Abstract: Disclosed are a negative electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries, a method of preparing the same and a lithium secondary battery including the same. More particularly, the negative electrode active material includes a core that includes a lithium titanium oxide represented by Formula 1 below and a coating layer that is located in a surface of the core and includes fluorine, and thus, a moisture content in the active material is decreased and adsorption of outside moisture is inhibited, thereby removing concern for side reaction occurrence due to moisture. In addition, loss of an SEI layer may be prevented due to a stable fluorine-containing coating layer formed on a surface of the active material. As a result, battery performance may be enhanced and stable expression thereof is possible: LixTiyO4,??[Formula 1] wherein x and y are the same as defined in the present specification.

Abstract: A protection element includes a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material layer, a second conductive layer on a second surface of the PTC material layer, a first electrode lead layer on the first conductive layer, and a second electrode lead layer on the second conductive layer. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of laminated first layers and the second conductive layer includes a plurality of laminated second layers. The first conductive layer has a plurality of first through-holes including a first conductive material to connect at least two of the first layers. The second conductive layer having a plurality of second through-holes including a second conductive material to connect at least two of the second layers.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a lithium nickel complex oxide including mixing a nickel-containing mixed transition metal precursor, a lithium compound, and a polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene (PVdF-HFP) copolymer, and heat treating the mixture, a lithium nickel complex oxide manufactured thereby, and a cathode active material including the lithium nickel complex oxide. The method of manufacturing a lithium nickel complex oxide according to an embodiment of the present invention may adjust a ratio of divalent nickel (NiII) to trivalent nickel (NiIII) by using a polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene (PVdF-HFP) copolymer, and thus, the method may improve capacity of a secondary battery.

Abstract: A battery system includes a plurality of battery cells and a battery management unit. The battery management unit comprises a plurality of acquisition devices and a plurality of monitoring devices. Each of the acquisition devices is configured to acquire at least one operating parameter of the battery cells associated therewith. Each of the monitoring devices is associated with a plurality of battery cells, and each of the monitoring devices is configured to monitor the operating parameter of the battery cells associated therewith. The battery cells, which are each associated with one of the monitoring devices, are associated with at least two acquisition devices.

Abstract: A large capacity lithium-ion-battery pack includes an dielectric housing having receiving barrels; single lithium ion batteries each received in a receiving barrel and comprises an anode currency collector and a cathode currency collector; a dielectric cover member assembled to the housing; and a conductive connecting assembly. The conductive connecting assembly includes a number of upper contact plates embedded in the cover member and a number of lower contact plates embedded in the housing. A part of each upper contact plate protrude out of the cover member for electrically contacting the anode currency collector or the cathode currency collector of a single lithium battery, a part of each lower contact plate protrude out of the housing for electrically contacting the anode currency collector or the cathode currency of a corresponding single lithium battery, all of the single lithium ion batteries are in a series-parallel connection state through the conductive connecting assembly.

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes a fuel cell stack and FC peripheral equipment. In the fuel cell module, a stress relaxing portion for relaxing heat stress is provided at least along a boundary between a central area and one of outer annular areas or between the outer annular areas. The stress relaxing portion includes a plurality of curved portions including a first curved portion having the largest radius, and a second curved portion and a third curved portion, which are formed respectively at both ends of the first curved portion such that a space lies on the outer side of each of the second and third curved portions.

Abstract: In a fuel cell stack, voltage detecting terminals are disposed on a second separator and a third separator of a power generation unit, whereas a voltage detecting terminal is not disposed on a first separator of the power generation unit. Among terminal plates of the fuel cell stack, another voltage detecting terminal is disposed only on the terminal plate that is in contact with the first separator.

Abstract: Battery parts having retaining and sealing features and associated assemblies and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a battery part includes a base portion that is configured to be embedded in battery container material of a corresponding battery container. The battery part and base portion include several torque resisting features and gripping features that resist torsional or twist loads that are applied to the battery part after it has been joined to the battery container. For example, the base portion can include several internal and external torque resisting features and gripping features that are configured to resist twisting or loosening of the battery part with reference to the battery container material, as well as prevent or inhibit fluid leakage from the battery container.

Abstract: A lithium-air battery cathode catalyst includes core-shell nanoparticles on a carbon support, wherein: a core of the core-shell nanoparticles is platinum metal; and a shell of the core-shell nanoparticles is copper metal; wherein: the core-shell nanoparticles have a weight ratio of the copper metal to the platinum metal from about 4% to about 6% copper to from about 2% to about 12% platinum, with a remaining percentage being the carbon support.

Abstract: Battery parts having retaining and sealing features and associated assemblies and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a battery part includes a base portion that is configured to be embedded in battery container material of a corresponding battery container. The battery part and base portion include several torque resisting features and gripping features that resist torsional or twist loads that are applied to the battery part after it has been joined to the battery container. For example, the base portion can include several internal and external torque resisting features and gripping features that are configured to resist twisting or loosening of the battery part with reference to the battery container material, as well as prevent or inhibit fluid leakage from the battery container.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a layer of zeolite having a high silica to alumina ratio supported on a support layer acts as a separator in a redox flow battery. The zeolite can be either supported on a rigid substrate, such as alumina, or a flexible substrate, such as a polymeric film. The polymeric film, in particular, can be an ion exchange membrane such as Nafion. The zeolite layer with a high silica to aluminum ratio provides a long-lasting separator for redox flow batteries.

Abstract: A continuous process for making a pita chip or other similar products using a continuous pressing step that occurs shortly after a continuous oven initial cooking step. Applicants' invention produces a final product with characteristics of a traditionally cooked pita chip using equipment that provides for significant increases in manufacturing throughput. The use of a continuous oven with the relatively concurrent pressing step allows for the production of a flat chip piece on a continuous product line.

Abstract: A method for preparing a sterilized ready-meal package, including providing a main container defining a main volume intended to accommodate a main food product, and having a first opening at the upper part surrounded by a first planar edge. At least one secondary container defining a secondary volume is included and has a second opening at the upper part surrounded by a second planar edge. The secondary container is introduced inside the main container, so that said first edge and said second edge are flush. At least one secondary food product is introduced inside the secondary volume, and at least one main food product is introduced inside the main volume. A perimetric seal is made between a covering film, arranged to cover said first and second openings, and said first edge, and an inner seal is made between the covering film and the second edge.

Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.

Abstract: A horse feed mixture and method of treating a horse is disclosed. Feed mixtures disclosed contains more than 15% spelt, vegetable oil and vitamins and have less than 20% by weight fillers and less than 5% by weight sugar. The feed may be used to treat ailments including underweight condition, founder, colic, obesity, ulcers, inflammation, and chronic disease.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients.

Abstract: A method for the sale, transport, and display of prepared hard boiled and deviled eggs, employing a container which is configured for both storage and transport of boiled eggs is provided. The container features a first half having a receiving cavity which engages a second half providing a cover for eggs located within sectioned cavities in the receiving cavity. Flavorings with labels or other placeable indicia are provided so that egg fillings in the eggs in different sections may be flavored and identified by the labels or placeable indicia provided with the flavoring. Eggs with pre-prepared flavorings may be purchased in removably engageable sections separate from the container and later engaged therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying coffee beans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused coffee bean produced by the process of infusing the coffee bean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a coffee bean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature.

Abstract: A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened.

Abstract: Bakery products and pasta with added chitosan are disclosed. The chitosan is addified with a biologically acceptable acid and added to pasta and baked products. Once the baked products and/or pasta are ingested, gastro-intestinal absorption of fats is limited even after cooking.