Abstract: An image sensing head including a block, a multiplicity of light emitting optical fibers, a multiplicity of light receiving optical fibers, a multiplicity of light emitting elements connected to the light emitting optical fibers and a multiplicity of light receiving elements connected to the light receiving optical fibers. A thin sheet formed with an opening in a portion thereof which faces the sensing end portions of the light emitting and light receiving optical fibers is attached to one side of the image sensing head, so that a predetermined clearance can be maintained between the sensing side end portions of the light emitting and light receiving optical fibers and a document surface to be sensed by the image sensing head.

Abstract: There is disposed a valve control structure for a working vehicle for operating two control valves by means of a control lever rockable crosswise, wherein one of the valves is operable by a rocking movement in a first direction of the control lever and the other valve is operable by a rocking movement in a second direction of the control lever. A connection switching mechanism is provided between the control lever and the valves to switch interlocking relations of the two control valves with respect to the rocking directions of control lever. This switching is readily carried out by operating a single switch lever permits the operator to use the vehicle after selecting the interlocking relations to which he is accustomed.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a disk channel controller for controlling data transfer to and from a disk drive formed of several disks. The controller includes data ports for receiving and transmitting data, head tracking circuits for tracking the heads which store and retrieve data to and from the disks, temporary memories and a microprocessor. Except for the microprocessor, all the controller elements are hardwired. A novel disk formatting is also described.

Abstract: An image sensing head of an image reading device and a method of producing same are disclosed. The image sensing head includes a plurality of optical fibers and light emitting and light receiving elements supported in a manner to provide a unitary structure. The optical fibers of the light emitting side and the optical fibers of the light receiving side are each formed as a sheet and arranged such that the read-out ends of the optical fibers of the light emitting side are located in positions in which they supply read-out light beams to an image surface of a document and the light emitting ends thereof are located in positions corresponding to those of the light emitting elements while the read-out ends of the optical fibers of the light receiving side are located in positions in which they receive light beams reflected by the image surface of the document and the light receiving ends thereof are located in positions corresponding to those of the light receiving elements.

Abstract: A cord lock includes a base and a pair of resilient jaws arranged to engage and lock into one or more cords. One of the jaws includes a handle arm for separating the jaws.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a catalytic ignition internal combustion engine wherein the fuel is injected into a combustion chamber at a time near maximum compression such that at least a part of the fuel impinges upon an oxidation catalyst surface comprising a portion of the wall of said combustion chamber, said catalytic surface being insulated from the surroundings external to the combustion chamber by a low thermal conductivity material, said catalytic surface preferably comprising platinum. Also disclosed are combustion chambers constructed specially for the use of this method and the methods of constructing them.

Abstract: A dead end assembly having a threaded U-bolt and a compression sleeve for coupling to the guy wire. A portion of the guy wire is inserted into the sleeve with the sleeve crimped thereabout. The sleeve is positioned adjacent a yoke which slides onto the bolt and is maintained by nuts screwed onto the ends of the bolt. These nuts may be threaded down allowing the yoke to be moved to provide a proper tensioning of the guy wire. A brace is provided along the U-bolt to act as a spacer and for added reinforcement of the legs of the bolt.

Abstract: In a QAM digital modem decoder section, the received signals (after equalization) are transposed to a preselected quadrant of the signal constellation to generate an index pointer. The index pointer and the actual quadrant are used to decode the QAM signals. The index pointer is also used to update the equalizer taps and to operate a phase tracking loop used to reduce or eliminate phase jitter.

Abstract: A smoking article mouthpiece comprises a smoke passage extending from end-to-end of the element and first and second ventilation ducts. The first ventilation ducts extend from the periphery of the element to the downstream end of the element at locations spaced inwardly from the periphery. The second ventilation ducts extend from the periphery to the upstream end of the element.

Abstract: A cigarette comprises a mouthpiece attached to a cigarette rod by a wrapper which bounds a ventilation air chamber of the mouthpiece. One or more orifices intercommunicate the air chamber with a smoke passage of the mouthpiece. The orifice(s), rather than the air flow impedance of the wrapper controls the degree of ventilation of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: In a system in which data between a master and remote location is encrypted by using the DES algorithm, the status of security devices at the remote location is monitored from a centralized security station. A message indicative of the status of the security devices is used to generate an initializing vector (IV). This IV is then used to encrypt the data from the remote to the master.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing an alcohol free wine beverage utilizes as a starting material diluted mature table wine which is thereafter exposed to reduced heat at low feed rates for a short period of time to strip the alcohol under high vacuum conditions while preventing scorching and degradation of the extracted wine base. This wine base is then blended with other ingredients including concentrated grape juice flavorant, carbon dioxide, citrus acid preservatives and further water to cut to a lower level the alcohol content prior to bottling.

Abstract: In a suction pipe installation for multicylinder internal combustion engine with a collector suction pipe, a suction distributor is connected therewith. Adjacently disposed individual suction pipes form a unitary unit with the collector suction pipe. The individual suction pipes extend from the flanges a curve of more than 90.degree. to connecting flanges. The collector suction pipe 1 is mounted in the chamber enclosed by the individual suction pipes, so that it does not require any additional space. A quiet airflow is formed in the straight line segment of the collection suction pipe 1, and in which an air amount meter 18 for a fuel injection installation is installed.

Abstract: A printing apparatus having a first memory which stores as one unit 8-bit data comprising first data of 6 bits and second data of 2 bits, the first data comprising position data which correspond respectively to printing types formed on the circumference of a rotary printing wheel and which are divided into plural groups, the position data being different from one another in each of the groups and including data common to the groups, the second data being indicative of the urging strength of each printing type when urged against the printing medium; a second memory which stores data for distinguishing between groups to which externally provided character data belong, the second memory storing such distinguishing data for each printing type; and an 8-bit CPU which, in accordance with an externally provided character data, reads out position data and impact data corresponding to that character data from the above first and second memories.

Abstract: A tobacco expansion agent capable of synergistic tobacco expansion comprises a first organic compound which is volatile, non-polar and substantially water insoluble and a second organic compound which is volatile, water soluble, oxygen containing and of a polarity in excess of that of the first compound.

Abstract: An optical image reader is disclosed which effects the reading of an image on a given manuscript by moving a reading head provided with a plurality of photosensors over the surface of the manuscript and enabling the photosensors to directly discern the image information on the manuscript. In the optical image reader, the photosensors in the reading head are sequentially deviated in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the reading head and, therefore, are able to read the image information on the read points on the manuscript face to correspondingly deviated time intervals. Thus, the optical image reader operated at a high speed without any interruption.

Abstract: A remote indication compass, a sensor of which is formed by a magnetic compass (1) and magnetoresistive sensors (2) attached thereto, by means of which sensors the field created by the magnetic compass is measured. The signal of the sensors is analogous as well as cyclic with respect to the angle between the fastening plate of the sensors and the northern direction indicated by the magnetic compass, the length of a cycle being 360.degree.. The angle between the sensors is selected in such a manner that the flat areas of the signals do not coincide.The sensor signals are amplified and digitalized and scaled. The determination of direction is carried out by comparing the sensor readings to tabulated sensor readings corresponding to different directions or alternatively by comparing the ratio of the sensor readings to the ratios of the tabulated sensor readings. The direction data so obtained is further corrected by means of a deviation correction table created in the operating condition and stored in a memory.

Abstract: The machine can print on both sides of the paper either an image with juxtaposed color by means of a typographic plate inked respectively by a collecting cylinder inked in turn by selective color inking cylinders of which the number corresponds to the number of colors, or an image with superposed colors and designs by means of the plate cylinders substituted for the selective color inking cylinders and provided with printing plates inking a corresponding offset cylinder and of which the number corresponds to the number of colors and designs, or an image of each above-mentioned type.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating pharmaceutical tablets or the like with other material such as sugar or the like. The apparatus includes a cylindrical rotary drum in which the tablets are charged and tumbled, and at least one perforated area for ventilating hot gas or the like so as to dry the sugar coated on the tablets. The perforated area of the drum is covered by a baffle plate. The leading edge of the baffle plate is in contact with the inner surface of the drum, and the trailing edge of the baffle plate forms a ventilating opening through which the hot gas flows. The side edges of the baffle plate is provided with side plates. The ventilating opening is provided with a ventilating plate.

Abstract: A ribbon feed system of a combined printer equipped with a first printing section and a second printing section selectively rendered operative depending on the type of printing to be performed. The ribbon feed system includes a ribbon drive capable of driving a print ribbon in a manner to suit the condition of printing by one of the two printing sections, a first control unit for controlling the ribbon drive when the first printing section is selected, a second control unit for controlling the ribbon drive when the second printing section is selected, and a control means for switching the printer between the first printing section and second printing section.