
NOVELTY - The cooler has a cooling fan (10) arranged at a rear side of a display (31) of an electronic device (30), and a fan motor driving the cooling fan. A solar panel (13) is arranged adjacent to a carriage window, and supplies driving power to the fan motor. A controller selectively controls the fan motor or the solar panel. The cooling fan is arranged at a battery charging part of the electronic device. An awning (14) for blocking sunlight is installed between the cooling fan and the carriage window on the cooling fan.    USE - Sunlight powered cooler for cooling an indoor electronic device of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler is inexpensive, and has simple structure, low manufacturing cost and high market value, and prevents explosion effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sunlight powered cooler.    Cooling fan (10)    Solarpanel (13)    Awning (14)    Electronic device (30)    Display (31)
NOVELTY - The system has a monitoring unit (1) connected with a battery monomer (2) and provided with a CPU. The monitoring unit is connected with a storage unit (3) through inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus, and the storage unit is connected with the handset (4) through Universal serial bus (USB) interface. A PIC16F876A single chip of the storage unit is connected with the USB interface. The CPU is connected with a single chip computer by a I2C communication interface.    USE - Vehicle intelligent management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses the real time current, voltage and temperature of the battery cell, and stores the sample data in the memory unit. The system has simple structure, and is convenient to maintain. The system modifies configuration parameters and realizes the man-machine interaction of the handset.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle intelligent management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Monitoring unit (1)    Battery monomer (2)    Storage unit (3)    Handset (4)    Network terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The sunroof has solar module (100) with curved shaped upper board and lower board positioned at distance from upper board. An upper and lower ethyl vinyl acetate layers are formed at lower and upper portions of upper and lower boards respectively. Solar cells are fixed between upper and lower ethyl vinyl acetate layers. Light transmitting slots are formed between solar cells so that external light penetrates into the room of vehicle.    USE - Sunroof for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The need for using auxiliary electric power source is eliminated, since light transmitting slots are formed between solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the vehicle sunroof.    Front surface frame (1)    Rear surface frame (2)    Sun-roof glass (3)    Light shield section (4)    Solar module (100)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a cooling unit (300) comprises several cooling plates (310,320,330) that is coupled to several battery cells (200). The cooling plates are sequentially arranged adjacent to the battery cells. A coolant reservoir (380) supplies coolant to the plate and receives coolant from the plate. A thermal pad is arranged between the battery cells and the plate.    USE - Battery pack for use as motor driving power sources in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV) and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack does not require separate driver for driving the flow of cooling water so that the manufacturing cost is reduced. The heat dissipation capability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (200)    Cap assembly (213)    Cooling unit (300)    Cooling plates (310,320,330)    Coolant reservoir (380)
NOVELTY - The box has a main portion whose inner portion is provided with parallel single cells which are inclined. The left and right sides of main portion are respectively provided with supporting block (8) and fixing block (5). The inner cavity with corrugated plate (11) is set with breather pipe of each cell. The medium channel is connected to air inlet interface (14). The inner cavity (3), aeration pipe and medium output pipeline below upper cover are connected to gas outlet (15).    USE - Box for lithium battery set of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box can be provided to avoid the effects caused by the external environment on the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the box portion for lithium battery set of electric vehicle.    Upper cover (1)    Inner cavity (3)    Fixing block (5)    Supporting block (8)    Corrugated plate (11)    Casing (13)    Air inlet interface (14)    Gas outlet (15)
NOVELTY - The maintenance device has multi-path control switch and multiple capacitors (C1-C4). Each capacitor is connected with the rectifier to convert the alternating current into direct current. The power output is connected with the storage battery for outputting the electric energy to the storage battery.    USE - Maintenance device for auto-tracking and self-charging of storage battery for use in electric vehicle such as electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The proper size of the current charging the battery is selected, so that the uniform and standard charging of battery can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the maintenance device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Resistors (R1-R5)
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery whose sides are respectively equipped with the pipes (3,4) connected to the air conditioning system assembly (1). The air conditioning system assembly is provided with internal and external circulation control mechanism, blower, a warm wind core structure and evaporation core. One end of the control mechanism is equipped with blower and other end equipped with evaporation core structure. The evaporation core is fixed with warm wind core structure.    USE - Battery integrated device used for air conditioning vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compact structure of the device can provide constant temperature working environment for the power battery. The ability of the device can be improved and the service life of the device can be improved. The device can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery integrated device.    Air conditioning system assembly (1)    Inlet of air conditioning system (2)    Pipes (3,4)    Power battery (5)