20th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110117424 | CASE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A secondary battery case with improved extreme temperature exposure characteristics and a secondary battery. The secondary battery case includes: a quadrangular case body receiving and sealing an anode and a cathode, which are insulated from each other at a predetermined distance, and a liquid electrolyte; and at least one safety device that is coupled to the case body, wherein the safety device applies a force in a predetermined direction, wherein the predetermined direction is adjacent to a direction orthogonal to a line and the line extends in a direction orthogonal to a side wall of the case body from the center of gravity of the case body. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117425 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery for reinforcing rigidity and having an easy venting structure. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly for charging or discharging a power source; and a case for accommodating the electrode assembly and being sealed, wherein the case comprises: a first cover and a second cover, wherein the electrode assembly is accommodated in a space formed between the first cover and the second cover, wherein the first cover and the second cover are formed of different materials, and wherein the second cover | 2011-05-19 |
20110117426 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a support body receiving the electrode assembly, and an external member coupled to the support body, wherein the support body and the external member together enclose the electrode assembly. Another secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate; and a support body receiving the electrode assembly and including a body and a terminal forming part, wherein the terminal forming part is provided with a first electrode terminal electrically connected to the first electrode plate and a second electrode terminal electrically connected to the second electrode plate, and the terminal forming part is integrally formed with the body. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117427 | BATTERIES - A battery. A electrode plate assembly is disposed in a casing and includes at least one current collection tab. At least one conductive primer is fit in the current collection tab of the electrode plate assembly and includes an inner threaded portion. At least one sealing cover is connected to the casing. At least one metal washer is disposed between the conductive primer and the sealing cover. At least one first insulation washer is fit on the sealing cover. At least one hollow conductive terminal is riveted to the first insulation washer and metal washer. At least one bolt is fastened to the inner threaded portion of the conductive primer via the hollow conductive terminal, first insulation washer, sealing cover, and metal washer and abuts the hollow conductive terminal. A laser welding treatment is applied between the bolt and the hollow conductive terminal, providing a sealing effect therebetween. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117428 | LITHIUM BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A lithium battery including a negative electrode containing a negative active material into which lithium ions intercalate at an electrical potential equal to or greater than 1.2 V with respect to a potential of Li, and a method of manufacturing the lithium battery. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a lithium battery includes: a positive electrode; a negative electrode including a negative active material into which lithium ions intercalate at an electrical potential equal to or greater than 1.2 V with respect to a potential of Li; an electrolyte including a nonaqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt; and a first layer formed on at least one portion of the surface of the negative electrode by chemical reactions involving a first compound represented by Formula 1, elements contained in the electrolyte, and the negative active material. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117429 | GALVANIC CELL WITH IMPROVED LIFETIME - The invention relates to a galvanic cell, which chemically stores energy and supplies electric energy. The galvanic cell comprises at least two electrodes ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117430 | RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive active material for intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode including a negative active material for intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; and a polymer electrolyte including a polymer, a non-aqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt. The rechargeable lithium battery has a battery capacity per unit area of the positive electrode from about 3.3 mAh/cm | 2011-05-19 |
20110117431 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A lithium secondary battery including an electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte impregnated in the electrode assembly, the electrode assembly containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode having a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode mixture layer formed on the negative electrode current collector, the negative electrode mixture layer containing a binder and negative electrode active material particles, the negative electrode active material particles containing at least one of silicon and a silicon alloy, and a separator interposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode. The binder contains a polyimide resin having a branch structure formed by imidizing a polyvalent amine having a valency of 3 or more and a tetracarboxylic dianhydride. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117432 | INORGANIC BINDERS FOR BATTERY ELECTRODES AND AQUEOUS PROCESSING THEREOF - The present invention concerns battery electrodes, and more particularly rechargeable lithium battery electrodes, with active materials, containing an inorganic binder for cohesion between the electrode materials and adhesion to a current collector. These electrodes are produced from an aqueous slurry of active electrode materials, optionally conductive additives and a soluble precursor or nanoparticles or a colloidal dispersion of the inorganic binder by spreading the slurry on a current collector and drying. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117433 | SOLID ELECTROLYTE CELL AND POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL - A solid electrolyte cell includes: a positive electrode side layer having a positive electrode active material layer; a negative electrode side layer; and a solid electrolyte layer formed between the positive electrode side layer and the negative electrode side layer, wherein the positive electrode active material layer contains a lithium phosphoric acid compound which is in an amorphous state and is represented by the following formula (1), | 2011-05-19 |
20110117434 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved so that a reaction between the positive electrode active material and a non-aqueous electrolyte is restricted in a case where charging voltage is increased. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117435 | HIGH-POWER BATTERY - A method of forming battery electrodes with high specific surface and thin layers of active material is disclosed. The method enables low series resistance and high battery power. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117436 | Silicon Whisker and Carbon Nanofiber Composite Anode - A carbon nanofiber can have a surface and include at least one crystalline whisker extending from the surface of the carbon nanofiber. A battery anode composition can be formed from a plurality of carbon nanofibers each including a plurality of crystalline whiskers. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117437 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - The invention provides a positive electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which is capable of alleviating generation of gas during charge/discharge with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution penetrated therein, and a method for fabricating the same. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117438 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY USING THE SAME - An electrode assembly and a rechargeable battery using the same include a positive electrode including a positive current collector and a positive active material on the positive current collector; a negative electrode including a negative current collector and a negative active material on the negative current collector; an outer electrode including an outer current collector and an outer active material on the outer current collector, wherein the outer current collector includes an outer surface facing away from an outer separator and an inner surface facing toward the outer separator, and the outer active material is on both the outer surface and the inner surface, and wherein a thickness of the outer active material is less than at least one of a thickness of the positive active material or a thickness of the negative active material. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117439 | MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND USING SUCH MEMBRANES - The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a membrane, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117440 | SOLID ELECTROLYTE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING SOLID ELECTROLYTE - A solid electrolyte comprising:
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20110117441 | RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY - A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode including a positive active material being capable of intercalating or deintercalating lithium; a negative electrode including a carbon-based negative active material and a water-soluble binder; and a polymer electrolyte including a polymer, a non-aqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt, wherein the polymer comprises a polymerization product of a first monomer represented by Chemical Formula 1 with a second monomer which is one or more of monomers represented by Chemical Formulae 2 to 7: | 2011-05-19 |
20110117442 | Polymer Composition for Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Method of Preparing Same, and Rechargeable Lithium Battery Including Same - A polymer composition for a rechargeable lithium battery including a polymer of a first monomer selected from methylmethacrylate (MMA), acrylonitrile (AN), or a combination thereof, and a second monomer of ethylene oxide (EO), as well as a lithium salt. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117443 | ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM BATTERY AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrolyte for a lithium battery and a lithium battery including the electrolyte. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117444 | Electrolytic Solution and Lithium Battery Employing the Same - Disclosed is an electrolytic solution including an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive. The additive includes maleimide compound and vinylene carbonate. The maleimide compound can be maleimide, bismaleimide, polymaleimide, polybismaleimide, maleimide-bismaleimide copolymer, or combinations thereof. The lithium battery employing the described electrolytic solution has a higher capacity of confirmation, higher cycle efficiency, and longer operational lifespan. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117445 | ELECTROLYTES FOR LITHIUM AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES - The present invention provides an electrolyte for lithium and lithium-ion batteries comprising a lithium salt such as LiF | 2011-05-19 |
20110117446 | INHIBITION OF ELECTROLYTE OXIDATION IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES WITH ELECTROLYTE ADDITIVES - A lithium ion battery electrolyte for use in lithium ion batteries. The electrolyte includes LiPF | 2011-05-19 |
20110117447 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte for a secondary battery includes a solvent and an electrolyte containing a lithium salt. The solvent contains 4-fluoroethylene carbonate and a chain carboxylic ester represented by the formula R | 2011-05-19 |
20110117448 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - An object of the invention is to provide an inexpensive non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that allows reversible charge and discharge to be carried out. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the invention includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing carbon capable of storing and releasing potassium, and a non-aqueous electrolyte including potassium ions. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117449 | SILICON-CONTAINING ALLOYS USEFUL AS ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES - An electrode composition for a lithium ion battery having the formula Si | 2011-05-19 |
20110117450 | Electrolytic diffusion fuel cell - The invention is a new and improved method of generating an electric current in an Electrolytic Fuel Cell. An electric current is produced by the rupture of hydrogen bonds to oxygen atoms of water molecules by hydrolyzation of alkaline metals from the surface of a tape passing through a turbulent moving stream of a diffuse mixture of air and water. The electrons produced by the chemical reaction of dissociation are subsequently attracted to the finned surfaces of an ionic capacitor which is connected in series with an electrolytic capacitor which delivers the current to the load. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117451 | Biological Fuel Cell and Methods - A fuel cell has an anode and a cathode with anode enzyme disposed on the anode and cathode enzyme is disposed on the cathode. The anode is configured and arranged to electrooxidize an anode reductant in the presence of the anode enzyme. Likewise, the cathode is configured and arranged to electroreduce a cathode oxidant in the presence of the cathode enzyme. In addition, anode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the anode to transduce a current between the anode and the anode enzyme and cathode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the cathode to transduce a current between the cathode and the cathode enzyme. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117452 | Biological Fuel Cell and Methods - A fuel cell has an anode and a cathode with anode enzyme disposed on the anode and cathode enzyme is disposed on the cathode. The anode is configured and arranged to electrooxidize an anode reductant in the presence of the anode enzyme. Likewise, the cathode is configured and arranged to electroreduce a cathode oxidant in the presence of the cathode enzyme. In addition, anode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the anode to transduce a current between the anode and the anode enzyme and cathode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the cathode to transduce a current between the cathode and the cathode enzyme. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117453 | FUEL REFORMER AND POWER GENERATION APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a fuel reformer which enables power generation to be actually performed even in the case of using very-safe familiar things such as food and drink and food scraps as a fuel of a biofuel cell. The fuel reformer is used for a fuel cell which generates power as an oxidation reduction reaction progresses using enzyme as a catalyst, and has: a primary fuel introduction unit for introducing a primary fuel; a fuel reforming unit communicating with the primary fuel introduction unit and reforming the primary fuel to a secondary fuel from which electrons can be emitted by an oxidation reduction reaction using enzyme as a catalyst; and a secondary fuel supplying unit communicating with the fuel reforming unit and supplying the secondary fuel to the fuel cell. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117454 | ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - The invention relates to an electrode for oxygen reduction comprising a porous organic material and at least one inherently conducting polymer such as a charge transfer complex or a conductive polymer, optionally combined with a non-conducting polymer. A current conductor may be located intermediate the porous organic material and the inherently conductive polymer. The electrode is suitable for use with an ion-conducting membrane and fuel such as hydrogen, an alcohol or borohydride to form a fuel-cell. The electrode is also suitable for use with an anode, such as a reactive metal and an electrolyte to form a battery. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117455 | Metal-Air Fuel Cell Module - A metal-air fuel cell module includes a cap seat connected detachably to a casing and having a plug portion extending into an inner accommodating space in the casing for plugging an opening in the casing; a conductive gas-diffusion sheet disposed in the casing for covering sealingly air inlets in the casing, and permitting air to pass through; an electrolyte solution filled in the inner accommodating space; a metal sheet disposed in the inner accommodating space and connected detachably to the plug portion of the cap seat; a first electrode plate mounted on the casing, extending into the inner accommodating space and in electrical contact with the gas-diffusion sheet; and a second electrode plate mounted in the cap seat, extending into the inner accommodating space and in electrical contact with the metal sheet. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117456 | ZINC AIR FUEL CELL WITH ENHANCED CELL PERFORMANCE - Provided is a zinc air fuel cell with enhanced cell performance, more particularly a zinc air fuel cell which includes a separator-electrode assembly including a perforated metal plate as a cathode current collector, a catalyst-coated carbon paper, a separator, a perforated metal plate as an anode current collector, and a tilted nonconductive support. Furthermore, a metal plate may be placed on the tilted nonconductive support and connected to the anode current collector in the separator-electrode assembly to enlarge the active area of the anode current collector. For the zinc air fuel cell according to the present invention, a manufacturing cost may be reduced by using a mixture of MnO | 2011-05-19 |
20110117457 | Fuel Battery Module and Fuel Battery Device - Provided is a fuel battery module and a fuel battery device which achieve improved power generation efficiency. The fuel battery module is configured by housing a cell stack ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117458 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell main body containing a fuel cell having an anode side at which fuel is reacted, exhaust products arising at the anode side of the fuel cell as a result of the reaction at the anode side. A recirculation passage is located inside the fuel cell main body and recirculates a proportion of the exhaust products directly to the anode side of the fuel cell for reaction at the anode side. The recirculation passage may include an ejector arrangement for mixing fresh fuel with the recirculated exhaust products and may also include a reforming catalyst for partially reforming the mixture in the recirculation passage. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117459 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ENERGY USING A STREAM OF LIQUID ALKALI METAL - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for capturing electrical energy from a process designed for producing hydrogen. An electrode is placed within a stream of liquid alkali metal that flows through a titration module and interacts with water to produce, among other byproducts, hydrogen. Another electrode is placed within a reaction chamber that houses the water. The electrodes can then be coupled to a terminal, and during the hydrogen generation process (when the liquid alkali metal and water interact) the stream of liquid alkali metal acts as an anode and the electrode in the water as a cathode. Current flows, and energy is captured and made available as electrical energy at the terminal, which can be connected to electrical loads. The terminal may be connected with the terminal of a fuel cell that is consuming the hydrogen that is being produced, thus providing additional voltage and/or current. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117460 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A fuel cell system capable of improving performance and stability of the system by using stack off-gas includes: a power generation unit that generates power through an electrochemical reaction of a first fuel and a first oxidant; a reforming unit that supplies the first fuel to the power generation unit; a heating unit that receives second fuel and a second oxidant, combusts the second fuel, and is thermal-conductively coupled with the reforming unit; and a connection unit that connects the heating unit with the power generation unit to be in fluid communication and supplies off-gas of the power generation unit to the heating unit. The off-gas is supplied to the heating unit in a pulse type. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117461 | HYDROGEN GENERATION DEVICE AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM PROVIDED THEREWITH - A hydrogen generation device or a fuel cell system of the present invention can prevent deterioration or breakage of portions of the hydrogen generation device, which is caused by thermal stress attributable to repeated operation and halt. Thus, it is possible to increase the life and enhance the stability of the device and the system. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117462 | Methods and apparatuses for distributed fuel cells with nanotechnology - An electrochemical cell which includes an anode half-cell, a cathode half-cell, an ion-host species formed within the reactant path between the two half-cells, an optional gate electrode influencing the electrical potential of the ions, and an optional mechanical interchange influencing the rate of charge transfer. Mechanical energy may be interchanged with chemical energy. The half-cells may be operated independently by accumulation and deployment of the ion-host intermediate species. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117463 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD AND ASSEMBLY - An assembly ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117464 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING THE THERMAL BALANCE OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fuel cells system ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117465 | FUEL CELL - Disclosed is a fuel cell ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117466 | Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems - According to one embodiment of the present invention a fuel cell system comprises: (i) a plurality of fuel cell packets, each packet comprising at least one fuel inlet, at least one fuel outlet, a frame, and two multi-cell fuel cell devices, the fuel cell devices situated such that an anode side of one fuel cell device faces an anode side of another fuel cell device, and the two fuel cell devices, in combination, at least partially form a fuel chamber connected to the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet; (ii) a plurality of heat exchange packets, each packet comprising at least one oxidant inlet, at least one oxidant outlet, and an internal oxidant chamber connected to the at least one oxidant inlet and the least one oxidant outlet; the heat exchange packets being parallel to and interspersed between the fuel cell packets, such that the heat exchange packets face the fuel cell packets and form, at least in part, a plurality of cathode reaction chambers between the heat exchange packets and the fuel cell packets; (iii) a housing supporting and enclosing the fuel packets and the heat exchange packets; (iv) an oxidant inlet plenum operatively connected to oxidant inlets of the heat exchange packets; (v) an oxidant exhaust plenum operatively connected to the cathode reaction chambers; (vi) an inlet fuel manifold connected to fuel inlets of the fuel cell packets; and (vii) an exhaust fuel manifold connected to the fuel outlets of the fuel cell packets. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117467 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A first detection line is set in a lower temperature range than a limit line representing an upper limit temperature of a motor allowed by an inverter and represents a reference motor temperature at a required output for fuel cells as a temperature criterion where a controller changes over the means for achieving the sufficient hydrogen stoichiometric ratio from recycling hydrogen with a circulation pump to increasing the hydrogen concentration. When the motor temperature reaches or exceeds the first detection line at the required output for the fuel cells, the controller prevents an increase in rotation speed of the motor and regulates the openings of a shutoff valve and a regulator to increase the concentration of hydrogen supplied from a hydrogen tank to the fuel cells and thereby increase the hydrogen supply pressure. This arrangement effectively prevents an increase of the motor temperature, while achieving the sufficient hydrogen stoichiometric ratio. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117468 | PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING A PRESSURIZED FUEL FLOW - A fuel cell-based system includes an electromechanical pressure relief system to prevent an overpressure condition from damaging the anode circuit of a fuel cell stack or creating a hazardous environment. Upon detection of a fuel flow pressure in a fuel path between a fuel source and the fuel cell stack, the pressure relief system isolates the anode circuit from the fuel path, vents the fuel flow, and shuts down the fuel cell system. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117469 | FUEL CELL STACK CONDITIONED TO OPERATE SAFELY WITH FAILED CELLS - The oxidant inlets of the reactant gas flow field grooves ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117470 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising a housing including a chamber for accommodating a fuel cell stack. The fuel cell system has various features that can also be independently embodied, namely: a U-shaped air channel including air inlet channels and air outlet channels which include an inlet or outlet on the same side of the housing of the fuel cell system; at least two fans or compressors that are disposed downstream of each other in an air flow direction in the air inlet channel or in the air outlet channel; a housing that has two additional, separate housing sections apart from a chamber for a fuel cell stack and an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel; and an air bypass channel which is arranged between an air inlet channel for introducing ambient air into a chamber for the fuel cell stack and an air outlet channel for discharging air from the chamber for the fuel cell stack. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117471 | FUEL CELL DEVICE - A fuel cell device is provided in which the gas input passages are separate from the exhaust gas passages to provide better flow of reactants through the pores of the electrodes. First and second porous electrodes are separated by an electrolyte layer that is monolithic with a solid ceramic support structure for the device. First and second input passages extend within the respective electrodes, within the electrolyte layer, and/or at the surfaces that form the interface between the respective electrodes and the electrolyte layer. First and second exhaust passages are spaced apart from the input passages, and extend within the respective electrodes and/or at a surface thereof opposite the interface surface with the electrolyte layer. Gases are adapted to flow through the respective input passages, then through the pores of the porous electrodes, and then through the respective exhaust passages. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117472 | POLYMER DISPERSANT ADDITION TO FUEL CELL ELECTRODE INKS FOR IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY - An ink composition for forming a fuel cell electrode includes a catalyst composition, a polymeric binder, a polymeric dispersant, and a solvent. The polymeric dispersant includes a perfluorocyclobutyl-containing polymer. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117473 | Manifold device for tube type solid oxide fuel cell - A manifold device for a tube type solid oxide fuel cell including a manifold body including at least one of a first opening for fluid inflow and a second opening for fluid outflow; at least one of a first manifold unit in the manifold body, the first manifold unit distributing fluid flowing in the first opening portion into channels, and a second manifold unit in the manifold body, the second manifold unit integrating fluid flowing in channels out to the second opening; and a plurality of tube type ports, each tube type port having a tube type body contacting and protruding from an outer surface of the manifold body, being connected to and in fluid communication with the channels, and including a heat interception unit in a portion of the tube type body. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117474 | Solid electrolyte and electrochemical system including the solid electrolyte - Solid electrolyte comprising organic compound containing the organic polymer with hydroxyl group, inorganic compound, and water intended to provide the solid electrolyte that is less susceptible to performance deterioration even under high temperatures of 100° C. or higher and the electrochemical system using the said solid electrolyte. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117475 | Anode supported solid oxide fuel cell - An anode supported solid oxide fuel cell including a cylinder-type anode, the cylinder-type anode having a hollow part therein; an electrolyte and an air gap sequentially laminated on an outer peripheral surface of the anode; and a plurality of conductors in the hollow part, the conductors being capable of current collecting in the cell. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117476 | Direct-Methanol Fuel Cell - According to one embodiment, a direct-methanol fuel cell includes an anode which includes a current collector and a first catalytic layer formed on the current collector and into which an aqueous methanol solution is introduced, a cathode which includes a current collector and a second catalytic layer formed on the current collector and into which an oxidizer is introduced and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode. The second catalytic layer includes a catalyst, a perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid polymer, and a ternary metal-containing copolymer. The ternary metal-containing copolymer includes a first vinyl monomer containing an organic metal complex of Pt, a second vinyl monomer containing an organic metal complex of M1, where M1 is a metal selected from Sn, Zn, Ni, Fe, Co, Al and Cu and a third vinyl monomer containing an organic metal complex in which M2 is ionically bonded, where M2 is Eu or La. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117477 | Photopolymerizable Compositions - Currently known holographic recording media and sensors have a number of disadvantages, for example, silver halide-based recording media is expensive to produce and unsuitable for use in certain sensor applications, and photopolymer-based recording media make it difficult to record multiple holographic images, thus, generally, rendering them unsuitable for use in sensors. Holographic recording media according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise a polymer matrix and a chemical group that dimerizes by forming a cyclic bridge through photocycloaddition. These holographic recording media are cost-effective, allow recording of multiple holographic images, and enable production of sensors with controlled observable response to an external stimulus. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117478 | HOLOGRAM PREPARATION METHOD, HOLOGRAM AND SECURITY MEDIUM USING SUCH HOLOGRAM - A method of preparing a hologram where an original image is recorded as interference fringes on a predetermined recording surface by arithmetic operations using a computer, the method including: a step of defining an original image formed as a three-dimensional image, a hologram recording plane for recording the original image, and reference light to be irradiated onto the hologram recording plane, a step of defining a large number of arithmetic operation points on the hologram recording plane and arithmetically determining the intensity of the interference wave formed by an object light beam emitted from each object and the reference light for each of the arithmetic operation points and a step of preparing physical interference fringes on a medium on the basis of the intensity distribution of interference wave obtained on the recording plane in the arithmetically determining step, the front-most part of the three-dimensional image being arranged near the hologram recording plane at the time of defining the original image. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117479 | REFLECTIVE EXPOSURE MASK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING REFLECTIVE EXPOSURE MASK, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A reflective exposure mask, a method of manufacturing the reflective exposure mask, and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device for improving yield in an EUVL (extreme-ultraviolet lithography) using a reflective exposure mask formed to a reflective exposure mask blank are provided. A reflective exposure mask for EUVL includes a low-reflectivity conductor film, a multilayer reflecting film, and an absorber formed on a mask substrate in sequence. The low-reflectivity conductor film has a reflectivity lower than reflectivities of the multilayer reflecting film and the absorber. The absorber forms an absorber pattern in a pattern region of the mask substrate. The multilayer reflecting film has a light-shielding band formed by being removed in a portion surrounding an outer periphery of the pattern region in a groove-like shape. The low-reflectivity conductor film is exposed at a bottom portion of the light-shielding band in a groove-like shape. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117480 | TITANIA AND SULFUR CO-DOPED QUARTZ GLASS MEMBER AND MAKING METHOD - A titania and sulfur co-doped quartz glass member is provided. Due to co-doping of titania and sulfur, the quartz glass member undergoes zero expansion at a certain temperature and low thermal expansion over a wide temperature range, and is thus suited for use in a commercial EUV lithography tool. A manufacturing method and an optical member for EUV lithography are also provided. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117481 | PELLICLE FOR LITHOGRAPHY - A pellicle for lithography is provided that includes a pellicle frame provided with an atmospheric pressure adjustment hole that extends through from an outer peripheral face to an inner peripheral face, a ratio S/L of a cross-sectional area S (mm | 2011-05-19 |
20110117482 | PELLICLE FOR LITHOGRAPHY - A pellicle for lithography is provided that includes a pellicle frame provided with one or more atmospheric pressure adjustment holes having an inner peripheral face with a shape that opens out in going toward the inside of the pellicle frame. There is also provided a process for producing the pellicle for lithography, the process comprising a step of forming the pellicle for lithography and a step of spray-coating a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition from inside the pellicle frame. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117483 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - Aspects of the present invention provide an electrophotographic photosensitive member in which an intermediate layer contains metal oxide particles, an organic resin, and a specific compound (fluorenone derivative), and a process cartridge and an electrophotographic apparatus including the electrophotographic photosensitive member. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117484 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a photoconductive layer, an intermediate layer, and a surface layer. When Si+C atom density in the surface layer is represented by D | 2011-05-19 |
20110117485 | TONER COMPOSITION, DEVELOPER COMPRISING THE TONER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTION OF A VOLUME BODY - The present invention relates to a toner composition for forming a masking pattern for use e.g. in connection with a method of building up a three-dimensional body from a large number of mutually connected layers of powder particles that are bonded to each other using radiant heat. The toner composition consists of powder particles that arc able to withstand a temperature of at least 200° C. without sticking together. It also relates to a developer that comprises the toner composition and carrier particles and a method in connection with the production of a volume body by using a toner composition or a developer according to the invention. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117486 | TONER COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure provides polyesters suitable for use in forming toners. In embodiments, a polyester may be subjected to phase inversion emulsification, in which charge control agents are added so that the polyester emulsion includes charge control agents therein. The resulting polyester emulsion with charge control agents may then be utilized to form toner particles. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117487 | JOB ERROR CORRECTION IN A MULTICOLOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT ENGINE - A method and system for printing image documents using a variety of toners where some toners using a multi-development station having two or more development stations. These toners are co-printed prior to fixing, on the receiver by the multi-development station. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117488 | CARRIER AND TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER COMPOSED OF THE CARRIER - An objective is to provide a carrier exhibiting stable charge providing ability in which sufficient charge can be provided to toner having a small particle diameter, and no image contamination such as fog caused by toner scattering via lack of electrification is generated. Another objective is to provide a carrier capable of maintaining a charging level of no interference for image formation even under the image forming condition at which a charging level for printing a number of prints continuously is difficult to be maintained. Disclosed is a carrier comprising a core particle made of ferrite possessing Mg and coated thereon, a resin, wherein the core particle has a ratio of the number of irregular-shaped core particles of at most 5%, based on the total number of core particles, and a surface of the core particle has grains having a maximum grain diameter of 2-5 μm. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117489 | COMPOUND AND RADIATION-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION - A compound shown by the following formula (1). | 2011-05-19 |
20110117490 | METHODS OF FORMING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods of forming electronic devices are provided. The methods involve alkaline treatment of photoresist patterns and allow for the formation of high density resist patterns. The methods find particular applicability in semiconductor device manufacture. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117491 | RESIST COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN - A resist composition including a base material component (A) that exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under the action of acid, an acid generator component (B) that generates acid upon exposure, and an nitrogen-containing organic compound (D), wherein the nitrogen-containing organic compound (D) includes a compound represented by general formula (d1) shown below: | 2011-05-19 |
20110117492 | PHOTORESIST COATING AND DEVELOPING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER METHOD AND INTERFACE APPARATUS - A photoresist coating and developing apparatus | 2011-05-19 |
20110117493 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (X): | 2011-05-19 |
20110117494 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (X): | 2011-05-19 |
20110117495 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (X): | 2011-05-19 |
20110117496 | NEGATIVE PHOTOSENSITIVE FLUORINATED AROMATIC RESIN COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a negative photosensitive fluorinated aromatic resin composition having a low relative permittivity, low water absorptivity, high heat resistance and high productivity. The composition includes a photosensitizer, a solvent and a fluorinated aromatic prepolymer represented by the following formula (1): | 2011-05-19 |
20110117497 | ACRYLATE DERIVATIVE, HALOESTER DERIVATIVE, POLYMER COMPOUND AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION - An acrylate derivative represented by the following general formula (1): | 2011-05-19 |
20110117498 | PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is a photosensitive resin composition which exhibits proper optical density and hydrophobicity when it is formed into a light-shielding film, and which is useful in preventing the color mixing or position deviation of color ink when the color ink is charged in a region defined by a light-shielding film. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117499 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN USING THE SAME, AND FLUORINE-CONTAINING POLYMERIC COMPOUND - A fluorine-containing polymeric compound which contains a structural unit (f1) that is decomposable in an alkali developing solution as a block copolymer portion, a base component (A) that exhibits increased solubility in an alkali developing solution under the action of acid, and an acid generator component (B) that generates acid upon exposure. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117500 | Carrier Sheet for a Photosensitive Printing Element - An improved apparatus for thermally developing a flexographic printing element to reveal a relief image on the surface and a method of using the apparatus to develop a flexographic printing element. The apparatus typically comprises means for softening or melting a crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; at least one roll that is contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and capable of moving over at least a portion of the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element to remove the softened or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; and means for maintaining contact between the at least one roll and the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element. A layer of resilient compressible material is positioned between the flexographic printing element and a supporting conveying means. The means for softening or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element comprise a heater positioned adjacent to the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and/or heating the at least one roll that contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element. The apparatus may also contain an exposure device to crosslink and cure the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element prior to thermal development. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117501 | RESIST UNDERLAYER POLYMER, RESIST UNDERLAYER COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PATTERNING USING THE SAME - A resist underlayer polymer, a resist underlayer composition including the same, and a method of patterning using the same, the resist underlayer polymer including a repeating unit represented by at least one of Chemical Formula 1 and Chemical Formula 2: | 2011-05-19 |
20110117502 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYER OPTICAL DISK - A method for producing a multilayer optical disk including a plurality of information storage layers is disclosed. The method includes a mastering step of preparing a plurality of metal dies, a replicating step of producing a base plate onto which a desired pattern is transferred using the plurality of metal dies and forming recordable/reproducible information storage layers. The desired pattern includes a wobbling tract pattern that is formed by combining a plurality of wobble patterns each having the same fundamental frequency. The mastering step produces the plurality of metal dies for the plurality of information storage layers having a shape that specifies a track groove whose shape factor differs from one information storage layer to another. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117503 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD - The present invention provides an exposure apparatus including an illumination optical system, the illumination optical system includes a mirror array optical element including a plurality of mirror elements having reflecting surfaces which reflect light from a light source, the plurality of mirror elements having angles that can be independently controlled with respect to the light from the light source, a first optical system configured to guide the light from the light source to the mirror array optical element, and receive light reflected by a predetermined mirror element, an angle of which is controlled to guide the light reflected by the reflecting surface to the reticle, a second optical system which is present on a side of the light source with respect to the first optical system, and a third optical system which is present on a side of the reticle with respect to the first optical system. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117504 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A DEPOSITION ON AN UNCAPPED MULTILAYER MIRROR OF A LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for removal of a deposition on an uncapped multilayer mirror of an apparatus. The method includes providing a gas that includes one or more of H | 2011-05-19 |
20110117505 | TERTIARY AIR ADDITION TO SOLID WASTE-FIRED FURNACES FOR NOX CONTROL - Through the addition of tertiary air and a reduction of secondary air, NOx emissions from a waste-to-energy (WTE) boiler may be reduced. The tertiary air is added to the WTE at a distance from the secondary air, in a boiler region of relatively lower temperatures. A secondary NOx reduction system, such as a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system using ammonia or urea, may also be added to the boiler with tertiary air to achieve desirable high levels of NOx reductions. The SNCR additives are introduced to the WTE boiler proximate to the tertiary air. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117506 | Coanda Gas Burner Apparatus and Methods - A gas burner apparatus for discharging a mixture of fuel gas, air and flue gas into a furnace space of a furnace wherein the mixture is burned and flue gas having a low content of nitrous oxides and carbon monoxide is formed is provided. The burner tile includes at least one gas circulation port extending though the wall of the tile. The interior surface of the wall of the tile includes a Coanda surface. Fuel gas and/or flue gas conducted through the gas circulation port follows the path of the Coanda surface which allows more flue gas to be introduced into the stream. The exterior surface of the wall of the tile also includes a Coanda surface for facilitating the creation of a staged combustion zone. Also provided are improved burner tiles, improved gas tips and methods of burning a mixture of air, fuel gas and flue gas in a furnace space. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117507 | PIVOT PIN FOR FURNACE SIDE REMOVAL - Disclosed herein is a novel nozzle tip assembly | 2011-05-19 |
20110117508 | PORTABLE GAS TORCH SUITABLE FOR IGNITING A FLAME IN COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT - A portable hand held torch for use in manually igniting a standing pilot flame, a main burner flame, or any other suitable flame. In an illustrative embodiment, the portable hand held torch may include a torch body having a torch tip such that when the torch is lit, the torch tip emits a flame. The torch tip may include a hollow tip body with a first end and a second opposing end. The hollow tip body may define an initial combustion chamber. A fuel source conduit may provide fuel to the initial combustion chamber, and a high energy capacitive discharge igniter may provide a reliable ignition spark upon demand. The high energy capacitive discharge igniter may extend into the initial combustion chamber and be held in a fixed position relative to the fuel source conduit to help ensure consistent and reliable ignition, even in severe industrial environments. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117509 | IMPROVED INSULATION FOR RADIANT BURNER - A radiant burner ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117510 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Dust Particulates From Preheated Particulate Material - A method for removing sulfur containing dust particles from particulate material exiting a material preheater in which the particulate material is heated by kiln off gases may include a number of steps. Off gases from the kiln are directed through a gas conduit to the preheater to preheat particulate material traveling through the preheater in a direction countercurrent to the direction of off gas flow through the preheater. Material exiting the preheater is directed to a material bypass conduit that is separated from the gas conduit and is flow connected to a material inlet to the kiln. A stripping gas is directed through the conduit to entrain dust particles in the preheated material and to carry said dust particles away from the preheated material. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117511 | Heating and Cooling of Working Fluids - A heat exchanger may be associated with a heat transfer system to promote flow of heat energy from a heat source to a multi-phase fluid. The heat exchanger may be associated with an expansion portion. The fluid may be a refrigerant to which nano-particles may be added. Embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in an air-conditioning system as well as a water heating system. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117512 | Manufacturing method for semiconductor device and manufacturing apparatus for semiconductor device - A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device including: determining pattern dependency of a radiation factor of an element forming surface of one wafer having a predetermined pattern formed on the wafer; determining a heating surface of the wafer, based on the pattern dependency of the radiation factor; holding the one wafer having the determined heating surface and another wafer having a determined heating surface, spaced at a predetermined distance in such a manner that non-heating surfaces of the one wafer and the another wafer oppose to each other; and heating the each heating surface of the one wafer and the another wafer. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117513 | DEVICE FOR THE THERMAL TREATMENT OF WORKPIECES - The invention relates to a device for the thermal treatment of workpieces, in particular printed circuit boards or the like equipped with electrical and electronic components, said device comprising a process chamber ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117514 | Silicon Firnaceware for Stressed Film - A method of fabricating the semiconductor wafer processing fixtures for having longer longevity on high stressed film applications such as LPCVD-SiN, silicon carbide and other ceramics than that of non-processed parts. One aspect of the invention includes nitriding, oxidizing, or carbiding a surface layer of a polysilicon part, such as furnaceware, for converting silicon to a silicon compound and its converted surface covers and masks the underlying polycrystalline structure. A plasma immersion ion implantation of a heavy noble gas or carbon, silicon or nitrogen is followed by to form high-energy states creating gettering states adjacent the surface and the ion implanted region serves to anchor production layers such as LPCVD-SiN forming on the polysilicon part. As a result of gettering effect, tightly bonded high stressed film onto a polysilicon part allows the CVD deposition of much thicker films without peeling or cracking as long as the gettering effect remains. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117515 | Device and method for tooth and gum cleaning for pets using a pen delivery and tooth gel - A device and method for tooth and gum cleaning in pets with a novel pen delivery and tooth gel. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117516 | SURGICAL GUIDE, AND A METHOD FOR POSITIONING A DRILL USING THE SURGICAL GUIDE - Provided is a surgical guide used in implant treatment, with which the tip of a drill can be observed and cooling water can be sufficiently provided not to cause bone burns, and which will not allow the drill to tilt more than necessary and is compatible with drills having different diameters. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117517 | LIQUID JET APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DENTAL TREATMENTS - Systems and methods for using a liquid jet apparatus for dental treatments are disclosed. In one implementation, the liquid jet apparatus may include a handpiece configured to deliver a high velocity liquid jet to a desired location in the mouth of a patient. The handpiece may include a positioning member having a channel through or along which the jet can propagate. The positioning member may have a distal end portion configured to be at least partially disposed in a pulp cavity, canal space, or opening in the tooth under treatment. During operation, the jet may impact an impingement surface of the distal end portion of the positioning member and be deflected as a spray through one or more openings in the distal end portion. The liquid jet apparatus may be used for root canal treatments. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117518 | APPLICATOR TIP - Methods and devices for delivering precise metered amounts of dental material during a dental procedure. The invention provides devices and methods for restricting the delivery area of the exit of a dental compule or capsule, thereby providing a specific amount of dental material. The devices include applicator tips having a smaller fluid exit than that of the compule or capsule that can be mated externally with a dental compule or capsule to reduce the amount of instant dental material being delivered from the capsule or compule. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117519 | Sinus membrane lifting and lateral separation instrument - A sinus membrane lifting instrument comprising a longitudinally extending handle portion, an angled neck extending longitudinally from the handle portion and a disc-shaped tip extending from the angled neck, the angled neck including means for sensing tension in a sinus membrane as it is being lifted by the instrument from its bony support floor. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117520 | IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING GUMS AND BONE AUGMENTATION AND PRESERVATION - Embodiments described herein are related to fillers that are placed within an extraction site in need of bone augmentation and preservation. The fillers encourage sufficient new bone growth in order that normal jaw bone deterioration following tooth removal is prevented. The fillers create, arrange, and assemble an ideal growth environment for new bone growth to rapidly grow and preserve the original contours of an individual's jaw bone. Further embodiments described herein are related to dental implants that are arranged to provide a scaffold upon which a damaged or missing dental papilla may regrow. The dental implants may include a micro-pattern to facilitate directional cell growth. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117521 | BIOLOGICAL REGENERATE - The present invention relates to the field of microvascular reconstruction surgery of bone defects. More specifically, the invention relates to a biological jaw regenerate and to methods of preparing said jaw regenerate. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of reconstructing a jaw defect in a patient in need thereof. | 2011-05-19 |
20110117522 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - The invention provides a screw type dental implant system ( | 2011-05-19 |
20110117523 | ABRASIVE AGENTS - The present invention relates to the use of a polyalkenoate acid, such as polyacrylic acid or polymaleic acid, in the manufacture of an air abrasive agent for use in conditioning dental tissue, methods of using such air abrasive agents, dental compositions comprising a polyalkenoate acid, air abrasive agents comprising a polyalkenoate acid and at least one of a bioactive glass, a glycine salt, baking soda and alumina, methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis using an air abrasive agent comprising a polyalkenoate acid. | 2011-05-19 |