Abstract: A storage device for directly fetching external data and for relaying the transfer of data, wherein a CD-R drive unit 13 is provided, as a data input device, with a computer input/output terminal 35, a card reader unit 18 for reading the data of a PC card 20, an infrared ray communication port 16, and a modular jack 17. When switches 26 and 28 are horizontally connected in the drawing, the data fetched by data input devices other than the computer input/output terminal 35 are written into a CD-R 32 and are stored. When a switch 34 is flipped to the left tilted direction in the drawing, the data written into the CD-R 32 are read out and output to the body 12 of a desk-top personal computer.

Abstract: A stereo camera which decreases loss of picture caused by the disagreement of photographing ranges between the right and left lenses. The distance Pl between the optical axes of the right and left photographing lenses 10R, 10L is set to be nearly midway between a distance Plmax between the optical axes at which the photographing ranges of the right and left photographing lenses come into agreement with each other at an infinite point and a distance Plmin between the optical axes at which the photographing ranges of the right and left photographing lenses come into agreement with each other at the shortest photographing distance.

Abstract: A stereo slide mount capable of adjusting perspective feeling of a stereo image into an optimum state, comprising a base frame 3 having a guide groove formed running in the lateral direction, two film holders 2 fitted in the guide groove, and a cover frame 1. Films are mounted on the two film holders 2 on the base frame 3, and the stereo slide mount is mounted on a stereo slide viewer equipped with a cam mechanism for adjusting the gap between the film holders. The pitch between the films is adjusted to obtain an optimum perspective feeling while observing a stereo image, and the cover frame is mounted after the adjustment.

Abstract: A stereo slide mount capable of correctly adjusting the pitch between the films. Horizontal guide grooves 14R and 14L are formed on the lower side of the right and left windows of a base frame 11 of the stereo slide mount, and film holder bars 15R and 15L are fitted into the guide grooves. Verniers are graduated on the right and left film holder bars under the right window and the left window of the base frame. Cam shafts are turned by being inserted in the bearing holes 18 formed at the ends on the inner sides of the guide grooves, whereby the film holder bars are slid outward to correctly adjust the offset amounts relying on the verniers. After the adjustment, perforations at both ends of the films are engaged with the bosses 16 of the film holder bars so as to be placed in position, and a cover frame 1 is mounted on the base frame 11.

Abstract: A stereo camera capable of photographing a stereo picture maintaining an optimum stereo effect. Right and left lens boards (42R, 42L) of a stereo camera (41) are coupled to a camera body (46) via upper and lower two sets of parallel links (47). Parallel grooves (45L, 45R) are formed in the lateral direction in the inner portions of the lens boards (42L, 42R), and with which a circular eccentric cam (43) is engaged. When the shaft mounting the cam (43) is turned, the right and left lens boards (42R and 42L) move in parallel describing circular loci, making it possible to automatically adjust the focal point as well as the distance between the optical axes of the lenses, which is important for accomplishing a stereo effect.

Abstract: In a scanning photolithographic device used in the manufacture of semiconductors, a method and apparatus for varying the exposure dose as a function of distance in the scan direction compensating for the signature of the photolithographic device for reducing linewidth variation in the scan direction. The linewidth in the scan direction may vary for a particular device or tool for a variety of reasons. This variation or signature is used in combination with a photosensitive resist response function to vary the exposure dose as a function of distance in a scan direction, substantially reducing the linewidth variation. A dose control varies the exposure dose as a function of distance in a scan direction to correct linewidth variations caused by characteristics of the photolithographic system. Linewidth variations as a function of distance in the direction of scan are substantially reduced, resulting in more consistent and improved feature or element sizes.

Abstract: A plurality of rotary assemblies driven by gas pressure having internal cam activated retractable gates selectively coupled to a rotary compressor. The rotary compressor is selectively coupled through a clutch to a shaft. The shaft is rotated by the plurality of rotor engine assemblies that are driven by gas pressure. A gate is coupled to a cam follower bearing that rides on an internal surface of the rotor housing, causing the gates to form chambers within the rotor as well as move out of position to pass a chamber divider. The shaft may be coupled to a load to do work.

Abstract: An elongated rectangular cuff having electrodes combined with a motion detector for detecting muscle contraction with an attached control unit for providing a predetermined electrical signal to the electrodes. The predetermined electrical signal is substantially a square wave with a duration of between 0.1 and 0.3 milliseconds, a frequency of between 0.1 and 0.5 Hertz, with 5 to 15 repetitions delivered every 5 to 15 minute intervals. The control unit provides a controllable intensity of between 0.20 to 4 milliamperes, and a voltage between 1 and 200 volts at an output resistance of substantially 50 kilo Ohms. The cuff or sleeve, when wrapped around a user's leg and positioned below the knee such that the electrodes contact the calf muscles, causes a muscle and nerve stimulation resulting in contraction of the calf muscle. A motion detector monitors the contraction and provides feedback to the control unit to adjust the signal.

Abstract: A fastener feeding mechanism for a power actuated gun (10, 310, 410, 510) having a track (16, 316, 416, 516) for holding a plurality of fasteners (18, 318, 636). Fasteners are biased by a spring (32, 372, 672) down the track towards a holding or latch mechanism (22, 322, 422, 522). The holding or latch mechanism has a retractable latch. The holding or latch mechanism holds a fastener in a predetermined position to be driven into a substrate. A guide (14, 314, 414, 514) attached to a barrel (12, 312, 412, 512) of a power actuated gun guides the barrel permitting the barrel to be advanced for firing and driving the fastener. After firing a bias on the guide causes the barrel to be retracted for the positioning of another fastener to be driven. The present invention greatly facilitates the driving of fasteners having a plate, and permits the driving of fasteners quickly resulting in more efficient and therefore less costly construction.

Abstract: A heat engine having two stages, a first low temperature chamber and a second high temperature chamber. A low boiling point liquid or solution is heated in a first low temperature chamber to slightly above the boiling point. A second high temperature chamber having electric heating coils therein is injected with the returned condensed liquid at predetermined times causing a high vapor pressure driving a piston. The expanding vapor or gas is returned though an exhaust port and condensed by a cooling chamber to be returned to the solution or liquid reservoir. The piston is used to do work and may be coupled to a generator. Different piston configurations may be used. The heat engine of the present invention has the advantage of using a relatively low boiling point liquid, which may be heated by a variety of fuel sources, including solar energy. The invention has a relatively quick response time as a result of the second high temperature chamber.

Abstract: An illumination system used in photolithography for the manufacture of semiconductors having an array optical element with different illumination regions matched to different geometric pattern regions on a reticle. The array optical element may be a filter, diffractive optical element, or microlens array having illumination regions producing different types of illumination properties or characteristics such as quadrupole, annular, or top hat among others. Each of the illumination regions are matched or correspond to a respective pattern region on the reticle to provide optimized exposure of a photosensitive resist covered wafer. The optical element of the present invention may be used to tailor a conventional illumination system to the unique characteristics of a particular reticle. Additionally, imperfections in the optics of a photolithographic system can be compensated for by the optical element.

Abstract: A stereo photographic system capable of reproducing a correct stereo image by improving the precision of positions for mounting the films on a stereo slide mount. Positions of the projected images of perforation of the films relative to the focusing plates are measured when a suitable perspective feeding is obtained by using a detecting device that projects the pictures of the films onto a pair of right and left focusing plates and that adjusts the gap between the right and left projected pictures to adjust the perspective feeling. A printer device 81 drives a printer head 87 based upon the position data that are measured, and prints indexes on a base frame 51a of the stereo slide mount to accomplish the positioning with respect to the perforations.

Abstract: A firearm tool having a width adapted to securely fit within the handle of a pistol or firearm. A firearm tool made from a blank planar material has a punch on one end and a centrally disposed aperture. The width of the tool may be adjusted to accommodate different dimensions of a handle chamber within the handle of a firearm or pistol. The aperture mates with a portion of the barrel of a gun or pistol to provide additional leverage in utilizing the punch for removing press fit pins to completely disassemble the firearm. A screwdriver tab may be placed on the other end of the firearm tool. The firearm tool may be conveniently stored in the handle of a gun and therefore, is always accessible when needed in disassembling a firearm.

Abstract: To provide Ru compounds which are in the form of a liquid at room temperature to be used in forming Ru and RuO2 films for electrodes in semiconductor devices by the CVD method and a process for producing these compounds. Because of being a liquid at room temperature and having a sufficient vapor ressure at about 100° C., bis(ethylcyclopentadienyl)ruthenium or bis(isopropylcyclopentadienyl)ruthenium can be quantitatively supplied via gas bubbling or with the use of a liquid mass flow controller as a feedstock in the CVD method and thermally decomposed on a substrate at 600° C. in a hydrogen atmosphere to give pure Ru films. These compounds can be obtained at a high yield by reacting respectively ruthenium trichloride hydrate and ethylcyclopentadiene or isopropylcyclopentadiene with a zinc powder in an alcohol solvent at −30 to 0° C.

Abstract: A child safety seat having a child seat hingedly mounted on a seat support for use in a vehicle. The child seat includes a seat portion and a back portion with interconnecting sides, pivotally mounted on a seat support, whereby the child seat can be pivoted in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction relative to the seat support about either one of two spaced apart axes of rotation. The arrangement is such that with the seat support centrally positioned on the rear seat of a vehicle, the child seat can be pivoted at least 90° relative to the seat support so that the child seat is positioned closely adjacent to and facing the door opening of the vehicle to provide for maximum ease in placing a child in the child seat. The child seat is provided with a harness to secure the child in place therein, and a latch or locking mechanism is provided to automatically lock the child seat relative to the seat support in the operative position.

Abstract: A heat retaining container for maintaining heated food warm for a considerable period of time and method of making same that includes an outer cover formed of a rectangular blank of sheet material having reversely folded marginal portions to define opposed end pockets, and an insulating liner formed by opposed sheets of heat reflecting material having sandwiched therebetween a layer of gas impervious cells or bubbles filled with a gaseous medium, e.g. air. The opposed ends of the liner are inserted into the opposed end pockets of the cover blank whereby the cover blank and liner are reversely folded to define overlying panel portions, one of said panel portions being slightly greater to define a flap for sealing the open end. The opposed side edges of the reversely folded blank are suitably secured together in the assembled position of the container, and a fastener is provided for securing the flap in the closed position.

Abstract: A golf tee shaped punch and cutter having a plurality of different shaped chambers formed within a tapered body portion with a cutter assembly placed therein. The tapered body portion forms a narrow punch end and a wide cutter end having a cap removably placed thereon. A circular cutter blade is exposed upon removing the cap. Coaxially positioned within the circular cutter blade is a spring biased rod that helps to remove a plug of tobacco once cut. A duel taper helps to measure or guage the depth the punch is inserted into the end of the cigar. The present invention conveniently permits punching and cutting the end of a cigar with a single, easily utilized, and commercially attractive golf tee shaped device.

Abstract: Methane hydrate gas is trapped on the bottom of the sea or on the bottom of the water without releasing it into the open air. A sheet (flexible sheet) 2 is formed and is sunk on the bottom of the sea or on the bottom of the water to cover a predetermined area. The sheet 2 is spread on the bottom of the sea or on the bottom of the water to trap the methane hydrate gas inside the sheet 2 as the inside of the sheet 2 is lifted up by the buoyancy of methane gasified in the area on where the sheet 2 is spread.