Bizarre Patents
An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7972732 | Perfluorocyclobutane based water vapor transfer membranes with side chain perfluorosulfonic acid moieties A membrane humidifier assembly includes a first flow field plate adapted to facilitate flow of a first gas thereto and a second flow field plate adapted to facilitate flow of a second gas thereto. A polymeric membrane is disposed between the first and second flow fi... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7892694 | Electrolytic membrane, process for producing the same, membrane electrode assembly, fuel cell and method of operating the same An electrolytic membrane comprising a porous membrane substrate containing a cross-linked polymer electrolyte having at least a structural component shown by following chemical formula 1: wherein A represents a repeating un... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7351500 | Lithium-containing composite oxide and nonaqueous secondary cell using the same, and method for manufacturing the same Because of the composition represented by General Formula: Li1+x+αNi(1−x−y+δ)/2Mn(1−x−y−δ)/2MyO2 (where 0≦x≦0.05, −0.05≦x+α≦0.05, 0≦y≦0.4; −0.1≦δ≦0.1 (when 0≦y≦0.2) or −0... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345135 | Crosslinkable aromatic resin having protonic acid group, and ion conductive polymer membrane, binder and fuel cell using the resin The invention provides a crosslinkable aromatic resin having a protonic acid group and a crosslinkable group, suitable for electrolytic membranes and binders used in fuel cells, etc., and electrolytic polymer membranes, binders and fuel cells using the resin. The cr... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341805 | Lithium-containing complex oxide, non-aqueous secondary battery using the lithium-containing complex oxide, and method for producing the lithium-containing complex oxide Because of the composition represented by General Formula: Li1+x+αNi(1−x−y+δ)/2Mn(1−x−y−δ)/2MyO2 (where 0≦x≦0.05, −0.05≦x+α≦0.05, 0≦y≦0.4; −0.1≦δ≦0.1 (when 0≦y≦0.2) or −0... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335440 | Lithium-limited anode subassembly with solid anode current collector and spacer An anode subassembly for use in an implantable electrochemical cell includes a solid anode current collector and an alkali metal anode pressed onto the solid anode current collector such that the solid anode current collector is located on the outer side of the oute... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7285325 | Membranes having improved mechanical properties, for use in fuel cells An acid-doped, single-layer or multilayer polymer membrane comprising at least one layer A of a polymer blend with contains: a) from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight of one or more polymers comprising recurring azole units of the formula 1A and/or 1B: ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7238451 | Conductive polyamine-based electrolyte The present invention is directed to a polymer electrolyte comprising amine groups dispersed throughout the polymer backbone, including various poly(ethylenimine)-based polymers, which enable ionic movement for use in various applications, including for example batt... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220517 | Solid electrolyte and battery employing the same A solid electrolyte, a method of manufacturing the same, and a lithium battery and a thin-film battery that employ the solid electrolyte are provided. The solid electrolyte contains nitrogen to enhance the ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability of batterie... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211352 | Single ion conductor-containing composite polymer electrolyte for lithium secondary battery and method of manufacturing the same Provided are a composite polymer electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery that includes a composite polymer matrix structure having a single ion conductor-containing polymer matrix to enhance ionic conductivity and a method of manufacturing the same. The composit... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7160648 | Polymer electrolyte composition for improving overcharge safety and lithium battery using the same A polymer electrolyte composition for improving overcharge safety and a lithium battery using the same are provided. The polymer electrolyte composition includes acrylate, epoxy or isocyanate at both of its terminals, and includes a compound containing an aromatic g... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7105237 | Substituted thieno[3,4-B]thiophene polymers, method of making, and use thereof Substituted thieno[3,4-b] thiophene polymers and copolymers are disclosed. Adjusting the type and quantity of substitution allows for the intricate control of the resulting polymer's conductivity, optoelectronic properties, and/or solubility. A process for preparing... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101637 | Proton conductive membrane for electromechanical applications A proton-conductive membrane for electrochemical applications, particularly for use in fuel cells, is provided. The membrane consists of a polymer based on a base polymer, other than a vinyl polymer, which includes aromatic rings and also sulfonic acid groups which ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094490 | Ion conductive block copolymers This invention relates to ion conductive copolymers which are useful in forming polymer electrolyte membranes used in fuel cells. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7060735 | Polymer electrolyte membrane and method of production thereof A Polymer Electrolyte Membrane is formed by hot air drying of a membrane formed with an acidic main-polymer having proton conductivity and capability of forming an electrolyte membrane (S12), and then immersing it into a basic polymer solution to impregnate t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052805 | Polymer electrolyte having acidic, basic and elastomeric subunits The invention includes compositions comprising at least first and second polymers and optionally a third polymer wherein acid subunits, basic subunits and elastomeric subunits are contained in the polymers. In one aspect, the composition comprises a ternary polymer ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7045241 | Proton conductive solid polymer electrolyte and method for producing the same A monomer to produce polybenzimidazole is dissolved in polyphosphoric acid. For example, polysulfated phenylene sulfonic acid (acidic group-possessing polymer) is further dissolved in this solution. In this procedure, the acidic group-possessing polymer and the mono... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037614 | Electrolyte composition, solid electrolyte membrane, solid polymer fuel cell and manufacturing method for solid electrolyte membrane An electrolyte composition that shows low methanol cross-over and exhibits high proton conductivity when used as a solid electrolyte for solid polymer fuel cells or the like, and a solid electrolyte membrane and a solid polymer fuel cell that use the electrolyte com... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011905 | Solid polymer electrolyte membrane, solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the membrane and method of fabricating the same A solid polymer electrolyte membrane and a catalytic layer are properly assembled even when the solid polymer electrolyte membrane and an ion exchange resin in the catalytic layer are formed of different materials. In a fuel cell, a solid polymer electrolyte membran... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6916679 | Methods of and device for encapsulation and termination of electronic devices A novel method for production of and an apparatus for an encapsulated solid-state electrochemical device is disclosed. The present invention provides for electrical devices, such as, for example, thin-film batteries with sensitive chemistries that can survive enviro... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6896777 | Porous hydrophilic membranes Porous hydrophilic membranes comprising a porous inert support on which an ionomer is deposited, said membranes being characterized in that they have an ionic conductivity and a water permeability higher than 1 l/(h.m2.Atm). ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6878491 | Solid polymer electrolyte and use thereof A polyether copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 104 to 107, formed from 3 to 30% by mol of a repeating unit derived from propylene oxide, 96 to 69% by mol of a repeating unit derived from ethylene oxide, and 0.01 to 15% by mol... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6849362 | Polymer electrolyte composition for improving overcharge safety and lithium battery using the same A polymer electrolyte composition for improving overcharge safety and a lithium battery using the same are provided. The polymer electrolyte composition includes acrylate, epoxy or isocyanate at both of its terminals, and includes a compound containing an aromatic g... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6841299 | Electrolyte composition with a molten salt and crosslinked polymer An electrolyte composition excellent in charge-transporting property that can be prepared with ease, and a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell that comprises the electrolyte composition to exhibit excellent cell characteristics while preventing leakage or depleti... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6828065 | Ionically conductive polymer electrolytes A dimensionally stable, highly resilient, hybrid copolymer solid-solution electrolyte-retention film for use in a lithium ion battery in one preferred embodiment has a predominantly amorphous structure and mechanical strength despite contact with liquid solvent elec... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6790553 | Method for producing bridged polymer membrane and fuel cell A method for producing a bridged polymer membrane includes the steps of: obtaining a liquid medium comprising a basic polymer having an amino group in a repeating unit, a bridging agent, and a solvent; shaping the liquid medium into a membrane configuration to obtai... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6746803 | Composite bodies used as separators in electrochemical cells A composite comprises at least one first layer which includes a composite comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a solid (I) with a primary particle size of from 5 nm to 100 μm or a mixture made from at least two solids, (b) from 99 to 1% by weight... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6727024 | Polyalkylene oxide polymer composition for solid polymer electrolytes The present invention relates to a polyalkylene oxide based polymer composition for solid polymer electrolytes having superior mechanical properties and ionic conductivity by comprising a cross-linking agent with at least two functional groups of phenyl alkyleneglyc... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6664006 | All-solid-state electrochemical device and method of manufacturing All-solid-state electrochemical cells and batteries employing very thin film, highly conductive polymeric electrolyte and very thin electrode structures are disclosed, along with economical and high-speed methods of manufacturing. A preferred embodiment i... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6645675 | Solid polymer electrolytes A wide range of solid polymer electrolytes characterized by high ionic conductivity at room temperature, and below, are disclosed. These all-solid-state polymer electrolytes are suitable for use in electrochemical cells and batteries. A preferred polymer ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6641957 | Non-aqueous electrolyte cell The non-aqueous electrolyte battery of the present invention has a negative electrode comprising metallic lithium, a lithium alloy or a material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium; a positive electrode; a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a solve... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6593019 | Ionic perfluorovinyl compounds and their uses as components of ionic conductors of the polymer type, of selective membranes or of catalysts Ionic perfluorovinyl compounds and their uses as components of ionic conductors of the polymer type, of selective membranes or of catalysts. The compounds comprise at least one perfluorovinyl group and at least one group chosen from --O or one of the grou... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6447952 | Polymer electrolytes This invention provides alkali ion conducting polymer electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and elastomeric properties suitable for use in high energy batteries. The polymer electrolytes are cyclic carbonate-containing polysiloxanes that can be modifi... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6420648 | Light harvesting arrays A light harvesting array useful for the manufacture of devices such as solar cells comprises: (a) a first substrate comprising a first electrode; and (b) a layer of light harvesting rods electrically coupled to the first electrode, each of the light harve... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6413676 | Lithium ion polymer electrolytes A dimensionally stable, highly resilient, hybrid copolymer solid-solution electrolyte-retention film for use in a lithium ion battery in one preferred embodiment has a predominantly amorphous structure and mechanical strength despite contact with liquid s... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6376129 | Sulphonated polyimides, membranes prepared with them, and a fuel cell device that includes these membranes The invention relates to sulphonated polyimides, notably of formula (I) ##STR1## The invention also relates to an ion exchange membrane that includes such a polyimide and a fuel cell that includes such a membrane. The membranes of the invention have excellent ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6326105 | Composite polymer electrolytes for alkali metal electrochemical devices which contain a non-woven glass fiber net Polymer electrolyte composites for alkali metal electrochemical devices which are formed by coating an inert, lightweight, electrically insulating, non-woven glass fiber net which includes a polyvinyl alcohol binder, with a liquid polymer which may be ion... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6300016 | Polycarbonate electrolyte, the preparation thereof and polymer lithium batteries containing the same A polycarbonate electrolyte comprising a polycarbonate membrane matrix and a lithium salt-containing electrolytic solution impregnated into the polycarbonate membrane matrix. The polycarbonate has the formula: ##STR1##... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6291106 | Electrolytic-solution-supporting polymer film and secondary battery A high-strength, heat-resistant and high-safety electrolytic-solution-supporting polymer film which can be applied to secondary batteries typified by lithium and lithium ion secondary batteries and which has an ionic conductivity of at least 5×10 | 09/18/2001 |
| 6210838 | Substrate for ion conductor and ion conductor A substrate for an ion conductor includes a polymer or molecule capable of sustaining ion conduction, and a boroxine ring. The above mentioned polymer or molecule participates in and promotes ionic conduction. The boroxine ring is bonded to the above ment... | 04/03/2001 |
