Abstract: A method is disclosed for creating layouts of a rating plate and a label on which approval marks, rating information, or others are to be printed. The method is executed by using a delivery destination specifications storage unit that stores approval information corresponding to each delivery destination and each product-type, and stores descriptive items of the rating plate and the label, a product-specific information storage unit that stores information of each product, and a computer that controls the delivery destination specifications storage unit and the product-specific information storage unit. The computer identifies a product-type based on an input product-type identifier, extracts the approval information and the descriptive items from the delivery destination specifications storage unit, designs a layout of the rating plate and the label based on the extracted approval information and the descriptive items, and selects the material of the rating plate and the label.

Abstract: An optical repeater is provided between a first optical fiber transmission path and a second optical fiber transmission path having a zero-dispersion wavelength different from the first optical fiber transmission path. This optical repeater wave-converts a wavelength division multiplex signal input from the first optical fiber transmission path with respect to respective wavelengths thereof, and outputs the wave-converted signal to the second optical fiber transmission path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing high-melting-tension heat-resistant transparent or opaque sheets, boards, and moulds from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The method is characterised in that a mixture of: (1) PET polyester whose melt flow rate (MFR) is 45-130 g/10 minutes (a); (2) coupling agent master batch (f) comprising coupling agent (d) and substrate (e), wherein coupling agent (d) is a mixture of compounds containing 2 epoxy groups (b) and compounds containing 3 or more epoxy groups (c); and (3) catalyst master batch (i) comprising coupling reaction catalyst (g) and substrate (h); is melted in a reaction-extruder to give PET polyester whose MFR is 40 g/10 minutes or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a first sealing material for semiconductor device which sealing material is excellent in plasma resistance and inexpensive; and a second sealing material for semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing this sealing material wherein the sealing material has a good surface smoothness and a good dimensional precision. The first sealing material contains a fluororubber as a rubber component wherein the fluororubber inevitably contains a cured product of a fluorine-based elastic copolymer of a specific composition. The second sealing material is obtained by crosslinking, with ionizing radiation, a fluororubber preform containing a fluororubber component (a) (comprising a specific fluorine-based elastic copolymer) and a non-elastic fluororesin component (b) (comprising a vinylidene fluoride (co)polymer) in a specific ratio.

Abstract: The control technique of the invention sets smaller values to an engine stop reference value and an engine start reference value in the state of use of a regular fuel, compared with values in the ordinal state. When a calculated engine power demand Pe* is less than the engine stop reference value, the control stops the operation of the engine. When the calculated engine power demand Pe* exceeds the engine start reference value, on the other hand, the control starts the operation of the engine. This arrangement facilitates the start of the engine in the state of use of the regular fuel, compared with the start in the ordinary state. A corrective revolution speed ?N is added to a target revolution speed Ne* of the engine, in order to respond to a decrease in output power from the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The auto engine start control of the invention regulates a throttle valve to a restricted opening to reduce an air intake flow at an ordinary start of an engine (step S140). When the driver stamps on an accelerator pedal to raise an engine power demand Pe* to or above a preset threshold value Pref, the auto engine start control regulates the throttle valve to a standard opening to ensure the air intake flow corresponding to the engine power demand Pe* (step S150) and thereby cranks the engine. This arrangement desirably dampens potential vibration induced by ignition at the ordinary start of the engine, while ensuring prompt output of the required driving force from the engine under the condition of the higher engine power demand Pe*.

Abstract: The temperature of a component provided in or associated with an internal combustion engine is estimated with no regard to the automatic stop and the automatic start of the internal combustion engine, and at least one of the estimated temperature of the component and a parameter used to estimate the same temperature is initialized in response to the internal combustion engine being started non-automatically.

Abstract: A lever assembly holds a wiper strip, which directly wipes a wiping surface. The lever assembly includes a plurality of levers, which are connected together in tournament style. An axial length of the lever assembly is shorter than an axial length of the wiper strip. A cover member receives the lever assembly, and opposed ends of the cover member hold the wiper strip. The cover member includes a plurality of cover portions, which are formed separately from one another.

Abstract: The control technique of the invention sets smaller values to an engine stop reference value and an engine start reference value in the state of use of a regular fuel, compared with values in the ordinal state. When a calculated engine power demand Pe* is less than the engine stop reference value, the control stops the operation of the engine. When the calculated engine power demand Pe* exceeds the engine start reference value, on the other hand, the control starts the operation of the engine. This arrangement facilitates the start of the engine in the state of use of the regular fuel, compared with the start in the ordinary state. A corrective revolution speed ?N is added to a target revolution speed Ne* of the engine, in order to respond to a decrease in output power from the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A hybrid automobile runs by transmitting a power from an engine and a power from a motor-generator MG2, and can store a part of the power from the engine and an electric power generated by a motor-generator MG1. In this hybrid automobile, a power requirement Pr* of a drive shaft is set based on an accelerator opening, and a battery charge electric power Pbi is set based on SOC, and the sum of the power requirement Pr* and the battery charge electric power Pbi are set as an engine target power Pe*. When the engine target power Pe* is less than a predetermined minimum value Plow, the engine target power Pe* is changed to the minimum value Plow. Further, in accordance with this change, the battery charge electric power Pbi is also changed, and the engine and the motor-generators MG1, MG2 are operated.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for aqueous multicolor gravure printing which can print at a high speed without color drift, which is formed of plural printing unit processes each of which comprises a printing process, a drying process and a cooling process, wherein quantity of heat supplied in the drying process in each printing unit is removed in the cooling process to render temperature of printed web uniform in front of next printing process, and an apparatus therefor.

Abstract: The optical transmitter comprises a light source which inputs continuous optical signal and a driving circuit which inputs driving signal to an optical modulator of Mach-Zehnder type. A photo coupler separates a part of the output of the optical modulator. A photo diode converts this part into electric signal. A band-pass filter and a pre-amplifier extract a frequency component of the driving signal contained in the electric signal. A mixer conducts synchronous detection between the driving signal and the extracted frequency component. Finally, a bias voltage control circuit controls a bias voltage based on a result of the phase comparison.

Abstract: The present invention provides a masterbatch method for producing a polyester resin and articles thereof; comprising reacting following materials uniformly at a temperature equal to or greater than the melting point of a polyester, the materials comprising: (1) 100 parts by weight of saturated straight-chain polyester A; (2) 1 to 10 parts by weight of binder masterbatch D comprising: a mixture containing a compound having two epoxy groups and a compound having an average number of epoxy groups of 2.1 or more; (3) 0.25 to 10 parts by weight of catalyst masterbatch G comprising: a metal carboxylate, whereby the melt viscosity of the polyester increases so that the melt flow rate (MFR) becomes 50 g/10 min or less, and the degree of swelling of the polyester increases to between 5% and 200%, thus resulting in a high-quality resin having excellent mechanical properties. The resin can be advantageously used for films, sheets, foamed materials, pipes, cushioning, heat insulators, packing materials, and so forth.

Abstract: A hybrid automobile runs by transmitting a power from an engine and a power from a motor-generator MG2, and can store a part of the power from the engine and an electric power generated by a motor-generator MG1. In this hybrid automobile, a power requirement Pr* of a drive shaft is set based on an accelerator opening, and a battery charge electric power Pbi is set based on SOC, and the sum of the power requirement Pr* and the battery charge electric power Pbi are set as an engine target power Pe*. When the engine target power Pe* is less than a predetermined minimum value Plow, the engine target power Pe* is changed to the minimum value Plow. Further, in accordance with this change, the battery charge electric power Pbi is also changed, and the engine and the motor-generators MG1, MG2 are operated.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a biodegradable bag for packing a food capable of storing a food such as a snack food which is required to have an oxygen barrier property and a water vapor barrier property, which can be produced at a high speed by a bag making and packaging machine, which can be degraded by naturally occurring microorganisms in soil or water finally to a non-hazardous degradation product, which can be biorecycled, and which is not accumulated in nature.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a pitcher type water purifier and a purification cartridge for the water purifier, which can adsorb and eliminate chemical substances such as chlorine and the like from raw water, eliminate bacteria and, even when the purified water has been stored for a long period of time, can prevent propagation of bacteria and can provide purified water with high safety in a short period of time.

Abstract: A delay time for delaying starting of an internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle is set to a predetermined time based on an engine coolant temperature and a state of an air conditioner switch. Starting of the engine is delayed for the predetermined time if it is determined that a vehicle can run using only a motor based on a required torque, a required power and an SOC of the battery. The predetermined time is determined based on a time necessary for completing preheating of an engine by a preheating device, preparations of sensors such as an air-furl ratio sensor, and warming-up of an exhaust gas purifying device. As a result, it is possible to efficiently perform start of the engine and operation immediately after the engine start, and to make control at the engine start time simple.

Abstract: When a starter switch is switched from OFF to ON, a hybrid ECU determines that a driver intends to start driving a vehicle, reads a temperature of each of items (engine coolant, injectors, lubricating oil, and the like), and makes a determination on the necessity of preheating depending on whether each of the items has reached a corresponding one of suitable temperatures. If preheating is required, the hybrid ECU sets an engine start permission flag so as to prohibit the engine from being started, and instructs an engine ECU to preheat the item requiring preheating. On the other hand, if every one of the items has reached the suitable temperature range of its own, the hybrid ECU determines that preheating is not required, and sets the engine start permission flag so as to permit the starting of the engine.

Abstract: ABSTRACT A management computer 21 extracts product type information from a product type data storing unit 23 based on an input product type identifier, and receives information about a selected shipment destination. Then, the management computer 21 extracts a permission type from a shipment destination specification data storing unit 22 based on the product type and a shipment destination identifier. Further, the management computer 21 determines whether or not permission about the permission type has been obtained. When the permission has been obtained, the management computer 21 extracts a permission identifier. The management computer 21 extracts rating information of the product type data based on record items of the shipment destination specification data, and provides an instance format of the rating label.

Abstract: A narrow band excimer laser and a wavelength detecting apparatus are suitable for use as a light source of a reduction projection aligner of a semiconductor device manufacturing apparatus. In the excimer laser, the ruling direction and the beam expanding direction of a prism beam expander are made substantially coincide with each other, and a polarizing element causing selective oscillation of a linearly polarized light wave substantially parallel with the beam spreading direction of a prism beam expander is contained in a laser cavity. A window at the front or rear side of a laser chamber is disposed such that the window make a Brewster's angle with respect to the axis of the laser beam in a plane containing the beam expanding direction of the prism expander and the laser beam axis.