Abstract: A bipolar transistor of a multi-emitter construction comprises a base diffusion layer formed in a substrate, a number of emitter diffusion layers formed in the base diffusion layer and arranged in a two-dimensional pattern, a base electrode film formed on the base diffusion layer, the base electrode film having a branch connection portion of a mesh-like shape surrounding each group consisting of at least one of the emitter diffusion layers, the base electrode film also having a main connection portion connected to said branch connection portion, and emitter electrode films formed respectively on said emitter electrode layers.

Abstract: A wiper control device comprising a wiper driving motor, a wiper switch having a continuous mode, a stop mode position, and an intermittent mode position, a predetermined position stop switch for detecting whether a wiper is placed in a predetermined standby position or not, the stop switch is placed in a detection state when the wiper is moved to the predetermined standby position, a driving circuit for holding an operation thereof for each period until the predetermined position stop switch is placed in the detection state, a main semiconductor switching element for switching the wiper driving motor, the switching element being inserted in a powering path provided for the driving circuit when the wiper switch is set in the intermittent mode position, an interval control circuit for periodically starting an operation of the driving circuit, an auxiliary semiconductor switching element for turning on to short-circuit both terminals of the wiper driving motor when the operation of the driving circuit is suspen

Abstract: A flying-type composite magnetic head comprising a slider made of a non-magnetic ceramic and having side rails extending longitudinally on both lateral sides of the head; a slit extending longitudinally in one of the side rails; and a magnetic core. The magnetic core is constituted by a pair of core pieces bonded to each other with a first glass layer and fixed in the slit of the slider with a second glass layer on both sides of the magnetic core. The core pieces have flat opposing surfaces parallel to each other for defining a magnetic gap with at least one of the opposing surfaces formed with an Fe-Al-Si thin layer. The magnetic core is provided in its track surface with a notch for restricting a track width, the notch having a depth equal to or greater than the depth of the magnetic gap, and the remaining thickness of the first glass layer bonding the magnetic core pieces being equal to or greater than the thickness of the magnetic core.

Abstract: A flying-type composite magnetic head includes a slider made of a non-magnetic ceramic and having side rails extending longitudinally on both lateral sides of the head; a slit extending longitudinally in one of the side rails; and a magnetic core constituted by a pair of core pieces bonded to each other with a first glass and fixed in the slit with a second glass on both sides of the core. At least one of the opposing surfaces of the core pieces is formed with an Fe-Al-Si thin layer and the opposing surfaces of the core pieces constitute a magnetic gap of the magnetic core. Gaps formed on both sides of the magnetic core in a region exposed to an air-bearing surface of the head are filled with the second glass to improve the flatness of the air-bearing surface of the head.

Abstract: A method for feeding a solid-liquid mixture comprised of a liquid and a solid having a specific gravity greater than that of the liquid comprising depositing the solid component around a feed opening disposed at the bottom of a mixing container and feeding the solid-liquid mixture to a container for packing the same through the opening is provided and the method can effectively be carried out utilizing an apparatus comprising a mixing container, a feed opening disposed at the bottom of the mixing container, a feed controlling device disposed below or within the feed opening and characterized in that it comprises a collecting device for depositing the solid component of the mixture around the feed opening.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium which comprises a non-magnetic substrate, a magnetic film formed on the substrate and a protective film provided on the magnetic film, the protective film being composed of at least two groups of element, the element in one group being at least one of B and C having a smaller atomic size, and a concentration of the element increasing from the interface side of the protective film with the magnetic film toward the opposite face side throughout the protective film has an improved durability against a magnetic head.

Abstract: A light control apparatus for an automobile which does not employ an already completed variable resistor. A circuit substrate is provided with a terminal integrated with a resistor of a variable resistor. On the other hand, a casing containing the substrate is provided with a sliding terminal of a variable resistor. The casing is formed at its one end with an extended outer shell portion which together with the terminal serves as a connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing sterile air comprises a sterilizing filter for filtering microbes in air and an air heater for heating the filtered air for its sterilization. There is provided means for disposing of the sterile air from the air heater at an initial stage of production of the sterile air.

Abstract: Two or more sets of liquid substance feed means are provided each which consists of a supply device, a transport pipe and a delivery pump. These feed means are connected through a valve to a single transport pipe and back pressure devices are provided in all but one of the liquid-substance feed means. While a liquid substance is being fed by one of the feeding means, another liquid substance having different properties is passing in the other feed means and using the back pressure device provided in the latter means, the flow rate and the pressure of the latter liquid substance are controlled as the same as those of the former being fed by the former feed means. Being switched over, in this condition, from the former feed means to the latter to feed the latter liquid substance, two or more kinds of liquid substance having different properties can be fed sequentially at predetermined pressure and flow rate.

Abstract: A filling apparatus for charging a liquid or highly viscous product into containers. The apparatus has a pressurizing tank, buffer tank, filling tank and a filling machine. The tanks have controllable pneumatic internal pressure. The product is fed at a high pressure from the pressurizing tank to the buffer tank and, after decreasing the pressure in the buffer tank, the product is transferred at the normal or low pressure from the buffer tank to the filling tank and filling machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the direct heat treatment of medium- to high-carbon steel rods which provides an increased tensile strength and drawability by subjecting hot-rolled steel rods to controlled cooling with a coolant. Expanded spiral coils of hot-rolled medium- to high-carbon steel rod having an austenitic structure and which is continuously transported in a generally horizontal direction is cooled by passing the spiral coils through a vessel containing a coolant of a gas bubble-water mixed fluid under a strong turbulent action. The coolant fluid contains a uniform dispersion of oxidizing gas bubbles and is maintained at a temperature of not higher than 95.degree. C. Preferably, the coolant is caused to flow in the same direction as the direction of movement of the coil in the vessel. The surface of the rod may be oxidized by allowing it to cool in air before it is immersed in the coolant fluid.

Abstract: A system having first, second and third pipes connected respectively to first, second and third ports of a three-way valve. A by-pass pipe is connected at its one end to one of the second and third ports after disconnecting the associated one of the second and third pipes therefrom and at the other end to the other of the second and third pipes prior to the cleaning operation of the system.