Abstract: In a micro mirror apparatus pivoting on a hinge part as its axis, a movable part connected to a stationary part through the hinge part enhances exclusively the flexural rigidity of the hinge part without causing any significant change in the torsional rigidity of the hinge part and thus widens servo band. To this end, on at least a part of the hinge part 14, a protrusion 14b protruding in the direction of its thickness is formed. This greatly increases the flexural rigidity of the hinge part 14 and widens the servo band.

Abstract: When selectively exposing a resist layer with vacuum ultraviolet rays for patterning into a predetermined shape, the present invention utilizes a polymer material constituting the resist layer and having at least one alicycle which is a saturated n-member ring (n is a number of carbon atoms constituting the ring and is an even number) and a fluorine substitution group in at least two carbon atoms constituting the alicycle and arranged alternately. Thus, by improving the light transmission ratio of the resist layer in the vacuum ultraviolet ray wavelength region, it becomes possible to perform a super-fine processing which cannot be obtained in the conventional method.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a solid-state image pickup device having a virtual gate structure, in a process of forming a profile of a sensor portion, when ion implantation to form a p+ type layer at a substrate surface side is carried out while the ion implantation direction is tilted with respect to the substrate surface, the ion implantation is divisively carried out at plural times and from multiple ion implantation directions so that the total dose amount is matched, whereby impurities can be implanted into any area of the sensor portion and thus no impurities-unformed area occurs.

Abstract: To be capable of arbitrarily designing an interconnection shape of a surface layer to thereby promote reliability of connection in laminating layers and making destruction of a semiconductor element difficult to cause in a semiconductor apparatus having interconnections for connecting laminated layers on a surface and a back of a substrate and capable of laminating layers in multiple stages, a semiconductor apparatus is fabricated by a step of mounting a semiconductor element in a recess portion shallower than a thickness of a semiconductor element formed in a surface of a substrate having interconnection patterns connected by a through hole on two of the surface and a back in which a thickness of an interconnection on the surface is made thicker than a thickness of an interconnection on the back with a front thereof disposed on the lower side, a step of sealing the semiconductor element in the recess portion by synthetic resin and a step of grinding the substrate and the semiconductor element up to the inter

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product package employs a clear plastic member that includes at least one cavity within which one or more pharmaceutical products may be located. The cavity is preferably centrally located within the boundaries of the overall package in a lower portion thereof. The clear plastic member preferably includes one or more additional elongated structural protrusions that extend outward in the same direction as the cavity for housing the pharmaceutical products. These elongated structural protrusions are formed lengthwise parallel to and near the edges of the package. The pharmaceutical package of the present invention also desirably includes a central void or opening in the clear plastic material which is preferably located above the cavity for the solid pharmaceutical. The void provides location for receiving a hook or other protruding member for hanging the product package on the hook or other protruding member.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed which reduce the occurrence of defects in semiconductor devices by selecting transportation routes for the semiconductor devices which reduce or minimize the amount of cosmic ray radiation to which the semiconductor devices are subjected during transportation. Cosmic radiation exposure is determined for a plurality of transportation routes and a route is selected which minimizes or reduces the radiation to which semiconductor devices are exposed during transportation.

Abstract: An automated pharmaceutical package machine fills a product package filling guide positioned above a solid pharmaceutical product package having a plurality of cavities corresponding to positions of the filling guide. The automatic filling machine includes a mechanism for vertically displacing the product package to be filled toward the filling guide. Various guide members or plates are utilized in order to pre-fill filling templates so that each of the cavities of a product package may be simultaneously filled.

Abstract: A receiver comprising analog signal processing means, intermodulation interference detection means and an automatic gain control circuit for controlling the gain of said analog signal processing means, in which an output of the analog signal processing means is coupled through frequency selective means for channel selection and an amplitude detector to a first terminal of the intermodulation interference detection means. A signal generator is used to generate a gain modulation signal being coupled to a gain control input of said analog signal processing means as well as to a second terminal of the intermodulation interference detection means.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for testing the connection of a sound reproducing device to a sound signal source including a power control device for controlling the sound signal power supplied to the sound reproducing device, a voltage measurement device for measuring the supply voltage supplied by the power supply, and a comparison device for comparing the measured values of the supply voltage for two different given values of the sound signal power and for producing a fault signal if the measured values of the supply voltage do not differ from one another by a given amount thus enabling a simple fault diagnosis for the connection of the sound reproducing device and for the device itself to be obtained.

Abstract: A torque sensor has a first signal generator whose output signal changes as a function of a torque, a second signal generator whose output signal changes in the opposite direction as a function of the torque, and a circuit which has a difference-forming unit and a summing device. The output signal of each signal generator passes through an amplifier whose gain is controlled and identical for both output signals and the amplified output signals are present on the difference-forming unit and on the summing device the output of the summing device being connected to a controller which controls the gain.

Abstract: A means and a process for protecting an electric circuit from ambient influences, the circuit being surrounded with a thermoplastic polymer which is applied by injection molding, the thermoplastic polymer comprising oriented macromolecules. The components of the circuit are aligned with their axis most sensitive to alternating tensile loading on average parallel to the respective direction of flow of the injected polymer in the vicinity of the components.

Abstract: An improved tuning method is used in conjunction with a set of nested electrically conducting cones to increase the frequency band over which the resulting radiating system functions as an electrically small antenna with controlled variation in input impedance. This technique enables switching of the frequency band by means of simple circuits that can be activated by a control voltage.

Abstract: A drain pipe support advantageously acts as a guide for insertion of a drain pipe and secures the drain pipe in a desired position for draining of a fluid filled tank. Additionally the drain pipe support also advantageously guides fluid into the drain pipe so that efficient draining may be accomplished. The drain pipe support is comprised of an interior hollow portion which includes a tapered central portion 34 at a lower end thereof in order to guide the drain pipe and form a seal between the drain pipe and the drain pipe support. The drain pipe support advantageously has a hollow body which includes a support member that extends from the upper sides of an outer wall of the body. The support member is desirably formed in a substantially uniform circumference around the body of the drain pipe support.

Abstract: A regulator for heating and air-conditioning appliances in motor vehicles, having a suction fan which is driven by an electrically commutated DC motor and in whose induction air flow a temperature measurement sensor is arranged. A disturbance in motor running which may lead to an incorrect temperature measurement is detected at an early stage by providing measurement means which, in two time intervals, determine measurements that are proportional to the frequency of the motor voltage, and compare these measurements with one another.

Abstract: A plug neck for a filler neck of a motor vehicle has exchanging means for refueling-venting adaptation to different refueling devices. In the case of a refueling device which removes gases from a refueling channel by suction, a compensation chamber is connected permanently to the refueling channel via a connecting channel. For adaptation to a refueling device without suction removal, the connecting channel is closed and the vent valve is provided with a cap which has a connection neck for a line leading to an activated carbon filter. This allows tool costs for producing the plug neck to be kept particularly low.

Abstract: A dashboard includes a microphone with a microphone capsule, which is connected to an electronic unit, in the dashboard of a motor vehicle. The microphone is a directional microphone in the form of a slotted-tube type microphone or of a parabolic mirror type microphone and is aligned with a driver's position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device, in particular for a door, a tailgate, a trunk lid or the like of a vehicle, with at least one actuating drive which is capable of being activated in order to set functions of the locking device and which is operatively connected to an element of the locking device via at least one transmission element, according to the invention means being provided which detect the continuous movements and functional positions of the actuating drive or of the transmission element.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the distance between an object and a device of varying location, in which a first or second sensor arranged on the device emits a signal which is reflected by the object. The reflected signal is received by the sensor transmitting the signal and by the respective other sensor, and an evaluation device determines the propagation times between the transmission of the signal and the reception of the signal for each sensor and determines therefrom all the possible positions of the objects relative to the device of varying location referred to the sensor. The distance from the motor vehicle being determined from the corresponding positions of the measurements.

Abstract: A portable cat litter box and travel case wherein the portable box is comprised of two separate side compartments. One of the side compartments defines the litter box, and the second side defines a compartment within which various items necessary for proper pet care may be stored. The litter box has a substantially air tight sealing member removably secured to the top sidewall around its perimeter. Folding flanges are used to prevent a cat from inadvertently removing litter from the box upon exiting the litter box. Items which may be stored in the travel case include things such as extra food, spare liners for the litter box, a feeding bowl, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reliably determining the temperature of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular for controlling an air-conditioning system in the motor vehicle in which a sensor which detects the temperature of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle is ventilated by a fan motor. In a method for determining the temperature of the passenger compartment, in which the noise nuisance from the fan motor is eliminated, another motor vehicle device which generates a noise is operated simultaneously with the fan motor.