NOVELTY - The radiating assembly comprises a container, a semiconductor refrigeration chip and a temperature equalizing plate. The cold end of the semiconductor refrigerating chip is connected with the exterior surface of container while the hot end of semiconductor refrigerating chip is closely fixed with one side of temperature equalizing plate. The other side of the temperature equalizing plate is tightly connected with the radiating sheet.    USE - Vehicle-mounted radiating assembly for solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange efficiency of semiconductor refrigeration chip can be improved while improving the refrigeration efficiency. The service life of the radiating assembly can be improved.
NOVELTY - A lithium titanate/titanium oxide cathode material (I), is new.    USE - A lithium titanate/titanium oxide cathode material (I) for lithium ion battery used in electric automobile, hybrid power vehicle, and portable electronic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material (I) has higher conductivity and corrosion resistance, higher current discharging circulating performance, and improved multiplying power charging and discharging performance and circulation performance of the lithium ion power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium titanate/titanium oxide cathode material of formula (1-0.8x) Li4Ti5O12-xTi4O7 (I), is new.    x=greater than 0.03 but less than or equal to 0.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (I).
NOVELTY - The winding assembly (50) has separator sheets (36,38) that are each positioned between positive and negative electrodes (30,32), such that the electrodes and separator sheets are wound in overlying relationship. The positive electrode has an exposed edge that is spaced from the unexposed edge of negative electrode, and an unexposed edge that is spaced from the exposed edge of the negative electrode. Apertures (28,34) are formed at the exposed edges of the electrodes. Current collectors (24,26) are connected to the exposed edges of the electrodes.    USE - Winding assembly for high performance lead-acid electrochemical cell (claimed) of battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing cost and speed are increased since the apertures are formed at the exposed edges of the electrodes, and by allowing the current collectors to be cast-on ends of the winding assembly through the apertures. Damage of the metal insert due to bending is prevented by using non-lead material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical cell; and    (2) a method of manufacturing winding assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial isometric view of the winding assembly.    Current collectors (24,26)    Apertures (28,34)    Positive and negative electrodes (30,32)    Separator sheets (36,38)    Winding assembly (50)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises cathode, anode and aqueous electrolyte including cation (A), disposed between the cathode and the anode. At least one of the cathode and the anode includes an electrode material having open framework crystal structure in which the cation (A) is reversibly inserted during operation of the battery. The battery has reference specific capacity when cycled at a reference rate, and 75% or more of the reference specific capacity is retained when the battery is cycled at 10 times the reference rate.    USE - Battery is used for portable electronic device, and vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising electrode material has excellent durability, capability, cycle characteristics, stability, conductivity, efficiency, and retention of specific capacity when cycled at high rate, and is manufactured economically.
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery comprises positive electrode (21), negative electrode (22) containing active material including core portion capable of occluding and releasing lithium ions and covering portion which is arranged on surface of core portion, and electrolytic solution. The covering portion contains constituent elements, silicon, oxygen and element chosen from lithium, carbon, magnesium, aluminum, calcium, titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, tin, barium, tungsten, tantalum, sodium and potassium.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery for battery pack, electric vehicle, power storage system, electric tool and electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Charge-discharge cycle characteristic is improved. The electronic device has higher performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery comprises positive electrode (21), negative electrode (22) containing active material including core portion capable of occluding and releasing lithium ions and covering portion which is arranged on surface of core portion, and electrolytic solution. The covering portion contains constituent elements, silicon, oxygen and element chosen from lithium, carbon, magnesium, aluminum, calcium, titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, tin, barium, tungsten, tantalum, sodium and potassium. The ratio of oxygen and silicon is 0.5-1.8. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) battery pack;    (3) electric vehicle;    (4) power storage system;    (5) electrical tool; and    (6) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery can (11)    Insulating plate (12)    Battery cover (13)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery includes a negative electrode and a positive electrode containing lithium oxide or lithium peroxide as an active material. The negative electrode comprises an active material selected from a silicon based material, a tin based material and lithium metal.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for long distance electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a lithium secondary battery having increased capacity that is formed with a negative electrode of high capacity employing a tin based material or a silicon based material instead of lithium metal and a positive electrode of high capacity employing lithium oxide or lithium peroxide. The battery is provided with negative and positive electrodes having increased capacities, thus realizing high energy density and prevents dendrite lithium from being generated on a surface of the negative electrode which in turn results in enhanced safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) includes an electric motor (19) which rotates a rotary shaft (18). A dynamic pressure gas-lubricated bearing device (21) supports the rotary shaft and uses a portion of air discharged from a compressor (10) as actuation air. Air passing through the dynamic pressure gas-lubricated bearing device is supplied to an expander turbine (17) through a bearing air exhaust supply flow passage (23).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the energy of air to be recovered in the form of energy for driving the expander turbine, thus power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system can be increased. Decreases the time lag of driving and rotating the expander turbine, and increases a dynamic pressure at the intake of the expander turbine to increase exhaust velocity, thus a quick response to a request for reduction in pressure can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Compressor (10)    Expander turbine (17)    Rotary shaft (18)    Electric motor (19)    Dynamic pressure gas-lubricated bearing device (21)    Bearing air exhaust supply flow passage (23)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a coolant passage (38) that is included in a rotating shaft (16) of the rotary electric machine (10). A squirt hole (42) squirts the coolant such that the coolant is distributed to an inner peripheral surface (C1,C2) of the coil end (22) of a stator (20) and an end surface (A1,A2) of the coil end in the axial direction. The squirt hole is included in the coolant passage, and an opening of the squirt hole is positioned on an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, outside the coil end in the axial direction.    USE - Cooling structure of rotary electric machine such as motor, generator, or motor-generator used in electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling area of stator coil end is expanded and temperature variation at coil end is suppressed by relatively simple structure since both inner peripheral surface and end surface of coil end in axial direction are cooled by coolant squirted out from a single squirt hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a cooling structure of a rotary electric machine.    Rotary electric machine (10)    Rotating shaft (16)    Stator (20)    Coil end (22)    Coolant passage (38)    Squirt hole (42)    End surface of coil end (A1,A2)    Inner peripheral surface of coil end (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has at least one power module (106), and an inverter for supplying AC to or from AC grid (220). A DC bus (203) electrically connected to an output of the at least one fuel cell segment (106A) and to an input for inverter. The DC bus is configured to supply power to an input of the DC load (222). An isolating direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter (106B) is positioned to isolate the DC load from at least one of the inverter or the AC grid (220).    USE - Fuel cell system for providing electrical power to load. Uses include but are not limited to building, appliance, light, tool, air conditioner, heating unit, factory equipment and machinery, power storage unit, computer, security systems.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents inadvertent contact of high voltage nodes by isolating power sources and buses from each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system having isolated and non-isolated DC buses.    Power modules (106)    Fuel cell segment (106A)    Isolating DC/DC converter (106B)    DC bus (203)    AC grid (220)    DC load (222)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical shape secondary battery has a can lid (9) which is provided with an electric current breaker structure. A metallic portion is provided in a position which is exposed out of a battery. An internal pressure sensing unit (3) is provided in electrode winding frame side. The internal pressure sensing unit is provided with a cleavage portion which is cleaved by increasing battery internal pressure. The metallic portion is electrically connected with the electrode winding frame after the cleavage of the cleavage portion.    USE - Cylindrical shape secondary battery used in battery system (claimed) for motor vehicle e.g. two-wheeled vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure sensing unit is provided with a cleavage portion which is cleaved by increasing battery internal pressure, and the metallic portion is electrically connected with the electrode winding frame after the cleavage of the cleavage portion, so that the operation of the electric current breaker structure of internal pressure sensitive type can be detected easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cylindrical shape secondary battery.    Inner frame (1)    Internal pressure sensing unit (3)    Top cap (4)    Outer frame (6)    Can lid (9)
NOVELTY - A separator (1) has a resin porous substrate (2), and a heat-resistant insulating layer (3) formed on both surfaces of resin porous substrate. The melting point or heat softening point of heat-resistant particles in heat-resistant insulating layer is 150 degrees C or more.    USE - Separator is used for electrolyte layer of electrical device (all claimed) e.g. dipolar-type lithium-ion secondary battery and nonaqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The separator having suppressed generation of curl is manufactured, with high yield. The lightweight electrical device comprising the separator is stably manufactured. The balance of internal stress of resin porous substrate and contraction stress of heat-resistant insulating layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator has a resin porous substrate, and a heat-resistant insulating layer formed on both surfaces of resin porous substrate. The melting point or heat softening point of heat-resistant particles in heat-resistant insulating layer is 150 degrees C or more. The thickness parameter (X) is 0.15 or more, and calculated using the relation: X=(A'+A")/C'x (A'+A")2, where A' and A" are thickness ( mu m) of each heat-resistant insulating layer formed on both surfaces of resin porous substrate and A' is more than or equal to A", and C' is total thickness ( mu m) of separator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Resin porous substrate (2)    Heat-resistant insulating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a load of a gas turbine engine so as to become equal to a load resulting from subtracting load of a diesel engine from required load. A drooping characteristic of gas turbine engine is changed (GG) so as to match drooping characteristic of diesel engine. The gas turbine engine is controlled upon changing drooping characteristic of gas turbine engine, such that frequency of gas turbine engine is maintained.    USE - Method for controlling parallel operation of electric power generating apparatus such as diesel engine and gas turbine engine mounted in ship, and static type electric power generating apparatus (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell power generating device and solar power generation device e.g. solar cell. Can also be used in controlling parallel operation of water turbine engine and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel operation of electric power generating apparatuses having different drooping characteristics can be performed with stability and high efficiency, without impairing the performance of each electric power generating apparatus at the time of individual operation. The generation of imbalance of the load between electric power generating apparatuses in transient state can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling parallel operation of electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the parallel operation of electric power generating apparatuses. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to determine allotment of load (BB)    Step to start gas turbine engine and diesel engine (CC)    Step to close gas turbine breaker (DD)    Step to approve synchronization (EE)    Step to change drooping characteristics of gas turbine engine (GG)
NOVELTY - Aluminum paste composition comprises: 0.050-12.7 wt.% of an additive comprising a salt of an alkaline earth metal ion and an organic counterion, where the organic counterion is carboxylates, phenylates, or resonates; 42-85 wt.% of an aluminum powder, such that the weight ratio of aluminum powder to the additive is 5:1-999:1; and an organic vehicle.    USE - The aluminum paste composition is useful for forming aluminum back electrode of solar cells (claimed), and semiconductor devices.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum paste composition has good adhesion to the silicon wafer and decreases bowing of the silicon solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solar cell comprising (a) a p-type silicon substrate comprising a p-type region sandwiched between an n-type region and a p+ layer, (b) an aluminum back electrode disposed on the p+ layer, where the aluminum back electrode comprises 0.05-13.4 wt.% of the additive and its decomposition products, and 86.6-99.95 wt.% of aluminum, where the decomposition products of the additive comprises alkaline earth metal oxide and alkaline earth metal hydroxide, and (c) a metal front electrode disposed over a portion of the n-type region; and    (2) forming a silicon solar cell comprising (a) applying the aluminum paste composition on a backside of a p-type silicon substrate, (b) applying a metal paste on a front-side of the p-type silicon substrate, where the front-side is opposite to the back-side, and (c) firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of the aluminum paste at a peak temperature of 600-980 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A binder contains a polymer having N-vinyl formamide unit.    USE - Binder is used for composition for electrode used for electrochemical element (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and capacitor for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent binding property. The electrochemical element containing the binder has excellent battery characteristics and durability, and suppressed increase of internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode-forming composition;    (2) electrode, which has collector and a mixture layer containing electrode-forming composition and electrode active material provided on the collector; and    (3) electrochemical element.
NOVELTY - The device has an output shaft (4) coupled with an energy storage device and connected with a drive shaft (1) by a transmission and a clutch device or by another transmission and another clutch device, where gear radio of the former transmission is different from gear radio of the latter transmission. The storage device is designed as a spring accumulator or a balance wheel, and the clutch devices are designed as a freewheel. The former transmission has a driving toothed wheel i.e. spur wheel, and an output drive gear, and the drive shaft has intermediate shafts (20, 30, 50).    USE - Device for storing and conversion of brake energy for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output shaft is coupled with the energy storage device and with the drive shaft, where gear radio of the transmission is different from gear radio of another transmission, thus enabling the device to provide mechanical energy with high efficiency and with adjusted rotational speeds and torque, and hence ensuring versatile usage of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of a device for storing and conversion of energy.    Drive shaft (1)    Output shaft (4)    Intermediate shafts (20, 30, 50)    Toothed wheels (31, 32, 41, 42)    Axis of output shaft (40a)
NOVELTY - The power generator (400) has an air conduit with a fuel cell portion, a water vapor permeable and a hydrogen impermeable membrane portion. A housing (200) has an air intake opening to draw air into the housing and through the air conduit to provide oxygen to the fuel cell portion and to carry water vapor generated by the fuel cell portion past the permeable membrane portion such that water vapor passes through the membrane and causes release of hydrogen from a fuel block (300).    USE - Power generator for portable electronic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Uses selectively permeable membranes that allow water vapor to pass, but prevent hydrogen from passing. Obtains thinner membranes that enable higher power generation and marginally higher energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a power generator.    Air manifold (115)    Housing (200)    Fuel block (300)    Power generator (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a semiconductor lamination unit (10) by stacking cooling pipes (121) which cool semiconductor modules (11). A pressing element (3) is positioned between semiconductor lamination unit and back wall portion (222) of a frame (2) to pressurize semiconductor lamination unit at lamination direction. The pressurizing direction of pressing element is made to incline towards bottom portion (21) of frame in applied pressure provision start time to provide applied pressure of pressing element with respect to semiconductor lamination unit.    USE - Manufacturing method of power converter device (claimed) for driving alternating current (AC) motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressurizing direction of pressing element is made to incline towards bottom portion in applied pressure provision start time to provide applied pressure of pressing element with respect to semiconductor lamination unit, the pressurizing direction of the pressing element can be closely approached in the lamination direction at the time of completion of the power converter device. The applied pressure of pressing element is efficiently transmitted to the semiconductor lamination unit uniformly. The shift of the semiconductor module and cooling pipe can be prevented and the fall of the cooling capability of the semiconductor lamination unit can be suppressed. The need to change large structures such as frame and pressing element can be eliminated. Thus the power converter device can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power converter device.    Frame (2)    Pressing element (3)    Semiconductor lamination unit (10)    Semiconductor modules (11)    Bottom portion (21)    Cooling pipes (121)    Back wall portion (222)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a joining material (9) between a thermoelectric element (7) and a housing element (3) i.e. counter bearing. The material is sintered or pressed by pressing the thermoelectric element against the housing element to form a joining seam region between the housing and thermoelectric elements, where the material is heated when the thermoelectric element is pressed. Another housing element (2) is attached at the former housing element such that the thermoelectric element is fluid-tightly sealed and in electrical contact between the housing elements.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thermoelectric module for manufacture of a TEG that is utilized in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The joining material is sintered or pressed by pressing the thermoelectric element against the housing element to form the joining seam region between the housing and thermoelectric elements, thus achieving stable connection between the thermoelectric and housing elements in a simple manner. The joining material is heated while pressing the thermoelectric element, thus manufacturing a stable and robust joining seam region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a thermoelectric generator (TEG)    (2) a thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermoelectric module and an enlarged view of a connection region between a thermoelectric element and an electrical contact layer of a housing element.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Housing elements (2, 3)    Ceramic insulating layer (4)    Thermoelectric element (7)    Joining material (9)
NOVELTY - The pulley apparatus (1a) has a sleeve (3a) that is fixed to the surroundings of an edge portion of a rotating shaft. A pulley is positioned around the sleeve. A one way clutch (5) is provided between the surrounding surfaces of sleeve and pulley to enable transmission of torque between the pulley and sleeve. A grease feeder (25) is provided in the outer peripheral wall of cap, sleeve or pulley so that interior space (22) of cap (18) and cylindrical space (16) in which one way clutch is installed are connected.    USE - Pulley apparatus of auxiliary machine such as alternating current (AC) dynamo and starter motor for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lubricity of the one way clutch is secured by supplying the grease to the space in which the one way clutch is installed through the grease feeder with the centrifugal force based on rotation of sleeve or pulley. The durability of the pulley apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pulley apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pulley apparatus (1a)    Sleeve (3a)    One way clutch (5)    Cylindrical space (16)    Cap (18)    Interior space (22)    Grease feeder (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a downstream buffer tank in which the anode off gas discharged from the fuel cell (10) is stored. The downstream buffer temperature control mechanism adjusts the temperature of the downstream buffer tank. The downstream buffer temperature control mechanism control unit controls a downstream buffer temperature control mechanism according to the driving state of the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as motive power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The stable electric power generation is improved since the downstream buffer temperature control mechanism control unit controls the downstream buffer temperature control mechanism according to driving state of fuel cell system and the discharging performance of liquid water in anode gas flow path is improved and generation of flooding is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode separator (12)    Cathode separator (13)    Anode gas flow path (121)    Cathode gas flow path (131)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has an electrical storage cell which is provided with electrode-tabs. A slit (14,15) is formed in the electrode-tabs (12,13) is toward a base from a front tip. The slit of the electrode tab (12) is connected mutually with slit of another electrode tab (13). The storage cell is stacked with the position in which the electrode tab of electrical storage cell derived by the same direction.    USE - Electrical storage module used in hybrid type working machine (claimed) e.g. hybrid type wheel loader and hybrid type bulldozer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage module can align the electrode-tab of the electrical storage cell easily. The positioning accuracy of the electrode tabs can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a working machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and top views of the electrical storage module.    Electrode tabs (12,13)    Slit (14,15)    Slope area (17)
NOVELTY - A powder comprises pillared particles that comprises a particle core and pillars extending from the particle core, where the pillared particles are formed from a starting material powder. At least 10% of the total volume of the starting material powder is made up of starting material particles having a particle size of not greater than 10 microns.    USE - As an active component of metal ion battery, preferably lithium ion battery (claimed) useful in solar cells (including solar capacitors), capacitors, filters, fuel cells, detectors and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - Use of pillared particles provides greater capacity per volume or capacity per mass of the particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition comprising the powder and at least one additional component;    (2) metal ion battery comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte between the anode and cathode where the anode comprises the powder or the composition;    (3) forming metal ion battery involving forming the anode by depositing the composition and evaporating the solvent;    (4) forming the powder involving etching particles of the starting material powder to form the pillared particles;    (5) forming (M1) powder involving growing pillars on particles of the starting material powder.
NOVELTY - The catholyte regeneration method involves atomizing catholyte solution through droplet formation unit e.g. spray nozzle to generate a mist of fine droplets. The mist of fine droplets is fed into oxidant stream. The oxidant stream flow is regulated so that time of flight of droplets is sufficient to accomplish required mass transfer. The sufficient time of flight is reached. A separation unit e.g. spiral cyclone separator is provided to separate the mist of fine droplets from oxidant stream. The catholyte solution contains catalyst such as polyoxometallate. The oxidant contains air or oxygen.    USE - Catholyte regeneration method for regenerating catholyte solution in redox fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Obtains appropriate mass transfer of oxidant from the catholyte by the formation of mist of fine droplets. Reduces the required time of flight to achieve the required mass transfer since small droplet size minimizes the diffusion distance for oxygen within the droplet. Obtains more uniform distribution of droplets within the reaction chamber by injecting mist of fine droplets in multiple points. Enhances efficiency of atomization process due to provision of multiple droplet formation units. Obtains catholyte solution having air to liquid ratio of 30 is to 1 while the mixture advantageously continue to behave as well-mixed fluid by regulating the oxidant stream flow so that time of flight of droplet is sufficient to accomplish required mass transfer and separating the list of fine droplets from the oxidant stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a regeneration zone in a redox fuel cell; and    (2) a use of regeneration zone in a redox fuel cell for regeneration of a catholyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the two droplets of a catholyte solution.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a solar panel array (12) for generating electrical energy. A HVAC blower motor (18) generates temperature change to vehicle. A solar control module (14) includes a processor (20) for distribution of electrical energy to an energy storage device (16) and motor. The processor includes a mode selector logic module for indicating passive or active enablement modes of distribution of energy based on vehicle driving status and energy availability such that recharging or preconditioning function is enabled based on configuration in module.    USE - Auxiliary energy management system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Recharging functions and/or preconditioning functions are enabled actively or passively, based on combined vehicle status and solar power status.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the auxiliary energy management system.    Energy management system (10)    Solar panel array (12)    Solar control module (14)    Energy storage device (16)    HVAC blower motor (18)    Processor (20)
NOVELTY - Liquid electrolyte comprises a lithium salt dissolved in a quaternary mixture of non-aqueous organic solvents, where the lithium salt is lithium perchlorate and the quaternary mixture comprises ethylene carbonate, diethyl carbonate, tetrahydrofuran and ethyl methyl carbonate.    USE - The liquid electrolyte is useful in lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid electrolyte: is stable; improves the performance of the lithium battery in high or low temperature; and has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of the liquid electrolyte in a lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar generating plate, a storage battery, a vehicle air conditioner, a temperature sensor, and a controller i.e. MCS-51 single chip, where the solar energy generating plate is set on a roof of the vehicle. A solar panel and the storage battery are connected with a charging battery for supplying power to the vehicle air conditioner. The controller is connected with the temperature sensor for receiving temperatures and a temperature signal.    USE - Vehicle radiating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure and reduced mounting costs. The device allows automatic adjustment of temperature inside the vehicle and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a vehicle radiating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Mesogenic compound (I) is new.    USE - (I) is useful in a liquid crystal display device such as ferroelectric liquid crystal display device (claimed), and a variety of devices such as field-effect transistors, electroluminescence devices, electrochromic devices, actuators, LEDs, light-emitting electrochemical cells, lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits improved purity and has enhanced antiimage sticking properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Mesogenic compound of formula (R-AR-Z-CH2-(CH2)n-CH2-Y1+((R1)(R2)(R3)) (X-)) (I) is new.    R = linear 6-16C alkyl, 6-16C fluoroalkyl, 6-16C fluoroalkoxy or 6-16C alkyl-S(O)q;    q = 0-2;    AR = divalent group of formula (a) or (b), where first dotted line is a point of attachment to R and second dotted line is a point of attachment to Z;    R1-R3 = 1-16C alkyl or fluoroalkyl;    Y1 = N or P;    Z = O, S(O)q or CH2; and    X = anion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a liquid crystal and a display device comprising (I);    (2) preparing the liquid crystal display device on silicon, comprising incorporating (I) or the liquid crystal into a liquid crystal display on silicon by disposing (I) in the liquid crystal onto a silicon surface; and    (3) the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing complex oxide is manufactured by melting molten salt raw material containing Lithium with molar ratio exceeding theoretical composition of lithium containing lithium hydroxide and metallic compound raw material, cooling molten salt, dissolving solidified molten salt in polar protic solvent, separating lithium-containing complex oxide, and heating lithium-containing complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide for positive electrode active material of lithium ion secondary battery used vehicle (all claimed), communication apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer, and information-related equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Residual stress in Lithium-containing complex oxide after synthesis is removed, and fine Lithium-containing complex oxide with reduced surface impurity and Lithium defect is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery containing positive electrode consisting of positive electrode active material, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship of discharge capacity maintenance factor with respect to cycle number of positive electrode active material of Lithium-containing complex oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains an ionic compound having tricyano methide anion and a cation (I), and a nitrogen-containing organic compound (II).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrolytic capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to battery such as primary battery and secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, solar cell, electrochromic display element and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic capacitor using the electrolyte solution has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, and low impedance characteristics in high frequency region and reduced product swelling at the time of solder reflow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains an ionic compound having tricyano methide anion and a cation of formula: Rs-LH+ (I), and a nitrogen-containing organic compound of formula (II).    L=carbon, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, or oxygen;    R=monovalent element, functional group or organic group;    s=2,3 or 4;and    R1-R4=H, 1-8C hydrocarbyl, acetyl, alkoxy or carbonitrile.    When at least two of R1-R4 is hydrocarbyl, those hydrocarbyl optionally have structure by directly coupling. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolytic capacitor.
NOVELTY - The weatherproof improvement method involves applying and hardening a liquid resin to a bending part (14) of the electric wire and cable (10) wired by the outdoors (11), forming a coating resin (15). The liquid resin is ultraviolet-ray cured resin, thermosetting resin, water-content cured resin, or drying solidification type resin. Ultraviolet absorber, optical stabilizer and carbon black are added to the liquid resin.    USE - Weatherproof improvement method for electric wire and cable used outdoors. Uses include but are not limited to an electric wire and a cable, which transmit electricity and an information signal, and for household use 100 volts, 200 volts power supply, a telephone line, a cable TV (CATV) cable, a fiber optic cable or a solar cell cable, and a charge cable of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Weather resistance of the bending part is improved by favorable workability since coating resin is formed by only applying and hardening a liquid resin. Weather resistance of the bending part is further improved since an ultraviolet absorber and an optical stabilizer are added to the liquid resin as needed to reduce sunlight which permeates coating resin and since a carbon black is also added to the liquid resin, making it possible to identify the internal electric wire and cable. The sheath layers of the electric wire and cable are protected from ultraviolet ray degradation by the coating resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the electric wire and cable to which the weatherproof improvement method is applied.    Electric wire and cable (10)    Outdoors (11)    Connection part (12)    Bending part (14)    Coating resin (15)
NOVELTY - The case side plate connected to the electrode terminal of the battery cell has a resin molded primary component (807) integrally formed with a voltage detection conductor, and a secondary-forming component (130') which covered the primary component. The primary component has several joints (820), each joint having a fixing portion (821) and a fusible portion (822). Each fixing portion has a surface exposed to the outer surface of the secondary-forming component. The fusible portion is provided between the exposed surfaces.    USE - Electrical storage module such as lithium-ion battery pack, nickel-hydrogen battery pack, and capacitors for electrical storage apparatus such as onboard power supply apparatus mounted in electric vehicles, such as commercial vehicles, e.g. motor trucks, omnibus, rail vehicles, hybrid electric train, bus, truck, and battery-type fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength of the resin molded primary component and the secondary-forming component is improved, since the fusible portion formed in the between exposed surfaces of fixing portion formed in each joint formed in resin molded primary component melts when bonding the secondary component to the primary component. Moreover, the position of the voltage detection conductor in the thickness direction of the secondary-forming component is fixable to a reliably required position, since the secondary-forming component is formed in the state fixed to the fixing portion of the resin molded primary component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the primary molded resin component of the electrical storage module.    Secondary-forming component (130')    Resin molded primary component (807)    Joints (820)    Fixing portion (821)    Fusible portion (822)
NOVELTY - The device has a substrate (10) comprising rows of recesses for receiving cylindrical electrochemical cells (2). A wave-shaped cooling pocket (20) is positioned between two consecutive rows of cylindrical electrochemical cells. Heat-conductive foam plates are positioned between the pocket and the cells, where the foam plates are made of glass fiber. The foam plates are gradually compressed between the cells and the cooling pocket, when a cover having a parallelepiped shape is positioned over the substrate. The cover comprises maintaining plates that extend along axes (X) of the cells.    USE - Device for cooling cylindrical electrochemical cells that are utilized for supplying power to electric machines of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive foam plates are gradually compressed between the cylindrical electrochemical cells and the cooling pocket, when the cover having the parallelepiped shape is positioned over the substrate, thus facilitating the assembling operations of the cooling device to obtain a compact cell block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cylindrical electrochemical cell cooling device.    Axes (X)    Cylindrical electrochemical cells (2)    Outer wall (3)    Substrate (10)    Wave-shaped cooling pocket (20)
NOVELTY - The protective cap (100) has a cover (300) which is provided for opening and closing the battery terminal (110). A main element (200) is provided for preventing penetration of moisture into cover.    USE - Protection cap of battery terminal used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of moisture into the cover can be prevented so that the early corrosion of the battery terminal can be prevented. Electricity can be steadily supplied to the electrical component in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of cover.    Protective cap (100)    Battery terminal (110)    Terminal for cable (120)    Main element (200)    Cover (300)
NOVELTY - The battery has a global positioning system (GPS) locating module installed in a lithium ion battery unit and provided with an antenna and a processor. The antenna is integrated with the battery unit. A communication module of a mobile communication platform is connected with a remote control management unit through a mobile communication network. A navigation device, meter or tracking device is connected with an upper part of the GPS locating module via a wire. An identification system identifies identification number of the mobile communication platform.    USE - Intelligent lithium ion starting battery for starting a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can realize all-day active and passive management function and start the vehicle in all weather conditions, and reduces self-discharge even if power is under long shutdown condition for about 1 year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent lithium ion starting battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bicycle body whose rear end is provided with a tail box. A lower part of the tail box is provided with a pedal. An upper part of the tail box is provided with a horizontal-shape laying solar panel. A solar energy receiving board is placed on a diamond surface layer of a light guide plate body. A lower part of a seat and a storage box body are installed on a charger. A lower side of the pedal is provided with an energy storage battery. A solar receiving plate is provided with a single crystal polycrystalline silicon layer.    USE - Solar energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle prolongs service life of a battery and reduces burden of a user when driving the bicycle. The bicycle is provided with the intelligent tracking system to find exact location of the user. The bicycle is provided with an over-voltage protection device to ensure better safety for the charger. The bicycle occupies less space and improves photoelectric conversion rate. The bicycle prevents a battery pole plate from being damages, improves charging capacity of the battery and ensures better repairing function and lighting effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar energy electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The block has a buckle which transfers set of a battery chamber from bottom portion towards the upper portion of the U-shaped hook main portion (1). The side portion (7) of the U-shaped hook main portion is fixed on the side wall of a fixed handle that is provided with a detachable connection structure (9) connected with the hook main portion. The detachable connecting structure is provided with the handle that is fixedly connected with the vehicle chassis (4) by a bolt hole. The groove (2) is provided in the inner portion of the hook main portion.    USE - Locking block of battery transfer chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The battery transfer chamber can be locked effectively, as the side portion of the U-shaped hook main portion is fixed on the side wall of a fixed handle that is provided with a detachable connection structure connected with the hook main portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for locking structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the locking block.    Hook main portion (1)    Groove (2)    Vehicle chassis (4)    Side portion of hook main portion (7)    Detachable connection structure (9)
NOVELTY - The adjusting regulator has four teeth that are connected with two crankshaft driven emission reducing diesel pumps and two pressure reducing set driven gears of the air distribution assembly. The oil pump air distribution gap structure and bridge driven gear are set in groove single convex gear. The gear normal crankshaft driven pump and gas distribution mechanism are provided in single concave groove teeth technology. The double air filtering coordinated gas distribution structure is used.    USE - Pressure adjusting regulator of energy-saving internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-saving and emission reduction effect can be ensured. The pressure of engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Pressure adjusting regulator of energy-saving internal-combustion engine.    Gear (A1)    Groove (A4)    Circle hole (B3)
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery providing driving electric energy to a drive motor. The power battery is connected with a turbine generator. The drive motor is connected with a motor controller. A vehicle body control system, a generator control system, a battery management system, and the motor controller are respectively connected with each other. The turbine generator is connected with the drive motor. A charging switch system is connected with a charging socket and a power output plug.    USE - Micro-turbine generating incremental power control system for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a micro-turbine generating incremental power control system.
NOVELTY - The device has a blade wheel, and a vane wheel that is connected with one end of an electric generator. The electric generator is equipped with a regulator. The regulator and a motor are connected with an electric bicycle, where number of blade wheel is 2, 4 or 6.    USE - Wind power generation device for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The blade wheel is rotated to drive the generator for generating electricity and supplying power to the electric bicycle. The device prevents intermediate power-off of the electric bicycle, and ensures better convenience to people. The device can save large amount of electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power generation device.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery information detection module connected with a single battery in an electric vehicle power battery set. A central processing module is connected with a battery cell information detection module. A logic switch array switching module is connected with the single battery of the power battery set of an electric car and the central processing module. A power supply module is connected to the central processing module. The logic switch array switching module is connected to the central processing module.    USE - Electric vehicle motor power battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can accurately control quantity of the rechargeable battery, and has improved charging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle motor power battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle motor power battery management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame main body formed with an upward opening and provided with a bottom plate and four rectangular-shaped side plates. The bottom plate is integrally connected with the side plates in a hermetic manner. An edge of an inner side of the frame main body is provided with a reinforcing frame section unit. An upper part of a convex side plate is connected with the bottom plate. The frame main body is made of aluminum alloy material. The side plates are connected with each other by welding process.    USE - Electric automobile power battery pack mounting frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is simple to operate, and reduces welding workload, processing cost and welding difficulties, and has pressure-resistance effect, high sealing tensile strength and high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electric automobile power battery pack mounting frame.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a battery case having an electrode assembly (300) that is formed of anode separation film and laminated sheet. An electrode lead (400,410) and electrode tap (301,302) of the electrode assembly is protruded outside the battery case. The resin layer and metal layer are mounted to the structure where the thermal contraction tube (510) made of electrically insulating material is surrounding the combining portion (401,411) of electrode lead and electrode tap.    USE - Secondary battery of battery pack for use as used as power source of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric bicycle, and electricity motorcycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is provided to improve the safety of the vehicle, as the generation of internal short-circuits is prevented. The performance of the battery can be efficiently maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the end portion of electrode assembly used in secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (300)    Electrode taps (301,302)    Electrode leads (400,410)    Combining portions (401,411)    Thermal contraction tube (510)
NOVELTY - The reinforcement device has a reinforcing element (10) which is installed between a floor panel (11) and a battery case (13). The vehicle seat is fixed on the floor panel. A battery case is provided for receiving the battery. The load of the vehicle is delivered to battery case.    USE - Reinforcement device for mounting seat on floor panel of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seat can be efficiently mounted on the floor panel of electric vehicle. The endurance enhancement of the vehicle seat is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reinforcement device.    Reinforcing element (10)    Floor panel (11)    Fixing portions (12,16)    Battery case (13)    Supporting portion (14)
NOVELTY - The smart battery has a battery management system (BMS) that is connected to the lithium battery for supplying electricity to motor. The output and input of the lithium battery are controlled through a super capacitor.    USE - Smart battery used for starting vehicle starting motor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the output and input of the lithium battery is controlled through the super capacitor, the overcharging and over discharging of the battery can be prevented. The service lifetime of the smart battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for smart battery control method for the vehicle starting motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the BMS of the smart battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery protection circuit (1)    Shunt resistor (2)    Over discharge MOSFET (3)    Over Charge MOSFET (4)
NOVELTY - The pack has heating element (120) such as film heater, silicone rubber heater, and coil heater arranged surrounding the outer periphery of battery module (110), and insulating material (130) e.g. urethane foam material. A temperature sensor (140) detects the module temperature. A battery management system (BMS) (150) is electrically connected with sensor, to monitor and control battery temperature, so that current is supplied to heating element if temperature is less than preset temperature which is maintained through the heat generation.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion battery pack for two-wheeled electric vehicle such as electric bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The charging characteristic and discharge characteristic of battery are optimally maintained in the winter time when the temperature is less than zero value. Reliability and service lifetime of the battery pack can be increased through the temperature control of the battery. The overcharging is prevented by discrete voltage monitoring of the batteries. The performance characteristic of the battery pack can be improved by limiting the maximum discharge voltage and maximum charging voltage during discharging and charging processes. Since the heating element is in sheet form for temperature control of the battery, the volume of the battery pack can be reduced. The battery pack structure with excellent protection against heat characteristic of battery can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery pack for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (110)    Heating element (120)    Insulating material (130)    Temperature sensor (140)    BMS (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a traction frequency converter, an auxiliary motor vehicle power battery charger and a control power supply, which are set in a same machine box. The traction frequency converter, the frequency converter, the auxiliary motor vehicle power battery charger and the 24V control power supply are connected to the same direct current bus. The traction frequency converter, the frequency converter, the auxiliary motor vehicle power battery charger and the power supply are connected with the same radiator.    USE - Integrated variable flow device for an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device saves the mounting space of the electric vehicle, simplifies the system design, and provides convenient system integration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an integrated variable flow device.
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst comprises silver/platinum, silver/palladium or silver/gold bimetallic nanowire.    USE - Electrocatalyst is used for oxygen reduction in fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrocatalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling cross dividing vehicle controller area network (CAN) network utilizing a main. Network management information is set to the main controller to distribute corresponding identification (ID) address, network management message, and CAN bus network management information. Logic state of a main management control part is set to sleep latency, sleep, wake-up request and network management normal mode. The network management normal mode is set from a logic management state of the main controller.    USE - Method for managing energy from hydrogen fuel cell system of a vehicle e.g. bus or automobile, based on a CAN system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables optimizing performance of the vehicle such that energy from hydrogen fuel cell system can be flexibly used, thus satisfying demand of network management of the hydrogen fuel cell system in an easy and quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a CAN system to manage energy from hydrogen fuel cell system of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a direct current (DC) converter comprising a DC buck-boost circuit and a microprocessor. A storage battery is provided with a charging end and a discharging end and connected with a DC converter low voltage DC interface by a cable. A vehicle charging system interface is connected with a high voltage alternating current (AC) power grid through the cable. A DC converter high voltage DC interface is connected with a high pressure DC bus.    USE - Hybrid battery for an electric automobile driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery automatically adjusts a solar energy battery pack and storage battery output power, thus automatically starting storage battery groups supplying power to realize the optimal matching of the output power, and solving a problem of a current solar energy battery and storage battery hybrid combination of load power supply output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid battery for an electric automobile driving system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a super capacitor and a main electric motor system that are connected in parallel, and a power battery connected in series with the main electric motor system. An auxiliary motor system is connected with the power battery in parallel and connected in series with a charging resistor. An engine is connected to the auxiliary motor system, and the main motor system is provided with a clutch device.    USE - Electric vehicle power system.    ADVANTAGE - The power system utilizes a super capacitor energy storage and the power battery to avoid the large current and deep discharge, thus improving working efficiency of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle power system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has solar energy battery plate arranged in roof of a car and connected to multiple air exhaust fans arranged in a car.    USE - Household saloon car self-circulation cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The air exhaust fans effectively discharges hot air in the car and input the outer cold air into a carriage, so as to form circulation temperature in the carriage and maintain the car at a cool state.
NOVELTY - The device has a closed console shell arranged at a lower part of a small-sized solar battery plate and provided with a sealed black heat collecting plate. An inner part of the shell is filled with water. The black heat collecting plate is attached with a water pipe. The water pipe is passed through the shell. The shell includes a circulating pump and a radiating plate, which is provided as a flat hollow metal shell. The radiating plate is coated with a temperature difference generating sheet provided with a radiating fin, a solar energy battery plate and a circulating pump.    USE - Solar energy cooling device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces heat in the console shell, effectively.
NOVELTY - The scroll has a flexible film solar battery provided on a lower roller surface of a roller shutter that is provided with a felt.    USE - Solar energy motorcar sun shading scroll.    ADVANTAGE - The scroll can block entry of sunray into a motorcar while solar energy is converted into electric energy.
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply part provided with a direct current (DC)-DC-converter (40) that is arranged in a battery (60). The battery supplies charge power to a regulator (30). DC voltage is delivered from the regulator. Constant voltage is distributed in a drive motor (50) and the battery. The DC-DC converter is provided with a receiver. Surplus power is generated in the drive motor and a feed port (10). The battery and a super capacitor (70) convert the DC voltage.    USE - System for supplying electric vehicle power supply to drive motor.    ADVANTAGE - The system can drive the electric vehicle in a steady manner. The system improves fast departure to the drive motor. The system improves driving operation of the electric vehicle and stability of operation of the electric vehicle and drive motor in an effective manner. The system increases charging efficiency, prolongs services life of the battery and reduces exhaust gas progressed in the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electricity to the drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for supplying electric vehicle power supply to a drive motor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Feed port (10)    Regulator (30)    DC-DC converter (40)    Drive motor (50)    Battery (60)    Super capacitor (70)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a regulator (30) converting alternating current (AC) voltage to direct current (DC) voltage. A collecting module (20) collects the converted DC voltage. A super capacitor (40) is charged with the received DC voltage from the regulator. The DC voltage is supplied to an inner side of a drive motor (60). A DC-DC converter (50) converts charged voltage received from the super capacitor to DC drive voltage. A battery (70) is arranged at an inner side of the drive motor. The battery is charged with electricity from a feed line (10).    USE - Power supply system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can supply charged voltage to the drive motor so as to stably drive the electric vehicle. The system improves battery life and charging efficiency by supplying constant DC voltage to the drive motor and the battery. The system can drastically accelerate the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electricity to a drive motor of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply system (1)    Feed line (10)    Collecting module (20)    Regulator (30)    Super capacitor (40)    DC-DC converter (50)    Drive motor (60)    Battery (70)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery is provided with an electrode group of positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates that are stacked in a multiple layers. An electrolyte is configured for filling the interior of a battery main portion. A predetermined section of the battery main portion opposing the vicinity of the center portion of the electrode group is deformed and a venting function for driving out residual air between layers is exhibited.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for use in mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The residual air or gas present between layers are driven out effectively. The electrolyte can be induced to reliably penetrate into the interior of an electrode group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Battery (10A)    Outer case (11)    Top plate (12A)    Broken line (A1)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has wheels mounted on a container of a sliding base (301). A set of conducting parts is mounted on an end of the container. A storage battery (302) is received in the container and electrically connected to a pair of conducting parts. A second end of the container is arranged opposite to the first end of the container. The sliding base comprises two fixing parts that have a recess portion defining four connecting holes. Each conducting part is mounted in the recess portion. The connecting holes pass a cable to connect the storage battery to the conducting parts.    USE - Battery storage module for mounting on a mounting seat (claimed), of an automated guided vehicle (AGV) for supplying power and carrying a material in an industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is less in weight and easy to disassemble. The module prevents an operator from being injured if the storage battery is accidentally dropped or when carrying or replacing a storage battery. The storage battery is moved out of the AGV to recharge via the mounting seat when the storage battery is drained. The module can be installed in the mounting seat via the pair of mounting parts engaging in the two fixing portions, so that the AGV maintains working of the module even if the storage battery is drained. The module allows a resilient part to resist the conducting post to ensure that the conducting post is in contact with the storage battery electrically, thus improving stability of power supplying for the AGV. The module resists the container to prevent the resilient part from being compressed by the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mounting seat for a battery storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery storage module assembled on a mounting seat.    Base seat (10)    Guiding groove (155)    Battery storage module (300)    Sliding base (301)    Storage battery (302)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has a primary module group and a secondary module group that are arranged in a row between an inlet (1) and an outlet (3). A primary duct is arranged to guide air to the outlet after bypassing the second module group. A secondary duct is arranged to guide air to the secondary module group so that the air is passed through the secondary module group, while cooling the secondary module group.    USE - Battery cooling structure of vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling structure provides uniform cooling performance, thus the operational performance of the battery pack can be improved and the durability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the battery cooling structure.    Inlet (1)    Outlet (3)    Module group (5,7)    Battery pack (15)    Blower (33)
NOVELTY - Graphene comprising a hole, is claimed, where an area of the graphene satisfies formula-1 and formula-2 of the specification.    USE - The graphene is useful: for coating an electrode and an active material which are useful in a power storage device, and in an electric appliance which is a display device, a lighting device, a desktop personal computer, a laptop personal computer, an image reproduction device which reproduces a still image or a moving image stored in a recording medium i.e. a DVD, a mobile phone, a portable game machine, a portable information terminal, an e-book reader, a video camera, a digital still camera, a microwave, an electric rice cooker, an electric washing machine, an air-conditioning system, an electric refrigerator, an electric freezer, an electric refrigerator-freezer, a freezer for preserving DNA, a dialysis device, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle which include both an internal combustion engine and a motor, or a motorized bicycle including motor-assisted bicycle (all claimed); and as a material of a lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The graphene: suppresses the reaction of the electrode or active material with an electrolyte without interference with the movement of lithium ions; has excellent permeability to lithium and excellent conductivity; provides a highly reliable electric appliance which can withstand long-term or repeated use; improves the charge and discharge rate and the cycle characteristics of the power storage device; and increases a storage capacity per unit weight of the power storage device.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte comprises: a sulfide-based electrolyte; and a coating film comprising a water-resistant, lithium conductive polymer on the sulfide-based electrolyte.    USE - As solid electrolyte used in lithium battery (claimed), which is used in a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a household small electric power storage apparatus, an automatic motorcycle using a motor as a driving force, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolytes have good conductivity and are easily prepared due to their reduced sensitivity to water. The lithium batteries including the solid electrolytes have improved lifetime characteristics. The lithium battery has good high temperature cyclic characteristics and high temperature stability. Due to these improved properties, the lithium battery is suitable for medium- or large-sized energy storage apparatuses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing a solid electrolyte, involving: preparing a water-resistant, lithium conductive polymer solution by dissolving a water-resistant, lithium conductive polymer in a solvent; and immersing a sulfide-based polymer in the water-resistant, lithium conductive polymer solution to form a mixture; stirring the mixture; and drying the mixture to form a solid electrolyte;    (2) a lithium battery comprising a solid electrolyte comprising: a sulfide-based electrolyte; and a coating film comprising a water-resistant, lithium conductive polymer on the sulfide-based electrolyte.
NOVELTY - Clay catalytic materials are added into a reactor, and the temperature is increased to 300-1200 degrees C. A mixed gas containing 1-8C hydrocarbon gases is added to the resultant material, and reacted for 0.1-10 hours to obtain nano carbon material in the form of solid.    USE - Manufacture of nano carbon material e.g. nano graphite, nano diamond, carbon nanotubes, nano carbon fiber, nano onion carbon, graphene and fullerene used as mechanical strengthening material, heat or electricity conducting material, fuel cell or lithium cell material, catalysis and environment protection material (all claimed).
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (21), a negative electrode (22) containing an active material and an electrolytic solution. The active material contains silicon, oxygen as constituent elements, and at least one element (M1) chosen from lithium, carbon, magnesium, aluminum, calcium, titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, tin, barium, tungsten, tantalum, sodium and potassium. The atomic ratio of oxygen and silicon is 0.5-1.8.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used as power supply for battery pack, electric vehicle, power storage system, electric tool and electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, personal digital assistant, electric automobile, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has high cycle characteristics, high initial charge-discharge characteristics, and high load characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) battery pack;    (3) electric vehicle;    (4) power storage system;    (5) electric tool; and    (6) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Battery element (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode lead (24)    Negative electrode lead (25)
NOVELTY - Solid electrolyte material (1) is dissolved in good solvent (2), to obtain solid electrolyte solution (3). Obtained electrolyte solution is mixed into poor solvent (4) in which the solid electrolyte material is less soluble than in the good solvent, and solid electrolyte microparticles (5) are precipitated, to obtain solid electrolyte microparticles. When the solid electrolyte solution is mixed into the poor solvent, the rate of the mass of the poor solvent is higher than mass of the solid electrolyte solution in which the solid electrolyte microparticles are precipitated.    USE - Production of solid electrolyte microparticles. Uses include but are not limited to all-solid-state battery, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solid electrolyte microparticles having small particle diameter, and excellent stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the production of solid electrolyte microparticles.    Solid electrolyte material (1)    Good solvent (2)    Solid electrolyte solution (3)    Poor solvent (4)    Solid electrolyte microparticles (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode layer (10) contains an active material (1), sulfide solid electrolyte material (2) which does not have crosslinked sulfur, and linear polymer (3) for binding active material and sulfide solid electrolyte material.    USE - Electrode layer is used for all-solid-state secondary battery (claimed) e.g. all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, all-solid-state sodium rechargeable battery, all-solid-state magnesium secondary battery and all-solid-state calcium used as power supply for portable electronic device, portable information terminal, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery using the electrode layer has excellent battery resistance and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid electrolyte layer, which has sulfide solid electrolyte material which does not have crosslinked sulfur and linear polymer which binds sulfide solid electrolyte material; and    (2) all-solid-state secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrode layer.    Active material (1)    Sulfide solid electrolyte material (2)    Linear polymer (3)    Electrode layer (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining amount of non-aqueous electrolyte to be poured into tightly-bound cell case (15) based on the amounts of air space in positive and negative electrode mixed material layers, the swelling rates of positive and negative electrode mixed material layers, and the amount of air space in separator sheet. The total surface area of surface (55A,55B) where positive and negative electrode mixed material layers are faced each other, is determined. The standard electrolyte amount per unit area is determined in accordance with binding rate.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric product e.g. personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can be manufactured with excellent battery characteristics. The increase in resistance at the time of high-rate charging/discharging can be reduced. The variation in the performance during manufacturing of secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the calculation of tightening rate of the secondary battery.    Tightly-bound cell case (15)    Case structure (30)    Inner walls (35A,35B)    Winding electrode (50)    Flat surfaces (55A,55B)
NOVELTY - Battery electrolyte solution comprises: at least one lithium salt; a non-aqueous solvent in which the lithium salt is soluble; and at least 0.01-10 wt.% of at least one tris(alkyl-substituted aryl) phosphite compound.    USE - The battery electrolyte solution is useful in electrical battery which is a secondary battery, a lithium ion, lithium sulfur, lithium metal or lithium polymer battery (all claimed), where the batteries are useful: in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, aerospace and ebikes; and for operating a large number of electrical and electronic devices, such as computers, cameras, video cameras, cell phones, personal digital assistant, media player (MP3) and other music players, televisions, toys, video game players, household appliances, power tools and medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrolyte solution: has increased thermal stability for the electrolyte, no adverse impact on the electrical properties of the battery, and good stabilization at reasonable levels; increased discharge capacity and battery performance; and reduces thermal degradation, thermal runaway reactions and the possibility of burning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical battery comprising an anode, a cathode, a separator disposed between the anode and cathode, and the electrolyte solution in contact with the anode and cathode, where the electrolyte solution is the battery electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The device has a rotor including a central wind turbine provided with a horizontal or vertical axis and surrounded by a movable fairing for protecting the rotor. The rotor is equipped with movable flaps for regulating flow of intake air and guides and internal ducts (44) for forming a venturi to regulate velocity of air so as to make the velocity constant regardless of velocity of outside wind. A divergent section (48) of the venturi is partially replaced by high speed externally concentric or side air flow by a throttle (34).    USE - Wind control device i.e. wind gear box, for supplying wind to a wind mill that is installed on a vehicle (claimed) e.g. car and train, for electric power supply. Can also be used for individual or collective domestic wind turbines, small wind power street lighting, water turbines and industrial site or power grid for electric power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is equipped with the movable flaps for regulating flow of intake air and the guides and internal ducts for forming the venturi to regulate the velocity of air so as to make the velocity constant regardless of velocity of the outside wind, thus increasing the velocity of air to optimize electric power per unit area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind control device.    Throttle (34)    Horizontal circular plates (42)    Guides and internal ducts (44)    Divergent section (48)    Blades (52)
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing complex oxide powder containing single crystal grains formed from lithium-containing complex oxide containing lithium and other metal element(s), is manufactured by molten salt method. The single crystal grains have crystal structure belongs to layered halite structure. The lithium-containing complex oxide powder has average primary particle size of 200 nm to 30 mu m.    USE - Lithium-containing complex oxide powder is used for positive electrode active material for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, information related equipment and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle characteristics of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved using the lithium-containing complex oxide powder. The disassembly of the electrolyte solution contained in the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which contains the lithium-containing complex oxide powder;    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte and positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material; and    (3) manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide powder, which involves growing single crystal in molten salt of lithium hydroxide by reacting metal-containing raw material in molar ratio of more than theoretical composition of lithium contained in the lithium-containing complex oxide in molten salt of lithium hydroxide at 650-900 degrees C, cooling the obtained molten salt, and recovering the generated lithium-containing complex oxide.
NOVELTY - The system performs the stop process for stopping output from fuel cell. An oxidizing agent is supplied during a stop process period. The fuel gas is intermittently supplied to fuel electrode at basic supply interval, so as to stop generation of carbon dioxide at oxidizing agent electrode. The basic supply interval is corrected by supply interval correction unit. The temperature of the fuel cell is detected by temperature unit.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of an electrode catalyst can be prevented, without using a pressure sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (101)    Hydrogen supply piping (102)    Hydrogen type pressure control valve (108)    Hydrogen type pressure sensor (109)    Compressor blower (201)
NOVELTY - The plate (24) has a network of channels for circulation of a coolant, where the network includes parallel portions (4) through the plate along a longitudinal axis for connecting two feeding points (6) placed on either side of the plate. A complementary channel (20) connects the two feeding points and bypasses the parallel portions of the channels, where the complementary channel communicates at different locations by transverse passages (22) with the parallel portion of a nearest channel (26) of the network.    USE - Bipolar conductive plate for interposing between the cells of a fuel cell in an electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The complementary channel communicates at different locations by transverse passages with the parallel portion of the nearest channel of the network, thus enabling to redistribute coolant in different parts along the parallel portion of the nearest channel, so as to improve cooling in side parts of cells in a fuel cell, and hence enabling to improve the performance and the lifetime of the cells in a simple and economic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar conductive plate including a network of channels.    Parallel portions of network of channels (4)    Feeding points (6)    Complementary channel (20)    Transverse passages (22)    Bipolar conductive plate (24)    Nearest channel (26)
NOVELTY - The reactor has a coil assembly that is provided with a pair of coils that are connected in the paralleled state. A cyclic magnetic core is provided to insert the coils. The magnetic core is formed by combining multiple core pieces (33,34). A gap plate (31g) is placed between core pieces. A bonding layer is made contacted between the core piece and gap plate. The adhesive agent is cured at room temperature, and is provided to attach the bonding layer between the core piece and gap plate. A base plate is arranged around the coil assembly.    USE - Reactor used in power converter device mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesive agent is cured at room temperature, the need for heating components for curing the adhesive agent is eliminated, thus manufacturing cost is reduced and the manufacturing process of reactor is simplified and productivity of the reactor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the reactor.    Inner core (31)    Gap plate (31g)    Core pieces (33,34)    Bobbin piece (51a)    Frame-like bobbin (53)
NOVELTY - The battery has collector which is provided for connecting electrode and external terminal. A collector includes joining boards (127,137) with main plate (123,133) bonded to bundle-electrode connection portions. A pair of connection board (122,132) is bent from side portion of mounting plate (121,131), and is extended toward bottom surface of can. Each of pair of joint board (125,135) is extended toward bottom surface of can, and is inclined from end at side of can and bottom surface of connection boards towards thickness direction of flat electrode group.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. square lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the collector of the secondary battery can be prevented. The vibration proof of secondary battery can be ensured. The impact resistance of secondary battery can be prevented. The cost of the secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector of secondary battery.    Mounting plate (121,131)    Pair of connection board (122,132)    Main plate (123,133)    Pair of joint board (125,135)    Joining boards (127,137)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a laminated portion that is stacked so that positive electrode and negative electrode elements are mutually opposed through separator and electrolyte. Laminate sheet (14) is provided to laminate and integrate gas barrier layer which is made of metal, protective layer and contact bonding layer (17) which are made of resin. Negative electrode lead terminal is electrically connected to negative electrode element. Main portion holding portion is provided to hold and fix specific area in which battery element (11) of exterior portion (10) is accommodated.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The external stress such as vibration and load concerning junction portion with the collector for connecting positive electrode lead terminal and negative electrode lead terminal can be suppressed effectively. The battery can be reliably fixed to the exterior portion, without requiring adhesive agent separately. The sealing reliability of the exterior portion can be ensured. Several batteries can be handled as one assembled battery, and handling property of the battery can be improved significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Exterior portion (10)    Battery element (11)    Laminate sheet (14)    Inside contact bonding layer (17)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous organic solvent, solute, additive chosen from primary compound comprising monofluorophosphate and difluorophosphate, and imide salt (I) having sulfonic-acid ester group.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and electric power storage component. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, digital still camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent high-temperature preservability. The nonaqueous electrolytic battery containing the electrolyte solution has excellent high-temperature durability, cycling characteristics and output characteristics, and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous organic solvent, solute, additive chosen from primary compound comprising monofluorophosphate and difluorophosphate, and imide salt of formula: M(R1OSO2NSO2OR2)n (I) having sulfonic-acid ester group.    R1,R2=organic group chosen from 1-10C linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl, 3-10C cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl and 6-10C aryl, where at least one of organic group contains fluoro, oxygen and/or unsaturated bond;    M=alkali-metal cation, alkaline-earth metal cation or onium cation;and    n=valency of cation.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolytic battery, which has positive electrode, and negative electrode containing negative electrode material which carries out occlusion and discharge of lithium or lithium, and nonaqueous organic solvent and solute.
NOVELTY - Surface of lithium-containing complex oxide powder (5) containing lithium and transition metal element, is covered with a solution containing 0.001-0.05 mol/L of compound comprising element (X) chosen from at least one of transition metal, alkali metal, alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth element, halogen and aluminum, and dried to obtain positive electrode active material. The content of compound containing element (X) in positive electrode active material is 0.005-0.05 times with respect to molar content of lithium-containing complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides positive electrode active material without generating an impurity by a side reaction. The lithium ion secondary battery using positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics and rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of stirring heating apparatus used in manufacture of positive electrode material.    Drum (1)    Stirring unit (2)    Lithium-containing complex oxide powder (5)    Rotating shaft (21)    Shovel (22)
NOVELTY - An iron oxide and iron fluoride both in solid form, are mixed, melted and rapidly cooled under inert gas atmosphere, to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Production of positive electrode active material (claimed) used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and smart grid.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides positive electrode active material, by a simple process, in short period of time.
NOVELTY - A composition ratio of titanium of titanium element and lithium of lithium element on the surface of lithium-titanium oxide is controlled to more than 0.8, to obtain lithium-titanium oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-titanium oxide used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to communication, portable electronic communication, computer, camcorder, mobile phone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply, artificial satellite and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using lithium-titanium oxide has high charging/discharging efficiency, speed, improved battery characteristics, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The pack (200) has multiple chargeable/dischargeable battery modules (100) respectively provided with multiple unit cells (101), where each unit cell is a lithium secondary battery. Each battery module is vertically arranged on a refrigerant inlet (120) along refrigerant inflow direction. The refrigerant inlet is provided with a floating space. Two battery module groups (110) are formed on center of a pack case (150). A refrigerant outlet (130) is formed on upper and lower parts of the pack case. A refrigerant path is fixed between the refrigerant inlet and the refrigerant outlet.    USE - Air-cooled structure integrated medium-to large-sized battery pack for use as an energy source in such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, power storage system, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed) and wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is provided with a branching clip that is mounted on a refrigerant inlet portion, thus ensuring uniform supply of refrigerant to each unit cell, and minimizes temperature difference between each unit cell and differential pressure during cooling process. The pack facilitates change of the coolant flow and improves flexibility of design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air-cooled structure integrated medium-to large-sized battery pack.    Chargeable/dischargeable battery modules (100)    Unit cells (101)    Two battery module groups (110)    Refrigerant inlet (120)    Refrigerant outlet (130)    Pack case (150)    Air-cooled structure integrated medium-to large-sized battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - The drive structure has a rectifier (16) that rectifies alternating current output by a three-phase alternating-current generator unit (15) into direct current. The input ends for three-phase alternating current of rectifier are connected to the output ends for the three-phase alternating current of the alternating-current generator unit. The positive and negative poles of direct-current output end of rectifier are respectively connected to positive and negative poles of battery.    USE - Drive structure for electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The torque density of the electric motor and the power density of the generator unit are improved simultaneously. The efficiency of the drive structure is improved. The weight and dimensions of the electric motor and the generator are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive structure.    Inverter (12)    Three-phase alternating-current generator unit (15)    Rectifier (16)    Acceleration gear (152)    Internal combustion engine (153)
NOVELTY - The system has housing (12) and an IT load (102). A DC power generator is electrically connected to the IT load. The IT load and the DC power generator are respectively provided in the housing. The DC power generator has a fuel cell power generation system. The IT load has a server, a storage device and a network component. The DC power generator supplies DC power to an inverter supplying AC power to an AC grid. The main portion is connected to a power source and a hydrogen source from a nuclear reactor or a hydrocarbon source from a well or refinery.    USE - Combined power and IT modular system.    ADVANTAGE - As the IT load and the DC power generator are respectively provided in housing, the total integration of IT racks in housing can be allowed, and the new building block can be provided for the IT world so that the utilization of simple row of modules to scale IT needs can be enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating combined power and IT module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the combined power and IT modular system.    Housing (12)    Fuel cell hot box (13)    Door (30)    Frame (71)    IT load (102)
NOVELTY - Composite cathode active material comprises a compound with an olivine crystal structure, and an inorganic material, where the inorganic material includes a nitride or carbide of at least one element comprising group 2, group 13, group 14 or group 15 of the periodic table of elements.    USE - The composite cathode active material is useful in a cathode, which is useful in a lithium battery (all claimed), where the lithium battery is useful in an electric bicycle and a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The composite cathode active material exhibits improved stability at high temperatures, improved dispersibility, improved electrical conductivity and high-rate properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the composite cathode active material, comprising sintering, under an inert atmosphere, a mixture of a precursor of the compound with the olivine crystal structure and the inorganic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium battery.    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case (5)    Assembly. (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a wire harness routed between a car body and a slide panel that is slidably provided to the body. A protector comprises a gutter-shaped elongated housing attached to the body and extending parallel to sliding direction of the panel. A slide unit comprises a slid portion slidably engaged with the housing along the sliding direction, and an attachment portion attached to the panel to slide together with the panel. A columnar unit (16) is associated with the panel and arranged perpendicular to the sliding direction, and the attachment portion is hooked to the columnar unit.    USE - Feeder apparatus for electrically connecting an electric device i.e. photovoltaic panel, in a slide panel i.e. sunroof, on a vehicle i.e. car, continually.    ADVANTAGE - The slide unit comprises the slid portion slidably engaged with the housing unit along the sliding direction, and the attachment portion attached to the slide panel so as to slide together with the panel, so that the slide unit does not overlap under the slide panel, thus reducing thickness of the panel of the car body while preventing damage of the wire harness. The attachment portion is hooked to the columnar unit for attaching the slide unit to the slide panel, so that the columnar unit relatively rotates against the hook portion when the sunroof tilts up, thus preventing destruction resulting from stress between the housing unit and the slide unit when the sunroof tilts up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two protector parts are designed as the housing unit and the slide unit, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a columnar unit in a feeder apparatus for a slide panel.    Gutter (9)    Columnar unit (16)    Stand pieces (35)
NOVELTY - The charging station has a ceiling that is supported by supporting column. Each supporting column is provided with charging pile. The wind energy generator is installed on the ceiling. The end of solar energy generating set group is installed on the ceiling.    USE - Electric automobile charging station with wind energy and solar energy complementary function.    ADVANTAGE - The generating efficiency of the electric automobile charging station can be improved. The utilization rate of electric automobile charging station can be improved. The operation cost and power consumption of electric automobile charging station can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging inlet valves (42-44) and a jet pump (46) in a hydrogen supply line (32) for conveying of fuel i.e. hydrogen, from a hydrogen supply unit (34) into an anode portion. A measure is carried out for amplification of convection and/or of turbulence within the anode portion during a starting procedure of a fuel cell (10). The fuel with a temporal pressure impulse profile e.g. triangular pressure impulse profile, is supplied to the anode portion, where convection-amplification mode of operation comprises pulsed operation of the inlet valves and the jet pump.    USE - Method for operating of a fuel cell for driving a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The measure is carried out for amplification of convection and/or of turbulence within the anode portion during the starting procedure of the fuel cell, thus providing protection against cathode corrosion due to hydrogen-air-front formation. The method is implemented in the fuel cell without or with reduced constructional measures. The method prevents penetration of air into the anode portion. The method permits homogenization of the penetrated air with the supplied hydrogen, thus avoiding occurrence of local voltage potential peaks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified block circuit diagram of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode gas supply (30)    Hydrogen supply line (32)    Hydrogen supply unit (34)    Inlet valves (42-44)    Jet pump (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting (S1) parameter data of an individual electrochemical cell. The parameter data is transmitted (S2) to a control unit. The parameter data is allocated (S3) to the electrochemical cell. The parameter data associated with the individual electrochemical line is stored. A primary treatment process of the electrochemical cell is performed (S5), when predetermined condition of parameter data is satisfied. A secondary treatment process of the electrochemical cell is performed, when predetermined condition of parameter data is not satisfied.    USE - Treatment and/or repair method of electrochemical cell for battery (claimed) used in motor vehicle. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cells of the motor vehicle battery can be treated and repaired efficiently. The battery can be maintained efficiently. The quality and the manufacturing efficiency of the battery can be improved. The service lifetime and the operational efficiency of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery; and    (2) a maintenance method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the treatment and/or repair process of electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for detecting parameter data of individual electrochemical cell (S1)    Step for transmitting parameter data to control unit (S2)    Step for allocating parameter data to electrochemical cell (S3)    Step for determining whether predetermined condition of parameter data is satisfied (S4)    Step for performing treatment process of electrochemical cell (S5)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a contact surface for delivering heat to a heat sink e.g. cooling element (45), and a heat pipe (50) connected with the contact surface and energy storages (3, 5, 6, 8) such that heat produced in an inner part of the energy storages is dissipated to the contact surface through the heat pipe. The energy storages are spaced from one another via a gap. A metallic heat conductor (60) is arranged in the gap and operatively in contact with the energy storages. The heat conductor is heat-conductingly connected with the heat pipe on a longitudinal portion by guide sleeves (52-56).    USE - Storage unit i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor, for storing electrical energy in an electric drive of an electric car and a solar inverter.    ADVANTAGE - The heat pipe is connected with the contact surface and the energy storages such that heat produced in the inner part of the energy storages is dissipated to the contact surface through the heat pipe in a favorable manner, thus facilitating significant high heat conductivity of the heat pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storages are designed as capacitors, batteries e.g. nickel metal hydride batteries, and roller-type capacitors. The heat conductor is designed as a warm-conductive metal sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a storage unit with a heat pipe.    Storage unit (1)    Energy storages (3, 5, 6, 8)    Cooling element (45)    Heat pipe (50)    Guide sleeves (52, 54, 56)    Metallic heat conductor (60)
NOVELTY - The recirculation arrangement has a recirculation fan (24) which is driven by a driving jet of pressurized gas jet device (28). An anode output (22) of the fuel cell (4) is fluidically connected with an input of the recirculation fan. An output of the recirculation fan is fluidically connected with an anode inlet (18) of the fuel cell. An output of the gas jet device is fluidly connected to an anode inlet of the fuel cell. The gas jet device is used as a variable needle valve.    USE - Arrangement for recirculation of anode exhaust gas of fuel cell in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power required for driving the recirculation fan is reduced and the efficiency of fuel cell is improved. The manufacturing cost and installation space of recirculation arrangement are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the recirculation arrangement of anode exhaust gas of fuel cell, and sectional view of the variable needle valve.    Fuel cell (4)    Anode inlet (18)    Anode output of fuel cell (22)    Recirculation fan (24)    Pressurized gas jet device (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a combined shaping and cutting tools (1) formed such that the molded structure can be formed completely. The shaping and cutting tool is equipped with several tool portions disconnected from each other and movable. The movable tool portions are driven by a motor.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing molded structure e.g. bipolar plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since material regions for placing the viewfinder holes are avoided, the processing steps and material consumption are reduced. The material and production time saving can be achieved. The space required by the apparatus can be reduced, and the cost of the apparatus can be reduced. The molded structure can be formed accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing molded structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the combined shaping and cutting tool.    Shaping and cutting tool (1)    Upper tool portion (2)    Lower tool portion (3)
NOVELTY - The support frame has an upper support plate and a lower support plate. Multiple battery pole sheets are uniformly distributed on the upper surface and the lower surface of the support plates. A connecting post is provided between the lower support frame and the upper support frame.    USE - Lithium battery support frame for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The support frame is simple in structure, low in cost, convenient to use and convenient to install, and effectively improves production efficiency and production quality.
NOVELTY - The device (18) has battery (20) that is connected to inverters (30,32) connected to rotary electric machine (11) through step up converter (24). A battery (26) is connected to inverter (32), between step up converter and inverter (30). A relay (28) is configured to block/connect path that connects battery (26) and inverter. The relay is turned OFF for blocking path that connects battery (26) and inverter, during driving of vehicle, while judging that step up converter failed, and the relay is turned ON for connecting the path that connects battery (26) and inverter.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric power can be supplied to rotary electric machine by using the electric power of batteries, the vehicle can be driven effectively even while the step-up converter fails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle having power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotary electric machine (11)    Power supply device (18)    Batteries (20,26)    Step up converter (24)    Relay (28)    Inverter (30,32)
NOVELTY - The electric-power-steering apparatus is provided with an electric motor (3), which generates steering assistance force. An electronic circuit unit (6) contains a motor control part (11), which controls drive circuit that supplies electric power to the electric motor and the drive circuit. A main storage battery (7) is connected to the electronic circuit unit with supplying electric power to the drive circuit. An oscillating power generator (8) converts a vibration of a vehicle into an electrical energy. The auxiliary storage battery stores electrical energy obtained by the oscillating power.    USE - Electric-power-steering apparatus for transmitting driving force of electric motor to steering mechanism of a vehicle to perform steering assistance.    ADVANTAGE - The electric-power-steering apparatus is provided with an electric motor, which generates steering assistance force, and hence ensures utilizing storage battery with small capacity and small electric power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric constitution of an electric power- steering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric motor (3)    Electronic circuit unit (6)    Main storage battery (7)    Oscillating power generator (8)    Motor control part (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has sub-battery (140b) that is electrically connected with the main battery (140a). The battery voltage sensor (141) detects each battery voltage of the main battery and the sub-battery. The battery electrical potential difference between the main battery and the sub-battery is calculated based on the detection result of the battery voltage detected by the battery voltage sensor. The connection control unit (144) controls the electrical connection between the main battery and the sub-battery based on the calculated battery electrical potential difference.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electric charging control stable not through the charge/discharge control apparatus like a direct current (DC)/DC converter between batteries can be performed easily. The battery electric charging control which considered vehicle states such as vehicle speed and turning are stabilized more reliably can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control method for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply control apparatus for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (140)    Main battery (140a)    Sub-battery (140b)    Battery voltage sensor (141)    Connection control unit (144)
NOVELTY - The connection coupling has cryogenic fluid supply pipe with outer pipe (9) that covers inner pipe (8). Opening-closing mechanism (18) is positioned in connecting end of outer pipe of female-type connection coupling. Self-sealing type cutoff valve is biased to front end of male-type connection coupling. Breather channel (26) is located in open side of opening-closing mechanism. Plug (28) is provided to operate breather channel in response to operation of open-close operation tool (27) of opening-closing mechanism.    USE - Connection coupling such as male-type connection coupling and female-type connection coupling of piping, used in supply installation (claimed) of cryogenic fluid such as liquid hydrogen, liquefied natural gas and liquid nitrogen used for hydrogen fueled car, fuel cell type motor vehicle and industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The plug operates the breather channel in response to operation of the open-close operation tool of opening-closing mechanism, such that the breather channel can be easily opened and closed, so as to reduce the contamination of connection coupling by external air and to prevent the leakage of the cryogenic fluid from piping. The failure of operation of the connection coupling can be prevented and the cryogenic fluid can be supplied in safe and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) supply installation of the cryogenic fluid; and    (2) method for supplying the cryogenic fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of female-type connection coupling.    Inner pipe (8)    Outer pipe (9)    Opening-closing mechanism (18)    Breather channel (26)    Open-close operation tool (27)    Plug (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cell (10) sealed on a laminated body. The laminated body is laminated on hard flat plates (1,5). A loading part (11) adds load to an electrode (2). A charging/discharging apparatus charges/discharges the electrode. A displacement meter measures displacement of the electrode. Space of a measurement electrode base (3) and the hard flat plates are constant when another electrode (4) is expanded. A temperature sensor is arranged between the measurement electrode base and the hard flat plate.    USE - Apparatus for measuring thickness change of an electrode in a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and sodium ion secondary battery, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space of the measurement electrode base and the hard flat plates are constant when the electrode is expanded, so that thickness change of the electrode can be measured in a correct manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode thickness change measuring apparatus.    Hard flat plates (1,5)    Electrodes (2,4)    Measurement electrode base (3)    Cell (10)    Loading part (11)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte containing electrode component having a negative electrode provided with a negative electrode compound material layer and lithium-2,3,7,8-tetraoxo-1,4,6,9-tetraoxa-5-boraspiro(4.4)nonan-5-uide, is accommodated in a battery case, and the battery is activated to obtain lithium ion secondary battery. The addition amount of lithium-2,3,7,8-tetraoxo-1,4,6,9-tetraoxa-5-boraspiro(4.4)nonan-5-uide in nonaqueous electrolyte, is 0.025-0.05 g/void volume with respect to 1 cm3 of the negative electrode compound material layer.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium ion secondary battery having high capacity and low reaction resistance increase rate.
NOVELTY - The battery module has battery cells (11) that are arranged in stacked state, and insulating holders (12) that are clamped among stacked battery cells. A pair of end plate clamps stacked battery cells from both sides of lamination direction. A connection element connects pair of end plate, and electro-conductive elastic portion (20) is positioned between bottom surfaces (11d) of battery cells. Load transmission units (12g,12h) located between bottom surfaces of battery cell is extended and overlapped in direction that approaches mutually from adjacent holders.    USE - Battery module for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Short-circuit caused due to dew condensation of water between the battery cells of battery module can be prevented more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the battery module.    Battery cell (11)    Bottom surface of battery cell (11d)    Insulating holder (12)    Load transmission units (12g,12h)    Electro-conductive elastic portion (20)
NOVELTY - The module has a inner wall face (13a) that is attached with the end plate (13) of battery cell (11). Several square shaped portions are positioned in the stacking state in the battery cell. The outer peripheral surface (13c-13e) is provided with a to-be-fixed portion. A fixing portion (13f,13g) is fixed with the end plate, and another fixing portion (13g) is intersected with respect to the direction of end plate.    USE - Battery module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The versatility of the battery cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (11)    End plate (13)    Inner wall face (13a)    Outer peripheral surface (13c-13e)    Fixing portion (13f,13g)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery comprises a metal safety valves, which has a thin part (151) and another groove-shaped thin part (152), which is thinner than the former thin part. Oxide layers (155,155b) are made to oxidize a metal, which has the latter thin part. An anodic oxidation film is formed by the anodic oxidation of the latter thin part. The thickness of the oxide layer is in the range of 50 to 300 nanometer.    USE - Closed type battery for supplying power to portable equipments, such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anodic oxidation film is formed by the anodic oxidation of the latter thin part, and hence ensures releasing the gas of a battery case outside and reducing the internal pressure of a battery case, and raising the precision of press work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of a closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery safety valve.    Surfaces (140b,151b)    Back surfaces (140c,151c,152c)    Thin parts (151,152)    Oxide layers (155,155b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a clamp assembly (22) that includes cross-beams (23,26). The cross-beams are provided with the notch grooves (24,27) in the center portion. The cross beams are provided with the side wall portions (23a,26a) that is parallel to the unit battery. The clamp assembly includes the resistance components (29) that are arranged in the crossing portion of the cross beams.    USE - Fuel cell for use as power generation equipment in vehicle and building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cross beams are provided with the side wall portions that is parallel to the unit battery, the weight and cost of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Clamp assembly (22)    Cross-beams (23,26)    Side wall portions (23a,26a)    Notch grooves (24,27)    Resistance components (29)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a flat-shaped positive electrode and negative electrode as electrode element, which comprises laminated body arranged through a separator in opposite direction, and electrolyte solution, film-clad body comprising the electrode element and the electrolyte solution, where the film-clad body is arranged between sheets of a flat plate. The 2 sheets of the flat plate are fixed to a fixed space, and the negative electrode has negative electrode active material comprising silicon.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in a notebook computer, a mobile phone and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better cycling characteristics, better discharge capacity, better efficiency, high energy density, high capacitance, better durability, and non-aqueous electrolyte with high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a flat-shaped positive electrode and a negative electrode as electrode element, which comprises laminated body arranged through a separator in opposite direction, and electrolyte solution, film-clad body comprising the electrode element and the electrolyte solution, where the film-clad body is arranged between sheets of a flat plate. The 2 sheets of the flat plate are fixed to a fixed space, the negative electrode has negative electrode active material comprising silicon, the space of the sheets of the flat plate is less than 1.05 times thickness of the film-clad body, the concentration of the electrolyte solution is 0.95-1.3 times of the volume of voids of a positive electrode active material layer, negative electrode active material layer and the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a binder solution (120) by mixing binders (125,165) with a predetermined solvent, which is applied to the surface of an electrode collector (82). A composition (140) of paste-form, which contains an electrode active material (150), is coated on the binder solution. Another composition (160) of paste-form, which contains the electrode active material and the binder is coated on the former composition. The content of the binder is adjusted to reduce whole quantity of the binder, where the styrene-butadiene rubber is used as the binder.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode for secondary batteries (Claimed), particularly lithium ion secondary battery of motor vehicles (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The content of the binder is adjusted to reduce whole quantity of the binder contained in an electrode compound material layer, and hence ensures preventing the peeling of the surface side of a compound-material layer and improving the adhesion power of a collector and a compound-material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a secondary battery electrode manufacturing method.    Electrode collector (82)    Binder solution (120)    Binders (125,165)    Compositions (140,160)    Electrode active material (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing an aluminum porous body (3) that includes a communication air hole, and adjusting the thickness of the aluminum porous body to a preset value. Active material is filled in the aluminum porous body after adjusting the thickness of the aluminum porous body. The aluminum porous body is cut into predetermined length and dimension. An aluminum plating layer (2) and a conductive layer are formed in a surface of resin mold.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode for electrochemical element i.e. lithium secondary battery, utilized for an electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer, and a power supply for an electric vehicle (EV). Can also be used for electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor and molten salt battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adjusting the capacity of the electrochemical elements easily, achieving improvement of volume energy density or space saving of a battery pack, and manufacturing the electrode for the electrochemical element in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an aluminum porous body.    Foamed resin (1)    Aluminum plating layer (2)    Aluminum porous body (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an oxidizing agent containing oxygen, to a cathode (C), and a fuel gas or an organic substance fuel containing hydrogen, to an anode (A), and generating the electric-power. A fixed resistance (R) or conductor is arranged between the cathode and the anode, without supplying an inert gas to the cathode, while supplying a reducing agent to the anode. A fuel cell (2) is activated by controlling the electrical potential difference of a cathode electric potential and an anode electric potential to specific value.    USE - Activation method of fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is easily activated by the activation method, and has high industrial utility value. The prompt highly efficient battery output is obtained easily. The fixed resistance or conductor arranged between the cathode and the anode, is easily activated economically for urgency, without impairing the performance, by controlling the electrical potential differences of cathode and anode electric potentials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an activation apparatus for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the activation apparatus for fuel cells.    Activation apparatus for fuel cells (1A)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode (A)    Cathode (C)    Fixed resistance (R)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode layer (210) and the negative electrode layer (220) in an electrode formation portion of a collector (200). The surface of the collector, positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer are pressed by a roll press (280A,280B). The surface roll press and a sealing element (260) of the collector are provided with predetermined surface roughness.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar battery used in vehicles e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of sealing element can be improved without sacrificing battery characteristic by adjusting the surface roughness of collector optimal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the bipolar battery.    Collector (200)    Positive electrod3e layer (210)    Negative electrode layer (220)    Sealing element (260)    Roll press (280A,280B)
NOVELTY - The enclosure (20) has multiple panels which are connected with each other. A fuel cell (10) generates a direct current output by chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. An inverter (13) converts the direct current output into alternating current. A conductive paint is coated to the surfaces of panel material, and between the adjacent panels.    USE - Package outer enclosure for electric power generating apparatus (claimed) of domestic fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The maintainability can be improved. The electromagnetic wave shielding performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel supply unit (11)    Oxygen supply unit (12)    Inverter (13)    Package outer enclosure (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery cell (10) formed on two sides of a separator between a pair of electrodes, and a spacer i.e. heat sink (14), whose side surface is provided in a side surface of the battery cell. A slit is provided in a center part of the spacer. The battery cell is laminated on two sides of the heat sink. The heat sink and a cooler (18) are attached with each other by grease. The heat sink and the cooler are welded directly without applying the grease. The battery cell is stacked on a horizontal direction.    USE - Cooling structure for a stacked-cell battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side surface of the heat sink is provided in the side surface of the battery cell, thus improving cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stacked-cell battery provided with a cooling structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (10)    Insulation film (12)    Heat sink (14)    Cooler (18)    Cooling medium (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current direct current (DCDC) converter that is made to short circuit state and a switch (16) is made into open state to charge a capacitor when normal starting mode is performed. A switch (9) is made into open state to increase electric potential of the capacitor by the DCDC converter when abnormality starting mode is performed. The switch (16) is made into the short circuit state to charge positive terminal of a capacitor (14) until electric potential is set greater than capacitor threshold value when leaving-to-stand mode is performed.    USE - Power supply device for starting of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Starting of the vehicle can be performed stably. The fluctuation of the output voltage can be suppressed even if storage battery generates big voltage drop by self-discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (8)    Switches (9,16)    Charging circuit (10)    Capacitor (14)    Capacitor voltage detection circuit (15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack storage device (100) has body (110) with internal space, and a sidewall (120) which extends from the body forming a cavity for receiving battery pack. A circuit is set within the internal space of the body, and a connection terminal (150) electrically connects the circuit with the battery pack. A fastening unit (130) extends from the sidewall away from the cavity, and connects the battery pack storage device to another object. The connection terminal extends through the body to engage the battery pack.    USE - Battery pack storage device for electric vehicle (claimed), e.g. electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the battery back from separating from the battery pack storage device due to external force since the battery pack storage device includes both of fixing portion and locking portion. Allows the user to know the state of the battery since the control unit receives information about the battery from the battery management system (BMS).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack storage device.    Battery pack storage device (100)    Body (110)    Sidewall (120)    Fastening unit (130)    Connection terminal (150)
NOVELTY - The pushing ring (120) includes lobes (122) extending out from the first surface (123) of a main body (121) such that an open space (130) is provided between adjacent lobes. The lobes are configured to make contact with the vent during deployment of the vent such that the vent completely separates from a bottom of the electrochemical cell element (25). The open space allows gasses from inside the cell to pass through during deployment of the vent.    USE - Pushing ring for aiding vent fracture in electrochemical cell (claimed) used in vehicle e.g. automobile, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of an improved battery module in which fractures in the vent of an electrochemical cell can be properly aided to improve the operating life of the battery module itself by allowing gases to pass through open spaces between adjacent lobes during deployment of the vent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial exploded view of the electrochemical cell with the vent deployed.    Electrochemical cell element (25)    Pushing ring (120)    Main body (121)    Lobes (122)    First surface (123)    Open space (130)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has AC motor that is installed with respect to the drive unit. The storage battery supplies electrical energy to drive motor for enabling the charging with domestic-use AC power supply.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. tractor for agricultural work and for fruit cultivation. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled car, dimethyl-ether vehicle, natural gas vehicle, clean diesel motor vehicle, diesel alternative LPG vehicle, and biomass-derived fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can be operated effectively without receiving to the influence of exhaust gas in the vinyl greenhouse. The electric vehicle can be assembled reliably within short time, without requiring any special technique and special tool. The cost reduction effect can be realized. The installation process can be done easily. The economic benefits can be ensured. The consumption of resources can be reduced. The environment can be protected safely from the emission of carbon dioxide.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring factors associated with an output torque request in response to an output torque request rate of change exceeding a threshold, and controlling rate limiting of delivered output torque to achieve the output torque request rate of change based on such factors or based on a request busyness indicator (436,438). The factors may include an elapsed time starting when the rate of change exceeding the threshold, and the magnitude of change in the request. The request rate of change corresponds to tip-in of an accelerator pedal.    USE - Torque controlling method for hybrid drive power train as well as electric drive power train of vehicle, such as fuel cell vehicles, existing vehicles, and hydraulic hybrid vehicle utilizing existing gasoline and diesel engines.    ADVANTAGE - Rate limiting can be applied to the delivered output torque to compensate for time delays associated with adjustments to the threshold output torque capability or constraint to execute the operator torque request. Monitoring a request busyness indicator corresponding to steadiness of the operator torque request and controlling delivered output torque time rate of change based on the indicator can effectively reduce shift time by enabling faster shift since such shift time need not be increased to reduce severity of sudden changes in output torque.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling torque in a vehicle in response to an operator request rate of change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a controller for controlling rate limiting of delivered output torque.    Controller (400)    Output torque request module (402)    Delay unit (404)    Request difference unit (406)    Request busyness indicator (436,438)
NOVELTY - The structure has a housing case (15) with an opening (16). The housing case is provided for housing the fuel cell stack. The opening is of elliptical shape and is provided to extend along a direction in which cells of the fuel cell stack are stacked. A ventilation cover (10) is fixed to a top of the housing case and includes ventilation cover units. Each of the ventilation cover units comprising openings (12,14) are arranged side-by-side in vehicle-width direction and are inclined with respect to vehicle-width direction.    USE - Ventilation structure for fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the opening is formed in housing case that houses fuel cell stack, the hydrogen leaked from fuel cell stack is released to the outside of the case through the opening. The ventilation structure ensures both sufficient rigidity of a housing case and adequate ventilation in a fuel cell stack. As the ventilation cover is inclined with respect to the vehicle-width direction, the airflow does not directly contact the inclined surfaces, thus the vibration of the ventilation cover caused by the airflow is suppressed and the durability of the ventilation cover is increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of ventilation structure for fuel cell stack.    Ventilation cover (10)    Openings of ventilation cover (12,14)    Housing case (15)    Opening of housing case (16)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion, a negative electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion, a separator arranged between said positive electrode and negative electrode, an electrolyte solution, and a current interrupter mechanism which operates in response to rises in battery internal pressure. The electrolyte solution has an aromatic compound. The positive electrode has a carbon-dioxide-gas generating agent (I) or (II).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium on secondary battery is economical and increased responsiveness with respect to overcharging. In order to improve safety during overcharging, the current interrupter valve is actuated during initial period of overcharging the lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion, a negative electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion, a separator arranged between said positive electrode and negative electrode, an electrolyte solution, and a current interrupter mechanism which operates in response to rises in battery internal pressure. The electrolyte solution has an aromatic compound. The positive electrode has a carbon-dioxide-gas generating agent of formula: AxCO3 (I) or AyHCO3 (II).    A=alkali metal having atomic numbers of 11 or more or alkaline-earth metal having atomic number of 4 or more;    x=1 or 2;and    y=1 or 0.5.    (i) When x is 2, then A is alkali metal; (ii) When x is 1, then A is alkaline-earth metal; (iii) When y is 1, then A is alkali metal; and (ii) When y is 0.5, then A is alkaline-earth metal.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode which occlude/release lithium ion, negative electrode which occlude/release lithium ion, separator arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode, electrolyte solution and current interrupter mechanism which operates in response to increase of battery internal pressure. The electrolyte solution has aromatic compound. The separator has carbon dioxide gas generating agents (I) or (II).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent safety, and increase responsiveness to over charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode which occlude/release lithium ion, negative electrode which occlude/release lithium ion, separator arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode, electrolyte solution and current interrupter mechanism which operates in response to increase of battery internal pressure. The electrolyte solution has aromatic compound. The separator has carbon dioxide gas generating agent of formula: AxCO3 (I), or AyHCO3 (II).    A=alkali metal or alkaline earth metal;    x=2 or 1;    y=0.5-1.    (i) when x is 2 and y is 1, then A is alkali metal; and (ii) when x is 1 and y is 0.5, then A is alkaline earth metal.
NOVELTY - The device (1) is provided with a primary system (3) through which cooling water circulates, and a secondary system (4) through which a refrigerant circulates. The primary system is provided with a heat exchanger (31,32,42,44) for causing heat exchange between the battery (2) and the cooling water, and a heat exchanger (32) for causing heat exchange between the cooling water and outside air. The heat exchanger at the high-temperature side and a heat exchanger at the low-temperature side of the refrigeration cycle are thermally coupled to the primary system.    USE - Temperature adjusting device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can heat and cool the thermal load of vehicle by simple structured. Since a heat-transport medium can be heated or cooled by a cooling-heat apparatus, the cooling-heat apparatus can adjust the temperature of thermal load through primary system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of temperature adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature adjusting device (1)    Battery (2)    Primary system (3)    Secondary system (4)    Heat exchangers (31,32,42,44)
NOVELTY - The flow battery system (10) includes a flow battery stack (26) having an electrolyte solution flowing through it, a sensor (30,32) in communication with the electrolyte solution, and a coolant loop (20,22,24) in heat exchange communication with the electrolyte solution. The heat exchange communication is selective based on an output from the sensor.    USE - Flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - Operating at high current densities enables flow battery system to store or deliver higher power than operating the system at low current densities. Operating at such high current densities also decreases system runtime, and thus enables flow battery system to quickly meet fluctuating energy demands. Decreased runtime enables flow battery to complete its charging or discharging before precipitation occurs. Maintaining temperatures above 40 degrees Centigrade decreases performance requirement of coolant loop, relative to coolant loop maintaining electrolyte solution temperature below 40 degrees Centigrade, which has less of a temperature difference relative to ambient temperature. Maintaining temperatures above 40 degrees Centigrade also improves performance of cells, which increases flow battery system efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a flow battery system at elevated temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a flow battery system.    Flow battery system (10)    Coolant loops (20,22,24)    Flow battery stack (26)    Sensors (30,32)    Flow regulators (56,58)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has cell coverings (70), each having an internal space that receives at least two flat battery cells (68) abutting each other. Each cell covering has external first and second planar faces (80,84) that face away from the battery cells received in the respective internal space. Each cell covering is constructed such that the first and second planar faces of adjacent cell coverings define a converging air flow space between each adjacent pair of the cell coverings such that parallel converging air flow spaces (86) are defined between the cell coverings.    USE - Battery pack for automotive vehicle, such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery cooling system that uses air as cooling medium but yet is designed to maintain temperature of each battery cell more uniform along surface of battery cell. Minimizes thermal fin effect at leading edge of cell coverings which would otherwise have tendency to generate cool spots in battery cells within cell coverings near leading edges of battery cell units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell coverings are arranged such that the first planar face of each cell covering faces the second planar face of an adjacent one of the cell coverings. Each of the converging air flow spaces is wider at an air inlet end of the air flow space and narrower at an air outlet end of the air flow space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagrammatic top view of a battery cell arrangement for a battery pack.    Battery cells (68)    Cell coverings (70)    Spacers (78)    Planar faces (80,84)    Converging air flow spaces (86)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) that consists of positive electrode (11), negative electrode (12), and separator (13) provided between the positive and negative electrodes. A case (34) covering the electrode assembly is coupled to a cap assembly (20). A lead tab electrically couples the terminal to the electrode assembly. A spacer (60) that absorbs an impact or vibration is coupled to the lead tab and is partially located between lead tab (40,50) and case. The lead tab has anti-vibration groove or hole for receiving the spacer.    USE - Rechargeable battery used for small portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer supports the terminals and the electrode assembly at both side ends of the electrode assembly so that the terminals or electrode assembly can be prevented from dislodging or moving with respect to the case by an external impact or vibration. The electrical contact between the terminals and the electrode assembly can be stably maintained and the lead tabs can be prevented from deforming. Multiple spacers installed in the side plate can absorb the impact at several locations and thus improve the durability against impact and vibration.    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)    Cap assembly (20)    Case (34)    Lead tabs (40,50)    Spacer (60)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The pouch type secondary battery (100) has a battery assembly (20) including multiple electrodes, and cases (10) having an internal space in which the battery assembly is received. A sealing part (11) is sealed by applying a sealant to a predetermined region of circumferential surfaces of the cases bonded to each other so as to integrate the cases with each other. Non-bonded parts (12) are extended from the circumferential surfaces of the cases forming the sealing part.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a digital camera, a cellular phone, a laptop computer, or a hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Corrosion of metal layer generated due to exposure of metal layer to outside at distal end of case of pouch type secondary battery is prevented, thus preventing dielectric breakdown of battery or moisture penetration due to local defect or micro crack of metal layer generated at sealing part and increasing sealing strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a pouch type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing a primary sealing step.    Cases (10)    Sealing part (11)    Non-bonded parts (12)    Battery assembly (20)    Pouch type secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - Ionic liquid comprises a sulfonate ion (I).    USE - The ionic liquid is useful in electrochemical cells, metal-air cell (all claimed) and electrolytes, where the electrolytes are useful in other cell configurations.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquids have extremely low vapor pressure, low viscosity and high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ionic liquid comprises a sulfonate ion of formula (R1-SO3-) (I),    R1 = 2-20C alkyl group (optionally substituted), which together may form ring, or cation.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a metal-air cell comprising a fuel electrode for oxidizing a fuel, an air electrode configured to absorb and reduce gaseous oxygen, and the ionic liquid; and    (2) an ionically conductive medium for use in an electrochemical cell comprising the ionic liquid.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a fuel cell at a first operating efficiency, intermittently or continuously providing the cost of electricity data and cost of fuel data to the electrochemical system, and automatically adjusting the fuel cell operating efficiency to a second operating efficiency different from the first operating efficiency based on the received cost of electricity and cost of fuel data.    USE - Method of optimizing operating efficiency of fuel cells in fuel cell electrochemical system.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell does not necessarily have to operate at optimum operating efficiency and/or optimum throughput, and operating efficiency and/or throughput of fuel cell may be adjusted based on at least one of cost of electricity and cost of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electrochemical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell electrochemical system.    Fuel cell stack (110)    Fuel reformer (111)    Hydrogen separator (113)    Hydrogen conditioner (114)    Hydrogen storage/use subsystem (115)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1410) has several electrochemical cells (1412) formed of an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte layer (26) provided between anode and cathode. An interconnect element electrically couples with a pair of electrically adjacent electrochemical cells. An anode of one electrochemical cell couples to the cathode of the other electrochemical cell. An electrode conductive layer electrically couples with interconnect element. An insulator (108) separates electrode conductive layer from electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell system such as integrated planar fuel cell system and tubular fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The insulator can prevent the formation of a parasitic cell formed of electrode conductive layer, electrolyte and interconnect element. The chemical barrier provided in the fuel cell system can prevent the migration of material between the anode and interconnect element. The interconnect element can reduce or eliminate diffusion of fuel and oxidant by providing increased diffusion distance and reduced diffusion flow area so that the fuel utilization and performance of the fuel cell can be improved, and the catastrophic failure of fuel cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Electrolyte layer (26)    Chemical barrier (104)    Insulator (108)    Fuel cell system (1410)    Electrochemical cell (1412)    Substrate (1414)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a traction battery (12) housed in a parallelepiped receiving case (10), and a set of electrical components (14) e.g. fuses, contactors or electric terminals, necessary for operation of the battery. A U-shaped flange (16) is fixed on the receiving case, and the set of electrical components is fixed on the flange. The flange covers the battery so as to maintain the battery in the receiving case. A cover (18) is fixed on the receiving case for covering the electrical components, the flange and the battery.    USE - Battery assembly for use in a hybrid car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flange covers the battery so as to maintain the battery in the receiving case, and the set of electrical components is fixed on the flange, thus ensuring the fixation of the battery, the receiving case and the electrical components in a simple, effective and inexpensive manner, while reducing the size of the battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery assembly.    Parallelepiped receiving case (10)    Traction battery (12)    Electrical components (14)    U-shaped flange (16)    Cover (18)
NOVELTY - The plate (8) has conductive surfaces (16) provided in contact with a cell (2) of a fuel cell to collect electric current generated by the cell. A channel (10) circulates fluid required for a reaction for generating electricity. A value of conductivity between the plate and the cell is locally adjusted by modifying material of the plate, modifying dimensions of the conducting surfaces and modifying a composition or thickness of a coating of the plate. The value of conductivity is locally increased based on fall in partial pressure of oxygen fed at a location of the cell.    USE - Bipolar conductive plate for use between cells of a fuel cell utilized for delivering electric current for traction of an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The value of conductivity between the plate and the cell is locally adjusted, thus enabling better distribution of temperature in simple and economic manner while improving output and reliability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a cell framed by two bipolar plates.    Cell (2)    Polymeric membrane (6)    Bipolar conductive plate (8)    Channel (10)    Conductive surfaces of bipolar conductive plate (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a lithium-containing vitro-ceramic zone by fusion (F2) of a part of a lithium-containing vitro-ceramic material through a pulse laser beam irradiation operation and by a recrystallization heat treatment (F3). The lithium-containing vitro-ceramic material is in the form of a layer i.e. thin film, formed on a support, before the irradiation operation, where compactness of the layer is about 85 to 95 percent. The support is formed by a multilayer stack comprising a current collector and an electrode for a lithium battery.    USE - Method for forming a solid electrolyte for a lithium battery i.e. all-solid-state micro lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a lithium-containing ceramic material to be shaped in the form of layer in an easy manner. The method enables forming the solid electrolyte having the lithium-containing vitro-ceramic zone in the form of thin film, in a manner compatible with techniques used for forming other components of the battery, while maintaining better electrochemical performances and stoichiometric properties of the material by limiting the evaporation of lithium oxide with respect to the total amount of lithium present in the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid electrolyte for a lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for forming a solid electrolyte for a lithium battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for synthesizing and shaping lithium-containing ceramic material (F1)    Step for fusion of part of lithium-containing vitro-ceramic material (F2)    Step for recrystallization heat treatment of part of lithium-containing vitro-ceramic material (F3)
NOVELTY - The element (21) has a set of electrochemical battery cells (22) applying a potential difference between a set of poles (25, 26) and two power output terminals (23, 24). A security device (8) includes a set of switches (802, 803) connected in series between the poles. One of the switches is normally closed, and another switch is normally open. The normally closed switch selectively insulates/connects the set of terminals from/to one another, and control signal of the normally closed switch is voltage applied by the electrochemical battery cells.    USE - Battery element for use in car (claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The normally closed switch selectively insulates/connects the set of terminals from/to one another, and control signal of the normally closed switch is the voltage applied by the electrochemical battery cells, thus ensuring continuity of service of the battery, and allowing to minimize size, dimensions and cost of cooling system required for the battery. The element ensures safety of a manipulator when the battery is not in use during carrying out recycling or maintenance actions of the vehicle. The element avoids creation of electric arc between the terminals of the battery due to handling error during storage of the element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is a lithium-ion phosphate iron battery. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric security device attached to a battery element.    Security device (8)    Battery element (21)    Electrochemical battery cells (22)    Power output terminals (23, 24)    Poles (25, 26)    Switches (802, 803)
NOVELTY - The device has an enclosure (2) arranged between adjacent storage cells (1) of a stacking such that a part (24) of opposite heat exchange walls (22, 23) of the enclosure is placed respectively in contact with external faces (11, 12) of the adjacent storage cells. Another part (25) of the heat exchange walls of the enclosure is projected from the external faces of the storage cells. The latter part of the heat exchange walls of the enclosure is in contact with a heat exchange circuit (3), where a coolant i.e. water, is circulated in the heat exchange circuit.    USE - Thermal regulation device for a battery of electric storage cells to provide an electrical supply to a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has the enclosure arranged between the adjacent storage cells of the stacking such that the part of the opposite heat exchange walls of the enclosure is placed respectively in contact with the external faces of the adjacent storage cells, and the other part of the heat exchange walls of the enclosure is in contact with the heat exchange circuit, where the coolant i.e. water, is circulated in the heat exchange circuit, so that the device improves the functions of cooling and/or heating of the storage cells with the battery. The latter part of the heat exchange walls of the enclosure is projected from the external faces of the storage cells, thus easily integrating the device to the battery without increasing additional height compared to the height of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal regulation device with two electricity storage elements piled up one on another and a vertically arranged electric storage cells.    Storage cells (1)    Enclosure (2)    Heat exchange circuit (3)    External faces (11, 12)    Heat exchange walls (22, 23)    Parts of heat exchange walls (24, 25)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst essentially comprises element (M1) chosen from at least one of group 3-7 elements, element (M2) chosen from at least one of iron group elements, and element (M3) chosen from at least one of group 13 elements, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, and has BET specific surface area of 100 m2/g or more. The atomic ratio of element (M1), element (M2), element (M3), carbon, nitrogen and oxygen is more than 0 and less than 1:more than 0 to 0.5:more than 0 and less than 1:more than 0 to 6: more than 0 to 2:more than 0 to 3.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for ink for catalyst layer for electrode used in membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent element, fluorescent lamp, signal apparatus, mobile telephone, motor vehicles, agricultural apparatus, cosmetics equipment, portable-type tool, ornament, outdoor generator and furniture.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high catalyst activity and durability, and can be manufactured safely and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves mixing compound containing at least one element (M1), compound containing at least one element (M2), compound containing at least one element (M3), nitrogen-containing organic compound and solvent, obtaining catalyst-precursor solution, removing solvent from catalyst-precursor solution, obtaining solid content residue, and heating at 500-1200 degrees C;    (2) electrode, which has a catalyst layer containing ink produced using electrode catalyst, and a gas diffusion layer; and    (3) membrane electrode assembly, which has a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte membrane arranged between the cathode and anode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a circular shaped protrusion (215) that protrudes toward a valve portion (230) from a valve opening (213) formed on a valve seat (214) for a safety valve. The protruding regions are provided in parallel in circumferential direction of valve opening. The protruding regions are formed such that radii of curvatures are different from each other in cross-section of protrusion in axial direction of valve portion. The surface pressure per unit surface area operating on other protruding region from the valve portion is higher than the protruding region.    USE - Closed-type battery such as nickel hydride storage battery (claimed) for portable electronic device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seal function of the safety valve can be improved. The valve opening function of the safety valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the safety valve.    Valve case (210)    Valve portion accommodating unit (211)    Valve opening (213)    Valve seat (214)    Valve portion (230)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has battery block in which multiple rectangular batteries (1) are arranged in stack with separator (2). The separator is provided with main unit (21) to insulate rectangular batteries. An outer peripheral wall (22) is arranged along the outer periphery of the main unit to cover the outer peripheral surface of rectangular batteries. A facing edge (22A) of the outer peripheral wall is provided in a region facing the adjacent separator. A packing (6) is provided with elastomeric structure adhering to the separator adjacent to the facing edge.    USE - Electric power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid car. Can also be used in backup power supply apparatus mounted in rack of computer server and mobile telephone, power supply for electrical storage for factory and power supply of streetlight.    ADVANTAGE - The opposing edge of the adjacent outer peripheral wall can be reliably sealed by packing. The position-shift of the packing can be prevented easily and reliably. The expansion of the square battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view illustrating the laminated structure of the square battery and the separator.    Square battery (1)    Separator (2)    Packing (6)    Main unit (21)    Outer peripheral wall (22)    Opposing edge (22A)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material including secondary particles, primary particles of lithium transition metal oxide having layered structure, and nickel, cobalt, manganese, tungsten, calcium and/or magnesium. The tungsten in the positive electrode active material inclines and exists in the surface of the primary particles. The total amount of nickel, cobalt and manganese is 100 mol%. The ratio of number-of-moles of tungsten and number-of-moles of calcium is 2-50.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as drive power supply of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material including secondary particles, primary particles of lithium transition metal oxide having layered structure, and nickel, cobalt, manganese, tungsten, calcium and/or magnesium. The tungsten in the positive electrode active material inclines and exists in the surface of the primary particles. The total amount of nickel, cobalt and manganese is 100 mol%. The ratio of number-of-moles of tungsten with respect to number-of-moles of calcium is 2-50. The sum of number-of-moles of tungsten and calcium is 0.26 or more. The ratio of number-of-moles of magnesium with respect to number-of-moles of calcium is 1.5 or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The power supply device has an electrode terminal (3) with a flange (7) which latches the tip of a bent piece (5). The tip of the bent piece is deformed and inserted into the connection hole (4) of a busbar (2) in a state in which the flange is latched to the tip of the bent piece. The contacting portions (8) of the bent piece and flange are welded together.    USE - Power supply device for drive motor of vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, or electric motorcycle. Can also be used as electrical storage for households and factories.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of connection by compensating for position shift of a busbar and a battery cell. Prevents dropping of busbar, thus the connection state can be maintained reliably. Allows the contacting portions of the bent piece and flange to be exposed reliably, thus avoiding a welding defect. Allows the bent piece to be easily deformed and inserted with respect to the electrode terminal. Reduces manufacturing cost by simplifying the structure of connection hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially expanded sectional view of the connection state of the electrode terminal and busbar of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Busbar (2)    Electrode terminal (3)    Connection hole (4)    Bent piece (5)    Flange (7)    Contacting portions (8)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves preparing a slurry which contains an active substance material (21) or an inorganic solid electrolyte material (31) and a solvent (22,32) for forming a solid electrolyte layer (3). The solid electrolyte layer is formed by spraying the slurry on an active material layer (2) in a dried condition.    USE - Manufacturing method for laminated body of all-solid-state battery for e.g. vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to all-solid-state lithium cell, all-solid-state sodium battery, all-solid-state magnesium cell, or all-solid-state calcium battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents formation of the localization part of an active substance material in a solid electrolyte layer, thus ensuring excellent adhesiveness of active material layer and solid electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of a manufacturing method for the laminated body of an all-solid-state battery.    Active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Active substance material (21)    Solvent (22,32)    Inorganic solid electrolyte material (31)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises active material layer which integrates negative electrode active material with binder consisting of polyimide resin, wherein negative electrode active material contains carbon material which uses petroleum-based heavy oil and/or coal-based heavy oil as raw material, average particle diameter is 5-50 mu m, space (d002) of crystal plane by X-ray diffraction is 0.3354-0.35 nm, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area is less than or equal to 10 m2/g.    USE - A negative electrode for secondary batteries used as power supply for electric vehicle or smart grids (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Discharge capacity and cycling characteristics of negative electrode are compatible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode comprises active material layer which integrates negative electrode active material with binder consisting of polyimide resin with repeating unit of formula (1), wherein negative electrode active material contains carbon material which uses petroleum-based heavy oil and/or coal-based heavy oil as raw material, average particle diameter is 5-50 mu m, space (d002) of crystal plane by X-ray diffraction is 0.3354-0.35 nm, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area is less than or equal to 10 m2/g.    Ar1=bivalent aromatic diamine residue with greater than or equal to 2 ether bonds;    Ar2=tetravalent acid dianhydride residue of formula (2) or formula (3); and    Y=direct bonding or -CO-.
NOVELTY - The battery cell accommodation housing (20) has bottom holes (22) which opens to a predetermined surface in a substantially rectangular parallel-piped shape. The opening width is the distance of the wall portions, used as the opening long side arranged in opposing state, is smaller than the thickness of the battery cells (10). A through hole (24) is formed in almost the whole surface of the wall which partitions off the bottom holes. The through hole is penetrated along the depth direction of the bottom hole. The battery cell is accommodated in the bottom holes having deformation.    USE - Accommodation housing for battery cells mounted on vehicles, e.g., electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Accommodation of the battery cell is easy, temperature control of the battery cell is efficient, and manufacturing process is simple since the through hole is penetrated along the depth direction of the bottom hole while the battery cell is accommodated in the bottom holes having deformation. The number of parts and the assembly time of the battery pack is reduced since a predetermined number of battery cells are accommodated in one accommodation housing. Thermal conductivity is good, temperature control is easy, and weight is reduced by using aluminum to form the accommodation housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell accommodation housing and the battery cell.    Battery cells (10)    Battery cell accommodation housing (20)    Bottom holes (22)    Through hole (24)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery is formed by accommodating battery cell lining up side by side in a container (2). A thermal absorption chamber (11) is formed inside a partition that divides the battery cells within the container in midair. A radiation room (12) is connected with the thermal absorption chamber, and a coolant is enclosed inside the thermal absorption chamber and radiation room. A partition plate (13,14) is extended in perpendicular direction while protrudingly provided inside the thermal absorption chamber.    USE - Assembled battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as drive source for e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cooling efficiency of the whole container since the flow volume of oil which convects the length direction center portion of thermal absorption chamber can be increased. Prevents the inner pressure rise of the battery cell by an external factor since the pressure given to the battery cell can be distributed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal sectional view of the container structure of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container (2)    Thermal absorption chamber (11)    Radiation room (12)    Partition plate (13,14)    Surrounding wall (23)
NOVELTY - The sodium rechargeable battery uses nonaqueous electrolyte which mainly contains positive electrode, negative electrode, and sodium ion. The positive electrode is an electrode that contains material with lithium containing composite metal oxide represented by predetermined formula, and contains elements chosen from the group that consists of sodium and potassium. The crystal structure of lithium containing composite metal oxide is layered type crystal structure and/or spinel type crystal structure.    USE - Sodium rechargeable battery used as lithium secondary battery for e.g. small power supplies and large sized power supplies. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and power supply for distribution type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies handling during manufacture and provides sodium rechargeable battery with large discharge capacity after repeating charging/discharging since the lithium containing composite metal oxide is used as active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows graphs of the x-ray diffraction pattern of the composite material oxide before and behind charging/discharging. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power supply output terminal finger-touch prevention structure has cover (41A,41B) in which a protection portion (43A,43B) that covers the output terminals is provided in the power supply, and hingedly coupled and connected so that rotation is possible. A lock lever (51) latches and makes the protection portion unrotatable, and can be slid. The protection portion becomes unrotatable with the slide of lock lever, and the lock lever is slid between both the locked state that latches both locking pieces (45A,45B) and piece locked state that latches any locking piece.    USE - Power supply output terminal finger-touch prevention structure for vehicles, e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the burden of maintenance operator since the power supply output-terminal finger-touch prevention structure can ensure the safety during maintenance operation. Improves the safety of operation since the possibility of simultaneously touching both output terminals can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply output terminal finger-touch prevention structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Junction box (31)    Cover (41A,41B)    Protection portion (43A,43B)    Locking piece (45A,45B)    Lock lever (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell (1) on which unit cells (10) that perform electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas are laminated, and an impedance calculation unit (100b) which computes each impedance of cell group formed by dividing the unit cells into block at the lamination direction. A diagnostic unit (100c) diagnoses the presence or absence of abnormality of internal state in the fuel cell based on distribution of the impedance of cell groups.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell system which can diagnose the presence or absence of abnormality of the internal state of fuel cell by comprising a diagnostic unit. Suppresses the deterioration of fuel consumption since the fuel off gas is used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Unit cells (10)    Hydrogen circulation piping (22)    Impedance calculation unit (100b)    Diagnostic unit (100c)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor has a negative electrode that is formed by filling the metal porous portion of the three-dimensional structure of collector with material whose capacitance is more than 800 mAh/g. A positive electrode is formed by filling the metal porous portion of three-dimensional structure of collector with activated charcoal and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The ratio of charge-and-discharge capacity of negative electrode and charge-and-discharge capacity of positive electrode is set to 50-400.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor used for power supply of mobile phone, notebook computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, heavy machine and household.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and discharge voltage of the lithium ion capacitor can be improved. A favorable and highly efficient discharge characteristic can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the capacitance and cell voltage.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a power control unit (PCU) (120) which converts electric power from electrical storage apparatus (100), and drives motor generator (150), a HV-ECU (300) which controls PCU, a motor generator-electronic control unit (MG-ECU) (160) which controls transistors (Q1-Q8) of PCU based on a command from HV-ECU, and a discharge circuit (170) that performs discharge operation which consumes residual electric charge of capacitors (C1,C2) in PCU based on command from MG-ECU. The HV-ECU prevents driving of vehicle by predetermined timing, by confirming operation of discharge circuit.    USE - Vehicle which generates running drive force using electric power from electrical storage apparatus, such as secondary battery, and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Discharge function of residual electric charge of the capacitor contained in PCU can be confirmed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motor generator generates running drive force using electric power from the electrical storage apparatus. The PCU has an inverter (140) which includes the transistors (Q3-Q8), and which converts direct-current power from the electrical storage apparatus into alternating current power, and drives the motor generator. The capacitors are connected to the direct current side terminal of the inverter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the control apparatus of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage apparatus (100)    Vehicle (100)    PCU (120)    Inverter (140)    Motor generator (150)    MG-ECU (160)    Discharge circuit (170)    HV-ECU (300)    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Transistors (Q1-Q8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) starts electric power generation of fuel cell (10) upon receiving electric power generation start instruction, and secondary battery (21) of vehicle (200) is charged with the generated electric power. A controller (60) again instructs electric power generation start to fuel cell when the charge residual amount of the secondary battery becomes below the threshold value. The controller updates the threshold value according to the detection result about the driving condition of the vehicle carrying the fuel cell by the driving condition detector (40).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation start stage of fuel cell is charged appropriately by the control process of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the whole structure of the fuel cell system, and the side view of the vehicle by which the fuel cell system is mounted. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Secondary battery (21)    Driving condition detector (40)    Controller (60)    Fuel cell system (100)    Vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system has a thermoelectric generator which is coupled to an exhaust line (2) and a coolant line (11). The generator is provided with several thermoelectric legs arranged between the tubular units. The exhaust gas guiding device (6) is provided with a flow portion for changing the exhaust gas flowing-through cross-sectional area within the tubular units by translational and rotational movement with respect to tubular units.    USE - Exhaust system for internal combustion engine mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy saving effect of the exhaust system can be improved with high performance. High electric power can be delivered efficiently by the exhaust system. The maintenance cost of the internal combustion engine can be reduced with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of exhaust gas recirculation system.    Exhaust line (2)    Exhaust gas guiding device (6)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Coolant line (11)    Intercooler (15)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has power supply elements which are provided between the terminal poles. The power supply elements are electrically connected with each other using connection unit so that individual partial voltages supplied by the power supply elements are added. The connecting unit is connected to a tap so that sum of partial voltages between the tap and terminal poles is measured.    USE - Power supply unit such as battery and hybrid capacitor for power supply network (all claimed) used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for separate power source can be suppressed so that the number of components used in the power supply unit can be reduced. The charging state of power supply elements can be determined efficiently. The efficiency of the power supply unit can be improved. The size of the energy storage buffer can be reduced. The power supply elements with different voltage levels can be switched easily. The structure of the power supply unit can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply network; and    (2) method for operating power supply network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply unit.    Motor vehicle (10)    Power train (12)    Electric machine (14)    Combustion engine (16)    Crankshaft (20)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has pipe block which is provided with parallel-aligned pipes (2) for guiding a temperature of fluid. The ends of the pipes are interconnected. A collecting box (4) is arranged in order to receive fluid from the pipes. The height of interior portion of collecting box is set within a tolerance range of the height of ends of the pipes. The collecting box is firmly connected with the ends of the pipes.    USE - Heat exchanger for battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the heat exchanger can be improved effectively. The heat exchanger has simple structure, occupies less space, convenient installation and can be manufactured with reduced cost. The material cost required for manufacturing the heat exchanger can be minimized effectively. The production efficiency of the heat exchanger can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the exploded perspective view and the side view of heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (1)    Pipes (2)    Side portions (3)    Collecting box (4)    Cooling plate (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching a high-voltage transmission system (3) by operation of an emergency control element (13) arranged in an inner space of a motor vehicle (1) with a change in the operation of a low voltage network (2) of the vehicle. A low voltage battery (4) i.e. lithium ion battery, supplying power to the network is separated from the network, or a power source is disrupted by a control device and/or a switch (6) attached to the network such that a component of a car is brought into a state, in which the component produces or not produces high voltage into the system.    USE - Method for deactivating a high-voltage transmission system of a motor vehicle i.e. bus (all claimed) by a rescue person during an accident.    ADVANTAGE - The low voltage battery supplying power to the network is separated from the network, or the power source is disrupted by the control device and/or the switch attached to the network such that the component of the car is brought into the state, in which the component directly and indirectly produces or not produces high voltage into the system, so that the disconnection of the low voltage battery from the low voltage network enhances a sufficient safety of the motor vehicle during the accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Low voltage network (2)    High-voltage transmission system (3)    Low voltage battery (4)    Switch (6)    Emergency control element (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing the control operation in the motor vehicle (1) with bus system (20) connected to an external tester (22) to generate and provide a trigger signal on the bus system. The trigger signal is received by the control devices (14-19) of the motor vehicle to deactivate a high-voltage transmission system (3). The high-voltage battery (5) in the transmission system is disconnected when the transmission system is deactivated. The high-voltage transmission system is activated by receiving another trigger signal by secondary control operation.    USE - Method for safe deactivating high-voltage transmission system of motor vehicle (claimed) during diagnostic and repair operation. Can also be used for safe deactivating high-voltage transmission system of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple and safe deactivating process of the high-voltage transmission system can be realized. The software and hardware error during deactivation of the high-voltage transmission system can be prevented. The disconnecting of the high voltage battery of the high-voltage transmission system can be performed simply, and the switching of high-voltage transmission system to the low power supply can be eliminated. The installation space of the high-voltage transmission system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    High-voltage transmission system (3)    High-voltage battery (5)    Control devices (14-19)    Bus system (20)    External tester (22)
NOVELTY - A silica membrane is formed on a base material by chemical vapor deposition with vaporized silica source and inert gas as silica source-containing gas (2) supplied to one surface side of base material, and oxygen-containing gas (3) supplied to other surface side of base material and supplied gases are reacted. The ending point of formation of silica membrane is determined by monitoring composition of gas discharged which is supplied to base material after formation of silica membrane, to obtain gas-separation material having a porous base material (12) and silica membrane.    USE - Manufacture of gas-separation material used for fuel cell and catalyst-film reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of gas-separation material having high reproducibility and hydrogen-gas permeability. The damage of porous base material is suppressed during manufacture of gas-separation membrane. The silica membrane is stably manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of silica film-forming apparatus.    Silica source-containing gas (2)    Oxygen-containing gas (3)    Porous base material (12)    Reaction tube (30)    Silica film-forming apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a gas exhaust system located in a combustion engine. A turbine (1) is provided with vanes (4) and connected with an engine exhaust manifold (2). The turbine is driven by gas (5) emerging from engine combustion chambers. An axis (6) of the turbine is connected with a shaft (7). Asynchronous generators are charged with current through a regulator (9) and batteries of a hybrid drive system (10).    USE - Energy recovery device for internal combustion engine.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electric power generation element (101) accommodated in a housing such that a winding shaft is intersected with a wall part along with another wall part (121). A supporting part (151) contacts a bottom part (125) along with the winding shaft in a curved part outer surface of the generation element, and supports the generation element. Another supporting part (152) is positioned at other side of the former supporting part at predetermined intervals with respect to a vertex part (112) of the generation element.    USE - Storage battery i.e. non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, for a vehicle e.g. electric assist bicycle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting part is positioned at the side of another supporting part at predetermined intervals with respect to vertex part of the electric power generation element, thus stably maintaining performance of the battery by prolonged vibration, easily determining relationship between the electric power generation element and the supporting parts, and reducing quantity of electrolyte solution required for the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a storage battery.    Storage battery (100)    Electric power generation element (101)    Vertex part (112)    Wall part (121)    Bottom part (125)    Supporting parts (151, 152)
NOVELTY - The hybrid hydrogen fuel battery has a hydrogen generating battery (1) for producing hydrogen by reaction during the battery charging/discharging time and a hydrogen fuel battery (2) utilizing hydrogen as negative electrode active material. The hydrogen fuel battery consumes hydrogen produced in the hydrogen generating battery. The electric charge is taken out from both the hydrogen generating battery and the hydrogen fuel battery. The hydrogen fuel battery produces a voltage used as the charging voltage of the hydrogen generating battery.    USE - Electric power generation apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to electrically-driven motor vehicle, portable apparatus, hearing aids and emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen produced is immediately consumed in the hydrogen fuel battery for preventing explosion due to the presence of large quantity of hydrogen and reducing size of electric power generation apparatus by making large sized hydrogen storage container unnecessary. The charging of hydrogen generating battery with small charging energy is possible. The water consumption rate is restrained by supplying water produced in the hydrogen fuel battery to the hydrogen generating battery. The development and utilization of various types of batteries is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the electric power generation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generating battery (1)    Hydrogen fuel battery (2)    Hydrogen supply pipe (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing wind receiving devices e.g. rotors, wind turbines and wind wheels, and aggregates of a vehicle in a forward movement to produce wind. Kinetic energy of the wind is converted into electrical power using the wind turbines. The electrical power is fed to an electric supply network of the vehicle. The electrical power is transmitted to batteries or accumulators and an electromotor when driving the vehicle. The wind receiving devices and the aggregates are attached in a front, a side, a bottom and/or a roof or in a driver cabin of the vehicle.    USE - Method for using wind to produce energy and/or current for charging a battery of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, pure electric car, ship, airplane, train, electric bicycle and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind receiving devices and the aggregates of the vehicle are provided in the forward movement to produce wind, thus using the wind to produce the energy and/or the current for charging the battery of the vehicle without the need for installation of a combustion motor, a hydrogen motor and using solar energy, ensuring fast unlimited range of the electromotor, and massively reducing amount of pollutants produced by petrol/diesel engines, in the environment.
NOVELTY - The support unit has a base carrier (40) formed as an integral carrier part from a fiber reinforced plastic in order to support a power storage and/or operation medium storage. Two steps attachment elements (48) are attached at the base carrier at distance to each other, and extended over entire length of the base carrier. The attachment elements are formed from a fiber reinforced plastic and designed as a monolithic component in a sandwich structure. A corner stiffening element (52) and an insert (62) are integrated into the plastic of the base carrier.    USE - Support unit for supporting a power storage i.e. battery and/or operating medium storage (all claimed) i.e. tank, on a frame of a lorry at an automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The base carrier is formed as the integral carrier part from the fiber reinforced plastic such that necessary stability and rigidity of the base carrier can be achieved, thus avoiding the need for metal while minimizing weight of the support unit, and hence enabling fast and inexpensive manufacturing of the support unit. The steps attachment elements are attached at the base carrier at distance to each other, so that the need of load-supporting screws can be avoided, thus simplifying an assembly of the support unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic bottom and perspective views of a support unit.    Base carrier (40)    Base plate (42)    Steps attachment elements (48)    Corner stiffening element (52)    Insert (62)
NOVELTY - The device has two ventilation openings that are respectively set on two ends of a battery compartment. Two ventilation openings are respectively provided with exhaust fan and suction fan.    USE - Radiating device for battery compartment of electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ventilation openings are respectively provided with exhaust fan and suction fan, the generation of fire can be prevented so that the service life of the battery can be prevented.
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst comprises porous gold nanoparticles coated with palladium.    USE - Electrocatalyst is used for oxygen reduction in fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacture of electrocatalyst, which involves coating palladium on porous gold nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material is obtained by milling and mixing composite containing lithium manganese oxide, graphite and conductive carbon.    USE - Cathode active material is used for lithium secondary battery used as cell of the battery module for electric two-wheeled vehicle, electric golf cart, electric truck, electric commercial vehicle e.g. E-bike and E-scooter, power tool, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has excellent electrochemical activity and produces lithium secondary battery with excellent charging/discharging characteristics in a short time by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material is obtained by milling and mixing composite containing lithium manganese oxide of formula: Li2MxMn(1-x)O3, preferably Li2MnO3, graphite and conductive carbon.    x=0-0.2;and    M=aluminum, manganese, nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, vanadium, titanium, copper, boron, calcium, zinc, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, strontium, antimony, tungsten, titanium and bismuth.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode for secondary battery;    (2) lithium manganese oxide used as an irreversible additive; and    (3) manufacture of cathode.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle casing (3). The conjoint portions of vehicle casing are provided with a solar energy battery plate (1) comprising a wind power generating unit (2). The vehicle casing is provided with a storage battery set, a photovoltaic controller and an electric controller. The solar cell plate is connected with a storage battery set through the photovoltaic controller. The storage battery set is electrically connected with the wind power generating unit through electric controller. The storage battery set is connected with the motor of vehicle casing.    USE - Hybrid powered vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oil consumption of the vehicle is reduced by utilizing the renewable energy as drive energy. Environment friendly hybrid car can be obtained. The maintenance cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hybrid powered vehicle.    Solar energy battery plate (1)    Wind power generating unit (2)    Vehicle casing (3)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has blade that is provided on the impeller to rotate around the central shaft direction. The back side of blade with generator rotates the impeller emitted by the fan control inverter. A rear unit is provided with a frame wind turbine generator.    USE - Wind energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy electric bicycle can be used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling a generated heat stream to an internal combustion engine, and supplying the stream to an expansion machine (4). The stream is fed into a working fluid circuit (1) downstream of evaporators (2, 3) by controllable and/or adjustable valves (17, 23) and a stream storage unit (21). The stream stored in the stream storage unit is recycled immediately in a steam storage phase with required drive power of the expansion machine and again partially recycled in the working fluid circuit for driving the expansion machine in the engine.    USE - Method for recovering heat and converting heat into mechanical power in a drive system of a motor car e.g. commercial vehicle such as lorry or bus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recycling the stream stored in the stream storage unit immediately in the steam storage phase with required drive power of the expansion machine, and partially recycling the stream again in the working fluid circuit for driving the expansion machine in the engine, so that the power is fed into the expansion machine in consumption acceleration phase during unsteady operation of the combustion engine, thus improving responsiveness and efficiency of a drive system during the unsteady operation of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for recovering heat and converting heat into mechanical power in a drive system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a pump-operated heat recovery device having an expansion machine for an internal combustion engine in a drive system of a motor car.    Working fluid circuit (1)    Evaporators (2, 3)    Expansion machine (4)    Controllable and/or adjustable valves (17, 23)    Stream storage unit (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (3) has a battery box (6) fixed with a battery unit that carries out an electric power supply to a propulsion motor. A frame side cover part (11) is arranged to a vehicle outer side of the box to cover the box. A crushable zone (CZ1) is formed between the cover part and the box to absorb impact at time of vehicle collision. A non-crushable zone (CZ2) is formed in an inner side of the vehicle to provide escape area at the time of vehicle collision. A manual cut switch (12) is arranged in the non-crushable zone to block electric power of the battery unit.    USE - Battery apparatus for blocking electric power during collision of a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle such as parallel hybrid lorry. Can also be used for blocking battery electric power during collision of a bus and a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The non-crushable zone is formed in the inner side of the vehicle to ensure escape from the damage at the time of vehicle collision, and the cut switch is arranged in the non-crushable zone to block electric power of the battery unit, so that battery electric power can be reliably blocked by the switch operation, thus preventing damage by direct impact input to the cut switch at the time of the vehicle collision in earlier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Crushable zone (CZ1)    Non-crushable zone (CZ2)    Battery apparatus (3)    Battery box (6)    Frame side cover part (11)    Manual cut switch (12)
NOVELTY - The battery core bracket has a bracket main portion (1) that is provided with a rectangular radiating hole (3) and the arc-shaped contact surface (2) of battery contact. The bracket main portion is made of polypropylene resin. The radiating hole is run through the arc-shaped contact surface. Each arc-shaped contact surface is provided with the two radiating holes.    USE - Battery core bracket for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery core bracket is featured with good radiating performance, anti-vibration performance, high working stability, good safety performance and large-scale production. The production cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery core bracket.    Bracket main portion (1)    Arc-shaped contact surface (2)    Rectangular radiating hole (3)    Indentation (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly kit has a bearing type housing portion, the rotor portion centering on a rotor shaft and end bell-cap portion of brush type.    USE - DC motor assembly kit for drive of electric vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hydrogen fueled car, dimethyl-ether vehicle, natural gas vehicle, clean diesel motor vehicle, diesel alternative liquid petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle, biomass-derived fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of components can be performed easily without using any special tools. The cost of the dc motor can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A sacrificial template is provided. A transition metal and polymer precursor are deposited on the sacrificial template, to obtain dispersed precursor. The dispersed precursor is pyrolyzed, to obtain metal-nitrogen-carbon sacrificial support composite material. The sacrificial template is removed from the resultant material, to obtain metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst. The polymer precursor is a nitrogen-containing polyelectrolyte with high affinity to negatively charged silica.    USE - Preparation of metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst having high corrosion resistance, durability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for highly dispersed, unsupported, catalytic material, which contains nitrogen and carbon obtained from pyrolized nitrogen-containing polyelectrolyte precursor and transition metal.
NOVELTY - Producing a metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst, comprises: providing sacrificial template particles; precipitating at least one transition metal precursor and a non-porphyrin precursor with no initial catalytic activity onto the sacrificial template particles to produce dispersed precursors; pyrolyzing the dispersed precursors; and removing the sacrificial template particles to produce a highly dispersed, self-supported and high surface area electrocatalytic material.    USE - The method is useful for producing a metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst, which is used in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method: is inexpensive; and provides metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst that exhibits increased durability and stability in acid and alkaline media.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the highly dispersed, unsupported, catalytic material substantially comprising nitrogen and carbon from a non-porphyrin precursor with no initial catalytic activity and at least one transition metal from pyrolyzed metal precursors manufactured by the method.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (400a) has multiple battery module groups (110a, 110b) provided with multiple battery modules. The battery module groups are vertically arranged along longitudinal direction of a main body. A refrigerant inlet (210) is formed on a lower portion of each battery module group. A refrigerant outlet (230) is provided with two refrigerant outlet portions (240, 250). A refrigerant flow channel is arranged between the refrigerant inlet and refrigerant outlet, where the refrigerant flow channel passes refrigerant to the battery module groups via the refrigerant inlet.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack forms the refrigerant inlet and the refrigerant outlet so as to reduce differential pressure between the battery module groups and improve performance of the battery module groups, thus improving cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery module groups (110a, 110b)    Refrigerant inlet (210)    Refrigerant outlet (230)    Refrigerant outlet portions (240, 250)    Battery pack (400a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a relay part (141) connected with an inverter unit (20). Another relay part (142) is connected with a battery part (10). The former relay part is provided with a battery management system (BMS) part (110). A terminal is connected to a capacitor of the battery part. The former relay part and the BMS part control a switching part (130). The latter relay part electrically separates terminals of the battery part and the inverter unit. Another switching part (190) is turned on when the latter relay part is switched off.    USE - Power relay assembly driving apparatus for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes a general relay part to prevent generation of arc without requiring an expensive gas charge relay part, thus reducing usage of fuel ratio and weight of a vehicle. The apparatus can effectively control usage of current so as to maintain process temperature and prevent the switching unit from being damaged. The apparatus can prevent contact binding generation during occurrence of a short circuit. The apparatus can simplify wiring arrangement based on addition of peripheral units. The apparatus can prevent error generation in a main control unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power relay assembly driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power relay assembly driving apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery part (10)    Inverter unit (20)    Power relay assembly driving apparatus (100)    BMS part (110)    Switching parts (130, 190)    Relay parts (141, 142)
NOVELTY - The lead has two metal plates (22, 23) welded to a lead-free soldering bridge part (21). The soldering bridge part is filled with 80-98 weight percent of tin and 2-20 weight percent of copper. The metal plates are arranged on a surface of a coplanar part. A straight/zigzag/saw tooth-type gap (24) is formed between the metal plates. Width of the gap is 0.3 mm. The lead-free soldering bridge part is made of nickel and zinc. An insulating tape is connected with the lead-free soldering bridge part. A facing surface of the metal plates is provided with a recess structure.    USE - Pouch-type lithium secondary battery electrode lead for a multi battery system in a power tool, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid EV (HEV), a plug-in HEV (PHEV) (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, cellular phone, portable personal computer, electric bicycle, bulk power storage system, power storage system, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), portable electronic instrument and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead isolates flow of excess current through a battery part body by raising temperature of the lead-free soldering bridge at short period of time and prevents secondary battery from being damaged due to excess current flow by utilizing a protection circuit, so that safety operation of the battery part can be ensured. The lead has wide application range and high resistivity. The lead ensures over current preventing function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a multi battery system    (2) a pouch-type lithium secondary battery electrode lead manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a pouch-type lithium secondary battery electrode lead.    Lead-free soldering bridge part (21)    Metal plates (22, 23)    Gap (24)    Junction points (25, 26)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) is utilized for electrically connecting multiple unit cells (20), where the connector is made of a smokeless alloy material. The smokeless alloy material comprises 80-99.9 weight percent of tin, 0.01-20 weight percent of copper and 0.01-10 weight percent of additional metal. Melting point of the connector is 100-250 degree Celsius. The additional metal is nickel, zinc and silver.    USE - Soldering connector for use in a lithium secondary battery module of a lithium secondary battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electric vehicle (EV) i.e. electric truck, a power tool, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (all claimed), portable electricity product such as video camera, cellular phone and portable personal computer and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector ensures safety operation of a battery and avoids overheat and malfunction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a soldering connector.    Connector (10)    Unit cells (20)    Electrode leads (21, 22)    Battery cell (30)
NOVELTY - The micro grid control system has output estimation unit (401) that estimates the amount of outputs of power supply installation, and the load amount of load installation. An amount determination unit (403) determines the amount of total output of the power supply installation based on the prediction result of the output estimation unit and the prediction error prediction unit (402). A selection unit (404) selects the power supply installation based on the determined amount of total output and the characteristic information of the power supply installation.    USE - Micro grid control system for power equipment such as refrigerator, extrusion device, electric vehicle including generator such as photovoltaic power generator, wind-powered generator, diesel engine generator, gas turbine generator, estuarikpne water generator and electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The selection unit is provided to select the power supply installation based on the determined amount of total output and the characteristic information of the power supply installation, thus the operations of the power equipment can be controlled efficiently. Hence the economical efficiency, environment property and continuation operability of the power equipment can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a micro grid control method for power equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the micro grid control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply start-stop plan unit (206)    Economical load dispatching unit (207)    Installation characteristic identification unit (208)    Operation simulation unit (209)    Output estimation unit (401)    Prediction error estimation unit (402)    Amount determination unit (403)    Selection unit (404)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises an oxide containing lithium and iron, and has lithium-iron oxide crystalline phase and amorphous phase. The oxide has peak ratio of peak value of (200) plane of lithium-iron oxide crystalline phase to the peak value of amorphous phase of 7.6-100.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for moving components e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery formed using the negative electrode active material has high capacity, energy density, and excellent charge-discharge characteristics, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode material, which involves mixing lithium hydroxide monohydrate or lithium acetate, and iron hydroxide or ferric oxide in distilled water in predetermined ratio, and sealing in a pressure-resistant container; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Counter electrode (11)    Separator (12)    Negative electrode (13)    Case (14)    Gasket (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains, as negative electrode active material, a mica group mineral having transition metal in a composition.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed)e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is economical, and has excellent capacitance characteristics.
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a side wall (22) which is provided on the downstream side of a cooling air flow in a cooling air passage (31). Several cooling fins (43,53) are provided to form cooling air branch passages (41,51). The gradients of a virtual line (61) are obtained by joining the end portions (43p,53p) between the cooling fins. The gradient of the virtual lines toward the upstream of the cooling air flow in the cooling air passage is larger than the downstream of the coolant flow in the cooling air passage.    USE - Cooling structure for semiconductor element used in power control unit mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The gradient of the virtual lines toward the upstream of the cooling air flow in the cooling air passage is larger than the downstream of the cooling air flow in the refrigerant path, thus the semiconductor element can be cooled uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Side wall (22)    Cooling air passage (31)    Cooling air branch passages (41,51)    Cooling fins (43,53)    End portions of cooling fins (43p,53p)    Virtual line (61)
NOVELTY - The system has switches (SMRB1,SMRG1) having series-connected relay (SMRP) and limiting resistor (R1) that is provided for pre-charging between a electricity storage unit (BAT1) and electrical power line pair (PL1,NL1). A control device controls opening and closing of switches so as to form current-carrying path between electricity storage unit (BAT2) and capacitor (C1) through relay (SMRP) and limiting resistor, when capacitor is pre-charged by electricity storage unit (BAT2).    USE - Power source system for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rush current at the time of power activation can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electricity storage unit (BAT1,BAT2)    Capacitor (C1)    Electrical power line pair (PL1,NL1)    Limiting resistor (R1)    Switch (SMRB1,SMRG1)    Series-connected relay (SMRP)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has several flat type unit cells (2) which are laminated mutually. A cooling plate (3) is arranged between the flat type unit cells. The cooling plate is configured to separate the unit cell mutually from other unit cell, when the temperature of cell reaches predetermined temperature. A deformation plate is comprised from shape memory alloy or shape memory resin. A high temperature area is located in center portion of unit cells.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling plate is configured to separate the unit cell mutually from other unit cell, when the temperature of cell reaches predetermined temperature, such that the heat transfer between cells can be suppressed. Hence the cost of battery can be reduced, and the size reduction of battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Unit cell (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Module can (4)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (10) has a separator structure (16) which separates an anode structure (12) from a cathode structure (14) and contains an electrolyte. The anode structure and the cathode structure are each formed from a composite material which includes electrically conductive fibers (12a,14a) and electrochemically active material in a binder matrix (12b,14b). The binder matrix comprises less than 50% of the total weight of an elastomer binder (16b).    USE - Rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-zinc, nickel-iron, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lead acid or silver-zinc rechargeable battery, for panel (claimed) on body, such as structure, vehicle, vessel or craft, or for electrical or electronic equipment, such as a computer, a personal digital assistant, a camera, or a telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Inclusion of elastomer binder provides advantage of retaining structurally rigid battery, with enhanced life-cycling properties, and greater energy storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional side view which shows a nickel-zinc rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (10)    Anode structure (12)    Electrically conductive fibers (12a,14a)    Binder matrices (12b,14b)    Cathode structure (14)    Separator structure (16)    Elastomer binder (16b)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a reservoir (12) containing solution comprising a reversible redox couple reactant. A set of flow battery cells (54) receives the solution. A hydrogen sensor is in fluid communication with the reservoir, where the hydrogen sensor is provided with an electrochemical cell (22). A first electrode (65) of the electrochemical cell receives hydrogen from the reservoir. A second electrode (66) of the cell receives reactant. A current sensor (70) senses electrical current generated within the cell by an electrochemical reaction between the hydrogen and the reactant.    USE - Flow battery system for storing/discharging energy in/from solution e.g. vanadium anolyte and vanadium catholyte.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a power converter to signal to stop providing the electrical current to a flow battery stack by a controller when the current sensor initially senses the electrical current caused by the electrochemical reaction between the hydrogen and the reactant so as to prevent the first solution from becoming overcharged and from generating excessive hydrogen. The power converter is signaled by the controller when the current sensor initially senses the electrical current so as to reduce the electrical current being provided to the flow battery stack for reducing the hydrogen evolution rate, thus improving the safety of the system by consuming hydrogen gas produced by hydrogen evolution through the electrochemical reaction within the electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a flow battery system.    Flow battery system (10)    Reservoir (12)    Electrochemical cell (22)    Flow battery cells (54)    Electrodes (65, 66)    Current sensor (70)
NOVELTY - The battery has a jelly roll comprising a positive electrode plate (160) including a positive electrode non-coating portion (162) on which a positive electrode active material is not coated, and a separator (180) and a negative electrode plate (170) including a negative electrode non-coating portion (172) on which a negative electrode active material is not coated. A positive electrode lead is provided in a state that the positive electrode lead is insulated from a cap plate and electrically connected to a positive electrode terminal portion.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes a terminal portion that comes in contact with a non-coating portion without using a separate electrode tab that requires welding operation. The battery has more stable structure by providing an insulating unit that compensates for thickness of a non-coating portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a jelly roll in an unfolded state.    Positive electrode plate (160)    Positive electrode non-coating portion (162)    Negative electrode plate (170)    Negative electrode non-coating portion (172)    Separator (180)
NOVELTY - The pack (200) has a heat transfer control element (214) i.e. film, covering a first area of a cooler battery cell (206) and a second area of a warmer battery cell (208), where the first area is larger than the second area. The heat transfer control element conducts heat from the warmer battery cell to the cooler battery cell and insulates the covered areas of the battery cells from heat transfer to a flow of heat transfer medium (210). The cooler battery cell is located closer to an inlet of the flow of heat transfer medium than the warmer battery cell.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for non-vehicle mounted applications.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer control element conducts the heat from the warmer battery cell to the cooler battery cell and insulates the covered areas of the battery cells from heat transfer to the flow of heat transfer medium so as to enhance the uniformity of the battery cell temperatures to avoid unpredictable power, imbalanced battery cell capacities, shortened battery cell life without affecting performance due to operation of the battery cells outside a predetermined range of temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling uniformity of battery cell temperatures in a battery pack in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack with a heat transfer control element and a flow of cooling medium provided to cool battery cells.    Battery pack (200)    Cooler battery cell (206)    Warmer battery cell (208)    Heat transfer medium (210)    Heat transfer control element (214)
NOVELTY - Preparing an ionic liquid comprises: (i) reacting a heteroatomic compound with dialkylcarbonate to produce an alkylcarbonate salt of the heteroatomic compound; (ii) acidifying the alkylcarbonate salt with a sulfate-containing acid to produce a bisulfate salt of the heteroatomic compound; and (iii) converting the bisulfate salt of the heteroatomic compound to an ionic liquid comprising an alkyl heteroatomic cation and an anion.    USE - The method is useful for preparing ionic liquid, which is useful in electrochemical cell, preferably secondary cell (all claimed), alkaline cell or a metal-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ionic liquid that does not require solvent to dissolve (self-dissolving), and provides ionic liquid with negligible vapor pressure, low viscosity, high thermal stability, and large electrochemical window (greater than 5 V), and does not evaporate during charge/discharge cycle of an electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrochemical cell-1 comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode, where the second electrode is positioned apart from the first electrode, thus defining a gap; and an ionic conductive medium in the gap, thus the ionically conductive medium contacts both the first and second electrodes, and the ionically conductive medium comprises a cation of a heteroatomic compound and an anion prepared in the method; and    (2) an electrochemical cell-2 comprising a cell housing, an anode (14), a cathode (12), and an ionically conductive medium comprising an aqueous alkaline electrolyte and a hetero ionic complex additive comprising a heteroatomic compound cation and an anion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the alkaline cell.    Battery (10)    Cathode (12)    Anode (14)    Optional separator (16)    Current collector (20)
NOVELTY - A fine porous-layer sheet (40) has at least two fine-porous layer laminated on a gas diffusion layer base material (31), containing carbon material and binder. The binder content of the fine-porous layer (41) arranged on the gas diffusion layer base material is lesser than the binder content of another fine-porous layer (42) other than the fine-porous layer.    USE - Fine porous-layer sheet for gas diffusion layer for fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (claimed) and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fine porous-layer sheet has excellent gas permeability under high humidity condition and waste drain property. The uneven distribution of the binder in fine porous-layer is reduced even if the dripping of the binder is carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fine porous-layer sheet;    (2) gas diffusion layer (30); and    (3) fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the fuel cell membrane electrode structure using fine porous-layer sheet.    Fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (1)    Gas diffusion layer (30)    Gas diffusion layer base material (31)    Fine porous-layer sheet (40)    Fine porous-layers (41,42)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer (30) consists of a gas diffusion layer-substrate (32), and a microporous layer (31) formed on the surface of substrate. The microporous layer is configured into sheet form from a binder and a carbon material containing at least flaky graphite. The microporous layer sheet is adhered on the surface of substrate.    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, and molten carbonate fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the gas diffusion layer has excellent performance, and improved electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of membrane-electrode structure.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Catalyst layer (20)    Gas diffusion layer (30)    Microporous layer (31)    Gas diffusion layer substrate (32)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer has gas diffusion layer substrate (31), and fine porous layer (32) formed on gas diffusion layer substrate and containing granular carbon material and flaky graphite. A belt-shaped region in which the flake graphite (Gf) is concentrated, is formed in the fine porous layer, such that substantially parallel direction is extended to the joining interface between gas diffusion layer substrate and fine porous layer.    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer has improved electroconductivity, gas permeability and dispersibility, and suppressed excess discharge of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Gas diffusion layer (30)    Gas diffusion layer substrate (31)    Fine porous layer (32)    Flaky graphite (Gf)
NOVELTY - A secondary-battery electrode-forming composition contains electrode active material (A) and/or carbon material (B) as conductive support, amphoteric-resin-type dispersing agent (C) formed by neutralizing at least one portion of carboxyl group in copolymer obtained by copolymerizing monomers with a basic compound, and aqueous liquid medium (D). The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c1) having an aromatic ring, ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c2) having a carboxyl group, ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c3) having an amino group, and other monomer (c4).    USE - Composition is used for forming electrode used for secondary battery for digital camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent dispersibility of active material and conductive support. The secondary battery containing the composition has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics. The film containing the composition has excellent flexibility. The electrode formed using the composition has low resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary-battery electrode-forming composition contains electrode active material (A) and/or carbon material (B) as conductive support, amphoteric-resin-type dispersing agent (C) formed by neutralizing at least one portion of carboxyl group in copolymer obtained by copolymerizing monomers with a basic compound, and aqueous liquid medium (D). The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c1) (in wt.%) (5-70) having an aromatic ring, ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c2) (15-60) having a carboxyl group, ethylenically unsaturated monomer (c3) (1-80) having an amino group, and other monomer (c4) (0-79) other than monomers (c1-c3). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state secondary battery comprises binder in positive electrode active material layer, negative electrode active material layer and/or solid electrolyte layer. The binder comprises inorganic solid electrolyte and particulate polymer having mean particle diameter of 30-300 nm.    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for slurry, which is obtained by dissolving or dispersing a nonpolar solvent in the binder.
NOVELTY - The warm-up control device has a battery (6) for supplying electricity to a motor that drives a vehicle. The battery is charged with a current supplied from an exterior of the vehicle. A heater (7) generates heat by the current supplied from the exterior of the vehicle. A temperature acquisition unit (2) acquires a temperature of the battery. A current distribution control unit (4) distributes the current supplied from the exterior of the vehicle to the battery and the heater, and increases a current supplied to the heater as the temperature of the battery decreases.    USE - Warm-up control device for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm-up control device can increase the current supplied to the heater as the battery temperature decreases by using the current distribution control unit, the warm-up control device can effectively utilize the current supplied from the exterior of the vehicle and shorten the warm-up time. Thus the warm-up control device can be provided with great energy saving performance. The larger amount of heat can be generated by heater as the battery temperature decreases, so that the chargeable capacity of the battery can be improved adequately and the charge time can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the warm-up control device.    On-board controller (1)    Temperature acquisition unit (2)    Current distribution control unit (4)    Battery (6)    Heater (7)
NOVELTY - A flame retardant brominated rubber polymeric composition comprises: ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer; and bromine (10-75 wt.%) covalently bonded to the ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer.    USE - As flame retardant composition (claimed) which is used in electronics industry e.g. cell phones, in fuel cells as batteries, and in school rooms.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid flame retardant composition is easy to apply, flows into seals, and does not require cutting as is required by solid flame retardant compositions; and is prepared by a non-chlorinated flame retardant composition that does not require the use of solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making the flame retardant brominated rubber polymeric composition involving either: process (a): dissolving ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer in liquid form into a solvent with a polyunsaturated hydrocarbon; adding bromine into the ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer in the solvent with the polyunsaturated hydrocarbon, and allowing the bromine to covalently bond to the ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer and polyunsaturated hydrocarbon; or process (b) blending N-bromo-succinimide (5-20 wt.%) into a solution of ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer, forming a suspension, heating the suspension at 50-65 degrees C, maintaining the temperature from 50-65 degrees C while stirring the heated suspension until bromine in the N-bromo-succinimide which was reacted with the ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer, forming the flame retardant brominated rubber polymeric composition, and recovering the polymeric composition.
NOVELTY - The system has an optimal operation selection unit (87) that selects an operating method based on the estimation energy consumptions calculated by an estimation energy consumption calculating unit (86). An operation control apparatus (80) controls an operation of an electric power feeding heat plant in accordance with the operating method. The calculating unit calculates the fuel charge and the power rates as estimation consumptions. The selection unit selects the operating method of plant based on the fuel charge and the power rates calculated by the calculating unit.    USE - Cogeneration system installed in electric power feeding heat plant (claimed) of power station. Can also be used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the cogeneration system can be performed in an efficient manner rather than the suppression of consumption, heating and lighting expenses of primary energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the operation-control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Operation-control apparatus (80)    Parameter update unit (84)    Demand-forecast calculating unit (85)    Estimation energy consumption calculating unit (86)    Optimal driving selection unit (87)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a distributed parameter of generalization Pareto distribution based on particle size distribution and generalization Pareto distribution of a sample of powder. Quality of the powder is inspected. Test results of the quality of the powder are output, where the distributed parameter is included in the test results. Quality of the powder is guaranteed when the distributed parameter included in the test results meets a predetermined standard.    USE - Powder material quality assurance method for a positive electrode and a negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing the parameter to describe particle size distribution of electrode raw material powder, thus guaranteeing quality of the powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a powder material quality assurance method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Name of article (1001)    Lot number (1002)    Weight (1003)    Average particle diameter (1004)    Components (1008-1011)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric current dependence calculation unit which computes (S10) the SOC based on the integration value of the charging/discharging electric current of a battery. A voltage dependence calculation unit (S20) computes the SOC based on the voltage of the battery. A target value setting unit sets the target value of the SOC according to the working condition of a vehicle. The value of the direction closer to the target value of the SOC is estimated as presumed SOC.    USE - Charge condition value estimation apparatus for nickel-hydrogen battery of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of regenerative power generation and the discharge from the battery can be increased by using the charge condition estimation apparatus. Hence, the drivability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for calculating presumed SOC.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for computing SOC based on integration value of charging/discharging electric current (S10)    Step for computing SOC based on voltage of battery (S20)    Step for computing difference between SOC current and SOC voltage (S30)    Step for estimating SOC voltage as presumed SOC (S50)    Step for estimating SOC current as presumed SOC (S51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has unit batteries (B1-B4) that are connected with each other by providing service plug in portion of adjoined unit batteries and grouped into an assembled battery (1). A supervisory-control unit (20a) outputs monitoring indication signal to monitoring unit that monitors corresponding unit battery. A transmission path switch unit (22) switches transmission path of indication signal in the monitoring unit corresponding to unit battery connected in plug from adjacent monitoring unit to control unit.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus used in control system of assembled battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The communication in the monitoring unit is maintained effectively, so that safety of the assembled battery can be ensured even service plug of adjacent unit batteries in the assembled battery is disconnected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembled battery control system.    Assembled battery (1)    Supervisory-control unit (20a)    Transmission path switch unit (22)    Unit batteries (B1-B4)    Monitoring units (U1-U4)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel discharge system having an injector (27) that discharges anode off gas from the fuel circulation system and a dilution unit (34) dilutes the discharged gas. An electronic controller (50) controls the dilution process by controlling the injector and an exhaust valve (25) at the upstream side of the injector, such that the concentration of gas discharged to the exterior is less than a specific level. The controller controls the injector by restricting the operation of the injector, when the valve is in the open state.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in boat, ship, aircraft and stationary power supply for home/business applications.    ADVANTAGE - By using the injector for discharging the anode off gas, control of the gas discharge can be enhanced. The discharge timing of the gas can be controlled accurately. The accumulation of impurity in the fuel circulation system can be suppressed. The need for providing large dilution space is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Exhaust valve (25)    Injector (27)    Dilution unit (34)    Electronic controller (50)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (20) that are respectively provided with active materials. The non-aqueous electrolyte (31) is provided with salt of lithium ion and anion. Non-oxidation reduction substance is coated by surface of respective active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte is contacted directly with active material so that oxidation-reduction reaction is performed by other active material and lithium ion.    USE - Coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and portable electronic device such as portable audio device, mobile telephone and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The pulse discharge characteristic of the battery can be improved using organic compound. The non-aqueous electrolyte is contacted directly with respect to particles, so that the charging/discharging of active materials can be made independently. The desired output characteristics of the high capacitance battery can be improved effectively. The moisture content inside the battery can be reduced. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Separator (30)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (31)    Coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves preparing positive electrode paste (21P) by mixing positive electrode active material particle (22), carbon-type conductive support agent (23), and binder (24) having solvent (26). The positive electrode paste is coated on a metal foil (28), and is injected into a cylindrical-shaped cylinder. The viscosity value of positive electrode paste is measured using rotational viscometer. The positive electrode paste is changed to solid content concentration based on mixed powder density and viscosity value of positive electrode paste.    USE - Method for manufacturing positive electrode plate of lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer, video camcorder and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode plate can be prepared efficiently at low cost by making positive electrode paste into solid content concentration based on mixed powder density and viscosity value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for manufacturing positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode paste (21P)    Positive electrode active material particle (22)    Carbon-type conductive support agent (23)    Binder (24)    Solvent (26)    Metal foil (28)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode active material includes plate-shaped graphite monoatomic layers (11,12) formed by the crystal lattice of carbon atoms. The graphite monoatomic layers are configured such that magnesium ions (13,14) can be positioned in a three dimensional form between the graphite monoatomic layers.    USE - Negative electrode active material for magnesium ion secondary battery in battery system (all claimed) for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in conveyance apparatus, construction machine, nursing equipment, light vehicle, electric tool, game machine, video machine, and television.    ADVANTAGE - Relieves the electrostatic repulsive force of magnesium ion to increase the occlusion amount of magnesium ion with respect to the negative electrode active material, thus increasing the capacity of magnesium ion secondary battery and ensuring excellent charging/discharging characteristic of the secondary battery. Achieves weight reduction, and widens the range of the installation location of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the microscopic structure of the negative electrode active material of a magnesium ion secondary battery.    Graphite monoatomic layers (11,12)    Magnesium ions (13,14)    Distance between magnesium ions (x)
NOVELTY - The fusible link (1) has a bus-bar (20) to which a battery is electrically connected through fuse (21). A fuse terminal portion (10) having mold resin portion (30) is integrally molded by bus-bar. A protective cover portion (50) is set with resin main-portion (60) to cover the portion of the fuse terminal portion. The protective cover portion is support-fixed by the fuse terminal portion. A metallic contact portion (72) having contact surface (71) is contacted with the fuse terminal portion.    USE - Fusible link for battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the fuse terminal portion can be easily transmitted to the protective cover portion through the metallic contact portion. The shakiness of protective cover portion attached to the fuse terminal portion can be prevented. The thermal radiation efficiency can be improved by thermally radiating the heat of the fuse terminal portion transmitted to the protective cover portion through the contact metallic portion in the protective cover portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fusible link. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fusible link (1)    Fuse terminal portion (10)    Bus-bar (20)    Fuse (21)    Mold resin portion (30)    Protective cover portion (50)    Resin main-portion (60)    Contact surface (71)    Metallic contact portion (72)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing an electrode body formation process in which the electrode body has a value of X which is in range of 1.7 to 1.9 so as to satisfy the positive-negative electrode capacitance ratio B/A. A is the capacitance of positive electrode and B is the capacitance of the electrode. A self discharge process is performed to the battery in which the value of Y is set as the leaving-to-stand start SOC which is the SOC percentage of the battery when starting leaving-to-stand of the battery during the self discharge process.    USE - Manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, utilized as driving power supply of portable electronic devices, such as notebook computer and video camcorder, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables precise detection of short circuit in batteries since a clear difference appears in the amount of voltage drop between the normal battery and the internal short circuit battery. Appropriately reduce self discharge period by setting the value of the leaving-to-stand start SOC in a value within 50 to 80 percent of range. Reduces internal resistance of the battery and suppresses fall of battery capacity by setting the value of the positive-negative electrode capacitance ratio (B/A) within the range of 1.7 to 1.9.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph highlighting the relationship between the positive-negative electrode capacitance ratio (B/A) and the battery capacity, and the relationship between a positive-negative electrode capacitance ratio (B/A) and battery internal resistance.
NOVELTY - The system has battery temperature measurement unit (102) which measures temperature of battery (101). Environmental temperature measurement unit measures environmental temperature around battery. Heat amount calculation unit calculates heat amount for battery. Other heat amount calculation unit computes heat amount given to battery from heat source (104) by subtracting amount of heat which flows from external environment of battery and heat amount for battery. Heat-source electric power supply unit supplies electric power corresponding to heat amount to heat source.    USE - Heat regulation control system such as battery temperature control system used for adjusting temperature of lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, hybrid vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat amount calculation unit computes heat amount given to battery from heat source by subtracting amount of heat which flows from external environment of battery and heat amount for battery, the optimal heat regulation control of battery can be achieved corresponding to the environmental temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (101)    Temperature measurement unit (102)    Heat source (104)    Control unit (105)    Fan (107)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a fire extinguisher (12) that is accommodated in an inner container (15), while dividing the cells (11) into a several inner portion and is accommodated in the external main portion. A fire extinguisher injection unit injects the fire extinguisher provided in the inner side main portion that accommodates the cell heated greater than the upper limit temperature, when the generated cell heat is greater than upper limit temperature.    USE - Battery pack used in motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fire extinguisher injection unit injects the fire extinguisher provided in the inner side main portion that accommodates the cell heated greater than the upper limit temperature, the heat generation in the battery pack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Cell (11)    Fire extinguisher (12)    External housing (13)    Inner housing (14)    Inner container (15)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has polyelectrolyte layer that is laminated on both sides of the bipolar electrode. The positive electrode layer (2) is formed in side of the collector (1), while the negative electrode layer (3) is formed in side of the several sheets. The polyelectrolyte layer is made of ionic polymer containing anionic functional group and ionic functional group having lithium ion. The sulfonamide lithium group, sulfonic acid lithium group, or carboxylic acid lithium group are considered as ionic functional group.    USE - Bipolar battery used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeated non-aqueous solvent can be provided without the raising of ionic short circuit. The bipolar battery can be realized with high ion conductivity, so that the bipolar battery can be discharged favorably. The high output charging/discharging becomes possible in the bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar electrode.    Collector (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an aging box i.e. load (M), arranged in storage shelves (3) of an automatic warehouse in up-down direction. A high order control part (9) performs an operation control of the warehouse and a battery assembly apparatus. The control part records battery characteristic data obtained during aging process, and performs grade division of a battery cell based on the battery characteristic data. The battery assembly apparatus (21) assembles an assembled battery (22a) of a predetermined grade using the battery cell conveyed from the warehouse.    USE - Assembled battery cell combination system. Uses include but are not limited to luxury car, emergency vehicle, general purpose vehicle, transportation vehicle, rental car and low price vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the result of the grade division of the battery cell effectively such that the assembled battery of the predetermined grade can be assembled. The system is simple in structure, and has prolonged service life. The aging process and the data collection can be automatically implemented only by accommodating the aging box in the storage shelves by a stack crane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery assembly apparatus of an assembled battery cell combination system.    Load (M)    Storage shelves (3)    High order control part (9)    Battery assembly apparatus (21)    Assembled battery (22a)
NOVELTY - The system has starting combustion unit which supplies the combustion gas to the cathode (11a) of the fuel battery (11) to heat up fuel battery at time of start-up of the fuel battery. The control unit (31) is adjusted with respect to the raise of cathode pressure of the fuel battery, when supplying the combustion gas output from starting combustion unit (24) to cathode of the fuel battery. Cathode pressure and anode pressure of fuel battery is detected by pressure detection unit. Hydrogen gas is generated from the mixed gas by modifier (15a).    USE - SOFC system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the troubles, such as damage of the fuel cell can be suppressed reliably. The oxygen contained in the gas supplied to the anode can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the SOFC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel battery (11)    Cathode (11a)    Fuel modifier (15a)    Starting combustion unit (24)    Control unit (31)
NOVELTY - The battery case (12) has a fluid retention portion that is provided in a case main portion (13), while an opening modeling portion molds an opening (24) for fluid emission in an upper wall (14). An impact load is centralized on an opening modeling portion of a load concentration mechanism, when the impact load is received from a vehicle main portion. The opening modeling portion is provided to electrically connect the fluid retention portion of the case main portion.    USE - Battery case for fuel battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion of water droplet in the fuel battery from the exterior section can be prevented efficiently. Since the opening modeling portion is provided in the upper bulging portion of the upper wall of the case main portion, the gas collected on the upper portion in the case main portion can be reliably discharged outside at the time of the input of the impact load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section view of the battery case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (12)    Case main portion (13)    Upper wall (14)    Lever portion (23)    Opening (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (D1) has negative mix layer (32) that is provided on both surfaces of negative electrode collector (31). The electrode collector has laminated structure which is laminated with negative electrode collector structures. The primary negative electrode collector structure has metal material whose tensile strength is higher than secondary negative electrode collector structure. The secondary negative electrode collector structure has metal material whose electrical conductivity is higher than primary negative electrode collector structure.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. winding type lithium ion secondary battery. Uses included but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of negative mix layer from the battery is prevented. The swelling and contraction of the negative mix layer can be prevented. The electrical resistance of the negative electrode can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding electrode group (1)    Battery container (2)    Negative electrode collector (31)    Negative mix layer (32)    Lithium ion secondary battery (D1)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (100A) has positive and negative electrode active material layers (223,243) that are maintained at positive and negative electrode collectors. The separator (262A,264A) is arranged between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. The separator is equipped with resin-made base materials. The filler containing alumina and the heat-resistant layer containing a binder are maintained at the base material. The heat-resistant layer contains sodium, sulfur, calcium and silicon in the ratio of 1000 ppm or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery is improved, the side reaction of electrolytic solution is suppressed and the efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100A)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)    Negative electrode active material layer (243)    Battery case (300)    Cover portion (340)
NOVELTY - A metal air secondary battery has negative electrode material which occludes/releases metal ion, positive electrode material containing oxygen as active material, electrolytic membrane installed between negative electrode material and positive electrode material. The positive electrode material contains catalyst containing oxygen reduction and oxygen generation property, metal particle or metal oxide particles having particle size of 1-30 nm and maximum pore diameter of 1 nm to 1 mu m, and carbon material having size of 2-30 nm.    USE - Metal air secondary battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal air secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The battery has exterior unit which accommodates the battery element in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are laminated through a separator, and electrolyte solution. The exterior unit is provided with an accommodating portion (12) by which the battery element containing the electrolyte solution is arranged. The electrolyte solution holding unit (13) is connected to the accommodating portion, for holding the electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution holding unit is protruded from the accommodating portion.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), office or home-use storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The grade of deterioration of the secondary battery in non-destruction and the mounting state can be judged. The inclination of the amount of fluorescence X-rays can be calculated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of evaluating grade of deterioration in secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Electrode (11)    Positive electrode terminal (11A)    Accommodating portion (12)    Electrolyte solution holding unit (13)    Heat sealing portion (15)
NOVELTY - The reactor (11) has a magnetic housing that is provided with outer and inner leg portions (13,14). The outer leg portion is provided to generate magnetic flux that is leaked to external air. The design values such as cross-sectional area of the core (12), gap (22) provided in the core and winding number of the coil (15) are determined based on equivalent circuit. The iron powder is compressed into the core. The coil is formed of aluminum and copper.    USE - Two-phase magnetic-coupling-type reactor for step up converter used in fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the reactor is improved by suppressing the losses produced by magneto-resistance and the manufacturing cost of the reactor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (11)    Core (12)    Outer leg portion (13)    Inner leg portion (14)    Coil (15)    Gap in core (22)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has a photovoltaic cell (13) which receives sunlight and output electric power. A reflecting plate (16) reflects sunlight and induces the reflected sunlight to the photovoltaic cell. A reflecting-plate supporting section (18) supports the reflecting plate, so that the incident angle of the sunlight to the photovoltaic cell is changed.    USE - Solar cell module mounted in residential roof and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight reduction of the solar cell module can be achieved. The output of the solar cell module can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view and perspective view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Photovoltaic cell (13)    Reflecting plate (16)    Reflecting-plate supporting section (18)    Control apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - The audio equipment has horns (2) to generate sound wave based on change in generated magnetic force. A piezoelectric speaker (3) is used to generate sound wave based on change in accumulation electric charge, and inductive speaker drive unit (7) is used to drive horns. A class-D amplifier (8) is used to drive piezoelectric speaker, and switching unit (9) is located between horns. The piezoelectric speaker is driven using secondary voltage produced by class-D amplifier.    USE - Audio equipment for vehicle presence alarm device (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumed by the audio equipment is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the audio equipment is reduced. The efficiency and performance of the audio equipment are improved. The presence of the vehicle is effectively detected by using the vehicle presence alarm device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the audio equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Horns (2)    Piezoelectric speaker (3)    Inductive speaker drive unit (7)    Class-D amplifier (8)    Switching unit (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an assembled battery (11) that is equipped with battery blocks. A filter capacitor (18) connects to connection circuit which connects converter and assembled battery, and suppresses voltage variation accompanying switch operation of converter. Controller (30) computes voltage value of battery based on information regarding voltage value of battery block. Controller detects operation of over-current blocking mechanism based on voltage value of capacitor detected from capacitor voltage sensor (19) and computed voltage value of battery.    USE - Failure determination apparatus for battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the over-current blocking mechanism can be detected precisely by simple control way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the failure determination apparatus of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Failure determination apparatus of battery (1)    Assembled battery (11)    Filter capacitor (18)    Capacitor voltage sensor (19)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The shaft structure (2) has a primary hollow cylindrical shaft element (4a) whose inner diameter is matched with an outer diameter of a secondary cylindrical shaft element (4b) so that the secondary cylindrical shaft element is introduced into the primary hollow cylindrical shaft element in an overlapping area (16). An outer surface of the secondary cylindrical shaft element is positioned on an inner surface of the primary hollow cylindrical shaft element in the overlapping area.    USE - Shaft structure for electric machine e.g. motor for turbo compressor used in fuel cell and combustion engine of vehicle such as automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inertia moment of the shaft structure can be reduced. The rotor of the motor can be cooled efficiently through radial fan element. The shaft structure can be manufactured efficiently at low cost. The component damage in the shaft structure can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing shaft structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the shaft structure.    Shaft structure (2)    Cylindrical shaft elements (4a,4b)    Symmetric axis (6b)    Center cavity (14)    Overlapping area (16)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has drive motor (14) that is used as drive source, and connected with drive shaft (12) via constant velocity joint such as inboard joint (16). An outer element (28) comprising rotor function portion (31) is coated with laminated portion of magnetic steel sheet (30), while the inboard joint is connected with outer element in which joint portion is accommodated. Several notches are formed in side plate of magnetic steel sheet, and guide groove (34) sliding rotatably is formed in inner peripheral portion of magnetic steel sheet.    USE - Drive device used for vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimension of radial direction of motor can be made small so that the size and weight of motor can be reduced, and manufacturing cost of motor can be suppressed. The smooth sliding operation of spider can be performed, while integrally and reliably maintaining the magnetic steel sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the drive device.    Drive device (10)    Drive shaft (12)    Drive motor (14)    Inboard joint (16)    Outer element (28)    Magnetic steel sheet (30)    Rotor function portion (31)    Guide groove (34)
NOVELTY - The drying device (10) has a protective cover (14) which is provided in order to enclose protective chamber (32). The protective chamber is connected with housing (40) of battery system. The interior space (34) of housing is accommodated with desiccant (20). A desiccant cartridge (18) is arranged on the protection chamber.    USE - Drying device used for reducing moisture in housing of battery system such as lithium-ion battery system mounted in motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery system can be improved effectively. The service life of the battery system can be prolonged. The drying device has simple structure, light weight and can be manufactured with reduced cost. The moisture contained in the interior space of the housing of the battery system can be avoided effectively. The interchangeability of the desiccant can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front and side views of the drying device for the battery system of motor vehicle.    Drying device (10)    Protective cover (14)    Desiccant cartridge (18)    Desiccant (20)    Protective chamber (32)    Interior space of housing (34)    Housing (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) is provided with a control apparatus, which determines abnormality of a switching part in a state, where a power cable is not connected to an inlet based on voltage of the inlet in the state. The switching part has non-conduction state when starting command of the vehicle is received. An electrical storage apparatus (110) is mounted with electric power, which is transmitted via the power cable from external direct current power supply.    USE - Vehicle for use with electrical storage apparatuses, such as secondary battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with a control apparatus, which determines abnormality of a switching part in a state, where power cable is not connected to an inlet based on voltage of the inlet in the state, and hence welding diagnosis of a charge relay is performed before vehicle starting, and thus ensures safety of the vehicle with power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the whole charge system containing a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Charge system (10)    Vehicle (100)    Load apparatus (105)    Electrical storage apparatus (110)    Motor generator (130)    Power transmitting gear (140)    Driving wheel (150)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrode ensemble (20) accommodated in a housing (10). Lateral cavities (32, 42) in the housing are filled by a filling body (60) and limited by a housing wall and the electrode ensemble, where the filling body is partially filled with inert gas. Density of the filling body is equal to half of density of a material e.g. aluminum or stainless steel, used for the housing wall. The filling body is made of plastic and polypropylene and designed as a hollow and foamed filling body. The filling body is arranged between a lid (11) of the housing and the electrode ensemble.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, for use in a battery or battery cell module in a motor car i.e. electromotive propelled motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The lateral cavities in the housing are filled by the filling body that is partially filled with the inert gas, so that need for additional metal material can be reduced, thus reducing weight of the cell. The design of cell allows an integration of the filling body without costly and time-consuming tests. The cell is reliable to use, and has prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery cell.    Housing (10)    Lid (11)    Electrode ensemble (20)    Lateral cavities of housing (32, 42)    Filling body (60)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has a flat strip (13) which is formed of an electrically conductive material. The flat strip is provided with a central region (11b) which is arranged between two connecting end pieces (11a,11c). Several mutually movable material elements are arranged at connecting end pieces of the flat strip. The through holes (12a,12b) are arranged in the inner wall of the flat strip. The flat strip is formed with film conductor line and several laminated films (14).    USE - Connector for connecting electrical components of electrical terminals such as pole terminals of energy storage cells of energy storage device (claimed) such as solid-state lithium-ion battery used in electric vehicles and electrically operated machines.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the energy storage cells of battery by heat can be prevented. The power dissipation of battery can be reduced. Flexible electrical connection between pole terminals can be ensured efficiently and stably. Hence, low transition resistance between the electrical terminal and connector can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) energy storage device; and    (2) method for electrically connecting electrical components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of connector, and schematic view of energy storage device.    Connector (10)    Connecting end pieces (11a,11c)    Central region (11b)    Through holes (12a,12b)    Flat strip (13)    Laminated film (14)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching matrix (13) whose switching rails (14) are connected to nodes between two of battery cell modules (11a-11n), which are connected in series between high voltage terminals (12a, 12b) and between low voltage terminals (13a, 13b). Switching devices (15a, 15b) e.g. MOSFETs, connect the rails to the low voltage terminals, where total high voltage (HV) of the modules exists between the high voltage terminals and total intermediate voltage (LV) of the modules exists between the low voltage terminals, based on switching states of the switching devices.    USE - Battery system e.g. traction battery system and lithium ion battery system, for an electrically driven vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching matrix enables optimum utilization of individual cells to increase the efficiency of the battery and reduces aging process of the cells by regular charging of the cells, thus realizing high performance of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating intermediate voltage in a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a battery system.    High voltage (HV)    Intermediate voltage (LV)    Battery system (10)    Battery cell modules (11a-11n)    High voltage terminals (12a, 12b)    Switching matrix (13)    Low voltage terminals (13a, 13b)    Switching rails (14)    Switching devices (15a, 15b)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has battery cells (12) e.g. prismatic battery cells, forming a cell stack. An inherently rigid separator (14) made of a water-proof material is arranged between two cells to electrically insulate the cells from each other. The rigid separator is coupled to another separator (50) such that the separators enclose a side of the respective cell in a watertight manner. The separators are formed by a closed base plate (20) and a closed side wall. The cell stack and a cooling profile part for cooling the cells are arranged in a receiving space surrounded by the side wall.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for storing and supplying energy for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separators enclose the side of the respective battery cell in a watertight manner without a need for a supplementary wall for a housing of the battery, thus protecting the battery against water or moisture in a simple manner and assembling the battery in a simple and rapid manner. The cell stack and the cooling profile part for cooling the battery cells are arranged in the receiving space, so that the cooling profile part can be assembled on the cell stack in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a battery for a vehicle, with a separator arranged between battery cells.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Inherently rigid separators (14, 50)    Closed base plate (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining injector flow estimation for hydrogen which flows by an injector (16) to an anode subsystem. The valve flow estimation for hydrogen which flows by a valve (46) into a spacer is determined. An error value which is a difference between injector flow estimation and valve flow estimation is calculated. The request for hydrogen flow is completed by providing total amount of requested hydrogen, if computed error value is below threshold value. The request for hydrogen flow is adapted, if computed error value is above threshold value.    USE - Method for providing request for hydrogen flow from anode subsystem to cathode subsystem of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve flow estimation and the injector flow estimation can be determined accurately. The unexpected hydrogen flow to the cathode side of fuel cell stack during catalytic heating process can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Injector (16)    Compressor (32)    Valve (46)
NOVELTY - The battery state monitoring system (1) has battery state output devices (33,34) that output analog signal data corresponding to state of battery cells (21). A battery state notifying unit (40) provided in a battery pack (10), has an information generator that generates battery state information indicating electrode voltage and temperature of battery cells, and an information transmitter that transmits battery state information to a battery state monitoring unit (60).    USE - System for monitoring battery state of battery cells in battery pack (claimed) in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since information transmitter is configured to transmit the battery state data to the battery state monitoring unit by serial communication, the number of electric wires required for transmitting battery state data is reduced. Hence design and workability for routing the wire harness is improved. The safety and reliability are improved while reducing the noise of the battery state monitoring unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery power supply system of battery state monitoring system.    Battery state monitoring system (1)    Battery pack (10)    Battery cells (21)    Battery state output devices (33,34)    Battery state notifying unit (40)    Battery state monitoring unit (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has separators (14,16) which surround the membrane electrode assembly (18). The fuel gas flow passages (26,32) and fuel gas supply passages (20a,22a) are provided for supply of respective fuel gas along electrode areas of membrane electrode assembly and in stacking direction of fuel cell. The membrane electrode assembly has inlet buffers having buffers areas provided adjacent to fuel gas supply passage and fuel gas flow passage. The opening dimension of one buffer area in stacking direction is larger than that of another buffer area in stacking direction.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform supply of fuel gas through buffer by fuel gas flow passage and fuel gas supply passage is achieved so that desired power generation of fuel cell is performed in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cell unit of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separators (14,16)    Membrane electrode assembly (18)    Fuel gas supply passage (20a,22a)    Fuel gas flow passages (26,32)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has a hydrogen tank and an air pump that supply oxygen and hydrogen to a fuel cell, and a direct current (DC)/DC converter (22) arranged in series with a battery (20). An electronic control unit (ECU) (24) detects the electric power required by a traction motor (14). The ECU maintains the converter in a direct connection state and controls the tank and the pump to regulate concentration of the oxygen or the hydrogen based on target electric power when an output voltage of the cell exceeds a voltage range of the cell, and an oxidation-reduction process is continued.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ECU maintains the converter in the direct connection state and controls the hydrogen tank and the air pump to regulate the concentration of the oxygen or the hydrogen based on the target electric power when the output voltage of the fuel cell exceeds the voltage range of the cell, and the oxidation-reduction is proceeded, thus preventing degradation of the fuel cell while reducing power loss caused during voltage step-up/step-down operation of the DC/DC converter, and hence improving efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is designed as a lithium-ion secondary battery or a nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle with a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (12)    Traction motor (14)    Battery (20)    DC/DC converter (22)    ECU (24)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has oxidizing agent gas flow rate detection unit that detects (S5) flow volume of oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell. Thermal-medium supply unit opens (S3) controlling valve, when temperature of thermal medium is more than preset value. Heat-release increasing unit increases heat released from fuel cell, when temperature of thermal medium is less than preset value. Oxidizing agent gas flow rate increasing unit increases (S7) flow volume of oxidizing agent gas, when oxidizing agent gas flow rate is below preset value.    USE - Air conditioner of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat of the fuel cell can be efficiently heated, so as to suppress the flooding of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling air conditioner of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for detecting circulating water temperature at exit side of fuel cell (S1)    Step for determining whether circulating water temperature is less than predetermined heating requirement circulating-water temperature (S2)    Step for opening controlling valve by thermal-medium supply unit (S3)    Step for detecting flow volume of oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell (S5)    Step for increasing flow volume of oxidizing agent gas (S7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body mounted with a turbine, where the turbine is formed with a vertical rotational axis. The turbine is connected with an alternator. Rechargeable batteries are installed in the vehicle. Electricity is generated by using the batteries. An electric motor is driven by electricity from the batteries. Wind energy is captured via a fan that is installed on an outer side of the vehicle. Energy is obtained from solar cells.    USE - Wind energy powered vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a bus-bar (40) fixed with respect to a holder (30), and a resin part (50) fixed to a battery (20) and the holder. The resin part maintains a state in which the battery is pressed against the bus-bar by pressure of molten resin that is filled in a cavity at time of shaping of the resin part. A terminal (22) is provided in a side surface part (21) of the battery. A clearance gap filling part (51) fills a clearance gap (S) between the side surface of the battery and the holder.    USE - Connection structure for holding a battery i.e. cylindrical lithium ion battery, utilized in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a square-shaped battery and a nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The resin part is fixed to the battery and the holder and maintains the state in which the battery is pressed against the bus-bar, so that the battery and bus-bar are electrically and reliably connected by the resin part with reduced number of parts, and the structure can avoid need to elastically deform the bus-bar to absorb position shift of the terminal of battery without increasing a load of the terminal of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of a battery holding connection structure.    Clearance gap (S)    Battery holding connection structure (10)    Battery (20)    Side surface part (21)    Terminal (22)    Holder (30)    Bus-bar (40)    Resin part (50)    Clearance gap filling part (51)
NOVELTY - The device (112) has a communication interface receiving energy data from a utility (115), where the energy data includes quantity of energy and energy price. A processor is coupled to the communication interface and programmed to generate an offer to purchase energy based on the energy data. A user interface allows an operator of an energy source (102) to sell energy to the utility by responding to the offer to purchase energy. The processor is programmed to prompt the operator to input duration of time to receive energy when the operator accepts the offer for sale of energy.    USE - Computing device for use with a power system to enable sale and purchase of renewable energy generated by wind turbine, solar panel, generator and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The user interface can be coupled to the processor so as to allow the operator of the energy source to sell energy to the utility by responding to the offer to purchase energy, thus providing ability to negotiate/sell power at a competitive rate to consumers. The device allows the operator to select and purchase energy from the utility at lowest energy prices, thus providing greatest quantity of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power system comprising an energy source    (2) a method for enabling the sale and purchase of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system.    Power system (100)    Energy sources (102,104)    Computing device (112)    Utility (115)    Network (118)
NOVELTY - Forming mesoporous conductive niobium particle, comprises atomizing a precursor solution comprising niobium precursor, a solvent and a surfactant to form aerosolized liquid precursor droplets, evaporating the solvent within the liquid precursor droplets in such a manner that a surfactant-related mesostructure is locked within a solid droplet surface, thermally decomposing the droplets to form a powder and post-processing the powder to produce mesoporous conductive niobium particles.    USE - The particles are useful as fuel cell catalyst and electrocatalysts supports.    ADVANTAGE - The niobium and niobium-ruthenium particles have a stable, open mesoporous structure with a high surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Forming mesoporous conductive niobium particle, comprises atomizing a precursor solution comprising niobium precursor, a solvent and a surfactant to form aerosolized liquid precursor droplets, evaporating the solvent within the liquid precursor droplets in such a manner that a surfactant-related mesostructure is locked within a solid droplet surface, thermally decomposing the droplets to form a powder, and post-processing the powder to produce mesoporous conductive niobium particles, where the post-processing comprises removing an impermeable exterior layer of oxide material by acid washing before the surfactant is completely removed and calcination.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode which occludes-discharges lithium, negative electrode which occludes-discharges lithium, and electrolyte solution, wherein positive electrode has positive electrode collector by which positive electrode active material is coated with positive mix containing conductive support agent, and positive electrode active material has 1st positive electrode active material which is complex oxide containing lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), and cobalt (Co) and 2nd positive electrode active material.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid vehicles or plug-in hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - Improved output and high capacity are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode which occludes-discharges lithium, negative electrode which occludes-discharges lithium, and electrolyte solution, wherein positive electrode has positive electrode collector by which positive electrode active material is coated with positive mix containing conductive support agent, positive electrode active material has 1st positive electrode active material which is complex oxide containing lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), and cobalt (Co) and 2nd positive electrode active material, average particle diameter of 1st positive electrode active material with 1st Ni content and 2nd Ni content is larger than average particle diameter of 2nd positive electrode active material, and conductive support agent contains 1st conductive support agent and 2nd conductive support agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between electrode density and the change of direct current resistance. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Producing a metal boride comprises providing a first compound comprising a metal, providing a second compound comprising boron, providing a carbon source, and reacting the first compound, the second compound, and the carbon source at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time sufficient to form a metal boride.    USE - The method is useful for producing a metal boride e.g. calcium hexaboride (claimed), which is useful in bipolar plates of fuel cells, and in electronic, aerospace and other energy areas.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically producing the metal boride with high purity, narrow size distribution, spherical shape and free of agglomeration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a metal boride produced by the method.
NOVELTY - A spin dope is subjected to electrospinning process to obtain precursor nanofibers having diameter of less than 0.5 mu m. Nanofibers are overlaid to produce nano-fibrous mat (felt), and obtained nano-felt is primarily heated at low temperature, and then at high temperature for making electrospun continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with titanium carbide crystallites embedded in carbon matrix. The obtained electrospun nano-felts are chlorinated at elevated temperature to remove titanium for producing carbon-derived-carbon nano-fibrous felt with high specific surface areas.    USE - Manufacture of mechanically resilient titanium carbide nano-fibrous felt used in catalysis application (claimed), e.g. fuel cell, and super-capacitor application (claimed). Can also be used for cermets, cutting tool tips and wear resistant coatings.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides mechanically resilient titanium carbide nano-fibrous felt having high porosity, capacitance and electrochemical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mechanically resilient titanium carbide nano-fibrous felt comprising continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with titanium carbide crystallites embedded in carbon matrix.
NOVELTY - The removal method (10) involves exposing (12) the palladium nanoparticle to hydrogen and removing (14) the surfactant from the palladium nanoparticle. The palladium nanoparticle comprises a chemical substance selected from the group consisting of palladium, palladium alloys and combinations thereof. Exposing the palladium nanoparticle to hydrogen comprises: applying an electric potential to the palladium nanoparticle and maintaining the electric potential for a time sufficient for hydrogen to penetrate into the palladium nanoparticle.    USE - Surfactant removal method from a palladium nanoparticle used as catalysts, particularly in fuel cells used to produce electrical energy. Can be used in a hydrogen fuel cell to oxidize hydrogen gas into protons and electrons at the anode of the fuel cell by triggering the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode of the fuel cell, leading to formation of water.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple and efficient method for removing surfactants from palladium nanoparticles by using hydrogen to weaken the adsorption of surfactant on a palladium nanoparticle in the electrochemical and chemical processes, and without using high temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a method for removing surfactant from a palladium nanoparticle.    Surfactant removal method (10)    Bond exposure process (12)    Surfactant removal process (14)
NOVELTY - An aqueous based electrically conductive ink comprises: a nano-scale conducting material; a binding agent; and an enzyme. The ink is solvent free.    USE - As electrically conductive ink (claimed), used as part of an electrode. The electrode is used for the construction of a fuel cell, a battery electrode or a sensor electrode. The fuel cell is used for powering remote monitors, surveillance devices, sensors, in implantable medical devices or in the field as part of a battery recharging device to recharge batteries in crucial operations.    ADVANTAGE - The ink maintains at least 75% of its electrical conductivity and biocatalytic activity at temperatures up to 55 degrees C as compared to 22 degrees C. The ink exhibits superior retention of electrical conductivity at elevated temperatures. The fuel cell comprising an electrode upon which the electrically conductive ink has been deposited is environmentally friendly as compared to traditional batteries and fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The system has a dehumidifier assembly comprising a desiccant contained within a desiccant container (117), and a first air passageway coupling the container to a battery pack enclosure (100). A heater assembly heats and reactivates the desiccant upon receipt of a first control signal, where moisture is released from the desiccant during heating and reactivation of the desiccant. A second air passageway couples the container to a volume of air outside of the battery pack enclosure, where the released moisture passes through the second passageway.    USE - Battery pack dehumidifier system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater assembly heats and reactivates the desiccant upon receipt of the first control signal, where moisture is released from the desiccant during heating and reactivation of the desiccant, so that the desiccant can regain its capacity for water vapor absorption/adsorption, thus eliminating the need for desiccant replacement, and avoiding the potential difficulty of removing the large battery pack from the vehicle and replacing the pack's desiccant, and hence increasing owner inconvenience. The system prevents recontamination of the battery pack with water vapor, by closing the airflow pathways between the desiccant and the battery pack during desiccant heating, thus insuring that the air that becomes saturated with the water vapor being driven from the desiccant is expelled outside of the battery pack, and hence extending the life of the batteries within the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack enclosure.    Battery pack enclosure (100)    Batteries (101)    Lower housing structure (103)    Upper housing structure (105)    Electrical connections (113)    Desiccant container (117)
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting a primary load (90) i.e. electric motor, from a fuel cell (12), and terminating flow of oxidant into a cathode flow path (38) from an oxidant source (58) i.e. atmosphere. A hydrogen inlet valve (52) is closed to terminate flow of hydrogen fuel into an anode flow path (24) from a hydrogen fuel source (54). The flow of hydrogen is directed from a low-pressure hydrogen generator into the anode flow path downstream from the closed valve and upstream from a closed anode exhaust valve (32) at a flow rate necessary to maintain the cell in a passive state.    USE - Method for shutting down a fuel cell power plant that is utilized in a transportation vehicle i.e. automobile, and as a portable power plant, or a stationary power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of hydrogen is directed from the low-pressure hydrogen generator into the anode flow path downstream from the closed valve and upstream from the closed anode exhaust valve at the flow rate necessary to maintain the cell in the passive state, thus eliminating significant performance degradation of the plant, and hence minimizing oxidation and corrosion within plant fuel cells at shut down of the plant, during shut down, or upon restarting the fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a hydrogen passivation shut down system for a duel cell power plant.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode flow path (24)    Closed anode exhaust valve (32)    Cathode flow path (38)    Hydrogen inlet valve (52)    Hydrogen fuel source (54)    Oxidant source (58)    Primary load (90)
NOVELTY - Lithium-ion electrochemical cell comprises: a positive electrode comprising a lithium metal oxide or a lithium metal phosphate; a negative electrode capable of intercalating lithium or alloying with lithium; and a liquid or gel electrolyte comprising an additive, where the additive includes a multifunctional sulfonate anion (I).    USE - The lithium-ion electrochemical cell is useful for hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or pure electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The additive provides the lithium-ion electrochemical cell with improved stability even at greater than 55 degrees C, electrolyte stability at high voltages (e.g. greater than 4.2 V), hydrolytic stability, cycle life and capacity fade resistance at elevated temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium-ion electrochemical cell comprises: a positive electrode comprising a lithium metal oxide or a lithium metal phosphate; a negative electrode capable of intercalating lithium or alloying with lithium; and a liquid or gel electrolyte comprising an additive, where the additive includes a multifunctional sulfonate anion of formula (X-SO2-Rff-SO2-Y1) (I).    X, Y1 = O- or R1fSO2N-;    R1f = 1-6C fluoroalkyl (optionally containing heteroatoms comprising N or O); and    Rff = cyclic 1-10C-fluoroalkylene (optionally containing O atoms), where both R1f and Rff have a maximum of 20% non-fluorine substituents.
NOVELTY - The power converter device (1) includes a grounding circuit which grounds at least one output terminal among the output terminals of an inverter (10) via current limiters (11,12). The inverter converts DC power into AC power. The grounded output terminal is disconnected from an electric power grid.    USE - Power converter device for transforming electric power from electric power generating apparatus e.g. solar cell, fuel cell, and feeding the transformed power to a load.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting earth leakage and ground fault in a state in which the power converter device is disconnected from electric power grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic circuit block diagram of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power converter device (1)    Load (3)    Earth leakage breaker (4)    Inverter (10)    Current limiters (11,12)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an outer housing (102) comprising a positive terminal (110) and a negative terminal (112) located exterior to the outer housing. A battery unit is located in the outer housing and includes a positive output and a negative output that together output a direct current (DC), where the outputs are coupled to the respective terminals. A power inverter (106) is located in the outer housing and includes a DC input coupled to the positive and negative outputs of the battery, and an alternate current (AC) output. An AC socket (118) coupled to the AC output.    USE - Integrated battery e.g. 6 Volt/12 Volt DC battery such as lead-acid battery, gel cell battery and absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery for use in vehicle e.g. automobiles and watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has general exterior dimensions and mounting features as an existing battery so as to serve as a drop-in replacement. The battery includes integrated DC-to-AC power inverter, so that the battery and the power inverter can be contained in a single housing, thus providing a single unit that can provide AC power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a shell comprising a positive terminal and a negative terminal    (2) a method for making a vehicle battery with an integrated power inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side schematic view of the integrated vehicle battery with integrated power inverter.    Integrated vehicle battery (100)    Outer housing (102)    Power inverter (106)    Positive terminal (110)    Negative terminal (112)    AC socket (118)
NOVELTY - The station has a joining unit joining an energy storage device (22) i.e. battery, to a discharging unit for discharging solar energy. The joining unit joins the discharging unit to a preventing unit for preventing current discharge. The joining unit joins the discharging unit to a computer-implemented unit for providing transactions such that the solar energy is captured and stored in the energy storage device upon initiation of the computer-implemented unit providing transaction monetary funds are exchanged for the solar energy via the discharging unit when the energy is discharged.    USE - Solar-powered charging station for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The station provides an environmentally friendly, convenient, safe and easy accessible system to provide basic infrastructure required by an electric and hybrid vehicle market. The charging system with an energy storage device provides power during night. The station provides a remote and convenient structure for installation and connection of the electric vehicle. The charging system allows purchasing energy- controlling and monitoring software for solar array and the energy storage device. The station provides safety measures to protect the station and users of the station in case of collision or extreme inclement weather or general system malfunction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of interior components of a solar powered charging station.    Solar array (2)    Touch panel computer (12)    Energy storage device (22)    Wireless connection (32)    Emergency battery discharge (34)
NOVELTY - The system has regenerative suspension systems, each manufactured as an accessory for the vehicle and comprises a hydraulic fluid piston configured for the pressurization of magnetorheological (MR) fluid upon the compression of the piston. A hydraulic fluid storage unit receives pressurized MR fluid from each suspension system. The pressurized MR fluid rotates a hydraulic motor (50) which in turn rotates the shaft of a generator (60) which is configured to charge a battery (80).    USE - Battery charging system for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, sports utility vehicle (SUV), semi-tractor, locomotive, military vehicle. Can also be used for non-wheeled vehicle e.g. tracked vehicle, e.g. tank, armored personnel carrier, crawler tractor, bulldozer, snowmobile, backhoe, excavator, watercraft, hovercraft.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the vehicle's battery may be recharged by energy captured from road variation and suspension movement, by exploiting movement of a shock absorber or other suitable displacement or physical force to pressurize one or more accumulators and generate electricity or other forms of usable power. The regenerative suspension system can be utilized as an electric source to provide electrolysis to aid in increasing fuel mileage, without causing a load on the vehicle's electrical system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the battery charging system of a vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Pumps (20)    Accumulator (30)    Valve (40)    Hydraulic motor (50)    Generator (60)    Battery (80)
NOVELTY - The method involves interconnecting terminals (ENE, EPE) of cells of electrical conductive rods (T1, T2). Force is applied on the conductive rods so as to tighten the rods against each other. The conductive rods are spaced apart from each other by an electrically insulating block (FI). Signal state of operation of each cell is monitored. The block is retracted to allow the rods to tighten against each other based on the condition of the signal state to establish short circuit between the terminals of the cells.    USE - Method for protecting a battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The block is retracted to allow the rods to tighten against each other based on the condition of the signal state to establish the short circuit between the terminals of the cells, thus allowing detection of failures of battery cells, and preventing flow of current in a defective cell of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery protection device    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module with a protection device in one state.    Battery module (BM)    Terminals (ENE, EPE)    Electrically insulating block (FI)    Electrically conductive rods (T1, T2)
NOVELTY - Power conversion unit (1) comprises at least one base plate (2), at least one cover plate (3), a plate stack (4), which is arranged between the base plate and the cover plate, and at least one pressure cushion (5).    USE - The power conversion unit is useful for electrochemical energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion unit can be produced easily and inexpensively with less material costs, and has good electrical contact with the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for using the power conversion unit, comprising compensating the deformation of at least one base plate, at least one cover plate and/or plate stack using at least one pressure cushion under operating conditions, and/or compensating the expansions and/or compressions of clamping elements by using at least one pressure cushion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures 1 and 2 show a schematic representation of sectional view of the power conversion unit with two pressure cushions, and a partial enlarged view of an arrangement of the pressure cushion in the power conversion unit, respectively.    Power conversion unit (1)    Base plate (2)    Cover plate (3)    Plate stack (4)    Pressure cushion (5)
NOVELTY - A battery separator, comprises a substrate which is a polyvinylidene fluoride non-woven fabric; and a coating layer formed on each surface of the substrate, where the material of the coating layer comprises an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and a linear low density polyethylene.    USE - As battery separator (claimed), for lithium-ion secondary battery which is used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - By coating a mixture of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and a linear low density polyethylene onto both surfaces of a polyvinylidene fluoride non-woven fabric, the pore size distribution on the surface of the obtained separator can be more uniform, and the obtained separator has higher air permeability, significantly reduced pore closing temperature, significantly enhanced puncture strength and significantly enhanced separator rupture temperature, thus enhancing the safety of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing a battery separator, involving mixing an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a linear low density polyethylene with a second solvent to obtain a second mixture, and heating and stirring the second mixture to obtain a mixed solution; coating the mixed solution onto both surfaces of a polyvinylidene fluoride non-woven fabric to obtain a coated film; stretching the coated film to obtain a stretched film; and heat setting the stretched film to obtain the battery separator, where the second solvent is a good solvent for a polyolefin.
NOVELTY - The shield has semi-finished parts (10, 20) made from films (14, 24) of electrically insulating material. The films are connected with each other such that the films surrounding electrical and/or electronic components e.g. shielded conductors (30, 40). The films on a side turned towards the electrical and/or electronic components comprise electrically conductive material layers (12, 22). The films and/or the semi-finished parts are geometrically formed such that a cavity retains the electrical and/or electronic components and surrounds the components in a form-fit manner.    USE - Shield for shielding electrical and/or electronic components e.g. conductors and cables, of a three-dimensional electrical box in a vehicle e.g. fuel cell motor car, electrical motor car and hybrid motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The films on the side turned toward the electrical and/or electronic components comprise the layer made of electrically conductive materials, thus manufacturing the shield for the electronic and/or electric components in a simple and automatic manner, ensuring secured shielding of the electrical and/or electronic components to protect the components from electromagnetic radiations under difficult and changing operation conditions in automotive applications, and minimizing space required for the shield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a shield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded view of a shield.    Semi-finished parts (10, 20)    Electrically conductive material layers (12, 22)    Films (14, 24)    Shielded conductors (30, 40)    Shield layer (32)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) has energy supply branches which are connected in parallel to phase conductors (2a-2c), with several energy storage modules (1a,1b) which are connected in series. The energy storage cells (5a,7a) of the energy storage cell modules (5,7) are selectively connected with the respective energy supply branches, by using a coupling device (3). The heating elements (8) are arranged corresponding to energy storage cells, and are actuated by a heating device (9) for heating the energy storage cells in energy storage modules.    USE - Energy storage device for generating n-phase supply voltage for three-phase electric machine used in wind turbine, solar panel and electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy and time required for heating of energy storage cells of the energy storage modules can be reduced for preconditioning the energy storage cells, where only one section of the available energy storage cell is preheated. The preheated energy storage cells can be used for the initial energy delivery by the energy storage device. The energy storage cells are set with low temperature and extremely low internal resistance to reduce the heating time of energy storage cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for generating n-phase supply voltage for electric machine; and    (2) method for heating energy storage cells of energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagrams of the three-phase electric machine and energy storage device.    Energy storage device (1)    Energy storage modules (1a,1b)    Phase conductors (2a-2c)    Coupling device (3)    Storage cell modules (5,7)    Energy storage cells (5a,7a)    Heating element (8)    Heating device (9)
NOVELTY - A detection unit (103) detects electrical potential difference between connection portion (101C). An electric current value detection unit detects electric current value flowed through current measurement unit. The detection unit (103) is electrically connected to connection portion through wiring (105) when detection unit is electrically connected to connection portion (101b) through wiring (104). The resistors (13,14) and superposing portion are connected in direction orthogonal to flow direction of electric current flowing through resistor.    USE - Apparatus for measuring impedance of fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the measurement precision of electric current flowed through local portion of fuel cell under influence of induction electrification pressure during superimposing the alternating current (AC) signal of high frequency of fuel cell can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of structure of the current measurement unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Connection portions (101b,101c)    Electrical potential difference detection unit (103)    Wirings (104,105)    Printed circuit boards (110-140)    Resistors (131,141)
NOVELTY - A generator (200) connected to motor (100) generates direct current (DC) voltage. A voltage converter (400) converts DC voltage from generator and outputs DC voltage control value. A lead-acid battery (700) is arranged between generator and voltage converter. An idling stop determination unit (300) determines whether the motor is in idling stop state. The current and voltage are supplied to electrical load from voltage converter if the motor is determined to be in idling stop state, and the DC voltage control value corresponding to target value is output to battery.    USE - Power supply device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The start stability of motor is improved. The voltage drop at lead-acid battery is reduced so that malfunction in electrical load such as windshield wiper and air conditioning apparatus is suppressed. The power consumption of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (100)    Generator (200)    Idling stop determination unit (300)    Voltage converter (400)    Lead-acid battery (700)
NOVELTY - The operating method involves supplying reformed gas to the fuel electrode (S10), without supplying oxidizing agent gas to the oxidizing agent electrode before start of electric power generation. Supply of oxidizing agent gas to the oxidizing agent electrode and electric power generation are started (S12) when water content of the electrolytic membrane increases from supply of reformed gas (S11).    USE - Operating method of fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for e.g. electric power generation, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electrolytic membrane of a fuel cell to be efficiently humidified during starting even if a separate humidifier is not provided. Prevents mechanical and chemical deterioration by suppressing deterioration of electrolytic membrane or catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the operating method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reformed gas supplying step (S10)    Increase in water content of electrolytic membrane determination step (S11)    Electric power generation start (S12)
NOVELTY - The fluid discharge device (3) is connected with an energy storage device, and comprises an inlet opening, through which the fluid from the energy storage device passes into the fluid discharge device. A fluid absorbing unit (7) is provided, which dispenses the fluid to the environment. The fluid absorbing unit is made of nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, mesh, paper, liquid-permeable membrane or particle bed. A porous protective layer is provided, which is arranged between the fluid absorbing unit and the environment.    USE - Fluid discharge device, particularly for removing the fluid from an energy storage device (all claimed), such as a battery, a fuel cell or a capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid absorbing unit is made of nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, mesh, paper, liquid-permeable membrane or particle bed, where a porous protective layer is provided, which is arranged between the fluid absorbing unit and the environment, and thus prevents mechanical damage and contamination of the energy storage device by the fluid from the environment and avoids damage of the cooling circuit, and also ensures energy saving by avoiding leakage of the fluid from the cells in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fluid discharge device.    Fluid discharge device (3)    Outer wall (5)    Outlet opening (6)    Fluid absorbing unit (7)    Base (8)
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) has battery cells (10) arranged consecutively in first direction, and barrier (150) with intermediate part between the battery cells. The barrier has flange part with flange portions made of flexible material and/or elastomeric material. The flange portions extend over the surface portions of the battery cells. Each flange portion has flange body that can be made from one or more of stainless steel, aluminum and plastic material.    USE - Battery module for driving high power required equipment e.g. motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides barriers between the battery cells to give strength and stability to the battery module having improved heat exchange efficiency. Prevents changes in position of the battery cells by stably fixing the battery cell. Prolongs service life of the battery module having improved physical stability by controlling the temperature of battery cells efficiently. Reduces unnecessary waste of heat exchange medium used for cooling and heating the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Cap assembly (14)    Battery module (100)    Housings (110,120,130,140)    Barrier (150)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical battery (1) has several single cells (2) that are arranged in a cell case (3). The electrode stacks are arranged in the cell case. A spacer (9) is arranged between single cells for setting the defined distance between pole contacts (5,6) of single cells. The single cells are conductively coupled with a heat conducting plate (7) to which spacers are connected.    USE - Electrochemical battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of electrochemical battery can be simplified with improved heat dissipating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of electrochemical battery.    Electrochemical battery (1)    Single cell (2)    Cell case (3)    Pole contacts (5,6)    Heat conducting plate (7)    Spacer (9)
NOVELTY - The feed-through component (1,100) has pin-shaped conductors (3,103) formed with glass-ceramic material, and head portions (5,105). The cross-sectional area of the head portions is greater than the cross-sectional area of pin-shaped conductors. The electrode connecting portions (10,110) formed of copper or aluminum are mechanically connected with head portions through welding, soldering, crimping, staking, crimping, shrinking, squeezing or crushing process. The electrode connecting portions are formed of copper, aluminum, nickel, gold, palladium, zinc or silver.    USE - Feed-through component for feeding conductors for battery such as lithium ion battery used for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, and power tools used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery or nickel metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the feed-through component can be simplified with high temperature resistant property. The service life of the feed-through component can be prolonged. The stabilization of the electrode connecting portions can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing feed-through component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of feed-through component.    Feed-through component (1,100)    Pin-shaped conductors (3,103)    Head portions (5,105)    Electrode connecting portions (10,110)    Electrode (20)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator contains a compound (A) having an amino group-containing structural unit (I).    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, motor vehicle, motorbike and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent internal short circuit and reliability with respect to dendride, and suppresses the fall of battery characteristics during high temperature storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator contains a compound (A) having an amino group-containing structural unit of formula: -NH(CH2CH2NH)nR (I).    n=positive integer;and    R=H or 1-10C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (1), which has positive electrode (5), negative electrode (6), separator, and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Laminate-film exterior component (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has several unit battery cells (2) which are stacked and clamped together to form a cell stack (1). The contact pins (8) of unit battery cells are electrically connected with cell connector (6). A spring element is arranged between the contact tabs of unit battery cells and cell connector, so as to counteract the force applied by the clamping force.    USE - Battery mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the battery can be prolonged effectively. The occurrence of damage to the battery can be minimized, thus the safety and reliability of the battery can be improved effectively. The battery has simple structure, compact design, occupies less space for installation and can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and cross sectional views of the battery.    Cell stack (1)    Unit battery cells (2)    High voltage contact element (5)    Cell connector (6)    Contact pins (8)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a wiring board (130) in which the wiring portion (132) is patterned and the mount substrate (120) with several through hole (122) is positioned on the wiring board. The battery block (110) has a several cell and a pair of electrode terminal (112a,112b). The pair of electrode terminal of the battery block passes through the through hole in the mount substrate and that contact the wiring portion of the wiring board.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of the battery blocks and the wiring portion in the battery pack can be changed easily since the pair of electrode terminal of battery block that passes through the through hole in mount substrate and that contacts wiring portion of wiring board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery block (110)    Electrode terminal (112a,112b)    Mount substrate (120)    Through hole (122)    Wiring board (130)    Wiring portion (132)
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises active material comprising positive electrodes (I) and negative electrodes (II), where x and y is 0-2. The mother skeleton of active material for positive electrodes has column-like structure of cobalt (III) trioxide type. The active material exhibits X-ray diffraction analysis pattern with peaks given in the specification.    USE - The secondary battery is useful in electric power storage apparatus, transporting apparatus, and electronic devices, e.g. smart phone and notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high capacitance with respect to detachment and insertion of calcium ion accompanying electrochemical reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Secondary battery comprises active material comprising positive electrodes of formula: Ca3-xCo2O6 (I) and negative electrodes of formula: CayV2O5 (II), where x and y is 0-2. The Co2O6 is mother skeleton of active material for positive electrodes having column-like structure of cobalt (III) trioxide type. The active material exhibits X-ray diffraction analysis pattern with peaks given in the specification.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has several secondary batteries that are laminated in the horizontal direction. A receiving tool clamps and lifts the battery pack in the horizontal direction center portion of the plane on the opposite side to the secondary battery of the end plate. The receiving tool secures the battery by inserting the clamp nail into the rib structure.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply of vehicles e.g. motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the shape of the subrib is differed according to the kind of battery pack, the replacement of the receiving tool is prevented and the production of the battery pack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a receiving tool of battery back.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    End plate (3)    Main rib (33A)    Inclination rib (33c)    Receiving tool (50)    Contact surfaces (61-65)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (C1) has a disk-shaped separator (2) that forms a gas flow path between fuel electrode layers of single cell (1). A gas guide member forms a folding form gas flow path sections in the gas flow path so that the cross sectional area of downstream gas flow path (B) is made smaller than the cross sectional area of upstream gas flow path (A).    USE - Fuel cell used in fuel cell stack (claimed) used as electric power source for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equalization of heat generation distribution or current density distribution in single cell is obtained since gas at the downstream area is discharged quickly by making the cross-sectional area of downstream gas flow path smaller than the cross-sectional area of upstream gas flow path. Simplifies structure since gas introduction path and gas exhaust passage are arranged at the central portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the gas flow path of a fuel cell.    Single cell (1)    Separator (2)    Upstream gas flow path (A)    Downstream gas flow path (B)    Fuel cell (C1)
NOVELTY - A powder material is pressurized and molded, to form a compacted component. The obtained compacted component is subjected to isotropic pressure-press process under pressure of less than 100 MPa, and sintered, to obtain compacted powder sintered compact.    USE - Preparation of compacted-powder sintered compact. Uses include but are not limited to use as solid electrolyte layer and active material layer of electrode of battery used for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compacted-powder sintered compact is prepared with high yield, and reduced deformation, by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compacted component, which is obtained using the powder material, and has density of more than 1.46 g/cm3 and less than 1.67 g/cm3, before sintering.
NOVELTY - The waste heat regeneration system (100) has a motor generator (119) that produces electric power with the mechanical energy generated by expander (114). A battery (121) supplies electric power to the electric load (130) of vehicle and charges electric power generated by motor generator. A control unit (140) decreases the generated electric power of motor generator by decreasing the rotation speed of ventilation fan (117) and reducing the cooling capacity of condenser (115) if charging rate of battery is more than the predetermined value.    USE - Waste heat regeneration system used in vehicle for producing electric power using Rankine cycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents overcharge of the battery without enlarging the condenser since control unit decreases the generated electric power of motor generator by decreasing the rotation speed of ventilation fan and reducing the cooling capacity of condenser if charging rate of battery is more than the predetermined value. The need to enlarge the condenser to increase the cooling capacity is unnecessary by eliminating need to thermally radiate the heat amount that has been lost in the expander.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a waste heat regeneration system.    Waste heat regeneration system (100)    Expander (114)    Condenser (115)    Ventilation fan (117)    Motor generator (119)    Battery (121)    Electric load (130)    Control unit (140)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensitive layer (10), a diaphragm layer (20) and a base layer (30), are boned and laminated using a bonding material (40). The layers have grooves (102a,102b, 208,306) for allowing the bonding material to flow through the joining surface of the layers and the position of the groove in one layer is offset with respect to the groove in the other layers. The roughness of one joining surface is set to be more than that of the other surface.    USE - Laminated body e.g. laminated substrate for pressure sensor, piezoelectric device used in piezoelectric module (claimed), electronic device (claimed) . Can also be used in dual fork type piezoelectric oscillator used in mobile phone, hard disk drive, broadcast reception tuner, video camera, note book computer, capsule type medical device, acceleration sensor, industrial measurement apparatus, pressure sensor used in fuel cell system of vehicle, active mass measurement system, wrist watch type electronic device etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the pressure sensitive, diaphragm and base layers have mutually offset grooves, the bonding material can be adequately filled in the grooves. Also, the bonding material does not protrude outside the joining surface after bonding the layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) piezoelectric device; and    (2) manufacture method of a laminated body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory sectional view of a pressure sensor.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure sensitive layer (10)    Diaphragm layer (20)    Base layer (30)    Bonding material (40)    Grooves (102a,102b,208,306)
NOVELTY - The system has a ROM that stores the information showing the number of objects of transmission data. The SRAM (32e) stores several transmission data received by the receiving unit. A transmission unit transmits the stored number information with transmission data. A receiving unit receives the number information as battery deterioration information. An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) checks whether all battery deterioration information is transmitted by the transmission unit based on the number information and reception number of transmission data.    USE - System for managing deterioration information of storage battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and other storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and capacitor, mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in portable terminal such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal, notebook personal computer, digital camera, motor vehicle, and electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of development efficiency of apparatus can be suppressed. The communication between ECU of hybrid vehicle and ECU of engine can be performed efficiently. The reception number of engine recognition value can be ascertained correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the entire processing operation of battery deterioration information management system.    Battery monitoring unit (10)    Input-output circuit (11)    Microprocessor (12)    ECU (30)    SRAM (32e)
NOVELTY - A porous carrier which carries the copper (II) compound, and melted organic compound are mixed in absence of solvent, and baked to obtain carbon monoxide adsorption-and-desorption agent.    USE - Manufacture of carbon monoxide adsorption-and-desorption agent used for separating and recovering carbon monoxide used as catalyst poison of fuel cell catalyst for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon monoxide adsorption-and-desorption agent having high carbon monoxide adsorption-and-desorption performance.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode has a surface formed by spray drying of positive electrode active material particle containing spherical secondary particle in which fine primary particles aggregated. The surface is planarized by pulverizing the part of the positive electrode material particle exposed to the surface, by press molding. The positive electrode active material particles include lithium, nickel, cobalt, and complex oxide of element selected from aluminum, iron and manganese.    USE - Positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer. Can also be used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves surface flatness and filling rate of positive electrode by reducing roughness on the surface of the positive electrode. Provides non-aqueous electrolyte battery with high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a manufacturing method of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scanning electron microscope image with 4000 times multiplication factor, of the cross section of the surface vicinity of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery positive electrode in state behind a cold press and in state in front of a cold press.
NOVELTY - The battery laminated structure (10) has a bind bar (20) which is equipped with fixing mechanism fixable in arbitrary positions for the expansion-contraction mechanism in which length can be changed with respect to lamination direction and expansion-contraction mechanism of square battery cell (11). The fixing mechanism is fixable in arbitrary positions, and is provided for expansion-contraction mechanism.    USE - Battery laminated structure for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle. Uses include but not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, and electrically-driven motorcycle. Can also used in supplying electric power to power supply device for heavy currents for household use, and electrical storage use for factories.    ADVANTAGE - Performs fastening with common bond bar without preparing bind bar separately since the bind bar is equipped with fixing mechanism fixable in arbitrary positions for the expansion-contraction mechanism in which length can be changed with respect to lamination direction, making the bind bar respond to the allowance by stack of laminated square battery cell. Suppresses variation in the battery remaining capacity between battery units since the equalization circuit can be controlled by power supply controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bind bar of battery laminated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery laminated structure.    End plate (5)    Separator (6)    Fixed screw (7)    Battery laminated structure (10)    Square battery cell (11)    Bind bar (20)
NOVELTY - A complex oxide contains silicon and rare-earth-metal element containing cerium. The content of silicon with respect to 100 parts mass of total amount of rare-earth-metal element containing cerium is 0-20 parts mass, in conversion of silica. The complex oxide has reduction rate of 1.5% or more at 400 degrees C or less, measured by temperature-programmed-reduction measurement which is performed at 509-900 degrees C at temperature increase rate of 10 degrees C/minute in atmosphere containing 10% of hydrogen and 90% of argon, and carrying out oxidation treatment at 500 degrees C for 0.5 hour.    USE - Complex oxide is used for catalyst for purifying exhaust gas (claimed) from motor vehicle, functional ceramics, and solid electrolyte for fuel cell, and polishing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The complex oxide has excellent redox ability even at low temperature, heat resistance and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of complex oxide; and    (2) exhaust gas purifying catalyst.
NOVELTY - The automobile tail gas generating device has a spiral channel structure that is provided in a heat exchange medium flowing pipe which is connected with wall portion of tail gas exhaust pipe outer edge along axial direction. A pipeline portion is provided at a cavity near an end of the automobile engine. The pipeline portion is connected with a pressure control one-way conducting and steam outlet.    USE - Automobile tail gas generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the environmental-friendly automobile tail gas generating device can be improved.
NOVELTY - Method (M1) for separating electrolyte and gas diffusion layer from fuel cell membrane electrode assembly involves immersing fuel cell membrane electrode assembly in solution comprising water-soluble organic solvent, surfactant and water, and separating electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layer.    USE - The method (M1) is useful for separating electrolyte and gas diffusion layer from fuel cell membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method (M2) for recovering platinum based metal, which involves carrying out the above method (M1), and recovering platinum based metal by immersing the gas diffusion layer in the presence of platinum based metal oxidant in hydrochloric acid at 70-90 degrees C.
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst consists of gold-palladium nanoparticles supported on carbon support.    USE - Electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst has excellent stability and alcohol resistance, under acidic condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrocatalyst, which involves immersing carbon support in palladium coated gold nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of metal/grapheme nanocomposite involves mixing graphene oxide nanosheets and metal precursor solution, and then spraying aerosol droplet.    USE - Manufacture of metal/graphene nanocomposite used for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides metal/graphene nanocomposite having high catalytic activity.
NOVELTY - The device has a water distribution section (30) provided with a sampling slot (1), a clean water groove (2), a three-way valve (3), a clean water valve (4), a sampling pump (5) and a clean water pump (6). A detection section (31) is provided with a microbial fuel battery detecting unit (18), a sampling water distribution valve (19), a water distribution pipe (20), a cleaning control valve (22), a microbial fuel cell water outlet pipe (25), a sedimentation tank (24), a microorganism reflux pump (23), a water pipe (26) and a microorganism removing pipe (27).    USE - Water quality comprehensive toxic biological early warning device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can realize water quality comprehensive toxicity online monitoring and early warning. The device has long service life, strong anti-interference ability, high sensitivity and wide monitoring range. The device is easy to maintain, and can be operated at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water quality comprehensive toxic biological early warning device.    Sampling slot (1)    Clean water groove (2)    Three-way valve (3)    Clean water valve (4)    Sampling pump (5)    Clean water pump (6)    Microbial fuel battery detecting unit (18)    Sampling water distribution valve (19)    Water distribution pipe (20)    Cleaning control valve (22)    Microorganism reflux pump (23)    Sedimentation tank (24)    Microbial fuel cell water outlet pipe (25)    Water pipe (26)    Microorganism removing pipe (27)    Water distribution section (30)    Detection section (31)
NOVELTY - The present invention is an automobile power generating device, which is composedof a transmission member, a fluid transmission module, and a generator. The transmission member is formed of a transmission rod connected to a car body member and a link rod pivoted to an end of the transmission rod. The fluid transmission module comprises a first actuator and a second actuator respectively mounted to opposite ends of the link rod and a base that allows the two actuators to be arranged opposite to each other. An opposing end of each actuator is a piston part driven by the link rod and the other end has a draining pipeline and an influent pipeline. One end of the generator is a fluid motor, which allows the draining pipe line of an actuator to connect to the influent pipeline of the other actuator, so that the fluid can pass to drive the generator to operate. The other end of the generator is a power transmission part for outputting electrical power. The application method of the present invention is to mount valves at the pipeline, and adjust the open and close states to realize a transmission function, and substantially guide each transmission for the generator to generate electrical power.
NOVELTY - The system has access door placed inside a tunnel. An air intake area is formed by interconnecting a rotor case (9), a gearbox (10) and a generator (11). A wind tunnel (2) is powered by a main electric motor. A propeller pushes air into the wind tunnel through penstock. Auxiliary electric motors (18) are installed in niches (17). Air is passed into the rotor case. A rotor shaft is coupled with the gear box. A floor is supported by a metal frame and isolated in a screen cage. Electric current is supplied from the generator to a transformer (22). A substation is located outside a shed (1).    USE - Wind energy generating system for use in a wind tunnel.    ADVANTAGE - The screen cage ensures providing high security and eliminates impact caused by birds. The system has low operating cost and manufacturing cost. The system is environmentally friendly and easy to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind energy generating system.    Shed (1)    Wind tunnel (2)    Rotor case (9)    Gearbox (10)    Generator (11)    Niches (17)    Auxiliary electric motors (18)    Transformer (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle body (GND) provided with a circuit system. An insulating detection system is connected with a high voltage part of a battery pack (10). The battery pack is provided with multiple single battery serial parts. The battery pack is connected to two ends of an insulation detecting circuit. The detecting circuit is provided with the battery pack. A positive auxiliary resistor is connected with an anode equivalent insulating resistor. A negative auxiliary resistance part is connected to a positive control switch.    USE - Dynamic battery insulating detection system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures better safety for an electric automobile high voltage circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a dynamic battery insulating detection system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle body (GND)    Battery pack (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring an operating condition of an engine (110) of an aircraft (100). An emergency power generator (150) is started when the operating condition indicates a failure of the engine. One of a ram air turbine (155) and an air driven generator are deployed while starting the emergency power generator. A critical load (128) in the aircraft is powered using power from a fuel cell (200) and the emergency power generator.    USE - Method for powering critical loads in aircraft e.g. more electric aircraft (MEA) system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the emergency power system provides redundancy for powering critical loads, the safety of aircraft can be improved effectively. Since the energy management controller is structured to control an amount of power drawn from the emergency power generator and the fuel cell, the duration of provision of emergency power to critical loads at low altitudes under emergency conditions can be maximized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for powering critical load upon failure of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagram of the aircraft and block diagram of the emergency power system.    Aircraft (100)    Engine (110)    Critical load (128)    Emergency power generator (150)    Ram air turbine (155)    Fuel cell (200)
NOVELTY - The generator has an inner side rotor (20) fixed to a central part of a main shaft (16). Multiple magnets (21) are arranged in an outer peripheral surface at equal intervals along a circumferential direction. An inner side coil bundle (31) is placed facing one of the magnets and fixed to an internal peripheral surface along the circumferential direction. An outer side rotor (40) with an internal gear is provided in an edge part of an internal peripheral surface. A sun gear is fixed to an edge part of the main shaft.    USE - Generator for mounting on a motor vehicle and generating natural energy such as wind force, hydraulic power and wave.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates electricity in the outside spring bundle of the stator with magnet of the outer side rotor while electricity generates in the inner side coil bundle of the stator with another magnet of the inner side rotor, so that the electric generating capacity can be heightened without raising the rotation speed. The generator is simple in structure, and has better economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a generator.    Main shaft (16)    Inner side rotor (20)    Magnets (21)    Inner side coil bundle (31)    Outer side rotor (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electric machine (14) e.g. motor, for generating driving force for the vehicle, and a high voltage traction battery (12) for supplying power to the machine. Switching circuits are electrically connected with the battery and a high voltage solar panel array (22). The switching circuits have a switch, which is closed if the switch is activated by 1 watt maximum holding power, to allow energy flow from the solar panel array to the battery. The array comprises output terminals, and a capacitor of the switching circuits is electrically connected with the output terminals.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid electric car, plug-in hybrid electric car and battery electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching circuits include the switch, which is closed if the switch is activated by 1 watt maximum holding power, to allow energy flow from the solar panel array to the battery, thus charging the high voltage battery in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a current system of an alternatively-powered vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (10)    High voltage traction battery (12)    Electric machine (14)    Traction battery control module (18)    High voltage solar panel array (22)
NOVELTY - The current sensor (1) comprises multiple conducting paths (11a,11b,11c), which are arranged in a parallel way and flowed through electric current. Multiple magnetic detecting elements (13a,13b,13c) output signals by an induction field from the electric current, where signal by former magnetic detecting element is flowed through the former conducting path. The latter magnetic detecting element outputs signal by the induction field from the electric current, which is flowed through the latter conducting path. Electrode (15a,15b,15c) is connected to end part of the former conducting path.    USE - Current sensor for measuring magnitude of electric current for motor drive of an electric vehicle, particularly hybrid car or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current sensor comprises two conducting paths, which are arranged in a parallel way and flowed through a measuring electric current, and hence changes a measuring range of electric current easily without changing whole structure of the current sensor, and thus measures heavy current with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Current sensor (1)    Conducting paths (11a,11b,11c)    Magnetic detecting elements (13a,13b,13c)    Electrode (15a,15b,15c)    Input terminal (16)    Switch controller (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode winding group (102) wound on sides of a separator provided among a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a positive electrode current collection part (104) and a negative electrode current collection part (105). The current collection parts include plane parts (121) arranged along direction in an alignment with winding axial direction of the electrode winding group. A purge valve (108) is provided in a part that covers the current collection parts. Exposed parts are arranged along direction in alignment with the plane parts.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery i.e. flat winding-type high-output and high capacity lithium ion battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures a path for discharging the gas to outside when internal pressure of the battery rises abnormally. The battery is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)    Electrode winding group (102)    Positive electrode current collection part (104)    Negative electrode current collection part (105)    Purge valve (108)    Plane parts (121)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a module battery (10) having an outer surface which is covered by a first resin raw material (20) and a second resin raw material (30). A section of the resin raw materials are formed from the first resin raw material having high heat conductivity. A radiation fin (24) performs heat exchange with the exterior, and the resin raw material having high heat conductivity is insert-molded inside the radiation fin.    USE - Battery pack for supplying power to motor used as drive source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses forming of bulk during arrangement, enables efficient cooling of the module battery, suppresses decline in battery performance since the module battery can be cooled even if the temperature of air becomes high during summer or even during winter season. Improves electric heat performance with respect to a predetermined number of battery modules and the lower case by providing electric heat grease for sticking the module batteries and the lower case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Battery pack (1)    Module battery (10)    First resin raw material (20)    Radiation fin (24)    Second resin raw material (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (D1) has a battery container (13) accommodating a positive electrode and a negative electrode filled with non-aqueous electrolyte, where 3 weight percent of cyclohexylbenzene is added to the electrolyte. Range of negative electrode density of the negative electrode is 1.44-1.5 gram per centimeter cube. 1.2-2 weight percent of vinylene carbonate is added to the electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode collector that is fixed with a metal foil. A negative mix with flaky graphite as a negative electrode active material is coated to a surface of the collector.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. small sized lithium ion secondary battery and large sized lithium ion secondary battery, for a power supply of a portable device, a domestic-use distribution type electrical storage system and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery container accommodating the positive electrode and the negative electrode is filled with non-aqueous electrolyte, where 3 weight percent of the cyclohexylbenzene is added to the electrolyte, and the range of negative electrode density of the negative electrode is 1.44-1.5 gram per centimeter cube, so that high output of the battery can be obtained, and safety of the battery can be improved at time of overcharge of the battery, thus increasing service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (D1)    Positive electrode external terminal (7)    Negative electrode external terminal (8)    Battery cover (9)    Battery container (13)
NOVELTY - Copper foil has tensile strength reduced to 250 MPa or less, when annealed at 200 degrees C for 30 minutes, area ratio of oil pit of 3-20% and arithmetic flat height of 0.05-0.12 mu m, in direction orthogonal to rolling direction. The copper foil has crystal orientation in which cubic orientation in planes (001) (100) of 30% or more, brass azimuth in planes (110) (112) of 20% or less and copper azimuth in planes (112) (111) of 20% or more.    USE - Copper foil is used for negative electrode collector for negative electrode plate for secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the copper foil has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode collector;    (2) negative electrode plate;    (3) secondary battery; and    (4) manufacture of copper foil.
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (A), has a positive collector (2) and a negative collector (3) provided in a vortex axial center direction of an electric power generation element (1), and a counter-electrode plate-like-part (2A) provided with a vortex axial center (P). A support part (25) is positioned inside the electric power generation element between the collectors. A horizontal upper part is contacted by a lower surface of a top plate (4A) through a synthetic resin insulation part. A rivet (22) is enclosed by another synthetic resin insulation part (15).    USE - Battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, for a moving vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The support part is positioned inside the electric power generation element between the collectors, thus carrying out electrical connection joining of a coil-shaped electrode foil and the collector in the electric power generation element, improving durability or reliability, preventing crack and fracture in the electrode foil, and suppressing movement and vibration of the collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (A)    Vortex axial center (P)    Electric power generation element (1)    Positive collector (2)    Counter-electrode plate-like-part (2A)    Negative collector (3)    Top plate (4A)    Synthetic resin insulation part (15)    Rivet (22)    Support part (25)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a upward flow type tank filter (1) which filters the waste water flowed into the levitation filter medium layer from the waste water inflow port. Sludge collection equipment (4) collects the sludge in the back washing waste water discharge from the tank filter at the time of back-washing of the levitation filter medium layer. A digester (5) carries out methane fermentation treatment of the sludge collected by sludge collection equipment.    USE - Waste-water treatment system used in waste water treatment field such as sewage treatment, industrial waste water process.    ADVANTAGE - The installation cost and running cost of waste water treatment system can be reduced. The environmental impact can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the waste water treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tank filter (1)    Biological reactor (2)    Sludge collection equipment (4)    Digester (5)    Waste-water treatment system (100)
NOVELTY - The pack (4) has several battery accommodation sections (7a-7c) that are arranged along first direction within interior space of case. The supply flow paths (9a-9c) are provided at one end of second direction of battery accommodation sections. An exhaust flow paths (10a-10c) are provided at other end of second direction of battery accommodation sections and communicated with exhaust port (31). A guide (15) is located on an inner surface of case. A distribution flow path (43) is defined by guide and is communicated with intake port and supply flow path.    USE - Battery pack for use in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The low of the air unifies the efficiency of cooling the battery cells among the battery accommodation sections, so that the efficiency of cooling the battery cells in the entire battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (4)    Battery accommodation section (7a-7c)    Supply flow path (9a-9c)    Exhaust flow path (10a-10c)    Guide (15)    Exhaust port (31)    Distribution flow path (43)
NOVELTY - The exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (11) has a first heat exchanger (20) that transfers heat from a cooling fluid that cools combustion engine (12) to a refrigerant. A refrigerant flow rate regulator regulates the flow rate of the refrigerant in bypass refrigerant flow channel (32). A temperature detection unit (99) detects the temperature of refrigerant in refrigerant flow channel upstream from expander (72). A control unit (34) controls the flow rate regulation state of the refrigerant flow rate regulator on the basis of information detected by the temperature detection unit.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature detection unit is provided to detect the temperature of refrigerant in refrigerant flow channel upstream from expander, and control unit is provided to control the flow rate regulation state of the refrigerant flow rate regulator on the basis of information detected by the temperature detection unit. The efficiency of the waste heat utilization in the exhaust-heat recovery apparatus can be improved. Thus, the waste heat recovery device is utilized to recover waste heat generated by the combustion engine that outputs rotational driving force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust-heat recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust-heat recovery apparatus (11)    Combustion engine (12)    First heat exchanger (20)    Bypass refrigerant flow channel (32)    Control unit (34)    Expander (72)    Temperature detection unit (99)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery has a negative electrode containing hydrogen storage alloy containing nickel and cobalt, and positive electrode containing nickel-hydroxide particles covered with cobalt-compound film layer and cobalt additive. The cobalt additive is metallic cobalt or cobalt compound.    USE - Alkaline storage battery is used for portable electronic device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent durability and high capacity. The generation of hydrogen gas from negative electrode of alkaline storage battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery has a negative electrode containing hydrogen storage alloy comprising nickel and cobalt, and a positive electrode containing nickel-hydroxide particles covered with cobalt-compound film layer and cobalt additive. The cobalt additive is metallic cobalt or cobalt compound. The capacity (V') of positive electrode, capacity (W') of negative electrode, content of (X) (%mass) of cobalt in positive electrode and content (Y') (%mass) of cobalt in hydrogen storage alloy satisfies the relation: (X/Y')x (W'/V')=1.1-1.91. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alkaline storage battery.
NOVELTY - An electrogenic microorganism host cell (C1) comprising at least one heterologous electrogenic pathway gene; is new.    USE - As electrogenic microorganism, useful in microbial fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrogenic microorganism host cell is transformed with genes from naturally electrogenic organism (encoding for protein involved in electron transfer) and comprises naive host (i.e. organism lacking or largely lacking relevant electrogenic functions), thus achieves significant improvement in current when used in microbial fuel cell. This provide for microbial fuel cells e.g. having higher power density, greater range of substrates, good growth rate, and robustness of culture. When electrogenic microorganism is used in microbial fuel cell, greater power density is obtainable from microbial fuel cell compared to power density obtainable from microbial fuel cell comprising equivalent host cell not comprising heterologous electrogenic pathway protein.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an expression vector comprising: at least one polynucleotide sequence of pACYCOmcA, pACYCMtrDEF, and pACYCMR-1;    (2) method for obtaining the electrogenic microorganism (C1); and    (3) an electrogenic microorganism host cell (C1') in which an electrogenic pathway gene is overexpressed compared to expression of the gene in the naturally occurring host cell.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode catalyst is obtained using a mononuclear metal complex including center metal and ligand. The ligand is organic compound having structures in which each has a space surrounded by four or more atoms capable of coordinating to the center metal, in a molecule. One or more of the four or more atoms comprises two or more nitrogen atoms and two or more atoms chosen from sulfur and oxygen atoms or four or more nitrogen atoms, where nitrogen atom(s) is a nitrogen atom including nitrogenous 6-membered heterocycle, and in which center metal is held in the space.    USE - Catalyst is used for positive electrode for air secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, reduction activity with respect to oxygen, and oxidation activity with respect to water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode catalyst is obtained using a mononuclear metal complex including center metal and ligand coordinated to center metal. The ligand is organic compound having structures in which each has a space surrounded by four or more atoms capable of coordinating to the center metal, in a molecule. One or more of the four or more atoms comprises two or more nitrogen atoms and two or more atoms chosen from sulfur and oxygen atoms or four or more nitrogen atoms, where at least one of nitrogen atoms is a nitrogen atom including nitrogenous 6-membered heterocycle, and in which the center metal is held in the space. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack encasing structure has a ridge (158) with an inclination formed on a pair of mutually opposing vertical wall surfaces (102B) of the battery pack (150). The battery pack receives a recess (102) of the main frame. A drain hole (149) is provided in a lower portion of the battery pack to receive a recess laterally offset from the electric connector (140) and under a lower terminal end of the ridge.    USE - Battery pack encasing structure for use in walking assistance device (claimed). Can also be used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack encasing structure can protect the battery pack in a reliable manner from moisture without requiring an expensive and complex structure. The installation and removal of the battery pack with respect to the battery pack encasing structure can be simplified. The battery pack can be held in position in a reliable manner without reducing the accessibility to the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a walking assistance device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack encasing structure.    Recess (102)    Vertical wall surface (102B)    Electric connector (140)    Drain hole (149)    Battery pack (150)    Ridge (158)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply rectification unit (5) which rectifies the alternating current (AC), to generate direct current output. A smoothing capacitor is provided to smooth out the electric current transmitted from diode. Multiple circuit block units are provided to transmit the predetermined direct-current power using ON/OFF action of switching element. A control unit (9) controls the ON-OFF action of switching element. The primary and secondary side structures of circuit block unit are connected in parallel and series, respectively.    USE - Charging device for charging battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device is small in size, so that charging device can be easily mounted in vehicle and manufacturing cost of charging device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    AC power supply (2)    Battery (3)    Load (4)    Power supply rectification unit (5)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has two exhaust lines (120, 130) joined at a junction (140), and a urea injection unit (200) arranged in a region of the junction. A catalytic converter (300) is arranged behind the injection unit in a flow direction of exhaust gas for reducing nitrogen oxides in the gas. The exhaust lines are brought together at an angle that lies in a range of 15-135 degree. A urea container (220) is connected with the injection unit through a fluid conduit, where the injection unit comprises a metering pump (210) that provides a predetermined amount of urea (230) into the injection unit.    USE - Exhaust gas recycling system for connection with an exhaust outlet of a diesel engine i.e. commercial water-cooled four-stroke diesel engine, in a block-type thermal power station and a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The urea injection unit is arranged in the region of the junction of the two exhaust lines, and the catalytic converter is arranged behind the injection unit in the flow direction of the exhaust gas, so that the urea is mixed with two exhaust streams from the exhaust lines, thus enabling improved removal of nitrogen from the exhaust gas, and hence enabling control of exhaust gas emissions from the diesel engine in an improved manner. The system utilizes reduced amount of urea.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a block-type thermal power station    (2) an emission control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust gas recycling system.    Exhaust gas recycling system (100)    Exhaust lines (120, 130)    Junction (140)    Urea injection unit (200)    Metering pump (210)    Urea container (220)    Urea (230)    Catalytic converter (300)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a pair of conductive sheets (110) separated from each other and inserted in upper and lower parts of an electrically insulated housing (120), such that a pair of grooves (125) is formed in the housing. A sealing part (130) covers a front surface of the housing. A connection part (140) electrically connects the conductive sheets to an anode and a cathode of a battery cell in a battery module, respectively. The conductive sheets are made of metal material such as copper, aluminum, cobalt, chrome, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum and nickel.    USE - Safety device for a lithium battery pack in a vehicle (all claimed) such as an electric bicycle (E-bike), an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used for a wireless electronic device such as a cellular phone, a digital camera, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids short circuiting problem caused by strong external force and physical transformation of spicule, thus ensuring safety of a battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a safety device.    Safety device (100)    Conductive sheets (110)    Electrically insulated housing (120)    Grooves (125)    Sealing part (130)    Connection part (140)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has multiple stacking structured unit cells (21, 22) i.e. bi-cell, arranged on a long sheet-type detaching film (40). Two sides of a separation film (40) and a side of the long sheet-type detaching film are coated with a coating material. Thickness of the coating material is 0.001-100 micron. The coating material is lead zirconate titanate, lead lanthanum zirconate titanate, lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate, barium titanate, zirconium oxide, tin oxide, celium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide or zinc oxide.    USE - Electrode assembly for use in a lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic products, a portable electronic instrument, a two-wheeled vehicle such as electric bike and electric scooter, an electricity commercial vehicle such as electrical golf cart and electricity lorry, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly increases battery service life. The assembly increases fairness of battery manufacturing process and reduces initial resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electrode assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode assembly (10)    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    Stacking structured unit cells (21, 22)    Long sheet-type detaching film (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a core pack (100) electrically connected with multiple unit cells (110). A protective circuit module (300) is arranged on a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate (1). A metal plate (201) is provided with an electrode connection unit (231). A circuit connection unit (241) is connected to the protective circuit module. A circuit terminal unit (401) is fixed on a connection opening part. The circuit connection unit is electrically connected to the circuit terminal unit in a physically connective manner for enabling a selection of connection or separation.    USE - Secondary battery connection structure for an angular/pouched-type battery pack (Claimed) in a middle-sized mobile apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to a cellular phone, a notebook, a portable DVD, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents short-circuit possibility of a battery during soldering/welding process, reduces failure rate, facilitates reuse of a part component, separation of a connection of the core-pack and the protective circuit module and exchange and repair of a battery pack and reduces maintenance cost of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery connection structure.    PCB substrate (1)    Core pack (100)    Unit cells (110)    Metal plate (201)    Electrode connection unit (231)    Circuit connection unit (241)    Protective circuit module (300)    Circuit terminal unit (401)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has power supply unit (2) that supplies preset power supply voltage to power source line (PL). A full-charge voltage of storage battery (3) is higher than power supply voltage. The diodes (D1-D6) are connected between storage battery and power source line, such that forward direction of diodes runs from storage battery towards power supply line. The total forward voltage drop of diode is greater than difference of power supply voltage and full-charge voltage, but lesser than difference of lower limit of target voltage range and full-charge voltage.    USE - Electric power system used in vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The falling of power supply voltage supplied from power supply unit to the power source line can be prevented, as the time for starting voltage supply from storage battery to a power source line is shortened. Thus the easy and improved vehicle electric power system can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power system (1)    Power supply unit (2)    Storage battery (3)    Diodes (D1-D6)    Power source line (PL)
NOVELTY - The module (M) has multiple cooling medium passages provided between battery cells (11) to flow cooling medium. A thermistor supporter (12) is provided facing one of top and bottom surfaces of cells, and provided with thermistor receiving segments, thermistor engagement segments, and thermistor cover portion. A sensor casing is provided with a bias portion and an elastic claw portion. The bias portion is provided to press sensor against one of top and bottom surfaces of cells by utilizing reaction force generated by pressing thermistor cover portion.    USE - Lithium ion battery module for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sensor is pressed against one of top surface and bottom surface of battery cells by utilizing reaction force generated by pressing thermistor cover portion, the thermistor can accurately measure the temperature of the battery cell. The difference in leakage of cooling air between thermistor supporter of holder equipped with thermistor and thermistor supporter of holder can be prevented, thereby achieving a uniformly cooled state of battery cells with longer lifespan. Each of the mounted thermistors can be prevented from becoming loose. The dimensional errors in elastic claw and thermistor engagement segment can be compensated. The mounting process of thermistor can be performed after the battery module is assembled, thereby the thermistor from becoming a hindrance to the assembly process of the battery module can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (11)    Thermistor (12)    Ladder frame (14)    Bolt (15)    Battery module (M)
NOVELTY - The pack (110) has a housing (114) enclosing an electrochemical rechargeable battery cell (112). A ventilation system comprises an inlet (116) formed in the housing such that gas enters into the housing and an outlet (118) formed in the housing such that gas exits the housing, where the housing is made of thermoplastic material. A secondary outlet is formed in the housing, and includes a breathable membrane arranged such that water vapor passes through the membrane and outside the housing, where the membrane is located on a top portion of the housing.    USE - Battery pack for use in a hybrid automobile e.g. vehicle such as car, and portable electronic device such as pump and fan.    ADVANTAGE - The breathable membrane allows the transmission of moisture from the battery pack to outside so as to avoid corrosion. The breathable membrane can be arranged, so that the vapor within the pack passes through the membrane, thus preventing the vapor from being condensed within the pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for inhibiting condensation within a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (110)    Electrochemical rechargeable battery cell (112)    Housing (114)    Inlet (116)    Outlet (118)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a battery module (110) including a battery cell (10). A heat dissipation plate (120) is in contact with the cell. The plate includes a channel to include a refrigerant. A rib defines a frame of the plate. A through-hole is provided between the channel and the rib. The channel extends through the rib and includes a protrusion. The heat dissipation plate comprises a connection groove at an end of the channel. The heat dissipation plate comprises a connector connected to the connection groove, where the connection groove is provided between the connector and the channel.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery pack for a motor for driving power supply in a high-power hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and EV. Can also be used as a lithium polymer battery or a cylindrical battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation plate is formed by extrusion to have an integral structure, so that the heat dissipation plate can be cut and used according to user's needs, thus preventing or minimizing refrigerant leakage, improving cooling efficiency, simplifying assembly of the battery module and reducing manufacturing cost. The heat dissipation plate improves heat dissipation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cell is a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery pack.    Battery cell (10)    Lithium ion secondary battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Heat dissipation plate (120)    Housing (130)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a negative electrode (102) including a form of lithium. A positive electrode (104) is spaced apart from the negative electrode, and includes an electron conducting matrix (112) and a lithium insertion material (110), which exhibits volume change when lithium is inserted. A porous separator (106) is positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode. An electrolyte (114) includes a salt, where lithium peroxide or lithium oxide is formed as a discharge product and the lithium insertion material exhibits a flat voltage profile during increase in volume.    USE - Electrochemical cell for lithium/air based batteries in an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell allows a discharge voltage of 2.8 volt to reduce the charge voltage from 4 volt to 3.2 volt, thus improving energy efficiency. The cell allows wetting properties of the positive electrode to prevent the electrolyte from leaking out of the positive electrode. The cell allows the separator to prevent the negative electrode from electrically connecting with the positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative electrode is a metallic lithium negative electrode. The salt is a lithium hexafluorophosphate salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium-air cell with discharge products formed on a conductive matrix of a positive electrode and disconnected discharge product located on a bottom of the positive electrode.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Negative electrode (102)    Positive electrode (104)    Porous separator (106)    Lithium insertion material (110)    Electron conducting matrix (112)    Electrolyte (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves transporting a cathode exhaust from a cathode of a fuel cell (12) to a separator (14). The cathode exhaust is provided with oxygen concentration. An anode exhaust is formed in the separator from the cathode exhaust, and is provided with oxygen concentration that is lower than the oxygen concentration of cathode exhaust. The anode exhaust is transported from the separator to the cathode, so that the amount of hydrogen in the fuel cell is reduced. The anode exhaust is provided with nitrogen.    USE - Method for purging oxygen from proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, during shutdown period, for use in automotive vehicles such as fuel cell-powered electric vehicle, completely electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the oxygen from the fuel cell is removed during shutdown of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, the mixing of hydrogen and oxygen during startup of the fuel cell is prevented. Hence, the durability of the fuel cell is improved. The catalyst exposure to oxygen in the fuel cell during shutdown period is prevented effectively, thus the hydrogen is prevented from catalytically breaking down into electron and hydrogen ions, at the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the oxygen removal system.    Fuel cell (12)    Separator (14)    Hydrogen fuel source (24)    Anode exhaust line (34)    Cathode exhaust line (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding a large number of fibers (300) around a domed portion (202) or a trunk portion (201) of a gas tank (2), and locating trailing ends of the fibers at an end portion of the trunk portion after the tank turns back in a tank axial direction. A piece or a small number of fibers are fed from a rotating hoop winding head to the trunk portion. A hoop winding is performed on helical winding layers formed around the trunk portion, and at the end portion, where the large number of fibers pulled from yarn-feeding sections of a helical winding head is cut off.    USE - Filament winding method for winding fibers around a tank (claimed) i.e. gas tank, utilized as a source of fuel gas supply in a fuel-cell power vehicle. Can also be used for electric automobile or hybrid automobile, transporting vehicle such as vessel, air plane and robot, and fixed building such as residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables hoop winding layers to fasten fiber trailing ends of the large number of fibers wound with the helical winding at once so as to easily fasten the fiber trailing ends wound with the helical winding in a multi-yarn feeding process, thus reducing time taken to fasten fiber trailing ends wound with the helical winding. The method enables performing helical winding to another end portion of the trunk portion, and performing hoop winding over entire length of the trunk portion, so that the trailing ends of the fibers wound with the helical winding are fastened firmly, thus visually confirming the trailing ends of the fibers wound with the helical winding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a filament winding apparatus    (2) a tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating operations of a gas tank, a hoop winding head and a helical winding head.    Gas tank (2)    Mouthpiece (3)    Trunk portion (201)    Domed portion (202)    Fibers (300)
NOVELTY - The line (10) has a host computer (H) that determines the format of a vehicle main portion (W). A lifting and lowering apparatus which makes the raising/lowering position corresponding to the assembly height in the assembly process of the zone which is preset according to the vehicle main portion format raises/lowers the vehicle main portion. The components preset according to the vehicle main portion format are mounted in a trolley. A components supply system supplies component to each assembly process in the state engaged with a conveyance trolley (2).    USE - Assembly line of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since raising/lowering of the vehicle main portion is carried out by the lifting and lowering apparatus, the format of the vehicle main portion can be recognized easily. Since the component which is common on the assembled vehicle is not removed, the work environment can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the vehicle assembly line.    Conveyance trolley (2)    Vehicle assembly line (10)    Host computer (H)    Vehicle main portion (W)    Exterior zone (Z4)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure cools battery packs (BP1,BP2) accommodated in the battery housings (11,12), respectively, by blowing air over the battery packs using blowing fans (31). The battery housing (11) allows air to flow through inside from the interior of the electric vehicle. The blowing fan sucks air in the electric vehicle into the battery housing (11), to be discharged into the trunk after cooling the battery pack (BP1).    USE - Battery cooling structure for electric vehicle, HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively cools battery packs mounted in the electric vehicle, by cooling the battery pack via uniformly supplying air in the electric vehicle, with the battery packs positioned in the cooling channel that can control the flow of air in the electric vehicle. Increases travel distance of electric vehicle and at the same time improves its performance by mounting battery packs in available spaces of the electric vehicle. Effectively remove the heat generated from the batteries by allowing the interior air of the electric vehicle to flow into the battery housings accommodating the battery packs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view illustrating the battery housings and the flow of air in the battery housings, in the battery cooling structure for electric vehicle.    Battery housings (11,12)    Intake hole (13)    Blowing fans (31)    Battery packs (BP1,BP2)
NOVELTY - The converter (Pg) has switching element which is connected to the input terminal (Sin). The bootstrap circuit is connected to the output side of the switching element. The control unit is provided to turn OFF the switching element, if the output voltage is higher than the input voltage from the bootstrap circuit, and is input from feedback terminal (SFB) is higher than reference voltage. The boot capacitor (CB) is attached between the feedback terminal and boot terminal (SB) to which the switching element and side of bootstrap circuit are connected together.    USE - DC-DC converter for power supply device of the vehicle-mounted electronic devices, such as car audio and car navigation, liquid crystal TV, and optical disc units e.g. DVD, Blu-ray disk, and external attachment disk apparatus for personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The excess output voltage can be suppressed, without adding excess components, even if the feedback terminal can be released. The size reduction of DC-DC converter and shortening of ON time can be achieved. The malfunctioning and damage of the electronic device can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the DC-DC converter.    Boot capacitor (CB)    DC-DC converter (Pg)    Boot terminal (SB)    Feedback terminal (SFB)    Input terminal (Sin)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has an elastic support (3) adapted to be fixed to a body of a vehicle, where the system is integrated to a fastening element (2) that fixes a power unit to the vehicle body. A bearing plate (4) is supported by the elastic support, and includes a projection element that is shaped to be introduced into a recess formed in the elastic support. An intermediate support (5) is fixed to a lower face of the plate and to the power unit. A reinforcement (13) is fixed to the power unit and an overhanging part of the plate. The plate and the supports form the fastening element.    USE - System for fixing a starter battery of an engine of a power unit to a body of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The fixation system is integrated to the fastening element of the power unit fixed to the vehicle body, so that the battery can be positioned closer to the power unit in an effective manner, thus limiting the hindrance of the battery, and enabling the battery to be inserted in a protection area of side sills with which the power unit is fixed, and hence improving the protection of passengers and pedestrians in the event of impact. The fixation system ensures thermal insulation between the power unit and the battery so as to protect the battery from high temperatures generated by the engine, and limits the effects of vibrations of the power unit on the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top and side perspective view of a fixation system.    Fastening elements (2)    Elastic support (3)    Bearing plate (4)    Intermediate support (5)    Fixation system (12)    Reinforcement (13)
NOVELTY - The transmission has a Ravigneaux planetary gear set (PGU) which is provided with a front sun gear (Ss), ring gear (R) and rear sun gear (Sd). Four forward speeds and one reverse speed are attained by engagement of two friction engagement elements. The clutches (13R/C, 234/C) and brake (R/B) are placed on a front side of output gear. The brakes (4/B,R/B) are placed on a rear side of output gear. The clutch (234/C) and brake (R/B) are placed on the drum unit which is connected to carrier plate at front end portion of common carrier.    USE - Automatic transmission for use in front-engine front-wheel-drive vehicle, front-engine rear-wheel-drive vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - By placing clutches and brake on drum unit, the case diameter on the rear end side of automatic transmission can be reduced. The interference with vehicle frame can be prevented, hence the vehicle mountability of transmission can be improved. The size of common carrier increased due to the addition of the center carrier plate can be avoided, and hence the manufacturing cost can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the automatic transmission.    Planetary gear set (PGU)    Ring gear (R)    Clutches (13R/C, 234/C)    Brakes (R/B,4/B)    Rear sun gear (Sd)    Front sun gear (Ss)
NOVELTY - The cell has a wound up electrode ensemble (10) comprising two electrodes (11, 12), where a separator (13) is arranged between the electrodes. A hardcase metallic housing (14) retains of the ensemble, and a heat transport element (20) is arranged between a side wall of the housing and the electrode ensemble. The transport element is made of a material e.g. metal and plastic, and comprises an electrical insulating coating, where heat conductivity of the material is greater than 1.0 Watts per meter Kelvin. The transport element is filled with filling material that is made of ceramics or glass.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, for connection with a drive system of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), pure hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), electric vehicle and micro hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile phone, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player and a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The transport element is made of a material e.g. metal and plastic, where the heat conductivity of the material is greater than 1.0 Watts per meter Kelvin, thus keeping moderate temperature at the cell to refrigerate the cell, and hence increasing service life of the cell. The heat transport element comprises the electrical insulating coating, thus preventing an electrical interconnection between the housing and the electrode ensemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of a battery cell with a heat transport element.    Wound up electrode ensemble (10)    Electrodes (11, 12)    Separator (13)    Hardcase metallic housing (14)    Heat transport element (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting an actual time course of a characteristic i.e. voltage (u), of a battery cell (22) by a detecting unit (23). An expected time course of the characteristic is determined by using a battery model unit (24) i.e. observer unit. The actual time course is compared with the expected time course of the characteristic. A determination is made to check whether a security device (21) is released based on the comparison result. A battery system i.e. lithium-ion battery system, is transferred into a safe state when the release of the security device is recognized.    USE - Method for detecting a triggering of a security device that is integrated with a battery cell of a rechargeable battery i.e. lithium ion battery, in a motor car i.e. electrical motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a portable consumer device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery system is transferred into the safe state when the release of the security device is recognized, so that the security device closes the battery cell in a short-circuit situation i.e. raised inner pressure, or during mechanical deformation of the battery cell, thus preventing a thermal runaway of the battery system, and hence increasing service life and reliability of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a battery state detection unit.    Voltage (u)    Security device (21)    Battery cell (22)    Detecting unit (23)    Battery model unit (24)
NOVELTY - The battery has several battery cells (16) that are arranged adjacent to each other within a battery module (14). The battery module is arranged on a base plate (18) of a sub-unit. The battery cells are accommodated within a battery cell housing (24) which is equipped with a molding element. The battery cells are fixed on the base plate by using an undercut portion (26) having a retaining element (28). The battery cells are rectangular in shape, and are arranged tangential to the base plate.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery or polymer ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The easy installation of battery cells or battery module on the base plate can be allowed. The battery cells are mounted with the defined contact force on the base plate. The mechanical stability and thermal conductive arrangement between the battery cells and the base plate can be ensured. The temperature of battery cells is controlled when the base plate is designed as the cooling plate. The assembling process of the battery cells can be performed easily. The holding elements are interconnected along two perpendicular directions, hence the undesired lifting-off of the battery module can be prevented even with the insertion of retaining element in the undercut portion. The compact design of the battery module can be achieved and the formation of unused space between the battery cells can be reduced while reducing the overall volume of the battery cells. The battery cell housing is made of aluminum, so as to ensure desired mechanical strength and stiffness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting battery in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery mounted in vehicle.    Battery module (14)    Battery cell (16)    Base plate (18)    Battery cell housing (24)    Undercut portion (26)    Retaining element (28)
NOVELTY - The module has a prismatic battery cell (16) arranged on a base plate (18). The battery cell and the base plate are fixedly connected with each other by a fastening system (26). A fixing element (30) i.e. projection, of the fastening system is formed on a battery cell. Another fixing element (32) i.e. spring arm, of the fastening system is formed on the base plate. The fixing elements are engaged with each other in a form-fit manner and integrally formed with the base plate and a housing of the battery cell, respectively.    USE - Battery module i.e. lithium-ion battery module, for a drive system of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a lithium-polymer-ion battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing elements of the fastening system enable quickly, simply and reliably assembly of the battery cell without using additional tools, by engaging the battery cells with the base plate. The design of the module enables easily integrating mounting operation of the battery into automated process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery module.    Prismatic battery cell (16)    Base plate (18)    Fastening system (26)    Fixing elements (30, 32)    Terminals (34)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a battery cell (16) that is arranged in a bottom plate (18). The battery cell and base plate are fixedly connected to each other by a fastening system (26). The fastening system is provided with two mutually engaging and positive locking fasteners (30,32). The fasteners are arranged on the battery cell and bottom plate respectively. An interlayer is formed between the battery cell and bottom plate.    USE - Battery module of battery assembly for motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reliable engagement of battery cell in base plate is achieved by providing the fastening system. The easy assembly of battery module is performed at less effort. Compact construction of battery module is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Battery cell (16)    Bottom plate (18)    Fastening system (26)    Fasteners (30,32)    Terminal of battery cell (34)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery module (14) comprising battery cells (16), which are arranged next to each other on a support plate (18). The module is arranged on a base plate (24) of a sub-unit of the battery. The support and base plates are connected with a mounting system (26). A fastening element (30) i.e. projection, of the mounting system is formed on the module, and another fastening element (32) of the mounting system is formed on the base plate. The fastening elements are engaged with each other. The latter fastening element is formed by a recess (36).    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for connecting with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a lithium-polymer-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening elements of the mounting system enable quickly engaging the battery module with the base plate in a simple and reliable manner. The battery cells can be assembled on the base plate without using additional tools. The design of the battery enables easily including a mounting operation of the battery into automated process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery module.    Battery module (14)    Battery cells (16)    Support plate (18)    Base plate (24)    Mounting system (26)    Fastening elements (30, 32)    Recess (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has a winding electrode portion wound on positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate (12A). Outer and inner peripheral sides of edge portion of winding start side of negative electrode plate are provided with collector exposure portions (24a,24b). A single-spread portion (25) of negative electrode active material layer (23) is formed in outer peripheral side. A reinforcement layer (27) is formed in negative electrode collector exposure portion of inner peripheral side. Reinforcement layer is made of polyolefin resin and inorganic filler.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV), and as drive power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile phone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - Since the strength of the inner peripheral side of the edge portion of the winding start side of copper foil is increased, the generation of distortion in a negative electrode plate when charging/discharging cycle is repeated can be prevented. The swelling of the battery is reduced. Since the thickness of negative electrode plate is reduced, the number of windings can be increased and the capacity of the battery can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode plate (12A)    Negative electrode active material layer (23)    Exposure portions (24a,24b)    Single-spread portion (25)    Reinforcement layer (27)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a container (4) that accommodates each unit cell (3), which has an electrolyte layer (1c) between positive and negative electrode layers (1a,1b). The container is filled with fluid (5) to pressurize the unit cell. The unit cells are arranged in parallel to prevent contact with the container in normal line direction.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium battery for information technology equipment e.g. mobile telephone. Can also be used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performance of the battery is improved since the unit cells are arranged in parallel to prevent contact with the container in normal line direction. Safety is improved by using inactive gas e.g. helium, nitrogen and argon as fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the battery.    Positive and negative electrode layers (1a,1b)    Electrolyte layer (1c)    Unit cell (3)    Container (4)    Fluid (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (11) has a cylindrical accommodating portion (11b) which accommodates a cylindrical cell (10). The interior area of a flat heat exchange portion (11a) is provided with a circulation portion which circulates a refrigerant. The accommodating portion is integrated with the flat heat exchange portion.    USE - Heat exchanger used in battery module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space efficiency can be improved, since the accommodating portion is integrated to the flat heat exchange portion which has circulation portion. The excessive cooling of cylindrical cell can be prevented, and the bias of the temperature of a cylindrical cell can be decreased. Thus the lifetime of the cylindrical cell can be improved. The heat-exchange operation can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Cylindrical cell (10)    Heat exchanger (11)    Heat exchange portion (11a)    Accommodating portion (11b)    Battery case (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a porous body flow path (22) used as a reactive-gas flow path arranged on the outer side of a pore layer (18,20). A gas diffusion layer (21) is not arranged between the pore layer of an anode pole (12) side and a porous body flow path, even though the pore layer and the porous body flow path of the anode pole side are connected. The pore layer of the anode pole side has water-repellent property. The porous body flow path of the anode pole side has hydrophilicity.    USE - Fuel cell used for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle and home.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses flooding which occurs within fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Fuel cell (1)    Anode pole (12)    Pore layer (18,20)    Gas diffusion layer (21)    Porous body flow path (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing repeatedly a moisture process and a drying process to a hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane (34) equipped with electrode catalyst layers (36a,38a) before joining porous diffused layers (36c,38c) to the hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The porous diffused layers are integrated to both sides of the hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure for fuel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimensional change accompanying the humidity change can be suppressed favorably. The generation of the stretching force accompanying the dimensional change can be suppressed by the hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The durable fall by the damage of the hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process of manufacturing electrolytic membrane and electrode structure for fuel battery.    Hydrocarbon type solid polymer electrolyte membrane (34)    Electrode catalyst layers (36a,38a)    Porous diffused layers (36c,38c)    Catalyst coating membrane (40)    Processing apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly that is comprised of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The electrode assembly is installed in a case. A cap plate (31) is coupled with the case, and a short-circuit portion (57) provided in a short circuit hole (37) formed in the cap plate. The short-circuit portion is electrically connected to one of the electrodes, and a valve portion (70) is provided under the short circuit hole.    USE - Rechargeable battery mounted in vehicle such as electric-vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve portion can efficiently maintain the fuse portion to be in a short-circuit state, when short-circuit occurs due to over current so that safety of the rechargeable battery can be improved. The excessive current flows through the short-circuit tab can be prevented. Since the valve portion is formed in the shape of plate where the notch is formed, the variation of operation pressure due to variation of elasticity can be prevented. The leakage of the gas can be prevented by providing the sealing portion, the short-circuit portion can be stably operated at the predetermined pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cut-away perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Terminal (21)    Cap plate (31)    Short circuit hole (37)    Short-circuit portion (57)    Valve portion (70)
NOVELTY - The electrode (26) has a main section (56) whose sides face positive electrode (24) with the separator (28) between in a rolled state where the negative electrode forms the electrode group (22) with the positive electrode and the separator. A protruding region protrudes from an end of the main section in a rolling direction. A portion of the hydrogen-storage alloy particles contained in the protruding region is provided with an average diameter larger than an average diameter of the hydrogen-storage alloy particles contained in the main section.    USE - Negative electrode for nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery (claimed) used for variety of applications such as portable device and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The life-cycle of the battery can be prolonged without degrading the shape quality of the negative electrode. The industrial value of the electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery.    Electrode group (22)    Positive electrode (24)    Negative electrode (26)    Separator (28)    Main section (56)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a circuit board (13) in which a protective circuit of a battery (12) is mounted. An exterior portion (11) accommodates the battery and the circuit board. A molding portion (10) consists of a reaction curable resin which covers the circuit board of the battery. The removal traces (48) of the linear excessive molded resin are formed along the boundary between the exterior portion and the molding portion.    USE - Battery pack used in electronic device and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the generation of the shrinkage cavity is prevented, the thickness of the resin which covers the battery can be ensured. Hence the shock-resistant intensity of the battery pack can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of battery pack, an electronic device, an electric power system; and    (2) an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the molding portion.    Battery pack (1)    Molding portion (10)    Exterior portion (11)    Battery (12)    Circuit board (13)    Removal trace (48)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a cell stack (3) on which a cell (1) is stacked. A converter (150) is provided for boosting a pressure of the cell stack. A switching element (SW1) is provided in the converter. A current sensor (CS) is provided for measuring an electric current delivered to the converter from the cell stack. An output voltage (VH) of the converter is larger than an input voltage (VL) of the converter. A learning process unit is configured to perform an origin learning of the current sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used as electric power generation system for robot, boat, ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The improvement of the zero-point-adjustment performance within the fuel cell system can be achieved, even when the offset is produced in current sensor when the starting time of fuel cell is long. The flow of electric current in single phase can be reduced, the size of the components can be reduced and damage to the fuel cell system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Cell (1)    Cell stack (3)    Converter (150)    Current sensor (CS)    Switching element (SW1)    Output voltage (VH)    Input voltage (VL)
NOVELTY - The element (13) has resilient clamping ribs (13.1) resiliently deformed for connecting a single cell (2) and a cooling plate (5) of a battery with each other, where the element comprises an U-shaped cross-section. The plate and the cell are connected with each other by return force produced by resilient deformation of the ribs. The ribs are parallely arranged next to each other. A connecting web (13.5) connects the ribs with each other. The connecting web is extended perpendicular to the ribs such that a comb-like structure of the element is obtained. The element is made of metal or plastic.    USE - Fastening element for force-fit connection of a cooling plate with single cells such as rectangular flat cells in a battery for a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element can be mounted in a simple manner, and utilizes the clamping ribs for fastening and fixing the components of the battery, thus enabling quick and cost-effective assembly of the battery without supplementary tools, and hence assembling the battery in a short time and simple manner. The fastening element can be formed with fewer number of attaching parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fastening element.    Single cell (2)    Cooling plate (5)    Fastening element (13)    Resilient clamping ribs (13.1)    Connecting web (13.5)
NOVELTY - The operating temperatures (T1-Tn) of the batteries (B1-Bn) are recorded, and adjusted by a temperature control arrangement (4). The electrical internal resistances (R-i-1-R-i-n) of batteries are recorded, and the temperature of the batteries is adjusted such that the internal resistances of the batteries are equal.    USE - Method for operating electrically interconnected electrochemical batteries used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input power from the battery is not reduced due to increased stress or overload. The uniform distribution of the total electric current to all of the batteries can be achieved, and the lifetime of the batteries can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for operating electrically interconnected electrochemical batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the graphical view relating the electrical internal resistance of battery and the operating temperature of the battery, and the schematic view of the electrical load circuit with several electrically parallel-connected batteries and a device for operating the batteries.    Temperature control arrangement (4)    Batteries (B1-Bn)    Internal resistances of batteries (R-i-1-R-i-n)    Operating temperatures of batteries (T1-Tn)
NOVELTY - The feed-through structure (3) has housing portion (5) that is made of low-melting material such as aluminum. The housing portion has an opening (7) through which a pin-shaped conductor (11) made of glass or glass-ceramic material is passed. An annular base portion (9) is formed in the pin-shaped conductor.    USE - Feed-through structure used in housing of electrical memory device such as battery cell (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery cell mounted in electronic device such as mobile telephone and vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The elevated burden in the feed-through structure can be prevented reliably so that the mechanical stability and thermal stability of the feed-through structure can be improved efficiently. The installation space of the battery cell can be reduced effectively and the losses due high current can be suppressed reliably. The electrical resistivity of the battery cell can be enhanced so that the service life of the battery cell can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for preparing feed-through structure; and    (2) method for providing battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the feed-through structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Feed-through structure (3)    Housing portion (5)    Opening (7)    Annular base portion (9)    Pin-shaped conductor (11)
NOVELTY - The housing has two cup-shaped sub-elements (5, 6) made of electrically conductive material. Flanges (7, 8) connect the sub-elements with each other. The flanges are connected with each other by a clamp (9) that surrounds the flanges in an electrically conductive manner. A sealant (10) and an adhesive are arranged between the flanges. The flanges are freely formed by sealing grooves. The clamp comprises a U-shaped cross-section, where side pieces of the U-shaped cross-section are inwardly bent. The clamp is laterally pushed onto the flanges.    USE - Battery housing for receiving prismatic single cells i.e. lithium ion cells (claimed), for a battery e.g. traction battery, heavy duty battery and/or high voltage battery, for a partially electrically driven vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell-battery-hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flanges are connected by the clamp that surrounds the flanges in an electrically conductive manner, thus ensuring better electromagnetic compatibility of the battery cells with respect to the environment, and easily and efficiently mounting the housing. The design of the housing enables avoiding the need for forming openings for receiving screws in the flanges, thus forming the flanges in a compact and simple manner, and hence optimizing the housing with respect to installation space and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of a region in which sub-elements are connected with each other by flanges.    Cup-shaped sub-elements (5, 6)    Flanges (7, 8)    Clamp (9)    Sealant (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a membrane electrode assembly (2) which has a polymer electrolyte membrane (2b). The main surfaces of the separators (4a,4c) which respectively contact the gas diffusion layers (5a,5c) are provided with the flow channels for the reactive gas at one side. The cooling flow fluid flow paths (11a,11c) are formed in the other side of the main surfaces of the separators. The cooling flow fluid gaskets (7a,7c) prevent the leak of the cooling flow fluid to the exterior.    USE - Fuel cell for use as energy source for motor vehicle, and a distribution type electric power generation system such as domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal deterioration of a sealing structure can be suppressed by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (2b)    Separators (4a,4c)    Gas diffusion layers (5a,5c)    Cooling flow fluid gaskets (7a,7c)    Cooling flow fluid flow paths (11a,11c)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a corrugated heat conducting plate (4) which is arranged between unit battery cells (2). The heat conducting plate is electrically isolated from unit battery cells. The heat conducting plate is thermally connected with pipe element (5) through which cooling medium flows.    USE - Cooling device for battery mounted in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has simple structure, reasonable design, convenient operation and can be manufactured with reduced cost. The cooling efficiency of the battery can be improved effectively. The occurrence of mechanical damage to the battery can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the sectional and plan views of the cooling device for battery.    Battery (1)    Unit battery cells (2)    Bus bar (3)    Heat conducing plate (4)    Pipe element (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of single cells i.e. lithium ion cells, combined into cell blocks (2.1-2.3). A battery housing (3) is provided for accommodating the cell blocks. The cell blocks are statically mounted in the battery housing. Each cell block is detachably fixable at the battery housing by fastening elements (4.1-4.3) i.e. screws. The fastening elements are formed by brackets (5.1-5.3), which are integrally and detachably connected with the housing in a form-, force- and material-fit manner. The cells are stacked one above other and clamped to the cell blocks by tensioning arrangements.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for a partial electrical driven vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell-battery-hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a high-power battery and/or high volt battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell blocks are statically mounted in the battery housing without using a complex fixed floating bearing, thus enabling simple and inexpensive fastening of the cell blocks at the battery housing while reducing manufacturing cost and weight of the battery. The cell blocks are detachably fixable at the battery housing by the fastening elements, so that tension is uniformly distributed over the fastening elements, thus reducing load at the cell block while reducing bending and shear stresses in fastening points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a battery housing.    Cell blocks (2.1-2.3)    Battery housing (3)    Fastening elements (4.1-4.3)    Brackets (5.1-5.3)    End plates (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of single battery cells (2) whose bottom portions (6) are connected with plate-shaped cooling elements (3) by resilient tolerance compensation elements (7). An electrical insulation film (9) i.e. polymer film, is arranged between the cells and the cooling elements. The film and the compensation elements are integrally connected and/or firmly bonded with one another, where thickness of the film is 50-100 micrometer. The compensation elements are made of open-porous polymeric foam. Heat conductive casting material is arranged between the cells and the compensation elements.    USE - Cylindrical battery such as high speed or high voltage traction battery i.e. lithium ion traction battery (claimed), for driving an electric car and a hybrid car. Can also be used for a nickel metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation film and the compensation elements are integrally connected and/or firmly bonded with one another, thus enabling assembly of the battery in a simple, rapid and reliable manner while ensuring sufficing heat conductivity in the battery for refrigeration of the single cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a single battery cell of a cylindrical battery.    Single battery cells (2)    Plate-shaped cooling elements (3)    Bottom portions of battery cells (6)    Resilient tolerance compensation elements (7)    Electrical insulation film (9)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has a pressure compensation component (2) which is provided with an opening (4) in housing (3). The pressure compensation component is connected fluid-tightly with the opening of housing with respect to the external environment. The pressure compensation component is provided with a negative pressure valve. The pressure compensation component is made of plastic or metal. The housing is filled with the inert gas. The opening of housing is provided with an emergency stop valve.    USE - Energy storage unit/power converter unit e.g. electrochemical battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas exchange between the housing and outer surrounding of the housing can be prevented such that the entry of moisture into housing can be prevented. The accumulation of liquid inside the housing can be prevented so that damage of energy storage unit can be prevented. The pressure compensation component can be protected from corrosion. The structure of energy storage unit can be simplified so that weight of energy storage unit can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the energy storage unit can be reduced. The explosion of housing can be prevented. The damage of pressure compensation component can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage unit.    Energy storage unit (1)    Pressure compensation component (2)    Housing (3)    Opening (4)    Connection unit (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode (60) has a laminated portion that contains a solid electrolyte layer (61) and an active material layer (64). A separator layer is positioned in the direction that intersects the lamination direction of the laminated portion, so that the edge portion of the laminated portion is contacted. The solid electrolyte layers and the active material layers are stacked alternately. A conductive-support-agent layer is provided in the interlayer of solid electrolyte layers and active material layers.    USE - Electrode for all-solid-state-battery (claimed) for use as power supply of personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle or electric power storage, electric vehicle e.g. car, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laminated portion contains solid electrolyte layer and active material layer, the lithium ion conductivity is ensured, the amount of electrolyte can be reduced, and the amount of active materials can be increased. The capacity of the battery is high, and the manufacturing process is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) An all-solid-state battery; and    (2) A manufacturing method of an all-solid-state battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode.    Electrode (60)    Solid electrolyte layer (61)    Active material layer (64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (101) has density detection unit (112) that detects density of fuel supplied to polymer electrolyte fuel cell (102). Liquid level detection unit (113) detects position of liquid level in mixing tank (108). Control unit (120) outputs supply command signal to high concentration fuel-supply unit, when detected position of liquid level exceeds preset liquid level position. Control unit outputs supply command signal to high concentration fuel-supply unit or water supply unit, when detected position of liquid level is less than preset liquid level position.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell system used for electric motorcycle, assist type bicycle, wheelchair and car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system effectively controls the driving operation of the fuel cell in stable manner and manages fuel concentration and liquid level in mixing tank, so as to generate electric power with the desired output in efficient way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the direct methanol fuel cell system.    Direct methanol fuel cell system (101)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (102)    Mixing tank (108)    Density detection unit (112)    Liquid level detection unit (113)    Control unit (120)
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module has several connection elements which are connected between adjacent electrode terminals. An accommodating component is provided for accommodating the connection element. A temperature sensor (33) is attached to the detection position side for detecting the state of a cell (10). A locking component (37) is provided for temporarily holding the temperature sensor in the side different from the detection position side, so that the movement of the temperature sensor is ensured. The locking component is located in the accommodating component.    USE - Battery wiring module of battery module (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation work of the temperature sensor into the battery module can be simplified. The manufacturing cost of the battery wiring module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the temperature sensor held with the locking component.    Cell (10)    Temperature Sensor (33)    Insertion section (35)    Locking components (37,39)    Cutting-away section (42)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has an electrolyte (4) formed between a positive electrode (3) and negative electrode (7). The negative electrode is formed with lithium-titanate sintered compact containing lithium titanate having ramsdellite-type crystal structure in which element(s) chosen from niobium, tantalum, aluminum and/or iron is formed into solid solution.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high output and capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode can (1)    Positive electrode collector (2)    Positive electrolyte (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Negative electrode can (5)    Negative electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A metal salt contains monovalent metal cation (excluding lithium cation), and cyano fluorophosphate anion (I).    USE - Metal salt is used for electrode protective film-formation agent for electrolyte for secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for notebook computer, mobile telephone, motor vehicle and personal digital assistance. Uses include but are not limited to primary battery, capacitor, electrochemical element, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The metal salt has excellent positive electrode protective film formation ability, electroconductivity and oxidation-resistant electric potential. The electrolyte using the metal salt has excellent safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal salt contains monovalent metal cation (excluding lithium cation), and cyano fluorophosphate anion of formula: -P(CN)nF6-n (I).    n=1-5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The stacked-cell battery (1) has a cell-laminated casing (12) on which several battery cells (10) are laminated. An end plate (14,16) is provided at the both ends of the cell-laminated casing. A cooling plate (18,20) comprises a side surface coolant flow path (36a,36b) formed along the cell lamination direction. An end surface coolant flow path (28a) is formed at the end plate. The end surface coolant flow path at the end plate and the side surface coolant flow path of the cooling plate are connected with each other.    USE - Stacked-cell battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, etc., for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle and electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the stacked-cell battery can be improved and the performance of the battery can be improved and the heat dissipation at the edge of the battery cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the stacked-cell battery.    Stacked-cell battery (1)    Battery cell (10)    Cell-laminated casing (12)    End plate (14,16)    Cooling plate (18,20)    End surface coolant flow path (28a)    Side surface coolant flow path (36a,36b)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a fuel battery to which liquid fuel is supplied. A current sensor (38) measures electric power generation electric current of the fuel battery. A fuel transport unit i.e. fuel transport pump (34), conveys the liquid fuel to the fuel battery. A failure judgment unit determines presence or absence of failure of the current sensor by determining whether power consumption of the fuel transport unit measured by an electric power sensor (39) exists in predetermined range. The electric power sensor measures the power consumption of the fuel transport unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The failure judgment unit determines the presence or absence of the failure of the current sensor by determining whether the power consumption of the fuel transport unit measured by the electric power sensor exists in a predetermined range at reduced cost, so that damage to the fuel battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle with an fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (2)    Control unit (29)    Fuel transport pump (34)    Current sensor (38)    Electric power sensor (39)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode portion (15) which is provided with positive electrode (22) and negative electrode (32). A lithium supply board (12) is provided to form lithium supply source (12a) in main surface of lithium collector (12b) having a metal foil. The lithium supply source is positioned at the outer surface side of the electrode portion through the collector. The lithium supply source is formed of metallic lithium, lithium manganate, lithium cobaltate, lithium nickelate, nickel lithium cobaltate, nickel cobalt lithium manganate, or lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Electrochemical device such as lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery for use in electric vehicle, energy regeneration system, uninterruptible power system, wind power generation unit, and photovoltaic power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection property and the contact resistance of the electrochemical device can be improved by using the metal foil. The internal resistance of the electrochemical device can be reduced in efficient manner. Since the through-hole is not provided in the collector, the material cost and the manufacturing cost of the electrochemical device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium supply board (12)    Lithium supply source (12a)    Lithium collector (12b)    Electrode portion (15)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing estimates of irreversible voltage loss and current voltage of fuel cell stack (12). A difference between the irreversible voltage loss and current voltage is determined (58) and analyzed to determine (60) whether the voltage difference is greater than voltage threshold. The voltage recovery process of fuel cell stack is performed (62) if the difference between the irreversible voltage loss and current power loss is greater than voltage threshold.    USE - Method for determining when a voltage recovery process of fuel cell stack is to be performed in fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage recovery process of fuel cell stack in fuel cell system is realized so that efficiency of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system and flowchart explaining the process of determining when a voltage recovery process of fuel cell stack is to be performed.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Determining difference between irreversible voltage loss and current voltage (58)    Determining whether voltage difference is greater than voltage threshold (60)    Performing voltage recovery process of fuel cell stack (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining route for operating cycle of vehicle (100). The thermal conditioning measure is selected based on the determined route. The conditioning of RESS (122) is performed by applying selected thermal conditioning measure. The RESS temperature is predicted for driving cycle. The target temperature is selected based on predicted RESS temperature.    USE - Method for thermal conditioning of rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) of vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric car. Can also be used for sedan, truck, sport utility vehicle (SUV), two-wheeled rear-wheel or front-wheel vehicle, four-wheeled vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of thermal conditioning of the RESS can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for thermal conditioning of RESS.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of the vehicle.    Vehicle (100)    Under carriage (112)    Wheel (116)    RESS (122)    Heat exchanger (128)
NOVELTY - The component i.e. pouch (10), has a pouch casing (46) defining a seal compartment (50) to accommodate electrochemical cells (12, 14, 18) i.e. lithium-ion cells. Positive and negative casing terminals (54, 58) are electrically interconnected with respective positive cell terminals (22, 30, 38,) and negative cell terminals (26, 34, 42) of the cells. The terminals are primarily composed of same chemical element i.e. aluminum. The negative and positive casing terminals are respectively welded to the negative and positive cell terminals inside the compartment.    USE - Component i.e. pouch, for a battery device (claimed) for an electronic device and a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a nickel cadmium battery device, a nickel-metal hydride battery device, a lithium ion battery device and a lithium ion polymer battery device for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, gas powered vehicle or electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The component enables construction of the battery device without exposed welds of dissimilar metals, thus improving quality of welds and corrosion resistance. The positive and negative casing terminals are primarily composed of aluminum, thus reducing mass and cost of the battery device. The component enables wide use of welding techniques to connect the terminals to each other and/or to bus bars.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, perspective side view of a battery component with electrochemical cells.    Pouch (10)    Electrochemical cells (12, 14, 18)    Positive cell terminals (22, 30, 38)    Negative cell terminals (26, 34, 42)    Pouch casing (46)    Seal compartment (50)    Positive casing terminal (54)    Negative casing terminal (58)
NOVELTY - A carbon catalyst has a parameter W of 11 gausses or less in electron spin resonance spectrum appearing in 3200-3500 gausses.    USE - Carbon catalyst is used in carbon catalyst layer of fuel battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon catalyst has excellent oxygen reduction activity. Since a metal is not used in the carbon catalyst, the necessity to remove metal is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon catalyst, which involves primary heating of nanodiamond at 1000 degrees C, secondary heating at 1400-1600 degrees C to produce nano onion structure and performing nitrogen process by ammoxidation at 600 degrees C; and    (2) cathode catalyst layer, which uses carbon catalyst and is used in fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The electroconductive corrugated layer (1) is provided with a conical needle shaped protrusion (1a). An electroconductive element (2) is formed in a main portion. The front-end of the protrusions are arranged on the electroconductive element at acute angle. One portion of the primary protrusion is allowed to be in dendritic shape. The secondary protrusion is extended from the surface of the primary protrusion.    USE - Electroconductive corrugated layer for electroconductive contact structure of fuel battery (claimed) for electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive corrugated layer can reduce the contact resistance between the elements in the division fuel battery when the contact pressure is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the contact resistance reduction mechanism in electroconductive connection structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive corrugated layer (1)    Conical needle shaped protrusion (1a)    Electroconductive element (2)    Porous element (3)
NOVELTY - An exhaust heat recovery equipment has a radiator fan (17) and a shutter unit (15) disposed in a shroud (14) covering the rear of the radiator (8). A control unit closes each flap (15a) of the shutter unit and reversely rotates the fan when the cooling water temperature is lower than a low water temperature decision value. The control unit also sets reverse rotation torque of the fan based on ram air pressure arising by the traveling airflow.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery equipment for engine, such as direct injection engine e.g. gasoline engine, diesel engine, or lean burn engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat can be efficiently used to heat the radiator and the air conditioner condenser without modifying the engine cooling system and the air conditioner refrigerating cycle, improving fuel consumption, while shortening warm-up time, and improving heating performance in cryogenic environment. Heat exchange capability of the heat exchanger can be recovered, ensuring dehumidifying performance. Vehicle speed sensor may not be used, achieving reduction in cost and number of parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional side view of an exhaust heat recovery equipment with the flaps of the shutter unit closed.    Radiator (8)    Shroud (14)    Shutter unit (15)    Flap (15a)    Radiator fan (17)
NOVELTY - A vehicle air conditioner (1A) has an outdoor heat exchanger (14) and an expansion valve (15) between two indoor heat exchangers (12,16). A four-way switching valve (13) switches flow of refrigerant in one direction which passes the outdoor heat exchanger and the expansion valve at time of cooling or in another direction which passes the expansion valve and the outdoor heat exchanger at time of heating.    USE - Vehicle air conditioner e.g. for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heating or cooling using efficient heat exchange is possible by equalizing mass flow rate in the outdoor heat exchanger and guiding high pressure refrigerant into the same heat exchanger. Both heating and cooling can be performed using only one expansion valve and one four-way switching valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a vehicle air conditioner.    Vehicle air conditioner (1A)    Indoor heat exchangers (12,16)    Four-way switching valve (13)    Outdoor heat exchanger (14)    Expansion valve (15)
NOVELTY - The valve has main portion (40) that includes fluid passage (41) through which fluid flows through inside. A shaft (48) is provided in main portion, and spherical valve (50) is attached to shaft for opening and closing the fluid passage in connection with rotation movement of shaft. A sheet mechanism (80) has sheet element that is provided in fluid passage and switched between contact state and non-contact state at which the sheet element is contacted with or separated from the spherical valve respectively.    USE - Valve apparatus installed in fuel cell system mounted on vehicle such as ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can reduce the sliding friction of spherical valve and wearing property of sheet element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the valve apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main portion (40)    Fluid passage (41)    Shaft (48)    Spherical valve (50)    Sheet mechanism (80)
NOVELTY - The power distribution system has a fuel cell power generating unit which uses the hydrogen gas produced by an air cell electric power generating unit as fuel. A direct-current power supply source comprises an object for grid connection and a secondary battery for off-peak electric power electrical storage. A reverse power-flow timer controller reverses the flow of power from the direct-current power supply source to a commercial power source (5) based on the off-peak electric power utilization and/or off-peak electric power storage.    USE - Power distribution system for use as independent power supply facility.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces scale of commercial power source. Secures solar cell electric power generation, wind power generation, wave-powered electricity generation and air cell electric power generation. Ensures safe and economical independent power supply. Reduces electrical power generation unit price.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the systematic diagram of the implementation of a power distribution system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Magnesium anode air cell (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Secondary battery (4A,4B)    Commercial power source (5)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves performing electrode plate creation process, electrode body creation process, battery assembly process, and electrode plate repair process. The battery assembly process comprises pouring electrolyte solution into the battery container while accommodating the stacked electrode body in battery container. The electrode plate repair process comprises coating repair liquid to the defective portions (W1,W2) with unsatisfactory coating after coating the coating liquid to the belt-shaped negative electrode core material (NB) and before laminating the electrode plate.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery for vehicle or electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables repair of the defective portion of electrode plate by coating repair liquid to the defective portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode plate repair apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view for demonstrating the repair location of the negative electrode plate of the battery.    Negative electrode compound material layer (NA)    Belt-shaped negative electrode core material (NB)    Film (V)    Defective portions (W1,W2)    Repair location (X)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (1) comprises battery (12), substrate which connects battery and terminal part, exterior part (11) which arranges the surroundings of battery and substrate, opening (14a-14c) which is formed in position facing terminal part, molding part (10) by which a hole (16a-16c) is formed between terminal part and opening while integrating battery, substrate, and exterior part, and terminal part which is exposed outside through the hole and the opening.    USE - A battery pack for electrical storage system, electronic device, electric vehicle, and electric power system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Impact resistance and reliability of battery back are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing method of battery pack;    (2) electrical storage system;    (3) electric vehicle; and    (4) electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the external appearance of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Molding part (10)    Exterior part (11)    Battery part (12)    Opening (14a-14c)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves performing solid kneading process (S10), diluted process (S20), and coating process (S30). The solvent is kneaded till completion of the solid kneading process succeedingly after stopping addition of solvent before the change rate falls below to a predetermined threshold value and falls to 0 degree Celsius per milliliter.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, the nickel-hydrogen battery for use as power supply for vehicle or electronic device e.g. personal computer, portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Implements the manufacturing method of battery provided with the quality electrode efficiently by determining the optimal amount of solvent during solid kneading rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multi-axial kneading apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart which shows the manufacture flow of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid kneading process (S10)    Diluted process (S20)    Coating process (S30)
NOVELTY - The bus bar module (3) has a bus bar plate (20) which accommodates bus bars (30), and an insulation cover which covers the bus bar plate. The bus bar plate has a latching parts (25,26) latched by the locking pieces of the insulation cover. The latching parts has latching protrusions protruded in the direction which is parallel with respect to the plane direction of the insulation cover, and wall parts provided facing the latching protrusions. A gap provided between the latching protrusions and wall parts, allows penetration only of corresponding locking piece.    USE - Bus bar module of power supply device (claimed) used for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents fixing of insulation cover to bus bar plate in improper direction since gap in bus bar plate permits penetration only of corresponding locking piece of insulation cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the bus bar module.    Bus bar module (3)    Bus bar plate (20)    Accommodating part (21)    Latching parts (25,26)    Bus bars (30)
NOVELTY - The battery system has an electrochemical cell which consists of a drawn can (42) with a blind side and a side opposite the blind side in an electrochemical cell (26). A positive terminal (40) is disposed in the blind side of the can and is electrically coupled to a positive electrode. A negative terminal (38) is disposed opposite the blind side of the can and coupled to a negative electrode. A base (44) is coupled to a substantially flat edge on opposite side of blind of the can. A bottom surface of the base maintains a substantially flat configuration when coupled to a heat sink.    USE - Battery system for vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved heat transfer and easier assembly while allowing for an improved hermetically sealed cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrochemical cell with a base exploded from the cell for clarity.    Electrochemical cell (26)    Negative terminal (38)    Positive terminal (40)    Drawn can (42)    Base (44)
NOVELTY - 0.1-2 Mole times of fluorine-containing phosphate ester (I) is made to exist with respect to lithium hexafluoro phosphate in solution containing lithium hexafluoro phosphate, and lithium hexafluoro phosphate is stabilized.    USE - Stabilization of lithium hexafluoro phosphate used for nonaqueous electrolyte (claimed) for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium hexafluoro phosphate is stabilized, and thermal stability and hydrolysis tolerance of lithium hexafluoro phosphate are improved without changing structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 0.1-2 Mole times of fluorine-containing phosphate ester of formula: Rf1O-P(=O)(-ORf2)-ORf3 (I) is made to exist with respect to lithium hexafluoro phosphate in solution containing lithium hexafluoro phosphate, and lithium hexafluoro phosphate is stabilized.    Rf1-Rf3=H, 1-4C linear or branched alkyl, or 1-4C linear or branched fluorine-containing alkyl, at least one is fluorine-containing alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte, which contains lithium hexafluoro phosphate, fluorine-containing phosphate ester, and cyclic carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode stainless steel cap (2)    Negative electrode stainless steel cap (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Gasket (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a heat sink which thermally radiates the heat conducted from a heat source (110). A thermoelectric conversion module (130) generates electric power by a temperature difference. A thermally-conductive unit (121) conducts the heat of the heat source. The thermally-conductive unit is equipped with the heat receiving surface of the thermoelectric conversion module. A thermal radiation unit (122) is equipped with the heat sinking plane of the thermoelectric conversion module.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation apparatus used in engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the cooling system can be reduced. The structure of the thermoelectric power generation apparatus can be simplified. The overheating of the heat source can be prevented. The thermoelectric power generation apparatus can be cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the thermoelectric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric power generation apparatus (100)    Heat source (110)    Thermally-conductive unit (121)    Thermal radiation unit (122)    Thermoelectric conversion module (130)
NOVELTY - An ionic-conduction medium has linear carbon chain as principal chain, and contains organic boron type-polymer having a structure in which boron compound is bonded with principal chain through oxygen.    USE - Ionic-conduction medium is used for lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic-conduction medium improves cation transport number.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage device, which has ionic-conduction medium, interposes between positive electrode (22) having positive electrode active material and negative electrode (23) having negative electrode active material, and conducts ion;    (2) manufacture of ionic-conduction medium, which involves using linear carbon chain as principal chain by high molecular compound, condensation-reacting hydroxyl group and boron compound in ionic liquid, and producing ionic-conduction medium containing organic boron type-polymer and ionic liquid; and    (3) organic boron type-polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)    Gasket (25)    Sealing board (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a charging device connected with a transmission mechanism that is provided with a two-stage gear rack mechanism and a pair of bevel gears. The charging device generates electric energy. A storage device is stores the electric energy. The charging device is provided with an electric motor/generator that is utilized for transmitting power to the transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is connected with a linear motor. The linear motor and a bevel gear mechanism are connected with the electric motor/generator.    USE - Energy regenerating device for a suspension system use in a vehicle i.e. bulldozer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and inexpensive. The device improves better working performance and ensures complex road condition recovery. The device automatically changes performance of the suspension system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy regenerating device in partial section.
NOVELTY - The application system has a multi-stage voltage rectifying system provides energy stored in an energy storage device through a thermoelectric converter. A driving and energy feedback device is utilized for regulating voltage and driving a device operation through a power supply unit.    USE - Energy recycle circulating application system.    ADVANTAGE - The application system processes redundant heat energy and feeds back electric energy through circulation, so as to increase energy using efficiency.
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing high-polymer compound polyvinylidene fluoride and hybrid materials having proton conductivity, are dissolved in dimethylacetamide. A catalyst is added. The hybrid material is silicon-containing compound having isocyanate groups. The obtained solution is cast into a film on a smooth glass surface, the solvent is evaporated, and the film is stripped off from the glass surface. The film is heated to make the hybrid material form a silicon-oxygen-silicon network to form a proton-conduction channel, and obtain a proton-conducting film.    USE - Preparation of proton-conducting film.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple industrial preparation of proton-conducting films having excellent proton conductivity, without using sulfonating agent, which causes environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing high-polymer compound polyvinylidene fluoride and hybrid materials having proton conductivity, are dissolved in dimethylacetamide. A little amount of catalyst is added. The concentration of polyvinylidene fluoride in the solution is 10-35 wt.%. The hybrid material is silicon-containing compound having isocyanate groups. The concentration of hybrid material in the solution is 1-25 wt.%. The obtained solution is cast into a film on a smooth glass surface to a thickness of 10-300 microns. The solvent is evaporated and the film is stripped off from the glass surface. The film is heated at 50-140 degrees C to make the hybrid material form a silicon-oxygen-silicon network to form a proton-conduction channel, and obtain a proton-conducting film having a thickness of 5-150 microns.
NOVELTY - A proton conductive polymer is dissolved in an organic solvent or water to obtain proton conductive polymer solution. The inorganic proton is mixed with proton conductive polymer solution, and subjecting to mechanical ball milling to obtain mixture of inorganic proton conductive material or inorganic proton conductive material powder including inorganic component dispersed in proton conductive polymer solution. The mixture is provided on a substrate, and the solvent is volatilized. The mixture is cured to obtain flexible inorganic/organic compound proton exchange film.    USE - Preparation of flexible inorganic/organic compound proton exchange film used for vanadium redox flow battery, chloroalkali industrial electrolysis, supercapacitor and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of inorganic/organic compound proton exchange film having excellent proton conductivity, flexibility, dimensional stability, heat resistance and mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - The device has a support plate (4) placed between machine elements and a case (6) and with an upper face opposite to the case, a lower face opposite to the machine elements and hollow spacers (41). The machine elements are mounted on the lower face. The spacers extend on a side of the upper face, and are supported on a surface of the case, and allow a passage of a tightening element i.e. thumb screw, inside the spacers to tighten the plate against the case. A tube is mounted on the upper face by a fastener (7) i.e. screw, in a space between the plate and the case delimited by the spacers.    USE - Device for assembling machine elements e.g. container and battery, and a tube e.g. hydraulic line and electric cable (all claimed), mounted under a case of a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer allows the passage of the tightening element through the support plate so as to maintain the support plate tightened between the case and the machine element, and the tube is mounted on the upper face by the fastener in the space between the plate and the case delimited by the spacers, thus improving assembly of the container, the battery and the tube, and facilitating interventions during lifetime of the machine elements on the car without dismounting the tube, and hence avoiding draining of a water circuit for hydraulic lines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The machine elements are a battery (1) and a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembling device including a fastener of a case, a battery and a container.    Battery (1)    Support plate (4)    Case (6)    Fastener (7)    Hollow spacers (41)
NOVELTY - The solar hybrid vehicle has a vehicle chassis, a vehicle energy configuration system, and a braking energy recycling device (11). The solar energy is collected and stored in the vehicle energy configuration system. The braking energy recycling device is connected to a storage battery pack (6). A sensor is fixed between the vehicle energy configuration system and the storage battery pack. The vehicle energy configuration system is connected to an on-board automatic control system, an external charging interface (15) and an electric motor (7).    USE - Solar hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption is reduced. The utilization of solar energy is increased. The solar hybrid vehicle is more aesthetic and user-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar hybrid vehicle.    Storage battery pack (6)    Electric motor (7)    Braking energy recycling device (11)    External charging interface (15)
NOVELTY - The lifting device (5) has frame structure (6) and supporting portion. A lifting device main portion is moved along longitudinal direction of a rotor blade. The supporting portion is provided for supporting and guiding the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade. A lowering and/or lifting portion (7) is provided for lowering and/or lifting a rotor blade segment (4B) and the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade.    USE - Lifting device for connecting rotor blade segments of wind turbine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifting device can be mounted on rotor blades for efficiently replacing, repairing or servicing the blade segment. The operating efficiency of wind turbine can be improved, and weight of the wind turbine can be reduced. Since accidents caused by power failure at a ground vehicle or at a vessel are prevented the safe operation can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for guiding connection of two rotor blade segments of wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments.    Rotor blade segment (4B)    Lifting device (5)    Frame structure (6)    Lowering and/or lifting portion (7)    Coupling guide (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the reformed gas to an oxidizing agent electrode during the non-electric generation state. An electrolytic membrane is humidified (S10) by applying higher electric potential to the oxidizing agent electrode. The hydrogen in the reformed gas at the side of the oxidizing agent electrode is moved (S20) to a fuel electrode through the electrolytic membrane. The oxidizing agent gas is supplied (S30) to the oxidizing agent electrode after the application of voltage, so as to start the electric power generation process.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system (claimed) for use during electric power generation process. Can also be used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell stack can be humidified efficiently at the time of electric power generation process, even if the different humidifier is not provided in the fuel cell system. Hence, the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for operating fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for humidifying electrolytic membrane (S10)    Step for moving hydrogen in reformed gas to fuel electrode (S20)    Step for supplying oxidizing agent gas to oxidizing agent electrode (S30)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling element (10) which is provided for cooling a laminated battery (16) having an electrode-tab (14) connected to a battery element. A laminate film is wrapped with the battery element. An electrode block (12) is provided to contact the cooling element to cover an end surface (22) of the electrode-tab.    USE - System for cooling laminated battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode block is provided to contact cooling element to cover end surface of electrode-tab, the insulation and the cooling capacity in the cooling system of laminated battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling system.    Cooling element (10)    Electrode block (12)    Electrode-tab (14)    Laminated battery (16)    End surface of electrode-tab (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (40b) has shaft hole (78) that is provided in valve structure (74) of ball valve (50) to transmit rotational driving force of rotational drive source with respect to valve mechanism (53), connected with valve structure of butterfly valve (52) and engaged with shaft axis (76). The rotation movement of shaft axis is performed in individual rotation range and co-rotation movement of valve structure of shaft axis and ball valve are performed in co-rotation rotation range.    USE - Valve apparatus mounted in fuel cell system for vehicle such as boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of valve apparatus can be improved, since deterioration by oxidation of anode and cathode at the time of start-stop of valve apparatus can be suppressed reliably and clearance gap is generated in order to avoid interference with bore and valve structure. The flow path shut-down function of valve apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the valve apparatus, top view of stopper portion, bottom view and perspective view of the engagement mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve apparatus (40b)    Ball valve (50)    Butterfly valve (52)    Valve mechanism (53)    Valve structure (74)    Shaft axis (76)    Shaft hole (78)
NOVELTY - A ball valve (50) of valve mechanism (53) is driven by drive source. A valve structure (80) of butterfly valve (52) is arranged in internal flow path (72) of ball valve. The seat surface (104a,104b) of seat elements (106,110) perform locking of seat of valve structure (74) of ball valve. The spring elements (108,112) press seat surfaces of both seat elements towards valve structure. The seat element and spring element are arranged opposite to seat element and spring element. Both seat elements and spring elements are arranged in between valve structure of ball valve.    USE - Valve apparatus mounted in fuel cell system for vehicle such as boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The valve opening state and valve closure state of valve structure of ball valve can be maintained stably. The durability of the valve apparatus can be improved, since deterioration by oxidation of anode and cathode at the time of start-stop of valve apparatus can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the valve apparatus, top view of the stopper portion, and bottom view and perspective view of the engagement mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve apparatus (40b)    Ball valve (50)    Butterfly valve (52)    Valve mechanism (53)    Internal flow path (72)    Valve structures (74,80)    Seat surfaces (104a,104b)    Seat elements (106,110)    Spring elements (108,112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has fuel cell stack (110). A cathode system has a cathode fluid flow path provided with a cathode air inlet line (123), cathode volume within the fuel cell stack and a cathode exit line (121) connected in series for allowing passage of air through the fuel cell stack. A water separator (131) is connected to the cathode exit line of the cathode fluid flow path through a heat exchanger (130). The water separator has water ejection outlet line that is connected to a water containment vessel (140) by a water return line (128).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure relief valve of the water separator increases the back pressure of the fuel cell system, so that need for using transfer pumps is avoided. The inner surface of the vessel is made from corrosion resistant material such as stainless steel, so that contamination of water within the vessel can be prevented. The performance of fuel cell system is optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating arrangement of various components within fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Cathode exit line (121)    Cathode air inlet line (123)    Water return line (128)    Heat exchanger (130)    Water separator (131)    Water containment vessel (140)
NOVELTY - The circuit has two batteries (E1,E2) with two damping components (R1,R2), current storage components (L1,L2) and four battery terminals. Each energy storage circuit includes a capacitor (C) and respective current storage component. A switching control module (100) turns ON/OFF of switch units (1,2) to control the currents flowing from/to respective batteries to/from the capacitor respectively. The selected battery is heated by discharging and charging the selected battery. The damping component, current storage component, switch unit and capacitor are connected.    USE - Circuit for heating batteries used in electric-motor car and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Decreased capacity of the battery caused by increased resistance and polarization of the battery under low temperature conditions can be prevented. The charging/discharging performance of the battery under low temperature conditions can be improved. The service lifetime of the battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the battery heating circuit.    Switch units (1,2)    Switching control module (100)    Capacitor (C)    Batteries (E1,E2)    Current storage components (L1,L2)    Damping components (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode layer provided with lithium-silicon alloy. An electrolyte layer contains a solid electrolyte, and a negative electrode layer further contains a sulfide type solid electrolyte. Composition of the lithium-silicon alloy is measured with a high-frequency induction joint plasma emission analysis. The composition of the alloy is adjusted with compounding quantity of a raw material, where composition ratio of the raw material and the composition ratio of the alloy are correspond together.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, and an electric power source of a vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode layer is provided with the lithium-silicon alloy, so that use of a lithium supply source for a positive electrode can be avoided, and ionic conductivity of the sulfide type solid electrolyte can be made high with 0.10 or more, thus increasing energy density of the battery, and improving safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The condenser has several cell cases (2) which include a cell (1) which is arranged on a heat sink (3) and set as the structure which cools or heats the cell. A heat sink consists of the heat sink main portion (6) and a cover material (7) which covers the upper face opening of the main portion (5). Several fins (10) are divided into the lower surface of the cover material and main portion inside is divided into several medium path (11).    USE - Electric condenser used for the hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed cooling function of the condenser can be maintained and raising cooling or heating efficiency can be improved. The influence of dust or water in the object for construction machines can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electric condenser. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (1)    Cell cases (2)    Heat sink (3)    Opening of main portion (5)    Heat sink main portion (6)    Cover material (7)    Fins (10)    Medium path (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery has anode side catalyst layer (14) and cathode side catalyst layer (15) that are formed in either surfaces of electrolytic film (12). Porous anode side gas diffusion layer (16) and porous cathode side gas diffusion layer (17) are laminated on anode side catalyst layer and cathode side catalyst layer correspondingly. The anode side catalyst layer, cathode side catalyst layer, anode side gas diffusion layer and cathode side gas diffusion layer are provided in specific thickness (T1-T4) in lamination direction to satisfy preset expression.    USE - Fuel battery used for electric power generation, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated by the cathode side is efficiently de-spread to anode side, such that drain property of cathode side can be improved effectively. The damage to the electrolytic film can be prevented. The draining ability and transparency of anode side can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic film (12)    Anode side catalyst layer (14)    Cathode side catalyst layer (15)    Porous anode side gas diffusion layer (16)    Porous cathode side gas diffusion layer (17)    Thicknesses of anode side catalyst layer, cathode side catalyst layer, anode side gas diffusion layer and cathode side gas diffusion layer (T1-T4)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has several unit batteries with the tab terminal (11,12), which are electrically connected to the electrode portion that is charged/discharged. The inside of tab terminals which electrically connects between adjacent set of unit batteries is provided with several projection portions (121) that supply electricity to the surface which contacts with respect to the upper tab terminal. The projection portion between the tab terminals is arranged along the surface of upper tab terminal so that sliding is performed.    USE - Connection structure of secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the external force gets across to tab terminal easily by clamping an insulation element between the groups of tab terminals which electrically connect an electrode portion, the sliding of projection portion is performed actively. The oxide film is difficult to be accumulated on the surface of tab terminal, so that electricity supply resistance can be kept low. The heat generated by charging/discharging the assembled battery can be thermally radiated, and the assembled battery can be effectively cooled by operating a ventilation mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the projection portion.    Upper tab terminal (11)    Lower tab terminal (12)    Insulation elements (33,34)    Projection portion (121)    Front end of projection portion (1211)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (1) has a porous sintered compact in which the catalyst for air cells is sintered. The full capacity of the pore of 50 nm or more of pore diameters is 50 % or less of volumes of the porous sintered compact. The full capacity of the pore of 1-20 nm of pore diameters is 5 to 90 % of volumes of the porous sintered compact. The catalyst for air cells is manganese oxide. The catalyst is supported by the porous sintered compact.    USE - Positive electrode for air cell (claimed) such as battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of the reaction product of metal and oxygen which precipitates to the positive electrode side can be increased, and the discharge capacity of the air cell can be enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Air introduction surface (1a)    Electrolyte solution introduction face (1b)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (3)    Collector (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas communicating holes which respectively distributes oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas in lamination direction of fuel cell (12). A sensing electrode is arranged between oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas communicating holes. A ground fault sensor (68) judges whether ground fault is generated at cathode (24) or anode (26) of sensing electrode, by measuring voltage between output terminals of fuel cell and sensing electrode. A scavenging-air unit supplies scavenging-air to cathode and anode of sensing electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved by providing the ground fault sensor that judges whether ground fault is generated at cathode or anode of sensing electrode, by measuring voltage between output terminals of fuel cell and sensing electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for stopping 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 (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Cathode (24)    Anode (26)    Ground fault sensor (68)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has a main container (6) that accommodates a positive electrode (11), a negative electrode (12), a separator (3) and a main electrolyte solution. A sub-container (7) accommodates a sub-electrolyte solution (8). The sub-electrolyte solution is made to be supplied by the main container in order to replenish main electrolyte solution with utilization of the battery main portion by the sub-container.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of lithium ion secondary battery can be improved by replenishing the electrolyte solution, without opening the battery. The controllability of the timing of injection can be improved efficiently by controlling the opening operation of the sub-container by the piezoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Separator (3)    Main container (6)    Sub-container (7)    Sub-electrolyte solution (8)    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell (11) connected between an output terminal (14) of a positive electrode and an input terminal (19) of a negative electrode. An electric equipment i.e. motor (27), is connected to a load side of a non-contact connection part (26). An inverter (23) is connected to the output terminal of the positive electrode. A conductor wire is connected with an input terminal of an affiliated metal. A direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (18) is connected between an output terminal of the fuel cell and an input terminal of the inverter.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids dissimilar-metal contact between the output terminal of the positive electrode and the input terminal of the negative electrode so as to prevent galvanic corrosion in a bus bar and age deterioration in a plating, thus smoothly performing electric power supply from an inverter to the electric equipment. The apparatus has high magnetic flux density, high efficiency and compact size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of an electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (11)    Output terminal (14)    Converter (18)    Input terminal (19)    Inverter (23)    Non-contact connection part (26)    Motor (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel electrode (200) which is provided with a catalyst layer (210) which is in contact with the side portion of the electrolytic film (100). The gas diffusion layers (220,320) are arranged in the surface opposite to the electrolytic film. An oxidizing agent electrode (300) has a catalyst layer (310) which is in contact with the other side portion of the electrolytic film. The catalyst layer of the oxidizing agent electrode is provided with an insulating layer, so that catalyst layer is parted along the plane direction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for fuel cell power generation system installed in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon corrosion generated when restarting the battery stack stored by the air atmosphere can be suppressed, so that fall of the battery performance can be suppressed effectively. The efficiency of the fuel cell power generation system can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic film (100)    Fuel electrode (200)    Catalyst layers (210,310)    Gas diffusion layers (220,320)    Oxidizing agent electrode (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves testing a formation degree of an electrically conductive path of a positive electrode compound material layer of a positive electrode plate. Constant voltage of 10 volts is applied between a probe of a scanning probe microscope and a positive electrode core material. An electric current value set between the probe and the positive electrode core material is measured, and an electrode body creation process is performed when an electrically conductive path area ratio is less than a predetermined electrically conductive path area threshold value.    USE - Method for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and an electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables evaluating whether the electrically conductive path is suitable for the positive electrode plate of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for evaluating a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery    (2) a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between an electrically conductive path area ratio of a positive electrode plate and an internal resistance of a battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The closed-type battery has battery can which has a circular bottom surface (16) and accommodates the electric power generation component. The groove parts (21,22) are formed in first region (23) and second region (24) of the battery can, respectively. The length of a groove part existing in predetermined portions (29,31) of the first and second regions, satisfies a predetermined relationship with respect to radius of the circular bottom surface of the battery can. The depth of the groove part is 50 percent of the thickness of the bottom part of the battery can.    USE - Closed-type battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. portable apparatus, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces variation in the operation timing of a safety mechanism since swelling of the bottom part when a battery internal pressure rises, is suppressed by providing the groove parts in bottom surface of battery can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating the outer side bottom part of the closed-type battery provided with two groove parts.    Circular bottom surface (16)    Groove parts (21,22)    First region (23)    Second region (24)    Portions of regions (29,31)
NOVELTY - The device (11) has a DC/DC converter (13) which is electrically connected with a battery of a vehicle. The both ends of a series circuit are electrically connected with a high electric-power load (29). A control unit (25) controls the DC/DC converters (13,19) when the total electrical storage unit voltage (Vc) which is a sum total voltage of the voltage (Vc1) of electrical storage unit (15) and voltage of electrical storage unit (17) is more than a high electric-power load drive minimum voltage (Vsc) at the time of non-driving of the high electric-power load.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. idling stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the control unit controls the DC/DC converters when the total electrical storage unit voltage is more than high electric-power load drive minimum voltage, the electrical storage unit charges/discharges the regenerated electric power of the vehicle. Hence the electric power supply to the high-electric-power load can be performed efficiently, and the regenerated electric power can be effectively used for other loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (11)    DC/DC converters (13,19)    Electrical storage units (15,17)    Control unit (25)    High electric-power load (29)    Total electrical storage unit voltage (Vc)    Voltage of electrical storage unit (Vc1)    High electric-power load drive minimum voltage (Vsc)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing a solid electrolyte and binder to solid electrolyte slurry. The process of coating, drying and producing the solid electrolyte sheet is performed. The active material slurry is provided to distribute the electrode active material and the binder to the solvent, and to produce an electrode active material sheet. Any one of the solid electrolyte slurry and the active material slurry contain primary solvent and secondary solvent whose boiling point is higher than the primary solvent.    USE - Manufacturing method of an all-solid-state battery mounted in personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus and motor vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte green sheet and/or electrode active material green sheet which maintain flexibility and exhibit high mechanical strength can be achieved, even after a prolonged preservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view illustrating the manufacturing process of all-solid-state battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode current collecting plate (38) and a negative electrode active material layer (31) that includes the metal salt of a negative electrode active material particle and carboxymethylcellulose. The negative electrode plate (30) includes a surface layer (36) which dries the aqueous solution containing the ammonium salt of carboxymethylcellulose on the surface (31A) of the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Battery for power supply of portable electronic devices e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the charge and-discharge capacity ratio can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Negative electrode plate (30)    Negative electrode active material layer (31)    Surface of the negative electrode active material layer (31A)    Surface layer (36)    Negative electrode current collecting plate (38)
NOVELTY - The battery monitoring apparatus comprises a control unit (45) that receives status information by performing a wireless communication from a monitoring unit (6). A transmission unit (61) is provided into a battery case (70). The transmission unit is provided for sending out the status information as a radio wave signal. A receiving unit (453) is provided for receiving the status information that is provided in a control case (71).    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery monitoring apparatus comprises a control unit that receives status information by performing a wireless communication from a monitoring unit, where a transmission unit is provided into a battery case, and thus enables to minimize the influence of the electromagnetic wave comes from the outside with slight height.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional schematic view of the battery monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Monitoring unit (6)    Control unit (45)    Transmission unit (61)    Battery case (70)    Control case (71)    Receiving unit (453)
NOVELTY - The numbering apparatus has coupling capacitor that insulates cell monitoring units (42-44) connected by numbering private line (201,202). A microcomputer (61) performs numbering to highest cell monitoring units (41). The numbering private line is provided in remaining cell monitoring units to connect cell monitoring unit and high-order cell monitoring unit at predetermined electric potential level. Microcomputers (62-64) perform numbering based on numbering state of other cell monitoring units received through controller area network communication wire (101).    USE - Apparatus for numbering battery cell monitoring unit, mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the numbering apparatus can be simplified. The cost reduction of the numbering apparatus can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the automatic numbering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Highest cell monitoring unit (41)    Cell monitoring unit (42-44)    Microcomputers (61-64)    Controller area network communication wire (101)    Numbering private line (201,202)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery holder (2) which divides a battery storage space (20) to accommodate the battery cells (1) separately. The surface of the battery cell is equipped with a heat generating main portion (3). An accommodation clearance gap arranges the heat generating main portion between the inner surface of the battery storage space and the battery cell surface. The heat generating portion is arranged along the outer peripheral surface of the battery cells. The heat generating portion supplies the electricity to heat the battery cells.    USE - Battery pack used for electric scooter and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Several battery cells are heated uniformly at the short period of time. The battery performance is improved rapidly, even in the intense cold use environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Battery holder (2)    Heat generating main portion (3)    Battery storage space (20)    Connecting boss (27)
NOVELTY - The pack has an exterior case accommodating multiple unit cells, and a pin part (132b) penetrated by a guide hole of a guide part that is protrudingly provided from a bottom wall inner surface of the exterior case. A latch (13b) is attached to the pin part and resiliently biased with respect to the exterior case by a helical spring (15b). The helical spring includes metal materials and adheres to an anchor part (133b) in the latch. The anchor part is melting-transformed and formed in a state in which a spring edge part (151b) of the helical spring is wound.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle, a notebook type personal computer and an electric tool. Uses include but are not limited to an electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid type electric vehicle (HEV), an electric vehicle (PEV) and an electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The anchor part is melting-transformed and formed in the state in which the spring edge part of the helical spring is wound, so that the electroconductive spring does not move to the unit-cell side, and generation of the internal short circuit can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack that shows a state, where a helical spring is attached with respect to a latch.    Latch (13b)    Helical spring (15b)    Pin part (132b)    Anchor part (133b)    Spring edge part (151b)
NOVELTY - The system has power line (15) that performs transmission and reception of the signal by information processing apparatus while connecting the information processing apparatus and other electrically powered equipments with the power supply. The power line is extended from the power supply to information processing apparatus. Several element power lines (15a-15c) are connected to information processing apparatus. An inductor (52A-52C) is attached in series. A bypass unit (54) connects the element power lines through a capacitor attached to several element power lines.    USE - Power line communication system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the signal strength by movement of electrically powered equipment can be suppressed effectively and the influencing of the electrical problem of information processing apparatus periphery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bypass circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the wiring of the power line communication system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Power line (15)    Element power lines (15a-15c)    Inductor (52a-52c)    Bypass unit (54)
NOVELTY - The battery (100A) has a negative electrode active material layer (243) provided on surfaces of a negative electrode collector, and a separator (262) interposed between a positive electrode active material layer (223) and the negative electrode active material layer. An uncoated part (242) of the negative electrode collector is positioned along width direction of a positive electrode collector. The collectors are wound at surroundings of a winding shaft. A metallic lithium (120) is attached to the uncoated part of the negative electrode collector.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as a drive power supply of an electric vehicle, motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic lithium is attached to the uncoated part of the negative electrode collector, thus improving output of the battery in low charge condition, and charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100A)    Metallic lithium (120)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)    Uncoated part (242)    Negative electrode active material layer (243)    Separators (262, 264)
NOVELTY - The battery case (20) has the housing (21) in which several batteries (40) are accommodated. The electrode (42) of the battery protrudes to the region outside the circulation region of the housing in which the liquid heat medium is circulated. The circumference of the electrode is provided with the sticker portion to seal the electrode. The liquid heat medium and the electrode are electrically insulated by the sticker portion.    USE - Battery case used in battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The workability of the battery case is improved effectively, even if the liquid medium is circulated in the housing. The life time of the battery case is improved. Since the fin is extended in the direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the battery case, the circulation of the liquid heat medium is not inhibited by the fin easily. The short circuit of the electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery case (20)    Housing (21)    Battery (40)    Electrode of battery (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrode material layer on the current collector foil. The load of predetermined value is applied in vertical direction with respect to the electrode-material layer using the press die (5) provided in the close spacing direction with respect to the electrode-material layer. The load is increased from predetermined value. The quality of the electrode plate (7) is inspected based on the moving distance of press die, when the load by the press die is increased from predetermined value.    USE - Method for inspecting electrode plate of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, metallic lithium battery and nickel hydrogen battery used in motor vehicle, computer and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The workability and inspection precisions of an electrode plate can be improved effectively. The reliability of the electrode plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the inspection apparatus of electrode plate.    Drive unit (4)    Press die (5)    Stationary plate (6)    Electrode plate (7)    Inspection apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The air supply apparatus has an air introduction portion (11) that takes and introduces air to a fuel cell. A silencer (20) is provided between the air introduction portion and the fuel cell, and is arranged for reducing the flow noise of the air taken by the air introduction portion. The silencer is arranged in vicinity of a radiator fan (60). A drain hole (27) is provided in the silencer and is arranged along an airflow path of the radiator fan to discharge the water approached inside of the silencer to outside.    USE - Air supply apparatus of fuel cell mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the drain hole is provided in the silencer and is arranged along an airflow path of the radiator fan, the water approached inside of the silencer can be discharged effectively to outside. Thus the fall of muffling capability can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the air supply apparatus.    Air-intake duct (10)    Air introduction portion (11)    Silencer (20)    Drain hole (27)    Radiator fan (60)
NOVELTY - The material has a positive mix layer (124) formed on a positive electrode collector (122), where the material is produced by mixing a positive electrode active material, electrically conductive material, binder, dispersing agent and a solvent. Density of the dispersing agent is set to specific value, density of the conductive material is set to specific value, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorbed quantity of the conductive material is set to specific value. The electrically conductive material is chosen from Ketchen Black, acetylene black, and furnace-type carbon black.    USE - Positive mix layer forming material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized as a power supply of a book-type personal computer, portable terminal and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material forms the positive mix layer on the positive electrode collector, thus improving output characteristics of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery by adding the dispersing agent to suppress the increase in viscosity of paste, and hence achieving better electroconductivity of the positive mix layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dispersing agent consists of high molecular compound, anionic compound and cationic compound. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Electrode body (11)    Separator (13)    Positive electrode collector (122)    Positive mix layer (124)
NOVELTY - The device has a cover body (202) whose part is connected with a safety valve part (206). The safety valve part includes a valve part (207) and a cleavage part (208) that is extended toward a battery outer side from the cover body. The cleavage part is connected with the valve part, and a battery case (201) includes multiple battery storage chambers. Thickness of a thinnest part (209) is determined by controlling a bottom dead center of a press. A hole is closed by crimping a negative electrode terminal (204) through an insulation gasket (203).    USE - Power supply device for use with a safety device of a battery i.e. secondary battery, utilized in a vehicle e.g. forklift, hybrid car and electric vehicle, an electronic device and a domestic-use storage battery apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The device forms a small safety valve by one press molding even if the thick cover body has thickness 0.3 mm, so that a corresponding range is wide, the variation in the working pressure of the valve is reduced and the productivity of the safety device of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a safety device for a battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery case (201)    Cover body (202)    Insulation gasket (203)    Negative electrode terminal (204)    Safety valve part (206)    Valve part (207)    Cleavage part (208)    Thinnest part (209)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a suppression cancellation unit (124) returning an output of a fuel cell and operation amount of a fuel cell unit (18) to a normal operation area when suppression cancellation conditions are satisfied. A reset starting-up speed change part (126) enlarges supply amount of the reactive gas to the fuel cell, output current of the fuel cell and variation of output voltage when predetermined high-load conditions and cancellation conditions are satisfied during electric power generation suppression by an electric power generation suppression part (122).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reset starting-up speed change part enlarges supply amount of the reactive gas to the fuel cell, output current of the fuel cell and variation of output voltage when predetermined high-load conditions and suppression cancellation conditions are satisfied, so that drivability of the vehicle is improved when high load is requested and electric power generation suppression of the fuel cell is avoided. The vehicle ensures maintaining fuel consumption while avoiding electric power generation suppression of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell unit (18)    Electric power generation suppression part (122)    Suppression cancellation unit (124)    Reset starting-up speed change part (126)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (100), has a positive electrode (30) including a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode (40) including a negative electrode active material. A non-aqueous electrolyte (90) is positioned in contact with the materials. Relationship between dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorbed quantity about whole quantity of the positive electrode active material and DBP absorbed quantity about the whole quantity of the negative electrode active material contained in the battery satisfies specific equation.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use as a power supply of a personal computer, portable terminal and an electric motor mounted in a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings). Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relationship between DBP absorbed quantity about whole quantity of the positive electrode active material and DBP absorbed quantity about the whole quantity of the negative electrode active material contained in the battery satisfies specific equation, thus exhibiting function of difluorophosphate more appropriately and higher performance, effectively utilizing difluorophosphate added to electrolyte solution, and raising output resistance of the battery easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Winding electrode body (20)    Positive electrode (30)    Negative electrode (40)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (90)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has rough surfaces (23,24,33,34) with which positive electrode (30) and negative electrode (20) mutually meshes on both sides of separator (40). Each rough surface has a shape from which the gap formed between the rough surfaces of the winding inner side deformed by winding and mutually opposed, while rough surfaces of the winding outer side are fixed in the winding direction.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use in e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the crack generation by winding stress, while reducing the internal resistance of battery since rough surface has a shape from which the gap formed between the rough surfaces of the winding inner side deformed by winding and mutually opposed, while rough surfaces of the winding outer side are fixed in the winding direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view which shows the electrode structure before winding of the lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode (20)    Negative electrode collector (21)    Negative mix layer (22)    Rough surfaces (23,24,33,34)    Positive electrode (30)    Separator (40)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has an outer side battery (Bo) located in an outer side of the molten salt assembled battery. Thermal capacity of a center battery (Bc) is smaller than thermal capacity of the outer side battery, and a center battery heater (21) heats the center battery. An outer side battery heater (23) heats the outer side battery, and a heat insulation container (24) covers an outer surface of the outer side battery. Electrolyte of the center battery is melted rapidly by heating the center battery by the center battery heater at a time of warm up.    USE - Molten salt assembled battery for mounting on a motor vehicle such as lorry and bus, driving an electric vehicle and storing electric power in a middle-scale power network and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The battery melts the electrolyte of the center battery rapidly by heating the center battery by the center battery heater at the time of warm up, thus achieving reduction of the warm-up time and the burden reduction of an auxiliary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a warm-up method for a molten salt assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a molten salt assembled battery.    Center battery (Bc)    Outer side battery (Bo)    Molten salt assembled battery (20)    Center battery heater (21)    Outer side battery heater (23)    Heat insulation container (24)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, binder (a) and solid electrolyte is formed on collector (a), negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, binder (b) and solid electrolyte is formed on collector (b), solid electrolyte layer is formed by press-molding composite particles including binder (c) containing solid electrolyte and polymer, on positive electrode active material layer and/or negative electrode active material layer to obtain all-solid-state-secondary battery.    USE - Manufacture of all-solid-state-secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides all-solid-state-secondary battery having excellent output characteristics, cycling characteristics, productivity and durability. The electrode has high peeling strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, binder (a) and solid electrolyte is formed on collector (a), a negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, binder (b) and solid electrolyte is formed on collector (b), a solid electrolyte layer is formed by press-molding composite particles including binder (c) containing solid electrolyte and polymer, on positive electrode active material layer and/or negative electrode active material layer to obtain all-solid-state-secondary battery. The binder (c) has iodine number of 0-30 mg/100 mg.
NOVELTY - The method involves peeling electrode-material layer formed on collector of electrode plate (7). A surface of peeled electrode-material layer is pressed by using press die (5). The press die is provided with cavity portion that is enclosed by press surface that provides pressure to electrode-material layer. The pressed press die is spaced apart from surface of electrode-material layer, and quality of electrode plate is inspected based on shape of peeled electrode-material layer.    USE - Method for inspecting electrode plate of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, metallic lithium battery, and nickel hydrogen battery of motor vehicle, computer, and other portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus having improved workability can improve the inspection precision of electrode plate, in simple and accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective views of the apparatus for inspecting electrode plate of secondary battery and portion of the apparatus.    Drive unit (4)    Press die (5)    Stationary plate (6)    Electrode plate (7)    Apparatus for inspecting electrode plate of secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The drivable distance estimation apparatus has a present position acquisition part that acquires the information to show the present position and the advancing direction of an electric vehicle (1). A map data acquisition part is provided for acquiring map data including the present position. A route setting part is provided for setting the road that exists in the advancing direction from the present position. A battery consumption information acquisition part is provided for acquiring the battery consumption information for the driving a road link.    USE - Drivable distance estimation apparatus for estimating the drivable distance with the remaining capacity of a vehicle-mounted battery in an electric vehicle along a route shown by a navigation apparatus (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The route setting part is provided for setting the road that exists in the advancing direction from the present position, and hence ensures reduced processing load of the navigation apparatus, thus improving the real-time property of the drivable distance estimation apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a navigation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric vehicle (1)    Battery (2)    Generator (3)    Vehicle apparatus (4)    Navigation apparatus (6)
NOVELTY - The ceramic green sheet comprises a solid content of inorganic material (85-93%) and organic material (15-7%). The inorganic material comprises binder, plasticizer and disperser. The plasticizer consists of a two-component system comprising first and second components. The green sheet has a porosity of 2-7.5%, a sintering temperature of 1500 degrees C, a sintering shrinkage of 17.5- 21%, a density of 5.75-6.05 g/cm3, and a thickness of 50-800 mu m.    USE - The ceramic green sheet is useful as an intermediate for producing a sensor in an exhaust system of a motor vehicle and a high-temperature fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic green sheet exhibits improved mechanical stability and resilient.
NOVELTY - The fuel gas holder fixing system (1) has a fixing band (12) hanging a shielding cover (10) attached to the circumference of a fuel gas holder (14) at the vehicle under body (26). The fixing band presses the shielding cover upwards, fixing the cover and the fuel gas holder to the under body. A shock absorber (32) is arranged between the shielding cover and the fuel gas holder.    USE - Fuel gas holder e.g. compressed natural gas holder, hydrogen storage tank, fixing system for use in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Position shifting of the shielding cover and the fuel gas holder is prevented by upwardly pressing the shielding cover relative to the holder with the fixing band.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel gas holder fixing system at the vehicle under body.    Fuel gas holder fixing system (1)    Shielding cover (10)    Fixing band (12)    Fuel gas holder (14)    Vehicle under body (26)    Shock absorber (32)
NOVELTY - A copper layer is coated on a surface of platinum particles containing platinum or its alloy. The copper of the copper layer is substituted by gold using aqueous solution which is obtained by adding salt of gold bromide or gold iodide, and the substituted product is contacted with hydrohalide, to obtain a catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is manufactured efficiently with suppressed generation of gold coarse particles.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of catalyst involves precipitating a copper layer suspension in acid aqueous solution (A) containing copper ion in platinum particles or an electroconductive carrier, introducing in copper precipitation tank (15) containing acid aqueous solution (B) containing the copper ion in which at least one portion of the copper material (19) is immersed, introducing suspension in copper precipitation tank by allowing the suspension to pass through in cylindrical column (12) and depositing the copper layer on the surface of platinum particles.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for coating material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides catalyst with reduced energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of catalyst involves precipitating a copper layer suspension in an acid aqueous solution (A) containing a copper ion in the platinum particles or an electroconductive carrier, introducing in a copper precipitation tank containing an acid aqueous solution (B) containing the copper ion in which at least one portion of the copper material (19) is immersed, stirring, introducing suspension in the copper precipitation tank by allowing the suspension to pass through in the cylindrical column by which copper material (b) is positioned and depositing the copper layer on the surface of at least 1 portion of platinum particles. The copper layer is deposited on the surface of the platinum particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device (1) for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of device for manufacturing catalyst.    Device (1)    Cylindrical column (12)    Granular copper sample (13)    Copper precipitation tank (15)    Laminate (16)    Copper material (19)
NOVELTY - Electrode binder comprises polyamidoimide and carbodiimide.    USE - The electrode binder is used in electrode active material layer, preferably negative electrode active material layer of the negative electrode used in lithium secondary battery which is used in motor vehicles (all claimed). The electrode binder is used in various industrial areas requiring powder supply, electrical energy, storage and supply, and in various devices preferably mobile devices chosen from mobile phone, and notebook computers/laptops.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode binder suppresses fall in power, strength and stretchability often caused by decomposition of imide groups present in the polyamidoimide by hydrolysis, hence service life of the lithium secondary battery is prolonged even in cases when water is generated due to repeated charging and discharging of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing the above-mentioned electrode binder;    (2) negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material layer containing the above-mentioned binder and silicon oxide;    (3) lithium secondary battery comprising electrode active material layer containing the above-mentioned electrode binder and electrode active material;    (4) method for manufacturing the above-mentioned lithium secondary battery; and    (5) motor vehicle provided with the above-mentioned lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material contains lithium-metal complex oxide including hexagonal-type lithium-containing complex oxide, and has average particle diameter of 3-12 mu m. The breadth index of particle size distribution of the active material is 0.60 or less.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for nonaqueous secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material efficiently provides battery with excellent electrical property and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material contains lithium-metal complex oxide including hexagonal-type lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: Li1+uNixCoyMnzMtO2+a (where, u is 0.05-0.95, x+y+z+t is 1, x and y are 0-0.5, z is 0.5-0.8, t is 0-0.1, M is magnesium, calcium, aluminum, titanium, vanadium, chromium, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum or tungsten), and has average particle diameter of 3-12 mu m. The breadth index of particle size distribution of the active material is 0.60 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive-electrode active; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has an anode, a cathode and a separation film interposed between the cathode and anode. The separation film is polyolefin porous membrane containing aramid coating layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for camcorder, cellular phone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent electrical performance and cycle characteristics, and is safe. The decomposition reaction with electrolyte of lithium secondary battery is minimized.
NOVELTY - The pouch type secondary battery (110) has pouch with receiving portion (111b) that receives an electrolyte, and a sealing portion which is formed by sealing an outer circumference of the receiving portion. An electrode tab (112) is connected to one side of the pouch to be protruded, and a partition (130) is provided between the pouch type secondary batteries. A frame (132) is extended from the electrode tab supporting portion, and a buffering pad (133) is attached to the inner side of frame to be disposed between the frame and receiving portion.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, cellular phone, laptop computer, and hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the shake of pouch type secondary battery during vibration since the battery can be disposed at an accurate position. Prevents the damage of the surface of battery and reduces the gap between the battery and partition since a buffering pad is attached to the inner side of frame of partition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a partition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery module with partition of pouch type secondary battery.    Pouch type secondary battery (110)    Receiving portion (111b)    Electrode tab (112)    Partition (130)    Frame (132)    Buffering pad (133)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode assembly in which an anode plate, cathode plate and a separation film are alternately laminated. A pouch case is provided for accommodating the electrode assembly. The density in welding point (361) of welding contact surface (380) between cathode lead and cathode tap is made higher than that of welding point (351) of welding contact surface (370) between anode lead and anode tap.    USE - Secondary battery used in electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the density in welding point of welding contact surface between cathode lead and cathode tap is made higher than that of welding point of welding contact surface between anode lead and anode tap, the welding strength between electrode tap and electrode lead of secondary battery can be improved. Thus, the strength of welded area in secondary battery can be improved. The secondary battery can be effectively protected from external shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ultrasonic welding device for performing ultrasonic welding to electrode lead and electrode tap of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode structure of secondary battery.    Electrode tap (310,320)    Electrode lead (330,340)    Welding point (351,361)    Welding contact surface (370,380)
NOVELTY - The electrode (100) has an electrode body (10) provided with a current collector whose surface is treated with stainless steel. The collector is made of a non conducting material, a conductivity material, an aluminum-cadmium alloy and an active and negative material. The conductive material of the collector is selected from a group consisting of polyacetylene, polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polysulfur nitride, indium thin oxide (ITO), copper, silver, palladium and nickel. The active material of the collector is selected from a group consisting of metallic oxide (MeOx).    USE - Negative electrode for a cable-type secondary battery (claimed) such as nickel cadmium battery (NiCd), nickel-hydrogen storage battery (NiMH), lithium ion battery (Li-ion) and lithium ion polymer battery, in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves rate characteristics of a battery by increasing surface area during charging/discharging process of the battery. The electrode can control volumetric expansion of an active material layer so as to prevent deformation of the battery. The electrode has high stability and prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative active material of the collector is selected among silicon, lithium, Zinc, Tin, manganese, cadmium, cerium, nickel and Iron. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cable-type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a negative electrode.    Electrode body (10)    Electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (170) has several prismatic battery cells (104) that are electrically connected together and arranged in side-by-side configuration. The prismatic cells are electrically connected to one negative terminal (180) and one positive terminal (178). A battery support supports several prismatic battery cells, and extends under and supports a middle portion of each of several prismatic battery cells. One tray is supported by another tray. One electrical connector is coupled to two negative and positive terminals from an exterior of battery assembly main portion.    USE - Battery assembly for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly is featured with improved electrical safety, reduced cost and mass/volume and the thermal connection between the temperature sensor and battery support can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of assembling battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery assembly.    Battery cells (104)    Battery assembly (170)    Positive terminal (178)    Negative terminal (180)    Handle (188)
NOVELTY - Graphite article having a porosity of at least 10% and a permeability of no greater than 1 millidarcy, is claimed.    USE - The graphite article is useful in: nuclear reactors and electrochemical fuel cells; and for producing silicon and polysilicon.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite article: exhibits high porosity and ultra-low permeability; and can be manufactured quickly with less processing time, when compared to conventional methods.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel and oxidizing gas to electrochemical cells. A set point representative of variable load (8) is defined, and fuel pressure and oxidizing gas pressure in a fuel cell stack (2) of a hybrid system (1) are monitored. The pressure in the fuel cell stack is regulated at a reference value, and voltage representative is regulated at terminals of a cell at the reference value by adapting input impedance of a direct current (DC) to DC converter (4). The variable load is distributed between the fuel cell stack and a battery (6) by varying pressure.    USE - Method for managing operation of a hybrid continuous current supply for supplying power to an electric engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables distributing the variable load between the fuel cell stack and the battery by varying pressure, thus optimizing performance of the hybrid system and increasing lifetime of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell stack is selected from multiple series-mounted electrochemical cells. The variable load is designed as a car engine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for managing a hybrid continuous current supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid system.    Hybrid system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    DC to DC converter (4)    Battery (6)    Variable load (8)
NOVELTY - The battery (RB1a) has a laminated electrode assembly in which positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates are laminated via separators to form a set of layers. The electrode assembly is housed in an encapsulating case, where electrolytic solution is filled in the case. Positive and negative collector terminal electrically connects the plates to external terminals. Rectangular plate-like shaped anti-displacement units (6A, 6B, 7A, 7B) are arranged inside and outside a lid, so that parts of the units are positioned symmetrically with respect to a surface of the lid.    USE - Laminated lithium secondary battery for use in a battery pack (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a portable electronics device such as mobile phone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-displacement units are arranged at the same position inside and outside the lid, so that a set of secondary batteries can be stacked, so that each secondary battery is not deformed, and positions of the secondary batteries are not shifted from each other, thus suppressing deformation of each secondary battery and avoiding electrode assemblies of the secondary batteries from shifting, and hence avoiding breakage to be occur in terminals even when external force such as vibration is applied to increase performance stability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack. The layers are positive electrode active material layers and negative electrode active material layers. The electrolytic solution is ethylene carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery pack casing (CA)    Battery pack (M1)    Laminated lithium secondary batteries (RB1a-RB1d)    Rectangular plate-like shaped anti-displacement units (6A, 6B, 7A, 7B)    Connection terminal (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (RB) has an encapsulating case (11) for housing an electrode assembly (1), and a lid (12) for sealing the case. Organic electrolytic solution is filled in a battery constituted of the case and the lid. The electrode assembly includes stacked lamination body units in which positive electrode plates, negative electrode plates and the separators are laminated to form a predetermined number of layers. Alignment and anti-misalignment engaging portions are provided to contacting surfaces of the units to be stacked, where the units are positioned and stacked using engaging portions.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lamination type lithium secondary battery, for use with an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The lamination body units can be fixed to a correct position without shifting from each other for avoiding damage to the terminal portion even when external force i.e. vibration is applied, thus manufacturing the battery with high reliability. The battery forms an uneven surface and a recess and salient formed by adhering tape having better insulating property and thermal resistance, to a predetermined portion, thus forming the uneven surfaces for preventing misalignment easily and preferably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Secondary battery (RB)    Electrode assembly (1)    Encapsulating case (11)    Bottom surface of an encapsulating case (11a)    Lid (12)
NOVELTY - The bus-bar case (1) has a bus-bar holding unit that holds several bus-bars (2) as a unit. The bus-bar holding unit is electrically connecting the adjacent cells in several cells (601) arranged in predetermined direction and each calls includes a purge valve respectively. A hose holding unit (102) holds the waste gas hose (3) for guiding the gas discharged from the purge valve provided in each of several cells in predetermined direction.    USE - Bus-bar case for use in electrical storage apparatus for vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The change of the flow-path shape of waste gas flow path can be responded flexibly, and thus the waste gas hose can be fixed on to assembled battery strongly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage apparatus; and    (2) vehicle carrying electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus-bar case (1)    Bus-bars (2)    Waste gas hose (3)    Hose holding unit (102)    Cells (601)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and oxygen. The average particle diameter of the active material is 3-7 mu m. The ratio of the difference of particle diameter (D90) and particle diameter (D10) with respect to average particle diameter is 0.6 or less.    USE - Positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides battery with high capacity and excellent battery characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and oxygen, and is of compositional formula: Li1+uNixCoyMnzO2+a, where u is 0.40-0.60, z-x is u or less at the time of z-x is more than 0.4, and u=z or less at the time of z is 0.6, x is 0-0.5, y is 0-0.5, z is 0.5-0.8, x+y is more than 0, x+y+z is 1, and a is 0.4-0.6. The average particle diameter of the active material is 3-7 mu m. The ratio of the difference of particle diameter (D90) and particle diameter (D10) with respect to average particle diameter is 0.6 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery block (100) has several batteries that are arranged and accommodated in the holder (11). The holder has a cylindrical accommodating unit that is configured for accommodating the batteries. Several grooves are extended in an axial direction, and are formed on the side wall of the holder. A rivet (30) is attached to the grooves when the battery block is fixed to the fixing plate.    USE - Battery block for motor vehicle such as electric motorcycle. Can also be used in electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be easily fixed to the fixing plate by the simple structure. The battery pack can be provided with the high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rivet and battery block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holder (11)    Spacer (12)    Positive electrode plate (13)    Rivet (30)    Battery block (100)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a coil element (2) whose assembly (10) includes a pair of coil (2a,2b) connected in paralleled state and an annular magnetic core. A side wall section (41) surrounds the circumference of assembly and is a base-plate section (40). An insulating sheet is arranged between the base-plate section and coil element. The insulating sheet is made from amide-imide resin, polyimide resin, epoxy resin or polyester resin. The adhesive bond layer is obtained when silicone resin, acrylic resin or epoxy resin are hardened.    USE - Reactor for component of power converter device such as vehicle-mounted direct current (DC)-DC converter (all claimed) mounted on hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can be manufactured easily with sufficient productivity. The cost and time required for manufacturing the reactor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of reactor;    (2) converter; and    (3) power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil element (2)    Coil (2a,2b)    Assembly (10)    Base-plate section (40)    Side wall section (41)
NOVELTY - The modifier (1) has a heating layer (3) that heats a modified layer (2) by exothermic reaction by a combustion catalyst (8). Mixed gas is mixed with combustion gas and support-combustion gas which is supplied to heating path in the heating layer. The heating path is separated into several separation channels by separation walls (11,13) parallel to the wall surface on which the combustion catalyst is applied. The separation channel is provided to discharge the mixed gas at a different position of combustion catalysts.    USE - Modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Exothermic reaction can be widely raised with the whole combustion catalyst by a simple structure, without using a pipe. The wide range of modified layer can be maintained at the temperature suitable for reforming reaction, so that favorable reforming reaction can be achieved. The modifier can efficiently heat the modified layer by exothermic reaction by the combustion catalyst, so as to efficiently supply reformed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and exploded perspective view of the modifier.    Modifier (1)    Modified layer (2)    Heating layer (3)    Combustion catalyst (8)    Separation walls (11,13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has several storage battery modules (11) that are arranged along a predetermined arrangement direction. A cooling-medium flow path circulates the cooling medium for cooling the storage battery module, and the heating medium flow path circulates the heating medium for heating the storage battery module. The cooling-medium flow path and the heating medium flow path are arranged by turns in the arrangement direction of the storage battery module.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling effect by cooling medium and the heating effect by heating medium can be uniformly provided with respect to each storage battery module, thus the equalization of the temperature of each storage battery module can be attained. The storage battery module can be temperature-controlled suitably by electrical storage apparatus so that the time efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Storage battery module (11)    Cooling-medium pipe (12)    Heating medium pipe (13)    Terminal boards (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The battery has electric power generation element in which positive and negative electrodes are laminated through separator. An electrolyte solution is poured when power generation element is accommodated in battery. A battery container is formed in airtight structure of battery can with base (12). The base has upper and lower surfaces with pre determined thickness. A safety valve (13) is integrally formed on battery cover (3) together with peripheral wall portion (14) by pressing. The upper surface of a safety valve is positioned below lower surface of base.    USE - Square storage battery such as lithium secondary battery, for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thrust parallel to the upper surface of the battery cover can be supported corresponding to the thickness of the base so that the strength of the base with respect to the thrust can be improved. The sealing performance of the duct can be improved by attaching the connector pipe of the duct into the internal peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion. The structure of storage battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery with battery cover in disconnected state.    Battery cover (3)    Base (12)    Peripheral wall portion (14)    Groove (15)    Recessed portion (18)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage system has a capacitance serious consideration type battery (1) that is equipped with an electric condenser. An instantaneous force type battery (2) is equipped with an electric condenser. The capacitance serious consideration type battery and instantaneous force type battery are electrically connected together through a current control circuit. A voltage adjustment circuit (6) is provided with a current control circuit.    USE - Electrical storage system such as battery system for use as power supply of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, railway vehicle and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flowing into the batteries can be reduced by using the current control unit so that service lifetime of the electrical storage system having high output and high capacitance density can be improved. The size of the electrical storage system is reduced by simplifying the structure of storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery system.    Capacitance serious consideration type battery (1)    Instantaneous force type battery (2)    Diode (4)    Coil (5)    Voltage adjustment circuit (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery block (3) in which rectangular-shaped batteries (1) are arranged in stacked fashion. A cooling mechanism is provided to cool a cooling plate (21). The cooling plate is linked in thermally coupled condition with cooling faces (1X) constituting bottom faces or side faces of the rectangular-shaped batteries. A potting resin layer (9) is provided at outer circumferential face of the battery block. The cooling faces of rectangular-shaped batteries are connected in thermally coupled fashion with the cooling plate at exposed section (9X).    USE - Power supply device for supplying power to vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The potting resin layer is provided at outer circumferential face of the battery block, and the cooling faces of rectangular-shaped batteries are connected in thermally coupled fashion with the cooling plate at exposed section. Thus, the respective rectangular-shaped batteries are reliably fixed in stable fashion while cooling the rectangular-shaped batteries rapidly and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device for electric power.    Rectangular-shaped battery (1)    Cooling face (1X)    Battery block (3)    Potting resin layer (9)    Exposed section (9X)    Cooling plate (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a fuel cell interconnected to power supply and provided to generate power using fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas. An auxiliary power switch (57) is provided to switch the power supplies to the respective auxiliaries from storage battery (B). A control device (7) is provided to control the auxiliary power switch. The control device is provided to discriminate the auxiliaries into auxiliaries necessary for the start-up of the fuel cell and auxiliaries unnecessary for the start-up.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is provided to control the auxiliary power switch, and is provided to discriminate the auxiliaries into auxiliaries necessary for the start-up of the fuel cell and auxiliaries unnecessary for the start-up of the fuel cell. Thus, the small and inexpensive fuel cell apparatus in which startup process can be performed even when there is no power supply from the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system with electric power generation unit and hot water storage unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (2)    Power conditioner (6)    Control device (7)    Auxiliary power switch (57)    Storage battery (B)
NOVELTY - Alkali storage cell comprises negative electrode, sintering-type nickel positive electrode which makes a nickel hydroxide as main positive electrode active material, and one or more compounds chosen from niobium compounds, tungsten compounds, and molybdenum compounds and alkali electrolyte solution.    USE - The alkali storage cell is used in vehicle, preferably hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The cell minimizes discharge voltage loss in low SOC regions, post-durability charging efficiency loss and accompanying output loss by simultaneously controlling charge voltage and oxygen-generating voltage in high SOC regions and has reliability for long period of time and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alkali storage cell comprises negative electrode, sintering-type nickel positive electrode which makes a nickel hydroxide as main positive electrode active material, and one or more compounds chosen from niobium compounds, tungsten compounds, and molybdenum compounds and alkali electrolyte solution. The mass ratio of zinc in zinc hydroxide with respect to nickel in nickel hydroxide constituting a positive-electrode active material is 7 mass%. The addition amount of one or more compounds chosen from niobium compounds tungsten compounds and molybdenum compounds with respect to nickel in nickel hydroxide constituting a positive-electrode active material is 0.5-2 %mass. The alkaline electrolyte solution contains either 0.4-5.3 mol/l of sodium hydroxide or 0.3-0.8 mol/l of lithium hydroxide.
NOVELTY - The negative electrode terminal (8) has a aluminum layer such as base material layer (80) that is provided with a first region connected with a battery terminal connection board and a second region that is adjacent to the first region on the same surface side. A nickel layer such as terminal-connection layer (81) is connected with a battery negative electrode. The nickel layer is arranged so as to laminate with respect to the aluminum layer in the second region of the aluminum layer.    USE - Negative electrode terminal for battery such as lithium ion battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength of aluminum and nickel metal layers can be improved. Thus the mutual peeling of the metal layers can be suppressed effectively. The weight of the battery negative electrode terminal can be reduced effectively. The short circuit with the battery negative electrode terminal and the cover of the battery case can be prevented by insulating the battery negative electrode terminal and the cover of the battery case. The battery negative electrode and the metal layer inserted in the hole can be electrically connected more reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery negative electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Cover (2)    Negative electrode terminal (8)    Base material layer (80)    Terminal-connection layer (81)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has three membrane/electrodes assemblies (31-33) and two metallic bipolar plates (21, 22) interposed between the membrane/electrodes assemblies. Each of the bipolar plates includes a metal foil (41) and another metal foil. The metal foils face the respective membrane/electrodes assembly, and are secured by welds (211, 221) such that the weld of one bipolar plate is not superimposed on the weld of the other bipolar plate. The metal foils include guide channels, where the welds are formed at the bottom of the guide channels, and the welds are spot or linear.    USE - Fuel cell for converting chemical energy into electrical energy in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The metal foils facing the membrane/electrodes assemblies are secured by welds such that the welds of the bipolar plates are not superimposed on each other, thus improving homogeneity of density of current through the membrane/electrodes assemblies while preventing corrosion and reducing the cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Bipolar plates (21, 22)    Membrane/electrodes assemblies (31-33)    Metal foil (41)    Welds (211, 221)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining and storing mounting location of battery (10) using an image sensor then controlling movements and operations of battery replacing robot (30) when unlocking signal is confirmed. The pre-mounted battery is ejected from battery seating base of battery mounting module (210) then controlling movements and operations of battery replacing robot to move a prepared fully-charged battery into the battery mounting module. A mounting completion information is transmitted to battery charging station when fully-charged battery is mounted on the battery seating base.    USE - Exchanging method of battery used in battery charge station system (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables battery to be exchanged from upper portion of vehicle without inconvenience in the operation of the vehicle. Exchanges battery efficiently and conveniently by automatically replacing task through communication between electric vehicle and battery charge station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery exchanging system.    Battery (10)    Battery replacing robot (30)    Electric vehicle (200)    Battery mounting module (210)    Protection cover (213)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery mechanism (34) has an alternator (43) having a rotary shaft (40), which is coupled to, and driven to rotate by a combustion engine (12). A scroll-type expander (72) having an output shaft (70), which is coupled to the rotary shaft of the alternator. The output shaft applies a rotational drive force to the rotary shaft to assist rotation of the rotary shaft. A torque limiter (58) is located between the rotary shaft of the alternator and the output shaft of the expander.    USE - Waste heat recovery mechanism for recovering heat in internal combustion engines mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability electricity generation even when the expander is locked by providing a torque limiter which allows the rotary shaft to be rotated and by improving the cooling of alternator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waste heat recovery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the waste heat recovery mechanism.    Combustion engine (12)    Waste heat recovery mechanism (34)    Rotary shaft (40)    Alternator (43)    Torque limiter (58)    Output shaft (70)    Expander (72)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell powered engine has a section in which the air is heated by ceramic, e.g., molybdenum disilicide, heating units. Eight heating units are spaced evenly around a one meter diameter by one half meter chamber to heat a chamber to 1200-degrees Celsius. The fuel cell is set outside an engine and liquid hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell from tanks either in the wings or elsewhere on the aircraft or spacecraft. The use of fuel cell and heating units provide the heat necessary for jet engine to produce thrust and to power the other components, e.g., turbine, of jet engine.    USE - Fuel cell powered jet-engine for powering spacecraft or aircraft through atmosphere before lighting rocket engine to reach low-Earth orbit.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces emission of aircraft that rely on jet engines for propulsion since the only by-product of the fuel cell jet-engine is water and one fuel cell for each jet engine would use less fuel, e.g., liquid hydrogen and potentially liquid oxygen. Increase the capability of jets using the fuel cell as the fuel cell requires less fuel than conventional jet engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell attached to the heating units and turbine of the engine.
NOVELTY - The electromechanical driveline has a power splitting device (20) which includes three rotating elements (22,24,26). A rotating power source/load is connected to the first rotating element. An electrical motor/generator (3) is connected to the second rotating element. An electrical motor/generator (4) is connected to the third rotating element. The power splitting device is configured such that a rotational speed of the first rotating element is not in fixed proportion to rotational speeds of the second and third rotating elements.    USE - Electromechanical driveline for electric vehicle and wind turbine (all claimed). Can also be used in power station and industrial drives.    ADVANTAGE - The motors/generators are contained in a common housing of power splitting device so that the bearings and couplings can be easily removed and driveline design can be simplified. The bearings and couplings can be shared when a common housing is utilized for both driveline and motor/generator, so that shaft couplings can be eliminated and cost of the system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a wind turbine;    (2) an electric vehicle; and    (3) a gearbox.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating fully integrated power splitting unit containing two integrated motor/generators using planetary gear set as power splitting device.    Input/output shaft (1)    Electrical motor/generators (3,4)    Power splitting device (20)    Rotating elements (22,24,26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plate-shaped unit arranged between adjacent cells (10a). A current measurement unit is provided at a site corresponding to the local site of the plate-shaped unit in mutually insulated state, and electrically contacts with one cell. An electric current sensor detects electric current flowing through the current measurement units. An electroconductive unit (102) is provided in the plate-shaped unit, and electrically connects the other cell with the current measurement unit.    USE - Electric current measurement apparatus for fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Measurement precision of electric current flowing through the side of the cell is improved. Size of the apparatus is reduced by decreasing thickness dimension of collecting plate in lamination direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the principal part of the apparatus illustrating the flow of electric current in the collecting plate during electric power generation state of fuel cell.    Cells (10a)    Electroconductive unit (102)    Printed circuit boards (110,120)    Electrode (111)    Insulating adhesive agents (121,124)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing electrically conductive material with solvent to produce an electrically conductive material solution during material distribution step (S111). Powdery binder is mixed in the electrically conductive material solution to produce electrically conductive material binder solution. A positive electrode active material is mixed in the electrically conductive material binder solution to produce coating liquid for positive electrodes.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing method for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Output of battery is improved since coating of positive electrode active material is suppressed by the binder. Electronic conductivity is improved since carbon-type electrically conductive material is mixed in solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Material distribution step (S111)    Powder form binder mixing step (s112)    Positive electrode active material mixing (s113)
NOVELTY - The power distribution member is formed by bending and piling up a sheet (12) containing first layer formed of metal material (17) such as copper and second layer formed of graphene (18) having smaller electrical resistance. The second layer is formed thinner than first layer.    USE - Power distribution member used for bus-bar for supplying electricity to e.g. battery, motor of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and weight of the power distribution member and simplifies processing of power distribution member into given shaped since sheet used as raw material of power distribution member is formed by accumulating first layer made of metal material such as copper and second layer made of graphene. The power distribution edge is easily connectable with the exterior electrode by arranging the metal material to outermost layer of power distribution member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sheet of a power distribution member.    Sheet (12)    Sheet edge portion (14)    Sheet thin portion (16)    Metal material (17)    Graphene (18)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has four unit cells (20,20A-20D) electrically connected in series and integrally formed in container main body (25) in state which makes adjacent unit cells share adjacent wall surface (25X). The container main body can be made of metal or heat-resistant resin such as PTFE.    USE - Assembled battery e.g. molten salt battery, lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves good heat conduction between the unit cells and enables easy temperature balancing and keeping uniform temperature of the unit cells by making adjacent unit cells share adjacent wall surface of container main body. Improves battery life and rate characteristic while shortening battery buildup-time since electrolyte moves favorably and current density is raised. Reduces weight of assembled battery that becomes suitable in automotive application in which weight reduction is required when container main body is made from resin which is lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Unit cells (20,20A-20D)    Negative electrode (21)    Container main body (25)    Wall surface (25X)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves producing a laminated body by laminating a solid electrolyte layer (3), a positive electrode active material layer (4), and a negative electrode active material layer (6). A degreasing process is performed by heating the laminated body under an atmospheric condition at a temperature greater than the thermal decomposition temperature of a binder but less than the oxidation temperature of an electrode active material.    USE - Manufacturing method for all-solid-state battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in information-related equipment. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, or communication apparatus. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective degreasing of solid electrolyte layer and antioxidation of active material to suppress generation of short circuit and self-discharge, thus ensuring safety and reliability of all-solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (4)    Negative electrode active material layer (6)    All-solid-state battery (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (C) has gas seal member (3) that occludes between the peripheral part of the membrane electrode structure (1) and separators (2A,2C). The seal elastic parts (EA,EC) are provided to eliminate the surface direction force acting on the membrane electrode structure. The seal elastic parts have at least one portion, connecting the separator among the gas seal members that tracks and deforms into the displacement of the surface direction of the membrane electrode structure.    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to electrolytic membrane of the membrane electrode structure reliably by providing seal elastic parts to eliminate the surface direction force acting on the membrane electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell, and the sectional drawing of the membrane electrode structure in contracted state.    Membrane electrode structure (1)    Separators (2A,2C)    Gas seal member (3)    Fuel cell (C)    Seal elastic parts (EA,EC)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has peltier unit (21) which is provided with thermoelectric conversion element. The surface sides of thermoelectric conversion element are provided with heating surfaces (23,24). A battery (13) is connected to the heating surface (23). A thermal storage unit (25) is provided with thermal storage portion (M), and is connected to the heating surface (24). The heating surface (23) and battery are connected with battery side thermal-medium circuit (27). The thermal medium is circulated between heating surface (24) and thermal storage unit.    USE - Apparatus for regulating temperature of battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, aircraft, boat, ship, and building e.g. house.    ADVANTAGE - The battery and thermal storage unit are connected to the heating surfaces respectively, so that the heat radiated from conversion unit can be utilized effectively at the time of battery cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the apparatus for regulating temperature of battery.    Battery (13)    Apparatus for regulating temperature of battery (20)    Peltier unit (21)    Heating surfaces (23,24)    Thermal storage unit (25)    Battery side thermal-medium circuit (27)    Thermal storage portion (M)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (20) has a case (22) which accommodates the battery laminated body (21) formed by stacking two or more thin batteries (10). The upper surface (24) and the lower surface (23) of the case spreads in direction orthogonally crossed with respect to the lamination direction of the thin battery, and are formed by electroconductive component. The upper and lower surfaces are electrically connected through the side part (23a) of case lower surface while at least one of the upper surface and lower surface is a curved surface.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses heat generation and expansion of the secondary battery during penetration of foreign material since short circuit current will not flow into foreign material but into the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery.    Thin batteries (10)    Assembled battery (20)    Battery laminated body (21)    Case (22)    Lower surface (23)    Side part (23a)    Upper surface (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has a controller (24) that adjusts the reactive-gas feed rate to a fuel cell to change the current-voltage characteristic of the fuel cell is changed, such that switch control of a second mode outputs the electric power required by a load (14,16) and the stoichiometry ratio of the reactive gas is raised when the second mode is determined in either a climb state or an acceleration state. A first mode makes the target voltage of the fuel cell adjust the real voltage of the fuel cell with the output voltage of a converter (22).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Attains efficiency improvement in whole fuel cell vehicle, since deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Load (14,16)    Converter (22)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The warm-up apparatus (1) has two heaters (16,21) which heat first and second fluids using electric power of a battery (2) which heat-exchanges with the fluids. An air conditioner (6) ventilates the vehicle interior with warm air. When operation request of the air conditioner is detected and warm air of desired temperature is not obtained, or temperature of battery is less than a reference temperature, or the battery cannot be heated using the first fluid, any one of the heaters with the short required operation time is operated. The heated fluid is supplied to the battery or air conditioner.    USE - Warm-up apparatus for heating battery and vehicle interior of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heating of battery and vehicle interior can be performed while holding power consumption of battery low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram showing the warm-up apparatus of an electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Warm-up apparatus (1)    Battery (2)    Air conditioner (6)    Heaters (16,21)    Detour (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting the autorotation shaft in parallel with direction of magnetic field. An electrolytic vessel (6) is auto-rotated along anticlockwise or clockwise direction with respect to the magnetic field. The voltage and electric current are applied through electrolyte medium (5) with respect to pair of electrode (7) provided in electrolytic vessel so that electrode is auto-rotated towards the circumference of autorotation shaft with electrolytic vessel.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode (claimed) such as positive electrode and negative electrode for fuel battery and lithium secondary battery, sensing electrode for biosensor and catalyst electrode for organic-synthesis reaction, used in pharmaceutical and industrial fields.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be manufactured easily. The chiral sensitivity of the electrode can be improved. The surface shape of the electrode can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for manufacturing the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte medium (5)    Electrolytic vessel (6)    Electrode (7)    Container main portion (61)    Cover portion (62)
NOVELTY - A surface-modified fluorine resin film comprises plasma monomer polymerization layer (16) on surface of fluororesin film layer (15) in the state which removes electric charge in fluororesin film layer and uniform thin film layer which is formed by graft-polymerizing monomer containing reactive unsaturated group by irradiating plasma to surface of fluorine resin film.    USE - A surface-modified fluorine resin film for separators, such as printed matter, printed circuit board, electronic circuit, and battery, waterproof moisture-permeable cloth, filter, insert molding body, roller, solid electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, solar cell surface protection sheet, and building-material sheet.    ADVANTAGE - Surface-modified fluorine resin film has uniform thin film formation and high adhesive strength, modified effect of fluorine resin film is maintained for a long period of time, and prolonged stock of composite body is attained due to stability of modified layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing method of surface-modified fluorine resin film;    (2) manufacturing apparatus of surface-modified fluorine resin film;    (3) composite body; and    (4) manufacturing method of composite body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a cross-sectional diagram of a composite body containing modified film and rubber and a cross-sectional diagram of the destructive part after peeling test.    Fluororesin film layer (15)    Plasma monomer polymerization layer (16)    Rubber layer (17, 17a, 17b)    Destructive part (18)    Composite body (20)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte system comprises anolyte containing ferricyanide ion (Fe(CN)6)3- and ferrocyanide ion (Fe(CN)6)4- and catholyte containing ferrous iron (Fe2+) and ferric iron (Fe3+).    USE - An electrolyte system for flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Redox flow battery electrical energy systems (EES) maintain line voltage during step changes in load to reduce deleterious impact of load transients on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system components, on-board redox flow battery energy storage systems can allow for controlled shutdown of powered systems and loads in event of SOFC system casualty, and an all-iron redox flow battery system is feasible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for redox flow battery containing anolyte consists of (Fe(CN)6)3- and (Fe(CN)6)4- and catholyte consists of Fe2+ and Fe3+.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a single redox flow cell.    Redox flow cell (100)    Flow cell chamber (110)    Ion-selective membrane (120)    1st compartment (130)    2nd compartment (140)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte system has anolyte which contains manganese ions Mn3+ and Mn2+, and catholyte which contains vanadium ions V2+ and V3+.    USE - Electrolyte system for flow battery e.g. redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Redox flow battery has rapid response time, moderate cost, modularity, transportability, low maintenance, and flexible operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for redox flow battery comprising anolyte which contains manganese ions Mn3+ and Mn2+, and catholyte which contains vanadium ions V2+ and V3+.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of single redox flow cell.    Redox flow cell (100)    Flow cell chamber (110)    Ion-exchange membrane (120)    1st compartment (130)    2nd compartment (140)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises a positive electrode comprising a lithium metal oxide, a negative electrode, a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and extractable supplemental lithium where the negative electrode comprises silicon oxide based active material.    USE - The lithium ion battery is useful for vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high capacity, improved performance, and very good cycling properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a composite composition comprising silicon oxide with the structure of SiOx, 0.1 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 1.9 and anode-inert elemental metal.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery connected with a relay to supply power to a locating device. The locating device is equipped with a Global system for mobile Communication (GSM) signal receiver and a transmitter.    USE - Anti-theft storage battery real time monitoring device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can accurately provide position information of a vehicle. The device is safe, and has strong operability.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a layer, which is formed adjacent to the surface of piezoelectric generators for converting mechanical energy of the deformation surface of the wheel bearing. The converted energy is transmitted to the vehicle batteries.    USE - System for producing and applying the energy generated by a wheel bearing.
NOVELTY - The pump has a whirlpool blade connected with a motor to recycling air into kinetic energy. A traffic pressure balancing air pump body blows gas to generate kinetic energy to move a vehicle body along forward direction. A transmission shaft is rotated by the whirlpool blade. The traffic pressure balancing air pump body is provided with an inner piston and a spring. The traffic pressure balancing air pump body provides the kinetic energy to the vehicle body and a charging device.    USE - Traffic pressure balancing gas pump for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The pump adopts the whirlpool blade that is connected with the motor for recycling air into the kinetic energy so as to provide power to the vehicle body. This pump adopts wind resistance to avoid pollution so as to protect environment and reduces fuel energy and private traffic cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a traffic pressure balancing gas pump.
NOVELTY - A film comprising a metallic chromium layer and chromium-carbon mixed layers (A) and (B) is obtained by plating metallic chromium layer on surface of metal substrate, and providing chromium-carbon mixed layer (A) between the metallic chromium layer and the chromium-carbon mixed layer (B).    USE - Film.    ADVANTAGE - The film has favorable anti-corrosion property and conductivity, and reduced resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of film, which involves plasma-processing metal substrate to enhance surface activity of metal substrate in magnetron sputtering plating machine provided with plasma grid bias power supply of 1000-1300 V, duty ratio of pulse square wave of 50-75% and frequency of 40 Hz for 10-15 minutes, plating metallic chromium layer on surface of metal substrate, plating the chromium-carbon mixed layer (A) on the metallic chromium layer, introducing acetylene gas when switching target power supply, controlling content of carbon in the film by controlling flow rate of acetylene to 100 ml/minute, increasing acetylene flow rate to 200 ml/minute within 20 minutes, plating chromium-carbon mixed layer (B) on chromium-carbon mixed layer (B), switching on target power, at the same time, introducing the acetylene gas, controlling content of carbon in the film by controlling flow rate of acetylene to 180-220 ml/minute, stopping heating, and naturally cooling down to room temperature. The plating machine is provided with plasma grid bias power supply, sputtering power supply system, target material and sputtering gas connected in vacuum chamber, and gas supplying system of reaction gas. The sputtering gas is argon. The reaction gas is hydrocarbon gas chosen from acetylene and methane. The metal substrate is placed in vacuum chamber under vacuum degree of more than 1x 10-3 at 140-160 degrees C with target power of 5-10 kw.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a piezoelectric crystal lattice embedded in a tyre, meant to produce electric energy during the running of a tyre on the roadway and to the use thereof. According to the invention, the lattice comprises some piezoelectric crystals (1) placed on the tyre tubing (2), after removing the worn out running surface with a new running surface (3) by recaping. According to the invention, the use of the lattice consists in catching the electric current produced by the deformation of said crystals (1) which contact, by the rotation, the running surface (3) and transfer it to the battery of the vehicle by means of an element (4) secured to the rim by means of some studs placed in the seats (5), the resulting electrical current being directed by means of voltage cables (9 and 10) to an element (6) fixed to the element (4) by means of a bearing located in the recess (7) which is secured with a lock placed in the seat (8), the packing between the elements (4 and 6) being made by means of a rotary sealing ring (11) located between them.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an assembly of fuel cells with proton exchange polymeric membranes, with deionized water cooling system. According to the invention, the assembly comprises a general hydrogen path (7) and some coiled channels (17) of a bipolar plate (3) between which communication is ensured by means of some holes (14 and 15) cut into the thickness of the bipolar plate (3), the oxygen path (8) having the same configuration, where a controlled distribution of the water flow rate between all the cooling faces (4) is achieved by a system of throttles (13) placed on the cooling water supply path (9), after each cooling interface.
NOVELTY - A catalyst support (R) is manufactured by introducing chemical solution containing noble metal (Q) which modifies catalyst metal (Pb) in solvent of dilution tank (4), producing dilution liquid, accommodating suspension in which intermediate body (P) of catalyst support is supported by electroconductive support (Pa), supplying dilution liquid to suspension in reaction tank (5), separating solvent from reaction tank, returning to dilution tank, and reusing while making surface of catalyst metal modify noble metal.    USE - A manufacturing method of catalyst support for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Surface of catalyst metal can be modified with noble metal of micro size, amount of chemical solutions is reduced, melting of catalyst metal is suppressed, durability is improved, and activity of catalyst metal is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus (10) of catalyst support comprising dilution tank (4) which dilutes chemical solution containing noble metal, reaction tank (5) into which suspension is introduced, and solvent separation mechanism (3) which returns solvent separated from reaction tank after making surface of catalyst metal modify the noble metal and producing catalyst support to dilution tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a manufacturing apparatus of catalyst support.    Catalyst support (4)    Reaction tank (5)    Intermediate body (P)    Noble metal (Q)    Catalyst support (R)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cooling module connected with a main frame defining structure of a battery rack. A space division frame divides an inner space of the main frame into multiple layers. A battery module (M) is arranged in the inner space and supported by the space division frame. A pair of refrigerant guide plates (13a) is arranged on upper and lower ends of the battery module in a predetermined angle. A side panel (15) is arranged at a side portion of the main frame and provided with a passage slit (15a). A heat radiation slit is arranged in the battery module.    USE - Battery cooling system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables forming an inlet port in an adjacent layer to diverge flow of refrigerant in a battery rack so as to reduce length of a fluid path, so that the system decreases flux and temperature deflection between the battery modules loaded in different layers and relieves rise in differential pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery rack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery cooling system.    Battery module (M)    Refrigerant guide plates (13a)    Side panel (15)    Passage slit (15a)
NOVELTY - The treatment apparatus has a vessel and metal portion such as blade that is located inside the vessel. A surface (30a) of vessel is coated with a silicon-containing diamond-like carbon (DLC-Si) film (30). A water replenishing unit replenishes the DLC-Si film with water, so as to regenerate an adsorbed water layer (31) on a surface layer of the DLC-Si film.    USE - Treatment apparatus such as disperser mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The service life period of the metal portion such as blade can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the disperser can be reduced. The undesirable admixture of water in the battery materials can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for treating method for charging material in vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the water replenishing process.    DLC-Si (30)    Surface of vessel (30a)    Adsorbed water layers (31,32)
NOVELTY - The electrical appliance has a support element that includes a step portion and having an inner region portion in which a through-hole is formed. An electrode terminal (21a) is arranged to pass through the through-hole, so that contact of support element is avoided. One end of electrode terminal is protruded from the support element. An insulating resin (22) is formed integrally and contacted to an adhesion place of the electrode terminal, the inner region portion and the step portion, so as to seal the through-hole.    USE - Electrical appliance such as mobile phone, washing machine and battery such as lithium secondary battery installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The close contact area is provided between the battery cover and insulating resin to prevent moisture present outside the battery container from entering the inside. The sealing and waterproofing performance of the electrical appliance can be improved. The external stress can be absorbed and the adhesion strength can be improved. The welding property of the welded portion of the safety valve can be improved, so that sealing performance of the battery container can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery cover.    Positive electrode terminal (21a)    Negative electrode terminal (21b)    Insulating resin (22)    Convex portions (25a,25b)    Battery cover (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) that is provided positive and negative electrodes. A metal support plate is electrically connected to the first electrode. The metal support plate is located on one side of the electrode assembly. A case (20) is electrically connected to the second electrode and is electrically insulated from the metal support plate. The case is provided to accommodate the electrode assembly and the metal support plate. The metal support plate has a protrusion that is protruded toward an inner side of the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in portable compact electronic device, such as mobile phone, laptop computer, and/or camcorder, motor driving power supply of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and large-capacity power storing device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly is short-circuited and the voltage of the electrode assembly can be reduced, such that ignition or explosion of the rechargeable battery can be reduced or prevented. The rechargeable battery provided improved safety with respect to deformation of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (20)    Cap plate (40)    Conductive portion (49)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - Object comprises: an uneven surface; and at least one graphene layer over the uneven surface.    USE - The object is useful: as an electrode of the lithium-ion secondary battery; in electric device; and to manufacture of graphene (all claimed), where the electric device is e.g. electric vehicle, electric power tool, personal computer, mobile phone, lighting device, microwave, electric rice cooker, air conditioner and electric refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The object: provides single or multi-layer graphene layer with uniform thickness even on a surface of the uneven object (with depressions and projections); prevents from crushing when swells; provides cathode material with high discharge capacity and withstands repeated charging and discharging; provides graphene that exhibits high speed charging and high power extraction; and provides storage batteries with low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing the graphene, comprising: immersing the object and an electrode in a solution including graphene oxide; applying voltage between the object and the electrode to form a graphene oxide over the object; and heating the object in vacuum or in a reducing atmosphere so that the graphene oxide formed over the object is reduced to graphene.
NOVELTY - The bipolar all-solid-state battery (100) has a solid electrolyte layer (20) that contains a solid electrolyte. Several bipolar electrodes (10) are laminated with the solid electrolyte layer arranged between two bipolar electrodes. An electrode active material layer (12,13) is formed inside the edge portion of a collector (11) and a reinforcement layer (14) is arranged between each edge portion of the electrode active material layer and surface of the collector.    USE - Bipolar all-solid-state battery for use in information related equipment such as video camera, personal computer, mobile telephone, other communication apparatuses, and in motor vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The collector inside the edge portion of the bipolar all-solid-state battery can be prevented from tearing and the effective manufacturing method of bipolar all-solid-state battery can be achieved and the occurrence of short circuit can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing bipolar all-solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar all-solid-state battery.    Bipolar electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Electrode active material layers (12,13)    Reinforcement layer (14)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Bipolar all-solid-state battery (100)
NOVELTY - The power source system has tertiary relays (SMRB2,SMRG1) that open and close an electricity supply path between primary relays (SMRB1,SMRG2,SMRP), secondary relays (CHRB,CHRG) and electrical storage apparatus. The secondary relay and resistance (R1) are connected in series between pole of the electrical storage apparatus and pair of primary power line (PL1,NL1). The secondary relays are closed-up, after charging a primary capacitor (C1) by closing-up the tertiary relays. A control apparatus charges a secondary capacitor (C3) by opening the tertiary switch apparatus.    USE - Power source system of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rush current during the start of the external electric power feeding can be suppressed by simple structure, without arranging the resistance for current limiting between the electrical storage apparatus and external load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Primary capacitor (C1)    Secondary capacitor (C3)    Secondary relays (CHRB,CHRG)    Primary power line (PL1,NL1)    Resistance (R1)    Primary relays (SMRB1,SMRG2,SMRP)    Tertiary relays (SMRB2,SMRG1)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material forming secondary particles in which primary particles of lithium transition metal oxide are aggregated. The positive electrode active material contains at least 1 type of nickel, cobalt, and/or manganese, tungsten and magnesium. The content of magnesium in the positive electrode active material is more than 50 mass ppm with respect to total amount of active material.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as drive power supply of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent output power in low state-of-charge region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material forming secondary particles in which primary particles of lithium transition metal oxide are aggregated. The positive electrode active material contains at least 1 type of nickel, cobalt, and/or manganese, tungsten and magnesium. Tungsten is localized on the surface of the primary particles, and magnesium exists in entire inside of the primary particles. The content of magnesium in the positive electrode active material is more than 50 mass ppm with respect to total amount of active material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover component (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves isotropically pressurizing a to-be-pressurized element. The to-be-pressurized element is provided with power generation element (10) having positive electrode active material layer (1), negative electrode active material layer (2) and solid electrolyte layer (3). The solid electrolyte layer is formed between the positive and negative electrode active material layers.    USE - Method of manufacturing all-solid-state battery such as all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, all-solid-state sodium battery, all-solid-state magnesium battery and all-solid-state calcium battery for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, information related equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of positive and negative electrode active material layers and solid electrolyte layer of the all-solid-state battery can be improved significantly. The battery can be manufactured easily at low cost, and production efficiency of battery can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Power generation element (10)    Battery element (11)
NOVELTY - The battery case (2) has a cylindrical side wall portion (22a) that forms a housing space, in which a battery unit (3) including several columnar cells laminated such that the axis lines are parallel to each other. Several ribs (23) are integrally formed on an inner surface of the side wall portion, at positions that correspond to the battery end portions in the axis line direction. The ribs protrude towards the inside of the housing space such that the protruding end portions are positioned on a plane that orthogonally intersects the axis line of the battery.    USE - Battery case of battery pack (claimed) used as power supply for electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ribs are integrally formed on the inner surface of the side wall portions of the battery case, the structure can regulate the movement of the battery without affecting the output performance of the battery pack can be realizable. Thus, the cost can be reduced by using the compact structure. The variation in the movement of the battery within the battery unit can be suppressed. The damage of the tabs of the battery unit can be prevented more reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Battery case (2)    Battery unit (3)    Side wall portion (22a)    Ribs (23)
NOVELTY - An alkoxide solution is prepared by mixing alkoxide compound(s) and liquid water. The obtained alkoxide solution is coated on the surface of the electrode active material under dry atmosphere and dried to obtain ion-conductive oxide-coated electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of ion-conductive oxide-coated electrode active material used for lithium battery used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production of foreign materials other tan ion-conductive oxide in the surface of electrode active material and coating defect of ion-conductive oxide are suppressed. The deterioration of electrode active material during coating process is suppressed. The ion-conductive oxide-coated electrode active material enables reduction of battery resistance and high-outputting of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode active material. The surface of electrode active material is coated with ion-conductive oxide. The area occupied by materials other than ion-conductive oxide, on surface of electrode active material is 21% or less.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group (13) that includes two end surfaces facing each other. A primary electrode contains a primary core material and the primary electrode mixture layer adhered to primary core material. A secondary electrode contains a secondary core material and secondary electrode mixture layer adhered to secondary core material. A primary current collecting plate (21) having a through-hole is connected to the primary end surface. The through-hole of the primary current collecting plate is arranged opposite to the explosion-protection valve.    USE - Square-shaped secondary battery used as driving power supply for portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact area of the collector sheet and the current collecting plate is increased, the current collection resistance can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the square-shaped secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (3)    Electrode group (13)    Current collecting plate (21)
NOVELTY - The block has a metal casing that contains several pipe-shaped elements (30). Several cells (40) are accommodated in each of pipe-shaped element. Each of pipe shaped element are respectively joined at joining surfaces. The pipe-shaped elements are mutually joined and integrated.    USE - Battery block mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molding accuracy of metal casing of battery block can be improved efficiently, such that the vibration of accommodated cell can be suppressed reliably. The size of battery block and manufacturing cost of battery block can be reduced effectively. The temperature rise of battery can be suppressed effectively. The performance of battery can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery block.    Pipe-shaped element (30)    Cell (40)    Battery (40a)    Electrode (41)    Electrode plate (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lid (3) that is provided to close the opening section of each cell chamber of battery case (2). The lid is provided with the adhesive agent store portion that is enclosed by the rib formed on lid. A cap is opened into lid outlet, and is provided to cover the inversion bending portion of positive electrode terminal. The thermosetting resin adhesive is added into adhesive agent store portion so that lid, battery case and cap are sealed together. An elastic element (6) is provided between lid outlet and positive electrode terminals.    USE - Closed type lead storage battery for electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case is sealed with lid using resin adhesive to improve vibration resistant property and reliability of closed type lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type lead storage battery.    Battery case (2)    Lid (3)    Controlling valve (3a)    Lid outlet (3d)    Elastic element (6)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has resin-made case which is provided for accommodating the secondary battery cells (14). The wall portions of the secondary cells are configured to regulate accommodating units for respectively accommodating battery cells. Several press springs (40a,42) are formed from resin integrally with the wall portion, for pressing and positioning the battery cells accommodated within the accommodating unit.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus with lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of variation of thrust in press spring can be prevented effectively. The battery cells accommodated within the accommodating unit can be pressed and positioned stably, such that battery apparatus can be handled easily. The apparatus can be designed with simple structure, and installed and maintained easily at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery apparatus.    Secondary battery cell (14)    Exterior container (30)    Rectangular-plate-shaped cover portion (33)    Press springs (40a,42)    Rib (44)
NOVELTY - An active material contains lithium, nickel, manganese and oxygen.    USE - Active material is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, portable music apparatus, electric power-assisted bicycle, electric tool, electric vehicle and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides secondary battery excellent cycling characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material contains lithium, nickel, manganese and oxygen, and is compositional formula: Lia1(Nix1Mn2-x1-y1-z1M1y1M2z1)O4 (I), where x1 is more than 0 to 1, y1 is 0-0.3, z1 is more than 0 to less 0.03, x1/z1 is 20-1000, y1/z1 is 6-1000, x1/y1 is 3-1000, x1+y1+z1 is less than 2, a1 is 0-2, M1 is silicon or titanium, and M2 is lithium, boron, magnesium, sodium, potassium or calcium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Negative electrode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a controlling valve (33) which controls pressure of anode gas supplied to a fuel cell. A buffer unit (36) stores the anode off gas discharged from the fuel cell. A pulsation width correction unit (4) controls the controlling valve, so that the pressure of anode gas increases and decreases periodically by a predetermined pulsation width. The pulsation width correction unit corrects the pulsation width based on the temperature of the buffer unit.    USE - Anode gas non-circulating type fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge performance of liquid water is secured, so as to ensure the electric power generation performance. The deterioration of the fuel cell can also be suppressed. The discharge performance of liquid water can be ensured, so as to suppress the flooding generation within the anode gas flow path. The anode gas concentration in the flow path is minimized when pulsation width is the same, so that high opening degree of the purge valve is enlarged and anode gas concentration in the buffer tank is made high. More stable electric power generation can be implemented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the anode gas non-circulating type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Pulse width correction unit (4)    Controlling valve (33)    Buffer unit (36)    Purge valve (38)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen generating agent (1) to generate hydrogen by an oxidation reaction with water. A generator section has a generating function to generate electricity using fuel hydrogen. An electrolytic function performs electrolysis of water vapor for generating hydrogen. The mixed gas containing hydrogen and water vapor is circulated between the hydrogen generating agent and generator section. The control section performs temperature control of water vapor, so that the water vapor partial pressure of mixed gas is lower than saturation water vapor partial pressure.    USE - Secondary battery type fuel cell system of fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration and the damage caused by dew condensation can be prevented, thereby improving the performance efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of secondary battery type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generating agent (1)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Temperature sensor (4)    Voltage-measurement unit (5)    Temperature control unit (6)
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises aluminum powder, glass frit containing silica, boron trioxide, zinc oxide and/or lead oxide, alumina and at least one type of alkali metal oxide, and an organic vehicle, as essential components. The glass frit has glass softening point of 400-600 degrees C, and thermal expansion coefficient of is 60x 10-7/ degrees C to 80x 10-7/ degrees C.    USE - Paste composition is used for manufacturing solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum electrode containing paste composition in the solar cell has excellent bonding strength. The solar cell using the paste composition has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell (100), which has a silicon semiconductor substrate (11), light-receiving surface electrode (12) formed in the light-receiving surface side which is one side of the substrate, and aluminum electrode (22) formed in the back surface side which is other side of the substrate. At least one portion of the aluminum electrode contains glass composition; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Silicon semiconductor substrate (11)    Light-receiving surface electrode (12)    Anti-reflective film (14)    Aluminum electrode for external connection (22)    Solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a voltage increasing converter that increases voltage of electric power from fuel cell. The voltage increasing converter comprises converter pans having reactors. Pan of convener parts is provided with temperature sensor that detects temperature of reactor.    USE - Fuel cell system useful as an in-vehicle power generation system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has increased efficiency while suppressing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell that generates electric power through an electrochemical reaction between fuel gas and oxidant gas; voltage increasing converter that increases a voltage of electric power from fuel cell; and control unit that controls an output of voltage increasing converter. The voltage increasing converter comprises converter pans having reactors. Pan of convener parts is provided with temperature sensor that detects temperature of reactor. The control unit limits outputs of converter parts at a predetermined rate of change, regarding the convener pan provided with the temperature sensor, the output starts to be limited when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches a limitation starting temperature obtained based on a heat-resistant temperature of the reactor, while regarding the converter part not provided with the temperature sensor, the output starts to be limited when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches a limitation starting temperature obtained based on an allowable temperature obtained by subtracting a characteristic-variation temperature of the reactor from the heat-resistant temperature of the reactor.
NOVELTY - The system (25) has a fuel cell (60) for generating thermal energy. A heat driven refrigeration system (50) comprises a refrigerant for being driven through a refrigeration cycle. A heat exchanger (72) e.g. generator, is thermally coupled to the fuel cell to receive a portion of the thermal energy to drive the refrigeration cycle of the refrigeration system. An electric heating device is thermally coupled with the heat exchanger, where the heat exchanger receives thermal energy from the fuel cell or the electric heating device.    USE - Fuel cell coupled refrigeration system for controlling ambient temperatures of internal spaces of a building i.e. residence building, and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for transport trailers, refrigerators and freezers.    ADVANTAGE - The system receives the thermal and electrical energy at a highly efficient, consistent manner, with little or no gas emissions, thus powering the system in an energy-efficient and effective manner. The system provides both functional and financial benefits to a user. The refrigeration system can be utilized as an upgrade or alternative to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which is a high cost appliance, thus providing more energy-efficient heating and cooling functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The refrigerant is selected from the group consisting of ammonium, sulfur dioxide, water, and hydrocarbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a refrigeration cycle of a heat driven refrigeration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell-coupled refrigeration system including a fuel cell, a heat driven refrigeration system, and a heat exchanger.    Fuel cell-coupled refrigeration system (25)    Heat driven refrigeration system (50)    Fuel cell (60)    Heat exchanger (72)    Condenser (74)
NOVELTY - The controlling unit includes adiabatic engines provided to an exhaust system to which speed varying device or a continuously variable transmission (3) is provided. The exhaust gases are bypassed from the speed varying device through a bypass channel. A controller controls the speed varying device and the bypassing channel while connected to the exhaust gas condition sensor.    USE - Controlling unit for stabilizing the condition of exhaust gases from a compression ignition internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhaust emissions and fuel consumption are reduced by increasing combustion temperatures at not less the fuel injection rates at idle and crawl vehicle speeds which allow complete combustion of the injected fuel. Catalytic converters are more efficacious while reducing emissions e.g. soot missions since the use of alternative fuels/mixes e.g. diesel fuel mixed with ethanol or methanol becomes more viable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the controlling unit for stabilizing the condition of exhaust gases from a compression ignition internal combustion engine.    Throttle valve (1)    Motor generator (2)    Continuously variable transmission (3)    Diesel engine crankshaft (4)    Sensor (5)
NOVELTY - The unit has a throttle controlled adiabatic engine intake air system whose power output supplants power output lost from an intake throttling system when inhibited to obviate expansion cooling freeze-up in an engine's intake air tract. A bypassing unit bypasses exhaust gases. A varying unit varies speed. An inhibiting unit inhibits a cooling unit in the intake air tract. A controlling unit controls a sensing unit to sense freeze-up in the intake air tract. Radial entry adiabatic engine discharges are de-rotated by a volute to increase efficiency.    USE - Unit for throttling exhaust gases from internal combustion spark ignition engines in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The unit increases engine 's throttling and minimizes temperature drop-off of an insulated catalytic convertor and exhaust system to increase useful heat entry recovery by expansion of a cooling engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a spark ignition wankel rotary engine with a wankel rotary supercharger.    Sensor (12)    Intake air cooling catalytic convertor (16)    Maximum intake manifold boost pressure sensor (18)    Speed controller (19)    Driveshaft (20)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery is provided with negative electrode and positive electrode (64). Positive electrode has positive electrode collector (62) containing aluminum or aluminum alloy, and positive electrode compound material layer (66) containing positive electrode active material, formed on positive electrode collector. A compound film (68) containing compound obtained using fluorine and phosphorus as a constitutent element, is provided on the surface of the positive electrode collector. The content of the compound film is 0.02 -0.1 mu mmol/cm2, based on the conversion of fluorine atom.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used as assembled battery for drive power supply of vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent durability, and improved electroconductivity between positive electrode collector and positive electrode compound material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode; and    (2) assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode collector (62)    Positive electrode (64)    Positive electrode compound material layer (66)    Compound film (68)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains platinum supported on a carbon carrier having an integrated intensity ratio (sp2/sp3) of optoelectronic strength of sp2 hybrid orbital of carbon carrier and sp3 hybrid orbital of 1.8-3.3 as measured using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy apparatus (XPS).    USE - Platinum catalyst is used in cathode of fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in motor vehicles, domestic applications, and portable power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-active catalyst containing platinum supported on carbon carrier has specific activity as high as 1.3 times or more with respect to platinum-supporting carbon catalyst. Carbon has excellent electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - The parametric speaker (1) has an ultrasonic speaker that is provided with ultrasonic wave generation unit (4) that irradiates an ultrasonic wave towards a film (3) provided in the opening of housing (2). The ultrasonic wave reflected by the film is irradiated in the air.    USE - Parametric speaker used in alarm device of vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The parametric speaker can eliminate lack of bass by improving demodulation efficiency by vibration of the film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the parametric speaker. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Parametric speaker (1)    Housing (2)    Film (3)    Ultrasonic wave generation unit (4)    Ultrasonic modulation unit (5)
NOVELTY - The parametric speaker (1) has an ultrasonic speaker unit (3) for generating an ultrasonic wave in speaker main portion. A primary resonance unit includes an audible-sound absorption filter (6) to absorb sound wave of an audible zone. A piezoelectric speaker unit (2) for audible-sound generation exists in audible zone transmits the sound wave of audible zone and ultrasonic wave. The audible-sound absorption filter discharges the ultrasonic wave generated by piezoelectric speaker unit for audible-sound generation in air.    USE - Parametric speaker for vehicle presence alarm device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hearing of resonance sound of audible zone in ultrasonic speaker unit can be avoided at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the parametric speaker. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Parametric speaker (1)    Piezoelectric speaker unit for audible-sound generation (2)    Ultrasonic speaker unit (3)    Ultrasonic modulation unit (4)    Audible-sound absorption filter (6)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has a hollow cylinder shaped heat radiating element (40) that is provided with a fluid passage (41) in which a fluid is circulated. Multiple plate-shaped sealing components (17,27,37) cover switching elements (11,12) switching electricity supply between a rotary electric machine and the switching elements. Multiple semiconductor modules (10,20,30) are provided one side of the plate-shaped sealing components to contact with inner wall of the heat radiating element.    USE - Power converter device used for driving rotary electric machine mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling effect of the semiconductor modules in the power converter device can be heightened. The capacitor can be cooled effectively. The power converter device can occupy small installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the power converter device.    Semiconductor modules (10,20,30)    Switching elements (11,12)    Plate-shaped sealing components (17,27,37)    Heat radiating element (40)    Fluid passage (41)
NOVELTY - The power converter device (1) has cooler (3) that cools semiconductor module (2) provided with switching element. A switching drive circuit (41) drive-controls switching element. A circulation pump (5) circulates cooling medium between cooler and external heat exchanger. A pump drive circuit (42) drive controls circulation pump. The pump drive circuit and switching drive circuit are formed in a share circuit unit (4). The share circuit unit is equipped with share circuit board and microcomputer common to pump drive circuit and switching drive circuit.    USE - Power converter device mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor of the circulation pump can be cooled by the cooling medium effectively. Durability of the circulation pump can be improved easily. Compactization of the circulation system of the cooling medium can be attained so that the cost reduction of the converter device can be attained. Size reduction of the circulation pump can be achieved. The circulation efficiency of the cooling medium can be improved. The capability of the circulation pump can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Semiconductor module (2)    Cooler (3)    Share circuit unit (4)    Circulation pump (5)    Switching drive circuit (41)    Pump drive circuit (42)
NOVELTY - The device (90) has a drive-mechanism cooling device (130) cooling an electric-motor drive mechanism (100), and a battery cooling device (210) cooling a battery pack (200). A radiator (180) cools cooling fluid, where the fluid is circulated between the battery cooling device and the radiator through a circuit (350). A valve (362) is switched such that the fluid is circulated to the circuit during driving of a vehicle (10). The circuit is equipped with a circuit switch mechanism i.e. water pump (330), in which the fluid is circulated when the vehicle stops.    USE - Cooling device for a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle, such as car (from drawings). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is equipped with the circuit switch mechanism in which fluid is circulated when the vehicle stops, thus effectively cooling the battery that supplies electric power to a motor, and improving cooling capability of the cooling fluid of the radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a cooling device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (10)    Cooling device (90)    Electric-motor drive mechanism (100)    Drive-mechanism cooling device (130)    Radiator (180)    Battery pack (200)    Battery cooling device (210)    Circuits (310, 350)    Water pump (330)    Valve (362)
NOVELTY - The detector has voltage sensor (23) to detect output voltage of battery (1) before engine ignition. A process unit (25) judges whether battery is in normal state based on output voltage. A storage unit (27) stores information required for processing operation and ignition available rotation speed of engine. The process unit detects cranking rotation speed of engine by detecting vibration of output voltage. The judgment unit judges whether ignition available rotation speed of engine move than cranking rotation speed based on normal state of battery.    USE - Detector for detecting state of battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state determination can be performed correctly irrespective of the deterioration condition of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery state detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Current sensor (21)    Voltage sensor (23)    Process unit (25)    Storage unit (27)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage tap spacers which are arranged with the temperature measuring circuits and a reinforcing structure. A multi-polar plug (172) is connected with voltage tap spacers and temperature measuring circuits. A cap is provided for opening/closing of channel of reinforcing structure made of injection moldable material.    USE - Line system for connecting voltage tap locations and/or temperature measuring points with monitoring unit of electrochemical device (claimed) e.g. accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible and fast connection between the voltage tap locations and/or temperature measuring points with the monitoring unit of electrochemical device can be ensured. The quick assembly of voltage tap spacer and temperature measuring circuit at the electrochemical device is enabled. The connection flexibility can be improved. The connection cost can be reduced. The electrochemical device can be assembled easily. The unintended contact of functional elements of electrochemical device can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the line system for connecting voltage tap locations and/or temperature measuring points with monitoring unit of electrochemical device.    Electrochemical module (102)    Housing (106)    Bottom wall (108)    Sidewall (110)    Lid (114)
NOVELTY - The cover (114) has a cell connector (120) electrical-conductively arranged on a carrier element for connecting cell terminals of electrochemical cells. A covering element is provided with a covering film for covering the cell connector. The covering element is designed as a deep-drawn part and manufactured from a thermoplastic material i.e. polypropylene, by using a thermoforming process or an in-mold forming process. A line system is arranged between the covering element and the carrier element. The covering element is provided with a stiffening bead (144) and/or a reinforcing rib.    USE - Cover for an electrochemical device e.g. battery such as lithium-ion battery or lithium iron phosphate battery, which is utilized as a highly reliable power source for driving a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The covering element is designed as the deep-drawn part and manufactured from the thermoplastic material i.e. polypropylene, by using the thermoforming process or in-mold forming process, so that the cover can be manufactured in a light-weight manner. The covering element is provided with the stiffening bead and/or the reinforcing rib, so that an enhanced mechanical rigidity of the covering element can be achieved, thus protecting the electrochemical device from damage. The line system is arranged between the covering element and the carrier element, so that better protection of lines of the line system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery module with a housing, which is closed by a cover and accommodates electrochemical cells.    Electrochemical module (102)    Housing of electrochemical module (106)    Cover (114)    Cell connector (120)    Stiffening bead (144)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has battery modules (16) separately and detachably arranged at a docking unit (12) and electrically interconnected with each other by the docking unit. The battery modules comprise storage cells (18) i.e. lithium ion cells. The battery modules are formed with identical configurations. The docking unit comprises fixing agents for reversible fixation of the battery modules. Docking portions (42) of the docking unit comprises supply and/or power terminals, which are actively connected with module-side supply and/or power terminals of the battery modules.    USE - Battery system e.g. power battery system and storage battery system, for a motor car. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules are separately and detachably arranged at the docking unit, so that the individual battery modules can be handled separately, thus simplifying exchange of uncharged or defective storage cells without a need for exchanging the storage cells, and hence reducing volume and weight of the storage cells and avoiding hazards, during exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor car    (2) a method for establishing an operating state of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery system.    Battery system (10)    Docking unit (12)    Battery module (16)    Storage cell (18)    Docking portion (42)
NOVELTY - The battery system (10) has a degassing system (40) connected with storage cells (14) i.e. lithium ion cells, in a fluid-conductive manner. A signal transmitter (20) is arranged in the degassing system and emits a signal that is evaluated by an evaluation unit. The signal transmitter is designed such that the signal transmitter changes a signal state at a predefined volume flow at the signal transmitter or an associated pre-defined pressure difference before and after an operation of the signal transmitter. The signal transmitter comprises a contact thread applied on a membrane.    USE - Battery system e.g. lithium ion battery system or lithium polymer ion battery system, for use in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The signal transmitter is designed such that the signal transmitter changes the signal state at the predefined volume flow at the signal transmitter or the associated pre-defined pressure difference before and after the operation of the signal transmitter, so that a damage of the storage cell can be detected even before changing a performance of the storage cell, thus avoiding damage to the adjacent storage cell. The signal transmitter is manufactured in simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining a degassing of a storage cell of a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.    Battery system (10)    Battery module (12)    Storage cells (14)    Signal transmitter (20)    Degassing system (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging two pairs of electrodes (E1,E2,E1',E2') at two ends of a selected measurement line of the test object (5) and applying constant current to two pair of electrodes by a constant current source. The voltage between electrodes is determined by a voltage measurement device. The ohmic resistance values or impendence values are determined from measured voltage by an evaluation device so as to determine the expansion of test object along X,Y and Z directions.    USE - Method for testing surface or spatially extended test objects such as flat layer used in battery, fuel cell, and optical or food industry.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of test object along X,Y and Z directions can be determined easily in simple manner with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tester for testing surface or spatially extended test objects by Kelvin method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the test object, block diagram of the measuring device and graphical view illustrating the resistance values of test object.    Test object (5)    Electrodes (E1,E2,E1',E2')    Measuring device (10)    Display (20)    Recorder (30)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit (10) has first output terminal pair (12) for coupling with a first circuit, while second output terminal pair (14) is provided for coupling with second circuit. A battery (16) has output coupled to first terminal pair. A DC-DC converter (18) has input coupled to battery output, while output of converter is coupled with second terminal pair. The converter is designed to convert first voltage of battery to second voltage which is smaller than first voltage, such that battery output is directly connected to converter input.    USE - Power supply unit for high-voltage and low-voltage onboard network of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permanent low voltage power supply to low voltage electrical system is performed efficiently in cost effective manner, as the need for provision of low-voltage lead acid battery is avoided, so that the lifecycle of electrical system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply unit.    Output terminal pairs (12,14)    Battery (16)    DC-DC converter (18)    Battery contactor (20)    Case (22)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen reservoir system (100) has gas storage tanks (102) for storing gas at elevated pressure and pressure regulators (112,118) for reducing pressure of gas. Hydrogen sensors (136,140) are arranged for detecting elevated concentration of gas. One end of an extension tube (122) is connected to an atmospheric reference port of pressure regulators and another end is connected to hydrogen sensors. A controller (124) is in electronic communication with hydrogen sensors and is configured to perform control action if sensors detect elevated concentration of hydrogen gas.    USE - Gas storage system e.g. hydrogen reservoir system for fuel cell used in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor can detect the hydrogen gas flowing out from the opening of one of the reference atmospheric pressure regulator to an open environment quickly and reliably at low cost, so that absolute concentration of hydrogen gas can be detected easily in simple manner at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen reservoir system.    Hydrogen reservoir system (100)    Gas storage tank (102)    Pressure regulators (112,118)    Extension tube (122)    Controller (124)    Hydrogen sensors (136,140)
NOVELTY - A secondary lithium-ion-battery separator (18) is obtained by staking heat-resistant particles having diameter of 0.01-10 mu m and heat-resistant particles having thickness of 20-50 mu m on negative-side main side surface for contacting with inside surface of negative electrode (14) and positive-side main side surface delimits contact with inside surface of positive electrode (16), and an porous inert polymer material which occupies the interstices between heat-resistant particles and holds the heat-resistant particles in manageable layer.    USE - Separator is used for secondary lithium-ion battery (claimed) for hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent thermal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary lithium-ion-battery separator is obtained by staking heat-resistant particles having diameter of 0.01-10 mu m and heat-resistant particles having thickness of 20-50 mu m on negative-side main side surface for contacting with inside surface of negative electrode and positive-side main side surface delimits contact with inside surface of positive electrode, and an porous inert polymer material which occupies the interstices between heat-resistant particles and holds the heat-resistant particles in manageable layer. The content of heat-resistant particles is 75-95 wt.%. The content of porous inert polymer material is 5-25 wt.%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary lithium-ion battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (10)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Positive pole (30)
NOVELTY - A battery is provided with an electrochemical cell (102). The batteries are combined with data processing unit to form a respective module. The data processing unit is provided in order to process input signals of respective module.    USE - Security architecture such as master-slave architecture for battery such as lithium-ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (all claimed), electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety and security of the battery can be improved effectively. The occurrence of damage to the battery due to hazard potential can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagrams of the security architecture for the battery.    Security architecture for battery (100)    Electrochemical cell (102)    Sensor (104)    Logic unit (106)    Actuator (108)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell powered engine is provided with a fuel cell for powering all the components of a jet engine. The heating elements are used to provide the heat necessary for the jet engine to produce thrust. The heating elements are used to heat the air moving through the engine, rather than burning jet fuel.    USE - Fuel cell powered jet engine used for powering spacecraft or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The emissions of aircraft that rely on jet engines for propulsion can be reduced efficiently. The capability of jet can be increased and the fuel consumption of the fuel cell for jet engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of fuel cell powered jet engine with fuel cell attached to the heating elements and the turbine of the engine.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery element (5) provided with a positive electrode terminal (9) and a negative electrode terminal (10). A recessed part (4) accommodates the battery element. A thermoplastic resin filling part is integrally sealed in a heat sealing part (3) in a film-form exterior material (2) to cover the battery element. A laminated body laminates the positive electrode and the negative electrode through a separator. A winding body winds a positive electrode and a negative electrode through the separator.    USE - Film-covered battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a portable electronic device. Can also be used for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, and a cordless electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin filling part is integrally sealed in the heat sealing part in the film-form exterior material to cover the battery element, so that the film-form exterior material can be prevented from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a film covered battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a film-covered battery.    Film-covered battery (1)    Film-form exterior material (2)    Heat sealing part (3)    Recessed part (4)    Battery element (5)    Positive electrode terminal (9)    Negative electrode terminal (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery is obtained using battery can (16) in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are accommodated through a separator, with an electrolyte solution. The battery can is a metal airtight container having a cover (17). The battery has an adsorption portion (21) which adsorbs and/or absorbs smoke or a gas component generated in the battery can, within the battery can.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for power supply module. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, wind power generation and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has suppressed leakage of smoke generated within battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery can used for the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Battery can (16)    Cover (17)    Cleavage valve (18)    Adsorption portion (21)    Adsorbent (22)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (100) comprises a cathode (102) including electroactive sulfur-containing material, an anode (104) containing lithium, separator (108) provided between anode and cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte (106) including non-aqueous solvent(s), lithium salt(s) and insoluble nitrogen-containing material.    USE - Electrochemical cell is used for battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, cellular phone, laptop computer, electric vehicle, military, airspace, automobile and medical device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has reduced self-discharge, high charge capacity, utilization and charge-discharge efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Cathode (102)    Anode (104)    Electrolyte (106)    Separator (108)
NOVELTY - A silicon-based electrode comprises a silicon layer (105) on a substrate (110), an electroconductive layer (115) overlying a top surface of the silicon layer, and several channels (120) extending through the electroconductive layer and the silicon layer to substrate, the channels defining sidewalls in the silicon layer. The electroconductive layer inhibits lithium ion intercalation through the top surface of the silicon layer during charging of a lithium-ion cell, lithium ion intercalation into the silicon layer occurring through the sidewalls defined by the channels.    USE - Silicon-based electrode is used for lithium-ion cell (claimed) and fuel cell for electric/hybrid electric vehicles, medical devices, and portable electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-based electrode has improved energy density and minimal capacity loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion cell; and    (2) method of charging lithium-ion cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing show the cross-sectional view of the anode.    Silicon layer (105)    Substrate (110)    Electroconductive layer (115)    Channels (120)    Polymer layer (130)
NOVELTY - An expanded-ionomer material comprises ionomer and voids. The porosity of the expanded-ionomer material is more than porosity of the pre-expanded-ionomer material.    USE - Expanded-ionomer material is used in fuel cell, electrolyser and catalytically active structure.    ADVANTAGE - The expanded-ionomer material is safe, and has high porosity than the pre-expanded-ionomer material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modification of ionomer, which involves providing ionomer in a solid state, contacting the ionomer with vaporisable substance, forming pre-expanded-ionomer material, heating the pre-expanded-ionomer material to vaporise the vaporisable substance to create voids in the ionomer material, and producing expanded-ionomer material.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte system comprises anolyte containing Mn2+ and Mn3+ and catholyte containing Mn2+ and Mn0.    USE - An electrolyte system for hybrid flow battery used in electrical energy storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - Hybrid flow batteries allow for cost savings and reduced down time for maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a single hybrid redox flow cell.    Hybrid redox flow cell (100)    Flow cell chamber (110)    Negative electrode (120)    Positive electrode (130)    Device (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves inverting the connections to electrical terminals (T1,T2) of an all-vanadium redox flow battery at intervals of time. The sign of charge of electrolyte solutions contained in respective storage tanks is maintained in unchanged manner by simultaneously exchanging the flow paths of circulation of distinct electrolytic solutions, based upon switching the electrical polarity of the battery by inverting the electrical connections.    USE - Method for conducting all-vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - By inverting connections to electrical terminals of all-vanadium redox flow battery at intervals of time, the cost of energy needed for restoring the state of charge of two distinct electrolyte solutions can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-vanadium redox flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the all-vanadium redox flow battery system.    Multi-cell battery stack (B)    Electrical terminal (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (1) includes first line and second line connected in parallel between heat exchanger (14) and expansion valve (16). A refrigerant line (41) provides fluid communication between refrigerant path, between compressor (12) and heat exchanger (14), and second line closer to heat exchanger (14) than cooling portion (30) cooling the HV device (31). The refrigerant lines (43,45) provide fluid communication between refrigerant path, between expansion valve and heat exchanger (18), and second line closer to expansion valve than the cooling portion.    USE - Cooling system for cooling HV device e.g. motor generator, inverter mounted on HV, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling system to utilize vapor compression refrigeration cycle to cool the charger used to charge the storage battery. Reduces power consumption of compressor while ensuring air-conditioning performance and cooling performance for cooling the electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the cooling system in state where four-way valve is switched.    Cooling system (1)    Compressor (12)    Heat exchangers (14,18)    Expansion valve (16)    Cooling portion (30)    HV device (31)    Refrigerant lines (41,43,45)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system (100) includes battery pack (102) set in space between the set of jacket plates (20) at state one or more jacket plates remain in thermal contact with the transverse side of the planer members. The jacket plate has first side plate with first half channel and second side plate with second half channel. The first side plate is joined with the second side plate at state first and second half channels defining a channel through which flow of conditioned coolant can pass through so to allow heat exchange between the battery pack and jacket plates.    USE - Thermal management system for managing temperature of battery pack in vehicle such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Performs a reliable, simple and cost effective, battery thermal management with both heating and cooling capabilities. Cool and/or optionally heats battery pack so to maintain desired operating temperature range. Enables to keep the operating temperature within predefined limits, in order to continuously obtain the desired performance of the battery pack. Maintains lithium ion cells at temperatures ideal for maximum performance, range, cell life, reliability and safety. Increases heat transfer efficiency by optimizing profile of channel in lowering the pumping pressure for lowering the coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the thermal management system for managing temperature battery of automobile.    Jacket plates (20)    Thermal management system (100)    Battery pack (102)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a battery holding unit (121) which is provided in the outer periphery of a turntable portion (120) to hold a battery. A frame holding unit (131) is provided in the outer periphery of a turntable portion (130) to hold a frame (30). A battery supply unit (140) supplies a battery with respect to the battery holding unit. A frame supply unit (150) supplies a frame with respect to the frame holding unit in positions other than the facing position. The battery holding unit and the frame holding unit are rotated by the turntable portion.    USE - Apparatus for assembling battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion secondary battery, mounted in vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and power supply of electronic devices, such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of supply with the battery and the frame can be carried out at high speed. The battery and the frame can be assembled with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery assembly apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery assembly device.    Frame (30)    Battery assembly apparatus (100)    Turntable portion (120,130)    Battery holding unit (121)    Frame folding unit (131)    Battery supply unit (140)    Frame supply unit (150)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a collector and electroconductive fibers provided upright such that one end of fiber is electrically connected to the surface of the collector. The conductive fiber is obtained by adding carbon, and carboxyl group-containing functional group.    USE - Electrode is used for energy device e.g. capacitor and battery, for electronic device and transport device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, electron emitter of flat panel display, power supply of backup, electric vehicle, electronic device, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle, bicycle, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides energy device having high capacity, and improved energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode;    (2) energy device, which consists of positive electrode, separator, and negative electrode provided in order, and electrolyte solution filled between positive and negative electrode;    (3) electronic device, which consists of energy device and electric circuit, and energy device supplies electric current to the electric circuit; and    (4) transport device, which consists of energy device and drive portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Collectors (11,13)    Electroconductive fibers (12,14)    Separator (15)    Positive electrode (16)    Negative electrode (17)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises alloy including (in %mass) silicon (33-50), zinc (6-46), vanadium (21-67) and remainder of unavoidable impurities.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used for large-sized machine for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the active material has excellent capacity and improved cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium-ion secondary battery containing the active material.    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Exterior component (30)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises alloy (in %mass) containing silicon (27-100), tin (0-73), vanadium (6-73), and remainder of unavoidable impurities.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electrical device e.g. capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery formed using the negative electrode containing negative electrode active material has excellent durability, capacity and cycling characteristics.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains alloy including (in %mass) silicon (12-100), tin (16-45) and aluminum (18-43), and remainder of unavoidable impurities.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and electrical device e.g. capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (1)    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode and anode arranged on an organic and inorganic complex separation film that is filled with amorphous carbon. The separation film is fixed with 40 to 100 weight percent of cathode active material. A pulverized body is connected to the separation film. Conductivity of the pulverized body is 10 to 200 Siemens/cent meter. Density of the pulverized body is 1.4-1.6 grams/centimeter cubed. A transition metal is placed on the separation film, where the metal is made of a mixture of carbon monoxide, manganese, nickel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium.    USE - High energy density lithium secondary battery for a battery module of a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high durability property and prolonged service life, and improves hot preserving feature and energy density characteristic in an effective manner, and is small in size and safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode active material is made of polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylcellulose, regeneration cellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, tetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM), sulfonation EPDM, styrene butyrene rubber and fluorine rubber. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) an electric vehicle    (3) a power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between density and conductivity of a high energy density lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode arranged on a separation film. The separation film is filled with amorphous carbon content. 40-100 weight percent of anodal active material is filled in the separation film. An anode is arranged on the separation film. The anodal active material is mixed with crystalline graphite and amorphous carbon. A layer-shaped cathode active material is placed on the separation film. Average volume particle diameter of the cathode active material is 0.03-0.1 micrometer per milli-ampere-hour. A transition metal is placed on the separation film.    USE - High energy density lithium secondary battery for a battery module in a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better fire retardant characteristic, energy density characteristic, high discharge voltage and output stabilization rate, better durability and prolonged service life. The battery is small in size and safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transition metal is made of mixture of carbon monoxide, manganese, nickel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium. The cathode active material is made of polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylcellulose, regeneration cellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, tetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM), sulfonation EPDM, styrene butyrene rubber and fluorine rubber. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) an electric vehicle    (3) a power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between density and conductivity of a high energy density lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has system relays (SR1,SR2), connected with the electric power steering apparatus (40), receiving the direct current voltage between the power line (6) and grounding conductor (5). When the relays interrupt the direct current power supply (B), and the vehicle movement due to external acting force is sensed, a controller (30) operates the power steering apparatus while controlling the converter device into performing power conversion of counter electromotive force generated in an AC motor (M1) and output between the power line and conductor.    USE - Vehicle, such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven safely even when pulled, by operating the electric power steering apparatus using the counter electromotive force of an AC motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Grounding conductor (5)    Power line (6)    Controller (30)    Electric power steering apparatus (40)    Vehicle (100)    Direct current power supply (B)    AC motor (M1)    System relays (SR1,SR2)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a carbon layer in a base-material surface (S1), bonding the formed carbon layer to a base material (S2), and forming a gas flow path. The base material is molded by a press molding process (S3), and the base-material surface is covered by the carbon layer, where the base material consists of unalloyed titanium or a titanium alloy. The material is heat-processed (S4). The carbon layer is provided in a surface of a fuel cell separator. Thickness of the base material is 0.05-1.0 mm. The carbon layer and the base material are adhered through an intermediate layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a fuel cell separator of a fuel cell that is utilized for a fuel cell electric vehicle, mobile telephone and a personal computer. Uses include but are not limited to a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), alkali electrolyte-type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and bio-fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables molding the base material, thus improving producibility and adhesiveness of the base material and the carbon layer, and hence reducing manufacturing cost of the separator, and possibility of peeling of the carbon layer from the base-material surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a fuel cell separator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for forming carbon layer in base-material surface (S1)    Step for bonding formed carbon layer to base material (S2)    Step for molding base material (S3)    Step for hest-processing base material (S4)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment has a power conditioner (3) with a DC-DC converter that converts generated electric power of fuel cell main body (1) into DC power so that DC power is supplied to a waste heat recovery unit (B) and waste heat recovery unit operates each part of waste heat recovery unit by DC power supply from DC-DC converter.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment e.g. domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous operation of the waste heat recovery unit without stopping the hot water storage function and bath reheating function even in case in which electric power grid fails by continuously performing the electric power generation of electric power generator. Ensures effective utilization of the generated electric power by producing electric power by fuel cell main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the waste heat recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (1)    Auxiliary machine main body (2)    Power conditioner (3)    Auxiliary heat source equipment (6)    Waste heat recovery unit (B)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2) has electrode layer (21) formed by filling the positive electrode collector (21a) consisting of metal porous body with positive electrode active material (21b). The positive electrode collector is partially exposed from the surface of the electrode layer. A topcoat layer (22), in surface of electrode layer, has thickness (t) which buries exposed part (21a1) of the positive electrode collector.    USE - Positive electrode for molten salt battery (claimed) for hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization factor of positive electrode active material of positive electrode of molten salt battery with positive electrode collector consisting of metal porous body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the molten salt battery.    Positive electrode (2)    Electrode layer (21)    Positive electrode collector (21a)    Exposed part (21a1)    Positive electrode active material (21b)    Topcoat layer (22)    Thickness (t)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22), and further comprises cyclic carboxylic acid imide compound (I) - (IV), and halogenated cyclic carbonate compound (V) and/or unsaturated carbon-bond cyclic carbonate compound (VI).    USE - Electrolyte solution for producing lithium ion secondary battery for an electronic device, electric tool, electric vehicle and electric power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides a lithium ion secondary battery with high battery capacity and low battery swelling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and further comprises cyclic carboxylic acid imide compound of formulae (I) - (IV), and halogenated cyclic carbonate compound of formula (V) and/or unsaturated carbon-bond cyclic carbonate compound of formula (VI).    R1-R16, R25, R26=H or 1-4C alkyl;and    R21-R24=H, halo, 1-4C alkyl or 1-4C halogenoalkyl.    . An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator (23) which contains a base material layer that is a porous membrane, and high molecular compound layer provided on surface(s) of the base material layer, and laminates the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of a winding electrode body. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Winding electrode body (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode collector (21A)    Positive electrode active material layer (21B)    Negative electrode (22)    Negative electrode collector (22A)    Negative electrode active material layer (22B)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has an electrolyte solution provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. At least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode contains active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion. The active material has two or more pores between multiple primary particles. The hole diameter of the largest peak in the pore size distribution of the pore measured by a mercury intrusion technique is 10-75 nm.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for electronic device, electric tool, electric vehicle and electric power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent input-output characteristics of lithium ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery has an electrolyte solution provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. At least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode contains active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion. The active material contains lithium complex oxide or lithium composite oxo-acid salt containing lithium, element(s) of 2 groups-15 groups in long form periodic table, and oxygen as a constitutent element. The median diameter (D10), (D50) and (D90) of two or more primary particles in active material corresponding to the particle size distribution, is more than 1 to less than 65 nm, more than 5 to less than 75 nm, and more than 50 to less than 100 nm, respectively. The active material has two or more pores between multiple primary particles. The hole diameter of the largest peak in the pore size distribution of the pore measured by a mercury intrusion technique is 10-75 nm. The ratio of microcrystal size (in nm) calculated from the half value width of the X-ray-diffraction pattern of the active material measured by the X-ray diffraction method, and hole diameter of largest peak is 0.5-1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.
NOVELTY - The electrical connection system (210) has an arrangement which comprises a support frame (214), and a spring which is formed as single contiguous piece secured to support frame. The spring and arrangement are being respectively formed from the same material such as dielectric material. The spring includes engagement portions in communication with receptacles defined in arrangement.    USE - Electrical connection system for absorbing axial positional mating tolerance variations of connectors of battery cells of e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, or plug-in electric vehicle. Can also be used in electrical systems of e.g. bussed electrical centers (BECs), engine compartments, and radio frequency (RF) communication systems.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for precision absorption of any amount of predetermined positional mating tolerance variation within each receptacle since the spring is constructed in support frame. Enhances the mechanical attachment of the spring to the support frame by making the tongues or other portions of spring is communicated with support frame. Accurately absorb all the predetermined axial positional mating tolerance variation that may be manifested at any given receptacle since the spring may be attached or fastened to support frame apart from the molding process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the ganged electrical connection system.    Electrical connection system (210)    Support frame (214)    Female connectors (220)    Retainer pin (286)    Wire conductor retainer (287)    Retention tail (288)
NOVELTY - The device has retarding brake unit which is used for turning pump installation unit of auto driving module. The vehicle internal combustion engine is provided with the cylinder for circulating combustion structure. One-way valve is controlled by giving pressure to recycle tail gas. The air pressure is applied to the transmission output shaft of the retarder. The air pressure energy is converted into hydraulic energy by the accumulator.    USE - Vehicle tail gas recycling device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-saving and environment-friendly of the device can be improved effectively.
NOVELTY - The method involves combining a bonding agent and a set of active particles to form a mixture. A surface of a substrate is coated with the mixture. A set of carbon fibers is inserted into a mixture layer such that a longitudinal axis of a portion of the carbon fibers is not parallel to a plane to form a preform, where the set of carbon fibers forms a truss structure. The truss structure is three-dimensionally arranged inside the mixture layer. The preform is heated to form a hardened mixture layer, which is located on the surface of the substrate.    USE - Method for forming an electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in automotive applications e.g. vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle, electronic devices, tools and machines. Can also be used for non-automotive applications e.g. household and industrial electric power tools and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables heating the preform, so that the active particles and the carbon fibers are in contact with each other inside the mixture layer, thus forming the electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery with high electrical conductivity, a mechanical integrity, specific energy capacitance, high performance and increased service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode is designed as a positive electrode i.e. cathode, and/or a negative electrode i.e. anode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic perspective views of an electrode, a lithium ion secondary battery module and a lithium ion secondary battery set of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (10)    Lithium ion secondary battery (12)    Lithium ion secondary battery module (14)    Lithium ion secondary battery set (16)    Positive electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a power module (12) including a printed circuit board (PCB) with a ceramic substrate for receiving an electrical component (18). Multiple thermoelectric cells i.e. Peltier cells, are positioned on a lower side of the PCB for discharging heat away from the electrical component. Another PCB includes ceramic substrate for receiving the thermoelectric cells on a top side of the latter PCB. The ceramic substrates electrically isolate the electrical component from the PCBs and provide thermal conductance from the electrical component through the thermoelectric cells.    USE - Device for cooling an electric component i.e. power switching device, in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, to direct electric energy flow to a motor or to and from a battery or to and from a domestic main supply. Uses include but are not limited to an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), a MOSFET, a junction-type FET (JFET), a bi-polar junction transistor, a diode and a thyristor.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic substrates electrically isolate the electrical component from the PCBs and provide thermal conductance from the electrical component through the thermoelectric cells, thus providing adequate electrical isolation from the electrical component, and increasing thermal conductance from the electrical component through the thermoelectric cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power module is formed as a direct current (DC) or DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for cooling an electric component in a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Device for cooling an electric component (10)    Power module (12)    Controller (14)    Electrical component (18)    Vehicle electrical network (19)
NOVELTY - The scooter has a gas-liquid separating device arranged on a top part of a waste liquid recycling chamber. An end of the gas-liquid separating device is connected with a top part of a liquid storage chamber, which contains sodium borohydride material liquid. A bottom part of a drying chamber is connected with a pipeline of the liquid storage chamber. An end of the pipeline is connected with a bottom part of a reactor. The pipeline is connected with a filtering device. The drying chamber is filled with drying agent. The drying chamber provides hydrogen to a fuel cell through the pipeline.    USE - Hydrogen-fuel cell electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The drying chamber provides pure hydrogen to the fuel cell, which supplies power to the scooter so as not to pollute environment. The waste liquid recycling chamber recycles a sodium metaborate reaction product so as to save utilization cost.
NOVELTY - The awning has a sunshade arranged on front and rear supporting rods. The sunshade is provided with a photovoltaic battery pack that is connected with an electric vehicle and a storage battery.    USE - Electric vehicle awning.    ADVANTAGE - The awning saves energy, and is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The device has a mixing gas pre-heater provided with an air outlet opening that is linked to a supercharger air inlet opening. An exhaust pipe outlet of a low heat value fuel gas generating set is connected to a lithium bromide refrigerator via a heat medium feeding opening. An air outlet opening of a mixing gas chamber is linked with an air inlet opening of a sprayer. The mixed gas pre-heater is connected with a water inlet, a water outlet and a cooling tower. A water outlet pipe of the cooling tower is connected with a cooling water inlet of the lithium bromide refrigerator.    USE - Tail gas circulation refrigeration mixture dehumidification heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve combustion efficiency and reduce power consumption and smoke discharging heat loss. The device can improve flue gas waste heat utilization rate with high reliability.
NOVELTY - The connector has a male connector that is installed on the floating plate. The female connector is mounted on the power battery box. The fixed plate is fixed on the vehicle main portion. The waterproof device is set on the floating plate. The locating and guiding device is provided between the floating plate and the power battery box. The floating plate and the fixing plate are in floating connection through the pre-tightening shock-proof spring.    USE - Blind type vibration isolating connector of power battery box for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compatibility of the position error can be expanded. The overall size can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The battery fuse terminal includes a housing (15), which has a connection unit (13) of a load terminal (11), where battery terminal mounting portions (10a,10b) are arranged at upper and front sides. An optional load terminal (12) is provided at lower part with optional load terminal connection unit (14). Multiple fuses (19,20) are connected between a connection terminal of the connection unit and another terminal. The multiple fuses are connected between the terminal and a bus bar.    USE - Battery fuse terminal for commercial vehicles, such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery fuse terminal includes a housing, which has a connection unit of a load terminal, where battery terminal mounting portions are arranged at upper and front sides, and hence ensures reduced number of components in order to save cost, and has improved compatibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery fuse terminal.    Battery terminal mounting portions (10a,10b)    Load terminal (11)    Optional load terminal (12)    Connection unit (13)    Optional load terminal connection unit (14)    Housing (15)    Fuses (19,20)
NOVELTY - The battery module includes a sub terminal (120) that comprises serially connected multiple lithium battery packs (100). A main terminal (110) includes two anode terminals (111,121), where the former anode terminal is connected to cathode terminals (112,122) of the multiple lithium battery packs. The battery module comprises a direct current voltage converter (115), which is connected in parallel to the main terminal. The late anode terminal is connected to the direct current voltage converter, where the later cathode terminal is connected to the former cathode terminal of the main terminal.    USE - Battery module for electric vehicle for golf club.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module includes a sub terminal, which comprises serially connected multiple lithium battery packs, and hence resolves problem of power waste in economic way, and provides life long lithium ion battery to the electric vehicle without increasing swap time, and decreases environmental contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.    Lithium battery packs (100)    Main terminal (110)    Anode terminals (111,121)    Cathode terminal (112,122)    Cathode terminals (112,122)    Direct current voltage converter (115)    Sub terminal (120)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell (FC) gas and liquid storage pressure container for storing FC medium under different working pressure. A FC gas and liquid injection and recovery quantitative control unit performs automatic FC gas and liquid injection and recovery operation. A FC gas and liquid pressure controller is linked with the FC gas and liquid injection and recovery quantitative control unit. A FC gas and liquid heater is linked with the FC gas and liquid pressure controller for automatically controlling heating power and heating time of the heater.    USE - Evaporation cooling electric power transformer FC gas and liquid injection and recovery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes FC gas and liquid injecting and recovering process according to working pressure of the FC gas and liquid storage pressure container. The FC gas and liquid injection and recovery quantitative control unit, the FC gas and liquid pressure controller and the FC gas and liquid heater are connected with each other for automatically and precisely controlling FC medium injection quantity.
NOVELTY - Carbon paste is obtained by mixing liquid component and solid component containing 0.01-30 %mass of hydrogen-evolution inhibitor (I).    USE - Carbon paste is used for preparation of cathode of super lead-acid battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Carbon paste is obtained by mixing liquid component and solid component containing 0.01-30 %mass of hydrogen-evolution inhibitor of formula: MxN'yOz (I), where M is strontium, barium, zinc, or cadmium, N' is zirconium, tin, or lead, and x and y are 0.5-1, and z is 2-3. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of carbon paste, which involves mixing activated carbon, conductive carbon black, short fiber, lead powder and hydrogen-evolution inhibitor, adding water, mixing, adding diluted sulfuric acid, mixing, adding binder, and mixing uniformly; and    (2) preparation of cathode of super lead-acid battery, which involves coating the carbon paste on a current collector to coating thickness of 1-1.5 mm, and drying at 50-60 degrees C for 15-20 hours.
NOVELTY - A nanofiber film has composite structure having primary outer layer, secondary outer layer and middle layer containing material formed on both sides of the primary outer layer. The primary outer layer and secondary outer layer are formed by electrostatic spinning coating method.    USE - Nanofiber film is used for lithium ion battery used as power supply for vehicle and mobile digital device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using the nanofiber film has excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics, and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of nanofiber film.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises (in vol.%) fluorinated methyl acetate (95-99) and vinylene carbonate (1-5), where the total content of fluorinated methyl acetate and vinylene carbonate is 100 vol.%.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium ion secondary battery of an electrical device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte improves the thermal stability, cycling characteristics and charging/discharging capacity of the battery of the electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has capacitor module (Cn) whose upper and lower ends are connected with current sensor (SAl) and voltage sensor (SVl) respectively. A current sensor (SA6) is arranged parallel to voltage sensor. An output terminal is connected with filter capacitor (CO), so as to reduce output ripple. A current sensor (SA2) detects the output current of direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter, so as to control the charging and discharging operation of capacitor module.    USE - Device for controlling charging and discharging of capacitor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of capacitor can be prolonged by controlling the charging and discharging operation of capacitor module. The device having simple structure can be used safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the device for controlling charging and discharging of capacitor in electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor module (Cn)    Filter capacitor (Co)    Inductor (L1)    Current sensors (SA1,SA2,SA6)    Voltage sensor (SV1)
NOVELTY - A gel electrolyte contains a solid electrolyte salt containing acid compounds (I-III) or their salts, solvent and a lipid peptide type gelatinizer, where the solvent contains ether compound having cyclic carbonate and ethylene oxide group.    USE - Gel electrolyte for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has improved ionic conductivity even in low-temperature environment, and provides high energy density, leaking resistance and lightness, and long-term reliability to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gel electrolyte contains a solid electrolyte salt containing acid compounds of formula (R1-C(=O)-NH-C(R2)-C(=O)-NH-C(R3)0C(=O)-OH) (I), (R4-C(=O)-NH-C(R5)-C(=O)-NH-C(R6)-C(=O)-NH-C(R7)-C(=O)-OH) (II) and (R8-C(=O)-NH-C(R9)-C(=O)-NH-C(R10)-C(=O)-NH-C(R11)-C(=O)-NH-C(R12)-C(=O)-OH) (III) or their salts, solvent and a lipid peptide type gelatinizer, where the solvent contains ether compound having cyclic carbonate and ethylene oxide group.    R1,R4,R8=9-23C aliphatic group;    R2=H or 1-4C alkyl;    R3=-(CH2)n-X;    R5-R7,R9-R12=H, 1-4C alkyl or -(CH2)n-X;    n=1-4;and    X=5-membered ring, 6-membered ring or condensed heterocyclic ring optionally having amino group, guanidine group, -CONH2 or 1-3 nitrogen atoms.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has battery cells that are arranged in layered stack (12). A plenum is provided with intake plenum and exhaust plenum for coupling intake opening (28) and exhaust opening (32) to entrance and exit of coolant flow channel respectively. The coolant enters battery through intake opening and passes through coolant channel, to cool battery cell and exits the battery through exhaust opening. The intake cross section area of intake plenum decreases as distance from intake opening increases.    USE - Battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical stiffness and rigidity of battery can be enhanced. The cooling of the battery cells can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Stack (12)    Intake opening (28)    Intake air (30)    Exhaust opening (32)
NOVELTY - The sugar-air fuel cell (1) has a fuel chamber (2) which accommodates the sugar fuel aqueous solution (A) which consists of electrolyte containing sugar. An anode (3) arranged in the fuel chamber interior, is contacted with the sugar fuel aqueous solution, to oxidize sugar. A cathode (4) arranged on both sides of the sugar fuel aqueous solution adjacent the anode restores oxygen to the fuel chamber. A suction element (6b) adsorbs the organic acid generated by oxidation of the sugar in the anode.    USE - Sugar-air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the oxidation efficiency of the sugar by the organic acid generated when oxidizing sugar is prevented. The electric power generation efficiency of the sugar-air fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the sugar-air fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sugar-air fuel cell (1)    Fuel chamber (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Suction element (6b)    Sugar fuel aqueous solution (A)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus which controls the electric power supplied by the fuel battery and the electrical storage apparatus to the load by making the real voltage of the fuel battery equal to the target voltage. The real voltage is adjusted with the output voltage of the converter, and is set out of the oxidation reduction advancing voltage range of the platinum. The gas inside the said fuel battery is maintained in an abundant state.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The deterioration of fuel cell stack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The system (6) has assembled battery (30) for acting as main power supply is formed by linearly arranging several cells (50). The press elements (11,12) are pressed on both sides of the assembled battery. A thrust detection unit (80) is provided between the press elements to detect the thrust with respect to the assembled battery. A thrust control unit (70) controls the thrust with respect to the assembled battery based on dimension increase/decrease of an electrochemical cell (100) for backup power supply. The electrochemical cell is made of carbon material.    USE - Assembled battery system for hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The size of the system is reduced and cost of the system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery system.    Assembled battery system (6)    Press elements (11,12)    Assembled battery (30)    Cell (50)    Thrust control unit (70)    Thrust detection unit (80)    Electrochemical cell (100)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte battery has positive electrode active material layer (13) and negative electrode active material layer (15) which are respectively formed on surface of collector (11), and provided with positive/negative electrode active material. A ratio of solid content volume with respect to total volume of active material layer is 50% or less. A smooth rate of the surface of active material layer is calculated by using preset formula, where the smooth rate is 50% or more.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as bipolar lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) of motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An energy density of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery can be improved, and fall of output characteristics of the battery can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)
NOVELTY - The terminal (30) has metal terminal (31) that is extended towards exterior of packaging material. Resin film (35) is mutually adhered to metal terminal from both sides in direction orthogonal to extension direction of metal terminal. Resin film has adhesive resin layer (32) that thermo-bonds metal terminal and resin film. Heat-resistant-resin layer (33) has melting point higher than adhesive resin layer. Margin section (36) is formed such that variation of thickness of margin section to direction spaced apart from width direction of metal terminal is 0.17 mm or less.    USE - Electrode terminal for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the resin film from the metal terminal can be avoided, without processing the resin film separately with respect to metal terminal, so as to ensure the sealing performance of electrode terminal with respect to moisture content, without increasing the manufacturing cost of electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode terminal for secondary battery.    Electrode terminal (30)    Metal terminal (31)    Adhesive resin layer (32)    Heat-resistant-resin layer (33)    Resin film (35)    Margin section (36)
NOVELTY - The protective device has a shutdown unit (1) that is connected with a selective shutdown unit (2) in series. The selective shutdown unit is switched off during excessive predefined current, or by a separate switching signal (22) output by controller (4). A current sensor (3) is provided for supplying current signal (13). The controller drives shutdown unit and selective shutdown unit in dependence on vehicle states and the current signal.    USE - Protective device for traction battery used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protective device is simple in structure and is easy to operate. The number of components used for constructing the protective device is reduced, so that manufacturing cost is reduced. The traction battery is disconnected easily by switching off the selective shutdown unit during excessive predefined current, or by separate switching signal output by controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for protecting traction battery used in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the protective device and traction battery.    Shutdown unit (1)    Selective shutdown unit (2)    Current sensor (3)    Controller (4)    Current signal (13)    Switching signal (22)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has water vapor transmission unit comprising several first and second flow channels for receiving flow of first and second fluids. The fluid flow characteristics are set related to the change of humidity in fluid at outlets of flow channel. The volume of first flow channels adjacent to inlets of second flow channel is greater than the volume of the first flow channel adjacent to the outlets of the second flow channel. The time of flow distribution of the first fluid through the first plate and a flow distribution of the second fluid through the second plate is different.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost and complexity of the fuel cell system are minimized. The performance and durability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram and side view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fluid source (13)    Compressor (14)    Charge air cooler (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical energy storage device (14) that is provided for storing electrical energy. The fuel cell assembly (74) is provided for generating electric energy. The electrical energy storage device is coupled with the fuel cell assembly by heat transfer assembly. The fluid is passed through fluid circuit (12) of fuel cell.    USE - Apparatus for providing electrical energy to electric drive unit of electric hybrid vehicle such as passenger car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical energy storage device is coupled with the fuel cell assembly by heat transfer assembly, the thermal conduction between fuel cell and electrical energy storage device can be improved. The fuel cell performance of the fuel cell assembly in vehicle can be improved. The electrical energy can be provided effectively to electric drive unit. The design of the apparatus can be improved. The size of the apparatus can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the apparatus can be reduced by eliminating the components. The electrical energy storage efficiency of the electrical energy storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for powertrain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cooling system.    Cooling system (10)    Fluid circuit (12)    Electrical energy storage device (14)    Heat exchanger (18)    Fell cell assembly (74)
NOVELTY - Organic phase containing trioctylphosphine oxide or trioctyl methyl-ammonium nitrate as extractant and nitric acid containing silver and copper with platinum and palladium are contacted, platinum and palladium are selectively extracted from nitric acid solution to organic phase, and reducing agent is added to organic phase after performing extraction of platinum and palladium. Thus recovery method of platinum and palladium is carried out.    USE - Method for recovering platinum and palladium for electronic material, magnetic-recording material, motor vehicle exhaust gas purifying catalyst and fuel cell electrode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently recovers platinum and palladium by simple process in short time.
NOVELTY - The system has an electrode plate provided with a measuring opening. A monitoring device is provided with a measuring probe. The measuring probe is extended into the measuring opening on an inner side of a fuel cell stack device and connected with the electrode plate. The monitoring device is utilized for monitoring liquid flow storage pressure and temperature by a measuring port.    USE - Liquid flow battery stack monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring device is fixed into a liquid flow battery, so that the system can directly obtain a real value and distribution conditions of a fuel cell stack by the monitoring device according to optimization of a liquid flow battery stack system. The system has reliable performance.
NOVELTY - The device has a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe that are connected with cooling water tank. The water inlet pipe is provided with a cooling liquid circulating water pump. The water outlet pipe is provided with a temperature sensor. The cooling water tank is connected with a semiconductor cooling device portion. The input end of the controller is electrically connected with the temperature sensor and the power battery set. The output end of the controller is connected with the semiconductor cooling device portion and the water pump.    USE - Semiconductor cooling device for cooling power battery set of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the cooling water tank can be reduced. The noise of the cooling device can be reduced. The cooling and radiating effect of the semiconductor cooling device can be improved. The performance of power battery set can be improved.
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle air conditioner provided with an air conditioner panel that is connected with a compressor. A condensing fan and a fan are electrically connected with an air conditioner controller. An air mover is provided with a blower motor and an adjusting motor. A temperature sensor is utilized for detecting temperature of a battery pack. A battery temperature sensor is utilized for monitoring battery temperature. The battery temperature sensor is connected with a battery box. A battery thermal management system is electrically connected with the controller.    USE - Battery pack cooling device for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can utilize different refrigeration methods according to different temperatures of the battery pack, thus reducing temperature of the battery pack, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption and improving utilization rate and driving mileage of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery frame that is composed of single battery of the battery pack. The battery pack is attached with silica gel heating belt. The silica gel heating belt is electrically connected with the battery management controller so as to monitor the temperature and voltage of the battery. The battery management controller is electrically connected with the control system.    USE - Thermal management system for power battery used in battery power assembly system of pure electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The silica gel heating belt can remove heat from power battery. The heating management efficiency and high energy consumption of the power battery can be improved. The working temperature of the heating belt can be controlled. The utility period of the power battery can be increased. The accommodation space required for power battery can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The structure has a power controller (10) that is fastened to the upper surface of a transaxle (16) with screws (13,14) through mounting feet provided in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle. The protector (20) protects the corners of the power controller, and is fastened to the power controller and the transaxle with screws for a power controller fastening element (21) and a transaxle fastening element (22). The power controller is provided with a power cable (11) for supplying power and a discharger (12) for performing rapid discharge in the event of an emergency.    USE - Apparatus mounting structure for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protector protects the power control device when the auxiliary instrument battery interferes with the power control device. A movement of power controller can be suppressed, if the fastening with power controller and transaxle are disconnected by the impact load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mounting outline of the power controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power controller (10)    Power cable (11)    Discharger (12)    Screws (13,14)    Transaxle (16)    Protector (20)    Power controller fastening element (21)    Transaxle fastening element (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding the fiber impregnated with thermosetting resin around a portion of liner (20) of nozzle (10) to form fiber reinforced resin layer (21). The thermosetting of fiber reinforced resin layer is performed by induction heating. The nozzle is heated by heating unit, when thermosetting of fiber-reinforced resin layer is performed. The nozzle is made of aluminum. A heat insulation layer is provided between nozzle and fiber reinforced resin layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing gas holder used for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in ship, airplane, robot motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fixed installation such as house.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber reinforced resin layer can be heated uniformly and efficiently. The strength of the gas holder can be improved. The gas holder can be manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the gas holder.    Gas holder (2)    Cap (10)    Liner (20)    Fiber reinforced resin layer (21)    Heating shaft (31)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has laminated case (1) that comprises an electrolyte layer positioned between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer. A unit-cell case (2) accommodates the laminated case. A fluid (5) that pressurizes the laminated case is filled on the outer side of unit cell case and inner side of exterior battery case (4). A sealing opening of the unit-cell case exists on the outer side of the exterior battery case.    USE - Battery for information-technology equipments such as mobile telephone, and for large sized motive power vehicles e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gas remains in the unit-cell case can be reduced and the battery can effectively pressurizes the unit-cell case uniformly over a long period of time and the overpressure in unit-cell case and exterior battery case can be eliminated and the damage of unit-cell case and exterior battery case can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Laminated case (1)    Unit-cell case (2)    Exterior battery case (4)    Fluid (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - A coated active material (10) has a positive electrode active material (1), and a coating layer (2), which covers the positive electrode active material. The coating layer contains lithium-ion conductive particles and lithium carbonate.    USE - Coated active material is used for lithium solid battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coated active material provides large contact area between electrode active material and solid electrolyte material in battery. The lithium solid battery formed using the coated active material has reduced interfacial resistance and excellent electrochemical stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coated active material.    Positive electrode active material (1)    Coating layer (2)    Coated active material (10)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active-material particles (20) contain sulfide-type solid electrolyte, an aggregate containing at least two particles, and a reaction suppression layer (21) which is coated on surface of aggregate and inhibits reaction with sulfide-type solid electrolyte and aggregate.    USE - Active-material particles are used for positive electrode of sulfide-type all-solid-state battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle and electric power storage application.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of reaction suppression layer coated on aggregate of positive-electrode active-material particles is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the positive-electrode active-material particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive-electrode active-material particles (20)    Reaction suppression layer (21)    Primary particles (22)    Secondary particles (23)    Recessed portion (24)
NOVELTY - The conditioner (1A) has a duct (3) that is provided with an air discharge opening (35) for heating, which is adapted to discharge air to the outside of the vehicle interior. A heat pump circuit (2A) containing the indoor heat exchanger (12B) is arranged in the duct which is contributed mainly to air-conditioning and the outdoor heat exchanger is arranged at the vehicle outside. The air cooled by the indoor heat exchanger during heating operation is adapted to discharge to the outside of the vehicle interior.    USE - Air conditioner for vehicle such as non-combusting type motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the vehicle air conditioner can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Vehicle air conditioner.    Vehicle air conditioner (1A)    Heat pump circuit (2A)    Duct (3)    Indoor heat exchanger (12B)    Discharge opening (35)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium silicate compound containing lithium, silicon, oxygen, and bivalent transition metal element, and carbon material containing carbon. The positive electrode active material has two peaks in the particle size distribution measured by the laser diffraction-scattering-type particle size distribution measuring method.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) and power supply of portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery formed using the positive electrode active material has excellent conductivity, and charge-and-discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The air-conditioning control apparatus has an evaporator (4) for removing heat from air in a battery pack (1) which accommodates a battery cell (1a), and cooling or dehumidifying the air. A circulation path (2) is connected between the battery pack and the evaporator, and is provided for performing internal air circulation of the air. A fan (5) is provided for causing the air to circulate within the circulation path in opposite direction during cooling and dehumidification.    USE - Air-conditioning control apparatus used for controlling temperature and humidity in battery pack mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device and computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fan makes the air to circulate within the circulation path in opposite direction during cooling and dehumidification, the temperature at which the air cooled by the evaporator introduced into the battery pack can be made different, and the temperature and humidity of air in the battery pack can be adjusted, so that the battery can be cooled efficiently, and deterioration of the battery can be suppressed, thus the running performance of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle with air-conditioning control apparatus.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (1a)    Circulation path (2)    Evaporator (4)    Fan (5)
NOVELTY - The drive device (10) has a drive shaft (12) connected to a drive motor (14) via an inboard joint (16). The inboard joint is housed at inner periphery section of the drive motor. An outer cup (28) is provided with a sliding face (34) on the inner periphery section (32) for a roller element (26) to slide. The outer periphery section of the outer cup is rotatably supported by the inner periphery section of the drive motor.    USE - Drive device of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle with electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The drive motor is utilized as drive source, and the drive motor and drive wheel are connected by means of constant velocity universal joint. The need of providing the air core can be prevented, and the size reduction and weight reduction of drive device of vehicle can be achieved. Thus, the stroke amount of drive shaft is maintained. The output torque of drive device of the vehicle can be improved favorably by setting the reduction ratio by the speed-reduction mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the drive device.    Drive device (10)    Drive shaft (12)    Drive motor (14)    Inboard joint (16)    Roller element (26)    Outer cup (28)    Inner periphery section of outer cup (32)    Sliding face (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has voltage measurement unit (200) that measures voltage values at both ends of batteries (101-1-101-n). A control unit (300) determines whether batteries are defective or not, based on measured voltage values. The series voltage of batteries is output as output voltage of series portion, when there is no battery determined to be defective in batteries. The voltages of batteries except battery determined to be defective are boosted and boosted voltages are output as output voltage of series portion, when there is battery determined to be defective in batteries.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage apparatus can charge and discharge continuously so that the lifetime improvement of storage apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Batteries (101-1-101-n)    Switch (103)    Voltage measurement unit (200)    Control unit (300)    Storage unit (400)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises (in %mass) silicon (17-90), titanium (10-83), germanium (0-73) and remainder of unavoidable impurities.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode for electrical device e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed), electric vehicle and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using negative electrode active material has excellent cyclic characteristics, capacity and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Cell layer (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode and an anode arranged on an organic and inorganic complex separation film that is filled with amorphous carbon. The separation film is provided with 40-100 weight percent spinal-shaped cathode active material. A pulverized body is connected to the separation film. Conductivity of the pulverized body is 15-100 Siemens/cm. Density of the pulverized body is 1.0-1.2 g/cm cube. A transition metal is placed on the separation film and made of a mixture of carbon monoxide, manganese, nickel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium.    USE - High-power lithium secondary battery for a battery module of a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high energy density and high output stabilization. The battery is small in size, and can maintain low-temperature characteristics in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) an electric vehicle    (3) a power storage system.
NOVELTY - The battery has a spinel structure provided with a cathode active material. A separation film is arranged on the cathode active material that is arranged in a pulverized body. Volume surface area of the anodal active material is 0.01-0.031 m. Diameter of the cathode active material is 0.1-0.2 micro meter. The separation film is provided with an organic and inorganic complex separation film. The cathode active material is made of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, amorphous carbon and crystalline graphite.    USE - High power lithium secondary battery for a battery module (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a power storage system, a mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide application range, high energy density, high conductivity, high output stabilization, high productivity, better usage practicability, prolonged service life and low voltage discharge effect. The battery ensures simple manufacturing process and avoids deformation effect. The battery is easy to operate. The battery reduces processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating an operation of a high power lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode active material provided with a spinel structure. A separation film is arranged on the cathode active material that is arranged in a pulverized body. Volume surface area of an anodal active material is 0.005-0.013 m. Diameter of the cathode active material is 0.03-0.1 micro meter. The cathode active material is made of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and crystalline graphite. Another anode active material is formed in a bed-shaped structure.    USE - High power lithium secondary battery for a battery module. Uses include but are not limited to a power storage system, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide application range, high energy density, high conductivity, high output stabilization, high productivity, better usage, better practicability, prolonged service life and low voltage discharge effect. The battery ensures simple manufacturing process and avoids deformation effect. The battery is easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating an operation of a high power lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic control unit utilized to impose two different setpoint voltages successively on an alternator when a motor vehicle is operated. The setpoint voltages include a low alternator voltage (Valt-low) that is strictly greater than maximum voltage when one battery (VOmax-Batt1) i.e. lead-acid battery, is unloaded, and a high alternator voltage (Valt-high) that is strictly greater than minimum voltage when another battery (VOmini-Batt2) i.e. lithium-ion battery, is unloaded, and low alternator voltage.    USE - System for supplying electrical power to a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine or thermal-electric hybrid propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - The high alternator voltage is strictly greater than minimum voltage when the battery is unloaded, and the low alternator voltage, thus increasing battery life while reducing average fuel consumption of the vehicle. The system is inexpensive, and realizes ecological footprint.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relative levels of different voltage involved in operation of a power system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High alternator voltage (Valt-high)    Low alternator voltage (Valt-low)    Maximum network voltage (VMax-network)    Batteries (VOmax-Batt1, VOmax-Batt2, VOmini-Batt1, VOmini-Batt2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell main body (10) covering a part of an outer surface of cells (31) with resin. A circuit block (1) covers a protective circuit of the cells with another resin. Connection parts electrically connect the cells and the protective circuit such that one surface of the cell main body and one surface of the circuit block are opposite to each other. The former resin is reaction curable resin and the latter resin is thermoplastic resin, where the resins are chosen from urethane resin, epoxy resin, silicon resin and acryl resin.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in an electronic device e.g. business use camcorder, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, a domestic electric power system, and an electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The cell main body and the circuit block of the protective circuit are resin-molded separately, thus reducing molding defect. The size of the circuit block can be unified, so that production efficiency of the battery can be improved. The battery enables only deteriorated cell or protective circuit to be replaced. The battery has better resource-saving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electronic device    (2) an electric power system    (3) an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a circuit block and a cell main body.    Circuit block (1)    Circuit board (3)    Cell main body (10)    Molding part (11)    Cells (31)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an opening part (21) formed in an end side of an air flow path (2), where another side of the path is obstructed while flowing air. Another opening part (31) is formed in an end side of a hydrogen flow channel (3). An air electrode is provided in an inner wall face of the flow path, and a hydrogen electrode is provided in an inner wall face of the flow channel. One surface of a solid electrolyte body (12) is in contact with the hydrogen electrode, and another surface of the solid electrolyte body is in contact with the air electrode.    USE - Fuel cell for a fuel cell system (claimed) in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the solid electrolyte body is in contact with the hydrogen electrode, and another surface of the electrolyte body is in contact with the air electrode, thus performing seal of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas easily and reliably, suppressing continuation of low efficient electric power generation of the fuel cell, and reducing motive power for driving of an oxidizing agent gas side piston and a fuel gas side piston.    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.    Fuel cell (1)    Air flow path (2)    Hydrogen flow channel (3)    Solid electrolyte body (12)    Opening parts (21, 31)
NOVELTY - The battery has a fuel electrode layer and an air electrode layer. A separator is provided in the closed space between the layers. A gas guide portion (3) is positioned between the single cell and the separator. A gas guide portion and the separator are comprised with a gas introduction hole and gas discharge hole. A discharge flow path (3B) is connected with the introductory passage (3A), and the minimum sectional area of the introductory passage is increased.    USE - Fuel battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss in the inlet port of gas flow path can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the gas guide portion.    Gas guide portion (3)    Introductory passage (3A)    Discharge flow path (3B)    Partition portion (3C)    Bolt (50)
NOVELTY - The system i.e. fuel cell system (11), has a drive source i.e. drive motor (13), driving electric power feeding from an electric power supply source i.e. battery (21). Voltage sensors (33-35) are arranged between the electric power supply source and the drive source. A control part i.e. electronic control unit (41), performs electric power feeding control to the drive source from the electric power supply source. An error correction process part detects measured values of the voltage sensors and corrects error in the voltage sensors when voltage is in a steady state.    USE - Electrically-driven system i.e. fuel cell system, for moving bodies e.g. robot, ship and aircraft. Can also be used for a fuel-cell vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The error correction process part detects the measured values of the voltage sensor and corrects error in the voltage sensor when the voltage is in a steady state, so that the system can control the voltage sensors with high precision without suppressing rated output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (11)    Drive motor (13)    Battery (21)    Voltage sensors (33-35)    Electronic control unit (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting a green sheet (3) or preformed portion consists of separator forming material for fuel battery on a frame-like support stand (1). A molding press machine (4) is arranged so that press machine is pressed from a vertical direction with respect to conveyance path of transportation line. Hot-pressure molding is carried out for preset time by molding press machine. The acquired hot-pressure molding is carried out from molding position of press machine with respect to support stand. A hot-pressure molding is removed from the support stand.    USE - Method for manufacturing separator for fuel battery mounted in portable apparatus, motor vehicle and railway.    ADVANTAGE - Since the green sheet or preformed portion is mounted with respect to frame-like support stand, the loss of heat energy can be reduced. The molding cycle time can be shortened by removing the acquired hot-pressure molding one by one. Thus, the separator for fuel battery can be mass-produced easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view illustrating the hot-pressure molding process of fuel battery.    Frame-like support stand (1)    Green sheet (3)    Molding press machine (4)    Hot disc (5)    Upper mold (61)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas supply path that connects the anode pole and fuel gas supply source of fuel cell. A cutoff valve is provided to block the supply of fuel gas from fuel gas supply source. A diluted unit is provided to dilute the fuel gas discharged from the fuel cell. An amount integration value calculation unit is provided to compute integration value of quantity of diluent gas. An idle stop control unit is provided to close the cutoff valve, when the idle stop set-up time is equal to fuel gas pressure drop time.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of idle stop can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the idle stop control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. battery pack (1), has a pair of plates (21, 22) including an opening part (21a) positioned at a surface orthogonal to predetermined direction. An adhesive agent (23) is pinched between the opening part and an electrical storage element i.e. cell (10), by the pair of plates. Cross-section of the electrical storage element is formed in circle shape on the surface orthogonal to the predetermined direction. A positive electrode terminal (11) and a negative electrode terminal are provided in a convex surface.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery pack, for use as a motive power source for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus pinches the adhesive agent between the opening part and the electrical storage element by the plates, thus simplifying structure of a holder, easily fixing the electrical storage element with the holder, reducing number of parts, and extending the electrical storage element in the predetermined direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Cell (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Plates (21, 22)    Opening part (21a)    Adhesive agent (23)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has electrode plates (12,13) and an insulation board (11) that are laminated. A retaining liquid spacer (16) forms an interior space (17) not filled with an electrolyte solution (15). The lamination cells (10a,10b) and a heat sink (30) having terminals (40,41) connected to the plates, are laminated alternately. A lower end (19) of spacer is overlapped with the sink. The sides of the non-overlapped portions of spacer, is provided with a pressure control valve (22) and swollen to the opposite direction from the control valve, respectively.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor for use as power supply for starter motor starting, backup power supply of personal computer, and secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high capacitance, a low resistance and a compact electrical double layer capacitor is effectively provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Lamination cells (10a,10b)    Insulation board (11)    Electrode plates (12,13)    Electrolyte solution (15)    Retaining liquid spacer (16)    Interior space (17)    Lower end (19)    Pressure control valve (22)    Heat sink (30)    Terminals (40,41)    Electrical double layer capacitor (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several electrical storage elements (10) which are equipped with a discharge port for discharging gas. A connection element (41) contacts with an electrode terminal (12) of the electrical storage element, and electrically connects the electrical storage elements. The electrical storage elements are accommodated in a case (20). The connection element is located between the discharge port and the case, and contacts with the gas discharged from the discharge port towards the case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery block mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of discharged gas to the case can be prevented effectively. The thermal load applied to the case can be suppressed effectively. The temperature of the gas can be reduced. The enlargement of the case can be suppressed. The temperature rise of the cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery block.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Electrical storage element (10)    Electrode terminal (12)    Case (20)    Connection element (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a material in a non-formation area of a positive electrode (3) or a negative electrode (4) formed in an outer peripheral part of collectors (2), and forming a sealing material (7), where a surface not in contact with the collectors is made to contact with the outer peripheral part in which the sealing material is formed. The sealing material is adhered on the collectors. Electrolyte is injected from an opening part (15) of the collectors. The opening part is sealed. Water repellent oil finish is performed in a part equivalent to the opening part of the collectors.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bipolar lithium ion secondary battery utilized as a power supply of a motor in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the electrolyte to be injected from the opening part of the collectors after the collectors are laminated such that the manufacturing process of the battery is simplified and manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar lithium ion secondary battery.    Collectors (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Sealing material (7)    Opening part (15)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an oxidizing agent gas exhaust passage (38) discharging oxidizing agent gas using a sealing valve (44), and an oxidizing agent gas supply path (36) supplying the oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell (14). A branch supply path (48) is opened to a fuel cell room interior. A shut-off valve (52) is positioned in the branch supply path. A dilution apparatus (40) dilutes the fuel gas discharged from the fuel cell in the oxidizing agent gas exhaust passage. An electric power generation cell (12) includes an electrolytic membrane (16).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shut-off valve is positioned in the branch supply path, thus ensuring oxidizing agent gas volume required for electric power generation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Electric power generation cell (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Electrolytic membrane (16)    Oxidizing agent gas supply path (36)    Oxidizing agent gas exhaust passage (38)    Dilution apparatus (40)    Sealing valve (44)    Branch supply path (48)    Shut-off valve (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has porous bodies (26, 28) acting as a flow path of reactive gas. Separators (32, 34) contact a main surface of the porous bodies. Periphery of each porous body and the separators are connected together. The porous bodies and a dense layer (30) are joined to the separators, where a high dense layer is compact than the porous bodies. A current collection layer is arranged in a surface on an opposite side to the separators with respect to a main surface of the porous bodies. A membrane electrode assembly (16) is provided with an anode pole (12).    USE - Fuel cell for use as small power supply in a mobile machine such as mobile telephone and portable personal computer, a power supply in a motor vehicle and a domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The porous bodies and the dense layer are joined to the separators so as to prevent the porous bodies from being peeled from the separators even when external force is applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode pole (12)    Membrane electrode assembly (16)    Porous bodies (26, 28)    Dense layer (30)    Separators (32,34)
NOVELTY - Lithium is leached from a lithium-containing solid derived from lithium ion batteries, using an acidic infusion containing a bivalent or higher metal salt dissolved in an acid, to obtain a lithium recovery solution.    USE - Recovery of lithium from lithium-containing solid derived from lithium ion batteries used in hybrid cars and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical recovery of lithium with high selectivity and yield, with reduced generation of waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrolyzer having an anion-exchange membrane and a cation-exchange membrane used for recovering lithium.    Electrolytic vessel (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Anion-exchange membrane (4)    Cation-exchange membrane (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has main portion (21) inside which target object (12) such as battery whose temperature is to be adjusted is placed. A passage portion (22) in which heat-transport medium is circulated, is formed in inside of main portion. An opening (41) is located in lowermost side at end (22a) of main portion, while other end (22b) of passage portion is located in upward side at exterior of main portion.    USE - Temperature control structure of battery-cooling device, used for adjusting temperature of battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, lithium-ion secondary battery, and organic radical cell mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of flowing-in heat-transport medium can be increased so that the quantity of flowing out of heat-transport medium can be decreased while the heat-transport medium stays based on temperature difference. Thus, the capability to adjust temperature of target object can be improved. The consumption of energy by the battery mounted in vehicle can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the battery-cooling device having temperature control structure.    Battery (12)    Main portion (21)    Passage portion (22)    Ends of passage portion (22a,22b)    Opening (41)
NOVELTY - The fixing system (10) includes a belt tensioning device (32) provided at the second side of a battery (12,14) to downwardly tension a belt (26). The belt tensioning device comprises a horizontal bar that extends over the belt in a traverse direction. A torsion spring elastically biases the bar in a downward direction.    USE - Fixing system for mounting at least one battery in the trough-shaped casing of a battery assembly (claimed) in a vehicle e.g. motor truck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides resistance against vibrations, and compensates tolerances of the batteries or other parts of the system as well as temperature dependent size changes of the battery, thus allowing reliable fixing of the battery within the casing over a long operation period. Allows easy handling of the system, and ensures simple mounting and dismounting of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the lateral sectional view of a fixing system.    Fixing system (10)    Battery (12,14)    Gap (24)    Belt (26)    Belt tensioning device (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a switching circuit (3) e.g. bridge-type rectifier circuit, inputting full-wave-rectification voltage of an alternative current (AC) power supply (6). Another switching circuit (4) inputs electric power induced in a secondary winding (N2). A resonance inductor (Lr) is serially connected to one of a primary winding (N1) or the secondary winding. A control unit (5) controls switching operations performed by the switching circuits. The control unit short-circuits an AC terminal by controlling the switching operations performed by one of the switching circuits.    USE - Power supply apparatus for converting AC power from a AC power supply to direct current (DC) power supplied to a DC load i.e. secondary battery, of a power supply system of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit adjusts magnitude of the DC power supplied to a DC load by executing a phase control for changing duration of period to apply positive and negative full-wave rectification voltages to the DC terminals or another phase control for changing duration of period to short-circuit the AC terminals while applying the positive and negative full-wave-rectification voltages to the DC terminals so as to improve high-efficiency of the apparatus with precise fine-light adjustment and to reduce switching loss in switching elements e.g. MOSFET.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply apparatus.    Resonance inductor (Lr)    Primary winding (N1)    Secondary winding (N2)    Power supply apparatus (1)    Switching circuits (3, 4)    Control unit (5)    AC power supply (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery block (3) having rectangular batteries (1) provided with conducting external cases mounted in a stack insulated by insulating layers (2). A cooling plate (4) forcibly cools each battery from the bottom surface. A cooling mechanism cools a cooling plate. A fit-together structure enables stacking in fixed positions. Each rectangular battery and insulating layers form a single-piece battery module. The battery block is made up of multiple stacked battery modules.    USE - Power source apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle (HV) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) such as hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle (FCV) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) such as fuel cell car, and electric vehicle (EV) e.g. electric automobile and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The power source apparatus to supply electric power can attain a high margin of safety while reducing assembly cost. The temperature of rectangular battery is abnormally high in a thermal runaway condition, so that the the insulating layers can prevent thermal runaway from spreading to adjacent batteries so that the safety is improved. The thermally conducting sheet can be tightly and reliably attached over a wider surface area of the cooling plate to achieve better thermal coupling. Each rectangular battery can be efficiently cooled by the cooling plate in a manner that reduces temperature differentials between batteries. The metal bands are formed from sheet-metal, which are strong enough to avoid stretching due to rectangular battery expansion pressure, and are formed with a thickness and width that achieves sufficient strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power source apparatus.    Rectangular battery (1)    Insulating layer (2)    Battery block (3)    Cooling plate (4)    Thermally conducting sheet (6)
NOVELTY - The electric storage device (A) has an electrode assembly (1) including a positive electrode sheet (7), a negative electrode sheet (8), and a separator (9) for insulating between the positive electrode sheet and the negative electrode sheet. Positive and negative current collectors (2,3) are disposed on both ends of the electrode assembly. A case (4) houses the electrode assembly and the current collectors. A support member (13) extends from the positive current collector to the negative current collector.    USE - Electric storage device used as e.g. a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery, such as a lithium-ion secondary battery, used for a running vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to restrain the current collectors from being displaced toward the electrode assembly by disposing a support member between the current collectors; therefore, even when vibration is applied to the electric storage device, since it is possible to restrain the current collectors from being displaced, deformation or damage of the electric storage device caused by the displacement can be restrained. Provides an insulation cover to insulate the current collectors and the electrode assembly from the case or vice versa. The insulation cover is mounted with the support members; hence, assembling performance is improved since the support members are also mounted by mounting the insulation cover. Reduces costs by reducing the number of parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an insulating cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially cut-away front view illustrating a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (1)    Positive and negative current collectors (2,3)    Case (4)    Positive electrode sheet (7)    Negative electrode sheet (8)    Separator (9)    Support member (13)    Electric storage device (A)
NOVELTY - The method involves folding a flat plate (201) to form a shape of container (101). The flat plate is made of metal and is comprised of an unfolded form of container. The flat plate is folded at two longer side corresponding portions (112,213) that are portions of plate which correspond to the longer side portions (212). The welding portions of plate are mutually abutted or overlapped after the folding. The welding is performed such that a difference in dimension between bottom portion (111) of container and corresponding opening portion is less than or equal to 1 mm.    USE - Method of manufacturing battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion rechargeable battery installed in moving vehicle e.g. automobile. Can also be used in moving vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the weld distance is reduced, the welding costs can be reduced. Productivity can be enhanced and decrease in structural strength can be prevented. Since the rattle of the whole batteries which are arranged can be decreased, vibration resistance can be enhanced. By the formation of the bulge portion, the structural strength of the long-sidewall corresponding portion is enhanced, and the long-sidewall corresponding portion having the largest area can be prevented from deforming in the folding process. The surface area of the battery can be increased and heat dissipation efficiency can be enhanced. The structural strength of the battery can be enhanced. The swelling of the battery caused by an increase in battery internal pressure can be prevented so that battery can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the surface appearance of the battery and midstream of the folding process.    Container (101)    Bottom portion (111)    Longer side corresponding portion (112,213)    Flat plate (201)    Longer side portion (212)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous secondary battery (1) comprises a positive electrode (3) having a positive electrode mixture layer containing a lithium-containing composite oxide as a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode (4); a separator; and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where a surface of the positive electrode active material is coated with a polyvalent organic metal salt. The polyvalent organic metal salt is fluorine-containing polyvalent organic lithium salt.    USE - As non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as a power source for a variety of devices such as electronic devices, portable phones, notebook personal computers, power systems, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery exhibits excellent charge/discharge cycle characteristics even when being charged to a high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Non-aqueous secondary battery (1)    Outer package (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an oxygen-containing off gas circulation channel (50) including an end connected to an oxygen-containing gas discharge channel (38) and another end connected to an oxygen-containing gas supply channel (36) at a position upstream from a branch supply channel (42). The oxygen-containing off gas circulation channel returns oxygen-containing gas i.e. fresh air, discharged from the oxygen-containing gas discharge channel to the oxygen-containing gas supply channel at the position upstream from the branch supply channel.    USE - Fuel cell system for mounting on a fuel cell vehicle i.e. fuel cell-based electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen-containing off gas circulation channel returns the oxygen-containing gas discharged from the oxygen-containing gas discharge channel to the oxygen-containing gas supply channel at the position upstream from the branch supply channel, so that highly humid oxygen-containing off gas can be reliably supplied into a fuel cell chamber through the branch supply channel, thus ventilating the fuel cell chamber with simple structure, and suppressing generation of static electricity in the fuel cell chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Oxygen-containing gas supply channel (36)    Oxygen-containing gas discharge channel (38)    Branch supply channel (42)    Oxygen-containing off gas circulation channel (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind turbine (14) which comprises a contoured blade driven by wind power. The blade is mounted to a driveshaft (15) turning an electrical generator for generating direct current electricity. The direct current electricity is generated by solar cell through light. The micro-inverter is adapted to accept solar cell direct current and transform into alternating current. The storage unit stores feeding power directly into a utility grid, or alternatively provides a local device of distributing power.    USE - Device for generating and accessing remote electrical power to power electric cars and cellular transceiver.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience for the user is improved when supplying local access and generation of power in conjunction with an existing utility grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating, storing and providing access to electrical power in remote locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for generating local power.    Microgenerator device (11)    Photovoltaic array (12)    Wind turbine (14)    Driveshaft (15)    Utility pole (18)    Conduit (19)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a housing (20) that is detachably attached to the rear of a vehicle (2). A rotatable support (26) rotary maintains a first device (40), and joined to the housing. The first device has a rotor blade (46) that produces electrical energy when exposed to air flow. The rotatable support and rotor blade are disposed within the housing when the support is in stored position, and disposed outside of the housing when the support is in extended position.    USE - Power generation device for charging battery system of electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The range of the vehicle is increased, while the time required for recharge is shortened. Overcharge condition of the rechargeable power source is prevented by deviating the first and second charging circuits upon detecting that the charge amount exceeds a predetermined amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a power generation system; and    (2) a method of charging vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the vehicle with power generation device.    Vehicle (2)    Device (10)    Housing (20)    Rotatable support (26)    First device (40)    Rotor blade (46)
NOVELTY - The console has clamping element which includes first and second bracket legs attachable to battery compartment at respective first and second ends of bracket (6), so that first bracket leg extends from floor (2) upwardly in front of battery placed in battery compartment and from top of first bracket leg towards rear wall (3) above battery placed in battery compartment. The second bracket leg is provided with elastic protuberance protruding towards floor, so that contact between top side of battery and protuberance is ensured.    USE - Battery console for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the battery console can be reduced. The battery console can allow for ease of mounting and fixing of the battery. The battery console can minimize the risks associated with mounting and fixing of vehicle batteries in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery console.    Floor (2)    Rear wall (3)    Bracket (6)    Integrated mechanical stop (7)    Suspension opening (8)
NOVELTY - A laminate is obtained by laminating synthetic fiber layer containing nonwoven fiber containing thermoplastic resin fiber, and cellulose fiber layer containing nonwoven fiber containing cellulose nanofiber.    USE - Laminate is used for separator for electrical storage element e.g. battery and capacitor (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium cell, lithium secondary battery, fuel cell, alkali secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has high porosity, mechanical strength and heat resistance, and favorable internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) manufacture of laminate.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery mounting tray arranged under a floor panel (2) of a vehicle (1). The battery mounting tray is equipped with a partition part provided along a mounting surface in which a battery (7) is mounted. A hook fixes the battery mounted in the mounting surface. A battery accommodating part accommodates the battery. One end of the hook contacts the battery slid into the battery accommodating part when the hook is rotated. The battery is held inside the battery accommodating part when another end part of the hook protrudes to a side of the battery.    USE - Battery mounting structure for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables one of the ends of the hook to contact the battery slid into the battery accommodating part and another end to protrude to the side of the battery such that only deteriorated and failed battery is taken out and replaced, thus simplifying work required for replacing the battery, and hence reducing replacement cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a vehicle mounted with a battery mounting structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (1)    Floor panel (2)    Front seat (3)    Rear seat (4)    Battery (7)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (10) for producing power when a fuel gas e.g. hydrogen and nitrogen, and an oxidizing gas i.e. air, are supplied to an anode and a cathode, respectively. A vent valve (351) and a drain valve (361) are arranged in an anode system, and a diluting device (50) dilutes the fuel gas using the oxidizing gas. An electronic control unit (ECU) (40) reduces opening time of the vent and drain valves in an idle stop state to a value that is smaller than opening time of the vent and drain valves in an idle power generation state.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a power source of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The ECU reduces the opening time of the vent and drain valves in the idle stop state to the value that is smaller than the opening time of the vent and drain valves in the idle power generation state, thus holding the system in the idle stop state for a long time without any damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    ECU (40)    Diluting device (50)    Vent valve (351)    Drain valve (361)
NOVELTY - The structure has a power supply pack (2) mounted between seats (4,5). A leg (403) which supports a seat rail (402) is fixed to a vehicle fixing portion. The upper surface of the case of the power supply pack is lower than the seat rail. A receiving member (3) protrudes upward from the upper surface of the case. The receiving member at least partially overlaps with the seat rail in a vehicle width direction view. When the vehicle receives external force and the leg tilts using the vehicle fixing portion as a fulcrum, the receiving member contacts the seat rail.    USE - Structure for protecting power supply pack mounted in vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, from collision.    ADVANTAGE - Power supply pack can be protected since seat rail fallen into by collision from vehicle width direction contacts to receiving member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view illustrating the structure for protecting the power supply pack mounted in a vehicle.    Power supply pack (2)    Receiving member (3)    Seats (4,5)    Seat rail (402)    Leg (403)
NOVELTY - The cell connector (112) comprises connector main structure comprising a contact area (116) for connecting to cell terminal (108a) and contact area (118) for connecting to a cell terminal (108b). The connector main structure has a base (114) that is composed of several material layers (136a,136b). The material layers are provided along a fold line in one piece and are connected with each other.    USE - Cell connector for electrically connecting cell terminals of respective electrochemical cells of electrochemical device used as accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since material layers are provided along fold line in one piece and are connected with each other, the compact cell connector is attained easily in simple manner. The reliable connection between cell terminals of respective electrochemical cells of electrochemical device is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing cell connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the cell connector.    Cell terminal (108a,108b)    Cell connector (112)    Base (114)    Contact areas (116,118)    Material layers (136a,136b)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a contact body (3) i.e. thermoelectric generator (15), comprising a contact surface (4) that is provided in contact with a counter-contact surface (5) of a pipe body (2) e.g. cold pipe (14) and warm pipe (13). A pipe wall (22) encloses an inner space (21) of the pipe body and exhibits larger rigidity and larger wall thickness (25) in a contact region (23) than in wall portions (24) that are arranged adjacent to the contact region. A supporting structure (8) is arranged at the inner space of the pipe body and comprises a spring element.    USE - Heat transfer arrangement for transferring heat between a pipe body such as heat-emitting fluid supplying warm pipe i.e. exhaust gas supplying warm pipe, and endothermic fluid supplying cold pipe i.e. coolant supplying cold pipe, and a contact body i.e. thermoelectric generator, of a heat exchanger that is utilized in an exhaust system of a combustion engine in a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pipe wall exhibits the larger rigidity in the contact region than in the wall portions that are arranged adjacent to the contact region, thus enabling effective transfer of heat between the pipe body and the contact body while reducing hazards caused by intensive contact between the contact surface and the counter contact surface due to an excessive tension on the pipe body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified cross sectional view of a heat transfer arrangement in a clamped condition.    Heat transfer arrangement (1)    Pipe body (2)    Contact body (3)    Contact surface of contact body (4)    Counter-contact surface of pipe body (5)    Supporting structure (8)    Warm pipe (13)    Cold pipe (14)    Thermoelectric generator (15)    Inner space of pipe body (21)    Pipe wall (22)    Contact region (23)    Wall portions (24)    Larger wall thickness of pipe wall (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has rotor that is rotatably provided inside stator of motor unit (20). The rotor has rotor shaft placed at center of motor housing (10). The rotor shaft is connected to mounting section by connection plate. A rear cover (30) is coupled at one side to housing, to close housing open side. The cover has planar section constituting cover outer peripheral surface. A cover recess is connected to inner peripheral surface of planar section and is depressed from planar section towards rotor to form recess to which trailing arm (100) is coupled.    USE - In-wheel drive apparatus for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, solar cell vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The chassis durability of the electric vehicle is increased, by minimizing distance from wheel center to chassis coupling section. The decelerator module is allowed to be mounted on outer surface of motor housing to reduce the size and weight of products, and to facilitate replacement or repair of the decelerator module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cut-away perspective view of the in-wheel drive apparatus.    Motor housing (10)    Motor unit (20)    Rear cover (30)    Decelerator module (40)    Trailing arm (100)    Spindle bracket (101)
NOVELTY - The recirculation unit (14) has recirculation line (12) which connects the outlet (11) of anode region (3) of fuel cell (2) to inlet (10). A liquid separator (15) arranged in area of recirculation line comprises a discharge line (16) having a discharge valve (17) for liquid and/or gases. A bubble sensor (18) is arranged in area of discharge line for controlling the discharge valve.    USE - Recirculation unit for fuel cell system used for generating electric power for driving purposes in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the bubble sensor is performed safely and reliably without receiving influence of contamination of liquid. The manufacturing of recirculation unit with simple design is performed easily and efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for discharging liquid and/or gases from recirculation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Anode region (3)    Inlet (10)    Outlet (11)    Recirculation line (12)    Recirculation unit (14)    Liquid separator (15)    Discharge line (16)    Discharge valve (17)    Bubble sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has several battery cells, and cooling devices (22,24) arranged in a housing for cooling the battery cells. A foam material is provided between the housing and cooling device. The foam material occupies a low volume in ground state, and a high volume in expanded state. The cooling device is pressed against the battery cell by foam material in expanded state. The cooling device is made of aluminum alloy or non-destructive plastic.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient heat dissipation of battery cells is achieved. Manufacturing cost of battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the battery and separator of battery.    Battery (10)    Separator (14)    Side wall (16)    Base plate (18)    Cooling devices (22,24)
NOVELTY - The water removal apparatus (140) has a tank (145) and a pump (147) that supply sulfuric acid aqueous solution (4) to the interior of a water removal pipe. A diaphragm (146) is provided in the tank to track the volume change of sulfuric acid aqueous solution and perform variation of the volume of liquid phase chamber (145a) so that liquid phase chamber is partitioned off with the gaseous phase chamber (145b).    USE - Water removal apparatus for removing water from oxygen gas and hydrogen gas discharged from fuel cell main body in fuel cell power generation system (claimed) for e.g. vehicle, home.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains space saving and ensures installation space since application of large-scale mechanism using centrifugation is unnecessary even in gravity-free space and microgravity space by removing water regardless of gravity from the mixture to which water is mixed in oxygen gas and hydrogen gas. Prevents fall of the discharging performance of pump since only the sulfuric acid aqueous solution is supplied without the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sulfuric acid aqueous solution (4)    Water removal apparatus (140)    Tank (145)    Liquid phase chamber (145a)    Gaseous phase chamber (145b)    Diaphragm (146)    Pump (147)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (10) has a photovoltaic cell (14) by which light energy is converted into electrical energy. A heating device (20) is provided to heat main unit in the region of photovoltaic cell. A measuring element is provided to detect change in temperature of lid element (18) by detecting change of electric resistor of coating portion (22). The coating portion is made of indium tin oxide.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar module mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) and roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of environmental condition on the electric power of photovoltaic device can be reduced by providing the heating device. The installation space required for photovoltaic device can be reduced. The number of components of photovoltaic device can be reduced and cost of the photovoltaic device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (10)    Photovoltaic cell (14)    Lid element (18)    Heating device (20)    Coating portion (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves altering the spatial alignment of fuel cell stack (12) by rotating the fuel cell stack around a vertical axis (32) at an angle of 180 degrees , according to service life of fuel cell system (10). Then, an inlet (14) of a fuel cell stack is connected to an oxidizing agent supply line (16), and an inlet (22) of fuel cell stack is connected to a fuel supply line (24).    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and high performance of fuel cell stack are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Inlets of fuel cell stack (14,22)    Oxidizing agent supply line (16)    Fuel supply line (24)    Vertical axis (32)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has an electrically conductive base element (12) on which a metal layer (14) is arranged. Active material particles (16) are arranged on the portion of the metal layer. The electrically conductive base material is made of graphite, copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt or titanium. The active material particles are made of carbon, and graphite.    USE - Electrode e.g. anode of lithium-ion battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the active material particles are stable, the durability of the electrode is improved. The damage of the electrode is prevented. The internal resistance and performance of the electrode are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Electrically conductive base element (12)    Metal layer (14)    Active material particles (16)    Connector (20)
NOVELTY - The energy store module has prismatic memory cells which are stacked in a row. A tie rod is braced between two end plates (1) made of aluminum or steel. The end plate is formed of layered structure containing three successive layers (2-4). An inner layer (4) is surrounded by two outer layers (2,3) and is formed in wave-like and/or diffuse structure containing polyurethane foam or aluminum froth. The layered structure is made of composite material containing fiber selected from glass fiber, carbon fiber, mineral fiber, vegetable fiber, steel fiber and plastic fiber.    USE - Energy store module of power supply device for motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient stability of end plate with respect to pressure deformation is ensured so that stable energy store module with less weight is produced in simple manner. Manufacturing effort of end plate is reduced and manufacturing cost of energy store module is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing energy store module for power supply device; and    (2) a method for manufacturing end plate of energy store module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the end plates of energy store module.    End plate (1)    Outer layer (2,3)    Inner layer (4)
NOVELTY - The warmer has an air storage cylinder connected with an end of a warmer main body. An upper part of a main motor is arranged with a fan and a pump. The pump is connected with a two-position three-way electromagnetic valve that is connected with an oil inlet pipe. A three-way opening is connected with the oil inlet pipe. A baffle is provided with a continuous combustion chamber. A combustion chamber body and a heater main body are arranged in a heat exchange tube. A water chamber outer cylinder is connected with the warmer main body to form a sealing chamber.    USE - Intelligent liquid warmer for a vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The warmer is simple in structure and convenient to control, and saves fuel and reduces heating time.
NOVELTY - The box has a battery box body whose upper part is provided with a locking device. The battery box body is formed with a locating hole and connected with a locating plate that is provided with a locking block, which is provided with a locking frame.    USE - Quick replacing battery box for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box can be changed by a manual mode in short time without affecting vehicle continuous operation. The box is simple in structure, reliable to use and inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel battery power generating unit, an energy storage battery, an operation condition detection unit, an environment detecting part and a General packet radio service (GPRS) module connected with an energy source controller. The energy source controller controls load power supply of the energy storage battery. The energy source controller is utilized for controlling a fuel battery power generating unit to generate electricity. The fuel battery power generating unit supplies power to a load to realize seamless fuel cell.    USE - Fuel battery seamless starting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures safety and efficiently controls the fuel cell power generation unit.
NOVELTY - The method involves heating an electrode tab (120) by closely adhering sides of the electrode tab to a pair of heating bars (220), so that heat is supplied to a tab sealant (121) bonding between a bonding surface of an inner side of a sealing part (130) of a pouch (110) and the electrode tab, where the electrode tab is extended from an electrode in the pouch so as to be protruded outwardly of the pouch for electrical connection. The part is sealed so that a pouch is closed after the electrolyte is injected into the pouch.    USE - Method for sealing a pouch type secondary battery i.e. pouch type lithium polymer battery, which is used as a power supply of a portable electronic device e.g. digital camera, cell phone and laptop computer, or for a high output hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables heating the electrode tab, so that the heat is supplied to the tab sealant bonding between the bonding surface of the sealing part and the electrode tab, and sealing the sealing part to allow the heat supplied to the sealing part to melt the tab sealant so as not to be taken away by the electrode in the pouch such that the pressure and time at which the pouch type secondary battery is sealed are minimized, thus reducing a facility cost and a sealing process time even when the size of the pouch increases as the current capacity of the battery increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sealing device for a pouch type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pouch type secondary battery.    Pouch (110)    Electrode tab (120)    Tab sealant (121)    Sealing part (130)    Sealing bars (210)    Heating bars (220)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a primary relay circuit (110) that is configured to provide a voltage of battery cell or battery pack. A capacitor is electrically connected to primary relay circuit, and is configured to store the voltage provided from primary relay circuit. A secondary relay circuit is electrically connected to capacitor, and is configured to provide the voltage stored in capacitor. A pull-down circuit (140) is connected to secondary relay circuit to reduce impedance at primary output terminal of secondary relay circuit.    USE - Battery management system for electric motor of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage can be measured in more accurate and stable manner by suppressing high impedance and voltage drop provided at the output of relay circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery management system.    Battery management system (100)    Primary relay circuit (110)    Output buffer (130)    Pull-down circuit (140)    Microcomputer unit (150)
NOVELTY - A sol-gel is reacted in presence of a basic catalyst, and silica is coated (AA) to obtain carbon-deposited alloy particles. The alloy particles are dipped in carbon carrier to obtain carbon-supported silica-coated alloy particles. The alloy particles are heat-treated (FF), and the silica coating is removed (HH) using hydrofluoric acid solution or inorganic base solution and surfactant to obtain carbon-deposited alloy catalyzer (DD).    USE - Manufacture of carbon-deposited alloy catalyzer used for electrode of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of carbon-deposited alloy catalyzer having excellent activity and durability. The growth of alloy particles is suppressed with respect to required size of alloy catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of carbon-deposited alloy catalyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silica coating process (AA)    Impregnation process (CC)    Carbon-deposited alloy catalyzer (DD)    Heat treatment of alloy particles (FF)    Silica coating removal process (HH)
NOVELTY - The carbon nanostructure has carbon containing rod-shaped materials or carbon containing sheet-shaped materials which are bound three-dimensionally. The graphene multilayer membrane walls are formed in the rod-shaped materials or the sheet-shaped materials. The air-sac-like pores are defined by graphene multilayer membrane walls and are formed in the rod-shaped materials or the sheet-shaped materials. The rod-shaped materials or the sheet-shaped materials are configured as an integrated monolith of three-dimensional network structure.    USE - Carbon nanostructure used as e.g. negative electrode of lithium secondary battery and catalyst carrier. Can also be used in fuel cell and supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electric conductivity and current density of the carbon material in carbon nanostructure are increased. The residue of metallic materials remaining in the metal encapsulated carbon nanostructure can be removed easily by performing washing treatment for 4 to 8 hours by immersing the metal encapsulated carbon nanostructure in nitric acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The diameter of each of rod-shaped materials and a width of each of the sheet-shaped materials are within a range of 100 nm to 10 um respectively. The air-sac-like pores are classified into main pores having a void diameter of 1 nm to 20 nm and sub pores having a void diameter of 10 nm to 80 nm. The BET specific surface area is 80 m2/g or 300 m2/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing thermogravimetric analysis of carbon nanostructure.
NOVELTY - The battery pack includes a through coupling screw (181) which passes through a lead tab (120) and extends toward a second support portion (152). A coupling hole (155) for accommodating the through coupling screw is formed in the second support portion. The coupling hole is configured to receive a combination coupling nut (182) that can be mechanically coupled to the through coupling screw.    USE - Battery pack for mobile electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, cellular phone, or notebook computer. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a coupling structure for collectively combining the components of the battery pack, thus improving repair property of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Lead tab (120)    Second support portion (152)    Coupling hole (155)    Through coupling screw (181)    Combination coupling nut (182)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller that controls power plant containing a fuel cell stack and a fuel supply apparatus. A stack output response request calculating unit calculates a stack output response request requested to the fuel cell stack. The stack voltage restoring operation unit executes recovery operation, if an actual stack voltage becomes smaller than the lower limit value of the idle reduction mode stack setting voltage during execution of idle reduction.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can effectively avoid the over discharge of battery, and fall of fuel consumption or sound vibration performance can be prevented and the power-plant output response performance is low and the accuracy can be maintained effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stack voltage setting part sets the lower limit value of idle stop mode stack setting voltage set as a stack voltage (DD) during the execution of idle reduction to be higher and lower as the stack output response request increases or decreases, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Actual voltage (AA)    Vehicle speed (CC)    Stack voltage (DD)    Compressor flow rate (EE)    Upper limit (GG)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has holding element (111) which includes an opposing-face section (141), and through holes (141a) that are formed by passing through the opposing-face section. A temperature detection sensor (45) has a lid unit (45b) that closes the through hole by mounting onto the holding element. A sensor unit (45a) elastically deforms when the through hole is closed by the lid unit and presses against the cover surface by the reaction force of the elastic deformation is supported by the lid unit in an elastically deformable state.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium-ion battery apparatus for use in electric motor drive system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of power storage units held by a holding element can be detected accurately with temperature sensors. Since the through-hole is closed by the lid unit, the leakage of cooling medium towards outside can be prevented. Since the shutter is maintained at a closed position and movement of the shutter in an opening direction is not possible, the operator can be prevented from accident in a connection state. Since the upper cover portion is removed from the lower cover portion by fastening release of the safety bolt, an operator's safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of attachment state of temperature detection sensor.    Temperature detection sensor (45)    Sensor unit (45a)    Lid unit (45b)    Holding element (111)    Opposing-face section (141)    Through holes (141a)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves inserting an insulation body in a positive electrode protrusion and/or a negative electrode protrusion. The electrode protrusion, in which the insulation body is inserted, is welded to an electrode terminal e.g. positive electrode terminal (50) at multiple welding locations (71,72) to form a welding body (20). An electrolyte solution is injected into a battery container which accommodates the welding body.    USE - Manufacturing method for battery (claimed) e.g. enclosed lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicles and electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective relieving of stress added to the electrode protrusion when welding the electrode protrusion to the electrode terminal at multiple welding locations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the welding body of a battery.    Winding electrode body (10)    Welding body (20)    Positive electrode edge portion (30)    Positive electrode terminal (50)    Welding locations (71,72)
NOVELTY - The electricity distribution panel (1) has branch service switches (K11,K12) that are provided in branch electric circuits (W21-W23). A communication wire (L1-L3) is provided to transmit transmission signal that is connected to a branch electric circuit. The communication wire is superimposed on connected branch electric circuit. A filter (F1-F3) is provided in connection point (X1-X3) of communication wire and branch electric circuit. A DC power supply (2) is provided with the filter to set a frequency band of transmission signal as a stop band.    USE - Electricity distribution panel of direct current (DC) power distribution system for solar energy power generation system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The communication performance between direct current loads can be reduced, when the transmission signal is superimposed on direct current electric circuit. The signal transmission efficiency to load can be improved by avoiding the leakage of transmission signal on which the branch electric circuits are superimposed to DC-power-supply. The interference of transmission signal on which the filters are superimposed separately at each of the branch electric circuits can be prevented. The independency of the communication in the branch electric circuits can be ensured. The installation area of the electricity distribution panel can be suppressed. The restrictions arising in the designing of the electricity distribution panel can be suppressed. The cost reduction and size reduction of the transmission signal source can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the electricity distribution panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electricity distribution panel (1)    DC power supply (2)    Filter (F1-F3)    Branch service switches (K11,K12,K21,K22,K31,K32)    Communication wire (L1-L3)    Branch electric circuits (W21-W23)    Connection points (X1-X3)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell booster includes an input-side current detecting unit, a DC-to-AC unit, a boost unit, an AC-to-DC unit, an output-side current detecting unit, an output-side voltage detecting unit, and a feedback control unit. A low voltage DC is output from a fuel cell to the fuel cell booster. A high voltage DC is output from the fuel cell booster. An input-side current signal is output from the input-side current detecting unit to the feedback control unit. An output-side current signal is output from the output-side current detecting unit to the feedback control unit. An output-side voltage signal is output from the output-side voltage detecting unit to the feedback control unit. The DC-to-AC unit, the boost unit, and the AC-to-DC unit are controlled by the feedback control unit to control the value of the high voltage DC.
NOVELTY - The separator has a main component coated with polyolefin. An upper part of a secondary battery is provided with an arc concave-convex pit.    USE - Separator for a secondary battery i.e. fuel battery (all claimed).
NOVELTY - A radical compound having cyclosiloxane structure (I), is new.    USE - New radical compound used in electrode active material e.g. positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computers, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and storage power supply of domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The radical compound is manufactured by a simple process, and produces batteries with excellent energy density, cyclic characteristics during high temperature, and output characteristics, and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A radical compound having cyclosiloxane structure of formula (I), is new.    A=coupling group which forms 5-7 membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic ring;    R1-R4=H or 1-3C alkyl;    R5=1-3C alkyl or 6-10C aryl;    X=single bond or 3-12C alkylene;and    n=2-6.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode active material, which contains radical compound containing cyclosiloxane structure having silicon-containing partial structure of formula: -(Si(-Z)(-R5)-O)-; and    (2) manufacture of radical compound.    Z=group of formula (i).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of coin-type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stainless steel exterior (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode (5)    Positive electrode collector (6)
NOVELTY - The separating plate has multiple selection gateways, which are provided for flowing water through multiple selection fluid paths and multiple hot water gateways. Gas and hot water flow through the multiple hot water fluid paths and the multiple selection fluid paths. A lock is also provided which is connected to a polymer containing electrolyte fuel cell.    USE - Separating plate for humidifier of fuel cell of vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separating plate has multiple selection gateways, which are provided for flowing water through multiple selection fluid paths and multiple hot water gateways, and thus ensures light weight and low volume separating plate because the humidifier of the combustion gas and fuel gas humidification is formed into one body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a humidifier for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a separating plate.    Humidification film (12)    Baseplate (14)    Hot water inlet port (14a)    Separation board (100)    Penetration holes (H)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has elastic press roller that is connected with the stepped pulley. The sub gasket (4) is welded to both sides of three-layer membrane electrode assembly (3). The three-layer membrane electrode assembly and sub gasket are stacked and welded. The elastic press roller (132,133) is laminated. The flexible material is coated onto the outer periphery of the metal unit.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing membrane-electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle and portable electronic product.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of wrinkle at the junction of the stepped pulley is avoided and the productivity of electrode assembly is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing membrane-electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst electrode layer (2)    Three-layer membrane electrode assembly (3)    Sub gasket (4)    Roll press apparatus (130)    Elastic press rollers (132,133)
NOVELTY - The film has a macromolecule polymer layer arranged on a substrate layer, where the film is arranged in an internal part of a lithium ion battery for releasing non-hydrocarbon micro-molecule gas and made of fluorinated oxygen heterocyclic butyl, fluorinated poly alkene ether, fluro oxygen heterocyclic butyl and tetra-fluorine alkene copolymer, polyimide, polysulfone or acetate fiber, and the macromolecule polymer layer is made of polyvinylidene fluoride or PTFE. An outer packaging part is formed with a through-hole. A cover is arranged corresponding to the through-hole.    USE - Selective ventilating film for a lithium ion battery e.g. cylindrical lithium ion battery, square lithium ion battery, flexible package lithium ion battery, polymer lithium ion battery and square aluminum shell lithium ion battery, of an electric automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film can effectively release the non-hydrocarbon micro-molecule gas from the internal part of the battery so as to control expansion of the battery, thus preventing leakage explosion, and hence prolonging service life of the battery.
NOVELTY - Heat transfer system comprises: a circulation loop defining a flow path for heat transfer fluid; a heat transfer fluid comprising a liquid coolant and a siloxane corrosion inhibitor; and a non-conductive polydiorganosiloxane antifoam agent, where the conductivity of the heat transfer fluid is less than 100 mu S/cm, and the heat transfer system comprises aluminum and/or magnesium, in intimate contact with the heat transfer fluid.    USE - The heat transfer system is useful in an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell, a battery, a solar cell, solar panel and/or a photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system of heat transfer fluid has improved conductivity and foaming properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heat transfer system, comprises: a circulation loop defining a flow path for heat transfer fluid; a heat transfer fluid comprising a liquid coolant and a siloxane corrosion inhibitor having a structure of formula (R3-Si-(O-Si(R)2)x-OSiR3) (I); and a non-conductive polydiorganosiloxane antifoam agent, where the conductivity of the heat transfer fluid is less than 100 mu S/cm, and the heat transfer system comprises aluminum and/or magnesium, in intimate contact with the heat transfer fluid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the heat transfer method comprising contacting the heat transfer system with the heat transfer fluid.    R = alkyl or 1-200C polyalkylene oxide copolymer, where at least one alkyl group and at least one polyalkylene oxide copolymer are present; and    x = 0-100.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the heat transfer system.    Heat transfer fluid reservoir (12)    Pump (14)    Engine (16)    Heat core (18)    Thermostat. (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has main control unit (110) which is provided for producing measuring control signals according to test condition inputted from external device. A drive circuit unit (120) is provided for receiving driving control signal. The state of battery cell (11) is measured with reception of second measuring control signal. A battery management unit (12) is provided for measuring state of battery cell with reception of first measuring control signal. The main control unit is provided for managing battery unit data and supplementary measuring unit data.    USE - Apparatus for testing secondary battery pack used in cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder and hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The operation state of the battery cell can be grasped easily. The reliability of the battery pack can be improved. The performance of the battery pack can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for driving test apparatus for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for testing secondary battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (11)    Battery management unit (12)    Apparatus for testing secondary battery pack (100)    Main control unit (110)    Drive circuit unit (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly arranged in an inner side of a battery case. A resin layer and a metal layer are arranged on the electrode assembly. A metal film is fixed in a heat sealing part. An outer end of the heat sealing part is fixed at outer periphery of the battery case. The metal layer is formed in the battery case. An insulative polymer film is adhered in the heat sealing part. The metal film is made of an aluminum foil.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids penetration of gas and moisture into the sealing part. The battery is safety to use, and has prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulative polymer film is made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, unoriented nylon, PTFE, polyethylene terephthalate or ethylene vinyl alcohol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The generator has fan blades turning the generator for powering and recharging a prototype vehicle. A duct turns the fan blades to turn the generator to supply power to electric motors. A reverse air fin blade is located stationary in the duct to guide air fluidly to flow into oppositely facing fan blades for the generator. The generator recharges 48 volt battery that initiates propulsion of the prototype vehicle.    USE - Wind turbine generator e.g. super core twenty four wind turbine generator and super core 48 wind turbine generator, for facilitating direct powering of electric motors for momentum in a prototype vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used in a bus, lorry and a train.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle facilitates energy efficiency perpetual pollution free transportation for worldwide usage. The generator is provided with chosen supply enough volts and amplifiers to move the vehicle properly. The generator ensures energy efficient transportation to reduce pollutions with affordability. The generator avoids burning of fossil fuels causing pollution in the air, thus eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a prototype vehicle.    Air flow release vents (16)
NOVELTY - The battery power supply starter (28) has capacitors (6,7) which are connected to an output of power generators (2,4). Switches (8,9) are arranged between the generator and a cell balancing circuit (13). Monitoring circuits (10,11) are configured to output a starter signal, when a voltage is applied to the capacitor which is equal to or larger than a threshold. A control circuit (14) self-starts for receiving starter signal to turn on the switch, and controls the generator to supply electric power to be used by the cell balancing circuit for equalizing an output voltage of batteries.    USE - Rechargeable battery power supply starter for controlling power generator to supply electric power to cell balancing circuit (claimed) equipped in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, electrically powered vehicle and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit is configured to control the power generator to supply electric power to be used by the cell balancing circuit for equalizing output voltage of rechargeable batteries, so that the stable electric power can be supplied to the rechargeable battery efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the rechargeable battery power supply starter.    Power generators (2,4)    Capacitors (6,7)    Switches (8,9)    Monitoring circuits (10,11)    Cell balancing circuit (13)    Rechargeable battery power supply starter (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has gear box which is provided with mechanical power generation device. A swinging travel rod is hinged on vehicle portion, and is provided with reset spring. One-way rotating drive flywheel is provided with return spring in swinging stroke rod. The front end of main driving seat is provided with a pedal. The travel rod is hinged with a crank neck portion of crank shaft. The crank shaft is provided to drive a head face cam. A transducer is electrically connected with frequency converter that is connected with variable frequency motor.    USE - Self-generating drive electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The endurance mileage of the electric vehicle can be improved and the performance of the electric vehicle can be improved.
NOVELTY - The gasket has an annular seal portion (1) which is made from a rubber-like elastic material, and performs sealing contact at fuel cell components (A,B). A metal frame (2) is integrally molded to the surrounding surface of the annular seal portion, so that the front-end portion (21) of the metal frame contacts the fuel cell components.    USE - Gasket used for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the gasket can be reduced, thus the manufacturing cost of the gasket can be reduced. The assemblability and positioning of the gasket can be performed efficiently. Deviation of attachment position of the gasket can be prevented more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasket.    Annular seal portion (1)    Metal frame (2)    Front-end portion of metal frame (21)    Fuel cell components (A,B)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine (22) and an electric motor (26), which are provided for driving the drive wheel (20) of the hybrid vehicle. A thermodynamic work circuit (3) is provided to convert the operation heat emitted from the internal combustion engine into useful energy. The thermodynamic work circuit comprises an expansion machine (32) which is designed as fluid-flow machine or piston engine.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermodynamic work circuit is provided to convert the waste heat of internal combustion engine into useful energy effectively. The auxiliary units can be adjusted at any time, with the optimum use of energy obtained with the thermodynamic work circuit. The hybrid drive system enables the use of additional energy effectively so that vehicle with high energy efficiency can be provided. The energy from the thermodynamic work circuit can be used effectively without requiring additional mechanical components. Since the operating states are not required, the excess electrical energy is not lost. The fuel consumption of internal combustion engine is lowered and/or the acceleration behavior of the vehicle is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the propulsion system of hybrid vehicle.    Thermodynamic work circuit (3)    Drive wheel (20)    Internal combustion engine (22)    Electric motor (26)    Expansion machine (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining exhaust gas mass flow and/or temperature of exhaust gases of a combustion engine (2). A parameter of a working medium is adjusted in a thermodynamic working group (4) depending on prior determination of the exhaust gas mass flow and/or prior determination of the temperature of the exhaust gases of the combustion engine. The parameter of the working medium is selected from mass and volumetric flow that comprises evaporation pressure and burning temperature of the working medium.    USE - Method for operating a thermodynamic working group for utilizing waste heat from a combustion engine for a stationary motor and/or a high-power engine e.g. Otto engine and diesel engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables quick adjustment of the parameter of the working medium in thermodynamic working group depending on prior determination of the mass flow and/or temperature of gases of the combustion engine, thus ensuring optimum usage of waste heat of the combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermodynamic working group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of a thermodynamic working group.    Combustion engine (2)    Control device (3)    Thermodynamic working group (4)    Expansion machine (10)    Bypass valve (16)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has multiple prismatic memory cells (10) arranged one behind the other and braced between two end plates (30, 35) i.e. pressure plate, over two opposite tie rods (40, 42). The end plates comprise two pairs of opposite sides (101-104) at distances (A1, A2), where one of the distances is greater than the other distance. The tie rods engage at the end plates at one of the pairs of opposed sides. The tie rods are made of a metal sheet and formed as a heat guide plate for removing heat from the cells to a cooling device. The cells comprise connection terminals (11, 12).    USE - Energy storage module for a power supply device i.e. battery, of a vehicle i.e. motor car. Can also be used for an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The end plates comprise two pairs of opposite sides at distances, where one of the distances is greater than the other distance, and the tie rods engage at the end plates at one of the pairs of opposed sides, thus producing the module in a simple manner, and enabling effective bracing of the memory cells. The tie rods are made of the metal sheet, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the module. The tie rods are formed as the heat guide plate, thus ensuring sufficient removal of heat from the energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module.    Distances (A1, A2)    Energy storage module (1)    Prismatic memory cells (10)    Connection terminals (11, 12)    End plates (30, 35)    Opposite tie rods (40, 42)    Opposite sides of end plates (101-104)
NOVELTY - The plate has a collecting plate body provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, where a groove is formed on one side of the collecting plate body. An electrode is contained in side of the groove and matched with the groove.    USE - Current collecting plate for a liquid flow battery stack (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate is provided with the groove for holding the electrode, so as to provide better seal in a liquid frame of a liquid flow battery stack, so that the entry of liquid into the plate from the frame can be avoided with simple sealing design. The plate reduces complexity in application and design of sealing component, so that the structure of the liquid flow battery stack can be designed in compact and simple manner.
NOVELTY - The system has a multi-functional receiver provided with a main body that is fixed on a sealing cavity. The main body is connected with a de-ionized filtering device, a heating device and a liquid level sensor. An upper end face part of the main body is provided with an exhaust hole. The main body is connected with a water inlet, a water outlet and a water heating unit.    USE - Fuel cell water circulation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures better filtering process and avoids secondary pollution of circulating water.
NOVELTY - The device has a synchronous motor, a clutch and a gear-box connected with an input shaft. The clutch is connected with an output shaft of the synchronous motor. The gear box is connected with the synchronous motor. The synchronous motor and a secondary clutch are connected with a storage battery by positive and negative electrodes of a lead wire.    USE - Built-in dual clutch mixed power vehicle traction device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high working efficiency and better flexibility and adaptability.
NOVELTY - The box has an inner layer whose inner wall is coated with an anti-radiation material. An upper part of a box body is provided with a pressure balance valve. A bottom part of the box body is equipped with a semiconductor heating plate.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car, battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box ensures better heat preservation effect, high temperature radiation and low temperature heating effect. The box can be operated at room temperature of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. The box prolongs service life of a battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery frame provided with two side plates that are provided with a fixing piece. The fixing piece is utilized for clamping a battery. A telescopic side plate fixing seat is connected with the battery. A clamping port is clamped with a telescopic block. Each side plate is provided with a connecting plate that is connected with an inclined surface button at an upper part. The inclined plane button is arranged corresponding to an inclined plane of a pressing plate.    USE - Battery fixing device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can conveniently fix the battery at two sides of a bayonet by inclined plane button battery frame shift.
NOVELTY - The battery shell has a storage battery slot main portion and an internal baffle plate. The inner section of the baffle plate is provided with a radiating plate. The radiating plate is provided with a radiation baffle plate and a rib plate. The radiating baffle plate is connected by a rib plate to form a radiating groove.    USE - Battery shell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating area of the storage battery can be improved effectively. The mechanical performance of the storage battery shell main portion and the impact resistance of the storage battery can be improved. The service life of the storage battery can be extended.
NOVELTY - The device has support frame that is fixed on a chassis through a mounting bracket. A battery case is provided with front end opening. The holes are formed on both the ends of the battery case. A battery module frame is fixed on the battery case through mounting hole. The battery modules are provided in the battery module frame.    USE - Device for installing battery module with electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to assemble and disassemble, manufactured at low cost, service life of the battery is prolonged and the speed of the battery is accelerated.
NOVELTY - The device has a mirror base and an infrared ray generator. The infrared ray generator is installed on the mirror base. Several light holes are formed on the upper portion of the infrared ray generator.    USE - Device for measuring aligned degree of pole element in lithium ion battery used for mobile phone, digital camera, portable computer, electric vehicle, electric bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The damage caused by existing measurement of pole element can be avoided. The accuracy, safety, operability, reliability and usability of the device for measuring aligned degree of lithium ion battery pole element can be improved.
NOVELTY - The module has positive and negative electrodes respectively provided with a positive external terminal (21) and a negative external terminal (31) that are respectively attached to a battery cover (3) of battery cells (20A, 20B) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery cells, and a cleavage valve (12). The cleavage valve is provided in a position close to a side of the negative external terminal approached in one of the battery cells. An injection part (15) injects electrolyte solution in a battery container, and is provided between the cleavage valve and the positive external terminal.    USE - Battery module for an onboard power supply apparatus of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module performs attachment of a duct for exhaust gas easily and enlarges the cleavage valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cover (3)    Cleavage valve (12)    Injection part (15)    Battery cells (20A, 20B)    Positive external terminal (21)    Negative external terminal (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing that is provided with outer wall by which cooling air path (304) is formed. The electrical storage element is arranged at cooling air path. The temperature sensor (4a) is provided with wiring lead-out portion which protrudes outside from sensor portion inserted from housing outer side for through-holes (302a). The wall surface is provided so that side surface of lead-out portion inserted in through-hole for sensors is enclosed in outer wall. The clearance gap between wall surface and wiring lead-out portion is filled by adhesive agent (7).    USE - Battery power supply device for drive system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature sensor is provided with wiring lead-out portion which protrudes outside from sensor portion inserted from housing outer side for through-holes, the space for fixation of power supply device can be reduced while fixing the temperature sensor reliably. The influence of the cooling air with respect to temperature measurement can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the attachment structure of temperature sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (4a)    Adhesive agent (7)    Through-hole (302a)    Cooling air path (304)    Head portion (403)
NOVELTY - A riding vehicle has a battery compartment for housing the vehicle battery (300), and a grip tab (350) disposed in the battery compartment and extending from the wall, such as the sidewall (312), of the same compartment to engage the battery. The grip tab and at least part of the battery compartment are formed from the same unitary piece of material such as plastic. Preferably, the cable grip (330) of a cable pocket (320) and the battery compartment may also be formed from the unitary piece of material.    USE - Riding vehicle, such as riding lawn mower (claimed) or center rear discharge lawn tractor, for lawn maintenance.    ADVANTAGE - The grip tabs, integral to the battery compartment, securely hold the battery in place in presence of vibration and other undulating forces without requiring inclusion of additional parts. The cable grips hold the battery cables in place at point of insertion of the cables into the cable pocket to prevent the cables being pushed out in response to insertion of the battery into the compartment, resulting in safe storage of the cables out of the way of other components of the riding vehicle. The grip tabs and cable grips are integrally formed to the battery compartment of plastic or other material to reduce cost and complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a battery compartment for a riding vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a battery compartment with the battery door open and a battery positioned on a support protrusion.    Battery (300)    Sidewall (312)    Cable pocket (320)    Cable grip (330)    Grip tab (350)
NOVELTY - A bipole assembly comprises a monolithic lead or lead alloy composite foil (110) having surfaces (112,114), lead or lead alloy fusion interface (116), provided between surfaces (112,114), and a non-conductive grid (140) disposed on surface (112), or grid formed by surface (114) using lead alloy. The surface (112) is formed from lead and the surface (114) is formed from lead alloy.    USE - Bipole assembly is used for bipolar lead acid battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to starting, lighting and ignition battery, uninterruptible power supply, hybrid and electric car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery formed using the bipole assembly has high performance, high reliability, lightweight, and durability, and is manufactured economically by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of bipole assembly; and    (2) bipolar lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of bipolar lead acid battery assembly.    Battery assembly (100)    Frame (106)    Enhanced sealant (108)    Monolithic lead or lead alloy composite foil (110)    Surfaces (112,114)    Lead or lead alloy fusion interface (116)    Non-conductive grid (140)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has air compressor and air filter that are located on the back side of the radiator. The air filter is positioned vertically upwards. The air compressor is positioned with level end face downwards. A bottom supporting unit is fixedly connected with the bracket through the rubber.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space utilization rate is improved. The radiating performance is improved. The need for frequent maintenance is reduced.
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has an electrode group formed by laminating negative electrode plate (1) and positive electrode plate (4) through a separator, accommodated in battery case with an electrolyte solution. The negative electrode plate has a non-woven fabric (2) comprising fibers chosen from glass, pulp and polyolefin, contacted with the entire surface of the plate without being integrated with the plate. Each negative plate in contact with non-woven fabric is contained in a bag-like separator (3) comprising a microporous synthetic resin sheet.    USE - Lead acid battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles e.g. idling stop vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent durability. The stratification of the electrolyte is minimized during discharge of load in partially charged state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead acid battery has an electrode group formed by laminating negative electrode plate and positive electrode plate through a separator, accommodated in battery case with an electrolyte solution. The negative electrode plate is formed by filling a negative electrode active material in negative electrode collector. The positive electrode plate is formed by filling a positive electrode active material in a positive electrode collector. The discharge to load is performed by partial charge condition. The negative electrode plate has a non-woven fabric comprising fibers chosen from glass, pulp and polyolefin, contacted with the entire surface of the plate without being integrated with the plate. Each negative plate in contact with non-woven fabric is contained in a bag-like separator comprising a microporous synthetic resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of electrode group.    Negative electrode plate (1)    Nonwoven fabric (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode plate (4)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a capacitor (31) e.g. film capacitor, provided between a direct current (DC) power source (4) i.e. storage battery, and a motor driver device (6). A coil (32) is provided between the power source and the capacitor to form a pi-filter circuit (7). A resistor (33) limits current flowing between positive and negative electrodes of the capacitor to suppress resonance of the filter circuit that is triggered by ripple current when frequency of the ripple current output from another motor driver device (5) overlaps resonance frequency of the filter circuit.    USE - Vehicular electric system.    ADVANTAGE - The coil is connected in parallel between the motor driver device and the DC power source by a change-over switch so as to avoid overlap of resonance frequency of the pi-filter circuit and switching frequency. The resistor limits the current flowing between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the capacitor so as to suppress resonance of the filter circuit, thus protecting the capacitor from being damaged, while suppressing size increase and power loss in the system. The capacitor is connected between the input terminals of the motor driver so as to suppress variations in voltages supplied from the DC power source to the motor driver device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicular electric system.    Vehicular electric system (1)    Power source (4)    Motor driver devices (5, 6)    Pi-filter circuit (7)    Capacitor (31)    Coil (32)    Resistor (33)
NOVELTY - The transmitter has a source resonator (116) i.e. mu negative (MNG) resonator, wirelessly transmitting energy to a target device (120) with a target resonator (121), where the energy is stored in a capacitor. A feeding unit generates induced current flowing in the source resonator along the same direction as a direction of input current flowing in a transmission line. The feeding unit is electrically connected to the capacitor, and forms a closed loop with the source resonator. The source resonator is configured as a spiral resonator in which a coil is wound in a spiral shape.    USE - Transmitter for wirelessly transmitting power to a wireless power receiver (claimed), to charge a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The source resonator has a constant input impedance value and a relatively high Q-factor when magnetic field is uniformly distributed in the source resonator, and increases strength of the magnetic field, thus increasing power transmission efficiency and wirelessly transmitting the power to the wireless power receiver in an efficient manner. The physical size of the source resonator and the resonant frequency are independent with respect to each other, so that the physical size of the resonator can be sufficiently reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wireless power transmission method    (2) a wireless power receiver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wireless power transmission system.    Source device (110)    Control/communication unit (115)    Source resonator (116)    Target device (120)    Target resonator (121)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (900) has battery cells (110-140) which are connected with power supply unit (100). The switches (200,210) induce short-circuit of battery pack by sensing volumetric expansion of battery cells and operates according to sensed results when error occurs in power supply unit. The input/output terminals (220,230) are connected to cathode and anode terminals (112,114), and supplies power to external device (400). A cut-off unit is positioned in battery cells, so as to cut off electrical connection in battery pack when battery pack is short-circuited.    USE - Battery pack for lithium ion secondary battery used in electronic apparatus such as cellular phone, digital camera, personal digital assistant (PDA) and notebook computer. Can also be used in electric bicycle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery pack can be improved effectively. The short circuiting of the battery pack due to the excess current and over voltage of the power supply unit delivered to outside terminal can be prevented effectively. The volumetric expansion of battery cells according to abnormal occurrence can be sensed accurately with high precision. The structural stability and the reliability of the battery pack can be enhanced. The battery pack can be manufactured with simplified process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery pack for lithium ion secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply unit (100)    Battery cells (110-140)    Cathode terminal (112)    Anode terminal (114)    Pressure operating switches (200,210)    Input/output terminals (220,230)    External device (400)    Battery pack (900)
NOVELTY - Amphiphilic nanoparticles comprising a nanomaterial and hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties associated with nanomaterial are associated with a solution. The nanoparticles reversibly migrate to the organic phase of the solution at temperature of primary temperature (T1) or more, and aqueous phase of solution at temperature of secondary temperature (T2) or less. The temperature (T1) is more than or equal to temperature (T2). Thus, amphiphilic nanoparticles are transferred between aqueous phase and organic phase of solution in temperature dependent condition.    USE - Method for transferring amphiphilic nanoparticles between aqueous phase and organic phase of solution used in oil recovery, phase transfer catalysis, fuel cells and solubilization of asphaltene.    ADVANTAGE - The amphiphilic nanoparticles efficiently modify the interfacial tension between oil and water phases, and move entrapped oil particles and residual oil particles. The laborious protocols for separating enhanced oil recovery surfactant are avoided. The nanoparticles efficiently act as carrier for facilitating migration of reaction from one phase to another phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for amphiphilic nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining transfer of amphiphilic nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1000) has a battery module which comprises multiple batteries laminated in a predetermined direction inside a casing (1). A space is defined between the batteries so that a coolant can pass through the space. The first end of the space of the battery module is open toward a first cooling unit (2). The opposite second end of the space is open toward a second cooling unit.    USE - Battery pack for battery pack module system (claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a coolant flowing line in a space defined between the batteries, thus efficiently cooling the batteries by dissipating the heat produced in the operation of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack module system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery pack.    Casing (1)    First cooling unit (2)    Protection circuit module unit (4)    Monitor unit (5)    Battery pack (1000)
NOVELTY - The heater has housing (86) that is provided with a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet. A heating element is positioned within the housing in a heat transfer relationship with a coolant. A thermistor is positioned in the housing to output a signal indicative of a temperature of a battery coolant. The heating element is energized by a controller, when a coolant temperature is less than a predetermined lower limit is represented by the signal. A removable cap (120) is made of a plastic material.    USE - Electric vehicle battery heater.    ADVANTAGE - The simple circuit for the electric vehicle battery heater can be constructed, by allowing the connection between the thermistor and the controller in the heater. Since the proximity of thermistor can be close to the resistive element, the controller can accurately estimate the temperature of coolant in the close proximity to heating element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for controlling the temperature of the electric vehicle battery; and    (2) a method of controlling the temperature of the battery of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery coolant heater.    Housing (86)    Cap (120)    Main portion (122)    Protrusion (134)    Strain relief fitting (138)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous secondary battery (1) comprises a positive electrode comprising a lithium-containing composite oxide as an active material, a negative electrode, a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the non-aqueous electrolyte comprises polyvalent organic lithium salt, and the content of the polyvalent organic lithium salt is 0.001-1 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of all components of the non-aqueous electrolyte other than the polyvalent organic lithium salt.    USE - The non-aqueous secondary battery is useful as a power source for electronic devices including portable electronic devices e.g. portable phones and notebook personal computers, power systems, and conveyances including electric vehicles and electric bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery utilizes lithium-containing composite oxide which provides the battery with excellent charge/discharge cycle characteristics even when charged to a high voltage of greater than or equal to 4.4V against lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Non-aqueous secondary battery (1)    Outer package (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage detection unit (140) that detects the output voltage of a pair of capacitors (C1,C2) connected in series between the terminals of electrical storage apparatus. The voltage transducer (100) drops the output voltage of the pair of capacitors, and supplies to auxiliary machine (110). The earth-leakage detector detects the ground failure of the drive device. The control apparatus controls the power source system so that the fluctuation of the electric potential of the vehicle ground is suppressed when the ground failure of the drive device is detected.    USE - Power source system of vehicle such as electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus controls the power source system so that the fluctuation of the electric potential of the vehicle ground is suppressed when the ground failure of the drive device is detected by the earth-leakage detector, so that the electric power can be stably supplied to the auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage transducer (100)    Auxiliary machine (110)    Voltage detection unit (140)    Photo-coupler (160)    Capacitors (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - An electrode component has a coated active material (4), and a sulfide solid electrolyte material (5) which is in contact with the coated active material. The coated active material contains an oxide active material (1) and has a coating layer (2) containing a conductive support agent (3) and an oxide solid electrolyte material, which covers the surface of oxide active material.    USE - Electrode component is used for all-solid-state battery (claimed) e.g. all-solid-state lithium cell, all-solid-state sodium battery, all-solid-state magnesium cell, all-solid-state calcium battery and vehicle-mounted battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electron conductivity of the coated active material is improved. The all-solid-state battery formed using electrode component has reduced reaction resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery; and    (2) manufacture of coated active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrode component.    Oxide active material (1)    Coating layer (2)    Conductive support agent (3)    Coated active material (4)    Sulfide solid electrolyte material (5)
NOVELTY - A solid-state lithium battery comprises positive electrode active material layer (1), negative electrode active material layer (2), and solid-electrolyte layer (3) formed between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. A reaction-suppressing portion (6) containing lithium-ion conductive oxide having boron-oxygen-silicon structure, is formed between positive electrode active material and a high resistance layer-forming solid-electrolyte material (5).    USE - Solid-state lithium battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-state lithium battery has high energy density and chemical stability, and reduced reaction resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid-state lithium battery comprises positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, and solid-electrolyte layer formed between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. A reaction-suppressing portion containing lithium ion conductive oxide having boron-oxygen-silicon structure, is formed between the positive electrode active material and a high resistance layer-forming solid-electrolyte material which reacts with the positive electrode active material to form high resistance layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the solid-state lithium battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid-electrolyte layer (3)    High resistance layer-forming solid-electrolyte material (5)    Reaction-suppressing portion (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a flow rate measurement unit (12) which measures the flow rate value of gas flowing through a flow path (2) connected to gas appliances (4a-4c) at fixed time intervals. A fuel cell determination unit (14) determines whether the gas appliance that uses gas is a fuel cell appliance with a flow rate value as a predetermined value and most approximate to the predetermined value among the stored flow rate values as a reference.    USE - Flow measurement apparatus e.g. gas meter for measuring flow rate of fluid e.g. gas in gas appliance (claimed) e.g. gas table, gas cooking stove, fan heater, and floor heater. Can also be used in industrial flow meter and water meter.    ADVANTAGE - The flow measurement apparatus can specify the fluctuation pattern of raising loosely the fluid-flow rate at the time of operation start of fuel cell so that the flow measurement apparatus is effective in the ability to distinguish with a precision sufficient to determine the kind of apparatus that uses the fluid of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of flow measurement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the flow measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flow measurement apparatus (1)    Flow path (2)    Gas appliances (4a-4c)    Flow rate measurement unit (12)    Flow rate storage device (13)    Fuel cell determination unit (14)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has multiple unit fuel cells (6) each of which comprises an membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (1a), an anode separator (2), and a cathode separator (3). A liquid coolant manifold (5) that is provided on the frame unit, comprises a constant flow channel cross-sectional area (8). The liquid coolant manifold is configured in one unit fuel cell, and is larger than the thickness of the one unit fuel cell in the stacking direction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for portable power supply, electric vehicle, and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow-channel cross-sectional area of cooling fluid manifold is constant, even changes in output state does not produce drift within a cooling fluid manifold, and a voltage is stable. Since the flow path length of cooling fluid manifold is long, the electric current which flows through the cooling fluid in cooling fluid manifold is suppressed, and corrosion deterioration of the constituent material of fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling fluid manifold vicinity in the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1a)    Anode separator (2)    Cathode separator (3)    Frame unit (4)    Liquid coolant manifold (5)    Fuel cell (6)    Constant flow channel cross-sectional area (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas engine (2) to drive a first generator (4). A refrigerant turbine (3) uses a hydrocarbon type refrigerant contains methane and propane as a working fluid. A second generator (5) is driven by refrigerant turbine. A refrigerant heater (31) heats refrigerant by using coolant used for cooling gas engine as a heat source. A thermal exchanger (11) heats the refrigerant heated by refrigerant heater by using exhaust gas of the gas engine as a heat source. A condenser (22) condenses the refrigerant discharged from refrigerant turbine using brine.    USE - Hybrid power system used for producing electric power using exhaust heat of gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal exchanger heats the refrigerant heated by refrigerant heater by using exhaust gas of the gas engine as a heat source, and the condenser condenses the refrigerant discharged from refrigerant turbine using brine, the electric power generation efficiency is improved by utilizing the exhaust heat of gas engine effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the gas-engine hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas engine (2)    Refrigerant turbine (3)    Generators (4,5)    Thermal exchanger (11)    Condenser (22)    Refrigerant heater (31)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pack case that is arranged at a position in the bottom section of a frame floor, having a battery module (2) and SD switch (4) that cuts off a battery high-current circuit by manual operation installed. The SD switch is arranged at a position on the upper surface of a case covering the other electrical component installation area located in the vehicle front direction in relation to the battery module installation area.    USE - Battery pack structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack structure can maintain both spaces in the upper section of frame floor and battery installation space, in installation position settings for high-current cut-off switch for battery pack case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal space of the battery pack case is separated into two areas in the vehicle front and rear direction, and one of the two areas is stipulated as a battery module installation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery case upper cover.    Battery module (2)    SD switch (4)    Junction box (5)    Battery pack lower frame (11)    Battery pack upper cover (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure has battery module, junction box (5) and battery controller (6) that are mounted in the internal space of the battery pack case. The junction box and the battery controller are respectively arranged in the distant position facing one straight passage sections (38a) among the heat regulation ventilation paths. A weak-current harness (96) connecting the battery controller with junction box is wired along the straight passage sections.    USE - Battery pack structure of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring operativity and durability of the harness can be improved. The path resistance of heat regulation ventilation path can be suppressed, and hence the smooth flow of the heat regulation style can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gap is ensured when the battery module is mounted in the interior space of the battery pack case which is used as heat regulation ventilation path through which heat regulation wind is flown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of bus-bar connection structure.    Junction box (5)    Battery controller (6)    Charging and discharging connector terminal (14)    Straight passage section (38a)    Weak-current harness (96)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure has battery controller (6) and battery modules (21-23) that are mounted in internal space of battery pack case. The battery module and battery controller are respectively arranged in the position in alignment with one intersecting passage section (37) facing common among the heat regulation ventilation paths. A strong-current harness (97) connecting the battery controller with battery modules is wired along the intersecting passage section.    USE - Battery pack structure of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring operativity and durability of the harness can be improved. The path resistance of heat regulation ventilation path can be suppressed, and hence the smooth flow of the heat regulation style can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of bus-bar connection structure.    Junction box (5)    Battery controller (6)    Battery modules (21-23)    Intersecting passage section (37)    Strong-current harness (97)
NOVELTY - The program includes instructions for generating roadway network model of map data relating to roadway net work. A charging station positioning unit (122) positions model of charging station which caries out charging of electric vehicle at an arbitrary location. A charging station re-positioning unit (124) executes algorithm to treat roadway network model and model of charging station which moves within static electric field by repulsion. The charged particle is moved within static electric field after executing algorithm to reposition model of charging station in roadway model.    USE - Program for analyzing arrangement of electric vehicle such as plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power source can be effectively supplied to electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) arrangement analyzer; and    (2) arrangement analysis method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the arrangement analyzer.    Position analysis device (100)    Input unit (101)    Output unit (102)    Station positioning unit (122)    Charging station re-positioning unit (124)
NOVELTY - The substrate (111) has a base material that consists of dielectric material layer which mainly comprises a ceramic substrate. One portion of a conductor comprises surface electrode (122,124) that is buried under the base material layer. An electronic circuit (110,120) opposes the terminal of the high exothermic element and the conductor comprises the surface electrode in the orthogonal direction with the thickness of 100 micrometers or more.    USE - Substrate for electronic circuit such as drive circuit of large-capacity module (claimed) such as power module e.g. inverter for use in hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive temperature rise of the module can be suppressed and the substrate is featured with small size and reduced weight and surge and low damages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power module (100)    Electronic circuit (110,120)    Substrate (111)    Case (114)    Heat simk (115)
NOVELTY - The turbine (1) has a blade (2) mounted to rotate about a central axis (X). An electromagnetic synchronous motor (6) is arranged with the blade so as to modify angular rotation speed of the blade to optimize mechanical efficiency of the blade as a function of speed (Vf1) of incident fluid e.g. air, acting on the blade. The synchronous motor includes a rotor having a regulation magnet e.g. electromagnet, mounted on the blade, and a stator having a regulation coil. The stator is mounted in a casing, and the blade is placed in an internal cavity delimited by the casing.    USE - Turbine for converting kinetic energy of incidental fluid e.g. liquid or gas such as air, into mechanical power for producing electricity in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic synchronous motor modifies the angular rotation speed of the blade to optimize the mechanical efficiency of the blade as the function of the speed of the incident fluid acting on the blade, thus enabling the mechanical output of the blade to be optimized irrespective of the speed or the variations in the speed of the incidental fluid driving the blade, and hence increasing the output of the turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a turbine.    Speed of incident fluid (Vf1)    Central axis (X)    Turbine (1)    Blade (2)    Electromagnetic synchronous motor (6)
NOVELTY - The converter (1) has a microcontroller (10) for converting electrical voltage/current quantities received from an energy source (S), and measuring current/voltage values across terminals of the source to determine a current/voltage offset value based on measured current/voltage values and an operating range of the microcontroller. The microcontroller measures successive current/voltage values across the terminals of the energy source due to excitation, where impedance of the energy source at fixed frequency is determined based on the successively measured current/voltage values.    USE - Electronic power converter for transfer of electrical energy from an electrical energy source e.g. battery, supercapacitor and fuel cell, to a load e.g. electrical network and engine, in an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter allows impedance spectroscopy functionality to be taken into account for transfer of electrical energy, and allows spectral impedance of the energy source to be measured, without addition of material and significant modification of the converter. The converter facilitates on-board diagnosis of batteries of a vehicle so as to facilitate easy and low cost maintenance of the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic power converter.    Load (C)    Energy source (S)    Electronic power converter (1)    Microcontroller (10)
NOVELTY - Used lithium ion batteries are immersed in alkaline-earth metal hydroxide solution, baked, dismantled, and classified into aggregate of copper, aluminum and/or iron, and electrode active material powder. The powder is reduction-roasted after oxidation-roasting. Lithium is recovered from the filtrate obtained by filtering after immersing the reduction-roasted product in alkaline-earth metal hydroxide solution. After suspending and dispersing a portion of filtered residue in water, the suspension is magnetically classified.    USE - Separation-collection of valuables e.g. copper, aluminum, cobalt, nickel, manganese and lithium, from used lithium ion batteries of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and economical separation-collection of valuables even when the valuables are used as a mixture in the battery, without using any expensive chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Used lithium ion batteries are immersed in water in which alkaline-earth metal hydroxide is dissolved or suspended, and preliminary baking is carried out at 400 degrees C or less. The batteries are dismantled and the product is classified into aggregate containing copper, aluminum and/or iron, and powder containing active material of positive-negative electrode, by using a sieve. The powder is reduction-roasted at 400-750 degrees C in reducing-gas airflow after oxidation-roasting at 400 degrees C or more. Lithium is recovered from the filtrate obtained by filtering after immersing the reduction-roasted product in water or aqueous solution in which alkaline-earth metal hydroxide is suspended. After suspending and dispersing a portion of filtered residue in water, the suspension is collected by magnetically attaching metallic cobalt and/or metallic nickel by magnetic force classification. Manganese, iron oxide, hydroxide, and/or another nonmagnetic component are collected as nonmagnetically attracted component.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage sensor (104) that detects electrical potential difference between a pair of electrodes (111, 151). A voltage sensor (105) detects electrical potential difference between a pair of induction electrification pressure measurement units (103). A detection unit detects electric current value which flows through portion of a cell by correcting the detection electrical potential difference detected by the voltage sensors.    USE - Apparatus for measuring current flowing inside fuel cell of fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current flowing inside the fuel cell can be measured precisely by correcting detection electrical potential difference detected by voltage sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for measuring current flowing inside fuel cell.    Induction electrification pressure measurement unit (103)    Voltage sensors (104,105)    Electrodes (111,151)    Wiring (122)    Substrate (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging fuel gas to a fuel discharge piping from a fuel cell (12) while discharging oxidizing agent gas to an oxidizing agent gas discharge piping (44). The oxidizing agent gas discharge piping and the oxidizing agent gas supplying pipeline (38) are then opened to the atmosphere after operation of the fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Shut down method for fuel cell system (claimed) of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the distribution of the deterioration reaction of an electrolytic membrane to the entrance side and exit side of the fuel cell, thus suppressing downstream deterioration with much water content. Reduces the oxygen concentration distribution in an electrode plane, thus suppressing deterioration of the electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Oxidizing agent gas supplying pipeline (38)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge piping (44)
NOVELTY - A lithium titanate (I), is claimed.    USE - Lithium titanate is used for active material of electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate has high electroconductivity. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprising the lithium titanate has reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium titanate of formula: Li4-xTi5O12 (I), is claimed, where x is 0.001-0.006. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous-electrolyte-battery electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has mailbox connection unit (11) which is provided with a battery mailbox (31). A pair of extension portion (16A,16B) is extended and provided at outer side of an annular portion (15). The annular portion diameter-reduces by the pair of extension portion. A washer (26) is arranged between the extension portion and locking bolt (17). The locking bolt protrudes outside the extension portion. A protrusion portion is arranged in a positioning portion (27) which positions the mailbox connection unit by contacting the wall (34) of a battery (30).    USE - Battery terminal mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be positioned accurately without increasing in number of portion, thus the manufacturing cost of the battery terminal can be reduced. The man-hour required for assembling the battery terminal can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery terminal.    Battery terminal (10)    Mailbox connection unit (11)    Annular portion (15)    Extension portions (16A,16B)    Locking bolt (17)    Washer (26)    Positioning portion (27)    Battery (30)    Battery mailbox (31)    Wall (34)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte comprises oxide of lithium, niobium and zirconia.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has excellent stability, and high lithium ionic conductivity, even after performing heat processing at high temperature. The secondary battery formed using the solid electrolyte has high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a battery group (1) including two or more laminated cells. Two end plates (3) pinch the battery group by being positioned to both ends of the lamination direction of the battery group. A restraint band is extended in the lamination direction and restrains the battery group. Each end plate is provided with two clamping boards (32A,32B,33A,33B) which pinch and support the restraint band. By connecting two clamping boards, a rivet provides, to the two clamping boards, a force for pinching the restraint band.    USE - Assembled battery, e.g., for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Force for pinching clamping boards can be reliably provided by using rivet which also connects clamping boards. Reduces shear force applied to rivet and suppresses drop of restraint load for restraining battery group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery group (1)    Bracket (2)    End plates (3)    Collar portion (22)    Clamping boards (32A,32B,33A,33B)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (200) has cells (100) arranged in a battery case. Two spacers (81,82) and a cooling plate (83) are arranged between adjacent cells. The spacer (81) presses the area which includes the edge part at the side of a positive electrode current collection terminal (31) in an electric power generation area of the flat surface of a corresponding cell. The spacer (82) presses the area which includes the edge part at the side of a negative electrode current collection terminal (32) in the electric power generation area of the flat surface of a corresponding cell.    USE - Assembled battery, e.g., lithium ion assembled battery, used as power supply in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a portable computer, a mobile telephone, a hybrid vehicle, or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Position of each spacer can be adjusted finely even if cells have dimension error and assembly error since spacers are provided separately, thus suppressing deterioration of battery performance reliably after charging/discharging by high rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows a lithium ion assembled battery.    Positive electrode current collection terminal (31)    Negative electrode current collection terminal (32)    Spacers (81,82)    Cooling plate (83)    Cells (100)    Assembled battery (200)
NOVELTY - The charging connector (1) has a terminal fitting attached to a housing (10) attached to the vehicle body. Alternating current (AC) lines (21,22) are connected to the terminal metal fitting, and led out from the housing. A transformer (29) is formed by winding the AC lines to a ferrite core (30). The charging connector also has a lead (34) which projects from a package (33). The lead is provided with a capacitor (32) connected to the AC lines. The capacitor is arranged in the vicinity of the ferrite core.    USE - Charging connector for charging of battery mounted in vehicle, such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation or breakage of lead due to interference of foreign material while reducing number of parts since ferrite core of transformer also functions to prevent interference of foreign material with respect to lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the positional relationship of the ferrite core and capacitor in the charging connector.    Charging connector (1)    Housing (10)    AC lines (21,22)    Transformer (29)    Ferrite core (30)    Capacitor (32)    Package (33)    Lead (34)
NOVELTY - The all-solid type lithium secondary battery (10) has a solid electrolyte layer (3) formed between the positive electrode active material layer (1beta) of a positive electrode (1) and the negative electrode active material layer (2beta) of a negative electrode (2). The positive electrode active material layer or the negative electrode active material layer is a multiple-layered laminated body. A measurement electrode is inserted into the interlayer of the multiple-layered laminated body of the positive electrode active material layer or the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - All-solid type lithium secondary battery used for information-related equipment, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppression deterioration of local electrode active material in electrode active material layer by charging/discharging reaction. Offers durable all-solid type lithium secondary battery with high utilization efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional views of an all-solid type lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (1beta)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (2beta)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    All-solid type lithium secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves flatly crushing a wound winding electrode body after rotating a core (220) and pinching a positive electrode body and a negative electrode body. A separator (212,214) has an edge which is heated by the core before winding the edge. The separator has a heat-resistant layer on the surface. A square-shaped secondary battery is formed by inserting the winding electrode body in a square-shaped can.    USE - Manufacturing method for secondary battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents curling of separator. Suppresses formation of imbalance portion to prevent performance degradation of square-shaped secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model perspective view of a core pinching a separator.    Separator (212,214)    Core (220)    Heater (221)
NOVELTY - The metal foil (10) has a tab (12) that is provided in one side along a longitudinal direction. Several through-holes (14) are provided over all areas containing the tab. A predetermined pattern (P) is formed of several through-holes. The foil consists of the metal or alloy selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper alloy and a nickel alloy. The insulating layer consists of diamond-like carbon or an inorganic material.    USE - Metal foil for electrodes of electrical storage apparatus such as capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor, and batteries e.g. capacitor lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the metal foil for electrodes of the electrical storage apparatus can be excellent. The metal foil can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of metal foil for electrodes of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the metal foil for electrodes.    Metal foil (10)    Tab (12)    Through-hole (14)    Pattern (P)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine is provided with a cylinder (20), a piston (30) movable in the cylinder and a power output unit. A combustion chamber (12) is provided in which an air-fuel mixture is incinerated. A spark plug (15) is disposed in the combustion chamber for generating a spark to ignite air-fuel mixture. An inlet valve (17) is provided between the combustion chamber and an inlet port (11) supplying air in the combustion chamber. An outlet valve (18) is provided between the combustion chamber and an outlet port (13).    USE - Internal combustion engine for motor vehicle, particularly hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine is provided with a cylinder, a piston movable in the cylinder and a power output unit, where a spark plug is disposed in a combustion chamber for generating a spark to ignite air-fuel mixture, and thus reduces the fuel consumption and increases the driving comfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of an internal combustion engine.    Inlet port (11)    Combustion chamber (12)    Outlet port (13)    Spark plug (15)    Inlet valve (17)    Outlet valve (18)    Cylinder (20)    Piston (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a direct current (DC)/DC converter (22) for controlling output voltage of a fuel cell (32), and an electronic control unit (ECU) (24) for setting a target output of the fuel cell based on load amount of a load (30) e.g. inverter (16). The ECU sets upper and lower limit values of target output voltage of the converter in correspondence with extremely low current during implementing the extremely low current control, and controls output voltage of a fuel cell to be within a range between upper and lower limit values.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ECU sets the upper and lower limit values of the target output voltage of the converter in correspondence with the extremely low current, where the extremely low current is output in a high accurate manner, thus increasing power generation efficiency of the fuel cell and suppressing degradation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Inverter (16)    DC/DC converter (22)    ECU (24)    Load (30)    Fuel cell (32)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor (1) has a normal detection element pair, which is equipped with a detection element. A resistance value of the detection element is changed by contact with a detected gas. A compensating element is provided, which is inactive with respect to the detected gas. The compensating element outputs a signal corresponding to a concentration of the detected gas. An element housing comprises a detection chamber, which receives both the normal detection elements pair as well as a reference detection element pair.    USE - Gas sensor, particularly hydrogen sensor, for detecting concentration of a detected gas in a fuel cell system of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element housing comprises a detection chamber, which receives both the normal detection elements pair as well as a reference detection element pair, and hence ensures detecting the concentration of the detected gas with high accuracy in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas sensor or hydrogen sensor (1)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Thinner (120)    Electronic control unit (130)
NOVELTY - The device has a mask removal mechanism (13) which spaces apart the mask (8) from the base material (7), while sticking the mask to a portion of base materials before and after transferring the coating film. A base-material conveyance roll conveys the base material along a peripheral surface among the rolls (2,3). A coating-film conveyance roll makes the coating film to adhere to the roll surface. The mask is curved corresponding to the peripheral surface of base-material conveyance roll. A control unit controls the rotational speed of base-material conveyance roll.    USE - Device for coating functional sheet material for use in capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor, and fuel battery, lithium ion secondary battery, primary battery and optical film of display.    ADVANTAGE - The uniformity of the functional sheet material can be improved effectively, so that linearity of the coating portion termination can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and side views of the coating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rolls (2,3)    Base material (7)    Mask (8)    Collection coating film (12)    Mask removal mechanism (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a capacitor module (2) that is provided with capacitors (C1-Cn) and switching devices (S1-Sn) that are connected in series with capacitors. The capacitors and switching devices are provided together to form a series circuits that are connected in parallel. An energy storage circuit is provided to actuate individual switching devices by controlling voltage of capacitor module. The capacitor module is controlled to store an electric energy.    USE - Energy storage device for providing power supply to electronic device mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The damage to capacitor module can be prevented effectively. The service lifetime of the energy storage device can be prolonged. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor module (2)    Capacitors (C1-Cn)    Switching devices (S1-Sn)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting (S1) parameter data of an individual electrochemical cell to be examined and transmitting (S2) the parameter data to a control unit. The parameter data is assigned (S3) to the electrochemical cell and the presence of a predetermined relation of the assigned parameter data corresponding to the predetermined parameter values is determined (S4). A predetermined treatment of the electrochemical cell is performed (S5) when the presence of a predetermined relation of the parameter data corresponding to the predetermined parameter values is determined.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrochemical cells for a battery (Claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The predetermined treatment of the electrochemical cell is performed when the presence of a predetermined relation of the parameter data corresponding to the predetermined parameter values is determined, and thus enables simple and economical manufacturing of the electrochemical cells, and also ensures improved quality of the electrochemical cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of an electrochemical cell manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Detecting parameter data of an individual electrochemical cell (S1)    Transmitting parameter data to a control unit (S2)    Assigning parameter data to the electrochemical cell (S3)    Determining whether the assigned parameter data has a predetermined relation corresponding to the predetermined parameter values (S4)    Performing predetermined treatment of the electrochemical cell (S5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has two fuel cell control devices (14, 16) attached to two standard fuel cell systems, respectively. The control devices are coupled with a vehicle control apparatus (10) i.e. commercial vehicle control apparatus, through two fuel cell controller area network (CAN) buses (18, 20) and designed as a master and a slave, respectively. The control devices comprise master modules, where a software switch activates one of the modules and deactivates the other module. The apparatus is coupled with the cell systems through the fuel cell buses.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for use in a vehicle such as passenger car and commercial vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hydrogen-powered bus and hydrogen-powered lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The control devices are designed as the master and the slave, respectively, so that a master-slave topology is enabled in the arrangement, thus enabling simultaneous operation of the two fuel cell systems without utilizing a separate control device, and hence operating the arrangement in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell arrangement of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell arrangement with two fuel cell control devices and a vehicle control apparatus.    Vehicle control apparatus (10)    CAN bus (12)    Fuel cell control devices (14, 16)    Fuel cell CAN buses (18, 20)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has a ventilation unit (4) i.e. fan, for taking-in and ventilating vehicle interior air. A heat exchange unit heat-exchanges the ventilation air with vehicle outside air. A water moisture absorption unit moisture-absorbs water content of the ventilation air. An ejection unit (6b) i.e. anti-fog nozzle, injects the ventilation air from a compartment side to a front window (10), where the ventilation unit, exchange unit, moisture absorption unit and the ejection unit are connected by an air duct path. A heating unit is provided at an upstream side of the absorption unit.    USE - Air conditioner for a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner utilizes a dehumidifying agent for moisture-absorbing the insensible perspiration emitted from a passenger during traveling in an effective manner. The air conditioner enables absolute humidity of in-vehicle air to be made low by the water moisture absorption effect of the dehumidifying agent in summer, thus reducing amount of dew condensation within a compression type freezing apparatus, and hence improving operational efficiency of the compression type freezing apparatus. The air conditioner facilitates power consumption reduction, size reduction and weight reduction of the compression type freezing apparatus. The air conditioner increases moisture content absorption ability of the dehumidifying agent so as to increase relative humidity of process target air that passes the dehumidifying agent. The air conditioner prevents dew condensation of the water vapor generated in the front window over a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air conditioner. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Dehumidification unit (1)    Ventilation unit (4)    Ventilating ducts (5a-5d)    Ejection unit (6b)    Front window (10)
NOVELTY - A detection component of organic hydride has structure containing platinum microparticles supported by grain surface of crystal tungsten trioxide (1) powder.    USE - Detection component of organic hydride is used for detecting leakage in dehydrogenation apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. boat and ship, tramcar, and boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The detection of organic hydride is enabled by hue change using detection component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of detecting organic hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of crystal detection component powder.    Crystal tungsten trioxide (1)    Platinum-catalyst microparticles (2)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution (5) comprises siloxane oligomer (0.005-10 %mass) having a partial structure (I), and metal ion or its salt of group I or group II of periodic table, in an organic solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, electric shaver, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, timepiece, camera, calculator, portable tape recorder, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides nonoaqueous battery having improved cycle characteristics, excellent storage stability, and reduced internal resistance and self-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises siloxane oligomer (0.005-10 %mass) having a partial structure of formula: -(Si(-R1)(-OR2)-O)- (I), and metal ion or its salt of group I or group II of periodic table, in an organic solvent.    R1=hydrocarbyl or -OR2;    R2=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or carbonyl;    or at least one portion of R1 or -OR2=substituent of formula: -O-Q1-COOR3 (i);    Q1=alkylene;and    R3=alkyl.    The molar fraction of substituent (i) to the total molar quantity of -R1 and -OR2 in all structure (I) contained in the siloxane oligomer is 5 mol% or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode electroconductive material (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    Negative electrode active material (4)    Electrolyte solution (5)    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric vehicle body whose head part is provided with a front solar battery pack. The front solar battery pack is fixed on an upper part of a carriage top. A box cover is provided with a back solar battery pack. The front solar battery pack, a solar energy battery and a solar battery set are connected by a power supply line. A power regulator is fixed through the power supply line. A motor is fixed on an output shaft of a gear-box. The gear-box is connected with a differential mechanism. The power regulator and the motor are fixed on an electric automobile chassis.    USE - Solar energy electricity driven light electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle increases electric automobile driving mileage and prolongs running time.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S1) hinged end number of cooling fan using number of rotations of the cooling fan. The number of rotations for determined hinged end number of the cooling fan is set (S2) to standard revolution number. The current number of rotations of the cooling fan is detected (S3). The current number of rotations of the cooling fan and standard revolution number are compared (S4). The blockage of cooling route of battery pack is determined (S5) when current number of rotations of the cooling fan is greater than the standard revolution number.    USE - Method for diagnosing cooling route clogging of high voltage battery pack. Uses included but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since blockage of cooling route of high voltage battery pack is determined when current number of rotations of the cooling fan is greater than the standard revolution number, the cooling performance degradation of the high voltage battery pack is reduced. Hence durability of the battery pack is improved. The malfunction of the battery pack is reduced and replacement of the battery pack is reduced. The maintenance cost of the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating process for diagnosing cooling route clogging of high voltage battery pack for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining hinged end number of cooling fan using number of rotations of the cooling fan (S1)    Step for setting number of rotations for determined hinged end number of the cooling fan to standard revolution number (S2)    Step for detecting current number of rotations of the cooling fan (S3)    Step for comparing current number of rotations of the cooling fan and standard revolution number (S4)    Step for determining blockage of cooling route of high voltage battery pack (S5)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises mixed solution containing allyl boronate (1 wt.% or less) and siloxane (2 wt.% or less). The mixed solution contains lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution used in lithium ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, portable personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium ion batteries with improved charging/discharging capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Separator (7)    Packing (8)
NOVELTY - A non-electrolytic nickel-phosphorus plating liquid comprises nickel precursor and reducing agent. The reducing agent is sodium hypophosphite and hydrazine.    USE - Non-electrolytic nickel-phosphorus plating liquid is used for forming fuel cell separating board (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since high voltage and steady current are applied during plating process, the corrosion of nickel is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separating board. The board has nickel-plating layer formed on metal substrate. The plating layer contains 3-6 wt.% of phosphorus with respect to total content of nickel and phosphorus.
NOVELTY - The cell has a stack of bipolar plates (BP), a central electrolytic membrane (M) and an electrode arranged on a side of the membrane. The plates are provided peripherally with openings for supplying reactant gases. The openings are surrounded by ring seals or annular joints (JA, JB) separated from one another and separated from the bipolar plates, where some of the seals form gaskets between the openings and the cell and other seals form injectors for fluid to be supplied to the cell or discharged from the cell. The joints include a complementary part that is made of metal or polymer.    USE - Stacked fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The seals form the gaskets between the openings and the cell and other seals form the injectors for the fluid to be supplied to the cell or discharged from the cell, thus allowing the joints to be very similar to hermetic seals, and reducing costs of the fuel cell. The fuel cell has reducing thickness, thus being compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactant gases are hydrogen and air, or hydrogen and oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a stacked fuel cell.    Bipolar plates (BP)    External pipe (CIN)    Annular joints (JA, JB)    Central electrolytic membrane (M)    Peripheral seals (10a, 10'a)
NOVELTY - The composite cathode material has first solid oxide which has proton-conductivity or proton electronic both conductivity, and the second solid oxide which has oxygen ion electronic conductivity. The composition of the first solid oxide consists of a predetermined compound containing barium zirconate and praseodymium yttrium oxide. The composition of the second solid oxide consists of a predetermined compound containing lanthanum, strontium, cobalt, iron, and oxygen. Any of the first solid oxide and second solid oxide is the powder obtained by the combustion synthesis method.    USE - Composite cathode material for solid oxide fuel cell for fuel cell-type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains the composite cathode material for solid oxide fuel cell which has high mind conduction at a mid/low-temperature degree, and fits the electrolyte-composite cathode structure of solid oxide fuel cell. Obtains an outstanding electrolyte-composite cathode structure which consists of fine powder and has a suitable porosity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the reciprocal number relationship of cathode area specific resistance versus the temperature in the wet air of composite cathode.
NOVELTY - The molten salt battery (B) has a battery container (11) which accommodates the main body that contains molten salt as electrolyte and in which an outer surface has electroconductivity. An adsorbing sheet (14) provided in contact with the outer surface of the battery container and which can adsorb electrolyte solution leaked from the battery container. A receiving tray (13) pinches the adsorbing sheet between the battery containers.    USE - Molten salt battery used in assembled battery used for vehicle such as truck, bus, electric power storage use in middle scale power network, home.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable detection of liquid spill by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid-spill detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the measuring apparatus illustrating the liquid-spill detection method in assembled battery which arranges predetermined number of molten salt batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery container (11)    Receiving tray (13)    Adsorbing sheet (14)    Measuring apparatus (20)    Molten salt battery (B)
NOVELTY - The embedding fixture (21) has a main portion that is embedded at the resin molded product molded by the resin mold. A groove (22) is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the embedding fixture. The longitudinal direction of the groove is made to incline with respect to the axial direction of the embedding fixture. A bolt hole (23) where a bolt is inserted is formed in the edge portion of the fixture.    USE - Embedding fixture fixed to molded article e.g. battery case of electric vehicle. Can also be used in protecting case for electrically-wired component.    ADVANTAGE - Since the longitudinal direction of the groove is made to incline with respect to the axial direction of the embedding fixture, the width and depth of the groove are reduced towards the direction through which resin flows. Thus the generation of air pool in the groove can be prevented, and a sealing performance can be improved. Since the need for coating of a sealing material is eliminated, the manufacturing process can be simplified. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the embedding fixture.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Embedding fixture (21)    Groove (22)    Bolt hole (23)    Metal dies (31,32)    Lower holding pin (31a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a roller (70) conveying a strip-shaped base material (10). A coating part forms a coating film (12) on the strip-shaped base material. A set of displacement sensors (20A, 20B) is arranged in a straight line along width direction of the strip-shaped base material. A thickness distribution measurement part measures thickness distribution of the coating film. A control part controls a position, width and thickness of the coating film. The displacement sensors are connected to a scanner (30).    USE - Coating-film forming apparatus for use in a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, utilized in a vehicle and a personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the position, the width and the thickness of the coating film, so that the apparatus can form the coating film on the strip-shape base material in an accurate manner without reducing productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a thickness distribution measuring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Strip-shaped base material (10)    Coating film (12)    Displacement sensors (20A, 20B)    Scanner (30)    Roller (70)
NOVELTY - The device has five flexible solar cell groups connected with a high pressure air bottle.    USE - Pneumatic automobile electricity generating high pressure gas bottle charging and discharging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves usage value of the pneumatic automobile, and has high efficiency and improved safety reliability.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a vehicle frame provided with a drive motor and a solar energy power generating device. An output end of a fuel generator unit is connected through a power generation controller that is connected with a power storage system. An output end of a drive controller is connected with a driving motor.    USE - Solar energy and fuel mixed power output electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile easily charges an electric automobile and avoids frequent charging, consumes less fuel power and adopts a fuel power generation device and the solar energy power generation device, thus improving universality.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a digital signal output port which outputs the digital signal and manages the electronic control of a vehicle. A regulator (120) is connected between a battery (106) and MCU (130) to convert the power supplied from the battery into the MCU driving voltage. A voltage dividing circuit (104) is connected to an isonicotinylhydrazine (INH) terminal of a regulator. A MCU voltage maintenance line is connected between terminals of the digital signal output ports. A diode (112) is provided to rectify the output signal of the voltage dividing circuit.    USE - Micro control unit (MCU) power hold-up circuit with back-up power.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle operation power can be continuously supplied and the information of cars can be steadily stored in memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the MCU power hold-up circuit.    Voltage dividing circuit (104)    Battery (106)    Diode (112)    Regulator (120)    MCU (130)
NOVELTY - The battery has a pouched type battery cell (102) in which an electrode assembly, an anode, a separation film and a cathode structure are present. A battery case is provided for covering the electrode assembly. The battery case (101) is concavo-convex shaped. The battery case comprises elastic absorber that is provided for absorbing the low speed impact load.    USE - Battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a pouched type battery cell in which an electrode assembly, an anode, a separation film and a cathode structure are present, and thus the battery is compact, simple and cost-effective and increases reusability of battery cell by preventing the damaging of battery during low speed collision by the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Battery pack (100)    Battery case (101)    Battery cell (102)
NOVELTY - The device has a box body whose bottom part is provided with an epoxy plate. A front wall of the box body is provided with a wire outlet hole. A rear wall of the box body is provided with a relay. A Hall current sensor and a battery management system are fixed on a right wall of the box body. The epoxy plate is provided with insulating terminals. Two front rows of the insulating terminals are arranged on a same line and connected with a fuse. Two rear rows of the insulating terminals are connected with a copper bar.    USE - High pressure tank device for a pure electric bus battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The device has wide range of applications, and effectively improves battery management unit (BMU) and battery connecting line reliability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a control unit (200), where two or multiple inundation sensors are provided to determine submerged condition of a battery pack. The apparatus diagnoses submerged condition of the battery pack and protects the battery pack by flooding sensor (100). A control unit is provided in inundation sensors to sense flooding state, where discharge path of the battery pack is blocked. An alarming part (300) provides flooding warning information of the battery pack to user according to the inundation sensor.    USE - Apparatus for use with protecting battery pack and diagnosing submerged condition of the battery pack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises a control unit, where two or multiple inundation sensors are provided to determine submerged condition of a battery pack, and hence ensures accurate checking of flooding situation, and prevents the battery pack damage from current leaked out in flooding of the battery pack, and thus prevents accident of human life due to electric shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery pack protecting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flooding sensor (100)    Control unit (200)    Alarming part (300)    Memory unit (400)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a self-electric power supplying system sending harmonious power supply to an electric vehicle and provided with a storage battery, an inverter, a variable-frequency speed regulator, a motor and a squirrel-cage permanent magnet motor.    USE - Self power-generation electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to self power-generation electric car, self power-generation electric bread vehicle, self power-generation electric passenger car, self power-generation electric tricycle, self power-generation electric four wheel lorry and self power-generation electro-motion multi-wheel lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids interference with other parts, and has flexible usage and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a self power-generation electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The demonstration kit has substrate having a container filled with electrolyte solution. Pair of power supply post head, pair of fuel cell binding post and pair of loop binding post are connected with respective terminals of the double-pole double-throw switch. The container is provided with a carbon rod whose one end is in container and other end is respectively connected with a pair of fuel cell binding post. The pair of loop binding post is provided with a connecting wire that is electrically connected with the current meter.    USE - Fuel cell demonstration kit.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell demonstration kit is reduced.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has humidifier (500) that is provided to the direction control valve (250). The control valve converts the supply direction of water supplied from seawater feed port (300). The seawater feed port collects the water existing in the exhaust gas ejected in the fuel cell (700). The reaction water fetching unit (200) supplies the water through the dissolution ion removal process. The water is converted into steam by the direction control valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for ship.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide and dust can be reduced. The running cost and maintenance cost of the system are reduced. The energy efficiency of the system is improved. The stability and energy efficiency of the system are improved. The vibration and noise generated in vessel can be reduced. The space utilization can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction water fetching unit (200)    Direction control valve (250)    Seawater feed port (300)    Humidifier (500)    Fuel cell (700)
NOVELTY - A lanthanum-doped lithium titanate negative-electrode material comprises lithium titanate material containing lanthanum.    USE - Lanthanum-doped lithium titanate negative-electrode material is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lanthanum-doped lithium titanate negative-electrode material has excellent conductivity, workability at high temperature and low temperature and electrochemical characteristics, and does not require surface coating of carbon. The fuel cell having excellent cycling characteristics and high capacity is economically manufactured, using the lanthanum-doped lithium titanate negative-electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of lanthanum-doped lithium titanate negative-electrode material; and    (2) fuel cell, which comprises lanthanum-doped lithium titanate as negative-electrode material and lithium-iron phosphate as positive-electrode material.
NOVELTY - The membrane is made by cross linking of salt type perfluorinated sulfonic resin and polyether amine.    USE - Vanadium battery perfluorosulfonic acid proton membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has high compact degree, better proton membrane vanadium resistance performance, and high proton conductivity, and effectively improves single stack of energy efficiency and high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a vanadium battery full fluorine sulfonic acid proton membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a vanadium battery perfluorosulfonic acid proton membrane. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Reactor for directly coupling a membrane bioreactor with a microbial fuel cell and wastewater treatment method comprises a conductive membrane material as cathode and a flat membrane assembly of a filter medium. The conductive material serves as substrate for loading a biomembrane serving as an anode, thus forming a coupling device of the membrane bioreactor and the microbial fuel cell.    USE - Used as a reactor for directly coupling a membrane bioreactor with a microbial fuel cell and wastewater treatment method.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor: realizes removal of organic pollutant and direct conversion of the electric energy; is simple, and capable of directly modifying the existing membrane bioreactor reactor; generates electric energy and maintains the original treatment effect; realizes energy conservation and emission reduction; and has economic benefit, environmental benefit and social benefit; uses porous carbon material as the anode, which is capable of lifting the anode biological film to form biomembrane reactor, and improves the power generating ability. The negative charge accumulated on the cathode membrane surface and flocculating agent released by the anode is good for the control of the membrane pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reactor.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises active material particles (A) and active material particles (B) having average particle diameter less than the average particle diameter of particles (A).    USE - Cathode active material is used for positive electrode mixture for forming positive electrode used in secondary battery for devices e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery using electrode formed using the material has excellent battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises active material particles (A) and active material particles (B) having average particle diameter less than the average particle diameter of particles (A). The active material particles (A) and active material particles (B) have compositional formula: LiaCo1-x-yMgxTiyO2-zMz (I).    M=halo, nitrogen or sulfur;    a=more than 0.9 to less than 1.1;    x=more than 0 to less than 0.4;    y=more than 0 to less than 0.2;and    z=more than 0 to less than 0.5.
NOVELTY - (In %mass) polymethyl methacrylate (30-50), polyvinylidene fluoride (15-40), polyvinyl alcohol (5-10), nano silicate (2-5) and dimethylformamide (10-30) are mixed uniformly, and vacuum defoamed. A separator is placed in nitrogen atmosphere at 70-90 degrees C and washed with deionized water for 0.5-1 hour. The separator is immersed in defoamed mixture for 5-10 hours, and processed with mixture of sodium bisulfite (2-6 mol/L) and sulfuric acid (1-2 mol/l). The processed separator is sulfonated with 70-98% concentrated sulfuric acid for 5-10 hours to obtain modified separator.    USE - Modification of vanadium redox flow battery separator.    ADVANTAGE - The modification method provides separator having selective permeability, excellent conductivity, chemical and physical stability. The modification method is easy and economical. The film treatment is carried out within a short period of time.
NOVELTY - An electrolytic solution comprises cerium ion, vanadium ion or zinc ion, where the electrolytic solution containing cerium ion is utilized as anode electrolyte and cerium ion exists in valence of trivalent and quadrivalent cerium. The electrolytic solution containing zinc ions is utilized as cathode electrolyte, where the zinc ion exists in valence of bivalent zinc. The electrolytic solution containing tetravalent and trivalent vanadium ion is utilized as anode electrolyte, and electrolytic solution containing bivalent and trivalent vanadium ion is utilized as cathode electrolyte.    USE - Electrolytic solution for preparing electrolyte that is utilized for preparing a redox battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic solution provides electrolyte with better electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic solution contains cerium ion, vanadium ion or zinc ion, where the electrolytic solution containing cerium ion is utilized as anode electrolyte and cerium ion exists in valence of trivalent and quadrivalent cerium. The concentration of cerium is 1.0 mol/l. The electrolytic solution containing zinc ions is utilized as cathode electrolyte, where the zinc ion exists in valence of bivalent zinc. The electrolytic solution containing tetravalent and trivalent vanadium ion is utilized as anode electrolyte, and electrolytic solution containing bivalent and trivalent vanadium ion is utilized as cathode electrolyte, where vanadium ion exists in valence of tetravalent and quinquevalent vanadium. The concentration of vanadium is 3.0 mol/l.
NOVELTY - The device has lithium ion storage battery that is charged, when the anode or cathode of the power supply wire is cut off. The cathode of diode with the power supply anode wire and coil of relay are connected in parallel. The diode with the anode common end of relay and positive electrode are connected in parallel. Normally closed end of the relay is connected with the control chip. The relay is connected with the control chip. The trigger end of the reverse protection tube is connected with the reverse protection tube. The collector is provided with switch line.    USE - Anti-theft device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The theft-proof warning lock core with self-locking function can be provided to control the theft of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the anti-theft device.
NOVELTY - The shell has an upper cover provided with a split structure corresponding to single-cell location. A multi-signal grid is connected with a storage battery groove.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery shell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell has high structural intensity. The shell can increase electrolyte capacity of a storage battery. The shell reduces cost of a lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The system has an air storage bottle connected with a compressor and a multi-path air supply pipe. The air supply pipe is provided with an air inlet interface that is connected with an electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve is fixed with a multi-path air supplying branch pipe that is provided with multiple supersonic nozzles. Each supersonic nozzle is fluidically connected to a combined reservoir.    USE - Forced air cooling system for a large combined lithium ion battery in a power battery pack module and an energy storage battery pack assembled battery module of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure and light in weight, and occupies less space. The system has better cooling effect, high practical value and wide application range.
NOVELTY - The pack (800) has a battery module array body (200) accommodating multiple rows of battery modules (210, 220). Two side support parts (400) are fixed close to an outermost part of the battery modules. A lower end support part (600) is fixed to a lower end of the side support parts. An upper mounting part (300) is fixed to an upper end of the side support parts and a lower end of the battery modules. Another upper mounting part (310) is fixed to an upper end of the former upper mounting unit. A rear mounting unit (500) is arranged on a rear surface of the array body.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack for use in an electric vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has high structural reliability. The pack reduces energy consumption and prevents the battery modules from being damaged so as to ensure better durability of the battery modules. The pack can be conveniently fixed with high-capacity battery modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery pack.    Battery module array body (200)    Battery modules (210, 220)    Upper mounting parts (300, 310)    Side support parts (400)    Rear mounting unit (500)    Lower end support part (600)    Lithium ion battery pack (800)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material particle comprises an active material core; and a reaction-inhibiting layer which contains carbon and with which the active material core is coated.    USE - In solid battery (claimed); and used as power sources for devices, such as personal computers, video cameras and cellular phones, or power sources for vehicles and for storage of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material particle has sufficient thickness i.e. 1-100 (preferably 1-20) nm; prevents an increase in interface resistance between the active material and the solid electrolyte; and has an improved electron conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the positive-electrode active material particles for an all-solid battery which includes a sulfide-based solid electrolyte, involving preparing precursors of reaction-inhibiting layers that each contain a carbon source and that inhibit a reaction between the sulfide-based solid electrolyte and active material cores; coating the active material cores with the precursors of the reaction-inhibiting layers; and performing a heat treatment on the active material cores, which have been respectively coated with the precursors of the reaction-inhibiting layers, in an atmosphere with an oxygen concentration of greater than or equal to 50 vol.%.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer and/or a negative electrode active material layer (2) that is a rate characteristic-improvement layer. The rate characteristic-improvement layer has an active material (11) and a solid electrolyte material (12). The solid electrolyte material is in contact with the active material in the contact area. The contact area is larger on a solid electrolyte layer side (AA) than on a collector side (BB).    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery such as all-solid-state lithium secondary battery mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in all-solid-state sodium rechargeable battery, all-solid-state magnesium secondary battery and all-solid-state calcium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high-rate charging/discharging characteristic can be obtained more effectively. The cost for manufacturing the all-solid-state secondary battery can be reduced and the productivity can be increased efficiently. The generation of the polarization can be suppressed by improving the ion conductivity of the solid electrolyte layer side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode active material layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Active material (11)    Solid electrolyte material (12)    Solid electrolyte layer side (AA)    Collector side (BB)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (12) has a fuel cell stack (22) formed by stacking fuel cells (20) in a stacking direction for generating electricity by electrochemical reactions of fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas. A partial oxidation reformer (44) reforms a mixed gas of raw fuel so as to produce fuel gas and supplies fuel gas to fuel cell stack. The heat exchanger (48) is provided on one side of cell stack. The partial oxidation reformer and exhaust gas combustor (46) are provided on other side of cell stack. The reformer is provided so as to surround the combustor.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell module mounted in vehicle and for use in stationary and mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release from the fuel cell stack is minimized and variation in the temperature distribution in the fuel cell stack is reduced. Thus the heat energy loss can be suppressed and thermally self-sustaining operation is facilitated easily. The stability in combustion is improved. Since the water supply system for supplying water vapor can be omitted, reduction in the number of components can be achieved. Thus reduction in the cost and size of the entire fuel cell module is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module (12)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Partial oxidation reformer (44)    Exhaust gas combustor (46)    Heat exchanger (48)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an oxygen-containing gas flow rate control device (26) that comprises power generation and start-up oxygen-containing gas flow rate controller (34,36). The controller (36) supplies oxygen-containing gas to reformer (28) to perform partial oxidation reforming until temperature of fuel cell stack (12) is raised to predetermined temperature. The exhaust gas flow rate control device (32) supplies exhaust gas to reformer so as to perform partial oxidation and steam reforming processes, after temperature of cell stack reaches predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell system mounted in vehicle and for use in stationary and mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The differences between the reforming reactions can be utilized and the exhaust gas after consumption in power generation reaction can be recycled so as to achieve efficient reforming process. The heat efficiency can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxygen-containing gas flow rate control device (26)    Reformer (28)    Exhaust gas flow rate control device (32)    Power generation gas flow rate controller (34)    Start-up oxygen-containing gas flow rate controller (36)
NOVELTY - Preparing a lithium based composite material comprises: grinding (20) a mixture of a lithium salt, a metal oxide or salt, a phosphate salt and a carbon source in the presence of a liquid to produce a slurry, where the liquid helps the grinding and homogeneous mixing but is not consumed as a reagent; drying (30) the slurry to remove the liquid to obtain a dried mixture; and heating (40) the dried mixture to form the lithium based composite material.    USE - The lithium based composite material is useful as a part of an electrode in a lithium-ion battery (claimed), which is useful in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, stationary energy storage for solar and wind electricity generation and smart grids.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium based composite material: has a retention capacity of greater than 160 mAh g-1 or greater than 90 % after 1000 cycles at a rate of 10 C (where 10 C is the numerical value of rated capacity of a cell); exhibits long-term cycling stability, high theoretical capacity and thermal stability and good operating voltage; provides cell safety; and can be prepared in an economical and environmental friendly manners.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of a method for preparing a lithium based composite material.    Grinding in the presence of a liquid to produce a slurry (20)    Drying the slurry to remove the liquid (30)    Heating the dried mixture (40)    Further grinding resultant powders (50)    Calcining. (60)
NOVELTY - Heavy ion (2) is irradiated to a polymer film (1), and contacted with alcohol (6). The resultant film is subjected to chemical etching process, to obtain porous film (4).    USE - Manufacture of porous film. Uses include but are not limited to catalyst-supported reaction container, contact lens, electrolytic film of fuel cell, casting mold and medical filter e.g. dialysis membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides porous film having controlled pore size and pore shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining manufacture of porous film.    Polymer film (1)    Heavy ion (2)    Etching chemical solution (3)    Porous film (4)    Alcohol (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a molten metal such as an aluminum alloy material (11) into a metal mold, and solidifying metal under pressurization to form a preform cup (17). The whole trunk portion of the preform cup is deformed plastically by ironing, such that thin trunk portion is formed. The trunk and bottom portion of cup are cooled by using water.    USE - Method for manufacturing molding cup (claimed) for high pressure vessel mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molding cup can be manufactured, without increasing the number of processing steps and without using large-scale installation. The pressure resistance, fatigue resistance and the mechanical characteristics of the pressure vessel can be effectively improved. The internal defect such as porosity of molding cup can be effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding cup for pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the preform cup formation process.    Aluminum alloy material (11)    Cylindrical hole (13)    Heater (14)    Cooling water flow path (15)    Preform cup (17)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has circuit board (103) which is arranged along sealing board main surface of unit cell (100), and connected to positive-negative electrode terminal of unit cell. A cap (11) is configured to cover sealing board main surface and circuit board. The circuit board is provided in inner side of one of the cap regions. The other cap region is provided with a recessed portion caved to sealing board direction of unit cell. A linear rib is tied between side surfaces opposite to recessed portion, and provided in bottom surface of recessed portion.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply for mobile telephone, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The linear rib is tied between side surfaces opposite to recessed portion, and provided in bottom surface of recessed portion, so high external appearance quality can be achieved. The appearance defect in cap can be reduced, so that production cost of the battery pack can be minimized. An imbalance of tensile force during resin hardening between cap regions can be moderated, and occurrence of shrinkage cavity can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Cap (11)    Unit cell (100)    Substrate holder (101)    Circuit board (103)
NOVELTY - Olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide comprises lithium-iron-metallic element phosphate (I). The molar ratio of phosphate ion with respect to total amount of iron, metallic element (M1), and metallic element (M2) is 1.005-1.3.    USE - Olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide used as positive electrode active material for lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery formed using positive electrode active material containing olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide has suppressed generation of short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide comprises lithium-iron-metallic element phosphate of formula: Lix(Fe1-yM1y)1-zM2z(PO4)a (I). The molar ratio of phosphate ion with respect to total amount of iron, metallic element (M1), and metallic element (M2) is 1.005-1.3.    x=more than 0.9 to 1.3;    y=0 to less than 1;    z=0 to less than 0.3;    a=1.005-1.3;    M1=metallic element chosen from manganese, cobalt and nickel;and    M2=metallic element chosen from molybdenum, magnesium, zirconium, titanium, aluminum, cerium and chromium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of olivine-type lithium transition metal oxide, which involves preparing slurry containing iron source, phosphate source, lithium source, oxide, phosphorus oxide and/or hydroxide of metallic element (M1) and metallic element (M2), and solvent, grinding particles in the slurry, spray drying the resultant slurry, and baking under inert atmosphere or reducing environment.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has control and/or regulating unit (30) connected to first current generating unit (50) and second power generation unit through first connecting unit (40) and second connecting unit (60,62,64). The control and/or regulating unit switches second connection unit based on operating parameter of energy storage and/or supply device, so that second current generating unit and/or current supply unit (80) are detachably connected. An inverter unit is provided to connect single-phase coupling unit and multi-phase coupling unit (90,92,94).    USE - Energy storage and/or supply device connected to photovoltaic system mounted on rooftop of building such as house, wind turbine, hydropower plant, fuel cell and/or cogeneration plant.    ADVANTAGE - The improved possibility of decentralized use of locally produced electricity is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the energy storage and/or supply device.    Energy storage and/or supply device (10)    Control and/or regulation unit (30)    First connecting unit (40)    First current generation unit (50)    Second connecting units (60,62,64)    Current supply unit (80)    Multi-phase coupling units (90,92,94)
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has crystalline photovoltaic solar cells which are connected together to form a solar cell chain (20). The solar cell chains are interconnected serially and/or parallelly to form solar cell system. The thickness of photovoltaic cell panel is set to 3-10 mm. The weight of the cell panel is set to 30-70 g/Wp. The current efficiency of solar cell is set to 18-23 mWp/cm2. The power density of solar cell is set 16-21 mW/cm2. The thickness of the substrate (30) is set to 1-3 mm. The U-shaped edge frame is made of metal or plastic corrosion resistant material.    USE - Crystalline photovoltaic cell panel for battery used in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The power density of the photovoltaic cell panel can be improved. The portability of photovoltaic cell panel can be improved. The durability of the photovoltaic cell panel can be improved. The flexibility and rigidity of the photovoltaic cell panel can be improved. The reliability and efficiency of photovoltaic cell panel can be improved. The thickness of the panel can be reduced. The cost of the photovoltaic cell panel can be reduced. The photovoltaic cell can be prevented from being polluted. The mass production of photovoltaic cell panel is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for integrated system for generating and supplying solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and sectional vies of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (10)    Solar cell chain (20)    Substrate (30)    Encapsulant (70)    Seal (80)
NOVELTY - A gas-separation apparatus has gas separation membrane which selects desired gas and separates from source gas, support component (11) arranged at the one side of thickness direction of gas separation membrane, and supports gas separation membrane, and mixed layer (13) containing constituent material of gas separation membrane and constituent material of support component provided between gas separation membrane and support component.    USE - Gas separation apparatus e.g. hydrogen separator.    ADVANTAGE - The gas separation apparatus has suppressed generation of bubble, and prevents generation of pinhole effectively by removing the trouble source of pinhole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-separation apparatus has gas separation membrane which selects desired gas and separates from source gas, support component arranged at the one side of thickness direction of gas separation membrane, and supports gas separation membrane, and mixed layer containing constituent material of gas separation membrane and constituent material of support component provided between gas separation membrane and support component. The blend ratio of constituent material of gas separation membrane and constituent material of support component in the mixed layer does not incline in thickness direction of mixed layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagram explaining the rupture of hydrogen separation tube at right angles in axial direction.    Support base material (5)    Hydrogen separation pipe (7)    Hydrogen separation film (9)    Support component (11)    Mixed layer (13)
NOVELTY - The device (100A) has a constant voltage power circuit (20S) powered from a vehicle battery (101) through an output contact (102a) of a current relay to generate output voltage (Vcp), which is supplied to an arithmetic circuit portion (121), a non-volatile program memory (122A), a RAM memory (123a) and a backup memory (123b) of a microprocessor (120A). Another constant voltage power circuit (40D) is connected with an output terminal of the former circuit through a serial resistor (41) and directly powered from the battery to generate another output voltage (Vup).    USE - Electronic control device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device enables providing the device with a low power consumption type microprocessor that supplies CPU drive current and backup current for the RAM memory from a common power terminal provided with a power circuit for minimizing CPU drive voltage to suppress power consumption of the constant-voltage power circuit and preventing excessive current from being supplied through the constant-voltage power circuit for memory backup even when voltage for memory backup becomes larger than voltage for CPU drive. The constant-voltage power circuit avoids difficulties in accommodating fluctuations of wide range of power voltages and load currents, while achieving reduction in size and cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electronic control device for a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Output voltages (Vcp, Vup)    Constant voltage power circuits (20S, 40D)    Serial resistor (41)    Electronic control device (100A)    Vehicle battery (101)    Output contact of current relay (102a)    Microprocessor (120A)    Arithmetic circuit portion (121)    Non-volatile program memory (122A)    RAM memory (123a)    Backup memory (123b)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has a heat regulating duct (4) connected with an air conditioning system (2) to enable mutual circulation of gas. The air conditioning system is provided with an isolation damper (8) to interrupt gas distribution with the duct. A metal casing is sealed by a resin cover to comprise the battery pack (3). The resin cover has a weak portion which can deform with respect to the increase in the interior volume of the battery pack.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of a battery system that prevents the generated gas of the battery from flowing into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery system of a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery system (1)    Air conditioning system (2)    Battery pack (3)    Heat regulating duct (4)    Isolation damper (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting sensor lines (7) to magnetoresistive sensors (5) located on and/or in separator (4) between or on first active electrode and second active electrode (3). The parameter data of to-be-analyzed individual cell (1) is detected by sensors, and is sent to control unit by sensor lines. The detected parameter data is assigned to cell, and parameter data relating to cell is stored. The specific processing steps for cell are performed, if presence of parameter data in predetermined relationship with respect to predefined parameter values is determined.    USE - Method for increasing charging capacity of electrochemical cell in battery (all claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production or maintenance of the electrochemical cell are performed easily and efficiently by performing specific processing steps in response to the detected conditions in the electrochemical cell. The charge capacity of the electrochemical cells is increased, so that improve performance and extended life of battery are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrochemical cell;    (2) electrochemical cell; and    (3) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic plan view and schematic cross-sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Active electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Magnetoresistive sensors (5)    Sensor lines (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting parameter data of an individual electrochemical cell to be analyzed (S1) to check quality of the electrochemical cell. The detected parameter data is transmitted (S2) to a control unit. The detected parameter data is assigned (S3) to the electrochemical cell or stored to the electrochemical cell. A determination is made to check whether a predetermined relationship exists between the parameter data and a predetermined parameter value i.e. quality value (S4), by the control unit for the electrochemical cell that is assigned with the parameter data.    USE - Method for selecting electrochemical cells e.g. galvanic cells and fuel cells, during manufacturing of a battery e.g. plug-in hybrid battery, hybrid cell battery, electric car battery, apparatus battery and stationary application battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining whether the predetermined relationship exists between the parameter data and predetermined parameter value by the control unit for the electrochemical cell that is assigned with the parameter data, thus selecting the electrochemical cells with required quality in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising multiple electrochemical cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting electrochemical cells during manufacturing a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for detecting parameter data of individual electrochemical cell (S1)    Step for transmitting detected parameter data to control unit (S2)    Step for assigning detected parameter data to electrochemical cell (S3)    Step for determining existence of predetermined relationship between parameter data and predetermined parameter value (S4)
NOVELTY - The generator has a funnel-shaped wind shaft arranged at a bag spoiler of an electric or hybrid vehicle to produce high wind speed to rotate six wind shafts i.e. turbines. Four planetary gears are arranged between the wind shaft and the generator to convert the rotational energy into electrical energy to be utilized for charging a battery of the vehicle (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - Rechargeable battery charging generator for use in an electrical vehicle i.e. electrical passenger car, and a hybrid vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The planetary gears are arranged between the wind shaft and the generator so as to reduce physical resistance in the generator, thus enabling smooth operation of the turbines, and hence reducing damages. The funnel-shaped wind shaft produces high wind speed even with low speed of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cutaway schematic view of a rechargeable battery charging generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a rear-end collision of a vehicle (1). A seat backrest (2.1) of a vehicle seat (2) is moved in a direction of an occupant (3) using an electromotor (5) for adjusting an individual sitting position by power supply voltage and for adjusting the seat backrest in the direction of the occupants with a high power supply voltage when the rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected. The adjustment is performed such that an impulse is transmitted to the occupant by the seat backrest and the occupant is moved in a traveling direction of the vehicle.    USE - Method for protecting occupants of a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle or vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed), during a rear-end collision of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adjusting the seat backrest in the direction of the occupants with the high power supply voltage when the rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected, so that a rotational torque of the electromotor is increased and the seatback is adjusted for adjustment of the sitting position with a high adjustable velocity, thus performing the adjusting process in a quick manner during an emergency displacement. The method enables reducing the impulse transferred on the occupants and the seat backrest, thus reducing burden affecting the occupants during the rear-end collision. The method enables adjusting the seatback before an acceleration resulting from the rear-end collision affecting the occupants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for protecting occupants of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a front region of a vehicle before a rear-end collision.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle seat (2)    Seat backrest (2.1)    Occupant (3)    Electromotor (5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has batteries (3a- 3c), where each battery is linked with auxiliary equipment (2). A power supply of the auxiliary equipment supplies power through one of the batteries. A switching device (5) couples or decouples the auxiliary equipment to the battery (3a), and couples the auxiliary equipment to other batteries (3b, 3c) depending on load profile of the batteries. The auxiliary equipment is decoupled from the battery and coupled with the other batteries in order to minimize a load difference between the batteries.    USE - Power supply arrangement for operating an electric motor of a motor car, and for a power supply of auxiliary equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The switching device couples or decouples the auxiliary equipment to one battery, and couples the auxiliary equipment to other batteries depending on the load profile of the batteries, so that operation of the auxiliary equipment can be adjusted in a simple manner. The auxiliary equipment is decoupled from the battery and coupled with the other batteries in order to minimize the load difference between the batteries, thus reducing the current consumption of the individual batteries and enabling even load of the batteries for the operation of the electromotor and to the power supply of the auxiliary equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for power supply of an electromotor of a motor car and auxiliary equipment of the motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply arrangement for operating an electric motor of a motor vehicle, and for power supply of an auxiliary equipment.    Power supply arrangement (1)    Auxiliary equipment (2)    Batteries (3a-3c)    Motor inverters (4a-4c)    Switching device (5)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves extracting a guide from each trough groove of a separator (4), and pressing a laminated body in the lamination direction of a positive electrode plate (5) and a negative electrode plate (6). A zigzag fold process is performed on the separator by pushing the separator with the guides, after setting the separator into a tension free state.    USE - Manufacturing method for secondary battery used in e.g. vehicle, electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the guide to be moved at high speed, thus the trough groove can be favorably formed in the separator or a superimposition body in comparatively short time to shorten a tact time. Improves positioning accuracy of positive/negative electrode and separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of a manufacturing apparatus for producing an electrode group.    Separator (4)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Lengthwise frame (24)    Nip roller (42)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a LED (1) and a solar cell (2) that are combined together. The LED obtains equivalent illumination intensity with about 11.5% of electric power. The solar cell is provided with 15 %-20% of conversion efficiency to generate 1.3-1.75 times electric power of the original electric power. The LED and the solar cell are compactly arranged by accumulating perpendicularly by wiring.    USE - LED solar cell circuit used in domestic generator (claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle and domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the LED solar cell circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    LED (1)    Solar cell (2)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a terminal board (500) installed in the upper surface of a casing which accommodates a battery. The terminal board includes a terminal-connection part (50P,50N) to which a positive-negative electrode external terminal and a cable terminal which is provided in the end of a power cable are connected, and a removal prevention member provided in a flat base (535) of the terminal-connection part to prevent removal of the terminal-connection part. The removal prevention member is embedded by insert molding at the main body of the terminal board.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus, e.g., for electric motor drive system of electric vehicle, uninterruptible power system used for computer system or server system, or power supply device used for private power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electrical storage apparatus having terminal board which prevents omission of bolt at the time of terminal attachment or detachment of power cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The terminal board also includes: the main body holding the terminal-connection part; a connecting terminal (580,581) to which the positive-negative electrode external terminal is connected; a bolt (540) in which the cable terminal is penetrated; and a nut which fixes, to the terminal-connection part, the cable terminal penetrated by the bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a side cross-sectional view of a terminal board of the electrical storage apparatus.    Terminal-connection part (50P,50N)    Terminal board (500)    Base (535)    Bolt (540)    Connecting terminal (580,581)
NOVELTY - The battery block (100a) has a metal casing (110) having N accommodating portions which accommodate N cells, respectively. The N cells include m lithium ion battery cells (140), and (N-m) dummy cells (141), where m is less than or equal to N. N voltage detection lines are provided in order to detect the voltage of the cells accommodated in the casing.    USE - Battery block for vehicle-mounted lithium ion battery apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery blocks of different battery capacity can be provided since casing which accommodates cells can be shared.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of a high voltage side battery block. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery block (100a)    Metal casing (110)    Lithium ion battery cells (140)    Dummy cells (141)    Side cover (160)
NOVELTY - A silver-potassium-oxide secondary battery generates an electromotive force by carrying an electron to silver plating electrode (2) containing single unit of potassium which combines with oxygen (3) and the oxygen is used as electrolyte in vacuum space (7) during discharge.    USE - Silver-potassium-oxide secondary battery is used for electric power applications, household appliance and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The silver-potassium-oxide secondary battery has high capacity and high voltage characteristics, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the silver-potassium-oxide secondary battery.    Silver plating electrode (2)    Oxygen (3)    Potassium oxide (4)    Carbon-fiber electrode (6)    Vacuum space (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has galvanically connected accumulator cells (1). Each galvanically connected accumulator cell is individually removed from array and replaced. The array is provided with a frame in which the mountings for the cells are formed. A test circuit is provided to test the capacity of each individual cell. The galvanically connected accumulator cell is provided with lithium-ion as charge carriers. The galvanically connected accumulator cell is formed as lithium-ion phosphate type.    USE - Accumulator arrangement such as starter accumulator arrangement for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The galvanically connected accumulator cell is individually removed from array and replaced, and the array is provided with frame in which the mountings for the cells are formed. Thus, the operating costs of accumulator system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and circuit diagram of accumulator arrangement.    Galvanically connected accumulator cell (1)    Anode (3)    Frame element (7)    Bore (10)    Supply connection (11)
NOVELTY - The detecting and responding method involves performing a predetermined battery thermal event response if a time constant corresponding to an exponential decay curve is determined to be within a preset range of time constants. The pressure within a sealed battery pack is continuously monitored to compile the monitored pressure into sequential pressure data sets. Pressure anomaly is detected within one of the sequential pressure data sets. A pressure peak is identified within one of the sequential pressure data sets containing the pressure anomaly.    USE - Detecting and responding method for thermal event within sealed battery pack used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or plug-in HEV (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick detection of thermal runaway events before an individual thermal runaway event can propagate to other cells within battery pack to minimize property damage as well as risk to people in relatively close proximity to battery pack. Ensures early detection of thermal events in sealed battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a thermal event detection.    Monitor pack pressure (301)    Pressure anomaly detected (303)    Fit data to exponential decay curve (305)    Response to event performed (309)    Response to non-event performed (313)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC) horn provided with a FET. A drain source of the FET is connected with a diode anode. Two diode cathodes of the FET drain source are connected with an inductor. An alternating current (AC) sampling voltage is connected to an input end of a rectifier bridge. An output end of the rectifier bridge is connected with the FET. An input DC voltage is connected with a transformer. The FET is connected with a FET source electrode in parallel by a resistor. A capacitor is connected to a ground.    USE - Micro-power consumption electric vehicle power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure and safe and reliable to use, and has low power consumption and prolonged service-life. The system saves energy. The system is environmental-friendly, low in cost, less in volume and light in weight.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a frame arranged on a machine base and provided with a battery board and an end plate. An end part of the battery board is pressed on the end plate by a jack that is arranged on an upper part of the frame.    USE - Pressing mechanism for a redox flow battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism has better sealing effect, simple operation and large battery board area, and improves total energy density and power of the battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The system has a cross-bridge sheet connected to an upper cover body and a lower cover body that are respectively arranged on top and bottom parts of a battery module. The battery module is connected to the upper cover body and the lower cover body that are arranged with a main shell. Modularized battery groups are closely attached to each other through a power wire. A signal wire is connected to a battery management unit. A main cover body is divided into a front main body and a rear main body, where a sealing part is arranged between the front main body and the rear main body.    USE - Modular battery system for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high adaptability, flexibility and stability.
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical device which is optionally connected to source of electrical power. A container (1) includes solid propellant gas generator, igniter and filter. The filter is positioned between solid propellant gas generator and outflow opening for gas. The outflow opening is fluidly connected to electrical device. The temperature in electrical device is detected by thermo couple (4). A control system includes control logic. The source of electrical power is cut off to actuate the igniter above the threshold value.    USE - System for avoiding fire in electrical device such as washing machine, dryer, personal computer and audio equipment, battery, radio-diagnostic equipment, on-board computer fuel cell, and server computer, used in container.    ADVANTAGE - The source of electrical power is cut off to actuate the igniter above the threshold value, so that the overheating of the electrical device can be avoided. The damaging of the electrical connections and electrical portions can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for avoiding fire in electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical device.    Container (1)    Thermo couple (4)    Power connector (9)    Server (10)    Cooling air outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a core pack (10) that includes unit cell groups (101,102) and a circuit board (103) as the main elements. Each unit cell groups includes three unit cells and holders for holding the cells. The unit cell groups are positioned through engagement of engaging holes and engaging protrusions formed on a lateral surface portion of holders. The circuit board is accommodated in the interior space of exterior case, and is connected to each positive-negative electrode terminal of unit cells.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply for mobile device such as mobile telephone, or electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the battery pack can be reduced by having excellent operability during manufacture and thus the efficiency of the battery pack can be improved. The high impact resistance and high vibration resistance can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the core pack.    Core pack (10)    Unit cell groups (101,102)    Circuit board (103)    Board portion (1030)    External connection terminal (1031)
NOVELTY - The cladding material (1) has base material layer (10) with film obtained by biaxial stretching of multilayer co-extrusion film containing the thermoplastic resin layers (11-13) with rigidity and chemical-resistance, stress propagation property and adhesiveness, and toughness properties are carried out. A metal foil layer (15) is laminated on one side of base material layer. An inner side contact bonding layer (17) is laminated on the corrosion-prevention process layer (16). The sealant layer (18) is laminated on the inner side contact bonding layer.    USE - Cladding material of lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable terminal device such as personal computer and mobile telephone, video camera and satellite, electric motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cladding material is excellent in the performance which maintains the shape after mold-processing, and is excellent also in electrolyte solution tolerance and abrasion resistance, thus long-term reliability and safety are ensured and can conveniently use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cladding material of lithium ion battery.    Cladding material (1)    Base material layer (10)    Thermoplastic resin layers (11-13)    Metal foil layer (15)    Corrosion-prevention process layer (16)    Inner side contact bonding layer (17)    Sealant layer (18)
NOVELTY - The energy storage apparatus has a separator (130) provided with magnetic layer (150) coated on one or both surfaces. The separator is made from material selected from group consisting of polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF), PVDF-hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP), nylon polyurethane, polymethylmethacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, polyvinylalcohol, Teflon (RTM: PTFE) resin, polyimide, and ethylmethylcellulose. The magnetic layer is made from material selected from group consisting of nickel-iron, ferrosilicon, terbium-based alloy, neodymium-based alloy, and samarium-based alloy.    USE - Energy storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery used for e.g. automobile, heavy equipment, information technology device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves charging and discharging characteristics due to electric field effect since electrode assembly is received in case and magnetic material is coated on circumference of an outline of cell. Enhances charging and discharging speed by increasing movement speed of current since lithium ions are uniformly inserted and separated over entire area. Achieves smooth driving of battery cell by preventing static electricity and interference due to electric wave by including the magnetic layer. Enables manufacture of cell of various shapes such as cylindrical, square shape, pouch shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of energy storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode (110)    Negative electrode (120)    Separator (130)    Electrolyte solution (140)    Magnetic layer (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing manganese oxide having two or more different types of sizes with lithium-containing compound then heat treating the resultant mixture to obtain lithium manganese oxide. The particle size ratio of relatively larger lithium manganese oxide particles to relatively smaller lithium manganese oxide particles is 1 is to 0.2 to 1 is to 0.4. Heat treating is performed at temperature ranging from 300 to 600 degrees Celsius for 4 to 6 hours.    USE - Preparation method of lithium manganese oxide positive active material (claimed) for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for power storage of e.g. electromotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves improved volumetric energy density and output characteristics which prevents reduction in battery capacity during high-speed charging and discharging. Improves capacity and lifespan of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scanning electron microscope (SEM) photograph of the products produced by the preparation method.
NOVELTY - The polymer solid electrolyte (12) has an anatase-type titanium oxide, lithium electrolyte salt and ion conductive polymer that binds the anatase-type titanium oxide. The ion conductive polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride. The content of ion conductive polymer is 2.5 to 20 wt.% with respect to the total mass of the mixture of the ion conductive polymer and the anatase-type titanium oxide.    USE - Polymer solid electrolyte used in lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for e.g. medical electronic device, automobile equipment, portable electronic device such as portable personal computer, video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains polymer solid electrolyte that has sufficient strength even when provided as a thin layer, and does not cause shorting due to rupture or dendrite growth. Exhibits excellent ion conductivity even at ordinary temperature since ion conductive polymer with added lithium electrolyte salt bonds inorganic oxide particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method of polymer solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery illustrating the polymer solid electrolyte.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (11')    Polymer solid electrolyte (12)
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolytic solution, where the anode and/or the electrolytic solution contain a metal salt including an unsaturated carbon bond.    USE - The secondary battery is useful in an electronic device, electric power tool, electrical vehicle and electric power storage system, where: the secondary battery is a lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed); the electric power tool includes electrical drill; an electrical vehicle includes electrical automobile; and an electric power storage system includes home electrical power server.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is capable of providing a high energy density, superior cycle characteristics and swollenness characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (11)    Pairs of insulating plates (12)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Positive temperature coefficient device (16)    Gasket. (17)
NOVELTY - The installation (10) has a first fuel gas flow circuit (101) connecting a fuel cell (100) to an heat exchanger (400) that is provided with an combustion chamber (18). An oxidizing gas flow circuit (102) supplies oxidizing gas to the exchanger. A regulation unit (700) is exerted on an intake valve (123) of a second fuel gas flow circuit (103) for controlling an opening of the valve when a variable reaches a preset value and closing of the valve when the variable reaches another preset value, which is higher than the former value.    USE - Installation for generating thermal energy for a heating system used in domestic or industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the installation maintains combustion in a stable state irrespective of power requirements while ensuring improved performance. The combustion chamber is supplied with excess oxidizing gas without creating combustion extinction risks, so that the quantity of carbon monoxide, which is transformed into carbon dioxide before its exit from the exchanger can be increased, thus optimizing neutralization of toxic carbon residues from an exit of the installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of an installation for generating thermal energy.    Thermal energy generating installation (10)    Combustion chamber (18)    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel gas flow circuits (101, 103)    Oxidizing gas flow circuit (102)    Intake unit (123)    Heat exchanger (400)    Regulation unit (700)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a case (5) defining a compartment (I) for receiving a battery. A heat exchanger (13) is arranged between the battery and a heat transfer fluid. Another compartment (II) receives a calorific transport circuit (11) and a pump (9) that allows movement of the liquid coolant in a temperature control device. Another heat exchanger (7) is provided between the liquid coolant and air intended for cooling the liquid coolant. The temperature control device is connected to an air conditioning circuit (15). A lower part of the case includes a plane metal plate.    USE - Battery pack for a car e.g. electric car and hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lower part of the case includes the plane metal plate, and elements of the temperature control device of the pack are integrated to the case, thus optimizing improved thermal control of the battery pack, decreasing length of the liquid coolant circuit and increasing the mechanical resistance of on-board battery pack of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a battery pack.    Compartments (I, II)    Battery pack (1)    Case (5)    Heat exchangers (7,13)    Pump (9)    Calorific transport circuit (11)    Air conditioning circuit (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell-engine hybrid system comprises electricity generating unit (100) comprising cathode and anode interposing electrolyte membrane; and engine unit (300) connected to rear end of electricity generating unit and generating power by receiving the exhaust gas discharged from the anode.    USE - Fuel cell-engine hybrid system.    ADVANTAGE - When the fuel cell exhaust gas is passed through the condenser and thus water vapor is eliminated, the engine efficiency can be improved by lowering a temperature of gas taken into the engine and increase the fuel concentration, and the volume of the gas supplied to the engine is decreased so that the size of the engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell-engine hybrid system.    Electricity generating unit (100)    Mixing unit (250)    Engine unit (300)    Turbo charger (600)    Intercooler (650)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has molded object (2) which incorporates the electrode group (8), the electrolyte solution, the sealing board sheet (201), the explosion-protection valve sheet (202), and the explosion-protection valve (23). The explosion-protection valve sheet is closed by laser welding in the position corresponding to the opening of the accommodation hole (5) of molded object. The sealing board having an electrode terminal is closed by laser welding after contact positioning is performed at the single-sided opening of the accommodation hole of the molded object.    USE - Power supply device for use as backup power supply for vehicles, such as forklift, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be used for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the fire destruction in an electrode group direct insertion assembled battery and improves productivity since one time is respectively sufficient for attachment of components with respect to the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Molded object (2)    Accommodation hole (5)    Electrode group (8)    Explosion-protection valve (23)    Sealing board sheet (201)    Explosion-protection valve sheet (202)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a battery temperature detection sensor that detects the temperature of a battery (2), and heat exchangers (3,6) that change the temperature of battery by heat transfer. A temperature control unit (9) temperature-controls the heat exchanger according to the detection temperature, and adjusts the temperature of the battery. The temperature control unit controls the temperature of the battery, and the rising characteristic and falling characteristic of temperature rise has hysteresis characteristic that are different.    USE - Battery-temperature tone system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature control unit temperature-controls the heat exchanger according to the detection temperature, and adjusts the temperature of the battery, the stable temperature control is performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery-temperature tone method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery-temperature tone system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery-temperature tone system (1)    Battery (2)    Heat exchangers (3,6)    Peltier unit (4)    Temperature control unit (9)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel gas supply path (16a) supplying fuel gas (Gfu) to an anode (2d) from a fuel gas holder. A cathode solution circuit circulates a cathode solution (Lca) between a cathode solution regenerating apparatus (32) and a cathode (2b). An oxidizing agent supply path (24a) supplies an oxidizing agent (Gox) to the apparatus. The agent is pressed, and the solution is supplied through the agent supply path. The solution is circulated through the circuit. A piston (13b) is pressed by pressure of the fuel gas. An impeller (34a) is attached to a rotating shaft to rotate the shaft.    USE - Redox fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle such as boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The system has improved energy efficiency. The cooled cathode solution can be supplied to the redox fuel cell, so that temperature load of proton exchange membrane can be reduced and lifetime improvement of the proton exchange membrane can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel gas holder is a hydrogen tank (11). The fuel gas supply path is a High pressure injection apparatus. The cathode solution is a radiator. The cathode solution circuit is a piping (35a). The impeller is a rotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle containing redox fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Supplying fuel gas (Gfu)    Oxidizing agent (Gox)    Cathode solution (Lca)    Redox fuel cell system (1)    Cathode (2b)    Anode (2d)    Piston (13b)    Fuel gas supply path (16a)    Oxidizing agent supply path (24a)    Cathode solution regenerating apparatus (32)    Impeller (34a)    Piping (35a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has electromagnetic shut-off valves (5,6,7,12,13) provided in a fuel gas feed path (3), an oxidizing agent gas feed path, a fuel gas discharge path (4) and an oxidizing agent gas discharge path. When flowmeters (8,14) detect that the flow of fluid supplied to at least some of the electromagnetic shut-off valves is interrupted, a controller (15) makes the energizing amount supplied to the electromagnetic shut-off valves larger than when the valves are maintained in the open state.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality that power-saving valve which controls fluid supplied to fuel cell closes due to noise or vibration can be detected, and driving operation of fuel cell system can continue by opening valve when abnormality is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel gas feed path (3)    Fuel gas discharge path (4)    Electromagnetic shut-off valves (5,6,7,12,13)    Flowmeters (8,14)    Controller (15)
NOVELTY - The module has connection members (21) electrically connected between electrode terminals of adjacent cells (11), where a belt shaped flexible flat cable (FFC) (48) is connected between adjacent connection members. The connection members are provided in holding members. A bending control unit regulates strain deformation of the FFC provided between the holding members, where a bending control piece consists of a penetration hole provided in each holding member and is penetrated by the penetration hole.    USE - Wiring module i.e. battery connection assembly, for use with a battery module for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module allows a bending control piece unit comprising the penetration hole and the bending control piece to regulate the strain deformation of the FFC, so that unnecessary structures for connection to the holding members by connecting different adjacent connection members by the FFC are avoided, thus simplifying the structure of the module, and hence enabling easier installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode terminals include a positive electrode terminal (12A) and a negative electrode terminal (12B). The FFC functions as a voltage detection line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module in which a wiring module is attached.    Cells (11)    Positive electrode terminal (12A)    Negative electrode terminal (12B)    Connection members (21)    FFC (48)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has surface positive electrode collector (2) formed on positive electrode active material layer (1), and surface negative electrode collector (4) formed on negative electrode active material layer (3). A solid electrolyte layer (5) is formed between positive and negative electrode active material layers. The surface positive electrode collector and surface negative electrode collector are connected with surface collector located in counter electrode side. The space formed between counter electrodes is insulated with counter electrode.    USE - Monopolar type solid battery such as lithium solid battery of laminated solid battery for moving object (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motorbike, for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus. Can also be used in sodium solid battery, magnesium solid battery and calcium solid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuiting of the monopolar type solid battery is prevented, by connecting the surface positive and surface negative electrode collectors with the surface collector located in the counter electrode side. The weight of the surface collector is reduced, such that the weight of the moving object is reduced, and the power consumed by the moving object is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminated solid battery; and    (2) moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and schematic view of the monopolar type solid battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Surface positive electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Surface negative electrode collector (4)    Solid electrolyte layer (5)    Monopolar type solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing electroconductive substrate (21), and mixing spherical granular element (40) with electrically conductive paste (60). A flow-path wall (24) having fluid flow path is molded, and fluid flow path is used for applying electrically conductive paste containing spherical granular element to surface of electroconductive substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing separator (claimed) for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of the electrically conductive paste is prevented by using the spherical granular element. The retentivity and moldability of the fluid flow path provided in separator for fuel cell are improved. The collapsing of shape of the flow-path wall is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views illustrating the formation process of the flow-path wall of the flow-path forming layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (21)    Flow-path wall (24)    Spherical granular element (40)    Electrically conductive paste (60)    Through-hole (66)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises benzodioxa dithiepin derivative.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for additive used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) of small portable apparatuses, such as notebook personal computer, mobile personal computer, mobile telephone, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, video movie, liquid crystal television, handy cleaner, electronic organizer, calculator, radio, backup power supply use, motor, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, motorbike, electric motorcycle, bicycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, lighting fixture, game machine, timepiece, electric tool, camera, and large sized apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Performance degradation in high-temperature environment is suppressed. Output characteristics of the battery by reducing resistance of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises benzodioxa dithiepin derivative of formula (I).    R1,R2=H, halo, 1-12C alkyl group, or 2-12C alkenyl group;    R3=H, halo, 1-12C alkyl group, or CN; and    n=0-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) additive for lithium secondary batteries comprising benzodioxa dithiepin derivative of formula (I) as active ingredient;    (2) benzodioxa dithiepin derivative of formula (I); and    (3) lithium secondary battery comprising positive electrode, metal or alloy with metallic lithium, lithium containing alloy, lithium which can be alloyed, negative electrode which contains oxide in which dope and dedope of lithium ion are possible, transition-metal nitrided material in which dope and dedope of lithium ion are possible, and carbon material in which dope and dedope of lithium ion are possible as negative electrode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a resin-made battery case (5) accommodating a battery and formed in box type shape with respect to a vehicle body frame side such that longitudinal direction faces up-down direction in a vehicle-mounted state, where the resin-made battery case consists of polycarbonate resin containing elastomer with specific viscosity average molecular weights. The battery case bonds a resin made case (6) formed in a bisection structure and another case (7). A terminal part (9) is provided in a battery holder. A control board monitors residual amount detection and cell voltage.    USE - Battery apparatus e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery apparatus and lithium ion battery apparatus, for electric-power assisted bicycles and electric bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has excellent intensity, impact resistance, weather resistance, fixing property, durability and high security. The apparatus prevents strength reduction of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery case has box-type external appearance shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a concrete structure of a battery case in a battery apparatus for electric-power-assisted bicycles.    Resin-made battery case (5)    Resin made cases (6, 7)    Battery pack (8)    Terminal part (9)    Handle (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning and pressing a front stage negative electrode compound material obtained by mixing a part of solid electrolyte i.e. solid sulfide, and a negative electrode active material i.e. graphite, in a solid battery molding apparatus, where the active material is provided in the molding apparatus. A back stage negative electrode compound material is positioned and pressed in the molding apparatus by mixing the remaining electrolyte and the active material. A solid electrolyte layer and a positive electrode layer are integrated on the front stage negative electrode layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode of a sulfide solid battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilization of the negative electrode compound material which contains negative electrode active material and a solid electrolyte as a negative electrode material, so that a solid battery with less fall of discharge capacity can be manufactured easily, thus suppressing fall of charging capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a solid battery negative electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a cell monitor (800) that measures cell voltage of a fuel cell, and temporarily stops measurement between the intermittent operations during low load of the fuel cell. The output of fuel cell is restricted when starting the cell monitor after completion of intermittent operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption of cell monitor is reduced by restricting output of fuel cell after completion of intermittent operation, while sharp fall of cell voltage is suppressed and drivability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of a 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 (100)    Oxidant gas supply-discharge system (300)    Coolant piping system (500)    Control apparatus (700)    Cell monitor (800)
NOVELTY - The power converter device (100) has a cooler (101) and semiconductor (104), which is arranged in a main surface of the cooler. A square-shaped thermal radiation body (105) is provided on the surface of the cooler and is provided for covering the semiconductor. A cover (108) is provided for covering the main surface of the cooler. A power converter device is provided with a spring (109) which is interposed between the cover and the thermal radiation body. A leg part (107) and an edge part of the thermal radiation body are also provided.    USE - Power converter device for converting direct current into alternating current for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device has cooler and semiconductor, which is arranged in main surface of cooler, where square-shaped thermal radiation body is provided on the surface of the cooler and is provided for covering the semiconductor, and thus the power converter device has simple structure and ensures high cooling capability without requiring multiple cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power converter device.    Power converter device (100)    Cooler (101)    Semiconductor (104)    Thermal radiation body (105)    Leg part (107)    Cover (108)    Spring (109)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has control apparatus (7) which performs impedance measurement of the fuel cell (2) for every systems breakdown. The control apparatus compares the read measuring impedance with the reference impedance stored in the reference impedance memory (51). The control apparatus judges whether the drying process is performed last time during the systems breakdown based on the impedance measurement result.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the output performance of the fuel cell immediately after start-up because an electric power generation can be started in the state which kept the moisture content in the fuel cell appropriate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (7)    Reference impedance memory (51)    Measuring impedance memory (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a thermoelectric conversion unit group (14-1-14-5) that is contacted to high temperature side (11) of a thermoelectric conversion module (13) to produce electricity. A flow-path switching apparatus changes the bonding degree of the thermoelectric conversion unit group. A controller (8) is operated so that electric power generation efficiency is improved according to the heat amount of the heat drainage portion calculated based on the detection of sensor.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion apparatus for performing energy recovery from exhaust gas of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of the thermoelectric conversion unit group can be decreased, even if the heat amount of heat drainage portion is reduced. The high electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion apparatus can be achieved, by efficiently performing the energy recovery from the exhaust gas of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Controller (8)    High temperature side of thermoelectric conversion module (11)    Thermoelectric conversion module (13)    Thermoelectric conversion unit group (14-1-14-5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a gas distributor (6) supported on a supporting structure (10) underneath a fuel cell stack (2). The stack is sealed against the gas distributor by a multi-element longitudinal seal unit (5). The gas distributor has a contact profile (13) for abutment against the longitudinal seal unit along length and to be supported on the supporting structure that is formed homogeneous and elastically deformable. The gas distributor is secured from slipping in a transverse direction (Z) such that a supporting profile (11) of the structure is immersed into the contact profile.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The contact profile for abutment against the longitudinal seal unit along the length and to be supported on the supporting structure that is formed homogeneous and elastically deformable to carry out carrying and sealing functions effectively by a manifold unit to compensate for a vertical cell stack deformation and simultaneously enable a support on the support structure in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell arrangement.    Transverse direction (Z)    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Multi-element longitudinal seal unit (5)    Gas distributor (6)    Supporting structure (10)    Supporting profile (11)    Contact profile (13)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has battery system (2) with battery units (6) having first voltage tap (3) to output first electrical output voltage, and second voltage tap (4) to output second electrical output voltage. A voltage converting unit (11) has input and output terminals (12,13) connected to respective voltage taps. The voltage tap (4) is connected to battery units by diode element (7), such that electric power flows to output terminal connected to electrical loads via diode element, when electrical output voltage of voltage converting unit drops below specific value.    USE - Power supply system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply to motor vehicle is performed with different electrical voltage levels in cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply system for motor vehicle.    Power supply system (1)    Battery system (2)    Voltage taps (3,4)    Battery units (6)    Diode element (7)    Voltage converting unit (11)    Input terminal (12)    Output terminals (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has a lid that covers the electrical component. A front panel, a rear panel, and pair of side panels are arranged around the lid and parallel to an upper surface of the lid. The panels are provided with gutter-shaped edges that support the periphery of the lid. The gutter-shaped edge is provided with a water drain aperture. The lid is provided with a pad under which the panels are arranged.    USE - Protective structure for electrical component of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of water is prevented by using lid, so that electrical component is protected reliably. Invasion of dust into the electrical component is prevented, so that maintenance and repair work are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the vehicle with protective structure.    Vehicle (100)    Charger (110)    High voltage battery (112)    Inverter (116)    Motor (118)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate includes a plate having an active area, a feed region that is in fluid communication with the active region, and a tunnel region (20) that is in fluid communication with feed region and a manifold region. An ultralyophobic coating layer is applied on portion of the tunnel region, portion of the feed region, and an interface between tunnel region and manifold region.    USE - Electrode plate for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell of fuel cell arrangement (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ultralyophobic coating layer can be easily formed by spraying or dipping at room temperature, so that water rinsing can be performed easily. Thus blocking of anode flow due to water freezing can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell arrangement; and    (2) method for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode plate.    Tunnel region (20)    Dispatcher (25)
NOVELTY - The structure has an inlet-port unit (20) attached to side parts (2A), and an air intake duct (30) attached to an automotive body panel (BP) and inlet ports (21A) of the inlet-port unit. A connection port (21B) of the inlet-port unit is connected with a connection port (31) of the air intake duct via a sponge (23). A mounting seat (22) is fixed to a structural part of a vehicle seat (1) and fastened by an insertion type fastener. A locking hole is formed in the automotive body panel.    USE - Cooling air taking-in structure for a battery of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection port of the inlet-port unit is connected with the connection port of the air intake duct via the sponge, so that the backlash is absorbed at a time of the connection accompanying to the vehicle seats, and error of the attachment position is prevented with respect to the automotive body panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cooling air taking-in structure.    Automotive body panel (BP)    Vehicle seat (1)    Side part (2A)    Inlet-port unit (20)    Inlet port (21A)    Connection port of inlet-port unit (21B)    Mounting seat (22)    Sponge (23)    Air intake duct (30)    Connection port of air intake duct (31)
NOVELTY - The hybrid type generator has battery residual amount detection unit, and a load detection unit which detects the presence or absence of the load connected to the hybrid generator. A control unit stops the engine, and outputs electric power only from the battery when judged that the battery residual amount detected by the battery residual amount detection unit is more than a predetermined engine starting threshold value.    USE - Hybrid type generator for e.g. hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the fuel consumption of engine, suppresses the engine speed lowness, and reduces the operating sound since the output of engine generator can be reduced until battery residual amount falls extremely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the output allocation control for engine generator and battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining if load is connected to hybrid type generator (S1)    Determining if residual amount of battery detected by battery residual amount detection portion is enough (S2)    Determining if residual amount of battery is less than 55 percent (S3)    Outputting electric power from power conversion portion (S4)    Starting engine and starting output from generator (S5)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of garnet-type lithium ion conductive oxide involves mixing raw material including salt aqueous solution obtained by dissolving lithium salt, lanthanum salt and zirconium salt based on lithium-lanthanum-zirconium oxide (I), and alkaline aqueous solution, obtaining a precursor, and baking (A) the precursor.    USE - Manufacture of garnet-type lithium ion conductive oxide (claimed) used for all solid-type lithium secondary battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides garnet-type lithium ion conductive oxide having excellent chemical stability, and high potential window and lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of garnet-type lithium ion conductive oxide involves mixing raw material including salt aqueous solution obtained by dissolving lithium salt, lanthanum salt and zirconium salt based on lithium-lanthanum-zirconium oxide of formula: Li5+xLa3ZrxA2-xO12 (I), and alkaline aqueous solution, obtaining a precursor, and baking (A) the precursor.    A=Sc, Ti, V, Y, Nb, Hf, Ta, Al, Si, Ga or Ge;and    x=1 to less than 2.
NOVELTY - An aluminum material comprises (in weight%) magnesium content (1-8), silicon content (0.0001-0.02), and iron content (0.0001-0.03). The content of aluminum, magnesium, silicon and elements other than iron is 0.005 weight% or less, respectively. The total content of elements other than aluminum and magnesium surface-treat the aluminum alloy is 0.1 weight% or less.    USE - Aluminum material is used for separator and casing for electrical storage device e.g. battery (all claimed) and capacitor, and building material and motor vehicle material.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum material has excellent corrosion resistance and durability, and suppressed elution of structural component.
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy foil comprises (in %mass) silicon (0.2 or less), iron (0.1-0.8) and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil is used for positive electrode collector for lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy foil has high elongation rate, fracture resistance and rolling property, and is manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy foil.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heating apparatuses (51-54) that heat the fluid of a vehicle with a thermal medium, and circulates. An electric pump (33) carries out circulation drive of thermal medium in a bypass flow path (34), such that the thermal medium is sent out to a temporary capacitance-variable-type storage tank (44), while supplying the thermal medium to heating apparatuses. The flow-path switch valves (32,35) open a flow path, to supply and return the thermal medium heated to a thermal-medium storage tank (40) and a refrigerant circuit (30), respectively.    USE - Thermal storage-type heating apparatus for large sized motor vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment or fluid of the vehicle is efficiently heated using the heat of exhaustgas. The permeation of the air into each tank is prevented, and the heat retention efficiency is improved by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagrams of the thermal storage-type heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerant circuit (30)    Flow-path switch valves (32,35)    Electric pump (33)    Bypass flow path (34)    Thermal-medium storage tank (40)    Temporary capacitance-variable-type storage tank (44)    Heating apparatuses (51-54)
NOVELTY - The structure has a temperature sensor (10) measuring temperature of battery cells (1). An elastic arm (13) is extended along an upper wall surface (1a) of a temperature measurement hole (3) on a sensor head (12) and exposed to an exterior part of the temperature measurement hole when a temperature-measurement part (11) is inserted into the temperature measurement hole. The elastic arm presses on a side of each battery cell with a clamp wall (23) of a modular component (20) by mounting a battery aggregate (2) with the modular component such that the sensor is fixed to the battery cells.    USE - Temperature sensor assembling structure for use in a power supply device i.e. battery, mounted in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic arm presses the sides of the battery cells with the clamp wall of the modular component by mounting the battery aggregate with the modular component, so that the temperature sensor is fixed to the battery cells in stable and reliable manners without shaking, thus ensuring simple assembling process and better working efficiency. The temperature sensor is inserted inside the temperature measurement hole for measuring temperature, so that ambient temperature is prevented from influencing the measurement, thus measuring the inside temperature of the battery cells in an accurate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature sensor assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a temperature sensor assembling structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cells (1)    Upper wall surface (1a)    Battery aggregate (2)    Temperature measurement hole (3)    Temperature sensor (10)    Temperature-measurement part (11)    Sensor head (12)    Elastic arm (13)    Modular component (20)    Clamp wall (23)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has multiple prismatic storage cells (10) arranged one behind the other and clamped between two end plates (30) by tie rods (20, 21), where the plates are designed as push plates or punching plates. The plates comprise an oval embossment (31), an elongated embossment (32) and bottom attachment elements e.g. eyelets and bolts, and are made of aluminum or steel. The plates are connected with the tie rods by a screwing, compressing or welding process or by clips. Front sides (15) of the cells are provided with two connection terminals (11, 12) with two polarities, respectively.    USE - Energy storage module for a power supply device i.e. battery, for driving a vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The two end plates are designed as punching plates, so that the plates exhibit smaller dead weight, thus reducing overall weight of the module. The punching plates are simultaneously manufactured using multiple molding devices and multiple punching devices, thus manufacturing the module with reduced effort in a simple and cost-effective manner. The punching plates are made of aluminum or steel, thus preventing irreversible damages at the module while increasing quality, mechanical, chemical and physical stability of the module. The plates are connected with the tie rods by the screwing, compressing or welding process or by the clips in a safe and simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module with end plates designed as punching plates.    Energy storage module (1)    Prismatic storage cells (10)    Connection terminals (11, 12)    Front sides of storage cells (15)    Tie rods (20, 21)    End plates (30)    Oval embossment (31)    Elongated embossment (32)
NOVELTY - The connector has a resilient and/or plastically deformable compensation region (124) interconnected with a contact region (116) for connecting with a cell terminal (108a) and another contact region (118) for connecting with another cell terminal (108b) such that the contact regions are movable relative to each other. The compensation region comprises two slat-shaped or web-like compensation portions, which are extended along a connection direction (110) of the contact regions and separated from each other in transverse to the connection direction.    USE - Cell connector for electrically and conductively connecting cell terminals of electrochemical cells e.g. lithium ion battery cells such as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery cells, with each other of an electrochemical device e.g. lithium ion battery such as LiFePO4 battery, utilized as a heavy duty power source for driving a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The compensation region comprises two slat-shaped or web-like compensation portions, which are extended along the connection direction of the contact regions and separated from each other in transverse to the connection direction, thus reducing forces and moments transferred by the connector with respect to relative displacement between the contact regions, and hence avoiding overload and damage of the interconnected electrochemical cells and/or plastic deformations, fatigue cracks or overload tears in the connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cell connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a cell connector, where electrochemical cells are connected with each other by the cell connector.    Electrochemical device (100)    Cell terminals (108a, 108b)    Connection direction (110)    Contact regions (116, 118)    Resilient and/or plastically deformable compensation region (124)
NOVELTY - The multifunctional vehicle (100) has a pedal movement mechanism (110) that converts the tread pressure of the pedal (112) into a rotary motion or a reciprocating motion. An electric power generation unit (120) transforms the energy of the rotary motion in the pedal movement mechanism into electric power. A storage battery (130) stores the electric power converted by the electric power generation unit. A wheel (150) is driven by the rotational force obtained from the motor (140) or the pedal movement mechanism provided with several motive power sources.    USE - Multifunctional vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, motorcycle and electric-power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The environment friendly multifunctional vehicle can be obtained. Since movement in the vehicle, the user can be able to use the vehicle during winter. The energy consumption can be saved. The consumed electric power can be replenished efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multifunctional vehicle.    Multifunctional vehicle (100)    Pedal movement mechanism (110)    Pedal (112)    Electric power generation unit (120)    Storage battery (130)    Motor (140)    Wheel (150)
NOVELTY - The electrode (120) has an electrolytic membrane (110) connected with an electrode catalyst layer (121A) and a gas diffusion layer (123A). The electrolytic membrane makes a polymer electrolyte membrane to impregnate water-soluble free acid. The electrode catalyst layer is cross-linked with a polymer chain by polymerizing polymerizable acid monomer that includes catalyst. Acidic group i.e. phosphonic acid group or sulfonic acid group, and functional group are polymerized by a crosslinking agent.    USE - Electrode for a fuel battery that is utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the electrode stabilizes the electrode catalyst layer for a long period of time by using an acid ionomer, thus improving the durability of maintaining electric power generation performance for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode for a fuel battery.    Electrolytic membrane (110)    Electrode (120)    Cathode (120B)    Electrode catalyst layer (121A)    Gas diffusion layer (123A)
NOVELTY - A magnesium secondary battery has positive electrode which releases magnesium reversibly, and negative electrode which opposes the positive electrode through separator and releases magnesium reversibly. The magnesium secondary battery is provided with electrolyte solution containing a magnesium compound. The positive electrode contains compound containing fluorine and transition metal as positive electrode active material.    USE - Magnesium secondary battery is used in battery system of electric power generating apparatus e.g. photovoltaic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric motor, light-emitting diode, electric light bulb, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, construction machine, electric tool, game machine, video machine, television, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium secondary battery has high energy density, and excellent electroconductivity and dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.
NOVELTY - The molten salt battery (B) has a molten salt battery main body that contains molten salt as electrolyte. A battery container (11) accommodates the molten salt battery main body. A salt layer (13,13a-13d) with salt having melting point higher than the molten salt is provided in contact with the outer surface of battery container. The salt contained in salt layer is a salt containing salt or alkaline-earth metal cation containing alkali-metal cation. The salt layer fills a porous sheet with salt. The salt layer is provided in the surroundings of safety valve (12) set in battery container.    USE - Molten salt battery for electric power storage use in middle scale power network, home. Can also be used in vehicle such as truck, bus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides molten salt battery with function that safely and preventively processes the liquid spill of electrolyte solution since leaked electrolyte solution becomes hard when leaked electrolyte solution touches the salt layer and is mixed with the salt of salt layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the salt layer attached with respect to the outer surface of battery container of a molten salt battery.    Terminal (1t)    Battery container (11)    Safety valve (12)    Salt layer (13,13a-13d)    Molten salt battery (B)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains crystal of lithium iron phosphate which serves as primary particle and has void inside and rectangular parallelepiped opening on side surface.    USE - A positive electrode active material for secondary batteries (claimed) used for vehicles and mobile devices.    ADVANTAGE - Contact area between a positive electrode active material and an electrolyte solution is increased, and lithium ion secondary battery containing lithium iron phosphate is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) secondary battery which has electrolyte, positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, and negative electrode; and    (2) manufacturing method of positive electrode active material containing lithium iron phosphate which involves stirring suspension containing precursor of lithium iron phosphate in atmosphere containing oxygen, heating, and pressurizing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show scanning electron micrograph images of the positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises positive electrode, negative electrode consists of nitrogen-containing organic solution flame retardant in which anion is doped and made nitrogen-containing organic polymer slightly soluble, and ionic-conduction medium which interposes between positive and negative electrodes and conducts anion, wherein electrical storage device is charged/discharged by movement of anion.    USE - An electrical storage device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Elution of nitrogen-containing organic polymer to electrolyte solution is suppressed during electrical storage, and electrical storage performance is exhibited sufficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of negative electrode for electrical storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the working principle of an electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sealing material is a polyolefin type multilayer sheet consists of a layer sheet (1) having a thickness of 0.5-5 mu m and a base-material layer sheet (2) having a thickness of 50-500 mu m. The layer sheet contains a polyolefin resin composition containing (in wt.%) polyolefin resin and/or graft modified component (80-99), and adhesive (1-20). The base-material layer sheet contains a polyolefin resin composition containing polyolefin resin and/or graft modified component, and not containing a styrene-derived component.    USE - Sealing material is used for sealing solar cells in solar-cell modules (claimed) used in motor vehicles and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has excellent durability, water-vapor barrier property, and transparency. The long-term stability of solar cell modularity and module productivity are maintained high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material is a polyolefin type multilayer sheet comprising a polyolefin resin composition consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, or ethylene-propylene copolymer, and/or graft modified component. The sheet consists of a layer sheet (1) having a thickness of 0.5-5 mu m and a base-material layer sheet (2) having a thickness of 50-500 mu m. The layer sheet contains a polyolefin resin composition containing (in wt.%) polyolefin resin and/or graft modified component (80-99), and adhesive (1-20). The base-material layer sheet contains a polyolefin resin composition containing polyolefin resin and/or graft modified component, and not containing a styrene-derived component. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sealing material.    Layer sheet (1)    Base-material layer sheet (2)    Sealing material layer (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a drive device driving a propulsion motor, and an electrical storage apparatus (10) i.e. capacitor, storing electrical energy for the propulsion motor. An auxiliary machine battery (150) stores the electrical energy for supplying auxiliary machine load. A main direct current (DC)/DC converter (140) charges the battery. A control apparatus (160) controls the main DC/DC converter and an external charge system (400), where the source system operates the external charge system, and makes a part of other regenerated electric power to charge the battery.    USE - Power source system for a vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The system inversely transforms the direct-current power from an electric power path to alternating current power, thus enabling collection of regenerated electric power by utilizing the external charge system actively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    DC/DC converter (140)    Auxiliary machine battery (150)    Control apparatus (160)    External charge system (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing the temperature-change measurement inside the to-be-examined object, while inserting a nail in a to-be-examined object by arranging a temperature measurement sensor inside a nail. A vertical hole is made in the nail. The nails are replaced with the shape and intensity of the to-be-examined object.    USE - Safety evaluation test method for destructive measuring instrument used for evaluating safety of to-be-examined object such as electrical storage device (all claimed) mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety evaluation test of the electrical storage device can be performed reliably, as the temperature-change measurement is performed inside the to-be-examined object. The economical efficiency of the electrical storage device can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) destructive measuring instrument; and    (2) safety evaluation test apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the safety evaluation test method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a battery frame arranged on a lower part of a chassis frame. An inner frame of a battery is provided with a containing cavity that is provided with placing battery groups. A side of the battery frame is provided with a locating opening.    USE - Fixed electric vehicle battery quick changing mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is simple in structure and convenient to install, and occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The device has solar cell whose output end is connected with the charging capacitor. The charging capacitor and discharging capacitor are respectively connected with the positive and negative electrodes. The charging capacitor and the discharge capacitor are equipped with control switch. The discharging capacitor is connected with the inverter. The output end of the inverter is connected with charging pile.    USE - Solar energy charging device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy can be converted into electric energy so as to charge electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery connected with a solar energy charging circuit and a commercial power charging circuit. The solar charging circuit is provided with a solar panel and a charging controller. A storage battery of a solar energy charging circuit unit is in a cut-off state when the charging controller detects the commercial power charging circuit. The storage battery is charged by the solar energy charging circuit when the commercial power charging circuit is in an off-state.    USE - Solar power supply system for a caravan vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system converts solar energy into electric energy that is stored in the storage battery, so that the storage battery supplies power to an electric appliance in a vehicle. The system is energy-saving, environment-friendly and convenient and quick to use, and has high conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery includes a positive electrode (301), a negative electrode (304), a gasket (309), a separator (308), and an electrolyte solution (310) consisting of a supporting electrolyte and non-aqueous solvent. The Klemm's water absorption of the separator is 20 mm or more.    USE - Coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a microcomputer, a solar timepiece, a power supply for motor drive, a power supply of electric vehicle, or an auxiliary electric storage unit of energy conversion and storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electrochemical cell excellent in electrical properties, such as charge efficiency and discharge capacity, with small internal resistance value and high reflow heating resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (301)    Negative electrode (304)    Separator (308)    Gasket (309)    Electrolyte solution (310)
NOVELTY - The method enables utilizing a vehicle control system to estimate an increase in vehicle altitude to ensure enough charging space in a high voltage battery for regenerative coastdown deceleration based on limitation of the charging of the high voltage battery or utilizing more electrical energy for propulsion on an ascent, to store energy and provide regenerative coastdown deceleration. The vehicle control system is enabled to increase vehicle electrical loads during the descent to dissipate regenerative brake energy.    USE - Method for controlling a state of charge of a high voltage battery of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing consistent deceleration performance for driver confidence to provide improved fuel economy by limiting the use of a friction brake system.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte manufacturing method involves slowly adding vanadium pentoxide (20-50 wt.%) in alkaline aqueous solution and continuously stirring. Sulfuric acid is added to the mixture, in a system, to generate vanadium sulfate (IV). The reacted mixture is stirred by electrodialysis device for reducing vanadium sulfate (III) and vanadium (IV) sulfate mixed solution. The obtained mixed solution of sulfuric acid is added into anode, to obtain vanadyl sulfate (III). The vanadyl sulfate (IV), and stabilizer (5-10 ppm) are provided into the electrolysis process, to obtain positive pole electrolyte.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrolyte for oxidation reduction cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing electrolyte under normal temperature and normal pressure and avoiding generation of toxic waste gas and waste water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte manufacturing method involves slowly adding vanadium pentoxide (20-50 wt.%) in alkaline aqueous solution and continuously stirring. The vanadium oxide feed is continuously stirred to fully dissolve. Sulfuric acid is added to the mixture, in a system, to generate vanadium sulfate (IV), where the pH value of the reaction system is 2.0-2. 2, and the reaction is carried for 20-30 minutes. The reacted mixture is stirred by electrodialysis device for removing sodium sulfate, and for reducing vanadium sulfate (III) and vanadium (IV) sulfate mixed solution. The obtained mixed solution of sulfuric acid is added into anode, to obtain vanadyl sulfate (III). The vanadyl sulfate (IV), and stabilizer such as EDTA (5-10 ppm) are provided into the diaphragm film electrolysis process, to obtain positive pole electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a method for manufacturing electrolyte.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pack (800) has multiple inverted battery modules (210, 220) arranged in a battery module array body (200). Multiple battery cells are laminated in a side surface of an electrode device. A front support unit (400) and a rear support unit (410) are fixed with two side support units (600) for supporting front and rear sides of the module array body. A lower support unit is fixed with a lower end of each side support unit for supporting a lower end of the module array body. Two mounting units are fixed with an upper end of the module array body and coupled to an external device.    USE - Battery pack for a power source i.e. lithium ion battery, in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pack has compact structure and better structural shin lightning nature, and is prevented from being damaged and vibrated due to external impact. The pack reduces power consumption and occupies less volume in an inner side of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery module array body (200)    Inverted battery modules (210, 220)    Front support unit (400)    Rear support unit (410)    Side support units (600)    Battery pack (800)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolyte electrode assemblies (14, 18) and metal separators (16) which are stacked in stacking direction. A resin/synthetic resin frame element (28a,28b) is provided at outer end of electrolyte electrode assembly. The fluid passages (32a) are provided at outer end of resin/synthetic resin frame element for flow of fluid e.g. fuel gas. A double seal (51) is provided at one resin/synthetic resin frame element. Front ends of inner and outer seals of double seal are contacted with one metal separator and other resin/synthetic resin frame element, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The economical structure and fabrication of double seal are achieved and the manufacturing cost of fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte electrode assemblies (14,18)    Metal separators (16)    Resin/synthetic resin frame element (28a,28b)    Fluid passages (32a)    Double seal (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermodynamic working group (4) with an expansion machine (10). A distribution device (14) is mechanically connected to the expansion machine. The expansion machine is operated for delivering the mechanical energy to the drive train (23) or mechanically driven component (25) such as electrical generator, and hydraulic or pneumatic compressor of internal combustion engine.    USE - Apparatus for utilization of waste heat of internal combustion engine of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle with Otto or diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum utilization of waste heat of internal combustion engine of vehicle is ensured since the mechanical energy is delivered to the drive train or mechanically driven component. Fuel consumption of apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for utilization of waste heat of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the apparatus for utilization of waste heat of internal combustion engine.    Thermodynamic working group (4)    Expansion machine (10)    Distribution device (14)    Drive train (23)    Mechanically driven component (25)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a voltage detector (110) that measures a terminal voltage (Umess) of the battery. A processor (120) calculates current samples based on known samples (102) of an earlier probability distribution of a state indicator of the battery and error probability samples of an error probability distribution. The processor determines weighting factors for current samples based on current samples and measured terminal voltage. The processor calculates state parameter (122) of battery based on current samples and weighting factors.    USE - Device for determining state parameter of battery for use in mobile phone and laptop. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The idle voltage characteristics or open circuit voltage characteristic of the state parameter of the battery can be determined easily with high accuracy. The reliability and precision of determination of state parameter of battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for determining state parameter of battery; and    (2) computer program for determining state parameter of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the device for determining state parameter of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Device for determining state parameter of battery (100)    Known sample of earlier probability distribution of state indicator of battery (102)    Voltage detector (110)    Processor (120)    State parameter (122)    Terminal voltage (Umess)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a front beam and a back beam that is provided with a universal shaft. A front wheel shaft is equipped with a clutch on a rotary disc. A generator, a solar energy storage battery and an inverter that are equipped at the lower portion of the seat. The rotary disc is provided with a transmission chain matched with a driving ratchet.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric bicycle is simple in structure, flexible and convenient to use, low cost and environmental friendly.
NOVELTY - The dehumidification heating system has a fuel gas pre-heater having an air outlet opening that is connected to a gas inlet of a mixing gas chamber. An outlet pipe of a fuel gas generator is connected to a lithium bromide refrigerator through an inlet opening. The lithium bromide refrigerator comprises a water outlet and a sprayer water outlet that is connected with the fuel gas pre-heater. The fuel gas pre-heater is connected to a pre-heater water outlet opening. A cooling tower water outlet pipe of a cooling tower is connected a cooling water inlet of the lithium bromide refrigerator.    USE - Dehumidification heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion efficiency can be improved, while reducing the smoke discharging and heat loss effectively. The reliability of the dehumidification heating system can be greatly improved.
NOVELTY - The mixed gas dehumidification system has a gas-mixing chamber in which fuel gas and air are mixed to form a mixed gas. A smoke gas from a low thermal value fuel gas generator is entered into an exhaust pipe. An air outlet opening is connected with an air inlet opening of the sprayer. An outlet pipe of the fuel gas generator is connected to a lithium bromide refrigerator through an inlet opening. The lithium bromide refrigerator is connected with a mixed gas cooler. A sprayer water outlet of the gas-mixing chamber is connected to a water outlet opening of the refrigerator.    USE - Mixed gas dehumidification system.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion efficiency can be improved, while reducing the smoke discharging and heat loss effectively. The reliability of the dehumidification heating system can be greatly improved.
NOVELTY - The dehumidification heating system has a fuel gas pre-heater having an air outlet opening that is connected to a gas inlet of a mixing gas chamber. An outlet pipe of a fuel gas generator is connected to a lithium bromide refrigerator through an inlet opening.The lithium bromide refrigerator comprises a water outlet and a sprayer water outlet that is connected with the fuel gas pre-heater. The fuel gas pre-heater is connected to a pre-heater water outlet opening. A cooling tower water outlet pipe of a cooling tower is connected to a cooling water inlet of the lithium bromide refrigerator.    USE - Dehumidification system.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion efficiency can be improved, while reducing the smoke discharging and heat loss effectively. The reliability of the dehumidification heating system can be greatly improved.
NOVELTY - The stack has a main portion that is provided with a double electrode layer connected between single cell micro layers. The main portion is provided with positive and negative electrode layers. The positive and negative electrode layers are provided with cushion layer and pad layer. The cushion layer is provided with a cover layer. The positive and negative electrolyte solution flow layers of main portion are provided with micro runner.    USE - Micro-fluidic liquid flow cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of micro-fluidic liquid flow cell stack can be simplified. The volume of micro-fluidic liquid flow cell stack can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The system has a kettle whose lower end is provided with a water outlet pipe. The water outlet pipe is connected with an inner cavity of a pot. A through-hole is formed in the inner cavity of the water outlet pipe. The inner cavity of water outlet pipe is communicated with a sleeve portion.    USE - System for cooling battery of electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a battery box structure of motorcycle. The motorcycle has a frame and a storage box, and a battery box is disposed behind the storage box. The battery box at least includes a box body and a bearing tray. The box body has an opening, and the bearing tray is for the placement of battery. The present invention is characterized in that: the opening of the battery box is extended with waterproof baffle plates at both sides and the lower side. The back of the box body is arranged with a repair hole, and the repair hole communicates with the opening so that repair and replacement of the tail lamp and the rear direction lamp is convenient and simple. Moreover, the periphery of repair hole is convexly arranged with main water barrier and auxiliary water barrier. In addition to achieve waterproof, the present invention can prevent lamp from dropping outside the battery box upon repairing. The rigidity of the box body back face is enhanced by the reinforcing rib.
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises a stack (400) of electrodes, having a first electrode comprising a silicon substrate and an active material disposed on silicon substrate; and a second electrode disposed in the stack with first electrode, physically spaced apart from first electrode, and a housing (406), with the stack of electrodes disposed in the housing, and electrolyte disposed in the housing and in contact with first electrode and second electrode.    USE - As an apparatus, e.g. battery, for electric vehicles and renewable energy applications.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides low cost and market acceptance of lead-acid batteries while improving their performance such as to meet the needs of the electric vehicle and renewable energy markets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembling the stacked battery involving forming a battery electrode by disposing an active material coating onto a silicon substrate; assembling the battery electrode into a stack of battery electrodes, the battery electrode separated from other battery electrodes by a separator, with the interior spaces electrically isolated from one another; disposing the stack in a housing such that electrodes define an interior space between them; filling the interior space with electrolyte; and sealing the housing to resist a flow of electrolyte from the interior space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of stacked or bipolar battery configuration.    Stack (400)    Negative terminal (402)    Positive terminal (404)    Housing (406)    Separators/spacers (408)    Anodes (410)    Cathodes (412)    Protrusions (416)    Channels (418)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has annular shaped gasket portion (9b) that is positioned at outside of margin of polymer electrolyte membrane (1). The polymer electrolyte membrane is positioned between separators (7,8). Swelling resin portion (11) is located between catalyst layer (2) and gasket portion (9a) consist of swelling resin in which carcass product adds water swells, and exist in peripheral portion of the polymer electrolyte membrane viewed along vertical direction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte form fuel cell for supplying fuel gas such as hydrogen and oxidant gases such as air to gas diffusion electrode, used for fixed-type cogeneration system and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life period of the polymer electrolyte form fuel cell can be prolonged. The leakage of reactive gas from the gas diffusion layer to the exterior can be prevented by frame shaped gasket portion. The membrane electrode assembly can be easily handled by holding the frame-like gasket. The utilization efficiency fall of the reactive gas can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte form fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte form fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Separators (7,8)    Gasket portions (9a,9b)    Swelling resin portion (11)    Polymer electrolyte form fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of a collector (1), an active-material layer (5) containing a binder (3) formed on the surface of the collector, and a film (6) containing modified polydimethylsiloxane formed on the surface of at least one portion of the active-material layer. The film is chemically bonded together with the binder.    USE - Electrode is used in lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is suppressed in decomposition of the electrolyte solution by maintaining a coating film on the surface of an active-material layer for a long period of time, thus having improved cycle characteristics. Since the film is chemically bonded together with the binder, the film does not drop off from the active-material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Collector (1)    Active material (2)    Binder (3)    Active-material layer (5)    Film (6)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains titanium and fluorine. The content of fluorine is 1 mol or more with respect to 1 mol of titanium.    USE - Negative-electrode active material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the negative-electrode active material has high capacity and excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) manufacture of negative-electrode active material, which involves mixing and heating raw material containing mixture anatase-type titania and hydrofluoric acid at 70 degrees C ore more.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery which performs an electric power supply with respect to load (20). An opening-and-closing unit (41) supplies electric power to load at time of closing and interrupts electric power supply to load at time of opening. A failure recording unit (21) records the failure of the load, when load is not operated. An opening-and-closing judgment unit (42) judges whether opening-and-closing unit is opened. A recording prohibition unit (43) prohibits failure judgment and records prohibited result, while judging that opening-and-closing unit is opened.    USE - Dark current interrupting device for interrupting dark current of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the failure information can be eliminated, so that screening effect of the dark current can be improved effectively, as the recording prohibition unit is provided for prohibiting failure judgment and recording the prohibited result.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dark current interruption method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the dark current interrupting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Load (20)    Failure recording unit (21)    Opening-and-closing unit (41)    Opening-and-closing judgment unit (42)    Recording prohibition unit (43)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has a positive electrode containing sulfur (13), a negative electrode containing material capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium ion. The positive electrode has several carbon nanotubes (12) standingly arranged on electroconductive substrate (11), and sulfur is placed in at least one portion of space between carbon nanotubes.    USE - Secondary battery for electronic device, electric vehicle, electric power system and power supply for electric power storage (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics and efficiency. The elution of sulfur to electrolyte is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of secondary battery;    (2) positive electrode;    (3) manufacture of positive electrode;    (4) battery pack;    (5) electronic device;    (6) electric vehicle;    (7) electric power system; and    (8) power supply for electric power storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of positive electrode.    Electroconductive substrate (11)    Carbon nanotube (12)    Sulfur (13)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a case (4) housing an assembly (10) which comprises a coil (2) and a magnetic core (3). The case is provided with a bottom plate section and a side-wall section (41A) enclosing the periphery of the assembly. The side-wall section is configured from an insulating resin. A hooking section (43a) is provided to hook a wiring (71) which is connected to a sensor (7) that measures the physical volume of the reactor. The sensor is integrally molded in the side-wall section by the insulating resin.    USE - Reactor used in converter of power converter device (all claimed) such as vehicle-mounted DC-DC converter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, and converter of air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is integrally molded in the side-wall section by the resin, so that the arrangement position of the sensor can be maintained more reliably, thus the physical quantity of the reactor can be measured stably by the sensor.    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 (1)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4)    Sensor (7)    Assembly (10)    Side-wall section (41A)    Hooking section (43A)    Wiring (71)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has case (4) which accommodates assembly of coil. The coil is arranged on magnetic core (3). The case is equipped with base plate section in which assembly is mounted and side wall section (41) surrounding circumference of assembly. A portion of side wall section is provided with resin. A connector portion (72) is latched by connector latching unit (44). The connector portion is connected with sensor which measures physical quantity of reactor. The connector latching unit is integrally molded by side wall section with resin.    USE - Reactor for use in component of power converter devices (claimed) such as vehicle-mounted DC-DC converter mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle and converter of air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - A stable connection can be made with the external device which measures a physical quantity with the information from a sensor. The physical quantity can be measured appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a converter; and    (2) a power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4)    Side wall section (41)    Connector latching unit (44)    Connector portion (72)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has two sub-holders (12,13) integrated into one input/output terminal (23). The secondary battery cells accommodated in the sub-holders are connected in series or parallel connection. The sub-holder (12) is provided with one surface comprising a joint surface for joining to the sub-holder (13). The sub-holder (13) is provided with a surface comprising a joint surface for joining to sub-holder (12). The sub-holders are connected with joint surfaces of the two sub-holders with the attitude in which the directions intersect.    USE - Battery pack mounted on power supply device of assist bicycle. Can also be used in electric wheelchair, electric motorcycle, electrically-driven three-wheeled vehicle, electrically-driven cart, and steering-wheel type electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumed by the battery pack can be reduced. The efficiency of the battery pack can be improved. The cost involved in the manufacture of the battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Sub-holders (12,13)    LED group (22)    Input/output terminal (23)    Exterior cases (30,31)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The can (1) has a safety valve (5) that is provided with score groove sections. The score groove sections are provided with score groove bottom sections, respectively having radius of curvature R more than 0.20 mm and less than 1.20 mm. The distance between bottom sections is 0.045 to 0.150 mm. The can bottom (3), can portion (2) or can lid (4) is formed of plated steel sheet having steel sheet section of C content less than 0.040 mass%, S content less than 0.020 mass%, and tensile strength TS restricted to less than 400 MPa and nickel plating layer of surface of steel sheet section.    USE - Battery can for secondary batteries for use in industrial and vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The injection-valve-opening-pressure fall of the score groove section resulting from the pitting corrosion etc. of the score groove section in a corrosion-resistant galvanized steel sheet can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery can.    Battery can (1)    Can portion (2)    Can bottom (3)    Can lid (4)    Safety valve (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1000) has a reformer (300) that is provided with a gas supply plate (360) having a gas supply channel. A reforming catalyst (330) of reforming catalyst plate (350) is laminated on upper side of gas supply plate. A gas delivery portion is provided for delivering the gas reformed with reforming catalyst. Specific pair of reforming tube through hole is connected in upper transfer gas fluid path of heating plate (310). Other pair of reforming tube through hole is respectively connected in lower reformate gas fluid path and bottom transfer gas fluid path.    USE - Apparatus for reforming hydrocarbon using micro channel heater.    ADVANTAGE - Since the micro channel of metal thin film is laminated in a multilayered structure, the small to medium compact hydrogen-producing apparatus can be manufactured easily. Since the multilayered structure of reforming portion is designed, the capacity of reformed can be improved up to a level desired by user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the hydrocarbon reforming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (300)    Heating plate (310)    Reforming catalyst (330)    Reforming catalyst plate (350)    Gas supply plate (360)    Apparatus for reforming hydrocarbon (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (190) has a battery unit (100) that includes a battery cell (110) and a lead tap (120). The lead tap is extended from the battery cell. The battery unit is supported by a frame case (150). The frame case is provided with a primary supporting portion (151) for supporting the battery cell, and a secondary supporting portion (152) for supporting the lead tap. A holder case (130) is provided on the secondary supporting portion of the frame case. The lead tap is interposed between the holder case and the secondary supporting portion of frame case.    USE - Battery pack used as energy source for mobile electric device such as digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame case can protect the battery unit from external impacts. The supporting portion can include a metallic material having mechanical strength and high thermal conductivity so as to protect the battery from impacts, and to prevent electrical shorting. An electrical insulation of the battery cell can be maintained so as to not interrupt charging and discharging operations of the battery cell. The coupling interruption portion is provided for preventing the coupling of the protrusion of the holder case. The lateral misalignment assembly of the battery pack is prevented so that positive terminals and negative terminals of battery packs are correctly aligned with respect to each other, so as to enhance the stable series connection and parallel connection. The assembling process of the battery pack is simplified. The misalignment prevention structure is provided for preventing incorrect assembling of the holder case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery unit (100)    Battery cell (110)    Lead tap (120)    Holder case (130)    Frame case (150)    Supporting portions (151,152)    Battery pack (190)
NOVELTY - An electric storage device comprises: positive electrode; negative electrode; separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; nonaqueous electrolyte solution in which an electrolyte is dissolved in nonaqueous solvent; and inorganic filler layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, where the nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium difluorobis(oxalato)phosphate. The content of lithium difluorobis(oxalato)phosphate in nonaqueous electrolyte solution is 0.2-1 mass.%.    USE - As an electric storage device (claimed), such as a nonaqueous electrolyte cell. Also used as lithium ion cell, and capacitor such as electric double layer capacitor, which is used as power sources for electronic equipment, power storage and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The use of lithium difluorobis(oxalato)phosphate in the device, inhibits swelling due to gas generation after initial charge and discharge.
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolytic solution, where the anode or the electrolytic solution or both contain a metal salt including an unsaturated carbon bond, and the electrolytic solution contains an unsaturated carbon bond cyclic ester carbonate (a) or a halogenated cyclic ester carbonate (b), and contains a cyclic ester (c).    USE - The secondary battery is useful in electronic device, electric power tool, electrical vehicle, and electric power storage system (all claimed), where the: electronic device includes mobile phone and a personal digital assistant; electric power tool includes electrical drill; an electrical vehicle includes electrical automobile; and an electric power storage system includes home electrical power server.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is capable of providing a high battery capacity, superior cycle characteristics, and swollenness characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Secondary battery comprises: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolytic solution, where the anode or the electrolytic solution or both contain a metal salt including an unsaturated carbon bond, and the electrolytic solution contains an unsaturated carbon bond cyclic ester carbonate of formula (a) or a halogenated cyclic ester carbonate of formula (b), and contains a cyclic ester of formula (c).    R1, R2 = H or alkyl;    R3-R6 = halo, halogenated alkyl, or halogenated vinyl (all preferred), H, alkyl or vinyl;    X = ether bond (-O-) or methylene group (-CH2-); and    R7, R10 = H, alkyl or cycloalkyl, where R7 to R10 is an alkyl or a cycloalkyl, when X is the ether bond.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (11)    Pairs of insulating plates (12)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Positive temperature coefficient device (16)    Gasket. (17)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises a composition containing mixed oxide of lithium, metal, phosphorus and silicon.    USE - As cathode active material in cathode electrode and non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic apparatus and as large capacity device that can be mounted on vehicle or for electric power storage. The non-aqueous secondary battery includes non-aqueous lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode electrode comprising the cathode active material provides non-aqueous secondary battery excellent in cycle characteristics and charge/discharge characteristics. The battery including the material exhibits increased safety, cost performance and lifetime. The battery has extension of lifetime and excellent charge/discharge characteristics by substituting an element in lithium iron phosphate as basic structure to restrain the expansion/contraction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises a composition of formula LiaM1xM2yM3zPmSinO4 (I).    M1=at least one kind of element selected from Mn, Fe, Co and Ni;    M2=any one kind of element selected from Ti, V and Nb;    M3=at least one kind of element selected from Zr, Sn, Y and Al;    a=0-1;    x=0-2;    y=0-1;    z=0-1;or    x+y+z= greater than or equal to 1;    m=0-1;    n=0-1;or    m+n=0-1.5;or    a+x+y+z+m+n=3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a cathode electrode comprising the cathode active material, electroconductive material, and a binder; and    (2) a non-aqueous secondary battery comprising the cathode electrode, a anode electrode, an electrolyte and a separator.
NOVELTY - A negative active material comprises a carbonaceous material having peak with respect to a surface (002) at a Bragg angle (2( theta )) of 26.4 degrees C plus minus 0.1 degrees C measured by X-ray diffraction spectrum, and has full width at half maximum of peak with respect to the surface (002) of 0.2-0.6 degrees C, an interlayer spacing (d002) of surface (002) of 3.36-3.37 Angstrom measured by X-ray diffraction, and crystallite size measured from the full width at half maximum of peak with respect to the surface (002) of 10-45 nm.    USE - Negative active material is used for lithium battery (claimed) used in potable electronic devices for personal digital assistances, mobile phone, notebook computer, electric bicycles and electronic vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery formed using the negative active material has improved input and output characteristics, and high rate characteristics and high crystallinity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of negative active material; and    (2) lithium battery (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium battery.    Lithium battery (100)    Negative electrode (112)    Positive electrode (114)    Battery case (120)    Sealing component (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling electric power supplied from fuel cell and energy storage device (20) to load (30). A reactant gas supply apparatus is provided for supplying reactant gas to fuel cell. The voltage of fuel cell is set to a preset voltage value outside a voltage range using control device (24), when a condition of an idling power generation suppression mode of fuel cell is satisfied. The gas supply apparatus is controlled to change a supply amount of air, such that fuel cell provides an output in accordance with electric power required by load.    USE - Method for controlling fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output efficiency in the fuel cell system can be improved. The charging/discharging loss in the energy storage device can be reduced. The unnecessary power generation can be suppressed. Since the rapid fluctuation of the output voltage can be suppressed, the degradation of the fuel cell can be suppressed. The durability and efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved. The operation of the fuel cell vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Energy storage device (20)    Control device (24)    Load (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has a porous positive electrode active material layer that is provided with positive electrode active material particles (610), conductive material and binder. A hollow portion (614) is formed in inner surface (612a) of shell (612) made of lithium transition metal oxide. The proportion occupied by hollow portion in apparent cross sectional area of positive electrode active material particles is set as 23% or more and thickness (T-k) of shell is set as 2.2 mu or less based on average of positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of the positive electrode active material particle can be improved. Performance of the lithium ion secondary battery can be stabilized. The battery can exhibit high output stably. Fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced. Weight energy efficiency can be improved. The battery can extend the distance of the vehicle in one time charge. The component usage can be reduced so that the cost reduction can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) granular material of positive electrode active material particles; and    (2) manufacture of active material particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the positive electrode active material particle.    Positive electrode active material particle (610)    Shell (612)    Inner surface of shell (612a)    Hollow portion (614)    Thickness (T-k)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle includes a two, three, or four bladed small turbine device connected to an electricity generating shaft to produce power to a battery used to power electric hybrid engines. The small turbine device uses wind power to power electric engines.    USE - Hybrid vehicle using any form of wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a device to electrically power a motor vehicle using wind turbine technology, and to power an electric vehicle engine. Provides a simple way to power an electric vehicle using the same turbine technology as windmills charge and power generators. Provides a small and simple wind powered electric generator that can be placed in the engine compartment right behind the grill of the vehicle to capture the wind that has been brought through the grill. Ensures that the battery can power the electric engine, thus eliminating the need for the vehicle to be constantly plugged in charging. Provides a clean, environmentally friendly machine or turbine device that generates power using wind power, and that includes a button or switch on the dashboard of the vehicle to turn off the blade and lock it in place if inclement weather may damage the turbine device and an indicator on the dashboard to show actually how much power the turbine is generating. Ensures simple structure and charging operation, thus reducing the cost of operation of the wind powered electric power generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind turbine device;    (2) the indirect powering of an electric engine using the wind turbine device; and    (3) the powering and charging of a battery using wind turbine technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of an Aston Martin DBS using the simple wind power electric generator, in which the wind blowing through the grill of the car turns the blade, transferring the power produced to the battery via cables.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (11) has rankine cycle circuit (20) that is provided with rankine cycle condenser (22) that cools rankine cycle working fluid. The rankine cycle receiver (23) is connected to rankine cycle condenser. The refrigeration cycle receiver (33) is connected to refrigeration cycle condenser (32). The condensers are arranged side by side in an upward-downward direction. The rankine cycle receiver is arranged outward of first end in vehicle width direction and the refrigeration cycle receiver is located outward of second end in vehicle width direction.    USE - Rankine cycle apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rankine cycle apparatus maintains sufficient performance for a receiver. The rankine cycle apparatus is easily mountable in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of rankine cycle apparatus.    Rankine cycle apparatus (11)    Rankine cycle circuit (20)    Rankine cycle condenser (22)    Rankine cycle receiver (23)    Refrigeration cycle condenser (32)    Refrigeration cycle receiver (33)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a gear selection lever (6) allowing a driver to select the following positions that include a neutral position (N), a reverse position (R) for moving the vehicle along reverse direction, and a forward position (D) for moving the vehicle along forward direction. The lever is moved by the driver continuously between a position in which torque applied to aft wheels of the vehicle is equal to 100 percent of maximum value, and another position in which the torque applied to the wheels is equal to zero percent, in the forward position.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric car or thermal car.    ADVANTAGE - The lever is moved by the driver continuously between the position in which torque applied to the aft wheels is equal to 100 percent, and another position in which the torque applied to the wheels is equal to zero percent in the forward position so as to allow the driver of the vehicle to be driven with an electrical engine or a thermal engine coupled with a robotized gear box to reduce the torque applied to the wheels, thus preventing skidding of the wheels on snow or glaze during starting of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top schematic view of a gear selection lever of a vehicle in an intermediate position with a torque between zero and 100 percent.    Forward position (D)    Neutral position (N)    Reverse position (R)    Gear selection lever (6)    Selection grid (11)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses an automotive vehicle with transparent thin-film solar panel, which uses gasoline and solar-converted electric energy as composite energy. The automotive vehicle includes a body, a plurality of wheels, and a driving device. The driving device is provided with an electric power storage unit, a controller, and an electric motor. The electric power storage unit stores electric energy. The controller controls the operation of the electric motor for driving the automotive vehicle. A transparent thin-film solar panel is electrically connected with the electric power storage unit and converts the received light into electrical energy for storage in the electric power storage unit. The controller distributes the electric energy of the electric power storage unit for supply to the automotive vehicle.
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a tray (11) and a cover (12) that comprise inside conductive resin layers (11A,12A) and outside insulating resin layers (11B,12B). A flange (12-3) of the cover is connected with a flange (11-3) of the tray, when the cover is mounted in a vehicle. The end surface (11A-1) of conductive resin layer of the tray, is covered with a protection portion (12-4) of the cover, and the end surface (12A-1) of conductive resin layer in protection portion, is covered by a vehicle chassis side frame.    USE - Electric equipment case e.g. battery case mounted in under-floor of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric shock prevention is reliably provided. The person is unable to touch the end surface of the conductive resin layers, since the end surface of the conductive resin layer in the protection portion is covered by the vehicle chassis side frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery case.    Battery case (1)    Tray (11)    Flanges (11-3,12-3)    Inside conductive resin layers (11A,12A)    End surfaces (11A-1,12A-1)    Outside conductive resin layers (11B,12B)    Cover (12)    Protection portion (12-4)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a resin frame element (28b) whose long side is provided with a recessed portion (29b). A reactive-gas communicating hole and a cooling-medium communicating hole are provided to circulate a reactive gas and a cooling medium in lamination direction of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (18). The recessed portion is provided with a cell voltage monitoring terminal (120), while adjoining the cooling-medium communicating hole at frame element. The cell voltage monitoring terminal is arranged inside an outer periphery line of frame element.    USE - Fuel battery mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell voltage monitoring terminal is arranged inside an outer periphery line of frame element, the cell voltage monitoring terminal can be protected reliably even when the load is provided to fuel battery from the exterior. The cell voltage of fuel battery can be measured correctly by simple structure. The size reduction of fuel battery can be attained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel battery (10)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (18)    Resin frame element (28b)    Recessed portion (29b)    Cell voltage monitoring terminal (120)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a hydrogen tank (4) which stores the fuel gas and the fuel gas supply path (6) supplies fuel gas to the anode from the fuel gas holder. The cathode solution circuit (11) circulates the cathode solution between the regenerating tower (12) and the cathode. The drive motor (15) is driven by the electric power generated by the redox fuel cell (2) and the generated electric power of motor is supplied to the redox fuel cell.    USE - Redox fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric power generating apparatus, boats and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of a redox fuel cell system can be improved regenerated since the regenerated power is stored as regenerated cathode solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of redox fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Redox fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen tank (4)    Fuel gas supply path (6)    Cathode solution circuit (11)    Regenerating tower (12)    Drive motor (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a reset type safety valve (300) that is comprised by the valve main portion (320) that seals the valve opening (210) connected to the battery case in which the electrode group that has a positive electrode and a negative electrode are accommodated. The safety valve has an operculum that has hollow portion (311) that performs position regulation of valve main portion from the side of valve main portion, and a discharge port (312) that discharges the fluid discharged from the valve opening at the time of valve opening of valve main portion.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, and lithium ion battery for use as power supply of portable electronic device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the safety valve has an operculum that has hollow portion that performs position regulation of valve main portion from the side of valve main portion, the stable operational characteristic of closed type battery is obtained with respect to raise of internal pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views, and a sectional view of the safety valve.    Valve opening (210)    Safety valve (300)    Hollow portion (311)    Discharge port (312)    Valve main portion (320)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a metal plate (20) that provides protruding line (23) in the surface, and an insulating resin film (30) that covers the surface of metal plate, and is penetrated to each of the protruding lines. An electrical connection unit (13) contacts the electrode (42) for fuel cells.    USE - Separator for fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of the metal plate is covered with the insulating resin film, corrosion resistance can be maintained easily. Since the electrical connection unit contacts the electrode for fuel cells, electroconductivity is easily secured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Electrical connection unit (13)    Metal plate (20)    Protruding line (23)    Resin film (30)    Electrode (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an electrolyte and electrode structure, where a pair of electrodes is arranged. A fuel cell stack (12) is formed, where an electric power generation cell (16) with the electrolyte and electrode structure, and a separator is stacked. A capacitance-type contact pressure measuring apparatus (14) is provided for measuring contact-pressure of the electric power generation cell. The capacitance-type contact pressure measuring apparatus is provided as multiple dielectric materials located in electric power generation surface inside of the electric power generation cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for mounting in fuel battery vehicles, such as a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance-type contact pressure measuring apparatus is provided for measuring contact-pressure of the electric power generation cell, and hence ensures effective measurement sensitivity for improved capacitance-type contact pressure measuring apparatus, and favorable adhesiveness and highly precise and reliable measuring of the bearing distribution in a fuel cell stack by compact and economical structure of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Capacitance-type contact pressure measuring apparatus (14)    Electric power generation cell (16)    Control apparatus (76)
NOVELTY - The coated board (30) which covers the opening of the electronic device has a soft elastic sealing material (33) covered closed-loop-form protrusion piece (32) that protrudes toward the opening side from the inner surface of the coated board and fits into a closed-loop-form groove provided in the circumference of the opening. The protrusion piece has a small closed-loop-form rib (37,38) formed on its inner side and outer side at lower end.    USE - Waterproof cover for waterproof electronic device such as mobile telephone, remote controller of mobile unit, home audio instrument, battery mounted electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The small closed-loop-form rib formed on the inner side and outer side at lower end of the protrusion piece provides an excellent external appearance to the waterproof cover, while the elastic sealing material covered protrusion piece improves the waterproof characteristics of the cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cover housing; and    (2) waterproof cover manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery cover, and an enlarged sectional view of the sealing portion.    Waterproof cover (3)    Coated board (30)    Protrusion piece (32)    Elastic sealing material (33)    Ribs (37,38)
NOVELTY - The method involves embedding an electrically conductive agent at a cavity (A) in a coating electrode. A rolling process of the coating electrode is carried out in a state that makes the coating electrode to coat and moisten electrically conductive agent slurry (3). The electrically conductive agent slurry is coated to the coating electrode, and the rolling process of the coating electrode is carried out in a dried state.    USE - Method for producing a coating electrode utilized in a secondary battery and an electrical double layer capacitor of an electric appliance i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the cavity in the electrode to be crushed by rolling, so that the coated electrically conductive agent is moved easily inside the electrode and the electrically conductive agent contained in the electrically conductive agent slurry is embedded at the cavity, thus increasing an electrically conductive path and reducing a resistance value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an activated charcoal coating electrode coated with electroconductive slurry.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cavity (A)    Collector (1)    Activated charcoal (2)    Electrically conductive agent slurry (3)
NOVELTY - The generator has rotor (4) located in rotor chamber (3). An evaporator (1) is provided on steam pipe (2). An inner return tube (11) has two ends among which one end is provided with main return pipe (10), while other end is extended into evaporator inner space lower portion. A capacitor (7) is connected with cooling water pipe, such that connection point is above cooling water pump. The main return pipe is connected to cooling water pipe, such that connection point is below cooling water pump. A temperature-controlled throttle is provided between cooling water pump and return pipe.    USE - Rankine electric generator for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - As the electric generator absorbs much engine heat at high temperature, the discharge of exhaust gases containing nitrous oxides can be reduced significantly, so that life of an exhaust catalyst is increased. The temperature of automobile is reduced, so that greenhouse effect is reduced, and the environment is protected. The structure of electric generator is simplified, while easily using the electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement of the components of electric generator.    Evaporator (1)    Steam pipe (2)    Rotor chamber (3)    Rotor (4)    Capacitor (7)    Main return pipe (10)    Inner return tube (11)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a carbon nanomaterial, comprises providing a precursor mixture including a carbon precursor and a catalytic metal and polymerizing the precursor mixture to form a polymerized carbon material, applying a long chain hydrocarbon surfactant to the polymerized carbon material to form a surface-treated polymerized carbon material, carbonizing the surface-treated polymerized carbon material to form an intermediate carbon material, and purifying the intermediate carbon material by removing at least a portion of the amorphous carbon and a portion of the catalytic metal.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a carbon nanomaterial (claimed), which is useful as a catalyst support for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanomaterial exhibits high dispersibility, high surface area, a high degree of graphitization, high purity, high porosity, unique shape, size and/or electrical properties and reduced agglomeration of particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing a carbon nanomaterial comprises (a) providing a precursor mixture including a carbon precursor and a catalytic metal and polymerizing the precursor mixture to form a polymerized carbon material, (b) applying a long chain hydrocarbon surfactant to the polymerized carbon material to form a surface-treated polymerized carbon material, (c) carbonizing the surface-treated polymerized carbon material to form an intermediate carbon material comprising a carbon nanostructures, amorphous carbon, and catalytic metal, and (d) purifying the intermediate carbon material by removing at least a portion of the amorphous carbon and at least a portion of the catalytic metal. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the carbon nanomaterial manufactured by the method; and    (2) a composite material comprising the carbon nanomaterial and a polymeric material.
NOVELTY - The battery module has two rechargeable batteries (110) each having a first terminal (130) and a second terminal (140). A connecting member (150) electrically connects the rechargeable batteries via the first or second terminals of each rechargeable batteries. The connecting member has an access protrusion (151a) projecting toward the first terminal. The first terminal has a pressurizer formation that presses the access protrusion toward a part of the first terminal.    USE - Battery module for use as motor-driving power source for propelling hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increase of contact resistance between the terminal and the connecting member caused by vibration or external impact or substantially prevents via insertion of the connecting member into the terminal. Prevents connecting member from moving due to vibration or impact which causes deterioration of contact between the second terminal and the connecting member since the side surface and the top surface of the hook are attached to the second terminal by the supporter and the pressurizer. Prevents incorrect combination of first extension with the connecting member and prevents separation of first extension to connecting groove since the supporter and the hook are deformed or bent inward and then restored from the deformed state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of the battery module.    Rechargeable batteries (110)    First terminal (130)    Second terminal (140)    Connecting member (150)    Access protrusion (151a)
NOVELTY - The modular battery (1) has battery modules (2), and a battery electrical connector (3) which is electrically connected in parallel to battery modules. The battery module has battery stacks or cells connected in series, and comprised of module electronic unit configured to control and manage the respective battery module independently from the other battery modules. The casings (6) are cylindrical tubes arranged parallel to each other, and the retaining components are defined by two caps (7a,7b) arranged to close open axial ends of the casings.    USE - Modular battery for electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the compactness and simplicity and operational safety and efficiency. Increases the efficiency since the arrangement of the casings in the respective battery modules allows effective dissipation of heat produced by the cells. Achieves control of modular battery at the module level while simplifying the wiring and control unit of the modular battery, provides better accuracy in determining the change state and functioning of the battery modules, and greater system reliability without affecting the operation of the remaining battery modules by comprising the module electronic unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the modular battery.    Modular battery (1)    Battery modules (2)    Battery electrical connector (3)    Casings (6)    Caps (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - The method involves splitting water in an electrolyzer (22) into hydrogen and oxygen and is stored in separate storage containers (25,26). The hydrogen and oxygen in a fuel cell (27) is converted into electrical energy (28), such that hydrogen is stored in a metal hydride storage container (26).    USE - Method of operating reversible fuel cell system for use in thermally sensitive applications such as satellite or spacecraft (all claimed). Can also be used in cars, trucks, planes or ships.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be saved. The efficiency of fuel cell system is improved, while ensuring self-sufficient operation of system. The fuel cell system can be accommodated in less space. The heat loss of system can be reduced. Simple and reliable coupling of components of the fuel cell system can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reversible fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reversible fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (21)    Electrolyzer (22)    Storage containers (25,26)    Fuel cell (27)    Electrical energy (28)
NOVELTY - The FCTD has an electrically conductive sealed container housing, principal detector elements and electrically conductive hollow tubes. A cover plate is attached to an outer surface of a sealed chamber of the housing and forms an external cover to the chamber. An O ring hermetically seals the FCTD. The FCTD is connected to a RF circuit that includes an NMR spectrometer. A conductive coil modulates an external magnetic field. The O-ring is seated between the container housing and a cap.    USE - Fuel cell toroid cavity detector for in situ analysis of an operational fuel cell using NMR/MRI. Can also be used for NMR spectroscopy and imaging.    ADVANTAGE - The FCTCD is simple and advantageous in speed since it requires a single short pulse to interrogate a component of the fuel cell, e.g., the anode, whereas competitive devices require a lot of pulses and are therefore limited to less frequent and slow interrogations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of operation of a fuel cell under load and principal detector elements simultaneously connected to NMR Spectrometer and Load.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a sheet stop portion (11) that is provided at a transfer position of a conveying section (7) on air desk. A suction portion (10) is provided at a bottom side of the electrode sheet or fuel cell component. The gas is passed into the suction portion at the bottom side of the electrode sheet or fuel cell component so as to align the electrode sheet or fuel cell component. A gas outlet portion (13) is arranged at the transfer position of the conveying section. A damping portion is made of rubber or plastic material.    USE - Conveying device for conveying anode and cathode sheets of accumulator, fuel cell component, paper sheet, cut plastic film and carton blank using air desk (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conveying process of the anode and cathode sheets of accumulator and the fuel cell components can be performed effectively. The accumulator can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for positioning fuel cell component and/or anode and cathode sheets of accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the conveying device.    Conveying device (1)    Conveying section (7)    Suction portion (10)    Sheet stop portion (11)    Gas outlet portion (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electrical current between a first end of a first element e.g. bus element (12) such as common bus or U-channel, of a connection and a first end of a second element i.e. battery cells (14-17), of the connection. Electrical voltage is measured between a second end of the first element and a second end of the second element, where the ends of the first- and second elements are located on opposing sides of the connection. Resistance of the connection is calculated from the supplied electrical current and the measured electrical voltage.    USE - Method for measuring electrical resistance and checking quality of a connection e.g. mechanical connection such as screw and rivet, utilized for connecting components in a battery (all claimed) e.g. multi-cell battery such as rechargeable battery, which provides power for operating accessories and for starting, lighting and ignition functions of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables calculating the resistance of the connection from the supplied electrical current and the measured electrical voltage, thus allowing checking of better quality of the connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, isometric view of a portion of a multi-cell battery with multiple connections that are formed from weld points.    Multi-cell battery (10)    Bus element (12)    Battery cells (14-17)    Tabs (20-23)    Weld joints (24)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has a voltage controller (22) for controlling power generation voltage of a fuel cell. A gas supply controller (24) controls a gas supply unit i.e. hydrogen tank, such that concentration of one of oxygen and hydrogen is adjusted in accordance with electric power required by a load (30). The gas supply controller fixes voltage of the fuel cell to a voltage value within a voltage region if temperature of the fuel cell is equal to or less than predetermined temperature. Amount of gas supplied to the fuel cell is changed in accordance with electric power required by the load.    USE - Fuel cell system for use with a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses degradation of the fuel cell and facilitates effective warm-up of the fuel cell, and suppresses excessive generation of electric power and shortage of generated electric power in the fuel cell. The system changes the amount of gas to the fuel cell in accordance with electric power required by the load, thus achieving high durability and high start-up performance of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle equipped with a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Voltage controller (22)    Gas supply controller (24)    Load (30)
NOVELTY - Spherical carbon nanotube is manufactured by performing pulverization treatment process of carbon nanotube using impact-in high-speed airflow method, and reaggregating carbon nanotube, where both processes are done in gas which contains mixed inert gas and air.    USE - Manufacturing method of spherical carbon nanotube for fuel cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube is dispersible in water and hydrophilic solvent, and raise of electrical resistance value is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the impact-in high-speed airflow apparatus.    Impact-in high-speed airflow apparatus (1)    Impact-in high-speed airflow part (1a)    Gas replacement part (1c)    Gas supply source (23)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (B) auto-rotates each work-piece (P) along fixed revolution path top including vapor deposition position by target (20). The revolution path top is moved mutually reversely rotating the adjacent work-piece while maintaining the adjacent work-pieces into the position in which the autorotation regions are superimposed and not mutually interfered.    USE - Work-piece moving mechanism for vapor deposition apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The number of work-pieces which carry out the vapor deposition process at once can be increased, without causing the enlargement of vapor deposition apparatus. Since work-piece holding portion can hold the work-piece to erect posture, the target can be made to correctly align, and the occupied area can be made small. Since the work-piece is made to auto-rotate, the film of uniform thickness can be coated to work-piece. Since the turntable and work-piece are self-revolved, the moving mechanism structure can be simplified and manufacturing cost can be reduced by the single drive source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vapor deposition apparatus using the work-piece moving mechanism.    Target (20)    Work-piece holding portion (50)    Vapor deposition apparatus (A1)    Work-piece moving mechanism (B)    Work-piece (P)
NOVELTY - The valve has a column-shaped shaft portion that is suspended by valve main portion with respect to valve seat. The valve portion is connected with the shaft portion with respect to valve seat. The valve portion is moved between the blocking positions contacted with the valve seat. The shaft portion is inclined with respect to the direction of the valve seat. A tilting acceptance portion is provided to accept the valve portion according to the inclination. A regulating valve is provided with the vibration regulation portion.    USE - Regulating valve of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost can be achieved by the simple structured device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the regulating valve.    Pressure control valve (16)    Channel (17)    Stepper motor (38)    Compressed spring (46)    Fitting axial portion (52)
NOVELTY - The traction battery (1) comprises a fluid temperature control device (30) that is converted from an operating position to an assembly position. The control device is provided in partial heat-conducting contact with array of electrochemical cells (20) in operating position and is not in heat conductive contact with the array of electrochemical cells in the assembly position. An opening portion (11) is formed in the housing (10) and is designed such that the arrangement of electrochemical cells is not accessible outside of the housing in the assembled position.    USE - Traction battery for hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance and assembly of the traction battery can be enabled easily. The thermal conductivity, compressibility and flexibility of the traction battery can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the traction battery.    Traction battery (1)    Housing (10)    Opening portion (11)    Electrochemical cell (20)    Fluid temperature control device (30)
NOVELTY - The cell connector interconnects two contact regions (116,118) for connecting with two cell terminals (108a,108b) to a resilient and/or plastic deformable compensation region (124). The compensation region comprises a compensation portion (136) that is partially twisted over the contact region (116) relative to the contact region (118) such that a local normal surface of the compensation portion is rotated inversely in relation to local normal surfaces (138,140) and center portions of the contact regions.    USE - Cell connector for electrically connecting cell terminals of electrochemical cells of electrochemical device such as lithium ion accumulator used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the compensation portion is partially twisted over the contact region, the cell terminals can be connected favorably and stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cell connector.    Cell terminals (108a,108b)    Contact regions (116,118)    Compensation region (124)    Compensation portion (136)    Local normal surfaces (138,140)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a double-layer hollow carbon ball with solvent to obtain uniform dispersion liquid drop coated on a glassy carbon electrode surface, and performing drying process to obtain a composite electrode.    USE - Method for preparing a composite electrode in a sensor, a biosensor and a biological fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures that a biosensor without medium catalytic can be arranged corresponding to a dehydrogenation substrate with quick response, better selectivity, high sensitivity and high accuracy. The method ensures that a bio fuel cell can operate in physiological environment without using an electric medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sensor for detecting NADH    (2) a biosensor    (3) a biological fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a method for preparing a composite electrode.