Abstract: An engine control system for an internal combustion engine is equipped with dual air-fuel ratio feedback control systems for feedback controlling air-fuel ratios for two groups of injectors. The system includes a common air flow rate sensor, common to both groups, for detecting a common air flow rate introduced into the cylinders and an individual air-fuel ratio sensor for each group of injectors for determining an air-fuel ratio related value for its respective air-fuel ratio feedback control system. A feedback correction value for correction of fuel injection is determined from the air-fuel ratio ralated values for each air-fuel ratio feedback control system. An air flow rate is corrected based on the feedback correction values for correction of fuel injection for the dual air-fuel ratio feedback control systems. Virtual fuel injection rates for the two groups of injectors are then determined from the corrected air flow rate.

Abstract: A method of deactivating electromagnetic detection labels comprising a resonant circuit, in which an interrogation field is generated, the frequency of which is varied through a frequency range comprising the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit of the detection label, and in which a label is deactivated with an amplified interrogation field. According to the invention, the frequency of the interrogation field is continuously and periodically varied between a first and a second frequency; upon detection of a detection label, the resonant frequency of the label is detected, and at at least one of the subsequent times the periodically varying frequency passes the detected frequency, the field intensity at the location of the detection label is greatly increased for a short period of time.

Abstract: A liquid pump comprising a motor sealed up in an inner cylindrical housing and cooled off by a liquid flowing in and out of a liquid cooling room formed by the cylindrical walls of the inner cylindrical housing and an outer cylindrical housing, and a liquid sensor serving to control the power of the motor by means of a resistance alteration of a temperature sensing means in the liquid sensor.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing solid waste includes a chamber for receiving the waste, which may be any contaminated or non-contaminated waste including paper, plastics, cloth, metal and hospital sharps, and a ram for forcing the waste, to which germicide may be added, into contact with a plurality of cutting heads. The cutting heads which shred, shear and cut the waste are each mounted on an elongated rotating shaft. Each cutting head includes a plurality of parallel cutting blades separated by spacers. Adjacent cutting heads mesh together so that cutting blades of one cutting head interdigitate with spacers of an adjacent cutting head. A pair of curved doors close the chamber closely adjacent the cutting heads while the waste is being cut, and are opened for releasing the cut waste. The doors include elongated parallel grooves alternately for receiving the cutting edges of the cutting blades and for receiving the spacers.

Abstract: A superconducting logic circuit is configured by using two kinds of input-output type quantum flux parametrons (QFP), that is, a periodically excited input-output type QFP and an arbitrarily excited input-output type QFP. The periodically excited QFP is excited by periodically varying exciting magnetic flux to amplify a binary magnetic flux. The arbitrarily excited QFP is excited by magnetic flux output signals of upstream QFPs.

Abstract: An anti-liquid splash device for a water closet comprises a plurality of flexible elongate floats (1) extending from a support (4) which is attached to a wall (5) of a vertical limb of a U-trap at the lower half or neck (8) of a water closet bowl (7). The elongate floats can be arranged to extend across substantially the entire surface of the liquid in the flow passage of the water closet so as to deflect solid or fluid matter from immediate impact with a major part of the liquid surface theeby inhibiting the splashing effect of that impact.

Abstract: A close washing machine includes a cabinet (2), a stationary water container (3) mounted in the cabinet and having a base and a side wall, downwardly extending ribs (4a, 5) on the base, a bearing tube (6) on the base supported by the ribs, vertically spaced bearings (20, 21) mounted on the bearing tube and having a vertical shaft (13) rotatably mounted therein, a seal between the shaft and bearing tube mounted above the bearing, an agitator (7) mounted on the shaft for rotation therewith, a perforated spin tub (4) within the container supported by bearings mounted on the shaft for rotatably supporting the spin tub, an electric motor type drive system having a stator (31) and a rotor and driving the vertical shaft (13) to rotatably oscillate the agitator or rotate the spin tub and agitator together in one direction. The stator is fixed to the container (3) and the rotor is fixed to the shaft (13) so that the bearings (20, 21) provide relative rotation of the stator and rotor.

Abstract: A mattress having channels on the bottom edge along the four sides thereof respectively aligned with channel plates, said channel plates having clamps secured by screws along inner peripheral edges thereof for clamping down a linen sheet permitting it to be covered over the mattress and firmly retained in place. Peripheral projections with raised portions are respectively made on said channel plates to increase friction force in securing a linen sheet to said mattress.

Abstract: An air bag system includes an instrument panel provided with an opening in the vicinity of a passenger's seat. An air bag unit is disposed in the opening and provided with an air bag and a casing for receiving the air bag, and a lid device is disposed at a rear end of the casing for covering the opening. At least a pair of belt members, spaced transversely and in a mirror image relationship with regard to a vertical center line for connecting the lid device with the instrument panel, are provided. One end of the belt member is mounted on the lid device at a position offset from a transverse center line of the lid device. When the air bag inflated, the lid device is swung about a transverse axis so as to be opened smoothly.

Abstract: A transfer shift apparatus for shifting a vehicle between two wheel drive and four wheel drive includes a shift mechanism including a reversible motor which is continuously driven to rotate in one direction of rotation according to a shift signal so as to shift the vehicle into a desired drive condition. A motor drive controller controls the motor to stop its rotation when detecting a predetermined load on the motor and not to rotate in another direction for a predetermined time period from a time the shift signal disappears.

Abstract: In production of a closed package-type semiconductor assembly provided with a built-in semiconductor element and conductive leads for connection to outside devices, a conductive island, the conductive leads and other accessories are united together by one stage moulding of molten glass. Simple process reduces the production cost greatly and no use of dusty ceramic components much raises functional reliability of the product.

Abstract: A locking device for an auxiliary lock comprising a rotatable ring provided with inner teeth around the inner peripheral surface and a traditional lock additionally provided with a lateral hole to fit a spring and a steel ball pushed by the spring therein, the ball extending a little out of the lateral hole to engage with the inner teeth in the rotatable ring, the inner teeth being able to be felt surely to slide over the ball when the rotatable ring is rotated.

Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel for use for high temperature concentrated sulfuric acid which comprises, on weight basis, 0.04% or less of C, 5-7% of Si, 2% or less of Mn, 15-25% of Cr, 4-24% of Ni, 0.01-1.07% of Pd and the rest consisting of Fe and unavoidable contaminant materials. By the incorporation of small amount of palladium in a basal austenitic stainless steel containing the essential three elements of Cr, Ni and Si, a superior corrosion resistance against highly concentrated high temperature sulfuric acid is attained.

Abstract: A fixture for a folding bed, comprising a 3-way pipe connector secured to the frame tubes of a folding bed at one corner by a rivet, and a side tube movably fastened in said 3-way pipe connector, wherein said side tube has an elongated slot through which said rivet is inserted to control the moving range of said side tube in said 3-way pipe connector, fastening holes for fastening support means to secure a tent, a mosquito net, a stand for intravenous infusion or casters to said folding bed. The side tube further comprises a flexible strip made through punching process, which flexible strip has a stop block made on the free end thereof to automatically stop the side tube from moving back into the pipe connector once it is extended out.

Abstract: A key telephone system with a re-dialing feature has a memory with two memory areas. One of the two memory areas is provided for an outside-line call, and the other is provided for an internal-line call to a particular extension. Each memory area memorizes a dialed number therein and replaces a number of the last intended call, previously present in the memory area, with the most recently dialed number. A re-dialing push-button automatically retrieves the number of a last intended outside-line call, memorized in the outside-line memory area, when actuated following a selection of an outside-line call, or the number of a last intended inside-line call to a particular extension, memorized in the extension memory area, when actuated following a selection of an internal-line call to a particular extension.

Abstract: During the pickling, etching, chemical shaping etc. of steels, stainless steels, special alloys and special metals and the dissolution of those metals, metalliferous solutions of the acids employed arise in the course of such processes which must either be disposed of by neutralization or be used for the recovery of the acids and metals by expensive processes. According to the invention the production or recovery of nitric acid or a mixture of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid takes place by spray-roasting the solutions at temperatures of 200.degree. to 500.degree. in a reactor (1) and subsequent absorptions or condensation of the gases generated in column means (7, 8) at temperatures of 0.degree. to 70.degree. C.

Abstract: A shelf divider is designed for use on a shelf having rows of apertures extending along the front and back of the shelf. The divider is made of plastic sheet with a vertical divider panel and a horizontal attachment panel. A tongue at the front end of the attachment panel is inserted in a selected aperture at the front of the shelf. A perforation in the attachment panel aligned with the tongue is positioned to overlie a corresponding aperture at the back of the shelf. To releasably attach the divider to the shelf, a push-in plastic pin is inserted in the perforation and corresponding aperture. The divider is formed with tongues and perforations at both ends to make it reversible.

Abstract: A process whereby sweetened condensed milk (SCM) or sweetened condensed skimmed milk (SCSM) is used as a starting material. The SCM or SCSM is pumped to a stainless steel refrigerated holding tank where it is diluted to 50.degree.-65.degree. brix (solids) with water. The product is then pumped into a continuous vacuum dryer, through a deaerator to control foaming and then into a feed pan. A stainless steel feed roll rotates in the feed pan and pick up SCM or SCSM product which then deposits a uniform layer of the SCM or SCSM on a continuous stainless steel belt. The clearance between the feed roll and the stainless steel belt is 0.015 to 0.025 inches. The SCM or SCSM product then goes through three heat zones at which vapor is driven off. Heat zone 1 preconcentrates and degasses the SCM or SCSM. This increases the area and volume of product so that it can withstand rapid evaporation occurring in heat zone 2. Heat zone 2 includes a hot drum at which a major portion of the drying occurs.

Abstract: A quick stand adjusting device for adjusting the height of the stand of a ladder, a chair, an instrument or equipment, comprising a split retainer controlled by a control device, which is comprised of a crank, a transmission rod and a movable stop block, to move in and out of a recessed chamber in a lock socket at the bottom so as to engage or release a support which is extendibly inserted in the stand.