Abstract: An intensity modulation circuit for a cathode-ray display device. Designating circuitry produces digital signals representative of at least two areas of the display of the cathode-ray tube. Analog signal producing circuitry produces from said digital signal analog video signals having at least two brightness grades, one of said grades being associated with each of said areas of display. Intensity modulation circuitry is coupled to the analog signal producing circuitry for varying the amplification of the analog video signal in at least one but not all of said grades. Output amplification circuitry receives the analog video signals and drives the cathode-ray tube in response thereto.

Abstract: A serial printer includes a control circuit for driving the printer carriage. The control circuit detects the change of level of a home position signal in synchronism with a print position signal which is produced based upon occurrence of particular data selected out of a cycle of data for driving a step motor so as to increase the permissible range of variation in the change of the level of the home position signal that takes place due to mechanical vibrations differing in mode or phase.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition for use in negative display, transmission-type, liquid crystal display elements, said composition comprising a nematic liquid crystal having positive dielectric anisotropy and a positive dichroic dye. Liquid crystal display devices comprising liquid crystal display cells including nematic liquid crystals having positive dielectric anisotropy and positive dichroic dyes are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel comprising opposed substrates, electrodes on the inside opposed surfaces of said substrates and arranged opposite to each other to sandwich a display layer, a contact media for electrically connecting an electrode on one substrate with an electrode on the other substrate and disposed between said electrodes of said substrates, and a binder between said substrates and fixably engaging said contact media with said electrodes, the diameter of said contact media selected to be substantially the same as the thickness of a liquid crystal cell layer. The contact media comprises a non-conductive core electroless plated with a conducting metal.

Abstract: A multi-color liquid crystal display includes liquid crystal micro-shutters which open and close color filters arranged as dots in a mosaic or stripe pattern. Fine and clear color image display and color graphic display are realized in the device wherein the filters are within the LCD panel, being formed on one substrate and covered by the driving electrode.

Abstract: A step motor driving control mechanism for use in an electronic timepiece for reducing the current consumption thereof is provided. Load detection circuitry detects the load condition of the step motor and selectively produces a load condition signal representative of a predetermined load condition thereof. Driving and control circuitry is provided for receiving a low frequency timekeeping signal produced by a divider circuit and a load detection signal when same is selectively produced by the load detection circuitry. In response to the presence or absence of a load detection signal applied thereto, the drive and control circuitry is adapted to vary the duration of the pulse width of a drive signal applied to the step motor to effect a driving of same.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel assembly having a first plastic substrate with an electrode pattern thereon and at least two second plastic substrates each of a predetermined length, and also each bearing an electrode pattern. A sealant is provided for sealing a liquid crystal between the first and second substrates. Alignment apertures or peripheral recesses may be provided in both substrates for alignment thereof. The liquid crystal display panel assembly is made by forming an electrode pattern on at least one surface of the first plastic film substrate to define the first substrate. The second plastic film substrates are cut to a predetermined length from a second plastic film bearing an electrode pattern.

Abstract: A reagent detection system for detecting an agglutination reaction in a reagent is provided. A light source directs monochromatic light toward an isoplanar sample field. A detector is provided for detecting a change in the amount of light scattered from the isoplanar sample field caused by the agglutination reaction of the reagents. The agglutination reaction is controlled by the intervention of a kinetic activator and results in consistently reproducible sensitive detection of the agglutination reaction.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device formed from a flexible substrate sheet having two driving electrode patterns disposed on one surface of the sheet is provided. The sheet is treated for orientation and folded along a fold line between the electrode patterns. The electrode patterns overlap in plan view when the sheet is folded to form the display device. One segment of the folded sheet extends beyond the other segment to form a terminal region for both electrode patterns.

Abstract: An agglutinographic reaction chamber for reacting immunochemical particle reagents. The chamber includes a first transparent panel having a first surface and a second panel having a second surface spaced apart from the first surface to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber intrinsically causes immunochemical particle reagents to react by being moved therein without external motion being imparted to the chamber.

Abstract: A clutch piston slidably mounted for motion in the axial direction on the turbine shaft or the turbine runner of a torque converter comprising a pump, an impeller, a turbine runner and a stator. A direct coupling clutch is positioned between the clutch piston and the housing of a torque converter. Pressurized oil is supplied for releasing the clutch within an oil chamber between one side of the clutch piston and the housing. A converter pressure is continuously applied to the oil chamber and to the other side of the clutch piston, which is the operating chamber of the torque converter. Thereby, the direct coupling clutch is continuously released. When the automatic transmission is in a selected high speed position, a line pressure higher than the converter pressure, is applied to the operating chamber causing the direct coupling clutch to engage. Converter pressure is applied continuously to the operating chamber of the torque converter through one port of a check valve.

Abstract: A plunger type electromagnetic hammer assembly for use with a printer including a hammer housing having a magnetic flux emitting surface. The hammer assembly includes a hammer slidably situated in the housing wherein the hammer includes a plunger portion having a first radius and a head portion having a second radius. The plunger portion and the head portion are coupled by a neck portion having a third radius, the third radius being less than the first radius and than the second radius. The plunger, neck and head portions are coaxially oriented. A biasing structure biases the hammer away from the platen. A magnetic flux on the magnetic flux emitting surface causes the hammer to slide toward the platen.

Abstract: A facing material for a building is disclosed which is capable of effectively and readily carrying out the lateral connection between facing materials as well as the vertical connection. The facing material comprises a flat plate body which is formed at both side ends thereof with a side fit-in section and a side fit-on section which are adapted to be readily securely fitted with respect to the side fit-on section of a first laterally adjacent facing material and the side fit-on section of a second laterally adjacent facing material opposite to the first one. Also, a method for vertically and laterally connecting facing materials together is disclosed which is capable of readily forming an outer face of a wall or a roof of a building.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises a film forming component including resin and 0.05 to 20% by weight, based on 100% by weight of the film forming component, of at least one hydroxide selected from among calcium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and zinc hydroxide. The coating composition gives excellent resistance to filiform corrosion to an article under high humidity and under a long term exposure.

Abstract: A multi-purpose dowel jig for positioning first and second workpieces to permit the drilling of corresponding dowel holes therein. The dowel jig includes a first member having a flat surface and a wall extending essentially perpendicular to the flat surface. The wall includes at least one bore hole therein which defines an axis extending essentially parallel to the flat surface. A second member or slide jig is slideably supported on the first member adjacent the flat surface and is slideable in the direction of the axis. The second member includes an upper surface facing the flat surface of the first member. The second member includes at least second and third bore holes therein. The second and third bore holes each define an axis with the axes of the second and third bore holes extending essentially perpendicular to and intersecting the axis of the first bore hole in the first member.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens having a far vision viewing zone in the upper region of the lens, a near vision viewing zone in the lower region of the lens, an intermediate vision viewing zone in the region intermediate the far vision zone and the near vision zone and a principal meridian vertically disposed in the center of the lens is provided. The far vision viewing zone is divided horizontally into three regions wherein astigmatism is at least in the central region and increases in the regions on both sides of the center region. The central region is formed so that the principal meridian substantially bisects the central region of the far vision viewing zone.

Abstract: A closing cap with a self-retracting spout, the cap comprising: a cylindrical cap body having in its top a central keyway diametrically crossing the top and of rectangular section, one end of the keyway being closed off and the cap body having a center opening; a spout having a vertical drive pin, the spout comprising a flow channel and being operable to slide in the central keyway; and a revolving cover having a window, and a specially configured guiding ramp located towards the front of the cover, the ramp cooperating with the drive pin of the spout in the central keyway as the cover is rotated.