Abstract: A radio communication system is provided at an entrance gate of traffic facilities for radio communicating with a communication device carried by a vehicle. The system includes a first communication unit for transmitting first entrance data relative to the entrance gate of the traffic facilities to the communication device carried by the vehicle coming into the entrance gate, a discriminating unit for determining a vehicle type showing a kind of incoming vehicle, and a second communication unit, provided on an opposite side of the entrance gate from the first communication unit, along a direction of progress of the vehicle, for transmitting a second entrance data including data relative to the determined vehicle type to the communication device when the first communication unit transmits the first entrance data to the communication device.

Abstract: A magnetic detection apparatus detects movement of an object having a nonuniform system of teeth by means of magneto-electric conversion devices, wherein technical problems such as too large an amplified output signal, a nonuniform pulse period and a complicated circuit configuration can be solved. A plurality of uniform triangular teeth are formed on the circumference of a gear at equal angular intervals, and in a predetermined region a trapezoidal tooth is formed, where the height of the trapezoidal tooth is smaller than the height of the uniform teeth but greater than half their height. The magnetized surface of a bias magnet facing the gear generates a bias magnetic field directed toward the gear. Magneto-resistive devices are provided in the bias magnetic field. Variations in state of the bias magnetic field generated by the bias magnetic magnet when the gear is rotated are converted into an output electrical signal by the magneto-resistive devices.

Abstract: A method of making an investment casting mould comprises producing a CAD definition of a turbine blade, and determining the distribution of isosurfaces of constant temperature around the CAD definition of the at least one article if the external surface of the CAD definition of the at least one article was at a high temperature (Thigh). One of the isosurfaces of constant temperature is selected to define the external shape and the thickness of an investment casting mould. A pattern of the turbine blade is produced from the CAD definition of the turbine blade. The investment casting mould is made with an internal shape defined by the pattern of the turbine blade and an external shape and thickness distribution defined by the selected isosurface of constant temperature. The pattern is then removed from the investment casting mould.

Abstract: A process for the multi-layer coating of electrically conductive substrates by the electrophoretic deposition of a first coating layer comprising an electrophoretically depositable aqueous coating medium, to which a second coating layer, comprising a first color- and/or effect-imparting base lacquer coating medium, is applied wet-into-wet, and the first and second coating layers thus obtained are stoved jointly, whereupon a third coating layer comprising a second color- and/or effect-imparting base lacquer coating medium is applied and a fourth coating layer comprising a clear lacquer coating medium is applied wet-into-wet thereto and the third and fourth coating layers are stoved jointly, wherein the total dry coat thickness of the second and third coating layers produced from the base lacquer coating media is between 15 and 40 .mu.m and the proportion of the second coating layer is between 20 and 50% of the total dry coat thickness of the second and third coating layers.

Abstract: An apparatus for decoding an input video signal includes edit header extracting circuit, decoding circuit and substitute image replacing circuit. The input video signal includes a sequence of first and second coded video signals, an edit header added to at least one of the decoded video signals before and after an editing point when the first and second coded video signals executed an interframe compression are edited at specified editing points. The edit header extracting circuit extracts an edit header from the input video signal. The decoding circuit decodes the first and second video signals in accordance with the extracted header and outputs decoded first and second video signals. The substitute image replacing circuit, responsive to the extracted header, outputs a substitute image in place of a frame of output from the decoding circuit at a location corresponding to the frame where the second coded video signal after the editing point has been subjected to an interframe compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted oxadiazole, thiadiazole and triazole peptoids which are useful as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase (HNE) for the treatment of HNE-mediated processes implicated in conditions such as adult respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock and multiple organ failure. A series of studies also have indicated the involvement HNE in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, emphysema. HNE-mediated processes are implicated in other conditions such as arthritis, periodontal disease, glomerulonephritis, dermatitis, psoriasis, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, organ transplantation, corneal ulcers, and invasion behavior of malignant tumors.

Abstract: A fluidized bed apparatus and process for using the same for drying or cooling powder. The apparatus includes a structure defining first and second fluidizing chambers separated by an air dispersing floor plate having a plurality of openings formed therethrough. The first fluidizing chamber receives fluidizing air introduced into the structure and passes the fluidizing air through the plurality of openings in the air dispersing floor plate to disperse the fluidized air. The second fluidizing chamber containing the powder receives the fluidized air dispersed by the air dispersing floor plate. The apparatus further includes a heat transfer unit including a plurality of rectangular heat transfer metal plates disposed vertically above the air dispersing floor plate. The heat transfer metal plates are arranged in parallel relationship to and horizontally spaced from each other to define vertically-extending external passages therebetween, which allow the fluidizing air to pass therethrough and suspend the powder.

Abstract: A system for the softening or other treatment of fabric articles is provided which comprises a vented bag comprising a fastening system and flexible sheet releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a liquid fabric-treatment composition.

Abstract: An injection device which includes a container constructed and arranged to contain a medicament, a medicament disposed within the container, a seal constructed and arranged to seal the medicament in the container, and a hypodermic needle. The hypodermic needle has a tubular, elongated, generally cylindrical wall defining an internal longitudinal bore extending longitudinally through the cylindrical wall along a longitudinal axis. The cylindrical wall forms a forward end defining a forward opening of the bore and a rearward end defining a rearward opening of the bore, the cylindrical wall having a laterally facing opening spaced closer to the rearward opening of the longitudinal bore than the forward opening of the longitudinal bore. The longitudinal bore is restricted at a position between the rearward opening and the laterally facing opening.

Abstract: Human fetal neuro-derived cell lines are implanted into host tissues. The methods allow for treatment of a variety of neurological disorders and other diseases. A preferred cell line is SVG.

Abstract: A controller of a conveyance system efficiently conveys parts. The controller includes an input/output interface receiving data related to the position and loading state of data of each vehicle; receiving carry-in/out requests from each job shop; and outputting carry-in/out instructions to each vehicle. The controller also includes a ROM storing a control program; a RAM storing job shop positional data, carry-in/out requests, vehicle loading state data; and a processing section computing values of a carriage instruction (e.g., origin, destination, carrier to be carried, carrying route) given to each vehicle using the carry-in/out request data from each job shop and the data stored in the RAM based on the program stored in the ROM.

Abstract: An improved pneumatically operated fastener driving device comprising an actuating assembly mounted with respect to a housing assembly and movable from an inoperative position to an operative position. A first sealing element is mounted with respect to a feed path. The first sealing element moves from a sealed position, wherein it prevents communication between an air pressure reservoir and a control pressure chamber when the actuating assembly is in the operative position, and an unsealed position, wherein the first sealing element permits such communication to move a main valve to a closed position when the actuating assembly is in the inoperative position.

Abstract: An interior finish member having a door suitable for an air bag comprises a main body and a cover portion. The main body surrounds the periphery of the cover portion, and the main body and the cover portion form a continuous surface. The cover portion covers a folded air bag of an air bag device. The cover portion comprises: a door portion which covers the folded air bag; a breakable portion defined by a recessed periphery of the door portion whose thickness is thinner than adjacent portions of the interior finish member so that it may be broken easily in deployment of the air bag; and a hinge portion for connecting the door portion with the main body and for providing a pivot around which the door portion rotates when the door portion opens under a force of an expanding air bag. The main body is made of thermoplastic resin, and the cover portion is made of thermoplastic elastomer. Because they are capable of thermally fusing with each other, the main body and the cover portion can be integrally formed.

Abstract: A device for turning on a thin film transistor liquid crystal display includes a first switching circuit for generating and outputting an inverse common voltage signal in response to a switching signal, a second switching circuit for generating and outputting a common voltage signal in response to an inverse switching signal and a level shift circuit for generating and outputting a potential capable of turning on a thin film transistor by using the inverse common voltage signal and the common voltage signal. The switches preferably are implemented with PMOS and NMOS transistors. This device can reduce power consumption by eliminating the analog switch, the operational amplifier and the push-pull circuit. A similar device for turning off a thin film transistor liquid display is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a method of preparing a raw material powder for permanent magnets superior in moldability, especially in moldability and productivity of bonded magnets. The method comprises subjecting an acicular iron powder having an aspect ratio of not smaller than 5:1 to heating at 800.degree.-900.degree. C. in fluidized state with a gas stream containing no oxygen until the acicular iron powder is transformed into a columnar shape iron powder having an aspect ratio of not larger than 3:1, a die-like shape iron powder or a spherical shape iron powder. The acicular iron powder may contain or may be attached by such a component effective for improving magnetic properties as a rare earth element metal, a rare earth element metal oxide, boron, cobalt and nickel.

Abstract: A process and device produce fibrous starch materials through extrusion of a dispersion or aqueous solution of starch material in a flow of saline coagulant. The dispersion or aqueous solution is extruded through a microporous tubular wall in an annular chamber surrounding the microporous wall to obtain an extrusion flux of starch material which surrounds the tubular wall. Coagulation of the starch material is carried out by feeding a flow of coagulation agent in the annular chamber parallel to the extrusion surface. The fibers obtained from the process or device are able to be used in the paper sector as a substitution for or in combination with cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A metallic member including not more than 0.6% C, 12 to 19% Cr, 6 to 12% Ni, not more than 2% Mn, not more than 2% Mo, not more than 1% Nb and the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, whereHirayama's equivalent H eq=?Ni %!+1.05 ?Mn %!+0.65 ?Cr %!+0.35 ?Si %!+12.6 ?C %! is 20 to 23%;Nickel equivalent Ni eq=?Ni %!+30 ?C %!+0.5 ?Mn %! is 9 to 12%, andChromium equivalent Cr eq=?Cr %!+?Mo %!+1.5 ?Si %!+0.5 ?Nb %! is 16 to 19, wherein % is by weight, is made to have at least one ferromagnetized part having a magnetic flux density B.sub.4000 of not less than 0.3 T and at least one non-magnetized part having a relative magnetic permeability .mu. of not more than 1.2 at a temperature of not less than -40.degree. C., as continuously and integrally formed. The non-magnetized part has crystal grain sizes of not more than 30 .mu.m.

Abstract: A pulsator, which is installed in a washing tub of a washing machine, includes a base, a post protruded upwardly from a upper surface of the base, a plurality of blades extended radially with respect to the post and outwardly the base, and protruded upwardly on the upper surface of the base, and a plurality of vanes formed on a upper portion of the post, extended radially and outwardly with respect to the upper portion of the post. The plurality of blades develop a heart-type water flow in the washing tub, and the a plurality of vanes develop a water flow at a central portion of the heart-type water flow, thereby the twisting and tangling of the laundry caused by the heart-type water flow can be minimized.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinazoline derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 is a direct link or a group such as CO, C(R.sup.2).sub.2 and CH(OR.sup.2);wherein Q.sup.1 is phenyl, naphthyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl moiety and Q.sup.1 optionally bears up to 3 substituents;wherein m is 1 or 2 and each R.sup.1 may be a group such as hydrogen, halogeno and trifluoromethyl; andwherein Q.sup.2 may be phenyl or a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety and Q.sup.2 optionally bears up to 3 substituents;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof;processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and the use of their receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitory properties in the treatment of proliferative disease such as cancer.