Abstract: An addressing structure uses an ionizable gas to address data storage elements (16) defined by the overlapping areas of multiple column electrodes (18) on a first substrate (48) and multiple channels (20) on a second substrate (54). A layer of dielectric material (46) separates the first and second substrates. Each of the channels is filled with the ionizable gas and includes a reference potential electrode that receives a data drive signal and a row electrode that receives a data strobe signal. For each storage element, the ionizable gas functions as an electrical switch that changes between a conducting or plasma state and a nonconducting or de-ionized state in response to an applied data strobe signal. The ionizable gas functions to either store data in or read data out of the storage element.

Abstract: A modular unit for use in constructing a framework of a building consisting of a plurality of modular units in connected relationship having a floor portion with longitudinal and lateral perimeter members. The longitudinal and lateral perimeter members are joined by joists interconnecting the perimeter members and welded thereto with a corrugated metal decking overlying the joists. The joists are made from a sheet steel configuration which has been bent into a Z shaped configuration with upturned lateral portions. Plywood sheeting overlies the corrugated metal decking. The entire structure incorporates wheel wells for the enplacement of wheels so that the modular unit can be towed into place. Trusses in the roof are support the roof and are attached at the cord sections to upright structural columns. The modular unit are held together by bolts which can be later secured by welding between the perimeter members, the columns, and the truss areas.

Abstract: A multi-story modular structure is constructed of a horizontal and vertical array of modular units. Each unit forms an enclosure of a space and is comprised of a perimeter frame, side walls rising from the perimeter frame and a ceiling truss connected to the side walls to complete the modular unit. The modular unit has integrated into the side wall four lifting points. Each lifting point includes the reinforcement within the truss structure and in the perimeter frame for receiving a lifting rod. Lifting rods, which form part of the lifting harness and not part of the modular unit are then placed into the modular unit and the unit can be horizontally or vertically moved by a construction crane through the use of a universal or reusable overhead harness.

Abstract: A visual indication of the relationship between first and second electrical signals, such as the left and right channel signals in a stereophonic audio system, is provided through use of a video vectorscope. The first and second signals are used to modulate the amplitude of two sinusoidal waves at a subcarrier frequency and in phase quadrature, so as to synthesize the chrominance portion of a composite video signal. The two modulated sine waves are additively combined, and the resulting signal is applied to the input terminal of the vectorscope.

Abstract: Roof arrangements for mobile modular building structures comprising a shallow depressed roof region of low slope confined within parapets, associated with drainage means at one end of the module also comprising utilities.