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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
20110175021PROCESS OF MAKING CATHODE MATERIAL CONTAINING NI-BASED LITHIUM TRANSITION METAL OXIDE - The present invention provides for a process of making a Ni-based lithium transition metal oxide cathode active materials used in lithium ion secondary batteries. The cathode active materials are substantially free of Li07-21-2011
20110175020NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided are an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery having high reversible capacity and excellent charge/discharge efficiency, comprising a complex composed of ultra-fine Si phase particles and an oxide surrounding the ultra-fine Si phase particles, and a carbon material; and a method for preparing the same. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprising producing a complex composed of ultra-fine Si particles and an oxide surrounding the ultra-fine Si particles by mixing a silicon oxide and a material having an absolute value of oxide formation enthalpy (ΔH07-21-2011
20110171512MIDDLE 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, and the battery pack case is further provided with beads formed in a concavo-convex shape for improving the structural stability of the battery pack case against an external force, the beads being constructed in an outwardly-protruding structure to allow the coolant to be uniformly introduced into the battery module from the coolant inlet port in the advancing direction of a fluid in a flow space (“inlet duct”) defined between the coolant inlet port and the battery module.07-14-2011
20110171441MULTI-LAYERED ACRYLIC RETARDATION FILM AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a retardation film that comprises a) a first acrylic resin layer, and b) a second acrylic resin layer that is layered on at least one side of a) the first acrylic resin layer and comprises an acrylic resin and 1 to 20 parts by weight of rubber component based on 100 parts by weight of the acrylic resin. The retardation film according to the present invention has excellent optical transparency, haze, brittleness, mechanical strength, heat resistance, durability, and the like.07-14-2011
20110168944CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium-transition metal composite oxide represented by the following formula (1), which contains an excess of lithium, so as to exhibit enhanced rate characteristics under high rate charge/discharge conditions: Lii+aNi′bNi″cMndCoeO2 (1) wherein each of a, b, c, d and e has the same meaning as defined in the disclosure. The cathode active material according to the present invention includes an excess of lithium and, different from conventional technologies, a lithium-transition metal composite oxide containing a nickel element with a predetermined oxidation number, so that the active material exhibits a stable crystal structure and excellent rate characteristics under high rate charge/discharge conditions.07-14-2011
20110168432METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATTERN, AND AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATTERN PRODUCED THEREBY - Provided are a method for producing an electrically conductive pattern, and an electrically conductive pattern produced by the method, the method including the steps of: a) forming an electrically conductive pattern on a substrate, and b) blackening the surface of the electrically conductive pattern by immersing the electrically conductive pattern in a halogen solution which oxidizes the surface of the electrically conductive pattern.07-14-2011
20110165474ELECTROLYTE FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides an electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries that allows the batteries to operate safely at a charging voltage up to 4.35V, wherein the electrolyte comprises a combination of a fluoroethylene carbonate compound and a linear ester compound as solvent. Also, the present invention provides a lithium secondary battery that can operate at a charging voltage up to 4.35V, which comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte comprises fluoroethylene carbonate compound and linear ester compound as solvent.07-07-2011
20110165463CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a cathode active material based on lithium nickel oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel oxide has a nickel content of at least 40% among overall transition metals and is coated with a compound not reacting with an electrolyte (“non-reactive material”), which is selected from a group consisting of oxides, nitrides, sulfides and a mixture or combination thereof not reacting with an electrolyte, as well as a carbon material, at a surface of the lithium nickel oxide.07-07-2011
20110160413TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX, CATALYST COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME AND OLEFIN POLYMER USING CATALYST COMPOSITION - Provided are a novel transition metal complex where a monocyclopentadienyl ligand to which an amido group is introduced is coordinated, a catalyst composition including the same, and an olefin polymer using the catalyst composition. The transition metal complex has a pentagon ring structure having an amido group connected by a phenylene bridge in which a stable bond is formed in the vicinity of a metal site, and thus, a sterically hindered monomer can easily approach the transition metal complex. By using a catalyst composition including the transition metal complex, a linear low density polyolefin copolymer having a high molecular weight and a very low density polyolefin copolymer having a density of 0.910 g/cc or less can be produced in a polymerization of monomers having large steric hindrance. Further, the reactivity for the olefin monomer having large steric hindrance is excellent.06-30-2011
20110159378Electrode Having Solid Electrolyte Interface And Secondary Battery Using The Same - Disclosed is an electrode having a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film partially or totally formed on a surface thereof, the SEI film being formed by electrical reduction of a cyclic diester compound and a sulfinyl group-containing compound. Further, a secondary battery comprising the electrode is disclosed.06-30-2011
20110159377NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a secondary battery including an electrolyte and/or an electrode, the electrolyte including an electrolyte salt and an electrolyte solvent, i) a cyclic carbonate compound substituted with at least one halogen element; and ii) a compound containing a vinyl group in a molecule thereof, and the electrode including a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer partially or totally formed on the surface thereof by electrical reduction of the two compounds.06-30-2011
20110152529TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX, CATALYST COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME AND OLEFIN POLYMER USING CATALYST COMPOSITION - Provided are a novel transition metal complex where a monocyclopentadienyl ligand to which an amido group is introduced is coordinated, a catalyst composition including the same, and an olefin polymer using the catalyst composition. The transition metal complex has a pentagon ring structure having an amido group connected by a phenylene bridge in which a stable bond is formed in the vicinity of a metal site, and thus, a sterically hindered monomer can easily approach the transition metal complex. By using a catalyst composition including the transition metal complex, a linear low density polyolefin copolymer having a high molecular weight and a very low density polyolefin copolymer having a density of 0.910 g/cc or less can be produced in a polymerization of monomers having large steric hindrance. Further, the reactivity for the olefin monomer having large steric hindrance is excellent.06-23-2011
20110152461RESIN HAVING SUPERIOR IMPACT STRENGTH AND COLOR, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed is a resin having excellent impact resistance and color, and a method of preparing the same, and more specifically, a resin having the excellent impact resistance and color, and a method of preparing the same, in which the resin includes (a) an occlusion seed consisting of i) a base seed including 99.95 to 99 wt % of alkyl methacrylate and 0.05 to 1 wt % of crosslinker, and ii) a copolymer of aromatic vinyl compound and alkyl acrylate occluding the base seed; (b) a polymer core surrounding the occlusion seed; and (c) a polymer shell surrounding the core, and according to the present invention, it is effective in providing a resin having superior impact strength, transparency, and color, in which the resin can be used as an excellent impact modifier when applying on a polymethylmethacrylate resin, and a method of preparing the same.06-23-2011
20110151379BLACK MATRIX COMPOSITION WITH HIGH LIGHT-SHIELDING AND IMPROVED ADHESION PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a black matrix photosensitive resin composition having high light-shielding and improved adhesion properties and a black matrix for a liquid crystal display including the same. The black matrix photosensitive resin composition comprises an alkali-soluble binder resin, a multi-functional monomer having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a photopolymerization initiator, an adhesion accelerator, a solvent, and a colorant comprising black pigments. A Cardo type binder is mixed in an amount of 10 to 90 wt % and an acryl type binder is mixed in an amount of 10 to 90 wt % based on a total weight of the alkali-soluble binder resin including the Cardo type binder and the acryl type binder.06-23-2011
20110151328CATHODE MATERIALS AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY CONTAINING THE SAME - Provided is a cathode active material composed of lithium nickel oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel oxide contains nickel in an amount of 40% or higher, based on the total weight of transition metals, and the cathode active material comprises a first coating layer provided on the surface thereof and a second coating layer provided on the surface of the first coating layer, wherein the first coating layer is composed of a non-reactive material selected from the group consisting of oxides, nitrides, sulfides and mixtures or complexes thereof and the second coating layer is composed of a carbon-based material.06-23-2011
20110140036CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a cathode active material which is lithium transition metal oxide having an α-NaFeO06-16-2011
20110139347ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, ADHESIVE SHEET, AND BACK GRINDING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including a polymer of a monomer mixture containing isobonyl (meth)acrylate, a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, and a semiconductor wafer backgrinding method. In the present invention, by using isobonyl (meth)acrylate which is a hard-type monomer and has a low hydrophilic property, a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having superior releasing and re-releasing properties and wettability with respect to the wafer, and having an excellent wafer-proofing property; a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet prepared by using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition; and a backgrinding method using the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be provided.06-16-2011
20110135994MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY MODULE - Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery module comprising: a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells or unit modules electrically connected with each other; a first module case constructed in a structure to entirely surround one side end of the battery cell stack and to partially surround the upper and lower ends of the battery cell stack; a second module case coupled with the first module case, the second module case being constructed in a structure to entirely surround the other side end of the battery cell stack and to partially surround the upper and lower ends of the battery cell stack; a sensing member mounted to the first module case or the second module case; and a battery management system (BMS) mounted to the first module case or the second module case.06-09-2011
20110135972HIGH POWER SECONDARY BATTERY SYSTEM COMPRISING ASYMMETRIC CHARGED CELLS - Disclosed herein is a battery system including two or more kinds of cell lines having different charge and discharge characteristics, wherein each cell line includes one or more battery cells connected in series with each other. In the battery system according to the present invention, the battery cells of at least one cell line exhibit a high-rate charge characteristic, whereas the battery cells of at least another cell line exhibit a high-rate discharge characteristic. Consequently, the high-rate charge and discharge characteristics are improved, and the balance between the charge and discharge characteristics is maintained, whereby the battery system according to the present invention is used as a power source having a high power.06-09-2011
20110135544Apparatus For The Hydroformylation Of Olefins - The present invention relates to a method for preparing aldehydes by reacting olefins with a synthesis gas including carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and to an apparatus therefore. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preparing aldehydes, characterized by spraying and supplying olefins, synthesis gas including carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and a catalyst composition into an oxo reactor through a nozzle, and to an apparatus therefore. According to the present invention, the hydroformylation efficiency can be improved, thereby obtaining desirable aldehydes with a high yield.06-09-2011
20110130532NOVEL COMPOUNDS, CATALYST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING OF CYCLOOLEFIN-BASED POLYMER USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a novel metallocene compound, a catalyst composition including the compound and an olefin polymer prepared using the same. The metallocene compound and the catalyst composition can be used for preparing the olefin polymer with high copolymerization degree and high molecular weight. Particularly, the block copolymer with high heat resistance can be prepared by using the metallocene compound, and the olefin polymer with high melting point (Tm) can be obtained, even if co-monomer is used at an increased amount in preparation of olefin polymer.06-02-2011
20110129729ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL HAVING CORE-SHELL STRUCTURE - Disclosed is an electrode active material having a core-shell structure, which includes: (a) a core capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; and (b) a shell including a polymer or an oligomer having a glass transition temperature of 25° C. or less when impregnated with an electrolyte, wherein a surface of the core is coated with the shell. Also, an electrode manufactured by using the electrode active material and a secondary battery including the electrode are disclosed. The shell (b) suppresses the formation of an SEI layer during initial charge of a battery, and prevents initial capacity reduction. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve a high capacity battery. The electrode active material having a core-shell structure, specially a metal (loid) based electrode active material having a core-shell structure can have a slightly higher electric capacity, compared to a conventional electrode active material, specially a conventional metal (loid) based electrode active material, and can minimize gas generation during charge/discharge.06-02-2011
20110128009APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING BATTERY CELL VOLTAGE USING ISOLATION CAPACITOR - An apparatus for measuring a battery cell voltage includes a battery having a cell group; a first switching unit for selectively connecting both terminals of each battery cell of the cell group to conductive lines; a first voltage charging unit connected between the conductive lines to primarily charge a cell voltage; a second voltage charging unit for relaying the charged voltage in the first voltage charging unit for secondary charging; a cell voltage sensing unit for sensing the voltage charged in the second voltage charging unit; and a second switching unit for inter06-02-2011
20110127513NOVEL NITROGEN-CONTAINING HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND AND ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a novel nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivative and an organic electronic device using the same. The organic electronic device according to the present invention has excellent properties in terms of efficiency, driving voltage, and a life span.06-02-2011
20110124781POLYCARBONATE RESIN COMPOSITION WITH EXCELLENT FLAME RETARDANCY - A polycarbonate resin composition is provided. The composition comprises (A) 50 to 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (B) 5 to 30% by weight of a polymethyl methacrylate resin, (C) 5 to 20% by weight of a phosphate compound, (D) 0.01 to 2% by weight of a metal sulfonate as an organic salt, and (E) 0.05 to 2% by weight of a fluorinated olefin. The composition is highly flame retardant and scratch resistant.05-26-2011
20110123927PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION CONTAINING POLYIMIDE RESIN AND NOVOLAK RESIN - A photosensitive resin composition is provided. The photosensitive resin composition comprises a) an alkali-soluble polyimide resin, b) an alkali-soluble novolak resin, c) a photosensitizer, and d) an organic solvent. The photosensitive resin composition is resistant to heat and can be used to form a pattern whose lateral angles are easily controllable. A large difference in developability between exposed and unexposed portions of the photosensitive resin composition is caused when patterning. The photosensitive resin composition is advantageous in terms of sensitivity, resolution, heat resistance and adhesiveness. Particularly, the lateral angles of the pattern can be easily controlled by varying the contents of the alkali-soluble resins. Therefore, the photosensitive resin composition is useful in the formation of an insulating film pattern of an organic light emitting diode (OLED).05-26-2011
20110117720METHOD FOR PREPARING CERIUM OXIDE, CERIUM OXIDE PREPARED THEREFROM AND CMP SLURRY COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for preparing cerium oxide which enables preparation of cerium oxide showing improved polishing performance, cerium oxide prepared therefrom, and CMP slurry comprising the same.05-19-2011
20110117662MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE - Provided is a cathode active material containing a Ni-based lithium mixed transition metal oxide. More specifically, the cathode active material comprises the lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of Li05-19-2011
20110117422ELECTROLYTE COMPRISING EUTECTIC MIXTURE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME - An electrolyte includes (a) a eutectic mixture of an alkoxy alkyl group-containing amide compound and an ionizable lithium salt; and (b) a carbonate-based compound. The electrolyte has excellent thermal and chemical stability and exhibits a low lowest limit of electrochemical window. Also, the electrolyte shows low viscosity and high ion conductivity, so it may be usefully applied as an electrolyte of electrochemical devices using various anode materials.05-19-2011
20110117332ACRYLATE RESIN, PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME, AND PHOTORESIST PATTERN - Disclosed are an acrylate resin included in a chemically amplified photoresist composition for forming a thick film, a chemically amplified photoresist composition including the same, and a photoresist pattern fabricated therefrom. The photoresist composition including the acrylate resin can achieve an improvement of sensitivity without damaging major characteristics such as compatibility (dispersion stability), spreading characteristics, developing characteristics, and resolution. In addition, a thick resist pattern can be formed with such a composition, and the pattern can have excellent sensitivity, developing characteristics, pattern characteristics, crack resistance, and plating resistance.05-19-2011
20110117296ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, POLARIZING PLATE, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, including an interpenetrating polymer network structure in a cured state and comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive strength stabilizer; a polarizer; and a liquid crystal display. In the present invention, by using the stabilizer having a functional group capable of rapidly reacting with a multifunctional crosslinking agent, the change of the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength over time is quickly terminated right after preparation, thereby the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength is rapidly stabilized. The pressure-sensitive adhesive of the present invention has an excellent removability in a room-temperature or warming condition. Also, the pressure-sensitive adhesive can efficiently suppress light leakage, and has an excellent workability and durability in a high-temperature and/or high-humidity condition.05-19-2011
20110116022ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, AND POLARIZING PLATES AND LCDS UTILIZING THE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a polarizer and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and more particularly, to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including (A) an acrylic copolymer and (B) a liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure. The liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure according to the present invention has superior solubility and compatibility with pressure-sensitive adhesive resin, and thus the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including the liquid optically-anisotropic compound can relax stress caused by shrinkage of the polarizer and effectively compensate negative birefringence. Therefore, the polarizer and the LCD device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition can prevent light leakage originating from stress concentration in spite of long-term use.05-19-2011
20110114874METHOD OF PREPARING MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE - Provided is a method for preparing a lithium mixed transition metal oxide, comprising subjecting Li05-19-2011
20110114873MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE - Provided is a lithium mixed transition metal oxide having a composition represented by Formula I of Li05-19-2011
20110111341POLYIMIDE AND PHOTORESIST RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THEREOF - The present invention provides polyimide applied to the buffer coating of semiconductors and a photosensitive resin composition including the same. The polyimide is a polyimide polymer represented by Chemical Formula 1 below. Further, the present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition, including 1) BDA-series soluble polyimide having an i-ray permeability of 70% or more; 2) a polyamic acid having elongation of 40% or more; 3) a novolak resin, and 4) diazonaphthoquinone-series photosensitive substance and having a high resolution, high sensitivity, an excellent film characteristic, and mechanical physical properties which are the requirements of semiconductor buffer coating.05-12-2011
20110111306NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium salt and an organic solvent. Based on 100 parts by weight of the non-aqueous electrolyte solution, the non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes 1 to 5 parts by weight of sultone-based compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond in a cyclic structure; 1 to 5 parts by weight of cyclic carbonate compound with a vinyl group; 5 to 10 parts by weight of cyclic carbonate compound that is substituted with halogen; and 1 to 5 parts by weight of dinitrile-based compound. This non-aqueous electrolyte solution improves stability of a SEI film formed on a surface of an anode of a lithium secondary battery and thus improves normal temperature cycle performance and high temperature cycle performance.05-12-2011
20110111305NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A non-aqueous electrolyte includes (i) an inhibitor against a reaction between an anode and a linear ester; (ii) a mixed organic solvent containing cyclic carbonate and the linear ester; and (iii) an electrolyte salt, wherein the inhibitor is any one compound or a mixture of at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of cyclic carbonate with a vinyl group, fluorinated ethylene carbonate, vinylene carbonate, cyclic acid anhydride, a compound having a cyclic S═O group and an acrylate-based compound. Also, an electrochemical device includes a cathode, an anode and the above non-aqueous electrolyte.05-12-2011
20110111218EPOXY-BASED COMPOSITION, ADHESIVE FILM, DICING DIE-BONDING FILM AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided are an epoxy composition, an adhesive film, a dicing die bonding film and a semiconductor device using the same. Specifically, the epoxy composition and a use thereof are provided, wherein the epoxy composition has a gel content of 5˜20%, measured under certain conditions. The epoxy composition according to the present invention, as an adhesive agent, shows excellent elastic properties, when prepared to have a low glass transition temperature, exhibiting good adhesion at high temperature and having minimal occurrence of buns during processing. According to the present invention, it is therefore possible to prevent defects owing to die cut shift, during a wire bonding or molding process at high temperature, and obtain a highly reliable semiconductor device owing to the excellent adhesiveness and workability of the adhesive agent.05-12-2011
20110111140ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, POLARIZING PLATE, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a polarizer, and a liquid crystal display (LCD). According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, which shows excellent endurance reliability in a high-temperature or high-humidity condition, has superior workability such as a superior re-cutting or re-peeling property, and is capable of effectively suppress light leakage occurring in an LCD, and a polarizer and an LCD which include a cured product of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.05-12-2011
20110109848PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS, POLARIZERS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions including interpenetrating polymer networks in a cured state, which comprise a multi-functional acrylate, a photo initiator and a thermal initiator; polarizers; and liquid crystal displays comprising the same. In the present invention, a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is provided, which can prevent light-leakage phenomenon, and has excellent physical properties such as endurance under high temperature and/or high humidity conditions and workability, such as removablility.05-12-2011
20110107680METHOD FOR PREPARING CERIUM CARBONATE - The present invention relates to a method for preparing cerium carbonate which enables preparation of hexagonal cerium carbonate by a simplified process, a cerium carbonate powder prepared thereby, and a method for preparing a cerium oxide powder using the same.05-12-2011
20110104958ELECTRICAL CONNECTING MEMBER FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a connection member for secondary batteries to achieve the electrical connection in a battery pack including two or more cylindrical secondary batteries in a physical contact manner, the connection member including an outer circumferential contact part contacting an electrode terminal of a lower battery cell along the outer circumferential region of the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell, such that the outer circumferential contact part can be electrically connected to the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell in a surface contact manner, for minimizing the change of resistance at the contact region against an external force and restraining a possibility that the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell is depressed, and a central contact part contacting an electrode terminal of an upper battery cell or the central region of a sidewall of the battery pack for providing an elastic contact force to the entire connection member mounted between the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells or between the electrode terminals of the battery cells and the sidewall of the battery pack.05-05-2011
20110104523CAP ASSEMBLY OF CYLINDRICAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CYLINDRICAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A cap assembly of a cylindrical rechargeable battery includes an integrated gasket obtained by integrating a first gasket covering a top cap, a PTC element, and a safety vent and a second gasket covering a CID. The rechargeable battery including the cap assembly has the advantages of increasing a contact area between a safety vent and a gasket by integrating the existing dual-gasket structure to thereby increase a sealing effect, increasing a short circuit reactivity of the CID by freely changing the gasket structure according to the diameter of the current interrupting member to thereby improve stability, simplify components, and reduce a production unit cost.05-05-2011
20110102885ADHESIVE SHEET, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, OPTICAL FILTER AND PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL - The present invention relates to an adhesive sheet, a manufacturing method thereof, an optical filter and a plasma display panel. The present invention provides an adhesive sheet having an excellent base adhesion property through a hydroxyl group applied to a base film and an isocyanate-based compound contained in an adhesive layer through a corona processing. Accordingly, the present invention provides an adhesive sheet having an excellent base adhesion property and improved high temperature stability by using a carboxyl group-containing acryl-based copolymer having a high glass transition temperature. Further, the adhesive sheet of the present invention contains a siloxane-based compound if needed, thus preventing an initial peeling force from being increased. Accordingly, the present invention provides an adhesive sheet with an excellent base adhesion property, high temperature stability, adhesive property and reworkability to glass, and provides a manufacturing method thereof, an optical filter containing the same and a plasma display panel.05-05-2011
20110101268PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR BLACK MATRIX - A photosensitive resin composition for a black matrix and a black matrix formed with the same are provided. The photosensitive resin composition for a black matrix includes a solvent consisting of 5-30 weight % of a first solvent having a boiling point of 110-159° C., 55-90 weight % of a second solvent having a boiling point of 160-200° C., and 3-15 weight % of a third solvent having a boiling point of 201-280° C., and the first solvent, the second solvent, and the third solvent are an aliphatic compound and use at least one solvent composition selected from a group consisting of alkyl ester, alkyl ketone, alkyl ether, and alkyl alcohol, and thus a uniform thin film having no surface defect can be obtained, and the photosensitive resin composition has an excellent process property while securing a high light shielding property and thus a black matrix pattern having a few defect can be obtained, and is thus useful for a liquid crystal display.05-05-2011
20110097768Novel Burkholderia Multivorans LG 31-3, Amidase Produced From the Same, and Method for Resolution of Racemic Mixture Using the Same - The present invention relates to a novel 04-28-2011
20110097630METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM ION POLYMER BATTERY, BATTERY CELL, AND LITHIUM ION POLYMER BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a lithium ion polymer battery is provided in which in injecting electrolyte into a lithium ion polymer battery, the battery cell is immersed in an electrolyte impregnation bath to allow the electrolyte to be impregnated into the cell. The electrolyte can be impregnated simultaneously, and as the battery cell is activated, the electrolyte is settled down in the interior of the battery cell. Thus, when the battery cell is sealed, a phenomenon that the electrolyte is present at the sealed portion can be prevented.04-28-2011
20110097615BATTERY CELL OF CURVED SHAPE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - The present invention relates to a battery cell which is housed in a variable state cell case in which a pole assembly having an anode/separating film/cathode laminate configuration is impregnated with an electrolytic solution. The pole assembly and the cell case are curved together in the same direction at both their ends relative to their central parts in vertical cross section in the axial direction, and they provide a battery cell having a configuration whereby they are curved in a single plane. When such a battery cell is installed in a device having a curved appearance in a single plane or is installed in a location which is curved in a single plane on the inside of a device, there are advantages in that it is efficient, can minimise waste in the space required because of the intimately fined configuration, and it allows the development of devices which have an aesthetically pleasing appearance and which have a diversity of design tailored to consumer preferences.04-28-2011
20110091775LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING WATER-DISPERSIBLE BINDER, CONDUCTION AGENT, AND FLUOROETHYLENECARBONATE - The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery. The present invention provides the lithium secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The negative electrode includes a water-dispersible binder and a conduction agent. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes fluoroethylenecarbonate (FEC). The batteries of the present invention are advantageous in that they have a high efficiency charging lifespan characteristic and enable high capacity charging in a short time.04-21-2011
20110091763ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTING MEMBER FOR BATTERY MODULE - Disclosed herein is a conductive electrode terminal connecting member configured to electrically connect plate-shaped secondary battery cells (‘battery cells’) constituting a battery module to each other. The electrode terminal connecting member includes a left-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of left-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells, and a right-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of right-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells. The left-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted, and the right-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted. During electrical connection, the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted through the slits of the left- and right-wing connection parts, are bent such that the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells come into tight contact with the top of the electrode terminal connecting member, and then the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are coupled to the electrode terminal connecting member by welding.04-21-2011
20110090507APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FOREIGN MATERIAL IN POUCH TYPE BATTERY - An apparatus and method for detecting a foreign material within a pouch type battery by performing a light scattering method on a surface of a battery case are provided. The apparatus for detecting a foreign material within a pouch type battery includes: a light source irradiating linear light to a surface of a battery case at a pre-set incident angle; a sensor unit sensing light reflected from the battery case; and a foreign material detection unit detecting the presence or absence of a foreign material and the position of the foreign material within a battery through the reflected light sensed by the sensing unit. A foreign material within a battery can to be quickly and accurately detected.04-21-2011
20110089367PRECURSOR FOR PREPARATION OF LITHIUM TRANSITION METAL OXIDE - Provided is a precursor for the preparation of a lithium transition metal oxide that is used for the preparation of a lithium transition metal oxide as a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, through a reaction with a lithium-containing compound, wherein the precursor contains two or more transition metals, and sulfate ion (SO04-21-2011
20110086274CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a cathode active material based on lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein an ion-conductive solid compound and conductive carbon are applied to a surface of the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide. A lithium secondary battery having the disclosed cathode active material has improved rate properties and high temperature stability, in turn embodying excellent cell performance.04-14-2011
20110086259WATER-RESISTANT POUCH TYPE SECONDARY CELL - The present invention relates to a pouch type secondary cell with high water-resistance. The pouch type secondary cell comprises a positive electrode, a separation layer, and a negative electrode. Here, the sealing unit of the secondary cell includes steps so that the sealing unit has an outer side thinner than an inner side in thickness. The present invention is advantageous in that the manufacture process can be simplified, the water-resistance and sealing property of sealing portions can be further improved, and the manufacture costs can be reduced.04-14-2011
20110086251CAP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING GASKET PREVENTED FROM SAGGING AND CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - A cap assembly is provided. The cap assembly comprises a main gasket surrounding the outer circumference of a safety vent and an auxiliary gasket surrounding the outer circumference of a current interrupt device (CID). The main gasket is supported by the auxiliary gasket, leaving no space between the main gasket and the safety vent. The cap assembly is constructed such that the auxiliary gasket prevents the main gasket seated on a beading portion from sagging. This construction makes the cap assembly effective in preventing an electrolyte from leaking. Further provided is a cylindrical secondary battery comprising the cap assembly.04-14-2011
20110081578CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed herein is a cathode active material based on lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide represented by Formula 1, wherein the lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide has nickel content of at least 40% among overall transition metals and is coated with an ion-conductive solid compound at a surface thereof. A lithium secondary battery having the disclosed cathode active material has advantages of not deteriorating electrical conductivity while maintaining high temperature stability, so as to efficiently provide high charge capacity.04-07-2011
20110081564BATTERY SYSTEM CONTAINING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL-CONTAINING CAPSULES IN INTERIOR CONFIGURATION THEREOF - Provided is a battery system in which an interior part of a battery structure includes particles (phase-change particles) containing materials (phase-change materials) having a high latent heat of phase change at a specific temperature, contained in a capsule made of an inert material. The battery system in accordance with the present invention can prolong a service life of the battery by inhibiting temperature elevation inside the battery under normal operating conditions without substantial effects on size, shape and performance of the battery, and further, can inhibit the risk of explosion resulting from a sharp increase in temperature inside the battery under abnormal operating conditions, thereby contributing to battery safety.04-07-2011
20110079752ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is an electrode active material comprising a nickel-based lithium transition metal oxide (LiMO04-07-2011
20110076546MIDDLE AND LARGE-SIZED BATTERY MODULE HAVING ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTING MEMBER AND INSULATING JOINT MEMBER - Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery module having a structure in which two or more plate-shaped secondary battery cells (‘battery cells’) are arranged in a lateral direction thereof, wherein the battery cells have electrode terminals arranged in the same direction, plate-shaped electrode terminal connecting members to electrically connect the battery cells to one another are electrically connected to oriented surfaces of the electrode terminals of the battery cells, each of the electrode terminal connecting members is provided at a top and/or bottom thereof with a coupling structure to interconnect electrode terminal connecting members, and at least one end of an insulating joint member coupled in the coupling structure is supported by a module case.03-31-2011
20110076531VOLTAGE SENSING MEMBER AND BATTERY MODULE EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a battery module configured in a structure in which two or more battery cells, each of which has electrode terminals formed at one end or opposite ends thereof, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells are electrically connected to each other, wherein the electrode terminals of the battery cells are formed of plate-shaped conductive members, the electrode terminals of the battery cells are folded such that the electrode terminals are in tight contact with each other to form a bent connection part at an electrical connection region between the battery cells, and the bent connection part is surrounded by a voltage sensing member mounted to the bent connection part.03-31-2011
20110076527DUAL SEALING CAP ASSEMBLY AND CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a cap assembly and a battery including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cap assembly for a cylindrical secondary battery, in which the support unit of a current interrupt device (CID) is seated in the inclined portion or the terraced portion of a gasket and thus the battery is dually sealed, thereby preventing the leakage of an electrolyte, and a cylindrical secondary battery including the cylindrical secondary battery. The cap assembly of the present invention is dually sealed for the leakage of an electrolyte. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the safety of the battery can be greatly improved because the electrolyte is rarely leaked although the battery is shocked because of dropping.03-31-2011
20110070501ADDITIVE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ELEMENT TO IMPROVE SAFETY - Disclosed herein is an additive for improvement in safety of an electrochemical device, including an inner core and an outer coating layer, wherein the inner core is formed using a volume-expandable material fused at more than a predetermined temperature while the outer coating layer is formed using a conductive material with higher conductivity than that of the inner core and covers an outer face of the inner core.03-24-2011

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