Abstract: A vinyl chloride polymer is prepared through suspension polymerization of a vinyl chloride monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator in a reactor. The reactor is charged with up to 4/5 of the overall monomer charge to initiate polymerization. Polymerization is carried out under a certain saturated vapor pressure of P1 kgf/cm.sup.2 at a preset polymerization temperature. When the internal pressure of the reactor declines to P2 kgf/cm.sup.2, the remainder of the overall monomer charge is continuously fed to the reactor so as to maintain the internal pressure within the range of (P1-.DELTA.P) wherein .DELTA.P=P1-P2 ranges from 0.1 to 2.0 kgf/cm.sup.2. A vinyl chloride polymer having a high degree of polymerization is efficiently produced while alleviating the load of heat removal.

Abstract: Thermus aquaticus biovar. Nov. SK542 (FERM BP-3382) is an absolute aerobic bacteria. It grows at temperature limit of 40.degree.-82.degree. C. in a normal concentration medium, but its best growth is achieved at 72.degree.-76.degree. C. It produces protein decomposing enzymes functional at a temperature of 75.degree.-85.degree. C. and active in a wide pH range of 4.0-11.3, and a yellow pigment of carotenoid groups. A method for improving the quality of soil comprising applying to the soil a biologically pure culture of an absolute aerobic bacterium Thermus aquaticus biovar. nov. SK542 (FERM BP-3382) having a growth temperature limit of 40.degree.-82.degree. C. in a normal concentration medium, a growth optimum temperature of 72.degree.-76.degree. C., and producing protein decomposing enzymes functional at temperature range of 75.degree.-85.degree. C. and being active in a wide pH range of 4.0-11.3, and a yellow pigment of carotenoid.

Abstract: A process is provided for a technologically controllable, economic production of hard-magnetic parts from Sm.sub.2 --(Fe,M).sub.17 --C.sub.y -base work materials with interstitial inclusions, where M designates gallium and/or at least one metallic element serving to stabilize a rhombohedral 2:17 structure. A Sm.sub.2 Fe.sub.17-x M.sub.x C.sub.y powder mixture is produced, where x>0.1 and 3.gtoreq.y.gtoreq.0. The mixture is subjected to an intensive fine grinding process in a ball mill. The finely ground mixture is heat-treated in a temperature range from 650.degree. C. to 900.degree. C. for partial or complete recrystallization. The resulting ultra-fine-grain Sm.sub.2 Fe.sub.17-x M.sub.x C.sub.y magnetic powder is compacted to produce magnet bodies by a hot pressing processing in a temperature range from 650.degree. C. to 900.degree. C. The process is applicable, for example, for the production of hard-magnetic parts based on interstitial Sm.sub.2 Fe.sub.17 C.sub.y compounds.

Abstract: A magnetic head having a head unit for contacting a magnetic medium comprises at least a pair of magnetic cores which are arranged in the head unit which face each other on sides of a magnetic gap for recording and/or reproducing signals. A spacer is included for maintaining a space between one of the magnetic cores and another member, which may be the other magnetic core or a shield member. The spacer includes a usable life detection device for providing an indication of wear on the head unit which is interrupted when the head unit is worn down to predetermined depth. A device for electrically sensing an interruption of the indication is provided so that a usable lifetime of the head unit can be determined.

Abstract: In a magnetic tape cassette including a cassette case, a pair of reels rotatable in the cassette case to wind a magnetic tape, each of the reels including a flange and a plurality of teeth formed at a peripheral portion of the flange., and a lock member engaging the flange for preventing the reels from rotating, the lock member further includes a slide body slidable between the reels in a front-rear direction of the cassette case, a pushing member pushing the slide body in the front-rear direction of the cassette case, a pair of expansions formed on opposite sides of the slide body facing the reels, each of the expansions expanding in a direction normal to the front-rear direction of the cassette case, and a pair of claws projecting from the respective expansions and being engagable to the teeth.

Abstract: A desensitizing solution for lithography is disclosed which contains at least one member selected from cyclic amine and ammonium compounds each containing specific structures. The desensitizing solution does not cause environmental pollution, is stable to long-term storage, continuous use, and fluctuations in environmental conditions, is effective in reducing the time required for etching treatment, and has excellent desensitization performance.

Abstract: An optical system with variable image scale for video recordings by means of a CCD camera at a microscope. A video zoom adapting arrangement with a short overall length which enables all image scales for video cameras required in practice is realized in that three optical components with a positive focal length are provided. One optical component is stationary and a second and third optical component are arranged after the first optical component, as viewed in the imaging direction, so as to be displaceable.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a waterless lithographic printing plate by an electrophotographic process comprising forming a non-fixing toner image by an electrophotographic process using a liquid developer on a surface of an electrophotographic light-sensitive element comprising an electrically conductive support having provided thereon a photoconductive layer, transferring the toner image onto a support for lithographic printing plate, providing a non-tacky resin layer having adhesion to a surface of the support for lithographic printing plate larger than adhesion between the toner image and the surface of the support for lithographic printing plate on the whole surface of the support for lithographic printing plate bearing the toner image, and removing the non-tacky resin layer provided on the toner image.The method is suitable for a scanning exposure system using a laser beam of a low power, and simply and rapidly provides a lithographic printing plate excellent in image qualities and printing durability.

Abstract: The outdoor electrical outlet cover is provided with two free-ended hinge pins along one side and a box-shaped lid which is slid laterally onto the hinge pins. The base plate may be secured in place in the field and the box-shaped lid slid into place after mounting of the base plate. A latch is mounted on the lid for engagement under a detent on the base plate to secure the lid in place. When closed, the lid is completely sealed relative to the base plate about the periphery.

Abstract: A magnetoelectric conversion device comprises a magnetic recording medium magnetized with a repetitive signal in N and S poles that occur alternately at certain intervals and wherein said repetitive signal has a predetermined wavelength .lambda.. A magnetic sensor, facing said magnetic recording medium. The magnetic sensor changes its resistivity according to the magnetic flux of said magnetic signals. The magnetic sensor has a first current path and a second current path connected in series and forming at least one interconnect. An output terminal is connected to each interconnect. A terminal of a power source is connected to both ends of each current path. Each of the current paths comprises two unitary segments and a plurality of magnetic resistor elements formed by turning a magnetic resistance strip n times (where n is an integer of 0 and greater). The first current path comprises a third unitary segment and a fourth unitary segment. The third unitary segment comprises a magnetic resistance element.

Abstract: High-strength, high-modulus, polymeric implants are produced from highly oriented monofilaments and/or films by solvent welding technique. This avoids loss of orientation, as well as thermal and oxidative degradation, which is the common case with the state of art techniques, namely melt extrusion, injection molding and heat compression molding. The invention leads to uniform bonding of the separate structural units (monofilaments or films) into compound-filament or compound-laminate which protects the implant against delamination. Monofilaments of films are swollen at the surface with a suitable solvent which does not destroy the orientation in the core. A bundle, resp. a sandwich of the swollen monofilaments or films is pulled through an orifice generating compressive stresses between the filaments, resp. films. Solvent removal from the swollen compressed interfaces leads to a homogenous welding of the monofilaments or films.

Abstract: An automatic syringe destruction system for sterilizing and destroying a carrier storing plastic syringes. A transfer wheel stores a plurality of carriers requiring sterilization and destruction. A first piston mechanism contacts one of the carriers stored on the transfer wheel and places the carrier into one end of a compression chamber. An induction coil surrounds the compression chamber and supplies heat to the compression chamber. A second piston mechanism enters another end of the compression chamber and compresses the carrier against the first piston mechanism.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a waterless lithographic printing plate by an electrophotographic process comprising forming a non-fixing toner image on a surface of an electrophotographic light-sensitive element comprising an electrically conductive support having provided thereon a photoconductive layer by an electrophotographic process, providing a non-tacky resin layer having adhesion to the surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element larger than adhesion between the toner image and the surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element on the whole surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element bearing the toner image, and selectively removing the non-tacky resin layer provided on the toner image.

Abstract: A closure for a container of liquid, granular or powdery products, comprises: a hub defined by a tubular central body, an upper free edge and a base fixed outside the container and peripherally external to a pouring opening; a cap removably matchable to the hub in correspondence to a closed condition of the closure; a sheet element peripherally welded to the upper cage of the hub and removable in correspondence to a condition of first opening of the product packaged inside the container; and mating grooves and recesses fit to join the cap to the hub in correspondence to the closed condition.

Abstract: A gas generator for a passive airbag restraint has a housing including a combustion chamber and a gas passage end, the chamber containing a solid gas generating fuel. A diffuser plate having a plurality of orifices is located in the gas passage to direct a gas generated by the combustion of the solid fuel to an airbag. The diffuser plate is shaped preferably by bending or folding, to have a greater surface area than the cross-sectional area of the gas passage. The greater surface area allows for an increased number of orifices to maximize port area to increase gas flow therethrough.

Abstract: A locking arrangement comprises a movable control member at the wing and a stationary counter-member at the frame. The control member is arranged at a connecting rod and is displaceable longitudinally along with the latter by means of a handle. In this way, the locking arrangement is displaced between a closing position and a releasing position. In order to achieve a trouble-free arrangement with a reliable closing position, at least one lever with a hook opening is provided in the counter-member which cooperates with the control member as a hook lever. This hook lever is swivelable transversely to the displacement direction of the control member. In the closing position, the hook lever is swiveled toward the control member until a hook opening receives the control member and its outer hook leg engages in front of the control member. In the releasing position, the hook lever is swiveled away from the control member and its outer hook leg is situated outside of the displacement direction of the control member.

Abstract: A method for controlled stimulation of predetermined parts of the human body, includes application of a plurality of positive electrodes and a plurality of discharge electrodes, a voltage being then applied to the positive electrodes and discharge electrodes and varied in frequency and intensity according to a predetermined way. In accordance with the method a plurality of configurations of the positive electrodes and discharge electrodes are adopted in peripheral positions of body zones to be stimulated, and the electrodes are activated in prefixed sequences so as to provoke in these zones concentration of electromagnetic waves which improve some physiological parameters.

Abstract: For the purpose of improving the characteristics of a liquid crystal substance, there is provided a silacyclohexane compound represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a specific straight-chain alkyl group, mono or difluoro alkyl group, branched-chain alkyl group, alkoxyalkyl group, and alkenyl group; at least one of rings A and B represent a trans-1-sila-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a trans-4-sila-1,4-cyclohexylene group both having a substituent group H, F, Cl, CH.sub.3 or Ar (Ar stands for a phenyl or tolyl group) on silicon at the 1 or 4 position, and the other group, if any, represents a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or ##STR2## Z represents CN, F, Cl, CF.sub.3, CClF.sub.2, CHClF, OCF.sub.3, OCClF.sub.2, OCHF.sub.2, OCHClF, R, or OR; L.sub.1 represents H, F or Cl; L.sub.2 and L.sub.3 stand independently for H or F; i represents an integer of 0 to 2; m is 1 or 2; n is 0 or 1; and if m is 2, the two rings may be the same or different.

Abstract: The ring spinning method drafts a sliver in a multi-stage drafting system where the sliver acquires a total draft in a range of from 60 to 150-fold. Following outlet from the last nip of the drafting system, the drafted sliver is conveyed without drafting over a guide path in which the fiber band is condensed to form a compact fiber strand of not more than 2.5 millimeters width and preferably less than 1 millimeter in width. At the end of the guide path, the fiber strand passes through a twist inhibiting nip between two rollers and is then passed by twist distribution to a ring spinning device. The yarn produced possesses a quality with respect to hairiness and neps.