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20080286649 | ADDITIVES FOR INCREASING ION CONDUCTIVITY OF MOLTEN SALT TYPE ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY - A lithium-ion battery comprises a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and an electrolyte containing a molten salt, a lithium salt, and an electrolyte additive. The electrolyte additive is chosen to increase the lithium ion conductivity of electrolyte. The electrolyte additive may be an organic, additive, such as an organic carbonate. In other examples, the electrolyte additive provides a source of alkali metal cations other than lithium, such as potassium, sodium, and/or cesium ions. An analogous approach can be taken for batteries using ionic species other than lithium. | 11-20-2008 |
20090068524 | ANHYDROUS PROTON CONDUCTOR BASED ON HETEROCYCLE ATTACHED TO A POLYMER BACKBONE - The invention relates to proton-conducting polymers, including tetrazole-containing polymers. Proton-conducting membranes useful for fuel cell applications are formed from mixtures of a polymer with one or more non-aqueous proton sources. In representative examples of the present invention, tetrazole groups are attached to a polymer backbone such as polyphosphazene, the tetrazole groups interacting with the proton source. | 03-12-2009 |
20110009504 | PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANES (PEM) BASED ON HYBRID INORGANIC-ORGANIC COPOLYMERS WITH GRAFTED PHOSPHORIC ACID GROUPS AND IMPLANTED METAL CATIONS - A proton exchange membrane comprises a hybrid inorganic-organic polymer that includes implanted metal cations. Acid groups are bound to the hybrid inorganic-organic polymer through an interaction with the implanted metal cations. An example process for manufacturing a proton exchange membrane includes sol-gel polymerization of silane precursors in a medium containing the metal cations, followed by exposure of the metal-implanted hybrid inorganic-organic polymer to an acid compound. | 01-13-2011 |
20140031193 | PHOTOCATALYTIC METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF ELECTROCATALYST MATERIALS - The invention relates to methods and structures of metal particles on a support material, including platinum-containing nanoparticles on a carbon support. Such materials can be used as electrocatalysts, for example as improved electrocatalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs). | 01-30-2014 |
20140080038 | PHOTOCATALYTIC METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF ELECTROCATALYST MATERIALS - The invention relates to methods of preparing metal particles on a support material, including platinum-containing nanoparticles on a carbon support. Such materials can be used as electrocatalysts, for example as improved electrocatalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs). | 03-20-2014 |
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20090031158 | Method and apparatus for providing symmetrical output data for a double data rate dram - An apparatus and method is disclosed to compensate for skew and asymmetry of a locally processed system clock used to synchronize an output signal, e.g., a data signal or a timing signal, from a logic circuit, for example a memory device. A first phase detector, array of delay lock loop (DLL) delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to phase-lock the rising edge of the output signal with the rising edge of the system clock XCLK signal. Additionally, a comparator circuit, a register delay, an array of DLL delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to add or subtract delay from the falling edge of the DQ signal in order to produce a symmetrical output of the DQ signal. | 01-29-2009 |
20090201746 | PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL DATA SORT DEVICE - A data sort device for converting parallel data to serial data is disclosed and provided. The data sort device may include a plurality of switches for receiving parallel data, each of which are controlled by a respective control signal and configured to alternatingly transmit data bits received via first and second input terminals. | 08-13-2009 |
20100289678 | Parallel-to-serial data sort device - A data sort device for converting parallel data to serial data is disclosed and provided. The data sort device may include a plurality of switches for receiving parallel data, each of which are controlled by a respective control signal and configured to alternatingly transmit data bits received via first and second input terminals. | 11-18-2010 |
20110119519 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SYMMETRICAL OUTPUT DATA FOR A DOUBLE DATA RATE DRAM - An apparatus and method is disclosed to compensate for skew and asymmetry of a locally processed system clock used to synchronize an output signal, e.g., a data signal or a timing signal, from a logic circuit, for example a memory device. A first phase detector, array of delay lock loop (DLL) delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to phase-lock the rising edge of the output signal with the rising edge of the system clock XCLK signal. Additionally, a comparator circuit, a register delay, an array of DLL delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to add or subtract delay from the falling edge of the DQ signal in order to produce a symmetrical output of the DQ signal. | 05-19-2011 |
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20100184595 | TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX ANION-BASED HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment and associated method of use discloses a hydrogen storage system that liberates hydrogen and includes a combination of at least one complex hydride containing a cation and a complex hydride anion based on boron, aluminum or nitrogen, together with an approximately stoichiometric or chemically equivalent amount of at least one other complex hydride containing a cation and a complex hydride anion based on a transition metal. | 07-22-2010 |
20100273094 | METHOD OF COATING A SURFACE OF A FUEL CELL PLATE - A method of coating a surface of a fuel cell plate is disclosed herein, and involves forming a sol gel mixture by mixing a weak acid and a composition including at least two metal oxide precursors. One of the metal oxide precursors is configured to be hydrolyzed by the weak acid to form a mixed metal oxide framework with an other of the metal oxide precursors having at least one organic functional group that is not hydrolyzed by the weak acid. The mixture is applied to the surface, and is condensed by exposure to air at least one predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time. The sol gel mixture is immersed in water at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time to form a porous, hydrophilic, and conductive film on the surface. | 10-28-2010 |
20100273095 | METHOD OF COATING A SURFACE OF A FUEL CELL PLATE - A method of coating a surface of a fuel cell plate is disclosed herein. The method involves forming a sol gel mixture including a metal oxide modified with at least one functional group, where the at least one functional group is configured to improve adhesion; and adding carbon modified with a hydrophilic functional group to the mixture, thereby forming a suspension. The suspension is applied to the surface of the fuel cell plate, and is activated to form a porous, hydrophilic, and conductive film on the surface of the fuel cell plate. | 10-28-2010 |
20110111954 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS - A hydrogen storage material has been developed that comprises a metal hydride material embedded into a carbon microstructure that generally exhibits a greater bulk thermal conductivity than the surrounding bulk metal hydride material. | 05-12-2011 |
20130118913 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE - Both the reaction of hydride-forming compositions with hydrogen to form hydrides, and the decomposition of such hydrides to release hydrogen may be promoted electrochemically. These reactions may be conducted reversibly, and if performed in a suitable cell, the cell will serve as a hydrogen storage and release device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130272953 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDIUM TIN OXIDE NANOWIRES - A method for manufacturing indium tin oxide nanowires by preparing a solution that includes an indium-containing species, a tin-containing species and a polymeric material, wherein the solution has a molar ratio of tin to indium in a range from about 5 to about 15 percent, electrospinning fibers using the solution, and heating the fibers to a calcination temperature and maintaining the fibers at the calcination temperature for a predetermined calcination time. | 10-17-2013 |
20140076743 | METAL HYDRIDES WITH EMBEDDED METAL STRUCTURES FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE - One illustrative embodiment includes materials and devices including an integrated hydrogen storage structure including a plurality of continuously connected thermally conductive elongated members, the elongated members including continuously connected openings between the elongated members; and, a metal hydride material contacting the elongated members and disposed within the connected openings and surrounding the elongated members. | 03-20-2014 |
20140217992 | SEPARATORS FOR LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERIES - This invention, in some variations, provides a separator for a lithium-sulfur battery, comprising a porous substrate that is permeable to lithium ions; and a lithium-ion-conducting metal oxide layer on the substrate, wherein the metal oxide layer includes deposits of sulfur that are intentionally introduced prior to battery operation. The deposits of sulfur may be derived from treatment of the metal oxide layer with one or more sulfur-containing precursors (e.g., lithium polysulfides) prior to operation of the lithium-sulfur battery. Other variations provide a method of charging a lithium-sulfur battery that includes the disclosed separator, the charging being accomplished by continuously applying a substantially constant voltage to the lithium-sulfur battery until the battery charging current is at or below a selected current. | 08-07-2014 |
20140262813 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE - Both the reaction of hydride-forming compositions with hydrogen to form hydrides, and the decomposition of such hydrides to release hydrogen may be promoted electrochemically. These reactions may be conducted reversibly, and if performed in a suitable cell, the cell will serve as a hydrogen storage and release device. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080279567 | ASYMMETRIC ETHERNET OPTICAL NETWORK SYSTEM - An Ethernet-based optical network system includes a first optical transmitter that can receive a first electric signal and to produce a first optical signal, a first optical receiver that can convert the first optical signal to a second electric signal. The first electric signal, the first optical signal, and the second electric signal have a first transmission baud rate. A down converter can receive a third electric signal having the first transmission baud rate and to produce a fourth electric signal having a second transmission baud rate. A second optical transmitter can receive the fourth electric signal and produce a second optical signal having the second transmission baud rate. A second optical receiver can convert the second optical signal to a fifth electric signal having the second transmission baud rate. An up converter can convert the fifth electric signal to a sixth electric signal having the first transmission baud rate. | 11-13-2008 |
20090116845 | TETINTELLIGENT OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER CAPABLE OF OPTICAL-LAYER MANAGEMENT - An integrated optical transceiver includes an optical receiver that receives a first optical signal that comprises input user data and a first modulation signal. The first modulation signal includes first management information. The optical receiver can output a first electrical signal comprising the first modulation signal and to output a second electrical signal comprising the input user data in response to the first optical signal. A processing unit can demodulate the first electrical signal to extract the first management information. The processing unit can produce a modulation control signal in response to second management information. An optical transmitter can output a second optical signal in response to the modulation control signal and a third electrical signal comprising output user data. | 05-07-2009 |
20090214221 | INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL-LAYER MANAGEMENT - An integrated optical transceiver includes an optical receiver that produces a first electrical signal at a reception electrical interface in response to a first optical signal, an optical transmitter that emits a second optical signal in response to a second electrical signal received at a transmission electrical interface, a first optical branching device that receives the first optical signal at an reception optical interface and to direct at least a portion of the first optical signal to the optical receiver, and a second optical branching device that directs the second optical signal to an transmission optical interface. The first optical branching device directs at least a portion of the first optical signal to the second optical branching device. The second optical branching device directs the portion of the first optical signal received from the first optical branching device to the transmission optical interface. | 08-27-2009 |
20090304384 | INTELLIGENT PLUGGABLE TRANSCEIVER STICK CAPABLE OF DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING AND OPTICAL NETWORK MANAGEMENT - An integrated optical transceiver includes an optical subassembly that produces a first electrical signal in response to a first optical signal comprising reception signal data and to emit a second optical signal comprising transmission signal data in response to a second electrical signal. A data processing unit can extract the reception signal data from the first electrical signal and produce the second electrical signal in response to a third electrical signal comprising the transmission signal data. The data processing unit can perform system-layer functions. A data path interface can send the reception data to a host device and receive the third electrical signal comprising the transmission data from the host device. A management unit can control the data processing unit to perform the system-layer functions. A control path interface communicates with the management unit and the host device. | 12-10-2009 |
20090324237 | PLUGGABLE OPTICAL NETWORK UNIT CAPABLE OF STATUS INDICATION - A pluggable optical network unit includes a transceiver assembly configured to produce a first electrical signal in response to a first optical signal comprising reception signal data and to emit a second optical signal comprising transmission signal data in response to a second electrical signal. A data processing unit can extract the reception signal data from the first electrical signal and produce the second electrical signal in response to the transmission signal data. An interface unit can receive the reception signal data from the data processing unit, serialize the reception signal data, and send a third electric signal comprising the reception signal data to a network device that the pluggable optical network unit is plugged into. A management unit can modify the third electric signal in accordance to the operation status of at least one of the transceiver assembly or the data processing unit. | 12-31-2009 |
20100215359 | SMART OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL DYING GASP FUNCTION - An optical transceiver includes an electric terminal that can receive power from a host equipment and provide a power supply voltage to the optical transceiver, and a power failure monitor circuit that can detect an imminent loss of the power supply voltage. The power failure monitor circuit can produce a dying-gasp control signal when such imminent loss of power supply voltage is detected or when a disabling control signal is received from the host equipment. A driver can receive the dying-gasp control signal. An optical transmitter is powered by the power supply voltage and can emit a first optical signal under the control of the driver. The driver can modulate an envelope of the first optical signal in response to the dying-gasp control signal to produce a modulated envelope comprising a first dying gasp signal. | 08-26-2010 |
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20080227919 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions - The present invention relates to a composition comprising 1) from 1 to 98 weight % of a first propylene polymer having a melting point of 100° C. or more, 2) from 5 to 98 weight % of a second propylene polymer having a heat of fusion of 70 J/g or less and a tacticity index of 75% or more, 3) from 0.5 to 75 weight % of a non-functionalized plasticizer (“NFP”) having a viscosity index of 120 or more, based upon the weight of the first polymer, second polymer, and the NFP, and articles therefrom | 09-18-2008 |
20080249248 | Isotactic Polypropylene Nucleation - Low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene-alpha olefin copolymers containing propylene crystallinity are used as a nucleating agent in crystalline polypropylene and polypropylene copolymers. The nucleating copolymers are propylene-alpha olefin copolymers having a percent crystallinity of 5-75%, a melting point of 45° C.-105° C., and an MFR between 300 and 5000 g/10 min. Nucleated polypropylene compositions comprise a nucleating amount of the copolymer blended in a matrix of polypropylene homopolymer, or 0.01 to 9 wt % α-olefin copolymer, having a melting point greater than 110° C. The nucleating copolymer improves processing time with little or no effect on the crystallinity-associated characteristics of the matrix. The invention also provides methods of crystallizing polypropylene with the nucleating agent and of forming articles with the composition, and also provides articles formed from the composition and/or by the method. | 10-09-2008 |
20090043049 | Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition that includes 60 to 99 wt % of one or more polyolefin polymers and 1 to 40 wt % of a regularly branched PAO (“rbPAO”) based on the total weight of the polyolefin polymer(s) and the rbPAO, wherein the rbPAO includes oligomers of one or more C | 02-12-2009 |
20090062429 | METHOD TO MAKE AN ARTICLE COMPRISING POLYMER CONCENTRATE - This invention relates to a method to make an article comprising the steps of combining a semi-amorphous polymer having a heat of fusion of less than 70 J/g with a plasticizer and optionally one or more additives, to produce a polymer concentrate, combining the polymer concentrate with one or more final materials to produce an article precursor; and forming the article at least partially from the article precursor, wherein the polymer concentrate preferably shows no visible phase separation as demonstrated by the polymer concentrate having no visually detectable loss of the plasticizer after a portion of the polymer concentrate is aged on an absorbent surface for 24 hours at 25° C. An article produced by the method is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090171001 | Articles from Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to articles made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. | 07-02-2009 |
20100152346 | Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. | 06-17-2010 |
20110253152 | Polypropylene Based Fibers and Nonwovens - The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin, a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer and a slip agent. | 10-20-2011 |
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20140125398 | Driver Integrated Circuit - Provided is a configuration of a driver integrated circuit that can output a voltage exceeding the withstand voltage of a process, and that satisfies required apparatus performance (high speed and high voltage). A differential input circuit, a level shift circuit, and an output circuit are manufactured by the same process and divided and disposed on three or more chips with different substrate potentials (sub-potentials). By setting different applied voltages to the substrates of the chips, an output voltage greater than the process withstand voltage can be provided (see FIG. | 05-08-2014 |
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20160064182 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPARATUS AND IMAGE GENERATION METHOD - There is provided a charged particle beam apparatus radiating a charged particle beam to a specimen so as to acquire an image of the specimen, the charged particle beam apparatus including: a charged particle gun that generates the charged particle beam; an electron optical system that radiates the charged particle beam emitted from the charged particle gun onto a surface of the specimen so as to scan the surface of the specimen; a detecting unit that detects secondary electrons or reflection electrons emitted from the specimen, and converts the electrons into pulse signals; a pulse signal detecting circuit that detects time detecting information regarding time of the pulse signals converted by the detecting unit, and peak value detecting information regarding each peak value of the pulse signals; and an image processing unit that generates luminance gradation of the acquired image based on a time detecting signal and a peak value detecting signal of the pulse signals detected by the pulse signal detecting circuit. | 03-03-2016 |