Abstract: A mixer circuit for frequency conversion operates with low power supply voltage lower than 1 V. The circuit comprises a first pair of N-channel MOS transistors and a second pair of N-channel MOS transistors each receiving differential local frequency signal, and a third pair of P-channel MOS transistors receiving differential radio frequency signal. Each pair of transistors is coupled in series with a parallel resonance circuit which operates as a constant current source. A drain of each transistor of the third pair of transistors is connected to a junction of a first pair and a second pair of transistors and a parallel resonance circuit. An output intermediate frequency signal, which differs between the local frequency and the radio frequency, is obtained at the junction of drains of the first and the second pair of transistors and load resistors.

Abstract: A method for the removal of heavy metals from solutions of organic compounds by treatment with cysteine or with an N-acylcysteine is described. Organic compounds with a content of heavy metal, for example palladium, particularly low and suitable for the preparation of compounds with pharmacologic activity can be isolated from the resultant solutions.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is characterized in that an input buffer circuit constitutes either 2 sets, or a plurality of sets relative to 1 input signal, either a pair of complementary internal clocks, or a plurality of internal clocks are generated by frequency-dividing a supplied clock inside the integrated circuit device, and input signals are received and latched either in synchronization with a pair of complementary clocks, or in synchronization with a plurality of clocks in accordance with an input buffer of either 2 sets or a plurality of sets. The output of input buffers of either 2 sets or a plurality of sets are combined by a combining circuit, and supplied internally. An H level or an L level period is set for the internally-generated internal clock so that outputs from the various input buffers are not in contention with one another.

Abstract: A multiplier circuit has an encoder and a partial product bit generating circuit. The encoder receives a multiplier bit signal and is used to output a plurality of encode signals. The partial product bit generating circuit receives the encode signals along with a multiplicand bit signal from each digit place and is used to generate a partial product bit for each digit place. The partial product bit generating circuit has a first selection circuit which is used to select a logically true signal from among the encode signals in accordance with a value of the multiplicand bit signal. Therefore, the circuit can be reduced in size by reducing the number of necessary elements without sacrificing its high speed capability.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: A decoder circuit includes a detecting device which detects a selecting signal for selecting the decoder circuit, a clock-signal supplying device which supplies a clock signal, and a decoded signal outputting device which outputs a decoded signal according to timing of the clock signal when the detecting device detects the selecting signal.

Abstract: The present invention is to prevent a back metal electrode film from being insufficiently processed even if an amorphous silicon related material film is thinned, wherein a transparent conductive film 2, an amorphous silicon related material film 3, and a back metal electrode film 4 are formed in this order on one main surface of a light transmissive insulation substrate 1, a brittle film 5 having higher hardness than that of the back metal electrode film 4 in at least a fused state is provided on the back metal electrode film 4, and an energy beam is irradiated from the other main surface of the light transmissive insulation substrate 1, to remove the amorphous silicon related material film 3, the back metal electrode film 4, and the brittle film 5.

Abstract: A flooring assembly and fastener therefor is comprised of a plurality of elongated flooring planks, with each flooring plank having on opposing ends a tongue-containing first longitudinal edge and a groove-containing second longitudinal edge. The flooring planks are arranged on a plurality of a supporting members, so that the tongue-containing end of a first flooring plank will engage the groove-containing end of a second flooring plank. The assembled flooring planks are securely held in place by a clip unit which is comprised of a base, at least one fastening means, a leg portion extending vertically from said base and a free, distal end portion sized to be positioned between the lower face of the tongue end of a first flooring plank and the upper face of the grooved end of a second flooring plank.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition having photocurability, thermosetting property, and developability with water or a diluted alkali aqueous solution, includes the following components (A) to (E). That is, the component (A) is a water-soluble photosensitive resin selected from the group consisting of a first resin obtained by introducing a styryl pyridinium group into a polyvinyl alcohol polymer, a second resin obtained by introducing a styryl quinolinium group into the polyvinyl alcohol polymer, and a third resin obtained by adding N-alkylol (meth) acrylamide to the polyvinyl alcohol polymer. The component (B) is a photosensitive prepolymer having carboxyl group and at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups in molecule. The component (C) is an epoxy compound having at least two epoxy groups in one molecule. The component (D) is a photopolymerization initiator. The component (E) is water.

Abstract: A braking-force distribution control process controls the front and rear wheel braking-force distribution in a vehicle by regulating the braking liquid pressure ratio for front and rear wheel brakes, based on differences between front wheel speeds and rear wheel speeds. When an abrupt turning state is determined, the braking liquid pressure distribution ratio for the rear brakes is decreased as compared with when the abrupt turning state is not detected. Thus, when braking during a sudden turning of the vehicle, a sudden increase in yaw rate can be inhibited to enhance the steerage stability performance of the vehicle.

Abstract: A work conveying and transferring apparatus has a trolley having a casing defining a hermetically sealed space, and a support portion provided on the trolley for placing at least one container containing a cassette carrying works. A container opening device is provided on the trolley to open the container placed on the support portion, and a cassette transferring device is provided for transferring the cassette from the trolley to a treating apparatus, with the container placed on the support portion opened. The support portion is provided in the sealed space, and works can be double sealed by the sealed space and the container.

Abstract: A structure consisting of a substrate and a gallium nitride based compound semiconductor formed on the substrate, includes: a light-emitting layer forming portion consisting at least of a semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type (an n-type cladding layer) and a semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type (a p-type cladding layer); a current blocking layer of the first conductivity type, which is formed within a semiconductor layer of the second conductivity type and in close proximity to the light-emitting layer forming portion, and a portion of which is removed in a region where a current flows; and electrodes connected to the semiconductor layer of the first conductivity type and the semiconductor layer of the second conductivity type, respectively.

Abstract: A memory control system employing at least one clock synchronous memory which is controlled by a memory control unit includes an interface circuit. The interface circuit functions as an output buffer synchronous with a clock. Thus, the interface circuit holds a memory control signal, which is output from the memory control unit for controlling the memory, and transmits the memory control signal to the memory in the predetermined time. In this configuration, access to the memory is made in consideration of the delay time required for a memory control signal to reach the memory via the interface circuit. Preferably, the presence or absence of the interface circuit for holding a memory control signal is determined based on an operation mode in which the memory control unit is established. Further proposed is a memory control method for controlling at least one clock synchronous memory which is implemented in the memory control system.

Abstract: A protective coat formed by thermal spraying, and having an outstanding durability against corrosion by a molten light alloy. A thermal spraying composite material used to form such a coat contains from about 30 to about 70% by weight of molybdenum boride, from about 20 to about 40% by weight of nickel or cobalt, from about 5 to about 20% by weight of chromium, and from about 5 to about 10% by weight of at least one metal boride selected from the borides of Cr, W, Zr, Ni and Nb.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the method of recovery of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol from poly/ethylene terephthalate/wastes. According to the invention poly/ethylene terephthalate/ is heated in an aqueous solution at the temperature from 150° C. to 280° C. with a reagent substance, chosen from the group, comprising bicarbonates of ammonia and alkali metals, ammonium carbamate and urea, which substances are used in amounts not less than a stoechiometric amount.

Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling a compression ignition internal combustion engine which allows switching of combustion of an air-fuel mixture between compression ignition combustion for burning said air-fuel mixture by compression ignition and spark ignition combustion for burning said air-fuel mixture by spark ignition, in dependence on an operating condition of said engine. Ignition timing of said spark ignition is progressively retarded when the switching of said combustion is carried out from said spark ignition combustion to said compression ignition combustion, to thereby control the switching of said combustion to said compression ignition combustion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a burglar-proof container comprising a hollow body with its closing device, said hollow body comprising a fragile line (4) located on its neck (1) at some distance from the top of its mouth, which will be broken and destroyed if the container is opened.

Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.

Abstract: When carrying out automatic braking in order to avoid contact of a vehicle with an object, the behavior of the vehicle is prevented from becoming unstable due to abnormal road surface conditions in which the coefficients of friction of the road surface are different for the right and left wheels. An object which is present in the direction in which the vehicle is advancing is sensed by a radar device, and based on the sensing results if it is determined that there is a possibility of the vehicle making contact with the object, the automatic braking system operates the braking device at time t0 so as to carry out automatic braking.