Abstract: This invention relates to a fuel composition comprising a base fuel having a final boiling point above 150° C. and an anti-foam, characterised in that the anti-foam comprises di-isobutylene in an amount greater than 2.5% by volume based on the total fuel composition. The addition of this anti-foam reduces the break-up time for any foam formed significantly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a pressurized steam boiler heated by a burner. The method includes the steps of monitoring the level of total dissolved solids in water contained in the boiler, monitoring the level of water in the boiler, monitoring the pressure of steam in the boiler, monitoring the firing rate of the burner; controlling the blow down of the boiler having regard to the level of total dissolved solids in water contained in the boiler, and controlling the flow rate of water into the boiler and the firing rate of the burner. All input signals relating to the monitoring steps are passed to a common control unit and all output signals relating to the controlling steps are transmitted from the common control unit.

Abstract: A treatment method for delivery of lidocaine or other type of skin treatment drug to a patient's skin, includes applying electrical bursts of pulses onto the patient's skin by way of electrodes provided on a head of a probe that is placed against the patient's skin. The treatment method also includes applying mechanical vibrations of a same frequency and phase as the bursts of pulses onto the patient's skin by way of a vibrating element provided on the head of the probe. At the same time as the above two steps are being performed, the treatment method includes providing, between the electrodes and the patient's skin, at least two solution-absorbing pads electrically insulated from each other and each one of the two solution-absorbing pads being in electrical contact with one or more of the electrodes on the head of the probe.

Abstract: A package substrate for improving electrical performance includes at least an insulating layer, a wiring layer and a ground/power layer. The wiring layer is formed on a top surface of the insulating layer, and includes a plurality of inner fingers, a plurality of outer fingers and a metal ring. A plurality of inner through holes are formed through the insulating layer to electrically connect corresponding inner fingers to bottom surface of the insulating layer. The ground/power layer has a plurality of openings formed on a bottom surface of the insulating layer. The plurality of inner through holes are crowded in groups to pass through the openings which are electrically isolated from the ground/power layer. Each group of the inner through holes are arranged in grid array or radial arrangement so that a distance between two adjacent openings not less than 0.2 mm for improving electrical performance of the ground/power layer.

Abstract: A high impedance can be maintained at a back gate of a MOS transistor constituting a CMOS integrated circuit when power is not supplied, and is switched to an impedance lower than the impedance in use of the CMOS integrated circuit by a switch driven by a power supply of the CMOS integrated circuit. Thus, it is possible to prevent surge breakdown and electrostatic breakdown, and to prevent occurrence of latch up breakdown.

Abstract: An outer hook mounting structure for a cargo box, comprising: a side panel formed by an outer panel and an inner panel extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle on a side of the cargo box; a reinforcement disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel and fixed to the inner panel; passage holes provided in correspondence with the outer panel, the reinforcement, and the inner panel; and an outer hook passing through the outer panel and having an end portion fixed to the reinforcement.

Abstract: A radiant heating system includes an air-to-fluid heat exchanger, a radiant heating loop and a pump and conduits to circulate heating fluid between the air-to-fluid heat exchanger and the radiant fluid loop. The air-to-fluid heat exchanger is installed within a hot air duct connected to a conventional forced air furnace; preferably in a section of the hot air duct located near the forced air furnace with an expanded cross-section. In operation, the apparatus uses heated air supplied by the forced air furnace to heat the heating fluid circulating through the apparatus. Some of the heat from an air flow supplied by the forced air furnace passing through the hot air duct is transferred to heating fluid in the air-to-fluid heat exchanger, installed within the hot air duct. This heating fluid is then circulated through a radiant heating loop to heat a desired area.

Abstract: The present invention is an axle kit for a tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle contains an endless track of a specified length, a suspension system, and two generally parallel rails attached to the suspension system containing a plurality of idler wheels attached to the parallel rails. The axle kit allows for replacement of the existing idler wheels with larger diameter idler wheels without a change of the specified length of the endless track. The axle kit comprises a first attachment member, a second attachment member and a main body. The main body comprises a first connection member, a second connection member, and a single machined cylindrical axle connected to the first and second connection members.

Abstract: A method for operating an anaerobic ammonium oxidation vessel in anaerobic ammonium oxidation in which ammonium and nitrite in water to be treated are simultaneously denitrified by anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria, the method comprising the steps of: withdrawing a part of the anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria from one anaerobic ammonium oxidation vessel in which the anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria have been acclimatized, and introducing the withdrawn anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria into another anaerobic ammonium oxidation vessel in which acclimatization is to be carried out to perform start-up operation, wherein the anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria having been acclimatized in the one anaerobic ammonium oxidation vessel are provided as microbe-immobilized materials in which the bacteria are attached to and immobilized on immobilizing materials or entrapped and immobilized in immobilizing materials.

Abstract: A train control system includes positioning systems at the end of the train and at the front of the train, allowing the conductor or engineer to unambiguously determine that no cars of the train have become detached. The positioning system at the end of the train is also used to verify that the entire train has cleared a block. This information can be relayed to a dispatcher, thereby eliminating the need for trackside sensing equipment. A control unit prevents the train from moving without an authorization that includes the train's current position.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure feeds; iii) an olefin-CO—X terpolymer derived from non-pure feeds; and iv) a non-linear olefin-CO—X terpolymer. A method of preparing the resins is also described.

Abstract: A detection device for an automobile seat includes a flexible pressure sensor having an upper face and a lower face, as well as a decoupling layer fixed on the lower face of the pressure sensor. The decoupling layer has a constant modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: The compact bill validator including a bill accommodating section comprises: a bill sending mechanism sending the bill inward from an inlet via a sending path; a bill identification section being provided to a mid part of the sending path; a turning section turning a traveling direction of the bill; and a bill accommodating section being contiguous with the bill sending mechanism, the bill accommodating section accommodating the bill which has been turned by the turning section. The bill accommodating section has an extended space, which corresponds to an outer part of the turning section. A rear part of the bill accommodated in the bill accommodating section is curved in the extended space.

Abstract: This invention provides semiconductor nanoparticles having fluorescence properties and comprising a modifying group represented by the following general formula bound to their surfaces, a method for producing the same, and a fluorescence reagent comprising semiconductor nanoparticles: —OY wherein Y is selected from a hydrogen atom, a metal atom, a semimetal atom, an organic group, or an organic group that is intermediated by a metal atom or a semimetal atom. In this method, the surfaces of the semiconductor nanoparticles were modified with a hydroxyl group or the like for stabilization. This realizes the production of semiconductor nanoparticles having fluorescence properties that significantly emit only the band gap fluorescence, the production of which at the industrial level was previously very difficult due to the necessity of many processes and from the viewpoint of technology and safety.

Abstract: Positioning recognition marks (A, B, C, D) are read by movable recognition means (5) for positioning objects (2, 4) to be bonded to each other. An alignment method includes a step of reading the recognition marks (A, B, C, D) during movement of the recognition means (5) before its complete stop, and a step of identifying absolute positions of the recognition marks (A, B, C, D) by correcting the mark recognition positions having been read based on a position feedback signal of the moving recognition means (5). A mounting method using the alignment method is also disclosed. It is possible to maintain a high alignment accuracy, eliminate necessity of assuring a settling time for complete stop of the movable recognition means (5), and significantly reduce the alignment time and mounting tact.

Abstract: A heating resistance flow rate measuring apparatus which can use a power source of an ECU in an automobile without requiring an expensive protective circuit and regulator. Heating of temperature detecting resistors themselves causes temperature changes on the windward and leeward sides, and these temperature changes depend on the amounts of heat generated by the temperature detecting resistors. The amounts of heat generated by the temperature detecting resistors depend on a voltage value of the ECU power source applied to the temperature detecting resistors, and an error is caused in a sensor output depending on a variation in the voltage of the ECU power source. Based on the finding that suppressing the amount of heat generated by the temperature detecting resistors is effective in avoiding the sensor output error caused depending on a variation in the output voltage of the ECU power source, means for suppressing the amount of heat generated by the temperature detecting resistors is disposed.

Abstract: A package for being electrically connected to an external printed wiring board and an external electronic device comprises a substrate, a semiconductor chip, a mold compound, and a connector. The substrate is electrically connected to the external printed wiring board. The semiconductor chip is disposed on and electrically connected to the substrate. The molding compound is used for encapsulating the semiconductor chip. The connector is disposed on the substrate for electrically connecting the semiconductor chip to the external electronic device.

Abstract: A network system has a plurality of nodes being operated by their communication application programs. In the network system, each of the nodes includes a transmission rate control module for obtaining a communication attribute required for controlling a communication band from the communication application program, a band information managing table for storing the obtained communication attribute, a band information transmitting module for delivering the band information of the local node to all the other nodes connected with the network, a band information receiving module for receiving the band information delivered by the band information transmitting module of another node and storing the band information in the band information managing table. The transmission rate control module is served to obtain the current band traffic on the basis of the band information stored in the band information managing table and perform the band control.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a monolithic product wherein a piece of stock is formed, then machined. The invention encompasses a monolithic product made by the process.

Abstract: A process for producing a lubricating oil basestock having at least 90 wt. % saturates and a VI of at least 105 by selectively hydroconverting a raffinate from a solvent extraction zone in a two step hydroconversion zone followed by a hydrofinishing zone, and a lubricating oil basestock produced by said process.