44th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080268242 | SILICONE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AND ARTICLES - Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an unreactive mixture of polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer, diluent, and silicate tackifying resin. The compositions are useful for articles such as medical devices. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268243 | Coated filaments - The present disclosure describes a coating for a surgical filament including a vinyl lactam polymer and a lactone polymer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268244 | Impact copolymers having improved properties - Improvements in the aesthetic appearance and performance properties of heterophasic polymers is obtained through the breaking up and dispersion of large gels. According to the current invention, a novel process is provided for filtration of heterophasic polymers using a fiber metal felt (FMF) media. Molded articles made from impact copolymers prepared according to the present invention have improved appearance and fracture mechanics relative to impact copolymers produced according to prior art methods. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268245 | Method for Manufacturing Particulate Chemical Substances and Particulate Products of Such Substances - Particulate chemical substances and method of manufacturing thereof wherein the resultant particles have a narrow particle size distribution and sufficient hardness to ensure that particles can withstand intact being driven through pneumatic transportation equipment. The method comprises granulating raw material using a spray granulation apparatus having a nozzle plate equipped with nozzle pipes having a length in the range of 2-100 mm. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268246 | Methods and Devices for Flame Spray Pyrolysis - The present invention relates the manufacture of metal powders, non-oxidic ceramic powders and reduced metal oxide powders using an improved flame spray pyrolysis (“FSP”) process. The invention further relates to an apparatus specifically adapted to said process, to powders/naoncomposites obtained by said process and to the use of said powders/nanocompsites. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268247 | Organic friction modifier - An organic friction modifier is provided with a composite material particle in which laminar graphite particles are dispersed in an aramid resin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268248 | NANOCRYSTAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a nanocrystal, a method for preparing the nanocrystal, and an electronic device comprising the nanocrystal. The nanocrystal comprises a semiconductor nanocrystal core, a non-semiconductor buffer layer surrounding the semiconductor nanocrystal core, and a shell surrounding the buffer layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268249 | Stabilized Inorganic Nanoparticle, Stabilized Inorganic Nanoparticle Material, Method For Producing Stabilized Inorganic Nanoparticle, and Method For Using Stabilized Inorganic Nanoparticle - A stabilized inorganic nanoparticle which is stabilized by bonding protective ligands to a surface of an inorganic nanoparticle, wherein one part of binding sites on the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle are bonded to the protective ligand, the other part of the binding sites remain as a free site not bonded to the protective ligand, and satisfies the condition that the amount of the protective ligand bonded to the inorganic nanoparticle is a critical amount or the condition that the form of modifying the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle by the protective ligand is a critical modification form. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268250 | Polymerisation Process and Polymer Product - A method of polymerising monomer to form polymer at the surface of particulate material, said method comprising: providing a dispersion of said particulate material in a continuous liquid phase, said dispersion comprising a RAFT agent as a stabiliser for said particulate material, and said continuous liquid phase comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and polymerising said one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers under the control of said RAFT agent to thereby form polymer at the surface of said particulate material. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268251 | Acrylic Polymer Beads and Sol Composition Containing the Same - Acrylic polymer beads with excellent coating properties and storage stabilities, its preparation method and acrylic sol composition containing thereof are introduced. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268252 | Process for Plasma Coating a Nanocomposite Object - A process for preparing a coating on an object by plasma polymerizing a first compound under conditions to deposit a layer onto the object, the object comprising a nanocomposite polymer. In addition, the object so coated. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268253 | Coating Liquid for Forming Transparent Coating Film and Base with Transparent Coating Film - A hard coat or a transparent film having excellent adhesion to a polycarbonate substrate is provided. The transparent film-forming coating liquid of the present invention comprises the following components (A) to (D): (A) an organosilicon compound and/or a hydrolyzate of the organosilicon compound, (B) metal oxide fine particles each of which comprises a metal oxide core particle and a coating layer composed of antimony oxide, (C) one or more curing agents (curing agent (A)) selected from the group consisting of a polythiol compound, an organic polycarboxylic acid and an acetylacetone metal complex, and (D) a curing agent (curing agent B) comprising a compound containing basic nitrogen. The metal oxide particles (B) have been surface-modified with an organosilicon compound or an amine compound. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268254 | MULTILAYERED STRUCTURES - A novel multilayer structure in which one layer comprises a polymer comprising a solventless, waterless, melt-processable acrylonitrile olefinically unsaturated polymer and the other layer comprises an organic polymer. Either polymer can be employed as the inner layer or the outer lays component of the multilayer structure. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268255 | Adhesive composition and a method of using the same - An adhesive composition comprising
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20080268256 | Multilayer coating film- forming method - This invention provides a multilayer coating film-forming method by 2-coat-1-bake coating using a clear coat paint comprising a carboxyl group- and/or cyclic acid anhydride group-containing compound and polyepoxide, in which the coating workability and electrostatic coatability are improved by blending a specific organic solvent in the clear coat paint. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268257 | MATERIAL FOR INSULATING SUBSTRATE, PRINTED BOARD, LAMINATE, COPPER FOIL WITH RESIN, COPPER-CLAD LAMINATE, POLYMIDE FILM, FILM FOR TAB, AND PREPREG - It is an object of the invention to provide a material for -insulating substrate, a printed board, a laminate, copper foil with resin, a copper-clad laminate, a polyimide film, a film for TAB and a prepreg, which are excellent in physical properties, dimensional stability, heat resistance, flame retardancy etc. and exhibit an excellent flame retardant effect particularly by a shape retention effect at the time of combustion | 2008-10-30 |
20080268258 | TURBINE BLADE PROTECTIVE BARRIER - A method of manufacturing a turbine blade includes providing a multilayer polymeric film. The multilayer polymeric film includes a first layer including an acrylic-based adhesive, a second layer disposed over the first layer, and a third layer disposed over the second layer. The second layer includes a blend of an acrylic polymer and fluoropolymer. The third layer has at least a portion with a smooth surface. The third layer includes fluoropolymer. The method further includes laminating the multilayer polymeric film over at least a portion of a turbine blade work piece. The first layer contacts the turbine blade work piece. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268259 | UNIVERSAL PRIMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - A composition for and method for bonding a substrate. In general, applied to a substrate will be a primer composition that includes an adhesion promoter, which is an adduct prepared by the reaction of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate compound, with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane, and a prepolymer derived from the reaction of at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate and a polyol, and is at least partially reacted with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268260 | Coated glass substrate with heat treatable ultraviolet blocking characteristics - A composite oxide coating is provided on a substrate over an optional infrared (IR) blocking multi-layer coating (e.g., low-E coating), where the composite oxide coating efficiently blocks ultraviolet (UV) radiation. An organic polymer top coating may be provided over the composite oxide, where the organic polymer may be formed by exposing a photomonomer and/or photopolymer to radiation (e.g., UV radiation). The coated glass substrate may be heat and/or crack resistant and may be subjected to a high temperature heat treatment step. The coated article may be effective at blocking IR and/or UV radiation in applications such as window applications. The UV blocking coating may include ceria, titania, and silica as UV blocker(s) in certain example embodiment of this invention. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268261 | ONE COMPONENT GLASS PRIMER INCLUDING OXAZOLADINE - Improved long open time one component primer compositions for bonding substrates, methods and the articles made therefrom. The primer compositions include an ingredient including an oxazolidine ring or derivative or analog thereof. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268262 | Thin Film Coating Having Niobium-Titanium Layer - The invention provides niobium-titanium films, coatings (e.g., low-emissivity coatings) comprising one or more niobium-titanium films, and substrates bearings such coatings. Methods of depositing niobium-titanium films are also provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268263 | SOI substrate and manufacturing method of the same, and semiconductor device - A manufacturing method of a semiconductor substrate is provided, in which a bonding strength can be increased even when a substrate having low heat resistant temperature, e.g., a glass substrate, is used. Heat treatment is conducted at a temperature higher than or equal to a strain point of a support substrate in an oxidation atmosphere containing halogen, so that a surface of a semiconductor substrate is covered with an insulating film. A separation layer is formed in the semiconductor substrate. A blocking layer is provided. Then, heat treatment is conducted in a state in which the semiconductor substrate and the support substrate are superposed with the silicon oxide film therebetween, at a temperature lower than or equal to the support substrate, so that a part of the semiconductor substrate is separated at the separation layer. In this manner, a single crystal semiconductor layer is formed on the support substrate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268264 | Method for Forming Organic Silica Film, Organic Silica Film, Wiring Structure, Semiconductor Device, and Composition for Film Formation - A method of forming an organic silica film includes forming a coating including a silicon compound having an —Si—O—Si— structure and an —Si—CH | 2008-10-30 |
20080268265 | TECHNIQUE FOR FORMING METAL LINES IN A SEMICONDUCTOR BY ADAPTING THE TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF THE LINE RESISTANCE - By moderately introducing defects into a highly conductive material, such as copper, the resistance versus temperature behavior may be significantly modified so that enhanced electromigration behavior and/or electrical performance may be obtained in metallization structures of advanced semiconductor devices. The defect-related portion of the resistance may be moderately increased so as to change the slope of the resistance versus temperature curve, thereby allowing the incorporation of impurity atoms for enhancing the electromigration endurance while not unduly increasing the overall resistance at the operating temperature or even reducing the corresponding resistance at the specified operating temperature. Thus, by appropriately designing the electrical resistance for a target operating temperature, both the electromigration behavior and the electrical performance may be enhanced. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268266 | Polyimide Metal Laminate and Suspension for Hard Disk Using Same - A polyimide metal laminate including a polyimide resin having a copper foil and a stainless steel foil formed on respective sides of the polyimide resin, or a polyimide resin having two stainless steel foils formed on both sides of the polyimide resin, the polyimide metal laminate having: a peel strength of 1.0 kN/m or more between the polyimide resin and the stainless steel foil or copper foil; a peel strength of 1.0 kN/m or more between the polyimide resin and the stainless steel foil or copper foil after the polyimide metal laminate has been subjected to a heat treatment at 350° C. for 60 minutes; and no expansion or deformation after the polyimide metal laminate has been subjected to the heat treatment at 350° C. for 60 minutes. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268267 | Combined solderable multi-purpose surface finishes on circuit boards and method of manufacture of such boards - A circuit board, in one embodiment a printed wiring board (PWB); in a second embodiment a substrate for an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or Chip Carrier; and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the PWB, ASIC or Chip Carrier includes: (1) a substrate having a conductive trace located thereon and (2) a combined, multi-purpose surface finish utilizing an electroless or electrolytically deposited nickel under-plate finished with a coating of an organic solderability preservative (OSP) and is located on at least a portion of the conductive areas (trace, pad, fingers, etc), which forms both a non-contact finish and a contact finish for the PWB, ASIC or Chip Carrier. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268268 | TITANIUM OXIDE PHOTOCATALYST, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME AND USE THEREOF - A titanium oxide-based photocatalyst which can exhibit excellent photocatalytic properties in response to visible light while maintaining its inherent activity in response to ultraviolet light and which is suitable for mass production contains bismuth as a first additional metal component and at least one metal element selected from silicon, zirconium, aluminum, and hafnium as a second additional metal component in titanium oxide. The Bi/Ti atomic ratio is preferably at least 0.0001 and at most 1.0, the atomic ratio of the second additional metal to Ti is preferably at least 0.0001 and at most 0.8, and a portion of bismuth is preferably present in the form of lower valence (Bi | 2008-10-30 |
20080268269 | Production method of pigment-dispersing resin - This invention provides a method for producing a pigment-dispersing resin which contains divalent group(s) represented by a general formula (I): | 2008-10-30 |
20080268270 | HIGH IMPACT POLYMER INTERLAYERS - The present invention provides multiple poly(vinyl butyral) layer interlayers that can be used in multiple layer glass panel type applications that require a high level of impact protection, for example in hurricane protection applications or in bullet proof glass applications. This effect is achieved by forming a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer that has a relatively stiff poly(vinyl butyral) inner layer disposed between two relatively soft outer poly(vinyl butyral) layers, where the stiffness difference is achieved by a plasticizer differential that is achieved at least in substantial part by a residual hydroxyl content difference among the poly(vinyl butyral) layers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268271 | Device and Method for Packaging in Block form a Sheathed Hot-Melt Adhesive Product - A method for packaging in block form a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product comprises the steps: (a) of continuously supplying a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product, (b) of immersing the sheathed hot-melt adhesive product in a liquid refrigerant, (c) of pressing the sheathed adhesive product at a portion thereof, (d) of ultrasonically welding the sheathed adhesive product at the pressed portion; and (e) of cutting the sheathed adhesive product into a block at the pressed portion. A block of sheathed hot-melt adhesive product and an installation for packaging a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product are also provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268272 | Polymeric Compositions - The invention relates to composite articles comprising first and second members, in which the first member comprises an elastomeric material and the second member comprises a material which comprises a modifier and a thermoplastic polymer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268273 | WOOD VENEER SURFACED DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A wood veneer surfaced laminate and method of making it are provided which produces a product having the appearance of a natural wood product, but with the toughness, moisture resistance, stain resistance, impact resistance, and abrasion resistance of melamine resin surfaced laminate products. The wood veneer surfaced laminate is made by providing a sheet of a natural or engineered wood veneer; impregnating the sheet with a first liquid curable resin such that said liquid resin substantially completely impregnates the sheet; coating a second liquid curable resin onto a surface of the sheet; laminating the sheet to a core while curing the resins to form a natural or engineered wood veneer surfaced laminate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268274 | Apparatus for Transferring Doses and Dose - An apparatus comprising a transferring element for transferring a dose of flowable material, said dose being provided with an elongated body having a transverse dimension and an end zone, a receiving member for receiving said dose from said transferring element, wherein said transferring element comprising an end-forming arrangement for forming said end zone in such a way as to decrease said transverse dimension in the vicinity of said end zone. A dose of plastics comprises an elongated body provided with a transverse dimension, said elongated body comprising an end zone provided with a respective transverse dimension that is less than said transverse dimension. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268275 | Method of Controlling the Oxygen Content of a Powder - A method of reducing the oxygen content of a powder is provided. A canister is prepared with a getter, filled with the powder to be densified, sealed and evacuated. The canister is subjected to a hydrogen atmosphere at an elevated temperature whereby hydrogen diffuses into the canister through the walls thereof. The hydroge forms moisture when reacted with the oxygen of the powder and the moisture in the reacted with the getter in order to remove oxygen from the powder to the getter. The atmosphere outside the canister is then altered to an inert atmosphere or vacuum, whereby hydrogen diffuses out of the canister. A dense body having a controlled amount of oxygen can thereafter be produced by conventional powder metallurgy techniques. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268276 | PREFORM, HYDROFORMING METHOD, AND HYDROFORMED PRODUCT - A preform with edges overlapped and jointed each other and first and second outer members for forming outer surfaces of a hydroformed product, and reinforcement members that are jointed to the first and second outer members to form reinforcement ribs that divide a hollow cross section of the outer surfaces, the reinforcement members having dimensions capable of suppressing elongation in a tensile direction due to a tensile force that develops during hydroforming. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268277 | Method for the Production of a Sheet Metal Plate, in Particular of Steel, for the Manufacture of Motor Vehicle Body Components - The invention relates to a sheet metal plate, especially made of steel, for producing motor vehicle body components. In order to make the body component sufficiently rigid at highly stressed points in spite of using lightweight materials, the sheet metal plate ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268278 | WEIGHT SETS - Free weights for strength training or other athletic endeavors are provided. The free weights according to the present invention can provide a non-traditional, comfortable look and feel to users, and can reduce user intimidations to promote the use of the free weights and the resulting health benefits. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268279 | Method of Joining Clad Metals and Vessel Produced Thereby - A method for joining clad metal plates having a protective layer ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268280 | METHOD OF PREPARING LOW RESISTANCE METAL LINE, PATTERNED METAL LINE STRUCTURE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a low resistance metal line, in which a wet plating technique is used instead of a vacuum film forming process in order to simplify the process and decrease the manufacturing cost. In addition, a self-assembled monolayer is formed that facilitates the increased adsorption density and strength of the metal catalyst resulting in the formation of a high-density metal catalyst layer, thereby obtaining a high-quality metal line. Also disclosed herein, are a patterned metal line structure, and a display device using the same. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268281 | Shield Components With Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Stability - The invented shield components are used for a plasma processing system to adhere deposition materials or process residuals during wafer processing, thus preventing excessive wafer contamination, even when exposed to high temperatures. One embodiment of the invented shields consists of a reaction barrier layer to separate the underlying substrate from the overlying spray coating to prevent solid-state chemical reaction between the substrate and the coating. Another embodiment of the invented shields consists of a substrate and a coating with a substrate-coating combination chosen to allow no new solid-state phase to form at the interface. The invented shields have well-bonded materials interfaces that preserve thermal and mechanical stability under high temperature conditions in a plasma processing system for the containment of deposition contaminates. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268282 | WHITE LIGHT TANDEM OLED - A tandem white light-emitting OLED device is disclosed comprising a spaced anode and cathode, a light reflector associated with either the anode or the cathode, and at least two white light emitting units. The first white light-emitting unit has a set of at least two emission peaks in the blue and yellow spectral regions that are more intense than any other emission peaks that may be present in the emission spectrum of the first white light-emitting unit. The second white light-emitting unit is disposed closer to the reflector than the first white light-emitting unit and includes a set of at least three emission peaks in the blue, green, and red spectral regions that are more intense than any other emission peaks that may be present in the emission spectrum of the second white light-emitting unit. An intermediate connector is disposed between the first and second white light-emitting units. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268283 | AROMATIC AMINE DERIVATIVE AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A specified aromatic amine derivative having a chrysene structure. An organic electroluminescence device which comprises at least one organic thin film layer comprising a light emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrode consisting of an anode and a cathode, wherein at least one of the organic thin film layer comprises the aromatic amine derivative singly or as its mixture component. Organic electroluminescence devices having a long lifetime and a high efficiency of light emission, and aromatic amine derivatives capable of realizing such organic electroluminescence devices are provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268284 | ORGANIC COMPOUND, ANTHRACENE DERIVATIVE, AND LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN WHICH THE ANTHRACENE DERIVATIVE IS USED - An anthracene derivative represented by a general formula (1) and an organic compound represented by a general formula (8) are provided. Further, by use of the anthracene derivative represented by the general formula (1), a light-emitting element with high emission efficiency can be obtained. Furthermore, by use of the anthracene derivative represented by the general formula (1), a light-emitting element that emits blue light with high color purity can be obtained. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268285 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE - Provided is an organic electroluminescent device for emitting blue light, which has high luminous efficiency and good drive durability. This organic electroluminescent device for emitting blue light includes an anode | 2008-10-30 |
20080268286 | Two package type clear coating composition and method for making multilayer coating film - A two package type clear coating composition which can form cured coating film excelling in all aspects of scratch resistance, acid resistance, stain resistance and finished appearance such as coated surface smoothness, comprising a hydroxyl-containing acrylic resin (A) having a hydroxyl value of 100-200 mgKOH/g and a number-average molecular weight of 5,000-10,000, which is obtained by copolymerization of a monomeric mixture comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer and a monomer having cyclohexyl ring; a trifunctional HMDI isocyanurate compound (B); and a polyester polyol (C) having a hydroxyl value of 250-350 mgKOH/g and a number-average molecular weight of 350-550, which is obtained by esterification reaction of C | 2008-10-30 |
20080268287 | Method of Converting Water-Soluble Active Proteins Into Hydrophobic Active Proteins, the Use of the Same for the Preparation of Monomolecular Layers of Oriented Active Proteins, and Devices Comprising the Same - The present invention relates to a method of converting hydrophilic active proteins (HPiAP) into hydrophobic active proteins (HPoAP) suitable for the anchorage in their active form on hydrophobic substrates. The present invention also relates to the preparation of ordered monomolecular layers of oriented active proteins immobilized onto hydrophobic solid supports to be used for mechanical manipulation and investigations, including Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in aqueous solutions and assays employing the same devices. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268288 | Spinodally Patterned Nanostructures - Devices based on spinodally decomposed periodic structures and their fabrication techniques. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268289 | Perpendicular magnetic recording medium and manufacturing method thereof - Embodiments of the present invention provide a perpendicular magnetic recording medium with less medium noise, excellent overwrite characteristics, and scratch resistance. According to one embodiment, when an Ar gas with addition of a micro-amount of oxygen is used upon forming an upper Ru intermediate layer, a micro-structure of a magnetic layer formed thereon can be formed in a state where no magnetic oxide region is segregated and the magnetic crystal grains are isolated. In this case, a gas pressure for forming the upper intermediate layer is set to 5 Pa or more and 12 Pa or less which is a region much higher compared with 0.5 Pa or more and 1 Pa for the lower Ru intermediate layer. Since writing by a head becomes difficult remarkably in the perpendicular magnetic medium having magnetic crystal grains promoted for isolation, a second magnetic layer for facilitating magnetization reversal by lowering the oxide concentration and somewhat strengthening coupling between particles only in the magnetic layer on the side of the surface is formed to a layer above the first magnetic layer as a main part. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268290 | CHEMICALLY DISORDERED MATERIAL USED TO FORM A FREE LAYER OR A PINNED LAYER OF A MAGNETORESISTANCE (MR) READ ELEMENT - Magnetoresistive (MR) read elements and associated methods of fabrication are disclosed. A free layer and/or a pinned layer of an MR read element are formed from a magnetic material such as Co | 2008-10-30 |
20080268291 | MAGNETIC DEVICE, MAGNETIC RECORDING HEAD, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING APPARATUS - A magnetic device includes a first magnetic layer having at least one magnetic material layer, a second magnetic layer having at least one magnetic material layer, a first nonmagnetic layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer, a third magnetic layer including a ferromagnetic material with a fixed magnetization direction, and a pair of electrodes. The pair of electrodes are operable to pass a current through a laminated body including the first and second magnetic layers, the nonmagnetic layer, and the third magnetic layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268292 | Hexagonal close-packed ceramic seedlayers for perpendicular magnetic recording media - A magnetic recording medium is provided, comprising a substrate, a hexagonal close-packed seedlayer deposited over the substrate, a hexagonal close-packed underlayer deposited over the seedlayer, and a hexagonal close-packed recording layer deposited over the underlayer. The seedlayer is comprised of a ceramic. A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium is also provided, comprising the steps of sputtering a first sputter target to deposit a hexagonal close-packed seedlayer over a substrate, sputtering a second sputter target to deposit a hexagonal close-packed underlayer over the seedlayer, and sputtering a third sputter target to deposit a hexagonal close-packed magnetic recording layer over the underlayer. The seedlayer comprises a ceramic. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268293 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING APPARATUS - According to an aspect of an embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a soft under layer, a seed layer containing an alloy, placed over the soft under layer, a ruthenium containing layer containing crystalline Ru, directly placed on the seed layer, and a recording layer placed over the ruthenium containing layer. The alloy contains metal atoms bonded to one another with a minimum distance of adjacent atoms. The difference between the minimum distance of the atoms in the alloy and that of the atoms in the crystalline Ru is 2% or less. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268294 | Magnetic disk, method of manufacturing the magnetic disk and method of evaluating the magnetic disk - A protection layer containing carbon as a major component is deposited by plasma CVD. The protection layer has film quality such that, when a spectrum is obtained by excluding photoluminescence from a Raman spectrum in a wavenumber band from 900 cm | 2008-10-30 |
20080268295 | GLASS-CERAMICS - Glass-ceramics include SiO | 2008-10-30 |
20080268296 | Polarity protection for multiple batteries - Battery carriages are provided herein that interface with batteries in the correct polarization, regardless of the orientation in which the batteries are inserted in the battery carriages. Such battery carriages may be advantageously used with any device that uses batteries. Such a device may include two or more battery carriages, wherein each of the battery carriages includes first and second dual-contact assemblies disposed on a substrate. Each of the two dual-contact assemblies may have a positive contact and a negative contact. The positive contacts may each be configured to contact a positive terminal of a battery and to be connected to a positive circuit connection, and the negative contacts may each be configured to contact a negative terminal of a battery and to be connected to a negative circuit connection. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268297 | Gas Diffusion Substrate - A gas diffusion substrate includes a non-woven network of carbon fibres, the carbon fibres are graphitised but the non-woven network has not been subjected to a graphitisation process. A mixture of graphitic particles and hydrophobic polymer is disposed within the network. The longest dimension of at least 90% of the graphitic particles is less than 100 μm. A process for manufacturing gas diffusion substrates includes depositing a slurry of graphitised carbon fibres onto a porous bed forming a wet fibre network, preparing a suspension of graphitic particles and hydrophobic polymer, applying onto, and pulling the suspension into, the network, and drying and firing the network. Another process includes mixing a first slurry of graphitic particles and hydrophobic polymer with a second slurry of graphitised carbon fibres and liquid forming a third slurry, depositing the third slurry onto a porous bed forming a fibre-containing layer, and drying and firing the layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268298 | POWER SOURCE WITH CAPACITOR - A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel and a fuel cell stack layer that includes a proton exchange membrane. An anode layer and a cathode layer are disposed on opposite surfaces of the fuel cell stack. A capacitor layer is integrated with the other layers and electrically coupled to the anode layer and the cathode layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268299 | Power source with capacitor - A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel and a fuel cell stack layer that includes a proton exchange membrane. An anode layer and a cathode layer are disposed on opposite surfaces of the fuel cell stack. A capacitor layer is integrated with the other layers and electrically coupled to the anode layer and the cathode layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268300 | Method for producing fuel and power from a methane hydrate bed using a fuel cell - A method of producing natural gas fuel from gas hydrate beds is provided wherein natural gas is oxidized in a fuel cell producing electricity and heat. At least a portion of the heat is transferred to water and the heated water is passed downhole and brought into thermal contact with a hydrate bed. The hydrate is disassociated thereby producing hydrate gas. A sufficient amount of fuel is then passed to the fuel cell for operation of the fuel cell. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268301 | Fuel reforming apparatus and its method of driving and fuel cell system including the apparatus - A fuel reforming apparatus includes an oxidation reaction unit in which an oxidation catalyst is formed, a reforming reaction unit in which a reforming catalyst is formed, and an ignition unit for igniting a hydrocarbon-containing fuel and an oxidant and preheating the oxidation catalyst in an early driving stage. The oxidation reaction unit has a first section and a second section respectively formed opposite to each other with the oxidation catalyst interposed therebetween and forms a stream of the fuel and the oxidant flowing to the second section through the oxidation catalyst from the first section, the ignition unit being located in the second section. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268302 | ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A photobioreactor includes a cultivation zone configured to contain a liquid culture medium and facilitate growth of a microalgae biomass, a plurality of parallel edge-lit light transmitting devices mounted within the cultivation zone, and a collection zone oriented in relation to the cultivation zone such that at least a portion of the liquid culture medium and microalgae from the cultivation zone may be periodically harvested. Methods for illuminating algae, for dissolving materials into an algae medium, for extracting oil from algae, and for producing biodiesel from algal oil are also provided. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268303 | Power generator with additional hydrogen storage - A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel and a hydrogen storage element. A fuel cell having a proton exchange membrane separates the hydrogen producing fuel from ambient. A valve is positioned between the hydrogen storage element and the hydrogen producing fuel and the fuel cell. Hydrogen is provided to the fuel cell from the hydrogen storage element if demand for electricity exceeds the hydrogen producing capacity of the hydrogen producing fuel. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268304 | PLATE-TYPE REACTOR FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM THEREWITH - A plate-type reactor for a fuel cell is provided. The plate-type reactor includes a plate-type reactor main body having a path for allowing a reactant to flow and a catalyst formed in the path to promote a chemical reaction of the reactant. The catalyst is composed of a first catalyst layer coated on a surface of the path and a second catalyst layer filled in a remaining space of the path. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268305 | FUEL REFORMING APPARATUS, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - Fuel reforming apparatus and fuel cell systems including the same are provided. The fuel reforming apparatus includes a reactor main body; a catalyst reaction region inside the reactor main body for generating a reforming gas containing hydrogen by promoting at least a partial oxidation (POX) reaction of a reactant containing a hydrocarbon fuel and an oxidant; and a heat-insulating member inside the reactor main body surrounding the catalyst reaction region for insulating heat generated by the POX reaction. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268306 | Hydrogen generating apparatus fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus may include: an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution; a first electrode, which is coupled to one side within the electrolyte bath, and which is configured to generate electrons; and a second electrode, which is coupled to the one side within the electrolyte bath with a predetermined distance from the first electrode, and which is configured to generate hydrogen using the electrons and the electrolyte solution. The apparatus can be structured to have electrodes and conductive coating layers secured to the inside of the electrolyte bath, to reduce resistance between the electrodes and an external circuit and facilitate the movement of electrons. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268307 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus may include an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution; a first electrode, which is stacked on a surface inside the electrolyte bath, and which generates electrons; a moisture absorption layer, which is stacked on the first electrode, and which absorbs moisture from the electrolyte solution; and a second electrode, which is stacked on the moisture absorption layer, and which generates hydrogen using the electrons and the electrolyte solution. With this apparatus, the electrodes can be formed as thin films, whereby the number of electrodes can be increased and -the gaps between electrodes can be decreased, to increase the amount of hydrogen generation. Also, the flow of electrons can be controlled, using a control unit, in accordance to the amount of hydrogen or amount of electrical power required by the fuel cell. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268308 | Fuel Cell Heating Device And Method For Operating Said Fuel Cell Heating Device - A fuel cell heating device ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268309 | REFORMER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A controller for a reformer includes supply quantity changing means for changing the supply quantity of at least either one of combustible gas and combustion oxidizing gas supplied to a combustion section, a combustion state change detecting means for detecting a change which is caused in the combustion state of the combustion section as a result that the change of the supply quantity is brought by the supply quantity changing means, based on a detection result from the combustion state detecting means, and combustion state checking means for checking the combustion state which arose at the combustion section before the change brought by the supply quantity changing means, based on a detection result from the combustion state change detecting means. Thus, the gone-out state of the combustion section can be reliably judged with the construction of a low cost, and the combustion state of the combustion section in the reformer of a fuel cell system can be adjusted to an optimum combustion state. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268310 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell system using the same - The hydrogen generating apparatus of the present invention includes an electrolyzer filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution containing ammonium chloride; a first metal electrode that is disposed in the electrolyzer, is immersed in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates electrons; and a second metal electrode that is disposed in the electrolyzer, is immersed in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates hydrogen gas by receiving the electrons. The hydrogen generating apparatus according to the present invention can increase hydrogen generation time and an amount of hydrogen generation. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268311 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a cell stack, a temperature sensor which detects a temperature of the cell stack, an outside air temperature sensor which detects an outside air temperature, and a CPU which controls a process in the fuel cell system. When the temperature of the cell stack is lower than a predetermined temperature, the fuel cell system performs a temperature raising operation of the cell stack by making the concentration of aqueous methanol solution in an aqueous solution tank higher than in a normal operation and by making an output of an aqueous solution pump greater than in the normal operation. The CPU sets a run time for the temperature raising operation based on a detection result from the outside air temperature sensor, a detection result from the temperature sensor, and a run time setting table which is stored in a memory. The fuel cell system is capable of raising a temperature of the fuel cell quickly and stably to the predetermined temperature. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268312 | Desulfurizing device for fuel cell and fuel cell system including the same - A desulfurizing device for a fuel cell includes a dehydrating element for absorbing moisture in a hydrocarbon fuel, and a desulfurizing element for absorbing a sulfur compound included in the hydrocarbon fuel that flows out of the dehydrating element. In another embodiment, the desulfurizing device for a fuel cell includes a dehydrating element for absorbing moisture included in a fuel, and a desulfurizing element. The desulfurizing element absorbs a sulfur compound included in the fuel flowing out of the dehydrating element if temperature of the desulfurizing element is below a predetermined temperature, and the desulfurizing element desorbs a sulfur compound included in the desulfurizing element whenever the desulfurizing element is heated above the predetermined temperature. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268313 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus system includes an electronic apparatus and a fuel cell device which supplies electricity to the electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a housing, a heat generating component located in the housing, and a thermal radiation mechanism. The fuel cell device includes an electromotive section which has an anode and a cathode and generates the electricity based on a chemical reaction, a fuel tank containing a fuel, a circulation system which allows air and a fuel supplied from the fuel tank to circulate through the electromotive section, and a gas purifying filter arranged in the circulation system and having a catalyst section which decontaminates a gas component in an exhaust from the electromotive section. The gas purifying filter is located adjacent to the thermal radiation mechanism so as to be heatable by heat from the radiation mechanism. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268314 | Membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell, method of preparing same, and fuel cell system comprising same - A membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell, a method of preparing the membrane-electrode assembly, and a fuel cell system including the membrane-electrode assembly are provided. The membrane-electrode assembly includes an anode and a cathode disposed opposite to each other, and a polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode. The polymer electrolyte membrane includes surface roughness, and a metal layer randomly formed on at least one side of the membrane. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268315 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and a stamped metal separator. The metal separator is positioned between the membrane electrode assemblies. The separator includes at least one channel on both surfaces of the separator formed by a stamping process. The separator comprises a plurality of holes, each of which form a manifold communicating with each the channels. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268316 | Fuel cell stack and manufacturing method thereof - A fuel cell stack and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack includes: i) a membrane electrode assembly configured of an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a polymer electrolyte membrane positioned therebetween, ii) a first plate including a fuel flow channel facing the anode electrode and contacting the anode electrode and iii) a second plate including an oxidant flow channel facing the cathode electrode and contacting the cathode electrode, wherein the membrane electrode assembly, the first bipolar plate, and the second bipolar plate each includes a stack direction display parts, which are arranged in a line. At least one embodiment of the invention is capable of preventing an anode surface and a cathode surface of a part from being reversely stacked in manufacturing a stack type fuel cell. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268317 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL - Provided are a polymer electrolyte membrane, which includes an ion conductive domain having high continuity and a non-ion conductive domain and has a high strength, and a membrane electrode assembly and a fuel cell each using the polymer electrolyte membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane includes a block copolymer having an ion conductive block and a non-ion conductive block and has a micro-phase separation structure constituted of an ion conductive domain including the ion conductive block and a non-ion conductive domain including the non-ion conductive block. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268318 | Carbon cladded composite flow field plate, bipolar plate and fuel cell - The present invention provides a carbon-cladded composite composition for use as a fuel cell flow field plate or bipolar plate. In one preferred embodiment, the composition comprises a core composite layer sandwiched between two clad layers, wherein (a) the clad layer comprises a conductive carbon or graphite material (e.g., carbon nano-tubes, nano-scaled graphene plates, graphitic nano-fibers, and fine graphite particles); (b) the core composite layer comprises a matrix resin and a conductive filler present in a sufficient quantity to render the composite layer electrically conductive with an electrical conductivity no less than 1 S/cm (preferably no less than 100 S/cm); and (c) the composition has a planar outer surface on each clad side having formed therein a fluid flow channel. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268319 | Fuel cell stack - Each of the fuel cell units making up a fuel cell stack includes a first separator, a second separator, and a third separator. A predetermined number of load receivers are provided integrally on outer ends of the first separator, the second separator, and the third separator. The load receivers of the second separator protrude toward the casing beyond the other load receivers. Resin clips are inserted into the load receivers, such that the first separator, the second separator, and the third separator are fixed together by the resin clips. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268320 | Fuel cell electrode, membrane-electrode assembly, and fuel cell system - An electrode for a fuel cell, and a membrane-electrode assembly and a fuel cell system that include the electrode are disclosed. An electrode for a fuel cell that includes an electrode substrate, a first channel formed in the electrode substrate, a first hydrophilic interface formed on an inner surface on one side of the first channel which guides liquids, and a first hydrophobic interface formed facing the first hydrophilic interface which guides gases, makes it possible for water obtained as a side product at the cathode to be separated from air without additional devices, so that it has a potential for utilization not only in portable electronic devices but also in low-capacity power source devices. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268321 | Membrane-Electrode Units and Fuel Cells Having a Long Service Life - The present invention relates to a membrane electrode unit having two gas diffusion layers, each contacted with a catalyst layer, which are separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the polymer electrolyte membrane has an inner area which is contacted with a catalyst layer, and an outer area which is not provided on the surface of a gas diffusion layer, characterized in that the thickness of the inner area of the membrane decreases over a period of 10 minutes by at least 5% at a pressure of 5 N/mm | 2008-10-30 |
20080268322 | Composition for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate - Disclosed herein is a composition suitable for use in the production of a fuel cell bipolar plate having improved electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. The composition for a fuel cell bipolar plate can include about 100 parts by weight of a basic resin composition including about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of polyphenylene sulfide as a thermoplastic resin and about 50 to 90 parts by weight of a conductive filler and about 0.01 to about 30 parts by weight of a disulfide compound. The composition can improve impregnation of the conductive filler into the thermoplastic resin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268323 | Sealed Joint Structure for Electrochemical Device - Several members make up a joint in a high-temperature electrochemical device, wherein the various members perform different functions. The joint is useful for joining multiple cells (generally tubular modules) of an electrochemical device to produce a multi-cell segment-in-series stack for a solid oxide fuel cell, for instance. The joint includes sections that bond the joining members to each other; one or more seal sections that provide gas-tightness, and sections providing electrical connection and/or electrical insulation between the various joining members. A suitable joint configuration for an electrochemical device has a metal joint housing, a first porous electrode, a second porous electrode, separated from the first porous electrode by a solid electrolyte, and an insulating member disposed between the metal joint housing and the electrolyte and second electrode. One or more brazes structurally and electrically connects the first electrode to the metal joint housing and forms a gas tight seal between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268324 | Seal and Fuel Cell Comprising Same Affixed on the Bipolar Plates - The invention mainly concerns a fuel cell seal ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268325 | Sealed Fuel Cell Stack - The invention relates to a fuel cell consisting of a stack of elementary cells and interconnectors ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268326 | CATALYST LAYER, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, FUEL CELL HAVING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF PRODUCING CATALYST LAYER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - There are provided a catalyst layer that improves power generation efficiency, a membrane electrode assembly, a fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly, and a method of producing the membrane electrode assembly. Specifically, there are provided a catalyst layer including at least a first catalyst material and a second catalyst material which is different from the first catalyst material, in which the first catalyst material includes a polyacid having a thiol group, and the first catalyst material and the second catalyst material are bound to each other through a thiol bond; a membrane electrode assembly having the catalyst layer; a fuel cell having the membrane electrode assembly; a method of producing the catalyst layer; and a method of producing the membrane electrode assembly. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268327 | Advanced Metal-Air Battery Having a Ceramic Membrane Electrolyte Background of the Invention - A metal-air battery is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a cathode to reduce oxygen molecules and an alkali-metal-containing anode to oxidize the alkali metal (e.g., Li, Na, and K) contained therein to produce alkali-metal ions. An aqueous catholyte is placed in ionic communication with the cathode to store reaction products generated by reacting the alkali-metal ions with the oxygen containing anions. These reaction products are stored as solutes dissolved in the aqueous catholyte. An ion-selective membrane is interposed between the alkali-metal containing anode and the aqueous catholyte. The ion-selective membrane is designed to be conductive to the alkali-metal ions while being impermeable to the aqueous catholyte. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268328 | Battery module - A battery module that includes a plurality of unit batteries, a frame, and supporters. The frame includes holes for receiving and supporting the unit batteries. Each of the supporters is formed in a form of a protrusion and is disposed between the holes and the unit batteries for supporting the unit batteries. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268329 | Battery Latching Assembly - A latching assembly for securing a battery package ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268330 | Battery system - A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268331 | BATTERY-BACKED COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNALLY REPLACEABLE BATTERY MODULE - A battery-backed cache system with a pluggable battery module. The system includes a RAID controller and a cache. A back up power board is provided upon which a second power connector is provided and the two power connectors are connected. A socket assembly is mounted on the board and is connected to the second power connector. The socket assembly is a standard socket for use with PC Cards and includes a bulkhead adapter for mounting to a case wall with a slot of the socket assembly accessible through the case wall. A battery module is included having a body with dimensions corresponding to the slot. A battery is positioned within the body and a connection interface is provided in the battery module for mating with the socket assembly. The body and connection interface of the battery module comply with PCMCIA specifications for card bodies and interfaces. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268332 | Solid-state chemical current source and a method for increasing a discharge power - The invention relates to a solid-state chemical current source and to a method for increasing a discharge power thereof. The inventive current source can be used in electrochemical engineering, in particular for primary and secondary solid-state chemical power sources, which are based on solid ion conductors and exhibit a high discharge power and for a method for increasing the said discharge power. The solid-state chemical current source comprises a body provided with current leading-out wires and solid-state galvanic cells which are arranged therein, are connected to the current leading-out wires, are based on solid ion conductors and perform the function of heating elements. A heat insulation for reducing heat losses of the heated galvanic cells is arranged inside and\or outside the body. The inventive method for increasing the discharge power of the solid-state chemical current source by heating it consists in using the heat produced by the electric current flowing through the galvanic cells and in maintaining the hot state of the said galvanic cells during the discharge. The said invention makes it possible to obtain a solid-state chemical current source exhibiting a high discharge power, a low self-discharge (about 1-3% per year), a long-term power storage and to increase energy characteristics in such a way that they are equal to or greater than 600 Watt-hour/dm3. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268333 | INTEGRAL BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT - An electrochemical battery having at least one self contained thermoelectric cooling device such as a Peltier device, for cooling the battery to optimal operating conditions. The thermoelectric cooling device is contained within a housing of the battery and is in proximity to cells contained within the housing with the cooling device being electrically connected to the cells of the battery and an external electrical power source. A switching element is configured to selectively power the thermoelectric cooling device from the external electrical power source and with shut down of the external electrical power the switching element redirects power from the battery to the thermoelectric cooling device to effect continued cooling of the battery. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268334 | Extruded battery components and manufacturing process - The invention provides an apparatus and method for producing multilayer laminates of polymeric electrolyte material incorporating one of more electrode layers. The apparatus ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080268335 | Combined thin battery structure - A combined thin battery structure comprises a metallic first plate, a plastic frame, a battery module, and a metallic second plate. The first plate has a plurality of jointing slices and first contacting slices formed upwardly from peripheral edges thereof. The frame has a plurality of jointing grooves and fitting grooves formed from peripheral edges thereof. The jointing slices respectively insert into the jointing grooves. The battery module is fixed in the frame. The second plate has a plurality of fitting slices and second contacting slices formed downwardly from peripheral edges thereof. The fitting slices insert into the fitting grooves. Each of the second contacting slices extends to form a flexible arm. Each of the flexible arms has a contacting surface. The contacting surfaces of the flexible arms contact the first contacting slice via surface contact method thus the first plate electrically contacts the second plate to enhance EMI efficiency. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268336 | Rechargeable battery - Disclosed is a rechargeable battery that can improve sealing performance of a gasket and prevent a cap assembly from rotating with respect to a case. The rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly that includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator interposed between the anode and the cathode, a case that accommodates the electrode assembly, a cap assembly that is coupled with the case to close and seal the case and that has an electrode terminal, and a gasket that is provided between the cap assembly and the case. A protrusion is formed at a surface of the gasket. A ratio of a height of the protrusion to a half-width of the protrusion is about 0.5 to 0.8. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268337 | Polymer battery and related method - A polymer battery is provided with a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode active material layer placed in opposition to the positive electrode active material layer, a polymer electrolyte layer disposed between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer, and a distance defining member included in the polymer electrolyte layer to define a distance between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268338 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME - The negative electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a current collector and a negative active material layer disposed on the current collector. The negative active material layer includes a metal-based negative active material and sheet-shaped graphite and has porosity of 20 to 80 volume %. The negative electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery can improve cell characteristics by inhibiting volume change and stress due to active material particle bombardment during charge and discharge, and by decreasing electrode resistance. | 2008-10-30 |
20080268339 | ACTIVE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, BATTERY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVE MATERIAL - An active material comprises a core particle containing LiCo | 2008-10-30 |
20080268340 | NON AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell that has high capacity and excellent cycle characteristic while preventing cell swelling is provided. The positive electrode of the cell has, as the positive electrode active material, lithium nickel composite oxide represented by Li | 2008-10-30 |
20080268341 | HIGH POWER BATTERIES AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - This invention relates to novel designs of high power batteries, electrochemical cells, energy storage materials and electrode materials, and processes for manufacturing same. A battery comprising: (a) an alternating stack of one or more anodes and one or more cathodes; (b) one or more non-conducting separators separating the one or more anodes and cathodes; (c) an electrolyte; (d) a current collector extending through the stack; and (e) a casing holding the one or more anodes, the one or more cathodes, the one or more non-conducting separators, the electrolyte and the current collector | 2008-10-30 |