Abstract: A method for applying a stainless steel weld overlay on a substrate, e.g., a carbon steel or low alloy steel, uses an arc welding process. The process includes welding a stainless steel weld overlay onto the substrate using a shielding gas mixture including greater than 2% nitrogen by volume with balance being an inert gas or a mixture of inert gases. The nitrogen is of a sufficient concentration so as to eliminate solidification cracking in the weld overlay. In addition, the nitrogen may help to eliminate a mismatch in me coefficient of thermal expansion between the weld overlay and the substrate. Furthermore, if the weld overlay comprises only a single layer, the nitrogen concentration in the shielding gas mixture may be less than 2%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detector (1) of foreign fibres and to a corresponding detection method, which can be used for detecting foreign fibres and foreign materials in a measurement object (5) in the textile industry, for example in yarns, slithers and unformed fiber bands on, for example, weaving machines, spinning machines, bobbin winding machines, doubling machines, cards, drawing benches and bobbin frames . . . . The principle of the detection is based on the fact that a measurement object (5) and foreign fibres or materials which are situated in the measurement object (5) absorb the light emitted into the measurement volume (4) by a light source (2) to different extents. All the light in the measurement volume (4), or a representative sample thereof, is measured by photodetectors (3) and converted into a photoelectric signal.

Abstract: A multilayer wiring substrate has a passive circuit element disposed on an insulating base substrate, and an insulating layer is disposed on the insulating base substrate with the passive circuit element interposed therebetween. The insulating layer is formed to have via holes for exposing specific portions of the passive circuit element, and a terminal electrodes are disposed in the via holes. Accordingly, the entire area of the multilayer wiring substrate can be reduced, and cracks caused by residual stress produced by a firing step can be prevented.

Abstract: Sensor devices, and analytical methods using them, employing a detector protected from direct contact with samples being examined by a membrane made of a polyurethane modified with a non-ionic surfactant. The detector is preferably an electrode of conventional type (e.g. plantinum metal, optionally with pseudo, counter or reference electrodes) but especially an enzyme electrode. The surfactant may be incorporated into the polyurethane by admixture or by reacting chemically with the polyurethane, and is preferably a condensate of ethylene oxide with a compound containing a hydrophobic moiety—especially with a hydroxy-compound, e.g. an alkylated phenol, fatty alcohol or a sorbitan ester. Conveniently, the polyurethane membrane may contain up to 20 parts per 100 of polyurethane and be up to 10 microns thick, and formed by dip-coating an electrode. Measurements, using electrodes, may be made amperometrically.

Abstract: A method of dyeing cellulosic fibers or fabrics using pre-metallized acid dye by pretreating the fabric with a cationic agent having a plurality of cationic centers and optionally after treating the dyed material with a cationic polymer is disclosed. The cationic polymer is desirably a polyquaternary amine material especially a poly(DADMAC) or polyvinylpyridine. Material dyed by the method has a “washed out” appearance similar to fabrics dyed using the “Jarofast” process, but the availability of a wide range of pre-metallized dyes gives a wider color range, and the method enables a wider range of substrates to be dyed successfully, including lyocell fiber materials e.g. those sold under Courtauld's trademark “Tencel” and blend/union materials with polyamides, easier processing and superior wash and light fastness.

Abstract: The horn switch assembly includes a fixed plate on a connector arm and a movable plate in an air bag module. When those plates are electrically continuous, a horn sounds. The movable plate is urged upward apart from the fixed plate. The movable plate is disposed such that a distance from the movable plate to the fixed plate is set at a fixed distance by two mounting bolts, screwed into the connector arm. Fore-spoke arm sections include torsional deformation parts, torsionally deformable, located outside the mounting seats of an air bag module. Back-spoke arm sections include first bending deformation parts located on the inner side of the mounting seats of the air bag module, and second bending deformation parts located on the outer side of the mounting seats and a column cover. The first bending deformation part has a lower bending rigidity than the second bending deformation part. A lower cover is made of synthetic resin, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phenanthroline derivative of formula (I) wherein, for example, R1 is hydrogen, carboxy, cyano, nitro, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-6C)alkoxycarbonyl, (1-4C)alkylamino, (2-4C)alkanoyl, (1-4C)alkoxy-(2-4C)alkoxy-(2-4C)alkoxycarbonyl or N-[amino-(2-8C)alkyl]carbamoyl; R2 is, for example, hydrogen, carboxy, (1-6C)alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, N-(1-8C)alkylcarbamoyl, N,N-di-(1-8C)alkylcarbamoyl, N-(1-4C)alkylcyclohexylcarbamoyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinolin-2-ylcarbonyl or N,N-[di-(1-4C)alkyl]thiocarbamoyl; R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are, for example, hydrogen or halo; and R5 is, for example, hydrogen, di-(1-4C)alkylamino or halo; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenanthroline derivatives, processes for making the same and their use in producing an anti-fibroproliferative effect.

Abstract: A method of producing an aromatic polyester by distilling a low-boiling fraction from a polycondensation vessel containing a reaction product obtained by acetylating raw monomers of the aromatic polyester with acetic anhydride, wherein the polycondensation vessel is provided with a partial condenser, and controlling a temperature of the low-boiling fraction distilled from the partial condenser within a range from 80 to 150° C. while the amount of the low-boiling fraction distilled from the partial condenser is within a range from 50% to 90% based on a theoretical recovery amount is provided; and according to this method, adhesion of low-molecular compounds to a partial condenser in the production can be prevented and an improvement in yield of the aromatic polyester and stabilization of product quality can be accomplished.

Abstract: A parallel optical signal transmission apparatus suppresses a power source noise, a drift, and timing jitter and drift caused by changes in temperature. The parallel optical signal transmission apparatus has a reference current source 4, which outputs as a direct current reference current a current value that corresponds to a prescribed proportion of a drive current of the laser driver 11, installed on the transmission side and a reference laser diode 121, which emits a standard reference optical signal driven by the direct current reference current, installed on the transmission side. A voltage signal that corresponds to the direct current reference current, which has been converted by the current-voltage conversion circuit 21, is applied as the reference voltage Vref to the comparator 24.

Abstract: In a method according to one intelligent network recommendation, when B subscriber has hung up the phone, a Service Switching Point (SSP) sends a message to a Service Control Point (SCP) about the hanging up. The SCP responds with a request to disconnect the B leg. A separate request increases unnecessary signalling. In another known method, after B subscriber has hung up, a timer is started and the B leg is disconnected only after a set period of time. This waiting time is annoying to A subscriber, especially when there are many calls to be made. In the method according to the invention, A subscriber can make a continuing call without waiting or without causing unnecessary signalling so that after a Service Control Function (SCF) receives information about the break off of the call, it sends a message to a Service Switching Function (SSF) containing a request to collect the dialling by A subscriber relating to a new B subscriber.

Abstract: A compact optical system for microscope, endscope and binoculars capable of providing a clear image of minimal distortion even at a wide field angle. The optical system is a decentered optical system. Curved surfaces constituting the optical system include at least one rotationally asymmetric surface having no axis of rotational symmetry in or out of the surface. To correct rotationally asymmetric aberrations due to decentration by the rotationally asymmetric surface, the following condition is satisfied: −1000<FX/FXn<1000 where FX is the focal length in the X-direction of the optical system, and FXn is the focal length in the X-direction of a portion of the rotationally asymmetric surface on which an axial principal ray strikes.

Abstract: In a solid-state imaging apparatus of the present invention, after an integration operation is started with an integration circuit by setting a reset instruction signal at logical zero, charges stored in a light receiving device are discharged by selecting this light receiving device. A value of an integration signal obtained by an integration operation of an integration circuit is compared with a reference value by a comparing circuit. A capacitance control section informs a capacitance instruction signal to a variable capacitor section of the integration circuit in response to a comparing result. A feedback loop is formed, which consists of the integration circuit, the comparing circuit, and a capacitance control circuit. When the value of the integration signal agrees finally with the reference value within resolution, the capacitance control section outputs a value in accordance with the capacitance instruction signal. This value is sequentially read out through a horizontal reading-out section.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofurans suitable for use as starting materials in the synthesis of polyether polyols without causing coloration in the product polyether polyols can be obtained by contacting crude tetrahydrofurans with a mineral acid or a strongly acidic cation-exchange resin, followed by isolation through a simple distillation and/or rectification to obtain purified tetrahydrofurans.

Abstract: In an alternator stator for vehicle, each of the phase-windings includes first and second coil-end groups at opposite axial ends the stator core. Each of the slots includes radially aligned six layers. Each of the phase-windings comprises a plurality of sets of U-shaped segments disposed in a pair of slots separated from each other by a pole-pitch and a plurality of connection segments formed from the U-shaped segments. Each of the sets includes a large segment having a pair of the conductor members disposed in the innermost and the outermost layers, a medium segment having a pair of the conductor members disposed in the layers inside the innermost and the outermost layers to be surrounded by the large segment at the first coil-end group, a small segment having a pair of conductor members respectively disposed in the middle two layers to be surrounded by the medium segment at the first coil-end group.

Abstract: The apparatus for taking hold of a tendon comprises an instrument and a needle. The instrument (20) has a pair of inner prongs (34, 36) designed to be inserted in the peritendinous sheath on either side of the tendon. The instrument also has an outer handle in the form of two outer prongs (33, 37) situated on either side of the inner pair of prongs and in the same plane. These prongs all have orifices on common alignments passing through the tendon. The eye (12) of the needle is of reduced thickness.

Abstract: A solid DC cable is made of a conductor having multilayered insulating layer around the outer circumference of the conductor.

Abstract: In a trunk transmission network for transmitting information signals between nodes via paths, flexible path operation is achieved by setting up paths between source nodes and destination nodes after pre-classifying paths into a higher service class in which any loss of information occurring in that path is restored, and a lower service class which permits loss of information to occur in the path. The flexible operation is further achieved by arranging for each node, when it acts as a source node, to recognize the service class of the information signal it is sending to a destination node, and to select a path corresponding to that service class.

Abstract: A shoe housing 3 is connected to and rotatable together with an input shaft. A vane rotor 9 is connected to an output shaft and accommodated in shoe housing 3 so as to cause a rotation within a predetermined angle with respect to shoe housing 3. Vane rotor 9 and shoe housing 3 cooperatively define hydraulic chambers 10, 11, 12 and 13 whose volumes are variable in accordance with a rotational position of vane rotor 9 with respect to shoe housing 3. A locking member 7 is accommodated in vane rotor 9 and shiftable in a direction parallel to a rotational axis common to shoe housing 3 and vane rotor 9. And, an engaging bore 20, formed on a front plate 4 secured to shoe housing 3, receives locking member 7 through a tapered surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to L-lysine-producing strains of corynebacteria with amplified lysE gene (lysine export carrier gene), in which strains additional genes chosen from the group comprising the dapA gene (dihydrodipicolinate synthase gene), the lysC gene (aspartate kinase gene), the dapB gene (dihydrodipicolinate reductase gene) and the pyc gene, but especially the dapA gene and the lysC gene (aspartate kinase gene), are amplified and, in particular, overexpressed, and to a process for the preparation of L-lysine.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a rigid mounting and a valve member located in an opening in the mounting wherein an annular part of the mounting around the opening provides a first valve seat on one side thereof and a second valve seat on the other side; wherein the valve member includes a first head joined to a second head by a neck which extends through the aperture; wherein the first head has a resilient flange which resiliently engages the first valve seat to form a first valve and the second head has a resilient flange which resiliently engages the second seat to form a second valve; and wherein the flange of the second head has an actuator formation thereon which is movable to move at least part of this flange off the second seat whereby, in use, to allow fluid under pressure to flow past this flange into the opening for automatically lifting the flange of the first head off the first seat when the fluid pressure in the opening is greater than the fluid pressure at said one side of the mounting.