Abstract: A weaving machine comprises an arrangement for adjusting or optimizing the consumption of warp thread. The weaving machine permits weaving of different widths for the woven material. First bobbins can be arranged next to one another, with synchronized rotation, on a warp beam (Vb) of the weaving machine in order to effect a warp thread supply which represents a minimum width for the woven material. Second bobbins can be arranged, individually from the point of view of rotation, in bobbin boards in order to effect a warp thread supply which represents widths between the minimum width and a maximum width for the woven material. The second bobbins are provided with, or can cooperate with, activatable and deactivatable brake members by which the number of second bobbins (2') corresponding to the set weaving width can be engaged for warp thread supply in the weaving machine.

Abstract: A current sensor assembly of planar form arranged for connection in series with an electrical circuit. The circuit includes a first and second conductor. The sensor assembly includes a first conductive member adapted to contact the second conductor in the circuit. A second conductive member is adapted to contact the second conductor in the circuit. A thin layer of conductive material is connected at one end to the first conductive member and at is other end to the second conductive member so that current flow in the circuit between the first and second conductors is via the thin layer. A support supports the thin layer along its entire length. At least a part of the support contacts the thin layer is electrically insulative. The thermal conductivity of the support is different at different points along the length of the layer so that heat disposition is different at the different points and hence the temperature rise caused by current flow through the layer is different.

Abstract: An annular locking element is provided for engaging a cylindrical object to lock the object to a plate. The locking element comprises a circular element region formed to be an interrupted circle and being adapted to engage a first contact surface on the cylindrical object. A plurality of spring tongues extends radially from the element region and are bent outwardly from the element region. A plurality of support elements also extend from the element region and are adapted to engage a second contact surace on the cylindrical object.

Abstract: The mask portion at the patient end of a laryngeal mask assembly is formed by a mount member having an outwardly projecting, oval plate and by two separate semi-annular cuffs bonded to opposite sides of the plate. An inflation lumen opens into one cuff, the plate having several holes through it so that the inflation fluid flows also to the other cuff.

Abstract: A data carrier system is provided including: a main apparatus including a first control unit for outputting a first signal and a first coil unit having at least a transmission coil for transmitting the first signal; a tuner circuit unit having a tuner circuit being tuned with the frequency of the first signal, the tuner circuit having a tuning coil disposed facing the transmission coil of the first coil unit; and a tag including a second coil unit having at least a reception coil and a second control unit for performing a predetermined control operation in accordance with the first signal transmitted from the main apparatus and received by the reception coil of the second coil unit.

Abstract: A drawing is read by a scanner to create raster data. A labeling process is executed for the data to extract a contour line for each pattern element resultant from the labeling process to produce contour line data and region data to manage, in a tree structure, information related to a circumscribed rectangle of each line segment of the contour line. When the operator picks by a pointing device a predetermined region on the screen of a display and a pair of line segments for recognition, there is retrieved region data corresponding to the specified region. After extracting contour line data associated with the retrieved region data, a center line creation process is executed according to the extracted contour line data.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring and adding solution to a plating bath and controlling the quality of deposited metal. At least one monitor monitors at least one condition within a plating bath and produces at least one signal corresponding to the at least one condition. At least one controller receives the at least one signal produced by the at least one monitor, processes the at least one signal, determines whether an additional amount of at least one chemical should be added to the plating bath, and controls at least one valve for controlling flow of the additional amount of the at least one chemical. A pre-mix tank pre-mixes chemicals to be added to the tank. A plurality of holding tanks holds chemicals and supplies the chemicals to the pre-mix tank. At least one valve is arranged between each holding tank and the pre-mix tank. At least one valve is also arranged between the pre-mix tank and the plating bath.

Abstract: A differential input circuit includes a first differential circuit of a current mirror type for generating a first differential voltage by using an input voltage and a reference voltage, a second differential circuit of a current mirror type for generating a second differential voltage having a phase opposite to that of the first differential voltage by using the input voltage and the reference voltage, and a third differential circuit for generating an output voltage corresponding to a difference voltage of the first and second differential voltages by using the first and second differential voltages. A first clamping circuit for clamping the first differential voltage is provided between the first and third differential circuits. A second clamping circuit for clamping the second differential voltage is provided between the second and third differential circuits.

Abstract: A device for simulating in real-time a path of an object in a three-dimensional coordinate system. The device includes at least a first unit and a second unit each provided with a GPS receiver for receiving position and timing signals respectively from at least four GPS satellites, a transmitter/receiver for communication between the first unit and the second unit in the VHF or UHF frequencies, and a communication computer having memory capacity and providing a connection between the GPS receiver and the transmitter/receiver. A simulation computer is included at least with the first unit. The simulation computer communicates with the communication computer and simulates with an event driven protocol a path in the coordinate system of the object and communicating the path to the second unit. The communication computer controls the communication through the transmitter/receiver according to an STDMA method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for purifying methane gas in a Raman cell (20). When pumped laser light having a high power passes through the Raman cell containing methane gas, a portion of the methane can be decomposed, and then highly reactive methyl radicals are formed. They can react with each other and as time passes form organic compounds, which are deposited on the inner side of the windows (22a, 22b) of the Raman cell. A trap (26) comprising calcium grains (27), which absorb the methyl radicals, is introduced in the Raman cell (20). The methane gas, which comprises a small content of methyl radicals, is made to come in contact with the calcium grains (27), whereby a reaction occurs between the methyl radicals and the calcium grains, so that calcium carbide and calcium hydride are formed. The methane gas is driven around in the Raman cell (20) and through the trap (26) by means of a compressor wheel (28) driven by a motor (29c).

Abstract: A temperature probe for use in low pressure processes having an improved thermal response wherein fluid is supplied to a fluid transport passageway in the probe head for creating an increased pressure between the probe head and a semiconductor wafer for increasing the thermal conductivity therebetween.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a self-adjusting device that equalizes the length for pull ropes which activate parts of motor vehicles, particularly for locking latches of motor vehicle seats, with a spring-loaded tension element. The spring-loaded tension element is formed by a pivoting lever which is guided on a support, so that its longitudinal position may be shifted and so as to be capable of being pivoted, which exhibits two terminal areas that are entwined by the pull rope. Due to the use of a tension spring, one terminal area abuts a stop, from which it may be lifted up as the force of the tension spring is overcome, and swiveled to make contact with an opposing stop, when tractile force is applied to the pull rope. The stop and opposing stop exhibit contact surfaces that run parallel to one another, and which extend across the pathway of longitudinal shift. Between the two entwined terminal areas of the pivoting lever, provision is made for an area of entwinement in a fixed location on the support.

Abstract: Breathing equipment including a breathing hood to surround a wearer's head. An inner mask covers at least the wearer's mouth and nose. The equipment includes a breathing gas delivery conduit and structure to permit gas to pass from the hood to the mask. A check valve allows gas to pass from the mask to the surroundings when overpressure in the mask has reached a given value. The breathing gas is delivered to the hood and the gas passing structure permits gas to pass in both directions between the hood and the mask. The gas passing structure requires a lower overpressure in the mask for passage of gas from the mask to the hood than the pressure required for the check valve to release gas to the surroundings.

Abstract: An automatically deploying and retracting leg for a portable personal computer including a base and a display. At least one leg is arranged in the base and moves downwardly as it is deployed. At least one deploying mechanism is interconnected with the at least one leg and the display so as to cause the at least one leg to deploy and retract upon moving the display respectively between and open and a closed position.

Abstract: A method for introducing an impurity dopant into a semiconductor layer of SiC is provided. Ions are implanted into the semiconductor layer so that a near surface of the semiconductor layer becomes doped and amorphous. The semiconductor layer is then annealed at a temperature so that the dopant diffuses into a non-implanted sublayer of the semiconductor layer below the near surface layer.

Abstract: By extracting hot water-insoluble and ethanol-insoluble components of the fruit body of Agaricus blazei Murill belonging to the genus Agaricus with 5% ammonium oxalate aqueous solution, degrading the extract with hydrochloric acid and then purifying the acid-degraded product through gel permeation and affinity chromatography, there are obtained the antitumor-active substances having a weight-average molecular weight of 38.times.10.sup.4 daltons and a dispersion degree of 2.3, a weight-average molecular weight of 29.times.10.sup.4 daltons and a dispersion degree of 7.3, a weight-average molecular weight of 2.4.times.10.sup.4 daltons and a dispersion degree of 4.1, and a weight-average molecular weight of 2.0.times.10.sup.4 daltons and a dispersion degree of 3.6. These substances exhibit a significant antitumor effect against solid tumor, when determined by gel permeation.

Abstract: A device for epitaxial growth of objects by Chemical Vapor Deposition on a substrate comprises a susceptor adapted to receive the substrate and members for heating walls of the susceptor surrounding the substrate and thereby the substrate and a gas mixture fed to the substrate for the growth. The device comprises also members for holding the substrate in the path of the gas mixture through the susceptor at a distance from internal walls thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies which is capable of binding the monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) receptor CCR2, especially those which are capable of acting either as an antagonist or agonist. The claimed antobodies can be used for in vitro and/or in vivo diagnostic, for screening and detection of tissues and classes of cells expressing the MCP-1 receptor, for screening for new drugs and for therapeutic use. The invention also relates to a preparation comprising the claimed antibody and a micro-organism or cell-line capable of producing the claimed antibody.

Abstract: A method for removing material from a substrate. A plasma is generated in a plasma generating and discharge device including a sapphire plasma tube. At least one fluorine-containing compound is introduced into the plasma. A forming gas is introduced into the plasma. The plasma is directed toward the material to be removed from the substrate.

Abstract: A light transmitting device for use in a viewing apparatus or optical device, particularly a night vision device. The device is composed of a material which is capable of transmitting light from a remote source. Light from a visible indicator such as an LED is transferred through at least one outer flat to an inner flat of the device. The inner flat provides a signal to the user that the power supply is low. An additional outer flat and inner flat provides a signal to the user that the infrared illuminator is in operation. A projection formed along the outer periphery of the device prevents rotation and aids in assembling the device in a viewing apparatus. With the light transmitting device, there is no need for a separate device attached to the housing of an optical device for indicating power supply.