Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator comprises at least a pair of parallel collecting plate electrodes between which is disposed an auxiliary plate electrode biased at an opposite potential to the potential applied to the collecting plate electrodes and a corona discharge electrode spaced predetermined distances from said collecting and auxiliary plate electrodes and biased at the same potential as that applied to the auxiliary plate electrode.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for moving objects across a storage area includes elongated guide means extending across the storage area along the direction of movement of the objects, frictional engagement means associated with and adapted for movement along the guide means for frictionally engaging a portion ofthe outer surface of the objects so that the frictional engagement means can simultaneously engage both the guide means and the objects and impart a condition whereby the frictional resistance between the frictional engagement means and the objects is greater than that between the objects and the support means and the frictional engagement means and the guide means for moving the objects. Alternatively, cooperating mating portions can be provided on a bar and an object engaging portion to accomplish the same results.

Abstract: A fibre bundle is first formed from loosely entangled fibres. Then, the fibre bundle is encased in a plastic shell and dipped into a solution of a synthetic resin in a solvent to fill the spaces among fibers with the solution. After taken out of said solution it is left to stand for a period of time during which the volatilization of the solvent forms a great number of capillary passages for the transudation of ink. After grinding a marking pen is obtained having a nib and an ink reservoir integral therewith.

Abstract: An electrostatic dust precipitator as a gas cleaner in which a grounded, perforated metal filter is located at the gas inlet end of the space between a pair of grounded dust collecting electrodes having a discharge wire located therebetween so that electrostatic fields are developed not only between the discharge wire and the dust collecting electrodes but between the discharge wire and the metal filter.

Abstract: A cassette-type magnetic tape recorder/player has a movable plate mounted on its deck for reciprocating movement between reproduction and non-reproduction positions. At least a second slide member is also mounted on the deck and likewise biased toward the reproduction position. The movable plate carries a magnetic head and a pivotally mounted pinch roller which engages a rotatably driven capstan mounted on the deck. The second slide member can be manually moved to a second position where it engages and moves a magnetic actuator which, in turn, serves to pivot the pinch roller out of contact with the capstan. The magnetic actuator is surrounded by an electromagnetic coil which serves, when activated, to hold the magnetic actuator in the position where it disengages the pinch roller. The coil is activated responsive to the detection of blank zones on the magnetic tape.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a pulp, involving the steps of mechanically milling a fibrous vegetable material at an elevated temperature, delignifying the milled material by reaction with a chlorine-containing compound and ammonia or ammonium hydroxide, and recovering the chlorine-containing compound from the waste liquor in the form of hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: An expansible chamber energy conversion machine having a frame, a torque transmitting member supported by the frame for rotation about a first axis, a nutatable member having journal surfaces concentric with a second axis intersecting the first axis at an angle to establish a point of axes intersection, support means rotatable on the first axis and rotatably supporting the nutatable member for movement of the second axis in a biconical path about the first axis with the apex of the biconical path coincident with the point of axes intersection, one or more pistons reciprocable through a stroke distance in working fluid chambers having end faces fixed relative to the frame and adjustable linkage assemblies for connecting the pistons with the nutating member. The nutatable member is supported by the support means by way of a journal member arranged to change the angle of first and second axes intersection upon axial movement of the journal member relative to the support member.

Abstract: A method for preparing a fish meat powder capable of forming KAMABOKO is disclosed. The method involves forming a slurry of fish meat in a neutral buffer solution containing divalent metal ions and polyvalent weak-acid anions. The anions are present in an amount sufficient to sequester the metal ions. The slurry is converted to a fish meat powder by spray-drying.

Abstract: A blind riveting tool incorporates a jaw mechanism provided with a multi-part collet. The jaw mechanism includes a generally tubular member whose bore tapers towards that end of the mechanism through which enters the mandrel of a rivet. The internal surface of each part of the collet is provided with a longitudinal groove.

Abstract: A common actuator is provided for connecting a starter motor to an engine and concurrently for operating means for temporarily effecting an increase in the amount of injected fuel to a value for starting the engine and a safety device is provided for preventing the actuator and the starter motor for being actuated even if a starter key switch is erroneously switched on after the starting of the engine has been completed.

Abstract: A composition in the form of a solution or dispersion which includes a perfluoroalkyl group-containing phosphoric acid ester of the formula(R.sub.f XO).sub.n PO(OH).sub.3-n(wherein R.sub.f represents a perfluoroalkyl group containing from 4 to 20 carbons, X represents a divalent organic residue and n is an integer from 1 to 3) and an additive which is a surface active agent, a silicone oil, a highly fluorinated organic compound, a wax or a mixture thereof, the composition being useful for imparting mold releasing properties to a mold.

Abstract: An effluent alkali salt solution obtained in the desulfurization of a hydrogen sulfide-containing gas by washing with an alkali wash solution is subjected to a two stage precipitation treatment at different temperatures to recover valuable components such as a vanadium compound, chelating agent, ADA, and active alkali salts while removing inactive salts such as sulfate and thiosulfate.

Abstract: An outrigger for stabilizing the frame of a mobile apparatus such as a vehicle with a lifting device mounted thereon. The outrigger includes a pivoted arm mounted on the frame and a main hydraulic jack for swinging the arm from a raised or retracted position for travel of the vehicle to a lowered ground engaging position upon expansion of the jack. The upper or inner end of the jack is mounted on means for swinging the inner end of the jack inwardly relative to the frame and this means may be in the form of a link pivotally connected at its inner end to the frame and at its outer end to the inner end of the jack. A secondary jack may be connected between the link and the frame so as to swing the link inwardly. The swing of the outrigger arm is thus significantly increased over known arrangements so as to permit the outrigger to travel from a point well below the normal ground level to a retracted position which will permit highway travel.

Abstract: A set of three input, three output bubble logic gates forms all of the possible distinct output functions for conservative three variable gates. The magnetic interaction between single wall domains propagating through separate channels defined by closely spaced circuit element paths causes the domains to switch to or remain on alternate paths via between-path transfer means in a predetermined fashion. In addition to vertically graded element transfer means, several new circuit arrangements are introduced including non-graded elements, strong and weak S-curves, elements having uneven gradation, and other circuit techniques. A group of primitive realizations are described which can be combined to produce other gates having output functions in each of 31 equivalence classes. A methodology for using the gates in logic design is suggested, and several new building block gates producing functions of two variables are presented.

Abstract: A lock releasing mechanism for push button levers such as used in a tape recorder. The mechanism includes an electromechanical releasing system and a distinct mechanical releasing system commonly operable by a manual operator. The mechanical system functions for lock releasing only if the electromechanical system fails to provide lock releasing.

Abstract: The catalytic element is supported at its both longitudinal ends by two supporting members which are secured to the inner surface of a casing. Each supporting member is formed with a plurality of slits for releasing thermal stresses generated therein due to a high temperature within the casing when used.

Abstract: A rotary actuator incorporating an enclosure with a rectilineal slideway along which a slide member is movable has means at one end of the slide member for moving the member along the slideway and further means at the other end of the slide member for restraining the slide member from rotary movement; the slide member carries a screw threaded nut assembly which engages a worm screw forming a part of an output shaft which is rotated when the slide member slides.

Abstract: Solid titanium trichloride in the form of fine granules having low aluminum compound content, which is suitable as a catalyst for polymerization of .alpha.-olefins, especially, propylene is obtained as a precipitate by heating liquefied titanium trichloride in the presence of a liberating agent, and separating the thus formed precipitate. The liquified titanium trichloride is preferably prepared with an reducing titanium tetrachloride by organic aluminum compound in the presence of ether and hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control valve provided with an extension which is inserted into a restriction, formed in the EGR passageway upstream of the EGR control valve, to reduce the effective cross sectional area of the restriction and therefore the EGR ratio when the pressure in the EGR passageway between the restriction and the EGR control valve is reduced below a predetermined value due to increases in an engine suction vacuum during low load engine operating conditions.

Abstract: Solid titanium trichloride in the form of fine granules having low aluminum compound content, which is suitable as a catalyst for polymerization of .alpha.-olefins, especially, propylene is obtained as a precipitate by heating liquefied titanium trichloride in the presence of a liberating agent, and separating the thus formed precipitate. The liquefied titanium trichloride is preferably prepared with an reducing titanium tetrachloride by organic aluminium compound in the presence of ether and hydrocarbon.