Abstract: A deposition-preventing part, particularly a masking tool, which is used over an area to be protected from adhesion of a physical vapor deposition film, for physical vapor deposition apparatuses which are used to form physical vapor deposition films of metals, particularly noble metals, on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-E substrates. One or more of a solder-plated Cu wire, a solder-plated Cu foil tape, an Al foil tape and a synthetic resin tape are attached, in a peelable manner, on a solder film formed on the surface of the substrate of a deposition-preventing part such as a masking tool, which has a surface roughness of 0.01-1 .mu.m when expressed as the arithmetic mean roughness defined according to JIS B 0601, a thickness of 5-100 .mu.m and a melting point of 100-450.degree. C.

Abstract: A crystal oscillator and method for manufacturing same including excitation electrode portions formed upon a crystal substrate and thus forming an excitation portion of the area defined between the electrode portions. Axis inversion portions possess an electrical axis (-X) opposite to the electrical axis (X) of the excitation portion, these axis inversion portions being formed within the crystal substrate at a position other than that of the excitation portion. A stable resonance frequency and filter frequency can be obtained even under conditions of ambient temperature fluctuation, by means of a relatively simple temperature compensation circuit, wherein handling is easy and no complicated adjustment is necessary, and low costs can be realized.

Abstract: There is provided a hydrogen occluding alloy exhibiting high absorption and desorption speeds. A hydrogen occluding alloy comprising as an overall composition: 25 to 45 weight % Zr+Hf, wherein the Hf comprises not more than 4%, 1 to 12 weight % Ti, 10 to 20 weight % Mn, 2 to 12 weight % V, 0.6 to 5 weight % rare earth elements, and a balance Ni (of which content is not less than 25 weight %) and unavoidable impurities, and basically having a three-phase structure consisting of: a main phase which constitutes the matrix of the alloy and which is made of a Zr--Ni--Mn based alloy, a dispersed granular phase made of a rare earth elements--Ni type alloy distributed along the grain boundary of the main phase, and a flaky phase which is made of a Ni--Zr type alloy attached to the dispersed granular phase and intermittently distributed along the grain boundary mentioned above.

Abstract: First and second tips 4A and 4B are disposed on the outer periphery of the forward end of an end mill body 1 in a manner such that the tips 4A and 4B are displaced from each other about the periphery of the end mill body 1. The rotation loci of edges of the first and second tips 4A and 4B around the axis O of the end mill body 1 are mutually overlapped. The edge of the first tip 4A protrudes slightly farther toward the forward end of the end mill than the edge of the second tip 4B. Further, third tips 4C are disposed adjacent to the base end of the second tip 4B in such a manner that no gap is formed between the rotation locus of the edge of the third tip 4C located most adjacent to the forward end of the end mill body and the rotation locus of the rear end of the second tip 4B. As a consequence, the second tip 4B and the third tips 4C can be spirally disposed in the rearward rotating direction of the end mill as they extend toward the base end of the end mill.

Abstract: An antenna device including a radiating conductor film having two ends adjacent to each other and connecting the two ends in a loop-like shape, formed on an upper face of a dielectric base body in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having the upper face and a lower face in a square shape in parallel with each other, a grounding conductor film extending in a planar shape formed on the lower face of the dielectric base body, and feeding conductor films and respectively connected to the two ends of the radiating conductor film 12. The feeding conductor films extend in the up and down direction in parallel with each other one of which is connected to the grounding conductor film, are formed on a side face of the dielectric base body 11. The antenna device has high directivity and efficiently transmits and receives electromagnetic waves used in communication.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composite material is formed from a fabric, preferably woven, impregnated and preferably covered with a thermoplastic material (e.g. acrylic) constituting a monomer solvent and polymer mixture preferably in an approximately 2:1 ratio. The monomer changes the polymer viscosity to wet the fabric. The mixture contains small amounts of an initiator (e.g. benzoyl peroxide) for promoting the monomer polymerization and an inhibitor (e.g. hydroquinone) for preventing premature curing. Plastic sheets on the thermoplastic composite material inhibit the curing. An activator (e.g. tertiary amine) preferably applied to the material surface initiates the material curing at ambient temperatures when the plastic sheets are removed. To reproduce an article from a three-dimensional mold, the mold is disposed on a platform. After removing the plastic sheets, the thermoplastic composite material is disposed on the mold. A shroud (e.g.

Abstract: Solution films of a photosensitive metal arylketone alcoholate are micro-patterned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation under a mask. The resultant patterns are developed in an apolar solvent and annealed to provide thin film metal oxides for use in integrated circuits.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composite shingle which includes (a) a rectangular shingle sheet having an undivided headlap portion and a lower butt portion which is divided into spaced apart tabs and (b) an elongated backup strip of hue or color contrasting with said shingle sheet, positioned under the tabs of said butt portion and secured to the lower portion of the headlap, the bottom edge of said strip conforming in outline to the bottom edge of said tabs and extending below said tabs at a distance equal to the spaces between the tabs, so as to form a uniform border around tabs.

Abstract: A high vanadium, powder metallurgy cold work tool steel article and method for production. The nickel, chromium, vanadium, and carbon plus nitrogen contents of the steel are controlled during production to achieve a desired combination of corrosion resistance, metal to metal wear resistance, and hardenability.

Abstract: This invention provides a hydrogen occluding alloy exhibiting high absorption/desorption rates, and excellent initial activation, the alloy having a composition comprising, by wt %, 25% to 45% of Zr, 1% to 12% of Ti, 10% to 20 % of Mn, 2% to 12% of V, 0.5% to 5% of at least one rare earth element, preferably comprising La and/or Ce, optionally 0.1% to 4% of Hf, and a balance being Ni (25% or more of Ni) and unavoidable impurities. The alloy has a structure comprising: a main phase made of a Zr--Ni--Mn based alloy, numerous cracks, and a regenerated phase made of rare earth element-Ni type alloy, the regenerated phase being exposed on the surfaces of the cracks, as well as electrodes made of the alloy.

Abstract: A method for recycling a heat exchanger includes spreading the outer periphery of a metal pipe of a heat exchanger in a predetermined direction, and placing the heat exchanger in the rotary space of a crushing roll which rotates around the axis thereof while slanting at a predetermined angle in order to separate the heat exchanger to the metal pipe and radiating metal fins. The crushing apparatus is provided with a crushing assembly which incorporates a processing space extending at a downward slant at a predetermined angle, an inlet, and a crushing roll applied to the heat exchanger which is rotated about the axis thereof in the processing space and moving down the same.

Abstract: A coated hard alloy blade member is disclosed which includes a substrate formed of a hard alloy of a WC-based cemented carbide or a TiCN-based cermet, and a hard coating deposited on the substrate. The hard coating includes an inner layer of TiCN having unilaterally grown crystals of an elongated shape and an outer layer of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 having a crystal form .kappa. or .kappa.+.alpha. wherein .kappa.>.alpha.. The resulting blade member is highly resistant to wear and fracturing, and possesses cutting ability of a higher level.

Abstract: A fuel rod for a light water reactor comprises a cladding tube which comprises a zirconium alloy having a composition including 0.6 to 2.0% by weight of Nb, 0.5 to 1.5% by weight of Sn, 0.05 to 0.3% by weight of Fe, and the balance being Zr and incidental impurities; uranium oxide fuel pellets packed in the cladding tube; and end plugs closing both ends of the cladding tube. The cladding tube is sealed by TIG welding with the end plugs. Precipitates having grain diameters of 0.01 to 0.5 .mu.m and comprise intermetallic compounds containing Zr, Nb and Fe are present at grain boundaries in the structure of heat affected zones of the cladding tube, the heat affected zone being adjacent to a bead formed by TIG welding.

Abstract: A cutting method using a vibratory cutting tool enables efficient creation of chips by breaking or separating of chips, and can retard both a deterioration of machined surface roughness of a workpiece and an increase in cutting resistance. The vibration of the cutting tool is controlled so that the following expressions are satisfied when letting a period of rotation of a workpiece be T, a period of vibration of the cutting tool be t.sub.total, the time required for the cutting edge to move from a farthest position in the feed direction to a farthest position in the direction opposite to the feed direction be t.sub.d, and the time required for moving from the farthest position in the direction opposite to the feed direction to a next farthest position in the feed direction be t.sub.u in the period of vibration of the cutting edge: T.apprxeq.t.sub.total .times.n+t.sub.d, where n is 0 or a positive integer; and t.sub.d .noteq.t.sub.u.

Abstract: An anti-theft tag which when attached to an article containing a conductive surface properly transmits a signal to a control device to generate an alarm if the article has been taken without permission. The anti-theft tag includes a resonance circuit and a soft magnetic material disposed between an attaching face of the article and the resonance circuit. The soft magnetic material allows the anti-theft tag to provide a resonance frequency which is independent of the material the anti-theft tag is attached to. The soft magnetic material may be composed of, for example, any one of an amorphous alloy, PERMALLOY, electromagnetic soft iron, silicon steel sheet, sendust alloy, Fe--Al alloy, and soft magnetic ferrite. The soft magnetic material may also be a composite material of soft magnetic material flakes and a plastic.

Abstract: A transparent electrically conductive film having a surface resistivity of 10.sup.2 -10.sup.10 .OMEGA./.sup..quadrature., an overall light transmittance of at least 70%, and a haze value of at most 20% comprises an organic or inorganic transparent matrix having dispersed therein 0.01%-1 wt % of hollow carbon microfibers and 1%-40 wt % of an electrically conductive metal oxide powder (such as antimony-doped tin oxide) with an average primary particle diameter of 0.5 .mu.m or smaller. The matrix can be an organic polymer which is thermoplastic, thermosetting, or curable by ultraviolet radiation, or a metal oxide sol which can form an inorganic glass film, a hydrolyzable or heat decomposable organic metal compound, or the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading tool steel and high speed steel powder to a deformable mold for compacting is disclosed. The particles are exposed to a uniform vacuum during transfer from a sealed container through a sealed conduit and into a sealed deformable mold. By this method and apparatus, the particles are uniform throughout the container and substantially free of impurities, without requiring conventional outgassing.

Abstract: A high vanadium, powder metallurgy cold work tool steel article and method for production. The nickel, chromium, vanadium, and carbon plus nitrogen contents of the steel are controlled during production to achieve a desired combination of corrosion resistance, metal to metal wear resistance, and hardenability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen occluding alloy exhibiting high hydrogen absorption and desorption rates, and excellent initial activation in practical use, and a method of making it. There is provided a hydrogen occluding alloy having a composition comprising, by wt %, 32 to 38% of rare earth elements essentially consisting of La and/or Ce, 0.5 to 3.5% of Al, 0.5 to 10% of Mn, 0.005 to 0.5% of hydrogen, optionally 0.1 to 17% of Co, and the balance being Ni and unavoidable impurities; wherein the alloy has a microstructure characterized in that fine rare earth element hydride is dispersively distributed in a matrix having a CaCu.sub.5 -type crystal structure in a ratio of 0.5 to 20% by area. There are also provided electrodes and batteries containing such alloys, and methods of making and using such electrodes and batteries.