50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090305017 | IMPREGNATED CERAMIC FOAM MADE OF RECRYSTALLIZED SILICON CARBIDE - Porous ceramic part comprising a porous ceramic foam having a total porosity of between 50 and 92% and an intergranular porosity of at least 5%, walls of at least some of the cells of the ceramic foam being at least partly covered with an impregnation material. The invention relates in particular to a recrystallized silicon carbide foam impregnated with silicon. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305018 | Crosslinkable-Resin Formed Product, Crosslinked-Resin Formed Product, and Crosslinked Resin-Metal Clad Laminate - A crosslinkable resin formed product comprising a cycloolefin resin obtained by ring-opening metathesis bulk polymerization of a cycloolefin monomer and a crosslinking agent, the cycloolefin resin having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 10,000 to 50,000 and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 4.4 or less, a crosslinked resin formed product produced by crosslinking the crosslinkable resin formed product, and a crosslinked resin-metal clad laminate produced by laminating the crosslinked resin formed product on a metal foil are disclosed. According to the present invention, a crosslinkable resin formed product which exhibits excellent flowability when melted by heat, and does not produce voids inside the laminate or impair flatness when laminated with a substrate, a crosslinked resin formed product produced by crosslinking the crosslinkable resin formed product, and a crosslinked resin-metal clad laminate produced by laminating the crosslinked resin formed product on a metal foil are provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305019 | CONCRETE COMPOSITION WITH REDUCED SHRINKAGE - A concrete composition includes: a hydraulic binder component which includes cement, particulate materials having a size of less than 200 μm, and an expansive agent; granular materials having a size (D50) greater than 200 μm; a shrinkage reducing agent; a superplasticizer; and water; wherein the water to hydraulic binder ratio is from 0.1 to 0.5 by weight, the shrinkage reducing agent is present at 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of binder, and the particulate materials are present in a concentration of from 10 to 80% by total weight of binder. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305020 | Glass substrate and a manufacturing method thereof - A method for manufacturing a glass substrate by a fusion process includes flowing fused glass into a fusion pipe, and gradually cooling and solidifying the fused glass by allowing the glass to flow downward from the fusion pipe. An asperity is formed on a surface of the glass substrate by fastening and pressing the glass toward a direction of thickness of the glass with a pair of transfer rollers while the glass is flowing down from the fusion pipe. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305021 | FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT METHOD, EPITAXIAL WAFER PRODUCTION PROCESS AND EPITAXIAL WAFER - A film thickness measurement method for measuring a change in film thickness of 0.3 μm or less in a silicon wafer by FTIR, having an auxiliary film formation step for depositing an auxiliary film for measurement on a surface to be measured for the change in film thickness, an auxiliary film thickness measurement step for measuring the film thickness of the auxiliary film, a measurement step for measuring the film thickness of the auxiliary film after the change in film thickness, and a calculation step for calculating a change in film thickness of a back surface deposit from the result of the measurement step and the result of the auxiliary film thickness measurement step. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305022 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL REINFORCED WITH NANOFIBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOR THE SAME - Disclosed are a nano fiber reinforced composite and a method of manufacturing the same. A spinning dope (nano fiber forming spinning dope) having a viscosity capable of fiber formation upon electrospinning and a spinning dope (spinning dope for matrix) having a viscosity incapable of fiber formation upon electrospinning are electrically spun onto the same collector with a high voltage applied thereto through different nozzles of the same nozzle block with a high voltage applied thereto. In the nano fiber reinforced composite, nano fibers are uniformly arranged between matrix components with no fibers formed therein, the nano fibers being arranged at an orientation angle of 90° or less relative to the longitudinal axis of the composite material. The nano fibers used as reinforcing material can be uniformly distributed within matrix components by a single procedure, and the contact area between the nano fibers and the matrix components are very large because the diameter of the nano fibers used as reinforcing material is small. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305023 | Preparation of Porous Carbon Materials Using Agricultural Wastes - A method of preparing porous carbon materials using agriculture wastes derived from plants. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305024 | Reinforced, Laminated, Impregnated, and composite-like materials as cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel structures - Reinforced, laminated, impregnated, and materials with composite properties as cross linked polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel structures in bulk or cellular matrix forms that can take essentially any physical shape, or can have essentially any size, degree of porosity and surface texture. They have a wide range of physical properties, unusual and unique combinations of physical properties and unique responses to stress fields, which allows for their use in many end use applications. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305025 | COMPOSITE UPHOLSTERY FABRIC PANELS WITH ENLARGED GRAPHITE INTUMESCENT PARTICLES - Fabric layers and composite articles that incorporate graphite-containing coatings that do not stain are provided. A fabric layer for use as a flame and heat blocking component of an upholstered article includes intumescent graphite particles that are configured to swell and char in the presence of flame so as to form a barrier to flame, hot gases and heat for a predetermined period of time. The graphite particles have a size greater than about 150 microns which prevents the particles from being drawn to a surface of an upholstered article during sewing and quilting operations. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305026 | NANOPOROUS MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS - Nanoporous sol-gel derived monoliths and methods for making nanoporous sol-gel derived monoliths are provided. The methods enable fine control over pore size and pore size distribution, e.g., so that pore sizes can be predetermined and precisely tuned over a range from 0.3 nm to about 30 nm, or over a range from about 0.3 nm to about 10 nm. The monoliths may be derived from any suitable sol-gel, but in some instances they are derived from silica sol-gels. The sol-gel derived monoliths with finely tunable pore sizes and narrow pore size distributions may be used for a variety of applications, e.g., as substrates or templates for high surface area electrodes, as substrates for high surface area sensor, or as a component in a filtration apparatus. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305027 | Refractory ceramic material having a high solidus temperature, its manufacturing process and structural part incorporating said material - A refractory ceramic material possessing a solidus temperature between 2500° C. and 2800° C., having a compactness greater than 85%, and a microstructure such that the material is composite and comprises:
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20090305028 | OXYFLUORIDE IN THE FORM OF A FILM AND PREPARATION METHOD - The invention relates to a nanostructured porous oxyfluoride film deposited onto a substrate, to a method for its production, and also to various applications. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305029 | EXTRUDED, LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE FOAM - An extruded, low density, ethylenic polymer foam including from about 86% by volume to about 98% by volume open cells and a continuous, impervious surface skin is disclosed. The foam possesses superior compression recovery and lower compression resistance when compared with similarly comprised ethylenic closed cell foams and superior moisture resistance and handling characteristics when compared to open cell foams. A precursor composition and method for making the extruded, low density, ethylenic polymer foam are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305030 | Reflective polymeric article and manufacture - In one embodiment, the method for making a polymer article comprises: orienting polymer chains in one direction more than any other direction to form an oriented article, contacting the oriented article with a foaming agent, and foaming the material to form the reflective polymer article comprising planar cell structures having a length “l” and a thickness “t”. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305031 | NANODIAMOND MANUFACTURE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THEREOF - Disclosed are novel coatings and other components of articles of manufacture featuring the inclusion of nanodiamonds therein. Also disclosed are methods of achieving such inclusion and methods of utilizing the resultant, improved articles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305032 | Glass ceramic plate - A low-expansion glass ceramic plate, in which a black coating is applied directly or indirectly to at least some areas of at least one side of the plate and the coating contains precious metal. In order to produce a glass ceramic plate of this type that is opaque, while simultaneously retaining a sufficient degree of its thermal stability, according to this invention, the precious metal content in the coating is ≧50 wt. %, the bismuth oxide content in the coating is at most 20 wt. %, and the layer thickness of the coating is at least 200 nm. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305033 | FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A highly transparent fiber composite material is provided that can be manufactured through a simplified process using reduced amounts of raw materials and that has high flexibility and low thermal expansivity and retains good functionality of the fiber material. The fiber composite material includes: a fiber assembly having an average fiber diameter of 4 to 200 nm and a 50 μm-thick visible light transmittance of 3% or more; and a coating layer that coats and smoothes the surface of the fiber assembly, wherein the fiber composite material has a 50 μm-thick visible light transmittance of 60% or more. With this fiber assembly, the scattering of light caused by the irregularities on the surface can be suppressed by coating the surface with the coating layer to smooth the surface, whereby a highly transparent fiber composite material can be obtained. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305034 | Method for the Modification of the Surface of Shaped Parts Made of Plastic by Fluorine-Initialized Oxidation - The invention relates to a method for the modification of the surface of shaped parts made of plastic by treatment with a gas mixture which comprises fluorine and oxygen. The surface tension of the modified surface of the shaped part is more than 25 mN/m greater than that of a surface comprising non-modified plastic material. The ratio of the partial pressure of fluorine to the partial pressure of oxygen is 1:10 or lower and the shaped part has a fluorine occupancy of less than 0.5 μg/cm | 2009-12-10 |
20090305035 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SANDWICH STRUCTURE AND ADHESIVE FILM USED THEREFOR - A process for producing a sandwich structure, includes laminating a reinforced fiber material which is substantially free from a matrix resin; a glycol modified copolymerized polyester resin film; a thermosetting resin composition film which is hardened at room temperature; a core material selected from an open cell foam and a honeycomb; a thermosetting resin composition film which is hardened at room temperature; a glycol modified copolymerized polyester resin film; and a reinforced fiber material which is substantially free from a matrix resin, in this order in a molding tool to form a sandwich, hardening the thermosetting resin composition film which is hardened at room temperature under a condition that the molding tool is closed, infusing a matrix resin into the molding tool, and adjusting a temperature in the molding tool at room temperature or a hardening temperature of the matrix resin to harden the matrix resin. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305036 | SILICONE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition exhibiting powerful adhesive strength to silicone rubbers. The composition includes (A) a polydiorganosiloxane composed of components (A1) and (A2) described below and having a mass ratio of (A1)/(A2) within a range from 100/0 to 10/90,
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20090305037 | ELASTOMERIC SHEATH-CORE CONJUGATE FIBER - The present invention provides a conjugate fiber having excellent elastic extensibility and transparency. The present invention relates to a highly elastic conjugate fiber comprising an elastomeric resin (A) having elastic extensibility; and an elastomeric resin (B) having elastic extensibility, permanent elongation of 25 to 70% and a tensile elongation of 100 to 800%; a core comprising the elastomeric resin (A), and a sheath comprising the elastomeric resin (B). | 2009-12-10 |
20090305038 | METHOD FOR FUNCTIONALISING A POLYMER FIBRE SURFACE AREA - A method of surface functionalization of an organic fiber, characterized in that a surface portion of the fibers is chemically modified using a uniform surface treatment at atmospheric pressure, in a controlled gas environment, and in that said surface portion is brought into contact with a solution comprising at least one sizing agent making it possible to improve the functionalities of said fiber. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305039 | High-hardness polycrystalline diamond and method of preparing the same - There are provided sufficiently strong, hard, and heat resistant, dense and homogenous polycrystalline diamond applicable to cutting tools, dressers, dies and other working tools and excavation bits and the like, and a cutting tool having a cutting edge of the polycrystalline diamond. The polycrystalline diamond is formed substantially only of diamond formed using a composition of material containing a non diamond type carbon material, the composition of material being converted directly into diamond and sintered at ultra high pressure and ultra high temperature without aid of a sintering aid or a catalyst, and has a mixed microstructure having a fine crystal grain of diamond having a maximal grain size of at most 100 nm and an average grain size of at most 50 nm and a coarse crystal grain of diamond in the form of one of a platelet and a granule having a grain size of at least 50 nm and at most 10,000 nm. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305040 | METAL OXIDES FROM METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a metal oxide by heating a porous metal-organic framework material, the framework material comprising at least one at least bidentate organic compound bound to at least one metal ion by coordination, and the metal ion being selected from the metals comprising groups to 4 and 13 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, above the complete decomposition temperature of the framework material, and also to metal oxides obtainable by this method, and to the use thereof. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305041 | Process for the Preparation of Sodium Salt of Ibuprofen of Different Particle Sizes - A free-flowing hydrated sodium salt of ibuprofen of controlled median particle size and water content is provided. It can be produced by adding aqueous NaOH to a non-boiling solution or slurry of ibuprofen in an organic solvent that can be distilled along with water at a temperature in the range of 50 to 120° C. The rate of NaOH addition is at a rate that does not cause the resultant reaction mixture to boil before the addition has been completed. After completing the addition, the water is removed with some of the organic solvent by distillation. After cooling, the hydrated sodium salt of ibuprofen is recovered from the resultant slurry. The process enables the median particle size of the sodium salt of ibuprofen formed to be controlled by selection and use of a predetermined effective concentration of NaOH in the aqueous NaOH solution used. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305042 | METHOD FOR PREPARING LAYERED NANOPARTICLES, AND NANOPARTICLES OBTAINED - The present invention relates to a method for preparing lamellar nanoparticles, the method including:
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20090305043 | BORON NITRIDE ENCAPSULATED IN TURBOSTRATIC CARBON AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Process for producing boron nitride particles that are encapsulated in layers of turbostratic carbon, and particles so produced. Such particles are useful in improving the thermal conductivity of organic polymers. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305044 | THERMOSET NANOCOMPOSITE PARTICLES, PROCESSING FOR THEIR PRODUCTION, AND THEIR USE IN OIL AND NATURAL GAS DRILLING APPLICATIONS - Thermoset polymer particles are used in many applications requiring lightweight particles possessing high stiffness, strength, temperature resistance, and/or resistance to aggressive environments. The present invention relates to the use of two different methods, either each by itself or in combination, to enhance the stiffness, strength, maximum possible use temperature, and environmental resistance of such particles. One method is the application of post-polymerization process steps (and especially heat treatment) to advance the curing reaction and to thus obtain a more densely crosslinked polymer network. In general, its main benefits are the enhancement of the maximum possible use temperature and the environmental resistance. The other method is the incorporation of nanofillers, resulting in a heterogeneous “nanocomposite” morphology. In general, its main benefits are increased stiffness and strength. Nanofiller incorporation and post-polymerization heat treatment can also be combined to obtain the benefits of both methods simultaneously. The present invention relates to the development of thermoset nanocomposite particles. It also relates to the optional further improvement of the heat resistance and environmental resistance of said particles via post-polymerization heat treatment. Furthermore, it also relates to processes for the manufacture of said particles. Finally, it also relates to the use of said particles in the construction, drilling, completion and/or fracture stimulation of oil and natural gas wells; for example, as a proppant partial monolayer, a proppant pack, an integral component of a gravel pack completion, a ball bearing, a solid lubricant, a drilling mud constituent, and/or a cement additive. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305045 | Preparation of Transition Metal Nanoparticles and Surfaces Modified with (CO)Polymers Synthesized by RAFT - A new, facile, general one-phase method of generating thiol-functionalized transition metal nanoparticles and surfaces modified by (co)polymers synthesized by the RAFT method is described. The method includes the steps of forming a (co)polymer in aqueous solution using the RAFT methodology, forming a colloidal transition metal precursor solution from an appropriate transition metal; adding the metal precursor solution or surface to the (co)polymer solution, adding a reducing agent into the solution to reduce the metal colloid in situ to produce the stabilized nanoparticles or surface, and isolating the stabilized nanoparticles or surface in a manner such that aggregation is minimized. The functionalized surfaces generated using these methods can further undergo planar surface modifications, such as functionalization with a variety of different chemical groups, expanding their utility and application. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305046 | Thermocurable Polyimide Resin Composition - A thermosetting polyimide resin composition which, when used in an adhesive layer of a metal-clad laminate, is able to be manufactured by only the solvent removal without requiring an imidation step reaching 300° C. or higher and is thermosetting, a cured material of which is excellent in adhesive properties, low in coefficient of water absorption and satisfactory in heat resistance is provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305047 | TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE POLYMER COATING & REMOVAL SYSTEM - A system for providing temporary durable protective coatings onto surfaces of building construction elements, and for controllably removing said temporary protective coatings from said surfaces. The system comprises coating compositions configured to provide pliable resilient yet durable temporary protective coverings on surfaces of building construction elements, stripping compositions configured to at least partially dissolve the temporary protective coverings, and methods for use of said coating compositions and said stripping compositions. The coating compositions are provided with at least a first component comprising a film-forming carboxylic-acid-containing polymer, a second component comprising a plasticizer chemically compatible with the first component, a third component comprising a grafting polymer suitable for forming cross-linking bonds between the first and second components, a fourth component comprising a solvent chemically suitable for solubilizing therein said first, second and third components, and a fifth component comprising a surfactant. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305048 | Process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by an aqueous phase - The invention relates to process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by a liquid film comprising an aqueous phase comprising the coating of said surface by the liquid whose aqueous phase comprises an effective amount of surface properties modifying agent and an active agent. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305049 | POLARIZING LAMINATE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a polarizing laminate which is resistant to impact, has the high polarization degree, hardly causes a solvent crack, and hardly causes a fine crack even when perforation-processed, for example, goggles, sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, and shields which are resistant to impact, have higher stability, and can effectively prevent glare. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305050 | Water-Based Paint Compositions - This invention provides a water-based paint composition comprising an emulsion resin (A), melamine resin (B) and hydrophobic solvent (C), the emulsion resin (A) being fine resin particles having core/shell type multilayered structure composed of the core made of a copolymer (I) obtained by copolymerization of 0.1-30 mass % of polymerizable unsaturated monomer (a) having at least two polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule and 70-99.9 mass % of other polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b), and the shell made of a copolymer (II) obtained by copolymerization of 5-50 mass % of vinyl aromatic compound (c) and 50-95 mass % of other polymerizable unsaturated monomer (d), the solid mass ratio of the copolymer (I)/copolymer (II) being within a range of 10/90-90/10; the melamine resin (B) having a weight-average molecular weight within a range of 1,000-5,000; and containing, per 100 mass parts of solid resin content in the water-based paint composition, the emulsion resin (A) within a range of 10-80 mass parts, the melamine resin (B), within a range of 5-50 mass parts, and the hydrophobic solvent (C), within a range of 10-100 mass parts. Use of the water-based paint composition allows formation of coating film free of metallic mottling and excelling in flip-flop property, smoothness, luster and water resistance. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305051 | ADHESION PROMOTER COMPOSITION WITH A LOW CONTENT OF VOC OR FREE OF THE SAME - The invention relates to bonding agent composition containing at least one bonding agent and at least one carrier medium which is liquid at room temperature and has a boiling point higher than 250° C. The carrier medium part represents between 40 and 99 wt. % of the total weight of the composition. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305052 | Stable Aqueous Graphite Dispersion With High Solids Content - The invention relates to an aqueous graphite dispersion including graphite particles dispersed in water along with stabilizers acting as dispersants, and additives. The graphite particles are at least partially spherical. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305053 | Alkali-And Acid-Resistant Glass Composition For The Manufacture Of Glass Strands - The present invention relates to a glass composition which is resistant to alkalis and to acids, in particular for the preparation of reinforcing glass strands, which comprises the following constituents within the limits defined below, as percentages by weight: | 2009-12-10 |
20090305054 | Means for applying and wiping away a liquid - A means for applying and wiping away a liquid, having a container with a filling space and at least one opening for the application of the liquid, characterized in that, on the outside of the container, which side does not have at least one opening, the means has at least one porous support material for wiping away the liquid. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305055 | LIGHT-TRANSMITTING ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, DESTATICIZING SHEET, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a light-transmitting electric conductor including, on a surface of a light-transmitting support, a conductive material in which a multiplicity of carbon nanolinear structures are accumulated in two dimensions while making partial contact with each other, wherein the conductive material is a light-transmitting conductive material composed only of the carbon nanolinear structures, and direct bonds are formed between the surface of the light-transmitting support and the carbon nanolinear structures making contact with the surface, and between the carbon nanolinear structures making contact with each other. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305056 | THERMAL HEAD - A thermal head has three-layer structure that includes a heat insulating layer on which heating elements are formed, a heat radiating layer that is provided under the heat insulating layer, and a heat storing layer that is provided under the heat radiating layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305057 | Deposition process - A zinc oxide coating is deposited onto the surface of a continuous glass ribbon during a float glass production process using a chemical vapor deposition process in which the vapor comprises a dialkyl zinc precursor and at least one oxygen containing organic compound which is preferably ethyl acetate. The conductivity of the coating may be increased by introducing a dopant such as fluorine or aluminum. The coated glass is useful in solar control and low emissivity glazing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305058 | Interlayer Film for Glass Laminate and Glass Laminate - Disclosed herein are an interlayer film for glass laminate, which contains a polyvinyl acetal resin and can be easily bonded to glass sheets to produce a glass laminate having high transparency, and a glass laminate using such an interlayer film. The interlayer film for glass laminate includes 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl acetal resin and 40 to 75 parts by weight of a plasticizer, wherein 4 to 40 wt % of the plasticizer is composed of an unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester having 16 to 20 carbon atoms. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305059 | Interlayer Film for Laminated Glass and Laminated Glass - The present invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass comprising a polyvinyl acetal resin, which is able to be easily adhered to a glass and is capable of constituting a laminated glass excellent in transparency, and also provides a laminated glass using the interlayer film. An interlayer film for a laminated glass comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl acetal resin and 60 to 100 parts by weight of a plasticizer, wherein 50 to 100% by weight of the plasticizer is a diester compound represented by the formula (1) below. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305060 | Hot Melt Adhesive for Microwave Heating - The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive, when irradiated with microwave radiation, heats up and loses its adhesive properties. The invention further relates to a process for bonding and opening package with the hot melt adhesives. The hot melt adhesive is particularly well suited for food packages. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305061 | ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An electrode includes a substrate, a contact layer, and a metal layer. The substrate has activated Si on the surface thereof. The contact layer includes a thin film (organic molecular film) made of an organic molecule having a first end with one of a CH group, a CH | 2009-12-10 |
20090305062 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING MULTILAYERED ENCAPSULATION THIN FILM HAVING OPTICAL FUNCTIONALITY AND MUTILAYERED ENCAPSULATION THIN FILM FABRICATED BY THE SAME - A method for fabrication of a multilayered encapsulation thin film having optical functionality and a multilayered encapsulation thin film fabricated thereof includes a reactive or a non-reactive PVD process using a physical vapor deposition device containing multiple targets in a vacuum chamber is conducted or the above processes are alternately conducted such that the multilayered encapsulation thin film consisting of multiple layers with different densities and refractive indexes may be easily fabricated. In addition, the multilayered encapsulation thin film fabricated by the same has superior ability for inhibiting moisture and/or oxygen penetration sufficient to be used as an encapsulation material, controls a refractive index distribution for multiple layers in fabrication of a multilayered thin film so as to function as an anti-reflection film, and improves light output of a device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305063 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING SILICEOUS FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICEOUS FILM FROM THE SAME - The present invention provides a siliceous film-forming composition having such a small thickness shrinkage ratio that a highly homogeneous siliceous film can be obtained. The invention also provides a trench isolation structure-fabrication process. According to this process, trenches even having very small widths can be homogeneously filled in. The composition contains a solvent and a polysilazane compound obtained by co-ammonolysis of one or a combination of two or more halosilane compounds. The process comprises the steps of coating a surface of a silicon substrate with the above composition, and subjecting the coated substrate to heat-treatment at less than 1000° C. under an oxygen atmosphere or an oxidizing atmosphere containing water vapor, so that the composition is converted into silicon dioxide in the form of a film. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305064 | BARRIER LAMINATE, GAS BARRIER FILM AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - Provided is a barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, wherein the organic layer is formed by curing a polymerizable compound having an ethylenic double bond, an aromatic group and a group capable of causing a silane coupling reaction. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305065 | Composition for coloring ceramic articles - The present invention relates to new liquid coloring compositions to be applied before firing to obtain, after firing, the white coloration of ceramic manufactured articles, or the decoloration of colored ceramic manufactured articles. The present invention also relates to new processes for coloring or decoloring using said liquid coloring compositions as well as to colored or decolored ceramic objects, obtainable with the new processes. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305066 | SPUTTERING COMPOSITE TARGET, METHOD FOR MANUFACUTURING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM USING THE SAME AND TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM-PROVIDED BASE MATERIAL - A sputtering composite target includes: an oxide based component containing indium oxide; and a carbon based component. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305067 | HEAT-SHRINKABLE FILM - The present invention provides a raulti-layer heat-shrinkable film comprising: a first outer layer comprising a polyester; a second outer layer comprising a polyester; an inner layer comprising a polyolefin; a first intermediate layer between the first outer layer and the inner layer comprising polypropylene grafted with glycidyl methacrylate either directly or through a graft promoter; and a second intermediate layer between the second outer layer and the inner layer comprising polypropylene grafted with glycidyl methacrylate either directly or through a graft promoter. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305068 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FOR OPTICAL FILMS - Pressure-sensitive adhesives for optical films exhibit high cohesion, excellent re-workability, adhesion properties, heat resistance and durability without chemical crosslinking. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305069 | Biaxially oriented propylene polymer films - A multilayer biaxially oriented propylene polymer film, characterized in that the support layer of said multilayer film comprises:
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20090305070 | PROCESS FOR PULSED UV CURING OF COATINGS ON WOOD - A process and apparatus for curing UV-curable coatings present on a wood substrate. The process and the apparatus include the use of pulsed UV lamps to expose a substrate to curing UV light under conditions that do not substantially raise the temperature of the substrate undergoing curing. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305071 | Fluoro-compound water repellent composition for wood product dimensional stability - Provided is a method for improving the dimensional stability of wood and wood products. The method comprises impregnation of wood with fluorocompounds. In one embodiment, the method comprises the impregnation of wood or wood products with a composition comprising fluoro-polymer emulsions and/or dispersions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305072 | TWISTED PANEL AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING OR MOUNTING SAME - A twisted resin panel includes resin material that has been heated and twisted after being subject to heat and/or pressure. In one implementation, a manufacturer can clamp opposing ends of a resin panel, such as a panel comprising a one or more layers thermoformed together. The manufacturer can then elevate the resin panel, and twist at least one end of the resin panel to achieve a desired aesthetic. Upper securing means (e.g., vertical clamps, rig hardware) at the upper end of the resin panel can be configured to move up or down during the twist of the resin panel in order to accommodate length variations thereof. Upon twisting, the resin panel will then cool into the desired position, and thus be used for any number of decorative architectural purposes. Implementations of the invention further include means to mount a twisted panel to upper and lower support surfaces. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305073 | PLATINUM-FREE AND PALLADIUM-FREE CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE AND ELECTRODE FORMED THEREBY - A platinum-free and palladium-free conductive adhesive includes silver particles, additive metal particles and a binder. Components of the additive metal particles are selected from the group consisting of tungsten, niobium, tantalum and molybdenum etc., and do not contain platinum and palladium. The binder adheres the silver particles and the additive metal particles together. A specific weight percentage of the additive metal particles in a mixture of the silver particles and the additive metal particles ranges from 1 to 70. The presence of the additive metal particles can suppress silver migration. An electrode formed by the conductive adhesive is also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305074 | Meta-Material for Use in a Base Station of a Wireless Communication System - A meta-material filter that may be used in constructing a duplex filter is provided. The metal-material filter is comprised of a substrate, a plurality of metal strips periodically positioned on the substrate, and a ground plane spaced from the plurality of metal strips. The plurality of metal strips may be arranged mono-periodically or bi-periodically. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305075 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LOW-SPRINGBACK HALF SHELLS - A method for producing low-springback half shells made of a metal, in particular steel or a steel alloy, includes drawing in at least one drawing die a blank, such that the blanks have flange regions on the deep drawn body after the deep drawing. The flange regions are shaped by upsetting a corner substantially perpendicularly to a wall of the deep drawn region of the blank and the flange regions are subsequently trimmed in a shearing die, such that half shells without margins are produced. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305076 | FOIL BASED SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - The present inventions relate to methods and arrangements for using a thin foil to form electrical interconnects in an integrated circuit package. In one embodiment, a foil carrier structure is formed by ultrasonically bonding portions of a conductive foil to a metallic carrier. The bonded portions define panels in the foil carrier structure. In some embodiments, the foil carrier structure is cut to form multiple isolated panels that are sealed along their peripheries. Each isolated panel may be approximately the size of a conventional leadframe strip or panel. As a result, existing packaging equipment may be used to add dice, bonding wires and molding material to the panel. The ultrasonic welding helps prevent unwanted substances from penetrating the foil carrier structure during such processing steps. After the carrier portion of the molded foil carrier structure is removed, the structure is singulated into integrated circuit packages. Some embodiments relate to methods that utilize some or all of the aforementioned operations. Other embodiments relate to arrangements used in the above processes. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305077 | FRICTION WELDED PART, SUSPENSION ROD FORMED OF THE FRICTION WELDED PART, AND JOINING METHOD - The present invention provides a friction welded part which can be easily designed, a suspension rod formed of the friction welded part, and a joining method. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305078 | Brazing Material, a Method of Brazing, a Brazed Article and a Paste Comprising This Brazing Material - The present invention relates an iron based brazing material comprising an alloy consisting essentially of: 15 to 30 wt % chromium (Cr); 0 to 5.0 wt % manganese (Mn); 15 to 30 wt % nickel (Ni); 1.0 to 12 wt % molybdenum (Mo); 0 to 4.0 wt % copper (Cu); 0 to 1.0 wt % nitrogen (N); 0 to 20 wt % silicone (Si); 0 to 2.0 wt % boron (B); 0 to 16 wt % phosphorus (P); optionally 0.0 to 2.5 wt % of each of one or more of elements selected from the group consisting of carbon (C), vanadium (V), titanium (Ti), tungsten (W), aluminium (Al), niobium (Nb), hafnium (Hf), and tantalum (Ta); the alloy being balanced with Fe, and small inevitable amounts of contaminating elements; and wherein Si, B and P are in amounts effective to lower melting temperature, and Si, B, and P are contained in amounts according to the following formula: Index=wt % P+1.1×wt % Si+3×wt % B, and the value of the Index is within the range of from about 5 wt % to about 20. The present invention relates also to a method of brazing article of stainless steel, and an article of stainless steel. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305079 | BRAZED ARTICLES, BRAZE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS THEREFOR UTILIZING GOLD/COPPER/NICKEL BRAZING ALLOYS - A brazing assembly includes a tungsten/carbide/cobalt substrate (e.g., wear pad), a second substrate including titanium or titanium alloy (e.g., a midspan shroud of a fan or compressor blade) and a brazing material including gold, nickel, and copper present in respective amounts to improve the ductility of the braze joint. A brazed article includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a braze joint having a post-braze hardness of between 450 and 600 KHN. A method to improve the impact resistance of a braze joint between a tungsten/carbide/cobalt substrate and a substrate including titanium or alloy thereof includes utilizing a brazing material including gold, nickel, and copper and brazing at temperatures less than about 1900° F. (1038° C.). | 2009-12-10 |
20090305080 | Perpendicular magnetic recording medium - A perpendicular magnetic recording medium, which includes a nonmagnetic substrate, and a first underlayer in the form of a soft magnetic under-layer (SUL), a second underlayer, an intermediate layer, a magnetic recording layer, a protective layer, and a lubricant layer sequentially laminated on the nonmagnetic substrate. The SUL has a plurality of SUL layers including a type-A SUL layer, a plurality of type-B SUL layers including at least two adjacent type-B SUL layers, and a nonmagnetic metal spacer layer disposed between the two adjacent type-B SUL layers. The type-A SUL layer may include a material selected from Co, Fe and Ni, a material selected from Cr, V and Ti, and a material selected from W, Zr, Ta and Nb. Each of the type-B SUL layers is in antiferromagnetic coupling, and may include a material selected from Co, Fe and Ni, a material selected from Cr, V and Ti, and a material selected from W, Zr, Ta and Nb. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305081 | METHOD FOR PLANARIZING A MAGNETIC RECORDING DISK HAVING PRE-PATTERNED SURFACE FEATURES AND DISK WITH PLANARIZED SURFACE - A method for planarizing a magnetic recording disk that has surface features of elevated lands and recessed grooves includes forming two coatings of cured perfluorinated polyether (PFPE) polymers over the surface features. The disk may have a protective carbon overcoat with a surface that replicates the topography of lands and grooves. A liquid functionalized-PFPE is applied over the disk surface and then cured to form a first coating with the functionalized end groups bonding to the carbon overcoat. A liquid non-functionalized-PFPE polymer is then applied over the functionalized-PFPE coating and cured to form a second coating. The combined coatings substantially planarize the disk surface so that there is minimal recession between the top of the coating over the lands and the top of the coating over the grooves. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305082 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, MAGNETIC RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, AND MAGNETIC-RECORDING-MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD - Although dots and servo patterns are made of the same magnetic material, the dots have a relatively low coercive force so as to allow data deletion and rewrite by a magnetic head, whilst the servo patterns have a high coercive force compared with the coercive force of the dots. The coercive force of the servo patterns is strong enough so as to eliminate the influence of shape magnetic anisotropy. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305083 | Fuel Cell Bioreactor - The present invention discloses a fuel cell bioreactor, based on the microbial regeneration of the oxidant, ferric ions and on the cathodic reduction of ferric to ferrous ions, coupled with the microbial regeneration of ferric ions by the oxidation of ferrous ions, with fuel (such as hydrogen) oxidation on the anode. The microbial regeneration of ferric ions is achieved by iron-oxidizing microorganisms such as | 2009-12-10 |
20090305084 | Microbial Fuel Cell and Method of Use - A microbial fuel cell comprising a cathode module, an anode module, a means for feeding source water to the anode module, and a means for feeling air to the source water after said anode module, wherein the source water is introduced in the anode module and discharged at the cathode module, a membrane is not used to transfer electrons, and the source water does not flow through a layer between the cathode and anode modules, such as glass wool or beads. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305085 | Microbial Fuel Cell and Method of Use - A microbial fuel cell comprising a cathode module, an anode module, a means for feeding source water to the anode module, and a means for feeling air to the source water after said anode module, wherein the source water is introduced in the anode module and discharged at the cathode module, a membrane is not used to transfer electrons, and the source water does not flow through a layer between the cathode and anode modules, such as glass wool or beads. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305086 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CELL VOLTAGE AND FUEL CELLS USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a cell voltage monitoring apparatus for monitoring output voltages of a plurality of unit cells in a cell having the unit cells. The cell voltage monitoring apparatus includes: a reference voltage generator for generating a predetermined reference voltage from the unit cell generation voltage; a voltage comparator for comparing a generation voltage of a monitor unit cell and the reference voltage; a signal separator for outputting a signal that is electrically separated from an output signal of the voltage comparator; and an operation processor for determining normality of the cell voltage from a signal output by the signal separator. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305087 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE NUMBER OF PARALLEL-CONNECTED MODULES - A fuel cell APU system comprising a plurality of fuel cell modules connected in parallel. Each module includes a local controller connected to a master controller that coordinates the modules to achieve a desired power output at any given time. Each module is operated within an output range to maximize efficiency of the system. When load demand on a first module exceeds the desired output range of the module, an additional module is brought online in parallel with the first. As the load increases further, additional modules are brought online in cascade fashion to permit all modules to be operated efficiently. If a module is disabled, it is automatically switched out of service and replaced by a standby module. The master controller keeps track of the total operating time of each module and varies the sequence in which different modules are brought into service to balance deterioration among the modules. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305088 | MODIFIED STARTUP STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STARTUP RELIABILITY AFTER EXTENDED OFF TIME - A system and method for improving fuel cell system start-up reliability. The method includes determining if the resistance of the membranes in a fuel cell stack is too high, where the reliability of system start-up will be reduced, and if so, providing one or more remedial actions to help ensure that the start-up is more reliable. In one embodiment, the system and method determine that the fuel cell membranes are too dry based on the time that has gone by since the last shut-down. If the time threshold has been exceeded, a special start-up procedure is used that increases the reliability that the start-up will be successful using the remedial actions, such as reducing cathode airflow and turning on stack end cell heaters. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305089 | ORGANELLES IN BIOANODES, BIOCATHODES, AND BIOFUEL CELLS - Bioanodes, biocathodes, and biofuel cells comprising an electron conductor, at least one anode organelle or cathode organelle, and an organelle immobilization material. The anode organelle is capable of reacting with a fuel fluid to produce an oxidized form of the fuel fluid, and capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor. The cathode organelle is capable of reacting with an oxidant to produce water, and capable of gaining electrons from the electron conductor. The organelle immobilization material for both the anode organelle and the cathode organelle is capable of immobilizing the organelle, and is permeable to the fuel fluid and/or the oxidant. In various embodiments, the organelle immobilization material is further capable of stabilizing the organelle. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305090 | CATALYSTS COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN FUEL CELLS - The present invention generally relates to the generation of electrical energy from a solid-state fuel. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a solid-oxide fuel cell for generating electrical energy from a carbon-based fuel, and to catalysts for use in a solid-oxide fuel cell. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305091 | Production And Uses Of Carbon Suboxides - Methods for the reduction of gaseous carbon dioxide emissions from combustion or oxidation reactions are provided. The various methods involve the formation of carbon suboxides and/or polymerized carbon suboxides (PCS), preferentially over gaseous carbon oxides to thereby reduce gaseous carbon dioxide emissions. The various methods can be employed for efficient generation of energy and/or hydrogen. In addition, various methods for the use of polymerized carbon suboxide are disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305092 | COMBINED FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM - Combined aircraft hybrid fuel cell auxiliary power unit and environmental control system and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes chemically converting a portion of combustible fuel into electrical energy. An unutilized portion of fuel emitted by the chemical conversion of combustible fuel is combusted to thermal power. The heated gas is used to drive a power recovery turbine connected to a drive shaft. A source of input oxidizing gas is compressed and is used to help chemically convert the combustible fuel into electrical energy. The heated gas is used to mechanically drive the power recovery turbine which is coupled to a generator to produce electrical energy. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305093 | Method and Plant for Converting Solid Biomass into Electricity - A self-contained system for the generation of electrical energy from biomass by gasification combines several process units in one self-contained system. The global properties are greater than the sum of the individual properties of the process units. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305094 | Fluid Tank for Fuel Cell - Disclosed herein are a fluid tank used as a water controller system for fuel cells, wherein the fluid tank includes a housing defining an inner space for receiving a liquid-phase component and a gas-phase component, discharging carbon dioxide and air of the gas-phase component, and supplying the liquid-phase component into a fuel cell stack, and wherein the housing is constructed in a dual structure in which a hermetically-sealed type inner case is disposed inside a hermetically-sealed type outer case such that a space defined between the hermetically-sealed type cases is filled with water, the housing is provided on the outer case and the inner case at one side surface thereof with one or more gas and liquid separation membranes, respectively, and the housing is provided on the outer case and the inner case at the other side surface thereof with one or more gas and liquid separation membranes, respectively, whereby the gas-phase component passes through the water filled in the space defined between the inner and outer cases when the gas-phase component is discharged to the outside from the inner space of the housing, and a fuel cell including the fluid tank. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305095 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION DEVICE AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A hydrogen production apparatus | 2009-12-10 |
20090305096 | Liquid fuel supply type fuel cell, fuel cell electrode, and methods for manufacturing same - A liquid fuel supply type fuel cell is provided in which water present in the oxidizer electrode is promptly removed and evaporated, thereby achieving high output. A fuel cell electrode and methods for manufacturing the same are also provided. In a fuel cell, a base material is provided with a hydrophobic layer on the surface in contact with a catalyst layer for discharging water promptly, and a hydrophilic layer from the hydrophobic layer towards the outside of the cell for evaporating water which has passed through the hydrophobic layer from the surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305097 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A fuel cell system ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305098 | COMBUSTION APPARATUS, COMBUSTION PROCESSOR, AND FUEL CELL GENERATING SYSTEM - There is provided a combustion apparatus including a gas supply path | 2009-12-10 |
20090305099 | STARTUP RELIABILITY USING HFR MEASUREMENT - A system and method for improving fuel cell system start-up reliability. The method includes determining if the resistance of the membranes in a fuel cell stack is too high, where the reliability of system start-up will be reduced, and if so, providing one or more remedial actions to help ensure that the start-up is more reliable. In one embodiment, the system and method determine that the fuel cell membranes are to dry based on whether a high frequency measurement of the fuel cell stack exceeds a predetermined HFR threshold. If the HFR threshold has been exceeded, a special start-up procedure is used that increases the reliability that the start-up will be successful using the remedial actions, such as reducing cathode airflow and turning on stack end cell heaters. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305100 | FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a fuel cell assembly having a fuel cell and an actuating element, which is activated by a control unit, for bringing residual gas out of a fuel flow of the fuel cell. The invention is provided with the control unit having an open-loop and/or closed-loop control system which takes into consideration the fuel concentration in the fuel flow. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305101 | Fuel Cell Apparatus Having a Current Sensor and a Current Sensor for a Fuel Cell Apparatus - A fuel cell apparatus includes at least one busbar for discharging high electrical currents from a high-voltage side of a fuel cell unit and a current sensor that comprises an evaluation electronics unit. A resistance element of the current sensor is integrated in the outgoing electrical conductor. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305102 | FUEL BATTERY - A fuel battery ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090305103 | ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ELECTROCATALYST, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, SINGLE CELL OF FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL - An electrocatalyst for an electrochemical cell of the present invention includes a metal catalyst containing metal that has a metal oxidation potential of 0.5V or higher to 1.5V or lower, and is directly involved in an electrode reaction. Further, the electrocatalyst includes an aromatic heterocyclic compound having a six-membered cyclic structure containing a heteroatom, wherein the heteroatom has a metal coordination capacity that is not directly involved in the electrode reaction. The aromatic heterocyclic compound is heterogeneously adsorbed and coordinated on a surface of the metal catalyst while interposing the heteroatom therebetween. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305104 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - In a polymer electrolyte fuel cell provided with a fuel cell stack assembled by sandwiching a plurality of stacked single cell modules with a plurality of fastening members through a pair of end plates, the fuel cell including a first elastic member arranged between the fastening member and the end plate and a plurality of second elastic members arranged between the end plate and the end of the fuel cell stack, wherein each of the second elastic members is arranged on the surface of the end plate corresponding to the electrode portion of a membrane electrode assembly in each of the single cell module and each of the first elastic members is arranged on the surface of the end plate corresponding to a seal member arrangement region in which seal member is arranged between the periphery of the membrane electrode assembly and a pair of separator plates in each single cell module. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305105 | Fuel cell and method for manufacturing the same - Disclosed are a fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the fuel cell. The fuel cell can include forming a channel on one surface of a first wafer and one surface of a second wafer, respectively; stacking a membrane electrode assembly on one surface of the first wafer; and coupling the second wafer to the first wafer to allow one surface of the second wafer to cover the membrane electrode assembly, to thereby manufacture the fuel cell in a small size at low cost, precisely form the membrane electrode assembly, and prevent a damage of the membrane electrode assembly. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305106 | COATINGS, MATERIALS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - A thermal spray process comprises injecting precursor solution droplets into the hot zone of the thermal spray flame. Also described are materials resulting from the process. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305107 | FUEL CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A fuel cell includes an anode having a current collector and a catalyst layer formed on the current collector, wherein an aqueous methanol solution is introduced as fuel into the anode, a cathode having a current collector and a catalyst layer formed on the current collector, wherein an oxidizing agent is introduced into the cathode, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode in such a manner as to be in contact with each of the catalyst layers. Each of the catalyst layers includes a catalyst, a perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid polymer and a cross-linked polymer of a sulfonic acid type monomer and a carboxylic acid type monomer. The cross-linked polymer is entangled with the perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid polymer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305108 | Fuel Cell Device - A surface on the fuel electrode side of a lower portion of a separator in a fuel cell stack is made to have water repellency, so that water accumulated in a fuel gas flow path can be appropriately discharged, and thus so that reduction in fuel cell performance and deterioration of the fuel electrode can be surely prevented. For that purpose, in a fuel cell device, a fuel cell having an electrolyte layer interposed between the fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode includes a cell module laminated so as to interpose a separator formed with the fuel gas flow path along the fuel electrode, and a fuel gas flows substantially perpendicularly to the direction of gravity in the fuel gas flow path. The separator is provided with a water-repellent surface on the fuel electrode side of a lower portion thereof. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305109 | Fuel Cell Device - A portion of a fuel electrode corresponding to a portion in a fuel gas flow path where water accumulates is made to contain no catalyst, thus preventing abnormal reaction from occurring, and consequently enabling sure prevention of degradation of the fuel electrode and reduction in fuel cell performance. For that purpose, in a fuel cell device, a fuel cell having an electrolyte layer interposed between the fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode includes a cell module laminated so as to interpose a separator formed with the fuel gas flow path along the fuel electrode, and a fuel gas flows substantially perpendicularly to the direction of gravity in the fuel gas flow path. The fuel electrode includes a catalyst-absent portion which contains no catalyst, provided in a portion corresponding to a water-accumulating portion in which water is accumulated, in the fuel gas flow path. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305110 | ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE MEMBRANE ASSEMBLY FOR SOLID POLYMER TYPE FUEL CELL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF, AND FUEL CELL EQUIPPED THEREWITH - An object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyte membrane-electrode membrane assembly for a solid polymer type fuel cell having superior characteristics, wherein a gas diffusion electrode membrane and a solid electrolyte membrane are well bonded, and electrode catalysts are uniformly-dispersed to obtain high electrode activity, a production method thereof and a fuel cell equipped therewith. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305111 | Electroconductive structure, manufacturing method therefor, and separator for fuel cell - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a conductive structure having high electrical conductivity, and a method for manufacturing a dimensionally accurate separator for a fuel cell having high electrical conductivity. In the present invention, the cavity surface temperature of a mold is kept equal to or higher than the crystal melting temperature (T | 2009-12-10 |
20090305112 | Fuel cell air exchange apparatus - A fuel cell air exchanger is provided. The fuel cell air exchanger includes a platform having at least one throughput opening and at least one holding post, where the holding post fixedly holds a fuel cell offset from the platform and proximal to the opening, where the opening can have many shapes. The fuel cell air exchanger provides an unimpeded air exchange through the openings to the fuel cell and can be flexible, semi-flexible or rigid. The fuel cell air exchanger can hold an array of fuel cells and fuel cell electronics. A chimney feature provides enhanced airflow when the air exchanger is disposed in a vertical position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305113 | DIRECT ELECTRON TRANSFER USING ENZYMES IN BIOANODES, BIOCATHODES, AND BIOFUEL CELLS - Bioanodes, biocathodes, and biofuel cells comprising an electron conductor, at least one anode enzyme A) or cathode enzyme, and an enzyme immobilization material. The anode enzyme is capable of reacting with a fuel fluid to produce an oxidized form of the fuel fluid, and capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor. The cathode enzyme is capable of reacting with an oxidant to produce water, and capable of gaining electrons from the electron conductor. The enzyme immobilization material for both the anode enzyme and the cathode enzyme is capable of immobilizing and stabilizing the enzyme, and is permeable to the fuel fluid and/or the oxidant. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305114 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery prevents shorts between electrodes by discharging an electrode assembly downward through a can provided with notches at a lower part thereof when the battery is vertically compressed. The secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly; a can having an upper opening to receive the electrode assembly and a notched part at a lower part thereof; and a cap assembly to seal the can. | 2009-12-10 |
20090305115 | LITHIUM BATTERY PACK - For a lithium battery pack including battery cells the number of which is larger than the number of battery cells | 2009-12-10 |
20090305116 | Middle or Large-Sized Battery Module - Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery module comprising: a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells or unit modules electrically connected with each other, the battery cells or unit modules being erected in the lateral direction; a first module case constructed in a structure to entirely surround one side end of the battery cell stack and to partially surround the upper and lower ends of the battery cell stack, the first module case being provided at the front part thereof with external input and output terminals; a second module case coupled with the first module case, the second module case being constructed in a structure to entirely surround the other side end of the battery cell stack and to partially surround the upper and lower ends of the battery cell stack, the second module case being provided at the front part thereof with bus bars for connecting electrode terminals of the battery cell stack to the external input and output terminals; a sensing member mounted to the first module case or the second module case; and a battery management system (BMS) mounted to the first module case or the second module case, while being connected to the sensing member, for monitoring and controlling the operation of the battery module. | 2009-12-10 |