Abstract: A delivery of a machine for processing flat printing materials, having a sheet guide surface over which the sheets are drawn during operation, with forcible guidance of an edge of the sheets extending in a processing direction, respectively, includes nozzles opening into the sheet guide surface and providing flow therethrough during operation, and a blown air curtain, formed during operation, which extends over the sheet guide surface transversely with respect to the processing direction and is aimed at a target region on the sheet guide surface. The nozzles are arranged on the sheet guide surface in accordance with a first mode and a second mode, the nozzles arranged in accordance with a first of the modes outputting during operation a flow which counteracts a volume flow, from the blown air curtain, which is deflected downline with respect to the processing direction.

Abstract: A sheet-braking system and method of operation for a delivery of a sheet-processing machine, includes a braking belt revolving during operation and undergoing periodic decelerating and accelerating phases. The braking belt further includes a braking strand passable over a suction region providing a suction effect passing through the braking strand. The suction region is overlapped throughout the duration of a respective decelerating phase, by a respective sheet deposited on the braking strand.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a game system in which a player shoots at a moving target with a bullet by means of a pneumatic gun. An embodiment of the invention includes a present-supply device having a plurality of holders, a plurality of targets, the target hanging a present and being made of materials which can be easily torn out, the targets being mounted on the holder, and a driving means for moving the holders. Further, it includes a present-delivery device for delivering the present separated from the holder when the target is torn out by its hit to a player, a bullet-supply device for feeding back the shot bullet to the pneumatic gun and a bullet-select device for selecting a proper bullet preserving the original shape, which is arranged between the present-delivery device and the bullet-supply device.

Abstract: A sealing grommet is provided that includes a grommet body with a sealant reservoir and a sealant drain portion. The grommet body has an outer peripheral wall, a panel engagement recess formed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall, and an inner peripheral wall extending inwardly of the outer peripheral wall and defining a wire harness insertion aperture inwardly thereof. The sealant reservoir is provided between the inner and outer peripheral walls, and is configured to temporarily store a sealant therein. The sealant drain portion is provided on the inner peripheral wall, and is configured to open upon deformation of the grommet body, thereby permitting the sealant to drain into the wire harness insertion aperture from the reservoir. With the above construction, the sealant can easily permeate between wires of the wire harness provided within the wire harness insertion aperture.

Abstract: A rack that can be installed on the rear of a vehicle to carry sporting gears like bicycles, skis, sailboards or the like. The rack has an adjustable handle that hooks on the hatchback of a vehicle and two wheels on its lower part that will rest against the bumper. The wheels make it possible to use the rack as a trolley. The rack is easy to fasten to sedan types of car using the hitch and an adapter.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle is disclosed comprising front and rear sub-frames. Steerable wheels are mounted on the front sub-frame, and a rear wheel assembly on the rear sub-frame. The front wheels are steered by a mechanism operated by rotation of the rear sub-frame substantially about its longitudinal axis relative to the front sub-frame. The rotational axis of the wheel in the rear wheel assembly is fixed relative to the rear sub-frame such that when the rear sub-frame is rotated relative to the front sub-frame, the rear wheel leans correspondingly.

Abstract: A height control valve is preferably adapted to be mounted in a trailing arm suspension and fluidly interconnected to a source of pressurized air and to an air spring. The height control valve comprises a housing having a cylindrical bore, a supply port, an exhaust port and an air spring port each of which extends through the housing and fluidly communicates with the bore. A rotor is preferably rotatably mounted in the bore and interconnected to the arm wherein pivotal movement of the arm rotates the rotor with respect to the housing between first, second and third rotational positions.

Abstract: To provide a front fender device for a motorcycle in which a front fender extending on front and rear sides of a front fork is mounted on the front fork in such a manner as to cover an upper side of the front wheel. The device is intended to increase the degree of freedom in design while minimizing an increase in weight and reducing vibration and noise from the front fender. Garnishes are mounted on each of right and left outer surfaces of a front fender at a plurality of positions spaced in the longitudinal direction of the front fender with elastic members inserted between the front fender and the garnishes.

Abstract: A wheelchair (1) has a seat support (5) which has a pair of longitudinal bars (1) which extend downwardly at the front. The bars (10) are connected to a backrest support (6) which pivots via a triangular plate (25) to a collapsed position at which it overlies the seat support (5). The wheelchair (1) also has a lower leg support (7) which pivots about pivot joints (5) to fold up underneath the seat support (5) to collapse in a very compact and simple manner.

Abstract: A device for fixing a boot onto a sporting article, such as a snowboard. The device includes a base, front and rear boot retaining assemblies having abutment surfaces, front and rear guides, and mechanisms for releasing the boot, as well as a structural arrangement to attach the device onto the sporting apparatus. The device also includes the boot with its sole capable of being supported on the base, the boot having front and rear catching members. The front and rear catching members are applied respectively to the front abutment surfaces and the rear guides when the boot is first put on, then the rear catching members follow a trajectory that modifies the distance which separates them from the front catching members to come to rest on the rear abutment surfaces when the boot is completely on.

Abstract: The present device provides a plurality of belts to restrain a horizontal passenger within a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, a diagonal belt is secured to the vehicle proximal the side of the sleeping surface near the hips of the passenger. Where the passenger is lying on his back, the diagonal belt extends toward the shoulder of the passenger and is in contact with the back of the passenger. It is looped over the shoulder and passes over the chest of the passenger. It is then secured to the vehicle proximal the hips of the passenger. The passenger may lie on his side or chest, as well. The restraint also includes one or two additional belts positioned transverse to the sleeping surface. The first transverse belt extends over the chest and under the arms of the passenger; the second transverse belt extends over the thighs of the passenger. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention uses a single belt to restrain the passenger both transversely and longitudinally.

Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.

Abstract: A printed publication having integrated labels or bookmarks, as well as a method for manufacturing same are disclosed. The printed publication includes a plurality of pages and a cover, at least one of which includes a plurality of bookmarks releasably adhered thereto. The bookmarks can be individually removed by the user, and repositioned elsewhere within the publication for marking and later reference purposes. The method includes the steps of applying an adhesive coating along a moving web of material, applying a release coating to the moving web, folding the web such that the adhesive coating is adhered to the release coating, and cutting the web into individual labels.

Abstract: A security document production scheme is presented for the creation of a security document including a prismatic multi-color security image. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a security document is provided comprising a security image defined on a face of the document. The security image is defined along first and second dimensions by the superposition of a primary security image portion and a secondary security image portion. The primary security image portion is defined by security image elements of a first color. The secondary security image portion is defined by security image elements of a second color. The primary security image portion is arranged to include first, second, and third types of security image segments. The secondary security image portion is arranged to include first, second, and third types of security image segments.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe assembly provided with a bellows pipe for connecting an upstream exhaust pipe and a downstream exhaust pipe is disposed so as to form a double pipe construction with a first joint pipe which is connected to the upstream exhaust pipe and a second joint pipe which is connected to the downstream exhaust pipe. A pair of ball receiving portions are disposed on a peripheral surface of the first joint pipe at a distance from each other in a circumferential direction, and a pair of ball receiving portions are disposed on a peripheral surface of the second joint pipe at a distance from each other in a circumferential direction. The ball receiving portions are disposed at an angular phase difference with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An engaging member 15 is integrally or separably attached to the tip end of a second tube member 2 which is attached to the side wall 30 of a hand hole. A come-out preventing member 24 is adapted to be attached to the tip end of a first tube member 1 which is coupled to the second tube member 2. When the come-out preventing member 24 is pushed on the engaging member 15 side, both the engaging member 15 and the come-out preventing member 24 are placed in an engagement state mutually so that the first tube member 1 and the second tube member 2 are coupled without being drawn.

Abstract: An engine-generator arrangement comprising an internal combustion engine whose output shaft is connected to the drive shaft of the generator by way of an elastic coupling, wherein the engine casing of the internal combustion engine is connected elastically and preferably rubber-elastically to the generator casing of the generator.

Abstract: A device for engaging a load having apertures in a lower portion of the load, adjacent to its base. The device comprises a frame having first and second ends, a load facing surface, first and second jaws supported on said frame and a jaw positioner operable to secure said jaws in a position where they lock the frame to the load with the load facing surface in contact therewith. The frame is connectable to a at least one frame lifter comprising a wheel supported for reciprocating movement between a first position in which, when the lifter is connected to the frame and the frame is connected to the load, the wheel is above a surface under the load, and a second position in which the wheel engages the surface and supports the frame and the load above the surface.

Abstract: An actuation arrangement for hinged components on vehicles such as rear covers, trunk lids, covers for convertible tops or convertible top components themselves, having at least one fluid drive engaging the hinged component directly or indirectly, the fluid drive of the arrangement driving a rotary shaft (W) to realize a constant moment at a small mounting space as wells as a suitable configuration for principally any rotation angle. The rotary shaft, which lies in the swiveling axis (A) of the hinged component (V), is non-rotatably connected to the hinged component (V), possibly via an interconnected lever (H).

Abstract: A set of panel assemblies for enclosing the overhead guard of a vehicle such as a skid steer comprising a windshield/door assembly and side window assemblies. The windshield/door assembly includes a door jamb that is clamped over the front corner posts of the overhead guard and a windshield/door unit hinged on the jamb. The windshield/door unit seals against a generally planar front face of the jamb. The side window assemblies comprise transparent rigid plastic sheets adapted to be attached to the side grille of the overhead guard in a simplified manner and without occupying excessive space in the clearance area between the overhead guard and operating elements such as the lift arms of a bucket.

Abstract: A lid (23) is movable to have a full-close position, a tilt-up position, a flap position, and a full-open position relative to a roof opening (2), and is stopped at the tilt-up position, when moving in a roof-opening direction, but is kept from stopping at the tilt-up position, when moving in a roof-closing direction.

Abstract: A seat has a surface portion and an abutment portion which is movable out of the seat portion by a spring biasing mechanism. The mechanism includes rod and locking pin which can lock the rod in position to hold the abutment portion in a predetermined position. Seat mounting mechanisms are also disclosed which include clamp assemblies which have quick release compression cam fasteners for locking a seat in a desired position relative to the mounting mechanisms. Other mounting mechanisms include spring arrangements for biasing a seat forward and locking mechanisms may be included for locking the seat in a predetermined position. One seat mounting includes an arcuate guide sleeve which moves relative to a block so the seat can be moved along an arcuate guide path. Another mounting includes post segments which are pivotally connected together and bias by a spring into certain disposition. A compression lock is provided for locking the segments together.

Abstract: A booster seat has a seat member (14) and armrests (12a, 13a). The distance between the armrests (12a, 13a) can be automatically changed according to the height of the support portion (14a) of the seat member (14). The armrests (12a, 13a) are formed on side members (12, 13) extended on the opposite sides of the support portion (14a) of the seat member 14 on a base (11) mounted on a seat of a vehicle. A plurality of tapered, wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) are arranged on the inner side surfaces of the side members (12, 13) so as to extend toward a middle portion of the support portion (14a). The wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) extend from the inner side surfaces of the side members (12, 13) toward each other. The wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) have sloping upper surfaces (17a, 18a). The seat member 14 is placed on the upper surfaces (17a, 18a) of the wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18).

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying and controlling electrical power having a power source for supplying electrical power to a primary load and a secondary load, a capacitor connected to an input to the secondary load and control means operable to cause an operating condition of the apparatus to temporarily change from, a primary operating condition in which power from the power source is supplied to the primary and secondary loads to an alternative operating condition in which power from the power source is supplied to the primary load but is supplied to the secondary load thereby increasing the minimum voltage the capacitor can maintain at the input to the secondary load.

Abstract: An electronic equipment which provides an easier-to-use interface for the changing of the settings of various parameters on an LCD panel or the screen of a computer by the pushing by a user of a simple ON/OFF switch or holding it down, includes a switch connected to a pressure-sensitive unit, a processing circuit that performs processing depending on an output value of the switch, and a display unit that displays the results of processing of the processing circuit. The processing circuit changes the settings of parameters of electronic equipment in increments depending on the output value of the switch.

Abstract: An electromechanical device comprises a stator and a rotor which is capable of rotating relative to the stator. The rotor has a sensor embedded therein. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor is disposed within a plurality of laminations that are stacked one on top of another. For example, one of the plurality of laminations may be a sensor lamination, in which case the sensor is at least partially disposed within a cavity formed in the sensor lamination. Advantageously, the sensor may be used to directly measure rotor-associated operating conditions, such as rotor current (including the magnitude, frequency and phase of the rotor current), rotor fatigue, rotor temperature, rotor airgap, rotor flux and rotor torque. The sensor is especially well-suited for measuring current in the rotor of an induction motor.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for adjusting the disc brake of a squirrel cage motor, the squirrel cage motor (1) comprising a stator (3), a rotor (5) arranged on a shaft (10) of the motor (1) and comprising a deflector (7) for deflecting part of the magnetic field of the stator (3) to a stray flux of the magnetic field of the rotor (5) in the direction of the shaft (10), the motor (1) further comprising an armature (9) arranged on the shaft (10), a flexible element arranged between the deflector (7) and the armature (9) for pushing the armature (9) away from the deflector (7), at least one brake disc (16) supported to a motor (1) frame (2) via at least one slot (18), at least one trigger gear (17) arranged on the shaft (10) and a shaft (10) bearing (20).

Abstract: The motor/generator according to this invention is provided with a first rotor (23), a second rotor (21) and a stator (22) provided with a plurality of stator coils (1-6). The first rotor (23) is provided with magnetic poles by a magnet. The second rotor (21) is provided with magnetic poles by a magnet and a plurality of rotor coils (A-D). The motor/generator functions as a magnetic coupling by creating an equal number of magnetic poles in the first rotor (23) and the second rotor (21). When the first rotor (23) and the second rotor (21) are rotated by supplying a polyphase alternating current to the stator coils (1-6), a part of the rotor coils (A-D) are excited and the number of magnetic poles of the second rotor (21) is varied to allow independent rotation of the first rotor (23) and the second rotor (21).

Abstract: An improved self-oscillation system for a linear oscillatory actuator composed of a stator and a reciprocator. The stator carries a winding to which an electric current is periodically supplied for making a resonant oscillation of the reciprocator. The system includes a self-oscillation circuit for continuing the resonant oscillation of the actuator by a positive feedback manner based upon a back electromotive force (Vbemf) appearing across the winding. The system further includes a PWM control for increasing the electric current in response to a decreasing oscillation amplitude due to an increasing load applied to the reciprocator. A detector circuit is included to monitor the oscillation amplitude of the reciprocator and provides a corresponding detector output in response to which the self-oscillation circuit provides a drive pulse of varying pulse width for making the PWM control.

Abstract: A rotor disc (14), for use in an electrical machine (10), has at least one circumferential rotor rim (16) mounted thereon. The rotor rim (16) comprises at least one row of alternate magnets (20) and laminated pole pieces (18). The laminations in each pole piece (18) are mounted concentrically on a bolt (22) that extends through the rotor disc (14). A clearance (23) is provided between the laminations in each pole piece (18) and the bolt (22). The clearance (23) insulates the bolt (22) from the laminated pole pieces (18), which are made from a ferromagnetic material such as silicon—iron alloy, to minimize power losses due to eddy currents.

Abstract: A MEMS thermal actuator device is provided that is capable of providing linear displacement in a plane generally parallel to the surface of a substrate. Additionally, the MEMS thermal actuator of the present invention may provide for a self-contained heating mechanism that allows for the thermal actuator to be actuated using lower power consumption and lower operating temperatures. The MEMS thermal actuator includes a microelectronic substrate having a first surface and at least one anchor structure affixed to the first surface. A composite beam extends from the anchor(s) and overlies the first surface of the substrate. The composite beam is adapted for thermal actuation, such that it will controllably deflect along a predetermined path that extends substantially parallel to the first surface of the microelectronic substrate. In one embodiment the composite beam comprises two or layers having materials that have correspondingly different thermal coefficients of expansion.

Abstract: Pull-out guidance assembly for drawers with one drawer-side pull-out rail and one body-side bearing rail each on both sides of the drawer. A fluidic damper is provided developed as a rotation damper (20). Between the bearing rail (4) and the pull-out rail (6) is displaceably disposed a center rail (5). The pull-out rail (6) is set into a drawer side wall (3) and fixed in it. The fluidic damper, which is mounted on the pull-out rail (6) or the drawer side wall (3), comprises a pinion (10), which meshes with a rack section (16) of a slider (8) movable relative to the pull-out rail (6), to the drawer side wall (3) and to the bearing rail (4). An stop (11) disposed on the bearing rail (4) is provided for the slider (8).

Abstract: A cathode ray tube capable of reducing the doming amount and suppressing the occurrence of moire stripes at the same time, which also can prevent the so-called persimmon stone phenomenon from occurring, is provided. In the apertures, the protruding portions that are protruding from end faces in the horizontal direction of the apertures to the inside of the apertures are formed. The protruding portion in the aperture located on the right side of the phosphor surface from the vertical center line of the shadow mask is protruding in the direction toward the peripheral portion on the right side, while the protruding portion in the aperture located on the left side of the phosphor surface is protruding toward the peripheral portion on the left side.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube capable of reducing the shifting of apertures in the horizontal direction of the screen during the operation of the cathode ray tube, thereby preventing a color displacement, unevenness in colors, and reduction in luminance from occurring. By taking a center line of a shadow mask in a horizontal direction as an X-axis and a center line of the shadow mask in a vertical direction as a Y-axis, bridges in the vicinity of both ends of a perforated portion in the X-axis direction have a greater arrangement pitch in the vertical direction than that of bridges in the vicinity of a Y-axis.

Abstract: In a simple and slim double-faced vacuum fluorescent display device having no grid with low power consumption and low fabrication cost, in order to turn on fluorescent layers P111 to P141 of segments D11 to D14 in an anode electrode set D1 on a back plate S2, 12V, 0V, 0V and −12V are applied to the segments D11 to D14 in the anode electrode set D1 on the back plate S2, the other segments on the back plate S1, segments C11 to C15 in an anode electrode set C1 on a front plate S2 and the other segments on the front plate S1, respectively. In order to turn on segments C12 and C16 in the anode electrode set C1 on the front plate S1, 12V, 0V, 0V and −12V are applied to the segments C12 and C16 in the anode electrode set C1 on the front plate S1, the other segments on the front plate S1, the segments D1 to D14 on the back S2 and the other segments on the back plate S2, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is a baseplate that has a supporting substrate with a primary surface upon which an array of emitters is formed. An insulator layer with a plurality of cavities aligned with respective emitters is disposed on the primary surface, and an extraction grid with a plurality of cavity openings aligned with respective emitters is deposited on the insulator layer. The extraction grid is made from a silicon based layer of material. A current control substrate formed from the silicon based layer of material of the extraction grid is provided such that the current control substrate is electrically isolated from the extraction grid and electrically connected to the emitters. The current control substrate has sufficient resistivity to limit the current from the emitters.

Abstract: This invention is directed to phosphor particles and to field emission displays using the particles, each of the particles is coated with an electrically conducting material to impart to the particles environmental stability, stability under use conditions, and reduced charging.

Abstract: An emission site for a large area passive matrix cold cathode field emission display having an emission tip with a sharp profile is disclosed. A metallic film formed of iridium silicide (IrSi) is used to coat the tip. By using IrSi the tips of the emission sites can be formed at low temperatures. In addition, IrSi is a fine grain material that maintains a sharp profile and can be formed in a layer as thin as 100 Å.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp which includes a light-transmitting air-tight discharge container, an electrode formed of tungsten as a main component and fixedly sealed in the discharge container, and a discharge medium containing a halide of a light emitting metal and sealed in the discharge container. The surface of the electrode is defined as follows. That is, the average value of center line average roughness Ra of the surface, is set to 0.3 &mgr;m or less, or the average value of the center line average roughness Rz of the surface of the electrode, is set to 1.0 &mgr;m or less, or the average value of the surface area increasing rate of the surface of the electrode is set to 1.0% or less.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp includes: a quartz glass bulb; conductive elements; and a pair of electrodes. The conductive elements are airtightly sealed at sealing portions of the quartz glass bulb. Each electrode of the pair of electrodes is disposed so as to be opposite each other and connected to one of the conductive elements. The quartz glass bulb is formed as a single piece unit by using a synthetic quartz whose viscosity is about 1013 poise or more at about 1200° C.

Abstract: Frame assembly in a flat cathode ray tube, the flat cathode ray tube including a panel glass 1 having a fluorescent material coated on an inside surface, a funnel glass 2 fixed to rear of the panel glass 1 having a neck portion formed as one unit with an electron gun sealed therein for emission of electron beams 6 toward the fluorescent material, a deflection yoke 5 fitted on an outer circumference of the neck portion for deflection of the electron beams 6 emitted from the electron gun, a shadow mask 3 fitted to an inside surface of the panel glass 1 having a plurality of apertures for selecting colors, and a frame assembly 7 having a main frame 7a fitted to the shadow mask 3 and a subframe 7b connecting both ends of the main frame 7a, wherein a ratio of second moment of inertia (Ixx/Izz) of the subframe 7b is designed to be within 0.5˜2.7 for avoiding a resonance between the frame assembly 7 and the shadow mask 3, thereby preventing occurrence of howling, effectively.

Abstract: An inline type color cathode-ray tube deflection yoke applies a deflecting magnetic field to electron beams from a neck portion of a valve accommodating three electron guns toward the funnel portion of the valve. The deflection yoke is provided with a vertical deflection coil, auxiliary coils serially connected to the vertical deflection coil, and a U-shaped magnetic member around each of both leg portions of which the auxiliary coils are wound. The U-shaped magnetic member is arranged so that the leg portions face the neck portion.

Abstract: A waterproof power window apparatus comprises: a driver-seat switch unit; an other-seat switch unit; and a bus line allowing communication to be established between the driver-seat switch unit and the other-seat switch unit. The driver-seat switch unit has: a first controller; a first driving unit for opening and closing a window at the driver seat in a window-sliding operation; an other-seat-window-opening and closing switch; a first submergence-detecting unit; and a first power-supply unit connected to the bus line and provided with a control terminal connected to the first control unit and the first submergence-detecting unit. The other-seat switch unit has: a second control unit; a second driving unit for opening and closing an other-seat window in a window-sliding operation; a second submergence-detecting unit; and a second power-supply unit connected to the bus line and provided with a control terminal connected to the second control unit and the second submergence-detecting unit.

Abstract: When driving a plurality of paralleled feed drive mechanisms individually by servo motors (105, 106), torque of the servo motors (105, 106) is detected, and in dependence on a difference therebetween, a position command of servo motor (106) at a slave side is corrected, so that torque of the slave side servo motor (106) is matched to to torque of servo motor (105) at a master side.

Abstract: A method for controlling an inverter which comprises the switching components to be controlled, the method comprising the steps of determining a current vector ({overscore (i)}olo) for the inverter output; determining a flux vector ({overscore (&psgr;)}) for the inverter load; determining an angular speed (&ohgr;) for the inverter load; determining a resistance (R) for the inverter load.

Abstract: An extruder driving apparatus is provided in which a speed change gear mechanism is disposed in a position allowing the speed change gear mechanism to rotate at a much lower rotational speed, whereby a noise level is reduced and a seizing trouble is more surely avoided. The extruder driving apparatus comprises a main motor; a planetary gear mechanism including a torque input portion driven by the main motor and outputting a driving force after reducing a rotational speed of the main motor; an output distributing gear mechanism for distributing a driving force from an output portion of the planetary gear mechanism to a plurality of rotor drive shafts arranged parallel to each other; coupling units for connecting one ends of the rotor drive shafts to a plurality of rotors disposed on the extruder side; and thrust bearings for supporting the other ends of the rotor drive shafts to bear thrust forces imposed from the rotors.

Abstract: A mobile battery charger for charging different size of detachable battery packs which includes an upper casing frame having a charging groove for charging a detached battery pack, and a lower casing frame coupled to the upper casing frame for holding a printed circuit board, wherein a moveable support plate is provided between the upper and lower casing frames to adjustably receive the battery packs of different sizes.

Abstract: A gas concentration detector for detecting a concentration of pollutant gas such as NOx or SOx contained in ambient air is composed of an oxide-semiconductor gas sensor heated by a heater and a controller for determining the gas concentration by comparing a concentration level detected by the gas sensor with a calculated comparison level. The comparison level is calculated so that it follows the detected level with a certain delay. The degree of the delay is set shorter in an unstable region of the gas sensor than in a stable region, thereby to effectively determine the gas concentration even in the unstable region.

Abstract: To perform broadband current detection. The current detector of the present invention comprises first terminal, which receives power source current; second terminal, which feeds output current to an outside current; third terminal, which outputs pilot current having a predefined relationship with this output current; and fourth terminal, which has reference potential; as well as first component connected between the first and second terminals; vertical connection of first and second baluns and coupled with the first component; grounded capacitive component at the connecting part of the first and second baluns; and grounded capacitive component at the output part of the second balun. The properties of the instrument for measuring impedance and the apparatus for measuring power are improved by using the current detector of the present invention.

Abstract: A technique is described for correcting phase errors in a bipolar readout gradient MRI imaging sequence, such as an EPI examination. The technique employs alternating sets of oscillating readout gradient pulses. Each readout pulse train has a polarity which is inverted with respect to an immediately preceding and an immediately succeeding readout sequence. The collected data then incorporates both image data and data which is used to correct for phase errors. Following data acquisition, correction factors may be determined from the k-space frames for correction of successive k-space data. K-space frames may be reformatted to inherently correct for phase errors, followed by combination of hybrid k-space data frames to obtain a corrected image.