25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090155587 | Multicomponent Nanorods - Multicomponent nanorods having segments with differing electronic and/or chemical properties are disclosed. The nanorods can be tailored with high precision to create controlled gaps within the nanorods or to produce diodes or resistors, based upon the identities of the components making up the segments of the nanorods. Macrostructural composites of these nanorods also are disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155588 | SHAPED BODIES CONTAINING METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS - The present invention relates to shaped bodies containing a metal-organic framework material (MOF) as well as a process for the preparation thereof and their use especially as catalyst or storage medium. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155589 | Fibrous fine carbon particles and method for producing the same - Fibrous fine carbon particles of a novel structure improved in dispersibility in the dispersing media are provided. These particles have a minor diameter of 5 nm to 5 μm and have a rugged structure in which the mean value of surface roughness defined by the following equation (I) is not less than 8.0%: | 2009-06-18 |
20090155590 | Method for Covering Particles, Especially a Battery Electrode Material Particles, and Particles Obtained with Such Method and a Battery Comprising Such Particle - A method for covering particles having a diameter of maximally 60 μm by means of atomic layer deposition, whereby said method comprises the step of fluidizing said particles in a fluidized bed reactor using a first reactant gas comprising a first reactant for substantially completely covering said particles with a monolayer of said first reactant. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155591 | MICROPARTICLE HAVING NEEDLE-LIKE STRUCTURES ON SURFACE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention provides an organic-inorganic composite microparticle containing a metal complex, which has multiple needle-like structures on the surface and includes the metal complex therein; and a method for producing the microparticle in a simple manner. By using a metal complex made from a polymer having a linear polyethyleneimine chain and a metal ion, a composite microparticle which has the metal complex in silica and has a micro-needle-like structures on the surface can be derived, thus a microparticle having needle-like structures on the surface is obtained, wherein there are nano-sized multiple needle-like structures on the surface of the microparticle. The needle-like structures on the surface and the spatial structure of the resulting microparticle can be controlled by varying the species of the metal ion and the types of the substrate medium for the metal complex. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155592 | POLYMER MACROPARTICLE OF WHICH SURFACE IS MODIFIED BY MESOPARTICLE AND NANOPARTICLE, NANOPARTICLE-POLYMER COMPOSITE USING THE SAME, AND PREPARATION THEREOF - According to the present invention, it is possible to easily provide a polymeric macroparticle of which surface is modified with mesoparticles and nanoparticles, by the step of adhering mesoparticles and nanoparticles to the surface of said polymeric macroparticle to form a composite structure of nanoparticle-mesoparticle-macroparticle, and optionally subjecting to a heat treatment to fix said mesoparticles and nanoparticles onto the surface of macroparticle. In addition, a nanoparticle-polymer composite materials can be provide from the above polymeric macroparticles of which surface is modified with mesoparticles and nanoparticles. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155593 | THROUGH COLOR HIGH PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A decorative laminate is provided and includes a core having a plurality of stacked paper sheets which are impregnated therein a melamine-formaldehyde resin and an internal plasticizer for the melamine-formaldehyde resin, the plasticizer comprising an amino-functional monomer; a decorative sheet overlying the core, the decorative sheet having impregnated therein a melamine-formaldehyde resin and an internal plasticizer for the melamine-formaldehyde resin; and, optionally, an overlay sheet on the decorative sheet. A combustion accelerant is also included in the resin. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155594 | DEVICES FOR APPLYING CONDUCTIVE GEL-PADS TO ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODES PRODUCED THEREBY - Described herein are devices for applying conductive gels to electrodes and the gel-laminated electrodes produced thereby. The devices permit the reuse of the electrodes by easily applying fresh gels to them for each subsequent use. In a first example embodiment, all of the components of the laminating device are provided in a single housing. In a second example embodiment, the gel applying and drive components are housed within the device, and a replaceable cartridge houses the gels and the gel delivery components. Also described herein are dispensers for storing and dispensing conductive gels that can be readily applied to and removed from an electrode. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155595 | Polymeric Composites with a Hydrophilic Coating - A polymeric composite including (1) a substrate formed of a moldable polymer; (2) a first polymeric layer containing a base polymer, the first layer adhering to a surface of the substrate by physical entrapment of at least some molecules of the base polymer in the substrate; and (3) a second polymeric layer containing a hydrophilic polymer, the second layer adhering to a surface of the first layer by physical entrapment of at least some molecules of the hydrophilic polymer in the first layer. Also disclosed is a device including such a composite for delivering an intraocular lens. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155596 | NOZZLE SEALING COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A method of applying a curable composition. The method includes providing a curable composition comprising about 10 to about 60 weight percent of one or more epoxy resins; about 20 to about 80 weight percent of one or more resins selected from polyester resins, ethyl vinyl acetate resins, thermoplastic resins, and acrylate resins; up to about 30 weight percent of one or more hydroxyl-containing compounds; and an initiator selected from a photoinitiator, a thermal initiator, and combinations thereof. The method further includes initiating cure of the curable composition. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155597 | CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE PRECURSOR, METHOD OF USING THE SAME, AND ARTICLE - A conductive adhesive precursor has polyepoxide, free-radically polymerizable (meth)acrylate, conductive fibers, conductive substantially spherical particles, thixotrope, photoinitiator, and thermal curative. The conductive adhesive precursor can be cured to form a conductive adhesive useful for bonding two substrates together. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155598 | Coatings and Coating Systems for Metal Substrates - Disclosed are methods of treating a metal to improve the metal's corrosion resistance. In one such method, the method is carried out by applying, to the surface of the metal, a coating which includes magnesium powder and a UV-curable or other radiation-curable binder. In another such method, the method is carried out by applying, to the surface of the metal, a coating which includes magnesium powder and an inorganic binder. In another such method, a coating that includes a magnesium alloy powder and a binder is applied to the surface of the metal. The magnesium alloy powder is selected such that it has a corrosion potential that is from about 0.01 volt to about 1.5 volt more negative than the metal's corrosion potential. Also disclosed are methods of treating a ferrous metals and magnesium alloys to improve the corrosion resistance of these materials. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155599 | CORROSION AND SCALE INHIBITION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Improved multi-component compositions are provided for treating metallic surfaces subjected to contact with hydrocarbons, such as producing well casings and downhole equipment, and transmission lines. The compositions include an epoxy, a cross-linking or curing agent for the epoxy (e.g., ethoxylated tallow amine), and a scale inhibitor including phosphonic acid or phosphonate moieties (e.g., an organic phosphonate such as DETA phosphonate). The compositions may be added to a well or transmission line as a unitary, three-component mixture, or the epoxy may be initially added, followed by the cross-linking or curing agent, and the scale inhibitor. The compositions provide long-term scale inhibition without the need for continuous metered addition of scale inhibitor | 2009-06-18 |
20090155600 | TREATMENT FOR PAPER AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF PAPER - A treatment for paper, containing (A) a fluorine-containing polymer comprising repeating units derived from a fluorine-containing monomer (a) represented by the general formula (I): CH | 2009-06-18 |
20090155601 | ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTIVE MATERIAL - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an ultraviolet protective material incorporating a polyurethane film, and optionally having an ultraviolet protective adhesive layer applied to one side. In one embodiment, an ultraviolet protective material comprises an aliphatic polyurethane film, and an adhesive layer comprising a formulated acrylic pressure-sensitive and an ultraviolet light stabilizer. Alternative embodiments of the present invention provide the ultraviolet protective material may be embodied in various forms, including: single and multi-layer films, adhesive tapes, and resins. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155602 | SYNTHETIC ICE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A synthetic ice apparatus and method are provided. In one embodiment, a first layer is molded utilizing a mold of a natural ice form. Additionally, a second layer is coupled to the first layer for providing a rigid backing to the first layer. In another embodiment, a layer is molded utilizing a mold of a natural ice form, where such layer is of a predetermined thickness for providing rigidity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155603 | Glass mat with inorganic coating - Provided is a coated glass mat having enhanced flame and fire resistance properties. The glass mat comprises nonwoven glass fibers and a coating comprised of a silicate. The coated glass mat is particularly useful as a facer in the building industry. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155604 | METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE FOR ADHESIVE BONDING - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a coated substrate surface is provided. In at least one embodiment, the coated substrate surface includes a substrate surface, and a high-velocity impact polymer reaction coating for promoting adhesive bonding, the coating having first and second opposing surfaces, the first opposing surface being adjacent to the substrate surface. In at least another embodiment, the high-velocity impact polymer reaction coating is formed by depositing a polymer reaction compound onto the substrate surface with a high-velocity impact device at a velocity in the range of 10 to 200 meters per second, the polymer reaction compound being formed from substantially random fragmentation of prepolymer molecules. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155605 | HYDROPHILIC MIRROR COATED TIO2 MEMBRANE ON CHROME PLATE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a hydrophilic photocatalyst and a process of preparation thereof to obtain a titanium dioxide (TiO2) layer of an anatase structure having an excellent photocatalystic effect on a chromium substrate, and in particular to a hydrophilic photocatalyst and a process for preparation thereof including: coating a titanium dioxide (TiO2) layer of an amorphous form on the substrate while maintaining the temperature of the substrate below 200° C., coating the TiO2 layer of a pure anatase structure on the TiO2 layer of the amorphous form, and coating a silicon dioxide layer on the TiO2 layer of the pure anatase structure, wherein a super-hydrophilic property having a contact angle below 10 degrees showing a photocatalystic effect by ultraviolet irradiation appears within 1 hour after UV irradiation and a hydrophilic property having a contact angle below 20 degrees between the substrate and water drops is maintained for 18 hours. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155606 | METHODS OF DEPOSITING A SILICON NITRIDE FILM - Cyclical methods of depositing a silicon nitride film on a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes supplying a chlorosilane to a reactor in which a substrate is processed; supplying a purge gas to the reactor; and providing ammonia plasma to the reactor. The method allows a silicon nitride film to be formed at a low process temperature and a high deposition rate. The resulting silicon nitride film has a relatively few impurities and a relatively high quality. In addition, a silicon nitride film having good step coverage over features having high aspect ratios and a thin and uniform thickness can be formed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155607 | Thermally Cured Silicone Coating which Can be Adhesively Bonded without Primer - A thermally cured silicon coating on a plastic, in particular a thermoplastic, can be adhesively bonded without use of an adhesive primer. Such thermally cured silicon coatings are produced by a process including: application of a silicon composition to the surfaces of a plastic or to the surface of a plastic treated with a plastic primer; air drying of the silicon composition to form a silicone film; baking at a temperature in the range from 80° C. to 200° C.; and application of a bonding agent composition to the silicone film during baking or during the phase of cooling to ambient temperature after baking. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155608 | Electroconductive Bonding Material and Electronic Apparatus - An electroconductive bonding material contains a thermosetting resin, a low-melting-point metal powder which is melted at a temperature equal to or lower than the thermosetting temperature of the thermosetting resin, a high-melting-point metal powder which is not melted at a temperature equal to or lower than the thermosetting temperature of the thermosetting resin and which reacts with the low-melting-point metal powder to form a reaction product having a high melting point of 300° C. or higher during heat-hardening of the thermosetting resin, and a reducing substance which removes an oxide formed on the surface of the high-melting-point metal powder. The total content of the low-melting-point metal powder and the high-melting-point metal powder is 75% to 88% by weight, and the particle size ratio D | 2009-06-18 |
20090155609 | WETTING RESISTANT MATERIALS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH - Ceramic materials with relatively high resistance to wetting by various liquids, such as water, are presented, along with articles made with these materials, methods for making these articles and materials, and methods for protecting articles using coatings made from these materials. One embodiment is a material comprising a primary oxide and a secondary oxide. The primary oxide comprises cerium and hafnium. The secondary oxide comprises a secondary oxide cation selected from the group consisting of the rare earth elements, yttrium, and scandium. Another embodiment is a material comprising a primary oxide and a secondary oxide. The primary oxide comprises cerium or hafnium. The secondary oxide comprises (i) praseodymium or ytterbium, and (ii) another cation selected from the group consisting of the rare earth elements, yttrium, and scandium. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155610 | Heat-resistant adhesive sheet - It is an object of the present invention to provide a heat-resistant adhesive sheet for suppressing fluctuation in dimensional stability of a flexible printed board or, in particular, of a two-layer flexible printed board which has recently been increasingly demanded and which is required to be more highly heat-resistant and reliable. The foregoing problems can be solved by a heat-resistant adhesive sheet having a heat-resistant adhesive layer, containing a thermoplastic polyimide, which is provided on at least one surface of an insulating layer containing a non-thermoplastic polyimide, the heat-resistant adhesive sheet having a stretching of not more than 10 mm at one side thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155611 | Thermoformed article made from renewable polymer and heat-resistant polymer - The present invention provides articles comprising a thermoformable composite comprising: a core comprising a renewable polymer having: (a) a T | 2009-06-18 |
20090155612 | FIBRE BASED PANELS WITH A WEAR RESISTANCE SURFACE - Building panels with a homogenous decorative surface having a wear layer comprising fibres, binders and wear resistant particles. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155613 | Heat-Sensitive record material - The invention describes a heat sensitive recording material comprising a paper or film substrate having coated thereon a thermally sensitive color forming composition. The thermally sensitive color forming composition comprises a chromogenic dye precursor, and an acidic developer material. A high hydrolysis adhesive material is advantageously employed as a basecoat or in the color forming composition. The high hydrolysis adhesive material has a hydrolysis of at least 99% and yields a heat sensitive recording material of low background discoloration which is useful in wet offset UV cured printing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155614 | Polypropylene Materials and Method of Preparing Polypropylene Materials - A polypropylene material may be prepared from a blend of heterophasic propylene copolymers and propylene homopolymers. The material may be prepared by blending the polymers while they are in a molten state, and forming a film or sheet from the polymer blend. The materials may also be formed as coextruded materials or as ternary blends with a polyethylene or a single phase random propylene copolymer. The blends and neat polymers have particular application to forming slit film tapes and similar materials. The resultant materials may exhibit increased tenacity, elongation and toughness and greater surface roughness as compared to those materials prepared solely from propylene homopolymers. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155615 | DESIGNED ORIENTATION FOR WELDED AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS MADE OF PRESS HARDENED STEEL - The present invention provides an improved method of blanking and hot forming an elongated part from a coil of press hardened steel sheet stock, including the step of: cutting a blank from the coil of press hardened steel sheet stock such that the blank has a length that is greater than a width, and such that the length is substantially parallel to the rolling direction. Ideally, the blank is cut such that the length is parallel to the rolling direction within plus or minus ten degrees. The present invention also provides ultra high-strength metallic components, preferably automotive body shell parts, hot formed from coils of press hardened steel sheet stock. Each part has a body with a body length that is greater than a body width, and one or more weld joints. The body also has a material texture orientation that is substantially parallel to the body length. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155616 | CORROSION RESISTANT SPACER - An interface device is provided that is insertable at a junction between a first device comprising a first metal and a second device comprising a second metal that is dissimilar to the first metal. The interface device comprises at least one layer comprising an alloy of the first metal and the second metal and having a functionally gradient composition operative to reduce a galvanic effect between the first and second devices. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155617 | IRON-GOLD BARCODE NANOWIRE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an Fe—Au barcode type nanowire and a method of manufacturing the same. The nanowire has a magnetic-optical multifunction and is suitable for adjusting magnetic intensity thereof. The Fe—Au nanowire has a multilayered structure, in which an iron layer and a gold layer are alternately and repeatedly formed, and is formed in a single plating bath through a pulse electro-deposition. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155618 | Rust-Preventive Metallic Component Part and Manufacturing Method for the Same - The present invention relates to a rust-preventive metallic component part in which a steel wire to which wire-drawing processing is performed is adapted into a substrate and which comprises a rust-preventive coating film being free from chromium on a surface of the substrate, and to a manufacturing method for the same; and its object is to provide a rust-preventive metallic component part whose rust-preventive coating film exhibits such good adhesiveness to substrate that it is not come off by elastic deformations in service, by sliding contacts at the time of transportation, and the like, and to provide a manufacturing method for the same. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155619 | Light Transmittance Optimizing Coated Glass Article for Solar Cell and Method for Making - A multi-layer thin film stack, particularly suitable as a component of a solar cell, is deposited on a transparent dielectric substrate. The multi-layer film stack comprises a transparent electrically conductive metal oxide layer deposited over the dielectric substrate, the conductive metal oxide layer having a refractive index less than 2.0, a light transmittance optimizing interlayer having a refractive index between 2.3 and 3.5, deposited over the electrically conductive metal oxide layer, and a silicon layer having a refractive index of at least 4.5 deposited over the light transmittance optimizing interlayer. The film stack can be deposited by any suitable method, but deposition of each of these layers by atmospheric chemical vapor deposition is preferred. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155620 | BRASS-PLATED STEEL WIRE FOR REINFORCING RUBBER ARTICLES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Problems to be solved by the invention: It is an object of the present invention to provide a brass-plated steel wire for reinforcing rubber articles capable of surely improving adhesiveness between brass-plated steel wire and rubber and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155621 | Tin-Plated Steel Sheet and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A tin-plated steel sheet includes a plating layer containing tin on at least one surface of a steel sheet, and a chemical conversion coating containing P and tin on the plating layer is provided. In the steel sheet, a coated amount of the chemical conversion coating per surface is 1.0 to 50 mg/m | 2009-06-18 |
20090155622 | Titanium-Nickel Alloy, Method for Modifying Titanium-Nickel Alloy Surface, Biocompatible Material - Provided is a titanium-nickel alloy improved in corrosion resistance due to the reduced Ni content in the surface layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155623 | High strength nickel alloy welds through precipitation hardening - Provided are precipitation hardened high strength nickel based alloy welds that yield improved properties and performance in joining high strength metals. The advantageous weldments include two or more segments of ferrous or non-ferrous components, and fusion welds, friction stir welds, electron beam welds, laser beam welds, or a combination thereof bonding adjacent segments of the components together, wherein the welds comprise a precipitation hardened nickel based alloy weld metal composition including greater than or equal to 1.4 wt % of combined aluminum and titanium based on the total weight of the nickel based alloy weld metal composition. Also provided are methods for forming the welds from the nickel based alloy weld compositions, wherein the precipitation hardening occurs in the as-welded condition. The nickel based welds do not require a separate heat treatment step after welding to produce advantageous strength properties. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155624 | Ceramic Material, Sintered Ceramic and Component Made Therefrom, Production Method and Use of the Ceramic - A ceramic mixed system is proposed that includes a two-phase mixture of pure components A and B, wherein phase A is based on the cubic to tetragonal modification of Bi3NbO7 and phase B is based on a monoclinic pyrochlore modification of Bi2(Zn2/3Nb4/3)O7. The electrical properties of ceramics produced therefrom make the material suitable for components having a multilayer structure in which capacitors and inductors are integrated and which can be used in data processing or signal processing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155625 | Methods of Joining Aluminum Nitride Sinters and Aluminum Nitride Joined Articles - [Problem] It is an object to provide a joining method that enables to join aluminum nitride sinters together efficiently and tightly. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155626 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - According to an aspect of an embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes: a soft magnetic underlayer disposed on a substrate; a foundation layer on the soft magnetic underlayer, the foundation layer including a plurality of Ru crystal grains isolated from each other at an upper portion of the foundation layer; a first magnetic layer including a plurality of magnetic crystal grains on the plurality of the Ru crystal grains of the foundation layer; and a second magnetic layer disposed on the plurality of magnetic crystal grains of the first magnetic layer, the second magnetic layer including a plurality of magnetic crystal grains having axes of easy magnetization in the direction perpendicular to the major surface of the substrate and nonmagnetic materials interposed between the crystal grains, the magnetic crystal grains of the first magnetic layer having a smaller grain size than those of the second magnetic layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155627 | DISCRETE TRACK MEDIA WITH A CAPPED MEDIA STRUCTURE HAVING HIGH MOMENT AND EXCHANGE - A media architecture is optimized for discrete track recording. A capped or exchange-spring media uses a thin media structure and incorporates higher moment density magnetic layers. A thin exchange coupling layer is used in conjunction with a cap layer to control the reversal mechanism and exchange. Thus, the exchange coupling layer mediates the interaction between the two outer magnetic layers. The thickness of the exchange coupling layer is tuned by monitoring the media signal-to-noise ratio, track width and bit error rate. The recording performance is enhanced by tuning the intergranular exchange in the system through the use of the high-moment cap as writeability, resolution and noise are improved. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155628 | MAGNETIC THIN FILM STRUCTURE, MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A magnetic thin film structure, a magnetic recording medium including the same, and a method of manufacturing the magnetic recording medium are provided. The magnetic recording medium includes an under layer formed of a transition metal nitride on a substrate and a plurality of magnetic dots, which are unit recording regions, formed of a magnetic material having magnetic anisotropy energy between 10 | 2009-06-18 |
20090155629 | TUNNEL JUNCTION MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR HAVING A NEAR ZERO MAGNETOSTRICTION FREE LAYER - A magnetoresistive tunnel junction sensor having improved free layer stability, as well as improved free sensitivity. The free layer is constructed to have a low magnetic coercivity which improves free layer sensitivity. The free layer is also constructed to have a negative magnetostriction which improves free layer stability by preventing the free layer from having an easy axis that is oriented perpendicular to die air bearing surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155630 | Alloy nanoparticles, method of producing the same, and magnetic recording medium using alloy nanoparticles - A method of producing alloy nanoparticles includes the steps of: adding a metallic salt, a reducing agent, a stabilizing ligand, and an organic iron complex to an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of 2-20C hydrocarbon, alcohol, ether, and ester in an inert gas atmosphere to obtain a reaction liquid; and stirring the reaction liquid while heating the reaction liquid to a predetermined temperature. The grain diameter of the alloy nanoparticle is controlled by regulating the amount of the stabilizing ligand. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155631 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that does not increase contact resistance when an impact is applied to a bare cell and a protection circuit module. The battery pack includes: a bare cell having a surface on which at least one coupling groove is formed; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; at least one coupling member having one end coupled to the protection circuit module and another end in which at least one coupling hole corresponding to the at least one coupling groove of the bare cell is formed, and tightly adhered to the bare cell; at least one screw bolt coupled to the at least one coupling groove through the at least one coupling hole; and at least one space formed in an opening part of the at least one coupling groove, having a diameter greater than that of the coupling groove. Therefore, the battery pack does not increase the contact resistance between the bare cell and the protection circuit module against an external impact. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155632 | Protection circuit assembly and battery pack having the same - A protection circuit assembly and a battery pack including the same, which can simplify a manufacturing process and increase productivity. The protection circuit assembly includes a protection circuit board including a connection terminal, and a first lead plate connected to the connection terminal and having a coupling hole. The battery pack includes a bare cell having a protrusion, and a protection circuit assembly electrically connected with the bare cell and including a first lead plate having a coupling hole. Accordingly, the battery pack includes a protection circuit assembly including a lead plate having a coupling hole, and a bare cell including a structure inserted into the coupling hole, and thus it is possible to simplify a manufacturing process and increase productivity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155633 | Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Supply Apparatus - A fuel cell hybrid power supply apparatus comprises a fuel cell power supply circuit and a secondary battery power supply circuit. Wherein a charger unit of the secondary battery power supply circuit determines the power characteristics for the recharging of a secondary battery unit of the secondary battery power supply circuit, based on the electrical signal outputted by a sensor unit of the fuel cell power supply circuit; the sensor unit regulates the predetermined voltage levels separately at output terminal of the fuel cell power supply circuit and the secondary battery power supply circuit with a differential between said voltage levels based on the power transmitted by the fuel cell power supply circuit, and controls the recharging of the secondary battery unit by the charger unit; and a fuel cell unit of the fuel cell power supply circuit outputs power at a predetermined constant work rate. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155634 | METHOD TO MAXIMIZE FUEL CELL VOLTAGE DURING START-UP - A method of operating a fuel cell system is disclosed, the method including the steps of providing a fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cell assemblies, each fuel cell assembly having a proton exchange membrane disposed between a plurality of fuel cell plates, wherein water is purged from the fuel cell system during a shutdown operation, and a current is produced in the fuel cell system following the shutdown purge to produce product water to hydrate the proton exchange membrane. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155635 | METHOD OF ACTIVATING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY (PEM) OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL (PEMFC) USING CYCLIC VOLTAMMETRY (CV) - The present invention relates to a method of activating membrane electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells of a fuel cell stack for a vehicle comprising: supplying a humidified gas to a fuel cell so as to hydrate an electrolyte membrane and an electrolyte of electrodes of the fuel cell; and performing a cyclic voltammetry process so as to activate the layers of the electrodes. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155636 | WATER MANAGEMENT FOR A FUEL CELL - A fuel cell is provided that includes a water transport plate separating an air flow field and a water flow field. The driving force for moving water across the water transport plate into the water flow field is produced by a differential pressure across a restriction. The restriction is arranged between an air outlet of the cathode water transport plate and a head of a reservoir that is in fluid communication with the water flow field. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155637 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention is directed to a process for generating electricity in a solid oxide fuel cell system with low carbon dioxide emissions. A mixture of steam and a hydrocarbon containing feed is reformed to produce a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. A first gas stream containing at least 0.6 mole fraction hydrogen is separated from the reformed product gas and fed to the anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. The first gas stream is mixed with an oxidant at one or more anode electrodes in the fuel cell to generate electricity. An anode exhaust stream comprising hydrogen and water is separated from the fuel cell. The anode exhaust stream and/or a cathode exhaust stream from the fuel cell is fed into the reforming reactor, where heat is exchanged between the hot anode and/or cathode exhaust streams and the reactants in the reforming reactor. Carbon dioxide is produced in relatively small quantities in the process due to the thermal efficiency of the process. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155638 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention relates to a process for generating electricity with a solid oxide fuel cell system. First and second gas streams containing hydrogen are fed at independently selected rates to an anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. The first and second gas streams are mixed with an oxidant at one or more anode electrodes of the solid oxide fuel cell to generate electricity. An anode exhaust stream comprising hydrogen and water is separated from the anode of the fuel cell, and the second gas stream comprising hydrogen is separated from the anode exhaust stream and fed back to the anode of the fuel cell. The rates that the first and second gas streams are fed to the fuel cell are selected so the fuel cell generates a high electrical power density. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155639 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention relates to a process for generating electricity with a solid oxide fuel cell system with low carbon dioxide emissions. A liquid hydrocarbon feed is cracked in a first reaction zone, and fed as a gaseous feed to a second reaction zone. The feed is steam reformed in the second reaction zone to provide a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. Hydrogen is separated from the reformed product gas and is fed as a fuel to the anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. Electricity is generated in the fuel cell by oxidizing the hydrogen in the fuel. An anode exhaust stream containing hydrogen and steam is fed back into the first reaction zone to provide heat to drive the endothermic reactions in the first and second reaction zones, and to recycle unused hydrogen back to the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide is produced in relatively small quantities in the process due to the thermal and electrical efficiency of the process. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155640 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention relates to a process for generating electricity with a solid oxide fuel cell system with low carbon dioxide production. First and second gas streams containing hydrogen are fed at independently selected rates to an anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. The first and second gas streams are mixed with an oxidant at one or more anode electrodes of the solid oxide fuel cell to generate electricity. An anode exhaust stream comprising hydrogen and water is separated from the anode of the fuel cell, and the second gas stream comprising hydrogen is separated from the anode exhaust stream and fed back to the anode of the fuel cell. The rates that the first and second gas streams are fed to the fuel cell are selected so the fuel cell generates a high electrical power density. Recycle of the hydrogen from the anode exhaust reduces the amount of hydrogen required to be generated to operate the fuel cell, thereby reducing the carbon dioxide produced in the generation of hydrogen required to operate the fuel cell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155641 | MULTIPLE INJECTOR AND EJECTOR ARRAY - A fluid injection/ejection system for a fuel cell stack is disclosed, wherein the system includes an array of injectors and ejectors that support hydrogen recirculation and maximize a use of the hydrogen and an efficiency of the fuel cell stack. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155642 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELIABLE FEEDSTOCK DELIVERY AT VARIABLE DELIVERY RATES - Hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and methods for delivering feedstock to a hydrogen-producing region of a hydrogen-producing fuel processing assembly. In some embodiments, the fuel processing assemblies include a feedstock delivery system that includes a pump assembly and a stall prevention mechanism that is adapted to reduce pressure in an outlet conduit during periods in which the pump assembly is not emitting a liquid outlet stream within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range. In some embodiments, pressure in the outlet conduit is isolated from pressure in the hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing assembly and is reduced during periods in which a liquid stream is not being pumped within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155643 | Method for using a fuel cell comprising a regeneration step by lowering the temperature - The fuel cell supplies power to a load under nominal conditions. The method for using the fuel cell comprises at least one regeneration step of the performances of the cell by temporarily lowering its temperature below the nominal operating temperature. The regeneration step, performed during a preset time, can be triggered periodically or when the voltage at the terminals of the cell or the cell temperature is lower than a threshold. The performances of the cell, in particular its voltage, can thereby be maintained substantially constant during long periods of use. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155644 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention relates to a process for generating electricity with a solid oxide fuel cell system. A liquid hydrocarbon feed is cracked in a first reaction zone, and fed as a gaseous feed to a second reaction zone. The feed is steam reformed in the second reaction zone to provide a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. Hydrogen is separated from the reformed product gas and is fed as a fuel to the anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. Electricity is generated in the fuel cell by oxidizing the hydrogen in the fuel. An anode exhaust stream containing hydrogen and steam is fed back into the first reaction zone to provide heat to drive the endothermic reactions in the first and second reaction zone, and to recycle unused hydrogen back to the fuel cell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155645 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention is directed to a process for generating electricity in a solid oxide fuel cell system. A mixture of steam and a hydrocarbon containing feed is reformed to produce a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. A first gas stream containing at least 0.6 mole fraction hydrogen is separated from the reformed product gas and fed to the anode of a solid oxide fuel cell. The first gas stream is mixed with an oxidant at one or more anode electrodes in the fuel cell to generate electricity. An anode exhaust stream comprising hydrogen and water is separated from the fuel cell. The anode exhaust stream and/or a cathode exhaust stream from the fuel cell is fed into the reforming reactor, where heat is exchanged between the hot anode and/or cathode exhaust streams and the reactants in the reforming reactor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155646 | REACTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Disclosed is a reaction device including: a reactor to cause a reaction of a reactant; a first container to house the reactor; and a second container to house the first container, wherein a gas is injected to a space between the reactor and the first container and the first container is sealed, and an atmospheric pressure in a space between the first container and the second container is lower than a normal atmospheric pressure. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155647 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell system for generating electrical power. The system comprises a solid oxide fuel cell, a reforming reactor, and a hydrogen separation apparatus. The reforming reactor includes a reforming region in which a feed comprising one or more hydrocarbons may be steam reformed to produce a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. The hydrogen separation apparatus is located in the reforming reactor positioned to separate hydrogen from the reformed product gas produced in the reforming reactor. The hydrogen separation apparatus is operatively connected to the anode of the solid oxide fuel cell to provide hydrogen to the fuel cell as a fuel to be oxidized to produce electricity. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155648 | Hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicle - The present invention provides a hydrogen storage system using a metal hydride (MH), which can increase volumetric storage density of hydrogen and total hydrogen storage capacity and improve system packaging. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155649 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell system. The system includes a pre-reforming reactor, a reforming reactor, a hydrogen separation apparatus and a solid oxide fuel cell. The anode exhaust outlet of the solid oxide fuel cell is operatively connected to an inlet of the pre-reforming reactor so anode exhaust from the fuel cell may enter the pre-reforming reactor. The pre-reforming reactor also has an inlet for a hydrocarbon feed precursor. The reforming reactor is operatively coupled to the pre-reforming reactor so that a feed produced in the pre-reforming reactor from the feed precursor may be fed to the reforming reactor. The reforming reactor is operatively connected to the hydrogen separation apparatus so that hydrogen produced in the reforming reactor may be separated from the reformed product gases. The anode inlet of the solid oxide fuel cell is operatively connected to the hydrogen separation apparatus so hydrogen may be fed from the hydrogen separation apparatus as fuel to the solid oxide fuel cell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155650 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER - The present invention is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell system for generating electrical power. The system comprises a solid oxide fuel cell, a reforming reactor, a hydrogen separation apparatus, and an anode exhaust conduit. The reforming reactor includes a reforming region in which a feed comprising one or more hydrocarbons may be steam reformed to produce a reformed product gas containing hydrogen. The hydrogen separation apparatus is located in the reforming reactor positioned to separate hydrogen from the reformed product gas produced in the reforming reactor. The hydrogen separation apparatus is operatively connected to the anode of the solid oxide fuel cell to provide hydrogen to the fuel cell as a fuel to be oxidized to produce electricity. The anode exhaust conduit is located in the reforming region of the reforming reactor and is operatively connected to the anode exhaust of the fuel cell so that hot anode exhaust exiting the fuel cell may pass through the anode exhaust conduit and exchange heat with reactants in the reforming region of the reforming reactor. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155651 | Fuel cell system and generation control device - A fuel cell system capable of accurately and precisely determining the wet condition inside a fuel cell. The fuel cell system includes a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell having a stack structure. The fuel cell is connected to an air supply system, a hydrogen gas supply system, an output system, and a control unit. The control unit receives flow rates of air and hydrogen gas which flow into the fuel cell, their pressures when exhausted, and a generated current measurement signal. The control unit calculates the amounts of water exhausted from the fuel cell as a gas component and as a liquid component and determines the water balance in the fuel cell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155652 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A basic injection time of an injector is obtained from an FC current detected in step S | 2009-06-18 |
20090155653 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising a reformer and an afterburner each for reacting at least fuel and an oxidant; and a fuel feeder for supplying the reformer and the afterburner with fuel. It is provided for to particular advantage that at least one flow control valve for controlling the fuel supply is included upstream of at least the reformer or the afterburner. The invention relates furthermore to a motor vehicle having one such fuel cell system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155654 | HEAT RECOVERY APPARATUS AND FUEL CELL HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a heat recovery apparatus recovering heat generated from a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and transmitting the heat to a fuel spreader so that a temperature difference between the MEA and the fuel spreader inside a fuel cell is reduced, and a fuel cell having the heat recovery apparatus. The fuel spreader supplies fuel having a uniform concentration to the MEA through the heat recovery apparatus, so that a fuel cell having a reduced total volume, a stable performance, and increased energy efficiency can be provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155655 | FUEL CELL POWER MODULE FRAME ASSEMBLY - A frame assembly for a fuel cell power module, particularly but not exclusively for use in lift trucks, has at least one frame element. The frame element is provided with an internal cavity that is filled with a fill material to provide a desired mass of the frame assembly. The frame assembly is configured to receive a fuel cell stack and other balance of plant components of a fuel cell power module and may also be configured to receive a fuel storage vessel. The frame assembly can be configured so that it can replace a battery pack of a lift truck and still provide adequate counterweight. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155656 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system which can exhibit a better result of a reduction in size and weight is provided. The fuel cell system of the present invention comprises a stack of fuel cells which generate electricity by receiving a supply of hydrogen gas and air, a fuel supply passage for supplying hydrogen gas to the stack, a fuel circulation and supply passage and a fuel circulation and discharge passage equipped with a fuel pump for causing any unreacted hydrogen gas discharged from the stack to join the fuel supply passage and be circulated, a cooling water pump for supplying cooling water to the stack, and a regenerator driven by the cooling water supplied from the cooling water pump for generating a rotary force. The hydrogen pump is adapted to be driven for rotation by the regenerator. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155657 | Hydrogen Permeable Film, and Fuel Battery Using the Same - A hydrogen permeable film ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155658 | ELECTRODE FOR POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE/ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CATALYST LAYER - To provide an electrode for a polymer electrolyte membrane having high gas diffusion performance, a membrane/electrode assembly, and a process for producing a nonwoven structure for a catalyst layer, which can produce the membrane/electrode assembly inexpensively and easily. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155659 | Tubular Fuel Cell - A tubular fuel cell includes an inner current collector, a membrane-electrode assembly, and seal portions provided at the axial end portions of the membrane-electrode assembly, respectively. The membrane-electrode assembly includes an inner catalyst layer provided on the inner current collector, an electrolyte membrane provided on the inner catalyst layer, and an outer catalyst layer provided on the electrolyte membrane. The axial length of the outer catalyst layer is shorter than the axial lengths of the electrolyte membrane and the outer catalyst layer. The axial end face of the outer catalyst layer and the axial end face of the inner catalyst layer are located on the opposite sides of the seal portion in each side of the tubular fuel cell. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155660 | TUBULAR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS - Tubular solid oxide fuel cells are provided. In one embodiment, fluid flow channels are defined by a plurality of bridges between a core and an outer wall of an electrode support. In another embodiment, a fluid supply channel and fluid discharge channels of an electrode support are formed in a double-wall structure. Electric current distribution and gas distribution are facilitated in the solid oxide fuel cells. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155661 | FUEL CELL MODULE, FUEL CELL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUEL CELL MODULE - For the purpose of providing a fuel cell module having a small number of molding processes and favorable productivity, the edge of a polymer electrolyte membrane ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155662 | Highly Stable Fuel Cell Membranes and Methods of Making Them - A solid polymer electrolyte membrane having (a) an ion exchange material and (b) dispersed in said ion exchange material, a hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst bound to a carbon particle support, wherein the hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst comprises (i) polyvinylphosphonic acid and (ii) cerium. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155663 | SEPARATOR FOR FLAT-TYPE POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELLS - A separator for flat-type polymer electrolyte fuel cells comprises a fuel-feed-side separator and an oxygen-feed-side separator, each comprising a collector portion in which n unit conductive substrates (n is an integer of 2 or more), each having a plurality of through-holes, are arrayed in flat configuration via gaps, and a pair of insulating frames which have n openings in alignment with an array position of the unit conductive substrates and are integrated in such a way as to hold the collector portion between them. The back-to-back (n−1) unit conductive substrates of the n unit conductive substrates in one of both separators, as counted from the end of its array direction, and the 2 | 2009-06-18 |
20090155664 | TRANSITION METAL NITRIDE, SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELLS, FUEL CELL STACK, FUEL CELL VEHICLE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRANSITION METAL NITRIDE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELLS - A transition metal nitride is obtained by a nitriding treatment of a surface of a base material including a transition metal or an alloy of the transition metal, and the transition metal nitride has a crystal structure of an M | 2009-06-18 |
20090155665 | SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL - A separator includes a separator body | 2009-06-18 |
20090155666 | Bipolar plate and process for producing a bipolar plate - In order to provide a bipolar plate for a fuel cell unit, wherein the bipolar plate comprises a support layer of a metallic material and a protective layer, wherein the protective layer comprises an at least binary oxide system with at least two different types of metal cations, the protective layer of which prevents the formation of an oxide layer or changes the properties of the formed oxide layer such that lower mechanical stresses occur in the oxide layer, it is proposed that one type of metal cation of the oxide system of the protective layer is Mn and a further type of metal cation of the oxide system of the protective layer is Cu. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155667 | Bipolar plate and process for producing a protective layer on a bipolar plate - In order to provide a bipolar plate for a fuel cell unit, wherein the bipolar plate comprises a support layer and a protective layer, wherein the protective layer comprises an at least binary oxide system with at least two different types of metal cations, the protective layer of which reliably reduces chromium evaporation even in long-term operation and which also meets the other requirements set for a bipolar plate, it is proposed that one type of metal cation of the oxide system of the protective layer is Fe. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155668 | Multi-stage in-line cartridge ejector for fuel cell system - Multi-stage in-line cartridge ejectors for a fuel cell system provided herein comprise: at least one ejector main body for supplying hydrogen, each ejector main body including a plurality of nozzles arranged in line with a predetermined gap, in which the diameters of the respective nozzles become larger from an inlet side of the ejector main body toward an outlet side thereof, and a plurality of sub-inlets formed on an outer surface of the ejector main body to be connected to the gap or gaps between the nozzles; and a housing accommodating the eject main body and including a main inlet for intake of recirculated hydrogen. The multi-stage in-line cartridge ejectors can improve the system performance by increasing the amount of recirculated hydrogen. Moreover, at least one check valve is provided at an intake position of the cartridge ejectors to effectively prevent reverse flow of recirculation hydrogen gas and at least one heater is provided around the cartridge ejectors to improve cold startability. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155669 | FUEL-CELL CONNECTOR - To reduce leakage of fuel from a fuel cartridge during connection to and disconnection from a fuel-cell connector. A fuel-cell connector for releasable connection to a fuel cartridge has a cartridge-side connection element with a cartridge-side valve that opens or closes a fuel-supply opening. A fuel-cell connector has a connector-side valve that opens and closes a fuel-receiving opening and moves, during the first insertion stage, together with the cartridge-side valve, and a resilient element for resisting movement in the insertion direction of a connector body unit into which the cartridge-side connection element is telescopically inserted. The connector body unit has on its outer periphery engagement means for engagement with the cartridge-side connection element and a stationary mechanism part for attachment to the fuel-cell-using device. In the second insertion step, the aforementioned connector body unit is moved as a single unit with the cartridge-side connection element, while the fuel-receiving opening and the fuel-supply opening are maintained in close proximity and so that the aforementioned engagement means are engaged with the cartridge-side connection element, whereby the fuel cartridge is connected and fixed in the connected position. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155670 | FUEL CELL WITH FLAT ASSEMBLY AND SIMPLIFIED SEALING - Flat fuel cell comprising at least two unit cells, a casing provided with supports for each of said unit cells, said supports offering a bearing surface to a periphery of the unit cells, sealing means interposed between the periphery of each unit cell and the surface of an associated support, and a cover forming a compression element coming into abutment on the periphery of each unit cell opposite the sealing means and cooperating directly with the associated support in order to provide compression of the sealing means. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155671 | SUPERPLASTIC SEALING SYSTEM, PREFERENTIALY FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a seal ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090155672 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery comprises a power generating element, a battery case including a gas release hole, and a valve safety device configured to close the gas release hole and release gas out of the battery case when inner pressure in the battery case exceeds a predetermined value. The safety valve device comprises a valve member and a holding member. The valve member includes a sealing portion hermetically making contact with a sealed surface around the gas release hole, and the holding member is fixed to the battery case to elastically press the sealing portion by its elastic deformation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155673 | Battery Management System - A battery management system for monitoring a plurality of interconnected batteries comprises a plurality of interconnected modules arranged for connection to respective ones of the batteries. Each module comprises a negative terminal connector, a positive terminal connector, a voltage sensor for measuring voltage between the terminals, a communication port arranged to communicate the sensed voltage to other modules, and a controller arranged to selectively connect a resistive element between the negative terminal connector and the positive terminal connector of the respective battery responsive to the sensed voltage being greater than sensed voltages of other modules. A temperature sensor on each module measures a temperature through the terminal of the battery for communication to the system. A printed circuit board, arranged to be supported directly on one of the battery terminals, commonly supports the voltage sensor, the temperature sensor and the communication port thereon. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155674 | Battery Pack, Portable Device, Internal Short Detecting Method, and Internal Short Detecting Program - In a battery pack including a battery unit containing a plurality of secondary batteries, an occurrence of an internal short-circuit in the battery unit is detected based on a difference between a first voltage of the battery unit detected at a time a current flowing in the battery unit is below a predetermined current value and a second voltage of the battery unit detected at a time after a predetermined period has elapsed while the current flowing in the battery unit is below the predetermined current value. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155675 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes a housing having a central plenum and a plurality of cells provided within the housing, the plurality of cells including a first group of cells and a second group of cells separated from the first group by the central plenum. The housing is configured to direct cooling air from the central plenum to the plurality of cells and each of the first group and the second group is arranged in a first layer of cells and a second layer of cells offset relative to the first layer of cells. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155676 | Anode protective layer compositions for lithium metal batteries - The present invention provides a battery cell, comprising: (a) an anode comprising an active metal or a metal ion storage material (e.g., an intercalation compound that accommodates lithium ion); (b) a cathode structure; and (c) an ionically conductive protective layer on a surface of the anode and interposed between the anode and the cathode structure. This protective layer comprises a porous membrane having pores therein and a soft matter phase disposed in at least one of the pores, wherein the soft matter phase comprises oxide particles dispersed in a non-aqueous alkali, alkaline, or transition metal salt solution. Most preferably, this battery cell is a lithium metal secondary cell that is essentially free from dendrite and exhibits a safer and more stable cycling behavior. Such a high-capacity rechargeable battery is particularly useful for powering portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155677 | SEPARATOR FOR NON-AQUEOUS RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - A separator for non-aqueous rechargeable lithium batteries and a non-aqueous rechargeable lithium battery including the separator are provided. The separator includes a separator body and a composite including an organic compound and an inorganic compound supporting the separator body, where the organic compound has a higher melting point than that of the material composing the separator body, and the inorganic compound includes an element selected from the group consisting of 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 3B, and 5B elements from the periodic table, and combinations thereof, and at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, phosphates, sulfates, nitrates, alkoxides, and combinations thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155678 | SEPARATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - An electrode/separator assembly for use in an electrochemical cell includes a current collector; a porous composite electrode layer adhered to the current collector, said electrode layer comprising at least electroactive particles and a binder; and a porous composite separator layer comprising inorganic particles substantially uniformly distributed in a polymer matrix to form nanopores and having a pore volume fraction of at least 25%, wherein the separator layer is secured to the electrode layer by a solvent weld at the interface between the two layers, said weld comprising a mixture of the binder and the polymer. Methods of making and using the assembly are also described. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155679 | Battery Pack - A battery pack comprises a plurality of electrochemical cells and a housing. The cells have similar shape and size. The shape is a rectangular prism with opposing major faces. The cells are aligned in a stack along an axis of the pack so that one of the major faces of each cell contacts the major face of the adjacent cell. The housing comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion comprises a top plate and four side plates joined to the top plate so as to form a cavity with an opening. The cross-sectional area of the opening is at least slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of the stack, and the cross-sectional area of the cavity in a plane closer to the top plate is sized so that the stack fits snugly therein. The battery stack is disposed in the housing. The bottom portion closes the opening. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155680 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system includes a number of battery cells connected in rows in an end-to-end fashion to form a battery module. A number of these battery modules are placed into a housing to form a battery brick, which is a basic building block that can be used to create a larger battery assembly. The power supply system may include locators to position individual battery cells within a row, to help ensure proper alignment of battery terminals extending outside the battery housing. Terminal connectors can be used to reduce the magnitude of the voltage seen across exposed terminals. The terminal connectors connect two of the battery terminals, while covering, and inhibiting access to, adjacent battery terminals. The power supply system may also include sensor stations to facilitate use of temperature sensors such that uniformity of airflow around the battery cells is maintained regardless of how many temperature sensors are used. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155681 | Structure of a battery set - The present invention provides a structure of a battery set including a battery body and a holder. The battery body has a circuit board disposed on a side of the battery body. The circuit board has a plurality of conductive pads. The holder with “U” shaped profile is provided on the side of the battery body with the circuit board and keeps a vacancy against the battery body. The filling body is formed in the vacancy between the battery body and the holder to envelop the circuit board and secure the connection of the holder and the battery body. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155682 | STRUCTURE OF A BATTERY SET - This invention is to disclose a structure of a battery set comprising a case, a battery body, a holder and a filling body. The case is formed like a clamp shape having an open space inside. The battery body disposed in the open space has a PCB adjacent to an open end of the holder. The holder is disposed on the open end thereof for holding the PCB. The filling body consists of one portion thereof filled in the open space to secure the battery body, and the remaining portions thereof respectively extending outwards to cover the outer side of the case. Therefore, the filling body both secures the holder and the protecting case and seals the open space. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155683 | INSULATING CASE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - An insulating case for a secondary battery includes a main body and a support projecting upward from an edge of the main body such that an internal angle between the support and the main body is an obtuse angle. Further, a secondary battery including an electrode assembly, a can housing the electrode assembly, the can having an opening, a cap assembly covering the opening of the can, and an insulating case on the electrode assembly, the insulating case including a main body and a support projecting upward from an edge of the main body, wherein an internal angle between the support and the main body is an obtuse angle. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155684 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A protection circuit assembly and a battery pack including the same detachment of a lead plate from a protection circuit board. The battery pack includes a bare cell including a cap assembly having an electrode terminal and a cap plate; and a protection circuit assembly including; a protection circuit board having first and second connection terminals, a first lead plate to connect the first connection terminal to the cap plate, and a second lead plate to connect the second connection terminal to the electrode terminal, the second lead plate including a groove and/or a hole formed at one side connected in the second connection. A solder cream is applied to sides and upper edges of the lead plate to securely attach the second lead plate to the protection circuit board, thereby preventing the detachment of the second lead plate from the protection circuit board. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155685 | ENCAPSULATED LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - This lithium electrochemical device includes a stack of layers suitable for constituting a micro-battery deposited on a substrate and encapsulated using a protective cap sealed onto the substrate. It includes two collectors of the current generated by the micro-battery and at least one insulating layer inert as regards lithium. The collectors and the insulating layer or layers are deposited on the substrate. The protective cap is sealed onto the substrate using the layers constituting the current collectors and the insulating layer or layers. The cap has layers of the same nature, positioned in the same order in line with their respective layers deposited on the substrate, so that when the cap is sealed onto the substrate, the respective layers deposited on the cap and on the substrate come into contact with each other to provide the actual seal of the cap on the substrate. | 2009-06-18 |
20090155686 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of this invention includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode mixture, a negative electrode including a negative electrode mixture, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode mixture includes a material capable of absorbing and desorbing Li and a carbon material. The material capable of absorbing and desorbing Li includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of Si and Sn, and the amount of the carbon material is 3 to 60% by weight of the negative electrode mixture. At least one of the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte contains a lithium perfluoroalkylsulfonyl imide represented by the following general formula (1): | 2009-06-18 |