NOVELTY - Electroconductive material particles (23), dispersing agent (25) and binder (24) are mixed with solvent (26), and then positive electrode material particles (22) are added to obtained mixture, to obtain positive electrode paste. The obtained electrode paste is coated on a metal foil, to form positive electrode active material layer on metal foil. Thus, manufacture of positive electrode plate is carried out. The positive electrode active material particles are lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles having dibutyl phthalate absorption quantity of 30 mL/100 g or more.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode plate used for lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, notebook computers and video camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides positive electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of positive electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode active material particles (22)    Electroconductive material particles (23)    Binder (24)    Dispersing agent (25)    Solvent (26)
NOVELTY - The separator has a mesh shaped resin microporous body (3) with a discontinuously flat space (2) formed inside a glass fiber nonwoven fabric microporous sheet (1) that is made of inorganic material. The body is formed in layered form along thickness direction (T) of the microporous sheet. Liquid absorption rate with respect to electrolyte solution along thickness direction of the microporous sheet is set to a specific range, where porosity of the separator is greater than or equal to 70 percent. A sample is pressed on a glass filter.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery such as fixed type large sized lithium ion secondary battery for a motor vehicle and small sized lithium ion secondary battery for a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The mesh shaped resin microporous body with the discontinuously flat space is formed inside the microporous sheet, so that the liquid absorption performance and heat resistance in range of 20-40 micrometer of appropriate thickness of the separator can be improved, thus preventing short circuit of the battery and improving internal resistance and characteristic of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a separator.    Thickness direction of microporous sheet (T)    Microporous sheet (1)    Discontinuously flat space (2)    Resin microporous body (3)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a solid electrolyte layer formed between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer. A container is accommodated with solid battery cells (1). A bag is in contact with a surface part. The solid battery cells are pressurized using the bag that is filled with gas. An automatic control valve (8) regulates pressure of the gas in the bag. A control part judges a danger level with respect to the solid battery cells, where operation of the automatic control valve is controlled according to the danger level judged by the control part.    USE - Solid battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for an information technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone, electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be protected from damage caused by an external force in an easy manner, and is compact and light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solid battery.    Solid battery cells (1)    Positive electrode terminal (2)    Gas introduction pipe (6)    Pressure gauge (7)    Automatic control valve (8)    Solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The board (2a) has a sheet formed of a composite electrically-conductive material that contains a thermoplastic resin, conductive carbon, and a plasticizer. Ionizing radiation is irradiated to the sheet, and the thermoplastic resin and the plasticizer that are bonded together. The thermoplastic resin consists of chlorinated polyethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC or polycarbonate. The conductive carbon is chosen from a group consisting of graphite, carbon black, and a carbon nanotube.    USE - Bipolar board for a redox flow cell i.e. redox flow-type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The board suppresses elution to electrolyte solution of the plasticizer, and has better electroconductivity and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bipolar board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a redox flow cell.    Rectangular-shaped diaphragm (1)    Bipolar board (2a)    Liquid supply ports (9a, 9b)    Liquid drain ports (10a, 10b)    Redox flow cell (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has outer side heater wires for heating a cell arranged in an outer side of a battery module (12), and inner side heater wires for heating a cell arranged in an inner side of the battery module. The outer side heater wires and the inner side heater wires are supplied with electricity for a predetermined timing after start of heating process. A controller (22) reduces an electric power supply (21) to the inner side heater wires after the predetermined timing. A temperature detection part detects a heater temperature.    USE - Automotive battery heater apparatus. Can also be used for a home battery and an industrial battery.    ADVANTAGE - The outer side heater wires and the inner side heater wires are supplied with electricity for the predetermined timing after start of heating process, so that an immediate heating can be attained at the time of power activation start in a low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an automotive battery heater apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (12)    Power supply (21)    Controller (22)    Heater (23)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming an electrode body which comprises a positive electrode and a negative electrode, such that the ratio of the capacity of the positive electrode and the capacity of the negative electrode is greater than or equal to 1.4. A self-discharge process is performed by leaving a formed battery in an environment with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius or less for a predetermined period of time.    USE - Manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. hybrid vehicle, notebook computer, video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Enables precise detection of internal short circuit within the manufactured battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has multiple secondary batteries that are mutually arranged in parallel. Cooling medium is made to flow toward surroundings from a position corresponding to center of an arrangement position of the secondary batteries through a flow path (13). The flow-path is integrated with a terminal that is in contact with a terminal of each secondary battery. An inlet port (13b) is provided in a position corresponding to the center of the arrangement position of the secondary batteries.    USE - Assembled battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery efficiently cools the secondary battery positioned in the center or central region and reduces dispersion in temperature distribution between the secondary batteries. The battery can be easily removed within short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Flow path (13)    Inlet port (13b)    Exit port (13d)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus (1) has positioning blocks (21-36) whose pitch is adjusted by making the length dimension of an expansion-contraction body (13) correspond to the length (L) of a battery assembly (110), before fastening each busbar (150). The fastening position of each busbar is corrected by matching the fastening position of the busbar to the position of the corresponding positioning block.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus for fabricating a battery assembly for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables correcting the fastening position of each busbar before actually fastening the busbar, thus the busbar can be fastened in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration for explaining the relationship of the interval of batteries and the interval of position arrangement blocks. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Manufacturing apparatus (1)    Expansion-contraction body (13)    Positioning blocks (21-36)    Battery assembly (110)    Busbar (150)    Length (L)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (1) has cylindrical batteries (10) which are shorter than the length of a rod (11) whose outer wall conducts heat. The batteries are bundled by contractile resin wrapping material (12), and fixed on the outer wall of the rod by making portions of peripheries of the batteries contact the outer wall of the rod. The rod is inserted vertically and fixed on a base (20).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for supplying power to drive electric motor of e.g. electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature increase of a cylindrical battery mounted in vehicle is suppressed, and performance and lifetime of an electrical storage apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Cylindrical batteries (10)    Rod (11)    Contractile resin wrapping material (12)    Base (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves biasing electric power generation towards an air inlet by which a fuel cell tends to be dried by restricting the air stoichiometry ratio in the cell or dropping the fuel cell voltage. Drying is then suppressed by the water generated during the generation of the dry portion. The durability and the amount of heat emitted is then considered by dropping the fuel cell voltage, and controls the cut range of a fuel cell voltage according to the dryness of the cell.    USE - Dry suppression method for fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the amount of water generated n the dry portion, without increasing the total current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the dry suppression method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Starting a dry inhibitory control process (SP1)    Determining if ignition of fuel cell vehicle is turned on (SP2)    Calculating the capacity of the fuel cell during a voltage drop (SP3)    Judging if computed fuel cell capacity and computed fuel cell capacity is equal to or less than predetermined value (SP4)    Executing a dry suppression process (SP5)
NOVELTY - The separator has adhesive porous layer that is formed in one surface of porous base material using poly-vinylidene fluoride type resin. The adhesive porous layer is formed with porosity of 50-90% and average hole diameter of about 200-2000 nm. The resin is provided with vinylidene fluoride 90-98mol% and hexafluoro propylene 2-10 mol%. The porous base material is comprised with polyolefin micro-porous membrane containing polyethylene and polypropylene.    USE - Separator for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of electronic device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera and camcorder, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator can be manufactured by forming adhesive porous layer using the fluoride type resin having sufficient ionic permeability with little dispersion between high temperature environment and low temperature environment.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has an electric power semiconductor element (1a) arranged in a resin-made enclosure case (4), and a heat radiating part i.e. metal base board, thermally connected with the semiconductor element. An external leading-out terminal (3) and a box nut are integrated by press fitting a junction part (10b) of a cylindrical form of the box nut with respect to screw holes i.e. bolt holes, of an upper side horizontal part (3a) of the leading-out terminal. The enclosure case is arranged between a lower surface of a nut part and an upper surface of the heat radiating part.    USE - Power semiconductor module i.e. vehicle-mounted power semiconductor module, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure case is arranged between the lower surface of the nut part and the upper surface of the heat radiating part, so that the insulation between the lower surface of the nut part and the upper surface of the heat radiating part can be improved, thus reducing insert molding defect of the nut and manufacturing cost of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power semiconductor element is selected from one among insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) or thyristor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power semiconductor module.    Power semiconductor element (1a)    External leading-out terminal (3)    Upper side horizontal part (3a)    Resin-made enclosure case (4)    Junction part (10b)    Power semiconductor module (100)
NOVELTY - The power module has planar view rectangular shape semiconductor element (20) which is provided with back surface electrode (23) connected to electrode pads (3a,5a). A surface-side solder layer (45) is formed between surface electrode (25) and other electrode pad. A back surface side solder layer (43) is formed between back surface electrode and electrode pad. The electrode pads are provided with protrusion portion protruded outwards along diagonal of semiconductor element from position corresponded in corners of portion having same shape of surface electrode.    USE - Power module for moving object such as hybrid vehicle and auxiliary robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode pads are provided with protrusion portion protruded outwards along diagonal of semiconductor element from position corresponded in corners of portion, the inclination and the position of the semiconductor element can be controlled simply at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and sectional view of the diode connection portion in the power module.    Electrode pads (3a,5a)    Semiconductor element (20)    Back surface electrode (23)    Surface electrode (25)    Back surface side solder layer (43)    Surface-side solder layer (45)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a control terminal group (130) that is provided with several control terminals (13) connected with several switching element (11). The control terminal group is protruded from a resin portion (12). The bend portions (131) are formed at the center end of the control terminals. The bend portions are bent in the direction orthogonal to the control terminals.    USE - Semiconductor module for power converter device (claimed) such as inverter and converter mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interaction between mutual contact of control terminal and switching element can be prevented effectively, since bend portions are bent in the direction orthogonal to the control terminals. The occurrence of short-circuit to control terminal can be prevented efficiently. The size of semiconductor module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Switching element (11)    Resin portion (12)    Control terminal (13)    Control terminal group (130)    Bend portion (131)
NOVELTY - The distribution-type electric power generating apparatus (102) has a load (107) to which electric power is supplied from a commercial power source (101). An opening-and-closing part (108) performs supply and interruption of electric power to a load. A controller (109) diagnosis the attachment state of an electric current sensor (111) based on fluctuation of electric current, and is configured to control the opening-and-closing part and the electric current sensor.    USE - Distribution-type electric power generating apparatus such as fuel cell power generating device, solar power generation device, wind power generator, and solar power generation apparatus for supplying AC power to AC load.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the disconnection of electric current sensor in attachment direction and attachment position error and failure by supplying or interrupting the reactive power to capacitive or inductive load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the distribution-type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Commercial power source (101)    Distribution-type electric power generating apparatus (102)    Load (107)    Opening-and-closing part (108)    Controller (109)    Electric current sensor (111)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has cooler (3) having module coolant flow path (30) that circulates coolant for cooling semiconductor module (2) and electronic components (4) other than semiconductor module. Mounting portion (5) having mounting surface (51) is used to mount the electronic component. Internal coolant flow path (50) is formed in inside of mounting portion to circulate the coolant, and formed in position facing electronic component in which portion is mounted on mounting surface in direction orthogonal to mounting surface while connecting to module coolant flow path of cooler.    USE - Power converter device for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, for cooling electronic components e.g. reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the internal coolant flow path is formed in position facing electronic component in which portion is mounted on mounting surface in direction orthogonal to mounting surface while connecting to module coolant flow path of cooler, the electronic component can be efficiently cooled from the mounting surface of the mounting portion in which the electronic component is mounted. The coolant can be introduced into the internal coolant flow path of mounting portion from the module coolant flow path of the cooler for cooling semiconductor module, and electronic component can be cooled. The electronic components other than semiconductor module and semiconductor module can be efficiently cooled by simple structure. Since the cooler for cooling the electronic component can be avoided, the size reduction of converter device can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating the structure of power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Semiconductor module (2)    Cooler (3)    Electronic component (4)    Mounting portion (5)    Module coolant flow path (30)    Internal coolant flow path (50)    Mounting surface (51)
NOVELTY - The conditioning apparatus has positive electrodes and negative electrodes of the battery cells (Ca1-Can,Cb1-Cbn) which comprise high voltage batteries (Ba,Bb), and are selectively connected to the positive electrode wiring (Lp) and the negative electrode wiring (Ln) through the relay groups (GRa,GRb). The variation reduction unit is selectively equipped with a connectable connector and a unit battery comprising the assembled batteries, and reduces the voltage variation of the unit battery comprising the assembled batteries or the battery cells.    USE - Conditioning apparatus for secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the reliability fall caused when the remaining capacity of battery cell becomes large or becomes small by reducing the variation in the remaining capacity of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram showing the system configuration of the conditioning apparatus of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High voltage batteries (Ba,Bb)    Battery cells (Ca1-Can,Cb1-Cbn)    Relay groups (GRa,GRb)    Negative electrode wiring (Ln)    Positive electrode wiring (Lp)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing carbon-supported metal, involves (a) using apparatus containing first container and second container, (b) sealing metallic compound and supercritical fluid precursor gas hermetically in first container and sealing carbon and supercritical fluid (gas) hermetically in second container respectively, (c) pressurizing each of first container and second container, and (d) opening valve and connecting first and second container.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing carbon-supported metal (claimed), vertically aligned carbon nanotube and carbon nanowall. The vertically aligned carbon nanotube and carbon nanowall are useful as electrode material of batteries, and fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for manufacturing carbon-supported metal, involves (a) using apparatus containing first container and second container, where the first container and second container are connected through valve, and first container and second container are connected using super critical fluid, (b) sealing metallic compound and supercritical fluid precursor gas hermetically in first container and sealing carbon and supercritical fluid (gas) hermetically in second container respectively, (c) pressurizing each of first container and second container, and hence pressure in the first container is less than the second container, and making supercritical fluid precursor gas into supercritical state, and (d) opening valve and connecting first and second container.
NOVELTY - Porous carbon has Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) specific surface area of 300 m2/g or more, carbon burn-off (C-B-O) coupling structure that exists on surface, and nitrogen adsorption isothermal line of 77 K.    USE - The porous carbon is used as e.g. an electromagnetic wave absorbing material, an electrode material of capacitor, fuel battery or secondary battery, a gas occlusion material, a filter, a heat insulating material, and a catalyst carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbon has remarkable performance improvement, and increased BET specific surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the porous carbon, which involves mixing boric acid and magnesium citrate, heating the mixture in vacuum atmosphere, non-oxidizing atmosphere or reducing atmosphere, producing baking products, and removing the casting mold in the baking products.
NOVELTY - The system has combustion chamber (84) with space in which several oxidizing agent gas pipe path (78) is accommodated. The end of oxidizing agent waste gas supply pipe (86) and end of fuel waste gas supply pipe (88) are positioned from side of oxidizing agent gas discharge chamber (76b). The pipe line length to which fuel waste gas exit side of fuel waste gas supply pipe protrudes in combustion chamber is made long length than pipe line length to which oxidizing agent waste gas exit side of oxidizing agent waste gas supply pipe protrudes in combustion chamber.    USE - Heat processing system for fuel cell system installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end of oxidizing agent waste gas supply pipe and end of fuel waste gas supply pipe are positioned from side of oxidizing agent gas discharge chamber, the loss of the heat energy from combustor can be suppressed effectively. The size of the heat processing system can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the heat processing system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge chamber (76b)    Oxidizing agent gas pipe path (78)    Combustion chamber (84)    Oxidizing agent waste gas supply pipe (86)    Fuel waste gas supply pipe (88)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has reversible solid oxide cell (102) operated in charging mode and discharging mode. A fuel storage tank (140) provides fuel gas and product gas to reversible solid oxide cell. A fuel pump (110) increases a pressure of fuel gas to fuel heating element (106). The fuel heating element heats fuel gas provided to reversible solid oxide cell from fuel storage tank, when reversible solid oxide cell is in discharging mode. An oxidant heating element (104) heats oxidant supplied to reversible solid oxide cell, when reversible solid oxide cell is in discharging mode.    USE - Battery system used for storing energy.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the battery system is improved by providing the oxidant heating element that is provided to heat the oxidant supplied to the reversible solid oxide cell, when reversible solid oxide cell is in discharging mode. The fuel storage tank is provided with the insulation layer to prevent the heat loss in the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for storing and utilizing fuel in battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system in power generating mode.    Battery system (100)    Reversible solid oxide cell (102)    Oxidant heating element (104)    Fuel heating element (106)    Fuel pump (110)    Fuel storage tank (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves selectively sealing a first set of separator layers that is disposed on both sides and extends from the edge of the zinc electrode of a jellyroll assembly (101), while the second set of separator layers is not sealed. The end of the jellyroll assembly is exposed to a heat source.    USE - Heat sealing method of separator for rechargeable nickel-zinc battery of portable device e.g. power tool, electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Leakage is suppressed through the sealing agent, while corrosion is prevented by coating copper on negative can. Dentrite formation is prevented by enveloping the negative electrode in the separator layer. Shorting of electrodes due to particle contamination is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the main components of cylindrical nickel zinc power cell.    Jellyroll assembly (101)    Negative collector disk (103)    Positive collector disk (105)    Tab (107)    Flexible basket (111)    Container vessel (113)    Bead (115)
NOVELTY - The case has a cover (120) that is densely covered on opened upper surface of main portion (110) filled with resin, and is provided with a power supply line (160) that is connected to terminal (101a) of battery (101). A fastening screw thread is arranged in connector (134) of connector housing (130). The leading end of a pipe (150) is inserted into an inlet (132) of connector housing. A fixing nut (140) of the connector housing is wrapped by stylobate. The power supply line is installed at outlet (122) according to tightening force of the fixing nut, and is extended outside.    USE - Battery case of underwater moving object such as underwater scooter and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The density of the battery case is improved, thus the water is prevented from penetrating into the inner surface of the battery. The underwater moving object is operated steadily by the electricity supplied from the battery in battery case. Since the power supply line is installed at outlet according to tightening force of the fixing nut, the power supply line is prevented from loosening and separating from the outlet. The battery case is assembled and disassembled easily. Since the battery case is formed using low cost materials, the processing cost of the battery case is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery case.    Battery (101)    Battery terminal (101a)    Main portion (110)    Cover (120)    Outlet (122)    Connector housing (130)    Inlet (132)    Connector (134)    Fixing nut (140)    Pipe (150)    Power supply line (160)
NOVELTY - The installation has an internal combustion engine using biofuel, and an electric generator provided with a biofuel tank. A biofuel supply pump is provided in the tank from above the installation. A thermo-chemical reactor obtains synthesis gas from biofuel, where the synthesis gas is warmed by exhaust gas of the engine. A U-shaped stand is fixed on a frame from a side of the energy installation. A tubular heat exchanger is fixed to a hot water supply system along another side of the installation by a cooling system of the engine.    USE - Energy installation for supplying electrical and heat energy to economic and social objects.
NOVELTY - A polymeric material comprising at least one compound with different etch rates and/or at least one compound which masks etching process is subjecting to etching process to form polymeric nanostructures (5). The polymeric nanostructures are pyrolyzed to form pyrolyzed carbon nanostructures.    USE - Method used for fabricating pyrolyzed carbon nanostructures for fabricating entity, hierarchical amorphous carbon structure used for chemical probe, biological probe, chemical- bio- and gas sensor, super capacitor, fuel cell, battery electrode and heat exchanger, and device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides pyrolyzed carbon nanostructures having excellent electrochemical stability, bio-compatibility and electroconductivity, and large surface-to-volume ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) entity;    (2) method used for fabricating entity;    (3) hierarchical amorphous carbon structure; and    (4) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the fabrication of pyrolyzed carbon nanostructures.    Fiber (1)    Substrate (2)    Photoresist (3)    Metallic nanoparticles (4)    Polymeric nanostructure (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (V) has converter (23) that is housed within a center tunnel (15) extended along front-rear direction of the vehicle at center in vehicle width direction, so as to protrude to vehicle interior side. Fuel cell (21) and fluid supply-discharge unit (22) are arranged side-by-side along width direction of vehicle. The converter is shifted to the fuel cell side from centerline of the center tunnel extending along vehicle axis and is shifted to the unit side from the centerline of the fuel cell extending along the vehicle axis.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as under floor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The piping space positions the piping on both sides of the converter securely. The converter can be reasonably accommodated to center tunnel to ensure big in-vehicle space. The impact is added to the fuel cell vehicle from a side and the center tunnel is distorted, so that the contact of the center tunnel to the cooling pipe can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Center tunnel (15)    Fuel cell (21)    Fluid supply discharge unit (22)    Converter (23)    Fuel cell vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a handlebar (4) articulated in a front portion of a frame (1), and a saddle (5) fixed in a back portion of the frame. An electric generator supplies electric power to an illumination device i.e. bulb. The frame includes a tube (6) extended between the front and back portions. The tube includes a front end (6a) and a rear end (6b), where the front and rear ends include a device (8) for producing electricity from wind to supply to the illumination device. The front end of the tube emerges in the front portion of the handlebar and the rear end emerges behind the saddle.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The illumination device is integrated with the electricity producing device within the frame of the bicycle for producing electricity from wind, thus allowing the illumination device to be turned off automatically when the bicycle is not in use and in the event of relatively high wind, and preventing theft of the illumination device. The electricity production device and the illumination device are light in weight. The generator includes wings that rotate without friction and wear within a portion of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle equipped with devices for producing electricity from wind.    Frame (1)    Handlebar (4)    Saddle (5)    Tube (6)    Front end of tube (6a)    Rear end of tube (6b)    Device for producing electricity from wind (8)
NOVELTY - The hoop has a hoop body pivoting around an axis to place and retain an electric wind kit on a roof (4) of a vehicle e.g. car and boat, during diurnal or night halts for recharging batteries, or tilt the electric wind kit backward and completely utilize turbulences during movement of the vehicle without affecting a drag factor of the vehicle. A swiveling adjustment plate comprises a spindle and a flexible sole and allows the electric wind kit to adhere with a body of the roof or a rear part of the vehicle. A removable boot is arranged in the hoop body.    USE - Simple/telescopic pivoting support hoop for an electric wind kit that is mounted on a roof of a vehicle e.g. car and boat (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hoop can be lengthened in a telescopic manner to overcome ridge angles of the body of the vehicle. The removable boot is arranged in the hoop body so as to protect and isolate a turbine from the electric wind kit. The swiveling adjustment plate allows the electric wind kit to adhere with the body of the roof or rear part of the vehicle in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a car.    Roof of vehicle (4)
NOVELTY - The autonomous AC power supply unit has storage pipes (5,6) that are provided on a base, for storing hydrogen and oxygen gases. The base is used as the mounting unit for mounting an electrolysis unit (4), a fuel cell (7), a photovoltaic module (1), a controller (2) and an inverter (3). The heated storage pipes are cooled by the floating water during the compression process of hydrogen and oxygen gases, while controlling the temperature of fuel cell.    USE - Autonomous alternating current (AC) power supply unit for use in various environments including wet and marshy areas such as lake, water retention basin, pond, bay and flooded lignite mine (all claimed), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply operation of the autonomous AC power supply unit is performed effectively throughout the year, by supplying stored energy from the photovoltaic module even in power shortage condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the autonomous AC power supply unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photovoltaic module (1)    Controller (2)    Inverter (3)    Electrolysis unit (4)    Hydrogen and oxygen storage pipes (5,6)    Fuel cell (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cart provided with wheels. A battery is arranged into a tray and installed in front side of the cart. The cart is pulled to a front working platform after the vehicle is full. A charging and discharging wire is connected with the battery to process formation of the battery. A back part of the tray is provided with a set of fans to prevent influence of battery parameter caused by over-high temperature. A connecting wire is gripped on the battery. The cart is pulled to a selecting platform to select the battery on the cart or transfer battery to other processes.    USE - Battery flow vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pack connected with another battery pack. The latter battery pack is connected with a third battery pack through a connecting part. The third battery pack is connected with a battery through another connecting part. The battery is connected with another battery. The latter battery is connected with a third battery by the former connecting part.    USE - Electric vehicle battery group connecting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is a three-layer type connection structure, so that space of a battery set is fully and reasonably used.
NOVELTY - A covalent sulfur carbon bonds having polyacrylonitrile sulfur composite material and elementary sulfur are mixed, to obtain cathode material.    USE - Manufacture of cathode material used for alkali sulfur cell e.g. lithium sulfur cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable computer, telecommunication apparatus, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electronic device and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material is efficiently manufactured with high voltage, and excellent cyclic characteristics and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkali sulfur cell or battery.
NOVELTY - A liquid polyether compound composition contains polyether compound containing cationic group having iodide ion as a counter-anion, and is obtained by mixing an iodine (12 molar equivalent or more) with respect to the cationic group having iodide ion as a counter-anion in polyether compound.    USE - Liquid-polyether compound composition is used for electrolytic composition (claimed) for secondary battery, fuel battery, dye-sensitized solar cell, former and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The products containing liquid-polyether compound composition has excellent ion conductivity, workability and form retentivity.
NOVELTY - The structure has a base whose negative electrode is provided with an integrally bended metal sheet, a battery contact part and a joint part. A lower shell and a battery are formed with a groove. The negative electrode of the base is formed with a small hole. The negative electrode is sleeved on a mounting column. A battery contact part of the negative electrode is arranged with a battery groove. A contact part of a main control board is connected with the negative electrode corresponding to a node.    USE - Motor vehicle battery electrode key assembly structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is convenient to mount, and improves assembly efficiency and accuracy of the electrical motor.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises nonaqueous electrolyte containing positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous solvent, and electrolytic salt, wherein nonaqueous solvent contains 4-fluoroalkyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one and less than or equal to 5000 ppm of another compound with respect to 4-fluoroalkyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one.    USE - An electrochemical device for hybrid vehicles and distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Electrochemical device has excellent high temperature storing characteristic and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device comprises nonaqueous electrolyte containing positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous solvent, and electrolytic salt, wherein nonaqueous solvent contains 4-fluoroalkyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one of formula (1) and less than or equal to 5000 ppm of compound of formula (2) with respect to 4-fluoroalkyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one.    Rf=-CF3, -CH2CF3 or -CH2CF2CF3.
NOVELTY - The scooter has a scooter body provided with a super capacitor, a step motor and a control system, where the super capacitor supplies power to the scooter body.    USE - Scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The super capacitor is charged using a household charger in a convenient manner.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a shell whose side is provided with an adjusting plate that is movably connected with an adjusting bolt. The adjusting bolt is connected with a shell screw thread. A bottom part of the shell is provided with a fixing seat. A storage battery is arranged in the shell and fixedly connected with a vehicle body by the fixing seat.    USE - Fixing bracket for a vehicle collision test accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket protects the battery, is inexpensive, and has high utilization rate.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has monomer batteries arranged in a shell and fixedly connected with a connecting plate by using a connecting screw. Each monomer battery is connected with the shell by the connecting plate and filled with phase change material that is embedded in a radiating pipe. The radiating pipe is arranged on outer side top end of the shell.    USE - Electric automobile power battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has reasonable structural design, strong radiating ability and better comprehensive performance.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery group which is connected with a cold-heat exchanger that is provided to exchange heat between the batteries. The combustion engine, petrol engine and air conditioner are provided with motor to operate the battery group.    USE - Lithium battery temperature control system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery temperature control system is provided with simple structure, high efficiency and long service life.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1000) has two separators (21,22) provided with two fuel gas supplying channels (21-1), respectively. An air electrode (12) supplies air to a fuel anode (13). A unit cell is provided with the fuel anode that is formed in two sides of an electrolyte layer (11). Multiple fuel cells (1) are formed in an inner side of the air electrode. A cooling part and a heating part (930) control temperature of a main body (910). Multiple connection parts (623) are connected with the supplying channels. A tube-type distribution pipe (621) is provided with a fuel inlet (622) for supplying fuel.    USE - Multiple fuel cells performance evaluation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enhances measurement reliability by precisely controlling humidity of gas supplied at predetermined operating temperature of the fuel cells, facilitates controlling of optimal temperature, raises by-pass factor of air, fuel and moisture and minimizes temperature change by using heat-exchange air in a heating portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a multiple fuel cells performance evaluation apparatus.    Fuel cells (1)    Electrolyte layer (11)    Air electrode (12)    Fuel anode (13)    Two separators (21,22)    Fuel gas supplying channels (21-1)    Tube-type distribution pipe (621)    Fuel inlet (622)    Connection parts (623)    Main body (910)    Heating part (930)    Multiple fuel cells performance evaluation apparatus (1000)
NOVELTY - The pack (900) has base plate (500) and multiple battery modules are laminated in base plate. A pack cover (100) is provided for protecting battery modules. One end plate (200) is adhered closely to exterior of outer-most battery module and is positioned in left side of battery module. Other end plate is adhered closely to exterior of outer-most battery module and is positioned in right side of battery module. A reinforcing element is combined in top surface of one of two end plates.    USE - Battery pack for secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the pack cover is provided for protecting battery modules, the battery modules can be steadily supported. Since the reinforcing element is combined in top surface of one of two end plates, the structural strength of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Pack cover (100)    End plate (200)    Weak point (210)    Base plate (500)    Battery pack (900)
NOVELTY - The pipe has a vehicle exhaust passage (2) provided with a channel switching valve plate (16), where a channel switch of the valve plate is connected with a valve controller (10) of a pull rod (14) through a channel converting plate arm (15). The controller is connected with a temperature control switch (12). A cold exhaust passage (7) and a vent-pipe part are overlapped to construct an exhaust pipe (1). A back end of a vent-pipe section is connected with an engine silencer (18). A front end of the exhaust pipe is connected with an engine exhaust branch pipe (17).    USE - Double-channel multifunctional engine exhaust pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe reduces mechanical abrasion, ensures safe driving, saves fuel oil consumption of a multifunctional engine, utilizes waste heat of the exhaust pipe to discharge the waste heat so as to rapidly heat the engine cooling liquid and to cool the engine for rapidly increasing normal operation temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a double-channel multifunctional engine exhaust pipe.    Exhaust pipe (1)    Vehicle exhaust passage (2)    Cold exhaust passage (7)    Valve controller (10)    Temperature control switch (12)    Pull rod (14)    Channel converting plate arm (15)    Channel switching valve plate (16)    Engine exhaust branch pipe (17)    Engine silencer (18)
NOVELTY - The plate has a plate body welded on a positive pole lug of a storage battery. An outer surface of the plate body is plated with a nickel layer. The positive pole lug and a negative pole lug are arranged with the storage battery.    USE - Storage battery electrode plate for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has high conductivity, better radiating performance, oxidation-resistance effect and prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchange module connected with a power supply system. A heat exchange sub-system transmits heat energy to an electronic system. A battery module is connected with the heat exchange module.    USE - Heat exchange system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has prolonged life service and high working efficiency, and ensures uniform heat supply in an electronic system, improves an integration level of the system and energy utilization rate and saves energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting energy of an air flow incident on a vehicle into electrical energy within limits of an external frontal outline of the vehicle.    USE - Method for converting energy of air flow incident on a vehicle into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The platform has a fuel battery activating checking device provided with an activated line assembling activated part and a package checking part. The activated line assembling activated part is connected with the package checking part by a moving flat plate. An auxiliary system is provided with a hydrogen supply system, an air supply system, a cooling circulation system and an operation control system. The activated line assembling activated part and the package checking part are connected with the auxiliary system through an interface.    USE - Electric pile assembly fuel battery activated acceptance device integrated test platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform utilizes the auxiliary system to control operating parameters of a stack so as to ensure single stack performance. The platform reduces requirement for production equipment so as to reduce production cost. The platform realizes rapid assembling process.
NOVELTY - The device has a mounting bracket structure for mounting a vehicle electronic device. A box body is provided with a light gathering reflector group that is provided with a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is controlled by a motor. The light gathering reflector group is connected with a rectangular solar photovoltaic panel by a photovoltaic supporting frame.    USE - Linear solar energy condenser light generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and realizes high light-gathering performance in an inexpensive manner.
NOVELTY - The generator has a volute provided with an air inlet opening. An air-gap insulated exhaust manifold of an automobile engine is connected with a waste gas turbine that is installed in the volute. The waste gas turbine is connected with a generator rotor by a rotating shaft. A motor periphery is provided with a rotor winding. A generator stator is arranged on an outer side of the generator rotor and fixed with a permanent magnet. A shell is covered on the rotating shaft, stator and the rotor.    USE - Waste gas turbine electric generator for use on an automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can change vehicle engine crankshaft drive power mode to utilize waste gas turbine to drive the generator rotor so that electricity is generated, thus improving engine efficiency, saving fuel and protecting environment.
NOVELTY - The power generation unit has an axial flow fan including a cylindrical shell, an impeller and a fixed mandrel. A wheel hub is supported on a shaft. A radial outer edge of the impeller and a cylindrical shell of an impeller blade are fixedly connected together to form an integral structure. A generator is driven by wind energy. The impeller drives the cylindrical shell for rotating a rotor of the generator. A cylindrical piece is fixed on a ground base of an electric vehicle. The generator is connected with a storage battery or a motor.    USE - Wind power generation unit for an electric vehicle such as electric bicycle, electric car, electric tricycle and fuel oil powered electric vehicle (all claimed).
NOVELTY - Making polymer membranes from aromatic polyimide membranes by thermal treating and UV crosslinking involves providing or synthesizing a polyimide polymer containing pendent -OH or -SH groups ortho to a heterocyclic imide nitrogen and UV cross-linkable functional groups in a polymer backbone; fabricating polyimide membranes from the polyimide polymer; heating the polyimide membranes at 300-600 degrees C under inert atmosphere or vacuum for 30 seconds to one hour to produce a heated polyimide membrane; and exposing the heated polyimide membranes to a crosslinking treatment.    USE - For making polymer membranes (claimed) for liquid, gas, and vapor separations such as desalination of water by reverse osmosis, non-aqueous liquid separation e.g. deep desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels, ethanol/water separations, O2/N2; and for other applications such as catalysis and fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method prepares polymer membrane that has high performance and excellent thermal stability, and shows significantly improved selectivity and permeability for gas separations compared to the aromatic polyimide membranes without any treatment.
NOVELTY - The circuit has switch elements (MP1,MP2) that are provided between input and output terminals. Switch driving units are driven with input voltage, between power supply voltages having different phases, and provided with source follower circuit (401) whose drain side is connected to first power supply terminal. A voltage generated on output side of switch elements is supplied as drive voltage for driving switch element. A current path between output side of source follower circuit and second power supply terminal is opened and closed, according to control signal.    USE - Switching circuit used in voltage-measurement apparatus (claimed) used for measuring battery voltage of product using multi-series batteries. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, notebook personal computer, electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage-measurement precision in voltage-measurement apparatus can be improved. The consumption current of battery in product can be equalized. The fall in battery durability due to imbalance battery energy consumption can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) selecting circuit; and    (2) voltage-measurement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the switching circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Source follower circuit (401)    Current control unit (402)    OFF acceleration unit (403)    Switch elements (MP1,MP2)    Resistive element (R1)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner system comprises a vehicle air conditioner (7), a vehicle engine (6), a circuit control module (3), a solar battery board (1), a storage battery (4) and an auxiliary electric compressor (5). The vehicle air conditioner, vehicle engine, solar battery board, storage battery and electric auxiliary compressor are controlled by the circuit control module.    USE - Air conditioner system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in the interior portion of the vehicle can be reduced and the comfort of the user can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioner system.    Solar battery board (1)    Circuit control module (3)    Storage battery (4)    Auxiliary electric compressor (5)    Vehicle engine (6)    Vehicle air conditioner (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a water pump provided with a pipe connected with a circulating water shell arranged on a motor. A side of the pump is provided with a return electric dust remover with a vibration motor shell circulation water sleeve. A motor cover designed as a motor heat preservation jacket with a charging barrel is connected with the pipe. A water return pipe is provided with a water pipe heat preservation sleeve to preserve heat for battery when the motor is rotated.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box heating and radiating device in the vehicle can be exchanged easily. The battery can be protected as the battery box temperature is increased, thus avoiding the excessive power consumption and increasing continuing mileage caused by high temperature. The vehicle is designed to protect the motor, thus improving the work efficiency and prolonging the usage time of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The automobile has an automobile main body whose front and rear parts are provided with a foldable wing. A propeller main body is connected with the foldable wing. A wind power motor is connected with the foldable wing. An end of a rotating shaft is provided with a clutch and a wing shaft. The automobile main body is provided with a solar circuit board.    USE - Multi-functional automobile. Uses include but are not limited to a mountainous region, a city, a water channel, a snow region and a short-term air region.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile reduces occurrence of traffic in different areas.
NOVELTY - The device has a winding lifting mechanism provided with a movable pulley, a fixed pulley, a handle mechanism and a steel wire rope. The movable pulley is arranged on a connecting plate. The fixed pulley is arranged on an upper beam of a portal frame. Two supporting arms are provided with a connecting beam that is fixed with the handle mechanism. An end of the steel wire rope is fixed on the upper beam of the portal frame. Another end of the steel wire rope passes via a bottom part of the fixed pulley. The connecting plate and the supporting arms are connected together in a sliding manner.    USE - Lithium battery winding device for use in a small feeding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and has high efficiency, and avoids manual operation and time delay, reduces labor intensity and promotes safety of a pole piece during transportation process.
NOVELTY - The mini-car has a mini-car body whose upper end is provided with a solar charging panel. A front end of the mini-car body is provided with a hand emergency generating device and a manual power drive front wheel device. A rear part of the mini-car body is provided with a wheel charging device. A seat is arranged at the rear part of the mini-car body and provided with a storage battery and an external charging socket. A driving motor drives a rear wheel to rotate.    USE - Automatic power-free energy-storing mini-car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery supplies power supply in an effective manner. The mini-car is simple in structure and environment-friendly, and reduces labor intensity and saves energy consumption.
NOVELTY - A high energy battery consists of aluminum and water in mass ratio of 100:100, aluminum, alkali and water in mass ratio of 100:148:67, electrolytic magnesium and water in mass ratio of 100:148, electrolytic calcium and water in mass ratio of 100:90, calcium hydroxide and water in mass ratio of 100:87, electrolytic sodium and water in mass ratio of 100:78, silicon, sodium hydroxide and water in the mass ratio of 100:284:64, hydrogen peroxide and carbon in mass ratio of 100:35, hydrogen peroxide and biomass cellulose or starch in mass ratio of 100:477.    USE - High energy battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The high energy battery has large storage capacity, environmentally-friendly and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high energy fuel cell engine.
NOVELTY - Laser welding of fuel cell bipolar plate comprises combining gluing and laser welding to form fuel battery bipolar plate, preferably by bonding normal temperature curing glue with fuel cell bipolar plate, and carrying out laser welding to finish connection of fuel cell bipolar plate.    USE - Laser welding of fuel cell bipolar plate, preferably fuel cell metal bipolar plate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has more flexible welding parameter and provides simple and convenient large scale production. It improves laser welding quality and high connection reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell metal bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery supplying direct current (DC) power to a DC link capacitor for smoothening DC power. An inverter is provided with three inverter modules that are linked with two switching units for converting the DC power into three-phase alternating current (AC) power according to a control signal of a three-phase motor. The three-phase motor is provided with a three-phase coil. A control unit is fixed with multiple reactors. The inverter and the three-phase motor are fixed among the inverter modules. The inverter charges the battery by supplying electricity.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids requiring a separate charging apparatus by using a simple circuit device e.g. reactor and switch. The vehicle has low charging cost and high management efficiency, and occupies less space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The pack has an inlet port (110) allowing cold air to flow to an outer case (100). The outer case is connected with an outlet port (120). A cooling channel is formed at a battery cell (210) of a cell module (200). An inlet port cover and an outlet port cover are provided at outer sides of the inlet port and the outlet port, respectively. A ventilation centrifugal fan is connected to the outlet port.    USE - Battery pack for use in a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The pack maintains cooling temperature at a pack main body in a stable manner, and has better rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Outer case (100)    Inlet port (110)    Outlet port (120)    Cell module (200)    Battery cell (210)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has a U-shaped connection-pipe (22) formed by connecting two pipe bodies (222, 224), to receive suspension liquid. A pressuring element (24) is sealed tightly to an opening of one of the pipe bodies such that reciprocal movements of the pressuring element are used to make the suspension liquid to flow and mix evenly in the connection-pipe. A nozzle (30) is arranged at a bottom of the connection-pipe to spray out the suspension liquid. A controller (28) controls the movements of the pressuring element, where the suspension liquid is formed by liquid containing powder.    USE - Connection-pipe sediment prevention device for use in a fuel cell sphere, a solar cell sphere and a fluorescence powder spray sphere of an LED.    ADVANTAGE - The device applies pressure repeatedly on the respective pipe bodies alternatively until the powder is distributed evenly in the suspension liquid so as to make the suspension liquid with insoluble powder to flow in the connection-pipe without producing sediment, so that the suspension liquid sprayed out can be more uniform, and the suspension liquid is not required to put in large amount of powder and liquid at one time, thus saving production cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressuring element is a piston or pneumatic valve switch. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a connection-pipe sediment prevention method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a connection-pipe sediment prevention device.    Connection-pipe sediment prevention device (20)    U-shaped connection-pipe (22)    Pressuring elements (24, 26)    Controller (28)    Nozzle (30)    Pipe bodies (222, 224)
NOVELTY - An electric storage device comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution in which an electrolyte is dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent, the electric storage device comprises: an inorganic filler layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; where the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium difluorobis(oxalato)phosphate.    USE - The electric storage device is useful as power sources for electronic equipment, power sources for power storage, power sources for electric vehicles and the like.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage device is capable of inhibiting swelling due to gas generation after initial charge and discharge.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises an electrolyte, a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a fire-retardant material encapsulated inside several polymer microcapsules.    USE - As lithium-ion battery (claimed) used in laptop computers, mobile phones, cameras, electric vehicles, and aerospace components.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe, minimize capacity fading, increase capacity utilization, and maintain power during use. The battery can minimize the performance reduction caused by directly mixing fire-retardant materials with battery electrolyte; and provides improved battery performance including reduced capacity fading, higher capacity utilization, enhanced power, and good low-temperature performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating a battery, involving: (a) receiving an electrolyte; (b) receiving a fire-retardant material; (c) encapsulating at least some of the fire-retardant material inside several polymer microcapsules having a coating that is stable in the presence of the electrolyte; (d) receiving negative and positive electrodes; and (e) combining the electrolyte, encapsulated fire-retardant material from step (c), and the negative and positive electrodes.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electrical energy storage (3) i.e. battery, connected with an onboard electrical system (2). A switching element (4) e.g. semiconductor switch, comprising a controllable and/or regulatable resistor (5) is arranged between the electrical energy storage and the electrical system. A control unit (6) controls and/regulates the resistor to adjust electrical resistance between the onboard electrical system and the energy storage during switching-on process and switching-off process.    USE - Device for stabilizing voltage of an onboard electrical system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance between the onboard electrical system and the electrical energy storage is controlled during the switching-on and switching-off processes by controlling and/or regulating the resistor of the switching element, so that current flow between the energy storage and the electrical system is maintained in predetermined values to reliably avoid occurrence of switching transients, thus stabilizing the voltage in the electrical system in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stabilizing voltage of an onboard electrical system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for stabilizing voltage in an onboard electrical system of a motor car.    Device for stabilizing voltage in onboard electrical supply system (1)    Onboard electrical system (2)    Electrical energy storage (3)    Switching element (4)    Controllable and/or regulatable resistor (5)    Control unit (6)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has pressure sensors (22, 24) i.e. vehicle pressure sensors, located in an anode loop and spaced from each other at certain distance. The pressure sensors emit signals in response to an injection device producing audible injection noise when the injection device injects hydrogen gas. A control device (44) responds the sensor signals to filter the sensor signals from the pressure sensors so as to determine concentration of the hydrogen gas in the anode loop based on time difference between the filtered sensor signals emitted from the respective pressure sensors.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), system, for producing electric power in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device responds the sensor signals to filter the sensor signals from the pressure sensors so as to determine the concentration of the hydrogen gas in the anode loop based on the time difference between the filtered sensor signals emitted from the respective pressure sensors, thus detecting and identifying composition of gases in an anode sub-system of the fuel cell system in a cost-effective manner while controlling the fuel concentration in the anode sub-system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining concentration of hydrogen gas in an anode loop of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Pressure sensors (22, 24)    Control device (44)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has battery cells positioned at an inner space of a housing (2). Battery terminal poles (3) are introduced into the housing for electrically contacting the battery cells from outside the housing by electrical conductors. The battery terminal poles are designed as surface poles that are provided in a wall (4) of the housing, where each pole comprises a recess (5) with an internal thread (6). A connector of an electrical current conductor is electrically contacted or displaceable with a motor car battery by a respective battery terminal pole.    USE - Battery i.e. starter battery, for use in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The connector of the electrical current conductor is electrically contacted or displaceable with the motor car battery by the respective battery terminal pole, so that the battery ensures a reliable contact of the motor car battery from outside, and is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor car battery in a region of a battery terminal pole in partial section.    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Battery terminal poles (3)    Wall (4)    Recess (5)    Internal thread (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit (4) has a feed-water container (14) for storing liquid working medium i.e. water, where the feed-water container is connected to a feed pump (6) by a line (29). The feed pump is provided with a return-flow line (30), where the liquid working medium is discharged from the feed pump via the return-flow line. A bypass connection (32) is arranged with a bypass valve (33) parallel to an expansion machine (10). The return-flow line between the feed pump and the feed-water container is arranged parallel to the line.    USE - Line circuit for waste-heat utilization of an internal combustion engine i.e. air-compressing, self-igniting or mixture-type spark ignition internal combustion engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The feed pump is provided with the return-flow line, where the liquid working medium is discharged from the feed pump via the return-flow line, thus preventing damage of the feed pump during freezing the line circuit while avoiding undesired flowing back of the liquid working medium from the feed pump to the feed-water container, and hence operating the line circuit at reduced power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a line circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic hydraulic circuit diagram of a line circuit.    Line circuit (4)    Feed pump (6)    Expansion machine (10)    Feed-water container (14)    Line (29)    Return-flow line (30)    Bypass connection (32)    Bypass valve (33)
NOVELTY - The HV-battery (1) has several cell modules (3) each comprising several cells (2). Each cell module is assigned with a controller (4) for cell monitoring and/or for cell balancing. The controllers are connected to a battery management control device (5) for communication or control and/or regulation purposes. The cell modules are constructed as plug-in modules that are detachably fixed to a circuit board.    USE - High voltage (HV)-battery e.g. traction battery for motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The HV battery is modularly constructed and the extended flexibly. The expensive connection or other configuration works are omitted since the cell module is firmly connected with the control. The cell modules or the plate protrusions or locking elements are inserted in the recesses of other component so that cell modules can be easily removed or supplemented with little effort. The junction box has the same size as cell module, so that the attachment is easily customized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the HV-battery.    HV-battery (1)    Cell (2)    Cell module (3)    Controller (4)    Battery management control device (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating operating medium of the motor vehicle to a predetermined desired temperature by a dielectric heating devices (36,38). The operation mediums are cooling medium of high volt battery (22) of the motor vehicle or the transmission oil of the motor vehicle. The operation mediums are heated with a recuperation operation of the motor vehicle.    USE - Method for operating motor vehicle with hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The irradiated microwave receiving space is provided with a metallic coating to allow efficient heating. The microwave radiation is reflected and the energy losses due to emerging radiation can be avoided. The components through which the operating medium flows can be brought rapidly to the optimum operating temperature immediately following cold start of the motor vehicle, such that energy-saving operation of the motor vehicle is achieved. The hybrid vehicle is operation with low energy consumption and with reduced carbon dioxide ejection. Since the necessary power is available, the rapid heating of operating medium can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the drive system of hybrid motor vehicle and the relationship between temperature and dragging force of vehicle.    Hybrid drive (10)    Internal combustion engine (12)    Electrical prime mover (14)    High volt battery (22)    Dielectric heating devices (36,38)
NOVELTY - The battery has a slot cover which is opened with exhaust hole. The slot cover is provided with a top cover plate and bottom cover plate of double layer cavity structure. The bottom cover plate is provided with a return air inlet hole. An exhaust hole is formed on top cover plate. The top cover plate is provided with a bending channel with air inlet backflow hole.    USE - Lead acid storage battery for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid leakage from the battery can be prevented. The pollution occurred from the motorcycle can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The element has a housing made in a form of a cylinder and passing into a semicylinder. A cover is in the form of semicylinder. Channels ensure access of hydrogen and oxygen and removal of surplus hydrogen and oxygen. A membrane-electrode assembly and a fluoroplastic tube fasten a housing and the cover together. The housing and the cover are connected in such a way that the metal tube approaches in the corresponding channel in the cover. The membrane-electrode assembly is placed in a through-cutout of the cover.    USE - Miniature fuel element.
NOVELTY - The method involves adopting sulfate, sulfuric acid and water as raw material. Proper proportion of saccharide organic matter is added. Concentration of vanadyl sulfate is 2 to 4 mol/L. Sulfuric acid is 1 to 3 mol/L of concentration in the electrolyte. Concentration of the saccharide organic matter is 0.5mol/L to 3 mol/L. Saccharide organic matter is selected from monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide.    USE - Preparing method for an electrolyte of a full vanadium ion redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing electrolyte with simple process in an easy manner with better temperature stability. The method enables preparing electrolyte with better electrolyte electrochemistry reversibility and high conductivity.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electric power generation element (1) including an electrolyte layer positioned between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer, and a container (4) accommodating an exterior material (3). The electric power generation element is pressurized by a pressurization substance. Corner parts of the electric power generation element are arranged into a convex curved surface form. The power generation element is equipped with battery cells. A positive electrode terminal is connected to the positive electrode layer through a positive electrode collector.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for a mobile telephone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corner parts of the power generation element are made into curved surface form, thus suppressing damage of the exterior material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Electric power generation element (1)    Exterior material (3)    Container (4)    Gas (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a memory unit (720) which stores the gas diffusion resistance of the gas which diffuses the gas diffusion layer, and the creep which arose in the gas diffusion layer. A diffused resistor acquisition unit acquires the increase condition of acquirement gas diffusion resistance based on the creep of the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of the gas diffusion resistance can be avoided. The fall of electric generating capacity can be suppressed. The maintenance work cost can be reduced. The lifetime of the gas diffusion layer can be prolonged. The startability in the sub-zero temperature can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (100)    Control unit (700)    CPU (710)    Memory unit (720)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an oxidizing agent gas supply section (90) which supplies oxidizing agent gas to a fuel gas supply (84). The fuel gas supply supplies fuel gas to an anode electrode. A cathode electrode is formed in the lamination direction of a fuel cell (16). A load providing mechanism (138) provides a load to a fuel cell stack (14). The fuel cell modules (12) connect the fuel gas supply pipe (154) and each oxidizing agent gas supply sections connects each fuel gas supply.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple and compact structure. The fuel cell system can stack several fuel cell modules effectively. The current collection performance and sealing performance are maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell modules (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Fuel gas supply (84)    Oxidizing agent gas supply section (90)    Load providing mechanism (138)    Fuel gas supply pipe (154)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (10) has an anode catalyst layer (2c) and a cathode catalyst layer (3c) through which an electrochemical reaction is carried are arranged on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (1), respectively. A film thickness portion (1e) is formed as a portion of an outer periphery edge section in which the anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer are not formed. The increased thickness formed in the electrolytic membrane is connected with the anode catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolytic membrane by the hydrogen peroxide radical can be suppressed more effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Film thickness portion (1e)    Anode catalyst layer (2c)    Cathode catalyst layer (3c)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an oxidizing agent supply path (11) connected to a cathode pole of a fuel cell (10), and supplying oxidizing agent gas to the cathode pole. A compressor (40) sends out oxidizing agent gas to the oxidizing agent supply path. A heat exchanger (30) heats off-gas to circulate an oxidizing agent exhaust passage (12) from the oxidizing agent gas. A humidifier (20) humidifies the oxidizing agent gas to circulate the oxidizing agent supply path with moisture content in the off-gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier humidifies the oxidizing agent gas to circulate the oxidizing agent supply path with moisture content in the off-gas, thus improving operational efficiency by increasing collected amount of energy from the off-gas, raising temperature of the fuel cell rapidly, and improving electric generating capacity of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent supply path (11)    Oxidizing agent exhaust passage (12)    Humidifier (20)    Heat exchanger (30)    Compressor (40)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has two gas diffusion layers (5, 6) covered from a peripheral part of two catalyst layers (2, 3), and two separators (7, 8) whose peripheral parts are located in an outer side of a periphery of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1) i.e. membrane electrode assembly. A seal structure (9) contains a gasket part (9a) located between the separators. A clearance gap (10) is regulated by the catalyst layers, the polymer electrolyte membrane and the seal structure. A clearance gap cooling mechanism (11) cools the clearance gap.    USE - Polymer electrolyte form fuel cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clearance gap cooling mechanism cools the clearance gap, thus improving durability of the cell, and suppressing utilization efficiency fall of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a polymer electrolyte form fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2, 3)    Gas diffusion layers (5, 6)    Separators (7, 8)    Seal structure (9)    Gasket part (9a)    Clearance gap (10)    Clearance gap cooling mechanism (11)    Polymer electrolyte form fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has assembled battery (100) that is comprised with battery container (11). The battery container is accommodated with molten salt-battery main portion having molten salt as electrolyte. The assembled battery is heated by a heater (14). A closed type outer case (13) is accommodated with the assembled battery and the heater.    USE - Closed type molten salt assembled battery such as lithium ion battery, sodium-sulfur battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicle such as bus and truck and home.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat retention effect of the assembled battery is raised, the electric power required for working molten salt battery can be economized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the outer case.    Battery container (11)    Outer case (13)    Cover portion (13b)    Heater (14)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a film-form separator (40) provided between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. A heat-resistant layer (50) containing an insulating moisture-content adsorption inorganic particle (51) and binder (52) is between electrode plates and separator. The moisture content contained in moisture-content adsorption inorganic particle is titrated by a Karl Fischer technique. The moisture retention characteristic is calculated based on difference between moisture content when particle is at 120 degrees C and moisture content when particle is at 150 degrees C.    USE - Battery for portable electronic devices such as notebook computer and video camcorder, vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of short circuit point can be suppressed and the increase in temperature of the battery can be suppressed when short circuit arises between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat-resistant layer.    Film-form separator (40)    Surface (41A)    Heat insulating layer (50)    Insulating moisture-content adsorption inorganic particle (51)    Binder (52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling device (30) adjusting temperature of an electric condenser (10) by circulating a medium. An internal resistance estimation part estimates an internal resistance value of the electric condenser, and a fan control part controls flow volume of the medium. The fan control part increases the flow volume of the medium at a time when the internal resistance value is high. Voltage sensors (21-23) detect voltage value for cells by switching a switch, where the detected voltage value is sent to a battery ECU (20).    USE - Apparatus for controlling an electric-condenser temperature adjusting device utilized for an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus detects the temperature of the electric condenser appropriately in an inexpensive manner, thus controlling temperature of an electric condenser appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an apparatus for controlling an electric-condenser temperature adjusting device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric condenser (10)    Battery electronic controlled unit (20)    Voltage sensors (21-23)    Cooling device (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (300) has main-control unit (310) that performs charging control using charging device (200). Starting control unit starts main-control unit. Main-control unit starts the electric charging control based on charge starting signal (IGP) obtained from starting control unit, when main-control unit is in a state which performs electric charging control. Starting control unit outputs starting signal based on state in which un-received signal is obtained from main-control unit and pilot signal (CPLT) is obtained from charge cable (400).    USE - Control apparatus for charging electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery and capacitor mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid car and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be externally charged in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    Charging device (200)    Control apparatus (300)    Main-control unit (310)    Charge cable (400)    Pilot signal (CPLT)    Charge starting signal (IGP)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus supplies electricity to an electric motor including a storage battery. A pressure regulation unit adjusts pressure applied to a storage battery. A periphery information detection unit detects the periphery information of a vehicle. A travel control unit controls driving state of vehicle based on periphery information of vehicle. The control unit adjusts the maximum value of discharge current of storage apparatus by adjusting pressure applied to storage battery when driving state of vehicle is controlled.    USE - Drive device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving state of vehicle according to the periphery information of vehicle can be controlled and the discharge current of electrical storage apparatus can be appropriately adjusted according to driving state of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the constant speed control by traveling control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining whether preceding vehicle is detected by peripheral information detection apparatus (101)    Step for increasing air pressure inside electrical storage apparatus to setting pressure for deceleration (103)    Step for controlling deceleration of vehicle (104)    Step for determining whether speed of vehicle is below minimum speed judgment value of predetermined speed range (105)
NOVELTY - The distributed-energy-generation system (102) comprises an electric power generating apparatus (105) to generate direct-current power. A direct current or alternating current power conversion medium (106) converts into alternating current power or direct current power that is produced by electric power generating apparatus. An electric current sensor (108a,108b) is provided for detecting electric current of the electric wire at side of a system. A voltage detection medium (107) detects voltage of the electric wire.    USE - Distributed-energy-generation system for supplying alternating current power to an electric power grid.    ADVANTAGE - The distributed-energy-generation system comprises an electric power generating apparatus to generate direct-current power, and thus provides correct shift difference of offset value of measurement electric power by making sum of the electric power value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric power arithmetic circuit calculates measurement electric power based on the electric current signal from the current sensor. A signal inversion medium (109) inverts positive or negative of the electric current signal from the current sensor. A signal integrating medium (110) integrates electric current signal from the current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the distributed-energy-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Distributed-energy-generation system (102)    Electric power generating apparatus (105)    Direct current or alternating current power conversion medium (106)    Voltage detection medium (107)    Electric current sensors (108a,108b)    Signal inversion medium (109)    Signal integrating medium (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has multiple terminals (q1-qN+1) provided corresponding to multiple connection parts (j1-jN+1), which electrically connect multiple cells (C1-CN). A voltage-measurement part measures value of voltage of each cell from the terminals. A contact resistance calculation part (5) computes value of contact resistance (r1-rN+1), which arises for each terminal. A cell voltage calculating part (8) computes voltage value of the cells using the value of the contact resistance. The contact resistance calculation part is provided with a capacitor.    USE - Apparatus for measuring voltage of cells in a stack-type secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, fuel cell, nickel hydride battery and nickel cadmium battery, utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for the secondary battery in a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage calculating part computes the voltage value of the cells using the value of the contact resistance and the value of the voltage, so that the voltage of each cell can be correctly measured when the contact resistance exists between a stack type battery and a measuring terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a cell voltage-measurement apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cells (C1-CN)    Connection parts (j1-jN+1)    Terminals (q1-qN+1)    Value of contact resistance (r1-rN+1)    Cell voltage measurement apparatus (2)    Contact resistance calculation part (5)    Cell voltage calculating part (8)
NOVELTY - The battery heat retention system has a duct (22) which introduces the air discharged from a motor (13) to a battery (4) which supplies electric power to the motor which drives the wheel.    USE - Battery heat retention system for retaining heat of battery used in motor vehicle to supply electric power to motor which drives wheel.    ADVANTAGE - Battery can be heated using waste heat of motor which drives wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top view showing the battery heat retention system.    Battery (4)    Side members (10)    Motor (13)    Duct (22)    Reinforcement members (30)
NOVELTY - The optical component (1) has several layer structures (2-4). A first layer structure (2) is designed as a photovoltaic cell, and a second layer structure (3) is designed as a switchable planar lighting element. A third layer structure (4) is designed as transparent layer structure which is electrically switched in a reversible manner. The electrical insulation layers (7,8) are provided between first layer structure and second layer structure, and second layer structure and third layer structure, respectively.    USE - Optical component used in roof, side plate and rear window of vehicle e.g. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ambient lighting to interior space of vehicle during night time is ensured, by provision of second layer structure as a switchable planar lighting element, so that driving off of rider from track is avoided. Too intense heating of interior space is prevented and power consumption of air conditioning apparatus is reduced. Functionality of optical component is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the optical component.    Optical component (1)    First layer structure (2)    Second layer structure (3)    Third layer structure (4)    Electrical insulating layers (7,8)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery contains lithium-nickel-manganese phosphate as positive electrode active material. The lithium-nickel-manganese phosphate has rhombic-type crystal structure which belongs to the space group Cmcm.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for personal computer, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high electric potential and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery contains lithium-nickel-manganese phosphate (LiNi(1-x)MnxPO4, where x is more than 0 and 0.15 or less) as positive electrode active material. The lithium-nickel-manganese phosphate has rhombic-type crystal structure which belongs to the space group Cmcm. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves mixing starting material of positive electrode active material containing lithium-nickel-manganese phosphate, heating the raw material liquid mixture, obtaining precipitate, performing temporary baking of the precipitate, obtaining precursor, covering at least one portion on the surface of particles of the precursor with carbon material and baking at 600-900 degrees C. The molar ratio of manganese with respect to total amount of manganese and nickel, is more than 0 and 0.15 or less.
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve body (2) integrating a filling device (6) for filling a high-pressure gas tank. A discharge device (9a) discharges high-pressure gas when pressure of the gas in the tank exceeds a threshold value. A pressure regulator (7) regulates the pressure such that the gas changes into low-pressure gas. A supply device (8) supplies the low-pressure gas to a low-pressure gas apparatus and comprises a solenoid valve (8a) for controlling the supply of the low-pressure gas to the apparatus.    USE - Valve for a high-pressure gas storage tank e.g. compressed natural gas storage tank, compressed hydrogen storage tank or compressed oxygen storage tank, used to supply high-pressure gases e.g. hydrogen or oxygen gases to an fuel cell, or to supply natural gas or propane to an internal combustion engine, of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve allows filling of the container, regulation of gas and supply of low pressure gas to the apparatus at same time while integrating a security system for providing security in the event of overpressure of gas in the container and the solenoid valve for controlling basic circuit pressure. The valve is compact in structure and fixed easily at the container to form a comprehensive set, which is easy to handle, and allows easy installation of the valve on the car. The valve allows protection of integrated elements in the valve during shocks while confining the high pressure within the tank in the event of internal fuel leaks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top sectional view of a valve.    Valve body (2)    Filling device (6)    Pressure regulator (7)    Supply device (8)    Solenoid valve (8a)    Discharge device (9a)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing total load analysis of electric potential of a rechargeable electrochemical system, and performing energy assessment of the system based on optimized heat balance while taking phenomena of thermal diffusion process between a surface and an electrochemical core of the electrochemical system for calculating temperature of the core. A set of variations of internal electrochemical variables of the system is calculated. An output signal (Y) is generated by application of a thermal model to an input signal (U).    USE - Method for estimating thermal state of a rechargeable electrochemical system i.e. lithium-ion battery, in a hybrid or electric vehicle. Can also be used for sizing the battery.    ADVANTAGE - The set of variations of the internal electrochemical variables of the system is calculated, and the output signal is generated by application of the thermal model to the input signal, thus allowing simulation of thermal, electrical and thermochemical runaway behaviours of the battery and preventing the risk of fire and explosion of the system. The method allows optimization of energy and thermal management strategies. The method enables minimizing computing time and predicting internal thermal characteristics of the battery under nominal and extreme operations in a reliable and precise manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an intelligent management system    (2) an electrical and thermal behavior simulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent management system.    Internal state change (F)    Input signal (U)    Internal state (X)    Output signal (Y)
NOVELTY - A modification system has desulfurizer with adsorption agent which adsorbs and removes sulfur compound contained in raw fuel gas, modifier which modifies raw fuel gas after desulfurizing to produce hydrogen rich gas, and adsorption performance evaluating unit which determines the adsorption performance of the adsorption agent based on the time-dependent detection result of a hydrogen gas sensor which detects the quantity of hydrogen gas contained in the raw fuel gas which flows in the desulfurizer.    USE - Modification system for fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Fall of adsorption performance is prevented before the performance degradation of modification catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Desulfurizer (1)    Modifier (2)    Hydrogen gas sensor (5)    Fuel cell (8)    Adsorption performance evaluation unit (11)    Desulfurization control unit (12)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate (4) comprises carbon nanotubes (3) and carbon nanohorns. The nanotubes are formed from a tubular graphite layer. The nanohorns are formed from a tubular graphite layer which one end closed. A portion of carbon-carbon bond which forms the graphite layer in the nanohorn is cut, and the carbon atom is chemically coupled with the carbon atom of nanotube. The nanohorn does not include a catalyst for nanotube production.    USE - Carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate is used in electroconductive paste, capacitors, and batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary batteries used for portable electronic devices, mobile communication devices, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate has excellent dispersibility and electroconductivity. The conjugate can be manufactured by a simple and economical method, without free control of content ratio of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanohorns.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate, which involves cutting a portion of carbon-carbon bond in nanohorn, mixing nanohorns with nanotubes to obtain a mixture, and heating the mixture in vacuum or inert gas atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate.    Carbon nanohorn aggregate (2)    Carbon nanotubes (3)    Carbon nanotube-nanohorn conjugate (4)
NOVELTY - The kit (202) has module housings (200) identically designed and universally utilizable for different modules (204) of a fuel cell device (10), where the modules are designed as an oxidizer supply module and a fuel cell module, respectively. The housings have identical receiving portions for receiving the modules. The housings have connection sections for attaching connecting devices for the modules before assembly of the fuel cell device. The connection section of each housing forms a cover for the receiving portions.    USE - Kit for a modular fuel cell device i.e. polymer membrane fuel cell (PEFC) device, in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. land vehicle such as motor car. Can also be used for a watercraft, an aircraft and a spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The module housings are identically designed and universally utilizable for the different modules of the fuel cell device, thus reducing number of different components required in the kit, and hence enabling production of flexibly utilizable fuel cell device while enabling easy assembly and disassembly of the fuel cell device. The utilization of the identical module housings enables production of a hybrid energy supply system for the vehicle in a simple manner, thus enabling a battery-operated vehicle to be operated with hydrogen by simple modification. The arrangement of the module housings achieves simple arrangement of the connecting devices for the modules while effectively preventing unintended replacement of the different connection sections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen is utilized as fuel for the fuel cell device. Oxygen from air is utilized as oxidizer for the fuel cell device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a modular fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a module housing of a fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (10)    Module housings (200)    Kit (202)    Modules of fuel cell device (204)    Connection openings (214)
NOVELTY - The method involves carrying out a modeling of the charging state (16) by a system model (17) of the ultracapacitor storage unit (10) corresponding to the parameter set as model parameter vector and generates a status vector describing the status of the ultracapacitor storage unit by the controller. The status of the system model of the real control path is tracked by a status monitor (18), in which a model deviation between an ultracapacitor voltage (u-uc) evaluated by the system model and the measured ultracapacitor voltage is minimized in a differential state vector (Delta-x).    USE - Method for controlling the power supply and power consumption of an ultracapacitor storage unit, particularly for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The status of the system model of the real control path is tracked by a status monitor, in which a model deviation between an ultracapacitor voltage evaluated by the system model and the measured ultracapacitor voltage is minimized in a differential state vector, and thus prevents over-charging of the ultracapacitor storage unit and also ensures easy and efficient minimizing of the model deviation between the ultracapacitor voltage and the measured ultracapacitor voltage, and enables increased service life of the ultracapacitor storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a power supply and power consumption controlling method.    Ultracapacitor storage unit (10)    Charging state (16)    System model (17)    Status monitor (18)    Differential state vector (Delta-x)    Ultracapacitor voltage (u-uc)
NOVELTY - The housing (1a-1d) has outer face (A1-A4) and connecting elements (2a,2a',2a'',2a''',2b,2b',2c,2c',2d,2d') for connecting the positively locking plug-type connection to the connecting elements (4a,4b) of another battery component (3a,3b). The positively locking plug-type connection is locked in a direction perpendicular to the outer face, with the connecting elements of the housings. The plug connection is sliding and/or locking connection or undercut tongue and groove connection or dovetail connection.    USE - Housing for cell or module of battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, or stationary system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing has simple plug-in connection mechanically connected with one or more battery components so that the assembly can be simplified. The assembly is more automated so that mass production can be achieved, and the defective cells can be replaced easily. The damage of housing by mechanical stress of the plug connection can be prevented. The blocking of positive plug connection prevents mechanical separation of the plug connection in the direction perpendicular to connecting element with the outer surface of the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the housing.    Housings (1a-1d)    Connecting elements of housing (2a,2a',2a'',2a''',2b,2b',2c,2c',2d,2d')    Battery components (3a,3b)    Connecting elements of battery component (4a,4b)    Outer faces (A1-A4)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining multiple battery modules (50). The battery modules are selected based on battery parameters e.g. state of charge, temperature, deterioration and service life. Requisition of battery or battery strand output voltage is provided. A battery module strand is arranged with the battery modules that are coupled with one another. The battery module is provided with a coupling unit (30) that is formed such that positive battery module voltage (Umod) and zero voltage of the battery modules are optionally output.    USE - Method for controlling a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling battery cells or battery modules in an individual manner and variety of states of the individual battery by obtaining requested battery output voltage, and producing the battery at low cost with reduced utilization space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery module.    Positive battery module voltage (Umod)    Coupling unit (30)    Battery modules (50)    Battery cells (51)    Terminals of battery (52, 53)
NOVELTY - The module (110) has two coupling units (121,122) whose inputs (131,132,141,142) and outputs (151,152) are connected with each other and adapted to response to control signal. The inputs (131,142) of the coupling units (121) are respectively connected with positive terminal (161) of a battery cell group (111) and negative terminal (172) of a battery cell group (112). The input (141) of coupling unit (121), negative terminal (171) of battery cell group (111), input (132) of coupling unit (122) and positive terminal (162) of battery cell group (112) are interconnected.    USE - Double battery module connected with electric drive motor for motor car (claimed). Can also be used in electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the double battery module can be improved efficiently and the service life of the battery can be prolonged effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the double battery module.    Double battery module (110)    Battery cell groups (111,112)    Coupling units (121,122)    Inputs of coupling units (131,132,141,142)    Outputs of coupling units (151,152)    Positive terminals of battery cell group (161,162)    Negative terminals of battery cell group (171,172)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery cell stack (10) comprising two battery cells (11), where each battery cell is contacted by phase change material (PCM)-containing cell (12) that is inserted into the battery cell stack. The PCM-containing cell is arranged between the two battery cells, and comprises a heat conductive structure (16) or heat conducting matrix at an inner side of the PCM-containing cell. The PCM-containing cell is thermally and conductively connected with a cooling plate or an evaporator plate. A housing (15) of the PCM-containing cell comprises a pressure compensating element.    USE - Battery module i.e. lithium ion battery module, for use in a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell is contacted by PCM-containing cell that is inserted into the battery cell stack, thus enabling rapid heat exchange between the PCM volume of the PCM-containing cells and the individual battery cells, and hence maintaining optimal range of operating temperature of the battery cells in a reliable manner by minimizing thermal path length between the PCM-molecules and the battery. The module maximizes the thermal contact area between the PCM and the battery cells without inserting microencapsulated PCM into the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view a battery cell stack of a battery module with pressing plates.    Battery cell stack (10)    Battery cells (11)    PCM-containing cell (12)    Pressing plate (13)    Housing (15)    Heat conductive structure (16)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage device (17) has ultra-capacitors (35) that are arranged on a common printed circuit board (41). The ultra-capacitors facing away from an elastic intermediate layer (45) is pressed against a housing wall (46) by a pressing unit. Terminals (43) of ultra-capacitors are extended through circuit board into elastic intermediate layer. The elastic intermediate layer is provided with a high thermal conductivity for dissipating heat loss of ultra-capacitors on housing wall.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for vehicle e.g. industrial truck such as counterweight fork-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since elastic intermediate layer is provided with high thermal conductivity for dissipating heat loss of ultra-capacitors on housing wall, good cooling effect is attained. Hence the service life of the electrical energy storage device can be increased. The secure mounting of ultra-capacitors within the single housing is ensured. The damage caused by vibrations can be prevented, as the ultra-capacitors are provided with energy-absorption properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (17)    Ultra-capacitor (35)    Common printed circuit board (41)    Terminal (43)    Elastic intermediate layer (45)    Housing wall (46)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has an engine main body (5) comprising a cylinder (2), a cylinder head (3) and a crank case (4). A thermo-element (10) is formed in the engine main body. An oil path (7) circulates engine oil (OL), and an external oil path (8) is formed in an outer side of the engine main body, where a low temperature side (10a) of the thermo-element is connected to the external oil path and a high temperature side (10b) comprises an electric power generation part (11a) connected to an exhaust pipe (33).    USE - Engine i.e. air cooled engine, for use in a saddle-riding type vehicle i.e. two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used as internal combustion engine in three-wheeled vehicle such as three-wheel buggy and four-wheel buggy.    ADVANTAGE - The engine allows the external oil path to transfer the engine oil sucked up from an oil pump to a cylinder, and utilizes cooled engine oil for bass side of the thermo-element, so that effective temperature difference can be made, thus enlarging electric power generation amount. The engine allows the thermo-element to be arranged in exhaust pipe downstream, so that fall of the exhaust-gas temperature by thermal absorption effect is prevented, thus allowing catalyst to act effectively under high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an engine in a saddle-riding type vehicle.    Engine oil (OL)    Engine (1)    Cylinder (2)    Cylinder head (3)    Crank case (4)    Engine main body (5)    Oil path (7)    External oil path (8)    Thermo-element (10)    Low temperature side (10a)    High temperature side (10b)    Electric power generation parts (11a, 11b)    Exhaust pipe (33)
NOVELTY - The generator has two airflow guidance openings (11a,11b) that are provided in the left and right side portions of the vehicle (10) respectively. A wind flow path (12) is provided to circulate the wind by connecting the airflow guidance openings. The windmills (13,14) are rotated by the wind provided in the wind flow path and distribute in the width direction of the vehicle. A generator (15) is driven by the rotation of the windmill.    USE - Wind power generator mounted in vehicle (claimed) for e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance acts on the front-back direction of a vehicle can be increased with the increase in the drive resistance by electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wind power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Airflow guidance openings (11a,11b)    Wind flow path (12)    Windmills (13,14)    Generator (15)
NOVELTY - The device has primary circuits (2-4) in which first magnetic coolant flows temporarily through first magnetic field and temporarily through electrochemical energy accumulator (1). The coolant is temporarily supported by thermal convection through primary circuits. A heat exchanger is partially or temporarily exposed to the magnetic field.    USE - Device for cooling electrochemical energy accumulator such as lithium chemistry based galvanic cell batteries in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The influence of magnetic field strength and direction of magnetic field direction on properties of the magnetic cooling liquid can be controlled easily, so that cooling of the battery is performed efficiently. The magnetic field for generating the required current to the electrochemical energy storage device can be removed, so that cooling of the electrochemical energy storage device by the magnetic cooling liquid is possible even in the absence of external power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cooling electrochemical energy accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for cooling electrochemical energy accumulator.    Electrochemical energy storage device (1)    Primary circuits (2-4)    Pump (7)    Cooler (9)    Cooling channels (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has multiple battery cells (3) formed in a prismatic manner and stacked to a cell stack (2). The cell stack is surrounded by a battery housing, which comprises a support housing section (4), a cooling device e.g. cooling plate, and a cover plate for the cell stack. The cooling device and the cover plate are formed as supporting elements of the battery housing. The cover plate comprises a battery electronic system. The cooling plate is made of metallic material and cooled by a cooling medium, and comprises a bore hole.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for storing electrically driving power in a vehicle i.e. partial electrical driven vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stack is surrounded by the battery housing, which comprises the support housing section, the cooling device and the cover plate for the cell stack, where the cooling device and the cover plate are formed as the supporting elements of the battery housing, thus constructing the battery in space-saving, simple, inexpensive and efficient manner with fewer components and reduced weight in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery in a partly assembled state.    Battery (1)    Cell stack (2)    Battery cells (3)    Support housing section (4)    Clamping element (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a battery (6) that is arranged in the region of a vehicle supporting structure (2) in which several hollow profiled carriers (3,4) are formed. A battery has a battery housing (7) comprising a vent (17) that is formed corresponding to an aperture (18) provided in hollow profiled carriers so as to communicate with interior (19) of hollow profiled carriers.    USE - Vehicle such as electrically propelled vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be installed easily on the support structure within the vehicle while reducing the installation space and improving rigidity. The cost and weight reduction of battery can be attained easily. The safe and uniform cooling of the battery unit can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the support structure, section view of battery, and front side views of support structure in two states.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle supporting structure (2)    Hollow profiled carriers (3,4)    Battery (6)    Battery housing (7)    Vent (17)    Aperture (18)    Interior (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (10) comprises a fuel cell stack (12) having a cathode gas supply (14) for supplying cathode chamber of the fuel cell stack with an oxygen containing gas mixture, and a cathode gas discharge (16). The cathode gas supply is arranged on a feed line (18). An oxygen enriching apparatus (28) is arranged for increasing the oxygen content in the oxygen-containing gas mixture. The cathode gas supply has a recirculation line (32) arranged downstream of the air conveyor (22) from feed line. The oxygen enriching apparatus is arranged in recirculation line.    USE - Fuel cell assembly of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode side of fuel cell assembly can be operated dynamically, so that quick adaptation to load change of the fuel cell is enabled. More flexible response to different load conditions of the fuel cell is provided. The air-moving device can still work in a field with optimized efficiency without shutting from its operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode gas supply (14)    Cathode gas discharge (16)    Feed line (18)    Air conveyor (22)    Oxygen enriching apparatus (28)    Recirculation line (32)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a triangular-shaped nano-structure (3) designed as a nano-antenna, and a circular-shaped nano-structure (5) assigned with the triangular-shaped nano-structure. The circular-shaped nano-structure consists of gold such that the circular-shaped nano-structure is made to react with chemical species. The circular-shaped nano-structure acts as a catalytic converter, and is arranged in a plasmonic near-field or in nano-focus of the triangular-shaped nano-structure. A monochromatic light source i.e. laser, illuminates the triangular-shaped nano-structure and a detection element.    USE - Device for detecting chemical species e.g. gas (claimed) such as hazardous gas, to measure hydrogen concentration in a fuel cell field. Can also be used in a biochemistry field.    ADVANTAGE - The circular-shaped nano-structure consists of gold such that the circular-shaped nano-structure is made to react with the chemical species to be detected, thus enabling reliable and precise detection of the chemical species in a small concentration range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for detecting chemical species    (2) a method for manufacturing a device for detecting chemical species.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circular-shaped nano-structure and a triangular-shaped nano-structure.    Distance between circular-shaped nano-structure and triangular-shaped nano-structure (d)    Chemical species detection device (1)    Triangular-shaped nano-structure (3)    Circular-shaped nano-structure (5)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage device (17) comprises an electric drive unit particularly a hybrid drive unit, and several ultra-capacitors that are arranged on a common printed circuit board. The test leading portions of the ultra capacitors arranged at the common printed circuit board are interconnected, for measuring the voltage or temperature of the ultra-capacitors. The monitoring power electronic units (10) arranged at the printed circuit board, are connected to the measuring lines.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. counterweight forklift industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The ultra capacitors arranged at the common printed circuit board are used as memory cells, so that the low-cost manufacturing process of electrical energy storage device is achieved. The capacitors are arranged on the circuit board by using low-cost soldering process. The compact design of the electrical energy storage device is achieved by the formation of conductor tracks for the power terminals of electrical energy storage device. The favorable electrical properties of the ultra capacitors can be achieved by reliable cooling of the capacitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit diagrams of the incineration-motor-electrical powertrain for vehicle comprising electrical energy storage device.    Industrial truck (1)    Vehicle frame (2)    Driving wheel (3)    Monitoring power electronic unit (10)    Electrical energy storage device (17)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1a) has a fluid circuit (5) which is entirely provided within the housing (2). A fluid motor (4) is designed, such that a change in temperature of the fluid in the housing external portion (B) at full capacity of the fluid motor is always less than 1 degrees C. The fluid circuit has channel (6) provided in the housing, for allowing circulation of fluid.    USE - Arrangement for controlling temperature of rechargeable battery in electrically powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quick heating of the battery cells is performed, without causing risk of overheating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for temperature control of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fluid machine arranged in the battery housing, and outside the battery.    Arrangement for controlling temperature of rechargeable battery (1a)    Housing (2)    Fluid motor (4)    Fluid circuit (5)    Channel (6)    Housing external portion (B)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a thermoelectric device (30) set in thermal contact with battery cells (25) that are connected to a direct current (DC) power bus (23). A temperature measuring device (40) measures the temperature of predetermined portion of battery cells. A cell balancing circuit (50) connected to battery cells, receives a portion of electric current of battery cells to selectively redirect to the thermoelectric device. An electronic controller (70) operatively connected to cell balancing circuit, controls the flow of electric current to the thermoelectric device.    USE - System for temperature management of battery stack of lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride battery, lead acid battery and nickel-cadmium battery for entertainment system, measuring device, lighting control system, heater, ventilation and cooling system of electric car and hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Overcharging of battery cells can be prevented and service life of the battery stack can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for temperature management of battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagram of the system for temperature management of battery stack.    System for temperature management of battery stack (10)    DC power bus (23)    Battery cell (25)    Thermoelectric device (30)    Temperature measuring device (40)    Cell balancing circuit (50)    Electronic controller (70)
NOVELTY - The pack has cell module is provided to form battery module through span bridge chip. The upper cover and lower cover main portion are provided with top and bottom of battery module. The battery module is arranged on top of main shell portion. The upper cover and lower cover are provided on the main shell portion of the main portion. The battery management unit is arranged on the inner surface of the main shell portion of the battery module through signal wire.    USE - Modular battery pack for electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The modular battery pack ensures high ventilation, dust-proof and waterproof effect in efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator arranged between positive and negative electrodes. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material consisting of silicon particles or silicon alloy particles. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent and electrolytic salt dissolved in the nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous solvent contains methyl trifluoro propionate and fluoroethylene carbonate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to drive power supply of portable electronic device, electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacitance and excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristic obtained by suppressing unnecessary reaction between negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. A high mechanical strength is obtained by improving the binding property of negative electrode active material particles.
NOVELTY - A to-be-processed fluid containing a support, metal (A), and ion of metal (B) is introduced between rotating processing surfaces (1,2) and pressurized. A force in the direction which makes surface (2) separate surface (1) with the pressure is generated and maintained between the surfaces at a micro interval. The fluid is merged between the surfaces and a thin film fluid is formed by passing the fluid through the surfaces. The reducing agent and ion of metal (B) are reacted and metal (A) is modified with metal (B), to obtain a catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst for electrodes of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of metal-supported catalyst. The catalyst provides electrodes which improve electric power generation performance of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - support, metal (A), and ion of metal (B) are prepared into a to-be-processed fluid containing at least one type of the components. The to-be-processed fluid is introduced between processing surfaces (1,2) which rotate relatively and pressure is applied. A force in the direction which makes surface (2) separate surface (1) with the pressure applied to the fluid is generated and maintained between the surfaces at a micro interval. The fluid is merged between the surfaces and a thin film fluid is formed by passing the fluid through the surfaces. The reducing agent and ion of metal (B) are reacted in the thin film fluid and metal (A) is modified with metal (B), to obtain a catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of the apparatus used for manufacturing catalyst.    Processing surfaces (1,2)    Case (3)    Contact surface pressure providing mechanism (4)    Rotating shaft (50)    Flow path (d1)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device has a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt. The non-aqueous solvent contains 4-fluoroalkyl (1, 3)-dioxolan-2-one compound (I) ( less than or equal to 5000 ppm) and substituted ethane-1,2-diol compound (II).    USE - Electrochemical device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device has improved storing characteristics and high voltage cycling characteristics in a high temperature environment, low-temperature characteristics and long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device has a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt. The non-aqueous solvent contains 4-fluoroalkyl (1, 3)-dioxolan-2-one compound of formula (I) ( less than or equal to 5000 ppm) and substituted ethane-1,2-diol compound of formula (H-C(H)-OH-C(OH)(H)(Rf)) (II).    Rf=-CF3, -CH2CF3 or -CH2CF2CF3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt, where the non-aqueous solvent contains 4-fluoroalkyl (1, 3)-dioxolan-2-one compound (I) and substituted ethane-1,2-diol compound    (2) 4-fluoroalkyl (1, 3)-dioxolan-2-one compound (I) and substituted ethane-1,2-diol compound.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises non-aqueous electrolyte consists of positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous solvent, and electrolytic salt, wherein nonaqueous solvent contains 4,4-ditrifluoromethyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one and less than or equal to 5000 ppm of 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propane-1,2-diol with respect to 4,4-ditrifluoromethyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one.    USE - An electrochemical device for hybrid vehicles and distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Electrochemical device has excellent high temperature storing characteristics and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device comprises non-aqueous electrolyte consists of positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous solvent, and electrolytic salt, wherein nonaqueous solvent contains 4,4-ditrifluoromethyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one of formula (1) and less than or equal to 5000 ppm of 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propane-1,2-diol of formula HOCH2C(OH)(CF3)2 (I) with respect to 4,4-ditrifluoromethyl-(1,3)-dioxolan-2-one.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and electrolyte solution, where the positive electrode electric potential at the time of a full charge is 4-5.5V on a lithium reference electrode, and the positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material having discharge voltage of 3.5-5.5V. The electrolyte solution contains cyano borate salt compound and a solvent.    USE - Electrical storage device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), for use as a power supply for a mobile telephone, a personal computer and an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electrolytic capacitor, an electrical double layer capacitor and a lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The device can work stably in a high voltage area. The device improves electric capacitance, input-output characteristics and cycling characteristics of the lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and electrolyte solution, where the positive electrode electric potential at the time of a full charge is 4-5.5V on a lithium reference electrode, and the positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material having discharge voltage of 3.5-5.5V. The electrolyte solution contains cyano borate salt compound of formula (Mn+((B(CN)4-a(X2R13)a)-)n).    Mn+=monovalent, bivalent or trivalent organic or inorganic cation, preferably lithium ion (Li+);    X2=O or S;    R13=H or 1-10C hydrocarbon;    n=1-3;and    a=0-3.
NOVELTY - The bipolar/dipolar lithium ion battery has positive and negative electrodes that are coupled, via electronic conductivity, using a material containing single unit silicon to be used as an electroconductive collector (10). The silicon consists of fibrous silicon particles (50) that are arranged, via resin (60), in a state in which conduction between both sides is possible. The resin consists of polyolefin, polyamide, a polyimide, a polyamidoimide, an epoxy resin or bakelite.    USE - Bipolar/dipolar type lithium ion battery for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a bipolar battery that uses silicon as its main component for the collector, thus ensuring maximum oxidation resistance which in turn ensures long-term reliability of the bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic diagram of the collector of the bipolar battery.    Collector (10)    Silicon particles (50)    Resin (60)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a photovoltaic cell (3), which is arranged between a surface protective layer (1) and a back surface protective layer (4). The surface protective layer is made of resin as filler (2), which satisfies elasticity modulus of 1 gigapascal or more with 80% or more of total light transmittance. Thickness of the surface protective layer is 1mm or more. Sum total of thickness of the two surface protective layer and the back surface protective layer is 3mm or more.    USE - Solar cell module for use with solar cell panel for vehicles (Claimed), and for photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module comprises a photovoltaic cell, which is arranged between a surface protective layer and a back surface protective layer, and hence ensures light weight, easy attachment, reduced cost and outstanding impact resistance of the module, prevents destruction of photovoltaic device by tensile stress, and suppresses deflection and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Surface protective layer (1)    Filler (2)    Photovoltaic cell (3)    Back surface protective layer (4)
NOVELTY - The component has a vanadium liquid flow battery seal ring membrane integrated assemble body provided with a membrane and a sealing ring. The membrane and the sealing ring are integrated with each other. A single stack part is provided with two frame plates, a sealing ring clamping groove and a sealing ring membrane integrated component part. The two frame plates are fixed into the clamping groove. The sealing ring membrane integrated component part is installed at a lower end of one the frame plates. The frame plate is fixed with a sealing ring protruding end face of the clamping groove.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery sealing ring membrane integrated component.    ADVANTAGE - The component has better sealing effect and stable performance, and prevents leakage phenomenon.
NOVELTY - The box has an upper cover fixed with a box body of a power battery by a bolt. A sealing pad is arranged between the upper cover and the box body of the power battery. A periphery of the upper cover is extended with a lower turned-over edge.    USE - Electric automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box improves sealing property of the power battery box body due to utilization of the sealing pad between the upper cover and the box body.
NOVELTY - The system has multiple monomer parts provided with a galvanic pile assembly. Two ends of a fuel battery are connected with a platform. The platform is provided with multiple rubber tube channel peristaltic pumps with insulating pulse breaking characteristics. Two ends of each rubber tube channel peristaltic pump are respectively connected with a current divider and a current collector. An end side part of the current collector is connected with an electrolyte storage part and a processing device through a common channel.    USE - Rubber tube peristaltic pump electrolyte circulating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high reliability, and avoids single stack defects and liquid aluminum short circuit and reduces energy consumption. The system realizes integrated modular production process with large power utilization rate, so that the system is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The exchanging system has a power supply system supplying electric energy to a user terminal that is connected with a heat exchange sub-system. The heat exchange sub-system is provided with a heat exchange module that is provided with multiple heat exchange units. The heat exchange units are provided with multiple heat exchangers. Each heat exchanger is provided with a common heat exchange pipe and peripheral heat exchange pipelines that are arranged around the common heat exchange pipe. Two pipes are connected with the periphery heat exchange pipelines.    USE - Heat exchanging system.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanging system improves energy utilization rate of the power supply system, and has high integrity.
NOVELTY - The method involves transferring kinetic energy of vehicle braking in a flywheel, a spring, a compressor and an electric generator. Motion of medium i.e. water, is continuously conducted in a vehicle in a recovery mode. A cascade of a wind motor of a wing turbine is placed in a front, a rear or a side of a case of the vehicle by an air-driven turbine i.e. wind motor. Energy from a shaft of the air-driven turbine is indirectly transferred on a propeller of the vehicle by a transmission unit, the flywheel, the spring, the compressor and the electric generator.    USE - Method for recovering kinetic energy of ground-based and water-based vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a constant-temperature water bath boiler connected with a humidifier. A back pressure regulating valve is utilized for controlling pressure of humidifying water. A monitoring system is provided with a temperature and humidity control unit. A high temperature-resisting and high moisture-resisting temperature and humidity sensor is fixed on the humidifier. A fuel cell is fixed with the temperature and humidity control unit. A temperature controller is utilized for controlling an adjusting flow rate of a water pump. A back pressure adjusting valve is matched with the humidifier.    USE - Gas humidifying system for a fuel battery test platform.    ADVANTAGE - The system can realize humidifying water temperature control effect, humidifying water flow rate, water pressure control function and automatic water replenishing function and ensures better synergetic effect and gas humidity accurate control effect.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell catalyst comprising conductive carbon black as a carrier and active component including palladium copper molybdenum alloy with a core-shell structure, is new, where the alloy with the core-shell structure comprises carbon black (70-91 wt.%), copper (2-10 wt.%), palladium (2-10 wt.%) and molybdenum (5-10 wt.%).    USE - Used as a fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst can be easily and economically prepared with high stability thus improving the performance and efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing fuel cell catalyst.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar energy power supply system provided with a solar panel, a controller and a storage battery, where the controller is arranged with a drive chamber. The solar panel is connected with a storage battery and a vehicle oil electric heater that is fixed on an outer part of a water tank of a diesel vehicle. The vehicle oil electric heater is connected with a temperature control switch.    USE - Intelligent solar energy diesel anti-freezing device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, inexpensive and environment-friendly, and utilizes full reproducible solar energy so as to reduce fuel consumption and energy consumption.
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste composition comprises mixture including aluminum content of 60-80 wt.%, 0.1-2 wt.% of lead-free glass additive, 0.1-2 wt.% of oxide additive and remainder of organic vehicle including resin and solvent.    USE - Aluminum paste composition is used for forming back surface magnetic field on back surface of silicon solar cell for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient solar cell having excellent phosphor conversion efficiency, favorable bowing characteristics and reduced internal stress is manufactured using the aluminum paste composition, with improved yield.
NOVELTY - The air-purifier has a shell provided with a fan, a control unit and a solar panel. A first purifying unit and a second purifying unit are arranged between an air inlet and an air outlet along an air flow direction of the fan.    USE - Air-purifier for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The air-purifier can conveniently and effectively remove dust in the car, and improves a driving environment of the car.
NOVELTY - The car has a lead connected with a solar energy battery plate and a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a motor by a power supply control system. The power supply control system is arranged between the storage battery and a motor switch.    USE - Solar energy two-wheeled electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure and convenient to use, and allows the storage battery for absorbing and storing solar energy that is supplied to the electric motor car so as to operate the electric motor car in a normal manner. The car converts the solar energy into electric energy and reduces energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery tube fixed with a battery supporting frame. An end cover is fixedly connected with the battery tube. The battery supporting frame is symmetrically distributed with an elastic location claw.    USE - Electric bicycle battery fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use. The device reduces vibration of a battery.
NOVELTY - A drive unit (A1) comprises: at least one polymer actuator device, where the polymer actuator device is configured using an ion exchange resin containing a moisturizing agent.    USE - As a drive unit, used in lens module, image pickup unit, and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The drive unit suppresses a characteristic deterioration depending on an ambient environment (e.g. a reduction in response speed in a low humidity environment, and reduction in displacement magnitude after storage in a high temperature environment).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lens module comprising a lens; and the drive unit driving the lens;    (2) an image pickup unit comprising lens; an image pickup device acquiring an image pickup signal of image formation by the lens; and the drive unit driving the lens;    (3) a fuel cell comprising at least one power generation section, where the power generation section includes an oxygen electrode, fuel electrode, and an electrolyte film inserted between the oxygen electrode and the fuel electrode, and the electrolyte film is configured using an ion exchange resin containing a moisturizing agent; and    (4) an ion exchange resin containing a moisturizing agent.
NOVELTY - A sodium rechargeable battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a sodium-ion nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode includes sulfur-type positive-electrode active material containing carbon and sulfur.    USE - Sodium rechargeable battery is used for vehicle (claimed) and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium rechargeable battery has improved cycling characteristics, and suppressed elution of sulfur into the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The system has a liquid inlet opening located on a liquid inlet pipe (50). Multiple inlet branch pipes (52) are connected between the liquid inlet main pipe and a fuel cell stack main body. A liquid outlet is located on a liquid outlet pipe (51). Multiple liquid outlet branch pipes (53) are connected between the liquid outlet pipe and a fuel cell stack main body. A liquid outlet opening and a liquid inlet opening are connected to form a cooling circulation loop of a fuel cell through a circulation loop.    USE - Cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains uniform temperature distribution between fuel cell stack end plate single battery and a middle position of the single battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling system.    Liquid inlet pipe (50)    Pipe section (50a)    Liquid outlet pipe (51)    Inlet branch pipes (52)    Liquid outlet branch pipes (53)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box provided with a storage battery anode, battery cathode, battery status parameter reading port, a management system maintenance port and a detection port. A positive electrode is electrically connected with a storage battery through a storage battery module. The battery module is connected in series or in parallel. The battery status parameter reading port and the management system maintenance port are electrically connected with a battery management system that is electrically connected with a storage battery module.    USE - Electric vehicle-mounted energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is smart in design, simple in structure, dustproof, waterproof, and safe and reliable to use, stable in performance and convenient to maintain, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle-mounted energy storage device.
NOVELTY - A vanadium liquid flow battery current collector preparing method involves uniformly mixing high molecular weight polymer and a conductive filler in a weight ratio of 30-50:50-70. The temperature of the mixture is controlled at 100-150 degrees C under a rotating speed of 20-40 rounds/minute for 10-30 minutes. Dispersant (5-10 wt.%) is added to the obtained mixture and subjected to constant temperature heating at 150-200 degrees C for 20-60 minutes. The heated mixture is stirred to obtain a mold. The mold is heated to 150-200 degrees C. The heated mold is kept in constant temperature and pressed.    USE - Method for preparing a vanadium liquid flow battery current collector.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the vanadium liquid flow battery current collector in an easy and economical manner with high conductivity and low-resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vanadium liquid flow battery current collector preparing method involves uniformly mixing high molecular weight polymer and a conductive filler in a weight ratio of 30-50:50-70. The temperature of the mixture is controlled at 100-150 degrees C under a rotating speed of 20-40 rounds/minute for 10-30 minutes. Dispersant (5-10 wt.%) is added to the obtained mixture and subjected to constant temperature heating at 150-200 degrees C for 20-60 minutes. The heated mixture is stirred to obtain a mold. The mold is heated to 150-200 degrees C. The heated mold is kept in constant temperature for 20-40 minutes and pressed to pressure of 30-50 MPa for 40-60 minutes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for preparing a vanadium liquid flow battery current collector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The reformer (100) has an envelope (110) which is provided with a hollow. The reactor (120) is fixed to envelope. An entry wiring (130) is connected to reactor. The reactant is supplied to the reactor. An outlet piping (140) is connected to other end of the reactor. The catalyst product is passed through the outlet piping. The space is formed between the reactor and the envelope. The vibration that is delivered from the outside is absorbed by the insulating material (150).    USE - Fuel reformer for fuel cell system installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation effect can be improved. The vibration that is delivered from the outside can be absorbed effectively. The heat loss can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel reformer.    Fuel reformer (100)    Envelope (110)    Reactor (120)    Entry wiring (130)    Outlet piping (140)    Insulating material (150)
NOVELTY - The valve (2) has a main body (4) comprising a passage (6) through which fluid is permitted to flow. A sliding unit (12) i.e. thin plate, is provided in the body, and is movable between open position and closed position. A biased plug (18) is arranged within the main body adjacent to the sliding unit, where the plug abuts an outer surface (22) of the sliding unit. The plug permits the fluid to flow through an orifice (16) of the unit, when the unit is in the open position. The plug seals the orifice when the unit is in the closed position.    USE - Anode valve for controlling flow of fuel i.e. oxygen/air, to a cathode for warm-up a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. electro-chemical device, in a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a cathode valve.    ADVANTAGE - The plug permits the fluid to flow through the orifice of the sliding unit, when the unit is in the open position, and seals the orifice when the unit is in the closed position, so as to protect the orifice from ice buildup and blockage during fuel cell system shutdown. The orifice can be formed through the sliding unit, and the walls surrounding the orifice can be formed by an insert made of a material to optimize wear and friction characteristics of the walls surrounding the orifice.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The body of the biased plug is made of metallic and polymeric material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side elevational view of an anode valve in a closed position.    Anode valve (2)    Main body (4)    Passage of body (6)    Sliding unit (12)    Orifice (16)    Biased plug (18)    Outer surface of sliding unit (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has holding mechanism (33,35) that is provided with a plate shaped zipper (50b,60b). The zipper has concave-shaped section that is pressed down to contact the holding center of the holding mechanism. A mid position section of battery element main structure is made to contact the outer peripheral surface of the battery element main structure so that winding center axis of the battery element main structure corresponds with holding center axis of the holding mechanism.    USE - Positioning conveying apparatus of battery element main structure, for assembly system of battery (claimed) such as high capacity secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning of outer peripheral surface of battery element main structure is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembly system of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembly system of battery.    Holding mechanisms (33,35)    Conveying unit (37)    Attachment head (40)    Zippers (50b,60b)    Zipper clamp mechanism (70)
NOVELTY - The voltage detection unit (52) detects output voltage of fuel battery (1). An internal resistance calculation unit (53) computes internal resistance based on output current and voltage. The amplitude voltage determination unit (600) determines amplitude voltage of AC signal applied by AC-signal application unit (3). The inclination of electric current and voltage characteristic shows relationship between output current and voltage so that amplitude voltage of AC signal which is applied by AC-signal application unit is enlarged.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in boat, ship and portable generator or domestic use generator.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the fuel battery can be measured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the impedance measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel battery (1)    AC-signal application unit (3)    Current detection unit (51)    Voltage detection unit (52)    Internal resistance calculation unit (53)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electrical storage unit (5) which charges/discharges an electric power, and stores the regenerated electric power of a rotary electric machine. A voltage transducer (6) converts the voltage in order to supply electric power to a rotary electric machine from the electrical storage unit. A cooling path (8) cools the rotary electric machine. The heat generated by a heat generating main portion is cooled by the cooling path. A thermal diffusion path (9) transmits the heat generated by the heat generating main portion to the electrical storage unit.    USE - Drive power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage unit is heated efficiently without reducing the cooling capability of the cooling device. The service life of the drive power supply device is enhanced. The charge/discharge characteristic deterioration and the electrostatic capacitance fall of the drive power supply device are prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive power supply device (1)    Electrical storage unit (5)    Voltage transducer (6)    Cooling path (8)    Thermal diffusion path (9)
NOVELTY - The LED backlight circuit (116) generates operating voltage of LED (112) which is mounted in vehicle and used as a backlight of the LCD module. The CPU power supply (140) supplies battery voltage to power supply circuit (150) when battery voltage is more than predetermined value. Power supply circuit generates fixed output voltage from input voltage with which fluctuation is permitted. The switching circuit (164) supplies terminal voltage of capacitor (160) to power supply circuit when battery voltage becomes lower than predetermined value.    USE - Device for supplying power to microcomputer.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the power supply device can be reduced and the size of the power supply device can be minimized. The noise in the terminal voltage of the battery can be reduced. The reliable operation at the time of battery voltage drop is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the CPU power supply.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    LED (112)    LED backlight circuit (116)    CPU power supply (140)    Power supply circuit (150)    Capacitor (160)    Switching circuit (164)
NOVELTY - The charging system has a charging stand (200) for obtaining vehicle information and supplying power to a battery equipped in the vehicle (100) on the basis of the transmitted vehicle information to a management server (300). The management server determines charging condition of the vehicle battery, and transmits the charging information to the charging stand. The charging stand receives the charging information transmitted through the management server, and supplies power to the battery on the basis of the charging condition corresponding to the received charging information.    USE - Charging system for charging vehicle such as pure electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle controls the motor through the motor controller when the power is supplied from the battery, in order to achieve optimum efficiency and replace the engine with the motor. Thus, the complete eco-friendly vehicle is achieved with no noxious gas discharge. The power for charging is determined whether supplied by using identification information on the vehicle, so that charging power use of the illegal vehicle can be prevented. The position information of the illegal vehicle is provided to management server, so that the illegal vehicle can be effectively prevented from charging power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of charging vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the charging system comprising charging stand and management server.    Vehicle (100)    Charging stand (200)    Management server (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell stack that provides a cathode exhaust in normal operation. A finned condenser (12) has coolant fluid flow paths (13), and condensation fluid flow paths (18) to conduct the cathode exhaust. The condenser has plate-fin type heat exchanger with sets of corrugated fins (14,15) between plates (16,17). The condenser avoids pooling of condensate during low fluid flow either by a large fraction of end surfaces of condenser, by corrugated fins of plate-fin or finned tube condenser or by tubes of finned tube condenser.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condenser avoids pooling of condensate during low fluid flow either by a large fraction of end surfaces of condenser, by corrugated fins of plate-fin or finned tube condenser or by tubes of finned tube condenser, the formation of ice at the exits of the flow channels can be prevented, and the water can be removed from the exit ends of the reactant fluid flow channels. Hence the blockage of air flow based on subsequent startup of the fuel cell stack can be prevented. The cathode exhaust flow is diminished during shutdown of the fuel cell stack. Hence the plugging of flow channels during normal operation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the plate-fin type heat exchanger.    Finned condenser (12)    Coolant fluid flow paths (13)    Corrugated fins (14,15)    Plates (16,17)    Condensation fluid flow paths (18)
NOVELTY - The structure has a convex portion that is provided with a battery storage chamber (10) which accommodates a battery in a vehicle floor portion. An inlet port (11) is provided in a vehicle forward side of the battery storage chamber. An exhaust port (12) is arranged in a back side of the battery storage chamber. The exhaust port is opened along the downstream direction of the convex portion, so as to traverses the airflow accompanying the vehicle.    USE - Cooling structure of battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the battery can be improved by ventilating the space where the battery is accommodated using the dynamic pressure generated by the traveling airflow of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cooling structure.    Battery storage chamber (10)    Inlet port (11)    Exhaust port (12)    Battery (20)    Frame portion (35)
NOVELTY - The pack (BP) has a radiation fin (B3) integrally formed by an upper surface. A bus-bar (BT1) is connected to an electrode of a square-shaped battery cell integrated in an insert molding, where a surface of the electrode is orthogonal to thickness direction of the square-shaped battery cell. An opening part orients the electrode and inserts the square-shaped battery cell in a bottom face of the pack. A nail part urges the square-shaped battery cell inserted while latching the inserted square-shaped battery cell in an inlet port of the opening part along a direction of the electrode.    USE - Box-shaped battery pack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nail part urges the inserted square-shaped battery cell while latching the inserted square-shaped battery cell in the inlet port of the opening part along the direction of the electrode, thus improving rigidity of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Box-shaped battery pack (BP)    Bus-bar (BT1)    Main-body part (B1)    To-be-fixed part (B2)    Radiation fin (B3)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery holder (3) connected with a fan duct i.e. cooling duct (4), where a sluice valve (43) inside the fan duct and the battery holder is partitioned off such that opening and closing operation is performed. The fan duct allows airflow passing through the structure, where an exchange-type battery (2) is provided in the battery holder and the sluice valve is opened by movement of the structure. Temperature of the battery is adjusted by the airflow, where the sluice valve is in a closed position when the battery is not mounted with in the battery holder.    USE - Mounting structure for a battery i.e. exchange-type battery, in a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows the sluice valve to be partitioned off inside the cooling duct and the battery holder, so that opening and closing of the valve is performed and the sluice valve is closed when the battery is not mounted in the battery holder, thus avoiding need to stop the airflow flowing through the cooling duct when the battery is not mounted in the battery holder. The structure allows sides of a guide pin and lower ways to be enclosed by a side-plate part of a locking part, so that movement of the battery containing the side plate part can be regulated by presence of the guide pin, thus avoiding shifting of the battery with respect to the battery holder, and hence keeping the connection state of battery side connectors and holder side connectors in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a mounting structure for a battery.    Exchange-type battery (2)    Battery holder (3)    Cooling duct (4)    Battery main body (20)    Holder main body (30)    Sluice valve (43)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate (5) has a tin-dioxide film (2) that is formed on surface of a titanium base material (1) of positive electrode collector (3a,3b). The base material is provided with titanium or titanium alloy portion. The titanium or titanium alloy portion is provided with an opening portion (1a) of a specific aperture ratio by a positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode plate for lead acid battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress of the active material can be reduced by expansion and contraction of the plate, so that the adhesiveness of active materials and collector can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode collector.    Titanium base material (1)    Opening portion (1a)    Tin-dioxide film (2)    Positive electrode collector (3a,3b)    Positive electrode plate (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a blade wheel that is installed on shaft of electric generator. The shaft rotates through air flow, to generate power. The wires are connected with the terminals of electric generator. The contact clamps is connected with storage battery and electrical device of automobile. The housing covers the outer portion of the electric generator, for directing the air flow to the blade wheel.    USE - Wind power generation system for use in automobile.
NOVELTY - The cold-rolled strip is made from low carbon steel which is subjected to recrystallization annealing in protective atmosphere and has microstructure with lamellar pearlite and small-grained ferrite with mark of real grain of 7 to 8 marks.    USE - Cold-rolled strip for preparing components of electric equipment for vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to turbine alternate voltage generators stator, reflectors of lighting engineering instruments, bearing of starter, bearing of anchor, cover of starter, housing of starter, relay of starter, and flange of relay of starter.
NOVELTY - The system (11) has fuel cell (12) that generates power using electrochemical reaction between fuel gas and oxide gas. A battery (21) accumulates power or supplies power. A drive motor (13) is driven by receiving power. A fuel cell supply path (A) is provided between fuel cell and drive motor. A battery power supply path (B) is extended from battery, and is connected to fuel cell power supply path. A circuit breaking device (15) is provided between fuel cell power supply path and battery power supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, robot, boats, ships, aircraft and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit interrupting device can be operated even at the time of an overload or short circuit. The output voltage of the fuel cell is controlled effectively by the battery step up converter. The surplus electric power can be provided to charge the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Drive motor (13)    Circuit breaking device (15)    Battery (21)    Fuel cell supply path (A)    Battery power supply path (B)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a fuel cell system (2) with a fuel cell unit (6) in which fuel cell stack, air intake duct and front and rear exhaust ducts (17,18) are arranged. A gas holder (7) is arranged under rear floor (10) that is coupled to front floor (8). An axle beam (14) communicates between rear-wheel (13) and extends in vehicle width direction. The fuel cell unit is arranged between beam and rear bumper (15). The vertical walls at front and rear portions of fuel cell stack are covered with upstream and downstream portions of air intake and exhaust ducts respectively.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as four-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical walls at front and rear portions of fuel cell stack are covered with upstream and downstream portions of air intake duct and exhaust duct respectively, so that the fuel cell system is efficiently mounted under the floor of vehicle rear portion and the fuel cell system is effectively protected from the impact force that acts on a rear portion of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell unit (6)    Gas holder (7)    Front floor (8)    Rear floor (10)    Rear-wheel (13)    Axle beam (14)    Rear bumper (15)    Front exhaust duct (17)    Rear exhaust ducts (18)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a main body provided with lithium metal. An anode, a cathode and a separation film are formed on the main body. An electrode is electrically connected with the main body. A resistance body is fixed with the main body and made of conductive metal having resistance of 10 mohm-100 ohm. A thin film is formed on the main body and laminated on a porosity sheet that includes the lithium metal.    USE - Stacked type, jelly-roll type, stack/folding type or stack-z-folding type electrode assembly for an electrochemical device i.e. large-sized lithium battery pack, that is utilized as a power source of electric vehicle e.g. two-wheeled electric vehicle such as electric bike and electric scooter, electric commercial vehicle such as electric golf cart and electric lorry, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly avoids solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film-forming process such that battery manufacturing process is simplified. The lithium metal is connected to the cathode, so that the assembly improves high temperature storage performance of the battery pack and avoids capacity fade of the battery due to irreversible capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) have cell banks (14,16) which include tray and one battery cell (114) coupled to the tray. A laminated cooling plate (12) in contact with cell bank includes several face sheets forming a fluid inlet (22) and a fluid outlet (24). Several internal sheets form several fluid passages connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The internal sheets are formed to include fluid pathways defining fluid passages.    USE - Battery pack apparatus for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cell banks reduce air gaps, thus thermal barriers between the cooling plate and the cell banks are provided. A small amount of thermal interface gel is applied to the battery cells, thus any air gap that creates thermal barriers between the battery cells and the retention trays is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery pack apparatus.    Battery pack apparatus (10)    Laminated cooling plate (12)    Cell banks (14,16)    Fluid inlet (22)    Fluid outlet (24)    Battery cell (114)
NOVELTY - A gas treatment equipment comprises honeycomb structure (8) which has through-holes which process target gas that flows through the ventilation path, 1st and 2nd electrodes arranged on outer side of honeycomb structure located in both ends of honeycomb structure, gas treatment unit which equips space between the honeycomb structures with high voltage source which generates plasma along passage direction of process target gas from entrance of ventilation path to exit, and moisture-content supply unit which supplies moisture content from upstream of gas treatment unit located in highest flow.    USE - Gas treatment equipment for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment purifies harmful gas in process target gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas treatment equipment comprises honeycomb structure (8) which has through-holes which process target gas that flows through the ventilation path, 1st and 2nd electrodes (9) arranged on outer side of honeycomb structure located in both ends of honeycomb structure, gas treatment unit which equips space between the honeycomb structures with high voltage source which generates plasma along the passage direction of process target gas from entrance of ventilation path to exit, moisture-content supply unit which supplies moisture content from upstream of gas treatment unit located in highest flow, control unit (18) which controls supply amount of the moisture content, and state quantity detector (19) which detects present state quantity of process target gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the principal part of gas treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Honeycomb structure (8)    Electrodes (9)    Conducting wire (12)    Control unit (18)    State quantity detector (19)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor (101) supplying electric power to a heat source (103), and two switching parts supplying output electric power of a battery (102) and the capacitor to the source. A third switching part supplies the output electric power of the battery to the capacitor. A control part turns ON the third switching part and charges the capacitor from the battery when charge amount of the capacitor is below a threshold value at time of stop of a vehicle. Another control part supplies the electric power of the battery to the source, when one of the two switching parts is turned ON.    USE - System for supplying power to a battery temperature control system that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The control part supplies output electric power of the battery to the heat source, when one of switching parts is turned ON, thus ensuring sufficient electric power for the capacitor at time of start-up of the vehicle, enabling heat regulation of the battery quickly, and improving fuel efficiency of an engine in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (101)    Battery (102)    Heat source (103)    Temperature sensor (104)    Battery engine control unit (105)
NOVELTY - The device has hydraulic control piston that is accommodated in cylinder main structure and driven with respect to rotational driving force of electric motor to generate brake hydraulic pressure. A mechanism accommodating unit of actuator housing (172) accommodates actuator mechanism (74) in which rotational driving force of output shaft of electric motor is converted into linear driving force of hydraulic control piston. The liquid stop portion (82a1) prevents leakage of brake fluid from cylinder main structure flowed to mechanism accommodating unit.    USE - Electrically-driven brake device mounted in brake system of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The smooth operation of electrically-driven brake device can be achieved, since liquid stop unit prevents leakage of brake fluid from cylinder main structure flowed to mechanism accommodating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrically-driven brake device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Actuator mechanism (74)    Cylinder main structure (82)    Liquid stop portion (82a1)    Actuator housing (172)    Brake flow path (180)
NOVELTY - Hollow carbon particles is manufactured by coating the surface of resin particle, obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable vinylic monomer, with a polymer derived from nitrogen-containing aromatic compound, and baking in inert gas.    USE - Manufacturing method of hollow carbon particles for indication material, catalyst carrier, pigment adsorbent, ink for ink-jet printers, field emission display, lithium cell, fuel cell, electrically conductive provision material of polymers, coating liquid that forms an antistatic layer, electrically conductive filler of a transparent conductive film, diagnostic reagent in the living body, and monitor reagent.    ADVANTAGE - Hollow carbon particles are produced easily.
NOVELTY - The glass tube (10) consists of porous silica and has an average porosity of 40-70%. The tube porosity is changed in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction or longitudinal direction of the tube so that the tube innermost layer has porosity higher than the porosity of tube outermost layer.    USE - Glass tube for supporting hydrogen separation material. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell for motor vehicle, domestic-use stationary fuel cell, hydrogen station, and large sized chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The impact resistance is improved by making the porosity of outermost layer low. The favorable gas permeability is obtained by making the porosity of innermost layer high. The glass tube is used conveniently as hydrogen support material by improving impact resistance and gas permeability. The rod drawing operation is performed easily by depositing glass particles on the rod at low temperature and preventing the fusion of rod and glass particles and the generation of crack in the rod.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for glass tube manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the glass tube.    Glass tube (10)    Center hole (11)    Front end side (11a)    Internal diameter (P)    Outer diameter (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves interconnecting an emergency compatible fuel battery to a commercial power source system with an interconnection protection apparatus (2) at time of normal electric power supply of the commercial power source system. The interconnection with the emergency compatible fuel battery and the commercial power source system is parallelly disconnected at time of stop of the commercial power source system. Electric power generated by the emergency compatible fuel battery is supplied to a home from an outlet socket (6).    USE - Method for driving an emergency compatible fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing self-supporting starting by the electric power generating apparatus mounted in the motor vehicle when the emergency compatible fuel battery disconnects with the commercial power source, so that short circuit accident at time of a disaster is avoided, electric power to a home is supplied and surplus electric power by the fluctuation of domestic power consumption is consumed appropriately, thus providing safe driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an emergency compatible fuel cell system during a starting state in an emergency.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Interconnection protection apparatus (2)    Load apparatus (3)    Storage tank (5)    Outlet socket (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltage applied to battery cells (12a-12f) by using a voltmeter (14), and measuring current flowing through the cells by using an ammeter (16). Internal resistance of the cells is determined from the measured voltage and current. Temperature of the cells is monitored by using a temperature sensor (18) based on the determined resistance. The cells are transferred to a secured station when the monitored temperature is determined to be super-elevated or when the determined resistance is less than predetermined temperature, which is equal to 60 degree Celsius.    USE - Method for monitoring temperature of battery cells i.e. lithium ion battery cells, of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a portable consumer apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery cells is monitored based on the determined internal resistance of the battery cells in a cost-effective manner while realizing low error rate. The method allows safe operation of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12a-12f)    Voltmeter (14)    Ammeter (16)    Temperature sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has power supply branches (5a-5c) connected in parallel to phase terminals (2a-2c), and several energy storage modules (3a-3n) connected to energy storage cells (7) that are connected to supply terminals (4a,4b). The energy storage modules are connected to phase switching modules (1a-1n) having coupling units (8a-8c) adapted to receive supply terminals (4a) connected with different power supply branches in switchable manner, and coupling units (9a-9c) adapted to receive supply terminals (4b) connected to power supply branches in switchable manner.    USE - Energy storage unit of energy storage system (claimed) for generating phase power supply in wind turbines or solar panels, and vehicles such as hybrid or electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The phase output voltage can be controlled without need for a separate pulse-controlled inverter and battery cell systems. The system can be efficiently operated with low-cost and low-voltage circuit breakers. The power consumption of each energy storage module can be reduced, so that low-cost power semiconductor switching devices can be used in the system. Failures or defects in individual energy storage modules have no influence on the overall efficiency of the energy storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating energy storage unit; and    (2) energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the energy storage unit.    Energy storage unit (1)    Phase switching modules (1a-1n)    Phase terminals (2a-2c)    Energy storage modules (3a-3n)    Supply terminals (4a,4b)    Power supply branches (5a-5c)    Energy storage cell (7)    Coupling units (8a-8c,9a-9c)
NOVELTY - The muffler includes a shell (2) which is filled with a sound-absorbing material. The sound-absorbing material encloses an airflow path (4) which receives an exhaust gas from a fuel cell and discharges the exhaust gas to the exterior of the shell. The resonant frequency of the sound-absorbing material changes with different positions along the airflow path.    USE - Muffler for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing the exhaust sound of a larger frequency band, since the resonant frequency of the sound-absorbing material changes with different positions along the airflow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a muffler. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Shell (2)    Inner wall face (2a)    Airflow path (4)    Gas feeding pipe (20)    Gas discharge pipe (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a hydrogen-containing reformate of a reformer partially to two membrane filters, where the reformer is operated with a fuel that comprises hydrocarbon i.e. methanol, and water. A gaseous fuel i.e. hydrogen, separated by one of the filters is supplied to a gas pressure reservoir before the fuel is supplied to a fuel cell in case of need. The supply of the fuel to the reservoir is omitted or reduced if the supply of the fuel is not needed. The fuel separated by the other filter is continuously supplied to the cell.    USE - Method for operating a reformer fuel cell system that is utilized for supplying electrical power to an onboard power supply system of a submarine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoidance of limitation of time variation of the supply of the fuel cell with the fuel by time dynamics of the reformer, thus satisfying dynamic performance requirements of the reformer fuel cell system in a better manner, and hence operating the reformer fuel cell system in a reliable manner even with large and/or quick load changes of the fuel cell. The method enables rapid feasible supply of the fuel to the reservoir or the supply of the fuel from the reservoir to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reformer fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified cross-sectional view of a submarine with a reformer fuel cell system and an onboard power supply system.    Submarine (5)    Onboard power supply system (10)    Reformer fuel cell system (15)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a set of containment assemblies (2) for retaining a set of vehicles (3) and comprising charging units (5) for charging an electrical energy storage unit (4) of the vehicles with electrical power. A feeding device (10) automatically moves the vehicles into a storage position, where the vehicle is charged by the charging units in the position. The assemblies are designed in a form of a paternoster lift system. A solar cell-based energy provision system (8) provides the power. The charging units are actively connected with the vehicle by an inductive or conductive coupling.    USE - Combined parking and charging device i.e. maneuver multi-story car park, for an electrical vehicle i.e. small electrical car, and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed) i.e. small hybrid car, in an urban area and a metropolitan area. Can also be used for a round tower and a tunnel.    ADVANTAGE - The containment assemblies retain the vehicles and comprise the charging units for charging the electrical energy storage unit of the vehicles with the electrical power, thus parking the vehicle within the containment assemblies in a space-saving manner. The charging units are actively connected with the vehicle by the inductive or conductive coupling, thus enabling wireless transmission of energy between the charging units and the vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical energy storage unit is designed as a rechargeable battery. The inductive coupling is designed as an induction coil, and the conductive coupling is designed as an electrical line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a combined parking and charging device.    Combined parking and charging device (1)    Containment assemblies (2)    Vehicles (3)    Electrical energy storage unit (4)    Charging units (5)    Solar cell-based energy provision system (8)    Feeding device (10)
NOVELTY - The circuit arrangement has a first circuit to generate sample values representative of a sine waveform and a cosine waveform. A second circuit inputs (104) a current into the cell in response to the sample values of the cosine waveform, the current having an amplitude proportional to the sample values of the cosine waveform. A third circuit samples voltage levels across the cell resulting from the current being input into the cell. A fourth circuit separates (110) each voltage level sampled by the third circuit into real and imaginary components.    USE - Circuit arrangement for determining impedance of cell of battery used in, e.g., electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cell impedance is determined by modulating current through cell according to known frequency spectrum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining impedance of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for determining impedance of a battery cell.    Waveforms generating step (102)    Current pulse injecting step (104)    Cell voltage measuring and digitizing step (106)    Digital voltage components separating step (110)    Voltage components accumulating step (112)
NOVELTY - The system has an anion exchange membrane (4) arranged between an air electrode (5) and a negative electrode (3). A carbon dioxide measurement part (11) measures concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from a metal air cell. A resistance measurement part measures an internal resistance value of the metal air cell. A control part charges the metal air cell when concentration of the carbon dioxide is higher than normal concentration. The control part enables charging/discharging of the metal air cell when the concentration of the carbon dioxide is below the normal concentration.    USE - Metal air cell system for an electric power generation system and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively reduce carbonate precipitates in the negative electrode of the metal air cell when concentration of the carbon dioxide in the anion exchange membrane is higher than the normal concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal air cell is an alkali type metal air cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a metal air cell system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a metal air cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Negative electrode (3)    Anion exchange membrane (4)    Air electrode (5)    Process part (10)    Carbon dioxide measurement part (11)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has a connection component (16) which connects two pairs of clamping components (10,12) through fixing component. The connection component is provided such that a portion (20) of the connection component is made to break when the clamping components are clamped together so as to hold the battery.    USE - Structure for supporting battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be supported firmly and stably at the time of assembly process. The production of the dust at the time of assembly can be prevented effectively. The reliability in the high vibration environment can be ensured. The automation of the assembly can be attained and the productivity can be improved. The operativity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure for supporting battery.    Structure for supporting battery (1)    Clamping components (10,12)    Intermediate board (14)    Connection component (16)    Portion of connection component (20)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has several battery cases (2) of a bottom covered box which accommodates a battery (3). The several spanning plates (4-6) span between the side wall portions. The side wall portions (23) are provided on each battery case mounted on the spanning plate and laminated on the up-down direction.    USE - Battery unit of working vehicle e.g. forklift. Can also be used in small-sized hydraulic shovel and wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of working vehicle can be suppressed and the cooling capability of the battery unit can be improved. The number of lamination of the battery case can be increased and decreased easily. The productive time of the battery unit can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Battery case (2)    Battery (3)    Spanning plates (4-6)    Side wall portions (23)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a case (20) that accommodates several cylindrical batteries (30) in parallel position. An inflow port (40) is provided in the case for sending heat exchange fluid to the direction which intersects axial direction of battery, so as to exchange heat with battery. A discharge port (41) is provided in case for discharging the heat exchange fluid which is heat-exchanged with battery. Several narrow fins (50) are coupled with battery, and are separated from the outer peripheral surface of battery in the downstream of the flow of heat exchange fluid in battery.    USE - Assembled battery structure used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transferability of the assembled battery structure is improved by the fins through the passage of heat exchange fluid. Since the fins are integrally formed in the assembled battery structure, the assembled battery structure is manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the partial sectional plan view and longitudinal cross-sectional view of the assembled battery structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery structure (10)    Case (20)    Cylindrical battery (30)    Inflow port (40)    Discharge port (41)    Fin (50)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (20) that includes fuel electrode (20a) and oxygen electrode (20b). An air supply path (L1) supplies air (A) to carbon monoxide removal device (14) which removes carbon monoxide from reformed fuel gas (F). Another air supply path (L2) supplies air to reformed gas from removal device. An air supply unit (31) supplies air to air supply paths from common air supply path (L4). A prevention mechanism (35) independently provided with respect to air supply paths (L1,L2) restricts the air flowing through inner surface of flow path to below preset flow volume.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The selective oxidation of the carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas is performed appropriately to remove the carbon monoxide in the reformed gas, thus the decline in electric power generation efficiency and early deterioration of catalyst in the fuel cell system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon monoxide removal device (14)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel electrode (20a)    Oxygen electrode (20b)    Air supply unit (31)    Overflow volume prevention mechanism (35)    Air (A)    Reformed fuel gas (F)    Air supply paths (L1,L2,L4)
NOVELTY - The system has temperature measurement units (102,103) that are installed in the position nearest to inflow location of heat by heat source (104) on battery (101), and the most distant position, respectively. A heat amount calculation unit calculates heat amount given with respect to the battery. A judging unit judges whether heat amount applied to the battery is according to value and code of difference between current temperate of battery and target temperature. A power supply unit supplies the electric power corresponding to heat amount to heat source based on judged output.    USE - Warming output control system of lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid car, hybrid electric vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate amount of heat can be supplied with respect to the temperature state of battery through simple technique. The temperature stored by the battery is maintained in appropriate range, thus the deterioration of the battery caused by the variation in temperature is prevented. The operation of the heat source can be stopped, when required, thus the power required for thermally regulating the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the warming output control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (101)    Temperature measurement units (102,103)    Heat source (104)    Control unit (105)    Fan (107)
NOVELTY - The refrigerant circuit (1) has a refrigerant pipe (3) through which coolant (10) is allowed to pass, during cooling operation. An ion exchanger module (4) is coupled with refrigerant pipe. A closing element (8) is provided to close the refrigerant pipe such that ion exchanger module is uncoupled from coolant line when refrigerant pipe is closed by closing element. The fluid coupling of exchanger module and coolant line is ensured when refrigerant pipe is in opened state.    USE - Refrigerant circuit for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since closing element is provided to close the refrigerant pipe such that ion exchanger module is uncoupled from coolant line when refrigerant pipe is closed by closing element, the risk of contamination of the coolant can be prevented in simple manner. Hence malfunction of the fuel cell system can be prevented while reducing the repair cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating refrigerant circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the refrigerant circuit for fuel cell system of vehicle.    Refrigerant circuit (1)    Refrigerant pipe (3)    Ion exchanger module (4)    Closing element (8)    Coolant (10)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) comprises battery cells (10), end plates (110,120) at the sides of the battery cells, a bottom plate (140) at a bottom of the battery cells, and a reinforcing member at a first surface of the bottom plate. The reinforcing member is situated on a mounting portion of the bottom plate that is indented inward from an outer surface of the bottom plate. The reinforcing member comprises steel or aluminum. The reinforcing member is integrally joined with the end plate, or welded to the end plate.    USE - Battery module for driving motor for propelling electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells supported by the bottom plate are supported more stably. The reinforcing member effectively enables heat exchange with the battery cells, preventing deterioration of battery cell due to heat. Battery module is made light and small since reinforcing member overlaps with the bottom plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110,120)    Connecting members (130)    Bottom plate (140)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) comprises two end plates (110,120), battery cells (10) aligned with each other between the end plates, a top plate (130) having a top base portion (130a) extending across the top surface of the battery cells and a top flange portion (130b) covering a portion of the side surfaces of the battery cells, and a bottom plate (140) having a bottom base portion (140a) extending across the bottom surface of the battery cells and a bottom flange portion (140b) covering a portion of the side surfaces of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module for e.g. mobile device, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents up, down, left and right movements of battery cells, since upper and lower plates are respectively extended to sides of battery cells. Provides battery module having excellent insulating performance by forming upper and lower plates with an insulating complex. Number of components is reduced by extending top and bottom plates to their sides, thus, manufacturing cost of a battery module is reduced. Short circuit between electrode terminals or bus-bars of the battery cells is also prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110,120)    Top plate (130)    Top base portion (130a)    Top flange portion (130b)    Bottom plate (140)    Bottom base portion (140a)    Bottom flange portion (140b)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode assembly (10) and terminal portion (30) located in casing (26). A current collecting element (50) is provided for electrically connecting electrode assembly with terminal portion, and is provided with terminal coupling portion (52). An insulation element (60) is located in casing, and is provided with current collecting element coupling portion (61) for extending terminal coupling portion. The current collecting element coupling portion is provided for supporting portion of terminal coupling portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as prismatic lithium-ion rechargeable battery, lithium polymer battery, low capacity rechargeable battery, high-output rechargeable battery and high capacity battery for mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle, used as high capacity power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting element and insulation element are easily separated from each other, such that the manufacturing process of the rechargeable battery is simplified, and the productivity of the rechargeable battery is improved. The efficiency and performance of the rechargeable battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Casing (26)    Terminal portion (30)    Current collecting element (50)    Terminal coupling portion (52)    Insulation element (60)    Current collecting element coupling portion (61)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor, e.g. hybrid capacitor (1), has a negative electrode (3) provided with a non-aqueous electrolyte (5) containing lithium ions which can be released reversibly. A positive electrode (2) has an electrode application layer (2B) laminated on a collector (2A), with metal oxide unevenly distributed in the collector side along the thickness direction. The specific surface area of the metal oxide is 100 meter square per gram or less.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor, e.g. hybrid capacitor, for use as electrical storage device in e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents collector corrosion by unevenly distributing metal oxide in the collector vicinity, suppressing an increase in internal resistance and improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the hybrid capacitor.    Hybrid capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Collector (2A)    Electrode application layer (2B)    Negative electrode (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting an extraction retained material while carrying out extraction process of mixture formed by mixing mesophase pitch derived from tars chosen from tars obtained by heat-processing coal based heavy oil, petroleum-based heavy oil and resin, and a carbon fine particle i.e. thermal black, obtained by organic solvent. The organic solvent contains toluene, tetrahydrofuran, pyridine or quinoline. Atomic ratio of hydrogen with respect to carbon in an electrode active material is in range of 0.35-0.42.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode active material of an electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) i.e. non-aqueous electrical double layer capacitor, which is utilized as a power supply for a small electronic component. Can also be used as a power supply for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The extraction retained material is collected while carrying out extraction process of mixture formed by mixing mesophase pitch derived from tars chosen from tars obtained by heat-processing coal based heavy oil, petroleum-based heavy oil and resin, and carbon fine particle obtained by organic solvent, so as to increase electrostatic capacitance per electrode unit volume of the electrical double layer capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating charge voltage of a sheet electrode and relationship of a capacitance density of an electrical double layer capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The blower has a heater (10) removing a moisture content present in an internal space of an impeller (5). The heater generates high frequency wave-type thermal energy. An impeller ring (6) separates the impeller from a motor. An impeller case (7) covers the impeller. The heater is provided with a high frequency coil. A power source supplies current to a heating medium of the high frequency coil. The heating medium is made of metal material i.e. iron with high magnetic permeability. The impeller case and the impeller are made of a light weight material.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation blower for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blower can rapidly remove the moisture content within surplus hydrogen flow, and has low power consumption and high heat energy conduction rate. The blower ensures low manufacturing cost by utilizing a light weight material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective view of a hydrogen recirculation blower.    Impeller (5)    Impeller ring (6)    Impeller case (7)    Heater (10)
NOVELTY - The connector has slide lever (30) whose one side is connected with connecting portion (24). A guide projection (14) is formed in outer side surface of tensioning end (12). A penetration hole (23) is formed in slide lever. A side plate (31) is provided with guide groove (33). The guide groove is moved along with guide projection.    USE - Connector for battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since one side of the slide lever is connected with connecting portion, the connector can be prevented from being broken by the movement of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the connector.    Tensioning end (12)    Guide projection (14)    Penetration hole (23)    Connecting portion (24)    Slide lever (30)    Side plate (31)    Guide groove (33)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cycle accumulator (130) that is equipped in combustion gas outlet side of specific stack (111). The reaction product water generated in cathode of stack and humidification water included in combustion gas are separated. A humidifier (121,122) is provided for humidifying the fuel gas and combustion gas supplied to stack. A humidification water storage tank (141,142) is equipped in humidification water outlet side of humidifier, in order to separate the cross-over of combustion gas after successively supplying the fuel gas and combustion gas.    USE - Multi-stage stacked type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the humidification water storage tank is equipped in humidification water outlet side of humidifier, in order to separate the cross-over of combustion gas, the durability and safety of fuel cell system can be improved. Since the humidification water is continuously supplied even when the pressure of the humidification water is reduced, the humidification process can be smoothly performed. Since the cross-over gas in humidifier is sent to the stack, the fuel utilization of fuel cell system can be maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi-stage stacked type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multi-stage stacked type fuel cell system (100)    Stack (111,112)    Anode humidifier (121)    Cathode humidifier (122)    Cycle accumulator (130)    Anode humidification water storage tank (141)    Cathode humidification water storage tank (142)
NOVELTY - The film has a gas diffusion layer arranged on a membrane-electrode layer at an interval. Channels are arranged on the membrane - electrode layer. Separators are connected with the channels. The gas diffusion Layer is provided with a tight fit part that is adhered closely to a land portion of each channel. The channels are exposed to an outer side. An exposed part exposes the membrane - electrode layer based on the channels.    USE - Film for a fuel cell stack (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The film increases flow of reactive gas of the gas diffusion Layer, occupies less space and reduces ice blocking effect so as to improve cooling efficiency of a vehicle. The film has high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a film.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a storage battery fixed frame including a storage battery assembly, which is connected with the storage battery on a sliding seat assembly connected with a vehicle body frame.    USE - Drawing bracket for vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure with low manufacturing cost for ensuring the convenient installation of the storage battery and simple and convenient maintenance and replacement of the bracket for improving the working efficiency.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack installed in a battery pack shell and arranged with a battery, a buck-boost converter and a motor controller. A cooling fan is arranged in the battery pack. The buck-boost converter and the motor controller are arranged with a control pipe. An air outlet pipe is connected to the buck boost converter and the motor controller and connected to the battery pack. An upper part of the battery pack shell is arranged with the battery pack. The battery pack is formed with an inner cavity.    USE - Hybrid vehicle power battery pack cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fan is arranged on the battery pack so as to effectively cooling air into a passenger compartment in simple and smooth manner and avoid frequent over-temperature problem of battery, thus optimizing battery working environment.
NOVELTY - The structure has a clapboard provided with a hydrogen system and formed with an opening. The opening is covered with a cover plate that is connected with a bolt head. Sealing glue is filled at an inner side of a baffle plate. The cover plate is connected with the baffle plate by a nut and a bolt.    USE - Vehicle fuel cell hydrogen separation structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents leakage of hydrogen from the cover plate.
NOVELTY - The system has a defrosting controller connected with a signal output end of a car body accessory power supply switch. The defrosting controller controls the signal output end via a control end of a relay. The relay is provided with two contact points on a defrosting unit and a power supply. An automobile ignition signal output end is connected with the defrosting controller. A detecting result output end of an automobile storage battery voltage detection device is connected with the defrosting controller.    USE - Automobile storage battery voltage control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system removes frost on an automobile rear-view mirror without ignition of an automobile, and automatically detects electric quantity of a battery if the battery voltage is too low so as to input defrosting signal and ignition signal to the defrosting controller. The system stops frost removal work if the battery voltage is below the required value so as to maintain voltage of the storage battery at the level of the automobile. The system has simple structure and convenient use.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper end cap and a lower end cap arranged on two ends of a bicycle tripod front bar. A front bumper is provided with a battery box guide plate. The upper and lower end caps are respectively provided with two force claws. A battery is arranged in the battery box guide plate of the front bumper. The lower end cap is fixedly connected on upper and lower ends of the front bumper.    USE - Electric bicycle battery fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can conveniently fix the battery and effectively reduce vibration generated by the battery. The device is convenient to disassemble, thus avoiding daily maintenance and maintenance problem of the battery.
NOVELTY - The car has an electric car body whose upper part is connected with a solar energy power generating plate through a bracket. A top part of the solar energy power generating plate is provided with a convex lens.    USE - Solar energy electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy power generating plate absorbs light energy so as to supply power for an electric motor car while running. The convex lens focuses sunlight, so that power generating efficiency is improved, thus satisfying normal running of the car.
NOVELTY - Modifying a surface of an electrode active material, comprises: providing a solution or a suspension of a surface modification agent; providing the electrode active material; preparing a slurry of the solution or suspension of the surface modification agent the electrode active material, a polymeric binder, and a conductive filler; casting the slurry in a metallic current collector; and drying the cast slurry, where the surface modification agent is an organometallic compound.    USE - The method is useful for modifying a surface of an electrode active material and lithium rechargeable batteries includes hybrid electric vehicles and plug-hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of modifying a surface of electrode with high energy density and capacity retention in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an active material for an electrochemical device; and    (2) a negative or a positive electrode comprising the active material.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of catalyst material involves coating agglomerates (40) of catalyst support particles with an ionomer material (42), depositing a catalyst metal precursor onto peripheral surfaces (46) of the agglomerates of catalyst support particles by chemical infiltration, and chemically reducing the catalyst metal precursor to form catalyst metal (44) on the peripheral surfaces of the agglomerates of catalyst support particles. The catalyst material comprises ionomer material, agglomerates of catalyst support particles and catalyst metal.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst material used for fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus containing the catalyst material generates improved amount of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus, which has an electrolyte layer, and catalyst layers (A) and (B) arranged on respective opposing sides of the electrolyte layer. Catalyst layer (A) and/or (B) includes agglomerates of catalyst support particles dispersed within ionomer material and catalyst metal deposited on peripheral surfaces of the agglomerates of catalyst support particles with respect to non-peripheral surfaces (48) within the agglomerates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ionomer electrode material containing the catalyst material.    Agglomerates (40)    Ionomer material (42)    Catalyst metal (44)    Peripheral surfaces (46)    Non-peripheral surfaces (48)
NOVELTY - The device has two parallel dry passages made of a drying container, a molecular sieve and a heating wire. The drying container is fixed at an outer side of the heating wire.    USE - Evaporation cooling electric power transformer fuel cell (FC) cooling medium drying device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes on-line and off-line of a work mode of a FC cooling medium.
NOVELTY - The box has a box body provided with a connecting part that is connected with a vehicle body bracket. A vehicle storage battery is fixed on a fixing part of the box body.    USE - Vehicle rechargeable storage battery protection box.    ADVANTAGE - The box can protect the vehicle storage battery from rain, snow and dust, and reduces heat of the vehicle storage battery so as to maintain performance of the vehicle storage battery in a stable manner, thus prolonging service life of the vehicle storage battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery assembly provided with a battery module management controller and an upper cover. A baffle plate is installed on a U-shaped frame. A lower pressing bar is set on the U-shaped frame. Two lower pressing strips are respectively set on two inner side walls by the U-shaped frame. A battery monomer component is arranged in the U-shaped frame. A cooling plate is inserted between two rows of the lower pressing strip and coated with a layer of heat conducting silica gel material. The management controller is set at an outer side of the baffle plate.    USE - Lithium ion battery module integrated vehicle cooling structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, easy to install and disassemble, easy to replace battery core and convenient to repair, and can change intensity of the battery module.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has two top rollers sleeved on a roller shaft. A guide shaft is connected with a lower end of the roller shaft. The guide shaft is sleeved in a middle part of a helical spring, where an upper end of the guide shaft is passed through a fixing frame to form a buffer mechanism base unit.    USE - Buffering mechanism for changing an external battery box body of an electric car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is quick, and provides downward pressure for a battery box body, so that vertical vibration resistance of the battery can be restricted. The mechanism prevents damage to an internal battery by providing a spring so as to reduce deformation of the box body.
NOVELTY - The device has a heater inlet, a heating water inlet, a heat preservation layer, a heating oil pipe, a heating water outlet and a heater outlet that are connected with each other.    USE - Water temperature controlling anti-wax fuel oil heating device for a diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and easy to operate, and has stable engine working effect, low manufacturing cost, high safety performance and wide range of applications, and reduces operation period, avoids stopping wax deposition phenomenon and allows that small circulation water in a water inlet discharged from the water outlet into a high pressure water pump for heating fuel oil in a heating oil pipe through a fuel oil pump.
NOVELTY - The device has an engine discharging high temperature tail gas through an exhaust pipe. A thermoelectric converting unit is provided with two thermoelectric converting module units. A voltage detecting unit is connected with a controller area network (CAN) bus and a voltage monitoring unit main board. The voltage detecting unit detects rotation quantity of the voltage monitoring unit main board by a universal serial bus (USB) or RS232 interface that is connected with an upper opening of each thermoelectric conversion module and a real time display unit.    USE - Single module independent water-cooled automobile tail gas thermoelectric conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases production performance, improves conversion efficiency, reduces cold and hot end temperature through a single module independent water cooling mode and effectively utilizes the vehicle to discharge waste gas heat generation of power for a vehicle-mounted device so as to ensure better energy-saving and emission reduction performance.
NOVELTY - The window has a solar energy battery and a car glass window body that are connected with each other. A lifting mechanism is fixed with a built-in solar inner decoration part of a car top battery storage device. A solar battery window body is formed with a double-layer structure. The double-layer structure is fixed with the car glass window body for covering four sides of the car glass window body. A lifting device lifts the car glass window body.    USE - Solar energy battery window for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The window is aesthetic in appearance, and converts solar energy into electric energy to prevent a normal window structure from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The cover has a bolt connected with a side vehicle beam prepared hole of a connecting bracket via a guide screw. A support rod is hinged with a rear end cover that is inserted in a limiting groove formed on an upper part of a cover body. An end of a U-shaped bracket is connected with a terminal. The cover body is provided with an upper cover, a front cover and two side covers. A reinforcing rib is arranged in the upper cover, where an edge of the reinforcing rib is arranged between two sides of the front cover and the two side covers. The front cover is provided with an anti-theft lock.    USE - Anti-theft electric battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover can effectively prevent stealing of battery, and is simple in structure, aesthetic in appearance, convenient to install and inexpensive.
NOVELTY - An oxidation catalyst has layered perovskite structure, and contains manganese oxide complex (I).    USE - Oxidation catalyst e.g. ternary catalyst and nitrogen oxide purification catalyst is used for diesel particulate filter (all claimed), and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and provides diesel particulate filter with excellent purification performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxidation catalyst has layered perovskite structure, and contains manganese oxide complex of formula: (Ln3-xAx)1-aMn2O7-d (I), where Ln is lanthanum and/or neodymium, A is strontium and/or calcium, a is A-site deficit amount, d is oxygen deficit amount, x is more than 0 to less than 3, a is more than 0 to less than 1, and d is less than 1.4. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) diesel particulate filter, which comprises oxidation catalyst coated using monolithic carrier;    (2) ternary catalyst; and    (3) nitrogen oxide purification catalyst.
NOVELTY - A high-insulating film comprises a biaxially stretched film comprising styrene-based polymer with syndiotactic structure as main component, and 5-48 %mass of thermoplastic amorphous resin (Y) having glass transition temperature of 130 degrees C or more measured by differential scanning calorimetry and plane orientation coefficient of -0.027 or less.    USE - High-insulating film is used as insulator for capacitor used in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The high-insulating film has excellent heat resistance, and improved breakdown voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-insulating film comprises a biaxially stretched film comprising styrene-based polymer with syndiotactic structure as main component, and 5-48 %mass of thermoplastic amorphous resin (Y) having glass transition temperature of 130 degrees C or more measured by differential scanning calorimetry and plane orientation coefficient of -0.027 or less, which is calculated by relation of formula: (Nx+Ny)/2-Nz, where Nx is minimum value of refraction index in the surface direction of the film, Ny is the refraction index in the surface direction of the film and in the direction perpendicular to Nx, and Nz is the refraction index in the thickness direction of the film.
NOVELTY - A secondary rechargeable battery (101) has a positive electrode (107), a negative electrode (108) and an electrolyte solution. At the time of discharging electricity, aluminum is deposited at the negative electrode and desorption reaction of lithium is carried out at the positive electrode.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium aluminum secondary battery used for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, portable terminal information-technology equipment, robots, construction machines, nursing equipment, game machine, television and industrial applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent capacity, safety, efficiency and power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of secondary battery.    Lithium aluminum secondary battery (101)    Positive electrode (107)    Negative electrode (108)    Separator (109)    Insulating sealing material (112)
NOVELTY - A green vehicle includes a main body, a solar cell, a power device, a first switch, a second switch, a first accumulator, a second accumulator and a power detect module. The solar cell is disposed on a light-receiving side of the main body. The power device is disposed on the main body. The first accumulator and the second accumulator are disposing on the main body. The first accumulator is coupled to the solar cell via the first switch, and the second accumulator is coupled to the power device via the second switch. When the power detect module detecting the power of the first accumulator is under a predetermined first power, the first switch is coupled to the second accumulator, and the second switch is coupled to the first accumulator.
NOVELTY - A titanium compound and a lithium compound are heated, to obtain lithium titanate. The volume average particle diameter of lithium compound is 5 mu m or less, as measured by laser diffractometry.    USE - Manufacture of lithium titanate used for electrode active material for electrical storage device (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for portable apparatus, motor vehicle and electric power industry. Can also be used in sodium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate is efficiently, reliably, stably and economically manufactured. The lithium secondary battery formed using electrode active material containing lithium titanate has excellent rate characteristics.
NOVELTY - A titanium raw material comprises titanium oxide having BET specific surface area of 50-450 m2/g, measured by BET single point method based on nitrogen adsorption.    USE - Titanium raw material is used for manufacture of lithium-titanate for electrode active material of electrical storage device (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion conductor, portable apparatus power supply, motor vehicle and material for electric power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Since the titanium raw material and lithium compound are uniformly mixed during manufacturing process, the reactivity of titanium raw material and lithium compound is improved and generation of sub-phase and unreacted raw material is reduced. Hence the lithium-titanate having excellent temperature stability can be manufactured efficiently and economically. The electrical storage device formed using lithium-titanate has excellent battery characteristics and rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-titanate, which involves heating titanium raw material and lithium compound.
NOVELTY - A semi-interpenetrating polymer network type solid polymer electrolyte composition comprises a cyclotriphosphazene-based crosslinking agent and a plasticizer.    USE - Semi-interpenetrating polymer network type solid polymer electrolyte composition is used as solid polymer electrolyte in e.g. lithium-polymer secondary batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The semi-interpenetrating polymer network type solid polymer electrolyte composition has excellent electrochemical and thermal stability. Since the crosslinking agent forms a semi-interpenetrating polymer network type three dimensional network structure and the solid polymer electrolyte composition lowers crystallization of ethylene oxide group of a plasticizer side chain even at low temperature, ion conductivity is dramatically improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasticizer.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) that is comprised with separator (13) that is provided between positive electrode (11) and negative electrode (12). The electrode assembly is provided within a case (20). A cap plate (30) is used for closing an opening of the case. The electrode terminals (41,42) are installed in a terminal hole of the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. A piezoelectric element (71) is inserted in penetration hole of terminal to detect change of pressure inside case and transmit detection signal to outside of the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as large capacity rechargeable battery used as power source for driving motor of electric vehicle e.g. electric scooter and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in as small capacity rechargeable battery in electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rechargeable battery can checks internal mechanical state by measuring change of internal pressure, the safety of battery can be improved while using battery as power source for propelling the vehicle. Since the piezoelectric element can detect decrease of the pressure caused by rise of the internal pressure and leakage of the electrolyte solution, high degree of control freedom and accuracy of the battery management system can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminals (41,42)    Piezoelectric element (71)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system has electrical power generator is connected to the wind turbine for generating an electrical power. The batteries are connected to the electrical power generator for storing the generated electrical power. The wind turbine is inserted into the V-section of the wind tunnel portion (5) so that the blades of the wind turbine are partially exposed to airflow and the pressure of air from an inlet of the wind tunnel increases at the V-section leading to an increase in the torque.    USE - Electric power generating system using channeled air flow or redirected wind draft force from vehicle such as truck, bus and train traveling on roadway, rail track, bridge and tunnel. Uses include but are not limited to street light, traffic-safety-enhancing lighted sign board, illuminated direction sign board, traffic signal light and traffic monitoring electronic camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wind turbine is inserted into the V-section of the wind tunnel portion so that the pressure of air from an inlet of the wind tunnel increases at the V-section leading to an increase in the torque, the electricity generation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portable wind power generator device.    Cylindrical wind tunnel portion (2)    Wind tunnel portion (5)    Cylindrical section inlet surface (8)    Outer housing (9)    Inlet (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller (50) which calculates the supply amount of hydrogen contained in the reformed fuel gas based on flow rate of raw fuel gas supplied to a modifier (10) and the temperature of the modifier, and calculates the hydrogen consumption in a fuel cell (4) based on the output current of the fuel cell. The controller calculates the hydrogen utilization in the fuel cell based on the calculated hydrogen supply amount and hydrogen consumption, and suppresses the output electric power of the fuel cell if the hydrogen utilization exceeds a predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses rapid reduction of performance of fuel cell by suppressing output electric power of fuel cell when hydrogen utilization in fuel cell is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram showing a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel reformer (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Modifier (10)    Inverter (29)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (1) has direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converters (5,5a,5b) which are connected to a solar cell (2a). An auxiliary machinery power supply unit (8) is adapted to supply electric power to an auxiliary machine. A fuel cell (2b) and a section which converts the alternating current from the system into direct current power are connected to the converter. The electric power supply is received from the fuel cell and a section which converts the alternating current.    USE - Electric power generation system, e.g., domestic-use electric power generation system, for electric and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently utilize and supply electric power to the auxiliary machine of solar cell without providing an outlet socket for exclusive use while permitting reduction of carbon-dioxide emissions and effective usage of energy since the electric power supply can be received from the fuel cell and a section which converts the alternating current. Reduces the size of power conditioner by eliminating the to provide an auxiliary machinery power supply unit in the power conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Texts).    Electric power generation system (1)    Solar cell (2a)    Fuel cell (2b)    DC-DC converters (5,5a,5b)    Auxiliary machinery power supply unit (8)
NOVELTY - Preparing a catalyst comprises (a) providing a catalyst-shaped body (40) containing a number of flow channels, which have one inlet opening and an outlet opening, and (b) impregnating the flow channels with a solution (12, 13) of a compound of a catalytically active component, in a stepwise manner.    USE - The catalyst is useful for: stationary and/or mobile exhaust gas purification, operating fuel cells, shift-reactions and/or reforming (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method conserves the activity of the catalytically active component, thus it is cost savings, and is simple to achieve the desired gradient of catalytically active component, and provides an improved catalyst in an improved manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the catalyst obtainable or obtained by the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings (1 and 2) show a schematic representation of the method for preparing the catalyst.    Storage vessel (10)    Solution (12)    Stamp (20)    Cylindrical container (30)    Pipe (32)    Catalyst-shaped body (40)
NOVELTY - The warm air exhausting portion is provided inside the first vortex of parasitic production unit, for ejecting the warm air of first vortex. The cool air exhausting portion is used for exhausting the cool air of second vortex. The first valve (410) is opened by control unit (700) and the cool air is supplied to battery module (100) through the first valve, if the temperature of module is greater than the preset temperature. The second valve (420) is opened and warm air is supplied to module through second valve, if the temperature of module is less than the preset temperature.    USE - Cooling system for battery module of driving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can be cooled or warmed quickly and easily. The structure of the system for cooling the battery module of vehicle can be simplified. The space for mounting the battery module cooling system can be reduced. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module cooling system.    Battery module (100)    Temperature detection apparatus (200)    Heater (300)    Valves (410,420)    Control unit (700)
NOVELTY - The car has a car body whose upper part is provided with two wing plates, a door guard and a motor rotation locating component. The door guard and the motor rotation locating component are arranged at outer two sides of a vehicle door. Size of inner and outer surfaces of the door guard are same as the size of inner and outer surface of each wing plate. A photovoltaic cell is connected with a storage battery by a controller and an inverter or converter. Four corners of the wing plates are respectively equipped with a miniature camera and an infrared distance measuring device.    USE - Solar energy and wind energy combined electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car controls lift force so as to increases the energy of the wind. The car utilizes solar energy and wind energy as complementary power, thus saving the vehicle driving power and petrol consumption.
NOVELTY - A graphitized nitrogen-containing carbon material is prepared by treating animal protein silkworm cocoons by acid, bleaching, drying, and calcining at high temperature in tubular furnace.    USE - Method of preparation of graphitized nitrogen-containing carbon material used as electrocatalyst carrier to prepare fuel cell catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has coupling portion which is inserted through opening portions formed in first insulating unit (20), sealing plate (13), second insulating unit (21) and collector. A tip end side of coupling portion is deformed in diameter-increasing direction in thin area made thinner than other portions formed in collector. A surface of deforming portion provided in coupling portion is made approximately flat with surface of collector. A joint section of deforming portion in coupling portion and collector is welded by irradiating a high-energy beam.    USE - Secondary battery for use in e.g. EVs, HEVs.    ADVANTAGE - Performs secure welding in short period of time without increasing the output of high energy beam, while performing high strength welding even if the high energy beam irradiation position is slightly deviated. Reduces electric resistance between terminal and collector since terminal and collector are mechanically and firmly fixed to each other. Increases the manufacturing efficiency since the welding can be performed merely by moving the irradiation head for irradiating the high-energy beam even when symmetrically welding using high-energy beam. Ensures that manufacturing can be performed in energy saving manner since the laser beam irradiation time can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Battery outer can (12)    Sealing plate (13)    Positive electrode terminal (17)    Negative terminal (19)    First insulating unit (20)    Second insulating unit (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining a starting point and an end point of a path (32) by geographical coordinates i.e. global positioning system (GPS) coordinates. A profile of an initial driving operation is determined (34) by determining a velocity profile when a vehicle is associated with the path on a road. Information relative to the path is collected during driving on the path. The initial driving operation profile is corrected (36) from the collected information to provide a profile of the corrected driving operation of the vehicle for optimizing an energy balance of the vehicle.    USE - Method for managing energy stored in a battery of a car i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables correcting the initial driving operation profile from the collected information to provide the profile of the corrected driving operation of the vehicle for optimizing the energy balance of the vehicle, so that better energy management can be achieved, thus reducing electricity consumption while avoiding pollution emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a car energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating steps involved in a car energy management method.    Step for defining a starting point and an end point of a path (32)    Step for determining initial driving operation profile (34)    Step for correcting initial driving operation profile (36)    Step for correcting real profile speed (40)    Step for controlling power drive chain, energy sources and energy consumers (46)
NOVELTY - The case has an electrode assembly storage unit that is formed by pressurizing base material (200) using a punch (100). The curved side edges (110) are provided in punch. The base material comprises the upper layer made of polymer resin, and intermediate layer made of metal and lower layer made of polymer resin.    USE - Case for battery such as lithium secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery, and lithium polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile apparatus e.g. cellular phone, notebook, and camcorder and electric two-wheeled vehicle such as electrical golf cart, electric bicycle (E-bike), and electrical scooter (E-scooter).    ADVANTAGE - The battery case is manufactured easily while improving availability of the redundancy space and safety. The various shapes of storage unit can be manufactured easily with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of punch and base material.    Punch (100)    Curved side edges (110)    Pressurizing base material (200)    Die (300)
NOVELTY - A dispersion degree is raised more by pulverizing and dispersing a crystalline silicone pulverized by cutting or grinding in dispersion liquid. Then fine silicon having apparent particle size of 0.1-20 mu m is extracted for dispersion liquid as silicone dispersion liquid by gravity classifying method, and dispersed. At least one portion of a rough portion is returned in dispersion liquid and pulverized, to obtain fine silicone.    USE - Manufacture of fine silicone used for negative electrode for lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The fine silicone is efficiently manufactured with high yield and capacity, and reduced battery consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of manufacture of fine silicone.    Silicone powder supply (1)    Silicone granule (2)    Silicone coarse-grain portion drain (3)    Jet mill supply air (50)    Primary stage jet mill (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging reformation chamber (41) and combustion chamber (42) in sides of heat exchanger plate (40). The frequency of start/stop of reformer (4) is calculated from related parameter with allowable temperature difference of temperature of heat exchanger plate and temperature of reformation chamber formation element. The temperature difference of the heat exchanger plate and reformation chamber formation element is set to a lower.    USE - Method for operating reformer of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the reformer can be improved, by suppressing the thermal stress along the surface of the heat exchanger plate. Since the start/stop frequency of the reformed is set uniformly, the stable performance of the reformer can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water vapor generation apparatus (2)    Reformer (4)    Heat exchanger plate (40)    Reformation chamber (41)    Combustion chamber (42)
NOVELTY - The display has a power supply shell provided with a battery. A charging circuit is connected with a control circuit. An outer surface part is formed at the power supply shell. A display unit is connected with the control circuit.    USE - Automobile emergency power supply digital display.    ADVANTAGE - The display visually displays power supply current of an electrical parameter to a user in a convenient manner, guarantees usage of power supply current under normal condition and avoids power source over-charging.
NOVELTY - A ternary cathode active material powder is mixed with a solution of reducing agent and sulfuric acid, and leached in two stages, and chemical manganese dioxide is selectively precipitated.    USE - Manufacture of chemical manganese dioxide from ternary cathode active material, for use in ternary cathode active material of secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion batteries used in mobile telephones and electric vehicles.
NOVELTY - A surface modified stainless steel bipolar plate has an austenitic stainless steel sheet (3), a surface modified layer (1) and a bipolar plate base body (2), where the surface modified layer is arranged on the bipolar plate base body. A surface alloying diffusion layer is arranged between the surface modified layer and the bipolar plate base body. The surface modified layer is a niobium carbide layer, and the surface alloying diffusion layer is niobium with diffusion solid solution layer.    USE - Surface modified stainless steel bipolar plate for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate is simple and cost-effective, and has improved quality of battery specific power and volume power, corrosion resistance, better conductance, high strength and hydrophobic compound performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a surface modified stainless steel bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a surface modified stainless steel bipolar plate.    Surface modified layer (1)    Bipolar plate base body (2)    Austenitic stainless steel sheet (3)
NOVELTY - A garbage percolate is processed by starting of microbial fuel cell having an active sludge and controlled at 30 plus minus 1 degrees C and current at 1000 A, anode power generating, subjecting to hot pressing with cation exchange membrane and carbon cloth, adding domesticated microbial fuel battery and active sludge, reacting with microorganism, and monitoring output voltage and concentration of water outlet organic substance.    USE - Method of processing a garbage percolate.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient and simple, has high processing efficiency, and is stable.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a power generator (100) comprised of an anode (120), in which an exhaust gas and electricity are generated. A carbonate ion is generated from a cathode (110) by the reaction between water, carbon dioxide and oxygen. The power is generated by an engine (300), particularly homogeneous charge compression ignition engine that is supplied with the exhaust gas. An air separate unit (400) is provided for separating oxygen and nitrogen, where oxygen generated in the air separate unit is supplied to the engine.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power is generated by an engine, particularly homogeneous charge compression ignition engine that is supplied with the exhaust gas, and thus ensures efficient and improved fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Power generator (100)    Cathode (110)    Anode (120)    Engine (300)    Air separate unit (400)
NOVELTY - The foil has a surface treatment layer comprising azole compound i.e. benzotriazole-type compound, which includes carboxyl group. Average value of depth range of a copper foil surface body is about 2.0 to 5.0 nm. An intermediate layer i.e. chromate layer, is formed with the surface treatment layer. A negative electrode (3) comprises a negative electrode active material (7), which is provided in a negative electrode collector (6). A positive electrode (1) and the negative electrode are arranged with tabs (8, 9).    USE - Copper foil for use as negative electrode collector of a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) utilized as power supply of an electric vehicle or a large sized apparatus and an electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook personal computer, a video camera, a digital camera and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The surface treatment layer comprises benzotriazole-type compound, which includes carboxyl group, and average value of depth range of the copper foil surface body is about 2.0 to 5.0 nm, so that adhesiveness with the negative electrode active material, ultrasonic welding property, and rust prevention property are improved, thus conveniently utilizing the foil as the negative electrode collector of a lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stacked structure of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Negative electrode collector (6)    Negative electrode active material (7)    Tabs (8,9)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable magnesium battery has a negative electrode (14) including an active material, while an electrolyte layer (12) is disposed between the negative electrode and positive electrode (10). The electrolyte layer includes a magnesium component while active material includes an inter-metallic compound of magnesium and bismuth.    USE - Rechargeable magnesium battery used for electrically-powered apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to consumer electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and medical device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides rechargeable magnesium-ion batteries having capacity and density greater than lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an active material for magnesium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the magnesium battery with magnesium metal positive electrode and negative electrode including the active material.    Positive electrode (10)    Electrolyte layer (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Electrode housing (20)    Sealing gasket (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a signal conditioning circuit whose pin end is connected with a signal modulating circuit, an analog/digital (A/D) conversion unit, a microcontroller unit (MCU) and an LCD. A fuel cell stack is connected with an anode of a fuel battery. An output end of the signal conditioning circuit is connected with an input end of the A/D conversion unit. An output end of the A/D conversion unit is connected with an input end of the MCU. An output end of the MCU is connected with an input end of the LCD.    USE - Fuel battery single-chip voltage detecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure and low manufacturing cost, and is light in weight. The system utilizes a fuel cell stack control system in a better way so as to realize fuel battery single-chip voltage detection function at real-time.
NOVELTY - The cracker (800) has a conduit having an air entering inlet (801) for receiving a premixed, ammonia-rich gaseous mixture containing ammonia and oxygen. A portion of heat is transferred from an outgoing mixture of products, to the incoming mixture containing ammonia and oxygen. The incoming mixture is provided with ammonia and oxygen which are heated to attain a maximum gas temperature higher than 1400 degrees c. An outlet is provided for expelling mixture of products, resulting from the reactions, from the conduit, including non-combusted hydrogen gas.    USE - Heat exchanged ammonia flameo?=cracker.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and convenient to use. The sensitivity of the cracker can be increased. The cost involved in the manufacture of the device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for cracking ammonia and combusting fuel in separate conduits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of heat exchanged ammonia flame cracker.    Ammonia flame cracker (800)    Air entering inlet (801)    Tubings (802,805)    Igniter (808)    Vacuum space (818)
NOVELTY - The device has charging module whose output end is serially connected with a super capacitor balance control module that is connected with a super capacitor. The super capacitor is connected with a DC conversion module. A motor controller is connected with a normally closed switch which is connected with a motor-generator unit. The power output end of DC motor of motor-generator unit is connected a speed changer. An output end of the DC generator of motor-generator unit is connected with a resonant controller.    USE - Power supply device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the super capacitor can be prevented, and the electrical energy consumption can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A solution containing lithium ion and carbonate ion is supplied with electricity, and lithium carbonate is deposited, to obtain lithium carbonate.    USE - Manufacture of lithium carbonate. Uses include but are not limited to heat-resisting glass, optical glass, lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle, and electrolytic material.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium carbonate is efficiently manufactured with high yield and purity, and improved recyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of lithium carbonate, which has electricity supply unit to supply with electricity, crystallization tank which stores the solution in which supply unit contains lithium ion and carbonate ion, and cathode and anode which supply with electricity.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode comprises negative electrode collector and negative electrode active material. The collector has base material formed from aluminum foils and resin film of thickness 0.01-5 mu m, which is impermeable to non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Secondary battery used for power source system (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, railways, boats, ships, aircrafts, mobile telephones, portable information terminals, portable electronic machines, business machines, solar energy power generation systems, wind generator systems, and fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin film containing carbonaceous electroconductive material formed on aluminum foil and is impermeable to electrolyte solution, the alloying of lithium and aluminum is suppressed and deterioration of collector is prevented. Hence the secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics, favorable electrical conductivity and reduced internal resistance and impedance. Since the aluminum foil used is light weight and economical, the secondary battery can be economically manufactured.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises olivine-type lithium metal phosphate (I) as positive (2) bound to surface of fibrous carbon (1).    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium secondary battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of structural degradation of positive electrode material is suppressed even when active material particles expand and contract repeatedly by charging and discharging electricity or even when temperature of the exterior of the battery changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises olivine-type lithium metal phosphate of formula LiMPO4 (I) as positive electrode active material particles bound to surface of fibrous carbon.    M=iron, manganese, nickel or cobalt.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode material, which involves mixing fibrous carbon, lithium source, element (M) source and phosphoric acid source as raw material in presence of polar solvent, growing several positive electrode active material particles on surface of fibrous carbon by converting lithium phosphate to olivine type at more than 100 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of positive electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fibrous carbon (1)    Positive electrode active material particles (2)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a winding electrode casing (14) on which positive electrode plate (11) and negative electrode plate (12) are wound through main separator (13a) and auxiliary separator (13b). A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent. A pull breaking strength of the main separator in direction perpendicular to the winding direction of the wound electrode casing is 7.8-11.8N and the pull breaking strength of the auxiliary separator in direction perpendicular to the winding direction of the wound electrode casing is 2.9-5.9N.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The impact safety at the time of overcharge fall is improved, when separator thickness is less than 10 micrometers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode plate comprises an inorganic particle layer that is formed on a surface of positive electrode active material layer. The main separator is positioned on a side in contact with outer peripheral surface of the negative electrode plate and the auxiliary separator is positioned on a side in contact with inner peripheral surface of the negative electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Main separator (13a)    Auxiliary separator (13b)    Winding electrode casing (14)
NOVELTY - The device has battery-laminated unit (5) in which several battery cells (1) are laminated. A cooling plate is connected to the bottom of the battery-laminated unit, such that the heat of the battery-laminated unit is thermally coupled and released. A heat conductive sheet (12) is interposed between battery-laminated unit and cooling plate (61). Many transformed units are elastically deformed with respect to the battery-laminated unit. The heat conductive sheet is made of resin of acryl type, urethane type, epoxy type, and silicone type material.    USE - Power supply device for use in vehicles (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and electrically driven motorcycle, or household use, electrical storage use for factories, etc. Can also be used in plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, wireless base stations, computer server, mobile telephone, street light, electrical storage apparatus and signal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive sheet can be made easy to deform effectively according to the shape of incision, and the thermally conductive difference and height differences between the battery cells can be reduced. The insulation and reliability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery-laminated unit on heat conductive sheet of power supply device.    Battery cells (1)    Battery-laminated unit (5)    Heat conductive sheet (12)    Protrusion portion (14)    Cooling plate (61)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises compound containing nickel and aluminum, and metallic nickel having particle diameter of 1-25 nm. The metallic nickel and compound containing nickel and aluminum have binding energy of 874.5-871.5 ev, 857-853 ev and 73.5-70 ev, and activation energy of 4x 104-5x 104 J/mol. The catalyst decomposes hydrocarbon.    USE - Catalyst is used for daily start-up and shutdown operation in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent coking resistance, catalytic activity, durability, sulfur poisoning-proof property, and reforming reaction property with respect to hydrocarbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises compound containing nickel and aluminum, and metallic nickel having particle diameter of 1-25 nm. The metallic nickel and compound containing nickel and aluminum have binding energy of 874.5-871.5 ev (Ni 2p1/2), 857-853 ev (Ni 2p3/2) and 73.5-70 ev (Al 2p), and activation energy of 4x 104-5x 104 J/mol. The catalyst decomposes hydrocarbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The bus-bar has a projection part (25) protruded to multiple electrode leads (11) that are formed in a welding part, where the bus-bar is formed as a hexagonal structure. The projection part is curved in a semicircular-shape or a half oblong-shape on a vertical section. Three flake-type unit cells (10) are provided with electrical contacts that are in parallel connection with each other.    USE - Bus-bar for use in a battery module (claimed) such as pouched-type battery module, small prismatic-type battery module and medium-to large-sized battery module. Uses include but are not limited to wireless miniature mobile apparatus, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bar ensures reliable electrical connection, mechanical tightening of a battery module and simple assembling process, and can be manufactured at low cost, and is light in weight, and has high degree of integration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bus-bar during laser welding process.    Welding site (B)    Three flake-type unit cells (10)    Electrode leads (11)    Bus-bar part (24)    Projection part (25)
NOVELTY - A lithium compound and a titanium compound are pulverized in presence of one another to obtain a lithium-titanate precursor.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-titanate precursor used for lithium titanate for electrode active material used for electrical storage device (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-titanate precursor is efficiently manufactured with high productivity and improved volume density. The lithium titanate is economically, reliably and stably manufactured at low temperature using the precursor. The electrode active material containing lithium titanate provides excellent battery characteristics to electrical storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium titanate, which involves heating lithium-titanate precursor.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell has a positive electrode that comprises a porous substrate (12) having several nanofibers, and that comprises many nanofibers having a void volume greater than about 80%. The positive electrode includes multiple aligned nanofibers and includes a gravimetric energy greater than about 500 Wh/kg and a gravimetric capacity greater than about 200. The porous substrate configured to provide the positive electrode with a gravimetric capacity greater than about 200 mAh/g and a gravimetric energy greater than about 500 Wh/kg. The cell is made without using binder.    USE - Metal-air electrochemical cell such as fuel cells, air-breathing batteries, metal-air batteries, and capacitors for electronic devices such as laptop computers, cell phones, and hybrid-electric and all-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of metal-air batteries and electrochemical cells are improved effectively and an easy flow of electrolyte is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making electrode for use in metal-air electrochemical cell; and    (2) method of operating metal-air electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the substrate of electrochemical cell.    Porous substrate (12)    Catalyst layer (18)    Pores (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (T) has a control device (1) for entering operating data, and a radio communication interface (10) i.e. Bluetooth communication interface, for exchanging operating data toward an electronic control installation (5) of a mobile machine (A) i.e. industrial lorry. The operating data is detected by the control device without the need for transmission by wire during normal load mode and/or discharge mode of the battery that is connected electrically to the mobile machine.    USE - Traction battery e.g. lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery, for a mobile machine i.e. industrial lorry (all claimed). Can also be used for a lead-acid or lead-gel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The radio communication interface is utilized for exchanging operating data toward the electronic control installation of the mobile machine, thus allowing undisturbed transmission of data, and allowing simple and fast change of the battery, and hence guaranteeing operation of the battery, and improving safety functions for application to the mobile machine. The avoidance of the transmission by the wire avoids disturbances and incidents for the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling and monitoring a discharge mode of a traction battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mobile machine with a traction battery.    Mobile machine (A)    Battery (T)    Control device (1)    Electronic control installation (5)    Radio communication interface (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electric vehicle having a current source, a capacitor, an energy transfer device, and a controller. The electric current from the current source is routed to the capacitor, so as to charge the capacitor. The voltage of the capacitor is monitored to determine the voltage rate of change of the capacitor. The energy transfer device is controlled to hold the voltage rate of change of the capacitor at constant rate. The voltage rate of change of the capacitor is decreased, when the charging current exceeds maximum current level.    USE - Method for charging capacitor of electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. loader. Can also be used in motor grader, tractor, bulldozer, feller buncher, crawler, excavator, and skidder.    ADVANTAGE - The charging current of the capacitor is monitored and limited, so as to reduce the likelihood of damaging capacitors during recharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging system of the electric vehicle.    Motor (34)    Generator (36)    Prime mover (39)    Processor (64)    Charging system (80)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has filter which includes cage support (51) and filtering medium arranged on cage support. The cage support is provided with first end with sealing unit (56) adapted to elastically engage edges of through apertures defining accumulator (30). A second end is provided with spacer unit (58) adapted to engage bottom of accumulator so as to set position of sealing unit between accumulator inlet (31) and accumulator outlet (32), so that accumulator inlet and outlet are in mutual fluid connection through filtering medium.    USE - Heat exchange assembly for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the heat exchanger plates can be simplified in efficient manner. The heat exchange assembly can reduce pollutant emissions and fuel consumption efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for filter accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger assembly.    Heat exchange assembly (10)    Accumulator (30)    Accumulator inlet (31)    Accumulator outlet (32)    Cage support (51)    Sealing unit (56)    Spacer unit (58)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (1) multiple battery groups (11,12) having multiple cells (111). The multiple holding elements (31,32) are spaced apart from each other to hold each of the battery groups, and to allow heat exchange between the cells in battery group. A heating unit is configured to heat a portion of the battery groups.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the battery is reduced while rising the temperature of the battery. The size of the power supply device is reduced. The secured battery output is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Power supply device (1)    Battery groups (11,12)    Holding elements (31,32)    Heaters (61,62)    Cell (111)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive pole piece defining at least two equant-shaped aluminum pole lugs, and having at least two sides respectively coated with films and leveled to form a positive piece aluminum clad. A negative pole piece defines at least two equant-shaped copper pole lugs and has at least two sides respectively coated with films and leveled to form a negative piece copper clad. The negative piece is physically equivalent to or larger than the positive piece. The pole pieces have one of a quadrate shape, a rectangular shape, an oval shape or an annular shape.    USE - High-power and large-capacity lithium battery for electric bus. Can also be used in electric cars and electric trains.    ADVANTAGE - Solves assembling problem that lithium battery pack of bus is composed of single cells through series-parallel connection by providing each battery with a thermal protection unit, and providing thermal control function for the control system of battery to protect and monitor each of the batteries. Realizes high rate discharge to meet the demands of motor. Ensures dynamic large capacity, dynamic safety, reliability, stability and cycle life of battery. Utilizes production line to save hand labor during packing process of battery, ensure a safety of facilities and avoid influences on quality of battery resulted from human factors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective diagram of the opposite single cell of high-power and large-capacity lithium battery of electric bus.    Thermal protection units (9)    Internal aluminum terminal (10)    Copper terminal (11)    Cell stack (12)    Reinforcing ribs (13)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode active material comprises particles of a lithium transition metal complex oxide (I) and complex oxide of lithium    USE - The positive electrode active material is useful for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which is useful as a battery for an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has improved storage characteristics, output characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive electrode active material comprises particles of a lithium transition metal complex oxide of formula (LiaNi(1-x-y-z)CoxMnyM1zM2wO2) (I), and a complex oxide of lithium.    a = 1-1.25;    x, y = 0-0.5;    z = 0.002-0.01;    w = 0-0.05;    M1 = at least one kind of an element comprising W, Mo, Nb or Ta, preferably lithium tungsten oxide (Li4WO5 and Li6WO6); and    M2 = at least one kind of an element of Zr, Al, Mg, Ti, B or V, where M1 exists in the vicinity of a surface of the particles.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing the positive electrode active material, comprising spray drying of mixed raw material obtained by mixing raw materials of elements constituting the target composition of lithium transition metal complex oxide is not performed; and    (2) a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, where the positive electrode contains the positive electrode active material, and an electrolyte in the non-aqueous electrolyte solution is a lithium salt of fluorooxo acid.
NOVELTY - The system has fuel accommodating units that accommodate hydrogen storage alloy. A controlled-release valve switches between suppression state of suppressing hydrogen discharge from accommodating unit and open state in which suppression state is deactivated. Temperature detectors detect temperature of fuel cell and temperature inside accommodating unit. A control unit controls valve to be in open state when fuel cell temperature is less than preset temperature and in suppression state if accommodation unit temperature is more than preset temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of fuel cell system can be shortened, and stable hydrogen supply to the fuel cell can be attained effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of controlling the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steps for opening discharge regulation valve (S102,S104,S113)    Step for controlling low-temperature operation (S105)    Steps for closing discharge regulation valve (S109,S116)    Step for controlling irregularity correspondence (S110)    Step for opening power generation output reduced and discharge regulation valve (S117)
NOVELTY - The unit has flat battery which combines armored can and sealing can so that opening portion side of side wall of the armored can is located on the outer periphery of the side wall of sealing can. A board (61) is arranged on plane portion of armored can. A circuit component is mounted in the board. The plane portion of a sealing can is provided with a battery side terminal that is electrically connected to flat battery. A board side terminal (63) is electrically connected to battery side electrode terminals (81,82) that is formed in the side surface at the board.    USE - Battery unit mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size reduction of the battery unit can be attained, and the short circuit produced at the board can be prevented. The flat battery can be provided with compact structure by forming the board side terminal in the side surface of the board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery unit.    Circuit board (61)    Board side terminal (63)    Charge display signal terminal (69)    Battery side negative electrode terminals (81,82)    Board connection portion (81b)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has air intake duct (28) which inhales air to the air-intake surface side, and exhaust duct that emits air to the air discharge surface side. The fuel cell stack (11) is installed below the floor (4). The air-intake surface is arranged toward an upper side or lower side by a vehicle up-down direction. A pair of air intake is opened in the both right and left ends of the intake passage portion (30). A pair of air discharge port (42,43) is opened to the back-and-front ends of the exhaust passage portion.    USE - Fuel battery vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of the air intake duct, the exhaust duct, the air intake and the air discharge port can be changed suitably. The mounting property to the vehicle components can be improved. The channel length of the exhaust duct is shortened. The ventilation resistance can be reduced. The air can be supplied to fuel cell stack sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle rear portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Floor (4)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Intake duct (28)    Intake passage portion (30)    Air discharge port (42,43)
NOVELTY - The valve apparatus (40b) has a gear for butterfly-valve operation (92) which is set in edge section of a butterfly-valve shaft (84). A gear for ball valve actions (90) is provided in edge section of a ball valve shaft (76). A ball-valve gear selective state is set by the rotational driving force of a rotational drive source (56) that is transmitted to gear for ball valve actions by a switching mechanism (54). The rotational driving force of rotational drive source is transmitted to the gear for butterfly-valve operation when butterfly-valve gear selective state is switched.    USE - Valve apparatus for fuel cell system of vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables switching to appropriate flow-path shutdown function and flow-control function since the rotational driving force of rotational drive source is transmitted to the gear for butterfly-valve operation when butterfly-valve gear selective state is switched. Improves durability of the fuel cell power generating device by suppressing deterioration by oxidation of anode and cathode during starting and stopping. Improves layout in cathode group and reduces the manufacturing cost since the valve apparatus can by used as a cutoff valve and a back pressure controlling valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the valve apparatus which is integrated in the fuel cell system and a longitudinal sectional view of the valve apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language Texts).    Valve apparatus (40b)    Switching mechanism (54)    Rotational drive source (56)    Ball valve shaft (76)    Butterfly-valve shaft (84)    Gear for ball valve actions (90)    Gear for butterfly-valve operation (92)
NOVELTY - A laminate has a zinc-based galvanized steel sheet with surface (s1) and surface (s2) and having galvanization layer or zinc alloy plating layer formed on surface (s1) and surface (s2), organic-inorganic composite process layer containing hardened material of resin composition comprising carboxyl group-containing resin, oxazoline group-containing resin and basic phosphoric acid compound formed on surface (s1) of zinc-based galvanized steel sheet and heat-fusible polyolefin resin layer having thickness of 10-100 mu m formed on surface of organic-inorganic composite process layer.    USE - Laminate is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, video camera, electric vehicle, and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent adhesiveness of heat-fusible resin layer, and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains non-aqueous solvent and electrolytic salt consisting of polyoxyethylene compound (I) and ethylene carbonate, where mass ratio of the compound (I) and ethylene carbonate is 46/54-63/37.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in an electrical device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a portable audio-video equipment such as digital camera, video camera, audio player, liquid crystal TV and notebook computer, a portable information terminal such as mobile telephone, electronic organizer and other handheld game machine device, an electric tool in electrically driven bicycle, hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle, and an electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte improves energy density, energy efficiency, ionic conductivity, safety and charging and discharging capacity of the battery, and provided improved electrical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains non-aqueous solvent and electrolytic salt consisting of polyoxyethylene compound of formula (R1-(O-(CH2CH2O)n-R2)a) (I) and ethylene carbonate, where mass ratio of the compound (I) and ethylene carbonate is 46/54-63/37.    R1=acidic radical residue of 3-5 valence polyhydric alcohol;    R2=1-6C hydrocarbon;    a=3-5;and    n=2-5, where 'n' is average added mole number of oxyethylene group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery having an electrolyte layer interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode that occlude/release a cation.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a graphite layer on the surface of a metallic substrate, crimping the formed graphite layer, and heat-processing the substrate. The graphite powder used to form the graphite layer has, as main constituent, flaky-graphite powder, expanded graphite powder or thermal decomposition graphite powder.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator of fuel cell used in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a fuel cell electric vehicle, a home-use cogeneration system, or a portable apparatus, such as a mobile telephone or a personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Raises rate with which graphite layer covers base-material top and improves adhesiveness of metallic substrate and graphite layer by using appropriate graphite powder in forming graphite layer, thus fuel cell separator excellent in workability can be manufactured with sufficient productivity while high electroconductivity can be maintained for long period of time.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a p-type thin film pattern (4) and an n-type thin film pattern (5) arranged on a thermoelectric thin film element (3). The p-type and n-type thin film patterns are joined on an insulated substrate (2), and generate temperature difference on a two-dimensional (2D) plane. A buffer layer is arranged between the insulated substrate and the thermoelectric thin film element such that ratio of electrical resistances of the thermoelectric thin film element and electrical resistance of the buffer layer is set to 10 -5 - 0.4.    USE - Thermoelectric thin film device for transforming heat energy such as sunlight energy and motor vehicle waste heat energy, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer layer is arranged between the insulated substrate and the thermoelectric thin film element such that ratio of the electrical resistances of the thermoelectric thin film element and the electrical resistance of the buffer layer is set to 10 -5 - 0.4, so that adhesiveness of the thermoelectric thin film pattern and a board can be improved, peeling of the thermoelectric thin film can be prevented in an effective manner, electromotive force can be obtained in an efficient manner, and thickness reduction and size reduction of the device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a thermoelectric thin film device.    Thermoelectric thin film device (1)    Insulated substrate (2)    Thermoelectric thin film element (3)    P-type thin film pattern (4)    N-type thin film pattern (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises ammonium salt (A), aprotic solvent (B), cyclic boron compound (C) of formula (I), and boric acid (D). The amount of boric acid is 0.5-10 weight% with respect to the total amount of ammonium salt (A), aprotic solvent (B), cyclic boron compound (C) and boric acid (D).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for aluminum electrolytic capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for vehicle-mounted electrical equipment and digital appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent short-circuit-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises ammonium salt (A), aprotic solvent (B), cyclic boron compound (C) of formula (I), and boric acid (D). The amount of boric acid is 0.5-10 weight% with respect to the total amount of ammonium salt (A), aprotic solvent (B), cyclic boron compound (C) and boric acid (D).    R1-R3=linear or branched 1-10C saturated hydrocarbyl, or -(R4O)n-M;    n=1-4;    M=H or 1-4C alkyl;and    R4=linear or branched 2-4C bivalent saturated hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - Carbon material is manufactured by introducing an organic compound on the surface of a porous zeolite cast and pore, carbonizing the organic compound by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to obtain carbon/zeolite composite body, and removing zeolite cast from the carbon/zeolite composite body.    USE - Manufacturing method of carbon material for electrode material, battery, and capacitor (claimed), used in electric cell of motor vehicles, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The zeolite nanochannel is filled with as much carbon as possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for carbon material having Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of greater than or equal to 800 m2/g and weight ratio (H/C) of hydrogen with respect to carbon is less than or equal to 1 wt.%.
NOVELTY - The method involves inhibiting current from the fuel cell stack and determining total parasitic current of fuel cells (10) in the fuel cell stack. The short-circuit resistance and cross-over parasitic current of fuel cells are determined from the total parasitic current. The functionality of the membranes (16) in the fuel cell stack is determined based on the short-circuit resistance and cross-over parasitic current of fuel cells.    USE - Method for determining functionality of membranes in fuel cell stack of fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The functionality of the membranes of the fuel cell stack can be determined efficiently over the entire service life of the fuel cell stack and the failure of the fuel cell stack can be identified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell, graph representing the hydrogen concentration and total parasitic current and flow diagram illustrating the process for determining the functionality of membranes.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode side (12)    Anode side (14)    Membrane (16)    Catalyst layers (22,26)
NOVELTY - The rear wall/roof surface uses thermocouples (B) based on seebeck effect for electrical energy recovery from thermal combustion residual heat of petrol/diesel/gas internal combustion engines. A driver cabin roof is used by extension of a drag coefficient reducing cooling surface. Driver cabin rear wall space volume is used by integrating the thermocouples in a driver cabin rear wall (A1). A driver cabin rear wall surface (A2) is used by mounting the thermocouples on the driver cabin rear wall. Roof volume is used by integrating the thermocouples in the driver cabin roof.    USE - Heat regenerative rear wall/roof surface for a driver cabin of a lorry and a diesel locomotive or a passenger cabin (all claimed) of an omni bus.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the rear wall/roof surface allows avoiding the need of separate and expensive cooling circuits for the cabin and ensuring economical, effective and practical usage of the residual heat of petrol/diesel/gas internal combustion engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a diesel locomotive with a heat regenerative rear wall.    Driver cabin rear wall (A1)    Driver cabin rear wall surface (A2)    Thermocouples (B)    Cooling surface (E)    Electrical connections (G1, G2)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) has an electric energy storage unit (5) and a securing module (10) for securing power output of the electric energy storage unit. The securing module comprises a test unit (12) which collects and verifies the operating parameter of the electric energy storage unit, and limiting unit (14) which limits the energy output of the electric energy storage unit according to the operating parameter.    USE - Energy storage device e.g. rechargeable lead acid battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium-ion battery or lithium-polymer battery and flywheel storage capacitor for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating parameters of the electric energy storage unit can be verified and the malfunction of the energy storage device can be detected efficiently such that the damage of the energy storage device can be prevented and safety of the people can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric load and energy storage device integrated system; and    (2) method for operating energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the energy storage device and block diagram of the electric load and energy storage device integrated system.    Energy storage device (1)    Electric energy storage unit (5)    Securing module (10)    Test unit (12)    Limiting unit (14)
NOVELTY - The electric power as main product is generated by using electrolytic process of decomposing water to hydrogen and oxygen in a spiral magnetic electrolyzer (1) under surface of water environment (3). The dynamization of water environment in water supply system at inlet (2) of electrolyzer is induced by negative pressure resulting from water being decomposed at outlet (4) of electrolyzer. The decomposition process is followed by separation of hydrogen and oxygen in a gas separator (5). The energy output of hydrogen fuel cell (6) which is in whole or in portion is used to power electrolyzer.    USE - Combined magnetohydrodynamic and electrochemical method for electric power generation in energy and water management industries.    ADVANTAGE - The energy required for electrolysis can be reduced. The amount of hydrogen entering the fuel cell or a system can be reduced while controlling the output power and stability of the system. Since minimum number of mechanical components is used, the combined magnetohydrodynamic and electrochemical system can be installed without the need for costly and time consuming work to any water environment. The progressive, safe, environmentally friendly and economical solution can be achieved for sea water processing. The water can be conveyed to higher and/or remote areas without the need to use pumping technologies or water pumping and/or transportation units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combined magnetohydrodynamic and electrochemical facility for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the combined magnetohydrodynamic and electrochemical facility for electric power generation.    Spiral magnetic electrolyzer (1)    Inlet (2)    Water environment (3)    Outlet (4)    Gas separator (5)    Hydrogen fuel cell (6)
NOVELTY - A magnesium fuel battery has negative electrode material consisting of magnesium alloy having aluminum and calcium, and an electrolyte solution eluting magnesium ion from negative electrode material.    USE - Magnesium fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium fuel battery stably supplies electric current for a long period of time, and prevents self discharge of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - A mixture containing manganese phosphate compound (HMnPO4) and lithium source is subjected to hydrothermal reaction to obtain olive-type lithium metal phosphate as positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides positive electrode active material with high purity and suppressed generation of by-products, without requiring washing or baking after hydrothermal reaction. The lithium secondary battery using the positive electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system has a measuring unit (7) that measures the amounts of power generation and power consumption of a photovoltaic power generation device (4). A power price setting unit (23) sets a power price and a purchase price. A control pattern selection unit (32) selects one control pattern by evaluating the calculated values using a predetermined criterion from a power change calculating unit (31). A control device (1) performs a control according to the selected control pattern.    USE - power control system for controlling optimum allocation of electric power supplied from solar power generation device, electrical storage apparatus and co-operative energy network to electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car and household appliance apparatus such as illuminating device, air conditioner, illumination stand, a ceiling light, a refrigerator and TV.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the system is reduced. The manufacturing cost of the system is reduced. The size of the electrical storage apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control device (1)    Photovoltaic power generation device (4)    Measuring unit (7)    Power price setting unit (23)    Power change calculating unit (31)    Control pattern selection unit (32)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste contains an electroconductive powder containing copper and/or nickel as a main component, glass frit and an organic vehicle. The glass frit does not contain a lead component, and is tellurium group glass frit containing 35-70 mol% of tellurium by conversion of an oxide as a network formation component, and silver as an essential component.    USE - Electroconductive paste is used for electrode formation of solar cell element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formed using the electroconductive paste provides solar cell with high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring, calculating and learning of an unbalance parameter of energy storage devices (a1-a5) in a series connection. The type, status, value and deviation of the unbalance parameter of energy storage device are determined. The energy flows are restricted, generated and adapted in and over to the series connection of energy storage devices. The unbalance parameter is measured on individual energy storage device level, substring of energy storage devices level, multi-substring of energy storage devices level.    USE - Method for balancing series connection of energy storage devices such as double-layer capacitor, lithium capacitor, electrochemical battery device and battery pack, and lithium battery device like lithium-polymer and lithium-ion battery devices (all claimed) for use in hybrid drive train, waste collection vehicle, fork lift truck and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the individual devices in series connection, the charge can be transferred between adjacent energy storage devices and groups of energy storage devices. The charges can be efficiently redistributed between non-adjacent energy storage devices in series connection. Hence series connection of energy storage devices with improved efficiency and less time consuming balancing can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for balancing series connection of energy storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the system for balancing series connection of energy storage devices.    Coupling terminals (A,B)    Energy storage device (a1-a5)    Intermediate storage element (b)    Switching unit (c)    Non-adjacent section of energy storage device (d)
NOVELTY - The device has a driving connecting device unit provided with a telescopic unit and an integrated mounting bracket. A driving mechanism is installed on the integrated mounting bracket. An end of the driving connecting device unit is connected with the driving mechanism. Another end of the driving connecting device unit is connected with a solar energy battery board.    USE - Solar energy battery plate device for use in an engineering machine (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can be automatically folded during non-working time period, and prevents the solar energy battery board from being damaged.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises: a separator (11); positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (12) arranged with the separator interposed between them and reversibly storing/releasing lithium ions; and an organic electrolytic solution having an electrolyte containing the lithium ions dissolved in it, where the organic electrolytic solution contains an aromatic compound (I) (0.1 mole/l or less).    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery is useful in a battery pack system (claimed). The lithium ion secondary battery is useful in electric cars and electric storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The high-capacity lithium ion secondary battery exhibits enhanced safety against overcharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises: a separator (11); positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (12) arranged with the separator interposed between them and reversibly storing/releasing lithium ions; and an organic electrolytic solution having an electrolyte containing the lithium ions dissolved in it, where the organic electrolytic solution contains an aromatic compound of formula (I) (0.1 mole/l or less).    R1 = alkyl; and    R2-R5 = H, halo, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy or tertiary amine group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Battery can (13)    Positive electrode collector tab. (14)
NOVELTY - The lithium battery has positive and negative pole elements having one of a quadrate shape, a rectangular shape, an oval shape or an annular shape. The positive and negative pole elements define two equant-shaped aluminum and copper pole lugs respectively. Two sides of positive element are respectively coated with films and are leveled to form a positive element aluminum clad. Two sides of negative element are respectively coated with films and are leveled to form a negative element copper clad. The negative element is equivalent to or larger than positive element.    USE - Lithium battery for electric bus. Can also be used in other electric vehicle such as electric car and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stacks are produced in the form of intermediate diaphragm by positive and negative pole elements and the automatic production line, so as to save the hand labor during the packing process of battery. Thus the batteries can be made more consistent and the influences on battery quality caused by human factors can be avoided. The thermal protection device in battery stack having dual terminals is made from certain materials in a manner such that the mutual contact between upper and lower pole elements to cause the short circuit can be avoided. The stress of external terminal is evenly dispersed, so that the battery is safe, steady, electrolyte resistant, and anti-aging. The heat can be dissipated with reduced failure rate and the high efficiency can be obtained during movement of bus. Thus the problem in series-parallel connection of single cells to constitute the battery can be eliminated. The capacity of battery, high rate discharge, dynamic safety, stability, reliability and cycle life can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative copper element stack of opposite aluminum clad of high-power and large-capacity lithium battery of electric bus.    Negative copper element stack (8)
NOVELTY - Nickel compound particles, manganese compound particles and cobalt compound particles are mixed to obtain spray drying raw material slurry. The slurry is spray dried to obtain particles with average particle diameter of 0.9-1.6 mu m and BET specific surface area of 80-100 m2/g. The spray dried material is mixed with lithium compound to obtain baking raw material mixture. The baking raw material mixture is mixed to obtain lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt complex oxide for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, portable game machine and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-nickel-manganese cobalt complex oxide produces batteries with high capacity maintenance factor.
NOVELTY - The control system has pressure converter (32) that converts the motive power input into the pressure energy of a working fluid and stored in the pressure accumulation apparatus (31). The pressure energy stored in the pressure accumulation apparatus is output with respect to the driving wheel (7) of a vehicle. The pressure energy stored in the pressure accumulation apparatus is transformed into electric power, and is stored in the electrical storage apparatus (5) when the temperature of working fluid is preset to predetermined temperature.    USE - Control system of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the motive power input into the pressure converter is converted into the pressure energy of the working fluid, the pressure energy is stored in the pressure accumulation apparatus appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power converter device (4)    Electrical storage apparatus (5)    Driving wheel (7)    Pressure accumulation apparatus (31)    Pressure converter (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has first changeover switch (523) turning on/off first switch resistor (521), and second changeover switch (524) turning on/off second switch resistor (522), where a period which the changeover switches turn on is set over a predetermined duplication period when the changeover switches are switched on/off. An electricity supply control unit performs control of switching an energized state of a heating-resistor (34) for every fixed period time. An electric current regulation circuit (55) adjusts electric current flow to a Wheatstone-bridge circuit (51).    USE - Temperature control apparatus for a gas detection apparatus (claimed) i.e. combustible-gas detection apparatus, which is utilized in a vehicle i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) electric vehicle, to detect density and leakage of combustible gas such as hydrogen, in to-be-detected atmosphere. Can also be used for a humidity detection apparatus that detects humidity of to-be-detected atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The first switch turns on/off the first switch resistor, and the second switch turns on/off the second switch resistor, where the period which the changeover switches turn on is set over the predetermined duplication period when the changeover switches are switched on/off so as to prevent excessive rise of temperature while controlling temperature of a control object using the Wheatstone-bridge circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a gas detection apparatus    (2) a temperature control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a combustible-gas detection apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heating-resistor (34)    Wheatstone-bridge circuit (51)    Electric current regulation circuit (55)    Switch resistors (521, 522)    Changeover switches (523, 524)
NOVELTY - Phosphorus containing benzoxazine-based monomers (A) are new.    USE - (A) are useful in an electrode for a fuel cell and an electrolyte membrane.    ADVANTAGE - (A): have excellent thermal, resistance and high phosphoric acid resistance; provide controlled hydrophobicity of an electrode; increase interfaces of gaseous state (fuel gas or oxidizing gas)-liquid state (phosphoric acid)-solid state (catalyst); and provide improve oxygen permeability, electrode and thermal stability and high power generation efficiency and thus electrode and electrolyte membrane can operate at a high temperature without humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phosphorus containing benzoxazine-based monomers (A) of formula (I) and (II) are new.    R2 = 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkoxy, 6-10C aryl or 6-10C aryloxy; and    R3 = 6-20C aryl, 6-20C aryloxy, 1-20C heteroaryl, 1-20C heteroaryloxy, 4-20C cycloalkyl or 1-20C heterocyclic (all optionally halogenated), H, 1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer that is a polymerization product of the monomers or a polymerization product of the monomer and a crosslinkable compound.
NOVELTY - The post terminal is connected to a battery, where a body (110) is provided which is connected to a battery post and a panel portion and connection part. The connection part is connected with a cable that is extended from the battery post inlet hole. A clamp (150) is provided which is connected to a screw nut (140) that is connected to a bolt (130).    USE - Post terminal for vehicle post.    ADVANTAGE - The post terminal is connected to battery, where a body is provided which is connected to a battery post and a panel portion and connection part, and connection part is connected with a cable, and thus the post is efficient by controlling electrical performance drop due to the rising of the voltage in the terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a post terminal.    Body (110)    Base plate (120)    Bolt (130)    Screw nut (140)    Clamp (150)
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal reaction of basic aqueous dispersion containing lithium compound, silicic acid compound and organic acid transition metal salt (I) is carried out to obtain olivine type silicate compound (II).    USE - Olivine type silicate compound used as active material for positive electrode in lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, digital cameras, notebook personal computers, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine type silicate compound having excellent purity is manufactured efficiently, and the lithium ion battery using olivine type silicate compound having excellent battery characteristics is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrothermal reaction of basic aqueous dispersion of lithium compound, silicic acid compound and organic acid transition metal salt of formula: (R)2M (I) to obtain olivine type silicate compound of formula: Li2MSiO4 (II).    R = organic residue;and    M = iron, nickel, cobalt and/or manganese.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion battery positive electrode active material containing olivine type silicate compound, which involves baking carbon supported olivine type silicate compound.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery comprises: a positive electrode comprising a lithium transition metal phosphate having an olivine structure, where the transition metal is manganese, cobalt, nickel and/or its mixture; a negative electrode; a separator that separates the positive and the negative electrode from one another and is permeable to lithium ions; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The separator comprises a mat made of non-woven, non-electrically conductive polymer fibers, which are coated with an ion-conducting inorganic material on one side or both sides.    USE - The lithium ion battery is useful for power supply for mobile information devices, tools, electric-powered automobiles, and automobiles with hybrid drive (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery can be safely and economically manufactured with good stability, high energy density and voltage and improved service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion battery comprises: a positive electrode comprising a lithium transition metal phosphate having an olivine structure, where the transition metal is manganese, cobalt, nickel and/or its mixture; a negative electrode; a separator that separates the positive and the negative electrode from one another and is permeable to lithium ions; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The separator comprises a mat made of non-woven, non-electrically conductive polymer fibers, which are coated with an ion-conducting inorganic material on one side or both sides. The ion-conducting inorganic material comprises a particle having a large diameter of 100 nm. The electrolyte comprises a liquid with a lithium salt.
NOVELTY - A particulate mixture is synthesized using lithium source, transition metal source, and silicon source. A carbon source and obtained particulate mixture are mixed, the resultant mixture is filled in metal mold, and pressurized, to obtain pressurized-powder component. The obtained pressurized-powder component is baked under inert gas atmosphere, and pulverized, to obtain lithium transition metal silicate-type positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of lithium transition metal silicate-type positive electrode active material used for manufacture positive electrode (claimed) for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile, uninterruptible power supply, electrical storage apparatus, electric vehicle, and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides lithium transition metal silicate-type positive electrode active material having suppressed oxidation of transition metal element, and excellent ionic conductivity, and electrical conductivity. The secondary battery formed using lithium transition metal silicate-type positive electrode active material has high capacity, cycling characteristics, and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode, which involves coating the slurry containing positive electrode active material on a collector, and baking.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a piezoelectric element installed in a front window of a vehicle. The piezoelectric element generates current according to raindrop amount. A current sensor senses the current. An output value and a set value of the current are compared together. A wiper speed controller controls speed of a wiper. The piezoelectric element is provided with a substrate. A counter register counts a multiplexer selecting output signal that is output from the current sensor. A wiper fuzzy control part controls driving rate of the wiper. A battery is connected with an end part of a diode.    USE - Wiper controlling apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves speed of the wiper and ensures generation of electricity according to amount of rainwater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wiper controlling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has high frequency electric motors (2) directly connected to drive wheels (1) and reversibly connected to a generator (5). The electric motors are controlled by electronic circuits (7). A battery (8) of a supply pack unit is recharged via an electrical main unit. A turbo-generator (3) is connected with the battery for powering the electric motors. The turbo generator is driven by a turbine (4). A steering motor generator is connected with an energy storage unit. The drive wheels are connected with the generator and the turbo generator.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle for harvesting crops. Can also be used for an electric car, a robotic vehicle, an amphibious vehicle, a military vehicle, a locomotive and a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be charged in a short time with reduced cost, so that performance of the vehicle can be improved in an effective manner. The vehicle is light in weight and inexpensive, and occupies small space. The utilization of the turbine reduces consumption of liquid and gaseous fuels such as petrol, ethanol, diesel, kerosene, vegetable oil, cooking gas, biogas and natural gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid electric vehicle.    Drive wheels (1)    High frequency electric motors (2)    Turbo-generator (3)    Turbine (4)    Generator (5)    Inverter (6)    Electronic circuits (7)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has battery unit that is provided with cavity. The case structure is provided with upper portion and lower portion. The air inlet and the air outlet are respectively connected with hollow cavity. The air outlet is connected with the air inlet to form air flow of fan.    USE - Battery pack cooling device used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The entering of dust into the battery pack can be prevented, thus the performance of the battery pack can be improved.
NOVELTY - The equalizing device has temperature sensor that is connected with the battery management system for detecting temperature data of battery pack. The detected data is output to the battery management system, so as to judge whether the temperature data of battery pack reaches the preset value or not. The fan is connected with the battery management system to start to generate the air flow in battery pack, based on judgment result.    USE - Battery pack equalizing device used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environment temperature difference caused by the excessive performance difference of single battery can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery holder base whose front end is fixed on a battery bracket by a locking bolt, where a middle part of the battery bracket is fixed in a guide hole. A front end face of a battery holder pulling part is fixedly provided with a handle, and rear end face of the battery holder pulling part is fixed with a limiting fixed part. A lower surface of a battery bracket drawing part is fixed with two round shaped steels, where a slide groove is formed in one of the two round shaped steels. A battery holder drawing part and the battery holder base are connected with each other.    USE - Pull-out battery bracket device for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be manufactured at low cost, and is convenient to operate.
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) includes a coil (2) and a magnetic core (3). One portion of the magnetic core is comprised from a composite material containing magnetic powder and resin. An air bubble present in a cross section of the composite material having a maximum diameter of 300 micrometers or less.    USE - Reactor for converter (claimed) such as DC-DC converter of power converter device (claimed) mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and in air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is featured with low-loss and the magnetic characteristic of the reactor does fall easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) converter; and    (2) power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Bottom face (40)    Side wall (41)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has two bottom frames connected to a top corner of two sidewall plates. The sidewall plates are equipped with the upper end frames to form a down corner site. A lower end of a front side frame is fixed in a front side of the bottom frames. The bottom frames are provided with an effusion through-hole for outflowing cooling medium i.e. air. An inlet through-hole is formed in a rear surface of the upper end frames for inflowing cooling medium. A top surface plate covers a top end portion of the sidewall plates.    USE - Stack-type battery pack receiving device for use in a power storage battery pack cooling apparatus (claimed) of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can provide expandability using a stack-type, effectively disperses a load according to a laminate of a battery pack, and effectively applies flow of the cooling medium so as to improve effectiveness of a power storage battery pack cooling apparatus and reduce performance degradation phenomenon i.e. insulating property break down according to water osmosis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power storage battery pack cooling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stack-type battery pack receiving device.    Stack-type battery pack receiving device (100)    Housing (200)    Circulating drive module (300)    Exhaust duct (400)    Stack (500)
NOVELTY - The package (1000) has a connecting unit connected to a connector. The connector is arranged in battery cells (100). A voltage sensing line (300) is connected to a side of the connector. A cathode tab (112) is connected to an electrode tap (110). A fuse (400) is arranged in the electrode tap. The connecting unit is arranged between the electrode tap and the battery cells. The connector is provided with an insertion hole. A holder is electrically connected to the connecting unit. The holder is provided with a fixing groove.    USE - Package for battery such as nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium secondary battery, that is utilized for digital camera, cellular phone, notebook, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The package prevents the battery cells and the voltage sensing line from being damaged, transmits current to the battery cells from an external circuit, senses voltage of the battery cells, arranges the battery cells between voltage sensing line and the cathode tab at regular interval, and protects leakage of current to the connector by connecting the fuse to the connector. The package is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery package.    Battery cells (100)    Electrode tap (110)    Cathode tab (112)    Voltage sensing line (300)    Fuse (400)    Battery package (1000)
NOVELTY - The module has a terminal connected with a battery cell. An electrode tab is arranged at an outer side of the battery cell. A sensing assembly is arranged at a cathode tab (210). The cathode tab is connected with the terminal. An electrode tab is provided with the cathode tab. The sensing assembly is provided with a sense terminal (310). The sense terminal is connected to the electrode tap. The terminal is provided with a bipolar terminal. The bipolar terminal is connected to a cathode terminal (410). The electrode tab and the terminal are connected with each other.    USE - Secondary battery module for charging/discharging power source. Uses include but are not limited to wireless mobile apparatus, electric vehicle (EV) i.e. car, diesel vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The module improves safety of a battery, and prevents power source from being leaked in an effective manner by connecting the electrode tap with the battery cell. The module reduces explosion effect, overheat effect and phenomenon occurrence of the battery cell. The module is simple in structure and easy to manufacture, and has better rigidity and low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a secondary battery module.    Cathode tab (210)    Sense terminal (310)    Cathode terminal (410)
NOVELTY - The supercapacitor has a series connection electrode substrate including a surface coated with an active material. A pair of electrode substrates (211, 212) is stacked with the series connection electrode substrate. The electrode substrates and the series connection electrode substrate include a set of stacking portions, where each staking portion includes a pair of opposite surfaces arranged with a frame-shaped insulating rings (214). An electrolyte (236) e.g. organic electrolyte, is accommodated in multiple spaces enclosed by the surfaces and the insulating rings.    USE - Supercapacitor i.e. square cube shaped supercapacitor, for storing electric charges in a power instrument for providing higher working current to an electronic device e.g. wireless or mobile phone, electric automobile or motorcycle, portable electric tool and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. Can also be used for a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode substrates are in horizontally arrangement with the supercapacitor having polarity in series, thus reducing height of the supercapacitor, and hence achieving minimization of the device. The electrode substrates are in vertical arrangement with the supercapacitor having polarity in parallel such that the supercapacitor has reduced equivalent series resistance and increased output current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a supercapacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a laminating mechanism with a supercapacitor in a non-laminated state.    Electrode substrates (211, 212)    Frame-shaped insulating rings (214)    Support (215)    Electrolyte (236)    Bottom laminating plate (240)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an assembled battery (10) with several cylindrical-shaped cells (11) that are arranged in a case (20) at radial direction of cells. A holding unit (30) holds the cells from radial direction and divides the interior space of case into the cooling path through which a coolant flows and the gas exhaust passage into which the gas discharged from cell flows. The holding unit is a solid plate-shaped unit which transfers the heat from cells.    USE - Power supply device fixed to floor panel of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holding unit transfers the heat from one cell with high temperature to the other cell with low temperature, so that the temperature variation between the cells can be effectively suppressed, without increasing the number of components, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Assembled battery (10)    Cells (11)    Case (20)    Holding unit (30)
NOVELTY - Assembled battery (1) has cylindrical single cells (2) each having a groove extending in the circumferential direction of the respective single cells and which is disposed within plane containing the radial direction, and a stationery plate (3) having engaging portion which fixes the single cells by engaging with the grooves of each single cell.    USE - Assembled battery is used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position shift of cylindrical single cells contained in battery assembly is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Cell (2)    Stationary plate (3)    Bus bar (4)    Battery case (21)
NOVELTY - The battery has a duct apparatus that is connected with each gas exhaust valve (23) of cell (30), and gas exhaust route is formed in inside of duct apparatus. A sealing portion (49) is provided between duct apparatus and cell, and is connected with gas emission channel and gas discharge valves in airtight manner. The sealing portion is provided with a lip (49A) whose front end (49F) is contacted with the surface of cell, so as to enclose gas discharge valve, and pressure difference between inside and outside of gas emission channel causes the lip to elastically deform.    USE - Assembled battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and size of the assembled battery can be reduced, and good airtightness function can be achieved. The deformation of battery cover can be prevented. The rigidity of the duct apparatus or the cell group can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Gas exhaust valve (23)    Cell (30)    Sealing portion (49)    Lip (49A)    Front end (49F)
NOVELTY - The module has input power pad which provides power to module main portion. An output current pad provides output current from module main portion. A press-fit input power clamp engages with top side of input power pad and bottom surface (326) of substrate (316). A press-fit output current clamp engages with top side of output current pad, and bottom surface of the substrate. The substrate is made of direct bond copper (DBC), and press-fit input power clamp is made from copper.    USE - Bond wireless power module e.g. three-phase inverter module (Claimed) and motor inverter module in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The press-fit clamp can maintain good electrical and mechanical contact with contact pad throughout thermal cycling even when exposed to significant stress, such that operational performance, stability and reliability of the power module can be improved significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bond wireless power module structure.    Substrate (316)    Substrate bottom surface (326)    Press-fit clamp (340)    Top prongs (346a,346b)    Contact pad (360)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a terminal (120) that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly, comprising a collecting plate contacting the electrode assembly and having an opening. A terminal plate (122) provided with a protrusion extending into the opening. A coupling terminal (123) is extended through the terminal plate and electrically coupled to the collecting plate. A case (140) is provided for housing the electrode assembly. A cap assembly (150) is provided for sealing the case.    USE - Secondary battery used for small portable electronic devices such as cellular phone and camcorder, and electric vehicle such as electric scooter and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collecting plate and the terminal plate are coupled using the coupling terminal, the electricity collecting efficiency and coupling force of the secondary battery can be improved. Since current flowing from the collecting plate to a bus bar through the terminal plate have a relatively large sectional area, the electric resistance of the terminal can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Terminal (120)    Terminal plate (122)    Coupling terminal (123)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a drive part (4) rotating a case, and a control part (5) controlling drive of the drive part. A clearance gap is formed between inner surfaces of the case that opposes a liquid level of electrolyte solution. The case is rotated between two positions, and a contact area of the electrolyte solution and an electrode body is smaller than that of one of the positions. The drive part is equipped with a rotating shaft (41) rotated by transmitting a driving force from a transmission mechanism (42).    USE - Position control apparatus for a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus rotates the case between the two positions, and makes the contact area of the electrolyte solution and the electrode body become smaller than one of the positions, thus improving service life of the battery and achieving suppression of an output fall of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a position control apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Position control apparatus (1)    Drive part (4)    Control part (5)    Rotating shaft (41)    Transmission mechanism (42)
NOVELTY - The material has an aggregate of microparticles with a primary particle size of 3 nm - 500 nm, including the carbon-silicon composite that is crystalline and/or consists of an amorphous carbon material and silicon nanoparticle. The carbon material and silicon nanoparticle are bonded chemically by the interface. The molar ratio of hydrogen and carbon in carbon material are of specific value.    USE - Negative electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery for use in portable electronic device, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occlusion capacity and discharge performance of lithium ion are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the x-ray diffraction of sample.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte sheet has two surfaces with specific average surface roughness such that the ratio of the average surface roughness of two surfaces is maintained at specific value. The electrolyte sheet is made from zirconia-type oxide, a lanthanum gallate type oxide, and a ceria system oxide.    USE - Electrolyte sheet for solid oxide fuel cells (claimed) for use in domestic electric power generation, business use electric power generation, and electric power generation for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of burr in the peripheral portion of the electrolyte sheet can be suppressed. The producibility of the electrolyte sheet can be improved. Highly efficient electrolyte sheet can be manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer (21) comprises a catalyst aggregate (10) consisting of catalyst particles (1), a polymer electrolyte (3), and carbon particles (4,5) which are not supporting the catalyst particles. The BET specific surface area of carbon particles (4) is smaller than that of carbon particles (5).    USE - Electrode catalyst layer is used for membrane-electrode assemblies used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer has excellent proton conductivity and gas-diffusion property, and increases reaction-active point and output performance characteristics. Since the usage amount of catalyst is reduced, economical efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane-electrode assembly;    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (3) manufacture of electrode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode catalyst layer.    Catalyst particles (1)    Polymer electrolyte (3)    Carbon particles (4,5)    Catalyst aggregate (10)    Electrode catalyst layer (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an negative electrode side coating layer (9b) laminated on a negative electrode side collector (8b), and an acid acquisition layer (10) laminated on the negative electrode side coating layer, where the acquisition layer contains porous fluororesin to which an acid acceptor is distributed. A positive electrode (2) is arranged opposite to a negative electrode (3), where the positive and negative electrodes are immersed in electrolyte solution (6). A separator (4) is arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    USE - Electrode for an electrochemical cell (claimed) i.e. hybrid capacitor, which is utilized for a memory backup power supply i.e. battery for drive, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, mounted in a motor vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The acid acquisition layer is laminated on the negative electrode side coating layer, where the acquisition layer contains porous fluororesin to which the acid acceptor is distributed so as to improve workability of the electrode and to improve electrical property and productivity of an electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical cell    (2) a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hybrid capacitor.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte solution (6)    Negative electrode side collector (8b)    Negative electrode side coating layer (9b)    Acid acquisition layer (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a master cylinder (34) connected with a reservoir (36) to store brake fluid and generate hydraulic pressure based on operation of a brake pedal (12). An end of a push rod (42) is connected with the brake pedal and pistons (40a, 40b). Another end of the push rod is connected with the master cylinder. The master cylinder is provided with a contact part (34a). The master cylinder equips a brake pedal side with a rod-guide part (RG). The pistons form a connection hole (4c).    USE - Hydraulic pressure generation apparatus for a brake device of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The master cylinder equips the brake pedal side with the rod-guide part, so that smooth compression operation of the brake fluid can be performed in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a master cylinder.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rod-guide part (RG)    Connection hole (4c)    Brake pedal (12)    Master cylinder (34)    Contact part (34a)    Reservoir (36)    Pistons (40a,40b)    Push rod (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a current sensor (10h) detecting charging/discharging electric current of a secondary battery (1) e.g. lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery. A voltage sensor (10g) detects voltage of the battery, where the voltage is less than a threshold value and fluctuation range of the voltage is less than another threshold value. A CPU (10a) determines a stopping operation of an engine of a vehicle when fluctuation range of the electric current flowing in the battery is less than a third threshold value.    USE - Apparatus for estimating a state of a vehicle i.e. car, based on information such as engine rotation speed, shift condition and throttle opening. Uses include but are not limited to estimate acceleration, deceleration, idling and constant-speed driving of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the state of the vehicle to be estimated based on the detected values by a temperature sensor and the current sensor, so that information regarding the engine, a vehicle speed signal and a brake signal is not required to estimate the vehicle state, thus enabling the state of the vehicle to be easily detected by a simple process without performing wiring of signal lines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for estimating a state of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle state estimation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle state estimation apparatus (10)    CPU (10a)    Temperature sensor (10f)    Voltage sensor (10g)    Current sensor (10h)
NOVELTY - The housing has connection unit that connects landing gear drive, chassis and attachments. The housing is made of materials chosen from fabric and plastics. The housing is designed based on onion skin theory of matrix tissue and foam combinations, so as to define occupant crash safety structure in accordance with encapsulation conforming to EMV specification. The housing is molded in wedge shape to ensure massive drive.    USE - Housing for electrically powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery is made of non-conductive materials, the triggering elements are prevented from short circuit. The number of components of vehicle is reduced, by the direct connection of chassis, drive and attachments. The safety of occupants is ensured by integration of additionally attachable energy absorption elements. The housing can be recycled. The rapid separation of battery and drive for exceeding the operating limits is ensured. The gas leakage can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of housing and disconnection drive. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The porous medium comprises a macroporous substrate and/or a microporous layer coated on the macroporous substrate. The macroporous substrate comprises a micro-nano dual structure, in which nanometer-scale protrusions or collapsed pores are formed on a surface of carbon fibers with a micrometer-scale surface roughness, where a hydrophobic thin film is deposited on the surface of the micro-nano dual structure. The carbon fibers have a diameter of 5-20 micrometers. The nanoprotrusions or nanopores have a width of 1-100 nm, a length of 1-1000 nm and an aspect ratio of 1-10.    USE - The porous medium is useful as a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous medium exhibits increased hydrophobicity, and efficiently discharges water produced during electrochemical reaction of the fuel cell thus preventing flooding in the fuel cell and improving the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous medium comprises a macroporous substrate and/or a microporous layer coated on the macroporous substrate. The macroporous substrate comprises a micro-nano dual structure, in which nanometer-scale protrusions or collapsed pores are formed on a surface of carbon fibers with a micrometer-scale surface roughness, where a hydrophobic thin film is deposited on the surface of the micro-nano dual structure. The carbon fibers have a diameter of 5-20 micrometers. The nanoprotrusions or nanopores have a width of 1-100 nm, a length of 1-1000 nm and an aspect ratio of 1-10. The hydrophobic thin film is a hydrocarbon thin film, and has a thickness of 0.1-90 nm. The surface, on which the hydrophobic thin film is formed, has a static contact angle of 150 degrees or higher. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a porous medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a micro-nanocomposite structure (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves determining cross over parasitic current and a short circuit resistance of a perfluoro sulfonic acid membrane (16), and computing a catalyst surface area and a catalyst carrier surface area based on a capacitance, short circuit resistance and a predetermined voltage. The difference between an identified catalyst surface area and a computed catalyst surface area is compared to measure alteration in catalyst surface area. The difference between the identified and computed catalyst carrier surface areas is compared to measure the change in the catalyst carrier surface area.    USE - Method for determining aging of fuel cells e.g. hydrogen fuel cells and proton exchange membrane fuel cells, of a fuel cell stack of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining aging of the electrodes and the membranes of a fuel cell stack over entire service life of the membranes without the requirement of troublesome test conditions, which can affect the normal operation of the vehicle, so that the ability to quantify the electrode and membrane aging in the fuel cell brings a set of possibilities so as to optimize the efficiency of the vehicle and increase the power of the vehicle based on the driving requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode side of fuel cell (12)    Anode side of fuel cell (14)    Perfluoro sulfonic acid membrane (16)    Bipolar plate (30)
NOVELTY - The frame (104) has a main body (106) including an opening (108) for receiving a battery cell (102) i.e. prismatic lithium ion battery cell. A distributor (110) is arranged at an end of the main body, and includes a set of electrical conductive pins (112) i.e. cascading pin, to cooperate with pins of adjacent frame. One of the pins includes a connection section that is arranged between a plug section and a socket section, where the connection section is crosswise oriented to both the plug section and the socket section to connect the plug section with the socket section.    USE - Frame for an individual battery cell i.e. prismatic lithium ion battery cell, of a battery stack that is utilized in electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The frame enables a voltage detection without the use of external detection lead wires and cable assemblies in the battery stack, and detection line connections are built to minimize exposing of high voltage wires and unintended insertion of external wires into wrong wires, thus minimizing a number of parts required when assembling the battery stack, and hence enabling a production of the frame with a large volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a frame of a battery cell.    Battery cell (102)    Frame (104)    Main body (106)    Opening (108)    Distributor (110)    Electrical conductive pins (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining power or size of fuel cells (A-C), and determining present size of the fuel cells whose strength exceeds predetermined threshold. A warning is output in an event that crack is present, where strength of the crack exceeds predetermined threshold and/or for a case that a service associated with the crack is stopped for predetermined period. Regeneration of the fuel cells is performed, where the fuel cell is operated at an elevated load.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell in a fuel cell system (claimed) for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables minimizing sequence of mistake to prevent a fuel cell exchange and/or an exchange of a fuel cell stack by regeneration, thus saving cost with operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a voltage curve of a fuel cell at a high-dose and temporary coolant inlet to a cathode.    Fuel cells (A-C)
NOVELTY - The storage device (1) has a capacitor unit (5) for charging the storage modules (6) and a converter module (4) for charging and discharging the storage modules via a controllable direct current (DC) voltage regulator (7). A central control unit (11) controls the voltage regulator based on operating data of the storage modules and external request data (12). Each storage module has a sub-control unit (8) connected to the voltage regulator and configured according to charging and discharging properties of respective storage modules.    USE - Energy storage device. Uses include but are not limited to high voltage system, buffer, solar inverter, electric or hybrid vehicle, and charger for battery.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of the storage modules can be performed efficiently and performance of the energy storage device can be improved. Service life of the storage modules can be prolonged and responsivity of the energy storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (1)    Converter module (4)    Capacitor unit (5)    Storage module (6)    DC voltage regulator (7)    Sub-control unit (8)    Central control unit (11)    External request data (12)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a base plate that is provided underneath the battery and a cover (2) that covers the battery. The base plate and the cover are connected with one another. A rail (4) is provided for fixing the base plate. Two wedge shaped plates (5,6) with sliding unit (11) are provided in the base plate. The rollers (7) are provided underneath the wedge shaped plates. The cover is provided with an interior space and an opening.    USE - Container for enclosing and transporting lithium ion storage battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion storage battery can be enclosed and transported safely by fixing base plate using the rail. Convenience of accommodating the battery on the base plate can be improved by using the sliding unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for enclosing and transporting lithium ion storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the container.    Container (1)    Cover (2)    Rail (4)    Wedge shaped plates (5,6)    Roller (7)    Sliding unit (11)
NOVELTY - A catalytic particle (30) for a fuel cell, comprises: a palladium nanoparticle core (32) having an greater surface area of (100) or (111) surfaces compared to a cubo-octahedral; and a platinum shell on an outer surface of the palladium nanoparticle core formed by deposition of an atomically thin layer of platinum atoms (34) and covering the majority of the outer surface of the palladium nanoparticle.    USE - As catalytic particle for unitized electrode assembly use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic particle having shape-controlled palladium core and platinum shell promotes the rates of the electrochemical reactions; reduces material costs; and improves the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity. The palladium core is shape-controlled to be a (100) enriched structure or a (111) enriched structure compared to a cubo-octahedron nanoparticle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a unitized electrode assembly (UEA) for a fuel cell, comprising: an anode electrode; a cathode electrode; an electrolyte positioned between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode; and the catalytic particles between the electrolyte and one of the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, where the catalytic particles comprising the palladium core and the platinum shell having the same crystal planes as the outer surface it covers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a core-shell catalytic nanoparticle having an enriched (100) structure for use in the catalyst.    Catalytic particle; (30)    Palladium nanoparticle core; (32)    Platinum atoms (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying (S6) a probe pulse to an electrical storage device by making charge or discharge of a capacitance. The measured value of an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of electrical storage device is acquired in preset period after applying the probe pulse. The state quantity for preset charging/discharging history determination value is computed from the OCV measured value. The charging/discharging history of storage device is determined (S14) based on preset charging/discharging history determination value obtained from computed state quantity.    USE - State detection method of electrical storage device such as liquid type lead acid battery and phosphoric-acid iron-type lithium (Li) ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV) e.g. electric forklift truck, power energy management system (EMS) in power network, portable electrically powered equipment and information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging history of the electrical storage device can be determined with high precision. The state detection of the electrical storage device can be made easily. The working rate and safety of the state detector can be increased and overhead cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for state detector of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the state detection process of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to input request signal for charging/discharging history determination (S1)    Step to disconnect battery from load (S3)    Step to apply probe pulse to electrical storage device (S6)    Step to calculate open-circuit voltage change integral value (S13)    Step to determine charging/discharging history (S14)
NOVELTY - An adhesive sealing component (4a) comprises crosslinked material of rubber composition containing rubber component (A) chosen from ethylene propylene rubber and ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, organic peroxide (B) having 1-hour half-life temperature of 130 degrees C or less, crosslinking agent (C), adhesion component (D) chosen from resorcinol compound, melamine compound, aluminate coupling agent and silane coupling agent, and softener (E) having pour point of -40 degrees C or less. The structural component of fuel cell is sealed using the adhesive sealing component.    USE - Adhesive sealing component for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol-type fuel cell for electric power generation and power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sealing component has high adhesive force, sealing property and rubber elasticity, even at low temperature. The fuel cell using the adhesive sealing component has high durability and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of laminated cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Separator (3)    Adhesive sealing components (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - The detector has a case (10) accommodating an electric equipment. A gasket (12) is positioned at a flange (11) of the case. The conductor is provided in the gasket, and is electrically insulated from the case. A detection unit is accommodated in the case. The detection unit is configured for detecting a collision by detecting the electrically conductive state of the conductor. A reference voltage is supplied to conductor by a reference voltage source.    USE - Collision detector for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductor is provided in the gasket of the case, the increase of number of components can be suppressed. The detection unit is configured for detecting the collision by detecting the electrically conductive state of the conductor, thus the collision can be detected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the case of collision detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (10)    Flange (11)    Gasket (12)    Metal plate (14)    Grommet (16)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has an electric motor for generating the vehicle driving force according to the driver's accelerator operating quantity. An alerting unit (100) is provided for alerting the driver about information regarding the accelerator operation when the wheel touches a traveling obstacle. The accelerator operating quantity is sensed easily by comparing with the time of the wheel not touching the traveling obstacle.    USE - Electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can suppress the feeling of jump-out of the vehicle in the condition when locked state is generated for the wheel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining whether vehicle is in lock state or not (S04)    Step for detecting whether power meter is present or not (S06)    Step for changing power meter display mode to acceleration operation amount display mode (S07)    Step for displaying tell tail sign indicating power output (S08)    Step for blowing notification sound depending on acceleration operation amount (S09)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The battery has at least one element chosen from elements belonging to groups 3-7 on periodic table added to surface of positive electrode active material by ion implantation, where the positive electrode has lithium transition metal composite oxide having layer structure and strength of 80-95% in absorption peak at 530 eV in X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectrum when the elements are not added to the surface portion of the positive electrode active material.    USE - The lithium secondary battery is useful as driving power supply of vehicle (claimed), personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has reduced internal resistance, high energy density and high discharge capacity, and is lightweight and excellent in output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries; and    (2) positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper conductive layer (132) that is formed over a surface of a semiconductor die (124). A lower insulating layer (150) is formed over the upper conductive layer. An encapsulant (146) is deposited around the semiconductor die. Middle conductive layers (172a-172f) are formed over the upper insulating layer. An upper insulating layer (136) is formed over the lower insulating layer and encapsulant. Lower conductive layers (176a-176i) are formed over the encapsulant at a predetermined distance away from a footprint of the semiconductor die.    USE - Semiconductor device such as microcontroller, microprocessor, charged-coupled device, solar cell and digital micro-mirror device used in electronic device such as graphics card, network interface card, computer and signal processing card for use in entertainment field, communication field, power conversion field, network field, military field, aviation field, automotive field and office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lower conductive layers are formed over the encapsulant at a predetermined distance away from a footprint of the semiconductor die, so that the inter-device interference with metal insulator metal capacitor and the signal propagation distance can be reduced and the overall circuit performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor die (124)    Upper conductive layer (132)    Upper insulating layer (136)    Encapsulant (146)    Lower insulating layer (150)    Middle conductive layers (172a-172f)    Lower conductive layers (176a-176i)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has connecting element that is passing through each of through holes of insulators, opening sealing plate and conductive element. The conductive element is provided on one side of sword-guard portion. The tip portion of connecting element is crimped so that opening-sealing plate and conductive element are mechanically fixed. A thin-walled portion (19) is made thinner than other portions formed in a tip portion of the crimped portion are adhered to conductive member. The thin-walled portion and conductive element are welded with a high energy beam.    USE - Sealed battery for use in vehicles such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since both of the laser beam and the electron beam are conventionally used as the high energy beam for the welding, the sealed battery in which the reliability of the welded portion and the quality of the battery can be obtained The welded positions can be easily formed without rotating the assembled portions particularly, only by moving the assembled portions in one direction. The multiple positions in symmetry site can be easily welded, only by moving the portion molded to have a smaller thickness of the tip portion of the element to be crimped in one direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Outer can (12)    Opening-sealing plate (13)    Positive electron (17)    Thin-walled portion (19)
NOVELTY - The battery unit includes battery cells (16) arranged so as to hold a cooling substrate (12) between them. The terminal face (19) of each battery cell is provided with terminals (17). The lateral face of each battery cell other than the terminal face is attached to the cooling surface of the cooling substrate so as to transfer heat between the cooling surface and the attached lateral face of the battery cell.    USE - Battery unit e.g. secondary battery unit (claimed) for storing electric power for driving a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number of parts, thus reducing size and cost. Allows the cooling surfaces of the cooling substrate to be used effectively since the battery cells are provided on both sides of the cooling substrate. Allows the terminals of the battery cells to be aligned to face the exterior of the battery unit, thus the battery unit can be handled easily and a connecting work can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of a battery unit.    Cooling substrate (12)    Battery cells (16)    Terminals (17)    Terminal face (19)    Insulation panel (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium adsorption agent is obtained by heating lithium-aluminum composite hydroxide.    USE - Adsorption agent is used for adsorbing lithium. Uses include but are not limited to ceramic material, optical glass, heat-resistant glass and lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption agent efficiently adsorbs lithium during recycling of lithium-ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium adsorption agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacture of lithium adsorbing agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The liquid type lead acid battery has electrolyte solution in which negative electrode which made negative electrode grating bone part support a negative electrode active material. A positive electrode makes positive electrode grating bone part support a positive electrode active material. The inner layer contains carbon black as main components, and negative electrode active material which is covered on surface layer in which carbon black content has a 0.3 mass percentage or less of lead powder as a main component.    USE - Liquid type lead acid battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that carbon black does not contaminate electrolyte solution, while increasing the visibility of liquid level. Improves the charge acceptance property since the negative electrode active material which is covered on surface layer in which carbon black content has a lead powder as a main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the characteristic view of the relationship between the carbon addition amount to a negative electrode active material, and discharge duration during charging and discharging cycle-life test. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchange plate (5) for contacting a battery (3) of a battery pack (1). A circuit of pipes circulates coolant liquid and comprises a conveying tube (7) and two collectors (9), where the conveying tube extends along the heat exchange plate. Ends of the conveying tube are connected to the collectors, respectively. The heat exchange plate sealingly contacts a housing (13) of the battery pack and isolates the circuit of pipes from the battery. The housing comprises a base (10) that forms a support for the heat exchange plate.    USE - Device for managing temperature of a battery pack (claimed) of an electric vehicle i.e. electric car. Can also be used for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange plate sealingly contacts the housing of the battery pack and isolates the circuit of pipes from the battery, where the circuit of pipes circulates the coolant liquid, so that the heat exchange plate is utilized as a separator and protects the battery from the coolant liquid in an event of leakage caused by shock or an accident, thus protecting passengers and drivers of the vehicle against dangerous short circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery (3)    Heat exchange plate (5)    Conveying tube (7)    Collectors (9)    Base (10)    Housing (13)
NOVELTY - Electrode material comprises sintered compact which includes nickel-lithium manganate as main crystal phase, and does not contain manganese oxide and lithium manganate.    USE - Electrode material is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. all-solid-type secondary battery for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing the electrode material has high discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery, which has solid electrolyte between positive electrode (1) containing the electrode material, and negative electrode (3); and    (2) manufacture of electrode material, which involves baking nickel lithium manganate powder having particle diameter (D50) of 0.5 mu m or less based on particle size distribution measurement by diffraction scattering method, at 900 degrees C or more, maintaining at 700-800 degrees C for 1 hour or more, and molding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery containing the electrode material.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode side battery case (6)    Gasket (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode-tabs (3,4) which are extended from a positive electrode or negative electrode of an electrode group. A lead member is electrically connected with the electrode-tabs. The electrode-tabs are overlaid. An outermost layer of the overlaid section is coated with protection leads (5,6). The lead member is arranged in a state in which the protection leads are opposed through the overlaid section. The protection leads, overlaid section, and the lead member are integrated by ultrasonic welding.    USE - Battery, e.g., square lithium ion secondary battery, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fraction defect during ultrasonic welding since the lead member is arranged in a state in which the protection leads are opposed through the overlaid section. Ensures electrical connection with output terminal and lead member by reducing fraction defect during ultrasonic welding. Exhibits excellent rotation prevention, electrical property, tensile strength, and pressure resistance since the tensile strength, e.g., mechanical strength, of the output terminal is improved. Prevents fracture of groove of the pressure relief valve provided in the sealing member since the vibration is not added to the sealing member. Exhibits stable charge-and-discharge performance, e.g., insulation performance, over long period of time since the insulator stays at a position during use without performing positional offset.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the joining state of the electrically conductive tab and protection leads in the battery, and the second plate sections.    Electrode-tabs (3,4)    Protection leads (5,6)    Second plate sections (35,38)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, and binder formed on a core of the negative electrode. The negative electrode active material contains silicon particles and/or silicon alloy particles. The binder contains polyimide resin compound (I) having weight average molecular weight of 10000-200000 and polyvinylidene fluoride having weight average molecular weight of 500000-1 million.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in a mobile information terminal such as mobile telephone, a notebook personal computer, and motor vehicles such as a hybrid type electric vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved cycling characteristics, initial stage efficiency and charging/discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, and binder formed on a core of the negative electrode. The negative electrode active material contains silicon particles and/or silicon alloy particles. The binder contains polyimide resin compound of formula (I) having weight average molecular weight of 10000-200000 and polyvinylidene fluoride having weight average molecular weight of 500000-1 million, where the content of the polyimide resin is 5-10 mass% and the polyvinylidene fluoride is 0.25-2 mass%.    n=not defined.
NOVELTY - The converter device (1) has contacting plate (3) whose surface is contacted with respect to semiconductor lamination unit (10), while arranging between pressing element (4) and semiconductor lamination unit. The frame (21) is arranged inside the semiconductor lamination unit, pressing element, and contacting plate. The vibration regulation unit (34) is made to regulate the vibration of direction orthogonal to lamination direction (X) of the contacting plate permitting the movement of lamination direction, with respect to the frame.    USE - Power converter device e.g. DC-DC converter device used for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of the direction orthogonal to the lamination direction of semiconductor lamination unit pressurized by the lamination direction through the contacting plate can be suppressed effectively, thus the shift of semiconductor module and cooling pipe can be prevented. The applied pressure of the pressing element can be transmitted fully to the semiconductor lamination unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Contacting plate (3)    Pressing element (4)    Semiconductor lamination unit (10)    Frame (21)    Vibration regulation unit (34)    Lamination direction (X)
NOVELTY - The blower (5) has a fan (11) that is accommodated in a case (12) and rotated by a motor (10). A bellmouth (22) is formed in the case for suppressing air flow into a flow path formed between the case and the fan from outer side of the fan. A duct (4) is fixed in an outer wall of the case by a fitting portion (17) outside the bellmouth to introduce air with respect to the fan. A guide rib is extended towards the duct from edge of the inner peripheral side of the bellmouth.    USE - Blower of battery cooling system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Height of the fitting portion can be reduced so that overall thickness of the blower can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the blower.    Duct (4)    Blower (5)    Motor (10)    Fan (11)    Case (12)    Fitting portion (17)    Bellmouth (22)
NOVELTY - Complex oxide comprises sodium-manganese-titanium nickel compound (I).    USE - Complex oxide is used for sodium rechargeable battery (claimed), and lithium secondary battery used in portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium rechargeable battery formed using the complex oxide has high capacity, and reversible high-charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Complex oxide comprises sodium-manganese-titanium nickel compound of formula: NaxMnyTizNi1-y-zO2 (I),    x=more than 0 to 1;    y=0.5 to less than 1;    z=more than 0 to 0.5;and    y+z=more than 0.5 to 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of complex oxide, which involves mixing sodium acetate, and hydroxide containing nickel, manganese, and/or titanium, as starting material, and carrying out high-temperature baking at 400-1000 degrees C; and    (2) sodium rechargeable battery, which has positive electrode containing complex oxide as electrode active material, negative electrode, separator, and electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A sulfur-compound adsorption agent comprises crystalline particles containing silver, phosphorus, calcium, and oxygen.    USE - Sulfur-compound adsorption agent used as desulfurizing agent for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Sulfur compound including carbonyl sulfide is adsorbed and removed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a removal process of sulfur compound involving making sulfur compound adsorption agent contact with respect to to-be-processed object containing sulfur compound.
NOVELTY - The disclosure relates to a fuel cell faulty predicting system which including many sensors, a digital signal processor (DSP), a grey-predicting module, an extension neural network module and a displayer. The sensors are applied to sense many state signals of a fuel cell system. The DSP is applied to generate a set of characteristic values based on the state signals. The grey- predicting module is applied to generate a set of predicting values based on the characteristic values. The extension neural network module is trained by many matter-element modules. The extension neural network module generates a predicted faulty condition based on the characteristic values. The displayer is applied to show out the sensing data and the predicting faulty condition.
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolyte temperature monitoring unit provided with a micro-controller unit (MCU), a battery management unit and a personal computer (PC) monitoring management unit. An electrolyte liquid level monitoring unit outputs a current detection signal to the MCU. The MCU transmits battery analog/digital (A/D) conversion and filter process monitoring parameter to the PC monitoring management unit through an Ethernet interface. The PC monitoring management unit transmits an alarm signal if the A/D conversion and filter process monitoring parameters are abnormal.    USE - Intelligent battery electrolyte all-vanadium ion redox flow monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has better monitoring performance and better utilization effect.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body whose upper part is provided with a roof that is provided with a solar charging device. A chassis is provided with a suspension device that is provided with suspension rotating vanes. The suspension device is fixed with the solar charging device that is connected with a motor. A kinetic energy recovery device is connected with the suspension device and arranged at a tail part of the vehicle body. The vehicle body is provided with a heat energy recycling device.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is energy-saving, and ensures utilizing solar energy as a driving power source so as to reduce petrol energy utilization rate, and realizing stable vehicle driving performance.
NOVELTY - The solar energy moped has a moped casing that includes a wire that is connected in the solar energy battery board, a storage battery and a control switch. The control switch is connected with the servo motor. A machine case is arranged on the back-seat. The storage battery is set on the motor and is connected with the auxiliary motor car tail portion of the LED lamp.    USE - Solar energy moped.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy moped has a simple structure and a convenient use. The energy is saved and the moped is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The clean energy powered cars has a light generating device, a battery management device, a charging device, a transmission device and a controller. A vehicle front cover and the solar energy power generating plate are set on the vehicle front end. The solar energy power generating plate, a storage battery, a bidirectional power converter and a high voltage power distribution box are connected together. A wind power generator is connected with a rectification transformer, a power converter and a high voltage power distribution box.    USE - Clean energy powered cars.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy generating panel is connected with the hub motor cooperatively. The stroke in the vehicle is prevented.
NOVELTY - The seat has a support frame provided with four power generating devices and arranged on a base plate that is arranged on a seat unit. The four power generating devices are respectively and symmetrically arranged at four corners of the seat unit and provided with a spring, a magnetic column and a sleeve pipe. An upper end of the spring is linked to the seat unit. A lower end of the spring is propped against the frame that is connected with a middle part of the column that is made of permanent magnetic material. A coil is wound on an outer wall of a sleeve that is made of magnetic material.    USE - Power generating off-road bus and taxi seat.    ADVANTAGE - The seat is simple in structure, convenient to use and environment-friendly, and has better energy-saving effect, high energy recovering efficiency, better power generating function, shock absorption effect and wide range of applications.
NOVELTY - The multi-booting portion (170) is used for providing power to electronic instrument of car or for blocking the supply of power to electronic instrument. A measurement unit (120) measures the battery voltage and compares the measured voltage value with threshold value. A control unit (150) outputs control signal for blocking the power source, based on comparison result. A differential circuit unit (160) converts the ACC signal into pulse signal and blocks the power source between the input and output terminals (112,114) of switch (110) according to pulse signal.    USE - Apparatus for cutting off regular power supply of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the differential circuit unit converts the ACC signal into an instantaneously pulse signal, the power consumption of the vehicle battery can be reduced. The power source can be controlled easily and efficiently. The discharge of the battery can be prevented effectively. The apparatus can effectively cut-off the regular power supply of vehicle. The service lifetime of the battery can be extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cutting off regular power supply of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for cutting off regular power supply of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switch (110)    Terminals of switch (112,114)    Voltage measurement unit (120)    Control unit (150)    Differential circuit unit (160)    Multi-booting portion (170)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an air flow power acquiring device installed on a vehicle body. The air flow power acquiring device is provided with tapered air channels and two fans. Each tapered air channel is formed with a wide and a narrow opening. The fan is connected with two narrow sides of the tapered air channel and allowed to rotate with an air stream. An energy storage device is provided with an electric generator and a rectifier. The electric generator generates a rectifier electric energy, and is stored in a current integrated input device.    USE - Automatic electric energy storage vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has high energy conversion efficiency, and is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The generator has an engine connected with an air outlet of an air filter. A carburetor is respectively provided with a waste oil inlet and a mixed gas outlet. A mixed gas heater is connected with an air inlet pipe of the engine for connecting the mixed gas outlet and a mixed gas inlet of the carburetor. The mixed gas outlet is connected with an air outlet pipe of the engine.    USE - Waste oil utilizing electricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates electricity using waste oil, saves gas resource and avoids environment pollution caused by discharging waste high temperature tail gas of the engine.
NOVELTY - The attachment has an elastic strap (5) connected to an acoustic cover (4) of a vehicle high voltage battery air cooling system (3). The acoustic cover is attached to a battery and a case (1).    USE - Inlet air cooling acoustic cover attachment for rechargeable energy storage system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic strap is connected to the acoustic cover of the vehicle high voltage battery air cooling system so as to prevent noise and air leakage into the vehicle cabin in close proximity to the occupants by perfectly sealing the acoustic cover to the pack and effectively attenuating the noise sources. The attachment allows a controlled path of a cooling air inlet flow through an inlet plenum to cooling components and into the battery to prevent hot air leak paths from affecting the cooling system performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an inlet air cooling acoustic cover attachment.    Case (1)    Inlet plenum (2)    Vehicle high voltage battery air cooling system (3)    Acoustic cover (4)    Elastic strap (5)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a frame (120) that is formed on a base (110). A hollow (121) is formed inside the frames. The fuel (130) of the hydrocarbon class is filled in the hollow of frames. A fuel reformer (160) is connected to the frame for accommodating fuel and water so as to generate hydrogen through the reformate reaction. A fuel cell (170) is connected to the fuel reformer.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space utilization can be improved. The mechanical strength of the fuel cell system can be secured. The vibration resistance/impact resistance of the fuel cell system can be improved. The recovery efficiency of the generated water can be improved. The maintenance and repair of the fuel cell system can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Base (110)    Frame (120)    Hollow (121)    Fuel (130)    Fuel reformer (160)    Fuel cell (170)
NOVELTY - The reducer has a mixing gas inlet tube (100) which is provided with a mixing gas inlet port (102) to pass mixing of air and reformate gas. A catalyst layer (200) is provided at an outside of the mixing gas inlet tube. A partition wall (350) provided with two heat exchanging ducts (300a,300b) is arranged in space formed between the catalyst layer and the mixing gas inlet tube. One heat exchanging duct is provided to exchange heat with catalyst layer while other heat exchanging duct is provided to exchange with the mixing gas.    USE - Carbon monoxide reducer.    ADVANTAGE - The production cost of the carbon monoxide reducer can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the carbon monoxide reducer.    Mixing gas inlet tube (100)    Mixing gas inlet port (102)    Catalyst layer (200)    Heat exchanging ducts (300a,300b)    Partition wall (350)
NOVELTY - The system has an air supplying part (100) connected to a fuel cell (700) through an air supply line (810). A seawater feed port (300) is connected to a humidifier (500) through a water supply line (840). Water is supplied to the humidifier through the water supply line. Fuel is mixed in the humidifier through a fuel supply line (850). The air supplying part is provided with an air compressor. A turbine is connected to the air compressor. The air supplying part is provided with an air cleaner to remove various contaminants in air.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power in a marine vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces discharging of carbon dioxide in the fuel cell and improves stability and production efficiency. The system utilizes seawater, thus reducing running cost of a marine vessel. The system reduces generation of vibration and noise. The system saves fuel consumption rate. The system is flexible in ship design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air supplying part (100)    Seawater feed port (300)    Humidifier (500)    Fuel cell (700)    Air supply line (810)    Water supply line (840)    Fuel supply line (850)
NOVELTY - The truck has a controller area network (CAN) bus, for receiving data and control signals of a vehicle control system (18). A battery i.e. lithium ion battery (10), includes a battery controller that monitors an operating mode of the battery and sends the monitored data of battery to the control system of the truck over the CAN bus, where the battery controller monitors voltage, temperature and current of the battery. The battery controller includes a supplementary balancing unit that produces an equal voltage for single lithium ion cells (12) of the battery.    USE - Industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is in communication with the battery controller to control the truck by the CAN bus, so that the battery is integrated with the truck in a simple manner. The battery controller consumes current of the battery to define a rest state or sleep mode for the truck, thus reducing power consumption of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of interaction of a lithium-ion battery, a battery charger and a vehicle control system with an industrial truck.    Lithium ion battery (10)    Lithium ion cells (12)    Mistake log (14)    Monitoring system (16)    Vehicle control system (18)
NOVELTY - The biomemitic aspect of flow filed design in a proton exchange membrane fuel cells eliminating the disadvantages of low pressure drop, increased parasitic power loss, non-uniform flow, current density, non-uniform temperature gradient and reaction rates discloses a flow field plate or bipolar plate which comprises of two diagonally symmetric flow sectors (35,36) which are further divided into five flow sets (37A,38A,39A,40A,41A,37B,38B,39B,40B,41B), respectively, and also includes three primary gas diffusion channels (21,22,23), one of which is at the diagonal axis and the other two are along the field (18), and also includes an inlet (19) at one of the corner of the rectangular flow plate and an outlet (20) exactly at the opposite corner, wheren the width of the inlet is four times of the outlet. Image 0/3
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly arranged on both surfaces of an electrolyte membrane (14). The oxidizing agent gas flow path and fuel gas flow channel are formed between separators (22) and membrane electrode assembly of cell. The direction of the cooling-medium flow path (50) between adjacent single cells (12) is same as direction where oxidizing agent gas flowing through oxidizing agent gas flow path of cell. The upstream portion of each cooling-medium flow path is adjoined and located in surface of membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell for supplying power to moving structures such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upstream portion of an oxidizing agent gas flow path can be efficiently cooled by the cooling medium flowing through a cooling-medium flow path, the performance under a high temperature non-humidification, and electric power generation performance of the cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Single cells (12)    Electrolyte membrane (14)    Separators (22,24)    Cooling-medium flow path (50)
NOVELTY - The material comprises a transition metal provided with lithium manganese oxides and lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide. Mixing ratio of the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide and lithium manganese oxides is 30-90: 70-10. Energy density of the active material is 150- 220 watt hour/kilogram. Positive electrode mixture is coated on a current collector. A battery module is formed in a lithium secondary battery. A power storage unit supplies power to the lithium secondary battery.    USE - Cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery utilized in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, power storage application, and electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric golf cart, electric bicycle and electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves lithium secondary battery capacity, high-rate discharge capability of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and safety enhancement of the lithium secondary battery and prolongs service life of the lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between cell voltage and constant power applied to a cathode active material.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting internal diameter of upper end portion of taper portion (5) smaller than the outer diameter of upper end portion of battery case main casing (12). A crimping hole (3) is formed in metal mold main casing (2). The upper end portion of battery case main casing is pressed to inner peripheral side of crimping hole, so as to crimp inner periphery portion and outer peripheral portion. The inner peripheral portion of upper end portion of battery case main casing is joined to outer peripheral portion of lid (16) by laser welding.    USE - Method for joining lid of battery case for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner peripheral portion of upper end portion of battery case main casing is joined to outer peripheral portion of lid by laser welding, so that the production efficiency can be improved, and the influence due to heat of welding can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the battery case main casing.    Metal mold main casing (2)    Crimping hole (3)    Taper portion (5)    Battery case main casing (12)    Lid (16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an exhaust duct (11) which emits air from a fuel cell stack (9). A pair of side wall is extended from the both left and right portions of a lower surface wall (12) to a lower surface side of a floor (4). The floor is heated by the air that flows through the inside of the exhaust duct.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the vehicle is reduced. The operating efficiency of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Floor (4)    Fuel cell stack (9)    Exhaust duct (11)    Lower surface wall (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves doping titanium source and lithium source in modified additive. The doping of the titanium source and lithium source is carried out at the temperature of about 650-750 degrees C. The organic carbon source material is added and mixed at an reacting temperature of about 750-850 degrees C. The coated carbon is heated for 12-16 hours, and cooled at the temperature of about 80 degrees C. The titanium is titanium dioxide or nano-meter titanium dioxide. The lithium source is lithium carbonate, lithium acetate or lithium hydroxide.    USE - Method for preparing cathode material of lithium ion battery and automobile power lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity of the cathode material can be improved effectively, as the crystallization degree of the cathode material is improved. The cathode material with improved processing performance and electrochemical performance can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cathode material of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship between the temperature and diffraction pattern. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell has an outside plate gas distribution device whose working gas flow outside plate gas distribution device is provided with a fan mount for connecting with a working fan, and extends into an inner cavity of a housing from outside of the housing. A heat dissipation gas distribution device comprises a heat dissipation channel arranged outside the housing, and is provided in communication with the inner cavity. A heat dissipation vent is located on the housing. A heat dissipation channel is provided with a heat dissipation fan mount for connecting with a heat dissipation fan.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is inexpensive, and has prolonged service life. The cell improves power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydrogen fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a multiple positive/negative electrode plates that are stacked on an electrode assembly. Multiple positive/negative electrode collectors are provided for constituting current paths to reach terminals of external positive/negative electrode. The generated gas from electrode assembly is discharged into two gas discharge paths. The cross section area of the primary gas discharge path is set larger than the cross sectional area of the secondary gas discharge path.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium-ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas discharge from electrode assembly is performed smoothly, the increase in the pressure of gas exhaust valve can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Battery cover (2)    Gas exhaust valve (3)    Electrically-conductive elements (4,5)    Positive electode (6A)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing a separator (4) through guide portions and folding separator in zigzag fashion. The layered portion is formed, by altenatingly inserting positive electrode plate (5) and negative electrode plate (6) in each furrow of the zig-zag folded separator. The guide portions (44,46) are removed from each furrow of the separator. The layered portion is pressed in the direction in which the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate were stacked. The separator is folded in zig-zag way.    USE - Method for manufacturing secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The guide portion can be moved comparatively at high speed, so that trough groove can be favorably formed in separator in comparatively short time, hence improved tact time can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for manufacturing electrode group.    Separator (4)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Nip roller (42)    Guide portions (44,46)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle main portion (2) that is provided with a motor and a storage battery. The vehicle main portion is provided with wind energy generating mechanism. The wind energy generating mechanism is provided with wind wheel and electric generator that is connected with wind wheel. An air guide plate is arranged in outer side of wind wheel. A wind bin is arranged between wind wheel and wind plate. A generator (6) is connected with electric motor and storage battery through a lead.    USE - Wind energy electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving mileage of vehicle can be increased effectively. The wind power is converted into electric power during driving process of vehicle, so that discharging of pollutant in vehicle can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind energy electric vehicle.    Belt wheel (1)    Vehicle main portion (2)    Air guide plate (3)    Generator (6)    Wheel (8)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a negative electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide having a layered crystalline structure. The negative electrode active material is composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery for mobile applications and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high cycle characteristics and charging and discharging capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a negative electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide having a layered crystalline structure. The negative electrode active material is composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide obtained by substituting some of titanium element of lithium-containing titanium oxide having a spinel crystalline structure with element(s) different from titanium, where the discharge ends by negative electrode limitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode lead (1)    Negative electrode lead (2)    Group of electrodes (3)    Insulation plates (4, 5)    Battery case (6)    Sealing plate (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a riser (2) that is set with a blade (9). The bottom end of the riser is pivoted or hinged with a top end of vertical oil cylinder (31), so that the hydraulic operating platform (3) of vertical oil cylinder is controlled.    USE - Wind turbine blade transportation device mounted in transportation vehicle such as trailer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The problems related to transporting of the blade can be solved effectively. Convenient and reliable operation of transporting blade can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind turbine blade transportation device.    Bottom plate (1)    Riser (2)    Hydraulic operating platform (3)    Blade (9)    Vertical oil cylinder (31)
NOVELTY - The system has a single battery filled with frame material and phase change material that is formed with a substrate and foam metal. The foam metal is arranged with a battery shell. The foam metal is made of high heat conducting insulating glue. A battery upper board and a battery plate are installed on an upper end of the single battery, where a lower end of a battery connection pole is connected with the single battery.    USE - Phase change material based foam metal/power battery cooling system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases volume of a battery module by keeping constant working temperature range and prevents high temperature of the battery.
NOVELTY - A water separator is located in hollow main portion to remove condensate (152") from fluid. A hydrophilic porous media (134") is located in draining outlet in fluid communication with water separator and is configured to collect condensate removed from fluid received by inlet of hollow main portion. The exhaust portion of fluid is operated through bleed conduit and to introduce another portion of fluid into hollow main portion. The portion of the fluid is passed through water separator through recycle outlet.    USE - Anode reactant recycling system for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode reactant recycling system for a fuel cell stack that eliminates the need for the anode heat exchanger, and increases the volumetric efficiency of the anode reactant recycling system. The portion of the anode exhaust gas can be recycled to maintain the anode stoichiometry without the use of excess hydrogen. The water separator and the hydrogen injector minimize the loss of hydrogen while removing nitrogen from the anode exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recycling of anode reactants in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode reactant recycling system.    Anode reactant recycling system (110")    Hydrophilic porous media (134")    Fuel source (136")    Condensate (152")    Wicking material (158)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a microprocessor (90) generating a control signal to induce a fluid supply system (60) to increase pressure level of coolant fluid being supplied to a heat exchanger (50) based on electrical resistance level. The heat exchanger applies predetermined amount of force to a side wall of a battery cell (20), where the predetermined amount of force is applied perpendicular to the side wall. The microprocessor calculates the electrical resistance level of the battery cell based on signals. The heat exchanger is placed adjacent to the battery cell.    USE - Battery system for an electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the operational life of the battery cell by increasing the pressure level of coolant fluid being supplied to the heat exchanger such that increased desired force is applied to the side surface of the battery cell, so that distance between active elements in the battery cell can be reduced, thus improving ion transfer efficiency between the active elements in the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cell is a pouch-type lithium-ion battery cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for increasing operational life of a battery cell in a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery system.    Battery system (10)    Battery cell (20)    Heat exchanger (50)    Fluid supply system (60)    Microprocessor (90)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has battery cells (10) aligned in one direction, and positioned between first and second end plates (110,120). A top plate (150) covers the top surfaces of the battery cells. The top plate includes first and second ends connected to the first and second end plates, respectively, via first and second fastening portions (A,B), respectively. The first and second fastening portions are different from each other.    USE - Battery module used as power source of electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Includes an improved fastening mechanism of a top plate to end plates of battery module, so separation of top plate from battery module is prevented. Improves safety by increasing a mechanical strength of battery module. Reduces production costs by applying a novel material and improves production efficiency by simplifying a manufacturing process of battery module. Uses battery cells that are stably fixed and have small size and light weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110,120)    Top plate (150)    Fastening portions (A,B)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a case (120) for accommodating electrode assemblies. An electrode terminal (131) is electrically connected to the electrode assemblies and exposed out of the case. A hollow part is arranged parallel to a surface of one of the electrode assemblies, and passes through the case. The electrode assemblies are in close physical contact with an inner surface of the case. A coolant i.e. air, passes through the case and the hollow part. A plate opening (133a) is in communication with the hollow part. A collector is accommodated in the case.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner surface of the hollow part increases an external exposure area of the case, thus improving heat dissipation performance of the battery, and hence improving safety of the battery when the hollow part is provided with the electrode assemblies in close contact with the inner surface of the case. The coolant passes through the case and the hollow part, thus effectively dissipating heat from the battery. The battery allows a separator to be placed between electrode plates to prevent a short circuit and to allow movement of lithium ions. The battery allows a terminal hole part with height that is smaller than that of the electrode terminal and equal to or greater than the thickness of the case, so that the terminal hole part prevents direct contact of the electrode terminal with the case, thus insulating the electrode terminal and the case from each other. The side wall of the hollow part is bent when a portion of force due to swelling of the battery is applied to the hollow part in center of the case, thus reducing deformation of the case when the battery swells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (120)    Electrode terminals (131, 141)    Plate (133)    Plate opening (133a)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery structure (1) has a battery body (2), which has two end-covers (21). Each of the end-covers has a socket (23) on an inner surface and a circular through-hole (25) penetrating the socket. Each of the terminal assemblies respectively arranged at two ends of the battery body has a screw (41) and a fastener (45). The screw is inserted through the through-hole, and screw has a head accommodated in the socket. The fastener is engaged with the screw from outside of each of the end-covers.    USE - Secondary battery structure used for mobile products and frequently-vibrating products. Uses include but are not limited to digital cameras, electric tools, electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, or electric bikes.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery structure provides more reliable electric-connection structure, which not only solves the conventional problem that the spot weld points are likely to be separated by vibration but also overcomes the problem of imperfect contacts. The output quality of secondary battery structures is not affected by increasing the stacked batteries. The secondary battery structure is suitable for low-cost production, mass production, and standardized production because of the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a secondary battery structure.    Secondary battery structure (1)    Battery body (2)    End-covers (21)    Socket (23)    Circular through-hole (25)    Screw (41)    Fastener (45)
NOVELTY - Metal air battery comprises a metal anode (10) and an air cathode (20), where the metal anode includes an organic electrolyte and the air cathode includes an aqueous electrolyte.    USE - The metal air battery is used: as a battery for a car, a fixed power supply and a home power supply; and in both the primary and secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The metal air battery is a high-capacity battery without degrading charging and discharging efficiency, causing a short, generating hydrogen gas, and hindering discharging, and with excellent safety; and which prevents the electrolytes of the cathode and the anode from being mixed and thus activate battery reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the metal air battery comprising: preparing a metal anode; preparing an air cathode; forming a solid separation membrane (30) between the metal anode and the air cathode; impregnating an organic electrolyte in the metal anode; and impregnating an aqueous electrolyte in the air cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram showing a structure of an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte.    Anode (10)    Anode collector (11)    Active material layer (12, 22)    Cathode (20)    Solid separation membrane (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit has a membrane electrode assembly (14) having several fastening elements on opposite long sides. A membrane electrode assembly (15) including a separator (18) has hole (116a) into which the fastening elements are inserted. The fastening elements are fitted into inner circumferential surfaces of the holes without gap. The membrane electrode assemblies are integrated together. The fastening element is resin projections (104a,104b) formed integrally with picture-frame-like resin frames (28,29).    USE - Fuel cell unit of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell unit is simple and economical in structure. The fuel cell unit can be easily positioned for improved assembly workability. The excellent sealing and power generation performances can be achieved by withstanding the impact load. The fuel cell unit does not require separate dedicated elements, so that the fuel production cost can be reduced. The fuel cell units can be stacked easily and efficiently without wrong assembly such that the fastening elements do not interfere with each other in the stacking direction. Thus the fuel cell units can be reliably positioned and retained and the entire fuel cell can be miniaturized in the stacking direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the main component of the fuel cell unit.    Membrane electrode assemblies (14,15)    Separator (18)    Picture-frame-like resin frames (28,29)    Resin projections (104a,104b)    Hole (116a)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrolyte electrode assembly (16) comprising electrodes, and electrolyte (36) interposed between the electrodes. A reactant gas passage (30a) extends through the cell along stacking direction. The reactant gas passage is connected to a reactant gas flow field (42). A channel portion connects the reactant gas passage to the reactant gas flow field formed by elastic seals (50, 56) between separators. A separator body portion is exposed in a part of the elastic seals provided in the separators in the channel portion.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell prevents formation of blisters due to condensed water in areas of the reactant gas flow field surrounded by seal lines of the seals. The cell is simple in structure, and discharges water from inside the separators integral with the seals in an easy and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separators are anode side metal separators (18) and cathode side metal separators (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of main components of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte electrode assembly (16)    Anode side metal separators (18)    Cathode side metal separators (20)    Reactant gas passages (30a, 30b, 34a, 34b)    Electrolyte (36)    Reactant gas flow fields (42, 44)    Elastic seals (50, 56)
NOVELTY - The fuel delivery system has a fuel cell (60) whose outer shell is provided with a closed lower end and an open upper end. A closure (70) is provided with an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem. A fuel cell adapter (80) is frictionally engaged with closure and is included with a flange that is configured for suspending fuel cell in fuel cell chamber. A stem engagement portion of a stem receiver block (100) is in fluid communication with an internal receiver passage that is arranged for delivering fuel to a combustion chamber.    USE - Fuel delivery system for use in combustion nailer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell adapter cannot be easily removed from the closure, as fuel cell adapter is frictionally engaged with closure, thus the external accidental contacts of fuel cell is eliminated and the fuel cell can be suspended into the combustion nailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the combustion nailer with fuel delivery system.    Combustion nailer (10)    Fuel cell (60)    Closure (70)    Fuel cell adapter (80)    Stem receiver block (100)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises any one structure of a compound which belongs to the Nowotny chimney-ladder phases, a compound having a C40 structure, a compound having a L21 structure, a compound having a C1b structure, and beta -FeSi2 as a main component.    USE - As fuel cell electrode catalyst or exhaust gas catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst allows for substitution of a rare noble metal such as platinum and palladium, and the reduction of costs associated with their use. The oxidation-reduction characteristics of the catalyst may be controlled and catalytic effects similar to those of a noble metal or a transition metal complex may be exhibited by controlling the valence electron concentration of a compound to change the electronic occupation number of the d-band and maintaining the electronic state at the Fermi level of the electronic state identical to a noble metal or a transition metal complex.
NOVELTY - The DC micro-grid (700) has power generators (704a,704b,706a,706b,710a,710b) that are coupled to power generation buses (705,708,712). Energy storage devices (714a,714b,718a,718b,722a,722b) are coupled to energy storage buses (716,720,724). Loads (726a,726b,730a,730b,734a,734b) are coupled to load buses (728,732,736). Three power electronics devices (740,742,744) respectively provide power transfer coupling of the power generation bus, energy storage bus and load bus to the common DC bus. A controller coupled to the common DC bus controls operation of the DC micro-grid.    USE - DC micro-grid for electrical power system e.g. fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to provide power to building, lights, air-conditioner, heating unit, factory equipment and machinery, power storage units, computer, server, router and security system.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the DC micro-grid can be optimized, while minimizing the conductor cost effectively. The cost of the generator or grid power can be reduced, and the round trip efficiency of the different storage devices can be managed effectively by scheduling optimization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating DC micro-grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the DC micro-grid.    DC micro-grid (700)    Power generators (704a,704b,706a,706b,710a,710b)    Power generation buses (705,708,712)    Energy storage devices (714a,714b,718a,718b,722a,722b)    Energy storage buses (716,720,724)    Loads (726a,726b,730a,730b,734a,734b)    Load buses (728,732,736)    Power electronics devices (740,742,744)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining permissible maximum output of fuel cell (42). The actual output of the battery (62) is computed. The sum of the permissible maximum output of fuel cell and the actual output of battery is computed. The power consumption of the motor (22) is restricted, when the sum of the permissible maximum output of fuel cell and the actual output of battery is below predetermined value.    USE - Control method of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration or failure of the fuel cell can be prevented effectively. The driveability of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved effectively. The power consumption of the motor can be minimized, thus the operational performance of the motor can be improved effectively. The occurrence of damage to the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Motor (22)    Fuel cell (42)    Battery unit (60)    Battery (62)
NOVELTY - A raw material powder used as source of metals (A,M1,M2), phosphate and fluorine is mixed and heat-processed temporarily in non-oxidizing gas. The obtained baked product is then heated in non-oxidizing gas in state surrounded by metal material, and active material particles are manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of active material particles for electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. sodium rechargeable battery and lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electronic device and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material particles having excellent reproducibility and reduced impurity content are manufactured by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material powder used as source of metals (A,M1,M2), phosphate and fluorine is mixed and heat-processed temporarily in non-oxidizing gas. The obtained baked product is then heated in non-oxidizing gas in state surrounded by metal material, and active material particles are manufactured. The active material particles have compositional formula: AxM1yM21-yPO4F (I).    A=lithium, sodium or potassium;    x=1-2;    M1=iron and/or cobalt;    y=0.9-1;and    M2=manganese, nickel, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, vanadium and/or zinc.
NOVELTY - The element has secondary electrode that sets a space to an electrode (20). A dielectric material is provided in the side of electrodes. A support element supports the electrode which has a dielectric material with respect to a secondary electrode so that a vibration is possible in parallel. The dielectric material has a spontaneous polarization along with the zinc oxide of the single crystal.    USE - Vibration electricity generating element of electret system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal stability of the Vibration electricity generating element is high and the electric power generation amount per unit area can provide a large vibration electricity generating element. The vibration electricity generating element can convert a vibration into electric power stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the vibration electricity generating element.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vibration units (10A,10B)    Electrode (20)    Zinc oxide layer (30)    Spring (60)    Spacer (70)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple power sources provided with an energy storage unit to output power through an output terminal. A complex electric power source is connected to another end of an energy management unit. A load device is connected to an end of an energy management unit. A loading module control unit controls load amount of the complex electric power source based on a control signal of the energy management unit. A fossil fuel and a fuel cell are arranged in the electric power sources. A marine propeller is connected to an electric unit.    USE - Intelligent energy management system for use in an engine e.g. diesel engine and gas engine of a ship (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces exhaustion of carbon dioxide by controlling operation of the fuel cell and easily changes a no-load dump of the fuel cell, thus providing stable electricity. The system improves response characteristics of the fuel cell, ensures simple operating process, controls a driving operation of multiple secondary power sources and the fuel cell according to supplied power in an efficient manner and performs optimized energy management process according to the load of the fuel cell. The system is convenient to use and store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent energy management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) includes a cover (120) which conceals the vent portions of battery cells (10) that are aligned in one direction. A gas outlet (121) is provided at the first end of the cover. The bottom surface of the cover faces the vent portions and has a slope that extends from the first end of the cover to the opposite second end of the cover.    USE - Battery module for driving e.g. motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a slope which is formed in a space in which a gas flow path is formed, thus gas can be effectively and rapidly exhausted. Improves productivity, while effectively controlling gas generated from the battery cells through a simplified working process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    Housing (110)    Cover (120)    Gas outlet (121)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has several battery cells (10) that are aligned in a specific direction. The end plates (110,120) are arranged at outer sides of the battery cells. A bottom plate (140) is made of plastic material and is provided to support the bottom surfaces of the battery cells. The pattern structure is included in the bottom plate. A protruding portion is provided to surround an outer circumference of the recessed portion. The bottom plate is provided with an opening that is formed through recessed portion of patterned structure.    USE - Battery module used as motor-driving power source for propelling hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom plate is provided to support the bottom surfaces of battery cells and is provided with pattern structure, thus light weight and high strength module can be obtained. An opening is provided in the recessed portion so that the moldability of the bottom plate can be facilitated. Hence the production efficiency of the battery module can be improved. The safety of the battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Cap plate (14)    Bus bar (15)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110,120)    Bottom plate (140)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) includes a first collecting plate (121) which has a first region (121a) that contacts the first electrode plate or second electrode plate of an electrode assembly (110), a second region (121b) that extends at an angle to the first region, and a first reinforcing portion (122) that extends at an angle to both the first region and second region. A case (140) houses the electrode assembly and first collecting plate. A cap assembly (150) is provided to seal the case.    USE - Secondary battery for battery pack of small portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder. Can also be used as motor-driving power source for electric scooter, hybrid vehicle, or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a terminal structure which can effectively withstand impact and vibration, thus secondary battery can be used safely and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    First collecting plate (121)    First region (121a)    Second region (121b)    First reinforcing portion (122)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle controller, and a power supply input selecting switch arranged along a multi-path and between a supply power input end of the device and the vehicle controller.    USE - Work mode selecting device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can efficiently allow the vehicle to operate in a general mode, an energy-saving mode, an emergency mode and a constant speed mode.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode material has cover that is made of oxide containing aluminum and boron, and formed on the surface of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is made of lithium-containing complex oxide.    USE - Material of positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in portable apparatus (all claimed) e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electric tool, electric vehicle or electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved. The reaction of positive electrode active material can be estimated. The capacitance maintenance factor of a charging/discharging cycle time of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of positive electrode material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A copper foil has thickness of 5-30 mu m, and work hardening exponent of 0.3-0.45. The ratio of intensity in (220) plane to (200) plane of copper foil is 0.11 or less.    USE - Copper foil is used as collector for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, video camera, digital camera, mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper foil has excellent crack resistance and fracture resistance, and provides battery with excellent charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The lower gasket layers (3a,3c) are laminated on the upper and lower sides of a peripheral portion of electrolytic membrane (1). The catalyst layers (2a,2c) are laminated on the inner portion of electrolytic membrane. The gas diffusion layers (5a,5c) are laminated over the catalyst layers and a portion of the lower gasket layers. The upper gasket layers (4a,4c) are laminated on the portion of lower gasket layers exposed at the circumference of the gas diffusion layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method for polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electric vehicle and home.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance is improved by spreading fuel gas and oxidation gas uniformly over the catalyst layers and preventing retention of water produced during electric power generation. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane due to cross leak of fuel gas and oxidant gas and stress generated by the swelling and shrinkage of electrolytic membrane due to temperature or humidity fluctuation is prevented effectively by reducing the gap between the catalyst layers and the lower gasket layers. The transferability of catalyst layer to electrolytic membrane is improved by suppressing air mesh between the transfer sheet and transfer base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,2c)    Gasket layers (3a,3c,4a,4c)    Gas diffusion layers (5a,5c)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery has a sealing board (10) for sealing an opening of a battery case (7) through a gasket (6). The sealing board contains valves (1,2) arranged between a circular plate (4) and a cap (5). The circular plate and cap have peripheral portions integrated with the gasket. The circular plate and cap have rough surface portions (9) contacting the gasket. The arithmetic mean roughness of rough surface portion is set to 6.3 mu m or more.    USE - Closed type battery for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to audio-video equipment, personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, notebook computer, industrial main power supply, power tool such as electric screwdriver and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A high energy density battery is obtained by improving sealing property and reducing thickness of sealing board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the closed type battery.    Valves (1,2)    Circular plate (4)    Cap (5)    Gasket (6)    Battery case (7)    Rough surface portion (9)    Sealing board (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has an abnormality determination device (5) which detects the abnormality of the composition of a source gas based on information from a composition information acquisition device (3). A controller (6) starts an activation when the abnormality of the composition is not detected, and inhibits the activation when the abnormality is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell unit (1)    Composition information acquisition device (3)    Abnormality determination device (5)    Controller (6)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat supply apparatus collecting heat generated in a cogeneration apparatus and converting the collect heat into warm water. An operation-control apparatus (7) accumulates actual results data of electric power demand and heat demand. A demand-forecast part (41) estimates time change in a predetermined time interval of the electric power demand and the heat demand in forecast time range including driving plan object time range and storing as power demand estimate data (D1) and heat demand forecast data (D2).    USE - Cogeneration system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system decides the driving plan of the cogeneration apparatus such that evaluation result of regarding operation time zone is set as a time slot, so that energy saving driving that reduces carbon di oxide (CO2) discharge amount is realized when a user wishes driving of the cogeneration apparatus, thus reducing energy cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an operation-control apparatus of a cogeneration system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power demand estimate data (D1)    Heat demand forecast data (D2)    Operation-control apparatus (7)    Operation time zone input part (40)    Demand-forecast part (41)
NOVELTY - The controller (18) has a timer (19) for determining whether elapsed time in an oxygen lean power generating mode passes through regulation time. Electric power is produced in the power generating mode in a state at which oxygen concentration in a cathode of a fuel cell (20) is more dilute than a stoichiometry state. The fuel cell has a cross leak judging unit determining cross leak when detected density of fuel gas in the generating mode is greater than a preset threshold value. Oxidizing agent gas is supplied to the fuel cell when a shutdown instruction of the fuel cell is detected.    USE - Controller i.e. computer, for a fuel cell system in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is designed such that cross leak of the hydrogen to an anode can be accurately detected by a single fuel-gas concentration sensor during increase of cathode exhaust gas in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system controlled by a controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controller (18)    Timer (19)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen concentration sensor (75)    Temperature sensor (106)    Voltage sensor (108)
NOVELTY - The module (11) has a flow-path formation unit i.e. heat exchange plates (12, 14), provided with a flow path (18), which extends along horizontal direction (x) orthogonal to axial direction of battery cells (Ce1-Ce9). The flow path pours a heat exchange medium for heat-exchanging with the battery cells. Another flow-path formation unit i.e. heat exchange plates (13, 15), is provided with another flow path, which extends along horizontal direction, where the former flow path extends along vertical direction (y) orthogonal to the axial direction of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path formation unit is provided with the flow path, which extends along horizontal direction, where the flow path extends along the vertical direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the battery cells, so that temperature distribution in the battery cells can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (Ce1-Ce9)    Horizontal direction (x)    Vertical direction (y)    Battery module (11)    Heat exchange plates (12-15)    Flow path (18)
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese-titanium nickel complex (I) is claimed.    USE - Lithium manganese-titanium nickel complex is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid car and electric power load-levelling systems.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the lithium manganese-titanium nickel complex has high capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium manganese-titanium nickel complex of formula: LixMnyTizNi1-y-zO2, is claimed.    x=more than 0 to 1;    y=0.5 to less than 1;    z=more than 0 to 0.5;and    y+z=more than 0.5 to 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium manganese-titanium nickel, which involves ion-exchanging or ion inserting sodium and lithium synthesized using sodium-manganese-titanium nickel complex oxide of formula: NaxMnyTizNi1-y-zO2 as starting material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery, which has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and electrolyte. The positive electrode contains lithium manganese-titanium nickel complex oxide as electrode active material.
NOVELTY - Lithium compound and aggregates containing nickel compound, manganese compound, and cobalt compound, are mixed uniformly to obtain raw material mixture. The obtained raw material mixture is baked, to obtain lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide (I). The compression fracture strength of aggregates is 0.6-3.0 MPa.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide used as positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, mobile telephone, game machine and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide having excellent stability, and reactivity. The lithium secondary battery formed using the lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide is safe, and has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium compound and aggregates containing nickel compound, manganese compound, and cobalt compound, are mixed uniformly to obtain raw material mixture. The obtained raw material mixture is baked, to obtain lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide of formula: LixNi1-y-zMnyCozO2 (I). The compression fracture strength of aggregates is 0.6-3.0 MPa.    x=0.98-1.2;    y=more than to 0.5;    z=more than 0 to 0.5;and    y+z=less than 1.
NOVELTY - The sheet has surfaces comprising surface roughness of 0.005-0.3 micrometer, where the sheet has ratio of 3-point bending strength such that the surfaces of the sheet are measured.    USE - Electrolyte sheet for solid oxide fuel cells utilized during domestic use electric power generation, business use electric power generation and electric power generation for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet suppresses generation of burr in a peripheral part of a ceramic sheet and improves producibility of the ceramic sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrolyte sheet    (2) a solid oxide form cell.
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises metallic compound particles containing oxygen atom, joined to the electroconductive agent. The metallic compound particles have average of minimum diameter of 15-100 nm, and occupy 30% or more area of electroconductive agent surface.    USE - Composite material used for electrode material of lithium secondary batteries (all claimed) used for mobile telephones, laptop computers, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material produces highly efficient lithium secondary batteries with high capacity, output and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material, which involves mixing metallic compound precursor with nonaqueous solvent, and heating the mixed solution. Electroconductive agent is mixed to the resulting solution and heated at 200-1200 degrees C for 10 minutes-30 hours, to obtain metallic compound-electroconductive agent composite material. The obtained composite material is again heated, for supporting metallic compound particles on the electroconductive agent surface.
NOVELTY - The turbine (10) has a compartment (18) accommodating a combustor (16) in a vehicle interior space (20). A viscoelastic material made spring clip (40) is provided between a partition (30) and the combustor, and a compressed air steam extraction pipe (50) is connected to a space (20A) to extract compressed air from the space and to guide the air to an air electrode of a solid oxide fuel cell. An exhaust air supply pipe (60) guides exhaust air that passes the electrode to another space (20B), where the guided exhaust air is made to flow into the combustor for combustion of fuel.    USE - Gas turbine i.e. multi-drum type gas turbine, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust air supply pipe guides the exhaust air that passes the electrode to the space, where the guided exhaust air is made to flow into the combustor for combustion of fuel so as to reduce traffic of fluid between the space and the other space by the partition and the spring clip, thus preventing mixing of the exhaust air and compressed air in vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas turbine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas turbine (10)    Combustor (16)    Compartment (18)    Vehicle interior space (20)    Spaces (20A, 20B)    Partition (30)    Viscoelastic material made spring clip (40)    Compressed air steam extraction pipe (50)    Exhaust air supply pipe (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an analog output amplifier (14) which converts and outputs the input analog signal to an output analog signal using a predetermined linear function. The analog output amplifier uses a predetermined range as a sensitivity improvement range among the input analog signals. The absolute value of the inclination in the sensitivity improvement range is larger function than the absolute value of the inclination in a non-sensitive degree improvement range.    USE - Battery temperature detection apparatus used in electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature detection apparatus can improve the sensitivity of analog signal in the predetermined range which is the temperature information of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery temperature detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature detection apparatus (1)    Electrical storage apparatus (2)    Battery temperature processing apparatus (3)    Analog output amplifier (14)    Determination unit (15)
NOVELTY - The bearing has synthetic resin holders (31) reinforced by glass or carbon fiber. The resin holder has several pockets (35) to hold ball rollably along circumference direction. The pocket is opened to one side of resin holder along axial direction and provided with a pair of claw piece (33a,33b) for holding ball at opening edge. A convex portion (17) is protruded toward one side between pockets along axial direction and is provided with height equal to that of claw piece. The width of thinnest portion of pocket along axial direction is more than diameters of ball.    USE - Ball bearing for rotating shaft support of motor used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The skidding, heat generation and burning at the time of high speed rotation of the ball can be prevented effectively so that the damage to the resin holder can be avoided reliably and the torque reduction effect can be improved efficiently by reducing stirring resistance of lubricating oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the resin holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Convex portion (17)    Resin holder (31)    Holder main portion (32)    Claw piece (33a,33b)    Pocket (35)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery cover (1) provided with a battery groove (4) and multiple single adjacent welding fixtures. An automobile rear axle (11) is provided with a middle part of a mother plug-in groove (14) that is fixed with a female connector (5). The female connector is provided with a wire cover that is provided with an end of a lead. The lead is connected with the welding fixtures and the automobile rear axle. A battery surface cover (2) is arranged on the mother plug-in module groove and provided with a protective cover (3).    USE - Anti-corrosion type cloud managing battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure and convenient to use. The battery prevents acid gas corrosions, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an anti-corrosion type cloud managing battery.    Battery cover (1)    Battery surface cover (2)    Protective cover (3)    Battery groove (4)    Female connector (5)    Automobile rear axle (11)    Mother plug-in groove (14)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has battery cells (6) switched in parallel or series manner, where poles of the battery cells are oriented to sides of the pack. The battery cells are designed as cylindrical cells, prismatic cells, lithium-ion cells and nickel-metal hydride cells. A wiring structure is arranged on an upper side of an electrically conductive arrester e.g. perforated plate, and provided with a matrix made of electrical insulating material i.e. plastic material. The wiring structure includes electric conductors embedded into the matrix, and is designed as a circuit board (100) and a flexible film.    USE - Battery pack for use in an electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric bicycle and electric tricycle. Can also be used for a mobile apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductors correctly contact on a corresponding contact pad, thus preventing a risk of wrong contact of the electric conductors, and hence ensuring high degree of operational reliability of the battery pack. The battery pack is manufactured in an economic manner, and is light in weight and safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Base plate (2)    Mounting plates (5, 7)    Battery cells (6)    Circuit board (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a thermal model for electrochemical energy storage device from a control device of the energy storage device. The thermal model is comprised with two thermal resistances arranged between two thermal capacitances to determine current flow in cells (2) of the energy storage device. The internal temperature of the energy storage device is detected based on the thermal model.    USE - Method for determining internal temperature of electrochemical energy storage device for motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the internal temperature of electrochemical energy storage device is determined based on the thermal model, temperature control of the energy storage device can be performed efficiently so that overall operation of the energy storage device can be improved without damaging the cells of the storage device, and lifetime of the energy storage device can be prolonged. Precise temperature detection of the energy storage device can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical energy storage device for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the energy storage device.    Housing (1)    Cell (2)    Terminal (3)    Cooling device terminal (K)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (10) a battery state. The solution of a differential equation is determined (14) based on the battery state at predetermined time using the equivalent circuit model which is given by a series arrangement of a resistor and a parallel connection of other resistor and a capacitor. The maximum constant current of the battery is computed (16) by adding the boundary limit for the battery voltage in the solution of the differential equation.    USE - Method for determining maximum constant current of battery such as lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The maximum constant current of the battery in the motor vehicle can be determined efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery management unit;    (2) battery; and    (3) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the equivalent circuit model and the schematic view illustrating the process for determining maximum constant current of battery.    Step for determining battery state (10)    Step for determining specific parameters (12)    Step for determining solution of differential equation (14)    Step for computing maximum constant current of battery (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining maximum available constant current of a lithium ion battery with appropriate potential gradient over a prediction period to determine average voltage. Product of the maximum available constant current and the determined average voltage is determined. Time evolution of battery condition during the prediction period and state of the battery are determined. The battery state is determined by determining appropriate values for a first resistor (Rs), a second resistor (Rf), a capacitor (Cf) and applied voltage (Vf).    USE - Method for determining maximum available constant power of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of an electrical motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables enhancing filtering current and power limit in a better manner, so that temporal change of boundaries at maximum acceleration or deceleration by a vehicle driver is not observed, thus improving drivability or driving comfort of the driver. The method enables utilizing same computation steps for determining maximum available constant power and the maximum available constant current, thus simplifying calculations performed in an electronic control unit of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery.    Capacitor (Cf)    Resistors (Rf,Rs)    Applied voltage (Vf)
NOVELTY - The valve has valve opening spring (20) that biases the diaphragm (19) in the direction in which the valve element (18) opens the communicating hole (17). The valve element opens a communicating hole, when the pressure of the secondary side pressure chamber (14) falls below the specified pressure. A deadline mechanism makes high pressure fluid pressure to flow in a secondary side pressure chamber from the primary side pressure chamber (13). A load operation unit (29) in which the increase/decrease of switching of the valve closing load with respect to valve element is possible.    USE - Pressure-reduction valve used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure reduction valve can prevent the excessive leak of the high pressure fluid by the side of a receiving pressure device, without causing complication of an internal structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure reduction valve.    Primary side pressure valve (13)    Secondary side pressure chamber (14)    Communicating hole (17)    Valve element (18)    Diaphragm (19)    Valve opening spring (20)    Load operation unit (29)
NOVELTY - The drive unit (2) has a combustor chamber (26) for burning a fuel-air mixture. A fuel cell device (4) has a fuel cell (30) provided with an anode (32), a fuel line (38), a cathode (34). The combustion chamber has a combustion chamber inlet (27) for feeding the fuel-air mixture and a combustion chamber outlet (29) for discharging exhaust gas. The combustion chamber inlet is connected to the fluid outlet (31) of the fuel cell arranged in the upstream of the combustion chamber.    USE - Drive unit for vehicle e.g. airplane such as helicopter. Can also be used in motor vehicle, watercraft and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generating efficiency of the drive unit is increased at low fuel consumption, since combustion chamber inlet is connected to the fluid outlet of the fuel cell arranged in upstream of the combustion chamber. The structure of the drive unit is compact and light weight, since need for using external heat source is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive unit.    Drive unit (2)    Fuel cell device (4)    Combustion chamber (26)    Combustion chamber inlet (27)    Combustion chamber outlet (29)    Fuel cell (30)    Fluid outlet (31)    Anode (32)    Cathode (34)    Fuel line (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing the fuel cell powertrain (1) with a fuel cell (2), an electrical energy storage device (3) and an electric drive (4). The functions of the fuel cell, the electrical energy store and the electric traction drive are controlled by a control unit (6). The driver is haptically informed of maximum deliverable drive performance of fuel cell drive train. The pedal reaction force is controlled in dependence of the maximum deliverable drive performance of fuel cell drive train.    USE - Method for providing drive performance information of fuel cell powertrain to driver of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum deliverable drive performance information of fuel cell powertrain is informed effectively to the driver. The energy-efficient control of the fuel cell powertrain by the driver is enabled so that the driver of vehicle can react to transport and/or operating conditions of the vehicle based on maximum deliverable traction drive power with the fuel cell powertrain. The distraction of the driver by a visual observation of the vehicle environment and/or the traffic situation can be avoided. The haptic signals are more quickly and intuitively recognized as optical or acoustic signals. The indication of maximum deliverable drive power using a combination of display instrument can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the fuel cell drive train and schematic view of the accelerator pedal with electromotive drive.    Fuel cell powertrain (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Electrical energy storage device (3)    Electric drive (4)    Control unit (6)
NOVELTY - The holding device (1) has a support element (4) for an object (2) to be fixed, where a steering wheel holder (5) is fixed in the clamping seat detachable on a handle edge of a steering wheel of the vehicle. The steering wheel holder is formed for gripping an outer edge section of the steering wheel and has a circular arc-shaped characteristic following the outer contour of the steering wheel. The steering wheel holder is formed in U-shape cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction.    USE - Holding device for releasable fastening of an object such as a solar panel, a monitor, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone or a sun protector, in the interior of a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holding device has a support element for an object to be fixed, where a steering wheel holder is fixed in the clamping seat detachable on a handle edge of a steering wheel of the vehicle, and thus ensures easy and safe fastening of the object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a holding device.    Holding device (1)    Object (2)    Support element (4)    Steering wheel holder (5)    Connection piece (7)
NOVELTY - The cooling arrangement has a cooling chamber (2) in which a battery (1) is positioned. A filter element (5) is arranged in vehicle cabin region (3) and connected to the cooling chamber through a supply line (4) in order to filter the cooling air supplied to the cooling chamber. The filter element is provided with dehumidification portion and gas adsorbing portion. The filter element is arranged for filtration of geogenic, biogenic or anthropogenic particles.    USE - Cooling arrangement for battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery used in electric or hybrid drive of motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Dirt particles or harmful gases in cooling air can be removed by the filter element so that safe cooling of the battery can be enabled and stable operation of the battery can be maintained effectively for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the cooling arrangement.    Battery (1)    Cooling chamber (2)    Vehicle cabin region (3)    Supply line (4)    Filter element (5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has two battery cooling tubes (3) arranged parallel to each other on a battery (1) in a longitudinal extension. A clamping element presses the battery cooling tubes for thermal contact against the battery. The clamping element comprises an intermediate center part (9) having a stiffener in a longitudinal extension, and clamping wings (8) contacted with the respective battery cooling tubes in the longitudinal extension. The stiffener is designed as openings or ribs (6). The clamping element is designed as a spring plate (4) from a metallic material.    USE - Battery cooling arrangement for use in a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping element presses the battery cooling tubes for thermal contact against the battery, so that space requirement for battery modules can be minimized, thus manufacturing the battery cooling arrangement in simple, lightweight and inexpensive manner. The clamping element is thermally insulated, so that an undesired heat transfer through the clamping element can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery cooling arrangement.    Battery (1)    Battery cooling tubes (3)    Spring plate (4)    Openings or ribs (6)    Clamping wings (8)    Intermediate center part (9)
NOVELTY - The plate has a substrate fixed in an iron alloy metal plate part. Thickness of a chromium nitride modified layer is 50 microns. Resistance value of a contact resistor is 10 to 20 ohm. Thickness of the iron alloy metal plate part is 1 to 3 mm.    USE - Chromium nitride modified metal dual-pole plate for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate ensures dual pole board strength and improves battery performance and corrosion resistance. The chromium nitride modified layer can be controlled by modulating isothermal diffusion and time so as to ensure better electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chromium nitride modified metal dual-pole plate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a chromium nitride modified metal dual-pole plate.
NOVELTY - The device (2000) has reformate reaction plate which is contacted with reforming plate while source gas is moved to reforming catalyst (195). The heating plates (160,170) are arranged between reformate gas circulation plates (180,200) so that reforming catalyst is exposed. The upper water path isolation plate (150) is installed at reformate reaction plate for passing only preheated source gas. The waste-heat recovery plates (220,240) arranged with reforming preheat plates (230,250) are provided for preheating the source gas in the exhaust gas.    USE - Hydrocarbon reforming device used in industry.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen purifying process can be performed efficiently with excellent efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of hydrocarbon reforming device.    Upper water path isolation plate (150)    Heating plates (160,170)    Reformate gas circulation plates (180,200)    Reforming catalyst (195)    Waste-heat recovery plates (220,240)    Preheat plates (230,250)    Hydrocarbon reforming device (2000)
NOVELTY - The generator has a windmill part (5) for driving a micro-electric generator unit (4) provided in an engine room (ER). An air duct is provided within a duct unit (1) and arranged in a roof (R) of a vehicle (C). A semi-cylinder-shaped side board is electrically connected with an earth axis (5x) of the generator unit. A generator room is connected with a storage battery (V) of the vehicle and provided with a guide plate (6).    USE - Wind power generator for an electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The windmill part is provided with an oscillator to control wind pressure, so that electric energy efficiency of the vehicle is increased. The generator is light in weight and provided with the guide plate, so that safety of the vehicle is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a wind power generator.    Vehicle (C)    Engine room (ER)    Roof (R)    Storage battery (V)    Duct unit (1)    Micro-electric generator unit (4)    Windmill part (5)    Earth axis (5x)    Guide plate (6)
NOVELTY - The collector is provided with electrode (301) and has a foaming metal material. The structure in which the foam metal is the hollow and the air gap is formed in surface metal which is selected from the group consisting of the aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) and the alloy of metals and nickel (Ni).    USE - Electrode current collector for lithium secondary battery used in device (All claimed) such as mobile electric device, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime property of the foaming metal current collector of secondary battery can be improved. The disconnection phenomenon according to the electrode degeneration can be reduced and the adhesion of the electrode active material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode for secondary battery;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing method of the electrode.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foaming metal current collector (101)    Electrode medical mixture (201)    Electrode (301)
NOVELTY - Ionic liquid inclusion particles (10) contain particles containing ionic liquid (11) or its solidified material in package material (14) containing polymer, and exhibits ionic conductivity based on ionic conductivity of ionic liquid.    USE - Ionic liquid inclusion particles are used for electrolyte for fuel cell, secondary battery, capacitor and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte using ionic liquid inclusion particles have excellent electric power generation performance, plasticity and ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ionic liquid inclusion particles. Ionic liquid is dispersed in a dispersion medium at temperature more than the melting point of the ionic liquid to obtain an emulsion. Solidified material of ionic liquid is prepared at temperature more than the melting point of the dispersion medium and less than the melting point of the ionic liquid in the emulsion. The solidified material is separated from the dispersion medium, and added to another dispersion medium. Package material containing polymer, is formed on the surface of the resultant particles at temperature more than the melting point of another dispersion medium to obtain ionic liquid inclusion particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of ionic liquid inclusion particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ionic liquid inclusion particles (10)    Ionic liquid (12)    Package material (14)
NOVELTY - Ionic liquid particle (10) comprises polymeric membrane (16) which contains reaction product of 1st polymer and 2nd polymer, ionic liquid (solidified material) (12), and package material (14) containing 1st polymer. The ionic liquid particle exhibits ion conductivity based on the ion conductivity of ionic liquid.    USE - Ionic liquid particle for electrolyte of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of ionic liquid that leaks from a device is small, therefore avoiding decrease in ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of ionic liquid particle which involves dispersing ionic liquid in dispersion medium at a temperature beyond the melting point of ionic liquid to prepare emulsion, obtaining solidified material of ionic liquid as particle at a temperature below the melting point of ionic liquid and beyond the melting point of dispersion medium, isolating solidified material from dispersion medium, adding solidified material to another dispersion medium, forming package material containing 1st polymer on the surface of particle at a temperature beyond the melting point of the other dispersion medium which is lower than the melting point of ionic liquid, mixing solution containing 1st polymer and particle with package material and solution containing 2nd polymer to prepare mixed solution, allowing 1st polymer contained in package material and 2nd polymer in mixed solution to react, forming polymeric membrane as reaction product on the surface of package material, and obtaining ionic liquid particle with membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of the ionic liquid particle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ionic liquid particle (10)    Ionic liquid (12)    Package material (14)    Polymeric membrane (16)
NOVELTY - A cladding material (1) is obtained by successively laminating a metal foil layer (13), a corrosion-resistant layer (14), an adhesive resin layer (15), and a sealant layer (16) on a base material layer (11). Base material layer consists of laminated film on which several biaxially stretched films are laminated. The biaxially stretched films (11A,11B) are laminated such that the direction where tensile strength is small gather among direction where tensile strength is large, and 45 degrees direction with respect to stretching direction of other biaxially stretched film.    USE - Cladding material is used for lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camera, satellite and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cladding material has high moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cladding material is obtained by successively laminating a metal foil layer, a corrosion-resistant layer, an adhesive resin layer, and a sealant layer on one surface of a base material layer. The base material layer consists of laminated film on which several biaxially stretched films are laminated. The biaxially stretched films are laminated such that the direction where the tensile strength is small gather among the direction where the tensile strength is large, 45 degrees direction with respect to the stretching direction of the other biaxially stretched film, and 135 degrees direction with respect to the stretching direction of one biaxially stretched film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cladding material.    Cladding material (1)    Base material layer (11)    Biaxially stretched films (11A, 11B)    Adhesive bond layer (12)    Metal foil layer (13)    Corrosion-resistant layer (14)    Adhesive resin layer (15)    Sealant layer (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (200) has a gas flow path formation part (230) and an electric power generation body layer (210) arranged in a window part (242) of a casing like frame (240). A frame covers a membrane exposure peripheral part (219) and blocks ventilation between an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. Isolation supply of air is carried out from a flow channel (246) of a surface layer of the frame at the gas flow path formation part. Isolation supply of hydrogen is carried out at the anode electrode from another flow channel of another surface layer of the frame.    USE - Fuel cell for mounting on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell carries out the isolation supply of air from the flow channel of the surface layer of the frame at the gas flow path formation part, and carries out the isolation supply of hydrogen at the anode electrode from another flow channel of another surface layer of the frame, thus simplifying the structure of the fuel cell and reducing the thickness of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell including a casing like frame.    Fuel cell (200)    Electric power generation body layer (210)    Membrane exposure peripheral part (219)    Gas flow path formation part (230)    Casing like frame (240)    Window part (242)    Flow channel (246)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrode terminal (4) provided with an external connection part (12) that is in contact with an internal connection part for supplying electricity. The external connection part is attached to a contact part (21) from an outer side of a battery casing (2). A connecting terminal (30) is connected to the external connection part and an inner side of the battery casing. An insulator (3) is interposed between the battery housing and the electrode terminal. A flange part is in contact with a surface of the internal connection part.    USE - Connection structure for a secondary battery system (claimed) that is used for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can effectively reduce contact resistance of electrode contacting with a secondary battery, thus improving self discharging rate of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery in partial section.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery casing (2)    Insulator (3)    Electrode terminal (4)    External connection part (12)    Contact part (21)    Connecting terminal (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an electrical storage cell (3) with a laminated body (5) comprising of positive and negative electrode bodies that are laminated through a separator. A housing (50) accommodates the electrical storage cell, while an accommodation space (40) stores the edge (8) of a cell case (6). Resin with insulation is filled in the accommodation space to form an insulation resin layer (41).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle type construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation of case edge with respect to housing is ensured by wrapping with an insulation resin layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Apparatus (1)    Electrical storage cell (3)    Laminated body (5)    Cell case (6)    Edge (8)    Accommodation space (40)    Insulation resin layer (41)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing an electrolyte precursor film i.e. fluorine-type electrolyte resin film (S10), according to hydrolysis. The electrolyte precursor film is made to impregnate fluorine-type solvent and made to swell (S20). Catalyst ink is coated to an outer surface, and an electrode precursor is formed (S30). The electrolyte precursor film is dried in a state in which outer periphery of the electrolyte precursor film is fixed (S40). Ion conductivity is provided to the electrolyte precursor film (S50).    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly utilized for a fuel cell mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving the durability and electric power generation performance of a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for preparing electrolyte precursor film according to hydrolysis (S10)    Step for making electrolyte precursor film to impregnate fluorine-type solvent and to swell (S20)    Step for forming electrode precursor (S30)    Step for drying electrolyte precursor film (S40)    Step for providing ion conductivity to electrolyte precursor film (S50)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer laminated on a current collection base material. The active material layer comprises an active material, an electrically conductive material and a binder, where volume density of the active material layer is 1.2 gram per cubic centimeter. The active material comprises lithium metal phosphate. Particle sizes of the active material, the electrically conductive material and the binder are 500 nm or more and 10 micrometer or less.    USE - Positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) i.e. cylindrical/square shaped lithium ion secondary battery for a portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and digital camera and an electric vehicle i.e. electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode enhances dispersible improvement of the electrically conductive material and the active material, thus enhancing the energy density of the battery, and hence reducing the operating cost of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery    (2) a method for manufacturing a positive electrode ink of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery    (3) a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery    (4) a method for manufacturing a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a kneading machine.    Motor (101)    Kneading pot (103)    Stirring blade (104)    Mixed particle of electrically conductive material, active material and binder (105)    Dispersion medium (111)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of porous electrode substrate involves manufacturing precursor sheet by dispersing carbon short fiber (A), and a carbon fiber precursor short fiber (b1) and/or a fibril-like carbon-precursor fiber (b2) in plane, adjusting moisture content of the precursor sheet to 30-300%, heat-pressing the precursor sheet using continuous heating roll-press apparatus having pair(s) of roll, and performing carbonization of heat-pressed precursor sheet at 1000 degrees C or more.    USE - Manufacture of porous electrode substrate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides porous electrode substrate having excellent electroconductivity, with reduced rupture of carbon short fiber.
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a laminated body (110A) inserted inside a ring-shaped restraint part (140), and a stepped wedge (151) and an elliptical wedge inserted between battery cells (110) and first end plate and second end plate (130). The wedges are adjusted with respect to an inner peripheral length of the restraint part. The laminated body is restrained in a state in which tensile strength from the restraint part is received. Middle plates are arranged between the battery cells. A guide rail, a recessed part (121b) and a hole part (121c) are formed in a division plate (121).    USE - Battery pack for use as a propulsion motor battery for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle or an electrical storage battery in a residence.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated body is restrained in the state in which tensile strength from the restraint part is received, where number of parts of the pack can be reduced, so as to reduce man-hour required for assembly of the pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cells are one among nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery or organic radical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (100)    Battery modules (110)    Laminated body (110A)    Division plate (121)    Recessed part (121b)    Hole part (121c)    End plate (130)    Ring-shaped restraint part (140)    Stepped wedge (151)
NOVELTY - The method involves removing moisture content inside a lithium ion secondary battery by applying voltage to the lithium ion secondary battery. The voltage applied to the lithium ion secondary battery is changed periodically. Period from charge start step to a next charge start step is prolonged with increase in the elapsed time from a charge start. Constant voltage charge process is performed using charge voltage when a constant current charge process is performed using a predetermined electric current value and battery voltage reaches the charge voltage.    USE - Moisture-content removal method for a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized for a portable electronic device, hybrid electric vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables changing periodically the voltage applied to the lithium ion secondary battery by the moisture-content removal process, so that the moisture content contained in the battery is efficiently removable by electrolysis, influence of the moisture content to the film formation can be reduced and the performance of battery can be improved, thus efficiently removing the moisture content contained in the electrode using an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating change of battery voltage at time of manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating two or more fuel cells in a fuel cell stack (30). The fuel cell stack is connected between an anode inlet-port manifold (41) and an anode outlet manifold (42). The anode inlet-port manifold is arranged with an anode gas flow path (37). Fuel gas is supplied to the anode inlet-port manifold through a fuel gas supply path (21) by a fuel gas supply part (20). A discharge port (42a) is arranged at the anode outlet manifold. The fuel off gas is circulated from the anode gas flow path to the anode outlet manifold through a circuit (70) by the anode outlet manifold.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system installed in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a home-use fuel cell system and an industrial fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The outlet manifold circulates the fuel off gas from the anode gas flow path to the anode outlet manifold through the circuit, so that usage of a dehumidifying apparatus is avoided, and high temperature and non-humidification performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel gas supply part (20)    Fuel gas supply path (21)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Anode gas flow path (37)    Anode inlet-port manifold (41)    Anode outlet manifold (42)    Discharge port (42a)    Circuit (70)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a press part pressing a side surface of a stacked structure body (60) while applying compressive load to the stacked structure body by a laminating apparatus (101). A regulation part i.e. guide mechanism part (3), maintains shape of the stacked structure body. A lamination tool (1) is utilized for mounting the stacked structure body. A guide part (131) is arranged on the stacked structure body. A restraint band (54) is connected with an end plate by a bending part. The regulation part regulates movement of the guide part.    USE - System for manufacturing an assembled battery i.e. rectangular flat plate-shaped secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, mounted in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The guide mechanism part maintains the shape of the stacked structure body, so that shift by twist of the assembled battery while applying the compressive load can be suppressed, and twist of the stacked structure body can be reduced in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a system for manufacturing an assembled battery.    Lamination tool (1)    Guide mechanism part (3)    Restraint band (54)    Stacked structure body (60)    Assembled battery manufacturing system (100)    Laminating apparatus (101)    Guide part (131)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode covered with a positive electrode material that does not contain cobalt as a conductive support agent. A negative electrode is covered with a negative electrode active material that does not contain the cobalt. Electrolyte solution consists of aqueous alkali solution and aqueous solution containing potassium hydroxide and lithium hydroxide. An electrically conductive material particle (33) is adhered to a surface of a nuclear particle (31). A remaining part forms a reaction part (37) with the positive electrode active material.    USE - Cobalt free alkali secondary battery for use in a hybrid vehicle, a rail vehicle i.e. electric train, and a bus. Uses include but are not limited to a closed-type battery, an open-type battery, a large sized industrial secondary battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery, a nickel-iron battery, a nickel-zinc battery and a nickel-cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is covered with the negative electrode active material that does not contain the cobalt, so that self-discharge suppression function and overdischarge-proof property of the battery can be improved, and manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced, thus prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a positive electrode active material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Powder (21)    Nuclear particle (31)    Electrically conductive material particle (33)    Electroconductive part (35)    Reaction part (37)
NOVELTY - The diffusion layer has a gas diffusion through-path (60) extended along direction. Metal plates (3-5) are laminated by a metal plate gas diffusion through-hole (6). The gas diffusion through-path is overlapped with the gas diffusion through-hole of the metal plates, where a cross-sectional area of the gas diffusion through-path is larger than that of a reactive-gas exit part from a reactive-gas inlet-port part of a reactive-gas flow path of a separator. The metal plates are made of iron, iron alloy, copper, copper alloy and aluminum.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and electric power generation system, for converting chemical energy of fuel into electrical energy for a prolonged electric power supply of a portable electric equipment, a fixed-type electric power generation warm water feeder for cogeneration and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of the gas diffusion through-path is larger than that of the reactive-gas exit part from a reactive-gas inlet-port part of the reactive-gas flow path of the separator, so that electroconductivity, intensity, gas-permeability and water management ability can be improved, and the diffusion layer can be manufactured simply at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a gas diffusion layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Metal plates (3-5)    Metal plate gas diffusion through-hole (6)    Position alignment through-hole (7)    Gas diffusion through-path (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a transparent conductive film (12), and providing a porous semiconductor layer (24) as an electron carrying layer in a transparent substrate (11) through a base layer (22). Multiple dye-sensitized solar cells (40) are provided with a solid p-type semiconductor layer (26) that is formed adjacent to the porous semiconductor layer. Copper compound and ionic liquid are included in the solid p-type semiconductor layer, and ratio of concentration of ionic liquid as additive with respect to concentration of copper compound is 0.6 to 12.5 percent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a dyesensitized solar cell utilized for a silicon solar battery in house and office, power supply of electrical appliances in factory, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing leakage current sufficiently, and increasing electric power generation efficiency, thus suppressing decline in conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell and improving durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye-sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (11)    Transparent conductive film (12)    Base layer (22)    Porous semiconductor layer (24)    Solid p-type semiconductor layer (26)    Dye-sensitized solar cells (40)
NOVELTY - The structure (20) is provided with the cylindrical batteries (22) which are electrically connected. The positive electrode is formed in edge of the battery. A flat plate is folded and equipped with the positive electrode terminal plate (30) and the negative electrode terminal plate (40). The positive electrode terminal plate and negative electrode terminal plate are formed in the waveform shape. A through-hole (32a) is provided in the terminal plate arranged facing the battery.    USE - Battery unit of battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the flat plate is used, the thermal radiation area can be expanded and the excellent cooling property of the battery unit can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a cross-sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (20)    Cylindrical battery (22)    Positive electrode terminal plate (30)    Through-hole (32a)    Negative electrode terminal plate (40)
NOVELTY - The cell has a positive electrode plate (10) and a negative electrode plate (11) stacked with a stacked electrode body (3). Electrically-conductive parts (6, 7) are electrically connected with the electrode plates. Positive and electrode terminals are attached with the electrically conductive part. A main-body part (19) is provided with an electrode active material layer. Electrode-tabs (20 - 27, 36-43) are extended from the main-body part. Each electrode-tab is connected with the electrically conductive part.    USE - Battery cell i.e. winding-type battery cell, for an electric vehicle, a power supply device and an electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode-tabs are connected with the electrically conductive part, so that concentration of electric current in the electrode-tabs can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a stacked electrode body.    Stacked electrode body (3)    Electrically-conductive parts (6,7)    Positive electrode plate (10)    Negative electrode plate (11)    Main-body part (19)    Electrode-tabs (20 - 27,36-43)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises composite complex having sulfur nanoparticles that are included in Ketchen black.    USE - Positive electrode material for a lithium sulfur battery (claimed) that is utilized in a portable apparatus such as a mobile telephone and a notebook computer, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves cycling characteristics and charging/discharging capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium sulfur battery    (2) a method for manufacturing a positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has an assembly (10) provided with a magnetic core (3) wound by a coil (2) in a case. The case is provided with a base plate part (40) and a side wall part (41). The side wall part is integrated with the base plate part via a fixing material such that surrounding of the assembly is enclosed. The base plate part is connected with an installation object when the reactor is installed in the object. A positioning groove (45) positioning the coil and the magnetic core is formed in an inner surface of the base plate part.    USE - Reactor for a power converter device i.e. direct current (DC)-DC converter, that is mounted on a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case is provided with the base plate part and the side wall part, where the positioning groove is formed in the inner surface of the base plate part, so that operativity of the assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The side wall part is formed with an insulating resin material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Assembly (10)    Base plate part (40)    Side wall part (41)    Positioning groove (45)
NOVELTY - A slurry composition comprises an active material particle and/or sulfide type solid electrolyte particle, binder and solvent, where the binder has vinylidene fluoride repeating unit and 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-propane repeating unit, and solvent comprises nitrile compound.    USE - Slurry composition for use in lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) such as portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheel motor vehicle such as electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent adhesiveness, flexibility and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A slurry composition comprises an active material particle and/or sulfide type solid electrolyte particle, binder and nitrile solvent, where the binder has vinylidene fluoride repeating unit of formula (-C(F)2-C(H)(F)-) and 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-propane repeating unit of formula (-C(F)2-C(CF3)(F)-), solvent comprises nitrile compound of formula (R-CN), and the composition satisfies the following expression of m:n equals to 50-90:50-10.    R= 1-13C hydrocarbon, or 3-7C cyclic structure comprising functional group comprising ether, carbonyl, carboxyl, hydroxy, thio, thiol, thioxy, sulfo, nitrile, nitro, nitroso, azo, amide, imide, amino, imino, or halogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery comprising electrolyte layer and slurry composition.
NOVELTY - A ferrous phosphate octahydrate salt and lithium phosphate are dispersed in water using macromolecular-type dispersing agent, and water is added to the mixture, to obtain aqueous mixture. The obtained aqueous mixture is pressure-heated in airtight condition such that surface of lithium-iron-phosphorus complex oxide particles is coated with carbonaceous material, to obtain electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for electrode e.g. positive electrode for battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The active material is manufactured efficiently and economically with high yield and excellent long-term reliability, and provides battery with high capacity and excellent discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode active material;    (2) electrode; and    (3) battery.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises oxide material (I) containing silicon oxide and oxide material (II) containing phosphorus pentoxide and/or boron trioxide.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode material for negative electrode (all claimed) for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using negative electrode active material has high capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material comprises oxide material (I) containing silicon oxide (SiOx, where x is 0.2-1.8) and oxide material (II) containing phosphorus pentoxide and/or boron trioxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode material, which comprises negative electrode active material, conductive support agent, and binder; and    (2) negative electrode, which is formed by coating negative electrode material on surface of collector.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a polyvinylidene-fluoride binder contained in an electrode mixture i.e. polymeric material, with transition metal, where the electrode mixture contains carbon or metal oxide. The transition metal is provided with an olivine structure. A main electrode active material i.e. lithium iron phosphate, is arranged in the olivine structure. Density of an electrode mixture is about 1.8 gram per cubic centimeter. The electrode mixture contains carbon with electro-conductivity, where the carbon is utilized as a conductive support agent.    USE - Electrode for a lithium secondary battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and an electronic device i.e. notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode mixture is provided with transition metal, so that high energy density electrode with high electric potential flatness can be achieved. The electrode has excellent mounting energy density.
NOVELTY - Lithium compound and transition metal element-containing compound are mixed to obtain raw material mixture (11). The raw material mixture is baked in hot-air kiln (10) which uses flame as a heat source to obtain lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The gas, which is introduced into the thermal storage component accommodating portion (13a), and heated up by contact with the thermal storage component (14a), is supplied to the product heating portion (12), such that the raw material mixture is heated.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide used for positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, automobile and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium-transition metal composite oxide having high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium compound and transition metal element-containing compound are mixed to obtain raw material mixture. The raw material mixture is baked in hot-air kiln which uses flame as a heat source by burning hydrocarbon and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon fuel, and combustion-supporting gas to obtain lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The gas, which is introduced into the thermal storage component accommodating portion, and heated up by contact with the thermal storage component, is supplied to the product heating portion, such that the raw material mixture is heated. The hot-air kiln comprises product heating portion in which the raw material mixture is accommodated, thermal storage component accommodating portion, and burner which heats the thermal storage component by flame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of hot-air kiln. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot-air kiln (10)    Raw material mixture (11)    Product heating portion (12)    Thermal storage component accommodating portion (13a, 13b)    Thermal storage component (14a, 14b)
NOVELTY - Composite metal oxide comprises oxide (I) having P2-type structure.    USE - Composite metal oxide is used for active material for positive electrode for sodium rechargeable battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the composite metal oxide has high charging and discharging characteristics. The composite metal oxide does not contain cobalt and nickel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composite metal oxide comprises oxide of formula: NaxFeyMn1-yO2 (I) having P2 structure.    x=less than one;and    y=1/3-2/3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite metal oxide, which involves baking mixture of a sodium compound, a manganese compound and an iron compound at 750-1050 degrees C for 2-48 hours.
NOVELTY - A film-containing ion gel (10) has film (14) formed in the surface of ion gel comprising compatible compound of polymer and ionic liquid. The film (14) is a reaction product of polymer contained in the ion gel and another polymer.    USE - Film-containing ion gel is used as electrolyte for fuel cell, secondary battery, capacitor and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film-containing ion gel has excellent ionic conductivity and plasticity, and enables formation of electrolyte with specified shape and dimension. Even when the film-containing ion gel is contacted with the substance with high affinity with ionic liquid, the ionic liquid does not flows out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of film-containing ion gel. Monomer for ion gel is mixed with ionic liquid, and obtained mixed solution (a) is reacted with solvent which generates phase-separation with respect to ionic liquid during addition of ionic liquid to obtain mixed solution (b). An emulsion is prepared from mixed solution (b), and monomer contained in the emulsion is polymerized to obtain polymer (a). Solution containing polymer (a) is mixed with polymer (b) capable of generating mutual reaction with solution containing ion gel to obtain mixed solution (c). Polymer (a) contained in ion gel and polymer (b) contained in mixed solution (c) are mixed and film comprising polymer as reaction product is formed on surface of ion gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of film-containing ion gel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-containing ion gel (10)    Core (12)    Film (14)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizer has cylindrical container (1) which forms a fuel channel, and desulfurizing agent layer (2) with desulfurizing agent. The fuel channel is filled with desulfurizing agent. The container has two or more fuel inlets (3a,4a,5a) whose positions are varied along flow direction of the fuel channel.    USE - Desulfurizer is used for hydrogen-producing apparatus for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizer has excellent durability. The desulfurizing agent in the desulfurizer is efficiently used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the desulfurizer.    Cylindrical container (1)    Desulfurizing agent layer (2)    Fuel inlet tubes (3,4,5)    Fuel inlets (3a,4a,5a)    Fuel outlet (6)
NOVELTY - The machine has drive shaft (21) which drives a gear pump (30) to rose pressure of working fluid and to discharge working fluid. Expander (40) outputs mechanical energy by rotating drive shaft with expansion of working fluid. Electromagnetic clutch (31) connects the drive shaft with an external drive source, so that power transmission is performed mutually. Rotor (20a) is supported by the drive shaft so that relative rotation is possible. A speedup mechanism (D) rotates the rotor by the drive of the pump according to the rotation speed of the drive shaft.    USE - Composite fluid machine used for Rankine-cycle apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The speedup mechanism rotates the rotor by the drive of the gear pump according to the rotation speed of the drive shaft, such that airtight reliability in the expander can be ensured effectively. The excessive mechanical energy can be obtained by the expander, hence large amount of electric power can be generated efficiently. The electromagnetic clutch can be utilized sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the composite fluid machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotor (20a)    Drive shaft (21)    Gear pump (30)    Electromagnetic clutch (31)    Expander (40)    Speedup mechanism (D)
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has an attachment leg portion (41) that is provided with a connection portion (41c) having a penetration hole to penetrate a bolt. The transformation of a to-be-attached surface is tracked. The connection portion (41c) is provided to transform specific portion connecting the attachment leg portion (41) and housing (H). Rigidity of connection portions (42c,43c) of attachment leg portions (42,43) is set to higher than the connection portion (41c).    USE - Electrically driven roots type pump mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant property of the pump can be ensured. The axis deviation of the bearing supporting the rotating shaft can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrically driven roots type pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrically driven roots type pump (10)    Pump portion (11)    Attachment leg portion (41-43)    Connection portions (41c-43c)    Housing (H)
NOVELTY - A portable electronic device includes a casing and a fuel cell. The casing has an accommodating cavity, wherein the surface of the casing includes a first transparent region and an opaque region. The fuel cell is disposed in the accommodating cavity, wherein the surface of the fuel cell has a second transparent region. The first transparent region and the second transparent region are at least partially overlapped. A fuel disposed inside the fuel cell is exposed from the casing through the first transparent region and the second transparent region.
NOVELTY - An anode contains specific phosphate group active material and oxide group active material.    USE - Anode is used for secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode has excellent thermal stability, and provides secondary battery having high capacity. The generation of short circuit is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode contains phosphate group active material of formula: Li1+aFe1-xMx(PO4-b)Xb and oxide group active material of formula: Li1+a(NitCoyAz)O2-b'Xb', where a is -0.3 to 0.3, b is 0-0.5, x is 0-1, b' is 0-0.3, t is 0-0.8, y is 0-1, z is 0-0.7, M is nickel, cobalt, magnesium or manganese, A is aluminum or manganese, and X is fluoro, sulfur or nitrogen.
NOVELTY - Lithium salt which does not generate water during reaction process, and fluorosulfonic acid are reacted in presence of a nonaqueous solvent to obtain lithium fluorosulfonate.    USE - Manufacture of lithium fluorosulfonate used for nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile personal computer, mobile telephone, portable copier, portable printer, video movie, liquid crystal television, minidisk, tape recorder, motor vehicles, motor bike, and electronic flash.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium fluorosulfonate having high purity and yield. The secondary battery using lithium fluorosulfonate has excellent low-temperature output characteristics, internal impedance characteristics after high temperature storage test or endurance test, durability, and initial state charging capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium fluorosulfonate, which comprises less than 2.5x 10-2 mol/kg of carboxylic acid with respect to its total content;    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte solution, which comprises lithium fluorosulfonate. The content of halide ion excluding fluoride ion in nonaqueous electrolyte solution is more than 1x 10-7 mol/L and less than 1x 10-3 mol/L; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery, which has a negative electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion, a positive electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - A lithium-nickel composite oxide powder has Brunauer Emmett and Teller (BET) specific surface area of 0.05-0.8 m2/g. The atomic ratio of the concentration of amphoteric metal to concentration of nickel in the outermost surface of each particle is 2-6. The concentration of the amphoteric metal on the outermost surface of each particle is more than the concentration of the amphoteric metal at a position which is at a depth of 50 nm as measured from the outermost surface of the particle towards the center of the particle.    USE - Lithium-nickel composite oxide powder is used for active material for forming positive electrode nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for audio-video equipment, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing positive electrode has high high-temperature storage properties and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-nickel composite oxide powder has composition of formula: Lix(Ni1-y-w-z-vCoyMnwMazMbv)O2, and has BET specific surface area of 0.05-0.8 m2/g. The atomic ratio of the concentration of amphoteric metal to concentration of nickel in the outermost surface of each particle is 2-6. The concentration of the amphoteric metal on the outermost surface of each particle is more than the concentration of the amphoteric metal at a position which is at a depth of 50 nm as measured from the outermost surface of the particle towards the center of the particle.    x = 0.9-1.1;    y = 0.05-0.25;    w = 0-0.25;    z = more than 0 to 0.15;    v = 0-0.03,    Ma = amphoteric metal selected from at least one of aluminum, zinc, and tin; and    Mb = bismuth, antimony, zirconium, boron and magnesium.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium-nickel composite oxide powder; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a repeller (2) connected with an electrical rotary generator. The electrical rotary generator is rotated to generate secondary electrical energy. The repeller is arranged in an opened half housing (6). A housing is equipped with a feed hopper, which retains primary energy fluid (1). The half housing and the housing are attached at bottom and roof from left-, right-, front-, center- and rear sides of a vehicle. The half housing and the housing are attached to a drive in vertical, horizontal and parallel manner.    USE - Reinforced fluid flow arrangement for a mobile engine for generating electrical secondary energy in a vehicle e.g. rail-bound vehicle, goods train, watercraft, electric vehicle, passenger car and aircraft. Can also be used for a stationary steam turbine power plant and a wind-power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement allows generation of the absolute safe secondary electrical energy of the vehicle without using remote transmission networks in an inexpensive manner and ensures the use of the safe secondary electrical energy at solitary locations at day time or night time during summer and winter. The drive better utilizes natural fluid dynamics. The mobile engine can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner. The vehicle works with less fuel consumption in emission-free manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle with an opened half housing and a primary energy source as homosphere/fluid that represents translation direction of the vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Primary energy fluid (1)    Repeller (2)    Opened half housing (6)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (3) has two parallel-connected rechargeable energy storage devices (6,7). The energy storage devices have lead-based memory elements (8) and lithium iron phosphate or lithium titanate based memory elements (11) respectively. The state of charge of the energy storage device (7) is provided between charge limits of 0-100% so that rated voltage of the energy storage device (7) is between the maximum charge voltage and rated voltage of the energy storage device (6).    USE - Energy storage arrangement for motor vehicle (claimed) such as truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rated voltage of one energy storage device is set between maximum charge voltage and rated voltage of other energy storage device, voltage drop is prevented. Thus efficiency of the energy storage arrangement is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the onboard network of the motor vehicle.    Energy storage arrangement (3)    Generator (4)    Energy storage devices (6,7)    Lead-based memory element (8)    Lithium iron phosphate based memory element (11)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (3) has an energy storage unit (7) that comprises several storage elements (9) which are switched in series, and connected to a generator (4) of motor vehicle (2). One of the storage elements is formed of lithium titanate and other storage elements are formed of lithium. An electrical switching element (8) is provided in upstream of the energy storage unit.    USE - Energy storage device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Service life of the energy storage device can be increased and recuperation operation of the motor vehicle can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic diagram of the onboard network of motor vehicle and a graph representing state of charge of storage elements with respect to voltage of energy storage device.    Motor vehicle (2)    Energy storage device (3)    Generator (4)    Energy storage unit (7)    Electrical switching element (8)    Storage element (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has unit cell (10) which carries out electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas that comprises oxygen, and fuel gas that comprises hydrogen. An alternating current application unit (51) applies alternating current. A local current detection unit (4) detects local current. A frequency characteristic calculation unit (521) computes frequency characteristic in alternating current component. A state diagnostic unit (62) diagnoses state of fuel cell, based on correspondence of frequency characteristic in alternating and local currents.    USE - Fuel cell state diagnostic apparatus used in electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in boat, ship and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell voltage detection unit is not used to detect the cell voltage of the unit cell, the state of the fuel cell is diagnosed without increasing the number of components used in the fuel cell state diagnostic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional block diagram of the signal processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Local current detection unit (4)    Unit cell (10)    Alternating current application unit (51)    State diagnostic unit (62)    Frequency characteristic calculation unit (521)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing a polymer electrolyte to a solvent using catalyst ink by an adjustment process. A composite grain is formed to dry the catalyst ink and embedded with the polymer electrolyte by a composite grain formation process. X-ray diffraction of a carbon particle forms lattice space of about 6.60 - 6.95 angstrom. A catalyst substance contains partial oxide of carbonitride of transition metal element selected from tantalum, niobium, titanium and zirconium.    USE - Method for manufacturing a composite grain in a fuel cell electrode catalyst layer of a fuel cell MEA in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed), in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite grain is formed to dry the catalyst ink and embedded with the polymer electrolyte by composite grain formation process, so that gas diffusion property of the electrode catalyst layer, proton conductivity on a surface of a catalyst, a contact property of the catalyst substance and the carbon particle, and output performance of the electrode catalyst layer can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell electrode catalyst layer    (2) a polymer electrolyte integrated composite grain    (3) a fuel cell electrode catalyst layer    (4) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA)    (5) a fuel cell MEA    (6) a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a MEA.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2a,2b)    MEA (12)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode catalyst layer (3) formed in a surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane. A cathode catalyst layer (2) is formed in another surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane. A membrane electrode assembly (4) is equipped with gas supply flow paths (10, 11) for supplying reactive gas from gas discharge flow paths (12, 13). A feed end of each gas supply flow path is connected to an outer peripheral part of the anode catalyst layer or the cathode catalyst layer. A clearance gap is formed in gas diffusion layers (5, 6) or separators (7, 8).    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for a portable power supply, a household use power supply and a vehicle-mounted motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The feed ends of the gas supply flow paths are connected to the outer peripheral part of the anode catalyst layer or the cathode catalyst layer, so that gas diffusion property and waste-water property of the fuel cell can be improved, and highly humidified conditions of the fuel cell can be provided in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Gas diffusion layers (5, 6)    Separators (7,8)    Gas supply flow paths (10, 11)    Gas discharge flow paths (12, 13)
NOVELTY - The cell unit (12) has a separator part (15a) provided with a reactive-gas flow path, which circulates gas in a surface opposite to an electrolytic membrane (14a) and an electrode structure (14b). Another reactive-gas flow path is formed in another surface opposite to the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure. Another separator part (15b) is linked with the latter reactive-gas flow path. A convex-shaped resin part i.e. resin pin part, (106a) is fixed among the separator parts, the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure.    USE - Fuel cell unit for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convex-shaped resin part is fixed among the separator parts, the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure, so that manufacturing process of the cell unit can be simplified. The cell unit has simple structure and high workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell unit (12)    Electrolytic membrane (14a)    Electrode structure (14b)    Separator parts (15a, 15b)    Resin pin part (106a)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a separator layer (2) whose porosity in a negative electrode active material layer side is larger than porosity of the separator layer (3) in a positive electrode active material layer side. A separator main body is comprised by sheet-like material such that particulate-form material is protruded from a surface of the separator main body. A convex part is formed in the surface of the separator main body. Thickness of the separator layer is 1-25 mm.    USE - Separator for use in a battery (claimed) e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte battery and lithium ion secondary battery, in an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used for a train, a two-wheeled vehicle, a boat, a ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The porosity of the separator layer in the negative electrode active material layer side is larger than the porosity of the separator layer in the positive electrode active material layer side, so that short circuit between positive/negative active material layers in the battery can be prevented, and output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated body of a battery-cell separator.    Battery-cell separator (1)    Separator layers (2,3)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)
NOVELTY - The component (1) has a layer whose surface adjoins water-free electrolyte in a battery, where the electrolyte is provided with a fluid-conducting channel structure. The fluid-conducting structure includes channels having channel depths in range from 10 to 200 micro meter and/or 50 percent of the thickness of an active layer. The layer has thickness greater than 10 micrometer, and the channel structure extends up to a substrate, where an upper surface of the component is provided with an upper surface structure (2).    USE - Electrode component for an electrolyte battery e.g. secondary element and rechargeable battery, and cell (all claimed) of a mobile electrical equipment, a machinery and vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used as lithium-ion battery and high energy density all-solid-state battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid-conducting structure includes the channels having channel depths in the range from 10 to 200 micrometer and/or 50 percent of the thickness of the active layer, thus improving electrochemical properties of a battery and ensuring rapid charging and discharging of the battery. The component is manufactured in simple, safe, time-saving and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode component for an electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a patterned electrode.    Arrow (A)    Electrode component (1)    Upper surface structure (2)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium transition metal silicate oxide complex containing lithium, iron, manganese, silicon, titanium, chromium, vanadium, nickel, cobalt, copper, zinc, aluminum, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum and/or tungsten, and has mixed phase comprising ortho rhombic structure having symmetric Pmn21 space group and monoclinic structure having symmetric P21/n space group.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile drive, uninterruptible power supply, electrical storage apparatus, electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent cycle properties, discharge capacity, and charging and discharging characteristics and provides safe secondary battery with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium transition metal silicate oxide complex (Li2-yFe1-xMxSi1-yXyO4), where M is manganese, titanium, chromium, vanadium, nickel, cobalt, copper, zinc, aluminum, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum and/or tungsten, X is titanium, chromium, vanadium, zirconium, molybdenum, tungsten, phosphorus and/or boron, x is 0 to less than 1, and y is 0 to less than 0.25, and has mixed phase comprising ortho rhombic structure having symmetric Pmn21 space group and monoclinic structure having symmetric P21/n space group. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A separator (100) has a porous base material (10) and a porous coating layer (20) formed on surface(s) of the porous base material. The porous coating layer including a mixture of inorganic particles and a binder polymer. A continuous or discontinuous pattern layer into which an electrolyte permeats, is formed on the surface of the porous coating layer.    USE - Separator is used for electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery, fuel cell, solar cell and super capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The porous coating layer in the separator has excellent heat resistance. The time required for impregnating the separator with the electrolyte is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device, which has anode, cathode and the separator interposed between the cathode and the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator.    Porous base material (10)    Porous coating layer (20)    Groove (30)    Separator (100)
NOVELTY - Activated carbon, preferably activated carbon with a reactive and/or catalytic equipment, is claimed, where the activated carbon: is in the form of discrete activated carbon particles, preferably in the form of ball and/or grain; and is equipped and/or fitted with at least one metal component, which contains at least one metal-containing, preferably metal compound-containing ionic liquid.    USE - The activated carbon is useful: as protective material for civil or military purpose, preferably protective clothing, such as protective suits, gloves, footwear, socks and head protection clothings; and in filters and filter materials for the removal of pollutants, odors and toxins from air and/or gas streams, such as nuclear, biological and chemical protective mask filters, odor filters, sheet filters, air filter, preferably filter for indoor air cleaning, adsorption-supporting structures and filters for the medical purpose. The protective material is useful for the preparation of nuclear, biological and chemical products (all claimed). The activated carbon is useful in gas sensors or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon exhibits high absorption efficiency.
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite comprises hydrate of metal phosphorus oxide formed on surface of carbon nanotube.    USE - Nanocomposite used in energy storage material e.g. lithium secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor for electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite provides batteries with improved rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the nanocomposite.
NOVELTY - The car has a roof, a car body, a solar generating device, a storage battery, a motor, an electric light, an electric fan, a switch, a single chip, an analog/digital converting circuit module, a radio-frequency identification electronic tag reading writing device and a LCD screen attached with one another. Middle part of the vehicle body is arranged with the motor, the electric light and the fan switch and the single chip. The LCD screen displays present voltage of a storage battery and quantity of moving goods.    USE - Intelligent solar energy powered logistics transfer car for transferring goods in a dock, a harbor and an airport.    ADVANTAGE - The car is energy saving and environment-friendly. The car allows quick transfer of goods.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an image module (110) that generates the infrared ray image about the guide bar interconnecting the electrodes of battery. A storage module (120) stores the reference color phase information determining whether the battery is overheating or not. A controller (130) compares the color information and reference color phase information, and determines the overheating of secondary battery cell based on infrared ray image.    USE - Device for managing battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the overheating of the battery is determined, the battery can be maintained to be more safe and stable. The battery is more systematic in the configuration of power storage. Thus the environment friendly, energy efficient and highly economical battery can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for managing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery management device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Image module (110)    Storage module (120)    Controller (130)    Screen display unit (150)    Cooling module (170)
NOVELTY - The unit has a terminal block arranged without contact with a spring inner concave to form a step-shaped structure of a battery contact. A spring and the terminal block are fixed in a terminal groove. The terminal groove is sunken towards the terminal block. A contact step structure of the terminal protrudes inside the terminal groove.    USE - Battery contact spring unit for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spring unit is compact and reliable, and protects the battery.
NOVELTY - The system has vehicle-mounted controller which is connected with a remote monitoring unit through data switching network. Data switching network is connected with a wireless transmission interface for storing contents of onboard controller. The wireless transmission interface matched is with a wireless interface. The data switching network is connected with the remote monitor unit.    USE - Remote system for monitoring fuel cell engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The data switching network is connected with a wireless transmission interface for storing contents of onboard controller, such that the state of the fuel cell engine can be diagnosed. The operation of fuel cell engine can be analyzed and maintained reliably in real time. The servicing and maintenance strategy can be improved effectively. The sprout error state can be removed, so that working stability, safety and reliability of the engine can be improved efficiently.
NOVELTY - The battery has a storage battery shell body whose inner part is provided with multiple single baffle plates, where width ratio of the storage battery shell body is higher than 5: 1. A connecting terminal is provided with positive and negative ends of an accumulator.    USE - Electric vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high adaptability so as to effectively save radiating area.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery provided with a refilling part that is fixed with an end of a connecting pipe. Another end of the connecting pipe is connected with a liquid outlet of a water tank body. A top end of the water tank body is provided with a feeding port.    USE - Liquid supplying device for a metal air fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is stable to use, and can control work temperature of the battery so as to prevent the battery from additional electrolyte volatilization process and avoid exposing of metal fuel in air environment under catalysis reaction caused by the battery from fire.
NOVELTY - The plate has a plastic sheet embedded with two integrated injection molding graphite felts, where long axis of the plastic sheet is greater than width axis of the integrated injection molding graphite felts.    USE - Integrated composite double electrode plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate avoids breaking a conductive chain and ensures better mechanical property. The plate realizes better tightness without battery liquid leakage. The plate improves discharge pressure of a vanadium oxide liquid energy-storing battery. The plate has high efficiency and prolonged service life. The plate is easy and flexible to use without deformation.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery sheet connected fixedly with a power battery unit and connected with a battery clamping device. Two ends of the power battery unit are connected to the battery clamping device. An end on the battery sheet is provided with a battery cover board. The power battery unit is provided with a wire positive pole plate, where an end of the power battery unit is provided with a wire negative pole plate. The battery clamping device is provided with a battery protection device.    USE - Electric vehicle lithium iron phosphate power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids environment pollution, increases transmission power and prolongs service life, and is in inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The structure has an insulating shelf arranged in a space interval of an assembly support frame that is provided with multiple sub-cavities. Multiple lithium ion battery units are respectively arranged in the sub-cavities. The sub-cavities are provided with two opposite inner walls that are adhered with the lithium ion battery units. The assembling support frame disassembles a side plate. The assembly support frame is arranged with an inner wall and an outer wall of a shell.    USE - Power lithium ion battery pack assembly structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is stable, and has better discharging performance and prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust branch pipe connected with a right end of a case body of a purifying gas case, where an end of the exhaust branch pipe is connected with an exhaust pipe that is arranged on an outer circumference of an exhaust silencing hole. An impeller shaft is provided with an impeller. A steam turbine is provided with a waste gas exhaust port. An inner side of a gas tank is provided with a vapor collecting cover. A right end of the impeller shaft is provided with a driving belt wheel. The steam turbine is connected with a lower end of a motor.    USE - Multifunctional internal combustion engine electricity generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and provided with a water purification filter to reduce air pollution, thus providing environment-friendly effect. The device smartly utilizes the engine.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box connected with a battery box fixing plate that is fixedly connected to a bicycle storage rack. The battery box fixed plate is fixedly connected with an outer side of a bicycle. The battery box fixing plate is provided with an output male electrode and a battery lock.    USE - Electric bicycle external battery box fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the battery box can be fixed on a bicycle in a convenient and fast manner and ensures better connection between the battery box and the bicycle even in a bad driving environment.
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple single battery chambers and an electric groove cover, where an opening at an upper part of the electric groove cover is provided with multiple independent exhaust ports. The groove cover of each single battery chamber is provided with an exhaust flow path. Gas from the independent exhaust port is discharged to an outer side of the exhaust port together. A single porous part is arranged on the exhaust flow path and the independent exhaust ports.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure and ignition prevention function, and reduces electrolyte leakage speed.
NOVELTY - The system has determination unit which determines whether motor output is in non-allowance state based on calculated total output electric power, motor requested electric power and power supply to electrical component. High temperature high-load continuation state of FC is judged based on continuation time of preset state of FC temperature and fuel cell load. FC temperature is dropped to preset value or less, if motor output is in non-allowance state and FC is in high temperature high-load continuation state.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in moving object such as electric vehicle, boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption of the FC system can be suppressed. Electric power used for cooling of the FC can be restrained. The motor output at the time of the high temperature high-load continuation state of the FC can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the FC system can be reduced, since the manufacturing process of the FC system can be simplified. Deterioration of the FC can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of FC system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the cooling control of the FC stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for judging output margin of motor (ROUTINE60)    Step for judging high temperature high-load continuation state of fuel cell stack (ROUTINE61)    Step for determining presence of margin (62)    Step for performing cooling stimulation control of cooling control apparatus (64)    Step for determining whether ignition switch is OFF (65)
NOVELTY - The stack (1) has cell laminated portion (28) which laminated the cell (26) of the fuel cell. The refrigerant manifold (54a,54b) is provided for supplying and discharging refrigerant to each cell of the cell laminated portion. The terminal plate (30) is positioned to the end portions of the lamination direction of the cell laminated portion. The flow direction of refrigerant in a stack opposes the flow direction of electric current in the terminal plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use as power supply for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can suppress the generation of heat in the terminal plate accompanying the operation of fuel cell by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Cell (26)    Cell laminated portion (28)    Terminal plate (30)    Refrigerant manifolds (54a,54b)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing electric power generated by the solar panel (60) in the storage battery (33). The storage battery is charged until the movement of moving structure (6) is stopped. The electric power is supplied to the electric power load (22), when the electric power generated by solar panel is discharged. The deployed solar panel is spanned to the supporting portion of moving structure along upper direction.    USE - Method for supplying electric power to moving structure such as hybrid vehicle (HV), plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be easily supplied to the exterior of moving structure. The generated electric power of solar panel can be increased using the parking space of the moving structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power system (1)    Moving structure (6)    Electric power load (22)    Storage battery (33)    Solar panel (60)
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle (10) has a transaxle case (26) mounted to a vehicle body frame (22) via mount bushes (36a,38a,40a). An oxidant gas supply machine for fuel cell (20), an electric motor for a drive (24) and a refrigerant compressor for air conditioning (58) are mounted to the transaxle case in lieu of an engine and a torque converter.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor, the oxidation gas supply machine, and refrigerant compressor are mounted relative to the transaxle case mounted to the vehicle body frame, eliminating need for newly developing the vehicle body frame as well as employing anti-vibration members, which leads to reduction in man-hours and cost for vehicle development. The weight balance of the transaxle case does not change, maintaining the vibration absorption or attenuation characteristic of a mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged top view of a vehicle body frame with a drive device and an oxidant gas supply machine for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric vehicle (10)    Oxidant gas supply machine for fuel cell (20)    Vehicle body frame (22)    Electric motor for a drive (24)    Transaxle case (26)    Mount bushes (36a,38a,40a)    Refrigerant compressor for air conditioning (58)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating (d) a preformed circuit board in a material deforming tool such that the re-crystallization annealing and surface diffusion are carried out for acquiring (e) the final shape of a mold structure.    USE - Method for manufacturing mold structure such as bipolar plate used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mold structure can be manufactured in simple and inexpensive manner. The stability in friction resistance and wear resistance of the mold structure can be enhanced so that the reliability of the mold structure can be improved efficiently. Thus the efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the method for manufacturing mold structure.    Step to perform coating of circuit board (a)    Step to introduce coated circuit board in material deforming tool (b)    Step to cut preformed circuit board at partial pressure (c)    Step to heat preformed circuit board (d)    Step to acquire final shape of mold structure (e)
NOVELTY - A solid component comprises chemical composition including matrix phase (A) containing free volume of 1-20% and having homogeneous or non-homogeneous amorphous structure.    USE - Solid component is used for gas separation membrane and high-diffusion membrane for solid electrolyte lithium-ion battery and high-temperature fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid component has favorable electrical property, magnetic property, optical property and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of solid component.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) includes a fuel cell stack (10) that comprises fuel cells that generate power using reactant gas e.g. air. An air pump (21) supplies air to the fuel cell. A idling stop control unit (40) initiates idling stop control process so as to supply air of lower flow rate during idling power generation to the fuel cell so that lower current is produced by fuel cell stack during idling power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can quickly transit to idling stop condition and can suppress degradation of the electrolyte membrane. The decline in cell voltage is suppressed during idling stop, without requiring discharge resistor. The cell voltage restoration can be performed easily during idling stop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air pump (21)    Idling stop control unit (40)    Cell voltage sensor (41)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust air duct (30) extending into a box (19) arranged in a lower portion of a vehicle interior. An air discharge port (28) of a fan case (27) faces an air inlet (31) of the exhaust air duct with predetermined gap in direction of air flow. The air discharge port of the fan case is opened inside the air inlet of the exhaust air duct with a predetermined gap in transverse direction of the air flow, when the air discharge port of fan case is projected on a plane.    USE - Cooling system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling of electric component arranged within the box is performed effectively without using additional fan, so that manufacturing cost and occupational space of the cooling system are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the cooling system.    Box (19)    Fan case (27)    Air discharge port (28)    Exhaust air duct (30)    Air inlet (31)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a separator (113) that is arranged between the electrodes (111,112). The right and left collecting portions (150,140) are electrically connected to the respective electrodes. A case is configured to receive the electrode assembly (110). A cap assembly (170) comprising a cap plate (171) is configured to seal an opening of case (180). An auxiliary connection portion (160) is electrically connected between left collecting portion and cap plate. The two fuse portions (144,145) are arranged on left collecting portion and spaced apart from each other.    USE - Secondary battery for electric scooter, hybrid vehicle, or electric vehicle. Can also be used in small portable electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The two fused portions are formed at the collecting portions such that the outward current can be interrupted when the secondary battery is overcharged. Thus, the secondary batteries can be improved safely as motor driving power source for propelling the vehicles, while preventing the short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrodes (111,112)    Separator (113)    Left collecting portion (140)    Fuse portions (144,145)    Right collecting portion (150)    Auxiliary collecting portion (160)    Cap assembly (170)    Case (180)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) comprises an outer case (120) having a receiving space, and an inner case (110) having a cavity. The inner case is provided in the receiving space of the outer case. Unit battery packs (140) are provided in the cavity of the inner case. An elastic buffer (130) is provided between the inner case and the outer case. The elastic buffer elastically supports the inner case on the outer case, and separates the inner case by a predetermined distance from the outer case. The elastic buffer includes an elastic plate formed of steel material.    USE - Battery module uses as energy source in mobile electronic device, such as digital camera, cellular phone, and laptop computer, and also in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Weight of battery module is lessen since inner case has porous structure. Position of unit battery packs in inner case is maintained. Work ability in operations such as maintenance, re-assembling, or replacing of the cooling fan module is improved by modularizing the cooling fan module as an assembling unit. Eliminates need to disassemble the battery cases when replacing the cooling fan module. The elastic buffer blocks direct transfer of shock to the inner case that holds the unit battery packs, thus, unit battery packs are prevented from being damaged due to external shock or vibrations. Thermal interference caused when two neighboring battery modules are adhered to each other is prevented. Vibration resistance of battery module is improved. Anti-shock characteristic of battery module is also improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Inner case (110)    Outer case (120)    Elastic buffer (130)    Unit battery packs (140)    Cooling fan modules (150)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery (I) comprises: a cathode and an anode being opposed to each other with a separator in between; and an electrolytic solution, where the cathode, the anode, and the separator contain an organic silicon compound, the organic silicon compound including a compound having a polysilsesquioxane skeleton, and/or a compound having a polysilsesquioxane skeleton.    USE - (I) is useful in electronic device, electric power tool, electrical vehicle and electric power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has increased battery capacity and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion secondary battery (I) comprises: a cathode and an anode being opposed to each other with a separator in between; and an electrolytic solution, where the cathode, the anode, and the separator contain an organic silicon compound, the organic silicon compound including a compound having a polysilsesquioxane skeleton having structure of formula ((R1SiO3/2)m), and/or a compound having a polysilsesquioxane skeleton having structure of formula ((R2SiO3/2)n(XSiO3/2)n-1).    R1, R2 = 1-12C alkyl, 1-12C alkenyl, 1-12C alkynyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl;    m, n = 4-12; and    X = a hydrogen group, a halogen group, an alkyl group containing an unsaturated bond, an ester group, an ester group containing an unsaturated bond, a halogenated silyl group, or an alkyl group containing a halogenated silyl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery can (11)    Battery cover (14)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Gasket (17)    Electrode body. (20)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) has housing (110) that includes three chambers (C1-C3). A middle chamber is arranged between the inner and outer chambers. An outer separator (120) is spatially separating the middle and outer chambers. An inner separator (130) is spatially separating the middle and inner chambers. The middle chamber is arranged between the outer and inner separators. The inner chamber is enclosed by the outer separator.    USE - Electrochemical cell of tube-type and planar type for residential and commercial applications such as household use and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and output density of the electrochemical cell can be increased efficiently, by simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the tube-type electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Housing (110)    Outer separator (120)    Inner separator (130)    Chambers (C1-C3)
NOVELTY - A response assembly (14) comprises a cage (20) defining a channel (22); and a floatable body (24) disposed in the channel. The channel is defined by a channel bottom (50), a channel top (52) and opposed channel sides (46, 48). Curved transition surfaces (54, 56) are provided between adjacent surfaces of the channel bottom, the channel top and the channel sides.    USE - Response assembly for a battery condition indicator (claimed) used in vehicle batteries.    ADVANTAGE - In the response assembly, an angular channel with reduced stagnant area reduces the accumulation of contaminants and/or bubbles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery condition indicator.    Response assembly (14)    Cage (20)    Channel (22)    Floatable body (24)    Channel sides (46, 48)    Channel bottom (50)    Channel top (52)    Curved transition surfaces (54, 56)
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle (EV) battery system (24) comprises enclosure having heat transfer side wall; battery module within the enclosure and comprising electrochemical cell; thermal interface in contact with the electrochemical cell and an inside surface of the heat transfer side wall; and heat sink outside of the heat transfer side wall.    USE - Battery system for providing and/or storing energy in xEV electric vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides fluid flow in first direction through first set of passages and then in second direction through second set of passages which allows for more uniform cooling (or heating) of the cells in the battery module. This helps to result in the cells having longer life and more uniform operating characteristics throughout its life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a battery system having external thermal management system and manifold.    Battery system (24)    Manifold (26)    Housing (28)    Cover (30)    High voltage connector (40)    Low voltage connector (42)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has several electronic and telecommunications components that receives the power generated by several energy sources and converts power generated to direct current power. A transportable housing is configured to remotely operate the solar powered energy device and wind powered generating device (300) when mobile power system is in operation. The transportable housing is provided with a control room located in rearmost portion of housing. The control room is configured to house the plurality of electronic and telecommunications components.    USE - Mobile power system used in military and counter-insurgency type application. Can also be used in other application of telecommunication, power equipment and tool, electric vehicle, telemedicine, and lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The connection box is provided with hanger attachment attaching the connection box to support beam of solar panel array. Thus, the connection box can be prevented from tripping hazard around the solar panels, and the chance of disconnection from the housing and/or damage to the connection box can be reduced. The mobile power system is easily assembled and is operated by unskilled persons at the in-field site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the mobile power system.    Mobile power system (100)    Wind power generating device (300)    Blade (310)    Connector cable (312)    Power inverter (750)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a body provided with a battery post. A panel portion and a connection part are electrically connected with a connecting cable that is extended from a cylindrical-shaped battery post inlet hole. Another panel portion is provided with the battery post inlet hole. A screw nut is connected with a bolt. A clamping portion is arranged at two ends of the panel portions. A protective cap is combined with the connection part. Multiple grooves are matched with a circumferential surface of the battery post inlet hole and formed in an inner side of the protective cap.    USE - Battery post terminal for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is easy to maintain, replace and install and convenient to attach/detach. The terminal ensures safety operation, simple manufacturing process and better electrical performance. The terminal measures current amount of a battery by blocking an electrical contact between a shunt resistor and the connection part in an efficient manner. The terminal has high working efficiency. The terminal avoids generation of fraying effect while processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery post terminal.
NOVELTY - The terminal has an extended battery post structure provided with a panel portion and a connection part. The connection part is electrically connected with a connecting cable that is extended from a cylindrical shaped battery post inlet hole. A screw nut is fixed in a bolt of another panel portion. A shunt resistor is insulated by an insulator. A protrusion is formed in the connection part. A groove is formed inside the insulator corresponding to a position of the protrusion. The insulator is connected with the connection part. The insulator is made of electrical isolation material.    USE - Vehicle battery post terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal enables forming the protrusion inside the battery post inlet hole and avoids damaging of the battery post inlet hole in a battery post. The terminal can firmly fix the battery post in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a vehicle battery post terminal.
NOVELTY - The method involves incorporating fuel cell stack for predetermined time. The open circuit voltage (OCV) is saved at constant time. The standard time integer which is available at steady state of fuel cell stack is compared (S30) with the standard OCV. The constant time is smaller than the time of standard OCV. The standard time integer is provided with predetermined level irregularity. The determination is made (S40) to check whether the damage is in the electrolyte film of target fuel cell stack or not.    USE - Method for diagnosing failure of electrolyte film of fuel cell stack loaded on vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film state of the fuel cell stack loaded on the vehicle can be accurately diagnosed effectively, thus the marketability of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for diagnosing failure of electrolyte film of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for measuring voltage of fuel cell stack (S10)    Step for substituting measured voltage of fuel cell stack (S20)    Step for comparing standard time integer with standard OCV (S30)    Step for determining occurrence of damage in electrolyte film of target fuel cell stack (S40)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a connection part electrically connected with a connecting cable that is extended in a cylindrical-shaped battery post inlet hole. A panel portion of a main body is fixed in a bisection outward part of a cut site. A clamping portion tightens the panel portion according to an operation of a screw nut. A bolt is inserted into a clamp. A radial tilt side is inclined to a top part of a bolt acceptance groove. A lower part of a funnel-shaped tapering part is formed in the screw nut. A horizontal part is fixed to a lower part of the bolt.    USE - Battery post terminal for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal facilitates installation and detachment by screwing the screw nut along vertical direction, and has better working efficiency. The terminal avoids electrical performance dropping due to rising of voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery post terminal.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has semiconductor oxide thick film (120) that emits the electron and absorbs light. The transparent conduction layer (110) is coated on the surface of the transparent substrate (100). The collector is coated on the surface of the transparent substrate and transparent conduction layer. The metal wire (180) is formed into the equal space in the lower surface of the transparent substrate of the working electrode or the transparent conduction layer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell module used in hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting ratio of the metal electrode is increased, the area occupied by the existing metal electrode can be increased and the performance of the solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent substrate (100)    Transparent conduction layer (110)    Semiconductor oxide thick film (120)    Catalyst electrode (150)    Metal wire (180)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses an electric bicycle with a transparent thin film solar panel, comprising a frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handlebar, a seat, a driver device and a transparent thin film solar panel. The driver device is mounted to the frame and is provided with a battery unit, a controller and an electric motor. The battery unit functions to store electrical power. The controller controls the rotation of the electric motor to drive the electric bicycle. The transparent thin film solar panel is electrically connected to the battery unit and the transparent thin film solar panel receives and converts light into electrical power which is stored in the battery unit for use by the electricity bicycle.
NOVELTY - The gas passage occlusion apparatus (22A) has partition plate (22b) suspended inside a storage chamber (22a) from lower part of upper surface (22a1) storage chamber so that gas that flows into interior of storage chamber from one piping (c1) flows into the other piping (c2) through the bottom part of storage chamber. A liquid supply structure supplies liquid (L) to storage chamber.    USE - Gas passage occlusion apparatus for blocking flow path of gas discharge from gaseous flow path of fuel cell in fuel cell system of vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell of boat, ship, and aircraft or domestic stationary type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents discharge of oxidizing agent gas from fuel cell and supply of oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell with simple structure since gas passage is occluded and flow of oxidizing agent gas from one piping to other piping is blocked by submerging the lower end of partition plate in the liquid. Obtains weight reduction and cost reduction of fuel cell system since motor driven type poppet valve is unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross sectional view of a gas passage occlusion apparatus at open state and occlusion state. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage chamber (22a)    Upper surface (22a1)    Gas passage occlusion apparatus (22A)    Partition plate (22b)    Liquid (L)    Piping (c1,c2)
NOVELTY - The system (26) has a hydrogen detector (24) which is installed above a hydrogen tank (20). A determination unit is provided to determine the source of the detected hydrogen in the hydrogen detector while performing the intermittent operation of the fuel cell system. A hydrogen pump and a control unit are configured to control the movement of a hydrogen exhaust-gas drain valve. The control unit sets hydrogen exhaust-gas drain valve in a close state, when hydrogen is detected in the hydrogen detector during intermittent operation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen from the hydrogen tank can be detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Hydrogen detector (24)    Fuel cell system (26)    Fuel feeding pipe (28)
NOVELTY - A carbon short fiber (A) and carbon fiber precursor short fiber (b1) and/or fibril-like carbon precursor fiber (b2) are dispersed in two-dimensional plane, and precursor sheet is produced. The precursor sheet is heat-pressed in continuous heating roll press apparatus having one or more pair of rolls consisting of flat roll with surface arithmetic mean roughness of 2 mu m or less and embossing roll with surface arithmetic mean roughness of 5-20 mu m. The sheet is then carbonized at 1000 degrees C or more, and porous electrode substrate is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of porous electrode substrate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrode substrate having excellent electroconductivity is manufactured. The rupture of carbon short fiber is prevented.
NOVELTY - Olivine type lithium transition metal oxide comprises olivine type lithium transition metal oxide, where addition amount of 2nd metallic element (M2) is 0.1-10 mol% with respect to manganese (Mn) and 1st metallic element (M1).    USE - Olivine type lithium transition metal oxide for lithium ion secondary batteries and positive electrode active material used in power supply of electronic devices, such mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera, electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Charge/discharge characteristic is smooth and favorable without increasing manufacturing cost and effort, and doping and undoping is reversible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine type lithium transition metal oxide of formula Lix(Mn1-yM1y)1-zM2zPO4, where addition amount of metallic element M2 is 0.1-10 mol% with respect to Mn and M1.    x=0.9-1.3;    y=0-1;    z=0-0.3;    M1=Fe, Co, or Ni; and    M2=Zn, Mo, or Al.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for synthesis of olivine type lithium transition metal oxide which involves preparing slurry consists of phosphorus oxide, lithium source, carbon source, metallic element M2 oxide, phosphorus oxide or hydroxide, and solvent, pulverizing slurry particles, spray-drying, using as precursor, and heat-processing the precursor under inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves performing a moisture removal process to remove moisture inside a lithium ion secondary battery by applying a voltage between the positive electrode and negative electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery. An initial stage charge process is performed to form a film on the negative electrode. The moisture removal process is performed independently before the initial stage charge process.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the influence of moisture on film formation, thus improving the performance of the manufactured battery. Eliminates the need for special components for performing the moisture removal process and initial stage charge process, as well as a change of a material of each component, thus reducing manufacturing cost. Increases the efficiency of moisture removal process, and enables formation of a favorable negative electrode film, thus improving the characteristic of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows graphs indicating a change of a battery voltage during manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module (10) has electrolyte-electrode assembly (26) arranged on two sides of electrolyte having anode electrode and cathode electrode, and fuel cell stack (12) to stack electrolyte-electrode assembly and separator (28). A fuel gas path is used to supply fuel gas to surface side of anode electrode. A separator has oxidizing agent gas channel to supply oxidizing agent gas to cathode electrode. The fuel cell stack is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary regions (170a-170c), and separator is positioned at secondary and tertiary regions.    USE - Module for SOFC mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the thermal strain in the fuel cell is suppressed, such that the efficiency and durability of the fuel cell are improved. The fuel cell is easily manufactured at low cost, and the fuel cell module is easily assembled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Electrolyte-electrode assembly (26)    Separator (28)    Primary region (170a)    Secondary region (170b)    Tertiary region (170c)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a thermoregulator (3) with fluid supply source (16) that supplies heat exchange fluid to a heat exchanger (15). A spacer (2) is arranged between cells (1), and having a heat-transfer layer (9) that covers a heat exchanger plate (8). The metal heat exchanger plate has conduction plates (11,12) that contact the cell and heat exchanger, respectively, such that heat of cell is conducted to the heat exchanger through the spacer, or heat of eat exchanger is conducted to the cell through the spacer according to use environment.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal radiation structure is improved by conducting heat from both cell and heat exchanger through the spacer. The battery has compact structure since the outside dimension is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the assembled battery, and the enlarged view of the principal part of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cells (1)    Spacer (2)    Thermoregulator (3)    Clamping board (4)    Heat exchanger plate (8)    Heat-transfer layer (9)    Conduction plates (11,12)    Heat exchanger (15)    Fluid supply source (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating an active material (25) in a current collector foil (20) extended in belt shape, including a first area which includes the center of width direction of the current collector foil among the coating plan portions in which the active material is coated, and a second area, adjacent to the first area, which includes the edge of the width direction of the coating plan portion, and washing only the second area with a washing agent. The washing agent contains acetone, toluene, xylene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, ethanol, methanol, propanol, or butanol.    USE - Manufacturing method for battery electrode of secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses variation in the performance of the battery, and suppresses the usage amount of washing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing apparatus for battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a manufacturing apparatus for battery electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Manufacturing apparatus (1)    Washing agent supply tank (2a)    Rotating brushes (2b)    Tension rollers (8,10)    Current collector foil (20)    Active material (25)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode support substrate in which an electrolyte layer is stacked. The height difference between 3 mm position and edge portion of electrolyte layer by irradiating laser beam to the surface of electrolyte layer is set 100 mu m or less. The anode support substrate is made of nickel, cobalt, iron, stabilized zirconia, ceria and lanthanum gallate.    USE - Anode support-type half cell of solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) used in electric power generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation effect of solid oxide fuel cell can be improved effectively. The leakage of gas from fuel cell can be prevented efficiently. The sealing effect of fuel cell can be improved reliably. The durability of fuel cell can be improved. The occurrence of curvature in fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the three-dimensional shape measurement result of the anode support-type half cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises a laminated electric power generation element (9) including laminated a negative electrode (1) comprising a sintered oxide, a solid electrolyte layer (3), and a positive electrode (2) comprising a sintered oxide; and an insulated substrate (4) provided with a pair of terminal electrodes. The electrodes are electrically connected with the pair of terminal electrodes by a pair of collectors (7, 8). The laminated electric power generation element is covered with an insulating protective film.    USE - A secondary battery used for mobile telephone, notebook PC, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte prevents leaking. The battery does not require an airtight exterior body, and can de directly mounted to a circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Insulated substrate (4)    Pair of collectors (7, 8)    Laminated electric power generation element (9)
NOVELTY - The battery is formed by accommodating electrode group (8) containing positive and negative electrodes (4,5), in battery case (1) with nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive and negative electrodes are equipped with respective electrically conductive elements that are electrically connected to edge portion and forms an outer peripheral side in electrode group. The electrically conductive elements are electrically insulated and opposingly arranged, and first electrically conductive element is provided with of high-heat-resistance metal foil.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicle and large sized tools.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient safety of battery can be ensured when stress is added from exterior of battery, even while internal short circuit is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Electrode group (8)
NOVELTY - Battery heat retention method of automated guided vehicle in low-temperature environment comprises installing induction coil using high frequency electric-power in one place or several places of driving route of automated guided vehicle (50); accommodating battery in metal battery heat retention container (5K) which carries out exothermic reaction to high frequency magnetic flux of induction coil, and mounting automated guided vehicle; and installing automated guided vehicle passing through vicinity of induction coil in driving route.    USE - Battery heat retention method of automated guided vehicle in low-temperature environment.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of a battery can be optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Battery heat retention method of automated guided vehicle in low-temperature environment comprises:    (A) installing induction coil using automated guided vehicle (50) which drives with mounted battery (B) by high frequency electric-power in one place or several places of driving route of automated guided vehicle which carries out repetitive passage;    (B) accommodating battery in metal battery heat retention container (5K) which carries out exothermic reaction to high frequency magnetic flux of the induction coil, and mounting automated guided vehicle;    (C) installing automated guided vehicle passing through vicinity of the induction coil in driving route;    (D) induction heating battery heat retention container by supplying with electricity to induction coil; and    (E) maintaining battery in predetermined temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view illustrating a battery heat retention method.    Heat retention container (5K)    Derivation line (5L)    Automated guided vehicle (50)    Battery (B)    Road surface (R1)
NOVELTY - The solution containing titanium compound is used for forming a titanium oxide film (50) on a porous semiconductor layer (24) functioning as an electron carrying layer on a transparent conductive substrate (11). A pigment layer (52) is formed on the titanium oxide film for forming a photoelectrode (20). A separator (29) functioning as a positive hole transport layer is formed on the pigment layer of photoelectrode.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method for solar panel. Uses include but are not limited to household use, office use, power supply of electrical appliances in factories, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell characteristic is improved by improving conversion efficiency of solar cell by preventing the generation of leakage current between transparent conductive substrate and positive hole transport layer and improving binding property of transparent conductive substrate and electron carrying layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dye-sensitized solar cell; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the dye-sensitized solar cell module.    Transparent conductive substrate (11)    Photoelectrode (20)    Porous semiconductor layer (24)    Separator (29)    Titanium oxide film (50)    Pigment layer (52)
NOVELTY - The cover has a leg lever (310) that is connected to joint shear of fuel cell main portion (10). A penetration hole is formed in a shutter area (320). An elastic element (330) is arranged to provide elastic force to the shutter area. A fixing unit (322) is provided for fixing the shutter on an inner side (120) of fuel cell main portion.    USE - Opening and closing type fuel cell cover.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the opening and closing type fuel cell cover can be improved in reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of opening and closing type fuel cell cover.    Fuel cell main portion (10)    Inner side of main portion (120)    Leg lever (310)    Shutter area (320)    Fixing unit (322)    Elastic element (330)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (20) has an exhaust pipe (14) which discharges the exhaust gas from a fuel cell stack (12). An outlet valve (38) closes the exhaust pipe. A control unit (40) performs the closing control of the outlet valve, at the time of intermittent operation of fuel cell system. The control unit controls the actuator which drives the valve portion of the outlet valve, and adjusts the opening degree of the outlet valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in under-floor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the closing control of the outlet valve is performed at the time of intermittent operation, the penetration of contaminant such as water to the fuel cell stack is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Exhaust pipe (14)    Fuel cell system (20)    Outlet valve (38)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide involves baking raw material mixture obtained by mixing lithium compound and compound containing transition metal element using gas kiln (10) having burners which ejects flame to burn a hydrocarbon and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbon fuel, and susceptible gas. The gas kiln has wall-surface burner which ejects flame along horizontal direction toward inside the gas kiln from side wall (11L,11R) of gas kiln, and ceiling burner (14a,14b) which ejects flame along vertical direction toward inside the gas kiln from ceiling (11C) of gas kiln.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide used for active material for positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and automobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium-transition metal composite oxide, with improved quality. The lithium secondary battery containing the lithium secondary battery has favorable charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the gas kiln used for manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide.    Gas kiln (10)    Ceiling (11C)    Side walls (11L,11R)    Side-surface burners (12a,13a)    Ceiling burners (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has enclosed batteries (24) that are horizontally arranged, and each having a pair of discharge ports (24a) for emitting gas. A communication hose (96) connects the discharge ports of adjacent batteries. A drain hose (97) discharges gas emitted through the communication hose towards exterior of a vehicle.    USE - Power supply unit for electrically driven working vehicle (claimed) e.g. electrically driven shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Gas discharged from interior of battery is efficiently emitted towards exterior through the drain hose.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrically driven working vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the power supply unit.    Batteries (24)    Discharge ports (24a)    Communication hose (96)    Drain hose (97)
NOVELTY - The shock absorber (100) has a cylinder in which hydraulic oil is enclosed and the piston rod (5) inserted in the cylinder is moved forward or backward. The electric power generating apparatus (20) has a piezoelectric element (21) which is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder. The electric power is generated in the piezoelectric element due to the variation of the hydraulic oil in the cylinder when the shock absorber portion is stretched.    USE - Shock absorber installed in vehicles such as motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise during the electric power generation is suppressed since the electric power is generated in the piezoelectric element due to variation of hydraulic oil in cylinder when shock absorber portion is stretched and shock structure with a simple structure is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric power generating apparatus.    Cylinder (1)    Piston rod (5)    Electric power generating apparatus (20)    Piezoelectric element (21)    Shock absorber (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a steam compression heat pump unit (6) which is provided with an expansion element (60) and evaporator (7). A refrigerant circulation pump (4) is provided with a pressure vessel and a heat-input element. The refrigerant circulation pump supplies the gaseous refrigerant to the portion between the expansion element and an intake port (27). The pressure vessel is pressurized with gaseous refrigerant supply operation to inhale the liquid refrigerant by the side of a condenser (3), and evaporator (5) is to supply the liquid refrigerant.    USE - Heat drive-type heat pump cycle apparatus of heat drive-type heat pump system for driving heat pump with waste heat such as solar waste heat and geothermal waste heat of engine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the heat drive-type refrigerant circulation pump can be reduced effectively, as the pressure vessel is pressurized with gaseous refrigerant supply operation to inhale the liquid refrigerant by the side of a condenser. The efficiency of the heat drive-type refrigerant circulation pump can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for refrigerant circulation pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the heat drive-type heat pump cycle apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condenser (3)    Refrigerant circulation pump (4)    Evaporator (5,7)    Steam compression heat pump unit (6)    Intake port (27)    Expansion element (60)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a main portion (10) whose inner side is arranged with a battery cell. A handle portion (11) is installed at a rear side of main portion. A moving wheel is rotatably arranged in a lower side of main portion to support the battery assembly. A battery connection unit (12) is installed at one side of main portion to electrically connect the main portion and an electrical scooter. The battery connection unit is connected to a scooter connection unit arranged in a battery assembly accommodation space.    USE - Battery assembly for electrical scooter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the battery assembly can be performed easily and conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical scooter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (1)    Battery assembly main portion (10)    Handle portion (11)    Battery connection unit (12)    Stepped pulley (103)
NOVELTY - The battery is built-in a battery case (10) for supplying power source to electric vehicle. The phase transformation (20) controls overheat or over cooling of the battery and the heat is stored to the cooled battery. The heat of battery is generated by the mechanism of the battery which is prepared inside the battery case and converts image according to the temperature. A fixing unit (30) is provided to fix the phase transformation on the outside of the battery.    USE - Temperature controller for battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of the battery can be prevented and the charge and discharge efficiency of the battery can be improved. The life span of the battery can be prolonged. The overheat of the battery can be more steadily prevented and the bulk production of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the temperature controller.    Battery case (10)    Phase transformation (20)    Fixing unit (30)    Fixed cap (31)    Sealing element (33)
NOVELTY - The device has a driving shaft utilized to drive a rotary shaft through a diaphragm coupler and a synchronizer. The rotary shaft is passed through a big wheel, a chain or a gear. A rotor is fixed with a stator coil of a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is connected with a charger that is connected in series with a digital inverter. The digital inverter controls two storage battery groups through an automatic switching system. The storage battery groups generate electricity through an automatic switch.    USE - Automatic charge generating device for motor vehicles.
NOVELTY - The battery system has unit cell (41) which is provided with electrolyte layer that is arranged between positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer. A pressurizing unit (4) pressurizes the unit cell to change the internal resistance of the unit cell. A non-return valve (22) is adjusted to adjust the pressure of pressurizing unit. A control unit (30) judges the danger with respect to pressure of the unit cell. The operation of the non-return valve is controlled according to the danger judged by the control unit.    USE - Battery system mounted in vehicle such as fuel vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the non-return valve is controlled according to danger judged with respect to pressure of unit cell by control unit, such that the reaction which arises within battery can be stopped reliably. The safety of the vehicle can be ensured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressurizing unit (4)    Non-return valve (22)    Control unit (30)    Output port (35)    Unit cell (41)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has cell block that is accommodated inside a module casing (2). The refrigerant is flown in the cell block by introducing the refrigerant into the module casing. The battery cell (101) in the cell block is cooled. The inlet port (22) is opened to the casing wall portion (21) of the module casing. The exhaust port (32) opened to the cell block is connected by a duct. The wiring is passed through the spatial domains formed outside the duct, and between the casing wall portion and the cell block.    USE - Secondary battery module such as lithium-ion battery apparatus used in onboard power supply apparatus for electric motor drive system of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring of harness and sensor wire can be summarized to spatial domains formed outside the duct and between the casing wall portion and the cell block. The wiring is possible without obstructing the flow of the cooling medium and the size of the entire secondary battery module can be reduced. The operator's safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium-ion battery apparatus.    Secondary battery module (1)    Module casing (2)    Casing wall portion (21)    Inlet port (22)    Exhaust port (32)    Battery cell (101)
NOVELTY - A mounting case comprises a case main body (2) integrally provided with a housing having a storage space (200) for accommodating a battery (101) for supplying electric power to a two-wheeled motor vehicle; a tray (3) having accommodation space (310) for battery and arranged so that it can attach or detach in the case main body so that the battery can be taken in and out; and a waterproof wiring attachment member for pulling out the wiring for supplying electric power so that attachment or detachment is possible.    USE - Mounting case used for a battery for supplying electric power to electrical components including a headlamp, a turn-indicator or an alarm unit of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting case mounts the battery stably, provides water from the exterior, and can prevent penetration of contamination since components accommodated in the mounting case are not exposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of a battery mounting case.    Case main body (2)    Tray (3)    Battery (101)    Storage space (200)    Accommodation space (310)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an upper photoelectric conversion layer (11) that mainly absorbs, and photoelectrically converts short-wavelength light. A lower photoelectric conversion layer (12) mainly absorbs, and photoelectrically converts long-wavelength light and several nanorods (20). The lower photoelectric conversion layer is formed so as to cover several nanorods from a side that is on the reverse side of the light incident side, and constitutes a photonic crystal together with several nanorods.    USE - Solar cell in solar cell panel of power supply apparatus (all claimed) for supplying power to non-portable electronic device, domestic electrical appliance and advertising sign in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can improve efficiently the absorption factor of the light in the lower photoelectric converting layer and the light in a long wavelength. The photoelectric conversion rate can be improved. The amount of electromotive forces in the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Upper photoelectric conversion layer (11)    Lower photoelectric conversion layer (12)    Transparent substrate (16)    Nanorods (20)
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide is lithium-manganese-phosphorus-containing complex oxide (I) manufactured from raw material slurry containing flux agent of aluminum fluoride or zinc fluoride.    USE - Olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide is used for positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide has high fillability, and suppressed generation of peeling from plate electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide is lithium-manganese-phosphorus-containing complex oxide of formula: Lix(Mn1-yMy)PO4 (I) manufactured from raw material slurry containing flux agent of aluminum fluoride or zinc fluoride.    x=more than 0.9 to less than 1.3;    y=0 to less than 1;and    M=iron, cobalt or nickel.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide, which involves preparing raw material slurry containing phosphorus oxide of element (M) and/or manganese, lithium source, carbon source, solvent and flux agent, grinding particles contained in the raw material slurry, spray-drying, obtaining precursor, and heat-processing.
NOVELTY - The substrate has a convex portion (30) whose size is set between 37-200 nm. The tilt angle of the convex portion representing the maximum frequency in the frequency distribution is 20-75 degrees . The concave and convex portions have surface roughness is set between 2-100 nm, and maximum difference in height is set between 35-400 nm. An area ratio of the concave and convex portions is set in the range of 1.1 and 3.0 and prescribed according to JIS B 0601 standard.    USE - Glass substrate such as colorless and transparent soda-lime silicate glass substrate, aluminosilicate glass substrate, borate glass substrate, lithium aluminosilicate glass substrate, quartz glass substrate, borosilicic acid glass substrate and alkali-free-glass substrate for manufacturing of solar cell such as crystalline-silicon thin film solar cell. Can also be used in manufacturing of show window glass, optical glass, spectacle lens and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeability of the wavelength ranges can be improved. The electric power generation efficiency in the film silicon solar battery can be improved. The reflection preventing effect of the glass substrate can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform diagram illustrating the conceptual structure of the glass substrate.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Convex portion (30)    Recessed portion (31)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has solar modules (4) including a total peak power with standard conditions 120 watt, where height of a surface of the solar modules is 0.75 square meters and weight of an over-roof-ended component of the solar modules is greater than 7 kg. A glass fiber layer (5) is arranged on a top of the solar modules and firmly bonded with solar cells (6) by using a suitable transparent adhesive. A vertically arranged weather protection unit (12) is mounted in front of a driver. The solar modules are supplemented to the vehicle by using a charge pump (10).    USE - Solar-powered weather-protected two or three-wheeled electrical bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle allows the driver to permanently charge the bicycle while driving. The total peak power of the solar module is 120 watt, height of the surface of the solar modules is 0.75 square meters and weight of the over-roof-ended component of the solar modules is greater than 7 kg so as to simultaneously produce high electric power even on days with low sunlight and shadowed locations, thus reducing size and weight of the bicycle, and hence reducing manufacturing cost of the bicycle with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar-powered weather-protected two or three-wheeled electrical bicycle.    Solar modules (4)    Glass fiber layer (5)    Solar cells (6)    Charge pump (10)    Vertically arranged weather protection unit (12)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises a core containing a material having an olivine structure, and a carbon based coating layer formed on the surface of the core, where the carbon based coating layer comprises a conductive metal material and non-metal heterogeneous elements of group 15-17 of the periodic table of the elements.    USE - Cathode active material for use in a lithium battery (claimed), electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has improved conductivity and high-thermal stability. The lithium battery has high temperature cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a cathode active material.
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has electrical energy storages (3, 5) e.g. winding capacitor units, provided with positive and negative connections (10, 11). The energy storages are charged with electrical energy, and discharge the electrical energy via the positive and negative connections. The positive and/or the negative connections are indirectly operatively connected to cooling elements e.g. cooling domes (56) and cooling beams (58), so that heat from the energy storages is discharged to the cooling elements via the connections. The cooling elements are designed as heat sinks.    USE - Storage unit i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor, for connection with a power-output stage of an electric motor for a vehicle i.e. electrically driven motor car, to store electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and/or the negative connections are indirectly operatively connected to the cooling elements, so that heat from the energy storages is discharged to the cooling elements via the connections, thus avoiding overheating of the energy storages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling element is formed by a solid aluminum piece. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for removing heat from an electrical energy storage of a storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a storage unit.    Storage unit (1)    Electrical energy storages (3, 5)    Positive connection of electrical energy storages (10)    Negative connection of electrical energy storages (11)    Cooling domes (56)    Cooling beams (58)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has energy storage elements (3,5) that include a positive terminal and a negative terminal for charging with electrical energy. The positive and negative terminals are formed with an electrically conductive layer (20), and are connected to electrically conductive contact rails (10). The contact elements (30,32,34,36) of the contact rails are resiliently contacted with the conductive layers, where the contact rails are connected to the external ports (14-16) for electrical connection of the storage unit.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit e.g. intermediate circuit capacitor of solar inverter, range extender, turbocharger of internal combustion engine of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Galvanic contact of the energy storage elements can be realized favorably and damage to the energy storage elements can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for electrically contacting energy storage elements of electrical energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electrical energy storage unit.    Electrical energy storage unit (1)    Energy storage elements (3,5)    Contact rail (10)    External ports (14-16)    Electrically conductive layer (20)    Contact elements (30,32,34,36)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has energy stores (3, 5) e.g. battery and capacitor, including a positive terminal (10) and a negative terminal (11). The energy stores are designed to charge with an electrical energy via the terminals and to output the electrical energy again via the terminals. A set of electrically conductive contact rails (12, 16) is connected to the positive terminal. Another set of electrically conductive contact rails (14, 18) is connected to the negative terminal. The contact rails include outer terminals (20) for electrical connection of the unit.    USE - Storage unit for storing electrical energy to drive an electric drive i.e. combustion engine, of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the storage unit improves loading and discharging of the energy stored in a quick and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective view of a part of a memory unit with a contact rail connected terminals of energy storage units.    Storage unit (1)    Energy stores (3, 5)    Positive terminal (10)    Negative terminal (11)    Electrically conductive contact rails (12, 14, 16, 18)    Outer terminals (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a voltage converter (4) for supplying voltage of a load (2) from an energy storage device e.g. fuel cell, and including a controllable electronic switch (5) for switching load current. The switch includes controllable switching paths (5a, 5b) that are connected in parallel with an inverse diode (6). A reverse polarity protection circuit (8) selectively controls the switch based on forward voltage across the inverse diode. An inverting direct current (DC)/DC voltage converter (9) supplies voltage for operating the reverse polarity protection circuit.    USE - Supply circuit arrangement for creating onboard network voltage from an energy storage device e.g. high voltage battery, super capacitor battery and fuel cell, of a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse polarity protection circuit is operated based on forward voltage across the inverse diode, and the voltage across the inverse diode is input to the reverse polarity protection circuit, so that the voltage drop over the diode triggers the operation of the reverse polarity protection circuit, and additional energy supplied to the reverse polarity protection circuit is prevented, thus achieving cost-effective design of the reverse polarity protection circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inverting direct current (DC)/DC voltage converter is designed as a buck boost converter i.e. inverting buck boost converter. The switch is a MOSFET and/or an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a supply circuit arrangement.    Supply circuit arrangement (1)    Load (2)    Voltage converter (4)    Controllable electronic switch (5)    Controllable switching paths (5a, 5b)    Inverse diode (6)    Reverse polarity protection circuit (8)    DC/DC voltage converter (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating an anode region (3) and a cathode region (5) in a fuel cell (2). The fuel concentration of the anode gas is determined by performing a flushing operation at anode region. The anode gas is introduced into the cathode region. The power or size of the fuel cell is determined, during introduction of the anode gas. The fuel concentration of the anode gas is determined on the basis of the determined power or size.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell of fuel cell system used in motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel concentration of the anode gas is determined on the basis of the determined power or size of the fuel cell, fuel consumption is reduced while service life of the fuel cell system is increased. Power loss in the fuel cell is prevented reliably. The fuel cell system is constructed easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode region (3)    Electrolyte membrane (4)    Cathode region (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a base portion (1a) in a retainer (3a) between two groups of output lugs of a frame. Electrically conductive connections of the base portion with the retainer between the groups of output lugs are formed by ultrasonic welding. A current path is formed with an electrode assembly (10), an arrester device (6a) and a cell contact device by providing a cell contact (2a) and forming electrical conductive connections of the cell contact with the groups of output lugs by the ultrasonic welding, where the cell contact is in contact with the arrester device.    USE - Method for manufacturing a secondary cell i.e. electrochemical cell, of a battery (all claimed) that is utilized in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing a number of the output legs, separating joints and an electric resistor, thus reducing mechanical and thermal stress in the groups of output legs so as to increase quality and long term stability of a joint connection, and hence improving service life of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a secondary cell with an arrester device with a cell contact.    Base portion (1a)    Cell contact (2a)    Retainer (3a)    Arrester device (6a)    Electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing hollow carbon nano-tubes and sulfur source in a closed environment. The sulfur is deposited in an inner surface of carbon nano-tubes. An outer surface of hollow carbon nano-tubes is cleaned and carbon nano-tube is incorporated in cathode element. The sulfur source is made of material selected from group consists of sulfur, ammonium sulfate and ammonium sulfide.    USE - Method for manufacturing cathode element for electrochemical battery e.g. lithium sulfur battery and lithium ion battery for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of the battery can be prolonged. The energy and power density of battery can be improved. The operating temperature of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrochemical battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion cell (10)    Anode element (12)    Cathode element (14)    Separator region (16)    Current collectors (18,20)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power generation performance calculation unit that computes the electric power generation performance of fuel cell (1). A judgment unit judges the change of electric power generation performance by increasing/decreasing the fuel supply amount of a control unit. The control unit increases/decreases the fuel supply amount so that fuel concentration is maintained in a specific range.    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicle and building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel concentration can be adjusted effectively, and the electric power generation performance can be improved. The catalyst deterioration and the decrement of electric power generation performance can be suppressed. The temperature rise of the fuel cell can be prevented. The size of fuel cell be reduced, and reduced cost can be achieved.    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)    Main control unit (11)    Fuel cell system-control unit (12)    Voltage sensor (13)    Current sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a catalyst elution suppression layer (5) suppressing catalytic ion for ionizing catalyst between a cathode (3) and an electrolytic membrane (1). The catalyst elution suppression layer contains a sulfonic acid group as an ion exchange group to form an ion movement path for limiting movement of the catalytic ion and permitting movement of proton. An anode (2) and the cathode are provided in an outer side of the electrolytic membrane. The anode is provided with a catalyst layer (2c) and a gas diffusion layer (2g).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (claimed) i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst elution suppression layer contains the sulfonic acid group as the ion exchange group to form the ion movement path for limiting movement of the catalytic ion and permitting movement of proton, so that deterioration of the fuel cell by elution of the catalyst from the electrode can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Catalyst layer (2c)    Gas diffusion layer (2g)    Cathode (3)    Catalyst elution suppression layer (5)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The collector has a connection portion (32) that is formed in an edge portion of a porous foil current collection main portion having several holes (Pc1-Pc10). The opening area rate of a base end portion (34) of connection portion is identical as the opening area rate of the porous foil current collection main portion. The opening area rate of the connection portion is reduced stepwise towards the front end portion (36) of the connection portion.    USE - Collector used in electrode of electrical storage device (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of portable communication equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gentle change of the opening area rate in between adjacent connection partial regions can be achieved more reliably, so that the generation of the discontinuous point of the material strength can be prevented, and generation of the stress concentration leading to collector rupture can be prevented more reliably. The weight of the collector can be reduced, and the strength can be increased. The production of durable stress difference leading to deformation/bending can be prevented. The cell performance and durability of the electrical storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the collector formed with holes. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    External terminal (16)    Connection portion (32)    Base end portion of connection portion (34)    Front end portion of connection portion (36)    Holes (Pc1-Pc10)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a solar cell plate fixed on an automobile body and connected with an automobile storage battery by a stabilizer. The storage battery is connected with an air humidity detector and a semiconductor air conditioner. The air humidity detector is connected with an air conditioner humidifier module.    USE - Air conditioner humidifier for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier effectively improves comfort a user in an automobile and maintains constant temperature inside the automobile even the automobile is in an off-state. The solar battery saves energy and improves utilization rate of energy.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has multiple heat exchangers (50, 51) provided with a heat-medium path. A supporting body is supported in a state of flat surfaces of the heat exchangers. A corrugated-shaped outer surface is provided along outer periphery of a battery. The corrugated-shaped outer surface is engaged by a concavity body. A cylindrical battery (30) is arranged in inner sides of battery cases (20, 21) that are thermally regulated with a multistage heat exchanger apparatus (40).    USE - Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated-shaped outer surface is provided along the outer periphery of the battery and engaged by the concavity so as to reduce space occupied by the apparatus and improve volumetric efficiency of the apparatus, thus reducing cost and weight of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery-temperature adjustment apparatus.    Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus (10)    Battery cases (20, 21)    Cylindrical battery (30)    Multi-stage heat exchanger apparatus (40)    Heat exchangers (50, 51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has lower side heat exchanger (50) and upper side heat exchanger (51) that are provided to exchange heat between batteries. The heat medium supply and discharge pipes (60,61) are connected at right angles to the flat surface of the heat exchanger, for supplying heat medium in and out of heat medium channels (80,81) respectively. The heat exchangers are supported by cantilever structure with pipes which are joined to the heat exchanger over the perimeter of the pipes by connection unit.    USE - Apparatus for adjusting temperature of battery mounted in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lack of intensity of the heat exchanger can be avoided, so that the working efficiency of the battery temperature adjustment apparatus can be improved. The number of components in the battery temperature adjustment apparatus can be reduced, the cost of the battery temperature adjustment apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top and longitudinal cross-sectional views of the battery temperature adjustment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature adjustment apparatus (10)    Lower side heat exchanger (50)    Upper side heat exchanger (51)    Heat medium supply pipe (60)    Heat medium discharge pipe (61)    Heat medium channels (80,81)
NOVELTY - The method involves displacing a nozzle (40) which discharges an active substance material of paste-form with respect to a collector, and forming a linear active material pattern on the collector. The active material pattern is dried with a specific drying temperature. The active material pattern is dried with a different drying temperature which is higher than the specific drying temperature.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode such as negative electrode and positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile device such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer can be formed by simple process and the battery having excellent charging and discharging capacity can be effectively obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode collector (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Unwinding roller (30)    Conveyance roller (32)    Nozzle (40)
NOVELTY - A battery-cell separator is obtained by coating alkyl phosphate group anionic surfactant to the sulfonated polyolefin nonwoven fabric.    USE - Battery-cell separator for use in an alkali secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, an electric tool, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, an electronic device such as cordless telephone, personal computer and audio instrument, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has better hydrophilicity in a prolonged preservation or dry conditions, and high self discharge characteristics with prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The structure has a supply duct (20) provided with a main duct and two branch ducts. The main duct is extended to two electrical storage apparatuses along predetermined direction. One of the branch ducts induces a heat exchange medium from the main duct to the electrical storage apparatus. Cross-sectional area of the main duct connected with the former branch duct is smaller than that of the main duct connected with the other branch duct. Opening area of an opening part is provided at a front-end of the branch ducts.    USE - Structure for controlling temperature of a electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of the main duct connected with the branch duct is smaller than that of the main duct connected with the other branch duct, so that quantity of the heat exchange medium induced to the branch duct is suppressed by setting the cross-sectional area of the main duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle interior structure.    Supply duct (20)    Exhaust duct (50)    Battery pack (100)    Driver's seat (101)    Front passenger seat (102)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a programmable constant-current source circuit provided with different feedback circuits and a gating switch. The gating switch controls a constant current generating circuit. A human machine interface receives an external input and a system parameter and displays output data through a microcontroller unit (MCU). An anode and a cathode of a battery are connected with a virtual resistor. A control relay controls the constant current generating circuit through the battery.    USE - Electric vehicle lithium battery box insulating resistance test circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has simple structure and precise adjustment, and is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - Lithium containing compound and lithium iron phosphate compound having olivine structure whose portion of surface is coated with carbon manufactured using carbon containing substance dissolved or softened at 250 degrees C or less as material which produces electroconductive carbon by thermal decomposition, to obtain positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is noncrystalline hydrated iron phosphate (I).    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and portable electronic device for digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using the positive electrode active material has improved discharge capacity, charge/discharge characteristics and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium containing compound and lithium iron phosphate compound having olivine structure whose portion of surface is coated with carbon manufactured using carbon containing substance dissolved or softened at 250 degrees C or less as material which produces electroconductive carbon by thermal decomposition, to obtain positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is noncrystalline hydrated iron phosphate of formula: FePO4.nH2O (I).    n=not defined.    The molar ratio of phosphorus and iron is 0.97-1.03.
NOVELTY - A cogeneration system (1) comprises electric power generation unit (2), hot water storage unit (3) which thermally stores electric power generation exhaust heat as hot water on hot water storage tank, and electrical storage unit (4) which usually receives charge by system power supply. The system carries out an electric power supply combining suitably system power supply (6). At time of system power supply power failure, electric power generation control mechanism which makes possible continuous electric power supply by electric power generation unit.    USE - Cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates problem of the user not to recognize time of power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cogeneration system (1)    Electric power generation unit (2)    Hot water storage unit (3)    Electrical storage unit (4)    System power supply (6)
NOVELTY - Sheetlike material is prepared by performing backcoating of water-soluble polyester resin on a sheet comprising water adsorbent and organic fiber.    USE - The sheetlike material is useful for dehumidifying (claimed), and in e.g. desiccant rotor dehumidifier with air conditioner, fuel cell humidification system, automatic vending machine, total heat exchange element, packaging material, wardrobe closet, wallpaper and flooring.    ADVANTAGE - The sheetlike material has excellent dehumidifying function, moisture absorption and desorption performance, and improved sheet strength as water soluble polyester resin is post-processed, maintains adsorption characteristics of water adsorbent, and effectively suppresses alteration in shape of the material.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has case (140) that accommodates the electrode assembly (110). A cap assembly (150) is coupled to the case. The cap assembly has cap plate (151) sealing the case and includes a short-circuit hole (151c). A short-circuit plate (158) covers the short-circuit hole of cap plate and set spaced apart from the outer surface of cap plate. A reversible plate (157) is set adjacent the short-circuit hole. A sealing member (159) is provided between the cap plate and short-circuit plate and includes adhesive.    USE - Secondary battery for use as power source of e.g. small portable electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder, as motor-driving power source e.g. for electric scooter, hybrid vehicle, or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents abnormal operations of secondary battery caused by permeation of contaminants or damages since sealing member is disposed between short-circuit plate and cap plate. The sealing operation is efficiently performed since sealing of short-circuit plate is performed in a state in which reversible plate is disposed on bottom surface of cap plate and cap plate is exposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Cap plate (151)    Short-circuit hole (151c)    Reversible plate (157)    Short-circuit plate (158)    Sealing member (159)
NOVELTY - The battery module has aligned cells (10). A cooling agent is accommodated in a cooling unit (20) provided in a vicinity of the cells. The portion of the cooling unit is a vulnerable section (24) that is provided with low compressive strength. The vulnerable section is unsealed, when the heat is abnormally generated in one of the cells. The cooling unit is formed by stacking a metal layer and a resin layer. The metal layer is provided with a small thickness at the vulnerable section.    USE - Battery module installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling agent is accommodated in a cooling unit provided in vicinity of the cells, so that the cooling efficiency of the cooling units of battery module can be improved. The size and weight of the battery module can be reduced by increasing performance of the batteries which form the battery module. The workability of the module can be improved. The flexibility in mounting the battery module in specific area can be increased. The energy density of battery module can be increased, when cells are arranged in intimate proximity to each other. The amount of usage of fossil fuel can be reduced. The amount of emission of carbon dioxide can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery module.    Cell (10)    Cooling unit (20)    Sheet-like-portion (21)    Vulnerable section (24)    Case (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a capacitance value representing capacitance between a set of metal plates (2211, 2212) attached to a liquid storage unit (200) and another capacitance value representing another capacitance between another set of metal plates (2221, 2222) attached to the liquid storage unit. Two liquid volume values are obtained corresponding to the former capacitance value and the latter capacitance value, respectively. Volume of liquid that remains in the liquid storage unit is calculated by combining a set of liquid volume values including the liquid volume values.    USE - Method for measuring volume of liquid i.e. fuel, that remains in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a weighting factor of a liquid volume value corresponding to the capacitance that is not affected or less affected by bubbles in the liquid storage unit to be increased, so that the remaining amount liquid stored in the liquid storage is precisely measured without the effect of bubbles that exist in the liquid storage. The method enables an appropriate amount of methanol, water and air to be supplied to the fuel cell, thus preventing deterioration of the fuel cell, and hence allowing smooth reaction in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer-readable recording medium comprising a set of instructions for measuring a volume of liquid    (2) an apparatus for measuring a volume of liquid comprising a pair of metal plates    (3) a fuel cell system comprising a controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an apparatus for measuring volume of liquid.    Liquid storage unit (200)    Position sensor (230)    Measurement circuit (310)    Processor (320)    Metal plates (2211, 2212, 2221, 2222)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has a pyroelectric infrared (PIR) sensor detecting movement within distance of 100 m. A light source i.e. LED array, emits light, and a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel (206) provides energy to the source, where the apparatus is operated without a main electricity supply. Two solar panels abut each other at a predetermined angle. A dispersing unit disperses heat away from the source and directs the heat toward or to the solar panels. The unit includes a heat dispersing device (HDD), which transfers the heat from a region of the source to a heat sump.    USE - Stand alone/self sufficient lighting apparatus for roadway and street lighting and for electric vehicles i.e. electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels are located at 45 degree angle relative to each other, so that snow is prevented from settling on the solar panels. The apparatus allows a heat dispersing sheet to transfer the heat from the region of the source to the heat sump and to outside atmosphere so as to prevent overheating of the apparatus when the apparatus is operated in warm or hot climates. The apparatus allows an air flow tunnel to carry warm air to the solar panels so as to prevent ice or snow from covering the solar panels. The apparatus allows the heat dispersing sheet to extend along length of an array of LEDs and over the heat sump, so that the heat dispersing sheet protects electrical components from the heat created by the source. The apparatus allows the sensor to detect potential hazard, thus providing an early warning system for alerting road/street users of the hazard, and hence providing security to rural areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lighting apparatus.    Stand alone/self sufficient lighting apparatus (200)    Hinged protective lens (201)    Bull wind turbine (205)    PV solar panel (206)    Solar tracking joint (210)
NOVELTY - The stacked capacitor (10) has ceramic chemically deposited on a first electrically conductive surface so as to define a dielectric layer. A second electrically conductive surface is deposited on the surface of the dielectric layer. An electrically conducting buffer layer is provided between the first electrically conductive surface and the dielectric layer. The electrically conducting buffer layer is substantially encapsulated within a sub-unit.    USE - Stacked capacitor for multi-capacitor device (claimed) used for micro-electronic applications, military applications and high-power applications for hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases device reliability, while minimizing electromagnetic interference and inductance loss. Obtains low-profile multi-layer capacitor. Enables high-frequency operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a printed wiring board and capacitor combination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a stacked capacitor.    Stacked capacitor (10)    Leads (18)    Printed wiring board (20)
NOVELTY - A porous film comprises polyethylene resin having weight average molecular weight of 300000-500000. Fiber of polyethylene resin is piled up in multilayered form, and it forms such that fine air-hole is extended in horizontal direction. The average hole diameter (A1) of fine air-hole in horizontal surface of internal layer is larger than the average hole diameter (A2) of fine air-hole in horizontal surface of surface layer.    USE - Porous film is used as separator for lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicles, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has excellent mechanical strength, strength, thermal stability and electrical performance, and can be manufactured without affecting the environment. The lithium ion battery using the porous film has high capacity and output characteristics, and is lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous film, which involves preparing raw resin mixture containing 100 parts weight of polyethylene resin, 10-90 parts weight of solid-phase paraffinic oil having weight average molecular weight of 100-5000, and 10-90 parts weight of liquid phase paraffinic oil having weight average molecular weight of 300-1500, extruding, cooling, extending, immersing in organic solvent, and extracting solid phase paraffinic oil and liquid phase paraffinic oil.
NOVELTY - A proton conducting composite polymer electrolyte comprises proton-conducting ionomer and ligand additive. The ligand comprises a molecule or its polymer. The molecule is chosen from 5,8-dihydroxynaphthoquinone, 1,4-dihydroxyanthra-9,10-quinone, 2-((E)-((2-(((1E)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)amino)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde oxime, 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diol, 1,8-dihydroxyanthra-9,10-quinone, 1-aminoanthra-9,10-quinone, 1,4-diaminoanthra-9,10-quinone, 1,5-diaminoanthra-9,10-quinone and group (i)-(xiii).    USE - Proton-conducting composite polymer electrolyte for membrane electrode assembly for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having the membrane electrode assembly including the composite polymer electrolyte has improved durability, and reduced catalyst dissolution and fuel cell degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conducting composite polymer electrolyte comprises proton-conducting ionomer and ligand additive. The ligand comprises a molecule or its polymer. The molecule is chosen from 5,8-dihydroxynaphthoquinone, 1,4-dihydroxyanthra-9,10-quinone, 2-((E)-((2-(((1E)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methylene)amino)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol, 2-(((1E,4E)-4-((2-hydroxyphenyl)imino)butylidene)amino)phenol, 2-aminophenol, naphthalene-1,8-diol, quinolin-8-ol, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde oxime, 1,1'-biphenyl-2,2'-diol, 1,8-dihydroxyanthra-9,10-quinone, 1-aminoanthra-9,10-quinone, 1,4-diaminoanthra-9,10-quinone, 1,5-diaminoanthra-9,10-quinone and group of formula (i)-(xiii).    R, R'=H, OH, NH2, CH3(CH2)n or aromatic group;and    n=0-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly;    (2) manufacture of composite polymer electrolyte; and    (3) method of preventing dissolution of cathode catalyst in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an expected current of a high temperature pump (28), where the pump pumps a cooling fluid through a thermal sub-system. The current of the pump is measured, and the expected current of the pump is compared to the measured current of the pump. Loss of the cooling fluid is determined if the measured current is less than the expected current by a predetermined current value. A counter is incremented if the measured current is less than the expected current by the predetermined current value.    USE - Method for determining a loss of cooling fluid from a thermal sub-system of a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the cooling fluid is determined if the measured current is less than the expected current by the predetermined current value, thus providing a warning light to a driver of a vehicle and enabling remedial mitigation actions for a fuel cell system while increasing speed of the pump.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a detection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell stack and a thermal sub-system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Cathode input line (16)    High temperature pump (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a value of state of charge for each of cell units (106) at first time, and determining another value of state of charge for each cell unit at another time that is subsequent to the former time. Current value of a battery pack (102) between the two times is determined. The state of charge around a predetermined calibrated value is balanced using the values of state of charges and current via a processor (132). The current of the battery pack is continuously integrated between the times and the integrated current is generated.    USE - Method for balancing a state of charge of cell units of a battery pack of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle i.e. electric car, and hybrid electric vehicle i.e. hybrid electric car. Uses include but are not limited to saloon car, sport utility vehicle, lorry and stand-by power sources for telecommunications or building back-up power.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the cell units to be balanced with respect to a fixed predetermined calibration point, thus allowing the cell units to be efficiently balanced with respect to the fixed point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a program product for balancing a state of charge of cell units of a battery pack of a vehicle    (2) a system for balancing a state of charge of the cell units of the battery pack of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a battery pack system including a battery pack and a controller in a vehicle.    Battery pack system (100)    Battery pack (102)    Control system (104)    Cell units (106)    Processor (132)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a battery cell (35) providing electric current for motive force for a motor car. A heat exchange element is arranged in thermal connection with the battery cell, where the element comprises a micro-encapsulated phase change material that enables phase variation to heat the battery cell when temperature change in the battery cell is exposed. The phase change material comprises an outer shell with an inner core that is made of a material with a high intake of latent heat.    USE - Air-cooled hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) lithium ion battery module for use in a motor car such as electric car e.g. pure electric car and hybrid electric car. Can also be used as a propulsion system for a passenger car, lorry, bus and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The phase change material limits phase change in the battery cell so as to increase temperature uniformity to reduce warming up and cooling demand of the module, thus increasing service life of thermosensitive components e.g. load basic battery cells. The phase change material is made of a thermal composite structure so as to reduce material costs of the module. The phase change material is durable under various battery loading and unloading cycles so as to prevent microcapsule damage due to froth pressing force deformation under different battery operation temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature in a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle drive system in the form of a battery pack.    Air-cooled HEV lithium ion battery module (10)    Battery cell (35)    Common base (200)    Coolant hoses (300)    Front wall (400)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (12) generating electric power through electrochemical reaction between oxygen-containing gas and fuel gas. An oxygen-containing gas supply device (14) has an oxygen-containing gas supply flow passage (44) that communicates with an oxygen-containing gas inlet (40a) of the fuel cell. A discharge fluid circulation flow passage (64) communicates with an oxygen-containing gas discharge flow passage (46) at a location upstream from a discharge flow passage sealing valve (62), and with the gas supply flow passage at a location upstream from a compressor (48).    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge fluid circulation flow passage communicates with the oxygen-containing gas discharge flow passage at the location upstream from the discharge flow passage sealing valve, and with the oxygen-containing gas supply flow passage at the location upstream from the compressor, thus suppressing inflow of oxygen into a cathode side sealing region when power generation is stopped, and hence preventing the fuel cell from deterioration due to oxygen while enabling control of a recirculation rate of the oxygen-containing gas to be carried out in easy, effective and reliable manner. The system is simple and compact structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stopping power generation in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block, pneumatic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Oxygen-containing gas supply device (14)    Oxygen-containing gas inlet (40a)    Oxygen-containing gas supply flow passage (44)    Oxygen-containing gas discharge flow passage (46)    Compressor (48)    Discharge flow passage sealing valve (62)    Discharge fluid circulation flow passage (64)
NOVELTY - The separator (16) has an electrolyte-electrode-assembly (14) comprising an anode (42) and a cathode (44) and provided on two sides of a solid body-polymer-electrolyte-membrane (40). Convex portions abut against the electrode assembly and concave portions (28b) that form reactant gas-flow channels between the electrode-assembly and the concave portions in the separator by forming a metal plate with wave-like shape. Metal coating layers are formed on the convex portions, and include metal coating main portions and branched metal coating portions that extend around the coating main portions.    USE - Metal separator for a fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, of a self-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal coating layers are formed on the convex portions, and include metal coating main portions and branched metal coating portions that extend around the coating main portions, so that peeling of metals from the convex portions is avoided in an effective manner, while maintaining better conductivity, corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance in the metal separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a precious metal coating method for a metal separator of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of main components of a fuel cell with two metal separators.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolyte-electrode-assembly (14)    Metal separator (16)    Concave portions of separator (28b)    Solid body-polymer-electrolyte-membrane (40)    Anode (42)    Cathode (44)
NOVELTY - The battery block (1) has an electronic circuit carrier that is in contact with a load power connector (4). An electronic balancing circuit is provided on the circuit carrier. The circuit carrier is formed as a flexible printed circuit board (8) whose flexible conducting paths are arranged on a flexible carrier film. Flexible contact elements are provided at the printed circuit board in sections. A monitoring circuit and the balancing circuit are in contact with the load power connector at battery cells (2) on the printed circuit board via the contact elements.    USE - Battery block for use as an energy storage in a motor car. Can also be used for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible contact elements are provided at the flexible printed circuit board in sections, and the monitoring and balancing circuits are in contact with the load power connector at the battery cells on the printed circuit board via the contact elements, so that the battery block is insensitive to mechanical vibrations and manufactured in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery block for use in a motor car.    Battery block (1)    Battery cells (2)    Load power connector (4)    Flexible printed circuit board (8)    Data interfaces (9)
NOVELTY - Preparing (P1) mechanically stabilized polyazole polymers involves: (a) producing a film comprising polyazoles with amino group in repeat unit; (b) treating the film with solution comprising strong acid and aldehyde or (hemi)acetal based stabilizing reagent (0.01-30 wt.%); (c) performing stabilization reaction in the membrane obtained in step b) directly or in subsequent membrane processing step by heating to 60 degrees C; (d) and optionally doping the membrane with strong acid or concentrating the strong acid present by removing water present.    USE - For preparing mechanically stabilized polyazole polymer membrane useful for production of membrane electrode assembly used in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyazole polymer membranes have a high conductivity and a good mechanical stability and are suitable for applications in fuel cells; and has a modulus of elasticity of at least 3 MPa. The membrane has a solubility of less than 0.5% by weight of polyazole polymer in 99% phosphoric acid over the temperature range 85-120 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing (P1) mechanically stabilized polyazole polymers involves: (a) producing a film comprising polyazoles with amino group in repeat unit; (b) treating the film with solution comprising strong acid and stabilizing reagent (0.01-30 wt.%); (c) performing the stabilization reaction in the membrane obtained in step b) directly or in subsequent membrane processing step by heating to 60 degrees C; (d) doping the membrane obtained in step c) with strong acid or concentrating the strong acid present by removing water present. The stabilizing reagent comprises a compound which has aldehyde and hydroxyl, hemiacetal, or acetal group.
NOVELTY - Nanomaterial comprises a Magneli phase core and an outer shell surrounding the Magneli phase core, where the Magneli phase core comprises a substoichiometric composition of titanium oxide (I), and the outer shell comprises at least one carbon layer.    USE - The nanomaterial is useful: in an electrode which is an anode or a cathode operable in a lithium ion battery environment, and is useful in an electrochemical cell; as a nanowire, a nanobelt, a nanoparticle, a nanocrystal or a nano sheet (all claimed); and in hybrid electrochemical cells, lead-acid batteries, fuel cells and other conductors.    ADVANTAGE - The nanomaterial provides high surface area, efficient faradaic reaction, high capacity, high power density and cycling stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nanomaterial comprises a Magneli phase core and an outer shell surrounding the Magneli phase core, where the Magneli phase core comprises a substoichiometric composition of titanium oxide of formula (TinO(2n-1)) (I), and the outer shell comprises at least one carbon layer.    n = 4-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrode comprising a Magneli phase nanomaterial, a conductive additive, and a binder;    (2) an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte solution, where the anode comprises a Magneli phase nanomaterial, a conductive additive, and a binder; and    (3) synthesizing Magneli phase nanomaterials comprising: exposing a nanoscale titanium based compound comprising titania or hydrogen titanate to a carbon source, thus coating the nanoscale titanium based compound with carbon; reducing the carbon coated titanium based compound at an elevated temperature of 800-1200 degrees C under a reducing atmosphere; and collecting a generated carbon coated Magneli phase nanomaterial.
NOVELTY - A fan-driven generator is set in vehicle bumper in order to use strong wind by operating speed of vehicle and it rotates the windmill at strong wind and can produce electricity in the traveling vehicle and charges the battery.    USE - Fan-driven generator used as car windmill generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fan-driven generator reduces the charging time and energy.
NOVELTY - The assembly has warm fluid circulating tubes (1, 2) parallely extended from each other, and cold fluid circulating tubes extended along a direction that is secant relative to a direction in which the warm fluid circulating tubes are extended. Thermoelectric elements (3) are distributed over the warm fluid circulating tubes for generating electric current from variation in temperature between contact surfaces (4a, 4b). The warm and cold fluid circulating tubes are in contact with the thermoelectric elements through the respective contact surfaces.    USE - Thermoelectric assembly for generating electric current in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The cold fluid circulating tubes are extended along the direction that is secant relative to the direction in which the warm fluid circulating tubes are extended, and the warm and cold fluid circulating tubes are in contact with the thermoelectric elements through the respective contact surfaces, so that compression force is distributed on the thermoelectric elements and the tubes in a better manner without a risk of crashing of the tubes with each other, and hence increasing the contact quality of the thermoelectric elements and the tubes in the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric assembly.    Warm fluid circulating tubes (1, 2)    Thermoelectric elements (3)    Contact surfaces (4a, 4b)    Collecting plates (8, 9)    Intersection zone (14)
NOVELTY - An ion-conductive crystal is formed by ionically-bonding lithium ion-containing crown ether and dithiolate metal complex.    USE - Ion-conductive crystal is used for solid electrolyte for battery-cell separator used for battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell, biofuel cell, solar cell, thermoelectric cell and nuclear battery for motor vehicle, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conductive crystal provides compact battery with suppressed liquid spill of electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid electrolyte;    (2) battery-cell separator; and    (3) battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises nonaqueous organic solvent(s), lithium salt(s) (A), lithium salt(s) (B) (I), (II) or (III), and cyclic compound(s) (IV).    USE - Electrolyte is used for lithium rechargeable battery for small-sized portable electronic device, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the electrolyte has excellent output characteristics during a cycle at high temperature and when allowed to stand as well as at room temperature and low temperature, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte comprises nonaqueous organic solvent(s), lithium salt(s) (A), lithium salt(s) (B) of formula: (R1-B(-R2)(-R3)-R4)-.Li+ (I), (-R7-P(-R11)(-R9)(-R8)(-R12)-R10)-.Li+ (II) or (R17=P(-R19)(-R20)=R18)-.Li+ (III), and cyclic compound(s) of formula (IV).    R1,R2,R7,R8,R11,R12,R19,R20=F;    R5,R6=O or S;    X,Y'=H or F;    l,n=0 or 1;    m=0-5;    R17,R18=O, S or NR;    R=optionally substituted 1-5C alkyl;    A=S, O, or NR';    R'=H or optionally substituted 1-20C alkyl;    R13-R16=1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy (both optionally substituted), H or halo;and    or R1+R2+substituent of formula: -R5-(C(=O))l-(C(-X)(-Y'))m-(C(=O))n-R6- (V),R3+R4+substituent (V),R7+R8+substituent (V),R9+R10+substituent (V),R14+R15+ substituent (V)=ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium rechargeable battery containing the electrolyte.    Lithium rechargeable battery (100)    Negative electrode (112)    Separator (113)    Positive electrode (114)    Battery case (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has a machine frame provided with a walking mechanism. A fuel cell supplies power to a cleaning device.    USE - Fuel battery for a guardrail cleaning machine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has reduced volume and light weight. The cleaning device performs wireless remote control operation and digital control operation so as to conveniently obtain machine operation data in real-time and easily operate the cleaning machine at remote safe zone, thus ensuring safety of an operator.
NOVELTY - A new metal complex has crystalline structure having lithium cation in a hollow position, and octahedral metal oxides where one metal oxide is surrounded and interconnected by five metal oxides.    USE - New metal complex is used for active material for electrode used for lithium secondary battery for battery module used in battery pack for device e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new metal complex has crystalline structure having lithium cation in a hollow position, and octahedral metal oxides (MO6) where one metal oxide is surrounded and interconnected by five metal oxides.    M=ruthenium.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of metal complex;    (2) active material;    (3) electrode;    (4) lithium secondary battery;    (5) battery module;    (6) battery pack; and    (7) device.
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has magnetic core (3) that is formed with inner core sections which are positioned inside coil (2a,2b) and connected with outer core sections (33,34). A case is formed with side wall surrounding circumference of reactor. The press protrusions (41a,41b) are protruded inside case from side wall. The protrusions are contacted with outer core sections that are pressed to vertical directions with regard to axial direction of coils. The protrusions are comprised with resin material elastically deformed by sliding contact with outer core sections.    USE - Reactor structure used for component of power converter device such as direct current (DC)-DC converter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor structure can be manufactured more easily within short time only by positioning reactor within the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the reactor structure.    Reactor structure (1)    Coils (2a,2b)    Magnetic core (3)    Outer core sections (33,34)    Press protrusions (41a,41b)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has terminal portion (8) which is connected to edge portion (2e) of coil (2w). An inner side portion (81) is arranged to inside of case (4), while arranging outer side portion (82) to the exterior of case. The outer side portion is connected to external device that supplies electric power to coil (2). The inner side portion is connected to the outer side portion by hook portion (83). The terminal portion is fixed to the case by sealing inner side portion using sealing resin.    USE - Reactor for power converter device e.g. bidirectional direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal portion is fixed to the case by sealing inner side portion using sealing resin, such that the number of components can be reduced. Hence the operating efficiency of reactor can be improved, and the heat dissipation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coils (2,2w)    Edge portion (2e)    Case (4)    Terminal portion (8)    Inner side portion (81)    Outer side portion (82)    Hook portion (83)
NOVELTY - The refrigerator has a photovoltaic plate fixed on a top part of a vehicle body. A power supply controller is connected with the photovoltaic plate, a solar storage battery, a manual switch and a low pressure alarm. The manual switch is connected with a transformer and a vehicle-mounted refrigerator body. The transformer is connected with a vehicle-mounted storage battery plug. The manual switch switches a power supply of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator body. The vehicle-mounted storage battery plug is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar energy refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle-mounted storage battery plug is connected with the storage battery so as to supply power the refrigerator to continuously work in cloudy and rainy days.
NOVELTY - The device has a device body provided with a battery box, a high pressure liquid storage tank, an air pump and a device controller. The device controller is fixed on the battery box. The liquid storage tank is connected with the air pump. The air pump is connected with the liquid storage tank. The battery box is provided with an electromagnetic valve. The battery box is equipped with a temperature sensor and/or a smoke detector. The controller is connected with a 24V power supply unit. The electromagnetic valve is fixed with an electric motor car and a high pressure air circuit breaker.    USE - Automatic battery case fire extinguishing device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively prevent ignition/explosion.
NOVELTY - The system has a jumper (152) electrically coupled to a first battery terminal (106A) of a first battery (102A) and electrically coupled to a second battery terminal (106B) of a second battery (102B). A primary mechanical connection (154A,154B) secures the jumper to the first battery terminal. A primary electrical connection (156A,156B) electrically couples the jumper to the first battery terminal. The primary electrical connection provides a lower resistance electrical path between the first battery terminal and the jumper than the primary mechanical connection.    USE - Battery terminal system for use in battery system used e.g. for storing and providing energy to a power grid, providing power to a vehicle to propel the vehicle, and providing an uninterrupted power supply for computing devices and other equipment in data centers.    ADVANTAGE - The entire assembly of battery terminal system is reworkable or may be disassembled without rendering the primary components unusable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a battery arrangement connected to a load, the battery arrangement including batteries and battery terminal systems interconnecting the batteries.    First battery (102A)    Second battery (102B)    First battery terminal (106A)    Second battery terminal (106B)    Jumper (152)    Primary mechanical connections (154A,154B)    Primary electrical connections (156A,156B)
NOVELTY - A hybrid battery module, comprises a lithium iron battery pack and a lithium manganese battery pack, where the lithium iron battery pack includes at least one lithium iron battery (10) which is electrically connected in series, and where the lithium manganese battery pack includes at least one lithium manganese battery (20) which is electrically connected in series, and the lithium manganese battery and the lithium iron battery have an anode and a cathode, and where the lithium iron battery pack and the lithium manganese battery pack are electrically connected in parallel to each other.    USE - As a hybrid battery module (claimed) used to supply power for conventional vehicle engines, the engines of large generators, or uninterruptible power supply, or the engines of electric vehicles such as cars or bikes.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid battery module has high discharge efficiency, high electric capacity, a small volume and a light weight; has low production cost; and is safer to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of a hybrid battery module.    Lithium iron battery (10)    Lithium manganese battery (20)
NOVELTY - The case (10) has a ventilating chamber that is arranged on an inside surface of the case main portion. The ventilating chamber is formed by a ventilating plate. A ventilator is formed inside the ventilating chamber. The ventilator is adapted to protrude into the ventilating chamber. An air inlet port is formed on the outer surface of the ventilating chamber.    USE - Case for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the fuel cell system can be improved. The ventilator protrudes in the outer direction of the case, such that the fluid such as the rainwater does not easily flow into the air inlet port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the fuel cell.    Case (10)    Cover (11)    Bolt (13)    Projecting pad (15)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has casing whose top portion is provided with rail and battery box. The battery box is connected with a track. Several battery packs are installed in the battery box.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - Since top portion of casing is provided with rail and battery box with battery packs, the electric shock and fire accident can be reduced. The safety of the passenger is improved and battery can be changed easily when power of the battery is reduced.
NOVELTY - The circuit system has a low voltage storage battery whose one end is connected with vehicle electric equipment. The other end of the low voltage storage battery is connected with a vehicle frame. A switch is set between low voltage storage battery cathode and frame.    USE - Circuit system of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the switch is set between low voltage storage battery cathode and vehicle frame, the electric energy waste of the low-voltage storage battery is avoided. Hence, reduced electric energy consumption of the vehicle is ensured. The need of vehicle for parking for long time during the situation that the battery voltage is too low and the vehicle is not started is eliminated. The structure of the vehicle circuit system is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a converter unit (120) converting full-wave rectified voltage to another voltage. Another converter unit (130) outputs third voltage for charging a battery by converting the second voltage into direct current (DC). The former converter unit is provided with an output terminal. An end of a switching element (121) is connected to the output terminal of the former converter unit. An end of another switching element is connected to another output terminal. An end of an output capacitor is connected to another end of the former switching element.    USE - Battery charging apparatus for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple structure and prolonged service life, and can effectively perform current controlling operation. The apparatus can secure a wide power range and can effectively perform power factor correction (PFC) function and amplification function. The apparatus can generate 100 V to 500 V of output voltage to charge a battery unit of an electric vehicle, and reduces ripple at output voltage in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery charging apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rectifier (110)    Converter units (120, 130)    Switching element (121)    Transformer part (122)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a current status of charge of a vehicle battery recharged by a solar panel using a processing unit (26), and selecting a charging predictor from vehicle geographic location, date, time, vehicle tilt angle, weather condition or solar panel efficiency. An estimated charging schedule is calculated based on the current state of charge and the charging predictor. The charging schedule is transmitted to a remote location or the current state of charge and the charging predictor are transmitted to the remote location while the charging schedule is calculated.    USE - Method for determining state of charge of a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a solar vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing vehicle charge estimation to a user if communication systems are unavailable due to weather conditions and the vehicle is parked in underground.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The remote location is selected from a group consisting of a mobile phone, a personal data assistant, a computer, a key fob and combinations. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for predicting a state of charge of a vehicle    (2) a method for remotely monitoring a state of charge of an electrically powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charge predicting system.    Operation center (20)    Integrated navigation unit (22)    Telematic control unit (24)    Processing unit (26)    Cellular network (28)    Satellite network (30)    Hand-held device (32)    Cellular network servers (34)    Cellular network operators (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple blocks arranged in a single grid battery shell in parallel to a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate, which are connected with a connecting terminal. Both ends of the single grid battery shell are connected with a positive pole. The negative electrode plate is provided with a baffle plate and connected with a negative pole. The negative pole of the connecting terminal is provided with two joints, where one joint is connected with a negative terminal, and other joint is connected with a positive terminal.    USE - Double terminal storage battery for use in an automobile i.e. tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide application range.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box which is movably equipped with storage battery. The storage battery is connected with shell. The shell is provided with a cover plate and slide block. The cover plate is provided with an air outlet. A pressure chamber is connected with battery box. One end of spring is connected with inner wall of shell and other end is connected with sliding block. One side of the slide block is provided with a limiting block of pressure chamber.    USE - Automatic voltage explosion proof device used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic voltage explosion proof device has simple and compact structure, convenient operation and can be manufactured with reduced cost. The reliability of the automatic voltage explosion proof device can be improved effectively.
NOVELTY - The battery has a substrate provided with an outer coating i.e. polypyrrole and polyaniline composite coating, where a bottom layer of the composite coating is a polypyrrole layer and a top layer of the composite coating is a polyaniline layer.    USE - Fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure, low production cost and anti-corrosion property.
NOVELTY - An electrical generating assembly for recycling heat of an internal combustion engine is mounted in an engine chamber, is above an engine and has a housing and a regenerating unit. The housing is mounted above the engine. The regenerating unit is mounted in the housing and has a Stirling engine, a gear device and a generator. The Stirling engine has a cylinder, a piston and a crank device. The gear device is connected to the Stirling engine and the generator. The gear device has a vertical bevel gear and a horizontal bevel gear. The vertical bevel gear is mounted securely around the crank device and engages the horizontal bevel gear. The generator has a rotatable axle mounted securely though the horizontal bevel gear. The crank device is driven by waste heat to rotate and then drives the axle to rotate. Therefore, waste heat can activate the generator to generate.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell and its aluminum-based bipolar plate are provided, comprising: a proton exchange layer, two catalyst layers located on the two opposite surface of said proton exchange layers, two gas diffusion layers located on the surface of the catalyst layer, and two aluminum coated bipolar plates located on the surface of the gas diffusion layers; said aluminum-based bipolar plate, comprising: an aluminum-based layer separated from the gas diffusion layer, a first aluminum oxide layer located between said aluminum layer and said gas diffusion layer, an electrically conductive layer made from a dielectric layer and graphite. The aluminum-coated materials of the aluminum bipolar plate, comparing to pre-existing stainless steel or graphite, has the advantage of easy processing. The first alumina layer and the dielectric layer can enhance the adhesion strength between the electrically conductivity layer and the aluminum coated layer.
NOVELTY - A battery module (2) comprises a voltage detection apparatus, a cooling passage containing a battery (1), and a voltage detecting device (3) connected to the battery at a reference temperature phase upstream of the cooling passage, where a relative volume at the reference temperature phase is high on a downstream side of the cooling passage.    USE - A battery module used for hybrid electric vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top view of the battery module.    Battery (1)    Battery module (2)    Voltage detecting device (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has latching inclined surface (2e) provided in opposite direction of side surface elastic section (5). A rotation fulcrum (4) is provided in bottom face (2a), and is deviated from center of accommodation hole bottom surface to locking elements (2b,2c). A bottom face elastic section (3) is provided to apply force to button battery, and is pressed by specific locking element. An upper surface portion of button battery is pressed, to remove button battery from accommodation hole (2).    USE - Storage structure of button battery for electronic device such as camera. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse insertion of the button battery in the positive-electrode surface and negative-electrode surface is prevented, by using the storage structure of the button battery. The button battery is easily inserted to and extracted from electronic device, by using the storage structure of the button battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the storage structure of the button battery.    Accommodation hole (2)    Bottom face (2a)    Locking elements (2b,2c)    Latching inclined surface (2e)    Bottom face elastic section (3)    Rotation fulcrum (4)    Side surface elastic section (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has polymer electrolyte membrane (1) that is clamped with two electrode catalyst layers. The electrode catalyst layers comprised with perfluoro sulfonic acid are heated to a specific preheat temperature.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for vehicle and home.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkle of the membrane electrode assembly can be prevented, and the alignment operation can be performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Hotplate (14)    Cathode transfer sheet (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has a welding chamber (60) in which the welding object portion (27) of the electrode plate is accommodated when welding to the electrode plate. The welding process unit (70) welds the welding object portion inside the welding chamber. The air-intake unit (80) inhales air from the inside (60a) of the welding chamber.    USE - Welding apparatus used for welding electrode plate of battery cell such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle, power supply device and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the welding process unit is provided to weld the welding object portion inside the welding chamber, the scattering of solid particle when welding electrode plate is suppressed. The maintenance cost of the welding apparatus can be reduced. The welding apparatus can be installed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the welding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Welding object portion (27)    Welding apparatus (50)    Welding chamber (60)    Inside of welding chamber (60a)    Welding process unit (70)    Air-intake unit (80)
NOVELTY - The structure has a blower (70) which is arranged between a floor panel of a vehicle. A sheet is arranged above the floor panel. An air intake duct (11) is arranged at the space formed downward to the sheet and takes in the air according to the drive of the blower. A bracket (60) supports the air intake duct and the blower.    USE - Structure for controlling temperature of electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air intake duct and the blower can be arranged efficiently with respect to the space formed downward to the sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air intake duct.    Air intake duct (11)    Bracket (60)    Blower (70)    Cable (76)    Flange portion (112)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material paste comprises lead oxide or a mixture of lead oxide and metal lead, lignin, and vanillin and/or guaiacol.    USE - Active material paste is used for manufacture of negative electrode plate of lead acid battery (all claimed) for idling stop system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature high discharge performance of lead acid battery is improved, without reducing charge acceptance performance, even though the energizing amount of battery case chemical formation is increased and time for battery case chemical formation is shortened. The lead acid battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lead acid battery, which consists of negative electrode plate formed by filling a lattice with the negative electrode active material paste; and    (2) manufacture of lead acid battery.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a battery pack fixed plate provided with multiple corners. An end of multiple connecting rods is hinged with multiple-corners fixing plate on an upper part of a battery.    USE - Battery pack protection bracket for an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bracket utilizes a protective bracket to effectively remove external force and protect the battery fixed in the battery pack protection bracket.
NOVELTY - The cabin has a chamber whose front wall and rear wall are respectively formed with a front opening and a rear opening. A front shutter is arranged at the front wall of the chamber. A rear shutter is arranged on a rear wall of the chamber. A battery pack is arranged in the chamber. A fire extinguisher is arranged in the chamber. The fire extinguisher is filled with inert gas.    USE - Battery cabin for use with an electric passenger car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cabin avoids smoke leakage.
NOVELTY - The holder has upper and lower covers whose edge parts are respectively provided with a signal plate and a locating slot. A battery support frame is connected with the signal plate by the locating slot. The edge part of the upper cover is provided with a lead that is connected with a sheet clamp slot. A hollow cavity is provided with a cylindrical bump, which is fixedly connected with a chip. An insulating part is fixed with the hollow cavity that is provided with multiple circular shaped parts. Diameters of left and right sides of the circular shaped parts are same.    USE - Electric car battery holder.    ADVANTAGE - The holder is convenient to assemble, and has better radiating performance.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a cross beam whose ends are provided with two guide rails. The cross beam is formed with a reverse U-shaped structure.    USE - Large electric bus fixing bracket for a battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The cross beam is formed with the reverse U-shaped structure, so as to increase structural strength of the cross beam, so that the cross beam does not during fixing in a battery case.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has main portion that is provided with wireless power supply, rectifier circuits, a transmission device and receiving device. The far distance control operation of the electric vehicle is carried out through wireless remote control.    USE - Intelligent electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental pollution can be avoided. The safety and the reliability of the vehicle can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell body provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. A radiator comprises a radiating pipe that is connected with the shell body. The radiating pipe is provided with an air inlet end and an air outlet end.    USE - Heating device for use in an automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can heat urea solution in an exhaust reprocessing apparatus, and saves electric energy and automobile oil consumption. The device can effectively utilize waste gas resource and prevent low temperature frozen urea or shorten urea thawing time, and is energy-saving and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The system has a gas supply device provided with a heat transfer pipe, where an upper part of the gas supply device is provided with an engine. A water supply device comprises a water storage tank and a water supply pipeline. The water storage tank is connected with a heat pipe through the water supply pipeline. A motor is driven by an executing mechanism of a generating device. The heat transfer pipe is connected with the executing mechanism through a steam pipe.    USE - Vehicle tail gas generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively absorb the tail gas drained by the engine via a heat working mechanism and drive a generator to generate electricity, thus improving utilization rate of energy.
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. secondary battery (100) has a short circuit member (160) which is connected to a positive electrode terminal (152). A deformable conductive member has the negative electrode terminal (153) and is insulated from the short circuit member. The conductive member contacts the short circuit member when a voltage applied exceeds a predetermined voltage and when pressure in the battery exceeds a predetermined pressure. The conductive member consists of a conductive reversible part mounted in the opening and a piezoelectric element in contact with the conductive reversible part.    USE - Battery e.g. secondary battery (claimed) for e.g. electric scooters, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery in which a short circuit can be induced according to a voltage applied to a terminal so as to prevent overcharge since when a terminal voltage exceeds an overcharge voltage, a deformable conductive member is deformed to provide the short circuit. Provides a deformable element that can be deformed to cause a short circuit although the inside pressure of the case is not increased, so as to prevent overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Positive electrode terminal (152)    Negative electrode terminal (153)    Fixing parts (155)    Short circuit member (160)
NOVELTY - The unit has battery unit module that is comprised with single battery unit. Single battery unit is provided with left side battery separating plate and right side battery isolation plate that are respectively set on bag shaped single battery. Upper end and lower end of bag-shaped single battery are act as positive electrode and negative electrode. The transparent space is provided in the middle of the separation plates that are joined together as bracket structure. The left side battery separation plate is provided with vertical frame having left wall bulge.    USE - Battery unit used for providing electricity to power electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature of the battery unit can be prevented. The performance and service life of the battery unit can be improved.
NOVELTY - The device has a sealed container which is filled with the heating medium. The sealed container is provided with a liquid inlet opening, a liquid outlet opening, and an induction heating component. A pipe is connected with the liquid outlet opening. A water pump is connected to the liquid inlet opening. The induction heating component is provided with an electromagnetic coil. The electromagnetic coil is electrically connected with a heating controller through a switching unit. The heating controller is provided for controlling the switching unit.    USE - Heating device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation performance of the electric vehicle can be improved by using the heating device.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has cell block that is accommodated inside a module casing (2). The refrigerant is flown in the cell block by introducing the refrigerant into the module casing. The battery cell (101) in the cell block is cooled. The inlet port (22) is opened to the casing wall portion (21) of the module casing. The exhaust port (32) opened to the cell block is connected by a duct. The wiring is passed through the spatial domains formed outside the duct, and between the casing wall portion and the cell block.    USE - Secondary battery module such as lithium-ion battery apparatus used in onboard power supply apparatus for electric motor drive system of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring of harness and sensor wire can be summarized to spatial domains formed outside the duct and between the casing wall portion and the cell block. The wiring is possible without obstructing the flow of the cooling medium and the size of the entire secondary battery module can be reduced. The operator's safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium-ion battery apparatus.    Secondary battery module (1)    Module casing (2)    Casing wall portion (21)    Inlet port (22)    Exhaust port (32)    Battery cell (101)
NOVELTY - The cell block has holding units (124,134,136,144) that hold a lower layer battery cell array unit and an upper battery cell array unit (103U). A lower fastening section (151) and an upper fastening section (161) are arranged in the downward position and upper position of the battery cell respectively. The lower fastening unit couples the lower support frame element (121) and inside support frame element (131) by fastening. An upper fastening section couples the inside support frame element and upper support frame element (141) by fastening.    USE - Cell block accommodated in lithium ion secondary battery module used for onboard power supply apparatus and electric motor drive system of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height and length of cell block can be made smaller so that the size of the cell block can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cell block.    Upper battery cell array unit (103U)    Lower support frame element (121)    Holding units (124,134,136,144)    Inside support frame element (131)    Upper support frame element (141)    Lower fastening section (151)    Upper fastening section (161)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple fuel battery controllers connected with multiple direct current (DC)/DC flow equalization systems that are connected to a reverse diode. Multiple fuel battery power generating units and the fuel battery controllers are connected with multiple DC/DC flow equalization systems.    USE - Fuel battery direct current power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures current equalization of work using the fuel battery power generating units, and has high stability and prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The device has charger (200) that converts power from external power supply (400) to charging power of main electrical storage apparatus (10). AC/DC converter (170) converts AC power flowing through power lines (151) to auxiliary machine power and outputs converted power to power line (l55p). Power line (155p) supplies auxiliary machine power to connect with sub-electrical storage apparatus (70) and to operate auxiliary machine load (95). Control apparatus (80) controls operation of charger, main DC/DC converter (60), AC/DC converter and sub DC/DC converter.    USE - Power supply device of electric vehicle such as fuel-cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative braking power can be effectively generated, when the charge to the main electrical storage apparatus is prohibited or limited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling power supply device of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main electrical storage apparatus (10)    Main DC/DC converter (60)    Sub-electrical storage apparatus (70)    Control apparatus (80)    Auxiliary machine load (95)    Power lines (151,155p)    AC/DC converter (170)    Charger (200)    External power supply (400)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an inverter (7) that adjusts electric power which converts direct-current power input into alternating current power. A voltage detector (12) detects voltage of electric power generated by electric power generation unit (8). An electric current detector (11) detects electric current value of electric power and supplies it to inverter and internal load (110). A controller (6) estimates value of electric current supplied to internal load based on operating quantities of electric current value detected by electric current detector.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the electric current detection required for control of generated electric power is simplified, thus the energy utilization efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generation system (1)    Controller (6)    Inverter (7)    Electric power generation unit (8)    Electric current detector (11)    Voltage detector (12)    Internal load (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (12) has a heat exchanger (50) that raises the temperature of oxygen-containing gas by heat exchange with combustion gas, and supplies the oxygen-containing gas to fuel cell stack (24). An exhaust gas combustor (52) is integrated with the heat exchanger to combust the fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas discharged from fuel cell stack as fuel exhaust gas and oxygen-containing exhaust gas respectively. A start-up combustor (54) is arranged adjacent to one end of the heat exchanger to combust the raw fuel and oxygen-containing containing gas to produce the combustion gas.    USE - Fuel cell module e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) module (claimed) of fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of heat stress due to the temperature difference can be prevented by heating both of the fuel electrode and the air electrode, so that the durability of the fuel cell system can be improved and the time required for starting operation of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The requirement of large number of components for the fuel cell system can be reduced, so that the overall size and cost of the fuel cell system can be effectively reduced. The heat exchanger, exhaust gas combustor and start-up combustor are combined together, so that the heat radiation from the fuel cell module can be minimized, and losses of heat energy can be suppressed. The temperature of the supplied oxygen-containing gas effectively can be raised even when the fuel cell having a large fuel gas, so that the thermally self-sustaining operation in the fuel cell system can be performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell module (12)    Fuel cell stack (24)    Heat exchanger (50)    Exhaust gas combustor (52)    Start-up combustor (54)
NOVELTY - The device has a working table provided with a pressing component. A screw component is fixed with a bolt pump material feeding component that is fixed with a locating component. An operating panel box is connected with an electric control box that is connected with a pipeline. The pipeline is connected with a fuel cell component. The bolt pump material feeding component is arranged on an assembly plate that is fixed with a bolt. The bolt is fixed with a compressor fan cover that is fixed with a lower end of the assembly plate.    USE - Automatic compressor fan cylinder cover bolt mounting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate. The device ensures low production cost and high production efficiency and reduces labor intensity.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent including 0.01-40 volume% of ester having two alkyl groups to carbon of alpha -position of carbonyl group.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in-hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent electrochemical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent including 0.01-40 volume% of ester of formula: R1-O-C(=O)-C(-R2)-R3 having two alkyl groups to carbon of alpha -position of carbonyl group.    R1=1-6C alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or 2-6C alkynyl (all optionally substituted by halo);    R2,R3=1-6C alkyl optionally substituted by halo;and    or R2+R3=ring.    When R2 and R3 does not form ring, R3 is 2-6C alkyl optionally substituted by halo. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery container which accommodates an electric power generation element (1). The electric power generation element has an electrode edge portion that is divided into two sides at winding center vicinity. An integration degree of electrodes (1a,1b) becomes small, or a joining state of both joining regions is varied so that a total area of a junction portion becomes small, when joining a joining region of one side to an electrode connection portion (2b) of a current collection connection (2) compared with the joining region of the other side, respectively.    USE - Battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the battery by the gas-evolution can be suppressed by raising a penetration-rate of the electrolyte solution inside the electric power generation element and maintaining high input-output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and cross-sectional view of the battery.    Electric power generation element (1)    Positive electrode (1a)    Negative electrode (1b)    Current collection connection (2)    Electrode connection portion (2b)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium ion secondary battery has a current collection connection body (2) which consists of connection parts (2a). The connection parts each has a single side which is positioned facing the electrode substrate consisting of a positive electrode (1a) and a negative electrode (1b). An electrode substrate is protruding via electric power generation element (1) from the end surface. The current collection connection body is linked to the electrode substrate.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables use of clamping board of optimal thin plate thickness for welding or compression-bonding. Enables to perform connection fixation of the electrode substrate sufficiently and reliably at the connection part of a current collection connection body. Prevents stripping or rupturing of an electric power generation element and a current collection connection body while improving operability of the assembly via the electric power generation element and a current collection connection body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an assembly perspective view of the connection structure of the electric power generation element of a lithium ion secondary battery, and a terminal.    Electric power generation element (1)    Positive electrode (1a)    Negative electrode (1b)    Current collection connection body (2)    Connection parts (2a)
NOVELTY - A high-strength aluminum alloy plate comprises (in %mass) manganese (0.9-1.3), copper (0.3-0.8), magnesium (0.2-0.8), silicon (0.01-0.2), iron (0.05-0.5), and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities, and has tensile strength of 150-230 MPa and elongation of 20% or more.    USE - High-strength aluminum alloy plate is used for large sized square-shaped cans of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer and motor vehicles e.g. hybrid car or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The high-strength aluminum alloy plate has excellent laser welding property, elongation property, tensile strength, press-formability, and welding strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of high-strength aluminum alloy plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery can molded from high-strength aluminum alloy plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery can (1)    Battery square-shaped can (2)    Cover component (3)    Height (H)    Long width (L)    Thickness of can (t)
NOVELTY - The key has a battery voltage judging unit which determines (S1) whether the voltage of a battery supplying power supply is same as predetermined value or less. A reception stop unit stops reception operation of communication, when the determined battery voltage is same as predetermined value or less. An operation detection unit detects the operation unit operated at the time of execution of communication. A resumption unit of reception restarts the reception operation of communication for definite period of time, when the operation detection unit detects operation.    USE - Electronic key used in electronic key system (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic key can be secured conveniently. Abnormality of the electronic key can be detected easily. The electronic key can be maintained easily. Battery exchange operation can be performed conveniently. Exhaustion of the battery can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic key system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the electronic key. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining whether battery voltage is below information voltage (S1)    Step for determining whether communication control unit has battery voltage greater than non-operation voltage (S2)    Step for starting communication control unit only for definite period of time (S3)    Step for stopping communication control unit (S5)    Step for replacing analog front end in battery (S6)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has energy storage portion (3) comprising a positive terminal (7) and a negative terminal (9). The energy store portion is charged with electrical energy through the positive terminal and the negative terminal, and the electrical energy is discharged from the energy storage portion through the terminals. A thermally conductive cooling element (35) is operatively connected with the positive and negative terminals of the energy storage portion to dissipate the heat from the energy storage portion.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit e.g. intermediate circuit capacitor such as direct current (DC) link capacitor used in electric drive unit of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be dissipated from the thermally conductive cooling element from the energy storage portion, and the heating of the electrical storage unit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage unit.    Energy storage unit (1)    Energy storage portion (3)    Positive terminal (7)    Negative terminal (9)    Cooling element (35)
NOVELTY - The bicycle (100) has a supporting plate (151) arranged on a body frame (110). A driver sprocket part (157) is connected with a side of a passive sprocket part (127). An end of a drive motor (155) is connected with the driver sprocket part. The drive motor generates and stores rotatory power at a storage battery (153). The storage battery is equipped with a top part of the supporting plate by a solar panel. The solar panel is connected with an auxiliary power unit (150) through a power delivery chain (159). A support stand (140) is provided with a panel pedestal.    USE - Bicycle for use during mountain driving and cycle gaming.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle utilizes solar energy so as to ensure traveling convenience of a passenger and reduce driving maintenance cost. The bicycle prevents the passenger from being exposed to falling rainwater during driving by arranging the solar panel along upper direction of the bicycle. The bicycle is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a bicycle.    Bicycle (100)    Body frame (110)    Passive sprocket part (127)    Support stand (140)    Auxiliary power unit (150)    Supporting plate (151)    Storage battery (153)    Drive motor (155)    Driver sprocket part (157)    Power delivery chain (159)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple prismatic memory cells (10), which are arranged in series, stacked to form a row, and braced between two end plates via pulling elements i.e. tie rods, where one of the end plates comprises a recess for inserting an attaching unit i.e. bolt, to fasten the module in a power supply device. The recess is formed inside the end plate. The end plate is extruded toward a longitudinal extension of the recess, where an intermediate space is provided between surfaces of the end plate. The surfaces are perpendicular to the pulling elements.    USE - Energy storage module for a power supply device of a motor car e.g. electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The end plate is made by a single piece so as to reduce manufacturing cost of the module. The recess can not protrude along a bracing direction and a direction perpendicular to a clamping direction, so that maximum space reduction is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an end plate for an energy store module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of memory cells of an energy storage module.    Prismatic memory cells (10)    Terminals (11, 12)    Front side of memory cell (13)    Major surfaces (15, 16)    Adhesive film (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchanger (1) i.e. thermoelectric generator, provided with a housing (2) with an inlet (4). Annular channels (11, 12) of the housing are connected with a set of flow paths (13) for fluid (8) e.g. exhaust gas, extending along axial direction (3) in an intermediate space (14) between an inner jacket tube (10) and an outer jacket tube (9). A heat exchanger tube (15) is arranged in the paths. The fluid is made to flow into one of the channels through the inlet and guided to the other channel through the paths, and exits the housing via an outlet (6) of the housing.    USE - Heat exchanger-integrated device for arrangement in a region of a lower base of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger tube is arranged in the paths, where the fluid is made to flow into the channel through the inlet and guided to the other channel through the paths and exits the housing via the outlet, thus enabling conversion of thermal energy from the exhaust gas into electric energy in an efficient manner. The device is manufactured in a space-saving manner and installed in a motor car without requiring complex integration measures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a heat exchanger-integrated device.    Heat exchanger (1)    Housing (2)    Axial direction (3)    Inlet (4)    Outlet (6)    Fluid (8)    Outer jacket tube (9)    Inner jacket tube (10)    Annular channels (11, 12)    Flow paths (13)    Intermediate space (14)    Heat exchanger tube (15)
NOVELTY - A liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising organosulfur compound(s) containing sulfur having concentration of more than 50 weight ppm to less than 400 weight ppm, is contacted with an oxidant and steam or water, in presence of catalyst bed comprising reforming catalyst deposited on ultra-short-channel-length metal substrate at peak catalyst temperature of more than 950 degrees C, and a reformate mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide is obtained. Thus, sulfur-containing liquid fuel is reformed.    USE - Reformation of sulfur-containing liquid fuel e.g. kerosene, diesel, biodiesel, Fisher-Tropsch fuel, JP-8, JP-5 and Jet A (all claimed) used for fuel cell used as power supply for portable and logistic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method safely and economically reforms sulfur-containing liquid fuel with excellent reforming efficiency and catalyst efficiency, with suppressed generation of desulfuration.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electric current detection part measuring electric current flow into a battery block (BB1), and a blocking element blocks a charging/discharging path of a secondary battery (B1-1). A blocking location and number of objects of the blocking element are determined. A series circuit is provided with the blocking element. An electric power generating apparatus (22) and a load apparatus (23) are connected with a charge/discharge control part (21). A control part (10) is provided with a CPU.    USE - Device for supplying battery power to a load circuit. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid lift, solar cell, electric power generating apparatus and electronic device such as portable personal computer, digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The device easily performs abnormality detection of the secondary battery by varying frequency of penetrating the series circuit for every secondary battery to an electric current detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary batteries (B1-1-Bm-n)    Battery blocks (BB1-BBm)    Battery power supply device (1)    Control part (10)    Charge/discharge control part (21)    Electric power generating apparatus (22)    Load apparatus (23)
NOVELTY - The valve (10) has a biasing device (70) operatively connected to an asymmetrical blade (50). The asymmetrical blade is rotatable between a closed position and an open position such that the biasing device provides closing torque, which exceeds torque imparted on a shaft (30) from pressurized fluid in an asymmetrical fluid passage to urge the asymmetrical blade to the closed position. The pressurized fluid provides opening torque greater than the closing torque such that the asymmetrical blade is urged to the open position when the blade in the open position.    USE - Backpressure control valve i.e. semi-passive backpressure control valve, for use in a fuel cell system in a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The valve controls backpressure independent of any activating mechanisms to open and/or close the backpressure control valve. The valve enables passive backpressure control and semi-passive backpressure control, and provides self-closing mechanism, which urges the asymmetrical blade to the closed position at shutdown. The valve is inexpensive, provides enhanced robustness to actuator failure and reduced actuator torque, and ensures use of dumb actuators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling backpressure in a body in a vehicular fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a backpressure control valve.    Backpressure control valve (10)    Shaft (30)    Asymmetrical blade (50)    Biasing device (70)    Actuator (90)
NOVELTY - A membrane humidifier comprises membrane, wet-side plate and drying-side plate having flow channels on opposed sides of membrane, drying-side diffusion medium between the membrane and drying-side plate, and wet-side, flexible, resin-bonded fiber optic paper diffusion medium between the membrane and wet-side plate. The fiber optic paper comprises glass fibers and liquid phenolic resin, and has thickness of 100-110 mu m, Gurley transmissivity of 100 cfm, and hardness of 26-55%.    USE - Membrane humidifier is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thick membrane humidifier has high strength, porosity, flexibility, water transfer characteristics, and pressure-reducing characteristics.
NOVELTY - Lithium-transition metal composite oxide powder is obtained by coating surface with coating layer having thickness of 2-25 nm. The coating layer surface comprises silicon and transition metal. The atomic ratio of silicon with respect to sum of silicon and transition metal is 80 or more.    USE - Lithium-transition metal composite oxide powder is used for positive-electrode active material (claimed) for lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating layer in the composite oxide powder has uniform thickness. The positive-electrode active material having favorable electrical resistance is efficiently manufactured using the lithium-transition metal composite oxide powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide powder, which involves adding alkaline solution to raw material liquid mixture containing complex oxide of lithium and transition metal, a solvent, and silicon alkoxide for 2 minutes or more, separating obtained product into solid and liquid, drying obtained solid content and heat-processing.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery pack provided with a power output socket and sleeved with a sleeve, where a middle part of the sleeve is provided with a vacuum layer.    USE - Electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure, and realizes better heat insulation and sunlight illumination.
NOVELTY - The control circuit (100) includes a control unit which limits a real input-output electric power according to the electric power performance of a secondary battery, before a time standard criterion. The control unit limits the real input-output electric power according to a real deterioration degree, after the time standard criterion.    USE - Control circuit for limiting the input-output electric power of secondary battery of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents inputting and outputting of excessive electric power with respect to the secondary battery according to the state of the secondary battery, without reducing the actual electric power performance of the secondary battery in a base period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of a control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control circuit (100)    Deterioration degree calculation unit (110)    Deterioration factor calculation unit (120)    Memory (130,131)    Correction unit (150)
NOVELTY - A cathode consists of cathode active materials (A, B) having different electric potential coated on the surface(s) of cathode collector.    USE - Cathode for lithium secondary battery used for electric two-wheeled vehicle, electric golf cart, electric truck, electric vehicle e.g. electric bike, electric scooter, power tool, hybrid vehicle, and plug-in type electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode provides batteries with low electrical resistance and high output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system has two extension modules directly connected with a CPU. A communication module and a man-machine interface are directly connected to the CPU. Multiple sensors are connected with the CPU and the two extension modules.    USE - Fuel battery safe-level monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has safety, high stability and efficient fuel cell monitoring function.
NOVELTY - The electrical energy store (1) has a battery module (2) having several unit modules (5) that are arranged in a stack (3) between two outer end plates (6). Each unit module comprises a cell (4). The unit modules are connected with each other by a tensioning steel strip (7) that is wound around battery module. The cells are pressed against each other by end plates.    USE - Electrical energy store for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy store can be designed easily in simple manner. The necessary bias force applied on battery module can be adjusted by steel strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrical energy store.    Electrical energy store (1)    Battery module (2)    Stack (3)    Unit module (5)    Outer end plate (6)    Tensioning steel strip (7)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a battery module (110), a heat dissipation element (120), and a heat conducting element (150). The battery module includes battery cells that are aligned in the same direction. The heat dissipation element is positioned in alignment with the battery module. The heat dissipation element includes a heat dissipation pipe (123) connected with the heat dissipation fins (121). The heat conducting element is connected to heat dissipation element.    USE - Battery pack for use as power source for driving high-power driving motors of vehicles, such as high-power hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the heat dissipation characteristics of battery pack using a coolant by including heat dissipation fins, heat dissipation pipe, and porous heat conducting element. Provides the battery pack having improved cooling efficiency, in which the battery cell may not easily deteriorate even when charged and discharged for a number of times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Heat dissipation element (120)    Heat dissipation fins (121)    Heat dissipation pipe (123)    Heat conducting element (150)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage device comprises a battery module having several individual cells which are arranged in a stack between two outer end plates. One of the individual cells is arranged in an individual module. A flexible electrical heating element (9) is arranged between the two individual cells or between two individual modules. The flexible electrical heating element is formed by a flexible heating foil (9a) and is partially surrounded by a cooling element (10) which is made of sheet metal cooling plates.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Good conditioning of battery module is ensured in a simple and space-saving manner, by the arrangement of heating element. The need for enlarging the cooling channels, to carry out cooling and/or heating of battery module with a cooling medium, is not necessary. Hence the cooling channels does not require large amount of space, and the number of components and manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced. The flexible design of contour matching is possible. Good cooling effect and heat transfer effect can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the oblique view of the heating and cooling element.    Cooling unit (8)    Electrical heating element (9)    Heating foil (9a)    Cooling element (10)
NOVELTY - The cell (400) has a flexible containment envelope (406) forming a pocket (203) containing a suitable amount of electro-chemically active material. A seal area (204) extends horizontally from base (405). Two conductive connections penetrate the pocket into contact with suitable amount of electro-chemically active material for providing a path for energy to travel into and out of cell. A stress relief unit (401) is located upon seal area and adjacent to base to minimize stresses in envelope at folds in seal area when folded upon the stress relief unit.    USE - Electro-chemical storage cell used in manufacture of lead-acid battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell volumetric efficiency can be maximized. The cell covers can be prevented from crimping and other damages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for delivering stress relief to electro-chemical storage cell during manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electro-chemical storage cell.    Pocket (203)    Seal area (204)    Electro-chemical storage cell (400)    Stress relief unit (401)    Base (405)    Flexible containment envelope (406)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has battery modules (110), each comprising battery cells (10) aligned in a direction and barriers, each being between a respective pair of adjacent battery cells and comprising a connection portion (115a,115b) protruded to the outside of the adjacent battery cells. A heat dissipation member (120) is connected to connection portions of the connection portions. A heat conducting member (150) is connected to the heat dissipation member.    USE - Battery pack used for portable, small-sized electronic devices and as power source for driving motors of a high-power hybrid electric vehicle (REV) and an electric vehicle (EV). Uses include but are not limited to a cellular phone, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a camera, and a camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Battery pack has improved cooling efficiency, and a battery cell is not easily deteriorated even though it is charged and discharged for a number of times since a heat dissipation member and porous member are included for improving heat dissipation characteristics using a coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged, schematic perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery cells (10)    Battery pack (100)    Battery modules (110)    Connection portions (115a,115b)    Heat dissipation member (120)    Heat conducting member (150)
NOVELTY - The battery pack thermal management system has battery venting assemblies which are integrated into sealed battery pack compartments. The battery venting assemblies include an exhaust port integrated into an outer wall of the sealed battery pack compartment. A valve is configured to seal the exhaust port under normal operating conditions and unseal the exhaust port when a battery contained within the sealed battery pack compartment enters into thermal runaway.    USE - Thermal management system for battery pack utilized by electric vehicle, non-plug-in vehicle, and plug-in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents single thermal runaway current from spreading throughout the entire pack and potentially causing catastrophic damage to the vehicle and its surrounding by controlling the exchange of thermal energy between regions of the battery pack. Minimizes the risk of overheating the batteries within the other battery compartments by including exhaust ports within each battery pack compartment and segregating battery pack compartment using internal battery pack walls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (200)    Top member (201)    Structural member (203)    Lip (205)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an energy system which contains management module (23) for managing the battery module (21). The power system (3) contains motor (31) and controller (32). The battery module contains solar panel (212) for charging the storage batteries (211) connected in series. The storage batteries provide energy to the controller for controlling the motor. The management module communicates with the controller and instrument system (4) to control the motor.    USE - Electrical system assembly of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - By establishing the communication between management module, controller module and instrument module, the working status of each module can be known to other two modules, Thus the powerful protection function for the electrical system assembly of electric automobile can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for actuating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical system assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical system assembly (1)    Power system (3)    Instrument system (4)    Battery module (21)    Management module (23)    Motor (31)    Controller (32)    Storage batteries (211)    Solar panel (212)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy storage device (1) comprises a battery module (2) having many cells respectively comprising individual modules (5). The individual modules are arranged between two outer end plates (6) in a stack (3). Each individual module has an individual cell frame for holding at least one cell. At least two adjacent individual cell frames are interconnected by at least a interlocking connection.    USE - The electrical energy storage device is useful for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage device provides a space-, time- and part- saving connection of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Battery module (2)    Stack (3)    Individual module (5)    End plate (6)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy store (1) comprises a battery module (2) having individual cells, which are arranged in a stack (3) between two outer end plates (6), where the individual cell is arranged in an individual module (5). A heating or cooling element is arranged between two individual modules, and comprises a tubular receptacle. The tubular receptacle: is disposed on a longitudinal side of the battery module; is formed by a sleeve; and is located on a tab protruding laterally on the individual modules.    USE - The electrical energy store is useful for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The simple electrical energy store has reduced size, and is easy to install.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical energy store (1) comprises a battery module (2) having individual cells, which are arranged in a stack (3) between two outer end plates (6), where the individual cell is arranged in an individual module (5). A heating or cooling element is arranged between two individual modules, and comprises a tubular receptacle. The tubular receptacle: is disposed on a longitudinal side of the battery module; is formed by a sleeve; and is located on a tab protruding laterally on the individual modules. The tubular receptacles of heating or cooling elements are arranged in alignment with each other. A tube is inserted into the tubular receptacles of the heating or cooling elements. The tube with the tubular receptacle is detachably connected by crimping, soldering, welding or bonding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an electrical energy store.    Electrical energy store (1)    Battery module (2)    Stack (3)    Individual module (5)    End plates. (6)
NOVELTY - The membrane humidifier (100) comprises a hollow housing (101) equipped with a humid air inlet (104) and discharge port (103). A joint element is integrally formed in the inner periphery of the hollow housing. Internal partition modules, coupled to the joint element and arranged adjacent to each other in the hollow housing, have humid air guiding apertures. Multiple hollow fiber membrane bundles (107) are provided in the internal partition modules, respectively.    USE - Membrane humidifier for fuel cell used for motor vehicles, such as but are not limited to, sports utility vehicles, buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercrafts including boats and ships, for aircrafts, and for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles, and other fuel vehicles such as gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves humidification efficiency by forming internal partition modules in the membrane humidifier. Prevents damage of the hollow fiber membrane in advance with the installation of heater in the internal partition module to prevent freezing of water included in the humid air in cold weather.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the humidification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view illustrating the humidification principle of the membrane humidifier.    Membrane humidifier (100)    Hollow housing (101)    Discharge port (103)    Humid air inlet (104)    Hollow fiber membrane bundles (107)
NOVELTY - The vehicle is provided with an IC engine vehicle (116) and a hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit (100). The hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit is configured to be retrofitted in the IC engine vehicle for providing electric power to the IC engine vehicle to run the IC engine vehicle in a pure electric mode and a hybrid mode. The IC engine vehicle is provided with a front wheel and a rear wheel. The hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit is provided with electric motors drivingly coupled to each front wheel and rear wheel.    USE - Hybrid vehicle such as hybrid fuel storage and propulsion car, trailer car, side car (all claimed), motorbike, auto-rickshaw and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can include super-capacitors to enhance the reduced equivalent series resistance. The efficiency of regenerative braking of the hybrid vehicle can be improved. The fuel storage and propulsion unit is easily retrofitted to the IC engine two wheeled vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit;    (2) trailer car; and    (3) side car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit.    Hybrid fuel storage and propulsion unit (100)    Energy storage unit (102)    Fuel cell unit (104)    Energy storage management system (106)    IC engine vehicle (116)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has several battery cells (10) aligned in specific direction. A heat conducting element (30) is located between the neighboring battery cells, and is provided with an electronic element (33). The heat conducting element has two heat conducting portions (31,32) that are separated from each other by the electronic element located between the heat conducting portions. The electronic element is electrically connected to electrical power supply to generate a change in temperature of battery cells.    USE - Battery module for high-power hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), and portable electronic device such as cellular phone, desktop computer, laptop computer, camera and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic element is electrically connected to the electrical power supply to generate the change in the temperature of the battery cells, hence the low-temperature performance and heat dissipation characteristics of the battery module are improved. The heat generated from the battery cell during charging and discharging of the battery cell is rapidly transferred to the side of the heat dissipation element, so that the cooling efficiency of the battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Heat conducting element (30)    Heat conducting portions (31,32)    Electronic element (33)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a transmission mechanism and a power mechanism that are arranged on a tricycle frame. The power mechanism is provided with a solar energy component, a controller and a storage battery. A closed bracket is connected with the tricycle frame. A ceiling and two sides of the closed bracket are provided with a solar assembly.    USE - Closed solar energy electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar assembly is arranged at the ceiling and the two sides of the closed bracket so as to ensure tricycle running operation along certain direction with solar energy light. The tricycle ensures continuous solar assembly charging effect so as to increase electro-tricycle driving power supplying efficiency. The tricycle is aesthetic in appearance, practical to use, environment-friendly and energy-saving, and ensures full-closed tricycle rain shielding effect.
NOVELTY - The battery has a photovoltaic battery board whose power output end is connected with a filter, where the photovoltaic battery board is formed as a dye sensitized battery board. The dye sensitized battery board is fixedly connected with a base.    USE - Vehicle solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is inexpensive, and generates electric energy for a lamp, an air conditioner and other electric equipment in a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen tank connected with a control electromagnetic valve through a reducing valve. An output terminal passes through a relay and an input end of a direct current-direct current (DC/DC) converter. A high voltage input end of a power storage battery system is connected with a motor controller. An output end of the motor controller is connected with a drive motor. A fuel battery controller is connected with a controller area network (CAN) bus. The DC/DC converter, the power storage battery system and the motor controller are orderly connected with each other.    USE - Electric automobile load increasing program fuel battery charger power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to maintain and environment-friendly, and improves working efficiency and reduces noise generation rate.
NOVELTY - The method involves crushing a crushed material after devitalizing a waste electrode material in a lithium ion battery. A separator is utilized for separating and removing the crushed material. The crushed material is heated at 400-550 degree Celsius and removed from an organic substance. An electrode substrate and an active material are isolated by an active material isolation process. The electrode substrate and the active material are collected by sieving and a recycled material collection process.    USE - Method for manufacturing a recycled material i.e. laminate-film waste electrode material, in a lithium ion battery that is utilized in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a portable electronic device e.g. video camera, notebook personal computer (PC), and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode substrate and the active material are collected by sieving and recycled material collection process, so that the active material can be recovered in an efficient manner and the damage of the electrode substrate can be prevented.
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing active material (I) is made to contact with acid solution. The acid-treated active material is made to contact with lithium fluid containing lithium compound such that lithium is replenished by active material to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material of positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery uses as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, communication apparatus, motor vehicle and information device.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery having increased battery capacity is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium containing active material of formula: xLi2M1O3.(1-x)LiM2O2 (I) is made to contact with acid solution. The acid-treated active material is made to contact with lithium fluid containing lithium compound such that lithium is replenished by active material to obtain positive electrode active material.    M1=metal element(s) containing tetravalent manganese as essential component;    M2=metal element(s) and lithium (substituted by hydrogen);and    x=0-1(excluding 0).
NOVELTY - An electroconductive carbon is coated on the surface of particles of lithium transition-metal phosphorus complex oxide having olivine structure, to obtain positive electrode active material. The electroconductive carbon is natural asphalt or thermal decomposition product of purified fraction.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed), for digital camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material having excellent electroconductivity is manufactured economically. The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The battery-temperature adjustment apparatus has a first case (21) and a second case (31) which are arranged side by side such that the first outflow port of the first case and the second inflow port of the second case are connected. A Peltier module is fixed to the first case to allow heat exchange between the first case and a heat medium which passes through a first heat-medium flow path (27c) on one surface of the module.    USE - Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus for motor vehicle. Can also be used in household.    ADVANTAGE - Improves flexibility in changing a specification in the battery-temperature adjustment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a thermoelectric conversion unit and a battery module.    First case (21)    First heat-medium flow path (27c)    Battery module (30)    Second case (31)    Lid (34)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric heater (51) that consumes second surplus electric power upon receiving flow volume of cooling water greater than a predetermined flow volume. The acceptable electric power of a secondary battery (13) is increased, while second surplus electric power is charged at the secondary battery when the cooling water flow volume supplied to the electric heater is less than the predetermined flow volume.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical energy by chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen in vehicle e.g. boat and ship, and portable electric power regeneration device.    ADVANTAGE - Surplus electric power is reliably consumed without exerting bad influence on the cooling system. Usage frequency of mechanical brake is reduced, while preventing deterioration of boarding feeling. Heat loss is reduced since thermal radiation from fuel cell pipe is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Propulsion motor (11)    Inverter (12)    Secondary battery (13)    Auxiliary machine (16)    Electric heater (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves interconnecting distributed power supply in a harmonic estimation unit. A core-loss electric is estimated based on the ratio of excitation voltage of pole-mounted transformer and frequency of excitation voltage of pole-mounted transformer. The phase of exciting current of predetermined order is calculated based on the magnetizing current and core-loss electric current of estimated predetermined order. The phase of the harmonic current of predetermined order is provided to the strain side based on the calculated phase.    USE - Method for detecting individual-operation of distributed power supplies such as photovoltaic power generator, fuel cell power generation machine, gas-engine generator, wind-powered generator, and hydroelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The detection accuracy of inverter individual operation can be increased effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for individual-operation detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the interconnection system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Interconnection switch (1)    Voltmeter (3)    Ammeter (4)    Harmonic detection unit (5)    Harmonic estimation unit (7)
NOVELTY - A winding formation of spiral protrusion (3) is performed at inner pipe (1). A winding formation of spiral protrusion (4) is adjusted in spiral protrusion and performed at outer pipe (2). The inner surface of spiral protrusion (4) is contacted with outer periphery of spiral protrusion (3). The helical flow path (5) is provided between outer periphery of inner pipe and inner periphery of outer pipe. The low-temperature fluid (7) and high-temperature fluid (8) are distributed to flow paths (5,6), while flow path (6) is provided in inner periphery of inner pipe.    USE - Duplex-tube-type heat exchanger such as evaporator used in fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of heat exchanger can be prolonged, since the thermal strain based on difference f thermal expansion with inner pipe and outer pipe can be removed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing duplex-tube-type heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the duplex-tube-type heat exchanger.    Inner pipe (1)    Outer pipe (2)    Spiral protrusions (3,4)    Flow paths (5,6)    Low-temperature fluid (7)    High-temperature fluid (8)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (20) containing an electrode assembly (10) comprising a negative electrode (11), a positive electrode (12), and a separator (13) between the electrodes. A cap plate (30) seals an opening (21) of the case. The cap plate comprises electrode terminals (41,42) connected to the electrode assembly. A curved surface for directing gas towards a predetermined region of the cap plate, is provided in any of the cap plate, the case or another component of the battery.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. small-capacity rechargeable battery for use in portable small-sized electronic device, large-capacity rechargeable battery for use as power supply for driving motor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, and motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a rechargeable battery that has improved stability by quickly transmitting generated gas to a vent plate when an internal short circuit occurs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (20)    Opening (21)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminals (41,42)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The charging system (100) has the local solar panels (102) for generating solar energy locally, a local storage device (104) for locally storing the locally generated solar energy, the charging stations (112) for batteries of electric vehicles, and a power combiner/controller (108) for providing electrical power to charging stations. The power combiner/controller auctions the solar charge capacity to operators of the electric vehicles upon determining that the requested charge is greater than solar charge capacity or the requested charge time is greater than charge time capacity.    USE - Charging system for distributing battery charge capacity to electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the charging system for optimizing a charging process that utilizes charge capacity from locally generated solar power and the grid, allowing the efficient usage of clean energy and the optimization of the number of vehicles charged, and the maximizing the income generated from providing the service.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of distributing charge capacity to electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the charging system.    Charging system (100)    Local solar panels (102)    Local storage device (104)    Power combiner/controller (108)    Charging stations (112)
NOVELTY - The solid-state battery (10) has a vessel (2) that houses unit cells (1). Each unit cell includes a solid electrolyte layer disposed between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer. A gas (3) to apply pressure to a unit cell is filled in surroundings of the unit cell and an inside of the vessel. A contact avoidance member (6) is disposed between two adjacent unit cells and between the unit cell and the vessel to avoid contact between the two adjacent unit cells and contact between the unit cell and the vessel at least during operation of the unit cell.    USE - Solid-state battery, e.g., lithium-ion secondary battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure can be applied uniformly to surface of unit cell by using gas in comparison with case where two adjacent unit cells contact each other or case where unit cell and vessel contact each other, thus preventing performance degradation that is caused by application of non-uniform pressure. Vibration that is transmitted to unit cell can be reduced even if solid-state battery is used in vibrating device such as vehicle, since unit cell and vessel do not directly contact each other at least during operation of unit cell, thus preventing performance degradation of unit cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a solid-state battery.    Unit cells (1)    Vessel (2)    Gas (3)    Contact avoidance members (6)    Solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10A) has a flow measurement unit (11) which measures a gas flow rate in a flow path. A communication unit (14) receives target value of the gas flow rate consumed by a fuel cell (21), and enables communication between the fuel cells. A gas flow rate monitoring unit (12) monitors the gas flow rate, using actual value of the gas flow rate measured by the flow measurement unit and the target value of the gas flow rate received from the fuel cell.    USE - Flow measurement apparatus for measuring flow volume of gas in fuel cell of gas appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the fuel cell is improved, while enabling the suitability of abnormal use determination time. Since the alerting unit can perform alerting of a definite period of time, the sudden interruption of gas is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the flow measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flow measurement apparatus (10A)    Flow measurement unit (11)    Gas flow rate monitoring unit (12)    Communication unit (14)    Fuel cell (21)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a solid polymer electrolyte element (18) whose both sides are provided with an anode-side electrode (20) and a cathode-side electrode (22). The planar dimension of cathode-side electrode is smaller than planar dimension of anode-side electrode. A resin frame element (24) is provided around the outer periphery of the solid polymer electrolyte element. The resin frame element is bonded with the cathode-side electrode, such that the outer peripheral portion of cathode-side electrode is impregnated with inner peripheral portion of resin frame element.    USE - Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as fuel stack in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the resin-made frame element is suppressed, while rotating the outer periphery of the solid polymer electrolyte element. The joint strength of the cathode-side and anode-side electrodes is improved, so that the peeling of the electrode catalyst layer and the gas diffusion layer is suppressed. The shrinkage of the resin frame element is suppressed. The cost of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electrolytic membrane and electrode structure for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (10)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Anode-side electrode (20)    Cathode-side electrode (22)    Resin frame element (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of cylindrical rotating elements (210,220) whose width of the holding surface (211,221) holding each of pair of sheet elements (30) is narrower than the width of pair of sheet elements. The conveyance unit (200) causes overlapping of pair of sheet elements while conveying the pair of sheet elements by rotating pair of cylindrical rotating element. A joining unit (300) joins the portions of overlapped pair of sheet elements that exceed and protrude from holding surface of cylindrical rotating element.    USE - Joining apparatus used for manufacturing packing electrode of battery for household appliance, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of manufacture of packing electrode and the efficiency of manufacture of the battery can be improved. Since side edge comrades of pair of separator are joined with the several joining chips, the joining time of the electrode can be reduced and speeding-up of manufacture can be attained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode joining method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of packing electrode.    Sheet elements (30)    Joining apparatus (100)    Conveying unit (200)    Cylindrical rotating elements (210,220)    Holding surface (211,221)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a clamper (143) that presses downwards laminate of sheet element laminated on a table (141). A clamper drive unit (144) causes vertical movement and horizontal rotation of clamper. A height adjustment unit (142) relatively lowers table with respect to clamper. The clamper drive unit raises clamper above new sheet element while rotating clamper, and then lowers the clamper while pressing new sheet element from above. The height adjustment unit lowers table by thickness corresponding to number of laminated sheet elements contained in laminate.    USE - Sheet laminating apparatus for manufacturing of lithium ion secondary battery of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode and negative electrode can be laminated repeatedly with high precision so that the height of the uppermost surface of the laminated portion can be uniformly maintained. The back surface of the bagging positive electrode or negative electrode can suppress the damage received from a clamper at the time of a raise of the clamper. The sheet element can be laminated without greatly deforming the sheet element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lamination portion of the sheet of the laminating apparatus at the time of clamper rise and clamper fall.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminating portion (140)    Lamination table (141)    Height adjustment unit (142)    Clamper (143)    Clamper drive unit (144)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (300) has a stacking drum (310,320) that holds continuously supplied separator material (S) on outer peripheral surface (311). Cutting units (350) are arranged to disconnect the separator material held at the outer peripheral surface of the column-shaped portion and cut the separator material into preset-shaped separator. The separator cut out by the cutting units is conveyed by rotating the stacking drum while maintaining the holding state of the separator on the outer peripheral surface.    USE - Separator conveying apparatus used in battery of motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since separator cut out by the cutting units is conveyed by rotating the stacking drum while maintaining the holding state of the separator on the outer peripheral surface, the tension acting on the separator during cutting operation can be stabilized. Hence the processing precision of the separator conveying apparatus can be improved and the shape of the separator can be stabilized. The generation of wrinkles in the separators can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator conveying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator conveying apparatus.    Separator conveying apparatus (300)    Stacking drums (310,320)    Outer peripheral surface (311)    Cutting units (350)    Separator material (S)
NOVELTY - OVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises a ternary lithium-containing metal oxide, and metal oxide of the olivine compound.    USE - Positive electrode material for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized in medium-to large-sized device such as power tool, electric car, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric such as electric vehicles including electric bike, electric scooter, electric motorcycle, electric golf cart, electric truck electric commercial vehicles or for power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material improves high resistance, and insufficiency of conductivity of the ternary metal oxide containing lithuim.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises a ternary lithium-containing metal oxide (Li1+aNixCoyMn1-xyO2), and metal oxide of olivine compound (AxMyM'2XO4), where a is 0-0.5, x is 0-1, y is 0-0.5, A is alkali metal, M, M' are transition metal elements, X is phosphorus, silicon, sulfur, arsenic, and/or antimony, and x +y+z is 2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device (111) has an electrochemical cell (100) e.g. lithium-ion cell, arranged in a flexible pouch (126), where the cell includes two electric contact terminals (120, 122). A power conducting frame includes male and female elements (101, 102), where the cell is inserted between the male and female elements. The elements of the frame include buses (130) for conduction of electric power, where each bus includes an inner surface (140) in conductive contact with the electric contact terminals of the cell, and insulated lower and upper surfaces (142, 144).    USE - Modular power conducting frame device for a battery of a car (all claimed) e.g. electric car or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is inserted between the male and female elements, where the elements include buses for conduction of electric power, thus enabling electric power connection between cells. The male and female elements allow a low mechanical structure of the cell in the flexible pouch to be reinforced, maintained, and protected. The device can be installed easily and quickly while enabling secured usage of the cell. The device allows electrochemical cells to be added freely for developing a battery in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a modular power conducting frame device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the modular power conducting frame device.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Male element (101)    Female element (102)    Modular power conducting frame device (111)    Electrical contact terminals of cell (120, 122)    Flexible pouch (126)    Buses (130)    Inner surface of bus (140)    Lower surface of bus (142)    Upper surface of bus (144)
NOVELTY - The device (3) has a primary winding (4) arranged in series with a primary switch (5), and a secondary winding (6b, 6c) forming a transformer together with the primary winding. Diodes (9b, 9c) are mounted in parallel with coils (8b, 8c) and cells (2a-2c). A control unit (10) controls the primary switch and secondary switches (7b, 7c), where the primary and secondary switches are designed as MOSFET transistors. A filtering circuit (11) is arranged in series between a battery (1) and the primary winding and provided with a capacitor (12).    USE - Device for balancing a terminal voltage and a charge state of cells of a battery of an electric car. Can also be used for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables active and rapid balancing of the terminal voltage and the charge state of the cells by utilizing reduced number of MOSFET transistors, thus reducing cost of the device. The device selects the cell to be charged independently of the charge state and the terminal voltage of the other cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for balancing cells of a battery of an electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for balancing cells of a battery of an electric car.    Battery (1)    Cells (2a-2c)    Device for balancing cells of battery (3)    Primary winding (4)    Primary switch (5)    Secondary winding (6b, 6c)    Secondary switches (7b, 7c)    Coils (8b, 8c)    Diodes (9b, 9c)    Control unit (10)    Filtering circuit (11)    Capacitor (12)
NOVELTY - An ionically-conductive redox active additive composite electrolyte contains ionically-conductive component and redox active additive. The ionically-conductive component is chosen from ionically conductive polymer, ionically-conductive glass-ceramics and ionically-conductive ceramics.    USE - Ionically-conductive redox active additive composite electrolyte is used for electrochemical capacitor, primary battery, secondary battery, solid state battery, fuel cell, lithium-air battery, magnesium-air battery, potentiometric chemical sensor, electrochromic display membrane, water desalination membrane and membrane for electromembrane extraction of ionic substance (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ionically-conductive redox active additive composite electrolyte has excellent high-voltage operation stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical capacitor;    (2) primary battery;    (3) secondary battery;    (4) solid state battery;    (5) fuel cell;    (6) membrane for electromembrane extraction of ionic substance;    (7) lithium-air battery;    (8) magnesium-air battery;    (9) potentiometric chemical sensor;    (10) electrochromic display membrane; and    (11) water desalination membrane.
NOVELTY - The stabilizing device (1) has an electrical conducting path (2) with an electrical internal resistance and an another electrical conducting path (3) with another electrical internal resistance. The electrical internal resistances are connected in parallel electrical connection. The both electrical conducting paths have a common connection point (4) for connecting a power supply unit (5), particularly a battery, and another common connection point (6) for connecting a functional component (8), particularly a starting device of a motor vehicle.    USE - Device for stabilizing a supply voltage in a motor vehicle, particularly during a starting process of the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has two electrical conducting paths provided with a common connection point for connecting a power supply unit, particularly a battery, and with another common connection point for connecting a functional component, particularly a starting device of a motor vehicle, and hence ensures simply producible stabilizing device provided in compact size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for stabilizing a supply voltage in a motor vehicle, particularly during a starting process of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stabilizing device.    Stabilizing device (1)    Electrical conducting paths (2,3)    Connection points (4,6)    Power supply unit (5)    Functional component (8)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrolyte electrode assembly (14) including a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte interposed between the electrodes. A reactant gas supply passage, a reactant gas discharge passage, a coolant supply passage (34a) and a coolant discharge passage (34b) extend through a resin frame unit (28a) along stacking direction outside a metal separator (16). A pair of projections (29a1, 29a2) is provided at ends of the resin frame unit along longitudinal direction, and projections protrude toward two sides of the frame unit along lateral direction.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin frame unit is provided around the electrolyte electrode assembly, and the fluid passages extend through the resin frame unit along the stacking direction outside the metal separator, thus avoiding the fluid passages in the metal separator, thus reducing size and weight of the metal separator in an easy manner, and hence reducing production cost of the metal separator. The metal separator can be produced in an efficient manner. The pair of projections is provided at the ends of the resin frame unit along the longitudinal direction, and the projections protrude toward two sides of the frame unit along the lateral direction, so that recesses are formed between the projections, tightening plates and cell voltage detection terminals, thus reducing overall size of the cell in an easy manner, and the cell can be mounted in a vehicle in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell in section.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte electrode assembly (14)    Metal separator (16)    Resin frame unit (28a)    Projections (29a1, 29a2)    Coolant supply passage (34a)    Coolant discharge passage (34b)
NOVELTY - The method involves thermosetting the resin by heating molded object wound along the helical winding and hoop winding directions of induction heating coil (30) which is positioned around molded object. The induction heating coil is heated in the region where the winding direction of the induction heating coil is combined with helical winding and hoop winding directions. The molded object is rotated in the periphery of axis line during heating of induction heating coil in immobility state.    USE - Method for heating molded object such as tank (claimed), piping and pipe joint mounted in moving structure such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in boats, ships, airplane, robot, residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The molding object can be heated efficiently and uniformly. The handling property of the molding object can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heating apparatus of molded object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the heating apparatus of molded object.    Liner (3)    Heating apparatus (24)    Induction heating coil (30)    Coil rotation mechanism (32)    Shaft (34)
NOVELTY - The water storage tank has a water level detection unit that is provided to detect the height of the liquid level of the liquid stored in the water storage tank. A water drain unit is provided to discharge the liquid from the water storage tank. When the component used as the heat source stops generating heat, the water level adjustment unit is to adjust the height of the liquid level of the liquid. The wall surface is made to contacting the liquid in acute angle.    USE - Water storage tank for use with vehicle, water heater and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water level of condensed water is maintained by height desirable although increase of the amplitude of a wave and speed is suppressed. Since condensed water is not contacting the breakwater unit when condensed water is frozen, the damage with the stress resulting from expansion of the volume accompanying freezing of condensed water can be reduced. The damage performance water storage tank can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water storage tank.    Engine main housing (110)    Cylinder head (111)    Cylinder (112)    Piston (113)    Crankshaft (114)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery pack arranged in a battery box. The battery pack is formed as lithium titanate.    USE - Vehicle start type lithium titanate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has less volume and prolonged service life, and is safe and environment-friendly. The battery saves energy and avoids environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle start type lithium titanate battery.
NOVELTY - The device has detector units (4) detecting gas concentration in a cell housing (2.1) and a battery housing (3). Battery cells (2) are formed in parallel and/or series with each other. The detector unit serves as a metal oxide sensor, and is connected with an evaluation unit (5). The evaluation unit automatically generates a control signal for switching off an electrochemical energy storage and/or for triggering a bonding agent release unit (6) and/or for outputting a warning signal depending on the detected gas concentration. The bonding agent release unit is arranged in the housing.    USE - Device for checking leak-tightness of an electrochemical energy storage i.e. individual battery cell or battery such as high voltage battery and lithium ion battery, in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and lithium ion cell operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaluation unit automatically generates the control signal for switching off the electrochemical energy storage and/or for triggering the bonding agent release unit and/or for outputting the warning signal depending on the detected gas concentration, thus improving checking process the leak-tightness of the electrochemical energy storage and increasing safety of the people during operation and non-operation of the electrochemical energy storage. The detector unit serves as the metal oxide sensor, thus reducing dimensions and initial cost of the checking device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for checking tightness of an electrochemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a device for checking leak-tightness of a battery.    Battery cells (2)    Cell housing (2.1)    Battery housing (3)    Detector units (4)    Evaluation unit (5)    Bonding agent release unit (6)
NOVELTY - The device has detecting units (4) i.e. metal oxide sensors, arranged in a housing (3) e.g. measuring cell, and detecting a gas concentration in the housing, in which an electrochemical energy storage is arranged. The housing is closable and gas-proof in a closed state. The detecting units are connected with an evaluating unit. A low pressure producing device (6) e.g. vacuum pump, produces a low pressure within the housing relative to an outer environment of the housing. The detecting units detect a volatile solvent component i.e. organic carbonate, of electrolyte.    USE - Device for testing leakage of an electrochemical energy storage such as a battery single cell, and a high voltage battery i.e. lithium ion battery, which is used as a traction battery for an electrical vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and a vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed) during and after production of the storage.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the metal oxide sensors ensures quick, cost-effective and reliable testing of leakage of the electrochemical energy storage without the need for additional measuring apparatuses. The device permits rejection of a defective and/or leaky electrochemical energy storage during the production, and avoids hygienic risk for a person positioned in a direct surrounding of the energy storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for leakage testing of an electrochemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a device for testing leakage of an electrochemical energy storage including multiple detecting units and electrochemical energy storages arranged in the housing.    Battery (1)    Battery housing (1.1)    Battery single cell (2)    Cell housing (2.1)    Housing (3)    Detecting units (4)    Low pressure producing device (6)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a monolithic cooling body (14) including a cooling bottom (16), which extends in a plane (18). Holding and cooling bars (20) extend from the plane of the cooling bottom and laterally position cylindrical battery cells (12). A separate coolant line (26) is fastened at the cooling body. The coolant line is thermally conductively contacted with the cooling body. The cooling body is manufactured from aluminum by a die casting method. The cooling bottom includes a coolant line groove (24) on a side, which faces away from the bars.    USE - Cooling device for cooling cylindrical battery cells for a vehicle with an electrical drive and a vehicle with a hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the monolithic cooling body avoids placement of soldering connections or boundary surfaces of adjacent components of the cooling body in heat flow, thus improving heat conduction between the coolant line and the cooling bottom, and manufacturing the device by a simple manufacturing process. The device avoids problems, which occur during sealing the coolant lines that are directly designed in the cooling body. The device ensures simple assembly of a coolant system at the cooling body, and compensates inhomogeneous temperature distribution due to the coolant, which is heated during running through the coolant line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coolant line is fastened in the coolant line groove by a thermally conductive adhesive i.e. cast resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a cooling device.    Cooling device (10)    Cylindrical battery cells (12)    Monolithic cooling body (14)    Cooling bottom (16)    Plane (18)    Holding and cooling bars (20)    Coolant line groove (24)    Separate coolant line (26)
NOVELTY - The device comprises a steam generator (3) and a steam turbine (6) for converting the generated steam into kinetic energy, which is applied for driving auxiliary units. The steam turbine is connected with a drive train of the internal combustion engine, and condenses the exhaust steam. The steam generator is recirculated into the steam-water circuit or into the open system for preheating of fresh feed water. An exhaust channel (2) is provided at the internal combustion engine. A switchable bypass (10) is arranged on the exhaust channel for the exhaust system, bypassing the steam generator.    USE - Device for utilization of waste heat from exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The steam generator is recirculated into the steam-water circuit or into the open system for preheating of fresh feed water, where an exhaust channel is provided at the internal combustion engine, and a switchable bypass is arranged on the exhaust channel for the exhaust system, bypassing the steam generator, and thus ensures low fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine and easy heating by the exhaust gas arriving from the steam generator through the exhaust line in the idle condition, and also enables increased efficiency of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas engine.    Gas engine (1)    Exhaust channel (2)    Steam generator (3)    Steam turbine (6)    Switchable bypass (10)
NOVELTY - The box has an outer box body (1) whose bottom part is provided with multiple guide wheels. Middle parts of the guide wheels are formed with guide grooves. A rear part of the outer box body is provided with a guide column. The guide column is provided with a silica gel pad. A front side frame of the outer box body is formed with a lock hole. A bottom part of an inner box body (2) is provided with a guide block. A front panel of the inner box body is formed with an anti-fake two-dimension code (11).    USE - Anti-fake two-dimension code identification technique based electric car battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is inexpensive and easy, convenient and reliable to identify anti-fake two-dimension code, and has fault-tolerance ability, and realizes electric car battery box information inquiring process by an information management system or a hand-hold personal digital assistant (PDA) system so as to ensure electric car battery box monitoring effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an anti-fake two-dimension code identification technique based electric car battery box.    Outer box body (1)    Inner box body (2)    Lock pin (10)    Anti-fake two-dimension code (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring alternating current impedance of an initial stage of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). Oxygen diffused through a positive electrode gas diffusion layer (16) is restored by a positive electrode catalyst layer (15). Hydrogen diffused through a negative electrode gas diffusion layer (12) is oxidized by a negative electrode catalyst layer (13). A sealing material (18) is arranged at side surfaces of the catalyst layers. A solid polymer electrolyte membrane (14) and collectors (11, 17) are arranged in the MEA.    USE - Method for inspecting a MEA of an electric power generation device that is utilized as a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) such as portable power supply, for a moving body i.e. motor vehicle, and for a personal computer and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current impedance of the initial stage of the MEA is measured to determine the lifetime, quality of durability and output characteristics of the MEA in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a MEA.    Collectors (11, 17)    Negative electrode gas diffusion layer (12)    Negative electrode catalyst layer (13)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (14)    Positive electrode catalyst layer (15)    Positive electrode gas diffusion layer (16)    Sealing material (18)
NOVELTY - The fibrous separation membrane has polymer layer (10) that partially melts and blocks pores to cut off electric current, when the temperature of a secondary battery is increased. Heat-resistant resin layers (22,22') are formed on the polymer layer. The polymer layer is formed of a polymer material having a specific melting point, thickness and porosity.    USE - Fibrous separation membrane for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of foreigh materisl from the membrane can be prevented effectively. The manufacturing cost of the fibrous separation membrane can be reduced effectively heat resistance and stability of secondary batteries is satisfied by using a heat-resistant resin together with a low-melting polymer conducting a shutdown function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing a fibrous separation membrane for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fibrous separation membrane.    Polymer layer (10)    Heat-resistant resin layers (22,22')
NOVELTY - Surface modified material comprises: a base material; and at least one of sulfonimide compound groups bonded onto a surface of the base material via at least one linking group (I), where the sulfonimide compound group comprises, at least one of the linking groups (I) and at least two sulfonimide groups, in its molecular structure.    USE - The surface modified material is useful for: a catalyst layer of a fuel cell (claimed), water electrolysis apparatuses, halogenated hydroacid electrolysis apparatuses, salt electrolysis apparatuses, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrating apparatuses, humidity sensors or gas sensors; and cation exchange resins.    ADVANTAGE - The surface modified material: has a surface modified with a sulfonimide compound group having high oxygen permeation and high proton conductivity; and improves the power generation performance of a fuel cell when applied to a catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Surface modified material comprises: a base material; and at least one of sulfonimide compound groups bonded onto a surface of the base material via at least one linking group of formula (-A1-Y1-) (I), where the sulfonimide compound group comprises, at least one of the linking groups (I) and at least two sulfonimide groups, in its molecular structure.    A1 = a direct bond or an organic group; and    Y1 = a bonding site with the base material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sulfonimide compound for surface modification comprising, at least one reactive end group of formula (-A1-Y2), and at least two sulfonimide groups of formula (-SO2NMSO2-), in its molecular structure.    M = H or alkali metal; and    Y2 = a reactive functional group which is reactive with a base material for surface modification.
NOVELTY - A catalyst has curved-shaped double thin film structure, and contains silica having diameter of 0.1-10 mu m and catalyst component.    USE - Catalyst is used for purifying exhaust gas with carbon dioxide emitted from electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst efficiently purifies the exhaust gas with suppressed generation of side reaction, and reduced usage amount of catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves conjugating silica and catalyst component. The content of silica is 3-25 %mass.
NOVELTY - A film comprises silicate, and is formed on the substrate.    USE - Film is used for substrate for electrode of solar cell, fuel cell, lithium cell and flat-panel display element, catalyst, gas sensor, biosensor and chemical reaction base material.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent sinterability and density, surface roughness holding time of 10 hours or less, and suppressed heterogeneous phase formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of film, which involves irradiating laser to the target containing silicate and forming film on a substrate.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a collector, and a negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material and binder, formed on the surface of collector. The negative electrode active material contains an element (a) that can alloy with lithium or a compound (b) containing the element (a). The binder is a branched polysaccharide.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, digital camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using the negative electrode has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The electroconductive sheet (S) has an electrode active material having 0.5 to 1.0 gram per cubic centimeter volume density, in which 90 percent of the particle size is 7.5 to 15 micrometers, 1 to 4 micrometers at 10 percent, and 4 to 7.5 micrometers at 50 percent. The ratio represented by the 90 percent and 10 percent of particle size integrating particle diameters is 0.18. The full capacity ratio of a pore, with hole diameter of 350 nanometer or more, accounts to the total pore volume of 35 percent when measured with mercury intrusion method.    USE - Electroconductive sheet for electrical double layer capacitors used as power supply for vehicles, e.g., fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fully suppresses internal resistance since the electroconductive sheet exhibits high wettability with respect to the electrolyte solution. Improves energy density of electrical double layer capacitor by utilizing non-aqueous electrolyte which exhibits high operating voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view for measuring the contact angle of the electroconductive sheet.    Droplet (L)    Electroconductive sheet (S)
NOVELTY - An aqueous composition comprises electrode active material and/or carbon material as conductive additive, water and anionic dispersant. The anionic dispersant comprises carboxylic acid and/or sulfonic acid at anionic sites. The anionic dispersant has acid value of 100-600 mg potassium hydroxide/g, hydroxyl value of 0-400 mg potassium hydroxide/g, and weight average molecular weight of 5000 or more.    USE - Aqueous composition is used for secondary battery electrode for secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (all claimed) and alkali secondary battery for motor vehicle, digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery electrode formed using aqueous composition has excellent adhesiveness with respect to collector, flexibility, and strength. The secondary battery formed using the secondary battery electrode has excellent dispersibility of active material and conductive additive, and charge-discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery electrode; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has metal housing that surrounds pipe of fixed position on exhaust channel in which exhaust gas of vehicle is exhausted. The one side of thermoelectric module housing is adhered to one side of the surface direction of metal housing. The radiating unit is installed between thermoelectric module and metal surface, so as to be connected to the one side of substrate. The charging apparatus is provided for charging the current developed with thermoelectric module.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation system used for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric power generation efficiency can be obtained. The predetermined electricity is exhausted to circulate the cooling water in the thermoelectric power generation system. The cooling efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Producing graphene by high pressure reduction, comprises diluting graphite oxide under an inert atmosphere, and performing high pressure reduction treatment at high temperature of greater than or equal to 900 degrees C under high pressure of greater than or equal to 1 MPa to prepare diluted graphite.    USE - The graphene is useful as an energy storage active material for storing hydrogen; in lithium ion battery, super capacitor or fuel cell, and nanoelectronic devices, high frequency circuits, photon sensors and electronic gene sequencing to reduce noise (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the usage of a chemical reagent, ensures less environmental pollution, and is suitable for reduction of various graphene oxide powder based on the various methods.
NOVELTY - The system has a balance management module (4) for receiving core data and parameter information of a direct current power supply (1) collected, by a central control unit (3). The balance management module receives parameter information of a hall component (5) for direct current power supply control and management. The management module receives alarm information based on operation of fuse (6) and a transfer switch (7)    USE - Electric vehicle battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls electricity power supply to a battery, thus prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle battery management system.    Direct current power supply (1)    Central control unit (3)    Balance management module (4)    Hall component (5)    Fuse (6)    Transfer switch (7)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has ducts (4) that are installed approximately flush with road surface. A row of wind turbines is installed inside the duct, and is in constant pneumatic communication with grilles (5) of duct and atmosphere above the road surface. A rotor shaft of wind turbine is physically attached to a hydraulic pump connected to a common hydraulic system. The common hydraulic system is regulated and operated at an electric generator to generate electricity. The electricity is regulated and transmitted.    USE - In-ground road wind-turbine system for capturing and converting wind energy into hydraulic and electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the common hydraulic system is regulated and operated at an electric generator to generate electricity, the simpler, efficient, less- intrusive and less-obstructive system for capturing wind energy can be created. The in-ground road wind-turbine system can be operated easily and safely and maintained without any disruption to movement of motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of the in-ground wind energy capturing system.    In-ground road wind-turbine system (1)    Motor vehicle (2)    Duct (4)    Grill (5)    Control panel (6)
NOVELTY - A load balancer (26) has several switches (28) which couple several power converters (22) to a DC bus (30). A controller (32) is in signal communication with power converters for determining voltage level of one of input power and output power at each power converter coupling to one of fuel cells (24) utilizing hydrogen as fuel. The controller determines voltage level along DC bus. The controller operates switches based on monitored voltage level of one of input power and output power of each of power converters to modulate the voltage level along DC bus at a reference voltage level.    USE - System for managing fuel cell systems having redundant fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - With the load balancer incorporated in fuel cell management system, the operating conditions of each fuel cell can be monitored for determining optimal operating conditions and for detecting failure or tale-tale signs. Thus, the fuel cell management system is enabled to take measures to isolate the faltering fuel cell for subsequent recovery actions, and to recalibrate the optimal operating conditions of the remaining fuel cells to ensure that power requirements be met.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell management system.    Power converters (22)    Fuel cells (24)    Load balancer (26)    Switches (28)    DC bus (30)    Controller (32)
NOVELTY - Power plant is equipped with terminals for connection of external electrical network by means of a toggle switcher, mains voltage sensor, contactor with two groups of contacts for switching, switching element for closing and low-duty uninterrupted power supply. Introduction of additional elements provides conversion of independent power plant to uninterrupted power supply with generator operating on fuel elements as reserve source, and therefore, considerable increase in life capability.    USE - Power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Multi-purpose plant with possibility of continuous and reliable operation both at unstable external network, and at its full failure, and high economy. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The device has upper end plate, lower end plate and tested bipolar plate. The bipolar plate is provided on the locating hole corresponding to the paper-electrode positioning hole. The four corners of membrane electrode assembly are provided with bipolar plate provided on the locating hole. A lower end plate is clamped with test bipolar plate.    USE - Flatness detecting device for fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The test result can be obtained efficiently.
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a heat exchanger (400) provided with an outlet pipe (431). An entry pipe (420) is fixed in another outlet pipe (432) that is ejected through the former outlet pipe. Another heat exchanger (500) is formed in heat exchange media parts that are ejected via the latter outlet pipe. A cooling loop part (600) is provided with the entry pipe. The former heat exchange media part is ejected via the former outlet pipe that cools a fuel cell stack (100). Another cooling loop part (700) cools the latter heat exchanger. A water pump (820) is equipped with the latter cooling loop part.    USE - Battery cooling system for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces necessary component in the battery cooling part, loss of electric energy, maintenance cost of a car body, battery manufacturing cost of the car body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery cooling system.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Heat exchangers (400, 500)    Entry pipe (420)    Outlet pipes (431, 432)    Cooling loop parts (600, 700)    Water pump (820)    Battery cooling system (1000)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery that is set in a battery circular plate mounted on the electric vehicle through a rotating shaft. The centre of the battery circular plate is connected with a gear box. The gear box and wheel shaft is provided with a battery circular plate of the battery.    USE - Energy-saving device for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the electrical vehicle can be reduced with simple structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves supporting catalyst i.e. carbon, of a catalyst layer (22) in a surface of a base film (21). A foreign material (24) of the catalyst is removed from the catalyst layer. Correction ink (26) containing the catalyst and solvent is applied in a pinhole (27) of the catalyst layer. The correction ink is heated to evaporate the solvent, where solid content of the correction ink is 10-90 percent. The foreign material is selected by a front-end of a pen-shaped instrument (25) with better adhesive property.    USE - Correction method for a catalyst layer sheet that is utilized for a fixed-type cogeneration membrane electrode assembly for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables heating the correction ink to evaporate the solvent, so that the pinhole of the membrane electrode assembly can be manufactured easily and battery performance can be improved, thus avoiding occurrence of aggregate such as small waste particles and the foreign material during manufacturing process of the catalyst layer sheet and improving yield of the catalyst layer sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a correction method.    Base film (21)    Catalyst layer (22)    Foreign material (24)    Pen-shaped instrument (25)    Correction ink (26)    Pinhole (27)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (3) utilizing molten salt as an electrolyte. The separator is made up of resin that contains hydrogen fluoride, where average hole diameter of the separator is 0.1-5 micrometer. Thickness of the separator is 10-300 micrometer. The resin is a mixture of PTFE, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polymethyl pentene, polyvinylidene chloride, a polybutadiene, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polybutylene naphthalate, polyacrylonitrile, polymethyl methacrylate and polycarbonates.    USE - Molten salt battery i.e. sodium sulfur battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is made up of resin that contains hydrogen fluoride, where the average hole diameter of the separator is 0.1-5 micrometer, so that occurrence of thermal runaway can be prevented when the hydrogen fluoride is generated inside the battery and cycling characteristics can be acquired, thus ensuring safety of the battery and suppressing fall of performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a molten salt battery    Positive electrode (1)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode material (12)    Negative electrode collector (21)
NOVELTY - The gasket has seal lips (15,16) arranged parallely in two rows. The seal lip (15) is formed in angular shape. The seal lip (16) is formed in multistage angular shape. The height of vertex (15d) of the angular shaped portion from the seal base of seal lip (15) is smaller than the height of vertex (16d) of angular shaped portion from the seal base of seal lip (16). A sealing element is arranged on the outer periphery of the surface of a membrane electrode assembly (9).    USE - Gasket for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed) used for power supply of electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of sealing performance of the gasket can be improved. The size reduction of the stack and thickness reduction of the cell module can be achieved by the multiplex seal structure. The corrosion-resistant improvement with respect to combustible gas can be achieved. The formation of the low fastening force of the stack can be achieved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasket structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (9)    Main portion of membrane electrode assembly (9a)    Frame (13)    Seal lips (15,16)    Vertices of seal lips (15d,16d)
NOVELTY - The battery contains a fine-powdery active material, nonionic surfactant i.e. polyoxyethylene alkyl ether group, an electrically conductive agent, a binder and a solvent that are added to form a pellet-form electrode. The pellet-form electrode is arranged on a separator (3) after performing a drying process. Drying temperature of the pellet-form electrode is 200-300 degree Celsius. The nonionic surfactant added with respect to electrode solid content is 0.1-0.4 mass percent.    USE - Coin-shaped battery for use in an electronic device. Can also be used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pellet-form electrode is arranged along the separator after performing the drying process, so that adhesiveness of the electrically conductive agent and the binder can be improved, thus improving high-load electric current characteristic of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a coin-shaped battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coin-shaped battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Gasket (4)    Sealing board (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has cathode electrode (33) that consists of diffused layer (37) and catalyst layer (36). An anode electrode (31) consists of diffused layer (34) and catalyst layer (35). An electrolytic membrane (32) is arranged between cathode and anode electrodes. A hydrophobic porous body (5) is provided between cathode electrode and cathode side collector (2). The catalyst layer of anode electrode contains palladium as catalyst.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. passive-type formic-acid direct fuel cell for e.g. automotive application. Can also be used in active-type formic-acid direct fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses fall of the output accompanying progress of the operation time of formic acid fuel cell at low cost and simple structure by providing hydrophobic porous body between membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and current collecting plate of cathode side. Maintains performance of initial stage over long period time without storing the adsorbate in catalyst material since adsorbate on the surface of catalyst materials of catalyst layer of anode electrode is reduced or removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Cathode side collector (2)    Hydrophobic porous body (5)    Anode electrode (31)    Electrolytic membrane (32)    Cathode electrode (33)    Diffused layer (34)    Catalyst layer (35)    Catalyst layer (36)    Diffused layer (37)
NOVELTY - The battery has winding portion that is wounded by a power generation sheet containing a positive electrode (10) and a negative electrode (20). The battery is formed to satisfy conditional expressions relating space between mutually adjacent current collection tabs (12,22) connected to electrodes, the length of the winding direction of negative electrode, width of positive current collection tab, length of the winding direction of the positive electrode, and number of the positive electrode current collection tabs.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as assembled battery for vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the variation in liquid quantity distribution of the electrolyte solution impregnated at each region of the positive electrode and negative electrode can be suppressed, the fall of battery capacity can be suppressed. Since the current collection tabs does not overlap, the short circuit by the contact of burr can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode current collection tab (12)    Negative electrode (20)    Negative electrode current collection tab (22)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode is provided with a sheet-like collector containing a nonwoven fabric of an aluminum fiber (5). An active material layer is supported by the collector. A through-hole (10) penetrates the collector. The active material layer is formed along thickness direction of an electrode body, where ratio of volume of the through-hole to electrode volume is 2.0-25.0 percent. A groove (2) is formed in a surface of the collector, where aperture diameter of the through-hole is 3 times lesser than electrode thickness.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) of a mobile information terminal such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant (PDA), and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is impregnated with electrolyte solution, so that an ion-conducting operation and load characteristic of current can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode.    Groove (2)    Space (3)    Aluminum fiber (5)    Frame-like thin part (7)    Through-hole (10)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a molded object (110) that is provided with several independent accommodation holes (111). An electrode group is provided with a sheet-like separator arranged between a sheet-like positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are accommodated in accommodation hole which is provided with an electrolyte solution. A heater (302) is provided in the interior space of the molded object.    USE - Power supply device used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, forklift and in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature rise at the time while using the power supply device is prevented, the thermal efficiency is enhanced. Since the power supply unit and the molded object are contacted reliably, the heat of the power supply unit is easy transmitted to the molded object. The thermal radiation rate of the molded object is increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (100)    Molded object (110)    Accommodation hole (111)    Heater (302)    Temperature control unit (304)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has flat battery cases (20-22) arranged with a cylindrical secondary battery, and an opening part provided in the cases. Heat exchangers (30-33) with a heat-medium channel are formed inside the cases, and a heat-medium supply pipe (40) is connected with heat exchangers to supply a long life coolant (LLC) in the heat medium channel from exterior of the cases. A heat-medium discharge pipe (50) discharges the LLC in the heat-medium channel to the exterior of the cases. A pipe connection part (36) is provided in a block (35).    USE - Apparatus for adjusting temperature of a secondary battery of a motor vehicle. Can also be used in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-medium discharge pipe discharges the LLC in the heat-medium channel to the exterior of the cases, where distance the cases and the heat exchangers are contracted, so as to reduce thermal resistance between the cases and the heat exchangers while simplifying structure of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery temperature adjusting apparatus.    Secondary battery temperature adjusting apparatus (10)    Battery cases (20-22)    Heat exchanger (30-33)    Block (35)    Pipe connection part (36)    Heat-medium supply pipe (40)    Heat-medium discharge pipe (50)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode plate provided with a positive electrode compound material layer, and a negative electrode plate provided with a negative electrode compound material layer. The ratio of the porosity of the heat-resistant porous layer of a separator with respect to the porosity of the resin porous layer of the separator ranges from 1 to 1.15. The porosity of the heat-resistant porous layer is greater than or equal to 50%.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. notebook computer, video camcorder. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the internal resistance of the lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the relationship between the value of the ratio of the porosity of the heat-resistant porous layer with respect to the porosity of the resin porous layer and a resistance value. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has positive and negative electrode sheets provided with a positive electrode compound material layer and a negative electrode compound material layer, respectively. A negative electrode active material is made of a graphite material. Packing density of the negative electrode compound material layer containing the graphite material is 1.0-1.2 gram per centimeter cube. A positive electrode active material is made of nickel containing lithium complex oxide that contains composition of zirconium and tungsten. A molar ratio of the zirconium and the tungsten is 0.1:0.86.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is made of the nickel containing lithium complex oxide that contains composition of the zirconium and the tungsten, where the molar ratio of the zirconium and the tungsten is 0.1:0.86, so that deterioration of capacitance can be prevented under high temperature, and fall of output in a low state of charge (SOC) area can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Battery case (15)    Cover body (25)    Case main body (30)    Safety valve (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has a contact layer (2) formed in a surface of a foil-shaped collector (1). A compound-material layer (5) is filled with an active material (3). The compound-material layer and a binder are formed on the contact layer. A gap is formed in the compound-material layer. The contact layer contains a material selected from a group consisting of gold, platinum, nickel, tin and lead. A lithium ion battery electrode is connected with the compound-material layer. Penetration depth of the contact layer is 5-30 percent of thickness of the compound-material layer.    USE - Lithium ion battery i.e. secondary battery, for use as an electric power supply source of a portable electronic device e.g. digital camera, notebook-type personal computer and mobile telephone. Can also be used for a power supply of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compound-material layer and the binder are formed on the contact layer, where the gap is formed in the compound-material layer, so that adhesiveness between the compound-material layer and the collector can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion battery electrode.    Foil-shaped collector (1)    Contact layer (2)    Active material (3)    Electrically conductive auxiliary layer (4)    Compound-material layer (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has housing which accommodates stack (10) and inverter apparatus (11), a partition (21) in which through-opening (20) arranged between a space where stack is accommodated and second space where inverter apparatus is accommodated, and in which first power line (14) and second power line (15) are penetrated is formed, and a shielding board (24) which covers the through-opening and which has first and second holes in which the first and second power lines are penetrated respectively. The through-opening is made larger than the sum of the area of the first and second holes.    USE - Fuel cell system for producing electric power that can be used at home.    ADVANTAGE - Space saving construction is maintained. Outflow of combustible gas at the side of inverter apparatuses is suppressed. Assembly-operation space of a fuel cell system is made small, and the vertical direction of the fuel cell system is also made small. The fuel cell system obtains compact structure with high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stack in which fuel gas and oxidizing agent react generates direct-current power by the reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent. The inverter apparatus converts the direct-current power to alternating current power. The first power line and the second power line supply the direct-current power to the inverter apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Stack (10)    Inverter apparatus (11)    First power line (14)    Second power line (15)    Through-opening (20)    Partition (21)    Shielding board (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery case provided with an electrolyte. An electric power generation part is opposingly arranged with a positive electrode and a negative electrode through a separator. A protective layer (2) is formed in an outer surface or inner surface of the battery case. An exterior label is arranged in an outer side of the protective layer. A positive electrode plate is provided with a positive electrode lead. A top insulation board is attached to an upper part of an electrode group.    USE - Battery i.e. secondary battery e.g. nickel hydride battery and nickel cadmium battery, for a power supply of a portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer and camera such as digital camera and video camera, a cordless-sized electric tool and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer is formed in the outer surface or the inner surface of the battery case, so that the battery case can be protected by the protective layer, and the battery ensures safety during heavy current flowing, and is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Protective layer (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an insulation cooling spacer (4) which insulates a battery (3). The opposing surfaces of the battery adjoin a battery block (7) arranged at lamination state. The insulation cooling spacer is equipped with a cooling fluid channel of a watertight structure. The cooling fluid channel is connected with a cooling mechanism (2). The insulation cooling spacer is cooled with the cooling fluid supplied from the cooling mechanism. An end surface plate (8) is positioned at the both ends of the battery block. The pair of end surface plates is connected with a fix bar (9).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled uniformly, thus the temperature difference of the battery can be reduced. Deterioration of the battery due to temperature difference can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling mechanism (2)    Battery (3)    Insulation cooling spacer (4)    Battery block (7)    End surface plate (8)    Fix bar (9)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a case (16) with an opening on an upper surface, in which an elliptical capacitor element (11) having pair of electrode is accommodated. A pair of bus-bar has external connection terminal portion (14b) for connecting an electrode connection portion (14a) to the electrode pair. The capacitor element has a through-hole (13) in the center portion. The organic resin is filled in through-hole and case.    USE - Case mold type capacitor of inverter circuit for motor drive of hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device, electric equipment, and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By filling the through-hole with organic resin, the rigidity of capacitor element is improved. The metallized film in the through-hole is fixed by organic resin, so that the vibration of a metallized film can be suppressed and the generation of the noise in the case mold type capacitor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (11)    Through-hole (13)    Electrode connection portion (14a)    External connection terminal portion (14b)    Case (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a resin layer (13) on a metal mold (11) formed with an inversion corrugated pattern (4b). A hard spot and a non-hardened portion are selectively expressed to resin layer. A basic microstructure (3) is formed by removing hard spot and non-hardened portion. The basic microstructure is moved to a base material (2). The metal mold is removed from moved basic microstructure. A pattern formation region (R1) is protruded toward the basic microstructure side from a non-pattern-forming region (R2).    USE - Method for manufacturing microstructure used for display device, biodevice and storage media. Can also be used in optical device such as waveguide, diffraction grating, micro lens and polarizing element, photonic crystal, organic electroluminescent illumination device, LCD display, FED display, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The basic microstructure can be positioned with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of microstructure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (2)    Basic microstructure (3)    Inversion corrugated pattern (4b)    Metal mold (11)    Resin layer (13)    Pattern formation region (R1)    Non-pattern-forming region (R2)
NOVELTY - A cooling system (200) comprises cooling tank for accommodating cooling water, pump for sucking up cooling water of cooling tank and supplying heat-emitting part by own rotation, and inertia device which has a rotary body having predetermined inertia moment. The pump side rotating shaft makes rotation of pump and rotation of rotary body interlock. Driving-side rotating shaft is cooperating with drive part of vehicle (10). The control part which controls movement of clutch is provided. Control part connects clutch at time of braking of vehicle.    USE - Cooling system for cooling heat-emitting part mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves working efficiency of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cooling system (200) comprises cooling tank for accommodating cooling water, pump for sucking up cooling water of cooling tank and supplying heat-emitting part by own rotation, and inertia device which has a rotary body having predetermined inertia moment. The pump side rotating shaft makes rotation of pump and rotation of rotary body interlock. Driving-side rotating shaft is cooperating with drive part of vehicle (10). The clutch is arranged between pump side rotating shaft and driving-side rotating shaft. The control part which controls movement of clutch is provided. Control part connects clutch at time of braking of vehicle. The rotary body and pump are rotated using inertia force of vehicle. Rotation of rotary body opens the clutch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Hydrogen tank (120)    Cooling system (200)
NOVELTY - The solar array has one or more string buses of series-connected solar modules (102) that are provided to produce a current. Each string bus is provided to produce a voltage. A controller (109) is configured to balance currents produced by the solar modules in each string bus. The balance voltages are produced by the one or more string buses in the solar array. The local management units (101) are coupled between one of the solar modules and one of the string buses.    USE - Solar array for energy generating systems such as windmills, water turbines and hydrogen fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The energy production performance of the photovoltaic systems can be improved. The controller turns on the switch to provide path around the diode to improve efficiency during the period the switch is turned off.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer-implemented method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar array.    Energy generating system (100)    Local management units (101)    Solar modules (102)    Serial power bus (103)    Controller (109)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has an electric motor (22) positioned opposite to another electric motor (24). A differential gear system (26) is connected to the electric motors. The gear system includes a differential gear set connected to the electric motors, and another differential gear set connected to front wheels (6, 8) and rear wheels (10, 12). A controller (34) is connected to each of the electric motors, and selectively and independently controls operational speed of each electric motor to selectively provide an acceleration boost through the latter gear set.    USE - Asynchronous boost assist system for charging batteries of a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be employed to charge on-board vehicle batteries by operating the electric motors in opposite directions during breaking or at a stop. The system provides added power to allow the vehicle to quickly accelerate from a stop to a cruising speed. The system provides added power by increasing speed of the electric motor at cruising speed, thus improving off-the-line performance of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle    (2) a method for operating a boost assist system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a motor vehicle including an asynchronous boost assist system.    Front wheels (6, 8)    Rear wheels (10, 12)    Asynchronous boost assist system (20)    Electric motors (22, 24)    Differential gear system (26)    Controller (34)
NOVELTY - A colloidal slurry of asphaltite in water, comprises colloidal fraction of asphaltite particles (50-80 wt.%) dispersed in water (20-50 wt.%), where at least 10% of the asphaltite particles have a particle size of less than or equal to 1 microns.    USE - In low nitrogen oxides burners as main fuel and/or reburn fuel; and as fuel in gasification and oxycoal processes, in diesel engine applications, and/or in gas turbine applications and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry is free of sulfur. The occurrence of damage to the cylinder and/or piston is greatly reduced due to the clean burning of the particles.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (101) has electric power generation unit (105) which generates direct-current (DC) power. An electric power converter (106) is provided to convert DC power into alternating current (AC) power, and to output an electric power load. An electric power measuring device is fixed to measure electric power supplied from commercial power source (102) to electric power load (104). A controller (107) is configured to detect abnormality of measuring device based on detected change in reactive power and change in secondary power measured by power measuring device.    USE - Distribution type electric power generating apparatus such as solar power generation device, wind power generator, and solar-power-generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The connection states of the electric current detector can be diagnosed without reducing the supply amount of the active power from the distribution type electric power generating apparatus. The abnormality of the electric power measuring device is detected easily to measure the power supply from the commercial power source which carries out grid connection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating distribution type generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the distribution type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Distribution type electric power generating apparatus (101)    Commercial power source (102)    Electric power load (104)    Electric power generation unit (105)    Electric power converter (106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has exhaust chamber which is attached to lower surface of front hood (7). Exhaust duct (24) is extended upward in vertical direction from rear section of fuel cell case (10). An exhaust port is provided at upper end of the exhaust duct which is opened into the exhaust chamber. A through hole is provided inside the exhaust chamber, and is covered with a cover (33). An opening is provided in the cover. The opening is provided above and away from upper surface of the front hood, and opening unit is opened towards rear of vehicle.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust port is provided at upper end of the exhaust duct which is opened into the exhaust chamber, and exhaust duct is extended upward in vertical direction from rear section of fuel cell case, so that the air can be sucked smoothly into fuel cell by reducing the ventilation resistance of exhaust passage. Hence the entry of water into exhaust duct can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Front hood (7)    Fuel cell case (10)    Exhaust duct (24)    Cover (33)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has fuel cell (4) which is accommodated in case (24) in which exhaust duct (27,28) and air intake duct (25,26) are attached to side surface of rear side and front side of vehicle. Case is arranged in sub-frame (32) that surrounds rear and front and both left and right portion of case. Drive unit (7) is formed by connecting propulsion motor (5) and gear box (6) is connected with rear side portion of sub-frame. Both-right-and-left-ends portions of sub-frame and drive unit are supported into vehicle portion with mount apparatus (33-35), respectively.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell of vehicle is accommodated in case, so that the fuel cell can be protected effectively by applying impact force to the vehicle. The electricity generation of amount of fuel cell that sucks in air from front side of fuel cell vehicle and discharges air toward the rear side of the vehicle can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the front portion of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (4)    Propulsion motor (5)    Gear box (6)    Drive unit (7)    Case (24)    Air intake ducts (25,26)    Exhaust ducts (27,28)    Sub-frame (32)    Mount apparatus (33-35)
NOVELTY - The system (A1) has solid oxide fuel cell (20) which is provided to produce electric power by circulating anode and cathode gas to anode pole (21) and cathode pole (22) that are stacked on electrolytic membrane (23). A restarting unit (102) is provided to perform restart process by supplying cathode gas to cathode pole and starting combustor (12), when temperature of solid oxide fuel cell is determined to be turned into below preset temperature by fuel cell temperature determination unit (101). Hydrogen-containing-gas is supplied to anode pole by modifier.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The restarting unit of solid oxide fuel cell system performs restart process by supplying cathode gas to cathode pole and starting combustor, so that the size of the solid oxide fuel cell system can be reduced. The solid oxide fuel cell system can be heated rapidly. The power consumption of the system can be reduced. The efficiency of the system can be improved. The system can be operated within short duration of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating solid oxide fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solid oxide fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Starting combustor (12)    Solid oxide fuel cell (20)    Anode pole (21)    Cathode pole (22)    Fuel cell temperature determination unit (23)    Fuel cell temperature determination unit (101)    Restarting unit (102)    Solid oxide fuel cell system (A1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (A) has resonator (10) in which weight portion (13) is supported through a spring portion (12) on a base portion (11). Weight portion (23) is provided with diaphragm which is affixed with piezoelectric element (22) on a main surface. Both the weight portions are respectively attached to both ends of diaphragm. Power generating element (20) is bendably vibrated along an up-down direction. The weight portion (13) is fluctuated with a predetermined frequency focusing on a vertical axis with respect to the bending vibration surface of power generating element.    USE - Piezoelectric generating apparatus mounting to vehicles such as bicycle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external vibration can be efficiently converted into the oscillation movement centering on vertical axis with respect to the bending vibration surface of the electricity generating element with the resonator, so that electric power generation amount can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the piezoelectric generating apparatus.    Resonator (10)    Base portion (11)    Spring portion (12)    Weight portions (13,23)    Power generating element (20)    Piezoelectric element (22)    Piezoelectric generating apparatus (A)
NOVELTY - The cell (A1) has a frame (20) with an electrode assembly. Separator (40,41) clamps the frame from both the surfaces of the frame. Several protrusions (21) are mutually positioned on both the surfaces of the frame at preset intervals. A gas flow path (S1) of hydrogen-containing-gas is formed in one surface of the frame. A gas flow path (S2) of oxygen-containing gas is formed in the other surface of the frame. The protrusions of the one surface and the protrusions of the other surface are asymmetrically positioned on the frame in the lamination direction of the cell.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the stress generation location of the frame and distribution can be shifted even if differential voltage arises, the exhaustion tolerance on the structure can be increased, without decreasing the circulation cross-sectional area of the reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Frame (20)    Protrusions (21)    Separators (40,41)    Fuel cell (A1)    Flow path of hydrogen-containing gas (S1)    Flow path of oxygen-containing gas (S2)
NOVELTY - The cell has electrode assembly membrane (30) that is provided join an anode (32) and cathode (33) to respective surfaces of electrolytic membrane (31). A frame (20) is integrally formed in the electrode assembly membrane. A pair of separator (40,41) is provided to clamp the electrode assembly membrane and frame. A pair of clamping element (42,43) is clamped with electrode assembly membrane formed in the pair of separator. A position of clamping edge portions (42a,43a) of a pair of clamping element is mutually deviated along lamination direction of fuel cell main portion.    USE - Fuel cell Solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can effectively prevent the failure by the stress resulting from the differential pressure of hydrogen-containing-gas and oxygen-containing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Frame (20)    Electrode assemble membrane (30)    Electrolytic membrane (31)    Anode (32)    Cathode (33)    Separators (40,41)    Clamping elements (42,43)    Clamping edge portions (42a,42a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has a pressing section (240) that presses a positive electrode (22) to a flat installation surface (215). The positive electrode includes an electric power generation element, and is cut from a sheet stock (D) that is rolled up in a roll. An imaging camera (230) detects the position of the pressed positive electrode. The detected position of pressed positive electrode is used as position information of the positive electrode in subsequent process.    USE - Position detection apparatus of laminating apparatus for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle, solar cell, and electronic device e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The detected position of pressed positive electrode is used as position information of the positive electrode in subsequent process, so that the precision of subsequent process from the position detection apparatus can be improved. The position of the pressed positive electrode can be detected accurately. The damage occurred to the positive electrode of apparatus can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for position detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laminating apparatus.    Positive electrode (22)    Position detection apparatus (200)    Flat installation surface (215)    Imaging camera (230)    Pressing section (240)    Sheet material (D)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrode conveyance section (200) that conveys electrode (22) having predetermined shape in direction tangential to cylindrical rotating portions towards gap between cylindrical rotating portions. A joining section (400) joins separators together in state of electrode between the separators conveyed by cylindrical rotating portions. The electrode is bagged by separator by simultaneously delivering and layering separators from rotating cylindrical rotating portions to both surfaces of electrode in state conveyed by electrode conveyance section.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing bagging electrode for assembling electric power generation element of battery used in motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of separator is simultaneously laminated to both surfaces of the electrode, so that the bagging electrode can be produced at high-speed and the productive time of the battery can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the bagging electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for manufacturing bagging electrode.    Electrode (22)    Positive electrode cutting portion (100)    Electrode conveyance section (200)    Imaging camera (230)    Joining section (400)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a separator conveyance units (310,320) that convey separators (40) having a predetermined shape, in a held state. An electrode conveyance unit conveys an electrode such as positive electrode (22) having a predetermined shape. The separator is successively separated from the separator conveyance unit and is laminated to the electrode while delivering the separator to the electrode from the downstream side in the direction of conveyance so that the separator and the electrode are overlapped in a predetermined position.    USE - Laminating apparatus for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - A high-speed lamination can be obtained without stopping the separator and the electrode, thus the productive time of the battery can be shortened. The formation of wrinkles in the electrode can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lamination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the lamination process of laminating apparatus.    Positive electrode (22)    Separator (40)    Suction conveyance (220)    Separator conveyance units (310,320)    Cutting portion (350)    Sending roller portion (360)
NOVELTY - The adsorption region adsorbs separator in rotation direction upstream of rotating conveyance unit (300). Rotation direction downstream of conveyance unit is spaced away from separator by non-adsorption region. The outer peripheral surface (311) is rotated relatively with adsorption and non-adsorption regions. The peripheral surface adsorbed in adsorption region is conveyed to non-adsorption region. The electrode and separator are laminated from rotation direction downstream by spacing away the separator from peripheral surface, and delivering separator to electrode.    USE - Apparatus for laminating battery used for solar cell, motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode and separator are laminated from rotation direction downstream by spacing away the separator from peripheral surface, and delivering separator to electrode, the manufacturing time of battery is reduced. The adsorption precision, welding precision and processing precision of the laminating apparatus are improved. The frictional force of separator material is reduced by reducing a suction force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for laminating battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rotating conveyance unit of laminating apparatus.    Rotating conveyance drum (300)    Lamination drums (310,320)    Outer peripheral surface (311)    Recessed unit (313)    Separator cutter (351)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has secondary holding unit (115) that is reciprocated between lamination table (141) and negative electrode supply table (131). The secondary holding unit releases the negative electrode on lamination table, when primary holding unit (114) holds separator electrode assembly (20) to which the position is adjusted on positive electrode supply table (121). Secondary holding unit holds the negative electrode (30) with which position is adjusted on negative electrode supply table, when primary holding unit releases electrode assembly on lamination table.    USE - Apparatus for laminating separator electrode assembly mounted on lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator electrode assembly and the electrode can be laminated efficiently with high precision. Since the horizontal position of the packing positive electrode and negative electrode is adjusted, the structure of the lamination robot can be simplified. The weight of the arm units can be reduced so as to operate the arm units at high-speed. The position accuracy at the time of adsorption apparatus that adsorbs an anode package case and a cathode plate can be improved. The performance of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for laminating separator electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laminating apparatus.    Separator electrode assembly (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Apparatus for laminating separator electrode assembly (100)    Holding unit (114,115)    Positive electrode supply table (121)    Negative electrode supply table (131)    Lamination table (141)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a conveyer that curves, grasps, and conveys the electrode material. The conveyer is configured in a manner so as to hold the electrode material at a position at which there is no contact with components of other steps that are downstream in the direction of conveyance. The conveyer has grip arms (23-26) that hold the both-sides edge orthogonal to the electrode material or the conveyance direction of the electrode.    USE - Apparatus for conveying electrode material such as strip-shaped or foil-shaped electrode film in electrode manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing electrode of battery for vehicle such as electric train and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By curving the electrode element, the rigidity in the direction of conveyance is heightened, and drooping downwards can be prevented. By using the conveyance device, the electrode element can be easily conveyed to a target position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conveying method for battery electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the curve shaped band-electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Grip arms (23-26)    Band-electrode material (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a pair of gas diffusion layer (20a,20c) which clamps a membrane electrode assembly(10). A pair of separator (30) clamps the membrane electrode assembly and the pair of gas diffusion layer. The separator is provided with a rib (31) which forms gas flow paths (Ca,Cc) in the surface which mutually opposes the gas diffusion layer. The occupied area ratio of the gas flow paths in the surface which mutually opposes the gas diffusion layer and thickness of gas diffusion layers satisfies specific formula.    USE - Fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since occupied area ratio of the gas flow paths in the surface which mutually opposes the gas diffusion layer and thickness of gas diffusion layers satisfies specific formula, the oxygen transport resistance and electronic resistance of the fuel cell can be reduced and the performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Gas diffusion layer (20a,20c)    Separator (30)    Rib (31)    Fuel cell (100)    Gas flow paths (Ca,Cc)    Diffusion layer thickness (t)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a liquid fuel vaporizer having heating plates with holes. The liquid fuel vaporizer includes a tubular body, a plurality of heating plates and a heater. The heating plates are arranged in order with spaced at intervals in the passage of the tubular body, and the heater, which may heat up the heating plates, is bonded to radial periphery of the heating plates. The liquid fuel vaporizer of the present invention may lower the power loss of the liquid fuel vaporized by using the heating plates with holes. Besides, the liquid fuel vaporizer can provide better reaction performance.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (FC) is provided. The FC uses dimethylether or a dimethylether solution as fuel. The stability of the fuel in the FC is stably functioned. Thus, the FC provides power stably as well.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has conveyance unit (200) that conveys electrode (40) and pair of separators (30) along conveyance direction. A primary joining chip (302) joins lateral edges of separators located in conveyance and intersecting directions, and secondary joining chip (303) joins lateral edges of separators located in downstream of conveyance direction. A control unit controls operation of conveyance unit and joining chips, and sequentially overlaps front edge of lateral edges of separators.    USE - Apparatus used for manufacturing packaged electrode of battery cell for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and household appliance goods.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the apparatus used for manufacturing the packaged electrode is improved, such that the battery cell is easily and efficiently manufactured. The edges of separators are easily joined by using the primary and secondary joining chips. The turning-over or wrinkling of the separators is prevented by joining the edges of the separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing packaged electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for manufacturing the packaged electrode.    Separator (30)    Electrode (40)    Apparatus used for manufacturing packaged electrode (100)    Conveyance unit (200)    Primary joining chip (302)    Secondary joining chip (303)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode structure provided with electrical active material and metal fibers. The metal fibers are provided with a conductive structure i.e. nonwoven fabric structure. The electrical active material is mixed with conductive material, binding agent and porous ceramic particle. Thickness of the metal fibers is 1-200 micrometer. The metal fibers are made of stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, copper and alloy. A fiber layer is arranged at a solvent less dry pulverized body.    USE - Battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a cellular phone, a notebook-type personal computer (PC) and a miniature device i.e. mobile display.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high energy density and high charge-discharge rate and low manufacturing cost. The battery reduces surface area of the conductive structure and weight rate of the metal fiber and increases discharge frequency so as to prevent capacity deterioration and adhesive property between the electrical active material and the conductive structure. The battery increases battery reaction area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an operation of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has a positive electrode (14) comprising carbon material whose pore volume ratio is greater than a pore volume ratio of carbon material of a negative electrode (16). The pore volume ratio is equal to total volume of pores having a pore size of less than 1 nm and total volume of pores having a pore size greater than 1 nm. An electrolyte solution comprises a salt dissolved in a solvent, where the salt is selected from a group consisting of organic acids, inorganic acids and ammonium salts.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor i.e. ultra capacitor, for use in a cell phone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative electrodes comprise carbon-based electrodes, where the pore size and pore size distribution within the respective electrodes are tailored to size of ion that interacts with the respective electrode such that customization provides high specific capacitance, and improved capacitive aging and long term stability. The electrodes and a separator are impregnated with an electrolytic solution, which allows ionic current to flow between the electrodes to prevent electronic current from discharging the cell. The capacitor includes a carbon electrode assembly to allow positive and negative ions to easily move in and out of the pores of the respective carbon electrodes, thus minimizing capacitance fading effect while maintaining performance. The carbon-based electrodes are efficient, long-life and high energy density devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making an electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portion of an electric double layer capacitor.    Electric double layer capacitor (10)    Enclosing body (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Current collectors (22, 24)
NOVELTY - The wind-energy motorcar has a wind channel (1), by which an air flow is pushed in a taper, where the air flow acts on the vehicle, where two impellers (2) are accurately mounted and are driven by the incoming wind. The derived rotational energy drives an electrical generator (3) which charges an accumulator (5). The electrical generator is driven by a combustion engine (4), so that a constant power supply is ensured for the electric car.    USE - Wind-energy motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The wind-energy motorcar has a wind channel, by which an air flow is pushed in a taper, where the air flow acts on the vehicle, where two impellers are accurately mounted and are driven by the incoming wind, and thus ensures improved wind-energy motorcar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a wind-energy motorcar. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wind channel (1)    Impellers (2)    Electrical generator (3)    Combustion engine (4)    Accumulator (5)
NOVELTY - The station has an electricity oil filter for performing refrigeration and lubricating to the station. Oil stocks are independently operated by an electrical temperature-steered oscillation piston pump. An induction generator e.g. asynchronous or synchronous generator, is used as a starter of an internal combustion engine. A fuel line is used to preheat an outer side of a heat exchanger. A drive motor is spatially arranged above the induction generator and the oil stacks. The drive motor and the induction generator are separated by a thermally insulating layer.    USE - Household block-type thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The station can transfer oil-gas mixture from the oil stack to an intake manifold so as to provide positive pressure on the crankcase when pressure equalization does not occur in the oil stack to reduce creation of vacuum on a suction part by using a nozzle such that uncontrolled oil consumption of the station is reduced and heat loss of the station is reduced, thus achieving efficient heat-insulating functions of the station, and hence improving energy efficiency of the station by 90 percent.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing power prediction for each of battery strands (11, 12) and evaluating results (U-Pred1, U-Pred2) of the power predictions of each battery strand. Another power prediction is performed based on evaluation results of the former power prediction. Threshold values (Out3) and/or prognosticated current values (Out4) are computed for a battery system (10) based on results (I-Pred-Short, I-Pred-Long, U-Pred- Short, U-Pred-long) of the latter power prediction, where the threshold values contain border voltages and/or marginal currents.    USE - Method for determining battery threshold values and/or prognosticated current values for a common battery controller of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the threshold values and/or the prognosticated current values based on results of power prediction, so that maximum power of the battery system can be predicted. The method enables carrying out the power predictions for a subset of the battery strands in switched off condition, thus increasing efficiency of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for charging and/or discharging a battery system    (2) a common battery controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for creating a modified battery threshold values and/or power projections.    Results of power prediction (I-Pred-Short, I-Pred-Long, U-Pred- Short, U-Pred-long)    Threshold values (Out3)    Prognosticated current values (Out4)    Evaluating results (U-Pred1, U-Pred2)    Battery system (10)    Battery strands (11, 12)    Common battery controller (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolytic membrane (16) which is formed between electrodes (18,20) of membrane electrode assembly (14), and separators (32,34). The edge portion at the outer circumference of the adjacent separators is spaced apart from the edge portion at the outer circumference of other adjacent separators. An adhesive layer (43) is formed between the edge portions at the outer circumference of separators, for covering the end faces at the outer circumference of separators from edge portions.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separators can be combined together easily and reliably and the structure of the fuel cell can be made simple while achieving desired bonding strength of the separators and increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Electrolytic membrane (16)    Electrodes (18,20)    Separators (32,34)    Adhesive layer (43)
NOVELTY - The tank i.e. hydrogen gas tank (10), has a liner (11) made of resin and storing pressurized fluid, and a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic layer (12) surrounding and reinforcing the liner. A detector (20) i.e. crack gauge or strain gauge, is intervened between the liner and the plastic layer, and detects lifetime related value depending on the liner and the plastic layer from physical quantities of an intervening region. An artificial imperfect structure (21) is formed on a metal film element at an outer surface side of the liner so as not to expose to an inner surface of the liner.    USE - Pressure tank i.e. hydrogen gas tank, for storing high-pressure gas i.e. hydrogen gas, as fuel that is utilized in a fuel cell vehicle and a compressed natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects the lifetime related value depending on the liner and the reinforcing layer from the physical quantities of the intervening region, thus enabling prediction of lifetime of the pressure tank in which internal pressure varies with high precision, and suppressing influence of usage and piece-to-piece variation in the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen gas tank and a block diagram of a control device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen gas tank (10)    Liner (11)    Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic layer (12)    Detector (20)    Artificial imperfect structure (21)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery temperature estimation apparatus (10) has a temperature sensor (10f) which detects the outside temperature of a secondary battery. A CPU (10a) obtains a temperature estimated value by giving proportionality calculation and integral calculation to the difference of the detected temperature and a past temperature estimated value. The CPU changes the proportional gain of the proportionality calculation and the integral gain of the integral calculation according to the state of a vehicle.    USE - Secondary battery temperature estimation apparatus for estimating inside temperature of vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Inside temperature of secondary battery can be estimated correctly irrespective of engine state by changing gain of each of proportionality calculation and integral calculation according to state of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery temperature estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram which shows the secondary battery temperature estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery temperature estimation apparatus (10)    CPU (10a)    Temperature sensor (10f)    Voltage sensor (10g)    Current sensor (10h)
NOVELTY - The support structure has a fender panel that is arranged above the front wheel. A suspension bracket (23) supports the fender panel that is fixed to a front-side frame (5). The front-side frame is supported to the suspension bracket while arranging the electrical storage apparatus (51) on the vehicle width direction.    USE - Support structure of electrical storage apparatus e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, nickel-cadmium secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery and lead acid battery of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus is prevented from the influence of the heat from the engine or the motor. The electrical storage apparatus is cooled efficiently by the vehicle-running wind. The electrical storage apparatus is supported by the suspension bracket that is fixed to the front-side frame such that the supporting element that supports the electrical storage apparatus is made unnecessary and the weight of the vehicle is reduced. The cost of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the support structure of the electrical storage apparatus.    Front-side frame (5)    Bumper beam (18)    Suspension bracket (23)    Connection cross element (32)    Suspension bracket (51)
NOVELTY - Molded product comprises zinc oxide as main component. The molded product is produced using mixed powder containing polyalkylene carbonate resin as binder resin with respect to raw material powder containing low valent metal oxide.    USE - The molded product is useful for producing oxide sinter and transparent conductive film forming material (both claimed). The transparent conductive film forming material is useful as electrode for solar cell, LCD, motor vehicle window and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The molded product comprises low-temperature degradable binder resin which is capable of producing large-sized oxide sinter. The transparent conductive film forming material has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) oxide sinter; and    (2) transparent conductive film forming material.
NOVELTY - An exhaust heat recovery apparatus has superheater exchanging heat of working fluid with the waste heat of internal combustion engine. An ECU determines defect in the vaporization of working fluid in the superheater, and performs improvement process upon determining defect in the vaporization of working fluid in the superheater. ECU again determines the defect in vaporization of working fluid in the superheater after performing the improvement process.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery apparatus for recovering waste heat accompanying operation of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Determines defect in vaporization of working fluid in superheater easily and rapidly, and performs suitable improvement process corresponding to the determined defect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the operation of the ECU. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First defect determination process (S2)    First improvement process (S3)    Present condition value calculation process (S4)    Second defect determination process (S5)    Second improvement process (S6)
NOVELTY - The recovery equipment has a thermoacoustic electric power generating apparatus (12), which has an oscillator (2), which uses the vibration of engine (13) as an oscillation source so that a compressional wave is oscillated. The thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus amplifies the compressional wave given to gas with the oscillator by a temperature gradient, and generates electric power in an electric power generation device (3) by the amplified compressional wave.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for vehicles e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhaust heat energy is efficiently recovered since it is not necessary to inject electric power to oscillating wave of compressional wave, and all electric power generated in electric power generation device can be gained. Engine vibration is suppressed since force of direction, which negates engine vibration at piston of electric power generation device is produced when producing electric power with thermo-acoustic electric power generating apparatus. Burden placed on cooling capability of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler or thermal radiation performance of radiator are eased since EGR gas can be cooled by collecting exhaust heat of EGR gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic top view of the waste heat recovery equipment for vehicle.    Oscillator (2)    Electric power generation d (3)    Thermoacoustic electric power generating apparatus (12)    Engine (13)    Inlet manifold (25)
NOVELTY - The battery (4) comprises battery housing (5) and individual electrical battery cells (1). The battery cells are arranged in the battery housing. The poles (3) of the battery cells are electrically interconnected with each another. A bottom portion of the battery housing is provided to receive an electrical non conductive liquid (8) in which the battery cells are immersed with the poles.    USE - Battery such as traction battery for hybrid car and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The refrigeration of the poles can be ensured so that the heat dissipation efficiency of the battery can be improved effectively and the service life of the battery can be prolonged reliably. The weight and cost of the battery can be reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the battery cell and front view of the battery.    Electrical battery cell (1)    Pole (3)    Battery (4)    Battery housing (5)    Electrical non conductive liquid (8)
NOVELTY - The storage device (11) has a storage module placed in a housing (12). A spraying nozzle sprays an evaporating refrigerant in a lower housing wall (13), where air stream overflows in the housing wall. The spraying nozzle is arranged in a region of an upstream portion of the housing wall that is sprayed with the refrigerant, where the upstream portion is arranged along wind direction (20). Spraying direction of the spraying nozzle is directed toward the wind direction of the upstream portion, so that the refrigerant is uniformly distributed over the wall.    USE - High-voltage electrical energy storage device for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spraying nozzle sprays the evaporating refrigerant in the lower housing wall of the housing, thus obtaining effective refrigeration of the storage device in a simple and cost-effective manner, and hence prolonging service life of the storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a motor car with an electrical energy storage device.    Motor car (10)    High-voltage electrical energy storage device (11)    Housing (12)    Lower housing wall (13)    Wind direction (20)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (1) has a parallel-connected power supply branches (1a-1c) that are connected to respective phase terminals (2a-2c) of three-phase electrical machine (2). Each power supply branch is arranged with parallel-switched power source blocks (3a-3n) which are provided with a power supply cell (9) switched with respect to the power supply branches by a switch (7). The power supply cell is comprised with photovoltaic module or battery cell.    USE - Power supply device for three-phase electrical machine of power supply system (all claimed) or electrical energy network. Can also be used in wind turbine, solar system, hybrid or electric vehicle and electronic system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power supply cell of parallel-switched power source blocks are switched with respect to the power supply branches by the switch, uniform discharge of cells of each power supply branch can be enabled easily and the electrical load connected to the power supply device can be operated reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating power supply device; and    (2) power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply system.    Power supply device (1)    Power supply branches (1a-1c)    Three-phase electrical machine (2)    Phase terminals (2a-2c)    Power source blocks (3a-3n)    Switch (7)    Power supply cell (9)
NOVELTY - The device has several stacked cells (10) which are arranged within housing. A cooling element is arranged between two adjacent cells in cell stack. The cooling element is provided with heat-conducting portion and several cooling sections. The cooling section protrudes out of one side of the cell stack. An electrical isolating film is arranged between heat-conducting portion of cooling element and adjacent cell, in order to prevent mechanical contact between cooling element and cell.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage device for traction battery of motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical energy storage device having simple structure and light weight, occupies less space for installation. The device can be manufactured with reduced cost. The heat dissipating effect of the cooling element can be improved significantly. The occurrence of damage to the stacked cell, due to the leakage of the heat exchange fluid can be prevented effectively. The energy storage capacity of the electrochemical energy storage device can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and sectional views of the electrochemical energy storage device and stacked cell.    Stacked cells (10)    Electrodes (11)    Separator (12)    Terminal tags of electrodes (13,14)    Face surface of cell (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a power consumption of an electric drive (115) from an energy source (120). The power consumption of an electric consumer load (150,155) is determined on a board of a motor vehicle (100) from the energy source. The saving potential electrical energy is determined by the drive and by the electric consumer load. A reference is outputted on the determined saving potential to a driver of the motor vehicle.    USE - Method for power management in an electrically driven motor vehicle with an electric energy source and electric drive.    ADVANTAGE - The saving potential electrical energy is determined by the drive and by the electric consumer load, where the reference is outputted on the determined saving potential to a driver of the motor vehicle, and thus allows the driver to alter relevant parameters of electric energy consumers on his own terms to utilize the available electrical energy as possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer program product with a program code; and    (2) a device for power management in an electrically driven motor vehicle with an electric energy source and electric drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (100)    Electric drive (115)    Energy source (120)    Wheel (135)    Electric consumer load (150,155)
NOVELTY - The structure has a human-computer interface provided with a micro-controller unit, a controller area network (CAN) communication module and a power supply port. The micro-controller unit is connected with a fuel cell backup power supply system and a CAN communication port by the CAN communication module for performing data communication process. A touch screen is connected with the micro-controller unit and the power supply port. Power output from the fuel cell backup power system is transmitted to the power supply port.    USE - Structure for a CAN bus based human-machine interface backup power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is inexpensive, and has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure for a CAN bus based human-machine interface backup power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves performing initial checking of super capacitor charging-discharging controller. The components are set into the standby detection state. Initialization of super capacitor charging and discharging controller is performed. The cable bus voltage is detected and stored in a super capacitor module. Charging and discharging voltage of the super capacitor module is detected. The charging and discharging of the super capacitor module is controlled, when voltage of the super capacitor module is equal to starting bus voltage.    USE - Method for controlling charging-discharging of capacitor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging operation can be performed reliably. Energy saving property of the vehicle can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the method for controlling charging and discharging of capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the voltage of the secondary batteries (50A,50B) connected in series. The state of secondary batteries is determined with respect to the voltage value measured at the first timing according to the secondary battery using the judgment value which removes the voltage difference value with the second voltage value measured at the second timing based on the time difference between first timing and second timing.    USE - Method for determining deterioration state of secondary battery system (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of secondary battery system can be determined effectively. The efficiency, operability, reliability and usability of the secondary battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the secondary battery system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ammeter (22)    Battery group (26)    Determination unit (42)    Calculation unit (44)    Secondary batteries (50A,50B)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery can (5) which accommodates a winding unit (1) with positive and negative electrodes (11,12) that are separated through a separator (13). Positive and negative electrode tabs are connected between a cover (6) of the can. An insulating film (2) is arranged between the winding unit and the battery can when the height of the insulating film is more than the height of the winding unit. The insulating film is not shrunk or shrunk by temperature higher than a separator.    USE - Non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used in mobile device e.g. mobile phone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exposed electrode does not contact the can even if the separator shrinks. The short circuit with the positive electrode and the negative electrode can be prevented reliably. Distortion of the winding unit due to swelling/shrinkage of the electrodes can be avoided during charging/discharging of the battery. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can improve the safety effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Winding unit (1)    Insulating film (2)    Battery can (5)    Cover (6)    Positive and negative electrodes (11,12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a current collection member (5) arranged opposite to each of both ends of an electrode group (7) consisting of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The length of a tab (11) of at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode does not exceed the end surface on the opposite side to the electrode group side of the current collection member and exceeds the end surface at the side of the electrode group of a pressing member (22).    USE - Secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery used in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to: a portable equipment, such as a Video Tape Recorder (VTR) camera, a notebook computer, or a mobile telephone; or an onboard power supply of an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Extension part which exceeds end surface on opposite side to electrode group side is not formed in tab, thus foreign materials, such as metal powder, resulting from cutting of extension part are not generated, and occurrence of internal short circuit is suppressed. Suppresses fall of voltage due to contamination, and tab can be reliably joined to outer peripheral surface of current collection member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tab of each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is joined to the outer peripheral surface of the corresponding current collection member. The pressing member is arranged on the outer periphery of the tab of each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partial expanded sectional view which shows the joining state of the positive electrode tab joined to the positive electrode current collection member of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Current collection member (5)    Electrode group (7)    Axial center (8)    Tab (11)    Pressing member (22)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an exterior case (4) that accommodates battery core pack portion formed by connecting several batteries. The battery core pack portion is sealed and accommodated in segmented blister pack formed by vacuum-forming a thermoplastic sheet by watertight structure. The segmented blister pack is accommodated in the exterior case.    USE - Battery pack used in outdoor vehicle such as electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric vehicle, and industrial robot power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The number of manufacturing processes required for manufacturing the battery pack is reduced, thus the battery pack is manufactured easily, and the manufacturing cost of the battery pack is reduced. The components cost of the battery pack is reduced. The thickness of the blister pack is reduced, and the shape retention property of the blister pack is improved, thus the battery core pack portion is assembled efficiently and smoothly in the battery pack, without enlarging the exterior case. The blister pack accommodates the battery core pack portion in watertight structure, thus the water is prevented effectively from permeating from the exterior into the blister pack, and the electrolyte solution emitted from the battery accommodated in the blister pack is prevented effectively from leaking to the exterior. Hence, the corrosion of the battery pack is prevented, and the battery pack is used safely. The blister pack is arranged in the gap between core pack and exterior case, thus the internal volume of blister pack is enlarged. Hence, large number of batteries such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery is accommodated, without enlarging exterior case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Exterior case (4)    Opening window (4a)    Display window (4c)    Connector (15)    Capacitance display switch (32)
NOVELTY - Negative electrode terminal (4) comprises metal layer (M1) formed using aluminum or an aluminum alloy, metal layer (M2) formed using copper or copper alloy, and clad material bonded through reaction-suppression layer which inhibits reaction between metal layers (A) and (B).    USE - Negative electrode terminal is used for cover component for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and smart grit.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight and compact lithium-ion battery having the negative electrode terminal is economically manufactured, with improved productivity. The negative electrode terminal is capable of providing sufficient bonding strength between negative electrode portion and bus bar, when negative electrode portion and bus bar are metallurgically bonded with each other by resistance welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cover component (2); and    (2) lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium-ion battery having the negative electrode terminal.    Cover component (2)    Battery case main component (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Positive electrode portion (5)    Bus bar (101)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises a complex oxide of magnesium, silicon, and cobalt, nickel and/or iron.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for magnesium secondary battery (claimed) and lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, note book personal computer, electric vehicle, electrically-driven two wheeled vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material has high energy density and excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises a complex oxide of formula: MgMSiO4, where M is chosen from cobalt, nickel and iron. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing electrolyte such as catholyte and anolyte into respective chambers (122,124) of a test cell (120). The catholyte and anolyte are liquid electrolytes A voltage of the test cell is measured. An elapsed time is measured from the test cell reaching a voltage until voltage test end-point is reached. A concentration of reactant in catholyte and anolyte is determined based on the elapsed time.    USE - Method of determining degree of electrolyte imbalance in reduction-oxidation (redox) flow battery system (claimed) such as iron (Fe)/chromium (Cr) redox flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of reactant imbalance can be decreased when the catholyte is processed in the rebalancing cell. The reaction can be promoted with or without application of an applied voltage due to use of catalyst. The improved assurance of electrolyte flow through both electrolyte chambers can be achieved due to series filling arrangement. The energy efficiency can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic controller; and    (2) reduction-oxidation flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrolyte monitoring test cell.    Test cell (120)    Electrolyte chambers (122,124)    Separator membrane (126)    Fluidic ports (132,134,136,138)    Power source or electric load (156)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent comprising fluorine-containing ether (I), fluorine-containing unsaturated compound and hydroxyl-containing compound (II). The content of the fluorine-containing unsaturated compound and hydroxyl-containing compound is 5000 ppm or less with respect to the ether (I).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent high temperature storage characteristics and high voltage cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent comprising fluorine-containing ether of formula: Rf1-O-Rf2 (I), fluorine-containing unsaturated compound and hydroxyl-containing compound of formula: Rf1OH (II). The content of the fluorine-containing unsaturated compound and hydroxyl-containing compound is 5000 ppm or less with respect to the ether (I).    Rf1,Rf2=1-10C (fluoro)alky, at least one being fluoroalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A lithium-polymer battery has anode including anode active particles and polymer formed on surface of anode, cathode, and polymer electrolyte including block copolymers.    USE - Lithium-polymer battery is used for scooter, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-advanced lithium-polymer battery has high capacity and excellent battery stability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte; and    (2) cathode.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (1) has positive electrode (2), negative electrode (3), separator (6) and electrolyte solution (8). The positive electrode is formed by plasma deposition of deposition material on copper flat plate. The negative electrode is formed by plasma deposition of deposition material on aluminum flat plate. The deposition material contains 90-100 %mass of carbon.    USE - Secondary battery is used as power supply for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent safety, and can be manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (6)    Case (7)    Electrolyte solution (8)
NOVELTY - The support body (30) has a hook (34) rotatable about a fixed shaft (32), locking or unlocking a rod (24) on one side of a battery accommodation device. The rod is provided directly under and in parallel to the fixed shaft. An imaginary vertical line passes through the fixed shaft and the rod.    USE - Support body, such as battery fixing device, for battery accommodation device, such as battery case for motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Locked state of the battery accommodation device is stabilized, since generation of moment in the locked state is suppressed. The hook is rotatable along the side surface of the battery accommodation device, reducing space required for installation and use of the support body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the battery accommodation device support body in locked and unlocked states.    Rod (24)    Support body (30)    Fixed shaft (32)    Hook (34)    Bearing (34a)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus has a cooling duct (5) that is provided with an air inlet port (1). The cooling duct is formed with a battery module to provide a path for blowing air to the battery module. The battery module is provided. A flow prevention part (7) is provided with an outlet (9) that is formed to release a fluid. The outlet is formed in the shape of a funnel, and is opened from one side.    USE - Cooling apparatus for battery module of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling apparatus has a cooling duct that is provided with an air inlet port, and thus enables to prevent the blowing of air inside a battery module, and enables to reduce the moisture inside the battery module, and enables to improve durability of the battery module, and ensures stable operativity of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling apparatus.    Air inlet port (1)    Cooling duct (5)    Flow prevention part (7)    Outlet (9)
NOVELTY - The opening and closing valve has a valve body and a valve seat, where the valve body has a conical contact surface and the valve seat has an annular contact surface. An intial contact section has a circular cross-section in relation to the former contact surface. One of the contact surfaces is made of artificial resin and the other is made of metal. The resin is polyamide-imide.    USE - Opening and closing valve for high-pressure gas of a fuel cell system (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The opening and closing valve has a valve body and a valve seat, where the valve body has a conical contact surface and the valve seat has an annular contact surface, and an intial contact section has a circular cross-section in relation to the former contact surface, and thus ensures improved sealing performance of the opening and closing valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Opening portion (2a)    Hydrogen supply passage (3)    Main shut-off valve (10)
NOVELTY - The cover has at least one secondary cover (2) fixed on upper face of primary cover to cover the openings. The caps (42,52) protrude from secondary cover and engage respectively in openings of primary cover. Each of the caps is provided with radial expansion (422,522) adapted to engage in gas-tight manner on wall of respective opening between common gas collection channel and upper face of primary cover. The caps are not accessible when secondary cover is fixed on upper face of primary cover.    USE - Cover for electrolytic battery (claimed) e.g. lead-acid battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies manufacture of battery and increases safety by providing directly on the secondary cover the closure caps of the filling openings of primary cover to enable to avoid the need to fit the caps directly onto the battery. Obtains a battery of the maintenance-free type, i.e., which prevents removal of the caps from filling openings and of aesthetically pleasant in appearance since secondary covers have no openings, except for the vent for gases produced by reactions inside the battery. Reduces the likelihood that drops of liquid electrolyte might reach the frit and that the frit might be wetted by electrolyte during the manufacture of battery by having centralized degassing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom perspective view of the secondary cover to be fixed to primary cover.    Secondary cover (2)    Caps (42,52)    Tubular protrusion (62)    Side wall (82)    Radial expansion (422,522)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has an assembled battery formed by arranging battery cells. A cooling plate (12) is arranged in the assembled battery and connects with the cooling surfaces of the assembled battery thermally. Coolant for heat regulation is circulated to the cooling plate to control the temperature of the assembled battery. The cooling plate has flow paths (30A,30B) which connect a coolant inflow port (31A) and a coolant outflow port (33A). The flow passage area of the flow path (30B) at the coolant outflow port side is larger than that at the coolant inflow port side.    USE - Battery apparatus for drive of vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery cell arranged at coolant outflow port side can be fully cooled by increasing heat exchange area of flow path at coolant outflow port side, thus suppressing temperature difference between battery cells and prolonging lifetime of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an explanatory view which shows the flow path formed in a cooling plate.    Cooling plate (12)    Flow paths (30A,30B)    Inlet-port header (31)    Coolant inflow port (31A)    Coolant outflow port (33A)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode (52) having an insulation member (30) which projects from the case bottom edge of the positive electrode. The insulation member (31) of a negative electrode (56) projects from the case bottom edge of the negative electrode. The length of the part to which the positive electrode and a positive electrode tab terminal (20) are electrically connected is shorter than the width of the positive electrode.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to home use, an electric vehicle, an electrical storage system, or a portable equipment, such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Thickness of electrode becomes uniform at width direction because of insulation member, thus preventing winding shift when creating winding body. Prevents winding shift of winding body due to impact or vibration during use of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The longitudinal direction of the positive electrode tab terminal is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positive electrode. The length of the part to which the negative electrode and a negative electrode tab terminal (24) are electrically connected is shorter than the width of the negative electrode. The longitudinal direction of the negative electrode tab terminal is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery, and a perspective view of winding body.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode tab terminal (20)    Negative electrode tab terminal (24)    Insulation member (30)    Insulation member (31)    Positive electrode (52)    Negative electrode (56)
NOVELTY - An energy storage system has a switched reluctance motor (22) comprising a rotor (24) and a stator (32). The stator comprises electrical windings (36) around the rotor acting as an energy-storage flywheel. A casing (33) encloses the rotors. An electrical control circuit regulates electric currents in the electrical windings so as to transfer electrical power to or from the rotors.    USE - Energy storage system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that electrical power is provided to the vehicle when the vehicle is parked without introducing significant energy losses by providing an energy storage system that can store energy and can act as generator for transferring power to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a switched reluctance motor of an energy storage system.    Switched reluctance motor (22)    Rotor (24)    Stator (32)    Casing (33)    Electrical windings (36)
NOVELTY - Preparing porous film comprises: (i) applying a first composition comprising a first solvent and a structure directing agent to a substrate and optionally removing at least a portion of the first solvent to form a layer comprising structure directing agent of the substrate; (ii) providing a second composition comprising a second solvent and a precursor of a material to be deposited; (iii) contacting the layers with the second composition; and (iv) electrochemically depositing the material onto the substrate.    USE - The process is useful for preparing porous film, where the film is used in a chemical or biological sensor, a catalyst, a fuel cell, a capacitor, and a solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process efficiently prepares a film having a high surface area by electrodeposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing porous film comprises: (i) applying a first composition comprising a first solvent and a structure directing agent to a substrate and optionally removing at least a portion of the first solvent to form a layer comprising structure directing agent of the substrate; (ii) providing a second composition comprising a second solvent and a precursor of a material to be deposited, where the structure directing agent forms an inverse lyotropic liquid crystalline phase in the presence of the second composition; (iii) contacting the layers with the second composition; and (iv) electrochemically depositing the material onto the substrate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a porous film obtainable by the process above;    (2) a chemical or biological sensor comprising the film;    (3) a catalyst comprising the film;    (4) a fuel cell comprising the film;    (5) a capacitor comprising the film; and    (6) a solar cell comprising the film.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining phase e.g. usage phase, of life of a high voltage traction battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, and determining a thermal sate e.g. cold state, of the battery from a set of thermal states based on the temperature of the battery. The temperature of the battery is adjusted as function of the phase of the life of the battery and the determined thermal state depending on intra-cell and inter-cell temperature gradients, depending on environmental temperature of the battery and based on damage of the battery.    USE - Method for heat regulation by refrigerant e.g. 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide and 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropen, in a high voltage traction battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, of a hybrid vehicle (claimed) i.e. car. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery is adjusted as the function of phase of life of the battery and the determined thermal state depending on intra-cell and inter-cell temperature gradients, depending on environmental temperature of the battery and based on damage of the battery, thus providing complete thermal management of the battery in a highly efficient manner. The battery is installed near an exhaust line, thus allowing temperature of the exhaust line to reverse accelerating rise in temperature of the battery. The method enables providing optimized energy balance without compromising on safety, dependability, durability and heat exchange performance of the battery at negligible battery cost, guarantee cost and after sales service cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating thermal states of refrigerant. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an anode (122) and a cathode (124) fixed on two sides of a proton exchange membrane (120). The cathode defines a flow pipe between a dioxygen inlet area (162) and a water outlet area (164), where thickness of the membrane at level of the inlet area is larger than thickness at the level of the outlet area. The membrane has high proton resistance at the level of the inlet area compared to proton resistance at the level of the outlet area. The cathode includes a catalyst fixed on a support including graphite and fullerene or doped titanium dioxide or doped tin oxide.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for use in a motor vehicle to convert chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst support of the cathode comprises fullerene or doped titanium dioxide or doped tin oxide whose quantity at the level of the inlet area is high when compared to the outlet area, and the thickness of the membrane at level of the inlet area is larger than the thickness at the level of the outlet area, thus reducing corrosion phenomenon of the cathode by reducing the diffusion of dioxygen towards the anode, without altering proton permeability of the membrane at the level of the outlet area, and hence improving life duration of the fuel cell, and optimizing the performances of the fuel cell, without increasing the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (1)    Proton exchange membrane (120)    Anode (122)    Cathode (124)    Dioxygen inlet area (162)    Water outlet area (164)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an anode (122) and a cathode (124) fixed on sides of a proton exchange membrane (120). The cathode defines a flow pipe between a dihydrogen inlet area (168) and a dihydrogen outlet area (166), where the anode presents a catalyst quantity at the level of the outlet area lower than the catalyst quantity at the level of the inlet area. The anode and the cathode include a catalyst fixed on a support including graphite and fullerene materials. The cathode defines a flow pipe between a dioxygen inlet area (162) and a water outlet area (164).    USE - Fuel cell for use as an energy source in a motor vehicle for converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The anode presents a catalyst quantity at the level of the dihydrogen outlet area lower than the catalyst quantity at the level of the dihydrogen inlet area, thus improving protection of the cathode from corrosion without altering performance of the cell, and hence improving life duration of the cell. The cell is fabricated in inexpensive manner. The quantity of the fullerene material at the level of the dioxygen inlet area is higher than quantity of the fullerene material at the level of the dioxygen outlet area, thus reducing corrosion phenomenon of cathode without excessively affecting the cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Proton exchange membrane (120)    Anode (122)    Cathode (124)    Dioxygen inlet area (162)    Water outlet area (164)    Dihydrogen outlet area (166)    Dihydrogen inlet area (168)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an anode (122) and a cathode (124) fixed on both sides of a proton exchange membrane (120). The cathode defines a flow pipe between a dioxygen inlet area (162) and a water outlet area (164). The cathode has sections (Z5, Z6) containing catalyst supports, which are made of a first material and a second material, where the second material has corrosion resistance higher than corrosion resistance of the first material. The quantity of the second material at a level of the inlet area is higher than the quantity of the second material at a level of the outlet area.    USE - Fuel cell for use as an energy source in a motor vehicle for converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of the material at the level of the inlet area is higher than the quantity of the material at the level of the outlet area, thus protecting the cathode from corrosion without altering permeability of the protons of the membrane at the level of the outlet area. The cell is fabricated in inexpensive manner. The thickness of the exchange membrane at the level of the inlet area is higher than thickness at the level of the outlet area, thus promoting penetration of protons in the less critical cathode zone, and hence optimizing performance of the cell for prolonging service life of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second material is selected from fullerene, titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide. The first material is a graphite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Sections of cathode (Z5, Z6)    Fuel cell (1)    Proton exchange membrane (120)    Anode (122)    Cathode (124)    Dioxygen inlet area (162)    Water outlet area (164)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack of cells including bipolar conducting plates (32). The plates include internal channels (22) for circulation of coolant and are connected to a circuit of a cooling system. One of the plates is provided with the internal channels, which are not in service in a permanent or temporary manner, or not provided with the internal channels with respect to the other plates. An inlet of the channels are closed by a permanent closing unit and a temporary closing unit e.g. microvalve (30). The permanent closing unit is provided with a metal pinching element.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a ground power generating unit and an electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is provided with the internal channels which are not in service in permanent or temporary manner, or is not provided with the internal channels with respect to the other plates, so as to reduce thermal mass and reduce flow of coolant in the plates in the absence of the channels, thus accelerating rise in temperature of the cell in a rapid manner, and hence assuring proper operation of the cell, improving energetic performance of the cell while limiting a need of an additional preheating system, and reducing power of an auxiliary energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed perspective view of bipolar conducting plates.    Internal channels (22)    Microvalve (30)    Bipolar conducting plates (32)
NOVELTY - A lubricating oil composition is obtained by mixing lubricating oil base, phosphorus compound(s) chosen from phosphorus compound having hydroxyl group and/or thiol group, and ash-free dispersant. The ash-free dispersant has nitrogen-containing functional group as dispersion base, such that the composition does not contain nitrogen content or contains nitrogen content of 0.001 %mass or less, with respect to total content of composition. The composition has volume resistivity is 5x 108 or more, at 80 degrees C.    USE - Lubricating oil composition is used for lubricating oil for transmission and electric motor mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lubricating oil composition has excellent insulation characteristics, friction resistance and seize resistance.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, a nonaqueous electrolyte, and a porous layer provided on the surface of the positive electrode. The porous layer contain inorganic solid electrolyte particles (a) having a rhombohedral crystal (R3c) structure and containing a complex oxide (I), and an aqueous binder (b).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistance, hybrid electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent high-temperature durability and reduced initial incident rate is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, a nonaqueous electrolyte, and a porous layer provided on the surface of the positive electrode. The porous layer contain inorganic solid electrolyte particles (a) having a rhombohedral crystal (R3c) structure and containing a complex oxide of formula: Li1+x+yAlxTi2-xSiyP3-yO12 (I) (where x and y are 0-1), and an aqueous binder (b). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The aluminum base material has a long wavelength structure (1) having an average opening diameter of preset value. A medium wavelength structure (2) has an average opening diameter of preset value. A short wavelength structure has an average opening diameter of preset value. The short wavelength structure is arranged on long wavelength structure and medium wavelength structure. The height of profile curve surface is in preset value. Negative electrode active material is made of lithium titanate. Positive electrode active material is made of lithium cobaltate.    USE - Aluminum base material for current collector of positive and negative electrode used in lithium-based secondary battery (all claimed) for personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of collector and active material can be improved. The cycling characteristic and rate characteristic of battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) current collector;    (2) positive electrode;    (3) negative electrode; and    (4) secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the aluminum base material for collector.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Long wavelength structure (1)    Medium wavelength structure (2)    Wavelet structure (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode plates that respectively contain positive and negative electrode active materials for absorbing and releasing lithium reversibly. The separator keeps positive and negative electrode plates. The non-aqueous electrolytic solution contains non-aqueous solvent and electrolyte salt. The inorganic particle layer is formed on surface of positive electrode plate with inorganic particles and binder. The polyolefin microporous film is formed on the surface of the negative electrode with laminate film having inorganic particles.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle e.g. EV and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is featured with high temperature storing characteristic and cycling characteristics. The swelling of battery under high-temperature environment can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A battery electrode has an active material layer containing an active material and a block copolymer including vinyl-alcohol-type polymer block, formed on a collector surface.    USE - Battery electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable computer, electric tool, hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics, capacity, durability and energy density with reduced polarization. The active material layer is easily formed and hard to break, and has excellent productivity and process passability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a lithium battery connected with a super capacitor, where the lithium battery and the super capacitor are connected with a control part that is provided with a main control board. A positive electrode of the capacitor is connected with an anode of the lithium battery. A negative electrode of the capacitor is connected with a cathode of the lithium battery through a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) plate and a negative output terminal.    USE - Power supply device for a lead-acid battery of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high power output, improves driving efficiency of a vehicle, saves oil up to 10-15 percent and completely burns the petrol. The device can reduce discharge amount of carbon monoxide up to 25-30 percent, and ensures accelerator reaction change. The device improves engine operation efficiency and high power battery large current discharge so as to prolong service life of the lead-acid battery. The device has reasonable design, assembly and disassembly.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has positive electrode in which positive electrode layer is formed, negative electrode in which negative electrode layer is formed and electrolyte solution. The weight ratio of positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer is 1.02-2.08. The thickness of positive electrode layer is 390-750 mu m.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle, gasoline-powered car, vehicle-mounted apparatus, power window and information technology-related equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has high voltage, energy density and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - A tin-plated copper alloy strip comprises 2-12 %mass of zinc and 0.1-1.5 %mass of tin, and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurities, and has reflow tin plating, nickel/copper base plating or copper base plating, and has electroconductivity of 31-70 %IACS and tensile strength of 300-610 MPa. The aspect ratio of crystal grains in the tin-plated copper alloy strip in thickness direction and in direction parallel to rolling direction is 0.1 or more. The thickness of the tin layer and copper-tin compound layer after reflow is 0.1-1.6 mu m and 0.1-1.9 mu m, respectively.    USE - Tin-plated copper alloy strip is used for tab material for charging lithium ion battery for video camera, laptop, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tin-plated copper alloy strip has excellent tensile strength, electroconductivity, bendability and weldability.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-nickel-metal oxide. The positive electrode active material has primary particle size of 1.6-2.3 mu m, and carbon content of 0.4 %mass or less, measured by LECO method. The content of lithium carbonate which is the residual alkali contained on particle surface, is 0.7 %mass or less, measured by neutralization titration.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using the positive electrode active material-containing positive electrode has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-nickel-metal oxide (Li(LixNi1-x-yMy)O2+a, where M is Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Bi, Sn, Mg, Ca, B and Zr, x is 0-0.1, y is more than 0 and 0.7 or less, and a is more than 0). The positive electrode active material has primary particle size of 1.6-2.3 mu m, and carbon content of 0.4 %mass or less, measured by LECO method. The content of lithium carbonate which is the residual alkali contained on particle surface, is 0.7 %mass or less, measured by neutralization titration.
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple single batteries connected in series or parallel through welding strips, where upper end and lower end of each single battery are connected with a support frame. A welding sheet is provided with a sheet body, where a font end and back end of the sheet body are opened with battery positive electrode or negative electrode air holes. An inserting block is matched with a slot in front and back adjacent connecting support frames.    USE - Power battery pack for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The pack can protect the circuit, and has simple structure and better cooling or heating efficiency.
NOVELTY - The alarm system has piezoelectric sheet that is connected to bottom portion of front door. The piezoelectric sheet senses predetermined pressure generated from bottom part of front door, and generates the analog detection signal. An alarm controller (17) determines the signal by the intruder among the analog detection signal detected by signal detection unit (13) and generates an alarm signal. The piezoelectric sheet comprises an alarming element that alarms to outside based on the alarm signal.    USE - Alarm system for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the alarming element of piezoelectric sheet is provided to alarm outside based on the alarm signal, the safety of the vehicle can be enhanced. The alarm is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the alarm system of car cover.    Signal detection unit (13)    Alarm controller (17)    Beep processing unit (19)    Speaker (21)    Communications device (25)
NOVELTY - The structure has boards arranged in a battery box. A weldable support is fixed at a bottom side of plates. Pins are arranged in holes of the battery box. A rib is fixed at bottom of the battery box. A tightening joint is connected with the plates for connecting a top pin guide. Pads are arranged in an assembly. A stick is arranged at a side of the plates.    USE - Wedge-shaped supporting structure for holding automobile batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enhances lateral movement of the stick at bottom of the battery so as to avoid the need of shims in the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wedge-shaped supporting structure.
NOVELTY - The system has a pickup sensor (1) located at a front part (A) of a roof. A stem pipe (2) is arranged in an upper part of a converging pipe (3). Rectilinear equalizers are arranged in an air turbine assembly (4), which is formed by a rotor (6). An axis of the rotor transfers mechanical force to a gear box (7) and an electric generator (8). A battery (5) supplies power to a hybrid or electrical engine. Collected air is overflown through an outlet (9). The outlet is provided with a beaded edge part (10), which is connected to a bottom part of a shaft. The sensor is installed in a bumper.    USE - Wind system for recharging a battery of a light vehicle i.e. electric car, and a heavy vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces fuel consumption, so that the atmosphere can be prevented from being polluted with gases and particulates. The system increases autonomy of a vehicle. The system controls speed and load of the vehicle in a better way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric car.    Front part of roof (A)    Pickup sensor (1)    Stem pipe (2)    Converging pipe (3)    Air turbine assembly (4)    Batteries (5)    Rotor (6)    Gear box (7)    Electric generator (8)    Outlet (9)    Beaded edge part (10)
NOVELTY - The valve (B) has a valve-seat unit i.e. tank main body (3), provided with a valve hole (4). A cover (11) is attached to the tank main body. An elastic-material valve body is enclosed in the cover. An urging part i.e. helical spring (25), urges the valve body along closing direction of the valve hole. A cover receiving part (5) is provided with a nail engaging part (5b), which is integrally fixed in the tank main body. A connection part i.e. insertion cylinder part, is connected with the tank main body.    USE - Pressure relief valve for a fuel cell of a portable electronic device such as mobile type personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The urging part urges the valve body along closing direction of the valve hole, so that the valve can discharge tank internal pressure to outside when needed, and the valve is simple in structure and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pressure relief valve with a fuel tank.    Pressure relief valve (B)    Tank main body (3)    Valve hole (4)    Cover receiving part (5)    Nail engaging part (5b)    Cover (11)    Helical spring (25)
NOVELTY - The module has electrode group which is provided with positive and negative electrodes. The positive and negative electrode current collecting plates are connected to positive and negative electrodes accommodated in battery container. The external terminals (331,341) of positive/negative electrode are provided exterior of battery container. A temperature detector (381) is provided on wiring (302) of circuit board, and is configured to detect temperature of battery cell.    USE - Electrical storage module for drive system of hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature detector is provided upwards on wiring of circuit board, and is configured to detect temperature of battery cell, so that assemblability of circuit board wiring can be improved and temperature in battery cell can be detected efficiently with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrical storage module.    Wiring (302)    External terminal of positive electrode (331)    External terminal of negative electrode (341)    Bus-bar (361)    Temperature detector (381)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming desired-shaped cavity in inside portion of an air hole object. The position of a fiber is adjusted in desire shape by a position adjustment unit (12). The position adjusted fiber is coated over a dissolved material of the air hole object to form an external shape of the air hole object. The fiber coated over the air hole object is disappeared with the dissolved material using laser apparatus (16) to form desire air hole object.    USE - Method of manufacturing air hole object used in filter, porous electrode of fuel cell, catalyst carrier, generator of micro bubble, metal recovery apparatus and cation exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber coated over air hole object is disappeared with dissolved material using laser apparatus to form air hole object, such that desire air hole object can be formed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air hole object manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a Method of manufacturing air hole object. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Position adjustment apparatus (12)    Supply apparatus (13)    Forming apparatus (14)    Cooling device (15)    Laser apparatus (16)
NOVELTY - The support apparatus (11) has a mount apparatus (12) with an outer side hub portion and inner side in which the battery tray is connected. An outer side hub portion is positioned to the vicinity of the upper wall portion side of fastening portion which connects the horizontal wall portion of a bracket (18) and the upper wall portion (19) of a left side portion (3L) . The lower end portion of an inner side hub portion is connected with the vertical wall portion of a bracket by the lower side connection portion which passes below an outer cylinder.    USE - Support apparatus for supporting battery of vehicles such as power train and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of a battery is reduced since the battery is supported stably and the lower end portion of an inner side hub portion is connected with the vertical wall portion of a bracket by the lower side connection portion which passes below an outer cylinder and the transfer of vibration to interior of vehicle housing is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of vehicle front portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Left side portion (3L)    Support apparatus (11)    Mount apparatus (12)    Bracket (18)    Upper wall portion (19)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an ignition prevention instrument (3) that is accommodated in a box (4). The box is maintained in airtight by making the ignition prevention instrument as an object to prevent the hydrogen leakage. The ignition prevention instrument is filled with a non-combustibility gas. The non-combustibility gas is a mixed gas of air and a carbon dioxide, and voltage division of the carbon dioxide in the mixed gas is made more than 75%. The ignition prevention instrument prevents the ignition to the leakage hydrogen by the non-combustibility gas.    USE - Safety device of hydrogen handling apparatus e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle used in plant of hydrogen station installed in city area and shopping quarter.    ADVANTAGE - The fire and explosion by hydrogen leakage are prevented effectively and appropriately, by using the ignition prevention instrument. The safety device is simple and low-cost, and improves safety of plant of hydrogen station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the safety device.    Safety device (1)    Hydrogen piping (2)    Ignition prevention instrument (3)    Box (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery board and a battery unit that are electrically connected with a controller. The battery unit is electrically connected with a refrigeration device. The refrigeration device is arranged between the solar battery board and a solar energy battery. A shell, an air outlet fan, a fan sheet, a refrigerating sheet, a base, a heat conducting pipe and a heat storage tank are arranged in the refrigeration device. The heat storage tank comprises a storage box body and a heat storage medium. The air outlet fan is installed on a top surface of a radiating fin.    USE - Solar energy vehicle-mounted cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and environment-friendly, and utilizes the solar energy battery as a power supply so as to reduce petrol consumption rate of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy vehicle-mounted cooling device.
NOVELTY - The unit has a substrate (51) that is arranged on an upper surface of a flat battery (2). A housing (4) is provided with a plane portion (61) which inserts the substrate between the flat batteries. The side wall portion (62) of the housing is extended in the thickness direction of the plane portion, and is fixed to the side surface of the flat battery. An output terminal (65) is electrically connected to the flat battery through the substrate provided in the housing.    USE - Battery unit for pedometer, hearing aid, integrated circuit (IC) tag, sensor and electronic key for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit is provided with a simple and compact structure. Since the side surface of the flat battery is covered with the housing, the contact of substrate by the user is prevented reliably. Since the flat battery is maintained between the side wall portions of the housing, the external appearance of the battery unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery unit.    Flat battery (2)    Housing (4)    Substrate (51)    Planar portion of housing (61)    Side wall of housing (62)    Output terminal (65)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode active material layer and a positive electrode active material layer which are formed in a non-opposing state on at least a portion of a positive electrode plate (20). An insulator (10) faces the positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, sodium ion secondary battery, magnesium ion secondary battery, or calcium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of electrodeposition which causes e.g. internal short circuit. Suppresses reduction of electrical capacitance due to charging and discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the electric power generation element of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation element (2)    Insulator (10)    Positive electrode plate (20)    Negative electrode plate (21)    Separator (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves carrying out heat treatment for solid waste. The solid waste is filled in a sealed processing container. Solid is removed in waste potential harmful substance. High quality solid fuel is obtained for fuel cells based on characteristics of the fuel cells. Processing temperature of the container is in range of 130-140 degree Celsius. The solid waste is discharged by heat treatment during waste gas process.    USE - Method for obtaining high quality solid fuel from solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables obtaining high quality solid fuel from solid waste in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solid waste heat treatment vertical treatment container    (2) a solid waste heat treatment horizontal treatment container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a stirring device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plant (20) has a cell stack assembly (CSA) (22) providing a flow of electric power. A variable resistive device (24) is operationally associated with the CSA, and contains selectively variable electrical resistance. A controller (32) automatically selects the electrical resistance of the resistive device to maintain current of the flow of electrical power/power level at desired level. The controller automatically decreases the selected electrical resistance at rate corresponding to rate of decay of voltage of the CSA.    USE - Fuel cell power plant for providing electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The plant allows the electrical resistance to be selected and maintained at a steady value to change sensed current level, thus maintaining minimum current/minimum power in an efficient manner. The controller is programmed to gradually decrease the resistance so as to track voltage decay for the CSA.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell power plant (20)    CSA (22)    Variable resistive device (24)    Sensor (28)    Controller (32)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric automobile chassis provided with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a driving motor i.e. variable frequency alternating current (AC) motor, by an inverter. The electric automobile chassis is provided with a micro-generating set that is connected with a transfer switch. Two outlet ends of the transfer switch are respectively connected with the driving motor and a synchronous rectifying voltage reducing controller that is connected with the storage battery. The driving motor is connected with a planetary gear mechanism through a wheel shaft.    USE - Backup energy electric automobile drive device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures sufficient electric quantity of the storage battery of the electric automobile so as to park an electric automobile on a specific path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a backup energy electric automobile drive device.
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure adjusting valve (14) fixed to a working medium pump (15) and a single chip microcomputer. A single-screw expander (22) is connected with a motor (23). An organic working medium heat temperature sensor (24) is connected with the single-screw expander. A heat conducting oil temperature sensor (8) is connected to an outlet side of an exhaust heat exchanger (4). An exhaust open switch valve (5) is connected to a front exhaust gas inlet of the exhaust heat exchanger. A front opening of the exhaust open switch valve is connected to an exhaust closed switch valve (6).    USE - Internal combustion engine exhaust and cooling waste heat power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves heat efficiency of the internal combustion engine, and is environmental-friendly. The system avoids wasting gas during processing time. The system controls a working medium Rankine circulation loop to improve liquid flow rate of a heat conducting oil loop. The system is provided with a generator to generate electricity during expansion process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The single chip microcomputer is connected with a Controller area network (CAN) interface. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an internal combustion engine exhaust and cooling waste heat power generation system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine exhaust and cooling waste heat power generation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Exhaust heat exchanger (4)    Exhaust open switch valve (5)    Exhaust closed switch valve (6)    Heat conducting oil temperature sensor (8)    Pressure adjusting valve (14)    Working medium pump (15)    Single-screw expander (22)    Motor (23)    Organic working medium heat temperature sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The engine has a gas outlet (202) whose jet pump (2) is connected with a working mechanism (3). The working mechanism is fixed with a suction engine, a blasting row engine or short pressure process charging engine. A liquefied gas source (1) is connected with a jet pump power fluid jet orifice (201) that is connected with a high pressure fluid passage pump. The jet pump of the gas outlet is equipped with an exhaust heat exchanger and provided with an environment heat exchanger. A low pressure gas inlet (203) of the jet pump is exposed to an atmosphere.    USE - Low-entropy mixed combustion liquefied gas injection charging engine for a power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The engine has high charging efficiency, and improves resource utilization efficiency of wind energy, solar energy and water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquefied gas source is liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid air or liquid carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a low-entropy mixed combustion liquefied gas injection charging engine.    Liquefied gas source (1)    Gas outlet jet pump (2)    Working mechanism (3)    Jet pump power fluid jet orifice (201)    Gas outlet (202)    Low pressure gas inlet (203)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises an expander (42), which is driven by off-gas exhausted from the oxidant eject path (12) and transmits motive power to a compressor. A bypass ratio changing unit adjusts the bypass ratio of off-gas circulating in a bypass route (20) and off-gas ejected from cathode electrodes to the oxidant eject path. A bypass controlling unit (61) changes the bypass ratio according to the detected value of fuel cell output parameter determined by a fuel cell output parameter detecting unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used for e.g. fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Can easily secure a high degree of humidification by circulating the off-gas to the bypass route and by making the bypass ratio constant when the output of fuel cell with within the output range. Improves and increase the energy recovery amount, rapidly after the output power of the fuel stack exceeded predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view for improving energy recovery rate by supplying off-gas to expander while bypassing humidifier.    Oxidant eject path (12)    Bypass route (20)    Humidifier (30)    Expander (42)    Bypass controlling unit (61)
NOVELTY - The apparatus e.g. cell (1) has an electric-generating component that performs charge and discharge. A case (10) accommodates the electric-generating component and electrolytic solution. The case has injection portion used for injecting electrolytic solution into the case. A cap (122) closes the injection portion. A worked portion (123) is provided by working a wall face of the case along outer shapes of the injection portion and cap. A valve (121) is provided between the injection portion and worked portion, and configured to discharge gas produced within the case to the outside of the case.    USE - Electric storage apparatus e.g. cell used as power source for running vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electric storage apparatus which has a valve formed in a case, and which suppresses variations in the strength of the case around the valve to suppress stress concentration only on a portion of the valve. Includes a worked portion whose outer shape does not need to exactly coincide with the outer shapes of the injection portion and the cap, but is only required to have a similar outer shape to the injection portion and the cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of the cell.    Cell (1)    Case (10)    Valve (121)    Cap (122)    Worked portion (123)
NOVELTY - The pack has a set of lithium ion secondary batteries (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly and collecting terminals (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52, 61, 62, 71, 72, 81, 82). A cover member (400) is arranged on a surface of each secondary battery. A coil spring (430) is located between the cover member and the surface of each secondary battery. The cover member comprises a horizontal part (410) and a sidewall part (420) extending in a direction from an edge of the horizontal part.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper portions of the coil spring are in contact with coupling recesses of the surfaces of the secondary batteries, and absorb shock or vibration applied from an outer side of each secondary battery, thus improving durability of the secondary batteries. The top and bottom surfaces of the secondary batteries are coupled to the cover members, so that flatness, durability and assembly quality of the secondary batteries can be ensured, thus preventing swelling of the secondary batteries due to increase in inner pressure during charging and discharging of the secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Lithium ion secondary batteries (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80)    Collecting terminals (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52, 61, 62, 71, 72, 81, 82)    Cover member (400)    Horizontal part (410)    Sidewall part (420)    Coil spring (430)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has composition (I) containing lithium, nickel, element such as scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, bismuth, tin, magnesium, calcium, boron and zirconium, and oxygen. The active material has primary particle size of 1.6-2.3 mu m, and contains 1.2 %mass or less of alkali on the surface of the particles measured by two-step neutralization titration method.    USE - Active material for positive electrode of lithium ion batteries (all claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers, vehicles and load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material produces batteries with excellent capacity, rate characteristics and capacity retention characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has composition of formula: Li(LixNi1-x-yMy)O2+a (I). The active material has primary particle size of 1.6-2.3 mu m, and contains 1.2 %mass or less of alkali on the surface of the particles measured by two-step neutralization titration method.    M=scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, bismuth, tin, magnesium, calcium, boron or zirconium;    x=0-0.1;    y=0-0.7 (excluding 0);and    a=more than 0.    The ratio of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate with respect to the amount of alkali on the surface of the particles is 1 or less.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active substance comprises lithium-nickel-metal oxide compound (I), and primary particles. The particle size of the primary particles is 1.6-2.3 mu m. The content of alkali on the surface of the particles measured by two-step neutralization titration is 1.2 %mass or less. The mass ratio of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate in the alkali on the surface of the particles is 1 or less.    USE - Positive electrode active substance is used for positive electrode for lithium-ion battery (all claimed) for mobile telephone, personal computer, and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active substance has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active substance comprises lithium-nickel-metal oxide compound of formula: LixNi1-yMyO2+a (I), and primary particles. The particle size of the primary particles is 1.6-2.3 mu m. The content of alkali on the surface of the particles is 1.2 %mass or less, measured by two-step neutralization titration. The mass ratio of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate in the alkali on the surface of the particles is 1 or less.    M=scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, bismuth, tin, magnesium, calcium, boron or zirconium;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=more than 0 to 0.7;and    a=more than 0.1.
NOVELTY - A raw-coal composition comprises striped agglomerate obtained by delayed coking method such that the ratio of generation rate (%mass) of gas comprising 1-4C gases and hydrogen gas generated by coking processing of heavy oils, and formation rate of coking coal composition (%mass) is 0.3-0.8. The ratio of average height of stripes and average length of base side of stripes is 0.15-0.4. The ratio of average length of stripes along the vertical direction and average length of base side of stripes is 5 or more.    USE - Raw-coal composition is used for manufacturing carbon material for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the raw-coal composition has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of raw-coal composition; and    (2) manufacture of carbon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Separator (15)    Aluminum laminated exterior (16)
NOVELTY - A sodium ion secondary battery consists of negative electrode containing sodium-metal phosphate (I) as negative electrode active material, positive electrode containing substance which does not contain lithium as positive electrode active material and electrolyte solution containing electrolyte comprising sodium salt.    USE - Sodium ion secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicles and dispersion type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium ion secondary battery has favorable capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sodium ion secondary battery consists of negative electrode containing sodium-metal phosphate of formula: NaM2(PO4)3 (I) as negative electrode active material, positive electrode containing substance which does not contain lithium as positive electrode active material and electrolyte solution containing electrolyte comprising sodium salt.    M=titanium, iron, manganese, vanadium, cobalt or nickel.
NOVELTY - The detector (1) has a microcomputer (M) reading out a voltage between output terminals as a cell voltage of a battery cell (C1) while an output switch is turned on. A power source supplies a power source voltage to the higher voltage output terminal of the output terminals in a flying capacitor-type cell voltage detection circuit (D1). The microcomputer reads out a voltage between the terminals as a voltage for determining defect of the circuit, while the switch is turned off, and determines whether a false detection of the cell voltage has occurred based on the defect determining voltage.    USE - Battery voltage detector i.e. electronic control unit (ECU), for use in a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The microcomputer reads out the voltage between the output terminals of the voltage detection circuit as the voltage for determining the defect of the circuit, while the output switch is turned off, and determines whether the false detection of the cell voltage has occurred based on the defect determining voltage, so that the occurrence of a false detection of the cell voltage caused by increase of the leakage current of the cell voltage detection circuits can be detected by a simple configuration, thus properly controlling the battery to detect the cell voltage correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power source is a reference power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery voltage detector.    Bypass circuits (B1-B12)    Battery cell (C1-C12)    Voltage detection circuit (D2-D12)    Insulating element (IR)    Microcomputer (M)    Battery voltage detector (1)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a collecting plate electrically coupled to an electrode assembly and comprising a short circuit hole. A short circuit unit comprises a metal tin that is inserted in the short circuit hole. A case accommodates the electrode assembly and the collecting plate. A cap assembly (160) comprises a cap plate for sealing an opening of the case. The metal tin is in contact with the cap plate when internal pressure of the battery exceeds predetermined pressure level.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an electric scooter and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low manufacturing cost, reduced number of manufacturing process steps and improved safety by minimizing overall weight and volume of the battery, thus preventing short circuit detected due to external moisture induced into the short circuit unit. The battery improves assembling efficiency of the cap assembly so as to prevent the short circuit unit from being melted when short circuit is induced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Cap assembly (160)    Electrode terminal (162)    Nut (165)    Connection member (169)
NOVELTY - The schedule data comprising geographic positions of destinations of the to-be-planned travel route and associated time data, are transmitted to a calculation unit (7) which checks whether a route sequence which connects the geographic positions of the destinations associated with the schedule data is calculable such that the destinations are reached at the associated time data of the schedule data. If no such route sequence is calculable, the matched schedule data for which such a route sequence is calculable is determined and the matched schedule data are output.    USE - Method for carrying out travel route planning for vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle, gas-powered vehicles or vehicles with fuel cell drive.    ADVANTAGE - The itinerary planning can be done efficiently, depending on the optimum time data. Optimized route planning can be carried out for the predetermined target sequence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for carrying out travel route planning for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for carrying out travel route planning for vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Energy storage device (2)    Computer (3)    Input unit (4)    Calculation unit (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting (S1) parameter data of an electrochemical cell. The detected parameter data is transmitted (S2) to a control unit. The control data is computed (S3) based on the transmitted parameter data in the control unit. The control data is transmitted (S4) to a memory device. The control data is selected (S5) from the memory device. The wireless transmission of the selected control data to a display device is performed (S6) by a transfer unit.    USE - Method for handling and maintenance of electrochemical cell used in battery (all claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The handling and maintenance of the electrochemical cell in the battery can be performed easily. The safety of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for handling and maintenance of electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for detecting parameter data of electrochemical cell (S1)    Step for transmitting detected parameter data to control unit (S2)    Step for computing control data (S3)    Step for transmitting control data to memory device (S4)    Step for selecting control data (S5)    Step for performing wireless transmission of selected control data (S6)
NOVELTY - The method involves purging (34) a cathode side and an anode side of the fuel cell stack (12) with air. The cathode side and anode side of the fuel cell stack are flushed with deionized water after cathode and anode side of fuel cell stack have been purged with air. The cathode and anode sides of the fuel cell stack are purged with air to dry the stack after the cathode and anode sides of the fuel cell stack have been flushed with deionized water.    USE - Method for removing contaminants such as anions, sulfates and glycol from fuel cell stack e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air is forced through diffusion media to contact membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in each of the fuel cells in stack by purging air into the cathode and anode sides of the fuel cell, so that the contaminants can be forcibly removed by the air pressure. The air purge can be performed efficiently at any suitable air pressure and for any suitable period of time. By removing contaminants from active area of the MEA, platinum sites are made more available, and average cell voltage has been recovered to about 30 mV.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system, and flowchart illustrating the contaminants removal process.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Method for removing contaminants from fuel cell stack (30)    Step for purging cathode and anode sides of fuel cell stack with air (34)    Step for reinstalling fuel cell stack in vehicle (40)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a metal oxide layer (3) e.g. titanium oxide layer that is applied on a conductive layer (2). A metal layer (4) is applied on a metal oxide layer. The electron work function of conductive layer is lower than electron work function of metal oxide layer, such that an ohmic contact is formed between conductive layer and metal oxide layer, and a Schottky contact is formed between metal oxide layer and metal layer. The sponge-like porous structure is provided in the metal oxide layer. The metal layer is made of tetraethyl orthosilicate, and hexamethyldisiloxane.    USE - Thin film diode assembly for use in hydrogen sensor used for detecting leakage of exhaust gases or town gas in hydrogen-powered vehicle, and used in fire detector unit, thin-film single-solid oxide fuel cell, and UV sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thin film diode assembly can be designed easily at low cost and can be installed easily while reducing the risk of explosion. The reliability and robustness of thin film diode assembly under different environmental conditions can be improved, so that service life of hydrogen sensor is increased while improving sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen sensor; and    (2) method for manufacturing thin film diode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the diode thin film assembly.    Diode thin film assembly (1)    Conductive layer (2)    Metal oxide layer (3)    Metal layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method comprises growing anchored carbon nanotubes (CNT) on an electrically conducting substrate with a spacing for functionalization, and functionalizing the CNTs by conformally coating the CNTs with an energy storage or generation material. The electrically conducting substrate comprises a CNT growth support film with growth catalyst particles deposited onto, built into or forming part of the CNT growth support film. The growth catalyst particles form from a growth catalyst layer that has an as-deposited thickness of 1-10 nm.    USE - The method is useful for creating an energy storage or energy generation device such as lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors (claimed), which is useful in portable electronics, hybrid and electric vehicles and load leveling for stationary power.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively creating the energy storage or energy generation device with high power output, rapid charge/discharge rates, long life span, excellent performance and improved chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises growing anchored carbon nanotubes (CNT) on an electrically conducting substrate with a spacing for functionalization, and functionalizing the CNTs by conformally coating the CNTs with an energy storage or generation material. The electrically conducting substrate comprises a CNT growth support film with growth catalyst particles deposited onto, built into or forming part of the CNT growth support film. The growth catalyst particles form a growth catalyst layer that has an as-deposited thickness of 1-10 nm. The energy storage or generation material comprises a provider of reversible faradaic electrochemical oxidation/reduction reactions. The spacing of the CNTs is 200-300 nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus such as a lithium-ion battery or supercapacitor.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a memory (12) that stores the information regarding electrical storage element of recycle object. A controller (11) determines the source of the electrical storage element, according to the feed information regarding supply of the electrical storage element. The controller determines the source of the electrical storage element based on the higher priority level, so that the deterioration of income-and-expenditure condition of the source contained in the feed information is suppressed.    USE - Apparatus for managing battery such as nickel hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of income-and-expenditure condition of source of the electrical storage element can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery management system; and    (2) battery management program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery management apparatus (1)    Controller (11)    Memory (12)    Battery information input terminal (20)    Feed information input terminal (30)
NOVELTY - The ground fault detection system includes optocoupler (105), current sink (120') and voltage source (135) connected in series, with voltage source connected to negative terminal of battery unit in battery pack. A predetermined current flows through the optocoupler and the current sink to cause the optocoupler to output a ground fault detection signal upon connection between the terminal of the battery unit in battery pack and first node at ground zero reference level.    USE - Ground fault detection system for detecting connection between terminal of battery unit in battery pack and node e.g. chassis or enclosure of electric vehicle at potential below zero voltage reference level.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures ground fault detection system detecting ground fault at low cost. Provides ground fault detection system with function to sound an alarm to alert service personnel to the presence of potential electric shock hazard.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting ground fault.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the ground fault detection system.    Optocoupler (105)    Current sink (120')    Voltage sources (135,205)    Resistors (210,215,220,225)    Ground (GND)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has a heat sink (10) which is arranged between a first battery cell (8A) that is mutually adjacent among the battery cells (8) in the first direction, and a second battery cell (8B). The coolant (G), e.g., gas or liquids, such as water, flows into the first direction through the periphery of the coolant flowing through a first flow path (28), and first battery cell without abutting heat sink and flow toward the second battery cell. A flowpath formation member (11) forms a second flow path (30) for coolant between the first and second battery cells.    USE - Battery unit for use as power supply device for vehicles, e.g., motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Battery cell is cooled effectively since the battery cells are arranged in the flow direction of the coolant while the heat sink is provided in contact with the second side surface so that the heat amount transmitted from the battery cell to the heat sink increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery cell column.    Battery unit (1)    Battery cells (8)    First battery cell (8A)    Second battery cell (8B)    Heat sink (10)    Flowpath formation member (11)    First flow path (28)    Second flow path (30)    Coolant (G)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has dummy cells (18a,18b) that are arranged at opposite ends of a laminated body (14), and correspond with electric power generation units (16a,16b). A terminal seal is provided at the front end of the projection of a cell voltage monitoring terminal. A dummy seal is molded with same metal dies for shaping the terminal seal, and provided in a position corresponding to the projection at the dummy cell side metal separator (30) of the dummy cell.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of metal dies is reduced since same metal dies are used for molding the terminal seal and dummy seal, such that manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a seal formation method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Laminated body (14)    Electric power generation units (16a,16b)    Dummy cells (18a,18b)    Dummy cell side metal separator (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves classifying lithium transition metal composite oxide in closed-circuit after baking process to obtain coarse particles. The obtained coarse particles are grinded by a pin mill using ceramic. The grinded coarse particles are pneumatically classified again. The size of the coarse particles is quintuple times greater than the integer portion of average particle diameter of lithium transition metal composite oxide.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium transition metal type compound for lithium secondary battery used in portable electronic device and communication apparatus. Can also be used in fuel cell material and electronic materials such as display material, dielectric material, magnetic material, semiconductor material and superconducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The coarse particles are grinded by the pin mill, such that the manufacturing of the metal with sufficient contamination can be performed efficiently. The productivity of the metal can be improved without taking out excessive fine powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the particle size distribution of lithium transition metal composite oxide powder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The MEA unit (12) has electrode catalyst layers (2, 3) provided with a laminated structure that is laminated with a polymer electrolyte layer, a catalyst substance layer and an electro-conductive substance layer. Polymer electrolyte in the polymer electrolyte layer is in contact with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1). The catalyst substance layer is in contact with a gas diffusion layer. The electro-conductive substance layer is clamped by the polymer electrolyte layer and the catalyst substance layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) unit for use in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) in a power supply system of a vehicle and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-conductive substance layer is clamped by the polymer electrolyte layer and the catalyst substance layer, so that proton-conductivity in an interface of the electrode catalyst layer and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be improved, average particle diameter of composite catalyst particles can be controlled, gas diffusion property in the electrode catalyst layer can be ensured, drying up in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane and the electrode catalyst layer can be prevented, and output performance of the MEA unit can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly unit    (2) a method for manufacturing a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a MEA unit.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2,3)    MEA unit (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has an electric power generator (40) that produces electricity in a stator by rotation of a rotor (42) via a rotating shaft (41). The rotating shaft is connected to a ball screw shaft (22) when the ball screw shaft is rotated to a predetermined direction. A storage battery (25) stores the generated electricity. A one-way clutch (24) cuts away the connection between the ball screw shaft and rotating shaft when the ball screw shaft is rotated to opposite direction.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is efficiently generated without requiring rotation of the rotor to one direction since the rotor is rotated according to inertia. Electric power is stably generated without changing the polarity of electricity. Damage of the ball screw shaft when rotating to opposite direction is prevented by cutting away from the rotating shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Apparatus (20)    Ball screw shaft (22)    One-way clutch (24)    Storage battery (25)    Electric power generator (40)    Rotating shaft (41)    Rotor (42)
NOVELTY - A powder of lithium-containing carbonate, which is precursor (26) of positive electrode active material is baked at 500 degrees C or more in a rotary kiln (10) to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium ion battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides positive electrode active material having high quality, at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material, which comprises lithium-nickel-metal oxide of formula: LixNi1-yMyO2+(~a), and has tap density of 1.8-2.2 g/cc.    M=scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, aluminum, bismuth, tin, magnesium, calcium, boron or zirconium, preferably manganese or cobalt;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=0-0.7;and    ( alpha )=0.05 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of baking apparatus.    Rotary kiln (10)    Bag filter (13)    Rotation block (21)    Blade (23)    Precursor (26)
NOVELTY - An electrode material (10) comprises an active material, and a carbon-type substance (2) entirely or partially covering the surface of active material. The carbon-type substance is produced by carrying out vibration-excitation of aromatic organic solvent added with active material.    USE - Electrode material is used for positive or negative electrodes used in secondary batteries of vehicles (all claimed). Can also be used for mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and natural-energy load-leveling systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material provides secondary batteries having high capacity. The carbonaceous substance can penetrate everywhere among the crystals of the active material to adhere. The electrode material has excellent electroconductivity, stability which prevents structural collapse by expansion and shrinkage associated with insertion/extraction of lithium ions. The battery provides vehicles having excellent output characteristics. The electrode material can be mass-produced by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode material;    (2) electrode; and    (3) secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process drawing of the formation of negative electrode.    Carbon-type substance (2)    Silicon nanoparticles (4)    Nickel mesh (7)    Electrode material (10)    Negative electrode material (11)
NOVELTY - An additive comprises linear carbonate compound having fluoro group and saturated cyclic carbonate having fluoro group.    USE - Additive is used for sodium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium ion secondary battery containing the additive has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium ion secondary battery, which comprises a positive electrode (11), a nonaqueous electrolyte containing nonaqueous solvent consisting of nonaqueous solvent which contains additive, and a negative electrode (12) which contains negative electrode active material made of hard carbon containing composite material which contains carbon, oxygen, fluorine or sodium on its surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of sodium ion secondary battery.    Sodium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Cell layer (14)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a miniature indoor planting system using a fuel cell, comprising a planting device used for providing a structure body for the growth of indoor plant, wherein the structure body is assembled with a lighting device, a ventilation device, an irrigation device, a control circuit and a fuel cell to form an integrated miniature indoor planting system. The lighting device is controlled by the control circuit, uses the electricity generated by the fuel cell, and is used for providing lighting to the indoor plant; the ventilation device is controlled by the control circuit, uses the electricity generated by the fuel cell, and is used for providing air conditioning to the indoor plant; the irrigation device is controlled by the control circuit, uses the electricity generated by the fuel cell, and is used for providing water supply and recycling to the indoor plant; and the fuel cell is disposed to the structure body and used for generating electricity, and the waste heat produced by the fuel cell is further provided to the ventilation device to use, so as to enable the ventilation device to regulate ambient temperature of the indoor plant.
NOVELTY - The system (BZ/CSAS) has air supply sources for supplying air to the system. The air supply sources are formed by air conditioners (ACS1, ACS2) of an aircraft, air conditioning systems of the aircraft or by a combination of the air conditioners and the air conditioning systems of the aircraft. A heat exchanger cools or heats the air in the fuel cell emergency system. A vaporization radiator cools the air, and a water reservoir is integrated in the vaporization radiator, where water is stored in the water reservoir for cooling the air.    USE - Pressurized air conditioning system i.e. conditioned service air system, for use in a fuel cell emergency system i.e. inert gas generation system, of an aircraft (claimed) to produce oxygen-depleted exhaust air.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply sources are formed by the air conditioners of the aircraft or by the air conditioning systems of the aircraft or by the combination of the air conditioners and the air conditioning systems of the aircraft, thus avoiding the need for a separate stagnation air duct, and hence reducing weight of an aircraft while reducing manufacturing cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell emergency system of an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a pressurized air conditioning system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air conditioners (ACS1, ACS2)    Fuel cell emergency system (BZ)    Pressurized air conditioning system (BZ/CSAS)    On/off valve (CBV)    Non-return valves (CKV1, CKV2)
NOVELTY - Lithium titanate compound comprises phosphorus ( less than or equal to 0.004 parts by weight) and potassium ( less than or equal to 0.007 parts by weight), based on 100 parts by weight of lithium titanate.    USE - The lithium titanate compound is useful in a negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) which is used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate compound provides lithium ions in a lithium battery, thus enables basic operations of the lithium battery, and promotes migration of lithium ions between a positive electrode and a negative electrode; utilizes the electrolyte which has excellent electrolyte performance; has improved capacity retention characteristics; utilizes the lithium battery which has high-performance characteristics; and has excellent rapid charge and discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery (100), comprising a negative active material comprising a binder, a conductive agent and the lithium titanate compound;    (2) a lithium secondary battery, comprising the negative electrode (112), a positive electrode (114), and an electrolyte; and    (3) manufacturing the negative electrode for the lithium secondary battery, comprising: mixing titanium dioxide including phosphorus and potassium with a lithium precursor to provide a first composition; sintering the first composition to prepare lithium titanate; providing a negative active material composition including lithium titanate; and coating the negative active material composition on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (100)    Negative electrode (112)    Separator (113)    Positive electrode (114)    Battery case (120)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a storage battery connected with a switch and a key switch. The key switch is connected to one end of a coil of a relay, where another end of the coil of the relay is grounded. The relay is connected to a connecting point between the key switch and the switch. A power supply anode and a power supply cathode are connected with the storage battery.    USE - Power supply for an engineering machinery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is simple is structure, and has high working efficiency. The power supply facilitates long distance transportation by using the storage battery.
NOVELTY - The car has an electric car body whose front end is provided with a wind wheel mechanism. The wind wheel mechanism is fixed to a motor that is connected with the electric car body. A top part of the electric car body is provided with a solar battery board. A wind energy generator and the solar energy battery board are connected with a storage battery circuit through a power supply circuit. The storage battery circuit is connected with a storage battery by a controller. The motor is formed as direct current (DC) motor or variable frequency alternating current (AC) motor.    USE - Multi-energy compensation type electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure, and ensures continuous driving process in a generating unit for charging the storage battery, and increases driving distance of the electric car body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-energy compensation type electric car. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery frame comprises a frame (1), opening frame (2), frame outlet (3), the inlet distribution groove (4) and outlet distributing channel (5). The frame outlet and outlet distributing channel are provided on frame lower portion. The middle portion of the frame is provided with an active region (6). The active region is connected with the frame opening and frame outlet pipe through inlet distribution groove and outlet distributing channel. The inner side of the region is provided with guide field (7). The four sides of the frame are provided with a sealing line (8).    USE - Liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode surface zinc dendrite of generating probability is reduced, so as to improve the performance and the service life of the battery. The structure is simplified and the fault rate is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liquid flow battery stack processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid flow battery.    Frame (1)    Opening frame (2)    Frame outlet (3)    Inlet distribution groove (4)    Outlet distributing channel (5)    Active region (6)    Guide field (7)    Sealing line (8)
NOVELTY - The plate has a bipolar plate body (3) made of iron alloy austenitic stainless steel material and provided with a surface modified layer. The surface modified layer is provided with a surface layer static correction unit. A high conductivity and corrosion resistance pure tungsten layer (1) and a tungsten diffusion solid solution layer (2) are arranged on the bipolar plate body. Thickness of the bipolar plate body is about 0.1 to 1 mm. Thickness of the pure tungsten layer is about 0.1 to 10 mm. Thickness of the tungsten diffusion solid solution layer is about 1 to 30 mm.    USE - Direct liquid feed fuel cell tungsten-containing surface modified layer ultra-thin metal bipolar plate for a semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is compact in structure, inexpensive and simple to manufacture, and has high conductivity and corrosion resistance effects, and avoids pinhole metallurgical bonding phenomenon and generation of corrosion exfoliation process. The bipolar plate body has better stability and better mechanical properties, and ensures fuel cell operating voltage range. The plate has high production yield performance and wide range of applications, and improves battery power volume and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a direct liquid feed fuel cell tungsten-containing surface modified layer ultra-thin metal bipolar plate of a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a direct liquid feed fuel cell tungsten-containing surface modified layer ultra-thin metal bipolar plate.    High conductivity and corrosion resistance pure tungsten layer (1)    Tungsten diffusion solid solution layer (2)    Bipolar plate body (3)
NOVELTY - The plate has liquid flowing portion which is provided with a liquid flow channel (7) and liquid outlet flow passage (8). The one end liquid flow channel is connected with one end of a liquid inlet main pipe (10) that is connected with an inlet (9). The one end of porous electrode (3) is connected with the liquid outlet flow passage that is connected with a liquid outlet main pipe (11) and electrolyte outlet (12).    USE - Collecting plate for single battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrode can be sealed effectively. The bypass current consumption can be reduced. The energy efficiency of flow battery of the collecting board can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) double pole collecting plate; and    (2) single battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the collecting plate.    Porous electrode (3)    Liquid flow channel (7)    Liquid outlet flow passage (8)    Inlet (9)    Liquid inlet main pipe (10)    Liquid outlet main pipe (11)    Electrolyte outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a terminal electrode frame (1) whose center part is provided with a rectangular hollow area. A terminal electrode (2) is fixed in the rectangular hollow area of the terminal electrode frame. The terminal electrode is fixedly connected with a side part of a collector copper plate (3). The copper plate is provided with a wiring terminal (4). The wiring terminal is provided with an insulating plate (5). The insulating plate is connected with the electrode frame through a bolt. A glass fiber layer is provided with an active carbon layer or graphite layer.    USE - Liquid flow battery terminal electrode device.    ADVANTAGE - The device prolongs service life of a battery and simplifies processing technique of the battery, and has thin collector plate and small resistance effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery terminal electrode device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid flow battery terminal electrode device.    Terminal electrode frame (1)    Terminal electrode (2)    Collector copper plate (3)    Wiring terminal (4)    Insulating plate (5)
NOVELTY - The track structure has air inlet pipe that is connected with the upper portion of the connecting plate. The exhaust pipe is connected in the lower portion. The air inlet pipe is connected with an exhaust pipe connecting plate that is tightly pressed with two upper and lower parallel carbon electrode plates (1). The upper surface and the lower surface of each carbon electrode plate are provided with several parallel rectangular channels (1-1).    USE - Converter current track for varying low temperature and low pressure in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure rate can be improved. The effective working area of the fuel cell can be improved. The reliability of the exchange film can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the converter current track.    Carbon electrode plate (1)    Parallel rectangular channel (1-1)    Exchange film (2)    Connecting hole (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has a gas inlet pipe arranged on an upper part of a vent-pipe connecting plate. The gas inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe are arranged between upper and lower parallel carbon electrode plates (1). An exchange membrane (2) is connected with the carbon electrode plates. The carbon electrode plates are provided with parallel channels, gas inlet passages and gas exhaust passages. A cross section of the parallel channels is formed as a sine curve shaped structure.    USE - Direct current track low temperature and low pressure rectangular fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell reduces volume of the gas exhaust passages and improves utilization rate and effective working area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a direct current track low temperature and low pressure rectangular fuel cell.    Upper and lower parallel carbon electrode plates (1)    Exchange membrane (2)
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper plate and a lower plate welded with each other to form a cooling plate. The upper and lower plates are provided with a bulge (3) in opposite direction to form a cooling channel and multiple radiating cavities between projection parts. The upper plate comprises a cooling channel that is connected with a cooling water inlet (1) and a cooling water outlet (6) and provided with a main channel (2) and multiple branch channels (5). The radiating cavities and the branch channels are parallely connected with each other and alternately arranged.    USE - Cooling plate structure for an electric automobile power battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, inexpensive and simple to operate. The structure controls cooling liquid flow according to requirements, satisfies electric automobile power battery system temperature requirements, improves stability of the electric automobile power battery system, and prolongs service life of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling plate structure.    Cooling water inlet (1)    Main channel (2)    Bulge (3)    Branch channels (5)    Cooling water outlet (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging capacitor type insulating wind power buses in a middle part of a connection box. The capacitor type insulating wind power buses are connected with a connection plate in a soft connection manner. The capacitor type insulating wind power buses are fixed with a rigid insulating part. The rigid insulating part is fixed in a middle part of a rigid frame. The capacitor type insulating wind power buses are provided with fixing holes. The connection plate is fixed with the insulated part through a bolt. The connection box is provided with an insulating plate.    USE - Capacitor type insulating air electric bus intermediate connecting method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables connecting a capacitor type insulating air electric bus with simple structure, inexpensive and high safety and realizing bus expansion compensation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a capacitor type insulating air electric bus.
NOVELTY - The separator (22) has a binder which is equipped with the porous base layer. An inorganic layer is laminated on porous base layer. The density of the inorganic particle of inorganic layer is higher than the porous base layer with respect to lamination direction.    USE - Separator for secondary battery e.g. rocking chair type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electric equipment such as mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of inorganic layer from the porous base layer can be prevented. The heat resistance property of the secondary battery can be improved. The durability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary batteries; and    (2) manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator for secondary battery.    Electric power generation element (2)    Positive electrode plate (20)    Negative electrode plate (21)    Separator (22)
NOVELTY - The polymer enclosure has a support (50) and a cover (40) with mating flanges (42,52). The cover and support are secured together by mechanical fasteners along joint line. The mating flange is made to incorporate the elastomeric seal (56). The support and cover are made of polymer material having thermoset or thermoplastic resin impregnating the woven fiber reinforcement. The cavity is proportioned to receive and retain the high-voltage battery pack. The support and cover are cooperated to retain and restrain the battery pack during vehicle operation.    USE - Reinforced polymer enclosure used for high-voltage battery pack used in electric motor and traction motor for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced polymer enclosure is featured with strong, light-weight, and corrosion resistant structure for effectively carrying, retaining, and enclosing the high-voltage battery pack. Thus the cooling effect can be provided to maintain the batteries in preset operation range. The high strength and stiffness polymers can be utilized. The occurrence of electromagnetic interference between the electronics in battery pack and in other system of vehicle can be prevented, thus the performance of vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reinforced polymer support structure for high-voltage battery pack; and    (2) assembled support enclosure for high-voltage battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery support and cover fabricated of woven fiber reinforced polymers.    Cover (40)    Cover flange (42)    Support (50)    Support flange (52)    Elastomeric seal (56)
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer (10) comprises a layered structure which is laminated with sheet-like unit catalysts (12) and pore layers (14), where the sheet-like unit catalysts have a mean thickness of 4-30 nm, and each of the pore layers are sandwiched between two of the sheet-like unit catalysts.    USE - The catalyst layer is useful in a membrane electrode assembly which is used in an electrochemical cell (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer exhibits improved cycle usage efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a view showing a manufacturing step of the catalyst layer.    Catalyst layer (10)    Porous substrate (11)    Sheet-like unit catalysts (12)    Pore layers (14)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a reversible solid oxide electrochemical cell capable of operating in a power generating mode and a power consuming mode, and a solid oxide fuel storage tank (116) capable of providing and receiving a fuel gas and an electrolytic feedstock gas to the electrochemical cell. A fuel pump (110) increases a pressure of the fuel gas and the electrolytic feedstock gas to be stored in the fuel storage tank.    USE - High efficiency, reversible flow battery system, e.g., for energy storage applications on kilowatt to megawatt scale.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery system that includes reversible solid oxide cell and at least one reactant storage tank in which system may operate in fuel cell mode or electrolysis mode, and thus operation modes are reversible, allowing system to serve as energy storage device and operate at low temperature and high pressure. Provides thermal system that utilizes solid oxide flow battery and is inclusive of selection of operating conditions that may enable roundtrip efficiencies exceeding about 80% to be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel preheater (106) heats the fuel gas provided to the electrochemical cell from the fuel storage tank when the electrochemical cell is in the power generating mode. The fuel preheater heats the electrolytic feedstock gas provided to the electrochemical cell from the fuel storage tank when the electrochemical cell is in the power consuming mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram which illustrates an advanced energy storage device in the discharge mode.    Oxygen preheater (104)    Fuel preheater (106)    Oxidant pump (108)    Fuel pump (110)    Solid oxide fuel storage tank (116)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution is obtained by mixing solvent(s) chosen from carbonate ester and borate ester, lithium tetrafluoroborate, and boroxine compound chosen from 2,4,6-tripropoxy-cyclotriboroxane and 2,4,6-tributoxy-cyclotriboroxane.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution enables repeated charging at high voltage. The lithium secondary battery using the electrolyte solution has high energy density, reduction potential, capacity and durability, and improved discharge voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which contains positive electrode, negative electrode, and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The electrolytic copper foil has superior extensibility that can withstand change in expansion/contraction while having high strength. The tensile strength of foil is 45-70kg/mm2. The value of the tensile strength is greater than value of the breaking stress. The degree of extension is 5% or more. The ratio of the value of breaking stress/tensile strength is 90-99%. Thickness of electrolytic copper foil is 6-20 mu m.    USE - Electrolytic copper foil for negative electrode collector of secondary battery used in mobile device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured electrolytic copper foil having high degree of extension is designed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electrolytic copper foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical view illustrating nominal-stress strain curve of electrolytic copper foil. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A molding packaging material (1) consists of outer side base material layer (2) containing heat-resistant resin, inner side sealant layer (3) containing thermoplastic resin, metal foil as barrier layer (4) provided between the layers (2,3). A matte coating layer (6) consisting of heat-resistant resin composition containing inorganic and/or organic solid microparticles is provided on the outer surface of the layer (2). The gloss value of the surface at the side of the layer (6) is 30% or less.    USE - Molding packaging material for battery case and as packaging material of foodstuffs or pharmaceuticals (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to case material of notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, vehicle mounted applications, lithium ion battery for fixed type power supply, game machine, headphone stereo, electronic organizer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The molding packaging material has improved lifetime, stable interlayer lamination strength, and excellent molding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the molding packaging material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the molding packaging material.    Molding packaging material (1)    Outer side base material layer (2)    Inner side sealant layer (3)    Barrier layer (4)    Inner side adhesive resin layer (5)    Matte coating layer (6)
NOVELTY - The device has battery laminated portion (5) formed by laminating several battery cells. The cooling pipes (60) are provided for heat-exchanging with battery laminated portion by arranging in heat bonding state at one surface of battery laminated portion, and pouring coolant inside. The cooling pipes are mutually spaced apart in multiple rows at one surface of battery laminated portion. The resin element such as thermal insulation element is arranged between the spaced cooling pipes, and one surface of the battery laminated portion which is coated to airtight condition.    USE - High power supply device for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling pipe is coated with the resin element, thermal-insulation-property is improved. The battery laminate is cooled from one surface through the cooling pipes, thus condensation caused by a temperature difference by sealing the structure of the battery laminate is prevented. The device safety is improved and reliability of the device is increased by avoiding unwanted conduction and corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the battery laminated portion.    Battery laminated portion (5)    Heat conductive sheet (12)    Coated case (16)    Buffer element (18)    Cooling pipes (60)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has battery laminated portion that is formed by laminating several battery cells (1). A coating case (16) is provided surrounding the exterior of the battery laminated portion. The resin element made of urethane type resin is injected in between the battery laminated portion and a coating case to form waterproof structure that provides waterproof effect to the battery laminated portion.    USE - High power supply device for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin element forms waterproof structure to provide waterproof effect to battery laminated portion, thus penetration of moisture from the exterior is prevented, and unwanted conduction and corrosion is avoided. The gap between the battery laminate and covering case is eliminated and generation of condensation inside the covering case is avoided, thus safety and reliability are improved. The heat bonding state between battery laminated portion and a cooling plate is improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of assembled battery.    Battery cells (1)    Separator (2)    Fastening element (4)    Coating case (16)    Locking hole (51)
NOVELTY - The device has battery laminated portion (5) formed by laminating battery cells (1), and cover case (16) provided for surrounding battery laminated portion. The cover case is provided with inner case (21) having U-shaped top and end surfaces. A cover portion (24) is provided to close opening portion provided at top surface, and end plates (3) are provided to close opening portion provided at end surface. The battery laminated portion is inserted into opening portions of inner case, and shock absorbing element is located between battery stack and cover case.    USE - Backup power supply device such as signal apparatus and electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle and plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used in wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal device, factory and street light.    ADVANTAGE - The backup power supply device is provided to avoid condensation of the battery cell surface, such that the efficiency and reliability of the backup power supply device are improved. The backup power supply device is configured ensure safety to the user. The clearance gap between the battery laminated portion and cover case is eliminated by the shock absorbing element, such that the dew condensation is effectively prevented. The size and weight of the backup power supply device are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    End plat (3)    Battery laminated portion (5)    Cover case (16)    Inner case (21)    Cover portion (24)
NOVELTY - The device has battery blocks (2) having battery cells (1) provided with gas discharge holes (12). The discharge ducts (6) are configured to face discharge holes, to guide gas discharged through gas discharge holes to outside. A connection duct (7) is connected to discharge ducts, to discharge gas from discharge ducts to outside. The discharge ducts are connected to connection duct through discharge valves (8) opened in directions from discharge ducts to connection duct. The discharge valves are closed in directions from connection duct to discharge ducts.    USE - Backup power supply device such as signal apparatus and electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle and plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used in wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal device, factory and street light.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and reliability of the backup power supply device are improved. The backup power supply device is configured ensure safety to the user. The size and weight of the backup power supply device are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Battery block (2)    Discharge duct (6)    Connection duct (7)    Discharge valve (8)    Gas discharge hole (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves sandwiching end surfaces of stacked battery cells (1). Battery stack (5) is positioned on upper surface opening of cover casing (16). Battery stack is lowered by releasing primary binding tool (BJ1), and is inserted into opening of cover casing from bottom end of battery stack. Battery stack is again lowered by releasing secondary binding tool (BJ2), and is inserted into cover casing. Tertiary binding tool (BJ3) is released to press upper surface of battery stack with upper surface of pressing tool (PJ1), and to fit battery stack into cover casing.    USE - Method for manufacturing power supply device e.g. electrical storage apparatus and signal apparatus of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid type electric vehicle, electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used in wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal device, factory and street light.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the power supply device are reduced, since the stacked battery cells are efficiently inserted into the cover casing without using binding tools.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply device; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stacked battery cell (1)    Battery stack (5)    Cover casing (16)    Primary binding tool (BJ1)    Secondary binding tool (BJ2)    Tertiary binding tool (BJ3)    Surface pressing tool (PJ1)
NOVELTY - The material (10) has a seal main-portion (12) whose side portion is arranged at a side portion of a thin plate element (30). A pair of leg seal portion (16) is protruded from the side portion of the seal main-portion in a forked shape, and is arranged in front and back of the thin plate element respectively.    USE - Annular sealing material for thin plate element such as redox flow cell, fuel cell, lead acid battery and filter.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property is improved. The weight and cost of the battery is reduced. The battery capacity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing material.    Annular sealing material (10)    Seal main-portion (12)    Pair of leg seal portion (16)    Seal portion (20)    Thin plate element (30)
NOVELTY - The battery seal structure has a pair of frame (12a,12b) which is provided to press the peripheral portion of a bipolar board (11). An annular groove (14) is provided to accommodate the peripheral portion of bipolar board. An annular packing (20) is press-contacted between a pair of frame, and is provided with the peripheral portion of bipolar board. The leg portions (21) of annular packing are provided to clamp front and back surface of peripheral portion of bipolar board. A base is provided to connect leg portions of annular packing in outer edge of bipolar board.    USE - Battery seal structure for electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell stack stacked in electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell frame of electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery (all claimed) such as redox flow cell battery and fuel cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure of cell frame is suppressed and the movement of bipolar board is made smooth by enlarging the manufacture allowance of cell frame or bipolar board, thus manufacturing cost of battery seal structure is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell stack;    (2) electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell frame; and    (3) electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell stack with electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery cell frame (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bipolar board (11)    Pair of frames of battery seal structure (12a,12b)    Annular groove (14)    Annular packing (20)    Leg portion of annular packing (21)
NOVELTY - A polyether compound having 10-100 oxygen-containing repeating unit (I), is new. A portion of the repeating unit (I) is imidazolium-containing repeating unit (II).    USE - New polyether compound used in electrolytic composition (claimed) for use in secondary battery, fuel cell, dye-sensitized solar cell and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The polyether compound has high ionic conductivity and fluidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyether compound having 10-100 oxygen-containing repeating units of formula: -(O-CH(-A)-CH2)- (I), is new. A portion of the repeating unit (I) is imidazolium-containing repeating unit of formula (II).    A=monovalent group;    R1-R4=H or 1-3C alkyl;and    X-=anion comprising 2-25 atoms.    R2 and R3 may optionally be coupled. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polyether compound.
NOVELTY - The battery system has battery housing (1) that comprises an aperture (2) in which an air interchange device (4) is provided. The air interchange device allows exchange of air between interior (8) of the battery housing and exterior environment (7) such that the ingress of water from the exterior environment into the interior of the battery housing is prevented or minimized.    USE - Battery system for road vehicle such as hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The ingress of water from the exterior environment into the interior of the battery housing can be prevented or minimized effectively so that the performance of the battery system can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery housing.    Battery housing (1)    Aperture (2)    Air interchange device (4)    Exterior environment (7)    Interior of battery housing (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has series-connected battery cells (1-1-1-n) which are connected in series with current sensor (2) and control unit. The current sensor is arranged in order to measure current flowing through battery. The control unit is arranged in order to read out current values from the current sensor. A current conducting unit (4) is connected in parallel with the current sensor. The control unit is designed in order to perform activation and deactivation of current conducting unit, according to current values read out from current sensor.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery can be improved effectively. The failure of the battery, due to the series connection of the series-connected battery cells can be prevented, thus the safety of the battery can be enhanced. The generation of the linearity error and offset error in the current value can be prevented, thus the plausibility of the current values can be determined accurately with high precision. The current sensor can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit block diagrams of the battery.    Series connected battery cells (1-1-1-n)    Current sensor (2)    Contactors (3-1,3-2)    Current conducting unit (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has battery connecting device provided to attach battery main portion to motor car. Several battery cells (22) are electrically coupled with each other. The plate-shaped electrical guide elements of the contacting device are extended to battery cells. The plate-shaped electrical guide elements are connected over electrical insulating layer.    USE - Battery for motor car such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the battery can be reduced. The reliability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Housing bottom (12)    Battery cell (22)    Resilient wall (24)    Cell cup (28)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a cylindrical battery cell (22) retained in a housing of the battery by a retaining element (14). The battery cell comprises a recess that is engaged with the retaining element through an engagement element and vice versa, so that movement of the battery cell relative to the retaining element is blocked in one direction i.e. symmetrical axis direction, by an adhesive, rubber or welding compound. The battery cell is partly surrounded by a wall of the retaining element.    USE - Battery e.g. starter battery and high-volt traction battery, for a motor car i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is made of plastic material, and the battery cell is retained in the housing of the battery by the retaining element, so that the battery has reduced weight and manufacturing cost. The engagement element ensures a form-fit connection between the battery cell and the retaining element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The engagement element is selected from a group of bar, engagement hook and springy element such as spring plate and slit ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery.    Battery (10)    Housing bottom (12)    Retaining element (14)    Cylindrical battery cell (22)    Cell cup (28)
NOVELTY - The stack (1) has two retaining units (5, 6) for retaining respective form-closure elements (9, 10) that are respectively arranged at ends (E1, E2) of a tension-band device (7) i.e. metal-strip. The stack is formed as a ceramic assembly by stacking plate-shaped stack-bodies (2) i.e. ceramic components, into stacking direction (R). One of the form-closure elements is fastened at the stack independent of the other form-closure element in order to tension the band-device at an outer side (A) of the stack into the stacking direction and to hold the stack-bodies together in the stack.    USE - Stack i.e. fuel cell stack, for conditioning working gas or fuel cells (all claimed) i.e. hydrogen cells, in an electric drive of a vehicle e.g. passenger car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The form-closure elements is fastened in or at the stack independent of another form-closure element in order to tension the band-device at the outer side of the stack into the stacking direction and to hold the stack-bodies together in the stack such that the stack can be assembled in a safe, quick and compact manner, thus ensuring safe operation of the fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The form-closure elements are designed as a threaded rod and an anchor device. The retaining units are designed as a hole and a recess.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a stack with stack bodies that are held together by a tension-band device.    Outer side of stack (A)    Ends of tension-band device (E1, E2)    Stacking direction (R)    Stack (1)    Plate-shaped stack-bodies (2)    Retaining units (5, 6)    Tension-band device (7)    Form-closure elements (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a coating die which coats a coating material (2) on the surface of a base material (1). A pressure reduction slit is provided in the upstream of the coating die and pressure-reduces a bead (2a). A coating slit (26) is formed between the upstream block (21) and downstream block (25) of the coating die. A lip surface (23a) of main portion (23) is arranged in the position depressed from lip surface (22a) of main portion (22), and the lip surface (24a) of main portion (24). A recessed portion (27) is formed in the bottom face of lip surface (23).    USE - Apparatus for coating aluminum foil and copper foil for electrode used in manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the coating film can be managed with high precision, since the pressure reduction degree in the width direction of the base material can be equalized more exactly. The manufacturing cost of the coating apparatus can be reduced, since the manufacturing process of the coating apparatus can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coating method; and    (2) electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coating apparatus.    Base material (1)    Coating material (2)    Bead (2a)    Upstream block (21)    Main portions (22-24)    Lip surface (22a-24a)    Downstream block (25)    Coating slit (26)    Recessed portion (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining current or future state of electrical system in a vehicle. The suitable opportunity to regenerate a lead acid battery (4) is determined based on ahead-lying traveling route information (6,7) which is provided by a navigation system (5) and based on the determined condition of electrical system in the vehicle. The uninterrupted regeneration of the lead acid battery is enabled based on the determined suitable opportunity.    USE - Method for regeneration of lead acid battery (claimed) in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regeneration of the lead acid battery in the motor vehicle can be performed efficiently. The fuel consumption of the motor vehicle can be reduced. The service lifetime of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control device for controlling regeneration of lead acid battery in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the energy management system of motor vehicle and the graph illustrating the relationship between the travel route and time. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy management system (1)    Generator (2)    Lead acid battery (4)    Navigation system (5)    Ahead-lying traveling route information (6,7)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) comprises a housing (2), a solar cell module (3), and an electro-chemical and/or electro-static energy accumulator which is arranged in the housing. The energy storage device further comprises an electric temperature control device for controlling the temperature of energy accumulator. The temperature control device is electrically connected to the solar cell module in order to be supplied with electrical energy.    USE - Energy storage device for motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the energy storage device can be extended. The temperature control effect of the device can be increased. Hence the negative temperature effects such as aging at particularly high temperatures can be reduced. The energy storage device is designed as a compact unit, so that handling, logistics, warehousing yield and installation in vehicle can be carried out efficiently. Power consumption can be controlled efficiently. Optimum condition and energy efficient temperature of the energy accumulator can be achieved. Greater freedom in the selection of mounting location of the device on the vehicle is provided, since no special requirements are needed for the installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the energy storage device, and a block diagram of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (1)    Housing (2)    Solar cell module (3)    Electrical interface (7)
NOVELTY - The cartridge housing (1) has a case (10) that is provided with an opening which is released while other opening of case is coated with a filter (13). A cap (20) is fitted in the case. The front end of a flange (14) is engaged with the cap and is oriented to the filter side, while extending from outer peripheral surface 11a of the case to outward.    USE - Cartridge housing for ion exchange resin used for removing ion contained in cooling fluid e.g. ethylene glycol, in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchange resin remaining to the engagement portion of case and cap can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cartridge housing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cartridge housing (1)    Case (10)    Filter (13)    Flange (14)    Cap (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) having two electrodes (3) for connecting an electrical load (7). A temperature measuring device (8) is installed for measuring the temperature of electrodes. The reformate gas generated by a reformer (9), is supplied to the fuel cell. A water supply device is arranged between the reformer and the fuel cell, for supplying water to the reformate gas. The amount of water supplied to the reformate gas is adjusted by a controller (24) based on the measured electrode temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of water supplied to the reformate gas is adjusted based on the measured temperature of electrodes of fuel cell, such that the resulting carbon formation threshold temperature is below the reformate temperature of the electrodes. Hence the formation of carbon at the corresponding electrodes of fuel cell is prevented or reduced significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Electrode (3)    Electrical load (7)    Temperature measuring device (8)    Reformer (9)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a temperature-measuring device (8) for measuring electrode temperature and correlating the temperature prevailing at an electrode (3). A reformer (9) generates and supplies reformate gas to a fuel cell (2). A fuel feed unit (13) feeds fuel to the reformer, and an oxidant gas feed unit (15) feeds oxidant gas to the reformer. A control unit (24) adjusts the quantity of fuel and/or oxidant gas supplied to the reformer depending on the measured electrode temperature. A water supply device (11) supplies water to reformate gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be handled in a simple manner, and maintains carbon formation limit temperature below anode temperature in a better manner. The control unit adjusts the quantity of fuel and/or the quantity of oxidant gas supplied to the reformer depending on the anode temperature, thus preventing carbon formation on the anode of the fuel cell system in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Electrode (3)    Temperature-measuring device (8)    Reformer (9)    Water supply device (11)    Fuel feed unit (13)    Oxidant gas feed unit (15)    Control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The system has fluid-tight sealable housing (1) having housing walls (3,3'), and battery module group (7) having rod-shaped battery modules (8). A thermostated fluid feed unit (5) supplies thermostated fluid to thermostated fluid inlet (4a) so that thermostated fluid flows from inlet to thermostated fluid outlet (4b) through open spaces (9) between battery modules and spaces (10) between battery modules and housing walls. The plate-shaped flow distributor elements (11,11') having openings (12a-12c) with different sizes of cross-sectional surfaces are arranged between inlet and outlet.    USE - Battery temperature control system for vehicle such as motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of heat concentrations such as hot spots can be effectively avoided. The flow of the thermostated fluid can be homogenized. The temperature of the battery modules can be controlled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating battery temperature control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery temperature control system.    Fluid-tight sealable housing (1)    Housing walls (3,3')    Thermostated fluid inlet (4a)    Thermostated fluid outlet (4b)    Thermostated fluid feed unit (5)    Battery module group (7)    Rod-shaped battery modules (8)    Open spaces (9,10)    Plate-shaped flow distributor elements (11,11')    Openings (12a-12c)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery (21), positioned in an engine compartment (1), and a generator positioned in the engine compartment. A power converter device (50) i.e. direct current (DC)/DC converter, converts electric power from the generator, and outputs the power to the electrical storage apparatus. A power converter device main-body part is positioned between a dash panel (9) and the electrical storage apparatus in the engine compartment. A duct member (53) guides external air introduced in a cowl box (15) to the power converter device main-body part.    USE - Power converter device cooling structure for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents damage of the power converter device at time of front-surface collision of the vehicle, while reducing supply loss of electric power, and ensuring magnitude of the power converter device main-body part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power converter device cooling structure.    Engine compartment (1)    Dash panel (9)    Cowl box (15)    Battery (21)    Power converter device (50)    Duct member (53)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a lubricant separating unit (7) that is connected with a working medium circuit (AK) used for circulating working medium (AM). The lubricant separating unit is arranged in flux direction of working medium between a conveyor unit (2) and a heat exchanger (3). The lubricant separating unit is connected with a return line (8) for feeding the lubricant into an expansion unit (4) connected with a capacitor (5).    USE - Device for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy can be recovered efficiently from the waste heat stream, so that lubricating efficiency is enhanced. Coking of lubricant in the heat exchanger is reduced reliably. Wear resistance is increased so that failure rate is reduced, thus service life is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    Device for recovering energy from waste heat stream (1)    Conveyor unit (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Expansion unit (4)    Capacitor (5)    Lubricant separating unit (7)    Heat exchanger (8)    Working medium circuit (AK)    Working medium (AM)
NOVELTY - A photoelectrochemical cell (20) comprises a p-type sensitized photocathode (24) including sensitizer (22), and an electrolyte.    USE - Photoelectrochemical cell e.g. photoelectrochemical water-splitting device and device for chemical transformation of feedstock.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectrochemical cell has high efficiency, increased overall spectral response, and is economical and does not pollute the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of photoelectrochemical cell.    Photoelectrochemical cell (20)    Sensitizer (22)    Sensitized photocathode (24)    Light (26)    Water (28)    External circuit (30)
NOVELTY - The module has liner which is placed in cage-like metallic external casing. A prismatic energy storage cell is placed in liner, and is configured to provide power for operating electric vehicle. The liner is formed by cutting sheet of insulative material, and folding the cut sheet to conform to the external casing. The liner is made of polypropylene. The external casing is comprised of thin metallic material formed by stamping and bending processes.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium battery module of xEV electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. car, truck, bus, industrial vehicle, motorcycle, recreational vehicle and boat. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in EV (PEV), plug-in HEV (PHEV) and battery EV (BEV).    ADVANTAGE - The prismatic energy storage cell is placed in the liner, and is configured to provide power for operating electric vehicle, such that greater amount of power for vehicle can be ensured without increasing weight of the vehicle and space taken up by the battery system. The protection of the internal components and mechanical securement of the battery module can be facilitated in desired application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of manufacturing battery module;    (2) xEV electric vehicle; and    (3) lithium technology battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (70)    Fuel tank (74)    Internal combustion engine (76)    Electric motor (78)    Generator (82)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of diamond-like carbon thin film involves precipitating on substrate by high-frequency plasma chemical vapor deposition using source gas, organic boron compound as boron source, hydrocarbon as carbon source and argon mixed in the source gas as reaction-adjustment gas.    USE - Manufacture of diamond-like carbon thin film used for material for conductive diamond electrode of fuel cell and lithium cell, electrode for electrochemical sensor, collector of lithium cell, electrode for detection of bio-substances, and surface-coating material of components.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides diamond-like carbon thin film having high electroconductivity and reduced electrical resistance. The electrode material containing the film has high hardness, lubricity, chemical resistance, and quick responsiveness in redox system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material, which has diamond-like carbon thin film formed on a metal substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves covering a laser welding portion between highly thermally conductive metallic structures e.g. positive/negative electrode plate substrates and collectors, with laser beam transmissive resin. The metallic structures are laser-welded together by irradiating the welding portion between the metallic structures with a laser beam through the laser beam transmissive resin, where the laser beam transmissive resin is in contact with the metallic structures around the welding portion such that a gap is formed between the laser beam transmissive resin and the laser welding portion.    USE - Method for performing laser welding between e.g. electrode plate substrate such as negative/positive electrode plate substrate, and collector such as positive/negative electrode collector, or the collector and terminal, of a battery (all claimed) i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in an electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the cover to be in contact with the metallic structures around the welding portion such that the gap is formed between the cover and the laser welding portion, so that the gap is maintained in a hermetically closed state so as to prevent metal particles spattered out of the welding portion from dispersing into surrounding areas, thus reducing damage of the welding portion and the transmissive resin, and hence stabilizing quality of the welding portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10A)    Prismatic battery outer tin (12)    Sealing plate (13)    Positive terminal (17)    Negative terminal (19)
NOVELTY - The driving assistance system comprises a management apparatus, which is connected to a Wide area network. A navigation apparatus (12) is provided with a Global Positioning System function. A wireless communication part (11) communicates between communication base stations (3) connected to the management apparatus by the wide area network. The minimum power consumption route is calculated and displayed on a map screen. The data of present position of a vehicle is transmitted to the management apparatus.    USE - Driving assistance system for use in a vehicle mounted system (Claimed) for driving a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The minimum power consumption route is calculated and displayed on a map screen and the data of present position of a vehicle is transmitted to the management apparatus, and hence ensures estimating the electric power consumption to avoid traffic congestion, and thus improving the reliability of the driving assistance system, and also enable efficient driving of the electrical vehicle motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle mounted system with a battery residual amount detection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a driving assistance system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Communication base stations (3)    Wireless communication part (11)    Navigation apparatus (12)    Controller (15)    Vehicle mounted system (200)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has output shafts (71A,71B) that are rotated with motive power from crankshaft (12) and drive shaft. A fuel-supply unit supplies fuel to internal combustion engine (10). An exhaust-gas supply unit supplies the exhaust gas of engine (10) to another engine (20). A water containing liquid supply unit supplies water containing liquid to engine (20). An electronic control unit (ECU) (80) introduces scavenging gas into engine (20) through introduction unit after completion of vapor cycle of engine (20).    USE - Drive system mounted in four-wheeled hybrid vehicle such as petrol-powered car. Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle and three-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency and performance of the system can be improved. The heat of the exhaust gas released outside of the system can be reduced. The output of drive system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive system (1)    Internal combustion engines (10,20)    Drive shaft (12)    Output shafts (71A,71B)    ECU (80)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (70) has a holder (81) having an engaging face which is located in an opposed relationship to end face (76) of disk in axial direction. A spring element (83) biases holder toward ball (77). The ball is clamped among engaging face (82) of holder, axial direction restriction face (79) and inner circumferential face (80) so that rotational direction position of rotational shaft (72) is retained. A valve portion (55) is retained at a predetermined opened position.    USE - Locking mechanism for valve device (claimed) e.g. butterfly valve device used in fuel cell for vehicle e.g. ship and aircraft, business and domestic applications. Can also be used in ball valve device and gear wheel type valve device.    ADVANTAGE - The valve portion can be retained at the fully open position without energization and the power consumption is reduced. Since no special driving mechanism is required to cancel the retention of the valve portion at the fully open position, the simple structure can be implemented and reduction in size and weight and reduction in cost of valve can be anticipated. The valve portion driving shaft can be rotated smoothly with low sliding resistance. The retention of the rotational direction position of the rotational shaft can be canceled without the necessity for special driving mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for valve device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of the back pressure valve incorporated in the fuel cell system.    Valve portion (55)    Locking mechanism (70)    Rotational shaft (72)    End face (76)    Ball (77)    Axial direction restriction face (79)    Inner circumferential face (80)    Holder (81)    Engaging face (82)    Spring element (83)
NOVELTY - The system (300) has a circuit (302) which is provided with several main circuit elements. The main circuit elements are arranged in series. The main circuit elements are provided with a direct current (DC) voltage source (306). The main switching devices (308) are connected with a main detection device (312) that is associated with a battery module (310), such that a voltage difference responsive to detection of an event corresponding to operation of the battery module is obtained.    USE - Battery management system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system is simple in structure and can be maintained easily. The reliability and durability of the battery management system are improved. The cost of the battery management system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the BM system.    Battery management system (300)    Circuit (302)    DC voltage source (306)    Switching device (308)    Battery module (310)    Main detection device (312)
NOVELTY - The voltage detection circuits (D1-D12) comprise capacitor that is charged by battery cells (C1-C12). Output switch is provided to be off-state to insulate capacitor from output terminals while capacitor is charging, and is provided to be on-state to connect capacitor to output terminals after capacitor is charged. Voltage processor is provided to obtain voltage between output terminals of voltage detection circuit as cell voltage, when output switch is on-state. High-potential output terminal of pair of output terminals is connected to power line through pull-up resistor.    USE - Battery voltage detector for vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The drift errors caused by variations with time of resistance values of various resistances included in the cell voltage detection circuit, on-resistance and input circuit resistance of switch can be reduced, so that the precision of detecting the cell voltage can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery voltage detector.    Battery voltage detector (1)    Bypass circuit (B1-B12)    Battery cells (C1-C12)    Voltage detection circuits (D1-D12)    Bypass resistors (R1-R12)
NOVELTY - The voltage detection circuits (D1-D12) comprise capacitor that is charged by battery cells (C1-C12). Output switch is provided to be off-state to insulate capacitor from output terminals while capacitor is charging, and is provided to be on-state to connect capacitor to output terminals after capacitor is charged. Voltage processor is provided to obtain voltage between output terminals of voltage detection circuit as cell voltage, when output switch is on-state. High-potential output terminal of pair of output terminals is connected to power line through pull-up resistor.    USE - Battery voltage detector for vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The drift errors caused by variations with time of resistance values of various resistances included in the cell voltage detection circuit, on-resistance and input circuit resistance of switch can be reduced, so that the precision of detecting the cell voltage can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery voltage detector.    Battery voltage detector (1)    Bypass circuit (B1-B12)    Battery cells (C1-C12)    Voltage detection circuits (D1-D12)    Bypass resistors (R1-R12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a molten salt battery (3) operated in a molten salt melting state at temperature higher than room temperature, where molten salt is utilized as electrolyte. A heater (32) i.e. electro-thermal-heater, heats the molten salt battery. An electric power supply part e.g. capacitor and assistant battery (41) such as lead acid battery, supplies electric power to the heater at the room temperature. A temperature sensor (45) measures temperature in the molten-salt-battery that is connected to a control part (43). A signal input part (44) is connected to an operation part.    USE - Non-installing-type molten-salt-battery apparatus i.e. motor vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be easily started from a halt condition by self-heating an internal molten salt battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a molten-salt battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a molten-salt-battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Molten-salt-battery apparatus (1)    Molten salt battery (3)    Heater (32)    Assistant battery (41)    Control part (43)    Signal input part (44)    Temperature sensor (45)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case (2) whose cell chamber is segmented into multiple cell chambers through a separator. A negative electrode terminal (3b) is projected from an upper surface of a cover (1). A positive electrode terminal (3a) and the negative electrode terminal are enclosed on the cover by a protruding part (1a). A peripheral part (4a) of the positive electrode terminal is protruded by the protruding part. A peripheral part (4b) of the negative electrode terminal is coated with a flame retardant material.    USE - Lead acid battery for use in a drive source of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peripheral part of the positive electrode terminal is enclosed by the protruding part, and the peripheral part of the negative electrode terminal is coated with the flame retardant material, so that cost of the battery can be reduced, and the battery can maintain quality during manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead acid battery.    Cover (1)    Protruding part (1a)    Battery case (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3a)    Negative electrode terminal (3b)    Positive electrode terminal peripheral part (4a)    Negative electrode terminal peripheral part (4b)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode plate (16) and a negative electrode plate (17) accommodated in a battery container (2), which stores electrolyte. A set of insulation members (9,10) is contacted on an inner wall (13b) of the battery container. Another set of insulation members (11,12) is pinched by the insulation members. An electrode board and the inner wall of the battery container are arranged on two ends of the positive and negative electrode plates. The insulation members are deformed such that a surface of a foreign material is coated by the insulation members.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. electrochemical device module, for use in an electric vehicle, a power supply device and an electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation members are deformed such that the surface of the foreign material is coated by the insulation members, thus improving heat dissipation of the electrode plate and suppressing temperature raise when the foreign material is pierced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Battery container (2)    Insulation members (9,10,11,12)    Inner wall (13b)    Positive electrode plate (16)    Negative electrode plate (17)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has a battery container (2) which stores electrolyte, e.g., liquid nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium ion. The electrode plates (3,4), accommodated in the battery container, are mutually stacked. The end of the lamination direction abuts the inner wall of the battery container while penetrating the electrode plates in the lamination direction, and abutting with the electrode plates. A surface layer which abuts the electrode plate is made into insulation. A heat radiating member (6) has heat conductivity which is higher than the electrolyte.    USE - Secondary battery, e.g., laminate type battery, for use as power supply device for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode plate is cooled effectively since the heat produced from the electrode plates crosses the battery container through the heat radiating member. Position shift between the electrode plates is suppressed since the heat radiating member penetrates the electrode plates, and abuts the electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Battery container (2)    Electrode plates (3,4)    Heat radiating member (6)    Container main body (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a mover (7) that is provided with index portion (3) arranged on opposite side to pressure relief valve (2) with respect to penetration hole (21) of support portion (8), and projected out of axial portion (22) outside inner periphery of penetration hole. The penetration hole is formed in surrounding of pressure relief valve. The stopper portion (24) is arranged with respect to penetration hole at same side of pressure relief valve, and projected out of axial portion outside inner periphery of penetration hole.    USE - Secondary battery such as laminated lithium ion secondary battery for electric system mounted in electric vehicle and electric power generation system. Can also be used in commercial vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric train, boat, ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Since the stopper portion is arranged with respect to penetration hole at same side of pressure relief valve, and projected out of axial portion outside inner periphery of penetration hole, the scattering of the components accompanying release of the pressure relief valve is suppressed while increase of the internal pressure is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mover and support portion.    Secondary battery (1)    Pressure relief valve (2)    Index portion (3)    Mover (7)    Support portion (8)    Penetration hole (21)    Axial portion (22)    Stopper portion (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a database (DB) (12) provided with a CPU (11). The DB matches and memorizes identification information and environment information of a secondary battery. The CPU searches the environment information of the secondary battery and outputs the information regarding a search result of the secondary battery. The secondary battery is mounted in a vehicle, and outputs energy for running the vehicle. Multiple cells are serially connected with the secondary battery.    USE - Battery management apparatus for use in a battery management system (claimed) to manage a secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The CPU searches the environment information of the secondary battery and outputs the information regarding the search result of the secondary battery, so that change of deterioration of the secondary battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery management system    (2) a program comprising a set of instructions to manage a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery management apparatus (10)    CPU (11)    DB (12)    Battery information input terminal (20)    Feed information input terminal (30)
NOVELTY - The component management apparatus (210) has a database (212) that stores information regarding electrical components used with a battery pack containing cells. A CPU (211) searches for an electrical component corresponding to input information related to component supply in the storage area of the database.    USE - Component management apparatus for component management system (claimed) used in managing electrical components e.g. electronic control unit (ECU) and sensor for battery pack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Recycling of electrical components is easily managed through the CPU.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a component management system; and    (2) a component management program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the component management system with component management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Component management apparatus (210)    CPU (211)    Database (212)    Component information input terminal (220)    Feed information input terminal (230)    Network (240)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (12) has first electrolytic membrane and electrode assembly (MEA) (14a), first separator (16), second electrolytic MEA (14b), second separator (18), and third separator (20) that are laminated in order and integrally maintained by a retention mechanism (21). The third separator forms a cooling medium flow path that overlaps with the second separator. One reactive-gas flow path is formed between the first and second electrolytic MEAs, while another reactive-gas flow path is formed in the first separator.    USE - Fuel cell unit for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Positioning operation of the whole fuel cell unit is easy and simple since a frame is provided at the outer periphery of the electrolytic MEAs. Manufacturing of fuel cell stack is simplified through easy handling and assembly of fuel cell units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the fuel cell with fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell unit (12)    First electrolytic MEA (14a)    Second electrolytic MEA (14b)    First separator (16)    Second separator (18)    Third separator (20)    Retention mechanism (21)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure includes battery pack (100) with battery case accommodating the battery module (110) and cooling fan of the battery module. The cooling fan is arranged at the upper part of the vehicle body while battery module is arranged between side members (202) of the electric vehicle (200).    USE - Battery pack structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures mount space of battery module that can be cooled reliably in the battery case. Easily ensures volume of loading chamber or compartment by suppressing raise of floor surface of electric vehicle since battery module is arranged between the side members of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Junction fuse box (120)    Electric vehicle (200)    Side members (202)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an anode (7) arranged in an interior of a fuel chamber (3). The fuel chamber is arranged in a saccharide fuel cell part (14). The anode is arranged on two sides of the saccharide fuel cell part. An auxiliary power supply part (10) supplies hydroxide ion to the anode by an electric reaction process. An auxiliary negative electrode (9) is arranged in an auxiliary room (4). An auxiliary positive electrode (8) is arranged on the sides of the saccharide fuel cell part. The auxiliary power supply part is linked between the auxiliary positive and negative electrodes.    USE - Saccharide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power supply part supplies hydroxide ion to the anode by the electric reaction process, so that electric power generation performance can be improved without supplying alkaline substance into the saccharide fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of a saccharide fuel cell.    Saccharide fuel cell (1)    Fuel chamber (3)    Auxiliary room (4)    Anode (7)    Auxiliary positive electrode (8)    Auxiliary negative electrode (9)    Auxiliary power supply part (10)    Saccharide fuel (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a fuel cell (20) according to electro-chemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. The oxidizing agent gas is supplied to the fuel cell by an oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14). Cooling medium (41a) is supplied to the fuel cell by a cooling-medium supply apparatus (21). Pressure of an anode side is lower than threshold pressure. Voltage of the fuel cell is lower than threshold voltage. Temperature of fuel gas of an anode side is lower than threshold value. Temperature of the cooling medium is higher than threshold temperature.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling medium is supplied to the fuel cell by the cooling-medium supply apparatus, where the temperature of the cooling medium is higher than the threshold temperature, so that deterioration of a fuel cell stack in an electric power generation bad condition state, freezing of the fuel cell stack can be prevented and mobility and safety of the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel cell (20)    Cooling-medium supply apparatus (21)    Cooling medium (41a)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains catalyst metal microparticles (2) and a phosphate functional group. The catalyst metal microparticles are supported on the surface of the carrier (1) containing carbon. The phosphate functional group is provided on the surface of the carrier.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel cell for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising catalyst has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the catalyst in the catalyst layer.    Carriers (1,3)    Catalyst metal microparticles (2)
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has an electrode active material layers (2, 23) formed in collectors (1, 22). The electrode active material layers are provided with electrode active material particle and metal oxide binder. The electrode active material particle is adhered with the metal oxide binder with respect to the collectors. An average discharge potential value of the electrode active material particle is greater than or equal to 4.2 volt. The electrically conductive material is filled in the electrode active material layers.    USE - Positive electrode plate for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a portable apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer, camera and mobile telephone, and a vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material layers are formed in the collectors, where average discharge potential value of the electrode active material particle is greater than or equal to 4.2 volt, so that output/input characteristic of the positive electrode plate is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Collectors (1, 22)    Electrode active material layers (2, 23)    Positive electrode plate (10)    Separator (24)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (27)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a battery (10) provided with a unit cell (1) that is wrapped in an exterior-material. An abnormality detection part (9) detects abnormality in the unit cell. A gas injection part (11) injects gas (5) in the exterior-material based on information from the abnormality detection part. The unit cell is pressurized utilizing the gas. The unit cell is accommodated in a container (4) that is filled with the gas. A positive electrode terminal (2) is connected to a positive electrode collector.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery system for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas injection part injects the gas in the exterior-material based on the information from the abnormality detection part, and the unit cell is pressurized utilizing the gas, so that safety and reliability of the system can be improved and cost and weight of the system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion secondary battery system.    Unit cell (1)    Positive electrode terminal (2)    Container (4)    Gas (5)    Abnormality detection part (9)    Battery (10)    Gas injection part (11)    Lithium ion secondary battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging negative and positive electrodes (112,113) of bipolar electrode on respective surfaces of collector region (111). The electrolyte layers (120) are formed on receiving stand (156) by turns, so that a laminated structure is formed. The receiving stand is conveyed to position the laminated structure. A support structure (154) is moved in vertical direction with respect to receiving stand. The clip mechanism (153) and receiving stand are moved relatively in vertical direction with respect to surface direction of bipolar battery (110).    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar battery used as motor driving power supply of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle such as electric train and car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Since removal of laminated structure from receiving stand and press handling process are eliminated, the generation of offset is eliminated and laminated structure is pressed uniformly. The blurring of bipolar battery is suppressed and the bipolar battery is laminated precisely, so that production of inferior goods is reduced. The output density of battery is increased, since movement of ion at the time of use is not affected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing bipolar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bipolar battery (110)    Collector region (111)    Negative and positive electrodes (112,113)    Electrode layer (120)    Clip mechanism (153)    Support structure (154)    Receiving stand (156)
NOVELTY - The system (300) has a network access device battery that is configured to communicate with the network access device for providing supply power. A battery control circuit includes a resistive load (320) that is selectively connected to the network access device battery. A sensor determines a status of the network access device battery based on the resistive load. The resistive load is configured to heat the network access battery uniformly. The resistive load is coupled to the network access device by a thermal conductor.    USE - System for controlling conditions of battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The required talk time at temperatures can be achieved using the smallest and lowest cost battery technology. The temperature of the battery pack above a minimum operating threshold can be maintained, thus the performance of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling battery conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery condition controlling system.    Battery condition controlling system (300)    Battery pack (310)    Protection circuit (312)    Battery cells (314)    Resistive load (320)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has electric power generation element (20) which is provided with electrode plate, and is accommodated in case (10). The electrode terminals (24,25,31,32) are connected to power generation element. A connection area (R11,R12) adjoins reaction zone (A) among the electric power generation element. The electric power generation element has bending portion by which electrode plate is folded. A cutting portion (26a) cuts a portion of connection area by adjoining the bending portion, so that electrode terminal is fixed with respect to cutting portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as cell and secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal can be fixed easily with respect to a cutting portion, as the cutting portion is provided for cutting the portion of connection area by adjoining the bending portion. The current collecting plate can be deformed easily along the electrode terminal, so that distortion is not generated in the bending portion with fixation of the electrode terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Case (10)    Electric power generation element (20)    Electrode terminals (24,25,31,32)    Cutting portion (26a)    Reaction zone (A)    Connection areas (R11,R12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery protection element (400) that is provided with plate-like-portions (410,440). The plate-like-portions (440) are coupled with the both ends of plate-like-portion (410) integrally along the width direction, and extended in a perpendicular direction with respect to both surfaces of plate-like-portion. A flat-shaped battery is mounted on plate-like-portion (410). The mounting surface of the flat-shaped battery is formed on both surfaces of plate-like-portion (410).    USE - Battery pack is mounted in electric-power-assisted bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight battery protection element can be provided effectively. The excellent energy efficiency of the lithium ion battery can be achieved. The battery pack can be protected reliably. The working efficiency of the battery pack can be improved at the time of connecting several unit batteries in series, and the productivity of the battery pack can be improved. The stable operation can be achieved for long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric-power-assisted bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of battery joint structure.    Holder element (200)    Battery protection element (400)    Plate-like-portions (410,440)    Battery protection element block (450)    Battery joint structure (500)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery joint structure which is provided to mount several flat-shaped batteries. A buffer element is arranged at bi-direction which orthogonally crosses the outer surface of the battery joint structure. The accommodating portion (601,602) of the battery joint structure in which the clearance between the outer surfaces of the direction shock absorbing material is positive, and the clearance between the outer surfaces of the buffer element of the other direction is negative.    USE - Battery pack for mounting flat-shaped batteries such as lithium-ion battery and film-covered battery, for electric-power-assisted bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery at the time of charging/discharging of the battery is an equal battery pack. Since the bad influence by an impact and vibration is not received and the impedance of two battery joint structure becomes equal, the operation is stabilized. The battery joint structure to one case unit can be accommodated easily. The battery joint structure can be reliably fixed by pressing the other case unit. A vibration and the battery pack is stable with respect to the impact can be provided. Since the water which infiltrated into the inside, the reliability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of the battery pack.    Arrow (510X,510Y,512X,512Y)    Case unit (600)    Accommodating portion (601,602)    Bottom face (601U,602U)    Protective circuit board (700)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery joint structure (500) which is provided to mount several flat-shaped batteries. The protective circuit board is provided to protect the battery at the time of charging/discharging. The film is formed of the coating-film forming materials having different viscosities, hardness and thixotropic properties to form a moisture baffler film on the protection circuit board. The film is formed of the coating-film forming material with high viscosity before hardening from the substrate surface.    USE - Battery pack for mounting flat-shaped batteries such as lithium-ion battery and film-covered battery, for electric-power-assisted bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The moisture proof film can cover the components reliably. The productivity of the battery pack is excellent. The reliable protection can do efficiently. The stable operation over the long time is expectable. The reliable protective film can be formed in both a tall circuit component and a short circuit component. The battery pack is provided with high reliability without receiving the bad influence by moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of the battery joint structure.    Unit battery (100)    Negative electrode extraction tab (130)    Battery protection element (400)    Battery protection element block (450)    Battery joint structure (500)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a laminate-film cladding material that seals the electrode laminated portion provided with a sheet-like positive electrode, a sheet-like negative electrode, a separator, and the electrolyte solution with a double-sided adhesive tape (460). The total outer periphery length of double-sided adhesive tape is longer than the outer periphery length of the electrode lamination region (105) corresponding to the accommodation location of the electrode laminated portion in the laminate-film cladding material.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electric-power-assisted bicycle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery pack can be improved. The stress produced at the edge portion of double-sided adhesive tape can be distributed so that the laminate-film cladding material cannot be damaged easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic and sectional views of the unit battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit battery (100)    Electrode lamination region (105)    Positive electrode drawing-out tab (120)    Negative electrode drawing-out tab (130)    Double-sided adhesive tape (460)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has battery block (10BB) that is provided with several battery cells (10). A lid portion is positioned on terminal surface of battery block. A circuit substrate is positioned so as to overlap with lid portion. A voltage detection circuit (71) is provided for detecting terminal voltages of several battery cells. A flexible printed circuit board (50) is positioned so as to overlap with lid portion, and is electrically connected toseveral battery cell terminals. The connector (73) is electrically connected with circuit substrate and flexible printed circuit board.    USE - Battery module of battery system (claimed) for use in electric power storage apparatus of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery module can be simplified so as to connect the terminal of each battery cell to the circuit board easily and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery block (10BB)    Voltage detection circuit (71)    Connector (73)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The battery block (1) has a battery cell (2) that is provided with a purge valve. A vent duct connects the purge valve of the battery cells. The vent duct is divided and connected with a duct element for every section divided with the section board (5). An external terminal and the purge valve are located in the upper surface of square container.    USE - Battery block of power supply device (claimed) for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shape stability and quality of the battery can be improved, without arranging the battery cell in multiple sequences. The battery block can prevent the confusion in the sequence. The waste gas from the container of a battery cell can be discharged efficiently, and the state of a battery cell can be detected easily. The number of battery cells can be increased/decreased for every section board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery block.    Battery block (1)    Battery cell (2)    End plate (3)    Section board (5)    Connection rod (7)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode collector, a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode collector and a negative electrode active material layer. A separator base (265) which is formed of a porous resin sheet is interposed between active material layers. A heat-resistant layer (266) is held on base. The heat-resistant layer contains an inorganic filler, a binder and a thickening agent. The weight ratio of the binder to thickening agent in the heat-resistant layer is less than 7.2.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle mounting (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode collector, a positive electrode active material layer held on positive electrode collector, a negative electrode collector and a negative electrode active material layer held on the negative electrode collector and which covers the positive electrode active material layer. A separator base which is formed of a porous resin sheet is interposed between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. A heat-resistant layer is held on the separator base. The heat-resistant layer contains an inorganic filler, a binder and a thickening agent. The weight ratio of the binder to thickening agent in the heat-resistant layer is less than 7.2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of separator.    Separators (262,264)    Separator base (265)    Heat-resistant layer (266)
NOVELTY - The control unit has a case (50) having an upper cover (51) in which openings (53,53q) are formed. A terminal block (61) is housed in the case so as to face the opening. A base plate (70) is housed in the case upon which an electronic component (84) is mounted. A wall section (62) of the terminal block is positioned between the base plate and the opening and is extended towards the upper cover around the opening surface of upper cover.    USE - Power control unit for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wall section of the terminal block is positioned between the base plate and the opening and is extended towards the upper cover around the opening surface of upper cover, the more compact size and lower cost power control unit can be obtained. Thus the penetration of the foreign materials into the power control unit can be minimized can be more effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power control unit.    Case (50)    Upper cover (51)    Openings (53,53q)    Terminal block (61)    Wall section (62)    Base plate (70)    Electronic component (84)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has multiple tubular single cells (14) that are provided with groove sections on the side surfaces. A holder (18) is included with multiple tubular accommodating sections (16) for housing multiple single cells. An elastic element (12) is arranged on the groove section of each of the single cells for abutting respective accommodating section. The single cells are fixed to the accommodating sections of the holder by the elastic element.    USE - Battery module used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic device and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The tubular single cell can be easily fixed to accommodating section of the holder and the vibration and impact with respect to a single cell can be effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Elastic element (12)    Single cell (14)    Accommodating section (16)    Holder (18)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a blocking element that interrupts the charging/discharging path of secondary battery, when abnormality is generated in battery connected in series. An estimation unit (101) estimates the number of the blocking elements with non blocking state in battery block based on the block voltage value detected by the detection unit. A setting unit (102) sets the current limiting value such that the number of effective batteries estimated by the estimation unit is reduced and the current limiting value is made small.    USE - Battery power supply device for battery power source system (claimed) mounted in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device such as a portable personal computer, digital camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid lift, solar cell and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of damage to the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery power supply device (1)    Control unit (10)    Communication unit (11)    Estimation unit (101)    Setting unit (102)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains sulfur-type positive electrode active material including carbon and sulfur. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material including metallic sodium.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery is used for vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent cycling characteristics is manufactured by a simple process. The contamination of negative electrode with sulfur is suppressed.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel processor (41) and drainage path (31) that is connected to drainage port (76) for draining water inside water tank (1). A controller (10) is provided for actuating water supply apparatus (2) and supplying water to water tank, prior to power generation by fuel cell stack (60). The controller is provided for supplying combustible gas to combustor (42) through water tank for prompting combustion, when water seal detector detects that one of drainage port and drainage path is water-tight.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can supply water used for reforming reaction to a water tank in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (1)    Water supply apparatus (2)    Controller (10)    Drainage path (31)    Fuel processor (41)    Combustor (42)    Fuel cell stack (60)    Drainage port (76)
NOVELTY - The system has power generating apparatus and current sensor connected between commercial power source and connection point on electric wire. A controller determines that installation state of current sensor is abnormal, and displays (S105) abnormality of installation state of current sensor on display, when current flowing in direction from connection point to commercial source is specified as positive current, and differential power calculated (S103) by subtracting power consumption of power load from output power of inverter is larger than threshold value greater than zero.    USE - Distributed energy generation system such as domestic use distributed type energy generation system, solar power generation system and fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller determines and reports abnormal installation state of current sensor, so that power failure in the system can be prevented, and high efficient operational performance can be achieved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating distributed energy generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of judging installation state of current sensor of controller in the distributed energy generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for acquiring current value from current sensor (S101)    Step for acquiring voltage value from inverter (S102)    Step for calculating differential power (S103)    Step for determining whether differential power is larger than threshold value (S104)    Step for displaying abnormality on display (S105)
NOVELTY - The power module semiconductor device (1) has a semiconductor element (24) which is arranged on copper plate layers (16-1,16-2). Ceramic substrates (18-1-18-5) are arranged on the semiconductor element. A terminal electrode (10) is connected to the surface of the semiconductor element through one opening that opens on the ceramic substrate. A terminal electrode (12) is connected to the copper plate layer through other opening that opens on the ceramic substrate. The heat is released through both the back surface and the front surface of the semiconductor element.    USE - Power module semiconductor device for three-phase alternating current inverter. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, industrial equipment, intelligent power module and domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent thermal radiation characteristic for the power module semiconductor device can be achieved more effectively. The adhesiveness between the semiconductor element and the copper plate layer is improved. The size reduction and the high thermal radiation are realizable by thermally radiating from front and back surfaces of the semiconductor element. The loss at the time of high-electric-power operation can be reduced, and the efficiency improvement can be attained. The suppression of thermal runaway of the semiconductor device and the power conversion efficiency can be increased efficiently. The stress accompanying the curvature of the ceramic substrate can be relieved and generation of the crack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram and the cross-sectional view of the power module semiconductor device.    Power module semiconductor device (1)    Terminal electrodes (10,12)    Copper plate layers (16-1,16-2)    Ceramic substrates (18-1-18-5)    Semiconductor element (24)
NOVELTY - The pack (1,2) has battery groups which are connected in parallel. The battery clusters is formed by aligning a battery group (10). The average operating voltage of the power-generating element is set higher and the internal resistance is set lower the batteries (A,B).    USE - Battery pack used in electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary batteries are connected in parallel, so that high capacity and a high output characteristic can be obtained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery packs (1,2)    Battery groups (10,20)    Protection circuit (30)    Connector (31)    Batteries (A,B)
NOVELTY - The grating has an expanded-grid (1) that is provided with a grid line. The width of the grid line is set within the range of 1.5-1.9. The expanded grid is formed by a reciprocating system. The thickness of the grid line is set within the range of 1.25-1.60. The thickness of a positive electrode is set within the range of 1.1-1.4.    USE - Grating for lead acid battery of electric-power-assisted bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery capacity is improved, the short circuit in the grating is prevented. The high-rate discharge of the positive electrode active material, the service life of the lead acid battery is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode plate;    (2) electrode group; and    (3) manufacturing method of positive electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view, side view and sectional views of the grating for lead acid battery.    Expanded grid (1)    Edge portion (2)    Lead paste (3)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Thickness of grating (T)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate which are stacked on electrode group (1) through porous insulating film. A convex portion (8) protrudes in inside direction of battery case (7). A positive electrode plate lead and a negative electrode plate lead (6) are arranged between electrode group and inner bottom face of battery case. An insulation portion (9) covering the convex portion is arranged between lead and inner bottom face of battery case. Lead is connected to inner bottom face of battery case through an opening portion (10).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of sputter in the non-aqueous electrolytic battery can be suppressed easily. Damage of the porous insulator can be prevented easily, since decline in welding efficiency can be suppressed. The battery can be maintained easily. Generation of the wattless component between the battery case and lead can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolytic battery.    Electrode group (1)    Negative electrode plate lead (6)    Battery case (7)    Convex portion (8)    Insulation portion (9)    Opening portion (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (11) has a drying unit (15) that enables the drying of film (3) coated in base material sheet (2) to progress during the movement of base material sheet. The surface state detection unit (21) is provided along the movement direction of base material sheet, so as to detect the surface state of film in a non-contact manner.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of electrode plate used in lithium ion battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The actual drying condition of applied film can be detected easily and reliably while maintaining a normally preferable state of drying progression over all the drying apparatus. The electrode plate of desired quality can be manufactured stably, without generating the loss of product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode plate manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material sheet (2)    Coating film (3)    Manufacturing apparatus of electrode plate (11)    Drying unit (15)    Surface state detection unit (21)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode collector and a negative-electrode active material layer containing negative-electrode-active-material particles, negative-electrode electroconductive agent particles and negative-electrode binder, provided on negative electrode collector.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant, hybrid electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics, and adhesiveness of negative-electrode active material layer and negative-electrode collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode collector and a negative-electrode active material layer containing negative-electrode-active-material particles, negative-electrode electroconductive agent particles and negative-electrode binder, provided on negative electrode collector. The concentration of negative-electrode electroconductive agent particles in surface layer on opposite side to negative-electrode collector of negative-electrode active material layer is more than the concentration of negative-electrode electroconductive agent particles in center portion of negative-electrode active material layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode component of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collection tab (1)    Negative electrode current collection tab (2)    Electrode component (3)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has battery management server (20) has estimating unit (201) that receives performance information of secondary battery (403) and vehicle state information for determining the lifetime of vehicle (40), and predicts performance of secondary battery when the lifetime of vehicle is over. The estimating unit further predicts the supply amount of secondary batteries to be recyclable at a certain point of time, based on predicted result of performance of secondary battery.    USE - System for predicting supply amount of recycled secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply amount of secondary batteries to be recyclable at a certain point of time is efficiently predicted, so that the environmental conservation of secondary batteries usage can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for predicting supply amount of recycled secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for predicting supply amount of recycled secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    System for predicting supply amount of recycled secondary battery (10)    Battery management server (20)    Vehicle (40)    Estimating unit (201)    Secondary battery (403)
NOVELTY - The electrical terminal comprises a current interrupting device that interrupts the operation of an electrochemical energy storage cell (1). A discharge device allows complete or partial discharge of the electrochemical energy storage cell, when the electrical connection of the electrochemical energy storage cell is interrupted by the circuit interruption device.    USE - Electrical terminal of electrochemical energy storage cell (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of operating the storage cell can be ensured by allowing the complete of partial discharge of the storage cell. The working reliability of the electrical terminal can be improved efficiently, and the efficiency of the storage cell can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical energy storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrochemical energy storage cell.    Electrochemical energy storage cell (1)    Casing (2)    Negative pole (3)    Positive pole (4)    Safety contacts (5,6)
NOVELTY - The device i.e. battery (1), has galvanic cells (2) and a cooling plate (3) for controlling the temperature of the galvanic cells. Straps (8) and hollow tie rods allow spatial fixation of the galvanic cells in the battery, where the straps and the hollow tie rods are designed as functional parts of the cooling plate for guiding a heat transfer medium e.g. water. The straps and the tie rods are directly connected to a heat transfer medium circuit, where the tie rods are open in a heat exchanger.    USE - Energy storage device i.e. battery. Can also be used for a fuel cell or a high-performance capacitor such as supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The straps and the tie rods are designed as functional parts of the temperature control device for guiding the heat transfer medium e.g. water, thus improving heat dissipation efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Galvanic cells (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Heat conducting film (4)    Straps (8)
NOVELTY - A high aspect ratio multifunctional material comprises functionalized carbon nanofibers (CNF) incorporated with metal nanoparticles and phosphoric acid doped polybenzimidazole (PBI) along the inner and outer surfaces of hollow carbon nanofiber.    USE - As a high aspect ratio multifunctional material used in fuel cell, solar cell, supercapacitors, sensors and in drug delivery systems (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high aspect ratio nanoscale composite material can simultaneously perform multiple functions such as proton and electron conductivity and electrocatalytic activity. The process for fabricating the material is simple and avoids any stringent chemical reaction conditions or the use of hazardous chemicals, avoids multiple chemical steps thereby retaining the inherent properties of the constituents used in the nanocomposite. Encapsulation of PBI solution inside the nanofibers provides an improved electronic property of the support coupled with the improved proton conductivity. The fabrication by wetting process involving the insertion of the polymer and nanoparticle by capillary action results in effective utilization of the inner cavity of the carbon nanofibers thus enabling the system to simultaneously address multiple functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for the fabrication of the high aspect ratio multifunctional material involving: a) preparing phosphoric acid doped polybenzimidazole polymer by solution polycondensation method; b) dispersing Pt or Rh nanoparticles into the tubular region of the carbon nanofiber by simultaneous dispersion and reduction through polyol process; c) encapsulating the phosphoric acid doped PBI in a solvent as obtained in step (a) with metal dispersed carbon nanofibers as obtained in step (b) to obtain high aspect ratio multifunctional material.
NOVELTY - The plate (3) has a plate (31) provided with a first side (311) and a second side (312), and another plate (32) provided with a third side (321) and a fourth side (322), where the third side is turned towards the second side. A channel structure (33) is formed with two parts (331, 332), located between the plates and forms a channel (35) between the second and third sides. The parts of the channel structure are separately formed by the stamping machines, engaged with one another and welded with the plates.    USE - Water cooling plate for a battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to vehicles, lamps, electrical tools, electronic devices, communication apparatuses and heat exchangers.    ADVANTAGE - The parts of the channel structure is separately formed by the stamping machines, and the channel structure forms the channel, so that need of a computer numerical control (CNC) process or a gravitational force applying process is avoided, thus forming the water cooling plate with compact structure, and reducing usage of material and manufacturing costs of the cooling plate. The arrangement of the cooling plate against surfaces of batteries in the battery pack achieves improved cooling effect for the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a water cooling plate.    Water cooling plate (3)    Plates (31, 32)    Channel structure (33)    Channel (35)    Sides of plates (311, 312, 321, 322)    Parts of channel structure (331, 332)
NOVELTY - A battery box (300) has a battery box (310) with a battery storage chamber (301), and a battery box cover (330). The cover forms an inspection window (333) for a battery (305) opened or closed by an inspection window lid (334). Detachable bolts (352,353) fasten the cover to the box main body from outside and inside of the box main body.    USE - Battery box for working machine such as wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box cover can be bolted from inside and outside of the battery storage chamber, suppressing battery theft while permitting opening or closing and locking of the inspection window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a battery box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery box (300)    Battery storage chamber (301)    Battery (305)    Battery box (310)    Battery box cover (330)    Inspection window (333)    Inspection window lid (334)    Bolts (352,353)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an opening-and-closing switch (201) provided between a power supply (100) and a storage battery (777). Electric power of the opening-and-closing switch is controlled based on capacity of the storage battery. The storage battery is connected with the power supply and a load (102). An accumulation output terminal (333) is provided with an inverter (101). A parallel-serial converting circuit (103) is connected with a personal computer (999).    USE - Charging/discharging circuit for a storage battery of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is connected with the power supply and the load, so that stabilization and self-supporting operation of the circuit can be achieved, and environment-friendly effect of the circuit can be stimulated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging/discharging stabilization automatic round robin-type system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a charging/discharging circuit.    Power supply (100)    Inverter (101)    Load (102)    Parallel-serial converting circuit (103)    Opening-and-closing switch (201)    Accumulation output terminal (333)    Storage battery (777)    Personal computer (999)
NOVELTY - The device has a porous medium heat accumulator (6) arranged on a high temperature tail gas purifier (5) and a pulsating combustion gas channel (7). A hydro alcoholic agent reformer (8) is arranged at a front end of the purifier. A pulse high temperature combustion chamber (2) is provided with a gas input pressure ejector (31) and an oxygen-enriched air input pulse pressure ejector (32) that are connected with a flame generator (33). The chamber cleans a gas conveyor. A heat accumulator (10) is fixed at an outer side of an oxygen-enriched air input air cylinder controller.    USE - High energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion purifier main piece device for an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a high energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion purifier main piece device.    Pulse high temperature combustion chamber (2)    High temperature tail gas purifier (5)    Porous medium heat accumulator (6)    Pulsating combustion gas channel (7)    Hydro alcoholic agent reformer (8)    Heat accumulator (10)    Gas input pressure ejector (31)    Oxygen-enriched air input pulse pressure ejector (32)    Flame generator (33)