02nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120009399 | Double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for fixing flexible printed circuit board and method for manufacturing the same - Disclosed is a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for fixing a flexible printed circuit board, which has silicone release liners, but is less polluting and excels in workability. The double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for fixing a flexible printed circuit board includes at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive unit including a substrate and pressure-sensitive adhesive layers present on or above both sides of the substrate; and silicone release liners present on or above both surfaces of the pressure-sensitive adhesive unit, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers each include an acrylic polymer based on, as an essential monomer component, an alkyl (meth)acrylate whose alkyl moiety being a linear or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms, the pressure-sensitive adhesive unit has a thickness of 60 μm or less, and the adhesive sheet evolves siloxane gas, if any, in an amount of 1 ng/cm | 2012-01-12 |
20120009400 | WINDABLE TILE DESIGN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND USE - The invention relates to a rollable tile structure, to a process for the production of the tile structure, and to the use of the tile structure in the production of a tiled covering. The invention relates further to the use of organic polysilazanes in the production of a rollable tile structure. The tile structure has a first carrier layer ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009401 | FOAM SEALING GASKET - A sealing gasket includes a liner and a polyurethane foam layer disposed on the liner. The polyurethane foam layer can have a density of 50 kg/m | 2012-01-12 |
20120009402 | COATED CUTTING TOOL FOR METAL CUTTING APPLICATIONS GENERATING HIGH TEMPERATURES - A cutting tool insert includes a body of cemented carbide, cermet, ceramics, high speed steel (HSS), polycrystalline diamond (PCD) or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN), a hard and wear resistant coating is applied, grown by physical vapour deposition (PVD) such as cathodic are evaporation or magnetron sputtering. The coating includes at least one layer of (Zr | 2012-01-12 |
20120009403 | SURFACE-COATED CUTTING TOOL - Provided is a surface-coated cutting tool combining superior heat resistance, superior wear resistance, and superior lubricity with high adhesion between a substrate and a coating. A surface-coated cutting tool of the present invention includes a substrate and a coating formed on the substrate, and the coating is characterized in that the coating is formed by physical vapor deposition and includes one or more layers, that at least one of the one or more layers is a first coating layer, that the first coating layer contains aluminum and nitrogen, has a thermal effusivity of 2,000 to 5,000 J·sec | 2012-01-12 |
20120009404 | MODULE FOR ABSORBING ENERGY - The invention relates to a module for absorbing energy from an impact to which the module ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009405 | Woven fabric having cotton warp and polyester weft yarns - A woven textile fabric for use as a bed sheet is provided having spun cotton warp yarns and continuous multi-filament weft yarns, to provide a total yarn count of from 170 to 215, and wherein the construction of the fabric balances the tensile strength of the fabric in the warp and weft direction, to provide a tensile strength in one direction of the fabric that is at least 80% of the tensile strength in the cross direction. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009406 | THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The films of the present disclosure have a thickness from about 8 to about 150 microns and contain from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from: i. at least one aromatic dianhydride, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic dianhydride being a rigid rod type monomer, and ii. at least one aromatic diamine, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic diamine being a rigid rod type monomer. The films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that: i. is less than about 800 nanometers in at least one dimension; ii. has an aspect ratio greater than about 3:1; iii. is less than the thickness of the film in all dimensions; and iv. is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the film. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009407 | RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAM - A rigid polyurethane foam includes the reaction product of a resin composition and an isocyanate composition. The resin composition includes a novolac polyol that has a general chemical structure: | 2012-01-12 |
20120009408 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MICA PAPER TAPE - The impregnation of a composite tape ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009409 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A LAYER OF MATERIAL TO THE SURFACE OF A NON-METALLIC SUBSTRATE - A method is provided for applying a layer ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009410 | INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS FOR MOLDING MECHANICAL INTERLOCKS BETWEEN MOLDED COMPONENTS - A two-shot or multi-shot multi-material injection molding process is provided. The process allows dissimilar materials to be injection molded to form a single, injection molded part by creating a structural interlock between the materials to prevent the materials from separating. The structural interlock is formed by forming at least one interlock cavity adjacent to a interfacial surface of a first portion of a molded part molded from a first material, and injecting a second, different material into the mold so that the second material flows into the interlock cavity and fills it. Solidification of the second material in the interlock cavity formed by the first material creates the structural interlock between the two materials. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009411 | CERAMIC METALLIC INTERLOCKED COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A composite element is provided. The composite element includes a ceramic component defining a cavity having a first end and a second end, and a metallic component comprising a head and a body. At least a portion of the body of the metallic component is disposed in the cavity, and the head of the component is disposed on the first end of the cavity. A cross-sectional area of a portion of the body is greater than an area of the first end. In addition, the ceramic and metallic components are interlocked. Methods of making a composite element and of making a clearance sensor part are also provided. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009412 | Curable Organopolysiloxane Composition And Porous Cured Organopolysiloxane Material - A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane that contains at least two crosslinking reactive groups in each molecule, (B) a crosslinking agent, (C) a crosslinking catalyst, (D) a hollow filler having a true density of 0.001 to 3,000 g/cm | 2012-01-12 |
20120009413 | ENHANCED DENSIFICATION OF SILICON OXIDE LAYERS - Densifying a multi-layer substrate includes providing a substrate with a first dielectric layer on a surface of the substrate. The first dielectric layer includes a multiplicity of pores. Water is introduced into the pores of the first dielectric layer to form a water-containing dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is provided on the surface of the water-containing first dielectric layer. The first and second dielectric layers are annealed at temperature of 600° C. or less. In an example, the multi-layer substrate is a nanoimprint lithography template. The second dielectric layer may have a density and therefore an etch rate similar to that of thermal oxide, yet may still be porous enough to allow more rapid diffusion of helium than a thermal oxide layer. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009414 | POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE FOAMS HAVING IMPROVED CURING PERFORMANCE AND FIRE BEHAVIOR - A formulation to prepare a low- to medium-index (1 to 2.5) polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam includes from 20 to 60 percent by weight of a formulated polyol comprising an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality greater than or equal to 2 and a hydroxyl number greater than about 50 mg KOH/g; from 10 to 30 percent by weight of a Novolac-type polyol; and from 5 to 40 percent by weight of a sucrose- or sorbitol-initiated polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number greater than about 200 mg KOH/g and a functionality of at least about 4. The foams may exhibit improved processability, resulting in, for example, reduced shrinkage and deformation in sandwich panels, and improved fire behavior as tested according to German Standard DIN 4102. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009415 | Carbon Foam Tooling With Durable Skin - An article for tooling composite materials, including a carbon foam, a sealant attached to the carbon foam so as to form a monolithic fine-grain graphite-like surface; and a skin of facesheet materials. The facesheet materials include: a spray-deposited coating of metal; more preferably, a thermal or plasma spray-deposited metal; and most preferably, a plasma sprayed Invar metal. The facesheet materials may optionally include a flash coating. The facesheet materials alternately include plastics, resinous materials and carbon-carbon composite materials. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009416 | INFRARED REFLECTION METHOD - An infrared reflection method includes the steps of: preparing an object to be coated; and applying a coloring composition containing an infrared reflective pigment to the object to obtain a black coated object, the infrared reflective pigment having a structure including a metallic substrate, a metal oxide interference layer covering a surface of the metallic substrate, and metallic particles partially covering a surface of the metal oxide interference layer. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009417 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION, ITS PRODUCTION METHOD, AND ITS USE - Aqueous dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12 are disclosed along with dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water wherein the dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 μm. Some dispersions include less than about 4 percent by weight of the dispersing agent based on the weight of the thermoplastic resin. Other dispersions include at least one propylene-rich alpha-olefin interpolymer; at least one dispersing agent; and water. Methods of making such dispersions are also described. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009418 | POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ARYLATE) FIBERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING, AND FABRIC PREPARED THEREFROM - A fine denier poly(trimethylene arylate) spun drawn fiber is characterized by high denier uniformity. A process for preparing uniform fine denier yarns at spinning speeds of 4000 to 6000 m/min is further disclosed. The poly(trimethylene arylate) fiber hereof comprises 0.1 to 3% by weight of polystyrene dispersed therewithin. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009419 | NANOFIBERS FROM POLYANILINE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING AND USING THE SAME - Embodiments of this invention are directed to substituted polyaniline nanofibers and methods of synthesizing and using the same. The invention is also directed to polyaniline derivatives that can be synthesized without the need for templates or functional dopants by using an initiator as part of a reaction mixture. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009420 | Compostable or Biobased Foams - The present invention describes compostable or biobased foams that are useful for fabricating foamed articles. The foams are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a blowing agent. Additives including plasticizers and chain extenders are optionally included in the compostable or biobased composition. These foams can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. In one embodiment, foamed strand profiles are cooled and cut using conventional strand pelletizing equipment. In another embodiment, foamed beads are produced by cutting the foamed strand at the face of the extrusion die and the foamed bead or strand is subsequently cooled. The resulting compostable or biobased foamed bead has a specific gravity less than 0.15 g/cm | 2012-01-12 |
20120009421 | CONTROLLED GEOMETRY COMPOSITE MICRO PELLETS FOR USE IN COMPRESSION MOLDING - Controlled geometry pellets, which have at least one generally flat face having a cross-sectional shape with a rectangular envelope having an aspect ratio of at least 1.5, are provided. The controlled geometry pellets may include a plurality of reinforcing particulates dispersed throughout the thermoplastic resin. The reinforcing particulates typically have a largest dimension which is no more than about 90% of the largest pellet dimension. Compression molding methods of manufacturing a shaped article using the pellets are also provided. The methods include compression molding thermoplastic resin-based material to provide a molded article, where thermoplastic resin-based material comprises a plurality of the controlled geometry pellets. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009422 | ENGINEERED PLANT BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK PARTICLES - A new class of plant biomass feedstock particles characterized by consistent piece size and shape uniformity, high skeletal surface area, and good flow properties. The particles of plant biomass material having fibers aligned in a grain are characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to the grain and defining a substantially uniform distance along the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L. In particular, the L×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers, the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers, and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. The L×W surfaces of particles with L/H dimension ratios of 4:1 or less are further elaborated by surface checking between longitudinally arrayed fibers. The length dimension L is preferably aligned within 30° parallel to the grain, and more preferably within 10° parallel to the grain. The plant biomass material is preferably selected from among wood, agricultural crop residues, plantation grasses, hemp, bagasse, and bamboo. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009423 | Usage Of Copolymerisates As Additives For Lacquers - Finely distributed copolymer waxes, which are in particular suitable as additives for lacquers, produced by a) reacting long-chained olefin hydrocarbons chain lengths being greater than or equal to 28 C-atoms with unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or the anhydrides thereof in the presence of at least one radical initiator and b) subsequent micronization by milling or spraying, characterized in that the particles of the milled or sprayed copolymer waxes are less than 50 μm, preferably less than 40 μm, particularly preferably less than 30 μm 98 to 99 are preferred, 5% of the particles, in particular 99.5 to 100% of the particles less than 50 μm, preferably less than 40 μm, particularly preferably less than 30 μm. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009424 | PASSIVATED METAL NANOPARTICLES HAVING AN EPOXIDE-BASED OLIGOMER COATING - This invention provides metal nanoparticles (e.g., aluminum, chromium, iron and magnesium) having an epoxide-based oligomer coating, compositions thereof, method of making the same, and methods of use thereof, including for energy related applications. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009425 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING SILVER-SILICA PARTICLES AND APPLICATIONS - Size-controlled immobilization of metal nano-clusters onto particles or nanoparticles is achieved using a polyol process. Polyol processing makes it possible to use thiol groups as a chemical protocol to functionalize the surface of particles, such as silica and polystyrene nanoparticles. Metal nano-clusters, such as silver, gold, platinum and palladium, nucleate and grow on the surface of the particles. The metal nano-clusters may be synthesized in a one-pot process from metal salts, nitrates, nitrites, sulfates, sulfites and the like. Any source of metal ions compatible with the polyol suspension and selected particles may be used. The size of immobilized metal nano-clusters may be controlled by additions of a poly(vinylpyrrolidone) or other polymer capable of regulating the metal ion reduction and nucleation process and by controlling concentration of metal ions, the nucleation and/or growth temperatures, and processing time. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009426 | Loaded Polymer - A polymer composition that is loaded with clay is made by a process comprising the steps of: providing a mixture of a liquid, such as water, and clay, in which the clay is dispersed in the liquid, and treating the mixture to ensure that the clay is exfoliated; contacting particles of polymer with the mixture of liquid and exfoliated clay, at an elevated temperature at which the surface of the polymer particles is modified to enhance adhesion of the clay to the polymer particles; then separating the resulting polymer particles from the liquid; and then subjecting the separated polymer particles to a processing step to form a polymer/clay composition. The exfoliation of the clay may be ensured by ultrasonic treatment of the liquid and clay mixture, and by having a low concentration of clay in the liquid. The final composition, which may be formed by extrusion, has clay platelets distributed throughout the polymer. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009427 | SOLVENT CAST FLAME RETARDANT POLYCARBONATE COATINGS, FILMS AND LAMINATES - Solvent cast polycarbonate-based films for use in laminates with flame retardance, low heat release and low smoke production, and methods of manufacture. Polycarbonate resin or polymer blends of polycarbonate resin and one or more polymer resins are solvent cast and incorporated into decorative, fire retardant and protective laminates. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009428 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A wall panel for a bathing system includes a first layer, a second layer, and an adhesive. The first layer is thermo-formable and includes first and second sub-layers. The first sub-layer includes poly(methyl methacrylate), and the second sub-layer includes acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The first and second sub-layers are co-extruded together. The second layer is fastened to the first layer, and includes a poly-isocyanurate foam sheet, as well as first and second metal faces fastened to the sides of the poly-isocyanurate foam sheet. The adhesive binds the second sub-layer of the first layer to either the first or the second metal face of the second layer. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009429 | SUBSTRATE HAVING A SELF CLEANING ANTI-REFLECTING COATING AND METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION - Provided is a substrate having a surface that is at least partially laminated with a coating that provides the surface both anti-reflective and self-cleaning properties. The coating is characterized by low refraction, a contact angle of at least 150° and a sliding angle of at most 10°, and includes two components: (i) an anti-reflecting coating (ARC) component and (ii) a self-cleaning coating (SCC) component. Also provided is a method for providing a substrate having a surface that is at least partially laminated with an anti-reflecting (AR) self-cleaning (SC) coating, the method including providing a substrate with at least one surface and applying a coating onto at least a part of the at least one surface, the coating including an ARC component and a SCC component. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009430 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM AND SPUTTERING TARGET FOR FORMING REFLECTIVE FILM FOR OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM - Disclosed is a read-only optical information recording medium which comprises a reflective film having a reflectance suitable for use as a reflective film for an optical information recording medium (e.g., BD-ROM) and having excellent reproduction stability, and which utilizes a blue laser beam. Specifically disclosed is a read-only optical information recording medium comprising a reflective film, wherein the reflective film comprises an Al-based alloy containing at least one element selected from Si and Ge in an amount of 5 to 40 at. %. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009431 | RESIN COMPOSITION AND MULTILAYERED STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - A resin composition comprising: a polyolefin (A); a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B) having an ethylene content of 20 to 65 mol % and having a degree of saponification of vinyl acetate units of 96% or more; a higher fatty acid metal salt (C) having 8 to 22 carbon atoms; and a conjugated polyene compound (D) having a boiling point of 20° C. or higher; wherein the mass ratio (A:B) of the polyolefin (A) and the saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B) is 60:40 to 99.9:0.1, the amount of the higher fatty acid metal salts (C) is in the range of 0.0001 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the total of the polyolefin (A) and the saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B), and the amount of conjugated polyene compound (D) is in the range of 0.000001 to 1 part by mass per 100 parts by mass of the total of the polyolefin (A) and the saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B). This enables suppression of formation of aggregations at a micro-scale level, which serves to improve the dispersibility of EVOH. As a result, the occurrence of poor appearance such as wavy patterns on the molded article surface caused by flow anomalies due to the aggregates is suppressed, and thus, it is possible to obtain molded articles with good appearance. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009432 | LOW-FRICTION SURFACE COATINGS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A coated article system includes a substrate and a surface coating on the substrate. The surface coating is formed by depositing individual particles of a composite metal powder with sufficient energy to cause the composite metal powder to bond with the substrate and form the surface coating. The composite metal powder includes a substantially homogeneous dispersion of molybdenum and molybdenum disulfide sub-particles that are fused together to form the individual particles of the composite metal powder. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009433 | DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL SHEET WITH EXCELLENT PRESS-FORMABILITY - The present invention provides a duplex stainless steel sheet with excellent press-formability which defines the ingredients of the steel, Ni balance, and austenite phase rate to obtain a 0.2% proof stress and Erichsen value equal to that of SUS304 or another austenitic stainless steel, that is, a duplex stainless steel sheet which contains, by mass %, C: 0.05% or less, Si: 0.5 to 3%, Mn: 1 to 5%, Cr: 16 to 21%, Ni: 1 to 6%, Cu: 0.5 to 3%, and N: 0.07% or less, has an Ni-bal. value given by the following formula <1> of −7.5 to −3.5, has a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, has an austenite phase rate of 50% to 95%, and has a balance of ferrite phases: | 2012-01-12 |
20120009434 | COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET - Disclosed is a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet which has improved stretch-flange formability while keeping excellent hydrogen embrittlement resistance. The cold-rolled steel sheet comprises 0.03 to 0.30% by mass of C, 3.0% by mass or less (including 0% by mass) of Si, more than 0.1% by mass and not more than 2.8% by mass of Mn, 0.1% by mass or less of P, 0.005% by mass or less of S, 0.01% by mass or less of N, and 0.01 to 0.50% by mass of Al. The cold-rolled steel sheet additionally comprises V in an amount of 0.001 to 1.00% by mass or one or more elements selected from Nb, Ti and Zr in the total amount of 0.01% by mass or more, with the remainder being made up by iron and unavoidable impurities, wherein the contents of one or more elements selected from Nb, Ti and Zr fulfils the requirement represented by the following formula: [% C]−[% Nb]/92.9×12−[% Ti]/47.9×12−[% Zr]/91.2×12>0.03. In the cold-rolled steel sheet, the area ratio of tempered martensite is 50% or more (including 100%), and ferrite makes up the remainder. In the cold-rolled steel sheet, the distribution of precipitates in the tempered martensite is as follows: the number of precipitates each having a circle-equivalent diameter of 1 to 10 nm is 20 particles or more per 1 μm | 2012-01-12 |
20120009435 | BENT METAL MEMBER AND A METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A bent metal member which is obtained by bending accompanied by heat treatment of a zinc-based coated metal material and which is suitable for use in components of automobiles due to having a high strength and excellent post-painting corrosion resistance is manufactured. The outer surface of a tubular metal material having on its surface a Zn—Fe alloy coating layer with a coating weight of 30-90 g/m | 2012-01-12 |
20120009436 | NON-ORIENTED MAGNETIC STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A non-oriented magnetic steel sheet contains, by mass %, C: 0.005% or less; Si: 2% to 4%; Mn and V: totally 11% or less; and Al: 3% or less, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein a Mn concentration (mass %) and a V concentration (mass %) in a thickness direction satisfy the following formula. 0.1<(Xs | 2012-01-12 |
20120009437 | LOW HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT ZINC/NICKEL PLATING FOR HIGH STRENGTH STEELS - The invention provides a method for producing a corrosion-resistant article, where the article is conductive and subject to hydrogen uptake during electroplating of a coating. The method comprises electroplating a zinc/nickel coating on the article in an aqueous, basic plating solution containing zinc and nickel ions. The method uses an electrolyte in the form of a soluble hydroxide salt with the weight ratio of zinc ions to nickel ions in the solution being sufficient to provide the coating comprising from about 85% to about 95% by weight zinc, and about 5% to about 15% by weight nickel. The plating solution is substantially free of brightening agents which retard hydrogen bake-out. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009438 | TRIAZINE CONTAINING FLUOROELASTOMERS HAVING LOW GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE - There is provided a curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising
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20120009439 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium includes forming protruded magnetic patterns on a substrate, depositing a nonmagnetic material in recesses between the magnetic patterns and on the magnetic patterns, and etching back the nonmagnetic material using an oxygen-containing etching gas while reforming a surface of the nonmagnetic material. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009440 | MAGNETORESISTANCE EFFECT ELEMENT WITH A LAYER CONTAINING AN OXIDE AS A PRINCIPAL COMPONENT AND CONTAINING A MAGNETIC TRANSITION METAL ELEMENT WHICH DOES NOT BOND TO OXYGEN - There are provided a magnetoresistance effect element, a magnetic head, a magnetic head assembly and a magnetic recording system, which have high sensitivity and high reliability. The magnetoresistance effect element has two ferromagnetic layers, a non-magnetic layer provided between the ferromagnetic layers, and a layer containing an oxide or nitride as a principal component, wherein the layer containing the oxide or nitride as the principal component contains a magnetic transition metal element which does not bond to oxygen and nitrogen and which is at least one of Co, Fe and Ni. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009441 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM SUBSTRATE AND PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a perpendicular magnetic recording medium substrate is capable of reducing the waviness of all wavelength components and a recording medium is capable of reducing contact with a magnetic head to improve the flying stability of the magnetic head. The method includes two polishing operations. The first operation includes polishing a substrate having a Ni—P-based alloy underlayer with a first porous material that includes 0.1 wt % to 25 wt % of alumina, titania, silica, and zirconia abrasive while supplying a first slurry liquid including an organic or inorganic acid and a first abrasive to the underlayer of the substrate. The second operation includes polishing a surface of the underlayer polished in the first polishing with a second porous material while supplying a second slurry liquid including an organic or inorganic acid and a second abrasive with a grain diameter smaller than that of the first abrasive. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009442 | ARRANGEMENT OF BATTERY POLES OF AN ELECTRIC ENERGY ACCUMULATOR - A power accumulator ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009443 | Battery Pack for a Lithium Polymer Battery - A polymer battery pack assembly comprising a mounting frame having a first cavity defining a first mounting location and a second cavity defining a second mounting location, the first and second cavities being separated from each other; a top case mounted on the second mounting location, the top case having a third cavity defining a third mounting location; a lithium polymer battery cell mounted within the first mounting location, the battery cell having a positive tap and a negative tap extending beyond the first cavity towards the second mounting location; and a protection circuit module mounted in the third mounting location, the protection circuit module being electrically connected to the positive tap and the negative tap when the top case is mounted to the mounting frame such that the protection circuit module fits into said second cavity. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009444 | BATTERY PACK - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a battery pack including a plurality of bare cells each having a cap assembly and a bottom positioned to correspond to the cap assembly; a protection circuit module mounted on the bare cells; a cover frame covering the bare cells and composed of a first frame and two second frames; and an enclosure member covering the bare cells. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009445 | BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEMS - A battery monitoring system includes a first module and a second module coupled to the first module. The first module shifts a reference signal to a first shifted signal. The second module shifts the reference signal to a second shifted signal and shifts the first shifted signal to a third shifted signal. The second module also monitors a set of cells through the first module and provides an output signal indicative of a status of the set of cells. The second and third shifted signals are usable for calibrating the output signal. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009446 | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICITY STORAGE APPARATUS - A temperature adjustment structure adjusts the temperature of an electricity storage apparatus ( | 2012-01-12 |
20120009447 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device, which is simply assembled and in which a cell assembly and a measuring section are freely inserted and detached, is provided. A power supply device | 2012-01-12 |
20120009448 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR THE INTERNAL STATUS OF A LITHIUM BATTERY - This invention relates to a diagnostic system for the internal status of a lithium battery. It includes a lithium battery unit, a plurality of sensor units and a control system. The lithium battery unit has a battery shell body and a lithium battery. The lithium battery is installed at the battery shell body. Each sensor unit comprises an electrically conductive wire and a sensor part. The internal part is disposed between the internal surface of the battery shell body and the lithium battery. The electrically conductive wire is connected respectively the sensor part and the control system so it can receive the data measured by the sensor part. The user can know the change inside the lithium battery. Therefore, it has the advantages and functions of real time monitoring, the enhancement of utilization safety, and the extension of product life. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009449 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERY, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE - According to one embodiment, there is provided an active material for a battery. The active material includes secondary particle which contains primary particles of a monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide having an average primary particle diameter of 1 nm to 10 μm. The secondary particle has an average secondary particle diameter of 1 μm to 100 μm. The secondary particle has compression fracture strength of 20 MPa or more. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009450 | Electrode assembly and rechargeable battery including the same - An electrode assembly and a rechargeable battery including the same, the electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween, wherein the first electrode, the second electrode, and the separator are spiral-wound in a jelly-roll structure, the first electrode includes at least two first uncoated regions separated from each other and a first tab coupled to one of the first uncoated regions and a second tab coupled to another of the first uncoated regions, the first tab and the second tab protruding from one side of the jelly-roll structure, the first tab is disposed near a center of the jelly-roll structure and the second tab is disposed near an outer circumference of the jelly-roll structure, and a width of the first tab is smaller than a width of the second tab. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009451 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery that can easily adjust power by disposing a plurality of jelly-rolls for the secondary battery in a case and connecting electrodes of the jelly-rolls in either electrical series or in electrical parallel, with corresponding welds. The secondary battery is constructed with a plurality of jelly-rolls each having a first electrode tab and a second electrode tab protruding from the jelly-roll, a case having an opening accommodating insertion of the jelly-rolls, and a cap plate sealing the opening of the case and bearing electrode terminals on a bottom side of the cap plate facing the jelly-rolls. The first electrode tabs protruding from the jelly-rolls are electrically connected to the electrode terminals and the second electrode tabs protruding from the jelly-rolls are electrically connected to the cap plate. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009452 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed is a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery wherein the energy density is improved by increasing the range of depth of discharge to be used. Specifically disclosed is a lithium ion secondary battery | 2012-01-12 |
20120009453 | BATTERY RECEPTACLE - A battery receptacle capable of receiving an external battery for an electronic device includes a receiving portion, a joint portion, a power input interface, and a power output interface. The receiving portion receives the external battery and includes a first receiving room and a second receiving room. The joint portion joins the battery receptacle to the electronic device. The power input interface electronically connects with an electrode of the external battery. The power output interface electronically connects with an external power connector of the electronic device. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009454 | Portable Device - A portable device, which performs wireless communication with a communication peer, includes a battery, which powers an electronic component, and a case, which accommodates the electronic component and battery. The case includes a battery compartment having an opening. An elastic waterproof seal surrounds the opening. A battery lid, which covers the opening, is formed integrally with the waterproof seal and coupled to the case in a direction perpendicular to a radial direction of the waterproof seal. A rim around the opening of the battery compartment pushes the waterproof seal when coupling the battery lid to the case thereby elastically deforming the waterproof seal in an inward radial direction. The waterproof seal, when elastically deformed, keeps the battery lid coupled to the case and seals the battery lid and case in a liquid-tight state. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009455 | Battery Module - A battery module including a plurality of adjoining of battery cells; heat conductive sheets between at least some adjacent battery cells, the heat conductive sheets being in thermal co-operation with the battery cells; a heat dispersion member coupled with the heat conductive sheets and in thermal co-operation therewith; and a heat dissipation member coupled with the heat dispersion member and in thermal co-operation therewith. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009456 | Air-cooled battery pack - A battery pack includes first and second battery cells, a first duct, the first duct having an inlet at a first end and an inclined surface at a second end opposite the first end, and a main body, the main body being connected to the first duct and encompassing the first and second battery cells. The inclined surface may have a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge, the first edge being adjacent to the battery cells, the inclined surface being inclined such that the second edge is closer to the inlet than the first edge is, and a gap may be between the first and second battery cells, the gap providing a passage for a heat transfer medium to flow from the first duct between the first and second battery cells. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009457 | BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY OF IMPROVED COOLING EFFICIENCY - Disclosed herein is a battery module assembly including a plurality of battery modules, each including a plurality of battery cells or unit modules mounted in a module case in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are connected in series to each other, wherein the battery modules are arranged adjacent to each other in the lateral direction in a state in which the battery modules are electrically connected to each other, and a cooling member including a coolant conduit to allow a liquid coolant to flow therealong is mounted at the outside of each of the battery modules. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009458 | Connecting structure for exteriorly connecting a battery cell and a load - A connecting structure for exteriorly connecting a battery cell and a load comprises a battery cell exteriorly provided with a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal which are made of nickel-plated metal, a first connecting graphite block, and a second connecting graphite block. The battery cell is connected to a load through the first and the second connecting graphite blocks that are connected to the positive and the negative electrode terminals of the battery cell, respectively. The graphite is inexpensive and resistant to oxidation; whereas, the connecting graphite blocks and the nickel-plated metal made electrode terminals of the battery cell will melt together to form a carbon-nickel alloy after being brought into contact with one another, thus ensuring a smooth large-current discharge because of the reduction in resistance of external connection. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009459 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM COMPOSITE METAL OXIDE HAVING LAYERED STRUCTURE - A method of producing a layered structure lithium mixed metal oxide, including a step of calcining a lithium mixed metal oxide raw material containing a transition metal element and a lithium element in a molar ratio of the lithium element to the transition metal element of 1 or more and 2 or less, in the presence of an inactive flux containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a carbonate of M, a sulfate of M, a nitrate of M, a phosphate of M, a hydroxide of M, a molybdate of M, and a tungstate of M, wherein M represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ca, Mg, Sr and Ba. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009460 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - A negative electrode active material includes lithium-titanium composite oxide porous particles having an average pore size of 50 to 500 Å. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009461 | Energy storage module - An energy storage module formed by electrically connecting a plurality of energy storage cells using terminal connecting members which are resistant to corrosion or external impact is disclosed. The energy storage module includes terminal connection members, each including a first plate having a conductive flat bar shape and terminal insertion holes formed in both ends thereof and at least one second plate having the same shape as the first plate and stacked on the first plate, wherein the first plate has an insulating layer formed on lower surface thereof; and at least two energy storage cells having terminals inserted into the terminal insertion holes of the terminal connection members and electrically connected to each other in series or in parallel by the terminal connection members. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009462 | SUPPORT FEATURE FOR JOINING OF BATTERY CELL TABS - A battery assembly including a plurality of battery cells and at least one frame having a support feature formed thereon is disclosed. The support feature supports electrically conductive tabs of the battery cells and militates against damage to the battery assembly during a joining of one of the electrically conductive tabs with another one of the electrically conductive tabs of an adjacent battery cell or during a joining of the electrically conductive tabs of adjacent battery cells with a connector. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009463 | CASE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A case for a secondary battery and a secondary battery including the same, the case including a case body, the case body having bottom and a space for receiving an electrode assembly; and a shock-absorbing cap, the shock-absorbing cap having a bottom and an edge extending from the bottom of the shock-absorbing cap, the edge being coupled to the bottom of the case body, wherein the shock-absorbing cap includes a sub-shock absorber, the sub-shock absorber being configured to distribute and transmit shock applied to the bottom of the shock-absorbing cap. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009464 | MATERIAL FOR METAL CASE OF SECONDARY BATTERY USING NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE, METAL CASE, SECONDARY BATTERY, AND PRODUCING METHOD OF MATERIAL FOR METAL CASE - The material for metal cases of secondary batteries using a non-aqueous electrolyte includes a steel sheet; and a plated layer that has a Ni layer, and a Cu—Ni layer, which is disposed between the Ni layer and the steel sheet and is in contact with the Ni layer, and is in contact with the steel sheet. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009465 | ALKALINE BATTERY - An alkaline battery which is superior in high-rate discharge characteristics and in moderate- and low-rate discharge characteristics is provided. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009466 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery in which bending of a portion of long sides of a cap assembly is prevented or reduced during insertion of the cap assembly into a can. A secondary battery includes a can having an opening and accommodating an electrode assembly, and a cap assembly sealing the opening of the can and including a cap plate including long sides and short sides extending between the long sides, wherein ductility of the short sides of the cap assembly is greater than that of portions of the cap plate other than the short sides. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009467 | Rechargeable Battery - A rechargeable battery having improved temperature detection performance of a resistor element. The rechargeable battery comprises a pouch in which an electrode assembly is embedded, a first terminal and a second terminal that are connected to the electrode assembly to be drawn out s to one side of the pouch, a resistor element connected to the first terminal, and a pressing member that is coupled to the pouch and closely contacts one surface of the resistor element, having a positive temperature coefficient, to the pouch. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009468 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME - Negative active materials, negative electrodes, and rechargeable lithium batteries are provided. A negative electrode according to one embodiment includes a non-carbon-based active material, a lithium salt having an oxalatoborate structure, and a high-strength polymer binder. The negative active material may include a non-carbon-based material and a coating layer on the non-carbon-based material. The coating layer includes a lithium salt having an oxalatoborate structure and a high-strength polymer binder. A rechargeable lithium battery including the negative electrode or negative active material has good cycle life characteristics and high capacity. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009469 | ACTIVE METAL / AQUEOUS ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND SYSTEMS - Alkali (or other active) metal battery and other electrochemical cells incorporating active metal anodes together with aqueous cathode/electrolyte systems. The battery cells have a highly ionically conductive protective membrane adjacent to the alkali metal anode that effectively isolates (de-couples) the alkali metal electrode from solvent, electrolyte processing and/or cathode environments, and at the same time allows ion transport in and out of these environments. Isolation of the anode from other components of a battery cell or other electrochemical cell in this way allows the use of virtually any solvent, electrolyte and/or cathode material in conjunction with the anode. Also, optimization of electrolytes or cathode-side solvent systems may be done without impacting anode stability or performance. In particular, Li/water, Li/air and Li/metal hydride cells, components, configurations and fabrication techniques are provided. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009470 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND CATHODE OF THE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - To provide a lithium secondary battery which has high capacity while maintaining excellent cycle characteristic. The lithium secondary battery cathode of the present invention includes a cathode collector formed of a conductive substance, and a cathode active material layer formed of a sintered lithium composite oxide sheet. The cathode active material layer is bonded to the cathode collector by the mediation of a conductive bonding layer. A characteristic feature of the present invention resides in that the cathode active material layer has a thickness of 30 μm or more, a mean pore size of 0.1 to 5 μm, and a voidage of 3% or more and less than 15%. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009471 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND CATHODE OF THE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - To provide a lithium secondary battery which has high capacity while maintaining excellent cycle characteristic. The lithium secondary battery cathode of the present invention includes a cathode collector formed of a conductive substance, and a cathode active material layer formed of a sintered lithium composite oxide sheet. The cathode active material layer is bonded to the cathode collector by the mediation of a conductive bonding layer. A characteristic feature of the present invention resides in that the cathode active material layer has a thickness of 30 μm or more, a voidage of 3 to 30%, and an open pore ratio of 70% or higher. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009472 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A negative electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a negative-electrode current collector, a first negative-electrode active material layer, and a second negative-electrode active material layer. The first negative-electrode active material layer is formed on the negative-electrode current collector. The first negative-electrode active material layer contains graphite as a first negative-electrode active material. The second negative-electrode active material layer is formed on the first negative-electrode active material layer. The second negative-electrode active material layer contains a lithium titanate composite oxide as a second negative-electrode active material. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009473 | NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY LITHIUM BATTERY AND SECONDARY LITHIUM BATTERY - Disclosed are a negative active material for a secondary lithium battery and a secondary lithium battery including the same. The negative active material for a secondary lithium battery includes an amorphous silicon-based compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009474 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL - A positive electrode active material includes: a secondary particle obtained upon aggregation of a primary particle that is a lithium complex oxide particle in which at least nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) are solid-solved as transition metals, wherein an average composition of the whole of the secondary particle is represented by the following formula (1): | 2012-01-12 |
20120009475 | ELECTRODE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a sheet-like current collector and an active material layer including a first layer and a second layer which are adhering to a surface of the current collector in this order. The first layer includes a carbon material that absorbs or releases lithium ions reversibly at a first potential, while the second layer includes a transition metal oxide that absorbs or releases lithium ions reversibly at a second potential higher than the first potential. The difference between the first potential and the second potential is 0.1 V or more, and the ratio of the thickness T1 of the first layer to the thickness T2 of the second layer, i.e., the ratio T1/T2, is from 0.33 to 75. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009476 | NICKEL-BASED POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM BATTERY USING THE NICKEL-BASED POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL - A nickel (Ni)-based positive electrode active material, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery using the Ni-based positive electrode active material. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009477 | Anode material of rapidly chargeable lithium battery and manufacturing method thereof - An anode material of rapidly chargeable lithium battery and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The anode material includes a carbon core and a modification layer. The modification layer is formed on a surface of the carbon core by sol-gel method. This modification layer is a composite lithium metal oxide represented by the formula Li | 2012-01-12 |
20120009478 | CRYSTALLINE CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL WITH CONTROLLED INTERLAYER SPACING AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME - A crystalline carbonaceous material with a controlled interlayer spacing and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a crystalline carbonaceous material has a layered structure including a plurality of layers and where a filler is present between the layers. The layers with the filler have an interlayer spacing d002 at a (002) plane, and the interlayer spacing d002 is at or between 0.335 nm and 1 nm when its X-ray diffraction is measured using a CuKα ray. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009479 | ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - An electrode plate for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a current collector, and an electrode active material layer formed on at least part of the surface of the current collector. The electrode active material layer contains a particulate electrode active material and a binding material. The binding material is made of an amorphous metal oxide that does not cause alkaline metal ion intercalation and deintercalation reactions. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009480 | ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, FLUOROALKANE DERIVATIVE AND GELLING AGENT - The electrolyte solution for a lithium ion secondary battery according to the present invention contains a nonaqueous solvent, a lithium salt and a compound represented by the general formula (Z) shown below. Thereby, a lithium ion secondary battery having high battery characteristics and simultaneously achieving a high safety as well can be provided. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009481 | Room Temperature Crosslinkable Ion Conductive Polymer System - A room temperature crosslinkable polymer system comprising an anhydride containing polymer and an oxyalkylene amine and a polymer electrolyte derived therefrom are prepared and employed as ion conducting materials for batteries such as lithium ion battery, solar cells and electrochromic devices is disclosed. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009482 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND NONAQUEOUS BATTERY CONTAINING THE SAME - A nonaqueous battery, such as a lithium ion battery, is formed from a polymer electrolyte comprising: a vinylidene fluoride copolymer comprises 90 to 97 wt. % of vinylidene fluoride monomer units and 3 to 10 wt. % of units of at least one monomer copolymerizable with the vinylidene fluoride monomer and has an inherent viscosity of 1.5 to 10 dl/g. The polymer electrolyte stably retains the nonaqueous electrolytic solution in a large amount and has excellent strength in this state. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009483 | Negative active material for rechargeable lithium battery and rechargeable lithium battery including the same - A negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same, the negative active material including a metal-based active material; and a solid electrolyte having an ion conductivity of about 1.0×10 | 2012-01-12 |
20120009484 | GLASS COMPRISING SOLID ELECTROLYTE PARTICLES AND LITHIUM BATTERY - Glass includes an aggregate of solid electrolyte particles including Li, P, and S, wherein when a Raman spectrum of the glass is repeatedly measured and a peak at 330 to 450 cm | 2012-01-12 |
20120009485 | ELECTROLYTES IN SUPPORT OF 5V LI ION CHEMISTRY - This invention described the preparation of a series of compounds that can be used as co-solvents, solutes or additives in non-aqueous electrolytes and their test results in various electrochemical devices. The inclusion of these novel compounds in electrolyte systems can enable rechargeable chemistries at high voltages that are otherwise impossible with state-of-the-art electrolyte technologies. These compounds are so chosen because of their beneficial effect on the interphasial chemistries formed at high potentials, such as 5.0 V class cathodes for new Li ion chemistries. The potential application of these compounds goes beyond Li ion battery technology and covers any electrochemical device that employs non-aqueous electrolytes for the benefit of high energy density resultant from high operating voltages. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009486 | ELECTROLYTE AND SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery capable of improving cycle characteristics is provided. The secondary battery includes a cathode | 2012-01-12 |
20120009487 | Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution For Lithium Secondary Battery And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery includes a non-aqueous solvent and a lithium salt dissolved in the non-aqueous solvent. The lithium salt includes LiN(CF | 2012-01-12 |
20120009488 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING FUEL PROCESSOR AND MANAGING METHOD THEREOF - A fuel cell system including a fuel processor, and a method of operating the fuel cell system, the fuel cell system includes: a reformer that reforms a hydrocarbon group fuel source into a reformed gas; a burner that heats the reformer; a CO remover unit that removes CO from a reformed gas generated by the reformer; a stack to generate electricity using the reformed gas; a first burner fuel supply line to supply the hydrocarbon group fuel source to the burner; and a second burner fuel supply line to supply the reformed gas from the CO remover unit to the burner. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009489 | FUEL BATTERY - An electrode structure | 2012-01-12 |
20120009490 | POWER GENERATOR SHUT-OFF VALVE - A power generator comprises a hydrogen producing fuel, multiple fuel cells arranged in a ring, and a rotatable ring valve. Each fuel cell has a proton exchange membrane and an opening separating the hydrogen producing fuel from ambient. The rotatable ring valve has multiple openings corresponding to the openings of the fuels cells such that ambient water is controllably prevented from entering the fuel cell by rotation of the ring valve. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009491 | METAL-AIR ROOM-TEMPERATURE IONIC LIQUID ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL WITH LIQUID FUEL - Provided in one embodiment is an electrochemical cell for generating power, and more particularly to a metal-air electrochemical cell using a low temperature ionic liquid and a liquid metal fuel. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009492 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND STATE DETECTION METHOD FOR FUEL CELL - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a fuel supply portion that supplies fuel to the fuel cell, a combustion portion that burns an anode exhaust gas discharged from the anode of the fuel cell, and an oxygen concentration detection portion that detects the oxygen concentration in a predetermined gas. The fuel flow control portion controls the amount of flow of fuel supplied from the fuel supply portion to the fuel cell so that the amount of fluctuation of the oxygen concentration in the combustion exhaust gas discharged from the combustion portion which is detected by the oxygen concentration detection portion is between a first value and a second value that is larger than the first value. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009493 | COMPRESSION OF DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL STACKS WITH CATALYST COATED MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - An apparatus to control a swelling of a catalyst coated membrane in a fuel cell includes an insulator layer provided at a perimeter of the fuel cell. The insulator layer has a plurality of insulator films and is secured to a flow field plate. The insulator layer has a less compressibility relative to a gasket used in the fuel cell. A method for controlling a swelling of a catalyst coated membrane in a fuel cell includes providing an insulator layer at a perimeter of each of fuel cells in a fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack is compressed for a predetermined duration when the catalyst coated membrane is in a substantially dry state. Passage of fuel is allowed inside the fuel cell thereby facilitating the catalyst coated membrane to swell. A swollen catalyst coated membrane is allowed to contact the insulator layer. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009494 | SYSTEM OF A PLURALITY OF SERIES-CONNECTED CONVERTER DEVICES FOR A FUEL CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SYSTEM - A system of a plurality of series-connected converter devices for a fuel cell apparatus and a method for controlling the system are provided. The system includes a fuel cell apparatus controller, the plurality of converter devices, a series connection unit, a Mux control unit, a power control unit, and a master controller. The output ends of the plurality of converter devices are connected in series by the series connection unit. The master controller reads signals from the power control unit and the Mux control unit and determines accordingly which converter devices need to be turned on to meet the requirement of a load. The method includes the steps of estimating a load, determining the number of the converter devices to be turned on, calculating an output power, discharging, and charging. Thus, the plurality of converter devices is controlled to output the required power of the load. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009495 | CONCENTRATION SENSOR USING AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR AQUEOUS HYDROCARBON FUEL - A concentration sensor assembly for measuring a concentration of a aqueous hydrocarbon fuel to be supplied to a fuel cell stack, the assembly including a membrane electrode assembly having an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte membrane located between the anode and the cathode; a first monopolar flow field plate provided near the anode; a second monopolar flow field plate provided near the cathode; and a liquid gas separator. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009496 | FUEL CELL SEPARATOR MATERIAL, FUEL CELL SEPARATOR USING SAME, FUEL CELL STACK, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL CELL SEPARATOR MATERIAL - A fuel cell separator material, comprising an alloy layer 6 containing Au and a first component containing Al, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Mo, Sn or Bi, or an Au single layer | 2012-01-12 |
20120009497 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HOLDER AND STACK - A fuel cell stack made of a plurality of cell units stacked and operatively connected at one end thereof. Each of the units includes a holder having at least one cell, typically provided as an SOFC membrane, to produce an electric current when fuel and oxidant are present as the result of an electrochemical reaction. | 2012-01-12 |
20120009498 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell is provided with a separator that supports an electrolyte/electrode assembly sandwiched therebetween. The separator is provided with: first and second fuel gas supply parts in the center of which fuel gas supply holes are formed; first and second cross-link parts connected to the first and second fuel gas supply parts; and first and second surrounding support parts connected to the first and second cross-link parts. Each first surrounding support part is provided with a set of fuel gas exhaust passages that discharge fuel gas that has gone through a fuel gas passage and been used. The cross-sectional areas of the fuel gas exhaust passages are larger on the downstream sides than on the upstream sides, in terms of the direction of fuel gas flow. | 2012-01-12 |