Abstract: The blood flow channel sections of an oxygenator and a blood resevoir are hydrophilized by treatment with an acid, an albumin solution, polyhydroxy methacrylate, corona discharge, plasma or ozone, so that it has highly improved wettability by the priming liquid and the blood to prevent blood foaming. The blood flow channel sections of a medical instrument may be additionally hydrophilized by treatment with a polymer containing hydroxyethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate or in addition thereto a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) block polymer.

Abstract: The present block copolymer contains a structural unit (A) derived from a compound represented by the general formula (I): CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.1 COOR.sub.2 R.sub.f, and also contains a structural unit (B) consisting of a polymer moiety represented by at least one of the structural formulae (III) and (IV) and another polymer moiety derived from a compound represented by the general formula (II): CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.3 R.sub.4. For preparing the above block copolymer, a block copolymer consisting of the structural unit (A) derived from a compound represented by the general formula (I): CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.1 COOR.sub.2 R.sub.f and the structural unit (B1) derived from a compound represented by the general formula (II): CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 and a compound represented by the general formula (V): CH.dbd.CR.sub.6 COO(R.sub.9).sub.t H are reacted with a compound represented by the general formula (VI): R.sub.10 COCl to allow a dehydrochlorination reaction to take place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and a method therefor for processing an input image and recording it on a recording medium. In particular, a predetermined original is registered in order to prevent bank bills or securities from being forged by color copying so that an original which is determined to be in coincidence with the registered original is subjected to a different processing from a usual processing.

Abstract: A camera having a finder, capable of photographing a first size and a second size, comprises a field frame for the first size, which is provided in front of an eye piece of said finder, and a field frame plate for the second size, which is provided in a manner to be movable between an objective lens and the eye piece of said finder and is formed with display portions for displaying portions other than a field frame and shielding portions. A field frame plate change-over mechanism retracts the field frame plate for the second size out of the optical path of the finder during the photographing of the first size, and disposes the field frame for the second size in the optical path of the finder between the objective lens and the eye piece during the photographing of the second size. This field frame plate shields the field frame for the first size by shielding portions of the field frame plate for the second size.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a reading unit for reading an original image, and a recording unit for recording an image. A control unit is also provided which controls the relative timing between the operations of the reading unit and the recording unit. The operation of the control unit enables the apparatus to perform a reading operation in a first mode, in which the reading unit reads an original image without the recording unit performing a recording operation, in parallel with a recording operation in a second mode, in which a different original image, read by the reading unit, is recorded by the recording unit, such that vibrations caused by either the reading operation in the first mode or the recording operation in the second mode do not affect the other operation. As a result of the structure of the apparatus, an advantageous feature can be attained in which the timing of a writing operation is controlled in accordance with the movement of the reading scanner.

Abstract: A rear wheel is provided with a steering characteristic such that a vehicle runs on a cornering path with a longitudinal center line of the vehicle substantially aligned with a tangential line of the cornering path throughout cornering movement. A fail judge device is provided for judging when a rear wheel steering device failure is present in light of a criterion based on a rear wheel steering. A criterion change device is also provided for changing the criterion between a transitional cornering condition, in which the vehicle is in an initial stage of a cornering movement just after a steering operation and before a cornering force acting on the vehicle body reaches a substantial value, and a steady cornering condition, in which the cornering force has reached the substantial value. A reverse phase control can be properly performed without failure judgment. This assures that a desirable driving feeling is provided for the driver when cornering as well as improved safety.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus worth multiple functions, there is provided a method of controlling the function of a peripheral equipment, such as for image filing, facsimile an image printing function, by the control unit of the image processing apparatus. The control program and display data, relating to the image processing function of such peripheral equipment are transferred to, and stored in the composite image processing apparatus, and in response to the selection of such image processing function, the control of the operation unit of the apparatus is switched to a control mode based on the transferred program and display data.

Abstract: A rear-wheel steering apparatus having a high-speed step motor revolving in accordance with a target steering angle ratio and a power cylinder for converting a change of the revolved angle of the motor to an amount of steering angle of rear wheels with a power assist by a hydraulic power. When a failure is detected in the rear-wheel steering system when the steering angle ratio is changed from in-phase to opposite phase, an oil pressure is released out of the power cylinder simultaneously with an interruption of current supply to the motor.

Abstract: In a four wheel steering system, the rear wheel turning mechanism is connected to the front wheel turning mechanism by way of a rear wheel turning angle ratio changing mechanism which is mechanically connected to both the front wheel turning mechanism and the rear wheel turning mechanism and transmits the mechanical displacement input thereinto from the front wheel turning mechanism to the rear wheel turning mechanism to drive the same by an amount the ratio of which to the amount of mechanical displacement input into the rear wheel turning angle ratio changing mechanism gives a predetermined rear wheel turning angle ratio. The rear wheel turning angle ratio changing mechanism is controlled in such a way that, when the front wheels are turned from the neutral position in a middle vehicle speed range, makes the rear wheel turning angle ratio negative for a moment immediately after initiation of turning of the front wheels and thereafter turns the same positive.

Abstract: In an electronic apparatus case, the cover thereof mounted on one side of the case body through the intermediary of a hinge member so that the cover can be opened and closed by the same. Further, a substantially T-shaped lock member is rotatably mounted on the other side of the case body and, at the same time, an elongated lock hole is formed on the side of the cover corresponding to the lock member, so that the cover can be secured in position by allowing the head section of the lock member to pass through the lock hole of the cover and rotating the lock member by 90.degree..

Abstract: A device for steering the rear wheels of a vehicle has a first motor controlled at least with respect to the steering angle of the steering wheel, a gear change mechanism for changing gear ratios, a second motor for controlling the gear ratio by driving the gear change mechanism, a steering mechanism for steering the rear wheels by transmitting a portion of the force equal to the product of the amount that the first motor is driven and the amount that the second motor is driven, a motor failure determination device for detecting motor failure when the amount that either of the first or second motors is driven is zero and the other of the motors is operated, and a control device for controlling both motors so that when motor failure is detected in one of the motors, the amount that the other motor is driven is brought to zero.

Abstract: A vehicle rear wheels steering apparatus is provided with a guide member having a guideway capable of freely tilting toward the axis of the rod member. Therefore, when the rod member rotates around the axis, an operating member provided on the outside of the rod member rotates around the rod member axis along the guideway to steer the rear wheels by an amount corresponding to an amount of rotation of the rod member and an amount of tilting of the guideway.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curing antifogging agent is disclosed. The composition includes block copolymer (a) having a hydrophilic polymer segment (a1) and a hydrophobic polymer segment (a2). A polar solvent (c) is provided in which the hydrophilic polymer segment (a1) can easily be dissolved while the hydrophobic polymer segment (a2) can not. It further includes a photopolymerizable compound (b), and a photopolymerization initiator (d). The block copolymer (a) contains at least one hydrophilic monomer selected from the group of: a (meth) acrylamide compound represented by the general formula: CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.1 CONR.sub.2 R.sub.3 ; a cyclic (meth)acrylamide compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## and a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate. Further, the hydrophilic polymer segment (a1) is formed by a radically polymerizable monomer having a functional group such as glycidyl group.

Abstract: An underwater housing has a housing body of which a bottom is open and a lid is fitted to the bottom opening in watertight fashion. A manually operable dial is rotatably mounted on an upper side of the housing body in such a manner that a portion of the manually operable dial projects from a rear side of the housing body. A driving gear is formed on a lower side of the manually operable dial, and is in mesh with a driven gear. Within the housing body, a coupling gear is formed coaxially on the driven gear. When the manually operable dial is rotated in a first direction, the coupling gear is rotated in a second direction, and causes a wind-up dial of a camera to rotate in turn in the first direction, that is, in the same direction as the manually operable dial. The manually operable dial is prevented from rotating in the second direction by a reverse-rotation-preventing member.

Abstract: A rear wheel steering apparatus for a vehicle, comprises a hydraulic cylinder for displacing a steering rod connected to left and right rear wheels axially, a centering spring for biasing the steering rod toward a neutral position, and a centering spring cancelling mechanism for preventing a biasing force of the centering spring from acting on the steering rod. A partition wall of the hydraulic cylinder defines an oil chamber in the cylinder and is formed as a cup shape having a central concave portion which constitutes a pressure chamber of the centering spring cancelling mechanism.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photographic film package with a flash unit, wherein a main capacitor of the flash unit is disposed above a film roll chamber and lies parallel to the film transporting direction. A battery is disposed between the film roll chamber and a cassette chamber, below the taking lens, and also lies parallel to the film transporting direction. The battery is entirely masked when the film package has been assembled. A printed circuit board of the flash unit is substantially rectangular and has a cut-out at the upper right corner thereof in which is mounted a light projector of the flash unit.

Abstract: An image processing mode setting apparatus for setting an image processing mode by using a special sheet such as a mark sheet includes a base plate on which a plurality of originals are stackable, an original feeding device for feeding the originals on the base plate one by one to the exposing position and for feeding out the originals onto the base plate after completion of the exposure, and a read-out unit to read the images of the originals fed to the exposing position by the feeding device. A sensor detects a mark sheet on which the image processing mode has been written on the basis of the image signal generated from the read-out unit. A memory stores the image processing mode written on the mark sheet which has been detected by the sensor and a setting unit sets the image processing mode stored in the memory for the original which is fed before the mark sheet after all of the originals on the base plate were fed.

Abstract: A four-wheel steering system includes a front wheel turning mechanism which turns the front wheels in response to the turning of the steering wheel, a rear wheel turning mechanism which turns the rear wheels in response to the turning of the steering wheel, and a power steering mechanism. The rear wheel turning mechanism changes the rear wheel turning angle ratio, which is the ratio of the rear wheel turning angle to the front wheel turning angle on the basis of predetermined rear wheel turning angle ratio characteristic curve. A selecting switch selects one of a plurality of rear wheel turning angle ratio characteristic curves according to the running condition of the vehicle and causes the rear wheel turning mechanism to change the rear wheel turning angle ratio on the basis of the rear wheel turning angle ratio characteristic curve selected. The assisting force of the power steering mechanism is changed according to the rear wheel turning angle ratio characteristic curve selected by the selecting switch.

Abstract: A rear steering control system for a motor vehicle includes an antiskid braking system which controls a braking force in a brake device in a respective wheel in accordance with a deceleration condition of the respective wheel so as to prevent wheel locking in a braking operation. The sytem includes a rear steering control system for establishing a ratio of steering amount of the rear wheels to that of the front wheels as a predetermined steering ratio characteristic. An input device inputs an operation condition of the antiskid braking system and an control condition of the brake device for the respective wheel conducted by the antiskid braking system to the rear steering control system. A device is provided in the system for amending the predetermined steering ratio characteristic in accordance with the control condition of the brake device for the respective wheel when the antiskid braking system is in operation.

Abstract: The blood flow channel sections of an oxygenator and a blood reservoir are hydrophilized by treatment with an acid, an albumin solution, polyhydroxy methacrylate, corona discharge, plasma or ozone, so that it has highly improved wettability by the priming liquid and the blood to prevent blood foaming. The blood flow channel sections of a medical instrument may be additionally hydrophilized by treatment with a polymer containing hydroxyethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate or in addition thereto a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) block polymer.