Abstract: A printer 7 mounted on a time recorder 1 is provided with a read sensor 10 including a function for determining whether the inserted card is a program setting card or a time card T, a function for reading a program marked on an inserted card when said inserted card is a setting card P, and a function capable of reading an ID code of the card user from a mark TM which is marked in said number of days indicating column TS of the inserted time card when said inserted time card is the time card T.

Abstract: A pharmacuetical composition in the form of cream, foam or stick containng 2.5-10% by weight (S)-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid, 20-30% by weight and ethanol and 5-50% by weight propylene glycol, the ratio of ethanol to propylene glycol being 0.6-1 to 4:1.

Abstract: An image-data-system host computer outputs image data, the protocol of which is not disclosed. The image data outputted from the image-data-system host computer is transmitted via an image-data-system terminal and a video control unit to a data management unit. On the other hand, the data management unit decrypts in accordance with a protocol and acquires text data outputted from a text-system host computer whose protocol is disclosed. A signal transmitting unit transmits the image data and the text data outputted from the data management unit via a coaxial cable to a display unit. The display unit displays images in response to the image data and the text data received from the signal transmitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for guiding a missile in alignment onto a moving target. In particular, the guidance computer of the system has a first unit for estimating the state of the missile and the movements of a target on the basis of the measurement of the position of the missile with respect to a datum axis, obtained by angular deviation measuring means, and by using a model of the dynamic behavior of the missile as well as kinematic model of the target. Additionally, the guidance computer has a second unit linked to the first unit for deriving tracking orders and datum values for slaving the missile, and a third unit linked to the first and second units for deriving the control order applied to the missile and the first unit.

Abstract: An elastomeric mounting comprising a pair of rigid members (2, 3), an annular element (4) of elastomeric material sandwiched between confronting surfaces (6,7) of said members and a pillar (5) which extends centrally through the annular elastomeric element (4) into association with each of said rigid members, said pillar (5) being non-rigidly associated with at least one (2) of the rigid members whereby it is operative to prevent unlimited free separation of the rigid members (2,3) but allows the rigid members to move one towards the other to compress the elastomeric element (4) therebetween when the mounting is subject to applied compression load.

Abstract: A password (PW) restriction apparatus for cable television (CT) channels having a downward receiving signal controller (DRSC) for receiving a downward receiving signal output from a cable television transmitting/receiving portion (CTTRP) and transmitting digital signals to control the generation of video and audio (V and A) signals; a television/audio decoder (TAD) for decoding the digital signals to generate V and A; a central processing unit (CPU) for processing (PW) for enabling a user to at least select one of changing a password channel (PWC) and processing a new PW from the CTTRP; an upward transmitting signal controller for multiplexing a user-controlled signal and maintenance signal output from the CPU and transmitting the multiplexed signals to the CTTRP; an on-screen display controller for generating a user-controlled screen (UCS) on a user television screen and transmitting the generated USC to the TAD; a user-operated key pad for generating password channel selection (PWCS) and password channel re

Abstract: A transparent, electroconductive ink having therein ultra-fine ITO particles dispersed in a solvent or in a solvent containing a resin dissolved therein is coated and dried on a transparent support, then dried and optionally baked, and thereafter an overcoating liquid consisting essentially of silica sol is coated over the resulting transparent, electroconductive film formed on the support. This is then dried and optionally baked to obtain a transparent, electroconductive substrate having a specific resistance of 0.01 to 0.5 .OMEGA..multidot.cm, a haze value of 0 to 2%, and a volume content of the ultra-fine ITO particles in the film of being 40 to 75%. The substrate has a small surface resistivity and has excellent optical characteristics and weather resistance.

Abstract: A hollow industrial robot, especially suitable for process work such as spot and arc welding, sealing, painting, glueing, laser machining, etc., has a tubular lower robot arm, the lower end of which is pivotably journalled in a robot stand about a preferably horizontal first axis and is rotatably journalled about a second axis coinciding with the longitudinal axis of the arm. A tubular upper robot arm is articulately connected to the upper end of the lower robot arm via an articulated joint member in the form of a tubular sleeve obliquely cut off at both ends. The articulated joint member is journalled in the lower robot arm and is rotatable about a third axis, which intersects the second axis. The upper robot arm is journalled on the articulated joint member and is rotatable about a fourth axis, which intersects the third axis. The upper end of the lower robot arm is secured to a first conical toothed wheel, which engages with a second conical toothed wheel secured to the rear end of the upper robot arm.

Abstract: A bifunctional catalyst containing multimetal oxides, and a method for preparing the same, includes a support of a moulded mixture of silica and alumina in a weight ratio of 1:1.2-2.5, and upon the support is deposited 3-30% by weight of metal oxides based on the total weight of the catalyst. The metal elements of the metal oxides are at least two selected from transition metal of period 4 of the periodic table and lanthanide. The metal oxides of the catalyst exist in the state of non-composite oxides.

Abstract: Inputs output beams of a laser that have been oscillation-frequency modulated by an injection current control by a power source into a beam splitter through a lens and an isolator, detects beams reflected from a first half-mirror and passing through a path, beams reflected from a second half-mirror and passing through a path, and beams reflected from an object to be measured and passing through a path, with a photodetector, detects a beat frequency signal according to an optical interference of the above-described three types of reflected beams with a frequency detector, and calculates a distance to the object to be measured from the three beat frequencies with a signal processing unit. Can measure the distance in high precision by erasing a change rate of the oscillation frequency modulation and speed of light and by eliminating an influence of fluctuations, based on information of the three frequencies.

Abstract: A method is disclosed which uses propylene glycol alginate to improve the texture of food compositions. Pasta is provided which exhibits improved texture retention after refrigeration or freezing. In addition, the use of propylene glycol alginate allows the use of non-wheat flours, such as oat flour, corn flour, corn starch, pea flour, lima bean flour, soybean flour, and navy bean flour in the production of pasta-like foods.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing electrically-conductive balls on electrodes of workpieces so as to form projected electrodes includes a ball-placing head which picks up the conductive balls from a reservoir. Suction holes for respectively suction-holding the conductive balls are formed in a lower surface of a box member of the ball-placing head. Recesses are formed respectively in portions of this lower surface where the suction holes are not formed. The box member of the ball-placing head is caused to rest on an upper surface of layers of conductive balls stored in a container of the reservoir. In this condition gas is blown or injected into the container so as to fluidize the conductive balls. At this time the gas flows upward into the recesses in the lower surface of the box member, thereby sufficiently fluidizing the whole of the upper layer of conductive balls, so that all of the suction holes can effectively and securely pick up and hold the conductive balls.

Abstract: An apparatus for hydraulic actuation of a hinged cover on a vehicle having a working cylinder such that work spaces within the cylinder are respectively connected, via check valves, to a reversible pressure source. The check valves respectively contain a reciprocal unclosing facility, and the work spaces are connected, via a pilot valve, in parallel to the check valves. Between the one of the work space and one of the check valves, an emergency valve guiding off to the tank is interposed and is shut off during normal operation of the apparatus to allow a safe emergency actuation of the hinged cover.

Abstract: A binder solution of a phenolic novolak resin in solvent, preferably furfuryl alcohol containing at least one chemical agent such as amines containing one to five, preferably two to four, nitrogen atoms, glycerine or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the binder solution contains about 0.2 to about 1.5 weight percent water. The binder solution is for binding refractory objects, preferably those containing doloma (calcined dolomite) aggregate. Methods of mixing these ingredients and using the mixture are also disclosed. Bricks made from the doloma aggregate mixed with the binder solution show good ambient temperature green strength and enhanced modulus of rupture after curing and coking.

Abstract: A monoazo compound of the following formula(I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom; R.sub.2 represents a phenyl group or an alkyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent a hydrogen atom, an allyl group, a tetrahydrofurfuryl group, or an alkyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by a chlorine atom, a cyano group, an alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, a phenoxyalkoxy group, a phenoxy group, a phenyl group, a benzyloxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an alkoxycarbonyloxy group, an alkanoyloxy group, a benzoyloxy group, a phenoxycarbonyloxy group, an alkanoyl group, an alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl group, tetrahydrofurfuryloxy carbonyl group or an alkoxyalkoxy group; provided that R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not hydrogen atoms or a substituted alkyl group simultaneously; anda method for dyeing or printing a hydrophobic fiber material using the monoazo compound.

Abstract: Provided are alkaline storage batteries which are higher in active material utilization as compared with conventional batteries and which can maintain the high utilization even after long-term charge-discharge cycle. Cobalt hydroxide having a BET specific surface area of 20-30 m.sup.2 /g and obtained by neutralization reaction of a cobalt salt solution and an aqueous alkali solution in the presence of a reducing agent is added to a positive electrode active material.

Abstract: Upon issuance of a check, predetermined mark data are added to data and letters indicating an amount of money so as to be converted into new data and letters indicating the amount of money. Further, the printing capacity of a preset printing area on the check is compared with the volume of printing data to be printed, and a printing font to be used is selected in accordance with a result of the comparison. A separate template on which a plurality of initial printing positions and codes for indicating the initial printing positions are indicated is superposed with the check, and the corresponding code is inputted so as to designate an initial printing position. With this arrangement, it is possible to provide a small-sized printer which can enhance the visibility of the content printed on the check, can prevent the letters indicating an amount of money on the check from being raised so as to enhance the trust in banking transaction, and can easily set an optimum printing position.

Abstract: An electronic cash register is provided with a registration section, a display section, a memory and a control section, thereby making it possible to easily and surely inform a register operator of a message set by a manager. In a registration wait condition, the judgement is made as to whether or not message data has been registered in the memory. In the case where the message data has been registered, the message data is displayed by the display section. By further providing a transmission/reception section for making transmission to or reception from a plurality of electronic cash registers or a host computer, it is possible to transfer message data.