Abstract: An electric circuit device, such as an igniter for internal combustion engine ignition systems, has a metallic package which is floated from the electric ground, and an electric circuit which is formed by conductive patterns and circuit elements mounted on a ceramic substrate. Another conductive pattern is formed as a guard pattern along an outer periphery of the substrate and electrically grounded. The protective film is formed in a comb shape on the guard pattern, exposing the guard pattern only partly. The exposed guard pattern located close to the metallic package absorbs electric noises coming in through the metallic package.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for arraying and conveying rows of products is provided. The apparatus comprises a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a third conveyor. The delivery end of the first conveyor is adapted to move forwardly and rearwardly to transfer rows of products onto the second conveyor. The second conveyor is adapted to intermittently move transversely of the conveyance path and receives additional rows of products from the first conveyor and when a sufficient number of rows of products are arrayed on the second conveyor, they are transferred to a third conveyor at a high speed to be carried to a subsequent station. The third conveyor is then restored to a position to receive a fresh rows of products from the first conveyor.