39th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120244308 | Threshold Mat and Floor Protector - A mat is described which is suitable for placement over the threshold of an opening for protecting the threshold and nearby floor or other surface from excessive wear caused by pets or foot traffic. The perimeter edge of the mat in one embodiment includes a cutout or contour that is sized and shaped to at least partially engage the side post or jamb near the opening. One or both ends of the mat may include a contour that is shaped to engage the side jamb. The contour in another embodiment includes a slot that at least partially engages the wall near the opening. Engagement between the contoured edge of the mat and the side post or wall helps resist unintended movement of the mat when in place. The mat may also include downward protrusions for engaging with the floor or floor covering. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244309 | LOAD BEARING PANEL MEMBER - A load bearing panel member having a first portion, a second portion, and an appearance surface portion is formed by injection molding such that the first portion includes a plurality of rib members forming a grid pattern on the first portion and another plurality of rib members extending toward the periphery of the first portion which may be non-orthogonal to each other and to the rib members forming the grid pattern. A tubular cavity may be formed within each of the non-orthogonal rib members by injecting a gas into the rib member during the molding process forming the panel. An appearance surface portion attached to the first portion and second portion of the panel member forms an integral hinge between the first and second portions of the panel member. The panel member may be configured as a floor panel of a vehicle. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244310 | PRIMARY CARPET BACKING - A primary carpet backing including at least a first and a second layer of fibers, characterized in that both the first and the second layer of fibers is a nonwoven layer of randomly laid fibers, that both the first layer of fibers and the second layer of fibers has a uniform composition throughout the layer, wherein the linear density of the fibers is in the range of 1 to 25 dtex, wherein both the first layer of fibers and second layer includes at least two different polymers and wherein at least one polymer included in the first layer is different from the polymers included in the second layer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244311 | INDUSTRIAL FABRIC COMPRISED OF SELECTIVELY SLIT AND EMBOSSED FILM - A nonwoven industrial fabric, and a method of constructing the fabric. The fabric comprises at least one layer of a polymeric film having a plurality of apertures extending from an upper surface through to a lower surface. Adjacent pairs of the apertures define land areas therebetween, and selected land areas comprise protrusions extending from at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the layer to form a profile to the respective surface. The method comprises optionally pre-embossing the film, cutting the film to provide the plurality of apertures, applying pressure to selected land areas to form the protrusions to create a contoured profile, and treating the film to set the contoured profile. Additional surface treatment can be provided, and two or more layers can be secured over each other for multilayer fabrics. The invention provides a simplified and economical construction, while maintaining stability and strength. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244312 | BREATHABLE GEL - Cushioning elements include a breathable material configured to allow gases to pass through at least a portion thereof, and a plurality of discrete segments of thermoplastic elastomeric gel (“gel”) heat-fused or otherwise attached to the breathable material. The gel comprises an elastomeric polymer and a plasticizer, with a plasticizer-to-polymer ratio of from about 0.3 to about 50. The plurality of discrete segments defines at least one breathable gap between adjacent discrete segments. Methods of forming cushioning elements include forming a plurality of discrete segments of gel, securing each segment to a breathable material, and providing a gas path through the breathable material and between adjacent segments. Another method includes providing molten gel within a mold, providing at least a second portion of the gel within a permeable material, and solidifying the gel to form discrete segments of gel. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244313 | HINGE TYPE SEAMING ELEMENT FOR JOINING ENDS OF AN INDUSTRIAL TEXTILE - A seaming element and a method of seaming an industrial textile. The seaming element comprises first and second components, each constructed of a substantially planar polymeric film, comprising a textile body contacting portion and a free edge, and at least one row of pairs of substantially parallel slits spaced across the component, the slits having first ends substantially equidistant from the free edge of the component, and the pairs of slits defining strips which are deformable out of a plane of the film. When the two components are attached respectively to textile edges to be seamed, and the components are brought together, deformed strips of the first component are alignable with deformed strips of the second component to interengage the two components and to define a channel for a seam securing means, thus providing a simple and secure seam which is compatible with the properties of the textile body. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244314 | MICROPERFORATED POLYMERIC FILM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Described herein are microperforated polymeric films comprising: opposed first and second surfaces separated by a first certain distance ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120244315 | TARPAULIN HAVING SIMULATED ROOFING SURFACE - A tarpaulin includes a plurality of warp strands and a plurality of weft strands, a protective weatherproof coating, and simulated roofing surface. The warp and weft strands are woven into a weave pattern to form a mesh substrate. The protective weatherproof coating may include one or more pigments, an ultraviolet stabilizer, flame retardants, and other fillers that protect the mesh substrate from exposure to various conditions. A simulated roofing surface is applied to the protective weatherproof coating by printing or like means. This simulated roofing surface can have the appearance of roofing materials such as shingles, shakes, or tiles. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244316 | Body art transfer device - A body art transfer device has a base support with a substantially nonabsorbent surface, and a coating of a body art composition. The composition has an amorphous, non-crystalline structure, and the coating has an approximate thickness of 0.5 mils to 5 mils. This device has the details and coloration of a tattoo printed upon the base support and placed under a protective cover. The body art transfer device allows for easy application of the body art composition to skin. The person then moves the base support upon their skin to transfer composition as a tattoo in its respective colors, shapes, and design to the skin. This device avoids usage of water and produces a temporary tattoo removed readily by people using ordinary soap and without strong chemicals or coarse abrasives. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244317 | METALLIC INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRAPHICS APPLICATIONS - A multi-phase system for creating a metallic effect on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate a first ink jet ink comprising a dispersion of reflective metallic particles in a suitable carrier system, to form a reflective coating layer; and applying a second ink jet ink over the reflective coating layer to form a protective coating layer. Optionally, an undercoat layer is printed on the substrate prior to applying the first ink jet ink. The second ink jet comprises at least one crosslinkable polymer or is otherwise energy curable. The second ink jet ink optionally imparts a color to the metallic image. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244318 | COVER GLASS FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - In order to eliminate non-uniformity in the appearance of a cover glass for photoelectric conversion devices, the reflectance curve of the cover glass is extremely flattened. Provided is a cover glass for photoelectric conversion devices that includes a glass sheet having an uneven surface such as a figured glass, and a reflection-reducing film formed on the uneven surface. The reflection-reducing film includes silica fine particles and a binder for the silica fine particles. The silica fine particles are arranged in a single layer on the top portion of the uneven surface of the glass sheet, while the silica fine particles are arranged in stacks to a thickness equivalent to at least three layers on the bottom portion of the uneven surface. The uneven surface of the glass sheet has an average spacing Sm of at least 0.4 mm but not more than 2.5 mm and an arithmetic average roughness Ra of 0.5 μm to 5 μm. The cover glass has a reflectance of at least 1.5% but not more than 3% over the entire wavelength range of 380 nm to 780 nm for incident light from the side on which the reflection-reducing film is formed. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244319 | IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An object provided with a particular alignment arrangement for use in aligning the object and a further object with respect to each other is disclosed. The alignment arrangement includes a first fine alignment mark in the form of a substantially regular grating, and a second coarse alignment mark located in the same area as the first alignment mark. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244320 | FIBROUS PRODUCT, EMBOSSING ROLL FOR PRODUCING SUCH FIBROUS PRODUCT, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH FIBROUS PRODUCT - A fibrous product, especially tissue paper product, non-woven product, or a hybrid thereof, especially hygiene and cleaning product, has at least one ply, the surface of which is partly covered with an embossing pattern. The pattern includes at least one first zone being micro-embossed with at least 30 embossing depressions per cm | 2012-09-27 |
20120244321 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRODUCT SHELL AND STRUCTURE - The disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a product shell. A diaphanous mold with a recess and a coating layer located inside the recess are provided. A substrate is disposed inside the recess. The coating layer is located between the recess and the substrate. The coating layer is cured to combine with the substrate by a curing device through the diaphanous mold. The substrate is then removed from the diaphanous mold to form the product shell. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244322 | METHOD FOR SPATIALLY RESOLVED ENLARGEMENT OF NANOPARTICLES ON A SUBSTRATE SURFACE - The invention relates to a method for spatially resolving the enlargement and fine adjustment of precious metal nanoparticles according to size on a substrate surface and to the nanoparticle arrangements and nanostructured substrate surfaces thereby produced and to the use thereof. The invention particularly relates to a method for spatially resolving the enlargement of precious metal nanoparticles present on a substrate, comprising the following steps: a) providing a substrate coated by precious metal nanoparticles, b) optionally functionalizing the substrate by means of an agent which supports the adhesion of the precious metal nanoparticles to the substrate, c) contacting the substrate with a precious metal salt solution, d) UV irradiating the substrate in contact with the precious metal salt solution, thus creating a reduction of the precious metal salt and a currentless deposition of elementary precious metal on the precious metal nanoparticles and corresponding growth of the precious metal nanoparticles in the irradiated regions of the substrate, and e) optionally using a mask in order to create localized growth of the precious metal nanoparticles in predetermined regions of the substrate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244323 | INJECTION MOULDING PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPONENTS - Components are produced by injecting a thermoplastic melt into a mold, wherein a flat blank of two or more fiber woven or non-crimp fiber fabrics connected at one or both sides thereof with a randomly oriented fiber layer and impregnated with a thermoplastic is heated to above the softening temperature of the thermoplastic, the thus expanded porous blank is laid out adjacent to one of the two inner walls of the mold, the mold is closed, compressing the blank, reopened to a desired width, and thermoplastic melt is injected into the porous core. Components with the shape of flat, bent, curved or buckled plates prepared by the process are particularly useful in automotive applications | 2012-09-27 |
20120244324 | Thermo-pressed cushioning support device - A thermo-pressed cushioning support device includes a topping sheet of cushioning material, a substrate sheet of cushioning material and at least a padding attached between the topping sheet of cushioning material and the substrate sheet of cushioning material. The padding undergoes an external force pressing treatment along with the topping sheet and the substrate sheet in a high temperature condition, melting and mating the topping and the substrate sheets into one entity. The heat treatment creates thermo-binding lines or regions of geometric patterns on the topping sheet, and also internal pockets within the topping sheet, where the padding is enclosed in such a way to provide impact reducing and shape modeling effects intended for the present invention. Embodiments of the thermo-pressed cushioning support, such as seat cushion, back cushion, couch cushion, or mattress topper, provide benefits to the user's body that include reduced anxiety, decreased perception of impact force, and collision prevention. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244325 | LABELING ARTICLE, METHOD OF USE AND ASSEMBLY - A labeling article and a method of use and assembly of the labeling article, where the labeling article comprises a label, an elastic securing band, and a release liner, and where the elastic securing band is configured to be stretched to define a loop between the elastic securing band and the release liner. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244326 | DECORATED ENAMELLED PART - The invention relates to an enamelled part ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120244327 | FILMS AND ARTICLES PREPARED FROM THE SAME - The invention provides a film comprising at least two layers, a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is formed from a first composition comprising A) a propylene-based polymer, B) a first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, and C) optionally a LDPE homopolymer with a density from 0.91 to 0.93 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 0.2 to 6 g/10 min; and wherein the second layer is formed from a second composition comprising: D) a second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, E) optionally a LDPE homopolymer with a density from 0.91 to 0.93 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 0.2 to 6 g/10 min, F) optionally a first polymer mixture comprising a homogeneously branched ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, and a heterogeneously branched ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, and wherein the first polymer mixture has a density from 0.90 to 0.93 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.5 to 5 g/10 min, and G) at least one amide compound. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244328 | ADHESIVE SHEET - The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet containing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that contains a polyester resin as a main component, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a laminate structure that contains at least one layer LA where a polyester resin E | 2012-09-27 |
20120244329 | INTERLAYER FOR LAMINATED GLASS, AND LAMINATED GLASS - The present invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass which can suppress bubble formation and bubble growth in the laminated glass. An interlayer film | 2012-09-27 |
20120244330 | AROMATIC POLYAMIDE FILMS FOR TRANSPARENT FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300 C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances>80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244331 | CELLULOSE ACYLATE FILM AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD, POLARIZER AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A cellulose acylate film containing a cellulose acylate and an organic acid represented by X-L-(R | 2012-09-27 |
20120244332 | RESIN COMPOSITION, PREPREG USING SAME, METAL FOIL WITH RESIN, ADHESIVE FILM, AND METAL-CLAD LAMINATE - A resin composition comprising a polyamideimide and a polyfunctional glycidyl compound, the polyamideimide having 2 or more carboxyl groups on at least one end of the molecular chain. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244333 | POLYMERIC FIBERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Fibers described herein comprise a composition including a polymer and graphene sheets. The fibers can be further formed into yarns, cords, and fabrics. The fibers can be in the form of polyamide, polyester, acrylic, acetate, modacrylic, spandex, lyocell fibers, and the like. Such fibers can take on a variety of forms, including, staple fibers, spun fibers, monofilaments, multifilaments, and the like. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244334 | COMPOSITE COMPRISING AN ELECTRODE-ACTIVE TRANSITION METAL COMPOUND AND A FIBROUS CARBON MATERIAL, AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides a complex comprising an aggregate of primary particles of an electrode-active transition metal compound and a fibrous carbon material, wherein said fibrous carbon material is present more densely in the surface region of the aggregate than in the inside of the aggregate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244335 | FLUORESCENT FIBER, ITS USE AND PROCESSES FOR ITS PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulosic fiber which contains an incorporated dye pigment and a fluorescent dye applied by overdying, the use of this fiber for the production of yarns and fabrics and a process for the production of these fibers. This fiber satisfies the demands of EN 471 in relation to luminance factor, the chromaticity coordinates and color fastness and possesses a light fastness (ISO 105-B02, process 2) of more than 5. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244336 | SPUN-DYED HMLS MONOFILAMENTS, PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - A spun-dyed polyester monofilament is provided having a linear density of at least 40 dtex containing at least one pigment selected from the group of phthalocyanine, metallophthalocyanine, pyrazolone, anthraquinone, dioxazine, sulfur, azo, dibenzanthrone and/or perylene pigments, wherein the sum total of free hot-air shrinkage after 30 minutes' treatment at 180° C. and extension at a specified load of 27 cN/tex from the stress-strain diagram of the polyester monofilament is less than 15%. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244337 | FIBERIZED THERMOSET BINDER AND METHOD OF USING - A fiber is manufactured from thermosetting binder compounds by fiberizing an aqueous dispersion of thermoset compounds having a high solids content of at least 35%, 40% or 50% solids and/or a high viscosity of at least about 30 cps, 50 cps or 100 cps at room temperature. The fibers may be rotary fiberized or otherwise extruded. They may be co-fiberized with base fibers, including other polymeric fibers and/or inorganic fibers like glass fibers, or they may be intermingled post fabrication by other means, such as fluid dispersion processes or carding. The thermoset fibers are useful for binding together base fibers in fibrous products like glass fiber insulation. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244338 | NANOCALCITE AND VINYL ESTER COMPOSITES - Compositions comprising surface-modified nanocalcite particles dispersed in a curable resin system comprising a vinyl ester, and coatings and fibrous composites incorporating such compositions are described. The surface-modifying agents include a binding group ionically associated with the calcite and a compatiblizing segment, compatible with the curable resin. The surface-modifying agent may also include a reactive group capable of reacting with the curable resin system. Methods of preparing nanocalcite composites and coating a fibrous composites prepared from such nanocalcite composites are also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244339 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate layer. The substrate layer comprises a plurality of core-shell particles wherein the core is a conductive particle and the shell is a fluoroplastic dispersed in a fluoroelastomer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244340 | MEMBRANES CONTAINING GROUND VULCANIZED RUBBER - A multi-layered membrane comprising a first layer that is substantially white in color; and a second layer including ground thermoset rubber. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244341 | COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FORMED WITH LOOSE CERAMIC MATERIAL - An apparatus and methods for controlling the location and distribution of loose ceramic particles in a ceramic metal composite component formed via casting. A retaining structure that may include loose ceramic particles is placed in a casting mold at a desired location for ceramic particles in the composite component prior to pouring molten metal into the casting mold. Alternatively, the loose ceramic particles may be introduced into the mold concurrently with the molten metal. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244342 | CVD COATED POLYCRYSTALLINE c-BN CUTTING TOOLS - In one aspect, the present invention provides coated cutting tools comprising a PcBN substrate wherein a layer of single phase α-alumina is deposited by chemical vapor deposition directly on one or more surfaces of the substrate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244343 | BONDING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING THERMALLY ACTIVATED ADHESIVE - Techniques for optically activating thermally activated adhesives are disclosed. In one embodiment, a laser can be used to activate thermally activated adhesive. In one implementation, a laser output can be directed through a structural component being coupled to another structural component through use of the thermally activated adhesive. As a result, the structural components to be adhered together can, first, be placed in the appropriate position with the adhesive in a non-active state, and second, a laser can provide the laser output to activate the adhesive (whereby the adhesive transitions from the non-active state to an active state). | 2012-09-27 |
20120244344 | COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FORMED BY COATING A MOLD WITH CERAMIC MATERIAL - Methods and processes are described that form ceramic wear surfaces on the outer surface of a cast part. A mold having a mold cavity is provided. The mold cavity may be washed using a refractory wash to provide for a smoother finish to the surface of the cast part and to maintain mold integrity. An adhesive is applied to predetermined locations in which increased wear during the use of the cast parts is anticipated to occur. Ceramic material may be applied to the predetermined locations by various means. A mask may be used to remove excess material from areas other than the predetermined locations. A molten metal is poured into the mold cavity and allowed to cool to form a cast part with a ceramic wear surface. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244345 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a polymer blend polyimide polymer and amino silicone. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244346 | FUSING COMPOSITION COMPRISING CROSS-LINKING FLUOROCARBONS - Novel compositions for use in image forming apparatus and fuser members. In particular, the novel composition is a hybrid networked material comprising fluorocarbon chains connected via silane linkages. The novel composition may be used in fuser members comprising a substrate and a top-coat layer disposed over the substrate. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244347 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP, ADHESIVE FILM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR, AND COMPOSITE SHEET USING THE FILM - There is an adhesive film for a semiconductor for use in a method for manufacturing a semiconductor chip. The method includes preparing a laminated body having a semiconductor wafer, an adhesive film for a semiconductor and dicing tape laminated in that order. The adhesive film for a semiconductor has a tensile breaking elongation of less than 5%, and the tensile breaking elongation is less than 110% of the elongation at maximum load. The semiconductor wafer is partitioned into multiple semiconductor chips and notches are formed from the semiconductor wafer side so that at least a portion of the adhesive film for a semiconductor remains uncut in its thickness direction. The method also includes stretching out the dicing tape in a direction so that the multiple semiconductor chips are separated apart, to separate the adhesive film for a semiconductor along the notches. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244348 | TOUCH PANEL - The present invention relates to a touch panel. The present touch panel has a shape that comprises a plastic substrate film and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer attached to said substrate film. Here, a phenomenon of penetrating oxygen, moisture or other foreign materials into an interface between said substrate film and said pressure sensitive adhesive layer is prevented, and decrease of optical properties by bubble generation due to the out-gassing phenomenon in the plastic substrate film is prevented. In addition, even if the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is directly attached to the conductive thin film, and it is exposed to a severe condition such as high temperature or high temperature and high humidity condition as such a state, change of resistance in the conductive thin film is effectively inhibited. Therefore, the present touch panel may be stably driven for a long time. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244349 | PHOTOCURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PHOTOCURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER, AND PHOTOCURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - Provided is a photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which does not cause oozing under ordinary temperature and pressure conditions and exhibits sufficient initial tack via drying and crosslinking. The photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is easily curable by light irradiation and can form a curable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having high peel resistance. Also provided are a photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. A photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is prepared which comprises a graft polymer obtained by grafting a chain that contains a monomer bearing a cyclic ether group onto a (meth)acrylic polymer that contains 0.2 to 10% by weight of hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylamide monomer units, and a cationic photopolymerization initiator. A photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer using such composition and a photocurable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet are also prepared. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244350 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FOR PVC FOILS - An adhesive is described, in particular for applications on substrate materials made of flexible PVC, comprising a polymer which is obtainable via free-radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds and which is composed of at least 50% by weight of soft acrylate monomers with glass transition temperature below 0° C., at least 1% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, at least 1% by weight of hard acrylate monomers with glass transition temperature of at least 60° C., at least 0.1% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated acid monomers, and at least 0.01% by weight of monomers having at least two non-conjugated, polymerizable vinyl groups, where the polymerization reaction takes place via staged polymerization, and at least one portion of the soft acrylate monomers is polymerized in a first polymerization stage, and at least one portion of the hard acrylate monomers is polymerized in a second or subsequent polymerization stage. Uses of the adhesive for the bonding of substrates made of flexible PVC are also described, as also are self-adhesive items with a PVC foil as substrate material and with a coating of the adhesive of the invention. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244351 | MULTILAYER RESIN SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CURED MULTILAYER RESIN SHEET, AND HIGHLY THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE RESIN SHEET LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A multilayer resin sheet is constituted by including a resin layer containing an epoxy resin having a mesogenic skeleton, a curing agent and an inorganic filler, and an insulating adhesive layer formed on at least either of the surfaces of the resin layer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244352 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYIMIDE FILM, AND POLYIMIDE FILM - A polyimide film having improved adhesiveness is produced by
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20120244353 | DECORATIVE ARTICLE AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING THE SAME - A wound textile article comprising: an elongated winding portion having a first end and a second end; a first knot at the first end; and a second knot at the second end; wherein the elongated winding portion has an outer surface having an outer dimension, and each of the knots having an outer dimension; wherein the article can be supported by holding the first knot or the second knot so that the elongated winding portion is resistant to deflection under a weight of the article, but the article is sufficiently flexible that the article is capable of being wrapped around a body without permanently deforming the article; wherein the wound textile is made of a fibrous material having a denier of about 3000 or less; and wherein the elongated winding portion is characterized by one or more helically wound flexible mediums. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244354 | INORGANIC COMPOUNDS - A niobium suboxide powder comprising niobium suboxide particles having a bulk nitrogen content of between 500 to 20,000 ppm. The nitrogen is distributed in the bulk of the powder particles. The nitrogen at least partly is present in the form of at least one of Nb | 2012-09-27 |
20120244355 | SORBENT FORMULATION FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams having a high concentration of sulfur oxide species are provided herein. In embodiments, mercury is removed from flue gas streams by injecting a dry admixture of a porous mercury adsorptive material and at least one dry agent into the flue gas stream. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244356 | FERROMAGNETIC PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, ANISOTROPIC MAGNET AND BONDED MAGNET - The present invention relates to Fe | 2012-09-27 |
20120244357 | CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS FROM RENEWABLE BIOMASS - A process for producing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) involves providing a cellulosic material, contacting the cellulosic material with an inorganic persulfate at an elevated temperature to produce CNCs, and recovering the CNCs. The process permits one-step production of CNCs from vegetative biomasses such as flax and hemp. Cellulose nanocrystals produced by the process with carboxylic groups are more uniform and have higher aspect ratios than CNCs produced by prior art processes. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244358 | Dry Graphene Transfer from Metal Foils - A method for dry graphene transfer comprising growing graphene on a growth substrate, chemically modifying a transfer substrate to enhance its adhesion to graphene, contacting the graphene on the growth substrate with the transfer substrate and transfer printing; and separating the transfer substrate with attached graphene from the growth substrate. The growth substrate may be copper foil. The transfer substrate may be a polymer, such as polystyrene or polyethylene, or an inorganic substrate. Also disclosed is the related composite material made by this process. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244359 | POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED FLAME RESISTANCE FOR EXTRUSION APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to compositions containing flame retardant polycarbonate, which are suitable for producing flame-resistant milk-white coloured plates. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244360 | Method of Promoting Adhesion and Bonding of Structures and Structures Produced Thereby - The disclosure provides in one embodiment a method of promoting adhesion on a composite surface. The method comprises providing a composite structure having at least one composite surface to be bonded. The method further comprises preparing the at least one composite surface. The method further comprises providing a chemical derivatization compound containing active functional groups that promote adhesion. The method further comprises depositing the chemical derivatization compound on the prepared composite surface to form a functional group-adhesive promoter derivatized layer. The method further comprises applying an adhesive layer to the derivatized layer. The method further comprises heat curing the adhesive layer to result in a bond with another structure made of a composite, a metal, or a combination thereof. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244361 | VEHICLE MEMBER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed is a vehicle member comprising a resin substrate and a protective film formed on at least a part of the surface of the resin substrate. The protective film is produced by curing a curable coating agent composition, wherein the curable coating agent composition comprises 95 to 65 parts by mass of a component (A) comprising an urethane adduct compound having weather resistance, 5 to 35 parts by mass of a component (B) comprising a specific organosilicon compound, 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a component (C) which is a radical polymerization initiator, 1 to 12 parts by mass of a component (D) which is an ultraviolet ray absorber, and 10 to 1,000 parts by mass of a component (E) which is an organic solvent, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the components (A) and (B) in total. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244362 | MULTI-LAYER SHEET STRUCTURE - A multi-layer sheet structure includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a barrier layer having a first side and a second side, at least one thermoplastic layer on the first side of the barrier layer, and at least one thermoplastic layer on the second side of the barrier layer. A cup shaped container may be molded from the multi-layer sheet structure. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244363 | INTERLAYERS COMPRISING STABILIZED TUNGSTEN OXIDE AGENTS - The present invention includes polymer interlayers that are used in multiple layer glazing panels. Interlayers of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a plasticizer, a tungsten oxide agent, and a stabilizing agent that prevents the degradation of the tungsten oxide agent. Interlayers incorporating such components have improved ultraviolet light blocking character, and also maintain optical quality over time. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244364 | INTERLAYER FOR LAMINATED GLASS, AND LAMINATED GLASS - The present invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass which can suppress bubble formation and bubble growth in the laminated glass. An interlayer film | 2012-09-27 |
20120244365 | Halogen-Free, Flame Retardant Compositions - The present disclosure provides a flexible, halogen-free, flame retardant composition. The composition includes from about 25 wt % to about 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % of an olefin block copolymer (OBC); and from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a flame retardant. The flame retardant is selected from resorcinol bis(diphenyl 5 phosphate) (RDP), bis diphenyl phosphate (BDP), bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) (BPADP), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), a nitrogen/phosphorus-based halogen-free flame retardant, epoxidized novolac resin, and combinations thereof. The composition requires no compatibilizer for the TPU and OBC. The composition finds application in wire and cable structures. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244366 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A medical device on which a water-swellable polymeric material is strongly bonded to the surface of the substrate such as an electrically conductive material. A medical device that includes an electrically conductive material and a water-swellable polymeric material having reactive functional groups and being previously crosslinked, the reactive functional groups of the water-swellable polymeric material being chemically bonded with ions existing on the surface of the electrically conductive material. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244367 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a display device includes providing an adhesive layer between a display panel and a polarization member and adhering the display panel and the polarization member to each other using the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer includes an adhesive material having a first adhesion strength at room temperature and a second adhesion strength at a temperature higher than room temperature. The first adhesion strength is higher than the second adhesion strength. A display device includes a display panel, a polarization member disposed on a surface of the display panel, and the adhesive layer interposed between the display panel and the polarization member. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244368 | STAIN-BLOCKING AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITION - A stain blocking water borne coating composition is disclosed, said composition comprising (a) a styrene acrylic resin and, (b) a substituted styrene acrylate copolymer, wherein, by weight, said styrene acrylic resin is provided in excess of said substituted styrene acrylate copolymer. A method is also disclosed whereby this water-borne coating composition is applied to a substrate comprising water extractable staining agents, such as a tannin-containing open grain natural wood. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244369 | COATINGS TO PREVENT BIOFOULING OF SURFACES - The invention provides novel compositions comprising one or more polymers, including a functional triblock copolymer and optionally a structural triblock copolymer and compositions that include such polymers. The functional triblock contains quaternized nitrogen anti-fouling functionality. The compositions can be used to prepare antimicrobial, antifouling coatings, for example, for medical, health, marine fouling, corrosion and general protein fouling resistance applications. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244370 | PRODUCTION OF MINERAL-BONDED COATINGS HAVING DUCTILE PROPERTIES (As Amended) - The invention relates to methods for producing mineral bonded coatings, characterized in that that one or more priming agents based on one or more polymers of ethylene unsaturated monomers and optionally one or more components from the group comprising fillers, mineral bonding agents, and fibers is applied to a substrate, and one or more coating agents comprising one or more mineral bonding agents and one or more fibers is/are applied to the priming agent layer thus obtained. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244371 | Mask it - A breathalyzer masking device for concealment of vehicle installed breathalyzer devices. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244372 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOT ROLLED HOLLOW SECTIONS HAVING A RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION AND SMALL EDGE RADII - In a method for producing hot-rolled sections of steel with a rectangular or square cross-section, a substantially round pipe blank produced seamlessly by hot rolling or cold finished and welded and having a defined nominal outside diameter is initially produced and then formed at a forming temperature into a hollow section having the required cross-section, with visible edges C | 2012-09-27 |
20120244373 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAGNESIUM ALLOY SHEET AND MAGNESIUM ALLOY COIL STOCK - There are provided a method for producing a magnesium alloy sheet having good press formability and a magnesium alloy coil stock obtained by coiling the magnesium alloy sheet. After a raw material sheet | 2012-09-27 |
20120244374 | Method for Coating, Pole Tube and Device for carrying out the Method - A method for coating workpieces which consist of two different metallic materials includes providing the workpiece in a nickel strike electrolyte with a nickel layer as substrate before the application of a corrosion-resistant layer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244375 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of silver-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one silver-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244376 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244377 | POROUS METAL ARTICLE AND ABOUT METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A porous metal article includes a substrate, a metal layer formed on the substrate, and a porous metal layer formed on the metal layer. The metal layer is a noble metal layer doped with M, M comprising an element selected from a group consisting of aluminum, magnesium and calcium, the content of M in the metal layer is between about 30 wt % and about 70 wt %. The metal layer has a thickness between about 1 micrometer and about 8 micrometers. The porous metal layer has a thickness between about 2 micrometers and about 4 micrometers. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244378 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-silver-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-silver-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244379 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of zinc layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one zinc layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244380 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244381 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a plurality of titanium dioxide layers and a plurality of copper layers formed on the substrate. Each titanium dioxide layer interleaves with one copper layer. One of the titanium dioxide layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244382 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a bonding layer, an iridium layer, a chromium oxynitride layer and a chromium nitride layer formed on a substrate in that order. The substrate is made of die steel. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244383 | HOT CORROSION-RESISTANT COATINGS AND COMPONENTS PROTECTED THEREWITH - A coating system on a superalloy or silicon-containing substrate of an article exposed to high temperatures. The coating system includes a coating layer that overlies the substrate and is susceptible to hot corrosion promoted by molten salt impurities. A corrosion barrier coating overlies the coating layer and contains at least one rare-earth oxide-containing compound that reacts with the molten salt impurities to form a dense, protective byproduct barrier layer. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244384 | Stress Corrosion Resistant Aluminum Beverage End Closure - This invention provides an aluminum end closure for interconnection to a container, wherein the end closure comprises an aluminum alloy substrate and a cladding layer on the exterior of the substrate that is not susceptible to stress corrosion | 2012-09-27 |
20120244385 | METAL HOUSING AND SURFACE TREATING METHOD THEREOF - A surface treating method of a metal housing includes the following steps. First, a workpiece is provided. The workpiece includes a surface formed by a metal material. Thereafter, the workpiece is pre-treated to clean the surface of the metal material. Next, a titanium diffusion treating is performed on the workpiece to form a titanium-containing diffusion layer on the surface of the metal material. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244386 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, an antibacterial layer formed on the substrate, and an anti-oxidation layer formed on the antibacterial layer. The antibacterial layer includes a plurality of alternating titanium films and copper films. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244387 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEXAGONAL FERRITE MAGNETIC POWDER, MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder. The method of manufacturing hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder comprises wet processing hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles obtained following acid treatment in a water-based solvent to prepare an aqueous magnetic liquid satisfying relation (1) relative to an isoelectric point of the hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles: pH0−pH*≧2.5, wherein, pH0 denotes the isoelectric point of the hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles and pH* denotes a pH of the aqueous magnetic liquid, which is a value of equal to or greater than 2.0, adding a surface-modifying agent comprising an alkyl group and a functional group that becomes an anionic group in the aqueous magnetic liquid to the aqueous magnetic liquid to subject the hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles to a surface-modifying treatment, and removing the water-based solvent following the surface-modifying treatment to obtain hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244388 | GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIA, PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A process for producing a glass substrate for information recording media, comprising lapping a glass disk made of low alkali aluminosilicate glass that contains no alkali metal oxide or contains alkali metal oxides in a total amount of less than 4 mol %, and subsequently polishing the glass disk by using a slurry that contains cerium oxide abrasives, characterized by cleaning the glass disk by using a cleaning liquid that contains sulfuric acid at a concentration of from 20 mass % to 80 mass % and hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of from 0.5 mass % to 10 mass % at a liquid temperature of from 50° C. to 100° C., and thereafter polishing the main surface of the glass disk, by using a slurry that contains colloidal silica abrasives. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244389 | SLIM LINE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is configured to reduce weight, enhance battery identification, ensure proper placement of a lid retaining the battery, and facilitate battery pack removal. The battery pack has one or more cells that lack an outer coverage except for a polymer sheathing. The battery pack includes a mating notch on a terminal plate and may include a fingernail notch and/or one or more guide rails. The fingernail notch may be a single depression formed to allow a fingernail to slip onto the battery pack, may be a single depression and a ledge that are side-by-side, or may be formed of multiple ledges and/or depressions. There may be a single guide rail or multiple guide rails. Each guide rail preferably has a hollow interior section that is crossed by one or more ribs or segments. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244390 | SELF HEALING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY NEGATIVE ELECTRODES, PRODUCT INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - One embodiment includes a lithium-ion battery negative electrode including one or more low-melting point alloys that react with lithium. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244391 | Silicon-Based Anode and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A silicon-based anode comprising silicon, a carbon coating that coats the surface of the silicon, a polyvinyl acid that binds to at least a portion of the silicon, and vinylene carbonate that seals the interface between the silicon and the polyvinyl acid. Because of its properties, polyvinyl acid binders offer improved anode stability, tunable properties, and many other attractive attributes for silicon-based anodes, which enable the anode to withstand silicon cycles of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244392 | BATTERY PACK SUPPORT WITH THERMAL CONTROL - A battery support includes a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces. The support also includes at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and comprising a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages comprising a curved portion with a width that is at least twice the height of the curved portion. The support further includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244393 | Variable Insulating Battery Pack System and Method - A variable insulating battery pack system includes a battery pack enclosure sized and configured to contain the battery pack, an enclosure space in the battery pack enclosure and a fluid pump disposed in fluid communication with the enclosure space and adapted to evacuate and pressurize the enclosure space. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244394 | ENERGY STORAGE UNIT HAVING EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE - A device for storing electrical energy, according to the invention has at least
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20120244395 | FLOW BATTERY WITH INTERDIGITATED FLOW FIELD - A flow battery includes a first liquid-porous electrode, a second liquid-porous electrode spaced apart from the first liquid-porous electrode, and an ion-exchange membrane arranged between the first liquid-porous electrode and the second liquid-porous electrode. First and second flow fields are adjacent to the respective first liquid-porous electrode and second liquid-porous electrode. Each of the flow fields includes first channels having at least partially blocked outlets and second channels having at least partially blocked inlets. The second channels are interdigitated with the first channels. The flow fields provide a configuration and method of operation for relatively thin electrodes with moderate pressure drops and forced convective flow through the liquid-porous electrodes. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244396 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER - In an electrochemical energy store device, the electrochemically active components ( | 2012-09-27 |
20120244397 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - Battery assemblies for automobiles include cell trays for holding battery cells within a battery enclosure. In some embodiments, battery assemblies described may incorporate the ability to monitor the temperature of one or more battery cells in the assembly where a thermal sensing strip is positioned between battery cells. In other embodiments, battery assemblies may employ a plurality of tensioned straps that may be used to firmly fix battery cells relative to one another and/or allow a user to carry a number of battery cells together. In further embodiments, battery assemblies may include cell trays that are adjustable in configuration to receive varying arrangements of battery cells. Battery assemblies may include a battery module having an upper cell tray and a lower cell tray where battery cells are disposed in receptacles of the upper and lower cell trays such that the battery cells are spaced from one another allowing for air to flow between battery cells. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244398 | PLUG-IN BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals connected by a plug-in bussed electrical center configured to reduce the possibility of unintentional grounding or shorting, and decreases the safety risk to a technician during servicing. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244399 | BATTERY PACK THERMAL VENT PROTECTION - A battery pack includes a set of walls made of sturdy material, power interface terminals and battery cells and optionally electronics held within the walls. A spring-loaded check valve installed in a wall of the enclosure fluidly connects an area within the enclosure with an atmosphere outside of the enclosure. The one-way check valve allows pressurized fluids to flow out of the enclosure while preventing pressurized fluids from flowing from the atmosphere into the enclosure. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244400 | PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module implemented as a sealed or submersible unit and adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure and at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a pressure relief panel held in place by springs that allows battery gases to escape if gas pressures reach a predetermined threshold. Pressure in the enclosure compresses the springs causing the pressure relief panel to temporarily move outward until pressure is relieved at which time the springs force the pressure relief panel to reseal the enclosure. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244401 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module is provided in which a signal line is prevented from the influence of noise caused by an internal current output line. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244402 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a power generating electrode body, which is formed by stacking power generating elements having a separator, and a frame storing the stacked power generating electrode body wherein the power generating electrode body is stored in the frame in such a state that an electrolyte penetrates the separator at a predetermined speed and the separator is impregnated with the electrolyte supplied to the power generating electrode body in such a state that the inside of the frame is depressurized by a decompression device, and the frame sealed by a lid body while being depressurized is pressed from the stacking direction of the power generating elements by a pressing device, whereby the frame is formed into a predetermined shape. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244403 | BATTERY ARRAY SAFETY COVERS FOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure and at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The battery array also includes a voltage sense board having a plurality of bus bars disposed therein. The bus bars connect a positive terminal of a first battery cell to a negative terminal of a second battery cell. The voltage sense board has missing final bus bars in designated locations of the voltage sense board to limit the exposed voltage to 50 volts during initial assembly. The final bus bars are installed last in conjunction with safety covers which have overlap portions to cover the installed final bus bars. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244404 | PRISMATIC CELL SYSTEM WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT FEATURES - A battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells provided side-by-side one another and a thermal management feature extending substantially the length of the battery module. The thermal management feature is coupled to a first side of each of the electrochemical cells and includes a passage though which a thermal management fluid may pass and a heat sink provided within the passage to transfer heat between the electrochemical cells and the thermal management fluid. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244405 | REDOX FLOW BATTERY - A redox flow (RF) battery performs charge and discharge by supplying a positive electrode electrolyte and a negative electrode electrolyte to a battery cell. Each of the positive electrode electrolyte and the negative electrode electrolyte contains a vanadium (V) ion as active material. At least one of the positive electrode electrolyte and the negative electrode electrolyte further contains another metal ion, for example, a metal ion such as a manganese ion that exhibits a higher redox potential than a V ion or a metal ion such as a chromium ion that exhibits a lower redox potential than a V ion. | 2012-09-27 |
20120244406 | Iron-Sulfide Redox Flow Batteries - Iron-sulfide redox flow battery (RFB) systems can be advantageous for energy storage, particularly when the electrolytes have pH values greater than 6. Such systems can exhibit excellent energy conversion efficiency and stability and can utilize low-cost materials that are relatively safer and more environmentally friendly. One example of an iron-sulfide RFB is characterized by a positive electrolyte that comprises Fe(III) and/or Fe(II) in a positive electrolyte supporting solution, a negative electrolyte that comprises S | 2012-09-27 |
20120244407 | BATTERY COOLING MODULE FOOT PROFILE DESIGN FOR A JOINTLESS CONDUCTIVE FIN/FOOT COMPRESSED INTERFACE CONNECTION - A cooling system for a battery cell includes a cooling plate and a heat sink. The heat sink has a pair of modules. An end of the cooling plate is constricted between the modules. The modules are placed under a compressive load to secure the cooling plate to the heat sink. | 2012-09-27 |