| 14th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
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| 20110081492 | METHODS OF CURING POLYURETHANE PREPOLYMERS FOR GOLF BALLS - Multi-piece, solid golf balls having a cover material made from a polyurethane/urea hybrid composition are provided. The balls include an inner core preferably made of polybutadiene and may include at least one intermediate layer disposed between the core and outer cover. The cover materials are prepared by first forming a polyurethane prepolymer which undergoes two curing steps. In the first step, the prepolymer is chemically-cured by reacting it with hydroxyl curing agents, amine curing agents, or mixtures thereof. In the second step, the composition is moisture-cured. The cured material may be used to make a golf ball cover having improved durability, cut/tear resistance, and impact strength. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081493 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF INK-JET HEAD - Disclosed is a method for producing an ink-jet head which enables the formation of an ink-repellent layer having excellent ink ejection stability, excellent adhesion to a head base material and excellent pressure resistance in a simple manner. The method for producing an ink-jet head is characterized by applying a coating solution comprising a compound represented by Formula (1) and an aqueous dispersion of a fluororesin to an ink-ejecting surface of an ink-jet head to form an ink-repellent layer on the ink-ejecting surface. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081494 | Organoclay-Polyurea Nanocomposites - A nanocomposite having a nanomaterial dispersed into a polymer matrix, in one embodiment exfoliated nanoclay dispersed in a polyurea matrix. A method of making PU-nanocomposites for coatings for improved mechanical properties, in one embodiment the method comprises obtaining and treating a nanomaterial, dispersing the nanomaterial into a pre-polymer matrix, mixing the pre-polymer matrix under heating to form a coating; and depositing the coating on a substrate. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081495 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE COMPOSITE - Disclosed is a composition containing 100 parts by mass of a pigment, 0.01-50 parts by mass of a cellulose composite and water. The composition has a solid content of more than 25% by mass, and a viscosity of not less than 30 mPa·S. The cellulose composite contains 0.5-50% by mass of a hydrophilic polymer having an acid value of not less than 2.0 and a weight average molecular weight of from 1×10 | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081496 | Perfluoropolyether Coating Composition for Hard Surfaces - A composition and method of treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as ceramics, metal or glass, to render them water, oil, stain, and dirt repellent is described. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081497 | METHODS OF CURING POLYUREA PREPOLYMERS FOR GOLF BALLS - Multi-piece, solid golf balls having a cover material made from a polyurea or polyurea/urethane hybrid composition are provided. The cover materials are prepared by first forming a polyurea prepolymer which undergoes two curing steps. In the first step, the prepolymer is chemically-cured by reacting it with hydroxyl curing agents, amine curing agents, or mixtures thereof. In the second step, the composition is moisture-cured. The cured material may be used to make a golf ball cover having improved durability, cut/tear resistance, and impact strength. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081498 | COATED SHEET, METHOD OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND ARTICLES DERIVED THEREFROM - A sheet material includes a polycarbonate substrate and a protective coating containing the reaction products of an aminoplast resin, a polyol compound, and a UV-absorbing amount of a triazine compound. The sheet material exhibits an improved balance of abrasion resistance, solvent resistance, weatherability, and formability. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081499 | DUAL COMPONENT DISPENSING AND MIXING SYSTEMS FOR MARINE AND MILITARY PAINTS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for applying a coating, which includes a multi-component cartridge, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with the cartridge, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group including a roller, a brush, and an angled spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method, which includes applying a coating to a surface with the above-described device. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method, which includes applying a non-skid coating to a surface with the above-described device. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081500 | Method of providing stable and adhesive interface between fluorine-based low-k material and metal barrier layer - A method of integrating a fluorine-based dielectric with a metallization scheme is described. The method includes forming a fluorine-based dielectric layer on a substrate, forming a metal-containing layer on the substrate, and adding a buffer layer or modifying a composition of the fluorine-based dielectric layer proximate an interface between the fluorine-based dielectric layer and the metal-containing layer. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081501 | TREATED SUBSTRATE HAVING HYDROPHILIC REGION AND WATER REPELLENT REGION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING IT - A treated substrate having a hydrophilic region and a water repellent region, of which contrast is high on its surface; a process for producing a treated substrate, wherein the treated substrate can be produced with a low amount of light for a short time; wherein the water repellent region is made of a water repellent film formed by curing the composition (A) comprising a photopolymerization initiator and a compound (a) having at least one (meth)acryloyl group, and a water repellent moiety and having a film thickness of from 0.1 to 100 nm; the process uses a hydrophilic substrate or makes the surface thereof hydrophilic, then forms a film containing the composition (A) on the surface, then forms said water repellent film by irradiating light on a part of the film surface to cure the composition (A) and then removes an uncured composition (A) present thereon in order to expose the hydrophilic surface. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081502 | METHOD OF MAKING INORGANIC OR INORGANIC/ORGANIC HYBRID BARRIER FILMS - A method for forming an inorganic or hybrid organic/inorganic barrier layer on a substrate, comprising condensing a vaporized metal alkoxide to form a layer atop the substrate, and contacting the condensed metal alkoxide layer with water to cure the layer is provided. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081503 | Method of depositing stable and adhesive interface between fluorine-based low-k material and metal barrier layer - A method of integrating a fluorine-based dielectric with a metallization scheme is described. The method includes forming a fluorine-based dielectric layer on a substrate, forming a metal-containing layer on the substrate, and adding a buffer layer or modifying a composition of the fluorine-based dielectric layer proximate an interface between the fluorine-based dielectric layer and the metal-containing layer. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081504 | Method for depositing a thin-film polymer in a low-pressure gas phase - The invention relates to a method for depositing one or more thin layers. In said method, a process gas forming a polymer streams into a deposition chamber ( | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081505 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - An adhesive composition comprising from about 2 to about 10 wt. % multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer, from about 2 to about 10 wt. % monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane macromer, and from about 85 to about 96 wt. % vinyl monomer is described. The adhesive composition is used to make adhesive articles that, when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081506 | ARTIFICIAL TURF INFILL AND ARTIFICIAL TURF INCLUDING THE SAME - An artificial turf is provided. The artificial turf includes a pile fabric having a backing, pile elements extending upwardly from the backing, and an infill layer filled on the backing such that the pile elements are at least partially embedded in the infill layer. The infill layer includes an elastic infill and a high-hardness resin infill. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081507 | PRESERVATION OF PLANT MATERIAL - This invention relates to a method for the preservation and/or dyeing of plant material including cut flowers. According to the invention, the treated plant material has the colour and texture of fresh plant material and is substantially free from curling or distortion. The method may comprise five steps including a first step of substantially removing the protective wax coating from flowers and other plant material without adversely affecting the strength of the plant material; a second step comprising a mild oxidative bleach to remove excess colour from the plant material; a third step comprising a mild reductive bleach to neutralize any residual oxidative bleach and to stabilize the colour; a fourth step comprising the simultaneous preservation and dyeing of the plant material, and a fifth and last step comprising the rinsing and drying of the preserved and dyed material. This may be followed by a 2 | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081508 | PRETREATMENT LIQUID FOR WATER-BASED INK PRINTING APPLICATIONS - A pretreatment liquid for applying to the upper surface of a recording media, prior to printing of printing applications using water-based ink, is provided. The liquid comprises a polyvalent metallic salt and at least one of a polymer swelling and a coalescence reagent. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081509 | DEGRADABLE HEAT INSULATION CONTAINER - A container of the present invention includes a paper-made container body, a waterproofing layer and a foaming layer. The container body has an outer surface and an inner surface. The waterproofing layer is coated on the inner surface in the manner of casting. The waterproofing layer mainly consists of talcum powder, resin and calcium carbonate. The foaming layer is disposed on at least a part of the outer surface. The foaming layer consists of a hinder and a thermo-expandable powder. The binder is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl acetate resin, ethylene vinyl acetate resin, polyacrylic acid resin and a mixture thereof. The thermo-expandable powder consists of a plurality of thermo-expandable microcapsules, each of which consists of a thermoplastic polymer shell and a low-boiling-point solvent wrapped by the thermoplastic polymer shell. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081510 | MELT STRENGTH ENHANCED COPOLYESTER WITH IMPROVED STABILITY AND PROFILE IN BLOWN FILM - The invention relates to blown films and methods of making blown films using a melt-strength enhanced polyester composition. The composition has a zero-shear viscosity and a degree of shear thinning that are comparable to PVC's melt rheology. The polyester composition has a branching agent and/or a fluoropolymer processing additive and an inherent viscosity of at least 0.60 dl/g. The diacid component of the polyester composition comprises 97 to 100 mole percent of residues of terephthalic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, isophthalic acid or mixtures thereof. The glycol component of the polyester composition comprises 97 to 100 mole percent of residues of ethylene glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, diethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol or mixtures thereof. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081511 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PART COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY MADE FROM A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for producing a part comprising a hollow body made from a composite material, using preforms ( | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081512 | HIGHLY ADHESIVE POLYESTER FILM AND PACKAGING MATERIAL USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a highly adhesive polyester film having a highly adhesive primer layer disposed on at least one side of a substrate polyester film. The substrate polyester film is a stretched film having linear tearability and formed of a mixed polyester resin containing polyethylene terephthalate and a modified polybutylene terephthalate, and the highly adhesive primer layer contains a polyester resin (A) having an acid number of 20 to 60 mg KOH/g and a hydroxyl number of 30 to 150 mg KOH/g, and having an oligomer content of 2.0% by mass or less, and substantially contains no crosslinking agent component. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081513 | INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT WITH PERMEABILITY - Provided is an injection-molded product manufactured of a synthetic resin having light permeability, the injection-molded product including a pattern structure formed on an inner surface of the injection-molded product and a coupling structure formed on the pattern structure, in which the coupling structure is hidden by the pattern structure from an outer surface of the injection-molded product. The injection-molded product may be manufactured of a transparent material so that the coupling structure or reinforcing structure, can be hidden visually. Various colors can be used in the surface treatment, such as painting or deposition, on the injection-molded product. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081514 | Composite cores and panels - The plurality of pieces of low density cellular material, such as foam plastics, form a core panel having opposite side surfaces and with adjacent pieces having opposing edge surfaces extending between the side surfaces. Sheets of flexible material, such as veils or mats or scrim, are adhesively attached to the side surfaces, and portions of one sheet extend between the opposing adjacent edge surfaces for limiting flexing of the panel. The pieces may be tapered, and portions of the one sheet may project between the edge surfaces either partially or fully to form double wall webs. The webs may have flanges adhesively attached to the other sheet on the opposite side. One sheet may also be stretchable in areas not adhesively attached to the pieces to provide for curving the panel from a planar position maintained by the sheet on the opposite side. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081515 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING EXTRUDATES, AN EXTRUDED PROFILE AND ITS USE AS WIPING RUBBER - The invention relates to a method for producing extrudates comprising a first profiled section ( | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081516 | Process For Moulding Plastic Articles - A process for forming plastic articles is described which uses a machine ( | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081517 | MULTI-LAYER FLAME RETARDANT FABRIC - A composite velour fabric garment includes a laminate consisting of an outer woven shell layer, an inner thermal layer of knit construction, and an intermediate layer disposed between and laminated to each of the shell layer and the thermal layer. The outer woven shell layer contains spandex in at least a weft direction for stretch and recovery in a width direction. The knit construction of the inner thermal layer provides stretch in at least a width direction, in harmony with the shell layer, and the inner thermal layer has a raised surface facing inwardly, away from the shell layer. The intermediate layer has controlled air permeability, including zero air permeability. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081518 | Composite cores and panels - A composite core panel has opposite side surfaces for receiving skins to form a composite sandwich panel. The core panel includes a plurality of spaced blocks of low density cellular material such as foam plastics and have opposite side surfaces forming the side surfaces of the core panel and opposite edge surfaces extending between the side surfaces. A plurality of parallel spaced elongated primary strips of structural cellular material such as balsa wood or engineered foam have a higher density and extend between the blocks, and the blocks have side surfaces adhesively attached to edge surfaces of the blocks. A plurality of parallel spaced secondary strips of structural high density cellular material such as balsa wood or engineered foam extend transversely to the primary strips and have end surfaces adhesively attached to the primary strips and side surfaces adhesively attached to the blocks. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081519 | PROCESS FOR ADJUSTING THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION AND/OR ADHESION BETWEEN SURFACES OF TWO SOLID OBJECTS - The invention provides a process for adjusting the friction coefficient and adhesion between a surface of a first solid object and a surface of a second solid object, which surfaces are movable with respect to each other when the solid objects are in contact with each other, wherein the surface roughness of at least one of the surfaces is adjusted by subjecting one or more selected parts of said first and/or second solid objects to an electric field and/or a magnetic field, wherein at least said one or more selected parts of said first and/or second solid objects comprise a piezo-electric material, and wherein other parts of said first and/or second solid object do not comprise a piezo-electric material. The invention further provides an object having a surface of which the roughness can be adjusted by subjecting one or more selected parts of the object to an electric field and/or a magnetic field, which selected parts comprise a piezo-electric material. In addition, the invention provides a system comprising said object. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081520 | OPTICAL MEMBER FOR A TOUCH PANEL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical member for a touch panel of the invention includes a rubber elastic material film 1, in which one surface or both surfaces of the rubber elastic material have an irregular shape. The optical member for a touch panel of the invention can provide a touch panel that reduces errors even in environments having weak external light, enables input without using a special pen, and enables input even when an image in an LCD is displayed as the color black. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081521 | HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a shape of a hierarchical structure, an engineering effect of the hierarchical structure according to the shape, an increasing method of the engineering effect, an application method of the hierarchical structure for novel material or parts, and a mass-manufacturing method of the hierarchical structure. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081522 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOAMING TYPE TRANSFER PAPER WITH ENHANCED DURABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A three-dimensional foaming type transfer paper with an enhanced durability and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed. The transfer paper includes a releasing agent layer having a releasing sheet and formed on the releasing sheet using transparent silicon; a fluorine coating layer formed on the releasing agent layer; a silicon rubber layer formed only on a portion of the fluorine coating layer on which printing is to be performed, through a silk screen process; a first fluoride polyester layer formed on the silicon rubber layer; a printed layer formed on the first fluoride polyester layer using ink; a second fluoride polyester layer formed on the printed layer; a first foaming layer formed partially on the second fluoride polyester layer; a second foaming layer formed on the first foaming layer; and a thermal adhesive resin layer formed on the second foaming layer. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081523 | ENHANCED GRIPPING SURFACE FOR USE WITH PLECTRA AND OTHER HAND-HELD IMPLEMENTS - A textured surface for improving grip on plectra and other hand-held implements. A series of parallel ridges serve to frictionally engage thumb and forefinger surfaces and “lock” the grip in place. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081524 | MULTI-LAYERED FOAMED POLYMERIC OBJECTS AND RELATED METHODS - The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polyactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081525 | REVERSE MOLDED PLANT-ON PANEL COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHOD OF DECORATING A DOOR THEREWITH - A reverse molded, plant-on decorative panel component comprises a panel portion lying on a first plane, a skirt portion, and a contoured portion. The skirt portion has a first surface adapted to be exteriorly disposed and an opposite second surface adapted to be interiorly disposed in order to be adhesively secured to a planar surface. The contoured portion extends outwardly from and surrounds the panel portion and interconnects and is integral with the panel portion and the skirt portion. The skirt portion extends peripherally about the contoured portion. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081526 | PATTERNING OF SOLID STATE FEATURES BY DIRECT WRITE NANOLITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING - The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081527 | LAYERED PRODUCT HAVING POROUS LAYER AND FUNCTIONAL LAYERED PRODUCT MADE WITH THE SAME - The present invention provides a layered product having a porous layer made mainly of a polymer on a base, and a process for producing the same; and a functional layered product wherein a pattern of a functional material, such as an conductive material, is formed onto a light-transmitting base using the layered product having the porous layer, and a process for producing the functional layered product. A layered product comprising a base and a porous layer on at least one surface of the base, wherein the porous layer is constituted of a composition containing a polymer as a main component, the porous layer has micropores having an average pore diameter of 0.01 to 10 μm, and has a porosity of 30 to 85%, the composition constituting the porous layer has a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or higher, and the porous layer is a layer which is convertible to a transparent layer by a heat treatment through disappearance of the micropores. A conductive pattern is formed on the porous layer surface of the layered product, and then the resultant layered product is subjected to a heat treatment to cause the micropores in the porous layer to disappear, thereby converting the porous layer to a transparent layer. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081528 | Dry Wipe for Hard Surface Germ Control - Dry paper towel sheets are provided with a cleaning-related scent and a functional visual indicia to indicate the capability of the sheets to remove 99 or greater percent of germs when used to wipe hard surfaces. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081529 | Multi-Layered Meltblown Composite and Methods for Making Same - Multilayer meltblown composites, articles made therefrom, and methods for making same. One method can include meltblowing a first material to form a first meltblown layer; meltblowing a second material to form a second meltblown layer; and meltblowing a third material to form a third meltblown layer, wherein each material is the same or different, each material includes at least one resin having a MFR of about 2,000 dg/min or less, as measured by ASTM D1238, 2.16 kg, 230° C., and at least one of the first, second, and third materials comprises an elastomer having a recovery of at least 70% after 100% deformation, as determined by ASTM D412. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081530 | Anti-Microbial Polymeric Film and Method of Manufacture of Said Film - A method of manufacture of an anti-microbial polymeric film comprising coextruding a polymeric substrate layer comprising a first layer of a first polymeric material and a second layer of a second polymeric material wherein the crystalline melting temperature (TM | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081531 | BASE MATERIAL FOR GROWING SINGLE CRYSTAL DIAMOND AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SINGLE CRYSTAL DIAMOND SUBSTRATE - The present invention is a base material for growing a single crystal diamond comprising a single crystal silicon substrate, a MgO film heteroepitaxially grown on a side of the single crystal silicon substrate where the single crystal diamond is to be grown, and an iridium film or a rhodium film heteroepitaxially grown on the MgO film. As a result, there is provided a base material for growing a single crystal diamond and a method for producing a single crystal diamond substrate which can grow the single crystal diamond having a large area and good crystallinity and produce a high quality single crystal diamond substrate at low cost. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081532 | Silicon titanium oxide coating, coated article including silicon titanium oxide coating, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to a layer of or including Ti | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081533 | Nonwoven Fire Barrier with Enhanced Char Performance - A nonwoven is formed from basalt fiber and/or grass fiber together with cellulosic fiber. The nonwoven is treated with fire resistant chemicals. The nonwoven has enhanced fire barrier performance, such as char elongation and char strength. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081534 | PLASTICS FILM - A plastics or other film incorporates a filler comprising glassflakes with an average thickness of from 10 to 2000 nm. Products which may be formed from this film include a sleeve, protective packaging, a bag, a liner, a house-wrap, an over-wrap film, bubble and cushion film, packaging for food products, a boil-in-bag, a heat shrinkable film or bag, a pouch and a thermoformed package. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081535 | ADHESIVE ASSEMBLY TAPES - The invention relates to double-sided adhesive tape comprising a viscoelastic, first polymer layer, a second polymer layer on the top face and a third polymer layer on the bottom face of the viscoelastic, first polymer layer, where the viscoelastic, first polymer layer is based on a polymer which is obtainable by polymerization of a monomer composition of
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| 20110081536 | EVA BLEND COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR RF WELDING APPLICATIONS - Disclosed are films obtained from blends of ethylene copolymers with organic acid salt-modified potassium ionomeric copolymers. The films of the present invention can be welded using RF energy. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081537 | Highly Reflective Roofing System - A cool roofing system includes highly reflective calcined kaolin particles having a solar reflectance of 80% to 92%. When applied to a roofing substrate, the highly reflective kaolin particles produce a roofing system having a solar reflectance greater than or equal to 70%. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081538 | PARTICLES INCLUDING NANOPARTICLES, USES THEREOF, AND METHODS - The present invention relates to nanoparticles encapsulated within a host material. In one embodiment, a particle comprises a host material including nanoparticles with light-transmissive properties dispersed therein. Other embodiments relate to a powder comprising a particle of the invention, a composition including a particle of the invention, a formulation including a particle of the invention, a coating comprising a particle of the invention, a method for making a particle of the invention, and products and applications including a particle of the invention. In preferred embodiments, a nanoparticle comprises a semiconductor nanocrystal. In preferred embodiments, a host material comprises a wax. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081539 | Aluminum Titanium Nitride Coating and Method of Making Same - Hard coatings and methods of making the hard coatings comprising aluminum titanium nitride which are usable on cutting tools are disclosed. The coatings include at least one aluminum titanium nitride layer having between about 0 and about 15 weight percent hexagonal phase and a composition of (Al | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081540 | WEAR-RESISTANT COMPONENT - The present invention pertains to wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, that feature a wear protection layer with iron base alloy on their surface that is subjected to wear and are characterized in that the components are manufactured of a coating powder by means of high-velocity flame spraying (HVOF) and the coating is single-phase, wherein the proportions of the elements Fe, Cr, B and C in the wear protection layer are 45-75 wt.-% Fe, 15-40 wt.-% Cr, 1-10 wt.-% B and 0.1-5 wt.-% C. The present invention furthermore pertains to a method for manufacturing wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, according to the present invention. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081541 | ONE PART, STORAGE STABLE POLYMERIZABLE FORMULATION - A one part, storage stable polymerizable formulation is provided that includes an ethenically unsaturated polymerizable compound intermixed with a free radical polymerization initiator and an organic solvent. The organic solvent provides storage stability and upon evaporation of the solvent, the rate of polymerization of the compound accelerates independent of addition of a second part. The formulation includes at least 30 total weight percent solids upon cure. Optional additives to the formulation include at least one of a cure accelerator, a filler, a plasticizer, a colorant, and a cure inhibitor. A process for forming a polymerized coating on an article involves the application of this formulation to the substrate of an article and allowing sufficient time for the solvent to evaporate to form the polymerized coating on the article. The substrate of the article forms a corrosion barrier even without prior removal of a native corrosion layer on a surface of the substrate of the article. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081542 | SUBSTRATE WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - A process for the production of a substrate having antimicrobial properties is described. It comprises a step consisting of the déposition of a métal non-gelling layer comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent, starting from a precursor, in métal, colloid, chelate or ion form on at least one of the surfaces of the glass substrate; and a step consisting of the diffusion of the agent into said at least one surface of the substrate by thermal treatment. Alternatively, the substrate may be coated with an underlayer or a topcoat and the diffusion occurs either in the underlayer or in the topcoat. Glass and metallic substrates having antimicrobial properties are also described. In particular, a substrate exhibiting a bactericidal activity measured in accordance with standard JIS Z 2801 of higher than log 2. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081543 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITE BARRIER FILM - The present invention is directed to a multilayer film having, as its main component, a hydroxy acid polymer with improved gas barrier and optional heat sealability. The oriented film of predominately hydroxy acid polymer having controlled shrink can be produced by melting and coextruding a hydroxy acid polymer with a much thinner layer of an amorphous aromatic copolyester to form a multilayer film that is quench cooled, then biaxially stretched at a process temperature above the glass transition and below the cold crystallization temperature of the hydroxy acid polymer. A heat-setting treatment with a controlled relaxation of the film above the hydroxy acid polymer glass transition temperature and below its melt temperature may be used to control shrinkage. The films thus obtained are vacuum metallized on the aromatic copolyester surface to produce environmentally friendly packaging from predominately renewable resources having improved gas barrier properties. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081544 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, FILM ADHESIVE, AND HEAT TREATMENT METHOD - An adhesive composition of the present invention contains, as a main composition, a polymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer composition containing a monomer having a maleimide group, and further contains a thermal polymerization inhibitor. As a result, it is possible to provide an adhesive composition that allows forming an adhesive layer that is excellently dissolved after the adhesive layer has been subjected to a high-temperature process. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081545 | Bar Including Fibre-Reinforced Polymers for Concrete Reinforcement - A fibre-reinforced bar for reinforcing concrete, includes at least: a first area (1) formed by a central core and including glass fibre filament yarns or another type of reinforcement, which are affixed to one another using polymer resins; a second area (2) surrounding the first area and formed by reinforcing fabrics, preferably glass fibre, which second area, in addition to surrounding and forming a hoop around the first area, shields the first area against high temperatures; and a third area (3) including a granulate which is secured to the second area (2) using resins resistant to high temperatures. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081546 | NANOCOMPOSITES CONSISTING OF CARBON NANOTUBE AND METAL AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a nano-composite comprising carbon nanotube and metal, more precisely a method for preparing a carbon nanotube-metal composite comprising the steps of preparing a dispersion solution by dispersing carbon nanotube in a reductive solvent; preparing a mixed solution by adding a stabilizer and a metal precursor; and reducing the metal precursor by heating the mixed solution, and a carbon nanotube-metal composite prepared by the same. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081547 | NATURAL QUICK-DRYING YARN AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A natural quick-drying yarn and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The natural quick-drying yarn is made of a plurality of natural fibers. Hydrophobic agents are disposed between the natural fibers and on the surface of the natural fibers. Hydrophilic agents are disposed outside the natural fibers. The method includes immersing natural fibers in a solution of hydrophobic agent to dispose the hydrophobic agent between the natural fibers and on the surface of the natural fibers, drying the hydrophobic agent solution immersed natural fibers, immersing the natural fibers in a solution of hydrophilic agent to dispose the hydrophilic agent outside the natural fibers, and drying the hydrophilic agent solution immersed natural fibers. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081548 | ZINC OXIDE PARTICLE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT, EXOERGIC FILLER, EXOERGIC RESIN COMPOSITION, EXOERGIC GREASE AND EXOERGIC COATING COMPOSITION - The object of the present disclosure is to obtain zinc oxide particle having large particle diameter and being high-density and to obtain an exoergic resin composition, an exoergic grease and an exoergic coating composition that show an excellent exoergic property by using it. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081549 | AIN BULK SINGLE CRYSTAL, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide, even when a single crystal of a material other than AlN is used as a crystal, an AlN bulk single crystal having fewer defects and high quality, a method for producing such an AlN bulk single crystal, and a semiconductor device. A feature is to select, as a surface | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081550 | ZINC OXIDE PARTICLE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT, EXOERGIC FILLER, EXOERGIC RESIN COMPOSITION, EXOERGIC GREASE AND EXOERGIC COATING COMPOSITION - The object of the present disclosure is to obtain zinc oxide particle having large particle diameter and being high-density and to obtain an exoergic resin composition, an exoergic grease and an exoergic coating composition that show an excellent exoergic property by using it. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081551 | Method of applying a durable process mark to a product, more particularly glass - A method of applying a durable process mark to a glass article using a laser. A transfer sheet is applied to the glass substrate, the transfer sheet includes a carrier layer with a first adhesive layer, adhered partially to a bottom side of the carrier layer. On the face of the carrier layer there are a first and a second pigment layer. The transfer sheet is lased, forming a durable process mark in the glass article. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081552 | Multilaminar tag material - A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which inturn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper. The resulting construction is a laminated two side printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081553 | MELT IN PLACE BINDERS FOR BINDING PARTICULATE FILLERS TO SUBSTRATES - The invention relates to the use of a melt-in-place acrylic binder that is applied to a substrate in the form of a powder, followed by a fusing together of the binder powder by heat or radiation. Particulate filler is present either on the substrate, mixed with the binder powder, or admixed into the binder powder prior to fusion. The fused binder helps adhere the particulate fillers to the substrate, and may or may not cover the particulate filler. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081554 | COMPOSITION FOR COATING OF PRINTING PAPER - The invention relates to compositions for coating of printing paper, said compositions comprising microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and one or more polysaccharide hydrocolloids, and use of said compositions. Further, the invention relates to coated paper, comprising a first layer of polysaccharide hydrocolloid(s) and a second layer of MFC, and use of said paper. A method for reducing the linting and/or dusting of a paper is also disclosed. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081555 | STABLE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE FOR DELIVERY OF UV-LABILE WATER-INSOLUBLE BIOCIDES - A stable, aqueous suspension concentrate which includes a solid polymeric dispersant comprising one or more anionic polymeric dispersing agents, optionally a co-dispersant which preferably is a homopolymer and/or a copolymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam, preferably in a wt. ratio of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, a UV-labile, water-insoluble biocide active, and a UV-blocker or UV-absorber to stabilize said active upon storage and/or exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081556 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING OPTICAL TILES - A panel comprising a substrate having a top substrate surface and a bottom substrate surface. The substrate includes a plurality of tiles extending outwardly from the top substrate surface of substrate. The tiles having a top tile surface and a bottom tile surface. The tiles and the substrate are integral and formed of a single piece of material. Each tile is connected to the substrate at a connection area. Each connection area projects upwardly from the top substrate surface of the substrate and includes a bottom connection edge connected to the top substrate surface of the substrate at a first angle and a top connection edge connected to a bottom tile surface of one of the tiles at a second angle. The tiles form an optical image on the panel. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081557 | Adhesiveless copper clad laminates and method for manufacturing thereof - The present invention provides adhesiveless copper clad laminates wherein there is formed a copper film layer having high adhesiveness and insulation reliability, and a method for manufacturing such adhesiveless copper clad laminates. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081558 | Tunneling magnetoresistance read sensor with dual sense layers - A tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) read sensor with a Co—Fe—B lower sense layer and a Co—Hf upper sense layer is disclosed. In order for the dual sense layers to exhibit a negative saturation magnetostriction (λ | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081559 | LOW NOISE BATTERY - A method and battery are provided comprising a case having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first conductor having a first portion for directing a first current from a first electrode, a second conductor having a first portion for directing a second current from a second electrode, a second portion of the first conductor for carrying the first current in a first direction, and a third portion of the first conductor for carrying the first current respectively in a second direction. The first portion of the first conductor and the first portion of the second conductor are substantially symmetric and proximate. The second portion and the third portion are outside a case, and the first direction is substantially opposite from the second direction. The second portion and the third portion are proximate and separated by an insulator. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081560 | CURRENT INTERRUPTING DEVICE AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING CURRENT INTERRUPTING DEVICE - Disclosed are a current interrupting device and a secondary battery including the same. According to an embodiment, a current interrupting device comprises a first terminal; a second terminal; a fuse coupled to the first and second terminals; and a fuse body surrounding an exterior of the fuse to seal the fuse, wherein the first and second terminals include thin portions connected to the fuse, and the thin portions have a thickness less than a thickness of other portions of the first and second terminals. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081561 | METHODS OF PRODUCING HYDROCHLORIC ACID FROM HYDROGEN GAS AND CHLORINE GAS - A method of producing HCl from H | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081562 | OPTICAL LEAK DETECTION SENSOR - A leak detection sensor for detecting a leakage of an electrolyte solution in a flow battery system is provided. The sensor includes a sensor housing, the sensor housing being at least partially surrounded by a fluid and having mounted therein at least one light source. The device also includes at least one light detector, wherein light emitted from at least one light source is incident on a portion of the housing in contact with a fluid and is at least partially refracted by an amount which is dependent on a refractive index of the refractor lens and the surrounding fluid, such that the amount of refraction at the refractor lens and the surrounding fluid causes a loss in a power of light detected by the at least one light detector, the light detector determines the intensity of the detected light, determines the composition of fluid surrounding the device housing based on the based on the difference between the measured light intensity and the intensity of light produced by the light source, and determines a leak if the composition of fluid is determined to be an electrolyte solution. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081563 | LITHIUM RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - A lithium-ion battery cell includes at least two working electrodes, each including an active material, an inert material, an electrolyte and a current collector, a first separator region arranged between the at least two working electrodes to separate the at least two working electrodes so that none of the working electrodes are electronically connected within the cell, an auxiliary electrode including a lithium reservoir, and a second separator region arranged between the auxiliary electrode and the at least two working electrodes to separate the auxiliary electrode from the working electrodes so that none of the working electrodes is electronically connected to the auxiliary electrode within the cell. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081564 | BATTERY SYSTEM CONTAINING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL-CONTAINING CAPSULES IN INTERIOR CONFIGURATION THEREOF - Provided is a battery system in which an interior part of a battery structure includes particles (phase-change particles) containing materials (phase-change materials) having a high latent heat of phase change at a specific temperature, contained in a capsule made of an inert material. The battery system in accordance with the present invention can prolong a service life of the battery by inhibiting temperature elevation inside the battery under normal operating conditions without substantial effects on size, shape and performance of the battery, and further, can inhibit the risk of explosion resulting from a sharp increase in temperature inside the battery under abnormal operating conditions, thereby contributing to battery safety. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081565 | Cylindrical secondary battery including center pin having improved structure - A cylindrical secondary battery including a center pin having an improved structure is disclosed. The center pin is disposed into a central opening of an electrode assembly of the cylindrical secondary battery. One end portion of the center pin has a larger diameter than a central opening of an electrode assembly, and the center pin is tapered from the one end portion to another end portion of the center pin. The center pin is forcibly pushed into the central opening of the electrode assembly. Because the center pin is coupled by forced insertion with the central opening of the electrode assembly, movement of the center pin is suppressed and noise generation is prevented. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081566 | CYLINDRICAL BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A circular cylindrical battery and a method of manufacturing the circular cylindrical battery, wherein air can be more smoothly released in liquid charging operation in a manufacturing process of the battery. A circular cylindrical battery is formed by sealing an electrode wound body in a cylindrical case and has an outer terminal member mounted to one end of the battery so as to axially penetrate through a gasket. A neck is formed at the inner surface of the cylindrical case. A flange having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the neck is formed on the outer terminal member. The gasket has a cylindrical portion and collar portions. To mount the outer terminal member to the cylindrical case, the gasket is mounted to the flange, liquid is charged from a through-hole with the flange held in a temporarily sealed state in which the flange is pressed into the cylindrical case until being in contact with the neck, and after that an end portion of the cylindrical case is bent to the inner surface side thereof. The bent section presses the collar portion to the flange to complete sealing. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081567 | BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY OF STARTING POWER UNIT FOR POWER GENERATOR - A battery module assembly is composed of a main body, a plurality of battery modules, and at least one fastening member. The main body includes a plurality of compartments, each of which can communicate with the outside thereof and which are vertically arranged along at least one stack. The battery modules are removably mounted to the compartments respectively. Each of the at least one fastening member is made of electrically conductive material and mounted to the battery module according to the arrangement of the compartments to enable each of the battery modules to be mechanically and electrically connected with the fastening member. Therefore, the battery module assembly enables the battery modules to be conveniently replaced and maintained. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081568 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module including a plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a connector for connecting a first terminal of one of the plurality of rechargeable batteries and including a first material to a second terminal of another one of the plurality of rechargeable batteries and including a second material, wherein the connector includes: a first portion connected to the first terminal and including the first material; and a second portion connected to the second terminal and including the second material, and a welded portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081569 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes: a plurality of rechargeable batteries; and a connector for connecting a first terminal of one of the plurality of rechargeable batteries and including a first material, to a second terminal of another one of the plurality of rechargeable batteries and including a second material, wherein welded portions connect the connector to the first terminal and the second terminal, respectively, at least one of the welded portions including a nugget zone including a mixture of the respective materials of the connector and a corresponding one of the first terminal or the second terminal. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081570 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - An electrode assembly and a secondary battery having the same are disclosed. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator. The positive electrode plate includes a positive electrode active material and a positive electrode tab. The negative electrode plate includes a negative electrode active material and a negative electrode tab. The separator is disposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. A negative electrode non-coating portion is disposed on the negative electrode plate corresponding to a position of the positive electrode tab. A positive electrode non-coating portion is disposed on the positive electrode plate corresponding to a position of the negative electrode tab. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081571 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A secondary battery, including an electrode assembly having a positive sheet and a negative sheet and a separator is interposed therebetween; a tape to wrap an outer surface of the electrode assembly; and a case to receive the electrode assembly. After a remainder of the tape is formed to extend beyond a lower surface of the electrode assembly and joined by a press, the remainder is positioned between a bottom surface of the case and the lower surface of the electrode assembly. According to the embodiment of the present invention, since a junction portion of the tape extended to the outside of the lower surface of the electrode assembly is bent and inserted into the case, a shock-absorbing action is provided to reduce an external shock applied to the secondary battery. Further, an additional tape process can be omitted to simplify a manufacturing process of the secondary battery. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081572 | Rechargeable battery and battery module - A battery includes a battery case, an electrode assembly in the battery case, the electrode assembly including a first electrode, a first terminal exposed to an exterior of the battery case, the first terminal being electrically connected to the first electrode, a first fixing member mechanically coupling the first terminal to the battery, the first fixing member forming at least part of an electrical path from the first terminal to the first electrode, and a corrosion resistance member providing an electrical path from the first terminal to the first fixing member and being in direct contact with each of the first terminal and the first fixing member. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081573 | Rechargeable battery - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly in a battery case, and a buffer sheet between the electrode assembly and the battery case, the buffer sheet contacting the electrode assembly and the battery case. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081574 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SECONDARY BATTERY - An electrode assembly of a secondary battery and a method of fabricating the electrode assembly of the secondary battery. An electrode assembly of a secondary battery includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator between the first and second electrode plates, the first electrode plate including a first electrode collector and a first electrode tab coupled thereto, and the second electrode plate including a second electrode collector and a second electrode tab coupled thereto; and a protective member surrounding an end of one of the first and second electrode tabs, and a portion of the one of the first and second electrode tabs is exposed from the protective member and is coupled to a non-coating portion of a respective one of the first and second electrode plates. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081575 | ACTINIC AND ELECTRON BEAM RADIATION CURABLE ELECTRODE BINDERS AND ELECTRODES INCORPORATING SAME - A process for manufacturing an electrode utilizing electron beam (EB) or actinic radiation to cure electrode binding polymers is provided. A process is also disclosed for mixing specific actinic or EB radiation curable chemical precursors with electrode solid particles, application of the mixture to an electrode current collector, followed by the application of actinic or EB radiation to the current collector for curing the polymer, thereby binding the electrode material to the current collector. Lithium ion batteries, electric double layer capacitors, and components produced therefrom are also provided. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081576 | Negative electrode for a lithium battery, method of manufacturing the same, and lithium battery including the negative electrode - A negative electrode for a lithium battery, a method of manufacturing the same, and a lithium battery including the negative electrode, the negative electrode including a collector; and an active material layer, wherein the active material layer includes an indium tin oxide material capable of intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081577 | LITHIUM SECONDARY CELL WITH HIGH CHARGE AND DISCHARGE RATE CAPABILITY - A high capacity, high charge rate lithium secondary cell includes a high capacity lithium-containing positive electrode in electronic contact with a positive electrode current collector, said current collector in electrical connection with an external circuit, a high capacity negative electrode in electronic contact with a negative electrode current collector, said current collector in electrical connection with an external circuit, a separator positioned between and in ionic contact with the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte in ionic contact with the positive and negative electrodes, wherein the total area specific impedance for the cell and the relative area specific impedances for the positive and negative electrodes are such that, during charging at greater than or equal to 4 C, the negative electrode potential is above the potential of metallic lithium. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081578 | CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a cathode active material based on lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide has nickel content of at least 40% among overall transition metals and is coated with an ion-conductive solid compound at a surface thereof. A lithium secondary battery having the disclosed cathode active material has advantages of not deteriorating electrical conductivity while maintaining high temperature stability, so as to efficiently provide high charge capacity. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081579 | ALKALINE DRY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An alkaline dry battery according to the invention includes a hollow cylindrical positive electrode mixture including a positive electrode active material; a gelled negative electrode filled into the hollow of the positive electrode mixture and including a negative electrode active material; a separator disposed between the positive electrode mixture and the gelled negative electrode; a negative electrode current collector inserted into the gelled negative electrode; a negative electrode terminal plate electrically connected to the negative electrode current collector; and an electrolyte. The negative electrode current collector includes brass having an average crystal particle size of 0.015 mm or greater. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081580 | SOLID-STATE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A solid-state lithium secondary battery includes an electrode body including a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material particles and solid electrolyte particles, a negative electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer composed of solid electrolyte particles and disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. In the solid-state lithium secondary battery, the solid electrolyte particles contained in the positive electrode and the solid electrolyte particles of the solid electrolyte layer are each composed of a lithium ion conductive material represented by chemical formula Li | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081581 | ORGANIC ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION WITH SURFACTANT AND LITHIUM BATTERY EMPLOYING THE SAME - An organic electrolytic solution and a lithium battery employing the same are provided. The organic electrolytic solution includes a lithium salt, an organic solvent containing a first solvent having a high dielectric constant and a second solvent having a low boiling point, and a surfactant including a hydrophobic portion having an aromatic group. The organic electrolytic solution effectively prevents the electrolytic solution from contacting the anode, thereby suppressing side reactions on the anode surface and improving discharge capacity, charge/discharge efficiency, lifespan, and battery reliability. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081582 | RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - A rechargeable lithium battery including: a positive electrode including a nickel-based positive active material; a negative electrode including a negative active material; and an electrolyte including a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, a first fluoroethylene carbonate additive, a second vinylethylene carbonate additive, and a third alkane sultone additive, wherein when the battery is thicker than about 5 mm, a mixing weight ratio of the first fluoroethylene carbonate additive to the second vinylethylene carbonate additive ranges from about 5:1 to about 10:1, or when the battery is thinner than about 5 mm, the mixing weight ratio of the first fluoroethylene carbonate additive to the second vinylethylene carbonate additive ranges from about 1:1 to about 4:1. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081583 | Lithium Secondary Battery Using Ionic Liquid - The lithium secondary battery of the present invention is a lithium secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a lithium salt, wherein the non-aqueous electrolyte includes, as a solvent, an ionic liquid containing a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion as an anion component; and the separator is a nonwoven fabric comprising at least one member selected from an organic fiber and a glass fiber and has a porosity of 70% or more. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081584 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system is described that enables discharge of moisture generated by the fuel cell system based on pressure differences between components of the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell that discharges oxidant offgas via a cathode discharge pipe and discharges fuel offgas and moisture to an anode drain opening that in turn discharges the fuel offgas and the moisture to a gas-liquid separator via an anode drainpipe. A throttle valve establishes a pressure difference downstream within the anode drainpipe to enable movement of the fuel offgas and the moisture from the anode drain opening to a lower pressure area of the gas-liquid separator. In addition, the pressure difference enables the fuel offgas to flow from the gas-liquid separator to the cathode discharge pipe through the throttle valve. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081585 | Process for Co-Production of Power and Carboxylic Acids - There is disclosed a process for simultaneous co-production of electric power and a short chain carboxylic acid or salt thereof from a primary alcohol fuel. The primary alcohol can be obtained from coal, natural gas, wood waste or other biomass material. Moreover, there is disclosed a process that does not produce or release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses. Specifically, there is disclosed a liquid fuel cell process technology provides electric power from coal, via a primary alcohol fuel, and allows a commercial scale electric power generating facility to capture at least 70% of the carbon contained in coal (or another carbon-based fuel source such as methane or biomass) for a beneficial and economically favorable use. The captured carbon is converted by the disclosed fuel cell process technology into industrial commodity chemicals such as formic and acetic acids. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081586 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTEGRATED FULL SPECTRUM PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY - In one embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing an energy supply using a renewable energy source is provided comprising: providing a first source of renewable energy, wherein the first source of renewable energy is intermittent or does not provide a sufficient amount of energy; providing energy from the first source of renewable energy to an electrolyzer to produce an energy carrier through electrolysis; selectably reversing the electrolyzer for use as a fuel cell; and providing the energy carrier to the electrolyzer for the production of energy. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081587 | Apparatus for Detecting Leak in Fuel Cells - Provided is an apparatus for detecting leak in fuel cells. The apparatus includes: a detection gas intake unit connected to a detection gas storage; a supply unit supplying detection gas to supply manifolds of the fuel cells; a recovering unit connected to exhaust manifolds of the fuel cells; and a measuring unit measuring pressure of the detection gas supplied to the fuel cells, wherein in the fuel cells, a product and cooling fluid are exhausted through the exhaust manifolds after cathode/anode reaction gas and cooling fluid are supplied to the inside through the supply manifolds to generate an electrochemical reaction. Accordingly, presence of leak and leaked portions of the entire fuel cells are detected by using an inert detection gas. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081588 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEM FUEL CELL FREEZING PROTECTION - A low temperature PEM fuel cell system is prevented against freezing after a shutdown in sub-freezing conditions. The fuel cell can be heated by filling an anode chamber with a fuel (the hydrogen or a hydrogen-rich reactant gas) and generating the hydrogen on a cathode. A defined amount of air is supplied to the cathode chamber. The fuel cell is locally heated to a defined temperature by the exothermic chemical reaction between the hydrogen and the oxygen on a cathode catalyst. Once the fuel cell is warmed to the defined temperature, the hydrogen generation on the cathode and the air supply can be discontinued. Water formed at the cathode can be evaporated by means of pre-heating of an air flow. This procedure provides plain saturation of the cathode with the hydrogen and, as result, mild, safe heating the fuel cell without use of an additional external power supply. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081589 | SWIRL CHAMBER FOR A FUEL CELL COOLING MANIFOLD - A fuel cell manifold holding pressurized cooling fluid is attached to a plurality of cells. A swirl chamber communicating cooling fluid from the manifold to the cells slows the speed of the cooling fluid and lowers its pressure as it enters a fuel cell cooling path. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081590 | Fuel Cell Unit Including a Storage Unit for Storing and Providing Liquid Water Coolant - A fuel cell unit is provided having at least one fuel cell to which is connected a coolant circuit associated with a storage unit for storing and providing liquid water coolant at the fuel cell both under normal operating conditions and under frost conditions. The storage unit is set to provide a smaller amount of liquid water coolant under frost conditions than under normal operating conditions. | 2011-04-07 |
| 20110081591 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - The present invention relates to a new method for the production of electrochemical cells, in particular individual cells for fuel cells and stacks as well as components and semi-finished parts required for this purpose. The gas diffusion layer is fixed on the bipolar plate by constructional measures and thus an improved positioning of the individual components of an electrochemical cell, in particular an individual cell for fuel cells is achieved. The method according to the invention allows for a flexible production. The semi-finished parts according to the invention are valuable, storable intermediate products which substantially reduce the lead times in the production of electrochemical cells, in particular individual cells for fuel cells. | 2011-04-07 |
