Abstract: A method for embodying a display cell with a counter-electrode contact pickup. Contact blocks 12 are separated from counter-electrode contacts 20 by passivation film 22. The electrodes linked between the counter-electrode and the contacts 20 are obtained by calcining the glue of the blocks so as to render them conductive by using a laser beam 30. In addition, the passivation film 22 is perforated by using the laser beam 30. This method finds particular application in the embodiment of liquid crystal display screens.

Abstract: A type of electronic circuit, called an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), is used to customize the functions in a semiconductor chip as defined by a user. ASIC includes a microprocessor, functional inputs and outputs, connection circuits, electronic gates, inhibition gates and links to perform "application specific" operations. The user chooses the functions and the arrangement of the various connection circuits from a menu of predetermined functions. Once the ASIC has been defined by the user, it is ready for manufacturing.

Abstract: A variable reluctance absolute angular position sensor, having at least one stator detector (2). The dector includes: at least one stationary magnetic circuit (4, 4', 4") of ferromagnetic material provided with a length of annular housing (5, 5', 5"), and extending over an angular sector .alpha.; and at least one annular winding (6) housed in part in the annular housing; and at least one rotor unit (3) comprising at least one annular segment (7) of ferromagnetic material extending over an angular sector .beta. of no more than 360.degree.-.alpha., and situated facing the winding (6) and being rotated coaxially with the winding (6) while facing the winding in such a manner that magnetic flux passes radially between the stator detector (2) and the rotor unit (3).

Abstract: A solenoid valve comprising an electromagnetic coil (6) wound on the hub of a bobbin (5) of a plastic material, a metallic central core (10) disposed in the hub (7) of the bobbin, the core forming an axial conduit, and an armature (15) which can be displaced by electromagnetic forces axially towards an end of the said axial conduit in order to control the flow of gas in the said conduit. To this end a thread (11) is formed on the outer surface of the core to cooperate with the inner surface of the hub for the purpose of adjustment of the axial position of the core with respect to the armature.

Abstract: A device for separating a stack of sheets in an office machine such as a simile machine, comprising an extractor roller (18), a presser member (14) pressed resiliently in the direction of the roller, and a stop (5) limiting the maximum distance between the extractor roller and the presser member. The stop is mounted so as to slide inside a supporting part (1) in the direction of the presser member. A spring pushes the stop toward the presser member, and a locking collar (11, 12) limits its sliding distance. The presser member is mounted on the supporting part so as to provide an integral device, improving reliability and reducing assembly time.

Abstract: A point-of-transaction system for processing electronic payments of transions includes portable payment terminals, each having a keyboard for entering transaction data and an interface for communicating without wires with a distant central station and, in turn, to a processing center in telephone communication with the central station.

Abstract: The miniaturizable sensor comprises an insulating substrate (10) supporting first measurement electrode (24) and comprising a flexible measurement arm (18) of conductive or semiconductor material, one end of which is secured to the substrate (10) and the other end of which constitutes a second electrode facing the first electrode. The first end of the measurement arm is secured to the substrate via a beam (16) having a bending modulus at least ten times greater than that of the measurement arm (18) and substantially parallel to the measurement arm and via a foot (14) rigidly secured to the substrate (10) and situated between the two ends of the measurement arm, the connections of the beam (16) to the measurement arm (18) and to the foot (14) being of the fixed-end type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic drive device enabling a member placed one side of a non-magnetic wall to be driven by a rotary drive shaft placed on the other side of the wall. The driven member is mounted to rock about an oscillation axis orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft and carries an axially-magnetized magnet whose outside surface has a right cross-section in the plane containing the oscillation axis and the axis of rotation of the drive shaft that is in the form of a circle centered on the oscillation axis. The drive shaft carries an axially-magnetized magnet offset from the axis of the drive shaft.

Abstract: An assembly for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation valve for an internal combustion engine, including a vacuum regulator with an inlet adapted to be connected to a vacuum source, and a solenoid valve with an inlet connected to the outlet of the vacuum regulator and with an outlet arranged to be connected to the control inlet of the recirculation valve to furnish a vacuum to the control inlet as a function of an electrical control signal of the solenoid valve. The body of the vacuum regulator is formed of a single part with the closure cap of the body of the solenoid valve, and a conduit formed in the part communicates the interior of the body of the vacuum regulator with the interior of the body of the solenoid valve.

Abstract: The machine includes a frame (11) and a film (12) for one of two substrates (1, 2) to be pressed onto the other under a plate (4). It is then possible to polymerize by points a glue joint (3) so as to assemble the two substrates. Accurate displacement means (7, 8, 9, 10) and observation means (13, 14, 15) are also provided. Application for the embodiment of liquid crystal cells.

Abstract: A circuit for measuring variations in the capacitance of a variable capacr forming part of a sensor includes an oscillator which generates an alternating signal which is supplied to two branches of a detection bridge. The first branch includes the variable capacitor connected in series with a variable capacitance diode. The second branch includes a capacitor connected in series with a variable capacitance diode. A differential stage has each of its in puts connected to the common point of a respective one of the branches. Synchronous demodulation means connected to the oscillator, are connected to the output of the differential stage for delivering a DC unbalance voltage Ve which is injected by a feedback line to the common point of the first branch, thereby continuously balancing the detection bridge.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a connector cap for linkage between an electrical cable and an elbowed high-voltage output shaft (1; 20; 35, 35') of an ignition device (2; 19). To that end, it includes locking means (8; 14; 22; 31; 32) for locking it counter to a movement in a direction parallel to the cable axis.

Abstract: The detector includes a unipolar Hall effect pickup (3) for detecting the passage of a target (14) of soft magnetic material that is movable in displacement with the piston of the first cylinder and is intended to loop the field lines of a permanent magnet (4) to the sensitive zone of the pickup (3). The detector includes two magnets (4, 5) arranged to cancel the resting magnetic induction in the sensitive zone of the pickup (3).

Abstract: A method of assembling a mechanical part on a support includes making a projecting thickening situated substantially over a connection face of an anchor block of the part; depositing a layer of one of the components of a eutectic on at least one fixing zone of the support; using a tool for holding the thickening to move the part so that its connection face co-operates with the fixing zone of the support; raising the temperature of the eutectic point of the eutectic; exerting localized force on the thickening; and simultaneously subjecting the part or the support to mechanical stresses. The invention is particularly applicable to assembling a capacitive sensor. The invention is also directed to a mechanical part for carrying out the assembly method, as well as a tool for grasping the mechanical part.

Abstract: A circuit for controlling the lines of a display screen and including a t means with a single output is disclosed. The test means includes a single test control line (LCT), a single test output line (LST) and a plurality of sample holders (CEBj) and associated gates (Pj) and switches (Ij). The output voltage of the sample holders is transmitted onto a test output block (ST).

Abstract: A method and assembly for installing a plurality of ignition coils (12) on an engine block. The invention includes molding a housing (1) from an electrically insulating material. The housing having a plurality of receptacles (4) for the coils and including inserts for attachment of the housing to the engine block. The coils are placed in receptacles with appropriate wiring, and the connections (23, 24) of the receptacles are connected to the primary and secondary windings of the coils. When all connections are made, an electrically insulating resin (25) is poured into the housing which embeds the coils and their cable connections. Finally, the housing is fixed on the engine block with the appropriate receptacle properly aligned with its respective sparkplug.

Abstract: Magnetic characters arranged in a row on a check are read in an apparatus effecting relative linear displacement between the check and a magnetic reader. The displacement is effected either by manually removing the check from the apparatus, or by manually moving the reader.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for a forming integrated circuit on a semiconductor chip, said semiconductor chip having the first surface having a central region and a peripheral region including forming more than one contact region on each line connecting two active regions of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A bill publishing apparatus is disclosed, for payment by use of a bank ca including an element for receiving a bank card, an element for receiving a bill, a printing drum with rotary wheels each carrying a series of characters and a mobile carriage carrying a printing roller. Each drum wheel is fast for rotation with a coding disk carrying a series of codes associated respectively with the characters of the wheel. An element for reading the codes and an element controlled by the reading element are provided for recording an angular positions of the wheels and so values of the characters.

Abstract: A dial needle is mounted on a drive shaft of a measuring instrument. The dle includes a body and a support, both mounted on the drive shaft. The body and the support are initially connected in a one-piece construction in which the body is spaced axially from the support. Upon axially moving the body along the shaft to the support, weakened zones break, thereby detaching the body from the support. A pointer on the body is angularly turnable to an indexed position by a peripheral projection and a complementary recess provided on the support and the body.