Abstract: An image reading device includes an image reading device, a video memory for reading the read image and a device for controlling the reading frequency, when the video data recorded in the video memory are repeated read, so that the reading frequency will be equal to the scanning frequency of the television signals. The image read by the line sensor may be converted in this manner into video signals by a simplified operation.

Abstract: A solid state imager of an amplifying type having an amplifying element for each photo receptor portion, wherein a noise cancelling unit is provided for the amplified output of each photo receptor portion at every vertical line so as to decrease noises, and further the solid state imager is configured to be the rear-illuminated structure, so that the sensitivity of the solid state imager can be improved due to the reduction of the noises and the numerical aperture thereof can be also improved.

Abstract: A lightweight, biodegradable packaging material and method for manufacturing the same. The product is made from an initial or starting material which is principally corn grit that is mixed with a binding agent and water extruded under heat and pressure and allowed to expand to form the packaging material.

Abstract: A process of, and apparatus for, washing fragments, such as plastic fragments, in a continuous fashion as part of a recycling operation. The plastic fragments are fed into an axially rotating perforated tube, wherein a stationary washing and rinsing spray header are mounted therethrough for spraying the plastic fragments revolving with the tube. Wash and rinse water pass through the perforations, carrying with the water residue and unwanted particles. The wash water, rinse water and unwanted particles pass into a trough arranged below the revolving tube which collects the water and residue and transports same to either a screen separator in the case of the wash water, or a holding tank in the case of the rinse water. Auxiliary systems are disclosed for using recycled wash water and recycled rinse water for the process. A drying system which receives the plastic fragments from the washing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inductive motion sensor (MS) connectable to a subject (16), the motion sensor having a coil (4) and a magnet member (3) movable relative to the coil (4). The magnet member (3) has at least four magnetic poles, whereby the number of south poles (S) is equal to the number of north poles (N). The pole strength of the magnetic poles is dimensioned and the magnetic poles are located on the magnet member (3) such that the magnet member (3) is situated in a neutral equilibrium position in a uniform magnetic field with respect to the forces exerted on the magnetic poles by the magnetic field.

Abstract: Additive elements are added to Fe-N soft magnetic thin films along with oxygen, so that the thermal stability is remarkably improved. After annealing treatment at approximately 550.degree. C., it is possible to provide an Fe-N soft magnetic thin film with a low coercive force. Similarly, it is also possible to provide a soft magnetic thin film having a low coercive force by introducing a combination of specific types of additive elements to Fe-N soft magnetic thin films. When oxygen is further added to the film, it is also possible to provide a soft magnetic thin film which has very excellent soft magnetic characteristics and good thermal stability. The soft magnetic thin films of the invention have good soft magnetic characteristics, a high saturation magnetic flux density and good thermal stability. A magnetic head of a metal-in-gap type using the soft magnetic thin film is also described.

Abstract: In an ink jet printer, the ink is warmed by a heating device comprising a temperature sensor element and a voltage regulator component as a heating element, this being arranged on the write head carrier; the heating element is supplied with a constant load current via a regulating circuit until an adjustable operating temperature is reached; the heating energy for warming the ink is offered via the dissipated heat of the heating element.

Abstract: A method of filling a recess so that it is flat with a material by a bias ECR-CVD process is capable of depositing the recess with the material without resulting in the increase in the aspect ratio of the recess with the progress of the deposition process and without forming any voids in the material filling up the recess. A method in accordance with the present invention is characterized in that the bias ECR-CVD process is controlled so as to meet a condition expressed by: R=2y/x, where R is the deposition rate ratio, namely, the ratio of a vertical deposition rate at which the material is deposited on the vertical side surface of the recess to a deposition rate at which the material deposited on the horizontal bottom surface of the recess, x is the width of the recess and y is the depth of the recess.

Abstract: A method of faithfully reproducing a multicolor image having three-dimensional texture utilizes a photomechanically reproduced copy of the image on a carrier substrate which is suitable for embossing and a matrix providing the three-dimensional textured characteristics of the image is used to electrolytically form a female embossing die corresponding to the shape of the matrix whereupon a complemental male embossing die is made by which the carrier may be squeezed between the male and female dies to produce a highly accurate copy exhibiting the coloration and fine detail of the image texture.

Abstract: An optical method for quantitative determination of human serum albumin (HSA) in biological liquids such as urine is based on the observation that the absorption and fluorescence of certain anionic cyanine dyes possessing a terminal cyano group and having the general formula ##STR1## are strongly affected by HSA. This approach is distinctly more sensitive than existing techniques, allowing the detection and quantization of micro-albuminuria (i.e. detection of HSA in the 1-10 mg per liter concentration range) at costs which are distinctly lower than those for existing immunological assays. It is also much more specific for HSA than existing assays based on dye binding. Because the dyes has long wave absorptions and emissions, use can be made of electro-optical components based on semiconductor technology.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dry etching method by which a polycide film consisting of a refractory metal silicide layer and a polysilicon layer are stacked one upon the other may be etched with high anisotropy, low pollution, high selectivity and high speed without using flon gases.According to the method of the present invention, an etching gas containing a fluorine base gas mixed at least with HBr is used for etching the polycide film for realizing anisotropic processing under sidewall protection by a reaction product of mainly the resist material and Br.Overetching for uniform processing in the wafer plane is performed with the use approximately solely of the fluorine base gas or HBr for realizing a high speed and improving substrate selectivity.The overetching step is preceded by oxygen plasma treatment for oxidizing the reaction product and intensifying side wall protective effects while improving anisotropy.

Abstract: The present invention provides an angioplasty method and apparatus for performing same that reduces or eliminates restenosis in arteries that have undergone angioplasty. The invention prevents the proliferative response. To this end, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for depositing a time release anti-proliferation agent in the artery wall. The anti-proliferation agents inhibit the proliferation of cells that cause re-stenosis.

Abstract: A wideband amplifier is provided having a plurality of transistors, the bases of which are commonly grounded, a signal source for generating input signals, an input terminal connected to the signal source, a drive amplifier connected to the input terminal, a plurality of input resistors connected to the drive amplifier and to respective emitters of the transistors, a plurality of load resistors connected to respective collectors of the transistors, and an output terminal connected to a junction where the collector and one of the load resistors are connected with each other.

Abstract: A diaphragm formed of a material for molding mainly composed of a uniform mixture of an ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin with a high melting viscosity and a polyolefin with a lower melting viscosity, wherein the ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin is extensively oriented by the lubricating action of polyolefin having the lower melting viscosity and the method for producing the diaphragm. The diaphragm superior in specific modulus of elasticity and internal losses may be produced by producing the polyolefin composition by multi-stage polymerization and injection molding the composition for radially orienting the molecular chains of the ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for regulating the parallelism of two beams of a cutting press designed for converting sheet or weblike matter into a package. The press comprises a frame made of a lower crossbar and an upper crossbar, connected to one another by means of lateral posts. An upper beam is fitted on the upper crossbar. A lower movable beam is raised and lowered with each operating cycle by means of a drive system supported by the lower crossbar by means of bearings. The bearings can be shifted vertically when the drive system is situated in a lower dead center position in such a way as to regulate the parallelism of the lower beam with regard to the upper beam. When the press accomplishes its operating cycle, a deviation e from parallelism is measured when the drive system is situated in an upper dead center position.

Abstract: A process of, and apparatus for, washing fragments, such as plastic fragments, in a continuous fashion as part of a recycling operation. The plastic fragments are fed into an axially rotating perforated tube, wherein a stationary washing and rinsing spray header are mounted therethrough for spraying the plastic fragments revolving with the tube. Wash and rinse water pass through the perforations, carrying with the water residue and unwanted particles. The wash water, rinse water and unwanted particles pass into a trough arranged below the revolving tube which collects the water and residue and transports same to either a screen separator in the case of the wash water, or a holding tank in the case of the rinse water. Auxiliary systems are disclosed for using recycled wash water and recycled rinse water for the process. A drying system which receives the plastic fragments from the washing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A luminescent storage screen, in which a latent x-ray image is stored, is read-out using stimulating radiation at a first wavelength, which causes light at a second wavelength to be emitted by the screen. The stimulable phosphor is transparent in the range of the two wavelengths. The stimulable phosphor is a doped alkali halide, such as a thallium-doped rubidium-bromide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display composition which comprises a dye and a clay mineral in which quaternary ammonium ions are bound between layers through ion exchange, said display composition undergoing reversible color development and color fading through the oxidation and reduction of said dye, the oxidation causing said dye to form a color and to be bound between the layers of said clay mineral through ion exchange with said quaternary ammonium ions, the reduction causing the dye to discolor and to be desorbed out of the interlaminar space of the clay mineral and also causing the quaternary ammonium ions to be bound again between the layers through ion exchange. Disclosed also herein are a coloring pigment and recording material which employ the display composition.

Abstract: A personal ornament (1) is formed by fitting separately molded ornamental members (3) to a personal ornament body (2). The personal ornament body (2) has a space (4 of 9) formed therein at a place where the ornamental members (3) are to be fitted, and space (4 or 9) having engaging portions or members (5) formed therein so as to extend transversely therein. Each of the ornamental members (3) has ridges (8) formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and adapted to be fitted in the space (4 or 9) , and legs (7) also formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and each being adapted to engage with each of the engaging portions or members (5) in a snap fit fashion. The arrangement is made such that the configuration of the ornamental members (3) to be fitted to the personal ornament body (2) is larger than that of the space (4 or 9).