Abstract: A printing device comprising a character generator storing items of character data, each constituted by a plurality of printing dot data, a first memory for storing the character data read out from the character generator, a printer, and a control unit for driving the printer such that the printer prints the characters represented by the character data, accentuating the outline portions of each character. The printing device further comprises a second memory. The control unit derives, from the character data stored in the first memory, outline-image data representing the outline portions of the characters represented by the character data, and writes the outline-image data into the second memory.

Abstract: A copying apparatus wherein an original supported on an original support is read by a reading head, which produces electric signals corresponding to the image. A recording head forms an image of the original on recording paper in accordance with the electric signals. The reading head and the recording head are in substantially the same place, whereby the size of the apparatus can be reduced.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a control circuit for controlling operation of electrically operated seat back pivoting device, which includes therein a transistor to control the current when the latter is applied to the motor of the device in a direction to pivot the seat back rearward. With this arrangement, the rearward pivoting movement of the seat back is carried out with small torque.

Abstract: Novel 4H-3,1-benzoxazine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently represent a halogen atom of a lower alkyl group; m and n each independently represent an integer of 0 to 2, and when m or n is 2, the plurality or each of X or Y may have the same or different meanings; R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyloxy group, an alkynyloxy group, an alkylthio group or an alkenylthio group, and a process for their production are provided. The compounds are highly effective against pathogenic fungi while being well tolerated by cultivated plants.

Abstract: Coarse coal particles are pulverized to at least 70% passing through a standard 200 mesh screen in the presence of water in an amount to form aqueous coal slurries having a coal concentration from 60 to 80% by weight. The pulverization is carried out also in the presence of polyether typed polyoxyalkylene adducts having a high molecular weight with polyols having at least three active hydrogen atoms, phenol/aldehyde condensates of polyalkyleneimines, or derivatives of these adducts.

Abstract: Novel acetal compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, a trifluromethyl group or a lower alkyl group; Y is a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkyloxy group; m and n each independently are an integer of 0 to 2, and when m or n is 2, the plurality of each of X or Y may have the same or different meanings; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent a saturated or unsaturated lower hydrocarbon residue, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene chain which, when taken together with ##STR2## to which they are attached, form a ring structure, and a process for their production are provided. The compounds are highly effective against pathogenic fungi while being well tolerated by cultivated plants.

Abstract: Isonicotinanilide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; X is a halogen atom or methyl; n is an integer of from 0 to 2; R.sub.2 is phenyl, halo-substituted phenyl or a lower alkyl group; and Q is ##STR2## provided that Q is ##STR3## or --CH.sub.2 --when R.sub.2 is phenyl or halo-substituted phenyl, and Q is ##STR4## when R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group) a process for preparing the same and a plant growth regulator containing the same are disclosed. The derivatives of the formula above have good activity for regulating the growth of various plants, especially of grassy plants.

Abstract: There are provided novel urea derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X, n, A and R are defined in the description; processes for preparing the derivatives and herbicidal composition containing as active ingredient the derivative. The derivatives have highly selective herbicidal activities.

Abstract: A process for gasifying liquid and solid hydrocarbons by contact at elevated temperature with a novel hydrocarbon gasifying catalyst comprising K.sub.2 O--CaO--Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 containing from about 5 to 15% by weight K.sub.2 O, from about 0.1 to 7% CaO, and from about 78 to 94.9% Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: A gas-liquid contacting apparatus for removing sulfur dioxide from a flue gas is provided which comprises a vessel for receiving therein a liquid aqueous absorbent in a continuous phase; gas sparger means having an opening means at one end thereof, the gas sparger means extending vertically from above the surface of the aqueous absorbent liquid and through the surface such that the opening means is positioned below the surface wherein the opening means comprises notch means formed in the side walls of the gas sparger means and an open end of the gas sparger means; air sparger means in the aqueous absorbent, below the gas sparger means; outlet means for the gas after it contacts the aqueous absorbent, the outlet means being located above the level of the aqueous absorbent; reactant inlet means into the vessel; aqueous absorbent inlet means into the vessel; and outlet means for the reaction products and spent aqueous absorbent.

Abstract: A method for removing sulfur dioxide from flue gases by simultaneous absorption and oxidation in an aqueous absorbent. An enclosed body of an aqueous liquid absorbent for the sulfur dioxide is provided and the flue gas is sparged into an upper portion of the liquid absorbent to form a first zone thereof. An oxygen-containing gas is introduced into a lower portion of the liquid absorbent to form a second zone of the liquid absorbent that is below the first zone of the liquid absorbent and which has an apparent density that is higher than that of the first zone. The oxygen-containing absorbent from the second zone is circulated to the first zone near the point of the flue gas introduction and an alkaline material reactive with the sulfur dioxide in the liquid absorbent is introduced into the body of liquid absorbent thereby fixing the sulfur dioxide in the liquid absorbent in the form of a sulfate. The sulfate is subsequently removed from the body of aqueous liquid absorbent.

Abstract: Reducing gas of low CH.sub.4 content is produced by cracking a heavy hydrocarbon having a C/H atomic ratio of more than one at 800.degree.-950.degree. C. in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from K, Ni, Co and Mo or at least oxide of said metal, associated with alumina or a silica-alumina composite.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dual-mode bus which is operable on a guideway under automatic control and also operable on ordinary surface streets or highways under the control by a bus driver. The dual-mode bus comprises a rear axle having at both ends thereof traction wheels, a frame supported on the axle and a current collector. A floating support is connected between a differential gear housing of the rear axle and the frame and has two spaced portions, first one of which is disposed nearer to the axle than second one of the two spaced portions thereof. An arm having two spaced portions is provided, first one and second one of which are connected to the first and second portions of the floating support, respectively. The arm carries the current collector at a third portion spaced on the same side as the first portion of the arm, from the second portion of the arm. The third portion is spaced, further than the first portion of said arm, from the second portion of the arm.

Abstract: A guide arm is mounted via a ball joint to a support structure. A guide linkage, connected to the arm and foldable at its mid point, is also connected by a ball joint to the support structure. A second guide linkage guides the arm to a near vertical storage position when a motor folds the first linkage.