Abstract: Here is provided a paper splicing device having a tuning mechanism, and this tuning mechanism is provided with a tuning control section for tuning a rotary peripheral speed of a second rotor rotating in contact with the peripheral surface of the succeeding paper roll to a rotary peripheral speed of a first rotor rotating in contact with the peripheral surface of the preceding paper roll. To tune the above rotary peripheral speed of the paper rolls, the paper splicing device of the present invention comprises a cut section, a reference position detecting section, a rotational quantity detecting section, and a cut command section.

Abstract: A composite IC card for controlling information of a plurality of different enterprises using an IC card in which a memory is divided into a plurality of storage areas and which has a code store section for storing a plurality of codes necessary to access the storage areas, a first code specify section for specifying a first code corresponding to each enterprise, a second code specify section for specifying a second code set according to the security level of each storage area, a code read section responsive to an instruction to access a desired storage areas from an external device for reading the first and second codes from the code store means, a code collate section for collating the externally inputted code with the code read by the code read section, and a section for allowing the access to the desired storage area thus instructed when all collations in the collate section result in a match.

Abstract: An IC card including a control section and a writable memory, wherein the memory is provided with an index section and a storage area section for recording data. Storage areas are allocated in the memory by use of indices, namely, parameters including a start address of each storage area, a number of records, and a record length are written in each index and the control section calculates an address of each storage area by use of the parameters according to an address calculation program.

Abstract: There is provided an IC card having control means (1) and storage means (4), wherein storage means (4) comprises a storage area for storing information thereon, a secret identification number area for storing a predetermined secret identification number thereon, and an error count area for storing the number of times of improper input of the secret identification number, and wherein the control means (1) comprises comparison means (107, 112) for comparing a supplied secret identification number with the predetermined secret identification number stored on the secret identification number area, means (108, 113) for accessing to the storage area when the comparison means indicates coincidence as a result of comparison, error count means (120 to 126) for storing the number of times of discrepancy into the error count area when the comparison means indicates discrepancy as a result of comparison, storage area lock means (102, 104) for inhibiting access to the storage area when the error count means has counted a

Abstract: An IC card has at least a CPU and a memory unit having a plurality of storage areas allocated therein and can write or read information. The IC card includes an indication unit which indicates if the information written in the storage area is the information to be subjected to an updated information readout for reading only the latest information or the information to be subjected to a history information readout for reading the information written in the storage area, sequentially in a predetermined order. In accordance with an indication by the indication unit, a selective readout of the information in the storage area is possible between the updated information readout and the history information readout.

Abstract: Disclosed is an IC card having a fault check function comprising a ROM having test areas of the number corresponding to memory address lines so that predetermined various data necessary for executing a fault check are recorded in advance into the test areas, means for successively reading out the data previously recorded in the test areas, means for detecting coincidence of the respective data successively read out by the reading-out means with corresponding ones of said predetermined data previously recorded n the test areas, and means for making judgement as to whether a fault exists or not on the basis of a result of detection by the coincidence detecting means.

Abstract: An IC card which can set a security level for every memory area. A plurality of memory areas for storing data in accordance with the kinds of data; a secret identification number area for storing a plurality of secret identification numbers; a security level memory area for storing the input condition of the input secret identification number consisting of at least one of the secret identification numbers so as to specify this input condition for each memory area; and means for allowing the relevant memory area to be accessed after confirming that the secret identification number or numbers according to a predetermined security level were input.

Abstract: An IC card reader/writer apparatus includes at least two contactors in which IC cards are inserted, respectively, card detecting means for detecting that at least two IC cards have been loaded, and collating means for verifying that correct cipher codes of the two IC cards coincide with those inputted externally, respectively, wherein access to the contents stored in the IC cards is allowed only when the collation results in coincidence.

Abstract: An improved receptacle for storing articles and hanging clothing, the receptacle being used in a changeroom with a system having means for moving the receptacle between a lowered position of accessibility and an elevated position of inaccessibility. The improved receptacle includes a basket member for storing articles and a bail-like handle member which is of substantially inverted U-shaped configuration and provided with clothes supporting hooks. The handle member is arranged to be attached to the means for elevating or lowering the receptacle. The basket is movable relative to the bail-like handle member and is adapted to be supported by the bail-like handle member so that the clothes hooks carried by the bail-like handle member are free of loads from the basket member.

Abstract: The shaft driven by a reversible motor for opening and closing a door is provided with at least one reflective surface. An optical source/detector senses rotation of the shaft and generates a pulse each time one of the reflective surfaces passes. A programmable counter circuit counts the pulses in one direction when the door is opened and de-energizes the motor when a predetermined count is reached without the use of mechanical switches. The counter is decremented when the door is closed, and de-energizes the motor when the count returns to zero. Any obstruction will cause the system to stop the door if sensed during opening, or to reverse the door's direction if sensed during closing. Provision is made to account for any "coasting" the door may experience due to inertia; and the system will also track and permit small changes in the closed position of the door, as might occur if snow accumulates beneath the door.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved melt processable, self-temperature regulating, irradiation cross-linkable, electrically semi-conductive polymeric compositions which in conjunction with annealing at a temperature at or above their melt point temperatures subsequent to their having been radiation cross-linked provide for improved self-temperature regulating electrical heating devices including flexible electrical heating cables. Heating cables made in accordance with the invention comprise two or more elongate substantially parallel spaced-apart electrical conductors that are electrically inter-connected by means of extruded forms of the compositions which have been annealed at a temperature at or above their melt point temperatures prior and subsequent to their having been cross-linked by irradiation.

Abstract: A lever control for an engine transmission and the like having a transverse shaft secured in spaced frame plates and a face plate or cover traversing the outer edges of said spaced plates. A handle lever extends through the face plate and is connected to a control actuator plate rotatable on the shaft, and a detent operable from the handle lever is biased to normally engage selectively in a notched positioning gate mounted on one of said frame plates. An arcuate housing enclosing the gate and detent is mounted on the handle lever extending through the face plate. A preferred embodiment has a visual indicator showing the control positions which is illuminated to be visible day and night.

Abstract: A clip for securing a detachable electrical plug and cable assembly in an electrical receptacle having a hinged cover plate. The clip has first and second body members; means for securement of the first body member to the electrical plug and cable assembly; means for rotatably attaching the second body member relative the first body member; and biasing means integral with the first or second body members for pressing an adapted end of the second body member against the outside suface of the cover plate and bias the cover towards a closed position such that at least a portion of the inside surface of the cover plate presses against the plug to secure the electrical plug and cable assembly against relative movement with the receptacle. The first and second body members of the clip are preferably made from metallic wire or plate, but may be made from polymeric materials or combinations of polymeric and metallic materials.

Abstract: A method of making an improved permanently attachable coupling shell for use with coupling assemblies adapted for attachment to the end of a hose or tube used for the conveyance of fluids under pressure. The method provides a novel means of providing a plurality of solid integral three-dimensional circumferentially spaced barbs on the inner wall of the shell that controllably pierce the wall of the hose or tube to which the coupling assembly is attached and thereby increases the resistance to detachment of the assembly under pressurized and/or axially strain conditions. Included in the method, is a means of reducing or preventing bulging of the uncompressed outer surface or wall portion of the hose or tube adjacent the compressed portion thereof within the attached shell member.

Abstract: A connecting member is provided for connecting an automatic lubricating system to the conventional lubrication fittings provided for lubricating the bearings of a motor vehicle. The connecting member has a bore shaped to fit snugly about the head of the fitting and a bore between the check valve of the fitting and a feed line or other source of lubricant. The head of the fitting is pressed against an O-ring in the connecting member to seal the interface therebetween and is held in position by a removable wire clip which extends through the connecting member and against the shoulder of the fitting.

Abstract: An improved safety system for raising, lowering and supporting in an elevated or lowered position, a weighted article from an overhead support. The system includes a link chain passing over a safety pulling member, the link chain having one end permanently connected to the weighted article and the other end permanently connected to an attachment means positioned within reach of a person so that the person may pull the link chain downwardly to raise the weighted article to a desired elevation out of range of the person. The link chain has an improved locking member thereon which may be detachably attached to and locked to the attachment means. The locking member, once installed on the link chain at the proper position, is tamper proof and substantially break proof. The weighted article may be a clothes basket, or other receptacle, or any article in which it is desired to selectively suspend overhead out of reach of a person and then lower within range of a person.

Abstract: A hydraulic hose having a core tube, a layer of reinforcing material disposed about the core tube and a protective sheath about the reinforcing material is provided with a coupling member on one end thereof having a nipple inserted in the core tube and a shell disposed about the sheath of the hose. The shell has a plurality of circumferentially spaced integral solid three-dimensional barbs piercing the sheath and embedded in the reinforcing material. The barbs are preferably either conical or pyramidal and have a pointed apex in order that they can pierce the reinforcing material when the coupling member is installed on the end of the hose by insertion between fibers without cutting or tearing the reinforcing material.

Abstract: A hand actuated swaging device for securing a metallic fitting to an end of a hose has a one-piece cast frame with an integral die support. A ball screw and ball nut assembly is supported by the frame. The screw carries a pusher which presses a fitting into a swaging die without rotation with the screw. .Iadd.A generally triangularly shaped clamp is provided which is pivotally secured at its apex to side support members and having an arcuate shaped base disposed to press the die into an opening through an end member of the frame..Iaddend.

Abstract: A hand actuated swaging device for securing a metallic fitting to an end of a hose has a one-piece cast frame with an integral die support. A ball screw and ball nut assembly is supported by the frame. The screw carries a pusher which presses a fitting into a swaging die without rotation with the screw.