Abstract: A photolytic device for breaking down organic chlorine compounds, such as trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, in a fluid includes a first reaction chamber, a second reaction chamber, and an acid component absorption column. The first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber are connected in series, and the second reaction chamber and the acid component absorption column are connected in series. The first reaction chamber is a perfect mixing type chamber, and the second reaction chamber is an imperfect mixing type chamber. The first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber each have an ultraviolet light source capable of emitting light of wavelength 300 nm or less.

Abstract: A corrugating roller unit is moved smoothly between a first reference plane and a second reference plane at different heights by a roll-out apparatus having a set of moving support device. A first moving support device supports the corrugating roller unit when the corrugating roller unit is in contact with the first reference plane. A second moving support device supports the corrugating roller unit when the corrugating roller unit is in contact with the second reference plane. A positioning device keeps the second moving support device in contact with the second reference plane when the second moving support device is providing the support for the corrugating roller unit. When the second moving support device moves the second reference plane to the first reference plane, the positioning device prevents the second moving support device from restricting movement of the corrugating roller unit.

Abstract: A “small” or “miniature connector comprises: a connector socket 2, having a shield case 4, which is a metal plate bent and formed into a rectangular tube, and an insulating housing 6, which supports a plurality of contact pins 5 and is built into the interior of shield case 4; a connector plug 3, having a plug part 3a which is inserted into an insertion opening 11 of connector socket 2; a contact member 26, which has a shallow “V” shaped cross-section and is flexible, being formed by cutting out and offsetting on a top wall of shield case 4; and a protrusion 27 of inverted “V” shape, which engages with contact member 26, being placed on an upper surface of plug part 3a.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet used for semiconductor wafer processing; with the adhesive sheet consisting of a release liner, an adhesive layer and a base film which are laminated in order of description, having a great length and being folded zigzag into equal sections so that one section is superposed exactly upon another.

Abstract: A ball stud has a buckle portion designed to buckle under an appropriate amount of longitudinal pressure. The buckle portion is formed by a rolling process resulting in furrowed portions and raised portions integrally formed in an accordion shape along a portion of the ball stud. The raised portions are formed from the surplus material displaced from forming the furrowed portions. The buckling strength is variable depending on the number of furrowed portions and raised portions in the ball stud. A ball head, connected to the ball stud is inserted into an opening of a housing. The process of making the ball stud requires minimal pressure in the rolling process, resulting in reduced production costs and roller wear.

Abstract: The present invention is a water-based binder used when manufacturing aluminum brazed products such as engine radiators, condensers for car air conditioners, and the like. The water-based binder is obtained by saponifying an ester methacrylate polymer that has an acid value and a glass transition temperature within specified ranges. In the presence of an alcohol that is water soluble and volatile and has a flash point higher than a specified temperature, the brazing composition, in which this binder and flux and the like are mixed, does not have the risk of catching on fire or exploding and also has excellent wettability and can be uniformly coated onto an aluminum material.

Abstract: A memory card connector 10, wherein when a holder cover 20, which is in contact with an obstacle or stopper and the like, is opened further, deformation and damage to the holder cover can be avoided, by deliberately allowed elastic separation of the holder cover 20 from housing 11 at hinge to prevent damage; the connector 10, includes a housing 11, which houses a memory card; the holder cover 20, covering the memory card; a plurality of connection terminals 14, are built into the housing so that one end is opposite a contact part of the memory card housed inside the housing and is exposed at the surface of the housing and the other end protrudes from an edge of the housing, the holder cover is supported at one side edge which is sideways with respect to the longitudinal direction of the connector, so that, by pivoting around a rotation shaft 15 provided on one side edge of the housing, the holder cover 20 can be opened and closed with respect to housing 11; a hinge part 21, which latches onto the rotation sha

Abstract: A large-scale cleaning vehicle, for operation with a forklift, includes rotation brushes for sweeping debris toward a center of said cleaning vehicle, a sweeping brush for sweeping the debris into a debris collection box and a fan for pulling said debris into said debris collection box without the need for a motor in the cleaning vehicle. Each of the rotation brushes, the sweeping brush, and the fan are rotatably connected to a rear wheel of the cleaning vehicle such that when the cleaning vehicle is moved, the brushes and fan are rotated. The cleaning vehicle further includes a vertical adjustment for the rotation brushes to lift them when they are not needed, a lateral adjustment for the rotation brushes to adjust a width of sweeping, an audible warning for pedestrians, a water sprinkler system to aid in the cleaning process, and a large-scale trash removal brush mounted in front of the cleaning vehicle to push large-scale trash.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold is constructed of material varying in thickness. Auxiliary cooling, such as from an air flow, to a portion of the exhaust manifold, permits making this portion thinner than a portion shielded from the auxiliary cooling. This lowers the heat capacity of the thinner material, allowing the exhaust manifold to heat rapidly to the activation temperature of a catalyst. Thus, the catalyst is capable of removing harmful elements from the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine more quickly, thereby reducing pollution to the atmosphere. Furthermore, an exhaust manifold having this structure is lighter and requires less material than conventional exhaust manifolds, thereby making production easier and less costly.

Abstract: A selenium photoconductor has a charge transport layer and a charge generation layer formed on a conductive substrate. Both the charge generation layer and the charge transport layer are made from a selenium-arsenic alloy, with the charge generation layer having a concentration of arsenic greater than the concentration of arsenic in the charge transport layer. This concentration distribution results in a photoconductor having excellent charge-generation efficiency and mobility. In an alternate embodiment, a halogen is doped into the charge generation layer and charge transport layer. The resulting photoconductor is useful in large-scale, high speed printing operations.

Abstract: Fixing L-shaped wings, extending downward along a front side of an electrical socket, are soldered to a substrate. Fixing legs, extending downward along a back side of the socket, are also soldered to the substrate. Bridge projections extend downward from the bottom of the socket toward the substrate to brace the socket during insertion and removal. Slots along the side of the socket match projections along the sides of the plug and guide the plug as it is inserted into the socket.

Abstract: A pouch-shaped air bag (12) is spread out in a circle. Then, the portion of the air bag (12) located outside the inflator (16) is folded into a wave-like pattern from four directions so that four side portions (61) are formed along the inflator (16). Next, each one of the four excess portions (62), which are continuously formed between each two adjacent side portions (61) and protrude outward, is placed along the outer face of each side portion (61). Thus, the air bag (12) can be easily folded compactly that can be smoothly unfolded.

Abstract: A photoconductor for electrophotography includes a photosensitive film containing a bisazo charge generation agent described by structural formula (I) and from 100 nmol to 40 mmol, preferably from 500 nmol to 20 mmol, of a compound described by a structural formula (II) with respect to 1 mol of the bisazo charge generation agent. Such a photoconductor for electrophotography minimizes visual defects and image nonuniformity.

Abstract: A product transferring device transfers a product onto a conveyor from the side of the conveyor. During transfer, a first device moves the product along the direction of conveyance of the conveyor at about the same speed as the speed of conveyance of conveyor. A second device, operating simultaneously with said first device, moves the product in a direction roughly perpendicular to the direction of conveyance of the conveyor. The product moves in a diagonal path onto the conveyor. The speed match between the first device and the conveyor permits smooth transfer of the product onto the conveyor.

Abstract: A conductive substrate of an electrophotographic photoconductor has magnesium suicide precipitated therein as an impurity compound. The conductive substrate has an aluminum oxide film of minimum thickness deviation, and an aluminum base which exhibits a light scattering effect. An electrophotographic photoconductor using such a conductive substrate suppresses interference fringes caused by the interference action of a semiconductor laser light. Furthermore, irregular printing density and the formation of black spots is eliminated. A method for making such a conductive substrate includes annealing an aluminum base doped with silicon and magnesium to precipitate out Ms2Si, followed by anodizing a surface of the aluminum base to form an aluminum oxide film. A charge generation layer and a charge transport layer are formed on the aluminum oxide film to complete the electrophotographic photoconductor.

Abstract: High and low speed gears of a vehicle transmission are selectively lubricated by transmission oil flung by a final ring gear. A first oil gutter directs the transmission oil to low speed gears when the transmission oil is flung at low speed. At higher speed, the transmission oil is flung past the first gutter to be received by a second gutter from which it flows to lubricate high speed gears.

Abstract: A connecting sleeve spring is resiliently mounted in a connecting sleeve of an electrical connecting jack. The connecting sleeve spring has a arcuate sinusoid-like side profile, with its two ends curving in a direction opposite the curve of a center contact portion. The center portion has an inwardly angled tongue. When a plug having a collar is inserted into the electrical connecting jack, the collar comes in contact with the tongue and pushes the central contact portion inward, thus forcing the two ends of the connecting sleeve spring to move outward. The two ends press against the inner periphery of the collar. In this way, the collar makes contact with the connecting sleeve spring at three points; the two ends and the center contact portion. This three point contact arrangement firmly holds and electrically connects the plug to the jack even if there is a gap between the collar and sleeve. The electrical connecting jack also includes a housing with a plurality of contact spring openings.

Abstract: A powder of magnetized material is added to an aeration chamber, and aeration is conducted. The mixture is then sent to a sedimentation chamber, and solid-liquid separation is conducted. A portion of the precipitated sludge is returned to the aeration chamber as return sludge and reused. Sedimented sludge is highly concentrated, due to the action of the magnetized material. By returning a portion to the aeration chamber as return sludge, the biomass concentration becomes high, and high load operation in the aeration chamber can be achieved.

Abstract: An improved transfer lever for a 4WD vehicle is arranged such that the position of a knob attachment piece remains the same even when used with transmissions of two different lengths. The difference between the two lengths is a distance D. This retains the knob attachment piece in an optimal shift position can be attained. The transfer lever is bent, proximate its base, at an angle that places the knob attachment piece a distance D/2 from a centerline of its base. The transfer lever is installable in two orientations 180 degrees apart. When the longer transmission is used, the transfer lever is installed to position the knob attachment piece D/2 forward of the centerline, and when the shorter transmission is used, the transfer lever is installed to position the knob attachment piece D/2 rearward of the centerline, whereby the knob attachment piece is positioned in the same fore and aft location regardless of which transmission is used.