Abstract: A fiber optical displacement sensor having a wider range of measurable distances and displacements. The fiber optical displacement sensor includes collimation device, attached to ends of projecting and receiving optical fibers, for collimating a projection beam to be emitted from an end of the projecting optical fiber facing toward a surface to be measured and a reflected beam to be received by an end of the receiving optical fiber facing toward the surface to be measured.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing a disc on which, in addition to a coded information signal, a digital information signal divided into blocks is recorded as a subcode together with a block identification signal for identifying the blocks, comprises a reading device for reading the coded information signal and the subcode from the disc, a decoder for decoding the subcode to produce an information signal, a repeater for repeating the subcode read out by the reading device to the decoder in response to a repeat command, and a controller for controlling the reading device and the repeater.

Abstract: A data processor includes a CPU and an A/D converter for converting one of several analog inputs into digital data. A data memory stores data designating analog inputs to be converted. A circuit, responsive to an A/D conversion completion signal from the A/D converter, supplies a macro service operation request to the CPU, which interrupts the CPU without having to save the contents of a CPU program counter and a CPU status register. Upon completion of the A/D conversion, the converted digital data are stored in a predetermined location, and CPU execution resumes.

Abstract: A wire terminal attaching structure of a driven rotary body comprises a drive device for driving the driven rotary body, a cover for rotatably supporting and surrounding the driven rotary body, and an engaging device formed in the driven rotary body and engagable with a terminal portion of a wire. The engaging device has a guide groove connected to a circumferential groove formed in the driven rotary body and receiving the wire, and an inserted port communicated with the guide groove and receiving the terminal portion of the wire. The cover has a cut-out portion for exposing the guide groove and the inserted port. The cover comprises a base plate rotatably supporting the driven rotary body and a cover for surrounding the driven rotary body and having the cut-out portion. The wire is connected to an auxiliary member operated by the movement of the wire. The inserted port is disposed along the axial direction of the driven rotary body.

Abstract: A solder coating is applied to a metallized ceramic part in that at least two layers, in each case composed of nickel, copper, silver, zinc or tin, are applied chemically or galvanically. Under the soldering conditions molten solder metal forms on these layers. Useful layers for hard solders are those which are in each case composed of Ni, Cu or Ag. For example, a layer of nickel, copper or silver, with a layer thickness of at least 0.5 .mu.m, can be first applied to the metallized ceramic part, followed by at least one further layer of nickel, copper or silver with a layer thickness of 10-105 .mu.m, until a total layer thickness of 15-300 .mu.m is obtained.

Abstract: To smoothly introduce intake air or mixture through at least one intake valve and exhaust combustion gas through at least exhaust valve, an intake side conical wall surface is formed in an inner wall of the cylinder head in smooth continuous connection with a conical surface formed at an end of the intake valve seat, and an exhaust side conical wall surface is also formed in the inner wall of the cylinder head in smooth continuous connection with a conical surface formed at an end surface of the exhaust valve seat. It is preferable not to allow liquid fuel introduced through the intake to flow directly toward an ignition plug provided at the center of the cylinder, but to allow the introduced liquid fuel to flow directly toward the exhaust port along a flat surface, recess, groove, guide surface, etc. formed around the ignition plug for prevention of misfiring.

Abstract: In a superconducting thin film composed of compound oxide containing at least one of element selected from a group comprising Y, La, Gd, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Dy, Sm, Eu and Lu, Ba and Cu, improvement in that said thin film consists of a single crystal or polycrystal whose c-axis is orientated to a predetermined direction or mono-directionally.

Abstract: An information processor receives a residue number as an input and generates a mixed base number correspopnding to the residue number and a redundant residue digit corresponding to the residue number. The information processor includes a plurality of optical arithmetic and logic units (OALUs) arranged in channels and stages. Each digit of the residue number corresponds to a channel. Each channel produces a mixed base digit associated with the residue input number. The stages are serially arranged to successively generate mixed base digits corresponding to the residue number by performing modular multiplication and modular subtraction. Delay circuits are arranged parallel to the plurality of OALUs such that all of the mixed base digits are transmitted from the information processor at the same time. An additional channel of OALUs calculates the redundant residue digit based on the mixed base digits.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for treating waste materials to produce aggregates wherein pellets comprised of a mixture of solids, liquid wastes and clay are dried by hot air in a dryer. The pellets are then fed to the pyrolysis zone of a rotary kiln wherein they are heated by hot gas from an oxidation zone of the kiln to drive off most of the volatile gases. Remaining volatile gases and the fixed carbon in the waste are oxidized in the oxidation zone, and the silicates in the clay are vitrified in a vitrification zone of the kiln to produce aggregates which are crushed and screened. Volatile gases given off from the pyrolysis zone are mixed with exhaust gases from the dryer to feed the burner for the vitrification zone and to supply oxygen to the oxidation zone.

Abstract: A deviation of an actual reduction ratio from a desired reduction ratio is computed. A proportional and integral control is carried out so as to reduce the deviation in good response. A proportional term control gain and an integral term control gain are given different values for downshifting and upshifting, respectively, so as to provide a quick response in downshifting and a gradual response in upshifting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the removal of areas of material punched out from a material in sheet form by projecting, closed punching edges on the circumferential surface of at least one rotating punching cylinder by means of compressed air, which is fed into the punching cylinder and led out from the punching cylinder through outlet openings lying within the closed punching edges, wherein the compressed air from an opening in a side face of a member at least partially embracing the punching cylinder in a guided manner is fed to inlet openings assigned to the outlet openings, which inlet openings are located in a side face of the punching cylinder closely adjacent to the side face of the member.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device in which a data line and a holding circuit for storing data thereon are connected through a transmission gate comprised of an N-type MOS transistor and a P-type MOS transistor, wherein the semiconductor memory device comprises an initial potential setting circuit for setting an initial potiential on the data line prior to readout operation of data from the holding circuit; and a control circuit operative to allow the both transistors of the transmission gate to be turned on at the time of writing data into the holding circuit, and to allow one of the transistors to be turned on at the time of reading data from the holding circuit. Where a hold potential changes when data in the holding circuit has been read out onto the data line, such a change in the hold potential increases on resistance of one of the transistors which has been turned on of the transmission gate.

Abstract: A oil-fill opening 12 for introducing lubricating oil into an internal combustion engine provided with a cap 15 which has a bayonet lock. On the outside of the wall of the oil-fill opening there is an oil separator 22 through which the blow-by gases from the crankcase are conveyed to the intake manifold and/or to the clean-air side of the air filter. Oil collected in the oil separator 22 is returned through a return port 23, 24 between the oil separator 22 and the oil-fill opening 12. To prevent oil from getting into the oil separator when oil is poured into the oil-fill opening 12 and backing up therein so that under certain circumstances it reaches the clean-air side of the air filter, a shutter 25 in the form of a rotary slide valve, which covers the return port 23, 24 between the oil separator 22 and the oil-fill opening 12 when the cap 15 is removed, is provided within the oil-fill opening.

Abstract: In a fuel supply control system for an internal combustion engine, a voltage value to be applied to a fuel pump is controlled depending on a monitored alcohol concentration contained in a fuel to allow the fuel pump to supply a controlled amount of the fuel which is determined based on the monitored alcohol concentration contained in the fuel.

Abstract: This new cultivar of everbearing red raspberry is characterized by high yield (producing 55% of its overall spring production in June), early fruiting habits and exceptional vigor. It fruits 2-3 weeks earlier on second year floricanes than does Willamette.

Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Contender particularly characterized by its red flower color; flower diameter of 17 to 19 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; branches freely with or without pinching; intermediate vigor; responsiveness to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cream Tara particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form, anemone capitulum type, light yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum of up to 7.5 cm at maturity, with diameter of anemone cushion of up to 3 cm when grown as a pinched spray pot mum, uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days, medium plant height when grown as a pinched pot mum, and spreading and prolific branching pattern.

Abstract: A magnolia tree named Butterflies particularly characterized by its deep rich yellow flower color, thick display of cup-shaped flowers which are carried upright and are non-fading, start of vegetative growth only after tepals have fallen, pyramidal growing habit with single trunk and symmetrical branches, abundant dark green foliage, and hardiness to climate conditions in zones 5-9.

Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Vanguard particularly characterized by its red-purple flower color; flower diameter of 14 to 16 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 11 weeks in summer to 13 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous habit, with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; free branching with or without pinching; compact plant habit with intermediate vigor but with short internodes; good responsiveness to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.