NOVELTY - Metal containing material comprising metal element essentially including manganese and molten salt material containing lithium hydroxide, and lithium which exceeds the theoretical composition of lithium contained in the complex oxide are reacted at or above the melting point of the molten salt material. The molten salt material does not contain other compounds. The obtained complex oxide is recovered. The complex oxide contains lithium manganese oxide comprising lithium and tetravalent manganese element and has layered rock salt crystal structure.    USE - Manufacture of complex oxide used for positive electrode active material for secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing the complex oxide has excellent cycle characteristics and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium composite metal oxide contains nickel, manganese, cobalt and iron, and has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 3-15 m2/g.    USE - Lithium composite metal oxide is used for active material for positive electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) for electric tool, motor vehicle and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium composite metal oxide has excellent discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium composite metal oxide, which involves mixing alkali and aqueous solution containing nickel ion, manganese ion, cobalt ion, iron ion and sulfate ion to obtain coprecipitate slurry, forming coprecipitate from coprecipitate slurry, and baking mixture formed by mixing coprecipitate and a lithium compound at 650-950 degrees C;    (2) positive-electrode active material;    (3) positive electrode; and    (4) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide absorbent composition comprises an active ingredient, support, inorganic binder, and metal oxide containing transition metal.    USE - Composition is used for slurry composition for absorbent for separating carbon dioxide (all claimed) in synthetic fossil fuel gas used in integrated coal gasification combined cycle power generation, fuel cell, liquefaction of coal, and production of carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide absorbent having excellent bulk density, abrasion resistance, carbon monoxide conversion rate, carbon dioxide absorbing capability, sulfur dioxide-poisoning resistance and regenerating characteristics is economically manufactured with high yield, using the composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry composition, which includes solid material containing absorbent composition and a solvent;    (2) manufacture of carbon dioxide absorbent;    (3) carbon dioxide absorbent; and    (4) separation of carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of carbon dioxide absorbent. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of slurry containing solid material (10)    Drying of slurry (20)    Sintering of adsorbent (30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst carrier is attached on the surface of substrate. A catalyst-dispersed supercritical fluid is contacted with catalyst carrier-supported substrate under the sealed environment, and the temperature of the substrate is changed to support catalyst on the catalyst carrier. The substrate in which catalyst is supported on the catalyst carrier, is contacted with electrolyte resin-dispersed supercritical fluid, and the temperature of the substrate is changed to form electrode catalyst layer on the surface of the substrate.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides electrode catalyst layer, by a simple process.
NOVELTY - The battery pack module has a main tube which is connected with the cooling water circle portion arranged outside the battery module cover. The sub-tube (40) having specific inside diameter (D1), is fractionized from the main tube, so as to cool the battery packs. The venturi tube (50) is used for uniformly distributing the cooling water to the sub-tube.    USE - Battery pack module of electric vehicle such as cargo vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the battery pack module can be improved by uniformly distributing the cooling water to the sub-tube. The manufacturing cost of the battery pack module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack module.    Sub-tube (40)    Venturi tube (50)    Diameter of sub-tube (D1)    Diameter of venturi tube (D2)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal has a cyclic connection portion formed with a connection hole. A battery terminal main portion is inserted into a connection hole. A cut-out portion is provided in the boundary surface of hole. The connection portion is extended from the cut-out portion so as to form a crevice along the outside direction of connection portion. A cable connection element is bonded with cyclic connection portion. A wire extension portion is arranged along the central axis of connection portion and is extended to inner side of connection portion.    USE - Battery terminal for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be easily attached and detached with respect to the vehicle. The unity force of battery terminal can be enhanced while preventing the deformation of fastening element. The cable can be freely arranged in the vehicle regardless of the location of battery. The cabled yarn teeth can be easily connected with the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.
NOVELTY - The generator (100a) has thermoelectric element (120a) formed on pipe (110a) exterior wall. A cooling unit (160a) is formed with respect to thermoelectric element. Exhaust gas guide is provided at center portion for diffusing high temperature exhaust gas. The thermoelectric element is configured to absorbs heat of radiator (150a) and to deliver to outside through heat pipe (140a).    USE - Exhaust gas thermoelectric generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power can be generated reliably using heat energy so that power consumption is reduced. The structure is simple and durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the exhaust gas thermoelectric generator.    Exhaust gas thermoelectric generator (100a)    Pipe (110a)    Thermoelectric element (120a)    Heat pipe (140a)    Radiator (150a)    Cooling unit (160a)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition contains supporting electrolyte, organic solvent, and metal-containing compound (I) and metal-containing compound (II).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte composition is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte composition has excellent high-temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition contains supporting electrolyte, organic solvent, and metal-containing compound of formula: R1-O-Y'(=O)-Z(=O)-R2 (I) and metal-containing compound of formula (II).    Y',Z=carbon, silicon, germanium or tin;    R1,R2=monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or aromatic hydrocarbyl (all optionally substituted by halo, fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo);and    R3=bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl or alicyclic hydrocarbyl (all optionally substituted by halo, fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo).
NOVELTY - The battery has a shunt resistor (10) which is provided with terminal portion (20). A printed circuit board (30) is connected to the terminal portion. The terminal portion is provided with several resistance elements (42,44,46). The resistance elements (42,44) made of same material, are connected with each other. A resistance element (46) is used for measuring the voltage drop of battery portion based on the difference in the resistance values of resistance elements (42,44).    USE - Battery for vehicle sensor assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The error of the measured current value can be prevented effectively by altering the shape of the shunt resistor. The direct contact of terminal portion with the second resistance element can be prevented. The excessive charging of battery can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Vehicle sensor assembly (1)    Shunt resistor (10)    Terminal portion (20)    Printed circuit board (30)    Resistance elements (42,44,46)
NOVELTY - A platinum-palladium alloy catalyzer comprises platinum-palladium alloy nanoparticles absorbed on surface of carbon-type catalyst carrier.    USE - Platinum-palladium alloy catalyzer is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum-palladium alloy catalyzer is manufactured efficiently by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of platinum-palladium alloy catalyzer.
NOVELTY - The converter has a waste gas input unit (30) and a waste gas output unit (40) that are connected to two sides of a cathode part. A heating unit (20) heats a membrane electrode assembly according to working temperature. Fuel input and output ends of the membrane electrode assembly are utilized for generating electricity. The membrane electrode assembly realizes an electrochemical reaction of oxynitride in waste gas to form nitrogen, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbon that are utilized to form carbon dioxide and water for purifying exhaust gas.    USE - Electrochemical catalytic agent converter for controlling exhaust gas discharge and generating electricity. Can also be used for removing nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HCs) and particulate matter (PM) in the exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrochemical catalytic agent converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (10)    Heating unit (20)    Waste gas input unit (30)    Waste gas output unit (40)    Fuel input unit (50)
NOVELTY - The material has compound precursor formed by performing rheological process on multilayer graphene, trivalent iron salt, phosphorus source compound, lithium source compound and organic micro-molecule carbon source. The precursor is sintered, such that mass ratio of iron salt and phosphorus source compound is set as 1 to 1. The mass ratio of carbon source, lithium source compound and phosphorus source compound is set as 1:1.1:1. The mass ratio of carbon source and lithium source compound is set as 0.4-0.8:1. The ratio of graphene and lithium iron phosphate is set as 0.005-0.3:1.    USE - Multilayer graphene/lithium iron phosphate intercalation compound material used in lithium ion battery (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity of the multilayer graphene/lithium iron phosphate intercalation compound material is improved, thus the charging and discharging performance of the lithium ion battery is improved. The lithium ion battery can be charged quickly. Since the compound material uses raw materials such as graphen and iron salt , the cost of the compound material is reduced. The mass specific capacity of the battery is improved by the usage of compound material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of manufacturing multilayer graphene/lithium iron phosphate intercalation compound material; and    (2) lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating process of manufacturing multilayer graphene/lithium iron phosphate intercalation compound material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a charging circuit that charges a storage battery using solar cell (4). A storage battery stores the solar energy. The sensor has slave circuit and master circuit. The sensor information is provided to the slave circuit and to master circuit using the ZIGBEE standard. The received information is provided to the personal computer (PC) (1) through the serial cable.    USE - Parking management system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the parking management system can be reduced and the user can be utilized easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the parking management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PC (1)    Master circuit (2)    Slave circuit (3)    Solar cell (4)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a carriage provided with a flexible connection piece. A lower end of the carriage is provided with a pressure wheel. A lower part of a pressure wheel generator is provided with a tongue. A wheel shaft is provided with a rectangular, circular or L-shaped press plate that is connected with the tongue. The pressure plate is made of an aluminum alloy.    USE - Bumping power generation automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel generator is fixed below the carriage, so that the automobile can generate electric energy when braking force is applied by mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a bumping power generation automobile.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to high-temperature electrochemistry, in particular, to high-temperature electrochemical devices with solid oxide electrolyte to be used as fuel cells or electrolysers, etc. Proposed device consists of cells solid electrolyte of which is made up of double-face spiral of Archimedes. Flat spirals/current taps secured on one side by electrode material are fitted into turns. Free side of said flap spirals rest on electron-conduction plate that makes, together with current leads, the gas channels. Said plate is used to connect aforesaid cells into battery.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design, lower drag, higher reliability and expanded applications. 3 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has switched-mode power supply (10) which is provided on main line (40) of front stage of MPU (20). A sub-line (50) by which one end is connected with main line in front stage of power supply, and other end is connected with main line in back stage of power supply. A voltage monitoring unit (60) monitors input voltage from battery (91) and turns OFF the switching element (70) when input voltage exceeds operable voltage. The monitoring unit turns ON the switching element and supplies input voltage to MPU when input voltage is less than operable voltage.    USE - Power supply circuit of meter system mounted in vehicles. Can also be used in vehicle-mounted air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage can be stably supplied to the vehicle-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the meter system.    Power supply circuit (1)    Switched-mode power supply (10)    MPU (20)    Main line (40)    Sub-line (50)    Voltage monitoring unit (60)    Switching element (70)    Battery (91)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte glass comprises an ion conductor having a trivalent gallium sulfide anion structure as main component, and lithium iodide.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte glass is used for lithium solid batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computers, mobile telephones, communication apparatus, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte glass has high lithium ion conductivity. Since the structure does not change even when contacted with water, the trivalent gallium sulfide anion structure has excellent stability with respect to water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium solid battery (10); and    (2) manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium solid battery.    Positive-electrode active material layer (1)    Negative-electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Battery case (6)    Lithium solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The clapboard has a framework (1) provided with a honeycomb structure hole and silicon dioxide powder (2). The framework is connected with the honeycomb structure hole, where the honeycomb structure hole is made of macromolecule plastic. The silicon dioxide powder is filled in the honeycomb structure hole (3). The honeycomb structure hole is arranged with an air outlet.    USE - Honeycomb structure framework clapboard for manufacturing a silicon powder separator that is utilized in batteries e.g. solar energy battery, wind energy battery, tidal energy battery and power battery, of a pure electric automobile and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clapboard improves energy, has prolonged service life and high capacity recovery rate, and enables self-discharging and discharging the storage battery and effectively preventing the storage battery from short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a honeycomb structure framework clapboard.    Framework (1)    Silicon dioxide powder (2)    Honeycomb structure hole (3)
NOVELTY - The material has material main portion that is made up of woven fabric which is formed by weaving filament of inorganic fiber. Heat insulation element winding portion (5) is formed by winding flexible heat insulation sheet in outer surface of cylindrical core material (1). Inorganic fiber is laminated on outermost surface of heat insulation element winding portion. The cylindrical core material is formed with preset thickness, and inorganic binder is coated on impregnation or in inner side of woven fabric. The thread portion is made up of ceramic fiber or glass fiber.    USE - Cylindrical heat insulating material for heat apparatus (claimed) e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat apparatus can be insulated effectively, and the extrapolation operation of the cylindrical heat insulating material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cylindrical heat insulating material.    Cylindrical core material (1)    Outer cover material (3)    Cylindrical heat insulating material (4)    Heat insulation element winding portion (5)    Adhering portion (6)
NOVELTY - The module has a cell (10) that adjoins another cell. A surface (10-1) receives and deforms with the inner pressure of the cell. A surface (10-2) is not deformed even if the surface (10-2) receives the inner pressure of the cell. A thermistor (T) which measures the temperature of the cell is arranged in the surface (10-2).    USE - Battery module of secondary battery for supplying power to hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermistor is arranged in the surface which is not deformed, the thermistor is prevented from damage. Hence the temperature of the cell can be measured correctly. Since the number of components is reduced, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The cell can be exactly maintained by the fitting frame as the assembly of the cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Cell (10)    Surfaces (10-1,10-2)    Holder (20)    Holding portion (30)    Thermistor (T)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a positive electrode active material layer (30) and positive electrode current collecting plate (10) provided in surface of solid electrolyte layer. The negative electrode active material layer (50) and negative electrode current collecting plate (60) are provided in the other surface of solid electrolyte layer. The electroconductive elastic portion is arranged in the inner side of positive and negative electrode active material layers between the positive and negative electrode current collecting plates.    USE - Solid secondary battery such as lithium ion battery for electric car, hybrid vehicle, and communication apparatus. Can also be used in sodium rechargeable battery, magnesium secondary battery, calcium secondary battery, and potassium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode active material of the positive electrode active material layer entraps in the carbon fiber, the elastic force fall of the electroconductive elastic-portion layer is suppressed. The fall of the interfacial resistance of solid electrolyte and active material is suppressed when the electroconductive elastic-portion layer relieves the change of the adhesion state of solid electrolyte and active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solid secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collecting plate (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (30)    Negative electrode active material layer (50)    Negative electrode current collecting plate (60)    Solid secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has a comb-tooth shape gas supply side flow path with several gas supply side branch flow paths (32bi,32bo) whose upper end is connected to a gas supply port (30oi). The upper end is obstructed and a downstream end is separated in the gas supply flow path. The mid stream portion is lower than the upstream portion of the gas supply side branch flow path, and the gas discharge side branch flow path (32bo) partitions off the gas supply side branch flow path and gas discharge side branch flow path.    USE - Gas flow path structure of separator for fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water in the gas flow path can be retained easily in the partition of the mid stream portion so that the electric power generation is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coolant flow rate control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the oxidant gas flow channel formed in the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (30)    Fuel gas supply port (30ho)    Gas supply port (30oi)    Gas discharge side branch flow paths (32bi,32bo)    Oxidant gas discharge side flow path (32o)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying coating liquid to a surface of negative electrode active material layer (12). The coating liquid contains material of solid electrolyte. An electrolyte layer (13) is formed. The coating liquid containing a positive electrode active material is applied to the surface of the electrolyte layer to form a positive electrode active material layer (14). The coating liquid containing the material of a positive collector (15) is applied to the surface of the positive electrode active material layer to form a positive electrode collector.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle powering electronic devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents peeling in each function interlayer since the coating liquid containing the material of a positive collector is applied to the surface of the positive electrode active material layer to form a positive electrode collector. Improves battery performance since the surface area of the first active material layer is enlarged. Reduces size and cost reduction of the apparatus by applying the coating liquid to the base material or the sheet form directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a side view of the battery.    Base material (10)    Negative electrode active material layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Positive collector (15)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a counter-electrode side layer (74) which formed in a direction separated from a contact layer (68) with respect to counter-electrode side. The shape and average particle diameter of the positive electrode active materials (70,75A,75B) and an electrically conductive material, e.g., granular carbon material (71) and fibrous carbon material (76) differs from each other mutually between the contact layer and counter-electrode side layer. The electronic resistance of counter-electrode side layer is small rather than electronic resistance of contact layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electronic resistance at the side of a counter electrode in a positive electrode and permits smooth motion of the electron in the thickness direction of positive electrode, and improves utilization factor of positive electrode active material since the electronic resistance of counter-electrode side layer is small rather than electronic resistance of contact layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the positive electrode active material layer which is formed on the positive electrode collector.    Contact layer (68)    Positive electrode active materials (70,75A,75B)    Granular carbon material (71)    Counter-electrode side layer (74)    Fibrous carbon material (76)
NOVELTY - The system (10) acquires electric charge produced, when reflected inside temperature is below reference temperature, and generating fuel cell (20), by electric charge acquisition unit (916). A presumed reaction heat amount which is induced by applying electric charge is calculated. The driving condition at time of generating fuel cell including condition regarding circulation of coolant is determined, from calculated presumed reaction heat amount. The fuel cell is generated according to determined driving condition.    USE - Fuel cell system used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in power supply system of residence or plant, and electric machine apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the cell can be suppressed, as the inside temperature of the cell can be raised rapidly by the fuel cell system. Since the raise values of the inside temperature required in order to switch the driving condition of the fuel cell to another driving condition is notified outside, the convenience of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply unit (30)    Air supply unit (50)    Electric charge acquisition unit (916)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material molded object that is arranged to specific side through separator (22). A negative electrode active material molded object is arranged to other side, after a molded object of fibrous activated carbon is provided through separator. The positive electrode and negative electrode active material molded objects are connected with a positive electrode collector (23a) and a negative electrode collector (23b), respectively. The molded object of fibrous activated carbon is connected with the negative electrode collector.    USE - Hybrid battery for supplying power for electric vehicle and starter motor of motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode and negative electrode active material molded objects are connected with positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector, respectively, the usage amount of activated carbon can be reduced. The installation cost of hybrid battery can be reduced. The energy capacity and life time of hybrid battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid battery.    Plate-shaped object of fibrous activated carbon (18)    Plate-shaped positive electrode active material (21)    Separator (22)    Positive electrode collector (23a)    Negative electrode collector (23b)
NOVELTY - The arm has an air core shaft through bearing (9) whose support main mandrel (4) is provided with a bearing oil seal ring (19) and an elastic retainer ring (20). The bearing and the rings are provided with a bearing cover plate (10) that is arranged on a main shaft (3). A secondary supporting core shaft (22) is arranged on sides of end face of the seal ring and the retainer ring. The seal ring, the bearing and the retainer ring are arranged on a secondary transmission frame (21) and the plate. An auxiliary transmission rack is mounted on a rectangular transverse pipe (7).    USE - Fuel cell gear driving type U-shaped work arm for a molding machine.    ADVANTAGE - The main shaft and the seal ring are arranged at 300 degrees centigrade for reducing lubricating defects in a secondary core. The arm welds a reversing shaft with a step hole in a step shaft, thus ensuring reversing operation of a fuel cell component with better stability. The arm connects a motor gear directly with a straight tooth gear on the main shaft so as to replace a chain transmission structure of the main shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell gear driving type U-shaped work arm.    Main shaft (3)    Support main mandrel (4)    Rectangular transverse pipe (7)    Air core shaft through bearing (9)    Bearing cover plate (10)    Bearing oil seal ring (19)    Elastic retainer ring (20)    Secondary transmission frame (21)    Secondary supporting core shaft (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box provided with a power supply socket. The battery box is formed with a guide limited groove and a fixing part. A front end of a rotating part is provided with a fixing shaft in a guiding limit slot. A rear end of the fixing part is provided with shrinking of a lock tongue. A front end of the battery box is provided with another guide limited groove. An upper part of the latter guide limited groove is utilized for containing a locating groove of the lock tongue. A shape of the locating groove is greater than maximum depth of the latter guide limited groove.    USE - Battery fixing device for an electric vehicle i.e. motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device improves fixing reliability and simplicity of the battery box, and has stable output current and prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The latter guide limited groove is formed as an arc-shaped groove. The lock tongue and the locating groove are formed as a plane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle comprising a vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery fixing device.
NOVELTY - The car has an air storage tank provided with a switch valve. An electric generator i.e. direct current (DC) generator or alternating current (AC) generator, is connected with a driving motor and a storage battery. The electric generator is utilized for generating the driving motor or the storage battery. A power supply control device is provided with a detecting unit. The detecting unit is utilized for detecting electricity of the generator. A control unit is utilized for receiving a control signal to control the generator equal to power demand quantity supplied to the driving motor.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car allows the generator to generate electricity stored in the storage battery, thus increasing the running mileage of the electric car by utilizing battery light. The car has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a heat preservation layer made of a vacuum heat insulating material. A temperature detector is utilized for measuring temperature of the vacuum heat insulating material in a heat control circuit. A wall of a box is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. A conduit of an electromagnetic valve is connected on the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet of a heating water box. An engine is provided with the temperature detector. The temperature detector is utilized for monitoring temperature in the engine by the control circuit.    USE - Heat-storage automobile i.e. car, parking heating system for use in a cold area.    ADVANTAGE - The system absorbs residual heat of the engine by a heat storage material. The system has better engine cold-starting performance, and reduces fuel consumption, saves energy and stores heat in an insulating box so as to prolong service life of the engine. The system is inexpensive and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat-storage automobile parking heating system in partial section.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery pack main body connected with a battery management system. The battery management system and an electric heating positive temperature coefficient (PTC) part are connected with a control system. An air inlet pipe is connected with the battery pack main body. The battery management system is connected with an exhaust fan. The fan is arranged with the battery pack main body. The electric heating PTC part is arranged in the air inlet pipe and a battery bag feeding end of the battery pack main body.    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can supply power to an electric vehicle during low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle battery pack.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical battery (1) comprises a stack (2) of cells (8), successively stacked in a stacking direction, where the cells include electrochemical cells, preferably fuel cells or electrolysis cells, a first holding system (10) for holding the entire stack together, a second holding system (20) for holding partial stacks of the stack together, independently of the first holding system.    USE - Used as an electrochemical battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery: includes the cells which are compressed together, thus it ensures an improved mechanical contact between adjacent cells; and reduces a large number of undamaged cells of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for removing at least one cell from an electrochemical battery, whose cells stack is held together by the first holding system via a clamping in the stacking direction, comprising (a) clamping the partial stack containing cell, which is not removed, using the second holding system in the stacking direction, (b) dissolving the clamping of the cells stack by the first holding system, and (c) removing the partial stack containing the cell to be removed from the cells stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the removal of the third partial stack from the electrochemical battery.    Electrochemical battery (1)    Stack (2)    Cells (8)    First holding system (10)    Second holding system (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a rectangular-shaped predetermined charging current of storage battery main portion. The charging current is sent to the storage battery main portion until the voltage value of the rated voltage of storage battery main portion becomes a 1st ratio. The electric current value of regenerative current is reduced by synchronizing the frequency period of pulse current.    USE - Method for treating and regenerating storage battery e.g. lead acid battery mounted in motor vehicle and forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The performance deterioration of lead acid battery can be suppressed. The efficiency, usability, operability and reliability of the lead acid battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for regeneration processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the regeneration processing apparatus.    Charging current generation unit (2)    Pulse-current generation unit (3)    Switch unit (4)    Control unit (5)    Terminal unit (6)
NOVELTY - The system (1) is equipped with DC power supply (2) and the secondary battery (3) for backup. The voltage of the DC power supply is raised using the electric power of the secondary battery when the voltage of the DC power supply is set lower than the voltage of the secondary battery so that the input voltage to the secondary battery is set higher than the voltage of the charged secondary battery. The two-way switch element is provided with horizontal type transistor structure using gallium nitride/aluminum gallium nitride the input-side circuit.    USE - Direct current (DC)-power-supply system of domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage of DC power supply can be increased by using the DC-DC converter for voltage rise, the electric current drawn in from DC power supply can be directly made into charging current and the charging efficiency can be improved. The size reduction and cost reduction of the backup power supply circuit can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the DC-power-supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-power-supply system (1)    DC power supply (2)    Secondary battery (3)    Voltage detection unit (8)    Load (20)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly comprises an electrolyte membrane, and a catalyst electrode layer arranged adjacent to the electrolyte membrane and containing an ionomer. The difference between adsorption enthalpy of the electrolyte membrane and adsorption enthalpy of the ionomer is not greater than 40 kJ/mol.    USE - A membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has improved efficiency of electric power generation by inhibiting interfacial resistance between the electrolyte membrane and the catalyst electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of the membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing relationship between adsorption enthalpy and moisture content.
NOVELTY - The thermal management system comprises a cathode oxygen depletion heater (6), a cathode oxygen depletion (10), a heater (20), a cooling water duct (30) and phase ducts (40,50), where the cathode oxygen depletion is provided for preventing durability weakening of a stack. The heater heats cooling water, where a cooling water duct is connected directly to a cooling water inlet of the stack.    USE - Thermal management system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal management system comprises a cathode oxygen depletion heater, a cathode oxygen depletion, a heater, a cooling water duct and phase ducts, and hence ensures cost-effective and light weighted system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermal management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cathode oxygen depletion heater (6)    Cathode oxygen depletion (10)    Heater (20)    Cooling water duct (30)    Phase ducts (40,50)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has battery modules (2) that are arranged in tray (30) of packaging case (3). A lower side flange portion is arranged in tray. The battery module is covered by cover (31). An upper side flange portion is arranged in cover. The lower side flange portion and upper side flange portion are overlapped with each other. The perimeter of overlapping lower flange portion and upper flange portion are covered by edge cover (4). The base ends of connection elements are connected by connection portion. An insertion hole is formed in internal thread portion.    USE - Battery pack used in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance between the lower side flange portion and the upper side flange portion can be maintained reliably, since the sealing material is filled between the lower side flange portion and the upper side flange portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery modules (2)    Packaging case (3)    Edge cover (4)    Tray (30)    Cover (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating fuel cell power plant to provide electric power to electrically propelled vehicle for recovering fuel cell stack performance when vehicle is temporarily not moving and is demanding either small amount of power or no power. The vehicle is disconnected from electric power output of the fuel cell power plant. The voltage limiting devices are connected to the electric power output of fuel cell power plant so as to shut off oxidant and fuel supplies to cathode and anode of fuel cell power plant respectively.    USE - Method for recovering performance of fuel cell stack of vehicle such as bus and package delivery truck.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell stack of vehicle is improved. The consumption of power is reduced. The efficiency of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart illustrating method for recovering performance of fuel cell stack of power plant.    Step for enabling routine (15)    Step for determining whether average electric power produced over recent period (16)    Step for setting recovery enable flag to zero (18)    Step for determining recovery timer (19)    Step for determining whether vehicle speed is less than recovery low speed threshold (22)
NOVELTY - An energy storage and conversion system comprises a first module for blending a first amount of hydrogen generated from electrolysis of water using renewable energy and a second amount of hydrogen extracted from cellulosic plant residue to create an amount of blended hydrogen; a second module for synthesizing anhydrous ammonia using the blended hydrogen from the first module; and a third module for converting anhydrous ammonia to electrical energy.    USE - Energy storage and conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can provide hybrid hub that caters important zero-low carbon products for key industries worldwide. Distributed hybrid hub power generation and green product synthesis sites enhance and stabilize the power grid, provide new energy-dense renewable fuels, open a zero-carbon path for global fertilizer production, create advanced fuels for transportation, and provide high purity products for advanced electronics, all from renewable sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a conceptual design of a fully integrated hybrid hub system.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material that is provided with primary particles accumulated to form secondary particle. The ratio of the gap is set specific percentage based on sum of the gap area exposed to the cross section of the secondary particle. The box dimension of the gap formed in positive electrode active material is set with specific range.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), hybrid type electric vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnitude and the shape of the gap which exists in the positive electrode active material are obtained effectively with the physical-property evaluation method. The internal resistance of small lithium ion secondary battery is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for physical-property evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (2)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Separator (21)    Insulator (31)
NOVELTY - The battery has an annular protrusion portion (4C) that protrudes upwardly from a bottom wall (4A) of a recessed portion (4). A guide route (8) is formed by joining the annular junction portion that is protruded below the lower surface of an upper cover, while forming a space on the protrusion portion. The thickness of the protrusion portion is smaller than the thickness of the junction portion at the side of upper cover at rear side of battery, and the thickness of the protrusion portion is larger than the thickness of the junction portion at the front side of battery.    USE - Lead acid battery mounted in two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the protrusion and the junction portions differs at the front and rear surfaces of the battery, the deviation of the upper cover is prevented and the contact of the protrusion and the junction portions is avoided so that the malfunction can be prevented at time of joining the protrusion and the junction portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the upper cover of the lead acid battery.    Cover portion (1)    Recessed portion (4)    Bottom wall (4A)    Protrusion portion (4C)    Guide route (8)
NOVELTY - The system has filling valve (30a) to close valve-opening, so that the electrolyte solution of predetermined positive pressure is adjusted by adjustment unit (20). Liquid pressure sensing unit (50b) detects the pressure of discharge electrolyte solution from the discharge units (10b,10c,13-15). Valve closing control unit closes filling valve so as to increase the pressure of the injection electrolyte solution and completes the injection of the electrolyte solution with respect to the apparatus main portion.    USE - Injection system for electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery cell such as lithium ion secondary battery cell and electrical double layer capacitor for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The injection time of the electrolyte solution can be reduced. The pressure of the discharge electrolyte solution from the feed pump can be maintained to predetermined pressure within the piping, by decreasing the degree of the pressure reduction. The safety of the operator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the injection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge units (10b,10c,13-15)    Adjustment unit (20)    Filling valve unit (30a)    Vacuum pump (40)    Liquid pressure sensing unit (50b)
NOVELTY - A carbon-comprising support is mixed with metal compound, carbon- and/or nitrogen-comprising organic substance and optionally dispersion medium, and dispersion medium is evaporated at 40-200 degrees C. The resultant mixture is heated at 500-1200 degrees C to form metal carbide, metal nitride, metal oxycarbide, metal oxynitride, metal carboxynitride and/or metal carbonitride on carbon-containing support to obtain surface-modified carbon-comprising support.    USE - Manufacture of surface-modified carbon-comprising support used for catalyst, corrosion-resistant filler in electrodes, support for catalytically active metal used in electrochemical cells, e.g. fuel cells, electrolysis cells or batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides surface-modified carbon-comprising support having excellent corrosion resistance and conductivity.
NOVELTY - A lead-free composition contains (in weight%) bismuth oxide (30-80), zinc oxide (2-10), boric oxide (2-10), sodium oxide (0-5), silica (1-10), alumina (1-8), barium oxide (0-7) and magnesium oxide (0-8).    USE - Lead-free composition is used for manufacturing sealing paste for sealing electronic device e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell, liquid crystal display device, light-emitting diode, organic light-emitting diode, microelectromechanical system and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lead-free composition has excellent adhesiveness and storage stability, and provides electronic device with excellent dielectric characteristics, wettability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sealing paste, which contains lead-free composition, organic binder and optionally organic solvent;    (2) manufacture of lead-free composition;    (3) manufacture of sealing paste; and    (4) electronic device.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains a lithium-transition metal composite oxide having a layered structure, as a positive electrode active material. The composite oxide contains nickel, cobalt and/or manganese, tungsten and calcium. The ratio of number of moles of tungsten with respect to number of moles of calcium is 2-50. The total amount of tungsten and calcium with respect to total amount of 100 mol% of metallic elements other than lithium contained in oxide is 0.26-5 mol%.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved low-temperature output characteristics and high-temperature cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Flat box-shaped battery case (10)    Cover component (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)
NOVELTY - The material has a transition metal layer made of lithium. The transition metal layer is formed in a crystal layer when total amount of transition metal is lesser than 20 percent. Mixing rate of the lithium is calculated based on nickel amount present in the crystal layer. The crystal layer is filled with 1-4.5 percent lithium.    USE - Cathode active material for a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material has prolonged service life, and ensures high stability at room temperature and high temperature.
NOVELTY - A gas discharge path channel (320) forms a gas discharge path with a laminated housing. The gas discharge path has a blocked end section that is arranged on an upstream side in a gas flow direction and which is a gas discharge path. A gas flow moving channel forming section forms a gas flow moving channel (330) with the laminated housing. The gas flow moving channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than a gas supply flow channel (310) and the gas discharge path, and which is a gas flow moving channel for making gas inside the gas supply flow channel travel to the gas discharge path.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell, used in fuel cell system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the electric power generation efficiency can be suppressed by retaining the liquid in the flow path. The increase in the temperature of the fuel cell also can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the cathode side separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode gas supply manifold (152)    Cathode gas discharge manifold (154)    Gas supply flow channel (310)    Gas discharge path channel (320)    Gas flow moving channel (330)
NOVELTY - The separator has downward and upward groove sections (315,316), each of which is recessed toward downward and upward surface sides and form channels for main and auxiliary fluids, respectively. The downward groove section has a shallow groove portion (314) that is shallower than the other portions when viewed from the downward side. The shallow groove portion forms a communicating channel that connects two channel spaces for main fluid adjacent to each other across the shallow groove portion on the upward surface side at a position corresponding to the shallow groove portion.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell, used in fuel cell system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the electric power generation efficiency and fall of durability of the electrolytic membrane are suppressed. The increase in the temperature of the fuel cell also can be suppressed efficiently. Since the need to provide a convex portion in the separator can be avoided, the reduction in the height of the seal portion can be realized, and a favorable sealing performance can be ensured. The retention of water can be prevented, and concentration polarization can be reduced. The cost of the separator also can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the waveform portion.    Anode side separator (310)    Shallow groove portion (314)    Downward groove section (315)    Upward groove section (316)    Cathode side separator (320)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (5D) has electrodes (2a,2B) which are arranged on two sides of an electrolyte membrane (1) having proton conductivity. The electrodes have a laminated structure in which a catalyst layer (2c) that supports a catalyst and a gas diffusion layer (2g) that defuses reaction gas over the electrode surface are laminated. The outer peripheral edge portion of the gas diffusion layer is indented to an inside of the outer peripheral edge of the catalyst layer by reducing a side surface of the catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) for fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the side surface of the catalyst layer is reduced, a direct contact between the gas diffusion layer and electrolytic membrane can be prevented. Hence the deterioration of the electrolytic membrane due to the hydrogen peroxide radical can be suppressed. The electrode assembly in which the deviation between the catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer is suppressed can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrodes (2a,2B)    Catalyst layer (2c)    Gas diffusion layer (2g)    Membrane electrode assembly (5D)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a motive power source which is arranged to generate motive power for driving a vehicle. The motive power source is started when the operation of a vehicle maintenance apparatus is estimated.    USE - Travel control apparatus for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be used efficiently while driving the vehicle. The operation can be performed safely. The protection of passengers can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sequence diagram of the travel control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for outputting warning from speaker (S2)    Step for operating starter (S3)    Step for operating alternator (S4)    Step for performing brake assist (S5)    Step for winding-up seat belt (S6)
NOVELTY - A solid battery (10) equipped with a negative electrode (1) capable of absorbing and releasing alkali metal ions or alkaline earth metal ions, a solid electrolyte layer (3), and a positive electrode (2) capable of releasing and absorbing alkali metal ions or alkaline earth metal ions that move between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, is provided. The negative electrode is heated at softening temperature, and softened negative electrode is compressed in direction intersecting surface which contacts solid electrolyte layer.    USE - Regeneration of solid battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery capable of reducing over-voltage, is regenerated. The solid battery has high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid battery equipped with a negative electrode capable of absorbing and releasing alkali metal ions or alkaline earth metal ions, a solid electrolyte layer containing a solid electrolyte having ionic conductivity, which is disposed such that electrolyte is contacted with negative electrode, and a positive electrode capable of releasing and absorbing alkali metal ions or alkaline earth metal ions that move between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, is provided. The negative electrode is heated at softening temperature, and softened negative electrode is compressed in direction intersecting surface which contacts solid electrolyte layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating regeneration of solid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode collector (4)    Solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material consists of a composite metal oxide containing sodium, nickel and manganese.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for notebook-type personal computer, portable apparatus, mobile telephone, portable copier, calculator, liquid crystal television, water heater, toy, electric vehicle, medical device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the positive electrode active material has high output characteristics, and charging and discharging characteristics and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)    Coin case (24)    Upper cover (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has preprocessing calculation unit that converts discharge current value and terminal voltage value into voltage preprocessed value and current preprocessed value by low-pass filter. State estimation section having resistor and capacitor estimates parameters of equation of state of battery equivalent circuit model. Charge rate estimation section estimates charge rate from state quantities obtained by estimation section. Time constant of filter varies and reduces as temperature increases such that degradation level and charging ratio are increased.    USE - Parameter estimation apparatus for estimating state of battery in electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input signal can be cut on the frequency correctly combined with battery equivalent circuit model, so that the estimated precision of the parameter of battery equivalent circuit model can be improved. Hence the charging rate estimated precision improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the relationship of the temperature of battery and the time constant of low pass filter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The loader is provided with a front work machine (5) at the front of a vehicle. A hybrid control device (20) is provided with an engine (1) and an electricity storage device as the power source to control output of the power sources. A capacitor (11) is provided as the electricity storage device. The hybrid control device is controlled such that the capacitor voltage (CC) reduces as the energy (HH) held by the vehicle increases.    USE - Hybrid wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting capacitance of the capacitor can be set optimal. The size reduction of the vehicle and cost reduction can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of the charging/discharging pattern of capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Amount of charge during low idle standby (AA)    Capacitor voltage (CC)    Discharge pattern during standby acceleration (FF)    Discharge pattern during normal operation (GG)    Energy held by vehicle (HH)
NOVELTY - The batteries (1,1A) include air electrode (2) arranged in battery container (1a). A negative electrode (3) is arranged in battery container, facing the air electrode. An electrolyte solution holding unit (4) is arranged between air electrode and negative electrode, to maintain electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution is increased by supply or discharge reaction of electrolyte solution and reduced by charge reaction in battery container. A portion of electrolyte solution holding unit is immersed in electrolyte solution in electrolyte solution storage unit (6).    USE - Hydrogen secondary battery used in mobile devices such as personal computer. Can also be used in mobile telephone, portable music player, portable video player, portable publication terminal, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, and shovel car.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent discharge and charging capacities of battery can be enhanced. The amount of electrolyte solution between air electrode and negative electrode can always be kept constant, so that leakage of the electrolyte solution from the battery container can be suppressed, at the same time decline in utilization factor, increase of the electrode reaction resistance and discharge of the hydrogen from hydrogen storage alloy of negative electrode can be suppressed. The battery life can be increased. By arranging several air electrodes and negative electrodes, the energy density can be improved and rechargeability and durability can be excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the hydrogen secondary battery.    Hydrogen secondary batteries (1,1A)    Battery container (1a)    Air electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Electrolyte solution holding unit (4)    Electrolyte solution storage unit (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing housing (40) with several storage units (41). A secondary battery (20) is accommodated in each of storage unit. An electrically-conductive portion (30) is attached to outer surface of secondary battery provided with non-electroconductive material. The conduction/non-conduction state between detectors (42) in each of the secondary battery are investigated and compared with the predetermined conduction/non-conduction initial value, and the initial conduction and non-conduction values are changed when the inconsistent values are acquired.    USE - Method for inspecting storage status of secondary battery in battery pack (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital still camera, handheld game machine, notebook-type personal computer and electric tool, electric vehicle (EV), electrically-driven motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, platform energy server, personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera, camcorder, music player, medical device and toy, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reconstruction of the battery pack to replace the secondary batteries improperly can be detected appropriately and easily, the manufacture of the modified battery pack can be prevented reliably and simple structure is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the housing and perspective views of the cylindrical shape secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (20)    Electrically-conductive portion (30)    Housing (40)    Storage unit (41)    Detector (42)
NOVELTY - The pack has several secondary batteries (20) that are classified into two secondary battery groups. A test circuit is provided to create the data sequence regarding the secondary battery based on a predetermined calculation rule from the identification marker of the secondary battery. Other data sequence is obtained after investigating the identification marker of the secondary battery. Data sequences are compared. The function of the main portion is stopped, when inconsistent sequence is acquired.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital still camera, handheld game machine, notebook-type personal computer, electric tool, electric vehicle (EV), electrically-driven motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, platform energy server, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera, camcorder, music player, medical device and toy.    ADVANTAGE - The reconstruction of the battery pack can be detected easily, and manufacture of the modified battery pack can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for testing storing state of secondary battery in battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has electrical storage system that is comprised by connecting several modules to the case (Ma). Each module is provided with electrical-storage unit cell. The space is provided within the case which comprises one side adjacent module, and case which comprises other of an adjacent module, and are connected through the connection element with which adjacent modules are connected. The leg portion (2) is inserted in the attaching hole of leg portion provided with connection element that is inserted in attaching hole of case.    USE - Connecting structure for connecting modules of hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas produced from the electrical-storage unit cell which comprises each module is guided to desired location, and is made to discharge outside by the connection element, even the structure does not connect each module to the exhaustion path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connection structure.    Head (1)    Leg portion (2)    Opening (7a)    Rotation sticker portion (8)    Case (Ma)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator (3). The negative electrode contains negative-electrode active material comprising complex in which a carbonaceous coating layer is formed on surface of core material containing silicon and oxygen and a graphite carbon material.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery is used for electric tool, electric vehicle and electrically-driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has excellent storage characteristics and charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator. The negative electrode contains negative-electrode active material comprising complex in which a carbonaceous coating layer is formed on surface of core material containing silicon and oxygen and a graphite carbon material. The carbon-containing rate in the complex is 10-30 %mass. When Raman spectrum of complex is measured with laser wavelength of 532 nm, the intensity ratio of peak intensity of 510 cm-1 derived from silicon and peak intensity of 1343 cm-1 derived from carbon is 0.25 or less. When microcrystal size of silicon phase contained in core material is measured with X-ray diffraction method using copper-K ( alpha )-ray, the half value width of diffraction (111) peak of silicon is 3 degrees or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the schematic view of the nonaqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Insulator (5)    Insulation packing (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an exterior main unit (2) that is formed with a laminate film. A positive electrode (3), a separator (4), and a negative electrode (5) are laminated. An electrolyte solution is accommodated. A terminal (9) is provided to connect each electrode and to take out the electric power to the exterior protruded from the exterior main unit.    USE - Laminated type secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery mounted in movable objects such as electric vehicle and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the columnar holding element is installed between the sides of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and exterior main unit, the position shift of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is prevented, and vibration-resistant impact performance is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Exterior main unit (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Terminal (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has terminal-connection portion that electrically connects a electrode terminal (2) of the adjacent cells (3), while abutting for a pair of electrode terminal of cell provided in inner surface of top plate (22) and accommodated in the casing main portion (4). The cover portion (18) is provided with a battery biasing portion (34) which biases the cell upwards in the specific direction. The terminal-connection portion (6) is contacted with electrode terminal, and provided in the opening portion (17a) so that opening and closing is possible.    USE - Battery apparatus mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal of a cell can be reliably connected to a terminal-connection portion, so that attachment and detachment of the cell can be easily achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery apparatus.    Battery apparatus (1)    Electrode terminal (2)    Adjacent cell (3)    Casing main portion (4)    Terminal-connection portion (6)    Opening portion (17a)    Cover portion (18)    Top plate (22)    Battery biasing portion (34)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a controller controlling multiple switches to manage application of anodic potential from a power source (PS) to multiple electrode bodies (12a-12d) and a charging electrode. The controller causes electrodeposition of metal fuel to the electrode bodies. The controller controls removal of anodic potential from the connected electrode bodies and application of anodic potential to the electrode bodies disconnected by electrodeposition or the electrode, so that the last electrode body is connected by electrodeposition for oxidation of oxidizable species of oxidant.    USE - Rechargeable electrochemical cell system for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The cell system has the electrode having anodic potential positioned adjacent to an electrode having cathodic potential, thus enhancing growth on the electrode having cathodic potential, and hence increasing density of fuel growth, which delays shorting between anodic and cathodic bodies of the system. The density is increased to provide dendrites of sufficient cross-sectional area to enable current conduction without disruption. The charging electrode and the fuel electrode are separated by small distance, thus reducing electrolyte current-resistance (IR) loss, and hence increasing IR efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for discharging an electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rechargeable electrochemical cell system showing electrical connections between an electrochemical cell and an external load or power supply.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Permeable electrode bodies (12a-12d)    Oxidant electrode (14)    Switching system (60)    Rechargeable electrochemical cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The wind turbine system has a temperature sensor which is in communication with a system controller. The temperature sensor measures the ambient temperature. A load cell (106) is coupled to the transmission. The load cell is in communication with the system controller. The load cell is configured to measure the torque output of the transmission. The system controller receives wind speed, ambient temperature and load cell information and determines the optimal power outputs of the wind turbine for weather condition.    USE - Wind turbine system for use by vehicles, e.g., motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents destruction of the transmission by providing a fail safe braking system. Improves and optimizes the overall power generation of the system since the system uses historical data to determine the most optimal conditions for turning the rotor-sail using the power from the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind turbine control system; and    (2) a wind turbine brake system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the inflatable vertical axis wind turbine sail.    Blade (101)    Platen (104)    Fitting (105)    Load cell (106)    Pin (107)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a bare cell (100) sealed by a cap plate (30). A circuit board (140) is arranged on the cap plate and a cover (160) is coupled to the cap plate. A size control unit is formed between the cover and the circuit board. Several protrusions (165,166) of the size control unit are protruded from the cover and contact the circuit board. An external connection terminal is formed on the circuit board, such that a terminal hole (160') is formed in the cover to expose the external connection terminal.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phones, electronic notebooks, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The external connection terminal blocks the terminal hole of upper cover, and the harmful substances are prevented from penetrating through the terminal hole. The mounting efficiency of the circuit board is improved since the contact area between protrusions and the circuit board is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Cap plate (30)    Bare cell (100)    Circuit board (140)    Cover (160)    Terminal hole (160')    Protrusions (165,166)
NOVELTY - The battery has a container with several current collecting tabs (2a,2b) that are extended from a positive electrode or negative electrode of an electrode group. An external terminal is provided on a lid and connected to a current collecting tab via through a lead (5c). The lead has a cross-sectional area that is increased in a middle of extension of the lead from an ultrasonic bonded unit (15) to the current collecting tabs and to the external terminal.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted on hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric resistance of the lead is reduced and excellent bonding strength is achieved by employing ultrasonic bonding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ultrasonic bonding method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the ultrasonic bonding process of lead and current collecting tab.    Current collecting tabs (2a,2b)    Clipping plates (4a,4b)    Lead (5c)    Ultrasonic bonded unit (15)    Stage (16)
NOVELTY - The local hydrophilic gas diffusion layer (20) has a region (A) which is located under each land of a separator (10) that receives the clamping pressure and a region (B) is located under the gas channel of the separator. The region (A) is subjected to hydrophilic treatment by constituting the separator as a main electrode and providing a sub electrode at the opposite side of the main electrode.    USE - Local hydrophilic gas diffusion layer for fuel cell stack (claimed) used in electrical and electronic devices e.g. industrial appliances and household appliances. Can also be used in motor vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, boats, ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water produced in the fuel cell stack is effectively removed by the gas diffusion layer and the performance of the fuel cell stack is also improved and the manufacturing cost is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell stack.    Separator (10)    Gas diffusion layer (20)    Microporous layer (30)    Membrane electrode assembly (40)    Regions (A,B)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell system (10) comprises channel including spaced apart anode (12) and cathode (14) forming their sides; fuel channel for introducing liquid fuel (16) into microfluidic channel for laminar flow along anode; an oxidant channel for introducing concentrated liquid oxidant into microfluidic channel for laminar flow along cathode; an electrolyte channel for introducing liquid electrolyte into microfluidic channel for laminar flow between fuel and oxidant flows; and current collectors connected to anode and cathode for connection to an external load.    USE - An electrochemical cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-halogen laminar flow electrochemical cell produces scalable, reversible and highly efficient electrochemical energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic illustrations of two concentrated liquid oxidant laminar flow fuel cells.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Porous anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Fuel (16)    Channels (18, 20)    Fuel passage (22)    Depletion zones (24)
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has terminals (2,3) which are connected to electrode of batteries. A wire connection portion (5b) is connected to an electric wire. A case portion includes terminals and voltage detection terminals (5). An individual wire path of wire routing portion (15a) is formed between adjacent terminals. The voltage detection terminals are fixed so as to incline the wire connection portion with respect to individual wire path to locate the wire connection portion inside case portion.    USE - Battery connector used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The user can easily check output states of batteries by fixing voltage detection terminals. The defective batteries of connector can be detected easily in short period of time. The size of battery connector can be reduced. The electric wire connected to the wire connection portion of the voltage detection terminal can be guided to the wire routing portion by folding loosely. The reliability and tolerance of the battery connector can be improved. The safety of battery connector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery connector.    Battery connector (1)    Terminals (2,3)    Voltage detection terminals (5)    Wire connection portion (5b)    Individual wire path of wire routing portion (15a)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a housing for accommodating a battery and comprising a lower part (1) and a lid (2), which are sealed together. The lid is made of heat conducting plastic, and the lower part is made of heat conducting material such as metal and heat conducting plastic. Connectors of the battery are guided from the lid in a sealed manner. A display-and control device (8) comprises a connecting cable for connecting the battery. The display-and control device is connected with a thermo sensor. The housing is provided with cooling ribs (6) at an outer side.    USE - Battery arrangement for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lower part is made of metal and heat conducting plastic, and connectors of the battery are guided from the plastic lid in a sealed manner, thus maintaining coolness in the battery arrangement in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery arrangement.    Lower part of a housing (1)    Lid of the housing (2)    Cooling ribs (6)    Warning-lamp (7)    Display-and control device (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves diverting electric current from a sub-network (201) of an electrical onboard network of a vehicle to another sub-network (203) of the onboard network when an electrical voltage peak is detected in the former sub-network. The electric current is partially diverted to electrical energy storages e.g. batteries (207, 213). Electrical power is supplied to the former sub-network through an electrical generator (101) i.e. claw pole generator. Output power of the generator is decreased when the voltage peak is detected.    USE - Method for operating an electrical onboard network of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current from the sub-network of the onboard network is diverted to the other sub-network of the onboard network when the electrical voltage peak is detected in the former sub-network, thus preventing damage of electrical loads in the onboard network in an effective, simple and cost-effective manner during occurrence of a load dump. The output power of the generator is decreased when the voltage peak is detected, thus avoiding increasing of voltage in a rapid manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control device for operating an onboard network of a vehicle, comprising a voltage detector    (2) a control program for implementing the method for operating an onboard network of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an onboard network topology with a control device.    Electrical generator (101)    Sub-networks (201, 203)    Batteries (207, 213)    Starter (209)    Switches (217, 219)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery module strand provided with battery modules (22-1-22-3) with battery cells (21-1-21-3) e.g. lithium ion battery cells. The battery modules have direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) converters (20-1-20-3) e.g. buck boost converters, with an input side connected with the battery cells and an output side connected with outputs of the battery modules for producing alternating voltage from output voltage of the battery cells. The alternating voltage is provided to the outputs of the battery modules, which are connected on the output side in series.    USE - Battery for controlling rotation speed of a three-phase electric motor i.e. three-phase drive motor, of a vehicle e.g. motor car (claimed), hybrid and electric cars. Can also be used during displacement of a rotor blade of a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The input side of the converters is connected with the battery cells and the output side of the converters is connected with the outputs of the battery modules for producing alternating voltage from the output voltage of the battery cells, and the alternating voltage is provided to the outputs of the battery modules, thus manufacturing the battery with large capacitance at low cost and reducing space required for installing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car with an electric drive motor for driving the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrical drive system.    Three-phase drive motor (13)    DC/AC converters (20-1-20-3)    Battery cells (21-1-21-3)    Battery modules (22-1-22-3)
NOVELTY - The electrical arrangement (10) has an energy storage unit comprising a battery cell (12) provided with an anode (14), a cathode (16) and a fluid electrolyte (26). Current flow is enabled from the anode to the cathode. Two apertures (28,30) penetrated with the battery cell are connected to the fluid electrolyte by a connecting component (32). The connecting component is arranged at the outer side of the energy storage unit. A fluid pump (34) equipped at the connecting component is connected to fluid electrolyte.    USE - Electrical arrangement used in motor vehicle such as motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The operational safety and durability of the energy storage unit of the electrical arrangement can be ensured. The performance of the electrical arrangement can be improved without increasing the operational cost. The operational efficiency of the electrical arrangement can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical arrangement.    Electrical arrangement (10)    Battery cell (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Fluid electrolyte (26)    Apertures (28,30)    Connecting component (32)    Fluid pump (34)
NOVELTY - The network has a controllable energy storage device (2) comprising n-parallel power supply branches (3-1-3-3), where each power supply branch includes energy storage modules (4-11-4-1m, 4-21-4-2m, 4-31-4-3m). The storage modules are connected in a series and comprise respective electrical energy storage cells (5) with associated controllable coupling units (6). The coupling units switch the respective cells in the supply branches. The cells are connected with a direct voltage intermediate circuit (9) or separated from the circuit over a controllable switching network (8).    USE - Power supply network for use in a vehicle such as hybrid car and electric car. Can also be used for a stationary application i.e. wind power application.    ADVANTAGE - The storage modules comprise the electrical energy storage cells that are connected with the direct voltage intermediate circuit or separated from the intermediate circuit over the controllable switching network, so that direct voltage required to supply of electrical consumers can be produced with small hardware effort, thus avoiding excessive stress of the energy store cells of individual energy store module while ensuring uniform charge distribution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a power supply network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a power supply network.    Controllable energy storage device (2)    Power supply branches (3-1-3-3)    Energy storage modules (4-11-4-1m, 4-21-4-2m, 4-31-4-3m)    Electrical energy storage cells (5)    Controllable coupling units (6)    Controllable switching network (8)    Direct voltage intermediate circuit (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding a metallic base housing (1), and adhering insulation films i.e. Heatpad (RTM: Soft-silicone foils) on outer side surfaces (S) and outer base surfaces of the base housing, where the insulation films are provided with a base layer (3) and an adhesive layer (2). Additional insulation films are adhered on the insulation films. The insulating films are structured in a form that corresponds to folding of planar areas of the outer side surfaces and outer base surfaces. The insulating films are automatically adhered by a carrier foil band.    USE - Method for manufacturing a housing i.e. hard-case, which is utilized for electrical insulation of a galvanic element i.e. lithium-ion-cell (claimed), in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the housing using reduced processing steps and permits discharging of heat from the housing or an inner side of the cell in a better manner. The method enables enhancing collision and scratch resistance in the housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a housing for a galvanic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a housing.    Side surfaces (S)    Metallic base housing (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Base layer (3)
NOVELTY - The unit has two battery modules (10) provided with cooling bodies (20) on an outer side, where the cooling bodies cool the cooling unit and are partially and/or fully covered. The cooling bodies are in fluid connection with each other by a rigidly formed, separate connection piece (22) i.e. plastic injection molded part, and arranged in a plane and at a base of the battery modules with respect to an installation position of the battery unit. The connection piece is detachably connected with the cooling bodies by a plug connection part.    USE - Modular battery unit i.e. powerful modular battery unit, for use in an automotive technology for operating electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The connection piece is detachably connected with the cooling bodies by the plug connection part such that effective cooling exchange between the cooling bodies is enabled, thus ensuring efficient and reliable cooling effect of the battery unit without increasing the production and assembling cost and complexity of the battery unit and reduction in the stability. The separate connection piece is manufactured in simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a modular battery unit with a mounted connecting piece.    Battery modules (10)    Battery cell (12)    Electrical connection parts (14, 14')    Cooling bodies (20)    Rigidly formed, separate connection piece (22)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has a degassing blower (16) for sucking gas that is generated by a high-voltage battery (5). A control unit (17) controls operation of the blower, and a collision sensor (23) detects a collision of a vehicle (1). The control unit comprises a structure for operating the blower when the collision of the vehicle is detected. A relay (18) has a relay switch (19) comprising one end connected with the blower and another end connected with a power source line (20), where supply voltage is available at the power source line independent of a state of an ignition switch (29).    USE - Degassing system for removing harmful gas e.g. hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide, of a high-voltage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-ion battery, from a vehicle e.g. hybrid car, electric automatic vehicle and electric car. Can also be used for a power supply system of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit comprises the structure for operating the degassing blower when the collision of the vehicle is detected, thus achieving rapid removal of the generated gas from the vehicle when the vehicle collision is detected, and hence preventing that the gas is produced due to an internal short circuit, and achieving optimal degassing function of the system during occurrence of a failure i.e. connection interruption, due to the collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of system configuration of a degassing system for a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (1)    High-voltage battery (5)    Degassing system (12)    Degassing blower (16)    Control unit (17)    Relay (18)    Relay switch (19)    Power source line (20)    Collision sensor (23)    Ignition switch (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a material for forming diffusion medium (28). A channel like roller is provided. A press with plates such as planar and curved plates, is provided. Channels (30) are formed in a surface of the material for forming the diffusion medium by the channel like roller. The diffusion medium is arranged between pairs of polymer membranes. The material is selected from a group of glass fiber impregnated with resin, glass-based paper impregnated with resin, carbon fabric impregnated with resin, and paper impregnated with resin.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane humidifier arrangement for a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell system, which is used as a power source for a vehicle, an electrical energy producing system in a building and residence, and a portable energy in a camera and a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes dimensions, material cost and mounting time of the arrangement and the humidifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane humidifier arrangement for a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary perspective view of a diffusion medium for a membrane humidifier arrangement.    Diffusion medium (28)    Channels (30)    Diffusion medium surfaces (32, 36)    Rod (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an exhaustion part (3) discharging a housing (2). An exhaust port is provided in a surface of a housing. A gas combustor (11) is provided in the housing for burning gas containing hydrocarbon. The exhaustion part changes exhaustion of combustion gas to a front exhaust port (4) or a side surface exhaust port (5). A front exhaustion cover is rotatably provided in a front surface of the exhaustion part for covering the front exhaust port. The side surface exhaust port is connected with an inner ring.    USE - Apparatus for changing exhaust direction of combustion gas discharged from an exhaust port of a combustion apparatus in a fuel cell system, gas combustion generator and heater e.g. combustion water heater and home-use water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaustion part changes exhaustion of combustion gas to the front exhaust port or the side surface exhaust port, so that danger caused by the exhaustion of combustion gas can be prevented, thus obtaining a safe combustion apparatus with few restrictions during installation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a combustion exhaust apparatus.    Housing (2)    Exhaustion part (3)    Front exhaust port (4)    Side surface exhaust port (5)    Combustion exhaust apparatus (10)    Gas combustor (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging negative electrodes at a surface of a current collector foil (11). An auxiliary layer (40) is equipped with an adhesive material (42a, 42b) on a surface of a base film (41). A compound-material layer contains a solid electrolyte and a positive electrode active material or a negative electrode active material. A positive electrode is equipped with a positive electrode current collector foil. A positive electrode compound-material layer (12) is arranged on a surface at a side of a solid electrolyte layer of the positive electrode current collector foil.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in an electric vehicle, an eco-friendly car and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables arranging negative electrodes at the surface of the current collector foil, thus suppressing generation of a curve, and densifying a compound-material layer arranged at a surface of the current collector foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode.    Current collector foil (11)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (12)    Auxiliary layer (40)    Base film (41)    Adhesive material (42a, 42b)
NOVELTY - The cable has a cathode (2a) connected with a charge side electric power feeding opening part and a power receiving opening part of an electric vehicle. An anode (1a) is connected with the charge side electric power feeding opening part of the electric vehicle. A signal-control wire (3) is provided with the anode. A sheath (4) is formed in an outer side of the anode.    USE - Charge cable for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable has better flexibility and low manufacturing cost. The cable prevents the need for shielding the signal-control wire, and prevents noise from a feeder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a charge cable.    Anode (1a)    Cathode (2a)    Signal-control wire (3)    Sheath (4)    Press-winding tape (10)
NOVELTY - The module has a terminal metal fitting that is connected to a flat electric wire (50) which is attached to a positive electrode terminal of the edge of positive and negative electrode terminals (12A, 12B) located in a line with linear form. An electrode side connection portion is penetrated and is electrically connected with terminal. An electric wire side connection portion is extended at the side along the flatter surface of the flat electric wire than the surface of the electrode side connection portion, and is connected to the flat electric wire.    USE - Battery module used as drive source of vehicles e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can improve the heat dissipation without producing the malfunction in electric wire terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of unit.    Cell (11)    Electrode terminals (12A,12B)    Connection element (22)    Base (27)    Flat electric wire (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (50) which uses the results of temperature sensor (63) and pressure sensor (62) and estimates the amount of the condensed water and the after-stop generated water in a fuel cell (1), when the fuel cell stops. The control unit discharges through a compressor (7), when the sum of the amount of condensed water and the amount of after-stop generated water exceeds predetermined water quantity which affects stable starting of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the control unit discharges through a compressor when the sum of the amount of condensed water and the amount of after-stop generated water exceeds predetermined water quantity which affects stable starting of the fuel cell, the fuel cell can be stably started next time at the time of starting. Hence deterioration of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell can be suppressed. The energy consumption at the time of determination can be restrained. The estimated precision of the amount of after-stop generated water can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (7)    Control unit (50)    Pressure sensor (62)    Temperature sensor (63)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has laminated portion (14) by which several fuel cells (12) are stacked and end plates (20a,20b) are arranged by the lamination direction both ends of laminated portion. Each long side of end plate is integrally fixed by pair of fastening portion (90). A convex portion (62a) fits at the recessed portion (103) of fastening portion and is provided in the center portion of separator. The terminal for cell voltage monitoring (64) protrudes in the center of convex portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load from outside is received by the convex portion and recessed portion, and terminal for cell voltage monitoring taken out from the inside of convex portion is not influenced by external load. The external load is received reliably and improvement of sealing performance and protection of terminal for cell voltage monitoring is executed effectively by simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Laminated portion (14)    End plates (20a,20b)    Convex portion (62a)    Terminal for cell voltage monitoring (64)    Fastening portion (90)    Recessed portion (103)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery structure has a multiple rod-shaped spacer (51) corresponding to the space between the batteries (2) with spacing portion (5). The spacing portion is arranged so that the region which is not maintained in the maintenance portion (31) among the large surfaces of a battery is divided by the rod-shaped spacer.    USE - Assembled battery structure used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - In the assembled battery the expansion and deformation of a battery can be suppressed effectively by simple structure of clamping a small number of rod-shaped spacer between batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the assembled battery structure.    Battery (2)    Holder (3)    Spacing portion (5)    Maintenance portion (31)    Spacer (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has an elimination promoter content having a content of a radical scavenging promoter in the membrane electrode assembly. An elimination promoter content determination section (210) is configured for storing predefined relationship. The elimination promoter content determination section calculates a proton resistance based on the measured value by an impedance measurement section (400). The determination process is performed so that the elimination promoter content acquires the calculated proton resistance using the stored relationship.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration by radical of electrolytic membrane in fuel cells since the determination process is performed so that the elimination promoter content acquires the calculated proton resistance using the stored relationship.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for measuring content in the membrane electrode assembly of the radical scavenging promoter which accelerates elimination of radical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell (100)    Control unit (200)    Elimination promoter content determination section (210)    Impedance measurement section (400)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The assembly unit (22) has an electrolytic membrane (10) utilized for opposing a dimension fixed part of a catalyst layer (12) of a pole with a dimension fixed part of a catalyst layer (14) of another pole. Center parts of the catalyst layer of the former pole and the catalyst layer of the latter pole are overlapped with each other. An effective electric power generation area (16) of the catalyst layer of the former pole is different from an effective electric power generation area of the catalyst layer of the latter pole.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly unit for a fuel cell (claimed) i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimension fixed part of the catalyst layer of the former pole and the dimension fixed part of the catalyst layer of the latter pole are opposed through an electrolytic membrane, so that the assembly unit can suppress variation in an opposing area of an anode catalyst layer and a cathode catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power generation body    (2) a fuel cell    (3) method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly    (4) method for manufacturing an electric power generation body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Poles catalyst layers (12, 14)    Effective electric power generation area (16)    Membrane electrode assembly unit (22)
NOVELTY - An insulated wire (1) has a conductor, and an insulating layer (5) coated on the conductor. The insulating layer has an inner layer (5a) arranged at the conductor side, and an outer layer (5b) which covers the inner layer. The outer layer contains an ester carbonate copolymer (A1) and a flame retardant. The inner layer contains dynamic crosslinked material (A2) of mixture containing polyester and an acrylic rubber. The weight ratio of copolymer contained in outer layer with respect to crosslinked material in inner layer is 1/9-1.    USE - Insulated wire for cable (claimed) used for battery connection in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulated wire has excellent flame retardance, heat resistance, mechanical characteristics, and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cable (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of cable.    Insulated wire (1)    Braiding (2)    Sheath (3)    Inner conductor (4)    Insulating layer (5)    Inner layer (5a)    Outer layer (5b)    Cable (10)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has an exterior body (7) which covers an element (1) with electrolyte. A first electrode lead-out unit (2c) and a second electrode lead-out unit (3c) respectively have portions which are exposed from the exterior body. A first frame (5) has a pair of connection parts (5a) joined to the exposed portions of the first electrode lead-out unit. A second frame (6) has a pair of connection parts (6a) joined to the exposed portions of the second electrode lead-out unit.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. electrical double layer capacitor, for electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces current collection resistance of electrode by half by taking-out electric current from end edge of belt-like electrode body. Reduces connection resistance between each frame and element. Improves output characteristics of electrical storage apparatus which combines airtightness and low resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of an electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Element (1)    First electrode lead-out unit (2c)    Second electrode lead-out unit (3c)    First frame (5)    Connection parts (5a)    Second frame (6)    Connection parts (6a)    Exterior body (7)
NOVELTY - A usage method of polyether imide film involving using polyether imide film whose inorganic filler content is 3 vol.% with respect to film volume and thickness is 0.1-6 mu m as film for capacitors.    USE - A polyether imide film for capacitors for hybrid cars, fuel cell electric vehicles, electric vehicles, or substrate mounting.    ADVANTAGE - The film has high tensile strength and uniform thickness, and is thin.
NOVELTY - A paste composition (C1) comprises a thermosetting polymer; and a tetrazole compound.    USE - As paste composition used in printed circuit board (claimed); in solar batteries (e.g. dye-sensitized solar batteries), fuel cells, lithium ion batteries, for protecting a conductor layer, which is utilized for collecting electricity, from a chemical solution or an electrolytic solution.    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition protects conductor layer by inhibiting or preventing corroding due to formic acid. Since the cover layer contains the paste composition, the conductor layer is inhibited from corroding due to formic acid even though the formic acid is in contact with the cover layer. The phenolic resin, epoxy resin and polyester resin are comparatively inexpensive; and the conductive materials are inexpensive and have low electric resistance. Thus, manufacturing cost can be decreased and conductivity of the paste composition can be sufficiently ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A paste composition (C1) comprises: a thermosetting polymer; and a tetrazole compound of formula (I).    R1=H, 1-14C alkyl, phenyl, amino, mercapto group, aromatic series-containing functional group, alkoxy group, alkylamino group or alkoxycarbonyl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a printed circuit board comprising an insulating layer; a conductor layer provided on the insulating layer and having a given pattern; and a cover layer formed to cover at least part of the conductor layer, where the cover layer contains the paste composition (C1).
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an electrode element in which a positive electrode (c) and a negative electrode (a) are arranged opposition to one another, an electrolytic solution, and an outer wrapping which enwraps the electrode element and the electrolytic solution. The negative electrode is obtaining by binding a negative electrode active material to a negative electrode charge collector including compound chosen from polyimide and polyamide-imide.    USE - Secondary battery is used for notebook computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics. Swelling of secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery has an electrode element in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are arranged opposition to one another, an electrolytic solution, and an outer wrapping which enwraps the electrode element and the electrolytic solution. The negative electrode is obtaining by binding a negative electrode active material to a negative electrode charge collector including compound chosen from polyimide and polyamide-imide. The negative electrode active material contains metal (a') which forms an alloy with lithium, metal oxide which occludes and release lithium ions, and carbon material which occlude and release lithium ion. The electrolytic solution contains 1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one, quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, phthalazin-1(2H)-one, nitrogen-containing compound of formula (I)-(V) or of formula: R5-N=C=N-R6 (VI).    R1-R6,Ra=H, amino, hydroxy, or halo, or alkyl or aryl (both optionally substituted).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrode element.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)    Positive electrode terminal (f)    Negative electrode terminal (g)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (900a) has a battery module (400a) mounted on a box-type pack case (500d), and laminated between a top plate (90a) and a bottom plate. Several reinforcing ribs (600a, 600b, 600c) are combined with the pack case and welded, such that each reinforcing rib surrounds both end portions and the core region of the top plate.    USE - Battery pack for secondary battery used as power supply for e.g. portable terminal, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcing ribs that surround the top of the battery module pack case effectively prevents the battery module being broken away from the pack case even if an impact or a strong vibration is applied from the outside in the battery pack. Thus, the structural stability of the battery pack is improved. The reinforcing ribs permit fixing of automotive electric components such as controller besides the battery module inside the battery pack. The total volume of the battery pack is not increased, even if swelling occurs in the battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Top plate (90a)    Battery module (400a)    Box-type pack case (500d)    Reinforcing ribs (600a, 600b, 600c)    Battery pack (900a)
NOVELTY - The separator has a positive electrode comprising a laminated body. A heat resistant porous layer comprises a heat resistant resin. The positive electrode is provided with a negative electrode. A polyolefin micro porous membrane is provided in a film surface of the heat resistant porous layer. A non-aqueous secondary battery is equipped with the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The heat resistant porous layer is attached in a side surface of a polyolefin porous base material.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized for a portable electronic device i.e. mobile telephone and a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator can improve load characteristic and cycling characteristics of the non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy casting ingot comprising (in wt.%) silicon (0.10-0.60), iron (0.40-0.70), copper (0.05-0.20), magnesium (less than 0.05), manganese (1.05-1.25), rare earth element (0.15-0.40), titanium (0.05-0.1), other elements (0.05-0.15) and remaining aluminum is formed into a blank by melting. The blank is homogenized to form a billet. The billet is hot extruded, hot processed and deep drawn to obtain automobile power battery shell.    USE - Manufacture of automobile power battery shell, e.g. square, box-shaped lithium ion battery shell.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile power battery shell has excellent corrosion resistance, excellent performance, high temperature creep resistance, excellent punching-thinning drawing processability and laser weldability.
NOVELTY - The generator has generator cover that is bonded with front cover (1) and rear cover (8). A sticking film is printed on inner hole surface of the generator cover. A coil (3) is respectively connected with the front cover and back cover and different electrodes to form micro-generator. The micro-generator is provided with rectification charging module provided in cavity of shell (9) which is mounted on cover of automobile. A farad energy storage module, discharging module are multiple-output voltage inverting module are screwed in shell.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - The compact structure, small occupied space and low resource consumption of pollution-free wind driven generator can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    Front cover (1)    Coil (3)    Rotating shaft (5)    Rear cover (8)    Shell (9)
NOVELTY - The self-power supply system has a conductor (20) which is installed in the road (10) in which the vehicle (30) is moved. A magnetic material is equipped in the vehicle for inducing the electromotive force according to the continued operation of the vehicle. An electricity storage facility (50) is provided for charging the inducing current induced from the conductor and magnetic material.    USE - Self-power supply system installed in road, for supplying power to electric vehicle such as car and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be supplied efficiently to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of self-power supply system.    Road (10)    Conductor (20)    Vehicle (30)    Electricity storage facility (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has collision sensor (110) that senses the impact of vehicle. The bus bar (120) is installed between battery modules (200) for electrically connecting the battery modules with each other. A bus bar cut out portion (130) is provided for applying the physical power in the bus bar so as to cut the bus bar. The controller (140) is provided for sensing the impact of vehicle by the collision sensor and transmitting the bus bar disconnect signal with respect to the bus bar cut out portion to block the electrical connection between the battery modules.    USE - Apparatus for cutting high voltage of battery pack for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle collision can be sensed easily and high voltage of the battery can be blocked reliably. Hence, the safety of the passenger can be ensured. The electric shock accident of the vehicle passenger can be prevented. The posssibility of damage of the electronic devices due to the high voltage of the battery pack can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cutting high voltage of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of apparatus for cutting high voltage of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collision sensor (110)    Bus bar (120)    Bus bar cut out portion (130)    Controller (140)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a temperature sensor detecting coolant temperature of entrance and exit sides of a fuel cell stack. A flow meter measures a cooling water flux among an operation of a fuel cell. A controller measures a calorific value of the fuel cell stack. Another temperature sensor detects coolant temperature of another side of the fuel cell stack. A rotation detecting part detects a number of rotations of a cooling water pump. A flow meter is installed in the cooling water pump. A voltage sensor measures voltage of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Coolant temperature predicting apparatus for a vehicle fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus rapidly determines the abnormality of the temperature sensor, thus preventing the over heat and damage of the fuel cell stack. The apparatus is inexpensive. The apparatus has increased control stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coolant temperature predicting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a coolant temperature predicting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a magnetic field detection bridge circuit (123) which is provided with magneto-resistive effect elements (122a-122d) whose resistance value is changed according to the inductive filed of a to-be-measured electric current. The electromagnets (13a,13b) apply magnetic field to the magneto-resistive effect elements. A switch control unit controls the magnetic field intensity applied to magneto-resistive effect elements according to the output signal from the magnetic field detection bridge circuit.    USE - Current sensor used for electric vehicle and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The switch control unit controls magnetic field intensity of magneto-resistive effect elements so that the to-be-measured electric current can be measured extensively. The size of electric current sensor can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensor (1)    Electromagnets (13a,13b)    Magneto-resistive effect elements (122a-122d)    Magnetic field detection bridge circuit (123)    Amplifier (124)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode which is positioned through separator. A mixture layer (20) is formed in surface of collector (22). The average particle diameter of spacer particle (21) of mixture layer is set to specific range with respect to film thickness of mixture layer. The spacer particle is chosen from silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, acetylene black and graphite. The collector consists of aluminum or copper.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as car, electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material loss can be eliminated by easily pressing mixture layer in predetermined film thickness so that operation rate of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing-process of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixture layer (20)    Spacer particle (21)    Collector (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a support mechanism (5) that supports the heavy article (2), and a moving mechanism which moves the heavy article in the opposite direction of gravity in the space. The fall mechanism in which the heavy article falls to a gravitational direction in the space. The electrical generating mechanism transforms the gravitational potential energy of the heavy article into an electrical energy. The brake mechanism blocks the fall of the heavy article.    USE - Electrical energy storage device such as secondary battery, sodium-sulfur battery, redox flow cell, flywheel and pumping-up water power generation device installed in top of high-rise building.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and durability of the electric energy storage device can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced. The entire electric power demand can be equalized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) installation method of electrical energy storage device; and    (2) utilization method of electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Shaft (1)    Heavy article (2)    Support mechanism (5)    Ratchet mechanism (7,8)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - The system (10) is provided with a waste energy conduit which extends from engine (12). The energy from the waste energy conduit is received by generator (14). The water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen with electrolysis unit. The oxygen generated by electrolysis unit is provided to engine for fuel combustion. The hydrogen generated by the electrolysis unit is provided to the engine for combustion with the fuel.    USE - System for performing internal combustion engine in open-loop energy cycle used in automobile e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolysis unit of automobile combustion engine system generates oxygen and hydrogen to provide engine for fuel combustion, so that the fuel efficiency of the automobile combustion engine system can be improved. The air pollution from the system can be reduced. The external power supply of the system can be avoided. The production of waste energy from the system can be reduced. The cost of the system can be reduced. The need for particulate matter filters of system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for performing internal combustion engine in open-loop energy cycle used in automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automobile combustion engine system.    Automobile combustion engine system (10)    Engine (12)    Generator (14)    Output shaft (16)    Turbocharger (20)
NOVELTY - The material has multiple compounds selected from a group of materials. The materials are provided with molybdenum, oxygen, lithium, sodium and transition metal.    USE - Electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery utilized in a power source/high-capacity power storage system of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material ensures safety due to repetitive deintercalation of lithium ion in the lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium secondary battery comprising an electrode    (2) a power storage system comprising a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (3) provided with two plates. Two terminal assemblies (5, 7) are arranged in two sides of the electrode assembly, respectively. An external anode terminal (21) is connected to one of the terminal assemblies and protruded to an opposite side of the electrode assembly. An external cathode terminal (55) is protruded to the opposite side of the electrode assembly and provided to the other terminal assembly. A pouch (9) is fixed to the latter terminal assembly and protruded to the electrode assembly.    USE - Secondary battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is inexpensive, and has better quality and better stability. The battery is provided with fever treatment function so as to control temperature of the battery, thus preventing the battery from being exploded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (3)    Terminal assemblies (5, 7)    Pouch (9)    External anode terminal (21)    External cathode terminal (55)
NOVELTY - Battery unit (10) comprises at least one sealing layer (12, 14a) which is deformable under formation of damage opening (16) at battery unit and which by return deformation automatically seals off opening.    USE - Battery unit used for hand tool, e.g. drills, hammer drills, saws, planers, screw drivers, millers, grinders, angle grinders, garden tools, measuring tools and/or multifunctional tools. It is also used for motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, electric scooters or electric motorcycles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing layer prevents escape of electrolyte from container into region with electronic system and/or region contacted by user, thus providing high level of safety for user in case damage with battery unit occurs. It can also seals off damage cause by crushing force, thus escape of chemicals from battery unit and risk of fire can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery.    Battery unit (10)    Sealing layer (12, 14a)    Opening (16)    Battery cell (18)    Housing element (22)
NOVELTY - A battery pack includes electric cell(s), and a packaging case (3) that houses the electrical cell(s). The packaging case includes a tray (30) on which the electric cells are arranged; and a cover (31) that covers the electric cells on the tray. The tray has a lower flange portion. The cover has an upper flange portion. The battery pack (1) further comprises a sealing mechanism arranged on the non-abutting portion.    USE - Battery pack for electrically powered vehicle, e.g. hybrid electric vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack ensures sufficient sealing performance between a tray and a cover by arranging a necessary sealing mechanism between a lower flange portion of the tray and an upper flange portion of the cover that are held in abutment with each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack comprises electric cell(s), and a packaging case (3) that houses the electrical cell(s). The packaging case includes a tray (30) on which the electric cells are arranged; and a cover (31) that covers the electric cells on the tray. The tray has a lower flange portion. The cover has an upper flange portion. The lower flange portion and the upper flange portion have facing surfaces respectively, through which the lower and upper flange portions abut each other with the electric cells on the tray covered with the cover. A part of the facing surface of the lower flange portion or the upper flange portion forms a non-abutting portion. The non-abutting portion is located apart from the facing surface of the opposite flange portion with the lower flange portion and the upper flange portion abutting each other. The battery pack (1) further comprises a sealing mechanism arranged on the non-abutting portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Packaging case (3)    Tray (30)    Cover (31)    Connecting arm (303)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a liquid-filled chamber (12) with an inlet (20) for gas flow, where the inlet is arranged below height of liquid level in the chamber. A rotor device (14) is arranged in the chamber and rotatable around a shaft (16) for driving gas passing through the liquid, and an electrical generator device is coupled with the shaft for generating electricity. The inlet is connected with a pipeline (22), where the pipeline extends up to height that corresponds to the height of the liquid level in the chamber. The inlet is connected with an exhaust line of a combustion engine.    USE - Device for recovering electrical power from gas flow i.e. exhaust gas flow, of a combustion engine i.e. diesel engine. Can also be used for vapor flow and natural gas flow.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor device is rotatable around the shaft for driving the gas passing through the liquid in the chamber, and the electrical generator device is coupled with the shaft for generating electricity, thus recovering the electrical power from large volume gas flow in a simple and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recovering electrical power from gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of an electrical power recovering device.    Electrical power recovering device (10)    Liquid-filled chamber (12)    Rotor device (14)    Shaft (16)    Inlet (20)    Pipeline (22)
NOVELTY - The filter apparatus (10) has one or more filters (13) arranged inside a filter accommodating section (11). A filter holder (14) includes a first end which holds the filters, and a second end which protrudes from the filters toward a filter cover (17).    USE - Filter apparatus for e.g. water heater, fuel cell for motor vehicle, fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a small and cost-effective structure which facilitates exchanging of the filters, thus ensuring good maintenance property and achieving high performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a filter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Filter apparatus (10)    Filter accommodating section (11)    Filters (13)    Filter holder (14)    Filter cover (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (2) with a cathode chamber (4) and an anode chamber (5). The exhaust gas is recirculated from the anode chamber in an anode circuit (14). A water separator (15) is connected in the anode circuit. An air inlet pipe (7) is connected to the cathode chamber. A water separator (18) is arranged in the upstream of the cathode chamber. The exhaust air duct (17) is connected to the upstream of the water separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secured and reliable operation of the fuel cell system is enabled, and the efficiency of the fuel cell system is increased by the reduction in the water entry into the cathode compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode chamber (4)    Anode chamber (5)    Air inlet pipe (7)    Anode circuit (14)    Water separators (15,18)    Exhaust air duct (17)
NOVELTY - The circuit arrangement comprises several rechargeable batteries (1) and capacitors (2) such as lithium ion capacitor that are connected in parallel. A decoupling unit (3) having MOSFET (4) is connected with capacitor. A starter (8) for starting an internal combustion engine is connected in parallel with capacitor.    USE - Circuit arrangement for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of circuit arrangement is simplified. The reliability of starting motor is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating circuit arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit arrangement.    Rechargeable batteries (1)    Capacitors (2)    Decoupling unit (3)    MOSFET (4)    Starter (8)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovering and cooling apparatus has a hydraulic pump (2) which emits cooling water for an engine (1). An exhaust gas recirculation cooler (13) is equipped for cooling of exhaust recirculation gas. The cooler is initiated from an exhaust passage of the engine to an intake passage of the engine. An exhaust gas recirculation valve is equipped for opening or closing a channel for the exhaust recirculation gas.    USE - Apparatus for recovering and cooling of waste heat of an engine in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler is initiated from an exhaust passage of the engine to an intake passage of the engine, where an exhaust gas recirculation valve is equipped for opening or closing a channel for the exhaust recirculation gas, and hence ensures recovering and cooling of waste heat of an engine in a simple and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat recovering and cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (1)    Hydraulic pump (2)    Radiator (9)    Exhaust gas recirculation cooler (13)    Transmission preheater (14)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus includes a condenser (12) which electrically stores the electric power which the solar cell generates. A switching circuit (6) allows the connection of the solar cell (7) and the condenser and also sets the vehicle mounted battery to an ON or OFF state. Operation units (14,15) set the switch circuit between ON or OFF state. The solar cell charges the vehicle mounted battery (5) with the generated electric power.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for a vehicle e.g. engine drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power which the solar cell generates is used effectively since the switching circuit is controlled at a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the schematic structure of the power supply control apparatus for a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text) .    Vehicle mounted battery (5)    Switching circuit (6)    Solar cell (7)    Condenser (12)    Operation units (14,15)
NOVELTY - The tire grounding state estimation apparatus (30) includes a tire rotation state estimator (34) that works based on the vehicle body speed, driving torque, and the tire grounding state estimation value provided by the tire grounding state estimator (33). A correction signal calculating unit (36) calculates the primary correction signal which compensates a difference with the tire rotation state detected by the tire rotation state detector (35). The primary correction signal is returned to the tire grounding state estimator.    USE - Tire grounding state estimation apparatus for determining grounding state of the vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle during driving.    ADVANTAGE - The tire grounding state can be estimated with high precision while amplification of noise is suppressed even if the noise is contained in the tire rotation state detected value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a control block diagram of the tire grounding state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text) .    Tire grounding state estimation apparatus (30)    Tire grounding state estimator (33)    Tire rotation state estimator (34)    Tire rotation state detector (35)    Correction signal calculating unit (36)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel cell (100) which generates electric power that is converted to motive power by drive motor (300). A radiator (500) is provided to thermally radiate heat for the cooling medium. The core portion of radiator is arranged in the shape of flat plate bent towards the back of the advancing direction by the bending portion (510) that is in alignment with the transverse direction. The fuel cell and drive motor are arranged in parallel in the bending extension area (512) which is an area that extended the bending portion of the radiator at the back of the advancing direction.    USE - Moving structure e.g. fuel cell vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bending portion of the radiator is provided in between the fuel cell and drive motor, the impact which the radiator gives at the time of the front collision of the moving structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel-cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Drive motor (300)    Radiator (500)    Bending portion (510)    Bending extension area (512)
NOVELTY - Potassium chloride is added to platinum acidic liquid containing ruthenium to obtain potassium chloroplatinate. The molar ratio of potassium ion with respect to platinum exceed stoichiometric ratio. The obtained potassium chloroplatinate is dissolved in water, to form mother liquid. The pH of mother liquid is controlled to 1-7 and recrystallized. Thus, recovery of platinum from platinum acidic liquid containing ruthenium is enabled.    USE - Recovery of platinum from platinum acidic liquid containing ruthenium used for magnetic material and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently recovers highly pure platinum from platinum acidic liquid containing ruthenium.
NOVELTY - The high-pressure gas supply system (1) includes a fuel supply piping (6b) that is connected to a low-capacity high-pressure gas tank (2b). The fuel supply piping includes a check valve (12) and an excess flow valve (14b) arranged at the downstream side of a solenoid valve (10b). The respective valve bodies of the check valve and excess flow valve are integrated through a back alignment.    USE - High-pressure gas supply system for fuel cell mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient prevention of the back flow of fuel gas using a simple structure. Reduces number of parts, achieves simplification, and reduces manufacturing cost. Can be freely mounted in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a high-pressure gas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High-pressure gas supply system (1)    Low-capacity high-pressure gas tank (2b)    Fuel supply piping (6b)    Solenoid valve (10b)    Check valve (12)    Excess flow valve (14b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an input terminal (53) connected with an electronic substrate. A wiring switch part (60) switches a wiring state of the electronic substrate. A manual switch switches connection and non-connection of a wiring unit. The wiring unit is connected with a shared input terminal. Another wiring unit is connected with an input terminal of a magnetic-electric conversion element in the electronic substrate. A wiring switch part is provided with a components maintenance part.    USE - Electric current detection apparatus for a battery that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric current detection apparatus.    Hall element (21, 22)    Connector (51)    Input terminal (53)    Wiring switch part (60)    Shared input terminal (511)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery holder (22, 22B) provided with a battery cell (26). The battery holder is segmented along longitudinal direction of the battery cell by a segmentation holder (22A). The segmentation holder and the battery cell are provided in a segmentation storage space (28A). The segmentation holder forms a notch region (25), which notches a part of an accommodation wall (29). The segmentation storage space is arranged in an offset.    USE - Battery pack for a power supply device that is utilized for an electric motorcycle, an assist bicycle, an electric wheelchair, an electrically-driven three-wheeled vehicle and an electrically-driven cart. Can also be used for an electric machine i.e. electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The segmentation holder is provided in the segmentation storage space, and the battery cell is accommodated in the segmentation storage space so as to suppress of thermal radiation performance of the battery cell and prevent reduction of protection capability of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery holder (22, 22B)    Segmentation holder (22A)    Notch region (25)    Battery cell (26)    Segmentation storage space (28A)    Accommodation wall (29)
NOVELTY - A laminated material comprises successively laminated film (A) consists of polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polylactic acid, or para aramid, polyolefin foam layer (B), aluminum foil (C), and polypropylene film (D). Component D is a non-stretched film with a Young's modulus of less than or equal to 500 MPa. Modified polyolefin layer is provided between components C and D.    USE - A laminated material for secondary battery containers (claimed) mounted in electric vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles, and 2-wheeled motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material exhibits excellent chemical resistance, vibration resistance, and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the laminated material for secondary battery containers which involves successively laminating components A-D, wherein modified polyolefin layer is provided between components C and D.
NOVELTY - The cathode and anode catalysts (200,300) are configured to satisfy the relations, Y=-0.5x X+0.83 and Y=-0.5x X+1.03, where Y is the acidic radical density of a support carrier (10) for the cathode catalyst in mmol/g and X is the acidic radical density of a support carrier (10) for the anode catalyst in mmol/g.    USE - Cathode and anode catalysts for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibit favorable water holding performance balance of cathode and anode catalysts through self-humidification, thus ensuring excellent electric power generation performance of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of a membrane electrode assembly with electrolytic membrane, anode catalyst and cathode catalyst.    Support carrier (10)    Catalyst acidic radical (11)    Electrolytic membrane (100)    Cathode and anode catalysts (200,300)    Membrane electrode assembly (400)
NOVELTY - The collector (11) includes an ion blocking layer (3) arranged on the surface of an electroconductive resin layer (2). The ion blocking layer includes flat electroconductive fillers (4) arranged along the longitudinal direction of the ion blocking layer and the surface direction of the resin layer.    USE - Collector for secondary battery used in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, or hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses permeation of lithium ions in the resin layer, thus suppressing occlusion of the lithium ions inside the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a collector for secondary battery.    Electroconductive resin layer (2)    Ion blocking layer (3)    Flat electroconductive fillers (4)    Isotropic or acicular electroconductive fillers (5)    Collector (11)
NOVELTY - The system (A1) has an anode and cathode gas pressure increasing and decreasing unit which increases/decreases the supply pressure of the anode and cathode gas supplied by a fuel cell (10). A cathode gas-concentration-measurement unit measures the cathode gas concentration in the anode pole. A reduction unit reduces the pressure increase speed in the anode pole according to the fall of the cathode gas concentration in the anode pole.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon corrosion in the cathode pole is suppressed efficiently. The mechanical stress added to membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Unit cell (11)    Cathode gas supply unit (20)    Anode gas supply unit (30)    Fuel cell system (A1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit (10) which controls a fuel cell stack (1), a hydrogen generator (3), an oxidizing agent gas supply section (6), a first shut-off valve (8), and a second shut-off valve (9). The control unit sequentially opens the first and second shut-off valves during a first driving state other than a normal driving state.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. motor vehicle, fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high silence and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen generator (3)    Oxidizing agent gas supply section (6)    First shut-off valve (8)    Second shut-off valve (9)    Control unit (10)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has flow-meter (25) and pressure gauge (27) that are provided to detect the flow volume and the pressure of cathode gas and tachometer (28) is provided to detect the rotational speed of compressor. The filter clogging determination threshold-value is computed for remaining parameters based on the detected value of flow volume, pressure, and two parameters of rotational speed. The filter clogging judging unit is provided to determine whether the filter (24) is choked up by comparing with filter clogging determination threshold-value.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power used for driving motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision determination of the filter clogging can be improved by using the parameters that change regularly according to the clogging condition of the filter and the misjudgment by the sensor noise can be prevented by performing determination of filter clogging several times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Filter (24)    Flow-meter (25)    Pressure gauge (27)    Tachometer (28)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The collector has a zinc layer, a copper layer and an indium rust-proof layer that is orderly arranged in an aluminum foil (1). A substrate of the aluminum foil is set in the range of 0.1-1.5 micrometers.    USE - Collector of negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of active material can be improved efficiently, since zinc layer, a copper layer and an indium rust-proof layer are orderly arranged in the aluminum foil. Hence, the active material can be deposited efficiently on the collector. The manufacturing cost of lithium ion secondary battery can be reduced. The charging-and-discharging characteristic of the battery can be improved reliably. The durability of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for manufacturing method of negative electrode for lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the collector of negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum foil (1)    Surface washing and activation processing tank (10)    Sealing tank (20)    Zincate processing tank (30)    Primary thin copper plating processing tank (40)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves the mixing of a coated positive electrode material and a predetermined solvent both of which are coated with a carbon material. A paste is prepared and used in forming the positive electrode active material layer. The paste is coated on the positive electrode collector to form a positive electrode active material layer after confirming the formation of quality goods or when the increase rate of peak intensity of the transition metal in the coated positive electrode active material is calculated to be not more than 5 percent.    USE - Manufacturing method for a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery used in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A secondary battery excellent in battery performance can be manufactured using a paste containing the coated positive electrode active material since peeling of carbon material is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the external shape of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Cover body (25)    Case main body (30)    Safety valve (40)    Positive electrode terminal (60)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element (1) has a separator (4) comprised from multiple separating units (4a) interposed between a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (3). A relay (4b) connects the separating units. A bending part is formed in the part of the relay. A portion of the relay is exposed between a first electrode lead-out unit (2c) and a second electrode lead-out unit (3c) by turning and laminating the separating units.    USE - Electrical storage element used for electrical double layer capacitor used in electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces current collection resistance of electrode by half. Reduces connection resistance between connection member and element. Attains expression of lower resistance product characteristics. Improves output characteristics of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of an electrical storage element. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Electrical storage element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    First electrode lead-out unit (2c)    Negative electrode (3)    Second electrode lead-out unit (3c)    Separator (4)    Separating units (4a)    Relay (4b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has element (1) with electrolyte which is provided with pair of electrode draw-out units (2c,3c). Several frames (5,8) are provided with pair of connection unit that is joined to pair of electrode draw-out unit formed in element. Several frames are mutually insulated. Portion of inner side surface of frame is opposed with outer side surface of frame. Frame provided with protrusion unit is located by facing other frame provided with through-hole. Protrusion unit is exposed to outer side surface of frame through the through-hole.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used for electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus is excellent in low resistance. The energy efficiency is increased. The electroconductivity of the electrical storage apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrode draw-out units (2c,3c)    Negative electrode (3)    Frames (5,8)
NOVELTY - The system has a compressor (7) that discharges the water in the air supply flow path (8) to the anode pole and the cathode pole of the fuel cell (1). A control unit (50) controls the compressor. A cathode outlet temperature sensor (61) detects temperature of fuel cell. The control unit stops the fuel cell. The temperature sensor compares threshold temperature with detected temperature, when detected temperature is smaller than threshold temperature. An anode outlet temperature sensor (62) determines the temperature change between the confirmation intervals.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The confirmation interval of the anode outlet can be shortened, so that the rapid cooling of the scavenging air can be achieved at accurate time. The freezing failure of the fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (7)    Air supply flow path (8)    Control unit (50)    Cathode outlet temperature sensor (61)    Anode outlet temperature sensor (62)
NOVELTY - The member (12) has a sealing element engaged with a sealing level testing system (1) that tests a sealing level of an assembly of a closing element (16) to the member. The system includes hardware and/or software units to implement a sealing level testing method to provide an enclosure (4) with a wall having an element surrounded by a part of the member, and to establish a gas pressure in the enclosure, where the gas pressure in the enclosure is measured or detected using a pressure sensor (8) or pressure detector, and the temporal evolution of the gas pressure is analyzed using the system.    USE - Chassis member i.e. floor pan, for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the member assures simple, reliable and robust testing of the sealing level of the assembly of a battery to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a chassis member.    Sealing level testing system (1)    Enclosure (4)    Pressure sensor (8)    Chassis member (12)    Closing element (16)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly where a separator is provided between a primary electrode and a secondary electrode. The electrode assembly is provided with a case housing. A cap assembly is coupled to an opening of the case. The opening of the case is covered by a cap plate of the cap assembly. An external short circuit assembly (40) with a connection tab (42), a cover (43) and a terminal plate, is arranged on the cap assembly. The cover comprises a cover portion (431) and coupling projection (432) that is projected from an edge of the cover portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery for vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The work efficiency is improved and the production cost of the rechargeable battery is reduced by simplifying the assembly process through arrangement of external short circuit assembly on cap assembly such that cover of external short circuit assembly including the coupling projection is projected from edge of the cover portion. The cover portion protects the connection tab from the impact that is applied from the outside of the case, and prevents external foreign material that is introduced into the case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the external short-circuit assembly of the rechargeable battery.    External short circuit assembly (40)    Connection tab (42)    Cover (43)    Cover portion (431)    Coupling projection (432)
NOVELTY - The system has two independent power supplies arranged on a vehicle. A power supply interconnection bridge device is arranged between the two adjacent independent power supplies and provided with a cathode connecting wire. An output terminal of a control module is connected with the two adjacent independent power supplies. A power execution module is provided with two main circuit connecting terminals and a control terminal. The two main circuit connecting terminals are connected with terminals of the independent power supplies, the control terminal and the control module output terminal.    USE - Vehicle power interconnecting bridge type power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the independent backup power supply system units are automatically interconnected with each other under overload load condition, prepares and conveys auxiliary power by the independent backup power supply system units and effectively improves running safety level of vehicle power supply quality and the power supply system units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle power interconnecting bridge type power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery, a battery controller, a motor controller, a personal computer and a main contactor that are connected with a battery positive electrode through a signal wire. The motor controller is connected with a computer by the signal wire. The signal wire is connected with a communication interface.    USE - Electric bicycle/motorcycle anti-theft system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids stealing a source from a driver so as to protect a battery box and improve safety of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric bicycle/motorcycle anti-theft system.
NOVELTY - The membrane has a base film i.e. PTFE film, provided with multiple holes. The holes are filled with quaternization polymer that is formed by chloromethylation polymer e.g. chloromethylated polysulfone, polyether sulfone, chloromethylation polyether ketone, chloromethylation polyimide, and trimethylamine. Porosity of the base film is greater than 70 percent.    USE - Compound anion exchange membrane for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high mechanical strength, high productivity, high tensile strength, high ion conductivity and high working performance. The membrane is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a compound anion exchange membrane.
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) voltage booster charging machine divided into two DC/DC power supply modules(131, 132). A battery set (11) is connected with a super capacitor set (12) through one of the DC/DC power supply modules. The super capacitor set is connected with a vehicle battery group through the other DC/DC power supply module. The DC/DC voltage booster charging device is equipped with a controller. The controller is connected with a Controller area network bus. The DC/DC power supply modules are connected with a fly-back converter.    USE - Embedded quick charging device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can increase electric vehicle mileage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an embedded quick charging device.    Motor driving device (3)    Vehicle battery pack (4)    Battery set (11)    Super capacitor set (12)    DC/DC power supply modules (131, 132)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell (1) provided with a radiating air cooling pipe (3). An opening of the cooling pipe is connected with an outer side of the shell. A heat pipe clings to a power device (5). The radiating air cooling pipe and a bottom face of the power device are fixed and pressed by bolts. The power device is arranged on an electric motor.    USE - Belt radiating wind power control device for an electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that wind power moving direction and radiating pipe direction are matched together so as to realize better radiating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a belt radiating wind power control device.    Shell (1)    Radiating air cooling pipe (3)    Power device (5)
NOVELTY - The pack has several cells which are provided with a cell case. A cell mounting well has a single opening which is provided with a central through-hole. A gap is formed between an inner surface of cell mounting well and a corresponding region of a cap assembly. The gap is defined by a union of annular ring and complementary surface of cap assembly. A sealant is arranged within the gap so as to form a watertight seal that separates end surface of the cell case and a battery terminal of corresponding cell.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery mounting structure is provided within the battery pack, so that the occurrence of the condensation-induced corrosion between the terminals of the battery is prevented effectively. The occurrence of electrolytic and galvanic corrosion between the battery cap assembly and casing is avoided efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery mounting well.    Adhesive (501)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a dam member (62) arranged around a connector (48) that is attached to a circuit board (83). An insulation resin is potted from an upper direction of a components attachment surface of a circuit board. The dam member is provided with opening-and-closing parts (64a, 64b) that release an opening part (63). The circuit board is equipped with a battery voltage measurement circuit that detects detection of terminal voltage of each battery cell. A back surface part is penetrated from a surface side of a connector main body (53).    USE - Component mounting substrate for a battery system utilized for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dam member is arranged around the connector that is attached to the circuit board, so that the substrate can be insulated by the insulation resin in a reliable manner. The substrate can prevent an electric corrosion and electrical leaking a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a component mounting substrate.    Connector (48)    Connector main body (53)    Dam member (62)    Opening part (63)    Opening-and-closing parts (64a, 64b)    Circuit board (83)
NOVELTY - An active material contains polyaion compound and fibrous carbon which connects between primary particles.    USE - Active material is used for electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the active material has excellent density, output characteristics, and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which has electrode containing active material, counter electrode and electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery unit (11) has a battery cell (12-1) which is provided to charge and discharge electric power. A bracket (13) is provided with an outer peripheral wall portion surrounding an outer peripheral side surface of the battery cell. A support portion is provided inside the outer peripheral wall portion and is arranged to support the battery cell. The battery cells are inserted from a front surface side and a back surface side of the bracket into the outer peripheral wall portion and are mounted on both side surfaces of the support portion.    USE - Battery unit used for electric motor vehicles and smart grid.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be assembled easily and wiring operation can be performed safely. The energy density can be improved. The stress applied to the battery cells during manufacturing can be reduced. The size of the battery unit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (11)    Battery cell (12-1)    Bracket (13)    Bus bars (14-1,14-2)    Chambered portion (15)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a gas generation section (10) with a container (11) to produce gas by absorbing light energy. Each of the containers enclosing an electrolytic solution, and a power generation section (20) generates electrical energy by utilizing the gas generated in the gas generation section. A heat exchanger (30) absorbs heat energy from the inside of the container. The gas contains hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrolytic device is used, the device provides efficient absorption of sunlight with small footprint. Since the reflector is arranged in the air gap formed on the lateral face of the container, so that the reflector cause efficient diffused reflection of light in the inside of the container and improves light absorption efficiency in the semiconductor chip. Since the container is filled with electrolytic solution, the precipitation of the semiconductor chip is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power generation system.    Power generation system (1)    Gas generation section (10)    Container (11)    Power generation section (20)    Heat exchanger (30)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a cooling unit (20) provided adjacent to a unit cell (10), and a sealing section formed by a sheet component (21) being closed off. An unsealing section (24) has a portion of the sealing section, and the unsealing section is unsealed when the unit cell carries out an abnormal heat generation.    USE - Battery module for use as power supply of portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus, or vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling unit can be produced simply, thus productivity of the cooling unit can be made to be improved. Since the viscosity of a cooling agent becomes high, the time, when a cooling agent contacts an abnormal unit cell, becomes long so that the abnormal unit cell can be cooled efficiently. Since the normal unit cell can prevent exposing to a high temperature, the chain of an abnormal heat generation can be prevented. The size reduction and high energy densification of the battery module can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Unit cell (10)    Cooling unit (20)    Sheet component (21)    Unsealing section (24)    Case (30)
NOVELTY - A film base material consists of adhesive layer (12) containing adhesive agent, aluminum foil layer (13) having corrosion-prevention process layer (14) provided on the surface, adhesive layer (15) containing an adhesive agent or adhesive resin, and a sealant layer (16) laminated in order on base material (11). The difference (( alpha )2-( alpha )1) of the elongation (( alpha )1) by yield point and the elongation (( alpha )2) by breaking point measured based on JIS-K7127, in the machine direction or transverse direction of the film base material is 100% or more.    USE - Film base material for cladding material of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The film base material provides cladding material with excellent resistance with respect to electrolyte even without performing chromate treatment, has excellent deep drawability, high quality and can be produced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cladding material for lithium ion batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cladding material.    Cladding material (1)    Base material (11)    Adhesive layers (12,15)    Aluminum foil layer (13)    Corrosion-prevention process layer (14)    Sealant layer (16)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese phosphate particles having mean diameter of 200 nm to 1 mu m coated with uniform carbon coating layer.    USE - Positive anode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has improved thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese phosphate (LiaMn1-xMxPO4) particles having mean diameter of 200 nm to 1 mu m coated with uniform carbon coating layer.    M=magnesium, iron, cobalt, chromium, titanium, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium, niobium or molybdenum;    a=0.9-1.1;and    x=0-0.5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of positive anode active material.
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing a level of exhaust heat extracted from exhaust gas upstream of a turbocharger turbine (164) to reduce flow through a turbocharger compressor (162) based on turbocharger waste-gate degradation, where the exhaust heat is extracted by adjusting a position of an exhaust heat recovery valve (HRV) (140). The HRV is partially opened, and exhaust flow is diverted from upstream of a turbocharger to an exhaust gas heat recovery device (146). The position of the HRV is adjusted in response to a pressure ratio of the compressor.    USE - Method for adjusting an exhaust HRV of a turbocharged engine i.e. internal combustion engine such as four stroke engine, in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an inline-three (I3) engine, an I4 engine, an I5 engine, a valve-6 (V6) engine, a V8 engine, a V10 engine, and V12 engine operating using natural gas, petrol or diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling engine boost and turbocharger compressor surge, and allows the engine system to maintain engine output event when the HRV is not available to control boost and compressor surge. The HRV is used to control turbocharger operation when the waste-gate operates as desired and the waste-gate position is not adjustable by a low level of boost or a low level of actuation force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engine system comprising an exhaust conduit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a four cylinder engine.    Microprocessor unit (102)    Exhaust HRV (140)    Exhaust gas heat recovery device (146)    Turbocharger compressor (162)    Turbocharger turbine (164)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a charging time (66) of a supercapacitor to reach a predetermined setpoint of reference voltage at terminals of the supercapacitor used for supplying power to an electric starter of an engine of a vehicle. The calculation step is performed based on measurement (62) of actual voltage at terminals of the supercapacitor. A man-machine interface (70) used to indicate that starting of the engine is triggered at duration that is controlled, where the duration is determined (68) by a specific equation.    USE - Method for controlling a man-machine interface used for indicating triggering of starting of a heat engine of a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables limiting waiting time of a user for charging the supercapacitor in a case of abnormally long charging duration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for management of charging of a supercapacitor used for supplying power to an electric starter of an engine of a vehicle    (2) an information recording medium comprising a set of instructions for implementing a controlling method    (3) a device for management of charging of a supercapacitor used for supplying power to an electric starter of an engine    (4) a vehicle comprising a management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for management of charging of a supercapacitor used for supplying power to an electric starter of an engine of a vehicle.    Charging triggering step (58)    Actual voltage measurement step (62)    Supercapacitor charging time calculating step (66)    Duration determining step (68)    Man-machine interface controlling step (70)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery cells (10-1 - 10-n) connected in a series between positive and negative poles. Multiple voltage detecting units (20-1 - 20-n) include voltage measuring inputs that are connected to the respective cells for determining voltages at the cells. The voltage detecting units transmit the cell voltages via a communication bus to a microcontroller (40) galvanically decoupled from the detecting units by a potential separation device (30). A resistor (50) is switched with the cells in the series. A terminal of the resistor is connected with the selected voltage measuring input.    USE - Traction battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for being connected with an electric drive motor of a motor car (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detecting units include the voltage measuring inputs that are connected to the respective battery cells for determining the voltages at the respective battery cells such that indirect measurement of the current can be enabled in an inexpensive manner. The voltage detecting units transmit the cell voltages via the communication bus to the microcontroller that is galvanically decoupled from the detecting units by the potential separation device, so that additional expenditure for isolation/potential separation of the battery can be avoided, thus achieving inexpensive production of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage detecting units are designed as integrated circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a lithium-ion battery.    Battery cells (10-1 - 10-n)    Voltage detecting units (20-1 - 20-n)    Potential separation device (30)    Microcontroller (40)    Resistor (50)
NOVELTY - The solar element has a solar cell arrangement (10) that is comprised of several solar cells (16,18,22,24). A main extension plane (26) of the solar cell arrangement is oriented obliquely. Several transparent elements (28,30,32) are assigned between the solar cells. The adjacent solar cells are arranged obliquely with respect to each other. Transparent elements are aligned perpendicular to the main extension plane.    USE - Solar element installed in roof of passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the solar element can be increased reliably. Significantly high amount of electrical energy converted from light irradiation can be obtained. The high robustness and improved handling capacity of the solar element can be ensured reliably. The high stiffness and high energy yield of solar element can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the solar cell arrangement.    Solar cell arrangement (10)    Solar cell pair (14)    Solar cells (16,18,22,24)    Main extension plane (26)    Transparent elements (28,30,32)
NOVELTY - The bicycle solar roof is made from photovoltaic-module and is fixed as mobile loading station over the driver on a single-arm construction. The solar module (1,2) is fitted in a level in a tilting manner. The solar cells are illuminated by the sun in an optimal and consistent manner. The modules are optimally aligned to the sun.    USE - Bicycle solar roof.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle solar roof is made from photovoltaic-module and is fixed as mobile loading station over the driver on a single-arm construction, and thus ensures improved bicycle solar roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle solar roof.    Solar modules (1,2)    Single arm (3)    Luggage construction (4)    Guide rail (5)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte material contains oxygen-containing compound and fluorine-containing compound.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material for forming solid electrolyte layer used in solid electrolyte battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, communication apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte layer formed using the sulfide solid electrolyte material reduces battery resistance and reduces generation of hydrogen sulfide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material; and    (2) lithium solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element provided in a positive electrode. A separator and a negative electrode are laminated in an electrolyte layer. A r'-value of the separator is provided between 0.1 and 0.6 micrometer. Flow volume of gas is measured while providing gas pereability coefficient value. A negative electrode active material layer is arranged in both sides of a negative electrode collector. A positive electrode active material layer is arranged on both surfaces of a positive electrode collector.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery i.e. bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle, in an auto industry, and an electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The separator and the negative electrode are laminated in the electrolyte layer, where the r'-value of the separator is provided between 0.1 and 0.6 micrometer, thus suppressing cycling-characteristics fall by clogging of a foreign material in the battery and preventing a short circuit of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional and graphical views illustrating a non-bending state of a hole of a lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a pressure of hydrogen (H) to an anode pole (3) of a fuel cell (1), when the fuel cell stops generating an electric power. A gas flow path through which the gas flows towards the anode pole is sealed. The pressure of the reactive gas in the gas flow path is sealed when the time for membrane damage detection is passed since the sealing is acquired as an after-progress pressure value. The membrane of the fuel cell is determined as damaged, when the pressure value after the progress is below a threshold-value.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane damage detection method of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The influence is not exerted on the starting time of the fuel cell and the merchantable quality is not impaired at the time of detecting damage of electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system suitable for implementation of the membrane damage detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Anode pole (3)    Pressure control valve (10)    Dilution box (11)    Hydrogen tank (15)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material comprises a complex oxide of lithium, transition metal element(s) (M1) chosen from group 5 element and group 6 element, and element(s) (M3) chosen from elements other than element (M1) and iron. The active material has a BET specific surface area of 5-15 m2/g.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, automotive applications, and electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material comprises a complex oxide of formula: LixM1yM31-yO2. The active material has a BET specific surface area of 5-15 m2/g.    M1=transition metal element(s) chosen from group 5 element and group 6 element;    M3=element(s) chosen from elements other than element (M1) and iron;    x=0.9-1.3;and    y=greater than 0 and less than 1.
NOVELTY - Electrolytic solution comprises chlorine ions together with a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt, where the non-aqueous solvent contains sulfonic acid anhydrides (I), and a content of the chlorine ions is less than or equal to 5000 wt.ppm.    USE - The electrolytic solution is useful for secondary battery (preferably lithium secondary battery), which is used: as power source for moving electric power tool and electrical vehicle; as power storage source for electric power storage system (all claimed); and in portable electronic devices (e.g. video camera, digital still camera, mobile phone, notebook personal computer, cordless phone, headphone stereo, portable radio, portable television and personal digital assistant), lifestyle devices (e.g. electric shaver), backup power source, memory card, electric drill, electric saw, medical electronic devices (e.g. pacemaker and hearing aid), hybrid car, and home battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic solution: has improved chemical stability; and improves secondary battery performance, cycle characteristics, storage characteristics, battery capacity and voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolytic solution comprises chlorine ions together with a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt, where the non-aqueous solvent contains sulfonic acid anhydrides (I) of formula (IA) and/or (IB), and a content of the chlorine ions is less than or equal to 5000 wt.ppm.    X, Y1 = divalent hydrocarbon group or its derivative.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery comprising a cathode (21), an anode (22), and the electrolytic solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a structure of secondary battery including the electrolytic solution.    Battery can (11)    Electrode body (20)    Cathode (21)    Anode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, an electrolyte and bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon-containing compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable audio apparatus, personal computer, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent conductivity. The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the electrolyte solution has high safety, and excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics and leaking reduction property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, an electrolyte and bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon-containing compound of formula: R-O-Ar'-X-C' (I).    R=optionally substituted 1-20C monovalent hydrocarbyl;    Ar'=optionally substituted bivalent aryl having 5-30 nuclear atoms or alicyclic hydrocarbyl;    X=bivalent group of formula: -C(=O)-O-, -O-, -NH-C(=O)-NH-, -C(=O)-NH-, -N=N-, -N=N+(-O-)- or -S(=O)2-;    C'=coumarin portion of formula (i);and    R1=H, alkyl, alkoxy or halo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen purifying filter structure comprises tank body, front cover, and back cover. The ends of the tank body are sealed by the front cover and back cover. The front cover is provided with a hydrogen inlet. The back cover is provided with hydrogen outlet. The front cover, back cover, and tank body form a cavity, which is provided with filter core material layer and molecular sieve material layer. The inner cavity of hydrogen outlet is provided with gas-permeable membrane.    USE - Hydrogen purifying filter structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can remove sodium borate, so that hydrogen obtained reaches the standard of pure hydrogen, ensuring service life of proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a heating pipe (7) arranged in a heating device (8). An upper part of a battery (2) is provided with a radiating fan (9). An opposite surface of the battery is provided with a rectangular opening. Size of an area of the opening is larger than that of a battery inner box (1). The radiating fan is arranged between a projection area of a plane and an inner side of a battery box bottom board (12). The battery is uniformly provided with a roller (11) and an outer heat insulating plate (3). The heating pipe is connected between the battery and the battery inner box.    USE - Heat tube temperature control system for a vehicle power battery box during winter season.    ADVANTAGE - The system can charge battery box during winter season. The system has better working environment, and improves performance of the battery box and ensures safety of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat tube temperature control system.    Battery inner box (1)    Battery (2)    Outer heat insulating plate (3)    Heating pipe (7)    Heating device (8)    Radiating fan (9)    Roller (11)    Battery box bottom board (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a cover plate provided with a hole, where an end part of the cover plate is connected with a lower part of a sealing box. A theft-proof plate is fixedly connected with a connection plate.    USE - Anti-theft electric device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and effectively prevents an electric vehicle from being stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-theft electric device.
NOVELTY - The structure has an exhaust plug main body provided with an exhaust hole main body (1). The exhaust hole main body is provided with a battery cover. An exhaust nozzle main body is provided with an upper part of the exhaust plug main body. An exhaust plug convex part is provided with an exhaust nozzle convex part. An exhaust hole (2) is formed on the exhaust plug convex part.    USE - Exhaust structure for a motorcycle battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is small, and has high stability. The structure improves sealing performance. The structure ensures guarantee of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust structure.    Exhaust hole main body (1)    Exhaust hole (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a joint (6) connected with an end of a wire (4) whose another end is connected with a connector. The connector is provided with an opening groove (1), which is connected with a locking hole (2). The locking hole is formed on the connector. The connector is provided with a bolt hole and an open slot, where the connector is fixedly connected with an auxiliary conductor (8).    USE - Automobile storage battery connecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves service life of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile storage battery connecting device.    Opening groove (1)    Locking hole (2)    Wire (4)    Joint (6)    Auxiliary conductor (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a vehicle frame (1) connected with a battery plate that is connected with a fixed bracket. A fixing frame (2) is connected with a box body structure that is fixed with a rail. A battery (4) is located in a battery frame that is fixed on an opening end of a push-pull rod. A central rail (8) is mounted on an inner track (9) that is located in an outer rail (10). The outer rail is fixed on the fixing frame. The central rail is fixed with the battery frame that is provided with a fixing angle iron (7). A battery bracket (6) is connected with the fixing angle iron.    USE - Electric vehicle lorry drawer type battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is convenient to use, and saves a floor space of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle lorry drawer type battery.    Vehicle frame (1)    Fixing frame (2)    Battery (4)    Battery bracket (6)    Fixing angle iron (7)    Centre rail (8)    Inner track (9)    Outer rail (10)
NOVELTY - The station has a solar battery plate whose upper part is connected with a wind-light complementary controller. The wind-light complementary controller is connected with a storage battery circuit and a pole part of a small wind power generator. A size of a street lamp is higher than size of the solar battery plate.    USE - Book typed solar-wind complementary street light electric motor car charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The station utilizes wind energy and the light energy in a rational manner, and has better fusion effect. The controller is utilized in a convenient and quick manner while charging an electric motor car. The station consumes less energy, and improves the energy utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a book typed solar-wind complementary street light electric motor car charging station.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a horizontal shaft turbine with three blades, capable of collecting wind energy to convert it into mechanical rotation energy which can be employed in driving various equipments, such as current generators, grinding mills or water pumps. According to the invention, the turbine comprises a hexagonal driving head (1) ending with a driving flange in which there are fixed three toothed shafts (2) arranged in a radial-offset position, equally spaced but located in different cross planes, secured with some resilient rings (3) to which there are attached each one of some blades (4) fixed with some screws (5), which are mounted under an angle of 45 degrees in relation with the rotation plane, which can be modified by rotating the toothed shafts (2) up to an angle of 90 degrees , they being driven by a multiple piston rack (6) secured by the resilient ring (8) and sealed by a sealing gasket (9) pressed against a conical spring (7) by the dynamic pressure of wind, so that, between two accepted velocity limits of the wind, the blades (4) maintain a constant speed, while, in case that the wind velocity exceeds the maximal safety limit, the blades (4) stop rotating.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery (20) has an electrode group (6) having a positive-negative electrode board through a separator and infiltrated by a nonaqueous electrolyte, accommodated in a battery container (5). The nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by mixing lithium salt and organic solvent. The organic solvent is mixture of several organic solvents. A liquid flame retardant having functional group similar to organic solvent is added to the nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicles and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Battery cover (4)    Battery container (5)    Electrode group (6)    Positive electrode electric pole (13)    Lithium ion battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves facing lithium thin film (114) and anode active material layers (112b) with each other. An electrode cell (110) is formed by alternately arranging anode (112) and cathode (111). The separator (113) is provided between anode and cathode. The anode with lithium ions are pre-doped from lithium thin film by receiving electrode cell and electrode solution in housing. The anode active material layers include graphite, carbon fiber, non-graphitizable carbon and carbon nano-tube. The cathode active material layers (111b) include activated charcoal.    USE - Method for manufacturing hybrid super capacitor (claimed) e.g. lithium ion capacitor used in information communication equipment, future electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The anode with lithium ions can be performed from lithium thin film by receiving electrode cell and electrode solution in housing, so that the high capacity hybrid super capacitor can be manufactured effectively while reducing pre-doping process time by uniform doping the anode and cathode. The reliability of the capacitor can be improved. The need for separate glove box during pre-doping process can be reduced. The production cost of the lithium ion capacitor is reduced. The internal resistance of the lithium ion capacitor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid super capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stacked structure of the electrode cell.    Electrode cell (110)    Cathode (111)    Cathode active material layer (111b)    Anode (112)    Anode active material layer (112b)    Separator (113)    Lithium thin film (114)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery (1) has electrode group (5) in which a positive-pole plate (2) including positive-pole mix containing active substance formed on current collector, and negative-pole plate (3) including negative-pole mix containing active substance formed on current collector, are wound with a porous separator (4). The positive-pole mix of the positive-pole plate contains flame retardant, and has pore diameter of 0.5-2 mu m determined by a mercury porosimeter.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent high-performance discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode group (5)
NOVELTY - The transformer has several electrically conductive planar structures connected together to form primary and secondary coils. A metal thermally conductive structure is arranged between several electrically conductive planar structures. A metal thermally conductive structure is electrically insulated from several electrically conductive planar structures and comprises a portion extending beyond electrically conductive planar structures.    USE - Planar transformer used in printed circuit board (claimed) for electric automobile and solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating of transformers can be prevented. The heat dissipation can be improved. The operating efficiency of the transformer can be improved by reducing parasitic losses. The size of the transformer can be reduced. The eddy current losses can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cooling planar transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the planar transformer.    Lead frame (10)    Insulating paper (20)    Limbs (31,34,35)    Insert (71)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has a high hardness material (11) provided with a penetration part that is provided with a space. A low hardness material (12) is connected to a cap-plate, where the low hardness material is made of aluminum. The low hardness material is transformed to a joint edge of the high hardness material through monotonous process, where the hardness material is made of copper. The penetration part is provided with a cyclic groove, which is connected to a connection member (13). A fixing member (14) is provided with a screw thread.    USE - Battery plug-in terminal for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal has high workability and productivity, and can prevent a junction state of an electric vehicle from being collapsed with overburden pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery plug-in terminal.    Battery plug-in terminal (10)    High hardness material (11)    Low hardness material (12)    Connection member (13)    Fixing member (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a stack (10) with an air supply unit (30) and a humidifier (50). An air supply unit supplies air to the air electrode of the fuel cell. A hydrogen tank (71) stores the hydrogen gas and supply the hydrogen gas to a fuel anode (15). Housing and a cyclone duct are connected to a membrane module.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply unit supplies air to the air electrode of the fuel cell, where hydrogen tank stores the hydrogen gas and supply the hydrogen gas to a fuel anode, and hence ensures an improved active air flow response rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stack (10)    Fuel anode (15)    Air supply unit (30)    Humidifier (50)    Hydrogen tank (71)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery accommodation casing (4) which is provided to cool the cell by pouring a coolant for an exhaust port (3) from an inlet port (2). The battery blocks (6,7) are arranged in the up and downstream of battery accommodation casing. A mixing space (11) is provided between the up and downstream of the battery accommodation casing. A supply-flow channel (9) is provided in inlet port. A supply-flow channel (10) is introduced into the mixing space, from which the coolant is flowed into the inlet port without passing though supply-flow channel (9).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used for drive system of hybrid vehicle, rail vehicle such as hybrid electric train, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply-flow channel is introduced into the mixing space, from which the coolant is flowed into the inlet port without passing though another supply-flow channel, so that the cooling capability of the apparatus is equalized about the flow direction of the coolant. Hence the cooling efficiency and the reliability of the apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and cross-sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Inlet port (2)    Exhaust port (3)    Battery accommodation casing (4)    Battery blocks (6,7)    Supply-flow channels (9,10)    Mixing space (11)
NOVELTY - The vanadium ion battery (1) has anode electrolyte member (12) having metal with acid-proof metal or acid-proof film, or anode electrode (11) which comprises carbon sheet with non-liquid permeability by electroconductivity, a cathode electrolyte member (14) having metal with acid-proof metal or acid-proof film, or a cathode electrode (15) which comprises carbon sheet with non-liquid-permeability by electroconductivity, and an acid-proof diaphragm (13) which is provided between the anode electrolyte member and the cathode electrolyte member, and which selectively transmits hydrogen ion.    USE - Vanadium ion battery used for e.g. personal computer or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction is attained since circulation pump that circulates electrolyte solution becomes unnecessary, and maintaining ability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of the vanadium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vanadium ion battery (1)    Anode electrode (11)    Anode electrolyte member (12)    Diaphragm (13)    Cathode electrolyte member (14)    Cathode electrode (15)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode lead member (L1) and a negative electrode lead member (L2) which are electrically connected with respect to external terminals. A positive electrode plate (20a) adjoins the edge (E1) of formation area (A1) of a positive electrode active material layer. A positive electrode auxiliary active material layer (A2) different from the positive electrode active material layer is formed in the area facing the edge (E2) of the formation area (B) of a negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery used as power supply for portable electric equipment. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Negative electrode active material layer which is not facing a positive electrode active material layer is used effectively, and electric capacitance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows partial top view illustrating each area formed on the positive electrode plate which comprises an electric power generation component, partial top view illustrating each area formed on the negative electrode plate which comprises an electric power generation component, and a schematic diagram illustrating arrangement relationship between each area on the positive electrode plate, and each area formed on the negative electrode plate.    Positive electrode plate (20a)    Positive electrode layer formation area (A1)    Positive electrode auxiliary active material layer (A2)    Negative electrode layer formation area (B)    Edge (E1)    Edge (E2)    Positive electrode lead member (L1)    Negative electrode lead member (L2)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode mixture layer containing active material made of lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt and aluminum, formed on collector. The pore distribution curve of electrode mixture layer calculated by mercury intrusion technique consists of two peak tops. The peak top of one peak at the small hole diameter side exists in range of 140-220 nm of pore diameters. The peak top of another peak at the large pore diameter side exists in range of 330-910 nm of pore diameters. The pore volumes of peak tops in two peaks are set so as to satisfy preset expression.    USE - Electrode for electrochemical element e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) and capacitor used in electric vehicle, bicycle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The permeability of non-aqueous electrolyte in the lithium ion secondary battery is attained. The electrode with favorable high density can be provided. Since the impregnation required time of the non-aqueous electrolyte at the time of assembly is short, the productivity of battery is made favorable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a top view and sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive mix layer on a collector by a calendar process. A positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a non-aqueous electrolyte and a separator (3) are comprised by a lithium ion secondary battery. A positive electrode active material particle with large particle size and the positive electrode active material particle with small particle size are used to raise density of the positive mix layer. The positive electrode active material, a conductive support agent and a binder are comprised by the positive mix layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery positive electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in a portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, an electric vehicle, a motor vehicle and a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material, the conductive support agent and the binder are comprised by the positive mix layer. The method enables achieving high capacitation favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Terminal (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has several separators (4a) that are bisected into several electrodes (2) and current collection tabs (5a) at the center axis (A). Several electrodes (3) are provided with current collection tabs (5b) that are extended in the same direction without overlapping the current collection tabs (5a). The asymmetrical portions (7,8) are formed in the separator and the electrode respectively in the center axis. The asymmetrical portions are corresponded to the lamination direction.    USE - Secondary battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the incorrect stacking of the electrode can be detected easily, the malfunction of the electrode due to incorrect stacking is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Electrodes (2,3)    Separator (4a)    Current collection tabs (5a,5b)    Asymmetrical portions (7,8)    Center axis (A)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning multiple photovoltaic panels (1) on top of a rooftop of a vehicle (7). Direct current (DC) disconnect units (3) are protected against charge overflow. Battery's power level, load consumption and amount of electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels are checked by a charge controller (5). The electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels is stored in the battery. The DC disconnect unit and the charge controller are stored in an assembly receptacle. The photovoltaic panels are connected to a DC controller via an electrical connection i.e. wire (4).    USE - Method for providing solar power to emergency and utility vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating electricity approximately about 800 Watts to provide power to an alternate current handling unit or an electrical system. The method enables providing sufficient power to the charge controller to maintain necessary charge on the battery to extend battery life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for directing electricity generated by photovoltaic panels to emergency and utility vehicles    (2) a photovoltaic apparatus for generating and directing electricity generated by photovoltaic panels to emergency and utility vehicles    (3) a system for generating and directing electricity generated by photovoltaic panels to emergency and utility vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a photovoltaic apparatus.    Photovoltaic panels (1)    DC disconnect units (3)    Wire (4)    Charge controller (5)    Vehicle (7)
NOVELTY - A paste comprises conductive power, glass frit, organic vehicle, and metal oxide particles having nanometer scale particle size distribution with average particle diameter (D50) of about 15-50 nm and micron scale particle size distribution with D50 of about 0.1-2 mu m.    USE - A paste for solar cell electrodes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Paste has good fill factor and characteristics desirable for good conversion efficiency, and deterioration in resistance and conversion efficiency caused by deterioration in sintering properties during burning process and poor printing caused by increase in resistance and viscosity of paste are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrode formed from paste for solar cell electrodes; and    (2) solar cell containing the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a solar cell manufactured using a paste.    Substrate (100)    P-layer (101)    N-layer (102)    Rear electrode (210)    Front electrode (230)
NOVELTY - The shaft-less energy storage flywheel system (18) has a motor stator (24) having motor windings (30) which carries electrical currents. The motor windings of the motor stator are aligned with the permanent motor magnets (22) of a flywheel (20) such that the rotation of the flywheel is induced through interaction of the motor winding currents and the magnetic field of the permanent motor magnets. The flywheel provides a magnetic flux path for the permanent motor magnets.    USE - Shaft-less energy storage flywheel system for accumulating and storing kinetic energy used for regenerative braking for trains, vehicles, and wind turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits compact structure, lowers surcharges from power utilities for peak power demand while improving efficiency, reducing manufacturing costs, since the motor windings of the motor stator are aligned with the permanent motor magnets of the flywheel such that the rotation of the flywheel is induced through interaction of the motor winding currents and the magnetic field of the permanent motor magnets. Minimizes drag losses for the shaft-less energy storage flywheel system by providing flux path. Reduces unwanted vibrational movement of the flywheel casing during power failures by providing vibration isolators which allows for slight movement of the flywheel casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective cutaway view of the shaft-less energy storage flywheel system.    Shaft-less energy storage flywheel system (18)    Flywheel (20)    Permanent motor magnets (22)    Motor stator (24)    Motor windings (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) comprises cap plate (30) that covers the opening of case (34) in which the electrode assembly is installed. A lower gasket is provided between cap plate and electrode terminal (21,22). The lower gasket end portion provided at cap plate lower portion with inclined side forming an acute or obtuse angle with respect to plate side. A lower insulating element is provided with an end portion adjacent to lower gasket end portion in cap plate lower portion including another inclined side forming an acute or an obtuse angle with respect to plate side.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as power supply for electronic devices such as cellular phones, notebook computers and camcorders, and for driving motors in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution in the case can be effectively prevented from flowing between the cap plate and the electrode terminal. The leaking of the electrolyte solution between the cap plate and electrode terminal can be effectively minimized or prevented. The inflow or leaking of an electrolyte solution in the case between a cap plate and a terminal can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode terminal (21,22)    Nut (29)    Cap plate (30)    Case (34)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - A positive active material comprises lithium manganese composite oxide particles (I), porous glass-based inorganic material layer covering surface of complex oxide particles, and conductive material particles dispersed in the pores of the inorganic material layer.    USE - Positive active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal digital assistant, laptop computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive active material provides lithium secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics, electrochemical characteristics and high temperature storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive active material comprises lithium manganese composite oxide particles of formula: LixMn2O4 (I), where x is 0.7-1.5, porous glass-based inorganic material layer covering surface of complex oxide particles, and conductive material particles dispersed in the pores of the inorganic material layer. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the positive active material, which involves forming glass-based inorganic material layer having pores on the surface of the composite particles, and dispersing conductive material particles in the pores; and    (2) lithium secondary battery, which consists of positive electrode containing the positive active material, negative electrode and separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the positive active material.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying reaction gas to fuel cell stack (40) for generating electricity and water. A ground fault is detected between fuel cell stack and ground, and the amount of reaction gas supplied to fuel cell stack is increased. The fuel cell stack in the failure recovery status is determined after the amount of the reaction gas supplied to the fuel stack is increased, and the occurrence of the ground fault is detected. The insulation resistance generated between the ground and the fuel cell stack is lower than the ground fault determination threshold.    USE - Method for determining failure recovery status of fuel cell stack installed in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption can be suppressed, as the excessive drying of fuel cell stack is prevented. The water accumulated in the fuel cell can be removed effectively, as the cathode gas is supplied reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Catching tank (41)    Insulator (42)    End plate (43)
NOVELTY - The stack has multiple distinct membrane cell assemblies juxtaposed one next to other and sandwiched between two planar conductive intercell interconnects juxtaposed across width of stack as one next to other. Planar conductive bipolar intercell interconnect (I'') extends sideway so as to position over projected perimeter of flow compartments of two adjacent monopolar cells. Electrical connection lug portion projects out of opposite flanks of stack assembly at ends or at opposite side ends of planar conductive intercell interconnects.    USE - Electrochemical redox flow multi-tier cell stack used as multicell electrochemical reactor of all-vanadium redox flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical connection lug portion projects out of opposite flanks of stack assembly at ends or at opposite side ends of planar conductive intercell interconnects, power yield can be enhanced, limitation of size of flow compartments and active cell area of stack assemblies can be avoided, and uniformity of the current density across the whole active area of the cells can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the stackable elements.    Split flow channel (6)    Plastic spacer (9)    Terminal intercell interconnect (I')    Planar conductive bipolar intercell interconnect (I'')    Permionic separating membrane (M)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has a gas supply/discharge mechanism (50) that serves reactive gases for an electrochemical reaction in a fuel cell. A coolant circulation mechanism (70) circulates coolant for cooling the fuel cell. The gas supply/discharge mechanism and the coolant circulation mechanism are provided with a motor (54) that includes a generally circular cylindrical rotor. The rotor is provided with specific ratio of the axial length (L) of the rotor to the diameter (D) of the rotor equal to a maximum value that satisfies the predetermined relationship.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle and electric power consuming device.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of the added electric power can be reduced, when the fuel cell system is operated at an output to which the increase in the electric power is added, so that the efficiency in utilizing the output of the fuel cell system is enhanced and the performance of coping with fluctuations in the load required of the fuel cell system can be improved. The electric power consumption can be decreased, so that the fuel efficiency of the fuel cell system can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for designing motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-cell-powered vehicle.    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Gas supply/discharge mechanism (50)    Motor (54)    Coolant circulation mechanism (70)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has heat generating portion which generates heat by supplying electricity and heats a catalyst. An insulation element which insulates electricity provided between the heat generating body and the case and supports the heat generating portion. The insulation element connects to the heat generating portion through the electrode chamber (9) in which the side wall surface is formed. A supporting element (8) receives heat calorie of the radiant heat of the heat generating portion and thermal radiation.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst for exhaust passage of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit with the electrode and case in electric heating type catalyst (EHC) can be suppressed. The fall of the exhaust gas purification capability of EHC can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the electrode chamber of electric heating type catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst carrier (3)    Accomodating portion (4a)    Electrode (7)    Supporting element (8)    Electrode chamber (9)
NOVELTY - The electric heating type catalyst (1) has a mat (5) supports the heat generating case, and provided between a casing (4) and heat generating portion. An electrode (6) is connected to the heat generating case from the outer side of the casting. The electrode is connected to the heat generating portion from outer side of the casing. A clearance gap is provided in the electrode and mat so as to form an electrode chamber (8). A circulation path (9) is provided for connecting the upstream and downstream to the openings portion.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst used in exhaust pipe of engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity flow into the casing of electric heating type catalyst can be suppressed. Since the supply rate of the heat to an electrode can be reduced by obstructing the circulation channel, the overheating of the electrode can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric heating type catalyst.    Electric heating type catalyst (1)    Casing (4)    Mat (5)    Electrode (6)    Electrode chamber (8)    Circulation path (9)
NOVELTY - An assembled battery is formed by mutually connecting several cells. The cell is a sodium ion secondary battery having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping sodium ion.    USE - Assembled battery used as power supply for electric vehicles and electric power leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery prevents degrading of battery performance due to over-discharging even without using protective circuit.
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has an anode pole that is provided with anode catalyst layer (13) stacked in the surface of the anion-conductive electrolytic membrane (11). A cathode pole is provided with a cathode catalyst layer (12) stacked in the other surface of the anion-conductive electrolytic membrane. The weight of the anode catalyst contained in the anode catalyst layer is larger than the weight of the cathode catalyst contained in the cathode catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for alkaline fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle, domestic-use cogeneration device, and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The density concentration of alkaline fuel cell is reduced and the output of the battery is stable within the short time after the operation is started.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of membrane electrode assembly for alkaline fuel cells.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Anion-conductive electrolytic membrane (11)    Cathode catalyst layer (12)    Anode catalyst layer (13)
NOVELTY - The structure (20) has a housing (22) that receives a detachable battery (30), and an upper portion (26) that is opposite to a lower portion (24). Receiving units (44) are located in the lower portion, and connection units (40) are located in the upper potion. The receiving units receive a lower part (32) of the battery, and the connection units connect an upper part (34) of the battery to the upper portion of the structure. The connection units comprise a deformable elastic assembly (42) for damping oscillations of the upper part of the battery with respect to upper portion of the structure.    USE - Structure for an electric propulsion motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the structure ensures the inter-change of the battery in rapid and automatic manner. The deformable elastic assembly ensures damping of the oscillations on the upper part of the battery with respect to the upper portion of the structure when the vehicle is in normal operating situation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a motor vehicle including a structure and a detachable battery in a relative position.    Structure (20)    Housing (22)    Lower portion (24)    Upper portion (26)    Detachable battery (30)    Lower part of detachable battery (32)    Upper part of detachable battery (34)    Connection units (40)    Deformable elastic assembly (42)    Receiving units (44)
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. high-capacitive lithium ion battery, has an airtight housing with an air-permeable aperture for pressure equalization. Battery cells are arranged in the housing, and an active cooling device cools the battery cells in the housing. The cooling device comprises a cooling fluid and a manifold block (1) for distributing the cooling fluid, and an air duct (4) is integrated in the manifold block and designed and arranged in such a manner that an air-permeable opening of the housing stays in contact with surrounding air over the air duct that consists of aluminum or alloy.    USE - Battery e.g. high-capacitive lithium ion battery, for supplying an electrical power in a motor vehicle e.g. motor car, electrically hybrid vehicles, plug in-hybrid vehicle, electric car, and fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-polymer battery, lithium iron battery, lithium-manganese-rechargeable battery, lithium iron phosphate battery, and lithium titanate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The air duct is integrated in the manifold block and designed and arranged in such a manner that the air-permeable opening of the housing stays in contact with surrounding air over the air duct that consists of aluminum or alloy, thus allowing the battery to be manufactured in simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a block distribution of a battery with visibly displayed internal components.    Manifold block (1)    Connection unit (2)    Air inlet (3)    Air duct (4)    Air outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a turbo machine i.e. electrical turbo compressor (200), with an induction machine by an electric coil, and contacting the coil by terminals of the induction machine. A field-forming component and a rotational torque-forming component of an electric signal are adjusted to apply the signal to the terminals. The rotational torque-forming component drives the induction machine, and the field-forming component is adjusted depending on temperature and produces heat-producing current flow in the coil to produce heat-producing magnetic field.    USE - Method for increasing temperature of a turbo machine i.e. thermal turbo machine e.g. electrical turbo compressor, which is utilized for supplying air to a fuel cell (all claimed) of a fuel cell system for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for heating the turbo machine by heating cartridges or cooling water, thus heating a bearing or a turbine of the turbo machine in a simple, quick and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for increasing temperature of a turbo machine, comprising a device for adjusting field-forming component and rotational torque-forming component of an electric signal    (2) a turbo machine comprising a compressor    (3) a computer program product comprising a program code for executing a method for increasing temperature of a turbo machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a turbo machine with an induction machine.    Electrical turbo compressor (200)    Turbine (202)    Turbine housing (206)    Bearings (214)    Electromotor (216)
NOVELTY - The method involves correlating state quantity (xn) of vehicle accumulator (1) with current state of charge of accumulator. An accumulator model is produced as non-linear state space model and is converted by default of time constants with discrete time constant parameter vectors (a1,a2,ak). A state vector is estimated and weighted for parameter vectors based on conditional probability. A correct parameter vector is read out and corresponding state vector is identified based on maximum probability computation. The state quantity of identified state vector is determined.    USE - Method for determining state quantity of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state quantity and open-circuit voltage of the motor vehicle can be determined accurately with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) device for determining state quantity of motor vehicle;    (2) computer program product for determining state quantity of motor vehicle; and    (3) data processing program for determining state quantity of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for estimating state quantity of motor vehicle.    Vehicle accumulator (1)    Accumulator sensor system (5)    State estimator (10)    Discrete time constant parameter vectors (a1,a2,ak)    State quantity (xn)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling fuel pressure over a pressure regulating valve (7). Onboard network voltage is increased during full load condition of a combustion engine and depending on pressure in a common rail fuel injection system (10) such that the fuel pressure over the valve is increased. Reduction of the network voltage is controlled when the pressure in the injection system lies above a preset threshold value. A reference value of the pressure in the injection system is computed according to charging state of a battery and/or the network voltage.    USE - Method for operating a pressure regulating valve in a common rail fuel injection system of a combustion engine i.e. diesel engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for supplementary resources in hardware of a control device and constructional alterations in the pressure regulating valve, thus reducing supplementary costs for operating the valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pressure regulating valve formed as a part of a common rail fuel injection system in a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a high pressure injection system of a combustion engine.    Supply conduit (5)    High pressure pump (6)    Pressure regulating valve (7)    Common rail fuel injection system (10)    Injectors (15)
NOVELTY - The housing (10) has several parts manufactured from a fiber composite material (16), where the material comprises a composite from metal e.g. aluminum or aluminum alloy, and additive fibers (18) e.g. glass fiber and/or carbon fiber and/or aramid fiber. The composite is a laminate of alternately arranged metal layers and the additive fibers containing additive fiber layers. The metal layers stick together with the additive fiber layers. The laminate is standard glass fiber reinforced aluminum (GLARE) and/or high-static-strength GLARE.    USE - Housing for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery and lithium-polymer ion battery, connected with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The parts of the housing are manufactured from fiber composite material, where material comprises composite from metal and additive fibers, so that the housing is durable and lightweight, thus providing high stability and hence enabling to be adapted to different load cases. The metal layers stick together with the additive fibers so that a gastight feature is achieved, thus providing better resistance against fires, and hence eliminating the penetration of a foreign matter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a battery housing.    Housing (10)    Interior side of housing (12)    Exterior side of housing (14)    Fiber composite material (16)    Additive fibers (18)
NOVELTY - The supercharger (1) has a radial compressor and a radial turbine (3). A compressor blade ring is arranged at a closed compressor wheel spine, where the ring exhibits a compressor wheel of the compressor. A turbine blade ring (14) exhibiting a turbine wheel (13) of the turbine is arranged at a closed turbine wheel spine (15) on a common shaft (6). Outer diameter (21) of the turbine wheel spine is formed to be greater than outer diameter (22) of the turbine blade ring for partially compensating occurrence of axial forces during operation.    USE - Turbo supercharger for use in an internal combustion engine of a motor car and in a fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outer diameter of the turbine wheel spine is formed to be greater than the outer diameter of the turbine blade ring for partially compensating occurrence of axial forces during operation, so that the axial forces acting toward the radial compressor is reduced and the need for thrust bearings is eliminated, thus reducing the cost and installation space of the supercharger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turbine wheel is used in a fuel cell system and manufactured from aluminum material. The turbine wheel is used in an internal combustion engine and manufactured from a high temperature-resistant material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a turbo supercharger.    Turbo supercharger (1)    Radial turbine (3)    Common shaft (6)    Turbine wheel (13)    Turbine blade ring (14)    Closed turbine wheel spine (15)    Outer diameter of turbine wheel spine (21)    Outer diameter of turbine blade ring (22)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module (1) has inner and outer surfaces that are assigned to respective hot side and cold side. An intermediate space is formed between the inner and outer surfaces. A sealing element is provided in the intermediate space, and is isolated from hot and cold sides via electrical insulation layer. The sealing element is provided with electric guards that are extended outside of the outer surface, and serially connect thermoelectric elements arranged in the intermediate space.    USE - Thermoelectric module for thermoelectric generator used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the sealing element with electric guards are provided in the intermediate space, the sealing of intermediate space and supply of electric energy from the thermoelectric module can be achieved. The safe electricity generation in thermoelectric module can be realized. The structure of thermoelectric module can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the thermoelectric module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Vehicle (20)    Internal combustion engine (21)    Waste gas system (22)    Thermoelectric generator (24)
NOVELTY - The machine (10) has a running wheel (22) rotatably accommodated in a housing (20) and driven by an electric motor. Medium i.e. gas, guided to an aggregate i.e. fuel cell, of a motor vehicle flows against the running wheel. A heating device (32) is partially arranged in the running wheel that is heated by the heating device. The heating device includes an induction coil (34) for heating the running wheel, and comprises a soft magnetic element (36) cooperating with the induction coil that is operated with alternating current.    USE - Fluid-flow machine for an aggregate i.e. fuel cell (claimed), of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is manufactured and installed in a simple manner with reduced overall weight and installation space. The machine enables efficient heat dissipation so as to prevent the running wheel from undesired rotation and block, thus preventing the machine from being damaged. The machine is operated in an easy manner with improved functional performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fluid-flow machine of an aggregate of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a radial turbine of a fluid-flow machine for a fuel cell.    Fluid-flow machine (10)    Housing (20)    Running wheel (22)    Heating device (32)    Induction coil (34)    Soft magnetic element (36)
NOVELTY - A low-range pressure sensor (20) in the fuel cell system is used to calibrate a high-range pressure sensor (28) in the hydrogen storage system (10), when a pressure regulator (24) is situated between the two sensors is in a fully open position. The high-range sensor is calibrated to the value of the low-range sensor. The calibration is done while gas is flowing from the hydrogen storage system to the fuel cell (12) by accounting for the pressure drop between the two sensors.    USE - Method for automatically calibrating pressure sensor in hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accuracy of the high-range sensor's readings is improved. The calibration can be a simple setting of the high-range sensor to the value of the low-range sensor under static conditions. The precision of the pressure sensor can be enhanced without intervention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for automatically calibrating pressure sensor in hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen storage system.    Hydrogen storage system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Pressure sensors (20,28)    Pressure regulator (24)    Control device (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing and assembling the different forms of solar cells (14,16) into a predetermined shape, so as to manufacture the solar cell arrangement (10). Two solar cells are provided as film cells. Two solar cells are mounted on a common carrier portion (12). Two solar cells are mounted on the common carrier portion by performing the lamination process on the common carrier portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell arrangement e.g. solar badger for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell arrangement of any desired shape can be manufactured effectively by using desired arbitrary shapes of individual solar cells. The need for cutting the solar cells during the manufacturing process of solar cell arrangement can be avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the solar cell arrangement.    Solar cell arrangement (10)    Common carrier portion (12)    Solar cells (14,16)    Edges of solar cells (18,20,22)
NOVELTY - The module has battery cells combined in cell modules (5), where the cell modules are arranged on a support plate (1) and are surrounded by a housing (14). The cell modules are cooled by circulating a cooling medium in cooling passages (3, 3', 4a, 4b) of a closed cooling circuit. The cooling passages supply and remove the cooling medium on/in the support plate, where each cell module is firmly connected with a radiator in which cooling passages are inserted, and is integrated in such a manner that the passages are vertically arranged to the support plate in the cooling circuit.    USE - Battery module for use with an air conditioner in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell modules are firmly connected with the radiator in which cooling passages are inserted, and is integrated in such a manner that the passages are vertically arranged to the support plate in the cooling circuit, so that weight and constructional effort of the battery module are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Support plate (1)    Strut (2)    Cooling passages (3, 3', 4a, 4b)    Cell modules (5)    Housing (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulating cooling channel (21) provided for a coolant to cool fuel cells (30), where the coolant comprises an additive. An ion exchange resin (22) is arranged in the circulation channel for retention of electric conductivity of the coolant, and prepared so that an absorption unit of the additive on the ion exchange resin is provided in saturated condition. The ion exchange resin is prepared by passing solution via the ion exchange resin or by soaking the ion exchange resin in the solution for saturation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle (claimed) i.e. four-wheeled vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used for a two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables installing the ion exchange resin in a cooling system and adding the low conductive inhibitor to the coolant to maintain less electric conductivity in the coolant and prevent corrosion of the cooling system even if the coolant is cyclically used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel-cell system.    Fuel-cell stack (20)    Circulating cooling channel (21)    Ion exchange resin (22)    Heat exchanger (23)    Fuel cells (30)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy foil contains (in %mass) zirconium (0.010-0.10), titanium and vanadium (0.020 or less), silicon (less than 0.15), iron (less than 1.6), copper (less than 0.060), manganese (less than 0.040), magnesium (less than 0.030), chromium (less than 0.030), zinc (0.65 or less), and remaining aluminum and unavoidable impurity. The foil has electroconductivity of more than 59% IACS.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil used for electrode material of lithium ion batteries (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy foil has high electroconductivity, excellent heat-resistant softening degree, low internal resistance and excellent adhesiveness with active material.
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode active material layer which consist of positive electrode plate (4). A binder forms the positive mix layer, and battery case (1) consists of negative electrode plate (5) that forms negative mix layer. The loop height that shows the inflexion point to which stiffness curve of positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate falls after stress rises rapidly. The loop height of outer peripheral surface is measured, and the electrode plate thickness is set as 2.5 mm or less.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength is raised with respect to the bending stress accompanying the buckling of positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate, such that the destruction by buckling is relieved, even if the non-aqueous secondary battery is crushed under pressure during winding. Hence the generation of short circuit during the breakage of electrode plate or the inside of non-aqueous secondary battery can be suppressed, and the safety of non-aqueous secondary battery can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Separator (6)    Electrode group (8)
NOVELTY - The board (21) has a comb-shaped portion (21f) which includes a trunk (21e) bundled with teeth (21a-21d). An insulated substrate (26) with handle (21g) is connected with the comb-shaped portion. The electrical conduction of electric potential of the conductor is produced in several wirings (22-25) by an electrically-conductive material on the insulated substrate. The terminal portions (22a-25a) expose the electrically-conductive material at the front-end of the teeth. The length of several teeth is made different.    USE - Wiring board attached to stack of bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the voltages of the single battery layer can be reduced, so that each voltage of several cells can be precisely measured. The tensile stress accompanying the vibration can be reduced and the disconnection of wiring can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) stack; and    (2) bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top views of the wiring board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring board (21)    Trunk (21e)    Comb-shaped portion (21f)    Handle (21g)    Teeth (21a-21d)    Wirings (22-25)    Terminal portions (22a-25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a control part (102) controlling generation of a fuel cell (101) by receiving air and fuel gas. An apparatus lifetime attainment stage estimation part (103) estimates an apparatus lifetime attainment stage based on apparatus lifetime condition at reach apparatus lifetime. A check stage estimation part (104) estimates a check stage based on component lifetime condition. A last check judging part (105) judges whether a check estimation stage is nearest in the apparatus lifetime estimation attainment stage. The fuel cell is operated based on a special operation plan.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for a home-use cogeneration system and a motor vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The last check judging part judges whether the check estimation stage is nearest in the apparatus lifetime estimation attainment stage, where the fuel cell is operated based on the special operation plan, so that convenience of a user can be enhanced, and lifetime of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell electric power generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell electric power generation system (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Control part (102)    Apparatus lifetime attainment stage estimation part (103)    Check stage estimation part (104)    Last check judging part (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a stack case (30) accommodating a fuel cell stack (10). A control unit (41) controls the fuel cell stack. A mounting member (40) mounts the control unit. A case member (30a) is provided with an opening part (30ao) and a through-hole (30ah) that is formed with the mounting member. A sealing member (47) seals the case member and the mounting member. The stack case is provided with an internal connector (42) and an external connector (43). The control unit and an external apparatus are arranged with an exterior of the stack case.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack case is provided with the internal connector and the external connector, and the control unit and the external apparatus are arranged with exterior of the stack case, so that workability of the apparatus can be improved and water wetting of the internal and external connectors can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stack case (30)    Case member (30a)    Through-hole (30ah)    Opening part (30ao)    Mounting member (40)    Control unit (41)    Internal connector (42)    External connector (43)    Sealing member (47)    Fuel cell apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling fluid vaporization layer (9) provided in a surrounding surface of a battery cell (1). A temperature sensor (10) detects temperature of the battery cell. A liquid detection sensor detects cooling fluid (3). A control part supplies the cooling fluid from cooling fluid supply source to the cooling fluid vaporization layer. A cooling fluid transmission member transmits the cooling fluid to the cooling fluid vaporization layer of the battery cell. The battery cell is provided in a housing (2). A shut-off valve (8) is provided in a cooling fluid supply tank (4).    USE - Secondary battery module for use in a vehicle (claimed) such as an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid vehicle (HEV), a personal computer and a mobile telephone. Can also be used for a large construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The control part supplies the cooling fluid from the cooling fluid supply source to the cooling fluid vaporization layer, so that the module can attain equalization of the temperature between multiple battery cells, thus improving cooling capability and thermal radiation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery module.    Battery cell (1)    Housing (2)    Cooling fluid (3)    Cooling fluid supply tank (4)    Shut-off valve (8)    Cooling fluid vaporization layer (9)    Temperature sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case comprising a cell chamber. Thickness of a long side of the battery case is 1.5-2.5 mm. An opening part of the battery case is sealed with a cover part. A lead alloy is utilized for a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The battery case is made from polypropylene. A liquid opening stopper is provided in the cover part.    USE - Lead acid battery i.e. water supply type lead acid battery, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case comprises the cell chamber and thickness of the long side of the battery case is 1.5-2.5 mm, so that the battery can provide the battery case in a favorable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a manufacturing process of a battery case.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell (15) whose operation state is changed so that the amount of water which contacts an electrode or a gas diffusion layer will increase, if a derived water balance corresponds to a negative value. The fuel cell is controlled to achieve a stop equivalent state when a wet condition of an electrolytic membrane sensed by a detection unit reaches a reference wet condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving body (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a radical inhibitory substance which ensures that elution of water within the fuel cell is attained, when the voltage of fuel cell turns into a high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (15)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Pressure gauge (38)    Coolant circulation pump (60)
NOVELTY - The board (21) has an insulated substrate (26) provided with a handle (21g) that is connected with a comb-shaped part (21f). A conductor is formed on the insulated substrate by an electrically-conductive material. A front-end of gears (21a-21d) is extended to an end of the handle. Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a) are provided at the front-end of the gears and attached with an electrode, where adhesive force of the terminal parts differs from adhesive force of the electrode. The adhesive force is strengthened by enlarging an adhesion surface area of the terminal part and electrode.    USE - Wiring board for a stack of a bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) i.e. laminate-type bipolar secondary battery, utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal part is attached with the electrode, where adhesive force of the terminal part differs from adhesive force of the electrode, so that tensile stress and contact failure between the terminal part and the collector can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar secondary battery comprising a stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wiring board.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Wiring board (21)    Gears (21a-21d)    Comb-shaped part (21f)    Handle (21g)    Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has main crystal phase containing lithium containing transition metal oxide having spinel-type structure containing manganese, one or more suboxide having elementary composition different from the lithium containing transition metal oxide, and tertiary phase oxide different from the main crystal phase and the suboxide. The presence of suboxide and tertiary phase oxide are confirmed with Raman spectroscopy analysis.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery including the positive electrode active material has excellent durability, and cycle characteristics, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control apparatus (50) which compares a measured electric current value and a measured voltage value with a previous electric current value and a previous voltage value, respectively. The control apparatus regulates the operation of a discharge processing system to control the deterioration rate of a fuel cell (1) based on the comparison results.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables precise and real time determination of deterioration of the fuel cell. Allows water to be reliably discharged from the fuel cell irrespective of the deterioration state of the fuel cell, thus ensuring stability of electric power generation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (15)    Control apparatus (50)    Ammeter (64)    Voltmeter (65)
NOVELTY - The pack has unit-cell group (30) with several cells which is provided with the convex-shaped terminal in each end. The circumference area of each convex-shaped terminal facing the surface is covered by double-sided tapes (41,42). The lead boards (51-55,61-66) are connected to each convex shaped terminal that is affixed on the double-sided tape. The circumference area attached on the lead board is covered by each convex shaped terminal and the waterproof resin layers (71,72).    USE - Battery pack used as motive power source of electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (PEV).    ADVANTAGE - The water content environment and high reliability of battery pack can be maintained. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Core pack (20)    Unit-cell group (30)    Double-sided tapes (41,42)    Lead boards (51-55,61-66)    Waterproof resin layers (71,72)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a leg unit (12) which is provided in a lower surface of a fuel cell unit (2). A hot water storage tank is provided to collect the warm water. A hot water storage unit (3) is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped to accommodate the hot water storage tank. The leg unit (13) is provided to support the hot water storage unit. The leg portions (12,13) are protruded downwards to the hot water storage unit from the lower direction of the fuel cell unit. The leg portions are connected with a connection metal fitting (14).    USE - Solid high polymer type fuel cell system for domestic-use fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the small size of hot water storage tank can be installed in the fuel system, the size of the fuel system is minimized effectively. The construction carrying-in property of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Hot water storage unit (3)    Leg units (12,13)    Connection metal fitting (14)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The separator has a gas supply path supplying gas to a fuel cell (100). A gas exhaust passage discharges the gas, which is provided in the gas supply path. Ribs (261c-264c, 261a-264a) separate the gas exhaust passage that is arranged along gravitational direction. An electrolytic membrane (21) is provided with anode and cathode side diffused layers (23a, 23c) that are laminated by catalyst layers (22a, 22c). A coolant flow path (70) makes cooling water to flow, and is provided in a surface on a side opposite to the anode side diffused layer of an anode side separator (20a).    USE - Separator for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supply path supplies the gas to the fuel cell, and the gas exhaust passage discharges the gas, which is provided in the gas supply path, so that the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Anode side separator (20a)    Electrolytic membrane (21)    Catalyst layers (22a, 22c)    Anode and cathode side diffused layers (23a, 23c)    Coolant flow path (70)    Fuel cell (100)    Ribs (261c-264c, 261a-264a)
NOVELTY - The battery has bipolar electrode that forms positive electrode active material layer (5) and negative electrode active material layer (6) on surfaces of collectors (4a-4d). Cell layers (15a-15d) are laminated in electrolyte layer (7) provided in electric power generation element (2), so that adjacent positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer faces each other. Discharge circuits (20a-20d) connect switching units (25a-25d) and discharge resistors (24a-24d) with respect to cell layers independently.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the discharge circuits connect switching units and discharge resistors with respect to each cell layer are connected independently, several cell layers can be discharged at once.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage balance control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation element (2)    Collectors (4a-4d)    Positive electrode active material layer (5)    Negative electrode active material layer (6)    Electrolyte layer (7)    Cell layers (15a-15d)    Discharge circuits (20a-20d)    Discharge resistors (24a-24d)    Switching units (25a-25d)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (1) receiving anode gas and cathode gas. A direct current (DC)-DC converter (8) generates an alternating current (AC). A fuel cell stack is connected to a smoothing capacitor (52) with respect to the DC-DC converter. An AC superimposition part superimposes the AC by the DC-DC converter. Internal impedance of a fuel cell is computed based on impedance value of the reference impedance. A wet condition estimation part estimates wet condition of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wet condition estimation part estimates wet condition of the fuel cell stack, so that the system can detect wet condition of an electrolytic membrane in a precise manner, thus improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Inverter (5)    Motor (6)    DC-DC converter (8)    Smoothing capacitor (52)
NOVELTY - The lithium cell electrode has an electrode which is used as a positive electrode (20) or a negative electrode (10) of a lithium cell (100). An electrode material is provided in one surface side of a transparent substrate (1).    USE - Lithium cell electrode for battery for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determination of the remaining capacity of the lithium cell by permitting visual recognition of the electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent current collection layer (3)    Negative electrode (10)    Positive electrode (20)    Lithium cell (100)
NOVELTY - The board has a comb-shaped part (21f) comprising a stem part (21e). The stem part comprises multiple gears (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d). An insulated substrate (26) is provided with a handle (21g). The handle is connected with the comb-shaped part. Multiple wires (22, 23, 24, 25) are formed by an electrically-conductive material on the insulated substrate. A terminal part (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a) of the electrically-conductive material exposes a front-end of the gear. A cell layer comprises a positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Wiring board for stack of a bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) i.e. laminate type bipolar secondary battery, utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal part and the stack are attached to position of a collector peripheral part corresponding to the cell layer, so that tensile strength which acts on the gears with slack can be relieved and disconnection of the board can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar secondary battery comprising a resin collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wiring board.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gears (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d)    Stem part (21e)    Comb-shaped part (21f)    Handle (21g)    Wires (22, 23, 24, 25)    Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves preparing paste for electrode with 200 to 400 Pascal in viscosity during rotational speed of 20 revolutions per minute including the organic vehicle component to which electroconductive powder and powder are dispersed. A light-receiving surface electrode of predetermined pattern is formed by applying the paste to the light-receiving surface by screen printing. The paste contains glass powder in the ratio of 5 percent or less of the whole paste.    USE - Manufacturing method for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fine wiring pattern with sufficient accuracy on a light-receiving surface since the paste using the electroconductive powder has average particle diameter and good fillability of electroconductive powder. Improves the adhesiveness of the substrate since the paste contains a glass powder in the ratio of 5 percent or less of the whole paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a paste for electrode formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between the viscosity of each paste and the line width of the light-receiving surface electrode formed using the paste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The circuit (100) has a current sensor (13) provided with a battery (11). A measurement part measures an electric current value of main-relay circuits (14,15) and a switching relay circuit (16). An amplification part amplifies an electric current value measured by the measurement part. A decrease part decreases the electric current value measured by the measurement part. A small capacity circuit is connected to a small capacity load. An electric power is generated by a solar cell. The switching relay circuit is positioned between the current sensor and the battery.    USE - Charging circuit for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The amplification part amplifies an electric current value measured by the measurement part, so that the circuit can measure the electric current value of a wiring in a reliable manner, thus improving measurement precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (11)    Current sensor (13)    Main-relay circuits (14,15)    Switching relay circuit (16)    Charging circuit (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a blind insertion connection device body provided with a battery box fixing plate that is fixed on a battery box. The battery box is connected with an external quantum efficiency solar cell box. An inserting groove is set on the battery box fixing plate. A slot is provided with an electric connection plug and a battery. An inserting block is set on the battery box fixing plate. A plug piece is connected with a control circuit that is connected with a vehicle body. The slot is connected with the inserting block that is electrically connected with an inserting hole.    USE - Electric automobile power battery exterior and interior box blind plug type connecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes battery exterior and interior box automatic connection and separation and avoids vehicle power loss and pole post burning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric automobile power battery exterior and interior box blind plug type connecting device.
NOVELTY - The yacht has a propeller direct current series-excitation motor connected with an output voltage of a storage battery charging-discharging controller. A sensor is provided with a travel speed regulating pedal and utilized for sensing the travel speed regulating pedal. The travel speed regulating pedal is utilized for collecting sensor signal. A speed signal is sent to a speed adjusting controller for controlling a motor switch circuit. The speed adjusting controller is provided with a voltage detection circuit and the pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit.    USE - Adjustable speed solar yacht.    ADVANTAGE - The PWM circuit can change duty ratio of the direct current series-excitation motor working current by the motor switch circuit so as to change speed of the yacht.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an adjustable speed solar yacht.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a 28 volt direct current (DC) generator (210) for providing DC power to a power sharing connection (216) and a 24 volt DC lead acid battery package (220). An inverter (222) converts the DC power from the generator and the package to alternating current (AC) power. A controller (226) provides a demand signal (248) to the inverter for activating and deactivating the inverter. The controller provides a transfer switch signal (246) to a transfer switch (224) to place the transfer switch in one of two modes of operations.    USE - Integrated power system for delivering power to an accessory i.e. isolated cold plate refrigeration system with user selected temperature control, of a truck. Can also be used for other accessories such as electric heating elements, for controlling the interior temperature of a refrigerated truck body during very cold ambient temperature conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a load current to be sourced by the DC generator to be reduced such that demand placed on a vehicle's engine and the impact to engine performance caused by supplying power to the vehicle's accessory are reduced. The system provides the power sharing connection for balancing the load current demanded by the vehicle accessory, thus avoiding excessive engine loading.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for powering a vehicle accessory associated with a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated power system.    Integrated power system (200)    Direct current generator (210)    Power sharing connection (216)    Direct current lead acid battery package (220)    Inverter (222)    Transfer switch (224)    Controller (226)    Transfer switch signal (246)    Demand signal (248)
NOVELTY - Producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes comprises heating carbon nanotubes having carboxyl groups on the surface and polymeric aniline in a solvent in the presence of a condensation agent and a base to graft the polymeric aniline to carbon nanotubes to produce modified carbon nanotubes having the polymeric aniline bound to the nanotubes through an amide linkage so that chemically modified carbon nanotubes having an unsubstituted phenyl group at the end of a polyaniline chain are obtained.    USE - The method is useful for producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes, which are useful as: a transistor or a probe for a microscope; an electron emitting electrode and a fuel cell electrode; and a semiconducting material and a conducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively and easily producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes by good affinity with organic solvents and good dispersibility in organic solvents.
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is obtained by heat-mixing and baking pitch which is carbon precursor, and carbon black, and activating in an oxidizing-gas atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon (claimed) for positive electrodes of lithium ion capacitors and electrical-double-layer capacitors used for backup power supplies of small electronic devices e.g. computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of activated carbon having high electrostatic capacitance (higher than that prepared using phenol resin), and excellent rate characteristics and cycle characteristics, with high yield. The obtained activated carbon provides capacitors having low resistance. During activation, a micropore is not selectively produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for activated carbon having a micropore specific surface area of 500 m2/g or less as measured by nitrogen gas absorption BET method, and a micropore volume of 0.2 cm3/g or less.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body whose upper part is provided with a bracket. A solar battery (2) is fixed on the bracket and connected with a controller through a connecting lead (3). The controller is connected with a lithium iron phosphate battery (4) through the connecting lead. The lithium iron phosphate battery is arranged in the vehicle body. The connecting lead is embedded in a gap formed between the bracket and the solar battery. The bracket is sealed with glass cement. Shock-proof cotton is provided between a horizontal contact surface of the solar battery and the bracket.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment-friendly, and consumes less energy and cost. The vehicle is combined with the solar battery to ensure brand vision of people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar electric vehicle.    Solar battery (2)    Connecting lead (3)    Lithium iron phosphate battery (4)
NOVELTY - An adsorption agent contains fatty-acid silver.    USE - Agent is used for adsorption of sulfur compound in desulfurizer for fuel cell (claimed), and preparing propellant for aerosol.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption agent has excellent desulfurization characteristics. The sulfur compound in fuel gas is efficiently adsorbed, using the agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adsorption of sulfur compound.
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current motor provided at an outer edge of a worm wheel in a bicycle for driving the worm wheel. Movement of the worm wheel is equivalent to the movement of a friction wheel. A power source i.e. lithium battery, for the bicycle is utilized for providing power to the direct current motor. A direct current motor is fixed on a wheel shaft by a motor shaft in a car. The motor shaft and the wheel shaft are vertically arranged in the car. A power source for the car is generator or solar energy battery group.    USE - Device for driving a wheel e.g. bicycle wheel and car wheel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use, and has reduced labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a bicycle including a wheel driving device.
NOVELTY - The device has a central control system arranged on an exhaust tube rectification heat conduction device. The central control system is connected to a ring window water circulating device and a water temperature sensor. A central control device is utilized for receiving, analyzing and processing a feedback temperature sensor signal and outputting a control signal. A ring window water circulating system comprises a water storing device, heating pipes and a heating sheet. An exhaust pipe is connected with a rectification heat transfer device.    USE - Tail gas exhaust heating window defrost defog device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a tail gas exhaust heating window defrost defog device.
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises reticulate structure comprising lithium-titanium composite oxide conjugated with fine carbon fiber. The fine carbon fiber is manufactured by vapor growth method using catalyst containing iron, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, magnesium or silicon. Mixed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen is reacted with catalyst containing spinel type oxide of cobalt in which solid solution substitution of magnesium is carried out.    USE - Electrode material for secondary battery. Uses included but are not limited to motor vehicles, mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric tools and backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material provides lithium batteries with improved lithium ion mobility, high discharge characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A transition metal compound is dispersed in an aqueous solution medium of a lithium compound, to obtain a mixture. The mixture is supplied to a rotating cylindrical component, dried, and baked to obtain an electrode material. The mixture is stirred by a stirring vane provided inside the rotating cylindrical component.    USE - Continuous production of electrode material for lithium secondary batteries used for electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones and notebook personal computers, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables uniform stirring and mixing, and drying and baking without aggregated growth of the mixture in the inner face of cylindrical component. The method enables quick manufacture of electrode material with excellent uniformity and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material having a layer structure, a spinel structure, or an olivine structure.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has an electrode cell (110) immersed in an electrolyte. The electrode cell is provided with electrodes alternately laminated with separators interposed between electrodes. The electrolyte and the electrode cell are contained in a housing (150). A hydrofluoric acid adsorption member adsorbs hydrofluoric acid applied on a portion of an inner surface of the housing. A hydrogen adsorption member is placed on the portion of the inner surface of the housing, and adsorbs hydrogen gas in the housing.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor i.e. lithium ion capacitor, for use in a renewable energy system that is utilized in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, heavy equipment and mobile electronic terminal. Can also be used for a super capacitor and an ultra capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrofluoric acid adsorption member can be formed on the portion of the inner surface of the housing to remove byproducts such as hydrogen gas, generated due to adsorption of the hydrofluoric acid to the hydrofluoric acid adsorption member so as to reduce internal resistance capacitance of the capacitor, thus improving performance and reliability of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrofluoric acid adsorption member is made of lithium, carbonate and polyamide-based compound. The carbonate is lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate. The hydrogen adsorption member is formed of a porous thin film. The hydrogen adsorption member is made of lithium imide and lithium nitride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    Terminals (120, 130)    Insulating members (140)    Housing (150)
NOVELTY - The power divider (100) has an anode plate (130) which is interposed between several bipolar output terminals (120), such that a positive pole input terminal (110) and bipolar output terminal are electrically connected. A cathode plate (160) is interposed between several cathode output terminals (150), such that a cathode input port (140) and cathode output terminal are electrically connected. An anode base plate is provided to electrically connect the anode plate and cathode plate.    USE - Power divider for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity applied in battery packs can be reliably distributed to the drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power divider.    Power divider (100)    Positive pole input terminal (110)    Bipolar output terminals (120)    Anode plate (130)    Cathode input port (140)    Cathode output terminals (150)    Cathode plate (160)
NOVELTY - An alcohol is cracked by using control circuit for controlling display screen key-press connected with, and through signal control button connected with an alcohol device, heat sink, cracking device and burning device to guarantee safety.    USE - Method for alcohol cracking useful as fuel into methanol hydrogen system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures system safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cracking an alcohol as fuel into methanol hydrogen system comprises:    (A) controlling an alcohol device, absorbing device, cracking device, burning device, circuit, display device and safety guard parts;    (B) connecting thermal efficiency of internal combustion engine waste gas exhaust port with a high thermal chamber, waste gas flow guiding valve, temperature adjusting cracking machine, heat chamber, evaporation chamber, and cooling chamber welded on the integrated flow device;    (C) heat cracking, cooling to form low temperature liquid;    (D) connecting liquid pipe with alcohol;    (E) connecting the device of the cooling chamber, low temperature hydrogen pipe and burning device of methanol; and    (F) using control circuit for controlling display screen key-press connected with, and through signal control button connected with the alcohol device, heat sink, cracking device and burning device to guarantee safety.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a process for modifying the surface of titanium with biopolymeric films of high humectability, meant to be used in medicine, automobile industry, coatings with photo-catalytic and self-cleaning properties. According to the invention, the process consists in treating a mechanically prepared titanium surface with an 1:1 volumetric mixture of 0.1 M of oxygenated water solution and 0.1 M of sodium hydroxide solution, after which polymeric films are applied by potentiodynamic polymerization in a solution of 0.2 M of pyrrole in 0.2 M of oxalic acid and in the presence of 0.5...5% polyethylene-glycol having a molecular mass of 400, thereby resulting uniform films with adherence to the titanium surface and humectability varying from hydrophilic, with a contact angle of 32.31 plus minus 2.11 degrees , to super-hydrophilic, with a contact angle of 3.15 plus minus 0.82 degrees .
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a compartment including a power supply module e.g. high voltage battery, a space containing an electrical component i.e. charger (4), associated with the supply module, and a cooling device for cooling the module by circulation of cooling air, where the circulation is forced by a ventilation unit. The cooling device comprises a fan (16) positioned downstream from the module, and a cooling air discharge pipe (15) that connects the fan to the compartment containing the supply module. The cooling device comprises a shutter (19) for placing the pipe in communication with the space.    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is compact. The design of the vehicle enables optimizing the encumbrance of the cooling device, and reducing the thermal nuisance and noise nuisance so as to optimize the comfort for passengers. The vehicle is designed such that length of a straight portion of the discharge pipe and orientation of a bent portion are optimized to assure evacuation of hot air in an efficient and simple manner, while avoiding the upwelling by projection towards the bottom of a floor of the vehicle. The shutter of the cooling device can be controlled to cool the electrical components without requiring an additional ventilation system, thus reducing the cost required for cooling the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear side view of a vehicle with a shutter.    Orifice (3)    Charger (4)    Fan outlet (12)    Cooling air discharge pipe (15)    Fan (16)    Shutter (19)
NOVELTY - The battery has cylindrical cells including positive and negative electric connection terminals (13, 14), and electric connectors (15, 16) e.g. metallic connection bars, connected to the electric terminals to connect the cells with one another and with an exterior of the battery. A battery cooling unit comprises a plate (30) that is provided with a metallic hollow heating system (37) and metallic hollow cooling systems (31, 32) to stabilize the temperature of the cells. The plate is made of thermally conductive and electrically insulating material.    USE - Battery for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic hollow heating and cooling systems of the plate of the battery cooling unit stabilizes the temperature of the cells in an efficient manner. The battery is easy to assemble and disassemble. The metallic connection bars can be inserted in the plate so as to obtain a compact battery. The configuration of the battery optimizes the heat exchange between the connection bars and the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a plate.    Positive electric connection terminal (13)    Negative electric connection terminal (14)    Electric connectors (15, 16)    Plate (30)    Metallic hollow cooling systems (31, 32)    Metallic hollow heating system (37)
NOVELTY - A water treatment apparatus (10) comprises container (11) which has entrance part (12) and exit part (13) where water flows, water purification medium (14), and holding body which is positioned at entrance part of container and holds water purification medium. The holding body has critical surface tension of near surface where water purification medium of holding body opposes smaller than critical surface tension of near surface where water purification medium of holding body does not oppose.    USE - A water treatment apparatus used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water treatment apparatus ensures sufficient flow volume and maintains stable operation over long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water treatment apparatus (10)    Container (11)    Entrance part (12)    Exit part (13)    Water purification medium (14)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrical conductive carrier film (2) with a terminal portion (3) for connecting the carrier film to an electrical circuit. An electrical conductive structural element is provided in the carrier film for controlling electric resistance between a point at the carrier film and the terminal portion. The structural element is formed by grid or rod-shaped duct elements (5, 6) and/or a graduated course of thickness of the carrier film. The carrier film is formed as a net or foam made of copper, aluminum, nickel or alloy.    USE - Electrode for use in a battery i.e. lithium-ion battery e.g. drive battery, of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in a laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductive structural element is provided in the carrier film for reducing the electric resistance between the point at the carrier film and the terminal portion, thus enhancing dissipation of electrical power of the battery over the terminal portion, and hence reducing overheating and thermal damage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode of a battery with an electrical conductive structural element.    Electrical conductive carrier film (2)    Terminal portion (3)    Grid- or rod-shaped duct elements (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a hydrogen gas storage system (100) and a fuel cell system (130), and monitoring pressure of a hydrogen gas at three pressure sensors (104, 110, 114). The pressure of the gas at the first pressure sensor is allowed to drop to a regulation pressure of a pressure regulator (112) which is arranged between the second pressure sensor and the third pressure sensor. The pressure regulator is verified to check whether the pressure regulator is fully opened, and the second and third pressure sensors are calibrated for regulation pressure of the pressure regulator.    USE - Method for calibrating pressure sensors in a hydrogen gas storage system for driving a vehicle (claimed) i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure regulator is verified to check whether the pressure regulator is fully opened, where the pressure sensors are calibrated for regulation pressure of the pressure regulator, thus improving accuracy of the readings of the high-range sensors at the low end of a range and allowing calibration to be performed during fuel cell operation under certain circumstances and a programmed shutdown sequence, or performed in a service procedure. The method enables precise reading of hydrogen pressure when the storage vessels are nearly empty, thus eliminating the large tolerance band around the pressure reading, avoiding premature shutdown of the fuel cell, and allowing less hydrogen fuel to be utilized to power the vehicle, and hence enabling the driving range between refueling stops to benefit a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen gas storage system for a fuel cell.    Hydrogen gas storage system (100)    Pressure sensors (104, 110, 114)    Filler line (106)    Pressure regulator (112)    Fuel cell system (130)
NOVELTY - The plate (1') has a set of rod-shaped bars (3) arranged on a head strip (4), where the rod-shaped bars have a cross-section with a circular or oval envelope. One of the rod-shaped bars comprises a groove along a longitudinal direction (21), where the groove has a round profile. The groove extends over lengths (L', L'') of the rod-shaped bars, and a small recess is provided with a small tube. The small tube has an inner wall and an intermediate space that is formed between the inner wall and a surface of the rod-shaped bars.    USE - Positive grid plate for use in a tubular plate i.e. positive electrode, of a battery cell of a lead-acid battery i.e. traction battery (all claimed) that is utilized as an energy source for an electrically driven vehicle i.e. forklift truck. Can also be used for a stationary battery in a body of caravan for operating a lamp, cooler, heater and electro-motor or in ambulance and submarine and in switches for power supply of a telecommunication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The bar is provided with the groove along the longitudinal direction, thus optimizing a contact surface of the bars with active mass while saving lead material and avoiding inhomogeneities of the bar material. The bars are made of lead alloy with antimony and/or calcium, thus enhancing stability of the bars.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a tubular plate    (2) a method for manufacturing a tubular plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axonometric view of a positive grid plate.    Lengths of rod-shaped bars (L', L'')    Positive grid plate (1')    Rod-shaped bars (3)    Head strip (4)    Longitudinal direction (21)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming a water repellent layer by laminating conductive fibers, and forming a protective layer with high heat conductivity at the water repellent layer side of a gas diffusion layer. Electricity is supplied to the conductive fibers which protrude from the water repellent layer and protective layer to burn and remove the conductive fibers.    USE - Manufacturing method for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to membrane electrode assembly and electrolytic membrane due to the protrusion of conductive fibers from the gas diffusion layer. Prevents the burning of the gas diffusion layer when removing the conductive fibers protruded from the gas diffusion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for forming the gas diffusion layer of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a manufacturing method for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a wall portion (15) arranged inside a gas diffusion body (6). The wall portion suppresses the spreading of waste water and a reactive gas which flows from the edge vicinity of a supply-side flow channel into the gas diffusion body.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves drain property in electric power generation section of fuel cell, and suppresses deterioration of electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a seal integrated membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Gas diffusion body (6)    Seal integrated membrane electrode assembly (10)    Wall portion (15)
NOVELTY - The temperature control apparatus (1) includes exhaust holes which are connected to corresponding accommodating sections (6,7) by coupling the exhaust hole connecting portion (17) of an exhaust duct (15) with corresponding openings (10,11). An intake valve (22) opens and closes each air-intake hole. An exhaust valve (23) opens and closes each exhaust hole.    USE - Temperature control apparatus for battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for auxiliary machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient cooling or heating of a battery, and facilitates ventilation to suppress dew condensation on the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a temperature control apparatus.    Temperature control apparatus (1)    Accommodating sections (6,7)    Openings (10,11)    Exhaust duct (15)    Exhaust hole connecting portion (17)    Intake valve (22)    Exhaust valve (23)
NOVELTY - The voltage monitoring circuit has several battery blocks (3,4) that are connected to several secondary batteries (B11-B1n). Voltage monitoring circuit (2) monitors the terminal voltage of secondary battery of the power supply unit connected in series. The terminal voltage of the remaining secondary batteries is detected. Voltage detection unit (12) detects the terminal voltage of the secondary battery portion of the adjacent battery block connected in series with the battery block through the wirings (R1,R2) to supply power.    USE - Voltage monitoring circuit for battery power supply device (claimed) used in power supply of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in non-power outage source apparatus, photovoltaic power generation apparatus and wind power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal voltage of the second battery can be detected. The communication in between voltage detection units can be performed through the communication line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage monitoring circuit (2)    Battery blocks (3,4)    Voltage detection unit (12)    Secondary batteries (B11-B1n)    Wirings (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) includes a connecting terminal (56a) which outwardly protrudes in a lamination direction and is exposed from an end plate (18a). The connecting terminal is provided at the central portion of a plate surface (54a) which faces the insulation plate portion (16a) of a terminal plate (14a).    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the terminal plate with an inner space portion that functions as a heat insulation layer, thus thermal radiation from the terminal plate can be suppressed effectively. Prevents deterioration of electric power generation performance due to temperature reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Terminal plate (14a)    Insulation plate portion (16a)    End plate (18a)    Plate surface (54a)    Connecting terminal (56a)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cogeneration system has a heat recovery path (8), an annular heat exchanger (4) for heat recovery, and a hot-water storage tank (1) which are sequentially connected by a heat recovery piping (3). The heat recovery piping is provided with a pressure relief valve (18) which opens when pressure in the heat recovery piping exceeds a specified pressure.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system for producing electricity and hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety and reliability using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hot-water storage tank (1)    Heat recovery piping (3)    Annular heat exchanger (4)    Heat recovery path (8)    Pressure relief valve (18)
NOVELTY - The switch arrangement (400) includes rectifier diodes (Da-Df) coupled to the corresponding coil windings of a three-phase electric motor (500) or generator. The rectifier diodes are configured to rectify AC currents (i1-i3) flowing in the coil windings, and provide a resulting DC current (Idc) to a DC output. A switch (QA), coupled across the DC output, can be operated to electrically isolate the coil windings.    USE - Switch arrangement for control apparatus of three-phase electric motor or generator (all claimed) for e.g. electric vehicle, wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a single switch to be used to cause an open circuit condition to occur at a star point connection of the coil windings of the motor or generator, thus preventing generation of circulating currents when an inverter switch short circuit failure occurs. Allows the switch to quickly interrupt the electric currents in the coil windings, thus removing any unwanted torque produced by the motor or generator. Allows safe shutdown of the motor or generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of a switch arrangement coupled to a three-phase electric motor.    Switch arrangement (400)    Electric motor (500)    Rectifier diodes (Da-Df)    DC current (Idc)    Switch (QA)    AC currents (i1-i3)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyzed cell frame (201) divided into four electrolytic chambers and provided with two pairs of positive reaction electrodes (4) and negative electrodes (4'). A lower side of electrolytic chambers (2, 2') is arranged on four corners of an electrolyte in an electrolytic bath. The positive and negative electrodes are connected with power supply electrodes (1, 1') i.e. graphite electrode plates, respectively. The electrolytic chambers arranged in the electrolytic bath are connected to a through pipeline according to same polarity.    USE - Flat configuration type redox liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is determined through the battery unit plate, and reduces network current and improves reliability and set free degrees.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reaction electrodes are made of carbon fiber. The cell frame is made of PVC plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a flat configuration type redox liquid flow battery.    Power supply electrodes (1, 1')    Electrolytic chambers (2, 2')    Separating film (3)    Reaction electrodes (4, 4')    Electrolyzed cell frame (201)
NOVELTY - The battery has an ion selective film arranged between a positive electrode frame and a negative electrode frame. A positive half cell cavity is filled bromide aqueous solution via a negative half cell cavity. The positive half cell cavity and an electrolyte stocking outlet are connected together via a first pump. The positive half cell cavity is provided with an electrolyte stocking inlet. The negative half cell cavity is connected with the electrolyte stocking outlet via a second pump. The negative half cell cavity is connected with the electrolyte stocking inlet.    USE - Zinc bromine redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure and inexpensive, and ensures better performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative electrode frame is made of PVC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc bromine redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The car has a rear wheel connected to a hub motor. The hub motor is connected with a front wheel at a front part of a chassis (9). A front wheel is installed on a front wheel axle. A rotating shaft is connected with an upper part in a middle part of a ceiling frame. An end of the rotating shaft is connected with a nut. The nut is equipped with a solar converting charging circuit. A solar silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with a storage battery via a solar conversion charging circuit. A microcontroller is connected with an alternating current power inverter.    USE - Alternating current charging and solar electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an alternating current charging and solar electric motor car.    Base plate (3)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Storage battery (7)    Chassis (9)    Rotating shaft (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a scraper blade located on a lower end of a front end of a case body and installed with a rotating wheel motor. A handle is provided with a speed adjusting switch. The case body is provided with a solar power supply device. The speed adjusting switch is electrically connected with the rotating wheel motor. The scraper blade and a road surface form an included angle of 60 degrees.    USE - Electric hand push-type snow ploughing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can effectively drive a snow removal shovel by utilizing an electric drive cart, thus saving labor and energy and improving working efficiency. The vehicle is convenient to travel, and can provide better transportation for people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric hand push-type snow ploughing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a vertical-axis wind turbine support (1) whose generating unit is arranged on two side parts of a road vehicle. A vertical axis wind turbine and a wind power generator are provided with a wind power generation system. A storage battery and an electromagnetic relay (5) are provided with a power supply switching system. The storage battery and a power supply system (10) are provided with an electromagnetic relay switch (7) by an electric system (6) and the power supply switching system. Diameter of the vertical-axis wind turbine support is 0.8 m to 1.0 m.    USE - Vehicle driving air power field generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has air resistance generated by an air power field to generate electricity, and saves energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle driving air power field generating system.    Vertical-axis wind turbine support (1)    Electromagnetic relay (5)    Electric system (6)    Electromagnetic relay switch (7)    Power supply system (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a shell base formed with a clamping groove. The clamping groove is clamped with a Z-shaped buffering plate. The Z-shaped buffering plate is provided with the shell base.    USE - Electric vehicle battery box buffer structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has prolonged service life of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric vehicle battery box buffer structure.
NOVELTY - The stack has a film electrode located between an upper pole plate (2) and a lower pole plate (3). An independent insulating pad (4) is provided between the upper and lower pole plate. Thickness of the insulating pad is equal to thickness of the film electrode. The film electrode is provided with a positive electrode (6), a negative electrode (7) and an ion transfer film (8). The ion transfer film is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes that are provided with a sealing ring (9). The insulating pad is provided with the film electrode.    USE - Fuel battery electric stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack effectively avoids short circuit, and improves reliability of fuel cell galvanic pile work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preventing fuel battery electric stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel battery electric stack.    Upper pole plate (2)    Lower pole plate (3)    Independent insulating pad (4)    Positive electrode (6)    Negative electrode (7)    Ion transfer film (8)    Sealing ring (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell and a radiating module, where the shell is provided with a containing space. The radiating module is provided with a refrigeration chip and a heat radiation fin, where the refrigeration chip is connected with the shell. The heat radiating fin is connected with the refrigeration chip. A fan module is connected with the shell.    USE - Electric motor car battery radiating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively reduce heat, ensures that a battery box of an electric vehicle can work in high temperature, and effectively improves radiating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric motor car battery radiating device.
NOVELTY - The box has an inner box unit (1) and an outer box unit (3), where a top surface opening of the inner box unit is formed with a hexahedron structure. A battery box unit is inserted from a front opening part of a face body. An outer surface of a heat preserving plate (5) is provided with the outer box unit, where a surface of the outer box unit is provided with a heat insulating plate (4). The inner box unit and the outer box unit are respectively provided with a fixing plate of a fixing unit. An insulating board is provided with a thermal forming phenolic resin material plate made of metal.    USE - Vehicle power battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box realizes better heat insulating performance and fire-proof function so as to ensure dust-proof, anti-water and better sealing. The box provides better working environment for a cell so as to satisfy requirements of a power supply system standard module of an electric automobile power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle power battery box.    Inner box unit (1)    Mounting electric connector plug adapter plate (2)    Outer box unit (3)    Heat insulating plate (4)    Heat preserving plate (5)
NOVELTY - The box has a box cover clamped on a top part of a box body. A battery group is arranged on the box body. The box body is provided with two pairs of side plates and a basal plate assembly. A drain hole is formed at a bottom plate adjacent to two lines of the box body. A bottom part of the box body is vertically equipped with two inner clapboards. The inner clapboards are respectively located at the drain hole and the battery pack. Each pair of side plates arranged vertical with outer walls of the clapboards near the top part of the box body is provided with an inverted U-shaped plate.    USE - Waterproof electric bus battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to install and use, and has better waterproof performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a waterproof electric bus battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has a capacitor connected with a battery pack by a switching network that is connected with a relay or a switch tube. Two expires cells are connected to form a parallel circuit.    USE - Electric automobile battery balanced management device for a series battery pack system.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively solves unbalance problem of a series battery pack system, and prolongs service life of the battery and reduces replacement cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric automobile battery balanced management device.
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has a rotating shaft whose end is passed through a top part of a canopy frame (6). A wheel hub motor is provided with a support frame (4) and a front wheel (9) that is installed on a front wheel axle. The canopy frame is connected with a nut. The nut is equipped with a solar converting charging circuit. A storage battery is fixed between a chassis and an alternative current (AC) inverter. A solar silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with the battery by the solar converting charging circuit. The battery is electrically connected with the wheel hub motor and the AC inverter.    USE - Solar electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle is simple in structure, and has better solar charging effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric motorcycle.    Motorcycle body (1)    Base plate (2)    Support frame (4)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Canopy frame (6)    Front wheel (9)    Grip (12)
NOVELTY - A slurry composition comprises (in parts weight) non-electroconductive particles (70-99), water-soluble polymer (0.1-4) having sulfonic acid group and weight average molecular weight of 1000-15000, water-insoluble particulate polymer (0.1-10), and water. The non-electroconductive particle is an inorganic particles.    USE - Slurry composition used for manufacturing porous film used for electrodes and separator of secondary batteries (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition has excellent non-electroconductive particles with excellent the dispersibility. Since the non-electroconductive particles are dispersed with reduced amount of energy within a short period of time, the porous film with uniform thickness, smoothness and surface lubricacy can be manufactured efficiently. Since the porous film with uniform thickness is manufactured, the safety of the secondary batteries is improved. When the winding cell is manufactured by winding a battery element provided with the porous film around a pin, the pin can be pulled out easily and the pin falling-off property can be improved. Since the increase/decrease in particle diameter of the non-electroconductive particles can be prevented, the porosity and specific surface area of the porous film can be easily controlled. The secondary batteries with improved cycle characteristics are manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the porous film for secondary batteries;    (2) electrode for secondary batteries provided with the porous film;    (3) separator for secondary batteries; and    (4) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several cooling passages (20) extending parallel to each other along hollow profile elements (30) between an inlet region and an outlet region of the main portion of cooling module (10). The longitudinal sides of the hollow profile elements are connected to connection plates (26) via nuts (28).    USE - Method for producing cooling module for battery cells such as lithium ion cell for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles with internal combustion engines or hybrid vehicles with fuel cells, and wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling module has compact structure and is thermally optimized and designed at low cost such that the operating temperature of the battery cell or the battery cell system is within close limits and the local overheating of individual cells, increased temperatures of cells, or the operation at low cell temperatures can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling module.    Cooling module (10)    Cooling passage (20)    Inner space (24)    Connection plates (26)    Nuts (28)    Hollow profile element (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has electric storage device (1) that is provided with electric storage stack (15) containing electric storage elements. An electronic device controls charge and discharge of electric storage device, and is located below electric storage stack. A case (22) mounts electric storage stack and electronic device, and is affixed to lower surface of floor panel.    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical storage apparatus can be fixed with respect to floor panel without producing dead space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Electric storage device (1)    Battery stack (14)    Electric storage stack (15)    Case (22)    Bolt (23)
NOVELTY - The shovel has a revolving super structure which is attached to an undercarriage. An electrical storage module is mounted in the revolving super structure. The electrical storage module is provided with electrical storage cells (20) to store electrical energy. An endothermic board (21A) is arranged between the electrical storage cells and thermally coupled with the electrical storage cell. A cooling medium supply apparatus (26) is provided to pour a cooling medium to a flow path (22A) formed in an inner side of the endothermic board.    USE - Hybrid type shovel used for hybrid type motor vehicle and hybrid type working machine.    ADVANTAGE - By circulating the cooling medium to the endothermic board arranged between the electrical storage cells, the electrical storage cell can be cooled efficiently. The number of the components interposed between electrical storage cell and cooling medium can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage module.    Electrical storage cells (20)    Endothermic board (21A)    Flow paths (22A,22B)    Cooling medium discharge pipe (25)    Cooling medium supply apparatus (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a solenoid valve (18a) which is provided in edge portion of a pressure vessel (10a), and operated using supplied electric power. One portion of the harness (26) is extended along the portion of the bottom surface of the pressure vessel for supplying electric power to the solenoid valve. A damage detection unit (28a) detects damage to the pressure vessel based on the input of the thrust from the bottom face side of the pressure vessel. A press acceptance unit receives the thrust from the bottom face side of the pressure vessel.    USE - System for detecting damage to pressure vessel mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. natural gas vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, bicycle, and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption can be improved, the weight of the device can be reduced, the space accommodated between the upper blade and the lower blade can be eliminated and the leakage of the fluid from the pressure vessel to the exterior can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle with pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (10a)    Solenoid valve (18a)    Harness (26)    Damage detection unit (28a)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (6) is provided with negative and positive electrode boards (6D,6E). A battery container is provided for accommodating the electrode group. The positive and negative electrode external terminal is electrically connected with metal foil exposure portion of negative and positive electrode boards. Each winding end in metal foil exposure portion is provided for mutually opposing inner surface of battery container. A conductive element is provided between winding end in metal foil exposure portion and inner surface of battery container.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for driving rotary electric machine of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since winding end in the metal foil exposure portion of the positive-negative electrode board is turned over, time required for manufacturing secondary battery can be shortened. Hence, productivity of the secondary battery can be increased and productivity cost of the secondary battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode group.    Battery can (1)    Electrode group (6)    Negative electrode board (6D)    Positive electrode board (6E)    Wide surface of battery can (104)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (a) contains a negative electrode active material bound by a negative electrode collector (d) by a binder. The binder is a polyimide or a polyamidoimide. The negative electrode collector is made of copper alloy containing at least 1 type of metal chosen from tin, indium, magnesium and silver. The negative electrode has electrical conductivity of more than 50 IACS%.    USE - Negative electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high capacitance and excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises reaction product of polymer compound having acid group in side chain, and metal or its oxide, which cause alloying reaction or conversion reaction with lithium.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using negative electrode material has improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material comprises reaction product between polymer compound having acid group in side chain, and metal (M) or its oxide (MxOy, where x and y are not defined), which cause an alloying reaction or a conversion reaction with lithium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a charging device (3) including an input (2) for connecting to a sinusoidal alternate current (AC) voltage source and two output poles (4a, 4b). A filter is formed from a capacitor (C1) and an inductor (L) i.e. choke, and provided between the output poles of the charging device and connection poles (6a, 6b) of a battery (8). The capacitor is connected in parallel with the charging device output poles. The inductor is connected between the connection poles and an equivalent pole of the capacitor. A resonance capacitor (C2) is connected in parallel with the inductor.    USE - Electrical circuit i.e. charging circuit, for use in an electric vehicle i.e. car, (all claimed) to charge a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit switches on the battery during charging process without charging current into the battery changing a sign or showing rippling, thus preventing partial pulsating discharge of the battery from occurrence. The charging device includes a rectifier, so that the charging current is provided in a simple manner at the output poles without changing the sign. The circuit is less in weight and inexpensive, and saves space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle i.e. car, comprising a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical circuit.    Capacitor (C1)    Resonance capacitor (C2)    Inductor (L)    Electrical circuit (1)    Input (2)    Charging device (3)    Output poles (4a, 4b)    Connection poles (6a, 6b)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - The circuit has two battery blocks which are composed of several battery cells which are connected to each other in series. The detection circuit is provided with the switching unit which comprises detection unit which detects the voltage of each battery cell in two battery blocks. The switching unit comprises selection unit and capacitive element. The block switching unit connects the selection unit and capacitive element so that the capacitive element is charged by the voltage with the selected cell selection unit.    USE - Voltage detection circuit used in battery system (claimed) for electric vehicle e.g. electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection circuit detects terminal voltage of each battery cell that is connected in series and hence suppresses increase of a circuit scale and the increase in cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (10)    Voltage detection circuit (20)    Switching unit (21)    Battery blocks (100A,100B)    Battery system (500)
NOVELTY - The film (2a) has several holes (10,10a) which are opened on the surface on the opposite side of a base material (3). The holes diameter is increased in steps or continuously toward the surface on the opposite side of the base material.    USE - Porous metal film of electrode and collector used in electrochemical sensor, electrical storage device, and sliding element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high functional porous metal film can be obtained. The sensitivity of the sensor can be raised by using the porous metal film. The electrical storage device and the sliding element can be enhanced by using the porous metal film in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of porous metal film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the porous metal film.    Porous metal film (2a)    Base material (3)    Holes (10,10a)    Lower layer portion (10a1)    Upper layer portion (10a2)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has several batteries that are provided with negative and positive electrode terminals. The connection portion is provided with several thin portion (20) and thick portion (22). The area of the thin portion is greater than the area of the connecting face of positive electrode terminal, when the connection portion is connected to positive electrode terminal. The area of thin portion is greater than the area of connecting face of negative electrode terminal, when connection portion is connected to negative electrode terminal.    USE - Assembled battery of secondary battery used as power supply for moving object such as portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation of the positive electrode connection portion or the negative electrode connection portion can be reduced. The lifetime of battery can be improved. The structure of the positive electrode connection portion and the negative electrode connection portion can be simplified and cost can be reduced. The position shift of battery with respect to the positive and negative electrode connection portions can be prevented. The joint strength at the time of welding the battery and connection portion can be securable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Positive electrode connection portion (14)    Negative electrode connection portion (16)    Thin portion (20)    Thick portion (22)
NOVELTY - A polymer composite modified product is obtained by carrying out modification process with heat processing, radiation irradiation treatment and electrodischarge treatment of mixture containing polymer, metal complex having molecular weight of 300 or more and carbon. The polymer composite modified product has nitrogen content rate of 1 %mass or more, and mass decrease rate of 50% or less, when heating at 300-500 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Polymer composite modified product is used for catalyst composition for electrode catalyst used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composite modified product has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst composition; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14a,14b)    Gas diffusion layers (16a,16b)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a contact portion of the projection portion (20) and sealant lower surface that are formed in the current collection lead board, by sending an electric current through the positive/negative electrode external terminal. Groove portion (40) is formed on the concentric circle on the center of a sealant (12) at the sealant lower surface. Front-end of the projection portion is formed in the current collection lead board that is fitted to the groove portion of the sealant lower surface.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery e.g. alkaline storage battery such as nickel cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen compound storage battery for supplying power to electric tool, electric bicycle and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity, high-rate discharge characteristic and positioning accuracy of battery can be improved. The malfunction during welding can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical secondary battery.    Sealant (12)    Projection portion (20)    Groove portion (40)    Deepest portion (41)    Opening portion (42)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a temperature sensor (110) measuring temperature of a battery pack. A blower module (120) flows a cooling medium into the battery pack by driving a fan. A controller (140) controls the blower module in order to allow different flow rates of the cooling medium into the battery pack according to temperature information from the temperature sensor. The controller controls rotating speed of the module according to the temperature information. The controller is driven according to the temperature information.    USE - Battery pack control cooling system for use in an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV).    ADVANTAGE - The system provides differential cooling according to non-equivalence overheat of the battery pack and exposed temperature condition environment. The system ensures effective operation and increases service life time. The system can replace the battery to repair the system in an easy manner. The system reduces cost, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack control cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack control cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control cooling system (100)    Temperature sensor (110)    Blower module (120)    Controller (140)    Flow sensor (160)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has case housing a jelly roll (6). The positive and negative electrode external terminals (16, 32) are connected with positive electrode current collector plate (10) and negative electrode current collector plate (31). One end of a positive electrode external conductive element (11) and negative electrode external conductive element (33) are respectively swage-fused to the other end of the positive electrode current collector plate and the other end of the negative electrode current collector plate. An oxide layer is formed at a surface of the swage-fused area.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, used as motive power source in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the wet molten pool is reduced by minimizing the extent of wet spreading of the molten pool, the residual tensile residual stress attributable to the coagulative shrinkage occurring at the time of solidification is reduced and thus, cracking is prevented effectively. A particularly significant cracking- prevention effect is achieved on the positive electrode side since the coefficient of coagulative shrinkage of aluminum is high. A higher rate of laser light absorption is achieved through the oxidation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Jelly roll (6)    Positive electrode current collector plate (10)    Positive electrode external conductive element (11)    Positive and negative electrode external terminals (16,32)    Negative electrode current collector plate (31)    Negative electrode external conductive element (33)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (2) has an electrode terminal (32) that protrudes from the battery (11). A terminal connection (50) connects a pair of electrode terminals between the electrical cells (10). A conductor electrically connects the pair of electrode sockets (52) to each other. Each electrode socket with an opposite conductive wall extends from the conductor along the electrode terminal. An elastic portion is provided at a position facing the opposite conductive wall through the electrode terminal and presses the electrode terminal to the opposite conductive wall.    USE - Assembled battery used in electrical vehicle, power storage system and uninterruptible power system (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminal and the opposite conductive wall are restrained and released depending on the pressing of the elastic portion the terminal connection and the electrode terminal can be attached and detached easily. The contact resistance of the assembled battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (2)    Electrical cells (10)    Battery (11)    Electrode terminal (32)    Terminal connection (50)    Electrode sockets (52)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly that is provided in the case (140) and a cap plate (151) that is coupled with the case. The electrode terminal (120) made of aluminum or copper alloy is electrically connected to the electrode plate. The collecting plate of electrode terminal is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The connecting element (122) is passed through a gap between cap plate and case, and extended to outer surface of cap plate. The terminal element (123) is extended from the connecting element and protruded beyond the cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery used in electronic device e.g. camcorder and cellular phone and for use as power source for driving motor of electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the manufacturing process of secondary battery is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced. The strength of the electrode terminal and/or the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode terminal (120)    Connecting element (122)    Terminal element (123)    Case (140)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has fuel cells (12) that include a membrane electrode assembly and separators that are stacked. A pair of electrodes is located between the electrolyte membranes. A terminal plate, an insulation plate, and an end plate (18a) are stacked at each end of a stack portion (13) of the fuel cells. The terminal plate is provided with several spaces which are separated from each other by a partition wall. A connection terminal (56a) is located on a plate surface of the terminal plate to protrude outwardly from the end plate in the stacking direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack for driving electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the dissipation of heat from the connection terminal is effectively reduced, the decrease in the power generation performance of the fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Stack portion (13)    End plate (18a)    Connection terminal (56a)
NOVELTY - The device has a ring aerial sepulture unit (30) provided with a solar cell (20) that is connected in an upper end of a vehicle body (10). Interior hot temperature of a vehicle is circulated to an outer side of the vehicle.    USE - Ventilation device for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device maintains the temperature of an indoor of the vehicle in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a ventilation device.    Vehicle body (10)    Solar cell (20)    Ring aerial sepulture unit (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has laminated main portion (150) with solid electrolyte layer (120) which is clamped between positive electrode layer (110) and negative electrode layer (130). A pressurization jig (160) is provided for giving restraint pressure to laminated main portion along lamination direction. A pressurization apparatus (180) generates pressing pressure which presses the pressurization jig aslant with respect to the lamination direction, so that restraint pressure is generated as a component force of the lamination direction of the pressing pressure.    USE - Solid-state battery e.g. lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element stuck with a laminated main portion is performed effectively. The size and thickness of the solid-state battery is reduced, so that compact solid-state battery can be achieved. The output fall accompanying charging/discharging of an all-solid state battery can be suppressed. The restraint pressure is generated efficiently, so that rigidity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solid state battery.    Positive electrode layer (110)    Solid electrolyte layer (120)    Negative electrode layer (130)    Laminated main portion (150)    Pressurization jig (160)    Pressurization apparatus (180)    Solid state battery (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery has a coolant (1A) comprising a water-retention layer (2). A thermal absorption layer (3) comprises a thermal absorption material, which is thermally absorbed by dissolving in water. The thermal absorption material comprises sodium-salt hydrate, ammonium salt, urea and sugar alcohol. A polyethylene bag is coated with a water-retention layer. A sealing part is provided in an enclosure part. A battery storage case is provided with an inner wall. A greasing part is coated with grease. The coolant is provided in a transversal direction.    USE - Battery i.e. assembled battery, for use in a motive power source e.g. railway, boat, ship, motor vehicle, industrial electrical storage installation and electric power system. Uses include but are not limited to a lithium ion secondary battery, a lead acid battery, a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled appropriately before using the coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery.    Coolant (1A)    Water-retention layer (2)    Thermal absorption layer (3)    Partition layer (4)    Bag (5)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has an electrode active material layer (5) equipped with a dense layer (3) and an air-gap-formation layer (4) i.e. porous layer, from a side of a collector (2). The dense layer is formed from an active material. The air-gap-formation layer comprises a gap to accommodate electrolyte solution. The active material is provided with lithium-transition metal composite oxide. A transition metal is formed with the lithium-transition metal composite oxide. An electrically conductive material is arranged in an electrode active material layer.    USE - Electrode plate for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in a portable apparatus and a large sized apparatus. Can also be used for a high capacitance secondary battery of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a power tool and a mobile telephone, and for a lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate can perform high output charge-and-discharge-ionization without depending on presence of a binder and reduce movement distance of ion and an electron compared with the electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode plate.    Electrode plate (1)    Collector (2)    Dense layer (3)    Air-gap-formation layer (4)    Electrode active material layer (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a motor power driving system provided with a battery module, a first motor control module and a driving motor/generator. The first motor control module is connected with the driving motor/generator. An engine power drive system is provided with an engine control module, an engine, an engine driving motor/generator and a second motor control module. The second motor control module is connected with the battery module. The engine driving generator is in transmission connection with a power coupling transmission device.    USE - Power transmission apparatus for a drive system architecture of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is reasonable in structure, and has better power performance, stable and reliable work performance, high safety factor, environment-friendly function, driving flexibility and wide application range, and saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power transmission drive controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power transmission apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a combined wheel body ring provided with an inflatable tire pressure energy recycling device. An energy taking device is provided with a vacuum tire. A reusing device is provided with a working control device. A recycling pressure transmission integrated device utilizes a mechanical transmission mechanism or magnetic coupled drive mechanism. A wheel body is provided with a working condition control device. A tire device is utilized for monitoring a wireless communication working condition on the wheel body with an energy recovery device.    USE - Pneumatic tire recycling pressure energy inertial energy utilization device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively utilize pressure and inertia of the tire and adapt the energy acquiring device for acceleration and braking purpose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pneumatic tire recycling pressure energy inertial energy utilization device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has sunshine cost generation unit (7) which generates sunshine cost based on sunshine information regarding the irradiation state of sunlight to road and stagnation information. A total cost calculating unit (13) calculates a total cost based on the basic cost set to sunshine cost and map information. A search unit (17) determines route with reference to the calculated total cost. A mode selection unit selects mode regarding sunshine state and adjusts sunshine information and stagnation information based on selected mode.    USE - Navigation apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The route search of the navigation apparatus according to irradiation state of sunlight to the road is performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) navigation method;    (2) computer program for performing navigation apparatus; and    (3) recording medium storing program for navigation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the navigation apparatus.    Navigation apparatus (1)    Stagnation element information preservation unit (5)    Sunshine cost generation unit (7)    Total cost calculating unit (13)    Search unit (17)
NOVELTY - The train has a carriage (1) provided with a wind turbine (4) along head direction. The wind turbine is connected with a storage battery (5) that is connected with electricity-using devices.    USE - Wind energy train.    ADVANTAGE - The train is reasonable in structure, convenient to use and easy to design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy train.    Carriage (1)    Wheel (2)    Window (3)    Wind turbine (4)    Storage battery (5)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar photo-electric plate converting module connected with a charging device. A storage battery is electrically connected with an electric quantity monitoring control module through an analog circuit. The storage battery is connected to an electric bicycle power supply unit that is electrically connected with a circuit board.    USE - Solar charging electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient and quick to use. The bicycle has high efficiency, prolonged service life and better charging effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar charging electric bicycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The lamp has an LED light source arranged in a lamp body. The lamp body is arranged on a top part of a solar battery board. A storage battery is connected with the lamp body. The lamp body and a controller are connected with the solar battery board and the storage battery. The LED light source is electrically connected with the lamp body and embedded on a bicycle handle through a sleeve hole.    USE - LED solar alarming lamp for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has better illumination effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an LED solar alarming lamp.
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust pipeline provided with an exhaust bypass unit connected with a gas feed pipeline. The gas feed pipeline is provided with a feed bypass unit connected with the gas feed pipeline. Heat storing material is filled in an exhaust-feed gas heat exchanger. An electrical valve is installed on the exhaust pipeline, the exhaust bypass unit, the gas feed pipeline and the feed bypass unit. A signal chip is utilized for calculating data and regulating closing and opening states of the electrical valve according to processing result from a signal conditioning circuit.    USE - Feed and exhaust gas heat control device for a HCCI combustion type petrol engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes heat storing capability of the heat exchanger to store and release exhaust gas heat in a rational manner. The device ensures that excessive exhaust gas is stored and accumulated in the heat exchanger when a petrol engine works with medium-large load. The device is adapted for heating with small load so as to ensure sufficient exhaust gas heat. The device reduces required gas feed so as to realize the HCCI combustion type petrol engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a feed and exhaust gas heat control method for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion type petrol engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating operations performed by a feed and exhaust gas heat control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar electric plate (1) connected with a storage battery (2). A power output end of the storage battery is provided a switch (3) and a time controller (5). A temperature controller (4) is connected with the time controller and an air exchange fan (6). The solar electric plate is selected according to practical physical size of vehicle roof, where the solar electric plate is a roller shutter type plate. Output voltage of the solar electric plate is 12V, and output power is 35 W. The storage battery is matched with a storage battery of an electric motor.    USE - Automobile ventilating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses solar energy as energy, and utilizes air in the vehicle so as to prevent increase in temperature of the vehicle after automobile flameout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automobile ventilating device.    Solar electric plate (1)    Storage battery (2)    Switch (3)    Temperature controller (4)    Time controller (5)    Air exchange fan (6)
NOVELTY - The minibus has a vehicle body structure provided with a vehicle body ceiling (1) and a blind area ceiling brace (2). The vehicle body ceiling is provided with multiple blind area ceiling braces. A rear support cross rod (3) is arranged on a back end of the vehicle body structure of the blind area ceiling brace. A main vehicle frame is welded on a main frame supporting vehicle body. The blind area ceiling brace is installed on a sub-frame. A driving system is arranged on the main vehicle frame via an auxiliary structure. The blind area ceiling brace is formed as a round shape or square shape.    USE - Structure electric field minibus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The minibus comprises a handle made of aluminum alloy material or iron or plastic and a seat bracket made of aluminum alloy material or iron metal material or wood or plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a structure electric field minibus.    Vehicle body ceiling (1)    Blind area ceiling brace (2)    Rear support cross rod (3)    Handrail (4)    Windshield (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a main vehicle body, an auxiliary vehicle body, a main vehicle frame, a secondary vehicle frame, a connecting device and an universal joint that are connected each other. A wheel brake is provided with a wheel disk that is connected with a shaft end of an automatic steering bridge. A secondary axle is arranged on the secondary vehicle frame by an air spring. The automatic steering bridge and a driving shaft are connected with each other. A pneumatic mechanism is connected with an air box. A front part of one of the vehicle bodies is provided with an air unit.    USE - High electric passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is scientific and reasonable in design and light in weight, and saves power, satisfies technical requirements during product forming process and improves performance of a storage battery. The car has wide application range and multiple functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high electric passenger car.
NOVELTY - The method involves modifying a carbon Nano fiber and graphite. The carbon Nano fiber is uniformly dispersed according to a constituent ratio of 80-98 parts of polymer to 1-10 parts of the carbon Nano fiber to 1-10 parts of the conductive carbon black. Conductive adhesive is prepared. A metal layer of 50-500 nm thick is plated on a surface of a carbon fiber cloth placed on an electrode. The conductive adhesive agent is coated on the carbon fiber cloth. The carbon fiber cloth is laminated, cured and dried to obtain a current collector unit.    USE - Method for preparing a flexible solid super capacitor current collector of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a conductive path and strengthening function, decreasing system resistance and increasing safety.
NOVELTY - The method involves uniformly mixing polymer, electrolyte and additive into polymer electrolyte slurry based on mass ratio. The polymer electrolyte slurry is coated with a fiber cloth by utilizing a scrapping technique. The polymer electrolyte slurry is dried to obtain a flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm with thickness of about 30-120 microns. A polymer electrolyte is provided with 70-85 parts of polymer substrate, 15-20 parts of electrolyte and 1-5 parts of additive.    USE - Automobile flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing weight of an energy storage unit, improving strength of the flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm, and ensuring integral design benefit of an automobile. The method ensures that the polymer electrolyte supplies current-carrying ions, satisfies energy storage function requirements and saves automobile assembling space, and is safe and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery array provided with multiple columns. An end of each column is provided with a spare battery. A row of a cell is utilized as a standby battery pack. A Bristol-Myers squib (BMS) secondary module in a battery management chip collects and transmits temperature, current and voltage signal to a BMS-stage module via a K-type line. A BMS-level module is connected with upper computer monitoring software.    USE - Balance controlling system for a battery array.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents a battery set from being damaged. The system can find battery fault and automatically replace with a spare battery so as to realise better electric motor car battery management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery array balance controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a balancing control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A porous separator has a polymer comprising sulfonic acid group containing polymer, hydroxyl-containing polymer having repeating unit (I) and inorganic fine particles.    USE - Porous separator for use in a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone substation, pager, handheld terminal, portable fax, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handicap cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, memory card as electronic device, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, load conditioner, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, and medical devices such as pacemaker, hearing aid and shoulder massage machine.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high heat resistance and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous separator has a polymer comprising sulfonic acid group containing polymer, hydroxyl-containing polymer having repeating unit of formula (I) and inorganic fine particles.    R=H or CH3;    Q=C(=O)O- or -C(=O)NRa1-;    Ra1=H or alkyl;and    A=optionally substituted alkylene or alkyleneoxy alkylene.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery containing a porous separator, a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and lithium ion    (2) a method for manufacturing a porous separator, which involves coating a coating liquid on an active material layer of the positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery, or a negative electrode and heat-drying.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photo-electric plate electrically connected with a storage battery. An accumulator is electrically connected with a driving circuit module. The driving circuit module is connected with a driving circuit that is electrically connected with a control module of a global positioning system (GPS) communication module. A digital circuit is connected with the GPS communication module that is connected with an alarming device.    USE - Solar type GPS lifesaving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, inexpensive, easy to install, accurate, environment-friendly and convenient to maintain, saves energy, and has high efficiency and economical and practical effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar type global positioning system lifesaving device.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging carriers (14, 16) as frames in series such that top sides of the carriers are supported along multiple stages (10, 12) running on sides of a substrate, where the frame comprises a diagonally spaced retainer for retaining solar cell modules (18, 20). An aperture of specific dimension is formed in the interior of the frame for monitoring a position of the solar cell modules from exterior of a construction vehicle (26) during arrangement and handling of the solar cell modules. The modules are loaded in stacks along multiple suspension elements (22, 24).    USE - Method for handling solar cell modules arranged in rows on a substrate of a solar system installed in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aperture of specific dimension is formed in the interior of the frame so that the position of the modules can be monitored from the exterior of the vehicle during arranging and handling the solar cell modules, thus achieving automatic handling of the solar cell modules without the need for placing the vehicle between the individual rows.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle for handling solar cell modules arranged in rows on a substrate of a solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view illustrating an automated assembly process for assembling supports of a solar system.    Stages (10, 12)    Carriers (14, 16)    Solar cell modules (18, 20)    Suspension elements (22, 24)    Construction vehicle (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a piezoelectric energy converter (EW1-EW3) to convert mechanical energy into electrical power with at least one piezoelectric element (PE1-PE5) movably arranged at the end of a housing (GT1). An excitation element (AM1) mechanically excites the piezoelectric elements so that piezoelectric elements are mechanically vibrated. An integrated circuit (ASIC) manages the energy generated by piezoelectric energy converters.    USE - Power generation system used in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of power generated in the system can be increased reliably and performance and the reliability of the system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Excitation element (AM1)    Integrated circuit (ASIC)    Piezoelectric energy converter (EW1-EW3)    Housing (GT1)    Piezoelectric element (PE1-PE5)
NOVELTY - A composite film consists of a porous film compounded with nonwoven fabric(s). The porous film consists of a polyketone resin including 95 mol% or more of repeating unit of 1-oxo-trimethylene. The composite film has a porosity of 30-80%, a gas permeability resistance of 800 seconds/100 ml or less as measured by Gurley method of JIS P8117, and a maximum hole diameter of 0.05-50 mu m as measured by bubble-point method of JIS K3832.    USE - Composite film is used as separator in lithium secondary batteries, electrical-double-layer capacitors, and electrolytic capacitors used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film has excellent mechanical-physical property, chemical resistance, tensile strength, integrity, ion transmission rate, economical efficiency, and heat resistance, and low hygroscopic property. The composite film provides separators having excellent shape stability even at 100 degrees C or more. Damage or peeling during manufacture is prevented. Electrostatic generation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite film consists of a porous film compounded with nonwoven fabric(s). The porous film consists of a polyketone resin including 95 mol% or more of repeating unit of 1-oxo-trimethylene of formula: -CH2CH2-C(=O)-. The composite film has a porosity of 30-80% as measured by a relationship given by, (1-G/ rho /(tx A))x 100, where G is the mass (g) of composite film, rho is the mass mean density (g/cc) of polyketone resin and fiber in the fabric, t is the average thickness (cm) of the composite film, and A is the area (cm2) of the composite film. The composite film has a gas permeability resistance of 800 seconds/100 ml or less as measured by Gurley method of JIS P8117, and a maximum hole diameter of 0.05-50 mu m as measured by bubble-point method of JIS K3832.
NOVELTY - A powder comprises carbon and metal and/or metallic compound, and has mode diameter of 10 mu m or less, obtained from the volume-based particle size distribution measured by laser diffraction scattering type particle diameter measuring method.    USE - Powder used for manufacturing nanocarbon e.g. metal endohedral fullerene and carbon nanotube (claimed). Uses included but are not limited to battery material, catalyst, molecular magnet, semiconductor, superconductor, pharmaceutical, conductive resin, composite material of solar cell, fuel cell, lithium secondary battery, electromagnetic shielding material, magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent and magnetic nanocapsule.    ADVANTAGE - The powder produces metal endohedral fullerene and carbon nanotube reliably and with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal endohedral fullerene, which involves dispersing the powder in hybrid plasma.
NOVELTY - The torch has a power supply device provided with a bicycle frame magnet and connected with a bicycle wheel. A concave part is arranged on a surface of the bicycle frame magnet. The bicycle wheel is connected with the torch body through a lamp holder. The torch body is provided with a light control switch. The power supply device is connected with the lamp holder through the light control switch.    USE - Power generating-type bicycle wheel torch.    ADVANTAGE - The torch eliminates need for a battery. The torch is provided with a circuit for generating electric energy into mechanical energy, thus avoiding environmental pollution. The torch can accurately mark bicycle wheel position so as to ensure better warning effect. The torch is convenient to use and operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generating-type bicycle wheel torch.
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen-producing portion in which hydrogen is generated by oxidation reaction with water, and reproduced by reductive reaction with hydrogen. An electric power generation/electrolysis portion has electric power generation unit that produces electric power by using hydrogen as fuel, and electrolysis unit in which water is electrolyzed to generate hydrogen. The hydrogen-producing portion is provided with several hydrogen generators (1), and temperature control portion in which the temperature of hydrogen generators is separately controlled.    USE - Secondary battery type fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control portion can control the temperature of hydrogen generators separately, so that the secondary battery type fuel cell system with high energy efficiency can be achieved. The number of heat cycles of hydrogen generator does not increase, such that the useless heating can be prevented. Hence the durability of hydrogen generator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (1)    Heater (2)    Temperature sensor (3)    Residual amount sensor (4)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a carbon nanotube-platinum composite, comprises: dispersing carbon nanotubes in a reductive solvent to prepare a dispersion liquid; adding a stabilizer and a platinum precursor to the dispersion liquid to prepare a mixed solution; and heat-treating the mixed solution to reduce the platinum precursor.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a carbon nanotube-platinum composite (claimed), which is useful in e.g. electrode materials for field emission flat panel displays, fuel cells and solar cells, raw materials for hydrogen storage units of fuel cells, electromagnetic wave shielding materials, electronic ink, and high-strength lightweight materials for tool steel, automobile parts and weapons, in the electronics industry.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube-platinum composite can be manufactured easily using inexpensive polyalcohol and/or glycol ether as a reductant, thus the method is cost effective. The carbon nanotubes have excellent mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and improved chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the carbon nanotube-platinum composite.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode collector (16) and negative electrode collector that are electrically joined to positive and negative electrodes substrate exposed portions (14,15) of electrode assembly (11). An intermediate element (24) made of resin material comprises connecting conductive elements (24A). The substrate exposed portions are resistance-welded to collectors and connecting conductive elements. The voids are formed in resin material portions of intermediate element and located around resistance-welded portions of connecting conductive elements.    USE - Prismatic sealed secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate exposed portions are resistance-welded to collectors and connecting conductive elements, so that lowered resistance and stabilized quality of the welding portions are realized and the manufacturing yield of secondary battery is improved. A prismatic sealed secondary battery with high reliability and safety can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the prismatic sealed secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (11)    Positive electrode substrate exposed portion (14)    Negative electrode substrate exposed portion (15)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Intermediate element (24)    Connecting conductive element (24A)
NOVELTY - The system has an aperture (30) formed in an exterior (22) of a body. An energy capture apparatus (32) captures energy from air forced via the aperture. A turbine assembly (44) includes an input (46) in communication with an exit (41) of a primary guide duct (34). A rotor (54) is rotated by movement of air along an air path. A secondary guide duct (60) is positioned in an interior (62) of the body. An exit (66) of the secondary duct is positioned adjacent to an air utilizing component such that air moving along the path and the exit of the secondary duct is received by the component.    USE - System for capturing energy from environmental air moving relative to a moving vehicle i.e. car (from drawings), in road highway.    ADVANTAGE - The system can perform energy recovery without increasing a drag or wind resistance of a vehicle. The system can avoid forming additional holes in the body of the vehicle, and can avoid increasing the air flowing into and through the body of the vehicle. The system utilizes the air flow that is needed by the vehicle for engine cooling and combustion, so that the air flow is utilized for primary purpose of cooling and/or combustion and energy recovery. The system does not require additional quantities of air to be brought into the body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aperture is an elongated slot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged side view of a vehicle with portions of an exterior of a body.    Exterior of body (22)    Aperture (30)    Energy capture apparatus (32)    Primary guide duct (34)    Exit of primary guide duct (41)    Turbine assembly (44)    Input (46)    Rotor (54)    Secondary guide duct (60)    Interior (62)    Exit of secondary guide duct (66)
NOVELTY - The tank has computer control metering pump that is arranged in lower water pipe. The upper end portion of storage tank gas is connected with biochemical fuel gas transfer pipe which leads fuel gas into fuel-gas generator system (18). The electric energy in battery ultra-containing space (21) is transmitted to engine and engine control system (23). The biochemical fuel gas making system is connected to fuel gas air compressor and gas supply system (24). The electric energy converting device system is directly connected to fuel gas fuel cell (26) through electrode.    USE - Energy tank of vehicle power device system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency can be improved. The energy converting rate up can be increased to 60-80%. The using efficiency of the normal internal combustion engine can be improved. The clean environment and the energy-saving power device system can be provided without using fossil fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has biochemical fuel gas generating agent reactor that is provided with super-pressure air port on reactor sealing cover. The electric power transmission main line (19) and storage circuit are connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy tank of vehicle power device system.    Fuel-gas generator system (18)    Electric power transmission main line (19)    Battery ultra-containing space (21)    Engine control system (23)    Fuel gas air compressor and gas supply system (24)    Fuel gas fuel cell (26)
NOVELTY - The device has solar charging control circuit that is set on the top of the vehicle. The storage battery control circuit is set on the vehicle case. The charging port and current output port of the solar charging control circuit are connected with storage battery. The solar charging control circuit input port and the battery current output port are electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Dehumidifying device used for vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The dehumidifying device is high in efficiency, thus saving the fuel consumption of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the vehicle with dehumidifying device.
NOVELTY - The system has main structure with storage battery and drive motor. The drive motor and the generator are connected with main structure.    USE - Energy recycling control system used for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be recycled effectively without causing any difficulties for charging the battery of vehicle, thus obviously improving the energy utilization rate of the electric vehicle to increase the driving mileage. The control system is reliable to control, high in economical benefits and practical in nature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the energy recycling control system.
NOVELTY - The generator has a tail wing (1), a generator main portion (2), a blade (3), a guide cover (4), a rotary table (5), a retractable rod (6), and a bottom rod (7). The tail wing is assembled with the generator main portion. The blade is directly fixed on a rotating shaft of the generator main portion. The guide cover is fixed with the rotating shaft. The generator main portion is installed on the rotary table which is fixed with retractable rod by bolt. The bottom rod is welded on a base (8) connected with vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance of air can be reduced while driving. The controller can automatically control the wind power generator so as to reduce the wind generator resistance, and reduce the diesel-consumption of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    Tail wing (1)    Generator main portion (2)    Blade (3)    Guide cover (4)    Rotary table (5)    Retractable rod (6)    Bottom rod (7)    Base (8)
NOVELTY - The system has battery management units (4) whose input ends are respectively connected to a power supply (1) and relay contacts. An end of multiple relays (3) is respectively connected with power supply cathode and other end of multiple relays is respectively connected with a contact of multiple selection switches (2). Multiple battery managing units are connected with battery management system (5) and controller local area network. Output ends of battery managing units and output end of battery management system are connected to controller local area networks (6,7).    USE - Power battery system of electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power battery system.    Power supply (1)    Switch (2)    Relay (3)    Battery management unit (4)    Battery management system (5)    Controller local area networks (6,7)
NOVELTY - The device has battery set that is connected through the DC/DC electric source module. The source module is connected with the super capacitor set. The DC/DC power supply module is connected with the vehicle battery pack. The DC/DC voltage booster charging device is equipped with a controller. The controller is connected with the controller area network (CAN) bus of the vehicle.    USE - Quick charging device of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle mileage is greatly increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the quick charging device.
NOVELTY - The device has solar panel embedded in angle steel slot. The connection portion of bracket is riveted with assistant rod. The assistant rod is fixed by auxiliary rod shaft. The connection portion of support frame is connected by connecting clamp. The auxiliary rod is fixed with spring. The adjacent auxiliary rods are connected by dilating auxiliary rod pin. The unfolding piece is connected between shaft cover and connecting piece. The unfolding rod is connected between connecting piece and unfolding rod shaft. The unfolding rod shaft is fixed in sleeve.    USE - Photovoltaic unfolding device for solar power-generating car.    ADVANTAGE - The unfolding device occupies less space. The device is convenient to transport and high in efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic unfolding device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a positive and negative electrode plates that are alternately laminated. Each adjacent positive pole plate and negative pole plate are laminated by a clapboard. Each positive and negative pole plates are passed through the pole ear and welded on the respective pole bus bar. The positive pole bus bar is connected with anode bus bar and anode bridge, by welding fixture for automobile rear axle welding line over the cathode bus on the surface of the anode bus-bar and negative bridge which are connected with anode bus bar and anode bridge.    USE - Electric pole group structure of lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lead raw material is saved by changing the bridge position. The route of the current flowing is shortened. The internal resistance is reduced so as to reduce circuit loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric pole group structure.
NOVELTY - The system has several bundles (201-204) which are connected to adjacent other bundles. One or more unit cells are arranged to generate electricity. The defective bundle among several bundles is detected by detecting unit. Bypass circuit (300) is provided for bypassing the defective bundle. Switching circuits (250-254) are provided between the bundles to connect and disconnect with each other in bypass circuit. Controller is arranged to control the switching circuit for bypassing the defective bundle.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has several bundles which are connected to adjacent other bundles. One or more unit cells are arranged to generate electricity. The defective bundle among several bundles is detected by detecting unit. Bypass circuit is provided for bypassing the defective bundle. Switching circuit is provided between the bundles to connect and disconnect with each other, and also arranged in bypass circuit. Controller is arranged to control the switching circuit for bypassing the defective bundle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of driving a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell.    Several bundles (201-204)    Switching circuits (250-254)    Bypass circuit (300)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (100) has anode (111), cathode (112), an anode active material and a cathode active material. The cathode active material contains lead peroxide and anode active material contains graphite and lead oxide. Sulfuric acid, expander and cellulose and distilled water are also present in the battery.    USE - Lead storage battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has anode, cathode, anode active material and cathode active material, where cathode active material contains lead peroxide and anode active material contains graphite, and thus the lead storage battery is simple, improved and durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (100)    Electrode plate (110)    Anode (111)    Cathode (112)    Electrolyte (120)
NOVELTY - The structure has a silencer part mounted on a down panel of a vehicle. A piezoelectric element generates electricity according to external force of an elastic material, where the piezoelectric element is connected to a battery of the vehicle. The battery is charged by the electricity produced according to a vibration transmitted to the silencer. An end of a car body load is combined with the down panel. The car body load is connected with a silencer side load. A through-hole is formed in the piezoelectric element.    USE - Silencer hanger structure for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure reduces vibration, thus improving vehicle fuel ratio, and hence enhancing charging efficiency of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silencer hanger structure.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a pipe (200) connected to an exhaust pipe and passing exhaust gas. A housing delivers heat to the exhaust gas, and is positioned in an external periphery of the pipe. A cooling apparatus (400) includes a space in which cooling water is provided, and is positioned at an external periphery of the housing. A thermoelectric module generates electricity using temperature difference between the cooling apparatus and the housing, and is positioned between the housing and the cooling apparatus.    USE - System for generating thermoelectric power using exhaust gas of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be used in an efficient manner, and eliminates the need of a battery charger. The system reduces noise caused by emission of the exhaust gas, and avoids attaching a separate silencer. The system is convenient to manufacture, and has low manufacturing cost. The system controls pressure of the flowing exhaust gas at different revolutions per minute (RPM) conditions according to driving of the vehicle, thus increasing efficiency of an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric power generation system.    Thermoelectric power generation system (100)    Pipe (200)    Cooling apparatus (400)
NOVELTY - The vehicle seat has chair surface and human body contact surface whose backsides are provided with piezoelectric material. The contact surface of chair legs and floor contact area are provided with piezoelectric material connected with a storage circuit. The piezoelectric material is piezoelectric ceramic or piezoelectric quartz or piezoelectric polymer.    USE - Piezoelectric effect generating vehicle seat.    ADVANTAGE - Since piezoelectric material is provided in the vehicle seat, occurrence of vibration can be reduced, energy can be saved and emission can be reduced. The vehicle seat is simple in structure, reasonable in design and reliable in use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle seat.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a switch (SW1) whose base is connected to the output terminal of voltage comparison unit. A collector is connected to the output terminal of micro controller unit (60). A connection unit (20) connects the output terminal of controller unit with the earth. The voltage comparison unit (10) compares the voltage of output terminal of relay (30) with the battery voltage of car. The micro controller unit controls the operation of relay according to the output of comparison unit.    USE - Powered terminal protection circuit for air suspension electronic control unit (ECU) driver used in car.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of over current to ECU driver can be prevented, by controlling the operation of relay according to the output of comparison unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the powered terminal protection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage comparison unit (10)    Connection unit (20)    Relay (30)    Micro controller unit (60)    Switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - An organic and inorganic composite film comprises an organic phase and an inorganic phase. The mass ratio of the inorganic phase and organic phase is 2-30:100. The organic phase is polybenzimidazole high molecular material from polybenzimidazole resin. The inorganic phase is nanoparticle of inorganic oxide.    USE - Organic and inorganic composite film for acidic electrolyte flow energy storing battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has simple preparation method and is easy to realize the large-scale production, has excellent mechanical strength, good proton conductivity and excellent positive and negative ion permeability in the acidic electrolyte flow energy storing battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic and inorganic composite film comprises an organic phase and an inorganic phase. The mass ratio of the inorganic phase and organic phase is 2-30:100. The organic phase is polybenzimidazole high molecular material from polybenzimidazole resin of formula (I). The inorganic phase is nanoparticle of inorganic oxide.    n=20-100; and    R=benzene containing groups, e.g. group of formula (i).
NOVELTY - The generator unit (10) includes a mesh casing (16) extending from the housings to protect the helical fins (14) while letting fluid flow freely. The helical fins are provided integral with the drive shaft (22) and are positioned around a center point while extending towards the ends of the drive shaft. The upper support surface of the secondary housing is capable of supporting another fluid powered generator unit stacked on the secondary housing. The primary housing is positioned on the end of the drive shaft.    USE - Fluid powered generator unit e.g. wind driven generator for e.g. generating electricity from the roof of a structure, used as a power source in a motorized vehicle, and for providing power for portable device e.g. cellphone while camping or off-road.    ADVANTAGE - The wind generator has stacked generators to increase power output. The wind generator is mobile and transportable, is simple and easy to use, economical in cost to manufacture and operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a side view and a detailed sectional view of the fluid driven generator.    Generator unit (10)    Helical fins (14)    Mesh casing (16)    Upper generator (18)    Drive shaft (22)
NOVELTY - The material has an element formed in a form of solid solution. A positive electrode is connected to a current collector. The element is selected from double-cycle transition metal. The transition metal is made of manganese, tin, zirconium titanium, nickel and cobalt.    USE - Cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery utilized in a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves storage capacity of a battery and increases productivity. The material has high stability and high energy density. The material prolongs service life of the battery.
NOVELTY - The catalyst (1) has heat generating portion that is provided to generate heat with passage of electric current, and to heat the catalyst. A case (4) is provided to house the heat generating portion. An insulating component is provided between heat generating portion and case. An electrode (7) is provided to pass through an electrode chamber (9). A communicating pathway (10) is provided to connect the electrode chamber with portions of exhaust system of internal combustion engine.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst used in exhaust pipe of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and gasoline engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode chamber is ventilated by providing communicating path, the raise of the humidity of electrode chamber interior can be reduced. The communicating path is comprised so that the portion more downstream than the electric heating type catalyst and electrode chamber in exhaust passage can be connected. Since the corrosion of electrode and contamination of electrode chamber is reduced, the fall of the insulation resistance between the electrode and case in electric heating type catalyst can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric heating type catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric heating type catalyst (1)    Case (4)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Communicating pathway (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has hydrogen gas supply device (3) which supplies hydrogen gas filled in hydrogen tank to fuel cell (2) stack at reduced pressure. Exhaust air duct (9) introduces air discharged from fuel cell stack into heat exchange chamber when temperature of hydrogen gas supply device is less than predetermined temperature. An air supply unit (8) supplies air cooled by hydrogen gas supply device to fuel cell stack when temperature of air discharged from fuel cell stack is greater than predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air cooled by hydrogen gas supply device is supplied to fuel cell stack when temperature of air discharged from fuel cell stack is greater than predetermined temperature so that cooling efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved. The over-heating heating and over-cooling effect of the fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen gas supply device (3)    Air supply unit (8)    Exhaust air duct (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating green sheet of a positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode layer to produce a laminated portion. The laminated portion is sintered and a sintered compact is produced. The moisture content contained in the sintered compact is removed.    USE - Method for manufacturing solid battery (claimed) of portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, portable personal computer, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of the internal pressure inside the exterior portion can be reduced. The moisture content in the electric power generation element can be removed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the all-solid-state secondary battery.    Electric power generation element (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Aluminum laminate film (20)    Sealing unit (21)
NOVELTY - The electricity storage device has the battery stacks (11-15) with a cell (151) that are accommodated in a case (22). The cells are aligned and a supporting unit is fixed to the case. The supporting unit (80) is placed between the battery stacks to support the battery stacks. The case has an inner wall that is formed of electrically insulating material. A reinforcement frame is formed of metal that is exposed to an outside of the case.    USE - Electricity storage device for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat is transferred to the case through the supporting unit, heat from remaining between the first battery stacks which affects the unit cells is prevented and the increase in temperature of the battery stacks is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external view of the internal structure of the battery unit.    Battery stacks (11-15)    Case (22)    Supporting unit (80)    Cell (151)    End plates (152)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding gasket main portion (13) with substrate (11) having surface treated layer. A molded component is temporarily placed on placement stand. A burr portion (16) is removed from a product portion by punching the molded component. A projecting type leg portion (17) made of rubber-like elastic structure is integrally formed at position corresponding to burr portion in molded element. The molded element is brought into contact with placement stand by holding the leg portion. The leg portion is cut as portion of burr portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing molded gasket.    ADVANTAGE - The molded component is temporarily placed on the placement stand so that contamination and damage to the surface layer of molded gasket due to the attachment of the gasket main portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and cross-sectional view of the molded article.    Substrate (11)    Microporous layer (12)    Gasket main portion (13)    Burr portion (16)    Projecting type leg portion (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100a) has an electrode assembly (10) provided with an anode/separating film/cathode structure (50,52). The anode/separating film/cathode structure is hermetically sealed by hot-melt bonding on a battery case (40a). An outer-circumferential-surface sealing part (60a) is provided with a battery-assembly-receiving part that is fixed with the battery case. A protrusion part is equipped to top and bottom parts of the sealing part. The protrusion part is formed in a continuous linear shape along the outer circumferential surface of the battery-assembly-receiving part.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in a medium-to large-sized battery module of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, and effectively prevents the electrode assembly from being destroyed in a contact with the sealing part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Battery case (40a)    Anode/separating film/cathode structure (50,52)    Outer-circumferential-surface sealing part (60a)    Rechargeable battery (100a)
NOVELTY - The high-voltage battery (100) has supports interposed between the cells to support the cells. Each support is made of an electrical insulation material. A lower connection member (12) is provided on one side of each support, and has protrusions made of electrical conductors. An integrated connector (10) is connected to the lower connection members of the supports so as to mechanically and electrically connect the cells to each other. A battery management system is electrically connected to the integrated connector, and electrically controls the cells.    USE - High-voltage battery e.g. for motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cell connection structure of battery is very much simpler than that of conventional art, number of parts is markedly reduced, and assembly process is simplified, thus reducing production cost and time the production process takes. Reduces volume of cell connection structure due to simple cell connection structure, thus volume of high-voltage battery can be reduced and battery can be more easily manufactured in compact size. Enhances coupling durability of cell connection structure despite cell connection structure being simplified. Facilitates electrical control of battery since electrical connection circuit for connecting cells is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protrusions come into contact with corresponding electrodes of the cells and protrude upwards with respect to the cells. The high-voltage battery also has a housing (52) into which a cell assembly formed by the arrangement of the cells and the supports is inserted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-voltage battery with an integrated cell connector.    Integrated connector (10)    Lower connection member (12)    Housing (52)    High-voltage battery (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has wind-force steep-turn propeller that is rotated by generating electromotive force energy. The propeller is sprayed in the air running wind force. The propeller high-speed rotation force is provided with the electric power generation rotation energy source of a wind-powered generator. The installation of the air way in an air pipe is carried out in the center of a top vehicle. The propeller is continuously pushed by the air wind force.    USE - Structure for increasing speed of electric vehicle and motor vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can reduces the half consumption of the gasoline effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the passenger car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode comprises a titanium oxide compound having a monoclinic titanium dioxide crystal structure, a basic polymer that is an amine compound, and a cellulose ether compound and a copolymer rubber. The amine compound comprises a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound.    USE - The battery electrode is useful in a nonaqueous electrolyte battery of a battery pack (all claimed), which is useful as power sources for digital cameras, two- to four-wheel vehicles hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode can be easily and economically manufactured with increased bonding ability and improved viscoelasticity without peeling off thus improving charge/discharge efficiency, performance and cycle life of the battery in a stable and rapid manner and decreasing the irreversible capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery;    (2) a method of producing an electrode; and    (3) an active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flowchart of a method of producing an electrode.    Synthesis of titanium oxide compound (S21)    Dispersing titanium oxide compound in basic polymer solution (S22)    Filtration and drying titanium oxide compound and basic polymer (S23)    Mixing basic polymer with conductive agent (S24)    Dispersing the mixture in dispersing medium. (S25)
NOVELTY - The battery has several electrochemical cells (20) that are connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell has a series of primary laminates including an electrolyte between positive and negative electrodes, a positive current collector (22) that extends from side of primary laminates and negative current collector (23) that extends from opposite side of primary laminates. Each electrochemical cell has current collecting terminals that connect positive current collectors and negative current collectors.    USE - Battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has an aluminum sheet or foil coated with thin protective layer which prevents degradation of the current collector sheet while connecting with positive electrode material. The folded extension arms of adjacent current collecting terminals are welded along their entire lengths, so as to accommodate high current loads. The welding metal is melted to make the folded extension arms to spring back to original shape, when temperature of electrochemical cells reaches fusion temperature of welding metal, so as to enable electrical connection between adjacent electrochemical cells and prevent rapid temperature rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of a stack of electrochemical cells of battery.    Electrochemical cell (20)    Positive current collector (22)    Negative current collector (23)    Dark trace (28)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple batteries (12a-12c) that are connected in series by battery connectors (14). Each battery connector has a pair of battery pole covers (16) made of electrically insulating material. Each battery pole cover has a receptacle area which provides access to battery poles (22) and aperture (17). A connecting bridge (18) made of an electrically conductive material is inserted into receptacle area of pole covers to connect adjacent batteries electrically. A pair of fasteners (20) secures connecting bridge to poles of adjacent batteries.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery connector reduces and eliminates the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of high voltage battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Batteries (12a-12c)    Battery connector (14)    Battery pole cover (16)    Aperture (17)    Connecting bridge (18)    Fastener (20)    Battery pole (22)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly has multiple battery cells, where each cell is connected to coolant flowing unit. The coolant flowing unit contains a refrigerant.    USE - Battery module assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module assembly has multiple battery cells, where each cell is connected to coolant flowing unit, and coolant flowing unit contains refrigerant, and thus the battery module assembly is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module assembly.    Flow path (50)    Vertical section (S2)    Flux (V2)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a screwing machine (4) established to monitor and receive screw connection parameters. The screwing machine is displaceably arranged at the device, where the device has a height-adjustable frame (5) for supporting a battery (2) during assembly or disassembly. A cooperating stop is provided at a body of a vehicle (3) through which movement of the device is limited in parallel to a lower side of the vehicle. The battery comprises a retainer (8) for a guide rail (9) arranged at the vehicle.    USE - Device i.e. lift truck (claimed) for changing a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the accumulator change in a simple manner with small assembly effort. The device has the height-adjustable frame for supporting the battery during assembly or disassembly, thus ensuring an optimum positioning of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling or disassembling a battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for changing a battery of a vehicle, and enlarged portion of a battery engaging a guide rail of the vehicle.    Device for changing battery of vehicle (1)    Battery (2)    Vehicle (3)    Screwing machine (4)    Height-adjustable frame (5)    Retainer (8)    Guide rail (9)
NOVELTY - The valve i.e. stop valve (6), has a piston (32) that is arranged in a hollow fluid flow section (16) of a housing (10). One end (34) of the piston is coupled with a membrane actuator (30) in a hollow space (20). Another end (36) has a piston head that is arranged in the flow section. A spring (40) is arranged in the flow section and prestresses the head in a direction of one of fluid flow openings (26, 28), which are formed in the flow section, for sealing the opening. The sealed opening is formed in the flow section, where pressure is subjected to the hollow space via the sealed opening.    USE - High pressure tank valve i.e. stop valve, for a pressure vessel system that is utilized in a fuel cell system (all claimed) of a combustion engine in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is designed in such a manner that it minimizes usage of electrically actuated solenoid valves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system including a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side elevation view of a high pressure tank valve controlled by hydrogen/gas-pressure in a closed position.    Stop valve (6)    Housing (10)    Hollow fluid flow section (16)    Hollow space (20)    Fluid flow openings (26, 28)    Membrane actuator (30)    Piston (32)    Ends of piston (34, 36)    Spring (40)
NOVELTY - The generator has a fan wheel (B) attached with a generator (C) in a turbine housing (A), where the turbine housing and the fan wheel are installed between exhaust systems.    USE - Exhaust gas generator for an exhaust system of a combustion engine in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator provides the energy supported with normal vehicles and the electrical load, thus saving the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exhaust gas generator.    Turbine housing (A)    Fan wheel (B)    Generator (C)
NOVELTY - The unit has a voltage-output part outputting a detection result of voltage. Output voltage is applied to a monitoring body through a diode. Battery cells (Ci1-Cin) are connected to an input terminal of an electric potential converting circuit. A resistor is connected to a non-inverting input terminal. A potential converting circuit is connected to a cathode. An oscillator is connected to an inverting input terminal of a comparator. An electric potential converting circuit is connected to a multiplexer.    USE - State monitor unit for monitoring a state of detection-target battery that is utilized as electric power source of a vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can detect voltage of a battery cell in a correct manner and can improve diagnostic precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a state monitor unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cells (Ci1-Cin)    Assembled battery (10)    Control apparatus (24)    Fly back converter (42)    Secondary side coils (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has primary and secondary obstruction flow paths (651,655) which are mutually arranged side by side along Y-axis direction. The cathode front stage guidance portion (65) and cathode back stage guidance portion (67) are extended on cathode electrode along X-axis and y-axis direction respectively. Several cathode back stage flow paths (675) are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction. The cathode front stage and back stage guidance portions are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode front stage and back stage guidance portions are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction, such that the moisture transfer between the electrodes in membrane electrode assembly can be promoted, and drying of membrane electrode assembly can be prevented. Hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cathode separator.    Cathode front stage guidance portion (65)    Cathode back stage guidance portion (67)    Primary obstruction flow paths (651)    Secondary obstruction flow path (655)    Cathode back stage flow path (675)
NOVELTY - The electrode lead wire section (18) has non-aqueous battery storage container which uses a laminate-film laminated body of aluminum foil and a resin film to an exterior material. A metal leading-out section (21) is provided while a sealant layer (23) is stacked on the surface of the leading-out section through a corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer (22) consisting of resin having a frame of polyvinyl alcohol containing a hydroxyl group or copolymer resin.    USE - Electrode lead wire section for non-aqueous battery, e.g., lithium ion battery, for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves corrosion resistance to avoid bad influence and improve lifetime of lithium ion battery since the metal leading-out section is provided while a sealant layer is stacked on the surface of the leading-out section through a corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer consisting of resin having a frame of polyvinyl alcohol containing a hydroxyl group or copolymer resin. Reduces water content leakage and prevents air from entering to the exterior of electrolyte solution by reducing thickness of the cross sectional center section to improve adherence with the electrode wire section and the laminate film laminated body and decrease the cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode lead wire section and a sectional view of the electrode lead wire.    Electrode lead wire section (18)    Metal leading-out section (21)    Corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer (22)    Sealant layer (23)    Ends of leading out section (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves dissolving a phosphoric acid compound in an aqueous solvent. Aqueous composition is obtained by mixing a particle (11) to the aqueous solvent. A microwave is irradiated to the aqueous composition. The particle is formed by a compound (13) of a surface of another particle (12). The former particle of the compound is represented by an empirical formula. Lithium containing complex oxide is provided in the former particle. Ratio of the compound of the former particle and the compound of the latter particle is 0.05 mass percent to 5 mass percent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary batteries of portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, a vehicle-mounted battery, a home-use battery and a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the positive electrode active material easily in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode active material.    Positive electrode active material (10)    Particles (11,12)    Compound (13)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing sulfur and element of groups 13-15 is subjected to high-energy mechanochemical process at room temperature, to obtain crystallized glass-like sulfide solid electrolyte material.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material used for lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material is manufactured efficiently without heating, by simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing method of sulfide solid electrolyte material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material contains compound phase of silicon-copper phase containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon phase. The composition of silicon-copper phase is in the form of alloy powder. The negative electrode material is obtained with out pulverizing the alloy powder.    USE - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material is used for lithium ion battery (claimed) and hybrid capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicle and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon alloy-type negative electrode material has high electroconductivity and capacity, and can be manufactured economically. The lithium ion battery using the negative electrode material has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material contains compound phase of silicon-copper phase (SixCuy, where x and y are composition of silicon and copper, and x is less than y) containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon phase. The composition of silicon-copper phase is in the form of alloy powder. The negative electrode material is obtained with out pulverizing the alloy powder.
NOVELTY - Gold support particles contain carrier particles and gold particles supported by the surface of carrier particles. The average primary particle diameter and average coagulated particle diameter of gold particles are 1-10 nm. The content of gold particles is 1-50 weight% with respect to total content of gold support particles. The carrier particles contain oxide particles.    USE - Gold support particles are used for manufacturing electroconductive film (all claimed), electrode catalyst for fuel cell, exhaust gas purifying catalyst, antimicrobial material and air-cleaning catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive film formed using gold support particles has excellent electroconductivity, transparency and alkali solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electroconductive film, which comprises gold support particles;    (2) manufacture of gold support particles, which involves dissolving gold raw material in water, preparing gold raw material aqueous solution, adding aqueous alkali solution, preparing alkali gold raw material aqueous solution, mixing and dispersing carrier particles to alkali gold raw material aqueous solution, heating at 60-90 degrees C at the speed of 0.1-3 degrees C/minute, depositing hydrated gold particles on surface of carrier particles, forming gold-hydroxide support particles, and heating at 250-400 degrees C; and    (3) manufacture of electroconductive film, which involves depositing hydrated gold particles on surface of carrier particles, forming gold-hydroxide support particles, forming film containing gold-hydroxide support particles and binder having decomposition temperature of 250 degrees C or more, and heating at 250 degrees C or more.
NOVELTY - The electrode component (5) has a collector (1) whose surface portion is provided with powder. An active material and an inorganic solid electrolyte are contained in the powder. A convex portion (1a) and a recessed portion are provided on the surface of the collector on which the powder is positioned. The recessed portion is positioned so as to enclose the convex portion and arrange between the adjacent convex portions. The shape of the several recessed portions is same.    USE - Electrode component of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the movement of the pressed powder to the direction orthogonal to press direction is suppressed, the crack resulting from excessive movement of powder and occurrence of space can be suppressed. The filling rate of powder can be improved by suppressing the crack and occurrence of space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) manufacturing method of electrode component; and    (3) manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode component.    Collector (1)    Convex portion (1a)    Slope portion (1ba)    Bottom portion (1bb)    Electrode component (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a non-crystalline material (3) i.e. amorphous carbon, provided on an outer surface of a graphite (4). The graphite is extracted from a negative electrode body. An inorganic solid electrolyte (2) is arranged around the graphite. The graphite is covered with the non-crystalline material. Lithium ion is moved toward the graphite from the inorganic solid electrolyte. The electrode body is provided with the inorganic solid electrolyte and the graphite.    USE - Negative electrode for use with a solid battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and an information technology equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite is covered with the non-crystalline material, and the electrode body is provided with the inorganic solid electrolyte and the graphite, so that lithium-ion-conduction resistance can be reduced in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode.    Negative electrode (1)    Inorganic solid electrolyte (2)    Non-crystalline material (3)    Graphite (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrolyte (3) positioned between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). The positive electrode is provided with a condensing part (4). The condensing part collects injecting light (5). A spectroscopy part separates the injecting light into spectra. A light receiving body (1b) is provided in a back surface side of a surface. An oxygen-permeating film (1a) and an opening part are connected to a light receiving body. A positive electrode collector collects the positive electrode.    USE - Lithium gas battery for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a portable information technology-equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is positioned between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, thus improving cycling characteristics. The battery is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium gas battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Oxygen-permeating film (1a)    Light receiving body (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Condensing part (4)    Injecting light (5)    Lithium gas battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) includes an electrode body (4) which is arranged between a positive electrode collector foil (5) and a negative electrode collector foil (6). The negative electrode collector foil is selected from a group consisting of copper foil, nickel foil, steel foil, aluminum foil, copper-nickel alloy foil, and a metal-copper alloy foil. A reaction suppression layer (7), made of one or more elements selected from chromium, titanium, tungsten, carbon, tantalum, gold, platinum, manganese and molybdenum, is arranged between the negative electrode collector foil and electrode body.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the reaction of sulfur and collector to be inhibited by the reaction suppression layer interposed between the collector and electrode body, thus suppressing increase in resistance in the interface of electrode body and collector. Reduces manufacturing cost by using copper foil, nickel foil, steel foil, aluminum foil, copper nickel alloy foil, or metal-copper alloy foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery.    Electrode body (4)    Positive electrode collector foil (5)    Negative electrode collector foil (6)    Reaction suppression layer (7)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus (200) has multiple first exhaust holes, formed in an upper case (18), which oppose the corresponding safety valves of cells. Multiple first exhaust flow paths (92a,92b), formed in the upper case, are connected with the corresponding exhaust holes. An oxidation catalyst is configured to oxidize gas exhausted from the safety valves of the cells.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety, and allows the cells to be installed in arbitrary sequences.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a secondary battery apparatus.    Storage case (14)    Upper case (18)    Top cover (20)    First exhaust flow paths (92a,92b)    Secondary battery apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The metal air secondary battery has a separator installed between a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The separator is impregnated with an electrolyte. The negative electrode occludes or releases metal ions, while the positive electrode ionizes oxygen. The positive electrode contains silicon dioxide.    USE - Metal air secondary battery for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV). Can also be used for power supply, electrical storage device, and power source system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the coulomb efficiency and charging/discharging capacity of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating a curve of three cycles of charging/discharging of the metal air secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electrode includes a particulate active material (32) held in the holes of a non-electroconductive porous body e.g. nonwoven fabric (31). The roughness of the particulate active material ranges from 3 to 5 as defined in a surface area per weight corresponding to an average particle diameter.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, or hybrid fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can suppress decomposition of electrolyte solution and reliably ensure the permeation path of electrolyte solution, thus improving a capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic expanded view of a portion of the negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode layer (15)    Nonwoven fabric (31)    Particulate active material (32)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode active material with electronic-conduction degrees 1x 10-18S/cm or more, and 1x 10-7S / cm or less. The porosity of positive mix layer which exists in a primary layer formed in a surface of a positive electrode (1) is smaller than porosity of positive electrode active material which exists in a secondary layer formed in surface of primary layer. The positive electrode active material is a transition-metal oxyanion compound such as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of movement information terminals such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), as well as used with severe operation environment of batteries such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is provided with an excellent effect and with the ability to obtain the large ratio capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Reference pole (4)    Aluminum lamination (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor is used as a hybrid capacitor (1) which has a positive electrode (2), a negative electrode (3) consisting of lithium ion material that can be released reversibly, and a non-aqueous electrolyte (5) containing lithium ion. The electrochemical capacitor also has magnesium oxide (7) with specific surface area of 45 to 250 square meters per gram.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used as hybrid capacitor for electrical storage in hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the negative electrode activity inhibitor guided from the anion contained in the non-aqueous electrolyte can be acquired by the magnesium oxide, thus suppressing degradation in electric capacitor of the negative electrode of the electrochemical capacitor even if the charging and discharging cycle is repeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the hybrid schematic block diagram of the electrochemical capacitor.    Hybrid capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Cell tank (6)    Magnesium oxide (7)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (12a-12c) has transmission signal output lines (111,111a-111d) which are arranged to output a signal from a control circuit. A communication bus (110) is connected to the control circuit. The control circuit outputs the detection data in the assembled battery monitoring circuit to the communication bus. The signal showing soundness from the transmission signal input line is received. The signal showing the soundness is outputted to the transmission signal output line.    USE - Secondary battery module for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits reliable secondary battery module and improves treatment required for safety, increases security since the control circuit outputs the detection data in the assembled battery monitoring circuit to the communication bus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Secondary battery apparatus (1)    Battery management apparatus (11)    Secondary battery module (12a-12c)    Communication bus (110)    Transmission signal output lines (111,111a-111d)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage equipment type cooling device installed in a trunk of a car and fixed by a locator. A power and control system is controlled by a power supply system. A control system is controlled by the power supply system. A monitoring machine is provided with a storage system. An adiabatic heat preservation layer (11) is placed in a case. A middle air storage tank (5) is fixed with an outer cylinder (7). A solar cell panel power supply system is provided with a damping board in air inlet and outlet devices.    USE - Car spare storage type cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device does not change structure of the car, and can be easily removed. The device has simple structure, reduced energy consumption, less volume, reduced manufacturing cost and better car front windshield position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car spare storage type cooling device.    Storage battery (1)    Electromagnetic safety valve (3)    Middle air storage tank (5)    Outer cylinder (7)    Adiabatic heat preservation layer (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photo-electric module connected with a power supply converting module that is connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is electrically connected with a control module. A battery module is connected with a radiating device, a temperature sensing module and a skylight automatic switch device that is electrically connected with the temperature sensing module through a digital circuit. The digital circuit is connected with a heat sink unit and the skylight automatic switch device.    USE - Solar energy radiating device for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive and convenient and practical to use, and has simple structure and high efficiency. The device saves energy and realizes automatic ventilation and heat dissipation effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy radiating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a driving device connected with a motor on a vehicle body (1). The motor is connected with a transmission system, a solar power generating device on a roof and a wind power generating device on a front end of a wind generator (2). A wheel is equipped with a vibration generator. The solar power generating device is fixed on the vehicle body. The wind generator is electrically connected with a storage battery. An electric vehicle is provided with the wheel.    USE - Multi-energy electric vehicle. Can also be used for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures better safety performance and convenient operation. The vehicle saves energy and reduces environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a multi-energy electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Wind generator (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an inverter arranged on a front end of an automobile storage battery, where the battery is arranged in a trunk of an automobile through a triangular belt wheel. A wind driven generator, the inverter and the storage battery are connected with positive and negative wires.    USE - Automatic electric vehicle charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The wind driven generator generates power source to the electric vehicle storage battery for charging an electric vehicle through inverter voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automatic electric vehicle charging device.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system body provided with a hydrogen supply device, a fuel cell power generating device and a fuel battery. A hydrogen tank is fixed through a reducing valve and a control electromagnetic valve. The fuel cell system body is connected with a relay. An input of a direct current (DC) converter is connected with a power battery system. An output of a motor controller is connected with a drive motor. A vehicle controller is fixed to the electromagnetic valve and a relay through a Controller area network (CAN) bus.    USE - Fuel cell based electric vehicle power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases processing efficiency and avoids noise and pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell based electric vehicle power system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell based electric vehicle power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a detecting unit detecting a neutral position of a power supply of an electric energy apparatus e.g. battery charger (3), where the power supply comprises a three-phase supply system or single phase supply system. A connecting unit connects leakage current limiting capacitors (9a, 9b, 9c) between an electrical neutral connection (4b) and an electrical conducting structure (2) in which the electric energy apparatus is placed. A processing unit (11) controls switches (I-1-I-3).    USE - Device for limiting touch current leakage for an electric apparatus e.g. battery charger, on board of an electrically-driven car or hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The capacitors are arranged between the neutral and the electrical conducting structure, thus ensuring to partially divert the leakage current of the electric apparatus toward the neutral, and hence enabling adapting of the device to all types of non-insulated charger. The device has reduced volume and additional cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for limiting leakage current for an electric apparatus e.g. battery charger, on board of an electrically-driven car or hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a touch current leakage limiting device.    Switches (I-1-I-3)    Electrical conducting structure (2)    Battery charger (3)    Electrical neutral connection (4b)    Leakage current limiting capacitors (9a, 9b, 9c)    Processing unit (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an integrated electrode collecting plate unit with a current collecting board (6). Two electrode layers (7, 8) are located in the collecting plate unit. A porous conductive electrode material is selected from two symmetrical structures. A side of two porous conductive electrode materials is provided with a material collecting plate. A foundation layer is provided with a resin. The current collecting board is formed as impregnating resin material. The integrated electrode collector plate unit is provided with the porous conductive electrode material.    USE - Method for preparing integrated electrode collecting plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures realizing simple operation, and improves mechanical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery comprising multiple integrated electrode collector plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated electrode collecting plate.    Current collecting board (6)    Electrode layers (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking vanadium fluid flow battery pile units on a lower plate layer. The battery pile units are positioned via a positioning member i.e. straight rod, in the process of overlaying. An upper cover plate is covered at an uppermost end of the battery pile unit. The battery pile unit is connected via an elastic member i.e. screw. The vanadium fluid flow battery pile unit is pressed downward via a downward pressing member (103). The battery pile unit is locked via a fastening member after downward pressing of the battery unit to a preset position.    USE - Vanadium battery loading and stacking method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving working efficiency of a vanadium battery by introducing the vanadium battery loading and stacking device. The method enables ensuring exact location and high precision during the process of loading and stacking, thus improving overall effectiveness of the vanadium battery pile unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery loading and stacking device comprising a height adjustable workbench.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vanadium battery loading and stacking device.    Adjustable workbench (101)    Lower template (102)    Downward pressing member (103)    Device main body (104)    Table surface (105)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery whose bottom part is provided with a heating base. A controller is utilized for controlling heating of the battery. A temperature sensing module is utilized for sensing peripheral temperature of the storage battery. The temperature sensing module is provided with a temperature sensing plug and an ambient temperature sensor. The temperature sensing plug is arranged at outer side of a vehicle. An environment temperature sensor signal, collecting temperature signal of the temperature sensing plug sensor and the battery voltage signal are collected.    USE - Automatic multi-level heating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures reliable battery heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automatic multi-level heating method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustration of an automatic multi-level heating method of vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a vehicle head body (2) whose side wall (1) is provided with a central processor (3), where the central processor is connected with a telescopic structure array device and a group of storage battery. The array device of a storage battery circuit is connected with a solar intelligent charging and discharging unit by an inverter. The inverter is connected with a hydraulic cylinder assembly device equipped with a solar battery component (7). A solar cell module circuit is connected with an automatic sun tracing device, where the tracking device is connected with the controller.    USE - Mobile emergency guarantee power station for use during remote electro less region military, rescue process, exploration process, scientific experiment and engineering construction, military, scientific investigation, and nomadic operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply method for a solar mobile emergency guarantee power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mobile emergency guarantee power station.    Side wall (1)    Vehicle head body (2)    Central processor (3)    Solar battery component (7)
NOVELTY - The separator has a heat-resistant porous layer formed on surfaces of a resin porous membrane. Thickness of the heat-resistant porous layer is 3-5 micrometers. Thermal contraction rate of the heat-resistant porous layer is 200 degree celsius. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are separated by the heat-resistant porous layer. A model cell is provided with a non-aqueous electrolyte. This model cell is provided in a high-temperature container. Positive electrode side of a lead part is connected to a collector. A positive mix layer is provided with the lead part.    USE - Separator for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery utilized in an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and portable apparatuses, such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-resistant porous layer whose thermal contraction rate is 200 degree celsius, thus improving safety of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery at the time of high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - Composition comprises a elongate elements and a particles, where the elongate elements and particles comprise a metal or semi-metal comprising one or more of the group comprising silicon, tin, germanium and/or aluminum but excluding compositions in which silicon-comprising elongate elements having a diameter of 30-50 nm and aluminum-comprising elongate elements having a diameter of 500 nm to 50 mu m and an aspect ratio (ratio of the length to the diameter of the fiber) of greater than 2.    USE - The composition is useful for manufacturing electrode and secondary battery, which is useful in device (all claimed) including battery, mobile phones, laptop computers, global positioning system (GPS) devices, and motor vehicles. The composition is useful for manufacturing solar cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composition exhibits good capacity characteristics over a prolonged period of time, and reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method-I of manufacturing the composition comprising mixing a metal or semi-metal comprising elongate elements with a metal or semi-metal comprising particles;    (2) an electrode comprising a current collector and the composition;    (3) a method-II of manufacturing an electrode comprising preparing a slurry of the composition in a solvent, applying the slurry to a substrate and drying the product to remove the solvent thus forming a coating or layer of the composition on the substrate and connecting the coated substrate to a current collector; and    (4) a battery comprising a cathode, an anode comprising a material and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The machine has a liquid-contacting portion that is provided with an organic substance raw material. Vessel inner cylinder (1a), stirring portion (2) and isolation portion (3) with the organic substance raw material is provided on the machine main portion. The liquid-contacting portion is provided with a grinding dispersion machine main portion. The organic substance raw material is used by the plastic portion that is adapted to the separate characteristic calculated by the liquid-contacting portion.    USE - Machine for stirring, grinding and dispersing of electrode material of lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic substance contamination can be reduced. The thermal decomposition can be suppressed effectively. The to-be-processed object is highly purified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wet medium stirring, grinding and dispersion machine.    Vessel (1)    Vessel inner cylinder (1a)    Stirring portion (2)    Isolation portion (3)    Rotational drive axis (4)
NOVELTY - Preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, comprises: (a) providing catalyst particles (I); (b) treating the catalyst particles in or with an acid; and (c) depositing platinum on the treated catalyst particles.    USE - The process is useful for preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, which are useful in membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces platinum transition metal catalyst particles with high activity and high long term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, comprises: (a) providing catalyst particles of formula (M1xN1y) (I); (b) treating the catalyst particles in or with an acid; and (c) depositing platinum on the treated catalyst particles.    M1 = P;    N1 = an element of the group of transition metals other than platinum or any mixed crystal or any intermetallic compound of two or more elements of the group of transition metals; and    x, y = a value between greater than 0 and less than 1, where x+y is less than or equal to 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the platinum transition metal catalyst particles obtained by the above process.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging N and P doped semiconductor elements (3) and annular insulating materials along axial direction (2). The alternate insulating materials are extended outside and compressed inside along radial direction. An electrically conductive material is coated on outer and inner peripheral surfaces of insulating materials, to form ridges on peripheral surfaces. The extended ridges formed on peripheral surfaces are removed, so that coating material along axial direction of insulating material is interrupted.    USE - Method for manufacturing tubular thermoelectric module for thermoelectric generator used for converting thermal energy in exhaust gas of motor vehicle into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the extended ridges formed on peripheral surfaces are removed, the increase in complete removal of ridges can be prevented, and the usage of electrically conductive material can be reduced. The inner and outer tubes positioned with respect to inner and outer peripheral surfaces of insulating material can be insulated reliably. The manufacturing cost of the tubular thermoelectric module can be reduced. The yield of tubular thermoelectric module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the tubular thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Axial direction (2)    Semiconductor element (3)    Tubular element (7)    Insulation layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining energy from street through exhaust gas recirculation in two-stroke engines. The excess energy of a generator is derived in a power grid through induction on steel belted tires of an electric car.    USE - Method for converting the resistant air into energy in electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves obtaining energy from street through exhaust gas recirculation in two-stroke engines, and hence ensures unlimited mileage of an electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of an electric car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle power supply device has an auxiliary power supply unit (20) that is provided with a series regulator (22) connected at a parallel state to the DC/DC converter (21) of the switching control system. A switch (14) is used in interrupting the electric power supply path from the battery (12) and to the vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus (11).    USE - Vehicle power supply device for providing power to vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus e.g. electronic control unit, of the e.g. brake system, steering system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is supplied quickly and reliably with respect to the vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus during engine start, preventing instance where apparatus malfunctions due to drop in power supply voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply circuit of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus (11)    Battery (12)    Switch (14)    Auxiliary power supply unit (20)    DC/DC converter (21)    Series regulator (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel to an anode side and discharging anode exhaust gas on the anode side. A partial stream of the anode exhaust gas is fed back to anode side as a recirculation gas and remaining partial stream is discharged as exhaust gas. The measuring devices are arranged to measure the volumetric flows of discharged anode exhaust gas and recirculated anode exhaust gas respectively so as to determine the ratio of recirculated exhaust gas with respect to total amount of exhaust gas.    USE - Method for operating solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle, power plant and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The solid oxide fuel cell can be operated easily with high precision while improving the efficiency of the solid oxide fuel cell. Since two measuring devices are arranged to measure the volumetric flows of discharged anode exhaust gas and recirculated anode exhaust gas respectively, the robust and simple measurement arrangement is ensured. Since partial stream of the anode exhaust gas is fed back to anode side as recirculation gas, the water management on the anode side is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the method for operating solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a wound electrode assembly (1) in which a positive electrode (10), a negative electrode (20) and a separator (30) are laminated together. An alumina-containing layer (40) containing alumina particles is formed on the positive electrode, the negative electrode or the separator. The alumina-containing layer is made of polyvinylidene difluoride.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) used in electric automobile such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding strength between alumina containing layer and electrodes is improved, thus the delamination and loss of short circuit prevention layer and/or active material layer during manufacturing process of battery are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wound electrode assembly.    Wound electrode assembly (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Separator (30)    Alumina containing layer (40)
NOVELTY - Method (M1) of separating and recovering phosphorus component from wastewater, involves depositing phosphorus component as potassium dihydrogen phosphate in wastewater, allowing the wastewater containing deposited phosphorus component to react with alkali electrolyzed water, and separating phosphorus component from the reacted wastewater.    USE - The method (M1) is useful for separating and recovering phosphorus component, preferably potassium hydrogen phosphate used for sewage disposal, and as component of ferroelectric substance, piezoelectric element, electro-optical element, laser beam harmonics generation element, battery raw material or fertilizer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple to perform, and cost-effective, and reduces wastewater to fraction grade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sewage treatment or refuse disposal method (M2), involves obtaining waste liquid from product of above-mentioned method (M1), precipitating the liquid and using the precipitate as active ingredient for performing method (M2); and    (2) precipitate comprising potassium hydrogen phosphate for performing method (M2).
NOVELTY - The VRLA battery has several stacked interconnected spiral wound cells (12A-12E). The length (L) of each cell is less than the diameter (D). The cell is formed with non-conductive case containing a spiral wound positive plate (16), a negative plate (18) a separator provided between the plates, acidic electrolyte, positive post and negative post for electrical connection to an adjacent cell in series. Each cell has toroidal configuration with an open core for cooling and thermal management of battery.    USE - VRLA battery used in hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The VRLA cell has length less than diameter, so that multiple cells are interconnected within less space. The spiral wound cell having cells with shorter grid in length direction, so that performance of cell is improved due to lower electrical resistance from one end of the cell to the opposite end of the cell. The spiral wound VRLA has larger diameter cells having a toroidal or open core design, so that uniform cooling of the cells are provided using variety cooling mediums such as air, water and heat transfer fluids. The crimped metal structure is used to ensure functional battery design and performance of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of VRLA battery.    Stack (10)    VRLA cells (12A,12B,12C,12D,12E)    Relief valve (14)    Positive terminal (16)    Negative terminal (18)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly (10) with negative and positive electrodes, and copper case (5) for housing the electrode assembly. The copper case is electrically coupled to the negative electrode. An aluminum case (15) for housing copper case, is electrically insulated from the copper case, and is electrically coupled to the positive electrode.    USE - Rechargeable battery for driving motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and portable electronic apparatus such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode assembly is housed in copper and aluminum cases, the cases are short-circuited and current charged in the electrode assembly is discharged with low resistance at the time of infiltration of conductive foreign materials into the electrode assembly through the aluminum case or press fracture, such that firing risk of rechargeable battery can be prevented, and rechargeable battery can be secured against press fracture of conductive foreign materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Copper case (5)    Insulator (7)    Electrode assembly (10)    Aluminum case (15)    Through holes (51,61,71)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a negative electrode having a negative electrode mixture layer on surface(s) of a negative collector, a positive electrode, a separator which is formed between positive electrode and negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode mixture layer comprises negative electrode active material, lithium-ion conducting polymer, carboxymethylcellulose and latex binder. The total content of carboxymethylcellulose and lithium-ion conducting polymer is 0.2-2.2 %mass.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phones, notebook computer, personal digital assistant, hybrid electric vehicle and electric power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved reliability and improved low-temperature characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a negative electrode having a negative electrode mixture layer on surface(s) of a negative collector, a positive electrode, a separator formed between positive electrode and negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode mixture layer comprises negative electrode active material, lithium-ion conducting polymer, carboxymethylcellulose and latex binder. The content of carboxymethylcellulose is equal to or greater than the content of lithium-ion conducting polymer. The total content of carboxymethylcellulose and lithium ion conducting polymer is 0.2-2.2 %mass with respect to the total content of negative electrode mixture layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (A) has a bipolar element (1), and a casing containing the bipolar element, where the casing is made by composite material including a matrix and a porous reinforcement i.e. fabric (4) of carbon fibers, where the matrix includes a hardened polymer i.e. epoxy resin (5). The porous reinforcement and the hardened polymer encase the bipolar element and maintain a predetermined pressure on sides of the element to maintain a predetermined contact between components of the element. The porous reinforcement is formed of parts on faces of the element.    USE - Bipolar electrochemical battery i.e. lithium-ion bipolar battery, for use in an assembly (claimed) i.e. high voltage assembly such as battery pack, used in a micro-hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous reinforcement maintains an optimal contact between the components of the element, prevents the polymer to flue toward outside during pressurization of the polymer, and ensures pressure maintaining function of the components of the element. The casing has reduced weight, so that the battery possesses high mass energy. The battery is set in parallel with another battery so as to form a compact assembly with minimum electric connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a casing of a bipolar electrochemical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium-ion bipolar battery with a casing.    Bipolar electrochemical battery (A)    Bipolar element (1)    Fabric of carbon fibers (4)    Epoxy resin (5)
NOVELTY - The turbocharger has a solar cell (100) installed in an outer side of a vehicle. A compressor (200) is provided with a power source and installed in an inner side of the vehicle. An air tank (400) is installed in the inner side of the vehicle for maintaining an inner air pressure. A controller (300) controls a solenoid valve (410). The controller is provided with an engine control unit (ECU). An opening unit of a throttle valve (T) determines acceleration of the controller. A suction pipe (I) is connected to the air tank.    USE - Turbocharger for an engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The turbocharger is simple in structure and easy to maintain and repair. The air tank supplies compressed air to an engine so as to improve inhalation efficiency of the engine, and to improve performance of the engine. The turbocharger avoids the need for intercooler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a turbo charger controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a turbocharger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Suction pipe (I)    Throttle valve (T)    Solar cell (100)    Compressor (200)    Controller (300)    Air tank (400)    Solenoid valve (410)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine cooled with cooling water when the engine ejects the exhaust gas. An exhaust air passage pipe is utilized for collecting the exhaust gas. A washer liquid injecting apparatus heats up washer solution within a reservoir. The exhaust air passage pipe connects the reservoir of the apparatus. A temperature sensor is installed on the reservoir to detect temperature of washer solution. A fan motor delivers the exhaust gas within the exhaust air passage pipe. Another reservoir is connected to the former reservoir to accommodate the heated washer solution.    USE - Washer fluid heating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains the washer solution to be warm so as to easily remove foreign substance such as ice, frost and dust. The system prevents danger caused due to fire while utilizing exhaust heat and improves stability and performance of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a washer fluid heating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (1) has generator (20) which is driven with the coolant heated by the engine (E) waste heat, and a battery (30) which collects the electric power generated with the generator. A pump (15) is made to circulate through the coolant, and a temperature sensor (40a,40b) detects the temperature of the coolant via the temperature of engine. A control apparatus (50) controls the circulating load of coolant with the pump according to the loaded condition of battery when the detection temperature of temperature sensor exceeds the threshold temperature.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus for internal combustion engine for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves lifetime improvement and prevents the enlargement of battery since the waste-heat energy can be collected also in state with low temperature of coolant immediately after starting of engine, while the amount of charges and discharges of battery can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an exhaust heat recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust-heat recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (1)    Pump (15)    Generator (20)    Battery (30)    Temperature sensor (40a,40b)    Control apparatus (50)    Engine (E)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching element (16) arranged in series with an electrical load (14) and parallel to voltage memory cells (12) e.g. super capacitors. The switching element is closed when the switching element reaches or exceeds threshold voltage. A control device (22) assigns temperature to the memory cells and module voltage to a module (13) and influences the threshold voltage of the individual memory cells based on the function of the assigned temperature while maintaining the module voltage.    USE - System for storing electric energy for a hybrid drive of a commercial vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle such as bus, in a city/suburban traffic. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device assigns temperature to the memory cells and module voltage to the module, and influences the threshold voltage of the individual memory cells based on the function of the assigned temperature while maintaining the module voltage, thus manufacturing the system with maximum working life and low probability of failure while maximizing utilization of a memory.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electric energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for storing electric energy.    Electric energy storing system (10)    Voltage memory cells (12)    Module (13)    Electrical load (14)    Switching element (16)    Control device (22)
NOVELTY - A carbonic acid-type chelating agent is added to platinum hydroxide polymer fluid, and the size of platinum hydroxide polymer is stabilized.    USE - Stabilization of size of platinum hydroxide polymer used for precursor material for catalyst used for processing exhaust gas of motor vehicle, and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stabilized solution of platinum hydroxide polymer having excellent thermal stability and handleability, and low proton concentration.
NOVELTY - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises lithium element, phosphorus element and sulfur element. The peak area ratio at peak top of 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 is 12-50, when the sum total of each area of the spectrum is made into the peak top of 406 plus minus 4 cm-1, 418 plus minus 4 cm-1, and 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 which carried out the waveform separation of the 330-450 cm-1 peak is set to 100 in the average of the Raman spectrum obtained by carrying out duplicate measurement.    USE - Sulfide-type solid electrolyte is used for lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide-type solid electrolyte has excellent moisture resistance. The battery using the electrolyte has high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises lithium element, phosphorus element and sulfur element. The peak area ratio at peak top of 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 is 12-50, when the sum total of each area of the spectrum is made into the peak top of 406 plus minus 4 cm-1, 418 plus minus 4 cm-1, and 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 which carried out the waveform separation of the 330-450 cm-1 peak is set to 100 in the average of the Raman spectrum obtained by carrying out duplicate measurement. The sulfide-type solid electrolyte has peak which originates in a crystal in the position of 90.9 plus minus 0.4 ppm and 86.5 plus minus 0.4 ppm in a solid phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sulfide-type solid electrolyte; and    (2) lithium ion battery, which has electrode layer.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material consists of spherical secondary particles comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel complex oxide. The average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 1-4 mu m, and the particle size distribution width is 2 or less.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic devices and automotive applications. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent output characteristics and low internal resistance. The active material has high capacity, and can be manufactured stably and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material consists of spherical secondary particles comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel complex oxide of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2. The average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 1-4 mu m, and the particle size distribution width is 2 or less.    x=0.1-0.21;    y=0.01-0.08;and    z=0.05-0.1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active material, which involves baking the composite granulated material of titanium compound and compound in which nickel and cobalt are formed into solid solution, obtaining nickel complex oxide particles, and producing lithium-nickel complex oxide by mixing the nickel complex oxide particles and a lithium compound, and baking at 690-750 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken perspective view of a 2032 type coin battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Gasket (4)    Negative electrode can (5)
NOVELTY - An alkali is added to discharge liquid and/or washing liquid containing lithium discharged during recovery of valuable metals from lithium ion battery. An acidic-type solvent-extraction agent is contacted with liquid, pH of the liquid is adjusted to 9 or less at 0-25 degrees C, and lithium ion is extracted. The lithium ion-extracted agent is contacted with acidic solution having pH of 3 or less, and back extraction of lithium ion is carried out. Thus, lithium is recovered.    USE - Recovery of lithium from discharge liquid and/or washing liquid containing lithium discharged during recovery of valuable metals from lithium ion battery used as power supply for motor vehicles, computer, digital camera, mobile telephone and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium is efficiently recovered without impurities including phosphorus and fluorine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of recovery of lithium. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Acid and reducing agent are added in inorganic material of positive electrode material removed from waste lithium-ion battery, and obtained product is filtered, to remove insoluble acetylene black, and to obtain filtrate. The obtained filtrate, titanium plate and graphite rod are taken, and electrochemical deposition is carried out, and manganese dioxide solid is obtained. The pH of obtained solution is adjusted, and filtered to obtain precipitate and filtrate, which is added in sodium carbonate solution, filtered, washed and dried, to obtain lithium carbonate solid.    USE - Recycling method of manganese and lithium in power-type manganese-lithium battery of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The high-purity lithium carbonate solid is environmentally-friendly recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste lithium-ion battery is discharged, and casing is removed from waste lithium-ion battery to obtain positive pole portion. An organic adhesive of positive pole portion is removed to obtain positive electrode material of power-type manganese-lithium battery. Acid and reducing agent are added in inorganic material of obtained positive electrode material to dissolve, and obtained product is filtered, to remove insoluble acetylene black, and to obtain filtrate. The obtained filtrate (electrolyte), titanium plate (working electrode), and graphite rod (counter electrode) are taken, current density is controlled at 300-800 A/m2, temperature is controlled at 60-80 degrees C, and electrochemical deposition is carried out for 5-8 hours, and manganese dioxide solid is obtained. The pH of obtained residual solution is adjusted to 9-10, and filtered to obtain precipitate and filtrate. The obtained filtrate is added in 30-40 wt.% of sodium carbonate solution until precipitation is completely carried out, filtered, washed and dried, to obtain lithium carbonate solid.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a pressure cavity part arranged in a tire main body and divided into two sections. A piston assembly is equipped at each section of the pressure cavity part. An end portion of the piston assembly is connected to a power transmission assembly. The power transmission assembly is connected to a generator. A gear is connected to the generator. The power transmission assembly comprises an overrunning clutch gear connected to a piston assembly through a connection rod. A transfer acceleration gear is arranged with an inner tooth part of a comprehensive transmission gear.    USE - Tire pressure power generation mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is simple in structure and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tire pressure power generation mechanism.
NOVELTY - A lithium nickel-based oxide contains VI group metal chosen from manganese, cobalt, magnesium and aluminum, lithium, nickel, cobalt and oxygen.    USE - Lithium nickel-based oxide used as cathode active material for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium nickel-based oxide provides lithium secondary battery with high capacitance and safety. The swelling of lithium nickel-based oxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium nickel-based oxide has compositional formula: LixNiyM1-yO2 or Li(Lia(Ni1/2Mn1/2)1-a-bCob)Oz, where x and z are 0.95-1.05, y is 0.4-0.9, a is 0-0.05, b is 0-0.4, M is VI group metal chosen from manganese, cobalt, magnesium and aluminum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting generated direct current (DC) current and produced direct voltage regarding a power guide. The power guide is adjusted, and power alteration of an arc is detected during power decrease of the arc depending on adjustable direction of the power guide on serial or parallel arc. Short circuit current is generated in a parallel arc during a DC power interruption. The power guide is adjusted in short circuit direction around adjustable amount. A circuit breaker (11) is serially switched into a lead (5).    USE - Method for secure switching of a DC voltage system e.g. photovoltaic system (claimed) such as batter plant, fuel cell plant and electrical system in a motor car, electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating short circuit current in the parallel arc during DC power interruption, thus enabling secure switching of the DC voltage system in a convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for secure switching of a DC voltage system comprising a transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic system with multiple photovoltaic modules interconnected in strings and a DC current-side sensor and an inverter with DC current-side control for a power guide.    Photovoltaic system (1)    Photovoltaic modules (2)    Common inverter (3)    Lead (5)    Circuit breaker (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has several cells (2) that are electrically connected in parallel or series along a heat guide plate (1). A spacer and a compensating element (4) are arranged between two adjacent cells and a thermally conductive element (3) is provided at the sides of each cell. The thermally conductive element is positively contacted with the heat guide plate in coupling region (3-2) of the thermally conductive element so that elastic deformation of the thermally conductive element is possible.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium polymer battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermally conductive element is positively contacted with the heat guide plate in coupling region, the heat generated by the cells can be directly transferred to the heat guide plate so that heat dissipation efficiency of the battery can be improved and temperature control of the battery can be enhanced. Hence, stability of the battery can be ensured and assembling efficiency of the battery can be improved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery.    Heat guide plate (1)    Cell (2)    Thermally conductive element (3)    Coupling region (3-2)    Compensating element (4)
NOVELTY - The battery is connected in a controller and equipped with a heater, which comprises a switch that connects the controller. A central control equipment of vehicle is equipped with the heater. An outer housing is provided that includes a main body and two terminals, which are fixed in the main body. The terminal is formed of a conductive material, where the battery is fixed and installed in the main body.    USE - Battery for vehicle having heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is connected in a controller and equipped with a heater, which comprises a switch that connects the controller, and hence maintains discharge efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.
NOVELTY - In an aviation power plant with a generator of fuel elements, comprising a generator on fuel elements, a stabiliser, the first DC-DC converter, the first inverter, three switching elements and a unit of automatic monitoring and control, additionally the second DC-DC converter is introduced, as well as the second inverter and a protection unit, the first, second and third outputs of which are connected to appropriate inputs of switching elements, and at the same time it is connected to the fourth output of the automatic monitoring and control unit, the first, second and third outputs of which are the outputs of devices, besides, the generator output is the input of the stabiliser, the output of which is the input of the first DC-DC converter, the output of which via switching elements is connected in parallel to the inputs of the second DC-DC converter, the first and second inverters, the outputs of which are the inputs of the automatic monitoring and control unit.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of fuel elements energy into electric energy of higher quality with specified output parameters for reliable supply of aircraft air-borne loads by all types of electric current, excluding supply of voltage in case of emergencies. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The battery state monitor has identification signal generation unit (70) that outputs an identification signal (DSi) identifying the battery cell (Ci1-Cin) corresponding to selected input signal based on signal generated with the selection process. A pair of electrodes of each battery cell is connected to each pair of input terminals of each electric potential converting circuit (50). The voltage of electric potential converting circuit is applied to the cathode of photodiode of a photocoupler (60).    USE - Battery state monitor used for monitoring state of assembled battery used as electric power source of vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures voltage of assembled battery is monitored immediately after starting the introduction of fuel gas to assembled battery by using the power supply of monitoring unit as flyback converter. Ensures easy and appropriate monitoring of the state of detection target battery since information of detection target batter is acquirable. Simplifies processing operation since identification signal is generated based on signal produced with the selection process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the structure of monitoring unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric potential converting circuit (50)    Photocoupler (60)    Identification signal generation unit (70)    Battery cell (Ci1-Cin)    Identification signal (DSi)
NOVELTY - The battery state monitor has electric potential converting circuit (50) with output connected to the cathode of diode (60) while anodes of diode are short-circuited. A multiplexer (MPX) selects whether input signal of electric potential converting circuit is made into the voltage at both ends of battery cell (Ci1-Cin), or set as the reference voltage (Vref).    USE - Battery state monitor used for monitoring state of assembled battery used as electric power source of vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows detection of the abnormality of detection system of monitoring unit by enabling switching of the input of electric potential converting circuit with the voltage and reference voltage of battery cell. Allows diagnosis of the presence or absence of abnormality of the connection by diagnosing whether the connection of battery cell and electric potential circuit is normal based on minimum value within the block. Improves diagnostic precision by diagnosing on condition that output current of assembled battery is below the threshold current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the monitoring unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric potential converting circuit (50)    Diode (60)    Battery cell (Ci1-Cin)    Multiplexer (MPX)    Reference voltage (Vref)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has circulation control which facilitates circulation of the cooling medium inside the fuel cell. A cooling medium circulatory system (70) is stopped. A control unit (80) is adapted to repeat by turn the stop control which stops the circulation of the cooling medium inside of a fuel cell (100). The control unit is configured for switching the control to perform to the circulation control when a threshold value with a first temperature difference with the fuel cell inside temperature and the supply refrigerant temperature is reached while performing the stop control.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g., polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses occurrence of malfunction originating in the temperature of the fuel cell by control of a cooling medium circulatory system, e.g., such as e.g., decline in electric power generation efficiency and damage, since the control unit is configured for switching the control to perform to the circulation control when a threshold value with a first temperature difference with the fuel cell inside temperature and the supply refrigerant temperature is reached while performing the stop control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Hydrogen tank (51)    Cooling medium circulatory system (70)    Control unit (80)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus has a power supply control switch (33) which is configured to switch a power supply to a first insulation communication circuit so that a power supply voltage is supplied to a first insulation communication circuit. A second insulation communication circuit receives a heartbeat signal and performs insulation communication. The first insulation communication circuit, power supply control switch, and battery management apparatus (60) are provided with an electronic control apparatus (71) which controls the operation of second insulation communication circuit.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety and reduces power consumption by detecting abnormality of the secondary battery cell by a heartbeat signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the vehicle having the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Assembled batteries (11-13)    Assembled battery monitoring circuits (21-23)    Power supply control switch (33)    Battery management apparatus (60)    Electronic control apparatus (71)
NOVELTY - Optimization of power and efficiency of a battery operated vehicle and means for road load vehicle management system, are disclosed. The switch in the vehicle transfers the electrical energy i.e. the stored energy from the battery to the electric motor-energizing the motor to operate. Effectively electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy with speed and power control. A transmission system from the motor to the driven wheel with multiple sprockets on the driven wheel connected by means of a chain or belts drive to drive the rear wheel. The aligner-selector actuated by an intelligent microprocessor controller which causes the selection of transmission based on sensing the road load conditions, power and torque requirements. Maximum speed and torque is programmed by means of microprocessor controller based on road load conditions that selects best transmission ratio of mechanical type transmission system which could be either gears, sprockets or hydraulic. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves winding a fiber bundle, impregnated with resin liquid, on the outer periphery of the liner (32) connected to both ends of the cylindrical straight body (38), while adjusting the distance between nozzles (36,37) included in the domes (40,41) on top of the liner.    USE - Manufacturing method for pressure vessel, such as high pressure tank or vessel filled with e.g. hydrogen gas or natural gas to be used as fuel for natural gas vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By winding the resin liquid-impregnated fiber bundle on a liner while adjusting the distance between nozzles of the liner, the desired pressure resistance of the pressure bundle can be reproduced accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a liner support apparatus holding a liner.    Liner (32)    Nozzles (36,37)    Straight body (38)    Domes (40,41)    Liner support apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The transporter has a main battery (21) and a sub battery (23) each storing the electric power produced with an alternator (20) driven by output of an engine (E). A controller (C) controls the apparatus of a work system with the electric power stored in the sub battery and the apparatus of a driving system with the electric power stored in the main battery. The stored electric power in the sub battery is also used to operate an expansion-contraction cylinder (10) for sliding a loading platform.    USE - Vehicle transporter.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power stored in the sub battery is conserved so as not to unnecessarily drive the engine, achieving energy savings and reduction in environmental impact during operation of the transporter. Driving system apparatuses, such as an electric motor, can be operated with stored electric power in the main battery, avoiding situation in which the transporter becomes non-drivable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the operation system of a vehicle transporter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Expansion-contraction cylinder (10)    Alternator (20)    Main battery (21)    Sub battery (23)    Controller (C)    Engine (E)
NOVELTY - The carrier has multiple inclination frames provided with a connection bracket. An expansion-contraction cylinder (10) is fixed to the connection bracket. A guide roller is provided in a cylinder tube of the expansion-contraction cylinder. The guide roller rolls along guide rails in an opposing surface of the inclination frame. A battery electric power detection part detects electric energy stored in an automotive battery. A control part controls an operation system by the electric power stored in the automotive battery.    USE - Vehicle carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier saves energy and reduces power failure of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an operation system of a vehicle carrier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Expansion-contraction cylinder (10)    Main battery (21)    Sub-battery (23)    Cylinder (32)    Motor (33)
NOVELTY - The structure has a male contact (1) provided with a pin (11) and a contact pin fixing seat (12). A nut contact (2) is provided with a jack (21). The pin is connected with the jack. The contact pin fixing seat is provided with a reverse mating-proof convex block (14) and a plastic base. A female contact is provided with a lug and a plug block that is matched with a groove (22). The pin and a connecting wire are fixed on the plastic base.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box air outlet anti-plug contact structure.    ADVANTAGE - The male and female contacts of the structure are easy to plug. The structure has better practicability and better safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric bicycle battery box air outlet anti-plug contact structure.    Male contact (1)    Nut contact (2)    Pin (11)    Contact pin fixing seat (12)    Reverse mating-proof convex block (14)    Jack (21)    Groove (22)
NOVELTY - Electromagnetic field-shielded hybrid-structural component, preferably a battery case comprises (i) an organo sheet metal component made of a woven or core in several layers of a fibrous filler, in which carbon fibers or metal fibers are incorporated, and this fabric or core is embedded in a thermoplastic; and (ii) an another plastic- component, preferably a thermoplastic material with high electrical conductivity.    USE - The hybrid-structural component is useful: for shielding electromagnetic fields, preferably in motor vehicles; and as a battery case or a housing for accommodating electronic device components (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid-structural component: exhibits improved shielding of electromagnetic fields without affecting the stability of mechanical properties; light weight design; and improved resistance to liquid media.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind power fan impeller connected with front end of a draught fan impeller of a conduit. The conduit comprises a big air inlet. The big air inlet is positioned at a front end and a back end of an air outlet. The draught fan impeller comprises three blades. Each blade is provided with a round groove. The conduit is provided with an air passage, where area space of the air inlet is larger than the air outlet.    USE - Wind power generator for use in a home and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has high-efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The system has an air cabin connected with a wind wheel main shaft. A wind wheel is connected with an end of the wind wheel main shaft. The wind wheel main shaft is connected with an end of a speed increasing transmission mechanism. A power storage module is provided with a direct or alternating current generator and a storage battery. A power input shaft of the generator is connected with the speed increasing transmission mechanism. An electric energy output end of the generator is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Detachable vehicle-mounted pneumatic wind driven power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures better source energy conservation, and has low emission effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a detachable vehicle-mounted pneumatic wind driven power system.
NOVELTY - The device has a processor module (1) electrically connected with a sound and light alarm module (2) and a moving object detection module (4). A solar power supply module (3) is electrically connected with the processor module, the sound and light alarm module and the moving object detection module to supply working power. The solar power supply module comprises a solar panel (31), a storage battery (32) and a protecting circuit (33). The solar panel and the protecting circuit are electrically connected with the storage battery. The alarm module is connected with a loudspeaker.    USE - Solar power transmission line error anti-scrape alarm device for a construction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can locate an attention line position of the vehicle so as to reduce fault rate and ensure protection model for normal operation of the power transmission line, thus providing security for electrical installation and improving economic and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power transmission line error anti-scrape alarm device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Processor module (1)    Sound and light alarm module (2)    Solar power supply module (3)    Moving object detection module (4)    Solar panel (31)    Storage battery (32)    Protecting circuit (33)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor and a controllable switch connected in a series manner. An electric quantity detecting unit is connected with a storage battery. An output end of the electric quantity detecting unit is connected with an integrated circuit (IC). The IC is connected with the controllable switch.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. motor car, energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases storing quantity, prolongs service life of an electric vehicle and increasing efficiency of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle energy storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has a storage battery group work unit, a super capacitor and a reverse diode, where the storage battery group work unit is provided with multiple working units that are connected in series. A super capacitor supplies transient large power for the storage battery group work unit. The storage battery group work unit is provided with a lithium ion battery pack and a lithium ion battery pack protection circuit. The lithium ion battery pack is provided with lithium ion batteries that are connected in series. The protection circuit is provided with a normally closed thermal relay.    USE - Power supply circuit for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is simple in structure, and has better transient large power performance and soft discharge cutting function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply circuit.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (15) comprising electrode assembly (10). An upper retainer (62) in the case surrounds a portion of electrode assembly and a lower retainer (61) in case surrounds another portion of electrode assembly. A connection portion connects the retainers. The electrode assembly is connected with terminal of battery by current collection lead tab (31).    USE - Prismatic rechargeable battery such as lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium polymer rechargeable battery and cylindrical rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to small-sized electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retainer surrounding the electrode assembly is provided in the case, so that undesirable movement of electrode assembly is prevented. The retainer is disposed between the electrode assembly and the cap plate, so that damage to the electrode assembly is prevented. The cap plate is provided, so that the case is sealed properly. Ribs are provided in order to produce mechanical stability. The device includes positive gasket, so that electrolyte solution leakage is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of prismatic rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (15)    Lead tab (31)    Lower retainer (61)    Upper retainer (62)    Prismatic rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting output electric power of fuel cell. The peak electric power is detected after starting the fuel cell. The decreasing rate of output electric power is calculated when peak electric power is calculated. The decreasing rate of output electric power is compared with reference decreasing rate. The deterioration of fuel cell is determined based on comparison.    USE - Method of determining deterioration of fuel cell of secondary battery for driving power supply of electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell can be determined accurately from the start of the electric power generation of the fuel cell. The time for determination of deterioration can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of determining deterioration of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for calculating attenuation rate for output power (S8)    Step for checking fuel pump abnormality (S14)    Step for checking air pump abnormality (S16)    Step for increasing air supply for fixed time (S18)    Step for checking degradation of alarm (S20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has electrode connection unit which is connected to electrode of lead acid battery. A pulse wave drive signal is generated by drive signal generation unit using electric current taken out from electrode of lead acid battery. The electric current taken out from electrode of lead acid battery is adjusted to specific range by resistance unit. A counter electromotive force and reverse current is supplied by switching unit (140) to lead acid battery that synchronizes with falling edge of pulse wave drive signal.    USE - Sulfate film removal apparatus in lead acid battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The removal efficiency of the sulfate film is improved. The performance of the lead acid battery is recovered. The fall of charge performance and discharge performance of lead acid battery is prevented. The heat generation at the time of removal of sulfate film in lead acid battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sulfate film removal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the sulfate film removal apparatus.    Sulfate film removal apparatus (10)    Power supply unit (110)    Pulse generation unit (120)    Waveform shaping unit (130)    Switching unit (140)
NOVELTY - The device (22) has external and internal temperature detection units (31,32) which detect the temperature of external and internal air of vehicle (1). An intake-air-control unit (30) carries out drive control of external and internal air flow volume regulating valves (27,28) and air-conditioning air flow amount regulating valve (29) based on the temperature detected by detection units. The intake-air-control unit generates the gas that is optimized by passing along flow paths and regulating valves, and supplies gas as oxidant gas into fuel cell main casing (8).    USE - Intake device of air-cooled fuel cell mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The intake-air-control unit can generate the gas optimized by passing along flow paths and regulating valves, and supplies the oxidant gas into fuel cell main casing, such that the intake device can maintain the sufficient electric power generation with fuel cell main casing. Hence the internal air of vehicle can be utilized, and the efficient cooling and heating of fuel cell main casing can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the intake device of air-cooled fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell main casing (8)    Intake device (22)    External and internal air flow volume regulating valves (27,28)    Air-conditioning air flow amount regulating valve (29)    Intake-air-control unit (30)    External and internal temperature detection unit (31,32)
NOVELTY - The battery has a wire-like outside current collector (50) provided with an anode active material layer (20). An electrode assembly is extended along a longitudinal direction. An inner side current collector (10) is formed by adding a non-conducting polymer surface with a stainless steel material, aluminum - cadmium alloy material, an aluminum material, nickel, titanium, carbon, nickel, titanium or silver or conductivity polymer material. The anode active material layer and a negative active material layer (40) are provided with an active material particle.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery for use in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves a reaction speed, and ensures high flexibility. The battery can prevent a deintercalation of the active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cable-type secondary battery.    Inner side current collector (10)    Anode active material layer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)    Negative active material layer (40)    Wire-like outside current collector (50)
NOVELTY - A non-refractory transition metal is disposed on a substrate (10). The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least on portion of gas reacts with at least on portion of non-refractory transition metal, to form solid primary structure. The non-refractory transition metal is disposed on outer surface of solid primary structure and exposed to silane gas, and gas reacts with non-refractory transition metal. The obtained solid secondary structures are attached to solid primary structure, to obtain branched metal silicide nanostructure.    USE - Formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure e.g. branched nickel silicide nanostructure used for electrode for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, water electrolyzer, fuel cell and electrochemical hydrogen pump.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure having excellent flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-refractory transition metal is disposed on a substrate. The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least on portion of gas reacts with at least on portion of non-refractory transition metal, to form solid primary structure and to obtain trunk (40). The non-refractory transition metal is disposed on outer surface of solid primary structure. The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least one portion of gas reacts with at least one portion of non-refractory transition metal to form solid secondary structures. The solid secondary structures are attached to solid primary structure, to obtain branched metal silicide nanostructure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion-battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view explaining the formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure.    Substrate (10)    Catalyst (20)    Liquid catalyst (30)    Trunk (40)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a cathodic half cell with a catholyte inlet and outlet. A catholyte pathway extends between the catholyte inlet and outlet and within the cathodic half cell. A cathode with several cathodic wires (530) extends perpendicular to and within the catholyte pathway. Each of the wires extends parallel to each other, and an electrolyte membrane is arranged between the cathodic half cell and an anodic half cell. A cathodic contact is electrically connected with a cathode and outer portion of the cathodic half cell.    USE - Flow battery cell of flow battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathodic half cell has the length greater than the height along the catholyte pathway and the height greater than the width along the catholyte pathway, the volumetric flow rate is improved and the life of the flow battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cathodic wire assembly.    Cathodic wire assembly (500)    Opening portion (504)    Front side (510)    Side portions (518,520)    Cathodic wire (530)
NOVELTY - The gear has a driving gear (1) that is rotated by receiving energy. A shaft gear (2) transmits rotational force of driving gear to rotary portion. Several transmission gears (3A,3B) are set between driving gear and shaft gear. Gear portions (5,9a,9b,11a,11b,12) are formed in occlusal surface which opposes main portion. Guide rollers (13-15) are arranged between non-occlusal surfaces that oppose main portion and gear portion that opposes in press direction of guide roller is made to engage with roller.    USE - Speed up gears used in wind power generation, water power generation, electric vehicle and air blower.    ADVANTAGE - The gear contact from outer side surface to inner side surface can be prevented, so that the noise and vibration can be reduced effectively. The rotation speed can be improved and stable rotation can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the relationship of waveform gear portion and guide roller of each gear.    Outer side driving gear (1)    Inner side main shaft gear (2)    Middle transmission gears (3A,3B)    Gear portions (5,9a,9b,11a,11b,12)    Waveform guide rollers (13-15)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive agent contains cobalt compound containing nickel, lithium and cobalt. The cobalt compound exhibits peak (a) and peak (b) corresponding to 2( theta ) at 8.58 degrees and 8.48 degrees , respectively, obtained from wide-angle X-ray-diffraction measurement.    USE - Electroconductive agent is used for manufacture of alkaline storage battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile computers, digital camera, broad power supply of hybrid form electric vehicle, toy, and electrical tool.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery obtained using the electroconductive agent has improved electroconductivity and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) alkaline storage battery, which has positive electrode containing electroconductive agent; and    (2) manufacture of alkaline storage battery, which involves obtaining cobalt compound by mixing cobalt, nickel and cobalt. The atomic ratio of cobalt with respect to lithium is 1/25-1/50.
NOVELTY - The battery has a film (2) which is wrapped in a battery element. Outer surface of film is formed with a convex portion at front-end.    USE - Film-clad type battery such as non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer surface of film is provided with convex portion, damage of battery can be prevented effectively. Hence reliability of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing film-clad type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film-clad type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film (2)    Metal layer (10)    Resin layers (11,12)    Convex portion (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a tire (3) irrelevant to a driving function to a bottom surface of a vehicle casing. A motor (4) of generator is attached to a rotating shaft rod of the tire. A windmill is attached to an upper portion of a vehicle casing (1). The motor of generator is attached to the rotating shaft rod of the windmill.    USE - Method for transmitting rotation of tire on generator motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is charged by generating electricity at the time of driving of the vehicle, so that the wastefulness of the charge by outlet socket can be eliminated. Hence the electricity for charging the vehicle is unnecessary and ecological environment can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the vehicle casing.    Vehicle casing (1)    Driving tire (2)    Tire for electric power generation (3)    Generator motor (4)    Tire stachion (6)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer . At least one layer of the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer contains a solid electrolyte, and a polymer including a nitrile group-containing polymer unit (2-30 %mass). The iodine value of the polymer is 0-30 mg/100 mg.    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for portable information terminal, portable electronic device domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery has excellent solid electrolyte dispersibility, inhibits degradation of the solid electrolyte, and exhibits excellent battery output characteristics and high temperature cycle characteristics, even when sulfide glass is used as the solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid-state secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. At least one layer of the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer contains a solid electrolyte, and a polymer including a nitrile group-containing polymer unit. The amount of nitrile group-containing polymer unit in the polymer is 2-30 %mass. The iodine value of the polymer is 0-30 mg/100 mg.
NOVELTY - The flow battery has a reaction zone that is located between two electrodes. A charge mode electrolyte inlet (61) provides a portion of an electrolyte into reaction zone in charge mode. A discharge mode electrolyte inlet (62) provides a portion of the electrolyte into the reaction zone in discharge mode. A common charge and discharge mode electrolyte outlet provides the electrolyte out of the reaction zone in the charge and discharge modes.    USE - Flow battery e.g. metal-halogen flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plating morphology can be improved, the corrosion rate on the metal can be reduced, and the voltaic efficiency can be increased. The coulombic efficiency of the entire battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of the electrochemical system.    Charge mode electrolyte inlet (61)    Discharge mode electrolyte inlet (62)    Common outlet (65)    Bypass outlet (66)    Electrochemical system (1300)
NOVELTY - A service disconnect switch electrically connects lithium battery modules in series. A cell controller detects terminal voltages of respective lithium unit cells constituting the lithium battery modules. The cell controller has higher side connectors to receive terminal voltages of most significant unit cells and lower side connectors to receive terminal voltages of least significant unit cells. An integrated circuit (IC) corresponding to most significant unit cell group transmit signals through a photo coupler to control device which functions under vehicle ground power.    USE - Power supply system for hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid truck and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent productivity, assembly performance and safety of power supply system is achieved. The cost of power supply system is reduced and the reliability of power supply system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the upper cover of battery module in assembly state.    Module case (9a)    Cell pack (19)    Upper cover (46)    Positive electrode high voltage cable (81)    Upper cover flange portion (86)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery rolls (200) which are arranged in parallel. Each roll is provided with central element having bending portion at two ends, and electrode piece. An electrode piece winding is provided around or stacked outside the central element. Each cap assembly is arranged on terminal portion (402) of bending portion. The central element is used as thermally and electrically conductive channel. The heat and electricity are guided towards the central elements through coated metal substrate and guided towards terminal portion of battery.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium battery for portable electronic product used in car and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The central element is formed by highly thermally conductive material, so that heat is conducted rapidly and uniformly. The coupling reliability between electrode terminals and convergence elements can be enhanced and problems of battery over-heating can be prevented. The temperature difference between batteries in battery pack is reduced and the chance of thermal runaway is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery roll (200)    Terminal combination element (304)    Electrically conductive portion (306a)    Strength reinforcing block (308)    Terminal portion (402)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery comprises spiral electrode group which has nickel positive electrode (11) filled with positive electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape, negative electrode filled with negative electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape and separator formed into rectangular shape, alkaline electrolyte, and battery container for storing spiral electrode group and alkaline electrolyte.    USE - Cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery for vehicles e.g. hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high discharge power densities at 50% state of charge and 20% state of charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery comprises spiral electrode group which has nickel positive electrode (11) filled with positive electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape, negative electrode filled with negative electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape and separator formed into rectangular shape, alkaline electrolyte, and battery container for storing spiral electrode group and alkaline electrolyte. The ratio of long side length with respect to short side length of nickel positive electrode is 25-40. The short side length of nickel positive electrode is 25-45. The cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery has battery capacity of 3-7 Ah.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the nickel-hydrogen storage battery as alkaline storage battery.    Nickel positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)    Outer can (17)    Sealing plate (18)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery cells (114a-114c) and connecting bar (124) that is electrically connected to the battery cells. An anisotropic conductive film is formed between the battery cells and the connecting bar. The anisotropic conductive film is comprised of an electric bonding region which electrically connects the battery cell and connecting bar using welding, and outer periphery region formed at the periphery of the electric bonding region. The electric bonding region is made of nickel, steel and gold.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device such as notebook computer, and electric vehicle such as electric scooter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling force between the battery cell and connecting bar can be improved by forming anisotropic conductive film between the battery cells and the connecting bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the connection between the battery cell and connecting bar.    Battery cells (114a-114c)    Connecting bar (124)    Regions of connecting bar (124a,124b)    Cut portion of connecting bar (124c)    Maximum power supply wire (140)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion battery comprises a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and a lithium-ion electrolyte contacting with the positive and negative electrodes. The negative electrode has a graphene multi-layered structure. The graphene multi-layered structure comprises two-dimensional graphene layers, and lithium ions intercalate or de-intercalate between the graphene layers.    USE - Li-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to cell phones, notebooks, video cameras or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The Li-ion battery has increased charge/discharge efficiency of the Li-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an Li-ion battery.    Electrodes (201, 202)    Li-ion electrolyte (203)    Separator (204)    Battery can (205)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) has an ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between fuel electrode and oxidant electrode (14) to support electrochemical reactions at the electrodes. The conductive medium comprises additive for enhancing electrochemical reaction. An additive absorbent material in contact with the conductive medium, contains excess amount of additive. The additive absorbent material with activated carbon, releases the excess additive to conductive medium as concentration of additive in the conductive medium is depleted during cell operation.    USE - Electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of additives in the conductive medium can be modulated effectively by releasing excess additive to the conductive medium when concentration of additive in conductive medium is depleted during cell operation, such that the fluctuation of the concentration of additive in the conductive medium can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Oxidant electrode (14)    Peripheral gasket (15)    Electrode holder (16)    Switches (60,62)
NOVELTY - A complete fuel cell comprises a fuel distributor, an oxidizer distributor, and a solid electrolyte (13) operatively arranged between the fuel distributor and the oxidizer distributor.    USE - Fuel cell for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be manufactured in high volume at low cost, and has robust construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell comprising:    (A) passing a solid electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode substrates through printing heads in which positive and negative catalysts are printed;    (B) passing the printed substrates through rotary cutters where they are cut to fuel cell size and picked up by conveyors;    (C) bringing the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes; and to form a cell assembly;    (D) testing the cell assembly; and    (E) assembling a fuel distributor and a fuel oxidizer on the cell assembly to form a complete fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective, partially sectioned assembly view of a solid electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid electrolyte cell assembly (10)    Oxidizer distribution plate (11)    Fuel distribution plate (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a circuit (31) provided between an output terminal of a low voltage battery (50) and an air blower (40) such that the air blower is driven by a voltage output from the low voltage battery. A switch (32) is provided in the circuit to control the output voltage of the low voltage battery. A controller (60) turns on the switch such that the air blower is driven by the voltage output from the low voltage battery if a start-up of the fuel cell is detected and a failure or malfunction of a high voltage system is detected.    USE - System for starting a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The controller turns on the switch such that the air blower is driven by the voltage output from the low voltage battery if a start-up of the fuel cell is detected and a failure or malfunction of a high voltage system is detected, thus improving the reliability of the fuel cell vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting a fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a system for starting a fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    Circuit (31)    Switches (32, 35)    Air blower (40)    Low voltage battery (50)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (110) has an energy storage element, and an outer case for housing the energy storage element, where the outer case includes a protrusion part (113) protruded from a surface of the outer case. A depression part (115) having shape matched with the protrusion part is recessed from another surface (114) of the outer case toward inside the outer case, where the protrusion part and the depression part have a shape of a pillar. An anti-releasing part is protruded from a structure along direction perpendicular to another direction in which the structure is protruded from the outer case.    USE - Capacitor unit cell for use in an energy storage module (claimed) e.g. ultracapacitor and supercapacitor, used as an auxiliary power supply of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The depression part having shape matched with the protrusion part is recessed from surface of the outer case toward inside the outer case, so that the unit cell can be inserted into and fitted to another adjacent capacitor unit cell, thus ensuring that multiple capacitor unit cells can be assembled without the need for a separate fixing unit, while improving assemblability and separation easiness with improved integration degree.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module.    Capacitor unit cell (110)    Protrusion part (113)    Surface of outer case (114)    Depression part (115)    Connection element (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a lithium thin film on one surface of separator (113). The lithium thin film is made to contact with an anode (112). The anode and a cathode (111) are alternately arranged with separator interposed between anode and cathode to form an electrode cell (110). The electrode cell and an electrolyte are enclosed into housing (150). The lithium ions are pre-doped to the anode from the lithium thin film. The anode is made of active materials such as natural graphite, synthetic graphite, graphite carbon fiber, non-graphite carbon, and carbon nanotube.    USE - Method of manufacturing lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used in mobile information communication device, mobile electronic devices, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the number of electrodes laminated on the lithium ion capacitor can be increased while maintaining the thickness of the capacitor, the internal resistance of the lithium ion capacitor can be reduced. The lithium ions can be directly pre-doped to the anode using the lithium thin film formed on the separator, thus pre-doping process time is reduced. The lithium ions can be uniformly and rapidly doped to the anode, thus the capacity and reliability of lithium ion capacitor are improved. The productivity of the lithium ion capacitor can be secured. Since the pre-doping process of the electrode can be performed in the housing in which the electrode cell is housed, the need of providing separate globe box for performing the pre-doping process of the electrode is eliminated. Hence the manufacturing cost of the lithium ion capacitor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Electrode cell (110)    Cathode (111)    Anode (112)    Separator (113)    Housing (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing a metal foil in an acid solution to form a porous current collector with rough surface. An active material layer is applied on the porous current collector. The porous current collector is pressed to distribute the active material into the porous current collector.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode for electrochemical capacitor used in mobile electronic terminal, heavy equipment and vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous current collector is pressed to distribute the active material into the porous current collector so that the contact resistance between the current collector and the active material layer is increased, hence thickness of the electrode is increased effectively. Charge/discharge characteristics of electrochemical capacitor is improved. Lifespan of the electrochemical capacitor is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Electrode (100)    Cathode terminal (110)    Anode current collector (131)    Anode terminal (133)    Separator (140)
NOVELTY - A supercapacitor (100) comprises an electrode cell (110) consists of a 1st electrode and a 2nd electrode stacked alternately by inserting a separator between them, a 1st terminal (121) extended from a 1st surface and a 2nd surface opposing to each other at the electrode cell, a 2nd terminal (122) extended from a 3rd surface and a 4th surface opposing to each other at the electrode cell, and a housing to seal the electrode cell.    USE - A supercapacitor for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment, and mobile electronic terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The supercapacitor can increase the heat discharge effect by having terminals extended from each side surface, stability of the supercapacitor is ensured, the supercapacitor is prevented from being deformed by the gas, and the 1st and 2nd terminals are prevented from being contaminated during insertion of the electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a supercapacitor.    Supercapacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    1st terminal (121)    2nd terminal (122)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a water cooling jacket (110) including containing parts (120) for containing supercapacitors (130) i.e. electrical double layer capacitors. The water cooling jacket radiates heat emitted from side surfaces of the supercapacitors. An inlet port (140) introduces cooling water supplied into the water cooling jacket from exterior. An outlet port (150) releases the cooling water discharged from the water cooling jacket to the exterior. The containing parts are formed to have groove or hole shape corresponding to the supercapacitors.    USE - Supercapacitor module for a renewable energy system in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, heavy equipment and a mobile electronic terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The module has a radiation plate installed at upper or lower parts of the supercapacitors to effectively remove heat generated from the upper or lower parts of the module. The module allows the supercapacitors to be inserted into the containing parts of the water cooling jacket to complete assembly and bottom surfaces and side surfaces of the supercapacitors to contact with the water cooling jacket, so that the heat generated from the bottom surfaces and the side surfaces of the supercapacitors is effectively radiated and assembling ability of the module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a supercapacitor module.    Supercapacitor module (100)    Water cooling jacket (110)    Containing parts (120)    Supercapacitors (130)    Inlet port (140)    Outlet port (150)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion capacitor (100) comprises an electrode cell (110) containing cathodes and anodes alternately stacked with interposing separators, an electrolyte immerging the electrode cell and a housing (140) to receive the electrode cell immerged into the electrolyte. The electrolyte contains a carbonate group solvent and a viscosity control solvent.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment and mobile electronic terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor has improved low-temperature property, reliability, high efficiency charging/discharging property, heat resistance, low vapor pressure, high ion conductivity and excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    Cathode terminal (120)    Anode terminal (130)    Housing (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling power converter (42) to vary input impedance of converter so as to draw a varying current from cell (32). The voltage across cell is sensed in response to vary input impedance of power converter. The complex impedance of the cell is calculated from the sensed voltage and current. The complex impedance is compared with information indicative of correlation, in order to indicate the condition of the cell.    USE - Method for monitoring condition of cell of battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in electric or hybrid electric vehicle such as passenger car and used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, and portable computer (all claimed). Can also be used in monitoring condition of cell redox flow battery, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery and lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system (BMS) can effectively monitor the charging state of the vehicle battery, so that the overcharging and over-discharging of the battery cell are avoided effectively. The size and weight of the battery cell can be reduced. The battery cell can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processing and control unit for power controller;    (2) control system;    (3) processing and control program for power controller;    (4) record carrier;    (5) vehicle comprising control system; and    (6) battery powered device comprising control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the electric drive-train of vehicle.    Electric drive train (20)    Battery (30)    Cell (32)    Motor controller (40)    Power converter (42)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery is obtained by hermitically sealing an electric power generation element group (5) in a battery container (1). The electric power generation element group has a separator (12) which separates a positive electrode (9) and a negative electrode (6), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains graphite having an edge/surface ratio (fe) of 0.03-0.1, derived from mean grain diameter of the graphite, grain thickness, a-axis crystallite size, spacing between (002) planes, and spacing between (100) planes.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery exhibits high charging/discharging characteristics, i.e. high input/output characteristics for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery is obtained by hermitically sealing an electric power generation element group in a battery container. The electric power generation element group has a separator which separates a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains graphite having an edge/surface ratio (fe) of 0.03-0.1, derived from equation: fe=(2B/La+T/d002)/(2B/d100+T/d002), where B is mean grain diameter of the graphite, T is grain thickness, La is a-axis crystallite size, d002 is spacing between (002) planes, and d100 is spacing between (100) planes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Battery container (1)    Electric power generation element group (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Positive electrode (9)    Separator (12)
NOVELTY - A comparison circuit (9) that uses direct current element as a determination current element to compare with a switching reference value, to output a determination instruction. A determination circuit determines the magnitude of the determination element and the switching reference value, and outputs an instruction of two level operation switch (6) when value of determination element is greater than or equal to switching reference value. A switching circuit (12) switches off the AC switch and switches on the arm value devices, in two level operation state.    USE - Power converter device for solar energy power generation system, fuel cell electric power generation system and secondary battery energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the power converter device is improved with less loss by selecting an optimal operating system, even when DC voltage and alternating current output are changed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the main circuit of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Transformer (3)    Switch (6)    Comparison circuit (9)    Switching circuit (12)
NOVELTY - A heat generating element generates heat by electricity and heats the catalyst (1). An insulation element (5) set between heat generating element and case (4) insulates the electricity. An electrode chamber (9) formed between inner wall of case and outer periphery of heat generating element is connected to heat generating element through electrode (7). A closure element (10) is formed by an airtight insulating material whose air tightness is higher than that of heat generating element and insulation element to insulate electricity and cover electrode chamber walls.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst provided in exhaust passage of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine or petrol engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode chamber is obstructed by the airtight closure element which suppresses the exhaust gas and condensed water passed through the insulating element and heat generating element that infiltrates into the interior of electrode chamber, so the fall of insulation resistance between the electrode and the case resulting from condensed water is suppressed. The inner tube suppresses the infiltration of condensed water into the insulation element, so that short-circuit between the insulating element and heat generating element is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electric heating type catalyst.    Electric heating type catalyst (1)    Catalyst carrier (3)    Case (4)    Insulation element (5)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Closure element (10)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a case (4) having a heat generating element (3) that generates heat for heating a main portion. An insulating element (5) is arranged between heat generating element and case. An electrode (7) is connected to the heat generating element through an electrode chamber (9) arranged between inner wall of case and outer peripheral surface of heat generating element. A ventilation portion (10) is connected to the heat generating element.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst used in exhaust pipe of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and petrol engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of insulation resistance between electrode and case can be prevented efficiently, since electrode is connected to the heat generating element through an electrode chamber arranged between inner wall of case and outer peripheral surface of heat generating element. Hence, the generation of condensed water in the electrode chamber can be prevented reliably. The generation of short-circuit between the electrode and the case can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric heating type catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat generating element (3)    Case (4)    Insulating element (5)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Ventilation portion (10)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of battery electrode (30) involves applying an active-material-layer-forming paste comprising active material (22) and polymer materials (24,26) in a solvent on a current collector (10) and drying to form an active material layer (20) on the current collector. At least one of the polymer materials comprise fibrillated polymer fibers (26).    USE - Manufacture of electrode (claimed) used for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides battery electrode having excellent adhesiveness between current collector and active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining manufacture of battery electrode.    Current collector (10)    Active material layer (20)    Active material (22)    Polymer materials (24,26)    Fibrillated polymer fibers (26)    Battery electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape comprises an electrically conductive surface. The electrically conductive surface is placed on both sides of the tape. One side of the tape is more electrically conductive than the other side of the tape.    USE - The PTFE tape is useful in fuel cell industry, medical industry, aerospace industry and automotive industry, for making pipeline, cables, pumps, valves, compressors and industrial seals, and for electromagnetic shielding and electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The PTFE tape is chemically inert and exhibits high electrical conductivity and increased tensile strength and elongation, and allows easy production of cables and valves with less consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing an electrically conductive PTFE tape; and    (2) a method for producing a dispersible carbon from a bundled carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a typical paste extrusion process for producing a PTFE tape.    Extruder (1)    Preform (2)    Die (3)    Calendar (4)    Oven. (5)
NOVELTY - The differential (14) has a differential case, and an electrical generator (20) provided with two portions (22,24). The portion (22) of the electrical generator is supported by the differential case. The portion (24) of the electrical generator is formed within the differential case. The electrical generator is provided to response to rotation of the differential case for generating electrical power. The portion (22) of the electrical generator is provided with a magnetic rotor that is connected to the differential case.    USE - Differential such as standard open differential, limited slip differential, and locking differential of axle assembly (claimed) used in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical generator is provided to response to rotation of the differential case for generating electrical power, motor vehicle can recharge electrical power supply without requiring increase in number of components, or systems in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the axle assembly.    Axle assembly (10)    Axle housing (12)    Differential (14)    Electrical generator (20)    Portions (22,24)
NOVELTY - The bar (100) has a bus that receives electricity from auxiliary battery (108) and provides electricity to battery. A battery isolator (110) isolates vehicle battery (106) from bus and selectively connects bus to charging system (104). A light source is energized by electricity from one of solar panel, charging system and auxiliary battery when light source switch is closed. The light source is isolated from bus when light source switch is open. The auxiliary battery is selectively charged by electricity from one of solar panel and charging system.    USE - Solar light bar for use with vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary battery has sufficient amp-hours to energize the array for a preset period of time without the need for the auxiliary battery to recharge from the charging system and without the need for the array to draw any supplemental power from the charging system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for kit for use with auxiliary battery and light bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar light bar.    Solar light bar (100)    Charging system (104)    Vehicle battery (106)    Auxiliary battery (108)    Battery isolator (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling module unit installed on an outer side of a battery pack. A heat exchanging module unit is connected to the cooling module unit. A cyclic module unit circulates water between a cooling medium and the heat exchanging module unit. The cooling medium is provided with a fire extinguishing agent. The battery pack is provided with a water jacket. A sensor senses minimum stream flow value of the cooling medium. A controller is connected to the battery pack. A groove is formed on the battery pack.    USE - Apparatus for cooling a secondary battery pack of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus discharges the cooling medium with the fire extinguishing agent to the battery pack due to the chain explosion, thus preventing the secondary fire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle secondary battery pack cooling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an outer cell box arranged on a vehicle body. A cell is arranged in an inner cell box. An insertion pin is inserted to a wire spring to form a main circuit. The insertion pin is arranged on the outer cell box or the inner cell box. The wire spring is set on the inner cell box or the outer cell box. The wire spring is connected to a connection board, which is connected to the outer cell box. The insertion pin is connected to another connection board, which is connected to the inner cell box. A protecting circuit is connected in parallel with the main circuit.    USE - Electrical connection device for a battery box of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insertion pin and the wire spring of the device avoid causing arc ablation when contacting and separating, thus ensuring stable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical connection device.
NOVELTY - The forward direction stop valve (101) has a valve body which releases inflow of liquid to a valve chamber. The valve body supports the valve body movably to a direction which approaches and spaced apart with respect to a valve seat (148). The valve body has a support section (152) which biases the valve body to a direction which is close to the valve seat. A regulation unit, configured for regulating the descending amount of the diaphragm, is formed in a valve housing (130) or a cap section (110).    USE - Forward direction stop valve for controlling flow of fluid, e.g., ethanol, gas-liquid interflow, and solid-liquid interflow, in forward direction of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents diaphragm and bottom face of valve chamber from sticking while improving reliability of fluid control since the valve body has a support section which biases the valve body to a direction which is close to the valve seat while the regulation unit, configured for regulating the descending amount of the diaphragm, is formed in the valve housing or the cap section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the forward direction stop valve during valve release.    Forward direction stop valve (101)    Cap section (110)    Valve housing (130)    Valve seat (148)    Support section (152)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing measurement of cell voltage based on time information. The measurement of cell voltage is stored and realized by an electrochemical energy storage with same design during loading the electrochemical energy storage. The measurement is processed from the measurements of the cell voltage based on the time information, where the measurement of the cell voltage is parameterized according to operating temperature of the electrochemical energy storage.    USE - Method for projecting power dispensed by electrochemical energy storage device in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables projecting the power dispensed by the electrochemical energy storage device in the electric car in an emergency situation in a simple manner, thus reducing the risk of a rider.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control device for electrochemical energy storage device for performing a method for projecting power dispensed by electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustration relationship between a temporal course of a cell voltage at a discharge process of an electrochemical energy storage and time interval.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a layer (22) of an electrically insulative material on a surface (20) of the motor vehicle component (10). A conductive material layer (24) is formed on the specific area of the electrically insulative material layer. An overlying conductive material layer (26) is applied on the conductive material layer (24). A semiconductor element (16) of thermoelectric generator is contacted in series with the overlying conductive material layer (26).    USE - Manufacturing method of component such as heat exchanger with thermoelectric generator of motor vehicle such as motorcar (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer between motor vehicle components can be improved effectively. The thermal conductivity of the motor vehicle component can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor vehicle component.    Motor vehicle component (10)    Semiconductor element (16)    Surface of motor vehicle component (20)    Electrically insulative material layer (22)    Conductive material layer (24)    Overlying conductive material layer (26)
NOVELTY - The charger (10) has a rotor (34) rotatably supported at a housing of the charger and comprising compressor wheels (18, 26) connected with a shaft (32) in a rotationally fixed manner. The compressor wheels have two wheel back portions (16, 24) turned away from compressor wheel inputs (42, 50), and compresses medium i.e. air, supplied to an energy conversion device. The wheel back portions are adjusted together with respect to its diameter so that opposite forces resulting from compressor wheel outlet pressures are mutually balanced, where the pressures impress the wheel back portions.    USE - Charger for an energy conversion device i.e. fuel cell (claimed), of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor wheels have wheel back portions adjusted together with respect to its diameter so that the opposite forces resulting from the compressor wheel outlet pressures are mutually balanced, where the pressures impress the wheel back portions, thus eliminating or reducing friction losses that arise due to forces to be supported, and hence realizing efficient operation of the charger. The charger thus enables the energy conversion device to be operated in an energy-efficient manner, and hence achieving that energy converted by the energy conversion device is utilized to drive the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a charger.    Charger (10)    Wheel back portions (16, 24)    Compressor wheels (18, 26)    Shaft (32)    Rotor (34)    Compressor wheel inputs (42, 50)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) provided with an anode chamber (3) and a cathode chamber (4), and a recirculation spacer (13) connecting an output of the anode chamber with an input of the anode chamber. A recirculation conveying device (15) has a compressor wheel (14) e.g. radial compressor, in a region of the spacer. A turbine (11) e.g. pelton turbine, expands pressurized hydrogen before entry of hydrogen into the anode chamber, where the conveying device is partially driven at pressure by the turbine. The turbine and the compressor wheel are arranged in a component (21) e.g. rotor.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving a motor car i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation conveying device is partially driven at pressure by the turbine, where the turbine and the compressor wheel are arranged in the component e.g. rotor, thus manufacturing the system with a compact structure in a simple and efficient manner, and hence reducing cost of the system. The turbine is designed as a pelton turbine, and expands the pressurized hydrogen before entry of the hydrogen into the anode chamber, thus achieving high energy output, and hence minimizing energy requirements applied by other power units while increasing working efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a recirculation conveying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a portion of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode chamber (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Turbine (11)    Recirculation spacer (13)    Compressor wheel (14)    Recirculation conveying device (15)    Component (21)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has voltage supplying modules (130-132) and electrical connection parts (140-142) that are connected in series manner, where the modules are connected by connections. Mechanical separating units (150-152) are moved from a rest position to an operative position based on data of an acceleration sensor. The electrical connection parts are separated from the separating units in moving manner and placed in the operative position. The separating units are moved by actuators (160-162) that are designed for movement on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical way.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for use in hybrid or electric cars to provide electrical power to operate an electromotor.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically reduces electrical voltage levels in case of crash of hybrid or electric cars, thus reducing risk of danger to a rider.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reducing electrical output voltage values of an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view an electrical energy storage device for use in hybrid or electric cars.    Electrical energy storage device (10)    Voltage supplying modules (130-132)    Electrical connection parts (140-142)    Mechanical separating units (150-152)    Actuators (160-162)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing data indicating a critical battery state in a non-volatile memory (121) when the critical battery state is detected by a battery monitoring device (100). The critical battery state is detected when the data is stored in the memory after resetting the battery monitoring device. The critical battery state is detected when a value characterizing a battery state i.e. state of charge, falls below a threshold value. The data is deleted from the memory when an uncritical battery state is detected.    USE - Method for detecting a critical battery state of a starter battery after resetting a battery monitoring device (claimed) in a power supply system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The critical battery state is detected when the data is stored in the non-volatile memory after resetting the battery monitoring device, thus enabling detection of the critical battery state after resetting the battery monitoring device, and hence avoiding problems during start/stop and recuperation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery monitoring device comprising a computing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery monitoring device in a power supply system of a motor car.    Power supply system (10)    Starter battery (11)    Battery cable (12)    Battery monitoring device (100)    Non-volatile memory (121)
NOVELTY - Solid electrolyte layer (1) of all-solid-state battery containing lithium ion conductive amorphous-like sulfide glass (1a) is heated before regeneration, glass is crystallized, and regenerated solid-electrolyte layer is formed. Thus, regenerated all-solid-state battery (20) is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of regenerated all-solid-state battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated all-solid-state battery with favorable lithium ion conductivity is easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacture of regenerated all-solid-state battery.    Solid electrolyte layer before regeneration (1)    Lithium ion conductive amorphous-like sulfide glass (1a)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Regenerated all-solid-state battery (20)
NOVELTY - A ink containing carbon particles on which catalyst is supported, ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e1) and a solvent is subjected to high-temperature/high-pressure processing. The ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e1) is introduced into voids and/or primary pores in carbon particles, cooled and vacuum-dried to obtain composite grain. An ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e2) and a solvent are added to composite grain to obtain electrode catalyst ink. An electrode catalyst layer is formed using the electrode catalyst ink.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and domestic power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - A separator consists of a conductive layer having a surface volume resistivity of 1x 10-4-1x 10-6 Omega .cm. The separator has a meltdown temperature of 170 degrees C or more. The separator is used in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode which can occlude/release lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution obtained by dissolving an electrolyte in a nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries used in battery modules (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric tools, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent safety even under overcharge state. Short circuit and explosion are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion conductive material is obtained by fusing and vitrifying a complex compound containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur, and obtaining sulfide glass by quenching the molten glass.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion conductive material for solid electrolytes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices, portable information terminals, electric vehicles, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, motors, two-wheeled motor vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables stable manufacture of lithium ion conductive material having excellent electroconductivity, in large quantities.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive mix layer (32) which is partially coated to a positive electrode collector (31). A separator (23) is provided to insulate a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate (22). The edge portion of a positive electrode non-coated portion (33) is protruded in the edge portion (23R) of the separator. The amount of protrusions from the positive electrode plate of the edge portion (23L) of the separator in a negative electrode non-coated portion (41) of an electrode portion is 3 mm or more.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. winding-type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of protrusions from the positive electrode plate of the separator in the negative electrode non-coated portion of electrode portion is 3 mm or more, so that the occurring of the short circuit is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating relationship of the positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate and the separator.    Negative electrode plate (22)    Separator (23)    Edge portions (23L,23R)    Positive electrode collector (31)    Positive mix layer (32)    Positive electrode non-coated portion (33)    Negative electrode non-coated portion (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several unit cells (11) formed in the shape of a rectangular thick board, and arranged side by side in a direction opposing a back surface and a front surface. The unit cell is surrounded by airtight container (14). A heat-exchange structure (16) is provided with flow path (16c) to pour a heat-transport fluid between an inner wall face of the airtight container and surface of unit cells.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used for vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery apparatus is provided with compact structure and the unit cells are provided to control the temperature effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (11)    Spacer (13)    Airtight container (14)    Heat-exchange structure (16)    Flow path (16c)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves supplying (S11) the radical produced by irradiating a high frequency to gas and the heated fullerene to a vacuum coating chamber. An amorphous carbon semiconductor is formed (S12) into a film by reacting the radical and fullerene supplied to the vacuum coating chamber.    USE - Manufacturing method for fabricating amorphous carbon semiconductor (claimed) used for p layer of photoelectric conversion element (claimed), e.g. solar cell, optical detection element, used for motive power source of electric vehicle and solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process of amorphous carbon semiconductor is simplified since it is not necessary to change periodically the output of the high frequency which generates a radical. Electronic-conduction resistance is reduced since fullerene is an electronic good conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of an amorphous carbon semiconductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supply process (S11)    Film-forming process (S12)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has a capacitor positioned in electrolyte solution. The capacitor is connected to a charging/discharging testing apparatus. The capacitor is assembled using an activated carbon electrode.    USE - Electrolyte i.e. quaternary ammonium salt electrolyte, for electrolyte solution for electrochemical elements (all claimed) that is utilized in a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has better electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrolyte solution    (2) an electrochemical element    (3) an electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrolyte.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter has a primary side power conversion part (11) carrying out power conversion between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). A secondary side power conversion part (12) is connected to a positive electrode terminal of a primary side DC-voltage source (V1). A direct current side input/output terminal P2-1 is connected to a positive electrode terminal of a secondary side DC-voltage source (V2). A pair of primary side terminals (R1-1, R1-2) is connected by alternating current side input/output terminals (Q1-1, Q1-2).    USE - DC-DC converter e.g. single phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter and single direction insulation type DC-DC converter and full bridge-type bidirectional insulation type DC-DC converter, for supplying electric power to an inverter drive to drive a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) utilized in a solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of the primary side terminals is connected by the alternating current side input/output terminals, so that the converter is small in size, and has high working efficiency and high energy density DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a DC-DC converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Alternating current side input/output terminals (Q1-1, Q1-2)    Primary side terminals (R1-1, R1-2)    Primary side DC-voltage source (V1)    Secondary side DC-voltage source (V2)    Primary side power conversion part (11)    Secondary side power conversion part (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow-path formation portion (11) which forms a coolant flow path (21) between the base (2). A semiconductor module (4) is stacked to the flow-path formation portion. A back plate (6) is stacked to the semiconductor module. The coolant flow path is sealed by a sealing element (35A) by fixing the back plate with respect to the base. The flow-path formation portion and the semiconductor module are pinch-held between the back plate and base in the state on which the elastic force of sealing element is made to act.    USE - Power converter device used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device has a flow-path formation portion and semiconductor module that are pinch-held between back plate and base in state on which elastic force of sealing element is made to act so that the usage-amount of fixing tools such as a bolt can be reduced. The attachment working efficiency can be improved and small simplification of an apparatus can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section explanatory view of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base (2)    Semiconductor module (4)    Back plate (6)    Flow-path formation portion (11)    Coolant flow path (21)    Sealing element (35A)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has smoothing capacitor that smooths direct current (DC) voltage. Inverter circuits are provided with two insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and are connected in parallel. Two ends of the switching circuit are respectively connected to the smoothing capacitor. A control circuit is provided to synchronize and turn ON-OFF the IGBT of the switching circuit such that the electric charge stored in the smoothing capacitor is discharged.    USE - Motor control apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current discharged into the motor can be suppressed at the time of discharge of the smoothing capacitor. The damage of the IGBT caused by the bias heat generation can be suppressed. The electric shock caused by the electric charge accumulated in the smoothing capacitor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing diagrams illustrating the switching state of IGBT at the time of discharge of smoothing capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has lifting and lowering apparatus (19) which are arranged in battery replacement position. The lifting and lowering apparatus is formed on mounting table (22) of battery (3) provided in top of raising-lowering mechanism (21) that is provided on base (20). The distance between vehicle portion bottom faces (8) is detected by distance sensor (31), and mounting table which is movable is supported by movable portion (26). The movable portion is provided with actuator to move mounting table vertically based on detection signal of distance sensor.    USE - Battery exchange device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position of the mounting table of the battery can be automatically adjusted irrespective of the inclination of the electric vehicle, the battery attachment work can be performed easily and accurately. Since the portion in which the distance sensor is installed is directly operated by the up-down direction and the position of the sensor is adjusted, the mounting table can do the inclination-adjustment work of the mounting table easily and correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the attachment operation of the charge battery by the lifting and lowering apparatus.    Battery (3)    Vehicle portion bottom face (8)    Lifting and lowering apparatus (19)    Base (20)    Raising-lowering mechanism (21)    Mounting table (22)    Movable portion (26)    Distance sensor (31)
NOVELTY - Recovery of valuable metals from waste battery involves fusing waste battery and flux (ST21), and collecting slag (ST22) and alloy of valuable metals by dry method (S20), and separating valuable metals (ST23) from the alloy of valuable metals in granular form by wet process.    USE - Recovery of valuable metals from waste battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically recovers valuable metals from waste battery and improves processing capacity of waste battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of recovery of valuable metals from waste battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dry-type process (S20)    Waste battery pretreatment process (ST10)    Fusing (ST21)    Slag separation (ST22)    Alloy separation (ST23)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte glass contains lithium element, phosphorus element, nitrile compound and sulfur element. The solid electrolyte glass has weight decrease rate of 5 wt.% or less measured using calorimetric determination apparatus.    USE - Solid electrolyte glass is used for electrolyte glass ceramic for lithium cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte glass is efficiently manufactured, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte glass, which involves reacting phosphorus and/or phosphorus compound and lithium sulfide in nitrile-type solvent;    (2) electrolyte glass ceramic; and    (3) lithium cell.
NOVELTY - The energy generation device has an exhaust duct, an exhaust gas turbine, an electrical energy generation unit and a thermal energy generation unit. An exhaust gas turbine is arranged in the exhaust pipe. The mechanical energy generated by exhaust gas turbine is converted into electrical or thermal energy by electrical energy generation unit and thermal energy generation unit.    USE - Energy generation device used in exhaust circuit of internal combustion engine of vehicle such as car, motorized wheeled vehicles and trucks.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured energy generation device is designed easily so that energy generation efficiency is increased while reducing the operational cost and environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the compressor turbine.
NOVELTY - The wind power generating air guidance device is provided with a wind power fan impeller (6). A fan blade is installed in a front end of a guide pipe (1) and is provided with a big air inlet (2), where a tail end of the guide pipe is provided with a small air outlet (3). The guide pipe is provided with several longitudinal clapboards (4) so as to form several wind guiding alleyways (5).    USE - Wind power generating air guidance device used for power generation in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The air guidance tube has a great front portion and a small rear portion, so that a large-area ventilation is formed. Several air guide channels are arranged so as to form several direct current wind tunnel, to provide the direct current wind power for the fan impeller through a several air inlet and outlets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the wind power generating air guidance device.    Guide pipe (1)    Big air inlet (2)    Small air outlet (3)    Longitudinal clapboards (4)    Wind guiding alleyways (5)    Fan impeller (6)
NOVELTY - The fan impeller (3) has a fan vane that is provided with adjustable amount of vanes (1). The several vanes are provided with several distributed circular grooves (2).    USE - Fan impeller for generating wind in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The circular groove can be composed of several wind resistors on the blade, so that the whole impeller wind resistance is increased so as to generate larger wind power, especially suitable for being installed in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fan impeller for generating wind.    Vanes (1)    Circular grooves (2)    Fan impeller (3)
NOVELTY - Water electrolysis cell comprises proton-conductive porous electrolyte (GG), electrode (anode (EE) and cathode (CC)) which comprises a water-repellent material and joined on both surfaces of the porous electrolyte, respectively, and unit to supply water to porous electrolyte. The other side of the joint surface with the porous electrolyte of anode or cathode comprises oxygen gas or hydrogen gas in the gaseous phase.    USE - The water electrolysis cell is useful as fuel cell in electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell in car for producing hydrogen and oxygen in gas phase.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis cell comprises electrolytic membrane having strong mechanical strength and water-repellant material which blocks permeation of water and allows gas to pass, pressurize the porous electrolyte, consume low power, and can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of water electrolysis cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Feed water (AA)    Sealing agent (BB)    Cathode (CC)    Cathode chamber (DD)    Anode (EE)    Anode chamber (FF)    Porous electrolyte (GG)
NOVELTY - The module has single cells connected to positive and negative tabs of a bus bar. An upper cover is set on a top pole component mounting hole. A monitoring system is installed on the upper cover. An upper part of a single battery comprises a monitoring plate i.e. printed base plate, a digital signal processor (DSP), a voltage collecting module, a temperature collecting module, a power processing mold, a data access module and a control area network(CAN) communication module. The monitoring plate comprises a printed circuit. The upper part is set on an L-shaped bus bar.    USE - Intelligent power lithium battery module. Uses include but are not limited to an energy electric motor, a hybrid electric vehicle, an energy storage station, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), an underwater latent navigation device and a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The mold has intelligent monitoring performance, compact structure, reliable connection, simple process, large current discharge performance, high safety and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent power lithium battery module.
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic valve whose two outlets are connected with outdoor air and indoor air outlets. An inner room temperature sensor and an outdoor temperature sensor are connected to a car body control module. The module controls the electronic valve via controller area network (CAN) network, an outdoor air inlet opening and a closed chamber if the indoor temperature is higher than outdoor temperature. The module controls another electronic valve, an indoor air outlet opening and an outdoor exhaust port if indoor temperature is lower than the outdoor temperature.    USE - Power battery cooling and circulating system for a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The car body control module controls the air inlet and the air outlet by temperature difference in an inner side and an outer side of the car so as to effectively reduce air load and increase comfort usage of a passenger while riding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power battery cooling and circulating system.
NOVELTY - A lithium transition-metal-type compound powder exhibits peak at 1500-1800 cm-1, measured based on infrared-spectroscopy spectrum analysis.    USE - Lithium transition-metal-type compound powder is used as positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, handheld video camera, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, pacemaker, electric tool, motive power source for motor vehicles and track-based vehicle motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition-metal-type compound powder has high handling property, high-voltage characteristics, volume density, and high-temperature storing characteristics. The lithium secondary battery using lithium transition-metal-type compound powder has high safety and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium transition-metal-type compound powder, which involves immersing solution containing compound which can be coordinated more than bidentate in lithium transition-metal-type compound, and drying;    (2) positive electrode, which has positive electrode active material layer containing lithium transition-metal-type compound powder and binder on a collector; and    (3) lithium secondary battery, which has a negative electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium, nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt, and positive electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material has crystal structure of main phase including lithium-containing transition metal oxide comprising manganese. The positive-electrode active material has oxygen sequence same as the lithium-containing transition metal oxide, suboxide which is different from elementary composition, and phase oxide (c) which is different from lithium-containing transition metal oxide and suboxide. The particle diameter of suboxide is 20-200 nm. The particle diameter of phase oxide (c) is 1-600 nm.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elution of manganese in the positive-electrode active material is prevented. The nonaqueous secondary battery comprising the positive-electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The valve has upper valve (9) and lower valve (10) which are provided with guide sleeve (14) that is provided with guide hole. A coil frame (8) is provided with shell (7) and armature (5). A valve core (17) is connected with valve rod (15). An annular permanent magnet is made of magnetic steel (6).    USE - Three-way electromagnetic valve used in fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance and reliability of the three-way electromagnetic valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of three-way electromagnetic valve.    Armature (5)    Magnetic steel (6)    Shell (7)    Coil frame (8)    Upper valve (9)    Lower valve (10)    Valve rod (15)    Valve core (17)
NOVELTY - The wind energy drive device has a chassis (1), a rectification charging device (3) and a wind energy generating device (2) that is comprised of a blade (201) for an electrical generator (202). The length of the wind energy generating device is 600 to 700 mm. The power of the electrical generator is 2KW. The length of the blade is 650 mm. The wind power generation device is provided on the chassis, and a storage battery set (4) is arranged on a top of the chassis.    USE - Wind energy drive device for power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy can be efficiently transformed into electric energy providing supplementary power to drive the vehicle continuously, thus the energy consumption can be saved. The wind energy drive device is featured with low carbon, economic and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the wind energy drive device.    Chassis (1)    Wind energy generating device (2)    Rectification charging device (3)    Storage battery set (4)    Blade (201)    Electrical generator (202)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a chassis structure of a motor coach, and a glass door window and roof which are provided with a solar panel having multiple groups. A multi-group super capacitor is arranged below a solar battery board. The vehicle is provided with a storage battery (7). A lower truck chassis device is arranged below the multi-group super capacitor. An ultrasonic or laser electronic distance measuring automatic anti-collision alarm device is provided in front and back of a vehicle safety lever.    USE - Electric vehicle such as passenger car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The illegal driving accident caused to the electric vehicle can be avoided while ensuring the high safety and reliability. The long time charging of the electric vehicle accumulator can be eliminated and mileage can be increased while ensuring extended service life of the storage battery. Hence the cost can be reduced. The simple and reliable operation of the braking can be realized through the foot pedal type braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The automobile skylight has a cambered shaped-skylight body arranged in consistent with a top part of a vehicle and provided with upper and lower parts, where the upper and lower parts are sequentially laminated on a glass, an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) plate, a solar battery plate and a back plate. The solar battery plate is provided with multiple back-gate silicon solar cell sheets that are connected with each other.    USE - Automobile skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile skylight arranges the solar battery plate and the EVA plate in consistent with the top part of the vehicle without breaking so as to provide wide application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an automobile skylight.
NOVELTY - A vehicle-mounted ultra-small hydrogen generator comprises ultra-small reactor for vehicle-mounted thermal decomposition which decomposes acetylene as starting material into hydrogen and carbon at less than or equal to 500 degrees C.    USE - A vehicle-mounted ultra-small hydrogen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can produce a lot of hydrogen economically.
NOVELTY - The container has liquid inlet tube (11) that introduces liquid in container main portion (21). An inlet (14) is provided with float (13) which is connected with inflexible tube (6a) through flexible tube (5a). One end of flexible tube (5b) is connected with inflexible pipe (6b), and the other end of flexible tube is provided with a water-intake port (8). The liquid in container main portion is sucked through liquid discharge pipe (12). The water supplied to the hydrogen-producing material is accommodated by container main portion.    USE - Liquid container of hydrogen production apparatus used for fuel cell system (both claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid container can supply the liquid stably, even if the container is inclined in any direction. The container can be used stably for a long term. The malfunction of the fuel cell due to the supplied water content can be prevented. Fuel cell with favorable battery performance can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen production apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid container.    Flexible tubes (5a,5b)    Inflexible tubes (6a,6b)    Water-intake port (8)    Cover portion (10)    Liquid inlet tube (11)    Liquid discharge pipe (12)    Float (13)    Inlet (14)    Container main portion (21)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has the solar power generating plate that is located on the vehicle case and is connected with the storage battery to transfer energy. The storage battery is connected with the motor for supplying power to the motor so as to drive the bicycle. The storage battery is connected with the measuring module so as to control the alarm to work.    USE - Solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar bicycle can be charged while running, so that the environment-friendly bicycle can be performed for longtime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of the solar bicycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power plant (30) installed at an air inlet furnace (10). An air inharation structure (40) is installed at a back side of the power plant. The air inlet furnace generates suction force. A storage battery (50) stores electricity that is generated by the power plant. The air inlet furnace is formed with an exhausting part. An air volume adjustment plate is installed at an opening part. The air inharation structure is provided with a suction fan (42) and a drive motor (44) that is connected with a universal joint (46a).    USE - Wind driven electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The air inharation structure is installed at the back side of the power plant, so that the generation efficiency of the vehicle is improved. The air inflow amount of the air inlet furnace is controlled, so that the durability of the power plant is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind driven electric automobile.    Air inlet furnace (10)    Power plant (30)    Air inharation structure (40)    Suction fan (42)    Drive motor (44)    Universal joint (46a)    Storage battery (50)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery pack combined with an air outlet. A flap part is installed at the battery pack. A vehicle flap member is installed at a suction bar. An air inlet port is connected to the air outlet. The battery pack is provided with the air inlet port. A battery cell is formed in a battery case. A connection duct is connected to a vehicle interior part. A battery pack cooling unit is connected to the battery pack. A cooling fan is arranged between the battery pack and the connection duct. The battery pack cooling unit is connected to an air-conditioner.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle prevents air leakage and regulates the air flow by fixing the flap member in the suction bar so as to improve cooling performance of the battery pack cooling unit. The vehicle is simple in structure, inexpensive and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring air-supply temperature of an air blower. Cooling water is ejected by a stack. Cooling water discharge temperature is measured. The measured air-supply temperature and the cooling water discharge temperature are compared. Relative humidity of the air-supply temperature is controlled by the stack. An airborne oxygen content of the air blower is measured. Air supply pressure and air supply flux of the measured oxygen content are controlled. Hydrogen pressure of a hydrogen recirculation blower is controlled by a regulator.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving output performance of the air-supply temperature of the air blower, avoiding degradation performance of the stack, controlling relative humidity of hydrogen and maintaining moisturization of the stack so as to improve performance of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has capacitor (34) that is connected with negative connecting cable (28) and positive connecting cable (30). The concentric plug (36) is connected with respect to reverse transmission unit (40). The controller (32) is configured in the negative connecting cable.    USE - Wind power device integrated electrical-reverse transmission system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be produced easily. Economic benefit of the operator can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wind power device integrated electrical-reverse transmission system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative connecting cable (28)    Positive connecting cable (30)    Controller (32)    Capacitor (34)    Concentric plug (36)    Reverse transmission unit (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent is prepared by putting partially fluorinated high-molecular polymer, catalyst, and coordinating agent 4,4'-bipyridyl or N,N,N',N",N"-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (PMDETA) in a reactor; adding high polar solvent in the reactor to dissolve the substances, and adding vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride (VBTAC) to react; and pouring the solution in low-stage alcohol to obtain viridescent segments, stirring, filtering and washing with low-stage alcohol, and drying at 40-100 degrees C to obtain graft product of partially-fluorinated polymer    USE - Method for preparing electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent for alkali fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent comprises:    (A) putting partially fluorinated high-molecular polymer (1 pt.wt.), catalyst (0.01-0.1 pt.wt.), and coordinating agent 4,4'-bipyridyl (0.05-0.5 pt.wt.) or coordinating agent PMDETA (0.01-0.1 pt.wt.) in a reactor;    (B) adding high polar solvent in the reactor to dissolve the substances in the reactor, and adding VBTAC (0.1-10 pts.wt.) to react for 12-96 hours at 10-80 degrees C; and    (C) pouring the solution in low-stage alcohol to obtain viridescent segments, stirring for 12-24 hours, filtering and washing with low-stage alcohol, and drying at 40-100 degrees C to obtain graft product of partially-fluorinated polymer.
NOVELTY - The system has an array of energy cells for providing a primary current path to a load. A power stage is provided for each energy cell to transfer power to and from each respective energy cell. A temporary energy storage node provides energy transfer from one of the energy cells to another energy cell in the array of energy cells. The power stages are connected in parallel and series. A feedback system maintains the temporary energy storage node at constant average power. A bi-directional buck/boost block includes a low side switch and a high side switch in a half bridge configuration.    USE - Dynamic power management system for a gas/electric hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables providing dynamic power management through redistribution of energy among energy cells during an energy discharge or an energy accumulation process using a storage capacitor as an energy reservoir for the redistribution. The system enables providing energy transfer among the energy cells at a uniform state of charge (SOC), as the energy is conserved in the dynamic power management approach, without requiring additional energy inputs from external power sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing dynamic power management of energy cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for providing dynamic power management.    Step for identifying a SOC and charge capacity for each cell in a group of batteries (310)    Step for detecting whether cells are balanced (320)    Step for detecting load current of a group of batteries (330)    Step for determining a supplementary current to achieve or maintain balance among cells (340)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a 5 kW electric and thermal energy cogeneration system based on fuel calls, meant for the stationary applications. According to the invention, the system comprises the following functional units: a PEM type combustion stack pile with total power of 5 kW, an energy source of 24 V/100Ah, a DC-DC convertor, a DC-AC inverter which converts the direct current voltage into alternating current, an ATX source for ensuring the stack pile start-up sequence and an automating system and several auxiliary devices, such as a DIN-type mounting rack, a hydrogen tank, a turboblower-type air pump and a thermal agent recirculation pump.
NOVELTY - The device has a control box containing voltage dividers, connectors and isolation amplifiers with measurement interfaces that are customized to suit testing application. Two different measurement interface options are provided to the module. The voltage dividers reduce voltage to a level compatible with an event recording equipment while isolation amplifiers prevent an operator from contacting with a high-voltage battery bus.    USE - Device for measuring high-voltage of a battery utilized in a vehicle and a laboratory.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of finding single measurement and outputting real-time data to support automated testing requirements. The device allows measuring of voltage to achieve isolation from a ground in a safe manner. The device has a robust enclosure, and the connectors allow surviving crash testing environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a device for measuring high-voltage of a battery.
NOVELTY - The oxygen-consuming electrode comprises an electrically conductive carrier, a layer comprising a silver-based catalyst, an electrical contact point, and a gas diffusion layer. The carrier is present in the form of a fabric and formed as a network of nickel with a wire diameter of 0.04-0.4 mm and a mesh size of 0.2-1.2 mm. The catalyst additionally contains gallium (2-6 wt.%) as catalytically active component. The electrode has a total charge of catalytically active component of 10-250 mg/cm2.    USE - The oxygen-consuming electrode such as cathode is useful in an electrolysis device for chlor-alkali electrolysis, and in a fuel cell or in a metal/air-battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The consumable oxygen electrode can be simply, efficiently and economically manufactured with high electrical and electrochemical conductivity, improved mechanical stability and enhanced innermost surface and without any damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) An electrolysis device; and    (2) a method for producing an oxygen-consuming electrode.
NOVELTY - A multi-phase electric motor (4) has alternating current (AC)-side terminals connected to self-commutated converter (18). A switch (10) is connected to star connection point (6) of motor. The positive terminal (36) of battery (8) is connected by a three-phase switch (12) and a throttle (28) to the AC-side terminals of self-commutated converter (16). The battery negative terminal (38) is connected to a negative power terminal (26) of voltage intermediate circuit (22).    USE - Drive system of battery powered vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching between the driving and charge operations is achieved without large effort. The propulsion system is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the drive system of battery powered vehicle.    Multi-phase electric motor (4)    Star connection point (6)    Battery (8)    Switch (10)    Three-phase switch (12)    Self-commutated converters (16,19)    Voltage intermediate circuit (22)    Negative power terminal (26)    Throttle (28)    Positive terminal of battery (36)    Battery negative terminal (38)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has several accumulator cells (2) which are arranged in the housing (1). A dissipation pipe system drives off the gases set freely by the blow-off valves (3) of accumulator cells. The pipe system has separate terminals (4) for receiving the released gases, and a common dissipation guide (5) for discharging the gases released from housing, when separate terminals are opened. A protective film is arranged between blow-off valves and separate terminals, so that immediate contact of accumulator cells with the dissipation pipe system located gases is inhibited.    USE - Accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator mounted in motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV), plug in-hybrid vehicle, electric car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The released free gases remaining in the dissipation pipe system can escape over from the housing, without affecting the other accumulator cells, and the pressure on the supplementary valves can be reduced. The accumulator cells and dissipation pipe system can be replaced with low repair effort and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the accumulator.    Housing (1)    Accumulator cell (2)    Blow-off valve (3)    Separate terminal (4)    Dissipation guide (5)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell housing (10) provided with a base surface (11), a side surface (12) and two terminals (20). One of the terminals is conductively connected with a cathode of the cell. Another terminal is electrically connected with an anode of the cell. The terminals are arranged in a side surface of the cell housing. The side surface is designed as a terminal. An elastically deformable element implements resiliently displaceable position of a contact surface (40) of the terminals. The elastically deformable element is arranged in the terminals.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell and nickel metal hybrid battery cell, for use as an electrochemical energy storage unit and an energy converter for a battery cell module in a motor car e.g. electric motor powered motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for hybrid and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The terminals are arranged in the side surfaces of the cell housing, thus positioning and fixing the battery cells with minimum installation work of the battery cells in a simple manner. The terminal is conductively connected with the cathode of the cell, thus reducing the time for assembly of the battery cell module. The cell has a block formed at the terminal, thus ensuring positive fixation of the block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Cell housing (10)    Base surface of cell housing (11)    Side surface of cell housing (12)    Terminals of cell housing (20)    Contact surface of terminals (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has oxidizing agent gas flow path (24) that is formed in inner surface of separator which opposes the cathode electrode between several projection units (26). The projection units (26,32) consist of inclination units (26a, 26b, 32a, 32b) which are inclined in different directions. The inclination-angle of inclination units (26b,32a) is set same as the diagonal (L2) of the catalyst region, when inclination angle of inclination units (26a,32b) is set same as diagonal (L1) of the catalyst region.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress which acts on an electrolytic element can be suppressed, so that damage of the electrolytic element can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (24)    Projection units (26,32)    Inclination units (26a, 26b,32a,32b)    Fuel gas flow channel (30)    Diagonals (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has a cover (9) attached to an opening part of an armored can (1). A pair of leads is connected to a positive electrode terminal (10). An insulating tape insulates outermost periphery. A heat resistant tape (25) faces an end surface of an electrode group (2). A pair of insulating member covers the part facing an inner surface of the armored can in the lead and a current collection tab (12a, 13a). The heat resistant tape of insulating member is formed using heat resistant resin. A rectangular-shaped safety valve (36) is provided in center part of the cover.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, electric motorcycle, forklift lorry, two-wheel hybrid electric vehicle, four-wheel hybrid electric vehicle, and an assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating member covers the part facing the inner surface of the armored can in the lead and the current collection tab, so that the battery can prevent hole opening of the armored can, thus providing high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery.    Armored can (1)    Electrode group (2)    Cover (9)    Positive electrode terminal (10)    Current collection tabs (12a, 13a)    Battery (20)    Heat resistant tape (25)    Rectangular-shaped safety valve (36)
NOVELTY - The structure has battery modules (2u) storing an assembled battery in a battery case (1). A cooling air inlet (11) and a cooling air outlet (12) are provided in the battery case. A battery module is cooled with cooling air. A flow control board (13) divides an inside part of the battery case into an upstream and a downstream. A unit baffle plate (131) covers a part of an inlet face of the battery module. A through-hole (132a) passes cooling air into the upstream. A through-hole (132b) is provided in a space between uppermost flow side battery modules.    USE - Battery cooling structure for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a solar cell electric power generating apparatus. Can also be used for a motor vehicle and a wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can effectively cool the battery module and the downstream of the battery case, and can equalize temperature of an assembled battery effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cooling structure.    Battery case (1)    Battery modules (2u)    Cooling air inlet (11)    Cooling air outlet (12)    Flow control board (13)    Unit baffle plate (131)    Through-holes (132a, 132b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode active material layer (122) in the surface of a positive electrode collector layer (121). The height from the base-material (10) surface forms a negative electrode collector layer (131) which is lower than the height of the solid electrolyte in the negative electrode region on the surface of the base material. The negative electrode active material layer (132) is formed in the surface of the negative electrode collector layer.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery module for electric vehicles, e.g., electric-power assisted bicycle. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices e.g., mobile devices, such as personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, digital camera, video camera, smart integrated card, game machine, electric tools and robots.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery charge-and-discharge characteristics and exhibits excellent productivity by high energy density using solid electrolyte since the negative electrode active material layer is formed in the surface of the negative electrode collector layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery module.    Base-material (10)    Positive electrode collector layer (121)    Positive electrode active material layer (122)    Negative electrode collector layer (131)    Negative electrode active material layer (132)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding electrode portion to a collector which arranges a separator in between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The irradiation diameter of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate is significantly larger than that of a background level and satisfies predetermined relationship. The diameter of radiation range is 10% or more than that of maximum intensity and satisfies predetermined relationship. The welding operation is performed using laser.    USE - Method for welding battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery (claimed) used in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The welding operation can be performed easily. The occurrence of sputter can be reduced. The quality of welding can be improved. The volume energy density can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between output of laser and irradiation diameter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode connected with a negative electrode. A separator is provided with a conductive layer. Concentration of lithium hexafluorophosphate is 0.5 to 2 moles per liter in an electrolyte solution. The conductive layer is formed by a metallic element or carbonaceous material. Piercing strength of the separator is 250 grams. A valve metal produces a passive-state membrane by anodic oxidation. Black carbon powder is obtained by performing an incomplete combustion of natural gas.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures prevention of an explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery module.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are configured to release lithium, a separator, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution formed by dissolving electrolyte in non-aqueous solvent. The separator has a conductive layer. The conductive layer has predetermined surface volume resistivities. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited for small apparatuses, e.g., notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, mobile telephone, portable printer, headphones stereo, liquid crystal television, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, and portable tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high safety and prevents short circuit and explosion when an overcharge state occurs since the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate. Improves handling of the conductive layer in normal environment since there is no reactivity. Thermal deterioration of separator by Joule heating is suppressed by making the surface electrical resistance of the conductive layer on the surface of a separator larger.
NOVELTY - The material has lithium-transition metal composite oxide including a secondary particle, where grain diameter of the secondary particle is equal to or less than 20 micrometer. 90 weight percent of powder of a positive electrode active material and 5 weight percent of carbon powder are electrically utilized as a conductive material. A lead electrode is attached to a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. A negative electrode is electrically connected to a stainless steel container bottom part and a negative electrode terminal.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lamination-type secondary battery, for use in a medium-size apparatus, an electric tool, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is electrically connected to the stainless steel container bottom part and the negative electrode terminal, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the material, and hence improving charge-and-discharge capacity of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The pack has a cooling portion (20) which is provided between adjacent battery cells (11). The main portion extends in the flow direction of cooling fluid. Several plate-like portions (21) are provided in row direction (Y) orthogonal to flow direction of cooling fluid at specific intervals. A reinforcement portion (24) is extended in flow direction of cooling fluid. The strength of reinforcement portion with respect to the acting force from adjacent battery cell is larger than the plate-like portion.    USE - Battery pack used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the battery cell can be improved and the required restraint strength given to the battery cell can be improved. The cooling portion can be manufactured easily and versatility of reinforcement portion can be improved. The corrosion of the exterior case can be prevented, so that the exterior case and durability of the plate-like-portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (11)    Cooling portion (20)    Plate-like portions (21)    Reinforcement portion (24)    Row direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery includes a positive electrode (66) and a negative electrode. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode collector (62), a positive electrode active material layer (64) formed on the positive electrode collector, and a porous water-repellent layer (90) formed on the active material layer. The porous water repellent layer contains a water-repellent material and an electrically conductive material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. for motor vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery performance by suppressing generation of lithium carbonate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the structure of the positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (62)    Positive electrode active material layer (64)    Positive electrode (66)    Porous water-repellent layer (90)
NOVELTY - The layer (20) has hydrogen permeability metal film (15) in which hydrogen is permeated, and an electrolyte layer (10) is laminated. The electrolyte layer is provided with porous thin film (11) in which several pores are bent while connecting in the thickness direction. An inorganic electrolyte (12) has proton-conductivity which is impregnated in the pore of porous thin film. The porous thin film is comprised with the phosphoric acid silicate.    USE - Electrolyte composite layer for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pores of porous thin film are bent while connecting in thickness direction, such that the contact area between the electrolyte and porous thin film is increased, and the proton-conductivity in the electrolyte composite layer can be improved. Hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrolyte composite layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte layer (10)    Porous thin film (11)    Inorganic electrolyte (12)    Hydrogen permeability metal film (15)    Electrolyte composite layer (20)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a temperature sensor (33T) detecting temperature of compressed air discharged from an air compressor (31). One end of an exhaust-gas drain piping (28) is connected to a gas-liquid separator (25) and another end is connected to a cathode off-gas emission piping (37). A cutoff valve (39) is provided for interrupting a pressure sensor (37P). The pressure sensor detects backing pressure of the cathode off-gas emission piping. An air-cooled radiator cools cooling medium of a fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, and is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas-liquid separator (25)    Exhaust-gas drain piping (28)    Air compressor (31)    Temperature sensor (33T)    Cathode off-gas emission piping (37)    Pressure sensor (37P)    Cutoff valve (39)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compressive force providing mechanism providing compressive force in a direction of a unit cell group. Unit cells (1) are provided with a rectangular thick board. An electrical connection is formed between the unit cells. The unit cells are connected with a positive electrode terminal or a negative electrode terminal. A thermal capacity possession member (5) is provided between the unit cells. The thermal capacity possession member is positioned on an outer side of the apparatus. A ventilating fan is provided in a box (31).    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses temperature rise of the unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an assembled battery apparatus.    Unit cells (1)    Thermal capacity possession member (5)    Stick (11)    Nut (12)    Box (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode (8) has a collector (2) formed of an extended metal foil, and an active material layer (3) formed in the area except edge area (23) on both surfaces of collector. Several rhombus through-holes are formed in the collector inner surface. The electrode has the maximum resistivity at collector inner surface, and has the minimum resistivity in a direction toward the gravity center (C23) of the edge area, and gravity center (C3) of the active material layer. The resistivity of the electrode conforms to a predefined formula, and is 0.8-1.0.    USE - Electrode for electrical storage element, such as lithium ion capacitor (both claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistivity of the electrode can be made low and internal resistance of an electrical storage element using this electrode can be reduced. Thus an electrical storage element with low resistance property and low heat generation property can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage element; and    (2) lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrode, an explanatory view showing the manufacturing method of the electrode, and an enlarged view of the extended metal foil.    Collector (2)    Active material layer (3)    Electrode (8)    Edge area (23)    Gravity centers (C3,C23)
NOVELTY - The battery safety system (10) has a terminal guard (43) that is movable to an exposed position effective to allow making the electrical connection to the battery terminal, and a protected position effective to prevent electrical contact with the battery terminal other than through the electrical connection. The battery safety system prevents the electrical disconnect (36) from being operated to the connected state if the terminal guard is not at the protected position.    USE - Battery safety system for use in an electric vehicle to prevent inadvertent electrical contact with high voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The double action safety interlock prevents battery voltage from being coupled to the battery terminal if a terminal guard is not properly positioned to prevent contact with the battery terminal. The battery safety system provides a cover and a guard over high voltage contacts of a battery and an electrical disconnect that inhibits the presence of high voltage unless a guard or a cover is properly positioned to prevent access to the high voltage contacts. The system is configured to prevent access to high voltage during manufacturing and during subsequent installation into an electric vehicle. The lower voltage batteries which are capable of delivering large amounts of current such as lead acid batteries found in most vehicles with internal combustion engines may also be made safer by using the battery safety system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery safety system prior to assembly.    Battery safety system (10)    Interconnects (28)    Battery voltage (30)    Electrical disconnect (36)    Terminal guard (43)
NOVELTY - The circuit (12) has a fluid machine (14), a heater, and a condenser for circulating a thermal medium. An electric power generation unit (26) has an inner tooth, an axial portion and a rotor arranged coaxially to generate electric power when the rotor is rotated. A drive shaft (72) is connected with the inner tooth. A power transmission unit (30) transmits a motive power from outside to the drive shaft.    USE - Rankine circuit of system (claimed) for waste heat utilization of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the inner tooth, axial portion and rotor of the pump unit are arranged coaxially, the size of the fluid machine is reduced. As the power transmission unit transmits a motive power from outside to the drive shaft, highly-efficient electric power is generated in the fluid machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for waste heat utilization of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rankine circuit (12)    Fluid machine (14)    Electric power generation unit (26)    Power transmission unit (30)    Drive shaft (72)
NOVELTY - The holder has an end plug (300) provided in an edge part of a gas holder main body. The end plug comprises a through-hole (315). The gas holder main body is provided with an area seal member (320). The through-hole is formed in a bottom side of a recessed part (313). A press member (330) presses an O-ring (325) on the bottom side of the recessed part. The press member is arranged in the through-hole. A pressure-reduction valve is arranged in a gas freeing hole (331) through a cap.    USE - Gas holder for supplying gas i.e. natural gas, to a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas holder main body is provided with the area seal member, so that pressure in the holder can be avoided easily during maintenance operation. The gas holder has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an end plug.    End plug (300)    Recessed part (313)    Through-hole (315)    Area seal member (320)    O-ring (325)    Press member (330)    Gas freeing hole (331)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure (10) has a battery carrier (36A) fixed to the upper part of a rear side member (24) and extending laterally outward, and a battery support (62A) inclining laterally outward while connected between the battery carrier and the lower part of the rear side member.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery support supports the battery carrier with respect to the lower part of the rear side member, ensuring support rigidity of the battery with respect to the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery mounting structure (10)    Rear side member (24)    Battery carrier (36A)    Battery (44)    Battery support (62A)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve main portion (3) with magnetic material which is moved inside another valve main portion (1) along valve-shaft direction. The stopper portion (7) is connected with the valve main portion. The weight of the valve main portion is lesser than the attractive force of the magnet (2) at the time of maximum valve opening of the valve main portion, when the differential pressure exceeds predetermined value.    USE - Valve e.g. three-way valve for preventing back flow of liquid or gas in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stable shut-off valve operation can be performed and the versatility of the valve can be increased even if the attachment direction of the valve is in any direction. The fluid leakage from the clearance gap at the time of valve closing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the valve.    Valve main portions (1,3)    Magnet (2)    Valve seat (5)    Cyclic fixing portion (6)    Stopper portion (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing slurry for 35 to 40HZ and stirring the slurry for 2 to 3 hours through constant temperature circulation water. Circulating water temperature is controlled from 18-20 degrees centigrade. A low speed stirring and homogenizing process is performed for 10 to 15HZ on the processed slurry. Circulating water flow rate is controlled for 0.8-1.0m in 7min. Slurry temperature is controlled for 20 to 22 degrees centigrade to obtain cathode slurry.    USE - Power battery electrode slurry manufacturing method for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures power lithium-ion battery electrode consistency and enables improving electric automobile performance of a power battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding vanadium pentoxide in sulfuric acid solution to form mixed solution. The sulfuric acid solution is prepared by using concentrated sulfuric acid and high purity water according to volume ratio of 1: 15. Activate solution is obtained by heating the mixed solution. A high-purity reducing agent is added in the activate solution for obtaining vanadyl sulfate solution. An electrolyzing process is performed in the vanadyl sulfate solution to obtain a vanadium cell electrolyte with high purity.    USE - Method for preparing high purity vanadium cell electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively preparing the vanadium cell electrolyte that can be utilized as positive and negative electrode electrolytes of a vanadium cell. The method ensures satisfying user requirement and reducing production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a high purity vanadium cell electrolyte preparing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing vanadium pentoxide powder with sulphuric acid aqueous solution to obtain mixed turbid liquid of the vanadium pentoxide powder and the sulphuric acid aqueous solution. Organic reducing agent aqueous solution is added into the turbid liquid to form mixer. A reaction container is filled with the mixer and sealed to control temperature range of about 50-250 degrees centigrade. The container is heated for 5-180 min after sealed. The mixer is poured into a volumetric flask for metering volume to obtain vanadium battery electrolyte.    USE - Full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte with low cost, wide source, simple technique and easy operation, mild and safe reaction condition, low reaction period and better electrochemical property during charge-discharge test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view representation a full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery case body divided into two cavity bodies by a partition board. The cavity bodies are connected together along longitudinal direction to form a circulating airflow passage. The battery case body is provided with four battery packs. The battery packs are symmetrically arranged in the cavity bodies and fixed at two sides of the partition board. Two fan groups are arranged among the battery packs and fixed at a side of each cavity body. The fan groups flow air into the cavity bodies along air flow opposite direction.    USE - Internal circulating heat radiating system for a power battery assembly of a pure electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts an internal heat circulating structure to occupy less space and ensure uniform temperature distribution. The system ensures a uniform air distribution path without arrangement of an external air path, a fan or an air filter. The system is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to mount and maintain, and has simplified production technique and low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an internal circulating heat radiating system.
NOVELTY - The connector has a socket plate arranged in a housing and provided with a connection jack. The housing and the socket plate are connected via an elastic piece. A socket is provided with a regulating part that is matched with the elastic piece. A regulating part passes through the socket plate and the elastic piece for connecting with the housing. The regulating part is connected with the housing along a direction vertically to the socket plate and fixed into a containing space of the housing. The connection jack is provided with two sections.    USE - Battery compartment connector for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The socket of the connector is closely matched with a plug to move along socket end direction during vehicle traveling, so that the connector avoids disconnection between the plug and the socket caused by bumping and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery compartment connector.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a solar cell, a wind driven generator, an ultra-charging capacitor and a rechargeable battery that are grouped in a mixing form. The solar cell and the generator form a power generation and supply unit. The capacitor and the battery form a power storage and supply unit. The power generation and supply unit and the power storage and supply unit are connected with an electric driving unit after being connected with a converter via a cable. The solar cell is integrally mounted on a top part of a car. The generator is integrally assembled in a front cabin of the car.    USE - Hybrid power supply for an electric vehicle i.e. car (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply allows an electric vehicle to provide multiple electricity storage functions, large continuous driving stroke and large storage capacity with dynamically and frequently charging effects. The power supply ensures a mixed grouping design of the regenerative energy dynamic power supply and storage static power supply units to reduce the configuration number of the rechargeable batteries, conventional electricity compensation frequency, vehicle weight and internal space of the electric vehicle and to increase the driving power and speed of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power supply.
NOVELTY - Multiple power generating units are provided with an impeller (1), multiple permanent magnetic generators (2), rectification devices (3) and rechargeable batteries (4). The shaft of each permanent magnetic generator is coaxially and rigidly connected with the rotating shaft of the impeller. A three-phase output end of the permanent magnetic generator is connected with a three-phase alternating power supply input end of a rectification device, and a direct power supply output end of the rectification device is connected with a power supply input end of the rechargeable battery.    USE - Automobile tail gas based power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be saved by using the automobile tail gas based power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating an automobile tail gas based power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Impeller (1)    Permanent magnetic generator (2)    Rectification device (3)    Rechargeable battery (4)
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has an air-conditioner main body provided with a direct current (DC) compressor. A control chip is connected with the air-conditioner main body. A storage battery is connected with a control chip. The control chip is connected with a manual switch of the air-conditioner main body. An upper part of the storage battery is connected with a solar battery board. The control chip is connected with a digital display screen and an upper part of a keyboard. The control chip is connected with an upper part of temperature detection part and a remote control receiving part.    USE - Vehicle air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner adopts the DC compressor for circulating and cooling air in a vehicle, occupies less space, and provides high capacity battery such as lithium ion chargeable battery, for supplying power to the air-conditioner of the vehicle without consuming battery electric energy so as to ensure normal start of a vehicle engine system. The air-conditioner has better starting performance, high reliability, less noise and vibration and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle air-conditioner.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cover has casing (1) whose upper portion is set with six single grids. The grids are connected by string air passage (11). The side portion is provided with port. The grids are provided with an exhaust grid (13). The exhaust grid is provided with exhaust structure, acid blocking exhaust structure, and acid blocking port. The acid blocking is provided from bottom to top of exhaust port (9).    USE - Integral cover of storage battery for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The overflowing of liquid in the storage battery can be prevented so that performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic vie of integral cover of storage battery for motorcycle.    Casing (1)    Acid gas channel plug (6)    Exhaust port (9)    String air passage (11)    Exhaust grid (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a wind turbine device provided with a collecting car. An outer side of the collecting car is provided with a converging air-cleaner. An external high speed airflow clean hand dryer is provided with high-speed rotation of a wind turbine impeller. The wind turbine device is provided with a converging unit. An inner side of the wind turbine device is connected to drainage device, a main part, an air inlet and outlet, a water discharging valve, an air suction port and a line pipe. The wind turbine impeller is coaxially arranged between a water-proof part and a dust-proof part.    USE - Automobile engine wind turbo charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces manufacturing cost and fuel, and improves practicability and engine work efficiency. The system optimizes working environment and increases engine power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile engine wind turbo charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a photoelectric switch battery pack switching circuit (9) connected with a signal conditioning circuit that is connected to an input end of a single chip voltage testing unit. A measuring unit (10) and an upper computer (11) are connected by Control area network bus. An input protection circuit and a signal modulating circuit (3) are connected to an analog/digital (A/D) conversion circuit (5). An isolation power supply circuit (8) is connected to each unit of the system for realizing separation between the measuring circuit and a battery stack to be tested.    USE - Single chip voltage detecting system for an extensible fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables independent detection and networking detection with other related systems such that a complex programmable logic device control battery set is switched so as to separate a non-door circuit, so that the system utilizes a modularized design of the battery pack switching circuit. The system has high and flexible expandability, and allows increasing of battery set according to the need, without changing hardware. The battery pack switching circuit switches various battery set signals that are transmitted to a test circuit. The signal conditioning circuit switches the battery set signals within detectable range of the A/D conversion circuit. The protection circuit improves reliability of the system. The system is provided with an expandable test circuit, so that the system has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a single chip voltage detecting system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Signal modulating circuit (3)    A/D conversion circuit (5)    Isolation power supply circuit (8)    Photoelectric switch battery pack switching circuit (9)    Measuring unit (10)    Upper computer (11)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has rear end that is provided with a tail box, and lower portion provided as pedal. The tail box is horizontally paved with solar receiving plate. A solar energy receiving board is covered a layer of multi- light guide plate main portion. A seat portion of the storage tank main portion is provided with charger.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The system has solar charging device that is provided on the top of the vehicle. A current output port of solar charging device is connected with current input port of the solar charging control circuit. The current output port of the solar charging control circuit is connected with storage battery. The current input port of storage battery is electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Solar power auxiliary system mounted in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy and oil consumption of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the car.
NOVELTY - The system (500) has battery cell rows (T1,T2) that are arranged parallely and the space is provided between the battery cell rows. An electrical component is arranged in the space so that the clearance gap injects the fluid for cooling between the electrical component and battery cell rows. A fluid introducer is provided so that the fluid for cooling is transduced into the clearance gap.    USE - Battery system used in electric power storage apparatus and electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid for cooling of predetermined flow volume can be poured in the clearance gap so that thermal radiation of the battery cells can be attained and deterioration of each battery cell can be prevented. Since the electrical components can be arranged efficiently without expanding the space between battery cell rows, the enlargement of battery system can be suppressed. Since several electrical components are positioned collectively, the maintenance work of several electrical components can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the electric power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10)    Contactor unit (120)    Battery system (500)    Casing (550)    Battery cell rows (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (600) has a battery module (300) provided with a cell module stacked body. A battery cell is mounted in a cartridge. A lower end plate supports a lower end of the cell module stacked body. A voltage detection assembly (400) detects voltage of the battery cell. A box-shaped pack case (500) is mounted with the battery module. A pack cover (510) is connected to the pack case. A fastening extension member (94) is protruded from an upper part of the battery module to connect with the pack case and the pack cover.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to a communication company, a wireless mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (plug-in HEV), an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is easy to assemble, simple and compact in structure and inexpensive. The battery pack has high cooling efficiency and high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Fastening extension member (94)    Battery module (300)    Voltage detection assembly (400)    Pack case (500)    Pack cover (510)    Battery pack (600)
NOVELTY - The system (1A) has housing (2) that is provided with an inlet port (31) for transducing external air into interior space. A fuel cell (4) is provided to accommodate in the housing. The fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas are made to react electrochemically. A diaphragm type air supply unit (6) is arranged in the housing and exit the air transduced from the inlet port. A heating unit (30) is provided to heat the air of space which is arranged in the housing and result from the inlet port to the air supply unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The hardening of the diaphragm with low-temperature air can be prevented more reliably. The temperature change of the introductory air to the air supply unit accompanying on and off of the heating unit can be relieved easily. The water circuit can be heated more reliably and freeze prevention of the water in a water circuit can be achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1A)    Housing (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Diaphragm type air supply unit (6)    Heating unit (30)    Inlet port (31)
NOVELTY - A current collector is immersed in a solution comprising anionic element. The current collector comprises a layer of a metallic element in an oxidation state of zero. The layer of the metallic element has an average thickness of less than 2 mm. A catalytic material is formed on the current collector by application of a voltage to the current collector. The catalytic material comprises metallic element in an oxidation state more than zero and the anionic element. Thus, an electrode comprising catalytic material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for electrolytic device and regenerative fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.
NOVELTY - The module has a lower plate (80) supporting a lower part of a cell module laminating unit. Multiple cell module units are mounted on a battery cell. A top plate (90) is fixed at a top part cartridge of the cell module laminating unit. A fixing member (60) is inserted into a through-hole (86). The fixing member is combined with the top plate and the lower plate. The fixing member and the through-hole are made of a horizontal side structure. Multiple battery cells are included in the fixing member. A joint groove is formed in two end parts of the fixing member.    USE - Battery module for a battery pack that is utilized as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, power source plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module maintains dimensional stability conveniently by utilizing the fixing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Fixing member (60)    Lower plate (80)    Through-hole (86)    Top plate (90)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) has module (B1,B2) that is composed by connecting multiple secondary batteries. A battery management system monitors the state of the secondary battery in the module. Module units (A1-A3) are composed by having multiple modules that are connected together. A control circuit (10) is connected to the module unit and controls the charging/discharging of multiple cells (C1,C2).    USE - Energy storage device for UPS, solar cell and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since unnecessary module can be rested without charging/discharging, cycle life of the whole apparatus can be improved. The connection of the secondary battery detects abnormality immediately and the abnormal can be disconnected when a malfunction generates with a secondary battery, so that the module can be replaced safely. The charging time can be reduced. The lifetime improvement of the energy storage device becomes possible by replacing and selecting module, so that the capacitance management and the capacitance adjustment can be performed easily. The maintenance cost of the energy storage device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy storage device (1)    Control circuit (10)    Module units (A1-A3)    Modules (B1,B2)    Cells (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) arranged with electrode taps (120, 130). An anode plate is provided in the anode tap. A cathode plate is provided in the cathode tap. A separating film is stacked with the electrode assembly. An anode lead (140) is electrically connected to the anode tap. A cathode lead (150) is connected to the cathode tap. Multiple connection parts are connected with the electrode lead. The cathode tap is positioned in a lower part of the anode lead. A unit assembly body is positioned in a top of the anode lead.    USE - Rechargeable battery for an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV). Uses include but are not limited to a pouch-type rechargeable battery, a tin type rechargeable battery, an angular type rechargeable battery, a jelly-roll type rechargeable battery, a stacked type rechargeable battery and a stack/folding type rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high-capacity and stability. The battery is simple in structure, economical and eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode taps (120, 130)    Anode lead (140)    Cathode lead (150)
NOVELTY - The assembly (300) has conductive sensing units (20) that are connected to terminals for voltage detection located on a bus bar which is electrically connected with electrode terminal connection unit of battery cells. A connector (30) is provided to transmit detected voltage of conductive sensing units to a control unit. A block case (10) has mounting grooves (12) which are opened in front surface so as to mount conductive sensing units at a position corresponding to the terminals for voltage detection.    USE - Voltage feed-back assembly of battery module for secondary battery used as energy source of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed). Can also be used in diesel vehicle, wireless mobile apparatus and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage feed-back assembly is compact and provided with reduced size. The assembly can be manufactured with simple process and can be easily assembled. The productivity of the battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of bus bar mounted on mounting insulating element.    Block case (10)    Mounting groove (12)    Conductive sensing unit (20)    Connector (30)    Voltage feed-back assmebly (300)
NOVELTY - A binder composition contains a polymer containing (in %mass) a structural unit (A) (5-60) derived from ester-containing monomer (I), and a structural unit (B) (5-40) derived from alpha , beta -unsaturated nitrile monomer. The total amount of structural units (A,B) is 10-70 %mass.    USE - Binder composition is used for slurry for electrode for electrochemical device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary and nickel hydrogen secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, truck, audio-video equipment, electronic office equipment, communication apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device formed using electrode obtained from binder composition has excellent discharge characteristics and electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder composition contains a polymer containing (in %mass) a structural unit (A) (5-60) derived from ester-containing monomer of formula: H2C=C(-R1)(-C(=O)(-O-R2)) (I), and a structural unit (B) (5-40) derived from alpha , beta -unsaturated nitrile monomer. The total amount of structural units (A,B) is 10-70 %mass.    R1=H or methyl;and    R2=1-18C fluorohydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry, which contains electrode active material and binder composition; and    (2) electrode, which has an electrode active material layer formed on the surface of a collector by applying the slurry and drying.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has separator sheet (40), positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet (20). A porous layer (42) having filler particles (44) and binder is formed between positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet and/or separator sheet. The average circularity distribution of the filler particles contained in the porous layer is 0.85-0.97.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent durability and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Separator sheet (40)    Porous layer (42)    Filler particles (44)    Pores (48)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a film housing (310) provided with two end parts. Both ends of a hollow fiber membrane bundle are connected with the end parts of the film housing, where the fiber membrane bundle is positioned within an internal space of the film housing. A moisture carrier i.e. humidity retainer, is connected in the internal space of the film housing. A cover part (320) is mounted on the former end part of the film housing. High-humidity unreactive gas is ejected from a stack to an inlet port (321). Another cover unit (330) is mounted on one of the end parts of the film housing.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier is provided with a demarcation strip, thus providing the high-humidity unreactive gas to the hollow fiber membrane bundle in a uniform manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a humidifier.    Film housing (310)    Cover parts (320, 330)    Inlet port (321)    Cab (340)    Reaction gas inlet (341)
NOVELTY - The valve (201) has a diaphragm (120) with peripheral portion (121) which is mounted in housing (230). The fluid flows into housing to valve chamber (140) by inflow hole (143). A pump is connected to outflow hole (149) in which fluid flows out of chamber. A valve (151) is arranged at inflow hole that blocks or releases inflow of fluid to chamber by displacement of diaphragm. A cap portion (210) is joined to housing by pressing peripheral portion of diaphragm, and clamps peripheral portion with mounting portion (134).    USE - Forward direction stop valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluid leakage to the outer side of the peripheral portion can be prevented, so that the fluid control can be improved reliably. The structure of the forward direction stop valve can be manufactured with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the forward direction stop valve.    Diaphragm (120)    Peripheral portion (121)    Mounting portion (134)    Valve chamber (140)    Inflow hole (143)    Outflow hole (149)    Valve (151)    Forward direction stop valve (201)    Cap portion (210)    Valve housing (230)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte, and separator (13) interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The separator has porous resin layer (60) laminated with porous heat-resistant layer (70). The heat-resistant layer contains inorganic filler and binder. Before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, the porosity of resin layer is 45-65%. The porosity of the heat-resistant layer in the separator is 45-65%. The pore volume of the resin layer and heat-resistant layer is satisfies specific relation.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics and overheat prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte, and separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The separator has porous resin layer laminated with porous heat-resistant layer. The heat-resistant layer contains inorganic filler and binder. Before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, the porosity of resin layer is 45-65%. The porosity of the heat-resistant layer in the separator is 45-65%. The pore volume of the resin layer and heat-resistant layer is satisfies relation of formula: B'/Ax 100=60-90%, where A is pore volume of pore having diameter of 0.05-2 mu m in the resin layer before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, and B' is pore volume of pore having diameter of 0.05-2 mu m in the separator. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Separator (13)    Resin layer (60)    Polypropylene layers (61,63)    Polyethylene layer (62)    Heat-resistant layer (70)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery provided with a connecting column, and a conductive connecting piece whose first end is connected with a lead. The lead is fixedly connected with a second end of the connecting piece that is clamped with a binding post. The column is formed with a guide hole. A wiring surface is provided with a limiting groove that is formed with the guide hole. A locking groove is connected with the limiting groove. The second end of the connecting piece is linked with a guide block. The guide block is attached with a handle.    USE - Automobile battery wiring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can conveniently connect or turn off of rechargeable batteries of an automobile, and saves time and labor intensity. The system saves vehicle assembly, maintenance and repairing time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile battery wiring system.
NOVELTY - The system has a load power calculating unit electrically connected with a load and calculating electrical quantity required by the load. A serial connection control calculating unit is electrically connected with a converter serial connection switch for reading electric energy value output by the connection switch. A main controller is electrically connected with a fuel cell converter system, the load power calculating unit and the serial connection control calculating unit for reading a signal of the calculating units and controlling discharging quantity of the fuel cell converter system.    USE - Serial connection system for multiple groups of a fuel cell converter.    ADVANTAGE - The main controller can read the signal of the load power calculating unit and the serial connection control calculating unit for controlling the fuel cell converter system to be turned on for outputting the electric energy required by the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a serial connection system for multiple groups of a fuel cell converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of operations performed by a serial connection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple electrode groups connected in series and arranged in flat shape, where sides of the adjacent pole groups are close to each other. A non-connected pole column is extended out of a shell derived for positive and negative output terminals, which are located at two sides of a top end of each electrode group, where thickness of the shell is less than 10 cm.    USE - Flat structure valve control lead-acid storage battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has reduced thickness, so that the battery can be horizontally installed on a beam or vehicle bottom plate, thus reducing occupational space. The battery is convenient to install and maintain. The battery's electro hydraulic height is reduced by utilizing a lying technique, so that a pole plate can be horizontally arranged, thus simplifying an electro-hydraulic layer and improving oxygen compound, and hence prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a flat structure valve control lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller that is electrically connected with a load power calculating unit and a parallel calculating unit and utilized for reading a signal of the load power calculating unit and the parallel control calculating unit. An array controller is electrically connected with a converter parallel switch, the main controller and a fuel battery converter system. A bidirectional converter is electrically connected with the array controller. A storage battery is electrically connected with the bidirectional converter.    USE - Multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation involved in a multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The motor has a rotor rotated relative to a stator by an external force so as to generate electricity, where the rotor comprises a shell having an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a convex part to rub the rotor. A charging circuit is connected in parallel with a rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit for storing a stable voltage source. The rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit converts output electricity to the stable voltage source to provide an illuminating element.    USE - Motor for an electricity generating system of a bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The motor is located on a bicycle, so that electricity is generated by the rotation of the motor and the bicycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electricity generating system comprising a rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit    (2) a bicycle comprising a tire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front part of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a calculating part calculating a frequency value of a reflected ultrasound deviation. An ultrasonic parametric speaker (2) is mounted on a vehicle front part. A sound source part (3) is provided with an electric signal part. An ultrasonic production part (4) produces an electric signal corresponding to an ultrasonic wave. A modulation part (5) modulates the ultrasonic wave. An ultrasonic wave sending part (7) is installed in the vehicle front part. An ultrasonic wave reception part (8) receives the ultrasonic wave.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. electric scooter and car (from drawings). Can also be used for a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The calculating part calculates the frequency value of the reflected ultrasound deviation, and the ultrasonic parametric speaker is mounted on the vehicle front part, so that safe driving of a vehicle is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an ultrasonic parametric speaker. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Ultrasonic parametric speaker (2)    Sound source part (3)    Ultrasonic production part (4)    Modulation part (5)    Ultrasonic wave sending part (7)    Ultrasonic wave reception part (8)
NOVELTY - A raw material powder containing perovskite-type oxide (I) and having average particle diameter of 10 mu m or more is molded to predetermined shape. The deoxygenated film-forming precursor containing perovskite-type oxide (I) is formed. A deoxygenated film is provided on surface portion of porous support, and the porous support is baked at 1150-1250 degrees C for 24 hours or more, to obtain deoxygenated film-containing element.    USE - Manufacture of deoxygenated film-containing element (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of deoxygenated film-containing element having excellent mechanical strength, airtightness, oxygen ion conductivity and deoxygenation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material powder containing perovskite-type oxide of formula: Ln1-xAexCo1-yMyO3 (I) and having average particle diameter of 10 mu m or more is molded to predetermined shape. The deoxygenated film-forming precursor containing perovskite-type oxide (I) is formed. A deoxygenated film is provided on surface portion of porous support, and the porous support is baked at 1150-1250 degrees C for 24 hours or more, to obtain deoxygenated film-containing element.    Ln=lanthanoid;    Ae=Sr, Ca or Ba;    M=Mg, Mn, Ga, Ti, Ni, Al, Fe, Cu, In, Sn, Zr, V, Cr, Zn, Ge, Sc or Y;and    x,y=more than 0 and less than 1.
NOVELTY - Compound chosen from calcium compound, magnesium compound, aluminum compound, and rare earth compound is added to exudate obtained by oozing positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery with acidic solution, and pH of the exudate is adjusted to 2-4, to remove (S4) phosphorus and/or fluorine from exudate.    USE - Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from exudates during recovery of valuable metal from exudate of positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery (claimed) for motor vehicle, computer and household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - High quality valuable metals are recovered efficiently from exudate of positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crushing process (S1)    Positive electrode active material peeling process (S2)    Leaching process (S3)    Phosphorus and fluorine removal process (S4)    Sulfuration process (S5)    Drainage liquid treatment process (S6)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind tunnel generator (200) installed in a front cabin (102) and a vehicle body (100) that are connected with a voltage regulator (6). The voltage regulator is connected with two storage battery units (9), where each storage battery unit is connected with a controller via a switch. The voltage regulator is connected with two groups of batteries respectively connected with a charging socket. The controller is electrically connected with a driving motor. The wind tunnel generator is provided with a circular air outlet.    USE - Solar wind electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut away side view of a solar wind electric car.    Voltage regulator (6)    Storage battery units (9)    Vehicle body (100)    Front cabin (102)    Wind tunnel generator (200)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a back-up box arranged at a bottom part of two side parts of a vehicle wheel, where the vehicle wheel is provided with an electric combined type air charging device (10) and a roller charging device (13). A front end of an inner cover is provided with a combined air storage device (2), a gas storing device (3), a pneumatic motor device (5), an electric motor device (6) and a gear box (7). A blade type air charging device (4), the storage device and the pneumatic motor device are connected through an air pipe (9). The electric motor device is connected to a power wire (12).    USE - Pneumo-electric combined power vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be charged utilizing wind power in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a pneumo-electric combined power vehicle i.e. automobile.    Combined air storage device (2)    Gas storing device (3)    Blade type air charging device (4)    Pneumatic motor device (5)    Electric motor device (6)    Gear box (7)    Air pipe (9)    Electric combined type air charging device (10)    Power wire (12)    Roller charging device (13)
NOVELTY - Method for desilverization of photosensitive waste solution involves using microorganism fuel battery.    USE - Method for desilverization of photosensitive waste solution.    ADVANTAGE - The desilverization method reduces the electric energy, use of chemical agent and generation of secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - The switching circuit (404) has input port (406) for electrically coupling to electric power sources (402). A switching device (418) switches between conductive state and non-conductive state to transfer power from input port to output ports (408). An intermediate switching node (420) transitions between two different voltage levels due the switching of switching device between conductive state and non-conductive state. A controller (422) controls the switching device to maximize average value of voltage at intermediate switching mode.    USE - Switching circuit for extracting power from electric power source such as photovoltaic device, battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The switching devices and energy storage devices are collectively operated as buck and boost converter to maximize transfer of power from electric power source to the load. The switching devices are operated at high switching frequency, so that ripple current is reduced. Controller is adapted to control operation of switching device, so that the magnitude of current provided by switching circuit is limited. The fault is recovered quickly by utilizing fault holding procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for extracting electric power from two electric power sources;    (2) method for operating switching circuit coupled to electric power source; and    (3) method for operating switching circuit for interfacing electric power source with load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of electric power system with switching circuits for extracting power from electric power sources.    Electric power source (402)    Switching circuit (404)    Input port (406)    Output port (408)    Switching device (418)    Intermediate switching node (420)    Controller (422)
NOVELTY - A cathode (3) has a current collector, a cathode active material layer (c1) disposed on current collector and a cathode active material layer (c2) disposed on the cathode active material layer (c1). The cathode active material layer (c1) comprises lithium transition metal oxide having layered structure. The cathode active material layer (c2) comprises lithium transition metal oxide having spinel structure and average working potential of 4.5 V or more.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium battery (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has suppressed leakage of transition metal at high temperature. The lithium battery comprising the cathode has excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) formation of cathode; and    (2) lithium battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium battery.    Lithium battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel received from fuel tank (15) is heated by a heat exchanger (14) in response to heating control signal. A viscosity sensor (12) is placed in fuel line (16) or in bypass fuel line between heat exchanger and fuel injectors. The sensor with a nominal rotation velocity is rotated such that the velocity is increased or decreased in response to fuel viscosity. A control unit is programmed to generate rotation measurement signal, when the rotation measurement value is less than target value and to deliver the heating control signal to heat exchanger.    USE - System for controlling liquid fuel viscosity of internal combustion engine e.g. compression ignition engine of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The viscosity control process facilitates the avoidance of special cold start process which requires special cold start modes and calibrations. The amount of calibration effort is reduced by operating the engine on multiplicity of fuels which run through fuel system at constant viscosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling viscosity of liquid fuel of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of internal combustion engine.    Viscosity sensor (12)    Hat exchanger (14)    Fuel tank (15)    Fuel line (16)    Fuel viscosity control system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting kinetic energy generated by movement of a bicycle or a physical exercise machinery to generate electricity. The energy collection data is recorded into an integrated circuit (IC) card through an electric energy meter on the bicycle or the machinery. A generator is installed on the bicycle and the machinery.    USE - Method for collecting energy generated by a bicycle and a physical exercise machinery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces energy stress and environment pollution.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery (B) which is provided with multiple lithium battery units, and arranged in a hub (A). A bracket (1) is arranged on the sides of battery. A protecting plate (4) is located inside the bracket, and disc-shaped insulated shell is located outside the bracket. The side wall of insulated shell is provided with an axial convex strip, and a connecting sheet (3) is connected to the battery. The outer edge of bracket is provided with an axial groove which is embedded to the convex strip.    USE - Bicycle-type hub battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is featured with compact structure, and can ensure long service life with high stability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the hub battery pack.    Bracket (1)    Connecting sheet (3)    Protecting plate (4)    Hub (A)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photovoltaic battery mounted on top of a front cover or rear cover of an automobile. A cooling device is connected with the solar photovoltaic battery. A switch device e.g. manual switch and automatic detection switch, is arranged on a lead line. The switch device detects whether the automobile is in a closed state or an opening state. The cooling device comprises an air-conditioner and a fan that is driven by direct current voltage.    USE - Automobile air temperature reducing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces temperature of air in the automobile, and maintains temperature in the automobile in a simultaneous manner. The device avoids consumption of energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile air temperature reducing device.
NOVELTY - The device has a skylight arranged under a solar battery panel. A skylight window glass frame is arranged with a skylight guide water channel. The window glass frame is provided with an upper sheet metal contact assembly. A skylight guide groove sheet metal is provided with a lower contact assembly. A window is arranged in a closed state of the upper contact assembly. The upper contact assembly is connected with the lower contact assembly and a transmission line of a solar battery board. The lower contact assembly is provided with an upper contact base and an elastic sheet.    USE - Solar day window lead device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar day window lead device.
NOVELTY - The frame has a main beam whose two sides are protruded by two side brackets. Two ends of the main beam are provided with two fixed ports. The main beam and a side support frame are formed with a locating hole.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle cabin accessory detachable support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame ensures that an air compressor can be arranged in a fixed point location so as to ensure accurate and reliable performance. The frame is simple in structure, light in weight and convenient to install and maintain, and has high strength, high rigidity and high space utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle cabin accessory detachable support frame.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric heating oil cup whose oil outlet is connected with a suction side part of an oil conveying pump. An outer surface or an interlayer of the electric heating oil cup is provided with an electric heating element. An oil inlet of the electric heating oil cup is connected with an oil tank through an oil conveying pipeline. A plastic pipe network radiator is arranged in the oil tank. Hot water or anti-freezing liquid in an automobile water tank is taken as conducting medium for the oil tank and the oil conveying pipeline.    USE - Oil tank plastic pipe network heating device for a diesel motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures vehicle diesel oil utilization in cold winter and saves energy, and has low operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an oil tank plastic pipe network heating device for a diesel motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery module has multiple cells are built in the pack case and which the successively is laminated. A film (210b) is provided which has a heat absorption surface, a thermoelectric element and a conductive layer (220) for conducting heat of the thermoelectric element.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has multiple cells are built in the pack case and which the successively is laminated and film is provided which has heat absorption surface, thermoelectric element and conductive layer, and thus the battery module is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module.    Electrode (110)    Film (210b)    Conductive layer (220)    Circuit (230)    Controller (320)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has heat dissipater (30) provided with different heating units. A channel (31) for coolant to flow is formed in heat dissipater. The heat dissipater defines heat transfer paths for transferring heat generated from the heating units to the coolant. The power module, inductor, and film capacitor are provided in heating units.    USE - Cooling device for cooling to-be-warmed main components such as service module, foil condenser and inductor (all claimed) in inverter of motor drive system in hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, gas cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the to-be-warmed main components is improved efficiently, without need for using special device for heat dissipation. The fuel saving effect of the vehicle is achieved, and the manufacturing cost of the motor drive system is reduced, as the weight of the components used in motor drive system is reduced. The service of the vehicle is performed efficiently, by increasing the efficiency of the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for cooling to-be-warmed main components of motor drive system.    Heat dissipater (30)    Channel for coolant (31)    Inverter housing (41)    Heat dissipating plate (51)    Device for cooling to-be-warmed main components (100)
NOVELTY - Graphite agglomerates comprise ground expanded graphite particles compacted together. The agglomerates are in granular form having size of 100 mu m to 10 mm, preferably 200 mu m to 4 mm.    USE - Graphite agglomerates used in conductive polymer used for preparing thermally and/or electroconductive material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to LED light emitting material, solar panel, geothermic hose, floor heating, heat exchanger, thermal storage system, brick for construction, friction material for brake pad, gasket, ventilation component, battery cases for electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite agglomerates have excellent handleability, thermal conductivity, improved feedability, and provide conductive polymer with improved mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for making ground expanded graphite agglomerates, which involves compacting ground expanded graphite particles together to form the ground expanded graphite agglomerates;    (2) conductive composite comprising the graphite agglomerates;    (3) conductive polymer, which comprises an expanded graphite material chosen from ground expanded graphite agglomerates, compacted expanded graphite particles, and a polymer matrix; and    (4) method for making the conductive polymer, which involves feeding the ground expanded graphite agglomerates to an extruder, mixing the polymer and agglomerates, followed by molding the mixture.
NOVELTY - The module has a thin film type solar cell (13) arranged on a substrate (11). Another substrate (15) is arranged on the thin film type solar cell. A protective layer (12) is arranged between two substrates for covering a part of the thin film type solar cell. The two substrates are fixed to a vehicle i.e. car. The protective layer is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Resin is filled between the two substrates for forming the protective layer.    USE - Solar cell module for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The module has aesthetic design and better quantum efficiency. The module effectively enhances aspect ratio of the thin film type solar cell. The protective layer is arranged between the two substrates, so that damage of the thin film type solar cell can be prevented in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module for a vehicle.    Substrates (11, 15)    Protective layer (12)    Thin film type solar cell (13)
NOVELTY - A coprecipitate of hydroxide containing copper and manganese is obtained by stirring a mixed solution obtained by adding strong alkali aqueous solution to solution of copper raw material and manganese raw material. Lithium hydroxide hydrate powder is mixed with the coprecipitate, and the mixture is calcined. The calcined material is pulverized, molded, and glost-fired in an oxygen air flow, to obtain positive electrode material containing a complex oxide of lithium, copper and manganese.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material for use in manufacture of secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used in portable apparatus and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of positive electrode materials having high charging/discharging electric capacitance, without using expensive cobalt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coprecipitate of hydroxide containing copper and manganese is obtained by stirring a mixed solution obtained by adding strong alkali aqueous solution to solution of copper raw material and manganese raw material. Lithium hydroxide hydrate powder is mixed with the coprecipitate, and the mixture is calcined. The calcined material is pulverized, molded, and glost-fired in an oxygen air flow, to obtain positive electrode material containing a complex oxide of formula: Li4/3-2x/3CuxMn2/3-x/3O2.    x=0.01-1/2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of secondary battery, which involves assembling process using the positive electrode material; and    (2) positive electrode material in which peak of lithium manganate (Li2MnO3) and peak of cupric oxide are observed by X-ray diffraction.
NOVELTY - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide contains aluminum (Al).    USE - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide for solid-type lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical conductivity is improved, and ratio of electrical conductivity with respect to temperature is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide contains aluminum (Al) in a frame of formula LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot (1). Al exists in greater than or equal to 1 boundary between particles of LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot in the crystal lattice.    Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Lu, Y, K, Mg, Ba, Ca, and/or Sr;    M1=Si, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Ge, Y, Zr, Nb, In, Sb, Te, Hf, Ta, W, and/or Bi;    M2=Sc, Ti, V, Y, Nb, Hf, Ta, Si, Ga, and/or Ge, provided that M2 is different from M1;    x=3-8;    y= greater than 0;    z= greater than or equal to 0;    y+z=1.9-2.1; and    t=11-13.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide which involves measuring starting material containing each element of formula LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot (1), mixing, calcining mixed powder, adding lithium (Li) compound to supplement depletion of Li in sintering process, calcining mixed powder, molding powder, and sintering in heating container made of alumina.
NOVELTY - The module has a shell of the battery unit that is provided with positive and negative terminals on outer surface of the shell. The battery unit includes lithium ion battery having 12V module.    USE - Lithium ion battery module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has lightweight structure, and the reliability of the battery module can be improved. The module board can effectively control lithium ion battery so that the 12V supply can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery module.
NOVELTY - The module has a battery box formed with a global positioning system (GPS) module unit that is serially connected to a battery cell. The GPS module unit is connected with anode and cathode ends of a power supply module that is connected with the battery cell. The GPS module unit is provided with a mobile phone module unit and a GPS positioning module unit. An output end of the GPS module unit is connected with the mobile phone module unit.    USE - Integrated global positioning system module for use in a vehicle battery i.e. car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module has better anti-theft effect, and is easily fixed with the vehicle battery, so that a vehicle location is easily found, thus preventing vehicle from being stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an integrated global positioning system module.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell (1) which discharges the waste gas. Purification device (6) is provided with activated carbon (12) and arranged in the downstream of water tank (5). Water sending device (7) is provided in water path (30) in order to send out the recycled water to the utilization apparatus. A silver antibacterial agent (15) is provided in the upstream rather than activated carbon in the water path.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since an antibacterial agent is arranged in upstream than activated carbon, the antimicrobial composition eluted in water rides the flow of water, so that antimicrobial effect is exhibited with respect to activated carbon even when the antibacterial agent is not stuck to activated carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Water tank (5)    Purification device (6)    Water sending device (7)    Activated carbon (12)    Antibacterial agent (15)    Water path (30)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is immersed in precursor solution of metal nitrate and metal organic compound, roasted, and heated to decompose metal salt and organic compound. Decomposed metal oxide and carbon of hard template are subjected to reduction reaction, to form metal monomers. The obtained product is smelted and three-dimensional structure of activated carbon is reproduced, to obtain nickel-copper/carbon anode material. The metal nitrate or metal organic compound in anode material is decomposed, reduced, resultant material is roasted at high temperature, and then molded.    USE - Preparation of nickel-copper/carbon anode material used for porous fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nanograde nickel-copper/carbon anode material has high specific surface area, and is prepared by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An activated carbon (hard template) having high specific surface area is immersed in precursor solution of metal nitrate and precursor solution of metal organic compound, roasted under oxygen-free environment, heated at favorable temperature-raising speed to decompose metal salt and organic compound. The decomposed metal oxide and carbon of hard template are subjected to reduction reaction to form metal monomers. Finally, obtained product is smelted and three-dimensional structure of activated carbon is reproduced at metal smelting temperature, to obtain nickel-copper/carbon anode material. The metal nitrate or metal organic compound in the anode material is decomposed, reduced, resultant material is roasted at high temperature under oxygen-free environment, and then molded.
NOVELTY - Olefin-based organic phosphonic acid is added to chloro auric acid, stirred at 8-12 degrees C and reacted, to obtain gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid.    USE - Manufacture of gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid used for nano device, fuel cell, biological enzyme sensor material science and biological medicine.    ADVANTAGE - The gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid is manufactured with excellent colloidal stability in water, by reliable and simple process.
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling member mounted between battery cells for removing heat generated during charging/discharging of the battery cells. A flake type radiating unit is arranged according to states in the battery cells. A refrigerant flowing part is placed outside the hollow structure that is positioned at an outer side of an electrode assembly storage unit. Refrigerant is made to flow inside the hollow structure. The cooling member is provided with a corrosion resistance material having thermal conductivity. The cooling member is made from metal material.    USE - Cooling member integrated battery module for use in a power storage system of an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant flowing part is arranged outside the hollow structure that is positioned at the outer side of the electrode assembly storage unit, so that a design of the battery module can be improved while obtaining a compact battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling member integrated battery module.
NOVELTY - The safety valve structure (20) has a body formed at an upper side with a space in the lower side. A horizontal part (15) is integrally formed with the upper side of a cap plate (10). A slope part (14) is formed, in which the end portion of the horizontal part downwardly inclines according to the circumference of a central curved part (13).    USE - Safety valve structure for electric car battery cap plate.    ADVANTAGE - The slope part is formed, in which the end portion of the horizontal part downwardly inclines according to the circumference of a central curved part, and hence ensures improving the stability and reliability of the electric car battery cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car battery cap plate.    Cap plate (10)    Central curved part (13)    Slope part (14)    Horizontal part (15)    Safety valve structure (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode electrode formed by iron oxidation-reduction pair. An ion exchange film is transferred between an anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The iron oxidation-reduction pair includes oxides of nitrogen, ozone, chlorine, bromine, nitric acid, nitrous acid, perchloric acid, chloric acid, chlorous acid, and hypochlorous acid. The oxidizer comprises an iron sulfate, where the ion exchange film is a cation exchange film or an anion exchange film.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a cathode electrode formed by iron oxidation-reduction pair, where an ion exchange film is transferred between an anode electrode and the cathode electrode, and hence ensures reducing the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has battery which is fixedly located in the battery frame. A battery bracket is fixedly connected to vehicle casing. The battery frame is located in battery bracket. The battery frame is located on tray vehicle, during mounting and dismounting of battery frame. An L-shaped angle iron is fixedly connected to bottom end of each row of U-shaped connecting bracket. The L-shaped angle iron is provided with elastic rubber wheel and groove.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of the electric vehicle is improved by the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery system for electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The coiled lithium battery core has anode sheet, cathode sheet, membrane, anode collector plate and cathode collector plate. The upper end of anode sheet and the lower end of cathode sheet are provided with blank tape. The lower surface of the anode collector plate is contacted with the blank tape formed on the anode sheet after separating the anode sheet and cathode sheet by the membrane, and coiling the sheets. The upper surface of the cathode collector plate is contacted with the blank tap on the cathode sheet.    USE - Coiled lithium battery core for coiled lithium battery (claimed) used as power battery of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Small resistance of the battery can be ensured with uniform current distribution and long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coiled lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coiled lithium battery core.
NOVELTY - The windmill has a set of frames attached via horizontal bars to a vertical axis of rotation, where each frame comprises a set of lightweight material sheets (C) and a set of swinging windows. The windows stop the sheets from being blown to one side of the frames relative to the direction of rotation of the windmill. The windows are movable toward the side of the frame such that a variable gap between the bottom of the windows and the respective frame allows part of the air to pass through the variable gap in the downwind direction.    USE - Vertical axis windmill e.g. small and larger blinking sail windmills, for generating electricity utilized for household activities e.g. heating homes and lighting, and for industrial application such as charging batteries utilized to power electric vehicles or to generate hydrogen gas to be used by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The windmill is provided with extension or compression springs that are attached to the gap control rods, so that the swinging window moves and pushes the gap control rod upward against the extension or compression spring, when the wind pushes a blinking sail against the swinging window, thus allowing the spring to be compressed or extended until the swinging window is fully open, when the wind speed increases, and hence protecting the windmill against excessive force and excessive power output at all wind speeds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a vertical axis windmill with blinking sails, and an actuator mechanism on a right-hand frame for activating high wind protection.    Light weight material sheets (C)    Wind direction (H)
NOVELTY - Frame (1) of a cell of redox flow battery, comprises a distribution channel (9) provided at a front surface (S) for supplying or discharging electrolyte fluid to the cell, and an opening (8) in which the distribution channel opens. The distribution channel extends through the entire lateral length of the opening and comprises several adjacent bridges (10) towards the opening. The ratio of flow surface that is set free by the bridges, between the distribution channel and the opening, and the projection surface of the opening in the flow direction, is 0.1-0.95, preferably 0.2-0.5.    USE - The frame is useful for the cell of the redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The frame: exhibits less flow loss of the circulating electrolyte fluid; and distributes the electrolyte fluid uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the frame.    Frame (1)    Opening (8)    Distribution channel (9)    Bridge (10)    Front surface (S)
NOVELTY - Isolating laccase enzyme from Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain, involves (a) growing Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain in sterile liquid culture medium, (b) inoculating production medium containing flasks with obtained strain, (c) incubating the medium, (d) inducing the obtained culture with xylidine, (e) incubating the obtained culture, and (f) separating laccase enzyme excreted into the medium from cell mass.    USE - The method is useful for isolating laccase enzyme and preparing isolated enzyme in the form of liquid, powder or granule used for degradation of textile dyes including azo, triphenylmethane, indigoid, erythroid groups of dyes, for removing stains, for bleaching of pulp, for treating of fibers for whitening, for coloring of animal hairs including wool for treating of textile dye or dyes in effluents, for fabrication of cathode in a fuel cell, and for formulations of coatings and adhesives based on polymerization of phenolic monomers (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves yield of laccase enzyme to 9-14 IU/ml, improves shelf life of the enzyme as it is mixed with inert substances or salts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for isolating laccase enzyme from Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain, involves (a) growing Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain in sterile liquid culture medium, (b) inoculating production medium containing flasks with obtained strain, (c) incubating the medium at 30 degrees C on rotary shaker at the speed of 180 revolutions/minute (rpm) for 72 hours, (d) inducing the obtained culture after 72 hours with xylidine (0.00001-0.0001 volume/volume%), hydrated copper sulfate (CuS04.5H20) (0.0025-0.025 weight/volume%) or (100-1000 mu ), (e) incubating the obtained culture at 30 degrees C for 12-15 days, (f) withdrawing the obtained culture, and separating laccase enzyme excreted into the medium from cell mass by centrifugation at speed of 8000x g for 10 minutes, and (g) concentrating and purifying the obtained enzyme.
NOVELTY - The sub-assembly (2) made of plastic and ceramic materials has gas cell plate (4) that is provided with hole (8) for adjusting gas cell plate during assembly of gas cell pile. The hole of gas cell plate is arranged such that work against bending of gas cell plate around the hole during assembly of gas cell pile is performed.    USE - Sub-assembly for polymer electrolyte diaphragm (PEM) gas cell pile in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental friendly gas cell pile can be obtained. The electrical short circuit of gas cell pile can be prevented. The deformation of holes of gas cell plate due to contact with pins during assembly of gas cell pile can be prevented. The turning of gas cell plate around the pin during the assembly of gas cell pile is prevented efficiently, by the formation of opening in gas cell plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the gas cell pile sub-assembly.    Sub-assembly (2)    Gas cell plate (4)    Cover (6)    Hole (8)    Holder (17)
NOVELTY - The battery-operated electric-vehicle utilizes the emerging air resistance to fully recharge the battery with help of wind generators during the vehicle travel. When the vehicle travels, the air resistance develops and propels the rotor blade of the wind generator, which again produces current. The current then again charges the battery through the charge control system, and thus the recharge takes place from the power supply system and thus standby time develops.    USE - Battery-operated electric-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery-operated electric-vehicle utilizes the emerging air resistance to fully recharge the battery with help of wind generators during the vehicle travel, and thus ensures an environment friendly battery-operated electric-vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery-operated electric-vehicle.
NOVELTY - Nickel and cobalt are leached from a positive-electrode active material in acidic solution to which a metal having reduction potential more base than that of hydrogen is added.    USE - Leaching of nickel and cobalt from positive-electrode active material for recovering valuable metals from lithium ion batteries (claimed) used in motor vehicles, digital cameras, mobile telephones, computers, and small household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective decomposition of compound of positive-electrode active material, and improves leaching rate of nickel and cobalt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The fuse (1) has fusible link main unit (5) and battery that are connected by battery terminal (3), and distributes the electric power from the battery. One end side of the battery terminal is connected to battery post that is protrudingly provided from the upper surface of battery. The terminal portion of fuse is connected to the battery side joint bolt (23) by the side of fusible link main unit, when the other end side of the battery terminal is connected. The battery terminal cover (37) covers the battery side joint bolt is integrally formed with main unit.    USE - Battery direct attachment fuse for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since battery side joint bolt is connected to one end side of battery terminal towards battery side and is integrally formed with fusible link main unit, the battery side joint bolt can be covered. The number of components can be reduced. The battery of a battery direct attachment fuse can be assembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery direct attachment fuse. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery direct attachment fuse (1)    Battery terminal (3)    Fusible link main unit (5)    Battery side joint bolt (23)    Battery terminal cover (37)
NOVELTY - The system has hot water storage conveyance source (72) which supplies water of storage tank (70) to hot water storage path (71), and cools water vapor of condenser (74). A modification water tank (44) collects condensed water and stores as liquid phase-like modification water. A sensor detects water level of modification water currently stored in tank. A conveyance source (42) supplies modification water to modifier (2) in order to start the system. A control unit (100) starts the system when the water level of modification tank is more than predetermined level.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of stopping of system by water loss can be reduced. The starting of the system improves. The energy saving property of the system can be ensured. The increase in running cost of the system can be reduced. The shortage of water can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Modifier (2)    Conveyance source (42)    Modification water tank (44)    Storage tank (70)    Hot water storage path (71)    Hot water storage conveyance source (72)    Condenser (74)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a chassis holding a passenger, where the chassis includes upwardly facing a solar energy receiving device. An adjustable frame is supported upon wheels (1021, 1022), where the frame is selectively elevated at an end of the chassis to adjustably orient the receiving device with respect to sun. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the frame and adjustably orients the receiving device with respect to the sun. A side panel (1010) comprises the receiving device, where the side panel is selectively oriented with respect to the sun, and adjusts efficiency of the receiving device.    USE - Monarch electric vehicle for collecting energy from sun.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has lithium type batteries requiring close monitoring to eliminate over-charging and under voltage condition and a battery management system is typically employed to watch over the battery system, so that battery management system maintains equal battery charge using cell balancing algorithms and circuitry and extending life of the battery system, thus providing maximum available battery charge. The side panel has solar energy receiving device, where the side panel is selectively oriented with respect to the sun and adjust efficiency of the receiving device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a Monarch electric vehicle.    Side panel (1010)    Separate panels (1011-1016)    T bar framing (1017)    Front hood (1018)    Bottom plate (1019)    Back lift (1020)    Wheels (1021, 1022)
NOVELTY - The generator has a regulator arranged at four wheels of a pure electric car, where the car generates redundant energy in a storage battery while traveling.    USE - Electric car generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator avoids mileage defects by providing required electric power for running.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrochemical cell i.e. lithium cell, in a cell package placed within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a preventing unit to prevent gas vented from the cell package from escaping to an exterior of the enclosure except through a venting unit defined in the enclosure. Venting in the cell package occurs in the event of pressure within the cell package exceeding burst strength of the cell package. An interface unit (38) fluidly connects vent conduit (34) to a gas conveyance unit (40).    USE - Apparatus for routing of gas in a battery pack (claimed) utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell package is placed within the enclosure including a route unit to route gases vented from the package to the exterior of the enclosure in a controlled manner. The apparatus allows the cell battery to be mounted in proximity with a passenger compartment of the vehicle without concerning exposing of passengers to noxious gases discharged from a ruptured cell package. The battery has a sealing unit to prevent gas vented from the cell package from escaping from the vent conduit at an interface between cell modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising battery cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Cell module (10)    Battery pack (32)    Vent conduit (34)    Interface unit (38)    Gas conveyance unit (40)
NOVELTY - Preparing a carbon nanofiber, comprises: hydrolyzing a surface of a carbon nanofiber precursor with a hydroxide solution having a concentration of 0.0001-1 M to form a hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor; washing the hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor with a hydrochloric acid solution; and sintering the washed carbon nanofiber precursor to obtain a carbon nanofiber.    USE - The method is useful for preparing a carbon nanofiber which is used to prepare a fuel cell electrode (claimed), and nanocomposite.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber: has a high surface oxygen content, excellent wettability and a number of electrophilic sites, and thus is able to combine with a large number of cations of metal per unit area of the carbon nanofiber, and efficiently applied to various electrochemical catalysts as a conductive support; and does not need additional binder and ionomer to introduce a metal catalyst, hence conductivity is not decreased.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an active energy consumption period for a rechargeable energy storage device (105) i.e. rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and determining an inactive energy consumption period for the energy storage device. The energy storage device is operated in a usage mode during active energy consumption period. The energy storage device is operated in a lifetime-extending storage mode during inactive energy consumption period in which the storage mode includes a lifetime prolonging state-of-charge (SOC) and the usage mode includes a full SOC.    USE - Computer-implemented method for operating a rechargeable energy storage device i.e. rechargeable lithium-ion battery, of an energy management system (claimed), for a plug-in electric vehicle such as plug-in electric car, and stationary high-energy storage applications. Can also be used for lithium ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel zinc and silver zinc energy storage devices for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device is efficiently operated in the usage mode during active energy consumption period and in the lifetime-extending storage mode during inactive energy consumption period, thus increasing lifetime of the energy storage device and reducing cost of the energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy management system.    Energy management system (100)    Rechargeable energy storage device (105)    Energy sources (110)    Energy distribution system (115)    Data collection and optional actuator subsystem (120)
NOVELTY - The frame has a square main frame whose two ends are arranged with a trapezoidal front protruded printing ink part. A front end of the main frame is connected with a left connecting piece and fixed on an upper part above a rear end of a left main frame. Sheet thickness of the left connecting piece is 5 mm. The left connecting piece is arranged with a connecting hole and fixedly connected with a strip that is connected with a corner of the main frame.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle power assembly integrated type frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame optimizes connecting arrangement technique of a suspension system and strengthens connecting intensity and rigidity of a power assembly. The frame is convenient to disassemble, and effectively locates and supports the power assembly to ensure enough structure intensity and rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle power assembly integrated type frame.
NOVELTY - The assembly has an air inlet channel arranged in a battery packet outer shell (4) and an air outlet channel (3). A battery pack case (1) is provided with a high pressure management system (7) and a channel connected with an air inlet of a radiating fan (5). A main body is formed with a terminal connected with the radiating fan. An end of the terminal is connected with a wind channel shell and a battery pack heat outputting structure of a fuel cell air channel (6). The battery pack case is integrated with an inserting port (8).    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack system assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves air flow rate, and has better air cooling effect, simple structure and convenient installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an electric vehicle battery pack system assembly.    Battery pack case (1)    Air outlet channel (3)    Battery packet outer shell (4)    Radiating fan (5)    Fuel cell air channel (6)    High pressure management system (7)    Inserting port (8)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a shell provided with air outlets (91, 92) and ceramic filters (71, 72). Secondary air inlet tubes (31, 32) are provided with butterfly valves (41, 42). A front part of each ceramic filter is provided with electric heaters (61, 62) and a temperature sensor for measuring heating temperature. An air inlet pipe is provided with a pressure sensor and a pressure reference tube. A combustion tube for conveying combustion gas is arranged between the secondary air inlet tubes. The combustion tube is arranged at a rear part of a butterfly valve of a secondary purifier.    USE - Diesel engine tail gas particle purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier ensures judgment for regenerating points of reference process so as to avoid counteract errors caused during operation of a diesel engine. The purifier has wear degree factor, and is convenient to install and debug. The purifier avoids combustion gas particle burning process so as to protect pressure of vehicle compression air to influence driving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel engine tail gas particle purifier.    Secondary air inlet tubes (31, 32)    Butterfly valves (41, 42)    Electric heaters (61, 62)    Ceramic filters (71, 72)    Air outlets (91, 92)
NOVELTY - The device has an analog signal collecting unit connected with an electric automobile power battery and a wireless connection unit. The electric automobile power battery is electrically connected with a control analysis unit and fixed on a main return circuit of a current divider. The control analysis unit is connected with an analog signal end.    USE - Electric automobile power battery testing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can analysis power battery information and temperature parameters at power battery charging/discharging state in an effective manner so as to ensure better multi-parameter measuring effect and increases power battery efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile power battery testing device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The shell has a thin wall whose two ends are arranged on a shrinking plate. A plate (6) is arranged on a packaged battery single convex section part corresponding to an ultra-thin flexibly-packaged battery monomer (7). The plate is arranged on a fixed plate. The fixed plate is arranged on a side wall of fixed grooves (10) with equal intervals.    USE - Lithium battery monomer shell for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The shell ensures that the single battery is effectively cooled, and avoids danger. The shell is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lithium battery monomer shell.    Plate (6)    Ultra-thin flexibly-packaged battery monomer (7)    Fixed grooves (10)
NOVELTY - The lug has a metal belt whose outer side is covered by pole lug glue. Ends of cross sections of the metal belt are thinner than a middle part of the metal belt. The cross sections of the ends of the metal belt are triangle or trapezoid shaped body. Lower bottom of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is connected with the middle part of the metal belt. Top angle of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is 60-120 degrees. Size of the lower bottom of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is greater than thickness of the middle part of the metal belt.    USE - Thick pole lug for an automobile soft-packaged lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lug improves combination strength of the glue and the metal belt, and has better sealing effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thick pole lug.
NOVELTY - The isolator has an auxiliary battery whose output end is connected with an anode of a main battery. A signal input circuit is connected with a microcontroller, an LED indicating lamp, an electronic switch circuit i.e. transistor, a voltage monitoring circuit i.e. analog/digital (A/D) converting circuit, and a mechanical switch circuit i.e. relay. The voltage monitoring circuit is fixed with positive and negative poles of the main battery. The mechanical switch circuit is connected with the anode of the main battery and the auxiliary battery. An end of a manual control switch is grounded.    USE - Isolator for a double-layer battery management system in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The LED indicating lamp and the manual control switch are connected together, so that the isolator is convenient to control and manage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an isolator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a serial single battery arranged in a battery pack. An output end of the battery pack is connected with a current collecting detecting module and an insulating detection module. A set of batteries is arranged in a backup battery pack and provided with a temperature collecting module, balanced protection module and a compensating switch. A controller area network (CAN) bus is arranged external to a vehicle controller and charger communication of loaded modules below a CAN system. An upper layer main control module is provided with a main control module.    USE - Multi-CAN battery set management device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is stable and reliable, easy to expand, and convenient to connect and isolate data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper layer main control module adopts an embedded microcontroller of a 16-bit MC9S12DGU8MPVE type single chip computer, and the temperature collecting module adopts an embedded microcontroller of an SST89E516RD2 type single chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-CAN battery set management device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a box charging room (1) provided with multiple electric automobile charging interfaces (4) and a super capacitor (2). The super capacitor is connected to a charging and discharging control unit (3), where the charging and discharging control unit is formed as an electric supply network (3). The charging and discharging control unit is connected with the box charging room of the charging interfaces that are respectively connected with the charging and discharging control unit, a wind power generator and a solar battery board (6).    USE - Electric vehicle charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can comprehensively utilize multi-energy electric vehicle charging system, and does not depend on a commercial power network, and improves environmental performance and area adaptability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle charging system.    Box charging room (1)    Super capacitor (2)    Charging and discharging control unit (3)    Electric automobile charging interfaces (4)    Solar battery board (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising a voltage regulator (U20) in an attenuator. Voltage is supplied from a solar cell, which is provided between input terminals (Vb, Vg). A current-voltage converter (U4) comprises a reference voltage regulator (U62). The attenuator attenuates output voltage of the current-voltage converter, where the current-voltage converter is provided with an attenuation factor (K). The current-voltage converter output is compared with the output voltage of the attenuator and reference voltage (VREF).    USE - Method for operating a renewable energy source. Uses include but are not limited to a solar cell, a fuel cell, a wind-powered generator, a wave-powered electricity-generation machine and a thermo-electric power generating element, utilized by a secondary battery charging device utilized in a portable apparatus and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing consumption current of a control circuit and manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage regulator (U20)    Current-voltage converter (U4)    Reference voltage regulator (U62)    Reference voltage (VREF)    Input terminals (Vb, Vg)    Attenuation factor (K)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen fuel cell vehicle comprises a body (2), which has wheels (22) and a steering system (C). A hydrogen pump (3) is provided for supplying the hydrogen gas to the body. A regulator (4) is provided for maintaining the hydrogen of the hydrogen pump. A hydrogen fuel cell (5) is provided for producing the hydrogen supplied through the regulator.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator is provided for maintaining the hydrogen of the hydrogen pump, where a hydrogen fuel cell is provided for producing the hydrogen supplied through the regulator, and thus enables easy and economical operation of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    Body (2)    Hydrogen pump (3)    Regulator (4)    Hydrogen fuel cell (5)    Wheel (22)    Steering system (C)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a system controller (60) which acquires a fuel cell voltage and the target output of an auxiliary machine e.g. material supply apparatus (11) as operation information of the fuel cell system. A control-command value provided to the auxiliary machine is defined by inquiring for the target output of the auxiliary machine with a map stored in a map memory (61).    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size reduction, and reduces loss generated at the time of driving of the auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Material supply apparatus (11)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (40)    System controller (60)    Map memory (61)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a lid case (35) which is fixed to and electrically connected with a positive electrode current collection body (40). The lid case is press-contacted by the positive electrode current collection body such that a contact pressure is applied to the contact surfaces of the positive electrode current collection body and lid case.    USE - Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles and portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, or notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Can simply and reliably ensure electrical connection between the positive electrode current collection body and a cover body by contact pressure. Reduces electricity supply resistance of the contact surface of the positive electrode current collection body and cover body. Simplifies connection between the positive electrode current collection body and cover body. Eliminates the need for leads, thus reducing the number of parts. Reduces man-hour for assembling, and simplifies assembling operation, thus reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining the fixation of the positive electrode current collection body and lid case.    Cover body (31)    Bulging portion (32)    Peripheral portion (33)    Lid case (35)    Positive electrode current collection body (40)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module (1) has inner tube (2) and outer tube (3) provided in intermediate space (4). Several rings (6) are arranged alternately arranged in circumferential direction of n-and p-doped semiconductor elements (5), in a state one behind the other in axial direction (10) of module. The electrically conductive connections (9) are provided on inner side or outer side (8) of semiconductor elements in circumferential direction (12) and axial direction of module, in electrical conduction state, so that semiconductor elements are interconnected with each other.    USE - Tubular thermoelectric module used in thermoelectric generator for generating electric power from exhaust gas of internal combustion engine in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the thermoelectric module is performed easily and efficiently at low cost and at high productivity rate. The ends of the thermoelectric module are made to contact, so that the electrical conductive connection to thermoelectric generator and power source of motor car is ensured. The gap-free assembly of the inner and outer tubes of the thermoelectric module is performed, by the provision of semiconductor elements. The safe electrical interconnection of entire thermoelectric module is performed, by the provision of electrically conductive connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing tubular thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Inner tube (2)    Outer tube (3)    Intermediate space (4)    Semiconductor elements (5)    Rings (6)    Outer side of semiconductor elements (8)    Electrically conductive connections (9)    Axial direction of thermoelectric module (10)    Circumferential direction of thermoelectric module (12)
NOVELTY - The device has several electrochemical cells (2) and intermediate elements which are arranged between the electrochemical cells or between electrochemical cell and housing (1). The intermediate elements are made of fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives (7-10). The surfaces of the electrochemical cells are coated with the fire extinguishing agent or fire extinguishing agent additive. The wall of the housing is coated and pressurized with fire extinguishing agent or fire extinguishing agent additive.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage device e.g. lithium ion battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the intermediate elements arranged between electrochemical cells or between electrochemical cell and housing, are made of fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives, the generation of fire in the energy storage device can be prevented and safety can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical energy storage device.    Housing (1)    Electrochemical cell (2)    Electric terminal (3)    Electric connection element (6)    Fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives (7-10)
NOVELTY - The ring form semiconductor element (1) has groove (2) extending from an inner peripheral surface (18) to an outer peripheral surface (19) in radial direction (3). A ring shape insulation material is provided corresponding to side surface of semiconductor elements, for the isolation of n-and p-doped semiconductor elements. The insulating material has an extending slot formed in radial direction, to divide the insulating material.    USE - Semiconductor element used in thermoelectric module (claimed) of thermoelectric generator used for generating electric power from exhaust gas of combustion engine in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the thermoelectric module is performed easily at low cost, by suitably providing the semiconductor element and insulation material into the tubular thermoelectric module. The local stress produced in the thermoelectric module is reduced, without degrading the functionality of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor element.    Semiconductor element (1)    Groove (2)    Radial direction (3)    Inner peripheral surface of semiconductor element (18)    Outer peripheral surface of semiconductor element (19)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a main body engaged with a load bearing portion of a vehicle for isolation from vibrations due to irregularities of a surface i.e. road, on which the vehicle traveling is desired such that an interaction of an active magnetic component i.e. toroidal winding (70), and passive magnetic component i.e. permanent magnet, in response to the relative movement of the main bodies are translated between reciprocating kinetic energy associated with the motion of the vehicle over the surface irregularities and electrical energy associated with the active magnetic component.    USE - Vehicular kinetic energy management system for absorbing transverse shock or vibration experienced by a moving vehicle e.g. on a car or lorry or between a boat and a pontoon or anchoring system for example.    ADVANTAGE - The system has additional magnets constructing around the cylinder for allowing the piston to float freely so as to reduce friction between the piston and the walls of the cylinder. The system intentionally uses a leveraging system, so that electromagnetic shock absorber experiences different force levels in response to vibration to optimize the load absorbing or electrical energy generating characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electromagnetic shock absorber.    Cylinder (52)    Magnet piston (64)    Axial magnets (66, 68)    Toroidal winding (70)    Vehicular kinetic energy management system (100)
NOVELTY - The material has a mixed substrate covered with a non-graphite carbon material. The non-graphite carbon material is provided with an asphalt or resin. Gram specific capacity of a negative active material ranges of about 350-370 mAh/g. Granularity of the non-graphite carbon material ranges of about 4.0-4.5 microns. Compacting density of powder is 1.65-2.10 g/cm3. Block-shaped and needle-shaped/spherical or quasi-spherical graphite e.g. artificial spherical graphite and natural spherical graphite, is provided with a coal block.    USE - Negative active material for a lithium ion secondary battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high conductivity to ensure better multiplying power performance and circulation stability. The material satisfies different requirements of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material is prepared by using solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, propanetriol, acetone, toluene or xylene. Inert gas such as nitrogen, argon gas, helium gas, neon or any proportion of mixed gas, is used. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a negative active material preparation method for a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a method for preparing a cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory graph.
NOVELTY - A porous support comprises inorganic particles (30) between the nano fibers (10) of the nano web. The average diameter of the nano fiber is 0.005-5 mu m.    USE - Porous support is used in electrolyte film and separation film for secondary battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous support provides film having excellent heat resistance, degradability and elasticity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of porous support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the porous support.    Nano fibers (10)    Pore (20)    Inorganic Particles (30)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cells electrically connected with each other by an electric circuit formed on an electrically insulating upper support plate (16). A detachable electric contact element formed of a conducting strut (24) and a bolt (30) is removed from the plate to open the circuit and electrically deactivate the module. A cover (50) occupies a position detachably locked to the plate for providing protection to the circuit. The element is inserted on the plate through an opening (57) formed in the cover, to close the circuit and removed from the plate through the opening to open the circuit.    USE - Rectangular parallelepiped electric power battery module for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting strut is not connected to rest of the electric circuit, so that the module does not deliver energy, thus protecting an operator from the risk of electrocution. The module secures handling operations to be carried out by the operator when the cells are charged, thus avoiding accidental short circuits related to the presence of bare terminals of the battery. The battery reduces the risk of work accident while handling the battery of the electric vehicle, so that total voltage of the module is available or not available based on state of a secured connection device i.e. plug system. The device can be easily accessed from a container of the battery. The device secures different power battery modules during assembling, disassembling and maintenance of the modules in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery module with a closed cover to be locked.    Rectangular parallelepiped electric power battery module (10)    Electrically insulating upper support plate (16)    Conducting strut (24)    Bolt (30)    Cover (50)    Opening (57)
NOVELTY - The system has a housing (10) with a battery cell support portion formed between the thermal ribs (24,26). A conduit (14) is set in fluid communication with the fluid source, and is set in thermal communication with the thermal ribs. The battery cells are provided in the battery cell support portion such that the thermal ribs are in thermal communication with the battery cells. The fluid is driven through the conduit and the thermal ribs in order to regulate the temperature of the battery cell.    USE - System for thermal management of battery set e.g. lithium ion battery set for electric vehicle and electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery can be adjusted efficiently. The weight and the manufacturing cost of the thermal management system can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the thermal management system of the battery.    Housing (10)    Conduit (14)    Thermal ribs (24,26)    Exterior surface (28)    Planar section (30)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10') has a cooling framework element (12) with an upper surface (60) for transferring heat to a cooling fluid. An electrically conductive connection terminal (36) is adjacent to an end of the element, and has a lower latch (40) electrically connected with an upper latch (38). An electrically conductive plate (24) of a battery cell (14) is connected with the lower latch of the terminal by resistance welding, laser welding, chemical welding, ultrasonic welding, brazing or soldering. Another electrically conductive plate (26) of the cell is formed of nickel plated copper.    USE - Repetition frame assembly for a battery pack of an electric vehicle and a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly maximizes effortlessness of production of the battery pack and reduces the manufacturing cost of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a repetition frame assembly with a cooling framework element for two battery cells.    Repetition frame assembly (10')    Cooling framework element (12)    Battery cell (14)    Electrically conductive plates (24, 26)    Electrically conductive connection terminal (36)    Upper latch of connection terminal (38)    Lower latch of connection terminal (40)    Upper surface of framework element (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a needle fleece (3) surrounded by an area on each side of a thinner layer with respect to layer thickness. An aluminum foil section (1) and a polyester cover fleece section (5) are connected with the needle fleece by an adhesive layer (4), where needle fleece is made from polyester fibers. The adhesive layer is formed by a sticking fleece (2) or hot-melting powder adhesive. The polyester cover fleece section is colored in black.    USE - Device for thermal insulation of a battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil section and the polyester cover fleece section are connected with the needle fleece by the adhesive layer, so that the device can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for thermal insulation of a battery.    Aluminum foil section (1)    Sticking fleece (2)    Needle fleece (3)    Adhesive layer (4)    Polyester cover fleece section (5)
NOVELTY - The information output device (100) includes a second calculation unit (17) which computes a consumption between an origin date-time and an end point date-time, the number of days of consumption, and a scheduled attainment date of consumption. An output unit (19) is configured to output the computed consumption, number of days of consumption, and scheduled attainment date of consumption.    USE - Information output device for cogeneration apparatus used at home.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a user to quickly and easily know a designated arbitrary period of consumption and a consumption amount of gas, water and/or electric power. Allows the user to easily determine the transition of consumption in an arbitrary period by comparing the consumptions of the present and the past.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an information output device for cogeneration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Time measuring unit (11)    Operation unit (13)    Second calculation unit (17)    Output unit (19)    Information output device (100)
NOVELTY - A front vehicle body structure has left and right front side frames (9) each having a fold structure capable of bending inward in response to load input from the front of the vehicle (V). A pair of impact absorbers (16), interposed between the front side frames, extends inward and backward from respective front side frames. The impact absorbers contract in response to inward bending of the front side frames due to the load input, absorbing impact.    USE - Front vehicle body structure for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Impact at time of vehicle front collision can be effectively absorbed by cooperation of the front side frames and impact absorbers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a front vehicle body structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Front side frames (9)    Crushing region (9A)    Vent region (9B)    Impact absorbers (16)    Vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The key has a battery holder (70) formed toward a circuit board (60) from a holder main body (71). The circuit board is arranged and fixed in the battery holder that is inserted by the holder main body and an engagement protrusion part (72-75). An internal peripheral surface part (63a-65a) is formed with an outer peripheral surface part of the engagement protrusion part and a notch part (62). Other notch parts (63-65) permit movement of the circuit board of the engagement protrusion part.    USE - Portable wireless key i.e. electronic key, for use in a portable device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The notch parts permit movement of the circuit board of the engagement protrusion part, so that the backlash with respect to the circuit board of the battery holder is prevented without increasing a man-hour, thus reducing manufactured cost of the key.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portable wireless key.    Circuit board (60)    Notch parts (62-65)    Internal peripheral surface part (63a-65a)    Battery holder (70)    Holder main body (71)    Engagement protrusion part (72-75)
NOVELTY - A lithium source, vanadium source, phosphorus source, and source of metallic elements having atomic number of 11 or more, or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed. The obtained mixture is heat-processed, wet-ground using media mill, mixed with an electroconductive carbon-material source, and formed into slurry. The reaction precursor obtained by spray-drying the slurry is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert atmosphere or reducing atmosphere, to obtain a composite of lithium-vanadium phosphate having Nasicon structure, and carbon composite.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite for use as positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite having excellent electroconductivtiy, discharge capacity, and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes a fuel cell (30) whose corner portion is located in a vehicle front side. A corner reinforcement (41) covers a battery side surface that extends from the corner portion of the fuel cell. The corner reinforcement is attached to a vehicle-side battery mounting component.    USE - Vehicle with fuel cell mounting structure.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the mounting property of a fuel cell below the hood of the vehicle, while ensuring effective protection of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic top view of a fuel cell mounting structure.    Vehicle (10)    Axle shaft (13)    Side frame (14)    Fuel cell (30)    Corner reinforcement (41)
NOVELTY - A vanadium source, electroconductive carbon-material source and metallic (Me) source chosen from element of group 11-containing source and transition metal element-containing source are dispersed in an aqueous solution of lithium phosphate to obtain slurry. The slurry is spray-dried, and the reaction precursor is baked at 600-1300 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain vanadium phosphate-lithium-carbon complex containing vanadium-lithium phosphate having Nasicon structure, and electroconductive carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of vanadium phosphate-lithium-carbon complex used for positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary battery for portable apparatus, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium secondary battery having excellent cycling characteristics and high discharge capacity.
NOVELTY - The display apparatus (1) comprises a substrate (10) such as flexible substrate, and at least one solar cell (12) and at least one organic light emitting element (11), which exist on the same surface of the substrate. The organic light emitting element is electrically connected with the solar cell and is driven by the electric power produced by the solar cell. Preferably the solar cell is an organic and inorganic thin-film solar cell.    USE - Display apparatus for electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to, electronic paper, advertising medium, and poster of variety-of-information terminals, such as television, mobile telephone, personal computer, car stereo, MPEG Audio layer 3 (MP3) player, motor vehicle, and instrument panel of motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the output fall of the solar cell by absorption of the light emitting element. Since light emission surface and light-receiving surface exist on the same surface, electric power generation amount of the solar cell does not fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the display apparatus, showing the elements on a larger scale. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Display apparatus (1)    Substrate (10)    Organic light emitting element (11)    Solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - Concentrated phosphoric acid aqueous solution, a lithium source, a vanadium source, and a source of metallic element having an atomic number of 11 or more or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed to form a paste. The paste is heat-processed, wet-ground, and formed into a slurry with an electroconductive carbon-material source. The slurry is spray-dried and the obtained reaction precursor is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain a lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite useful as positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite which provides positive-electrode active materials having high discharge capacity and electroconductivity, and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Concentrated phosphoric acid aqueous solution, a lithium source, a vanadium source, and a source of metallic element having an atomic number of 11 or more or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed to form a paste. The paste is heat-processed at 100-700 degrees C, to obtain heat-processed product in aggregate form. A slurry of pulverized material obtained by wet-grinding the aggregate using a media mill, and an electroconductive carbon-material source is prepared. The slurry is spray-dried and the obtained reaction precursor is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain a composite containing lithium-vanadium phosphate having a nasicon structure, and electroconductive carbon material.
NOVELTY - The cover i.e. battery cover (1A), has a connection part (20A) connecting a cover part (2) and another cover part (10). The connection part is movably provided between the former cover part and the latter cover part along axial direction. A support shaft (23) is provided in the latter cover part. A bearing part (21) is provided in the former cover part. The support shaft is supported by the bearing part. The support shaft comprises a stopper part latched to the bearing part in a normal valve position along the axial direction.    USE - Cover for use in a vehicle to cover outer periphery of a battery post, a battery connecting terminal and a fuse unit of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connection part is movably provided between the cover part and another cover part along axial direction, so that a movable-side cover part is effectively moved from a closed position and internal components are easily exposed irrespective of the arrangement state of an edge strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembly of a battery cover.    Battery cover (1A)    Cover parts (2, 10)    Connection part (20A)    Bearing part (21)    Support shaft (23)    Stopper (23a)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) includes two ribs (20) which are bent into a U-shape relative to corresponding side walls (12a), so that each rib contacts with a battery terminal (40). Each rib has a claw (20c) which holds the tip portion of the rib in a state in which the tip portion has penetrated a through opening (21) and is projected from the outer side of the corresponding side wall.    USE - Cover for battery used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids damage even if a load is applied from the top or sides, by reducing concentration of stress on a hinge portion. Enables holding the ribs in a bent state using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery cover and a battery terminal upper portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cover (1)    Side walls (12a)    Ribs (20)    Claw (20c)    Through opening (21)    Battery terminal (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a judging unit which determines whether electric power generation of a fuel cell is required. A control unit regulates the electric power generation of the fuel cell so that a current density per electrode area of the fuel cell becomes more than 0.6 ampere per square centimeter.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the effectiveness of deterioration suppression by a radical in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the relationship of a working condition and a required output in a fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The state determination method involves determining (S5) that metallic lithium has precipitated on the negative electrode plate surface of a lithium ion secondary battery, when a battery capacity measured at a second capacity measurement process (S4) is larger than a battery capacity measured at a first capacity measurement process (S2). The second capacity measurement process is performed after performing a second heat treatment process (S3).    USE - State determination method for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the precipitation of metallic lithium on the negative electrode plate surface to be judged appropriately without dismantling the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of state determination method for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First heat treatment process (S1)    First capacity measurement process (S2)    Second heat treatment process (S3)    Second capacity measurement process (S4)    Determining process (S5)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a resin-made piping (112) accommodated in an inner side of a humidifier joint part (101). An inner wall face (114a) and another inner wall face (114b) are provided in an inner side of the piping along flow direction of gas. An opening cross sectional area of an opening part (116a) is set larger than an opening cross sectional area of another opening part (116b). Multiple groove parts (118) comprise an inclination bottom face (118a) that inclines inwards toward the latter inner wall face from the former inner wall face, and is formed in a border region of the former face.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a fuel cell system mounted in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The groove part comprises the inclination bottom face that inclines inwards toward the inner wall face from another inner wall face, and is formed in the border region of the former inner wall face, so that water is reliably supplied to a humidifier, and favorable electric power generation performance is ensured by a simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Humidifier joint part (101)    Resin-made piping (112)    Inner wall faces (114a, 114b)    Opening parts (116a, 116b)    Groove parts (118)    Inclination bottom face (118a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery cell (12) accommodated in a case (10). A temperature monitoring sensor (102a) detects temperature of the battery cell. The case is equipped with an inner surface. A groove (107) is opposingly arranged in the temperature monitoring sensor. A press protrusion (106) is provided in the groove. The press protrusion inserts the temperature monitoring sensor between a housing and the battery cell. The groove is opened to a side edge of an upper case (18) of a center case (14).    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for power supply of an electric equipment and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The press protrusion is provided in the groove, where the press protrusion inserts the temperature monitoring sensor between the housing and the battery cell, so that high responsiveness and reliability of temperature monitoring function can be ensured, and size reduction of the apparatus can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case (10)    Battery cell (12)    Center case (14)    Upper case (18)    Temperature monitoring sensor (102a)    Press protrusion (106)    Groove (107)
NOVELTY - The collector (3) has an electroconductive layer (3a) by which an electroconductive filler is added to a base material containing a resin that contains an imide group and/or an amide group in a main structure. Another electroconductive layer (3b) adds the electroconductive filler to the base material containing another resin that does not contain the imide group and the amide group in the main structure. The latter electroconductive layer is located in a side of a positive electrode active material layer (7) containing a nickel component.    USE - Collector for collecting nickel in a bipolar electrode of a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle (HV), an electric vehicle (EV), and a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery and an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The main structure comprising the nickel-containing positive electrode is inhibited when the collector is used for the nickel-containing positive electrode by moisture absorption of the electroconductive layer by the presence of the other electroconductive layer that reacts with the nickel component in the nickel-containing positive electrode, so that fall of capacity of the nickel-containing positive electrode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery comprising an electric power generation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar electrode of a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery.    Bipolar electrode (1)    Collector (3)    Electroconductive layers (3a, 3b)    Negative electrode active material layer (5)    Positive electrode active material layer (7)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation control apparatus has a control unit which calculates the ratio of an output electric power with respect to each fuel supply amount as an electric power fuel ratio (C). The control unit selects the fuel supply amount corresponding to a largest electric power fuel ratio (Cmax), and makes a fuel cell generate electric power based on the selected fuel supply amount.    USE - Electric power generation control apparatus for fuel cell in fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) in moving body. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric train, aircraft, or satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the amount of fuel used by the fuel cell, and ensures efficient operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electric power generation control method for fuel cell; and    (2) a program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the power generation characteristic of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power fuel ratio (C)    Largest electric power fuel ratio (Cmax)    Output electric power (PFC)    Maximum power (PFCmax)    Fuel cell output voltage (VFC)
NOVELTY - The cap attaching structure (1) has a rotational axis which is provided in a terminal cap (2). An axis support section (42) is provided in a bracket (3). The axis support section is configured to support the rotational axis in a state which can rotate. A detachment prevention rib, provided in the caps, engages with the bracket in the rotation state of the caps. A horizontal slide prevention rib (23) is configured to prevent detachment of the rotational axis from the axis support section.    USE - Cap attaching structure for terminal cap which covers an automotive battery. Can also be used for accommodating stationery electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dropping off of the two caps via a simple structure while improving assembly work property since the detachment prevention rib, provided the first or brackets, engages with the bracket in the rotation state of the first and brackets. Enables the terminal to be opened and closed easily since the detachment prevention rib is configured to prevent detachment of the rotational axis from the axis support section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cap attaching structure.    Cap attaching structure (1)    Terminal cap (2)    Bracket (3)    Horizontal slide prevention rib (23)    Axis support section (42)
NOVELTY - The metal closed end or airtight container has a metal baseplate, and a lid having vertical side section which are folded by inward along the edge section outer wall surface of the square tube in the perimeter edge section. The baseplate is covered so that the inner wall of the bent vertical side section closely abuts to the edge section outer wall surface of the square tube. The metal baseplate or baseplate, and the lid are weld-bonded by the pipe end wall of the square tube.    USE - Metal closed end or airtight container for secondary batteries used as power supply devices for portable electrical and electronic devices. Can also be used for power supply devices for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles, audio-video equipment, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a low cost metal closed end or airtight container exhibiting improved durability and excellent working efficiency since the metal baseplate, and the lid are weld-bonded by the pipe end wall of the square tube. Improves productivity with respect to performing laser welding since the permissible range of the aim position of the laser beam irradiation is spread.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for metal airtight containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method for metal airtight containers which covers and performs laser welding of baseplate and lid to the cylinder material. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a charge-transfer coefficient determination part (91f) determining charge-transfer coefficient based on an electric current value corresponding to a measurement voltage value and resistance measurement. An exchange-current-density determination part (91g) determines exchange current density based on determined difference voltage, a determined open-circuit electric current value and determined charge-transfer coefficient. A catalyst deterioration rate determination part (91h) determines a deterioration rate of a catalyst based on the determined exchange current density.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying driving power to an electric vehicle. Can also be used for mounting a moving body such as hybrid vehicle, boat and ship, a robot, and a heating system in a building and a common residence.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst deterioration rate determination part determines the deterioration rate of the catalyst based on the determined exchange current density, so that the deterioration rate of the catalyst in the fuel cell is correctly acquired by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining a deterioration rate of a catalyst in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Radiator (41)    Charge-transfer coefficient determination part (91f)    Exchange-current-density determination part (91g)    Catalyst deterioration rate determination part (91h)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether the passenger is having contact to the vehicle from the exterior portion. The pressure reduction process of the oxidizing agent is started in the inside surface of the fuel cell stack (12) and the fuel gas flow channel (36) before starting switch so that driving operation is enabled and vehicle is turned ON when the proximity signal to the driver's vehicle is detected by the controller (24).    USE - Start-up method of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the fuel cell system can be reduced effectively, so that desired electric power generation state can be ensured rapidly and stably. The size of the fuel cell system is reduced, so that space and weight are reduced effectively. The power consumption of the fuel cell system is suppressed favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Controller (24)    Fuel gas flow channel (36)    Air pump (42)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode layer (1) and a negative electrode layer (2) clamping an electrolyte layer (3). The electrode layer includes two parts (1a, 2a) comprising two active materials with different swelling shrink characteristics. The two parts are alternately provided in an electrode plane such that the two active materials are respectively nanocrystalline and lithium cobalt dioxide. A positive electrode collector (4) is connected with the positive electrode layer.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery such as all-solid-state battery, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an information-technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses the structural change of the electrode layer resulting from swelling shrinkage of the active materials according to shape of the two parts, thus relieving stress. The battery indicates input-output characteristics at the time of charging process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Parts (1a, 2a)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an after-burning part (80) burning unreacted hydrogen containing an anode active material with waste gas. The system is formed with a combustion space (23) for burning anode off gas that is discharged from a stack (1). A control part (100) determines combustion state in the combustion space based on a temperature-rise variety or temperature-rise rate of the waste gas resulting from combustion of the after-burning part. The after-burning part comprises a catalyst that promotes combustion of a combustible hazardous ingredient contained in the waste gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle, an electric machine and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The control part determines the combustion state in the combustion space based on the temperature-rise variety or temperature-rise rate of the waste gas resulting from combustion of the after-burning part, so that non-combusted determination is favorably performed in the combustion space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stack (1)    Combustion space (23)    Fuel source (50)    After-burning part (80)    Control part (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves covering (1A) the peripheral portion of end surface (A) of the active material layer and side surface (B) of solid electrolyte layer (2) with insulating material (4) such as insulating resin. The pressurization process is performed with respect to the active material layer and solid electrolyte layer so as to smoothen the insulating resin.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode (claimed) of battery e.g. solid-type lithium-ion secondary battery in e.g. vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, mobile communication apparatuses, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of edge portion of active material layer can be suppressed at the time of manufacture of electrode. The reliability of the electrode can be improved. The service life of the electrode can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating the process for manufacturing electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for covering peripheral portion of end surface of active material layer (1A)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Insulating material (4)    End surface of active material layer (A)    Side surface of solid electrolyte layer (B)
NOVELTY - The battery direct attachment fusible link (1) has a bus bar in which the load side terminal is connected with a connecting terminal (25). The other end side of a battery terminal (5) is connected at the load side. The bus bar is equipped with a fusible link main body (3) which is embedded integrally. A temporary latching section is configured to perform temporary latching of the other end side of a starter side terminal (7) connected to the connecting terminal. The battery terminal at the connecting terminal is formed in the fusible link main body.    USE - Battery direct attachment fusible link for vehicle-mounted electrical component, e.g., starter.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the starter terminal and battery terminal from deviating easily from the connecting terminal of the fusible link main body, and improves mounting to the battery since the temporary latching section is configured to perform temporary latching of the other end side of the starter side terminal connected to the connecting terminal. Temporary latching of starter side terminal and battery terminal is performed easily and in stable and reliable manner since the battery terminal at the connecting terminal is formed in the fusible link main body. Provides a bus bar having a simple structure which can be manufactured easily since the temporary latching section is formed separately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembly of the battery direct attachment fusible link from the downward direction.    Battery direct attachment fusible link (1)    Fusible link main body (3)    Battery terminal (5)    Starter side terminal (7)    Connecting terminal (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting diffuser (100) to the end of the cylindrical axial center (20) with the several penetration small holes (23) at an outer peripheral surface. The separator (31) is provided with an axial center. The external air is sucked from the hole by making the inner side of the axial center into a low pressure rather than the exterior with the diffuser. The positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are arranged between the separators wound around the axial center.    USE - Method for manufacturing winding type electrode casing (claimed) of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator, positive electrode, and negative electrode can be wound around the axial center without step difference, so that generation of contact-pressure difference can be suppressed. The electrode casing can be formed without attaching axial center and separator with an adhesive agent or an adhesive tape, so that manufacturing cost of the electrode casing can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for winding type electrode casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the diffuser linked to the axial center of winding type electrode casing.    Axial center (20)    Penetration small hole (23)    Separator (31)    Diffuser (100)    Exhaust port (103)
NOVELTY - The device has inductors (7,8) provided to receive the electric power charged by the load (12) from an external power transmission apparatus. A resonance capacitor (9) is electrically connected with the circuit containing the inductor and the load. The opening-and-closing unit (10) is provided to switch when the capacitor is electrically connected to the circuit according to the electric power in the power transmission apparatus or the receiving device.    USE - Receiving device for power transmission apparatus of non-contact charging device for charging secondary battery mounted in electric propulsion vehicle such as electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening-and-closing unit is enabled to change the electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor for resonance, so that the load impedance of power transmission apparatus side can be changed, and the rated power can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the non-contact charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter circuit (4)    Inductors (7,8)    Resonance capacitor (9)    Opening-and-closing unit (10)    Load (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a charge-and-discharge circuit (14) that discharges the direct-current power of a smoothing capacitor (6) side end of an inverter (9) at a condenser (18). A charge-and-discharge control unit (21) performs discharge control of the charge-and-discharge circuit by turning on/off a switching element, when a power receiving impossible detector detects a power receiving impossible state. The electric power stored in the condenser is supplied to an acquired current (AC) motor (12) via the inverter.    USE - Control apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charge-and-discharge control unit controls the charging/discharging operation of the charge-and-discharge circuit, the self-powered working of the electric vehicle can be carried out. Hence the reliability of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smoothing capacitor (6)    Inverter (9)    Motor (12)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (14)    Condenser (18)    Charge-and-discharge control unit (21)
NOVELTY - Fine particles of core-shell structure, is claimed, where each particle is composed of a core particle, which is formed from a first material and has the face-centered cubic crystal structure and a shell layer, which is formed from a second material differing from the first material on the surface of the core particle and has the face-centered cubic crystal structure, the fine particles containing particles which are multiply twinned fine particles are surrounded by the (111) crystal plane.    USE - The fine particles of core-shell structure are useful as catalyst particles for catalyst electrode layer in a functional device, which is a fuel cell (all claimed). The fine particles are useful in light-emitting devices and other energy devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fine particles of core-shell structure exhibits excellent durability with little degradation, retains the high catalytic activity for a long period of time, maintains a high output density, and permits cost reduction. The fine particles of core-shell structure have high energy efficiency and low environmental loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a functional device incorporated with the fine particles of core-shell structure.
NOVELTY - The cell has current collectors (12, 14) connected with an electrode stack (10). Envelopes (20, 22) partly enclose the electrode stack. The current collectors are partly extended from the envelopes that are provided with pressure relief devices (26, 28, 30). The current collectors are extended from a region (32) of the envelopes. The pressure relief devices are arranged in another region (34) that is turned away from the former region. One of the pressure relief devices is arranged at a main side (44) of the envelopes.    USE - Electrochemical cell for use in an electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) i.e. battery device, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure relief devices are arranged in one of the regions of the envelopes, thus allowing safe discharge of the internal pressure of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of an electrochemical cell with different positions for pressure relief devices.    Electrode stack (10)    Current collectors (12, 14)    Envelopes (20, 22)    Pressure relief devices (26, 28, 30)    Regions of envelopes (32, 34)    Main side of envelopes (44)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell has a power unit that includes an electrode stack (12,14) connected with a current arrestor and partially enclosed within an envelope (18). The power unit is partially received in a frame element (16) and the envelope is provided with edge sections having fluid-tight seal seams (20,22). The support bars (34,36) are provided in the frame element corresponding to the seal seams in the edge sections of envelope and spaced apart from the seal seams at a distance of 1 mm.    USE - Electrochemical cell of electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the support bars are provided in the frame element corresponding to the seal seams in the edge sections of envelope and spaced apart from the seal seams at preset distance, damage to the seal seams caused by pressure of current arrestor can be prevented. Breakage of the envelope can be prevented and ventilation efficiency of the electrochemical cell can be improved. Rapid increase in pressure or temperature inside the power unit can be suppressed and maintenance of the electrochemical cell can be simplified. Hence, reliability of the battery can be improved and safety of passengers in the vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrode stack (12,14)    Frame element (16)    Envelope (18)    Seal seams (20,22)    Support bars (34,36)
NOVELTY - The contact element (10) has contact layers (11,12) that are arranged between electrodes (2,3) of battery cells which are positioned in parallel, and contacted with the electrodes. The elastic retainer (13) and resilient plastic contact (15) are provided within the contact layers.    USE - Contact element for interconnecting battery cells of battery unit (all claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing elastic retainer and resilient plastic contact within the contact layers, the need for providing a separate device for application of contact force can be eliminated and electrical interconnection between the contact layers and electrodes can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the portion of contact element.    Electrodes (2,3)    Contact element (10)    Contact layers (11,12)    Elastic retainer (13)    Plastic contact (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching current to a headlight (1) and/or an electrical accessory (8) of a motorcycle during ignition and/or running of an engine if a side stand or stand is brought into a driving position. An inclination of the motorcycle is brought into a driving position and/or a signal is provided by a sensor e.g. gear position sensor (5) and inclination sensor (6), to drive the motorcycle. A relay (7) is supplied with control current over an ignition starting switch (3). The control currents abut at the relay when the side stand is lifted up in a driving position.    USE - Method for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle is inclined into the driving position and/or the signal is provided by the sensor e.g. gear position sensor and inclination sensor, to drive the motorcycle, thus charging an electrical system in an optimized manner and connecting a headlight at the motorcycle while avoiding burning of the headlight and/or the electrical accessory and avoiding battery discharges and energy wastage, and hence ensuring safe switching of the headlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    Headlight (1)    Ignition starting switch (3)    Gear position sensor (5)    Inclination sensor (6)    Relay (7)    Electrical accessory (8)
NOVELTY - The unit has a set of electrochemical cells (2) arranged in a housing (1), where a wall of the housing is partially coated with fire extinguishing agents or pressurized with fire extinguishing agent additives (7-9). The fire extinguishing agents or the fire extinguishing agent additives are provided between the electrochemical cells and formed as gel, viscous fluid, solid or resilient deformable material. The fire extinguishing agents or the fire extinguishing agent additives comprise 28 percent of polymer, 23 percent of ester oil, 43 percent of water and 6 percent of surfactant.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage unit i.e. lithium ion battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle, that is utilized for transporting passengers.    ADVANTAGE - The wall of the housing is partially coated with the fire extinguishing agents or pressurized with the fire extinguishing agent additives, so that unwanted energy exchange e.g. heat energy exchange and mechanical energy exchange, between the storage unit and the environment is prevented, thus protecting the housing against fire and hazards, and hence increasing safety of passengers in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical energy storage unit.    Housing (1)    Electrochemical cells (2)    Electrical terminals (3)    Electrical connection pieces (6)    Fire extinguishing agent additives (7-9)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a frame part (3) and a thermoelectric material (2) that are bonded to one another. The frame part forms a diffusion barrier for the thermoelectric material and an electrical current conductor. Another frame part (4) is located on an element surface (29) of the thermoelectric material, where the former frame part is arranged at the element surface. The thermoelectric material and the frame parts are formed in annular shape. The frame parts are arranged in respective inner and outer circumferential surfaces (5, 6) of the thermoelectric material.    USE - Annular semiconductor element e.g. p-doped semiconductor element and n-doped semiconductor element, for use in a thermoelectric module (claimed) for a thermoelectric generator utilized for converting thermal energy of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine of a motor car into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The frame parts are arranged in the respective inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the thermoelectric material so that enhanced adhesion between the frame parts and the thermoelectric material can be achieved. The semiconductor element is designed such that the semiconductor element can be utilized for wide range applications and enables simple and inexpensive production of the thermoelectric module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a semiconductor element    (2) a thermoelectric module comprising semiconductor elements in contact with a contact surface and connected at a contact element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of an annular semiconductor element.    Annular semiconductor element (1)    Thermoelectric material (2)    Frame parts (3, 4)    Inner circumferential surface of thermoelectric material (5)    Outer circumferential surface of thermoelectric material (6)    Element surface (29)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a circuit path structure (10) formed in and/or on a support plate (15) in layered assembly and comprising strip conductors (11) extending in a main direction. An insulation layer is sectionally applied on the support plate and formed from chemically and mechanically resistant, highly cross-linked resin. Voltage taps (20) have a set of ends (21) connected with appropriate ends of the respective strip conductors and another set of free ends (22) provided in material-fit connection with cell connectors. The resin is reinforced with a knitted fabric or a non-woven fabric.    USE - Rewiring element for an energy storage module e.g. nickel metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery, of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage taps have the set of ends connected with the appropriate ends of the respective strip conductors and another set of free ends provided in material-fit connection with the cell connectors, thus reducing risk of falsified measurement or measurement failure of total voltage of the energy storage module in a simple and inexpensive manner, and hence achieving reliable operation of the module. The insulation layer is sectionally applied on the support plate and formed from the chemically and mechanically resistant, highly cross-linked resin, thus achieving increased safety of the module against electrical defects, and hence increasing service life of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a rewiring element.    Rewiring element (1)    Circuit path structure (10)    Strip conductors (11)    Support plate (15)    Voltage taps (20)    Ends of voltage taps (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The box has a base cover whose upper part is connected with a battery box body, where the box is formed in a rectangular structure. An inner box body is provided with a containing space for mounting a battery and an output jack of a power supply socket. A front end of an upper cover side forms a concave shaped structure. A middle part of a base is provided with a lug boss. An upper cover and the base are jointed with each other. Two sides of the base are provided with a handle hole. A left side of a handle is connected with a diaphragm plate by four bolts.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure and convenient to use and carry. The box saves force, and has theft-proof function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle battery box.
NOVELTY - The structure has battery box main unit that is fixed on the luggage compartment and blocked on the guide way of battery tank. The main portion is provided on the side wall of connecting unit and guide rail that is used for clamping T-shaped fixing portion. The T-shaped fixing portion is inserted in the hole and is coincided with L-shaped angle steel and L-shaped angle steel and steel plate. The T-shape fixing unit is provided from top to down to insert into steel and steel plate. The bolt is installed on the T-shape fixing component.    USE - Fixing structure of battery box in electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of battery box fixing structure is simple and can be installed easily. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The mounting and detaching of the battery box can be quickly realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery box.
NOVELTY - The terminal main unit is divided into upper flat plate (12) with small circular hole (5) and lower plate (13) with large circular hole (6). The main unit is installed on battery cover plate that is provided with connecting port (81) and groove (9). The unit on the upper flat panel and concave table is connected with port through fastening element. The cover plate (8) of groove is provided with blocking rib (91) and slot (92). The tenon (15) with blocking rib and slot is provided on one side of circular hole lower flat panel that is fixed in groove.    USE - Battery terminal of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electric vehicle battery terminal.    Small circular hole (5)    Large circular hole (6)    Cover plate (8)    Groove (9)    Upper flat plate (12)    Lower flat plate (13)    Tenon (15)    Connecting port (81)    Blocking rib (91)    Slot (92)
NOVELTY - The plate has a rectangular stream guidance double polar plate body whose two sides are provided with a wing-shaped convex part. The wing-shaped convex part is provided with an air inlet hole and a liquid hydrogen inlet fluid hole. A front part of an air flow guiding groove plate is provided with the air inlet hole and an air fluid guide groove. A guide slot board is provided with a hydrogen outlet fluid hole and a gas guide groove. A hydrogen intake groove is formed with a hydrogen outlet fluid hole.    USE - Cooling fluid flow resistance reducing high and low temperature fuel battery guiding polar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces the cooling fluid flow resistance, and is not easy to be blocked, and has high system efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a cooling fluid flow resistance reducing high and low temperature fuel battery guiding polar plate.
NOVELTY - The machine (10) has a running wheel (22) rotatably accommodated in a housing (20) and driven by an electric motor. Medium i.e. gas, guided to an aggregate i.e. fuel cell, of a motor vehicle flows against the running wheel. A heating device (32) is partially arranged in the running wheel that is heated by the heating device. The heating device includes an induction coil (34) for heating the running wheel, and comprises a soft magnetic element (36) cooperating with the induction coil that is operated with alternating current.    USE - Fluid-flow machine for an aggregate i.e. fuel cell (claimed), of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is manufactured and installed in a simple manner with reduced overall weight and installation space. The machine enables efficient heat dissipation so as to prevent the running wheel from undesired rotation and block, thus preventing the machine from being damaged. The machine is operated in an easy manner with improved functional performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fluid-flow machine of an aggregate of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a radial turbine of a fluid-flow machine for a fuel cell.    Fluid-flow machine (10)    Housing (20)    Running wheel (22)    Heating device (32)    Induction coil (34)    Soft magnetic element (36)
NOVELTY - A low-range pressure sensor (20) in the fuel cell system is used to calibrate a high-range pressure sensor (28) in the hydrogen storage system (10), when a pressure regulator (24) is situated between the two sensors is in a fully open position. The high-range sensor is calibrated to the value of the low-range sensor. The calibration is done while gas is flowing from the hydrogen storage system to the fuel cell (12) by accounting for the pressure drop between the two sensors.    USE - Method for automatically calibrating pressure sensor in hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accuracy of the high-range sensor's readings is improved. The calibration can be a simple setting of the high-range sensor to the value of the low-range sensor under static conditions. The precision of the pressure sensor can be enhanced without intervention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for automatically calibrating pressure sensor in hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen storage system.    Hydrogen storage system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Pressure sensors (20,28)    Pressure regulator (24)    Control device (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing and assembling the different forms of solar cells (14,16) into a predetermined shape, so as to manufacture the solar cell arrangement (10). Two solar cells are provided as film cells. Two solar cells are mounted on a common carrier portion (12). Two solar cells are mounted on the common carrier portion by performing the lamination process on the common carrier portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell arrangement e.g. solar badger for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell arrangement of any desired shape can be manufactured effectively by using desired arbitrary shapes of individual solar cells. The need for cutting the solar cells during the manufacturing process of solar cell arrangement can be avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the solar cell arrangement.    Solar cell arrangement (10)    Common carrier portion (12)    Solar cells (14,16)    Edges of solar cells (18,20,22)
NOVELTY - The module has battery cells combined in cell modules (5), where the cell modules are arranged on a support plate (1) and are surrounded by a housing (14). The cell modules are cooled by circulating a cooling medium in cooling passages (3, 3', 4a, 4b) of a closed cooling circuit. The cooling passages supply and remove the cooling medium on/in the support plate, where each cell module is firmly connected with a radiator in which cooling passages are inserted, and is integrated in such a manner that the passages are vertically arranged to the support plate in the cooling circuit.    USE - Battery module for use with an air conditioner in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell modules are firmly connected with the radiator in which cooling passages are inserted, and is integrated in such a manner that the passages are vertically arranged to the support plate in the cooling circuit, so that weight and constructional effort of the battery module are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Support plate (1)    Strut (2)    Cooling passages (3, 3', 4a, 4b)    Cell modules (5)    Housing (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulating cooling channel (21) provided for a coolant to cool fuel cells (30), where the coolant comprises an additive. An ion exchange resin (22) is arranged in the circulation channel for retention of electric conductivity of the coolant, and prepared so that an absorption unit of the additive on the ion exchange resin is provided in saturated condition. The ion exchange resin is prepared by passing solution via the ion exchange resin or by soaking the ion exchange resin in the solution for saturation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle (claimed) i.e. four-wheeled vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used for a two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables installing the ion exchange resin in a cooling system and adding the low conductive inhibitor to the coolant to maintain less electric conductivity in the coolant and prevent corrosion of the cooling system even if the coolant is cyclically used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel-cell system.    Fuel-cell stack (20)    Circulating cooling channel (21)    Ion exchange resin (22)    Heat exchanger (23)    Fuel cells (30)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy foil contains (in %mass) zirconium (0.010-0.10), titanium and vanadium (0.020 or less), silicon (less than 0.15), iron (less than 1.6), copper (less than 0.060), manganese (less than 0.040), magnesium (less than 0.030), chromium (less than 0.030), zinc (0.65 or less), and remaining aluminum and unavoidable impurity. The foil has electroconductivity of more than 59% IACS.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil used for electrode material of lithium ion batteries (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy foil has high electroconductivity, excellent heat-resistant softening degree, low internal resistance and excellent adhesiveness with active material.
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode active material layer which consist of positive electrode plate (4). A binder forms the positive mix layer, and battery case (1) consists of negative electrode plate (5) that forms negative mix layer. The loop height that shows the inflexion point to which stiffness curve of positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate falls after stress rises rapidly. The loop height of outer peripheral surface is measured, and the electrode plate thickness is set as 2.5 mm or less.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength is raised with respect to the bending stress accompanying the buckling of positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate, such that the destruction by buckling is relieved, even if the non-aqueous secondary battery is crushed under pressure during winding. Hence the generation of short circuit during the breakage of electrode plate or the inside of non-aqueous secondary battery can be suppressed, and the safety of non-aqueous secondary battery can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Separator (6)    Electrode group (8)
NOVELTY - The board (21) has a comb-shaped portion (21f) which includes a trunk (21e) bundled with teeth (21a-21d). An insulated substrate (26) with handle (21g) is connected with the comb-shaped portion. The electrical conduction of electric potential of the conductor is produced in several wirings (22-25) by an electrically-conductive material on the insulated substrate. The terminal portions (22a-25a) expose the electrically-conductive material at the front-end of the teeth. The length of several teeth is made different.    USE - Wiring board attached to stack of bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the voltages of the single battery layer can be reduced, so that each voltage of several cells can be precisely measured. The tensile stress accompanying the vibration can be reduced and the disconnection of wiring can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) stack; and    (2) bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top views of the wiring board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring board (21)    Trunk (21e)    Comb-shaped portion (21f)    Handle (21g)    Teeth (21a-21d)    Wirings (22-25)    Terminal portions (22a-25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a control part (102) controlling generation of a fuel cell (101) by receiving air and fuel gas. An apparatus lifetime attainment stage estimation part (103) estimates an apparatus lifetime attainment stage based on apparatus lifetime condition at reach apparatus lifetime. A check stage estimation part (104) estimates a check stage based on component lifetime condition. A last check judging part (105) judges whether a check estimation stage is nearest in the apparatus lifetime estimation attainment stage. The fuel cell is operated based on a special operation plan.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for a home-use cogeneration system and a motor vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The last check judging part judges whether the check estimation stage is nearest in the apparatus lifetime estimation attainment stage, where the fuel cell is operated based on the special operation plan, so that convenience of a user can be enhanced, and lifetime of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell electric power generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell electric power generation system (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Control part (102)    Apparatus lifetime attainment stage estimation part (103)    Check stage estimation part (104)    Last check judging part (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a stack case (30) accommodating a fuel cell stack (10). A control unit (41) controls the fuel cell stack. A mounting member (40) mounts the control unit. A case member (30a) is provided with an opening part (30ao) and a through-hole (30ah) that is formed with the mounting member. A sealing member (47) seals the case member and the mounting member. The stack case is provided with an internal connector (42) and an external connector (43). The control unit and an external apparatus are arranged with an exterior of the stack case.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack case is provided with the internal connector and the external connector, and the control unit and the external apparatus are arranged with exterior of the stack case, so that workability of the apparatus can be improved and water wetting of the internal and external connectors can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stack case (30)    Case member (30a)    Through-hole (30ah)    Opening part (30ao)    Mounting member (40)    Control unit (41)    Internal connector (42)    External connector (43)    Sealing member (47)    Fuel cell apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling fluid vaporization layer (9) provided in a surrounding surface of a battery cell (1). A temperature sensor (10) detects temperature of the battery cell. A liquid detection sensor detects cooling fluid (3). A control part supplies the cooling fluid from cooling fluid supply source to the cooling fluid vaporization layer. A cooling fluid transmission member transmits the cooling fluid to the cooling fluid vaporization layer of the battery cell. The battery cell is provided in a housing (2). A shut-off valve (8) is provided in a cooling fluid supply tank (4).    USE - Secondary battery module for use in a vehicle (claimed) such as an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid vehicle (HEV), a personal computer and a mobile telephone. Can also be used for a large construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The control part supplies the cooling fluid from the cooling fluid supply source to the cooling fluid vaporization layer, so that the module can attain equalization of the temperature between multiple battery cells, thus improving cooling capability and thermal radiation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery module.    Battery cell (1)    Housing (2)    Cooling fluid (3)    Cooling fluid supply tank (4)    Shut-off valve (8)    Cooling fluid vaporization layer (9)    Temperature sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case comprising a cell chamber. Thickness of a long side of the battery case is 1.5-2.5 mm. An opening part of the battery case is sealed with a cover part. A lead alloy is utilized for a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The battery case is made from polypropylene. A liquid opening stopper is provided in the cover part.    USE - Lead acid battery i.e. water supply type lead acid battery, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case comprises the cell chamber and thickness of the long side of the battery case is 1.5-2.5 mm, so that the battery can provide the battery case in a favorable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a manufacturing process of a battery case.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell (15) whose operation state is changed so that the amount of water which contacts an electrode or a gas diffusion layer will increase, if a derived water balance corresponds to a negative value. The fuel cell is controlled to achieve a stop equivalent state when a wet condition of an electrolytic membrane sensed by a detection unit reaches a reference wet condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving body (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a radical inhibitory substance which ensures that elution of water within the fuel cell is attained, when the voltage of fuel cell turns into a high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (15)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Pressure gauge (38)    Coolant circulation pump (60)
NOVELTY - The board (21) has an insulated substrate (26) provided with a handle (21g) that is connected with a comb-shaped part (21f). A conductor is formed on the insulated substrate by an electrically-conductive material. A front-end of gears (21a-21d) is extended to an end of the handle. Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a) are provided at the front-end of the gears and attached with an electrode, where adhesive force of the terminal parts differs from adhesive force of the electrode. The adhesive force is strengthened by enlarging an adhesion surface area of the terminal part and electrode.    USE - Wiring board for a stack of a bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) i.e. laminate-type bipolar secondary battery, utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal part is attached with the electrode, where adhesive force of the terminal part differs from adhesive force of the electrode, so that tensile stress and contact failure between the terminal part and the collector can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar secondary battery comprising a stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wiring board.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Wiring board (21)    Gears (21a-21d)    Comb-shaped part (21f)    Handle (21g)    Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has main crystal phase containing lithium containing transition metal oxide having spinel-type structure containing manganese, one or more suboxide having elementary composition different from the lithium containing transition metal oxide, and tertiary phase oxide different from the main crystal phase and the suboxide. The presence of suboxide and tertiary phase oxide are confirmed with Raman spectroscopy analysis.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery including the positive electrode active material has excellent durability, and cycle characteristics, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control apparatus (50) which compares a measured electric current value and a measured voltage value with a previous electric current value and a previous voltage value, respectively. The control apparatus regulates the operation of a discharge processing system to control the deterioration rate of a fuel cell (1) based on the comparison results.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables precise and real time determination of deterioration of the fuel cell. Allows water to be reliably discharged from the fuel cell irrespective of the deterioration state of the fuel cell, thus ensuring stability of electric power generation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (15)    Control apparatus (50)    Ammeter (64)    Voltmeter (65)
NOVELTY - The pack has unit-cell group (30) with several cells which is provided with the convex-shaped terminal in each end. The circumference area of each convex-shaped terminal facing the surface is covered by double-sided tapes (41,42). The lead boards (51-55,61-66) are connected to each convex shaped terminal that is affixed on the double-sided tape. The circumference area attached on the lead board is covered by each convex shaped terminal and the waterproof resin layers (71,72).    USE - Battery pack used as motive power source of electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (PEV).    ADVANTAGE - The water content environment and high reliability of battery pack can be maintained. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Core pack (20)    Unit-cell group (30)    Double-sided tapes (41,42)    Lead boards (51-55,61-66)    Waterproof resin layers (71,72)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a leg unit (12) which is provided in a lower surface of a fuel cell unit (2). A hot water storage tank is provided to collect the warm water. A hot water storage unit (3) is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped to accommodate the hot water storage tank. The leg unit (13) is provided to support the hot water storage unit. The leg portions (12,13) are protruded downwards to the hot water storage unit from the lower direction of the fuel cell unit. The leg portions are connected with a connection metal fitting (14).    USE - Solid high polymer type fuel cell system for domestic-use fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the small size of hot water storage tank can be installed in the fuel system, the size of the fuel system is minimized effectively. The construction carrying-in property of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Hot water storage unit (3)    Leg units (12,13)    Connection metal fitting (14)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The separator has a gas supply path supplying gas to a fuel cell (100). A gas exhaust passage discharges the gas, which is provided in the gas supply path. Ribs (261c-264c, 261a-264a) separate the gas exhaust passage that is arranged along gravitational direction. An electrolytic membrane (21) is provided with anode and cathode side diffused layers (23a, 23c) that are laminated by catalyst layers (22a, 22c). A coolant flow path (70) makes cooling water to flow, and is provided in a surface on a side opposite to the anode side diffused layer of an anode side separator (20a).    USE - Separator for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supply path supplies the gas to the fuel cell, and the gas exhaust passage discharges the gas, which is provided in the gas supply path, so that the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Anode side separator (20a)    Electrolytic membrane (21)    Catalyst layers (22a, 22c)    Anode and cathode side diffused layers (23a, 23c)    Coolant flow path (70)    Fuel cell (100)    Ribs (261c-264c, 261a-264a)
NOVELTY - The battery has bipolar electrode that forms positive electrode active material layer (5) and negative electrode active material layer (6) on surfaces of collectors (4a-4d). Cell layers (15a-15d) are laminated in electrolyte layer (7) provided in electric power generation element (2), so that adjacent positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer faces each other. Discharge circuits (20a-20d) connect switching units (25a-25d) and discharge resistors (24a-24d) with respect to cell layers independently.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the discharge circuits connect switching units and discharge resistors with respect to each cell layer are connected independently, several cell layers can be discharged at once.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage balance control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation element (2)    Collectors (4a-4d)    Positive electrode active material layer (5)    Negative electrode active material layer (6)    Electrolyte layer (7)    Cell layers (15a-15d)    Discharge circuits (20a-20d)    Discharge resistors (24a-24d)    Switching units (25a-25d)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (1) receiving anode gas and cathode gas. A direct current (DC)-DC converter (8) generates an alternating current (AC). A fuel cell stack is connected to a smoothing capacitor (52) with respect to the DC-DC converter. An AC superimposition part superimposes the AC by the DC-DC converter. Internal impedance of a fuel cell is computed based on impedance value of the reference impedance. A wet condition estimation part estimates wet condition of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wet condition estimation part estimates wet condition of the fuel cell stack, so that the system can detect wet condition of an electrolytic membrane in a precise manner, thus improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Inverter (5)    Motor (6)    DC-DC converter (8)    Smoothing capacitor (52)
NOVELTY - The lithium cell electrode has an electrode which is used as a positive electrode (20) or a negative electrode (10) of a lithium cell (100). An electrode material is provided in one surface side of a transparent substrate (1).    USE - Lithium cell electrode for battery for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determination of the remaining capacity of the lithium cell by permitting visual recognition of the electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent current collection layer (3)    Negative electrode (10)    Positive electrode (20)    Lithium cell (100)
NOVELTY - The board has a comb-shaped part (21f) comprising a stem part (21e). The stem part comprises multiple gears (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d). An insulated substrate (26) is provided with a handle (21g). The handle is connected with the comb-shaped part. Multiple wires (22, 23, 24, 25) are formed by an electrically-conductive material on the insulated substrate. A terminal part (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a) of the electrically-conductive material exposes a front-end of the gear. A cell layer comprises a positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Wiring board for stack of a bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) i.e. laminate type bipolar secondary battery, utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal part and the stack are attached to position of a collector peripheral part corresponding to the cell layer, so that tensile strength which acts on the gears with slack can be relieved and disconnection of the board can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar secondary battery comprising a resin collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wiring board.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gears (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d)    Stem part (21e)    Comb-shaped part (21f)    Handle (21g)    Wires (22, 23, 24, 25)    Terminal parts (22a, 23a, 24a, 25a)    Insulated substrate (26)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves preparing paste for electrode with 200 to 400 Pascal in viscosity during rotational speed of 20 revolutions per minute including the organic vehicle component to which electroconductive powder and powder are dispersed. A light-receiving surface electrode of predetermined pattern is formed by applying the paste to the light-receiving surface by screen printing. The paste contains glass powder in the ratio of 5 percent or less of the whole paste.    USE - Manufacturing method for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fine wiring pattern with sufficient accuracy on a light-receiving surface since the paste using the electroconductive powder has average particle diameter and good fillability of electroconductive powder. Improves the adhesiveness of the substrate since the paste contains a glass powder in the ratio of 5 percent or less of the whole paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a paste for electrode formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between the viscosity of each paste and the line width of the light-receiving surface electrode formed using the paste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The circuit (100) has a current sensor (13) provided with a battery (11). A measurement part measures an electric current value of main-relay circuits (14,15) and a switching relay circuit (16). An amplification part amplifies an electric current value measured by the measurement part. A decrease part decreases the electric current value measured by the measurement part. A small capacity circuit is connected to a small capacity load. An electric power is generated by a solar cell. The switching relay circuit is positioned between the current sensor and the battery.    USE - Charging circuit for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The amplification part amplifies an electric current value measured by the measurement part, so that the circuit can measure the electric current value of a wiring in a reliable manner, thus improving measurement precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (11)    Current sensor (13)    Main-relay circuits (14,15)    Switching relay circuit (16)    Charging circuit (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a blind insertion connection device body provided with a battery box fixing plate that is fixed on a battery box. The battery box is connected with an external quantum efficiency solar cell box. An inserting groove is set on the battery box fixing plate. A slot is provided with an electric connection plug and a battery. An inserting block is set on the battery box fixing plate. A plug piece is connected with a control circuit that is connected with a vehicle body. The slot is connected with the inserting block that is electrically connected with an inserting hole.    USE - Electric automobile power battery exterior and interior box blind plug type connecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes battery exterior and interior box automatic connection and separation and avoids vehicle power loss and pole post burning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric automobile power battery exterior and interior box blind plug type connecting device.
NOVELTY - The yacht has a propeller direct current series-excitation motor connected with an output voltage of a storage battery charging-discharging controller. A sensor is provided with a travel speed regulating pedal and utilized for sensing the travel speed regulating pedal. The travel speed regulating pedal is utilized for collecting sensor signal. A speed signal is sent to a speed adjusting controller for controlling a motor switch circuit. The speed adjusting controller is provided with a voltage detection circuit and the pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit.    USE - Adjustable speed solar yacht.    ADVANTAGE - The PWM circuit can change duty ratio of the direct current series-excitation motor working current by the motor switch circuit so as to change speed of the yacht.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an adjustable speed solar yacht.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a 28 volt direct current (DC) generator (210) for providing DC power to a power sharing connection (216) and a 24 volt DC lead acid battery package (220). An inverter (222) converts the DC power from the generator and the package to alternating current (AC) power. A controller (226) provides a demand signal (248) to the inverter for activating and deactivating the inverter. The controller provides a transfer switch signal (246) to a transfer switch (224) to place the transfer switch in one of two modes of operations.    USE - Integrated power system for delivering power to an accessory i.e. isolated cold plate refrigeration system with user selected temperature control, of a truck. Can also be used for other accessories such as electric heating elements, for controlling the interior temperature of a refrigerated truck body during very cold ambient temperature conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a load current to be sourced by the DC generator to be reduced such that demand placed on a vehicle's engine and the impact to engine performance caused by supplying power to the vehicle's accessory are reduced. The system provides the power sharing connection for balancing the load current demanded by the vehicle accessory, thus avoiding excessive engine loading.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for powering a vehicle accessory associated with a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated power system.    Integrated power system (200)    Direct current generator (210)    Power sharing connection (216)    Direct current lead acid battery package (220)    Inverter (222)    Transfer switch (224)    Controller (226)    Transfer switch signal (246)    Demand signal (248)
NOVELTY - Producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes comprises heating carbon nanotubes having carboxyl groups on the surface and polymeric aniline in a solvent in the presence of a condensation agent and a base to graft the polymeric aniline to carbon nanotubes to produce modified carbon nanotubes having the polymeric aniline bound to the nanotubes through an amide linkage so that chemically modified carbon nanotubes having an unsubstituted phenyl group at the end of a polyaniline chain are obtained.    USE - The method is useful for producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes, which are useful as: a transistor or a probe for a microscope; an electron emitting electrode and a fuel cell electrode; and a semiconducting material and a conducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively and easily producing chemically modified carbon nanotubes by good affinity with organic solvents and good dispersibility in organic solvents.
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is obtained by heat-mixing and baking pitch which is carbon precursor, and carbon black, and activating in an oxidizing-gas atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon (claimed) for positive electrodes of lithium ion capacitors and electrical-double-layer capacitors used for backup power supplies of small electronic devices e.g. computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of activated carbon having high electrostatic capacitance (higher than that prepared using phenol resin), and excellent rate characteristics and cycle characteristics, with high yield. The obtained activated carbon provides capacitors having low resistance. During activation, a micropore is not selectively produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for activated carbon having a micropore specific surface area of 500 m2/g or less as measured by nitrogen gas absorption BET method, and a micropore volume of 0.2 cm3/g or less.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body whose upper part is provided with a bracket. A solar battery (2) is fixed on the bracket and connected with a controller through a connecting lead (3). The controller is connected with a lithium iron phosphate battery (4) through the connecting lead. The lithium iron phosphate battery is arranged in the vehicle body. The connecting lead is embedded in a gap formed between the bracket and the solar battery. The bracket is sealed with glass cement. Shock-proof cotton is provided between a horizontal contact surface of the solar battery and the bracket.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment-friendly, and consumes less energy and cost. The vehicle is combined with the solar battery to ensure brand vision of people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar electric vehicle.    Solar battery (2)    Connecting lead (3)    Lithium iron phosphate battery (4)
NOVELTY - An adsorption agent contains fatty-acid silver.    USE - Agent is used for adsorption of sulfur compound in desulfurizer for fuel cell (claimed), and preparing propellant for aerosol.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption agent has excellent desulfurization characteristics. The sulfur compound in fuel gas is efficiently adsorbed, using the agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adsorption of sulfur compound.
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current motor provided at an outer edge of a worm wheel in a bicycle for driving the worm wheel. Movement of the worm wheel is equivalent to the movement of a friction wheel. A power source i.e. lithium battery, for the bicycle is utilized for providing power to the direct current motor. A direct current motor is fixed on a wheel shaft by a motor shaft in a car. The motor shaft and the wheel shaft are vertically arranged in the car. A power source for the car is generator or solar energy battery group.    USE - Device for driving a wheel e.g. bicycle wheel and car wheel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use, and has reduced labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a bicycle including a wheel driving device.
NOVELTY - The device has a central control system arranged on an exhaust tube rectification heat conduction device. The central control system is connected to a ring window water circulating device and a water temperature sensor. A central control device is utilized for receiving, analyzing and processing a feedback temperature sensor signal and outputting a control signal. A ring window water circulating system comprises a water storing device, heating pipes and a heating sheet. An exhaust pipe is connected with a rectification heat transfer device.    USE - Tail gas exhaust heating window defrost defog device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a tail gas exhaust heating window defrost defog device.
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises reticulate structure comprising lithium-titanium composite oxide conjugated with fine carbon fiber. The fine carbon fiber is manufactured by vapor growth method using catalyst containing iron, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, magnesium or silicon. Mixed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen is reacted with catalyst containing spinel type oxide of cobalt in which solid solution substitution of magnesium is carried out.    USE - Electrode material for secondary battery. Uses included but are not limited to motor vehicles, mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric tools and backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material provides lithium batteries with improved lithium ion mobility, high discharge characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A transition metal compound is dispersed in an aqueous solution medium of a lithium compound, to obtain a mixture. The mixture is supplied to a rotating cylindrical component, dried, and baked to obtain an electrode material. The mixture is stirred by a stirring vane provided inside the rotating cylindrical component.    USE - Continuous production of electrode material for lithium secondary batteries used for electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones and notebook personal computers, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables uniform stirring and mixing, and drying and baking without aggregated growth of the mixture in the inner face of cylindrical component. The method enables quick manufacture of electrode material with excellent uniformity and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material having a layer structure, a spinel structure, or an olivine structure.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has an electrode cell (110) immersed in an electrolyte. The electrode cell is provided with electrodes alternately laminated with separators interposed between electrodes. The electrolyte and the electrode cell are contained in a housing (150). A hydrofluoric acid adsorption member adsorbs hydrofluoric acid applied on a portion of an inner surface of the housing. A hydrogen adsorption member is placed on the portion of the inner surface of the housing, and adsorbs hydrogen gas in the housing.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor i.e. lithium ion capacitor, for use in a renewable energy system that is utilized in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, heavy equipment and mobile electronic terminal. Can also be used for a super capacitor and an ultra capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrofluoric acid adsorption member can be formed on the portion of the inner surface of the housing to remove byproducts such as hydrogen gas, generated due to adsorption of the hydrofluoric acid to the hydrofluoric acid adsorption member so as to reduce internal resistance capacitance of the capacitor, thus improving performance and reliability of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrofluoric acid adsorption member is made of lithium, carbonate and polyamide-based compound. The carbonate is lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate. The hydrogen adsorption member is formed of a porous thin film. The hydrogen adsorption member is made of lithium imide and lithium nitride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    Terminals (120, 130)    Insulating members (140)    Housing (150)
NOVELTY - The power divider (100) has an anode plate (130) which is interposed between several bipolar output terminals (120), such that a positive pole input terminal (110) and bipolar output terminal are electrically connected. A cathode plate (160) is interposed between several cathode output terminals (150), such that a cathode input port (140) and cathode output terminal are electrically connected. An anode base plate is provided to electrically connect the anode plate and cathode plate.    USE - Power divider for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity applied in battery packs can be reliably distributed to the drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power divider.    Power divider (100)    Positive pole input terminal (110)    Bipolar output terminals (120)    Anode plate (130)    Cathode input port (140)    Cathode output terminals (150)    Cathode plate (160)
NOVELTY - An alcohol is cracked by using control circuit for controlling display screen key-press connected with, and through signal control button connected with an alcohol device, heat sink, cracking device and burning device to guarantee safety.    USE - Method for alcohol cracking useful as fuel into methanol hydrogen system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures system safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cracking an alcohol as fuel into methanol hydrogen system comprises:    (A) controlling an alcohol device, absorbing device, cracking device, burning device, circuit, display device and safety guard parts;    (B) connecting thermal efficiency of internal combustion engine waste gas exhaust port with a high thermal chamber, waste gas flow guiding valve, temperature adjusting cracking machine, heat chamber, evaporation chamber, and cooling chamber welded on the integrated flow device;    (C) heat cracking, cooling to form low temperature liquid;    (D) connecting liquid pipe with alcohol;    (E) connecting the device of the cooling chamber, low temperature hydrogen pipe and burning device of methanol; and    (F) using control circuit for controlling display screen key-press connected with, and through signal control button connected with the alcohol device, heat sink, cracking device and burning device to guarantee safety.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a process for modifying the surface of titanium with biopolymeric films of high humectability, meant to be used in medicine, automobile industry, coatings with photo-catalytic and self-cleaning properties. According to the invention, the process consists in treating a mechanically prepared titanium surface with an 1:1 volumetric mixture of 0.1 M of oxygenated water solution and 0.1 M of sodium hydroxide solution, after which polymeric films are applied by potentiodynamic polymerization in a solution of 0.2 M of pyrrole in 0.2 M of oxalic acid and in the presence of 0.5...5% polyethylene-glycol having a molecular mass of 400, thereby resulting uniform films with adherence to the titanium surface and humectability varying from hydrophilic, with a contact angle of 32.31 plus minus 2.11 degrees , to super-hydrophilic, with a contact angle of 3.15 plus minus 0.82 degrees .
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a compartment including a power supply module e.g. high voltage battery, a space containing an electrical component i.e. charger (4), associated with the supply module, and a cooling device for cooling the module by circulation of cooling air, where the circulation is forced by a ventilation unit. The cooling device comprises a fan (16) positioned downstream from the module, and a cooling air discharge pipe (15) that connects the fan to the compartment containing the supply module. The cooling device comprises a shutter (19) for placing the pipe in communication with the space.    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is compact. The design of the vehicle enables optimizing the encumbrance of the cooling device, and reducing the thermal nuisance and noise nuisance so as to optimize the comfort for passengers. The vehicle is designed such that length of a straight portion of the discharge pipe and orientation of a bent portion are optimized to assure evacuation of hot air in an efficient and simple manner, while avoiding the upwelling by projection towards the bottom of a floor of the vehicle. The shutter of the cooling device can be controlled to cool the electrical components without requiring an additional ventilation system, thus reducing the cost required for cooling the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear side view of a vehicle with a shutter.    Orifice (3)    Charger (4)    Fan outlet (12)    Cooling air discharge pipe (15)    Fan (16)    Shutter (19)
NOVELTY - The battery has cylindrical cells including positive and negative electric connection terminals (13, 14), and electric connectors (15, 16) e.g. metallic connection bars, connected to the electric terminals to connect the cells with one another and with an exterior of the battery. A battery cooling unit comprises a plate (30) that is provided with a metallic hollow heating system (37) and metallic hollow cooling systems (31, 32) to stabilize the temperature of the cells. The plate is made of thermally conductive and electrically insulating material.    USE - Battery for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic hollow heating and cooling systems of the plate of the battery cooling unit stabilizes the temperature of the cells in an efficient manner. The battery is easy to assemble and disassemble. The metallic connection bars can be inserted in the plate so as to obtain a compact battery. The configuration of the battery optimizes the heat exchange between the connection bars and the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a plate.    Positive electric connection terminal (13)    Negative electric connection terminal (14)    Electric connectors (15, 16)    Plate (30)    Metallic hollow cooling systems (31, 32)    Metallic hollow heating system (37)
NOVELTY - A water treatment apparatus (10) comprises container (11) which has entrance part (12) and exit part (13) where water flows, water purification medium (14), and holding body which is positioned at entrance part of container and holds water purification medium. The holding body has critical surface tension of near surface where water purification medium of holding body opposes smaller than critical surface tension of near surface where water purification medium of holding body does not oppose.    USE - A water treatment apparatus used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water treatment apparatus ensures sufficient flow volume and maintains stable operation over long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water treatment apparatus (10)    Container (11)    Entrance part (12)    Exit part (13)    Water purification medium (14)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrical conductive carrier film (2) with a terminal portion (3) for connecting the carrier film to an electrical circuit. An electrical conductive structural element is provided in the carrier film for controlling electric resistance between a point at the carrier film and the terminal portion. The structural element is formed by grid or rod-shaped duct elements (5, 6) and/or a graduated course of thickness of the carrier film. The carrier film is formed as a net or foam made of copper, aluminum, nickel or alloy.    USE - Electrode for use in a battery i.e. lithium-ion battery e.g. drive battery, of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in a laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductive structural element is provided in the carrier film for reducing the electric resistance between the point at the carrier film and the terminal portion, thus enhancing dissipation of electrical power of the battery over the terminal portion, and hence reducing overheating and thermal damage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode of a battery with an electrical conductive structural element.    Electrical conductive carrier film (2)    Terminal portion (3)    Grid- or rod-shaped duct elements (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a hydrogen gas storage system (100) and a fuel cell system (130), and monitoring pressure of a hydrogen gas at three pressure sensors (104, 110, 114). The pressure of the gas at the first pressure sensor is allowed to drop to a regulation pressure of a pressure regulator (112) which is arranged between the second pressure sensor and the third pressure sensor. The pressure regulator is verified to check whether the pressure regulator is fully opened, and the second and third pressure sensors are calibrated for regulation pressure of the pressure regulator.    USE - Method for calibrating pressure sensors in a hydrogen gas storage system for driving a vehicle (claimed) i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure regulator is verified to check whether the pressure regulator is fully opened, where the pressure sensors are calibrated for regulation pressure of the pressure regulator, thus improving accuracy of the readings of the high-range sensors at the low end of a range and allowing calibration to be performed during fuel cell operation under certain circumstances and a programmed shutdown sequence, or performed in a service procedure. The method enables precise reading of hydrogen pressure when the storage vessels are nearly empty, thus eliminating the large tolerance band around the pressure reading, avoiding premature shutdown of the fuel cell, and allowing less hydrogen fuel to be utilized to power the vehicle, and hence enabling the driving range between refueling stops to benefit a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen gas storage system for a fuel cell.    Hydrogen gas storage system (100)    Pressure sensors (104, 110, 114)    Filler line (106)    Pressure regulator (112)    Fuel cell system (130)
NOVELTY - The plate (1') has a set of rod-shaped bars (3) arranged on a head strip (4), where the rod-shaped bars have a cross-section with a circular or oval envelope. One of the rod-shaped bars comprises a groove along a longitudinal direction (21), where the groove has a round profile. The groove extends over lengths (L', L'') of the rod-shaped bars, and a small recess is provided with a small tube. The small tube has an inner wall and an intermediate space that is formed between the inner wall and a surface of the rod-shaped bars.    USE - Positive grid plate for use in a tubular plate i.e. positive electrode, of a battery cell of a lead-acid battery i.e. traction battery (all claimed) that is utilized as an energy source for an electrically driven vehicle i.e. forklift truck. Can also be used for a stationary battery in a body of caravan for operating a lamp, cooler, heater and electro-motor or in ambulance and submarine and in switches for power supply of a telecommunication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The bar is provided with the groove along the longitudinal direction, thus optimizing a contact surface of the bars with active mass while saving lead material and avoiding inhomogeneities of the bar material. The bars are made of lead alloy with antimony and/or calcium, thus enhancing stability of the bars.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a tubular plate    (2) a method for manufacturing a tubular plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axonometric view of a positive grid plate.    Lengths of rod-shaped bars (L', L'')    Positive grid plate (1')    Rod-shaped bars (3)    Head strip (4)    Longitudinal direction (21)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming a water repellent layer by laminating conductive fibers, and forming a protective layer with high heat conductivity at the water repellent layer side of a gas diffusion layer. Electricity is supplied to the conductive fibers which protrude from the water repellent layer and protective layer to burn and remove the conductive fibers.    USE - Manufacturing method for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to membrane electrode assembly and electrolytic membrane due to the protrusion of conductive fibers from the gas diffusion layer. Prevents the burning of the gas diffusion layer when removing the conductive fibers protruded from the gas diffusion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for forming the gas diffusion layer of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a manufacturing method for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a wall portion (15) arranged inside a gas diffusion body (6). The wall portion suppresses the spreading of waste water and a reactive gas which flows from the edge vicinity of a supply-side flow channel into the gas diffusion body.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves drain property in electric power generation section of fuel cell, and suppresses deterioration of electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a seal integrated membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Gas diffusion body (6)    Seal integrated membrane electrode assembly (10)    Wall portion (15)
NOVELTY - The temperature control apparatus (1) includes exhaust holes which are connected to corresponding accommodating sections (6,7) by coupling the exhaust hole connecting portion (17) of an exhaust duct (15) with corresponding openings (10,11). An intake valve (22) opens and closes each air-intake hole. An exhaust valve (23) opens and closes each exhaust hole.    USE - Temperature control apparatus for battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for auxiliary machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient cooling or heating of a battery, and facilitates ventilation to suppress dew condensation on the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a temperature control apparatus.    Temperature control apparatus (1)    Accommodating sections (6,7)    Openings (10,11)    Exhaust duct (15)    Exhaust hole connecting portion (17)    Intake valve (22)    Exhaust valve (23)
NOVELTY - The voltage monitoring circuit has several battery blocks (3,4) that are connected to several secondary batteries (B11-B1n). Voltage monitoring circuit (2) monitors the terminal voltage of secondary battery of the power supply unit connected in series. The terminal voltage of the remaining secondary batteries is detected. Voltage detection unit (12) detects the terminal voltage of the secondary battery portion of the adjacent battery block connected in series with the battery block through the wirings (R1,R2) to supply power.    USE - Voltage monitoring circuit for battery power supply device (claimed) used in power supply of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in non-power outage source apparatus, photovoltaic power generation apparatus and wind power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal voltage of the second battery can be detected. The communication in between voltage detection units can be performed through the communication line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage monitoring circuit (2)    Battery blocks (3,4)    Voltage detection unit (12)    Secondary batteries (B11-B1n)    Wirings (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) includes a connecting terminal (56a) which outwardly protrudes in a lamination direction and is exposed from an end plate (18a). The connecting terminal is provided at the central portion of a plate surface (54a) which faces the insulation plate portion (16a) of a terminal plate (14a).    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the terminal plate with an inner space portion that functions as a heat insulation layer, thus thermal radiation from the terminal plate can be suppressed effectively. Prevents deterioration of electric power generation performance due to temperature reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Terminal plate (14a)    Insulation plate portion (16a)    End plate (18a)    Plate surface (54a)    Connecting terminal (56a)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cogeneration system has a heat recovery path (8), an annular heat exchanger (4) for heat recovery, and a hot-water storage tank (1) which are sequentially connected by a heat recovery piping (3). The heat recovery piping is provided with a pressure relief valve (18) which opens when pressure in the heat recovery piping exceeds a specified pressure.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system for producing electricity and hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety and reliability using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hot-water storage tank (1)    Heat recovery piping (3)    Annular heat exchanger (4)    Heat recovery path (8)    Pressure relief valve (18)
NOVELTY - The switch arrangement (400) includes rectifier diodes (Da-Df) coupled to the corresponding coil windings of a three-phase electric motor (500) or generator. The rectifier diodes are configured to rectify AC currents (i1-i3) flowing in the coil windings, and provide a resulting DC current (Idc) to a DC output. A switch (QA), coupled across the DC output, can be operated to electrically isolate the coil windings.    USE - Switch arrangement for control apparatus of three-phase electric motor or generator (all claimed) for e.g. electric vehicle, wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a single switch to be used to cause an open circuit condition to occur at a star point connection of the coil windings of the motor or generator, thus preventing generation of circulating currents when an inverter switch short circuit failure occurs. Allows the switch to quickly interrupt the electric currents in the coil windings, thus removing any unwanted torque produced by the motor or generator. Allows safe shutdown of the motor or generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of a switch arrangement coupled to a three-phase electric motor.    Switch arrangement (400)    Electric motor (500)    Rectifier diodes (Da-Df)    DC current (Idc)    Switch (QA)    AC currents (i1-i3)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyzed cell frame (201) divided into four electrolytic chambers and provided with two pairs of positive reaction electrodes (4) and negative electrodes (4'). A lower side of electrolytic chambers (2, 2') is arranged on four corners of an electrolyte in an electrolytic bath. The positive and negative electrodes are connected with power supply electrodes (1, 1') i.e. graphite electrode plates, respectively. The electrolytic chambers arranged in the electrolytic bath are connected to a through pipeline according to same polarity.    USE - Flat configuration type redox liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is determined through the battery unit plate, and reduces network current and improves reliability and set free degrees.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reaction electrodes are made of carbon fiber. The cell frame is made of PVC plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a flat configuration type redox liquid flow battery.    Power supply electrodes (1, 1')    Electrolytic chambers (2, 2')    Separating film (3)    Reaction electrodes (4, 4')    Electrolyzed cell frame (201)
NOVELTY - The battery has an ion selective film arranged between a positive electrode frame and a negative electrode frame. A positive half cell cavity is filled bromide aqueous solution via a negative half cell cavity. The positive half cell cavity and an electrolyte stocking outlet are connected together via a first pump. The positive half cell cavity is provided with an electrolyte stocking inlet. The negative half cell cavity is connected with the electrolyte stocking outlet via a second pump. The negative half cell cavity is connected with the electrolyte stocking inlet.    USE - Zinc bromine redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure and inexpensive, and ensures better performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative electrode frame is made of PVC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc bromine redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The car has a rear wheel connected to a hub motor. The hub motor is connected with a front wheel at a front part of a chassis (9). A front wheel is installed on a front wheel axle. A rotating shaft is connected with an upper part in a middle part of a ceiling frame. An end of the rotating shaft is connected with a nut. The nut is equipped with a solar converting charging circuit. A solar silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with a storage battery via a solar conversion charging circuit. A microcontroller is connected with an alternating current power inverter.    USE - Alternating current charging and solar electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an alternating current charging and solar electric motor car.    Base plate (3)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Storage battery (7)    Chassis (9)    Rotating shaft (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a scraper blade located on a lower end of a front end of a case body and installed with a rotating wheel motor. A handle is provided with a speed adjusting switch. The case body is provided with a solar power supply device. The speed adjusting switch is electrically connected with the rotating wheel motor. The scraper blade and a road surface form an included angle of 60 degrees.    USE - Electric hand push-type snow ploughing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can effectively drive a snow removal shovel by utilizing an electric drive cart, thus saving labor and energy and improving working efficiency. The vehicle is convenient to travel, and can provide better transportation for people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric hand push-type snow ploughing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a vertical-axis wind turbine support (1) whose generating unit is arranged on two side parts of a road vehicle. A vertical axis wind turbine and a wind power generator are provided with a wind power generation system. A storage battery and an electromagnetic relay (5) are provided with a power supply switching system. The storage battery and a power supply system (10) are provided with an electromagnetic relay switch (7) by an electric system (6) and the power supply switching system. Diameter of the vertical-axis wind turbine support is 0.8 m to 1.0 m.    USE - Vehicle driving air power field generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has air resistance generated by an air power field to generate electricity, and saves energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle driving air power field generating system.    Vertical-axis wind turbine support (1)    Electromagnetic relay (5)    Electric system (6)    Electromagnetic relay switch (7)    Power supply system (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a shell base formed with a clamping groove. The clamping groove is clamped with a Z-shaped buffering plate. The Z-shaped buffering plate is provided with the shell base.    USE - Electric vehicle battery box buffer structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has prolonged service life of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric vehicle battery box buffer structure.
NOVELTY - The stack has a film electrode located between an upper pole plate (2) and a lower pole plate (3). An independent insulating pad (4) is provided between the upper and lower pole plate. Thickness of the insulating pad is equal to thickness of the film electrode. The film electrode is provided with a positive electrode (6), a negative electrode (7) and an ion transfer film (8). The ion transfer film is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes that are provided with a sealing ring (9). The insulating pad is provided with the film electrode.    USE - Fuel battery electric stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack effectively avoids short circuit, and improves reliability of fuel cell galvanic pile work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preventing fuel battery electric stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel battery electric stack.    Upper pole plate (2)    Lower pole plate (3)    Independent insulating pad (4)    Positive electrode (6)    Negative electrode (7)    Ion transfer film (8)    Sealing ring (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell and a radiating module, where the shell is provided with a containing space. The radiating module is provided with a refrigeration chip and a heat radiation fin, where the refrigeration chip is connected with the shell. The heat radiating fin is connected with the refrigeration chip. A fan module is connected with the shell.    USE - Electric motor car battery radiating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively reduce heat, ensures that a battery box of an electric vehicle can work in high temperature, and effectively improves radiating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric motor car battery radiating device.
NOVELTY - The box has an inner box unit (1) and an outer box unit (3), where a top surface opening of the inner box unit is formed with a hexahedron structure. A battery box unit is inserted from a front opening part of a face body. An outer surface of a heat preserving plate (5) is provided with the outer box unit, where a surface of the outer box unit is provided with a heat insulating plate (4). The inner box unit and the outer box unit are respectively provided with a fixing plate of a fixing unit. An insulating board is provided with a thermal forming phenolic resin material plate made of metal.    USE - Vehicle power battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box realizes better heat insulating performance and fire-proof function so as to ensure dust-proof, anti-water and better sealing. The box provides better working environment for a cell so as to satisfy requirements of a power supply system standard module of an electric automobile power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle power battery box.    Inner box unit (1)    Mounting electric connector plug adapter plate (2)    Outer box unit (3)    Heat insulating plate (4)    Heat preserving plate (5)
NOVELTY - The box has a box cover clamped on a top part of a box body. A battery group is arranged on the box body. The box body is provided with two pairs of side plates and a basal plate assembly. A drain hole is formed at a bottom plate adjacent to two lines of the box body. A bottom part of the box body is vertically equipped with two inner clapboards. The inner clapboards are respectively located at the drain hole and the battery pack. Each pair of side plates arranged vertical with outer walls of the clapboards near the top part of the box body is provided with an inverted U-shaped plate.    USE - Waterproof electric bus battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to install and use, and has better waterproof performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a waterproof electric bus battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has a capacitor connected with a battery pack by a switching network that is connected with a relay or a switch tube. Two expires cells are connected to form a parallel circuit.    USE - Electric automobile battery balanced management device for a series battery pack system.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively solves unbalance problem of a series battery pack system, and prolongs service life of the battery and reduces replacement cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric automobile battery balanced management device.
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has a rotating shaft whose end is passed through a top part of a canopy frame (6). A wheel hub motor is provided with a support frame (4) and a front wheel (9) that is installed on a front wheel axle. The canopy frame is connected with a nut. The nut is equipped with a solar converting charging circuit. A storage battery is fixed between a chassis and an alternative current (AC) inverter. A solar silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with the battery by the solar converting charging circuit. The battery is electrically connected with the wheel hub motor and the AC inverter.    USE - Solar electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle is simple in structure, and has better solar charging effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric motorcycle.    Motorcycle body (1)    Base plate (2)    Support frame (4)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Canopy frame (6)    Front wheel (9)    Grip (12)
NOVELTY - A slurry composition comprises (in parts weight) non-electroconductive particles (70-99), water-soluble polymer (0.1-4) having sulfonic acid group and weight average molecular weight of 1000-15000, water-insoluble particulate polymer (0.1-10), and water. The non-electroconductive particle is an inorganic particles.    USE - Slurry composition used for manufacturing porous film used for electrodes and separator of secondary batteries (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition has excellent non-electroconductive particles with excellent the dispersibility. Since the non-electroconductive particles are dispersed with reduced amount of energy within a short period of time, the porous film with uniform thickness, smoothness and surface lubricacy can be manufactured efficiently. Since the porous film with uniform thickness is manufactured, the safety of the secondary batteries is improved. When the winding cell is manufactured by winding a battery element provided with the porous film around a pin, the pin can be pulled out easily and the pin falling-off property can be improved. Since the increase/decrease in particle diameter of the non-electroconductive particles can be prevented, the porosity and specific surface area of the porous film can be easily controlled. The secondary batteries with improved cycle characteristics are manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the porous film for secondary batteries;    (2) electrode for secondary batteries provided with the porous film;    (3) separator for secondary batteries; and    (4) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several cooling passages (20) extending parallel to each other along hollow profile elements (30) between an inlet region and an outlet region of the main portion of cooling module (10). The longitudinal sides of the hollow profile elements are connected to connection plates (26) via nuts (28).    USE - Method for producing cooling module for battery cells such as lithium ion cell for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles with internal combustion engines or hybrid vehicles with fuel cells, and wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling module has compact structure and is thermally optimized and designed at low cost such that the operating temperature of the battery cell or the battery cell system is within close limits and the local overheating of individual cells, increased temperatures of cells, or the operation at low cell temperatures can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling module.    Cooling module (10)    Cooling passage (20)    Inner space (24)    Connection plates (26)    Nuts (28)    Hollow profile element (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has electric storage device (1) that is provided with electric storage stack (15) containing electric storage elements. An electronic device controls charge and discharge of electric storage device, and is located below electric storage stack. A case (22) mounts electric storage stack and electronic device, and is affixed to lower surface of floor panel.    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical storage apparatus can be fixed with respect to floor panel without producing dead space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Electric storage device (1)    Battery stack (14)    Electric storage stack (15)    Case (22)    Bolt (23)
NOVELTY - The shovel has a revolving super structure which is attached to an undercarriage. An electrical storage module is mounted in the revolving super structure. The electrical storage module is provided with electrical storage cells (20) to store electrical energy. An endothermic board (21A) is arranged between the electrical storage cells and thermally coupled with the electrical storage cell. A cooling medium supply apparatus (26) is provided to pour a cooling medium to a flow path (22A) formed in an inner side of the endothermic board.    USE - Hybrid type shovel used for hybrid type motor vehicle and hybrid type working machine.    ADVANTAGE - By circulating the cooling medium to the endothermic board arranged between the electrical storage cells, the electrical storage cell can be cooled efficiently. The number of the components interposed between electrical storage cell and cooling medium can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage module.    Electrical storage cells (20)    Endothermic board (21A)    Flow paths (22A,22B)    Cooling medium discharge pipe (25)    Cooling medium supply apparatus (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a solenoid valve (18a) which is provided in edge portion of a pressure vessel (10a), and operated using supplied electric power. One portion of the harness (26) is extended along the portion of the bottom surface of the pressure vessel for supplying electric power to the solenoid valve. A damage detection unit (28a) detects damage to the pressure vessel based on the input of the thrust from the bottom face side of the pressure vessel. A press acceptance unit receives the thrust from the bottom face side of the pressure vessel.    USE - System for detecting damage to pressure vessel mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. natural gas vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, bicycle, and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption can be improved, the weight of the device can be reduced, the space accommodated between the upper blade and the lower blade can be eliminated and the leakage of the fluid from the pressure vessel to the exterior can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle with pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (10a)    Solenoid valve (18a)    Harness (26)    Damage detection unit (28a)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (6) is provided with negative and positive electrode boards (6D,6E). A battery container is provided for accommodating the electrode group. The positive and negative electrode external terminal is electrically connected with metal foil exposure portion of negative and positive electrode boards. Each winding end in metal foil exposure portion is provided for mutually opposing inner surface of battery container. A conductive element is provided between winding end in metal foil exposure portion and inner surface of battery container.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for driving rotary electric machine of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since winding end in the metal foil exposure portion of the positive-negative electrode board is turned over, time required for manufacturing secondary battery can be shortened. Hence, productivity of the secondary battery can be increased and productivity cost of the secondary battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode group.    Battery can (1)    Electrode group (6)    Negative electrode board (6D)    Positive electrode board (6E)    Wide surface of battery can (104)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (a) contains a negative electrode active material bound by a negative electrode collector (d) by a binder. The binder is a polyimide or a polyamidoimide. The negative electrode collector is made of copper alloy containing at least 1 type of metal chosen from tin, indium, magnesium and silver. The negative electrode has electrical conductivity of more than 50 IACS%.    USE - Negative electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high capacitance and excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises reaction product of polymer compound having acid group in side chain, and metal or its oxide, which cause alloying reaction or conversion reaction with lithium.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using negative electrode material has improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material comprises reaction product between polymer compound having acid group in side chain, and metal (M) or its oxide (MxOy, where x and y are not defined), which cause an alloying reaction or a conversion reaction with lithium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a charging device (3) including an input (2) for connecting to a sinusoidal alternate current (AC) voltage source and two output poles (4a, 4b). A filter is formed from a capacitor (C1) and an inductor (L) i.e. choke, and provided between the output poles of the charging device and connection poles (6a, 6b) of a battery (8). The capacitor is connected in parallel with the charging device output poles. The inductor is connected between the connection poles and an equivalent pole of the capacitor. A resonance capacitor (C2) is connected in parallel with the inductor.    USE - Electrical circuit i.e. charging circuit, for use in an electric vehicle i.e. car, (all claimed) to charge a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit switches on the battery during charging process without charging current into the battery changing a sign or showing rippling, thus preventing partial pulsating discharge of the battery from occurrence. The charging device includes a rectifier, so that the charging current is provided in a simple manner at the output poles without changing the sign. The circuit is less in weight and inexpensive, and saves space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle i.e. car, comprising a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical circuit.    Capacitor (C1)    Resonance capacitor (C2)    Inductor (L)    Electrical circuit (1)    Input (2)    Charging device (3)    Output poles (4a, 4b)    Connection poles (6a, 6b)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - The circuit has two battery blocks which are composed of several battery cells which are connected to each other in series. The detection circuit is provided with the switching unit which comprises detection unit which detects the voltage of each battery cell in two battery blocks. The switching unit comprises selection unit and capacitive element. The block switching unit connects the selection unit and capacitive element so that the capacitive element is charged by the voltage with the selected cell selection unit.    USE - Voltage detection circuit used in battery system (claimed) for electric vehicle e.g. electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection circuit detects terminal voltage of each battery cell that is connected in series and hence suppresses increase of a circuit scale and the increase in cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (10)    Voltage detection circuit (20)    Switching unit (21)    Battery blocks (100A,100B)    Battery system (500)
NOVELTY - The film (2a) has several holes (10,10a) which are opened on the surface on the opposite side of a base material (3). The holes diameter is increased in steps or continuously toward the surface on the opposite side of the base material.    USE - Porous metal film of electrode and collector used in electrochemical sensor, electrical storage device, and sliding element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high functional porous metal film can be obtained. The sensitivity of the sensor can be raised by using the porous metal film. The electrical storage device and the sliding element can be enhanced by using the porous metal film in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of porous metal film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the porous metal film.    Porous metal film (2a)    Base material (3)    Holes (10,10a)    Lower layer portion (10a1)    Upper layer portion (10a2)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has several batteries that are provided with negative and positive electrode terminals. The connection portion is provided with several thin portion (20) and thick portion (22). The area of the thin portion is greater than the area of the connecting face of positive electrode terminal, when the connection portion is connected to positive electrode terminal. The area of thin portion is greater than the area of connecting face of negative electrode terminal, when connection portion is connected to negative electrode terminal.    USE - Assembled battery of secondary battery used as power supply for moving object such as portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation of the positive electrode connection portion or the negative electrode connection portion can be reduced. The lifetime of battery can be improved. The structure of the positive electrode connection portion and the negative electrode connection portion can be simplified and cost can be reduced. The position shift of battery with respect to the positive and negative electrode connection portions can be prevented. The joint strength at the time of welding the battery and connection portion can be securable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Positive electrode connection portion (14)    Negative electrode connection portion (16)    Thin portion (20)    Thick portion (22)
NOVELTY - A polymer composite modified product is obtained by carrying out modification process with heat processing, radiation irradiation treatment and electrodischarge treatment of mixture containing polymer, metal complex having molecular weight of 300 or more and carbon. The polymer composite modified product has nitrogen content rate of 1 %mass or more, and mass decrease rate of 50% or less, when heating at 300-500 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Polymer composite modified product is used for catalyst composition for electrode catalyst used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composite modified product has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst composition; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14a,14b)    Gas diffusion layers (16a,16b)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a contact portion of the projection portion (20) and sealant lower surface that are formed in the current collection lead board, by sending an electric current through the positive/negative electrode external terminal. Groove portion (40) is formed on the concentric circle on the center of a sealant (12) at the sealant lower surface. Front-end of the projection portion is formed in the current collection lead board that is fitted to the groove portion of the sealant lower surface.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery e.g. alkaline storage battery such as nickel cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen compound storage battery for supplying power to electric tool, electric bicycle and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity, high-rate discharge characteristic and positioning accuracy of battery can be improved. The malfunction during welding can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical secondary battery.    Sealant (12)    Projection portion (20)    Groove portion (40)    Deepest portion (41)    Opening portion (42)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a temperature sensor (110) measuring temperature of a battery pack. A blower module (120) flows a cooling medium into the battery pack by driving a fan. A controller (140) controls the blower module in order to allow different flow rates of the cooling medium into the battery pack according to temperature information from the temperature sensor. The controller controls rotating speed of the module according to the temperature information. The controller is driven according to the temperature information.    USE - Battery pack control cooling system for use in an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV).    ADVANTAGE - The system provides differential cooling according to non-equivalence overheat of the battery pack and exposed temperature condition environment. The system ensures effective operation and increases service life time. The system can replace the battery to repair the system in an easy manner. The system reduces cost, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack control cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack control cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control cooling system (100)    Temperature sensor (110)    Blower module (120)    Controller (140)    Flow sensor (160)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has case housing a jelly roll (6). The positive and negative electrode external terminals (16, 32) are connected with positive electrode current collector plate (10) and negative electrode current collector plate (31). One end of a positive electrode external conductive element (11) and negative electrode external conductive element (33) are respectively swage-fused to the other end of the positive electrode current collector plate and the other end of the negative electrode current collector plate. An oxide layer is formed at a surface of the swage-fused area.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, used as motive power source in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the wet molten pool is reduced by minimizing the extent of wet spreading of the molten pool, the residual tensile residual stress attributable to the coagulative shrinkage occurring at the time of solidification is reduced and thus, cracking is prevented effectively. A particularly significant cracking- prevention effect is achieved on the positive electrode side since the coefficient of coagulative shrinkage of aluminum is high. A higher rate of laser light absorption is achieved through the oxidation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Jelly roll (6)    Positive electrode current collector plate (10)    Positive electrode external conductive element (11)    Positive and negative electrode external terminals (16,32)    Negative electrode current collector plate (31)    Negative electrode external conductive element (33)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (2) has an electrode terminal (32) that protrudes from the battery (11). A terminal connection (50) connects a pair of electrode terminals between the electrical cells (10). A conductor electrically connects the pair of electrode sockets (52) to each other. Each electrode socket with an opposite conductive wall extends from the conductor along the electrode terminal. An elastic portion is provided at a position facing the opposite conductive wall through the electrode terminal and presses the electrode terminal to the opposite conductive wall.    USE - Assembled battery used in electrical vehicle, power storage system and uninterruptible power system (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminal and the opposite conductive wall are restrained and released depending on the pressing of the elastic portion the terminal connection and the electrode terminal can be attached and detached easily. The contact resistance of the assembled battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (2)    Electrical cells (10)    Battery (11)    Electrode terminal (32)    Terminal connection (50)    Electrode sockets (52)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly that is provided in the case (140) and a cap plate (151) that is coupled with the case. The electrode terminal (120) made of aluminum or copper alloy is electrically connected to the electrode plate. The collecting plate of electrode terminal is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The connecting element (122) is passed through a gap between cap plate and case, and extended to outer surface of cap plate. The terminal element (123) is extended from the connecting element and protruded beyond the cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery used in electronic device e.g. camcorder and cellular phone and for use as power source for driving motor of electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the manufacturing process of secondary battery is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced. The strength of the electrode terminal and/or the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode terminal (120)    Connecting element (122)    Terminal element (123)    Case (140)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has fuel cells (12) that include a membrane electrode assembly and separators that are stacked. A pair of electrodes is located between the electrolyte membranes. A terminal plate, an insulation plate, and an end plate (18a) are stacked at each end of a stack portion (13) of the fuel cells. The terminal plate is provided with several spaces which are separated from each other by a partition wall. A connection terminal (56a) is located on a plate surface of the terminal plate to protrude outwardly from the end plate in the stacking direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack for driving electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the dissipation of heat from the connection terminal is effectively reduced, the decrease in the power generation performance of the fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Stack portion (13)    End plate (18a)    Connection terminal (56a)
NOVELTY - The device has a ring aerial sepulture unit (30) provided with a solar cell (20) that is connected in an upper end of a vehicle body (10). Interior hot temperature of a vehicle is circulated to an outer side of the vehicle.    USE - Ventilation device for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device maintains the temperature of an indoor of the vehicle in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a ventilation device.    Vehicle body (10)    Solar cell (20)    Ring aerial sepulture unit (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has laminated main portion (150) with solid electrolyte layer (120) which is clamped between positive electrode layer (110) and negative electrode layer (130). A pressurization jig (160) is provided for giving restraint pressure to laminated main portion along lamination direction. A pressurization apparatus (180) generates pressing pressure which presses the pressurization jig aslant with respect to the lamination direction, so that restraint pressure is generated as a component force of the lamination direction of the pressing pressure.    USE - Solid-state battery e.g. lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element stuck with a laminated main portion is performed effectively. The size and thickness of the solid-state battery is reduced, so that compact solid-state battery can be achieved. The output fall accompanying charging/discharging of an all-solid state battery can be suppressed. The restraint pressure is generated efficiently, so that rigidity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solid state battery.    Positive electrode layer (110)    Solid electrolyte layer (120)    Negative electrode layer (130)    Laminated main portion (150)    Pressurization jig (160)    Pressurization apparatus (180)    Solid state battery (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery has a coolant (1A) comprising a water-retention layer (2). A thermal absorption layer (3) comprises a thermal absorption material, which is thermally absorbed by dissolving in water. The thermal absorption material comprises sodium-salt hydrate, ammonium salt, urea and sugar alcohol. A polyethylene bag is coated with a water-retention layer. A sealing part is provided in an enclosure part. A battery storage case is provided with an inner wall. A greasing part is coated with grease. The coolant is provided in a transversal direction.    USE - Battery i.e. assembled battery, for use in a motive power source e.g. railway, boat, ship, motor vehicle, industrial electrical storage installation and electric power system. Uses include but are not limited to a lithium ion secondary battery, a lead acid battery, a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled appropriately before using the coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery.    Coolant (1A)    Water-retention layer (2)    Thermal absorption layer (3)    Partition layer (4)    Bag (5)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has an electrode active material layer (5) equipped with a dense layer (3) and an air-gap-formation layer (4) i.e. porous layer, from a side of a collector (2). The dense layer is formed from an active material. The air-gap-formation layer comprises a gap to accommodate electrolyte solution. The active material is provided with lithium-transition metal composite oxide. A transition metal is formed with the lithium-transition metal composite oxide. An electrically conductive material is arranged in an electrode active material layer.    USE - Electrode plate for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in a portable apparatus and a large sized apparatus. Can also be used for a high capacitance secondary battery of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a power tool and a mobile telephone, and for a lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate can perform high output charge-and-discharge-ionization without depending on presence of a binder and reduce movement distance of ion and an electron compared with the electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode plate.    Electrode plate (1)    Collector (2)    Dense layer (3)    Air-gap-formation layer (4)    Electrode active material layer (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a motor power driving system provided with a battery module, a first motor control module and a driving motor/generator. The first motor control module is connected with the driving motor/generator. An engine power drive system is provided with an engine control module, an engine, an engine driving motor/generator and a second motor control module. The second motor control module is connected with the battery module. The engine driving generator is in transmission connection with a power coupling transmission device.    USE - Power transmission apparatus for a drive system architecture of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is reasonable in structure, and has better power performance, stable and reliable work performance, high safety factor, environment-friendly function, driving flexibility and wide application range, and saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power transmission drive controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power transmission apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a combined wheel body ring provided with an inflatable tire pressure energy recycling device. An energy taking device is provided with a vacuum tire. A reusing device is provided with a working control device. A recycling pressure transmission integrated device utilizes a mechanical transmission mechanism or magnetic coupled drive mechanism. A wheel body is provided with a working condition control device. A tire device is utilized for monitoring a wireless communication working condition on the wheel body with an energy recovery device.    USE - Pneumatic tire recycling pressure energy inertial energy utilization device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively utilize pressure and inertia of the tire and adapt the energy acquiring device for acceleration and braking purpose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pneumatic tire recycling pressure energy inertial energy utilization device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has sunshine cost generation unit (7) which generates sunshine cost based on sunshine information regarding the irradiation state of sunlight to road and stagnation information. A total cost calculating unit (13) calculates a total cost based on the basic cost set to sunshine cost and map information. A search unit (17) determines route with reference to the calculated total cost. A mode selection unit selects mode regarding sunshine state and adjusts sunshine information and stagnation information based on selected mode.    USE - Navigation apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The route search of the navigation apparatus according to irradiation state of sunlight to the road is performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) navigation method;    (2) computer program for performing navigation apparatus; and    (3) recording medium storing program for navigation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the navigation apparatus.    Navigation apparatus (1)    Stagnation element information preservation unit (5)    Sunshine cost generation unit (7)    Total cost calculating unit (13)    Search unit (17)
NOVELTY - The train has a carriage (1) provided with a wind turbine (4) along head direction. The wind turbine is connected with a storage battery (5) that is connected with electricity-using devices.    USE - Wind energy train.    ADVANTAGE - The train is reasonable in structure, convenient to use and easy to design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy train.    Carriage (1)    Wheel (2)    Window (3)    Wind turbine (4)    Storage battery (5)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar photo-electric plate converting module connected with a charging device. A storage battery is electrically connected with an electric quantity monitoring control module through an analog circuit. The storage battery is connected to an electric bicycle power supply unit that is electrically connected with a circuit board.    USE - Solar charging electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient and quick to use. The bicycle has high efficiency, prolonged service life and better charging effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar charging electric bicycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The lamp has an LED light source arranged in a lamp body. The lamp body is arranged on a top part of a solar battery board. A storage battery is connected with the lamp body. The lamp body and a controller are connected with the solar battery board and the storage battery. The LED light source is electrically connected with the lamp body and embedded on a bicycle handle through a sleeve hole.    USE - LED solar alarming lamp for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has better illumination effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an LED solar alarming lamp.
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust pipeline provided with an exhaust bypass unit connected with a gas feed pipeline. The gas feed pipeline is provided with a feed bypass unit connected with the gas feed pipeline. Heat storing material is filled in an exhaust-feed gas heat exchanger. An electrical valve is installed on the exhaust pipeline, the exhaust bypass unit, the gas feed pipeline and the feed bypass unit. A signal chip is utilized for calculating data and regulating closing and opening states of the electrical valve according to processing result from a signal conditioning circuit.    USE - Feed and exhaust gas heat control device for a HCCI combustion type petrol engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes heat storing capability of the heat exchanger to store and release exhaust gas heat in a rational manner. The device ensures that excessive exhaust gas is stored and accumulated in the heat exchanger when a petrol engine works with medium-large load. The device is adapted for heating with small load so as to ensure sufficient exhaust gas heat. The device reduces required gas feed so as to realize the HCCI combustion type petrol engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a feed and exhaust gas heat control method for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion type petrol engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating operations performed by a feed and exhaust gas heat control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar electric plate (1) connected with a storage battery (2). A power output end of the storage battery is provided a switch (3) and a time controller (5). A temperature controller (4) is connected with the time controller and an air exchange fan (6). The solar electric plate is selected according to practical physical size of vehicle roof, where the solar electric plate is a roller shutter type plate. Output voltage of the solar electric plate is 12V, and output power is 35 W. The storage battery is matched with a storage battery of an electric motor.    USE - Automobile ventilating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses solar energy as energy, and utilizes air in the vehicle so as to prevent increase in temperature of the vehicle after automobile flameout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automobile ventilating device.    Solar electric plate (1)    Storage battery (2)    Switch (3)    Temperature controller (4)    Time controller (5)    Air exchange fan (6)
NOVELTY - The minibus has a vehicle body structure provided with a vehicle body ceiling (1) and a blind area ceiling brace (2). The vehicle body ceiling is provided with multiple blind area ceiling braces. A rear support cross rod (3) is arranged on a back end of the vehicle body structure of the blind area ceiling brace. A main vehicle frame is welded on a main frame supporting vehicle body. The blind area ceiling brace is installed on a sub-frame. A driving system is arranged on the main vehicle frame via an auxiliary structure. The blind area ceiling brace is formed as a round shape or square shape.    USE - Structure electric field minibus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The minibus comprises a handle made of aluminum alloy material or iron or plastic and a seat bracket made of aluminum alloy material or iron metal material or wood or plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a structure electric field minibus.    Vehicle body ceiling (1)    Blind area ceiling brace (2)    Rear support cross rod (3)    Handrail (4)    Windshield (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a main vehicle body, an auxiliary vehicle body, a main vehicle frame, a secondary vehicle frame, a connecting device and an universal joint that are connected each other. A wheel brake is provided with a wheel disk that is connected with a shaft end of an automatic steering bridge. A secondary axle is arranged on the secondary vehicle frame by an air spring. The automatic steering bridge and a driving shaft are connected with each other. A pneumatic mechanism is connected with an air box. A front part of one of the vehicle bodies is provided with an air unit.    USE - High electric passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is scientific and reasonable in design and light in weight, and saves power, satisfies technical requirements during product forming process and improves performance of a storage battery. The car has wide application range and multiple functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high electric passenger car.
NOVELTY - The method involves modifying a carbon Nano fiber and graphite. The carbon Nano fiber is uniformly dispersed according to a constituent ratio of 80-98 parts of polymer to 1-10 parts of the carbon Nano fiber to 1-10 parts of the conductive carbon black. Conductive adhesive is prepared. A metal layer of 50-500 nm thick is plated on a surface of a carbon fiber cloth placed on an electrode. The conductive adhesive agent is coated on the carbon fiber cloth. The carbon fiber cloth is laminated, cured and dried to obtain a current collector unit.    USE - Method for preparing a flexible solid super capacitor current collector of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a conductive path and strengthening function, decreasing system resistance and increasing safety.
NOVELTY - The method involves uniformly mixing polymer, electrolyte and additive into polymer electrolyte slurry based on mass ratio. The polymer electrolyte slurry is coated with a fiber cloth by utilizing a scrapping technique. The polymer electrolyte slurry is dried to obtain a flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm with thickness of about 30-120 microns. A polymer electrolyte is provided with 70-85 parts of polymer substrate, 15-20 parts of electrolyte and 1-5 parts of additive.    USE - Automobile flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing weight of an energy storage unit, improving strength of the flexible solid super capacitor diaphragm, and ensuring integral design benefit of an automobile. The method ensures that the polymer electrolyte supplies current-carrying ions, satisfies energy storage function requirements and saves automobile assembling space, and is safe and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery array provided with multiple columns. An end of each column is provided with a spare battery. A row of a cell is utilized as a standby battery pack. A Bristol-Myers squib (BMS) secondary module in a battery management chip collects and transmits temperature, current and voltage signal to a BMS-stage module via a K-type line. A BMS-level module is connected with upper computer monitoring software.    USE - Balance controlling system for a battery array.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents a battery set from being damaged. The system can find battery fault and automatically replace with a spare battery so as to realise better electric motor car battery management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery array balance controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a balancing control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A porous separator has a polymer comprising sulfonic acid group containing polymer, hydroxyl-containing polymer having repeating unit (I) and inorganic fine particles.    USE - Porous separator for use in a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone substation, pager, handheld terminal, portable fax, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handicap cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, memory card as electronic device, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, load conditioner, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, and medical devices such as pacemaker, hearing aid and shoulder massage machine.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high heat resistance and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous separator has a polymer comprising sulfonic acid group containing polymer, hydroxyl-containing polymer having repeating unit of formula (I) and inorganic fine particles.    R=H or CH3;    Q=C(=O)O- or -C(=O)NRa1-;    Ra1=H or alkyl;and    A=optionally substituted alkylene or alkyleneoxy alkylene.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery containing a porous separator, a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and lithium ion    (2) a method for manufacturing a porous separator, which involves coating a coating liquid on an active material layer of the positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery, or a negative electrode and heat-drying.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photo-electric plate electrically connected with a storage battery. An accumulator is electrically connected with a driving circuit module. The driving circuit module is connected with a driving circuit that is electrically connected with a control module of a global positioning system (GPS) communication module. A digital circuit is connected with the GPS communication module that is connected with an alarming device.    USE - Solar type GPS lifesaving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, inexpensive, easy to install, accurate, environment-friendly and convenient to maintain, saves energy, and has high efficiency and economical and practical effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar type global positioning system lifesaving device.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging carriers (14, 16) as frames in series such that top sides of the carriers are supported along multiple stages (10, 12) running on sides of a substrate, where the frame comprises a diagonally spaced retainer for retaining solar cell modules (18, 20). An aperture of specific dimension is formed in the interior of the frame for monitoring a position of the solar cell modules from exterior of a construction vehicle (26) during arrangement and handling of the solar cell modules. The modules are loaded in stacks along multiple suspension elements (22, 24).    USE - Method for handling solar cell modules arranged in rows on a substrate of a solar system installed in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aperture of specific dimension is formed in the interior of the frame so that the position of the modules can be monitored from the exterior of the vehicle during arranging and handling the solar cell modules, thus achieving automatic handling of the solar cell modules without the need for placing the vehicle between the individual rows.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle for handling solar cell modules arranged in rows on a substrate of a solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view illustrating an automated assembly process for assembling supports of a solar system.    Stages (10, 12)    Carriers (14, 16)    Solar cell modules (18, 20)    Suspension elements (22, 24)    Construction vehicle (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a piezoelectric energy converter (EW1-EW3) to convert mechanical energy into electrical power with at least one piezoelectric element (PE1-PE5) movably arranged at the end of a housing (GT1). An excitation element (AM1) mechanically excites the piezoelectric elements so that piezoelectric elements are mechanically vibrated. An integrated circuit (ASIC) manages the energy generated by piezoelectric energy converters.    USE - Power generation system used in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of power generated in the system can be increased reliably and performance and the reliability of the system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Excitation element (AM1)    Integrated circuit (ASIC)    Piezoelectric energy converter (EW1-EW3)    Housing (GT1)    Piezoelectric element (PE1-PE5)
NOVELTY - A composite film consists of a porous film compounded with nonwoven fabric(s). The porous film consists of a polyketone resin including 95 mol% or more of repeating unit of 1-oxo-trimethylene. The composite film has a porosity of 30-80%, a gas permeability resistance of 800 seconds/100 ml or less as measured by Gurley method of JIS P8117, and a maximum hole diameter of 0.05-50 mu m as measured by bubble-point method of JIS K3832.    USE - Composite film is used as separator in lithium secondary batteries, electrical-double-layer capacitors, and electrolytic capacitors used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film has excellent mechanical-physical property, chemical resistance, tensile strength, integrity, ion transmission rate, economical efficiency, and heat resistance, and low hygroscopic property. The composite film provides separators having excellent shape stability even at 100 degrees C or more. Damage or peeling during manufacture is prevented. Electrostatic generation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite film consists of a porous film compounded with nonwoven fabric(s). The porous film consists of a polyketone resin including 95 mol% or more of repeating unit of 1-oxo-trimethylene of formula: -CH2CH2-C(=O)-. The composite film has a porosity of 30-80% as measured by a relationship given by, (1-G/ rho /(tx A))x 100, where G is the mass (g) of composite film, rho is the mass mean density (g/cc) of polyketone resin and fiber in the fabric, t is the average thickness (cm) of the composite film, and A is the area (cm2) of the composite film. The composite film has a gas permeability resistance of 800 seconds/100 ml or less as measured by Gurley method of JIS P8117, and a maximum hole diameter of 0.05-50 mu m as measured by bubble-point method of JIS K3832.
NOVELTY - A powder comprises carbon and metal and/or metallic compound, and has mode diameter of 10 mu m or less, obtained from the volume-based particle size distribution measured by laser diffraction scattering type particle diameter measuring method.    USE - Powder used for manufacturing nanocarbon e.g. metal endohedral fullerene and carbon nanotube (claimed). Uses included but are not limited to battery material, catalyst, molecular magnet, semiconductor, superconductor, pharmaceutical, conductive resin, composite material of solar cell, fuel cell, lithium secondary battery, electromagnetic shielding material, magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent and magnetic nanocapsule.    ADVANTAGE - The powder produces metal endohedral fullerene and carbon nanotube reliably and with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal endohedral fullerene, which involves dispersing the powder in hybrid plasma.
NOVELTY - The torch has a power supply device provided with a bicycle frame magnet and connected with a bicycle wheel. A concave part is arranged on a surface of the bicycle frame magnet. The bicycle wheel is connected with the torch body through a lamp holder. The torch body is provided with a light control switch. The power supply device is connected with the lamp holder through the light control switch.    USE - Power generating-type bicycle wheel torch.    ADVANTAGE - The torch eliminates need for a battery. The torch is provided with a circuit for generating electric energy into mechanical energy, thus avoiding environmental pollution. The torch can accurately mark bicycle wheel position so as to ensure better warning effect. The torch is convenient to use and operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generating-type bicycle wheel torch.
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen-producing portion in which hydrogen is generated by oxidation reaction with water, and reproduced by reductive reaction with hydrogen. An electric power generation/electrolysis portion has electric power generation unit that produces electric power by using hydrogen as fuel, and electrolysis unit in which water is electrolyzed to generate hydrogen. The hydrogen-producing portion is provided with several hydrogen generators (1), and temperature control portion in which the temperature of hydrogen generators is separately controlled.    USE - Secondary battery type fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control portion can control the temperature of hydrogen generators separately, so that the secondary battery type fuel cell system with high energy efficiency can be achieved. The number of heat cycles of hydrogen generator does not increase, such that the useless heating can be prevented. Hence the durability of hydrogen generator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (1)    Heater (2)    Temperature sensor (3)    Residual amount sensor (4)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a carbon nanotube-platinum composite, comprises: dispersing carbon nanotubes in a reductive solvent to prepare a dispersion liquid; adding a stabilizer and a platinum precursor to the dispersion liquid to prepare a mixed solution; and heat-treating the mixed solution to reduce the platinum precursor.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a carbon nanotube-platinum composite (claimed), which is useful in e.g. electrode materials for field emission flat panel displays, fuel cells and solar cells, raw materials for hydrogen storage units of fuel cells, electromagnetic wave shielding materials, electronic ink, and high-strength lightweight materials for tool steel, automobile parts and weapons, in the electronics industry.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube-platinum composite can be manufactured easily using inexpensive polyalcohol and/or glycol ether as a reductant, thus the method is cost effective. The carbon nanotubes have excellent mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and improved chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the carbon nanotube-platinum composite.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode collector (16) and negative electrode collector that are electrically joined to positive and negative electrodes substrate exposed portions (14,15) of electrode assembly (11). An intermediate element (24) made of resin material comprises connecting conductive elements (24A). The substrate exposed portions are resistance-welded to collectors and connecting conductive elements. The voids are formed in resin material portions of intermediate element and located around resistance-welded portions of connecting conductive elements.    USE - Prismatic sealed secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate exposed portions are resistance-welded to collectors and connecting conductive elements, so that lowered resistance and stabilized quality of the welding portions are realized and the manufacturing yield of secondary battery is improved. A prismatic sealed secondary battery with high reliability and safety can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the prismatic sealed secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (11)    Positive electrode substrate exposed portion (14)    Negative electrode substrate exposed portion (15)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Intermediate element (24)    Connecting conductive element (24A)
NOVELTY - The system has an aperture (30) formed in an exterior (22) of a body. An energy capture apparatus (32) captures energy from air forced via the aperture. A turbine assembly (44) includes an input (46) in communication with an exit (41) of a primary guide duct (34). A rotor (54) is rotated by movement of air along an air path. A secondary guide duct (60) is positioned in an interior (62) of the body. An exit (66) of the secondary duct is positioned adjacent to an air utilizing component such that air moving along the path and the exit of the secondary duct is received by the component.    USE - System for capturing energy from environmental air moving relative to a moving vehicle i.e. car (from drawings), in road highway.    ADVANTAGE - The system can perform energy recovery without increasing a drag or wind resistance of a vehicle. The system can avoid forming additional holes in the body of the vehicle, and can avoid increasing the air flowing into and through the body of the vehicle. The system utilizes the air flow that is needed by the vehicle for engine cooling and combustion, so that the air flow is utilized for primary purpose of cooling and/or combustion and energy recovery. The system does not require additional quantities of air to be brought into the body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aperture is an elongated slot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged side view of a vehicle with portions of an exterior of a body.    Exterior of body (22)    Aperture (30)    Energy capture apparatus (32)    Primary guide duct (34)    Exit of primary guide duct (41)    Turbine assembly (44)    Input (46)    Rotor (54)    Secondary guide duct (60)    Interior (62)    Exit of secondary guide duct (66)
NOVELTY - The tank has computer control metering pump that is arranged in lower water pipe. The upper end portion of storage tank gas is connected with biochemical fuel gas transfer pipe which leads fuel gas into fuel-gas generator system (18). The electric energy in battery ultra-containing space (21) is transmitted to engine and engine control system (23). The biochemical fuel gas making system is connected to fuel gas air compressor and gas supply system (24). The electric energy converting device system is directly connected to fuel gas fuel cell (26) through electrode.    USE - Energy tank of vehicle power device system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency can be improved. The energy converting rate up can be increased to 60-80%. The using efficiency of the normal internal combustion engine can be improved. The clean environment and the energy-saving power device system can be provided without using fossil fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has biochemical fuel gas generating agent reactor that is provided with super-pressure air port on reactor sealing cover. The electric power transmission main line (19) and storage circuit are connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy tank of vehicle power device system.    Fuel-gas generator system (18)    Electric power transmission main line (19)    Battery ultra-containing space (21)    Engine control system (23)    Fuel gas air compressor and gas supply system (24)    Fuel gas fuel cell (26)
NOVELTY - The device has solar charging control circuit that is set on the top of the vehicle. The storage battery control circuit is set on the vehicle case. The charging port and current output port of the solar charging control circuit are connected with storage battery. The solar charging control circuit input port and the battery current output port are electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Dehumidifying device used for vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The dehumidifying device is high in efficiency, thus saving the fuel consumption of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the vehicle with dehumidifying device.
NOVELTY - The system has main structure with storage battery and drive motor. The drive motor and the generator are connected with main structure.    USE - Energy recycling control system used for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be recycled effectively without causing any difficulties for charging the battery of vehicle, thus obviously improving the energy utilization rate of the electric vehicle to increase the driving mileage. The control system is reliable to control, high in economical benefits and practical in nature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the energy recycling control system.
NOVELTY - The generator has a tail wing (1), a generator main portion (2), a blade (3), a guide cover (4), a rotary table (5), a retractable rod (6), and a bottom rod (7). The tail wing is assembled with the generator main portion. The blade is directly fixed on a rotating shaft of the generator main portion. The guide cover is fixed with the rotating shaft. The generator main portion is installed on the rotary table which is fixed with retractable rod by bolt. The bottom rod is welded on a base (8) connected with vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind driven generator installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance of air can be reduced while driving. The controller can automatically control the wind power generator so as to reduce the wind generator resistance, and reduce the diesel-consumption of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle-mounted wind driven generator.    Tail wing (1)    Generator main portion (2)    Blade (3)    Guide cover (4)    Rotary table (5)    Retractable rod (6)    Bottom rod (7)    Base (8)
NOVELTY - The system has battery management units (4) whose input ends are respectively connected to a power supply (1) and relay contacts. An end of multiple relays (3) is respectively connected with power supply cathode and other end of multiple relays is respectively connected with a contact of multiple selection switches (2). Multiple battery managing units are connected with battery management system (5) and controller local area network. Output ends of battery managing units and output end of battery management system are connected to controller local area networks (6,7).    USE - Power battery system of electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power battery system.    Power supply (1)    Switch (2)    Relay (3)    Battery management unit (4)    Battery management system (5)    Controller local area networks (6,7)
NOVELTY - The device has battery set that is connected through the DC/DC electric source module. The source module is connected with the super capacitor set. The DC/DC power supply module is connected with the vehicle battery pack. The DC/DC voltage booster charging device is equipped with a controller. The controller is connected with the controller area network (CAN) bus of the vehicle.    USE - Quick charging device of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle mileage is greatly increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the quick charging device.
NOVELTY - The device has solar panel embedded in angle steel slot. The connection portion of bracket is riveted with assistant rod. The assistant rod is fixed by auxiliary rod shaft. The connection portion of support frame is connected by connecting clamp. The auxiliary rod is fixed with spring. The adjacent auxiliary rods are connected by dilating auxiliary rod pin. The unfolding piece is connected between shaft cover and connecting piece. The unfolding rod is connected between connecting piece and unfolding rod shaft. The unfolding rod shaft is fixed in sleeve.    USE - Photovoltaic unfolding device for solar power-generating car.    ADVANTAGE - The unfolding device occupies less space. The device is convenient to transport and high in efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic unfolding device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a positive and negative electrode plates that are alternately laminated. Each adjacent positive pole plate and negative pole plate are laminated by a clapboard. Each positive and negative pole plates are passed through the pole ear and welded on the respective pole bus bar. The positive pole bus bar is connected with anode bus bar and anode bridge, by welding fixture for automobile rear axle welding line over the cathode bus on the surface of the anode bus-bar and negative bridge which are connected with anode bus bar and anode bridge.    USE - Electric pole group structure of lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lead raw material is saved by changing the bridge position. The route of the current flowing is shortened. The internal resistance is reduced so as to reduce circuit loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric pole group structure.
NOVELTY - The system has several bundles (201-204) which are connected to adjacent other bundles. One or more unit cells are arranged to generate electricity. The defective bundle among several bundles is detected by detecting unit. Bypass circuit (300) is provided for bypassing the defective bundle. Switching circuits (250-254) are provided between the bundles to connect and disconnect with each other in bypass circuit. Controller is arranged to control the switching circuit for bypassing the defective bundle.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has several bundles which are connected to adjacent other bundles. One or more unit cells are arranged to generate electricity. The defective bundle among several bundles is detected by detecting unit. Bypass circuit is provided for bypassing the defective bundle. Switching circuit is provided between the bundles to connect and disconnect with each other, and also arranged in bypass circuit. Controller is arranged to control the switching circuit for bypassing the defective bundle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of driving a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell.    Several bundles (201-204)    Switching circuits (250-254)    Bypass circuit (300)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (100) has anode (111), cathode (112), an anode active material and a cathode active material. The cathode active material contains lead peroxide and anode active material contains graphite and lead oxide. Sulfuric acid, expander and cellulose and distilled water are also present in the battery.    USE - Lead storage battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has anode, cathode, anode active material and cathode active material, where cathode active material contains lead peroxide and anode active material contains graphite, and thus the lead storage battery is simple, improved and durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (100)    Electrode plate (110)    Anode (111)    Cathode (112)    Electrolyte (120)
NOVELTY - The structure has a silencer part mounted on a down panel of a vehicle. A piezoelectric element generates electricity according to external force of an elastic material, where the piezoelectric element is connected to a battery of the vehicle. The battery is charged by the electricity produced according to a vibration transmitted to the silencer. An end of a car body load is combined with the down panel. The car body load is connected with a silencer side load. A through-hole is formed in the piezoelectric element.    USE - Silencer hanger structure for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure reduces vibration, thus improving vehicle fuel ratio, and hence enhancing charging efficiency of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silencer hanger structure.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a pipe (200) connected to an exhaust pipe and passing exhaust gas. A housing delivers heat to the exhaust gas, and is positioned in an external periphery of the pipe. A cooling apparatus (400) includes a space in which cooling water is provided, and is positioned at an external periphery of the housing. A thermoelectric module generates electricity using temperature difference between the cooling apparatus and the housing, and is positioned between the housing and the cooling apparatus.    USE - System for generating thermoelectric power using exhaust gas of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be used in an efficient manner, and eliminates the need of a battery charger. The system reduces noise caused by emission of the exhaust gas, and avoids attaching a separate silencer. The system is convenient to manufacture, and has low manufacturing cost. The system controls pressure of the flowing exhaust gas at different revolutions per minute (RPM) conditions according to driving of the vehicle, thus increasing efficiency of an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric power generation system.    Thermoelectric power generation system (100)    Pipe (200)    Cooling apparatus (400)
NOVELTY - The vehicle seat has chair surface and human body contact surface whose backsides are provided with piezoelectric material. The contact surface of chair legs and floor contact area are provided with piezoelectric material connected with a storage circuit. The piezoelectric material is piezoelectric ceramic or piezoelectric quartz or piezoelectric polymer.    USE - Piezoelectric effect generating vehicle seat.    ADVANTAGE - Since piezoelectric material is provided in the vehicle seat, occurrence of vibration can be reduced, energy can be saved and emission can be reduced. The vehicle seat is simple in structure, reasonable in design and reliable in use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle seat.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a switch (SW1) whose base is connected to the output terminal of voltage comparison unit. A collector is connected to the output terminal of micro controller unit (60). A connection unit (20) connects the output terminal of controller unit with the earth. The voltage comparison unit (10) compares the voltage of output terminal of relay (30) with the battery voltage of car. The micro controller unit controls the operation of relay according to the output of comparison unit.    USE - Powered terminal protection circuit for air suspension electronic control unit (ECU) driver used in car.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of over current to ECU driver can be prevented, by controlling the operation of relay according to the output of comparison unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the powered terminal protection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage comparison unit (10)    Connection unit (20)    Relay (30)    Micro controller unit (60)    Switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - An organic and inorganic composite film comprises an organic phase and an inorganic phase. The mass ratio of the inorganic phase and organic phase is 2-30:100. The organic phase is polybenzimidazole high molecular material from polybenzimidazole resin. The inorganic phase is nanoparticle of inorganic oxide.    USE - Organic and inorganic composite film for acidic electrolyte flow energy storing battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has simple preparation method and is easy to realize the large-scale production, has excellent mechanical strength, good proton conductivity and excellent positive and negative ion permeability in the acidic electrolyte flow energy storing battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic and inorganic composite film comprises an organic phase and an inorganic phase. The mass ratio of the inorganic phase and organic phase is 2-30:100. The organic phase is polybenzimidazole high molecular material from polybenzimidazole resin of formula (I). The inorganic phase is nanoparticle of inorganic oxide.    n=20-100; and    R=benzene containing groups, e.g. group of formula (i).
NOVELTY - The generator unit (10) includes a mesh casing (16) extending from the housings to protect the helical fins (14) while letting fluid flow freely. The helical fins are provided integral with the drive shaft (22) and are positioned around a center point while extending towards the ends of the drive shaft. The upper support surface of the secondary housing is capable of supporting another fluid powered generator unit stacked on the secondary housing. The primary housing is positioned on the end of the drive shaft.    USE - Fluid powered generator unit e.g. wind driven generator for e.g. generating electricity from the roof of a structure, used as a power source in a motorized vehicle, and for providing power for portable device e.g. cellphone while camping or off-road.    ADVANTAGE - The wind generator has stacked generators to increase power output. The wind generator is mobile and transportable, is simple and easy to use, economical in cost to manufacture and operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a side view and a detailed sectional view of the fluid driven generator.    Generator unit (10)    Helical fins (14)    Mesh casing (16)    Upper generator (18)    Drive shaft (22)
NOVELTY - The material has an element formed in a form of solid solution. A positive electrode is connected to a current collector. The element is selected from double-cycle transition metal. The transition metal is made of manganese, tin, zirconium titanium, nickel and cobalt.    USE - Cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery utilized in a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves storage capacity of a battery and increases productivity. The material has high stability and high energy density. The material prolongs service life of the battery.
NOVELTY - The catalyst (1) has heat generating portion that is provided to generate heat with passage of electric current, and to heat the catalyst. A case (4) is provided to house the heat generating portion. An insulating component is provided between heat generating portion and case. An electrode (7) is provided to pass through an electrode chamber (9). A communicating pathway (10) is provided to connect the electrode chamber with portions of exhaust system of internal combustion engine.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst used in exhaust pipe of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and gasoline engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode chamber is ventilated by providing communicating path, the raise of the humidity of electrode chamber interior can be reduced. The communicating path is comprised so that the portion more downstream than the electric heating type catalyst and electrode chamber in exhaust passage can be connected. Since the corrosion of electrode and contamination of electrode chamber is reduced, the fall of the insulation resistance between the electrode and case in electric heating type catalyst can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric heating type catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric heating type catalyst (1)    Case (4)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Communicating pathway (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has hydrogen gas supply device (3) which supplies hydrogen gas filled in hydrogen tank to fuel cell (2) stack at reduced pressure. Exhaust air duct (9) introduces air discharged from fuel cell stack into heat exchange chamber when temperature of hydrogen gas supply device is less than predetermined temperature. An air supply unit (8) supplies air cooled by hydrogen gas supply device to fuel cell stack when temperature of air discharged from fuel cell stack is greater than predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air cooled by hydrogen gas supply device is supplied to fuel cell stack when temperature of air discharged from fuel cell stack is greater than predetermined temperature so that cooling efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved. The over-heating heating and over-cooling effect of the fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen gas supply device (3)    Air supply unit (8)    Exhaust air duct (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating green sheet of a positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode layer to produce a laminated portion. The laminated portion is sintered and a sintered compact is produced. The moisture content contained in the sintered compact is removed.    USE - Method for manufacturing solid battery (claimed) of portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, portable personal computer, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of the internal pressure inside the exterior portion can be reduced. The moisture content in the electric power generation element can be removed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the all-solid-state secondary battery.    Electric power generation element (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Aluminum laminate film (20)    Sealing unit (21)
NOVELTY - The electricity storage device has the battery stacks (11-15) with a cell (151) that are accommodated in a case (22). The cells are aligned and a supporting unit is fixed to the case. The supporting unit (80) is placed between the battery stacks to support the battery stacks. The case has an inner wall that is formed of electrically insulating material. A reinforcement frame is formed of metal that is exposed to an outside of the case.    USE - Electricity storage device for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat is transferred to the case through the supporting unit, heat from remaining between the first battery stacks which affects the unit cells is prevented and the increase in temperature of the battery stacks is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external view of the internal structure of the battery unit.    Battery stacks (11-15)    Case (22)    Supporting unit (80)    Cell (151)    End plates (152)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding gasket main portion (13) with substrate (11) having surface treated layer. A molded component is temporarily placed on placement stand. A burr portion (16) is removed from a product portion by punching the molded component. A projecting type leg portion (17) made of rubber-like elastic structure is integrally formed at position corresponding to burr portion in molded element. The molded element is brought into contact with placement stand by holding the leg portion. The leg portion is cut as portion of burr portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing molded gasket.    ADVANTAGE - The molded component is temporarily placed on the placement stand so that contamination and damage to the surface layer of molded gasket due to the attachment of the gasket main portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and cross-sectional view of the molded article.    Substrate (11)    Microporous layer (12)    Gasket main portion (13)    Burr portion (16)    Projecting type leg portion (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100a) has an electrode assembly (10) provided with an anode/separating film/cathode structure (50,52). The anode/separating film/cathode structure is hermetically sealed by hot-melt bonding on a battery case (40a). An outer-circumferential-surface sealing part (60a) is provided with a battery-assembly-receiving part that is fixed with the battery case. A protrusion part is equipped to top and bottom parts of the sealing part. The protrusion part is formed in a continuous linear shape along the outer circumferential surface of the battery-assembly-receiving part.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in a medium-to large-sized battery module of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, and effectively prevents the electrode assembly from being destroyed in a contact with the sealing part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Battery case (40a)    Anode/separating film/cathode structure (50,52)    Outer-circumferential-surface sealing part (60a)    Rechargeable battery (100a)
NOVELTY - The high-voltage battery (100) has supports interposed between the cells to support the cells. Each support is made of an electrical insulation material. A lower connection member (12) is provided on one side of each support, and has protrusions made of electrical conductors. An integrated connector (10) is connected to the lower connection members of the supports so as to mechanically and electrically connect the cells to each other. A battery management system is electrically connected to the integrated connector, and electrically controls the cells.    USE - High-voltage battery e.g. for motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cell connection structure of battery is very much simpler than that of conventional art, number of parts is markedly reduced, and assembly process is simplified, thus reducing production cost and time the production process takes. Reduces volume of cell connection structure due to simple cell connection structure, thus volume of high-voltage battery can be reduced and battery can be more easily manufactured in compact size. Enhances coupling durability of cell connection structure despite cell connection structure being simplified. Facilitates electrical control of battery since electrical connection circuit for connecting cells is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protrusions come into contact with corresponding electrodes of the cells and protrude upwards with respect to the cells. The high-voltage battery also has a housing (52) into which a cell assembly formed by the arrangement of the cells and the supports is inserted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-voltage battery with an integrated cell connector.    Integrated connector (10)    Lower connection member (12)    Housing (52)    High-voltage battery (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has wind-force steep-turn propeller that is rotated by generating electromotive force energy. The propeller is sprayed in the air running wind force. The propeller high-speed rotation force is provided with the electric power generation rotation energy source of a wind-powered generator. The installation of the air way in an air pipe is carried out in the center of a top vehicle. The propeller is continuously pushed by the air wind force.    USE - Structure for increasing speed of electric vehicle and motor vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can reduces the half consumption of the gasoline effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the passenger car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode comprises a titanium oxide compound having a monoclinic titanium dioxide crystal structure, a basic polymer that is an amine compound, and a cellulose ether compound and a copolymer rubber. The amine compound comprises a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic compound.    USE - The battery electrode is useful in a nonaqueous electrolyte battery of a battery pack (all claimed), which is useful as power sources for digital cameras, two- to four-wheel vehicles hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode can be easily and economically manufactured with increased bonding ability and improved viscoelasticity without peeling off thus improving charge/discharge efficiency, performance and cycle life of the battery in a stable and rapid manner and decreasing the irreversible capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery;    (2) a method of producing an electrode; and    (3) an active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flowchart of a method of producing an electrode.    Synthesis of titanium oxide compound (S21)    Dispersing titanium oxide compound in basic polymer solution (S22)    Filtration and drying titanium oxide compound and basic polymer (S23)    Mixing basic polymer with conductive agent (S24)    Dispersing the mixture in dispersing medium. (S25)
NOVELTY - The battery has several electrochemical cells (20) that are connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell has a series of primary laminates including an electrolyte between positive and negative electrodes, a positive current collector (22) that extends from side of primary laminates and negative current collector (23) that extends from opposite side of primary laminates. Each electrochemical cell has current collecting terminals that connect positive current collectors and negative current collectors.    USE - Battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has an aluminum sheet or foil coated with thin protective layer which prevents degradation of the current collector sheet while connecting with positive electrode material. The folded extension arms of adjacent current collecting terminals are welded along their entire lengths, so as to accommodate high current loads. The welding metal is melted to make the folded extension arms to spring back to original shape, when temperature of electrochemical cells reaches fusion temperature of welding metal, so as to enable electrical connection between adjacent electrochemical cells and prevent rapid temperature rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of a stack of electrochemical cells of battery.    Electrochemical cell (20)    Positive current collector (22)    Negative current collector (23)    Dark trace (28)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple batteries (12a-12c) that are connected in series by battery connectors (14). Each battery connector has a pair of battery pole covers (16) made of electrically insulating material. Each battery pole cover has a receptacle area which provides access to battery poles (22) and aperture (17). A connecting bridge (18) made of an electrically conductive material is inserted into receptacle area of pole covers to connect adjacent batteries electrically. A pair of fasteners (20) secures connecting bridge to poles of adjacent batteries.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery connector reduces and eliminates the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of high voltage battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Batteries (12a-12c)    Battery connector (14)    Battery pole cover (16)    Aperture (17)    Connecting bridge (18)    Fastener (20)    Battery pole (22)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly has multiple battery cells, where each cell is connected to coolant flowing unit. The coolant flowing unit contains a refrigerant.    USE - Battery module assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module assembly has multiple battery cells, where each cell is connected to coolant flowing unit, and coolant flowing unit contains refrigerant, and thus the battery module assembly is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module assembly.    Flow path (50)    Vertical section (S2)    Flux (V2)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a screwing machine (4) established to monitor and receive screw connection parameters. The screwing machine is displaceably arranged at the device, where the device has a height-adjustable frame (5) for supporting a battery (2) during assembly or disassembly. A cooperating stop is provided at a body of a vehicle (3) through which movement of the device is limited in parallel to a lower side of the vehicle. The battery comprises a retainer (8) for a guide rail (9) arranged at the vehicle.    USE - Device i.e. lift truck (claimed) for changing a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the accumulator change in a simple manner with small assembly effort. The device has the height-adjustable frame for supporting the battery during assembly or disassembly, thus ensuring an optimum positioning of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling or disassembling a battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for changing a battery of a vehicle, and enlarged portion of a battery engaging a guide rail of the vehicle.    Device for changing battery of vehicle (1)    Battery (2)    Vehicle (3)    Screwing machine (4)    Height-adjustable frame (5)    Retainer (8)    Guide rail (9)
NOVELTY - The valve i.e. stop valve (6), has a piston (32) that is arranged in a hollow fluid flow section (16) of a housing (10). One end (34) of the piston is coupled with a membrane actuator (30) in a hollow space (20). Another end (36) has a piston head that is arranged in the flow section. A spring (40) is arranged in the flow section and prestresses the head in a direction of one of fluid flow openings (26, 28), which are formed in the flow section, for sealing the opening. The sealed opening is formed in the flow section, where pressure is subjected to the hollow space via the sealed opening.    USE - High pressure tank valve i.e. stop valve, for a pressure vessel system that is utilized in a fuel cell system (all claimed) of a combustion engine in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is designed in such a manner that it minimizes usage of electrically actuated solenoid valves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system including a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side elevation view of a high pressure tank valve controlled by hydrogen/gas-pressure in a closed position.    Stop valve (6)    Housing (10)    Hollow fluid flow section (16)    Hollow space (20)    Fluid flow openings (26, 28)    Membrane actuator (30)    Piston (32)    Ends of piston (34, 36)    Spring (40)
NOVELTY - The generator has a fan wheel (B) attached with a generator (C) in a turbine housing (A), where the turbine housing and the fan wheel are installed between exhaust systems.    USE - Exhaust gas generator for an exhaust system of a combustion engine in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator provides the energy supported with normal vehicles and the electrical load, thus saving the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exhaust gas generator.    Turbine housing (A)    Fan wheel (B)    Generator (C)
NOVELTY - The unit has a voltage-output part outputting a detection result of voltage. Output voltage is applied to a monitoring body through a diode. Battery cells (Ci1-Cin) are connected to an input terminal of an electric potential converting circuit. A resistor is connected to a non-inverting input terminal. A potential converting circuit is connected to a cathode. An oscillator is connected to an inverting input terminal of a comparator. An electric potential converting circuit is connected to a multiplexer.    USE - State monitor unit for monitoring a state of detection-target battery that is utilized as electric power source of a vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can detect voltage of a battery cell in a correct manner and can improve diagnostic precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a state monitor unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cells (Ci1-Cin)    Assembled battery (10)    Control apparatus (24)    Fly back converter (42)    Secondary side coils (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has primary and secondary obstruction flow paths (651,655) which are mutually arranged side by side along Y-axis direction. The cathode front stage guidance portion (65) and cathode back stage guidance portion (67) are extended on cathode electrode along X-axis and y-axis direction respectively. Several cathode back stage flow paths (675) are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction. The cathode front stage and back stage guidance portions are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode front stage and back stage guidance portions are mutually arranged side by side along X-axis direction, such that the moisture transfer between the electrodes in membrane electrode assembly can be promoted, and drying of membrane electrode assembly can be prevented. Hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cathode separator.    Cathode front stage guidance portion (65)    Cathode back stage guidance portion (67)    Primary obstruction flow paths (651)    Secondary obstruction flow path (655)    Cathode back stage flow path (675)
NOVELTY - The electrode lead wire section (18) has non-aqueous battery storage container which uses a laminate-film laminated body of aluminum foil and a resin film to an exterior material. A metal leading-out section (21) is provided while a sealant layer (23) is stacked on the surface of the leading-out section through a corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer (22) consisting of resin having a frame of polyvinyl alcohol containing a hydroxyl group or copolymer resin.    USE - Electrode lead wire section for non-aqueous battery, e.g., lithium ion battery, for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves corrosion resistance to avoid bad influence and improve lifetime of lithium ion battery since the metal leading-out section is provided while a sealant layer is stacked on the surface of the leading-out section through a corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer consisting of resin having a frame of polyvinyl alcohol containing a hydroxyl group or copolymer resin. Reduces water content leakage and prevents air from entering to the exterior of electrolyte solution by reducing thickness of the cross sectional center section to improve adherence with the electrode wire section and the laminate film laminated body and decrease the cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode lead wire section and a sectional view of the electrode lead wire.    Electrode lead wire section (18)    Metal leading-out section (21)    Corrosion-resistant thin-layer-coating layer (22)    Sealant layer (23)    Ends of leading out section (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves dissolving a phosphoric acid compound in an aqueous solvent. Aqueous composition is obtained by mixing a particle (11) to the aqueous solvent. A microwave is irradiated to the aqueous composition. The particle is formed by a compound (13) of a surface of another particle (12). The former particle of the compound is represented by an empirical formula. Lithium containing complex oxide is provided in the former particle. Ratio of the compound of the former particle and the compound of the latter particle is 0.05 mass percent to 5 mass percent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary batteries of portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, a vehicle-mounted battery, a home-use battery and a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the positive electrode active material easily in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode active material.    Positive electrode active material (10)    Particles (11,12)    Compound (13)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing sulfur and element of groups 13-15 is subjected to high-energy mechanochemical process at room temperature, to obtain crystallized glass-like sulfide solid electrolyte material.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material used for lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material is manufactured efficiently without heating, by simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing method of sulfide solid electrolyte material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material contains compound phase of silicon-copper phase containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon phase. The composition of silicon-copper phase is in the form of alloy powder. The negative electrode material is obtained with out pulverizing the alloy powder.    USE - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material is used for lithium ion battery (claimed) and hybrid capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicle and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon alloy-type negative electrode material has high electroconductivity and capacity, and can be manufactured economically. The lithium ion battery using the negative electrode material has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon alloy-type negative electrode material contains compound phase of silicon-copper phase (SixCuy, where x and y are composition of silicon and copper, and x is less than y) containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon phase. The composition of silicon-copper phase is in the form of alloy powder. The negative electrode material is obtained with out pulverizing the alloy powder.
NOVELTY - Gold support particles contain carrier particles and gold particles supported by the surface of carrier particles. The average primary particle diameter and average coagulated particle diameter of gold particles are 1-10 nm. The content of gold particles is 1-50 weight% with respect to total content of gold support particles. The carrier particles contain oxide particles.    USE - Gold support particles are used for manufacturing electroconductive film (all claimed), electrode catalyst for fuel cell, exhaust gas purifying catalyst, antimicrobial material and air-cleaning catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive film formed using gold support particles has excellent electroconductivity, transparency and alkali solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electroconductive film, which comprises gold support particles;    (2) manufacture of gold support particles, which involves dissolving gold raw material in water, preparing gold raw material aqueous solution, adding aqueous alkali solution, preparing alkali gold raw material aqueous solution, mixing and dispersing carrier particles to alkali gold raw material aqueous solution, heating at 60-90 degrees C at the speed of 0.1-3 degrees C/minute, depositing hydrated gold particles on surface of carrier particles, forming gold-hydroxide support particles, and heating at 250-400 degrees C; and    (3) manufacture of electroconductive film, which involves depositing hydrated gold particles on surface of carrier particles, forming gold-hydroxide support particles, forming film containing gold-hydroxide support particles and binder having decomposition temperature of 250 degrees C or more, and heating at 250 degrees C or more.
NOVELTY - The electrode component (5) has a collector (1) whose surface portion is provided with powder. An active material and an inorganic solid electrolyte are contained in the powder. A convex portion (1a) and a recessed portion are provided on the surface of the collector on which the powder is positioned. The recessed portion is positioned so as to enclose the convex portion and arrange between the adjacent convex portions. The shape of the several recessed portions is same.    USE - Electrode component of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the movement of the pressed powder to the direction orthogonal to press direction is suppressed, the crack resulting from excessive movement of powder and occurrence of space can be suppressed. The filling rate of powder can be improved by suppressing the crack and occurrence of space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) manufacturing method of electrode component; and    (3) manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode component.    Collector (1)    Convex portion (1a)    Slope portion (1ba)    Bottom portion (1bb)    Electrode component (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a non-crystalline material (3) i.e. amorphous carbon, provided on an outer surface of a graphite (4). The graphite is extracted from a negative electrode body. An inorganic solid electrolyte (2) is arranged around the graphite. The graphite is covered with the non-crystalline material. Lithium ion is moved toward the graphite from the inorganic solid electrolyte. The electrode body is provided with the inorganic solid electrolyte and the graphite.    USE - Negative electrode for use with a solid battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and an information technology equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite is covered with the non-crystalline material, and the electrode body is provided with the inorganic solid electrolyte and the graphite, so that lithium-ion-conduction resistance can be reduced in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode.    Negative electrode (1)    Inorganic solid electrolyte (2)    Non-crystalline material (3)    Graphite (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrolyte (3) positioned between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). The positive electrode is provided with a condensing part (4). The condensing part collects injecting light (5). A spectroscopy part separates the injecting light into spectra. A light receiving body (1b) is provided in a back surface side of a surface. An oxygen-permeating film (1a) and an opening part are connected to a light receiving body. A positive electrode collector collects the positive electrode.    USE - Lithium gas battery for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a portable information technology-equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is positioned between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, thus improving cycling characteristics. The battery is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium gas battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Oxygen-permeating film (1a)    Light receiving body (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Condensing part (4)    Injecting light (5)    Lithium gas battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) includes an electrode body (4) which is arranged between a positive electrode collector foil (5) and a negative electrode collector foil (6). The negative electrode collector foil is selected from a group consisting of copper foil, nickel foil, steel foil, aluminum foil, copper-nickel alloy foil, and a metal-copper alloy foil. A reaction suppression layer (7), made of one or more elements selected from chromium, titanium, tungsten, carbon, tantalum, gold, platinum, manganese and molybdenum, is arranged between the negative electrode collector foil and electrode body.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the reaction of sulfur and collector to be inhibited by the reaction suppression layer interposed between the collector and electrode body, thus suppressing increase in resistance in the interface of electrode body and collector. Reduces manufacturing cost by using copper foil, nickel foil, steel foil, aluminum foil, copper nickel alloy foil, or metal-copper alloy foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery.    Electrode body (4)    Positive electrode collector foil (5)    Negative electrode collector foil (6)    Reaction suppression layer (7)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus (200) has multiple first exhaust holes, formed in an upper case (18), which oppose the corresponding safety valves of cells. Multiple first exhaust flow paths (92a,92b), formed in the upper case, are connected with the corresponding exhaust holes. An oxidation catalyst is configured to oxidize gas exhausted from the safety valves of the cells.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety, and allows the cells to be installed in arbitrary sequences.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a secondary battery apparatus.    Storage case (14)    Upper case (18)    Top cover (20)    First exhaust flow paths (92a,92b)    Secondary battery apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The metal air secondary battery has a separator installed between a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The separator is impregnated with an electrolyte. The negative electrode occludes or releases metal ions, while the positive electrode ionizes oxygen. The positive electrode contains silicon dioxide.    USE - Metal air secondary battery for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV). Can also be used for power supply, electrical storage device, and power source system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the coulomb efficiency and charging/discharging capacity of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating a curve of three cycles of charging/discharging of the metal air secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electrode includes a particulate active material (32) held in the holes of a non-electroconductive porous body e.g. nonwoven fabric (31). The roughness of the particulate active material ranges from 3 to 5 as defined in a surface area per weight corresponding to an average particle diameter.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, or hybrid fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can suppress decomposition of electrolyte solution and reliably ensure the permeation path of electrolyte solution, thus improving a capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic expanded view of a portion of the negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode layer (15)    Nonwoven fabric (31)    Particulate active material (32)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode active material with electronic-conduction degrees 1x 10-18S/cm or more, and 1x 10-7S / cm or less. The porosity of positive mix layer which exists in a primary layer formed in a surface of a positive electrode (1) is smaller than porosity of positive electrode active material which exists in a secondary layer formed in surface of primary layer. The positive electrode active material is a transition-metal oxyanion compound such as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of movement information terminals such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), as well as used with severe operation environment of batteries such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is provided with an excellent effect and with the ability to obtain the large ratio capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Reference pole (4)    Aluminum lamination (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor is used as a hybrid capacitor (1) which has a positive electrode (2), a negative electrode (3) consisting of lithium ion material that can be released reversibly, and a non-aqueous electrolyte (5) containing lithium ion. The electrochemical capacitor also has magnesium oxide (7) with specific surface area of 45 to 250 square meters per gram.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used as hybrid capacitor for electrical storage in hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the negative electrode activity inhibitor guided from the anion contained in the non-aqueous electrolyte can be acquired by the magnesium oxide, thus suppressing degradation in electric capacitor of the negative electrode of the electrochemical capacitor even if the charging and discharging cycle is repeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the hybrid schematic block diagram of the electrochemical capacitor.    Hybrid capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Cell tank (6)    Magnesium oxide (7)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (12a-12c) has transmission signal output lines (111,111a-111d) which are arranged to output a signal from a control circuit. A communication bus (110) is connected to the control circuit. The control circuit outputs the detection data in the assembled battery monitoring circuit to the communication bus. The signal showing soundness from the transmission signal input line is received. The signal showing the soundness is outputted to the transmission signal output line.    USE - Secondary battery module for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits reliable secondary battery module and improves treatment required for safety, increases security since the control circuit outputs the detection data in the assembled battery monitoring circuit to the communication bus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Secondary battery apparatus (1)    Battery management apparatus (11)    Secondary battery module (12a-12c)    Communication bus (110)    Transmission signal output lines (111,111a-111d)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage equipment type cooling device installed in a trunk of a car and fixed by a locator. A power and control system is controlled by a power supply system. A control system is controlled by the power supply system. A monitoring machine is provided with a storage system. An adiabatic heat preservation layer (11) is placed in a case. A middle air storage tank (5) is fixed with an outer cylinder (7). A solar cell panel power supply system is provided with a damping board in air inlet and outlet devices.    USE - Car spare storage type cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device does not change structure of the car, and can be easily removed. The device has simple structure, reduced energy consumption, less volume, reduced manufacturing cost and better car front windshield position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car spare storage type cooling device.    Storage battery (1)    Electromagnetic safety valve (3)    Middle air storage tank (5)    Outer cylinder (7)    Adiabatic heat preservation layer (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photo-electric module connected with a power supply converting module that is connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is electrically connected with a control module. A battery module is connected with a radiating device, a temperature sensing module and a skylight automatic switch device that is electrically connected with the temperature sensing module through a digital circuit. The digital circuit is connected with a heat sink unit and the skylight automatic switch device.    USE - Solar energy radiating device for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive and convenient and practical to use, and has simple structure and high efficiency. The device saves energy and realizes automatic ventilation and heat dissipation effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy radiating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a driving device connected with a motor on a vehicle body (1). The motor is connected with a transmission system, a solar power generating device on a roof and a wind power generating device on a front end of a wind generator (2). A wheel is equipped with a vibration generator. The solar power generating device is fixed on the vehicle body. The wind generator is electrically connected with a storage battery. An electric vehicle is provided with the wheel.    USE - Multi-energy electric vehicle. Can also be used for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures better safety performance and convenient operation. The vehicle saves energy and reduces environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a multi-energy electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Wind generator (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an inverter arranged on a front end of an automobile storage battery, where the battery is arranged in a trunk of an automobile through a triangular belt wheel. A wind driven generator, the inverter and the storage battery are connected with positive and negative wires.    USE - Automatic electric vehicle charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The wind driven generator generates power source to the electric vehicle storage battery for charging an electric vehicle through inverter voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automatic electric vehicle charging device.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system body provided with a hydrogen supply device, a fuel cell power generating device and a fuel battery. A hydrogen tank is fixed through a reducing valve and a control electromagnetic valve. The fuel cell system body is connected with a relay. An input of a direct current (DC) converter is connected with a power battery system. An output of a motor controller is connected with a drive motor. A vehicle controller is fixed to the electromagnetic valve and a relay through a Controller area network (CAN) bus.    USE - Fuel cell based electric vehicle power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases processing efficiency and avoids noise and pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell based electric vehicle power system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell based electric vehicle power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a detecting unit detecting a neutral position of a power supply of an electric energy apparatus e.g. battery charger (3), where the power supply comprises a three-phase supply system or single phase supply system. A connecting unit connects leakage current limiting capacitors (9a, 9b, 9c) between an electrical neutral connection (4b) and an electrical conducting structure (2) in which the electric energy apparatus is placed. A processing unit (11) controls switches (I-1-I-3).    USE - Device for limiting touch current leakage for an electric apparatus e.g. battery charger, on board of an electrically-driven car or hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The capacitors are arranged between the neutral and the electrical conducting structure, thus ensuring to partially divert the leakage current of the electric apparatus toward the neutral, and hence enabling adapting of the device to all types of non-insulated charger. The device has reduced volume and additional cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for limiting leakage current for an electric apparatus e.g. battery charger, on board of an electrically-driven car or hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a touch current leakage limiting device.    Switches (I-1-I-3)    Electrical conducting structure (2)    Battery charger (3)    Electrical neutral connection (4b)    Leakage current limiting capacitors (9a, 9b, 9c)    Processing unit (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an integrated electrode collecting plate unit with a current collecting board (6). Two electrode layers (7, 8) are located in the collecting plate unit. A porous conductive electrode material is selected from two symmetrical structures. A side of two porous conductive electrode materials is provided with a material collecting plate. A foundation layer is provided with a resin. The current collecting board is formed as impregnating resin material. The integrated electrode collector plate unit is provided with the porous conductive electrode material.    USE - Method for preparing integrated electrode collecting plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures realizing simple operation, and improves mechanical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery comprising multiple integrated electrode collector plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated electrode collecting plate.    Current collecting board (6)    Electrode layers (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking vanadium fluid flow battery pile units on a lower plate layer. The battery pile units are positioned via a positioning member i.e. straight rod, in the process of overlaying. An upper cover plate is covered at an uppermost end of the battery pile unit. The battery pile unit is connected via an elastic member i.e. screw. The vanadium fluid flow battery pile unit is pressed downward via a downward pressing member (103). The battery pile unit is locked via a fastening member after downward pressing of the battery unit to a preset position.    USE - Vanadium battery loading and stacking method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving working efficiency of a vanadium battery by introducing the vanadium battery loading and stacking device. The method enables ensuring exact location and high precision during the process of loading and stacking, thus improving overall effectiveness of the vanadium battery pile unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery loading and stacking device comprising a height adjustable workbench.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vanadium battery loading and stacking device.    Adjustable workbench (101)    Lower template (102)    Downward pressing member (103)    Device main body (104)    Table surface (105)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery whose bottom part is provided with a heating base. A controller is utilized for controlling heating of the battery. A temperature sensing module is utilized for sensing peripheral temperature of the storage battery. The temperature sensing module is provided with a temperature sensing plug and an ambient temperature sensor. The temperature sensing plug is arranged at outer side of a vehicle. An environment temperature sensor signal, collecting temperature signal of the temperature sensing plug sensor and the battery voltage signal are collected.    USE - Automatic multi-level heating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures reliable battery heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automatic multi-level heating method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustration of an automatic multi-level heating method of vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a vehicle head body (2) whose side wall (1) is provided with a central processor (3), where the central processor is connected with a telescopic structure array device and a group of storage battery. The array device of a storage battery circuit is connected with a solar intelligent charging and discharging unit by an inverter. The inverter is connected with a hydraulic cylinder assembly device equipped with a solar battery component (7). A solar cell module circuit is connected with an automatic sun tracing device, where the tracking device is connected with the controller.    USE - Mobile emergency guarantee power station for use during remote electro less region military, rescue process, exploration process, scientific experiment and engineering construction, military, scientific investigation, and nomadic operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply method for a solar mobile emergency guarantee power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mobile emergency guarantee power station.    Side wall (1)    Vehicle head body (2)    Central processor (3)    Solar battery component (7)
NOVELTY - The separator has a heat-resistant porous layer formed on surfaces of a resin porous membrane. Thickness of the heat-resistant porous layer is 3-5 micrometers. Thermal contraction rate of the heat-resistant porous layer is 200 degree celsius. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are separated by the heat-resistant porous layer. A model cell is provided with a non-aqueous electrolyte. This model cell is provided in a high-temperature container. Positive electrode side of a lead part is connected to a collector. A positive mix layer is provided with the lead part.    USE - Separator for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery utilized in an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and portable apparatuses, such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-resistant porous layer whose thermal contraction rate is 200 degree celsius, thus improving safety of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery at the time of high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - Composition comprises a elongate elements and a particles, where the elongate elements and particles comprise a metal or semi-metal comprising one or more of the group comprising silicon, tin, germanium and/or aluminum but excluding compositions in which silicon-comprising elongate elements having a diameter of 30-50 nm and aluminum-comprising elongate elements having a diameter of 500 nm to 50 mu m and an aspect ratio (ratio of the length to the diameter of the fiber) of greater than 2.    USE - The composition is useful for manufacturing electrode and secondary battery, which is useful in device (all claimed) including battery, mobile phones, laptop computers, global positioning system (GPS) devices, and motor vehicles. The composition is useful for manufacturing solar cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composition exhibits good capacity characteristics over a prolonged period of time, and reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method-I of manufacturing the composition comprising mixing a metal or semi-metal comprising elongate elements with a metal or semi-metal comprising particles;    (2) an electrode comprising a current collector and the composition;    (3) a method-II of manufacturing an electrode comprising preparing a slurry of the composition in a solvent, applying the slurry to a substrate and drying the product to remove the solvent thus forming a coating or layer of the composition on the substrate and connecting the coated substrate to a current collector; and    (4) a battery comprising a cathode, an anode comprising a material and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The machine has a liquid-contacting portion that is provided with an organic substance raw material. Vessel inner cylinder (1a), stirring portion (2) and isolation portion (3) with the organic substance raw material is provided on the machine main portion. The liquid-contacting portion is provided with a grinding dispersion machine main portion. The organic substance raw material is used by the plastic portion that is adapted to the separate characteristic calculated by the liquid-contacting portion.    USE - Machine for stirring, grinding and dispersing of electrode material of lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic substance contamination can be reduced. The thermal decomposition can be suppressed effectively. The to-be-processed object is highly purified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wet medium stirring, grinding and dispersion machine.    Vessel (1)    Vessel inner cylinder (1a)    Stirring portion (2)    Isolation portion (3)    Rotational drive axis (4)
NOVELTY - Preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, comprises: (a) providing catalyst particles (I); (b) treating the catalyst particles in or with an acid; and (c) depositing platinum on the treated catalyst particles.    USE - The process is useful for preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, which are useful in membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces platinum transition metal catalyst particles with high activity and high long term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing platinum transition metal catalyst particles, comprises: (a) providing catalyst particles of formula (M1xN1y) (I); (b) treating the catalyst particles in or with an acid; and (c) depositing platinum on the treated catalyst particles.    M1 = P;    N1 = an element of the group of transition metals other than platinum or any mixed crystal or any intermetallic compound of two or more elements of the group of transition metals; and    x, y = a value between greater than 0 and less than 1, where x+y is less than or equal to 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the platinum transition metal catalyst particles obtained by the above process.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging N and P doped semiconductor elements (3) and annular insulating materials along axial direction (2). The alternate insulating materials are extended outside and compressed inside along radial direction. An electrically conductive material is coated on outer and inner peripheral surfaces of insulating materials, to form ridges on peripheral surfaces. The extended ridges formed on peripheral surfaces are removed, so that coating material along axial direction of insulating material is interrupted.    USE - Method for manufacturing tubular thermoelectric module for thermoelectric generator used for converting thermal energy in exhaust gas of motor vehicle into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the extended ridges formed on peripheral surfaces are removed, the increase in complete removal of ridges can be prevented, and the usage of electrically conductive material can be reduced. The inner and outer tubes positioned with respect to inner and outer peripheral surfaces of insulating material can be insulated reliably. The manufacturing cost of the tubular thermoelectric module can be reduced. The yield of tubular thermoelectric module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the tubular thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Axial direction (2)    Semiconductor element (3)    Tubular element (7)    Insulation layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining energy from street through exhaust gas recirculation in two-stroke engines. The excess energy of a generator is derived in a power grid through induction on steel belted tires of an electric car.    USE - Method for converting the resistant air into energy in electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves obtaining energy from street through exhaust gas recirculation in two-stroke engines, and hence ensures unlimited mileage of an electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of an electric car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle power supply device has an auxiliary power supply unit (20) that is provided with a series regulator (22) connected at a parallel state to the DC/DC converter (21) of the switching control system. A switch (14) is used in interrupting the electric power supply path from the battery (12) and to the vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus (11).    USE - Vehicle power supply device for providing power to vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus e.g. electronic control unit, of the e.g. brake system, steering system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is supplied quickly and reliably with respect to the vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus during engine start, preventing instance where apparatus malfunctions due to drop in power supply voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply circuit of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle mounted electrically equipped apparatus (11)    Battery (12)    Switch (14)    Auxiliary power supply unit (20)    DC/DC converter (21)    Series regulator (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel to an anode side and discharging anode exhaust gas on the anode side. A partial stream of the anode exhaust gas is fed back to anode side as a recirculation gas and remaining partial stream is discharged as exhaust gas. The measuring devices are arranged to measure the volumetric flows of discharged anode exhaust gas and recirculated anode exhaust gas respectively so as to determine the ratio of recirculated exhaust gas with respect to total amount of exhaust gas.    USE - Method for operating solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle, power plant and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The solid oxide fuel cell can be operated easily with high precision while improving the efficiency of the solid oxide fuel cell. Since two measuring devices are arranged to measure the volumetric flows of discharged anode exhaust gas and recirculated anode exhaust gas respectively, the robust and simple measurement arrangement is ensured. Since partial stream of the anode exhaust gas is fed back to anode side as recirculation gas, the water management on the anode side is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the method for operating solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a wound electrode assembly (1) in which a positive electrode (10), a negative electrode (20) and a separator (30) are laminated together. An alumina-containing layer (40) containing alumina particles is formed on the positive electrode, the negative electrode or the separator. The alumina-containing layer is made of polyvinylidene difluoride.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) used in electric automobile such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding strength between alumina containing layer and electrodes is improved, thus the delamination and loss of short circuit prevention layer and/or active material layer during manufacturing process of battery are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wound electrode assembly.    Wound electrode assembly (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Separator (30)    Alumina containing layer (40)
NOVELTY - Method (M1) of separating and recovering phosphorus component from wastewater, involves depositing phosphorus component as potassium dihydrogen phosphate in wastewater, allowing the wastewater containing deposited phosphorus component to react with alkali electrolyzed water, and separating phosphorus component from the reacted wastewater.    USE - The method (M1) is useful for separating and recovering phosphorus component, preferably potassium hydrogen phosphate used for sewage disposal, and as component of ferroelectric substance, piezoelectric element, electro-optical element, laser beam harmonics generation element, battery raw material or fertilizer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple to perform, and cost-effective, and reduces wastewater to fraction grade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sewage treatment or refuse disposal method (M2), involves obtaining waste liquid from product of above-mentioned method (M1), precipitating the liquid and using the precipitate as active ingredient for performing method (M2); and    (2) precipitate comprising potassium hydrogen phosphate for performing method (M2).
NOVELTY - The VRLA battery has several stacked interconnected spiral wound cells (12A-12E). The length (L) of each cell is less than the diameter (D). The cell is formed with non-conductive case containing a spiral wound positive plate (16), a negative plate (18) a separator provided between the plates, acidic electrolyte, positive post and negative post for electrical connection to an adjacent cell in series. Each cell has toroidal configuration with an open core for cooling and thermal management of battery.    USE - VRLA battery used in hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The VRLA cell has length less than diameter, so that multiple cells are interconnected within less space. The spiral wound cell having cells with shorter grid in length direction, so that performance of cell is improved due to lower electrical resistance from one end of the cell to the opposite end of the cell. The spiral wound VRLA has larger diameter cells having a toroidal or open core design, so that uniform cooling of the cells are provided using variety cooling mediums such as air, water and heat transfer fluids. The crimped metal structure is used to ensure functional battery design and performance of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of VRLA battery.    Stack (10)    VRLA cells (12A,12B,12C,12D,12E)    Relief valve (14)    Positive terminal (16)    Negative terminal (18)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly (10) with negative and positive electrodes, and copper case (5) for housing the electrode assembly. The copper case is electrically coupled to the negative electrode. An aluminum case (15) for housing copper case, is electrically insulated from the copper case, and is electrically coupled to the positive electrode.    USE - Rechargeable battery for driving motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and portable electronic apparatus such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode assembly is housed in copper and aluminum cases, the cases are short-circuited and current charged in the electrode assembly is discharged with low resistance at the time of infiltration of conductive foreign materials into the electrode assembly through the aluminum case or press fracture, such that firing risk of rechargeable battery can be prevented, and rechargeable battery can be secured against press fracture of conductive foreign materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Copper case (5)    Insulator (7)    Electrode assembly (10)    Aluminum case (15)    Through holes (51,61,71)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a negative electrode having a negative electrode mixture layer on surface(s) of a negative collector, a positive electrode, a separator which is formed between positive electrode and negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode mixture layer comprises negative electrode active material, lithium-ion conducting polymer, carboxymethylcellulose and latex binder. The total content of carboxymethylcellulose and lithium-ion conducting polymer is 0.2-2.2 %mass.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phones, notebook computer, personal digital assistant, hybrid electric vehicle and electric power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved reliability and improved low-temperature characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a negative electrode having a negative electrode mixture layer on surface(s) of a negative collector, a positive electrode, a separator formed between positive electrode and negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode mixture layer comprises negative electrode active material, lithium-ion conducting polymer, carboxymethylcellulose and latex binder. The content of carboxymethylcellulose is equal to or greater than the content of lithium-ion conducting polymer. The total content of carboxymethylcellulose and lithium ion conducting polymer is 0.2-2.2 %mass with respect to the total content of negative electrode mixture layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (A) has a bipolar element (1), and a casing containing the bipolar element, where the casing is made by composite material including a matrix and a porous reinforcement i.e. fabric (4) of carbon fibers, where the matrix includes a hardened polymer i.e. epoxy resin (5). The porous reinforcement and the hardened polymer encase the bipolar element and maintain a predetermined pressure on sides of the element to maintain a predetermined contact between components of the element. The porous reinforcement is formed of parts on faces of the element.    USE - Bipolar electrochemical battery i.e. lithium-ion bipolar battery, for use in an assembly (claimed) i.e. high voltage assembly such as battery pack, used in a micro-hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous reinforcement maintains an optimal contact between the components of the element, prevents the polymer to flue toward outside during pressurization of the polymer, and ensures pressure maintaining function of the components of the element. The casing has reduced weight, so that the battery possesses high mass energy. The battery is set in parallel with another battery so as to form a compact assembly with minimum electric connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a casing of a bipolar electrochemical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium-ion bipolar battery with a casing.    Bipolar electrochemical battery (A)    Bipolar element (1)    Fabric of carbon fibers (4)    Epoxy resin (5)
NOVELTY - The turbocharger has a solar cell (100) installed in an outer side of a vehicle. A compressor (200) is provided with a power source and installed in an inner side of the vehicle. An air tank (400) is installed in the inner side of the vehicle for maintaining an inner air pressure. A controller (300) controls a solenoid valve (410). The controller is provided with an engine control unit (ECU). An opening unit of a throttle valve (T) determines acceleration of the controller. A suction pipe (I) is connected to the air tank.    USE - Turbocharger for an engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The turbocharger is simple in structure and easy to maintain and repair. The air tank supplies compressed air to an engine so as to improve inhalation efficiency of the engine, and to improve performance of the engine. The turbocharger avoids the need for intercooler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a turbo charger controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a turbocharger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Suction pipe (I)    Throttle valve (T)    Solar cell (100)    Compressor (200)    Controller (300)    Air tank (400)    Solenoid valve (410)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine cooled with cooling water when the engine ejects the exhaust gas. An exhaust air passage pipe is utilized for collecting the exhaust gas. A washer liquid injecting apparatus heats up washer solution within a reservoir. The exhaust air passage pipe connects the reservoir of the apparatus. A temperature sensor is installed on the reservoir to detect temperature of washer solution. A fan motor delivers the exhaust gas within the exhaust air passage pipe. Another reservoir is connected to the former reservoir to accommodate the heated washer solution.    USE - Washer fluid heating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains the washer solution to be warm so as to easily remove foreign substance such as ice, frost and dust. The system prevents danger caused due to fire while utilizing exhaust heat and improves stability and performance of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a washer fluid heating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (1) has generator (20) which is driven with the coolant heated by the engine (E) waste heat, and a battery (30) which collects the electric power generated with the generator. A pump (15) is made to circulate through the coolant, and a temperature sensor (40a,40b) detects the temperature of the coolant via the temperature of engine. A control apparatus (50) controls the circulating load of coolant with the pump according to the loaded condition of battery when the detection temperature of temperature sensor exceeds the threshold temperature.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus for internal combustion engine for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves lifetime improvement and prevents the enlargement of battery since the waste-heat energy can be collected also in state with low temperature of coolant immediately after starting of engine, while the amount of charges and discharges of battery can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an exhaust heat recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust-heat recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (1)    Pump (15)    Generator (20)    Battery (30)    Temperature sensor (40a,40b)    Control apparatus (50)    Engine (E)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching element (16) arranged in series with an electrical load (14) and parallel to voltage memory cells (12) e.g. super capacitors. The switching element is closed when the switching element reaches or exceeds threshold voltage. A control device (22) assigns temperature to the memory cells and module voltage to a module (13) and influences the threshold voltage of the individual memory cells based on the function of the assigned temperature while maintaining the module voltage.    USE - System for storing electric energy for a hybrid drive of a commercial vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle such as bus, in a city/suburban traffic. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device assigns temperature to the memory cells and module voltage to the module, and influences the threshold voltage of the individual memory cells based on the function of the assigned temperature while maintaining the module voltage, thus manufacturing the system with maximum working life and low probability of failure while maximizing utilization of a memory.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electric energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for storing electric energy.    Electric energy storing system (10)    Voltage memory cells (12)    Module (13)    Electrical load (14)    Switching element (16)    Control device (22)
NOVELTY - A carbonic acid-type chelating agent is added to platinum hydroxide polymer fluid, and the size of platinum hydroxide polymer is stabilized.    USE - Stabilization of size of platinum hydroxide polymer used for precursor material for catalyst used for processing exhaust gas of motor vehicle, and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stabilized solution of platinum hydroxide polymer having excellent thermal stability and handleability, and low proton concentration.
NOVELTY - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises lithium element, phosphorus element and sulfur element. The peak area ratio at peak top of 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 is 12-50, when the sum total of each area of the spectrum is made into the peak top of 406 plus minus 4 cm-1, 418 plus minus 4 cm-1, and 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 which carried out the waveform separation of the 330-450 cm-1 peak is set to 100 in the average of the Raman spectrum obtained by carrying out duplicate measurement.    USE - Sulfide-type solid electrolyte is used for lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide-type solid electrolyte has excellent moisture resistance. The battery using the electrolyte has high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises lithium element, phosphorus element and sulfur element. The peak area ratio at peak top of 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 is 12-50, when the sum total of each area of the spectrum is made into the peak top of 406 plus minus 4 cm-1, 418 plus minus 4 cm-1, and 382 plus minus 4 cm-1 which carried out the waveform separation of the 330-450 cm-1 peak is set to 100 in the average of the Raman spectrum obtained by carrying out duplicate measurement. The sulfide-type solid electrolyte has peak which originates in a crystal in the position of 90.9 plus minus 0.4 ppm and 86.5 plus minus 0.4 ppm in a solid phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sulfide-type solid electrolyte; and    (2) lithium ion battery, which has electrode layer.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material consists of spherical secondary particles comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel complex oxide. The average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 1-4 mu m, and the particle size distribution width is 2 or less.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic devices and automotive applications. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent output characteristics and low internal resistance. The active material has high capacity, and can be manufactured stably and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material consists of spherical secondary particles comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel complex oxide of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2. The average particle diameter of the secondary particles is 1-4 mu m, and the particle size distribution width is 2 or less.    x=0.1-0.21;    y=0.01-0.08;and    z=0.05-0.1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active material, which involves baking the composite granulated material of titanium compound and compound in which nickel and cobalt are formed into solid solution, obtaining nickel complex oxide particles, and producing lithium-nickel complex oxide by mixing the nickel complex oxide particles and a lithium compound, and baking at 690-750 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken perspective view of a 2032 type coin battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Gasket (4)    Negative electrode can (5)
NOVELTY - An alkali is added to discharge liquid and/or washing liquid containing lithium discharged during recovery of valuable metals from lithium ion battery. An acidic-type solvent-extraction agent is contacted with liquid, pH of the liquid is adjusted to 9 or less at 0-25 degrees C, and lithium ion is extracted. The lithium ion-extracted agent is contacted with acidic solution having pH of 3 or less, and back extraction of lithium ion is carried out. Thus, lithium is recovered.    USE - Recovery of lithium from discharge liquid and/or washing liquid containing lithium discharged during recovery of valuable metals from lithium ion battery used as power supply for motor vehicles, computer, digital camera, mobile telephone and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium is efficiently recovered without impurities including phosphorus and fluorine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of recovery of lithium. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Acid and reducing agent are added in inorganic material of positive electrode material removed from waste lithium-ion battery, and obtained product is filtered, to remove insoluble acetylene black, and to obtain filtrate. The obtained filtrate, titanium plate and graphite rod are taken, and electrochemical deposition is carried out, and manganese dioxide solid is obtained. The pH of obtained solution is adjusted, and filtered to obtain precipitate and filtrate, which is added in sodium carbonate solution, filtered, washed and dried, to obtain lithium carbonate solid.    USE - Recycling method of manganese and lithium in power-type manganese-lithium battery of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The high-purity lithium carbonate solid is environmentally-friendly recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Waste lithium-ion battery is discharged, and casing is removed from waste lithium-ion battery to obtain positive pole portion. An organic adhesive of positive pole portion is removed to obtain positive electrode material of power-type manganese-lithium battery. Acid and reducing agent are added in inorganic material of obtained positive electrode material to dissolve, and obtained product is filtered, to remove insoluble acetylene black, and to obtain filtrate. The obtained filtrate (electrolyte), titanium plate (working electrode), and graphite rod (counter electrode) are taken, current density is controlled at 300-800 A/m2, temperature is controlled at 60-80 degrees C, and electrochemical deposition is carried out for 5-8 hours, and manganese dioxide solid is obtained. The pH of obtained residual solution is adjusted to 9-10, and filtered to obtain precipitate and filtrate. The obtained filtrate is added in 30-40 wt.% of sodium carbonate solution until precipitation is completely carried out, filtered, washed and dried, to obtain lithium carbonate solid.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a pressure cavity part arranged in a tire main body and divided into two sections. A piston assembly is equipped at each section of the pressure cavity part. An end portion of the piston assembly is connected to a power transmission assembly. The power transmission assembly is connected to a generator. A gear is connected to the generator. The power transmission assembly comprises an overrunning clutch gear connected to a piston assembly through a connection rod. A transfer acceleration gear is arranged with an inner tooth part of a comprehensive transmission gear.    USE - Tire pressure power generation mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is simple in structure and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tire pressure power generation mechanism.
NOVELTY - A lithium nickel-based oxide contains VI group metal chosen from manganese, cobalt, magnesium and aluminum, lithium, nickel, cobalt and oxygen.    USE - Lithium nickel-based oxide used as cathode active material for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium nickel-based oxide provides lithium secondary battery with high capacitance and safety. The swelling of lithium nickel-based oxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium nickel-based oxide has compositional formula: LixNiyM1-yO2 or Li(Lia(Ni1/2Mn1/2)1-a-bCob)Oz, where x and z are 0.95-1.05, y is 0.4-0.9, a is 0-0.05, b is 0-0.4, M is VI group metal chosen from manganese, cobalt, magnesium and aluminum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting generated direct current (DC) current and produced direct voltage regarding a power guide. The power guide is adjusted, and power alteration of an arc is detected during power decrease of the arc depending on adjustable direction of the power guide on serial or parallel arc. Short circuit current is generated in a parallel arc during a DC power interruption. The power guide is adjusted in short circuit direction around adjustable amount. A circuit breaker (11) is serially switched into a lead (5).    USE - Method for secure switching of a DC voltage system e.g. photovoltaic system (claimed) such as batter plant, fuel cell plant and electrical system in a motor car, electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating short circuit current in the parallel arc during DC power interruption, thus enabling secure switching of the DC voltage system in a convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for secure switching of a DC voltage system comprising a transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic system with multiple photovoltaic modules interconnected in strings and a DC current-side sensor and an inverter with DC current-side control for a power guide.    Photovoltaic system (1)    Photovoltaic modules (2)    Common inverter (3)    Lead (5)    Circuit breaker (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has several cells (2) that are electrically connected in parallel or series along a heat guide plate (1). A spacer and a compensating element (4) are arranged between two adjacent cells and a thermally conductive element (3) is provided at the sides of each cell. The thermally conductive element is positively contacted with the heat guide plate in coupling region (3-2) of the thermally conductive element so that elastic deformation of the thermally conductive element is possible.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium polymer battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermally conductive element is positively contacted with the heat guide plate in coupling region, the heat generated by the cells can be directly transferred to the heat guide plate so that heat dissipation efficiency of the battery can be improved and temperature control of the battery can be enhanced. Hence, stability of the battery can be ensured and assembling efficiency of the battery can be improved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery.    Heat guide plate (1)    Cell (2)    Thermally conductive element (3)    Coupling region (3-2)    Compensating element (4)
NOVELTY - The battery is connected in a controller and equipped with a heater, which comprises a switch that connects the controller. A central control equipment of vehicle is equipped with the heater. An outer housing is provided that includes a main body and two terminals, which are fixed in the main body. The terminal is formed of a conductive material, where the battery is fixed and installed in the main body.    USE - Battery for vehicle having heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is connected in a controller and equipped with a heater, which comprises a switch that connects the controller, and hence maintains discharge efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.
NOVELTY - In an aviation power plant with a generator of fuel elements, comprising a generator on fuel elements, a stabiliser, the first DC-DC converter, the first inverter, three switching elements and a unit of automatic monitoring and control, additionally the second DC-DC converter is introduced, as well as the second inverter and a protection unit, the first, second and third outputs of which are connected to appropriate inputs of switching elements, and at the same time it is connected to the fourth output of the automatic monitoring and control unit, the first, second and third outputs of which are the outputs of devices, besides, the generator output is the input of the stabiliser, the output of which is the input of the first DC-DC converter, the output of which via switching elements is connected in parallel to the inputs of the second DC-DC converter, the first and second inverters, the outputs of which are the inputs of the automatic monitoring and control unit.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of fuel elements energy into electric energy of higher quality with specified output parameters for reliable supply of aircraft air-borne loads by all types of electric current, excluding supply of voltage in case of emergencies. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The battery state monitor has identification signal generation unit (70) that outputs an identification signal (DSi) identifying the battery cell (Ci1-Cin) corresponding to selected input signal based on signal generated with the selection process. A pair of electrodes of each battery cell is connected to each pair of input terminals of each electric potential converting circuit (50). The voltage of electric potential converting circuit is applied to the cathode of photodiode of a photocoupler (60).    USE - Battery state monitor used for monitoring state of assembled battery used as electric power source of vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures voltage of assembled battery is monitored immediately after starting the introduction of fuel gas to assembled battery by using the power supply of monitoring unit as flyback converter. Ensures easy and appropriate monitoring of the state of detection target battery since information of detection target batter is acquirable. Simplifies processing operation since identification signal is generated based on signal produced with the selection process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the structure of monitoring unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric potential converting circuit (50)    Photocoupler (60)    Identification signal generation unit (70)    Battery cell (Ci1-Cin)    Identification signal (DSi)
NOVELTY - The battery state monitor has electric potential converting circuit (50) with output connected to the cathode of diode (60) while anodes of diode are short-circuited. A multiplexer (MPX) selects whether input signal of electric potential converting circuit is made into the voltage at both ends of battery cell (Ci1-Cin), or set as the reference voltage (Vref).    USE - Battery state monitor used for monitoring state of assembled battery used as electric power source of vehicle-mounted main engine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows detection of the abnormality of detection system of monitoring unit by enabling switching of the input of electric potential converting circuit with the voltage and reference voltage of battery cell. Allows diagnosis of the presence or absence of abnormality of the connection by diagnosing whether the connection of battery cell and electric potential circuit is normal based on minimum value within the block. Improves diagnostic precision by diagnosing on condition that output current of assembled battery is below the threshold current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the monitoring unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric potential converting circuit (50)    Diode (60)    Battery cell (Ci1-Cin)    Multiplexer (MPX)    Reference voltage (Vref)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has circulation control which facilitates circulation of the cooling medium inside the fuel cell. A cooling medium circulatory system (70) is stopped. A control unit (80) is adapted to repeat by turn the stop control which stops the circulation of the cooling medium inside of a fuel cell (100). The control unit is configured for switching the control to perform to the circulation control when a threshold value with a first temperature difference with the fuel cell inside temperature and the supply refrigerant temperature is reached while performing the stop control.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g., polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses occurrence of malfunction originating in the temperature of the fuel cell by control of a cooling medium circulatory system, e.g., such as e.g., decline in electric power generation efficiency and damage, since the control unit is configured for switching the control to perform to the circulation control when a threshold value with a first temperature difference with the fuel cell inside temperature and the supply refrigerant temperature is reached while performing the stop control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Hydrogen tank (51)    Cooling medium circulatory system (70)    Control unit (80)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus has a power supply control switch (33) which is configured to switch a power supply to a first insulation communication circuit so that a power supply voltage is supplied to a first insulation communication circuit. A second insulation communication circuit receives a heartbeat signal and performs insulation communication. The first insulation communication circuit, power supply control switch, and battery management apparatus (60) are provided with an electronic control apparatus (71) which controls the operation of second insulation communication circuit.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety and reduces power consumption by detecting abnormality of the secondary battery cell by a heartbeat signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the vehicle having the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Assembled batteries (11-13)    Assembled battery monitoring circuits (21-23)    Power supply control switch (33)    Battery management apparatus (60)    Electronic control apparatus (71)
NOVELTY - Optimization of power and efficiency of a battery operated vehicle and means for road load vehicle management system, are disclosed. The switch in the vehicle transfers the electrical energy i.e. the stored energy from the battery to the electric motor-energizing the motor to operate. Effectively electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy with speed and power control. A transmission system from the motor to the driven wheel with multiple sprockets on the driven wheel connected by means of a chain or belts drive to drive the rear wheel. The aligner-selector actuated by an intelligent microprocessor controller which causes the selection of transmission based on sensing the road load conditions, power and torque requirements. Maximum speed and torque is programmed by means of microprocessor controller based on road load conditions that selects best transmission ratio of mechanical type transmission system which could be either gears, sprockets or hydraulic. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves winding a fiber bundle, impregnated with resin liquid, on the outer periphery of the liner (32) connected to both ends of the cylindrical straight body (38), while adjusting the distance between nozzles (36,37) included in the domes (40,41) on top of the liner.    USE - Manufacturing method for pressure vessel, such as high pressure tank or vessel filled with e.g. hydrogen gas or natural gas to be used as fuel for natural gas vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By winding the resin liquid-impregnated fiber bundle on a liner while adjusting the distance between nozzles of the liner, the desired pressure resistance of the pressure bundle can be reproduced accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a liner support apparatus holding a liner.    Liner (32)    Nozzles (36,37)    Straight body (38)    Domes (40,41)    Liner support apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The transporter has a main battery (21) and a sub battery (23) each storing the electric power produced with an alternator (20) driven by output of an engine (E). A controller (C) controls the apparatus of a work system with the electric power stored in the sub battery and the apparatus of a driving system with the electric power stored in the main battery. The stored electric power in the sub battery is also used to operate an expansion-contraction cylinder (10) for sliding a loading platform.    USE - Vehicle transporter.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power stored in the sub battery is conserved so as not to unnecessarily drive the engine, achieving energy savings and reduction in environmental impact during operation of the transporter. Driving system apparatuses, such as an electric motor, can be operated with stored electric power in the main battery, avoiding situation in which the transporter becomes non-drivable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the operation system of a vehicle transporter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Expansion-contraction cylinder (10)    Alternator (20)    Main battery (21)    Sub battery (23)    Controller (C)    Engine (E)
NOVELTY - The carrier has multiple inclination frames provided with a connection bracket. An expansion-contraction cylinder (10) is fixed to the connection bracket. A guide roller is provided in a cylinder tube of the expansion-contraction cylinder. The guide roller rolls along guide rails in an opposing surface of the inclination frame. A battery electric power detection part detects electric energy stored in an automotive battery. A control part controls an operation system by the electric power stored in the automotive battery.    USE - Vehicle carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier saves energy and reduces power failure of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an operation system of a vehicle carrier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Expansion-contraction cylinder (10)    Main battery (21)    Sub-battery (23)    Cylinder (32)    Motor (33)
NOVELTY - The structure has a male contact (1) provided with a pin (11) and a contact pin fixing seat (12). A nut contact (2) is provided with a jack (21). The pin is connected with the jack. The contact pin fixing seat is provided with a reverse mating-proof convex block (14) and a plastic base. A female contact is provided with a lug and a plug block that is matched with a groove (22). The pin and a connecting wire are fixed on the plastic base.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box air outlet anti-plug contact structure.    ADVANTAGE - The male and female contacts of the structure are easy to plug. The structure has better practicability and better safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric bicycle battery box air outlet anti-plug contact structure.    Male contact (1)    Nut contact (2)    Pin (11)    Contact pin fixing seat (12)    Reverse mating-proof convex block (14)    Jack (21)    Groove (22)
NOVELTY - Electromagnetic field-shielded hybrid-structural component, preferably a battery case comprises (i) an organo sheet metal component made of a woven or core in several layers of a fibrous filler, in which carbon fibers or metal fibers are incorporated, and this fabric or core is embedded in a thermoplastic; and (ii) an another plastic- component, preferably a thermoplastic material with high electrical conductivity.    USE - The hybrid-structural component is useful: for shielding electromagnetic fields, preferably in motor vehicles; and as a battery case or a housing for accommodating electronic device components (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid-structural component: exhibits improved shielding of electromagnetic fields without affecting the stability of mechanical properties; light weight design; and improved resistance to liquid media.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind power fan impeller connected with front end of a draught fan impeller of a conduit. The conduit comprises a big air inlet. The big air inlet is positioned at a front end and a back end of an air outlet. The draught fan impeller comprises three blades. Each blade is provided with a round groove. The conduit is provided with an air passage, where area space of the air inlet is larger than the air outlet.    USE - Wind power generator for use in a home and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has high-efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The system has an air cabin connected with a wind wheel main shaft. A wind wheel is connected with an end of the wind wheel main shaft. The wind wheel main shaft is connected with an end of a speed increasing transmission mechanism. A power storage module is provided with a direct or alternating current generator and a storage battery. A power input shaft of the generator is connected with the speed increasing transmission mechanism. An electric energy output end of the generator is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Detachable vehicle-mounted pneumatic wind driven power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures better source energy conservation, and has low emission effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a detachable vehicle-mounted pneumatic wind driven power system.
NOVELTY - The device has a processor module (1) electrically connected with a sound and light alarm module (2) and a moving object detection module (4). A solar power supply module (3) is electrically connected with the processor module, the sound and light alarm module and the moving object detection module to supply working power. The solar power supply module comprises a solar panel (31), a storage battery (32) and a protecting circuit (33). The solar panel and the protecting circuit are electrically connected with the storage battery. The alarm module is connected with a loudspeaker.    USE - Solar power transmission line error anti-scrape alarm device for a construction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can locate an attention line position of the vehicle so as to reduce fault rate and ensure protection model for normal operation of the power transmission line, thus providing security for electrical installation and improving economic and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power transmission line error anti-scrape alarm device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Processor module (1)    Sound and light alarm module (2)    Solar power supply module (3)    Moving object detection module (4)    Solar panel (31)    Storage battery (32)    Protecting circuit (33)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor and a controllable switch connected in a series manner. An electric quantity detecting unit is connected with a storage battery. An output end of the electric quantity detecting unit is connected with an integrated circuit (IC). The IC is connected with the controllable switch.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. motor car, energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases storing quantity, prolongs service life of an electric vehicle and increasing efficiency of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle energy storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has a storage battery group work unit, a super capacitor and a reverse diode, where the storage battery group work unit is provided with multiple working units that are connected in series. A super capacitor supplies transient large power for the storage battery group work unit. The storage battery group work unit is provided with a lithium ion battery pack and a lithium ion battery pack protection circuit. The lithium ion battery pack is provided with lithium ion batteries that are connected in series. The protection circuit is provided with a normally closed thermal relay.    USE - Power supply circuit for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is simple in structure, and has better transient large power performance and soft discharge cutting function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply circuit.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (15) comprising electrode assembly (10). An upper retainer (62) in the case surrounds a portion of electrode assembly and a lower retainer (61) in case surrounds another portion of electrode assembly. A connection portion connects the retainers. The electrode assembly is connected with terminal of battery by current collection lead tab (31).    USE - Prismatic rechargeable battery such as lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium polymer rechargeable battery and cylindrical rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to small-sized electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retainer surrounding the electrode assembly is provided in the case, so that undesirable movement of electrode assembly is prevented. The retainer is disposed between the electrode assembly and the cap plate, so that damage to the electrode assembly is prevented. The cap plate is provided, so that the case is sealed properly. Ribs are provided in order to produce mechanical stability. The device includes positive gasket, so that electrolyte solution leakage is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of prismatic rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (15)    Lead tab (31)    Lower retainer (61)    Upper retainer (62)    Prismatic rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting output electric power of fuel cell. The peak electric power is detected after starting the fuel cell. The decreasing rate of output electric power is calculated when peak electric power is calculated. The decreasing rate of output electric power is compared with reference decreasing rate. The deterioration of fuel cell is determined based on comparison.    USE - Method of determining deterioration of fuel cell of secondary battery for driving power supply of electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell can be determined accurately from the start of the electric power generation of the fuel cell. The time for determination of deterioration can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of determining deterioration of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for calculating attenuation rate for output power (S8)    Step for checking fuel pump abnormality (S14)    Step for checking air pump abnormality (S16)    Step for increasing air supply for fixed time (S18)    Step for checking degradation of alarm (S20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has electrode connection unit which is connected to electrode of lead acid battery. A pulse wave drive signal is generated by drive signal generation unit using electric current taken out from electrode of lead acid battery. The electric current taken out from electrode of lead acid battery is adjusted to specific range by resistance unit. A counter electromotive force and reverse current is supplied by switching unit (140) to lead acid battery that synchronizes with falling edge of pulse wave drive signal.    USE - Sulfate film removal apparatus in lead acid battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The removal efficiency of the sulfate film is improved. The performance of the lead acid battery is recovered. The fall of charge performance and discharge performance of lead acid battery is prevented. The heat generation at the time of removal of sulfate film in lead acid battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sulfate film removal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the sulfate film removal apparatus.    Sulfate film removal apparatus (10)    Power supply unit (110)    Pulse generation unit (120)    Waveform shaping unit (130)    Switching unit (140)
NOVELTY - The device (22) has external and internal temperature detection units (31,32) which detect the temperature of external and internal air of vehicle (1). An intake-air-control unit (30) carries out drive control of external and internal air flow volume regulating valves (27,28) and air-conditioning air flow amount regulating valve (29) based on the temperature detected by detection units. The intake-air-control unit generates the gas that is optimized by passing along flow paths and regulating valves, and supplies gas as oxidant gas into fuel cell main casing (8).    USE - Intake device of air-cooled fuel cell mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The intake-air-control unit can generate the gas optimized by passing along flow paths and regulating valves, and supplies the oxidant gas into fuel cell main casing, such that the intake device can maintain the sufficient electric power generation with fuel cell main casing. Hence the internal air of vehicle can be utilized, and the efficient cooling and heating of fuel cell main casing can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the intake device of air-cooled fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell main casing (8)    Intake device (22)    External and internal air flow volume regulating valves (27,28)    Air-conditioning air flow amount regulating valve (29)    Intake-air-control unit (30)    External and internal temperature detection unit (31,32)
NOVELTY - The battery has a wire-like outside current collector (50) provided with an anode active material layer (20). An electrode assembly is extended along a longitudinal direction. An inner side current collector (10) is formed by adding a non-conducting polymer surface with a stainless steel material, aluminum - cadmium alloy material, an aluminum material, nickel, titanium, carbon, nickel, titanium or silver or conductivity polymer material. The anode active material layer and a negative active material layer (40) are provided with an active material particle.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery for use in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves a reaction speed, and ensures high flexibility. The battery can prevent a deintercalation of the active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cable-type secondary battery.    Inner side current collector (10)    Anode active material layer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)    Negative active material layer (40)    Wire-like outside current collector (50)
NOVELTY - A non-refractory transition metal is disposed on a substrate (10). The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least on portion of gas reacts with at least on portion of non-refractory transition metal, to form solid primary structure. The non-refractory transition metal is disposed on outer surface of solid primary structure and exposed to silane gas, and gas reacts with non-refractory transition metal. The obtained solid secondary structures are attached to solid primary structure, to obtain branched metal silicide nanostructure.    USE - Formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure e.g. branched nickel silicide nanostructure used for electrode for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, water electrolyzer, fuel cell and electrochemical hydrogen pump.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure having excellent flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-refractory transition metal is disposed on a substrate. The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least on portion of gas reacts with at least on portion of non-refractory transition metal, to form solid primary structure and to obtain trunk (40). The non-refractory transition metal is disposed on outer surface of solid primary structure. The non-refractory transition metal is exposed to silane gas, and at least one portion of gas reacts with at least one portion of non-refractory transition metal to form solid secondary structures. The solid secondary structures are attached to solid primary structure, to obtain branched metal silicide nanostructure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion-battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view explaining the formation of branched metal silicide nanostructure.    Substrate (10)    Catalyst (20)    Liquid catalyst (30)    Trunk (40)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a cathodic half cell with a catholyte inlet and outlet. A catholyte pathway extends between the catholyte inlet and outlet and within the cathodic half cell. A cathode with several cathodic wires (530) extends perpendicular to and within the catholyte pathway. Each of the wires extends parallel to each other, and an electrolyte membrane is arranged between the cathodic half cell and an anodic half cell. A cathodic contact is electrically connected with a cathode and outer portion of the cathodic half cell.    USE - Flow battery cell of flow battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathodic half cell has the length greater than the height along the catholyte pathway and the height greater than the width along the catholyte pathway, the volumetric flow rate is improved and the life of the flow battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cathodic wire assembly.    Cathodic wire assembly (500)    Opening portion (504)    Front side (510)    Side portions (518,520)    Cathodic wire (530)
NOVELTY - The gear has a driving gear (1) that is rotated by receiving energy. A shaft gear (2) transmits rotational force of driving gear to rotary portion. Several transmission gears (3A,3B) are set between driving gear and shaft gear. Gear portions (5,9a,9b,11a,11b,12) are formed in occlusal surface which opposes main portion. Guide rollers (13-15) are arranged between non-occlusal surfaces that oppose main portion and gear portion that opposes in press direction of guide roller is made to engage with roller.    USE - Speed up gears used in wind power generation, water power generation, electric vehicle and air blower.    ADVANTAGE - The gear contact from outer side surface to inner side surface can be prevented, so that the noise and vibration can be reduced effectively. The rotation speed can be improved and stable rotation can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the relationship of waveform gear portion and guide roller of each gear.    Outer side driving gear (1)    Inner side main shaft gear (2)    Middle transmission gears (3A,3B)    Gear portions (5,9a,9b,11a,11b,12)    Waveform guide rollers (13-15)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive agent contains cobalt compound containing nickel, lithium and cobalt. The cobalt compound exhibits peak (a) and peak (b) corresponding to 2( theta ) at 8.58 degrees and 8.48 degrees , respectively, obtained from wide-angle X-ray-diffraction measurement.    USE - Electroconductive agent is used for manufacture of alkaline storage battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile computers, digital camera, broad power supply of hybrid form electric vehicle, toy, and electrical tool.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery obtained using the electroconductive agent has improved electroconductivity and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) alkaline storage battery, which has positive electrode containing electroconductive agent; and    (2) manufacture of alkaline storage battery, which involves obtaining cobalt compound by mixing cobalt, nickel and cobalt. The atomic ratio of cobalt with respect to lithium is 1/25-1/50.
NOVELTY - The battery has a film (2) which is wrapped in a battery element. Outer surface of film is formed with a convex portion at front-end.    USE - Film-clad type battery such as non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer surface of film is provided with convex portion, damage of battery can be prevented effectively. Hence reliability of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing film-clad type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film-clad type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film (2)    Metal layer (10)    Resin layers (11,12)    Convex portion (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a tire (3) irrelevant to a driving function to a bottom surface of a vehicle casing. A motor (4) of generator is attached to a rotating shaft rod of the tire. A windmill is attached to an upper portion of a vehicle casing (1). The motor of generator is attached to the rotating shaft rod of the windmill.    USE - Method for transmitting rotation of tire on generator motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is charged by generating electricity at the time of driving of the vehicle, so that the wastefulness of the charge by outlet socket can be eliminated. Hence the electricity for charging the vehicle is unnecessary and ecological environment can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the vehicle casing.    Vehicle casing (1)    Driving tire (2)    Tire for electric power generation (3)    Generator motor (4)    Tire stachion (6)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer . At least one layer of the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer contains a solid electrolyte, and a polymer including a nitrile group-containing polymer unit (2-30 %mass). The iodine value of the polymer is 0-30 mg/100 mg.    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for portable information terminal, portable electronic device domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery has excellent solid electrolyte dispersibility, inhibits degradation of the solid electrolyte, and exhibits excellent battery output characteristics and high temperature cycle characteristics, even when sulfide glass is used as the solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid-state secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. At least one layer of the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer contains a solid electrolyte, and a polymer including a nitrile group-containing polymer unit. The amount of nitrile group-containing polymer unit in the polymer is 2-30 %mass. The iodine value of the polymer is 0-30 mg/100 mg.
NOVELTY - The flow battery has a reaction zone that is located between two electrodes. A charge mode electrolyte inlet (61) provides a portion of an electrolyte into reaction zone in charge mode. A discharge mode electrolyte inlet (62) provides a portion of the electrolyte into the reaction zone in discharge mode. A common charge and discharge mode electrolyte outlet provides the electrolyte out of the reaction zone in the charge and discharge modes.    USE - Flow battery e.g. metal-halogen flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plating morphology can be improved, the corrosion rate on the metal can be reduced, and the voltaic efficiency can be increased. The coulombic efficiency of the entire battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of the electrochemical system.    Charge mode electrolyte inlet (61)    Discharge mode electrolyte inlet (62)    Common outlet (65)    Bypass outlet (66)    Electrochemical system (1300)
NOVELTY - A service disconnect switch electrically connects lithium battery modules in series. A cell controller detects terminal voltages of respective lithium unit cells constituting the lithium battery modules. The cell controller has higher side connectors to receive terminal voltages of most significant unit cells and lower side connectors to receive terminal voltages of least significant unit cells. An integrated circuit (IC) corresponding to most significant unit cell group transmit signals through a photo coupler to control device which functions under vehicle ground power.    USE - Power supply system for hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid truck and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent productivity, assembly performance and safety of power supply system is achieved. The cost of power supply system is reduced and the reliability of power supply system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the upper cover of battery module in assembly state.    Module case (9a)    Cell pack (19)    Upper cover (46)    Positive electrode high voltage cable (81)    Upper cover flange portion (86)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery rolls (200) which are arranged in parallel. Each roll is provided with central element having bending portion at two ends, and electrode piece. An electrode piece winding is provided around or stacked outside the central element. Each cap assembly is arranged on terminal portion (402) of bending portion. The central element is used as thermally and electrically conductive channel. The heat and electricity are guided towards the central elements through coated metal substrate and guided towards terminal portion of battery.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium battery for portable electronic product used in car and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The central element is formed by highly thermally conductive material, so that heat is conducted rapidly and uniformly. The coupling reliability between electrode terminals and convergence elements can be enhanced and problems of battery over-heating can be prevented. The temperature difference between batteries in battery pack is reduced and the chance of thermal runaway is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery roll (200)    Terminal combination element (304)    Electrically conductive portion (306a)    Strength reinforcing block (308)    Terminal portion (402)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery comprises spiral electrode group which has nickel positive electrode (11) filled with positive electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape, negative electrode filled with negative electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape and separator formed into rectangular shape, alkaline electrolyte, and battery container for storing spiral electrode group and alkaline electrolyte.    USE - Cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery for vehicles e.g. hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high discharge power densities at 50% state of charge and 20% state of charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery comprises spiral electrode group which has nickel positive electrode (11) filled with positive electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape, negative electrode filled with negative electrode active material and formed into rectangular shape and separator formed into rectangular shape, alkaline electrolyte, and battery container for storing spiral electrode group and alkaline electrolyte. The ratio of long side length with respect to short side length of nickel positive electrode is 25-40. The short side length of nickel positive electrode is 25-45. The cylindrical nickel-hydrogen storage battery has battery capacity of 3-7 Ah.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the nickel-hydrogen storage battery as alkaline storage battery.    Nickel positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)    Outer can (17)    Sealing plate (18)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery cells (114a-114c) and connecting bar (124) that is electrically connected to the battery cells. An anisotropic conductive film is formed between the battery cells and the connecting bar. The anisotropic conductive film is comprised of an electric bonding region which electrically connects the battery cell and connecting bar using welding, and outer periphery region formed at the periphery of the electric bonding region. The electric bonding region is made of nickel, steel and gold.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device such as notebook computer, and electric vehicle such as electric scooter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling force between the battery cell and connecting bar can be improved by forming anisotropic conductive film between the battery cells and the connecting bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the connection between the battery cell and connecting bar.    Battery cells (114a-114c)    Connecting bar (124)    Regions of connecting bar (124a,124b)    Cut portion of connecting bar (124c)    Maximum power supply wire (140)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion battery comprises a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and a lithium-ion electrolyte contacting with the positive and negative electrodes. The negative electrode has a graphene multi-layered structure. The graphene multi-layered structure comprises two-dimensional graphene layers, and lithium ions intercalate or de-intercalate between the graphene layers.    USE - Li-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to cell phones, notebooks, video cameras or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The Li-ion battery has increased charge/discharge efficiency of the Li-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an Li-ion battery.    Electrodes (201, 202)    Li-ion electrolyte (203)    Separator (204)    Battery can (205)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) has an ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between fuel electrode and oxidant electrode (14) to support electrochemical reactions at the electrodes. The conductive medium comprises additive for enhancing electrochemical reaction. An additive absorbent material in contact with the conductive medium, contains excess amount of additive. The additive absorbent material with activated carbon, releases the excess additive to conductive medium as concentration of additive in the conductive medium is depleted during cell operation.    USE - Electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of additives in the conductive medium can be modulated effectively by releasing excess additive to the conductive medium when concentration of additive in conductive medium is depleted during cell operation, such that the fluctuation of the concentration of additive in the conductive medium can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Oxidant electrode (14)    Peripheral gasket (15)    Electrode holder (16)    Switches (60,62)
NOVELTY - A complete fuel cell comprises a fuel distributor, an oxidizer distributor, and a solid electrolyte (13) operatively arranged between the fuel distributor and the oxidizer distributor.    USE - Fuel cell for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be manufactured in high volume at low cost, and has robust construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell comprising:    (A) passing a solid electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode substrates through printing heads in which positive and negative catalysts are printed;    (B) passing the printed substrates through rotary cutters where they are cut to fuel cell size and picked up by conveyors;    (C) bringing the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes; and to form a cell assembly;    (D) testing the cell assembly; and    (E) assembling a fuel distributor and a fuel oxidizer on the cell assembly to form a complete fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective, partially sectioned assembly view of a solid electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid electrolyte cell assembly (10)    Oxidizer distribution plate (11)    Fuel distribution plate (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a circuit (31) provided between an output terminal of a low voltage battery (50) and an air blower (40) such that the air blower is driven by a voltage output from the low voltage battery. A switch (32) is provided in the circuit to control the output voltage of the low voltage battery. A controller (60) turns on the switch such that the air blower is driven by the voltage output from the low voltage battery if a start-up of the fuel cell is detected and a failure or malfunction of a high voltage system is detected.    USE - System for starting a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The controller turns on the switch such that the air blower is driven by the voltage output from the low voltage battery if a start-up of the fuel cell is detected and a failure or malfunction of a high voltage system is detected, thus improving the reliability of the fuel cell vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting a fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a system for starting a fuel cell vehicle in an emergency.    Circuit (31)    Switches (32, 35)    Air blower (40)    Low voltage battery (50)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (110) has an energy storage element, and an outer case for housing the energy storage element, where the outer case includes a protrusion part (113) protruded from a surface of the outer case. A depression part (115) having shape matched with the protrusion part is recessed from another surface (114) of the outer case toward inside the outer case, where the protrusion part and the depression part have a shape of a pillar. An anti-releasing part is protruded from a structure along direction perpendicular to another direction in which the structure is protruded from the outer case.    USE - Capacitor unit cell for use in an energy storage module (claimed) e.g. ultracapacitor and supercapacitor, used as an auxiliary power supply of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The depression part having shape matched with the protrusion part is recessed from surface of the outer case toward inside the outer case, so that the unit cell can be inserted into and fitted to another adjacent capacitor unit cell, thus ensuring that multiple capacitor unit cells can be assembled without the need for a separate fixing unit, while improving assemblability and separation easiness with improved integration degree.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module.    Capacitor unit cell (110)    Protrusion part (113)    Surface of outer case (114)    Depression part (115)    Connection element (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a lithium thin film on one surface of separator (113). The lithium thin film is made to contact with an anode (112). The anode and a cathode (111) are alternately arranged with separator interposed between anode and cathode to form an electrode cell (110). The electrode cell and an electrolyte are enclosed into housing (150). The lithium ions are pre-doped to the anode from the lithium thin film. The anode is made of active materials such as natural graphite, synthetic graphite, graphite carbon fiber, non-graphite carbon, and carbon nanotube.    USE - Method of manufacturing lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used in mobile information communication device, mobile electronic devices, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the number of electrodes laminated on the lithium ion capacitor can be increased while maintaining the thickness of the capacitor, the internal resistance of the lithium ion capacitor can be reduced. The lithium ions can be directly pre-doped to the anode using the lithium thin film formed on the separator, thus pre-doping process time is reduced. The lithium ions can be uniformly and rapidly doped to the anode, thus the capacity and reliability of lithium ion capacitor are improved. The productivity of the lithium ion capacitor can be secured. Since the pre-doping process of the electrode can be performed in the housing in which the electrode cell is housed, the need of providing separate globe box for performing the pre-doping process of the electrode is eliminated. Hence the manufacturing cost of the lithium ion capacitor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Electrode cell (110)    Cathode (111)    Anode (112)    Separator (113)    Housing (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing a metal foil in an acid solution to form a porous current collector with rough surface. An active material layer is applied on the porous current collector. The porous current collector is pressed to distribute the active material into the porous current collector.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode for electrochemical capacitor used in mobile electronic terminal, heavy equipment and vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous current collector is pressed to distribute the active material into the porous current collector so that the contact resistance between the current collector and the active material layer is increased, hence thickness of the electrode is increased effectively. Charge/discharge characteristics of electrochemical capacitor is improved. Lifespan of the electrochemical capacitor is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Electrode (100)    Cathode terminal (110)    Anode current collector (131)    Anode terminal (133)    Separator (140)
NOVELTY - A supercapacitor (100) comprises an electrode cell (110) consists of a 1st electrode and a 2nd electrode stacked alternately by inserting a separator between them, a 1st terminal (121) extended from a 1st surface and a 2nd surface opposing to each other at the electrode cell, a 2nd terminal (122) extended from a 3rd surface and a 4th surface opposing to each other at the electrode cell, and a housing to seal the electrode cell.    USE - A supercapacitor for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment, and mobile electronic terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The supercapacitor can increase the heat discharge effect by having terminals extended from each side surface, stability of the supercapacitor is ensured, the supercapacitor is prevented from being deformed by the gas, and the 1st and 2nd terminals are prevented from being contaminated during insertion of the electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a supercapacitor.    Supercapacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    1st terminal (121)    2nd terminal (122)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a water cooling jacket (110) including containing parts (120) for containing supercapacitors (130) i.e. electrical double layer capacitors. The water cooling jacket radiates heat emitted from side surfaces of the supercapacitors. An inlet port (140) introduces cooling water supplied into the water cooling jacket from exterior. An outlet port (150) releases the cooling water discharged from the water cooling jacket to the exterior. The containing parts are formed to have groove or hole shape corresponding to the supercapacitors.    USE - Supercapacitor module for a renewable energy system in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, heavy equipment and a mobile electronic terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The module has a radiation plate installed at upper or lower parts of the supercapacitors to effectively remove heat generated from the upper or lower parts of the module. The module allows the supercapacitors to be inserted into the containing parts of the water cooling jacket to complete assembly and bottom surfaces and side surfaces of the supercapacitors to contact with the water cooling jacket, so that the heat generated from the bottom surfaces and the side surfaces of the supercapacitors is effectively radiated and assembling ability of the module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a supercapacitor module.    Supercapacitor module (100)    Water cooling jacket (110)    Containing parts (120)    Supercapacitors (130)    Inlet port (140)    Outlet port (150)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion capacitor (100) comprises an electrode cell (110) containing cathodes and anodes alternately stacked with interposing separators, an electrolyte immerging the electrode cell and a housing (140) to receive the electrode cell immerged into the electrolyte. The electrolyte contains a carbonate group solvent and a viscosity control solvent.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment and mobile electronic terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor has improved low-temperature property, reliability, high efficiency charging/discharging property, heat resistance, low vapor pressure, high ion conductivity and excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (100)    Electrode cell (110)    Cathode terminal (120)    Anode terminal (130)    Housing (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling power converter (42) to vary input impedance of converter so as to draw a varying current from cell (32). The voltage across cell is sensed in response to vary input impedance of power converter. The complex impedance of the cell is calculated from the sensed voltage and current. The complex impedance is compared with information indicative of correlation, in order to indicate the condition of the cell.    USE - Method for monitoring condition of cell of battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in electric or hybrid electric vehicle such as passenger car and used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, and portable computer (all claimed). Can also be used in monitoring condition of cell redox flow battery, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery and lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system (BMS) can effectively monitor the charging state of the vehicle battery, so that the overcharging and over-discharging of the battery cell are avoided effectively. The size and weight of the battery cell can be reduced. The battery cell can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processing and control unit for power controller;    (2) control system;    (3) processing and control program for power controller;    (4) record carrier;    (5) vehicle comprising control system; and    (6) battery powered device comprising control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the electric drive-train of vehicle.    Electric drive train (20)    Battery (30)    Cell (32)    Motor controller (40)    Power converter (42)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery is obtained by hermitically sealing an electric power generation element group (5) in a battery container (1). The electric power generation element group has a separator (12) which separates a positive electrode (9) and a negative electrode (6), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains graphite having an edge/surface ratio (fe) of 0.03-0.1, derived from mean grain diameter of the graphite, grain thickness, a-axis crystallite size, spacing between (002) planes, and spacing between (100) planes.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery exhibits high charging/discharging characteristics, i.e. high input/output characteristics for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery is obtained by hermitically sealing an electric power generation element group in a battery container. The electric power generation element group has a separator which separates a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains graphite having an edge/surface ratio (fe) of 0.03-0.1, derived from equation: fe=(2B/La+T/d002)/(2B/d100+T/d002), where B is mean grain diameter of the graphite, T is grain thickness, La is a-axis crystallite size, d002 is spacing between (002) planes, and d100 is spacing between (100) planes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Battery container (1)    Electric power generation element group (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Positive electrode (9)    Separator (12)
NOVELTY - A comparison circuit (9) that uses direct current element as a determination current element to compare with a switching reference value, to output a determination instruction. A determination circuit determines the magnitude of the determination element and the switching reference value, and outputs an instruction of two level operation switch (6) when value of determination element is greater than or equal to switching reference value. A switching circuit (12) switches off the AC switch and switches on the arm value devices, in two level operation state.    USE - Power converter device for solar energy power generation system, fuel cell electric power generation system and secondary battery energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the power converter device is improved with less loss by selecting an optimal operating system, even when DC voltage and alternating current output are changed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the main circuit of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Transformer (3)    Switch (6)    Comparison circuit (9)    Switching circuit (12)
NOVELTY - A heat generating element generates heat by electricity and heats the catalyst (1). An insulation element (5) set between heat generating element and case (4) insulates the electricity. An electrode chamber (9) formed between inner wall of case and outer periphery of heat generating element is connected to heat generating element through electrode (7). A closure element (10) is formed by an airtight insulating material whose air tightness is higher than that of heat generating element and insulation element to insulate electricity and cover electrode chamber walls.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst provided in exhaust passage of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine or petrol engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode chamber is obstructed by the airtight closure element which suppresses the exhaust gas and condensed water passed through the insulating element and heat generating element that infiltrates into the interior of electrode chamber, so the fall of insulation resistance between the electrode and the case resulting from condensed water is suppressed. The inner tube suppresses the infiltration of condensed water into the insulation element, so that short-circuit between the insulating element and heat generating element is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electric heating type catalyst.    Electric heating type catalyst (1)    Catalyst carrier (3)    Case (4)    Insulation element (5)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Closure element (10)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a case (4) having a heat generating element (3) that generates heat for heating a main portion. An insulating element (5) is arranged between heat generating element and case. An electrode (7) is connected to the heat generating element through an electrode chamber (9) arranged between inner wall of case and outer peripheral surface of heat generating element. A ventilation portion (10) is connected to the heat generating element.    USE - Electric heating type catalyst used in exhaust pipe of internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and petrol engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of insulation resistance between electrode and case can be prevented efficiently, since electrode is connected to the heat generating element through an electrode chamber arranged between inner wall of case and outer peripheral surface of heat generating element. Hence, the generation of condensed water in the electrode chamber can be prevented reliably. The generation of short-circuit between the electrode and the case can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric heating type catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat generating element (3)    Case (4)    Insulating element (5)    Electrode (7)    Electrode chamber (9)    Ventilation portion (10)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of battery electrode (30) involves applying an active-material-layer-forming paste comprising active material (22) and polymer materials (24,26) in a solvent on a current collector (10) and drying to form an active material layer (20) on the current collector. At least one of the polymer materials comprise fibrillated polymer fibers (26).    USE - Manufacture of electrode (claimed) used for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides battery electrode having excellent adhesiveness between current collector and active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining manufacture of battery electrode.    Current collector (10)    Active material layer (20)    Active material (22)    Polymer materials (24,26)    Fibrillated polymer fibers (26)    Battery electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape comprises an electrically conductive surface. The electrically conductive surface is placed on both sides of the tape. One side of the tape is more electrically conductive than the other side of the tape.    USE - The PTFE tape is useful in fuel cell industry, medical industry, aerospace industry and automotive industry, for making pipeline, cables, pumps, valves, compressors and industrial seals, and for electromagnetic shielding and electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The PTFE tape is chemically inert and exhibits high electrical conductivity and increased tensile strength and elongation, and allows easy production of cables and valves with less consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing an electrically conductive PTFE tape; and    (2) a method for producing a dispersible carbon from a bundled carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a typical paste extrusion process for producing a PTFE tape.    Extruder (1)    Preform (2)    Die (3)    Calendar (4)    Oven. (5)
NOVELTY - The differential (14) has a differential case, and an electrical generator (20) provided with two portions (22,24). The portion (22) of the electrical generator is supported by the differential case. The portion (24) of the electrical generator is formed within the differential case. The electrical generator is provided to response to rotation of the differential case for generating electrical power. The portion (22) of the electrical generator is provided with a magnetic rotor that is connected to the differential case.    USE - Differential such as standard open differential, limited slip differential, and locking differential of axle assembly (claimed) used in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical generator is provided to response to rotation of the differential case for generating electrical power, motor vehicle can recharge electrical power supply without requiring increase in number of components, or systems in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the axle assembly.    Axle assembly (10)    Axle housing (12)    Differential (14)    Electrical generator (20)    Portions (22,24)
NOVELTY - The bar (100) has a bus that receives electricity from auxiliary battery (108) and provides electricity to battery. A battery isolator (110) isolates vehicle battery (106) from bus and selectively connects bus to charging system (104). A light source is energized by electricity from one of solar panel, charging system and auxiliary battery when light source switch is closed. The light source is isolated from bus when light source switch is open. The auxiliary battery is selectively charged by electricity from one of solar panel and charging system.    USE - Solar light bar for use with vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary battery has sufficient amp-hours to energize the array for a preset period of time without the need for the auxiliary battery to recharge from the charging system and without the need for the array to draw any supplemental power from the charging system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for kit for use with auxiliary battery and light bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar light bar.    Solar light bar (100)    Charging system (104)    Vehicle battery (106)    Auxiliary battery (108)    Battery isolator (110)