Abstract: The flow sensor has a first and a second housing section and a semiconductor chip with an integrated sensor element between the housing sections. The semiconductor chip is arranged at a measuring conduit formed by a groove in a first one of the housing sections. A sealing ring is arranged between the housing sections. A flexible support foil carrying strip conductors is connected to the semiconductor chip and extends between the sealing ring and the second housing section out of the housing. This simple arrangement is able to withstand high pressure.

Abstract: A gas analyzer has a measuring chamber, a gas inlet channel, a gas outlet channel, a pump for providing a gas flow through the chamber, a device for irradiating the gas in the chamber with pulsating electromagnetic energy to generate acoustic pressure fluctuations therein, and at least one microphone communicating with the chamber for detecting the fluctuations. The inlet channel and the outlet channel each has an acoustic filter formed by channels with reduced sectional area of flow and a plurality of cavities associated therewith. The gas analyzer has at least one sandwich device formed of joined plate-like elements. The channel sections of the inlet and/or outlet channel are defined by at least two elements and the vibration-reducing cavities are also defined by at least two elements. The connections between the respective channels and cavities are formed as transverse apertures in the elements or element portions adjoining the channel and the cavities, respectively.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a panel-type heating element having an excellent durability and high effectiveness in power saving. To attain this object, the present invention provides a panel-type heating element consisting of a base which a thin film containing zinc oxide and tin oxide can form a layer upon. The panel-type heating element is advantageously manufactured by a method comprising spraying a solution containing a zinc compound and a tin compound on a base. The solution then oxidizes by heating the base in a high temperature reaction chamber to form a thin film consisting of sediment containing zinc oxide and tin oxide on the surface of the base. As a result, the thin film gives the base excellent acid, water and chemical resistance, and heats quickly.

Abstract: Seed tape (1) for a controlled germinating process is made of at least two paper layers (1′ and 1″) and is intended to be used while placed edgewise. Each germinating unit includes a seed (5), additives (6) and a carrier (8). Each germinating unit (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) is formed as a planar member. The longitudinal axis of each planar member extends substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction of the tape. The additives are places in discrete locations around the seed. The seed, the additives and the carrier are adhered to the inner face of at least one paper layer (1′), which is air-permeable. A narrow stripe (10) of water-absorbing, super-absorbing polymer (SAP) is placed on the adhesive layer of at least one paper layer (1′ or 1″). The resulting seed tape is particularly suited for providing a controlled moist microclimate around the seeds during a two-step germinating process.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a molding thermoplastic resin material giving resin mold whose quality and value are substantially equal to original resin mold even in a case where said resin mold is recycled. To attain said object, olefin group rubber and/or acrylic rubber to which monomer(s) being the same or similar monomer as (to) monomer(s) composing said molding thermoplastic resin material is(are) graft-copolymerized to give said rubbers compatibility with said molding thermoplastic resin material is(are) added in said molding thermoplastic resin material to improve said equal quality recycling property (property that quality and value are substantially equal to original thermoplastic resin mold even in a case where said thermoplastic resin mold is recycled).

Abstract: A balloon has an inflatable main body with a flexible extension. The extension is connected to the main body in such a manner that, when they are inflated, the extension forms a semirigid handle. The balloon therefore requires no separate holder. The balloon can be deflated for storage or shipment and reinflated when desirable or necessary.

Abstract: A sensor, in particular a humidity sensor, comprises a measuring layer (4), the dielectric properties of which depend on a parameter to be measured, e.g. of the humidity of the environmental air. Electrodes (2, 3) are arranged on a substrate (1) side by side for capacitively measuring the measuring layer (1). A protective layer (8) of a non-oxidizing material, in particular a layer of silicon oxide or gold, is arranged between the electrodes (2, 3) and the measuring layer (4). This layer prevents an oxidation of the electrodes (2, 3) and increases the live time and reliability of the sensor.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to dissolve effectively the problems of the encroaching, the seizure, and the racing. To attain said object, a bolt having a threaded shank portion wherein a notch slanting toward the end of said threaded shank portion at an angle in the range between 15° to 80° for the axis of said threaded shank portion is formed at the beginning of the complete thread part to expand the width of the entrance of the thread part of said thread shank portion is provided in the invention.

Abstract: First and second separable portions such as opposite ends of a strap that is wrapped around one or more articles to be secured are overlapped. A ratchet is operable with the portions joined in overlapping relation for increasing the amount of the overlap, thereby effectively shortening the strap and taking up slack. A mechanical advantage is provided that makes it easy to tighten the strap securely around one or more articles. A lock can be locked to prevent, or unlocked to enable, separation of the portions.

Abstract: A combined carrier and transport unit is open at the top and has a perforated bottom. The unit is made of sheet material and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. The bottom of the U forms the bottom wall of the unit and the two sides of the U form side supporting walls for a seed tape that can be folded and placed edgewise on the bottom wall. Connecting members are provided in the transition area between the bottom wall and each side supporting wall. These connecting members can be bent outwards and downwards so that the side walls and the bottom wall are on the same level when the unit is not in use, and can be bent upwards when the unit is in use. The resulting unit is very light, and in the empty piled state it requires very little room.

Abstract: In a PLL device with a plurality of phase comparators, when one phase comparator has reached a locked state, this phase comparator is allowed to keep on delivering an output, while outputs of the other phase comparators are disabled. Accordingly, power consumption can be reduced. Furthermore, an error current output from a charge pump (109) connected to the phase comparators to output an error signal is reduced when lock approaches. Accordingly, lock failure can be avoided. Furthermore, a time constant of a low-pass filter (220) that receives the output of the charge pumps connected to the phase comparators is altered following alteration of the number of the phase comparators (212 to 219) that deliver their outputs. Accordingly, power consumption can be reduced, and also stability and converging speed are improved. Using distribution means (318) instead of frequency dividers provided for the phase comparators individually makes LSI implementation easy.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to efficiently remove foam produced in water by the aeration. Further, another object of the present invention is to improve water and air. Said objects can be attained by providing a foam removing apparatus consisting of a core having a spiral groove on its surface and a cylinder in which said core is inserted, and an air-water treating apparatus consisting of an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder inserted in said outer cylinder, a block having gas permeability inserted in said inner cylinder, and a core inserted in said inner cylinder and disposed above said permeable block, to which block an air introducing pipe connecting from the outside, and on the surface of said core a spiral groove being formed.

Abstract: A stand-up bag of a heat-sealable plastic film comprising two opposing side walls (1, 2) sealed together along the lateral edges thereof by means of side seams (5, 6), an inwardly folded bottom wall (4) provided between the lower portions of the side walls (1, 2) and sealed to the respective side walls (1, 2) along transverse bottom seams (7) and along bottom side seams, and an inwardly folded top wall (3) extending between the side walls and connected to the respective side walls (1, 2) along transverse top connections (11, 12) and sealed to the respective side walls (1, 2) along top side seams. One of the side walls (1) comprises a first side wall section (1a) and a second side wall section (1b) which overlaps the first side wall section (1a) in an overlapping area (15). In the overlapping area (15) the two side wall sections (1a, 1b) are connected by means of longitudinal peelable connections (19, 20) along the side seams (5, 6) and by means of a transverse peelable connection (18).

Abstract: A pseudolite for transmitting a global positioning system (GPS) signal having identification information for a GPS satellite that is currently out-of-view. The pseudolite mimics a global positioning system (GPS) signal by using a C/A pseudorandom (PRN) identification code for a GPS satellite that is allocated in the GPS system but is unreceivable in the local vicinity and location-determination information including ephemeris data corresponding to the geographical location of the pseudolite. In order to ensure that two of the GPS pseudolites in the same vicinity do not use the identification PRN code from the same out-of-view GPS satellite, the pseudolite listens first before transmitting to detect the identifications in the received GPS signals.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly for automatically adjusting the carbon dioxide level in beer in a draught beer keg (1), said dispensing assembly comprising a beer tap (3) to be placed in the outlet opening (2) of the draught beer keg, a tapping cock (5) connected to said beer tap, a reducing valve (9) communicating with the beer tap (3) and a carbon dioxide compressed air cylinder (7) which in turn communicates with the reducing valve (9). The low pressure side of the reducing valve (9) is directly connected to a gas channel (3a) in the housing of the beer tap (3), said gas channel communicating with the interior of the keg. The reducing valve (9) is a needle/cone valve, where the valve body is controlled by a bellows device (30) arranged in the housing of the valve and including a closed control gas mixture (21) which at least includes carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A method of recycling a molded resin consisting mainly of a thermoplastic resin which comprises adding as a recycle aid agent a rubber-like material (material) which is compatible with the thermoplastic resin as the main component of the molded resin, is moldable after having been mixed with the resin, and has the property of improving impact strength. By this method, impact strength and flame retardancy are recovered or improved.

Abstract: A device for controlling a physical system, such as a flow of pedestrians, in an extended area is suggested. In comprises a plurality of identical cell units with preferably hexagonal shape. The cell units are assembled in tile-like manner to form a floor. Each cell unit is equipped with a weight sensor, lamps of different colors, and optical communication ports as well as power connectors for connecting it to its neighboring cells. The cell units can be programmed to generate signals that control the physical system, such as signs understood by the pedestrians. Due to its modularity and simple design, the device is easy to install and maintain.

Abstract: A flashlight has a housing and a circuit mounted in the housing. The circuit includes a light, batteries for powering the light, and a switch for opening and closing the circuit. A switch control accessible from outside the housing can be pressed to close the switch and turn the light on momentarily or rotated to close or open the switch and turn the light on or off stably. The housing has a straight portion that houses batteries and a curved portion that houses a light. A key holder is attached to the straight portion by a flexible link and has a loop for holding keys. The key holder is constructed so that keys can be easily inserted in and removed from the loop and are held securely when inserted. The apparatus is well suited for use under poor ambient illumination to find a keyhole and insert a key properly for operation of a lock.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding socks or stockings in pairs. The inventive device consists of a holding body (1) and a hook (2), which are joined by a predetermined breaking point (3). A slit is arranged in the holding body (1) for receiving two socks or stockings. The slit is enclosed on all sides by the holding body (1). The device is produced easily and holding the socks or stockings securely and in a caring manner.

Abstract: A germinating unit for germination of seeds comprises two material layers (2, 3) of paper and a seed (4) placed between said two material layers. A mixture (5) of a carrier and additives is placed between the material layers, said additives being permanently or loosely bound to said carrier by means of a binder. The seed (4) and the mixture (5) are bound to at least one of the material layers (2, 3). The two material layers are interconnected preferably at their rim portions (1′) by being glued or pressed together by way of stamping. A germinating tape can be formed by means of a row of coherent germinating units. As a result the germinating unit and the germinating tape are produced in a very simple an cost-saving manner, and furthermore it is very environmentally acceptable. In addition, the germination can be efficiently controlled, and it is easy to mechanically bed out the germinating unit in the soil at a desired interval and a desired depth.