20th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130122304 | DRY LIQUID - A dry liquid, comprising at least one additive having a molar mass greater than 20 g/mol, a melting temperature less than 500° C., and a boiling point, measured at 101325 Pa, greater than 100° C. and at least one calcium carbonate as a carrier material, wherein the calcium carbonate is precipitated calcium carbonate. The dry liquid is suitable in particular for introducing at least one preferably fluid additive into a chemical composition. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122305 | INDIUM TIN OXIDE POWDER, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION, AND INDIUM TIN HYDROXIDE - One aspect of an indium tin oxide powder has a specific surface area of 55 m | 2013-05-16 |
20130122306 | ACID STRENGTHENING OF GLASS - Disclosed herein are methods for strengthening glass articles having strength-limiting surface flaws, together with strengthened glass articles produced by such methods, and electronic devices incorporating the strengthened glass articles. The methods generally involve contacting the glass articles with a substantially fluoride-free aqueous acidic treating medium for a time at least sufficient to increase the rupture failure points of the glass articles. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122307 | METHOD FOR COATING A METAL OR PLASTIC SUBSTRATE, COATING THAT CAN BE OBTAINED THEREFROM, AND COATED SUBSTRATE - A method for coating an uncoated or precoated metallic or plastics substrate by (a) applying an aqueous coating composition (W) whose constituents are free or substantially free from blocked isocyanate groups, which comprises an aqueous dispersion of an epoxide-amine adduct, and which comprises either no crosslinking agent or one or more nonblocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agents, to the substrate, (b) optionally applying one or more further coating compositions, and (c) curing the coating composition (W) and, where appropriate, the further coating composition(s) at temperatures of below 90° C. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122308 | RESIN COMPOSITION AND USES OF THE SAME - A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises:
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20130122309 | POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE DISPERSION - The invention relates to a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solvent dispersion composition containing PVDF (such as KYNAR 500) that is free of fluorosurfactants, an organic solvent, and low levels of dispersants. A pigmented version of this dispersion is also covered. The dispersion is useful for producing tough, chemical-resistant coatings, especially on metallic substrates, including for use as a coil coating or an architectural coating. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122310 | RADIATION CURABLE AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a radiation curable aqueous composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated polymer (1) which is the reaction product of a water-dispersible (meth)acrylic polymer A containing pendant hydroxyl or isocyanate groups, and containing pendant groups capable to render the polymer dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after reaction with a neutralizing agent; at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound B which can be radically polymerized under irradiation and which attaches to the (meth)acrylic polymer A by an urethane linkage; and, optionally, at least one neutralizing agent C. The present invention further relates to the making and use of such radiation curable aqueous compositions. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122311 | OPTICAL LAYERED BODY, POLARIZER AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides an optical layered body having excellent antistatic properties, optical characteristics, hardness, adhesion, and interference fringe prevention performance, which can be produced at a low cost. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122312 | STACK-UP STRUCTURE OF AN OPTICAL PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an optical panel, and more particularly, to a stack-up structure of an optical panel and the manufacturing method thereof, wherein the stack-up structure comprises: a first laminating element, which has a first laminating face; and a first protective layer, which is formed on the first laminating face of the first laminating element for flattening the first laminating face. The present disclosure allows a protective layer to be coated on a surface of a laminate to overcome unevenness problem on the surface of the laminating element, thereby avoiding generation of bubbles and enhancing the yield of products. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122313 | ION EXCHANGEABLE GLASS WITH HIGH CRACK INITIATION THRESHOLD - Alkali aluminosilicate glasses that are resistant to damage due to sharp impact and capable of fast ion exchange are provided. The glasses comprise at least 4 mol % P | 2013-05-16 |
20130122314 | RAPID CURE SILICONE LUBRICIOUS COATINGS - Novel, lubricious coatings for medical devices are disclosed. The coatings provide improved lubricity and durability, and are readily applied in coating processes. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such coatings. The catalyst provides for rapid curing, while inhibiting cross-linking at ambient temperatures, thereby improving the production pot life of the coatings. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122315 | COATING LAYER WITH LOW-FRICTION FOR VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a low-friction coating layer for vehicle components comprising: a Ti layer on a surface of a base material; a TiN layer on the Ti layer surface; a TiAgN layer on the TiN layer surface; and an Ag layer transferred on the TiAgN layer surface, and a method for producing the same. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122316 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING METALIZED FIBROUS COMPOSITE SHEET WITH OLEFIN COATING - A composite sheet is manufactured by depositing a multi-layer coating on the outer surface of a substrate, the coating comprising a metal layer and an outer polymeric layer formed from a precursor comprising a polymerizable composition that includes a olefin group and a moisture curable group, such as an isocyanate or silane group. After the precursor is applied, the composite sheet is exposed to both beam radiation and moisture, which respectively promote polymerization and curing at different sites of the precursor. The function of the cured polymeric layer includes protecting the metal layer from corrosion. The amenability of the isocyanate or silane functionality to moisture-promoted coupling promotes substantially full conversion and curing of the precursor, even of portions of the substrate that are geometrically shadowed from incident beam radiation. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122317 | Nanocrystalline Interlayer Coating For Increasing Service Life Of Thermal Barrier Coating on High Temperature Components - A coated substrate including a substrate having a surface, a bond coat proximate to the substrate surface, a yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thermal barrier layer opposite the substrate surface, and at least one interlayer disposed between the bond coat and the thermal barrier layer, wherein the interlayer contains an alloy having a nanocrystalline grain structure. A method for coating a substrate to be exposed to high in service temperatures and/or temperature cycles including depositing a bond coating on substrate surface, depositing at least one nanocrystalline interlayer on the bond coat opposite the substrate surface, and depositing a yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thermal barrier coating on the nanocrystalline interlayer opposite the bond coat, wherein the service life of the YSZ thermal barrier coating is extended relative to a substrate coated with the bond coating and the thermal barrier without the interlayer disposed therebetween. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122318 | SURFACE-PASSIVATED LITHIUM METAL AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A surface-passivated lithium metal, which has a composite top layer containing or consisting of at least two poorly soluble components containing lithium. Production of the surface-passivated lithium metal such that lithium metal below 180° C., thus in the solid state, is transformed into an inert, aprotic solvent with a passivating agent of the general formula Li[P(C | 2013-05-16 |
20130122319 | ALLERGEN REDUCING AGENT, AND PROCESSED PRODUCT, COATING MATERIAL, AND WOOD BUILDING MATERIAL USING SAME - An allergen reducing agent is provided that contains a terpenoid polymer or copolymer as an active component, and that functions to reduce allergens such as mites and pollen, and is capable of suppressing coloring. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122320 | Martensitic Stainless Steel and Production Method Therefor - A martensitic stainless steel for use in tableware, knives, scissors and the like, containing in % by weight, 0.10 to 0.50% carbon and 11 to 16% chromium, and a production method therefore. A production method for mid-carbon martensitic stainless steel in a strip-casting device comprising a pair of rolls rotating in opposite directions, edge dams respectively provided to both sides of the rolls so as to form a molten steel pool, and a meniscus shield for supplying inert nitrogen gas to the upper surface of the molten steel pool, wherein a stainless-steel thin sheet is produced by supplying a molten stainless steel of the above composition to the molten steel pool via a nozzle from a tundish, and a hot-rolled annealed strip is produced to a rolling reduction of 5 to 40% using in-line rollers, and relates to martensitic stainless steel produced by the production method | 2013-05-16 |
20130122321 | Methods and Compositions for Metal Nanoparticle Treated Surfaces - The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising metal nanoparticles. The invention comprises metal nanoparticles and surfaces treated with a metal nanoparticle coating. The present invention further comprises compositions for preparing nanoparticles comprising at least one stabilizing agent, one or more metal compounds, at least one reducing agent and a solvent. In one aspect, the stabilizing agent comprises a surfactant or a polymer. The polymer may comprise polymers such as polyacrylamides, polyurethanes, and polyamides. In one aspect, the metal compound comprises a salt comprising a metal cation and an anion. The anion may comprise saccharinate derivatives, long chain fatty acids, and alkyl dicarboxylates. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122322 | STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HOT-PRESSED PART USING STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING - In order to provide a steel sheet for hot pressing from which a hot-pressed part excellent in perforation corrosion resistance is obtainable and a method of manufacturing a hot-pressed part using the steel sheet for hot pressing, provided is a steel sheet for hot pressing having, sequentially on a surface of a base steel sheet: a plating layer I containing 60% by mass or more of Ni and the remainder consisting of Zn and inevitable impurities, a coating mass thereof being 0.01 to 5 g/m | 2013-05-16 |
20130122323 | Cu ALLOY FILM FOR DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a display device which is provided with a Cu alloy film having high adhesion to an oxygen-containing insulator layer and a low electrical resistivity. The present invention relates to a Cu alloy film for a display device, said film having a stacked structure including a first layer (Y) composed of a Cu alloy containing, in total, 1.2-20 atm % of at least one element selected from among a group composed of Zn, Ni, Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, W, Nb and Mn, and a second layer (X) composed of pure Cu or a Cu alloy having Cu as a main component and an electrical resistivity lower than that of the first layer (Y). A part of or the whole first layer (Y) is directly in contact with an oxygen-containing insulator layer ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130122324 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - A surface treatment method for aluminum or aluminum alloy includes the following steps: An aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate is provided. A metallic nickel layer is formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate by replacement reaction using a water solution. The water solution substantially comprises nickel sulfate, sodium citrate, potassium sodium tartrate, and sodium hydroxide. An electroless nickel layer is then formed on the metallic nickel layer by electroless nickel plating. An article manufactured by the method is also provided. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122325 | NODULAR GRAPHITE CAST IRON AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING VANE USING THE SAME - A nodular graphite cast iron, a method for fabricating a vane for a rotary compressor using nodular graphite cast iron, and a vane for a rotary compressor using the same are provided. The nodular graphite cast iron includes 3.4 wt % to 3.9 wt % of carbon (C), 2.0 wt % to 3.0 wt % of silicon (Si), 0.3 wt % to 1.0 wt % of manganese (Mn), 0.1 wt % to 1.0 wt % of chromium (Cr), 0.04 wt % to 0.15 wt % of titanium (Ti), less than 0.08 w% of phosphorus (P), less than 0.025 wt % of sulphur (S), 0.03 wt % to 0.05 wt % of magnesium (Mg), 0.02 wt % to 0.04 wt % of rare earth resource, iron (Fe) and impurities as the remnants, and includes a bainite matrix structure, nodular graphite, and 15 vol % to 35 vol % of carbide. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122326 | Electrodeposited Nano-Twins Copper Layer and Method of Fabricating the Same - An electrodeposited nano-twins copper layer, a method of fabricating the same, and a substrate comprising the same are disclosed. According to the present invention, at least 50% in volume of the electrodeposited nano-twins copper layer comprises plural grains adjacent to each other, wherein the said grains are made of stacked twins, the angle of the stacking directions of the nano-twins between one grain and the neighboring grain is between 0 to 20 degrees. The electrodeposited nano-twins copper layer of the present invention is highly reliable with excellent electro-migration resistance, hardness, and Young's modulus. Its manufacturing method is also fully compatible to semiconductor process. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING SELECTED TOPOGRAPHIES TO ALUMINUM SHEET METAL - A method for surface treating work rolls to produce isotropic textured aluminum sheet features shot-peening the surface of the working rolls that produce the sheet. The media may be steel balls, such as ball bearings or other media, such as glass or ceramic balls, depending upon the optical properties desired for the aluminum sheet, e.g., in terms of diffuseness or brightness of reflection. The various parameters of shot-peening can be varied to accommodate given properties of the roll, such as hardness and existing surface texture to achieve a given desired surface texture. A sheet surface with target properties and the work roll processing needed to produce it may be generated by computer modeling. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122328 | VAPOR DEPOSITION OF METAL OXIDES, SILICATES AND PHOSPHATES, AND SILICON DIOXIDE - Metal silicates or phosphates are deposited on a heated substrate by the reaction of vapors of alkoxysilanols or alkylphosphates along with reactive metal amides, alkyls or alkoxides. For example, vapors of tris(tert-butoxy)silanol react with vapors of tetrakis(ethylmethylamido)hafnium to deposit hafnium silicate on surfaces heated to 300° C. The product film has a very uniform stoichiometry throughout the reactor. Similarly, vapors of diisopropylphosphate react with vapors of lithium bis(ethyldimethylsilyl)amide to deposit lithium phosphate films on substrates heated to 250° C. Supplying the vapors in alternating pulses produces these same compositions with a very uniform distribution of thickness and excellent step coverage. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122329 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack may be used with a protection circuit module in common for serial or parallel connection of unit cells. The rechargeable battery pack may include a plurality of unit cells for forming a rechargeable battery by providing an electrode assembly to a pouch, a protection circuit module electrically connected to the unit cells, and a connector connected to the protection circuit module. The protection circuit module may include a serial protection circuit for electrically connecting the unit cells in series and a parallel protection circuit for electrically connecting the unit cells in parallel. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122330 | LITHIUM CELLS AND BATTERIES WITH IMPROVED STABILITY AND SAFETY, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND APPLICATION IN MOBILE AND STATIONARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ACCUMULATORS - The invention relates to a battery comprising an electrode separator arrangement filled with an electrolyte, characterised in that the electrode separator arrangement is at least partially covered with a casting compound (FIG. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122331 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM - A Lithium Ion battery cooling system for use in a hybrid vehicle comprises a plurality of self-contained liquid cooling modules, each cooling module including a closed and sealed container having an interior space. Each cooling module includes a battery assembly disposed within the interior space of the container and a plurality of battery cells having at least one fluid channel formed therebetween for receiving a fluid therein. A dielectric fluid is disposed within the at least one fluid channel. The dielectric fluid substantially immerses and is in contact with the battery assembly to heat and cool the battery assembly. A heating element is disposed within the interior space and heats the dielectric fluid. A cooling element is disposed within the interior space and cools the dielectric fluid. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122332 | IN-CELL BATTERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE - Various embodiments relate to an in-cell battery management device including: an integrated circuit (IC) including a controller, a resistive balancer, a voltage sensor, and a pressure sensor; and an IC package that encloses the IC having a hole over the pressure sensor wherein the hole allows the pressure sensor to measure pressure in a battery cell; wherein the IC package is contact with the battery cell. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122333 | BIPOLAR BATTERY - A bipolar battery includes: a power generation element formed by stacking a plurality of bipolar electrodes, in which an electrode layer is formed on a front and a rear of a collector, via an electrolyte layer; an elastic metal portion provided in contact with the power generation element so as to contact the power generation element in point or line contact when no external force is exerted thereon and contact the power generation element in surface contact when external force is exerted thereon; and an outer covering material provided to accommodate the power generation element and the elastic metal portion, an internal air pressure of which is set to be lower than an atmospheric pressure such that the elastic metal portion is caused to contact the power generation element in surface contact by a pressure difference between the internal air pressure and the atmospheric pressure. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122334 | AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE LITHIUM SULFUR BATTERIES - Provided are lithium sulfur battery cells that use water as an electrolyte solvent. In various embodiments the water solvent enhances one or more of the following cell attributes: energy density, power density and cycle life. Significant cost reduction can also be realized by using an aqueous electrolyte in combination with a sulfur cathode. For instance, in applications where cost per Watt-Hour (Wh) is paramount, such as grid storage and traction applications, the use of an aqueous electrolyte in combination with inexpensive sulfur as the cathode active material can be a key enabler for the utility and automotive industries, providing a cost effective and compact solution for load leveling, electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122335 | BATTERY CELL AND BATTERY MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a battery cell and a battery module including the same. The battery cell is provided with a vent part, which is a predetermined region of a sealing part of a case having a width narrower than that of the other region thereof, thereby making it possible to easily discharge gas. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122336 | POUCH TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a pouch type secondary battery. In more detail, a pouch type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a pouch type battery case, a sealing part, and an exhaust part, wherein the exhaust part is formed to have adhesion weaker than that of the sealing part to release the sealing of the exhaust part when the pouch type secondary battery is swollen due to high pressure generated within the secondary battery under the conditions of overheating such as overcharging, internal short, and the like, thereby discharging materials in the pouch type secondary battery to the outside so as to secure safety of the pouch type secondary battery. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122337 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK - An electric vehicle battery pack includes a battery case, a cooling air intake member, a first cooling air exhaust member, a second cooling air exhaust member, and a first cooling fan. The battery case is disposed under a passenger compartment of an electric vehicle to contain a plurality of batteries. The first cooling air exhaust member is disposed to overlap at least a part of the cooling air intake member when viewed from a width direction of the electric vehicle. The second cooling air exhaust member is disposed to overlap at least a part of the cooling air intake member when viewed from the width direction. The first and second cooling air exhaust members are respectively disposed on both sides of the cooling air intake member in the width direction. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122338 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK - An electric vehicle battery pack includes a battery case, a cooling air intake member, a cooling air exhaust member, and a first cooling fan. The cooling air is to be drawn through the cooling air intake member into a cooling passage. The cooling air intake member is disposed between the battery case and a passenger compartment. The cooling air is to be exhausted through the first cooling air exhaust member from the cooling passage. The first cooling air exhaust member includes a first cooling air exhaust passage through which the cooling air from the cooling passage is to flow. The first cooling air exhaust member is disposed between the battery case and the passenger compartment. At least a part of the first cooling air exhaust passage is disposed between the first cooling fan and the passenger compartment. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122339 | BATTERY - A battery according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a battery cartridge module which generates electric current, and which is formed by stacking a plurality of battery cartridges, each of which has a plurality of through holes formed by opening one side thereof; pack brackets which support the battery cartridge modules such that the battery cartridge modules are stacked into a layer; and a plurality of long bolts inserted into the respective through holes such that the long bolts penetrate through the respective battery cartridges and fasten the battery cartridge modules to the pack brackets. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122340 | Battery Pack with a Heat Dissipation Structure - A battery pack with a heat dissipation structure comprises two battery modules, four heat dissipation elements, and four spacing sleeves that are combined by four screws. The four heat dissipation elements and the four spacing sleeves are disposed between the two battery modules. The dissipation elements are in direct contact with the respective battery modules, so that the heat of the respective battery module will be conducted to the heat dissipation plates then dissipated into the air through the heat dissipation fins of the heat dissipation plates. Between the two battery modules is formed a heat dissipation channel, which can avoid the heat accumulation due to direct contact of the two battery modules while allowing the hot air in the heat dissipation channel to be exchanged to the cool air outside the battery pack. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122341 | BATTERY OF ACCUMULATORS OF EASY DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY - A battery comprises electrochemical accumulators of which a subset defines a first stage of electrically parallel-connected accumulators and another subset defines a second stage of electrically parallel-connected accumulators. Each accumulator of the first stage is series-connected to an accumulator of the second stage by a third distinct electrical connector defined by a through-bore. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122342 | Electrical Assembly - An electrical assembly is assembled by affixing two conductors to a battery block without the use of solder, inserting a PCB into a PCB opening in the battery block and inserting a battery into a battery block opening in the battery block. Each of the two conductors will have a first lead in mechanical and electrical contact with the battery without the use of any solder and a second lead in mechanical and electrical contact with the PCB without any use of solder. As a result of such assembly, the PCB is held within the PCB opening by a mechanical fit without the use of any solder. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122343 | COVER - A battery cover includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion, and a coupling portion that is arranged in a position lower than upper surfaces of the first cover portion and the second cover portion, between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. The coupling portion includes a connection portion that is fixed to the second cover portion and a hinge portion that is thinner than the connection portion. The hinge portion is provided such that hinge end portions on both sides are thicker than a hinge center portion. Each of the hinge end portions is formed such that a side end surface thereof is a curved surface which is gently inclined from the side of the first cover portion to the side of the second cover portion and that an upper surface thereof is formed into a substantially arc-shaped curved surface which is thinnest in its center and inclined upward to gradually become thicker from the center toward both support ends. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122344 | AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE LITHIUM SULFUR BATTERIES - Provided are lithium sulfur battery cells that use water as an electrolyte solvent. In various embodiments the water solvent enhances one or more of the following cell attributes: energy density, power density and cycle life. Significant cost reduction can also be realized by using an aqueous electrolyte in combination with a sulfur cathode. For instance, in applications where cost per Watt-Hour (Wh) is paramount, such as grid storage and traction applications, the use of an aqueous electrolyte in combination with inexpensive sulfur as the cathode active material can be a key enabler for the utility and automotive industries, providing a cost effective and compact solution for load leveling, electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122345 | ELECTRODE LEAD CONNECTION BODY, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ELECTRICITY STORING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electrode lead connection body includes a first member that includes a same material as the positive electrode lead and is configured to be connected the positive electrode lead, a second member that includes a same material as the negative electrode lead and is configured to be connected the negative electrode lead, the first and second members being joined to each other at a portion excluding a positive electrode joint as a portion to be joined to the positive electrode lead and a negative electrode joint as a portion to be joined to the negative electrode lead, and an insulating material at a position between the first and second members and near a joint portion to join the first and second members so as to prevent a contact between the first and second members. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122346 | BATTERY SPACE, BATTERY PROTECTING DEVICE AND POWER BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - A battery spacer is provided. The battery spacer ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130122347 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A power storage device having: a laminated body formed by providing a separator layer between a first electrode which is one of a cathode and an anode and a second electrode which is the other electrode; an electrolyte; and a package which houses the laminated body and the electrolyte. At least two first electrode composite sheets are included which are each obtained by integrating a first collector electrode, a first electrode active material layer provided on one principal surface of the first collector electrode, and a separator layer covering at least part of the one principal surface, and the other principal surface of the first collector electrode of one first electrode composite sheet out of the at least two first electrode composite sheets is opposed to, and bonded to, the other principal surface of the first collector electrode of the other first electrode composite sheet. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122348 | BATTERY ELECTRODE, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, a battery electrode includes an active material layer and a current collector is provided. The active material layer contains particles of a monoclinic β-type titanium complex oxide and particles of a lithium titanate having a spinel structure. When a particle size frequency distribution of particles contained in the active material layer is measured by the laser diffraction and scattering method, a first peak P | 2013-05-16 |
20130122349 | ELECTRODE, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an electrode includes a current collector, an active material-containing layer, a first peak, a second peak and a pore volume. The active material-containing layer contains an active material having a lithium absorption potential of 0.4 V (vs. Li/Li | 2013-05-16 |
20130122350 | STORAGE ELEMENT FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE, ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE USING SAID STORAGE ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STORAGE ELEMENT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - [Object] One object is to provide an electric storage element for electrochemical devices that can prevent fall of active material powder from an outer edge of an active material layer, thereby preventing functional disorders due to the fall of the active material powder. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122351 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention provides a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, comprising an electrode group including a positive electrode, a negative electrode including a material for absorbing-desorbing lithium ions, and a separator arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte impregnated in the electrode group and including a nonaqueous solvent and a lithium salt dissolved in the nonaqueous solvent, and a jacket for housing the electrode group and having a thickness of 0.3 mm or less, wherein the nonaqueous solvent γ-butyrolactone in an amount larger than 50% by volume and not larger than 95% by volume based on the total amount of the nonaqueous solvent. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122352 | SINTERED NICKEL POSITIVE ELECTRODE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ALKALINE STORAGE BATTERY INCLUDING THE SINTERED NICKEL POSITIVE ELECTRODE - Disclosed is a sintered nickel positive electrode that has an expanded usable range to a low charging region by using nickel hydroxide having a particular crystal structure as a main component of a positive electrode active material. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122353 | SECONDARY BATTERY - An object of the invention is to provide a secondary battery having satisfactory high-temperature cycle characteristics. The present invention relates to a laminate type secondary battery including an electrode element containing an electrode pair in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are arranged so as to face each other, an electrolyte and a jacket housing the electrode element and the electrolyte, in which the negative electrode includes a negative-electrode active material containing at least one of a metal (a) capable of forming an alloy with lithium and a metal oxide (b) capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions, a negative electrode binder and a negative electrode current collector; the electrolyte contains a nonaqueous solvent and biphenyl; and the content of the biphenyl in the electrolyte is 0.5 to 2.5% by mass, based on the total of the nonaqueous solvent and the biphenyl. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122354 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - It is an object to provide a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery whose battery characteristics can be considerably improved by considerably improving the dispersibility of a carbon conductive agent and forming a good conductive network, and a method for producing the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. A polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer serving as a dispersant and a polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester are mixed with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone serving as a dispersion medium, and then acetylene black is added thereto to prepare a carbon slurry. Subsequently, a positive electrode active material and a binder are mixed with the carbon slurry to prepare a positive electrode active material slurry. A positive electrode | 2013-05-16 |
20130122355 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator provided between the first electrode and the second electrode; a first current collecting plate electrically connected to the first electrode; a second current collecting plate electrically connected to the second electrode; and a case for receiving the electrode assembly, the first current collecting plate, and the second current collecting plate, wherein the first current collecting plate is electrically connected to an inner wall of the case. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122356 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly performing charging and discharging; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case; an electrode terminal in a terminal hole of the cap plate, the electrode terminal being electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and an insulator electrically insulating the electrode terminal and the cap plate, wherein the insulator includes a first member between an outside of the cap plate and a surface of the electrode terminal facing the cap plate, and a second member enclosing an outer surface of the electrode terminal and the first member and being coupled with the first member with a step structure. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122357 | EXPLOSION-PROOF SECONDARY BATTERY - An explosion-proof secondary battery includes a shell, an anode cap, a sealing ring, and a separating structure. The shell defines an opening on the top, and the shell comprises a crimping portion extending from the opening; the anode cap is disposed in the opening and latched with the crimping portion; the sealing ring is configured to seal a gap between the anode cap and the crimping portion; and a separating structure is disposed in the gap, and the separating structure resists the sealing ring; wherein the gap is remained when the sealing ring is melted, the anode cap is fixed to the shell by the crimping portion. In the explosion-proof secondary battery, due to the separating structure resisting the sealing ring, there is a gap between the anode cap and the periphery of the crimping portion of the shell, the internal gas of the explosion-proof secondary battery may successfully exhaust from the gap. Therefore, the internal air pressure of the explosion-proof secondary battery is decreased, and the separating structure prevents the explosion-proof secondary from exploding. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122358 | SEALING MATERIAL COMPOSITION FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING SAME - Disclosed is a sealing material composition for a secondary battery, which is capable of providing a safe sealing layer that exhibits excellent adhesion in the sealing portion, while preventing leakage of the electrolyte solution. Specifically disclosed is a sealing material composition for a secondary battery, which is characterized by containing a diene rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, carbon and an organic liquid material. The sealing material composition for a secondary battery is also characterized in that the number of coarse particles contained in 3 mL of the composition is 10 or less, said coarse particles having a maximum diameter of 10 μm or more. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122359 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE FOR USE IN LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, VEHICLE, DEVICE WITH BATTERY MOUNTED THEREON, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A positive electrode plate for a lithium ion secondary battery is made of aluminum and includes a positive current collecting foil made of aluminum, in which at least a main surface portion constituting a main surface is porous, a positive active material layer formed on the main surface portion of the positive current collecting foil, and a coating layer, having electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, formed between the positive current collecting foil and the positive active material layer to directly coat the main surface of the positive current collecting foil. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122360 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention provides a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that includes inside a battery cell; a positive electrode; a negative electrode prepared by using a negative electrode paste containing a silicon-based negative electrode active material; and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, wherein an ionic compound represented by the following general formula (1) is contained inside the battery cell, | 2013-05-16 |
20130122361 | FLUORIDE ION ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - Electrochemical cells of the present invention are versatile and include primary and secondary cells useful for a range of important applications including use in portable electronic devices. Electrochemical cells of the present invention also exhibit enhanced safety and stability relative to conventional state of the art primary lithium batteries and lithium ion secondary batteries. For example, electrochemical cells of the present invention include secondary electrochemical cells using anion charge carriers capable of accommodation by positive and negative electrodes comprising anion host materials, which entirely eliminate the need for metallic lithium or dissolved lithium ion in these systems. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122362 | BIPOLAR ELECTRODE, BIPOLAR SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BIPOLAR ELECTRODE - A bipolar electrode is composed of a first active material layer which is, for example, a positive electrode active material layer formed to include a first active material on one side of a collector, and a second active material layer which is, for example, a negative electrode active material layer formed to include a second active material with less compressive strength than that of the first active material on the other side of the collector. Then, a density adjusting additive which is an additive material with larger compressive strength than that of the second active material is included in the second active material layer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122363 | CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a cathode active material for secondary batteries comprising at least one compound selected from the following formula 1: (1−s−t)[Li(Li | 2013-05-16 |
20130122364 | BINDER FOR SECONDARY BATTERY PROVIDING EXCELLENT ADHESION STRENGTH AND CYCLE PROPERTY - Provided is a binder for secondary battery electrodes comprising a copolymer consisting of 79 to 98% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of (a) an ethylenically unsaturated carbonic acid ester monomer and (b) a vinyl monomer and a nitrile monomer, (c) 1 to 20% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carbonic acid monomer, and (d) 1 to 20% by weight of a phosphorus (P)-containing monomer including a P═O bond and one or more reactive double bonds in a molecular structure thereof, based on the total weight of the binder. The binder fundamentally improves stability of an electrode in the process of fabricating the electrode, thus providing secondary batteries with superior cycle properties. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122365 | MULTILAYER MATERIAL BASED ON ACTIVE LITHIUM, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL GENERATORS - A method for preparing a multilayer material based on active lithium, by depositing a film of active lithium on a protective layer at a sufficient speed so that substantially no oxidation of the lithium occurs, and/or during a sufficient time for the adhesion of the lithium to develop after contact with the protective layer. The multilayer material, when incorporated in an electrochemical battery as an anode, has excellent impedance stability and no formation of dendrites during the cycling. Batteries where the anode is the multilayer material are particularly efficient in terms of their coulomb efficiency. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122366 | CATHODE PLATE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND SECONDARY BATTERY PROVIDED WITH THE CATHODE PLATE - Disclosed is a cathode plate for a secondary battery, which includes a collector, and a cathode active material layer, wherein the cathode active material layer is formed of multiple layers of coating films formed on a surface of the collector and obtained by application and drying of an aqueous paste, which is obtained by kneading and dispersing an iron lithium phosphate material having an olivine structure as the cathode active material, an electroconductive material, a water-soluble thickner, a binder, and water as a dispersion medium. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122367 | LITHIUM PRIMARY CELL - The lithium primary battery of the present invention includes a positive electrode including a first active material capable of absorbing lithium ions and a second active material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions. The second active material is automatically charged by the first active material while the lithium primary battery is in an open circuit state. The first active material is, for example, graphite fluoride or manganese dioxide. The second active material is, for example, an organic compound having two or more ketone groups in a molecule. The second active material may be a polymer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122368 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - A negative electrode material is provided for lithium ion batteries offering a high capacity and a long cycle life. It is an alloy material consisting essentially of Si, Al, M1, and M2 wherein M1 is a transition metal, and M2 is a metal element of Groups 4 and 5, and having an Si—Al-M1−M2 alloy phase constituting fine crystal grains and an Si phase precipitating along crystal grain boundaries to form a network. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122369 | NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME - A negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same. The negative active material includes a carbon-nanoparticle composite including a crystalline carbon material including pores, and amorphous nanoparticles dispersed either inside the pores, or on the surface of the crystalline carbon material, or both inside the pores and on the surface of the crystalline carbon material. At least one of the amorphous nanoparticles includes a metal oxide layer in a form of a film on the surface, and the amorphous nanoparticles have a full width at half maximum of about 0.35 degree (°) or greater at a crystal plane producing the highest peak as measured by X-ray diffraction analysis. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122370 | CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY CONTAINING PHOSPHATE FLUORIDE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a cathode active material for lithium secondary battery containing the compound of Formula 1 doped or coated with phosphate fluoride, prepared by adding phosphate fluoride to the precursor compound and subjecting to sintering and heat-treatment process, which has improved lifecycle and stability so that it can be used to improve efficiency of lithium secondary battery: | 2013-05-16 |
20130122371 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - To provide a lithium secondary battery excellent in the life characteristic and the power density. A lithium secondary battery, comprising: a positive electrode capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; and an negative electrode capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, wherein the positive electrode contains a manganese-containing positive electrode active material of a spinel structure and an oxide that coats the surface of this positive electrode active material, wherein the oxide contains a metallic element, wherein the metallic element forms a solid solution with the positive electrode active material, and wherein the atomic concentration of the metallic element is approximately 0 at depths of from 50 to 100 nm from an external surface of the negative electrode. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122372 | Spinel-Type Lithium Transition Metal Oxide and Positive Electrode Active Material for Lithium Battery - Provided is spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide (LMO) used as a positive electrode active material for lithium battery, said LMO being capable of simultaneously achieving all output characteristics (rate characteristics), high temperature cycle life characteristics, and rapid charging characteristics. The disclosed is spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide including, besides Li and Mn, one or more elements selected from a group consisting of Mg, Ti, Ni, Co, and Fe, and having crystallite size of between 200 nm and 1000 nm and strain of 0.0900 or less. Because the crystallite size is markedly large, oxygen deficiency is markedly little, and the structure is strong, when the LMO is used as a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries, all output characteristics (rate characteristics), high temperature cycle life characteristics, and rapid charging characteristics can be achieved simultaneously. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122373 | LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a lithium ion secondary battery which is low in capacity drop of the battery during fast-charge and has high energy density. In the present lithium ion secondary battery, the positive electrode contains a lithium nickel manganese oxide represented by formula (I): | 2013-05-16 |
20130122374 | LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ELECTRODES WITH SHAPE-MEMORY-ALLOY CURRENT COLLECTING SUBSTRATES - Lithium-ion battery electrode constructions use an array of nanowires (or of other long thin shapes) of active electrode material anchored at one end to a surface of a metal current collector sheet in an electrode assembly or construction. This form of active electrode material permits good contact with a liquid lithium-ion containing electrolyte that infiltrates the closely-spaced thin shapes. Stresses arising from volume changes in the long shapes with lithiation and de-lithiation of the active material is mitigated by strategic placement of shape memory apply forms between attachment surfaces of the active electrode material and other members of the electrode assembly. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122375 | POROUS METAL BODY, AND ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND BATTERY BOTH INCORPORATING THE BODY - The invention offers a porous metal body that has a three-dimensional network structure, that has less reduction in performance during the pressing and compressing steps when an electrode material is produced, and that can be used as an electrode material capable of achieving good electric properties, a method of producing the porous metal body, and an electrode material and a battery both incorporating the foregoing porous metal body. A porous metal body has a skeleton structure that is formed of a metal layer, that has a three-dimensional network structure, and that has an end portion provided with a nearly spherical portion. It is desirable that the metal be aluminum and that the nearly spherical portion have a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the skeleton structure. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122376 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING SOLID ELECTROLYTE LAYER, METHOD FOR FORMING SOLID ELECTROLYTE LAYER, SOLID ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A composition for forming a solid electrolyte layer for use in the formation of a solid electrolyte layer of a lithium ion secondary battery contains first particles made of a lanthanum titanate and second particles made of a lithium titanate. It is preferable that the first particles have an average particle size of 50 nm or more and 300 nm or less. It is preferable that the second particles have an average particle size of 10 nm or more and 50 nm or less. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122377 | ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR A LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are an electrolyte solution for lithium secondary battery, which includes dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate and a (meth)acrylate compound having a C | 2013-05-16 |
20130122378 | ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrolyte solution for a rechargeable lithium battery that includes a lithium salt; a non-aqueous organic solvent including ethyl acetate; and an additive including a sultone-based compound, wherein the sultone-based compound is included in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 5 wt % based on the total amount of the electrolyte solution is provided. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122379 | LITHIUM-ION BATTERY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A lithium-ion battery and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The lithium-ion battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte solution. The cathode is disposed opposite to the anode. The separator is disposed between the anode and the cathode, where an accommodating region is defined by the anode, the cathode and the separator. The electrolyte solution disposed within the accommodating region includes an organic solvent, a lithium salt and an additive. The additive includes a sulfonyl-containing species, and the content thereof is 0.1 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the electrolyte solution. The whole-cell potential of the lithium-ion battery is 4.5 V or above. In the lithium-ion battery and the method for fabricating the same of the invention, the sulfonyl-containing species serves as the additive, so that the battery is capable of being operated under a condition of high-voltage charge and discharge. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122380 | CATHOLYTES FOR AQUEOUS LITHIUM/AIR BATTERY CELLS - Li/air battery cells are configurable to achieve very high energy density. The cells include a protected a lithium metal or alloy anode and an aqueous catholyte in a cathode compartment. In addition to the aqueous catholyte, components of the cathode compartment include an air cathode (e.g., oxygen electrode) and a variety of other possible elements. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122381 | HIGH TEMPERATURE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY FOR GREENHOUSE GAS DECOMPOSITION AND OXYGEN GENERATION - This invention shows a high temperature rechargeable battery system for energy storage, oxygen generation, and decomposition of oxygen-containing gases (e.g. CO | 2013-05-16 |
20130122382 | CARBON DIOXIDE SEPARATOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - Provided are a carbon dioxide separator and method of use therefor for separating carbon dioxide gas from a mixed gas containing oxygen and carbon dioxide gases, said carbon dioxide separator comprising: a carbon dioxide separating stack having in sequence an anode electrode, an anion-exchange polymer electrolyte membrane and a cathode electrode; a reducing agent supply chamber for supplying a reducing agent to the anode electrode, said reducing agent supply chamber disposed on the outer surface of the anode electrode and comprising a space in which at least a part of the anode electrode side is exposed; and a mixed gas supply chamber for supplying the mixed gas to the cathode electrode, said mixed gas supply chamber disposed on an outer surface of the cathode electrode and comprising a space in which at least a part of the cathode electrode side is exposed. The anode and cathode electrodes are electrically connected. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122383 | Optimizing Reactions in Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Reactions - This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a fuel cell reaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a fuel cell reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122384 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR, METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The invention discloses a hydrogen generator ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130122385 | LIQUID WATER PROTECTED IMPLEMENTATION OF A GAS QUALITY HYDROGEN SENSOR INTO A FUEL CELL EXHAUST SYSTEM - A hydrogen sensor assembly is disclosed. A sensor is disposed within a slotted sleeve and a spiral shaped sensor housing surrounds the sensor within the sleeve. The spiral shape applies a centrifugal force to the fluid stream. This results in separation of liquid water from the fluid stream. The sleeve forms an internal inner perimeter of the spiral housing. The sensor housing includes a first opening to facilitate a fluid communication between the sensing element and a fluid stream through the slotted sleeve. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122386 | METHOD TO GENERATE H2-EXHAUST SENSOR TEST PULSE USING ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED PRESSURE REGULATOR - A fuel cell system for generating a hydrogen test pulse includes a fuel cell stack having an anode inlet in fluid communication with a hydrogen source via a fuel spending line, a cathode inlet in fluid communication with an oxidant source, and an anode outlet and a cathode outlet in fluid communication with an exhaust line. An electric pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the fuel spending line. An overpressure valve is in fluid communication with an overpressure line, which is in fluid communication with the fuel spending line between the electric pressure regulator and the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen sensor is in communication with the exhaust line, and is configured to measure the hydrogen test pulse. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122387 | Fuel Cell Bundle and Fuel Cell Module Comprising Same - A fuel cell bundle includes a plurality of columnar fuel cell stacks extending in a first direction that are disposed spaced apart so that side surfaces thereof face each other, the fuel cell stacks each having a first gas flow channel along the first direction and also having a plurality of series-connected fuel cells disposed side-by-side in a second direction intersected by the first direction; a connecting member for electrically connecting series-connected fuel cells of a fuel cell stack with series-connected fuel cells of a fuel cell stack adjacent thereto; and a second gas flow channel regulating member for forming a second gas flow channel along the first gas flow channel between itself and the connecting member, the connecting member and the second gas flow channel regulating member being disposed between the adjacent fuel cell stacks. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122388 | Electrochemical Cell Stack - A cell stack comprising an electrochemical cell, or a plurality of axially arranged electrochemical cells, with an end plate at each end of the stack, each cell comprising an active area surrounded by a peripheral area, wherein the active area comprises the membrane electrode assembly, and the peripheral area includes one or more channels for reactants, and wherein the stack comprises means for applying pressure axially to the active area to contact the membrane and electrodes, and separate means for applying pressure axially to the peripheral area. Further, a method of performing an electrochemical reaction in a cell comprising an active area surrounded by a peripheral area, comprises applying pressure to the active area, and varying the pressure during operation of the cell, wherein the active area includes the membrane electrode assembly and is the area where the cell reaction occurs. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122389 | FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE EXIT FOR IMPROVED FLOW DISTRIBUTION AND FREEZE COMPATIBILITY - A fuel cell assembly is disclosed that utilizes a water transport structure extending from fuel cell plates of the assembly into fuel cell assembly manifolds, wherein the water transport structure facilitates the transport of liquid water from the fuel cell plates thereby minimizing the accumulation of liquid water and ice in the fuel cell stack. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122390 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THICKNESS OF FORM-IN-PLACE SEALING FOR PEM FUEL CELL STACKS - A sealed assembly is made using sealant including a deformable spacer to control thickness without adversely impacting elasticity and sealing force. Deformable spacers (e.g., elastomer, polyolefin, etc.) are mixed with an elastomeric precursor material and dispensed onto an assembly component, such as a fuel cell bipolar plate, and the remaining component(s) are assembled by pressing against the deformable spacer to ensure a defined seal thickness. The precursor is cured to form a seal that is further compressed to provide an effective sealing force. The deformable spacers control the thickness of a sealed area and allow use of form-in-place sealing processes. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122391 | ELECTRODE FOR USE IN A FUEL CELL - The disclosed electrode for use in a fuel cell comprises a flexible carbon-fiber nonwoven fabric and a fuel-cell catalyst, such as a metal catalyst or a carbon-alloy catalyst, supported on the surfaces of the carbon fibers constituting the flexible carbon-fiber nonwoven fabric. Said flexible carbon-fiber nonwoven fabric is formed by carbonizing a nonwoven fabric obtained by electrospinning a composition containing: an electrospinnable macromolecular substance; an organic compound that is different from said macromolecular substance; and a transition metal. This structure allows the provision of an electrode, for use in a fuel cell, which uses a flexible carbon-fiber nonwoven fabric as a substrate and combines the functions of a gas-diffusion layer and an electrocatalyst layer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122392 | FUEL CELL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BASIC CELLS CONNECTED IN SERIES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Adjacent elementary cells are connected in series by connecting elements, each of which is arranged in an interconnection area. The connecting elements are separated from the respective electrolytic membranes of the two adjacent cells to be connected thereby. In this way, they are never in contact with these electrolytic membranes. For one of the two cells, the connecting element is separated from the electrolytic membrane by an empty space, whereas for the other cell, it is separated from the electrolytic membrane by a thin barrier layer designed to act as buffer area for variations in volume of said membrane when the cell is in operation. The thin barrier layer is formed by a polymer material having a lower water absorption capacity than that of the polymer material constituting the electrolytic membrane of the cell. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122393 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH INTERCONNECT - In some examples, a fuel cell comprising a first electrochemical cell including a first anode and a first cathode; a second electrochemical cell including a second anode and a second cathode; an interconnect configured to conduct a flow of electrons from the first anode to the second cathode; and a chemical barrier. The chemical barrier may be configured to prevent or reduce material migration between the interconnect and at least one component (e.g., an anode) in electrical communication with the interconnect, where the chemical barrier includes doped strontium titanate. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122394 | METHOD OF FABRICATING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND GAS DIFFUSION LAYER - A method of fabricating a membrane electrode assembly, comprising: obtaining a mixture by mixing and kneading electrically conductive particles, a polymer resin, a surfactant, and a dispersion solvent (S | 2013-05-16 |
20130122395 | COMPOSITION, COMPOSITE PREPARED FROM THE COMPOSITION, ELECTRODE USING THE COMPOSITION OR THE COMPOSITE, COMPOSITE MEMBRANE INCLUDING THE COMPOSITE, AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE COMPOSITE MEMBRANE - A composition including a cross-linkable compound and at least one selected from compounds represented by Formula 1, a composite obtained from the composition, an electrode including the composition or the composite, a composite membrane including the composite, and a fuel cell including the composite membrane, | 2013-05-16 |
20130122396 | METHOD AND DEVICE USING PLASMON- RESONATING NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed herein are methods and articles that include a plasmon-resonating nanostructure that employ a photo-thermal mechanism to catalyze the reduction of an oxidant. As such, the plasmon-resonating nanostructure catalyzes a redox reaction at a temperature below a predetermined activation temperature. The method can be efficiently used to catalyze the reduction of an oxidant, for example in a catalytic reactor or in a fuel cell that includes a photon source. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122397 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell according to the present invention includes: an electrolyte layer-electrode assembly ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130122398 | ELECTROCHEMICAL OR ELECTRIC LAYER SYSTEM, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - An electrochemical or electric layer system, having at least two electrode layers and at least one ion-conducting layer disposed between two electrode layers. The ion-conducting layer has at least one ion-conducting solid electrolyte and at least one binder at grain boundaries of the at least one ion-conducting solid electrolyte for improving the ion conductivity over the grain boundaries and the adhesion of the layers. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122399 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE WITH FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, comprising a polymer matrix of at least one basic polymer and one or more doping agents, wherein particles containing ionogenic groups and having a mean particle diameter in the nanometer range are embedded in the polymer matrix and the particles containing ionogenic groups are distributed homogeneously in the polymer matrix in a concentration of less than 50% relative to the weight of the polymer matrix, as well as to the production and use of same, especially in high-temperature fuel cells. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122400 | FUEL CELL - Disclosed herein is a fuel cell including a unit cell having a electrolytic layer, a first electrode layer formed inside the electrolytic layer, and a second electrode layer formed outside the electrolytic layer. The fuel cell further includes an inner tube positioned inside the unit cell and extending in a longitudinal direction of the unit cell, the inner tube configured to fluidly connect the unit cell with another unit cell, and the inner tube having a variable outer diameter along the longitudinal direction of the unit cell. The fuel cell may be configured to improve fuel or oxidizer flow efficiency. The fuel cell may be configured to maintain flow rate for and improve rection time of fuel or oxidizer during operation of the fuel cell. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122401 | ELECTRODES HAVING Pt NANOPARTICLES ON RuO2 NANOSKINS - An article having a titanium, titanium carbide, titanium nitride, tantalum, aluminum, silicon, or stainless steel substrate, a RuO | 2013-05-16 |
20130122402 | ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF PREPARING THE ELECTRODE, CATALYST SLURRY, AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE ELECTRODE - An electrode for a fuel cell, a method of preparing the electrode, a catalyst slurry, and a fuel cell including the electrode. The electrode includes an electrode support and a catalyst layer formed on the electrode support, wherein the catalyst layer includes a catalyst material and a water-based binder, wherein the water-based binder is at least one selected from the group consisting of cellulose derivatives and composites of organic polymer materials and inorganic oxides. | 2013-05-16 |
20130122403 | MASK FOR EXPOSURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SUBSTRATE USING SAID MASK - Provided is a photolithography mask capable of forming fine patterns beyond a critical resolution of an exposer without replacing or changing the exposer. The mask includes an at least partially light absorbing phase shift layer and uses a complex wavelength light source. | 2013-05-16 |