Abstract: Input bit map image data having a resolution of 600 dpi is converted into multivalue image data MI having a resolution of 600 dpi by a binary-to-multivalue converting unit. The multivalue image data MI is converted into multivalue image data having a resolution of 400 dpi by a resolution converting unit. The edge direction of the multivalue image data is detected by an edge direction detecting unit, so as to obtain an edge direction detection flag. Based on the edge direction detection flag, an image data outputting unit outputs multivalue image data having a resolution of 400 dpi from the edge direction detecting unit.

Abstract: When a register whose content is not determined because a preceding arithmetic operation is still being executed is to be referred to by the following instruction word, or when the following instruction word uses an arithmetic operator unit which is still executing a preceding arithmetic operation, execution of the following instruction word is suspended until the preceding arithmetic operation is completed. Otherwise, even when the arithmetic operation of the preceding instruction word is being executed, control is made to execute the following instruction word without waiting for completion of the preceding arithmetic operation, thereby maximally utilizing parallel processing power.

Abstract: Process for preparing fluoroxy- or chloroxy-perfluoroacylfluorides FC(O)--R.sub.F --CF.sub.2 OX, wherein R.sub.F is a perfluoroalkylenic or perfluoropolyoxyalkylenic chain, X is --F or --Cl, by fluorination or chlorofluorination of the corresponding perfluorodiacylfluoride FC(O)--R.sub.F --C(O) F with X--F in the presence of an hydrogenfluoride corresponding to the formula MeF.sub.y.zHF, wherein: Me is an alkaline or alkaline-earth metal, y is 1 when Me is an alkaline metal, or y is 2 when Me is an alkaline-earth metal; z is comprised between 0.5 and 4.

Abstract: A light modulation device includes a lithium niobate light modulator, an amplifier, and a bias control circuit. The lithium niobate light modulator modulates light from a light source in accordance with an input electrical signal, and outputs the modulated light. The lithium niobate light modulator includes a terminal for terminating the electrical signal. The amplifier amplifies the electrical signal to a level where it can drive the lithium niobate light modulator, and outputs the amplified signal to the lithium niobate light modulator. The amplifier includes an amplifying element at an output stage. A bias voltage of the amplifying element is set by externally supplied DC voltages. The bias control circuit supplies the DC voltages to the amplifying element, and a DC operating voltage to the terminating terminal of the lithium niobate light modulator to set a modulation operating point of the lithium niobate light modulator.

Abstract: A cosmetic skin-cleansing mask composition which contains, as its principal cleansing constituent, graded or calibrated spheroidal polyamide particles which are dispersed in an aqueous gel, the particles being present in an amount greater than or equal to 12% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.These particles impart to the composition a texture and qualities which are close to those of a cream.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: A step motor controller including a sampling program for sampling, at predetermined intervals, input target values that represent a position of the step motor. The difference between the sampled target value and a rotational position of the step motor is obtained. A step motor accelerating and decelerating program accelerates the step motor upon finding the difference between the sampled target value and the current position of the step motor is greater than a set value. When the difference is less than the set value the step motor is decelerated. The predetermined sampling time does not correspond to the natural frequency of the step motor system or to a period corresponding to a fractional multiple of the natural frequency.

Abstract: An article collection system includes a housing having a port for receiving articles, such as aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles. The assembly also includes a mechanism for classifying the articles, and for densifying the articles.

Abstract: A calcium tertiary phosphate is used as a carrier, and the carrier is caused to carry silver and zinc. The result is an antibacterial ceramic exhibiting an ultra high degree of whiteness and suppressed discoloration. This material may be heat fired at a temperature above 960.degree. C. to obtain a further improvement.

Abstract: The invention relates to inhibitors for the formation of tumor necrosis factor, processes for the preparation thereof by macrophages or mononuclear phagocytes which have been stimulated by lipopolysaccharides, and the use thereof for the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases caused by tumor necrosis factor.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced rubber composition capable of providing a vulcanizate having an excellent strength and modulus and a production process thereof. This fiber-reinforced rubber composition includes fine short fibers of thermoplastic polymer having ##STR1## groups buried in vulcanizable rubber. The vulcanizable rubber and the thermoplastic polymer are grafted to each other through a resol type alkylphenol formaldehyde resin precondensate or a novolak type phenol formaldehyde resin precondensate at an interface of the fiber. The ratio of the fiber to the vulcanizable rubber (A) 1 to 70 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber in the case of the resol type alkylphenol formaldehyde resin precondensate or (B) 1 to 100 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber in the case of the novolak type phenol formaldehyde resin precondensate.

Abstract: It has been possible to show for a first time with the process according to the invention that the synthesis of glyco conjugates is possible by direct linkage of sugars with serine, serine derivatives and serine peptides with the aid of glucosidases.

Abstract: Traveling-wave type light amplifier having a waveguide region, both end portions of which are tapered such that the tip of each end has a width and a thickness which are equal to each other. Due to the shape of an end portion of the waveguide region, the output light of the amplifier hardly depends on two linearly polarized wave components. Hence, the near-field pattern of the light-emitting point and the far-field pattern of the output beam are of rotation symmetry. Thus, the light amplifier can be optically coupled to an optical fiber with high efficiency. In addition, since the center portion of the waveguide region has a uniform width, just like the waveguide of the conventional light amplifier, device characteristics such as a current density are not changed.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for efficiently spray coating mesh parts with a spray gun comprising; a plurality of racks for holding a plurality of mesh parts; and a stand for arranging the plurality of racks in a plurality of positions such that in at least one of the plurality of positions each side of each mesh part directly faces the spray gun, and in at least one of the plurality of positions each side of each mesh part indirectly faces the spray gun.

Abstract: A dock leveler having a pivotable main deck, a lip plate pivotably connected to the main deck, and a lip plate extension apparatus for pivoting the lip plate from a stored position to a bridging position and for maintaining the lip plate in the bridging position at times when the main deck is in the fully raised position. Front plate gussets and lip plate gussets are provided for strengthening the pivotal connection between the main deck and the lip gate. Both the front plate gussets and the lip plate gussets include an end that conforms in shape to the hinge tube and is connected thereto. A recessed deck cup is provided in the main deck for housing a pull ring having a chain attached thereto. The deck cup has an area of decreased diameter and an outwardly flared bottom to provide a smooth surface for contacting the chain as the pull ring is pulled and for providing an interior constriction to hold the pull ring.

Abstract: Anisotropic not-worked permanent magnets are made from an R-T-B alloyed powder to which is added a combination internal lubricant including a carbon-based material such as graphite and a glass material such as glass from the B.sub.2 O.sub.3 -SiO.sub.2 -BiO.sub.3 glass system. The internal lubricant provides improved formability during the hot-working step, such as die-upsetting, and provides finished magnet products wherein the individual grains are more uniformly plastically deformed throughout the product.

Abstract: A bipolar transistor of a multi-emitter construction comprises a base diffusion layer formed in a substrate, a number of emitter diffusion layers formed in the base diffusion layer and arranged in a two-dimensional pattern, a base electrode film formed on the base diffusion layer, the base electrode film having a branch connection portion of a mesh-like shape surrounding each group consisting of at least one of the emitter diffusion layers, the base electrode film also having a main connection portion connected to said branch connection portion, and emitter electrode films formed respectively on said emitter electrode layers.

Abstract: A low cost, low fuel consumption, twin-spool turbine engine with external power take-off essentially exclusively from the high pressure (H.P.) spool uses a radial in-flow turbine and a centrifugal compressor in the H.P. spool and a flow-optimized L.P. spool to achieve pressure ratios above 12/1 for simple cycle engines. Intercooled and recuperated versions are included. The turbine engine according to this invention is ideally suited for applications up to about 1000 KW and will provide some 20% less fuel consumption in this power range compared with conventional designs.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus comprising scintillators for converting radiation from a sample into scintillation light, image intensifiers for amplifying the scintillation light and forming an amplified image of the radiation, the image guides for directing the scintillation light to the respective image intensifiers. The observing field of a sample is conceptually partitioned into plural sections with each section corresponding to a respective one of the image intensifiers. One end of each image guide faces a respective section of the sample and the other end of each image guide is connected to a respective image intensifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to new peptides of the formula ##STR1## in which X, A, B, C, N', E, F, G and Z have the meanings indicated in the description, to a process for their preparation, to agents containing them, and to their use.