Abstract: Beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that includes a binder system, a cross linker, and a catalyst.

Abstract: Beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that includes a binder system, a cross linker, and a catalyst.

Abstract: Beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that have robust adhesion and mechanical properties after cure.

Abstract: Beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that includes a binder system, a cross linker, and a catalyst.

Abstract: A device for extracting synchronization from a video signal. The device includes a dual-threshold synchronization pulse detection circuit, a first threshold device for detecting the leading edge of a pulse, and a second threshold device for detecting the trailing edge of the same pulse. The thresholds of the devices are defined by a synchronization pulse amplitude detector. The device includes sample-and-hold circuitry for bringing back the voltage stored by the amplitude detector in a storage capacitor to the voltage corresponding to the synchronization pulse, when a synchronization pulse is detected.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a video signal so that its black level is in coincidence with a predetermined reference level includes a capacitor having a first terminal that receives the video signal and a second terminal that provides the adjusted video signal, and means for discharging the capacitor at a constant current when the adjusted video signal exceeds the reference level, and for charging the capacitor at a constant current when the adjusted video signal is below the reference level, the ratio between the charging and discharging currents ranging from 4.3 to 12.6. The device further includes means for significantly reducing the current ratio at least during a portion of a frame synchronization pulse train.

Abstract: A system for adjusting filters processing the composite video signal in a multistandard set by determining the tuning phases during the quiescent phases of the composite video signal. A reference signal (f.sub.ref) is applied to the filter during the tuning phases; a phase-locked loop supplies an error signal corresponding to the phase-shift of the filter; and means (14) are provided for storing the error signal of the phase-locked loop.

Abstract: An automatic connection circuit on either of the input terminals of a TV set, each of these inputs receiving video signals according to one of several standards, comprising a standard identification circuit (10) and a selection circuit (11), the identification circuit sending an inhibition signal (IN) to the selection circuit when it has detected a selected standard; a switch (14), the first terminal (12) of which is connected to the input of the identification circuit and the second terminal of which is connected to either of the input terminals by the action of a control signal (16); a divider (15) receiving a periodic signal and providing a signal for controlling the selection circuit according to a first period and the switch according to a half period, this divider being inhibited by said inhibition signal.

Abstract: A device for switching a coil between a first state where it is connected between a supply source and the ground through an impedance and a second state where it is connected between an output terminal and the ground, a first switch (T.sub.REC) being arranged between the output terminal and the supply source. This switching device comprises: a diode (14) connected between the output terminal (16) and the supply source, a controlled switch (T.sub.PB) connected in parallel with the impedance between a second terminal of the coil and the ground, and a detection and control means (20, 24) connected between the diode and the power supply source for detecting the time when the voltage between the diode and the ground becomes equal to a predetermined value lower than the forward voltage drop across the diode and for thereby controlling said switch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a differential amplifier with differential outputs comprising a reference input, a signal input, a first (2) and a second (3) low-pass filter respectively connected with a differential output and with a comparator input (4), the comparator output being connected with the reference input of the amplifier in order to form a regulation loop which compensates for the d.c. level variations of the signal applied to the signal input and which servo-controls the d.c. level difference of the outputs to a value approaching zero. The invention applies to integrated circuits with differential amplifiers.

Abstract: A television receiver includes a source of test signals for controlling parameters such as picture tube cut-off level and drive level. The test signals are inserted individually during visible scanning lines along the upper edge of the display screen, one test signal line per field, only when the brightness of a displayed picture exceeds a given level so as to mask the presence of the test signal. The test signal insertion process is disabled for low picture brightness conditions.