Abstract: A transversely extending metal core member is fixed to a steering shaft, and a downwardly extending metal core member formed with a weakened part has a padding part mounted thereon at a lower position than the weakened part.

Abstract: Load sensors detect a load from seat and a sitting object. A load sensor control unit determines whether the detected load is greater or smaller than the predetermined load. If the detected load is smaller, the air bag operation is restricted. If the detected load is greater, and if A-ELR switch that detects the state of seatbelt retractor indicates the ALR state, the air bag operation is restricted. In this manner, even when the fastening force for installing the child seat to the seatbelt is large, it is possible to avoid an unwanted deployment of the air bag from a wrongful determination that an adult is sitting. The occupant protection apparatus can determine when a child seat is installed and when an adult is sitting, and restrict the deployment of the air bag when the child seat is being installed.

Abstract: A transversely extending metal core member (A) is fixed to a steering shaft (5), and a downwardly extending metal core member (B) formed with a wakened part (7) has a padding part (P) mounted thereon at a lower position than the weakened part (7).

Abstract: A memory device includes plural word data storing rows. Each word data storing row is composed of a plurality of data bit cells for storing the word data, and a valid bit cell for indicating the validity of data. The valid bit cell has a reset circuit composed of FETs, and the reset circuits are connected to one reset line. By applying a reset signal to one reset line, plural valid bit cells are reset as a batch.

Abstract: A tube settler improves separation performance by dividing flow path of a fluid to be treated into a multiplicity of tubular passages to achieve fluid stream commutation and to reduce the distance which a suspended particle has to fall increasing a settling area. A critical upward-flow rate for avoiding obstructions to precipitation of the suspended particle without turbulence depends on the cross-sectional configuration of the tubular passage. A tubular passage of triangular, circular, hexagonal or rhombic configuration is disadvantageous because the height or distance from top to bottom differs from part to part across the vertical section of the passage.This invention provides a tube settler or multitube separator having a tube-nest assembly for passing the fluid to be treated therethrough. And, inclined tubular passages of the tube settler are an approximate boomerang cross-section.

Abstract: A tube settler improves separation performance by dividing flow path of a fluid to be treated into a multiplicity of tubular passages to achieve fluid stream commutation and to reduce the distance which a suspended particle has to fall increasing a settling area. A critical upward-flow rate for avoiding obstructions to precipitation of the suspended particle without turbulence depends on the cross-sectional configuration of the tubular passage. A tubular passage of triangular, circular, hexagonal or rhombic configulation is disadvantageous because the height or distance from top to bottom differs from part to part across the vertical section of the passage.This invention provides a tube settler or multitube separator having a tube-nest assembly for passing the fluid to be treated therethrough. And, inclined tubular passages of the tube settler are an approximate boomerang cross-section.