Abstract: It provides a reinforcing bar binding machine capable of surely wrapping and binding a wire to a binding object. The reinforcing bar binding machine (1A) includes a magazine (2A) in which two wires (W) are housed so as to be drawable, a curl guide unit (5A) which winds the arranged wires (W) around the reinforcing bar (S), by the operation of feeding the parallel wires (W) at the curl guide unit (5A) to wind around the reinforcing bar (S), a wire feeding unit (3A) which to wrap around the reinforcing bar (S) with the wires (W) wound around the reinforcing bar (S), and a binding unit (7A) which twists a intersecting portion between one end side and the other end side of the wire (W) wound around the reinforcing bar (S).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a thermionic emitter and a heater at least partially surrounding the thermionic emitter. The heater is configured to heat the thermionic emitter. The heater includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a plurality of hollow insulating tubes that each run from the first end to the second end. The heater also includes a heater wire that runs through each of the hollow insulating tubes. The heater wire is configured to be resistively heated by an electrical current passed through the heater wire.

Abstract: An emitter has a basic unit with at least one emission surface. Accordingly, the basic unit has deep structuring in a region of the at least one emission surface. More specifically, the basic unit has the deep structuring on both a front side and on a rear side in the region of the emission surface for improving emission properties.

Abstract: MRI/RF compatible leads include at least one conductor, a respective conductor having at least one segment with a multi-layer stacked coil configuration. The lead can be configured so that the lead heats local tissue less than about 10 degrees Celsius (typically about 5 degrees Celsius or less) or does not heat local tissue when a patient is exposed to target RF frequencies at a peak input SAR of at least about 4 W/kg and/or a whole body average SAR of at least about 2 W/kg. Related leads and methods of fabricating leads are also described.

Abstract: A dry-type transformer heater includes a closed housing, and at least one transformer winding arranged in the housing. The at least one transformer winding includes at least one corresponding winding conductor and a corresponding insulation layer surrounding the transformer winding, respectively. In addition to the respective winding conductor, at least one coil heating wire is provided in at least one of the insulation layer and on the surface of the insulation layer to input thermal power into the respective insulation layer.

Abstract: An assembly of a Ta inner conductor (20) and a Ta outer sheath (22 or 22?) has an intermediate layer (24) of fused grain alumina or aluminum nitride insulation material. The assembly is swaged and wound to form a helical coil of several wraps. Individual wraps can be of square or rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode C1 comprises a heater 1, a double coil 2, a mesh member 3, and a metal oxide 10. An electrical insulating layer 4 is formed on the surface of heater 1. Heater 1 is inserted into and positioned at the inner side of double coil 2. Mesh member 3 is disposed along the length direction of double coil 2 at the outer side of double coil 2. Double coil 2 is grounded by being connected to the ground terminal of heater 1 via a lead rod 7. Metal oxide 10 is held by double coil 2 and disposed to be in contact with mesh member 3. Metal oxide 10 and mesh member 3 are exposed to the outer side of indirectly heated electrode C1 so that the surface of metal oxide 10 and the surface of mesh member 3 make up a discharge surface and mesh member 3 is in contact with the surface part of metal oxide 10.

Abstract: A cathode structure comprises a heater including a columnar ceramic body and a heating wire that is partially buried in the ceramic body, and a cathode unit disposed at a first end surface of the ceramic body. The heating wire leads out from a second end surface of the ceramic body.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode includes a cathode sleeve (2) housing a heater (1), a caplike base (3) attached onto the cathode sleeve (2), and an electron emitter layer (4) formed on a surface of the base (3). The cathode sleeve (2) is made of a metal material that contains nickel and chromium as main components and further contains at least silicon, aluminum, cerium, and lanthanum. According to this construction, the cathode sleeve (2) is kept from heat deformation. Hence a reliable indirectly heated cathode which suppresses variations in cutoff voltage can be realized.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode C1 comprises a heater 1, a double coil 2, a mesh member 3, and a metal oxide 10. An electrical insulating layer 4 is formed on the surface of heater 1. Heater 1 is inserted into and positioned at the inner side of double coil 2. Mesh member 3 is disposed along the length direction of double coil 2 at the outer side of double coil 2. Double coil 2 is grounded by being connected to the ground terminal of heater 1 via a lead rod 7. Metal oxide 10 is held by double coil 2 and disposed to be in contact with mesh member 3. Metal oxide 10 and mesh member 3 are exposed to the outer side of indirectly heated electrode C1 so that the surface of metal oxide 10 and the surface of mesh member 3 make up a discharge surface and mesh member 3 is in contact with the surface part of metal oxide 10.

Abstract: A cathode structure comprises a heater including a columnar ceramic body and a heating wire that is partially buried in the ceramic body, and a cathode unit disposed at a first end surface of the ceramic body. The heating wire leads out from a second end surface of the ceramic body.

Abstract: A putter effective for use in both conventional strokes and side saddle strokes. The putter includes a shaft having a grip portion at one end and a putter head at an opposite end. The shaft includes a lower forward offset portion and a straight portion. The straight portion defines a majority of the length of the putter and is disposed at an upright lie angle allowing effective use of the putter in the side saddle approach. The forward offset portion allows effective use of the putter with a conventional putting stroke.

Abstract: A fluorescent display device includes an anode plate and a semiconductor device arranged thereon, wherein the anode plate forms a portion of an envelope of the display device and has an anode on an inner surface thereof. The display device further includes a supporting structure and a tensioning member. The supporting structure is disposed on the anode plate and has a top plate portion overlapping the semiconductor device. The tensioning member is disposed on the top plate portion of the supporting structure and serves to arrange a plurality of filament-shaped cathodes at a pitch between the semiconductor device and the top plate portion.

Abstract: A cathode structure comprises a cathode, a cathode sleeve, a cathode holder and a cathode strap. The cathode sleeve contains a heater. A hold structure includes a cylindrical cathode support cylinder for holding the cathode structure, and a cathode support strap having an elongated plate shape and having a cylindrically curved portion engaging the cathode support cylinder. An opening portion is formed in the cylindrically curved portion of the cathode support strap. The cathode support cylinder of the hold structure and the cathode holder of the cathode structure are welded through the opening portion, and the cathode structure is held by the hold structure.

Abstract: A video display deflection apparatus includes a vertical deflection coil. A separator is used for mounting the vertical deflection coil thereon. The separator has a funnel shaped first part conforming to a shape of a neck of the cathode ray tube and a second part forming a front portion of the separator close to the screen. A degree of flare of the first and second parts is substantially different. A saddle shaped, horizontal deflection coil is mounted on the separator for producing a deflection field to scan the electron beam along a horizontal axis of the display screen. The horizontal deflection coil includes a plurality of winding turns forming a pair of side portions, a rear end turn portion, close to an electron gun of the tube and a front end turn portion, close to the screen. At least a portion of the front end turn portion, in a radial angular position ranging between 0 and 30 degrees, is supported on the second part of said separator away from the boundary.

Abstract: A cathode structure comprises a cathode, a cathode sleeve, a cathode holder and a cathode strap. The cathode sleeve contains a heater. A hold structure includes a cylindrical cathode support cylinder for holding the cathode structure, and a cathode support strap having an elongated plate shape and having a cylindrically curved portion engaging the cathode support cylinder. An opening portion is formed in the cylindrically curved portion of the cathode support strap. The cathode support cylinder of the hold structure and the cathode holder of the cathode structure are welded through the opening portion, and the cathode structure is held by the hold structure.

Abstract: A x-ray tube comprises a cathode cup assembly. The cathode cup assembly comprises a filament positioned in a cathode cup. A surface of the cathode cup assembly is exposed to incident infrared radiation, and the surface is adapted to reflect a substantial portion of the incident radiation, in which the radiation has a wavelength in a range from about 0.2 &mgr;m to about 5.0 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A video display deflection apparatus includes a vertical deflection coil. A separator is used for mounting the vertical deflection coil thereon. The separator has a funnel shaped first part conforming to a shape of a neck of the cathode ray tube and a second part forming a front portion of the separator close to the screen. A degree of flare of the first and second parts is substantially different. A saddle shaped, horizontal deflection coil is mounted on the separator for producing a deflection field to scan the electron bean along a horizontal axis of the display screen. The horizontal deflection coil includes a plurality of winding turns forming a pair of side portions, a rear end turn portion, close to an electron gun of the tube and a front end turn portion, close to the screen. At least a portion of the front end turn portion, in a radial angular position ranging between 0 and 30 degrees, is supported on the second part of said separator away from the boundary.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube is provided with an electron gun which comprises a cathode structure which contains an electron-emitting material at an end portion and in which a heating element of bifilarly wound wire is accommodated. Except in the vicinity of the ends of the wire, said wire is provided with an electrically insulating layer (46) whose radius decreases, near the transition between the covered wire and the uncovered ends, by at least 15%, preferably at least 30%. Preferably, the layer (46) having the reduced radius continues for at least 100 .mu.m in the direction of the transition (54). The distance between the transition (54) and the electric connection (61) is smaller than 250 .mu.m, preferably smaller than 150 .mu.m. As a result, the number of uncovered turns between the electric connection (61) and the transition (54) is reduced to below five.

Abstract: A heated hydrogen storage device for a plasma switch includes a ring-shaped holder element having an inwardly directed, ring-shaped shoulder that forms an opening. The device also includes a first and a second metal disk, with the first metal disk having a cut-out portion. A heating element is arranged between the first and second metal disks and is insulated therefrom. The heating element forms a turned heating track and has one end contacting the second metal disk and a second end extending outside through the cut-out portion of the first metal disk. The first metal disk and the heating element are stacked one above the another and rests on the ring-shaped shoulder of the ring-shaped holder element. The second metal disk is connected to the holder element and it covers the opening of the holder element. The second metal disk also fixes the first metal disk and the heating element in position.

Abstract: A cathode heater includes a patterned conductor embedded within a dielectric substrate. The ceramic substrate has a pair of conductors over the respective surfaces thereof to provide electrical contact for the heater. To assemble the substrates having the conductors, the substrates and printed conductive patterns are fired to provide a composite multi-layer ceramic heater which can be used to heat cathode electrodes in microwave tubes such as travelling wave tubes.

Abstract: To maintain a monolayer of scandium, which is necessary for a satisfactory emission on the surface of a scandate cathode, at least the top layer of the cathode is provided with a scandium-containing oxidic phase from which Scandium is supplied by segregation from this oxidic phase.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode incorporated in a gas discharge tube with a discharge current of 0.2 to 0.4 A has a cathode surface area in a range of 10 to 30 mm.sup.2. A cathode cylinder is made of molybdenum, nickel or alloy thereof. A heater coated with alumina for insulation is inserted into the cylinder in such a manner that the distance between the heater and cylinder is 0.1 mm or less, and coil gaps of the heater are set to 0.15 mm or less. Alternatively, the space between the heater and cylinder is filled with alumina. As a result, the ratio of a heat quantity by forced heating to a heat quantity for starting discharge is made 0.3 or less.

Abstract: A high temperature low density operating element includes a porous high temperature operating element film formed into a predetermined configuration and disposed on one surface of an insulating member with good heat conductivity, a resistive film with a high melting point and good heat conductivity having a higher density than the high temperature operating element film, formed into a predetermined configuration on a second surface of the insulating member with good heat conductivity, a lead wire connected to the resistive film, an insulating protective film disposed on the insulating member covering the resistive film.

Abstract: An indirectly heated filamentary cathode capable of significantly reducing its resistance, uniformly emitting electrons therefrom and effectively elminating its insulation failure. In the filamentary cathode, a cathode substrate is constituted by a metal conductive layer of a cylindrical shape arranged so as to be contacted with and electrically insulating layer and a fine metal wire wound which are closely contacted together, so that an electron emitting layer may be deposited through the metal conductive layer on the electrically insulating layer.

Abstract: In a heater for an indirectly-heated cathode having a double helical structure, a film which can be removed by heating at the temperature of 250.degree. to 350.degree. C. is disposed between adjacent portions in a vertical direction, of a helical core wire coated with an insulating layer. Since this film is disposed, the occurrence of cracks in the insulating layer can be prevented so that the insulating property between the heater and a cathode sleeve do not gel deteriorated and clogging of an electron beam aperture of a shadow mask can be prevented, too.

Abstract: An indirectly heated type cathode assembly comprises a cathode sleeve having a heater within itself and having an emitter-impregnated type cathode disc fitted at one end, a plurality of straps connected at one end to a lower end portion of the cathode sleeve, and a cylinder holder whose upper end is connected to the other end of each strap, the holder being located outside the cathode sleeve such that it is spaced a predetermined distance apart from the cathode sleeve. A heat reflecting cylinder is located between the cathode sleeve and the holder of the indirectly heated type cathode assembly such that it is coaxial with the cathode sleeve and holder. The heat reflecting cylinder is supported by the holder and each strap extends such that it is not in contact with the heat reflecting cylinder. The strap is made of a Ta-W alloy or a Ta-W-Hf alloy.

Abstract: A cathode structure of a magnetron which is used for microwave ovens, industrial microwave heating, and medical purposes is disclosed. One of two leads of the cathode structure of the magnetron, that is, one of a center lead and a side lead is tightly fitted into the spacer, and a metal fixing material is poured into the fitting portion and is fixed thereto. A hole of the spacer for inserting the other of the two leads has looseness with respect to the other of the two leads. The friction between the other of the two leads and the spacer is reduced, and even when the leads are made thin, the strength of the cathode structure is not reduced, and the production of extraneous sounds can be suppressed.

Abstract: A fluoroescent display panel has at least one indirectly heated cathode which is easy to manufacture, at a low cost. The cathode produces a uniformly lit display across the entire read out. An indirectly heated cathode comprises a metal sleeve having a layer of electron emissive material. A heating wire passes through the metal sleeve. The metal sleeve and the heating wire are electrically isolated from each other by an insulative layer on the heating wire, except at one portion where the metal sleeve and the heating wire are mechanically and electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: In a magnetron cathode assembly having a filament for emitting thermoelectrons, upper and lower end shields fixed at upper and lower ends of the filament, a center lead fixed at and connected to the upper end shield, a side lead fixed at and connected to the lower end shield, and an insulating spacer having through holes with which the center and side leads are respectively engaged, the insulating spacer comprises a groove which has a width substantially the same as a diameter of one of the through holes and which clamps a bent portion of at least one of the center and side leads.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube comprises an envelope, an electron gun having a beam limiting aperture, a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode and a mesh electrode, the first, second and third electrodes constituting electrostatic lens system to focus the electron beam, the second electrode being a deflection electrode of arrow or zig-zag patterns to deflect the electron beam, wherein if distance between the beam limiting aperture and the mesh electrode is l, length of the second electrode is made (1/3 l-1/10 l) and (1/3 l+1/10 l), and distance between the beam limiting aperture and the center of the second electrode is made (1/2 l-1/3 l) to (1/2 l).

Abstract: A preferably fully impregnated dispenser cathode member or the like forming part of an electron tube, electron beam generator or the like is initially heated by any suitable means to a temperature sufficient for low level electron emission from its rear surface. A hot plate member of preferably equal size is disposed behind the cathode and can either be part of or the means for initially heating the cathode member or it can be heated with the cathode member to the aforementioned cathode member's rear surface low level emission temperature. A sustainer voltage is applied between the cathode member and the hot plate member sufficient to draw a current comprising electron flow from the cathode member to the hot plate member across the space separating them.

Abstract: A cathode assembly for a vacuum tube includes a wire filament, a straight bular anode parallel to and surrounding the wire filament, and insulating spacers for rigidly fastening the filament with respect to the anode, and with one side of the anode indented or flattened such that only one portion of the anode is heated to emitting temperatures by the filament.

Abstract: A cathode structure includes a thermal conductive member, a heater for heating a thermal conductive member, a metal substrate having a first surface facing a thermal conductive member and a second surface and attached to the thermal conductive member to form a space between a central portion of a second surface and the thermal conductive member, and an electron emitting member provided on a second surface of a metal substrate.

Abstract: In a cathode heater, the portion of the coil adjacent to the emitting surface of the cathode has a smaller pitch or is covered with an oxide coating of lower capacity of heat per unit of length than the distant portion. As a result, the emitting surface is heated-up very quickly, and in a picture tube, for example, the picture comes on after a very short time. The heater according to the invention can be exchanged for a conventional heater without electrical and mechanical changes.

Abstract: A method for differential thermal analysis and a furnace which is suitable for analytical measurements is heated by radiation. For this purpose, a radiation source whose radiation is absorbed by the furnace wall is arranged near to the furnace. The furnace is preferably formed as a hollow cylinder which surrounds the radiation source. An incandescent coil may, for example, be used as the radiation source.

Abstract: Presented is a cathode-heater assembly including a support structure for the cathode-heater assembly that is particularly rugged in that it resists displacement of the cathode-heater assembly in all planes, and minimizes power requirements to raise the cathode to operating temperature.

Abstract: A furnace which is suitable for analytical measurements is heated by radiation. For this purpose, a radiation source whose radiation is absorbed by the furnace wall is arranged near to the furnace. The furnace is preferably formed as a hollow cylinder which surrounds the radiation source. An incandescent coil may, for example be used as the radiation source.

Abstract: The titled assembly comprises a ceramic substrate having opposed surfaces bearing thereon discrete metallized patterns. One of the patterns serves as a base for an electron emissive material and the other serves as a heater.

Abstract: A substrate of substantially pure, hexagonal crystal, .alpha. alumina (sapphire) has a central hub and three radiating spokes. One surface of the substrate has a metallized cathode base thereon and the opposite surface is provided with a metallized heater. Electrical connection to the cathode base and heater are provided via the spokes, which are also appropriately metallized. A suitable electron emissive material is applied to the cathode base.

Abstract: A coil heater of a heater-type tube comprises a main portion for generating heat and a pair of leg portions supporting the main portion. Lead wires are connected to the ends of the legs. At least a part of the leg portion, including its terminal part, comprises a triple-layer coil. The main portion comprising a single-layer coil and the leg portion except its terminal part covered with an insulating coating. The main portion and leg portions are formed by continuously winding a heater wire about a core alternately in opposite directions.

Abstract: A line electron filament is provided which is cylindrically shaped and substantially uniform in cross section about its longitudinal axis. The filament can be of the type known as directly heated or of the type known as indirectly heated. The uniformity of the filament is obtained through cataphoretic deposition in a rotating cylindrical tube. The filament is useful as a cathode in a display which employs space charge limited emission operation.

Abstract: A thermionic cathode structure includes a ceramic base plate, a heater layer of tungsten coated on the ceramic base plate, a cathode lead layer of tungsten formed on a ceramic insulating layer covering the heater layer, a base metal layer coated on the cathode lead layer, and a cathode material coated on the base metal layer.

Abstract: A fast warmup cathode comprises a substrate of nickel or cathode nickel alloy having an outer and an inner surface. At least an area of the outer surface is formed to receive an electron emissive material. The inner surface is provided with a high heat radiating material. The high heat radiating material comprises vacuum deposited aluminum or magnesium which has been fired at a temperature above the melting point of the material to provide a surface which is darker than the unaltered surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A small heater wire winding for a fast warm up indirectly heated cathode includes a spacer wire wound over the heater wire. The main winding and spacer wire are coated with insulation to insure spacing between closely wound turns.

Abstract: Improved, more reliable activation of a thin wire emitter for field ionization and field desorption mass spectrometry is provided by controlled preroughening of the emitter wire prior to growing semiconducting microneedles on the wire surface.