Abstract: A method and a device for dialysis having a dialysis reservoir and a collection reservoir. A sample is placed in the dialysis reservoir for dialysis. After dialysis, dialysis reservoir is centrifuged and the dialyzed sample is collected in the collection reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid chromatograph which can easily edit an output format so that an analyst easily use an output of the liquid chromatograph for analysis. In more detail, the chromatograph comprising a chromatographic unit composed of a detector for collecting chromatographic data, an automatic sampler for sampling a sample, a pump for performing eluent switching and liquid transmission and a column oven for keeping a column at a constant temperature; and a data processing means for performing data processing such as waveform processing or quantitative calculation, wherein the data processing means comprises a setting means for arbitrarily setting an output format when an analysis result is output after measurement.

Abstract: A draining wall includes a plurality of panels filled with a granular filtering material and separated from each other by intermediate elements cast in the ground, a member, embedded in the lower part of each intermediate element, enabling communication to be established between the panels of each pair of adjacent panels, and auxiliary devices applied into contact with the end faces of the intermediate elements so as to cover the mouth of the communication-enabling members. Each auxiliary device is open on the side applied against the intermediate element, has a height greater than the diameter of the mouth, delimits a volume around the mouth, and has either perforations over at least a part of its surface whose size is smaller than that of the granules constituting the filtering material or an opening to which a perforated pipe acting as a receiver is connected.

Abstract: An apparatus for the separation of immiscible liquids from liquid influent has a containment vessel. An influent channel extends toward the bottom of the vessel so the influent is discharged vertically upward, a downwardly curved deflection plate is mounted above and aligned with the discharge end of the influent channel, and a plate with a downward slope from a central location extends toward the periphery of the vessel in a lower portion of the vessel than the deflection plate. This permits the influent to move radially outwardly thus slowing the influent and providing a residence time for gravitational separation of lighter immiscible liquids from the influent. A gap between the downward slope plate and the discharge end of the influent channel permits gravitational release of trapped immiscible liquids. A transfer tube, a sensor, and a pump are provided to pump the separated immiscible liquids out to a remote location.

Abstract: A self-facing, add-on shelf system is made up of universal base, divider, front, and rear sections. Universal in the sense that these sections form basic building sections for constructing shelf systems of various sizes and operational mode. The front and rear track sections are identical and can be combined with various combinations of bases, dividers and end sections to provide systems of different, desired widths. The depth of the self-facing shelf is generally set by the depth of the shelf with which it is to be used. The individual sections can be selected and combined to provide center pusher, side pusher, and gravity feed types of self facing systems. The bases, dividers and end sections are configured such that they can be extruded and interlock in assembly.

Abstract: A multilayer rigid flex printed circuit board wherein the board laminate comprises a basestock composite containing a flexible core, formed by laminating a first conductive layer to a flexible insulator layer, a second insulator layer affixed to the basestock, said second insulator layer having a cutout region proximate to the flexible core of the basestock composite to expose a portion of said first conducting layer on said flexible core, a second conductive layer attached to said second insulator layer said second conductive layer having a cutout region proximate to the flexible core of the basestock composite, and a photo-imageable soldermask applied to the exposed portion said first conducting layer, and to the second conductive layer, wherein said photoimageable soldermask allows for photo definition of openings on the conductive layers to which it is applied.

Abstract: When liquid for recording such as ink is accumulated around ejection ports deviations in ejecting (flying) directions of ink droplets ejected from ejection ports in an ink-jet recording head are observed so that recording results of high quality can not be attained any more. In order to prevent such deviations water-repellent treatments have been employed. The present invention provides a means with a simple ink-jet recording head manufacturing procedure enable to provide an ink-jet recording head at a low cost. In order to provide such ink-jet recording head the following method is proposed.

Abstract: Provided are precision polishing methods and apparatus for efficiently and uniformly polishing a surface of a substrate with high precision by efficiently and uniformly distributing a polishing liquid over entire contact surfaces of the substrate and a polishing pad.

Abstract: A subcritical or supercritical water is used to selectively etch a silicon nitride film against a silicon dioxide film or to selectively etch a silicon dioxide film against a crystalline silicon region. This method is applicable to a process of forming a MISFET or a charge emitting device.

Abstract: A thermal processing apparatus includes a reaction vessel into which an object to be processed is conveyed, a furnace body disposed so as to surround the reaction vessel, and a heater disposed in a region surrounding the reaction vessel in the furnace body. The heater includes heating elements, each having a sealing member made of a ceramic material and a linear flexible resistance heat generating member sealed by the sealing member.

Abstract: A method is provide for measuring electromagnetic radiation radiated from a surface of an object that is irradiated by electromagnetic radiation given off by at least one radiation source. The radiation given off by the radiation source is determined by at least one first detector, and the radiation given off by the irradiated object is determined by at least one second detector that measures the radiation. The radiation from the at least one radiation source is actively modulated with at least one characteristic pyrometer. The radiation determined by the second detector is corrected with the radiation determined by the first detector to compensate for the radiation of the radiation source reflected from the object.

Abstract: A CVD processing reactor employs a pyrometer to control temperature ramping. The pyrometer is calibrated between wafer processing by using a thermocouple that senses temperature during a steady state portion of a processing operation.

Abstract: Aluminum nitride, silicon nitride or silicon carbide is employed as the main component forming a substrate for increasing mechanical strength and improving thermal shock resistance, a proper additive is blended for controlling thermal conductivity and a temperature gradient from a heating element to an electrode is loosened for providing a dimensional ratio of the substrate effective for preventing oxidation of a contact between an electrode of the heating element and a connector of a feeding part. In a ceramic heater having an electrode and a heating element formed on the surface of a ceramic substrate, A/B≧20 is satisfied assuming that A represents the distance from a contact between a circuit of the heating element and the electrode to an end of the ceramic substrate closer to the electrode and B represents the thickness of the ceramic substrate, and the thermal conductivity of the ceramic substrate is adjusted to 30 to 80 W/m·K.

Abstract: A plastic container lid is disclosed for a container having double locking flanges around its upper peripheral edge for locking engagement with the lid. The lid has a central portion in a peripheral annular skirt. The skirt has an annular groove dividing the skirt into an upper portion and a lower tear-off strip portion. The upper portion has intermittent locking flange segments for engaging one of the container locking flanges. The tear-off strip portion has a second locking flange for engaging the other of the container locking flanges. Thin membrane windows are formed in the skirt upper portion on either side of the intermittent locking flange segments and bordering on the annular groove, so that the membrane windows form weakened notches upon removal of the tear-off strip portion to facilitate upward deflection of the lid annular skirt in the area of the intermittent flange segments to facilitate removal of the lid.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: The portable thermos receptacle has a receptacle main body containing an inner shell, an outer shell and a heat-insulating section defined between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a cover removably applied to an opening of the receptacle main body. The thermos receptacle has on the outer shell non-slip means over a zone covering both a center of gravity when the receptacle is full and a center of gravity when the receptacle is empty. The portable thermos receptacle has a cylindrical shape which reduces toward the top or bottom. The non-slip means is a recess, ridge or corrugated portion which is formed integrally with the outer shell or a synthetic resin non-slip member attached to the outer shell.

Abstract: The portable thermos receptacle has a receptacle main body containing an inner shell, an outer shell and a heat-insulating section defined between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a cover removably applied to an opening of the receptacle main body. The thermos receptacle has on the outer shell non-slip means over a zone covering both a center of gravity when the receptacle is full and a center of gravity when the receptacle is empty. The portable thermos receptacle has a cylindrical shape which reduces toward the top or bottom. The non-slip means is a recess, ridge or corrugated portion which is formed integrally with the outer shell or a synthetic resin non-slip member attached to the outer shell.

Abstract: An article discharging device having a main body (1) with an opening (1a) which is provided in a front side, comprising: a container (2) for containing and holding an article therein, which comprises a front wall (2b) at least a portion of which is transparent and an article entrance (8) formed in an upper side, wherein the container (2) is able to close the opening and the article held in the container can be viewed through the transparent portion of the front wall in a closed state, and the container can be rotated reciprocally around a predetermined axis (2a), to take the closed state or an article entrance exposed state.

Abstract: An object sensor (18) detects an object such as a hand (20) and operates a valve (52) that permits liquid soap (86) to flow from a disposable soap container (12). The liquid soap is typically quite viscous but tends to be expelled because of pressure applied from a carbon-dioxide cartridge (32). A pressure-regulator assembly (40) permits gas from the carbon dioxide cartridge (32) to enter the soap container (28) only so long as the soap container's internal pressure is less than a predetermined maximum.

Abstract: A drive apparatus is easily detachable from an operating lever, and the manual and automatic operation of the lever can be easily changed.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzles in one highly preferred embodiment, each nozzle preferably has a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

Abstract: A spray can system including a spray can with a hollow body with contents therein and gas under pressure for expelling the contents therefrom, and nozzle apparatus connected to the spray can and having a nozzle with a fluid flow channel therethrough with an exit port for the passage of the contents out from the spray can, a cap releasably emplaced on the hollow body for covering the nozzle apparatus, a tube holder comprising a tube holder for holding a spray tube insertable into the nozzle, the tube holder formed of the cap and separable therefrom, the tube holder having a ring, the tube holder connected to the cap by a plurality of connection members between the cap and the ring, the connection members severable so that at least a remaining part thereof remains connected to the ring and said part projects inwardly of the ring.

Abstract: A stapler for stapling a tubular structure to another structure. The stapler has an anvil which is expandable from a collapsed position to an expanded position. The stapler has a recess which receives at least a portion of the tubular structure and a shoulder which receives an everted end of the tubular structure. A first actuator moves the anvil relative to the shoulder for compressing the structures which are to be stapled together. A second actuator is used for driving the staples through the structures to be stapled together.

Abstract: A ball grid array electronic package is attached to a substrate by means of solder balls and solder paste. Connection is made between a contact on the ball grid array and a solder ball by means of a first joining medium, such as a solder paste. Connection is made between a solder ball and a contact arranged on the substrate by means of a second joining medium. The contact arranged on the substrate is substantially quadrilateral in shape, and preferably substantially square in shape. Connection to the substrate, e.g., using round solder balls, is much more easily detected, e.g., by x-ray, than when using round pads, especially those having a smaller diameter than the balls.

Abstract: A method of checking a wirebond condition is provided, wherein the wirebond condition results from the bonding of a conductive wire to an object such as a semiconductor chip and a lead. The wire is guided by a bonding tool. According to the checking method, first, a first position of the bonding tool is detected when the bonding of the wire is completed. Then, a pulling force, which is small enough to prevent breakage of the wire, is applied to the wire. In this state, a second position of the bonding tool is detected. Finally, the first and the second positions of the bonding tool are compared with each other.

Abstract: A solder bonding system that includes a substrate having a recess and a conductive pad having a width. The conductive pad is disposed in the recess of the substrate. The solder bonding system also includes a solder pad contacting the conductive pad. The solder pad has a width greater than the width of the conductive pad. When the solder pad is heated, it forms a stable solder bond between the conductive pads.

Abstract: A bump forming apparatus comprises a container for retaining therein a solder melt, a solder forming member having a side wall portion and a ceiling portion which form, above a substrate's flat surface, a chamber for receiving therein the solder melt. The solder forming member also includes a height regulator portion provided on an exterior of the side wall portion and having a flat surface for restricting the height of the solder melt during formation. Heating means for heating the solder melt may also be provided. A hole in the solder forming portion allows solder melt to flow from the container to the chamber. Pressurizing means for pressurizing the solder melt in the container to thus expedite passage of solder melt into the chamber of the forming member may be used. Depressurization means for reducing the inside pressure of the container to cause the unused metal to return from the chamber into the container may also be used.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton for accommodating a pizza or the like, comprising a top, a base panel, a pair of oppositely disposed side panels interconnecting said top and said base to provide a flat tubular structure and an end closure arrangement to close opposite ends of the carton including end flaps adjoining said top and said base panel and a corner closure structure at each corner of the carton including a corner panel interconnecting a respective said side panel and said end flap and at least one gusset adjoining said corner panel and disposed in face contacting relation with a respective corner of said base panel or said top panel forming a flanged recess for said corner panel.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton for accommodating a pizza or the like, comprising a top, a base panel, a pair of oppositely disposed side panels interconnecting said top and said base to provide a flat tubular structure and an end closure arrangement to close opposite ends of the carton including end flaps adjoining said top and said base panel and a corner closure structure at each corner of the carton including a plurality of overlapping gusset panels wherein each said gusset panel adjoins a respective said side panel, said end flap and one of said top panel or said base panel.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton for accommodating a pizza or the like, comprising a top, a base panel, a pair of oppositely disposed side panels interconnecting said top and said base to provide a flat tubular structure and an end closure arrangement to close opposite ends of the carton including end flaps adjoining said top and said base panel and a corner closure structure at each corner of the carton including an ellipsoidal panel adjoining at least one of said top panel and said base panel.

Abstract: An unfolding box the base of which is quadrilateral in shape, and its sides are extended by two main flaps and two secondary flaps, respectively associated with two opposite sides by a folding line, the flaps have no folds and their width increases from the base side, their edge being convex, to decrease again towards the flap ends. The main flaps are extended by a blocking and gripping strip, the secondary flaps are curved against the edges of the main flaps bearing against them.

Abstract: Disclosed is a document review apparatus which efficiently carries out document review by using a network. A document review apparatus comprises a memory unit which stores a reviewed form comprising a written document, contents thereof to be reviewed by a plurality of reviewers. The document review apparatus receives a response, comprising information holding a review result of the reviewed form from another apparatus, and stores it in the memory unit; when a predetermined number of responses have been stored, the document review apparatus creates statistical data relating to the contents of the responses, and displays the created statistical data in order to assist a user (the creator of the reviewed form) in revising the reviewed form.

Abstract: A system and method for authenticating a signature on an originally signed article employs at least one camera for capturing an image of an individual when actually signing the article. In one embodiment, the image is a real-time video image, and in another embodiment, the image is a still photo. The images associated with the signed article, so that a holder of the article has a mechanism by which to authenticate the signature. Preferably, the signed article has a unique identifier located thereon, and the image is preferably edited to also include that identifier. A memorabilia kit, containing an originally signed article, a storage medium having stored thereon a captured image of an original signing event associated with the article, is also provided. Additionally, a captured image and data indicative of the signed article are stored electronically in association with each other, such as on a storage medium made available to a holder of the signed article, or in a data base which is accessible remotely.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for protecting a security module (8) designed to cooperate with a data processing device (1), the module being designed to execute a set of operations including at least one sensitive operation (23).

Abstract: An apparatus for confining commodities in containers each of which consists of several components. The commodities are advanced along an elongated path past a series of stations where the components of the containers are draped around successive commodities. At least some of the components are provided with characteristic indicia, and a control circuit processes the indicia into information which is encoded upon the finished containers. Such information is decoded, when necessary, to ascertain the genuineness or lack of genuineness of the commodities, for example, the identity of the maker and packer of cigarettes in cigarette packs.

Abstract: An instrument (e.g., a card or an optical data storage disc such as a CDROM) embodying the invention includes a pattern formed on or within the instrument, whereby the instrument, when illuminated by a light source, produces a unique output light pattern which can be detected by a photo sensor. The formed pattern may take any number of different and randomly formed shapes ranging from stripes of different size and spacing, as in a bar code, to complex two dimensional shapes and images. The pattern formed between the top and bottom surfaces of an instrument may include randomly distributed light pipes (paths) extending from one side of the instrument to one, or more, other side(s) of the instrument. Alternatively, the pattern formed between the top and bottom surfaces may include a number of “pitted” optical fibers extending from a side of the instrument to a “hidden” region internal to the instrument, which does not extend to any of the sides or surfaces of the instrument.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of exactly delivering a mail item and a method of processing the mail item depending on the delivery result. Conventionally, if mail information to be delivered to a recipient is erroneously written, the mail item is automatically sorted based on the erroneous information. Also, if the recipient is unknown, the mail item is manually sorted to return it to the sender. Thus, this conventional method has problems that it requires a lot of time in processing the mail item. In order to overcome these problems, the present invention allows a mail customer to write correct mail information into his/her mail item upon printing of a customer barcode, notifies information on the delivery process to the mail customer, effectively returns a return mail item and notifies information on the processing state to the mail customer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive scanner that can scan at near to medium focal lengths. A light beam is generated to illuminate a target area on the scanned object. A mirrored surface directs the light beam towards the object and light reflected from the object to a detector. The detector is positioned to receive a constant amount of reflected light from the mirrored surface.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the burden of reentering adjusting and setting values of a passbook printer. When a control card 3 is replaced by another card, the adjusting and setting values of a passbook printer 1 stored in a nonvolatile memory attached in the control card 3 are written in a separately prepared magnetic stripe by using a magnetic head 41. Then, after the replacement of the control card 3, the adjusting and setting values written in the magnetic stripe are read by using the magnetic head 41, and stored in the nonvolatile memory of a control card 3 as a new replacement.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine includes a hydraulic metering subassembly and a power group subassembly. The hydraulic metering subassembly includes a fuel path and an armature/needle assembly movable between valve closed and open positions and calibrated independent of the power group subassembly to meter the discharge of fuel from the injector. The power group subassembly provides a magnetic flux return path and electromagnetic forces that move the armature/needle assembly between the valve closed and open positions. By providing an independently operational, calibrated hydraulic subassembly, a variety of different types of power group subassemblies may be used with the hydraulic metering subassembly resulting in design flexibility and a manufacturing process that is more flexible and cost efficient.

Abstract: Spherical particles having a size on the order of 0.1 to 100 microns in size are created by systems and devices of several types. The device includes a source of a stream of gas which is forced through a liquid held under pressure in a pressure chamber with an exit opening therein. The stream of gas surrounded by the liquid in the pressure chamber flows out of an exit orifice of the chamber into a liquid thereby creating a monodispersion of bubbles with substantially uniform diameter. The bubbles are small in size and produced with a relatively small amount of energy relative to comparable systems. Small particles of liquid may also be produced. Applications of the technology range from oxygenating sewage with monodispersions of bubbles to inhalation therapy with monodisperse aerosol dispersions of pharmaceutically active drugs.

Abstract: A system for providing water for watering gardens, particularly plants, and for washing objects includes tubing having a coiled section that automatically retracts into a small coil when not in use. The tubing may be connected to various sources of water and a nozzle provides an adjustable spray pattern. The tubing is preferably polyurethane for ease of use.

Abstract: The fan propelled misting apparatus for cooling an extended area by evaporative cooling includes a blower with a hollow, cylindrical mist discharge tube, and a fan for propelling air flow through the mist discharge tube; and a misting device connected to the blower for delivering a fine spray of water to the cylindrical mist discharge tube. The misting device includes a pressurizable fluid tank, such as a piston type pump, with a water supply tube connected between the pressurizable fluid tank and the mist discharge tube for delivering the fine spray of water to the cylindrical mist discharge tube. The water supply tube has a nozzle at a distal end of the water supply tube disposed in the mist discharge tube so as to deliver the fine spray of water in the air flow provided by the blower. A valve is provided for controlling flow of water through the water supply tube.

Abstract: The fuel injection valve according to the present invention is a fuel injection valve adapted to inject a swirl flow of a high-pressure fuel from an injection port thereof. The injection port includes a fuel inlet portion and a fuel outlet portion. The fuel inlet portion has a cylindrical bore. In the fuel outlet portion, a circumference of an inlet thereof is joined to that of an outlet of the cylindrical bore, and the fuel outlet portion has a cross-sectionally elliptic chamfered part diverging from the inlet thereof to the outlet thereof. A depth of the chamfered part is set ¼ to 2 times as large as a diameter of the fuel inlet portion.

Abstract: A hand held spray spout (10) has a basket filter (26) seated against an anti-siphon valve (24) proximate the base end of a water passage (12) within the spout. The filter has a plurality of protrusions (50) mounted within the inner diameter of the valve (24) and is also biased against the rim (52) of the valve. The filter has prongs (56) extending upstream from the basket section (40) to abut and be biased by a supply hose end which is mounted to the base end (14) of the hand held spray spout (10).

Abstract: A seat belt retractor has a rotatable spool mounted in a frame, a primary locking mechanism for arresting rotation of the spool and a load absorbing mechanism arranged to come into effect at a predetermined load for absorbing a portion of the spool locking load. The load absorbing mechanism may be a section of an inwardly facing peripheral edge of the frame having a serrated or roughened texture and which is positioned and adapted so that above a predetermined load it co-operates with a smooth surfaced spool bearing face to absorb some of the load. Spool rotation is prevented on engagement of the primary locking mechanism and the load on the primary mechanism rises causing the frame side walls to deform and the serrated or roughened section is pushed closer to, and eventually against the spool bearing face, roughening the smooth surface and increasing its coefficient of friction to absorb some of the load and resist rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A device (1; 30; 60; 90; 120; 140) for winding pipe sealant filamentary materials (12; 44, 65, 94; 123) onto a pipe (47; 70; 102; 132; 161) comprising: (a) a retainer (2; 31; 61; 121; 142) for retaining a length of filamentary material; and (b) an elongate dispensing aid (7; 32; 62; 92; 122; 141) projecting from said retainer, the dispensing aid comprising at least one guide (8; 51; 78; 107; 135) located at a position spaced from the retainer and through which the filamentary material passes. The material is for sealing threaded pipe joints. The device may be motorized for rotational motion, for example by attachment to a power tool. The device may also have a locating portion (37; 63; 95; 124) for engaging an end of a pipe to which the filamentary material is to be applied. The locating portion may act as an automatic adjuster of the position of the device. Relative rotation of the dispensing aid and the automatic adjuster actuates the automatic adjuster.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage having a lower fuselage part and a fluid tank located adjacent the lower fuselage part, the fluid tank being at least partially filled with fluid and an open cell foam material so that in the event of impact on the lower fuselage part, fluid is constrained to flow through the foam material to provide controlled deformation of the lower fuselage part.

Abstract: A basket for supporting equipment between a pair of laterally spaced-apart parallel overhead cables. The basket is provided in the form of a top open container insertable between the overhead cables. A carrying member engageable with a helicopter arm is provided for allowing the basket to be selectively transported between and away from the overhead cables. A pair of wing-like members extend laterally outwardly from opposed side walls of the container for resting on the overhead cables once the basket has been lowered to a suspended position between the overhead cables.

Abstract: A configurable space launch system of multiple different vehicle configurations that use a common reusable spaceplane and cost effective external tanks is presented. Each vehicle configuration in the system incorporates one or more reusable spaceplanes and most or all ascent propellant in multiple releasable external tanks. The flight trajectory of each vehicle has multiple in-flight staging points to increase vehicle performance efficiency. The system is governed and configured by a unique set of eight prescripts that together minimize launch costs.