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20120129053NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE WITH AN IMPROVED SAFETY - Disclosed is an electrochemical device comprising a cathode having a complex formed between a surface of a cathode active material and an aliphatic di-nitrile compound; and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing 1-10 wt % of a compound of Formula 1 or its decomposition product based on the weight of the electrolyte.05-24-2012
20120128996METAL NANOBELT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND CONDUCTIVE INK COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTIVE FILM COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a metal nanobelt and a method of manufacturing the same, and a conductive ink composition and a conductive film including the same. The metal nanobelt can be easily manufactured at a normal temperature and pressure without requiring the application of high temperature and pressure, and also can be used to form a conductive film or conductive pattern that exhibits excellent conductivity if the conductive ink composition including the same is printed onto a substrate before a heat treatment or a drying process is carried out at low temperature. Therefore, the metal nanobelt and the conductive ink composition may be applied very appropriately for the formation of conductive patterns or conductive films for semiconductor devices, displays, solar cells in environments requiring low temperature heating. The metal nanobelt has a length of 500 nm or more, a length/width ratio of 10 or more, and a width/thickness ratio of 3 or more.05-24-2012
20120123077VINYL CHLORIDE RESIN WITH LOW VISCOSITY FOR FOAMING APPLICATION AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Provided are a vinyl chloride-based resin formed by polymerization of vinyl chloride-based small seed particles having an average particle diameter range of 0.15 μm to 0.5 μm prepared by emulsion polymerization and vinyl chloride-based large seed particles having an average particle diameter range of 0.51 μm to 0.8 μm prepared by micro-suspension polymerization, in which a content ratio(weight ratio) of the large seed particles to the small seed particles is in a range of 1 to 2, and a method of preparing the vinyl chloride-based resin. Excellent low viscosity characteristics of the vinyl chloride resin at high and low shear rates may be obtained by controlling the particle size of the small seed prepared by emulsion polymerization.05-17-2012
20120121964STACKING-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY PROVIDING TWO OR MORE OPERATION VOLTAGES - The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery comprising a battery cell formed by stacking a plurality of full cells having a structure of cathode/separator/anode or bicells having a structure of cathode(anode)/separator/anode(cathode)/separator/cathode (anode), as a unit electrode assembly, wherein (i) a cathode active material or (ii) an anode active material or (iii) a cathode active material and an anode active material in two or more unit electrode assemblies are configured to have a different composition to induce a voltage difference and separate electrode terminals are installed in a battery case according to the voltage difference to thereby simultaneously provide two or more voltages by a single battery.05-17-2012
20120115040Electrolyte For Electrochemical Device, Method For Preparing The Electrolyte And Electrochemical Device Including The Electrolyte - Disclosed is an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. The electrolyte includes a composite of a plastic crystal matrix electrolyte doped with an ionic salt and a crosslinked polymer structure. The electrolyte has high ionic conductivity comparable to that of a liquid electrolyte due to the use of the plastic crystal, and high mechanical strength comparable to that of a solid electrolyte due to the introduction of the crosslinked polymer structure. Further disclosed is a method for preparing the electrolyte. The method does not essentially require the use of a solvent. Therefore, the electrolyte can be prepared in a simple manner by the method. The electrolyte is suitable for use in a cable-type battery whose shape is easy to change due to its high ionic conductivity and high mechanical strength.05-10-2012
20120115036Method For Manufacturing Separator, Separator Manufactured By The Method And Method For Manufacturing Electrochemical Device Including The Separator - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a separator. The method includes (S05-10-2012
20120115025SEAL TAPE AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A seal tape capable of preventing an electrode assembly from moving in a secondary battery, and a secondary battery using the same are disclosed. The seal tape for a secondary battery is attached to the outer surface of the electrode assembly which is received in a battery case, and includes a first adhesive layer having an adhesive surface adhered to the outer surface of the electrode assembly, and a second adhesive layer having an adhesive layer at a side opposite to the first adhesive layer so as to adhere to the inner surface of the battery case.05-10-2012
20120115023Electrode Lead Comprising Protection Layer For Anti-Corrosion And Secondary Battery Comprising The Same - Provided are an electrode lead of a secondary battery where a protection layer for anti-corrosion is selectively formed at an electrode lead portion at the cell outside and a secondary battery including the same. Since a protection layer for anti-corrosion is selectively formed only on an electrode lead portion at the cell outside, the corrosion of the electrode lead may be prevented from an external environment and the resistance of a cell may be reduced simultaneously.05-10-2012
20120114979CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY OF IMPROVED SAFETY - Provided is a cylindrical battery in which an electrode assembly fabricated by rolling a cathode/separator/anode and an electrolyte are provided in a cylindrical can, wherein a cap assembly mounted on the opening top of the cylindrical can comprises: a safety vent provided with a predetermined notch, to allow breakage due to high-pressure gas of the battery, a current interruptive device to interrupt current, welded to the bottom of the safety vent, and a gasket for the current interruptive device to surround the periphery of the current interruptive device, wherein the current interruptive device comprises two or more through holes to allow exhaustion of gas, wherein the through holes have a size of 20 to 50% with respect to the total area of the current interruptive device.05-10-2012
20120112139CATHODE BASED UPON TWO KINDS OF COMPOUNDS AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided is a cathode for lithium secondary batteries comprising a combination of one or more compounds selected from Formula 1 and one or more compounds selected from Formula 2. The cathode provides a high power lithium secondary battery composed of a non-aqueous electrolyte which exhibits long lifespan, long-period storage properties and superior stability at ambient temperature and high temperatures.05-10-2012
20120108695POLYMERIZATION REACTOR FOR PRODUCING A SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER USING THE POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides a polymerization reactor for producing a super absorbent polymer comprising: a reaction unit; a monomer composition supply unit being connected to the reaction unit and supplying a monomer composition solution containing a monomer, a photoinitiator, and a solvent; an agitating shaft extended in the reaction unit from one end of the reaction unit connected to the monomer composition supply unit to the other end of the reaction unit; a plurality of agitating blades installed around the agitating shaft; and a light irradiation unit providing light to the monomer composition solution furnished from the monomer composition supply unit, and a method of producing super absorbent polymers by using the same.05-03-2012
20120108417CATALYST FOR HYDROCARBON STEAM CRACKING, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME AND METHOD OF PREPARING OLEFIN BY USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking for the production of light olefin, a preparation method of the catalyst and a preparation method of olefin by using the same. More precisely, the present invention relates to a composite catalyst prepared by mixing the oxide catalyst powder represented by CrZrjAkOx (0.5≦j≦120, 0≦k≦50, A is a transition metal, x is the number satisfying the condition according to valences of Cr, Zr and A, and values of j and k) and carrier powder and sintering thereof, a composite catalyst wherein the oxide catalyst is impregnated on a carrier, and a method of preparing light olefin such as ethylene and propylene by hydrocarbon steam cracking in the presence of the composite catalyst. The composite catalyst of the present invention has excellent thermal/mechanical stability in the cracking process, and has less inactivation rate by coke and significantly increases light olefin yield.05-03-2012
20120108416CATALYST FOR HYDROCARBON STEAM CRACKING, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME AND METHOD OF PREPARING OLEFIN BY USING THE SAME - A catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking for the production of light olefin, a preparation method of the catalyst and a preparation method of olefin by using the same. More precisely, the present invention relates to a composite catalyst prepared by mixing the oxide catalyst powder represented by CrZrjAkOx (0.5≦j≦120, 0≦k≦50, A is a transition metal, x is the number satisfying the condition according to valences of Cr, Zr and A, and values of j and k) and carrier powder and sintering thereof, a composite catalyst wherein the oxide catalyst is impregnated on a carrier, and a method of preparing light olefin such as ethylene and propylene by hydrocarbon steam cracking in the presence of the composite catalyst. The composite catalyst of the present invention has excellent thermal/mechanical stability in the cracking process, and has less inactivation rate by coke and significantly increases light olefin yield.05-03-2012
20120107736PROCESS FOR PREPARING POLYMERIZED TONER - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymerized toner, and in particular to a process for preparing a polymerized toner and a polymerized toner prepared therefrom, wherein a certain block copolymer and copper phthalocyanine are used within a predetermined range of the amounts for a carbon black dispersant during a suspension polymerization, thereby making it possible to realize a narrow particle sizes distribution, high transcription efficiency, and an enhanced image concentration.05-03-2012
20120107664BATTERY MODULE OF IMPROVED COOLING EFFICIENCY - Disclosed herein is a battery module configured to have a structure in which a plurality of plate type battery cells is mounted in a module case so that the battery cells are arranged adjacent to one another. The battery module includes a plurality of insulative members disposed between the respective battery cells so that each of the insulative members corresponds to the peripheral shape of a corresponding one of the battery cells and a plurality of cooling members disposed at the interfaces between the respective battery cells. Each of the cooling members includes a heat dissipating fin disposed in contact with the outer surface of a corresponding one of the battery cells and a coolant conduit provided at the lower end of the heat dissipating fin.05-03-2012
20120101212BIFUNCTIONAL ORGANOLITHIUM INITIATOR AND CONJUGATED DIENE COPOLYMERS PREPARED USING THE SAME - A novel polymeric compound is provided. The polymeric compound is highly compatible with reinforcing materials. Particularly, the polymeric compound is highly miscible with inorganic reinforcing materials in the manufacture of a tire. Further provided is a novel bifunctional initiator necessary to prepare the polymeric compound. The bifunctional initiator contains amine moieties. Active ends of the polymer are modified with an alkoxysilane compound. The polymer has an improved affinity for carbon black and silica as reinforcing materials in the manufacture of a tire. Therefore, the use of the polymer can achieve desired physical properties required in a tire, e.g., high wet traction, low rolling resistance and high tread wear.04-26-2012
20120100476PRESSURE FIXING TONER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a pressure fixing toner which can be fixed at a lower temperature to enable energy-efficient high-speed printing, and a preparation method thereof.04-26-2012
20120100430CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are a cathode active material and a secondary battery including the same, wherein the cathode active material includes (a) a first lithium-containing metal composite oxide and (b) a second lithium-containing metal composite oxide coated on an entire particle surface of the first lithium-containing metal composite oxide particle, the second lithium-containing metal composite oxide having a higher resistance and a lower potential vs. lithium potential (Li/Li+) than the first lithium-containing metal composite oxide.04-26-2012
20120100415CABLE-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cable-type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, which has a first polarity current collector having a long and thin shape, at least two first polarity electrode active material layers formed on the first polarity current collector to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, an electrolyte layer filled to surround at least two first polarity electrode active material layers, and at least two second polarity electrode active material layers formed on the electrolyte layer to be spaced apart at positions corresponding to the first polarity electrode active material layers, the electrode assembly being continuously bent into a substantially “S” shape by a space between the first polarity electrode active material layers; and a second polarity current collector configured to surround at least one side of the electrode assembly bent into a substantially “S” shape.04-26-2012
20120100409CABLE-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a cable-type secondary battery includes: preparing a first polarity current collector having a long and thin shape; forming at least two first polarity electrode active material layers on the first polarity current collector to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction; forming an electrolyte layer to surround at least two first polarity electrode active material layers; forming at least two second polarity electrode active material layers on the electrolyte layer to be spaced apart from each other at positions corresponding to the first polarity electrode active material layers; forming an electrode assembly by surrounding the second polarity electrode active material layers with a second polarity current collector; surrounding the electrode assembly with a cover member; and bending the electrode assembly and the cover member into a substantially “S” shape with respect to a space between the first polarity electrode active material layers.04-26-2012
20120100408CABLE-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cable-type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, which has a first polarity current collector having a long and thin shape, at least two first polarity electrode active material layers formed on the first polarity current collector to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, an electrolyte layer filled to surround at least two first polarity electrode active material layers, at least two second polarity electrode active material layers formed on the electrolyte layer to be spaced apart at positions corresponding to the first polarity electrode active material layers, and a second polarity current collector configured to surround the outer surfaces of the second polarity electrode active material layers, the electrode assembly being continuously bent into a substantially “S” shape by a space between the first polarity electrode active material layers; and a cover member configured to surround the electrode assembly which is continuously bent into a substantially “S” shape.04-26-2012
20120100404CAP ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cap assembly for a secondary battery is coupled to an open end of a battery can receiving an electrode assembly in which a separator is interposed between cathode and anode plates, and includes a top cap disposed on an uppermost portion in a protrusive form to form a cathode terminal; a safety element disposed below the top cap to contact the top cap; a safety vent disposed to contact the safety element; a current intercepting member having an upper portion welded to a lower end of the safety vent and a lower portion capable of being connected to the electrode assembly; a first gasket surrounding an outer circumference of the current intercepting member; and a second gasket surrounding the rims of the top cap, the safety element, and the safety vent, and a lower end portion extending to surround the lower portion of the current intercepting member.04-26-2012
20120097905CATHODE BASED UPON TWO KINDS OF COMPOUNDS AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided is a cathode for lithium secondary batteries comprising a combination of one or more compounds selected from Formula 1 and one or more compounds selected from Formula 2. The cathode provides a high-power lithium secondary battery composed of a non-aqueous electrolyte which exhibits long lifespan, long-period storage properties and superior stability at ambient temperature and high temperatures.04-26-2012
20120094490Slurry For Chemical Mechanical Polishing - The present invention relates to a slurry for chemical mechanical polishing, comprising an abrasive; an oxidant; an organic acid; and a polymeric additive comprising polyolefin-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer, wherein the polyolefin-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer comprises a polyolefin repeat unit and two or more polyalkyleneoxide repeat units, and at least one polyalkyleneoxide repeat unit is branched.04-19-2012
20120094191LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH ANODE CONTAINING AQUEOUS BINDER - Provided is a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the anode includes an aqueous binder, and the non-aqueous electrolyte contains (a) a cyclic anhydride or a derivative thereof; and (b) any one anion receptor selected from the group consisting of a borane compound, a borate compound and mixtures thereof. According to the present invention, a stable SEI film is formed on the anode, and the life characteristics of the battery are improved by controlling the LiF content in the SEI film.04-19-2012
20120094181Cathode Active Material For A Lithium Rechargeable Battery And A Production Method Therefor - The present invention relates to negative-electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery exhibiting excellent capacity property and cycle life property, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium secondary battery using the negative-electrode active material, wherein the negative-electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprises a nanotube having a tube shape defined by an outer wall with a thickness of nanoscale, the outer wall of the nanotube comprises at least one non-carbonaceous material selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium and antimony, and an amorphous carbon layer with a thickness of 5 nm or less is formed on the outer wall of the nanotube.04-19-2012
20120094166BATTERY MODULE HAVING HEAT DISSIPATION MEMBER OF NOVEL STRUCTURE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed is a battery module including a plurality of plate-shaped battery cells mounted in a module case in a stacked state, wherein each of the plate-shaped battery cells is configured in a structure in which an electrode assembly is mounted in a battery case formed of a laminate sheet, the battery module is configured in a structure in which a plurality of heat dissipation members disposed at two or more interfaces between the battery cells and a heat exchange member to integrally interconnect the heat dissipation members are mounted at one side of a battery cell stack, and heat generated from the battery cells during charge and discharge of the battery cells is removed by the heat exchange member via the heat dissipation members.04-19-2012
20120090758Method For Manufacturing Separator, Separator Manufactured By The Method And Method For Manufacturing Electrochemical Device Including The Separator - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a separator. The method includes (S1) preparing a porous planar substrate having a plurality of pores, (S2) preparing a slurry containing inorganic particles dispersed therein and a polymer solution including a first binder polymer and a second binder polymer in a solvent, and sequentially coating the slurry on the porous substrate through a first discharge hole and a non-solvent incapable of dissolving the second binder polymer on the slurry through a second discharge hole adjacent to the first discharge hole, and (S3) simultaneously removing the solvent and the non-solvent by drying. According to the method, a separator with good bindability to electrodes can be manufactured in an easy manner. In addition, problems associated with the separation of inorganic particles in the course of manufacturing an electrochemical device can be avoided.04-19-2012
20120088161NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes an electrolyte salt and an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution further includes (a) a polyfunctional compound including two or more functional groups, at least one of which is an acryl group, and (b) an anion receptor selected from the group consisting of a borane compound, a borate compound and a mixture thereof. Further disclosed is a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution. A stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film is formed on an anode of the lithium secondary battery. The amount of LiF in the SEI film is controlled, achieving improved cycle life characteristics of the battery.04-12-2012
20120088135BATTERY MODULE HAVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a battery module including two or more battery cells, wherein the battery module is configured in a structure in which a sensor (a “temperature sensor”) to measure the temperature of at least one of the battery cells is disposed between the at least one of the battery cells and a corresponding member contacting the at least one of the battery cells, the corresponding member is provided at a region thereof contacting the at least one of the battery cells with a groove formed in a shape corresponding to the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor is disposed in contact with the outside of the at least one of the battery cells in a state in which the temperature sensor is mounted in the groove.04-12-2012
20120088131MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK CASE PROVIDING IMPROVED DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY IN COOLANT FLUX - Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’), which can be charged and discharged, is mounted, wherein the battery pack case is provided at an upper part and a lower part thereof with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port, respectively, which are directed in opposite directions such that a coolant to cool the unit cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the unit cells, the battery pack case is further provided with a flow space (‘coolant introduction part’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘coolant discharge part’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port, an upper end inside of the coolant introduction part facing the top of the battery module is configured so that the distance between the upper end inside of the coolant introduction part and the top of the battery module decreases toward an end of the battery pack case opposite to the coolant inlet port, and a downwardly projected portion to guide the coolant to the battery module is formed at the upper end inside of the coolant introduction part so that the rugged portion extends a predetermined distance from the end of the battery pack case opposite to the coolant inlet port.04-12-2012
20120088029ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOSITE ELECTROLYTE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE PREPARED THEREBY - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrode having an organic/inorganic composite porous coating layer comprising porous inorganic particles and a binder polymer, wherein the porous inorganic particles have pores having such a size that lithium ions (Li04-12-2012
20120085038METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POROUS SHEET AND POROUS SHEET MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - The present invention provides a method for producing a porous sheet, including the steps of a) producing a polymer resin sheet containing an object to be processed by supercritical fluid extraction which is dissolved in supercritical fluid; and b) injecting the supercritical fluid into the polymer resin sheet to extract the object to be processed by supercritical fluid extraction that is contained in the polymer resin sheet, thereby forming pores in the polymer resin sheet, and a porous sheet produced by the same.04-12-2012
20120082880BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY, HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE HEAT EXCHANGER - A battery cell assembly, a heat exchanger, and a method for manufacturing the heat exchanger are provided. The heat exchanger includes a rectangular-shaped sheet having first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions coupled together at a bent edge such that the sheet portions are disposed proximate to one another. Outer edges of the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions are coupled together such that an interior region is formed between the first and second rectangular-shaped sheet portions. The bent edge has first and second apertures extending therethrough. The heat exchanger further includes a first inlet port disposed on the bent edge over the first aperture, and a second outlet port disposed on the bent edge over the second aperture, such that fluid can flow through the first inlet port and into the interior region and then through the outlet port.04-05-2012
20120079711PRESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR BENDING ELECTRICAL TERMINALS OF BATTERY CELLS - A press assembly and a method for bending electrical terminals of battery cells are provided. The assembly includes a supporting member that holds a body portion of a cell thereon. The cell has first and second electrical terminals. The assembly further includes a lower plate having first and second dies that hold the first and second electrical terminals, thereon. The assembly further includes an upper plate having third and fourth dies, and guide rods disposed between the lower plate and the upper plate. The upper plate moves vertically on the guide rods relative to the lower plate. The assembly further includes an actuation assembly moving the upper plate toward the lower plate such that the first electrical terminal is bent into a first predetermined shape between the first and third dies, and the second electrical terminal is bent into a second predetermined shape between the second and fourth dies.04-05-2012
20120078406PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF QUADRANGLE UNIT - Disclosed herein is a method of cutting one or more kinds of quadrangular unit pieces having a relatively small size from a quadrangular base material having a relatively large size using a cutter frame including a plurality of cutters to manufacture the quadrangular unit pieces, the method including (a) an inspection step of scanning a quadrangular base material in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction of the quadrangular base material to check positions of defects on the quadrangular base material, (b) a calculation step of calculating a yield when imaginarily cutting the quadrangular base material using two or more kinds of cutting frames, (c) a selection step of selecting one of the cutting frames in which the yield calculated at the calculation step (b) is within a range of upper 30%, and (d) a manufacturing step of cutting the quadrangular base material using the cutting frame selected at the selection step (c) to manufacture quadrangular unit pieces.03-29-2012
20120077091ELECTROLYTE INCLUDING AMIDE COMPOUND AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes an amide compound and an ionizable lithium salt. The amide compound has a specific structure in which an amine group is substituted with at least one alkoxyalkyl group and at least one halogen atom is present. The electrolyte has good thermal and chemical stability, a low resistance and a high ionic conductivity. In addition, the electrolyte has a high upper limit of electrochemical window due to its improved oxidation stability. Therefore, the electrolyte can be useful for the fabrication of an electrochemical device. Further disclosed is an electrochemical device including the electrolyte.03-29-2012
20120077087NEGATIVE-ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - The present invention relates to negative-electrode active material for rechargeable lithium battery comprising: a core comprising material capable of doping and dedoping lithium; and, a carbon layer formed on the surface of the core, wherein the carbon layer has a three dimensional porous structure comprising nanopores regularly ordered on the carbon layer with a pore wall of specific thickness placed therebetween.03-29-2012
20120076954CYCLIC OLEFIN COMPOUND, PHOTOREACTIVE POLYMER, AND ALIGNMENT LAYER COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed therein are a cyclic olefin compound, a photoreactive polymer, and an alignment layer comprising the photoreactive polymer, where the cyclic olefin compound can be used to provide the photoreactive polymer having not only excellences in liquid crystal alignment and alignment rate but also readiness for change in the alignment direction depending on the polarization direction.03-29-2012
20120075568OPTICAL FILM - An optical film, a reflective polarizing plate and a display device are provided. For example, the optical film may be used in the reflective polarizing plate which may enhance the efficiency of light utilization of a display device such as a liquid crystal display device and improve the brightness.03-29-2012
20120075560PHOTOREACTIVE POLYMER AND ALIGNMENT LAYER COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed therein are a photoreactive polymer, and an alignment layer comprising the same that exhibit excellences in alignment rate and alignment stability. The photoreactive polymer comprises a cyclic olefin-based repeating unit with at least one photoreactive substituent, and the maximum absolute value of a variation in dichloric ratio per unit UV dose as given by d(dichloric ratio)/d(mJ/cm03-29-2012
20120071615Bi-Nuclear Metallocene Compound and the Preparation Method of Polyolefin Using the Same - The present invention relates to a binuclear metallocene compound having a new structure that is able to offer various selectivities and activities for copolymers, a preparation method thereof, and a method for preparing a polyolefin using the binuclear metallocene compound.03-22-2012
20120071068POLISHING PAD FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING APPARATUS - This disclosure relates to a polishing pad for chemical mechanical polishing, having a shape where 3 or more semi-oval or semicircular curves that connect 2 valleys neighboring on the plane are connected, and including 2 or more modified patterns that are formed to a determined thickness on the polishing pad, wherein a peak of one modified pattern and a valley of another modified pattern neighboring thereto are sequentially located on the same line. The polishing pad may uniformly disperse slurry over the whole area during a polishing process to provide improved polishing uniformity, and appropriately control residence time of the slurry to increase polishing rate.03-22-2012
20120071040TERMINAL CONTACTING PART INCLUDED IN A JIG FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING A SECONDARY BATTERY AND THE JIG INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a terminal contacting part included in a jig for charging and discharging a secondary battery and a jig including the terminal contacting part, and the terminal contacting part comprises a conductive unit for contacting an electrode terminal and conducting thereto; and a pressing unit for pressing the electrode terminal for the conductive unit to be in contact tightly with an electrode lead of a secondary battery wherein a compressing plate to be in contact with an electrode terminal including a pad of dielectric-elastic material.03-22-2012
20120070780PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, DRY FILM SOLDER RESIST, AND CIRCUIT BOARD - The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition including an acid modified oligomer, a photopolymerizable monomer, a thermosetting binder resin, a photoinitiator, and a thioxanthone compound, a dry film solder resist obtained from the resin composition, and a circuit board including the dry film solder resist.03-22-2012
20120067617PRINTING PASTE COMPOSITION AND ELECTRODE PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a printing paste composition comprising a printing paste solvent of which the slow drying property and the swelling property are optimally controlled to obtain a printed pattern having excellent printability, and an electrode prepared therefrom. According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a printing paste composition which comprises 50-90 parts by weight of metal particles, 2-20 parts by weight of binder resin, 2-50 parts by weight of a solvent having a boiling point of 250 or higher and a swelling property (SP) of 5 or less, and 0.1-10 parts by weight of a glass frit; and a display panel electrode made with the printing paste composition. Due to the high boiling point and low swelling property of the solvent used in the composition of the present invention, the air drying of a solvent and the swelling of a blanket by a solvent in a cliché are inhibited in offset printing. Therefore, the printing paste composition containing the solvent shows excellent printability regardless of a plurality of repeated printing processes. That is, the linearity and clarity of a printed pattern are excellent, and a printed pattern is obtained, wherein the line height does not decrease, line width variation is small, and sheet resistance is constant. The printing paste composition of the present invention can be used for printing display panel electrodes.03-22-2012
20120064326POLYURETHANE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR MOUNTING PAD AND POLYURETHANE MOUNTING PAD USING THE SAME - This disclosure relates to a polyurethane resin composition for a mounting pad, including a polyurethane resin, C9-15 alkyl benzene sulfonic acid or a salt thereof, and a DMF solvent, and a polyurethane mounting pad using the same, whereby long and large pores may be uniformly formed thereinside to provide a mounting pad having low hardness, excellent compressibility, and a high compression modulus.03-15-2012
20120059195CATALYST COMPOSITION FOR HYDROFORMYLATION REACTION AND HYDROFORMYLATION PROCESS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for hydroformylation reaction and a hydroformylation process using the same. In the hydroformylation process using the catalyst composition according to the present invention, increased catalytic stability and high catalytic activity can be obtained, and the selectivity of iso-aldehyde produced can be desirably controlled.03-08-2012
20120058376CABLE-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention relates to a cable-type secondary battery comprising an inner electrode comprising at least two anodes arranged in parallel, the anode extending longitudinally and having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, the anode having an electrolyte layer thereon serving as an ion channel; an outer electrode comprising a cathode including a cathode active material layer surrounding the inner electrode; and a protection coating surrounding the outer electrode. The cable-type secondary battery has free shape adaptation due to its linearity and flexibility. A plurality of inner electrodes within a tubular outer electrode lead to an increased contact area therebetween and consequently a high battery rate. It is easy to control the capacity balance between the inner and outer electrodes by adjusting the number of inner electrodes. A short circuit is prevented due to the electrolyte layer formed on the inner electrode.03-08-2012
20120045684BATTERY SYSTEM AND MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WITH TWO MANIFOLD MEMBERS REMOVABLY COUPLED TOGETHER - A battery system and a manifold assembly are provided. The assembly includes a first manifold member having a first tubular wall. The first manifold member further includes a first sealing member disposed on a first inner surface proximate to the first end, and a first male connecting portion extending from the second end. The manifold assembly further includes a second manifold member having a second tubular wall. The second manifold member further includes a second sealing member disposed on a second inner surface proximate to a third end, and a second male connecting portion extending from a fourth end. The first male connecting portion of the first manifold member is configured to be removably coupled to the fourth end of the second manifold member such that the second sealing member of the second manifold member contacts an outer surface of the first male connecting portion.02-23-2012
20120045683BATTERY SYSTEM AND MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY HAVING A MANIFOLD MEMBER AND A CONNECTING FITTING - A battery system and a manifold assembly therein are provided. The assembly includes a manifold member having a tubular wall with an inner surface defining a central aperture that extends from the first end to the second end. The tubular wall further includes apertures extending therethrough. The manifold member further includes tubular port members disposed over the apertures, and a sealing member disposed on the inner surface proximate to the first end, and a male connecting portion extending from the second end. The assembly further includes a connecting fitting having a tubular coupling portion, an abutment ring, and a tubular body. The tubular coupling portion is removably coupled to the first end of the manifold member within the central aperture such that the sealing member contacts an outer surface of the tubular coupling portion and the abutment ring abuts against the first end of the manifold member.02-23-2012
20120045594OUTSTANDINGLY ABRASION RESISTANT AND POLLUTION RESISTANT COATING COMPOSITION AND COATING FILM - The present invention provides a coating composition and a coating film, which comprises a) a binder resin containing a UV-curable functional group; b) a compound containing a fluorine UV-curable functional group; c) a photoinitiator; d) nano-sized particles; and e) conductive inorganic particles.02-23-2012
20120044568POLARIZING GLASSES - Provided are polarized glassed and a stereoscopic image display device. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the crosstalk can be prevented without sacrificing brightness when a stereoscopic image is observed, and the stereoscopic image with the excellent quality can be observed at a wider viewing angle.02-23-2012
20120043754CONNECTING ASSEMBLY - A connecting assembly that can be coupled to a tubular wall is provided. The assembly includes a connecting fitting having a tubular coupling portion, an abutment ring, and an arcuate-shaped tubular body. The abutment ring is disposed around an outer surface of the tubular coupling portion a predetermined distance from a first end of the tubular coupling portion. An end of the tubular body is coupled to a second end of the tubular coupling portion. The assembly further includes a retaining member having a ring-shaped portion and first and second finger portions extending from the ring-shaped portion. The arcuate-shaped tubular body of the connecting fitting is received through a central aperture of the ring-shaped portion such that the ring-shaped portion is slidably disposed on the tubular body of the connecting fitting and is further slidably disposed against the abutment ring.02-23-2012
20120043499NOVEL PRECURSOR FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LITHIUM COMPOSITE TRANSITION METAL OXIDE - Provided is a transition metal precursor comprising a composite transition metal compound represented by Formula 1, as a transition metal precursor used in the preparation of a lithium-transition metal composite oxide:02-23-2012
20120042977END CAP - An end cap for sealing an end of a tubular wall is provided. The end cap includes a circular-shaped body having an inner surface defining an aperture that extends into the circular-shaped body but not completely through the circular-shaped body. The end cap further includes a sealing member disposed on at least a portion of the inner surface of the circular-shaped body. The end cap further includes first and second finger portions extending in a first direction from the circular-shaped body that are configured to removably engage first and second notches in the tubular wall such that the inner surface contacts an outer surface of the tubular wall and the end cap is removably attached to the tubular wall.02-23-2012
20120041120THERMALLY CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTIVE FILM - The present invention provides an overcoat film which has excellent degree of planarization by optimizing the molecular weight of a binder resin included in a thermally curable resin composition for a protective film and the content of each component including the same. In a color filter according to the present invention, it is not necessary to light up all the red, green, and blue (RGB) pixels for eliciting a white light and perform a separate application process of a white portion because an overcoat film according to the present invention may serve as the white portion.02-16-2012
20120040244ANODE COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - An anode composition for a lithium secondary battery includes an anode active material, a binder, and a conductive material. The active material includes a plurality of anode active material particles, each of which includes a core made of metal or metalloid allowing alloying or dealloying with lithium, or a compound containing the metal or metalloid; and a shell formed at an outer portion of the core and having Ketjen black. The conductive material includes carbon nano fiber. The anode composition uses a metal-based anode active material that may controls the volume expansion, and also uses conductive material with excellent dispersion so that the life characteristic of the battery may be improved.02-16-2012
20120040235POUCH HAVING IMPROVED SAFETY, POUCH-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME, AND MEDIUM-TO-LARGE BATTERY PACK - Provided are a pouch-type secondary battery having improved safety, and a battery pack including the pouch-type secondary battery. When inner pressure of a pouch is increased by an overdischarge, the pouch is deformed to separate electrode leads from electrode tabs. When the secondary battery is manufactured, an additional material or device is unnecessary. In addition, since the pouch-type secondary battery fundamentally cuts off electric current when gas is generated therein, the service life and safety of the secondary battery can be significantly improved, and the manufacturing costs and the weight thereof can be reduced. Furthermore, the shape of the secondary battery can be easily modified.02-16-2012
20120040209SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell including first and second electrode terminals of specific structures, a protection circuit module (PCM) including connection members A and B connected to the first and second electrode terminals and an electrically insulated top cap, wherein a connection portion of the connection member B connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell is located at the bottom of the PCB so that the connection member B is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal via the safety element, the connection member A is coupled to the bottom of the PCB in a state in which the connection member A protrudes from one end of the PCB in the lateral direction so that a connection portion of the connection member A connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell is exposed through a corresponding one of the through holes formed at the top cap, a coupling hole is formed at the protruding portion of the connection member A, and wherein coupling members are coupled into the respective coupling grooves of the battery cell through the through holes of the top cap in a state in which the PCM and the top cap are disposed at the top of the battery cell, and the connection member A is mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first electrode terminal by a corresponding one of the coupling members.02-16-2012
20120037892NOVEL CYCLOALKENE DERIVATIVES AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a novel cycloalkene derivative, and an organic electronic device using the same. The cycloalkene derivative according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may act as a hole injection, a hole transport, an electron injection, an electron transport, or a light emitting material in an organic light emitting diode and an organic electronic device, and in particular, may be used alone as a light emitting host or a dopant.02-16-2012
20120037858ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed is an anode active material including: a crystalline phase comprising Si and a Si-metal alloy; and an amorphous phase comprising Si and a Si-metal alloy, wherein the metal of the Si-metal alloy of the crystalline phase is the same as or different from the metal of the Si-metal alloy of the amorphous phase.02-16-2012
20120035294Process for Preparing Super Absorbent Polymers - The present invention relates to a process for preparing super absorbent polymers, and more specifically to a process for preparing super absorbent polymers comprising the steps of: forming a monomer composition comprising water-soluble, ethylenic unsaturated monomers and non-reactive fine particles having a diameter of 20 nm to 1 mm; and subjecting the monomer composition to a thermal polymerization or a UV-induced polymerization.02-09-2012
20120034533NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes a lithium salt, an organic solvent and additives. The additives include: 1 to 10% by weight of a mixture of a particular halogenated cyclic carbonate and a compound containing a vinylene or vinyl group; and 0.1 to 9% by weight of a nitrile compound having a C02-09-2012
20120034532Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution For Lithium Secondary Battery And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery comprises a lithium salt and an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution further comprises a specific siloxane compound and a sulfonate compound. This non-aqueous electrolyte solution solves the capacity degradation phenomenon, which appears in a lithium secondary battery using a non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing only a specific siloxane compound when the lithium secondary battery is used for a long time, so this non-aqueous electrolyte solution is especially useful for high-capacity batteries.02-09-2012
20120034516CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL EXHIBITING IMPROVED PROPERTY IN HIGH VOLTAGE - Disclosed herein is a cathode active material including a lithium transition metal oxide based on at least one transition metal selected from a group consisting of Ni, Mn and Co. The lithium transition metal oxide contains fluorine, and most of the fluorine is present on a surface of the lithium transition metal oxide, and at least one metal selected from a group consisting of Mg, Ti, Zr, Al and Fe as well as sulfur (S) are further contained in the lithium transition metal oxide.02-09-2012
20120034509SEPARATOR HAVING POROUS COATING LAYER, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE CONTAINING THE SAME - A separator includes a monolayer-type polyolefin-based micro-porous film having a porosity of 40 to 60%, an average pore diameter of 60 nm or less, and an air permeability of 350 s/100 mL or less; and a porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the micro-porous film and made of a mixture of a plurality of inorganic particles and a binder polymer. An electrochemical device having the above separator has excellent thermal stability and allows a high power while minimizing the occurrence of leak current.02-09-2012
20120031746TOUCH SCREEN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a touch screen, comprising the steps of: a) forming a conductive layer on a substrate; b) forming an etching resist pattern on the conductive layer; and c) forming a conductive pattern having a line width smaller than the line width of the etching resist pattern by over-etching the conductive layer by using the etching resist pattern and a touch screen manufactured by the method. According to the present invention, a touch screen comprising a conductive pattern having an ultrafine line width can be economically and efficiently provided.02-09-2012
20120031647CONDUCTIVE PATTERN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a conductive pattern, comprising the steps of: a) forming a conductive film on a substrate; b) forming an etching resist pattern on the conductive film; and c) forming a conductive pattern having a smaller line width than a width of the etching resist pattern by over-etching the conductive film by using the etching resist pattern, and a conductive pattern manufactured by using the same. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to effectively and economically provide a conductive pattern having a ultrafine line width.02-09-2012
20120028134LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH IMPROVED ENERGY DENSITY - Provided is a lithium secondary battery with enhanced energy density including a cathode using a cathode active material containing lithium mixed transition metal oxide absorbing and discharging lithium ions, wherein a final discharge voltage is in the range of about 1.5 V to about 2.75 V. A final discharge voltage can be reduced to 1.5 V to 2.75 V from 3.0 V by using various lithium mixed transition metal oxides as a cathode active material, or by using the various lithium mixed transition metal oxides with the LCO-based cathode material mixed. Compared to typical LCO-based cathode materials of which capacity and energy density do not change even if a final discharge voltage is decreased, a cathode material of the present invention results in further improving capacity by 10-20% as the final discharge voltage is decreased.02-02-2012
20120028133ELECTROLYTE, AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING SAME - Provided are an electrolyte which may prevent the degradation of the battery performance by including a functional group which can react with a side reaction site which is responsible for decomposition of negative electrode material components and a functional group which can react with moisture which is responsible for decomposition of positive electrode material components in an electrolyte of the battery to ensure the stability of the battery at high temperatures, and a secondary battery manufactured by adding the same. The present invention may employ a compound including a functional group which can react with a side reaction site of a negative electrode material and a functional group which can react with moisture to maximize the improvement of the storage performance of a secondary battery at high temperatures.02-02-2012
20120028084SPACER FOR BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY PACK COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a spacer used in a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells mounted in a pack case, wherein the spacer is configured to have a top shape corresponding to the inner shape of the pack case in vertical section and a bottom shape corresponding to the outer circumferential shape of the battery cells in vertical section so that the spacer can be mounted in a space defined between the battery cells and the pack case, grooves, in which electrical connection members are mounted, are formed at the top of the spacer, and the spacer includes at least one temperature detection member mounting part including a horizontal opening open in one direction or in opposite directions and a vertical opening communicating with the horizontal opening so that a temperature detection member is inserted from one side of the spacer and mounted in a space defined between the battery cells. In the spacer, the temperature detection member is inserted into the horizontal opening from one side of the spacer so that the temperature detection member can be fixed between the battery cells and the spacer, and therefore, a process of bonding the temperature detection member is omitted. Also, the electrical connection members for electrical connection between the battery cells and between the battery cells and a protection circuit member are mounted in the grooves so that the electrical connection members are fixed in an insulated state, thereby preventing the occurrence of a short circuit due to vibration or impact and simplifying an assembly process.02-02-2012
20120027934METHOD FOR PREPARING CARBON-BASED PARTICLE/COOPER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a carbon-based particle/copper composite material in which carbon-based particles such as graphite and copper are mixed, the method including mixing a solution of a polymer organic compound having a main chain of carbon and a copper precursor in a solvent, with a dispersion solution of carbon-based particles in a first dispersion medium to produce a mixture, adding a first reducing agent to the mixture to form composite particles in which copper (I) oxide particles are attached to the surface of the carbon-based particles, and sintering the composite particles under a non-oxidizing atmosphere. According to the preparing method, a composition material is obtained, in which carbon-based particles and copper are well mixed.02-02-2012
20120021141COMPOSITION FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT LAYER AND LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT LAYER - The present invention relates to a composition for liquid crystal alignment layer used to provide a liquid crystal alignment layer that exhibits excellent alignment and maintains stable alignment without disturbance despite external stress such as electrical/thermal stress, a liquid crystal alignment layer, and a liquid crystal cell. The composition for liquid crystal alignment layer comprises a norbornene-based polymer having a photoreactive group, a binder, a reactive mesogen, and a photoinitiator.01-26-2012
20120019256METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHECKING INSULATION OF POUCH ELECTRIC CELL AND PROBE FOR THE SAME - To check insulation of a pouch electric cell, probes are contacted to an electrode of a pouch electric cell and an aluminum layer of a pouch of the pouch electric cell, respectively, and then an electric characteristic value between the probes is measured. The probe contacted with the aluminum layer has a contact portion made of conductive elastic material. Also, insulation of the pouch electric cell is determined by comparing the measured electric characteristic value with a reference value. Thus, physical characteristics of an outer periphery of a flexible pouch may be sufficiently exhibited in measuring or checking insulation of a pouch electric cell such as insulation resistance, thereby improving reliability of electric contact and minimizing physical damage or deformation of the pouch electric cell.01-26-2012
20120016101POLYLACTIDE RESIN AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is directed to an organometallic complex and a catalyst composition capable of producing polylactide resins with improved properties at a higher conversion rate, a method of producing the organometallic complex, polylactide resins having enhanced hydrolysis resistance and heat resistance together with superior mechanical properties, a preparation process therefor, and polylactide resin compositions including the same.01-19-2012
20120016076LOW TEMPERATURE CURABLE POLYIMIDE RESIN AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - In a method for preparing a polyimide resin by reacting diamine and dianhydride, the polyimide resin is polymerized under the presence of a solvent having a boiling point ranging from 130° C. to 180° C. so as to be curable at a low temperature ranging from 150° C. to 250° C.01-19-2012
20120015254Method For Manufacturing Separator Including Porous Coating Layers, Separator Manufactured By The Method And Electrochemical Device Including The Separator - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a separator. The method includes (S1) preparing a slurry containing inorganic particles dispersed therein and a solution of a binder polymer in a solvent, and coating the slurry on at least one surface of a porous substrate to form a first porous coating layer, and (S2) electroprocessing a polymer solution on the outer surface of the first porous coating layer to form a second porous coating layer. The first porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate is composed of a highly thermally stable inorganic material to suppress short-circuiting between an anode and a cathode even when an electrochemical device is overheated. The second porous coating layer formed by electroprocessing improves the bindability of the separator to other base materials of the electrodes.01-19-2012
20120015239Cable-Type Secondary Battery - Provided is a cable-type secondary battery including at least one anode extending longitudinally and having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, a first electrolyte layer surrounding the anode and serving as an ion channel, at least one cathode extending longitudinally and having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, the anode and the cathode arranged in parallel, a second electrolyte layer serving as an ion channel commonly surrounding the anode and the cathode, and a protection coating surrounding the second electrolyte layer. The cable-type secondary battery has free shape adaptation due to its linearity and flexibility. Introduction of the electrolyte layer on the electrode prevents a short circuit. The presence of a plurality of electrodes leads to an increased contact area therebetween and consequently a high battery rate. By adjusting the number of the anodes and the cathodes, it is easy to control the capacity balance therebetween.01-19-2012
20120015233Cable-Type Secondary Battery - Provided is a cable-type secondary battery including an inner electrode comprising at least two anodes arranged in parallel that extend longitudinally and have a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, an electrolyte layer serving as an ion channel surrounding the inner electrode, an outer electrode comprising a tubular cathode having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and surrounding the electrolyte layer, and a protection coating surrounding the outer electrode. The cable-type secondary battery has free shape adaptation due to its linearity and flexibility. A plurality of inner electrodes within a tubular outer electrode leads to an increased contact area therebetween and consequently a high battery rate. It is easy to control the capacity balance between the inner and outer electrodes by adjusting the number of inner electrodes.01-19-2012
20120015226POUCH TYPE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A pouch type lithium secondary battery including a medium- or large-sized battery module includes: a jelly-roll type electrode assembly; a resin-type first packing material that is formed of a two-layer structure having an inner resin layer and an outer resin layer, and for packing the jelly-roll type electrode assembly in the form of a unit cell; and a metal-type second packing material that integrally packs and contains two or more unit cells packed in the first packing material in the form of a module, and prevents moisture and gas penetration by a sealed structure. The pouch type lithium secondary battery is applicable particularly to medium- and large-sized batteries for EVs, p-HEVs, HEVs, and so on.01-19-2012
20120013978PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILM FOR AN ORIENTATING TREATMENT IN A PHOTO-ORIENTABLE LAYER - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive film for an orientating treatment of a photo-orientable layer, a laminated film, a method for preparing an optical filter or a stereoscopic image display device. In the present invention, the pressure sensitive adhesive film for an orientating treatment in a photo-orientable layer which can minimize the generation of the un-orientated regions, and can form the orientated pattern having high degrees of accuracy, and the preparation method for an optical filter using the pressure sensitive adhesive film are provided. Further, the present invention can provide the optical filter and the stereoscopic image display device having excellent performance.01-19-2012
20120013834LIQUID CRYSTAL FILM - Provided are a liquid crystal film, a method of manufacturing a liquid crystal film, a method of controlling an average tilt angle of the liquid crystal film, a polarizing plate, and a liquid crystal display device. A liquid crystal film that has excellent properties including durability and an optical property and is capable of being effectively used for various uses may be provided. In addition, the physical properties of the liquid crystal film may be easily controlled according to a desired use.01-19-2012
20120012781CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a lithium transition metal oxide having an α-NaFeO01-19-2012
20120012780CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a cathode active material which is lithium transition metal oxide having an α-NaFeO01-19-2012
20120012366POLYAMIC ACID, POLYIMIDE, PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME, AND DRY FILM MANUFACTURED FROM THE SAME - The present invention relates to a polyamic acid or polyimide comprising a heat-polymerizable or photo-polymerizable functional group, a photosensitive resin composition comprising the polyamic acid or the polyimide, a photosensitive resin composition being capable of providing a cured film that can be used for patterning at a high resolution and that has an excellent developing property in an alkaline aqueous solution, flexibility, adhesion strength, resistance to welding heat, and pressure cooker test (PCT) resistance, and a dry film prepared from the composition.01-19-2012
20120010380PHOTO-REACTIVE NORBORNENE-BASED COPOLYMER, A METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND AN ALIGNMENT LAYER INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a photo-reactive norbornene-based copolymer which has superior miscibility to various organic solvents or additives while exhibiting superior liquid crystal alignment property and can be preferably used to an alignment layer of liquid crystal display device, a method of preparing the same, and an alignment layer including the same.01-12-2012
20120010350THERMALLY CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTIVE FILM - The present invention relates to a thermally curable resin composition for a protective film including an alkoxy group-containing silane-modified epoxy resin as an essential component, a protective film of a color filter prepared from the same, and a liquid crystal display device including the same. The thermally curable resin composition for a protective film of the present invention includes an alkoxy group-containing silane-modified epoxy resin as an essential component to have excellent film strength and adhesive strength, and thus may be effectively used in a protective film of a color filter for a liquid crystal display device.01-12-2012
20120009487Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution For Lithium Secondary Battery And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising The Same - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery includes a non-aqueous solvent and a lithium salt dissolved in the non-aqueous solvent. The lithium salt includes LiN(CF01-12-2012
20120009457BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY OF IMPROVED COOLING EFFICIENCY - Disclosed herein is a battery module assembly including a plurality of battery modules, each including a plurality of battery cells or unit modules mounted in a module case in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are connected in series to each other, wherein the battery modules are arranged adjacent to each other in the lateral direction in a state in which the battery modules are electrically connected to each other, and a cooling member including a coolant conduit to allow a liquid coolant to flow therealong is mounted at the outside of each of the battery modules.01-12-2012
20120009331Method For Manufacturing Cable-Type Secondary Battery - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a cable-type secondary battery comprising an electrode that extends longitudinally in a parallel arrangement and that includes a current collector having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and an active material layer formed on the current collector, and the electrode is formed by putting an electrode slurry including an active material, a polymer binder, and a solvent into an extruder, by extrusion-coating the electrode slurry on the current collector while continuously providing the current collector to the extruder, and by drying the current collector coated with the electrode slurry to form an active material layer.01-12-2012
20120007064ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an organic electroluminescent device comprising a substrate, a cathode, at least three organic material layers comprising a light-emitting layer, and an anode in the sequentially laminated form, in which the organic material layers comprise an n-type organic material layer positioned between the cathode and the light-emitting layer; and an organic material layer comprising a compound having a functional group selected from the group consisting of an imidazole group, an oxazole group and a thiazole group between the cathode and the light-emitting layer. The organic electroluminescent device according to the present invention comprises an organic material layer comprising a compound having a functional group selected from the group consisting of an imidazole group, an oxazole group and a thiazole group between a cathode and a light-emitting layer, thus having an improved electron injection characteristic to provide an organic electroluminescent device of an inverted structure operating at a low voltage.01-12-2012
20120007028POLYMER-SILICON COMPOSITE PARTICLES, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND ANODE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to polymer-silicon composite particles using silicon having high energy density, a method of making the same, an anode and a lithium secondary battery including the same. The silicon having high energy density is used as an anode active material to provide a lithium secondary battery having large capacity. Silicon-polymer composite particles having a metal plated on the surface thereof are provided to solve the problem that silicon has low electrical conductivity and a method of preparing the same is provided to produce an electrode having improved electrical conductivity. Furthermore, silicon-polymer composite particles having a metal coated on the surface thereof through electroless plating are prepared and an electrode is formed using the silicon-polymer composite particles.01-12-2012
20120006673DIVIDING WALL DISTILLATION COLUMN FOR PRODUCING HIGH PURITY ACRYLIC ACID AND FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION METHOD USING THE SAME - There are provided a dividing wall distillation column for producing high-purity acrylic acid, and a fractional distillation method using the same. The dividing wall distillation column includes a condenser, a reboiler and a main column having a dividing wall. Here, the main column is divided into a column-top zone, an upper feed zone, an upper outflow zone, a lower feed zone, a lower outflow zone and a column-bottom zone. Also, a crude acrylic acid raw material (F) flows in a middle inflow plate NR01-12-2012
20120004341ALKALI SOLUBLE RESIN POLYMER AND NEGATIVE-TYPE PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are an alkali soluble binder resin that includes a monomer including an unsaturated double bond, an unsaturated double bond character monomer including a carboxylic acid and an unsaturated double bond character monomer including an allyl group as a repeating unit, in which a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) is in a range of about 2.0 to about 3.5, and a negative-type photosensitive resin composition including the alkali soluble binder resin. Re-solubility, fine-patterned substrate adhesion and dispersion stability may be improved by including the alkali soluble binder resin according to the present invention.01-05-2012
20120003545METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE HAVING POROUS COATING LAYER, ELECTRODE MANUFACTURED THEREFROM, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing an electrode may include (S1) preparing a sol solution containing a metal alkoxide compound, and (S2) forming a porous non-woven coating layer of an inorganic fiber by electroemitting the sol solution onto an outer surface of an electrode active material layer formed on at least one surface of a current collector. The porous non-woven coating layer formed on the outer surface of the electrode active material layer may be made from an inorganic fiber having excellent thermal stability. When an electrochemical device is overheated, the porous non-woven coating layer may contribute to suppression of a short circuit between a cathode and an anode and performance improvement of an electrochemical device due to uniform distribution of pores.01-05-2012
20120000523METAL PASTE COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ELECTRODE AND SILVER-CARBON COMPOSITE ELECTRODE AND SILICON SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Provided are a metal paste composition for forming an electrode, and a silver-carbon composite electrode and a silicon solar cell using the same. The metal paste composition for forming an electrode including glass frit powder, silver powder and an organic binder further includes 20 or less parts by weight, preferably 25 or less parts by weight of carbon-based material powder based on 100 parts by weight of the silver powder. Optionally, the silver powder has an average particle size of 1 μm or less. An electrode formed using the metal paste composition does not have a substantial deterioration in its electrical characteristics although the silver content is reduced.01-05-2012
20120000137CRYSTALLINE CERIUM OXIDE AND PREPARATION METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention relates to crystalline cerium oxide prepared in a simple, economical, and efficient manner, of which crystal structure, shape, and size can be easily adjusted and that exhibits excellent polishing properties, and a preparation method thereof. The crystalline cerium oxide can be prepared as sub-micron crystalline cerium oxide that has a mean volume diameter and a diameter standard deviation within a predetermined range.01-05-2012
20110318692PHOTOACTIVE COMPOUND AND PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a photoactive compound of a novel structure represented by Chemical Formula 1 below12-29-2011
20110318647ELECTROLYTE COMPRISING AMIDE COMPOUND AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE CONTAINING THE SAME - Provided are an electrolyte comprising an amide compound of a specific structure, in which an alkoxy group is substituted with an amine group, and an ionizable lithium salt, and an electrochemical device containing the same. The electrolyte may have excellent thermal and chemical stability and a wide electrochemical window. Also, the electrolyte may have a sufficiently low viscosity and a high ionic conductivity, and thus, may be usefully applied as an electrolyte of electrochemical devices using various anode materials.12-29-2011
20110318623BATTERY CARTRIDGE AND BATTERY MODULE CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a battery cartridge having a plate-shaped battery cell mounted therein, wherein the battery cartridge includes a pair of plate-shaped frames configured to fix opposite sides of the battery cell at the edge thereof in a state in which the sides of the battery cell are open, and each of the frames is provided at the inside thereof, disposed in contact with the edge of the battery cell, with an elastic pressing member configured to press the edge of the battery cell.12-29-2011
20110317084PATTERNED RETARDATION FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A patterned retardation film includes: a substrate; a first alignment film and a second alignment film disposed on the substrate, processed by different alignment processes and having different alignment directions; and a liquid crystal layer disposed on the first alignment film and the second alignment film, wherein the liquid crystal layer is patterned into a first region, which is aligned by the first alignment film, and a second region, which is aligned by the second alignment film.12-29-2011
20110315917CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a lithium transition metal oxide having an α-NaFeO12-29-2011
20110311875ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The disclosure relates to an electrode active material including: (a) first particulate of a metal (or metalloid) oxide alloyable with lithium; and (b) second particulate of an oxide containing lithium and the same metal (or metalloid) as that of the metal (or metalloid) oxide, and to a secondary battery including the electrode active material. When the electrode active material is used as an anode active material, reduced amounts of an irreversible phase such as a lithium oxide or a lithium metal oxide are produced during initial charge-discharge of a battery since lithium is already contained in the second particulate before the initial charge-discharge, and thus a dead volume on the side of the cathode can be minimized and a high-capacity battery can be fabricated.12-22-2011
20110311872POSITIVE-ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ELEVATION OF OUTPUT AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A lithium secondary battery having improved output characteristics is provided. A high voltage mixed positive electrode active material has an even profile without causing a rapid voltage drop over the entire SOC area by improving a rapid voltage drop phenomenon occurring due to the difference between the operation voltages of mixed lithium transition metal oxides, and improves output characteristics at a low voltage. The lithium secondary battery includes the mixed positive electrode active material. In particular, the lithium secondary battery can sufficiently satisfy the required conditions such as output characteristics, capacity, stability, and the like, when it is used as a power source of a midsize or large device such as an electric vehicle.12-22-2011
20110311869POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL WITH HIGH CAPACITY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A high capacity lithium secondary battery includes a lithium manganese oxide having a layered structure exhibiting a great irreversible capacity in the event of overcharging at a high voltage and a spinel-based lithium manganese oxide. Because it is activated at a high voltage of 4.45 V or higher based on a positive electrode potential, additional lithium for utilizing a 3V range of the spinel-based lithium manganese oxide can be provided and an even profile in the entire SOC area can be obtained. Because the lithium secondary battery includes the mixed positive electrode active material including the spinel-based lithium manganese oxide and the lithium manganese oxide having a layered structure, and is charged at a high voltage, its stability can be improved. Also, the high capacity battery having a large available SOC area and improved stability without causing an output shortage due to a rapid voltage drop in the SOC area can be implemented.12-22-2011
20110310333LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display comprising a conductive pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The present invention may provide a liquid crystal display which may prevent malfunction of devices by static electricity generated in preparation or use procedures even without using the ITO layer conventionally formed between the upper substrate and a polarizer in a liquid crystal panel for an antistatic purpose, and has excellent physical properties such as endurance reliability under high temperature or high humidity condition and optical characteristics.12-22-2011
20110309290STOICHIOMETRIC LITHIUM COBALT OXIDE AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF THE SAME - The present invention provides a LiCoO12-22-2011
20110308930DIVIDING WALL DISTILLATION COLUMN - Provided is a dividing wall distillation column. The dividing wall distillation column includes a main column having a dividing wall. The main column includes a pressure equalization unit for pressure equalization between a preliminary divisional section and a main divisional section which are divided by the dividing wall. The dividing wall distillation column has an effect of enabling easier operations due to the uniform pressure drop between the two divisional sections divided by the dividing wall.12-22-2011
20110301303PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER ABSORBENT RESIN WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a water absorbent resin, particularly to a process for preparing a water absorbent resin which can resolve the uneven size of the fine pulverized gel-type resin and long pulverizing time those are the problems of prior process for preparing the water absorbent resin, by carrying out the pulverizing process of the gel-type resin divided into the coarse pulverizing process which is carried out with the internal cross-linking polymerization, and the fine pulverizing process. According to the preparation process, it is possible to mass-produce the water absorbent resin showing excellent absorption under pressure and low extractable content.12-08-2011
20110300438BATTERY MODULE AND METHODS FOR BONDING A CELL TERMINAL OF A BATTERY TO AN INTERCONNECT MEMBER - A battery module and methods for bonding a cell terminal of a battery to an interconnect member are provided. The battery module includes a battery cell having a cell terminal, and an exothermal reactive layer having first and second sides. The first side is disposed adjacent to the cell terminal. The module further includes an interconnect member disposed adjacent to the second side of the exothermal reactive layer. The exothermal reactive layer is ignited to form a bonding joint between the interconnect member and the cell terminal in response to a laser beam contacting at least a portion of the exothermal reactive layer.12-08-2011
20110297221SOLAR CELL BACK SHEET AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided are a solar cell backsheet including a substrate layer and a blended resin layer including a fluorine-based resin and a (meth)acrylic-based copolymer resin including a (meth)acrylic-based monomer and a maleimide-based monomer formed on at least one surface of the substrate layer, a method of manufacturing the solar cell backsheet, and a solar cell including the solar cell backsheet. Since using the solar cell backsheet provided here can lower a temperature in a solar cell, and improved heat-resistance, weather-resistance, etc. of the solar cell are achieved.12-08-2011
20110293977HIGH-POWER LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a secondary battery including an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode non-coating portion that is not coated with an active material in a portion of a positive electrode collector. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode non-coating portion that is not coated with an active material in a portion of a negative electrode collector. The non-coating portions are disposed in at least one of upper and lower portions of the electrode assembly in a longitudinal direction of the electrodes. A positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab are connected to the non-coating portions. The separator is a complex porous separator including a substrate coated with a binder polymer or an organic/inorganic mixture formed of a binder polymer and inorganic particles.12-01-2011
20110290920SHREDDER FOR SUPER ADSORBENT POLYMER AND PREPARATION METHOD OF SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER USING THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a shredder for super absorbent polymer that comprises: an inlet portion for feeding a plate-shaped super absorbent polymer; a pulverizing portion for pulverizing the super absorbent polymer fed through the inlet portion; and an outlet portion for discharging the pulverized super absorbent polymer from the pulverizing portion. The pulverizing portion comprises: a rotary drum to which a plurality of rotary blades are attached; at least fixed blade for pulverizing the super absorbent polymer in cooperation with the plural rotary blades; and a housing for holding the rotary drum and the at least one fixed blade. Each rotary blade has a shape of polygon with at least one vertex having an acute angle of at most 45°.12-01-2011
20110290548METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INSULATED CONDUCTIVE PATTERN AND LAMINATE - The present invention provides: a method for manufacturing an insulated conductive pattern, wherein a conductive film and an insulation layer pattern are formed on a substrate, and the insulation layer pattern is reformed to cover a conductive pattern after formation of the conductive pattern by etching the conductive film using the insulation layer pattern as a mask; and a laminate manufactured thereby. According to the present invention, the number of processes is sharply reduced in comparison with the existing processes, and economic efficiency can be greatly improved.12-01-2011
20110287366PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOTOINITIATORS, AND TRANSPARENT THIN FILM AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE COMPOSITION - A photoresist composition is provided. The photoresist composition comprises two or more kinds of photoinitiators having different activation wavelengths whose difference is at least 20 nm. The photoresist composition has high sensitivity and forms a pattern whose thickness is easy to control depending on the exposure intensity through a slit or transflective mask. Further provided are a transparent thin film formed using the photoresist composition and a liquid crystal display device comprising the thin film.11-24-2011
20110287315CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PROVIDING IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY DENSITY OF ELECTRODE - Provided is a cathode active material having a composition represented by the following Formula I: LiFe(P11-24-2011
20110287233LAMINATED PLASTIC SUBSTRATE, AND A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention provides a multilayered plastic substrate that simultaneously satisfies improvement in high temperature thermal deformation according to low linear expansion coefficient and excellent dimensional stability and excellent gas barrier property, and is capable of being used instead of a glass substrate that has brittleness and heavy disadvantages without a problem caused by a difference in linear expansion coefficient between layers, and a method for manufacturing the same.11-24-2011
20110287221MULTILAYER FILM AND A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME - Disclosed is a multi-layer film including a polymer substrate and buffer layers formed on the top surface and the bottom surface of the polymer substrate using a UV-cured and thermally cured product of a UV-curable and thermally curable buffer composition. A method for producing the multi-layer film is also disclosed.11-24-2011
20110284169ULTRASONIC WELDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ANVIL TO A BRACKET OF THE ASSEMBLY - An ultrasonic welding assembly having an ultrasonic horn and an anvil having first, second, and third plate portions is provided. The third plate portion is coupled between the first and second plate portions. The first plate portion has a first knurled region on a first side disposed proximate to the ultrasonic horn, and the second plate portion has a second knurled region on a second side. The third plate portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly includes a bracket that receives the second side of the anvil for holding the anvil thereon. The bracket has a second aperture that aligns with the first aperture, such that a coupling member extending through the first and second apertures removably couples the anvil to the bracket.11-24-2011
20110282108APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOLS FROM OLEFINS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing alcohols from olefins, comprising: a hydroformylation reactor wherein aldehydes are produced from olefins; a catalyst/aldehydes separator; a hydrogenation reactor wherein the aldehydes are hydrogenated to produce alcohols; and a distillation column. The hydroformylation reactor is equipped with a distributor plate, which has a broad contact surface for providing sufficient reaction area for reactants such as olefins and synthesis gas, and allows the reaction mixture to circulate and mix sufficiently, which contribute to excellent efficiency in terms of production of aldehydes. In addition, the hydrogenation reactor suppresses sub-reactions to improve the production yield of alcohols.11-17-2011
20110281172ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOSITE POROUS FILM AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE PREPARED THEREBY - Disclosed is an organic/inorganic composite porous film comprising: (a) inorganic particles; and (b) a binder polymer coating layer formed partially or totally on surfaces of the inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles are interconnected among themselves and are fixed by the binder polymer, and interstitial volumes among the inorganic particles form a micropore structure. A method for manufacturing the same film and an electrochemical device including the same film are also disclosed. An electrochemical device comprising the organic/inorganic composite porous film shows improved safety and quality.11-17-2011
20110281171ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOSITE POROUS FILM AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE PREPARED THEREBY - Disclosed is an organic/inorganic composite porous film comprising: (a) inorganic particles; and (b) a binder polymer coating layer formed partially or totally on surfaces of the inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles are interconnected among themselves and are fixed by the binder polymer, and interstitial volumes among the inorganic particles form a micropore structure. A method for manufacturing the same film and an electrochemical device including the same film are also disclosed. An electrochemical device comprising the organic/inorganic composite porous film shows improved safety and quality.11-17-2011
20110281150ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOSITE POROUS FILM AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE PREPARED THEREBY - Disclosed is an organic/inorganic composite porous film comprising: (a) inorganic particles; and (b) a binder polymer coating layer formed partially or totally on surfaces of the inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles are interconnected among themselves and are fixed by the binder polymer, and interstitial volumes among the inorganic particles form a micropore structure. A method for manufacturing the same film and an electrochemical device including the same film are also disclosed. An electrochemical device comprising the organic/inorganic composite porous film shows improved safety and quality.11-17-2011
20110281144CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a cylindrical 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 an opening, through which a cathode terminal of the battery cell is exposed upward, the insulative mounting member being configured to have a structure in which a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly is disposed at the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being mounted to the top of the battery cell, a PCM assembly including a PCM having an external input and output terminal formed at the top thereof and connecting members coupled to the bottom of the PCM, the connecting members being connected to a protection circuit of the PCM, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the PCM assembly in a state in which the external input and output terminal is exposed, wherein the cathode terminal and an anode terminal of the battery cell are electrically connected to external input and output terminals via the connecting members through the PCM in a state in which the insulative mounting member and the PCM assembly are disposed on the battery cell.11-17-2011
20110278549NEW FUSED CYCLIC COMPOUND AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a new fused cyclic compound, and an organic electronic device using the same.11-17-2011
20110278049PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION AND DRY FILM COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition which is developable with an alkaline aqueous solution and does not need a high temperature for curing and the like, and has all the properties suitable for use in a cover film of a printed circuit board or a laminated body for a semiconductor, and a dry film comprising the same. The photosensitive resin composition comprises (A) a polyamic acid comprising a polymer of at least one diamine compound and at least one acid dianhydride; (B) a photopolymerizable compound having at least one polymerizable ethylenic unsaturated bond in its molecule; and (C) a photoinitiator.11-17-2011
20110274955POUCH TYPE CASE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a pouch type case having trimming portions formed on both sides or four corners thereof and a battery pack including the same. The trimming portions are formed on the corners of the pouch type case such that the trimming portions are indented toward an electrode assembly accommodating part to reduce a unit area so as to increase pressure applied to unit cells when a battery pack is assembled, thereby facilitating assembling of the battery pack and increasing cell capacity per unit area. Furthermore, the unit cells can be fixed in the battery pack more stably. The pouch type case reduces the unit area so as to include a relatively large number of cells for pressure applied to the cells when the battery pack is assembled to thereby increase the cell capacity.11-10-2011
20110274853NEGATIVE PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION AND PATTERNING METHOD FOR DEVICE - The present invention relates to a negative photoresist composition and a patterning method for device in which a photoresist pattern having a high sensitivity with a good reverse taper profile can be formed not only to realize an effective patterning of various thin films but also to facilitate removal of the photoresist pattern after the patterning. The photoresist composition comprises an alkali-soluble binder resin; a halogen-containing first photo-acid generator; a triazine-based second photo-acid generator; a cross-linking agent having an alkoxy structure; and a solvent.11-10-2011
20110273807SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having a pair of coupling grooves, each of the coupling grooves having a predetermined depth, an insulative mounting member mounted to the top of the battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) having a pair of connection coupling members protruding downward, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell, wherein the connection coupling members are inserted into coupling grooves formed at electrode terminals of the battery cell through openings of the insulative mounting member in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted to the top of the battery cell, thereby achieving the coupling of the PCM to the battery cell and the insulative mounting member and the electrical connection between the battery cell and the PCM.11-10-2011
20110269867ALKALI-SOLUBLE POLYMER COMPOUND AND PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION USING THE SAME - A novel alkali-soluble polymer compound including a dehydrogenated pimaric acid and/or its isomer as a repeating unit, and a photosensitive resin composition including the alkali-soluble polymer compound as an effective binder matrix are provided. A photosensitive resin composition using the alkali-soluble polymer compound including a dehydrogenated resin acid has excellent photosensitivity and developing characteristics cause a less deformation in a firing process, has excellent elasticity. Thus, the photosensitive resin composition is advantageous for curing various transparent photosensitive materials, in particular, materials of column spacers, an overcoat, a passivation layer, or the like, used for fabricating color filters of an LCD.11-03-2011
20110269866 PHOTO-CURABLE AND THERMO-CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND A DRY FILM SOLDER RESIST - The present invention relates to a photo-curable and thermo-curable resin composition and a dry film solder resist make it possible to provide the dry film solder resist having superior heat-resistance and dimensional stability while exhibiting more improved alkali developing property. The resin composition may comprises an acid-modified oligomer having carboxyl group (—COOH) and photo-curable functional group; a photo-polymerizable monomer comprising a compound having a structure of that 3- or more functional epoxy acrylate groups are bonded to a heterocyclic structure containing nitrogen, and a functional group having carboxyl group is bonded to at least one epoxy acrylate group; a thermo-curable binder having thermo-curable functional group; and a photo-initiator.11-03-2011
20110263800METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING POLYMER PARTICLE10-27-2011
20110262791MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK CASE PROVIDING IMPROVED DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY OF COOLANT FLUX - Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells, which can be charged and discharged, is mounted, wherein the battery pack case is provided with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port, which are disposed such that a coolant for cooling the battery cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the battery cells, the battery pack case is further provided with a flow space (‘inlet duct’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘outlet duct’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port, and one or more guide members are disposed in the inlet duct for guiding the flow of the coolant in the direction parallel to the stacking direction of the battery cells.10-27-2011
20110262778SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including 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 configured to have a structure in which a safety element is mounted to the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being disposed in direct contact with the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the insulative mounting member in a state in which the safety element is mounted to the insulative mounting member, wherein the battery case is provided at the top thereof with a coupling groove, and the insulative cap is provided at the bottom thereof with a coupling protrusion formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling groove, the coupling of the insulative cap to the battery cell being achieved by the insertion of the coupling protrusion into the coupling groove.10-27-2011
20110262777CONNECTING MEMBER OF ELECTRODE TERMINALS FOR PREPARATION OF CORE PACK - Disclosed herein is an electrode terminal connecting member to connect two or more battery cells in series and/or in parallel to each other so as to manufacture a battery cell core pack, wherein the electrode terminal connecting member includes a plate body having a size sufficient to connect electrode terminals of the battery cells arranged in at least 2×2 matrix to each other, and the electrode terminals of the battery cells are directly coupled to the plate body in a state in which the plate body is not bent.10-27-2011
20110259505METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEPARATOR, SEPARATOR MANUFACTURED THEREFROM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a separator for an electrochemical device. The method contributes to formation of a separator with good bondability to electrodes and prevents inorganic particles from detaching during an assembling process of an electrochemical device.10-27-2011
20110258846APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY OF A PRESS-FIT MODULAR WORK PIECE - An apparatus for assembling a press-fit modular work piece is described that includes a surface member having a central opening. A hatch member is disposed on one side of the surface member, and is moveable between a first position where it does not cover the opening and a second position covering the opening. A work piece receiving member is disposed proximate the other side of the surface member across from the central opening for receiving components of the press-fit modular work piece. An actuator moves the work piece receiving member toward the opening so components of the work piece press against the hatch member when the hatch member is moved into the second position. The actuator moves the work piece receiving member to a position to receive components of the work piece when the hatch member is in the first position.10-27-2011
20110258471BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA WITHIN THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery management system is provided. The system includes a battery monitoring device having a microprocessor and a hardware component. The microprocessor identifies a non-modifiable node ID from the hardware component. The microprocessor also obtains operational parameters associated with the at least one battery cell. The microprocessor computes a network ID for the battery monitoring device based on the non-modifiable node ID. The system further includes a main controller that communicates with the battery monitoring device via a communication bus utilizing the network ID.10-20-2011
20110258126SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF A SUPPLIER TO AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FOR A VEHICLE BATTERY PACK - A method for determining a warranty obligation of a supplier to an OEM for a vehicle battery pack of a vehicle is provided. The battery pack was previously purchased by the OEM from the supplier. The method includes retrieving an operational parameter associated with a component of the vehicle battery pack or a battery management system. The method further includes determining whether the operational parameter is less than or equal to a threshold value. The method further includes reimbursing the OEM or crediting a financial account associated with the OEM for at least a portion of the cost of the replacement battery pack by the supplier if the operational parameter is less than or equal to the threshold value.10-20-2011
20110257917VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSIONS - A voltage management system is provided. The voltage management system includes a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium includes a conversion configuration table that stores configuration information associated with plurality of voltage signals, where the configuration information is associated with an analog-to-digital conversion process; and a voltage information management module that manages the analog-to-digital conversion of the plurality of voltage signals based on the conversion configuration table.10-20-2011
20110257916SYSTEM, METHOD, AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR DETERMINING AN ESTIMATED BATTERY CELL MODULE STATE - A system, a method, and an article of manufacture for determining an estimated battery cell module state indicative of a state of a battery cell module of a battery pack are provided. The method includes measuring at least one of a battery cell module voltage, a battery cell module current, and a battery cell module temperature. The method further includes determining the estimated battery cell module state of the battery cell module at a predetermined time based on an estimated battery pack state and at least one of the battery cell module voltage, the battery cell module current, and the battery cell module temperature. The method further includes storing a vector corresponding to the estimated battery cell module state in a memory.10-20-2011
20110256456Gel Polymer Electrolyte Composition, Gel Polymer Electrolyte And Electrochemical Device Comprising The Same - A gel polymer electrolyte composition includes i) a compound acting as a monomer for forming gel polymer by polymerization and having at least two double bonds at an end thereof; ii) an electrolyte solvent containing carbonate and linear saturated ester; iii) an electrolyte salt; and iv) a polymerization initiator. A gel polymer electrolyte formed using the above composition has excellent mechanical strength and lithium ion conductivity. A secondary battery containing the gel polymer electrolyte has improved room/low temperature characteristics and rate capacity.10-20-2011
20110256452METHOD OF PREPARING NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - The present invention provides a method of preparing a negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery, comprising the steps of: mixing a silicon precursor, a surfactant comprising an ammonium halide salt having a organic group, an initiator, and a solvent; heat-treating the mixture; cooling the heat-treated mixture to room temperature; washing the cooled, heat treated mixture; and calcining the washed product.10-20-2011
20110256446BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLIES - A battery cell assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The assembly includes a first frame member having a first plurality of tabs extending away from a first peripheral edge of the first frame member. Each tab of the first plurality of tabs has a first coupling feature at a distal end of the respective tab. The assembly further includes a second frame member having a plurality of slots extending into a second peripheral edge of the second frame member. The assembly further includes a battery cell disposed between the first and second frame members, and each first coupling feature of each tab of the first plurality of tabs is configured to engage a respective slot of the plurality of slots of the second frame member to fixedly hold the first and second frame members together.10-20-2011
20110256443SEPARATOR INCLUDING POROUS COATING LAYER AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a separator. The separator includes a planar non-woven fabric substrate having a plurality of pores, and a porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the non-woven fabric substrate. The porous coating layer is composed of a mixture of filler particles and a binder polymer. The filler particles include conductive positive temperature coefficient (PTC) particles composed of a mixture of conductive particles and a low melting point resin having a melting point lower than that of the non-woven fabric substrate. Due to the presence of the conductive PTC particles, the porous coating layer can be imparted with a shutdown function against thermal runaway. In addition, the porous coating layer exhibits appropriate electrical conductivity. Therefore, the separator is suitable for use in a high-capacity electrochemical device.10-20-2011
20110256430WELD VALIDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BATTERY MODULE - A weld validation system and method for a battery module are provided. The battery module has first and second battery cells and an interconnect member welded to first and second tabs of the first and second battery cells, respectively. The system includes a gripping device having first and second gripping fingers contacting the interconnect member. The system further includes a temperature sensor that generates a first signal indicative of a temperature of the interconnect member when a battery cycling device is discharging the battery module. The system further includes a computer that determines a first temperature value indicative of the temperature of the interconnect member based on the first signal.10-20-2011
20110254834STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention may provide a stereoscopic image display device capable of preventing crosstalk or reduction of viewing angles upon displaying stereoscopic images, and improving image quality such as contrast ratio; an optical filter for the stereoscopic image display device; polarizing glasses for observing stereoscopic images; or a method of improving stereoscopic image quality.10-20-2011
20110254558TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A BATTERY CELL - A testing system and a method for testing a battery cell are provided. The system includes a nest member that receives the battery cell, and a clamping device that secures a first battery tab between first and second connectors, and secures a second battery tab between third and fourth connectors. The system further includes a voltmeter that measures a voltage level between the first and third connectors when the first and second battery tabs are contacting the first and third connectors, respectively. The system further includes an ohmeter that measures a first resistance level between a first portion of the outer housing and the first connector when the first battery tab is contacting the first connector.10-20-2011
20110252632TAPE APPLICATION MACHINE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE TAPE TO A BATTERY CELL - A tape application machine and method are provided. The machine includes a nest device that moves along a linear rail from a first position to a second position. The nest device holds a battery cell therein. The machine further includes a tape application device that dispenses electrically non-conductive tape and applies a first portion of the tape on a first side of the battery cell. The machine further includes a tape bending device that conforms a second portion of the electrically non-conductive tape onto a second side of the battery cell. The machine further includes a tape compression device that compresses the tape on the first and second sides of the battery cell.10-20-2011
20110247688FRONT ELECTRODE FOR SOLAR CELL HAVING MINIMIZED POWER LOSS AND SOLAR CELL CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a front electrode for solar cells, wherein the front electrode is configured in a structure in which a pattern including a plurality of grid electrodes arranged in parallel and at least one current collection electrode intersecting the grid electrodes is formed on a semiconductor substrate, current introduced to the grid electrodes is moved to and collected in the current collection electrode, and the width of each of the grid electrodes is increased toward the current collection electrode.10-13-2011
20110245363PHOTO-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION AND A PROTECTIVE FILM FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING SUPERIOR HEAT RESISTANT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTY - The present invention relates to a photo-sensitive resin composition having superior heat-resistant and mechanical property, and a protective film for printed circuit board, and particularly provides a photo-sensitive resin composition including an acid-modified oligomer, a photo-polymerizable monomer, a photo-initiator, an epoxy resin, and a butadiene-modified epoxy resin including epoxy group and at least one double bond in the main chain, and a protective film for printed circuit board prepared by using the composition.10-06-2011
20110245069CATALYST SYSTEM FOR PREPARING CYCLIC OLEFIN ADDITION POLYMER, CYCLIC OLEFIN ADDITION POLYMER PREPARED BY USING THE CATALYST SYSTSEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a catalyst system for preparing a cyclic olefin addition polymer, a method for preparing the catalyst system and a cyclic olefin addition polymer prepared by the method, and more particularly to the method comprising the steps of contacting some content of norbornene-based monomer having a specific polar functional group with a catalyst system comprising a) a Group X transition metal compound; b) a compound comprising a neutral Group XV electron donor ligand having a cone angle of at least 160°; and c) a salt capable of offering an anion that can be weakly coordinated to the transition metal of the a) the Group X transition metal compound.10-06-2011
20110244237METHOD FOR PREPARING CERIUM CARBONATE AND CERIUM OXIDE - Disclosed is a method for preparing cerium carbonate that can improve yield or productivity of cerium carbonate and enables preparation of cerium carbonate having uniform diameter, cerium carbonate, and a method for preparing cerium oxide.10-06-2011
20110244196INK COMPOSITION FOR ROLL PRINTING - An ink composition for roll printing is provided. The ink composition uses a solvent having an evaporation rate (V10-06-2011
20110237139BATTERY PACK CONTAINING ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack having a plurality of electrically connected battery modules, the middle or large-sized battery pack including an electrode terminal connecting device, wherein the electrode terminal connecting device includes a conductive connecting member coupled to electrode terminals of the battery modules to electrically connect the electrode terminals of the battery modules to each other and a shut-off cutter mounted to the conductive connecting member to shut off the circuit of the conductive connecting member when impact is applied to the battery pack in the longitudinal direction of the battery pack.09-29-2011
20110236681PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILM FOR AN ORIENTATING TREATMENT IN A PHOTO-ORIENTABLE LAYER - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive film for an orientating treatment of a photo-orientable layer, a laminated film, a method for preparing an optical filter or a stereoscopic image display device. In the present invention, the pressure sensitive adhesive film for an orientating treatment in a photo-orientable layer which can minimize the generation of the un-orientated regions, and can form the orientated pattern having high degrees of accuracy, and the preparation method for an optical filter using the pressure sensitive adhesive film are provided. Further, the present invention can provide the optical filter and the stereoscopic image display device having excellent performance.09-29-2011
20110230675METHOD OF RECOVERING (METH) ACRYLIC ACID ESTER - The present invention provides a method of recovering a (meth)acrylic acid ester, which comprises the steps of: (a) carrying out an esterification reaction between an alcohol and (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of a catalyst to obtain a (meth)acrylic acid ester, wherein a byproduct is generated together with the (meth)acrylic acid ester; and (b) subjecting the byproduct generated in step (a) to a reaction with a catalyst and water in a reactor, wherein the water is fed into the reactor in order that water content exceeds 0 wt % but is 10 wt % or less in the reactor based on the total weight of reactants comprising the byproduct, the catalyst and the water, and thereby separating the (meth)acrylic acid, the alcohol and the (meth)acrylic acid ester contained in the byproduct from the byproduct to obtain the (meth)acrylic acid, the alcohol and the (meth)acrylic acid ester as a recovered product.09-22-2011
20110229773Non-Aqueous Electrolyte And Electrochemical Device Comprising The Same - Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising: an acrylate compound; a sulfinyl group-containing compound; an organic solvent; and an electrolyte salt. Also, disclosed is an electrode comprising a coating layer formed partially or totally on a surface thereof, the coating layer comprising: (i) a reduced form of an acrylate compound; and (ii) a reduced form of a sulfinyl group-containing compound. Further, disclosed is an electrochemical device comprising a cathode, an anode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein (i) the non-aqueous electrolyte is the aforementioned non-aqueous electrolyte; and/or (ii) the cathode and/or the anode is the aforementioned electrode.09-22-2011
20110223538PHOTOSENSITIVE ORGANIC INSULATOR COMPOSITION FOR OLED DEVICE - Polyimide or a precursor thereof represented by Chemical Formula 1 or 2 and a photosensitive organic insulator composition having the same are disclosed. The polyimide or the precursor thereof is prepared from diamine including polyalkyleneoxide. The use of the photosensitive organic insulator composition can allow for low temperature curing and shorten a curing time, form a low taper angle, and implement a high sensitivity and high residual film. Also, since the photosensitive organic insulator composition, as a positive photosensitive composition, has excellent solubility with respect to an alkali solution of an exposed portion, the generation of impurity can be minimized.09-15-2011
20110223466ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTING DEVICE AND BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an electrode terminal connecting device for electrically interconnecting two or more battery modules, including a conductive connecting member for electrically interconnecting electrode terminals of the battery modules, the conductive connecting member having two through-holes formed at positions corresponding to the distance between the electrode terminals, an insulative sheathing member for surrounding the conductive connecting member, a portion of an open rear of the insulative sheathing member being closed for easy installation of the conductive connecting member, the insulative sheathing member including a side wall protruding from the outer circumference of the conductive connecting member such that the side wall has a predetermined height, and an insulative cap connected to the top of the insulative sheathing member by a hinge structure for opening and closing an open front of the insulative sheathing member, the insulative cap having hollow buffers protruding from the inside thereof for surrounding portions of the electrode terminals protruding through the through-holes.09-15-2011
20110223457BATTERY MODULE HAVING EXCELLENT HEAT DISSIPATION ABILITY AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a battery module constructed in a structure in which a plurality of plate-shaped battery cells are sequentially stacked in a module case, wherein each of the plate-shaped battery cells includes an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case formed of a laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer, a plurality of heat dissipation members are disposed at two or more interfaces between the battery cells, and a heat exchange member integrally interconnecting the heat dissipation members is mounted to one side of a stack of the battery cells, whereby heat generated from the battery cells during the charge and discharge of the battery cells is removed by the heat exchange member.09-15-2011
20110223453CONTACT PAD FOR SENSING VOLTAGE OF CELL MODULE ASSEMBLY AND CELL MODULE ASSEMBLY - A contact pad configured to sense the voltage of a cell module assembly including at least one battery cell, is electrically connected to a voltage sensing module for measuring the voltage of the battery cell in the cell module assembly and electrically contacted with an electrode of the battery cell, and is made of a conductive organic elastomer, thereby improving reliability of electrical contact with each battery cell, and effectively preventing malfunction of the cell module assembly caused by impurities, external physical shocks and so on.09-15-2011
20110217586ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE WITH ALTERNATIVE SEPARATOR SYSTEM - Provided is an electrochemical device comprising multi-stacked unit cells of full cells or bicells and a separation film disposed therebetween, whereby the separation film and separators are alternately stacked between electrode layers with an opposite polarity. Herein, as the separation film is formed of a material having a higher thermal shrinkage rate than that of the separator, the thermal stability of the device can be secured by stable induction of shutdown via thermal behavior of the separation film, without causing short-circuiting due to thermal shrinkage of the separator even when a temperature of a battery suddenly rises by internal or external factors.09-08-2011
20110213048NORBORNENE POLYMER COMPRISING PHOTOREACTIVE FUNCTIONAL GROUP HAVING HALOGEN SUBSTITUENT GROUP, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND ALIGNMENT LAYER USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a photoreactive norbornene polymer comprising a photoreactive norbornene monomer, a process for preparing the same, and an alignment layer using the same. The photoreactive norbornene polymer includes a photoreactive functional group having a halogen, in particular, a fluorine substituent group so that it gives a compositional gradient in the alignment layer to improve an orientation rate, an orientation, and an adhesion property.09-01-2011
20110210859METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING BATTERY PACK - An apparatus for managing a battery pack for a vehicle includes a temperature measurement module for measuring temperature of the battery pack; a current measurement module for measuring a charge/discharge current of the battery pack when the measured temperature is not within a predetermined temperature range; a time measurement module for measuring the time while the measured charge/discharge current is over a predetermined current value; a storage module for accumulating and storing the measured time; and a control module for determining a state of the battery pack according to the accumulated and stored time and providing the state information to a user.09-01-2011
20110210318MATERIAL FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - The present invention provides a novel compound that is capable of largely improving a life time, efficiency, electrochemical stability, and thermal stability of an organic electronic device, and an organic electronic device that comprises an organic material layer comprising the compound.09-01-2011
20110206999NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery comprises a silicon-based compound represented by a specific chemical formula and having both a hydroxyl group and a hydrocarbon group having a carbon-carbon double bond. When it is applied to a lithium secondary battery, the non-aqueous electrolyte solution improves deterioration of cycle life characteristics occurring after repeated charge/discharge cycles and prevents swelling phenomena by suppressing a decomposition reaction of an electrolyte solution even when a battery in a fully charged state is stored at high temperature or is charged/discharged, thereby enhancing the life characteristics at high temperature.08-25-2011
20110206997NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium salt and an organic solvent and further includes a solvent having a fluoro group and a specific siloxane compound. A lithium secondary battery having the above non-aqueous electrolyte solution exhibits greatly improved capacity recovery characteristics after high temperature storage and also reduces side effects such as swelling.08-25-2011
20110206589METHOD FOR PREPARING CERIUM CARBONATE - Disclosed is a method for preparing cerium carbonate that can prepare cerium carbonate having uniform crystal structure, shape and size with high productivity. The method for preparing cerium carbonate comprises: continuously introducing a reaction solution comprising cerium precursor and urea in a tubular reactor including an inlet, an outlet, and one or more reaction tubes through the inlet; reacting the cerium precursor with urea at an elevated temperature in the reaction tube; and, continuously discharging cerium carbonate formed by the reaction of the cerium precursor and urea to the outlet.08-25-2011
20110205469PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS, POLARIZERS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including interpenetrating polymer networks in a cured state, wherein the composition comprise a multi-functional acrylate and a thermal initiator; a polarizer; and a liquid crystal display comprising the same. In the present invention, the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition may be provided, which can outstandingly prevent light leakage phenomenon, with having excellent physical properties such as endurance reliability under high temperature and/or high humidity conditions and workability. Especially, according to the present invention, the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, polarizer and liquid crystal display are provided, which can outstandingly prevent light leakage phenomenon even in large-sized display devices.08-25-2011
201102054593D GLASSES FOR STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY DEVICE AND STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - There are provided 3D glasses for use in a stereoscopic display device including a display panel for emitting right-eye image light and left-eye image light and an optical filter including a first area for adjusting a polarized state of the right-eye image light and a second area for adjusting a polarized state of the left-eye image light, comprising a right-eye area allowing right-eye image light to pass therethrough and a left-eye area allowing left-eye image light to pass therethrough; and compensation films disposed at the right-eye area and the left-eye area to compensate for a phase difference deviation between the first and second areas of the optical filter, wherein a phase difference value of the compensation film provided at the right-eye area and that of the compensation film provided at the left-eye area are different.08-25-2011
20110201067METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYLACTATE AND COPOLYMER THEREOF USING A MUTANT MICROORGANISM WITH ENHANCED POLYLACTATE, AND THE COPOLYMER PRODUCING CAPABILITY THEREOF - Provided is a method of preparing polylactate (PLA) or a copolymer thereof using a mutant microorganism in which a gene participating in a coenzyme A (CoA) donor- and lactate-producing pathway is genetically manipulated to increase the productivity of a CoA donor and lactate. Amounts of the CoA donor and the lactate are simultaneously increased in a microbial metabolic pathway to enable effective biosynthesis of PLA and a hydroxyalkanoate-lactate copolymer having a high content of lactate, which is industrially useful.08-18-2011
20110200939POLYAMIC ACID, POLYIMIDE, PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME AND DRY FILM MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - The present invention relates to a polyamic acid or polyimide comprising a heat-polymerizable or photo-polymerizable functional group, a photosensitive resin composition comprising the polyamic acid or the polyimide, a photosensitive resin composition being capable of providing a cured film that can be used for patterning at a high resolution and that has an excellent developing property in an alkaline aqueous solution, flexibility, adhesion strength, resistance to welding heat, and pressure cooker test (PCT) resistance, and a dry film prepared from the composition.08-18-2011
20110200907ION CONDUCTIVE RESIN FIBER, ION CONDUCTIVE HYBRID MEMBRANE, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL - Provided are an ion conductive resin fiber, an ion conductive hybrid membrane, a membrane electrode assembly and a fuel cell. The ion conductive resin fiber comprises an inner layer including an ion conductive resin; and an outer layer including an ion conductive resin having larger EW than the ion conductive resin of the inner layer, and surrounding the inner layer. The ion conductive resin fiber and the ion conductive hybrid membrane are excellent in ion conductivity, polar solvent stability and dimensional stability under low humidity conditions. The fuel cell manufactured using the same has advantages of stable operation and management of a system at ease, removal or reduction of components related to water management, and even in case of low relative humidity, operation at high temperature of 80° C. or higher.08-18-2011
20110199223APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING LEAKAGE CURRENT OF BATTERY - An apparatus for sensing leakage current of a battery includes a voltage distribution node installed on a first conductive line connecting both terminals of a battery; first and second switches installed between the voltage distribution node and positive/negative terminals of the battery; an insulation resistance and a current sensing resistance installed on a second conductive line connecting the voltage distribution node to a ground; a DC voltage applying unit for applying positive/negative DC voltage to a ground-side end of the current sensing resistance to induce potential difference between the voltage distribution node and the DC voltage applying node; and a leakage current determining unit for sensing magnitude of electric current flowing through the current sensing resistance according to the induced potential difference in turning-on state of the switches, and then determining leakage current by checking whether the magnitude of electric current is out of standard level over threshold value.08-18-2011
20110195314METHOD OF PREPARING GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided are a method of preparing a gel polymer electrolyte secondary battery, and a gel polymer electrolyte secondary battery prepared by the method. The gel polymer electrolyte secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, a separator and a gel polymer electrolyte in a battery case. The method includes (S1) coating a polymerization initiator on a surface of at least one selected from a group consisting of a cathode, an anode, a separator of a non-woven fabric, and a battery case, the surface needed to be contacted with a gel polymer electrolyte; (S2) putting an electrode assembly including the cathode, the anode, the separator of a non-woven fabric into the battery case; and (S3) forming a gel polymer electrolyte by introducing a gel polymer electrolyte composition including an electrolyte solvent, an electrolyte salt and a polymer electrolyte monomer into the battery case, and polymerizing the monomer.08-11-2011
20110195294METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEPARATORS, SEPARATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES INCLUDING THE SEPARATORS - A method for manufacturing separators includes (S08-11-2011
20110195285VOLTAGE SENSING MEMBER AND BATTERY MODULE EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a voltage sensing member for sensing the voltage of battery cells constituting a battery module, the voltage sensing member comprising: (a) a pair of supporting parts mounted to the bottom of the battery module at regions (the front and rear parts of the battery module) corresponding to electrode terminal connections of the battery cells; (b) connection parts for electrically connecting the supporting parts to a connector; (c) a plurality of conductive sensing parts protruding upward while one end of each linear mounting part is connected to the corresponding support part and the other end of each linear mounting part is elastically connected to electrode terminals of the battery cells; and (d) a connector mounted on the front part or the rear part of the battery module for transmitting the sensed voltage of the battery cells to a battery management system (BMS).08-11-2011
20110191278SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING LONG TERM CHARACTERISTICS OF BATTERY - A system for estimating long term characteristics of a battery includes a learning data input unit for receiving initial characteristic learning data and long term characteristic learning data of a battery to be a learning object; a measurement data input unit for receiving initial characteristic measurement data of a battery to be an object for estimation of long term characteristics; and an artificial neural network operation unit for receiving the initial characteristic learning data and the long term characteristic learning data from the learning data input unit to allow learning of an artificial neural network, receiving the initial characteristic measurement data from the measurement data input unit and applying the learned artificial neural network thereto, and thus calculating long term characteristic estimation data from the initial characteristic measurement data of the battery and outputting the long term characteristic estimation data.08-04-2011
20110191043APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHECKING INSULATION OF CELL MODULE ASSEMBLY AND PROBE FOR IT - An apparatus for checking insulation of a cell module assembly composed of a plurality of pouch cells includes a first probing unit electrically contacted to an electrode of the cell module assembly; a second probing unit electrically contacted to aluminum films of selected ones of the pouch cells in the cell module assembly; and a measuring unit for measuring an insulation resistance between the first probing unit and the second probing unit. This apparatus may measure insulation resistances of a plurality of pouch cells of the cell module assembly at once, thereby ensuring faster insulation checking.08-04-2011
20110189577BIPOLAR ELECTRODE/SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY, BIPOLAR BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a bipolar electrode/separator assembly including a bipolar electrode-adhesive film assembly including a bipolar electrode holding active materials, having different polarities, on central portions of top and bottom surfaces of a collector, respectively, and adhesive films on both top and bottom surfaces of the collector with respect to at least two of four edge surfaces of the collector on which electrode layers are not coated in the bipolar electrode, and a separator stacked on one or both top and bottom surfaces of the bipolar electrode-adhesive film assembly, wherein the collector and the separator are directly bonded by the adhesive film to thereby seal the bipolar electrode. A bipolar battery including the bipolar electrode/separator assembly and methods of manufacturing the same are also disclosed. A battery having desired capacity and voltage is provided by electrically connecting such bipolar electrode/separator assemblies either in series or in parallel according to usage.08-04-2011
20110189575METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL - Provided are a method for manufacturing a polymer electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, a membrane electrode assembly and a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. The manufacturing method includes (S08-04-2011
20110189521MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL AIR COOLING STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery pack having two or more hexahedral battery modules, each including a plurality of chargeable and dischargeable plate-shaped battery cells or unit modules (unit cells), mounted in a pack case, wherein the battery pack is used as a power source for driving a vehicle, has a battery capacity of 5 KWh or more, and removes heat generated during the charge and discharge of the unit cells using an air cooling method, the unit cells of each of the battery modules are vertically stacked such that the number of the unit cells corresponds to a height of a battery pack installation space defined in the vehicle while neighboring unit cells are spaced apart from each other such that a coolant channel is defined between the respective unit cells, the pack case is formed in a shape corresponding to the battery pack installation space in the vehicle, the hexahedral battery modules being arranged in an inner space of the pack case, and a coolant for removing heat from the unit cells is introduced through at least one side of the pack case, passes through the battery modules horizontally, and is discharged through the other side of the pack case.08-04-2011
20110189514MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK OF IMPROVED SAFETY - Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack including a battery module assembly configured in a structure in which a plurality of battery modules, each of which comprises a plurality of battery cells or unit modules connected in series to each other while being mounted in a module case, is electrically connected to each other while being arranged in a lateral direction such that the battery modules are in contact with each other, a pair of side support members for covering sides of outermost battery modules of the battery module assembly, and at least one top connection member for connecting the side support members at a top of the battery module assembly, wherein at least one of the side support members has a region (weak portion) exhibiting low resistance to volume expansion, the weak portion being partially formed at the at least one of the side support members for inducing local deformation of the battery modules upon occurrence of swelling, thereby causing a short circuit.08-04-2011
20110189509FRAME MEMBER AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a frame member including an upper frame member having one major surface to which a protection circuit module (PCM) is mounted, and a lower frame member coupled with the upper frame member, the upper and lower frame members being provided at opposite major surfaces thereof with semi-cylindrical battery receiving parts corresponding to outer surfaces of the cylindrical unit cells mounted between the upper and lower frame members, a spacer provided at opposite major surfaces of a rectangular frame with pluralities of semi-cylindrical battery receiving parts corresponding to outer surfaces of the cylindrical batteries, the battery receiving parts being partially open such that the battery receiving parts communicate with neighboring battery receiving parts on the same plane, and a battery pack including the frame member and the spacer.08-04-2011
20110187971 NOVEL GELLING AGENT, A LIQUID CRYSTAL GEL COMPRISING THE SAME, AND A LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE LIQUID CRYSTAL GEL - The present invention relates to a novel gelling agent comprising of a silane-amide chemical structure, a liquid crystal gel comprising the same and a liquid crystal device comprising said liquid crystal gel.08-04-2011
20110187970PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PROTECTIVE FILM, POLARIZER AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and more particularly, to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition capable of showing an excellent anti-static performance, and solving a transferring problem of additives and a problem concerning a balance of low-rate and high-rate peel strength, by comprising a) an acrylic copolymer including a monomer having a functional group capable of chelating with a metal salt, and a hydrophobic monomer and b) a metal salt.08-04-2011
20110184140COPOLYMER COMPRISING ALKENE, ACRYLATE AND UNSATURATED ORGANIC ACID, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides a copolymer that includes at least one alkene monomer, at least one acrylate monomer and at least one the unsaturated organic acid monomer having one or more double bonds, and a method of manufacturing the same.07-28-2011
20110184102FLAME RETARDANT POLYCARBONATE RESIN COMPOSITION HAVING HIGH INFRARED TRANSMISSION - Provided is a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin composition. The resin composition contains (A) 83 to 93% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (B) 6 to 17% by weight of aromatic phosphate, and (C) 0.08 to 0.3% by weight of fluoroolefin. The resin composition exhibits excellent infrared transmissivity and flame retardancy.07-28-2011
20110183216NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte including an electrolyte salt and an electrolyte solvent, the non-aqueous electrolyte further including a compound containing both a carboxy group and a (meth)acrylic group, and a secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte. The use of the compound containing both the carboxy group and the (meth)acrylic group as a component for an electrolyte significantly reduces the increase of battery thickness at high temperature storage.07-28-2011
20110183161CYLINDRICAL LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A cylindrical lithium secondary battery includes an anode and a cathode, capable of occluding or emitting lithium ions; a non-aqueous electrolyte; and a CID (Current Interrupt Device) for intercepting electric current and lowering inner pressure when the inner pressure of the secondary battery is increased. The cylindrical lithium secondary battery may ensure the safety of the battery with respect to overcharging and also at the same time prevent the problem wherein the CID is activated too early, such that the battery stops its operation when the battery is used in a high-temperature environment.07-28-2011
20110181826RADIAL-SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOUND, AND OPTICAL FILM AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a radial-shaped liquid crystal compound, and an optical film and a liquid crystal display device comprising the same. Particularly the present invention provides a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 comprising a radial-shaped core of tetraphenyl ethylene in which four phenyl groups are bonded to an ethylene group, and makes it possible to provide an optical film which can minimize the change of color according to viewing angle and has an improved contrast ratio and high refractive anisotropy, and a liquid crystal display device comprising the same, by using the compound.07-28-2011
20110181813POLARIZATION PLATE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a polarizer having an antistatic layer and a liquid crystal display. The present invention may provide a polarizer which may prevent malfunction of devices by static electricity generated in preparation or use procedures even without using the ITO layer conventionally formed between the upper glass substrate of a liquid crystal panel and a polarizer in a liquid crystal display for an antistatic purpose, and has excellent physical properties such as endurance reliability under high temperature or high humidity condition and optical characteristics, and a liquid crystal display thereof.07-28-2011
20110178333CATALYST FOR GAS-PHASE CONTACT OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBON, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND GAS-PHASE OXIDATION METHOD OF HYDROCARBON USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a catalyst for use in gas-phase contact oxidation of hydrocarbon with an improved yield and selectivity, a preparation method thereof, and a method of a gas-phase oxidation of the hydrocarbon using the same. The catalyst comprises a composite metal oxide of Mo, V, Te and Nb; and a palladium or palladium oxide attached to the composite metal oxide, wherein an atomic molar ratio of the palladium attached to the composite metal oxide to the molybdenum contained in the composite metal oxide ranges from 0.00001:1 to 0.02:1.07-21-2011
20110178332CATALYST FOR GAS-PHASE CONTACT OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBON, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND GAS-PHASE OXIDATION METHOD OF HYDROCARBON USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a catalyst for use in gas-phase contact oxidation of hydrocarbon with an improved yield and selectivity, a preparation method thereof, and a method of a gas-phase oxidation of the hydrocarbon using the same. The catalyst comprises a composite metal oxide of Mo, V, Te and Nb; and a tungsten or tungsten oxide attached to the composite metal oxide, wherein an atomic molar ratio of the tungsten attached to the composite metal oxide to the molybdenum contained in the composite metal oxide ranges from 0.00001:1 to 0.02:1.07-21-2011
20110177569MUTANT OF PROPIONYL-COA TRANSFERASE FROM CLOSTRIDIUM PROPIONICUM AND PREPARING METHOD FOR PLA OR PLA COPOLYMER USING THE SAME - Provided is a mutant of propionyl-CoA transferase from 07-21-2011
20110177388ANODE COATED WITH LITHIUM FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - An anode for a lithium ion secondary battery includes an anode, and a LiF-based coating layer formed with LiF-based particles on a surface of the anode. The LiF-based coating layer has a thickness of 0.05 to 1 μm. The anode allows the LiF-based coating layer created by side reaction of LiPF6 during a battery charging/discharging process to be relatively uniformly formed on the anode surface, thereby elongating the life cycle of a lithium ion secondary battery.07-21-2011
20110177367MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK CASE OF EXCELLENT COOLING EFFICIENCY - Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’), which can be charged and discharged, is mounted, wherein the battery pack case is provided at an upper part and a lower part thereof with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port, respectively, which are directed in opposite directions so that a coolant for cooling the unit cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in a direction perpendicular to a stacking direction of the unit cells, the battery pack case being further provided with a flow space (‘a coolant introduction part’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘a coolant discharge part’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port, an upper end inside of the coolant introduction part facing the top of a unit cell stack is configured to have an inclined plane inclined from the end opposite to the coolant inlet port toward the coolant inlet port at a positive (+) angle (A) to the top of the unit cell stack, the coolant inlet port is inclined at an angle (B) greater than the inclination angle (A) of the inclined plane so as to correspond to the internal structure of a device in which the middle or large-sized battery pack case, including the battery module, is mounted, and the inclination angle (A) of the inclined plane is 3 to 8 degrees when the inclination angle (B) of the coolant inlet port is 20 to 80 degrees.07-21-2011
20110177262ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PROTECTIVE FILM FOR A POLARIZING PLATE, POLARIZING PLATE, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a protective film for polarizers, which includes a cured product of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a polarizer, and a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the present invention, a pressure-sensitive adhesive showing excellent endurance reliability in high-temperature and/or high-humidity conditions and having superior physical properties such as cuttability, re-peeling property, and workability can be provided. In particular, it is possible to provide the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which can prevent light leakage that may occur in an LCD, even when being applied to a film having a low stress optical coefficient.07-21-2011

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