Abstract: An electronic load relay which can be manufactured in an uncomplicated and cost effective manner can, because of an arrangement of its contact-plug parts, replace an electromechanical load relay. This invention particularly solves the problem of heat dissipation from an electronic power switch in a beneficial manner by having an electronic power switch thermally and electrically directly coupled to a metallic wiring support, or board, which forms a plug contact assembly.

Abstract: A keyboard for cash registers and other registers of a type having long and short stroke keys (3) allows a structural reconfiguration for meeting various needs of customers. The keyboard, with all keys (3) thereof being at uniform key spacings, includes short-stroke rocker key assemblies (5) with short key moment arms (7) and a long switch moment arms (8) and long-stroke rocker key assemblies (4) with long key moment arms (7') and short switch moment arms (8'). When mounted, a key of a long-stroke rocker key assembly (4) is within a bifurcated end of a forked lever (9) of a respective adjacent long-stroke rocker key assembly. By making the long-stroke rocker key assemblies with forked levers in which keys of adjacent long-stroke rocker key assemblies are positioned, the keyboard can be adapted to meet customers desires with less expense.

Abstract: The timepiece comprises an electrical energy generator (3) comprising a rotor (3a) and means (3b) for supplying said electrical energy in response to rotation of said rotor (3a), a source of mechanical energy (2), measuring means (Trig) coupled to said generator (3) for producing measurement pulses of the angular frequency of an alternating voltage supplied by the generator (3), braking means (K) responsive to a braking command signal for applying a braking torque to said rotor (3a), an electronic circuit (1) comprising reference means (Osc) for producing a reference signal (FR), and slaving control means (Div, Cmp, Tmr) arranged to control said braking means (K) when said measurement pulses are ahead with respect to the reference signal.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electromechanical transducer exhibiting a configuration of the cylindrical type and adapted in particular to serve as a stepping motor. In a three-phase embodiment, the transducer according to the invention comprises a stator (2) and a rotor (4) capable of turning around a rotation axis (6). The stator (2) comprises three pole pieces (8, 10, 12) each having a polar arm (14, 16, 18) oriented in the direction of the rotation axis of the rotor and bearing an energization winding (32, 34, 36).

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a gradient coating of calcium phosphat phases and metal oxide phases on metallic implants, in particular made of titanium or titanium alloys, for use as dental, jaw or joint implants. A solution containing calcium ions and phosphate ions is used as electrolyte of which the pH is slightly acidic to approximately neutral. The substrate electrodes are alternately polarized cathodically and anodically. The layer deposited in a gratuated manner is adherent, has a fine structure and is distinguished by a high degree of biocompatibility.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for sealing a shaft with respect to a housing containing a fluid comprises a face seal exposed to a buffer gas on a portion thereof facing away from the fluid. Disposed upstream of the face seal at the fluid said portion thereof is a collecting chamber for receiving a leakage of the buffer gas having gained access to the fluid-side portion of the face seal. The collecting chamber is in communication with an external separating means for separating the gas phase from the fluid phase of a gas/fluid mixture having collected in the collecting chamber. The fluid phase can be returned into the interior of the housing.

Abstract: An assembly for controlling the temperature of a fountain fluid and/or selected drums of a printing machine comprises a fountain fluid circulating system for supplying a fountain fluid application means with a fountain fluid, a cooling fluid circulating system for supplying a drum cooling means with a cooling fluid, a first internal cold source which is in heat-exchanging relationship with the fountain fluid circulating system, a second external cold source which is in heat-exchanging relationship with the cooling fluid circulating system, and a means for selectively operating one of the circulating systems, for the fountain fluid or the cooling fluid, or both of these circulating systems. Further the condenser means of the first cold source is in heat-exchanging relationship with the refrigerant circulating system of the second cold source. The temperature controlling assembly thereby allows the requirements for cooling energy to be precisely matched to the currently effective operational mode.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of splicing rolled plates with each other, including the steps of (a) positioning a rear end portion of a leading rolled plate above a front end portion of a following rolled plate by a distance slightly greater than a diameter of a cylindrical cutter having a rotation axis extending in a width-wise direction of the leading and following rolled plates, the positioning being carried out while the leading and following rolled plates are being transferred, (b) cutting an upper surface of the front end portion of the following rolled plate with the cylindrical cutter only within a region at which the following rolled plate is to be spliced with the leading rolled plate, the cutting being carried out in a direction F in which the rolled plates are being transferred, (c) blowing a first reducing flame to the upper surface being cut from above the upper surface in the direction F while the step (b) is being carried out, (d) cutting a lower surface of the rear end portion of the leadin

Abstract: Two types of disposable pans made from a paper sheet material by press means are disclosed, particularly designed to prevent its paper configuration from easily deforming and/or to prevent its bottom portion from easy burning or scorching. The one type includes at least two parts, a bowl-like concave part having a bottom portion and an opening divergent part extended upwards from said concave parts. This type necessitates a specific supporting means when used with a cooking oven. The another type additionally includes a flange part interposed between said two parts and can be used without any supporting means. In order to prevent the paper configuration from easy deforming, a plurality of folds are provided on the opening divergent part to have the overlapped width small, and/or a synthetic resin is laminated on said paper sheet material.

Abstract: A guide tube having at least one channel for guiding a cable has an elongated cylindrical sheath body incorporating at least two pull wires, located in the same diametrical plane of the guide tube. The sheath body may be composed of several parts, and a number of channels may be formed with a sheath body, which channels may or may not be separable from each other.

Abstract: Along the inner lying rotor trailing surface (21) of an annular rotor (20) are successively provided regions (26a-c) of small wall thicknesses (29) and regions (25a-c) of larger wall thicknesses, which differ with respect to the acoustic impedance spectrum. During the state of operation, i.e. when the rotor (20) turns, the mentioned regions (24a-c; 25a-c) are excited alternately by the piezoelectric excitor (15) of the stator (13). The acoustic impedance spectrum which changes periodically, influences the electrical impedance spectrum of the motor (10) in an analog manner. These changes are measured via the voltage supply connections of the motor (10) and are interpreted as relative positional changes between the stator (13) and the rotor (20).

Abstract: A highly stable frequency generator (G) comprises an oscillator (10) for generating a first frequency (F1), andfurther comprises a time base (BT) providing a time stable frequency signal which is independent of the temperature, and a feedback circuit arranged to provide a first number of pulses (n.sub.T) coming from the oscillator (10) to a comparing circuit (13), a circuit (14) for providing a reference number of pulses (N.sub.T) to said comparing circuit (13), and a circuit (13,15,16) providing a correction signal (Sc) as a function of the difference (.DELTA.) between the first number (n.sub.T) and the reference number (N.sub.T), the generator (G) further comprising a correction circuit (17) of the oscillation frequency (F1) of said first oscillator (10), this correction circuit being controlled by said control signal (Sc).

Abstract: An anchoring system for a urethral catheter (14, 36), and a method of its use, involve a resilient anchor-interval portion (40) of a catheter drainage shaft (42, 42'), positioned between a bladder balloon (26) and a urethral anchoring cuff balloon (44). The anchor-interval portion has a sinusoidal configuration lengthwise thereof which provide a proper linear elastic resilience for allowing the bladder balloon and the urethral anchoring cuff balloon to be separated a substantial distance for impinging against what remains of a prostate gland (20, 28, 32).

Abstract: A method is for inspecting a vial in the course of conveying the vial by a rotary table, comprising the steps of inspecting the vial's lower half at a station of the vial's lower portion while the vial is rotated from above with its head being chucked, inspecting the vial's upper half at a station of the vial's upper portion while the vial is supported and rotated from below by a rotary belt adapted to be brought into contact with the vial, and combining these inspections of lower and upper halves to inspect the whole vial from its head to its bottom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical formulations containing a gel or suspension obtainable by treatment of suitable pulverized minerals with aqueous solutions. The compositions of the invention can be used for the topical treatment of degenerative diseases of cartilage, and of skin damage due to ageing or exposure to electromagnetic radiation, associated with free radicals. The compositions of the invention find application in dermatology, physiotherapy and for cosmetic skin treatments.

Abstract: A monitor for measuring the moisture content of grain comprises an AC signal source for transmitting a measurement signal along a measurement signal path that includes a sensor region in which grain may, or may not, be present, and an analyzer for determining the attenuation of the measurement signal along the path, the analyzer producing an indication of the moisture content of grain in the sensor region that is dependent on the attenuation. A simulator is provided to permit calibration, testing, maintenance and/or demonstration of the monitor without the requirement of grain in the sensor region. The simulator includes a programmable attenuator that is selectively electrically inserted in the measurement signal path and a control circuit for controlling the attenuator so that the measurement signal is attenuated and the analyzer produces an indication of grain moisture content even though no grain is present in the sensor region. The attenuator may be a PIN diode or a programmable capacitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a X-ray beam position monitor, including a diamond plate placed so that the X-ray beam pass through diamond plate, and a plurality of electrode pairs placed on both sides of the diamond plate. The monitor makes it possible to monitor position of high power X-ray beam with high accuracy and at high speed. In addition, the monitor can be stably operated and reduce costs for manufacturing itself.

Abstract: A turkey call comprises a brass striker plate (36) and a charred-wood striker (10). The striker plate has a convex striker surface (46) and the striker (10) includes an elongated wooden shaft (14) being charred at opposite, curved, cone-shaped, end tips (20 and 22). The striker further includes a funnel-shaped speaker (18) to which the elongated wooden shaft is removably attached. Thus, the wooden shaft of the striker can be reversed within the speaker for replacing an active end tip (20) to be rubbed against the striker plate. The funnel-shaped speaker is constructed of a soft plastic so that it can be folded and carried in a hunter's pocket. A striker plate assembly includes a wrist strap (50) for mounting the striker plate on a hunter's wrist. The speaker includes a hole for tethering the speaker to a hunter.

Abstract: A fixture for use in the microwave measurement of the moisture content of grain comprises a hollow support member, an antenna support assembly supporting antennas for transmitting and receiving microwaves, and a sample scoop. The support member, antenna support assembly and scoop are made of a low dielectric plastic material which has negligible effect on the microwaves. The antenna support assembly includes a cylindrical sleeve with two support stubs extending radially outwardly from the sleeve. The support member has two recesses in its top surface for receiving the stubs so as to position the antenna support assembly and the antennas relative to the support member. The sleeve has an inside diameter slightly greater than the outside diameter of the scoop so that the scoop may be inserted into the sleeve and rest on the same supporting surface as the support member.

Abstract: An indwelling magnetically actuable urinary catheter (35) involves the molding of a valve housing (32) to a catheter drainage shaft (16) by using a drainage-valve-cavity mandrel (22) and two inflation-valve-cavity mandrels (24). The drainage-valve-cavity mandrel (22) forms a spring seat having a built in integral bypass and a valve seat. An elongated one-piece valve popper (50) of Ferro-magnetic material has an enlarged, rounded, bulbous head facing the valve seat and an elongated smaller diameter portion directed toward the spring seat for engaging the tapered spring supported by the spring seat.