Abstract: A sheet post-processing apparatus having a sheet tray, a sheet transportation path for guiding a sheet into the sheet tray, a bypass path bypassing a part of the sheet transportation path for guiding a sheet into the sheet tray, a post-processing mechanism for performing a post-processing operation on one set of sheets retained in the sheet tray, and a sheet transportation mechanism for feeding the sheet into the sheet tray. During the post-processing operation performed on the one set of sheets previously fed into the sheet tray, the first sheet of the next sheet set is once stopped in one of the transportation path and the bypass path, and the second sheet of the next sheet set is introduced into the other of the bypass path and the transportation path. Upon completion of the post-processing operation performed on the one sheet set, the first and second sheets of the next sheet set are fed into the sheet tray.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for mounting a connector onto a substrate. The assembly includes a metal connector shell having an integral mounting bracket with a hole for receiving a fastener extending therethrough from the substrate at one side of the bracket. A fastening nut is engageable with the fastener at an opposite side of the bracket. The fastening nut is releasably retained on the bracket for holding the nut prior to engagement with the fastener.

Abstract: Disclosed are a positive charging color toner comprising a coloring agent and a positive charging electric charge controlling material in a fixing resin, wherein the fixing rein is an urethane-modified polyester resin having an acid value of not more than 5 KOHmg/g, a hydroxyl value of not more than 9 KOHmg/g, a weight-average molecular weight of 8,000 to 120,000 and a number-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 70,000, and the positive charging electric charge controlling material is (a) a quaternary ammonium salt having a melting point of not less than 200° C., or (b) a styrene-acrylate copolymer having a trisubstituted amminio group and a glass transition temperature Tg of not less than 55° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are a positive charging color toner comprising a coloring agent and a positive charging electric charge controlling material in a fixing resin, wherein the fixing rein is an urethane-modified polyester resin having an acid value of not more than 5 KOHmg/g, a hydroxyl value of not more than 9 KOHmg/g, a weight-average molecular weight of 8,000 to 120,000 and a number-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 70,000, and the positive charging electric charge controlling material is (a) a quaternary ammonium salt having a melting point of not less than 200.degree. C., or (b) a styrene-acrylate copolymer having a trisubstituted amminio group and a glass transition temperature Tg of not less than 55.degree. C.

Abstract: A burner replacing system has a rail mounted in a ring around the outer periphery of burners mounted radially at the middle of a gas turbine. A carriage turns around the burners via the rail; and supports a pull-out slide via a rotary shaft which turns the slide up and down in the direction of a center axis of the gas turbine. Another rotary shaft turns the slide right and left around a radial axis of the gas turbine. The slide moves in the axial direction of the burners. A hand for gripping the burner is supported by the pull-out slide via a centering slide which moves up and down in the radial direction of the burner. An alternate system has a pull-out slide which is supported by the carriage and moves forward and backward in the axial direction of the burner. A telescopic slide is supported by the pull-out slide and expands in the axial direction of the burner. The hand is provided at the edge of the telescopic slide to grip the burner.

Abstract: A two-component binder-type magnetic carrier for developing agent comprising a magnetic powder and a binder resin. The carrier particles contain dispersed therein a release agent of the type of a metal soap and have abrasive or collapsible surfaces. By using the developing agent which contains this carrier, the magnetic powder peels off the carrier particle surfaces maintaining a controlled particle diameter and amount. Therefore, the carrier particles possess fresh surfaces at all times, whereby the occurrence of spent toner is effectively prevented and the charging amount of the toner is stably maintained.

Abstract: Toner for developing electrostatic images contains at least a colorant and a charge control dye in a binding resin which is the main component thereof, the toner having a surface dye density of less than 5.times.10.sup.-3 g/g and containing a monomer having a charge control polar group within the range of 0.01 to 5 weight percent based on the weight of the toner. The binding resin is preferably formed from at least one kind of monomer selected from a group consisting of vinyl aromatic monomers, acrylic type monomers, vinyl ester type monomers, vinyl ether type monomers, diolefin type monomers and monoolefin type monomers, and further preferably from at least one kind of monomer selected from a group consisting of styrene, ester acrylate and ester methacrylate. Also, the binding resin may be formed from at least one kind of monomer selected from a group consisting of polyester, phenol and epoxy resins. It is desirable that the colorant be used in 0.

Abstract: Spheroidal toner for developing electrostatic images is composed of a binding resin as its main component in which at least carbon black and a dispersion stabilizer for the carbon black are contained, the conductivity of the toner being in the range of 5.times.10.sup.-11 to 5.times.10.sup.-9 S/cm. The conductivity of the toner is preferably within the range of 4.times.10.sup.-10 to 5.times.10.sup.-9 S/cm. It is also desirable that the dispersion stabilizer be composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of oil-soluble dyes, coupling agents, and surfactants, and that according to Wadel's practical spheroidicity, the toner be within the range of 0.95 to 1.0.

Abstract: Disclosed a process for the preparation of polymer particles, which comprises suspending a polymerizable monomer, a radical initiator and a hardly soluble inorganic dispersant in a dispersion medium and carrying out polymerization in this state, wherein a hardly soluble inorganic dispersant, the solubility of which is changed according to the pH value in the dispersion medium and which is precipitated at a pH value within a certain pH value region of the dispersion medium, is used as the dispersant, suspension of the polymerizable monomer in the dispersion medium is carried out in the state where the dispersant is dissolved in the dispersion medium, an acid or base is then added to adjust the pH value of the dispersion medium to a predetermined level to precipitate the dispersant, and the polymerization is initiated in the state where oil drops having a fine particulate size are formed.

Abstract: A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a foot rest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of the floor portion, the foot rest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from the front portion of the floor portion at least to the vicinity of a steering support member of the front wheel.Sufficient longitudinal floor length is obtainable, without extension of the wheel base, to assure a comfortable freedom of the driver at his feet.

Abstract: A multi-wheeled vehicle of the motorcycle or motor scooter type including having a vehicle body including a front cover, a rear cover and a low-slung step portion which extends beneath the line connecting the front and rear axle of the vehicle. The vehicle is provided with a tandem seat which is positioned downwardly and forwardly. The vehicle body includes a frame having two lower members and one upper member arranged at the apices of a triangle and, in a preferred embodiment, at the apices of an isosceles triangle. A fuel tank is provided in the protected space between the body members and various metal flange members such that the tank is substantially arranged at the same level as the power unit and the lower surface of the tank may alson be below the level of the front and rear axles.

Abstract: A vehicle having a pair of transversely spaced apart wheels, and a driving unit disposed between such wheels; at least the heat generating parts of the driving unit, such as an engine cylinder, being confined within an area defined by and between the contour of such wheels in profile. With such arrangement, protection of the driving unit, compact construction thereof, and effective utilization of the dead space in the vehicle can be attained.

Abstract: A method for producing a plate heater, which comprisespreparing a mixture by dispersing electrically conductive fibers in a resin composition comprising a thermosetting resin, a curing agent and a thickener,laminating the resulting mixture to a first sheet-like material capable of being impregnated with said resin composition to thereby impregnate a part of the resin composition in said first sheet-like material, and thickening the resin composition to form a sheet-like preform,laminating a second sheet-like material capable of being impregnated with said resin composition to the mixture-laminated surface of the sheet-like preform, andheating the laminated assembly under pressure to cure the thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: A three-wheeled motorcycle having a front body portion including a relatively low floor which carries a fuel tank and a battery which are located on a floor having footrests, and below a reference level tangential to the front and rear wheels at their upper edges. The fuel tank and battery are covered with an upper hood and a lower protective cover. With the relatively heavy fuel tank and battery being disposed at a relatively low level, the motorcycle is stabilized for improved maneuverability during driving and parking, and has a wide space available for driver's activity or storing baggage.