Abstract: A self-extinguishing pipe is described for use with tobacco or other smoking material. The pipe is made in two parts, a body and an endpiece, and holds a filter internally. The endpiece includes a reservoir for the tobacco or other smoking material at one end which has an adjustable base for changing the depth of the reservoir. The two-part construction and adjustable base facilitate cleaning of the pipe, replacement of the filter, and removal of ash without needing additional tools. The depth of the reservoir is adjusted by rotating an inner component of the endpiece in relation to a surrounding cowl. Various bores through the body of the pipe and the components of the endpiece communicate with each other so as to form an air passage from the smoking material to the mouth end of the pipe, thereby allowing smoke to be drawn into the user's mouth.

Abstract: A noise absorbing apparatus includes a noise absorbing unit and a fixing base. The noise absorbing unit is constituted by a pair of ferrite members and a pair of covers covering the ferrite members. The ferrite members are positioned to oppose each other to be in tight contact with each other to sandwich a cable. The fixing base is fixed on a chassis where the cable extends, and fits on the noise absorbing unit, thereby fixing the noise absorbing unit on the chassis.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device, a plurality of first pads are arranged in a row on a semiconductor chip, and a plurality of second pads are arranged in another row on the semiconductor chip. One of the first pads and one of the second pads is capable of receiving the same signal.

Abstract: A shelving system employing an array of vertical standards defining vertically arranged pockets on the inwardly facing surface of each and a shelf. The shelf is rectangular and is formed from a single sheet of metal to which shoulder rivets are secured. The rivet heads extend outwardly of the side edges of the shelf and are arrayed to cooperate with a set of pockets to support and retain a shelf in association with the array of vertical standards.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of non-invasive measurement of a chosen region (4) within a body (2), using the transmission of an ultrasonic pulse and the measurement of back scattered optical radiation which has been modulated by the ultrasonic pulse at the region of interest. There may be two or more ultrasonic transmitters (10, 14) to allow control of the vibration of the ultrasonic pulses at the region (4) of interest.

Abstract: A dispenser having a tubular closure and a tubular container body. The closure has an open end and an axially opposite closed end. The closure has an annular side wall. The container body has a closed end and an opening longitudinally spaced from the closed end. The container body has an annular side wall. The closure is adjustably and telescopically coupled to the container so that the closure side wall remains adjacent to the container body side wall during an adjustment of the closure from a closed rotationally locked position to a closed rotationally unlocked position, to an alignment position, and to an open position. The dispenser utilizes rotational quadrants to control adjustment of the closure. The rotational quadrants are formed by the closure and container body. Each rotational quadrant includes a plurality of interferences, a first lateral passage, a first vertical passage, a helical guide, and a longitudinal guide.

Abstract: An adaptable latch having a bolt case. A bolt case extension is connected to the rear of the bolt case. The bolt case extension can be locked in position with the bolt case to place the latch in a short-length position or a long-length position. A bolt head is disposed in the bolt case. A bolt tail is connected to the rear of the bolt case. The bolt tail can be locked in position with the bolt head to place the latch in the short-length position or the long-length position. A spring-loaded lug allows for simultaneous unlocking of the bolt tail from the bolt head and the case extension from the bolt case. The bolt tail and case extension, when unlocked from a previous locked position, can be placed in another locked position to lock the latch in either the desired long-length position or the short-length position. The bolt tail is locked into position with the bolt head by way of a bolt tail appendage extending into a bolt head hollow.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive system comprising a blend of resin and a co-adhesive conjugated triglyceride drying oil acting as a internal release agent which is mixed with fibers for bonding composite panels such as oriented strand board, particle board, plywood, MDF, hardboard, and similar panels. The resin is a fast acting bonding material which forms a mat of fibers into a self sustaining panel within a time limit during which a press may be economically utilized. The triglyceride acts slower so that, after the panel is formed, there is enough time to penetrate the fibers to a depth that results in a superior bonding. The conjugated drying oil is a release agent that provides an internal release agent that prevents the composite panel from sticking to the press that bonds it.

Abstract: An improved recombinant DNA plasmid composed of a DNA vector and other DNA fragments containing the tryptophan operon from E. coli, the aroG gene from E. coli and the serA gene from E. coli is shown. The plasmid is transformed into a microorganism belonging to Escherichia coli, and the microorganisms are cultured in a medium and the L-tryptophan accumulated in the culture is recovered.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for bonding a contact element (17) on a substrate (20), in which the contact element is held by a connecting device designed, in particular, as a bonding head (11) and the contact element or the substrate or both are loaded with thermal energy, whereinthe contact element rests on the substrate when loaded with energy and a relative movement takes place between the contact element and the substrate,reference energy issuing from an emission surface (28) and transmitted to the contact element (17) is measured during the relative movement as a reference value for the quality of the relative position of the contact element (17), andthe relative movement and the energy loading are interrupted when an adequate reference value is measured.

Abstract: In a method of drawing patterns by an electron beam exposure apparatus, a target pattern is divided into subpatterns and one of the subpatterns is sequentially selected. The dimensions of the selected subpattern are compared with dimensions of a reference electron beam which are determined in accordance with design dimensions. When at least one of the dimensions of the selected subpattern is not larger than the corresponding one of the dimensions of the reference electron beam, dimensions of the use electron beam for the selected subpattern are estimated. Also, the use exposure quantity for the selected subpattern is determined based on the estimated dimensions of the use electron beam for the selected subpattern. Then, the use electron beam is irradiated to the subpattern with the use exposure quantity.

Abstract: A shaving device having a body member with an integrally formed cutting head and a permanently or removably attached mirror, whereby a user can view the area being shaved in the mirror. The shaving device may be electric or a straight edge razor.

Abstract: A pressing device comprised of stackable moulds for cooking and shaping hams into an oval cross-section. Each mould comprises transverse sides, longitudinal sides, crosspieces extending between the longitudinal sides, and a plurality of fixed troughs extending between the transverse sides. Below each trough (3), there is suspended from the transverse sides, a cover which is formed by a longitudinal plate, two end plates and two longitudinal sides. The end plates of the cover can slide against the faces of the transverse sides, each end plate being furnished with longitudinal pins which are directed toward vertical slots positioned along the transverse sides. Finally, a spring is disposed and compressed between the cover and the base of the trough.

Abstract: An automatic packaging machine includes a first conveyor which carries a batch of small items along a path extending in a first direction. A second conveyor carries boxes in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction. A depositing structure in the form of a twisted funnel rotates the products from the first direction to the second direction before inserting them into a box. An oscillating plate carrying the funnel moves back and forth to fill the box while traveling in a first half of back and forth motion. Then, in the second half of that motion, returns to fill the next box. The oscillating plate may carry a plurality of funnels on each of its opposite sides. A memory of the type of small item carried by each funnel enables a single box to be loaded with different products.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a charge coupled device, a channel layer is formed on a surface of a semiconductor substrate. Then, first layer transfer electrodes are formed in a charge transfer direction above the channel layer via a first insulating film. Subsequently, second layer transfer electrodes are formed such that each of the second layer transfer electrodes is disposed between two of the first layer transfer electrodes without any portion overlapping the first layer transfer electrodes in a plane structure. The second layer transfer electrodes may be patterned after a polysilicon film is deposited and polished or may be polished after the polysilicon film is deposited and patterned.

Abstract: A compact level control circuit without using a shield structure is suitably provided in a small space such as a portable radio communication apparatus. A level control circuit for a portable radio communication apparatus arranged by: a first variable attenuator into which an input RF (radio frequency) signal is supplied, the attenuation amount of which is controlled based upon a first level control signal, and which outputs a first attenuated RF signal; a frequency converter for frequency-converting the first attenuated RF signal into a predetermined intermediate frequency band signal to thereby output a first IF (intermediate frequency) signal; a second variable attenuator into which the first IF signal is supplied, the attenuation amount of which is controlled based on the first level control signal, and which outputs a second attenuated IF signal; and a bandpass filter for outputting only said predetermined intermediate frequency band component of the second attenuated IF signal.

Abstract: An antenna assembly having an operating frequency and a vertical radiation pattern with a main lobe axis defining a downtilt angle with respect to the earth's surface. The antenna assembly comprises a plurality of antennas in first, second, and third antenna groups disposed along a backplane, the backplane having a longitudinal axis along which the antennas are disposed, and a phase adjustment mechanism disposed between the second and third antenna groups, such that adjustment of the phase adjustment mechanism results in variation of the vertical radiation pattern downtilt angle.