Abstract: A highway traffic control method is shown in which the control method (80) and phasing scheme (82) are defined and recall switches are set (84) every cycle of operation. In time-of-day control methods (FIGS. 14 and 15) timing parameters (86) also are defined every cycle, and common cycle length and planned offset are computed (90) at the local master controller (16). Offset deviation is measured (94) and used along with the computed cycle length for adjustment of the local signal timing (96). Following execution of signal control, the control method, phasing scheme and timing parameters are defined and recall switches set in preparation for the next cycle of operation. In the traffic-responsive method, traffic data from local detectors are obtained and processed (100) and, using this data, signal timing parameters are computed using linear programming (102). In the traffic-adaptive method (FIG.

Abstract: A photo-solidification modeling device for forming a solidified image having a desired model shape by exposing to light a liquid capable of being solidified in receipt of the light in a region corresponding to the desired model shape. Data indicative of a regularly spaced region is provided in addition to data indicative of the region corresponding to the desired model shape, and an exposure region is set according to the additional data. Accordingly, the generation of distortion of the model during the modeling process can be well suppressed without considering and inputting a position or the like of the supporting rib.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a gramineous hybrid plant produced from a rice-derived protoplast and another gramineous plant-derived protoplast. Also provided by the invention is an efficient process for preparing such a gramineous hybrid plant wherein a protoplast is prepared from a callus or suspension cell of a rice plant (Oryza sativa), another protoplast is separately prepared from a callus or suspension cell of another gramineous plant, these protoplasts are subjected to cell fusion by electric treatment, the thus fused cells are cultivated in a culture medium containing cultured rice cells as nurse cells, and the thus formed colonies are then cultivated in a culture medium containing a plant hormone such as 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Abstract: A liquid egg having a reduced cholesterol content and a flavor and taste which is comparable to conventional liquid egg is disclosed. The liquid egg is produced by contacting liquid egg with a supercritical fluid to extract cholesterol from the liquid egg.

Abstract: A method for operating a plural number of batch type reduced-pressure fryer units, the method including: connecting the fryer units, through a switch means, with vacuum pump lines including an initial vacuum pump line serving to reduce the frying bath pressure of a selected one of the fryer units in the stage of an initial frying treatment and a finish vacuum pump line serving to maintaining the frying baths of a plural number of the frying units simultaneously in reduced pressure condition in the stage of a finish frying treatment; while holding the respective vacuum pump lines in operation, switching the vacuum pump lines to connect the initial vacuum pump line with a selected fryer unit to reduce the pressure of the frying bath thereof for the initial frying treatment; switching the vacuum pump line to connect the selected fryer unit with the finish vacuum pump line for the finish frying treatment upon completion of the initial frying treatment; switching the vacuum pump lines to disconnect the selected fr

Abstract: The present invention provides a glycoprotein derived from human cell membrane, which has a molecular weight of 20 to 25 Kd as estimated by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and contains N-glycoside type carbohydrate chain and phosphatidylinositol, and possesses an inhibitory activity to complement-mediated cell membrane damage. The present invention further provides a gene coding for the glycoprotein, and a method for the production of the glycoprotein and the gene therefor.

Abstract: The method of producing bromine-processed graphite fibers comprises preparing gas phase grown carbon fibers by bringing a substrate carrying thereon ultrafine particles of metal catalyst into contact with hydrocarbon compound under a high temperature, graphitizing the thus obtained fibers to obtain graphite fibers having such a crystal structure as carbon hexagonal network face is substantially in parallel with the axis of fibers and is oriented coaxially, and then bringing the thus obtained graphite fibers and bromine at a temperature lower than 60.degree. C. and for a time at least for 10 min.. In this case, the specific value for the length of the repeat distance along the c axis direction in the crystals is within a range from 10 to 40 .ANG..

Abstract: A process for producing liquid egg having a reduced cholesterol content having flavor and taste comparable to conventional liquid egg having a normal cholesterol content is disclosed. The liquid egg having a reduced cholesterol content is produced by contacting liquid egg with a supercritical fluid to extract cholesterol from the liquid egg. Food whose raw material is the liquid egg having a reduced cholesterol content produced by the above process is also disclosed, as well as a new use for a wetted wall column system for producing the liquid egg noted above.

Abstract: Fluorinated graphite fibers comprising an intercalated compound of graphite fibers, having a three-dimensional crystal structure in which carbon hexagonal network faces are substantially in parallel with the axis of the fibers, and are oriented in a coaxial manner, and fluorine, wherein the length of repeating periods in the direction of the C-axis of the crystals coexist within a range from 5 to 24 .ANG..

Abstract: A sheet-like pad having a grid pattern constituted by X-axis grid lines and Y-axis grid lines perpendicular to the X-axis grid lines, and adapted to be placed between a document and an optical reader of a type which comprises an optical scanner for scanning the document to read an image on the document while the document is radiated with first rays of light emitted therefrom and a position sensor for reading the grid pattern for locating the position of the optical reader on the document while the document is radiated with second rays of light emitted therefrom. The sheet-like pad comprises a film-like base having upper and lower surfaces opposite to each other, reflective layers formed on the upper surface of the base for periodically reflecting the second rays of light in first and second directions perpendicular to each other, and a protective layer formed on the upper surface of the base so as to overlay the reflective layers.

Abstract: A flat plastic key is designed to actuate a rotary cylinder lock having lock tumblers, an elongated key receptable for receiving the key and a rotary lock face including a rectangular lock entrance slot with spaced apart sidwalls. The key and the lock include alignable longitudinal axes. The plastic key includes a head for receiving a lock actuating input torque within a force input area. The key also includes a shank having a first end surface joined to the end surface of the head and a spaced apart second end surface. The shank is designed to extend through the lock entrance slot of the lock face. When fully inserted, the resulting area of overlap between the sides of the fully inserted key shank and the lock entrance slot define a shank torque transfer surface where torque is transferred from the shank to the sidewalls of the lock entrance slot. The key also includes a solid plastic bit and a rigid metal insert.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a method of molding inorganic powders, primarily ceramic powders, in which a binder fluid having a specific freezing point, typically water, is added to the powder to be molded to form a mixture, after which a mold having the desired cavity is filled with the said mixture. The mixture is then pressure molded and rapidly cooled, freezing the binder fluid to produce a frozen molded shape, which is then dried to remove the binder fluid and sintered.The amount of the binder fluid of specific freezing point to be added to the said inorganic powder is the minimum amount that will satisfy the dual demands of flowability during molding and shape retention after the removal of the binder fluid, with from 25 to 50 vol % generally being appropriate. Holding is achieved by injection molding, compression molding or other technique in which pressure is applied to the material in the mold.

Abstract: A plastic combination key and key holder wherein the key holder is a card-shaped plastic body having at least one key-shaped recess or opening therein with a portion thereof not extending entirely through the holder and having a projecting bulbous head snap pin. The key is a molded plastic key having a head portion which has a reduced thickness portion with an opening therethrough. The opening is dimensioned to mate with the holder projection to allow the key to be snapped onto the holder and to be snapped off of the holder with the reduced thickness portion of the head overlying the portion of the holder having the projecting pin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding food take-out device which comprises a food take-out portion and a handle portion connected to or integrally formed with the food take-out portion. The handle portion comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending sections at least of which is foldable and mating engaging elements are formed on the handle portion sections to detachably maintain the handle portion sections intheir engaging condition.

Abstract: This invention provides novel N-cyclohexyl-polycarboxamide compounds having inclusion power for a variety of compounds, the N-cyclohexyl-polycarboxamide compound being of the general formula ##STR1## where R is a benzene ring, an ethylidene group, a benzylidene group, a 1,2-cyclohexylene group, a 1,2-cyclohexenylene-4 group, or a 2,3-, 2,5- or 2,6-pyridinediyl group, and n is equal to 2, 3 or 4 when R is a benzene ring, and equal to 2 when R is one of the aforesaid groups excluding a benzene ring. These compounds exhibit the host function of taking up a variety of compounds as guest compounds to form inclusion complexes, and can be utilized for the separation and purification thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a method of molding metallic powders, in which a binder fluid having a specific freezing point, typically water, is added to the metallic powder to be molded to form a mixture, after which a die having the desired cavity is filled with said mixture. The mixture is then pressure molded and rapidly cooled, freezing the binder fluid to produce a frozen molded shape, which is then dried to remove the binder fluid and sintered.The amount of the binder fluid of specific freezing point to be added to the said metallic powder is the minimum amount that will satisfy the dual demands of flowability during molding and shape retention after the removal of the binder fluid, with from 25 to 50 vol% generally being appropriate. Molding is achieved by injection molding, compression molding or other technique in which pressure is applied to the material in the mold.

Abstract: Preservable granular particulate "tofu" (soybean curd), which is smooth and does not liberate water during storage and therefor is suited to an alternative for salad topping, tofu spread and scrambled egg, can be produced by coagulating soybean milk or soybean protein paste in heated oil at a temperature between above 75.degree. C. and below 140.degree. C. The soybean milk is of a higher concentration than that conventionally used for producing ordinary tofu. Hardening of the granular tofu which is caused with increased solid contents can be overcome by elevating the pH of the paste as compared with that used in production of ordinary tofu. A small amount of egg white is desirably added to coagulate the soybean milk smoothly in a shorter period of time in heated oil. The granular tofu thus prepared is preservable and does not liberate water during storage, because the coagulation is done at a higher temperature than in the case of ordinary tofu, and the surface of granule is covered with an oily film.

Abstract: A water-resistant shaped structure of gypsum comprising (A) calcium sulfate dihydrate formed by hardening of calcium sulfate capable of hydration reaction, (B) a calcium type filler for filling up spaces among crystalline particles of said calcium sulfate dihydrate and (C) a water-insoluble or hardly water-soluble salt of a polybasic acid having a second stage dissociation constant of 10.sup.-3 to 10.sup.-10, especially 10.sup.-4 to 10.sup.-9, as measured at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: Fish meat as raw material suitable for the manufacture of fish meat powder retaining fresh meat activity is obtained by subjecting low fat fish meat to a bleaching using an aqueous solution of a fatty acid ester of sugar alcohol or sucrose or a mixture thereof in the presence of dissolved calcium or magnesium ions. The pH of the bleaching solution is adjusted to approximately the isoelectric point of the particular fish meat protein being processed.