Abstract: A constant voltage generator having a substrate voltage pumping circuit, a voltage pumping circuit and a single oscillator for generating pulses to which the substrate voltage pumping circuit and the voltage pumping circuit are commonly responsive, reducing current consumption of a semiconductor memory device during a stand-by state thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dynamic random access memory device (DRAM) having an increased cell capacitance and simplified manufacturing method thereof. The storage electrode the capacitor of the DRAM is connected to a semiconductor substrate through an opening formed in an insulating layer, and has a structure having an outer peripheral wall portion with a laterally extending bottom on the insulating layer and an inner central pillar portion including a hole of a certain depth within the opening in the center of the outer peripheral wall portion. Thus, cell capacitance is greatly increased within a limited unit cell area, its reliability is enhanced, and the manufacturing process is distinctly simplified.

Abstract: An illumination system for a projection exposing apparatus having an improved fly's eyes lens is disclosed in which an individual lens of a fly's eyes lens includes a pattern portion having a plurality of annuluses with the same center but different diameters, and an etch portion disposed alternately with the pattern portion. The etch portion is formed to have a phase difference of 180 degrees with respect to the pattern portion.

Abstract: A projection exposure system includes a light source, a parallel-light forming lens and a fly's eyes lens which are sequentially disposed along a light traveling path. Between the parallel-light forming lens and fly's eyes lens is provided a light dispersing device which is composed of a first light dispersing lens with a concave lens or a second light dispersing lens with multiple small convex lenses. The light dispersing device diverges central light incident on the fly's eyes lens, to thereby increase peripheral light intensity. Accordingly, in tilted illumination, which uses peripheral light, light utilizing efficiency is raised.

Abstract: A drum servo system controls rotation of a head drum stably, even though a DFG signal has been dropped out. The drum servo system includes a DFG signal dropout detector for detecting the dropout of the DFG signal to generate first and second switching signals according to the detection. A digital-to-analog converter generates a drum motor driving voltage in dependence upon the first switching signal when the DFG signal is in a normal state and upon the second switching signal when the DFG signal is in an abnormal state. When the DFG signal is in the abnormal state, a previous state of the DFG signal is used for generating the drum motor driving voltage so that the head drum may rotate stably regardless of the dropout of the DFG signal.

Abstract: A method for making a polycrystalline silicon (p-Si) thin film by heat treating an amorphous silicon (a-Si) thin film using a laser beam, including the steps of forming an a-Si thin film over a substrate, forming a metal reflection film over the a-Si thin film, forming, in the metal reflection film, windows each having a width smaller than the width of the regular strong energy portion of laser beam, annealing the portions of a-Si thin film disposed beneath the windows using a laser beam, removing the remaining portions of metal reflection film, each having a width smaller than the width of the regular strong energy portion of laser beam, to expose the portions of a-Si thin film disposed beneath the remaining portions of metal reflection film, and annealing the thus exposed portions of a-Si thin film disposed beneath the remaining portions of metal reflection film.

Abstract: A thermocouple assembly including a thermocouple probe having facilities mounted thereto to protect the probe, e.g. from the hostile environment of a mounting hole provided through a refractory wall of a glassmaking furnace into which the probe extends for measuring the temperature of molten glass contained by the furnace. The facilities to protect the probe include an outer sleeve disposed in surrounding relation to a selected portion of the probe to form a first annular space between the outer surface of the probe and the inner surface of the sleeve; facilities for sealing the first annular space from atmosphere outside thereof; and, facilities for continuously moving a corrosion-inhibiting gas into, through, and out of the first annular space to thereby flush any infiltrating oxygen an/or alkali-sulfate corrosives out of the first annular space.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bilayer or antilacerative windshield comprised of a rigid substrate and an innerliner, including the steps of producing a hole in the innerliner, assembling the rigid substrate and the innerliner together in interfacial relation to each other, and then placing an insert into the hole. Thereafter, the rigid substrate and the innerliner are laminated together to thereby provide the antilacerative windshield, the insert serving to prevent flow of the innerliner into the hole during the laminating step. After the laminating step is completed, the insert is removed from the hole, to thereby open the hole to expose the adjacent surface of the rigid substrate. The mounting pad or "button" of a rear view mirror is then affixed to the exposed surface of the rigid substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shipping facility including at least one cargo supporting structure mounted for easy, sliding movement on a receiving structure disposed within the cargo bay of a cargo transport vehicle preferably adapted for side and/or rear loading and unloading, wherein the at least one cargo supporting structure and the cargo held thereby is secured, during transport thereof, by conventional retaining facilities to minimize and dampen the lateral, longitudinal, oscillatory and random transportation forces which act upon the cargo during the transport thereof. The at least one cargo supporting structure is adapted for easy slidable/rollable movement along said receiving structure between an operating position within a shipment area of the cargo bay and a non-operating position within a storage area of the cargo bay for thereby freeing the shipment area for shipment of any type of cargo which it is normally capable of holding, after the original cargo has been unloaded, and vice versa.

Abstract: A sloped glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to form a framing grid, and further includes a plurality of glazing panels secured to the framing grid in covering relation to the glazing openings. The framing grid is attached to the building in a manner such that the framing grid subtends an oblique angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the building. Each glazing panel has a hanger frame mounted to its inner major surface. Each hanger frame includes a plurality of hanger sections mounted to the inner major surface of the associated glazing panel adjacent to a corresponding plurality of panel side edges. Spanning facilities are provided in bridging relation to immediately adjacent ones of the hanger sections mounted to adjacent ones of the panels. The spanning facilities are attached to the framing grid to thereby secure the panels to the framing grid.

Abstract: A sloper curtainwall or glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to provide at least one panel opening for retaining a panel. The rafters have an upwardly sloping vertical glazing pocket adapted to receive a vertical marginal edge portion of a panel and the purlins have a horizontal glazing pocket adapted to receive a horizontal marginal edge portion of a panel. The rafters each further include a semi-enclosed drainage channel and a condensation gutter not disposed in fluid communication with either said drainage channel or said vertical glazing pocket. The purlins further include a condensation gutter. The purlin and rafter condensation gutters are disposed in fluid communication with each other and the drainage channel is provided with at least one opening to put the vertical and horizontal glazing pockets in communication therewith.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes a checking fixture having an article supporting surface having a contour representative of the desired/ideal peripheral marginal edge contour of a contoured article to be inspected, such as a bent glass sheet, e.g. an automotive lite. The article is supported by the article supporting surface of the fixture. The apparatus further includes position-sensing facilities, e.g. a linear potentiometer, and facilitates, e.g. a robot, for moving the potentiometer about the periphery of the article to be inspected, to generate a plurality of signals indicative of the gap between a plurality of predetermined points around the marginal edge periphery of the article supporting surface and a corresponding plurality of points around the marginal edge periphery of the article. The apparatus further preferably includes a computer or the like for processing the generated signals to provide information about the contour characteristics of the article, e.g. bend, sag, kink, or the like.

Abstract: A positioning or displacement apparatus includes a first member having a first engaging facility and a second member having a plurality of second engaging facilities, wherein the first and second members are relatively movable between a first position wherein a first selected one of the second engaging facilities is engaged with the first engaging facility. The second member is preferably linearly displaceable by disengaging the first selected one of the second engaging facilities, and then engaging a second selected one of the second engaging facilities with the first engaging facility.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of detecting and signifying the presence or absence of a product identity mark or the like on a transparent sheet includes detecting facilities having a first part including light transmitting facilities and a second part including light detecting facilities, the first and the second parts mutually spaced apart from a predetermined portion of the sheet that should have the product identity mark applied thereto. If the mark is present at least a portion of light transmitted by the light transmitting facilities will be interrupted by the mark and prevented from reaching the light detecting facilities. Signalling facilities functionally connected to the light detecting facilities generate a "yes" signal when the light detected by the detecting facilities is above a predetermined level and a "no" signal otherwise.

Abstract: Surface inhomogeneities of a piece of glass are detected by disposing the glass piece in interfacial relation to an optical medium and reflecting light at a predetermined angle of incidence from the glass surface - optical medium interface along a scan path, through at least a portion of the optical medium. The optical medium is selected to have a refractive index equal to the bulk refractive index of the piece of glass. The intensity of the light reflected from the glass along the scan path is monitored to indicate surface inhomogeneities and the location thereof on the glass surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a curtainwall system having panels mounted on a grid formed of vertical and horizontal mullions having a planar or flat exterior surface. Each of the panels is provided with a frame formed of hanger sections having a groove facing the interior of the frame. A panel engaging clip has one end inserted in the groove of the hanger frame and the other portion of the clip secured to the grid. The clip urges the hanger against the weatherstripping of the grid to provide an air and dust tight seal. A polyurethane block is mounted in the space between adjacent panels and thereafter a silicone is extruded into the space.

Abstract: A multiple pane unit comprising a pair of sheets maintained in parallel, spaced-apart relationship to each other by a spacing and sealing assembly defining a substantially hermetically sealed, insulating airspace between the sheets. The spacing and sealing assembly includes inner and outer elements. The outer element is adhered to the marginal periphery of the inner, facing surfaces of the sheets. The inner element is self-adhered to the marginal periphery of the inner, facing surfaces of the sheets in communication with the airspace and in juxtaposition to the outer element. Both the inner and outer elements have at least minimum adhesive structural bonding strength. The inner element preferably comprises a moisture vapor transmittable matrix material having a desiccant material dispersed therein, thereby ensuring communication between the desiccant and the airspace sufficient to maintain dryness of the airspace.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting discontinuities in electric conductor heating lines in automobile heated back lights is disclosed. The apparatus includes a "Hall effect" probe, a microprocessor, a display, a stepping motor drive, an optical scanner and associated circuitry. The method includes the steps of energizing the heating grid and moving a Hall effect probe in the vicinity of each conductor line. Any heater line having discontinuity will lack a detectable magnetic field.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel multiple-glazed vision and spandrel panel having vision and spandrel areas integral thereto, and a curtainwall system incorporating at least a plurality of these panels.

Abstract: A bit for a core drill of the type for drilling a chamfered hole in an article has a dynamic cooling fluid flow directing element for cooling the bit and article surfaces during drilling and chamfering of the article.