52nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090317642 | Braking Band Composite Structure of a Brake Disc - A method for making a composite structure or a portion of a composite structure of a braking band of a brake disc, unusually capable of obtaining a structure with an especially long life, comprising at least the following steps:
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20090317643 | COMPOSITE PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a composite product includes the following steps of preparing at least one metallic piece; placing the metallic piece into a mold and then punching the metallic piece to be bent after the mold is closed; and injecting a polymer into the mold to allow the polymer contact the surface of the metallic piece. The metallic piece can be a single-layered metallic plate or a composite metallic plate. With the implementation of the invention, the production cost can be saved and the production procedure can be simplified. A composite product is further provided. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317644 | Methods for Manufacturing a Structure on a Substrate, Method for Manufacturing a Semiconductor Device and an Intermediate Product - Methods for manufacturing a semiconductor device or a structure on a substrate are provided, e.g., with a polymer structure including a first polymer including at least one of the group of silicon, titanium and zirconium. The polymer structure is covered on sidewalls at least partially with a second polymer. The first polymer has a different etch selectivity from the second polymer. The first polymer and the second polymer are thermally treated to initiate a growth of crosslinked second polymer on the structures of the first polymer resulting in a spacer out of the second polymer around the first polymer. In a further process, one of the group of the first polymer and the second polymer is selectively removed from the other polymer by an etching process. An intermediate product is also described. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317645 | ELECTROCOAT COMPOSITION AND PROCESS - An electrodeposition coating composition comprises an unhydrolyzed or at least partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl formamide polymer for improved edge coverage of the coating when plated onto a conductive substrate. The plated coating can be cured. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317646 | WINDOW FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 2009-12-24 |
20090317647 | Coloured Aqueous Polymer Dispersions, And Production And Use Of Same - The invention relates to a coloured polymer dispersion containing, as main ingredients: (a) a coloured polymer produced by polymerisation of monomer A with monomer B, monomer A being a pigment B which is coated with a polymerisable wax D wherein the polymerisable function is an ethylenically unsaturated group, monomer B being a ethylenically unsaturated compound; (b) at least one non-ionic surface-active additive E based on polyethers and/or polyglycerines; (c) at least one anionic surface-active additive F based on sulfonates, sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates or carboxylates; and (d) water. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317648 | Apparatus and Method for Producing Resin Product - An apparatus produces a resin product which includes a first resin layer partially covered with a second resin layer so that a boundary line between the first and second resin layers is visible from the outside. The apparatus may include a first mold side having a recess, a second mold side configured and dimensioned to enclose the recess of the first mold side, a slide core movably fitted in the recess of the first mold side, which may be movable toward the second mold side to an extracted position to define a first cavity, and may be movable rearward to a retracted position after a first resin is injected into the first cavity to form the first resin layer, thus defining a second cavity into which a second resin is injected to form the second resin layer, the slide core including a dam dimensioned and configured to form a groove in the first resin layer during the formation of the first resin layer, wherein the dame partially positioned in the groove during the formation of the second resin layer, a first resin supply unit for supplying the first cavity with the first resin, and/or a second resin supply unit for supplying the second cavity with the second resin. The resin product produced by the apparatus is excellent in appearance, and obviates the post-processing formation of a tear line. Methods of forming the resin product are also described. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317649 | Multilayer Clear Over Color Polyolefin Sheets and Layered Backing Structure - A multilayer structure includes a clear polyolefin layer, a colored polyolefin layer, and a random polyolefin backing layer. The colored and backing layers are coextruded and are permanently bonded at a layer interface, which is exclusive of an adhesive. The structure has a DOI of 70 or greater and passes a gravelometer impact test per the GM9508P standard, with a 10 pint load, at a −30° C. temperature, and at an impact angle of 30 degrees. Among other uses, the structures are appropriate for use as body panels in the motor vehicle industry. The structures display a “class A” finish and meet a variety of requirements for durability and weatherability. An ABA structured backing layer and a method of making it are also described herein. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317650 | CROSS-LAMINATED ELASTIC FILM - A cross-laminated film comprising at least a two layers and including a thermoplastic component and an elastic component to provide special elastic characteristics for certain packaging and wrapping applications. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317651 | ADHESIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A WOOD BASED PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method of producing a wood based product, comprising applying an adhesive system onto one or more pieces of a wood-based material, and joining the one or more pieces with one or more further pieces of a material, the adhesive system comprises one component comprising starch and another component comprising one or more polymers (P) containing an amine group or an amide group. The present invention also relates to an adhesive system comprising one component comprising starch and another component comprising one or more polymers (P) containing an amine group or an amide group, the two components being present as 10 unmixed separate components. The invention further relates to a wood based product. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317652 | Self standing medal - A self standing achievement medal that can be worn about the neck of the user in a conventional manner, or alternatively, when not being worn, can be conveniently and attractively displayed on a flat surface, such as found on a desk or bookshelf. The achievement medal includes a plate-like display surface upon which various decorations and indicia can be conveniently imprinted or engraved and a pivotally mounted, generally U-shaped support that can be conveniently moved from a stowed configuration to an extended configuration wherein the medal can be supported on a flat surface in a manner such that the indicia provided on the display surface of the medal is readily visible. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317653 | METHOD OF COMPACTING A FIRST POWDER MATERIAL AND A SECOND POWDER MATERIAL - One embodiment includes providing a first layer including a first powder material and a second layer including a second powder material over the first layer, and compacting the first powder material and the second powder material using at least a first magnetic field. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317654 | SLIDE MEMBER - A slide member provided with an Al-based alloy layer including Si and having a first contoured surface having first planar surfaces and first convexities consisting of Si particles protruding from the first planar surfaces; an intermediate layer that coats the Al-based alloy layers an overlay that coats the intermediate layer; wherein 90% or more of the Si particles protruding from the first planar surfaces are configured to have a predetermined particle diameter of 2 μm or less, the Si particles having the predetermined particle diameter being distributed in the Al-based alloy layer with a distance between centers of gravity of the Si particles having the predetermined particle diameter averaging 6 μm or less, and wherein the overlay has a second contoured surface having second planar surfaces and second convexities conforming with the first planar surfaces and the first convexities of the first contoured surface. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317655 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY USING A LOCALIZED HEAT SOURCE - A method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate having a resist adheringly disposed thereon, providing a heat source adjacent to the resist, and activating the heat source while providing a topographically patterned template pressed against the resist. The heat source and the resist are disposed between the substrate and the template, such that the heat source provides a localized application of heat to the resist while the topographically patterned template is pressed against the resist. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317656 | Aluminum alloy article with micro-arc oxide for film and method for making the same - An aluminum alloy article includes an aluminum alloy substrate and a micro-arc oxide film formed on the aluminum alloy substrate. The micro-arc oxide film includes a transition layer gradually infiltrating into the aluminum alloy substrate, a middle dense layer formed on the transition layer, and an outer dense layer formed on the middle dense layer, the outer dense layer having a density larger than that of the middle dense layer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317657 | SLIDING BEARING - The present invention refers to a sliding bearing ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317658 | ALLOY COATING FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF ALLOY COATING FILM, AND HEAT-RESISTANT METAL MEMBER - In an alloy coating film having a diffusion barrier layer and an aluminum reservoir layer on a substrate, the diffusion barrier layer is composed of a single phase that is a Re—Cr—Ni—Al system σ phase containing Al by less than 1 atomic %, or composed of a first phase which is the Re—Cr—Ni—Al system σ phase and one or more second phases selected from a γ phase, γ′ phase and β phase. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317659 | HARD FILM-COATED MEMBER AND JIG FOR MOLDING - There are provided a hard film-coated member excellent in wear resistance and adhesion, and a jig for molding. The hard film-coated member includes: a base material including an iron base alloy containing Cr; a first film layer formed with a film thickness of 1 to 10 μm on the surface of the base material; and a second film layer formed with a film thickness of 2 to 10 μm on the surface of the first film layer. The first film layer includes Cr | 2009-12-24 |
20090317660 | Methods of Dispersing Carbon Nanotubes - A method is described for preparing carbon nanotube dispersions in organic solvents such as chloroform and methyl ethyl ketone. Structures resulting from organic dispersions are also disclosed. The dispersing agents used in this method comprise long chain hydrocarbons, halogen-substituted hydrocarbons, fluorocarbons, or a mixture of hydrocarbons, halogen-substituted hydrocarbons, and fluorocarbons; wherein the hydrocarbons, halogen-substituted hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons have from 6 to 40 carbons in a chain, at least one alkene or alkyne moiety, and at least one pendant carboxylic acid, phosphonic acid, and/or sulfonic acid group or an ester of these acids. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317661 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A magnetic recording medium has recording regions including patterns of a magnetic material corresponding to servo signals and recording tracks, non-recording regions including an oxide of the magnetic material formed between the recording regions, and surface oxide films including an oxide of the magnetic material formed on surfaces of the recording regions. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317662 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A magnetic recording medium has magnetic patterns formed of a patterned ferromagnetic layer, and a non-magnetic layer including a component of the ferromagnetic layer and separating the magnetic patterns, in which a thickness “a” of the non-magnetic layer and a thickness “b” of the magnetic patterns satisfy a relationship of: a2009-12-24 | |
20090317663 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - Provided is a magnetic recording medium. The magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, a recording layer disposed on the substrate for magnetic recording, and a carbon protection layer, which includes a carbon layer and a blocking layer disposed in the carbon layer to block infiltration of external impurities, disposed on the recording layer. Since the blocking layer is disposed in the carbon layer, a thickness of the carbon protection layer can be reduced while a sufficient hardness to protect the recording layer can be ensured, and moreover, a softness of the surface of the carbon protection layer can be improved. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317664 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF SUCH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE - An electrochemical energy source, comprising: a substrate, and at least one stack deposited onto said substrate, the stack comprising at least the active layers: an anode, a cathode, and an intermediate solid-state electrolyte separating said anode and said cathode. An electronic device provided with an electrochemical energy source according to the invention and a method for the manufacturing of an electrochemical source according to the invention. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317665 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery including an electrode assembly having a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a can accommodating the electrode assembly and electrically connected to one of the positive electrode and negative electrode, a cap assembly sealing a top opening of the can, and a discharge inducing member configured to electrically connect the can and the other of the positive electrode and negative electrode and cause current drain when the secondary battery is compressed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317666 | Hydrophilic Carbon Black Aggregate, A Method for Preparing the Same, Hydrophilic Composite Material and Bipolar Plate for Fuel Cell Comprising the Same - Disclosed herein are a hydrophilic carbon black aggregate, a method for preparing the same, and a hydrophilic composite and a fuel cell bipolar plate, each comprising the same. The hydrophilic carbon black aggregate comprises hybrid particles having a structure in which hydrophilic inorganic particles are embedded on the surface of carbon black particles. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317667 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROL METHOD FOR MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELL POWER PLANTS - A molten carbonate fuel cell System in which the fuel cell stack(s) is (are) enclosed within a containment vessel and in which a burner exhaust is used to control the system operating pressure is described. Moreover, highly reliable, simple and low-cost differential pressure control method never affected by service interruption or troubles in control valves or other components is disclosed. Excluding differential control valves and reducing the cost by guiding the anode, cathode and vessel exhaust gases to the inlet of a catalytic burner forward the containment vessel and mixed therein so that the pressure of these gases are equal to each other, this fuel cell system guarantees dynamic pressure balancing between the vessel and reactants to prevent leakage of the reactants from the fuel cell stack and avoid an excessive differential pressure between the fuel cell and the vessel and between the anode and the cathode. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317668 | FUEL CELLS - This invention provides a redox fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane; means for supplying a fuel to the anode region of the cell; means for supplying an oxidant to the cathode region of the cell; means for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution flowing fluid communication with the cathode, the catholyte solution comprising a polyoxometallate redox couple being at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially re-generated by reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode, the catholyte solution comprising at least about 0.075M of the said polyoxometallate. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317669 | Carbon Efficiencies in Hydrocarbon Production - This invention relates to a method of producing liquid hydrocarbons, preferably internal combustion engine fuels, using feedstocks of coal or methane. Depending on the nature of the feedstock it is subjected to a gasification and/or reforming process and/or water gas shift process which produces a syngas that is rich in carbon dioxide and hydrogen rather than carbon monoxide and hydrogen as in the conventional process. The carbon dioxide and hydrogen are combined in a Fischer Tropsch process to produce desired hydrocarbons and water. The energy requirements of the gasification/reforming process to produce a syngas that is rich in carbon dioxide and hydrogen is considerably less than the energy requirements for gasification/reforming process for producing the conventional carbon monoxide rich syngas. This reduction in energy consumption reduces considerably the quantities of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere compared to conventional processes that are based on carbon monoxide rich syngas. Unreacted CO2-rich syngas can be recirculated or can also be used, in molten carbonate fuel cells, or to generate energy or steam in turbine processes such as IGCC. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317670 | Hydrazine supply device, fuel cell system utilizing the same, vehicle carrying the fuel cell system, and method of supplying hydrazine - Hydrazine supply device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317671 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A hydrogen generator ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317672 | CO CONVERSION CATALYST FOR USE IN FUEL CELL IN DSS OPERATION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - To provide a CO conversion catalyst for use in a fuel cell in a DSS operation, which includes a Cu—Al-Ox catalyst, in which the Cu—Al-Ox catalyst has a boehmite phase formed in at least a part of the Cu—Al-Ox catalyst. The CO conversion catalyst has an improved degree of dispersion of Cu metal by the boehmite phase formed therein, and hence can be prevented from sintering of copper caused due to steam, thereby achieving improved durability with respect to the function as the CO conversion catalyst. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317673 | Current collector, fuel cell stack, and fuel cell power generation system - A current collector, a method of manufacturing the current collector, a fuel cell stack, and a fuel cell power generation system are disclosed. The current collector for collecting an electric current generated in a fuel cell can include: a substrate; a collector pattern, which contains a conductive material, formed on one side of the substrate; and a corrosion-resistant metal layer, which is coated over all of the surfaces of the collector pattern, including the surface facing the substrate. This current collector can be utilized to prevent corrosion during the operation of the fuel cell, as well as to increase the life span of the fuel cell, without forming the entire configuration with an expensive corrosion-resistant metal. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317674 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The fuel cell system includes: a fuel cell stack which is supplied with reaction gas, and performs electricity generation; a reaction gas supplier which supplies the reaction gas to the fuel cell stack; a ground fault detector which detects a ground fault from the fuel cell stack; and a reaction gas increasing member which increases an amount of a reaction gas supply to the fuel cell stack, when the ground fault is detected by the ground fault detector. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317675 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - It is an object of the present invention to provide a fuel cell system that is capable of sensing unintended gas leakage from a discharge control means based on odor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317676 | THREE-WAY DIVERTER ASSEMBLY FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A three-way diverter assembly with a movable member is provided. The three-way diverter assembly includes a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first inlet and the second inlet are adapted to receive a fluid. The movable member, disposed in the housing adjacent the first inlet, is rotatable about an axis from a first positional limit to a second positional limit, and selectively positional therebetween. Fuel cell systems having the three-way diverter assembly for regulating temperature and humidity of a fuel cell stack are also provided. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317677 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED AIR CIRCULATION - A wireless communication device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317678 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system is provided with an air compressor for supplying a fuel cell stack with air; a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of air in the gas downstream from an intercooler, at the middle of an oxidation gas supplying channel; and a control section. The control section is provided with a cooling section abnormality determining unit for determining presence or absence of an abnormality of a first cooling water pump, and an air compressor operation controlling unit for controlling the rotational speed of the air compressor in accordance with the air temperature detected by the temperature sensor when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317679 | Chromium Retention Layers for Components of Fuel Cell Systems - In accordance with a method for producing chromium retention layers for components of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) made of chromium-containing alloys, the aluminum-containing component surface is subjected to elevated temperatures so that a gas-tight chromium retention layer forms. The layer produced in this manner effectively prevents vaporization of chromium from the basic material. Defects in the layer remedy themselves during operation of the fuel cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317680 | FUEL CELL COOLING SYSTEM - A circulation pipe for a coolant is connected to a fuel cell. A pump and a heat exchanger are connected to the circulation pipe. A bypass pipe is connected in parallel with the pump. An ion exchanger is connected to the bypass pipe. An electronic cooling device is connected to the bypass pipe on an upstream side of the ion exchanger. The coolant, which is supplied to the ion exchanger, is cooled by the electronic cooling device to a predetermined temperature, so that the ion-exchange resins are prevented from being abnormally heated by the coolant. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317681 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS HAVING PLURALITY OF PLANAR FUEL CELL ASSEMBLIES CONNECTED IN STACK FORM - A power supply apparatus comprising a plurality of planar fuel cell assemblies is disclosed. Each planar fuel cell assembly comprises two fuel cell members, a channel-forming member interposed between the two fuel cell members and defining a first channel for flowing a fluid fuel along with the two fuel cell members, and a coupling member to be coupled with an adjacent planar fuel cell assembly to define a second channel for flowing an ambient air, wherein the coupling member has a plurality of openings for flowing the ambient air therethrough. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317682 | Oxide single crystal and method for production thereof, and single crystal wafer - An oxide single crystal having a composition represented by RE | 2009-12-24 |
20090317683 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL - The present invention is to provide a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell which retains the wet state of a polymer electrolyte membrane and has excellent output characteristic under low humidified condition, under high-temperature condition, or in high current density region, and a fuel cell provided with the membrane electrode assembly. A membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell of the present invention comprises a polymer electrolyte membrane containing at least one or more kinds of proton-conducting polymers, a fuel electrode disposed on one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and an oxidant electrode disposed on the other surface thereof, wherein hydrophilicity of one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane differs from that of the other surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane, in which a surface having relatively high hydrophilicity is defined as a first surface and a surface having relatively low hydrophilicity is defined as a second surface, the fuel electrode is disposed on the first surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane, and the oxidant electrode is disposed on the second surface thereof. A fuel cell of the present invention is provided with the membrane electrode assembly. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317684 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE, LAMINATE THEREOF, AND THEIR PRODUCTION METHODS - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a laminate wherein an ion conductive polymer electrolyte membrane is laminated on a supporting substrate in a state where any one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane is bonded to the supporting substrate, a difference in a contact angle against water between one surface and the other surface of the ion conductive polymer electrolyte membrane being 30° or less, the method comprising the steps of:
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20090317685 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317686 | FUEL CELL WITH AN ELECTROLYTE STABILIZING AGENT AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - One exemplary embodiment may include a fuel cell comprising an electrolyte layer and an electrolyte stabilizing agent. The electrolyte stabilizing agent is disposed in an electrochemically non-active layer and configured to migrate from the non-active layer to the electrolyte layer. Another exemplary embodiment may include a microporous layer comprising an electrolyte stabilizing agent. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317687 | Mixing pump device and fuel cell - A mixing pump device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317688 | FUEL CELL - Provided is a fuel cell comprising a cell laminate having a plurality of laminated cells, an end plate arranged on the outer side of the laminating direction of the cell laminate, and a spring module interposed between the cell laminate and the end plate for adjusting a compression load on the cell laminate. The spring module includes a coil spring arranged between an upper plate and a lower plate for separating the upper plate and the lower plate from each other by an elastic force. The end plate includes a plurality of load adjusting screws. The spring module is given a load at a plurality of load inputting portions by the load adjusting screws. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317689 | LIQUID SUPPLY CONTAINER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH THE SAME - A liquid supply container ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317690 | APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING A GAS FLOW - In a device for humidifying a gas flow, an atomized liquid is combined with a gas flow in a spray chamber, and passed through a generally U-shaped gas flow passage having a first generally vertical part | 2009-12-24 |
20090317691 | Ejector for fuel cell system - An ejector for a fuel cell system of the present invention includes a nozzle having a nozzle hole for discharging hydrogen supplied via an inlet port of an ejector body, a diffuser for mixing hydrogen discharged from the nozzle hole and hydrogen off-gas discharged and returned via a circulation passage from a fuel cell, a needle displacing in the axial direction by a driving force of a solenoid, and a bearing member held in a hollow portion of the nozzle, and having a through hole that movably supports the needle in the axial direction. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317692 | VENTILATOR OF A FUEL-CELL VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a ventilator of fuel-cell vehicles for ventilating hydrogen in the hydrogen-system unit area arranging a hydrogen circulating device in the fuel-cell vehicles boarding the fuel cell. The ventilator of fuel-cell vehicle includes a first ventilating device for taking ventilating air in from a front side of the fuel-cell vehicle to hydrogen-system unit area arranging the fuel cell, the hydrogen supply device, and the hydrogen exhaust device in the center of front and rear direction of the fuel-cell vehicle; and a second ventilating device for sucking the ventilating air taken in from the rear end of vehicle body of the fuel-cell vehicle to the hydrogen-system unit area. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317693 | Sealing Structure of Fuel Cell and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A sealing structure for a fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the same, in this structure, a first gas separator, a first gas diffusion layer and a first catalyst on the one side, a proton exchange membrane, a second catalyst, a second gas diffusion layer and a second gas separator on the other side, are in turn stacked, wherein an area of the second gas diffusion layer is smaller than an area of the proton exchange membrane. The area of the proton exchange membrane is not larger than an area of the first gas diffusion layer, and the area of the first gas diffusion layer is smaller than an area of the first gas separator, therefore, the shape of the front edges of these elements are step-shaped. The area obverse to the step shape is filled with cured sealing material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317694 | Temperature controller - A temperature controller for providing heat to an energy storage device of a power compensator. The energy storage device includes a plurality of high temperature battery units on high potential. The temperature controller includes a pipe network for housing a heat transfer medium. The pipe network includes a main pipe loop and a local pipe loop in each battery unit. Each local pipe loop includes a first end for receiving a heat transfer medium and a second end for exhausting the medium. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317695 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module that includes a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first end including at least one terminal and a second end having a vent. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged such that the second ends of a first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells face the second ends of a second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. A central chamber is located between the second ends of the first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells and the second ends of the second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. The central chamber is configured to receive gases released from the vents of the plurality of electrochemical cells. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317696 | Compound battery device having lithium battery and lead-acid battery - A compound battery device having a lithium battery and a lead-acid battery includes at least one lithium battery unit, at least one lead-acid battery unit and a control circuit. The lithium and lead-acid battery units are electrically connected in parallel and can have various combinations to meet actual demands of an output voltage. The control circuit is electrically connected to the lithium and lead-acid battery units separately and further comprises a voltage-boosting unit, a voltage-detecting unit, a lithium battery unit management unit and a logic control unit. Thereby, two complementary battery units are connected in parallel, with a control circuit to adjust a voltage thereof, allowing the two battery units to work together to make use of their respective advantages while providing mutual power support. Thus, the compound battery device is capable of more efficient power supply and higher loading, and effectively prevents over-discharge that shortens the battery service life. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317697 | VEHICULAR COMBINATION CHILLER BYPASS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A chiller bypass system is provided for deployment onboard a vehicle that includes a battery pack through which a first coolant is circulated. In one embodiment, the chiller bypass system comprises a chiller, a chiller bypass duct fluidly coupled to the battery pack and configured to supply the first coolant thereto, and a chiller bypass valve. The chiller bypass valve includes: (i) a valve inlet fluidly coupled to the battery pack and configured to receive the first coolant therefrom, (ii) a first valve outlet fluidly coupled to the chiller and configured to supply the first coolant thereto, and (iii) a second valve outlet fluidly coupled to the chiller bypass duct and configured to supply the first coolant thereto. The chiller bypass valve selectively directs coolant flow between the first valve outlet and the second valve outlet to adjust the volume of the first coolant cooled by the chiller. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317698 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - In a power supply device, a power storage body is disposed in a casing that houses a cooling liquid. The power supply device includes oscillation means that oscillates the cooling liquid. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317699 | BATTERY OVERHEATING PROTECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME - A battery overheating protection device used in an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a main unit configured to implement basic functions of the electronic device and a battery unit configured to supply power to the main unit. The battery overheating protection device includes a temperature monitoring unit, a switch unit and a processing unit. The temperature monitoring unit is configured to store a predetermined temperature value, measure a temperature value of the battery unit and output a signal when the detected temperature value is greater than the predetermined temperature value. The temperature monitoring unit includes at least one thermistor thermally connected to the battery unit. The switch unit is connected between the main unit and the battery unit. The processing unit is configured to receive the signal and open the switch unit when receiving the signal, thereby the battery unit is disconnected from the main unit. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317700 | Electrode assembly and secondary battery having the same - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly designed to prevent an internal short circuit. The electrode assembly includes an electrode group formed by stacking and winding a first electrode plate, a separator and a second electrode plate, and a tape is attached to upper and lower parts of an end of the electrode group. An end of the separator is exposed externally, and the tape is attached to upper and lower parts of the end of the separator. Furthermore, a secondary battery having the electrode assembly is provided. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317701 | Electrode assembly and secondary battery having the same - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, an open-topped can accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly sealing the can. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode plate having a positive electrode coated portion and positive electrode non-coating portions, a negative electrode plate having a negative electrode coated portion and negative electrode non-coating portions, and a separator interposed between the positive and negative electrode plates and wound with the electrode plates. The positive electrode non-coating portion has a region where the height of the positive electrode non-coating potion is lower than that of the positive electrode coating portions. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317702 | Stacked-Type Lithium Ion Battery - A stacked-type lithium ion battery, comprising a core, a battery shell, and a cover plate; said core is placed in the battery shell, said cover plate is coupled to the battery shell in a sealed manner; said core comprises a plurality of layers of positive plates, negative plates, and membranes that are stacked together with each other, and the membrane is between the positive plate and the negative plate; wherein at least two membranes are in a 5-175° included angle between their tensile directions. Since the tensile directions of the membranes are different, the overall tensile strengths of the battery in all tensile directions are essentially same; therefore, the phenomenon of short circuit in the battery resulted from membrane rupture in lower tensile strength directions can be prevented, and the battery safety performance is greatly enhanced. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317703 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes at least two battery cells to provide a high capacity battery pack. The battery pack includes a single PCM assembly controlling at least two battery cells to decrease inferiority due to overcharge and overdischarge. Since a connector tab electrically connecting at least two battery cells to a single PCM assembly is provided, contacts are not separated during the swelling of the battery cells to prevent contact inferiority. A top case and a bottom case are provided to be coupled with at least two battery cells to maintain a secure coupling between the at least two battery cells. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317704 | PRISMATIC BATTERY WITH NOVEL INTER-CELL CONNECTION - A battery includes a plurality of prismatic battery cells, wherein prismatic battery cells which are immediately adjacent to each other are connected by at least one inter-cell connector which extends across an inter-cell aperture. The adjacent prismatic battery cells are communicable through the inter-cell aperture, to provide continuity in conductivity and/or a continuity of conductance across the inter-cell aperture. The inter-cell connector forms a fluid sealing member and the part which extends trough the aperture may be tapered and threaded. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317705 | FUEL CELL INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES, AND RELATED DEVICES AND PROCESSES - A method for the formation of a diffusion barrier layer on a surface of at least one fuel cell interconnect structure is described. The interconnect structure is usually formed from ferritic stainless steel, and includes chromium. The method includes the step of coating an austenite phase-stabilizer on the interconnect surface, and then heating the coated surface. The heat treatment transforms the microstructure of the surface region of the interconnect, from a substantially ferritic body-centered cubic (BCC) phase to a substantially austenitic face-centered cubic (FCC) phase. The diffusion rate of chromium through the FCC phase is relatively low. Thus, the formation of a thick layer of chromium oxide can be minimized, leading to better fuel cell performance. Related fuel cells and fuel cell stacks are also disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317706 | Lithium Polymer Battery - An improvement of lithium polymer secondary battery is disclosed. The Li-polymer battery is composed of an anode sheet, a cathode sheet and a separator film sandwiched therebetween. The anode sheet includes a positive collector and a pulp coated thereon, which is formed by positive material, conductive material, glue and solvent. The cathode sheet includes a negative collector and a pulp coated thereon, which is formed by negative material, conductive material, glue and solvent. The separator film includes glue and solvent for adhering between the anode sheet and cathode sheet. The anode and cathode sheet are provided with holes uniformly arranged. The holes are formed by using a knife to penetrate the sheets. The holes make the electrolyte easy to permeate through so that the internal resistance of battery can be reduced. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317707 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a lithium secondary battery which is capable of preventing high-temperature short circuit by incorporation of a clad negative electrode tab having a nickel/copper bilayer structure. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317708 | PLASTIC LAMINATE FILM - Plastics composite foil for the sheathing of lithium-ion-polymer batteries and lithium-polymer batteries, comprising, arranged in mutual superposition, the following layers: a) a base foil composed of plastic b) a metal foil and c) a functional plastics layer, where at least one metal protective layer applied via a physical deposition process, such as vapour deposition processes or sputtering, an example being a chromium layer, has been arranged with thickness of from 0.1 to 1000 nm (nanometres) on the layer b), the metal foil, at least in the direction of the layer c), and/or on the layer c), the functional plastics layer, in the direction of the layer b), the metal foil, and/or in the functional plastics layer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317709 | COMPOSITE CARBON FOAM - A composite foam including a carbon foam material comprising a network of pores and a plurality of discontinuities and a secondary material deposited on at least some of the plurality of discontinuities of the carbon foam material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317710 | ANODE, CATHODE, GRID AND CURRENT COLLECTOR MATERIAL FOR REDUCED WEIGHT BATTERY AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A process for producing lightweight materials for a battery comprises lightweight polymer substrate coated with dispersions of nano particles, conductive matrixes and active material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317711 | AA ALKALINE BATTERY - A positive electrode and a negative electrode are accommodated in a bottomed cylindrical battery case with a separator interposed therebetween, and an opening part of the battery case is sealed by means of a gasket. A body part of the battery case has a thickness in the range between 0.1 and 0.17 mm. The positive electrode is made of a material obtained by adding graphite to manganese dioxide. The density of the graphite in the material of the positive electrode is in the range between 0.12 and 0.23 g/cm | 2009-12-24 |
20090317712 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A rechargeable battery is provided. The rechargeable battery comprises an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, at least one lead tab accommodated in the case to electrically connect the electrode assembly to the case, and a welded joint joining the lead tab to the case. In the rechargeable battery, the case is connected to the lead tab without producing any spatter within the case. The welded joint extends from an outer bottom surface of the case to the lead tab. Further provided is a method for manufacturing the rechargeable battery. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317713 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH SAME - An electrode assembly and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same are disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317714 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, second electrode plate and separator between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate wound such that the separator defines an inner circumference of the electrode assembly. A can is provided for receiving the electrode assembly through a can opening and a cap assembly is provided for covering the can opening. An electrically conductive plate is on the inner circumference of the electrode | 2009-12-24 |
20090317715 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK HAVING EXCELLENT PRODUCTION PROCESS PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack constructed such that an insulative mounting member is coupled to the top of a battery cell through a specific coupling structure. The secondary battery pack includes a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cell are exposed to the outside, the insulative mounting member being constructed in a structure in which a safety element is mounted to the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being in direct contact with the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell such that the insulative cap surrounds the insulative mounting member while the safety element is mounted to the insulative mounting member The battery case is provided at the top thereof with at least one coupling groove, and the insulative mounting member is provided with at least one through-hole communicating with the at least one coupling groove, whereby the coupling of the insulative mounting member to the battery cell is accomplished by the insertion of at least one coupling member into the at least one coupling groove through the at least one through-hole such that the at least one coupling member is not exposed to the outside of the insulative cap. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317716 | ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte. The anode includes an anode active material containing silicon, boron, carbon, and one or more of metal elements selected from the group consisting of cobalt, titanium and iron. In the anode active material, a boron content is from 4.9 mass % to 19.8 mass % both inclusive, a carbon content is from 4.9 mass % to 19.8 mass % both inclusive, a total of the boron content and the carbon content is from 9.8 mass % to 29.8 mass % both inclusive, a ratio of a silicon content to the total of the silicon content and a content of the metal element is from 70 mass % to 95 mass % both inclusive. A reaction phase whose half-width of a diffraction peak obtained by X-ray diffraction is 1 degree or more is included and the anode active material is capable of reacting with an electrode reactant. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317717 | Electrode Assembly Having Tab-Lead Joint Portion of Minimized Resistance Difference Between Electrodes and Electrochemical Cell Containing The Same - Disclosed herein is a stacking or stacking/folding type electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure, wherein the electrode assembly is constructed in a structure in which tabs (electrode tabs), having no active material applied thereto, protrude from electrode plates constituting the electrode assembly, the electrode tabs are electrically connected to an electrode lead, and the pluralities of electrode tabs are joined to the top and the bottom of the electrode lead at an electrode lead-electrode tabs joint portion such that the resistance difference between electrodes at the electrode lead-electrode tabs joint portion is minimized. Also disclosed is an electrochemical cell including the electrode assembly. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317718 | Method of manufacturing positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery, slurry used therefor, and non-aqueous electrolyte battery - A method of manufacturing a positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery is provided. The positive electrode has a current collector and an active material layer formed on the current collector. The method includes: coating a slurry onto the current collector, the slurry having a pH of from 5 to 9 and containing a positive electrode active material, water as a dispersion medium, carboxymethylcellulose, and a pH adjuster; and drying the coated slurry to form the active material layer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317719 | Material With Core-Shell Structure - Disclosed is a material having a composite particle. The composite particle includes an outer shell containing an element such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur and an inner core made from a lithium alloying material such as tin, silicon, aluminum and/or germanium. If the outer shell is made from carbon, the outer shell of the composite particle has an average thickness of less than 20 nanometers and the composite particle has an outer mean diameter of less than 100 nanometers. In some instances, the inner core is made from tin, a tin binary alloy, a tin tertiary alloy or a tin quaternary alloy. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317720 | Lithium-Alloying-Material/Carbon Composite - An electrode material having carbon and lithium-alloying-material is provided. The carbon is in the form of a porous matrix having nanoporosity and the lithium-alloying-material is sorbed into the nanoporosity of the carbon matrix. The carbon matrix can have a volume of nanoporosity between 10 and 99%. In addition, the lithium-alloying-material can occupy between 5 to 99% of the nanoporosity. A portion of the carbon structure that is only partially filled with the lithium-alloying-material remains vacant providing room for volume expansion on alloying with lithium and allowing electrolyte egress. In some instances, the nanoporosity has nanopores and nanochannels with an average diameter between 1 nanometer and 999 nanometers. The lithium-alloying-material is sorbed into the nanoporosity using liquid transport or other mechanisms providing a material having intimate contact between the electronically conductive carbon structure and the electroactive lithium-alloying-material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317721 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has at least negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and negative electrode. Negative electrode has columnar first negative electrode active materials that are discretely formed on the outer peripheral surface of negative electrode current collector in the winding direction and can reversibly insert and extract lithium ions, and columnar second negative electrode active materials discretely formed on the inner peripheral surface. The positive electrode has positive electrode mixture layers containing a positive electrode active material capable of reversibly inserting and extracting lithium ions, on both surfaces of a positive electrode current collector. The difference between the porosity generated between first negative electrode active materials in negative electrode and that generated between the second negative electrode active materials in winding is set within 1.1%. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317722 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR - Silicon particles are irradiated with neutrons so that | 2009-12-24 |
20090317723 | Gel polymer electrolyte and electrochemical device comprising the same - Disclosed is a composition for a gel polymer electrolyte, the composition comprising: (i) a cyclic compound as a first crosslinking agent, the cyclic compound containing a cyclic group at the center thereof and having at least three double bonds at the end thereof; (ii) a linear or branched compound as a second crosslinking agent, the linear or branched compound containing an oxyalkylene group at the center thereof and having at least two (meth)acryl groups at the end thereof; (iii) an electrolyte solvent; (iv) an electrolyte salt; and (v) a polymerization initiator. Also, disclosed are a gel polymer electrolyte formed by polymerizing the composition for a gel polymer electrolyte, and an electrochemical device comprising the gel polymer electrolyte. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317724 | LITHIUM-AIR CELLS INCORPORATING SOLID ELECTROLYTES HAVING ENHANCED IONIC TRANSPORT AND CATALYTIC ACTIVITY - Liquid-free lithium-air cells are provided which incorporate a solid electrolyte having enhanced ionic transport and catalytic activity. The solid electrolyte is positioned between a lithium anode and an oxygen cathode, and comprises a glass-ceramic and/or a polymer-ceramic electrolyte including a dielectric additive. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317725 | Lithium cell with cathode containing iron disulfide - A primary cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide (FeS | 2009-12-24 |
20090317726 | ANODE AND SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery capable of improving the cycle characteristics and the initial charge and discharge characteristics is provided. The secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolytic solution. The anode has an anode active material layer on an anode current collector. The anode active material layer contains a crystalline anode active material having silicon as an element, and is linked to the anode current collector. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317727 | Means for transferring a pattern to an object - A template ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090317728 | Method for Fabricating Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Mask - A method for fabricating an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography mask comprises forming a reflecting layer, an absorber layer, and a resist layer over a substrate; defining a plurality of split regions by partially splitting the resist layer with regular spacing; performing an exposure process, wherein the exposure region is irradiated with an electron beam at different intensities on the split regions to generate a difference in electron beam doses implanted into the resist layer; forming a resist layer pattern which selectively exposes the absorber layer and has a slanted side wall profile by performing a development process to remove a portion of the resist layer, into which the electron beam doses are implanted; and forming an absorber layer pattern with a slanted side wall profile by sequentially etching the portion of the absorber layer exposed by the resist layer pattern. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317729 | MASK BLANK GLASS SUBSTRATE, MASK BLANK GLASS SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING METHOD, MASK BLANK MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND MASK MANUFACTURING METHOD - A mask blank glass substrate is for use in manufacturing a mask blank. In the mask blank glass substrate, a marker expressing, by a plurality of pits, information for identifying or managing the mask blank glass substrate is formed on a surface of a region, having no influence on formation of a transfer pattern, of the mask blank glass substrate. Each of the pits forming the marker is a round hole with its edge portion being generally circular and a distance L | 2009-12-24 |
20090317730 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR IMPROVED CROSSHATCH NANOMACHINING OF SMALL HIGH ASPECT THREE DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES BY CREATING ALTERNATING SUPERFICIAL SURFACE CHANNELS - This invention provides the user the ability to accurately nanomachine surfaces with reduced tip induced errors. Nanomaching has two types of errors, a first type of error is brought about by the tip's shape and its aspect ratio. A second type of error due to the tip's deflection as it works the material. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention minimizes tip deflection errors allowing allow high aspect Nano-bits to reliably and accurately nanomachine small high aspect three dimensional structures to repair and rejuvenate photomasks | 2009-12-24 |
20090317731 | MASK HAVING MULTIPLE TRANSMITTANCES - A mask including a transparent substrate, a non-transmitting layer, a first transmitting layer and a second transmitting layer is provided. The transparent substrate has a first region, a second region, and a third region. The non-transmitting layer is disposed in the first region of the transparent substrate. The first transmitting layer is disposed in the second region and the third region of the transparent substrate. The second transmitting layer is disposed on the first transmitting layer in the third region. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317732 | PATTERN VERIFICATION-TEST METHOD, OPTICAL IMAGE INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION ACQUISITION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A pattern verification-test method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: deriving an illumination condition at a verification-test subject position in a photomask surface of a mask pattern as a verification or a test subject based on the verification-test subject position and illumination condition information about a distribution of an illumination condition in a photomask surface of exposure light incident on the mask pattern, performing lithography simulation on the mask pattern based on the derived illumination condition and the mask pattern, and verifying or testing the mask pattern based on a result of the lithography simulation. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317733 | Quinone Compound, Electrophotographic Photoconductor and Electrophotographic Apparatus - Disclosed is a compound having excellent electron transporting ability, which is useful for electrophotographic photosensitive bodies or organic EL devices. Specifically disclosed is a novel quinone compound having a structure represented by general formula (I). Also disclosed is a highly sensitive, positive charge type electrophotographic photosensitive body for copying machines and printers, wherein the novel organic material is used as a charge-transporting material in a photosensitive layer. Also specifically disclosed is an electrophotographic photosensitive body having a photosensitive layer formed on a conductive base and containing a charge-generating material and a charge-transporting material, wherein the photosensitive layer contains at least one of the above-described compounds. Further disclosed is an electrophotographic apparatus using such a positive charge type electrophotographic photosensitive body. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317734 | Electrophotographic apparatus, electrophotographic photoconductor drum, developing device and image forming device - An electrophotographic apparatus includes a photoconductor, a plurality of a series of bump portions formed on a surface of the photoconductor, the bump portions having slopes with respect to a circumferential direction of the photoconductor, and each of the bump portions being spaced apart by a predetermined interval from adjacent bump portions with respect to the circumferential direction. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317735 | TONER MANUFACTURING METHOD, A TONER MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND A TONER - A toner manufacturing method, a toner manufacturing apparatus, and a toner are disclosed. The toner manufacturing apparatus includes a droplet generating unit that includes a thin film in which plural nozzles are formed, and an annular vibrating unit that is arranged at a perimeter of a deformable domain of the thin film for vibrating the thin film; a storage unit for storing a toner-containing liquid that includes at least a resin and a colorant, and for supplying the toner-containing liquid | 2009-12-24 |
20090317736 | TONER FOR HYBRID DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPER FOR HYBRID DEVELOPMENT AND IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS - A toner for hybrid development, comprising toner particles containing at least a binder resin and a colorant and being charged when made in friction-contact with a carrier; reverse polarity particles that are charged to polarity reversed to the charged polarity of the toner particles when made in friction-contact with the carrier, and have a number-average primary particle size in a range from 95 to 850 nm; and same polarity particles that are charged into the same polarity as the charged polarity of the toner particles when made in friction-contact with the carrier, and have a number-average primary particle size in a range from 80 to 800 nm and a shape factor in a range from 100 to 160; a developer for hybrid development containing the above toner and a carrier; and an image-forming apparatus provided with the developer for hybrid development. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317737 | COLOR TONER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A color toner is provided which has a dielectric strength equal to or lower than that of a black toner containing carbon black, and which has an improved charging rate and charge stability against changes in the environment. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317738 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING TONER - A method for producing a toner, including ejecting a toner composition liquid containing at least a resin and a colorant periodically from a plurality of nozzles into a chamber using a vibration unit, so as to form droplets in a gas phase; and solidifying the droplets, wherein the droplets are transported by transport air flow selected from at least one of vertical downward air flow and rotational air flow, and the method can prevent toner particles from aggregation. | 2009-12-24 |
20090317739 | Composition for Coating over a Photoresist Pattern - The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition for coating a photoresist pattern, comprising a polymer comprising at least one unit with an alkylamino group, where the unit has a structure (1), | 2009-12-24 |
20090317740 | Composition containing hydroxylated condensation resin for forming resist underlayer film - Disclosed is a lithographic composition for forming a resist underlayer film, which can be used as a lower layer antireflection film by which an exposure light striking on a photoresist formed on a semiconductor substrate is inhibited from being reflected from the substrate in a lithographic process of manufacturing semiconductor equipment, a planarization film for flattening a semiconductor substrate having a rugged surface used in order to fill in a hole formed on the semiconductor substrate, a film which prevents a photoresist from being contaminated by a substance generated from a semiconductor substrate during heating/burning, or the like. The lithographic composition for forming a resist underlayer comprises a polymer having a structure of formula (1): | 2009-12-24 |
20090317741 | COMPOUND, ACID GENERATOR, RESIST COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN - There is provided a resist composition which includes a base component (A) which exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under action of acid, and an acid generator component (B) which generates an acid upon exposure, wherein the acid generator component (B) comprises an acid generator composed of a compound represented by the general formula (b1-2) shown below: | 2009-12-24 |