Abstract: A data transaction system for process monitoring, with smart cards of the ISO geometric dimensions, featuring contact and bi-directional inductive coupling communication, for collecting and storing data. The system comprises fixed triggering stations for short range data transfer with the smart cards in response to emissions from sensors. The sensors report data related to variables such as location, device status, operation sequencing and time. A send-and-receive station allows for downloading of the stored data and for loading instruction sets in contact or contactless mode. The smart cards comprise a signal amplifier, transceivers, a processor, memories, timer, an on-board battery, cognizable non-compliance warning, optional feedback and energy saving procedures.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide equipment for manufacturing a laminated metal sheet, which eliminates bubbles even in high speed lamination of 200 m/min or more and is excellent in productivity. In the equipment for manufacturing a laminated metal sheet according to the present invention, a metal sheet (1) is laminated with a resin film (3) on one or both side of it by lamination rolls (2), and a support roll (5) is disposed on projected beyond a straight line between the lamination roll (2) and a film roll (6) so as to impart tension to the film (3) when the film (3) is fed to the lamination rolls (2) from the film roll (6). Further, the support roll (5) is provided directly before the lamination roll (2) so as to satisfy the relation of L.times.V.ltoreq.600 when the lamination speed is V (m/min) and the length of the resin film between the lamination rolls and the support roll is L (m).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for instantly tenderizing meat employs a shock wave produced by an underwater electrical discharge through an electrode gap from a capacitor bank. To optimize the shock wave shape for tenderizing, the electrical pulse may be shaped by using timing the discharge of the capacitor bank.

Abstract: This slider assembly has a stopper of one-piece structure that prevents the slider from coming off the rail member and which can easily be attached to and removed from the rail member and be manufactured at low cost. The slider of the slider assembly that can slide relative to the track rail is prevented by the stopper from coming off the track rail. The stopper comprises an embracing portion that embraces the slider on one side of the track rail and locking portions provided at both ends of the embracing portion. The embracing portion comprises a pair of leg portions and a bridge portion, and the locking portions each include a bent portion and a hook portion. The hook portions engage in the engagement portions as engagement holes formed in the track rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a flavor having fresh taste and freshness, comprising adding some part of fruit juice to a certain flavor and treating at a pressure of 100 MPa to 400 MPa for 10 seconds and more, and relates to a method for producing an excellent fruit drink having fresh taste and freshness industrially in a simple manner, i.e., by simply adding an extremely small amount of the high-quality flavor of the present invention to fruit juice.

Abstract: A hydraulically driven, dynamic tensile testing device wherein a test sample attached to an underlying surface can be secured to the device and subjected to tensile forces in that the device is raised from the underlying surface, where the device rests against the underlying surface on three or more legs connected to interacting pistons (6). The interacting pistons are preferably hydraulic pistons that are pressurized by means of a hydraulic fluid which is distributed through interconnected ducts in such a way that the legs have a constant, even pressure. The device thus ensures that the tensile forces are evenly distributed on the cross-section of the test sample.

Abstract: A connector for a cap applied to a mouth of a tank including an engaging member having an annular portion formed of elastic material connected to one end of an elongated portion, and a plurality of beam-like portions formed integrally with the annular portion and arranged substantially in the form of a letter V in the annular portion.

Abstract: A novel EPA/CD inclusion compound and a food product containing the same are disclosed. The undesirable odor of EPA is masked by including it into such EPA/CD inclusion compound. Gamma-CD is most favorable because it includes much more EPA, and highly stabilizes it. The EPA/CD inclusion compound is advantageously usable in perorally- or parenterally-usable products directed to the promotion or maintenance of health.