Abstract: Disclosed are an oxidizing electrode, a water electrolysis device including the same and a method for manufacturing the same. According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an oxidizing electrode with improved performance at low loadings of noble metals, especially, ruthenium (Ru) and iridium oxide, in which a ruthenium (Ru) layer and an iridium oxide layer formed on a substrate by electrodeposition in a sequential order are supported by electrochemical reaction rather than physical bonding.

Abstract: A coin sorting apparatus is provided. The coin sorting apparatus includes a main body, a coin sorting unit, a transport unit, a casing tube, a coin tube, and a pressing unit. The coin sorting unit is disposed in an upper portion of the main body. The transport unit is disposed in a lower portion of the main body. The casing tube is transported by the transport unit. The coin tube is made of transparent plastic and placed within the casing tube. The pressing unit is disposed in a front portion of the main body. The present invention makes it possible to improve a functionality and usability of the coin sorting apparatus.

Abstract: A method of measuring the height of a foot arch precisely and easily using two essential heights of the foot arch is disclosed. In the method, a foot cast is primarily cast by pouring plaster into a foot mold. Thereafter, a first intersecting point and a second intersecting point are determined. The first intersecting point is determined by making a first line and a third line intersect. The second intersecting point is determined by making a second line and the third line intersect. The first line is a straight line extending from the center of the second toe to the center of the heel end. The second line is a straight line extending from the center of the big toe to a point spaced apart inwardly from the center of the heel end by ⅛ of the total distance of the heel end. The third line is a center line of the transverse arch of the foot. Finally, a first height and a second height are measured while the foot pattern is set in an upright position.

Abstract: A method of making resin coated photographic paper which comprises providing a paper base, subjecting the paper base to a flame treatment and a corona discharge treatment, providing a polyolefin melt curtain, treating the polyolefin resin melt curtain with a mixture of ozone and air and bringing the paper base in contact with the polyolefin melt curtain to provide a uniform layer of polyolefin resin on the paper base.

Abstract: A process for making a thermal dye transfer receiver element comprising:a) coextruding a dye image-receiving layer with an orientable thermoplastic resin to form a cast film;b) stretching the cast film to reduce the thickness of the dye image-receiving layer and to produce an oriented composite film; andc) laminating the oriented composite film to a support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented thermoplastic polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially bordered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5-50% weight based on the weight of said oriented thermoplastic, said void space occupying about 2-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, and preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.

Abstract: Thermal dye transfer receiving elements are disclosed comprising a base having thereon a dye image-receiving layer, the base comprising a composite film laminated to a support, the dye image-receiving layer being on the composite film side of the base. The composite film comprises a microvoided thermoplastic core layer and at least one substantially void-free thermoplastic surface (skin) layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are photographic elements having reflective or diffusely transmissive supports shaped from a continuous oriented polymer phase having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially bordered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5-50% by weight based on the weight of the oriented polymer, and the void space occupying about 2-60% by volume of the support. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. Such supports have excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented thermoplastic polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially bordered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5%-50% weight based on the weight of said oriented thermoplastic, said void space occupying about 2%-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, and preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming shaped articles having a continuous phase of an oriented thermoplastic polymer containing cross-linked polymer microbeads at least partially bordered by void space. The thermoplastic polymer in molten form is mixed with a plurality of the crosslinked polymer microbeads, and the mixture is then formed into a shaped article. The article is stretched in at least one direction to orient it. The orienting conditions and the character and quantity of crosslinked polymer microbeads is effective to form voids in the article at least bordering the microbeads on sides thereof in the direction(s) of orientation.

Abstract: A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer including a support having thereon a polymeric dye image-receiving layer wherein the support includes a continuous oriented polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a cross-linked polymer coated with a slip agent and which are at least partially bordered by void space.

Abstract: An output buffer circuit for an integrated circuit for outputting an amplified signal from a sense amplifier which senses information stored in a memory cell of random access memory for improving operation of the integrated circuit is disclosed. The output buffer circuit comprises NAND gates ND1, ND2 operatively connected to the output of the sense amplifier to receive first and second output signals S1, S2, and operatively connected to receive a control signal .phi.1 from the integrated circuit which operates the memory cell to read. A MOSFET Q1 and a MOSFET Q2 are utilized with both MOSFETs turning on or off depending upon the signals applied to their gates. An output loading capacitor CL is operatively connected to the junction P4 and to the ground. A logic combination means 10 connected to junctions P1, P2 performs a logical combination of the signal applied through the junction P4 and the control signal .phi.1 applied to the input points of the logic combination means.

Abstract: A microvoided polymeric receiver sheet provides important advantages in the transfer of electrophotographic toner images. Especially advantageous in reducing image defects is the use of such receiver sheets for thermally assisted transfer of toners of small particle size.

Abstract: A videophone system for providing videophone service within narrow band digital network, based on pipelined processing elements, includes source codec means coupled to the image bus, including numerous processing elements of which processing element has DSP (Digital Signal Processor) module, local memory module coupled to the DSP module, FIFO (First Input First Output) memory module coupled to the DSP module and the local memory module, and image bus interface module coupled to the DSP module and the local memory module and the image bus, wherein communications between the processor elements is performed via the pipeline and common memory means coupled to the VME bus and the image bus, for storing message data for synchronization and communication between the processing elements.

Abstract: A system for cultivating and harvesting bean sprouts includes an enclosed container having a door movable between open and closed positions for excluding external light from the interior of the container when the door is in a closed position. A plurality of bean sprout support elements, each of the elements defining an open mesh screen for supporting beans and bean sprouts growing from the beans, are removably stacked within the container in vertical, spaced apart relationship with each other. A cultivating fluid is circulated within the container and over and around the beans and bean sprouts. The bean sprouts are harvested by positioning the bean sprout support elements onto conveyor elements which cause the support elements and bean sprouts to be passed over serving elements which separate fine roots and chaff from the bean sprouts, and the bean sprouts are collected for later use.

Abstract: A laminated film of a polyethylene terephthalate core and on at least one surface thereof an overcoat of a cyclohexylmethylene terephthalate polyester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially boredered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5-50% by weight based on the weight of said oriented polymer, said void space occupying about 2-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.

Abstract: Equipment for towless skiing on water surface includes a pair of propulsion sticks having buoyant members at one end and handles at the other end. The buoyant members provide increased thrust against the hydrodynamic resistance of the water, and the shape of the buoyant members permits removal of the buoyant members from the water with little resistance. The equipment also includes a pair of skis comprised of foam material and provided with stabilizing shoulders on both sides of each ski for minimizing the effect of nose diving and rolling of the skis in the surf. The cross-sectional areas of the buoyant members and of the skis are such that maximum propulsion forces are provided. The skis are designed to endow the surf skier with a greater degree of freedom during surf skiing and to enable the skier to ski for longer distances on the water.

Abstract: Desired control of the thickness and composition of a solder coat on the J-leads of an integrated circuit Quad package is obtained by orienting the packages while being solder coated in a "leads-up" orientation as a series of strips mounting the packages are passed through a solder wave of a wave soldering apparatus on a pallet. The Quad or other shaped integrated circuit or other electronic packages which have leads extending exteriorly thereof, thus have the critical lead crest portions coated with substantially the same solder layer thickness and composition. This permits reliable electrical connections between the crest portions of the leads and printed circuit board metal traces (metallization), particularly in surface mounting of the package to a printed circuit board. An additional feature of the invention is a pallet for holding a series of package-holding elongate frames which pallet is used for conveying the packages through the wave soldering apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially boredered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5-50% by weight based on the weight of said oriented polymer, said void space occupying about 2-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.